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Three Nights Kony 2012: The to Remember Big Picture Malcolm Walters Bridgette Ortiz Sports Editor Staff Writer

Last fall, Senior Kim Rau strove It takes powerful persuasion to rise to the challenge of persuad- for a simple video to not only ing the Alfred administration to take hold of millions of view- preserve the position of Professor ers, but to enlighten them on Robert Bingham, who accounts pertinent world issues as well. for half of the AU dance program. Surprisingly, in our world of fast Rau drafted a petition that has cur- consumption, a thirty-minute rently been signed by over 500 documentary, “Kony 2012” has students, which spoke volumes to taken the internet by storm, gar- the value the AU community places nering over 60 million views on dance. Words, however, do not since March 5th on YouTube and speak louder than actions, and so Vimeo, and making the name on the weekend of February 16-19, “Joseph Kony” the most typed the AU Division of Performing on search engines. Arts proved just that. In the grassroots social me- Titled as “An Evening of Dance,” dia campaign “Kony 2012,” the Miller Theater was brought to life charity organization, Invisible each night with the eight dances “Letter to the World” Choreographed by D. Chase Angier Children, has pledged to make visualized by seven choreogra- Photo by: Amanda Tuthill 2012 the year of Joseph Kony. phers, actualized by over 40 per- Their objective: to have Joseph formers, and applauded by multiple Kony, leader of the guerilla in- sell-out crowds. Senior Kaitlin O.A.R. to Perform Hot Dog Day surgency the Lord’s Resistance VanderWeide, one of the three stu- Sonya Ellison Army (LRA), caught and tried dents who both choreographed News Editor Weekend and various small concerts on the violations of human rights and performed in multiple pieces, throughout the year, which are funded for his role in the mutilation, shared her reaction to the impres- O.A.R will be playing the Hot Dog by student fees. Within SAB, there slavery, and murder of tens of sive results. Day musical show on Friday April are various committees assigned to thousands and displacement of “I was surprised by the turn- 20th. specific types of shows and duties millions in Uganda and central out,” admits VanderWeide. “This The Maryland-based alternative necessary to run the shows, each of Africa. was the first time it [Miller] sold rock jam band was chosen based on the which is a student-requested act. During the Middle Eastern out two consecutive nights in results of student surveys conducted Based on student suggestions, SAB revolutions, social networks such four years.” Although surprised by the Student Activities Board. After determines who will play each year’s as YouTube, Twitter, and blogs by the abundance of attendees, a long-awaited decision, SAB will re- shows. Their budget also includes a were used as a pertinent source VanderWeide cited no fear of hav- ceive help from Alfred State College’s trip to New York City for the CMJ of communication. The youth ing her choreographed piece being budget to help co-sponsor the event. Music Festival in October, which helps took to the internet to share their the first performance of the pro- SAB started planning for the Hot SAB find smaller, up-and-coming plight of destruction and chaos gram. “Seremoni o Adar”, which Dog Day show in November when they bands. in their home countries, placing is Welsh for “Ritual of the Birds,” pitched their first offer to bands. In Since Alfred is a small school, the global viewers in their mind- displayed a meticulous migration the past, the group has generally had Lead Marc Roberge in concert budget is also smaller than larger uni- set. Even Occupy Wall Street of dancers that would set a high a good idea of who would be playing Photo by Peter Wochniak versities that can afford to bring in protesters have taken to the in- standard for the acts to follow. the Hot Dog Day show earlier in the mainstream and big-name acts. ternet, making social media an Much more magnificence was in semester. the club’s financial processes by pay- Alfred’s location makes it harder invaluable source for movements store, and there would be a steady “We can and do get rejected by acts,” ing the bills for the acts as well as for bands to come to the college, even looking to connect with a wide storm of thunderous applause with said SAB Director Dan Napolitano. negotiating the prices on the contracts if they are currently touring and with- range of people. the end of each remaining piece. “This year is close to the record for the bands. in Alfred’s price range. The bands The LRA and Kony are known Each movement appeared flaw- year of getting rejected.” The SAB budget is allocated toward Atmosphere, Gogol Bordello, and throughout central Africa, spe- less with impeccable timing and Napolitano plays a crucial part in a large concert reserved for Hot Dog Childish Gambino were all possible cifically Uganda, for the ruthless CONT. ON PG. 2 CONT. ON PG.5 CONT. ON PG.5

eventually leading to a carbon- It’s Easy Bein’ Green neutral campus,” said Steering Griffin Taylor Committee co-chair Autumn Editor-in-Chief leftovers from several entrees to the McLain. conveyor belt in one trip. As for the results? It was a hot summer afternoon I wanted to go green, but how? CGE’s handprint is evident in front of the 125th street and Fortunately, the Alfred University throughout campus, beginning Lexington Avenue bus stop. A Council of Green Efforts (CGE) is with the areas most frequented young mother was reprimanding here to not just tell, but show. by students -- dining and living her son, barely of walking age, for The CGE can be considered a quarters. holding on to his empty cup too grassroots movement, as its exis- In 2010, the university opened long. She thrust his arm forward as tence is a product of student innova- the doors to Ann’s House, a 48- a little league baseball coach might, tion. Three of the past six recipients bed residence hall which re- and unclasped his right hand. of the Richard Bergren Jr. Student ceived an LEED (Leadership “If you don’t litter, the garbage Innovation Award were rewarded in Energy and Environmental men don’t have jobs.” for contributions to the environment. Design) gold certification. For Such is the plight of a native New In 2007, it was RePo, a student-led those of us who have not a clue Yorker. You can divide your trash initiative to recycle materials for art what that means, Ann’s House into three individually marked projects. Two years later, the Saxon was constructed with region- bins; your neighbor is still going Bike Hub was recognized for offering ally grown building materials. to dump his in the river. It is hard Alfred residents a helmet in exchange Inside, one will find solar pan- to be your environment’s keeper for the gas pump. But it was the cre- Ann’s House is a part of Alfred Universty’s Green Efforts els which provide at least 8% in a city where sewage and pollu- ation of GreenAlfred, a student group Photo Provided of the electricity used, a high- tion may be swapped with death who received the award in ‘08 for its efficiency heating system and and taxes. devotion to environmental issues, and enact a blueprint for a reduced, are as follows: Greenhouse Gas LED lighting. Coming to Alfred, the lone im- that convinced Alfred University sustainable carbon footprint across Inventory/Energy/Transportation; But Ann’s House residents age the term “going green” con- President Charles Edmondson to sign campus. Waste, Purchasing and Food; and are not the only ones taking jured was Larry David in his Prius. the President’s Climate Agreement The CGE consists of a five-member Curriculum and Research. A fourth part in the green experience. My first ‘green’ experience was in 2009. steering committee and three sub- sub-committee, Communications, All residence halls are in the with the tray-less dining halls. It The agreement was signed by ap- committees. The steering commit- serves to make CGE’s efforts known process of switching to high- took all of three days before I re- proximately 670 college and univer- tee establishes an agenda for each to the community. efficiency boilers and all resi- ceived a Bronx cheer at Ade Dining sity presidents, and required the for- sub-committee and serves as a lia- “In a nutshell, the purpose of the dence halls boast recycling bins Hall for my failure to transport mation of the CGE to conceptualize son between the sub-committee and Council is to create recommendations as well as work-study positions the president. The subcommittees to the campus to reduce our footprint, CONT. ON PG 3

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Artsts Corner: Race and Sport: Hookups vs. Saxons Ready The Ascent Two Knicks in Relationships for Madness the Crosshairs What’s Album Review: Cheap College Ski Team Results Sleigh Bells’ Fighting Words by Cooking “Reign of Terror” Raffi Jansezian Inside MONDAY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 2 March 12 , 2012 The Fiat Lux

