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N • Picture perfect

Annie Griffiths, a former photographer for National Geographic, spoke Tuesday night in Hendricks Chapel at the final University Lecture of the semester. Page 3

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P • Ice, ice, baby

Hailey Blodgett, a 12-year-old figure skater, practices at Tennity Ice Skating Pavillion several times a week and is working toward her Olympic dreams. Page 11

S • Young guns

Lacrosse coaches admit it’s not a good practice, but they continue to start recruiting players at young ages and there appears to be no end in sight for the trend. Page 20

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LOOKING BACK Here’s a rundown of some of the key dates in the ongoing lawsuit between Cameron Hill Construction LLC and Syracuse University. Last summer, SU fired the developer of its proposed new bookstore, which was to be built at 601 University Ave.

Mount Olympus Drive to shut down during repairs By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor

2012: Syracuse Common Council votes in favor of tax deal for Cameron Hill to develop new Syracuse University bookstore. The council narrowly voted 5-4 in favor of the tax deal.

June 20, 2014: SU fires Cameron Hill, saying the developer failed to demonstrate credible ability to complete the project as it had contractually agreed to do. July 15, 2014: Cameron Hill filed a lawsuit claiming the university wrongfully terminated the project. The lawsuit claimed SU breached the contract between the two parties. Jan. 7, 2015: Cameron Hill rejected a settlement offer from SU in the case. The two groups had been in settlement talks since September 2014

The site of SU’s proposed new bookstore is 601 University Ave. However, the land has sat vacant while the university has been locked in a lawsuit with Cameron Hill Construction, LLC, for the past nine months. frankie prijatel photo editor

SU, developer remain locked in lawsuit By Jessica Iannetta

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As the lawsuit between Syracuse University and the developer it hired to construct a new bookstore enters its ninth month, the fences surrounding the proposed construction site are posing a problem for city-owned sidewalks and bike paths. The construction site, located at 601 University Ave., has been dormant since June, but portions of the city-owned sidewalk and Connective Corridor bike lanes have remained enclosed inside the construction fence. Last week, a lawyer for the city sent a letter to the judge in the case asking to meet with the two sides to discuss these areas being closed off as litigation continues. The developer, Cameron Hill Construction LLC, sued the university in July 2014, about a month after SU terminated its contract to build a new bookstore and fitness center on University Avenue. The university cited construction delays and inability to secure financing as reasons for ending the project. But Cameron Group says the two parties had a good working relationship and that it has lost approximately $1.5 million on the project.

Mount Olympus Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for three and a half hours on Wednesday in the aftermath of a car crashing into the stairs on the mount. The road, which provides access to Day and Flint Halls, as well as Graham Dining Center, will be closed from 1:30–5 p.m. on Wednesday while a crane is moved into place. The crane will be brought in and the damaged sections of the Mount Olympus stairway will be removed and taken away, according to an email sent to Mount Olympus residents by Assistant Residence Director

Human resources officer to start April 15 By Thomas Beckley-Forest staff writer

The proposed bookstore and fitness center was to be built just across the road from Marshall Square Mall along University Avenue. frankie prijatel photo editor

The issue with the bike lanes and sidewalks is just the latest collateral effect of the lawsuit. The new bookstore on University Avenue would have freed up considerable space in the Schine Student Center and allowed for needed renovations to the nearly 30-year-old building. Now those plans seem to be on hold as well.

In June, the university said it wasn’t seeking other developers and would be re-setting the process for the project. Kevin Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs at SU, said that although the lawsuit is still in progress, the university continues to make talking to students about their desires for campus see cameron

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Andy Gordon says he’s coming to Syracuse University for the people. “I am most excited about having the opportunity to meet as many people as possible,” Gordon said. Gordon, who Chancellor Kent Syverud selected to be the next chief human resources officer last week, is expected to be confirmed by the Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee next month. Gordon will oversee all areas of SU’s human resource services for the university’s

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WORK wednesday | neali rogers

Freshman designs SU themed chokers in dorm

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Neali Rogers wanted to add a Syracuse University-themed choker to her tailgating outfit, but couldn’t find one online or at local spirit shops. “(My roommate and I) were talking about how we wished someone made chokers for Syracuse, but then we thought, why don’t we just make them,” said Rogers, a freshman education major. Rogers and her roommate Sydney Trager, a freshman advertising major and a contributing writer for The Daily Orange, formed Trends by Tres, a jewelry-making company that specializes in college themed chokers. The duo bought the specialty beads and different colored strings online. “I didn’t think chokers would ever be back in style — I wear one now and I really like it,” Rogers said. “I think it’s a trend that will always come in and out of style.” When making a choker, Rogers starts with a large bead for the center of the piece, and places two smaller beads on either side. Her favorite choker features an orange-slice with two blue beads on either side. She said the duo normally just sits on each

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NEALI ROGERS designs and sells college themed chokers. She was searching for a trendy way to complete her tailgating outfit and decided to make her own choker. tingjun long staff photographer

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other’s beds to make the necklaces. “I like the orange slice one because it is very Syracuse. It is orange, and we are orange — it’s just very cute and funny and clever,” Rogers said. Rogers said she has been texting some friends from other schools and asking if they would be interested in

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buying and helping to sell the designs. She said the duo often posts about it on Facebook and wants to generate interest through social media. She is currently working to send themed chokers to friends at the University of Florida and Penn State. The chokers are sold for $10 apiece. When she was young, Rogers

used to make bracelets but hadn’t thought about making jewelry again until she came to Syracuse, Rogers said. Rogers also hopes one day to expand the company and wants the chokers to be carried by the Syracuse University Bookstore and Manny’s. jagedets@syr.edu

Park it The spaces students can park will be affected by the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament coming to the Dome this weekend. See dailyorange.com

NEWS

@JulieWalas So proud of our @iSchoolSU student Jesse Krim and all the winners of the #FastforwardSU competition. #CelebrateSU

Lesson plan Joanna Masingila will serve as the permanent dean of the School of Education after serving as interim dean since February 2014. See Thursday’s paper

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college of law

Court to visit SU for cases Court of Appeals to hear four cases in Dineen Hall By Delaney Van Wey staff writer

ANNIE GRIFFITHS, a former National Geographic photographer and executive director of Ripple Effect Images, shares some of her work at Tuesday’s University Lecture in Hendricks Chapel. It was the final University Lecture of the spring semester. logan reidsma asst. photo editor

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National Geographic photographer shares work By Claire Moran staff writer

Annie Griffiths was a pioneer for female photographers when she took on a role at National Geographic. Now, as the executive director of Ripple Effect Images, Griffiths is a pioneer for other women around the world. She documents the struggles of women and girls in developing countries and highlights organizations attempting to help them.

On Tuesday night, Griffiths spoke to a crowd of Syracuse University students, faculty and community members about her experiences. Griffiths spoke at Hendricks Chapel and was the final speaker in this semester’s University Lecture series. She used a slideshow of some of her photos to tell her life story, including events like discovering her love for photography in college, honing her skills at a small local newspaper, traveling the world with National Geographic and

starting Ripple Effect Images. Griffiths shared anecdotes about her travels and talked about what she’d learned in her career. “It’s a great world out there. The more you travel, the less you fear,” Griffiths said. She said that one of the things she loves about photography is being able to tell peoples’ stories and overcoming stereotypes. She said that through her work she has fallen in love with Arab women because their stories

are “seldom told.” Griffiths said that just because it is a gender-separate poor culture, it doesn’t mean that the women she has met are unhappy. Griffiths has two children that she brought with her on many of her travels for National Geographic. She said that her daughter had been to 13 countries before she was even born. Their trip to the Middle East was one of the best experiences for her family because the culture there encourages

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Syracuse University is most closely associated with the color orange, but when one organization thinks SU, it sees red. When Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, came to SU Tuesday afternoon, he was stepping onto a campus that FIRE gives a “red light” rating, meaning SU has multiple policies that both clearly and substan-

tially restrict freedom of speech. Lukianoff presented in Dineen Hall on behalf of the SU College of Law’s Federalist Society as 24 students listened to his 11:30 a.m. lecture. He gave an oral overview of freedom of speech issues across the country. Lukianoff spent just a few minutes of his 90-minute presentation devoted to SU, but covered what he feels the university does to warrant a “red light” rating. SU has been embattled in a struggle for free speech in recent years.

