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The Spark Contemporary Art Space has been Syracuse’s cultural hub of live music, art shows and poetry nights for more than 20 years. Page 7

The Marshall, a luxury apartment complex originally scheduled to be completed in August, will begin moving in previously displaced tenants on Friday. Page 3

Following in the footsteps of her mother, Taylor Bennett is stepping into a leadership role for SU defense, but isn’t losing sight of her past offensive skills. Page 12

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4 Greek chapters sanctioned

Building the bridge

By Catherine Leffert asst. news editor

Four Syracuse University Greek life organizations have been placed under sanctions for Code of Student Conduct violations since the beginning of the fall 2018 semester, according to the university’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. The Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha sorority — a Latinx-based sorority — has been suspended from campus, according to the FASA website. When a chapter is suspended or expelled, it is not allowed to operate on campus as a chapter, publically or “underground,” per the FASA website.

We continue to hold our fraternities and sororities to the highest standards of behavior.

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“The campus community can expect swift action whenever the University becomes aware of possible violations of the Code of Student Conduct,” Dean of Students Robert Hradsky said in a statement Sunday. “As our top-to-bottom review of Greek life is underway, we continue to hold our fraternities and sororities to the highest standards of behavior.” Investigative status means that a chapter potentially broke a policy and is being investigated by the university, according to FASA’s website. When a chapter is under investigative status, it is not allowed to host activities or recruit new members, Hradsky said. In the past two weeks, the Sigma Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Zeta Beta Tau fraternities have been put on investigative status. Sig Chi is also on disciplinary probation, according to the FASA website. FASA’s website currently says that ZBT is on “disciplinary reprimand,” but Hradsky said in a statement Sunday that ZBT is on “disciplinary probation.” FASA has not released specific details of the conduct violations that led to the chapters’ new sanctions. ZBT’s disciplinary probation is set to end in December 2018, and Sig Chi’s disciplinary probation is set to end in May 2019, according to FASA. Probation is a status between good standing and suspension or expulsion from the university. Probation can include different restrictions but usually means the chapter is not allowed to host social events. see sanctions page 4

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ine years ago, James Abbott and his wife, Beth, listened as members of their son’s speech education department said Alex — then a preteen — was no longer allowed to participate in art and chorus classes, citing disruptive behavior. With an art teacher for a mother and a music engineer as a father, Alex’s two passions were suddenly being taken from him. Alex has Down syndrome and is on the autism spectrum. And nine years ago, his school district said they were unable to accommodate to his needs. James — a professor of practice for music industry and technologies in the Setnor School of Music — in August concluded his seventh summer leading the Music Technology Access Project program at SU. The root of MTAP’s origin, James said, trace back to that spring day. Lying in bed late at night, James brainstormed ways he could take his background in audio engineering and music and channel that into a program that would best serve students like his Alex.

Despite the program’s late night conception, James said he didn’t need to do much convincing to get his coworkers on board. “I mentioned it in passing to my colleague, John Coggiola, and I got through two sentences and he said, ‘Yeah, we’re going to do this, right?’” MTAP works alongside students with physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities from Syracuse schools to create, produce and record music at SubCat Studios, near Armory Square. Kaleb Dorr, a social media and marketing manager at SubCat Studios, said the studio has had an active role in the MTAP program since Abbott first proposed the idea more than seven years ago. “We were in Skaneateles before here, we moved here in 2011,” Dorr said. “From there, we got really involved in the Syracuse community, whether it be with schools or with the local musicians here.” Working with students at the camp, Dorr said, reminds him of the influence music can have on someone’s life and sense of purpose. “Just seeing the smiles on their faces and watching their see mtap page 9

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iSchool Dean Liz Liddy announces retirement By Colleen Ferguson asst. news editor

Liz Liddy, dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, announced Friday that she will retire from her position at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. The search for her replacement

will begin this year, according to a Friday SU News release. During her 35-year tenure, the iSchool has created new opportunities for its students, including a graduate certificate program in data science and an increase in women student engagement in IT, per the release.

The iSchool’s undergraduate enrollment increased 71 percent under Liddy’s leadership, and graduate enrollment has increased 66 percent, per the release. Liddy has also helped raise more than $26 million to fund research and development. Liddy has been an SU student, professor, dean and member of

Chancellor Kent Syverud’s executive team during her career at the university. She began as a visiting assistant professor in 1983 and earned a Ph.D. from the iSchool in 1988. She became dean of the iSchool in 2008. She temporarily left her post as dean from 2015 to 2016, see liddy page 4

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SU’s $100 million fundraising plan, explained WHAT IS INVEST SYRACUSE? Invest Syracuse is a $100 million fundraising initiative intended to improve the SU student life, academics and financial aid. Invest Syracuse projects include a faculty hiring initiative, increased staffing at the Counseling Center and the addition of a fitness center on Mount Olympus.

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semester will pay an annual $3,300 tuition premium, which will help fund Invest Syracuse initiatives. The initiative will be funded with $30 million from the tuition premium, $30 million in “administration spending” cuts and $40 million in fundraising between 2017 and 2019. As part of Invest Syracuse, the university also plans to improve academic and career advising, increase support for mental health and wellness and bolster its research capabilities. SU will use the $40 million from fundraising to support financial aid opportunities for students. Syverud said in January that the university was on track to raise half that amount by the end of Fiscal Year 2018, in September. This part of Invest Syracuse also includes a schol-

arship program for high school valedictorians and salutatorians. Invest Syracuse is part of the Academic Strategic Plan, which sets an academic vision for SU and outlines how it can meet its goals. The ASP was rolled out in 2015 after Syverud became chancellor and has been approved by SU’s Board of Trustees. Student Association President Ghufran Salih and Vice President Kyle Rosenblum said during their spring 2018 campaign that they would encourage SU to be more transparent about where Invest Syracuse funds are being allocated. Rosenblum said he and Salih would push the university to release a detailed cost report showing where the funds are going. The $3,300 tuition premium pushes the cost of tuition at SU to