Sleigh Bells Brings Blaring “Terror” Bridgette Ortiz Staff Writer

The band Sleigh Bells could com- pared to a Sour patch Kid: Their sour- kick comes from a devilishly loud guitar and cheeky lyrics, but their sweet side comes from singer Alexis Krauss’s ultra-feminine voice and songwriter Derek Edward Miller’s pensive lyrics. Their sophomore effort, Reign of Terror, has many wonder- ing if Sleigh Bells have been able to keep their distinct loud sound without sounding passé. Sleigh Bells began as the brain- child of Derek Edward Miller after he and singer, Alexis Krauss, met in Brooklyn. On their first album, Treats, Miller wrote most of the ma- Photo Provided terial and came up with the band’s distinct “loud” sound, while Alexis thrashing guitar rhythms – listeners songwriting. Krauss can make a song Krauss was the songstress belting wouldn’t expect any less than that. so much more with the slight nuance of the lyrics. Their unique sound, which “Crush” is an ambiguous song. It’s her voice; she could be raw and rough is instantly recognizable, garnered sexually aggressive but also has a raw, like on the song “True Shed Guitar,” them a great deal of attention and no holds bar attitude as Alexis Krauss but soft-spoken on songs such as “End got them lineups at Coachella, the croons, “I gotta a crush on/ I gotta of Line.” The sweetness of her voice Pitchfork Music Festival, and landed crush you,” and, “You think you’re takes the album from rough and brood- them on many “best of” lists on NPR classic today/ You must be basic baby.” ing to thoughtful and delicate, espe- and Stereogum. There was absolutely This kind of ambiguity continues in cially as the songs change from loud, no forgetting their distinct sound after the album, as the lyrics switch back guitar laden songs like, “Demons” to hearing “Rill Rill” and especially and forth from critical to sympathetic. songs like, “You Lost Me.” “Crown on the Ground,” which made Depressingly pessimistic lyrics Sleigh Bells’ lyrics are simple, and Treats so well received in 2010. covered over the saccharine vocals the guitar is still loud, but there is an The thing you’ll notice first about and loud guitar-fast drum beat rhythm emphasis on the lyrical nature of the Sleigh Bells is that they absolutely are a common style for Sleigh Bells, music. Their music is headphones- have to be played loud. As a powerful notably in songs such as “End of the blown-out awesome and the band man- opener, Sleigh Bells kicks-off with Line” and “Born to Lose.” With how ages to show growth in Reign of Terror “True Shed Guitar” which has a Joan upbeat and aesthetic the songs are, while still keeping its sound fresh, Top: “Letters to the World” Choreographed by D. Chase Angier Jett-esque air of rebellion with its one may forget to listen to the soft lyr- new, and exciting. They have had the Bottom: “Restoration” Choreograhed by Kim Rau simplistic set-up. Alex Krauss begins ics; don’t miss out on close listening, chance to clean up any mistakes from Photos by: Amanda Tuthill the song screaming, “What the fucks though, because Krauss’s crooning their freshman album, Treats, and this up?” giving way for a song of pure vocals combined with the lyrics are time around they’ve made a cohesive awesomeness. Like an anthem, Krauss the reason Reign of Terror will have album that is worth delving into, just continues with “On Your knees, on lasting power. like Sour Patch Kids when you need a More than an Education: Steve Crosby your knees/ Suffer please.” It’s loud, The album slows down at points jolt and a sugary pick-me-up. Amanda Lynch with the Sleigh Bells characteristic and shows a softer side of their Columnist Three Nights to Remember Continued from Page 1 Malcolm Walters audience, so it definitely was a ful- undergo another restoration? With Sports Editor filling experience,” said Angie. the looming departure of Professor Rau’s reflection on the process was Robert Bingham, how will Professor synchronization. This perfection was quite different as a choreographer, Angier Chase manage to juggle the the product of immense preparation pointing out that she had “difficulty varying personalities of the students through rehearsal, some starting as generating movement without the interested in dance who come from early as September. When asked dancers,” and would have to choreo- a myriad of majors? Although she is about the rehearsal process, fresh- graph “on the spot” in rehearsal. The commonly described as “intense” man Julieann Angie spoke highly of improvisational methods would work and someone who is “immersed in her choreographer, Kimberly Rau. in her favor, but Rau admits that there the art form,” Professor Chase faces “(Rau) was great. I never could was a lot at stake for her. an objectively tall task. have imagined the moves she came “It’s stressful to have the success of Senior Amanda Lynch was able to up with.” something so close to you depend so sum up the situation involving the two Angie, who made her AU dance greatly on others, but everyone was dance instructors, assuring me that debut, gave an emotionally powerful wonderful.” they “couldn’t have done it without performance in Rau’s Restoration. The validity of Rau’s statement re- the both of them. Chase shouldn’t Slowly making her way to the front veals an uncanny similarity between have to handle it by herself.” When of the stage, Angie would stand as her piece and the current state of the it comes to dancing, common sense if staring into a mirror in search of AU dance program, which unlike the teaches us that it takes two.” her identity while the other dancers majority of our school’s programs, moved in a contrasting yet comple- has managed to gain increasing sup- mentary style. port from students. Will our newly Dr. Crosby on the Miller II stage, where he directed last spring’s “It’s exciting to perform for an revitalized dance program have to “A Streetcar Named Desire” written by Tennessee Williams Photo by: Sarah Shafer

I had the pleasure of sitting down mentioned his early role as Thoreau in Title: Ascent Artist: Bernard Aaron Dolecki with Steve Crosby, Alfred University The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail and Artist Corner Studio: Digital Drawing Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre professor and Chair of the how pivotal this was for his career. Theatre Department who has been At that time Crosby was suffering an teaching here since 1994. After taking inner conflict similar to that of the a fair share of courses from Crosby character he played. Thoreau struggles I was interested to hear more about with the idea of leaving Walden and his aspirations from when he was a Crosby was struggling with the idea theatre student and to find out more of going to graduate school for the- about where he sees theatre going atre. Crosby explained that each role from here. played becomes a part of you. In fact, I asked Crosby if he saw himself Crosby believes they are a part of you first and foremost as an actor or a before you even work on them, as roles director and his response was interest- cause you to tap into previous personal ing. Crosby began by saying he had experiences. to consider it from different angles. It is no secret that the arts are being He knew that choosing to become an frequently pushed to the wayside in the actor would be an unstable profession midst of today’s economic troubles. I from a financial standpoint. Crosby wondered whether or not Steve saw a always felt he was deeply passion- place for the arts and theatre in today’s ate about acting but instead did his times. He responded that he believes graduate work in directing. He said he theatre will always have a place in viewed directing as the more respon- society because theatre is being con- sible field but that hasn’t stopped him stantly redefined. Since theatre is one from identifying himself as an actor. of the oldest forms of storytelling Next, I asked Crosby what his dream and a reflection of society, there will role would be. He replied that when he always be new stories to be told. was younger it immediately would’ve Many students have been concerned been “Hamlet” since he has always about ability to use the Miller II build- been a Shakespeare lover. He spoke ing for student theatre purposes. about what a great experience it was Crosby addressed this briefly. He to play the title role of King Lear in would like to see students empowered Bernard Aaron Dolecki Alfred University’s production in and having more of a voice. While Artist Statement: spring of 2009. He told me that King the primary goal of professors is to This digital drawing is constructed six catagories. Each image consists Marlin Monroe with the Chrysler Lear was a very complex character educate, they should be far from dic- using the concept of visual surrealism of one attribute from each catagory, building. I have implemented them who goes through an interesting jour- tators. He wants students to use their the pattern is devised from a system- thus forming one hundred and fourty into this diagonal structure to convey ney. While answering this question he individual “educational destinies”. atic list. I carefully selected twenty four different but similar images. I this uplifting sense of energy and four attributes, and placed them into merged the sex symbol imagery of power. MONDAY PAGE 3 March 12, 2012 EDITORIAL The Fiat Lux Student Involvement in Alfred When first arriving to Alfred repeatedly, they don’t attend them. said, “There’s a generalization among Fiat Lux University, most students expect to Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean, Dean the students that since Alfred is in the Vol. 106, No. 3 see a great sense of school pride and McGee, said, “I don’t know why stu- middle of nowhere, there is nothing Next issue: February 27 student involvement but these ideas dents aren’t involved, but I would to do.” Instead of going to the events, Next deadline: February 23rd midnight and hopes soon fall short. While there love to see more students active on students assume it’s not worthwhile seems to be great pride instilled in campus.” Unfortunately most student and is a waste of time; so instead, they Editorial Alfred University students during clubs and organizations need to cross avoid disappointment and hang out Policy Orientation Week after this time their fingers in hopes of attendees and with friends in their dorms. Another The Fiat welcomes your opinion. Anyone may write a letter to the editor. passes and the snow falls student participants and are shocked when student, Andrew Hazer, said, “If the Submissions must include name, address, phone number and class year (for involvement comes to a halt. There handfuls of people actually arrive. event’s on the weekend and students students). Letters to the editor should be limited to 250 words; guest columns is a constant complaint of the lack From our own observations, we’ve don’t go, it’s most likely because should be limited to 700 words. TheFiat Lux reserves the right to edit all letters of activities to do on campus, and at reached the following conclusions: they’d rather go out and party.” for space, clarity, brevity and fair play. E-mail your thoughts to fiatlux@alfred. the same time, there is a noticeable First off, a large percentage of clubs There are many factors to consider edu. Submissions should follow the rules of fair play (i.e. get the facts straight). lack of students attending clubs and don’t make exceptional accomplish- when looking at student involvement. events. This failure is, collectively, ments specifically some of the diversi- We can’t tease first year students with Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux The Fiat Lux supports the welcomes feedback from its readers. perpetuation of a broad and liberal the faults of the clubs, “unappealing” ty-oriented clubs. They claim to raise plethora activities and then watch Letters to the editor will be subject education conducive to free speech. events, but moreover, the students’ awareness about diversity and social numbers dissipate as the cold winter to editing for space and content Only unsigned editorials reflect the disinterest in them. issues facing their particular clubs, months roll in and stay. Events like purposes. TheFiat Lux reserves the opinions of this newspaper. All other right not to print any letter. Letters editorials reflect the author’s opinion. All over campus, in every build- but instead revert to games and casual Hot Dog Day, which have a built up must be accompanied by name, The Fiat Lux is printed by ing, there are posters cluttered and conversations that fail to address or hype and have built in insurance of address and telephone number. Adnet Direct and is typeset by the plastered over one another on bul- respond to pertinent issues. people due to alumni coming back and E-mail: [email protected] or mail production staff. It is funded in part letters to: Fiat Lux, attn: Editor, by Student Senate. TheFiat can be letin boards displaying a wide array Events these clubs hold are usually celebrating. Perhaps we need more Powell Campus Center, Alfred, reached at (607) 871-2192. of events and club meetings. There entertainment-based as opposed to events that are unique and focus on N.Y. 14802. are over 100 clubs on campus, and informational. There needs to be a bal- what Alfred does best, community there is always some sort of event, ance between getting numbers in at- involvement. Why are we willing to whether it be a performance, lecture tendance and staying true to the values walk down to the Terra Cotta for the or dance, happening every week. This the clubs were based on. Emmanuel annual Wednesday night open mic is completely disregarding the weekly Marte, Poder Latino Publicity Chair, night but not to the Knight Club to see Fiat Lux Bergren Forum and movie showing, said, “Many clubs fail to properly a new and upcoming band? Something Vol. 106, No. 3 and the semiweekly events held by inform the people that they want to has to be done about the atmosphere Next issue: February 27 the Judson Leadership Center. get involved.” that makes us want to leave our warm Next deadline: February 23rd by midnight In a student survey, the general Also, some students feel that the dorms and get involved. GRIFFIN TAYLOR Editor in Chief consensus concluded that students events aren’t worth their time. Henry KIM RAU Managing Editor know about most events and clubs Lee, an avid member of International ALAN YUEN Advertisement Manager on campus: they’re interested, but Student Scholar Organization (ISSO), MEGAN BRZUSTOWICZ Opinions Editior RAFFI JANSEZIAN Arts & Entertainment Editor SONYA ELLISON News Editor AMANDA TUTHILL Layout Editor SARAH SHAFER Photo Editor MALCOLM WALTERS Sports Editor AVERY SANDLER Web Designer LYDIA DEMARTINO Features Editor JEFF SLUYTER-BELTRÃO Faculty Advisor

