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Leaving Lockerbie To help keep Lockerbie Scholars for more than one year, SU should set up a new fund. Page 5

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Rap it up Student rapper Rip City Rick is quickly becoming one of SU’s hottest acts.

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sam maller | asst. photo editor CLAIRE DORRANCE, a Lockerbie Scholar from Scotland, kindles her flame while leading participants in the candlelight vigil to the Wall of Remembrance.

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pained Syracuse University community has gone through different stages of grief in the last 24 years.

SU continues to celebrate the lives of the 35 SU students who died during the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. But the way the university celebrates has changed.

“It has certainly evolved as it needed to,” said Tom Wolfe, dean of division of student affairs. “You can’t stay in the same place at the same time forever.”

Eileen Monetti, mother of Pan Am 103 victim Rick Monetti, said the feelings

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have transformed from ones of shock to ones of commemoration. It is this current stage of remembrance that makes her feel closer with recent Remembrance Scholars — those of the past 10 to 15 years — than those who came before them.

For her, the relationship between parents of the victims and scholars has evolved into one of grandparents and grandchildren.

This year marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, leaving many students born after the tragedy decades removed from the event.

Despite the generational gap, SU students look forward — still honoring the victims and applying their stories to today’s events.

Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over

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Vandals damage newly-installed bike lane lights

By Dara McBride STAFF WRITER

With nearly half of the newly installed Connective Corridor bike lane lights smashed or broken, officials from the Connective Corridor are asking the community to help deter future vandalism.

Of the 43 waist-high red lights, called bollards, dotting University Avenue, 19 were damaged as of Monday, said Linda Dickerson Hartsock, Syracuse University’s director in the Office of Community

Engagement and Economic Development.

Each unit has a purchasing cost of $1,100 plus labor to install.

“Everyone values their aesthetic, they’re beautiful to look at, but going forward we’re going to be looking into changing the design,” Hartsock said.

SU’s Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating the vandalism. Hartsock said repairs to the units will cost less than the original installation, since not all units need to be

replaced and the type of damage varies among units. Some units have broken glass lenses, but others that are damaged more severely will need to be completely replaced.

On Monday, Hartsock asked local business owners and residents via email and Facebook for help reporting and preventing vandalism. She said she received a number of supportive emails, including emails from downtown business owners offering to install video cameras.

Vandalism first began in May when

two lights were broken, Hartsock said. She said the lights were turned off while construction was finished during the summer, and then more were broken after the area was relit in August. A Connective Corridor vandalism report from Oct. 4 identified 11 damaged lights, Hartsock said. At this time, the contractor has repaired four as part of its warranty obligation.

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Ra Ra Riot to perform on Nov. 14

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Indie rock band Ra Ra Riot will perform at Setnor Auditorium in Crouse College on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m.

The group, which features Syracuse University graduates, hasn’t played a concert in Syracuse since its sold-out show at the Westcott Theater in the spring of 2011. Quartet Wired Strings, which has played with Adele and Kanye West, will join Ra Ra Riot onstage for most of the show.

Marshall Street Records, Syracuse University Recordings, The College of Visual and Performing Arts and Syracuse University Arts Engage are presenting the homecoming concert. A ticket presale for SU students and staff will begin today at 11 a.m. at the Schine Student Center box office. Tickets cost $10 and ticket sales for the general public begin Thursday.

Ra Ra Riot released its last album, “The Orchard,” in 2010. The group blends new-wave rock with sweeping orchestral arrangements.

The concert will be part of a fourday Ra Ra Riot Residency, where members of the band, management and technical team will be involved with classes at the Setnor School of Music.

definitely reach out to us and come to those meetings.”

These twice-a-month meetings are not yet official, Crisp said, but she will keep the student body updated on when and where the meetings will be held.

Later in the meeting, three new members were added to the SA finance board, which had four open seats. Four candidates applied for the

Sharing the same stage for the third and final time before the election, President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney used their time to demonstrate their ability to lead internationally.

The two presidential candidates faced off in their last debate at 9 p.m.

Monday at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. Bob Schieffer of CBS News moderated the debate. The debate focused on foreign policy, with topics ranging from the conflict in Libya to Iran’s nuclear program to America’s relationship with China.

Throughout the debate, Romney’s chief critique of Obama was that he has been weak in his approach to foreign policy. In turn, Obama accused Romney of being “all over the map” on foreign policy.

Unlike the previous debate, the discussion was tough but civil.

Schieffer kept control and there was less interrupting and running over of designated speaking time on both sides.

The first question was about Libya, a topic many thought would dominate the debate.

Romney did not aggressively go after the Obama administration regarding the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, but instead focused on the Middle East as a whole.

He also said Iran is gaining even more progress on its nuclear program and claimed Iran is “four years closer to a nuclear weapon.”

Although Romney agreed with how the Obama administration has been handling the Iran situation regarding economic sanctions and diplomatic isolations, he said he would implement even tougher sanctions on Iran.

“If I’m president of the United States — when I’m president of the United States — we will stand by Israel. And if Israel is attacked, we have their back,” Romney said.

Both candidates also agreed that the U.S. military should not get involved in the attempt to replace Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

As was expected, China also played a major role in the debate.

Obama attacked Romney on Chinese trade imbalance and pointed out that Romney has invested in companies that moved jobs overseas. Obama called China an adversary, but “also a potential partner

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Proposed app or website to improve SU safety

By Anna Giles STAFF WRITER

In an effort to keep students safe on and near campus, Student Association members announced plans to create a new mobile app or website that would make phone numbers for shuttle services and campus police available in one location.

The plan was discussed at an SA meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Schine Underground.

“What we’re hoping for is that it

will be a quick and easy way for students to figure out what their options are to get home and what their options are when they need to call DPS,” Department of Public Safety Advisory Board member Belen Crisp said. “If they forget the number, they can hop right on to this app or link and see their options.”

Crisp said the new technology will allow students to find the nearest bus routes based on the user’s current loca-

tion. She said she hopes students will take advantage of this resource when it becomes available. An official launch date has not been established yet.

Crisp has also been working with DPS officers to establish meetings on the first and third Sunday of every month between DPS, SA members and students.

“Everyone is welcome to come,” she said. “All students who are interested in talking about safety can

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t turns out that if you scarf down Resee’s Peanut Butter Cups and watch “Modern Family” on Hulu on Sunday evenings, you could be more likely to prefer one presidential candidate over another. In an era where 15 terabytes are generated on Facebook each day, it’s not surprising that acute trends can be drawn to forecast the future of an individual’s decisions.

Big Data is a phenomenon that involves the collection and analysis of massive amounts of data. The private sector, and especially the advertising industry, has employed this tactic in an effort to gain superior insight into prospective consumers’ minds.

These data are collected from Internet browsers, social media behavior and mouse clicks from across the web. Startups are springing up across the country with a common goal in mind: interpreting. Small companies are spending millions of dollars “perfecting” algorithms to either assist corporations with their marketing strategy or detect patterns that may

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The rationale for integrating Big Data analytics into political campaigns is a novel concept. Learning more about independent or undecided voters helps a campaign more accurately uncover their core beliefs. This information can better shape a politician’s speeches, ads or debate answers and hopefully sway potential voters.

One of the fallacies that exist is on a macro level. If you identify the cross section of buyers who care about the environment, and chart them against the percentage of pretzel-eating, mid-20-year-olds, that does not necessarily out-

Newly created DPS, SPD task force will increase police misconduct, racism As members of the Syracuse community, which includes Syracuse University, we are of course concerned about crimes that occur at SU and in the city. However, we strongly oppose the creation of the new, misleadingly titled University Area Crime-Control Team, a joint operation of the Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department.

