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The Belfer Audio Archive’s Sound Beat radio program has received a grant to expand its presence on campus.

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In My Father’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization, opens its new headquarters to better serve the local homeless population.

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After working on his communication during training camp, Marqez Hodge is settling in as SU’s starting middle linebacker and made his debut at the position last Friday.

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directing traffic I-81 discussion moves onto next phase as comment period ends

By Jessica Iannetta news editor

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ith a projected timeline of about eight years, the process of deciding the future of Interstate 81 is a marathon. But the last four months have certainly felt like a sprint.

In May, the New York State Department of Transportation presented 16 different options to replace the aging highway. The options were variations on four main themes: a boulevard, a tunnel, a depressed highway or a rebuilt highway.

In June, NYSDOT released a draft scoping report, which recommended six options with a focus on either rebuilding I-81 or replacing it with a street-level highway. The public was given a chance to comment on these options starting on June 26.

That public comment period ended Tuesday.

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MAY 2011: The New York State Department of Transportation holds the first public workshop on the future of I-81.

breaking it down Here is a timeline of some of the major events during the process of deciding the future of I-81:

Interstate 81 will reach the end of its useful life in 2017. The Syracuse community is currently debating the future of the aging highway, which has had a controversial presence in the city since it was built in the 1950s.

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2009: The process of discussing I-81 changes begins.

JUNE 23, 2014: NYSDOT narrows the options for I-81 down to six options.

MAY 1, 2014: The New York State Department of Transportation announces 16 options for I-81.

SEPT. 2, 2014: Last day for the public to submit comments on the project.

JUNE 26, 2014: Public comment period for I-81 starts.

2017: Expected date to make a decision about the future of the highway.

Laurie Fine lawyer files motion for release of SU documents

By Dylan Segelbaum staff writer

A lawyer for the wife of a former Syracuse University associate basketball coach fired amid sexual abuse allegations has filed a motion requesting the school turn over more documents to help in her lawsuit against ESPN Inc. In the 32-page motion, filed Saturday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Laurie Fine’s attorney requests that

Syracuse University be compelled to provide 133 documents related to the sexual abuse allegations against her husband, Bernie Fine. These documents range from emails about the original 2005 investigation into the allegations to the drafts of statements given by his accusers.

The request is part of Laurie Fine’s defamation lawsuit against ESPN, producer Arty Berko and reporter Mark Schwarz, which was initially filed in May 2012. A hearing on the motion has

been set for Sept. 30 before U.S. Magistrate Judge David Peebles, who is being asked to review individual documents identified in the filing.

If granted, the documents would not necessarily be available to the public, unless, for example, the lawsuit went to trial.

Bernie Fine, the former SU associate head men’s basketball coach, was fired from SU on Nov. 27, 2011.

He denied all wrongdoing and was not charged after an almost yearlong

federal investigation.

SU has already provided some documents and is not being sued in this lawsuit. The university has until Sept. 15 to file a reply. A judge originally granted a subpoena for documents on Dec. 4, 2012.

Lawrence Fisher, Laurie Fine’s attorney, declined to be interviewed.

SU attorney Miranda Turner did not return a phone call and email on Tuesday afternoon. Kevin Quinn, SU’s senior vice president for public

affairs, said the university believes the documents are protected under attorney-client privilege.

Laurie Fine’s lawsuit against ESPN Inc. is one of two legal matters remaining from the fallout of the sexual abuse allegations. On Tuesday, New York state’s high court will hear oral arguments in a defamation case against SU and head men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim. dmsegelb@syr.edu @dylan_segelbaum

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WORK wednesday | antonina distefano

Italian professor brings warmth to classroom

By Jesse Nichols staff writer

All the way from the small town of Pozzallo, Italy, Antonina DiStefano brings “the sun,” to Syracuse.

“I come from this little town on the water and the sun was always shining down,” DiStefano said.

“There was the water that splashed on the rocks and the pigeons that fly, (and I felt) how important it is to have a sun that shines, a sun that gives you strength. The vision of that, it’s with me all the time.”

That vision has stayed with DiStefano for quite a while, as she has been a Spanish and Italian professor at Syracuse University for 35 years, bringing light to students who are interested in learning a new language.

“I bring the sun, the energy of the sun with me, and I come smiling into the classroom,” DiStefano said.

“The sun warms you up, the warmth comes from the heart, and the students feel that.”

A student, DiStefano said, had been ready to give up on the Italian language

after Italian 101. At the beginning of the next semester, the student showed up in her class and said, “I missed you.” That same student has since visited DiStefano’s relatives in Italy and DiStefano said she considers the student to be an authentic member of her family.

One of the ways DiStefano is able to create such a strong bond with her students is her incentive to move beyond the books.

“The exercise in the book is just about other people,” DiStefano said. “So I say, ‘Close the book. Tell me about you.’”

This opens the door for more personal communication with students, which is the most important thing to DiStefano. She’s the teacher, but she learns from the personal connections she makes with them.

DiStefano added that the entire language department shares this same philosophy, especially since coming under the leadership of professor Gail Bulman.

“Teaching’s not a job,” she said. “If you think you do it for money, then you’re in the wrong profession.” jlnich02@syr.edu

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Several local middle schools employ music as a way to teach students about math and science.

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Syracuse punter Riley Dixon’s game-winning touchdown pass against Villanova on Friday helped him earn ACC honors.

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Football starts this weekend.

Juice Jam this Sunday. Already shaping up to be a great lineup.

Hot Crouse Buns has opened on South Crouse Avenue and sells baked goods and sweets from bakeries in the area.

See Thursday’s paper.

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Juice Jam tickets sell out

By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor

University Union announced on Twitter Tuesday that tickets to Juice Jam 2014 have sold out.

At 3:36 p.m., UU’s twitter account posted: “IT’S OFFICIAL JUICE JAM IS SOLD OUT!!!! #juicejam2014” Juice Jam, an annual festival put on by UU, will be held on Sept. 7 and will feature Producer and DJ Dillon Francis, rappers Schoolboy Q and see juice

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student association (FROM LEFT) JIM O’CONNOR AND BRETT BARRY are in the production room of Sound Beat, a daily public radio show that features classic collections of music and speeches. Sound Beat is a Syracuse University Libraries program.

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Radio program wins grant to expand reach

By Sara Swann contributing writer

Syracuse University Libraries has received a $15,000 grant from The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust to expand their Sound Beat public radio program.

