CampusThursday, April 25, 2013 / volume 140, Issue 12 Times SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SINCE 1873 / campustimes.org Sigma Chi Busta Rhymes accused of called a hazing “good bid” by melissa goldin by antoinette esce publisher editor-in-chief Rapper Busta Rhymes will by angela remus headline Friday night’s Dande- news editor lion Day concert, UR Concerts announced on Monday, April Sigma Chi fraternity is cur- 22. rently under investigation for Clinton Sparks, a DJ, record- hazing after a Friday, April 19 ing artist, Grammy-nominated raid by UR Security at the re- songwriter/producer, and TV/ quest of the Office of the Dean radio personality, will open of Students and Fraternity and the show. Busta Rhymes, who Sorority Affairs (FSA). has also worked as a producer “We were able to have enough and actor, is well known for information [for the allegations] his complex, fast-paced lyr- to be of concern,” Director of ics. He has been nominated Fraternity and Sorority Affairs for 11 Grammy Awards and Monica Smalls said, adding that 10 MTV Video Music Awards. she was not able to disclose who “I feel like we got really lucky made the allegation. getting Busta Rhymes because A Sigma Chi pledge who he’s so well known,” UR Con- wished to remain anonymous certs co-president and senior said that the pledges have “no Emily Dunn said. idea who tipped off [the Uni- UR Concerts co-president versity].” and senior Devin Embil is sim- “We received notification ilarly pleased. from persons in the Dean of “Out of all the options we Students office and [FSA] that went through, Busta Rhymes is they had concerns given some a very solid choice,” he said. information they had received, UR Concerts put in bids indicating that there may be for 10-12 artists of different violations of UR policy,” UR genres, and Busta Rhymes’ Security Assistant Director of aaron schaffer / photo editor contract was confirmed about Investigations and Staff Devel- This year, 11 students received Fulbright US Student Grants. The previous record was seven Fulbright awards in one year. three weeks ago. opment Dan Lafferty said. Busta Rhymes was the only Lafferty is running the inves- artist who accepted UR Con- tigation of Sigma Chi. Record number of students receive Fulbright cert’s bids, in part because, “Security people went to the given that Coachella was last house after we determined we By karli cozen selected as a Fulbright Scholar “The role of the ETA is to help weekend, many artists are weren’t able to locate them in senior staff Recipient to lecture and research students improve their commu- still on the West coast, Embil any other way,” Lafferty said. in Chile next spring. nication skills in English” Red- explained. Dunn and Embil “We decided that was the place This year, UR has a record According to Student Fellow- den said. “Another role of the would not disclose the other that we were most likely to find number of applicants who were ships Director Belinda Redden, ETA is to help students better options that were considered, them.” awarded Fulbright US Student a total of 31 student applications understand US history, culture, but Dunn explained that al- According to the same pledge, Grants: 11 in total thus far, with for the Fulbright Student Grant and society.” though the group understands Security entered the Sigma Chi three more still awaiting their re- were endorsed by the University, Other UR students were se- they will never be able to find house on the Fraternity Quad- sults. from which 16 were selected as lected for the Fulbright scholar- an artist who appeals to every- rangle just after 11 a.m. The Winners include seniors Ro- national finalists. ship known as the “Full Grant.” one, it always tries to stick with officers singled out two pledges hini Bhatia, Gabrielle Cornish, “Two finalists for Turkey are These students are selected a high-energy act that will get first and “fast walked them to Meredith Doubleday, Madeleine still awaiting their results and one based on the strength of their people dancing. the Security vans,” then escort- Klinger, Cameron LaPoint, Ankit for Bangladesh,” Redden said. proposal and have more free- Recent D-Day performers ed the rest of the pledges and Medhekar, Veronica Price, Jyothi Student grant recipients will dom in their content. Students have included OK GO, Super brothers, some still asleep in Purushotham, and Anja Weinrid, travel to countries throughout may choose to conduct a specif- Mash Bros., and Jack’s Manne- their room, to the vans, detain- as well as Eastman senior Shan- the world, including Russia, In- ic research project, participate quin. Busta Rhymes is the first ing them for questioning. The non Carpio and Andrew Otis dia, the UK, Japan, Spain, Ger- in a masters program, or per- rap artist to perform at the fes- event was completely unantici- ’11. many, and Thailand to partici- haps a combination of the two, tivities in about five years. pated by both the pledges and In addition, a faculty member pate in either individual projects Redden explained. The main Embil also noted that UR brothers of Sigma at the Warner School of Educa- or English Teaching assistantships requirement is this Concerts typically brings in See page 4 See investigate page 5 tion, Mary Jane Curry, has been (ETA). winners See nineties page 4

UR’S secret Jugglers take D-DAY THROUGH Inside the stage THIS CT HONOR society THE YEARS “UR has a secret society?” The Strong Jugglers solve Dandelion Day’s storied past is Yes. And they admit just over their “Strong Suspicion” at revisited in this issue’s “From the a dozen students per class. the spring show. Archives.”

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security update Diamond necklace disappears

by angela remus let was stolen between 5:30 news editor and 10:24 p.m., during a performance in Kilbourn 1. Between April 13 at Hall. noon and April 15 at 2 p.m., She told officers that after a student reported that her the show when she went to diamond necklace was stolen retrieve her wallet — which from a locker room in Fauver contained her credit card, Stadium. keys, ID, and some cash — She told officers that she it was gone. had left the necklace on top She reported seeing a of her locker, but when she staff member exiting the returned two days later it was room where her things justin stimac / staff photographer gone. The student said that were stored, but he was not delta gamma anchor bowl benefits service for sight the necklace was worth several identified. thousand dollars. According to Lafferty, no A flag football tournament hosted by Delta Gamma Fraternity helped raise money to benefit the Delta Gamma Foundation and the Service for Sight, an organization that benefits the blind and visually impaired. A team composed of UR basketball players won the tournament. According to Lafferty, she police report was filed. later filed a police report. Too many requests Stolen bag and for cigarettes this week on campus contents later found 4. On April 17, between thursday 2. On April 19, at 2:30 noon and 3 p.m., a staff april 25 p.m., a student at the Eastman member at Brooks Land- School of Music reported that ing was approached by a the glass menagerie her bag, containing sheet mu- man who asked for money 8 P.M., todd theatre A classic piece of American theater, written by Tennessee Williams, “The sic and an iPhone, was taken or a cigarette, UR Security Glass Menagerie” explores the pull of both memories and dreams in the from a practice room. Investigator Dan Lafferty lives of the characters. The student later learned said. from a friend that her iP- When she responded that hone had been found near she had neither, the man friday the Liberty Pole. It was then asked her to get a cigarette april 26 returned. from her office. The woman According to Lafferty, her refused. dandelion day busta rhymes concert bag was later found on Stillson She said that she had all day, wilson quadrangle 7 p.m., goergen Field Street by a police officer who been approached by the The day will feature a Ferris wheel, petting zoo, relay races, Rapper Busta Rhymes will perform songs from his most then returned the bag and same man on more than student performances, and other events. Check recent album, “Year of the Dragon,” which was released in sheet music to the student. one occasion. sa.rochester.edu/dandelionday for a full list of activities. 2012. The concert is free and a UR ID is required for entry. Security officers respond- Wallet stolen during Eastman ed, but could not locate the saturday student’s performance man. april 27 Remus is a member of 3. On April 18, a student the class of 2016. rambler story: the 15th anniversary at the Eastman School of Information provided 8 p.m., strong auditorium Music reported that her wal- by UR Security. This 15th anniversary a cappella concert is inspired by the “Toy Story” films and will include songs by Mumford & Sons, the Beatles, and Justin Timberlake. Tickets are $6 at the Common Market.

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vocal point senior show ‘chronicle of the warsaw ghetto uprising’ Eastman School of Music UR Medical Center 5 p.m., may room, wilson commons 3 p.m., The Little theatre, 240 east avenue At the concert, Vocal Point will send off their four senior This documentary, shown in honor of the event’s 70th anniver- members and launch Project EMPOWER, their newest sary, is narrated by Holocaust survivor Marek Edelman. initiative to inspire confidence in women and girls. Tickets are $8 at the box office.

tuesday Riverview Apartments april 30

symphony orchestra concert 1 8 p.m., strong auditorium The concert will feature Lalo’s “Symphonie espagnole” with violin soloist Maddie Laitz and Tchaikowsky’s “Symphonie pathetique.” The concert is free.

Please email calendar submissions or announcements to [email protected].

The April 11 News article “Students stand vigil for Boston victims” erroneously reported in the accompanying photo’s caption that freshman Emily Sumner organized the event, which in fact Sumner is a sophomore. It is the policy of the Campus Times to correct all erroneous information as quickly as possible. If you believe you have a correction, please email [email protected]. Thursday, april 25, 2013 / news campustimes.org / page 3 ‘Bash by the Books’ tests UR party policies by jared smith news editor

On Friday, April 19 the Stu- dents’ Association (SA) hosted its first “Bash by the Books,” an on-campus party dedicat- ed to providing a responsible partying environment for stu- dents by following all univer- sity policies In an unprecedented step, SA decided to evaluate univer- sity policies regarding parties by putting them to the test. The party potentially served as a barometer with which on- campus party policies could be judged and adjusted ac- cordingly. So was the event a success? “While the turnout wasn’t phenomenal, the people who did come ended up having a good time,” junior Abhishek Sharma said. “There was mu- sic, dancing, and food, and while alcoholic beverages were offered, the frequency at which they were distributed (once an hour) didn’t allow partygoers to overindulge. The party re- alyssa arre / photo editor mained classy.” The “Bash by the Books” party, hosted by the Students’ Association, actively checked student IDs and respected all university policies, including those regulating underage drinking. The party was attended by about 150 students and featured food, dancing, and “mocktails.” Attendance was lower than a typical fraternity party. Ad- may have been abnormal rela- It would seem that this “I don’t mind going off cam- Solo cups on the frat quad’s fu- ditionally, occupancy policies tive to a typical party, maybe highly regulated party may pus at this point,” junior John neral pyre, let’s recognize that lead to decreased attendance, dampening the mood. have been the first step in a Martin said. “I do worry about partying comes with inherent Sharma said. Then again, this party larger effort to bring parties the freshmen who don’t know [responsibilities],” he said. “The occupancy policy was wasn’t a regular party. It was back to campus, albeit re- where they are or people who “Let’s make some small, neces- constantly being enforced, “chill,” as one partygoer said: sponsibly. are drunk to the point where sary changes to keep it under and I even saw instances of “It was less vibrant, maybe in We may not see the quick walking back to campus could control. If we want adminis- people being asked to leave, terms of dancing and revelry, return of the glory days of fra- be dangerous. There needs to trators to treat us like we’re which was unfortunate,” he but people had a good time in ternity parties, but the desire be a safer solution.” responsible partiers, let’s prove said. a different way. They talked for a venue to socialize and re- Another partygoer, who we at least understand what it Throughout the night, or- with their friends, met new lax on campus with friends in wished to remain anonymous, means to be responsible.” ganizers patrolled the party people — it was much more a party environment has been echoed the need for a change. Smith is a member of for infractions. Their presence chill.” made clear. “Instead of throwing our the class of 2014. Rochester Carillon Society celebrates 40 years of chiming

