/ VOLUME 143, ISSUE 21 MONDAY,Campus OCTOBER 31, 2016 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Burgett Center The Dead Talk Tackles Come Alive at PC Culture MAG Event BY SAM PASSANISI BY ISABEL DRUKKER OPINIONS EDITOR A&E EDITOR Students gathered in the liv- Spirits were high, in more ing room of the Paul J. Burgett ways than one. Intercultural Center, a newly- The Memorial Art Gallery furnished space on the third (MAG) held its most successful floor of the Frederick Douglass social of the year last Friday, as Building, on Wednesday after- nearly one thousand people— noon to discuss political cor- including a few paranormal in- rectness, free speech, and iden- vestigators—turned out for its tity politics. “Museum of the Dead: Alive The event, a dialogue hosted Again” event. by the Intercultural Center’s “It’s a fantastic way to get One Community program, was people into the museum that a low-profile and lightly-pro- wouldn’t normally come,” Meg moted chat among students. Colombo, a MAG spokesper- Senior Michael Hellman, who son, said. “It’s about getting works for the Intercultural people to engage with the art, Center, facilitated the discus- feeling comfortable here, and sion. wanting to come back [...] We Hellman opened the talk want people to love it here.” with a question to the partici- “Alive Again” offered its pants: could they give an exam- guests a walking tour with se- ple of a time when someone’s CHI HUANG / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER lected art, a crafts table, gin words had made them uncom- and vodka tasting from Buf- fortable? Could they give an falo distillery Tommy Rotter, example of a time when their ’90s Kids Do More Than Remember food from local venues, and a words had made someone else Senior Allison Froio rocks out at No Jackets Required’s “The Totally 90s Show” concert last Friday night. Read more on p. 11. dance floor manned by DJ Ally uncomfortable? Khan. Students chimed in with “We didn’t know there were their examples, and the dis- going to be that many people cussion quickly segued into a at the party,” Indulgence dance conversation about Facebook Pumpkins Rain on Wilson Quad group co-captain and junior arguments. Kavon Wallace said. Is it reasonable, one student BY AMANDA MARQUEZ the real incentive was bragging Senior and ASME member Indulgence had been request- asked, to “unfriend” people on NEWS EDITOR rights, a desire stemming from Michael Kaplan agreed that ed by Alive Again organizers Facebook who express opin- intergroup rivalries, over who prizes were the least of each to dance in a flash mob in the ions you disagree with? Or, Pumpkins descended from had the best trebuchet or air team’s concerns. center of the dance floor to Mi- as a number of people at the the sky and onto the Wilson cannon. “It’s really about who’s the chael Jackson’s “Thriller.” dialogue argued, is it better to Quadrangle last Friday after- “We compete for respect,” biggest nerd and who can make “The MAG is one of the great stay in contact with those peo- noon as the UR chapter of the said Solar Splash President and the best machine,” he said. gateways for the UR to the city ple, and to try to bring them American Society of Mechani- senior Edward Ruppel. Many teams began working of Rochester,” MAG Director around to your way of think- cal Engineers (ASME) hosted “Robotics and Physics are on their contraptions months Jonathan Binstock said in a ing? its 15th Annual Pumpkin our main rivals,” he added, prior to the pumpkin launch, phone interview. “UR owns the Most everyone agreed that Launch. “mainly because Robotics took though a few inherited theirs MAG—all of it, the building, it was better to engage with Eight teams—one of which our cannon design two years, from previous competitors the land, its art, all the assets. people of the opposite political was from Rochester Institute of and Physics copied our design within their organizations. [But] the museum is primar- viewpoint than to try to break Technology (RIT)—competed last year, so it was a good feel- This year was UR Makers’ ily a community art museum. off contact with them—al- for 3-D-printed pumpkin and ing when theirs blew up this first time competing, so they What you saw last night was though a few pointed out the trebuchet figurines, thoughyear. But it’s all in good fun.” began planning in early Sep- just the public.” tendency for Facebook argu- tember and built their tre- Binstock was thrilled with ments and other internet de- buchet over fall break. Solar how many people came out to bates to quickly turn nasty. Splash has been competing the MAG event. “I’m too old to keep spend- since 2010 and modifies their “I loved all the great art cos- ing time trying to educate cannon shortly before the date tumes, I just loved the spirit,” people,” Jay Strobeck, one of of the launch. he said. the graduate assistants for the “We tend to start about a In addition to guests, who center, said, saying they some- week before the competition dressed in an array of costumes times disconnect with people updating what we see fit, and from minimal effort ears and who post pro-Donald Trump then a few nights before the party clothing to a full out rep- material. competition, we go out and lication of iconic pieces from The next question on Hell- test it with an assortment of the museum, “Alive Again” man’s list was about the mean- fruits, vegetables, and gourds,” was attended by members the ing of identity politics. He de- Ruppel said. Monroe County Paranormal fined this as the tendency for This year the judging crite- Investigators (MCPI). people to cluster based on their ria was based on the cumula- Due to growing rumors of religious or social identities, tive distance of each team’s hauntings at the 103 year-old rather than according to more best two-out-of-four throws. building, MCPI will be doing traditional party lines. The two pumpkins that trav- an investigation of the MAG In the conversation that fol- ALEC KAUFMAN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER eled the farthest were the trials on Nov. 5. SEE DIALOGUE PAGE 3 Eight teams competed to see who could launch pumpkins the furthest last Friday. SEE ASME PAGE 3 SEE ALIVE AGAIN PAGE 13 INSIDE SDS’ ISRAEL CARTOON COUPLES INDULGENCE TEAM URVB HITS BEST PROBLEM SEX TIPS THRILLS STATS IN YEARS THIS CT PAGE 5 PAGE 7 PAGE 12 PAGE 16 PAGE 2 / campustimes.org NEWS / MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 Lam Square Lauded, But Adjustments Still Coming
BY DAVID SCHILDKRAUT have been a success by RCL. NEWS STAFF RCL staff noted that there is a general evolution of the people River Campus Libraries is look- present in Lam Square through- ing to replace the booth tables in out the day. In the mornings, it is a Evans Lam Square, just one of popular spot for individual work- a suite of changes to the recently ers and studiers. By the mid-to- renovated space in response to late afternoon, Lam Square is busy mixed, but generally positive, stu- with students working on assign- dent reactions. ments and studying in groups. In addition to swapping the One of the biggest changes tables—which students had com- both library staff and students plained were too small for the noticed was that Lam Square felt booths—Assistant Dean of Aca- like a more inclusive environ- demic Engagement Rochelle Ma- ment. Previously, groups would zar said River Campus Libraries seem to claim tables as their own (RCL) is planning to add more space. Several students noted how LEAH NASON / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER digital and physical signage to the this trend has virtually disap- SCARE FOR A GOOD CAUSE area, display student artwork in peared since the new Lam Square the space’s instructional suites, and opened. Junior Nick Ventura (standing) and sophomore Conor Shanahan participate in Sigma Chi and Habitat for Humanity’s address table placement relative to Students with feedback are en- haunted house, The Brick Asylum. All proceeds go towards Sigma Chi’s annual Dominican Republic Service Trip and power outlets. couraged to attend the monthly to help sponsor a Habitat for Humanity house in the Rochester community. Lam Square, renovated over the Library Student Forum meetings summer, reopened on Aug. 24. to make their voices heard about PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE Some of the most major changes programming at and changes to were a tripling of the amount of the libraries on campus. Person Enters Student’s Car seating and the installation of dif- “We believe that Lam Square OCT. 23—A student reported that someone entered ferent seating areas. All-gender re- has been a success evidenced by her car in the Rainbow Lot and took $20. 2 strooms were also installed in the the many positive comments we hallway between Lam Square and are receiving and the amount of Student Robbed at Park Lot (1) Gleason Library. use it is getting,” Dean of River OCT. 24—A graduate student was the victim of a rob- Many of the changes were made Campus Libraries Mary Ann Ma- bery in Park Lot. in response to student feedback on vrinac said. “Evans Lam Square the popular study space. evolved from student feedback, Some, though, had concerns and we continue to address issues Student Victim of Off Campus Robbery after the remodeling about the expressed by students that are typ- OCT. 27—An Eastman student was the victim of a “Apple Store”–feel of certain parts ical of a large project such as this.” robbery while walking in the area of 67 Gardiner Park. of the space. Schildkraut is a member of The student was approached from behind by an un- The project is still considered to the Class of 2020. known person who placed what was believed to be a handgun against her head and demanded her proper- ty. The student complied with the suspect’s demands and handed over the property. There were no reported injuries.
