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SU students will now have to pay more for ID cards because the cards have been updated to include Radio-Frequency Identification chips. Page 10
An SU professor and co-founder of Human Rights Film Festival uses her passion for social justice as inspiration for activism involvement. Page 11
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Faculty remember professor By Anna Merod asst. news editor
Sari Biklen was never content to just watch a movie. Whenever Biklen, the former director of the Institute on Popular Culture at Syracuse University, watched a movie with someone, she would always conduct an informal sociology seminar with the person afterwards, said Marjorie DeVault, a sociology professor who worked with Biklen. Biklen would often talk about the race and gender relations represented in the movies she watched and what the film challenged the audience to think about, DeVault added.
Sari challenged us and was not afraid to be an instigator in the name of justice.
Marching on More than 100 Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students traveled to New York City on Sunday to participate in the People’s Climate March, which organizers say was the largest climate march in history. See Tuesday’s paper for more coverage. luke rafferty staff photographer
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This attitude extended to all parts of Biklen’s life as she always encouraged her students and fellow professors to think about new ideas relating to education, gender and pop culture, DeVault said. Biklen, 68, died on Tuesday. Biklen retired from the School of Education in May of 2014 after working at Syracuse University for 38 years. During her tenure, Biklen served as the chair of the cultural foundations of education department and the director of the Institute on Popular Culture. In addition, Biklen held a courtesy appointment in the sociology department in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She was also the wife of former School of Education Dean
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Students rally against Syverud discusses end of Advocacy Center SU scholarship cuts By Brett Samuels asst. news editor
Almost 100 Syracuse University community members gathered in front of the Life Sciences Complex on Friday afternoon to protest scholarship cuts to minority student programs. What started with a few people standing across the street from the College Place bus stop shortly before 4 p.m. swelled to a crowd of nearly 100 people within 20 minutes. The Rally for a Difference was planned in response to the university’s decision to reduce involvement with the Posse program,
which provides full scholarships to students at four-year universities around the country. Scholars in the program are recruited from certain cities across the country including Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles. SU will now no longer recruit in Atlanta or Los Angeles. Rally for a Difference was the second protest held at SU this week. On Wednesday, about 70 people gathered on the steps of Hendricks Chapel before marching up to Chancellor Kent Syverud’s office to protest changes to sexual assault services at SU. Many people who attended the Rally for Consent were
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Chancellor Kent Syverud didn’t fully understand the importance of the Advocacy Center’s role in the Syracuse University community prior to the decision to close the center, he told The Daily Orange in an interview on Thursday. “In retrospect, what I’d like to do is know every student and every student issue much better before I make a decision,” he said. “Do I have regrets? I guess I’d say if you don’t make any decisions in this job, disaster follows.” The reorganization of sexual assault resources has been a con-
tentious issue at SU since May when Syverud announced the Advocacy Center would close and its services would be moved to the Counseling Center and other campus offices. Since the announcement, the administration has been criticized for the way it made the decision and how it communicated that decision to the campus community. On Wednesday, those criticisms were made again when a group of about 40 SU community members marched up to Syverud’s office as part of the “Rally for Consent.” After a few tense moments between the protesters and administrators, see syverud page 8
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Soundgarden, Snoop Dog and Childish Gambino. These are just a few artists that Kalvin Peary has booked in shows throughout his career of promoting artists and organizing concerts. From independent shows at clubs, to small concerts, festivals and tours, the freshman management major has booked more than 60 music shows. One of his projects in his hometown of Los Angeles included creating a tour with the company CLASSCFIED LLC. Artists who participated in the tour included AVLMKR, Eric Bellinger and Mindless Behavior. Networking to find artists is difficult, but living in a city like LA is advantageous, Peary said. “LA is so big, yet it’s so small. Everyone knows each other,” Peary said. Although Peary is working toward becoming a successful promoter, the journey he is taking to his dream job hasn’t come without its challenges. Peary spent two years planning his biggest project yet — The Hullabaloo Passion Music & Arts Festival. He was able to book several big names for the festival, includ-
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ing Snoop Dog, Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino and T-Pain. However, when Jay Z brought his Made in America Tour to LA for the first time last summer, Peary had to cancel the festival. The Made in America Tour was too big for Peary’s show to compete with. Peary lost the time and effort he
invested into planning the show, and lost the money he put down to plan it. “I put so much blood, sweat and tears into that, and it didn’t happen,” Peary said. “It’s a learning experience.” Despite the setback he faced earlier this year, Peary plans on continuing to pursue music promoting, possibly by
organizing his own shows on campus and around Syracuse. Peary advises students working toward a goal to never give up. Said Peary: “I’m not some super successful dude, but I’m trying to become that. Don’t get discouraged.” aerdekia@syr.edu
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Trippy Turtle to perform By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor
Dancing in the rain SIR QUALA O’SMITH, dances in the rain during a concert at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair on Sunday afternoon. The annual, one-day celebration of the Westcott neighborhood, now in its 23rd year, features live music, food and activities for families. Local businesses, service organizations and artists also set up booths at the fair, which attracts about 8,000 people every year. renee zhou asst.photo editor
Syverud, SU community say rankings matter By Jen Bundy staff writer
As a high school senior, Lauren Fortin said the college application process often turns into a contest to see which students can land a spot at the best colleges. Some of the main factors that determine “the best college� are academic ranking lists. “Among the top students in my grade, the ranking of the school they select is very important. It becomes a competition of who can get accepted into the best school,� said Fortin, who is from Rhode Island. Last week, Syracuse University rose four spots to No. 58 on the 2015 U.S. News and World Report National Universities Rankings. But while rankings matter to some prospective students, many SU students and faculty say raising rankings shouldn’t be the sole focus. This slight shift in U.S. News and World Report rankings are not the embodiment of the values or priorities
of SU, Chancellor Kent Syverud said in an interview with The Daily Orange. “U.S. News very imperfectly, and occasionally inaccurately, reflects some of those values,� he said. “It is the case that we cannot ignore metrics that others impose on us if constituencies we care about are making decisions based on them.� Regardless of how accurate the rankings are, Syverud said that if key constituencies, including some alumni, parents or prospective students, care about academic rankings, then the university must also pay attention to them too. “I do believe that if our U.S. News ranking was collapsing sharply year after year after year, it would be very hard for us to achieve success in some metrics that really matter to our communities,� he said. “So I have to pay attention to it to that degree while not letting it warp our values.� Syverud’s approach to the rankings differs from former SU Chancellor Nancy Cantor, who put less
emphasis on the rankings. SU’s national academic ranking peaked in the late 1990s at 40th, but fell to a low of 62 in 2011 and has not risen above 50th place since.