by angela remus Early this spring, student news editor carillonneurs happened to be learning pieces that would suit A children’s concert, held on a young audience like “Beauty Saturday, April 20, was the first and the Beast,” “Twinkle Twinkle in a series that will take place over Little Star,” and Muppet tunes. the course of the year to celebrate This prompted the planning of the 40th anniversary of the Hope- a children’s concert. man Carillon in Rush Rhees Freshman Gabby Pulsinelli Library. The carillon, which was spearheaded the concert. installed in December 1973, is Another student carillon- one of four working carillons in neur, freshman Sarah Lamade, the state of New York and among suggested they ask if a group of the oldest. children who are tutored by UR Even though the exact anni- students at Carlson Library on versary date is still eight months Saturdays would be interested away, members of the Rochester in attending. aaron schaffer / photo editor Carillon Society decided that The concert was also an- Members of the Rochester Carillon Society, freshman Gabby Pulsinelli, sophomore Kara Morse, and post-doctoral student Philip Rodrigues, sit at the carillon batons and play an arrangement of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” concerts held throughout the year nounced to the Rochester com- will honor the occasion. munity. “Rather than waiting to have In addition to four families our 40th anniversary, we’re go- from the Rochester community, ing to do it over the summer,” the children from the Carlson carillonneur Doris Aman said. tutoring program were able to “Whenever we have some special watch the concert via Skype. The pieces, we’ll just announce that carillonneurs set up an iPad in the we’re doing another 40th anni- tower so that the children could versary concert.” see them playing the carillon. Aman is employed by the Mu- Afterwards, the carillonneurs sic Department to guide student went and took questions from carillonneurs and the Rochester the kids. Carillon Society. “We wanted to do something According to Aman, the sum- for kids,” Pulsinelli said. “We mer concerts are partly a matter thought it would be a good idea of practicality; to preserve the for a younger audience to hear carillon, it is not played when what this is.” the temperature falls below 32 Remus is a member of degrees. the class of 2016. REDEEM BY MAY 30, 2013 page 4 / campustimes.org news / Thursday, April 25, 2013

alyssa arre / photo editor Reduce, reuse, rush rhees: a sustainable model of the river campus library Engineers for a Sustainable World crafted a replica Rush Rhees Library out of recycled materials in celebration of Earth Day. The model was on display at the Earth Day fair in Wilson Commons on Saturday, April 20. Security remains vigilant, aware of threats UR alum

by antoinette esce With new peace officers being see any difference [with the Peace of “run, hide, fight.” The first to study editor-in-chief sworn in this fall, UR’s ability to Officers], and we’ll still refer most thing you should do is run away, handle suspicious situations will student [infractions] to the Dean then hide, preferably behind a in India In the wake of the violence in improve. Right now, Security of- of Students’ Office. Our ability to locked or barricaded door. Fisch- Boston, UR Security is operating ficers have the same standing as protect the community is greater er said that most active shooters winners from page 1 as usual. According to Deputy citizens when it comes to the law. now. When you protect officers, are on the move and rarely stop proposal must be academically Director of Security Mark Fis- They can’t detain people, ques- you protect the community.” to knock down doors or shoot driven. cher, there hasn’t been a change tion them, or arrest them. This While peace officers do offer locks. If all else fails and worse “Applicants must articulate in policy or procedure, just an means that for suspicious people enhanced security, if events esca- comes to worst, Fischer says to how they see the Fulbright year increased awareness by Security or circumstances, the best Secu- late beyond the scope of internal just “fight with all you have.” helping them to get to the next officers. rity can do is follow the situation Security, UR is still ready. Fis- That said, the events in Boston stage of their academic pur- “We have a heightened atten- and wait for the Rochester Police cher suggested that students heed appear to be localized and, ac- suits,” Redden said. tion to anything out of the nor- Department (RPD) to respond. AlertUR messages and always cording to Fischer, haven’t added One such “Full Grant” win- mal, like suspicious mail or items This can result in potentially take the instructions seriously. any “new tape or roadblocks.” ner is Otis. Otis currently lives that are left behind and even ob- dangerous situations. For in- Security will also usually send Students shouldn’t feel worried in Sri Lanka but will be travel- servations from people,” Fischer stance, one lieutenant officer was follow-up emails as new informa- or unsafe on campus, even with ing to Kolkata, India to research said. following a suspect in a laptop tion becomes available. large events like Dandelion Day the country’s early press and the In fact, this awareness is the theft. The stolen items were vis- “There are usually about 25 se- approaching. In fact, Fischer was Bengal Renaissance. best preventative measure they ible to the officer, but he could curity officers on campus at any pleased with how students be- Otis first applied for the Ful- can have. Fischer says it’s impor- do nothing more than observe given time, but it’s three minutes haved last year and expects no bright ETA scholarship his se- tant for students to use their eyes, and follow the suspect. Eventu- to RPD on one side and the State problems on D-Day this year. nior year at UR but did not re- ears, and gut. ally, the suspect pulled out a box Police on the other,” he said, add- “Last year was my first D-Day ceive the award. He decided to “People have pretty good gut cutter and attacked the pursuing ing that RPD can usually respond and I was proud of how students apply again, this time as a “Full instincts,” he said. “If you notice officer. in under two or three minutes. acted,” he said. “Their behavior Grant” scholar. something out of place or that “As a citizen, probable cause In the event of large-scale vio- was fantastic.” Otis will spend nine months causes you to think ‘that doesn’t isn’t enough [to stop someone],” lence or an active shooter, Fischer Esce is a member of in India beginning in August. look right,’ then call [security].” Fischer explained. “Folks won’t recommended following a plan the class of 2015. He will be working on his re- search project in addition to working with an organization Response to Busta tepid called Calcutta Walks, which CLASSIFIED offers historical sightseeing COLLEGE PRO is now hiring painters all across the Nineties from page 1 “He’s been around since the walks through the city. state to work outdoors w/other students. Earn $3k-5k. up-and-coming performers, but 1990s but has continued to be “I never knew that I would Advancement opportunities + internships. 1-888-277- that “Busta’s a little different from a successful artist to the present get a Fulbright,” Otis said. 9787or http://www.collegepro.com/ our trend” because he’s an estab- date,” Dunn said. “Now I have an academic proj- lished artist. Embil also noted that even if ect with institutional support. I Busta Rhymes released his first students don’t prefer rap, they will am thrilled to reenter academia album, “The Coming,” in 1996, probably know of an artist he has and am truly grateful.” which included his break-out collaborated with. Professor Mary Jane Curry single, “Woo Ha!! Got You All “I’m extremely excited,” senior of the Warner School of Edu- in Check.” More recently, he has Galen Dole said. “He was a staple cation will also be conducting collaborated with artists including of the ’90s.” research on a Fulbright Scholar- Chris Brown and David Guetta. Sophomore Marz Saffore was ship in addition to lecturing at The concert will begin at 7 p.m., less enthused. She said she is a lit- the Universidad Mayor in San- an hour earlier than last year. Em- tle disappointed, given that Busta tiago. bil believes the late start time neg- Rhymes isn’t as popular today as She will travel to Chile and atively affected the show because it he was in his heyday, but doesn’t research how academics and is colder later in the evening, and know what to expect. Despite her scholars are pressured to pub- students are tired by the time it doubts, she is trying to be optimis- lish works in English. starts. He suggested that the con- tic. “I think it will give me a good cert begin at 5 p.m. this year, but “Everyone’s going to be drunk, perspective on how students the D-Day planning committee so it’s not going to matter,” she in other countries are think- decided to stick with a later slot. said. “At least it’ll be fun to jam ing about US higher educa- Monday’s announcement was to.” tions,” Curry said. “I’ll mostly met with mixed reactions — the D-Day will also feature a pet- be coming back with data that most common concern, it seems, ting zoo, giant trike race course, needs to be analyzed and writ- is that Busta Rhymes is an out- and other activities. ten about.” dated act, but Dunn and Embil Goldin is a member of Cozen is a member of disagree. the class of 2013. the class of 2015. Thursday, april 25, 2013 / news campustimes.org / page 5

Aaron schaffer / photo editor design by antoinette esce / editor-in-chief A sign on the door of Sigma Chi fraternity reads “Brothers Only.” Brothers and pledges are not allowed to interact, as demanded by the Office of the Dean of Students. Sigma Chi is currently under investigation for hazing. Sig Chi brothers, pledges under Active Avoidance Order during investigation investigate from page 1 (AAO). The AAO has been is- According to a source close investigation continues. “engaging in public stunts and Chi, although the pledges were sued by the Dean of Students to the Alpha Delta Phi inci- “We are fully cooperating buffoonery.” told by Security that the broth- Office due to an investigation dent who also wished to re- with [UR] and [FSA]. We re- “Personally, I wouldn’t call ers were aware of the situation. regarding recent hazing allega- main anonymous, interviews spect and appreciate the efforts it hazing,” the pledge said. “I So far, Security has conducted tions... Should you fail to meet were conducted by security in of University officials,” Sigma believe you need something to 17 individual interviews of the requirements of the AAO, an intimidating manner, simi- Chi said in a general statement promote unity and brother- pledges and brothers. further disciplinary action may lar to their alleged conduct in to the Campus Times. hood.” “They lied to us and were be taken.” the Sigma Chi case, and “re- A member of the execu- The administration remains ultimately very deceitful,” the Orton is overseeing the ad- gardless of the intent of the in- tive board of Sigma Chi who wary. pledge said, citing incidences judication of the case at the vestigators, interviewees were wished to remain anonymous “I think it’s important to know of potential misconduct such moment, but should the case said that “barring any actions that… hazing is not something as lengthy detainment, the be appealed, Burns will oversee the University administration students should be supportive confiscation of mobile phones, the process. takes to prevent our opera- of,” Smalls said. “It’s unfortu- and threats of expulsion and “The investigation will con- tions,” the current pledges will nate that we have to investigate severe disciplinary actions that tinue until I determine there is Although... most of be initiated. cases of hazing, [and] it’s unfor- technically only the Dean of no further information to gain When asked if he still wanted tunate that we’ve had cases of Students Office can enact. Se- from interviews,” he said. the allegations seemed to be a brother of Sigma Chi, hazing. But I am encouraged curity officers also refused to The Dean’s office can also to be true, Security the same anonymous pledge that we have organizations that tell the brothers and pledges decide when to stop the inves- “ said, “absolutely.” uphold their values, enact their when they would be allowed to tigation. With each set of inter- lied during inerroga- He claimed that they were values, and live by their values leave, causing many of them to views completed, the informa- never forced to do anything on a daily basis.” miss class. Although the pledge tion is compiled in a report and tions, claiming that dangerous like drinking or Whether or not Sigma Chi said that most of the allegations sent to the Dean of Students’ pledges had confessed drugs nor forsake any “moral remains one of those organiza- seemed to be true, Security lied office, which will “determine if beliefs.” tion is yet to be determined. during interrogations, claim- there are grounds for disciplin- to things they hadn’t. The pledging process is de- “The campus is well aware ing that pledges had confessed ary action,” Lafferty said. signed to encourage pledge that there are two [fraterni- to things they hadn’t. This case is not the first of class bonding and introspec- ty] houses on the [Fraternity During the course of the in- its kind. tion on Sigma Chi ideals and Quadrangle] that don’t have vestigation, pledges and broth- Smalls emphasized that she under duress.” involves spending substantial fraternity members in them ers are not allowed to have any could not speculate on the out- Both Alpha Delta Phi and time at the Sigma Chi house because those fraternities were contact with each other, as per come of the investigation, but Psi Upsilon are now returning with pledges and brothers and found responsible for hazing,” an email sent from Kyle Or- did mention the two previous as full-fledged organizations on sometimes sleeping on the Burns said. “I can’t understand ton, who, according to Dean cases of hazing that have oc- campus, and Burns assures that house floor as a group. why any organization, whether of Students Matthew Burns, is curred in the last five years — the administration is “support- The University Code of a part of [an FSA] organization “acting as Director of Center Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and ing them to become more posi- Conduct defines hazing as “any or not, on this campus, would for Student Conflict Manage- Psi Upsilon fraternity. tive and make sure that this action taken or situation cre- continue with that practice ment right now.” “For both of those, the result doesn’t happen again.” ated, whether on or off Uni- when they see stuff like that “[This is] providing a formal was disaffiliation for a number “We have had issues [with versity premises, which has the happening.” notice that you must avoid hav- of years,” Smalls said. “Each case hazing] in the past,” he said. potential to produce mental or Esce is a member of ing contact with all active and is reviewed individually: what “And it doesn’t stop with Psi physical discomfort, embar- the class of 2015. alumni brothers of Sigma Chi,” exactly happened, the severity Upsilon and Alpha Delta Phi.” rassment, harassment, or ridi- Remus is a member of the email read. “These prohi- of the event, [and] the history of The case of Sigma Chi is still cule,” and includes examples the class of 2016. bitions form what is known discipline of the organization. up in the air, and much re- of prohibited activities such as Additional reporting by as an Active Avoidance Order It’s very individualized.” mains to be determined as the scavenger hunts, paddling, and Casey Gould, class of 2014. page 6 / campustimes.org Thursday, April 25, 2013 Opinions EDITORIAL cartoon EDITORIAL BOARD SA budget needs deliberation On Monday, April 8, the Students’ Association (SA) Senate approved the $1,154,250 SA budget for the 2013-14 school year — less than an hour after first laying eyes on it.