Launched in 2011, Sound Beat is a daily public radio module that features historic sound recordings from SU’s Belfer Audio Archive, one of the largest privately held audio collections in the country. The grant will allow the libraries’ staff to enhance the program’s engagement with audiences across the country, and

it will also intensify the academic affect on campus through the Sound Beat Class Partnership Project.

Each 90-second episode is hosted by Brett Barry, an S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications alumnus, and contains a single recording with an entertaining backstory and a glimpse into American cultural history.

Recordings can vary from popular and classical music performances to film scores and American musical forms such as jazz, bebop, country and bluegrass. Speeches and spoken word performances from historical icons such as Thomas Edison, George Bernard Shaw, Amelia Ear-

President Boris Gresely described his role as a member of the Undergraduate Excellence group, which is one of the groups working on developing a strategic plan for the university. A major goal of this group is to strengthen the relationship between students and their teaching assistants.

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(FROM LEFT) O’CONNOR AND BARRY received a $15,000 grant for the SU Library program, Sound Beat. courtesy of rebecca rego barry

hart, Albert Einstein and Theodore Roosevelt can also be found in the Sound Beat episode archive.

Sound Beat is carried in almost 200 radio markets across the Unites States, Canada and the Philippines, with a reach of 8.5 million potential listeners, according to an SU press release.

“Sound Beat is a great combination of entertainment and education,” said Pamela McLaughlin, director of communications and external relations for SU Libraries.

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Students travel to New York City to take classes

By Zeena Saifi contributing writer

Students from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications are taking their studies to the Big

Apple for the first time this semester.

In collaboration with its network of alumni in the communications industry, Newhouse has established a campus program in New York City.

The program began this fall semes-

Here’s a recap of Student Association’s second meeting of the semester:

ter, and will continue to run every fall semester.

Cheryl Brody Franklin, the director of the Newhouse in New York program, said she is extremely excited for its launch this semester,

and that she is already receiving a lot of positive feedback.

The program is open to all eight majors in Newhouse, and Franklin stressed that it is an academic program, see newhouse page 8

The assembly also discussed operational excellence. This discussion focused on increasing effectiveness and efficiency of the university’s departments through outsourcing. Outsourcing “is important to keep the university going as a successful institution,” Gresely said.

SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGE Assembly members also contributed their ideas for “tangible change,” which they hope will be included in the chancellor’s master plan. These suggestions include remodeling outdated buildings such as Archbold Gymnasium, installing air conditioning in campus buildings and making the Schine Student Center more student friendly by creating more study space.

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Syracuse University must express opinion on I-81 highway debate As of now, Syracuse University has yet to take a stance on the Interstate 81 debate. Given the university’s prominence in the city of Syracuse, a lack of opinion is irresponsible.

SU should decide which side in the I-81 debate aligns with its best interest, and then make its opinion known to the public.

The city is divided when it comes to the topic of the I-81 highway. Some advocate it should remain in Syracuse as is, while others are fighting to have it reconstructed into a street-level highway. I-81 needs to be replaced due to aging, but its controversial presence has created a gridlock among

those discussing its construction plans.

In June, the New York State Department of Transportation opened the 1-81 debate up to public comments after narrowing the reconstruction options down to six. The options were variations on two ideas: replacing I-81 with a street-level highway or rebuilding it.

Institutions within the city of Syracuse have voiced their opinions on the matter, but SU has remained quiet. The university’s most notable involvement so far was the I-81 workgroup appointed by Chancellor Kent Syverud, which released its final report in July. The workgroup

outlined the need for improved pedestrian and vehicular traffic, no matter what option is chosen.

Syracuse University employs the second highest amount of people in Onondaga County behind Upstate University Health System.

Though Syverud is shifting the focus away from the city and back toward the university — a contrast from former Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s vision — this is a city issue that requires the university’s attention in order to move forward. While SU should not advocate for one side, it should state which decision would be in its best interest.

If SU stays quiet now, it will have no grounds for complaints after the highway’s reconstruction. By speaking up, the university can prevent any potential problems before it is too late.

I-81 physically separates SU from the Syracuse community. But SU should not separate itself from discussion involving the Syracuse community. Although the university is a separate entity not responsible for city decisions, the reconstruction of the highway will affect SU as much as it does the city. The university should publicize its opinions now before the fate of I-81 is set in stone.

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Reader disagrees with article highlighting Israeli soldier’s story It was disappointing to read your article cheerleading an SU student’s role fighting for Israel in the recent war in Gaza (‘Call of Duty’, Aug. 28). At the time of writing, a ceasefire brokered by Egypt on Aug. 26 was holding, following weeks of hostilities in which over 2,100 Palestinians (including around 500 children) had been killed by Israeli forces, and 64 Israeli soldiers and 6 civilians (including one child) had been killed by Palestinian militants. Both Israel and Hamas have been accused of war crimes by the UN Human Rights Council, for which they may face investigation in the International Criminal Court.

While it is undoubtedly of interest that one

of our students (Harel Rush) has played a part in this violence, it is also true that in keeping with SU’s spirit of fairness and openness, and in accordance with basic journalistic ethics, this newspaper should report more than one side of the story. For example, you quote Rush’s view that “The ground entry into Gaza was essential for the protection of Israel and its citizens,” but neglect to mention that independent observers including the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, have condemned Israeli operations as “a moral outrage and a criminal act” (in reference to Israeli shelling of a UN school in which displaced Palestinian civilians were sheltering).

In a wider context, this piece presents a one-sided view of the Israel/Palestine narrative, describing Rush’s grandfather’s role in Israel’s “War for Independence.” For Palestinians, this period is known as “al-Nakba” (The Catastrophe), during which 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes by Jewish militias. Since 1967, many of these refugees have lived under (an often brutal) Israeli military occupation in Gaza and the West Bank. In July, the American public was offered a rare glimpse of this reality when Tariq Abu Khdeir, a 15-year-old Arab boy who happens also to be a U.S. citizen, was filmed being beaten unconscious, then repeatedly

stomped in the face by Israeli police during a protest in the West Bank. Most Palestinians do not have the privilege of having their stories told.

Apparently without irony, this front-page article appeared alongside ‘SU offers minor in Arabic’, in which the highlighted quote read: “People started to realize that they don’t know anything about the Middle Eastern region or its culture.” Perhaps The Daily Orange editorial team should do some brushing up of their own.

