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Maggie Gilroy / Editor in Chief A-2 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Gawker’s string ISIS triggers debate on U.S. response of bad luck: Lawsuits, sextapes and half of a million dollars
CHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer
I wouldn’t want to be on the S.S. Gawker Media right about now. According to recent reports and Gawker’s own words, the media news and gossip blog has lost thou- sands of dollars and is slated to lose millions if it keeps following the trend it has been. But, what is that trend? And why is it following a downward path? Well, there are a lot of reasons. Let’s count them. First, there are the sextapes Gawker Media pub- lished, one of which involved professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. On Oct. 4, 2012, A.J. Daulerio published a story in which he narrated the contents of the wrestler’s sex- ual escapades and provided a link to the movie. Seven months later on April 25, Gawker Media was ordered by a circuit court judge to take down the article, video and the comments; Gawker refused to do so, prompt- ing a huge legal battle between Hulk Hogan and the sensationalist company. The same year, Gawker Media and founder Nick Denton were slapped with a lawsuit by former Courtesy of NYtimes.com employees, claiming that during their time with the Peter Kassing with a truck filled with supplies for Syrian refugees. company, they were classified as interns to avoid be- ing paid. CONNOR HOFFMAN can hostages killed recently were have concluded, that it’s not in soldiers to fight ISIS. While some Legal battles abounded between the former in- Special to The Leader journalists James Foley and Ste- the best interest of American Republicans may support more terns and Gawker Media and were followed up with ven Sotloff. On top of this, ISIS citizens to pay ransoms for any force, they are hesitant to give Gawker Media’s handling of the case and cover up of The Islamic State of Iraq and has attacked U.S. soldiers in Iraq organization, let alone a terrorist the president more war power in the case from any of its other interns. So far though, Syria (ISIS), a terrorist group, and Syria. Such an attack against organization,” said White House fear of another endless war in the Aulistar Mark, Andrew Hudson and Hanchen Lu took the life of another inno- U.S. forces demanded a response Press Secretary Josh Earnest. Middle East. claim that they worked 25 hours, 24 hours and 15 cent American, U.S. aid worker from the U.S. “I still would say no, don’t The Republican party wants hours respectively and were not paid anything. and former soldier Peter Kassig Earlier this year, in June, do that. At least these people are the president to take a different The lawsuit in question is after compensation on Nov. 16 . According to Fox ISIS took over much of Northern politically motivated, but then tone. 2012 Republican candi- for the unpaid wages and other damages, but has yet News, ISIS grew out of the re- Iraq, causing the U.S. to resume you open yourself up to every- date for president Mitt Romney to see an outcome. Instead, the company is seeing a mains of Al Qaeda in Iraq and air start-up again military opera- day criminals who will just say, has said he favors sending U.S. drawn-out year of legal battles. spread to Syria. tions. According to Fox News, ‘Oh American abroad — there’s troops to Syria and Iraq if neces- And now following that? ISIS released a video show- the U.S. has already launched $500,000 walking by,’” said sary to combat ISIS. A whole slew of scandals involving Gawker’s ing the removed heads of Kassig airstrikes in Iraq and Syria earlier Fredonia professor of political “At some point, somebody’s video game blog, Kotaku, and its tech blog, Valley- and some Syrian soldiers. This this year to halt the advance of science Dr. Alexander Caviedes. boots have to be on the ground,” wag. 16-minute long video was posted ISIS and eventually destroy the “You need to go into [it] said Speaker of the House John Kicking off with Nathan Grayson and Kotaku, to social media networks and fea- group. with a positive plan. Not just to Boehner. Grayson wrote a story in which he was personal tured a concealed ISIS member According to NBC News, try and say, ‘This is a problem According to The Fiscal friends with video game developers and gave them standing next to a severed head this has caused President Obama we need to eradicate.’ What are Times, not every Republican positive press. This was all denied by Kotaku itself, that the organization claimed to order a review of how the U.S. you going to leave in its place? supports this. The main oppo- and Stephen Totilo, the man in charge of Kotaku, to be Kassig’s. The video also responds when citizens are taken You [have] got to be very cau- nents of this are Senator Rand claimed that there was a look into articles and Gray- showed ISIS beheading several hostage overseas. This is fueled tious you don’t leave some kind Paul and Senator Ted Cruz. They son, and they did not see any breach of ethics. Syrian soldiers. by complaints that family mem- of western-looking secular solu- also have expressed a lot of con- As game reviewer and “Consumer Advocate” President Barack Obama bers of those killed believe the tion in place. It’s got to be a so- cern about increased presidential TotalBiscuit said on Twitter following the announce- responded to the video, calling U.S. did not do enough to save lution which is still quite open to war powers. ment, “Kotaku has investigated Kotaku and has found the act “pure evil.” The parents their loved ones’ lives. the native population’s desire to The U.S. is still deciding Kotaku innocent.” of Kassig, Ed and Paula Kassig, Also according to NBC express themselves religiously,” exactly how it would like to re- And the final cherry on top? have asked the media not to post News, one of the main policies said Caviedes. spond to ISIS. Something has to During National Bullying Prevention Month in any of the images or videos that that Obama plans to continue is According to The Fiscal be done soon so another Ameri- October, Sam Biddle, writer at Valleywag, responded ISIS distributed. the refusal to pay ransoms for Times, Obama has asked Con- can life is not lost. Now it is up to to the outrage over Gawker’s, along with gaming Kassig is the third American hostages captured by terrorists. gress to grant him new war pow- the U.S. to decide how it wants to journalism as a whole, lack of ethics by tweeting hostage killed by ISIS in the last “The president continues to er authority to allow for more deal with ISIS, and if they believe “Bring Back Bullying” and advocating the bullying three months. The other Ameri- believe, as previous presidents airstrikes and training of Syrian ISIS should be punished or not. of “nerds” to teach them their place in the world. Between refusing a court order to remove a vid- eo and an article that was purely sensationalistic in na- ture and nothing more, not paying workers and simply calling them interns, and letting breaches of ethics and employees to run amok, it’s no surprise that Gawker has lost more than half a million dollars already. 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A-3 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Classes and activities cancelled due to storm
Administration takes numerous factors into consideration