The idea that this unit will provide extra “safety” and “security” to the university and surrounding areas to the east is erroneous at best. First, there is absolutely no evidence suggesting the number of police officers in a given area has any statistically significant effect on the rates of any crimes. In fact, all studies on the effect that the number of law enforcement agents deployed has on crime have found absolutely no correlation between the two variables.

It is similar with studies on the effectiveness of surveillance cameras in deterring crimes.

An increase in the number of police officers may give some students and community members a heightened feeling of being safe, but this will not be true for all. Increasing the number of law enforcement agents on and off campus will have the opposite effect for many, particularly those groups who suffer the brunt of police harassment, intimidation and brutality.

Police misconduct in Syracuse is pervasive; it’s a daily occurrence. In fact, just the other day

LET TER TO THE EDITOR one of us received a call from a Latino woman whose home was raided by the police for no reason. She said police kicked down her door at 6:30 a.m. and proceeded to tear her belongings apart supposedly looking for drugs. They found none, and now her children are scared to sleep in their own home, she said.

We regularly receive complaints about police abuse, ranging from harassment to brutality to murder. These horrific occurrences are part of daily life in the city of Syracuse, and encouraging more of a police presence ignores these concerns.

The immediate turn to punitive and repressive tactics in the face of crime is unfortunate, and has resulted only in an epidemic of mass incarceration, disproportionately affecting people of color. It’s time we start looking for long-term solutions to crime that address its root causes. In the short-term, we do support an increase in the number of late-night shuttles available to students. However, we cannot support this initiative that builds even closer ties between the university and the city’s police force that regularly terrorizes its citizens.

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line the voters’ stance on offshore drilling.

Big Data can provide tremendous resources to a political campaign by enlightening experts to the advantages of targeting ads to certain voter communities. But overanalyzing data can lead to numbness across an audience.

One of the common misconceptions about Big Data is that the vast amounts of data can be used to sway minds. Targeting voters can reinforce a position about a candidate, but it is much more challenging to actually change their minds.

Behavioral psychologists call this the confirmation bias, meaning it is incredibly difficult to completely change perceptions with advertising. This is because people listen to commercials that share their similar views.

The Washington Post published an article earlier in the election season examining browsing habits and how they might correspond to political views. On the spectrum including Buzzfeed and Tumblr, users typically support President Barack Obama. This

election season, news agencies have flocked to random studies and surveys in an attempt to make connections between political candidates and random behaviors.

Many social media giants have gotten into the Big Data game by creating their own strategy conquering public perception. The Twitter Political Index serves as a barometer for each candidate’s influence. Throughout each day the index is adjusted to show how the Twittersphere is leaning at any given time.

Big Data can be enormously useful to corporations and political campaigns because it has the ability to relate two seemingly variables and forge a correlation. Since data are predictable and logical, they hardly resemble us as people. People are random, unpredictable and therefore, each voter’s individual story is confounded when objectified through statistics.

Jared Rosen is a sophomore advertising and marketing management major. His column appears weekly. He can be contacted at jmrose03@syr. edu or followed on Twitter at @jaredmarc14.

Phi Iota Alpha: Curtis’ outstanding work as vice president warrants votes On Oct. 11, Ms. Alexandra Curtis announced her candidacy for Student Association president in the Schine Atrium. Many members of the student body appeared to hear the heart-warming announcement while several endorsers accompanied her. One of the official, premier endorsers of the Curtis campaign is the Kappa Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. The Distinguished Dons of the illustrious fraternity have officially declared themselves as supporters for the Curtis campaign after observing the great put forth by Curtis prior to her declaring to run for office.

As the current vice president of SA, Curtis has done outstanding work during the 56th Legislative Session, which made it a goal to bridge the gap between SA and the students of Syracuse University. Curtis has made it her priority to always be a friend and advocate for her fellow students. She has exceeded this capacity as she is seen as a mentor and visionary to students on this campus. She has been an avid supporter of our brotherhood and engagement with the student body.

Throughout her time in SA, Curtis has ensured students from every home college would be equally represented in assembly through her ability to recruit and retain membership. She understands just how important

LET TER TO THE EDITOR the voices of the students are to the improvement of our campus. We feel that her efforts with the implementation of Impact Week on campus support our fraternity’s values of community engagement.

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. is a greek organization that was established on Dec. 26, 1931. During the fall semester of 1994, a group of men helped establish this distinguished fraternity on the SU campus, which is now the Kappa Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. During their time on campus, these distinguished groups of men have held a series of academic programs, along with successful philanthropic work for UNICEF. Due to their success, they have been awarded Chapter of the Year by their Nationals in 2009, while earning Philanthropic Fraternity of the Year and Excellence in University/Community Relations from Syracuse University in 2010.

The Kappa Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha will be hosting an event titled “El Trujillato: La Era de Rafael Trujillo” on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, room 107.

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Americans can learn to curb obesity by eating real food like Chinese students do Last year when I was browsing the latest fashion with my friends at Destiny USA, dazzled by the nation of plenty for the first time shortly after coming to Syracuse, an old lady turned to me in the dress jungle and asked: “Why you Chinese girls are always so slim?” I was a little startled by her greeting, which is much less common than a typical American smile, but still felt somewhat complacent when I replied, “Because we eat Chinese food!”

After one year of experiencing life in this country, I realize the thing I was complacent about before could be a panacea for many food-borne

LET TER TO THE EDITOR chronic diseases in the United States, which lead to a tremendous social cost as well as people’s sufferings both physically and mentally. Food-related deaths are far too common in this country.

Obesity, an epidemic caused by unhealthy food choices, now affects one in three Americans and costs the United States $150 billion a year, according to the New York City Health Commissioner, Thomas Farley. Ironically, it is considered to be economically rational for a con-

sumer when less money is invested to get more calories, which might justify hundreds of people lining up for sodas at the Carrier Dome during football season with mountains of disposable cups accumulated afterwards. Since 1995, $16.8 billion in federal farm subsidies goes toward corn- and soy-based additives found in most processed foods, which has made oranges and apples less affordable than Pepsi and Twinkies.

I am not trying to move Chinese food to the top of your diet plan, but just wondering if the traditional philosophy embedded in Chinese or much broader Asian food culture could contrib-

ute to changing the current, unsustainable food system in the U.S. Food is a direct connection between humans and Mother Nature. People should keep it away from intricate artificial process as far as possible, which is energydense as well as eco-detrimental.

So my real answer to the lady should have been, “Yes, because we eat real food.”

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Lockerbie Scholars could stay longer with scholarship In the past three years, two Lockerbie Scholars chose to stay at Syracuse University beyond the one year of their program. The university does not prohibit the scholars from staying after their one-year full ride is up, but there is not necessarily any extra help given to the students either.

As international students, Lockerbie Scholars cannot apply for government aids or loans. Oftentimes, this keeps the scholars from being able to stay. But Syracuse University exalts the Lockerbie Program, and it holds a close connection with remembering the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy. Officials must try to do more to help Lockerbie Scholars stay.

One way to accomplish this would be to set up a fund that can help ease the financial burden on the Lockerbie Scholars if they wish to continue their education here. SU has shown to be very successful in fundraising recently — see the billion-dollar campaign — and has the skills and tools to do it.

Officials could raise money by specifically targeting former Lockerbie and Remembrance Scholars or other alumni with ties to Scotland

EDITORIAL by the daily orange editorial board and Lockerbie. Groups like Lockerbie Trust, a Scottish charity which helped form the original scholarship, could also get involved and help promote the fund. The money could then be turned into scholarships specifically for the Lockerbie students.

To keep the program sustainable, guidelines must be set up for Lockerbie students wishing to use the funds. It would not be asking too much to have the scholars write an essay detailing why they’d like to stay, a GPA requirement could be put into place and students must be on track to graduate on time if they wish to use the fund.