ALFRED BEAT Student Innovation Winners Philanthropy Profile: The Oxfam Hunger Banquet Mariah Evans Columnist

I did not envi- sion my Thursday evening dinner to occur sitting on the hard wood floor of the Knight Club with half a scoop of rice to eat over the course of an hour. Luckily, and hope- fully, that will probably be the only The Fiat Lux would like to congratulate Ana Fredell and Kevin Keefe, time I will find myself in a situation winners of the 2012 Richard V. Bergern Jr. Student Innovation Award for where I would give anything for that their creation of a Sugar Shack. other half-scoop. Unfortunately, 50% Photo by: Sarah Shafer of the world’s population is stuck in Only 15 percent of the population that predicament every single day. is able to say that they are well fed the Hunger Banquet, students had the The Oxfam Hunger Banquet with secure roof above their heads. opportunity to donate a meal swipe to The W.I.L.D. Spot: No was held in the Knight Club on The remaining 35 percent classifies the cause. Though some feel you must Thursday, February 16th. Members as “middle-income” and is faces the be wealthy to be a philanthropist. This Snow? No Problem! of the Newman Club along with Dr. constant threat of dipping into the isn’t the case. Simply loving humanity Ana Fredell Romanchock helped place the reality low-income bracket. and sacrificing your time, talent and Columnist of world hunger into context by allow- Oxfam America is the organization treasure for the betterment of your ing the attendees to randomly select an behind the concept of a hunger banquet fellow man will suffice. income level, which would determine and is a philanthropic association You might be surprised to hear that their meal and comfort level for the which focuses on international re- there are several opportunities for evening. It was an educational event, lief and development. The fact of the philanthropy here at Alfred University. to say the least. matter is that we have enough food Thanks to the Newman Club, we were As low-income, I left just as hungry on this earth to feed the whole popu- able to learn a little bit more about as I came in, but with a more realistic lation twice, but every four seconds what hunger is doing to the people idea of what world hunger is really someone dies from hunger because of on this earth. If you would like to like. Fortunately for us, as students poor allocation of wealth. The goal of hear about more opportunities, or gaining an education in the United Oxfam is to create lasting solutions get involved with philanthropy, meet States, it is highly unlikely any of us to poverty, hunger, and injustice for us in room 305, Powell, Thursdays will be among the starving people these people. at 5:15pm. This strange winter weather has about 3 miles of trails that run from which make up approximately fifty Some view philanthropy as giving most winter enthusiasts feeling the one side of Pine hill to the other. The percent of the world’s population. large amounts of money to charities. At heat. A glaringly obvious lack of entrance to the trails can be found snow has dashed the hopes of skiers near The Stull Observatory and at and snow-shoers alike. But fear not! Hairpin Turn. There are two marked It’s Easy Bein’ Green There are still a variety of outdoor trails; the upper trail and the lower Continued From Page 1 activities to get you out and enjoying trail which run parallel to one another by 5-10 degrees. degree cooling. the “winter” weather. from one side of campus to the other. to oversee the maintenance of the Of course, CGE’s work is far from Of course, increased campus aware- • Foster Lake – Did you know that The trails are pretty well worn and recycling program. High-Efficiency finished. Thanks to a recent grant ness would provide CGE with some the University owns a lake? Foster can be navigated using circular yellow laundry machines are also now present from the New York Energy Research much-needed help. The Curriculum and Lake is a man-made lake owned and trail markers bearing the image of a in residence halls. and Development Authority, Alfred Research sub-committee is currently maintained by Alfred University, lo- hiking man. These are the same trails As for sustainable dining, an in- University will be adding solar panels developing a list of available courses cated on Lake Road (down the road used for the “Friday Night Hikes.” crease in locally purchased food and to the roof of the Science Center which with a sustainability component. from the Equestrian Center), about 3 Adventurous Alfredians are invited eco-friendly cleaning chemicals to will generate 48.88 kilowatts of solar Kermit has a point -- it probably miles from campus. A beautiful path to meet Friday nights at 6pm in the go along with a decrease in usage energy. With the construction of the ain’t easy being green. But thanks to roughly one mile long circles the lake Powell mailroom for an evening hike. of the fryer have already produced panels, AU hits nearly two-thirds of the Council of Green Efforts, going and makes for a great afternoon walk. So next time you find yourself sitting tangible results. its goal to generate at least 100kw of green is not so difficult. The tranquility of the lake combined in your room crying over the lack of The CGE’s efforts stretch beyond solar energy on campus. with the beauty of the woods that winter in Alfred, grab your jacket and campus as well. A few miles up the CGE is also working with the surrounds it is guaranteed to please go for a walk in the woods! Provided road at the equestrian center, green Physical Plant to consolidate aca- even the most novice outdoors man. that you have a decent pair of shoes steps taken include the construction of demic buiding heating schedules in • Pine Hill Trails – Located behind and an adventurous spirit, you’ll be a hay storage barn to reduce delivery the evening, and adopt a campus-wide the Alfred University campus are just fine. costs, and a reduction in building heat set point of 69 degree heating and 74 MONDAY PAGE 4 March 12, 2012 OPINIONS The Fiat Lux