providing safety and security.” AMANDA DEDIE an. “What we learned that when classes are can- There are also a lot of other people involved Special to The Leader celled, students make assumptions. One of those in the consideration to cancel classes. The deci- is, that the library is closed, because why would sion doesn’t come just from Horvath herself, but Students received a “Winter Weather Mes- the library be open? But the library is open!” a whole slew of other people who contribute to sage from President Horvath,” an email that tends The weather is bound to get worse in the the planning and eventual decision of a snow day. to go out at the beginning of signs of bad weather, next few months, but classes can’t be cancelled “To make that decision, I keep in touch with on Monday, Nov. 17. It explained the college poli- forever. Here are a few tips from Horvath for a lot of people. I keep in touch with our chief of cies for cancelling classes, as well as safety tips braving the winter weather, so that students can police, who talks to Dunkirk and Fredonia police for those who may need to brave the weather. get to and from home and classes safely. for road reports. I talk to the provost, because ac- Perhaps the most important, and most quot- Safety: Be extra cautious on campus and ademics are her responsibility, so I want to make ed, part of this email, which was posted by stu- community roads and walkways. Take your time, sure she supports cancelling classes. I look at the dents to social media outlets on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and assume that surfaces are slippery. Wear ap- events calendar to see what events are planned. through the rest of the week, was President Hor- propriate footwear to reduce the chances of slips. Some of it is following up and seeing what events vath’s statement, “...the closing of the Thruway Before driving, clear the snow from your vehicle, can still be executed as planned,” listed Horvath. has been a benchmark for us in cancelling classes and be sure you have plenty of gas for delays and “I also talk to David Herman, vice president of and activities.” windshield fluid for the salt on the roads. Student Affairs. I have to make sure there aren’t In this particular case, benchmark means that Good judgment: Those who live off campus issues with food service, and I even talk to Kevin the closing of the thruways is a starting point, or are in the best position to know whether they Kerns about the technology incubator in Fredo- the event that marks the beginning of the consid- should be on the roads, given their commute, ex- nia.” eration to cancel classes. perience as a winter driver and level of fatigue. One of the main concerns amongst students “If our thruway is closed because the weather Faculty, staff and students who live within walk- was whether or not the library was open and fully here is so bad that the visibility is poor on the ing distance of campus may find it easier to walk functional. Randy Gadikian, the director of Reed thruway, that would prompt a closing, but the in bad weather than to clean off cars and dig out Library, explains some of the procedures of li- weather wasn’t bad on our part of the thruway,” of driveways and parking lots. Staff members brary staffing and services in the event of class stated Horvath in a recent interview. “It was who choose to stay home must use accruals, but cancellations and bad weather. closed because up in Buffalo, there were all those supervisors should be understanding and sup- “Our staff, and many of our student employ- trapped vehicles. So yes, the thruway was closed, portive of that choice. Turn to friends in town ees, don’t live in Fredonia, so there’s a little bit of but it wasn’t because our weather [on the thru- if you need a place to stay; if the floodlights are job shuffling,” says Gadikian. “It all depends on way] was bad. It was because the weather was bad on at the President’s House during a storm, it’s who can make it in. We may not be able to have elsewhere.” a sign that you’re welcome there if you need a reference services, or archives open. We might Horvath chose to cancel all classes and ac- place to wait out the weather. restrict access to certain portions of the building.” tivities after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and the Communication: Be prepared to use the In this case, the online archives and data- entirety of Nov. 18 and 19. But, despite popular tools available — email, phone, ANGEL, social bases are available through the SUNY Fredonia beliefs, closing a campus isn’t an easy decision. media — to connect with those you need to if the website. But if those are not preferable, Reed Li- “Can people get in and out of campus? It’s weather prevents you from meeting face to face. brary stays open as many days as possible, for as also a matter of the fact that yes, there are a lot Faculty who need to cancel class should be sure long as possible, even in the face of class cancel- of faculty and students, but there are also a lot to communicate that to students and their depart- lations and bad weather. of workers that need to get here for us to func- ments as soon as possible. “I was pleased with our students [who] tion,” said Horvath. “So everything from clearing worked who were able to get here,” said Gadiki- the sidewalks and roadways, to preparing food, to
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University 1:15 p.m. A calculator was found in Reed Library. A report was filed. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 5:45 p.m. Margaret M. Chicco, a parent of a student, was issued a traffic ticket and was arrested 10:00 a.m. Graffiti was found throughout Schulz Hall over the previous weekend. A report was filed for leaving the scene after backing into a light pole outside University Village, causing damage. A and an investigation was held. statement was taken and a report was filed.
11:30 a.m. There was vandalism on a bulletin board in Eisenhower Hall. A report was filed. Friday, Nov. 28, 2014
10:04 p.m. A man in a hoodie was walking around in a dark apartment in a townhouse in University 5:56 p.m. A dorm lock malfunctioned in Igoe Hall. The heating plant was notified, the residence Village. A report was filed and the area was checked. The subject turned out to be a student who lived director on call was notified, entry was gained and a work order was submitted. there and there were not problems. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 Fredonia 5:32 a.m. Jacob A. Pancanowski, age 18, was arrested for smoking marijuana in Hemingway Hall. A report was filed. Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 8:22 p.m. An unknown person(s) pulled the pull station in Igoe Hall. The area was checked and a report was filed. 12:35 p.m. Joshua D. Spiller, age 35, was issued a traffic ticket for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 4:48 p.m. A New York State drivers lisence was found near the campus exit by a local resident. The item was stored and a report was filed. 8:44 p.m. Kathryn S. Tennyson, age 44, was issued traffic tickets for drive while intoxicated per se, driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 2:35 p.m. Students were found jumping off the bridge into a snow pile. A report was filed and grounds was notified. 1:30 a.m. Josue Baez, age 26, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, resisting arrest, obstruction of government function in the second degree, unlawful possession of Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 marijuana, littering on public property and open container.
8:24 a.m. The intrusion alarm went off in the art gallery. A report was filed. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014
9:26 a.m. The panic alarm went off in the health center. A report was filed. 7:25 p.m. Zachary P. Kemp, age 23, was issued traffic tickets for failure to use designated lane and aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 11:26 a.m. An M & T Bank card was found in lot 13. A report was filed and the object was stored in the temporary evidence room. Angel A. Perez-Morales,age 34, was held on $250 bail.