Senators typically have a week to review the budget before voting, but this year they were given just a 10-minute summary by SA Treasurer and senior Michael Dymond, after which they deliberated for approximately 45 minutes, only discussing the budget of Meliora Capital, LLC. According to Senator and KEY Scholar Bradley Halpern, “It was evident that the majority of the Senate had too little information to vote responsibly.” We agree.

With only four out of 18 senators privy to the entire budget before voting — not including the SA Appropriations Committee, which crafted the budget — over three-quarters of the group was left in the dark. While it’s understandable they sought to reach a timely decision with what information was available, senators are expected to make informed decisions, especially when dealing with a multimillion-dollar budget financed by nearly 5,000 undergraduates.

The SA budget deserves due process and deliberation — certainly more than an hour — and alex kurland / staff illustrator senators should have tabled the vote until they were able to properly review the entire budget. We hope next year’s senators take their jobs more seriously. EDITORIAL observer “Siamese Dream”: a classic record revisited Make education resemble real-life to straight-up prog. As ambi- In an age when there are consistently high expectations for the United States’ fiscal and social role tious as Pink Floyd’s “Echoes,” in the world, it is paramount that the superpower meticulously reevaluate its education system. but without the atmospheric filler, this uptempo rocker packs Compared to ones in China, Korea, and Finland, American schools demonstrate an alarming a heavy punch and serves as a inferiority in math, reading, and science, scoring several places below its rivals, according to the powerful album closer. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Programme for International Stu- As with Roger Waters’ expe- dent Assessment. Considering the US’ exorbitant spending on education reform ­— devoting rience during the making of over $800 billion annually to education programs — it is perturbing that there is little notice- By Casey Gould “The Wall,” recording “Siamese able progress. Managing Editor Dream” proved to be a grueling ordeal for the Pumpkins. Upon So how do we fix the system? Like many vinyl enthusiasts, I entering the studio, drummer spent this past Saturday celebrat- Jimmy Chamberlain was ad- American schools are failing because they fundamentally constrict students into a learning ing Record Store Day. Record dicted to heroin, and rhythm model centered on cognitive growth. Ideally, schools should encourage a structure in which Store Day is a legitimate holiday guitarist James Iha and bass- curriculums are focused on real-world problems rather than purely disciplinary matters. It is celebrated internationally on the ist D’arcy Wretzky had ended essential that teachers, leaders, and administrators all focus on the development of youth ­— third Saturday in April, and I their romantic relationship only development that transcends proficiency in rudimentary scholastic departments and extends to lined up outside my local record weeks prior. Corgan himself was values in other areas of life. shop, eager to expand my humble battling suicide and what he record collection. Though I was described as his worst ever bout This idea of experiential learning can be applied beyond our public school systems to those unable to find Cliff Martinez’s of writer’s block. By the time of our universities. This past year, UR formed a committee to evaluate experiential learning “Drive” soundtrack, it was OK they completed recording, they and their subsequent report on the issue has tremendous potential. There is no better way to because I rediscovered a classic were four months and $250,000 learn than by doing and we fully support the idea of experiential learning, as well as the ideas record — “Siamese Dream.” over budget. Put bluntly, the outlined in the SA’s response to this report. This, the Smashing Pumpkins’ Pumpkins did not have their shit second studio album, is the stuff together. Education is the most important thing we do at UR and we hope the College chooses to make of legends. The album opens with Yet it’s from these months of a credible commitment to value the right kind of education ­— experiential learning. the aptly named “Cherub Rock,” inner turmoil that the group shoegazing bliss á la My Bloody emerged with an album that tran- The above editorials are published with the consent of a majority of the editorial board: Antoinette Esce (Editor-in- Valentine’s “Loveless,” with a hint scended their wildest dreams — a Chief), Casey Gould (Managing Editor), Francis Hinson (Opinions Editor), Doug Brady (Features Editor), and Angela of Led Zeppelin’s eponymous feat that makes “Siamese Dream” Remus (News Editor). The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board make themselves available to the UR community’s fourth album. that much more remarkable. ideas and concerns. Email [email protected]. Followed by radio-friendly Sure, the distribution of labor singles “Today” and “Disarm,” wasn’t always equal (Corgan the record then plunges head first performed most of the guitar and into Corgan’s troubled psyche bass parts himself to save time), Campus Times with “Soma,” a seven-minute epic but the Pumpkins ultimately about isolation and melancholy. pulled together and produced Serving the University of Rochester community since 1873

“I’m all by myself, as I’ve always what has become a touchstone Wi l s o n Co m m o n s 102 felt,” he belts. While his vocals of ‘90s alternative rock. Un i v e r s i t y o f Ro c h e s t e r , Ro c h e s t e r , NY 14627 can be described as whiny at Butch Vig, who helped pro- Of f i c e : (585) 275-5942 / Fa x : (585) 273-5303 times, it’s the visceral emotion duce “Siamese Dream,” said, www .c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g / e d i t o r @c a m p u s t i m e s .o r g of it all that endears Corgan as “Billy wanted to make a record editor-in-chief Antoinette Esce the perfect narrator for this intro- that people would put on and managing editor Casey Gould spection of teenage angst. say, ‘What the fuck was that?’” Without pausing to breathe, Marked by feverishly ornate pro- news editors Angela remus Presentation Editor Melody Kahou Corgan propels forward with the duction, lush soundscapes, and Jared Smith Online editor Michaela Kerem bombastic “Geek U.S.A.” Typi- awesome guitar licks, “Siamese Features editors Doug Brady cally favoring layered textures Dream” is not quite a concept Photo Editors Alyssa Arre over virtuosity, Corgan offers a album, but it deserves to be heard Matt Lerner aaron Schaffer rare glimpse of his chops in one of and appreciated in its entirety. opinions editor Francis Hinson Staff Illustrator Alex kurland the gnarliest solos of all time. The Sure, it lacks the repute of “Nev- A&E Editors Jonah Jeng Copy Editors Sarah Teitelman sheer ferocity of his performance ermind,” the mainstream appeal Rachael Sanguinetti Jenny Yoon deserves to be ranked up there of “Ten,” or even the promiscuity Sports Editor Elizabeth KILbridge with Page and Hendrix. of “Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” but publisheR melissa goldin And there’s “Silverfuck.” “Siamese Dream” is still any rock- Full responsibility for material appearing in this publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief. Opinions expressed in columns, letters or comics are not necessarily the Clocking in at nearly nine min- and-roller’s dream come true. views of the editors or the University of Rochester. The Campus Times is printed weekly on Thursdays throughout the academic year, except around and during utes, it’s the album’s longest track Gould is a member of university holidays. The first copy is free. The Campus Times is published on the World Wide Web at www.campustimes.org and is updated Thursdays following publication. The Campus Times is SA funded. All materials herein are copyright © 2013 by the Campus Times. and the closest the Pumpkins get the class of 2014. Thursday, April 25, 2013 / opinions campustimes.org / page 7 Three tips for dodging procrastination during finals