$50,230 for the 2018-19 academic year. Students who enrolled at SU before the current academic year will be grandfathered in and won’t have to pay the premium. The university announced in August that it had exceeded its $150 million fundraising for Fiscal Year 2017 by nearly $90,000. More than $24 million of that amount was earmarked for Invest Syracuse. SU officials have said that $20 million of the total $30 million in cuts has already been identified. Syverud has said that staff layoffs will not be part of the decrease in spending. The chancellor has also said the university identified $5 million in cuts in part by reducing the use of consultants across 14 administrative departments, among other things. cdarnell@syr.edu @caseydarnell_

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The Marshall to move in tenants starting Friday By Casey Darnell asst. news editor

The Marshall, an eight-story apartment complex on Marshall Street, will begin moving in tenants on Friday, one month after construction delays displaced all 287 tenants. The building — located where businesses such as Funk ‘n Waffles and Hungry Chuck’s bar used to be — plans to move in all displaced tenants by the end of September, said Rick Norris, The Marshall’s

A Syracuse woman, 18, was arrested on the charges of endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. when: Monday at 12:19 a.m. where: 100 block of Fountain St. MENACING A Syracuse man, 28, was arrested on the charges of menacing in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. when: Monday at 6:39 p.m. where: Destiny USA “NUISANCE” PARTY A Syracuse woman, 34, was arrested on the charge of “nuisance” party. when: Tuesday at 3:17 a.m. where: 600 block of Cannon St.

A Syracuse man, 80, was arrested on the charges of second-degree assault, menacing in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. when: Wednesday at 6:18 p.m. where: 500 block of Euclid Ave.

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Editor’s note: This story is part one of a weekly series tracking Syracuse University’s Invest Syracuse initiative.

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general manager, in a Friday email to tenants that was obtained by The Daily Orange. Construction on the building began in spring 2017. Winter weather and delayed utility work pushed back The Marshall’s construction timeline, preventing the building from opening before Syracuse University classes started in August. The building’s facade remains unfinished. Displaced tenants were offered alternative housing in the

Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Syracuse and at University Village Apartments on Colvin, a private apartment building on SU’s South Campus. The Marshall is charging future tenants for rent if they lived in the alternative housing, but those who found their own housing were not being charged for rent. Future tenants on floors four, five, six, seven and eight will move in at various times on Friday, and tenants on floors two and three

will move in on Saturday and Sunday, per the email. The Marshall’s first floor will be used for retail space, including a new restaurant called Blaze Pizza. The Marshall is providing moving and packing services and a shuttle to tenants at the Crowne Plaza and UV, per the email. Tenants living in both locations were given a $200 gift card and $50 in meal credits each week. cdarnell@syr.edu @caseydarnell_

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE A Syracuse man, 59, was arrested on the charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the third degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree. when: Thursday at 2:30 a.m. where: 1200 block of Lancaster Ave. DECLARATION OF DELINQUENCY A Syracuse man, 27, was arrested on the charge of declaration of delinquency. when: Sunday at 4:30 a.m. where: 1000 block of Comstock Ave. PROSTITUTION, FALSE PERSONIFICATION A Syracuse woman, 30, was arrested on the charges of prostitution and false personification. when: Friday at 5:30 p.m. where: 800 block of Park Street PETIT LARCENY A Nedrow woman, 47, was arrested on the charge of petit larceny. when: Friday at 8:02 p.m. where: Destiny USA UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA A Syracuse man, 18, was arrested on the charge of unlawful possession of marijuana. when: Saturday at 6:50 p.m. where: 200 block of Ostrom Ave. POSSESSION OF SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS A North Syracuse man, 26, was arrested on the charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids and littering and dumping. when: Saturday at 6:50 p.m. where: 200 block of Ostrom Ave.

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sanctions Further infractions can result in suspension or expulsion. The presidents of Sig Chi and Sig Ep and the vice president of SIA did not respond to requests for comment on this story. ZBT’s president, Matthew Wiener, initially agreed to speak to The Daily Orange on Sunday, but then did not respond to a phone call requesting comment on this story.

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During the 2017-18 academic year, four fraternities — Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Alpha Mu, Delta Tau Delta and Theta Tau — were suspended or expelled from SU. The sanctions come as SU conducts a “top to bottom” review of Greek life policies, activifrom page 1

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when Syverud appointed her interim vice chancellor and provost. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Liddy founded and led a software startup company in 1994 that won the Tibbetts Award from the United States Small Business Administration. She is the holder of eight software patents and has led 70 research projects, authored more than 110 research papers and given hundreds LIDDY of conference presentations on her work, per the SU News release. The iSchool created New York state’s first

ties and culture in the wake of the spring 2018 Theta Tau videos controversy. This summer, Senior Vice President for Enrollment and the Student Experience Dolan Evanovich announced that external consultants would conduct the review. SU has suspended or expelled the following Greek organizations since the beginning of the 2017-18 academic year: pended in fall 2017 for conduct violations that included hazing. behavior that threatened the safety of a person participating in its new member process. spring 2018 after a months-long hazing investigation. spring 2018 after videos surfaced showing people participating in behaviors Syverud has called “extremely racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, sexist, and hostile to people with disabilities.” 2018, according to FASA. The nature of the conduct violations is currently unclear.

