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Meeting of the minds Chancellor Nancy Cantor

Super speakers Two students reach the

Uncharted academics SU administration should

Happy anniversary One year has passed

Getting better Michael Carter-Williams’ journey

and SU students meet to discuss the diversity issues on campus. Page 3

final round of the American Parliamentary Debate Association tournament.

allow student input for developing higher education ideas. Page 5

since Hendricks Chapel married its first LGBT coulple. Page 21

FACING THE FUTURE Administration presentations, faculty forums address potential changes in academic strategy at SU

to the NBA has been a long, timely journey of all-around growth. Page 36

SU spends more funds on lobbying

By Annie Palmer STAFF WRITER

Take traditional programs and instruction in new directions

Rethink traditional academic portfolios

Modify academic services

Create new programs and instructional modes

Advance new pedagogies

Differentiate faculty portfolios

Create summer institute

MOOCs

Increase “traditional” online offerings

Enhance academic unit agility

Fully utilize key assets during the summer

Online consortia

Critically analyze academic programs and centers

Utilize analytics for deeper understanding

Three-year degrees

During the spring semester, the SU administration gave a series of presentations titled “Navigating the Changing Landscape: Academic Strategy at Syracuse University.” In the presentations, the administration suggested different ideas to address the pressures facing higher education with the hope they would start a dialogue on campus.

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ialogue — it’s something many faculty members at Syracuse University say doesn’t happen enough.

The SU administration presented “Navigating the Changing Landscape,” a series of presentations that discuss the development of

the university’s academic strategy in a new era of higher education.

“Recently, we’ve been seeing that higher education is changing. There are a lot of exciting things happening right now,” said Eric Spina, vice chancellor and provost. “The presentations were to show the faculty community that this landscape is

changing, and calling on them to work with the administration to better the university.”

Though many faculty members want to work with the administration to create changes that will benefit the entire community, the presentations have left a number of questions,

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Syracuse University spent $90,000 on lobbying during the first quarter of 2013 — an increase from the $60,000$80,000 the university typically spends per quarter.

“There has been an increase in lobbying expenditures as a result of a lot of activity in Congress this past quarter, especially with sequestration,” said Kevin Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs, in an email.

This and other policy changes could cut financial support for important sectors in higher education, he added.

The university increased the amount of funding allocated for federal lobbying to counteract waning congressional support for education, student financial aid and charitable giving, Quinn said.

Some specific areas the university spent lobbying funds on this quarter include preventing potential cuts to the National Science Foundation’s funding and supporting tax deductions for donations to colleges, according to the university’s lobbying report, filed April 18.

The Division of Public Affairs presented briefs on behalf of these interests to Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Rep. Dan Maffei (D-DeWitt). The briefs provided information about the activities of Syracuse’s Near Westside Initiative and other Syracuse organizations, according to the report.

In 2012, SU contacted these representatives four times about the university’s programs to increase college and high school graduation rates, and three times about the university’s interests abroad.

“Throughout the university, our faculty and staff are continuously engaged with local, state and federal officials,” Quinn said. “We are always going to be actively representing the interest of

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Students talk about race with Cantor

By Natsumi Ajisaka STAFF WRITER

Chancellor Nancy Cantor met with Ronald Taylor, the organizer of last week’s sit-in protest, on Monday morning about concerns regarding the university’s support of minority students.

The meeting is the latest part of Taylor’s campaign to highlight the issues students of color face on campus. This started with his “Healing the Scars” forum, held in February, and the Schine Student Center sit-in protests, which addressed how the university needs to be more effective when speaking to minority students, he said.

“I’ve walked into multiple situations where I have to adjust myself because I know I’m talking to people who are not used to my ‘blackness,’” Taylor said. He added that professors have asked him for the “black perspective,” which he believes comes from antiquated attitudes regarding race.

The meeting addressed issues such as the lack of interaction between

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Step up Two cars collide outside Park Point complex

By Jessica Iannetta ASST. NEWS EDITOR

Two cars collided on the corner of Comstock Avenue and Marshall Street on Monday afternoon, resulting in minor injuries to one of the drivers.

The crash occurred at about 3:50 p.m. in front of the Park Point apartments, said Sgt. Gary Bulinski of the Syracuse Police Department. A 1998 Dodge pick-up truck was driving east on Marshall when it pulled into the path of a 2010 Chrysler van that was headed north on Comstock, he said.

The driver of the van, a 61-year-old woman from Syracuse, complained of minor back pain and was taken to Crouse Hospital as a precaution, Bulinski said. Her name will be released once her family is notified of the accident, he added.

The pick-up truck was driven by 41-year-old Jennifer Nelson of Clinton, N.Y., he said. She was not injured.

No tickets were issued and both vehicles were towed from the scene, Bulinski said.

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(LEFT TO RIGHT) LAWRENCE JACKSON AND JASON DELAROSA, brothers of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, step at the Syracuse University event “Quad Freak” in Hendricks Chapel on Monday night. Omega Psi Phi was one of the many National Pan-Hellenic Conference fraternities that performed at Hendricks. The event was origninally scheduled to happen on the Quad, but was moved due to bad weather.

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Bill alters presidential election protocol

By Dylan Segelbaum ASST. COPY EDITOR

Even though it was the last Monday meeting of the spring 2013 semester, the Student Association made a significant change to its presidential election process and passed a resolution calling for Syracuse University Athletics to pay the $7.5 million Big East conference exit fee.

“I’ve never been more proud of a

session I’ve been a part of in terms of how strong our assembly is and how much potential you guys have,” Vice President Duane Ford told the general assembly of its work during the semester.

The meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. It unofficially marked the halfway point of the 57th Session, which saw the resignation of several cabinet members,

a six-hour impeachment proceeding against President Allie Curtis and the subsequent loss of her right to preside over meetings.

With a vote of 20 in favor, nine opposed and one abstention, the general assembly approved a bill changing presidential elections: The president and vice president will now run together on one ticket. Right now,

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$7.5 million

Members passed a resolution calling for SU Athletics to pay the Big East conference exit fee.

HE SAID IT “No idea is a small idea; it can grow.”

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THE FIRST UNIVERSIT Y COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE IN SA, SAYING GOODBYE DURING THE L AST MEETING OF THE SPRING 2013 SEMESTER

Increasing number of academic departments uses online evaluations

By Brett Samuels STAFF WRITER

As the end of the semester approaches, students at Syracuse University are turning to their computers in order to fill out course evaluations.

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at SU organizes this process for many academic departments on campus. Seth

Ovadia, the office’s assistant director, said in an email that most departments that use OIRA for processing course evaluations have switched from paper to online evaluations.

As of the spring 2013 semester, Ovadia said there are only 12 departments on campus that work with OIRA and don’t use an online evaluation system.

Some schools, such as the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, have moved to the online system as a whole, he said, while other schools have moved department by department.

Ovadia said students completed 69,601 course evaluations online in fall 2012, and he expects that number to increase to about 80,000

this semester.

Students are generally given two weeks to complete course evaluations. One benefit of the online system is eliminating the need to print and collect paper evaluations, Ovadia said. This creates an additional benefit for OIRA because it can process the responses with ease.

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Professor calls for essential dialogue between university officials, faculty Two recent important and related events have occurred at Syracuse University.

1. The University Senate voted that the $7.5 million Big East exit fee should be paid fully by the SU Athletics Department and not taken from academic funds. It was an unprecedented step asking the Board of Trustees to reconsider its decision, a decision made on the advice of the administration, but without public discussion or input.

2. The chancellor and provost have given presentations on the changing future of the university to groups of faculty and to SA. They stressed their desire to have a dialogue on central academic issues.

The administration’s invitation is welcome. If we are to consider major changes in instruction, the insights and views of those who do the teaching and those who are taught should guide any changes.

A genuine dialogue is essential, but that requires that all parties have their voices heard, and everyone must be open to changing their mind when others present compelling arguments and reasons. It has to be a rational back-and-forth between equals.

The Big East exit fee provides a good issue to test how real dialogue might work. The administration presented its proposal and its

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR reasons to the Trustees in January. The Trustees approved that recommendation.

The USen Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee learned of that decision well afterward.

It explained why it believed the decision was wrong and raised specific objections against the administration’s arguments.

For example, the administration argued the exit fee should be paid by all because athletics will pay “taxes” on its increased revenue. The committee replied that this would be preferential treatment for athletics since the schools and colleges also pay “taxes” on their increased revenue when they expand enrollment, but they must cover the added costs of instruction from their own budgets. Those costs are not treated as an “all university expense,” and the same should apply to the exit fee.

Having heard both sides of the debate, the senate, by a large majority, supported the Budget Committee’s position.

Thus one would hope the Board of Trustees is open to reconsidering its decision and is eager to hear the full range of arguments, including specific objections to the arguments that guided its thinking in January. Inviting members of the Budget Committee to present its views and its reasons on this matter to the Trustees would seem the rational thing to do.

It would be an example of real dialogue.

Robert Van Gulick

PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MEMBER OF THE BUDGET COMMIT TEE

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Graduating senior columnist offers final words following editorial career

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or the past three years I’ve had the honor of writing for the liberal point of view in The Daily Orange. As a columnist, I don’t get one of those fancy ducks.

Instead I’ll use this column to reflect on my time in Syracuse and at The D.O. In the last four years I’ve developed a love for Syracuse that I would hope everyone is able to understand. I’ve been told this city is a place for “eds and meds” — referring to the stereotype that Syracuse is only worth the university and the hospitals.

I can’t reach the same conclusion. I’ve covered the county legislature for a journalism class.

I’ve interacted with fellow journalism students who cover the city. There’s more to this place than you might imagine. There are great stories waiting to be reported and read. My experience in journalism has developed my appreciation for the city. Syracuse isn’t just the university.

I noticed that the way I’ve composed my viewpoints has changed a bit. I’m still liberal — there’s no changing that. But I’ve become friends with people who have completely different views. Rather than try to challenge them, I accept them and try to understand their perspective. It’s made me well rounded, and possibly more moderate.

The ability to process disparate viewpoints is important. It’s what America has and will always need. We hear about dysfunction in Washington, D.C., often and will continue to in the future. It’s likely because too many representatives are uncompromising in their beliefs, adhering to a strict ideology. We will not get better policy unless all are willing to accept others’ viewpoints and understand them. Right now, the political future does not look great.

One future that does still look promising is one of my majors: newspaper journalism. It’s not going away. Friends and acquaintances continually remind me that newspapers are a “dying medium.” Far from it, actually.

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to the left, to the left Compelling writing is still important. We will not suddenly get all of our news from broadcast.

Pay attention to the news you hear on TV, radio and online. Many of the stories you hear can be sourced back to newspaper journalists.

I cannot end this column without thanking several important people: I thank my editors (in chronological order): Lauren Tousignant, Beckie Strum, Meghin Delaney and Rachael Barillari. You’ve made me a much better writer. I’m thankful to all of my professors who have furthered my writing and reporting skills. I’d like to thank Rachel Marcus for encouraging me to apply to The D.O. I wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t even apply.

In my first column in 2010, I predicted that Scott Brown winning his election to the Senate was fairly meaningless in the greater scheme of politics. Turned out I got that one right — he was not re-elected.

I hope I’ve kept you entertained. More importantly, I hope I’ve made you think. This column has covered everything from body scanners at airports to carrying concealed weapons on college campuses. We may not agree, but we can disagree in an agreeable way.

Leaving The D.O, Syracuse University and the city of Syracuse won’t be easy. Part of me will always be left here.

Harmen Rockler is a senior newspaper and online journalism and political science major. His column appears weekly.

He can be reached at horockle@syr.edu or followed on Twitter at @LeftofBoston.

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Administrators should allow student input on academic ideas EDITORIAL

The Syracuse University administration should keep students and faculty informed as progress continues to develop regarding recently presented ideas about the future of the university.

“Navigating the Changing Landscape: Academic Strategy at Syracuse University,” a presentation by Chancellor Nancy Cantor and Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina, outlined conceptual ideas that could affect the academic future of SU. These ideas include the implementation of massive, open online courses, three-year degrees, an online consortia and the differentiation of faculty profiles.

The presentation described a three-year degree that would improve affordability and accessibility for students by taking advantage of outside credits and summer courses. Also, faculty members could potentially be grouped as either teaching or research professors, based on the category in which they perform best.

The presentation, though it promotes positive change, is currently vague and needs input. The ideas presented should concentrate on proper academic improve-

by the daily orange editorial board ments for SU specifically. To determine what these are, the administration should reach out to students for input.

Faculty forums about issues facing the university will continue on May 6. It is crucial that administrators reach out to the student body to learn the effects that these potential university-wide plans may have on student life. Both students and professors, as they will experience the changes within the classroom, should approve any major alterations that could improve the academic environment.

SU faces issues with housing, allocation of funds and the chancellor search. It is important that the administration continues to consider improving universitywide academic prosperity a priority.

Every process toward change must begin somewhere. This presentation marked a promising beginning. It is crucial that the administration involves not only university faculty who have already been active in voicing their opinions, but the students as well.

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Dependence on smartphones proves obvious when writer becomes stranded in NYC

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y phone was dead and I was locked out on the streets of New York City.

Read that again. I couldn’t open the door to my temporary place of residence, it was 2 o’clock in the morning and my phone was dead.

Just out of curiosity, how many phone numbers do you know off the top of your head? I remember those of my grandparents, my mom (home and cell), my sister and that’s about it.

None of my friends, and certainly no one I knew in New York whom I could call up for assistance.

Obviously I would not call my mother because she lives in Vermont, and also because she’s my mother. She would completely lose her mind and

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call the NYPD, FBI, CIA and maybe KGB to rescue me from my plight.

It’s amazing how dependent we are on our smartphones these days. A lot of different solutions to this “stranded” problem occurred to me, all of which required the use of an app or Googling something on my iPhone.

I could look up the location of an all-night convenience store where I could buy a charger so I could charge my dead phone. I could look up how to pick a lock. I could keep calling my friend incessantly until she woke up and unlocked the door.

When my phone is alive, I don’t really need to remember anything except how to use my phone. But in situations where my phone dies, I’m

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world on a string immediately rendered helpless — wholly incapable of accomplishing anything. It feels as though my entire brain has been rewired since being a kid, when I could reel off the home numbers of all my friends without a second thought.

Do I just need to carry a phone charger around for the rest of my life now, in case of emergency? I spent

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much of my evening adventure in New York walking from laundromats to delis to all-night Dominican restaurants in search of a charger, to no avail. Six hours out in Manhattan, and not a single place I went was able to help me.

At 5 a.m. I finally discovered an Indian grocery that sold chargers, and a Dunkin’ Donuts, equipped with not only coffee, but an outlet. I could finally charge my phone and replenish my fluids.

It ended up being an interesting night and a fun story I can tell my friends in the future. There were no stabbings, muggings or rabid cats out in the streets.

I actually had some pretty good

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fortune that night. I ended up making some new friends out and about in Washington Heights, and I discovered that late-night Dominican food is sensational.

But what if it happens again? Or worse, in even less desirable circumstances? To me, it seems as though we need to redevelop the survival skills we (or at least I) lost when the smartphone came into vogue. We can never know when we may be forced to revert back to the Stone Age, without any warning.

Kevin Slack is a senior television, radio and film major. His column appears weekly. He can be reached at khslack@syr.edu and followed on Twitter at @kevinhslack.

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have always been a writer. It is how I have defined myself for most of my life — preferring to write rather than speak, and tell someone else’s story rather than my own.

Before I found The Daily Orange, I was best at prose, laughable as a playwright — though I tried desperately — and determined to be a poet. I never thought I would become a journalist, aspire to be an editor or develop a passion for being a columnist. It was The D.O., despite the challenges it brought me, that gave me those aspects of my life I cannot picture it without.

The inspiring individuals I have been so lucky to work with throughout the last several years have made every moment worth it. For The D.O., I am forever grateful, and all of you, I will never forget.

My Newsies (Marwa, Stephanie, Maddy, Liz and Bre): In one semester, you became five of my closest friends and are in my best D.O. memories. You are my most trusted supporters, advice-givers, lenders of critique and my favorite comedians. And Maddy, there is no one with whom I would have rather shared the porch. HAO was all we accomplished possible?

Together, we made it so.

Laurence: You instilled the confidence in me to lead many editorial boards. Because of your willingness to listen, I gained not only one of the best experiences of my life, but a friend I truly respect.

KP: If it wasn’t for you bringing me along to

an informational meeting at 744 Ostrom three years ago, I would not be writing this today. I truly can’t thank you enough.

Chelsea and Kristin: Two faces that never fail to brighten a room — thank you for all of the laughs.

Meghin: Always my leader, and never in the wrong direction. Though that first coverage was rough, to say the least, I thank you for your patience and teaching me how to be a reporter, news writer and editor.

Jess, Meredith and Nicki: You have served the newsroom well and have come so far from the staff writers full of potential you were one year ago today.

Dara, Debbie and Becca: I will drink margaritas with you ladies anytime. Thank you for being incredible mentors, I admire you greatly.

Mark: I have enjoyed working as a part of your staff, and appreciate you being there to answer all of my many questions. I wish you the best of luck.

Kathleen and Beckie: Two of my greatest sources of journalistic inspiration. I aim to report with such passion, and write with such eloquence, as both of you.

Dylan: Remember this: Don’t stress, just breathe. You are incredibly capable, so never doubt yourself. I have enjoyed watching you grow as a writer. Thank you for being someone on which I can rely.

Ankur: I will win our ultimate feud. Mark my words.

Casey: Your dependability was the reason for many editorial successes. The D.O. is lucky to have you as its future leader.

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Casey, Jess, Meredith, Nicki, Dylan, Brendan, Evan: From falling tiles to sex scandals to SA drama — you’ve handled it all incredibly well. You’re an inspiration to every journalist out there. Thanks for dealing with my stress when designing. I always had so much fun working in News. (Casey: You’re going to kill it next semester! The paper is in great hands.)