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Obama must respond to ISIS threat

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n Thursday, when asked in a news conference about how to combat The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), President Barack Obama stated: “We don’t have a strategy yet.” Not having a plan to combat the growing threat of ISIS is reflective of an administration that is incompetent when handling foreign policy.

ISIS is a Sunni extremist group that follows jihadist principles. The group promotes religious violence and are extremely anti-Western.

In January, Obama compared ISIS to a junior varsity team, saying, “The analogy we used around here sometimes, and I think it’s accurate, that is if a JV team puts on a Lakers uniforms, that does not make them Kobe Bryant.”

Now, according to a The Washington Post article from Aug. 8, the president himself recognized that “(Islamic State) forces have called for the systematic destruction of the entire Yazidi people, which would constitute genocide.”

Obama’s knowledge of basketball is nice, but let’s examine this “JV team” the U.S. has no strategy to combat.

According to an article in The Economist from June, ISIS may have

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6,000 fighters in Iraq and 3–5,000 fighters in Syria. That’s about 10,000 very violent players.

ISIS is well funded, too. In mid2014, according to a report on June 17 from The Guardian, Iraqi intelligence gathered information from an ISIS militant that revealed that the terrorist group has assets worth up to $2 billion. According to a June 16 article from Foreign Policy, ISIS has the ability to fund itself, without outside donors, through bank robbery, kidnapping and extortion.

The territorial gains of this JV squad are rather impressive too, along with alarming actions against people who disagree with them.

On Aug. 19, ISIS beheaded James Foley, an American journalist who went missing in Syria in November of 2012. His execution was posted on YouTube.

On Aug. 28, Foreign Policy reported that moderate Syrian rebels

obtained a laptop from an ISIS hideout in January. The laptop contains documents on how to develop biological weapons, including the weaponization of the bubonic plague.

ISIS is dangerous, plain and simple. In an Aug. 21 article from the Financial Times, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said, “(ISIS) is as sophisticated and well-funded as any group that we have seen. They’re beyond just a terrorist group.”

In order to combat ISIS, the terrorist group needs to be squashed immediately, not just contained. The U.S. cannot allow a radical organization to take away basic human rights.

I implore the president to quickly develop a plan to combat ISIS so that the people of Iraq and Syria can practice religious freedom without fear of execution. The threat that ISIS poses did not spring up overnight. Obama should have a plan to combat this militant group by now, and the fact that he does not is embarrassing.

Chris Pulliam is a sophomore policy studies and political science major. His column appears weekly. He can be reached at clpullia@syr.edu.

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Student feels Maxwell needs to have better learning environment Maxwell, the School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Maxwell, the leading Public Affairs School in the Nation. Maxwell, the most boring building on campus.

Unlike the Physics building, which has a mind-numbingly boring exterior with a mildly interesting interior (it helps that you can people watch through the walls between classes), the Maxwell building suffers from just the opposite, and even worse: a classic, but appropriate, exterior combined with an under-stimulating, monotonous and absent interior.

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Newhouse, Whitman and Life Sciences enjoy modernity, while Lyman, Hall of Languages and Tolley enjoy some grace in their old age. While we may have varying opinions about our many academic homes, I am sure most everyone feels that Maxwell leaves much to be desired, especially given how high it holds itself.

The most interesting room is the Founder’s Room, but is rarely open to anyone, let alone the public. Maxwell Auditorium is decent and comes with an air of nostalgia for how college felt generations ago. Even the main

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entranceway with George Washington is a little interesting and brings to mind the Greek origins of democracy.

Yet, a quick stroll through the rest of the building imparts almost no thoughts whatsoever. The walls are white, with the occasional department specific bulletin board. In fact, the north facing entrance just had its doors repainted, a bright and vibrant… white. Here and there are some portraits of individuals integral to the creation of the building and school, but there is nothing perplexing, nothing thought-provoking, nothing “Maxwel-

lian” about it.

Isn’t Maxwell supposed to be a leader among its peers? Should our building not reflect our high self-esteem and position in our fields? I am not asking for a complete remodel, but surely even Robert Rauschenberg’s “White Painting,” or, dare I say, Malevich’s “Black Square with Red Square,” could add to what we are currently forced to look at. Perhaps I am alone in thinking this, but walking through Maxwell (and Eggers) should spark a person’s interest in the world around them.

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i-81

I-81 will reach the end of its useful life in 2017 and by then construction is slated to start on a new version of the highway, which has had a controversial presence in the city since it was built in the 1950s. As discussions move into the next phase, many are confused about the future direction of I-81 and who will be deciding the highway’s fate. Many Syracuse community members say the public comment period has resulted in a lot of ideas but little consensus on the best option or even what factors should be taken into account when making the decision.

“The process whereby this decision is going to be made is purposefully unclear and that’s so everyone can deny responsibility at the end,” said David Rubin, professor and dean emeritus at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Rubin lives in the area and has been an active participant in the debate.

But when all the reports and public comments are completed, it’s not clear who will actually be making the final decision about the highway, Rubin said.

No one is sure whether the governor or the state DOT or the secretary of transportation or someone else will be making the final call, he said.

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The lack of clarity over who’s in charge also makes it hard to figure out who to lobby and who is being lobbied behind the scenes, he said. Destiny USA, a strong opponent of bringing down the highway, has been lobbying various state assembly members but no one is sure how much power they will have in the process, Rubin added.

But other Syracuse institutions — including Syracuse University — have purposefully kept quiet about what option they prefer.

Although SU has not backed any options, it has considered how construction on I-81 could affect the university.

In July, the I-81 workgroup appointed by Chancellor Kent Syverud released its final report, which outlined the need to improve both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on campus and on the Hill, regardless of which option is eventually chosen.

Whatever decision is made will have a huge effect on Syracuse for a long time and indicate how the city will develop going forward, Rubin said.

“This will be a sign of whether Syracuse is going to continue to be dominated by conservative, backward thinking,” Rubin said, “or whether Syracuse is finally going to decide, based on its sad history, that there are better ways to do things and that this is one good chance to try and change the character of the city.”

With the comment period now at an end,

NYSDOT is now working on creating a final scoping report, said Gene Cilento, the public information officer for the Department of Transportation Syracuse region. The final report will have six or more options based on public comments. Some of the options in this report may be new or may have been ruled out earlier in the process, he said.

After the final report is completed and approved, the next step is to put together preliminary designs and prepare a draft environmental impact statement, Cilento said.