Universities should do what maximizes the quality of the mission at their core, which is academics. Samuel Gorovitz former dean of the college of arts and sciences
Colin Morgan, a senior finance and supply chain management double major, said he agreed and that rankings were a factor in his college search, specifically the Martin J. Whitman School of Management ranking. “Rankings are important. Rankings impact the value of an SU
diploma,� said Morgan. “The focus of a university should be on the university, not on the community.� But choosing a school based entirely on rankings seems unwise to Eric King, a sophomore magazine journalism major. “The way these rankings are derived can be backwards. Also hard to determine,� he said. “You should not select a college based off of where it lands on some list.� Professor of philosophy and former Arts and Sciences Dean Samuel Gorovitz said he hopes Chancellor Svyerud has “an unwavering focus on academic quality, which if he is successful, will inevitably lead to improvements in academic rankings.�  “Universities should not make decisions about allocation of resources or investments in order to influence rankings,� said Gorovitz. “Universities should do what maximizes the quality of the mission at their core, which is academics.� see rankings page 5
University Union announced on Twitter Sunday night that electronic dance music artist Trippy Turtle will headline the first show of this year’s Bandersnatch Music Series. The show will take place on Oct. 14 in Schine Underground. Tickets for the show will go on sale Monday at 11 a.m. at the Schine Box Office. Tickets will be $5 and are available to Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students. Doors for the event will open at 7 p.m. and a valid SU ID is required to gain entry. Trippy Turtle signed with the Mad Decent record label in 2013. Earlier this year, he collaborated with artist Ariana Grande on her song, “Be My Baby,� and he has also remixed with artists Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran and Robin Thicke. On Sept. 12, Trippy Turtle headlined his largest show to date at New York City’s Webster Hall, where he played to a crowd of 1,400. jmatting@syr.edu
crime briefs Here is a round-up of recently reported criminal activity in the campus area: loud music A Syracuse woman, 20, of the 600 block of Park Street, was arrested on a bench warrant for loud music, according to a Syracuse police bulletin. when: Sunday at 12:20 a.m. where: Marshall Street sound reproduction A Syracuse man, 21, of the 100 block of Wood Avenue, was ticketed for sound reproduction, according to a police bulletin. when: Sunday at 1:30 a.m. where: Marshall Street LOITERING A Syracuse man, 47, of the 100 block of South McBride Street, was arrested on a charge of loitering, according to a police bulletin. when: Saturday at 10:42 a.m. where: South Crouse Avenue — Compiled by Dylan Segelbaum, staff writer, dmsegelb@syr.edu
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protest also at Friday’s protest, and said it was important to show solidarity on campus issues. David Jackson, a sophomore history and secondary education major, had the idea for the Rally for a Difference event, which was organized by the Student African American Society. Jackson added that the idea for the event was sparked partly by the #ITooAmSU campaign. Jackson himself is a Posse scholar from Miami, but stressed that the protest wasn’t just about current students in the program. “It’s not just about us,” Jackson told the crowd as he stood on the steps in front of Life Sciences. “It’s about who comes after us.” Several members of the university administration were in attendance including Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Kevin Quinn and Dean of Hendricks Chapel Tiffany Steinwert. Spina climbed up onto the elevated sidewalk and addressed the crowd at around 4:45 p.m. He thanked those in attendance for coming, saying it showed they cared about the university. He added that Syverud knew the event was happening but was at an academic event. Spina also told the crowd that a campus forum had been scheduled for Oct. 2 in Hendricks Chapel to discuss respect and inclusion. “We all know this is important but this can’t be the end,” Spina said. “We need to continue this dialogue — Oct. 2 can’t be the end of it either.” “How can you ensure that this isn’t just comfort food?” Jackson replied. “Or is this something you really believe?” Spina responded by talking about the
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importance of working together and having diversity at SU. Both of those make the university better, he said. Though Syverud didn’t make an appearance during the protest itself, he arrived shortly after it had concluded to attend a symposium taking place in the building. He spoke with Jackson as the two walked into the Life Sciences Complex. Jackson said Syverud told him that he wanted to create a space for open dialogue on campus. Syverud also received a list of demands that were read out at the protest, and told Jackson that he would read them. The demands included creating a caucus of black and Latino students that would meet with the chancellor, increasing funding for minority students and holding mandatory open dialogues on campus. A few alumni also spoke during the event. The protest was held during Coming Back Together weekend, which happens once every three years. It involves African American and Latino alumni returning to campus to celebrate their accomplishments and see the growth and change at the university. “We want to stop these issues now, because we don’t want to have another rally in three years,” Jackson said during the event. Following the rally, most agreed that it was fairly successful. Stephanie Conn, president of the SU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said she thought the event went pretty well, and she was happy to see administrators show up too. “There’s more that could be said, but at least we know we’re being heard,” Conn said. Sheila Johnson and Cynthia Maxwell Curtin were both in attendance form the Office of
(FROM LEFT) DAVID JACKSON AND VICE CHANCELLOR ERIC SPINA, talk during the Rally for a Difference event on Friday. Jackson, a sophomore, organized the rally to protest cuts to minority student scholarship programs. margaret lin photo editor
Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services as well. They both said it’s important to have conversations and be aware of students’ concerns. Boris Gresely, president of the Student Association, and Patrick Neary, president of the Graduate Student Organization, both said after the rally that they were surprised to see Spina speak at the event. Neary described Spina’s message as “direct and simple,” and said it was well meant. Neary added that while it may appear that there’s a lot of tension between students and administration given recent protests, it shows that both parties care about the issues on campus. In addition, Gresely said rallies like the one on Friday can be used to spark conversation.
“I think it’s empowering to see real activism from students on campus,” he said. “It’s through these sort of demonstrations sometimes that real change happens.” In terms of sheer numbers at Friday’s event, Jackson was happy with how things turned out. “I under-promised and over-delivered,” Jackson said with a smile. “I would’ve said maybe 25 people would’ve showed up.” However, he acknowledged that Friday’s rally was just one step toward a larger goal. “We want some change,” he said. “We know it isn’t going to happen tomorrow or next week or maybe even next month, but we want change that will at least benefit future students.” blsamuel@syr.edu
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Syracuse police: Man hit victim with broken bottle By Dylan Segelbaum staff writer
A Syracuse man was arrested early Sunday morning in the East neighborhood after police say he smashed a broken beer bottle on the back of someone’s head, causing bleeding that sent him to the hospital. Martin Hillenbrand, 25, of 810 Maryland Ave., was arrested on a charge of assault — a felony — as well as criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. He was scheduled to be arraigned on Sunday and is being held in the Onondaga County Justice Center on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond, according to jail records. Syracuse police said the victim, 21, ran over to an officer out on patrol at about 1 a.m. on the 700 block of Euclid Avenue to get his attention. The officer gave first aid to the man until an ambulance arrived to take him to Upstate University Hospital. The victim is not a student, said Kevin
Quinn, Syracuse University’s senior vice president for public affairs, in an email. An investigation led police to Hillenbrand’s home, where they arrested him. Sgt. Gary Bulinski, a police spokesman, said it’s unclear why the attack happened, or if Hillenbrand and the victim knew one another. The victim’s name is not being released at this time. Bulinski said he did not know whether the victim was still in the hospital. The owner of the home on Maryland Avenue, who declined to give his name, said Hillenbrand was “very quiet” and had been renting a room from him since this June or July. He did not know whether Hillenbrand has a job, but said he blows glass. The owner said he was driving in the neighborhood earlier in the day and saw police cars, not thinking they were at his home. “I don’t ask too many questions of people unless they tell me stuff,” the owner said. Hillenbrand’s next court date is Thursday. dmsegelb@syr.edu | @dylan_segelbaum
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rankings Mary Lovely, a professor of economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and a member of the University Senate, said many college tours she has visited with her son use their rankings as a marketing tactic to attract prospective students. “These rankings do have an impact on a school’s communication and marketing — it just may not reflect reality,” she said. “Is there a lot of science behind them? No. Do they have an impact? Probably yes.” Syverud’s heightened emphasis on the student experience on campus and in the classroom has been loud and clear, Lovely said. His focus has been centered internally, from the College of Arts and Sciences dean search to career services to off-campus life, she said. “It is not just about raising a ranking, he is focused on the entire experience a student has when they come to Syracuse,” she said. “A lot of people on the faculty very much agree with that.” While having a higher academic ranking would be nice, the chancellor does not need to place it as the university’s top priority, she said. During his tenure as Dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, David Rubin, professor and dean emeritus at
Newhouse, said rankings were not used in forming policy. Universities are so diverse in programs from art to engineering to business, the idea that an entire university can be encompassed in one ranking is unrealistic and artificial, Rubin said. Overall, Syverud said the purpose of the university is to provide a valuable education to students, not to make a profit or attain a high ranking.