1:13 p.m. The alarm at the art gallery was set off. A report was filed and the alarm was reset. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014
Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 James R. J. Crocker, age 43, was held on $500 bail for petit larceny, obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree and disorderly conduct. 8:54 a.m. The DFT alarm went off in Cranston Marche dining hall. A report was filed and the alarm was deactivated. All information printed in The Leader’s police blotter is a matter of open public record. No retractions or corrections will be made unless a factual error is shown. Anyone who is 10:53 a.m. An iPhone was found near Erie Hall. A report was filed. cleared of charges has the right to have so printed. It is the responsibility of the accused to provide notice and proof of the dropped charges. 1:15 p.m. An iPhone was found in Reed Library. A report was filed. A-5 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Race to the Top implements additional mandatory testing for ed majors
MEGHAN GUATTERY success, and inform teachers and understanding of working with by the faculty and staff is not doing in order to be prepared and Staff Writer principals about how they can diverse students, English learn- going unnoticed. As difficult as ready to work in the field of mu- improve instruction; ers, as well as ethnically diverse these tests may be, many stu- sic education.” As you count down the days • Recruiting, developing, students, students with disabili- dents feel more than prepared, While these tests require an until graduation, and that diplo- rewarding and retaining effec- ties and students who are strug- thanks to their education from intense amount of preparation, ma is just out of your reach, the tive teachers and principals, es- gling with things like poverty,” Fredonia. they also require a greal deal of last thing you want to be think- pecially where they are needed said Givner of the EAS test. “I think our music education money. ing about is taking more tests. most; The third and most substan- department has a good method in “The costs of these tests are And for many education ma- • Turning around our tial newly implemented test is preparing us,” said senior music pretty ridiculous,” said Tyler jors, it’s not much of a choice. lowest-achieving schools. the Teacher Performance Assess- education major Tyler Eighmey. Eighmey, a senior music edu- In order to receive their In August 2010, New York ment (edTPA), which requires a “They have a good balance be- cation major. “I think they are teaching certificates, students State was awarded $696,646,000 videotaped submission from a tween teaching what is on the costs that students aren’t really must pass a series of four exams, as a winner in the second round student teaching session, as well tests and other interests a profes- warned about until about a year usually taken during their senior of the federal Race to the Top as a digital portfolio. sor might believe relevant to the before they need them, for some year of college. Following the competition. According to “Along with doing a 15 to course.” students, that can be problem- recent implementation of “Race “Race to the Top,” these awards 20 minute video, the candidate When it comes to adequately atic.” to the Top” by the Obama Ad- are presented to states that are has to write up a single-spaced, preparing students for these ex- The ALST, EAS and CST ministration, three new exams, “leading the way with ambitious close to 30, 40, 50-page long ams, many students start early. cost approximately $115, while and modifications to fourth, yet achievable plans for imple- narrative describing the learning “Starting as a freshman, you the edTPA runs about $350. were enforced in order to test the menting coherent, compelling, context, the lesson plan, how it begin working towards passing “Because these exams are extent of applicants preparation and comprehensive education will be assessed, what the learn- these exams,” said Taylor Good- required for your teaching cer- for the world of education. reform.” ing objectives are, a critical re- man, a senior childhood inclu- tificate, if you don’t pass on “‘Race to the Top’ is the The New York State Board flection of how the video went, sive education major. “While the first try you have to take it latest initiative to increase the of Regents recently finalized what they would do different you don’t have to take them until again — and pay again too,” said rigor,” said Dean of the Col- plans for three new mandatory next time and its reference to the you are a senior, the majority of Goodman. “It all adds up pretty lege of Education Dr. Christine exams for all teaching hopefuls. research,” said Givner. your education classes are struc- quick and can be overwhelm- Givner. “It goes back to children The first of the three tests Modifications were also tured around common informa- ing.” and youth in urban areas and is the Academic Literacy Skills made to the Content Specialty tion found on these exams.” Regardless of the money schools, where there is a lot of Test (ALST). The ALST tests Tests (CST). These exams test Music education majors be- and time spent on these exams, poverty, not being successful. the candidates understanding of the applicants’ knowledge of gin their work during their first in the end, students credit those They are not achieving, and they “proficient, close, and critical their specific areas of study and year at Fredonia as well. Foun- who have helped them the most should be.” reading.” It consists of 40 select - what they will Birchwoodteach, focusing dations of Music Student Education is along the Housingway. The U.S. Department of ed response items, two focused on the foundational knowledge a required class that all first se- “The professors at Fredo- Education asked states to reform response items and one extended learned in 100 and 200 numbered mester freshmen must take. nia have been really awesome in Phone: 917.617.9484 four specific areas: response item, and takes approxWeb:- courses www.fredoniabirchwood.com in their disciplines. “We begin creating portfoli - helping to prepare for these ex- imately 3.5 hours to complete. “We are doing our best job os and writing reflection papers ams,” said Goodman. “It’s really E-mail: [email protected] • Adopting standards and The Educating All StudentsWatch here [at Video: Fredonia],” saidwww.youtube.com/watch?v=v3wbtcrD8hA Givner. on why we want to be in music comforting to know that they assessments that prepare stu- (EAS) test is a constructive re- “We’ve been doing what now education,” said Eighmey. “The are doing their best to help you dents to succeed in college and sponse test and the second of is being articulated as the most job of the professor is to take reach your goal and it often feels the workplace and to compete in the most recent New York Features:State effective way to prepare educa- a student from high school and like they are working with you to the global economy; Teacher Certification Examina- tors for over 20 years. 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I would keep the five minute over- (716) 645-0443 days game. time length and continue the shootout for- Pads are much bigger now. mat afterward. If a goalie feels the puck anymore, it’s On a marketing level I would expand a miracle. I would leave the chest protector the NHL to 32 teams, with cities being alone, but the leg pads are a bit too wide/ added in Seattle and Quebec. I don’t think tall. Shrink them an inch on the sides, and there is a doubt Quebec will have a team maybe trim a little off the top, and say hel- in the coming years in actuality, and Se- lo to the five hole, shooters. Goalies would attle is not far behind. be against this, but fans want more scor- Next, I would relocate the Florida ing. I personally do not want to see soccer Panthers. They are turning the corner as on ice (i.e. bigger nets). a good on-ice team and are on their way Maybe that change will bring back an in that regard. When it comes to their fan acrobatic goalie such as Dominik Hasek base, I would help them pack their own again. After all, Dom didn’t need giant U-Haul out of their home arena in Sunrise, pads to win his Vezina and Hart trophies Florida. The Panthers have had attendance and still post goalie numbers that are phe- problems putting them at record numbers nomenal even today. for all the wrong reasons. If I’m going to make the goalies a lit- So where would they go to keep the tle disadvantaged, players, you’re next. At number of teams at 32? least, some of them are. Brad Marchand, West, of course! The NHL has talked meet “Rule 46.11 Instigator.” I am about about Las Vegas getting a team and Kan- to take that one out. Wanna run around like sas City has the Sprint Center, unoccupied a rat? Like throwing some cheap shots and by any of the two major arena sports and not having to answer for it? Not anymore. has hosted NHL preseason action before. Now that we take out the instigator rule, Not to mention in the current 30 team for- fighting can be a result of your actions. mat, the Western Conference has 14 teams That’s not the only change players as opposed to the 16 in the Eastern Con- would endure during my tenure. ference. Hockey players have become almost My reign seems to be coming to a too robotic with the size of their equip- close, so if you would excuse me, I have ment, as well. I would reduce player’s a few calls to make to the NHL offices... shoulder pads and elbow pads to a more necessary size. Yes, that takes away pro- have helped you or hindered you?