Peter Sarvers said the debate about I-81 has focused too much on the structure of the new highway and not enough on how it will affect the community.

“One of the problems has been that the media has followed the lead of the department of transportation and has been defining things in terms of what kind of roadway we want,” he said.

Sarvers is a board officer of the Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse, a coalition of about 30 churches and other non-profits from both Syracuse and the surrounding suburbs. In January, ACTS started the Moving People Coalition with the goal of increasing dialogue and giving people a better opportunity to share their views on the future of I-81.

There has been little discussion of how any changes to I-81 will affect the community in

terms of factors such as economic development and housing, Sarvers said. For example, when I-81 was first routed through Syracuse in the 1950s, the 15th ward was bulldozed to make room for the highway, he said.

Although most people in the coalition lean toward creating a street-level highway, Sarvers said the group doesn’t have an official position yet, though he hopes to solidify one in the coming weeks.

Onondaga County Legislator Kathleen Rapp, R-5th District, said she “isn’t crazy” about any of the options that have been presented so far but said that whatever option is chosen, it’s important to keep I-81 in Syracuse.

The highway makes Syracuse stand out from other cities and has played a crucial role in making Syracuse easy to travel to and from, she said.

“I was pretty disappointed,” Rapp said. “In four years of research and public meetings we’ve come up with nothing but the same.”

This viewpoint is shared by the Save81 coalition, of which Rapp is a member. The coalition consists of business owners, government officials, union members and residents who all believe in keeping I-81 in Syracuse.

Said Rapp: “Taking the spine out of Syracuse would be the wrong thing to do.” jliannet@syr.edu

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Syracuse orchestra to teach science, math through music to area middle schools

By Anagha Das staff writer

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everal middle schools in Onondaga County will have the opportunity to learn science and math through music starting this school year.

Symphoria, a local orchestra in Syracuse, has created an innovative music program called the Sound of Nature, which will educate students about the environment and climate of Central New York through interactive nature-inspired music, according to a recent press release from the Central New York Community Foundation.

Symphoria is the orchestra of Musical Associates of Central New York, a non-profit organization made up of nearly 50 members of the former Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, according to the orchestra’s website. By the end of its first year, Symphoria had acquired approximately 1,300 season subscribers and more than 34,000 in overall attendance.

“The orchestra will teach students in a classroom setting through music as an interdisciplinary educational experience linking other core subjects,” said Catherine Underhill, the managing director of the orchestra.

The Sound of Nature is an expansion of a pilot program that Symphoria launched in 2013 in the LaFayette and Liverpool school districts, according to the release.

In addition to classroom activities, the Sound of Nature will also show a video produced by State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry faculty members to help explain the science connected to the naturethemed music featured in the video, according to an Aug. 27 Syracuse New Times article.

The group has displayed interest in nature and environmental issues through previous performances, according to the article. At one performance, Symphoria used visual projections showing various scenes of nature while

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playing melodies that sounded like rain and thunderstorms. Through a piece by Beethoven, they brought about awareness to local environmental concerns and the role the audience plays, according to the article.

John Eberle, vice president of grants and community initiatives at the CNY Community Foundation, said the foundation awarded $18,000 to Symphoria. This is the Community Foundation’s first grant to Symphoria to act as CNY’s new source for orchestral music and education, he added. Students in the West Genesee, Chittenango and Fabius-Pompey districts will

experience this program, and a fourth district is yet to be decided, Eberle said.

“Symphoria’s program made a lot of sense to us because of the great opportunity it provides for young people,” he said.

Eberle said the grant for Symphoria falls within the range of an average education grant.

The CNY Community Foundation looks for program development and the context of grant requests to decide which programs should be funded. They hold three competitive grant rounds each year, and the board agreed that Symphoria qualified for the grant. Eberle said that Symphoria

received the amount they requested.

“We’ve funded similar educational programs but this is the first time we’ve funded Symphoria,” added Eberle. “Adding the arts in education have been proven to improve learning and is an essential component to it.”

Eberle thinks the challenge of the program, like many others, will be sustaining their work.

“We don’t support ongoing operations, we support new and expanding programs. The organizations figure out how they are going to sustain their own programs,” he said. amdas@syr.edu

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newhouse not an internship program. Students take Newhouse classes just as they would in Syracuse, and may take College of Arts and Sciences classes online if they wish as well.

However, she said students also have the chance to interact with professionals and intern three times a week at prestigious communications institutions in the city such as Cosmopolitan, DeVries and Hearst Public Relations.

Students are also paired up with a mentor who works in their industry. The mentor is a Newhouse alum and serves as a support system for the students.

Franklin added that students in the program live at 1760 3rd Ave., which is an Educational Housing Services dorm. The dorm, she said, is a very convenient distance from their classes in the Fisher Center, which is SU’s academic building in the city.

The housing cost for this program is $6,875,

which is a little bit more expensive than housing at Syracuse, she added. Brody said students who are from or live near the city are welcome to live at home and commute to classes every day on their own.

“But, the real difference is that you’re now living in New York City — a big city — versus Syracuse — a small college town,” Franklin said. “For example, a slice of pizza in Syracuse might cost you almost $2, whereas in New York City it would cost you $2.80.”

Andrew Muckell, a student in the program and a Daily Orange staff writer, is a senior television, radio and film major interning at The Colbert Report.

Muckell said that the only downside of the program is that life in Syracuse was much easier and much more comfortable than it is in NYC. Nonetheless, he said the experience has taught him how to be smarter with his time and how to live on his own and be independent.

He added that the program’s location in NYC provides students the opportunity to meet all kinds of people from all walks of life.

Kaitlyn Frey, a junior magazine and political science major in the NYC program, is interning at Cosmopolitan.

Frey said she loves having the opportunity to intern at her dream job while still taking classes. She said there are more internship opportunities and less competition during school semesters, which gives students the chance to get a lot of personal attention.

“Everyone involved in the program, especially the alumni, is so willing to help you with anything you need,” she said. “Whether it’s advice about your resume or cover letter, about how to make it in an internship or about how not to get lost on the subway, everyone is so helpful.”

Frey said she was also excited about upcoming visits to the TIME.com and the Google and Twitter buildings, where they will be able to meet with all their digital directors.

Franklin said only seven students applied this semester, but she is anticipating a lot of growth for next year. zssaifi@syr.edu

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sound beat in the libraries’ Belfer Audio Archive, the show engages listeners on a daily basis from across the country and internationally.”

