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Crossing borders SU sees an increasing

Bright side Generation Y columnist

Making maestros Students bond

Up in the air The Daily Orange examines the

number of applications from students in the Arabian Gulf region. Page 3

Lauren Tousignant finds a silver lining in the grim job statistics. Page 5

together to create more opportunites for local musicians. Page 9

biggest questions surrounding Syracuse basketball’s future after the team’s record 2011-12 season. Page 16

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Students react passionately to Block Party

By Amrita Mainthia NEW MEDIA EDITOR

In the wake of University Union’s announcement about its biggest concert of the year, the Syracuse University community responded vocally with partial excitement, confusion and overall disappointment.

The Monday night release led many to vent about UU’s selection. Minutes after UU announced Kaskade and Cold War Kids as performers, The Daily Orange created a survey for all SU and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students to gauge campus reaction. Of the 477 respondents: • 59 percent were female, 40 percent male and 1 percent declined to say.

• Sophomores represented 30.3 percent of the survey, followed by seniors with 29.3 percent. Freshmen responded least with a 15.7 percent survey presence.

These graphics reveal students’ reactions to the lineup.

The Daily Orange plans to forward these metrics to UU. Tickets for Block Party are on sale Wednesday to all SU and ESF students for $15. mainthia@syr.edu

COLD WAR KIDS

KASKADE LINE ‘EM UP

How do you feel about these acts performing at Block Party?

MO MONEY, LESS PROBLEMS Would you be willing to give UU a larger portion of your student fee in order to secure a more "high profile" act?

Yes No

65.6% 34.4%

DON’T GO THERE

Knowing the Block Party lineup thus far, do you plan to attend the concert?

Yes

Very satisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Somewhat satisfied

“” Neutral

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY

“You have the No. 1 American DJ in a time when DJs are the most popular musicians in the world.”

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24.1%

No

Very dissatisfied

50.9%

Unsure 24.9%

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“No one should have to Google the performers to see who they are.”

Julia D’Orazio

FRESHMAN COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN MAJOR

#TRENDSETTER

After enjoying last year’s Block Party featuring Kid Cudi, Ben Glidden was underwhelmed by the 2012 lineup. Glidden, a sophomore broadcast and digital journalism major, took to Twitter to voice his disappointment.

“I was excited all day, so pumped,” Glidden said. “And then

it came out and I’d never heard of either artist. They’re not the type of headliners you want at a show like this.”

Glidden’s first tweet, “I would rather read a sub par book than go to Block Party,” led him to his second that began a mini-Twitter revolution. He wrote, “Watch grass grow #ThingsIdRatherDoThanGoToBlockParty” and tweeted more as friends

joined in. Word spread and soon many students began tweeting to the hashtag. Ultimately, “ThingsIdRatherDoThanGoToBlockParty” became a nationally and internationally trending topic on Twitter.

“It scared me at first,” Glidden said. “I was like, ‘Can I get in trouble for this? Am I in the wrong by doing this?’”

Glidden gave students an outlet

on which to express their feelings about UU’s decision. He hopes UU will re-evaluate the selection process for future lineups.

“I have a lot of respect for what UU does,” Glidden said. “I know a lot of schools don’t get the shows we get. But we sent a message.

We’re not happy and the fact that it got so much attention tells me that it worked.”

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Lawsuit to challenge SU statistics

By Nicki Gorny STAFF WRITER

The Syracuse University College of Law is among 20 law schools nationwide included in a class action lawsuit challenging schools’ post-graduation employment rates.

The suit holds law schools accountable for misrepresentations made in reporting post-graduation employment and salary statistics, such as including graduates with jobs that do not require law degrees in the percentage of employed graduates, or determining statistics based on a limited number of graduate responses.

The Law Offices of David Anziska is one of eight law firms involved in the lawsuit. Anziska said they would like to sue all 20 schools on the same day, before Memorial Day weekend.

He said he wants three plaintiffs from each school, which he does not yet have from SU. “As of now, 15 law schools have been sued,” Anziska said. “Last week, we announced our intention to sue 20 more.”

In addition to SU’s College of Law, the additional 20 schools include Pepperdine University School of Law and American University’s Washington College of Law, which are both ranked among the top 50 best law schools by U.S. News and World Report.

The students involved in the lawsuits are seeking damages, saying that they find themselves at a disadvantage for employment positions because they relied on the information. A judge rejected those claims filed against New York Law School last Wednesday.

Jaclyn Grosso, the director of communications and media relations for SU’s College of Law, could not be reached for comment.

Of last year’s 193 law school graduates, 87 percent reported they were employed or pursuing an advanced degree, according to pro-

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NATIONAL BRIEFS SAT, ACT tightens security Students who plan to take the SAT or ACT will soon have to submit photos of themselves when they register to take the exams, according to a March 27 article by The Associated Press. The new security measures are a response to a recent cheating scandal on Long Island in which 20 current or former students hired other people to take the exam for them.

The measures, which take effect in the fall, were agreed upon by the College Board and the ACT Inc., the two companies that create and administer the exams. Students will have to submit headshots of themselves with their registration forms. The photos will be printed on the admission ticket mailed to each student and will also be on the test roster.

Trayvon Martin case furthered The parents of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old from Florida who was shot and killed last month, spoke before a congressional panel on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, according to a March 27 AP article.

Martin’s parents spoke brief ly about their son and the recent calls for action that resounded after his death. During the two-hour panel, lawmakers and witnesses openly criticized the police investigation of the Feb. 26 incident and the failure of the police to arrest George Zimmerman, the man who shot Martin.

Transgender contestant dismissed A Canadian beauty pageant contestant was disqualified when the Miss Universe Canada organizers discovered she identifies as transgender, according to a March 27 CNN article.

Jenna Talackova was one of the 65 finalists selected to contend for the title of Miss Universe Canada and represent her country in the Miss Universe competition. She is no longer allowed to compete because organizers say Talackova lied about having undergone sexual reassignment surgery and did not meet pageant requirements.

Miss Universe Organization officials said the pageant rules say all contestants must be born females.

Those rules, however, are not mentioned on the Miss Universe website, according to the article.

A petition on Change.org, a social change website that has almost 32,000 signatures, is urging Beauties of Canada, the company that organizes Miss Universe Canada, and Donald Trump, the owner of the Miss Universe competition, to reverse the decision, according to the article.

—Compiled by Stephanie Bouvia, asst. news editor, snbouvia@syr.edu and Breanne Van Nostrand, asst. copy editor, brvannos@syr.edu

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Dancing queens

Dancers of the Orange Pulse Dance Troupe participate in a dress rehearsal for their upcoming show this Saturday. The advanced dance group’s show this year will benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central New York. Orange Pulse Dance Troupe explores several traditional dance disciplines, such as tap, jazz and ballet. In addition, the group also offers classes in lyrical, modern, hip-hop and multigenre dances. The dance troupe consists of a range of dancers, from those with years of experience to those with no experience at all.