by Stephen Powell change your studying from solitary track of your “to-do” list is always far I am progressing. Plus, using a tive procrastination doesn’t mean to group. So take down your door a good idea. Often, goals put on list can simply make you feel better checking Brad Pitt’s Twitter feed ell, would you look at barricade, wait the necessary min- paper seem much less stressful than about getting things done. There is or posting “Finals are killing me!” that! Finals are coming utes as you adjust to the piercing goals just left to free-float in your a surprising amount of satisfaction statuses. Plan to do something up. I guess it’s time for sunlight, and find some friends to brain. Also, you can make your list gained from erasing items off your active that will allow your brain Weveryone to grab their coffees and study with. Also, make sure these in whatever way suits your style. list or even performing the grand to keep chugging along without stake out their spot in the library. friends won’t be gesture of tearing necessarily thinking about study- However, as we all know, some- more of a hindrance the finished note to ing. Taking time to talk with times studying for finals is the last than a help. We all shreds (after all, it friends, play Frisbee, or just go to thing we actually end up doing. know that there are had it coming). the gym are all decent options. So I mean, there’s always something certain people who, As a final sug- be responsible and plan out when about this time of year that makes if we try to study gestion, plan your you will procrastinate. By doing you want to catch up on some with them, will end procrastination. so, you will be less inclined to take shut-eye, inspires endless Facebook up talking about “What?!?” you may unplanned study breaks and you checks to see if the world is still the relevance of be thinking “But will retain more of the information turning without your presence, “The Lion King “in procrastination is that you’ll need for your exam. or finally pushes you to start that alien invasion theo- exactly what I don’t Staying focused is hard. Espe- TV series you never felt motivated ries. As interesting want!” Calm down. cially when studying for finals. to begin. That’s right. This time as this discussion Despite how much Still, victory is not impossible for of year is when procrastination may sound, this is any of us would like those who are determined. Yes, it reaches an all-time high. After all, not productive. To to disagree, none of will be difficult. Yes, you will mess who wants to voluntarily put their prevent such hap- us are robots. Every up. But if you commit to following life on hold for a week? I sure don’t. penings, make sure now and then, you these outlined suggestions, you’d In my world, an open Facebook you choose study need to provide be surprised how little a role pro- and YouTube browser are neces- partners who are your brain with crastination will play in your life. sary for, well, effective studying. fun to work with, a chance to wind So, as you prepare for your week of Nevertheless, since your professor yet focused on the down and relax. hitting the books, begin your anti- is not one who accepts the “I was task at hand. Even In fact, constant procrastination campaign now. Go on out and find your focused study busy” excuse when it comes to if you don’t study alex kurland / staff illustrator studying is not as grading your exam, it’s wise to have well with others, nearly effective as group, write out a realistic to-do list, strategies to keep such “busyness” working in an environment where Personally, I’m a fan of writing taking a mental break every 60 and plan some quality study breaks. at a minimum. Here are three such everyone is devoted to studying out my list in pencil on paper or minutes or so. This break time And please, stay off Facebook. You’ll strategies to help you begin your fosters the mindset you need to Post-it notes. I feel that this is a actually increases how well the thank me later. anti-procrastinating campaign. concentrate better. much more tangible way to keep information you study is retained Powell is a member of A good way to stay on track is to Besides group studying, keeping track of my studying and see how in your brain. However, this selec- the class of 2016. Boston bombings: keep Take overpopulation seriously by Binley Yang tragedies occur in less developed countries. In more developed mourning and politics separate pertinent yet relatively countries, these diseases and unrecognized problem ailments occur at a much less by Lina Meghji sure the Boston bombing was crites because they fund drone of the 21st century is frequent rate than in Third World a tragedy, but way more people strikes of thousands, let’s try and Aoverpopulation. While we squan- countries due to better access n the wake of the recent are killed in drone strikes, right? show them how much grief they der our time debating North to health care and medicine, bombings in Boston, it seems Wrong — everyone involved share with families in Afghanistan Korea’s nuclear development, causing a surge in population. like most Americans are up in suffers. Their suffering isn’t less and Pakistan. Instead of claiming Israeli-Palestinian conflict, petty Once improved health care and Iarms looking for a way to grieve than ours and our suffering won’t that all Arabs and North Koreans political conflicts over the bud- medicine reach a sustainable level and find closure. There have be ended by killing innocent should be obliterated, let’s say that get, we fail to recognize the in poorer regions, the popula- been two common controversial civilians. An eye for an eye and anyone who squanders human biggest problem that will, by tion in those regions will boom, responses to the attack: either what not. life should face consequences for far, have the most significant following the patterns of already you hate everyone who you There is a place and time for their actions. Instead of posting impact on our livelihood. How developed countries. Another think is responsible (Arabs and politics, and that time could very angry rants to Facebook, tweet- can we control overpopulation? consequence of preventing or North Koreans) or you think that well be right now but there is a ing xenophobically, or reblogging The Chinese government has curing diseases is an increase in Americans who mourn for Bos- fine line between arguing politics the most graphic and violent already attempted to do so by life expectancy. Over the years, the ton ought to mourn for casual- and devaluing the suffering of pictures we can find, how about implementing a meager law to average life expectancy for people ties of American drones instead. any- one anywhere. In- we engage in some sensitive and restrict childbirth, and several residing in First World countries While both of these responses stead of calling the constructive discourse. Here .. other countries have followed has skyrocketed. With a rapidly are understandable, they’re not Amer-ican I’ll get us started. suit, but this is clearly ineffective. increasing elderly population, the helping the situation, nor are mourners The bombing in Boston was a China’s population growth rate total population swells. they fair to the victims. hypo- tragedy, and we hope the victims’ hasn’t decreased by a considerable Now, I’m 100% for curing At the risk of sounding juve- families are coping with their amount since the implementa- diseases and breaking new ground nile, my response to the situ- loss. US-sanctioned drones cause tion of this law. As the world of in medicine and technology, but ation is that it sucks. It sucks tragedies daily, and we hope the medicine grows at an exponential we must consider the conse- that people everywhere — on victims’ families are coping with rate, with new discoveries that quences of doing so. If we insist every continent — are ca- their loss. It’s about time we, as a revolutionize how we cure the of curing every human of his or pable of horrible things. global community, start valuing sick, a severe drawback that has her diseases, especially genetic It sucks that human human life and quit squandering already taken effect. diseases or predisposed disorders, lives were lost. It sucks resources on making killing more According to the Center for we have to consider if it’s worth that human lives are efficient. Also, we should make Disease Control (CDC), im- it to propagate those genes to lost daily. But now isn’t it impossible for people to kill munization currently averts 2-3 future generations. As Darwin the time for us to grieve other people unless they’re face million deaths a year, among claims, evolution is survival of competitively. It seems to face — let’s quit dehumanizing all age groups from diphtheria, the fittest. Those who are at like everyone is so eager the people we’re killing. I say we tetanus, pertussis, and measles. disadvantages to survive filter to claim that their grief because our money is funding the The CDC’s primary mission out to let stronger generations is the worst grief, which, death of others, just like other is global immunization, which thrive, and curing people of all if you think about it, is countries’ taxes are funding the I fully support, but doing so diseases not only adds to the cur- ridiculous. Human life death of our soldiers. has serious implications. What rent population, but elongates the is human life. Nobody Now it’s your turn — what can happens when that mission is survival of poor genes. We must should ever have the you add to this conversation? accomplished? Currently, one consider the future of our planet audacity to claim that Meghji is a member of billion people lack access to and humanity. Will we have a their tragedy is the worst the class of 2015. health care systems, over 8 mil- planet with enough resources to tragedy of all time. Sure, lion children under the age of satiate the living standards of First the genocide in Rwanda five die from malnutrition and World societies with premium and the Democratic preventable diseases every year, health care and medicine, not to Republic of Congo was 600,000 people die from typhoid mention the other requirements bad, but the Holocaust annually, and tuberculosis kills for living standards? was the worst genocide 1.3 million people each year. Yang is a member of of all time, right? Or alex kurland / staff illustrator It’s important to note that these the class of 2016. page 8 / campustimes.org Thursday, april 25, 2013 features

‘Show this to no one’ The Keidaean Society Exposed

Design and article by Alyssa Arre / Photo Editor

It starts with a letter. It always does. “Be on Anderson Circle on Sunday afternoon on [this date] at [this time]. Have in your possession $10 for initiation fee. Dress warm and in your old clothes. Show this to no one,” it read. The letter was just this simple message on one side. The other side bore a large, red “K” with an arrow through it. This is the invitation to the Keidaean Honor Society. The letter will be slipped beneath the door of just over a dozen unsuspecting juniors at UR, chosen due to their in- volvement in on-campus student organizations. A Campus Times article from April 18, 1924, establishes that membership into the honor society is based on “merit and not on personal preferences; participation in activities and excellent in scholarship determining the number of points scored by each student.” This point system is assigned to notable members of each class and used to determine which juniors will be invited or “tapped” to join.