McLaughlin, who is also the project manager for Sound Beat, said the program has been a great way to raise SU’s profile and increase exposure to the Belfer Audio Archive’s vast musical collection. She added that the $15,000 grant will provide funding to expand the Sound Beat Class Partnership Project by selecting a graduate assistant to work alongside the radio show’s producer, Jim O’Connor.

The Sound Beat Class Partnership Project provides students with practical research experience and developmental script-writing skills. The best student scripts are then produced and distributed for the program, which allows students to gain real-world experiences, publishing credit and nationwide exposure, according to the press release.

The graduate assistant will handle all of Sound Beat’s social media activities and its blog, allowing O’Connor to work more with classes that are interested in developing scripts, which may eventually be produced for the show.

making waves Here’s a closer look at SU Libraries’ national public radio program, Sound Beat.

$15,000 The amount of money received in a grant for the Sound Beats radio program

200 The number of radio markets that carry the Sound Beat program

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“Working with students through the Sound Beat Class Partnership is really one of the most rewarding parts of my job,” O’Connor said.

McLaughlin added that there has been interest from students from many different academic programs on campus, including art and music histories, African American studies and several Newhouse programs.

The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust grant also includes funding for O’Connor as the producer to represent Sound Beat by traveling to two public radio conferences. The funding will enable the digitization of the Belfer Audio Archive’s recordings as well.

“This grant from The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust will help us add value to the program and make the experience a better one for students and our listeners,” O’Connor said. smswann@syr.edu

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Ace Hood and artists 3LAU, Tinashe, Broods and Misterwives.

Juice Jam 2014 is the 10th festival and will start at 11 a.m. on Sunday. For the second consecutive year, the festival will feature two stages at Skytop Field on South Campus.

Tickets for Syracuse University and SUNYESF students cost $15 with a school ID. jmatting@syr.edu

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SU website fundraises for groups ‘CuseFunder solicits donations for spirited university organizations

By Olivia Johnson contributing writer

Syracuse University now has a way to kick it up a notch when it comes to fundraising.

‘CuseFunder is a crowdfunding website that allows the SU community to donate money to a specific project of their choosing.

So far, five projects have used the services of ‘CuseFunder to raise money for their cause since the website launched in June.

Corey Falter, the assistant director of direct marketing and participation, is the leader of ‘CuseFunder. He worked in collaboration with internal marketing and web development staffers to develop and launch the site.

The website has been in the works for a few years, but in the last year and a half it took off, Falter said.

Falter is now tasked with educating people about ‘CuseFunder, as it’s fairly new and relatively

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In My Father’s Kitchen opens doors to local refugees, homeless Text by John Pearson contributing writer

Photos by Frankie Prijatel asst. photo editor

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hen John Tumino rolled up to a red light in his car three years ago, he watched as the driver in front of him ignored a homeless man holding a cardboard sign.

“There’s a story behind every cardboard sign,” Tumino said. He was sympathetic that the man, whose name was Tim, was being ignored.

“I knew this guy must have felt like he was invisible,” Tumino said. “Also, with me being a minister, there was a spiritual part (of me) that felt like ‘I see you, and I know God sees you.’”

Tumino, then a chef at Asti Caffe in Syracuse, immediately bought the man a sandwich and introduced himself.

When he told Tim that he was not invis-

ible, Tim took a deep breath and said, “Thank you. I feel like nobody sees me.”

From there, Tumino left his job and created In My Father’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization for those who can no longer stand living under a bridge and wish to change their lives.

Last week, the organization opened its new headquarters in a recently renovated building at 501 Hawley Ave. Until then, Tumino ran the organization out of his own home and truck.

With a new location, the organization is now looking to get the Syracuse University community involved.

Friends — the word the organization prefers to use rather than “client” or “statistic” — come in through the front door, profess their rejection of homelessness and are led into the upstairs portion of the house.

Upstairs, Tumino has a bathroom with a whirlpool tub; two walk-in, take-

Corey Falter assistant director of direct marketing and participation of ‘cusefunder

(ABOVE) JOHN TUMINO stands outside of the new In My Father’s Kitchen headquarters. Tumino created the organization three years ago.

(BELOW) In My Father’s Kitchen feeds, bathes and clothes local refugees and the homeless of Syracuse. The headquarters opened last week.

all-you-need closets full of privately donated clothing; and a kitchen to satisfy the hunger for those who need a meal.

Tumino and his wife, Leigh Ann,

then sit the friends down and ask why they chose to come into the organization. IMFK then works with other local see kitchen page 10

unknown around campus. “‘CuseFunder is not meant to replace anything we (the university) are doing, but complement existing works,” Falter said.

But, ‘CuseFunder is one of the only ways for donors to give money to specific projects and be able to specifically track what their money is being used for, he said.

In order for an organization to use ‘CuseFunder to raise money, the Office of Program Development has to approve the project.

The project must also be involved and work in collaboration with a see cusefunder page 10

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kitchen organizations and individuals to help the friends find their new path and keep them on it. Tumino estimates that with the help of IMFK, the process of living under a bridge to under a roof can range from six months to a year.

As IMFK grows, Tumino said he could use some help from SU students and staff. Beyond the shortage of manpower or “sous-chefs,” Tumino believes IMFK needs students from SU to come and set an example for local children.

“These kids need to know that it’s possible to make it up the Hill, and they need to find something to get interested in,” Tumino said.

Tumino hopes to one day use the basement of the new headquarters as a place where children can receive academic assistance from people like Carolyn Blount, a local public school teacher and sous-chef at IMFK. “There is so much turmoil and despair in the world,” Blount said. “There are many local and ref-

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cusefunder college on campus.

“We try to pick projects that we think people are interested in,” Falter said. “The ideal project is one that has a lot of excitement and a passionate fan base or group that doesn’t have a way to support its program.”

Since June, Falter said ‘CuseFunder has raised more than a combined $50,000 for its projects. The highest donation was from alum-

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ugee children who cannot get the help they need.”

In IMFK’s three years, 13 friends have made it out from under the bridge. But the organization has buried nine of them along the way. The organization helps the homeless population, refugees and local children.

Now that IMFK has a tangible location, Tumino is hoping he’ll be able to help even more friends. The amount of assistance the organization can provide is dependent on the number of available sous-chefs.

Rich Lester, an IMFK trustee, said for the average person, the first step is understanding the situation.

“If they come and see what we’re doing, then they’ll be more inclined to interact and help,” Lester said.