Applications Indie rockers to enthrall audience from Arabian REAL HITS Gulf increase univ ersit y union

By Joe Infantino STAFF WRITER

During a week of fleeting warm weather, the Schine Underground will fill with shimmery summertime music courtesy of indie rockers Real Estate.

The Bandersnatch Music Series is returning Wednesday with its second show of the semester. New Jersey natives Real Estate will headline the show accompanied by opening band Half Sister. Tickets are still for sale at the Schine Box Office for $ 5 for students with a valid Syracuse University or State University of New York College of Environmental Science Forestry ID. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m.

University Union teamed up with WERW Real College Radio to promote the show. Tickets for both Wednesday’s UU Real Estate concert and WERW’s show featuring Titus Andronicus on Thursday night can be purchased as a dis-

counted total price of $8.

Real Estate’s name is dedicated to the suburban setting where the band was formed. The group released its debut selftitled album in 2009 and has since garnered the interest of various music reviewers, including Pitchfork, who had them in contention for Best New Music honors of 2010. Aside from this recognition, however, the band remains mostly unknown to listeners outside of the indie genre.

Jonathan Groffman, executive adviser to the Bandersnatch Music Series, said this concert will incorporate a genre of music that Bandersnatch has overlooked in the last couple of years.

“Indie rock is becoming more popular on college campuses,” he said. “It’s taken a while because of students’ mainstream interests, but people are getting more into alternative music.”

The band’s latest full-length

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Before Real Estate takes the stage, get familiar with these five fan favorites:

“Beach Comber”

The intro track in the group’s self-titled debut is a jangly ode to summer past days.

“It’s Real”

The group’s newest single, “It’s Real,” packs some poppy drum beats and a plethora of “whoas” in its upbeat chorus.

“Easy”

Sporting a goofy sun-soaked melody and an even goofier music video, “Easy” spreads itself out over four minutes of pop bliss.

“Wonder Years”

The group’s wistful lyrics and ‘90s-style guitar riffs are every bit as nostalgic as the TV show of the same name.

“Let’s Rock the Beach” Sure, it’s an instrumental track, but its midtempo bluesiness holds its own against Real Estate’s more radio-friendly fare.

By Nick Smith STAFF WRITER

After implementing more aggressive recruiting practices and new programs, Syracuse University received 143 applications from students in the Arabian Gulf region, an increase from past years.

In fall 2011, SU received 120 applications, while in fall 2010, it received 100, said Karen Bass, director of International Undergraduate Admissions.

The number of applicants accepted to the university has not yet been determined.

Bass explained that when SU officials began actively recruiting in the Middle East three years ago, they visited schools and college fairs and formed relationships with guidance counselors. She also said the university has recently formed new com-

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University Union should have brought student artists instead of no-names The lineup to this year’s MayFest is truly disheartening. UU has again decided to give money to a bunch of D-list acts that they found through iTunes. For perspective, 5 and A Dime is a group that opened for Super Smash Bros, a disc jockey duo that saw Girl Talk’s popularity and thought, “That can’t be too hard,” and hasn’t been relevant since people decided dubstep was cooler than mash-ups.

I think the real reason I am upset with the lineup is that UU and the Student Association made a promise to us when they moved MayFest from Euclid Avenue to Walnut Park. We were told that the “new” MayFest would have just as much tradition and school pride as the old Euclid MayFest. However, by bringing in random acts with little to no fame to play for us, when there are so many acts available right in Syracuse who would love to play the event, Mayfest feels like an event that is less about the students and more about the university’s image to the outside public.

There are so many popular Syracuse artists that would have the exact same draw as the

LET TER TO THE EDITOR four bands announced Sunday. Bands like the Vanderbuilts, who recently opened up for Cults and Titus Andronicus; Half Sister, who opened for Real Estate; and Beauty School all have strong fan bases on the campus. Not to mention rappers such as IMG, Indo and Jay Foss, who are all very popular among SU and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, if that is more the style UU wanted.

In addition, there are tons of DJs and “electro” DJ groups on campus that I’m sure would put on a show on par with, or better than, Timeflies.

I guess my long-winded point to UU is if you’re going to bring in acts with no big name appeal, you might as well have the acts be students from the school hosting the event. If I’m going to hear DJs yell “Georgetown sucks” in the middle of their set, I at least want to believe that they mean it.

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Viral video requires students to educate themselves on issues Social media efforts threw the “Kony 2012” video into the national spotlight earlier this month.

The video has more than 85.7 million views on YouTube and sparked a nationwide discussion.

The discussion made its way to Syracuse University, where a panel was held Monday night to discuss the topic. Students must remember with this video and the subsequent discussion to examine all sides before making a decision.

Some people call the video informative on the issue. Others call it propaganda. Regardless, the video tugs viewers’ heartstrings and brings them into the issue through the stories of young children.

Students must remember to find out substantive information on the issue and not rely on just one source.

By doing substantive research,

EDITORIAL by the daily orange editorial board students become more involved and knowledgeable in the political debate. If students are aware of different viewpoints, they can help spread their knowledge to others on campus. It can create a more informed student body.

Although the video may be coming from one source and have a specific political motive, it serves as a good jumping off point to start a conversation. To have an effective conversation, it must be an informed one.

The “Kony 2012” discussion does not seem to be going away. As the discussion continues, students owe it to themselves to make sure they are informed of all sides.

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Although statistics for Generation Y look grim, silver lining gleams through

ast week, I wrote a column discussing the continued attack on the future of our generation.

We’re bludgeoned with grim statistics, then criticized for complaining too much. We’re judged for being unrealistic about our job prosperities, then assured it’s because we don’t have the same opportunities our parents had to become wealthy and successful.

Baby boomers are in disagreement on how to categorize this generation.

We can be described as: lazy, delusional, slacker, overconfident. We can be likened to the wimpy nerd waiting helplessly while the bullies argue whether to give us a wedgie or throw us in the dumpster.

The article “The Millenial Muddle,” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2009, sums up the atmosphere pretty accurately.

“One speaker will describe youngsters as the brightest bunch of do-

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gooders in modern history. Another will call them self-involved knuckleheads,” wrote author Eric Hoover.

In the April 2012 issue of Esquire magazine, the debate continues with Stephen Marche’s piece “The War Against Youth.” Editor in Chief David Granger’s letter respectfully questions Marche’s assessment that the elderly generation has slowly been eating ours.

Marche wrote: “Through its refusal to act, the generation in power is willing to do what other generations before them would not — sell their children’s birthright for a mess of their own pottage.”

But in his letter, Granger delivers a reassuring observation. Recent statistics might reveal a hopeless future, but such predictions will likely never manifest into anything close to the worst-case scenario.

“At the basis of just about every discussion of the future of our coun-

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try and our world is the assumption that what is happening now will continue to happen,” Granger wrote, basing his opinion around the phrase “if trends continue.” But he concludes trends often do not continue.

Ultimately, we’re looking at a loselose situation for a couple of more years. So, in an effort to reinforce the stereotypes of being both whiny and blindly optimistic, here’s a list of what many baby boomers insist on denouncing as our generation’s personal apocalypse — but with a sunny “pro” to smile alongside.

