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9% of children tested in Syracuse had elevated levels of lead poisoning in 2020 By Richard Perrins news editor

n November 2018, Darlene Medley received a letter in the mail from her doctor saying her 2-year-old twin sons had been poisoned by lead. Medley, her twins and her seven other children had been living in a rented house on the northside of Syracuse for several months. As part of state-mandated lead testing, the twins received tests that involved a prick on the finger to draw blood. The Onondaga County Health Department defi nes an elevated blood level of lead as anything higher than five see

micrograms per deciliter of blood. One twin’s test showed nine micrograms, Medley said. The other’s showed 12. Despite the presence of lead in the paint of Medley’s home, her landlord did not provide her a hotel or another property. Instead, Medley and her nine children remained in the house as the landlord hired contractors to paint over the cracks in the lead paint on her wall. The family still lives in the house, and the twins meet with a mental health therapist weekly to monitor their development. “When I was younger, lead poisoning — you heard about it, but it wasn’t really a thing,” Medley said. “So that’s

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Deputy shoots son, wife in suspected murder-suicide By Richard Perrins news editor

Editor’s Note: This story contains mentions of suicide. The mother of SUNY-ESF student Troy Eames, who was killed Monday, told investigators her husband — a deputy of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office — was

responsible for the shooting at their home in Clay, New York. The deputy, Isaac Eames, shot his son, wife and family dog before shooting himself at their home in Clay, Sheriff Eugene Conway said Tuesday. He fired eight shots in total, and only his wife, Karen Eames, survived. Karen is in serious condition

at Upstate University Hospital. Troy died at the hospital on Monday afternoon. Karen reported the shooting to the Onondaga County 911 Center shortly after 7:30 a.m. Monday, syracuse.com reported. The dispatcher said a woman had been shot and two other people were in the house.

Dispatchers later said three people were “down” and they needed two additional ambulances following an initial ambulance. Isaac had been employed as a deputy in the civil division since 2010. Karen is a secretary for the Liverpool Central School District. A vigil will be held for the victims at Pope John XXIII Roman

Catholic Church in Liverpool at 7 p.m. Thursday. A GoFundMe page was created Tuesday by Karen’s sister, Annette Cittadino, to support Karen and her surviving son. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the page had raised over $60,000. rcperrin@syr.edu @RichardPerrins2

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“It’s a fear-based system. ... They’re so afraid they’re going to be kicked out. They’re worried about leaky rooms, but what about that paint that’s chipping on the wall? They don’t know.” - Palmer Harvey, founder of the Syracuse Tenants Union Page 3

OPINION “By opting for home-brewed coff ee, students can simultaneously reduce their environmental burden and spending habits while increasing their ability to discern what good coff ee truly is.” - Harrison Vogt, columnist Page 5

CULTURE “In honor of National Pizza Pie Day on Wednesday, Feb. 9, here are some of the best and most popular pizza shops and restaurants in Syracuse, ranked.” - Rachel Raposas, food columnist Page 6

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SU considering drop to “BLUE” COVID level NYS drops mask mandate Thursday By Francis Tang asst. news editor

New York will end its statewide mask mandate for indoor businesses effective Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The mandate required people above the age of 2 to wear a mask in all public spaces unless the businesses or venues require proof of vaccination for anyone 12 or older. Masking was not required for children under the age of 2. Violations of the mandate came with a maximum $1,000 fine each. SU will monitor COVID-19 data on campus and throughout central New York over the next seven to 10 days. If the downward trend in COVID-19 cases continues, the alert level will likely shift to “BLUE.” meghan hendricks photo editor By Grace Katz

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Syracuse University will consider lowering its COVID19 alert level from “RED” to “BLUE” after monitoring data over the next seven to 10 days, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Mike Haynie said in a campus-wide email Wednesday. SU has been under the “RED” level since Aug. 28, 2021, meaning that all students, no matter their vaccination status, are required to wear masks indoors at all times and outside when in the presence

of others. If the alert level is lowered to “BLUE,” vaccinated students would only be required to wear masks during academic instruction. Additionally, SU recommends, but does not require vaccinated students to wear masks indoors and outside in the presence of others under this level alert. Unvaccinated students would still be required to wear masks indoors and outdoors in groups. New York will end its statewide mask mandate for indoor businesses effective Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.

“The governor’s announcement today, coupled with the positive COVID data trends in our community and on campus, have prompted many members of our community to inquire about the future of masking on our campus,” Haynie wrote in the email. As of Wednesday, there are 74 active COVID-19 cases on campus with a 2% surveillance positivity rate, according to the university’s dashboard. This semester, cases peaked on Jan. 28, with 345 active cases reported. The university and the Public Health Team will monitor COVID-19 data on campus and

throughout central New York over the next seven to 10 days. If the downward trend continues, the most likely initial action will be returning to level “BLUE” masking, Haynie said. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, science has driven our decision-making. This includes new daily case counts, surveillance positivity rates, local hospitalizations and other relevant metrics,” Haynie said in the email. “If these data remain at low levels, the University will take action to adjust the on-campus masking protocols accordingly.” gdkatz@syr.edu

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SWSSU prepares for spring 2022 semester By Katie McClellan and Kyle Chouinard

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Kayla Turner did not attend Stand With Survivors SU’s initial protest in September. She first went to an SWSSU event in October at the Hall of Languages. “After coming, I decided I needed to stay for a while,” she said. Turner, SWSSU’s new president, addressed the organization’s goals for the new semester and its latest interactions with Syracuse University. “I think the biggest thing for the progress of the organization is to continue to have a healing space within this campus,” Turner said. “I think that’s what Stand With Survivors should be and is going to be.” SWSSU, an organization that advocates against sexual assault and rape culture on SU’s campus, is entering its second semester of existence. Carla Guariglia led the organization during the fall 2021 semester. During the beginning of the fall semester, Nancy Linehan was also a co-president but departed the organization in early

4,281 New York state confirmed 4,281 positive COVID-19 cases on Monday

The governor initially announced the mandate on Dec. 10, 2021, and it went into effect three days later. Hochul said the state would reevaluate the mandate after its scheduled expiration on Jan. 15, and it was extended on Dec. 31, 2021 until Feb. 1. On Jan. 24, a state Supreme Court judge struck down Hochul’s mask mandate in a court decision, citing it as “void and unenforceable as a matter of law.” The state submitted an appeal on the same day. The mandate went back in effect after the state appellate court granted an interim stay of the mandate. Mary T. Bassett, the state’s commissioner of health, issued a determination on Jan. 31 to extend the mandate until Feb. 10.