Student Struck by BBs (2) OCT. 30—An undergraduate student reported being struck by BBs that had been fired from a dark colored vehicle as he and a group of friends walked on Barton 1 Street near the Riverview complex early this morning MAP COURTESY OF UR COMMUNICATIONS around 1:00 a.m. The student sustained minor injuries to his back and was treated at the scene. DPS and RPD are investigating this incident. Information provided by the Department of Public Safety.
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TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 1 THURSDAY | NOVEMBER 3 PHOTO COURTESY OF RIVER CAMPUS LIBRARIES TOWN HALL MEETING MAGTHURSDAYS SCARE FAIR TAKES CUE FROM TV HIT HAWKINS-CARLSON ROOM, 4:30-5:30 P.M. MEMORIAL ART GALLERY, 5-8 P.M. All members of the University community are welcome Visit the museum for half price admission from 5 to 9 A photo of Rush Rhees Library’s annual Scare Fair, “StrangUR Things,” set to the theme of Stranger Things. to participate in a town hall meeting on the Commis- p.m. and listen to live music, and wine, beer, and food sion on Race and Diversity. for purchase.
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TOURNEES FILM FESTIVAL: FRANCOFONIA CLUB ROCHESTER HOYT HALL, 6:45-8:30 P.M. DOUGLASS BALLROOM, 4-5:30 P.M. The Tournees Film Festival presents ABCDs in Con- Join the University community in celebrating Native temporary French and Francophone Cinema: Action, America Heritage. Hosted by NASA and the Office of Biopic, Comedy, Documentary and Drama. This event Admissions and Financial Aid, enjoy free appetizers AND MORE? is free and open to the public. and low cost beverages at our campus happy hour. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PHILOSOPHY COLLOQUIUM WILSON COMMONS HIRST LOUNGE, 11 A.M.-2 P.M. DEWEY 2110E, 3:30-5 P.M. Representatives from community organizations will Peter van Inwagen of Notre Dame will give a talk, fol- provide information for survivors and volunteer oppor- lowed by a recpetion in Lattimore Hall 501. tunities to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault. JOIN THE If you are sponsoring an event that you wish to submit for the calendar, please email [email protected] by Monday evening with a brief summary, including the date, time, location, sponsor, and cost of admission. CAMPUS TIMES. PAGE 3 / campustimes.org NEWS / MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 Burgett Center Talks Speech
DIALOGUE FROM PAGE 1 The employees of the Inter- lowed, students discussed the cultural Center—who include strengths and weaknesses of two undergraduates, two gradu- identity politics. ate students, and Director Jes- “Groupthink is dangerous,” sica Guzman-Rea—are relishing Elizana-Marie Joseph said. the new office space, Hellman Put “Can we only be one thing?” said. Previously, he added, the Joseph asked later. The discus- Center occupied a tiny office on sion turned to the danger of put- the fifth floor of Wilson Com- ting people into boxes—a box of mons, where it was difficult “Journalist” LGBT individuals, perhaps, or a even to fit everyone inside. So, basket of Trump supporters. moving into the new space in on Your Resume The discussion wrapped up the Douglass, which features a with a point about how to ad- study lounge and larger offices, Email dress people with racist or sexist was a relief. publisher@ attitudes. One Community Dialogues Rather than starting by saying are hosted in the living room campustimes.org “you’re wrong,” Hellman sug- of the Intercultural Center on gested starting with a question: a monthly basis, and are adver- “Why do you feel that way?” tised on Facebook. It might lead to more produc- Passanisi is a member of Join the tive conversations, he said. the Class of 2017. Campus ASME Launches Pumpkins Write, Edit, ASME FROM PAGE 1 in the department,” he said. that counted, and the sum of In third place came RIT, Design, Illustrate, Times the distance each one traveled which was also awarded for resulted in the score. being most consistent with Photograph, and Awards were also given to their trebuchet. Create the teams with the best de- “For us, the pumpkin sign, tightest grouping of launch is about fun, but also throws, and most team spirit. about learning,” said UR Though they tied in total Makers President and junior feet, UR Robotics came in Chris Smith. “It’s not just an first place, while Solar Splash engineering project so much came in second. Ruppel as it is a learning experience blames this on Solar Splash’s and a way to get the commu- two-year winning streak. nity excited.” “Professor Muir likes to give Marquez is a member of us a hard time because we are the Class of 2017.
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kids off your uncle’s lawn, and hether you’re a UR them, voting is something that wrapper—it’s several million, for kicking the dirty Mexicans student, faculty no one ought to be coerced into because many others have the out of your grandfather’s sand- member, employee, doing. same thought. wich shop. He stands for put- Wor none of the above, you should Nevertheless, it’s hard not to That’s the fundamental fail- ting those nasty women back in vote in the general election on feel that the issue of voting is dif- ure in the logic of those who tell their kitchens, and for making Nov. 8. ferent, somehow. Protesting the themselves, “I live in a solidly sure those jabbering Chinese That ought to go without say- Pledge or the anthem is a form red (or blue) state. My vote won’t tourists don’t clutter up Disney- ing. College students, who are of speech, a form of protest. But make a difference either way.” land. among the brightest and most throwing away the right to vote For proof of this, look to Texas, After all, asks a nagging voice culturally aware people in the says, “I choose to stay silent and the famously red bastion that’s BY SAM PASSANISI in the back of reader’s head, isn’t nation, ought to know the im- let others make my decisions for been reclassified as a swing state OPINIONS EDITOR there something to that line portance of voting better than me.” in this year’s watershed election. about Making America Great most. For a person living in a repre- In the United Kingdom, there’s merica’s liberals and Again? What if we did just roll But a quick survey of students sentative democracy, refusing to the example of a referendum Democrats have succeed- back the clock to a simpler, more will reveal a disheartening ten- vote is the wrong decision. that many voters didn’t take se- ed in laughing themselves racially homogeneous time? dency toward political apathy. Even to the most ardent Ber- riously, resulting in the startling toA the brink of Armageddon. Look, a racially homogenous Why not vote, after all? nie Sanders or Ted Cruz sup- Brexit decision.If you’re a U.S. It began with Jon Stewart’s society might well be easier to It involves very little cost to porter, to whom all of the presi- citizen and registered to vote, light-hearted treatment of run—that’s the hidden strength the voter. It could almost be dential candidates might seem there’s no good excuse not to— Trump’s candidacy announce- of Bernie Sanders’ much- called lazy not to do it. anathema, it should be apparent no matter how far you are from ment and continued on through vaunted Scandinavian socialist This is especially true for to- that, in not voting, something is home, no matter how unedu- such milestones as John Oliver’s democracies, and the not-so- day’s voters. Compared to the lost. cated you think you are, and no “Make Donald Drumpf Again” hidden strength of the 1950s women who fought for the right For those who truly can’t bring matter how inconsequential you segment. Now, with eight days America to which Trump’s sup- to vote in the early 20th cen- themselves to vote for any of the feel your vote may be. left until election day, the or- porters would like to return. tury, or the African-Americans candidates for president, we urge If you don’t live locally, then ange buffoon who entertained But we don’t want to go back- who braved Jim Crow laws and them not to lose sight of the im- we encourage you to vote by us throughout 2016 is no longer wards. We want to face the lynchings to come out to the portance of “down-ballot” races. mail. If you live in Rochester, we funny. challenges of the world’s most polls in the late 1800s, the mod- Elections for Senator, House encourage you go to your polling We could have stopped him diverse, cosmopolitan society ern voter’s path to the polls is Representative, and any number place and vote. You can check before, at a dozen different and invent new, better ways for remarkably smooth. The mod- of local offices don’t get the same your registration status online at junctures. The media could have humans to live in harmony. We ern reluctant voter can’t help but publicity as the presidential race, vote.org, regardless of where you stopped giving him the cover- are going to go out to the polls compare him or herself to vot- but they’re arguably just as im- call home. age he craved. We, the people, this November in great num- ers of a bygone era, who might portant, and are often decided If you’re a student, the Roch- could have stopped indulging bers, and we are going to say so. have been willing to die for that by fewer votes. ester Center for Community in snide laughter at our right- We are going to do this not right. Throwing away the opportu- Leadership (RCCL) makes wing neighbors in their sticky just because we like having taco We’re aware, of course, that nity to vote is a manifestation things easier for you by provid- situation, and instead chosen to trucks and kebab stands on our this sounds like the same tone- of the bystander effect by which ing a number of resources. reach across the aisle and help street corners, but because we deaf argument used by those people slow down to rubberneck The Blue Line shuttle will pro- them see an alternative. believe what every real Ameri- who think Colin Kaepernick has at car accidents but don’t pull vide transportation on Election But no matter. We are all in can believes, what has made us no right to kneel during the na- over to help. It’s the same quirk Day to the Saunders Research the trenches together, now. The the greatest country on Earth tional anthem. We’re also aware in our psychology that tells us, Building, which is the designat- time has come to stop laughing, for 240 years, and what makes just how well this kind of guilt “Don’t worry, someone else will ed polling place for River Cam- and to do something about it. us Earth’s brightest hope for the tripping tends to work. take care of