Since the recession, one in four youngsters have moved back in with

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their parents after living on their own.

Pro: No more getting grounded for coming home drunk. And what better justification for drinking is there than unemployment?

One in five young Americans now delay having a baby.

Pro: More money, food and free time. Sign up for one of those dollar-aday African baby charities if you feel like you’re missing out on the “joys” of parenthood.

Youth unemployment is at 17.4 percent, one of the highest levels since World War II. Pro: The United Kingdom’s youth unemployment stands at 21.8 percent, in Italy it’s 28.2 percent and Spain boasts with a whooping 47.8 percent.

America — F*ck yea.

For every dollar the U.S government spends on children, it spends $2.4 on the elderly.

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case of an emergency.

The average net worth for American’s 35 and younger decreased approximately 76 percent, from $11,521 in 1984 to $3,662 in 2009.

Pro: It hasn’t decreased 100 percent.

The average debt of a college graduate stands at $25,250.

Pro: It should be a lot easier to pay back if you’re living with your parents.

“Trends, of course, will not continue,” Granger finished “There are already forces building that will reverse the momentum.”

So we’re stuck. Standing on the playground, awaiting the bullies. Is our fate a wedgie or a trip to the dumpster?

Or maybe they’ll just take all our lunch money.

Lauren Tousignant is a senior communications and rhetorical studies and writing major. Her column appears weekly. She can be reached at letousig@ syr.edu or followed on Twitter at @lauT1.

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LAWSUIT FROM PAGE 1

fessional and career development statistics published on the College of Law’s admissions website. According to that same data set, the average salary reported for more than 100 attorney firms was $102,500; for all private practice firms was $70,600; and for government employers was $51,300.

Alexander Redmon, a first-year student in the College of Law, said he thought SU misleads students with reported post-graduation statistics. However, he said SU’s reporting of post-graduation rates did not personally affect him in his decision to enroll because he said he believes most schools inflate their statistics anyway.

Redmon also said he believes SU’s other colleges, not only the College of Law, inflate post-graduation statistics.

But Chris Tommarello and Jon Hoeven,

REAL ESTATE FROM PAGE 3

album, “Days,” was released through Domino Records, a recording company known for giving its artists the freedom to experiment with their music. Real Estate’s songs unwind gently under a muffled sound that lends its music a dreamy, oldies-radio-like essence.

The show marks Real Estate’s first time playing in the area, but opener Half Sister is no stranger to SU. Three current members of the band met at a show while attending SU, where the idea of the band was conceptualized.

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both second-year students in the College of Law, said they thought SU was forthcoming and honest about its post-graduation statistics and did not misrepresent these numbers.

Hoeven said he thought SU’s rank had actually decreased because the university did not embellish its numbers.

“The fact that this guy, the lawyer, is going out and finding people for his class action and nobody has stepped up and said, ‘ I would like to sue the school’ is a strong indication that the school is very honest about statistics,” Tommarello said.

However, misrepresentation in law schools generally is still a serious concern, he said.

“Students are relying on statistics to go to that school with the hope that they’re going to have a job at the end of it. So if that is happening, then the school should be penalized for that and that should be changed,” he said.

“But I would be surprised if that happened at Syracuse.” nagorny@syr.edu

Half Sister formed earlier this year and has quickly made an impression with music featured on NBC’s “The Voice” along with other shows on MTV and ABC. The band returned in mid-March to perform and record three songs on CitrusTV’s music television show “Loud and Clear.”

Though tickets are still available, Groffman said he expects this show to compare well to the semester’s first sellout concert a month ago, which featured alternative rock band Cults.

“We’ve noticed that for indie-rock shows a lot of people purchase tickets the day of,” he said. “So we are expecting this one to still sell out.”

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mitments to the region, such as the SU Abroad center in Istanbul, which opened last year, and the admissions office in Dubai, which opened last summer.

“This demonstration of our commitment as an institution has made a difference and accounts for some of the increased interest we are seeing,” she said.

SU has not only increased its recruiting presence in the Arabian Gulf region, but also the opportunities available for students to study there. In addition to the SU Abroad

“It is a long-term trend for Arab students to come to the States to attend college. It has been going on for 50 or 60 years.”

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center in Istanbul, students can also spend a semester studying in one of the several programs offered through SU’s World Partners in the Middle East.

Ginny Pellam-Montalbano, coordinator for World Partner and Short Term Programs at SU, said students can choose to study in Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco or Israel. The newest location available to students is the American University of Beirut, which was originally offered as an alternative to students who wanted to go to Egypt during the protest and subsequent

revolution.

Sherlyn Sychua, regional manager for advancement and external affairs and admissions at SU’s Dubai office, oversaw two events this month for admitted students in the region.

On March 15, accepted students from Saudi Arabia gathered in Riyadh. Those from the rest of the Gulf nations gathered in Dubai on March 22.

Sychua said students had a chance to mingle with alumni and ask questions to SU admissions employees. She said that though many students in the region think applying to U.S. schools is difficult, SU’s increasing presence in the region provides students with more assistance through the process.

“The presence of SU in the Middle East gives awareness to students regarding our university with the support of the alumni, plus the fact that U.S. is one of the most popular destinations here when it comes to studying abroad,” Sychua said in an email.

Mehrzad Boroujerdi, director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program at SU, said it is not new for the United States to be such a popular destination for Middle Eastern students.

“It is a long-term trend for Arab students to come to the States to attend college,” he said. “It has been going on for 50 or 60 years.”

Boroujerdi credited SU’s increased recruitment efforts with helping the university become better known. He also said having a college degree is becoming more important in the region, as much as it is in the United States.

Said Boroujerdi: “These countries are increasing their need for higher education, and many students choose to come to American schools based on their reputations.” nxsmith@syr.edu

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Some students questioned the UU funding process and directly called on Student Association President Dylan Lustig to intervene.

Though SA and UU have a strong relationship, Lustig said it is important to ensure UU is held financially accountable.

“When a group doesn’t perform the way they think or say they will, there needs to be some sort of action taken,” Lustig said. “I am the voice of the students, and I can’t ignore that we made a national hashtag overnight.”

Lustig understands the level of effort that UU puts into its selection process and said students should also try to understand. He said he plans to meet with UU officials to discuss the reaction.

FAIR FUNDING UU President Rob Dekker addressed

negative statements made toward UU amid the reaction. First, Dekker said that Rock the Dome had no adverse effect on UU. Rock the Dome was funded solely by the extra allocation UU received from SA last semester. Dekker said UU has received just half of that money, and it will “benefit programming at SU for the next decade.”

Addressing the accusation that UU spent $1 million booking Block Party, Dekker said: “We are not spending a million dollars on this concert. The total amount being spent is comparable to (that of) last year.”

Dekker does not have the exact cost for this year’s show yet, but he said UU applied for approximately $300,000 for next year’s show.