Tumino hopes that his organization can provide college students with the ability to have an affect on someone else’s life. And everyone, he said, has something to give.

Said Tumino: “The best way to get your prayers answered is to answer someone else’s.” jepearso@syr.edu

nus Warren Kimble ’57, who donated $12,000 for the marching band’s travel fund, Falter said.

Along with the Syracuse University Marching Band, the School of Information Studies has enlisted ‘CuseFunder to help raise money for its The It Girls Overnight Retreat, which is an annual weekend event for local high school girls interested in the field of technology.

Through ‘CuseFunder, the iSchool set a goal to raise $5,000. Fifty-five donors later, the college has now raised $10,275 for the retreat in November. “‘CuseFunder and crowdfunding efforts in

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general, have allowed the iSchool to engage our alumni and friends in a new and exciting way by telling compelling stories about our students, faculty and programs,” said Jessica Murray, the development associate for the iSchool. “We’re particularly excited about the breadth of support we’ve received from these initiatives.”

Scott Barrett, the assistant dean for advancement in the iSchool, said in an email that he was pleased with the money the iSchool has raised using ‘CuseFunder and intends to use the crowdfunding program again.

“We believe that crowdfunding is an important tool in encouraging gifts and increasing engagement with our school,” he said. “Additionally, we believe it encourages great numbers of first time donors and allows supporters the ability to direct their gifts to programs they find most meaningful.”

In the future, Falter said he wants ‘CuseFunder to help more projects raise money. He added that he hopes there’s a possibility for student organizations to use the website in the future. otjohnso@syr.edu

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Buckle up kids — it’s Juice Jam time. This unofficial kickoff to the school year is always a crazy day, but unfortunately, how to dress for this event can become a challenge. Think of it this way: don’t wear anything that will get totally destroyed. Check out this guide for Juice Jam essentials. ekbaty@syr.edu

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There are so many options for holding your hair back — something that is absolutely necessary in the heat. Use a headband or tie a scarf around your head to achieve the same look. You can even get one with a floral print if you’re aiming for the flower look.

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Ladies, it’s time to retire the flower crown. As cute as it is, it’s been done too many times and we need to move on. Try something more practical like a hat or scarf but whatever you do, stay away from the cliché.

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The great thing about wearing a pair of cheap shades is that if you lose them, it’s no big deal. If you break them, it’s no big deal. Grab a pair with a fun shape or a pop of color. It’ll add a little flavor to your look, which is always a must at festivals.

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Here’s the thing about expensive sunglasses: when you’re jumping vigorously to your favorite song, they’re going to fall off. Someone will step on them and break them. If you’re going to take the risk, make sure to put them on a neck strap.

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Go for a necklace that’s a little shorter and trendier — trendy can definitely mean less expensive. You can only wear this triangle fad for another few months, so take advantage while you can.

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Stay away from long necklaces because they can cling to other concertgoers.

Remember, you’re going to be in close contact with a lot of people, so wear things that are tighter to your body.

Also, bows are too preppy for the typical festival look.

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The main goal with footwear is to have comfort and protection, so wear an old pair of Converse. They can afford to get caked with dirt, while at the same time covering your feet completely without weighing you down. Your feet will thank you later.

10 FLIP FLOPS Picture hundreds of kids jumping around in a field of mud for hours on end in mosh pit fashion. Now think about what this means for your feet. Whatever you do, don’t wear open-toe shoes.

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Festivals are a great time to try all those ideas on Pinterest that you pinned but never planned on actually doing. If you make a bracelet with elastic, it won’t fall off mid-mosh pit, and you can incorporate fun messages, like “rage.”

11 WATCH Don’t wear an expensive watch. You never know what could happen to it, and it’s a little too clunky for all the dancing you’ll be doing. Rely on your phone for the time if you need it, but leave the Michael Kors at home.

6 TIE BRACELET Bracelets like this are great because you can wear more than one. They tend to be handmade or inexpensive, so the whole look won’t cost you that much. Layer a lot or just a few. Either way, it’s flexible and festive.

12 BCBG BRACELETS Bracelets like this are risky because they have a snap as opposed to a tie or clasp.

It could come undone and you could lose it. The leather moves around on your wrist more than elastic, which could drive you crazy.

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Thrust into lead role, Moranz moves past growing pains

By Paul Schwedelson staff writer

MacKenzie Moranz performs the same routine before every game. The Syracuse goalie warms up by making saves on short-distance shots and long-distance shots and defending crosses from the sideline.

With four minutes left before the start of the game, Moranz begins passing with Syracuse head coach Phil Wheddon right in front of the team’s bench. They start about 20 yards apart and move farther back with every kick until their kicks span close to 50 yards.

The routine mirrored the sophomore’s expanding role before the Orange tied UConn, 1-1, in its home opener on Monday.

Moranz was supposed to be the team’s backup goalie until an injury to freshman Courtney Brosnan made her the Orange’s starter without any in-game experience.

Now Moranz has started all four games for Syracuse (1-1-2) and is experiencing the growing pains of a first-year starter. Wheddon — who said Moranz has to improve her footwork — recognizes the position she’s in and has approved of her play early in the season.

“A goalkeeper gets better with experience,” Wheddon said. “You don’t get better in training. You can do technical things in training but you’ve got to play games, so every game she’s getting better and better.”

For the prior four seasons, the Orange didn’t think twice about its goalie. Brittany Anghel was a four-year starter who set school records in wins, with 28, and shutouts, with 21.

Following Anghel’s graduation this past spring, SU entered 2014 with two potential replacements for Anghel on its roster — Moranz and Brosnan. During preseason, Brosnan suffered an injury, narrowing Wheddon’s options and catapulting Moranz into the lineup.

Moranz has played the entirety of all four games thus far and has allowed four goals.

“It’s different, but it’s good,” Moranz said of becoming the starting goalie. “You’ve got to push yourself every day to keep making those bigger strides when you get the opportunity.”

But even before knowing she’d be a starter, Moranz intensely prepared for her sophomore season.

Over the summer, Moranz did crossfit workouts multiple times a week while

also swimming, lifting weights and training. Adam Palumbo, her high school coach at Pittsford Sutherland, described her as a “machine.” Moranz’ strong communication skills helped her defense’s organization and gave her teammates the confidence to trust her in high school.