it.” And it’s the same pus residents. What do we lose, exactly, if future: that every man, woman, The modern reluctant voter error in judgement that causes RCCL and the Department of Donald Trump is elected presi- and gender-nonconforming is smart enough to realize that us to throw a small piece of litter Political Science will also host a dent? What has he promised? person is created equal under voting is a right and a privilege, on the ground, telling ourselves, pizza party in Rettner Hall from It turns out that he’s promised the sky. but not a duty. Much like recit- “It’s just one candy wrapper; no 8 to 11 p.m. on election day for very little, except for his nebu- Donald Trump does not be- ing the Pledge of Allegiance or one will notice.” students who wish to watch the lous vow to Make America Great lieve this, but by going to the standing for the national an- But it’s not just a single candy returns. Again. That’s the real rhetorical polls next month and voting genius of Trump: his ability to against him, we will affirm that make horrendous threats and we do. This editorial is published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Aurek Ransom (Editor-in-Chief), promises without ever actually Donald Trump’s particular Justin Trombly (Managing Editor), Sam Passanisi (Opinions Editor), Angela Lai (Publisher), and Jackie Powell (Sports Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s saying so, in so many words. brand of evil is the kind that ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. Trump never actually says cannot be beat by force. For “We’ll lock up all the brown- Trump, might makes right—in colored folks and foreigners.” his mind he doesn’t just want to Not in so many words. Instead, win, he deserves to win, because he waits for the CNN anchor he has the most money, the best Campus Times to ask him, outraged, “Do you words, the most famous face, mean to say you’re going to and the loudest voice. You can SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 lock up all the brown-colored hear it in the way he interrupts folks and foreigners?” Trump Clinton at the debates. Wrong! Wilson Commons 102 University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627 can then reply, with a wink and It’s why he can’t be beat by Office: (585) 275-5942 / Fax: (585) 273-5303 a smile, “Oh, now, I never said laughing at him or belittling campustimes.org / [email protected] that.” him—by doing so, Jon Stewart In the third debate, Trump and John Oliver and all the rest EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AUREK RANSOM didn’t actually say that he’d of the cheap, smarmy late-night MANAGING EDITOR JUSTIN TROMBLY make a grab for power by force, show hosts are engaging Trump if Clinton were elected. He on his own terms. They’re ad- NEWS EDITOR AMANDA MARQUEZ PHOTO EDITOR LEAH NASON merely said that he’d leave us in mitting to him that the way to OPINIONS EDITOR SAM PASSANISI YIYUN HUANG suspense. Everyone knew what defeat your opponent is to laugh A&E EDITOR ISABEL DRUKKER PRESENTATION EDITORS MIRA BODEK he meant, of course—support- at him and belittle him, to mock FEATURES EDITOR SHAE RHINEHART JAMIE RUDD ers and denigrators alike—but his appearance or his disability HUMOR EDITOR SCOTT MISTLER-FERGUSON ILLUSTRATION EDITOR LUIS NOVA his supporters are free to brush or the way he talks. Wrong! SPORTS EDITORS JACKIE POWELL ONLINE EDITOR JUSTIN FRAUMENI it off as Trump’s blustery, macho Trump is the master of that AUDREY GOLDFARB COPY CHIEF JULIANNE MCADAMS manner. game, the ultimate schoolyard PUBLISHER ANGELA LAI Still, and in spite of his bully, and we can’t beat him that BUSINESS MANAGER NICOLE ARSENEAU playground-bully’s manner of way. speaking, we know what Trump But we can beat him by vot- Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters, op-eds, or comics are not necessarily the views of the editors or the University of Rochester. Campus Times is printed weekly on Mondays throughout the academic year, except around and during stands for. He stands for White, ing. We have to. And we will. University holidays. All issues are free. Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org, and is updated Mondays following publication. male America taking back what Passanisi is a member of Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2016 by Campus Times. it used to have. He stands for the Class of 2017. It is our policy to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a correction, please email getting those Black neighbor [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 / OPINIONS campustimes.org / PAGE 5 OP-EDS Why Not More Faculty Palestinian Awareness Month is Diversity at UR? One-Sided, Misguided
BY SARMISHTHA “white flight” from the area, BY YAEL SCHILLER committee focuses solely on the If you really cared about PRATHIVADHI- as Caucasians migrated in State of Israel. Are there no other Palestinian awareness, you BHAYANKARAM large numbers from urban am a progressive Zionist Jewish states in the world worthy of the would also fight for the rights to suburban areas. This kind woman. I hold dual American “oppression” title? What about of Palestinian minorities, like ne of the factors that of mobility was difficult for and Israeli citizenship. I am neighboring Syria, where the LGBTQI people and non- drew me to attend UR minority groups, especially Ian avid supporter of social justice government has murdered over Muslim religious minorities, all of was its promotion black people, to access, because movements. I have volunteered 200,000 of their own citizens in whom suffer tremendously in the ofO a diverse and inclusive the city’s large corporations— the last few years and makes daily Palestinian territories. in Israel and in the Palestinian community. According to specifically Kodak and Territories. I have spent months headlines with new atrocities? And in case you weren’t aware, Forbes, the enrolled student Xerox—were blatantly racist. in dialogue with experts on both Second, your Palestinian here a few facts about the reality population is approximately Both companies refused to sides of the political divide and care Awareness month project does very of Palestinians living in the state of 51 percent Caucasian, ten hire black workers, under deeply about a just and peaceful little to increase knowledge about Israel. percent Asian, five percent the impression that they solution to the conflict between the Palestinian culture and history, All Palestinians living in the state African-American, six percent were taking spots away from Israel and Palestine. but rather focuses solely on anti- of Israel are full Israeli citizens with Hispanic and Latino, and potential white workers. As By all accounts, I should be an Israel propaganda. Shameful. full equal rights. In fact, there are 16 percent international this discrimination continued avid supporter of Students for a And yet, it would be unfair three Arab political parties in the students. In comparison into the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and Democratic Society (SDS), but I to assume the plight of the government, and over 17 Arab with the state school I ’90s, black people made up am anything but. Here’s why. Palestinians isn’t bound up tightly members of parliament. considered—the University a disproportionate amount As a student at UR, I have with Israel. Israel’s imperfections Salim Joubran is a distinguished of Nebraska-Lincoln, whose of the inner city population, are many, and worthy of coverage. Arab-Israeli Justice of the Israeli student population is 85 while whites made up the By all accounts, I But to avoid producing one-sided Supreme Court, and has served percent Caucasian—UR majority of upper-middle should be an avid propaganda, you ought to fairly since 2003. Thousands of Israeli seemed to fit my needs well. class suburbia. address other key contributors of Arabs serve in the Israel Defense Soon after arriving on This is further correlated supporter of Students the Palestinian situation. Forces, attend universities, work as campus, however, I noticed with education level. Lower for a Democratic Consider the Palestinian doctors and lawyers, and serve as that the advertised diversity income might mean inability Society, but I am Authority’s “problematic” police officers did not seem to be reflected to afford a college education. leadership, who have taken So, no, I’m afraid that your in the faculty. My professors, Scholarships often impose a anything but. very large sums of money from characterization of Israel as “State and those of my peers, were minimum GPA requirement; their own treasury, robbing the Oppression” hardly comports with predominately Caucasian, however, if a person is experienced too many ignorant, Palestinians of badly-needed the facts, and is inherently anti- regardless of the subject area. working one, two, or three anti-Israel encounters, many of resources. And what of Hamas’ Israel. In contrast to this, I observed jobs, keeping a high GPA them masked by pro-Palestinian violent and theocratic police As a Jew, I treasure and aspire to that the Environmental is much more difficult. agendas. Mostly, I have let them state, where children, schools, and the value of “tikkun olam,” to repair Services Workers (ESWs) Moreover, kids whose parents pass. But now, with the latest hospitals are routinely used for the world as best I can. But to lend and dining workers were are not educated beyond a insult from SDS, in the form of military purposes? support to SDS hardly seems like a predominantly African- high school level often place “Palestinian Awareness Month,” I If you really cared about “tikkun”—a repair—at all. American. less emphasis on the necessity must speak up. Palestinians (and were focused It is nothing more than shouting This clear segregation of higher education. SDS, you claim you are “not on a true pro-Palestinian agenda, and blaming, and I simply do not among the different types When the University goes affiliated with any political party rather than an anti-Israel one), feel comfortable supporting you of staff (faculty versus about hiring dining workers and welcome people with political you would fight to improve their and your efforts. other employees) was rather and ESWs, the jobs tend views across the spectrum.” education, health, and economic I want to be an ally. Please, SDS, uncomfortable, and hard to to go to people who reside But this is not true. You have a opportunities by advocating for reconsider your positions and give overlook. When I brought in the predominantly black clear anti-Israel political agenda. their statehood and voting