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“This university doesn’t exist to make money and this university does not exist to have a high ranking in U.S. News or in anything else,” said Syverud. “This university exists to add value to students and their education and produce knowledge for the world and the community.” jbundy@syr.edu
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ lacks creative plotlines, exciting characters
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ur whole universe was in a hot dense state then nearly 14 billion years ago expansion started. Wait! If by some miracle you are not humming the tune to “The Big Bang Theory” already, you are in the minority. The CBS sitcom will begin its eighth season tonight and, second to NFL Sunday Night Football, is the most watched television program in the United States. It’s most watched episode pulled in 20.44 million views. Its next closest live action comedy rival, “Modern Family,” pulled in nearly 10 million less. In a time that has been coined as TV’s second coming, there are more options of quality programming than ever before. TV shows are opting for different formats, complex storylines and serialized drama. The Big Bang Theory has none of that. It has simple formulaic plotlines, the jokes are eye-roll worthy and it’s not doing anything that hasn’t been done before. But it has what other
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shows don’t: simplicity. While everyone else is going niche, CBS is staying old school. “The Big Big Bang” is the vanilla ice cream of programming; it’s the most popular but not the most exciting. The “Big Bang Theory” has all the charms of the sitcoms from yesteryear. It has a multi-camera format, is based in an apartment building and the couch is a centerpiece. This allows the characters to interact directly with the audience, casually join the group and to face the fourth wall — think “Seinfeld” and “Friends.” Sheldon’s catchphrase, “Bazinga” is a recurring joke that can be traced further back in the history books to Urkel’s “did I do that?” and The Fonz’s “ay.” It also airs on
Thursday nights, which has been the most important night for advertisers since “The Cosby Show.” While other shows are serializing and ramping up the drama, “The Big Bang Theory” is nearly identical to where it was in its onset. There have been definite changes; jokes are no longer made at the expense of the nerds but made by them, it has introduced two main characters, both female, to help equalize the gender balance and Penny, the female lead, is now one of the guys rather than the untouchable neighbor she was at her genesis. But the set, rituals and character traits are stagnant, and for good reason. Perhaps the show’s lead, Parsons, who has won four Emmys for his performance as Sheldon puts it best. In the May 5 edition of New York Magazine he says, “People have so many choices on TV now, so no one’s asking you to marry us. You can enjoy our show without a weekly appointment.” And they are. In numbers that show no sign of
slowing down, viewers aged 12–17, 18–34, 18–49 and 25–54 all tuned in to “The Big Bang Theory” more than any other TV program in the U.S. But while “The Big Bang Theory” pulls in astounding numbers, it does not impress many discerning critics. Metacritic, a site that aggregates critical reviews for albums, movies and TV, could only offer a score from the first season that debuted in 2007 — when it received a 57, indicating mixed reviews. All of the subsequent seasons didn’t have enough data. But there is a lot of better TV out there, and now with DVRs and On Demand streaming services your weekly appointment can be at your leisure. To the fans of Big Bang: try something new and expand your television taste. Erin G. Kelly is a senior broadcast and digital journalism major. Her column appears weekly. She can be reached at egkelly@syr.edu and followed on Twitter @egknew.
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Students should attend Fast Forward Syracuse Town Hall meeting College is a business and businesses have to stay competitive. College students are consumers. Your college tuition inflates every year; don’t you want to know what it’s going toward? You as a student pay an unbelievable amount of money for a college education, but students tend not to be conscious consumers. You may not know exactly what you are paying for or where your money is going. Part of this is the lack of trans-
parency at the university level. Part of this is the lack involvement at the students’ level. You should want to know what the university is doing to make your life, as the consumer, better. Chancellor Kent Syverud has started the Fast Forward initiative to better Syracuse University, for you, the consumer. To understand what you pay for, you can attend one of three Town Halls the Chancellor is holding to discuss his plans to
better the university. These Town Halls will be held on Monday, Sept. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 4–5:30 p.m. in the Maxwell Auditorium, and on Monday, Oct. 6 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in 010 Crouse-Hinds Hall. Go and find out what you are paying for, be a conscious consumer, and push the university to better itself for you. If you have any questions about how the ini-
tiative will affect your home college specifically, you can ask them in the question-and-answer session immediately following. You can also share your ideas on how the program could improve either in these Town Hall forums or on the Fast Forward website. Patty Terhune Member of Undergraduates for a Better Education, Syracuse University ‘17
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Student-led protests should continue The recent student-led protests on campus are a powerful way for students to voice their opinions while also getting the attention of administration. Students should continue to express their concerns regarding important campus issues, and these intelligent, peaceful protests are the most effective way to do that. Taking place only a few days after the “Rally for Consent” Advocacy Center protest, the “Rally for a Difference” was the most recent student-led protest. It focused on Syracuse University’s decision to reduce involvement with the Posse program, which provides full scholarships to minority students at four-year universities around the country. In both the Rally for Consent and Rally for a Difference protests, the SU administration actually addressed
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students’ concerns. During the Rally for Consent, Chancellor Kent Syverud responded to questions about the Advocacy Center. And at the Rally for a Difference, Eric Spina, vice chancellor and provost, addressed the crowd and said there would be a forum on Oct. 2 to discuss respect and inclusion. A list of demands was also presented to Syverud after the event’s conclusion. When students take a stand and vocalize what they want, it brings the problems to the attention of administration more effectively than in videos or trending hashtags. The fact that students are willing to go out and actively protest these changes reinforces how important they are to the student body. Though these protests have not yet led to direct results, they have led to forums and more general acknowledgement of problems by