Steven Wong Ryan Scott Sean Smith freshman, sound recording technology freshman, chemistry freshman, video production “I think it helped me because there were a few “I think it helped me because it delayed a couple tests so I have tests that were supposed to be last Thursday and “I think it hindered me because I have now two tests longer to study.” Wednesday and both got pushed to this week so it gave due tomorrow, and I’m not going to do good.” me a lot more time to study over break.” A-8 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Photo Page
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MAGGIE GILROY the roles of George and Mary, announced at a later date. that emulates the sound of to try new things,” said Taylor Editor in Chief we are also playing actors As radio focuses on vocal footsteps in the snow. Aspects Sheehan, a senior acting ma- playing those characters,” said acting, as opposed to physical of the Bartlett Theatre, includ- jor who also portrays Apple- “Every time a bell rings, an junior acting major Andrew action, creating a radio play ing the exit signs, have been white in certain performances. angel gets his wings.” Vertucci, who plays Jake Lau- has posed several challenges modified in order to resemble “We’ve all learned a lot and The iconic words of Fran- rents in select performances. for the actors. architecture of the 1940s. stepped out of our comfort ces Goodrich, Albert Hackett, “In all Hollywood movies you “The action takes place in “The audience members zones.” Frank Capra and Jo Swerling’s just see how the characters on a radio station, and each ac- can most definitely expect to The production also fea- 1946 screenplay, “It’s a Won- screen are reacting to the plots tor is playing a person that has have a full Radio Station expe- tures scenic design by Shelbie derful Life,” will be said as in the movie. In this produc- come to the radio station to act rience,” said Julie Patel, junior Colombo, lighting design by part of the second Walter Gloor tion you see how the actors and put on a play. There is not acting major who plays Sally Timothy Neggie, costume de- Mainstage Production. But, playing those characters react much physical action,” said Applewhite on certain nights. sign by Chad Healy, and hair this time, they will travel from to George and Mary falling in David Rivera, who also plays The production is guest di- and makeup by Miranda Bash- the Bartlett Theatre straight love, George’s life falling apart Laurents for select perfor- rected by adjunct and Fredonia winger. The cast also features into the radio waves. and how alumnus Jeff Kringer, Nick Cahill, Jack- Opening on Dec. 5, “It’s it affects Marc de ie Blasting, Michael Flanagan, A Wonderful Life — The Ra- them as la Con- Kate Armstrong, and Daniel dio Play” was adapted from the people.” “Remember, no man cha. Rivera. original screenplay into a radio Actors “Our “It’s a Wonderful Life — play by Joe Landry. It follows portray director The Radio Play” will be per- the life of George Bailey, a fa- several dif- is a failure who has and guest formed Dec. 5-6, 11-13 at 7:30 ther, community member and ferent char- artist, p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. There businessman, as he experienc- acters in friends.” Marc de will be a pre-show a half hour es a great setback to his busi- the “Won- -’It’s a Wonderful Life’ la Con- prior to each performance. ness on Christmas Eve. Bailey derful Life” cha, has “This is not a loud music is then sent Clarence, an angel story, dis- worked and explosive lights kind of who has yet to earn his wings, tinguishing extremely show,” said Rivera. “‘Wonder- who demonstrates to Bailey between hard to ful Life’ is a story about a man how different life would be for each character with their voic- mances. “Therefore, the chal- get us to get ‘out of our heads,’ who, with a little help from an those around him if Bailey did es. lenge to entertain and capture so to speak,” said Rivera. angel, realizes how beautiful not exist. In addition to the live per- the audience is skyrocketed: “We’ve done many different life is amidst all of the strug- The Christmas classic will formances, the play will also be How do you command an audi- vocal exercises and games and gle and misfortune, simply for not be performed in a tradition- broadcast on WRFA-LP 107.9 ence with just your words and the finished product can with- the reason that he has friends. al format, but as a radio play. in Jamestown. It will also be your facial expressions?” out a doubt be attributed to Having never seen this movie This allows the audience to streamed live on wrfalp.com. In order to create the atmo- that.” before, playing George Bailey observe actors play two roles: Colin Braeger, production sphere of a live radio show, a De la Concha is a 2005 has changed my life. This story radio actors and the characters sound designer and junior the- “foley artist,” played by Steven graduate of the musical theatre has changed me. If you want to they portray. atrical production and design Saelzler, generates live sound program. be moved and feel every possi- “This show is special be- major, will record the produc- effects. Sound effects include “Marc creates a wonderful ble emotion that there is, come cause in this production, al- tion live for the broadcast. The everything from a squeaky door atmosphere where we are able see ‘Wonderful Life!’” though we are mainly playing times of the broadcast will be hinge to a bag of corn starch to have fun and are not afraid B-2 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 An artist's life David after Fredonia ... Holton
KORI BARKLEY it would be more fun to do it as an expat than a tourist,” Staff Writer Holton explained. “YASC was a chance to live abroad, have a good job and gain some experience for jobs back “You learn most when you’re having fun.” home ... [but] there’s part of me that really loves the expat These are the words that David Holton, a Fredonia life and wants to stay overseas forever, maybe teaching.” graduate of Fall 2013, lives by. Holton tries to channel his three biggest influences During his time at Fredonia, Holton transferred be- at Fredonia when teaching in the Philippines: former col- tween applied music and composition majors and gradu- league Alec Dube for his positivity, musicology and music ated with a performance degree. Though he was primarily history professor Michael Markham for his enthusiasm a music major, he was also greatly interested in English and while teaching and English professor Natalie Gerber for philosophy. her intelligence and fusion of wit and intolerance for non- “Getting an artsy job is rough in today’s society,” sense. Holton said. In the event that he does eventually return to the states, He spent his summer after graduation interning at Holton plans to attend graduate school for music and pos- Boosey and Hawkes, a British classical music publisher. sibly psychology or law. While he enjoyed the working there, he found it to be bare- Fredonia was a place where Holton felt he really grew ly sufficient as a job. into himself and became comfortable with his personality. Determined to live and work in a foreign country, His friends aided in this transformation. Holton joined the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) “It’s amazing to meet so many people with all their shortly after finishing his internship. own quirks and to live through so much trial and tribulation As part of the missionary society of the Episcopal and good times together,” Holton said. Church, YASC sends young adults across borders for one Some of his fondest memories with these friends in- year to serve beside other Anglicans. YASC volunteers cluded bonfires at the creek, late nights in Mason Hall com- have lived and served in Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Cape plaining and goofing around with other music majors, and Town, Johannesburg, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Uru- the moods that capture the entire campus, such as “the first guay and Costa Rica, among other places. warm days after winter when the grounds would be dotted Holton now volunteers in the Philippines on Luzon by sunbathers and everyone would spend as much time as island, teaching English, theory, music and mathematics to possible outside,” as he described it. the underprivileged; aiding women, children and container Holton advises future graduates something that Ber- ship crews; and working on farms and promoting organic nard Woma, master of the Ghanaian xylophone and direc- and sustainable farming techniques, all while spreading the tor of the Saakumu Dance Troupe, once told him: “bad Anglican word. dancing never hurt the ground.” Since he can remember, Holton has had wanderlust to In other words, despite skepticism, you can do any- live in a different country as a migrant. thing with enough confidence, focus and hard work. Holton “I always wanted to see the world, and thought that proves that possibilities are endless..