Addressing the idea that UU gets special privileges, Dekker said: “The relationship between UU and SA is like any other student organization. We apply for funding like any other student organization and adhere to all rules outlined for RSOs.”

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THE GOOD

Anonymous comment, March 26, 12:43 a.m.

“The Block Party 2012 lineup is amazing this year. What most people don’t understand is that although University Union was given more money, it doesn’t always necessarily buy a ‘high profile’ act. Especially considering availability and tour routing around Block Party’s April date and the fact that some artists just don’t want to play college shows, etc.”

THE BAD

“Not everyone at SU is obsessed with DJs and rappers,” said Shelley Halman, a senior in the Bandier Program. “More performers who actually play instruments and have more talent than mixing music together would be good.”

Anonymous comment, March 27, 12:17 a.m.: “Though I commend the exploration of a non-pop second act, the selection for headliner is not only an inappropriate step toward the wrong type of music, but also an enormous downgrade in quality from UU concerts this year and in the past 3 years.”

THE UGLY

Anonymous comment, March 27, 12:27 a.m. “I’ve seen the quality and name-recognition for the Block Party headliners decline year after year. ... It is as if the UU concert board has been completely taken over by hipster/music industry majors who have no grasp on the more mainstream music taste for the rest of the campus.”

Anonymous comment, March 27, 2:15 a.m.: “What’s the point of going to a concert when a musical act just presses the space button or clicks a mouse? I can do the same on YouTube and listen to enjoyable music!”

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Onondaga County clerk position open for candidates after 16 years

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ampaigns for the Onondaga County Clerk’s Office began this week, as the Democratic and Republican parties narrow down their candidates.

The position of county clerk, who maintains legal documents and public records related to business, property ownership, and civil and criminal cases, will be up for election in November, said Chele Stirpe, secretary of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee.

Republican M. Ann Ciarpelli, the current county clerk, will not run for re-election in the fall, according to a March 21 article by The Post-Standard. Ciarpelli has held the position of county clerk for the past 16 years.

Sandra Schepp, a Manlius Town Board member, received the Republican Party’s backing to run for Onondaga County clerk on Saturday.

Schepp won the seat for Republican candidacy over Rory Sweenie, a Geddes principal deputy county clerk; Chris Plochocki, a Marcellus deputy county clerk; and Kathleen Guthrie, a Camillus clerk supervisor in the clerk’s office, according to the article.

Stirpe, the Onondaga County Democratic

Committee secretary, said the Democratic Party has not yet officially decided on a candidate for the office, but Syracuse real estate broker Gary Morris has expressed interest in the position.

Stirpe said the party will officially announce its candidate later next month.

Schepp, the Republican candidate, said she decided to run for office because of her business background and previous government experience with the Manlius Town Board.

“I’ve had an interest in government all along, and running for this office just seems to be a natural transition for my career,” Schepp said.

If elected, Schepp said she plans to bring a new and more efficient way of doing business to the office by implementing the use of new technologies.

“I think it’s important to bring new technology into the office,” Schepp said. “I would like to see more electronic transferring of information to make filing paperwork and obtaining information easier and more efficient.”

Schepp said she and her campaign team will be working diligently from now until November to get the public educated on her candidacy.

“We’ll be knocking on every door in Onondaga County to get our message out there,” Schepp said.

In the coming months, Schepp and her team will also be working on researching ways to improve the county clerk’s office, she said.

“Ann Ciarpelli has done a great job in office, but we’re hoping to move further with the position,” Schepp said. “We’ll be looking at county clerk offices in other counties, like St. Lawrence County, to see how they do things and find ways that we can improve.”

Gary Morris, the potential Democratic candidate, said he is interested in running for office because he believes he has the skills needed to improve the county clerk’s office.

Morris said his lifelong roots in Onondaga County combined with his business experience, including his administrative position at the Dunbar Association and his position as an adjunct business professor at Onondaga Community College, make him an ideal candidate for office.

“The professional qualities I possess are not your daily qualities, and I think we need

someone with that kind of skill set to bring a whole new set of eyes to the office in November,” Morris said.

Morris said his campaign plan is centered on bringing the public’s attention to the county clerk’s office.

“A lot of people come up to me and ask me what exactly it is that the county clerk does,” Morris said. “I want to make sure the county knows how important this office is in the county’s daily functions and where I stand in my candidacy.”

If elected, Morris said the first thing he plans to do is evaluate the way the county clerk’s office is run and work on ways to improve it.

“I want to first identify the problems and concerns that exist in the administration of the office and create the best practice to make the office run efficiently for the staff and for my constituents,” Morris said.

Like Schepp, Morris plans on visiting other county clerk’s offices in the area to find ways to improve the office for Onondaga County.

Said Morris: “I am more than willing to do the research and whatever it takes to bring this position a fresh start.” adhitzle@syr.edu

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(FROM LEFT) JESSE ALEXANDER plays guitar for indie-rock band Battle Ave at 719 Clarendon Ave. as part of a Clarendon Collective house show. Jimmy Corbett, saxophonist for solo artist Stephen Babcock and junior in the Bandier program, jams during Babcock’s set. The organization promotes and books intimate concerts like this one for student acts.

Playing it by ear Clarendon Collective brings together student music community with low-key house shows

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Text and photos by Eric Vilas-Boas STAFF WRITER

aturday night, about 100 people — students, locals and music lovers alike — braved the rain and cold to gather at 719 Clarendon Avenue. While there, they drank, smoked and danced to good music.

“We have a really beautiful music scene here,” said Kevin Hegedus, senior music student and front man of band Mouth’s Cradle.

Five acts performed: Battle Ave, Rapewhistle, Friendless Bummer, Stephen Babcock and Whiskey Bandit. The genres ranged from strippeddown folk to equipment-breaking noise rock, and the crowd pushed toward the stage in a mosh pit.

“There were about eight or 10 bands, and we said, ‘Why don’t we get everyone together?’”

David Faes

SOPHOMORE TELEVISION, RADIO AND FILM MAJOR AND FOUNDER OF CL ARENDON COLLECTIVE

The Clarendon Collective put on the show. Called a collective because of the group’s community focus, the CC unifies Syracuse University’s East Campus neighborhood music scene.

The loose-knit group of student musicians, promoters and friends indepen-

dently produce and promote shows at house parties. They first started promoting shows last semester and have hosted at least 10 since, usually without permits.

They’re the latest group to do so, carrying on a tradition passed down by smaller student-run music associations like O, Morning Records and radio station WERW. Founder and Syracuse native David Faes, a sophomore television, radio and film major, worked at WERW as local music director. In spring 2011, he and a few friends came up with the idea while sitting in a Lawrinson dorm room.

“There were about eight or 10 bands, and we said, ‘Why don’t we get everyone together?’” Faes said.

At Saturday’s show, performers kept small talk short and focused on their music, whether it was Babcock’s pop-rock or Rapewhistle’s face-grabbing punk. Between sets, the bands quickly broke down equipment, sprinted offstage and let the next group sound-check to keep the show moving quickly.