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graduate certificate program in data science during Liddy’s tenure and also announced a new undergraduate minor in data analytics, per the release. From 2012 to 2014, she chaired the iSchools organization, a consortium with three initial member information schools, including SU. The organization now includes 95 information schools around the world. Liddy also founded the student group Women in Technology to support women IT students, per the SU News release. Women make up about 42 percent of the overall iSchool undergraduate population. Liddy currently serves on the board of the Madden School of Business at Le Moyne College, which led to a partnership between the iSchool and the Madden School that provides students access to programs and courses. cefergus@syr.edu | @ColleenEFergus2

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Students unfairly suspended by SU

Resident urges voters to support Rachel May

heta Tau is an interesting and complex case. On one hand, the vulgar display was conducted in a universityrecognized fraternity and included racial and ethnic slurs. Yet on the other hand, the skit clearly lacked malicious intent or any semblance of illegal activity. To restrict speech even as horrid as this isn’t conducive to furthering free speech on campus. Don’t get me wrong, this conduct needed to be addressed by the university. However, the response was similar to putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. You may stop bleeding for a while, but in the long term you’re probably no better off. By suspending the students, the university set a precedent of responding to ignorance with unilateral exile. This is a dangerous standard to maintain because it’s hard to configure at what point satire becomes unacceptable. Upon a request for a comment, the university declined to answer. “The way the university dealt with Theta Tau makes me afraid, because if I make a mistake I don’t even know how I’ll be sure to get a fair trial,” said Ryan Salzman, a junior chemistry major at SU. The observers in the room that night seemed to have no issue with the skit, which is what

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would constitute an immediate breach of peace. Without the university exploring the attitudes of the students present, injury inflicted by the participants wasn’t established. Being that the video was not released by Theta Tau, its role in the public area is irrelevant to the ruling. In convicting participants of violations in a student hearing where no representation was allowed, the university was both the judge and the complainant. SU chose to further suppress the rights of students to defend themselves. In the future I hope we’re able to move forward constructively — perhaps with extensive sensitivity training in the place of retribution. It is important to note that this situation did expose a codependent relationship with some groups on campus and unsavory behavior. Granted, the skit was obviously intended to be humorous. It probably never occurred to the members, even those actively participating, that this

behavior was damaging. Yet, this in essence is the problem with these organizations. Abhorrent behavior is so deeply embedded in the way certain organizations operate that it unfortunately becomes acceptable, and in some cases obligatory. According to a document filed in federal court, the skit was not a new occurrence, but a Theta Tau tradition. It is clear that this was organized, and the purpose was to be obscene. In the video, it was also clear there were many people in the room who had nothing to do with this skit — aside from being observers. And it seems like no one has an issue with their presence. Their complicit behavior was clearly part of a normative social process. Ultimately, the decision to dissolve the fraternity was the right thing. As an academic organization, there should be an emphasis on ensuring inclusivity and safety in all learning environments. SU rightfully put a stop to Theta Tau’s damaging traditions but should’ve handled the individual students’ retributions differently.

Harrison Garfinkle is a junior communication and rhetorical studies major. His column runs biweekly. He can be reached at hgarfink@syr.edu.

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Artist disputes exhibit’s authenticity

here are no sculptures attributable to Auguste Rodin in the Syracuse University Art Galleries’ Aug. 16 to Nov. 18, 2018, “Rodin: The Human Experience, Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections” exhibition. The exhibition contains nondisclosed posthumous (1925-1995) secondgeneration removed forgeries with counterfeit “A Rodin” signatures in bogus editions falsely attributed to a dead Auguste Rodin (d 1917). The exhibition’s “ORIGINAL WORKS” didactic panel states: “To provide funding for his museum, Rodin took the then-unusual step of authorizing posthumous casting of his bronzes, to then be sold to benefit the museum. Such casts are termed ‘authorized posthumous casts’ and are deemed originals by French law and the international art world.” Aside, because Syracuse University is not in France and America

is not a French province, this Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation’s nonsense is overtly contradicted by Auguste Rodin’s 1916 will, documented by the former Musee Rodin curator Monique Laurent in her “Observations on Rodin and His Founders” essay, published in the National Gallery of Art’s 1981 Rodin Rediscovered catalogue. On page 285, Laurent wrote: “Notwithstanding the transfer of artistic ownership authorized to the State of M. Rodin, the latter expressly reserves for himself the enjoyment during his life, of the reproduction rights of those objects given by him.” Additionally, the exhibition’s didactic panel states: “In this exhibition each label will help you understand the origin of the piece. The label tells you when Rodin originally modeled the piece in clay or plaster.” In a Feb. 1, 2000, fax to Gary Arseneau, the Musee Rodin curator Antoinette Le Normand-

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Romain wrote the following: “In response to your fax of 26 January, I precise that when the edition of a new subject shall be decided, we derive a new ordeal in the molds that our listings have to avoid sending the originals platres a foundry. These molds are the molds of Rodin, and we therefore provide a perfect fidelity. This way the original plasters remain intact.” The March 3, 1981, French decree No. 81.255, Article 9, in part, states: “All facsimiles, casts of casts, copies, or other reproductions of an original work of art as set out in Article 71 of Appendix III of the General Code of Taxes, executed after the date of effectiveness of the present decree, must carry in a visible and indelible manner the notation ‘Reproduction.’”

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Trying to follow the money trail that runs from corporate donors to Sen. Dave Valesky and the recently disbanded Independent Democratic Caucus (IDC) is a bit like trying to figure out which of the landed gentry and their high-end lawns are responsible for turning Skaneateles Lake into toxic goo. In the end, this much is clear: the more money that NYC real estate developers pour into the coffers of upstate representatives, the more endangered Syracuse’s vital resources become. The city of Syracuse needs a true advocate in the New York Senate, one who, for example, will fight for school aid, a commitment on which the Senator has defaulted. Fortunately, Rachel May, a life-long educator, has stepped up to run against the IDC’s co-founder and his doubledealing. Rachel May knows it’s well past time to bring home the funds that Syracuse children need and deserve. In the recent Campbell Conversations, May offered a clear and reasonable proposal to help secure some of those school funds: apply a very small tax on those

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earning more than $500,000 a year. Valesky objected on the grounds that we’re a high tax state, and more taxes would drive people away. In other words, it’s okay to sacrifice the education of thousands of city children to protect a small group of the richest among us. A leader who is willing to hurt kids won’t blink when it comes to hurting the people who teach them. Surely, teachers in central New York won’t soon forget that Valesky stood by while the Republican Party poisoned a bill that would have finally ended the state’s reliance on children’s test scores to judge teachers. As Valesky takes receipt of yet another contribution from the Real Estate Board of NY—$16,500—I hope that central New York teachers will vote for the interests they share with their students. It’s time that the vanishing middle class make a choice: stand in solidarity with the most exploited or meet the same fate. A vote for Rachel May is a vote for Syracuse.