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November 2021. Now, Guariglia is going abroad. Guariglia said she’ll still be involved in the organization, and Turner was democratically chosen for the organization’s presidency. SWSSU has weekly meetings on Tuesdays with Rob Hradsky, the vice president for the student experience and dean of students, and Cerri Banks, the vice president

for student success. “They’ve been super opening and welcome,” Turner said about Banks and Hradsky. In an email statement to The Daily Orange, Hradsky said the focus of the meetings has been on understanding Title IX regulations, community resources and examining the federal regulations. SWSSU wants to pursue change at

the federal level because there is only so much that SU can do at the collegiate level, Turner said. “We are supportive of SWSSU’s desire to enhance prevention and supportive resources and clarify processes,” Hradsky said via email. Members of SWSSU have also joined some on-campus committees involving sexual see swssu page 4

New York state confirmed 4,281 positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, with a seven-day rolling average positivity rate of 4.4%, per state data. About 85% New York adults are fully vaccinated as of Wednesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Syracuse University has been under its “RED” COVID-19 alert level since August. Under this level, vaccinated and unvaccinated people must wear a mask indoors at all times and outdoors when in the presence of others. btang05@syr.edu @francis_towne

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lead paint why I wasn’t really worried about it until the health department started showing up and they’re talking about how it affects the brain. … Now I need to pay attention. Now I need to listen.” About 9% of children tested for lead poisoning in the city of Syracuse in 2020 had elevated levels, according to data published by the Onondaga County Health Department. The percentage of children in Onondaga County with elevated levels of lead in their blood has decreased dramatically in the past few years — in 2012, the rate exceeded 17% in Syracuse. But throughout the eight years — from 2012 to 2020 — that the data covers, the city shows a significantly higher proportion of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood than Onondaga County as a whole. In 2020, the percentage of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood was about 4%, less than half of the city’s rate. Dr. Indu Gupta, Onondaga County’s health commissioner, said young children should be tested regularly to catch higher from page 3

swssu assault prevention such as the Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence. Some SWSSU members have been working with the Sexual and Relationship Violence Survey subcommittee. SWSSU members have also helped with reviewing other university resources, including the sexual and relationship violence posters located in all SU bathrooms, Hradsky said in the email. “A few of our members are on the (Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence) for this year, which I’m really excited about because I feel like that’s how we’re going to see true progress happen,” Turner said.

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levels of lead exposure early. New York state requires the testing of all children for lead poisoning at the age of one and two and a risk assessment at each visit from birth to age 6, according to the county Health Department’s website. Gupta said high levels of exposure to lead could slow down a child’s intellectual and physical development. “They are subtle signs,” she said. “It impacts your growth and development, which impacts the brain. So that’s why there’s so much focus on it at this point, and it’s a public health issue.” While the city’s rate for elevated levels of lead is 9%, levels drastically vary in different areas of the city. Data published by CNY Vitals, which creates data visualizations for public health issues in the region, shows downtown and urban areas of the city have much higher lead exposure levels than suburban areas. In Census Tract 54, which is southwest of Syracuse University, over 26% of children had elevated levels in 2018. Census Tract 54, according to U.S. Census data, has a population of 2,376 — almost 36% of whom are below the poverty line.

Frank Ridzi is the vice president of Central New York Community Foundation, which advocates for specific issues including safe housing through initiatives such as CNY Vitals. The higher rate of lead exposure in downtown areas is a result of older housing, he said. In 1978, the federal government passed a law banning consumer use of lead-based paint. But homes built before that year are more likely to have lead in their paint, Ridzi said. “The city is much older,” Ridzi said. “A lot of suburbs have newer housing. Plus, there is a socioeconomic difference in that there’s more poverty in the city.” Since it just takes a tiny amount of lead to expose a child to dangerous levels, Ridzi said, the community has to do better to eliminate contact points like high friction surfaces that could erode to reveal lead paint underneath. “We definitely want to see (the percentages of children with elevated lead levels) go down to zero. It’s completely preventable,” he said. “It’s undermining all the other investments that we as a community are making in our children’s future.” Tenants of housing complexes in Syracuse regularly reach out to Palmer Harvey,

founder of the Syracuse Tenants Union, to say their child got sick from issues with their house. But those cases rarely result in holding the landlord accountable, she said. Harvey said the power dynamic between landlords and tenants, particularly in lowincome areas of the city, means tenants are afraid to fight back. “It’s a fear-based system,” Harvey said. “They’re so afraid they’re going to be kicked out. They’re worried about leaky rooms, but what about that paint that’s chipping on the wall? They don’t know.” Over three years after she found out her twin children had been poisoned by lead, Medley now works with Families for Lead Freedom Now, an advocacy group in the city. She said the power dynamic between landlords and tenants needs to change, especially when flaws in the property cause irreparable damage. “(I wish landlords would say) ‘You know what? I would hate for this to happen to my children. I’m sorry,’” she said. “But instead they’re going to keep looking at me as a commodity.”

SWSSU has also held weekly meetings of their own, with around eight members consistently attending and others sporadically joining. Turner said she had not reported her own case to the university. She said she was comfortable with her silence at fi rst, believing it was protecting her. But Turner received antagonistic text messages from unknown numbers about her case that she had not reported. When she joined SWSSU, she said felt she was getting her voice back. “I finally felt like I was stepping back into my own power,” Turner said. This semester, SWSSU is planning to organize events such as safe space parties, where attendees can have fun in a safe and comfortable environment, Turner said. The

organization is also planning on creating events specifically to support survivors of color for Black History Month. The organization is also looking to work with similar organizations at nearby colleges and universities for survivors to be seen and heard, Turner said. SWSSU has previously had some contention with other groups on campus. While protesting outside the Phi Kappa Psi house in November, another event, “Fries with the Chi’s,” was occurring two houses down the road at the Theta Chi chapter house. The event was raising money for Vera House, an organization that works to end sexual assault and violence in Syracuse. Protesters with SWSSU chanted, “F*ck your fries, f*ck Phi Psi.” “We did have a long talk about that

afterwards because we want to create an environment at our protests where everyone feels heard and seen and welcomed,” Turner said. “We did hold ourselves accountable.” Turner also said that some people at the Theta Chi event were called rape apologists for not joining SWSSU’s protest. To Turner, that response didn’t make sense. “I want everyone in the organization to feel welcomed,” she said. Turner said the organization has been a place where everyone’s voices and ideas are heard. “It’s a bright spot to have, especially on this campus where rape culture is super rampant, to just have this community of people who really are committed to making a change,” she said.

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Reduce waste, make coffee at home Improve Marshall Street by adding new eateries

Rita’s Italian Ice, an authentic Northeastern deli and a Chick-fil-A would revitalize Marshall Street. surya vaidy staff photographer By Dalton Baxter columnist

To-go coffee cups on SU’s campus harm the environment, and we should be more proactive in making coffee at home. meghan hendricks photo editor By Harrison Vogt columnist

onfronting my environmental waste problem has made me realize that my obligatory addiction to Dunkin’, prescribed by being a New Englander, is completely wrong. My coffee epiphany came after I evaluated my individual environmental footprint. I immediately stopped going out to buy a daily cup of coffee, however, I did not let my caffeine addiction waver. Instead, I developed a more sustainable and satisfying morning routine by brewing better coffee at home. By doing so, I’m saving the environment from my daily plasticlined coffee cups, saving money and boosting my coffee-centered ego. The waste created by disposable coffee cups is clear to anyone who goes to coffee shops. Coffee cups are used across the globe, and they can be found all around Syracuse University’s campus. It is hard to find a trash can on campus without a coffee cup sporting a signature Dunkin’ or Starbucks logo, and lectures frequently have at least one student sipping coffee from a disposable cup. There is no shortage of disposable coffee cups on SU’s campus. But each cup takes an estimated 30 years to degrade in the environment. Brands found on campus such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ both have waste reduction campaigns. Dunkin’