Race and Sport: Two Knicks in the Crosshairs which means they know how to think Steve Nash. Chris Duhon has been Griffin Taylor through the intracacies of the game. a fringe bench player pre and post Editor-in-Chief Conversely, black players do not think D’Antoni. Raymond Felton has strug- but only react.” gled to reach his potential pre and Two weeks ago, We will often hear the term “he’s a post D’Antoni. Lin is probably better the Knicks fell to winner” during telecasts. Players are than Felton and Duhon. He may one the New Jersey labeled as such on the basis of pos- day be better than Nash. D’Antoni”s Nets at Madison sessing (along with inherent talent) system has little to do with Jeremy Square Garden, some heightened mental or emotional Lin, starting NBA point guard. It is 100-92. At the center of its home capacity which propels them when the has much to do with Linsanity. screen, Yahoo! Sports titled its teaser game is on the line. It is possible for Thursday’s loss in Miami was an “(Carmelo) Anthony loses in return.” black players to meet these criteria; inevitable reality for Jeremy Lin, Such a caption would suggest Anthony Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Kevin and perhaps a sobering one for both blew a wide open layup, or was re- Garnett. However, for players who Linsanity and D’Antoni. Prior to the sponsible for a costly turnover in the reinforce negative black stereotypes game, Lin had faced two borderline game’s waning seconds. Rather, the in other aspects of culture, as Anthony contenders during his streak, the Knicks forward tallied a pedestrian 11 has in his above-mentioned incidents, Lakers and the Mavericks. In other points on 4-11 shooting from the field; inclusion in the ‘winner’s club’ is much words, insert your joke about Derek he had little impact on the final score. more difficult. Rather than an analysis Fisher’d defense here, and Dallas’ The caption came days after of his cultural makeup, Anthony’s 4th quarter unit against New York Yahoo! senior NBA writer Adrian actions have raised doubts of his cog- (Nowitzki, Kidd, Terry, Odom, Vince Wojnarowski declared the Knicks were Doubts whether Carmel Anthony (7) and Jeremy Lin can nitive process. Winners are smart. Carter) bore a facial expression on “Jeremy Lin’s team now.” Not Carmelo co-exist have surfaced in media I recently stumbled upon a piece D similar to the one I wear during a Anthony’s. Nevermind captain Amare Photo Provided archived in the Harvard University gen-ed class. Stoudemire, who just one season ago W.E.B. DuBois Institute, titled Miami was the first time Lin faced put the most dysfunctional franchise the nerd demographic to handprint a Anthony spent 8 full seasons as “Blackballed” and written by Slate an elite defense. Eric Spoelstra was of the common era on his back and sect of pop culture it dared not touch. the face of the Denver Nuggets — the magazine’s Tom Scocca. Scocca dis- quick to point this out when Craig gave it an extreme makeover. Anthony’s story is quite different. team never posted a winning percent- cusses multiple facets of the game, Sager suggested the Heat defensive Last week, Floyd Mayweather It is an illustration of basketball’s age below .524. He has won playoff from his predominantly black, inner- scheme was catered to stopping Lin. tweeted the following: crossover, from hip-hop culture to games (see 2009 Western Conference city high school team losing in the “No, this is just regular Miami Heat “Jeremy Lin is a good player but E! Reality TV and the bright lights Semis, Game 3) and dominated playoff state championship to a white, sub- defense,” Spoelstra interjected. all the hype is because he’s Asian. of Broadway. Anthony is not LeBron; series (see 2009 Western Conference urban school to Phil Jackson’s (at the Playoff defense. Black players do what he does every he was not raised in the suburbs. Nor Finals). As a freshman, Anthony time) new book. Scocca comes to this 1,200 words into this piece, read- night and don’t get the same praise.” Kobe; he isn’t fluent in several lan- brought Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim conclusion about the game: ers have probably profiled me as anti Mayweather is incorrect in his guages and he did not take a celebrity his only NCAA championship. Ask “It comes down to this: playing bas- Asian-American. I am not. I am simply premise that black players match to prom. Anthony’s childhood was John Calipari how hard that is to do. ketball is a black thing, but winning struggling to find some perspective. Lin’s accomplishments all the time. spent in Brooklyn, his adolescence If Anthony is not a winner, what at basketball is a white thing. You can Jeremy Lin is playing like an all-star For some context on Lin’s current in West Baltimore. Anyone familiar is a winner? fly to the hole, cut trajectories that no right now. Carmelo Anthony has 10 game streak which has seen him with hip-hop is familiar with 80’s The answer to this question lies one has ever seen before, bend space played like an all-star his entire career. average 24.6 points and 9.2 assists, Brooklyn. Anyone familiar with the beyond the numbers and off the court, and stop time to make music with that Common ground among New York only Oscar Robertson fields a career Wire knows West Baltimore. and may be the impetus for these sphere. So what? It’s only two points. media outlets is that Carmelo Anthony average of 20+ points and 8+ assists. Anthony’s crossover has not been doubts of Anthony’s cognitive process. Same as a layup. If you want to win is a ball-stopper, and ball-stoppers Mayweather was also spotted light- without hiccups. The Stop Snitching We may only witness so many games, the things that really matter are don’t work in Mike D’Antoni’s offense. ing fire to $100 bills at an Atlanta video in which he appeared with drug games first-hand. The rest are nar- discipline, teamwork, unselfishness.” Point guards, such as Lin thrive in nightclub last summer, so his words dealers and confessed to tossing his rated on television by the play-by- To a whitewashed mainstream me- D’Antoni’s offense. should be taken with a grain of salt. olympic medal in a lake; the haymaker play announcer, a largely caucasian dia, Carmelo Anthony is not smart. But D’Antoni’s offense does not But the underlying theme of he delivered to Mardy Collins in a profession. Those which we read about He is not a winner. work in the postseason. Melo’s does Mayweather’s gripe — that main- game against the Knicks five years are narrated by writers, again mostly In contrast, Jeremy Lin was a ‘win- (for those who doubt the merit of ball- stream media can and will promote ago. white. ner’ the moment he stepped on an NBA stopping superstars, see last season’s one demographic at the expense of the One thing which always remained Through the whitewashed lens of the court. His 8-3 record since taking over Western Conference Finals). Which is other — has been proven in other sects constant was Carmelo Anthony the media, stereotypes are formed. In an the Knicks starting point guard reins why Lin must be Carmelo Anthony’s of popular culture, and seems evident basketball player. After Wednesday, excerpt from Race and News, an aca- has confirmed the claim. point guard, and not Mike D’Antoni’s. in its creation of a Knicks “‘Melo vs. he will have started 4 of the past 5 demic text written by several college Lin has thrived in the system of a He must be floor general, and not Lin” predicament. How it even came all-star games. He has never averaged professors, more detail is provided: head coach who is no stranger to regu- go-to-guy. to this, that a two-week sample size below 20 points per game in a season. “Black athletes are typically de- lar season success. Mike D’Antoni av- Much of this controversy is a prod- can merit the dethroning of a player Until Dirk Nowitzki’s playoff run and scribed as having tremendous physical eraged 58 wins in his final 4 seasons as uct of a “what-have-you-done-for-me- through whom the recent Olympic Kevin Durant’s ascension, Anthony ability and only a modicum of mental Suns head coach. Yet his outfits have lately” society, rather than an inher- team ran its offensive sets, suggests was widely hailed as the most prolific ability. In contrast, white athletes are never appeared in the NBA Finals, not ently racist one. But just as prejudice while the race card may be hidden offensive player in the game. commonly described as possessing even in 2005-06 when Joe Johnson was in sport is a fraction of what it used to behind the curtain of an arena which Today, Anthony’s net worth is being a greater intellectual aptitude and his no. 4 option. Joe Johnson, worst be, that fraction still exists. serves as the melting pot of society, publicly questioned by media in New mental astuteness. It has been sug- max contract in history. Joe Johnson, And when that fraction bears its sport, it’s still there. York and beyond. Much of the criti- gested that white athletes know how best fourth option in NBA history. ugly head, no matter how miniscule, By now, everyone’s seventh cousin is cism centers around whether or not to “think the game” and black athletes D’Antoni’s system in the eyes of no word count is too much in expos- familiar with the story of Jeremy Lin. the Knicks can co-exist with Anthony rely more on advanced physical at- an NBA point guard is cake in the ing that head. He puts a face on the NBA slogan of and Lin; the angle spun from that is tributes in order to find success in eyes of a fat kid. It was in his ninth ‘Where Amazing Happens,’ and the whether or not Anthony is a winner. sports. In basketball, white players are season in the league, and first under phenomenon of Linsanity has allowed He is. “more grounded in the fundamentals,” D’Antoni, that Steve Nash became Fighting Words: Anti-Love Raffi Jansezian A&E Editor

As soon as the “Anti-Everything- consenting individuals regardless of of that church,” said Fry in a 2009 Hitchens’ opinion not only encom- the United States as a secular state that-Violates-My-Personal-Beliefs” race, religion, or sex. As a country we debate. passes my own but justifies the title of and it must be harshly enforced as party is able to generate a worthy ar- pride ourselves on being free to say “It would be impertinent and wrong this article; those who are organizing such—now—before the infection gument against same-sex marriage what we want. The majority of the of me to express any antagonism to- against same-sex marriage based only spreads further. Homosexuality has they will not be doing anything but people raise their bibles in opposition wards any individual who wishes to on faith are against the free definition been recorded in 15,000 other species holding our country back. to same-sex marriage. A fact about the find salvation in whatever form they of love. They wish to strictly regulate including gulls, mallards, penguins, Washington state has joined the bible is that Jesus Christ never once wish to express it. That to me is sac- what they simply can’t understand. elephants, lions, spotted hyena, sheep exclusive group that allows same-sex said a word about homosexuality but rosanct as much as any article of faith How can we live in a free society and American bison. marriage. Passing through the State did suggest that we “love thy neighbor” is sacrosanct to anyone of any church when who we love is regulated by the Second, social scientists and other Senate and the House, the bill was Matthew 5.43-45. or any faith in the world.” government? The lethal mix of church experts maintain that children raised given to Gov. Chris Gregoire on Feb. Granted the beauty of the United The above excerpt is from a 2009 and state needs to be flushed out of by gay or lesbian parents are not dif- 13 then signed into law. States is that we are the only country debate organized by Intelligence our system. ferent in any way than those raised by Following California’s ruling to formed on secular beliefs and as such Squared which sets up debates The states that have legalized same- opposite-sex parents, except in their lift the ban on same-sex marriage, the strict separation of church and state around the world. Stephen Fry and sex marriage are Connecticut, Iowa, understanding of homosexuality at although the ruling has been put on needs to be enforced more harshly now Christopher Hitchens argued against Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New a much earlier age. No credible em- hold while appeals process plays out. than ever before. We have let them set a the statement, “The Catholic church is York, and Vermont. Furthermore, pirical research has shown anything The Washington law is now under standard for freely elected politicians, a force for good in the world.” Their California’s Proposition 8 claims different. fire by the anti-gay marriage camps. which sounds like this: “I’m not voting opponents were Archbishop John same-gender marriage has been ruled The United States has a track record The opposition is required to gather for you unless you’re Christian.” Such Onaiyekan and Ann Widdecombe. as unconstitutional. Maryland rec- of interfering with love. Only ten states 120,000 before June 7 in order to bring “pious” perpetrators are prohibiting Hitchens and Fry went on to win the ognizes same-sex marriage but has allowed allowed interracial marriage the law to referendum. the progress of the political process. debate in a landslide. not yet granted marriage licenses to since from 1887-1967. I reiterate that The battle between anti-same-sex Don’t get me wrong. I am in no During the debate, Christopher same-sex couples and as of Feb. 23 until the opposition gives me a cred- marriage and pro-same-sex marriage position to tell people what to be- Hitchens took the podium after the State Senate has approved a bill ible, reasonable argument that does has been fought in the United States lieve. After all I’m just a schmuck Onaiyekan. Hitchens’ speech was to legalize same-sex marriage. Gov. not involve faith of any kind, I shall for decades. The opponents are usu- college student that thinks he’s the flawless and his prose incredible. He Martin O’Malley has promised to continue my vehement support for ally, but not exclusively, Republican next Christopher Hitchens. But as raised an eye-opening point about sign the bill. equal marriage. I challenge any of theocrats who mix religion and gov- radical as my view may be, I look to love and his close friend Stephen Fry The opposition cites two flaws in the my readers who think I’m wrong to ernment and are a drain on our society another master of language, Stephen who is gay. legalization of same-sex marriage: it convince me otherwise. Reach me at while spitting in the eye of democracy. Fry, whose opinion on the beliefs of “Homosexuality is not just a form goes against God, and a child is raised [email protected] I believe that the only real solu- others mirrors my own. of sex, it’s a form of love, and it de- best with a mother and father. tion to the problem is on the federal “I wish to express no contempt for serves our respect for that reason,” First, God has no place in a free level defining marriage between two individual devout and pious members said Hitchens. government. Secular thinkers built MONDAY PAGE 5 March 12, 2012 NEWS The Fiat Lux Knight Club Hosts Major/Minor Fair Model UN Club Takes on Harvard Griffin Taylor Amanda Lynch Editor-in-Chief Columinst