In 2010, law student Len Audaer received harassment charges and was issued a gag order for his role in a satirical website. In 2012, Lukianoff himself wrote an article for The Huffington Post, which called SU the worst free speech university in the country. In December 2013, a student vandalized Newhouse III with orange spray paint, reading, “#1 in communications, last in free speech.” Lukianoff displayed SU’s Computing and Electronic Communications Policy, using the pull quote,

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national news Here are a pair of national stories to note from the past week. POLITICS

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Freedom of speech expert discusses issues in US By Sam Fortier

On Wednesday, the New York State Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, will pay a visit to Syracuse University’s College of Law. The Court will hear four cases, all of which relate to the Syracuse area, and will be open to the public. Arguments are slated to begin at noon in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom, which is located in Dineen Hall. According to the College of Law’s summary of the case briefs, the four arguments being heard include Malay v. City of Syracuse, People v. Clifford Graham, Matter of the Estate of Lewis and People v. Pernell A. Flanders. Below only the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals is the final stop for cases related to state laws, said Gary Spencer, the court’s public

“Harassment: Harassing others by sending annoying, abusive, profane, threatening, defamatory or offensive messages is prohibited.” The words “annoying” and “offensive” were bolded. “Everyone is offensive to someone else,” Lukianoff said. “I’m an atheist who defends Evangelicals, Jews and Muslims.” Lukianoff — the author of two free speech books and a regular commenter on CBS Evening News — see fire page 7

GOING ON Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who declared his campaign for presidency on Monday, said Tuesday that he will sign up for health insurance through Obamacare. Cruz has vowed to repeal the law if he is elected president. source: the washington post

BUSINESS

THE CHALLENGER Taco Bell has invented biscuit tacos in an effort to challenge McDonald’s Egg McMuffin. The tacos will appear on Taco Bell’s breakfast menu starting Thursday and will replace the waffle taco. source: los angeles times

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TRASH

TALK Students in Syracuse City School District participate in program to learn effects of waste By Annie Palmer staff writer

n any given day, the city of Syracuse’s 37 schools can generate almost eight tons of notebook paper, food, milk cartons and other garbage. But this month students began taking out their own trash. As a part of the Green Syracuse City School District program, which works to reduce the amount of trash produced and energy used in the district, students from the Hughes Elementary, McKinley-Brighton Elementary and Expeditionary Learning Middle schools will learn what is thrown out in their classroom garbage bins. The “waste audits,” which began on March 11, will be performed several times leading up to an April 22 Earth Day celebration where students present their findings, said Dan Donato, a sixth grade math and science teacher at the Expeditionary Learning school. For the entire week, trash cans will be removed from every classroom and each student will be given a plastic bag to collect garbage in, Donato said. The goal of the audits is to show the volume of waste produced and whether students follow recycling rules, he said. Ultimately, Donato said he hopes the students will change the way they think about trash and the importance of recycling. “When they’re 11 years old, they think trash just disappears,” Donato said. “It’ll be smelly, but they’ll learn that if they reduce the amount of trash they create, it’ll be a lot less heavy.” The audits are a part of the Waste Reduction Leadership Project, which encompasses both the trash examination and educational seminars through the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency. The project was funded through a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Donato said. After the trash is analyzed, Donato said, a representative from OCRRA will teach the students about eco-friendly waste removal. In the springtime, the waste collected during the audit

Students in schools participating in the Green Syracuse City School District program will learn about the negative effects of creating lots of waste. Waste audits were performed at schools across the county. courtesy of todd rogers

will be used as compost to grow plants and flowers in the ELMS school greenhouse, he added. Theresa Mandery, an OCRRA recycling specialist, said the organization tries to work with large, local waste producers to try to decrease the amount of trash they create. The SCSD is the largest school district in the county with over 20,000 children, she said. Instead of contracting its waste removal to a third party such as Syracuse Haulers Waste Removal, the SCSD uses one or two trucks to pick up district-wide trash, said Mike Henesey, SCSD

When they’re 11 years old, they think trash just disappears. Dan Donato sixth grade teacher at the expeditionary learning school

communications coordinator. These same district-owned trucks also handle snow removal for the schools, he said. In a 125-pound sample of trash from one of the district’s garbage trucks, 17 percent of the waste, or 21 pounds, came from food, according to a 2010 study by OCRRA of SCSD’s waste. Composting food scraps can eliminate heavy materials from

the district’s waste stream, “which, in a system where cost is based on weight, can be a significant financial benefit,” according to the report. During a 180-day school year, composting food scraps could save the district more than $9,000, the report states. “The issue has been some mix of cost and staffing in terms of really going for a large-scale composting program,” said Todd Rogers, program director of Green SCSD. “There’s an interest on the part of the district in pursuing that kind of programming.” The OCRRA report also recommended finding alternatives for Styrofoam lunch tray and milk carton disposal, which accounts for about 12 percent of the district’s waste. Several schools used to collect and recycle milk cartons, but the practice eventually became unsustainable, Rogers said. Donato said he is one of a few teachers in the district who have taken Green SCSD’s programs into their hands, organizing and implementing workshops, field trips and seminars. He and his students built a three-tiered composting bin out of wooden pallets, will visit a landfill in Madison County and have sold seedlings grown from their compost to the Syracuse Grows community gardens. By the end of the programs, Donato said he’s found many students have adopted the composting techniques in their own homes. apalme05@syr.edu

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cameron hill and physical space needs a “top priority.”

Bike lanes The closure of the bike lanes on University Avenue was never an ideal situation, but cyclists were willing to accept it as long as construction was still going on, said Steve Reiter, a member of BikeCNY, an organization that advocates for bike lanes, bike routes and shared roadways in the Syracuse area. The group met with the Syracuse Common Council in January to discuss the issue of bike lanes in the area, and someone brought up the problem of the closed bike lanes on University Avenue. At the time, the city told the group there was nothing they could do, Reiter said. “It really seemed as if there was no one really willing to do anything,” he said. But BikeCNY kept bringing up the issue, and Reiter attributes the pressure the orgafrom page 1

gordon faculty and staff of more than 5,000. These programs are expansive, involving labor and employee relations, compensation, distribution of benefits, professional development and training, department planning and strategy, as well as employee childcare and numerous other programs. Vice Chancellor for Veterans and Military Affairs Michael Haynie, who chaired the search committee, said in an SU News release that after screening more than 140 applicants over a period of five months, the whole committee agreed that Gordon should take the position. Gordon’s last position was heading up human resources at New York University “during one of from page 3

griffiths adults to look after children, Griffiths said. She said that because “everything’s been photographed” it is a photographer’s challenge to see things in a new way and “keep the creative juices flowing.” She added that the way she gets the best photographs is when she is able to make her subjects feel comfortable around her and then blend in to her surroundings. She likened good photographers to chameleons. “The goal is to connect and then disappear,” Griffiths said. from page 3

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poked fun at his heritage to signify why he loves this debate so much. “I had a Russian immigrant father and a British immigrant mother,” he said. “No two cultures in Europe are more different on what you should be allowed to say. My mother would say, ‘whatever you say, just please be polite.’ My father would say, ‘politeness is a form of deception.’” Lukianoff did criticize the university, but he also applauded SU for its responsiveness. On Sept. 7, 2011 SU expelled Matthew Werenczak, a graduate student in the School of Education, for racially-charged comments he posted on Facebook after a Concerned Citizens Action Program representative approached

nization has put on the city as a major reason Syracuse is now acting. The University Avenue bike lanes are an important part of a developing network of bike lanes in the city, Reiter said. About 500 cyclists a day ride down Euclid Avenue, with many of them continuing down University Avenue and into the downtown. Alexander Marion, the press secretary for Mayor Stephanie Miner, said the city understands the blocked sidewalks are an issue of concern for many bikers, and has asked the judge in the case to ask the developers to move construction materials from the bike lane. John Cherundolo, a lawyer for Cameron Group, did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

Construction delays In August, a judge blocked SU from firing Cameron Group until the lawsuit is resolved, effectively halting any construction on the site. The judge also barred SU from drawing on a $250,000

our most active periods of change in the human resources function at NYU,” said NYU Executive Vice President for Operations Alison Leary. Gordon’s initiatives at NYU have included the implementation of key computer system upgrade PeopleSync and the creation of the PeopleLink service center, Leary said. He also “played an important role” in merging the former Polytechnic University into NYU — now NYU’s Polytechnic School of Engineering) — and “helped ensure more consistent HR services across NYU’s expansive global network,” which includes faculty, students and employees on six continents, Leary said. “Certainly, in just a short time at NYU, Andy made many important contributions,” Leary said. Gordon came to NYU from a prior position