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Scotland’s independence would not have succeeded economically
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he city of Glasglow, Scotland was reported to be sullen and quiet Friday morning, with a feeling of defeat and acceptance permeating the population. Fifty-three percent of the locals had campaigned furiously for months in favor of the Yes Independence Movement, which led up to Thursday’s vote of whether Scotland should separate from the United Kingdom. The movement failed. The 300-year-old union will stay intact. However, that’s good for both sides of the debate, even if the Yes voters don’t realize it right now. Outside of the heroics of William Wallace, who led indentured Scots against the tyrannical chainmail-armored Brits, which was famously portrayed in the Oscar-winning film “Braveheart,” it’s hard for Westerners to recall much about Scotland’s historical relevance at all. But had the
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country’s fight for independence been a success last week, a mutually beneficial relationship between themselves and the United Kingdom would have collapsed and sent waves throughout the European Union and subsequently the United States. Proponents of Yes believed that an independent Scotland would be more prosperous and democratic, finally able to rule itself and escape the often-restricting grasps of the United Kingdom — consisting of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland — as a whole. Becoming an independent state was alluring for Scots. Many believe the country had assets in manufacturing, tourism and energy producWeb Developer Asst. News Editor Asst. News Editor Asst. News Editor Asst. Feature Editor Asst. Feature Editor Asst. Sports Editor Asst. Sports Editor Asst. Photo Editor Asst. Photo Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Asst. Copy Editor
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tion with literal seas of oil and gas reserves sandwiched between itself and the Scandinavians that could support jobs and investment that could stand on its own. Scotland has excelled in output for each of those industries, and has made significant strides in utilizing renewable energy sources. But it is far too dependent on its bond with the rest of the UK for it to cut ties. A Wednesday report by Vox, an online journalism site, stated that Scotland’s universities are filled with scholars from elsewhere in the UK, its banks relied on a bailout from London after the 2008 financial crisis and its renewable energy programs and life sciences research depend heavily on investment from Westminster, where the UK government resides. Independency would plunge all of those successful programs and organizations into uncertainty.
When it comes to monetary policy, Scotland simply didn’t have answer. The Yes movement insisted on relying on the UK’s pound, meaning Scots would be at the mercy of money that they don’t even control. It’s a dangerous policy, and certainly not one to introduce right in the midst of a global economic recovery. David Cameron, prime minister of the UK, allowed the referendum and has, along with other leaders of the British Parliament, promised to delegate extensive new powers to the Scottish Parliament, surely as an act of desperation to prevent the country’s secession. He must deliver on his promises, as the vote that occurred on Thursday occurred peacefully and at least deserves a response from him, if anything to prevent more unrest in the near future. His plan, as reported in the Telegraph on Saturday, to “offer new
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sovereignty over tax, spending and welfare services, and then set out a high-speed legislative timetable,” is encouraging for the UK and for Scotland. A middle ground here is vital. The progress of the Yes movement was admirable, changing favor of independence within Scotland from 30 to 45 percent in a matter of months. It energized the young and generated an international strife, which is more than most movements are capable of. It failed for good reason, but the values behind it are sound. Cameron and the UK must do more to upholster the capabilities of Scotland as a nation while keeping the United Kingdom together as it should be. Phil Kramer is a sophomore finance major. His column appears weekly. You can reach him at pwkramer@syr.edu or on Twitter at @PhilipWKramer
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Doug Biklen. “I learned a lot from her, and because she was always concerned with access and inclusion and social justice issues she was always a model for us about how to be an engaged faculty member,” she said. When DeVault thought of Biklen, she said she pictured a look of enthusiasm on Biklen’s face as she discussed an issue and the meals DeVault shared with Biklen and her husband at their home. “She and her husband Doug loved to cook,” DeVault said. “So I just remember a lot of wonderful meals with great food and great conversation.” Biklen also helped develop the women’s and gender studies program, which did not exist when she and DeVault began working on campus. Biklen assisted in establishing a sequence of courses for qualitative research for graduate students in the sociology and cultural foundations of education departments, she added. But Biklen did more than just research and publish books about gender, education and pop culture, said Barbara Applebaum, who worked with Biklen for 11 years, in an email. “She lived by what she wrote,” said Applebaum, the current chair of the cultural foundations of education department. She took over as chair when Biklen retired in May.
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syverud Syverud came out of his office to briefly talk with the group. The protesters also presented Syverud with an online petition, which had more than 8,000 signatures and 700 comments. Sitting in his office at Crouse-Hinds Hall
I don’t think anybody came at the Advocacy Center issue with an ‘Oh boy, we really want to piss off a lot of people’ agenda. Nevertheless, it does seem to have annoyed a great deal of people and people of good faith and good values. Kent Syverud chancellor
a day after the protest, Syverud said he did expect pushback from the decision to close the Advocacy Center. By the time he arrived in January, Syverud said, “things were pretty far along” in the process of reorganizing sexual assault resources and many people, especially those in the Division of Student Affairs and in the legal department, understood the challenges the university faced. “I don’t think anybody came at the Advocacy Center issue with an ‘Oh boy, we really want to piss off a lot of people’ agenda. Nevertheless, it does seem to have annoyed a great deal of people and people of good faith and good values,” he said. “So that concerns me.”
Biklen was not afraid to speak up, and she always stood by her personal convictions even when there were personal consequences for doing so, Applebaum said. She added that Biklen was a generous mentor and caring friend, who showed her the importance of having a powerful voice in support of social justice on campus and in her field of education studies.