Rachael: My few nights on the porch with you were some of my favorites — so glad I got to know you. I’m going to miss you next year!

Chelsea, Kristen, Joe, Avery, Erik, Claire, Boomer, Colleen: Pulp was my favorite section to design — just saying. It’s been so fun getting to know you! You really are the sweet stuff.

Chris, Jacob, David, Phil, Trevor, Ryne, Jon, Nick: Thanks for answering all of my questions in the fall. You’re all crazy talented sports journalists. I could always count on you to make me laugh, even on the longest of stressful nights.

Chase, Sam, Luke, Lauren: Your abilities to tell a story without words is beyond admirable.

Thanks for making every day exciting!

Micah: I wish I had drawing abilities even 1,000th of a percent as good as yours. It’s been

fun working with you!

Maddy: You’re an incredible copy chief, writer and all-around journalist. I know you’re going to do great things next semester. Keep smiling and doing what you do best!

Dara, Danielle, Debbie, Allie, Chris, Stephanie, Bre: Your contributions to this paper outside of the house never went unnoticed. I’m so glad to have worked alongside you!

Dana: Thanks for being the best mentor I ever could have asked for. I hope we can meet up again!

each of my passions to the fullest. From the baseball fields to the ballet recitals, you have always been the face in the crowd I look to.

Your support through each of my endeavors, including The D.O., has made me able to achieve everything I have ever wanted. And for that, for giving me a beautiful life, I thank you tremendously. To the moon and back.

Lizzie: Your talented self has taught me well.

Without you, I would have never mastered the art of opinion page design. Now how about Design of the Week?

Chase: Despite my red face, I truly do appreciate your edit board jokes.

Kat Kim: I still like your style, Kat Kim. I always will.

Erik: We will dance again, my friend, for We Are Young.

Anna: I leave the future of the one-man section with full faith in your capable hands.

Be analytical, inspired and passionate — then apply your gift for words. The result? Undoubted success.

Mathew: My inexhaustible voice of reason I know will never steer me wrong. Your listening skills are impeccable, thank you for always picking up the phone. Every moment has meant so much; I know there are only more to come.

Mom: You have encouraged me to pursue

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Campus Times: You prepared me well for this job! I’ll never forget my CT years.

what you do and to your students, as well as your belief in and support for this newspaper.

Lizzie, Ankur, Becca, Beth, Michelle, Marwa (a.k.a. The Legion): We designed a spectacular set of newspapers this semester, and had so much fun doing it. You’re all incredibly talented. I’m honored to have been on your team!

Meghin: Your first email to me not 10 minutes after Mark introduced me to the staff was what solidified my excitement about joining The Daily Orange. You made me feel welcome before I even knew you, and I’m so thankful I got to share the porch with you. I look up to you so much and am thrilled we became such good friends. Thank you for everything — I miss and love you!

Professor Lloyd: I’ve learned so much about journalism this year, but nobody taught me as well as you about being the journalist I want to be. Please trust me when I say I learned far more from you than you probably realize. I can’t thank you enough for your dedication to

Laurence: I can’t imagine how my year here would have been had we not met. I’ve loved chatting with you about everything and anything.

You are so talented and you inspire me so much.

Thank you for all of your hard work. Good luck at your internship this summer — you’re going to love it. I CANNOT WAIT to continue looking into hopefully living with you in New York City!

Mark: I admire you more than you know.

I don’t even know how to describe in words how impressed I am by you, your management abilities, your journalism talents and the kind of person you are. Your blood, sweat and tears have paid off this year, and you’re going to go far in this industry. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to join such an incredible newspaper and group of people. I’m truly honored to have worked on your staff, and am so glad we’ve become good friends. You deserve everything that’s coming your way and more.

Peace, love and brandy, Cheryl

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university and our students, especially at critical times in Washington.”

The congressional sequester was one of the main reasons for cuts in grants for the National Science Foundation, which acts as a vehicle for university research, said Danielle Staudt, executive director of the American League of Lobbyists.

The automatic spending cuts instituted by the government affect the research grant money given to higher education, she said. This might explain why universities have increased lobbying expenditures in the past year.

“If universities have a big research component, they’re going to lobby that,” Staudt said.

“The automatic spending cuts directly affect this in that it means universities may lose a lot of money for research grants indiscriminately.”

However, she added, the increase in lobbying expenditures can also be attributed to a typical fluctuation in expenses between fiscal quarters.

Quinn said SU’s Division of Public Affairs actively communicates with higher education associates to make sure support for universities remains a priority for legislators and policy makers. SU is ranked 71st out of the 686 schools that reported spending money on lobbying last year.

This spending money, reported in dollar figures, represents staff time devoted to lobbying, Quinn said. The university uses the Office of Government and Community Relations, as well as an outside firm that represents SU in Washington, D.C., as lobbying officials for the university, he said. Quinn said the Office of Government and Community Relations works with offices and departments across campus to coordinate the university’s daily interactions

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“Throughout the university, our faculty and staff are continuously engaged with local, state and federal officials.

We are always going to be actively representing the interest of university and our students, especially at critical times in Washington.”

Kevin Quinn

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with government.

“As a registered lobbying organization, any faculty member or employee of the university is also considered a lobbyist when they engage government officials on university-related issues,” Quinn said.

In addition, SU belongs to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, a membership association that lobbies on issues affecting independent colleges, including student aid and tax, and regulatory provisions, according to the association’s website.

Lobbying allows important community issues to be deliberated on a federal level, Staudt said.

“Regardless of what the state of Congress is, university lobbyists are always traveling to the Hill to petition for support of higher education causes,” she said. “It’s exactly what they should be doing.” apalme05@syr.edu

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namely why these changes are happening now, who is initiating the changes and when they will go into effect.

Spina stressed that the ideas in the presentations are not yet developed and are catalysts for conversations about the future within the SU community. The presentations emphasize the idea of agility, he said, meaning the university should respond quickly to future opportunities.

The new realities of higher education include increasing financial pressures and increasing national competition, according to the presentation.

Spina and Chancellor Nancy Cantor led the presentations, the last of which took place on Monday. Cantor, who will leave SU at the end of next year, is and will continue to be heavily involved in the dialogue, Spina said.

“Even though she’ll be chancellor for another

“I hope the central administration is excited that faculty wants to be involved and see us as a resource. It’s important that they listen to how faculty identify and define the current problems.”

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year, she wouldn’t be doing her job if she wasn’t thinking about the future of SU,” he said.

As a part of the anticipated changes, the administration hopes to “differentiate faculty portfolios” by establishing different expectations for faculty members in terms of teaching and research. This idea, according to the presentation, will allow faculty to contribute optimally in both areas.

Faculty members would not be separated into only research and teaching professors, Spina said. Some professors will have a large spectrum with an equal emphasis on teaching and research, while others will have a narrower spectrum, he said.

“We just want to identify how each faculty member can contribute the best way they can to the university,” he said.

But English professor Claudia Klaver said this idea could enable the university to take advantage of faculty who are “not superstars of research.”

Klaver said she is concerned that the faculty members who emphasis research will become a “privileged class,” which could lead to further divide within departments.

Regarding other anticipated changes, the administration also plans to explore new programs and instructional models for students through the development of massive open online courses, three-year degrees and an online consortium, according to the presentation.

MOOCs are online classes available to students with minimal involvement from professors. Students typically watch short video lectures and then complete assignments that are graded electronically.

Experimenting with MOOCs could extend SU’s brand and reputation while improving effectiveness within the university, according to the presentation.

But not all faculty members agree.

trevor zalkind | staff photographer ERIC SPINA, vice chancellor and provost, discusses issues SU faces, such as changing demographics and a need for more financial aid, during a Student Association meeting.

“I think (MOOCs) are the flavor of the month,” said Patrick Cihon, a law and public policy professor who attended the presentation early in the semester. “I just think the university wants to use the current cutting edge technology.”

Cihon, who has experience with MOOCs, said the online courses work for specific types of classes. He added that only about 10 percent of users complete the online classes.

A three-year degree program, another exploratory concept proposed in the presentation, could improve affordability and accessibility for students while demonstrating the administration’s “agility” goal. Since the administration recognizes many programs at SU can’t be completed in three years, Spina said he hopes to emphasize online education and summer courses.

Likewise, the administration hopes SU will explore the idea of an “all-University and college-specific consortia” to weigh the strengths of the online courses against the university’s strength, according to the presentation. This program is expected to launch next fall.

In reaction to the presentations, several SU professors organized a faculty forum to define a response to the ideas in the presentation.

“The purpose of the forum was to really start a conversation about the ideas and avoid a potential unilateral dialogue,” said Cihon, who is also one of the forum organizers.

About 100 faculty members attended this forum, which was held April 22, to air grievances about the “Changing Landscapes” presentation. Professors expressed concerns about the vagueness of the presentation, the effect of online courses on students’ education and the timing of the presentation in light of Cantor’s upcoming departure.

One concern was shared by attendees: Representation of faculty members is crucial in making decisions in terms of the university’s future.

The next faculty forum will be held May 6 from 3-5 p.m. in the Hall of Languages in Room 500. The goal is to make initial recommendations to the administration, said Klaver, also a faculty forum organizer.

Attendees will break into five groups to define issues regarding each topic raised in the “Changing Landscapes” presentation. These include SU’s financial future in terms of budgetary transparency; the determination of faculty positions in terms of part-time, non-tenuretrack, tenure-track ratios; the role of online courses in faculty members’ curricula; the importance of shared governance; and defining SU faculty values, Klaver said.

“I hope the central administration is excited that faculty wants to be involved and see us as a resource,” Klaver said. “It’s important that

they listen to how faculty identify and define the current problems.”

She added that several faculty members are planning to start a blog for the SU community about general issues the university faces, as well as issues addressed in the “Changing Landscapes” presentation.

Cihon suggested the conversation could be furthered through increased faculty participation in task forces.

About three months ago, a task force called “Advancing New Pedagogies” was formed to advance teaching and learning methodologies.

“The purpose of the forum was to really start a conversation about the ideas, and avoid a potential unilateral dialogue.”

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The task force includes faculty representatives from each college and key staff members, Spina said at Monday’s “Changing Landscapes” presentation. He added that the task force will give preliminary reports to Spina on June 1.

The task force, Cihon said, has the potential to provide a false appearance of faculty involvement. The administration could dominate decision-making so that the task force operates “top-down,” he said.

“It might be more window-dressing than actual representation,” he said.

A dialogue between faculty and the administration won’t be easy, said philosophy professor Robert Van Gulick, adding that an effective dialogue between the two parties hasn’t occurred in the past eight years.

The faculty forum, he said, was the first attempt.

“Faculty need to learn how to talk,” Van Gulick said. “Most aren’t used to talking about these type of issues.”

It’s important for the student body, as well as faculty, to get involved in the conversation to produce effective policies, he said.

“It’s not going to be different unless we make it different,” Van Gulick said. “The faculty and students need to step up and find their voice.” mhnewman@syr.edu @MerNewman93 — Asst. News Editor Jessica Iannetta contributed reporting to this article.

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Song bird Twitter launches application that combines social media, music

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By Jared Rosen STAFF WRITER

Tunes reigns king when it comes to music for the past decade.

Billboard magazine reported in September 2012 that Apple’s online store accounts for 64 percent of all music sold in the United States and more than 29 percent of all digital music sold.

But now, Twitter is preparing to jump into the fiercely competitive music industry. On April 18, Twitter released the Twitter #Music application for Apple iOS devices. The app encourages users to log in to Twitter to discover and listen to new music, ABC News reported April 18.

Kacy Caminero, a sophomore public relations and finance major, said she thinks discovering music is very important, but was doubtful of Twitter’s new enterprise. The primary channels for finding new music, she

said, are iTunes and Spotify, and are likely to stay that way.

“I don’t think I’d use Twitter to learn about music because it’s a lot harder to read my news stream and keep track of specific artists,” she said.

Spotify integration, which was introduced to Facebook in 2011, gives users the ability to stream millions of artists straight from their desktop, free of charge. This innovation also allows for current songs to be shared on the user’s profile, according to a Sept. 22, 2011, Mashable article.

Twitter #Music features four categories of music that users can choose from: popular, emerging, suggested and #NowPlaying, according the ABC article. The app also provides suggestions for similar artists.

Tapping the “popular” tab pulls up an interface featuring various tiles that display

numerical rankings for the most popular song titles on Twitter at the moment. The app tracks activity across Twitter, allowing users to discover what artists or songs are being tweeted the most in the United States. This tabulation occurs in real time, constantly shuffling the hottest singles.

The “emerging artist” category tracks tweets featuring artists who start to receive a flurry of activity on Twitter.

The “suggested” tab suggests new artists based on who users’ favorite artists follow. The “#NowPlaying” tab has a similar function in that it shows in real time your friends’ tweets about the music they are listening to.

“Twitter #Music will play a vital role in the music discovery process,” said Grant Margolin, a junior in the Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries.

“For consumers, it can be used to interact

with bands, and it’s great because it’s a centralized platform. It will streamline the experience between fan and artist.” #Music is an app that mines pertinent data from Twitter and presents it neatly within the app. The music that can be played within the app comes directly from iTunes previews, but a subscription to Spotify Premium or Radio allows access to full-length tracks, according to an April 21 article by The Seattle Times.

Twitter has big plans for the current #Music app, along with its other new projects. Advertising revenue for the company is expected to more than double to $583 million this year. Experts believe many of these aggressive moves are being done in anticipation of the company’s initial public stock offering, which might occur next year, according to The Seattle Times. jmrose03@syr.edu

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orking at The Daily Orange has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career.

Aside from having the opportunity to put my illustration skills to the test daily, I’ve gained a great deal of friends. I’m really going to miss everyone and I’m so happy to have had this time with all of you. So onto the sappy part.

where we end up.

very proud to have followed you.

Kasey: You are the sister I never had. There isn’t anyone else I would have rather traveled Europe with. I know you aren’t sure of what you are going to do after school, but I know you’ll land on your feet. You are too smart, talented and hardworking not to.

Meghin: Honestly, you were one of the people who made me feel welcome when I first got to The D.O. I hope Binghamton treats you well, and I promise I will come visit.

Mom and Dad: Thanks for always being there for me, even when I call freaking out on the phone. Don’t expect those phone calls to stop as I venture into the real world. I can only imagine they might become more frequent. I love you both.

Kelly: There isn’t anyone quite like you in the world. Your tenacity makes you a joy for those that work with you. It’s not always easy to crack you, but those who do realize they’ve gained an indispensable friend.

Grandma and Grandpa: Without the support of both of you, I would never have made it through college, let alone high school. There is nothing I could do in a lifetime to repay what you have done for me. I love you both so much, and I miss you every day, Grandma.

Will: The first time I put a pencil to paper to create something legible, you were there guiding me. It’s really because of you that I’m even here. I’m lucky to have a brother who is always looking out for me, even in the times that it is not in your best interest. It’s a gift that is not easily returned. I can’t wait to come to Pittsburgh. I love you, brother!

Sean: I know I’m leaving college with a friend who isn’t going to disappear once we graduate. I’ve never had a friend so loyal, and I am proud to call you my best friend. These four years have been a blast and I can’t wait to see

Elizabeth, Vicky and Will: Working through the illustration program for four years has at least always been interesting. You’ve all become some of my closest friends. It was always a pleasure to blow off work and chat late into the night. Don’t stress so much about figuring out your life, it’ll happen. Will, get out there and shove your work in people’s faces!

Ankur: Friendship with you has always paid off in pizza, but beyond that, my favorite nights were always the ones where you were designing next to me.

Erik: I’ve missed you this semester in house, but it’s been wonderful that you came back at the very end. Keep playing Pokemon and please stay away from my mom.

Emmett: You brought the art director position back to life with your tenure at The D.O. I hope I’ve kept that fire going, and I am

Mark: Keep wearing those white pants. It’s been great becoming friends with you. Don’t worry, I still remember your drunk threat regarding Lauren. POW! Laurence: Thanks for opening my eyes to the loaded fries at Cosmos!

Beyond that, thanks for always making me feel comfortable coming into Management for whatever reason.

Chelsea DeBaise: Moving down to Pulp was one of the best decisions I made while working at The D.O. It allowed me to become closer to so much of the staff, but especially to you, Miss DeBaise. I’m going to miss working with you and making the most vulgar jokes possible. Have so much fun in Italy and a fantastic senior year! I expect to hear from you in the future.

Andy: You are going to love working at The D.O. You’ll be busy, but I know you can handle it. Kick so much ass and have a great senior year! Stay in touch, too!

Lauren: I always really enjoyed spending

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ometimes, I think I’m crazy for going into journalism. But then I write an article, do an interview or pick up a copy of The Daily Orange and realize I’d be crazy to do anything else. And when I look at all of the other crazy people around me, I know this is definitely where I’m supposed to be.

Here’s to being crazy: Mom and Dad: You’ve both been so incredibly supportive of my time at The D.O. and my desire

to pursue journalism. I know I don’t say it enough, but thank you and I love you.

Mikey: I hope that whatever you decide to do in college and beyond, it makes you as happy as journalism makes me. That’s the important thing.

Meredith: We’ve come a long way from MayFest coverage and I’m so happy we’re friends. You’re a talented journalist and you sell yourself short way too often. You’ll do great as news editor, and it kills me that I won’t be here to see it.

Casey: Remember when we were “feuding?”

Remember when I asked you why you worked at The D.O. since you’re a magazine journalism major? Well, I’m really glad we ended up friends. Good luck as EIC! Dylan: I really admire your desire to make every story you write the best it can be. Keep FOIA Fridays going!

Nicki: Si se puede! We survived! You’re one of the most positive people I know and you took everything we threw at you in stride. Enjoy life after The D.O. and, um, polish class.

Brendan: It’s been fun having you in News.