against me an opportunity to rejoin you. up the topic with my friends, inner-city areas. Knowing Here are two examples. the U.N. agency that prevents Schiller is a member of I found I was not alone in the history of white flight, First, your “State Oppression” Palestinian resettlement. the Class of 2017. having made this observation. race riots, and employment Although I could not find discrimination, it’s no any statistics regarding the surprise that such a racial dining workers and ESWs, difference continues to exist ‘Saturday Night Live’: Sin or I did find information between faculty and other regarding the ethnicity of employees. Salvation for this Year’s Election? professors. The ethnic makeup The question then of UR faculty is, alarmingly, becomes what to make of BY VENNELA show. be leaning that way because the mostly white, with a mere 6.6 the situation. In the past, PANDARABOYINA In an article from Politico titled ridiculousness of Trump in real percent drawn from minority there have been events to “Will ‘Saturday Night Live’ Take life is so absurd that to create a groups. improve worker conditions here were few things Down Trump?,” several comedians, caricature, the show has to turn After speaking with such as wages and hours, I was more excited to including Dean Obeidallah and him into a walking hate-machine. Associate professor of but seemingly little has been watch on TV this fall Samantha Bee, pushed for SNL to To be fair, people had been Anthropology Daniel done to address the faculty thanT Saturday Night Live’s spoofs cover the ground that the general lacking in respect for both Clinton Reichman, I learned that segregation. It’s difficult to of the presidential debates. media hasn’t in exposing Trump’s and Trump since long before this racial segregation stems solve the underlying issue Kate McKinnon’s performance SNL cranked up its satire. The from a combination of the of segregation, as it stems of an unbalanced and slightly To be fair, people insanity of Trump’s comments and economic and educational from a complex mixture of manic Hillary Clinton and Alec had been lacking actions over the past year, and the segregation in the Rochester class, race, educational, and Baldwin’s exaggerated Donald seemingly endless supply of road area. economic matters. Trump not only made me laugh— in respect for both blocks for Clinton, have already The Rochester area has long Awareness of this issue they also portrayed so clearly the Clinton and Trump made this election cycle seem been known for its history as in the student body—but issues most people have with the since long before surreal, so much so that people an epicenter of both the civil also, more importantly, in two candidates. need an outlet like SNL to laugh rights and women’s rights the administration—needs But when I scrolled through the SNL cranked up its at the state of the country without movements. Yet what is often to be the first step. The comments on each video, I saw satire. compromising their respect for overlooked in Rochester is the administration should be SNL garnering typical YouTube the institution of the presidential city’s years of racial tension— more proactive in recruiting hate. toxicity. Bee, in particular, criticizes election. most notably the 1964 race and hiring a diverse faculty. Instead of ragging on SNL for shows for smoothing over Trump’s SNL is how a lot of people, riot. There should also be more not being funny, the comments vitriol and inviting him on their particularly young ones, get their The riot began with accessibility to programs mostly criticized the show for shows for ratings. impressions of the candidates, but the attempted arrest of a such as can drives or clothing being “too liberal,” for lowering the SNL has also fallen victim to its primary objective is to be funny. 19-year-old black man by the donations for lower-income public respect of both candidates, this criticism, with people angry The show has been influencing the Rochester Police Department employees. and for acting irresponsibly overall. at the show for essentially being country’s perception of candidates after a phone call was made Without a call to action, Is SNL’s satire good for the general neutral on both candidates up since 1975, and it doesn’t seem by the Mothers Improvement the issue will not be solved, public because it makes light of until this fall. When SNL satirizes likely to stop anytime soon. Association of the Eighth and the cycle will simply start the election, or does it make the the debates, instead of seeing this SNL lays all of the flaws and Ward. The arrest ended in over. It is only through an candidates seem less qualified and as a way for the country to work faults of the candidates out, and it’s brutal violence by the police, active attempt to deconstruct decrease the perceived importance out their frustrations at the whole up to us to decide what we want to and a riot broke out at the segregation patterns that of the election? election, some people are assigning do with that information, laughing intersection of Nassau and things will change. Before this fall, many comedians a political agenda to the skits. all along the way. Joseph Avenues. Prathivadhi-Bhayankaram is a and news outlets started to impose And maybe SNL does lean Pandaraboyina is a member of Riots like this one led to member of the Class of 2020. their own expectations on the liberal. But it could also seem to the Class of 2020. PAGE 6 / campustimes.org MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 FEATURES To Niagara Falls: A Neverending Bike Ride
VADA COE / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Sophomores Abe Bonilla and Petar Dinev, and juniors Greg Marshall, Vada Coe, Mattison Flakus, and Rebecca Fuchs pose by Niagara Falls, having just completed the 85 mile bike ride to get there.
BY SHAE RHINEHART Niagara Falls, one way. junior Greg Marshall said. people asked ‘How far have we Flakus said. “Only two of us FEATURES EDITOR Round-trip, it reached a All six students biked the gone?’ the only way to answer ended up making the bike total of about 160 miles. entire 85 miles up to Niag- was ‘Too far to turn around.’” trip back that day; the other On a chilly October morn- “We planned to leave right ara Falls in a single day. “It The last phase, “Final Des- four took a bus from Buffalo.” ing, six ambitious rowers set after crew practice, having as- was an adventure that never peration,” was undoubtedly off on a rather unconventional sumed it would be a normal ended,” junior Vada Coe said. the hardest for the students. The portion of the and strenuous Fall Break adven- Marshall suggested that “We almost died two dif- ture: biking to Niagara Falls. ‘You may be the trip could be broken ferent times,” sophomore Abe trail that these six The Erie Canal Heritage bleeding, but we’re down into three “stages”: Bonilla said, referring to the students biked was trail is a 500-mile trail that “Beginner’s Enthusiasm,” wipeouts three members of 85 miles away from runs East to West from Alba- 10 miles from “Middle-Mile Slump,” their group experienced once ny to Buffalo. It was created Canada.’ and “Final Desperation.” the sun had set and the trail UR to Niagara as a means of goods transpor- Spirits were high for the first became more difficult to see. Falls, one way. tation before cars were read- work-out. It wasn’t until we stage. The students stopped “You may be bleeding, but ily available in New York. got to practice that we realized for a few minutes at each we’re 10 miles from Canada,” When asked whether they The portion of the trail we would be doing a 28,000m town they passed through on junior Rebecca Fuchs said, would ever make the trip that these six students biked row—not an ideal ‘warm-up’ the trail to stretch and grab after the second wipeout. again, responses were mixed. was 85 miles from UR to for the trip we had in mind,” some much-needed food. Coe said darkness came “I absolutely would,” Mar- “I remember us stopping in with about 15 miles to go. shall said. “It was just a super, Brockport about 17 miles in, “People started falling,” awesome, difficult adventure.” thinking that it wasn’t so bad, he said, “and it took for- Sophomore Petar Dinev and that we should be there in ever to get into Niagara.” agreed, saying he’d made the next few hours,” Marshall Once they reached their the trip once before and said. “But the ‘next few hours’ destination, the students he’d “gladly do it again.” ended up being about eight.” split up into separate Airb- Others matched their enthu- The Middle-Mile Slump siasm for the trip, but empha- was surprisingly difficult. ‘There was a sized the importance of map- “There was a constant lit- ping out travel time correctly. tle voice in my head telling constant little voice “I would make sure to leave me to stop and that I was ri- in my head telling earlier in the day, if I ever went diculous for putting myself me to stop and that again. It’s important to avoid through this,” sophomore Abe biking in the dark,” Fuchs said. Bonilla said. “I kept going, I was ridiculous They also emphasized because I knew that the feel- for putting myself the importance of fitness. ing of accomplishment would through this.’ “Don’t do it if you’re be so much greater than the not ready,” Bonilla said. relief I’d feel in giving up.” “Be prepared, be fit, and “At first we started by nbs and saved the tourist at- train before you go.” counting down the miles we’d tractions for the morning. “Or really, you could just traveled at each break,” junior “The next morning we got wing it,” Marshall added. VADA COE / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Mattison Flakus said. “But by up and went on the Maid Rhinehart is a member of The group took breaks off-trail for sight-seeing opportunities and rest stops. about half-way through, when of the Mist to see the falls,” the Class of 2018. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 / FEATURES campustimes.org / PAGE 7 PUZZLES SEX & CT Crossword Puzzle Costume-Inspired Sex Tips
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BY AMANDA MARQUEZ book and get dirty with your part- Morning wood usually leads to NEWS EDITOR ner—literally. morning sex, which, in my per- 10 11 Put that leftover or half-priced sonal opinion, is the best type of
12 13 14 15 16 17 ‘Tis the season of PSLs, sugar candy to good use and give your sex. Who needs coffee when you rushes, and playing dress-up. In the partner a luscious chocolate mas- can feel revitalized without having 18 19 20 spirit of Halloween, I’ve conjured sage. Melt your chocolate of choice to leave bed? up five tried-and-true sex tips in- to a temperature that softens it Debby Herbenick, author of 21 22 23 spired by some of the most inter- enough to lather with, but does not “Because It Feels Good,” says