She was always a model for us about how to be an engaged faculty member. Marjorie DeVault sociology professor
Applebaum added that she owes a lot to Biklen for her recent appointment as the chair of the cultural foundations of education department. She said that transitioning from being a member of the team in the department to leading it was a challenge. But Biklen encouraged her “to see over the horizon” and to look ahead in order to envision her own way to lead the department into the future. “Sari challenged us and was not afraid to be an instigator in the name of justice,” she said. “I will always remember Sari for her vision, her compassion, her courage.” almerod@syr.edu
Syverud did read the comments on the petition and the variety of opinions and experiences they expressed helped him understand the wide range of needs and purposes the center served, he said. Many comments on the petition voice concerns about the decision that was made and how it was announced — which occurred during the summer when most students weren’t on campus. The reason for announcing the closure during the summer was because there were “legal reasons that change had to occur,” Syverud said. As a lawyer, Syverud said he understands the importance of dealing with legal issues in a timely manner before they endanger the university or the people it serves. The closure of the Advocacy Center was announced in a university-wide email that detailed many other administrative changes, including the ongoing progress of revoking tenure from a professor accused of having a consensual relationship with a student. Many of the issues addressed in the email were urgent and Syverud said he wanted to tell campus about all of them at once rather than having them “dribble out like Chinese water torture.” “Candidly, a lot more time was spent worrying about some other issues and how to deal with them than the Advocacy Center,” Syverud said. “From my point of view, that was the case because of not knowing in a kind of visceral way the importance of the center to various communities for reasons that I also didn’t know.” While information can’t always be perfect, Syverud said part of his job is deciding when to take the time to learn more about an issue and when to just “make a decision and go forward.” Said Syverud: “This is an area (where) it would be really good if I had known everything I know now about the Advocacy Center and about sexual assault.” jliannet@syr.edu | @JessicaIannetta
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BE-Wise campaign hosts annual kickoff event to promote alcohol poisoning awareness
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PAIGE CARLOTTI, a senior magazine journalism major, participates in the student DJ competition during the BE-Wise BE-BQ event on the Quad on Friday afternoon. The goal of the 3rd annual kickoff event was to raise awareness of alcohol poisoning and safety among Syracue University students. michael cole contributing photographer By Erin McDonald staff writer
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Syracuse University organization used food, volleyball and a student disc jockey competition to spread awareness about the dangers of alcohol poisoning to students on campus. The BE Wise campaign held its third annual BE-BQ event on the Quad on Friday to educate people about alcohol poisoning and how to be safe on campus, said supervisor Demi Douglas, who oversees public relations, publicity and media for the project. The BE-BQ itself was aimed at educating people about the campaign in a more laid-back environment where students could relax and have fun rather than absorb straight facts and statistics, Douglas said. Although the goal was
to attract students of all years, it was directed particularly at freshmen that may not have heard about the campaign yet, she said. At the event on the Quad, students were welcomed with a variety of activities that included lawn games, volleyball courts and a student DJ competition, along with other activities that allowed students to have fun while learning how to recognize the signs of alcohol poisoning and what to do to be safe on campus, Douglas said. The campaign’s mascot, an owl, also made an appearance at the event. Hill Communications, a student-run public relations firm that’s based in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, promoted the BE-BQ. The organization promoted the event mostly through social media, said Jensen Cannon, a sophomore public relations major who is a Hill Comm member. The organization
began working to get the word out about the BE-BQ at the beginning of the semester. Members also helped setup the event on Friday. Eva Narun, a sophomore public relations and marketing dual major who is also a member of Hill Comm, said turnout for the event was great, especially toward the beginning. She said she thought the nice weather helped attendance, and added that there were lots of small children with their parents playing games and running around. Narun said that she thought it was great that unlike some other programs, BE Wise is a campaign where students promote alcohol awareness. “I think it’s a positive thing to have on campus,” she said. “And I think since it’s students, it has more of an effect because it’s not like you’re being preached to.” Paige Carlotti, a senior magazine journalism major, was the runner-up in the student DJ
competition at the BE-BQ. She said it was a fun competition between four student DJs, each going on and playing a set that they made and entertaining the crowd for 25 minutes. “I ended up finding a new hobby,” said Carlotti, who was new to the art of DJing prior to this event. She said that she would do something like that again. Other upcoming goals for BE Wise include continuing to generate awareness at events on campus such as football games. They also hope to create a presence in bars during the Halloween season, Douglas said. The third week in October is known as National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, which is a big week for the campaign, she said. During this week, the group hopes to further spread its message around the university. eemcdona@syr.edu
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A new technology feature in Syracuse University ID cards is causing to students to pay more to replace broken or lost cards. Starting this semester, the new ID cards, which feature radio-frequency identification chips, will now cost $25 to replace for the first time and $40 to replace a second time. That’s a $10 increase for the first replacement and $15 increase for the second replacement compared to last year. The increase in price of the ID cards is due to the cost of the radio-frequency chip. The chip is more expensive to purchase, said Eileen Simmons, director of Housing, Meal Plans and ID Card Services, in an email. Due to the change in ID cards, the printers on which the ID cards are printed had to be enhanced as well, she said. “As new facilities come online, it allows the university the opportunity to integrate the newest technology,” Simmons said.
Students can pay to replace their ID card by charging it to their bursar account or by paying by cash or check. A new option allowing students, faculty and staff to pay by credit card will be available by January 2015, Simmons said. With the new ID cards, students, faculty and staff will be able to put their card near a reader for access to a building instead of swiping it. They will not have to take the ID card out of their wallet, said Simmons. Currently there are only two places on campus that utilize the RFID technology — Dineen Hall and the Green Data Center. There are ongoing conversations about equipping other buildings with the tap feature on the ID cards, Simmons said. Students can still swipe into their residence halls and academic buildings using the new and old versions of the cards. There are no plans to phase out the old ID cards as of yet, Simmons said. The change in ID cards also led to a change in the appearance of ID cards, which was seen
in November and was suggested by a group of students, Simmons said. So far students have not been formally notified of the increase in price of ID cards. The new price is, however, featured on the ID card website. When students come to the Office of Housing, Meal Plans, and ID Card Services located in Steele Hall, they will be informed of the change in price, Simmons said. Andrew Pregler, a senior broadcast and digital journalism major, said he believes that the change in price is reasonable. “I think the increase in price is fine. I understand that they want to make the ID cards RFID and that costs a little more,” Pregler said. However, some students feel the price increase is too much. “We pay so much for this school and a replacement ID should be free. The amount of money we pay in tuition should cover things like that because little fees like this add up,” said Javaughn Loftman, a sophomore in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. otjohnso@syr.edu
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Syracuse University Libraries doubled the size of its Libraries Advisory Board to increase efforts to raise more money as new renovations in Bird Library begin. SU wanted to enhance its resources and services while also improving the environment of its academic research libraries, said K. Matthew Dames, interim dean of Libraries and university librarian, in an email. Such projects are very expensive, so the board, which now consists of 12 members, will work to raise funds in order to provide services, resources and study spaces, he said. The other focus of the advisory board is to benefit the students, said Laurence Bousquet, an alumnus from the Law School and one of the new members of the advisory board. “The whole enterprise is student-centric. (We focus on) their experiences and their access to research and material and make a more valuable student research experience,” he said. Pamela McLaughlin, director of communi-
cations and external relations at SU Libraries, said in an email that the application process to appoint the six new members was not formal. She added that some of the new board members were approached by the SU Board of Trustees and encouraged to join the advisory board because it might be of interest to them. The new members of the board are: — Jennie Berkson, librarian at the Evanston Public Library in Evanston, Illinois and the wife of SU Trustee David Edelstein ’78. — Laurence Bousquet ’80, attorney and managing member of the Bousquet Holstein PLLC law firm in Syracuse. — Ann Thornton, the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the New York Public Libraries. — Christine Turner and her husband Mark Turner, president, senior portfolio manager and founder of Turner Investments, an employee-owned, institutional equity manager based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. — Kathleen Walters ’73, a senior executive in the consumer products and paper industry. Bousquet said that while not all of the new members are librarians, each brings in dif-
ferent talents and outside connections. With the board members having varied careers and accomplishments, they bring fresh ideas and new perspectives, he said. The board’s expansion comes as renovations to libraries continue to develop around campus. Some of the new improvements being brought to the SU Libraries include updates in the lower level of Bird Library by moving Acquisitions and Cataloging to that floor. There is also an addition of two classrooms to the lower level. Other improvements include the newly constructed 20,000 square foot high-density storage facility called the Syracuse University Libraries Facility or “The Facility.” The new building will hold approximately 1.2 million volumes and will be located at 1556 Jamesville Ave. Bousquet said the expansion of access to materials and resources through databases are also improving SU Libraries. “I think it is an exciting time to be involved in a library with the changing role of big data,” he said. avlinan@syr.edu
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TULA GOENKA, founder of the Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival, has always had a passion for social justice. Goenka worked on many films that discuss issues of human rights in the community, such as “Malcolm X” and “Do the Right Thing.” amanda piela contributing photographer
‘She has a vision about the way the world should be.’ Founder of Human Rights Film Festival improves community through activism By Jesse Nichols staff writer
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ula Goenka’s activism is rooted in her family. Her grandmother was a freedom fighter against the British as a part of the Quit India movement in the 1940s. Her mother, a committed volunteer worker at a local orphanage, established a free
hospital for disabled people. And her daughter, who has become increasingly involved in social issues, is planning an upcoming speech at the United Nations. “I believe that children are greatly influenced by parents,” said Goenka, a television, radio and film professor. “The stories about my grandmother or seeing my mother being so involved at the grassroots level have given me a sense that I need to be involved in the community I live in.”