Have an awesome time in Madrid!

Marwa: I have so much respect for you and you taught me a ton. If I’m at all good at this job, it’s because of you.

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time with you in Italy, and when we played husband and wife in the play, we should have both known the seed had been planted. The rough start to our relationship has blossomed into the most important and wonderful thing that has happened to me in college. I know we are both scared for what awaits us after graduation, but we will find our way to each other. I love you so much.

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Liz: So I guess I should thank you now for calling me for all of those one-day turnaround stories freshman year?

Dara: If I ever become half the reporter you are, I’ll be satisfied. You’ve left News big shoes to fill.

Debbie: You reported the hell out of SA this semester — and everything else you covered, too. Thanks for all of the mochas.

Meghin: #JessFact: I still can’t believe you got me for Secret Santa.

Annie, Alfred, Natsumi, Maggie: You’re all really talented and I’ve enjoyed watching you guys grow as writers. Can’t wait to see what you do next semester.

of laughs and I’m glad we got to work in house together. Good luck as sports editor!

Chase: I admire your ability to stay calm amid the craziness of Photo. You’ve really helped the paper visually and I can’t wait to see what Photo looks like next year.

Ankur: I always looked forward to when you designed News. Enjoy your senior year!

Lizzie and Beth: I’m glad I no longer know you guys as just “Casey’s friends.” Let’s hang out more.

Michelle: Thanks for saving News by doing all of those last-minute stories. Good luck with everything next year.

Mark and Laurence: I have never doubted your guys’ dedication to the paper and desire to make it the best it can be. Mark, your love of breaking news has convinced me that you’re a secret newsy. Laurence, your attention to detail makes such an important IMPACT on the paper every day.

Cheryl: From graphics to copy to courts reporter, you just do it all. It’s been fun getting to know you.

Maddy: I’ll miss you G-chatting me copy questions. Good luck as ME!

Professor Lloyd: Your encouragement means a lot. Thanks for listening.

CDB, Erik, Claire, Avery, Boomer, Kristin, Joe: One of my biggest regrets is not spending more time in Pulp. You guys have so much fun.

Jill, Sarah, Kelsey, Devon, Meredith, Kris, Alex, Andrew: You guys are the best friends I could ask for. Thanks for putting up with my Bruce Springsteen obsession, D.O.-related rants, breaking news jaunts and, most of all, for always being there for me. Let’s get down.

Klinger: I always enjoy talking soccer with you, even if you do root for D.C. We’ve had a lot

Becca: What am I going to do with you?

Thanks for all of the laughs and for putting up with my sass.

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couldn’t actually leave The Daily Orange, as I’m too attached to this highly flammable house and its sleep-deprived, loveable inhabitants who I consider family. After all, The D.O. gave me something to care about.

To future D.O.-ers: Embrace tradition.

Respect the work of those who came before you. Now create something greater. Take risks.

Cause a commotion. Break style once in a while, then break it again. Whether you’re an assistant copy editor or editor in chief, make The D.O. your own personal project so that at the end of the semester you can point to three or two or one thing and say, “I made that happen.”

Marykate: Oh, MK. You’ve stood by me through the last three semesters more than anyone else has, even when I abandoned you for weeks on end. You keep me sane and give me perspective, and the one thing I’m most excited for next year is being able to spend it with you.

Becca: Secret Santa, ’11. My first taste of The D.O. You got up on a desk and belted out “Lady Marmalade,” and it was at that moment I truly became excited to become a part of The D.O. family. You’re so talented. I’ll miss you.

Dara: You were my first A read, and I thought you were so successful. I still do. I strive to be as thorough of a reporter as you are.

Thanks for trusting me.

Meghin: You pushed me to strive past mediocrity when I was exhausted, then pushed me more. I’ll forever be grateful for that, and still admire that enthusiasm.

Mark: You went from the sports editor who’d play kickball in the Design office with me to an inspiration for an entire generation of D.O.-ers.

Between you and me, All-Star Coops made a great EIC. I’ll miss having you around. P.S. — Inter Milan still sucks.

Treds and Propper: Treds, you made my semester as an assistant incredible. Stay away from the trees. Propper, I loved watching you pace back and forth with your recorder all night. I’ll always think of you two when I use the bathroom.

Gloria Allred: Thanks for giving me a reason to befriend David Propper. And for the exclusive invites.

Laurence: I think everyone secretly wishes they knew copy like you did. Life would be far easier. Good luck at The Oregonian, we’ll miss you.

Photo: Chase, watching you grow this year has been rewarding, and I’m so excited to see you go for semester three. Let’s talk photo sometime. Sam, Luke — writing this in real time. @ smaller18 @lukeraff . I’m bewildered at how talented you both are as freshman, and you’re both so fun.

Lizzie: You constantly impress me — from

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your work on the redesign to being a lovely boss. Thanks for trusting me with the job.

Kristin and Avery — This isn’t goodbye because I can’t bear to be without you two.

You’ll do great next semester, Kristin, and whenever you’re down, Avery and I will come in to flaunt our freedom to you — and also bring you food.

Iseman: Well … countdown ended. Look back at everything you did with pride — you earned it. I know you’re excited to graduate, but I’m sad that you are. I’ll really miss our bitter party of two.

Wilson and Klinger: I can hear you guys talk about D.O. sports for hours. No really, I’ve sat through it countless times. Your energy’s inspirational — you’ll rock the section like a wagon wheel. Drive Maddy crazy for me, and GO USA! Casey: You’ve grown from my North Virginian, should-be-the-J.-Crew-campus-rep assistant to a confident go-getter. Remember that the greatest EICs are those willing to try the unthinkable. Make Karen and John proud.

Jess: You hit the ground running the moment I hired you. You get my administration jokes, protest and light up after three-hour interviews with cranky professors. America will miss you, but I will more.

Dylan: You’re the most brilliant person at The D.O. I’m excited to pick up the paper and see those Segelbaum investigation bylines, and even more excited to hang out with you on your off nights.

Vandy: “Say a prayer, but let the good times roll.” You had my back all of last semester, and this semester, and yesterday… you’re a wildly good writer and a wildly better friend.

Maddy: God, you’re so charming. Step up to the role and make it yours — I can’t think of anyone more qualified. I expect lots of MGMT snapchats!

Mer: You’re the one I’m most proud of. I’ll never regret hiring the copy editor who bombed the copy test, but still had an energy unmatched by no one. News editor will only make you stronger.

Bouv: da · Bouv (noun) 1. One who wears cute lil’ Ugg boots. The better to curb stomp you with. You’ve been my mentor for three semesters and I can’t thank you enough. I miss the days when Rach and I would hear you come up the stairs muttering about rolling out a window.

“Aha! Da Bouv is here,” we’d say. “She’s da best EVA.” Liz: We have that telepathic thing only people who sleep (nap) together have. You led an incredible News section. Thanks for letting me call you in a panic all the time, for being a great wing woman and for calling me on my birthday to tell me Bernie Fine died. Beware of the elves.

Bernie: I owe my breaking news reporting ability, for the most part, to you.

Rachael: I’m delighted to say my best friend is the campus watchdog. Thanks for squirrely dance moves and porch talks and constant cynicism. Can’t wait to spend every day with you this summer.

Chelsea: My fondest D.O. memories are of our late nights in Pete’s office. You revolutionized Feature and are the one person who cared about what was best for me rather than the paper, and who’d come home with me after production for GOT and rotisserie chicken.

What am I going to do without your wisdom for a semester?

Ankur: I owe you a lot. You were there for me when I needed a last-minute A1 graphic, a Futurama meme during head eds or a fortune cookie from your Number 1 Kitchen order.

When I think of The D.O., I think of you. You’re a damn good designer — yes, I’m jealous — and you’re only getting better. Oh! Also, 75 days left. #kloutbattle2012 Stephen: You’re the most courageous person I know. You calmly embrace everything with open arms, whether it’s a tiny suspension or a totaled car or a frazzled, frizzy-haired assistant news editor. I’ve never been more excited for D.O. sports because I’ve never been more excited for you. I’m still as giddy about you as I was a year ago, and can’t wait to see you tonight. And tomorrow. And the day after that, too.

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Dean of libraries prepares to step down; leaves influence on university

By Levi Stein STAFF WRITER

In eight years, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian Suzanne Thorin’s influence has extended beyond the walls of E.S. Bird Library.

Since 2005, Thorin has worked to develop library resources through funding and renovation projects. She will be leaving her position June 30.

“I’ve done as much as I can, and after you’ve been in one position for a while, it’s often time for a change,” Thorin said. She is also an adjunct professor for the School of Information Studies.

Before she became the dean of libraries, Thorin said the library was underfunded. Under her leadership, Thorin said the university budget for the library has grown by $1.2 million.

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the president appoints the vice president after he or she is elected by the student body.

Curtis called the passing of the bill a “historic moment.”

The bill was introduced now to give potential candidates time to prepare during the summer, she said.

“This is the time of year where anyone who has the slightest inclination to run for president is already beginning to get together their campaign team,” she said.

Before the vote, former parliamentarian and current assembly representative Eugene Law motioned to amend the bill. Instead of having

Generating funds for the library was a difficult process, she said, but it served as a great start for future library development.

Her proudest accomplishment during her time as dean, she said, was the resurrection of the Belfour Audio Archive and construction of the 20,000-square-foot South Campus library storage facility next to the Hawkins Building on Jamesville Avenue.

“I’m also proud to say that the renovations are virtually complete to the Carnegie Library Reading Room,” she added. “For the first time in years, students will have a grand Reading Room to enjoy.”

Despite the numerous improvements to library services during her tenure, Thorin said there is still plenty of work to do, specifically

regarding renovations to Bird.

“I would like to see the master plan that we put together for Bird Library implemented,” she said. ““I’m disappointed because there is much work to be done including fixing the bad lighting, updating furniture and using spaces more efficiently.”

Before her time at SU, Thorin served as an associate professor of music at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania; an associate librarian and chief of staff at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.; and dean of university libraries at Indiana University-Bloomington, according to the SU Library website.

With the change of leadership, Thorin said she is ready to move on to something else.

“I have a house in Maine near Bowdoin

College where I plan on doing some writing, reading and exploring,” she said. “I’m looking forward to not being in the normal daily grind.”

K. Matthew Dames will step in as interim dean-designate of university libraries, according to a March 5 press release. Dames is an SU graduate and the first African-American to earn a doctorate from the iSchool.

Thorin named Dames the director of the library’s copyright and information policy office back in December, and said he would do well in his new role.

Said Thorin: “Kevin is a fabulous person and very intuitive about people. He has been a part of the management team for quite awhile and will serve the library very well.”

the president and vice president run on one ticket, he argued, there should be separate elections for both.

Law said he hasn’t seen a student government in which the students don’t elect their vice president.

Recorder Nick Bonafilia and several assembly representatives said the election of a vice president with different ideas than the president could cause tension.

“I think we’ve shown this semester — and last semester — what can happen when you have a cabinet that’s divided in ideologies,” he said. “It’s good to have diverse opinions and dialogue, but you want to make sure as president that you’re appointing somebody or running with somebody who can work with you.”

But Law said this shouldn’t make a difference because both are representing the student body.

“When there is responsibility given by the students in terms of an elected position, I feel there should be and would be a lot less issues between personalities,” Law said.

The assembly did not pass the proposed amendment.

Toward the end of the meeting, Board of Elections and Membership Chair Emily Ballard and former Technology Director Ross Lazerowitz introduced a resolution calling for SU Athletics, not the entire university, to pay for the Big East exit fee.

Though a few assembly representatives expressed hesitations about the bill, it ultimately passed.

Ballard and Lazerowitz started an online

petition last week calling for SU Athletics to pay the fee. The University Senate passed a similar resolution earlier this month.

“It’s really on principle,” Ballard said. “Are they putting athletics first or are they putting academics first?”

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Other business discussed • Three members of the Finance Board — Nick Mancari, Matt Fraser and Kyle Coleman — ran for re-election. In the end, the assembly re-confirmed Mancari and Fraser, but not Coleman.

• The general assembly passed a resolution calling for SU to divest its endowment from the top 200 publically traded fossil fuel companies. dmsegelb@syr.edu @dylan_segelbaum

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came to The Daily Orange as a socially awkward, naive freshman with no idea of what I was getting myself into. Two semesters later, not much has really changed. As it turns out, though, spending a large chunk of my first year at 744 Ostrom Ave. was the best thing that could have happened to me. In the last year, I’ve learned so much about designing, writing and myself, and I met some really amazing people along the way. You guys are all superhumans, and if I had the chance to do it all over, I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for everything.

Mom: You are the strongest, most selfless woman I know. If I’m ever half of that, I’ll have done something right. In the mean time, I hope I’m making you proud.

Jeff and Matt: I’m so lucky to have you two and Brian as brothers. Thanks for always looking out for me and going to bat for me, even when you didn’t have to.

Ankur: I learned so much from you as PD. Thanks for hiring me. Thanks for not firing me after my first night. I hope you didn’t end up regretting any of those last two things too much.

another group of designers I would have rather worked with. I learned a ton from all of you, and I had a really good time doing it. All of you are going to be fantastic at whatever you decide to do. Thanks for everything.

and I really appreciate that. Live it up in London!

Nicki: I’m so happy you worked in house this semester. We may not see eye to eye on Ohio State sports, but I can let it go because we’re pretty much from the same area code.

Allie: You saved my life a couple of times, so thanks. If I had to bet my entire D.O. salary on one BDJ major who will make it to ESPN one day, my money would be on you.

Seegz: I have a ton of respect for how dedicated you are at your job. The D.O. is really lucky to have you around.

Chase: I wish I had a fraction of the talent that you, Sam and Luke have. I’ll talk photo, running, poor life choices, etc. with you any day.

Sports: You guys have a tough job, and you all do it really well. Also, thanks for keeping the women jokes to a minimum this semester.

CDB and Vandy: You and the rest of the feature staff help Pulp win the award for “Most Consistently Fun to Design” section. You two dealt with a ton of drama and really stepped up this year, and I have a ton of respect for that.

Mark and Laurence: I can’t even wrap my head around the amount of commitment it takes to do everything you guys do, and I really admire both of you for it. Thanks for letting me stick around, even after you realized how ridiculous of a person I actually am.

Lizzie: You’re an awesome PD. Also, we really should hang out more next year.

Becca, Beth, Cheryl and Marwa: There isn’t

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Jess: You’re kind of the rock of the news department. You taught me a lot about writing,

Meredith: Thanks for making me a better writer. Thanks for being an all-around awesome person and always making me smile.

You’re going to be an amazing news editor. If you ever find yourself in the middle of a crisis, you’ve got my number.

Casey: You are going to be a great EIC and you’re going to lose a lot of sleep in the process.

Always remember to never let yourself lose any more over anyone who can’t keep up with you, and you’ll go really far.

Carli: You are the better half of 493 and a saint for putting up with me. This year would have sucked without you.

Erin, Liv and Zimba: Thanks for being there and never letting me take myself too seriously.

DZB: No words. Thanks for keeping me sane.

You two are the reasons for all of the best things that happened to me this year, but I know the best is still yet to come.

this summer on DAILYORANGE.COM News Finding the future

The search for SU’s next chancellor will continue in the summer as candidates visit campus.

On alert

pulp By the horns

Just Lax

Grab your cowboy hat and yell “Yee-haw!” The War Memorial Arena is hosting the Professional Championship of Bull Riders on June 29.

Syracuse Common Council will vote on the city budget, which includes a proposal to cut Fire Station No. 7 — the closest firehouse to the university.

Throwing shade

Changing landscapes

Long, strange trip

Over the summer, SU faculty plan to continue to host forums on issues facing the university.

Sports Syracuse surges into May looking to restore the program to the pinnacle of the sport.

Training Days

Scott Shafer runs the Orange through its first preseason football camp as head coach after taking over for Doug Marrone.

A comical parody of the famed erotic romance novel, “50 Shades! The Musical” is coming to the Syracuse Oncenter on May 18.

Hoop Dreams

Mickey Hart Band, featuring the drummer for the legendary rock and roll band the Grateful Dead, will be playing at The Westcott Theater on April 10.

Michael Carter-Williams, Brandon Triche and James Southerland await their NBA Draft fates.

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LAURENCE LEVEILLE I

was that overly eager freshman who emailed the news editor for a story during the summer. But I never wrote again that first semester. Then I threw myself in, starting with the Student Association beat and working myself up to where I am today. The Daily Orange is what kept me at Syracuse University.

Now, it’s been three years. Three years of 3 a.m. nights of love, of dedication, of frustration.

Three years surrounded by wonderful people who I’ve had the chance to learn with, teach and watch grow alongside me.

It’s now my turn to say goodbye. And it’s hard to grasp. It’s bittersweet. But I’m thankful for every opportunity The D.O. has given me.

Mom and dad: Thank you for all your support. Not just now, but throughout the last 22 years and beyond. You’ve helped me become who I am today more than you can imagine, and I’m incredibly thankful for all you’ve done for me. I know me working at The D.O. wasn’t your favorite, but you understood, you listened to my rants and encouraged me. I love you both.

Juju, Zak and Lyds: Juju and Zak, you’ve both grown up so much – it’s still weird – and I’m proud to be your sister. Lyds, I’m so happy you came into our lives. You’re a part of the reason I’m coming back to the East Coast. Don’t grow up too fast.

Joshua: There isn’t a day that goes by when you’re not in my thoughts. I’ll always be there with and for you, and I wholeheartedly support you in everything you do. Thank you for all of your care and support, for holding me up when I’m feeling down, for listening when I need someone to talk to. I miss you and care for you dearly. Can’t wait to be near you again.

Kathleen: You’re the reason I joined The D.O. It started with an email looking for an SA beat reporter, then evolved into a position. I didn’t reach out enough this year, but I want you to know you were in my thoughts every day.