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Photo courtesy of the University of Rochester Archives, Rush Rhees Library Thursday, april 25, 2013 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 9 Japanese Students’ Association receives official status by jenny yoon felt the interest was there, and copy editor all we needed to show was some initiative.” The Japanese aspects of cul- Five years before JSA’s time, a ture that we commonly know former alumnus had created and today — kimonos, sushi, and led a club called Japan Matsuri, origami — are all part of a a student group dedicated to multi-layered, complex culture spreading awareness regarding that has established itself over Japan. Over time, however, the the past millennia. Starting this number of club members dimin- spring semester, UR students ished until, eventually, the club can embrace the richness of itself faded into UR’s history. Japan firsthand as one of UR’s JSA’s dedication and persis- newest clubs brings a taste of tence throughout the entire the country to campus. process of SA recognition shows UR’s Japanese Students’ As- how much potential this club sociation (JSA) recently met holds. The paperwork initially with the Students’ Association started in October 2012, and (SA) Senate earlier this month JSA eventually reached official to sign an official constitution, club status five months later in where it formally received final April. recognition from SA. “UR has multiple steps for thanh ngo / contributing photographer “JSA is now eligible for fund- any potential club to become Members of the Japanese Students’ Association (JSA) work to spread awareness of Japanese culture throughout the UR commu- ing from the Students’ Associa- SA recognized,” Iwaoka said. nity. By recently receiving SA recognition, JSA will be able to continue to grow as an organization in the upcoming semester. tion Appropriations Committee “SA wants to really make sure starting next semester,” JSA co- the club is dedicated and the campus through a very success- While JSA continues to estab- a club to success, and in only a president and freshman George members involved are also ful cultural exhibition called lish its presence throughout UR, semester, JSA has proved to be Iwaoka said. dedicated.” Japanese Expo this past month. its members grow excited for more than a club offering yum- Iwaoka and two others stu- After the first set of paperwork Co-sponsored with the Sigma Psi what the future holds. Coming my food and origami lessons. By dents, sophomore Koji Muto in the fall semester, the co-presi- Zeta sorority and the Pi Delta from different backgrounds, yet promoting themselves through and freshman Mikako Harata, dents worked with their cultural Psi fraternity, the Expo gave stu- sharing a passion for diversity, social media, co-sponsored currently hold positions as JSA club adviser Lydia Crews as they dents the opportunity to sample JSA’s members show genuine events, and word of mouth, JSA co-presidents. entered preliminary status, a sushi, play matsuri games, and interest in Japan and its heritage, strives to continue flourishing in The trio collaborated after trial period set up by SA to learn the art of traditional tea which is exactly what a cultural the coming years. mutual dissatisfaction over the determine a club’s aptitude on tasting. In addition, students club needs. JSA secretary and freshman lack of community between campus. JSA was required to were offered brushes to practice “As a Chinese person, I find Mana Takeyama attributes JSA’s Japanese students and the rest hold a general interest meet- calligraphy and inflatable sumo Japanese culture attracting,” uphill success to the close-knit of the UR community. ing, recruit and compile a list suits to wrestle friends. Seeing Yang explained. “It’s similar group of people willing to make “Our first question when we of members, and hold events a turnout of over 300, JSA suc- to Chinese culture but they JSA prosper. came to this school was ‘why promoting the club. cessfully got their name out to also have so many differences. “I believe our closeness and wasn’t there already a Japanese- By drawing curious and hun- campus. Sometimes it can confuse me true love for Japan will ul- affiliated student club?’” Muto gry students, JSA secured a solid “I was amazed so many people more than American culture. timately bring us success in said. “Despite the popularity of list of members at their general came out that day, especially To learn more about Japan, I spreading its beautiful culture Japanese culture that has perme- interest meeting where forty since we’re a new group,” JSA joined JSA.” and traditions,” she said. ated throughout the US, there “Cup Noodles” were offered. publicity chair and freshman Enthusiasm, cultural curios- Yoon is a member of was no such thing as JSA. We JSA continued its presence on Yunshan Yang said. ity, and diligence are what drive the class of 2016. Hallways to catwalks: student models balance classes and a career by Rachael Sanguinetti the model’s ability to portray my school work, they are willing looks. It definitely involves a lot certain way in the business. A&E Editor different characters via facial to help provide me with trans- more thought than just standing “You are being constantly expressions and body language portation to gigs, casting calls, in front of a camera and looking judged on your looks, and it is From the time they are young, skills I have learned in my study etc,” she said. pretty.” easy to compare yourself to the most girls dream of growing up to of acting and dance.” Wilkins said her parents were The photo shoots and runway other models,” O’Hehir said. become models. The glamour of As we’ve seen from reality supportive of her ven- appearances have, according to “It is important to keep in mind the makeup, hair, clothing, and shows on TV, many “heli- tures in modeling. Wilkins and O’Hehir, their share that everyone is beautiful in their the thrill of walking the runway copter parents” push their They traveled with of perks. own way.” is enough to entice most girls. children into modeling and her to New York and “My favorite part of being Wilkins disagrees. She believes But only a select few make the beauty pageants at a Washington D.C. for a model is meeting so many it is possible to avoid the pressures cut and fit the look that agencies young age. The photo shoots and people,” O’Hehir said. “The de- and hold your head high. desire. If one does make the cut, behavior of runway shows. signers and other models all have “I have a strong sense of who I it’s not all fun, games, and glitter; such mothers “I am very their own interesting histories, am, and I think that is very im- it takes serious talent and a huge on “Toddlers fortunate which I never would have had portant for anyone going into this time commitment. and Tiaras” char- to have the opportunity to hear without industry,” she said. “I have also UR has a handful of models acterizes this phe- such sup- this experience. Perks of the job been very fortunate; the people among its student body. Junior nomenon. The girls in p o r t i v e include occasionally being given I work with like to photograph a Brynn Wilkins is one. She didn’t this show can’t be more p a r e n t s free items, getting your hair and diverse array of models with dif- really start modeling until about than five or six-year- who encour- makeup professionally done, ferent body types and looks. UR three years ago when she was asked old yet their parents age me to follow and, of course, the adrenaline has an incredibly supportive and to do a one-time gig for a friend at pressure them to be my dreams, no mat- rush when you walk down the embracing fashion community, RIT. Soon, she had more requests beautiful and com- ter how unrealis- runway.” and I have never felt pressured to than she knew how to handle. pete. tic,” she said. Still, there is a social stigma change my look or who I am.” “After the class [at RIT] saw Luckily, Modeling is con- around models and the industry Modeling does not have to end those pictures, they all wanted none of the sidered another art itself. Many people assume that upon graduation either. to know who I was and if I could models I form. It is a process models are air-heads who only “I definitely want to pursue model for them, too,” she said. “I talked to that involves both the care about looks. modeling in the future,” she quickly began to get a lot of re- had this photographer and the “People assume that models said. “I am already signed with quests to model for RIT students, experi- model. don’t necessarily have any brains a modeling agency, and I plan and my modeling career took off ence. “One of my favorite behind their pretty faces, which to pursue modeling as much as I from there.” Soph- aspects of model- is just not true,” O’Hehir said. possibly can.” Wilkins believes that her work o m o r e ing is collaborating “Most models I met were college For others like O’Hehir, they in the theater has been extremely M a r y with photographers, students like myself and involved are only doing it while in col- helpful in her modeling career. O’Hehir hair and makeup in numerous other activities. I lege. “I’ve always been involved in said that artists, and stylists have brains from my education “I don’t have any long-term performing, particularly dance her parents are Alex Kurland / St to create amazing here at UR and am involved in plans that involve modeling,” she and theater, so modeling was a indifferent toward art,” Wilkins said. activities ranging from playing said. “I am merely enjoying the natural fit for me,” she said. “I her modeling career. aff illustra “Despite popular piano to motocross racing.” experience while it lasts.” had always been interested in “As long as I enjoy model- belief, modeling is As one might expect, there are Sanguinetti is a member of tor modeling because it draws on ing and it doesn’t interfere with a lot harder than it often pressures to look and act a the class of 2015. page 10 / campustimes.org FEATURES / Thursday, april 25, 2013

This year’s Mela event, hosted by the Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent (ADITI), was a great success despite small crowds. “The performers had their fun and that’s what’s important,” ADITI communications chair and freshman Hitendra Khemani said. The event included many dance and musical performances, separated by short skits. After two hours of performances in the May Room, the group host- ed a formal Indian themed dinner to over 100 students. Tahli of India, a favorite local restaurant, catered the dinner.

The event was preceded by a “Pre-Mela week” which featured henna, In- dian snacks, Chai tea, movies, and free giveaways to UR students. “This week really does showcase the sub-Indian culture,” said Khemani. “It lets Arpeoplet explore
[the culture] and have fun.”

see art awake page 17 a&E ADesign by Alyssaw Arre / Photo Edaitor Kphotos by alyssae marcus and amelia engel / staff photographers Thursday, april 25, 2013 / ADVERTISEMENT campustimes.org / page 11 page 12 / campustimes.org FEATURES / Thursday, april 25, 2013 From the archives Dandelion Day evolves over time, students voice nostalgic concern by sarah teitelman CT cited that D-Day was set War,“ and a varsity baseball game the Eastman Quad. Fraternities explained that “we decided to get copy editor aside to honor “students who with Hamilton College. The day and sororities sponsored events a bigger band, have more activi- have contributed to campus life finished with the Dandelion din- such as the “Phi Sig Squirt Gun ties, and move D-Day to a Friday. On Friday, April 26, UR will and provide entertainment for all ner in Todd Union. Booth” and “Phi Kappa Tau Jello- We wanted to make D-Day more hold its 62nd Dandelion Day. students and faculty members.” The first event of the day was the Slurping Booth.” so a community day with more Over the years, Dandelion Day, D-Day originally was an event 10 a.m. assembly held in Strong In the ’80s, Newsweek Maga- faculty and community members more colloquially known as D- held in Genesee Valley Park with Auditorium. During this event, zine rated D-Day “as one of the in attendance.” Day, has changed from epic tug of different activities and sporting new members were named to the nation’s 15 best college parties,” After surveying students during war to day-drinking on the quad events. For the first eight years of Mendicants, the junior honorary a description that rang true and after D-Day 2012, Burns to a disappointment in the eyes D-Day, women were not allowed society which raised money for throughout the ’90s. In the explained that “students reacted of some upperclassmen. How has to partake in the festivities. blankets to be used as third-year 2000s, however, things started positively to the changes,” which D-Day changed over the years? On the first D-Day, the events varsity letter awards, and the to change. is why D-Day will be held again What has caused this change? Let’s included a morning assembly, Yellow Key, sophomore honor- this year. go back to the beginning and start where awards and prizes would ary society, that acted as hosts to Some students, however, did with the first D-Day. be presented, a full-dress review of visitors at many UR functions. not react so positively to the The first D-Day was held on the NROTC unit in the afternoon, The famous “Frosh-Soph changes. Such students feel that a Wednesday in May 1951. The the annual “Frosh-Soph Tug Of Tug of War” had been a last year’s experience was a long-standing tradition at disappointment, citing a UR, and was incorporated lack of freedom that stymied early on into D-Day. This participation. Things you event was held in the “Three years ago when Genesee River near GVP I was a freshman, it was should know this week and was one of the big- much more exciting, and gest rivalries on campus. D-Day represented the spirit This Day in history: april 25 According to tradition, of UR students. It has changed freshmen were given the over time,” a senior, who asked 1719: “The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson muddier, soggy side of to remain anonymous, said. Crusoe,” written by Daniel Defoe, is published. the creek. Luckily, the Class “Those who take advantage of of ’54 prevailed and beat the it or abuse [D-Day] should be 1859: Construction of the Suez Canal, an artificial wa- class of ’53 in the first annual dealt with exclusively, and the terway connecting the Suez and the Mediterranean tug of war. rest of us will continue on,” she Sea, officially begins. As the years progressed, D-Day continued. changed from a more mild event Former CAB President 1917: President Harry Truman opens a two-lane bowl- to a much wilder one. In 1974, and KEY scholar Bradley ing alley in the West Wing of the White House. D-Day was a two-day event Halpern has helped plan 2001: Italian Formula One driver Michele Aloreto fatally taking place on April 19 the past four D-Days. crashes during a test drive in Germany. to the 20. Some of the In his time, he has come activities included a to find that weather and professional carnival a feeling of campus com- overheard at UR with rides, a cart race, a munity experience are the most concert by the Women’s important variables in a D-Day’s “You know Busta Rhymes, right?” Ensemble and the Yel- success. lowJackets, demonstrations by “I think everybody views the alex kurland / staff illustrator — Overheard on the Gold Line special interest groups, a barbecue traditions of the day differently,” with a Dixieland Band, and a beer “[In the] recent past, D-Day has Halpern said. “Because of its his- $#!T Professors don’t say truck. Cart races and the infamous been a problematic day because tory here, nobody wants to see “car smash” held by fraternities of the history of high-risk activity the day go away. Lots of people “Finals are cancelled. I know you didn’t retain a word were among the highlights of the associated with the day,” Dean of view alcohol as a key part of the I said all semester, so why bother? ’74 D-Day. Students Matthew Burns said. tradition, some people don’t… Fast forward to spring 1988, In the past decade or so, this but in either case, most people when the social activities board issue has become prevalent on involved in the planning view — Said no professor ever and the Wilson commons pro- campus. Efforts were made to alcohol as a beneficial component gram board hosted D-Day on reduce the excessive drinking, but in moderation.” Saturday, April 23. D-Day was they didn’t work. Toning down the Despite having been changed centered around the theme of day to just a concert and nothing over the years, what remains of other wordly “unity” in which there was a else failed because students would D-Day is the tradition of students multicultural tent sponsored by throw parties on their own. celebrating the end of classes, Kyoikumama: (noun of Japanese origin) A mother who various ethnic groups on campus. Something had to be done to the arrival of spring, and UR’s relentlessly pushes her children toward academic achieve- Several different local restaurants make D-Day a fun and safe day history. ment. featured booths at D-Day, and for all to enjoy. Teitelman is a member of the band “The Alarm” played on Instead of canceling it, Burns the class of 2016.