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Artist Ani DiFranco to perform By Lydia Niles feature editor

Creating space The Spark Contemporary Art Space has three commercial rooms for art-related events such as exhibits, performance art and live music for the Syracuse community. There are new events almost every week. courtesy of devon spina

The anatomy of an indie art venue: Spark Contemporary Art Space expands its offerings

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short walk away from campus is an art community that pulses with life: new events almost every week attract people with all interests like moths

to a flame. The indie art venue, Spark Contemporary Art Space, located on East Fayette Street, has been in Syracuse for the past 20 years. This month, it plans to continue hosting live music, art shows and poetry nights in its three commercial spaces.

Live music is, arguably, what the venue is known for: historically, fans of hard core and punk musicians have found their place here. Acts lined up for this month and next include Zola Jesus, Vein and Abandoned By Bears — they will be playing Sept. 23, Oct. 10 and Oct. 15, respectively. Each weekday event usually has about 30 to 40 attendees, and the space fills up pretty quickly. “There’s something to be said about having that intimacy,” said co-owner Patrick Tuohey. While tickets to performances on average range from $8-10, poetry nights, workshops see spark page 9

from the kitchen

Festa Italiana to provide pasta, music By Leah Toney staff writer

With the start of fall comes plenty of treats, good company and outdoor entertainment to help ring in the new season. And this weekend, Festa Italiana greets fall with plenty of reasons to celebrate. Ginnie Lostumbo and Linda DeFrancisco, the president and founders of Festa Italiana, are excited to kick off the 20th anniversary of the festival this weekend. But beyond the platefuls of meatballs and traditional music comes a greater emphasis on family.

“We wanted to focus on family and have chosen to bring a lot of performers back who have performed for us in the past,” Lostumbo said. The three-day event features a series of live music performances, along with bocce tournaments and meatball-eating contests. For visitors looking to indulge in some traditional dishes, there will be food trucks offering authentic Italian cuisine, wine and beer. Sunday will close out the event with a free bocce training in the afternoon, along with a Roman Catholic Mass on Sunday morning. “We’re going to have a heritage

tent, which is in the atrium building, that will have displays of local Italian places from years ago,” Lostumbo said. “The festival will also include a selection of key speakers as well as a collection of demonstrations.” For visitors looking to bring some of the authentic food experience back home with them, recipes from the festival will be made available for purchase in their new cookbook, “Festa Italiana Syracuse 2018: Treasured Italian Recipes.” While the heritage and culture of Festa Italiana brings people in, the see pasta page 9

Alternative folk artist and feminist icon Ani DiFranco will perform at The Westcott Theater on Sunday with guest artist Peter Mulvey. DiFranco, who has performed in Syracuse several times, leads a successful 25-year-long career. Since emerging as an artist to watch in 1990, she has since released 20 studio albums and launched her own record company, Righteous Babe, in 1990. “As an artist, I like to be out in the world, and what initially compelled me was to try to push society to a better place,” DiFranco said in a press release. “So when I’m not in heartbreak or motherhood mode, that’s where you’ll naturally find me.” Her latest album, “Binary,” was released in 2017. The album received high praise from critics who commended her for pushing her artistry and lyrics. During the production of her previous album, DiFranco said she was pregnant and raising an infant, so her perspective was more narrow. “I got out of the weeds of personal space and started looking outward again, being more engaged, more big ‘P’ Political,” she said in the press release. With more than 235,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, DiFranco has a strong following among the “feminist pantheon.” The artist has been recognized by the group for her social activism and outspoken political lyrics, per the press release. Leading up to the 2016 presidential election, the artist campaigned for voter turnout during her “Vote Dammit!” tour, according to her website bio. During the tour, she helped fans register to vote and take action. She also took part in the Women’s March on Washington and performed at the official after-party. Advanced tickets for the performance are available online for $35. Day-of-show tickets are available online or at The Westcott for $40, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. lnilesst@syr.edu

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Mac Miller leaves new album, rap legacy behind Malcolm McCormick, known more commonly by his stage name Mac Miller, died Sept. 7 of an apparJALEN ent drug NASH overdose. FACE THE Miller, who MUSIC had been on the scene since 2010, was a beloved artist whose musical evolution has been praised by fans and critics alike. With beloved mixtapes and popular songs including

“Nike’s on My Feet,” “Knock Knock” and “Donald Trump,” Miller’s early “frat-rap” sound developed into a jazz blend that will carry his legacy. Miller went from a teenage star to a bona fide musician by the time his sophomore album, “Watching Movies With the Sound Off,” dropped. Following this album, Miller continued evolving, experimenting with jazzier sounds on the mixtape, see mac

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setnor dreams come to life and their ideas,” Dorr said. “It’s amazing to see their reactions. I still get that way too. I’ll record something myself or somebody else will and then we hear it back, and it’s just such a great industry.” Graduate students from Setnor spend three weeks training with James and Coggiola on how to use the equipment, before taking the helm and leading campers at the summer session. After the students learn how to use the studio equipment and practice recording on it, a band comes in to perform with them their final week. Sophistafunk — a Syracuse-based band composed of some of Abbott’s former students — has spent the last four summers working with MTAP. While the core message of the program has remained the same, Abbott said the biggest change has been the cultural shift in how individuals and administrators alike think about what is truly considered “inclusivity.” “The way we teach the course, the way we do the camp, the process that we bring from page 7

spark and some music events are free. Themes of these free events are determined by the needs and wants of the Syracuse community, Tuohey said. He strives to talk to people in the community to identify what there’s a sufficient amount of and what there’s not. The space fulfills those needs, he said. While live music is one of Spark’s staples, periodic art installations are on display for up to weeks at a time. Work from students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syra-