“I think her strongest opponent is herself,” Palumbo said, “and I think she needs to realize that she’s doing a great job no matter what, because she is harder on herself than anyone else. I think that sometimes can deter her. But she is mentally the toughest girl I’ve coached around” Against UConn, Moranz’s first-ever start at SU Soccer Stadium, she made a glaring mistake. Ten minutes into the game, she allowed a goal on a long-range shot from beyond the 18-yard box. The ball came screaming through the air and whizzed past Moranz, who had more time than usual to react.

“When you look at the goal that we conceded, you would say that you would want that one to be saved,” Wheddon said, “but then she came up with the huge save at the end to

preserve the tie.”

After keeping the Orange alive throughout the game, Moranz made the most important save of the contest in the second overtime period. She dove to stop a shot inside the box with less than three minutes left in the game,

I think her strongest opponent is herself and I think she needs to realize that she’s doing a great job no matter what because she is harder on herself than anyone else.

a loss to the Huskies for just the second time in 20 meetings.

Moranz isn’t Anghel, not yet at least, but her save percentage in her first four career starts (84.6 percent) is better than Anghel’s was (66.7 percent) at that point of her career.

And with every step back that Wheddon and Moranz take in their pregame routine, Moranz takes a step forward once the whistle blows.

“MacKenzie is still learning,” Wheddon said. “She’s thrust into this position and she’s doing a great job so far.” pmschwed@syr.edu

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stretching her hand and tipping the ball with her orange and white Nike glove.

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hodge starting lineup. He recorded a career-best 12 tackles in the game, and his adaptation to middle linebacker has been a natural process ever since.

“There aren’t really many differences, maybe a few footwork things and some small stuff in coverage,” senior outside linebacker Cameron Lynch said of the two positions. “If you can play in the outside, you can play in the middle, and vice versa. Marqez is a natural linebacker and he’s been fine crossing over.”

Working on his communication, though, was a steep task for Hodge at the start of training camp.

When he was still unfamiliar with the position, Hodge said he had no way of breaking out of his shell. But as he learned the language of the defense and got comfortable in between

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setting school records in the indoor and outdoor 5,000-meter races, while holding top-five ranks in the 3,000- and 10,000-meter runs.

But as a coach at his alma mater, Fox worked with top-of-the-line short-distance runners, such as 2004 Olympian Sherridan Kirk from Trinidad and Tobago, rather than elite cross-country ones.

Upon coming to Syracuse in 2005, Fox took over a program with a culture that enabled him to mold it around his area of knowledge. To this day, though, Fox is adapting to the fact that coaching in

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seniors Lynch and Dyshawn Davis, he found himself taking ownership of the role.

Against Villanova, Hodge recorded five tackles — tied for fourth most on the team as Lynch led with 15 — and added a sack and two tackles for loss. He also helped the defense adjust to the Wildcats’ attack while clogging the middle of the field.

Villanova rushed up the middle 39 times and gained just 76 yards, which comes out to 1.9 yards per carry.

“It’s been little by little but I think I have really started to communicate better,” Hodge said. “The spot is all about communication because you are just in the middle of everything and have to control the middle of the field. That’s something I saw from Marquis that I am trying to do, too.”

The Orange’s run defense was arguably its strongest suit in 2013. Lynch, with 69, Spruill, with 66, and Davis, with 49, ranked second, third and fourth, respectively, on the team

in total tackles. The trio combined for 33.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. SU’s run defense gave up the fourth-fewest rushing yards in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Now Hodge is the new face in an established unit and the change has been relatively seamless.

Lea, barring any injuries, won’t have to make any more personnel decisions until the end of the season and he certainly isn’t rushing to.

a sport you excelled at doesn’t necessarily correlate to success since each runner learns differently.

“I was able to bring a lot of lessons I learned (at Auburn) from the entire program to (Syracuse), and probably learned a lot of what I wanted to do with the program,” Fox said. “Up here, distance running is a lot more important in the Northeast than it is in the Southeast.”

His vision upon arriving at Syracuse was to create a top-20 program and after a 10th-place finish for the men in Fox’s Big East tournament debut, the men rebounded to receive national votes for the first time in program history in 2006.

The Orange was on the map and had built what Fox called a “nice base” to attract high-

er-profile cross-country recruits.

“I would say for the most part, we really see what kids can do in cross-country in terms of recruiting,” SU assistant coach Adam Smith said. “I think the focus may be a little bit more on the top-end distance kids, rather than maybe some middle-distance kids like other programs tend to do.

“Here at Syracuse, our focus is distance-based.”

Part of what allowed the Orange to attract top recruits, Smith said, was the temperature.

Both Fox and Smith formerly coached at the University of North Carolina, where Smith said the cross-country team was restricted to practicing before 6 a.m. because of the blistering daytime heat.

Fox also added that Southern schools are immersed in what he called a “football culture,” so tradition draws the focus away from lesser-heralded sports such as cross-country — which isn’t the case at Syracuse.

With increased training options because of the weather and more emphasis on the sport, along with Fox’s plan to build the cross-country program, recruits started to buy in.

“Coach Fox had been there for a couple years before I got to Syracuse. By that point, the team was still up-and-coming,” 2013 SU graduate and cross-country runner Robert Molke said. “Being part of something that was so up-and-coming and trying to establish itself was a lot more enticing than joining an already established program.”

After three straight years of middle-of-thepack finishes in the Big East tournament for both the men and women, Fox guided both teams to their best-ever conference championship finishes

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in 2009 — the men finished first, the women third.

It was a culmination of what Fox called a “gradual-ness” over his first four years with SU, and proof that his vision was materializing into reality.

“There is definitely a focus on cross-country at Syracuse,” 2013 SU graduate and cross-country runner Griff Graves said. “(Director of Athletics) Darryl Gross asked Fox to develop a conference championship team and a team that will contend on a national level every year. And that is what Fox and (Associate Head Coach Brian) Bell have done.”

In the wake of 10th- and 22nd-place finishes in the 2013 NCA A championships from the men and women, respectively, Fox has his cross-country teams on the brink of national supremacy.

“The long-term goal here is always to be a national champion and that’s really what brings us to work every day,” Fox said. “We’re really happy to be a great conference team and we’re working really hard to be a great nationals team.”

Coming up on the decade mark of Fox’s tenure at Syracuse, the identity of the cross-country program is in stark contrast to when he took over.

After adapting his coaching focus to build the Orange, leading it to a peak in 2013, SU is riding its best-ever season into a 2014 season with national championship aspirations.