After her speech, Griffiths signed books for audience members. “I thought it was great. I thought she was very articulate, she did a great job explaining how she went through her process and she was so interesting in what her perspective on things were and her images were great,” said Katie Zilcosky, a freshman broadcast and digital journalism major. Cristina Baussan, a senior photojournalism major, also enjoyed the speech. “I learned a lot from her work and it was just good seeing how every picture had a story behind it so it was just very inspiring,” Baussan said. clmoran@syr.edu

him in Danforth Middle School where has was tutoring and commented on the fact that Werenczak was white. FIRE sent a letter to then-Chancellor Nancy Cantor, which received no reply. Instead, FIRE took its case public and Werenczak was reinstated within hours. Lukianoff also praised SU for its Tully Center for Free Speech, which was established in 2006. Roy Gutterman, the director of the Tully Center, attended Lukianoff’s talk. “It’s been no secret we’ve had some challenges on campus in the last 10 years or so,” Gutterman said. “It’s a ripe topic. Our campus handbook, our student code… there are clauses that are potential challenges to free speech issues and it’s still in the university rules.” sjfortie@syr.edu

bank letter of credit Cameron Group provided the university in case it defaulted on its obligations. The two sides have been in settlement talks since September 2014 and in December, Cameron Group rejected a settlement offer from the university. On Feb. 13, the two sides agreed to extend the settlement talks until March 9. There has been no update in the case since then. Prior to SU terminating the contract in June 2014, Cameron Group had said the bookstore project would be completed this June. Cameron Group broke ground on the project in December 2013 but decided to delay construction until spring 2014 because the ground was frozen and because SU had concerns about the design. Changes to Schine Student Center are being discussed as part of the SU campus master plan, which will be released this summer. Brie Hensold, principal and project manager at Sasaki Associates, an architecture firm helping to create the plan, said in a statement that, in thinking about the next steps for Schine, the firm is con-

sidering feedback it received from the community in a survey conducted last fall, she said. “Comments ranged from praise for the flexible study spaces in the Panasci Lounge and the role Schine plays as the heart of campus life, to complaints about the architecture and quality of the food,” Hensold said.

as executive director of human resources and employee relations at the New York City Department of Education, where he oversaw a vast network involving around 135,000 employees and 1.2 million students, according to the release. “I had wanted to be in higher education for some time,” said Gordon about his first move into university HR. “The vice president position at NYU presented an opportunity to have a greater span of responsibility while applying many of the organizational skills that I had built while at the Department of Education.” Gordon said he was looking forward to joining SU and Syverud, which he will do on April 15. “Through the interview process, I learned

not only about the exciting work, including Fast Forward, but I got a real sense of the university’s commitment to people,” Gordon said. “By recognizing the fundamental importance of people in the decision-making process of the university, Syracuse is poised to achieve great things.” Gordon said that while it was too soon to comment on any specific plans for human resources at SU, he plans to listen to various faculty, students and staff in the community before creating any definitive strategy. “I know that human resources will play a central role in ensuring that Syracuse meets its goal of greater excellence,” Gordon said.

Tax deal Part of what made the project possible in the first place was a tax break Cameron Group received from the city in July 2012. The 30-year tax-exemption deal would have allowed the company to pay the city $64,400 per year over 30 years, instead of $379,000 per year if the building was fully taxed, saving the company more than $9 million over that period. That tax deal is specific only to Cameron Group and if SU decides to move forward with the project using another developer, a new tax deal will have to be negotiated. jliannet@syr.edu | @JessicaIannetta

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student life

Campus mental health services lack proper promotion, accessibility

olleges are scrambling to re-evaluate mental health resources after several university students have taken their lives in the past academic year. Arizona State University has now seen three suicides this year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has seen two this month and the University of Montana has seen two this past week. Syracuse University must work toward fixing gaps in current mental health services. Students are at the heart of the university community, meaning their health and well-being should be a main priority for the university administration. A lack of promotion of important resources and the unsatisfactory services provided for students is a disservice that endangers the students’ health and well-being. According to Emory University’s Suicide Statistics one in 10 college students contemplates suicide and more than 1,000 suicides take place on college campuses each year, making it apparent that mental health services must be more present and available to students. College students’ lives consist of a large-

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scale balancing act: students must earn high grades in a generally competitive academic space, manage a budget — often with the idea of overwhelming debt always in mind — and still maintain a social life. For many students, on top of everything, they must still be a dependable member of their families, a successful athlete, or maintain a job and/or an extracurricular role in organizations on campus or in the community. Statistically, according to the American Psychological Association, minority students, whether it is on the basis of their ability, ethnicity, financial standing, gender, race or sexuality, take on even more stress due to their minority status. The additional pressures these students take on may interfere with their adjustment and integration into the university community. When students are faced with these constant pressures, they must feel safe

when reaching out to counseling services on campus. However, despite student efforts to change this practice, the Counseling Center continues to only provide counseling services to students on a short-term basis before referring students to “an appropriate therapist in the community.” Students should not have to deal with the emotional and financial burden of being re-directed to a third-party mental health service, but should find comfort, convenience and privacy in on-campus services. The administration must recognize that dependable mental health services should always be ready for students to take advantage of at SU, whether or not they are short or long-term needs. A lack of initiative taken by the administration to place importance on the topic of students’ mental health is reflected through decisions made in the past, such as when THE General Body informed students that only one psychiatrist was available to the combined enrollment of SU and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which

is 23,517 students. More so, because of the stressors college students encounter, there should be an increase in the distribution of information regarding mental health services. Students in college should have easy access to the materials they need in order to easily inform themselves and take advantage of counseling services, student resources and stress management groups on campus. Even the most valuable, life-saving resources are useless if they are invisible to the average student in daily life. While progress is being made due to the efforts of dedicated students and faculty, there are still lapses in the system that must be resolved. In a national culture that stigmatizes mental illness, the importance of mental health should remain present in university dialogue so students feel safe, secure and informed when reaching out to resources on campus. Alexa Diaz is a freshman magazine journalism major. Her column appears weekly. She can be reached at adiaz02@syr.edu and followed on Twitter @AlexaLucina.

conservative

Cruz unlikely to become GOP frontrunner, despite track record

n Monday March 23, 2015 at midnight, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential race on Twitter “I’m running for president and I hope to earn your support,” attached with a video advertisement for his campaign. He later formally declared his candidacy at Liberty University in Virginia. Cruz is the first to formally declare his intent to run for president. Cruz has an impeccable resume: he is a Princeton and Harvard graduate, former Supreme Court clerk, the longest serving solicitor general of Texas and he played a monumental part in the Bush v. Gore case in 2000 by assembling Bush’s legal team. Not to mention he is also the first Hispanic senator from Texas. Despite breaking barriers and making milestones, it is unlikely that he will win both the GOP nomination and the presidency. In Cruz’s announcement video, he alluded to Reagan’s memorable 1984 campaign advertisement, “Prouder, Better, Stronger.” Both Cruz’s and Reagan’s videos contain

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idyllic Americana visuals that make audiences truly proud to be from the U.S. of A. In the background, Cruz narrated his call to action to the American people: “It’s going to take a new generation of courageous conservatives to help make America great again, and I’m ready to stand with you to lead the fight.” This is the kind of message America needs right now. With the constant threat of terrorism, perpetual bickering within our legislative branch and tragedies left and right, the American people need to feel as though someone is out there to save this country from falling off the deep end. Although I don’t think Cruz will prove victorious, this message sure made me hopeful. The past week, speculation was whirling around that Cruz was going to announce his candidacy in the near future. And there

doesn’t seem to be a consensus if Cruz would make a good nominee. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said that Cruz is a “very viable candidate” on CNN’s “State of the Union,” however on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Gov. Jerry Brown (D-Calif.) said Cruz is “absolutely unfit” to run. Unfit is definitely not the word I would use to describe Cruz’s capability to run for president. If I could list all of the accomplishments he has under his belt, it would go on longer than a grocery list. But, as I’ve said in previous columns, multiple factors need to be taken into account when it comes time for the party to make its nomination decision. The GOP must consider what candidate will be perceived well by both the public and the media, who can captivate the lacking demographics and have the ability to crush Hillary Clinton in the polls. Cruz undeniably holds strong conservative values, however some of said values and his public image may cost him. He’s perceived as a far-right Tea Party Conservative, and when people think “Tea Party”

they think crazy. The biggest thing that will get Cruz is his stance on gay marriage: he believes in traditional marriage, however he believes it should be left to the states to decide. Compared to the other conservatives who are likely to run for president, this is a moderate stance, but it’s not enough to win over the young voters essential to any candidate’s victory in 2016. In all honesty, the winner of the GOP nomination is going to be a toss up. According to an article from The Hill, there are over 20 Republican presidential hopefuls, all of whom range politically, demographically and socially. The nominee depends on what the GOP prioritizes this election season, whether it’s preserving conservative values, garnering youth support, rebranding the party or finding an all-encompassing candidate. And the GOP won’t find that in Ted Cruz. Vanessa Salman is a sophomore policy studies major. Her column appears weekly. She can be contacted at vksalman@syr.edu and followed on Twitter @VanessaSalman.