the graduate students and then with the campers through, a lot of that is the same,” Abbott said. “The thing that’s a little different now is that I don’t think it’s as revolutionary anymore.” When Abbott first began the program, inclusivity was not on the forefront of education curriculums the way it is now. The concept of integrating special education and music garnered blank stares from many people Abbott encountered. But campus is not the same environment it was a decade ago, he said. MTAP rose in prominence alongside another differentiated education program —InclusiveU — and has since opened up the SU community that would not previously have been accommodated for. “It was interesting how the trajectory of the access project program came as the seeds of the InclusiveU were being planted here,” Abbott said. “These last couple of summers, we’ve had a couple of students from the InclusiveU there as campers, too.” The importance of these education plans, Abbott said, was not to ostracize students with special needs or pigeonhole them into one

learning method. If anything, the program is designed to acknowledge the differences in the learning process and adjust accordingly. “I’m used to people who learn differently than I do,” he said. “I think having someone like Alex and this project ... it’s made me really watch for those moments when I can make something better for a particular person. I never hesitate to do that.” For this group of students, music is so much more than a hobby. Every camper, Abbott said, has an “incredible, deep, profound love for music.” When working with professional musicians such as Sophistafunk, Abbott said that love turns into Beatlemania. “To see the looks on their faces when they walk into the studio and start working with them, it’s a mind-expanding thing when they’re there and they’re performing,” he said. “It’s very gratifying to see and to know that it has that level of impact.” Not every student starts out with that sense of unbridled passion on full display. Some people, like Alex, freely show off their encyclopedic memory of Radiohead’s discography for anyone who asks about it. But some students

can take longer than others to fully immerse themselves in the program. One student was quieter than some of the others, more withdrawn and less interactive. But Abbott could see in his eyes an attentiveness and a close observation, despite his lack of participation. As they were preparing to record the first of their songs, the student walked up to the bongos, sat down and played — in perfect rhythm — to the entire track. Abbott and his colleagues in the control room sat back in their seats, in complete awe. Maybe he would not have discovered his passion for percussions, save for MTAP. But the what-ifs did not matter in that moment, Abbott said. He said individuals with disabilities are 99.99 percent the same as their peers. For people too often defined by their .01 percent difference — in that recording studio, the student found his home. “For someone who’s ridiculously talented at it,” Abbott said, “it just pours rocket fuel on him.”

cuse University is fair game for being chosen and displayed, Tuohey said. Co-owner Jacob Roberts plays a large part in curating the art installations — Tuohey is more on the music side of the business. While Roberts and Tuohey both work hard to plan lively events, they aren’t always the ones coming up with the ideas. The space can be rented out for community members. About 50 percent of events are outsourced, Tuohey said. That’s something Tuohey appreciates — it still gives him a chance to be a patron at Spark, as he once was before co-owning it. “My favorite thing is being able to come

into other people’s events and kind of appreciate them from afar,” he said. “Be a showgoer at a space like this.” Some events are themed and have a combination of different elements in them. On Sept. 7 they hosted an event called “Darkest Night,” which was goth-themed. This event had live music which included various goth bands, and the venue was covered in Halloween decorations. Spark used to be under the discretion of SU for students in VPA. In 2017, Roberts and Tuohey transitioned to co-owners and became fiscally sponsored by the Syracuse-based non-

profit Alchemical Nursery. The two have been working toward improving the space and have a lot of plans for the future. They are trying to add a cafe element to Spark to make it more usable during the day. Plans to renovate the space are going to move to the next step this month, and they hope to make concrete changes in the near future. “My favorite thing about this is that it’s so fringe and it’s such an anomaly, even if it might not seem that bizarre from the outside,” Tuohey said.

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pasta atmosphere keeps them there. “It’s the people. I went to La Festa last year and mostly remember how friendly everyone was,” said Anna Nguyen, a senior in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and frequent festival attendee. “We were all just having a great time walking around, eating and participating.” The festival also caters to its diverse audience of older and younger visitors by providing an assortment of entertainment, food and plenty of seating. The festival is geared toward acknowledging and celebrating Italian heritage, but it welcomes everyone from different backgrounds and experiences. “We have over 300 volunteers and they are all from diverse backgrounds and beliefs, but in the end, we all are a family and I think that is what makes Festa Italiana such an important event,” Lostumbo said. Michael Amante, a Syracuse native and musician, will be performing an hour-long set on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Amante previously performed at the festival in the early 2000s and said coming back for the performance was an easy transition. from page 7

mac miller “Faces.” His critically-acclaimed album, “The Divine Feminine” was a defining moment in music. A Pitchfork review called it “the most surprising, concise, and accomplished album of his career.” With a solidified spot in the game, his most recent album “Swimming,” which was released on Aug. 3, further advanced his sound. To describe it in a word: conversational. Popular music critic Mitch Findlay went as far as to call it “the most personal project of his young career.” Outside of music, Miller became a celebrity through his charming persona, public relationships and media appearances. His 2013 show, “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family,” premiered on MTV2, becoming one of the first reality shows starring a contemporary rap artist. Despite his success as an artist, he personally battled with addiction and depression throughout his life. Music and drug use have complemented each other for centuries, and Miller’s struggles were far from uncommon. As with most reactions to such news, artists give out condolences, preach about making a change and hope to inspire fans to make a difference. Unfortunately, this repeated