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eliminated its use of polystyrene foam cups for hot beverages in 2020. Starbucks has marketed recyclable plastic cups with a strawless lid and commitments to reduce waste by 50% at their stores by 2050. Both businesses allow reusable cups at their locations. However, it doesn’t seem like many people bring their reusable cup to campus cafes. Significant amounts of waste are still pushed out by consumers. This addiction to coffee served in plastic cups can be remedied if students and consumers are more conscious about what they drink and how they consume it. Our addiction to buying coffee out is fueled by perceived convenience. However, going to the Dunkin’ at Schine means waiting in long lines, paying substantially more than the average at-home brew, and leaving personal preferences at the hands of others. Brewing at home takes no more time than buying coffee somewhere else. As the name implies, leaving the comforts of home is not necessary when using the right equipment. The process requires making simple, but conscious, choices. For example, the type of at-home coffee systems matters. Keurig coffee machines use a “K-Cup” system which refers to single-use plastic coffee ground holders. However, controlling the strength of coffee is difficult as grounds come pre-pack-

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aged in the K-Cup. Students can avoid this by looking for espresso machines or machines that allow the direct use of coffee grounds. Other parts of the brewing process that matter include choosing the correct type of coffee bean roast and how the beans are ground. When I first switched to homebrewed coffee, the amount of places to go wrong seemed daunting. However, through trial-and-error, I managed to brew my perfect cup. If the brewing process is done properly, the coffee is substantially better than the average cup at Dunkin’ or Starbucks and requires no single-serve waste. Our daily addiction to these cups must end with us consciously rejecting their usage. If Americans were more mindful of how they consume, waste problems in this country could be greatly improved. By opting for home-brewed coffee, students can simultaneously reduce their environmental burden and spending habits while increasing their ability to discern what good coffee truly is. Harrison Vogt is a junior environment sustainability policy and communication and rhetorical studies dual major. His column appears biweekly. He can be reached at hevogt@syr.edu. He can be followed on Twitter at @VogtHarrison.

any Syracuse University students got their wishes answered when they returned for the spring semester with the opening of Lucy Blu Island Bar and Club, a bar on Marshall Street, replacing the beloved DJ’s on The Hill. Marshall Street is already a go-to spot for students to get a bite to eat, with pizza places, an Indian restaurant, a tea shop and a few other well known places. Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement. Although there are many good options to decide between, there are three clear choices that students would benefit from. The first is Rita’s Italian Ice. Even in snowy Syracuse, who doesn’t love a nice cold treat? Rita’s Italian Ice isn’t the restaurant that most students would think of having on Marshall Street, but it could definitely thrive in this location. Syracuse is associated with snow and sub-zero temperatures, but during the few months during graduation, over the summer and orientation, it can get quite hot. On those sweltering early fall and late spring days, a nice cool cup of italian ice or custard would definitely hit the spot. Throughout the winter months, while it obviously wouldn’t be anything like it is during summer, it would likely still remain busy as many students would enjoy it after class or on the weekends with friends. Another useful addition would be an authentic Northeastern deli, as a sizable number of SU students coming from New York, New Jersey

and eastern Pennsylvania. Delis are a Northeastern staple, and a classic deli would give those students a way to feel at home while they’re eating a quality sandwich. From an Italian sub to macaroni salad, it would no doubt be a hit among students. This also has the opportunity to provide a small business a major platform and gain some traction in a very busy area. Lastly, a Chick-fil-A would be a huge improvement to Marshall Street. The popular fast food giant, famous for its chicken sandwich, would bring notoriety and a lot of business to the area. The closest Chick-fil-A to campus currently is about 12 miles away in the northern suburb of Cicero, which is unreachable to SU students and Syracuse residents who do not have cars. It is undeniable that Chick-filA is one of the most popular fast food restaurants in the country, despite them having some of the most restrictive policies to own a franchise and only approves less than 1% of all franchisee applications. A reason for optimism in this regard is that Chick-fil-A partnered with SU in 2018, meaning the university already has a relationship with the restaurant which could entice them to have a location close to campus. Although Marshall Street is a hub for SU students and locals alike, the addition of Lucy Blu’s should have people wanting more out of an essential part of the SU area. Dalton Baxter is a sophomore applied data analytics major. His column appears biweekly. He can be reached at dwbaxter@syr.edu.

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Syracuse Auto Expo returns By Luisana Ortiz staff writer

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National Pizza Pie Day was Wednesday. To celebrate, check out these restaurants’ takes on what is perhaps the most classic of comfort foods.

hether it’s for a late night study group session or a lastminute substitute for a more nutritious dinner, pizza is a go-to meal for many college students. It’s also perhaps the most classic of all the comfort foods — what’s more uplifting than an entire pizza, just for you and your friends? Historically, there has been a lot of Italian immigration in the central New York area, and the name “Syracuse” actually stems from the Sicilian city Siracusa. With these roots in Italian culture, this city is bound to have your perfect pizza in store. In honor of National Pizza Pie Day on Wednesday, Feb. 9, here are some of the best and most popular pizza shops and restaurants in Syracuse, ranked.

5. Varsity Pizza

Located near Marshall Street, Varsity Pizza is a timeless Syracuse University restaurant. The interior is decked out in orange and blue, a nod to the school’s colors. It is mainly laid out like a typical diner, making it a perfect place to meet with friends. You can order a whole pie or just a slice at Varsity, making it

a great option for a quick stop after class. For anyone who loves to personalize their pizza, Varsity offers a wide range of toppings, such as spinach and meatballs. In addition to its trademark pizza, it serves sandwiches, wings and breakfast foods. While Varsity’s tried-and-true combination of thick sauce and cheese is a good mix, the real star of the pizza with sausage is the added topping — extra seasoning on the meat gives the slice a little spice.

4. Key Pizza

Key Pizza, found on Erie Boulevard, is perfect for grabbing a meal while you’re out running errands. In addition to pizza, Key Pizza serves an array of other foods, including burgers, calzones and garlic knots — whatever you’re craving, Key Pizza probably has it. Key Pizza’s pizza has a doughy sort of texture to its crust that can be a surprising but exciting aspect. While the cheese and sauce aren’t the most exceptional, that leaves ample room for fun vegetables or meat to elevate the whole experience. Also, central to American pizza is the delivery aspect — something Key Pizza does well. While it might seem like a small detail, your food will arrive quickly and still warm, which is great for a night in. And while not all pizza reheats well, Key Pizza’s definitely does and makes great leftovers.