The scholarship would help provide a way for Lockerbie Scholars to stay here if they wish. The scholars could apply for other merit-based scholarships and rely on savings, like other students already do. But a specific scholarship for a program so highly valued by Syracuse University would be a tremendous benefit.

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hat keeps families together these days?

For some, it’s being of Italian or German or Korean or insertwhatever-here lineage. For others, of the West Virginia persuasion, it’s coming from a long line of coal miners or a genetic absence of teeth. You get the idea. But my family’s a little different.

For my family, it’s the Detroit Tigers. A baseball team. And it’s a tradition that goes back a long, long time.

It started in the 1930s, when my maternal grandmother grew up as a rabid Tigers fan in suburban Detroit.

In exchange for tickets to her first game at Tiger Stadium, she agreed to paint her father’s garage. She took her first trip into downtown Detroit to see her beloved Tigers play.

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boyfriend (future father of me, which I can say was his greatest work) to meet her parents. My dad, who also grew up in Michigan and gone to his first baseball game at Tiger Stadium, was wearing his old Detroit cap that day.

Convinced this was a ploy by my mother to make my dad seem more appealing, my grandmother challenged Dad to name the starting nine from the 1968 championship team to gain admittance to the house. In a moment of incredible clutch hitting, Dad was able to name them all and pass with flying colors.

In 1984 my parents got married.

Two months after, the Tigers won the World Series.

When I came into being in 1991, one of my grandmother’s “Welcome to Earth” gifts was a complete set of base-

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My grandma Alice has been gone for 20 years now. Rickety Tiger Stadium has been replaced by a shiny new stadium with luxury boxes, a Jumbotron and even a carousel.

The Tiger tradition lives on strong in my family, though. Last year, my Dad and I made the pilgrimage back to Detroit to see the Tigers take on the Rangers in the American League Championship Series. We stood on

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the grass of the old Tiger Stadium site. We saw my grandmother’s house (it still stands) and saw the garage she painstakingly painted 70 years ago.

Though yes, it is “just a baseball team,” the story of my family is inextricably linked to the fate of the club. The Old English D that’s been emblazoned on their home whites for nearly a century — it’s something that serves as a constant reminder of where we came from. It’s keeps us together.

Though I’m living in Los Angeles now, 3,000 miles from home, my dad and I talk on the phone almost every day, talking (yelling, really) about some idiot relief pitcher or Miguel Cabrera’s hitting, or ironically named Prince Fielder’s utter lack of fielding ability. My mother’s been in touch with me constantly, asking for updates

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on the Detroit’s magical playoff run.

Tuesday, the Tigers will play in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series, going for their first title since my parents tied the knot 28 years ago.

Needless to say, it’s an exciting time for the Slacks. The team is part of who we are. It’s a piece of our history. We don’t have a shared ethnic heritage. We don’t have a connection to a particular region or religion. What we have is a certain storied baseball club, one that’s been present in all our lives for almost a century. That’s tradition. Maybe not the most traditional one, but one that we all share. It’s what makes us, well, us.

Go Tigers.

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

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But others, like Remembrance Scholar Alise Fisher, know their stories. Freshman year, FROM PAGE 1 Fisher lived on the same floor as the two Lockerbie Scholars her age, developing a connection to Lockerbie in 1988 and killed 35 students return- Remembrance Week. ing home from study abroad programs in Lon“I became really good friends with one of them don and Florence. The tragedy is recognized and he’s been telling me, ‘You need to apply to annually with a week of events honoring the be a Remembrance Scholar. You need to apply,’” lives of the victims. Remembrance Week is run Fisher said. partially by 35 SU seniors, one for each student Although the generational gap presents an killed, selected as Remembrance Scholars. issue as to how society remembers history, Remembrance Scholar Jesse Feitel said for most the overall meaning of Remembrance Week is students on campus, 9/11 represents their genera- “universal,” said Judy O’Rourke, director of tional moment. But, he said, many professors, staff undergraduate studies and recording secretary and administrators on campus see the Pan Am for the Pan Am 103 victims group. bombing as a defining moment for their generation.

O’Rourke and others hoped the Pan Am Multimedia, photography and design professor disaster would be something people could learn Lawrence Mason wrote a book on the bombing, and from to prevent future terrorist attacks, she taught eight of the students killed in the disaster. said, but 9/11 shattered that hope.

“I think the generational gap exists and I think “There are moments when I think human beings it’s more an issue for those of us who do remember will never learn and then there are moments when Pan Am 103 to try to find a way to resolve the gap,” I think, well, there’s hope,” she said. “Individually he said. people really are good and people treat each other He aims to incorand try to treat each porate his experiences other well.” with Pan Am 103 into But connecting to every class he teaches. the disaster can be During the sumdifficult. For many mer, Mason teaches students, the bombfashion photography ing is so distant that courses in London. they can’t relate.

For the past few years, Remembrance Frank Duggan Mason has taken the Scholars work to close PRESIDENT OF THE VICTIMS students to do a photo this gap and strengthOF PAN AM FLIGHT 103 INC. shoot in Lockerbie. On en the connection. the group’s last day in Scotland, they are taken Perry Russom, a Remembrance Scholar, said to the site where the nose of Pan Am 103 crashed. the newly renovated Wall of Remembrance, “Today’s students, 23, 24 years removed from which was recently completed, serves as anothwhat happened, before they were born, will er reminder to students of the week’s events. almost always feel the moment and tear up,” Websites, personal research, stories, the he said. “I don’t mean for them to tear up, but I university archives and event planning for the think by taking them there, and talking about week all contribute to scholars’ knowledge of what happened there, they feel what, until then, the victim he or she represents. Russom said the may have been an abstract idea for them.” scholars are learning something new seemingly Geri Clark, professor of drama, said the every day and at every meeting. current generation of students easily look up Eileen Monetti, the mother of victim Rick, information on the bombing online rather than said an important aspect of remembering is try and make a close, more personal connection realizing the Pan Am 103 case isn’t closed. with the victims of the tragedy.

Though Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only man She was very close to several of the students ever convicted in the bombing, died in May, killed in the bombings. She received letters from investigations are ongoing and many suspect them while they were studying abroad in London. others were involved.

Clark said students on campus today need to Frank Duggan, president of Victims of Pan look at the bombing and the students who were Am Flight 103 Inc., said the continuing efforts of killed and learn that everyone should make the the Remembrance Scholars and the university most of the time they are given. show the generational gap in a positive light.

“That’s a story that everybody needs to be “There are very few issues that last that long, told, especially when students are, quite natu- and this is one of them,” he said. rally, at probably the most risk-taking time of As the years go by, some of the victims’ famtheir lives,” Clark said. ily members have passed away, Duggan said,

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but this does not mean their families will stop remembering. There are children and grandchildren that will keep their memory alive.

Preparations have already begun for next year’s Remembrance Week, which will mark the 25th anniversary.

“My population of professors who were here

and taught the victims is getting smaller every year,” Mason said. “We’re trying to find a way to do something or various things that will survive all of us that had anything to do with Pan Am 103 and make it very forward looking for SU.” cffabris@syr.edu @caseyfabris

There are very few issues that last that long, and this is one of them.

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sam maller | asst. photo editor TOM BADMAN, a sophomore physics and art dual major, listens as the names of 35 SU students killed on Pan Am Flight 103 are read at a candlelight vigil on Monday night.

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By Shannon Hazlitt STAFF WRITER

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van Rosales-Robles is tired of planning an extra 30 minutes in his schedule for the South Campus buses.

He’s had lengthy waits for the bus and has missed it when it came early. In an attempt to decrease wait time, the sophomore business management and policy major downloaded an app called USE to track buses, but found it only provided information on the Connective Corridor.