letter to the editor

Fan suggests Gross should be removed from university to clean house What would it be like to get caught cheating in Daryl Gross’s class? Would he turn a blind eye to it? Would there be an eight-year investigation resulting in future students self-sanctioning? The NCAA report was unclear about Gross’s exact role in Syracuse University’s recent violations. In reality, though, it doesn’t matter. Terrible acts of academic fraud happened under Dr. Gross’s watch. As a result, Dr. Gross’s name will forever be synonymous with an era of cheating and a lack of institutional control in Syracuse

Athletics. He is guilty by association. This makes Dr. Gross’s move to an academic role at the institution both absurd and hypocritical. Why transition an employee with suspect academic integrity to an academic position where his credibility and academic integrity are vital to the learning process? Do we want our students learning about athletics administration from a tainted and fallen athletics administrator? The irony of this decision seems to be lost on many, including the administration.

Local sports radio talk-show hosts have made the observation that Gross is currently under contract. They suggest that the University is trying to find a job for Gross to earn the money which is owed to him. I personally believe that the institution’s academic integrity, credibility and reputation (or whatever is left of it in the wake of the recent violations) are worth more than whatever Syracuse owes Gross on his contract. Syracuse Athletics will experience, over the next three years, unprecedented transition.

Academic assistance and drug-testing policies have already been revised. Boeheim has announced his impending retirement date. The search is underway for a new director of athletics. Regardless of the cost, let’s part ways with Gross and start the process of cleaning our house by making the right ethical decision. It’s time to move on. Go Orange, Brian Small ‘02 Syracuse Athletics Fan and Alum Hillel at Syracuse University

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Recruiting young presents slippery slope The recent trend of Division I coaches recruiting younger and younger athletes — particularly in men’s lacrosse — must be limited. And coaches and athletic departments must be mindful when recruiting young student-athletes whose futures are uncertain. Currently the NCAA has strict regulations that limit when student-athletes can sign letters of intent during their senior years of high school. But there are no limitations on when a student can make a non-binding — yet widely recognized — verbal commitment. There should be. Whether that regulation comes from the NCAA or conferences themselves, Division I athletic teams must be prevented from recruiting student-athletes who are still in middle school. While the number of athletes being recruited before high school is infrequent, there has been a recent trend of recruiting high school fresh-

men, and a few eighth grade recruits. The trend toward younger recruits needs to be curbed. The reason recruits are getting younger is because Division I lacrosse programs are in competition over the best athletes. With some major programs getting to athletes sooner, it pressures other programs to follow suit. And because every team receives only 12.6 scholarships — considering there are more than 40 players on the team — athletes could likely feel that when an offer comes their way, they have to jump on it. Middle school athletes cannot be expected to make a decision that will shape the rest of their lives. While the verbal commitment the athletes make in middle school is non-binding, it is influential. Students at this age are children — 13 and 14 years old. They may be outstanding athletes but they are not fully mature. It is possible that

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the students are being pressured to make these decisions. Coaches who enter into these agreements with young athletes should also be cautious. Having so much time between the commitment and the arrival at college leaves plenty of uncertainty. Students may not develop at the athletic or academic pace expected. The coaches and family members guiding the student during the decision process should also clearly detail what is on the line. Students should understand that these commitments don’t guarantee a spot on the team; the students must uphold the teams’ academic and conduct standards to keep the agreement. Recruiting increasingly younger players is a slippery slope. It needs to be closely monitored for the best interest of the student-athletes and the Division I athletic programs.

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ending cash to friends just got a whole lot easier. On March 17, Facebook introduced a new feature that allows you to send money via its instant messaging app, Facebook Messenger. Instead of using another app such as Paypal or Venmo, this update gives you direct access to your long list of friends in case you need to pay up on a bet or quickly split a bill. The feature requires a debit card on file and will be rolled out to Facebook accounts gradually over the next few months. This move was much more than just a convenient update to the Messenger app. Facebook is positioning itself to become the leader in mobile messaging and peer-topeer transactions. Other companies have made News Editor Editorial Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Presentation Director Photo Editor Art Director Copy Chief Development Editor Social Media Producer Video Editor Web Developer Asst. News Editor

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having a quick and easy way to receive money from home. Once the service becomes available worldwide, the Messenger app will receive a huge boost. Facebook also acquired the messaging app WhatsApp last year and that has over 700 million users, but doesn’t offer payment services. Facebook could potentially integrate this feature into WhatsApp and gain complete control over the mobile messaging and mobile payment realm. It seems as though Mark Zuckerberg’s ulterior motive in obtaining this user payment information is an attempt to get ahead of the mobile payment wave that is starting in Silicon Valley. Once Facebook has that data, it can create other revenue-generating services that tempt

you to spend. Facebook is already testing a “buy” button that lets users instantly purchase items straight from their newsfeeds. This would give companies a path not only to advertise products but also to sell them directly. Facebook does have previous experience with payments from its in-app games like Farmville and gambling simulators where users collectively spend millions per year. The social network processes more than 1 million transactions on its site each day, according to a March 17 CNET article. Facebook hopes its leap into the ecommerce world is as successful. The groundwork for convenient mobile payments has been put in place with Google Wallet, Apple

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court cases information officer. He said while the court can hear any kind of case, the judges usually look for those where the law is unclear and needs to be resolved. The court has been based in Court of Appeals Hall in Albany, New York since the 19th century, Spencer said, but spent time in Brooklyn, New York in 2002 as a result of construction. Ever since, the judges have periodically traveled from Albany to allow more citizens to see them in action, he said. This is also why the arguments are open to the public and available on the court’s website, Spencer said. “Most people are more willing to accept a law if they understand how the judges arrived at it,” he said. College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian said in an email that she hopes students will also learn from the lawyers and judges who will be practicing law during Wednesday’s event. She said law students are often so thoroughly immersed in their education that they are not able to see the law in action. Visits like this provide students with “the opportunity to be thoughtful and reflective” about what they are learning and how it is applied in the real from page 1

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world, Arterian said. Arterian added that this occasion is particularly special because it demonstrates one of the benefits of the College of Law’s brand new building, Dineen Hall. In its previous location, she said, the College of Law was unable to host events of this magnitude because they simply did not have the room. The Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom is an ideal setting for the court and reflects the open nature of the judicial process, Arterian said. Cody Carbone, a second year law student pursuing a master’s degree in public administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, said he is looking forward to getting a live look at the court proceedings. Carbone, who is also the vice president of the Student Bar Association, the College of Law’s student government, said Wednesday’s visit from the Court is extremely prestigious and will be marketable to incoming students. Carbone said this contributes to the national ranking of the College of Law — something that is very important. He added that he is most interested in seeing how lawyers answer the judges’ questions about their briefs, as he wants to observe how they remain calm while being interrogated. Said Carbone: “We don’t get many opportunities to learn the practical side of law.” dovanwey@syr.edu

The closure comes following a car accident early Monday morning in which a vehicle driven by an SU student crashed into the top of the Mount Olympus stairwell and drove through four telephone poles, went down the steps and flung a newspaper dispenser about 25 feet. jmatting@syr.edu | @jmattingly306

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160 The number of medals 12-yearold Hailey Blodgett has amassed over the years as she works toward her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete

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Aspiring Olympic figure skater trains at rink on South Campus Text by Clare Ramirez feature editor

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ailey Blodgett walks into the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion on South Campus pulling her pink rolling backpack. After setting her belongings on the bench, the 12-year-old grabs a jump rope from her backpack and begins her warm-up routine — 50 hops on each leg, 50 singles and 50 doubles — before putting on her skates.

Before you knew it, she was doing spins and copying the older girls. Ken Blodgett hailey blodgett’s father

For about two years, Blodgett has been practicing at Tennity three days a week and several hours each day. Since she was about 3 years old, she has been working toward her goal of becoming an Olympic figure skater.