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Following a brief pause in 2021 due to COVID-19 — the only other hiatus occurred during World War II — the Syracuse Auto Expo will be holding its 113th show at The Oncenter’s Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center Thursday through Sunday. Sponsored by the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association, the auto expo was first held in 1906 and is one of the oldest auto shows in the country. The event will feature hundreds of vehicles covering 135,000 square feet of the convention center floor, as well as live entertainment and refreshments for guests. “It’s a true community event,” said Dee Perkins, the marketing and public relations director for the show. For Perkins, the most rewarding part of the show is having the opportunity to walk through the different floors and catch a glimpse of the various central New Yorkers attending the expo. “There aren’t a lot of events that are affordable for families of all different economic straits, so the show is really a slice of central New York people,” she said. The expo will be open on Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to the show is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Families will also have an opportunity to purchase four tickets for $20 on Sunday, as part of the Expo’s Family Fun Day. Veterans, first responders and military personnel will have free admission on Thursday. The event will follow state COVID-19 guidelines, including mandatory mask-wearing and requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test from guests. This year, the expo will be hosting many of the major U.S. auto manufacturers and their latest vehicles. One of these new models is the all-electric BMW i4 M50. Toyota will also be displaying its newest mini-SUV, the Toyota Corolla Cross. “The best is the luxury area in the war memorial … (Those cars) really light up people’s eyes,” Perkins said. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive the Cross and other Toyota vehicles around downtown Syracuse through the manufacturer’s Toyota Drive Center program, which will also be returning to the expo for its fifth year. “I do it every year. It’s one of my favorite parts of the show,” Perkins said. “I find it totally amusing that you get to drive their new cars around Syracuse on a snowy day.” On Wednesday, the expo hosted its 23rd Annual Charity Preview event, which included a formal dinner and first look into the see cars page 7

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Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosts Soul Cafe By Anthony Bailey asst. digital editor

Before the Soul Cafe event had even started, music was already being made. As more than 80 people walked into Schine Underground, the performers, hosts and DJs clapped in rhythm to the warmups. Before all the poems and songs were performed to a lively crowd, souls were already in the room. On Wednesday, the Distinguished Delta Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted Soul Cafe. Alpha Phi Alpha fall 2021 Ace and SU junior Jordan Pierre hosted the event, which featured singers, poets and rappers from Syracuse University and the Syracuse community. Soul Cafe is a traditional event held by Alpha Phi Alpha that looks to showcase the talents of students and Syracuse community members, SU senior Fawaz Okoya said. Okoya, the fall 2021 Deuce of the Delta Zeta chapter, was happy to bring back the cafe after the fraternity went through a three-year hiatus. Okoya hopes that events like the cafe can completely reestablish the influence the fraternity had before their break.

“Alphas had a strong impact on the Syracuse University campus. We want to show our previous impact on a new generation of students,” Okoya said. The stage was bedazzled with black and gold streamers and balloons covering the performance area as dark blue and orange lights lit the audience. Members of Alpha Phi Alpha, students, family and community members all joined together in the crowd to listen to the talent on display. Overall, there were 21 performances, including original poetry and a John Legend cover. Moving covers like “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys and a blunt poem written and performed by SU senior Fabryce Fetus titled “Sucker for Love” were all part of the diverse performances on view at the cafe. Throughout the show, the audience was very engaged. Clapping and shouting resounded during performances when the performers really stirred the listeners. Local Syracuse rappers TMC and L2real were able to perform thanks to the Delta Zeta chapter’s desire to display talent from more than just the SU community. The two rappers

performed their song “Love Struck” to an energized audience. “(The show was) a crazy good experience, a lot of good energy,” TMC said. “Everyone gets to discover new talent, and it’s just motivation for everyone.” Even after the performances ended, the festivities continued, with audience members and performers alike dancing to the background music. Audience member and SU senior Aidaruus Shirwa was excited after the show for what the Alphas brought to campus. “It was one of the best structured events I’ve ever been to,” Shirwa said. “I really appreciated the diversity in the event.” Alpha Phi Alpha will continue to bring events to the Syracuse community this weekend with its “All Black Affair” for Valentine’s Day weekend. To close out the show, Pierre wanted to remind the audience of the purpose of the Soul Cafe and the importance of events like it. “It’s about building the culture, building the community and showing off the talent,” Pierre said. anbailey@syr.edu @anthony77654539

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UU, WeMedia Lab to screen ‘Myth of Love’ By Nathan Fenningdorf culture editor

In celebration of Lunar New Year, University Union is partnering with WeMedia Lab to screen “Myth of Love” on Feb. 16. The screening will take place in Gifford Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., UU announced in a press release. from page 6

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3. Dorian’s Pizza and Deli

Located on Westcott Street, Dorian’s Pizza and Deli’s ambiance is that of a classic pizza parlor: red walls and decor, Parmesan cheese shakers on every table and pizzas on display. Although it’s not the fanciest restaurant, it’s certainly an enjoyable, comforting experience to just sit down and eat at Dorian’s. Dorian’s offers small pizzas, which are just a bit larger than a personal pan pizza and the right size to share with a friend or two. This restaurant also serves salads, wraps, fries and “Greek God Sandwiches,” which feature Mediterranean elements like Italian roasted red peppers and provolone. If you like grease on your pizza, it’s there, but if not, it’s no problem to sop up. While the sauce is thick, the cheese is thicker: the slice might actually flop or fall apart if you pick it up before it has the chance to cool down. However, that’s what makes Dorian’s pizza so great — there’s so much to taste in every bite. You’re sure to crave Dorian’s pizza time and time again.

2. Apizza Regionale

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vehicles on display for attendees. Tickets were $150 and proceeds went to 14 central New York charities, including David’s Refuge and Make-A-Wish Central New York. The auto expo said in a press release that it hoped to raise $350,000 for participating organizations this year. The self-proclaimed “best party in town” has raised over $4.1 million dollars for local nonprofit organizations since its inception. Kate Houck, the executive director of David’s Refuge, has been attending the charity

The screening is free and open to the public, and masks are required for all attendees. “Myth of Love” is a Chinese romantic comedy that was directed and written by Shao Yihui and starring Xu Zheng, Ma Yili, Wu Yue, Ni Hongjie and Zhou Yemang. The film was released in 2021 and is about a divorced painting teacher from Shanghai who falls in love with a woman, the release said.

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CONCERTS THIS WEEKEND Valentine’s @ The Harrington Artists Willow the Cat, Lulu Mac and The Shagadelics will perform at the Valentine’s @ The Harrington event. In a post on Instagram, The Summit said that they hope potential attendees will make it to the show despite the weather. Tickets cost $5 in advance and $7 at the door, and doors open at 10 p.m. Direct message The Summit (@thesummitcuse) or The Harrington (@theharringtoncuse) on Instagram for more information. WHEN: Friday, Feb. 11 ARTIST: Willow the Cat, Lulu Mac, The Shagadelics Sydney Renae at Westcott On Feb. 12, No Ceiling DFG Godly Held will bring rising artist Sydney Renae to the Westcott Theater. General admissions tickets cost $40, while VIP tickets cost $75 and VIP table tickets cost $350. The event begins at 9 p.m. and is limited to people 18 and older. WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 12 ARTIST: Sydney Renae Happier Than Ever, World Tour If you are willing to make the trip to Buffalo, newly Oscar-nominated artist Billie Eilish will be bringing her Happier Than Ever Tour to the KeyBank Center on Feb. 12. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are on sale now starting at $64. WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 12 ARTIST: Billie Eilish

taurants and shops. Unlike the others previously mentioned, this restaurant certainly has the most ornate pizza dining experience. Adorned with fairy lights and rustic-vintage touches for the decor, Apizza is the perfect date night spot. In line with the restaurant’s atmosphere, the pizza at Apizza Regionale is delicate but enjoyable. Apizza’s trademark dish, aptly named “Apizza,” has some simple, classic elements like stringy melted cheese and a thin coat of sauce. The pizza dough is a perfectly crisp golden brown — don’t skip the crust here! One of the lighter pizzas in the area, the touches of basil, oregano and other often-overlooked spices really bring a fresh taste of Italy to central New York.