There was no information about South Campus.

“It would be great if the app worked for South Campus buses as well,” Rosales-Robles said.

A new app, Tiramisu, has been created to provide information on South Campus buses.

Users will need to share information regarding bus routes they take, among other things, as Tiramisu relies on crowd-sourced information, said Yun Huang, a research assistant professor

in the School of Information Studies who is heading the implementation of the app at SU. Aaron Steinfeld, a senior system scientist in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, helped develop Tiramisu at the university in the fall of 2008. Steinfeld is one of the leaders of the development team.

“We set out with the goal to help people with disabilities,” he said.

The crowd-sourcing aspect of Tiramisu was originally developed to provide information to wheelchair users about buses that were at maximum capacity, Steinfeld said.

This evolved into just one of the features of the free app that has gained popularity among a wide demographic of commuters in Pittsburgh. The app gets its information from more than 51,974 trips reported by users, according to its website.

Tiramisu also provides real-time bus arrival information and the location of bus stops based on reports from riders. A “Report” button on the

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App will help track South Campus bus arrival times, allow users to share information

bottom of the app menu allows users to report problems with the transit trip or share suggestions and observations as well, Huang said.

Huang formerly worked at Carnegie Mellon and was involved with developing the app, so she decided to take the project with her when she came to the iSchool in August.

In Pittsburgh, Huang said, the app was very affective at encouraging more users to provide feedback to bus agencies about their experiences.

A study done in Pittsburg revealed that for every 28 bus riders, only about 10 percent had ever reported issues to bus companies. This number increased to 80 percent after Tiramisu was implemented, Huang said.

“We try to encourage citizens to report issues so they feel like their voices have value to the service providers,” she said.

Currently there are more than 1,600 reports about the app and transit systems, according to the Tiramisu website.

In cities like Pittsburgh and Syracuse that can’t afford to install GPS systems on all of their buses, Tiramisu’s system of using GPS information from phones also allows it to provide information about all of the bus routes offered by service providers, Huang said.

Linda Dickerson Hartsock, director of the Connective Corridor, said the creators of Tiramisu met last Wednesday with creators of USE, the app that performs similar tasks for Connective Corridor buses and has GPS tracking capabilities, to discuss a potential collaboration.

Although Hartsock said no specific plans are in place for a collaboration, the meeting has started a conversation between the two app developers, which is sure to continue in the future.

“We are going to keep moving this forward,” Hartsock said. “And I think we all hope that we’ve started on a project that brings together both the strengths of USE and Tiramisu.” smhazlit@syr.edu

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officer found a broken light, although the act was not caught on video, said DPS Chief Tony Callisto.

After more lights were reported broken, Callisto was in contact with Hartsock again on Monday to discuss the vandalism investigation.

Callisto said this type of vandalism is typically a spontaneous act and sometimes a result of drinking alcohol.

The partners on the Connective Corridor project, which aims to revitalize and link the

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downtown area with SU, are working together to find a solution, Hartsock said. Partners include the city of Syracuse, SU, construction administration and inspection firm C&S Cos. and project engineers Barton & Loguidice.

Hartsock said a solution should be found within the next two weeks. Lights broken during the construction phase are part of the contractor’s responsibility. After construction is complete, the lights fall under the jurisdiction of the city as part of the complete streetscape.

The fixtures were designed by Tillett Lighting Design Inc., located in Brooklyn, in conjunction with Upstate: an interdisciplinary

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in the international community if it’s following the rules.”

Romney agreed China can be a partner if they’re willing to be responsible, but said from day one that he’ll call China a “currency manipulator.”

Both candidates used their closing speeches to demonstrate how their policies will differ from the other’s.

Obama said in the last four years, America has made progress in recovering from policies that created two wars, large deficits and an economic crisis.

“Governor Romney wants to take us back to those policies,” he said. “I’ve got a different vision for America. I want to build on our strengths.”

Schieffer ended the debate by encouraging viewers to vote in the upcoming election.

“As I always do at the end of these debates,” he said. “I leave you with the words of my mom, who said: ‘Go vote; it makes you feel big and strong.’” erkelly@syr.edu

spots on the board, but only three were selected. Positions opened up, Lustig said, because previous members decided not to return for the fall semester or graduated.

Lustig stressed that the three new board members must briLustig said the addition of new members will not affect the finance board’s daily operations. SA Comptroller Stephen DeSalvo’s recent efforts to make the budget request process for student organizations online have made operations smoother and more environmentally friendly, Lustig said.

During the meeting, Lustig also announced online access to The New York Times is now available to SU students through the university’s readership program.

“I think getting this news electronically will be huge for our students,” he said. “Hopefully people will utilize this resource and become more informed. That’s the hope.”

Students can access the newspaper by creating an online account. They can go to nytimes.com/

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center for design, research and real estate, run through SU’s School of Architecture. The lights were designed with metal bases capable of withstanding heavy snow and snowplowing, Hartsock said.

Hartsock said she does not regret having the lights installed, but future lighting for the corridor will be more than 10 feet tall to prevent similar problems. Bollards that are part of the Connective Corridor construction on Genesee Street are currently wrapped in plastic and will not be lit until steps to prevent vandalism are taken.

David Castle, an instructional technology

passes and create an account with their SU email.

Students can log on each day and take advantage of one of the 650 available online passes for a period of 24 hours before access is deactivated.

Students can renew access daily, Lustig said.

Lustig cut Monday’s meeting short so SA members could attend a candlelight vigil for Remembrance Week, an event held in honor of the 35 SU students who were killed in the Pan Am 103 bombing in 1988.

In other business, members of the Academic Affairs Board discussed during an SA cabinet meeting on Sunday increasing student printing quotas. The next SA meeting will be held on Monday in Maxwell Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. aegiles@syr.edu

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analyst for Core Infrastructure Services at SU and downtown resident, said it is upsetting to see the work of the Connective Corridor and local tax dollars go to waste. He said he thinks at some point, the bollards will need to be removed to prevent the cost of continually repairing them.

He said he felt so strongly about this that he wrote a letter to the editor that appeared in The Daily Orange on Sept. 24, asking community members to speak up if they saw the vandalism happening.

Said Castle: “The mindset of just vandalizing public property is just disturbing to me.” dkmcbrid@syr.edu @daramcbride

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the sweet stuff in the middle

luke rafferty | design editor RICK LAUBENSTEIN, a sophomore in the Bandier program, mixes tracks in the Belfer Audio Lab. Laubenstein uses the studios to work on songs for his rap persona, Rip City Rick. One of his songs, “Summertime,” garnered a lot of public attention when he released it on YouTube in 2011.

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By Caroline Mahony

LEGEND

From outskirts of Boston to SU, Rip City Rick spreads laid-back vibe, hip-hop beats

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he echoing, intense atmosphere in the live recording room at Belfer Audio Lab was apparent immediately upon arrival.

Separated by a glass window was the mixing station, where setups were quickly taking place. This place meant business.

However the quietness was sliced by the casual, comfortable presence of 19-year-old Ricky James Laubenstein, a sophomore in the Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries. Wearing a green thermal shirt, blue jeans and a backward

Eagles hat, Laubenstein made the setting comedic immediately by quipping about how he likes fashionable hats despite being a Boston fan.

“I grew up in Hammer, Massachusetts, which is a suburb of Boston,” Laubenstein said. “My actual environment was relaxed and chill, and not hectic.”

Laubenstein is more commonly known by his stage name, Rip City Rick. It is this environment exactly that inspired the vibe of his music and also gave him his name.

“I used to chill with my friends all the time and spit freestyles and stuff,

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ‘Modern Family’ to speak tonight

By Allie Caren STAFF WRITER

“Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will speak tonight at Goldstein Auditorium.