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BRIONA SAAS With the holidays fast approaching, the inevitable question of what gifts to get for your loved ones is undoubtedly creeping its way Special to The Leader toward the front of your mind. For many of us, college eats most of our money, leaving us with few funds to pay for the many gifts we want to present to our friends and family. While it would be easy to just draw them a picture or give them a bag of candy you found on sale at Walmart, What’s up, fellow students? I hope your break if you’re like me, you would rather give them something they will actually use, right? Read on to discover a few of the DIY gifts I’ve discovered was filled with family, friends and fun — as it that will hopefully make your holiday gift-giving experience a little less stressful on you and your wallet. should be. I get it: We all wish break would last for-
ever, but, like me, I bet you missed something about SHARPIE MUG being back at FRED. This is a super easy and cheap gift that is good for anyone on your Going back to school after a break is hard. list who consumes liquids … which is hopefully anyone and everyone. We’re used to not having an alarm wake us up, All you need is a cheap, plain mug — in this case, the cheaper the mug, eating delicious home cooked meals and having the better, because the Sharpie actually adheres better to cheaper mug familiar faces around. It’s comforting, I know, but glazes — and an oil based Sharpie in the color and thickness of your we are so close to the home stretch. Let’s not come choice. Make sure your mug is clean, and then draw whatever design back to school sad and wishing we never left home; you want onto it — be creative and use as many colors as you want! let’s come back pumped to get through these finals Then, let your mug dry overnight. (which are not too far away), and when we’re done The next day, place your mug in the oven and heat it to 375 de- we can enjoy a month’s worth of waking up without grees. Leave your mug in the oven for about an hour, then turn off the an alarm during winter break! oven and allow the mug to stay in it while it cools down — it is impor- tant the mug be in the oven while it is heating up and cooling down to Stay Positive avoid drastic temperature changes! Baking your mug really sets your design and allows the mug to be dishwasher and microwave safe. And A great way to get through these weeks before there you have it — a completely DIY, one of a kind gift … and all for break is to change your attitude. It’s a short time, and as we’ve learned, these weeks fly by. Put all well less than $10. Courtesy of sarahmarie28 on Etsy.com of your focus and energy into your finals; trust PUZZLE COLLAGE me — it will be worth it. Let’s spend winter break worry-free about our grades and feel confident we If you have an artsier person in your life, this easy DIY is for you. did well, rather than spend the whole time feeling You will need an old jigsaw puzzle; a canvas or other blank surface; anxious about doing poorly. multipurpose glue — super glue would work; and spray paint, if you choose. First, if you wish to do so, spray paint the jigsaw puzzle pieces De-stress for Success to be whatever colors you want them to be — maybe a gradient or just various shades of a color that is prominent in the house of whoever will Another way to conquer these next few weeks be receiving your lovely and thoughtful gift. without stress is by not adding on more stress! It’s Then, once the pieces are dry, arrange them on your canvas or a common mistake made by many of us, and it’s other surface and glue them down …That’s it! This is a super simple so simple to reverse it. STUDY! Not studying and project that can be taken in so many different directions, and it actually feeling unprepared for your finals will add way turns into something I would want to display in my home in, say, a more stress and won’t help your grades either. game room or other playful area.
Sleep, Sleep, Sleep MAP OR PICTURE Courtesy of babyecochic.com SLEEP! Get the z’s you deserve — it makes COASTERS you feel so much better than when you don’t, and These drink coasters are perfect for the loved one on your list who we need to keep our minds happy and energized, loves entertaining or just kicking back with a drink in hand. You will especially at times like these. need Mod Podge (a miracle adhesive substance sold at basically all craft stores), some old floor tiles or blank ceramic/tile coasters and some Eat Regularly maps or other meaningful images printed out on paper. A paint brush could also be helpful, but in the case that no paint brush is available, Don’t skip out on meals. Nourish your mind; it your good ol’ finger will do just fine! can actually help you do better, believe it or not. If First, cut the maps or pictures to fit the tiles or coasters you are us- you’re skipping meals, you’re going to get hungry ing. Then, paint a layer of Mod Podge on the back of them and let that eventually — sorry — and if you’re thinking about layer dry — this will prevent wrinkles during the next step! When the eating during a time you need all your focus on your back of the maps or pictures are dry, go ahead and spread a thin layer of studies, then you’re adding more stress to your life! Mod Podge on the top of each tile, carefully place the map or picture on What are some ways to get rid of stress if top of that layer and, finally, paint a top layer of Mod Podge on top of you’re already overwhelmed? My one true piece of the map or picture. Leave the coaster(s) to dry, and you’re done! advice that always works for me is to think of things For an added little bit of holiday flair, wrap the coasters in red and that make you happy. Fill your mind with positive green ribbon — simple and festive! thoughts. What makes you happy? What are your passions? If you are beginning to feel overwhelmed TIE BLANKET Courtesy of thecountrychiccottage.net with stress, take a break and approach your chal- This is a classic DIY project, but I think it’s a great one — every- lenges with a clear head. one can use a cozy blanket to cuddle up in, and the project is SO cus- Another tip to relieve the stress that comes with tomizable! You can make the blanket speak to your loved one’s hobby, finals is to plan ahead. Make a schedule for yourself to his or her favorite sports team, or TV show or you can even have it and actually follow it! Make the schedule easy, and match his or her home! You only need two pieces of fabric — prefer- do a little bit each day — even if it means starting ably fleece, each one about 54 inches squared — and a pair of scissors. way before the day of your final. You’ll be thankful Lay the two pieces of felt back-to-back with both of their “good you did when it’s the night before your exam and sides” facing out. Next, cut four inch squares from each of the corners, you’re not stressed about learning all the material and, one inch away from each square, begin cutting four-inch slits into in one night. the pieces of fabric. Make sure each slit is one inch away from the next Now, once you’ve made your plan, you have to down the length. Once you have completed this cutting all the way stick to it. There are so many temptations in college around the blanket, knot every other pair of flaps together, then flip the that will make us want to put off everything, but whole project over and knot the remaining pairs of flaps. And that’s it! think of it in the long run. Would you rather goof It sounds much more complicated than it is, I promise. off for a few days and mess yourself up for your exams in the long run, or stay in and study for a few So there you have it — a few cheap and easy holiday gift DIY days and be free to do what you want and forever ideas to get you started. Remember, the Internet — and especially Pin- be proud of your success? Take this time to relieve terest — can be your best friend at this time of year, so use it! And Courtesy of blog.houseoffifty.com yourself from stress and find out more about your- amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, remember to take time to ap- self. This is only a small obstacle we have to get preciate life’s little gifts — those gifts are the best DIY projects around. through and, once we do, it will be amazing and so worth it. B-4 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Fitness Column ‘This War of Mine’ isn’t your typical war game MO SADEK enemies you will face aren’t only depression is just as contagious The do’s and “donuts” Staff Writer those who can be killed by a gun. as the flu. Killing isn’t rewarded Throughout your time surviving with points or a voice congratu- There was one house, un- the war you will face depression, lating you on that wonderfully of college fitness touched by the war. An old couple starvation, illness and fatigue. placed headshot. Instead, you end