24 25 26 esting costumes I’ve seen this year. make it hot enough to burn. “Having sex in the morning releas- These iconic couples have been Nothing is a bigger turn on than es the feel-good chemical oxytocin, 27 28 29 30 31 together for ages now, so they have the sensation of warm chocolate which makes couples feel loving to be doing something right, right? dripping down your chest or back. and bonded all day.” 32 33 34 Here’s what these costumes tell For increased pleasure, gently lick Morning sex has also been prov-
35 36 37 me about these characters’ sex lives: the chocolate off your partner’s en to strengthen your immune body. system, prompt the production of 38 39 40 Bugs and Lola - Foreplay antibodies that fight against infec- Want to know what keeps Bugs The Flintstones - Roleplay tion, and boost levels of estrogen. 41 42 43 and Lola doing it like rabbits? For many, role-playing is one of Save a horse and ride a cowboy, 44 45 Foreplay, foreplay, foreplay. those things that you’ve thought ya’ll. Foreplay is an essential part of the about trying, but never actually 46 47 lovemaking experience. It’s defined have for fear of being weird or scar- Mrs. Puff and Mr. Krabs - as any act that creates and enhances ing your partner away. If you have Motorboating sexual desire in a sexual partner— sex on Halloween, though, you’re I’m not sure Mrs. Puff teaches BY SAM PASSANISI ‘17 & DAVID SCHILDKRAUT ‘2O including kissing, touching, em- basically halfway there. All you this one in boating school, but for DIFFICULTY MEDIUM bracing, talking, and teasing. need to do next is act the part. your edification, I’ll let you in on Areas known as erogenous zones, According to Ian Kerner, author the dirty little secret that made Mr. ACROSS: 5. A hot summer indoor es- or e-zones, are particularly sensitive of “She Comes First,” role-playing Krabs momentarily forget about 1. Apocalyptic blizzard (if we’re sential to this type of stimulation. The 11 “has a built-in element of silliness money (gasp): motorboating. being tongue-in-cheek) 6. Semi-solid matter most sensitive e-zones are the inner to it, and in the end, it’s supposed Motorboating is formally de- 10. Give it a chance, according 7. Love interests for film noir thighs, nose, nipples, navel, toes, to be fun.” fined as the act of placing your to the Fab Four detectives back, ears, nape of neck, back of Who knows, if your partner gets head between a woman’s breasts 11. American makeup manu- 8. Eggs, to Caesar knees, lower abs, and the mind (in- really into it and they wore the and making the sound of a motor- facturer 9. French “no” tellectual stimulation counts too). right costume, maybe they’ll throw boat with your lips while moving 12. Superman’s family name 13. Campus Times publisher According to Men’s Health, fore- you a bone(r). the head from side to side. 14. British novelist __ Travers Angela ___ play is to sex what stretching is to a In the spirit of Halloween why 15. Sheriff in a Western movie 16. The “honest” 16th US workout: “easy to skip, but essential Woody and Jessie - Morning not try something out of charac- 18. Pollux’s twin President for great results.” You wouldn’t put Sex ter—hell, you’re already dressed up. 20. Millennial’s term of endear- 17. A “sweaty-toothed mad- jam on bread without toasting it If you’ve ever had a sleepover ment man,” according to the first, right? with a guy before, then you’ve Ken Bone - Transparency 21. Second-string messaging Dead Poets Society woken up to something a little If you haven’t decided on what app 19. Thin and bony (extremely Shrek and Fiona - Chocolate harder than the piercing sound of you want your Halloween M.O. to 22. Popular “chilly” Disney so) Massage your alarm clock (think lasso, but be yet, don’t worry! If you dress up character 23. Digital image format Who can forget the lust in Shrek shorter, I would hope)—morning as Ken Bone, you’re intentions are 24. Johnny ___ (i.e. one of 24. Like sandpaper, for instance and Fiona’s eyes when they were wood. clear. General Lee’s men) 25. Cinder-, Barbar-, umbr- soaking in the swamp mud bath That’s really what Woody meant 27. Old-school name for Hal- 26. It’s an unlucky omen if one together under the moonlight? when he said, “There’s a snake in Marquez is a member of loween of these crosses your path Take a page out of their fairy tale my boot!” the Class of 2018. 32. Watch me whip, watch me 27. Gone fishing, a.k.a. this do this (2x) 28. A note to follow “so” 33. Top-hatted guitarist for 29. A frequently updated com- Guns ‘n’ Roses puter software package 34. A ditty, for example 30. Swashbuckling Hollywood Open for Comments: 35. Biggie’s rival star _____ Flynn 37. __ Stine, author of Goose- 31. To appreciate properly bumps 36. Base desires Race and Diversity 38. 20th century LSD popular- 40. Spanish frog izer Timothy _____ 43. Jazzy instrument, for short 39. Pants, for short 44. “Yes,” in German Commission Report 41. South Korean tech con- 45. Kung-Fu Panda’s Dragon glomerate Warrior All staff, faculty, and students are invited to 42. XY individuals comment on the recommendations made by the 44. Host of the 2020 Summer Last Week’s Presidential Commission on Race and Diversity. Olympics Solution 46. Biceps, colloquially speak- The report is available online at 1 E 2 V 3- A 4- N 5- S 6- K 7- E 8- N N 9- E 10- L 11- S
ing 12 C A C A O 13 I R E 14 P E P www.rochester.edu/race-diversity-report. 47. Not composed in any key 15 U N C H A 16 R T E D 17 M A 18 A C E 19 P O E 20 C R O C 21 D O N T 22 S 23 I 24 O N E There will be three town hall meetings to discuss DOWN: 25 O U T 26 S 27 K I R T S 28 T A J this report: 1. Dust particle 29 R V 30 P O 31 T O S T A D A 2. Dashiel Hammett’s character, 32 E P I N 33 T E M the Continental __ 34 E R 35 R 36 A C 37 P E 38 P I Tuesday, November 1 3. Cried M 39 I B 40 I S C U 41 O 42 A 43 K 44 B A T T E R C C L N B H 4:30–5:30 p.m. River Campus, Hawkins-Carlson Room 4. Hombre ____, as Trump 45 E N T E R P R I S E 46 L A might’ve said 47 R A N D 48 A L L E R G E N Wednesday, November 2 Noon–1 p.m. Eastman School of Music, Dean’s Dining Room, Student Living Center 3–4 p.m. University of Rochester Medical Center, Flower City Driving School Lower Adolph Auditorium #1-7619 Pasquale Petrella 871 Monroe Ave. In-car instruction Rochester, NY 14620 Please send input via email to 5 Hr. Course 585-490-0977 6 Hr. Course [email protected] [email protected] by 5 p.m., November 10. Boater Safety Course flowercitydrivingschool.com PAGE 8 / campustimes.org FEATURES / MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 CAMPUS ODDITY UR Guide to Lost & Found
BY SHARON LEE of a student rummaging through thetic medical devices, car CONTRIBUTING WRITER an overflowing cardboard box. hubcaps, dentures, and even “There is a common miscon- local town welcome signs— Each year, around 3,500 lost ception that someone can just have found their way into items are filed by the Depart- walk in and ask to look over the lost and found reserve. ment of Public Safety (DPS). the lost and found property to Once, like a scene out of an DPS’ lost and found re- determine if anything belongs espionage movie, a suitcase serve is responsible for any to them,” Lead Security Offi- carrying $2,300 was found. items lost on the River Cam- cer Brian Rushford, who over- Although only about 25 per- pus, at the Eastman School of sees the lost and found, said. cent of all lost property is even- Music, and at Strong Memo- tually claimed, Rushford said rial Hospital, as well as Strong “Public Safety officers will do West and Strong Ties mental their best to notify a known health clinic. The system is property owner by use of the run based on the guidelines of University employee or stu- New York Personal Property dent data bases, parking data Law 252, which requires that base, Strong Hospital patient found personal property be ei- resources, multimedia re- ther “returned to its owner or At UR, lost property is se- sources, or Internet searches.” turned over to the local police.” cured by DPS in a locked area. Lost objects remain in the After retracing their steps nu- The procedure for retriev- reserve for a specified length LEAH NASON / PHOTO EDITOR merous times and turning dorm ing it places heavy emphasis of time (depending on condi- A property custody report must be filled out for reclamation of any lost items. rooms upside down to no avail, on proper identification be- tion and price value), ranging the next step most students fore anything can be returned. from two weeks for anything person who originally found serial numbers, registering bikes take is calling DPS at its lost Asking for positive identifica- under $20 to five years for any- the lost property, provided with the Department of Trans- tion, verification passwords, se- thing valued at $5,000 or more. that there is no breach of per- portation and Parking Manage- Once, like a scene rial code numbers, or an object’s If still left unclaimed, ob- sonal or medical information. ment, and labeling and pass- in an espionage specific characteristics that only jects such as textbooks, sup- “We have turned over $600 to word-protecting any valuables. its owner would know are among plies, and other school-related a finder once the retention time Even if you do end up los- movie, a suitcase some of the methods officers items are given to the Univer- frame was met,” Rushford said. ing something, and the situa- carrying $2,300 was use to ensure that everything is sity, while others are donated To improve the sys- tion seems helpless, don’t de- found. returned to its rightful owners. to various local charities. Un- tem, Rushford said DPS spair: A woman who thought Items commonly found in- claimed glasses are typically needs students’ help. she would never see her wallet clude UR IDs, credit cards, donated to the Eye Clinic at He recommended that stu- again was contacted by DPS and found number, 275-2552. wallets, purses, cellphones, Strong Memorial Hospital. dents take safety precautions, after someone found her wal- such as photographing any ex- let—35 years after she’d lost it. But the process of retrieving keys, and driver’s licenses. In certain circumstances, 76933 any lost items from DPS is differ- But sometimes, much more common law dictates that an pensive property ahead of time, Seremetis is a member of ent than the stereotypical image bizarre items—including pros- item may be given back to the keeping records of receipts and the Class of 2020.