Since CC started to promote and put on house shows, it has had five artists on its roster: Sswampzz, the Good Intentions, Christopher Baugh, Only Child and the Whiskey Bandit, all student acts. In addition to the core roster, the group puts on shows with other artists as well.

Because of the group’s loose structure, Faes said they welcome every-

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Dose of heat

Indian eatery revs up appetite with refined vibe, fiery offerings

carly reeve | staff photographer Dosa Grill offers an extensive lunch buffet of Indian food with a mellow but fancy atmosphere. The wide variety of dishes include naan bread, orange masala and dosa, a form of crepe that gives the restaurant its name.

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By Jillian D’Onfro STAFF WRITER

’m always a little intimidated by buffets. You pay one price for a dozen different options, meaning you either carefully pick and choose, or you leave with a stomachache from trying to sample everything.

The lunch buffet at Dosa Grill was especially daunting. Exotic scents wafted from the buffet line at the back of the room. I don’t eat Indian food much and didn’t know any of the nine choices offered, so I decided to just jump right in, starting out with some basmati rice drenched in chicken tikka masala.

While my dining partners and I loaded our plates, our waitress brought over a complementary basket of warm naan and a helping of the restaurant’s namesake, dosa, a crepe made from rice batter and lentils. The dosa was stuffed with spiced potato and coconut chutney.

Two other Indian restaurants in the Syracuse area, Samrat Indian Restaurant

and A Taste of India, offer afternoon buffets. Dosa Grill has a fancier vibe but the same meal price of $8.95 for the buffet. The atmosphere is mellow. Slow Indian music floated from speakers. The red tube lights along the ceiling and the golden chandelier hanging in the room further romanticize the low lighting. Red tablecloths are spread regally across each table.

Sitting at our table, I spooned some rice and masala onto a piece of goldenbrown naan, took my first bite and vowed to eat Indian food more often. The thick orange masala popped with flavor. It tasted spicy and rich, and the chunks of chicken were tender. I could have happily eaten my fill of this single dish if I hadn’t been so curious about the other buffet options: mushroom masala, chicken chili, chana masala, saag paneer and tandori chicken. Sampling a small serving of everything was a wise choice.

The saag paneer was a winner. A smooth combination of paneer cheese and spinach, it tasted hearty and com-

forting with a fiery kick.

Of the local Indian buffets that I’ve been to, the food at Dosa Grill tasted the spiciest.

In the condiments section of the buffet, the Dosa Grill offered a hot sauce that could be added to meals. A lover of spicy food, I dropped a big dollop onto my basmati rice but couldn’t handle the heat. Thankfully, a cool sip of mango lassi, a thick and sweet yogurt drink, put out the flames dancing wickedly in my mouth. Lesson: Proceed with caution with hot sauce unless you’re an Indian food veteran.

The final touch to the perfect meal was the dessert section, featuring chilled rice pudding and mango custard. The custard was particularly delicious and wasn’t overly sweet. It had the consistency of a thick pudding and captured the flavor of the sweet fruit.

It may have been an ordinary Saturday afternoon in Syracuse, but we left Dosa Grill enlivened with lingering exotic flavors of India. jidonfro@syr.edu

DOSA GRILL

4467 E. Genesee St. (315)-445-5555 syracusedosagrill.com Hours: Lunch: Monday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: Monday to Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Buffet: Sunday noon to 3 p.m.

Rating: Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Distance: 3/5 Taste: 4/5 Price: 3.5/5

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Shake off intolerance about sexuality, embrace identity no matter what

don’t usually notice middle-aged men standing on corners. But the man on Waverley Avenue last Tuesday yelling about “healing homosexuals with Christianity” almost convinced me punching strangers was acceptable. Remembering my upbringing, I directed a few unprintable words in his face as I marched past.

Then the truth hit me, just as it did Matty Bennett, a junior psychology and English and textual studies dual major. The man on the corner’s got the law on his side.

“Unfortunately, just because I don’t like what he’s saying doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be

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just do it allowed his opinion,” Bennett said.

Maybe some people should be seen and not heard.

As the man on the corner — let’s call him MOC — demonstrates, people who are straight are

SPRING INDIA PALE ALES

The impending arrival of spring means transitional weather and the prevalence of light beers like Corona, Blue Moon and Bud Light Lime. But beer lovers can ease into the shift from a cool spring to a warm summer by reaching for something more bitter and intense. This week we’ll taste some India Pale Ales (IPA), known for being bitter, citrusy and sometimes crisp with a kick. Each contain 6.5 percent alcohol or higher and can all be found locally at the Syracuse Real Food Co-op, Empire Brewing Co. and Blue Tusk in Armory Square.

ApriHop

(IPA: 7 percent alcohol; 50 IBU) 5/5 Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (Milton, Del.) Brewed seasonally each spring, ApriHop is what Magic Hat #9 wants to be when it grows up. It’s massively hopped with several hop varieties. Pilsner and crystal malts give it a great balance of sweet and bitter. A mild aroma of apricots comes through when swishing the beer in the mouth. Crisp and surprisingly light bodied, it is highly carbonated despite the alcohol content. As a limited release, it is a must-buy for anyone that likes Magic Hat #9 or Ithaca Apricot Wheat.

West Coast IPA

(IPA: 7 percent alcohol; 95 IBU) 4/5 Green Flash Brewing Co. (San Diego, Calif.)

Currently, Blue Tusk doesn’t feature an IPA with alcohol content below 6 percent.

Instead of the well-made and trusty Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, try something different. Like the 103 IBU Six Point Resin, the West Coast IPA is an intensely bitter beer, and its bitterness features a complex flavor profile. This beer is brewed with four hop varieties. Each lends different qualities, from grapefruit and pine flavors to floral aromas. It may be too bitter for some, but it’s worth a try nonetheless.

Live & Let Rye

(Rye IPA: 6.5 percent alcohol; 50 IBU) 4.5/5 Empire Brewing Co. (Syracuse, N.Y.) Brewed using 30 percent rye malt and American hop varieties like Citra, Nugget and Falconers Flight, the beer is more amber in color than most IPAs and has a more spiced nose. It tastes sweet from the rye malt and finishes bitter with a nice amount of peppery spice. It blends rye sweetness with bitter and citrusy hops, primarily from the Citra, making it complex and delicious. Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye is comparable, but it’s pricier and not local.

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more easily accepted by society. But even if you aren’t straight, you shouldn’t hide who you really are. Someone’s sexuality isn’t something you can decide is wrong. It’s not your right, it’s theirs.

Let’s make one thing clear to MOC. “Homosexuality” is not something that God needs to worry about. Nor is it something Spiderman needs to save upstate New York from. Val Schweisberger, a doctoral candidate at Syracuse University, believes even the term “homosexuality” is problematic.

“It’s too clinical, too much like the disease that was in the books until the ‘70s,” she said. “Today, young people see sexuality as more fluid.”

MOC, and a few potential Republican U.S. presidential candidates, need reminding that homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1973. Being gay was never a disease: Its inclusion in the DSM was a symptom of ignorance.