lived there trying, to preserve as While there isn’t a storyline up on the cold, hard floor, crying much of the pre-war sentiments to follow, each character does with regret, unable to wash off that they held so dear to them. I have his or her own story to tell. the blood on your hand. People in Part 3 observed them through their key- The longer the characters survive, the group will have to feed you, hole, listening into their conver- the more they reveal about their and seeing you like that has an ef- JORIAN HOLKA has to be done in a gym — ac- sation about how they had met lives before the war and become fect on them, as well. Eventually Special to The Leader tivities such as sports, hiking, in war — how he was a soldier important to you as a player. As you start to wonder if this game biking and jogging can all be who found her priceless during a the game progresses, you begin to will actually end, and honestly, I In Part two of this col- employed on rest days to pro- time one would use cigarettes and feel more invested in each of the couldn’t tell you. After 24 days umn, the benefits of weight mote recovery in a different stamps as a form of currency. characters and form a connection under siege, starvation, suicide, training and the basic guide- environment! Remembering that there with them in a unique way — you plague and abandonment, the war lines governing how to do so Secondly, be sure to keep were people who depended on the must keep them alive. That’s what inevitably claimed my four civil- were reviewed. your food intake consistent. supplies they had, I went into the makes the game so hard, though. ians. However, it is a well- In other words, don’t eat less house. The old man stood up and As you begin to feel more toward It’s obvious that the develop- known fact that one’s hab- on your rest days because you approached me, saying, “What are these characters, you start to feel ers did not mean for this game to its, not only in the gym but feel as if you should since you you doing here? Please leave…” responsible for their survival and be easy — war is not easy. Rather outside of it as well, play a won’t be burning as many cal- I knew I couldn’t leave, so I want to see them make it to the than serve us another mystery major role in his/her goal at- ories training that day. In or- attacked him, hoping he wouldn’t end of the war. meat log like the “Call of Duty” tainment. In the fitness world, der to rebuild the torn muscle put up a fight. I had never killed Most of the game focuses on or “Battlefield” franchises, “This “recovery” is the broad term tissue and restore your body someone before, and I didn’t the survival aspect of war. Since War of Mine” gives our society used to describe everything to its optimal state, your body want this to be my first. In that there aren’t many supplies avail- a peek at what it’s like on the one does that positively con- requires the same amount of moment, his elderly wife ran the able, you must scavenge from clo- other side of the gun. There was tributes to his/her body’s rep- calories, macronutrients and stairs, and the old man cried for seby locations. However, all these one point in the game when I at- aration processes. micronutrients as it does on help. I didn’t want his voice to at- places have their own stories and tempted to trade some cigarettes The manner in which training days. tract anyone who could possibly events taking place. Some loca- and moonshine to soldiers for muscle grows and/or becomes Finally, always remember have weapons, so I had to do it — tions may be unavailable due to some supplies, but was held by stronger is as follows: resis- to drink the proper amount I killed him. poor weather conditions, like them at gunpoint. Eventually, tance training causes micro- of water for your body type I began taking the supplies snow, or too dangerous to travel they shot, but I was able to escape scopic tears in skeletal mus- and training style. Accord- from the house, but there was too to because of the fighting going unscathed. Even though this is a cle tissue (the extent of which ing to Bodybuilding.com, as much; I decided I would return on. Regardless, you have to find game, how many times in war are typically determines one’s an incredibly general rule of another day. As I went through some way to get what’s necessary civilians mistaken for enemies or soreness) that are soon after thumb, multiply your body- the medicine cabinet, I heard for the group’s survival through found in similar situations by sol- repaired by the body’s natural weight by 0.55 in order to cal- his wife’s cries coming from the trading with other survivors or diers who are fighting to protect processes, thereby creating culate the minimum number next room. I watched her, head robbing them. Each choice you them? stronger/larger muscles. And, of ounces of water you should in hands, sobbing over the events make does have an effect on the While this is a game, it although the body will repair drink each day. However, that had just occurred. characters psychologically, mak- doesn’t feel like just a game. the torn fibers on its own, depending on your training As I returned to the shel- ing every action in the game feel These events happen, and the there are many things one can schedule and intensity, you ter, I still couldn’t comprehend heavy and meaningful. characters can be relatable to real do in order to expedite and may require more. what I had just done. I heard my That’s what makes this game people. War isn’t about being a enhance the processes that do It is a well known fact thoughts over the shelling and the hard — the people. Sometimes demi-god action hero mowing so. that drinking the appropriate gunshots, tearing me apart. This you’ll have to decide if giv- through crowds or explosions First and foremost, be sure amount of water each day can war of mine isn’t just out there in ing your last bandage to a dying (sorry Michael Bay). “This War to incorporate at least two to be tiring/annoying for some. the streets: It’s all around us, and mother of two is possible, or if of Mine” doesn’t change the way three periodically-spaced rest If you find yourself in such it’s consuming me. helping your neighbor pull people war works — war never changes, days into your weekly weight- a situation, simply remind Pavle had just done some- out from a collapsing building is but the way we look at it can. training schedule. Doing so yourself of the numerous facts thing unthinkable, and it was my worth dying for. In most cases, If you’re interested in pur- will give your body a chance regarding water and the bene- fault. seeing the the fruits of your sac- chasing a copy of “This War to adapt to the training you fits of acquiring enough water “This War of Mine” isn’t rifices makes for a satisfying of Mine,” it is available on PC, have put it through by it gain- each day. easy. You aren’t a civilian pick- time, but watching the group suf- Linux and Mac OS for $20 via ing strength, power and en- First off, water comprises ing up a gun and joining the rebel fer over your generosity makes digital download on Steam or on durance. Furthermore, regular roughly 80 percent of the hu- forces or a militia, nor are you a helping hand seem more like a the Humble Store. Note that the rest days will give your body man body and is required for an unstoppable force. You’re the foot in the grave. Humble Store has an exclusive systems (musculoskeletal, im- the execution of almost ev- school teacher who loves chil- As the war rages on, it gets edition of the game at the same mune, nervous, etc.) a chance ery bodily function including dren, the soccer player who can harder and the conditions seem price but with additional down- to recover from the effects digestion, circulation, nutri- run, the teenager who grew up bleaker. As supplies run out and loadable extras (DRM-free copy, training has upon them. ent absorption, waste excre- stealing on the street; you are the scavenging runs become less Steam key, exclusive wallpapers, However, it is naive to tion, chemical reactions and just an average person trying to profitable, people start to lose soundtrack and a printable post- believe that one’s rest day cooling. In addition, staying survive in a desperate time. The hope. In “This War of Mine,” er). must consist solely of rest. properly hydrated will help In fact, there are numerous to boost your metabolism, things one can do in order to burn fat, excrete excess sub- improve the quality of his/ cutaneous fluid (i.e. “water her rest days, such as cardio, weight”), control your appe- stretching and anything else tite, improve your endurance, that works to promote the cir- improve your mood, reduce FSA December Holiday Events culation of blood throughout fatigue, improve cognitive the body. Such activities and functioning and more. Stay- Holiday Cookie Sale the resulting augmented blood ing hydrated should be a no- watch your e-mail for more information flow will work to shuttle oxy- brainer considering the nu- gen and necessary nutrients to merous benefits of doing so. Wednesday December 10th the muscles that need repair- Seeing as to how this is ing, thereby increasing the the last edition of this column Cupcake Tree speed of recovery. However, prior to winter break, have a University Commons Lobby - 3pm-7pm remember to keep your activ- happy holiday season with ity level at a reasonable level your family and friends, and — your goal is not to further be sure to start putting some Thursday December 11th break down muscle tissue, but of the given advice into prac- Holiday Dinner rather to expedite the restora- tice! tion of it. Furthermore, keep Cranston Marche - 4pm-7:30pm in mind that not everything B-5 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Wednesday The Leader December 3, 2014 SPoRTS B-8 Hess finishes college career at NCAA National Championships