“An Evening with ‘Modern Family’s’ Jesse Tyler Ferguson,” presented by University Union Performing Arts, is co-sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center and Newhouse’s Television-Radio-Film Department.

Ferguson will speak at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:15. Tickets are required and cost $5 for SU and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, fac-

ulty and staff. They’re available at the Schine Student Center Box Office.

Ferguson plays an openly gay lawyer, Mitchel Pritchett, on the ABC Emmy Award-winning show.

“Modern Family” is a popular comedy series that made its debut in 2009. Its most notable features are its

An Evening with Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ‘Modern Family’ Where: Goldstein Auditorium When: 8 p.m.

How much: $5

intricate and comedic family webbings, and its “mockumentary” style – that is, characters talk directly at the camera.

For the past three years, Ferguson has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Pritchett.

“His successful career represents how much any gay individual can make their voice heard and achieve their goals – an individual’s success should never be limited or hindered by their sexuality,” said Sarah Fleisher, a senior public relations major

and director of public relations for University Union.

Ferguson is also a widely recognized activist and philanthropist for the LGBT community, evident from his “Tie The Knot” campaign, which Ferguson founded with his fiancée, Justin Mikita. The campaign produces limited quantities of bowties, whose proceeds aim to achieve marriage equality.

“We always aim to keep the campus entertained with diverse programming, but we also hope Jesse›s talk will go beyond pure entertainment,” Fleisher said.

The premise of Ferguson’s discussion will be the actor sharing his experiences in the entertainment industry – both on and off Broadway – and working his way to Hollywood. Another focus will stem from his experiences as an openly gay actor.

Said Fleisher: “We hope this event informs students on how to be activists in any industry, and we also hope this event shows students issues like gay marriage rights deserve our attention, discussion, and support.” ajcaren@syr.edu

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and when I used to spit freestyles I used to rap really fast, like I’m ripping freestyles,” Laubenstein said. “So that just turned into Rip City, like ripping it, just like killing it.”

Since his days growing up near Boston, Rip City Rick has become an online sensation. The music video for his song “Summer Time” from

“When I used to spit freestyles I used to rap really fast, like I’m ripping freestyles. So that just turned into Rip City, like ripping it, just like killing it.”

Rick Laubenstein

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his debut mixtape “Head in the Clouds” has received almost 17,000 hits on YouTube. Since his debut mixtape dropped in the summer of 2011, Laubenstein hasn’t slowed down.

Despite lyrics discussing hard times, Rip City Rick’s music is primarily optimistic. He is inspired by his future potential more than his past hardships or even his successes.

While Laubenstein describes “Head in The Clouds” as having a “relaxed, old-school, early ’90s hip-hop vibe,” his second mixtape, “Food for The Soul,” which he released during his freshman year, gets a lot more personal.

“It’s progress. Songs about relationships, me contemplating what I’m doing in my life,” Laubenstein said about his second mixtape.

Laubenstein talked about how much more personal this mixtape was, specifically the last song, “Gatorade Flow.” He described it as an opportunity to talk about dealing with doubts from others about his situation.

It made up for some of the regrets he had about the music video for his song “Summer Time.” Although it gained quick popularity, it characterized him as a certain type of kid.

“Maybe my first video should have been not so partying,” Laubenstein said. “More of just me rapping.”

Laubenstein is currently working on his third mixtape, “Rise and Shine,” which he expects to drop this spring.

Success doesn’t come easily, though. He often has to push against the grain to pave his own path and stay true to his sound.

“A couple small indie labels in Boston tried to push me into a direction that I didn’t really want to go. ‘You got to become a skater dude, and this will be your image and you have to make this type of music,’” Laubenstein said. “In reality, I know what type of music I want to make. I just want to do it my way and on my own time.”

He also works overtime to overcome racial stereotypes and escape the narrow lenses under which he is viewed.

He struggles to fight against comparisons to Asher Roth and Machine Gun Kelly, a preppy party rapper and mosh pit rapper, respectively, simply because they are both white. Laubenstein’s own Estyle differentiates from those two, he says, especially in his ability to incorporate singing into the music.

Not only does he like singing more than rapping, but his singing career actually goes back

luke rafferty | design editor (FROM LEFT) EVAN WILSON, RICK LAUBENSTEIN, DAN POWELL AND JOSH SCHACKETT sit together in the studio. Rip City Rick has a mixtape planned for spring. further than his rapping career does.

“I started my freshmen year in high school, producing a lot of hip hop and R&B music. I didn’t really start rapping unti l my senior year in high school,” Laubenstein said. “I sang a lot in a cap pella g roups, and then one day I was like ‘Hey, let me rap over one of my own beats and see what I can do with it,’ and it just started from there.”

Laubenstein said inspiration for his music can come from just about anywhere. Passing something on campus while listeninwg to

his iPod can lead to a moment of inspiration or even just thinking about a girl in his life.

Laubenstein said that it all depends on the mood he is in at the moment.

Rip City Rick contains more in his persona than what can be found merely by glancing at his casual dress and relaxed posture.

Said Laubenstein: “Honestly, I just believe in myself. You have to believe in yourself if you’re going to accomplish any type of goal. How is anyone going to believe in me if I don’t believe in myself?” cgmahony@syr.edu

You’re invited! s part of the all-campus SU Graduate Program Expo on October 27, the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is hosting an informational session highlighting our programs in: Addiction Studies, Child and Family Studies, Child and Family Health, Global Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nutrition Science, Social Work, and Sport Venue and Event Management. Meet faculty, students and staff. Learn more about how our graduate degrees and certificates can provide the education, training and experiences you need to advance your educational and career goals.

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improved Brandy’s album achieves new levels of quality while staying loyal to retro roots

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By Ibet Inyang STAFF WRITER

on’t call it a comeback.

Brandy’s been here for years, but now is the time to sit up and take notice. With a career that spans 20 years, filled with as many tough times as No. 1 hits, the rhythm-andblues diva and actress has finally pulled together a masterpiece R&B mix that was four years in the making. “Two Eleven” shows Brandy with new and old swag, as she reminds fans why they got down with her in the first place.

Back in the day when the running man ruled dance floors and overalls were still cool, Brandy Norwood was America’s sweetheart. At only 15 she released her debut self-titled album, which spawned hits like “I Wanna be Down” and “Baby.” After an acting career, a downfall ensued and Brandy released three unsuccessful albums, seeming to succumb to the controversy of a made-up marriage “Two Eleven” and fatal car accident involvement. In Chameleon 2008, the singer pulled it together and Entertainment released “Human,” which showed that she had moved on from her inner turmoil, but failed to earn any comRelease Date: mercial success.

Oct. 16 Now Brandy seems serious about making this work and she’s even bringing out the big guns. Since 2009, Sounds like: the singer has worked with producers ‘90’s swag in an Rico Love and Sean Garrett, as well as updated package songwriters Frank Ocean and Chris Brown, to achieve a modern R&B sound Top track: “Scared of Beautiful” with an old-school and hip-hop edge.

She titled this newest compilation after the day she was born and the day her Rating: idol and inspiration, Whitney Houston, 5/5 decibels passed away. With the need to reestablish her spot in the industry, Brandy clearly did not play around. The singer finally utilizes and digs into her husky

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voice, giving the public a new side of her that we’ve never seen.

Brandy comes out in a big way with the album’s lead single, “Put it Down” featuring Chris Brown. The song is her first Top-5 hit in 10 years and the upbeat hip-hop track must be looked at as a whole package along with its video.

Brandy walks out with a new swagger, leading dancers in sassy choreography. As she dances to the track’s heavy beat and even heavier bass, she shows off more of her higher vocal range.