While MOC is a lost cause, there’s no need to be scared about sexuality. Your dorm room closet isn’t for you and your sexuality to be sitting inside. If you fall in love with someone of the same sex, remember you aren’t the only one who does. And if you were born a boy but want to dress like a girl, it doesn’t matter what your sociology professor thinks. He wishes he had the balls to do it, too.

Being straight is great. But being lesbian, gay, transgender, transsexual, bisexual, queer or any other box society tries to put a lid on is awesome, too. And nowadays, we can be more

open about our sexuality. Even the Army got rid of “don’t ask, don’t tell” in 2011.

Schweisberger believes the media, including shows like Will and Grace, played huge roles in normalizing “queer culture,” an umbrella term for alternative sexualities. But they haven’t been enough.

Sexuality is a fundamental part of who we are. Lady Gaga sings, “Baby, I was born this way,” but is she right? Are you born “your way” or does your sexuality become, or reflect, whoever you are at a given moment? Despite having an LGBT center on campus, Bennett believes students need to be even more open to view all sexual preferences equally.

“We may have an LGBT center and 5-star LGBT campus climate, but sometimes people aren’t actually nice,” he said.

Jack and Joe holding hands on University Avenue don’t need to put up with the narrowminded stares of next-generation MOCs. Jack and Joe are probably as boring, dysfunctional and ridiculously happy as Jack and Jill making out behind Bird Library.

Whatever sexuality you think you are, don’t stay in a box if you’re getting dusty and unhappy. Being in love, or just wanting to have a good f*ck, is as important as free speech. Give up your rights to no one. Especially not MOCs.

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who works on CC’s promotional content, said that CC liked to stay under the radar, only posting information online several days before an event.

Wall said that the breakup of the show at Spark occurred because the bands were playing after curfew. Apart from the Spark incident, the group has averted much notice.

Smith laughed it off when the police came because there were no repercussions.

“I was like, ‘OK, well, guess the party’s over,’” she said.

During the closing set of Saturday’s show, the lead singer of punk outfit Rapewhistle grabbed an audience member by the head and the two screamed together in unison.

Moments like that forge a sense of community at CC shows.

For many of the show’s attendees, it was not their first time packed in a basement for a CC show. Sophomore film major Mirrah Stoller agreed to handle sound duties for Saturday’s show as a favor to her friends.

“Whenever I’m at a Clarendon Collective show, it’s very welcoming,” Stoller said.

While many audience members are friends and members of the bands, they’re not the only ones who show up.

“There were some frat and sorority people, some townies and then the regular music crowd,” Stoller said of the concert.

Moving forward, CC is expanding by promoting more shows and producing an online magazine called Bande à part.

By the end of Saturday night, members of the crowd danced so much they crashed into one of the guitarists and knocked over an amp and spilled beer, mic stands and people. Bondy said that despite the minor damage, he didn’t care about the shenanigans.

“If people want to have a good time, then cool,” he said. “I got hit in the face with my mic stand like eight times, but that’s just part of playing shows and people getting rowdy.”

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one they can.

Since CC generally hosts shows in basements for a $3 fee that mostly goes to the artists, the atmosphere mirrors those of other house parties. The image of a basement show after midnight, illuminated by Christmas lights and a single lamp, isn’t an unusual one at SU. What makes it special is the CC’s attitude toward its performers and fans.

Friendless Bummer, a punk band with two guitarists and a drummer, played third in Saturday’s lineup. A shift in tone from the Whiskey Bandit’s one-man folk and Babcock’s John Mayer-like croon, Friendless Bummer played a loud and relentless set. They tore through overdriven guitar chords and powered through technical difficulties with the sound as well as drunken audience members stumbling over their equipment.

“I forgot an entire verse, so then I burped a lot instead,” Friendless Bummer front man Ben Bondy joked after an applauded performance of original song “Ultimate Death.” Bondy is a sophomore in the Bandier Program for Music and Entertainment Industries.

It’s not all punk rock and sunshine, though.

Despite CC’s mission and low-key approach to promoting house shows, what they do can sometimes be risky and attract police attention. On Feb. 17, a show at Spark Art Space was broken up by the Syracuse Police Department because of noise violations. No fines or penalties came from the bust, but the group moved the show back to a house. The party at the house was broken up as well.

“If you’re going to book house shows the right way, it can be really stressful and go really badly,” said Jeanette Wall, general manager of WERW. Wall used to book house shows but doesn’t anymore.

Kat Smith, a sophomore advertising major

Iona Holloway is a magazine journalism and psychology dual major. Her column appears every Wednesday. She thinks your sexuality is the only cool way to apply YOLO. She can be reached at ijhollow@syr.edu.

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Orange increases practice energy at critical time of year

By Ryne Gery

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

After a loss to Johns Hopkins, Brian Megill said his team lacked heart. The Syracuse captain spoke passionately about the Orange’s current state as it struggled through its first five games.

Eight days later, Megill repeated the same idea after a loss to Villanova, saying the Wildcats wanted a win more than SU did.

On Tuesday, Megill had another message for his team.

“We’re taking practice to another level now,” Megill said. “I told the guys between the hours of 4 and 6 we’re no longer friends. I’m coming after you, you’re coming after me and whatever happens, happens. Whether we get into a fight, someone gets hurt, that’s how it’s going to be.”

The new attitude Megill plans to bring to practice comes after Syracuse (4-3, 2-1 Big East) fell to its lowest ranking since 2007. The inexperienced Orange, now ranked No. 14 in the nation, hasn’t played with confidence this season, and it has showed on the field. SU’s three losses this year are already more than its totals in each of the last three seasons.

The loss to Villanova added another low point, the program’s first-ever loss in the Big East.

While Megill recognized the Wildcats’ performance in their win, he also pointed out the Orange’s lackluster effort.

Already, though, the junior said he has finally seen his team respond and come to life at practice.

“There’s been a huge change in energy. There’s been fights, there’s been scraps,” Megill said. “The hustle for ground balls is crazy. People are diving out of bounds now after shots, and you didn’t really see that in the fall or early in the spring.”

The increased intensity comes at a crucial time in Syracuse’s season. The team has already fallen down the rankings, and its upcoming schedule is loaded with top teams.

With seven games remaining, the Orange will face No. 8 Duke, No. 11 Princeton, No. 4 Cornell, No. 20 Georgetown and No. 6 Notre Dame. Only two of its final seven contests will be played at home.

The daunting slate provides a major challenge for Syracuse, adding significance to each day of practice and preparation. And the Orange is eager to get back on the field this week to prepare for its upcoming games.

“Obviously when you get a loss on your record, the next thing you want to do is get a game as quick as you can afterwards so you can redeem yourself as a team and a player,” SU attack Tommy Palasek said. “But going into this week of practice, I think we’re just going to have to focus on working hard and really getting better at the things we haven’t been doing well and trying to have fun.”

Palasek said the energy around the team has been good since its loss to Villanova.

stacie fanelli | asst. photo editor BRIAN MEGILL is the lone returning starter on Syracuse’s defense this year. After a 4-3 start for SU, he hopes to propel a second-half turnaround and deep postseason run.