The daughter of a Carrier Dome security guard, Blodgett uses the Syracuse University facility to practice ice skating —a sport she’s using to help children with various medical conditions. “Skating, I like so much because when you’re on the ice doing tricks and you got the music going, it makes me feel happy,” Blodgett said. “The sport itself is just fun. It’s a lot, but it’s fun.” In the decade that she has been skating, Blodgett has won more than 160 medals. She’s performed with famous skaters such as Olympic medalists Nancy Kerrigan and Oksana Baiul. But Blodgett almost wasn’t able to do what she does today. She was born prematurely, three months before she was due and after only 29 weeks in her mother’s womb and weighing only one pound and 12 ounces. After two months in a neonatal intensive care unit, Blodgett was released to go home. Her mother, Stacy Blodgett, said although her daughter was fine and healthy, they worried about her health. When she was around 2, a doctor told the Blodgetts that their daughter needed to be around other people

HAILEY BLODGETT practices at Syracuse University’s Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion located on South Campus several times a week.

BLODGETT began skating when she was 2 years old. She performs in shows that help children affected by cancer and autism.

Sanya Richards-Ross said she never viewed her race or gender as an obstacle that she couldn’t overcome. “I’ve never felt all that marginalized or discriminated against. If we want what is good in life, it’s going to be hard,” said Richards-Ross, a four-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter. “People always think I’m going to give them some sort of secret formula — there isn’t one. It’s hard work.” Richards-Ross spoke at Grant Auditorium Tuesday at 7 p.m. At the talk, she discussed race, gender and culture, stressing that being a woman of color shouldn’t be considered an obstacle. The talk, entitled “The Woman Behind the Gold,” was hosted by four Syracuse University student organizations: the Caribbean Students Association, She’s The First, Sports Professionals of Color and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. During the talk, one student from each group stayed onstage with Richards-Ross to moderate the talk and take turns asking her questions. They asked her about the role gender and ethnicity played in Richards-Ross’ successes and failures.

When you’re in a diverse community like the U.S., you’re constantly reminded of your race and gender. Sanya Richards-Ross

to develop her immune system. It was fall, almost winter, at the time, and the only place that was open and near the Blodgetts’ house in Morrisville was the local skating rink. Her father, Ken Blodgett, said his daughter had to be 3 years old to take lessons, but given her medical needs, the rink agreed to let her enroll.

“We just put her on the ice to be exposed to kids. Before you knew it, she was doing spins and copying the older girls,” Ken Blodgett said. “When she was little she advanced very fast, got to certain levels faster than the other kids.” Blodgett also consistently performs in shows, and given her past see skating page 12

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Richards-Ross moved to the U.S. from Jamaica at age 12 to pursue track and field. She won a silver medal in the 400-meter event and a bronze medal in the 200-meter event at the 2002 World Junior Championships. The event began with a tribute to see richards-ross page 14

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skating medical history, she helps with programs that help other children, particularly children affected by cancer and autism. In the past, she has collaborated with an organization called Hasek’s Heroes to collect more than 100 pieces of hockey equipment for local children. “(The kids) also have problems too, and knowing that I was able to overcome my own problems when I was younger means maybe I can help them overcome it too,” Blodgett said. By now, Blodgett’s parents are used to their daughter’s crazy schedule. Stacy Blodgett said her daughter is busy every weekend, whether it’s a dance competition, skating showcase or a 5K she wants to run. As a fifth grade teacher, Blodgett added that her familiarity with the academic curriculum makes it easier for her to homeschool her daughter and work with her daughter’s commitments. Although Blodgett also practices at other rinks during the other days of the week, her father described the Tennity Pavilion as having “the best ice in Syracuse.” Ken Blodgett spends hours every day in a rink with his daughter and assists with her homework, most of which she does inside the car. On top of that, he drives about 1,000 miles every week to bring his daughter to the International Skating Center of Connecticut for private lessons with her coach, Vladimir Petrenko, a former competitive figure skater with a world championship under his belt. “My wife and I used to manage a soccer league of 100 kids back in the day. But Hailey is 10 times more work than the 100 soccer kids,” Ken Blodgett said with a chuckle.

Because many skaters aim for perfection, Ken Blodgett said his daughter is her own worst critic. When Blodgett misses a move or finishes a spin incorrectly, she abruptly puts her head down, covers her face and skates off to the side. “It’s frustrating because I know I could do it, but that’s why when I keep working on it, I know it will eventually come,” Blodgett said. Blodgett describes herself as a huge SU fan and is passionate about many of the university’s sports teams, memorizing statistics about players and following new recruits. She is such a loyal fan that when the NCAA released the sanctions on SU earlier this month, Blodgett asked for the first time to leave her skating lesson so she could watch ESPN.

It’s frustrating because I know I could do it, but that’s why when I keep working on it, I know it will eventually come. Hailey Blodgett ice skater

For Blodgett, being on the ice is one of the most natural feelings. She said she’s wanted to be a professional skater since she started skating, and that’s something she’s going to be working on until she achieves it. “Every day I’m just trying to get better and better, trying to reach the top of my dreams to be an Olympian,” Blodgett said. “That’s what I’m hoping will happen.” clramire@syr.edu | @clareramirez_

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monotones Fashion’s Conscience to bring professionals, rapper Ty Dolla $ign for annual show By Natasha Amadi staff writer

n the past, Fashion’s Conscience has featured only student designers, hosts and DJs. But this year members of the student organization decided to take things up a notch by hiring professionals. “I think that’s more inspiring to people on campus,” said Alexis Acuna, a senior psychology major and the club’s creative relations director. “I think people take FC a lot more seriously this year because of the way we’ve handled things.” Fashion’s Conscience, a campus organization dedicated to promoting multiculturalism through fashion and shedding light on minorities in the fashion industry, will host its annual fashion show Saturday at 7 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium. Lawrence Jackson, a Syracuse University alumnus and on-air host at REVOLT, will host the show, and rapper Ty Dolla $ign will perform at the event. The show will feature pieces from Made in June by Natalie Grace, E’qouta, Lindsay Morse, V V Patchouli and Coco & Breezy eyewear. “I’m really excited to see it in person… Finally being able to touch (the clothes) is going to be amazing,” said Telsha Anderson, a senior communications and rhetorical studies major and president of FC. Telsha Anderson said the theme of this year’s show, Ministry of Monochrome, is inspired by the most prevalent trends seen on celebrities, specifically wearing different shades of the same color together, and the fashion industry’s current love affair with minimalism and simplicity. “If you go on Tumblr that’s pretty much all you see,” said Nia Anderson, a senior economics major and FC’s vice president. “It’s super in right now, and it’s classic. We wanted to keep it kind of clean and minimal.” As a precursor to the show, FC is hosting The Sartorial Panel on Thursday at 6 p.m. The panel includes several fashion powerhouses such as Shaun Ross, the first male albino model, Law Roach, best known as actress Zendaya Coleman’s stylist, sunglass designers Coco & Breezy and VFILES DJ

Champion and fashion designer Gianni Lee. They will be discussing their careers and lives in the fashion industry. “Our goal for the panel is for the audience to learn about different professions within the fashion industry that is not just being a fashion designer or a model,” said Karen Lopez, a senior economics major and FC’s business relations chair. The group started brainstorming possible themes, designers and artists last summer. Each member was required to reach out to at least two designers, and members of the e-board were able to use their personal connections and some research to get in contact with the designers and panelists. “We like to talk with our adviser about who we can bring based on our funding — who do we think the general body would love? Who do we think our members would love? And then we find their contact information,” said Telsha Anderson.