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“Cinderella” “Jasmine” “Belle” “Mulan” “Ariel” “Gaston” Thursday, april 25, 2013 / FEATURES campustimes.org / page 13 Select seniors honored by Keidaean Society each year secrets from page 8 right before our eyes.” “A ring of students interlaced with in the college. Their Historical groups, allowing alcohol at more Records of the Keidaean Honor Meyers said students continued hooded creatures was positioned Sketch notes that the group “stu- University functions, and increas- Society date back to 1924, when to congregate around the bench in a circle at the center of the diously avoids taking a stand on ing the number of parking spaces Elliot Parker Frost, a professor and until about 15 students had gath- quad.” any issue.” Rather, “the modus available on campus. Some things chairman of psychology at UR, and ered. An additional student joined By showing up to this ceremo- operandi is quiet persuasion as never change. former professor at Dartmouth the group and seemed to be in nial ‘tapping’, juniors accept the manifested by its members in their Though the organization re- College, approached five juniors charge. It was then that Meyers invitation to the society and receive positions of respect and leadership mains a rich part of the univer- — Merc Brugler, Clarence Henry, and his friends followed this group a pin with the Keidaean emblem. in other campus organizations and sity’s history, the lack of student James Gray, Carl Lauterbach, and of students up to the benches in Induction into the Keidaeans activities.” awareness almost undermines Joseph Leone — about starting an the middle of Eastman Quad — means continued service to the Many of the problems, as de- the prestige that surrounds being honor society to “further the spirit Anderson Circle. University while working closely scribed in the meeting minutes inducted into the Keidaean Honor of cooperation and fraternity at the “All of the dark figures, blan- with administration. Many past between 1924 and 1964, were Society. Perhaps the real honor lies University.” keted by black robes, approached deans of the University have been similar to challenges students in something intrinsic, something Frost, along with Brugler, Henry, the circle, their faces covered. part of the Keidaeans, and the and administrators face today: more — something secret. Gray, Lauterbach, and Leone, They seemed to float to their group is used largely to solve prob- improving the standing of UR, Arre is a member of consequently crafted the organiza- destination,” Meyers recollected. lems that either party recognizes increasing participation in student the class of 2015. tion’s first constitution, titled “His- torical Sketch – Keidaeans,” which sketched out the group’s initiatives, history, and governing laws. The Keidaeans were originally Our promise: public and well received. Campus Times covered the group on several No other attorney, occasions throughout the 1920s. In one such article, published May 2, 1924, Packard, a history professor no other law firm, from 1920-25, said, “I think the system of selecting members ac- will fight harder cording to points for their activities will prove efficient. Perhaps it could or smarter become secret later.” The “Historical Sketch,” as to defend you. stated in 1924, noted that although “the purposes of Keidaeans are openly stated, the machinery of its government, its discussions, the details of its organization, its customs, and rites remain within the confidence of its members,” and that, “the names of the officers shall not be disclosed.” Yet in the Internet age, it is hard to keep anything a secret. A Google search will lead even an amateur to a number of primary sources: a number of Rochester Alumni Reviews from the 30s naming the junior members tapped that spring, features on UR Athletics’ website that mention the athletes’ participation in the group, and even LinkedIn profiles of UR members, past and present. The level of awareness students have regarding the society today, nearly a century after its creation, varies greatly. “I have never heard of the Keidaeans,” sophomore Brad Kowalczyk said. “I had no idea about it.” Yet others give the impression that they are more than aware of the organization and respect its ultimate goal of confidentiality. Most Keidaean alumni who were contacted declined to comment, but one alumnus responded that he would answer questions as long as he remained anonymous. He ignored the subsequent attempts of communication. Though unaffiliated with the Keidaeans, graduate student James Meyers claims to have witnessed an initiation ceremony when his friend, whose name will remain undisclosed by request, was in- ducted four years ago. After his friend received the marked letter, Meyers and three acquaintances staked out overnight in Douglass Dining Hall, keeping a watchful eye on Dandelion Square. “After a few minutes, ordinary students began to gather by a bench,” Meyers recalled of the night. “We grew excited by the prospect of this actual secret event taking place, all of the student myths were morphing into realities page 14 / campustimes.org Thursday, April 25, 2013 humor Busta Rhymes accidentally Administration plagued by invited to perform D-Day dramatic summer daze Tzvia Berrin-Reinstein a prospective student? What is — but was forced to cancel to antoinette Esce weather now consistently holding staff writer he, like 50?” make room for the impromptu editor-in-chief at a blistering 50 degrees, no one However, as not to anger any rap performance. wants to do anything but sleep on When Trevor Tahiem Smith, prospective family who might be Despite the many changes With summer just around the quad. Jr. called UR to say that his tricked into paying full tuition that D-Day has undergone over the corner and the school year “Tyrone, you know how much daughter was interested in vis- the past few years to appease winding down, many students I love watching you work, but I’ve iting campus on April 26, the campus officials, the school has are “checking out” — but so are got my country’s 500th anniversary school mentioned that it was decided to ease up on some of administrators. to plan, my wedding to arrange, coincidentally Dandelion Day. the new rules in light of the When asked his opinion on my wife to murder, and Guilder After learning about D-Day, recent change of events. The Busta Rhymes as the Dandelion to frame for it,” Burns lamented. Smith offered to provide some email from Dean of Students Day performer, the recent worry “I’m swamped.” sort of entertainment. Aca- Matthew Burns banning open over campus security in light of It’s easy to attribute this lackadai- demically-oriented as they are, containers and campus drinking the Boston attacks, and the success sy to summer daze, but Students’ school administrators thought has in fact been rescinded by a of “Bash by the Books,” Dean of Association Communications Smith was offering to give higher authority. Students Matthew Burns explicitly Committee Chair Rishi Sharma some sort of lecture — great, “Come on,” University Presi- stated: “Ain’t nobody [sic] got [sic] saw something more. they thought, who doesn’t dent Joel Seligman said. “Even time for that.” “Dean Burns is usually pretty love a nice pastry platter in I know that no one’s listened to “Well, I woke up to go get me a funny, but a lot of what he’s been Hawkins-Carlson? Busta Rhymes sober since, well, cold pop,” he said. “Then I thought saying recently is distinctly unorigi- When administrators actually ever.” somebody was [BBQuading].” nal,” he said. “If you’re going to be discussed this new de- Seligman continued, say- Burns, residing in a glass- lazy, at least try a little harder. I’m velopment with the ing that as a community enclosed, fifth-floor Wilson Com- pretty sure he’s just been quoting Campus Activities tested by Internet scandal, mons perch, oversees all student YouTube and movies.” Board, though, they death, and the decline of activities and programs and is an “Honey, time marches on, and discovered they had Douglass Dining Hall, we avid fan of the ever-popular panda- eventually you realize it is marchin' just inadvertently invited can come together and per- bowl-strawberry-milk Pit combo. across your face,” Burns retorted. AARON SCHAFFER / PHOTO EDITOR “Busta Rhymes,” the semi- severe through a Busta Rhymes While usually actively involved in Others besides Sharma have ex- sensation of the 1990s rap scene, for the next four years, the school show. student happenings and “Game of pressed concerns, but most merely to campus. decided it was best not to renege “It could actually be kind of Thrones” discussions, Burns seems hope for a fresh, productive fall “It honestly never occurred to on the acceptance of Rhymes’ cool,” sophomore and resident to have lost interest. semester. us that this could be him,” Dean offer. Ironically, UR Concerts hipster Charles Clover said. “Don't try to get on my good “You rush a miracle man, you get of Admissions Jon Burdick said. had actually secured an amazing “Vintage is very in.” side, Truvy,” students heard him rotten miracles,” Burns said. “Who ever heard of a rapper musical act for this year — I can’t Berrin-Reinstein is a member of shout. “I no longer have one.” Esce is a member of old enough to be the parent of even tell you, you’d be too upset the class of 2013. It’s hard to fault the man. With the class of 2015. ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, April 25, 2013 / Paper Boxes campustimes.org / page 15 To Our Amazing Staff Writers: To Our seniors: Thank you for We could never Publish the Paper your dedication to the CT. without your tremendous input. We Wish you the best of luck Thank you So much for your work! in your future endeavors!

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Page 16 / campustimes.org THURSDAY, April 25, 2013 arts & entertainment OBOC astonishes UR with vibrant, eclectic performance of OBOC is that in every show, and the audience was thrilled. it allows anyone to perform in The choreography, the lights, and select pieces with no audition the performances were packaged required. Moreover, all numbers so well together with a mixture are original student- directed skits of both light and dark scenes. written by OBOC members. Their performance of “Reefer The pit orchestra is composed Madness,” featuring sophomore entirely of student musicians. Kyle Critelli, was most certainly Originally founded in 1997 by a crowd pleaser and had them David LaPrairie, the group was wanting more. officially created in 1998. Just OBOC’s performance of one year later, OBOC became “Just Another Day” from “Next recognized by the Students’ to Normal” was also one of my Association, causing more fans favorites. Featuring a family to fill the audience. of four, the performance was As it was OBOC’s spring show, exceptional, enabling the audience this was the last chance for seniors to feel the drama and witness the Sophie Esquier, Trevor Filer, dedication of the performers. Erika Howard, Jon Yang, Caitlin When asked what she thought Lischer, Mike Moll, and Jarred of the show, OBOC member Lentine to perform. In their swan and freshman Bethany Lennox song, “Twenty Something,” the replied, “With it being my first seniors performed with great semester in OBOC, being part of enthusiasm and heart. such a large show that really came With the seniors leaving, together at the end was a great the spring show meant that the experience, and I look forward freshmen and new members of to taking part in it again.” OBOC would need to perform That said, OBOC is definitely on par with older members as they a group to be on the lookout for

justin stimac / contributing photographer will need to carry the weight of next year, and their fall show next performing next year. Needless to year will be something you don’t Members of Off Broadway On Campus (OBOC) perform in their spring revue on the night of Friday, April 19. say, the freshmen came out strong, want to miss. with outstanding performances With a remarkable spring Justin STIMAC Studio OBOC: A Musical “Next to Normal,” and several from freshmen Christian Freitas, performance behind them, Contributing writer Theatre Revue,” last Friday. The others. Sam Schick, Mariah Roberts, OBOC looks to improve and performance included numbers For those who don’t know what among others. live up to the University’s motto, Off Broadway On Campus from musicals such as “The Lion OBOC is, it’s the University’s only The atmosphere of the show Meliora. (OBOC) performed their King,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” musical theater group, making it was simply brilliant. OBOC was Stimac is a member of spring concert, “Live from “Chicago,” “Les Misérables,” one of a kind. One unique aspect definitely ready to put on a show, the class of 2016. Strong Jugglers execute phenomenal routine, unfold murder mystery