After a short week of preparation for the Villanova game after playing Providence on Wednesday, SU head coach John Desko said the team will benefit from a full week of practice this week.

The head coach wants to see improvement in a variety of areas — from faceoffs to ground balls to shot selection.

“We’re going to try to keep things simple and just keep working hard at what we’re doing and getting after ground balls and executing,” Desko said.

Besides working on execution, Megill wants to see practice become a competitive battle every day as it was in his first two seasons.

The junior said the Villanova loss was a wake-up call for Syracuse, and he can already see his teammates realize it’s time to pick up the intensity.

Intensity defined the Syracuse teams that graduated as the winningest group in college lacrosse history. And Megill hopes to see that passion restored this season.

“I think that’s one thing that the seniors last year and the juniors the year before that they had at practice, they had tons of fun, they went after each other,” Megill said. “I mean, they were best of friends off the field, but in practice they were enemies.” rjgery@syr.edu

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Orange cruises through WNIT despite extended time on road

By Andrew Tredinnick ASST. COPY EDITOR

It worked out exactly how Quentin Hillsman wanted it to.

After the Syracuse head coach learned his team would be playing in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on March 12, Hillsman hoped the Orange would play all of its games on the road, Who: James Madison Where: Harrisonburg, Va. away from the distractions of home.

When: Today, 7 p.m.

“I was hoping that it wouldn’t backfire on us because I knew that we could go out and it could go either way,” Hillsman said, “but to their credit they embraced it, and I think that being on the road has made us a stronger basketball team.”

The Orange (22-14) began its road journey in the first round of the WNIT in Hartford, Conn., and the trip has worked out perfectly thus far for Hillsman and his players. SU has survived four elimination games in nine days to advance to the WNIT semifinals, in which it will take on

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James Madison (28-7) in Harrisonburg, Va., at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

It was the first time in 22 years Syracuse captured four consecutive road victories, dating back to the 1990-91 season.

The Orange opened the tournament with a 59-42 win at Hartford on March 16. Three days later, Syracuse trounced Drexel 65-43 and emerged victorious again in Philadelphia last Thursday with an 82-68 win over Temple.

Syracuse’s players and staff then traveled to Toledo, Ohio, last Friday. They had less than a day to prepare for their matchup with the Rockets.

“It was just more so us being mentally focused and coach Q just letting us know this is a business,” forward Iasia Hemingway said. “’You know we’re going to be traveling a lot, but just stay focused, and I know you’re all tired, but don’t give up because we are a good team and we’re playing well and we don’t want to come up short.’”

Trailing by five with 2:10 remaining in the second half, a newfound unity and resiliency surfaced to carry the Orange to victory. First,

Syracuse point guard Rachel Coffey hit a fadeaway 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds left to send the game into overtime.

And in the extra session, with SU’s two centers off the court due to foul trouble, reserve forward Troya Berry nailed what proved to be the game-winning free throw.

“With Rachel hitting that big shot, we were like, ‘Let’s just take this home,’” Hemingway said. “That 3 was meant for a reason. It was meant for us to win for a reason and everything happens for a reason, so fortunately we got the win.”

The road trip also led to a change in Hillsman’s coaching style. The SU head coach said he has learned to not overanalyze certain situations and to loosen the reins on his players to a degree, allowing them “to do their thing” and to save their legs.

The road also enabled the coaches to break down film with the players without any disturbance, as they had nowhere else to be.

After Saturday’s win over Toledo, Syracuse returned home before getting ready to leave for Virginia.

Now, only two games stand in the path of the Orange capturing the WNIT crown.

“When you’re out for that long period of time and you’re in the environments that we’ve been in, you have to band together and lean on each other,” Hillsman said. “Secondly, because they’re playing so well they have the confidence in each other.”

The next chapter of Syracuse’s tournament run leads the Orange to the JMU Convocation Center, a hostile environment that Hillsman deemed “eerie” because the band sits right over the court.

But if SU has proven anything in the WNIT, it’s that it embraces challenges. If the Orange can stretch its road winning streak to five, just one obstacle stands in its way of earning the tournament title.

“We just know that we need to come out strong and do the same things that we do at home,” SU guard Carmen Tyson-Thomas said.

“We’re not reluctant to be playing on the road at all, so we’re just looking forward to it.” adtredin@syr.edu

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SU loses home-court advantage, heads outside for 1st time this spring

By Jacob Klinger STAFF WRITER

Heavy green curtains keep players locked onto the fast PlexiPave courts. Visiting opponents’ shots are altered or altogether ruined by the barrier. Rackets are thrown, curses are muttered and matches are won, usually by Syracuse.

Drumlins Tennis Club is an unusual place on match days. Fans shout, their children scream and more often than not, Monster, the hyperfriendly team dog, can be found bounding about in the club lobby.

And then there’s the court. Syracuse’s pressing, in-your-face squad enjoys a distinct homecourt advantage because of those curtains.

But SU’s home schedule is complete. The team will venture outside for the first time since a Jan. 14 loss at South Florida as it closes out its regular season with away matches at Georgetown and Seton Hall. Syracuse has two weeks off until its April 13 match with the Hoyas, so the Orange has time to adjust its play.

“Everything kind of slows things down. The court is even bigger, so we’ve got to play more of a balanced attack,” head coach Luke Jensen said. “We still want to play to our identity, but

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Before losing to then-No. 59 William & Mary, No. 52 SU (12-4, 5-1 Big East) was undefeated in 25 straight home matches. Jensen considers his team an indoor team. And though most of his team grew up playing outside, the change is significant as the Orange looks to keep control of its postseason fate in the last two matches of the regular season.

The more open, weather-affected play of outdoor tennis favors the traditional baseliners that dominate the college game while punishing the inconsistencies that have disrupted SU’s ground strokes at times this season. Five to six extra shots are required in outdoor play, Jensen said, a test of patience for a team that is often seen sprinting toward the net to close out points.

Yet with the Syracuse weather being harsh on sore muscles and sick players, the adjustment phase is a balancing act.

“Our No. 1 thing right now is to make sure that no one pulls a muscle, no one gets sick.

We’ve got a lot of time before Georgetown and a lot of time before Seton Hall,” Jensen said.

Aleah Marrow is still recovering from the illness that kept her out of Sunday’s singles

matches, and Breanna Bachini sat out practice with a muscle strain. Though it was sunny with clear skies Tuesday afternoon, Jensen kept his young team inside.

Most players require ice after matches at this point in the season. But Jimena Wu and Bachini were iced down before Friday’s match. This is typical of a younger team, Jensen said.

“They should be taped up all the time, those freshmen are crazy,” Jensen said. “… They’ve never played this much in their life, never competed this much. They’ve played tournaments before, but the emotional ride, the physical toll from the practices and everything is starting to wear down.”

The break-in match play gives his staff a chance to monitor his players before a must-win road trip and crucial Big East tournament, both to be played outside.