It’s not the best vocal display, but seeing Brandy settling into this new style is refreshing. To top it all off, Chris Brown offers a rap verse that matches the song’s fun vibes perfectly and seals it as a hit.

In “Wildest Dreams,” you can instantly tell that the track is a true representation of all sides of the artist when a voice whispers “It’s Brandy” at the start of the song. Brandy pays homage to her R&B roots and her ’90s beginnings through the song’s simple beat and slow groove. But then Brandy gives a vocal performance that is smooth and emotional as she sings about love. As she belts out “not in my wildest dreams,” one cannot help but bounce to the beat and also hear the richness in Brandy’s voice that only came after years of performing.

It all comes together in tracks like “Scared of Beautiful.” The song, written by Frank Ocean, features a slightly ethereal brand of R&B and metaphorical lyrics. At the start of the song, Brandy almost whispers the lyrics in her rich and deep tone, sounding like she pulled them from deep within herself.

Many may not appreciate Brandy’s way of not only singing in the lower register, but also being able to do so much vocally in a space that ranges so low. It’s just as difficult as singing in

illustration by micah benson | art director extremely high runs and should be commended.

Hearing her effortlessly belt out lyrics about being scared of her own talent also gives insight on her inner struggles.

“Two Eleven” finally confirms that Brandy is back on top.

The album is a true representation of her impressive vocal ability and talent, and won’t go unnoticed. She gives her all with this album and it makes fans remember the Bandy they’ve missed, even though her current style is brand new. ieinyang@syr.edu

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By Ian Feiner STAFF WRITER

Junior film major Max Zupanovic is no stranger to tattoo parlors. Boasting four large tattoos including a full back piece, Zupanovic is a true tattoo veteran.

The story of Zupanovic’s first tattoo spans back to when he was just 15 years old, a high school sophomore, in 2007. On his right bicep, he has a self-designed coat of arms consisting of elements mainly from the Croatian flag.

“I wanted something that reminded me of my

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roots,” said Zupanovic, current Phi Kappa Psi social chair. “And being someone who believes that a tattoo should have a deep meaning, I figured that representing my culture and heritage meant enough.”

Zupanovic’s parents, who emigrated from Croatia, have kept old-world traditions alive in their household as far back as he can remember.

He assured that this consists of more than just drinking the traditional plum wine, Slivo, with other Croatians in the community.

Ever since the age of 7, Zupanovic and his

family have been members of one of the more prominent Croatian clubs on the East Coast.

Dressing up in traditional garb, playing in Croatian bands and dancing in lively circles are some of the ways Zupanovic and other Croatians in the community celebrate their heritage.

Zupanovic, however, decided to show his patriotism using flesh and ink.

His first trip to a tattoo shop was an experience that few share. Ten minutes before his appointment at End of the Trail Tattoos in Middletown, Pa., he hand-drew the coat-of-arms design resembling the Croatian checkered shield and crown embossed with the words “hrvatski kralj,” Croatian for “Croatian King.”

Zupanovic, one year under the legal age to receive a tattoo with parental consent, enlisted the help of his mother. In full support of the tattoo, she eventually convinced artist and shop owner Eric Boes to perform the job anyway.

“I was definitely the first one to get inked in my grade; I was young and completely unafraid to show them off,” Zupanovic said.

“I walked around high school with my sleeves rolled up and my arms flexed. I had even gotten my second tattoo before anyone had gotten their first.”

After five years and three more tattoos, the Croatian coat of arms is Zupanovic’s most meaningful piece of art. Self-designed to represent his heritage, the shield of Croatia has an important place in his heart, in his mind and on his arm.

lauren murphy | asst. photo editor MAX ZUPANOVIC, a junior film major, displays the first tattoo he ever had done, one that represents his Croatian heritage.

Said Zupanovic: “Croatia is a beautiful place and I’m proud to be from there, but even more proud to represent where I’m from on my body till the day I die.” imfeiner@syr.edu

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Orange to return to Big East tournament with home game

By Trevor Hass STAFF WRITER

The last time Syracuse qualified for the Big East tournament was in 2005.

At that point in time, Nick Bibbs had no idea he’d come to Syracuse. Jordan Vale was 11 years old and tearing up youth soccer leagues in New Zealand. And head coach Ian McIntyre was in his third season at Hartwick College.

Seven years later, Syracuse (12-4, 5-2) earned a spot in the conference championship after a 2-0 win over DePaul (3-10-3, 0-6-1) on Saturday night at SU Soccer Stadium.

SU, the No. 2 seed in the Red Division, will host a postseason game for the first time in program history on Nov. 3. McIntyre credits his seniors for sticking with the program and changing the culture.

“People keep looking for something drastic and dramatic that’s different than last year,” McIntyre said. “The guys that have been through it the last two years are the reason we’ve turned it around.”

The seniors suffered through an 8-37-6 record through three seasons.

Bibbs said he never thought he’d have a chance to play at a program like Syracuse and called coming to SU “a dream come true.”

Bibbs, one of the players McIntyre called the “cultural architects” of the team, has helped turn SU Soccer Stadium into a fan-friendly, electrifying venue. As the team has improved,

so has the stadium.

Bibbs and teammate Mark Brode recalled one day during the 2010 season when McIntyre asked the players to stay on the field for a little while after practice.

After doing fitness earlier in the day, it was the last thing the players wanted to do.

When they found out the task at hand was to move enormous boards around, Brode’s level of excitement went down even further.

“We were so tired,” Brode said. “Mac was like ‘Guys, it’s only gonna take 20 minutes.’ They were the heaviest — I mean the heaviest things.

We were out there for an hour and a half.”

Those boards are now staples of a new-andimproved stadium, which has drawn record crowds during the turnaround season.

Last Saturday night, 1,450 people watched the Orange knock off DePaul to clinch a berth in the Big East tournament. Louis Clark said the stadium was empty late last October as the team played out another losing season.

“Now the weather’s better and we’re winning,” Clark said. “It’s just amazing. We all try to do our best to get people to the games.

When the lights are on for the night games you just get a buzz and come out flying. It’s a great feeling.”

As the stadium and fans have come together, Syracuse has emerged as a legitimate contender in the Big East. When the Orange travels to St. John’s on Friday night, it will

ziniu chen | staff photographer TED CRIBLEY and his Orange teammates are preparing for their regular-season finale against St. John’s on Friday night in Queens. SU is winless in its last eight against SJU. already have locked up the No. 2 seed in the Red Division.

SU is usually an underdog in its matchups with the Red Storm, and the Orange is 0-6-2 against SJU in the teams’ last eight games.

McIntyre said St. John’s has been the benchmark of Big East soccer through the years and that his team is up for a challenge on Friday night.

Clark said St. John’s is the fittest team the Orange will play all year.

“They’re a really, really difficult team,

especially on the road,” Clark said. “They can run all day. That’s going to be a good one.”

While the excitement of the tournament is on the horizon, Ted Cribley and his teammates are taking it one game at a time and preparing for St. John’s.

“Hopefully we can carry on and make it to the final four at the Red Bull Arena, and eventually make it to the national tournament,” Cribley said. “But first we’re going to concentrate on the next game.” tbhass@syr.edu

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Syracuse expects challenge from USF; Lemon excels as slot receiver

By Ryne Gery SPORTS EDITOR

Doug Marrone is guarding against a letdown.

Marrone, the Syracuse head coach, sees an upcoming opponent in South Florida that has dominated Syracuse in the past. South Florida has won seven of the eight matchups between the schools since it joined the Big East in 2005.

Though the Bulls are scuffling through a five-game losing streak, Marrone is aware of the history.

“For us we’ve only beaten this team one time a couple of years ago down there,” Marrone said during the Big East coaches’ teleconference on Monday. “Other than that, they pretty much have handled us easily and it’s going to be a big challenge for our team.”