“We don’t want to lose a conference championship and I think that’s our goal every year,” Smith said. “We’ve now kind of put ourselves in the discussion for a run at the NCAA championship in the next two years.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman

CHRIS FOX has led Syracuse cross-country to national prominence after coming up from Auburn in 2005. He now enters his 10th season as head coach. courtesy of su athletics

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SU, USF schedule home-andhome series for 2015, 2016

By Sam Blum asst. copy editor

Syracuse will play South Florida in a homeand-home series starting in 2015, SU Athletics announced in a press release on Tuesday.

The Orange will travel to Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 10 of next year and will host the Bulls on Sept. 17, 2016.

USF leads the all-time series 6-2. The last

the beginning Syracuse will face Villanova, Central Michigan, Maryland and Notre Dame in its nonconference schedule in 2014. In its third season in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2015, here is how the Orange’s nonconference schedule has rounded out.

DATE OPPONENT Sept. 5 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 10

Rhode Island Central Michigan Louisiana State South Florida

unfamiliar foes Syracuse has not played more than eight games against any one of the four nonconference opponents that it’ll face to start the 2015 season.

• 1-0 all-time vs. Central Michigan • 2-0 all-time vs. Rhode Island • 1-1 all-time vs. LSU • 6-2 all-time vs. South Florida

time the two teams met was as Big East foes in 2012, and the Orange won 37-36 on a lastminute touchdown drive.

In that game, which was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, former SU quarterback Ryan Nassib threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns. And it was Nassib that capped a comeback with a one-yard touchdown pass to then-senior wide reciver Alec Lemon with just three seconds left in the game.

The Bulls opened their season against Western Carolina this past weekend, and beat the Catamounts 36-31. Freshman running back Marlon Mack, who will most likely play SU in both 2015 and 2016, led the Bulls’ offense in the win. He carried the ball 24 times and ran for 11.5 yards per carry, and finished with four touchdowns and 279 yards.

The home-and-home announcement also rounds out the Orange’s nonconference schedule for 2015, which can be seen below. sblum@syr.edu @SamBlum3

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Total games SU has played all-time against the four nonconference teams it’s scheduled to play to kick off the 2015 campaign.

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Dixon earns weekly ACC honor Named Co-Specialist of the Week after throwing game-winning TD pass

By Phil D’Abbraccio asst. sports editor

MARQEZ HODGE has inherited the middle linebacker spot from 2013 graduate Marquis Spruill. In between senior outside linebackers Cameron Lynch and Dyshawn Davis, the sophomore has established himself as the full-time starter for the Orange. sam maller staff photographer

Hodge finds voice as new middle linebacker

By Jesse Dougherty sports editor

Clark Lea knew he’d have to replace middle linebacker Marquis Spruill after the 2013 season. He just wasn’t exactly sure how.

“Going into camp we weren’t sure about the middle linebacker position and for a coach, that’s a weird spot to be in,” said Lea, Syracuse’s linebackers coach. “But then Marqez (Hodge) started to develop

and there was a point in camp where I thought ‘Yes, this is it.’

“From there, I felt a whole lot better about the situation.”

Hodge, who made his first start at middle linebacker in the Orange’s 27-26 win over Villanova on Friday, is the first to admit that he’s a shy guy. He inherits the spot from Spruill, a notably vocal leader who was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons.

But while Hodge has transitioned into a position that practically

demands on-field communication, the sophomore’s shyness has proven more a blessing than a curse.

When Hodge talks, his teammates listen. Not only because he’s at the heart of Syracuse’s defense, but because it’s uncommon “I don’t talk all the time, but when I do it’s usually serious,” Hodge said. “Not bad serious or anything, just that it’s something that everyone else should know.”

From a physical standpoint,

shifting from outside to middle linebacker isn’t too hard of a task.

Hodge played outside linebacker at Miami Central (Florida) High School and that’s the position he played when he caught SU coaches’ attention against Georgia Tech last season.

Syracuse switched to a 3-4 defense in that game — which ended in a 56-0 loss — and Hodge replaced defensive end Robert Welsh in the

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Fox carries Syracuse to national prominence meet the

coach Chris Fox Cross-country part 2 of 5

By Matt Schneidman asst. copy editor

To the left of Chris Fox’s desk sits a pair of orange and blue running shoes.

While those colors are the same

for the past two schools he’s coached at, the cultures and focuses of each are polar opposites.

CHRIS FOX A f t e r leading the Auburn cross-country team from 2001–04 and being part of the Tigers’ track and field coaching staff during that time, Fox took

the head coaching job at Syracuse, a school that puts an emphasis on long distance due to weather and tradition. He’s adapted to the shift from a Southern school to a Northeastern one, and with it, built the Orange into a national cross-country powerhouse.

Fox and his coaching staff have focused their recruiting to suit Syracuse’s established cross-country prowess. Combined with his long-distance expertise from his professional running career, Fox has transformed himself as a coach.

The Orange was once a back-of-thepack Big East program, but now is in the national discussion heading into Fox’s 10th season at Syracuse.

“I certainly learned a lot (from my own running), but as I mature as a coach, I think less autobiographically and more try to be in tune with each individual,” Fox said. “It definitely is an assistance (having run long distance). I’m learning every year too.”

At Auburn, Fox was a runner first, see fox page 14

Syracuse punter Riley Dixon was named an Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Specialist of the Week on Tuesday after throwing the game-winning touchdown pass on a fake-field goal in Syracuse’s 27-26 w in over Villanova on Friday night.

T h e senior shares the honor RILEY DIXON with Louisville running back and return man Corvin Lamb.

In the second overtime against the Wildcats, Dixon rolled to his left and hit tight end Kendall Moore with a jump pass to put the Orange ahead for good. Dixon also punted five times for 217 yards in the game, an average of 43.4 yards per punt. Two of his punts traveled further than 50 yards and two were downed inside the 20-yard line.

passing punter

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Syracuse players who have thrown a touchdown pass since 1956, when the statistic was first kept by sports-reference.com, including Riley Dixon.

655

SU games played since 1956 without a punter or kicker throwing a touchdown pass before Dixon did so Friday night.

Lamb, on the other hand, returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in the Cardinals’ 31-13 victory over Miami on Monday night.

The Specialist of the Week honor is the first for Dixon, who has been on the watch list the past two seasons for the Ray Guy Award, which is given to the country’s best punter. pmdabbra@syr.edu @PhilDAbb