Twelve members of Alfred University’s Model UN club attended the Model UN conference held by Harvard College in Boston February 16-19. The conference held 3,500 stu- dents from other schools and 25% from abroad. The idea behind Model UN is to try to recreate the procedures and delegations that happen during an actual UN conference. Any un- dergraduate university attending is assigned a country, and students from that school are expected to research that country to understand what kind of position they will take on certain Photo by: Sarah Shafer issues. The students are assigned to Model UN club at their Monday night meeting in Herrick different committees representing the Photo by: Amanda Lynch On Thursday, Feb. 16 the College of year to choose a major.” country and they have to debate and Liberal Arts and Sciences sponsored Also present at the event were mem- work with other delegates to find a creating a grassroots movement to to learn how to cooperate and com- the 4th annual Major/Minor Fair, open bers of the Career Development Center. resolution on the assigned topic. This recognize sexual minorities. Sammut’s promise with people from different to students of all colleges across the The CDC offers a digital student inter- year Alfred University represented group discussed how much effect they backgrounds and nationalities. university. est survey which assesses strengths The Republic of El Salvador. could have and whether an N.G.O Ultimately, a student can get a lot A mix of faculty, staff and upper- and weaknesses, likes and dislikes. First-year member, Dylan Sammut could work within a country without out of Model UN, meeting people classmen were on hand at the Knight Based on their responses, a system served as a delegate on the Special permission. Other key themes dis- from around the world and gaining Club to represent some 27 majors, called Strong Interest Inventory Summit on Non-Discrimination com- cussed at the conference were rights a more worldly perspective. There and far more possibilities for students suggests potential career paths for mittee, which focuses primarily on for protesters and terrorists. They also are times when you personally may in search of some guidance on the students. The CDC staff can assist human rights. The topic that the com- delved into the concepts of nuclear disagree with your assigned country’s process. a student with classes, majors and mittee had to wrestle with was “U.N. safety and security. policies, but you must play the role. In The theme of the event was “What’s internships geared toward that path. Recognition of the Rights of Sexual Model UN does not declare a tech- a place like the UN, common sense Your Story?” Representatives on hand “Alfred’s size offers free one-on-one Minorities.” He thought the most in- nical winner, but the goal of every is relative to each individual country were encouraged to reflect upon the advising and career services,” said AU teresting debate that came up was the delegate is to work on a resolution and you have to respect and under- unique paths which brought them to Career Advisor Kevin Jacobs. role of N.G.O’s (Non-Governmental paper and push for that paper to get stand that. Students also get a sense their major. “The more students become familiar Organizations) such as Greenpeace passed. Sammut found that delegates of how the UN works, how tedious Assistant Dean of the CLAS with our office, the more opportuni- or Oxfam in trying to promote the would form coalitions with those who the processes involved can be, and Jennifer Posener discussed the wealth ties they have.” rights of sexual minorities and educate had similar interests, and would then how much thought and effort is put of options students have in choosing Representatives of the Alfred underdeveloped countries about HIV/ create their own resolution paper and into international laws. a field of study. University Health and Wellness Center AIDS. The U.N, because of cultural, advocate it. At the end, if the team “Conferences like this enhance your “A student can cross disciplines such were in attendance at the Knight Club religious, and natural sovereignty, manages to close the floor for debate, networking skills,” said club member as Liberal Arts and Business, or pur- as well. The mere thought of choosing does not have authority to force a the teams vote on proposed resolutions, Henry Delventhal. sue a project idea which incorporates a major can cause excess stress for a country to recognize the rights of and if a particular group’s law gets If anyone is interested in joining a Political Science and Environmental student, and the counseling center sexual minorities. Many countries passed it is technically considered a or learning more about Model UN Studies ,” explained Posener. serves as an important outlet on- started to suggest using N.G.O’s to “win.” The purpose of Model UN is president Alex Mashayekhi is avail- With all this choice, Posener campus for that stress. create programs within countries and not wins or losses however, but instead able for contact at [email protected]. stressed another important element While all of these great resources -- time. may not always be present in one “We encourage students to wait until room, each is available to students spring semester of their sophomore upon request. Hot Dog Day Kony 2012: The Big Picture continued from page 1 continued from page 1 acts ruled out due to location issues. and barbaric tactics of rape, kidnap- SAB’s recent work has been met ping, slavery, and mutilation. Kony’s with criticism by some of the student use of children as soldiers has made body. Most of the criticism revolves his capture evermore pressing, and around musical style and relative ano- has landed him as number one on the nymity of the musical acts that come International Criminal Court’s most to play at AU. wanted list. Since the late 1980s, “I pay a Student Activity fee and Kony has been able to massacre and there’s never anything that I would slaughtered thousands of Ugandans like to see,” said one junior. “Get a in an attempt to gain power and ethni- good band that is actually on the radio cally cleanse the area, but has moved and more people like.” to other areas of central Africa in- Napolitano is aware of these gripes, cluding the Democratic Republic of and does his best to address them. Congo and South Sudan. Kony has Photo Provided “I understand why students want exploited over 60,000 child soldiers a big name. Most of the renowned and displaced over 2 million people to the atrocities in central Africa and and the White House to extend its to raising awareness of the violence names we’ve had, like Maroon 5 or during his reign. Uganda through the lens of three resources and time in Uganda, making in Uganda and bringing justice for the Black-Eyed Peas were here before In 2010, President Barack Obama college students. The documentary the capture of Kony and removal of the millions of victims and to those they were majorly established,” said signed the Lord’s Resistance Army highlighted the encounters of Keesey, the LRA a priority. “Kony 2012” has responsible. However, a short docu- Napolitano. Disarmament and Northern Uganda Poole and Russell with the victims made waves in the media as celebrities mentary cannot teach everything about At the same time I get frustrated Recovery Act of 2009, after 1,700 of Joseph Kony’s LRA. such as Oprah, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Joseph Kony and the LRA: the situa- with the students who just want certain activists lobbied Congress and other The charity, which focuses on and Angelina Jolie link and Tweet the tion in Uganda is complex and viewers bands here to serve their self-interest. representatives to end Kony’s reign. bringing to light the LRA’s use of video to their millions of followers. need educate themselves on the issue. It’s nearly impossible to find a band 100 American troops were sent to children as soldiers and sex slaves The video and the organization To push for the capture of Joseph that everyone likes.” aid the dwindling Ugandan troops in since 2004, has been resourceful in Invisible Children have not been met Kony and the end of the LRA is a “Ultimately, it is the students finding Kony, but efforts have thus gaining the attention of American without criticism. Invisible Children step forward that shows the perva- through our surveys who decided who far been unsuccessful. Kony and the youth. Invisible Children is known and film-maker Jason Russell have sive influence of social media and will play.” said Napolitano. LRA are aware of the Ugandan and for its utilization of film and so- been scrutinized for oversimplifying the outpouring of support that can be O.A.R received popular attention for American troops, and have been able cial media to rouse youth into ac- the issues in central Africa and exag- garnered through the smart applica- its 2008 hit “Shattered”, which topped to evade them during peace talks. tion. Throughout the year, Invisible gerating Kony’s current hold on the tion of film and the internet. However, the American Billboard charts. The One of the foremost charity or- Children tours high school and col- region. Kony, within the last decade, the capture and indictment of Joseph band is composed of Marc Roberge ganizations in the U.S., Invisible lege campuses, educating young has lost a great majority of his power, Kony is not a trend nor is it an African (vocals, guitar), Chris Culos (drums, Children has resonated among people about the atrocities of the while under the microscope of the issue. It’s a human issue that needs to percussion), Richard On (lead guitar, many youths. It all began with the LRA and encouraging them to help. international community as he moves be approached with an educated mind backing vocals), Benj Gershman (bass documentary “Invisible Children,” For their campaign, “Kony 2012,” into different areas of central Africa. in all of its complexity. guitar), and Jerry DePizzo (saxophone, filmed by the organization’s founders, Invisible Children hopes to get the Of course, to make a substantial guitar, percussion, backing vocals). Ben Keesey, Laren Poole, and Jason attention of the famous and influ- difference goes beyond just a docu- Due to massive online distribution Russell. The film brought awareness ential in a bid to pressure Congress mentary. “Kony 2012” is a beginning over campus networks, the band has become a hit among college students. GAMES AND COMICS New School! By: Isaiah Cassin MONDAY PAGE 6 March 12, 2012 FEATURES The Fiat Lux Dear Hopeless Romantics and Sex Fiends Amanda Lynch Cheap College Cooking: Columnist Megan Brzustowicz What are the men who said they wanted hookups Virgins Too” this economy might be Opinions Editor odds that you were most just wanted something easy and simultaneously making us pay more Spinach and Cheese Egg Strata: making out with cited Alfred’s had a “weird” selection attention in school but focus less on someone you just of people that they wouldn’t want to locating our lifelong love. Ingredients: met last weekend? seriously date. All except for three On a campus this small it’s more If so, don’t feel too women surveyed said they were seek- likely that we will see the person we’ve 1 (10oz) package frozen spinach, badly; hookup culture and “friends ing a relationship; why did most say shared our hookups with walking past thawed with benefits” seems to be more it hasn’t worked out for them? They us on Academic Alley. Why would 1 cup finely chopped onion prominent than ever. This concept had hooked up with men then hoped we want to throw into the mix the 3 tbsp butter has become a quintessential part of it would turn into something serious possibility of seeing someone we’ve 1 tsp salt the college nightlife and the post- but due to miscommunication they fallen for and possibly gotten our heart 1 tsp pepper college experience. However, we re- ended up getting hurt. broken by? Personally I always had 8 pieces white bread ject the urge to define what exactly a These findings aren’t too surprising considered myself a “relationship” 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar “hookup” entails. Even the fact that considering studies being released on person until this hookup culture ran Photo Provided cheese this term cannot be simply defined the issue. According to studies done through my emotional trailer park. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese is reflective of the experience itself. by Justin Garcia, a SUNY doctoral If you get hurt enough you learn to, 2 1/2 cup milk The term “hookup” has become so fellow in the biology department at or at least try to, play the game to In the Fiat’s last issue, I made a joke 9 eggs necessary to our daily conversations Binghamton University and scientific get by. I’m not bold enough to say I’d about “eating so many eggs that my and depending on whom you ask a adviser for Match.com stated that, gladly choose a meaningless hookup arteries were probably screaming.” Directions: hookup could mean any number of “this general lack of dating means over a relationship but maybe it is Yeah, eggs are full of cholesterol, but things. A hookup involves anything many young adults don’t even know easier. However, my research might they’re also extremely healthy for you. Drain excess water from thawed from kissing to fooling around, oral how to get a relationship started.” convert me. They provide an excellent source of spinach. sex to sexual intercourse. But you Back to those lucky few who said If I could offer a bit of parting protein, are full of vitamins including Sauté onion in 2 tbsp butter over knew that already didn’t you? B12, which helps promote proper brain medium heat for approximately 4 Does this mean we’ve stopped function, and are an excellent source minutes, stir in salt and pepper, and seeking relationships? Perhaps for of choline. Like B12, choline helps then set aside. a time. The age in which people are your brain to make vital connections Grease the bottom of an 11 x 7 inch getting married has been rising. and stay healthy. On top of all of this, pan with remaining tbsp. of butter. According to an article titled “Sex you can buy eggs for less than $3.00. Place the bread evenly along the bot- Without Intimacy: No Dating, No Eggs are easy on your wallet and help tom of the pan, and sprinkle the ched- Relationships” by Brenda Wilson, as your brain out—what could be better dar cheese and the parmesan cheese of 2005 in the United States men were for a college student? over the bread. Evenly distribute the married for the first time around age Eggs really are one of the most spinach over the cheese and bread. 27, and women at about 25. I have no versatile foods we have, and the fol- Thoroughly whisk together eggs and doubt that this trend has continued lowing recipe is one my mom often milk and then pour mixture evenly and risen since 2005. So it stands to made when she didn’t feel like cooking over eggs, cheese, and spinach. reason that this allows for more time or wanted to use whatever leftovers Bake strata, uncovered, for approxi- to fool around and have fun rather than we had in the fridge. Chances are mately 45-55 minutes, or until the searching for your true love. College you’ll have most of the ingredients strata puffs up and turns golden brown. used to be notorious for meeting your for this recipe, and it’s also a great soul mate; in fact our very own Alfred go-to meal because it provides many Tip: What’s really great about this University webpage boasts a link titled of the essential food groups all in one recipe is its versatility. As long as you “Alumni: An AU Love Story”. Due to serving. This dish is a bit like quiche, have eggs, milk, and bread, you can this I wanted to check in with Alfred they were in relationships. When advice it would be to make your in- but it won’t require you make dough, add essentially anything to the strata. students about how this stands today. conversation continued most said tentions known. Hookups may seem which, when you’re living on campus, Just remember: if you choose to add Are we looking for our happily ever they were in long distance relation- like they are simply meaningless, but is a real plus. Serve this dish at your meat to your strata, cook it through afters in Alfred-land anymore? ships with their partners and were consider your feelings as well as the next party and trick your friends into thoroughly before adding it to the Unlike most colleges across the happily going to stay that way. This other person’s for a second before thinking you worked really, really egg mixture. nation, Alfred has more men than is no surprise that thanks to the avail- jumping into bed with someone. It’s hard on the food. women. According to CollegeBoard. ability of communication techniques no secret that men and women are com the percentages are 55% men and such as Facebook and Skype make it notorious for miscommunication with 45% women. In search of the ‘single’ easier to maintain relationships with one another but we can at least try to population, I decided to conduct a those not at your school. Even some identify our intentions before we’re survey outside of Powell. The survey students at Alfred stated they weren’t literally and emotionally screwed. featured 60 participants and my find- interested in having a relationship Modern technology has made it easier ings were interesting. I simply asked with another student here because for us to hide our real feelings behind Black History what year people were at Alfred and of the unique community Alfred has. a façade of emoticons and simple whether they were seeking a hookup At Alfred we pride ourselves on our reply of “haha” when we are really or a relationship. A little more than unique, close knit community but doing anything but laughing on the Month: My Hair half of my 30 men surveyed said they what if that’s stopping us right in other end. If more students had the Meeka Bromfield were seeking a relationship, regardless tracks from finding love? Unpopular “conversation” about intention before Fashion Columnist of year. Most went into more detail opinion ahead – but it might be easier getting intimate with one another opposition were that African American as to why this hasn’t happened for to be in long distance relationships maybe there would be more success- Usu a l ly my girls who do not wear their natural them yet. Common sentiment was that than to have a relationship with some- ful relationships or at least hookups articles focus on hair have “low self esteem” and “lack they were too afraid to ask for fear of one who also attends your school. without hurt feelings. fashion tips and of pride in their hair.” Really!? The rejection. Clearly signals are being We’re busy and according to an article upcoming trends. fact that some girls straighten their misread since most women are look- in USATODAY.com titled, “More For this issue hair is not because they are ashamed ing for relationships as well. Of the 13 Hookups On Campuses But More however, I decided to focus on some- of their curls or “naps.” Girls that do thing equally important - my hair. You wear their hair out naturally don’t lack might be thinking, “Why hair?” but “black pride,” but are simply wearing The Friend Zone bear with me. their hair the way they want. It’s the Kelly Mcnamara The following does not just apply ability to change it from the former Columnist to my hair but hair in general. The to the latter that makes it so awesome. quality of hair and its differences This lack of pride and low self esteem Some people believe that college is among races has always seemed to manure stems from society feeding the place where they’ll meet a great be a touchy subject. It’s just hair, mutated ideas of beauty to girls. This guy or girl, fall in love, and live hap- right? What is the difference be- denies them the ability to see what pily ever after. This, in general, is tween Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian they truly are; beautiful regardless simply not the case. Yes, there are and African- American hair? The of hair type. exceptions, and some people who difference is perception and due to Fashion has always been a passion are lucky enough will “meet their this, some hair types may be favored of mine and I would not hesitate to soul mate” in their Sociology class more than others, when in fact they say I have pride in my hair. One of my freshmen year. There are other situ- are all beautiful. favorite fashion quotes by an unknown ations guys and girls encounter such Often I’ve heard that if you don’t author is, “Fashion is a statement, as, “hooking up,” friends with benefits, have “long fluid hair” then you are not a style. Fashion does not have the stage-five clinger, the creeper, the Photo Provided not the ideal beauty but heck I’m not! to be worn casually, nor outside the scary classmate who stares at you Whoever came up with the phrase, runway. Fashion fits for all sizes for during class, and then, there is the option. Be straightforward and and tell them “no” much worse. “long hair, don’t care,” needs to kick all people of all ages. Fashion is an friend--that good friend of yours who your friend how you feel. Tell them 3) Be a Doctor—Be honest about boulders. This sends girls the message art of personal self-expression, not just wants to be your something more. that you only see them as a friend, the circumstances and your view of that if they don’t achieve that luscious an excuse to be pretty, popular and Unfortunately for them, you want him nothing more, and that that will never the issue. full hair, they are not beautiful. Hair charismatic.” I suggest we modify that or her to back off, but you also still change. Some people may not think Sometimes the final option is to is supposed to be a woman’s crown, a bit, so it reads, “Hair is a statement, want their friendship. There are two this is the best method because it just be honest and open about your and it should be decided by the bearer not a style. Hair does not have to be things that you feel about this person: comes across as harsh or even a little feelings. Just like a doctor would need of the crown as to how it should be worn casually outside of the runway. 1.) That they are a genuinely good rude. Remember, though, honesty is to tell the patient all the information worn, not by the society she resides in. Hair fits for all sizes for all people person, so you don’t want to hurt their always the best policy, and it’s the about their illness in a positive yet The other day in class I participated of all ages. Hair is an art of personal feelings. best way to get your point across. Of serious manner, so could you. It may be in a discussion about hair. I was the self-expression, not an excuse to be 2.) That you just aren’t interested. course, with this option there is al- an awkward situation, but sometimes, representative of all black girls who pretty, popular and charismatic.” How do you handle this? Some peo- ways the chance your friend will get the Band-Aid needs to be pulled off! decided that they don’t want to wear You should be able to wear your ple say that honesty is the best policy. defensive and use some choice words There are many ways to deal with their natural hair. The reasons that fashion the way you want to and your Some think a white lie is the easiest against you--but let’s not go there now. this situation, but when it comes down were given by fellow classmates in hair the way you want as well. way out. Some even think you should 2) Be a Weather-person--Give a to it, you really need to think about just tell your friend to “get over it!” possible view of the future, which your friend and their feelings. The fact I’ve come up with three different may or may not be accurate. is, though, that everyone deserves the identities that will help you to tell The goal here is to not to hurt your truth. Nothing hurts more than hear- your friend what you’re feeling. You friend’s feelings. This means you may ing something from the person you will not be able to read these tips on need to be really nice or tell them that care about, only to find out later they eHow.com (which was not at all help- there could be a chance for you both were lying. No matter what path you ful), so take each tip with a grain of in the future, just not right now. This choose, make sure you stay persistent, salt, and remember that everyone has however, will give them hope and they and true to your decision. to approach this touchy subject from may not change their behavior towards a different angle. you at all. In fact, this method won’t be 1) Be an Artist--Paint a clear vivid very beneficial, it will just delay you picture for them to see. telling your friend the truth, making This is the most head-on and painful the moment when you do finally tell MONDAY PAGE 7 March 12, 2012 SPORTS The Fiat Lux March Madness 2012