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cycle seems redundant as Miller is one of several artists to overdose on a form of drugs within the last year. While his death comes as a shock to many, drug use, overdoses and arrests are at an all-time high. Last year, a record-breaking 72,000 Americans passed away from drug overdoses, while an additional 1.5 million were arrested for drug law violations in 2016, according to drugabuse.gov. Drugs have a hollowing impact on individuals, families and communities. As a genre that speaks to the experiences of many people from incarcerated cultures, drug-selling cultures and drug-using cultures, rap music has a unique task of capturing authentic life experiences and emotions without glamorizing the toxic behaviors within them. Many mainstream rappers fail to responsibly handle this balance. In August, Kanye West released a song called “XTCY,” in which he spoke candidly about his step sisters. He justifies these self-proclaimed “sick thoughts” by telling his audience he wrote the track while under the influence. It’s estimated that more than one-third of songs that reached the top 10 of Billboard’s “Hot 100” included some mention of the popular drink, lean. Many artists openly share

their addictions, but most fans fail to separate the lyrics from the beat. Instead of seeing these lyrics as pleas for help, they describe them as “fire” or “catchy.” Rising artists such as Lil Xan and Smokepurpp, along with veterans including Future and Lil Wayne, have incorporated drug use and addiction into their rapper persona. With popular songs like “Vicodin,” “Geek A Lot,” “Codeine Crazy” and “I Feel like Dying,” they have influenced millions of fans to enthusiastically endorse, normalize and then overlook messages about use and addiction. Miller’s 2013 album, “Watching Movies With the Sound Off,” immediately begins with him praying not to waste his future by getting caught up with drugs. The lyric itself, paired with the decision to make it the first line of his album, gave some insight into how Miller felt about his addiction. As a genre, hip-hop is in a unique position. Centered around authentic reflection, the music must balance painting an accurate picture of a young, hyper-diverse and constantly evolving culture, while being careful not to glamorize its negative aspects. Despite his personal struggles, Miller was able to distinguish the line in his music. While he openly acknowledged his personal

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“I actually grew up in Syracuse,” he said, laughing. “I was in a lot of rock bands and other groups but moved out of the city looking for some sunshine. But of course, it’s always great to come back,” he said. Amante has been performing and singing for nearly 50 years and now performs in six different languages. “Music has always been a part of me,” Amante said. “I’ve never been into sports or things of that nature, it was always art and music that drew me.” The prospect of good food might bring people to the festival, but the music is one of the things that sticks with them while they’re there. “I always like seeing who is going to perform for that year,” Nguyen said. “I like hearing the authentic Italian music even though it’s not my culture.” The beauty of the festival, Lostumbo said, is that it’s not only accommodating for people from all walks of life, but also works to ensure everyone is included and has an experience worth remembering. “It means a lot to be able to keep this tradition up,” Lostumbo said. Festa Italiana runs from Sept. 14 through Sept. 16 in downtown Syracuse. ltoney@syr.edu

struggles with addiction, he tried to do so responsibly. On an interview with the radio show, “The Breakfast Club,” he talked about his approach to music, saying, “I want to make sure I cover all the different identities that come with being a human. That’s my main focus, just keeping it real with myself and talking about what I feel.” Music has lost another great talent to addiction. As our industry, and our country continue to suffer the consequences of this drug epidemic, Miller should be remembered as a catalyst to create change. Addiction is hard — for many, it’s the hardest obstacle to overcome. But overcoming is achievable and necessary. Life is short and we cannot take one breath for granted. Rest in peace, Malcolm McCormick. You and your music will be remembered. Visit SuicideIsPreventable.org to learn about the warning signs for suicide and find local resources in your county. If you or someone you know may be at risk, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for immediate help. Jalen Nash is a junior political science major. His music column appears weekly in Pulp. You can email him at janash@syr.edu or follow him on Twitter @ja_nash3.

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mishaps wise strong defensive game by the No. 10 Orange in a 3-0 loss to No. 1 Connecticut Sunday afternoon at J.S Coyne Stadium. For the majority of Sunday’s loss, Syracuse’s defenders contained a potent offense. The Orange cleared odd-man rushes and deflected shots away from the cage and goalie Borg van der Velde. Untimely defensive errors where what plagued Syracuse in its second consecutive loss. “Statistically, we were dead even,” SU head coach Ange Bradley said. “It’s a matter of taking big moments and learning from them, which we will.” Connecticut (6-0), didn’t overpower from page 12

stocks likely take the bulk of backfield touches, but Howard is a capable option if either falter.

Receivers not named Jamal Custis

Leaving WMU last week, only one Syracuse wide receiver, Jamal Custis, had caught a pass. That changed Saturday with six receivers other than Custis getting involved. The trio of Sean Riley (six catches, 41 yards and a touchdown), Devin Butler (four catches for 37 yards) and Nykeim Johnson (three catches, 65 yards and a touchdown) showed up. Those three were boosted by freshman Taj Harris and redshirt freshman Sharod Johnson. Harris caught his first collegiate pass for a touchdown late in the first quarter. Custis still had his share of looks — five catches, 41 yards and a touchdown — but on Saturday, SU’s receiving corps finally showed up.

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Strickland, through two games, has amassed 73 yards on 20 carries. That’s a meager 3.65 yards per carry. Moe Neal’s 4.08 isn’t much better. Neal has passed Strickland as a runner, and that’s been reflected in the touches so far:

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Syracuse (3-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) with their offense like it has previous opponents. The Huskies average more than four goals per game, and have scored under 3 goals once. On Sunday, they tied the Orange in shots with six apiece and had what Bradley described as a nearly equal time of possession. Early in the second half, freshman back Sasha Bull’s pass in from the sideline never made it to a Syracuse stick. Pieper intercepted the pass and carried the ball forward. Moments later she reverse hit the ball into the top portion of the Syracuse goal. “It happens,” Weers said of Bull’s turnover. “It’s up to me to ask for the ball there in the back, but like I said, it happens. Initially, I wasn’t too happy, but I just had to give her confidence, and she bounced back immediately.” 38 to Neal, 20 to Strickland. Pass blocking is where Strickland far outshines his younger counterparts, thus keeping him on the field. Protecting Eric Dungey is of critical importance, but Strickland needs to produce more with the chances he’s given. The upside for Strickland is that through two games, he has four touchdowns, equalling his production from each of the past two years. If the rushing yards start to come, Strickland can reassert himself as top dog in the backfield.