Goenka’s family history is only one of the inspirations that led her to found the Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival, which celebrated its 12th anniversary this weekend. In the past, the festival has featured films that highlight a number of social justice issues. This year, the five films focused on the theme “perspectives,” and included stories of black photographers and ousted gay couples.
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Human Rights Film Festival features 5 social justice films By Alex Erdekian asst. copy editor
Behind every social movement is a story worth telling. The Syracuse Human Rights Film Festival took place Thursday through Saturday. It featured five
films: “Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People,” “Lakshmi,” “American Vagabond,” “Return to Homs” and “The Missing Picture.” Every year the co-directors of the festival, Roger Hallas and Tula Goenka, undertake a lengthy prepa-
ration process to select the films. The directors start looking for films in the beginning of the year, as many human rights films and documentaries about social issues premier at the Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin International Film Festival. Hallas, a professor of English and
textual studies, said the co-directors wanted to display a diverse selection of films this year — a mixture of documentary and fiction films, films from different countries and films that cover a variety of social issues. “We want to speak to many different audiences on campus and the commu-
nity, and speak to different departments and programs,” Hallas said. A film that brought audience members to tears, “Lakshmi,” directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, follows a 14-year-old girl in India who is kidnapped and forced to work in a see film
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goenka Goenka emigrated from India 30 years ago and obtained her master’s from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. From then on, Goenka said being Indian has continued to be a defining aspect of her life. She moved to New York City, became a film editor and in 1989 co-founded the organization Sakhi for South Asian Women to assist women affected by domestic violence. “It’s difficult for me to separate my ‘Indianness’ from who I am and what I do,” Goenka said. Eventually, Goenka moved back to Syracuse to begin her career, but did not leave her passion for social justice behind. As a result, Goenka was also appointed to the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy. Richard Breyer, a television, radio and film professor who taught Goenka as a graduate student, said her culture has helped shape her as a leader in the world today. “She has a vision about the way the world should be,” Breyer said, “and it’s a positive one of respect.” After originating from Goenka’s passion for issues of South Asia, the festival has now broadened to include international films. Roger Hallas, a professor of English and textual studies, co-directed the film festival with Goenka. “We’re programming in ways that connect
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with causes people are teaching — what faculty and instructors and campus are addressing,” Hallas said. But even so, the festival has maintained its South Asian roots with the showing of “Lakshmi,” a film featuring a 14-year-old girl who is abducted in India. Goenka said this particular film is intended to showcase a larger issue within a specific story. “(Showing this film) doesn’t mean that there’s only sex trafficking in India. It happens everywhere. It’s a huge issue,” Goenka said. Goenka knows first-hand the current issues that affect South Asia. Previously a co-director of the South Asia Center at SU, Goenka continues to rely on the center for events, promotions and her own personal well-being. “The South Asia Center has been an integral part of my life,” Goenka said. “It gave me a sense of identity; it gave me belonging.” Goenka said she has been coordinating with the current director of the South Asia Center, Susan Wadley, to make a film about Mithila art in India. After noticing a transition from this Indian folk-style to becoming a market commodity, Wadley and Goenka went off to Madhubani for 10 days in 2010 to capture this development on camera. Wadley said this project had particularly demonstrated Goenka’s determination. “She makes things happen, that’s the key point,” Wadley said.
(FROM LEFT) RANYA SHANNON, TULA GOENKA AND CURRAN SHANNON have a multi-generational family history of human rights and activism, which inspired Goenka to get involved in her community. amanda piela contributing photographer
Although the Mithila film has not yet been completed, Goenka said she has been involved with producing other films including “Do The Right Thing,” “Malcolm X” and “Salam Bombay.” “I don’t know whether those chose me or I chose them,” Goenka said. “I’ve been lucky to enough to be at the right place at the right time” Amidst all of her achievements, Goenka still
wonders if she made the right choice to leave India all those years ago. “A friend of mine said to me, ‘Whatever your legal identity may be, your soul is Indian.’ And I think that’s really what it is,” Goenka said. “The land of my birth and the land of my soul will always be India.” jlnich02@syr.edu
Former SU basketball players headline panel on fatherhood By Michael Riccardi contributing writer
Five former Syracuse University basketball
players place fatherhood and improving the youth of America above all else in their lives — including their athletic careers.