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5021A0129 MILLION BUCKS_C32773_10x8_Various_1.indd Cyan Magenta Yellow Black MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 campustimes.org / PAGE 9 HUMOR Eastman Statue Comes to Life Humor Section Scratch n’ Sniff BY JOSH OSTROFF But Eastman was having none CONTRIBUTING WRITER of this. Pounding his chest, Give it a try! Eastman picked up the brother, “MUST. DESTROY,” George carried him all the way over to Eastman’s statute bellowed as he the Genesee River, and threw him awoke from his 84-year slumber. in, roaring, “I DONATE. YOU Wandering off to the statue MOVE.” of Ed Hajim ’58, still intact and When other students angrily unmoving, an angry Eastman called Public Safety on the men- knocked it down, stating, “I acing statue for destruction of REAL DONOR. YOU JUST property and posing a threat to COPY.” The Eastman statue then other students, an officer asked, went off to destroy all the other “Was he drinking?” After the stu- statues at the school, presumably dents replied that he was not, the for not donating nearly as much officer stated, “Sorry, but there’s as him, but still getting a statue nothing we can really do.” dedicated. Continuing on his violent ram- Upon ending his triumphant page, the Eastman statue turned return to life at the University over cars, broke water fountains, by smashing everything he saw, and smashed computers, yell- Eastman then decided to go over ing, “WHY SO HOT? WHY to the Fraternity Quad to see WEATHER DIFFERENT?” how much the beer had changed But as the night came to an end since he had last and the sun rose over the cower-
SCOTT MISTLER-FERGUSON / HUMOR EDITOR CHRIS HORGAN / SENIOR STAFF
Substitutions for 2016 Election
BY ERIC FRANKLIN point. aren’t Bernie Sanders can plausibly HUMOR STAFF “I had read about all of Donald be better than other people who Trump’s patently false, violence-pro- also aren’t Bernie Sanders,” Lorimel / ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR LUIS NOVA A few weeks ago, the first presi- moting, crime-admitting, uniquely- said. “If that’s the case—and this been there. dential debate between Hillary Clin- bigoted, and democracy-poisoning is still only a theory I’m working Shoving other students out of ing, frightened UR students, the ton and Donald Trump drew 84 mouth spewage in the papers, but on—I think Hillary would be im- the way to get to the entrance of statue turned to take one last look million television viewers, the most seeing him say it out loud in the hal- measurably better than Trump on one frat house, Eastman shouted at the grand Rush Rhees library, in the history of televised debates. lowed halls of Hofstra University?,” every metric. I’m starting to think simply, “LET. IN.” a tear slowly forming in his eye. Most of the voters the Campus Berg asked. “That was the straw that that life under a Clinton presidency “Sorry, man,” a fraternity “WILL MEET AGAIN,” he Times spoke to had already decided broke the camel’s back.” could be bearable. Maybe it would brother stationed at the entrance said. And, once more, the cold, which candidate they preferred. “I’ve always believed that whoever even be mildly pleasant!” said. “You got to wait outside like brown statue returned to its frozen But we were able to find tens of pretends to be the most religious Mike, a registered Republican everyone else. Maybe you’d have state, ready to awaken years later. people nationwide who were truly person must be the best candidate, from Indiana, said the debates better luck if you’d brought Mrs. Ostroff is a memxber of unsure of which candidate they but I think I might have to vote for clarified what he had been worrying Eastman or something.” the Class of 2018. preferred. Clinton this year,” he added. about since July. One such voter was Kyle Smith, Antonio Lorimel, a first-time “I had faith that Trump was just from New York. voter from Whitesboro, CA, viewed playing the primary crowd,” he said. Asked about the election and his the race from a different perspective. “I thought his knack for changing opinions of Clinton and Trump, “Ever since I became a democratic positions without consequence Disappoint Your he replied, “Who? What election? socialist six months ago, I was fully would suit him ideally when pivot- Wait, what year is it? Why am I in the convinced that there are only two ing to the general election to defeat Parents... hospital?” Doctors later informed us kinds of politicians,” he said. “On the she-devil who FOX News has that Kyle had just woken up from a one hand there’s Bernie Sanders and convinced me resides within Hill- coma he had been in since 1967 and Elizabeth Warren. This category is ary’s soul.”“But based on the debates, Write Humor had never heard of either candidate. called ‘Good People,’ and they are it turns out he really is just a poorly- Other voters we talked to had the only two members of it. All wrought clay sculpture inhabited heard of both candidates and still other politicians belong to the other by pure narcissism. I think I have for the somehow hadn’t chosen one before category, namely ‘Satan and All His to vote for the she-devil.” the debates. Minions.’” Asked if such comments were ap- Campus Times Doug Berg, a registered Repub- But the debates gave him a new propriate from the current Repub- lican from a deeply religious Ohio perspective. lican nominee for Vice President, family, was conflicted because “As I listened to Hillary talk Pence replied, “What!? I thought Clinton is pro-choice, but Trump about policy while Trump lied this was off the record! Don’t you [email protected] is publicly known to have broken about whether he had committed dare print that!” at least seven of the 10 Command- misdemeanor sexual assault, I real- Franklin is a member of ments. He described his breaking ized that maybe some people who the Class of 2017. PAGE 10 / campustimes.org HUMOR / MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 Rebranding UR
BY SCOTT MISTLER-FERGUSON HUMOR EDITOR
I believe, above all else, in re- inventing oneself in an instant. I think it’s important to constantly change your look, signifiers, per- sonality, etc. This importance only increases as you look at people, groups, or institutions with room to improve. Therefore, I would like to submit a brief set of ideas for redefining the UR brand.
The new and improved “Me- liora”: 1. “Abandon hope”: borrowing from Dante’s Inferno would serve well to help incoming freshman to set their expectations low. 2. “In Starbucks, we trust”: Our school motto should reflect our values and ideals above all else. 3. “Punish. Your. Bank Ac- count”: If you say it like it’s a challenge maybe people won’t complain as much. 4. “Winter is Coming”: You’re goddamn right it is. 5. “Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure”: I don’t think anyone would argue with me that the University is the Ravenclaw of J.K. Rowling’s mag- ical world. 6. “Everybody makes mis- takes”: Hannah Montana’s genius is relevant in every facet of our lives as college students.
The new and improved Roch- ester Blue and Dandelion Yellow: 1. Black and yellow. We need to pay better homage to our school mascot. 2. A conglomerate of every Ivy League school’s colors: If we want to stop being a “little ivy,” we bet- ter start acting like one of the big kids. 3. Gold and gold. Because we are number one in every way. 4. Silver and bronze. Okay,
AUREK RANSOM / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF fine, maybe we’re not number SAM PASSANISI / OPINIONS EDITOR one—but we’re up there. 5. Every color of the rainbow. In this way, we assert our domi- nance as the most diverse school in the world. 6. Red, white, and blue: These Bad Advice from Brian colors don’t run.