The pass rush

After producing one sack for a two-yard loss against WMU in the opener, SU’s pass rush managed only two sacks for 19 yards against an FCS team Saturday. Starting defensive lineman Kendall Coleman said after beating the Broncos that the Orange’s pass rush needed to be better, but against a much weaker opponent, there wasn’t much difference. Players did get home a little more frequently, but Linta consistently had enough time in the pocket to make his read or recognize the rush and roll out accordingly. Florida State and Deondre Francois will be in the Carrier Dome next Saturday, and the Orange can’t afford to let the Seminoles’ signal caller stand in the pocket. aegraham@syr.edu | @A_E_Graham

The third UConn goal was similar to its first. With just over a minute left, Gooderham’s shot on the penalty corner was saved by van der Velde. The rebound bounced off of Weers’ shin and onto the stick of Svea Boker’s stick, and her diving shot found the back of the cage. “You have to box out, it’s just like basketball, and not stand up and watch it,” Bradley said regarding her team’s difficulty with clearing rebounds at times during the game. “When you have a 24- or 25-year-old Olympian, you can’t give a wide open shot to somebody like that.” With the exception of these three miscues, however, the Orange defenders didn’t allow the Connecticut attackers any open pathways to the cage. Less than 2 from page 12

miller Boston College, scrambled after Hofstra forwards and left goalie Hendrik Hilpert on an island. Miller’s health will be key for SU to rebound after falling back to .500 headed into a matchup at Cornell (3-0) Monday night. “I just needed a little rest,” Miller said. “I’m happy I got the opportunity to play.” Miller was injured two weeks ago in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 26. The senior was listed as “day-to-day” by McIntyre on Tuesday, and Miller said he spent “all week” with assistant athletic trainer Mike Mangano, “involved” in practice. In the opening minutes against ND, Miller’s knee was a nonfactor. During Notre Dame’s first possession, a pass from midfield was directed at Miller. Calmly, he rose up and headed it away. A moment later, he intercepted another pass with his head, this time triggering an SU run. “He did well at his capacity,” midfielder Hugo Delhommelle said. “He came back as the player we expect. He was a captain and a leader. We needed him.” Miller slotted in the left side of SU’s three-defender backline, his same position from page 3

bennett with a ball on her own or come be with us on the sidelines,” Janine said. When Bennett started playing soccer at the club level, Janine was her coach. They spent almost all of their time together, between practice and being at home.

We want the best players in New York to come to Syracuse, and Taylor was one of the best players in New York, if not the best. Phil Whedon su field hockey head coach

At one point, Bennett did switch teams. The two reached a point in which it was hard to separate coach and family and so, for one season, they tried separating. But the next year, when Bennett reached seventh grade, her mom became her coach again. “Some days it was great and some days it was a battle,” Janine said. “It was a battle because we were 24/7 together. I was her mother, her coach, her teacher.” Coached by her mom, Bennett broke the high school record for single-season scoring (48 goals) and played in three state championships, winning two of them. She was two goals off from breaking the Section IV career scoring record. But neither Janine nor Bennett knew that the latter was close to the record. Had Janine knew, she would have tried to help her daughter get those two goals in her senior season. It didn’t occur to her to look up the record until after Bennett’s final game when people asked about it. “We don’t talk about those things,” Janine said. “We don’t talk about the awards, it’s just the way it is.” Growing up with a mom and a sister that both played soccer at a high level meant a competitive household, though their styles of play varied due to different positions.

minutes after her turnover, Bull broke up a centering pass on a Connecticut attack, knocking the ball out of bounds off of a driving Husky. Bull and Weers, along with junior back Claire Webb, played all 70 minutes in the game. The bright spots against a top team are what excites Bradley headed into the ACC schedule. “It’s a learning moment,” she said. “Connecticut’s the gold standard, they haven’t lost a game in 29 games now, dating back to 2016. “We’ve got more opportunities in front of us, and we’ve just have to get out there on our own, practice, and get better,” Bradley continued. “This is an opportunity of where do we want to get in November.” arcrane@syr.edu

from last season. Syracuse’s offense benefited from the extra possession, generating high-quality scoring chances. While SU controlled possession in ND’s defensive third, Miller shuffled toward the middle of the field, acting as a center fielder. On one ND breakaway in the first half, Miller sprinted away from the SU bench and dispossessed the forward. A minute later, the Fighting Irish attacking the opposite end of the field, Miller tracked back and knocked the ball away with a slide tackle. “I think I had a good match,” Miller said. “I’d say I fatigued towards the end.” With Syracuse trailing late in the second half, Miller exhausted himself by getting involved in SU’s offense. He attempted a bicycle kick but mishit the ball. He worked a give-and-go with Jonathan Hagman and sailed a shot over the net. Afterward, Miller jogged to midfield, taking his post back as the Orange’s premier defender. The effort earned him applause from SU Soccer Stadium, his importance recognized. “He’s been out of practice,” McIntyre said. “We put him in this big game … That character, that personality allowed him to hang out there.” nialvare@syr.edu

Leighann was a forward at Binghamton while Bennett defended for SU. Still, the two occasionally completed drills together when they were home. Taylor said they don’t like to do that often because they “like to leave soccer on the soccer field and bring family home.” When SU started recruiting Bennett, they wanted to move her to defense. She was an attacker her whole life prior — so Janine moved Bennett to center defender for the last two years of her high school career. Bennett still maintained an offensive edge. In high school, against a rival team, the score was 0-0 with less than 10 minutes left. Bennett, starting on the defensive end, dribbled the ball the length of the field to score the winning goal. “She’s just as intense defensively as she was offensively,” Janine said. The seamless change still enticed SU. While other teams pressured Bennett to make a decision, SU allowed time for her to think things through. Syracuse’s proximity to Bennett’s home in Dryden N.Y. attracted her. Bennett, a selfproclaimed “homebody,” and her mother made the roughly hour drive to SU whenever they could growing up. While they didn’t always visit because of soccer, the Bennetts would often go up to watch SU players that played near Dryden. “We want the best players in New York to come to Syracuse,” SU head coach Phil Wheddon said, “and Taylor was one of the best players in New York, if not the best.” At SU, her offensive state of mind transfers to the field, as well. She takes set pieces for the Orange and had the highest number of points for a defender last season. This season Bennett has recorded four shots, three on goal. Over the last three years, Bennett has shown versatility. Her powerful leg can send the ball deep into the opposite side of the field. All the while, she’s been a star in SU’s backline. Wheddon has seen flashes of her offensive game throughout her time at SU. He even switched her to forward a few games last season. Wheddon said she provides SU with a “combative nature.” After many years under the confines of her mom’s coaching, the eldest player on Syracuse’s backline is stepping into a leadership position of her own. Said Janine: “Syracuse was fantastic to her.” klwasile@syr.edu | @kaci_waz