Mark: You’ve made sacrifices for the sake of this paper on several occasions, and I admire your dedication. I hope that dedication follows you throughout your career. Also, you need to go to the zoo before graduation.

Dara: When we were staff writers, I always wanted to know who “Dara McBride” was. Her byline was the one I noticed most. She turned out to be one of the strongest reporters I know and someone I look up to. It’s been a pleasure to grow at The D.O. with you. Also: Danny Fersh.

Enough said.

Meghin: I don’t say it enough: You mean a lot to me. I’m sorry I haven’t been around much this semester. It’s been a semester now, but walking into an empty apartment at 4 a.m. is still freaky.

Jon: I always felt bad when people dubbed you “the prodigy” — it’s a lot of pressure. Good luck with the business section at the Binghamton Bulletin and Sun. I’m going to miss your grilled cheese.

Debbie: What a semester to be on the SA beat. I envy you for that. You’re a strong, talented reporter and have a lot to offer. I hope you continue writing next semester and pass on your knowledge to the new staff. Enjoy your summer and senior year!

Bre: A year later, a part of me still feels like I belong on the porch. It always made me happy when you visited me. Those are some of the moments I miss the most. I’m sorry I missed you while you were visiting.

Bouv: I’ll never forget the ghost hunter event we went to. That was probably the first and last university event I ever went to in the last few years.

Maddy: I’m glad to see you take over the position, and I know you and Casey will do great things in management together. Even though

I’m not physically there, don’t forget I’ll always be around if you need someone to talk to.

Marwa: I hope having more free time will give you a chance to write as much as you’d like.

You’re a talented writer and bring a lot to this paper.

Casey: You’re strong-willed, independent and have the skills you need to be EIC. I can’t wait to see what you bring to the paper as a whole. It’s been an honor to watch you grow in the last two semesters. If you need anyone, I’ll be around.

Meredith: You took the initiative last semester when News lost an editor. Use that same initiative as news editor. Be proactive and take advantage of the ample time you have to plan.

Jess and Nicki: It’s sad to see you go, but you have both contributed so much to the news section. Nicki, I hope your bylines keep appearing in the paper. Jess, have a great time abroad!

Dylan: I’ve watched you grow each semester and can’t wait to see what more you have to offer.

Don’t forget to think of stories from the readers’ perspective. What might not seem like a story to you might be something relevant to them.

Brendan: I’ve considered you the dark horse of The D.O. because you’d never written for us before you were hired. Enjoy your time abroad.

Beckie: You’re the one who planted the seed in my head to move up to management. I’m glad you did. I miss sitting next to you on the porch and giving each other pep talks when we were stressed. Even though I laughed at Sports’ jokes, I was always on your side! I hope all is well in Lebanon.

Rachael: I appreciate all of your help throughout the semester. You’ve thanked me endless times, and the same goes to you. I’m going to miss the class cartoons you draw.

Chelsea: What were you good at? Immersing yourself and going beyond your comfort zone.

You’re also good at bouncing back from tough situations, and I admire your perseverance.

Thank you for trusting me.

Kristin: As you step up to the plate to lead the feature section, I have no doubt you’ll strengthen the Pulp identity. I look forward to seeing the section evolve.

Joe: You’re a skilled writer and a strong asset to the section. Teach those skills to the staff writers as you edit with them. I appreciate what you’ve brought to the paper.

Avery: Every time my sister watches “My Little Ponies,” I think of you and the ponies in the feature office. I hope you stay involved with the paper next semester.

Erik: It makes me happy to see you at the house. Your dedication and love for this place shows through. Thank you for always being ready to lend a hand.

Evan and Boomer: Both of you have been missed since last semester. Evan, I hope all goes well after graduation. Boomer, it’d be great to see you involved again.

Colleen: The first year we worked in house together, we used to have heart-to-hearts on occasion. To this day, I still remember them.

I hope you’ve been doing well. You’ve been missed.

Iseman: When we first started working here, we were both quiet and holed up in our respective offices. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and trying to survive classes together. Moral support for the win. Thanks for driving me home when you stuck around.

Ryne: Though you’re generally very quiet, you have come out of your shell this year. Tell Chris I say hi.

Klinger and Wilson: Both of you have the chance to continue strengthening the sports section and push for more innovation. Don’t

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be afraid to sit with writers, critique them and edit thoroughly. They’ll appreciate it.

Phil and Trevor: You two have grown throughout this semester. Keep pushing yourselves. Now that you’re going into your second semester, go beyond what you’re expected to do.

Micah: Cosmos’ chili cheese fries — you’re welcome.

It’s been a pleasure working with you for the last year, and it’s sad to see you go. Good luck after graduation!

Becca: I wasn’t expecting the deer reference to stick around for so long, but it lasted all the way through. I still have the Bambi photo somewhere.

You’re a wonderful person.

If I ever need advice, I know I can go to you about anything.

You’ve helped me out time and time again. I hope I can do the same for you.

Ankur: Few people stay here for as long as we have. Six semesters are filled with too many memories. Many times, you’ve egged me on to slap you at parties, suffered through PSC 300 and shared the Chautauqua experience. Keep the institutional memory alive.

Lizzie: You’re the daughter I never had. I’ve loved spending time with you — Dixie Chicks hour and chasing sirens at 3 a.m. You were worried about next semester, but this is your chance to take the lead and inspire a whole new crew. I have faith in you.

Cheryl: 2013 New York City roomies — it’s happening! Except when we’re roommates, you’re not allowed to ditch me in the middle of beer pong. I’m really glad we met each other this year. It’s been great hearing your stories.

Beth: With you gone, The D.O. will be losing a strong voice and presence, but I know you’ll do great things in the future.

Michelle: I didn’t get to know you very well, so when you told me stories about your family and expressed your passionate hate for Michigan, I really enjoyed hearing what you had to say. Good luck next semester.

Chase: With almost two semesters as photo editor under your belt, I have no doubt you’ll continue to do great things with the section and push it along more.

Luke: One, your mother’s cookies are delicious. I’m going to miss them. Two, I’ve never heard you say no. You’re dedicated to not only The D.O., but to everything you do. It’s admirable. I know multimedia will only keep improving under you.

Sam: The first time I met you was at the University Senate meeting in September. The first thing you asked was how you could work at the paper. Your passion has been evident since that day. Keep up the work and push yourself to strive more.

Lauren: You were here during a tumultuous time in the photo department, but you stuck through it all. That takes strength and perseverance, and I’m glad you stayed around. I hope you’ve been doing well and enjoy your senior year!

Allen Chiu: It was pretty qual working with you. You’re one of the most talented people I know. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things.

Allie: You’re one of the most passionate sports fans I’ve met. Something I’ve admired

about you since you first became a designer was your drive and initiative. Don’t lose that. It’s part of what makes you who you are.

Chris Voll: You’re a quiet person, but filled with an endless supply of ideas. I appreciate everything you’ve done for us and look forward to what the future entails.

Danielle: You’ve continued pushing social media forward throughout the semester.

Thanks for handling the Facebook page.

Mike: My goal this year was to call you as little as possible about obvious issues with the computers. I hope we didn’t drive you too crazy.

Professor Grimes: The day I met you, you reaffirmed that I was headed in the right direction. I haven’t visited you often in the last four years, but you’ve inspired me. I look up to you and keep your advice in mind every day.

Prof. Enilie: Thank you for having faith in me and helping me with the internship process.

Calum: I’m glad we stayed in touch all of this time. You’re one of the few people I still hang out with every time I come home. I appreciate how protective you are of me and Acacia – it shows you care.

Donovan: It’s funny how one little change in someone’s day affects a huge part of his or her life. I used to call you on my walks home from The D.O. every night, but then I got rides every night. We’ve lost touch this year, but I want you to know I still care a lot about you. We need to hang out more.

Laura: I still find it amusing that you’ll be going to Pennsylvania when I go to Texas. Of course that would happen, right? We’ve had our ups and downs, but you’ve always been there for me. I hope you know how much I appreciate that.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in August!

Acacia: When we were about to graduate high school, we were terrified we would lose touch. And despite your trips Costa Rica and my infrequent visits, we pulled through. You’ll always be my best friend, no matter what gets in the way. I want you to know that it brings me joy to see you so happy lately. I’ve missed you a lot, and I’m excited to see each other more again — even if we’re just taking naps.

Fall 2013 staff: Take advantage of everything offered to you at The D.O. Don’t be afraid to go beyond your comfort zones and try something new. This is your paper. Make it the best it can be and strive to push yourselves. This is a hands-on experience you’ll get nowhere else.

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student groups; how faculty and students interact with students from different backgrounds; and the future of Cantor’s initiatives to promote diversity.

The university already provides resources such as the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Slutzker Center for International Services, but certain problems still persist, Taylor said.

“What we provide are some really good quality resources, but our university is changing, the world is changing, so you can’t ever say, ‘OK, we’re done,’” said Thomas Wolfe, senior vice president and dean of student affairs. “That’s not even in our vocabulary.”

Taylor brought four students with him to the meeting. Hand-picked to represent major student groups, they included representatives from the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the

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“What we provide are some really good quality resources, but our university is changing, the world is changing, so you can’t ever say ‘OK, we’re done.’”

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Student Association and Latino organization La L.U.C.H.A. Cantor, Wolfe, Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina and five other officials represented the administration and the university’s major divisions.

The meeting hashed out the basic framework

for several different initiatives. But other than planning future meetings between the administration and Taylor in the fall, a definitive schedule was not created.

At the meeting, Taylor suggested incorporating conversations about various minority groups on campus and the issues they face into the freshman forum class, a mandatory course for students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Cultural sensitivity training, which would educate faculty on appropriate ways to approach conversations about race, is also in the works, he said.

The training would involve students speaking to faculty about problematic responses and situations, Taylor said.

Students at the meeting also suggested establishing a closer relationship between the National Pan-Hellenic and greek councils. The councils come together for one week, but only for games of softball and basketball, Taylor said.

Instead, Taylor suggested using the week to build bridges and create dialogue between the two councils.

Cantor and Taylor agreed the term “selfsegregation” had been used too loosely, stigmatizing students who are heavily involved with certain student groups.

Student groups provide cultural niches and bonds for minority students, but the administration and student representatives said they wanted to encourage more interaction among these groups.

This interaction is especially valuable since most of the faculty and staff members come from homogeneous backgrounds, Wolfe said.

Both Wolfe and Taylor said they’re confident that the future of Cantor’s initiatives will be secure after her departure at the end of next year.

The administration, Wolfe said, is committed to these programs, which he said are well established within the university.

During the last two months, Taylor said his strategy involved gauging friends’ and student organizations’ reactions, then working his way up to academic departments. Now, Taylor plans to expand his reach to get his message across to complete strangers who might not agree with him.

“My target is all the students of SU. But am I going to get that sample? No,” he said.

Although organizing the forum and sit-in protest have taken away sleep and added stress, Taylor said, he is encouraged by the rapid changes he has seen and the university’s support.

Said Taylor: “There are things happening in eight weeks that tend to take eight, 10 years or longer to happen.” najisaka@syr.edu

ALL RISE

Those present at the meeting included:

Administration

• Nancy Cantor, chancellor • Eric Spina, vice chancellor and provost • Thomas Wolfe, senior vice president and dean of student affairs • Andria Costello Staniec, associate provost for academic programs • Kal Alston, senior vice president for human capital development • Louis Marcoccia, executive vice president and chief financial officer • Don Saleh, vice president of enrollment management • Kevin Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs

Students

• Ronald Taylor, organizer • Whitney Clinkscales, vice president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council • Abi Zambrana, representative of the Students Association and La L.U.C.H.A. • Representatives from the Freshman Students Association

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Michael Yormark, a senior entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises major, said he didn’t see the crash, but called 911 after hearing the noise outside. It took 38 minutes for the police and fire department to respond, he said, and an ambulance didn’t respond for another five or 10 minutes after that.

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In addition, class time that would be spent completing evaluations is saved, and students are able to spend more time giving detailed responses.

“The quality of the data collected is improved since students do not have to fill in circles on a form,” Ovadia said. “We also believe that openended responses are richer, as students often type more than they are willing to write out by hand.”

Some departments, such as political science, have recently switched to the online method this year, but other departments have been using online course evaluations for a longer time.

The math department at SU has used the OIRA online system since it opened in 2010.

Eugene Poletsky, the department chair, said the department sent out 5,673 evaluations this year.

If students are enrolled in recitation for a course, they evaluate those teachers separately, Poletsky said.

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Point, also heard the crash and called 911. She confirmed the response time.

“I started timing it because I was so shocked by how long it was taking,” she said.

Bulinski said police got the call at about 4:18 p.m., about 28 minutes after the crash occurred, and dispatched a car one minute later after they got a call about a possible injury.

“So I guess the only thing is what happened in those 28 minutes or so it took for police to be notified,” he said.

The response for a 911 call varies depend-

percent of the students who are sent evaluations respond, he added.

“When waiting for responses, we’re at the students’ mercy. The only thing I can do is send daily reminders to those students who didn’t respond and appeal to their civil duties,” Poletsky said. “I also ask instructors to tell students in class that the website is available.”

Like many students, Tony Lai, a junior finance and supply chain major, said the only reminder emails he gets regarding course evaluations come from individual departments.

While online evaluations are easier to complete, he said, students must remember to fill them out independently within the given time frame, which isn’t an issue with paper evaluations.

“I think paper evaluations are good because you have to do them because they are handed out in class and done in class,” he said.

Yi Chen, a freshman undeclared major in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, also said a paper format better ensures that students complete evaluations, but online evaluations have the advantage of saving class time.

Said Chen: “It’s easier to fill out the online version because typing is easy and you can just do it whenever.” blsamuel@syr.edu

ing on the severity of the situation and type of call, Bulinski said. Accidents that involve injuries are classified as “priority one,” and the nearest car is dispatched to the scene, he said.

Minor accidents with no injuries are “priority two,” and the next free squad car in that zone responds, he said. Sometimes, people don’t feel the pain right away and don’t complain of injury until police respond, he added.

Anytime someone complains of back pain, the fire department is automatically called,

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As police officers and tow truck operators began to move the damaged cars from the site at about 4:45 p.m., debris lay scattered in front of the Park Point apartment building, a few feet from where the pick-up truck came to a stop on the edge of the sidewalk.

Said Park Point general manager Gayne: “I’m so glad no students or residents were standing there when it happened.” jliannet@syr.edu @JessicaIannetta

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sam maller | asst. photo editor SHANNON AND KIMBERLY ISAAC share a kiss with one another. The two married at Hendricks Chapel last year, and their wedding was the first LGBT marriage ceremony held at the chapel.

Kimberly Isaac’s daughter, Abigail, was the flower girl in the wedding.

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Couple celebrates love one year after taking part in first Hendricks Chapel LGBT marriage ceremony

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imberly Isaac knew she wanted to get married at Hendricks Chapel.

As an officer in the Department of Public Safety, Kim would often do nightly inspections in Hendricks. It was a quiet spot where she could reflect.

When Kim finished her rounds in the early morning of March 1, 2011, she went to wait inside the

chapel. It was Bride’s Day, when couples or individuals book the chapel for wedding season.

Kim was first in line when the chapel opened at 8 a.m. She wasn’t even engaged yet. She met with Elizabeth Cronk, wedding administrator for the chapel, and booked the first wedding for the next season.

“I probably spent 45 minutes with her,” Cronk said. “Normally, it would take 15 minutes. I was just listening to her stories about how

they met and how excited she was.

There definitely was a great love there.”

Married on May 27, 2012, Kim and Shannon Isaac are the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel.

Same-sex marriage became legal in New York on June 24, 2011.

The chapel performed civil unions in the past, but this was the first legal wedding ceremony.

The couple is approaching their first wedding anniversary. Both residents of Central New York, Kim, now 47, had been married before and had a daughter from another serious relationship. Shannon, now 25, lived in Watertown.

They met through a chat website.

Kim, who went as “Bard” online, first asked out Shannon, chat name “Desdansmoncouer,” in May 2010. Shannon said no.

She didn’t want to drive down to Syracuse for lunch. Kim said she would come to Watertown.

Being unfamiliar with Watertown, Kim suggested she and Shannon go to Red Lobster, one of

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the few restaurants she knew of.

“The funny thing about that is she hates seafood,” Kim said.

Shannon agreed to go anyway. She ordered the maple-glazed chicken.

Kim admits she was not about to enter a serious relationship when she first met Shannon.

“I didn’t think this was ever going to happen,” Shannon said about marrying Kim. Things got serious in June 2010.

Kim was traveling on a motorcycle to a pride parade in Kentucky when she was cut off and hit the back of a van. At first, the paramedics on the scene thought Kim was dead.

A week after the accident, Kim met Shannon’s parents. That Thanksgiving, Kim and her daughter, Abigail, now 9, celebrated with Shannon and her family.

Throughout their relationship, Kim and Shannon said they felt tremendous support from their friends, family and strangers.

Kim proposed to Shannon on March 12, 2011, during a visit to Philadelphia. She wanted to propose in front of the famous “Love” statue, but they got lost. That night, they went to Sisters, a lesbian bar for which Kim used to be a bouncer.

The bar staff arranged for Kim to go on stage and propose to Shannon, who accepted.

“It wasn’t exactly what I wanted, but it was still perfect,” Kim said.

Next came the planning.

When Shannon went to pick out her dress, Kim went with her for support.

After explaining that they were looking for a dress for their wedding, a boutique store staff member looked shocked. They decided to try a David’s Bridal store instead, where they said the staff was incredibly friendly. Kim chose to wear a tux because she felt more comfortable.

Kim and Shannon hoped Thomas Wolfe, former dean of Hendricks and dean of student affairs, could officiate the wedding. Wolfe wanted to perform the ceremony, but was unable to

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because his Protestant religion does not recognize same-sex marriage.