BY BRIAN LEONARD nothing. Two important things in Antarctic penguin popula- stricken nations such as Syria, The new and improved Rocky CONTRIBUTING WRITER to remember about climate tions. With this one, the con- Afghanistan, and Somalia, the the Yellowjacket: change are that it’s not your nection is even clearer. As more European countries that they 1. The Genessee: A picturesque Dear Brian, fault and that there’s nothing and more penguins die, animal flee to become, as we say in visual of the river from centuries you can do to help. heaven becomes increasingly America, “melting pots.” Earth ago when it didn’t look like slow- Climate change has me wor- Just as it could in the past, crowded. As we all know, PV hears this, and since it knows moving mud. ried about my personal impact contemporary global warming = nRT. In other words, crowd- that things have to be hot in 2. Eddie: The overworked, on the environment. I try to can be explained by large-scale ed things are hotter than less order to melt, it decides to get malnourished, fatigued Take Five do what I can, but sometimes I changes in our environment. crowded things, and I don’t hotter. You don’t have to be a student. feel like it’s not enough. What For one, there are the rising think it’s that much of a stretch scientist to make these sorts of 3. Joel the Groundhog: If you are some ways I can be more sea levels worldwide. Statistical to suggest that some of the re- connections. catch him, you get an extra year eco-friendly? analysis shows a strong corre- sulting excess heat from animal You see, Dan, climate change of NCAA eligibility! —Dan Edwards lation between this trend and heaven is somehow “leaking” is perfectly natural. It’s driven 4. Grimace from McDonald’s: rising yearly temperatures. The into our world. These are the entirely by changes that would Nothing says perfect branding Okay, Dan. Normally, I connection is obvious, but I’ll kind of self-evident truths your have happened on their own, strategy like the world’s second wouldn’t reply to the same per- spell it out. As the amount of corporate overlords don’t want regardless of human interfer- largest fast food chain. They’d son two weeks in a row, but water increases yearly, so, too, you to hear, Dan. ence. We have no reason to feel probably give us free Big Macs you’re the only one sending does the number of boats. Of all the possible causes of responsible for this disaster. for it. me questions, so I guess I don’t These, as we all know, run on climate change, one sticks out Since I have to end this with a 5. An iron fist: Because at this have a choice. coal, which releases harm- to me as both under-discussed piece of advice, I’ll say this: try institution, we respect power So you want to know how ful CO2 into the atmosphere and largely misunderstood: blaming it on immigrants. It’ll above all else. to be more eco-friendly. Okay, upon combustion. the international refugee cri- make you feel a lot better. seems easy enough. But you Another possible cause sis. As more and more people Leonard is a member of Mistler-Ferguson is a member of know what’s easier: doing would be the recent decline flee from drought- and war- the Class of 2017. the Class of 2018. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 campustimes.org / PAGE 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT No Jackets Required Takes UR Back With ’90s Tunes
BY BEN SCHMITZ The rendition of ska hit “The A&E STAFF Impression That I Get” was an- other highlight, showcasing a UR’s premiere student-run bombastic horn section. cover band club No Jackets Re- One thing that did put a stain quired turned back the clock on some of these highlights was this past Friday in the May room technical problems (no fault of with their Fall concert, “The To- NJR’s) that distracted and de- tally 90’s Show.” tracted from several performanc- The theme of this show was es. At some moments there were all things musical from the several minute gaps between 1990’s—from the familiar songs while sound problems theme songs of iconic TV shows were worked out or mics faded like “Friends,” “Fresh Prince of in and out sporadically. Bel Air,” and “That 70’s Show,” During a cover of “Iris” by the to the hard-hitting aggression of Goo Goo Dolls, the mics cover- Nirvana and Rage Against the ing the string section were either Machine. muted or turned down so low The format of NJR’s shows in that the strings were entirely in- the past few years has been to fo- audible, failing to showcase the cus on a unique theme each con- effort put into arranging and re- cert, with past themes including hearsing those parts. the Grammys and even a Rain- Overall, NJR was as fun to see forest show. as ever. The variety of songs pre- Performances within a single sented in this show provided ev- concert vary significantly, with eryone with something to enjoy. vocalists and auxiliary instru- The constant changes of lineup, mentalists switching out for al- while at times jarring, allowed most every performance and the prevented the show from grow- core instrumental backing band ing stale despite its runtime of changing a handful of times over two hours. throughout the show. NJR shows aren’t really about This constant shifting gives cohesion or consistently perfect NJR shows a certain lack of co- performances—they’re about hesion, but it tends to serve as seeing your friends and peers part of the appeal, not a detri- perform some fun and classic ment. songs. In that regard, NJR deliv- The sheer variety that found ered as always. in 90’s music exacerbated this Schmitz is a member of CHI HUANG / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER incongruousness somewhat, but the Class of 2018. KEY student Tom Howard and seniors John Gacita and Alex White sing at Friday’s concert. NJR did a good job of laying out their set list in a way that kept the energy flowing throughout without any dips longer than a song or two. Another positive of the varied set list was the number of differ- ent genres and types of perform- ers they were able to incorporate. In the first portion of the show alone, listeners heard everything from a soulful performance of feel-good slow rocker “To Be With You” to a punishingly in- tense and high energy rendition of Rage Against the Machine’s “Bulls on Parade,” both of which were highlights of the first of the three sections in the perfor- mance. Due to the size of NJR’s per- former list and the sheer number of songs performed (26 in total), the quality of the performances did vary. Despite some occasion- al stumbles and foibles, it was still abundantly apparent that NJR put a lot of time and effort into arranging and rehearsing these songs. The variety of auxiliary instru- mentation was especially impres- sive, with some songs including full blown string or horn sections and others featuring impressive solos on everything from me- lodica to saxophone. A cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Al- ways Love You” showcased this prowess with a string section providing a soft sonic bed for the song’s absolutely killer vocal CHI HUANG / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER performance to soar over. Freshman Madison Zaelit brought back the grunge look for NJR’s Totally ‘90s show. PAGE 12 / campustimes.org A&E / MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 Indulgence Resurrects CT RECOMMENDS MJ’s Classic ‘Thriller’ ‘THE BABADOOK’ BY ISABEL DRUKKER BY DAVID SCHILDKRAUT styles,” Indulgence adviser and A&E EDITOR NEWS STAFF sophomore Elana Antoine said. “All our dance styles are unique In the wake of its Thriller and you can see that in our per- flash mob Friday at the Memo- formances, in our choreos. We There’s some disagreement about what actually led to the musical concoction rial Art Gallery’s Museum of can learn from each other and “City Club” by the Growlers, but there’s no argument that I’m glad it happened. the Dead: Alive Again social, grow.” With the Strokes’ lead singer Julian Casablancas’ blessing (he dubbed them the the Indulgence Dance Crew While Indulgence does not “most interesting band in the world” to Rolling Stone magazine), “City Club,” re- brought the spirit of Halloween currently participate in any leased earlier this year, has been making a definite statement. to campus Saturday by hosting “It’s our diversity, The Growlers are truly a band that draws from the decades. Their original style a Thriller dance workshop. is clearly a ’60s pop sound. At the same time, though, you hear hints of influences Students learned the moves not just our ethnicity, from the Strokes, the Killers, and, dare I say, “When You Were Made” reminds me to the dance of Michael Jack- but also our dance of “Florida Kilos” by Lana Del Rey. Their self-described “Beach Goth” umbrellas son’s iconic song, considered styles... All our dance the fact that the Growlers are some sort of mixture of flower children meets disco the best-selling album of all night club culture meets “Perks of Being a Wallflower.” time in the U.S. by the Re- styles are unique and Earlier albums like “Hung at Heart” stay true to its ’60s pop song sound, light- cording Industry Association you can see that in heartedly telling its listeners “One day you’re going to be my wife… Someday, when of America. our performance, in tall boys turn into champagne.” After a series of brief “City Club” makes a definite turn, maturing in both sound and concept. warmups, Indulgence member our choreos. We can Their newest video release, “I’ll Be Around,” which they collaborated with the and freshman Jerrod O’Baya learn from each other Strokes to make, takes place in a ’70s-styled hospital run entirely by an inebriated and sophomore Jordan Leon- and grow.” staff. In it, lead singer Brooks Nielson dies and comes back to join a ghostly party ard taught attendees how to with back-up singers in hospital gowns. The ’70s styled dress and setting juxtaposes move and groove like the zom- with their previous clear ’60s sound, recognizing that the band as a whole is moving bies in Jackson’s music video. competitions, it