1. Kostas Pizza House

Although it’s quite a drive from the SU campus, Kostas Pizza House is worth the trip. Located in East Syracuse on East Manlius Street, Kostas serves just about everything, including pizza, pasta, subs and gyros. The dining area features decorative plants, neon lighting and a gumball machine — definitely one of the most original pizza settings here in Syracuse. Kostas makes every size of pizza and has a wide array of additional toppings; you can even divide the toppings into sections on the pizza, which makes it perfect

for sharing with friends. The crust is thick, the cheese is melted to perfection, and the sauce is, surprisingly, just the slightest bit sweet. While it’s a distinct taste, it’s

also the ultimate comfort slice. Kostas is a great option for any setting, time or occasion — and that’s why it’s ranked first.

preview since 2015 — when she first started working with the organization — and said it is not an event that can be replicated. “We’ve always had great success with it. Our donors and friends to our mission really love the event,” she said. “It’s a good opportunity to dress up and get out during winter in Syracuse, be able to see flashy cars and have good food and drinks.” The organization, which provides support to caregivers of children with disabilities, plans to use the funds raised from the event to cover all-expenses-paid respite programs that it hosts, Houck said. David’s Refuge has also started giving the

option for donors to gift a ticket for caregiver parents to attend the preview as another opportunity to engage with the community. This year, Houck said there will be 40 caregiver parents in attendance who are involved with the charity. As for Make-A-Wish CNY, the nonprofit seeks to use its funds to continue granting wishes for children with critical illnesses in the 15 counties it serves, especially because COVID-19 forced the organization to put many wishes on hold, President and CEO Diane Kuppermann said. The average cost of a wish is approximately $12,000, and the organization hopes to grant a minimum of 55 wishes in 2022. “I think what people don’t understand

is that the timing of the wish is oftentimes equally important to what the wish is,” Kuppermann said. “It changes the narrative around the child and gives them something else to focus on.” Though Make-A-Wish CNY has been involved with the charity preview for the last 12 years, Kuppermann said she is always honored to have been invited to participate in the event and raise money for the organization. “In most cases, it’s up to the charity to put on their own event,” Kuppermann said. “The fact that we get to be part of this amazing event and have no out-of-pocket expenses is unheard of.”

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tailor originally customers, and the store drew Boeheim as a result, said Peter E. Roberti, the son of the company’s founder Adriano Roberti and the father of Boeheim’s current tailor, Peter A. Roberti. Juli Boeheim, the SU head coach’s wife, said she first saw Boeheim in an Adrian Jules suit shortly after she met him in 1994. Juli was nervous because Boeheim was going to meet her family for the first time at her sister’s wedding. But when he showed up in a blue suit that had a sheen to it and subtle pinstripes, Juli could tell Boeheim splurged on what she thinks was one of his first suit purchases. “He was kind of still wrestling with the price tag,” Juli said with a laugh. “(But) it was a great looking suit. … It was really unique and definitely something you noticed. It wasn’t flashy but it was just so good looking. Pulled out all the stops.” There was a window of time where Peter E. lost touch with Boeheim, he said, but about a decade ago, Boeheim returned as a customer. Since, it’s primarily been Juli working with Peter A. to choose her husband’s clothes. Both Juli and the Robertis described Boeheim’s fashion style as simplistic. His “signature” was a contrasting orange buttonhole on the sleeves of his jacket to match Syraucse’s colors, Peter A. said. There was a time when he wore three-piece suits, but SU suffered a bad loss and Boeheim didn’t want to wear suits anymore. After that, he felt “more comfy” in what Juli referred to as his from page 12

klimek 2017. Despite not scoring, Flanagan recalled Klimek’s eight breakaways, which Flanagan said was the benchmark for how her career would eventually unfold. “I remember their coach said, ‘Oh my gosh, that kid is going to score 20 goals here,’” Flanagan said. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh’ as well, and that set the tone for the way she’s played here.” Klimek’s production quickly took off as she scored her first collegiate goal the next day in the second game of the Providence series. “It’s obviously an accomplishment,” from page 12

aluma “Keve would rather score four points and win than score 20 and lose,” Giltner said. At Wofford, a Southern Conference school in South Carolina, Aluma averaged 2.5 and 6.9 points per game, respectively, in his first two seasons before transferring to Virginia Tech. With the Terriers, Aluma assumed a role as the “Dennis Rodman type,” Giltner said — somebody who focused on rebounds and defense to help his team. As a freshman in 2017-18, Aluma saw minimal action, playing just over 13 minutes a game while averaging 2.5 points. But Aluma became a starter as a sophomore, averaging 26 minutes per game. He recorded from page 10

stanford it defeated Colorado 17-10 in the championship. In their tenth NCAA Tournament appearance, the Cardinal lost its only game of the season in the first round 15-13 to No. 15 Denver in Evanston, Illinois. Stanford enters as the only preseason ranked Pac-12 team and won an exhibition game last weekend over UC Davis 20-10, but has yet to play a regular-season game, like the Orange. The Cardinal play the 16thtoughest schedule in 2022, per LacrosseReference, with matches against No. 14 Denver and No. 11 Virginia. Syracuse plays the second-toughest. The Cardinal return three of their top four goal scorers from a year ago led by Ali Baiocco, Galen Lew and Ailish Kelly who combined for over 50% of Stanford’s goals and about

“uniform”: gray pants and a navy sport coat. “He wants to look up to date and comfortable and classic,” Peter E. said. Boeheim used to occasionally make selections in his office with the elder Roberti. But at a certain point, he asked Juli to step in because it was difficult to select between all the fabric and color swatches, Juli said. Every once in a while, Peter A. texted Juli that he was making the trip down to Syracuse. She’d take an inventory, and if she decided that Boeheim’s closet needed an update, the tailor would stop by the Boeheim house. Starting during the 1995-96 season, Juli started helping her husband select what he’d wear for each particular game. Eventually, Juli selected everything he’d wear — including socks and shoes — which she said she enjoyed. For road trips, she’d pack the clothes he’d wear for the game and then unpack when he returned. She labored over the process, selecting multiple items to lay on Boeheim’s packing table before narrowing it down. When people asked why Boeheim never wore orange ties or why Juli herself never wore orange clothing to games, she’d reply that “I don’t feel like it’s worked for us.” Juli said she doesn’t really believe some of the clothing items were lucky — instead, it was more about a “good feeling.” If Syracuse lost twice while Boeheim was wearing a certain tie, for instance, Juli wouldn’t select it again. That process went all the way down to the socks, though Juli said her husband knew nothing about it. “It was all me,” Juli said. “I would never bother him with that stuff. He wouldn’t want to know.”