Alison KOMAR the audience followed the The performance also included contributing writer characters as they searched for a stretch break in the middle. The clues. The night’s routine involved audience was encouraged to stand Last Saturday night, the Strong club juggling, ball juggling, a up after sitting on the ground so Jugglers performed their 18th unicycle solo, a club juggling duet, long, which was a welcome relief. Annual Spring Show, “A Strong a ring juggling solo, an acrobatic They were then asked to interrogate Suspicion: The Case of the solo, and other smaller routines. the suspects in the murder. This Missing Juggler” in the May Through it all, the audience added another interactive element Room. remained engrossed by the central to the show and helped keep the The show was murder mystery storyline. audience comfortable through the themed and literally started off The Strong Jugglers wanted performance. with a bang, showing an unlucky to make sure the audience was At the end of the show, there fellow getting murdered. The involved in their performance. was a confusing twist. No one club used well known detective Three audience members were had actually gotten murdered at characters, such as Sherlock each given an envelope when they the beginning, though the butler Holmes and Watson, Velma and first entered the room. During the had revealed a random person as Shaggy from “Scooby-Doo,” and show, the three lucky participants the murderer. The Strong Jugglers Ms. Scarlet and Professor Plum were called onto the stage to laughed as the audience slowly from “Clue” to help solve this read aloud the clues within the figured it out. On cue, the alumni riveting mystery. envelopes as well as to act them who were Eric semmel / contributing photographer Throughout the performance, out. see throw page 18 Members of the Strong Jugglers show off their skills on Saturday, April 20. CT Recommends... Daft Punk is back. Gearing up for their newest album, the French electronic duo released Get Lucky their newest single last Friday, April 19. The track, titled “Get Lucky,” times in at just over four minutes long. The album version will reportedly be around two minutes longer. by AARON ScHAFFER Pharrell Williams, a member of N.E.R.D., provides leading vocals backed by singer- photo editor songwriter/guitarist/producer Nile Rogers, who has produced numerous number-one hits. The song will no doubt be on the top of summer playlists worldwide. The song represents a new direction for Daft Punk, one that is no doubt controversial among hardcore fans. The song has elements of funk and new-wave disco that evokes nostalgia in the best way possible. The song represents a new start, one that will hopefully be backed up by the band’s full-length LP, “Random Access Memories,” which is set to be released next month. The collaborators on the album are basically a list of who’s who in modern music, including Panda Bear (from Animal Collective) and Julian Casablancas (from The Strokes). Schaffer is a member of the class of 2016. Thursday, april 25, 2013 / A&E campustimes.org / Page 17 Art Awake serves up music, food, creativity BY RACHAEL SANGUINETTI sometimes made it a little hard A&E Editor to discuss the art with the people nearby. The large crowds of college As with any art event, new art students walking in downtown should be created at the same time Rochester on Saturday evening as old art is displayed. The Art made passing cars slow down and Awake staff set up a short, white look with wonder. A UR bus pulled column in the middle of the room. up beside what appeared to be an Participants were invited to step abandoned mall and dropped off forward with their cup of paint another slew of students. On the and add to the masterpiece. No one storefront windows of the building, had any idea what would happen “Art Awake” was written in large, to it, but it turned out beautiful. rainbow colored letters. Every time Past issues of City magazine the door opened, loud rock music covered a few tables along with emitted from the space. Welcome a few pairs of scissors, glue, and to Art Awake 2013, the most double-sided tape. There were no interesting and entertaining event real instructions as to what to do to hit downtown Rochester since with all of this, but that was the the Fringe Festival. beauty of the project. Young and Upon entering the building, old alike sat at the tables and created visitors were hit with a wave of hats, paper cranes, and garlands. sound and color. White walls were Some of the less artistically inclined erected in a looping formation busied themselves with cutting throughout the room. Some of the out interesting words in the paper. MIKE PASCUTOI / contributing photographer displayed art was fairly “typical” People walked around the event Members of After the Rain, UR’s new barbershop quartet, practice for their final competition to be held in July. and included landscape paintings, proudly wearing their dorky, black-and-white photographs, newspaper bowties and donning and portraits. The other art pieces their ridiculous pointy hats. At least After the Rain revamps barbershop explored new mediums of art. A they were enjoying themselves. large, orange elephant painting on No event would be complete BY MIKE PASCUTOI as a group and has begun 12, After the Rain performed plywood board caught everyone’s without food and drink. Free STAFF WRITER competing. Barbershop, a with two other collegiate groups eye. Next to it hung a cascade of samples of hummus, tabole, and style of unaccompanied vocal at the Senecaland regional in black and white, cut-out faces marinated vegetables were served One of UR’s best qualities is performance originating in the Geneva. Performing “Hello nailed to another piece of board. during the evening. There was the opportunity to further your late 1800s, traditionally limits My Baby” and “From the First All the faces had various expressions just enough in the cups to taste interests with the bevy of clubs the size of a group to four Hello to the Last Goodbye,” and were of varying sizes. and entice one to track down the and scheduled events regularly members and is an arduous, they outperformed their If one stopped to read the restaurant for more. There was a occurring around campus. complicated style of music. Its competition and placed first. descriptions under three of the vacant bar, which was probably However, despite a considerable zenith as a performance style, Their victory helped qualify photos, they discovered a whole much more popular later in the degree of interest from the music though, was in the 1920s, and them for an international new meaning. The attached evening. community, barbershop singing has since then faded except for competition hosted by the booklets depicted various cases and Overall, it was a memorable has not developed as a club or a small, rapidly aging group of Barbershop Harmony Society, experience of rape as described by evening, and I’m glad I brought organization on campus. adherents. where they will be competing the people in the photographs. friends along with me. Making hats However, several students That’s not to say that against dozens of other highly The art itself was impressive and paper cranes from newspaper on campus have continued barbershop is unknown to skilled singers as the 13th- and created by local artists. Many is infinitely more fun with a group to pursue their passion of modern culture; barbershop seeded team. of these artists were UR students of people. It’s also nice to have barbershop, attempting to has been referenced on several When asked about sharing and a piece of art instantly became someone along with whom to create a niche for a musical style major television comedy series their interest in barbershop with even more impressive when one discuss the most interesting pieces that is predominantly viewed as including “The Simpsons,” the UR community, Shashidhar found out it was student-made. of art as you explore. The organizing being too outdated for modern “Arrested Development,” and was incredibly open to the idea. There is incredible talent in UR’s team for Art Awake, a sub group audiences. “Scrubs.” The music themes are McCormack voiced skepticism art department, but the general of Urban Explorers, has worked for Sophomore Kedar Shashidhar, found in pop songs from the though. public sometimes forgets. Art months to pull of the event, and it a barbershop aficionado, is boy-band era. Most recently, “Most people who have an Awake is a great chance to remind seemed to be successful. This is the among them. Shashidhar, along the YellowJackets performed a interest in barbershop are everyone. sixth year of the event. The group with senior Ben McCormack barbershop number, “Goodbye, usually already performing The music at the event was quite hopes that the event will grow as and junior Matthew DeMartino, My Coney Island Baby” in their music on-campus,” he said. “It varied. From 6-7:30 in the evening, years go on; who knows what next recently joined Brad Babiak of spring show. would be hard for a coherent the music ranged from rock band year will bring. Jamestown Community College As one of the steadily increasing group to form if all the people to folk style instrumental, then to Sanguinetti is a member of to form a barbershop quartet number of collegiate barbershop interested are already in an a new music with voice, violin, and the class of 2015. called “After the Rain.” Since quartets, After the Rain has cappella group.” toy piano. The music was a nice For photos, see its inception in February, the found unusually rapid success. S h a s h i d h a r i s m o r e compliment to the artwork but page 10 Features. group has rapidly developed At its first competition on April enthusiastic about the prospect of such an idea working due to the challenge and enjoyment it brings, commenting that, movie times “barbershop is the black belt of a cappella singing. When done ur cinema group right, four-part harmonies can (hoyt auditorium) FRIDAY be super effective.” Wreck-It Ralph He went on to state that 7:00, 9:15,11:30 although barbershop groups are independent of groups from other schools, it was conceivable for a group to form like that on-campus. THURSDAY After the Rain will be competing in the Barbershop Life of Pi Harmony Society’s international (FREE showing) final in early July. As they saturday continue to rehearse, one can 8:00, 10:30 only hope that this fledgling Warm Bodies subgenre of music continues to 7:00, 9:00,11:00 thrive, at least for those who are willing to put in the work to not only learn the style of music, but to find others interested in singing with them. Pascutoi is a member of the class of 2015. Page 18 / campustimes.org a&e / THURSDAY, april 25, 2013 SHORT A Strong jugglers dazzle FEW CREDITS? THROW from page 16 is not a requirement for members, sitting in the front row of the but anyone who is available for GRADUATING audience yelled, “Encore! Encore!” rehearsals and performances is The Strong Jugglers did what they welcome to do so. The club receives ON TIME? were told — they juggled for the many new members each year, audience one last time in crazy and their numbers have grown formations on the stage. To top significantly as of late. it all off, the jugglers showed off The individual members of the their dance skills with moves to the Strong Jugglers all choreograph SPRING INTO ACTION! Scooby-Doo theme song. their own routines, and anyone The show last Saturday night was wanting to choreograph a solo just a glimpse of what the Strong or duet is entitled to do so. The Jugglers are all about. The group group often pairs experienced also performs during Orientation, choreographers with the newer Meliora Weekend, and the Boar’s routine writers to try to give Head dinner, in addition to their them more experience so once big spring performance every the experienced writers graduate, year. the club will still have writers to “Juggling is a really good de- choreograph new routines. 2 stressor. It really relaxes me, and That being said, one does not SUMMER it’s a good study break,” president necessarily need any experience to SESSIONS Stephanie Milner said. She went join. Anyone can join, and the club starting May 28 and July 8 on to describe the Strong Jugglers is always eager for new members. as a “great group of people. They If you are interested in joining the Over 170 are a really fun and inclusive group Strong Jugglers and are willing courses including 42 online! who are always willing to teach you to learn something new, give it a new things.” try. There is absolutely nothing TAKE SUMMER COURSES @ GCC! TRANSFERABLEThe History SUNY of Rock CREDITS and Roll There are 35 members in the club, to lose. American Sign Language and about 21 of them performed in Komar is a member of Introduction to Meteorology this year’s spring show. Performing the class of 2016. Ceramics, Painting & Intro to Digital Photography Plus English, Math, Science, Language Arts & many more! www.genesee.eduŗ$"--($$ WRUR’s weekly picks Online or On Site with 7 Campus Locations: Albion / Arcade / Batavia / Dansville / Lima / Medina / Warsaw / eLearning Genesee Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution “Look... The Sun Is Rising” by The Flaming Lips from “The Terror” (4/16)

A dark and glitchy noise-ridden experiment that is much more morbid than anything the Lips have ever produced.

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“You” by Bibio from “Silver Wilkinson” (5/14)

This soul inspired track features exuberant slice-and-dice vocals and instrumentation from a multitude of samples.

“New Summer” by Young Galaxy from “Ultramarine” (4/23)

Definitely not your average chillwave song. Catherine McCandless’ chilling vocals muse on fleeting youth and the movement of time over floating, seemingly water-drenched synths.