Our goal for the panel is for the audience to learn about different professions within the fashion industry that is not just being a fashion designer or a model. Karen Lopez business relations chair for fc

Nia Anderson said social media played a big part in the development and promotion of the entire showcase. The group browsed through Tumblr for inspiration for the theme and their mood boards and has been using Instagram to promote and build anticipation for the show. “The main thing was getting the word out there,” JaLisa Vaughn, FC’s technology and public relations chair and a senior information management and technology major, said. “In the past few years the timing and the date of the show was always conflicting with something else big or finals week. So a huge thing for

Fashion’s Conscience has been plannning the fashion show since last summer. The club is bringing in professionals for the show, as well as rapper Ty Dolla $ign to perform. The theme for the show is Ministry of Monochrome. kadijah watkins staff photographer

us was to pull people in.” To further enhance the experience, FC has partnered with The Honor Role, a college lifestyle network created by SU students, to host a pre-show red carpet segment where the best-dressed attendees will be interviewed and photographed. Nia Anderson said she hopes next year’s

show will be bigger and better. She also hopes that current and new members will work to increase the organization’s reach. “We want everyone to know about us. Just how people go to Howard’s homecoming we want people to come to FC’s show,” she said. “We want people to start traveling for us.” camadi@syr.edu

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Study helps remove stigma from sex work, pornography

orn watchers, rejoice. New research suggests that watching erotica doesn’t actually desensitize men to normal sex. Researchers from University of California, Los Angeles and Concordia University have found that watching porn is unrelated to a man’s ability to get it up, and may actually relate to a stronger desire for sex. The study was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine last Monday and surveyed 280 straight male volunteers about their relationship status, how often they watched porn and if they ever had problems with erections. It found that men who said they watched more porn were more turned on by the films than those who didn’t. Basically, the research combats the claim that porn ruins relationships and sex lives by desensitizing men to normal sex. Isn’t modern science a wonder? But what does this new research mean for the collective porn-watching society? People will probably continue to delete their browsing history, but this new research could be a positive step in removing the stigma around porn and sex work. It shows that porn doesn’t actually ruin lives, and people who say it’s a sign of the end times can finally calm down. This study isn’t promoting porn or saying it’s awesome — it’s more along the lines of proving its neutrality. And that’s important for the people who are trying to prove that sex work as a profession should be respected. In the past few years, more and more adult film actors have spoken out on why their job deserves to be treated with respect, not disdain. A little more than a year ago, Duke University freshman Belle Knox — not her real name — was outed by one of her classmates and was then the target of bullying and ridicule, even though her classmates were the ones watching her films. But instead of allowing herself to be a victim, she spoke out and defended her choice, saying in an essay for XO Jane, “We need to remove the stigma attached to (adult

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performers’) profession and treat it as a legitimate career that needs regulation and oversight.” Even though she was still criticized by some, she received an outpouring of support from the adult film industry, as well as others who don’t stand for slut shaming. Another article in the Newstatesman. com asked that acting in adult films be treated as a legitimate profession. It was in response to a debate at the Women of the World festival, which posed the question, “Does porn empower women?” The author of the article argued that asking if it empowers women shouldn’t matter when it comes to the fact that sex workers still have rights, and points out that we don’t ask if waitresses or any other service workers need to feel empowered in order to be considered working in an actual profession. But can a study about porn and its non-negative effects really help that cause? Maybe it’s a bit of a stretch, but I think so. Some people only respond to proven facts. And for a long time, the image surrounding porn was that it’s this terrible, dirty thing, which meant the people associated with it must be terrible, dirty people. But as the study suggests, people who watch porn weren’t negatively affected by it. Hopefully this is the first of many studies that basically say, “everybody calm down, porn is just a thing that happens in life, and it’s not bad.” If you can normalize the rhetoric surrounding porn, maybe it will start to normalize how we view those in the adult entertainment industry — that they’re working professionals, just like us. Kate Beckman is a sophomore magazine journalism major. Her column appears every week in Pulp. You can reach her at kebeckma@syr.edu or follow her on Twitter at @Kate_Beckman.

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richards-ross Sabrina Cammock, an SU track and field athlete, who died in early March. Two of her teammates read eulogies for Cammock through teary eyes before welcoming Richards-Ross onstage. “Predominantly we’re represented as athletes if you’re a minority, rather than business personnel,” said Alexis Howard-Orr, junior sport management major and the president of the Sport Professionals of Color. She said because of this, the groups wanted to bring in someone who was able to balance different entrepreneurships beyond just track and field. Nyesher Serrant, a sophomore communication and science disorder major and representative of The Caribbean Students Association, asked Richards-Ross if she ever felt “too American for Jamaica or too Jamaican for Americans.” “I don’t know what that means,” Richards-Ross responded with a laugh. “I’m a

citizen of the world.” Richards-Ross credits much of her success to her parents as well as her Caribbean background. Growing up in a country where track and field is widely revered, Richards-Ross had access to some of the best coaches in the country. Coming to America, she noticed track wasn’t as popular. “Where are all the people?” she remembered wondering at her high school track meets. The smaller fan base wasn’t the only thing Richards-Ross recalled adjusting to once she moved to the states. “In Jamaica, all you see are black women, but when you’re in a diverse community like the U.S., you’re constantly being reminded of your race and gender,” she said. Despite these constant reminders, Richards-Ross said she never takes no for an answer. Said Richards-Ross: “I don’t take no for an answer, and I’m going to knock on a door until you open it.” amerrill@syr.edu

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softball

Syracuse’s home-opening doubleheader canceled By Liam Sullivan staff writer

Syracuse’s home opener against Canisius on Tuesday, a doubleheader slated for a 3 p.m. start, was canceled due to field conditions at SU Softball Stadium. Neither game of the doubleheader will be made up, SU Athletics said in a release. Instead of the doubleheader, Syracuse (1214, 0-3 Atlantic Coast) and Canisius (8-9) held a scrimmage at Manley Fieldhouse that wasn’t open to media. Syracuse’s home opener and next game is now scheduled for this upcoming weekend. Syracuse will take on Louisville (18-8, 8-1

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recruiting played at SU from 2007–10, said the Orange is selective with who it recruits early. Magnan played varsity at Fox Lane (New York) High School as an eighth-grader and having varsity experience is something Rogers said he looks for when recruiting. In Division I men’s lacrosse, each team is allotted 12.6 total scholarships, meaning there’s a crunch for financial opportunities. So when freshmen are offered a roster spot and a scholarship, it’s

Some kids, where I see the problem is, they’re going to be selecting schools too early … and they’re going to attach to one school and want to leave a year later. And I have a feeling in our grade, Class of 2018, it’s going to happen a lot. Griffin Gelinas su class of 2018 commit

hard to turn down, even though they might not be ready to make that decision, Rogers said. “So a lot of it is coming from the parents,” he said. “‘If I don’t take a spot now and I get an offer now, am I going to be able to come back as a junior or senior?’ You’re not, because teams have already filled those spots.” Magnan said he likes the current process since he doesn’t have to worry about where he’s going to go to college anymore, but recognizes how it could negatively affect players that don’t develop until later on in high school. Gelinas said there’s no reason to wait to commit if it’s your top choice — which Syracuse was for both him and Magnan — but rushing a commitment could lead to a decommitment in the future. Johns Hopkins and some schools in the Ivy League are known for giving kids only a week to accept or decline the offer to commit, he said. “Some kids, where I see the problem is, they’re going to be selecting schools too early … and they’re going to attach to one school and want to leave a year later,” Gelinas said.

ACC) in two games on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. The Orange will also play the Cardinals on Sunday at noon. The team hasn’t played in over a week now, as three games at Boston College this past weekend were also canceled. SU’s games against Louisville will be its first in almost two full weeks, dating back to its 3-0 win against Towson on March 15. Syracuse has struggled in conference play so far this season and will look to improve offensively this weekend against Louisville. In three games against Virginia Tech earlier this March, the Orange were shut out twice and managed to only score twice in a 10-2 blowout. lpsull01@syr.edu

“And I have a feeling in our grade, Class of 2018, it’s going to happen a lot.” Many Division I coaches say they think the downsides are obvious. Players are deciding where to go to college but what they plan to study may change. As they develop, perhaps they realize another school would be a better fit. Some players may even exceed academic expectations, prompting them to flip their commitment to a school with better academic opportunities. Some coaches, like Drexel’s Brian Voelker, have set a precedent of not recruiting anyone before their junior year. Since recruiting is about projecting how good a player will be, Voelker said he isn’t able to project three or four years into the future. “You catch yourself looking at the father and the mother,” Syracuse head coach John Desko said. “If the dad’s 6-foot-3 and mom’s 5-11, then you say he could have some size when it’s all said and done. You got to have a crystal ball.” But the differing recruiting practices can’t be truly assessed until these players get to college. Coaches are not allowed by the NCAA to initiate contact with players until their junior years — but players can initiate contact with coaches at any time. North Carolina head coach Joe Breschi said he thinks the NCA A should institute a zero-contact rule before a high school student’s junior year. He said other coaches agree with him about this possible solution, but the NCAA is trying to deregulate, rather than add more restrictions. Another possible solution would be if coaches “poached” more often. The practice is more common in football, where verbally committed players continue to be recruited by other schools. ESPN analyst Paul Carcaterra said it should happen more in lacrosse, and once coaches have to continue to recruit a player after they verbally commit, they may realize there’s no point in recruiting him as a freshman. While seemingly everyone in the lacrosse world has an opinion on the recent recruiting trends, coaches are still going after players earlier and earlier. Said Gelinas: “People that are a lot older obviously tend to judge it from the fact that ‘Oh my God, these kids haven’t even hit puberty.’” pmschwed@syr.edu | @pschweds

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weaver or part of a semester,” Weaver said, “... (If I didn’t attend his court date) it’s just going to be one of those one-and-done kind of things where he pays 50 bucks and then it’s forgotten about.”