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Can’t score Syracuse women’s soccer fell to Colgate on Sunday, 3-1, after the offense stalled. See dailyorange.com

Killer loss Despite 20 kills from freshman Polina Shemanova, SU volleyball fell to Marquette in four sets. See dailyorange.com

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Stock watch: SU after Wagner By Andrew Graham senior staff writer

Syracuse (2-0) handled Wagner (1-1), 62-10, in the Orange’s home opener on Saturday by dominating all three phases of play. Offensively, SU more or less moved the ball at will while the defense stymied almost everything Wagner tried to do. The punt block unit even notched a special teams touchdown. Here are the risers and fallers after Week 2.

Stock up Andre Cisco

FAMILY MATTERS

TAYLOR BENNETT grew up on the soccer field, coached by her mother. When Syracuse started recruiting Bennett, they wanted her to switch from her lifelong position at forward to defense. max freund assistant photo editor

After always being coached by her mother, Taylor Bennett has embraced a new role at SU By Kaci Wasilewski asst. copy editor

n Taylor Bennett’s shoulder blade, the words “Mother of Victory” are permanently inked in her mother’s handwriting. They mark her sister’s ribcage. For her mom, Janine, the words appear on her left arm, along with the number seven, for Bennett, and 27 for Leighann, her sister. The tattoo is the name of a poem Janine helped write during her freshman year of college at Cortland. The Red Dragons were in

need of a pregame prayer before they entered their first game. So, Janine wrote one. When she became a coach after her college career, she read the poem pre-game and the tradition stayed until she coached her daughters. Growing up, Bennett had always been coached by her mom and scored goals. At Syracuse, a position change led Bennett to take on a leadership role for the Orange defense. She has started all but one game at SU. Last season, she tallied the highest number of points for a defender playing for the Orange. “She loved the sport,” Janine said, “and

she’s so passionate and she’s such a hard worker and so competitive that the coaching part wasn’t hard.” Bennett was four years old the first time she stepped on a soccer field to play. She remembered it like “swarm ball”: little structure, kids running after the ball. She grew up on the soccer field. Her mom coached while pregnant with Bennett. When Bennett was an infant, she was on the sidelines in a baby carrier, strapped to her mom. “When she could walk and run she’d be off see bennett page 10

Twice within the first 14 plays from scrimmage, Cisco intercepted Wagner quarterback T.J. Linta. The first interception came on the Seahawks’ opening series, as Linta went over the middle on third down and Cisco stepped in front to nab the ball. A Syracuse touchdown later, and Linta rolled left into the lane Kendall Coleman was barrelling down. Without really looking, Linta threw the ball toward a receiver sitting about five yards down field. He didn’t see Cisco, who nabbed his second pick with 10:27 left in the first quarter. Cisco’s pair of takeaways made for a nice home opener and, coupled with his Week 1 interception at Western Michigan, Cisco’s stock is taking off.

Jarveon Howard

A true freshman running back from the same hometown as all-time NFL great Walter Payton — Columbia, Mississippi — made his debut for Syracuse, rushing 13 times for 69 total yards (5.3 yards per carry). Running back counterparts Dontae Strickland and Moe Neal each toted the ball nine times. It’s hard to get a real pulse on how much Jarveon Howard will play moving forward, especially through the heart of Atlantic Coast Conference play. But even against an inferior Wagner team, Howard ran aggressively and with good vision, only getting dropped for a loss once. Strickland and Neal will still see stocks page 10

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Kamal Miller’s injury hurts Orange Defensive mishaps plague Syracuse in loss By Nick Alvarez staff writer

Before Syracuse’s 3-2 loss to No.12 Notre Dame, Kamal Miller shifted his weight from foot to foot and jogged around the SU Soccer Stadium in a blue, long-sleeve warmup shirt. He skied passes to fellow defender Len Zeugner, routinely using his left leg instead of his right. The crux of the Orange backline — Miller’s right knee — was wrapped

tightly. It was the only sign of a Grade 1 knee strain, confirmed by SU head coach Ian McIntyre last Tuesday, that threatened to derail SU’s season two weeks after it started. “It felt really great,” Miller said of his knee after the game. “I didn’t feel any problems at all.” Syracuse (2-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) has conceded three goals in each of its last two games. Despite beating Hofstra, 4-3, on Sept. 2, Miller’s absence was apparent. His

value was only highlighted after his performance against Notre Dame. McIntyre said the team will examine how Miller responds to treatment after exerting himself last Friday. The other key defenders, Sondre Norheim and Zeugner, have a combined one year of experience in Syracuse’s 3-5-2 defensive formation. Norheim, a sophomore, and Zeugner, a grad-transfer from see miller page 10

By Andrew Crane

contributing writer

In a scoreless game midway through the first quarter, Connecticut lined up for a penalty corner. Abby Gooderham’s shot deflected off of two Syracuse defenders and under goalie Borg van der Velde’s pads. As the ball dribbled out, midfielder

Jamie Martin and back Roos Weers repeatedly swung at it. They never completed the clear. Instead, Connecticut’s Jessica Dembrowski converted, sinking the ball into the back of the cage. This defensive miscue, along with two others throughout the game, overshadowed an othersee mishaps page 10