Regional Regional National National Regional Regional Second Round Third Round NATIONAL Third Round Second Round March 15-16 March 17-18 Semifinals Finals Semifinals Semifinals Finals Semifinals March 17-18 March 15-16 March 22-23 March 24-25 March 31 CHAMPIONSHIP March 31 March 24-25 March 22-23

(16) Miss Valley State (21-12) (14) BYU (25-8) (16) Lamar (23-11) (12) California (24-9) First Round First Round March 13-14 (16) Western Kentucky (15-18) (14) Iona (25-7) (16) Vermont (23-11) (12) South Florida (20-13) March 13-14 (1) Kentucky (32-2) (1) Syracuse (31-2)

(16) Miss Valley State/WKU Louisville, Ky. Pittsburgh, Pa. (16) UNC-Asheville (24-9) March 15 & 17 March 15 & 17 (8) Iowa State (22-10) NCAA TOURNAMENT (8) Kansas State (21-10) (9) UConn (20-13) BRACKET (9) Southern Miss (25-8) (5) Wichita State (27-5) 2012 (5) Vanderbilt (24-10) (12) Harvard (26-4) (12) VCU (28-6) Portland, Ore. Albuquerque, N.M. March 15 & 17 March 15 & 17 (4) Indiana (25-8) (4) Wisconsin (24-9)

(13) New Mexico State (26-9) (13) Montana (25-6) (6) UNLV (26-8) SOUTH EAST (6) Cincinnati (24-10) ATLANTA BOSTON (11) Colorado (23-11) Albuquerque, N.M. Nashville, Tenn. (11) Texas (20-13) March 15 & 17 March 16 & 18 (3) Baylor (27-7) (3) Florida State (24-9)

(14) South Dakota St. (27-7) (14) St. Bonaventure (20-11)

(7) Notre Dame (22-11) (7) Gonzaga (25-6)

(10) Xavier (21-12) Greensboro, N.C. Pittsburgh, Pa. (10) West Virginia (19-13) March 16 & 18 March 15 & 17 (2) Duke (27-6) NEW ORLEANS (2) Ohio State (27-7) (15) Lehigh (26-7) April 2 (15) Loyola (MD) (24-8)

NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS March 31 March 31 (1) Michigan State (27-7) (1) North Carolina (29-5)

CHAMPION (16) Lamar/Vermont (16) LIU Brooklyn (25-8) Columbus, Ohio Greensboro, N.C. March 16 & 18 March 16 & 18 (8) Memphis (26-8) (8) Creighton (28-5)

(9) Saint Louis (25-7) (9) Alabama (21-11)

(5) New Mexico (27-6) (5) Temple (24-7)

(12) California/South Florida (12) Long Beach State (25-8) Portland, Ore. Nashville, Tenn. March 15 & 17 March 16 & 18 (4) Louisville (26-9) (4) Michigan (24-9)

(13) Davidson (25-7) (13) Ohio (27-7) (6) Murray State (30-1) WEST MIDWEST (6) San Diego State (26-7) PHOENIX ST. LOUIS (11) Colorado State (20-11) Louisville, Ky. Columbus, Ohio (11) NC State (22-12) March 15 & 17 March 16 & 18 (3) Marquette (25-7) (3) Georgetown (23-8)

(14) BYU/Iona (14) Belmont (27-7)

(7) Florida (23-10) (7) Saint Mary’s (27-5)

(10) Virginia (22-9) Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. (10) Purdue (21-12) March 16 & 18 March 16 & 18 (2) Missouri (30-4) (2) Kansas (27-6)

(15) Norfolk State (25-9) (15) Detroit (22-13) PRESENTED BY

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The Mad Blueprint Griffin Taylor Editor-in-Chief

Just a quick disclaimer -- nowhere East, yet the Bulls sport an RPI thirty left, my mind is far from past or pres- So stay away from UConn and Years ago, E*TRADE ran the fol- in the term ‘blueprint’ can the word spots lower than that of the Rams. ent, but, in the words of Katt Williams, Kentucky. If you value your tie and lowing slogan: “Someone is always ‘green’ be found; if and when the be- just what the f**k I am going to do the shirt. going to win the lottery, it’s just never low advice again leaves your March The Pick: New Mexico second I get out of the car. going to be you.” Someone is always bank statement in the red, please re- In 2010, Kentucky and its quar- The Pick: Marquette going to win your pool, it’s just never frain from sending an email. I am Alas, I am not here to talk about tet of lottery picks went down in the going to be you. The proverbial say- already attempting to rid my spam Colorado State, but rather its confer- Sweet 16. 2011 marked the second Of course, nobody is going to pick ing goes that it is going to be the box of a fellow named Pastor Ken. ence foe New Mexico. The Lobos, time in two seasons that powerhouse the least talented team to win this person who picked the teams based Okay, now in the words of the somehow unranked, finished atop Kansas was bounced by a so-called thing. You need some talent. In fact, on mascots. While this may or may Joker: “And here....we.....go.” the Mountain West with a 27-6 over- mid-major. Each time we are equally you need a lot of talent. Which brings not be true, please don’t do this -- it is all record, 10-4 in conference play. dumbfounded. us to Marquette. an insult to those of us who actually Rule #1: Beware the East In the past month, the Lobos have But let me ask you this -- what No one rocks the pro-cut Jordan waste our time taking this seriously. Coast Bias handed then-no. 11 UNLV a twenty do you think folks named Jones, jerseys better than the Golden Eagles So since you are going to lose point drubbing, as well as a double- Kidd-Gilchrist or even Drummond (and yes, were this any other coun- anyway, it makes sense to ride that digit road victory over then-no.13 San are thinking when about when the try but America, I would say looks “sleeper hunch” you have for that no. Diego State. next exit on life’s highway is a two- aren’t a factor in performance). The 13 seed (if it’s a higher number than Aside from a double-double ma- comma check in their names? Do you term is so overused in culture that I that, chances are it’s your alma mater, chine in forward Drew Gordon, New think they want to defend 30 seconds just deposited a nickel in my swear and please don’t ride that hunch). On Mexico is coached by Steve Alford, a worth of backdoor cuts in the case of box for typing it, but this team has the 0.000001% chance you are right, man who has won a national champion- Princeton, or an endless barrage of swagger. Add in the cultural makeup the worst thing in the world is pulling ship under Bobby Knight at Indiana threes from VCU? -- a chip on the shoulder eminat- the “shoulda, coulda, woulda” card as a player, and coached a mid-major More important, do you think they ing from a chilly city Midwestern with your co-workers and having into the tournament’s second weekend really want a part of a team focused city perennially overlooked by pop them smirk in your face. New Mexico Lobos for- (Southwest Missouri State in 1999). 100% on the present; players willing culture America-- and this group The Pick: It’s your hunch, not mine, ward Drew Gordon And the x-factor for the Lobos? to leave every ounce of blood on the from Milwaukee looks downright so I can’t make one here. Photo Provided Well, Linsanity has proven the merits court in possibly the last game of their formidable. But after 1,200 words of nonsense, of heightened intelligence at the point life that matters? Buzz Williams’ team is led by an here’s my Final Four...... NBC Sports new 24/7 cable net- guard position. Want to know the off- Why mingle with the paupers when alpha-dog southpaw scorer in Darius work sounds great; I just know nothing the-court hobby of New Mexico point a Bentley waits in the lot with your Johnson-Odom, and a grown-ass man South -- Baylor: Scott Drew’s about it, and I’m assuming neither do guard Kendall Williams? Chess. name on it (and a cool dude at the in Big East Player of the Year Jae lost three times to a team with the best you. For now, the monopoly on the steering wheel). Crowder. But here’s the thing about guards I have ever seen (Missouri) sports world still resides in Bristol, Rule #2: Talent + Potential = Of course, even the most distracted Johnson-Odom and Crowder -- they and twice to Kansas. It ran the gaunt- CT, still is pro-Boston and anti-New Tie + Shirt of future lottery picks is 95% void are both junior college guys. And let with a 27-2 record against every- York (but with equal coverage to that of the above-mentioned views. He while neither of these two seniors one else. What makes you think it of Boston) and still deems unworthy is, after all, a basketball player, and is short on talent, neither will fail to won’t do the same in the South region? the highlights which occur after I am such players have a ton of pride and appreciate the stage that is the Big sound asleep and you are perhaps do- competitive spirit – otherwise they Dance, and neither will be looking West -- Marquette: See above. ing non sports-related things. wouldn’t be in your living room in HD. toward anything but the jersey num- Which leads us to the Mountain But in a March marathon that is ber of his opponent. East -- Ohio State: Best team West Conference. The “ESPN un- truly mad, Goliath has everything to in 2012’s strongest conference. friendly” time-zones in which its lose and little to gain. Here, 95% gets Rule #3: Law of the Mascot teams play and resulting anonymity you weak-side blitzed by 100%, talent Midwest -- North Carolina: is amplified by a strange TV deal bro- notwithstanding. There are rules, such as Rule #2 kered by a commissioner who might Big East Player of the So in regard to the talent part of the (above) about an excess of talent and have realized the gem that is Mountain Year Jae Crowder equation, beware of Kentucky. potential. And then there are excep- West basketball a few years before the Photo Provided As for the ‘potential’ part, I present tions; the Tar Heels are flat-out, the rest of us. But in case you didn’t know, to you UConn. The Huskies can beat best team in the country. this conference is for real. It was while watching Terrence anybody; heck, 40% of their starting Case in point -- Colorado State. Jones drearily guard a barrage of five is a top-10 lottery pick. But the Good luck to all. The Rams posted a pedestrian 8-6 backdoor cuts during Kentucky’s Huskies can also lose to anybody. record in conference play, and, well, Round-of-64 matchup with Princeton And while teams with such potential its Colorado State. Yet the 4th best last year that I came to the following often make for enticing ‘sleeper’ picks team in the conference somehow conclusion.... (UConn is a no. 9 seed, thus a UConn holds an RPI of 20 (let us for a second My drive back to Alfred consists of Final Four pick would qualify as dark- The Shocker of no.5 pretend that Santa Claus exists and six hours worth of hills, Mobil stations horse), they really don’t, because odds seed Wichita State there is no flaw with RPI). For a little and adult outlets which look exactly are that a “win one, lose one” team Photo Provided perspective, South Florida finished the same. When a green sign finally such as UConn is going to lose one with a 12-6 record in the vaunted Big tells me better things await at the next before it wins four. MONDAY PAGE 8 March 12, 2012 SPORTS The Fiat Lux Running on Saxons Ready Fumes for Madness Malcolm Walters Griffin Taylor Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief

Whether as competitor or specta- For the past decade, spring break tor, we’ve all witnessed and admired in the life of an AU basketball player the willpower of those who compete has been just that. Since joining the and finish in first place. Now in his Empire 8 Conference in 1998, only fourth year as a “part-time” Alfred once, in 2000-01, did the Saxons have University employee, Bill Sortore has reason to suit up past late February, been the lone coach of six different when NCAA regular season play ends. athletic teams. These teams include: Make that twice. With its 61-53 vic- Men & Women’s cross country, Men tory over Elmira on February 18, the & Women’s indoor track & field, and 2011-12 club finished up with a 15-10 Men & Women’s Outdoor track & field. overall record (6-8 in Empire 8 play), Sortore serves 10 months each year and will travel to SUNY Cortland to under the official title of “Temporary take on the Red Dragons (21-7) for the Head Coach.” In this time, Sortore has Eastern College Athletic Conference more than doubled the size of these (ECAC) Upstate Championship on teams and trained them to set what Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7pm. currently stands at 20 school records. The ECAC is similar to the NIT in Senior track captain Richard Scott the sense that is for teams with win- cites Coach Sortore as a necessary ning records who did not receive an component of these successes. invitation to the NCAA tournament. “He’s the best thing that’s ever hap- That the Saxons are in position to pened to Alfred University track,” said extend the season is a testament to the Scott. “The results are there.” job Head Coach Dale Wellman has In Saturday’s NY State Indoor done in his four seasons at the helm. track & field championship finals, Wellman took over a team coming off Scott recorded yet another record- a 2-23 record in 2007-08. As a rookie breaking result for both him and the head coach, Wellman was faced with university. This time it was the 400m a roster of only nine players for much dash with a mark of 49.37 seconds, of the 2008-09 campaign. He stressed good for 1st place. Scott, along with to his team that there was no excuse to junior Jeremy Weaver and sophomore not play hard and expect to win each Rebecca Graudons, qualified to com- game. Today, seniors who bought into pete in individual events in next week’s that message during adversity have ECAC Division III indoor track & field established a winning culture at AU, championships for a chance to go on and are set to extend their season. to the National finals in California. Wellman is quick to defer praise Needless to say there is a great deal to his players. Back in November, he of importance placed on this week’s stressed to the Fiat Lux that defense practices, as perfection will be needed would be a priority this season. The for these Saxons to win their battles Saxons answered the call, holding op- against some of the best athletes in ponents to an anemic .399 field goal the nation. The war for these student- percentage on the year. athletes, however, lies in the fact that Josh Parker (5) and The Saxons Mens Basketball Team will take on “Our lead guards did a great job they will not have a proper track to SUNY Courtland in the ECAC Upstate Championship setting the tone with ball pressure,” run on until they arrive at the Armory Photo by: Amanda Tuthill said Wellman. Track & Field Center in Manhattan, “Of course, rebounding is also a NY for the ECAC. Unlike the two huge part of defense, and our guys athletes from Ithaca College and the required to hit the ground running came up big on the glass as well.” University of Rochester that crossed on Alfred State’s outdoor track. This ‑Despite being perennially under- the finish line after him in his last charitable gesture by A-State comes sized, the Saxons outrebounded its 400m dash, Scott will not be practicing at a price however, as they in return opponents in 2011-12. on a tartan (rubber synthetic) track. join our team in Davis Gym during The team was paced by Senior Josh Instead, he and the other 50-plus AU the indoor season. In these situa- Parker on both offensive (14.6ppg) track & field student-athletes will be tions, Davis Gym is simultaneously and defensive end; Parker’s 1.9 steals confined to the dim, dull, and decrepit occupied by up to 80 student-athletes per game in conference play led the Davis Gym. who engage in events like the 4x400m Empire 8. Parker received second team Constructed in the 1920s, Davis relay, shot put, and pole vault. The all-conference honors for his efforts Gym and its approximately 110m of spatial conditions of these Davis Gym in 2011-12. He is the first Saxon since sufficiently splintered wooden track practices bear an unfortunate resem- Rob McCarter in 2005-06 to earn an now serve as the University’s relic blance to a sweatshop in the Roaring all-conference nod. of the Jazz Age. When visiting the Twenties, with student athletes jam While the Saxons will miss the con- Alfred University website, Davis Gym packing themselves into a space that tributions of Parker as well as other is described as the “home of the track is unsuitable for even just one of them. seniors Derek Lewis, Pat Hollenbeck and field program.” The gym is said to There is an effort being made to and Brian Bobo, the future remains house a “basketball court and the foot- generate $8.5 million dollars for the bright. The extended season conflicts ball team’s weight room” while pro- construction of a health and wellness with high-school sectional games viding space for “a number of events” annex to the McClane Center, which and makes recruiting a challenge for when not being used for practices. In is projected to include a four-lane Wellman, but he is confident the team truth, there are no basketball rims in indoor track, but this is a vision that can again find help from within. Davis Gym and it does not hold the will take a substantial amount of “If you look at guys like Brett football team’s weight room. Scott also time before it comes to fruition. The (Dennis) and Pat (Hollenbeck), they mentioned that the track & field team immediate issue lies in the fact that didn’t receive a ton of minutes when has often been pressured by student Coach Sortore is expected to coach they first got here,” said Wellman. clubs to cut back on its practice time in six teams with the help of a single “But they have become an integral order to accommodate their needs. In Graduate Assistant, Matt Philips, who part of this team.” spite of these hidden realities, Coach by the way will wrap up his Alfred “Good players must graduate, but Sortore’s teams practice 2-3 hours a career at the end of the semester. other good players will step up.” day, making the best of Davis Gym Without enough coaches to go around, The long layoff between games and competing for opportunities to use our invigorated cross country, track, presents a challenge for the coach- equipment in the crowded McClane and field teams are apt to be run into ing staff to keep the players on their Center throughout the indoor season. the ground. Despite the primitave resources of Davis Gym, Captian Rich Scott III toes during practice. But if there is When outdoor track begins in For now, they are just breaking and other members of the AU track team continue to break records. one thing we have learned about this March, our inspired individuals are records. Photo Provided by: Rich Scott III 2011-12 Saxons squad, it will be ready for all challenges. AU ski teams end season at USCSA regional championships AU Press Release Senior Ryan Nanni (Batavia, NY/ BRISTOL , NY - The Alfred Batavia) was 25th in the GS; fresh- University men’s and women’s Alpine man Jeremy Osak (Warwick, NY/ ski teams concluded their seasons Warwick Valley) was 31st in the GS over the weekend at the United States and 37th in the slalom; senior Luke Collegiate Ski Association (USCSA) Masi (North Jersey, NJ/Jefferson Mideast Regional championships at Township) was 39th in the giant Bristol Mountain. slalom and 42nd in the slalom; and Both teams finished eighth of 11 senior Andrew Jacobs (Hillsdale, teams competing - the AU men were NJ/Pascack Valley) was 44th in seventh in Saturday’s giant slalom and the giant slalom. 10th in Sunday’s slalom, while the Freshman Aniken Paoloa Alfred women were ninth in the GS (Huntington, VT/Mt. Mansfield) and seventh in the slalom - to wrap took 22nd in the GS and 13th up solid 2012 campaigns. Only the in the slalom to lead the Alfred top three qualify to move on to the women. Sophomore Rebecca Spitz USCSA National Championships next (Sterling, VA/Potomac Falls) was month in Sunday River, ME. 30th in the giant slalom and 15th Sophomore Mike Stasko (Batavia, in the slalom; junior Claire Dvorak NY/National Sports Academy) paced (Tully, NY/Tully) was 33rd in the Alfred Universtity Ski team at Bristol Mountain the AU men, taking 13th in the gi- GS and slalom; and junior Ashley 38th in the giant slalom and 34th in Photo by: Leo A. Nealon ant slalom and third in the slalom. Frazell (Andover, NJ/Newton) was the slalom.