... (If I didn’t attend his court date) it’s just going to be one of those one-and-done kind of things where he pays 50 bucks and then it’s forgotten about. William Weaver man who says he was punched by hayes mcginley

Weaver said he was smoking a cigarette outside the store where he works on Marshall Street when he saw McGinley trying to get into Talbot’s car. He

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coaches when you have change, a change agent, you always have to look at the top.” Desko, who’s been at SU for all of Gross’ tenure, said Gross has been great for Syracuse lacrosse. The men’s lacrosse team was the only SU sports team to win national championships — which it did twice in 2008 and 2009 — in Gross’ time as director of athletics. “I’ve gotten along with him very well so, you know, happy to have that time with him,” Desko

track and field told McGinley to get away from the car and, noticing that he was intoxicated, offered to call him a cab. But Weaver said McGinley insisted his friends were in the car and threatened Weaver.Weaver said he stood in between McGinley and the car and was joined by a co-worker. McGinley reached past Weaver’s co-worker, grabbed Weaver’s hoodie and punched him in the face, Weaver said. Talbot came out of the store and argued with McGinley while Weaver called the police, which arrived five minutes later. Police arrested McGinley after another employee punched McGinley, knocking him to the ground, Weaver said. Weaver said this was the first time he saw a Marshall Street incident escalate like this. “We were super polite, we deal with a lot of drunken people that have had past their limit,” Weaver said. “And for the most part, they’re fairly civil ... and for him to, as polite as I was asking him to get away from the car, for him to threaten me and hit me, that’s uncalled for.” sblum@syr.edu | @SamBlum3 jliannet@syr.edu | @JessicaIannetta

said, “… and happy that he’s going to be staying with the university in a different position.” When asked what he’s looking for in the next athletic director, Desko laughed and simply said one who supports the lacrosse program. But both head coaches cited their team’s next obligation as their main area of focus. “I haven’t really thought about it, we’re thinking about Notre Dame right now,” Desko said. “I know he’ll find a great AD,” Shafer said. “I look forward to it but to be honest with you, I’m really just worried about getting that practice 11.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman

Syracuse’s Pollitt prepares for outdoor track season By Sam Fortier staff writer

Donald Pollitt knew he was behind before he even started. He didn’t execute well out of the blocks, causing a delayed reaction. Instead of being with the field, he was behind. He was trying to play catchup rather than just leading the pack. Pollitt finished second in the 60-meter hurdles at the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship meet at Virginia Tech on Feb. 27 with a time of 7.85 seconds — 0.03 seconds slower than the qualify time for the national championships. SU assistant coach Dave Hegland thought he got unlucky. After a performance like that, the senior didn’t need a pep-talk, he said. “It’s just upsetting. That’s all it is,” Pollitt said. “I never want to have that feeling again.” Pollitt is fueled by his previous failure as he trains for the outdoor season. He is improving with the help of constant trash talk from teammates, a re-focused diet and a new perspective. “Even in practice, (Donald’s) striving to be great,” teammate Reggie Morton said. “He pushes everyone. He talks trash all the time, but it keeps long practices fun.” Morton, Pollitt and Freddie Crittenden are roommates and their trash talk flows effortlessly from Call of Duty on the PlayStation at home to drills in Manley Field House. In scramble circuit, a drill of multiple aerobic exercises then 10-meter

sprints, Pollitt pushes his teammates. It’s the same competitive nature in a 20-yard dash between cones — part of an 80-meter fly — where Morton and Pollitt both run around 1.90 seconds where the trash talk really comes out. If someone beats him, Pollitt said, they get in his face. “Oh, what’s up, Donald? You see that time? That used to be your record.” The group becomes stronger as they try to out-do one another. They keep tally marks in their heads, each one thinking he has more. “Every day I see him here, he’s hungry,” Crittenden said. “Everybody’s hungry.” Pollitt cuts out junk food, juice and pasta — though once every three weeks he allows himself a cookie, or a bite of chocolate. For every breakfast he eats oatmeal and yogurt, lunch is eggs and fruit. Dinner consists of fruit, vegetables, a small carbohydrate portion and protein — chicken, fish, steak, beef or pork. He sleeps, on average, 9 -10 hours per night. “Besides classes and practice, I don’t break my routine,” he said. In high school, indoor track wasn’t offered, so he trained for outdoor through the winter. Indoor track is also shorter — five, 60-meter hurdles — than outdoor, which is 110-meters and 10 hurdles. It’s this event he enjoys — coupled with the fact that this is his last season — which has Pollitt adopting a new strategy. He physically has a longer race to run, but his time at SU is dwindling down. He doesn’t want his last race to finish like it did at Virginia Tech. “Given that ACCs didn’t go the way I wanted it to go, it’s definitely going to throw fuel on the fire, put a chip on my shoulder,” Pollitt said. “It’ll always be in the back of my mind, pushing me.” sjfortie@syr.edu

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men’s lacrosse

Schoonmaker develops as scorer for SU after early struggles By Sam Blum asst. sports editor

Syracuse had taken six shots to start the game, but none went in the goal. After forcing a turnover on Duke’s first possession, Syracuse had the ball for three straight minutes as each shot sailed high, wide or nowhere near Blue Devils goalkeeper Luke Aaron. But when Henry Schoonmaker got the ball nearly 20 yards from the goal, he took a step in and fired a shot that hit the back of the net, setting off a sequence in which the Orange scored 14 of the first 15 goals. “The last two weeks especially we got some output out of him last week, he’s really shooting the ball well in practice,” SU head coach John Desko said. “I saw that with his placement today and what he’s been doing the last week and a half in practice. I think he’s hitting his stride at the right time of year.” Schoonmaker has scored five goals in the past two games after recording just two in

the first five. He scored three in the first quarter alone and helped the top-ranked Orange (7-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast) get out to a sizable lead in its 19-7 win over the then-No. 4 Blue Devils on Sunday. As the Orange moves forward without starting attack Randy Staats for the foreseeable future, Schoonmaker’s development as a scorer is coming at a crucial time as the Orange gets set to face No. 2 Notre Dame (5-1, 1-0) on Saturday in South Bend, Indiana. “I think I’m being just a little more aggressive out there,” Schoonmaker said. “And I think I’m just getting found more by my teammates and I’ve been moving a little more off the ball.” His third goal came after he chased down a ground ball with 42 seconds to play in the first quarter. He ended the possession by reaching to catch a pass from Dylan Donahue and then winding up and shooting low into the goal for his third score of the afternoon. He’s currently on pace to have the best shooting percentage (.368) and shots-on-goal percent-

HENRY SCHOONMAKER, a fifth-year senior midfielder, has netted five goals in SU’s last two games after getting off to a slow start offensively. logan reidsma asst. photo editor

age (.583) of his career. “I think at the beginning of the year, I was a little more hesitant and a little lazy off-ball,” Schoonmaker said. “Now, if I get in open space,

I’m a little more aggressive and show a little more hustle. I think my teammates will find me and I’ll put a couple in the goal.” sblum@syr.edu | @SamBlum3

tennis

SU uses structured diet, training regimen to maintain fitness By Kevin Pacelli staff writer

On the day before a match, Syracuse’s play-

ers take ice baths and on the weekends they don’t do any workouts. But staying in good shape has become a staple of the way SU head coach Younes Limam has run

his program in his first season. Monday through Friday, there’s a different workout routine for Limam’s seven-player roster. “We can’t recall a match where fitness was an issue,” Limam said. “I think we came on top of (a) lot of matches because of our fitness.” Despite losing seven of its past eight matches, Limam takes pride in the way Syracuse (6-8, 1-7 Atlantic Coast) has kept in good physical form through the first two and a half months of competitive play. It’s a strong attribute the players have maintained on both an individual and group level. The Orange has developed a consistent workout routine that strengthens the various aspects of its game, and the workouts differ depending on the day.