He gave a reading, instead. During the ceremony, he asked Kim and Shannon to look at the people gathered in support. In one of the first pews, Kim saw a row of fellow DPS officers.

“It was a very special day, both for the chapel and that moment in history,” Wolfe said. “They’re two people that completely love each other.”

Neither Kim nor Shannon realized they would be the first legal same-sex marriage in Hendricks. Pagan Chaplain Mary Hudson, who would officiate, helped them plan the wedding, and same-sex marriage became legal just a few months later on Shannon’s birthday.

In the ceremony, Kim read a poem she had written for Shannon. The hand-fasting cords, used to bind the couple’s hands together in ceremony, were rainbow as a nod to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

The couple also included a unity sand ceremony, which traditionally blends two colors of sand to symbolize the union of two people.

But during the ceremony, they mixed three different colors of sand together — including the extra for Abigail, who was the flower girl.

During one DPS call, Kim helped a student who had slit her wrists. The student felt she was misunderstood by her peers because she was gay. Kim asked everyone to leave the room and held the student against her chest and spoke with her until the ambulance arrived.

Kim remembered that moment when inviting people to the wedding, and she took an invitation to the LGBT Resource Center.

“When you are young and you’re gay and you’re in college, sometimes it’s hard and you don’t think you are ever going to find a way out,” Kim said. “We’ve been through those dark times and we’ve come out the other end.” dkmcbrid@syr.edu @daramcbride

sam maller | asst. photo editor KIMBERLY AND ABIGAIL ISAAC stand together in their yard. Abigail says she wants to grow up to be just like her mother.

Ghostface Killah brings legendary hip-hop to Westcott

By Avery Hartmans ASST. COPY EDITOR

First RZA, now Ghostface Killah. It’s been a great semester for 90s hip-hop enthusiasts.

The former Wu-Tang Clan member will perform at The Westcott Theater on May 5. Fresh off the release of his latest album, Ghostface Killah has been in the hip-hop game for more than 20 years.

Known as the most prolific member of the Wu-Tang Clan, he debuted in 1996 with the album “Ironman,” and hasn’t slowed down since: Ghostface Killah has produced 10 albums and recently released “Twelve Reasons To Die” on April 16.

Known for his clever rhymes, the emcee describes himself on the Wu-Tang Clan website as “one of the most creative n***** in the game.”

Ghostface Killah is also known for his work on the soundtrack of fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA’s 2012 action film, “The Man with the Iron Fists.” The film was written by, directed by and stars RZA. Ghostface Killah makes an appearance on two tracks on the soundtrack, “Blackout” and “I Go Hard.”

But it wasn’t until Kanye West’s compilation album, “Cruel Summer,” that Ghostface Killah made a more mainstream comeback. He was featured on one of the album’s hit singles, “New

God Flow,” along with Pusha T. With the release of “Twelve Reasons To Die,” Ghostface Killah has gone in a new direction.

Based off of a comic book of the same name, the album was produced and composed by Adrian Younge, with RZA as executive producer. The album debuted at No. 27 on Billboard’s Hot 200 and had 15,000 sold copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The album debuted on the heels of Wu-Tang’s reunion at the 2013 Coachella music festival.

Method Man, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Raekwon, RZA, U-God and Cappadonna performed fan favorites from their

first album in celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary. Wu-Tang will release an anniversary album later this year titled, “A Better Tomorrow,” according to Billboard.com.

Opening for Ghostface Killah at Sunday’s show will be producer Adrian Younge; Go Go Gadget Pink Packet, who describes their sound as “hip-hop with a 90s, Nickelodeon influence”; experimental hip-hop group The Goonies; and iREALZ, DJ Afar and Mage 9.

The show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 on the Westcott website. avhartma@syr.edu @averyhartmans

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Time spent in Jordan shines light on cultural discrepencies in gender roles

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am frequently asked what the biggest difference is between Jordan and the United States.

There are many things, both good and bad, but the starkest contrast is the relationship between men and women. Those relationships in Islamic societies have been a divisive issue in the Western world since before 9/11, and they remain important.

From a young age here in Jordan, women are taught that their role is to bear children. For many, it is taught since birth. But I believe that hinders women’s ability to advance in society.

When I talk to Jordanian women about their aspirations after college, their answers most frequently settle on marriage and children rather than starting a career. Of the few exceptions is my Arabic teacher, an unmarried Syrian woman living in Irbid, Jordan.

She says people give her dirty looks when she walks down the street because she is not wearing a wedding ring. However, she proudly strides on as if nothing is wrong, believing that her life is in her control.

The hijab (a headscarf covering a woman’s hair) is another example of societal pressure that Muslim women encounter every day. There has been a significant increase in the number of women wearing the hijab in the last 10 years.

My archaeology professor speculated that only about 30 to 40 percent of women wore the hijab 10 years ago, and those tended to be only the most religious members of society. Now closer to 90 percent of women wear it, and it is the rule — not the exception.

Not all women wear the hijab purely out of religious piety, though.

I was recently at a party with some of my fellow students when a young Jordanian woman walked in wearing a hijab. But she yanked it off and tossed it on a table as soon as the door closed.

I asked her why she wears it in public and not at the party. She explained that with Americans, “I know all of you guys judge me for my personality, not if I wear the hijab or not.”

She then explained, “Some of the people in the street will think I am not religious, not clean (not a virgin) or I don’t have morals.”

Some women choose to wear it for personal or religious reasons. Passages in the Quran encourage women to dress modestly and to cover up when around those outside their family. For this reason, many women wear the hijab to express their piety and faith.

This can lead to conflict between the religious men and women who believe that

STEPHEN SYDOR

from the shadows of lawrence

all Muslim women should wear the hijab, and those who choose not to. I have no problem with women who choose to wear the hijab, but I’m bothered that a woman’s freedom is curbed by societal and religious norms.

Before coming to Jordan, I assumed practices that seemed strange could be described by reasonable societal traditions. However, after three months in Jordan, I recognize that cultural norms are not always right.

It is wrong that women, even those wearing a hijab, are constantly whistled at when walking alone. At this point, I don’t care who you are or where you’re from: Harassing women is not OK and should not be accepted as normal.

Obviously, this is a particular topic that bothers me and is not a condemnation of Jordanian society as a whole. I will definitely miss the famous Arab hospitality and friendliness.

So as I return to America next week, I will try to remember it all — the good, the bad and the ugly that have made my experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for which I am truly thankful.

Stephen Sydor is a junior international relations major. His column appears every week in Pulp. He can be reached at srsydor@syr.edu.

Events

Igor and Red Elvises, The Westcott Theater, Tuesday, May 7 Independent rock group Igor and Red Elvises will play at The Westcott Theater at 8 p.m. on May 7. The Russian-American band performs various styles of music, including rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly and surf-rock. Based in Venice Beach, Calif., the band was founded in 1995 after front man Igor Yuzov dreamt that Elvis Presley told him to start a rock band. The group has since produced 11 studio albums, one live album, a live concert DVD and a greatest hits compilation, as well as toured throughout North America, Europe and Russia. Doors open for Tuesday’s concert at 7 p.m.

General admission tickets are $12 and can be purchased at thewestcotttheater.com.

American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, Now through May 12 American Moderns is the most recent exhibit at the Everson Museum. It showcases works of art from the first half of the 20th century. There are 53 paintings and four sculptures from many prominent artists,

including Georgia O’Keeffe, Norman Rockwell, Milton Avery, Stuart Davis and Arthur Dove. American society changed drastically during this time period, and artists had to tackle political, social and economic change in their works. The art features cityscapes, realism and nature, all of it redefining “modern” art.

“The Women We Ain’t,” a cabaret, Friday, May 3 Comedic male duo Stephfond Brunson and Donnie Williams vow to embody various female personas through song and silliness in an evening called, “The Women We Ain’t.” The performance will be held at the city’s relatively new theatrical venue, Central New York Playhouse, in Shoppingtown Mall. The theater’s website says it supports local performers and theatrical talent. With music accompaniment by Abel Searor and special guests throughout the performance, the show begins at 8 p.m. and all seats in the house are selling for $10. For more information, visit www.cnyplayhouse.com

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CHELSEA DEBAISE T

he Daily Orange never should’ve hired me.

I’d never written a story. When asked what my favorite feature story was, I couldn’t think of one. I was wearing a decorative scarf and I’m confident that’s what got me hired.

I’ve learned some good things — the best way to edit an enterprise, the most engaging way to run a section — and some bad: Five hours of sleep in three days is absolutely unhealthy.

I learned that to spend 30 hours a week with the same people outside of class, it’s necessary to get drunk and weird with them, even if Sunday production’s a b*tch.

Future D.O.-ers: Don’t do it unless you’re sure you want to. It’ll be a lot of work and you’ll wonder if the masochism is worth it.

Remember, you’re a college student. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

Dad: I’m sorry I didn’t work for Sports.

DoomForce: I realized how much I missed playing Frisbee (plus additional shenanigans) with you, and even if it has meant I pretty much haven’t slept since January, I’m so glad I’ve gotten back into it. #Teamwidepole Management: It wasn’t until this semester that I appreciated what a great job you’ve done.

I was so close to leaving, but you convinced me to stay. Mark, I’m going to keep sending you Jay-Z things. Laurence, I found my twin, and one of the most trustworthy people I’ve met.

KatKim: You brought me into this world!

I’ll never forget what you did for me and what I learned from you.

Klinger: I’m sorry I never ran the Mumford and Sons story. It wasn’t meant to be.

Iseman: You were always there when I needed to rush through budget. And you were the best darts captain I could’ve asked for.

Dara: Doctor, cat’s out of the bag — I idolize you. I keep it together because I’m aware of the other Dara, the pie baker who will coax you into watching “Smash” when you just want to take a nap.

Newman: You’re smart, beautiful and you know who could and couldn’t get it. I think you’ll kill it as news editor.

Samsie: Everyone will rave about how talented you are, but I just want to mention that I love your hugs and how you made me feel better when I needed it.

Luke: Perspectives have never been so fun.

Rachael: I think you’ve done an amazing job.

I can’t wait to be real-life friends.

asst. copy editor | spring 2012; asst. feature editor | fall 2012; feature editor | spring 2013

Bear: It was hard transitioning to you being part time. I’ve missed you more than I’ll admit in person. I think the sitcom needs work, but there’s an 11 o’clock slot opening up at UPN. Bids: I know your tenure didn’t end the way you wanted it to, but I’m so glad I had time with you. I learned so much and spent so many nights laughing with you.

Claire: Whenever I see Seicho-Bob, I get a pang of sadness. I’m sorry for what happened, but I really enjoyed getting to know you.

Joe: I’m mad you didn’t do your Quinceñera dance, but I think you’re one of the more talented people here. I call you the Future of Feature behind your back.

Avery: You’ve been my partner in crime and one person who might just be as f*cked up as me. Bad b*tches. I’ve loved having you here.

You’re also crazy talented and don’t get enough credit for that. I want to see you so much next spring.

Erik: My right-hand Vandy man. Not a day went by at the beginning of this semester that I didn’t miss you, and then fate brought you back! Don’t stop writing about music, and don’t ever stop being my friend.

Casey: People asked if it was strange how much Pulp and News worked together, but it always was a pleasure. One of the things that makes me saddest about leaving is missing the chance to see you take the reins. You’ll do an amazing job. #aboutthatlife Micah: I love all-nighters studying with you.

I love your illustrations, the music videos only you and I appreciate, how you suddenly became one of my favorite people in life. And I love how cool you are about me doing your mom.

Eltagouri: It was weird not seeing you every night. I loved when you designed, but missed the frantic nightly ad office meetings. I’m so lucky I get to share every night with you when we’re roommates who actually hang out in their apartment (Shout out to other roomie!).

SBF: There are things I could say that people don’t know, but those stories should be kept secret forever — though I’ll never forget that fateful walk from South to Main at sunrise.

There are few people who understand me the way you do. I call dibs on you, forever.

Seymour: We both had to raise sections from the ashes last semester. That’s only one of the reasons I think of you as such a close comrade in house. I’ll never forget when I gave you that name and you gave me the confidence boost I needed. Love you. We’re done here.

Lizzie: You became one of my best friends this semester. I think it had to do with our mutual understanding that sometimes it’s OK to give up (yikes). I think you’ve done an awesome job as PD. Confession: You’re the reason I lingered.

Kristin: I wanted to be the cute new copy editor who was a decently good writer. You traipsed in, cuter and a better writer. Then we went to our first party and I realized how great friends we could be and f*ck, we’d never work on the same nights. But we did this semester, and you got me through all of them. I made the changes I wanted to Feature, but I know you’ll

make it way better.

TFB and ARK: You’ve been the biggest force in making me miss home while working. You’re also the two who made me happiest when you read the paper, even if it’s only because I slipped a masturbation joke in. I wish I’d been able to spend more time with you, but I can honestly say any time the choice has been mine, I’ve chosen you. The nights I’ve gotten to sit at the dining room set (even that time I broke it …) and laugh with you have been my favorites of the year. You’re my two favorite people in the world and I hope I’ve been half as great a roommate to the two of you as you’ve been to me.

Follow The Daily Orange on Twitter all summer

@dailyorange, @DOsports and @DOphotography

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graphic illustration by ankur patankar | design editor

will.i.was Black Eyed Peas’ front man will.i.am partyrocks on new solo album ‘#willpower,’ features other top artists

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By Erik van Rheenen ASST. COPY EDITOR

ithout Fergie’s hit-making clout backing his beats, will.i.am teeters dangerously close to being

will.i.was.

His solo albums range from silly to downright unlistenable, and too often the rapper who bragged about his futuristic beats felt outdated by his peers. But on “#willpower,” will.i.am’s fourth go-round on the solo album circuit, he found his new muse.

You’re now rocking with will.i.am and Britney, b*tch.

Sounds like: The Black Eyed Peas and those other two guys Genre: Hip-hop Top track: “This is Love” Rating:

hiphop-n-more.com

WILL.I.AM

“#willpower” Interscope Records Release Date: April 19

2.5/5 soundwaves

Lead single “Scream & Shout,” a reckless track with a British accent-feigning Spears sing-talking over a pogoing bass beat, encapsulates the decadent spectacle that is “#willpower.”

Think too much about will.i.am’s robotic vocals or Spears’ refusal to actually sing, and it comes off as a self-absorbed vanity project. But unplug your brain for half an hour and this album starts looking really good on the dance floor.

With 15 tracks clocking in at one hour and abounding with throwaway tracks — “Gettin’ Dumb” is a cacophony of drum machines and tinny synthesizers, and “Geekin’” features a laughable “Get my geek on” chorus — “#willpower” is will.i.am at his most ridiculously self-indulgent, basking in his Auto-Tunedrenched beats.

Even though he checks in with a case of advanced narcissism, there are still some club jams that exist for the love of late nights, neon lights and plenty of booze.

“This Is Love” rivals Swedish House Mafia at its danciest, and will.i.am and duet partner Eva Simons sound unabashedly enthusiastic belting over a beat running rampant with earworm hooks. “Hello” flourishes with will.i.am’s knack for writing catchy-as-hell choruses, so

even when his flow in the verses stumbles, his chants of “everyone have fun tonight” channel Wang Chung at their one-hit-wonderest.

Spears wasn’t the only singer who jumped on will.i.am’s ego-stroking bandwagon, either. Justin Bieber gives a soulful, arresting performance on “#thatPOWER,” flexing some surprisingly strong pipes on the track’s chorus.

Washed-up Disney starlet Miley Cyrus shows up on “Fall Down,” an almost-shameful clone of Flo Rida’s “Whistle.” The acoustic, glossy summer-jam sheen that will.i.am slathers on the tune decomposes into his usual wheelhouse of thumping bass and regal synths, but Cyrus sounds remarkably mature, her voice dropping its whiny, nasally edge.

Ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger proves she’s still got it on “Far Away From Home,” and hook-singer extraordinaire Skylar Grey gives a solid — if uninspired — performance on “Love Bullets.”

But why will.i.am didn’t balk at putting embattled hip-hop thug Chris Brown on his guest list is baffling. “Let’s Go” is one of “#willpower’s” weakest, and Brown’s yelping voice is no Fergie. “#willpower” will — and already has, thanks to “Scream & Shout’s” inescapable

radio airplay — conquer the Top 40 charts, a claim none of his older solo works can live up to. Will.i.am can toss a dart at the record’s tracklist to pick his next single: Anything from mid-tempo toe-tapper “The World Is Crazy” to the barnstorming gangster rap of “Freshy” would soar on the Billboard charts.

But will.i.am’s beats still resolutely sound like Black Eyed Peas beats, and “#willpower” keeps the hit maker planted firmly in his comfort zone. Imagine Fergie instead of Scherzinger or Cyrus, and nothing about the record changes. As will.i.am struts and preens his club-ready bangers over the album’s 15 songs, it still feels like songwriting practice for the Peas’ next studio session.

It’s nearly impossible to listen to will.i.am as a solo artist without giving a passing thought to his work with the Black Eyed Peas, and while “#willpower” packs a powerful dose of summer jams and remix-worthy tracks that DJs will salivate over, it lacks the pomp and circumstance that his Peas songs boast.

But will you worry about that after a few shots when you start showing off your best moves at the nightclub this summer? Hell no. ervanrhe@syr.edu @TheRealVandyMan

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omeone once told me that The Daily Orange is like the Island of Misfit Toys, and after two semesters, I’d have to agree. But as tough as it is and as long as the hours are, having my name on the masthead has been an honor. I’ll miss 744 Ostrom and everyone in it. Good luck and go Delta Omega.

Mark and Laurence: Thank you for your guidance and for trying to make the paper the best it could be. But most of all, thank you for hiring me last spring.

Beth: You are perhaps the sassiest person I’ve ever met. Thanks for never taking anyone’s bullsh*t and for always making Pulp look awesome.