strives to be forward. By the end of the two-hour active on campus. This year, Songs such as “When You Were Made” ask the listeners to look back and realize workshop, those present were it plans to hold another work- “You were the reason they stuck around, But you’re old enough now, Don’t worry dancing it out undead-style, at shop during the spring semes- babe.” “The Daisy Chain” retains the Growler’s original sound best, with a quietly the end taking a new, creative ter. harmonized chorus, upbeat keys, and a patient drumbeat. The lyrics “Weakest link twist to the traditional dance In the past, Indulgence has in the daisy chain, This is just a powerless pain, And I’m bursting out of my veins” from the music video. held an annual spring show, continue the theme that there was something better before, and that something is “We’re trying to be more which it plans to continue over. open and invite people on- holding. Last February, it also Still, this lyrical content is paired with music that undeniably makes you feel campus and off-campus” In- sold dance-o-grams for Valen- optimistic. Musical repetitions, such as those in “Night Ride,” are comforting, and dulgence advisor and UR tine’s Day. the album only requires one listen to feel familiar and at home with each individual sophomore Elana Antoine said. Indulgence also performs song. As a whole, the album is recognizing that music doesn’t have to be either side “Part of that involves the work- at the BSU Stepshow, a com- of an emotional spectrum—rather, work can be both happy and sad at the same shops and having high school petition where “hardcore” time. students come into our prac- teams from the Rochester area And people can be too. If the Growlers’ earlier work was describing how happy tices and learn the dances with compete in their stepdance and light life is, “City Club” is realizing that life can be dark—but it’s still okay. us and get inspired.” routines. The show is a clear Drukker is a member of favorite of the Indulgence lead- the Class of 2017. Indulgence plans to ership. expand its on and off- “We love seeing them per- form,” Holley said, “And they campus presence. love seeing us perform.” The workshop was not sim- While its primary focus is ply a learning experience; In- on performances at UR, Indul- dulgence plans on another gence has taken its groove to a Thriller flash mob in the com- variety of off-campus locations. ing days, this time involving In 2014, the group participat- KNOW SOMETHING WE DON’T? workshop participants in addi- ed in a flash mob marriage pro- tion to members of the dance posal at Eastview Mall with the crew. YouTube’s Breaking Normal Indulgence was founded in Productions, bringing its own 2001 as part of the Black Stu- original choreography to a spe- dents’ Union (BSU) to repre- cial day. The video of the occa- sent the interests of involved sion has over 250,000 views on students. Members choreo- YouTube. graph their own hip-hop and Additionally, Indulgence hip-hop fusion dances and per- recently held a practice with form throughout the semester. youth from the Teen Health While doing its own cho- and Success Partnership to help reography is a critical part to bring a little bit of the UR to the success of Indulgence, it local youth. On Oct. 1, Indul- has also let to past disagree- gence performed at the Roch- ments between members on ester Institute of Technology’s REVIEW YOUR what choreography should be Stand Strong and United event. included. Looking to the future, In- FAVORITE MUSIC, “Since we are so diverse and dulgence plans to expand its we have diverse dance moves, on and off-campus presence sometimes a lot of people don’t by getting both UR students MOVIES, feel comfortable doing certain and youth from the Rochester dances,” Indulgence co-cap- community coming together tain and junior Kavon Holley through dance. SHOWS, AND said. “A lot of people on the “I definitely think first of all team don’t always feel com- that we are the best at what fortable doing certain choreo. we’re doing on campus,” co- PERFORMANCES Some people would bring for- captain and senior Jie Deng ward choreo and other people said. “[We are] the best at pro- FOR THE wouldn’t want to do it.” moting hip-hop culture. What Holley noted, however, that we are trying to be involved due to the wide diversity of the with, community service, by CAMPUS TIMES. group, experimentation with working with the Boys and new moves and techniques was Girls Club, [brings] people not common. officially on the team together.” CONTACT “It’s our diversity, not just our Schildkraut is a member of ethnicity, but also our dance the Class of 2020. [email protected] MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 / A&E campustimes.org / PAGE 13 MEDIA MATRIX Spirit in Art Moves MAG Artist Raps Feminism ALIVE AGAIN FROM PAGE 1 A security guard noted one Aset himself was lost long ago. EP’s opening track, “You Text “It’s been a theory of mine day that rings had appeared on Pistilli adds that though ru- Back Slow” feels like Vitarah is for a long time that artists, per- the glass, as if the beam sup- mored noises and strange oc- starting where her last single “Tell formers, actors, that kind of porting the coffin had been currences have been noted Your Husband” left off. On “Tell thing, when they do whatever moved. most often in the woman’s Your Husband,” Vitarah vents it is they do, they put so much “I brought it to the atten- college, he is mostly intrigued about married men who blow up of themselves into whatever it tion of one of our curators by the physical evidence of her phone. On “You Text Back is they’re doing,” MCPI found- [thinking] this i s movement inside the Pa-de- BY JEFF HOWARD Slow,” Vitarah laments the oppo- something that er Rob Pistilli said. “When beh-Aset’s case. They hope COLUMNIST site: a man who takes too long to an artist sculpts something maybe some- to find an explanation for respond to her messages and leaves or paints something, a lot of one didn’t no- whatever is happening inside Editor’s note: The “Channel Surf- her hanging. While Vitarah’s raps them gets transferred into that. tice the MAG. ing” column has been renamed to stay focused on similar material as I want to find out if there’s any like “Lights go on and off, foot- “Media Matrix.” her past singles—female empow- kind of truth to that, if there’s steps are heard, doors open I’m proud to promote a super erment, men being crazy—her any kind of residual that comes and close,” Pistilli said. “We’re talented artist today! Her name is tone feels more urgent on Project off of that.” hearing a lot more reports of Princess Vitarah and she’s a badass V, making the EP a very fitting The inves- things happening here.” who’s music is on Soundcloud place to leave off after her two sin- tigation T o prevent and Spotify. I was so happy when gles gave us a taste of her fire. will mostly I opened up SoundCloud on my The second track off of the EP, focus on the browser this afternoon and find “Money on my Mind,” is where build- that Princess Vitarah released a Princess Vitarah delves into un- ing new EP of raps! The EP is called charted sonic territory. The track that “Project V” and it lives up to the has hot synths that evoke a Lil was expectations created by her two ex- Wayne type beat, with futuristic for- cellent singles, “Nigerian [P---y]” filters and sound effects to give merly a and “Tell Your Husband.” the track an exciting sheen. It ex- wom- Vitarah’s two lead singles before plores Vitara’s determination to a n ’ s the release of “Project V” featured be at the top of the game, and, in col- tight, simple, trendy-sounding trap general, it’s a very fulfilling listen. lege. beats. They might not have been Other highlight tracks include But activ- “game changing” beats, but they “Diamonds,” which has beautiful ity inside the went hard (the claps and snaps on funk guitars and a super groovy case coverin fg the beat to “Nigerian [P---y]” were vibe, and “Everything I Want” has the coffins of ear candy). However, it wasn’t just Drake-esuqe bubbly synths and an JAMIE RUDD / Pa-debehu-Aset PRESENTATION EDITOR the beats that carry Princess Vita- EDM-type modernity. in the Helen H. years any damage to the rah through her songs. Vitarah’s Princess Vitarah is the kind of Berkeley Gallery of Ancient ago when this was placed art, MAG staff will be present technical skill, attitude, feminist low-key, up-and-coming star that I Art has also drawn the MCPI’s here,” Gasbarre said. “And she with each team MCPI sends. message, and sense of humor on love discovering in 2016. I would attention. said, ‘Absolutely not. That’s As far as Pa-debeh-Aset’s these two singles set her apart from venture to say that her beats and “The glass somehow moved, not something that we would case, it should technically pro- a sea of “trendy” rappers in the in- vocal tracks aren’t mastered. As of which is impossible,” Member- let fly.’” tect anything inside (or out- ternet underground today. right now, her tape has four likes. ship Manager and “Alive Again” According to ancient Egyp- side) from harm. On “Project V,” Princess Vitarah However, in this day and age, that organizer Jessica Gasbarre said. tian culture, the anthropoid “It’s in this hermetically delivers the same empowering at- don’t mean a thing. Princess Vitara “You can’t get to it. Even the coffin will serve as Pa-debeh- sealed case,” Gasbarre said. titude as on her lead singles, over is in it to win it with her attitude, light bulbs are changed from Aset’s body in the afterlife if the “Nothing can come in, noth- sophisticated beats that channel and I think that’s enough to make the top. You can’t get air actual mummy is destroyed. ing can come out.” modern day underground trap as her a star. around a mummy because it’ll Though the coffin is on dis- Drukker is a member of well as throwback Dr Dre/So-Cal Howard is a member of start to disintegrate.” play, the body of Pa-debeh- the Class of 2017. vibes (think Chronic 2001). The the Class of 2017.
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