We work so hard and we put in so many hours that it’s almost like you’re going to pollute your body if I put something bad in it. So I, myself, try to keep it as clean as possible. Olivia Messineo su tennis player

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the team focuses on lifting weights. The purpose is more about staying strong and injury-free than becoming big and muscular. “The biggest thing for them is to stay injuryfree,” Limam said, ”… because it’s a long season and it’s a lot of matches.” SU’s exercises include work to keep shoulders, hamstrings and hips in good condition. Tuesdays and Thursdays, on the other hand, are devoted to conditioning. The team works on long-distance sprinting on Thursdays, while spending more time with shorter distances and

footwork exercises on Tuesdays. While the bulk of the team’s conditioning work is done on these two days, the players also put in time of their own when they can, depending on their personal needs. Sophomore Olivia Messineo runs for 40 minutes or spends time on the elliptical when she wants to work on her conditioning. Recently, though, she has focused more on exercises that improve her agility and speed on the court, including jumping rope and cone drills. “We’re individuals,” Messineo said. “We each have different needs.” Off the court and away from the gym, the team tries to prepare itself to be in the best state possible for upcoming matches. Senior Amanda Rodgers said that many players on the team are very careful about what they eat. As a nutrition minor, Breanna Bachini has been able to help Messineo, who said she has become more careful about the foods she eats in the past year or year and a half. “We work so hard and we put in so many hours that it’s almost like you’re going to pollute your body if I put something bad in it,” Messineo said. “So I, myself, try to keep it as clean as possible.” She listed vegetables and fruits as important parts of her diet, and said that with certain foods it’s necessary to focus on portion control. Rodgers has a similar mindset about particular types of food that are better to limit. She said she feels a difference during matches if she eats a dessert the night before. “So I just try to be a little strict,” said Rodgers, a contributing writer for The Daily Orange. It’s another aspect of the team’s fitness game that proves to be important. Limam and his team know how crucial fitness is for their physical game. “Another thing that we try to explain to the girls and remind them of is the fitter you are,” Limam said, “the mentally stronger you’re going to be become.” kj pacell@syr.edu

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football

McGloster emphasizes technique as progressing O-lineman By Matt Schneidman asst. sports editor

Jamar McGloster didn’t know how to do much. His technique on the offensive line was far from polished when he first came to Syracuse and Scott Shafer knew McGloster was raw. “All I knew was how to like, ‘Go get that person right there,’” said McGloster, a rising junior, pointing into the distance. But Shafer, the SU head coach, was “honored” to be able to develop the lineman, McGloster said, and so ensued the transformation of a 300plus pound basketball player into a technically savvy football one. And after four years on the hardwood at New Jersey powerhouse Saint Anthony High School, McGloster — who played just two years of high school football — is continuing to hone in on his technique, adjust to the Orange’s second new offense in as many years and shoulder a bigger role on the offensive line.

“He was probably more of a basketball player when he first started and we liked his athleticism and that sort of thing,” Shafer said. “He’s learning how to play the game, learning how to play with leverage. “Big ol’ dog, I mean he’s a big ol’ dog.” In his freshman year, McGloster played mostly on the right side of the scout-team offensive line. He didn’t play in a single game and even had thoughts of reverting to the main sport he played in high school. But Jim Boeheim’s team wasn’t the place for him, and as McGloster continued to grow, he realized he should start focusing on his footwork rather than his jumping and rebounding ability. “When I first got here I was like, ‘You know what, maybe I could play basketball too,’” McGloster said. “But then I started growing, and 300 pounds, 320. And I’m like, nah, all that jumping now, I’m not with it.” Shafer said that the quick feet necessary in basketball translate well to pass protection.

McGloster mentioned that since basketball requires more agility than pure athleticism, he could just focus on getting stronger and learning the playbook once he got his feet wet. He backed up left tackle Sean Hickey for a season, in which McGloster said it was, “Look at him, see what he does, see what I could do.” Now McGloster is working at both tackle positions in spring practice. “I seen him when he started working out with Sean Hickey, taking him under his wing and just showing him the little things he needs going forward,” running back George Morris II said. “He’s coming along just fine.” Last season, McGloster got a glimpse of what may come this one, when Hickey went down with an injury against Duke on Nov. 8. The sophomore could count the amount of snaps he played on one hand, but said it proved to him that “he could do it.” Now, McGloster is working on fine-tuning his technique rather than building a foundation for it. He’s taking two steps to block a defender instead

of just rushing at him. He’s working on staying vertical instead of reverting to a flat-footed, basketball-type defensive slide. And he’s adjusting to a new cadence in SU’s second offense in two years under offensive coordinator Tim Lester. McGloster is at 303 pounds as opposed to 315 last year in George McDonald’s offense. He said he’s faster and able to get to the second level quicker because Lester’s offense incorporates more blocking schemes in the run game instead of an up-tempo style. “I lose way more weight in these practices than our last practices because of all the running we do,” McGloster said. And though McGloster still has a ways to go in “grinding out the run game,” Shafer said, he’s beginning to round into a more defined offensive lineman than the unpolished product he came in as. Said McGloster: “With the right technique, you can do anything.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman

Stepping up

George Morris II

Henry Schoonmaker had scored two goals in his first five games. In the past two, he’s recorded five goals, including three on Sunday. See page 18

“I can’t really say who’s the best open-field tackler because nobody’s tackling me in the open field.” su running back

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“Big ol’ dog” Jamar McGloster came to SU with limited football experience. But now he’s beginning to adjust to his position on the O-line. See page 19

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EARLY BIRDS

D-I coaches fuel trend by recruiting lacrosse players younger and younger

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Coaches talk Gross step-down

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By Matt Schneidman

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hen Matt Magnan found out that a fellow ninthgrader verbally committed to play college lacrosse, he knew his time would come shortly after. After Joey Epstein committed to Johns Hopkins on Sept. 5, Magnan committed to Syracuse on Oct. 16. A month and a half after his first day of high school. “Whenever he committed, it kind of got in my mind like ‘Wow, a kid my age is committing,’” Magnan said. “So I kind of stepped up to the plate and I know what’s going on, they recruit kids early.” Magnan became the first publicized freshman verbal commit in the Orange’s storied men’s lacrosse history. Since then, SU has added five more freshman verbals, bringing the total to six, which is tied for fifth-most in Division I according to RecruitingRundown.com. Though SU tended to lag behind other traditional powerhouses, it is now in the thick of the early recruiting battle. While college lacrosse coaches defend themselves by saying early recruiting happens in every sport, Syracuse’s football team doesn’t have a single verbal from a junior and its men’s basketball team only has one verbal from a junior, per Scout.com. “I’d like to do just juniors and seniors. I’d like to think most coaches would do that,” Syracuse lacrosse recruiting coordinator Lelan Rogers said. “But we lose a distinct advantage if some of the other major schools are recruiting these kids early and if we’re not in the game, we’re going to lose out on kids. “So it’s really a catch-22. As much as you don’t want to do it, you almost have to do it.” When current members of the Orange like sophomore Jordan Evans and senior Nicky Galasso committed to

Six days after former Director of Athletics Daryl Gross stepped down from his position, football head coach Scott Shafer and men’s lacrosse head coach John Desko spoke about the move and briefly looked into the future involving a new athletic director. Shafer, who’s entering his third season as Syracuse head coach, didn’t discuss Gross directly, but said he trusts Chancellor Kent Syverud’s plans moving forward. He added that Syverud’s recent track record makes him comfortable, specifically citing how Syverud made the implementation of the indoor practice facility happen. “I think, for me, we always preach to the kids, and now we have to practice it as coaches, is controlling the controllables,” Shafer said. “Then see coaches page 17

crime

Victim to attend court date By Sam Blum and Jessica Ianetta the daily orange

illustration by tony chao art director

colleges in the summer and fall of their junior years, that was considered early at the time. Just a few years removed, if a coach finds a star that late, it’s a steal. Nick Daniello, director of Prime 12

The coaches have talked about it and worked on it and pressed upon the NCAA to tighten legislation.

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Time Lacrosse — the club that Magnan and Griffin Gelinas, another 2018 SU commit, play for — says the top-tier freshmen are usually still the best players as seniors.

young blood Verbal commits in the 2018 recruiting class among current Top 10 teams source: recruitingrundown.com

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“You can identify them early, get to them early, they’re always going to be the same,” Daniello said. Daniello, whose brother Chris see recruiting page 16

Moms and dads and club coaches and kids and all that stuff, they start to get crazy. We’ve created a monster. Brian Voelker drexel head coach

The man who was punched by Hayes McGinley has already taken a day off to attend McGinley’s court date and ask for a harsher punishment for the Syracuse lacrosse player. McGinley, 20, was charged with two counts of harassment in the second degree for hitting both William Weaver and Kendall Talbot after he tried to enter Talbot’s car on March 14, thinking his friends were inside. Harassment in the second degree is punishable by a fine of up to $250 and/or up to 15 days in jail. McGinley is due back in Syracuse City Court on April 14. “Quite honestly, I don’t think he should be in school anymore. I think at least a suspension for a semester

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