In the early 2010s, the Robertis showed Boeheim some options of sport coats with photos stitched in the lining, one of their first of that style. They showed Boeheim one lined with photos of a record-setting Carrier Dome crowd and he loved it. Juli didn’t know that type of clothing was even possible, but from there, she began to brainstorm other photo-lining ideas. Later, they got one with Boeheim’s No. 35 (that Buddy Boeheim now wears), one with a family photo from the first time Cornell played Syracuse and more. “You can get a garment anywhere, but when you’re doing this and you’re making it more customized, it’s like there’s more revision,” Peter E. said. “It’s a part of the client that you’re putting into his clothing, so it says exactly what he wants it to say, and it’s a part of his lifestyle.” Perhaps the most popular one was the jacket lined with photos of Boeheim throwing his jacket. Boeheim’s been tossing his sport coat since the 2014 game in Cameron Indoor Stadium at then-No. 5 Duke where he half ripped off his jacket as he ran down the court in rage. Since, he continued what turned into a closely-monitored trend, removing his sport coat at a point of “complete frustration,” Juli said. At first, Juli said it made her cringe (she worried whether he would hit someone when he threw it). But over time, she felt that a part of it was Boeheim trying to fire up the Dome crowd, Juli said. Once, he told Juli that “I even threw the jacket and it didn’t work this time” after the streak of jacket tosses leading to victories was snapped. Peter A. said that, as a tailor, watching a

custom-made coat thrown made him “tingle a little bit,” but the moments were memorable. Clothing is meant to be fun, he said, and it was cool that the jacket toss became something that was added to Boeheim’s story. “In the spur of the moment of whatever it is, I think it’s a good thing,” Peter E. said. “We probably haven’t been around it, but I’m sure guys have done a lot worse things with their coats.” SU’s director of basketball operations Peter Corasaniti now sends Juli a text after deciding what the coaches will be wearing on game day since it’s important that they all match. Juli still lays out the quarter-zip and pants on Boeheim’s packing table, but she jokes with Corasaniti that he stole her job. Boeheim hasn’t bought anything from Adrian Jules in over a year, Juli said, but there’s still off-the-court occasions where he dresses formally. The Robertis know that if Boeheim ever needs to update his wardrobe, he’ll reach out. Back in November, Boeheim said he’d be willing to “do what Derrick Coleman does” and pay a lump sum for the whole season if the league planned to fine him every time he didn’t wear a suit. Coleman, a former SU forward, wrote the New Jersey Nets a blank check so they could fill in the amount to charge him at the end of the season for refusing to wear a jacket and tie during road games. Luckily for Boeheim, it hasn’t come to that. “He just likes quarter-zips, and that’s the way it should be,” Juli said.

Klimek said. “But I’m just really happy to have played alongside some of my best friends for five years and make history in my sophomore year and make history again this year.” This season, Klimek was named one of Syracuse’s two assistant captains and is on track for the best year of her career. Through 25 games, she has already tied her career-high in all three scoring categories, and she is one of four SU players with at least 20 points. With Klimek’s newly appointed “A” on her jersey — signifying her assistant captain role — she has become one of the Orange’s prominent vocal leaders and likes to keep things

light, even influencing the team when she’s quiet, senior forward Abby Moloughney said. “No matter whether we’re up or down in a game, she always stays positive,” Moloughney said. “Even if she’s not speaking or not saying anything, we still will always follow her because of the way she carries herself on the ice.” Klimek’s leadership will be paramount down the stretch, as the Orange’s final regular-season series carries the possibility to make history for the program. Syracuse currently sits atop the CHA standings, needing just one more win in its final series against Mercyhurst to secure a regular-season title and host the postseason tournament. Having already played her last regular-season game

at Tennity Ice Pavilion, Klimek is determined to push her team over the top and earn the opportunity to play at home once more. As her final regular-season series comes to a close, Klimek said she was thankful for her opportunity to come back and add to her career while pursuing her master’s degree. With a career full of heroic moments almost behind her, Klimek said she hopes to put an exclamation point in her last few games. “The energy is just awesome with this group, and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to spend my fifth year with,” Klimek said. “I’m hoping that I can leave this year with a new favorite memory from Syracuse.”

almost seven points a game as well as almost seven rebounds. Following two years at Wofford, Aluma made the decision to transfer to Virginia Tech, reuniting with Young – his head coach with the Terriers. Upon arriving at VT, Aluma spent time in the gym becoming stronger and more athletic, and the resources at a bigger, power conference school like Virginia Tech allowed for Aluma to advance his game, he said. “I don’t know if I’d be in this position if it weren’t for VT,” Aluma said. Since arriving at VT, Aluma has developed his game to become more balanced all around. Virginia Tech frequently has the 6-foot-9, 235pound Aluma guard the opposing team’s best player, even if they play different positions because of his versatility and overall defensive

ability, Giltner said. This allows the Hokies to “switch the action” so they can switch defenders after ball screens. Aluma has become a great shooter, screener and is one of the hardest players to guard in practice, Murphy said. “His all-roundness is special,” Murphy said. “He does the hustle things and makes the winning plays.” Off the court, Aluma’s demeanor makes him a unique person, Murphy said. Teammates look up to him because of his work ethic. Aluma is very disciplined, too, and solely focused on playing basketball. “Keve is a wonderful person, a person you’d let your daughter date. No issues off the court,” Giltner said. “He’s awesome and sometimes we take it for granted.”

Aluma said he is focused on improving a Virginia Tech team that has won its last four games but has just a 12% chance to make the NCAA Tournament, according to teamrankings.com. The Hokies aren’t where they want to be in terms of record, but they are close, Aluma said. As one of Virginia Tech’s top players this season, Aluma hasn’t shied away from calling out teammates if something needs to be said, Murphy added. Aluma also makes the hustle plays when needed and is one of the smartest players on the team, Murphy said. “He’s the guy who’s hyper-focused, dialed into the coverage (and) what to run,” Murphy said. “He has an extremely high IQ and sees the game incredibly well.”

half the team’s points. As a team, Stanford had the seventh-best scoring offense in the country, notching over 16 goals per game in its twelve contests.

With Asa Goldstock’s departure, Treanor has to figure out her No. 1 goalkeeper. She brought in transfers Kimber Hower (UNC) and Delaney Sweitzer (USC), and she has graduate student Hannah Van Middelem, the only goalie to see playing time for Syracuse. The Orange had the 15th-best scoring defense nationally last year, conceding 9.95 goals per game. But when SU is on defense, it needs to be prepared for an attack that notched the thirdmost shots on goal per game last year.

61% of her shots resulted in goals. With Syracuse relying on a new goalkeeper with Goldstock’s departure, Baiocco will be a test for the Orange, where opponents only recorded a 42% scoring rate in 2021.

How Syracuse beats Stanford

Without Hawryschuk last season, the Orange finished with the 14th-best scoring offense, averaging over 15 goals per game. To set itself up with more scoring opportunities, the Orange must win the draw. In 2021, Stanford ranked third nationally in draw controls led by Genesis Lucero, who had the second-most draw controls per game (10.08). Lucero’s since graduated, but Syracuse still ranked 33rd in draw controls per game. If it controls the draw, Syracuse will limit the attacking opportunities for Baiocco — the Pac-12 Attacker of the Year — and set more opportunities for Hawryschuk, Carney and Meaghan Tyrrell.

Player to watch: attack, No. 13

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The 2021 second team All-American led the team in points (75), goals (50), assists (25) and shots (82) last season. Katherine Gjertsen notched the second-most goals, only scoring 28. Named Inside Lacrosse’s preseason Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, Baiocco led the attack with a .610 shot percentage, meaning

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Stat to know: 35.4 shots

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Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia Tech By Gaurav Shetty staff writer

On Tuesday night, Syracuse defeated Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts with the Orange winning four straight games for the first time since the 2019-20 season. The win streak two years ago was extended to five straight, and Syracuse has the chance to mimic that this weekend in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Orange will play Virginia Tech in a game that features two top 20 offenses, according to KenPom. The Hokies are also the secondbest 3-point shooting team in the nation, giving Syracuse’s zone a potential cause for concern. But the Orange have also shot at least 45% from 3 during this four-game win streak as this game projects to be a potential shootout. Here’s what you need to know about Virginia Tech (14-10, 6-7 Atlantic Coast) as Syracuse (13-11, 7-6 ACC) looks to win five in a row:

All-time series

Syracuse leads 11-5.