SU’s next opponent lacks such a luxury.

Georgetown is scheduled to play seven matches in 14 days before hosting the Orange.

Though the Hoyas, Seton Hall and Big East tournament host and co-favorite South Florida have the advantage of playing outside more regularly, SU’s superior athleticism promises to

help in the prematch adjustments.

Amanda Rodgers and Jimena Wu are exceptions to the rule of the Orange preferring an indoor arena. Wu registered her first singles win against Boston University on Sunday while Rodgers is closing in on the team’s record for singles wins in a season.

“I was always taught to just kind of rally the ball, and if you get your shot, then go for it,” Rodgers said.

The adjustment also is not nearly as daunting to Wu, who grew up playing on slower outdoor clay courts. For her, the adjustment from outdoor to indoor courts is harder than going from indoor to outdoor, she said.

Yet as the rest of the Orange ventures outside the friendly confines of Drumlins, there will be no green curtain backing them up. Instead, SU will be doing the adjusting.

“You’ve got to be more patient in your rallies, in your approach, and to be honest, it’s just getting outside and getting used to reading the conditions,” Jensen said. “Where’s the sun, where’s the wind coming from? Those little types of nuances that we’ve always had to adjust for.” jmklinge@syr.edu

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biggest questions for Syracuse entering the offseason

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yracuse just completed one of its most successful seasons in school history, but loses some of its key players from its Elite Eight run.

Thus, the Orange heads into the offseason with a handful of questions about next year.

—Compiled by The Daily Orange Sports staff, sports @dailyorange.com

Where will the leadership come from?

It starts with Brandon Triche. Triche has started all 107 games Syracuse has played in the last three seasons and is by far the most experienced player returning to the Orange.

James Southerland is Syracuse’s other senior coming back, but he doesn’t have starting experience and hasn’t shown leadership qualities, either. So it starts, and ends, with Triche stepping up into a role Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph embraced this season.

Triche is a quiet player but was more aggressive on the court this season. He finished third on the Orange in scoring with 9.4 points per game.

He also hit a cold stretch near the end of the season, scoring in single digits in 11 of 12 games. He was over-

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shadowed by the Big East Sixth Man of the Year Dion Waiters, who often took Triche’s minutes late in games near the end of the year.

The biggest question will be whether the soon-to-be senior becomes more outspoken in his larger role. With Waiters’ decision to go pro, the Orange loses three of its top four scorers from this year’s team. Michael CarterWilliams, who played sparingly in important games this year, will likely start as the team’s point guard as a sophomore. Triche’s backcourt mate will go from the veteran Jardine to the raw sophomore Carter-Williams.

Triche could be Syracuse’s leading scorer and its leader next year. But he still has to make that jump.

andrew renneisen | staff photographer

Will Syracuse land No. 1 recruit Nerlens Noel?

The value of a dominant center to own the middle of Jim Boeheim’s 2-3 zone was on full display in the 2011-12 season. With Fab Melo blocking shots, altering others and drawing charges, Syracuse’s zone was more dynamic than it had been in years. Melo brought a whole new element.

Though he hasn’t made an announcement about his future, it is assumed by most that Melo has played his last game for Syracuse. He is currently projected to be a late first-round draft pick, according to nbadraft.net.

That leaves a void, and SU fans around the country are hoping it will be filled by standout high school senior Nerlens Noel. The 6-foot-10 shot-blocker out of The Tilton School in New Hampshire is the No. 1 recruit in the

country, according to ESPN, and he has narrowed his list of schools down to three: Syracuse, Georgetown and Kentucky.

Should SU land Noel, he will team up with Rakeem Christmas and James Southerland to make an incredibly formidable back line of defense. Noel still needs to bulk up, as he’s listed at 215 pounds, but his upside is tremendous.

Christmas and Baye Keita gained valuable experience in this year’s NCAA Tournament while Melo was out, but the addition of the top high school center in the country would only make the Orange better.

ryan maccammon | staff photographer

Can Rakeem Christmas make the jump?

Whether Nerlens Noel comes to Syracuse or not, the Orange will likely need Rakeem Christmas to make a Melo-esque jump from freshman to sophomore year.

With Noel, Christmas has the potential to give SU one of the most dominant frontcourts in the country. Without Noel, Christmas becomes Syracuse’s primary big man.

That said, if he doesn’t improve in the offseason, the Orange could be in trouble.

Fab Melo’s numbers as a freshman are slightly worse than Christmas’ stats this year, but they are very similar.

Both joined SU as McDonald’s All-Americans. As freshmen, both averaged about 10 minutes per game, scored less than three points per game and hauled in less than three rebounds per game. They both started immediately upon arrival but were also consistently relegated

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to the bench just minutes into games.

But Melo turned his sophomore year into a success by getting into shape. He cut 30 pounds from his frame, and the agility and athleticism he gained helped him win Big East Defensive Player of the Year honors.

For Christmas, the necessary change might be in his attitude.

The freshman could add a little more muscle, but he already has freakish athleticism for a big man. Instead, it may just be a matter of toughening up, as Boeheim said early this year, and allowing his self-contained emotions to show on the court.

If he can make a jump similar to Melo’s, Christmas could be the next Orange sophomore to enjoy a breakout season.

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2012 SU schedule completed

By Mark Cooper SPORTS EDITOR

Two Friday night home games highlight Syracuse’s Big East schedule for 2012, which was released by the Big East conference on Tuesday.

The Orange plays Pittsburgh on Friday, Oct. 5, and Connecticut on Friday, Oct. 19, in two nationally televised games.

Syracuse plays a third Friday game at Temple in its season finale Nov. 23.

The Owls joined the Big East conference for football only this season and for all sports in 2013 on March 7.

The nonconference portion of Syracuse’s schedule had already been released, so the conference slate completes the Orange’s schedule. Syracuse opens its season at home against Northwestern on Sept. 1.

The Friday games are three of four games scheduled for national television.

Syracuse plays Southern California in New York’s College Classic on Sept. 8 in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. That game will be televised on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.

Syracuse plays five games in the Carrier Dome, six on the road and one in MetLife Stadium. It is the fewest number of games in the Dome since 2004.

Syracuse’s home games are against Northwestern on Sept. 1, Stony Brook on Sept. 15, Pittsburgh on Oct. 5, Connecticut on Oct. 19 and Louisville on Nov. 10.

The Orange’s road games are at Minnesota on Sept. 22, Rutgers on Oct. 13, South Florida on Oct. 27, Cincinnati on Nov. 3, Missouri on Nov. 17 and Temple on Nov. 23. mcooperj@syr.edu

2012 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 1

Northwestern

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vs. Southern California*

Sept. 15 Stony Brook Sept. 22 at Minnesota Oct. 5

Pittsburgh

Oct. 13

at Rutgers

Oct. 19

Connecticut

Oct. 27

at South Florida

Nov. 3

at Cincinnati

Nov. 10

Louisville

Nov. 17

at Missouri

Nov. 23

at Temple

*New York’s College Classic in East Rutherford, N.J.