DYLAN FORMAN pressive 5:08 per mile over the Staff Writer 8,000 meter course. After the race, Head Coach Senior cross country stand- Tom Wilson said, “The race out Zakkary Hess traveled to ended up being a lot faster than Mason, Ohio, to compete in we thought it was going to be. his final race as a Fredonia We stuck to our game plan, but Blue Devil on Saturday. It was the course was faster and mud- his second consecutive year dier than we anticipated.” competing at the NCAA DIII Hess’ performance, cou- National Championships. Last pled with his 3.9 GPA, has weekend, at the NCAA Atlan- earned him Academic All- tic Regional Championships, American honors. Hess had the highest finish for Coach Wilson was nothing a Fredonia runner in over 20 but proud of the team’s leader years. on Saturday. As the only SUNYAC run- “He’s matured throughout ner to qualify as an individual his college career and we’re for Nationals, Hess competed very optimistic about the up- in a strong field of 280 run- coming indoor season,” Wilson ners. After 5,000 meters Hess said. was in the middle of the pack at Hess will surely be looking 19:33. By 6,500 meters, he was to improve his current times in 168th place. and earn a trip to the NCAA The course consisted of DIII Indoor Track & Field Na- mud and slush; the runners had tional Championships. He cur- to battle the weather and com- rently has personal records of pete at the highest level. Over 4:16 (Mile) and 15:02 (5K), the final 1,500 meters, Hess respectively. After a strong was able to finish strong, as he cross country season, Hess will has done all season, by mov- be attempting to improve his ing from 168th place to 133rd. times and make a significant Hess’ final time of 25:33 was impact, as he’s done for the just 1:49 behind the overall past four years. winner. He averaged an im-
Courtesy of Fredoniabluedevils.com Fredonia women’s basketball suffers two losses in white-out weather
QUINTIN JAMES Devils were late to the game because buckets were too easy for the Golden had six points and six rebounds. Alexis Cheatham scored 17 points Special to The Leader Nazareth went on a 12-0 run to start Flyers in the second half, from inside Mavericks were led in the first half and dished out five assists. The Mav- the second half. After that, the game 10 feet. Nazareth seemed like they by Kristine Dlugosz who had eight ericks were led by a trio of starters The Blue Devils women’s bas- was pretty much out of reach for the were willing to do the dirty work in- points and 10 rebounds in the first and a key reserve off the bench. ketball team suffered their first loss fighting Blue Devils. The Blue Dev- side and it showed. The Blue Devils half alone. Alicia Montalvo also had They were led by Kristie Dlu- of the season against the Nazareth ils only made five field goals in the also committed 20 turnovers that led eight points and three rebounds. The gosz, who had 18 points and 15 re- Golden Flyers by a score of 59-43. second half and missed all five of to 15 points for Nazareth. Nazareth Mavericks were lucky to be down bounds. Morgan Howe had 17 points The Blue Devils started off fast with their three point shots. Nazareth’s capitalized on Blue Devils turnovers 4 at the half because they shot only and 12 rebounds, and Alicia Montal- an 11-2 start, as Nazareth missed largest lead was with 7:23 left in for easy buckets, while the Devils 33% and committed 12 turnovers in vo had 12 points and eight rebounds. their first 12 shots from the field. It the second half when the lead was were ice cold from the three point the half. They would turn up their The key reserve had to be MarceAnn looked like it was going to be a de- at 22. The Blue Devils were led by line. It showed as the offense broke play in the second half and the Blue Dunning, as she had 15 points off the fensive battle as both teams couldn’t Macaulay — who had 15 points and down — it was a long half for Coach Devils were no match for them. bench and 12 of those came in the hit anything the whole game. seven rebounds in 29 minutes — and McDonald and her staff. In the second half, the Mavericks second half. Nazareth’s Lindsay Kelly was a Cheatham, who had eight points and The Blue Devils looked to win shot 44% from the field and 50% Alexis Cheatham had 10 points dominating force in the first half; she five assists. their home opener against Medaille, from beyond the arc. A three from and four assists in the second half had 8 points and 5 rebounds while The Blue Devils started off who was starting off their season MarceAnn Dunning put the Mav- and Sabrina Macaulay had eight also collecting an assist and a block. strong, but in the end, they were against the Devils. They started off ericks up 50-47 with 9:33 left. They points and seven rebounds in the As the game wore on, the Blue Devils outnumbered in many different key strong, but just like their last game, wouldn’t look bad as she had two second half, but they couldn’t stop had no answers for her as she finished areas of the game. Fredonia didn’t came out slow in the second half threes in the half and a total of 12 the onslaught of the Mavericks of- with a double-double, 17 points and make a three-pointer the entire game, and couldn’t make a bucket; they points in the half in only nine min- fense in the second half. The Blue 11 rebounds in 27 minutes of action. going 0-11 from beyond the arc. Naz- fell to the Mavericks 76-69. The utes. She sparked the Mavericks Devils were poised to win this game The Blue Devils kept up with the areth, on the other hand, made seven Devils came out with a purpose as off the bench and killed the Blue until they started missing everything Golden Flyers in the first half as a threes in the game, including four in they held the lead for most of the Devils every chance she got. On the in the second half. They controlled late bucket by Nazareth put them the second half that really broke the first half. They held the Mavericks other hand, the Blue Devils went ice the tempo and got a lot of offensive up by two heading into the half. Sa- game wide open. The Blue Devils to only 33% shooting — it looked cold in the second half. After shoot- rebounds that they converted into brina Macaulay led the Devils with only made 57% of their free throws like the Devils were going to get ing a below average 35% in the points. They also forced 22 turnovers six points and three rebounds; she while Nazareth shot 77% from the it together in their home opener. first half, they shot 26% in the sec- but only scored nine points off those tried to help the Devils stay in the line. The main focus for the Blue The Blue Devils were led in the ond half as they tried to shoot more turnovers. They had a nice in-and- game while guard Alexis Cheath- Devils has to be rebounding has they first half by Katie Devine who had threes to get them back in the game. out style of play going on as they also am struggled in the first half, with were outrebounded by 8 and gave up six points and six rebound and was They couldn’t stop the Maver- had 36 points in the paint. three points and two assists on only 20 offensive rebounds that led to 16 a factor in the paint for the Devils. icks and they lost 76-69. Macaulay 1-7 shooting and 0-4 from three. second chance points. Alexis Cheatham also helped out recorded her second double-double When the second half The Blue Devils also gave up the cause with a modest seven points of the year with 13 points and 14 clock started, it seems like the Blue eight more points in the paint — and an assist. Sabrina Macaulay also rebounds while sophomore guard B-6 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Snow, state of emergency and Monday Night Football wrap up week before Thanksgiving
Courtesy of buffalobills.com After four days of lake effect snow, Ralph Wilson Stadium was unable to host the Bills for their game agaisnt the New York Jets, forcing the Bills to relocate to Detroit.