Former SU basketball player and 2000 SU alumnus Etan Thomas headlined the “All-Star Fatherhood Panel” on Friday in the Schine Underground. The panel, moderated by SU alumna Rachel Vassel, featured Thomas, Derrick Coleman, Billy Owens, John Wallace, Lawrence Moten and Roosevelt Bouie. The panel discussed fatherhood, and Bouie, the only player without children, spoke about how his parents raised him as a child. For Thomas, the inspiration for attending the panel and writing his book, “Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge,” was “to do something that was inspirational, especially to young people.” Thomas said when kids don’t receive help at home or at school, they turn toward gangs. “You see these kids dying over colors, dying for their brothers, but that’s our fault, we let that happen,” he said. The panelists talked about the current NFL scandals and improving the well-being of youth in America. The overall message of the basketball stars was that people should do more to help the troubled youth of both their own communities and their country as a whole. Thomas said he has worked on spreading this message with President Barack Obama through the “My Brother’s Keeper” campaign, which seeks to provide equal opportunities for boys and young men of color. The panel also addressed the topic of whether or not children need a father in order to be a good parent. A teary-eyed Coleman took the microphone. He told a story of how every Father’s Day, he receives a text from a friend saying, “We made it.” This signifies that he has become a successful father in the absence of his own. Rubin Wright, a student at Christian Brothers Academy, said the panel was a valuable experience because as a young person, he could gain the perspective of older generations. “I thought it would be a good experience
to see how the older people think about my generation,” Rubin said. The crowd was filled with alumni visiting Syracuse for the Coming Back Together event, which brought African-American and Latino alumni back to campus to celebrate their accomplishments. Don Vassel, a 1989 alumnus, said the panel made him reflect on his own experience as a father. “It will be interesting, having three children myself, if their stories are relatable to my experience,” Vassel said. Thomas said he wants to shed light on those who are doing good things, compared to those who do wrong and get a majority of the media coverage. “Young people are getting bombarded with negativity from every angle,” he said. All former players agreed that role models need to be supportive, but they also need to show their kids right from wrong. The word that was uttered more than any other during the talk was “respect.” Moten told the audience that growing up his grandmother always emphasized the trait. Thomas said in the panel that troubled youth lack a respect of authority, but society lacks the same respect for them. “Kids don’t respect adults because they feel that respect is a two-way street,” Thomas said. Terry Sue Sweatt, a 1992 alumnus and a former classmate of Coleman and Owens, said the panel allowed her to see the players in another light. “It was absolutely amazing … to see the growth in these individuals and the maturity, and the men they have grown to be, is just truly a blessing,” Sweatt said. Thomas closed the talk by emphasizing involvement of the people. He said it’s as easy as talking to kids or lending a hand. Said Thomas: “Just be honest and transparent, you know there are no perfect fathers, no perfect role models. You can learn from anything.” mjriccar@syr.edu
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How sweet it is Sweet Basil opens on Marshall Street, offers enjoyable Thai, Vietnamese dishes
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t was an eerily familiar setting. There was a bar with circular seating, a dining area reminiscent of a ‘60s diner and the iconic front window that lets all of Marshall Street catch a fleeting glimpse of Syracuse history. A new restaurant, Sweet Basil, resurrected the old building where Cosmo’s Pizza & Grill, sadly, served its last meal. But while the bones may be the same, the soul of the restaurant is very different. I was pretty much the only customer in Sweet Basil when I went for lunch this week. Even though it was early for lunch, I wouldn’t blame people for walking right past this place. I did. Other than the Sweet Basil sign sitting where the old Cosmo’s sign used to be, there isn’t much to help distinguish this place from the other stores on Marshall Street. Inside, everything was exactly as it had been previously, except that the color scheme was toned way down with black and dark red just about everywhere. The nightclub feel was enhanced with the music, which was either a Vietnamese or Thai melodic tune. Other than some bamboo curtains on the back wall, there wasn’t much else to give Sweet Basil its own identity. I had scaled back my expectations before even walking in. Sweet Basil just opened up on Marshall Street in the beginning of September, after moving locations from Mattydale. Over the past four years, it had acquired a strong and loyal following, serving tasty Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. With this move, SU students now have an authentic Southeast Asian restaurant at their doorstep. But for this next week, it is still somewhat of a soft opening. The new staff is being trained, the decor adjusted and most significantly, the menu is abbreviated. There were only 11 items on the menu, including three drinks: Vietnamese coffee, hot tea and soft drinks. Items that made the menu were standard Thai and Vietnamese fare: fresh basil spring rolls, barbequed meat satay, a Vietnamese sandwich called banh mi, pho and three differ-
Sweet Basil’s abbreviated menu includes Thai and Vietnamese food, such as pho, a traditional noodle-based soup. Sweet Basil opened its doors on Marshall Street in September, replacing Cosmos Pizza & Grill. jackie barr staff photographer
ent curries. With limited options, I opted for the banh mi, pho and gaeng-keow-wan. A bahn mi sandwich is a beautiful marriage of French and Vietnamese. French bread and homemade mayonnaise are paired with pickled carrots, daikon radishes and long strands of cilantro. Cucumbers alleviate the saltiness brought on by the main attraction of the dish: pork. Sweet Basil put pan-roasted pork, Vietnamese sausage and grilled pork together in perfect harmony. The sandwich was perfect and a good introduction for the rest of the meal. The pho, a rice noodle-based soup with meat and herbs, was also pleasant. Sweet Basil makes its broth from beef bones, flank steak, charred
onions, ginger and spices. The broth had a flavorful punch, similar to a good ramen broth. As for the meat, the soup had brisket and meatballs, which were covered by the garnish of Thai basil, bean sprouts and onions. The dish came together nicely and was very substantial. The final dish was a delicious green curry. Coconut milk and green curry paste made up the sauce, with carrots, tofu and beef rounding out my entrée. Served steaming hot over rice, there wasn’t much wrong with this dish. My only criticism is that the rice and curry could have been served separately. I like to mix curry and rice together by myself, just to control the proportions of each. I also think
separating them would have made more room in the curry for vegetables. But spot-on flavors and taste made up for these small blemishes. The entire experience, which was already enjoyable, was brought home with friendly and accommodating service. The wait staff struck up casual conversations, and always seemed to have a smile on their faces. What makes Sweet Basil exciting is that so far, I’ve only had a cursory glimpse of it. A menu with a handful of selections wasn’t too exciting, but every dish was perfect. It’s too early to tell, but Sweet Basil could be a hit. And given the previous tenant’s track record, I have a feeling it may be around for a while. rythakor@syr.edu
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film festival brothel. Although a fictional piece, the film is inspired by a true story and the sex-trafficking epidemic in India. Kukunoor attended the screening of his film and answered questions from the audience in the theater. “There should be more films like these,” said Quameiha Raymond-Ducheine, a junior television, radio and film major. “I want to challenge people to support films like these. I do believe film can bring about change.” In addition to directing the film, Kukunoor played the villain, Chinna. He said he has received strong negative responses from audience members at other screenings once they make this realization. “Until I heard these women’s stories, I always believed human beings were good,” Kukunoor said as he explained how he created the villain of the movie. “At some level — this was more from a filmmaker’s point of view — it’s no fun to write a black and white character.” During the question and answer period, an audience member asked Kukunoor what else he does to support the social issues brought up in his films. “The best service I can do is tell the story,” Kukunoor said. “I don’t have the courage in me to do what the social workers do. They’re
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women’s soccer
Cincinnati’s 3 unanswered goals propel Bearcats past SU By Liam Sullivan staff writer
A little more than three minutes after halftime, Megan Cravenor scored a penalty kick for Cincinnati. And the Bearcats never looked back. Cincinnati (6-2-2) defeated Syracuse (3-4-3, 0-1 Atlantic syracuse 1 Coast), 3-1, on Sunday cincinnati 3 afternoon at Gettler Stadium in Cincinnati. After a scoreless first half, the Orange allowed three unanswered goals in the second half before Stephanie Skilton notched her sixth goal of the season. “We felt quite comfortable going into the second half,” SU head coach Phil Wheddon said. “Then we just fell apart a little bit.” Fifteen minutes after Cravenor’s goal, Cincinnati scored twice in quick succession. In the 64th minute, Danielle Rotheram collected the ball and scored off a rebound from Taylor Jackson’s blocked header. In the 66th minute, Vanessa Gilles headed in Cincinnati’s third goal of the game on an assist from Jae Atkinson. Wheddon said his team had problems marking Cincinnati’s attackers on corner kicks. Syracuse was only able to get off one shot in the first half and five total shots for the entire game. “We have to do a little bit of soul searching,” said Wheddon. “It wasn’t a case of not finishing today, it was a case of not creating
enough opportunities.” SU’s lone goal came from Skilton, when she collected a rebound off of Maddie Damm’s missed shot from about 30 yards out. The ball ricocheted off the crossbar, Skilton sprinted past several Cincinnati defenders to get the ball and score, Wheddon said. Skilton leads the team in goals with six. Her goal Sunday gives her 15 in her career and moves her into a tie for seventh place in the school’s all-time rankings.