Chase: You stepped up to the plate under difficult circumstances and I have a lot of respect for how you handled a daunting task. You helped turn the reputation of Photo around and that’s something people won’t forget. Also, I hope your body is feeling good today.

Casey: I check out your outfit every time I see you and I hope to someday read the journal that describes what you wore each day in high school. But besides being best dressed, you did a great job at what I think is the toughest position here. As you take the helm, know that everyone on staff — past and present — is rooting for you.

Joe: The downside of working two

allie berube

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Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don’t, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it’d be easy; they just promised it’d be worth it.”

The Daily Orange is just a publication. The white house with the red door is just a place.

The staff is just some Syracuse students. If that is all true, why has the last year of my life felt like so much more?

The simple answer: the people I had the pleasure of working with during my freshman year. It takes a certain breed of person to willingly stay up until 3 a.m. four nights a week working on a paper while our friends stay up watching movies, going out and making typical college decisions. I cannot say that I affected anyone I worked with, but everyone affected me.

Sam, Chase and Luke: You showed me that visuals are so much more than just simply taking a picture. Your storytelling abilities rival that of anyone who uses words, and your talents are boundless. Luke, good luck next year, buddy! Show me up.

Lizzie, Beth, Michelle, Allen, Luke (again) and Ankur: Thank you for welcoming me onto the design staff by completely insulting me all first semester. You really eased my transition into college life by providing a great support group for me.

Mark and Laurence: You are an unparalleled example of how leaders should lead. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities you gave me and the journey on which you took me.

Meghin: You’re my favorite already graduated senior.

Sports and Chris: Thanks for not putting up with me. I really loved your harassment about anything and everything sports related. I wish I wasn’t made infamous on the wall in the Sports room, but I guess that will be my legacy.

To my Secret Santa who I refuse to refer to by name: I hate you.

--“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?”

This was the motto I used coming into college. While the time I spent at The D.O. defined a lot of my freshman year, I think this year was about so much more. Between The D.O., football, basketball and every other thing I got involved with, freshman year was more of a learning experience than I had expected coming into the year.

I don’t think a day went by this year without me running between classes, clubs, activities, friends and occasionally closing my eyes for a few minutes. I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. But I wouldn’t have gotten through this year without the most important people in my life.

Da Berubes: You guys are my rock. Matthew,

asst. copy editor | fall 2012-spring 2013

days a week is that we never got to hang out. I can’t wait to see what you do as an assistant and thank you for being such an excellent other half.

strong, independent and a role model to young women. And look on the bright side: No one is going to yell at you to run faster for those sirens anymore.

Luke: I appreciate your willingness to drop whatever you’re doing to watch a polar bear video, and I’m probably not going to stop sending you photos of our little friend anytime soon. I’ll miss seeing you.

Erik: You took the helm last fall when Pulp was struggling and helped make my first-ever semester enjoyable after all. And when we needed you in an 11th-hour crisis, you came in and saved the day. Thank you.

Marwa: My fellow Buffalo gal. No one else understands us or what real wings taste like. You’re brilliant and your writing puts the rest of us to shame. Can’t wait to hit up the Chip Strip with you.

Sam: Forcing you to partake in your first-ever E&J Brandy chug was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Lizzie: You may be missing your calling by not being a Madewell model — it’s really too bad you had to be all talented and ambitious and stuff. Good luck as you continue as PD, but I know you don’t need it. You got this, girl.

Ankur: Though I occasionally bridled at your vague, unhelpful clues about the location of the ponies and got sick of hoofing it around in search of my tiny friends, you still managed to jockey for a position as one of my favorite people in house. It didn’t hurt that you ponied up an extra friend in the end. I know you’ll miss me, but try to rein in your feelings.

Meredith: I know you’ll do a sensational job as news editor. You are

Kristin and Chelsea: So as not to incite Chelsea’s FOMO, I’m putting you two together. I never thought when I started working here that I would find two wonderful friends, but you were the reason I looked forward to coming to work. I’ll miss G-chatting from across the room and our in-depth conversations about you-know-what.

Chelsea, have an amazing semester abroad and when you come back, we’re absolutely writing that drinking column. Kristin, I know you’ll make Pulp the best section of the paper. But we all know it already is. Love you, guys.

Future D.O.‘ers: Try not to screw it up. And if you do, know that you’re not the first and certainly not the last. It all comes together in the end and one day, you’ll look back on this as the best decision you made in college. Best of luck.

design editor | fall 2012, video editor | spring 2013 thank you for your phone conversations in which the only word you know is “good.” Nicole, you inspire me to be more and more creative every day. Dad, you push me to be my best every day.

Mom, you’re the only person who can calm me down and spin me up in the same conversation, and I love you for it.

Kari Nicole Maharaj: I guess I’ll thank you. You got me through the worst times in my life and you’re there for the best. I miss you every single day and I cannot wait for the summers of our lives and the years we live on each other’s couches.

You’re my sister. Always.

Cuse fraannds: You crazy kids keep me laughing and smiling.

Whether it’s our adventures on the East Campus bus, our hours spent debating whether to order food, weekend adventures to Comstock, late-night laughs and times I will never forget, I literally have loved every minute with you. There is so much I want to say to you guys, but I don’t want to embarrass myself in print … so bye.

--I guess this is the end of my word count, and I’m not sure how to end this. I’m glad I still have three more years at SU. This doesn’t really feel like a goodbye, but more of a thank you for the welcome to ‘Cuse. I can

say one thing with absolute certainty: There is much more to come from me.

“If you don’t want to be the best then there is no reason going out and trying to accomplish anything.” — Joe Montana

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MARK COOPER The Daily Orange took advantage of my freshman naivety.

After three or four attempts, I finally heard back

Keep Klinger in line.

Bailey + Treds: I walked into a lucky circumstance last spring having two returning copy editors

asst. copy editor | fall 2010; asst. sports editor | spring 2011-fall 2011; sports editor | spring 2012; editor in chief | fall 2012-spring 2013 You can calm people down, you can pump them up, you can read their moods and make them feel better. Your caring nature is what I admire most about you.

from Conor Orr, the sports editor, in spring 2010. He

who didn’t make many blunders. Stephen, welcome

invited me in to talk about joining the softball beat.

back to the house. You have a lot of ideas: Now execute

most recent jagerbomb, it’s been a blast getting to

But the day he told me to come in was Feb. 7, 2010 — the

them. Treds, I still need to try some Monster in my

know you in and out of house. Thanks for holding up

night of the Super Bowl.

beer.

your end of the bet.

So I sprinted from Sadler Hall to 744 Ostrom Ave.

Trevor + Phil: You have plenty of talent and so

Danielle: From sophomore year MayFest to the

Erik: You light up a room with your kindness and

at halftime, hoping I wouldn’t miss too much. In hind-

much potential. Remember, you always have room for

sense of humor. Thanks for being a steady presence

sight, I probably could have rescheduled, but I thought

improvement. And get out of Sports sometimes to see

that we could trust all year to get things done.

it was a test or something, or I would be passed over.

what else is going on.

I joined the sports staff and now here I am, four

Katie: You were a trustworthy guide to bounce

years later, wrapping up one full year as editor in chief

ideas or dilemmas off of. This job is difficult enough to

and three full years as an editor. My college experience

do without support. Having the confidence and trust of

has been defined by The D.O. No place has taught me

a former EIC meant so much.

more. No place has caused me such agony and such joy.

Kathleen: Only in my dreams could I have done

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you know.

Escalante: I’m happy I didn’t have to be the EIC to find your replacement. Your dedication for The D.O. isn’t unnoticed, at least by me. Show up on time for a board meeting at least once, though.

To my professors: I gave my all. My passion for being at this paper and producing it daily made it hard to deter my attention. But trust me when I say I tried my best. Thank you for putting up with me.

Casey: In one year, you went from a raw assistant

Kristin: I have full faith in you to run with the

news editor to now the heir apparent to run the paper.

feature section and make it your own. Let me know if

I know it took you awhile to apply for this job, but f*ck

there is anything I can do to help.

it, you did it. And you can do it great. This job is going

Avery + Joe + Boomer: You all have been treats

to knock you down and it will kick you when you’re

to get to know this year. You were a rock for the feature

down. But I have seen you rise above in your role as

section all year, Avery. I’m happy to see you rise

news editor, and that means I’m in your corner. There

I loved every minute of coming to work this year and

something as incredible as “Fait Accompli,” and I

through the ranks, Joe, and I hope you find your way

is nothing more I want to see than you do better than

am on the verge of tears as it comes to an end. I never

think it was a culmination of all the hard work you put

back here in some capacity, Boomer.

I or any previous EIC has done. I’m at your disposal

thought I would become EIC, and now I can’t imagine

into this paper. You listened to my questions and con-

life without it.

cerns throughout this year and for that, I thank you.

Chase: I have read the coffee cup on which your letter of intent from last semester is written dozens

things you do.

Mom, dad, Shana: I would be nowhere near where

Meredith Galante: When I was a freshman staff

I am today without your love and support for me to pur-

writer and transitioning in house, I always thought it

knowing how much you want to give this place. F*ck

you. I never believed in myself the way you believed

sue my passions. I’m sorry for the missed calls and poor

was so cool that the EIC of the paper knew who I was. I

the “photo curse” and f*ck the haters. You’ve turned

in me. Through and through, you continued to be a

communication. I can’t wait to see you all again soon.

hope I upheld the work you did. I have so much respect

around the photo department and have given it legiti-

supporter of whatever I wanted to do, even if I wasn’t

for you.

macy. I am so proud to have had you on staff.

totally sure I could do it. Even before EIC, you were my

Gino, Stefan, Nick, Max: Sorry I wasn’t around more this year. We still have a little bit of time to enjoy before graduation.

Dara: We had our rifts last year between Sports

of times. Every time, it makes me want to tear up

whenever you need me and I can’t wait to see the great

Lauren: You stuck through some tumultuous,

Meghin: I would not be editor in chief without

constant driver, whether it be in classes, with stories,

and management, but this year has given me such an

intense, gruesome times in the photo department.

as an editor, whatever. I admired you as news editor

appreciation for what you did here. I can’t express how

Thank you for putting enough trust in me to help turn

before I became a head editor myself, and I still admire

I’m sure it was the same for you. Thank you for helping

grateful I am to have had you on campus this year,

it around. I think we did it.

how you gutted through such an insane half-year.

me get acclimated to the role, and thank you for seeing

both for advice and for the stories you produced. And

my visions and watching me carry them out. I leave

for the Battle yelling.

Pete: It is unbelievable how fast a year goes by, and

this house so happy to have had such a great relation-

Amrita: I hope the new website fulfilled your origi-

ship with you during the years and hope that a similar

nal vision. Too bad you aren’t still in Albany — would

one is being cultivated between you and Casey.

love to make another diner trip with you sometime.

ALJ: You were the first head editor I worked under,

Debbie: You’re the on-campus management alum-

and your humor and passion for good journalism

nus next year. You have more experience at The D.O.

rubbed off on me. Sports doesn’t know what it’s miss-

than your age. It was a pleasure getting to know you

ing on Sunday nights with Chris Hanson.

better this semester.

Brett: Thank you for giving me my first A1 and

Jon: I’m going to miss the late-night grilled cheese

countless other opportunities. I grew leaps and bounds

and the numbers stories. I’ll happily look at the broken

as a reporter and editor by watching you. I’m sorry you

chairs and rubber band fights as distant memories.

had to cover spring football that one time.

This last year has been hell between us, but out of the

ting — many freshmen have come and had to work

fire I think we are both stronger people and stronger

their way up much slower. You have more talent than

journalists. I can’t thank you enough. For everything.

most of them. But be humble.

You have such an amazing drive. It was so, so tough not

Luke: Sorry about all of those cutouts. Thanks for your mom’s cookies. I know you’ll push video even further next year.

Becca: Your enthusiasm was an incredible addi-

having you here this semester. I can’t wait to see you at graduation. I miss you.

Laurence: You’re one of the faces of this wonderful institution that is The D.O. For four years, you poured

tion to the paper this semester. You brought along a

everything you had into this place, and the paper

tremendous set of designers who are now the face of

reaped the benefits. In such a high-stress environ-

D.O. design. I’m sorry you can’t name your son Cooper.

ment this year, you were the mother to so many staff

Ankur: We both sat in that September board meet-

members, including sometimes myself. Thank you

ing and came together to make a collective decision

for being my calendar when I would get all mixed up.

spring that you were as talented a reporter of anyone

to “go big” with the front page every day. Without you

Thank you for being a voice of reason when I would

you as a staff writer because I knew it meant I’d be

in the news section. If anyone has ever been tough on

there, I don’t know how things would have gone. And

get sidetracked. It feels like just yesterday we were

there awhile. But those sessions were where I really

you here, it’s because they see the same thing I see.

we of course had lots of fun, too. You’re a mainstay

shacked up in management conducting interviews for

learned how to construct a story.

We had an incredible fall semester with so much news

of The D.O., the most veteran of veterans going into

our first staff, and here we are, concluding the year

breaking, from the Dalai Lama to Cantor to Election

the fall. Use that to keep institutional memory alive

with our second staff. So many people left, but so many

Day. We did more than survived it, we moved the rock.

and show people what you’ve learned from mistakes.

people came, and your steady presence kept me sane

I hope you design some of my stories this summer in

through it all. Thank you again.

Tony: I used to dread sitting down for an edit with

Cohen: My beat partner all the way through. What a wild ride we’ve had, from softball to football camp to

Marwa: I could spot from down the hallway last

Sam: Cherish all of the opportunities you’re get-

the ACC and Fine allegations to Boston. I’m happy to

Meredith: I will never forget the glee Marwa, Lau-

look back and think we didn’t f*ck up too bad, either.

rence and I had the day you said you would become an

You’re as tenacious a reporter The D.O. has had in

assistant. Now, you’re about to embark on a semester

Lizzie: We still need to go to Gannon’s and the

has given me so much. You get what you want out of it,

my time here and have been a tremendous friend and

as news editor. Keep your ear to the ground and never

zoo! You’ve come so far from the timid freshman who

but if you want to, you can gain a career path, journal-

co-worker. I’m glad we got that last co-byline during

let up.

didn’t hide her irritation about designing Sports. You

istic skills, friends and so many life lessons. Writers,

are so talented and I am absolutely sure the new set of

remember that you’re working here and producing

designers will thrive under your wing. Remember to

stories so they can be read. Photographers, capture

always push past what’s conventional. Find a way to

stories, not just photographs. Do this, and reap the

Winter Break.

Ryne: You turned more heads than I think you realize with your fast rise to an editor position. I’m so

Jess: It was so nice seeing your giddiness about the number of Springsteen macs we used this year.

Dylan: Remember that everything always works

California.

To the future of The Daily Orange: This place

proud of how much you’ve grown as a writer and per-

out in the end and don’t sweat it. You’re a rock star of a

do something different and better. Dixie Chicks will

rewards. And if you are at all like me, your heart will

son in the last three years. I knew I could trust you to

reporter and an asset to this paper. I can’t wait to read

forever play in the photo office at 3 a.m., and I’ll only be

never leave 744 Ostrom Ave.

do great reporting. And you showed how much passion

what you write next year.

a G-chat away.

drives you with Media Cup. Chris: When you applied to return to house after a semester off, you said you kicked yourself the entire

Bre: There would have been no better partner for the beer showers. For the web!

Beth: “We’re living here in Allentown...” Having you design Sports while I was in the section always

Nicki, Brendan, Evan: Each of you came into

made the night better. Your tendency to take chances

car ride home for not sticking with it the first time. It

a tough situation and really helped the section stay

is admirable and The D.O. is losing a true gem both in

felt genuine, and you returned to do some awesome

together. Thank you so much for that.

talent and personality. Make sure Casey and Lizzie

things. Thank you for putting up with me trying to

Rachael: If you go back and look at each week of

relive my Sports glory days and thanks for taking

this semester, I think you’ll see an exponential, consis-

some of my suggestions. It’s been a crazy semester, but

tent improvement in editorials. I couldn’t ask for more

crises Laurence and I had to deal with. Thank you so,

the Sports staff has done a tremendous job covering

than that. You should teach the staff lessons in beat

so much for being as reliable a staff member as we had.

everything under your tutelage. Let’s celebrate with

reporting for how well you cover SA.

Your unwavering commitment and attention to detail

some Coors Light and Bloody Mary peanuts.

Klinger: You endeared yourself to me by taking a

Maddy: I loved when you would come into management to look at ducks and ask questions about old

business-side call as a contributing writer. Not many

stories. Keep that desire to know everything. It will get

people love The D.O. more than you do. Harness that.

you far in management.

You have a chance to take the section to a greater level

Colleen: I hope you are doing well. It was tough to

and hold up the tradition of D.O. sports. I’ll be around if

see you leave in the fall after having you here all five

you ever need me.

semesters I was in house.

Wilson: I took so much pride in seeing you grow

Chelsea: You grew so much this year. You came

don’t go insane, OK? Cheryl: Finding a copy chief was one of the first

is amazing. You are on your way to great things. Be confident. I am proud to have you as my friend.

Michelle: It was great to see you come out of your shell when Syracuse played Michigan. Trey Burke should be at Ohio State!

Micah: I’m happy to have made a new friend in you this year. You fit into your role so perfectly and kicked ass all year. Your self-reflexive Scribbles often made

early on as a contributing writer, as you discovered

in with a vision and you executed it to the best of your

how to write good nut grafs and your writing style

abilities. So it’s time for me to answer the question

the night better.

began to take shape. I’m glad you’re sticking around

you posed a semester ago: What are you good at? My

with Casey and Maddy and get yourself involved with

in house — I know from experience it’s the right move.

answer is that you have a way with people that few do.

the rest of the staff. The possibilities are endless, as

Chris Voll: My savior so many times. Work closely

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44. The place that taught me more than Newhouse ever will. Walking through that red doorway was the best decision I’ve ever made. Design is where I belong and I’m so thankful to everyone in this house for showing me that. I love you guys.