SEAN MCGRATH day, classes after 1 p.m. were can- What is the best option? Do troit Lions organization offered to Detroit. The majority were Sports Editor celled, and then both Wednesday we wait out the storm and hope fans a location so the game could covered in red, white and blue. and Thursday were completely for the best? play on, for free. To paraphrase a Field of Being a Fredonian, snow is cancelled. To start, the Buffalo Bills or- Yep, if you were set to be in Dreams quote, “If you host it, almost commonplace; the same But this white-out was West- ganization called on its Mafia. Buffalo, your ticket counted in they will come,” is an understate- can be said for Buffalo. Notorious ern New York-wide. The entire Though controversial at the Detroit. However, the NFL also ment, which goes to show the for heavy snow, Buffalo is usually I-90 was shut down from Penn- start, the Bills offered people came up with the decision that if passion that I, and the rest of the victim to lake effect. On average, sylvania to Henrietta, far past who came to shovel the Ralph a you wanted to see them play, you Mafia have for our Buffalo Bills. we in Buffalo usually see be- what is the norm when it comes pretty decent trade. For $10 and could do so for no cost besides The field was completely con- tween 9-10 feet of snowfall in the to lake effect snow. free Bills tickets, would you have gas money, food and maybe hotel. verted. Two big, bold BILLS ti- 3-4 months that are considered The Sabres, battling with taken the deal? Some signed up, A lot of friends of mine tled each endzone, and a charging the winter months on campus. hard scheduling conflicts, were others were gearing up to battle jumped onto the Detroit Lions’ buffalo adorned the middle of the That number will forever be able to rotate a few games. The the snow. website Saturday morning and field. It may not be home, but it changed; the snow was so bad Sabres will now face the New However, Mother Nature had reserved or attempted to reserve was close to it. The facilities were that both the Buffalo Sabres and York Rangers in Buffalo on Feb- other plans. For four days, she tickets. Those who got them of total use to both teams, which Buffalo Bills delayed/postponed ruary 20, 2015. The Ottawa Sena- huffed and puffed and blew snow packed carfuls donned in their was crucial for the Bills to get games due to the weather. tors game, scheduled for that in, rendering the Ralph near use- red, white and blue and drove whatever practices or workouts It’s rare that snowfall would night, has now been scheduled less. No amount of labor could the four and a half hours through they needed. shut down a city. But that rar- earlier, playing on December 15, unbury the stadium, and the Bills, Canada, or five and a half down Head coach Doug Marrone ity was reality two weeks ago, as 2014. along with the NFL, were back to the I-90, just recently opened the and the entire Bills organization many students know. It’s uncom- But the real story came from square one. Sunday before. couldn’t have pulled this off with- mon that we have snow days. Yes, the Ralph Wilson Stadium. Enter, Detroit Lions. The Bill’s didn’t get their out the great help of the Lions or- President Virginia Horvath has A roofless stadium blasted This time, they weren’t an Monday Night Football game ganization. cancelled classes before, but not with snow makes for one unhap- opponent. In this time of need, the originally, but they did now. In a story of tragedy, with 13 like this. Usually, classes after 5 py situation, especially with the NFL decided to move the game Additionally, the Detroit Li- lives lost in the storm, Buffalo p.m. have been cancelled due to New York Jets coming into town against the Jets into a neutral lo- ons offered a 50/50 drawing, with now knows that it can count on its darkness and fear of roads be- that Sunday. cation — Detroit’s Ford Field. proceeds going to the Red Cross fanbase and football to find a sil- coming more and more treacher- With warnings to the NFL In the land of Lions and laser Disaster Relief Fund. ver lining. That lining was a 38-3 ous — but never a whole day of from Erie County Executive pointers, the Bills found “home,” Suited for 65,000 and extend- Bills victory. classes. Mark Poloncarz, the NFL was in sorta. able to 70,000, nobody expected Thank you, Detroit. Yet, that still happened. Tues- a hard spot. The kicker, you ask? The De- 62,000 Bills and Jets fans to flock
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Five things I was grateful for this Thanksgiving DARREN WILSON* Special to The Leader
Boy, oh boy, what a year! We all certainly had our share of trials and tribulations — or tribulations, at least. No trial for me! God, I’m just so thankful for so much. 1. Miscarriage of justice. Thank god for Bob McCulloch, huh? What a guy. I’m eternally grateful to him for all that he did for me. Did you all see that grand jury? Never seen anything like it. No, seriously, I have never seen a grand jury run the way that one was run. 2. The half-million dollars I received in donations after literally shooting an unarmed person to death. Boy, you guys should have seen the size of the turkey I was able to afford! It was definitely, like, way heavier than my conscience. 3. The 500-year legacy of racism that totally has nothing to do with this. Anyone with a shred of sense knows that the fact that myself, the prosecutor and nine out of 12 jurors were white, while the boy I killed was black, has nothing to do with this. That would be madness. That would be terrifying and batshit insane if it were true. Which it totally isn’t. 4. The superpower that lets me heal almost entirely from two life-threatening punches with implausible speed. The guy literally turned into the Hulk, right? And so when he delivered two bone-crushing punches, the third of which I feared would irrevocably damage my dear and apparently extralegal skull, I was worried I’d look all goofy and bruised up for the inevitable cameras. Thank god I have a supernatural ability to make any and all compelling evidence of the assault disappear. Whew! 5. Implicitly state-sanctioned violence. Listen, guys: the law hasn’t yet unequivocally condemned my actions, so there’s nothing wrong with my actions. But all you ne’er-do-wells destroying property: that is not cool! Stop it! Don’t damage the property! We love the property and, if you damage it, you will be punished. Like I wasn’t. Happy holidays!
*Transcribed by Leo Frank, Lampoon Editor.
Ann Glosaxon / Special to The Leader B-8 The Leader, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 University ad campaign shows off campus as frozen winter hellscape
COLIN PERRY of the year. Students are seen ence accurately, so we wanted being whipped away by the campaign is expected to con- Special to The Lampoon interacting with each other, to show the dorms, the activi- frigid, unforgiving wind. tinue as planned, with physi- performing onstage, and at- ties, and the inhospitable, face- However, the motto ad- cal ads being placed around The University has tempting to survive the hostile numbing weather conditions justment is a cause for discon- hotspots across the state short- launched the next step in its storms that threaten their very that really make Fredonia a tent among some in the com- ly. advertising surge, giving pro- existence as they walk to and place to call home,” he added. munity. When asked about his ul- spective students a closer look from class. Also featured in the com- “It’s definitely always this timate goals, Goatman said, at the Fredonia campus, as well Marketing adviser Robert mercial is the University’s new bad, if not worse,” senior his- “Our hope is that if they see the as its bleak arctic atmosphere. Goatman says the campaign is motto, “We Promise It’s Not tory major Steven Abobo said. great community we have here, Following in the format specifically designed to show Always This Bad.” The change “My freshman year, I had a and the glacial, face-numbing of previous ads, the new tele- what going to school here is is another stemming from the great fall and came to love this weather we endure for 75 per- vision commercial, set to air really like. University’s extensive re- place and its feel. But then No- cent of the school year, kids this week, features footage “Honesty was the driving branding efforts, and has been vember came, and it started will think ‘that’s what I want of on-campus dorms, dining factor for my team and me, and met positively by many. happening,” he added, before out of college.’ That’s all we facilities and entertainment, we took pretty extreme care “So long as there’s not a declining to speak any further, can strive to achieve.” in addition to the impassable to provide that,” he said. “It’s hashtag in it, I guess it’s fine,” staring out a window pensive- mountains of snow that deco- important to portray all facets said sophomore public rela- ly. rate the environment for half of a Fredonia student’s experi- tions major Leslie Crow before Despite the debate, the
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