Marrone pointed to the Bulls’ talented playmakers as the driving force behind Syracuse’s struggles in the series. During Marrone’s tenure, quarterback B.J. Daniels has led the offense and caused fits for his defense, while USF also boasted talented defenses.

“We’ve only beaten this team one time a couple of years ago down there. Other than that, they pretty much have handled us easily and it’s going to be a big challenge for our team.”

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The result under Marrone has been lopsided losses of 34-20 in 2009 and 37-17 last season, along with SU’s lone victory over the Bulls, 13-9, in 2010.

Marrone said his team allowed too many big plays and committed too many turnovers — problems that have contributed to the Orange’s four losses this season.

The game against South Florida in Tampa, Fla., marks the start of a tough stretch in which Syracuse plays just one of its final five games at home. With that challenge looming, Marrone knows his team can’t afford a letdown on Saturday.

“We start off now with South Florida,” Marrone said. “And we’d like to get off to a good start.”

Lemon searching for consistency Alec Lemon managed just eight catches combined against Pittsburgh and Rutgers. But the wide receiver broke out of his slump with eight grabs for 166 yards against Connecticut.

Lining up in the slot, Lemon found holes in the Huskies defense and helped fuel an explosive SU offense that put up 40 points

last Friday.

“He has the ability to get himself open,” Marrone said during the teleconference.

“He’s a good football player in the slot and has been very good for us in the slot, and that’s where most of his plays have come from. It’s not a secret, so he’s a good player.”

Syracuse’s all-time leading receiver has had an up-and-down senior campaign. Slowed by an injury at the start, Lemon looked healthy and ready to provide quarterback Ryan Nassib with another go-to target after hauling in nine passes for 106 yards against Minnesota.

Lackluster performances against Pitt and Rutgers followed.

Marrone said he is still looking for consistency from his veteran receiver. After being held to just three catches against the Scarlet Knights in a disappointing 23-15 loss, Marrone said the wideout worked hard to be ready for his big game against UConn.

Now, Marrone said, Lemon has to take that same preparation into each game.

“He needs to keep that chip on his shoulder as he goes out there,” Marrone said. “And I think you can consistently see performances like that if he keeps working the way he is.”

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“Overall, tonight was just to give something back to the fans up here for them coming out, showing their support,” Anthony said. “Me being back here, playing another game … it brings back so many different memories.”

The game also marked the 50th anniversary of the Syracuse Nationals moving to Philadelphia to become the 76ers. On Monday, Philadelphia was actually the home team, forcing Anthony and the Knicks into the crammed visitors’ locker room.

“We’re hosting Carmelo tonight, so I don’t know how we do that,” 76ers head coach Doug

“Overall, tonight was just to give something back to the fans up here for them coming out, showing their support.”

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nate shron | staff photographer NICK YOUNG (1) takes on Jason Kidd in Monday night’s NBA exhibition. Young was 3-for8 from the field with three free throws boosting him to 11 points in 31 minutes of action.

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and roared with his every move.

“I think it’s just good to be back up here, playing up here once again,” Anthony said Monday morning before the game. “Give Syracuse another taste, a glimpse of what’s the upcoming NBA season and the teams. Just want to have some fun tonight.”

And fun he had with a 23-point performance in a game the 76ers ultimately won 98-90, though it was Anthony’s mere presence that mattered more to the fans in attendance.

He said on Monday morning the effect he has on the Syracuse community had yet to sink in, but it began to wash over him on Sunday afternoon during his first visit to the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center since its completion.

His $3-million donation that began the fundraising process of what would eventually become a $19-million facility has led to somewhat of an Anthony shrine in the hallways of the building. Three of his jerseys hang in the main corridor along with countless photos, magazine covers and videos that portray the transformation of a lanky teenager from Baltimore into a national champion and Olympic gold medalist.

“It was kind of surreal for me to be walking around and seeing my name plastered around the building and on the outside of the building,” Anthony said Monday morning. “I was — I don’t know what word to use. But it was shocking to me just to see that. I called my family, I sent them pictures of it, of me outside the building with my name on it. It was just one of the moments that I will probably never forget.”

And the way he changed the landscape of col-

Collins said. “I hope we’re not good hosts.”

It turned out they weren’t. But it never really mattered to Anthony or the crowd.

This was Anthony’s night and that was evident from the start. He played in front of his former head coach, Jim Boeheim. The two have remained close through their time with U.S. basketball.

Anthony was called first when the Knicks’ lineup was announced. He gave a wave to the crowd as fans snapped pictures and welcomed Anthony home.

They had barely sat down before Anthony brought them back to their feet. After taking the court to a standing ovation, the Knicks forward and former Syracuse star drained a jump shot from the left wing to give New York an early lead. Anthony said Woodson drew up a play to get him the first shot, and it worked out just like he drew it up.

lege basketball in the Syracuse community is something its residents will never forget either.

Brandon Triche, a senior on the men’s basketball team and a native of nearby Jamesville, said that run to the national title altered the nation’s perception of Syracuse as a program. The team, led by Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim, ascended to the level of the sport’s elite and became entrenched as a desired destination for some of the top recruits in the country.

But Triche said Anthony’s contributions to the community since that magical 2003 season are arguably of greater importance.

“For him to come back it means even more, just because he’s always doing stuff for the community,” Triche said inside the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center on Monday afternoon. “He has a few parks in his name, he has this building. He’s good at basketball, but he’s also helping others out, which is a great thing.”

The most notable, of course, is the basketball facility that was a much-needed upgrade over the outdated Manley Field House. Triche called the locker rooms in Manley “caves” and said the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in the aptly nicknamed “Melo Center” have certainly aided in the recruitment process.

It’s all of those reasons — the unparalleled basketball success at Syracuse, the impeccable new facility, the continued desire to help the community that built him up — that led people to the Carrier Dome on Monday to catch another glimpse of the school’s most revered player.

And as expected, he impressed. The jump

No. 7 Anthony jerseys dotted the crowd.

Cheers rained down the court each time Anthony touched the ball. Every miss elicited an “Ah” from the crowd and every hit generated rousing applause.

“I couldn’t be more proud of ’Melo. He’s had a wonderful career,” Knicks head coach Mike Woodson said.

Anthony, arguably the Knicks leader on the floor, didn’t put on a show, but displayed his variety of skills nonetheless.

About six minutes into the first quarter, Anthony drove the lane and pushed Philadelphia forward Thaddeus Young away with his right arm to force his way to the basket.

Preseason or not, Anthony said he just wanted to play. He pleaded with Woodson to not take him out, but the head coach told him the Knicks are going to need him for the long haul.

“My juices got flowing out there in the third quarter,” Anthony said. “The competitiveness came out.”

That’s when his biggest moment arrived.

With 55.5 seconds left in the third quarter, New York guard Steve Novak nearly threw the ball out of bounds before Anthony bounded over to save it from going out. He somehow managed to regain his balance and dribble to the left wing.

His step-back jumper brought the Knicks to within four points. But at this point, the score had little meaning. This was about Anthony appeasing every fan who wanted a moment to remember.

When Anthony left the Carrier Dome on Monday, he was headed toward much more significant games as the Knicks look to become contenders in the Eastern Conference. For one night, though, Anthony was at the center of attention.

Scores and statistics meant little. This game was for Anthony and his Syracuse fans.

“It was a fun game,” Anthony said. “At this point, it’s not about the wins and losses. It’s about what we take from the game, just getting better. Just having some fun out there.” cjiseman@syr.edu @chris_iseman

shot came effortlessly, the passes deftly and the smile beamingly as he played nearly 35 minutes on a court over which the 2003 national championship banner hangs. He even stuck out his tongue in a Jordan-esque pose following a rainbow three-pointer that brought the crowd to its feet in the third quarter.