Becca: You almost didn’t hire me! But then you did. You were an inspiration to me when you were PD. Thank you for hiring me and teaching me how to kern. I am forever grateful.

Nicki: As I told Meredith, the Midwest is not the North. End of story.

Brenden: Stop talking so much.

Casey: F*ck Brandon. See you at race, b*tch.

I miss professor Rory and Shakespeare. That’s where we met! Meow. I know I don’t like News, but I like you. You’re from the South. You’re EIC next semester and I totally called it. You’re gonna do great things for this paper. Hate to say “I told you so ...”

Dara: I told you how intimidated I was of you at first, but then I got to know you and you were pretty great. Thanks for being my first EIC and for forcing me to read the edit board. Because if I’m not reading them, who is? We both know it won’t be Lizzie.

CDB: All for one and one for all. You are my cinema.

Mark: It’s strange that when I started working in house, you were an assistant editor sitting next to me in the Sports office. Then, you worked your way up the ranks to become EIC. You were helpful, easy to talk to and typically took my side on design arguments. So thanks for that.

Joe: Wish I could have worked with you more!

Chris: To my fellow redhead, I loved throwing paper airplanes at your head and tormenting you when I worked in Sports. But really, I always had a great time working with you. I just wish you‘d let me clean up the Sports office. You guys are hoarders.

Laurence: We were each other’s Secret Santa and we both got pens and food. We were meant to be. Thank you for everything.

Ryne: Can I have a mac? It’s OK, you don’t have to answer me right away…

Rachael: I read (almost) every edit board this semester. Be proud.

Cohen: I’m glad we became friends after you left the house. That was pretty fun. You keep writing about sports and I’ll keep designing it.

Lizzie: Remember that time we ran into each other at 3 a.m.? On a weeknight. That wouldn’t happen to normal people. Only people like us, who work at The D.O. and stay up until at least 3 on a regular basis. I couldn’t have asked for a better “other half.” Cutest D.O. Couple! Meow.

Jacob Klinger: It’s attackman or attackbro.

One heart.

Phil, Wilson, and Trevor: Sorry I talk so much.

Jon Harris: Your vignettes scarred me, but I’m really glad you came back to work in Sports.

BoOoOoOoch.

Meghin: You will always be my senior. Don’t worry, I forgive you for always messing up my hair.

Meredith: NEWMAN. What up, slut? The Midwest is not the North. Sorry, but you lose this battle.

Jess: I guess there’s no one left for me to introduce you to. No matter. You made designing for News bearable.

Dylan: Seegzzzz. Keep on keeping on.

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Kristin and Avery: I loved watching polar bear videos with you guys. Remember the washer that did the Harlem Shake?

Boomer: So I hear your name is actually Edward?

Erik: Let’s tune out by turning on the radio.

Maddy: I enjoyed bothering the Sports boys with you.

Stephanie Lin: I shadowed with you my first time at The D.O. I learned so much from you. Thank you for helping me become a better designer.

Allen: You’re 50 shades of qual’.

Ankur: I don’t even know where to start.

I’m glad we became friends. I can only speak for myself, though. PHO 301 really brought us together. Shoot me. THAT VOICE! Ughhh.

Marwa, Michelle and Cheryl: It’s truly been a pleasure. There are no small pages — only small sketches.

AJ: The Three Saltines. I miss you, bud.

Dan: You do realize you were a designer and not a copy editor, right?

Chase, Luke and Sam: #TextOnPhotos.

Sorry I asked for so many cutouts. You guys really are my favorite photo staff. Don’t listen to certain photographers who think they know everything. Seriously. Trust your gut.

that I wasn’t around a lot and when I was, I was sleeping. It amazes me that you are able to put up with me, but you do and that’s why we work.

I love you and our future munchkin kitten named Draco.

Micah: You’re pretty good at drawing, I guess.

Mom: Thank you for convincing me to go to the D.O. Open House. I owe you. xo

Teresa: I wish you worked at The D.O. with me. You would have never done your homework, though, and that wouldn’t have been good. You’re a crazy roommate, but I’ve seen worse. Love you, Trini.

Jess Ordaz: It always amused me when you would come in at 8 p.m. on a Friday and ask if I had to work that night. Well, we don’t put out a paper on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. It’s OK because you were busy with your architecture stuff and you’re amazing at it. Thanks for watching “Pretty Little Liars” with me.

Nick: I tried my hardest to get Sports to change “attack” to “attackman,” but they just wouldn’t budge. It meant so much to me that you started to pick up the paper every day to see my work. Also, thank you for dealing with the fact

Dad: I miss you.

To those of you who quit during Fall 2012: We’re doing just fine without you. I hope your grades and/or social life are improving.

Future of The D.O.: Good luck, we’re all counting on you.

To the people who thought I was crazy for taking this job: To Joe, the Watson doorman, who greeted me brightly at 3 a.m. To those who still don’t quite know what being a design editor entails. And to all the D.O. haters — yes, I just used the term “haters” — this is what my time here has amounted to. A couple of solid clips, some fantastic friends, a messed up sleep cycle and these 1150-ish words. It was all worth it.

Damn, I should have been a writer.

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Hack reflects on end of hectic formative years, ‘hell of a ride’

y career at The Daily Orange officially ended well past 3 a.m. on the morning of April 10. I stepped out of Nate Shron’s car, gathered my luggage from the trunk and realized the greatest ride of my life — one I’m struggling to put into words — was over.

Five months earlier, Nate and I had been on an aircraft carrier in California, pushing the limits of our credentials for behind-the-scenes coverage of the most unique basketball game Syracuse has ever played. But as we returned home from the Final Four in Atlanta, where an unforgettable season came to an end on the sport’s grandest stage, there were no more trips to look forward to.

The end had finally arrived.

“Hell of a ride,” Nate said, a tinge of disappointment in his voice.

Of course he was right. But that was only one year.

In my time at The D.O., I was fortunate to be a part of some unforgettable experiences and events that were more than I could ever ask for as an aspiring writer. Journalism came to define my life as my college years passed, and it was the perfect four-year stretch in which to be a sports scribe.

As a sophomore, I found myself buried in research and reporting for an investigative story that was never even published. There were dozens of meetings with editors, multiple

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not a dime back Freedom of Information Law requests and a few nerve-wracking phone calls with lawyers that tested my gumption as well as my guts.

My work spanned four months, then a year, then fell apart.

But the lessons I learned from that non-story were as important as the ones I learned from any real story. And it instilled in me some of the qualities necessary to embrace the hailstorm that rocked Syracuse in the fall of my junior year: the Bernie Fine scandal.

In hindsight, the timing was impeccable, as myself and two other D.O. journalists had just returned from Penn State when ESPN published its story on Bobby Davis. We were, by that point, well versed in Scandal Coverage 101 after a week on Joe Paterno’s front lawn.

To this day, I am incredibly proud of the work our paper did in the immediate aftermath of the news breaking, even if some relationships were damaged in the process. That first week — the live interviews I did on CNN and

HLN (plus the one I slept through), the eightpage “Fine Fired” special section, the cans and cans of soda since I don’t drink coffee — could never be forgotten.

Nor could the impromptu trip to Maine to visit Zach Tomaselli. For four hours in a hotel conference room, I listened as he explained in horrifying detail the things he alleged had been done to him by Fine, as well as the things Tomaselli had done to an underage boy that got him arrested.

In the end, it was another story that never ran in its entirety. Tomaselli, as it turned out, was a pathological liar. But yet another set of valuable lessons was learned in the process.

The year was defined by unforgettable breaking news, and the sports gods rewarded me with unforgettable games as a senior. Me and fellow beat writers Chris Iseman and Ryne Gery were treated to a football season that ended in a bowl game and a basketball season that ended in the Final Four. At Syracuse, that’s like catching lightning in a bottle.

I crisscrossed the country this year, covering games in Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, California (twice), Georgia, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island and more. But of all the f lights, trips, Jim Boeheim rants and seedy hotels, three moments stand out to me as truly unforgettable.

The first was my trip to San Diego for the

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Battle on the Midway, where the comical image of Syracuse basketball players shooting free throws into the wind continues to make me chuckle. The second was the last Big East tournament, when Chris and I covered four games in four days, including an all-time classic between Syracuse and Georgetown.

And the third was at a hotel bar during the Final Four in Atlanta, where I had drinks with some of my sports writing idols in a series of pinch-me moments complete with ice-cold beer.

So when I returned to Syracuse in the early morning hours of April 10, after the Orange had climbed all the way back against Michigan, only to lose in the final seconds, I was equal parts sad and nostalgic. The D.O. had given me my greatest college memories, and I struggled to come to grips with the fact it was finally time to say goodbye.

I sat in my apartment as the clock approached 4 a.m. that morning, thinking back on the places I had been and the people I met while episodes of “Friends” aired monotonously in the background. Again and again, I came to the same conclusion, my thoughts unable to end up anywhere else: Nate was absolutely right.

It really was a hell of a ride.

Michael Cohen is a former sports editor at The Daily Orange, where his columns no longer appear.

You can reach him at mjcohen13@gmail.com.

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rying to sum up my time at The Daily Orange is an impossible task. Working here has been the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had. It’s been great to work with so many talented and passionate people every night. I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without this place. I came to Syracuse knowing I wanted to work at The D.O., and it’s been as awesome as I hoped it would be.

ALJ: You were the first person I met here, and you helped me through my first story. You gave me a great introduction to the paper and kept your promise of putting me on a beat as soon as you could. Thank you for getting me started here. Thank you for being the first one to teach me how to do this right.

Brett: I was extremely lucky to have you as my SE for my first semester in house. You made me feel welcome, and that meant a ton. Most of all, thank you for giving men’s lacrosse. It gave me my first experience of covering a bigger beat and allowed me to be a bigger part of the staff.

Mike: I can honestly say you’ve taught me more than anyone else. Thank you for pushing me and helping me improve my writing. It’s been great sharing beats with you and covering everything from the Pinstripe Bowl to the Final Four. I can’t wait to watch your career progress even further. I hope we can share a press box again soon. Thanks for everything.

Ryne: In the last couple of years, it’s been great to have you as a friend and colleague.

Whether it was bouncing ideas off of you or venting about a myriad of frustrations, you helped me in more ways than you can imagine.

Thank you for helping me transition to SE and for your willingness to offer advice or help.

Mark: It’s been great working with you these last few years. I really feel fortunate to have had you as my EIC this year. It was a great feeling knowing you were always there to help me out, listen to my ideas or offer yours. I always appreciated that. Thank you for that, but also for giving me a chance to be SE and pursue so many incredible opportunities.

Laurence: Of anyone at the paper, I’ve trusted you more than anyone else. If we ever had a problem, I knew I could go to you for help and you’d have the solution. Thank you for all of the hard work you’ve done for the paper. It was great working here with you, and also sharing some of those, well, interesting experiences in class. Good luck in Oregon.

Lizzie: From the lacrosse guide to the Georgetown In the Paint, you made everything we did look incredible. Thank you for taking my really, really vague ideas and turning them into guides and special sections we could all be proud of. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated your dedication and hard work.

Ankur: There’s no one I’ve had more fun with here than you. I’m honestly not sure how I would’ve made it through the last couple of years without you being here to lighten the mood or ease the frustration. Thanks for being a great friend — and for all of the nicknames. And remember: Don’t do ‘em like that.

Mamba out.

Jacob: I’ve never questioned your passion for your job, but more importantly, this paper. You worked extremely hard this year, and were a huge help to meant the section. You’re going to do a great job as sports editor. I’m always here to help if you need any.

David: It’s been great to watch you grow as a writer and reporter these last couple of years.

It was great to know I had a reliable writer and dependable worker on staff. You’re going to do great things on the bigger beats next year. Looking forward to working with you again this summer. See you at Yankee Stadium.

Becca: Some of the best nights we had in Sports were the ones when you designed for us. Not only did you make it fun, but you made everything infinitely easier for all of us. No matter what our content was, I always knew you’d make it look awesome. Thank you for all of the hard work you did for us, and thanks for making work fun.

Beth: Sports was obviously your favorite section to design, and for good reason. We’re awesome. But seriously, you gave us some really, really great back pages. You always had

great ideas and always executed them perfectly.

Thanks for everything.

good as it was this semester. Thanks for all of your help.

Chelsea: Somehow, we managed to make budget and head eds fun. If you ever need anyone to drive you to sketchy places in Syracuse to get pizza, let me know. Thanks for helping make work fun.

Phil, Trevor and the rest of the Sports staff: Thank you for all of your hard work this year and this past semester. Watching you all improve is what made this job so rewarding. I appreciate the dedication you all had to your beats and to the section. Keep growing as writers and reporters, read everything you can and never take working here for granted.

Casey: I’m really glad you’re taking over as EIC. I know the paper is in good hands going forward. You did a great job as news editor and I can’t wait to see what the paper accomplishes with you as EIC. Good luck with everything.

Maddy: Every time you came into the office with questions, I’m pretty sure you thought I was pissed. But I promise I wasn’t. Or least I wasn’t pissed at you. Truthfully, we were lucky to have you as copy chief. Thank you for your patience and making sure our writing was as good as it can be. Good luck with everything as ME. Chase: I appreciate how hard you worked to make sure we always had sports photos — and good ones, at that. It was great working with you this semester. I don’t ever remember the relationship between Sports and Photo being as

Everyone else: One thousand words is not enough for me to write to each person who helped make my time here great. Thank you for making this place as awesome as it is.

Mom, Dad and Courtney: You’re the reason I’m here. You pushed me to pursue my dream and always picked me back up if I got down on myself. I can’t put into words how much I appreciate all you’ve done for me, whether it was driving me to events I was covering, taking me to the airport at ungodly hours or making sure to read everything I wrote. I hope I made you proud. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.

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Ambidextrous Denver attack thrives with meticulous nature

By Trevor Hass ASST. COPY EDITOR

When Eric Adamson’s coaches told him which hand to use in seventh grade, Adamson made sure to listen.

Though he was born right-handed, Adamson quickly became adept with both hands, keeping defenders honest and goaltenders guessing.

Now, Adamson, a sophomore attack, has emerged as one of No. 4 Denver’s (11-3, 6-1 Eastern College Athletic) most dangerous scoring threats, using both hands to score. Adamson’s meticulous nature drove him toward ambidexterity, and now teammate and suitemate Carson Cannon and head coach Bill Tierney praise his ability to shoot with both hands.

“It’s kind of unbelievable,” Cannon said.

“Every time he gets a shot with his right or his left hand, it doesn’t matter, he always sticks it in the corner.”

Cannon and Adamson share a six-person suite in Nelson Hall at the University of Denver.

They don’t share a room, but whenever Cannon walks into Adamson’s room, it’s always extremely neat, he said.

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whatever he needs to do to get better.”

At times, growth has been a daunting task for Carter-Williams. Now, as he nears a milestone that will validate a lifetime of work, growth defines him as a basketball player.

When Carter-Williams moved from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School in Hamilton, Mass., to St. Andrew’s in Rhode Island before his sophomore year, he stood 5 feet 9 inches tall.

He was far from his eventual size, and his guard skills were undeveloped, but right away Carter-Williams reminded Hart of a player he had coached at Adidas’ ABCD Camp.

“First thing I thought was Shaun Livingston,” Hart said referring to the veteran NBA guard currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. “Right when we started working Michael out he played like him and he looked like him, and when I saw the comparisons I knew we had something special on our hands.”

Hart, Carter-Williams’ high school coach at St. Andrew’s School in Barrington, R.I., has worked with NBA players LeBron James and Dwight Howard, among others, through his affiliation with Adidas.

Papile, the head coach and founder of CarterWilliams’ former AAU organization the Boston Amateur Basketball Club, has evaluated talent at all levels. Most notably, he served as the Boston Celtics’ senior director of basketball operations for 14 years.

St. Andrew’s struggled in Carter-Williams’ sophomore season, but that didn’t stop him from growing in size, talent and mind. After hitting his growth spurt he not only made high school

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Michael Carter-Williams is expected to be a first-round pick in this year’s NBA Draft.

He’s currently projected to be selected between sixth and 12th, according to five analysts’ mock drafts. The top 14 picks, which belong to each team that did not make the 2013 NBA Playoffs, will be determined at the May 21 lottery. Here are their projections:

Cannon said Adamson likes to have everything in a set order, and things are rarely out of place.

“If you walk into his room it’s always neat and tidy,” Cannon said. “The bed’s always made.

He’s got his homework kind of laid out and things he needs to do for the day.”

Adamson has what he called “mild OCD,” but said he has not actually been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Whenever he lifts weights, he makes sure to use both arms an equal amount. He said he always puts things away where they belong.

That meticulousness translated to lacrosse.

Adamson grew up in a wooded, quiet area of Orange County, Calif. When he first started playing lacrosse, coaches always suggested players use both hands. Most players casually dismissed the idea, but Adamson took it to heart.

“I like everything to be kind of even,” Adamson said. “Whenever I was practicing my left, I would always do my right evenly.”

Seven years later, Adamson’s feasting on helpless goalies with his right and left hands. Adamson broke onto the scene against Duke in February in

Denver’s season opener. The Blue Devils had won 10 straight at home and, for a while, it looked like they’d pick up another win. Duke led 8-5 entering halftime and outshot the Pioneers 27-17.

Then Adamson caught fire.

He exploded for five goals during an 18-minute stretch, igniting a 9-0 run for Denver and leading the Pioneers to a win. Using both his left and right hands, Adamson burned Duke’s defense.

Two weeks ago against Loyola (Md.), in another heavyweight matchup, Adamson struck again, scoring two goals and propelling Denver to an overtime win.

The first goal came with his left hand. He faked left and juked back toward the goal, firing a shot past Loyola goalie Jack Runkel. Just four minutes later, Adamson flaunted a nasty oneon-one move again. This time, he used his right hand and beat Runkel up top.