Last time they played

The two teams last played in early 2021, when then-No. 16 Virginia Tech traveled up to play Syracuse. Four players for the Orange scored in double-digits as they upset the Hokies and picked up a key resume-building win. In a game where

Buddy Boeheim was 3-for-13 and hit just one 3-pointer, it was up to the rest of the supporting cast to step up. Quincy Guerrier led the way with 20 points, while Marek Dolezaj scored 18. Alan Griffin posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and he also added a career-high seven blocks. Off the bench, Kadary Richmond tacked on 13 points in 15 minutes as the Orange pulled off the upset.

KenPom odds

KenPom gives Virginia Tech a 71% chance of winning with a projected score of 77-71.

The Virginia Tech report

The Hokies are right on the heels of Syracuse, sitting just one game behind the Orange in the ACC standings. Virginia Tech started of the season 5-0 with some easy nonconference wins, but its season began to unravel around Thanksgiving. Starting with a loss to Memphis, VT went 5-10 over its next 15 games, only able to piece together multiple wins in a row once. But that losing period ended right at the end of January with a big win over Florida State. The Hokies beat the Seminoles by 13 in Tallahassee and have since embarked on a four-game win streak just like Syracuse. It’s strikingly similar as well with SU losing to Pittsburgh and then going on a run of its own with the two teams now set to cross paths on Saturday.

How Syracuse beats Virginia Tech

This game projects to be a high-scoring game with both teams going point-for-point. Virginia Tech’s defense is about 100 spots better than Syracuse’s, but the Hokies still rank outside the KenPom top 100 in various defensive metrics. However, both teams have elite offenses that are among the best in the nation. The simple answer as to how Syracuse beats Virginia Tech is that the Orange must outscore the Hokies throughout the game. In the win over Boston College, the Eagles came within single digits in the final two minutes of the game, which head coach Jim Boeheim said was a cause for concern. But BC just couldn’t hit the 3s it needed to and the Orange were hitting shots on the other end to see the win out, which is likely what will need to happen again for Syracuse to top VT.

Player to watch: Hunter Cattoor, guard, No. 0

Back in high school, Cattoor almost didn’t choose to suit up for the Hokies. The guard had committed to Wofford but then flipped to Virginia Tech after the team hired Mike Young from Wofford. Now, in his third season in Blacksburg, Cattoor leads the team in 3-pointers with 61 on 130 attempts. He also leads all starters shooting 46.9% from 3,

first in the ACC ahead of Joe Girard III, who is in second. Cattoor had his best game of the season a couple of weeks ago. In 38 minutes against Florida State, the guard was 9-for-11 from 3. The career-high 27 points he scored against the Seminoles helped Virginia Tech snap a three-game losing streak, as the Hokies have now won four straight starting with that win over FSU. With Cattoor on the other side of the court, Saturday night’s matchup will feature three of the ACC’s best 3-point shooters as Girard and Buddy are second and fifth, respectively, in the conference.

Stat to know: 42.1%

Virginia Tech is currently second in the NCAA in 3-point shooting percentage at 42.1%. The Hokies are powered by a couple of role players. Sean Pedulla and Darius Maddox have yet to start a game, but they come off the bench consistently to hit 3-pointers at a rate of 62.9% and 51.2%, respectively. Of the starting five, Cattoor and Justyn Mutts both shoot at least 40% from 3. The Hokies top scorer, forward Keve Aluma, is the only starter who shoots less than 38% from 3. With those weapons around Aluma, the Hokies are capable of funneling attention to their star player before kicking out to more than capable 3-point shooters. gshetty1562@gmail.com

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Opponent preview: Everything to know about Holy Cross By Alex Cirino

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The Gary Gait era officially kicks off on Saturday afternoon when Holy Cross visits the Carrier Dome. After a first-round exit in last year’s NCAA Tournament, the Orange were ranked 12th in Inside Lacrosse’s preseason rankings amid an offseason that featured one of the biggest personnel changes in program history. Multiple starters did not return after last season due to graduation, and Syracuse will also be without Owen Hiltz to start the season due to a lower body injury. Still, the Orange are the favorites to win their season opener against a Holy Cross (0-1) program that has historically struggled to put together winning seasons. Here’s everything you need to know about the Crusaders:

All-time series Syracuse leads 1-0.

Last time they played

The two sides met for the first and only time in March of last season, with Syracuse cruising to a 15-6 win. The Orange jumped out to a 6-0 lead at the half led by four Chase Scanlan goals. SU scored three more unanswered goals early in the third quarter before Holy Cross got on the board. That lead increased to 13-1 until the Crusaders went on a 5-2 run to

close the game out. Alongside Scanlan’s seven-point game, Hiltz recorded six, and Stephen Rehfuss tacked on four in an offensive thrashing that saw the Orange take 34 shots on goal, more shots than Holy Cross took the entire game. The win cemented a four-game win streak that began after Syracuse lost the season opener against Army, and it was also Syracuse’s second-largest victory of the season, with the largest being a 10-goal victory over UVA.

The Crusaders report

Holy Cross dropped its season opener to Providence, falling 16-9. Junior attack Jayce Lambert scored four points off the bench, which included a hat trick. Despite outshooting Providence, the Crusaders conceded 20 turnovers and couldn’t generate a comeback after being down 10-4 at halftime. Holy Cross only played a combined 13 games over the last two seasons, both being shortened due to COVID-19. The Crusaders have only won a combined six games during that span, and aside from finishing 4-3 in 2020, they haven’t finished over .500 since 1988. Head coach J.L. Reppert looks to get a young Holy Cross team over the hump, as it has never finished in the Patriot League’s top three. Reppert has brought in 15 members from the class of 2021, a midfield-heavy recruiting class.

How Syracuse beats Holy Cross

Just as it did last year, Syracuse needs to come out of the gates running, scoring early and outshooting the Crusaders. Holy Cross committed 20 turnovers against Providence last Saturday and conceded at least 17 in all but one game last season. The chances will come. It’s just a matter of not forcing anything too quickly for the Orange. But whether those chances come will depend on Syracuse’s draw controls. A season ago, the Orange won the majority of their faceoffs in seven games. Now with the addition of TD Ierlan — the NCAA’s best-ever faceoff man — as a volunteer assistant coach, SU will look to continue that. Syracuse will be also without some of its biggest attacks this season either due to graduation or injury. It has forced Gait into some early positional reshuff ling ahead of his first game in charge. But the biggest question surrounds its defense. How much the Orange have improved defensively from last season, after allowing an average of over 14 goals per game, remains to be seen.