“Overall it was just great to be back playing in this building once again,” Anthony said after the game. “I know how many memories I have in here.”

Syracuse assistant coach Mike Hopkins surmised that 2003 was perhaps the best year of Anthony’s life, and it would be difficult to argue otherwise. Especially considering the boyish grin that seemed glued to his face while on the court on Monday night.

Anthony said simply being back in the Carrier Dome motivates him to try harder to bring an NBA title back to New York. The feeling of bringing a championship to Syracuse is one he hopes to match at the game’s highest level in basketball’s mecca: New York City.

So as he left the Carrier Dome floor with that 2003 banner hanging off to his left, the crowd once again rose to its feet to applaud an effort that held plenty of significance in a game that will be remembered as meaningless. Their favorite son came back, and Syracuse thanked him for it.

“For me, this is where it all began and all started,” Anthony said Monday before the game. “So it’s only right for me to give back.” mjcohe02@syr.edu

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Injuries decimate quarterback position at Nebraska-Kearney

By Jacob Klinger ASST. COPY EDITOR

Justin Drudik is the sixth quarterback to play for the University of Nebraska-Kearney this season.

The fifth-year senior started the year fourth on the depth chart — the wide receivers depth chart.

“It’s nothing like I expected to end my career,” Drudik said.

A rash of injuries forced Drudik into a quarterbacking crash course as the UNK Lopers’ season appeared to be slipping away. In the first seven games of the season, UNK started six different quarterbacks. Two, including Drudik, started the year as wide receivers.

For a team that prides itself on the timing of its spread offense, the constant changes have been disastrous. The team is 1-7 after going 30-6 the past three seasons. It’s not Drudik’s fault. He’s just closing out his college career in a bizarre situation.

Lopers offensive coordinator Andy Siegal called his coaching friends around the country asking for advice as his quarterbacks dropped like flies. They all responded with the same question. “‘How do you have six quarterbacks?’” they asked.

Siegal always had the same answer: “We don’t.”

Redshirt freshman Aric Kaiser started the season opener against Washburn University.

The team lost 24-14, but the game ended with a healthy stable of quarterbacks still on the roster.

After a slow first half with Kaiser under center in Week Two versus Emporia State, UNK brought in Kevin Romero. He led the team to a touchdown on his first drive. Then early in the fourth quarter, he tore his ACL. The game against Missouri Western on Sept.

15 cost the Lopers two quarterbacks.

Kaiser started and struggled again before being replaced by Arizona transfer Tyler D’Amore. D’Amore, already nursing a knee injury, hurt his shoulder six plays in. Kaiser then returned and injured his shoulder, so D’Amore — who could not physically throw the ball — finished the game handing it off in the backfield.

The injuries left the Lopers desperate at the quarterback position.

Enter Matt Berry, a receiver who hadn’t played quarterback since his days at McCook

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So the playbook was reinvented and contracted.

“Spread doesn’t mean air raid, throw it every single down, so that’s what you do is you find it, and that’s the thing we’ve done with all of them is ‘What do they do that’s positive?’” Siegal said. “OK, well in Matt’s case it’s he can run the option, he can run all over the place, he’s got escapability.”

But a bad hamstring limited Berry to three halves of football before spending three weeks in street clothes on game days. At that point, Berry and redshirt freshman Sean Flanagan had split snaps in practice.

Flanagan was quarterback No. 5. He started against Truman State in what would be UNK’s sixth straight loss of the season. During the third quarter of the TSU game, without the benefit of a single practice snap, Drudik came on after Flanagan’s helmet had fallen off.

Drudik threw just two passes before Flanagan was back under center.

At the start of the following week’s practice, Siegal sat down with what remained of his quarterback corps and announced Drudik would start against the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“I said, ‘Did you ever think you were going to play quarterback?’” Siegal said. “And he said, ‘You know coach, my dream’s always been to be like Tim Tebow and come in and run the football into the end zone for a touchdown.’”

One problem: Drudik isn’t fast. He’s a possession receiver primarily used for blocking.

Still, he went to work studying option reads with his fellow receiver-turned-quarterback Berry. On Oct. 13, Lincoln game day, Berry was on the sideline — in street clothes — talking Drudik through option reads.

Drudik had never run the option before.

He took snaps in a Maryland-I offense in high school. In other words, he almost exclusively handed the ball off.

Berry told Drudik he thought he could probably cut around the defensive end on his options runs. With 9:46 remaining in the second quarter, Drudik used that advice and burst around the corner and downfield for a 23-yard touchdown. Berry ran over and congratulated him.

“I was really happy for him, getting that touchdown, because a lot of people give him a little grief about not being the fastest guy out there,” Berry said. “But he does put in a lot of

work and he does work really hard at making the right read and getting the ball to who the ball needs to get to.”

The passing chapter of the UNK playbook had 30 plays in August. Now, it’s down to six.

The injuries besieging the Lopers are enough to drive any team apart, especially one hardly accustomed to losing. But not this team.

Head coach Darrell Morris and his staff gave the players a simple message: Keep it together and play through for the seniors. With displaced talent like Berry and Drudik giving up personal gain for the team, the persistence came naturally.

Drudik helped Berry call out protection audibles. Berry showed Drudik how to play an option. And though the team lost Drudik’s first game at quarterback 34-27 at Lincoln, the Lopers earned their first victory of the season last week over Southwest Baptist University.

Drudik had a modest day passing, completing 10 of 27 passes for 80 yards. But he managed the game, getting the ball to the team’s backs and receivers quickly in the 34-20 win.

“He’s the ultimate team guy if you’ve ever met one,” Siegal said. “And I tease him all the time; I say, ‘Hey, I coached junior college football for 10 years, I know what it’s like to prepare a quarterback that doesn’t know anything, so this is easy.’”

This season marks the end of Drudik’s football career. One he never envisioned traversing this many turns, but he’s proud to end it under center.

When Drudik trotted off the field after his

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Anthony returns to Dome for 1st time as Knick

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ith a wave of his right hand, Carmelo Anthony acknowledged a crowd that took to its feet to greet him with a hearty ovation during the introduction of the starting lineups. And with a jump shot from the left wing on the New York Knicks’ very first possession, he reminded the thousands in attendance what they had paid to see.

Syracuse’s favorite son, the one who brought home the program’s only national championship, returned to the Carrier Dome on Monday for the first time as a member of the Knicks in an exhibition game against the Philadelphia 76ers, and was met with nothing but adoration. His dazzling talent, which captivated Central New York a decade ago during a magical run to New Orleans, drew a crowd of 8,831 that was peppered with Anthony’s jerseys

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76ers top Knicks in exhibition

By Chris Iseman ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

nate shron | staff photographer CARMELO ANTHONY drives during the Knicks’ exhibition against the 76ers on Monday night. He led New York with 23 points in his team’s 98-90 loss.

The crowd was waiting for the moment to erupt. In the third quarter, Carmelo Anthony delivered.

Alone on the left wing, Anthony took the three-pointer that made his 76ERS 98 return to Syraas a New KNICKS 90 cuse York Knick official. As soon as the shot fell, the roar of the crowd swallowed up the former SU star as he flashed a smile the Orange faithful saw so many times 10 years ago.

The Philadelphia 76ers 98-90 win over the Knicks in a preseason game in the Carrier Dome in front of 8,831 fans on Monday night didn’t spoil Anthony’s return. It was the first time Anthony has played in Syracuse as a member of the Knicks. On the same floor where he helped lead the Orange to a national championship in 2003, Anthony took center stage once again.

The forward finished 7-of-23 from the field for 23 points in nearly 35 minutes of action. But the statistics took a backseat to Anthony’s return.

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