The shots came with different hands, but both found the top corner. Right or left hand, it doesn’t matter. The result is usually the same.

Adamson is shooting 46.7 percent and is tied for the team lead with three game-winners.

Cannon said Adamson’s ability to shoot with

pinpoint precision with both hands is a nightmare for defenders.

“It’s pretty frustrating when you’re playing against somebody and they beat you and nail one right in the corner,” Cannon said.

Adamson’s ambidexterity was the first thing coach Tierney mentioned that differentiates him from other players. It’s what’s helped him earn more playing time this season and score 21 goals.

Tierney has coached for 27 years. He’s seen many players dominate with both hands, but he said few have done it as well as Adamson, calling him “one of the truly rare ambidextrous kids I’ve ever had.”

“A lot of these kids try to force people to their weak hand and he can handle that very well,” Tierney said.

That’s because he doesn’t have a weak hand.

There’s no drop-off. Adamson has won games for Denver with both his right and his left hand.

Said Cannon: “He’s put the team on his back a couple of games.”

and AAU basketball his playground, but also a place to improve.

He started to dominate in the pick-and-roll offense, understand team defense, develop a mental toughness beyond his years and use his newly acquired size to set himself apart.

“Michael always had length, but once he hit his growth spurt his physical package made him unique,” Papile said. “A 6-6 point guard is like having a 6-8 quarterback in football. Guys like that don’t come around too often.”

As Carter-Williams neared the end of high school, many were still skeptical of his ability to compete at the next level. In Carter-Williams’ senior season, St. Andrew’s played DeMatha Catholic (Md.), at the Cancer Research Classic in Wheeling, W.V. DeMatha’s starting lineup consisted of current Georgetown forward Mikael Hopkins, Pittsburgh point guard James Robinson and Syracuse forward Jerami Grant.

Despite the Stags’ abundance of talent, St. Andrew’s had a leader in Carter-Williams that couldn’t be contained. After missing a dunk early in the game it seemed that CarterWilliams was shrinking in the spotlight. He then led St. Andrew’s to a 22-point fourth quarter and a 49-46 upset win.

Carter-Williams finished the game with 26 of his team’s 49 points and posted six rebounds, six steals and three assists. He won the tournament’s MVP award over Hopkins, Robinson, Grant and Northland High School’s Trey Burke.

“It was his senior season and people were really doubting Mike,” Hart said. “But that DeMatha game turned all the heads that weren’t turned yet. That was the kind of game where I just let him loose and watched in awe.”

It has been two years and four months since Carter-Williams almost single-handedly took down DeMatha, and the doubting still persists.

Even after leading Syracuse to the Big East championship game and the Final Four, there

chise in the near future.

“He’s not a consistent shooter at all — that is his main limitation,” Givony said. “He also can make bad decisions and is turnover prone, and will need to work on that.

“A team can’t expect him to be a prolific scorer or do too much without the help of others, and that will make a lot of franchises consider passing up on him.”

Draftexpress.com currently has CarterWilliams being selected at the back end of the 14-team lottery. Since the draft order will not be set until the conclusion of the NBA season, he is currently ranked based on talent alone.

Carter-Williams is no stranger to being told he is behind, and Papile is confident that he’ll use these obstructions as fuel to keep moving forward.

“He has to start knocking down 1,000 jump shots a day and knowing him very well, that is something he will do,” Papile said. “He has to live and die by getting better each and every day from here on out.”

As the draft nears, teams are aware of Carter-Williams’ flaws, but his work ethic and competitive edge wowed scouts. He has impressed with his maturity, and also his ability to improve and adapt.

“At Syracuse he played in so many big games and so many big moments,” Givony said. “That kind of exposure will help any prospect, showing that they can be part of a winning situation.

His experience so far is invaluable.”

Once, Carter-Williams was too small to be a Division-I basketball player; then he grew.

When his guard skills were put into question, he studied the game, worked on his fundamentals and grew.

When it was said that he couldn’t be the leader of an elite college basketball team, he grew with each pass and each game-clinching bucket, lifting Syracuse to its best finish since winning the National Championship in 2003.

And when commissioner David Stern calls his name at the NBA Draft in June, CarterWilliams will silence all of those who said he couldn’t, and grow once again.

“I have never known Michael to be content with his play,” Hart said. “The kid is special, he comes from a special family and will do special things. With his work ethic, the sky is the limit.”

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are glaring holes in his game that will affect his draft stock.

Carter-Williams finished tied for third in the nation and first in the Big East with 7.3 assists per game last season, while averaging a respectable 11.9 points. But he also averaged close to 3.5 turnovers and shot 39.3 percent from the field, 29.2 percent from 3 and 69.4 percent from the line. Additionally, he has played in Jim Boeheim’s zone defense, but has not shown the ability to defend man-to-man.

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A.J. Long and K.J. Williams are close. They attended Syracuse’s Spring Game together. As a quarterback and wide receiver, respectively, they’ve thrown the football around plenty of times. When Williams was playing in PA Swag 7-on-7 — a passing league tournament — two weeks ago, Long’s father was in attendance.

And in two years they could be united at Syracuse.

Long, a Class of 2014 quarterback from Lebanon, Tenn., committed to the Orange on March 13. Williams, his cousin and a four-star wide receiver from Bethlehem, Pa., has narrowed his choices down to SU and Michigan.

His decision could come soon, or it could take some time, but if he chooses the Orange it will give SU a prospect unlike many it’s seen.

“Syracuse goes after those kids all the time.

Landing them is another matter, and they haven’t landed K.J. yet either,” Scout.com’s Brian Dohn said. “But I think it would be a huge coup if Syracuse got him.”

A 6-foot-3-inch, 190-pound wide receiver, Williams ranks as the No. 36 wide receiver in the nation. Despite playing for a mediocre Liberty High School team, Williams hauled in 59 passes for 986 yards and 11 touchdowns.

He has offers from loads of top-notch programs — UCLA, Missouri, Rutgers and Wisconsin — but it’s been reported that Williams has pinpointed the Orange and Wolverines as his two favorites.

The appeal of UM is obvious — it’s an elite program that perennially contends for Bowl Championship Series games. But SU’s appeal largely comes down to Long. Williams enjoyed his visit for the Spring Game, Long said, but the appeal of playing with his cousin —perhaps right away — is an undeniable perk.

“He’s tight with his cousin A.J. Long,” Dohn said. “Second, you have to look at Michigan and see Michigan just got another receiver commit. Are they going to take another receiver or not?

“He’s a kid who is a big body, who runs well, has big hands and will catch the ball. He’s what you want out of the offense that Syracuse is going to run.”

It’s certainly a factor, but it doesn’t make it a done deal. Scholarships aren’t wasted on quarterbacks just to try to lure a package deal.

But the Friendship Christian School quar-

terback has become an intricate part of the Orange’s recruitment. In a normal situation, SU would have a tough time competing with the Wolverines in a recruiting battle, especially in an area where Syracuse doesn’t have many inroads, but Dohn said Long’s active campaigning is a major factor. Still, Long doesn’t guarantee anything.

“K.J. actually came down here last year, last summer with A.J.’s dad. And he came down to one of our workouts and I met him,” Friendship Christian defensive coordinator Dwayne Lowe said. “But no, I don’t think that’s the case.”

For now Williams’ recruitment appears to be down to two. But it could open back up. Dohn, who’s closely followed Williams’ recruitment, doesn’t “get the sense that he’s ready to make a decision.”

So SU and UM will wait patiently for the verdict and hope other schools don’t get involved.

Dohn said Williams still wants to see Kansas State and Miami (Fla.), but it also wouldn’t surprise him if he makes up his mind soon.

“He spoke about going to see some other schools,” Dohn said. “I could also see him turning around tomorrow and making a decision.”

Syracuse adds another 2013 wideout Syracuse’s Class of 2013 keeps growing.

Scout.com reported that the Orange picked up a verbal commitment from Sean Avant, a twostar wide receiver from Miramar (Fla.) High School, on Saturday. Avant is the fourth wide receiver in SU’s Class of 2013, and the fifth player from Florida.

Avant chose Syracuse over offers from Wake Forest, West Virginia, Central Florida, Florida International, Marshall, Bowling Green and South Alabama. He is the No. 200 receiver in the Class of 2013.

Avant hauled in 32 catches for 501 yards as a junior at Miramar, the alma mater of Syracuse cornerback Keon Lyn. The 6-foot, 170-pound wide receiver has been clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash.

“He can run, he’s got good speed, he’s got good size,” Dohn said. “When you’re looking at getting a kid like him this late with his quality — he’s a good player. I don’t think there’s a lot of great players left to land.”

—Jacob Klinger, asst. sports editor, contributed reporting to this story.

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Hack fulfilling lifelong dream inspired by late sports-writing uncle

very once in a while, I would break out the box from my closet. I’d sit on the floor of my room, carefully removing each binder filled with yellowed, clipped-out articles. I would spend hours reading each of those stories. As I got older, I’d not only read them, but study them.

Study how they were written, the details, the depth of reporting. But the byline on each of those stories is what made me most proud.

“By Jim Donaghy.”

My uncle. He died of cancer when I was only about 3 years old. I only have faint memories of the man who would become a role model, inspiration and, ultimately, the reason why I followed in the same career path.

My uncle was a sports writer for the Associated Press, mainly a baseball writer for the final eight years of his life. I listened to the stories my family told of him. A humble, reserved man, he rarely divulged many details. The ones he did were enough for my family to retell me.

I heard about his trips to Florida to cover

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don’t do ‘em like that Spring Training. I heard about his annual trip to Cooperstown to cover the Hall of Fame ceremony.

They told me about his poise and his calm during a frantic couple of minutes at the 1989 World Series, when a 6.9 earthquake struck the city in the minutes before Game 3. He stayed in the press box while almost everyone else f led for safety, and he filed a brilliantly written, descriptive account of the scene.

He covered every World Series from 1986 through 1993, and I loved reading every game story or sidebar he wrote from each of those games.

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handed grades, but that never happened to him.

“I know every class I’ve been in, if I didn’t do my work I would get a zero,” Davis said.

who has academic difficulties and easy to focus on a specific sport, and some people lose sight of those student-athletes who are doing well,” Wall said.

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An entrepreneur There is a stereotype attached to being a former college athlete, said Donte Davis, a Syracuse wide receiver from 2006-09. But some of those football skills could be ones an employer wants in an employee.

“It depends on how you portray yourself,” Davis said. “They could take it as, ‘This guy played college ball. He must be dedicated. He must be a hard worker.’”

Davis graduated in 2010 with a dual degree in sociology and communication and rhetorical studies. He graduated with a 3.1 GPA and made the dean’s list several times, he said. Now living in Chantilly, Va., he runs his own business, the Good Boy Committee clothing company, and recently started working as a paralegal.

Having been a CRS major helped him promote his business to investors, he said. Clothing from the company’s women’s line was recently featured on the Oxygen program “Bad Girls Club,” he said.

Davis said he owes his success to what he learned at SU. There were classmates who seemed to think student-athletes would be

In just a few weeks, Derrell Smith will graduate with his second degree from SU. “I was an outlier — not in the locker room — but to people who didn’t know me they would automatically see the jock,” Smith said.

Smith, a linebacker for Syracuse from 2006-10, came to SU to study engineering. After struggling to balance engineering with football — he has an F on his transcript — he became a dual major in information technology and marketing.

He said his senior-year schedule was his busiest. It started at 6 a.m. for football and ended at 3 a.m. with class projects. He graduated from undergraduate school with a 3.3 GPA, he said.

Smith is working at a local IT startup and aspires to go into the advertising industry. He played briefly in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans.

“As a child my dream was to play in the NFL. I have an NFL helmet at my house that clearly says I played in the NFL. On that level I am successful,” Smith said. “I had a dream to graduate college; I have a degree on my wall. I am successful.”

Getting back on track Jim Jerome didn’t make it big in the NFL, but he will always have the experience of being an Orangeman.

“I like to say I had a cup of coffee or two in the

And scattered throughout my room are the remnants from his remarkable — albeit too short — career. His Baseball Writers’ Association of America card. Some of his press passes.

A glass display with all the press pins from the World Series and All-Star Games he covered.

All of this shaped my desire to become a sports writer. From the time I was 9, I was a devoted baseball fan. Just like my uncle was. I loved to break down statistics and read every baseball book and article I could find. Just like my uncle did.

I wanted to turn this into a career like he did.

I wanted to tell the stories. I wanted to witness incredible games, spectacular moments and share the stories that resulted.

I dreamed of becoming a sports writer. I came to Syracuse hoping to make it reality.

And I came to The Daily Orange because this is where I knew it could happen.

In the past four years, I’ve covered everything from volleyball to football to men’s basketball.

I covered the football team’s win over West Virginia in the Pinstripe Bowl. I stood on the

Verizon Center court watching Jim Boeheim cut down the net after his Orange won the East region. I covered Syracuse’s improbable run to the Final Four, right up to its loss to Michigan down in Atlanta.

Most of all, I had the chance to work alongside some of the same writers my uncle worked with. And each time I sat in a press box, I thought about how lucky I was. I knew I was in the middle of accomplishing a dream that grew from those hours of digging through that box.

I combined a love of sports with a love of writing. For the last four years, I had the chance to work for The Daily Orange, writing the stories I always wanted to write.

From the Pinstripe Bowl to the Final Four, it’s been a blast.

Perhaps most of all, I’ve gotten to fill my own binders.

Just like my uncle.

NFL,” Jerome said.

Jerome, president of the Syracuse Football Club, graduated in 1976 with a degree in education, and participated in a preseason with the New England Patriots from 1976-77 and the New York Jets from 1977-78.

Since then, he’s been a teacher, football and track coach, and worked for Niagara Mowhawk.

At Syracuse, Jerome stayed for an extra semester to complete his degree. He remembers frequent travel and feeling constantly beat up.

He had teammates who were only at SU because of the scholarship and could not even afford to buy a pizza.

Now as president of the club, he has found jobs and apartments for former players. Last fall, when local media reported former Orange linebacker

Luke Cain was begging in downtown Syracuse, he found Cain and took him out to lunch.

“It just astounded me that a former Orangeman was living on the streets,” Jerome said.

Cain never completed his degree and now lives in an apartment downtown, Jerome said. Many former players have sent Cain cards and new clothes.

Cain is dealing with medical issues, and his caseworkers have asked that he stay out of the spotlight, Jerome said.

For every SU player who makes it to the NFL or NBA, there are those like Cain who don’t make it or pursue non-athletic jobs.

Jerome’s advice to current student-athletes: “You’ve got to get your education.”

Chris Iseman is the sports editor at The Daily Orange, where his columns no longer appear. He can be reached at cjiseman@ syr.edu or on Twitter @chris_iseman.

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MICHAEL CARTER-WILLIAMS is expected to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft. His major growth spurt in high school helped him further develop his skills and gives him greath length as a point guard.

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t was in his sophomore year of high school that Michael CarterWilliams started to blossom.

That was when Mike Hart and Leo Papile, his two coaches at the time, saw his transformation from a skinny kid from Hamilton, Mass., to a fierce competitor whose sheepishness van-

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hey’ve become teachers, businessmen and athletic trainers.

In their college years, these men played for Syracuse football or basketball. Some of them made it to play professionally. Some didn’t.

With so much time in college spent traveling, training or playing, the academic strengths and post-graduation success of student-athletes are often questioned. The “dumb jock”

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stereotype could be a self-fulfilling prophecy, according to a study released by researchers at Michigan State University in April.

“They feel threatened that people think they aren’t as smart because they’re an athlete. In fact they don’t have to think that. It’s in the media all the time and it’s in the classroom,” said Deb Feltz, lead author of the study.

The study surveyed more than 300 student-athletes and found that the more student-athletes identified as an athlete,

ished when he stepped onto the court.

“He was shy, but you could tell that he was going to hit a growth spurt and break out,” Hart said. “It was a matter of refining his skills and using his length and, once he started to, a very good basketball player was born.”

They instantly knew that CarterWilliams could play not just at the collegiate level, but also beyond.

Carter-Williams is foregoing his final two years of college eligibility and entering June’s NBA Draft.

After leading SU to the Final Four at the end of his sophomore season, he will use his recent success to achieve his lifelong dream of playing professional basketball. But some see him as incomplete. Still, his former coaches have seen him face scrutiny

before and grow stronger as a result.

To them, his ascension to an NBA prospect couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Michael just loves basketball,” Papile said. “I think if his career would have ended at Syracuse he would have been fine with that, but thankfully that’s not the case. The kid is going to do

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Former Syracuse athletes fight stereotypes in struggles for graduation, employment after end of playing careers the less confident they were in their academic skills. It also found players in high-profile sports were more likely to feel like they were weak students.

Nineteen former SU football players are in the NFL and six former men’s basketball players are in the NBA. Many are working outside of professional athletics, relying on their degree — not their stats.

Keeping on track Syracuse University reports graduation statistics to the NCAA, but does

“We have a great deal of respect for Tim Tebow.

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AT A GLANCE Four-star wideout K.J. Williams has SU on his final list.

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not track whether student-athletes continue playing post-graduation, said Kevin Wall, director of studentathlete support services. He said that information is hard to find since former student-athletes may be playing semi-professionally or abroad.

The NCAA’s graduation success rate, or GSR, measures the percentage of first-time, full-time freshmen that graduate within six years of entering their original four-year institution.

Nationally, the average GSR for Division-I men’s basketball and football are

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74 percent and 70 percent, respectively.

Syracuse’s football GSR, 79, is better than the national average, but men’s basketball, at 58, is much lower.

This was the second season in a row that an SU men’s basketball player became academically ineligible.

Wall said many student-athletes do well academically. Of SU’s 550 current student-athletes, about half have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and about one-third are dean’s list-caliber, Wall said.

“It’s easy to focus on a student

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