“Hare Tarot Lies” by No Joy from “Wait to Pleasure” (4/23)

Shoegaze goodness with reverb and echo that gives up the genre’s typical disorientation for a swooning sense of catchiness. Thursday, april 25, 2013 / Sports campustimes.org / page 19

athlete of the week Cammy Edwards – Women’s Track and Field by Elizabeth Kilbridge Do you have a mentor who has What is the hardest part of sports editor helped you along the way? track and field? My high school coach was Like I said before, track is so In her first sea- great. He always pushed me mental, so it’s really difficult to son at UR, fresh- to reach my goals and set new run well when you run a bad man Cammy Ed- ones and he still keeps up with race the week before, or when wards has excelled my track career in college. someone who previously beat as a member of the He’s been supportive and has you is in the same heat, or if hurdling team on definitely helped me become a coach seeds you at a time you women’s track and better hurdler. don’t think you can run, or even field. Most recently, Edwards if you don’t wear your lucky broke a school record previously What is the best advice a coach sports bra ­— it can throw off set in 1994 for the 100-meter has given you? your whole race. hurdles at the SUNY Cortland My high school coach said to run my own race and forget amanda klug / staff photographer Classic on April 19 with a time What advice do you have for about the competition and other Infielder and junior Nina Korn smashes the ball to help the ’Jackets score a run. of 15.19 seconds. incoming players? distractions because track can be Come into track with an open What’s your major? so mental. mind. The coaches, workouts, ’Jacket season a home run Public Health: Health, Behav- and environment are going to be ior & Society. What has been your favorite different than high school, but if bunt from page 20 senior Gena Bradford Tume with track and field moment this you love to run, jump, or throw, the YellowJackets on top and earn- two hits and two RBI’s in the first Why did you choose UR? season? you should stick with it because ing the YellowJackets a 5-4 victory game, Wayson with two hits and I knew I wanted to go east, and My favorite moment has either it’s a big accomplishment to do in their second match of the day. two RBI’s in the second game, and UR fit all the things I wanted in been running 400 hurdles for a sport in college. You’ll enjoy This victory gave the Yellow- Korn with two hits and two RBI’s a school: size, urban, I could run the first time — they only had it more if you’re open to new Jackets an impressive 8-2 Liberty in the second game. track here, and I wasn’t sure what 300 hurdles in Oregon — or things. League record, earning them the The YellowJackets’ next game I wanted to study, so I thought breaking the school record in Kilbridge is a member of Liberty League title over the En- will finish out their regular season the curriculum would be nice. the 100 hurdles. the class of 2015. gineers, who finished their season with four doubleheaders, all at with a strong 7-3 Liberty League home. When did you start running record. UR will take on SUNY Brock- track and field? In the first game, sophomore port on Tuesday, April 23, SUNY I started in sixth grade. Kristina Weltzin pitched the full Cortland on Wednesday, April game for RPI, earning them the 24, Alfred University on Friday, Why track and field? victory while sophomore Brittany April 26, and D’Youville College I played soccer, basketball, Grage pitched seven innings for on Sunday, April 28. and track throughout middle the YellowJackets and took the The YellowJackets hope to end school and high school, but I loss. In the second game, Wayson their regular season with a strong chose track because I’m better pitched the full game to claim the showing this week and to carry at it. I also like how it’s both a win for UR. their growing momentum into the team and individual sport. Key players of the day for the Liberty League Championships on YellowJackets included junior May 3-5. How is collegiate track and Megan Hennessy with two hits Cozen is a member of field different from high and an RBI in the first game, the class of 2015. school? To be honest, it’s not too different, but the workouts are definitely harder, my teammates Last Week's Scores are more committed, I never had FRIDAY, APRIL 19 to lift in high school, and we • Men’s Track and Field at SUNY Cortland Classic - Day 1 Complete travel farther to meets. • Women’s Track and Field at SUNY Cortland Classic - Day 1 Complete • Women’s Lacrosse v. Skidmore College (7-12) L Do you have any pre-meet rituals or superstitions? SATURDAY, APRIL 20 I always eat strawberry Clif • Men’s Track and Field at SUNY Cortland Classic - Day 2 Complete Shot Bloks before a race. I either • Women’s Track and Field at SUNY Cortland Classic - Day 2 Complete • Women’s Lacrosse v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (6-18) L wear compression socks or no • Women’s Tennis v. Skidmore College (1-8) L socks during a race, the hurdlers • Men’s Tennis v. Skidmore College (3-6) L always do a little handshake be- alyssa arre / photo editor • Men’s Baseball v. Clarkson University (3-2) W, (11-13) L fore a race, and I always get into Freshman Cammy Edwards sprints through the hurdles at the Brockport In- • Women’s Softball v. Union College (6-3) W, (11-3) W the blocks the same way. vitational on February, 2, where UR finished in a strong fourth place overall. SUNDAY, APRIL 21 • Women’s Tennis v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (9-0) W • Men’s Baseball v. Clarkson University (2-0) W, (5-3) W • Women’s Softball v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (5-6) L, (5-4) W Novak Djokovic, new face of This WEek's Schedule professional tennis THURSDAY, APRIL 25 paris from page 20 by Djokovic, another factor that to beat three of the world’s top • Women’s Tennis v. Carnegie Mellon University (QF), 9 a.m. Another reason the 2013 could prevent Nadal from grab- players in subsequent matches • Men’s Track and Field at Penn Relays, 7 a.m. French Open could spell trouble bing his eighth French Open ti- would be an extremely tall order, FRIDAY, APRIL 26 for Nadal is the fact that Djok- tle is his ranking. Because of his even for the King of Clay. • Men’s Tennis v. Emory University (QF), 9 a.m. ovic beat him just a week ago at seven-month absence, Nadal’s For all the adversity Nadal • Women’s Lacrosse v. Clarkson University, 4 p.m. the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 ranking dropped to fifth. Since will face this year at the French • Women’s Softball v. Alfred University (DH), 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. tournament, a major clay court the seedings for tournaments are Open, it remains difficult not to event that Nadal has won ev- based on the rankings, Nadal call him the favorite at the event SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at St. John Fisher College Invitational, 10 a.m. ery year since 2005. Djokovic’s is currently slated to be seeded he has won a record seven times. • Women’s Lacrosse v. St. Lawrence University, 2 p.m. dominant, straight-set win, fifth in Paris. What this means That said, 2013 has provided an • Men’s Baseball v. St. Lawrence University (DH), 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. which was capped off with a is that he will potentially have to unprecedented set of challenges massive inside-out forehand on play one of the top four seeds in for Nadal, making it perhaps the SUNDAY, APRIL 28 match point, sent a message to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and best opportunity for other com- • Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at NYSCTC Multi-Event Championships, 10 a.m. • Men’s Baseball v. St. Lawrence University (DH), 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nadal and the rest of the tour finals to win the event. The feat petitors, most notably Djokovic, • Women’s Softball v. D’Youville College (DH), 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. of his readiness to dominate the of beating just one of these top to grab the title. While we won’t clay this year. Additionally, one players, whether it be Djokovic, know for certain what the tour- MONDAY, APRIL 29 can’t help but wonder what the Roger Federer, or Andy Murray, nament holds until the end of • Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at NYSCTC Multi-Event Championships, 10 a.m. loss will do to Nadal’s confi- is impressive in itself, while beat- May, it is already clear that the TUESDAY, APRIL 30 dence, especially considering the ing all three is almost unheard 2013 French Open will be one • Men’s Baseball v. The College at Brockport, 4 p.m. last time he lost in Monte Carlo of. There is no question Nadal to follow as close as ever. was when he was 16-years old. is capable of beating every player Shapiro is a member of *denotes home competition In addition to the threat posed in the world on clay, but for him the class of 2016. page 20 / campustimes.org thursday, april 25, 2013 sports from the pressbox Dethroning Spain’s ‘King of Clay’ by Ben Shapiro Staff Writer

Over the past eight years, Ra- fael Nadal has amassed a record of 52-1 at the French Open, the only Grand Slam tennis tourna- ment contested on clay courts, a surface Nadal has mastered like no other player in history. Na- dal’s seven titles at the tourna- ment stand as one of the most impressive records in tennis and have helped the Spaniard to earn his nickname, the “King of Clay.” Despite his dominance over the years, this year’s French Open is far from a lockdown for Nadal, who is facing challenges that will make earning his eighth title per- haps too much to accomplish this year. Nadal’s biggest obstacle in the way of a title is undoubtedly Novak Djokovic, the world’s number-one ranked player. The French Open is the only ma- jor title the Serb has yet to win, surely making him only hungrier to finally conquer the clay. While 2012 saw Nadal defeat Djokovic amanda klug / staff photographer in the tournament’s final, the Infielder and junior Tayler Fravel helps the women’s softball team stop SUNY Brockport in its tracks at their doubleheader on Wednesday, April 23. UR won both circumstances are quite different games handily, defeating the Golden Eagles 10-2 and 6-2, which continues the ’Jackets’ winning streak after defeating RPI only two days prior. this year. Nadal only returned to the tour in February after tak- ing a seven-month break to heal Softball captures Liberty League title from knee injuries, and although he has already won three tourna- by karli cozen The first game was won by the YellowJackets once again two runs after sophomore Sarah ments, he does not look as com- senior staff RPI in a 6-5 come-from-behind started strong, scoring three runs Wayson smacked a hit into center fortable as he once did on court. victory. The YellowJackets came in the first inning as well as a field, giving the YellowJackets While Nadal was out, Djokovic On Sunday, April 21, women’s out strong, outscoring the RPI homer by junior Nina Korn. a 5-4 lead by bringing in two was tearing up the game, win- softball split a doubleheader Engineers 5-1. However, after However, RPI countered RBI’s. ning two of the biggest tourna- against Rensselaer Polytechnic three errors by the YellowJackets throughout the next few in- From then on, the game was ments in the world, including the Institute (RPI), earning the Yel- in the sixth inning, the Engineers nings, scoring one run in the scoreless. In the seventh, the year’s first Grand Slam and the lowJackets the Liberty League seized the day. second with a homer by Gillian YellowJackets clinched the win Australian Open. This success al- title with a record of 8-2. In the final three innings of the McCarthy and three more runs after the final out by Wayson. lowed Djokovic to further assert This title gives UR the oppor- game, the Engineers came back, in the fourth. Wayson worked the full count himself as the world’s top player, tunity to host the Liberty League scoring five unanswered runs to Going into the bottom of and managed to strike out RPI a title that simply cannot be ar- post-season tournament, which secure the win. the fourth, UR was down one batter, ending the game with gued against at the moment. will be held May 3-5. In the second game of the day, run, 4-3. However, UR scored see bunt page 19 see paris page 19 Tennis ends regular season with 13-8 record by elizabeth kilbridge Boris Borovcanin, on the other sports editor hand, defeated Skidmore’s Miles Ransom in two out of three sets, On Saturday, April 21, men’s 6-2 and 7-5. tennis ended its regular season “I guess I was just trying to with a devastating 6-3 loss to focus and hit my shots,” Boro- Skidmore College, finishing vcanin said. “The combination with a season record of 13-8 and of focus and adrenaline caused ranking 17th in the region. me to win.” At second doubles were fresh- Shapiro followed Borovca- men Matt Levine and Ben Sha- nin’s lead with a handy defeat piro, who beat their Skidmore at fourth singles in two sets, rivals with a score of 8-4. The scoring 7-6 and 6-4. YellowJackets lost the other two The team now prepares for matches, 3-8 each. several away matches at the The ’Jackets did not fare any UAA Championships, which better at singles, winning only will begin on April 26 in Or- two of six matches. Levine lost lando, Fla. 6-4, 6-0 at first singles to Skid- Kilbridge is a member of Courtesy of UR Athletics more’s Jimmy Sherpa. Junior the class of 2015. Junior Boris Borovcanin serves, taking the set against Skidmore’s Miles Ransom. UR ended its season 17th in the region.