Player to watch: Will Spangenberg, attack, No. 11

Against Syracuse last March, Will Spangenberg led the Crusaders with two goals, scoring both during their four-goal finalquarter run. Spangenberg led Holy Cross with seven assists and finished second

with 12 points in its six-game shortened season a year ago. He was also the team’s leader in assists with 15 during his rookie season in 2019. Despite being held to just one assist in the season opener, the senior attack is Holy Cross’ best returning player from last season. Spangenberg is one of two attack-specific returners, along with Dean DiNanno, who led the team in points. The Crusaders’ attack duo combined for 26 of the team’s 74 points in 2021.

Stat to know: 18.8

Holy Cross outshot Providence, but only nine of its 48 shots found the back of the net. The Crusaders’ shot percentage in their season opener would rank as the team’s third-worst of 2021, and only 26 of those shots against the Friars ended up going on frame. Syracuse, on the other hand, shot below 20% overall just once last season, which came in its biggest loss of the season against Notre Dame. The Orange’s second-worst shot total came against Holy Cross where it shot just over 23% percent despite the ninegoal victory. Despite the team’s top four shooters from last season either being injured or having graduated, Syracuse should be the better offensive team in its season opener against a Crusaders side that struggles to consistently hit the net. cirinoalex19@gmail.com @alexcirino19

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Opponent preview: What to know about No. 13 Stanford By Cole Bambini asst. copy editor

Syracuse opens its 2022 season by hosting Stanford on Friday in the Carrier Dome, its first game since the 16-10 national championship loss to Boston College. Once Gary Gait became the head coach of the men’s team, Syracuse hired first-year head coach Kayla Treanor, who was previously an assistant for BC. After losing Emily Hawryschuk and

Megan Carney to ACL tears last season, the Orange returned both but lost Emma Ward to a lower leg injury that was announced last month. Stanford enters as one of the ten preseason top 15 teams SU faces in 2022, and it will be the fifth time the programs have faced each other. Here is everything you need to know before No. 3 Syracuse hosts No. 13 Stanford on Friday:

All-time series Syracuse leads 3-1.

Last time they played

Friday will be the fifth time the programs have met, last competing on Feb. 20, 2011, where the Cardinal won 11-10 in Palo Alto, California. After leading 7-4 at halftime, Stanford’s Lauren Schmidt scored an unassisted goal 32 seconds into the second half to extend the lead to four. SU’s Sarah Holden cut the lead to two with 21 minutes left and Stanford still holding a 10-8 lead. Stanford responded 72 seconds later, but goals by Holden and Michelle Tumolo cut the deficit to one goal with 2:43 left. In the final

minute, the Orange produced two scoring opportunities, one where Katie Webster’s shot went wide and the other saved by Stanford’s Annie Read. The comeback fell short, giving the Cardinal its first-ever win against the Orange.

The Cardinal report

Despite having four games canceled, Stanford finished the 2021 regular season undefeated, winning all seven conference games and the Pac-12 Tournament, where see stanford page 9

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Jim Boeheim said he has felt much more comfortable on the court since the ACC’s head coaches agreed to shift away from suit-wearing at the start of the season. corey henry senior staff photographer

Jim Boeheim has done away with wearing suits on game days. But what does his tailor think about his move to quarter-zips? By Roshan Fernandez senior staff writer

im Boeheim’s tailor isn’t mad about the Syracuse head coach’s shift from sport coats to quarter-zips. He isn’t mad that Boeheim probably won’t be buying specially-made sport coats lined with photos of the Carrier Dome or the Boeheim family to wear on gamedays. And he isn’t mad that he’ll no longer be able to see his handiwork displayed whenever he turns on a Syracuse game on TV. “Right now, he’s a little bit more comfortable on the court,” said Boeheim’s tailor, Peter A. Roberti of Adrian Jules in Rochester, explaining that he wouldn’t try to convince Boeheim to switch back to sport coats. “Each guy’s got their own unique style. We’re never

one to push anybody in one way or the other.” Before the beginning of the season, Boeheim stood on the podium after an exhibition game and looked down toward the navy blue quarter-zip he was wearing with the Syracuse logo on the right side of his chest and the Nike logo on the other side. “This is what you got. This is it,” Boeheim said, referencing the more casual attire he’d be wearing for the season. Thus far, he’s stuck by that, appearing from the tunnel each game day in a quarter-zip that has varied from white to gray to navy blue. He typically wears polo shirts underneath as well as sweats or track pants. For decades, basketball coaches have worn suits on the sidelines. But when the NBA laxed its suit-wearing mandate in the COVID-19 bubble, the results trickled down into NCAA basketball

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during the 2020-21 season and have continued on through this season. Boeheim said at the start of the year that the Atlantic Coast Conference’s coaches — along with the Big Ten’s — voted unanimously to stop wearing suits. As the regular season nears an end, he confirmed via Zoom that he does not miss wearing them. “Somebody’s mad at me, but this is it,” Boeheim said with a laugh on Nov. 1, presumably referencing his tailor (who is, in fact, not actually mad at him). “It’s so much better for me. This is the way I coach at practice everyday. They’re comfortable. There’s no comparison.” For years, Boeheim has purchased formal attire from Adrian Jules. Former Syracuse basketball players like Billy Owens and John Wallace were see tailor page 9

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Klimek’s path to 157 SU games Versatile Keve Aluma leads Virginia Tech By Sam Warren staff writer

When Syracuse needs to get “fired up” between periods, the team turns on Warrant’s glam-metal classic “Cherry Pie,” prompting Victoria Klimek to dance. Klimek then grabs her stick and uses it as an air guitar, according to forward Lauren Bellefontaine, putting together a performance that will hype the team up ahead of a grueling 20 minutes. “Everyone, from the freshman to the fifth-years, looks up to Klimek to bring that energy to the team,” Bellefontaine said.

“Everyone looks to her for what we need, especially when we’re down in the game because she’s the one who’s screaming and getting everyone fired up.” It’s a contagious attitude that Klimek has carried into her fifth and final season with Syracuse. The Orangeville, Ontario, native has become the most tenured player in both College Hockey America and Syracuse ice hockey history, having played 157 games for the Orange. She’s accumulated 69 points and 37 career goals, second amongst active CHA players. “It’s pretty crazy to think that I’ve been here that long,” Klimek

said. “I feel that I’m young at heart, and I sometimes feel that I just got here yesterday as a freshman and said bye to my parents the first time.” Klimek played all 36 games during her freshman season in 2017-18 after joining Syracuse from the Oakville Jr. Hornets, a team in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. While Klimek initially struggled in the first few games of her career, SU head coach Paul Flanagan remembers realizing the player Klimek would become during an early-season matchup against Providence on Oct. 13,

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By Michael Philipkosky staff writer

With under four seconds left on the clock in the first half against Pittsburgh, Storm Murphy drew two defenders toward him. He quickly swung the ball to Keve Aluma at the top of the key and in less than a second, Aluma shot it over the outstretched hand of the Pitt defender. The buzzer-beater gave Virginia Tech a 35-17 lead at halftime, and Aluma’s 18 points lifted the Hokies to their fourth straight win, a

27-point blowout over Pittsburgh. “The shot that Aluma hit was enormous,” VT head coach Mike Young said. “(It was a) big momentum swing.” When Aluma arrived at Wofford in 2017, he was a skilled but out-ofshape player, assistant coach Kevin Giltner said. But at Virginia Tech, he’s the team’s leading scorer, averaging over 15 points per game. Aluma’s become a versatile and selfless option for a Hokies team still fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. see aluma page 9