We have to do a little bit of soul searching. It wasn’t a case of not finishing today, it was a case of not creating enough opportunities. Phil Wheddon su head coach
Syracuse will end a span of seven straight road games when it returns to ACC play Thursday night against Miami in Coral Gables, Florida , at 7 p.m. “The reason why we’ve spent so much time on the road is so our players can get used to playing in hostile environments,” said Wheddon. “Obviously though, to play at home in front of our fans is something to look forward to.” lpsull01@syr.edu
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Syracuse improves to 6-1 with 1-0 shutout of Clemson By Josh Hyber staff writer
Another game, another shutout for Syracuse. On Saturday night at Riggs Field in Clemson, South Carolina, the No. 23 Orange (6-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) put on a defensive exhibition, recording its sixth shutout of the season en route to a 1-0 vicsyracuse 1 tory over the Tigers clemson 0 (3-4, 1-2 ACC). “A very gutsy performance today,” Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre said. “I thought we really limited Clemson’s opportunities … Overall, a great result in a difficult environment and to get vital ACC points on the road is a fantastic achievement.” McIntyre said with hot field conditions in South Carolina, the team needed to “dig deep” and used the energy of reserves Alex Halis, Noah Rhynhart, Chris Makowski, Louis Cross and Stefanos Stamoulacatos. The coach also said defenders Skylar Thomas, Tyler Hilliard and Jordan Murrell “put their bodies on the line.” Fifteen minutes into the match, Syracuse forward Emil Ekblom scored his team-leading
fourth goal of the season to give the Orange a 1-0 lead. Left back Jordan Murrell sent a cross into the box from just a step inside the midfield line, which Ekblom controlled with his shoulder. While being grabbed by Tigers defender Phanuel Kavita, Ekblom swung his right foot at the ball and kicked it into the goal on a bounce. “Getting that early goal gave us something to hang on to,” McIntyre said. SU goalkeeper Alex Bono recorded six saves in the match. The junior’s first came on a sprawling save 10 minutes into the match and two came in the last five minutes of regulation. Syracuse entered the match tied with six other schools for the national lead in fewest goals allowed this season. The Orange ranks second nationally in goals-against average (0.17), team save percentage (.950) and leads the country in shutout percentage (.830). With Saturday’s result, SU most likely will jump to first in several of those categories. Said McIntyre: “It took a tremendous amount of character and guts and to grind out the result tonight was fantastic.” jmhyber@syr.edu
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PRINCE-TYSON GULLEY ran for 138 yards against Maryland. His performance provided a brief respite from an otherwise listless offensive day. spencer bodian staff photographer from page 20
secondary pass tipped his outstretched hands. On UMD’s next drive, nose tackle Eric Crume, running out toward the left flat, let a pass straight to him fall through his hands and incomplete. Said linebacker Cameron Lynch: “I just tell them they owe me one. They owe the team one and I think they’ll get them.”
Gulley, Hunt stand out in Syracuse offense If there were any offensive bright spots in Syracuse’s 34-20 loss to Maryland on Saturday afternoon, they were the legs of Terrel Hunt and Prince-Tyson Gulley. The Orange offense collected 589 yards of total offense — which were nullified by poor red-zone execution and a host of penalties — and Hunt and Gulley combined for 294 yards on the ground. The pair mostly ran out of the zone-read offense, with Hunt either faking to Gulley and running in the other direction or feeding to Gulley if there was room in front. During training camp, offensive coordinator George McDonald said that Syracuse was a run-first team and he reiterated that after the loss. But Hunt’s ejection against Villanova rendered the running game ineffective and SU’s steamrolling of Central Michigan disguised any definitive offensive scheme. That leaves the two-touchdown loss to the Terrapins as the Orange’s offensive barometer, and it hinted to what SU could lean on when it faces No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday. “I was just playing the game. Sometimes I would read something and if it wasn’t open, I’ll hitch out,” Hunt said. “I knew they were blitzing from a certain side so they were weak on that side so I just took off and tried to make something happen.” In Syracuse’s 40-3 win over the Chippewas, Hunt was successful with his arm and legs and
the running game was highlighted by freshman Ervin Philips and senior Adonis Ameen-Moore. But Gulley took a bulk of the carries and Hunt ran almost as often as he threw against the Terrapins, with the quarterback finishing the game with 23 rushes for 156 yards and two rushing touchdowns. “It’s part of being a quarterback. If you can run, why not run,” Hunt said. “If I can help my team out in any way, try to help us win, if I rush for 30, pass for 400, either way, a win is a win. I don’t care.” With 14 carries, Gulley was the only other SU player to rush more than 10 times. AmeenMoore ran nine times for 68 yards. Gulley ran for 138 yards and 9.9 yards per carry with a 39-yard-long run mixed in. Senior offensive tackle Sean Hickey said that Gulley is easy to block for because he hits holes quickly. It’s his fast first step and small-space explosiveness that led to a 19-yard rush on Syracuse’s first scoring drive, and the 39-yard run that helped move Syracuse into the red zone before the half. “We thought we paved the holes pretty well and he just goes right through it,” Hickey said. “When you give backs like that that space, they make those plays.” Syracuse didn’t give up any sacks, committed no turnovers and had fewer penalties against Villanova and Central Michigan. Each issue surfaced when the competition got tougher on Saturday. McDonald said that Syracuse won’t always be the most athletic team on the field. And with the Maryland game as a more realistic sample size — Syracuse ran 51 times and threw 28 — the offense, successful or not, is reliant on the ground, especially with games against Notre Dame, Louisville and Florida State in the next three weeks. Said McDonald: “At the end of the day we’re always going to be a running team.” pmdabbra@syr.edu | @PhilDAbb jcdoug01@syr.edu | @dougherty_jesse
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postgame playbook
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the big three Three times you should’ve known it wasn’t Syracuse’s day:
to the house A six-play, 72-yard Syracuse drive ended with Maryland’s William Likely celebrating an interception return for a touchdown. Terrel Hunt threw when Adrian Flemming cut to the inside with less than four minutes left in the second quarter and an 11-point gap turned into an 18-point Maryland lead that SU never seriously threatened.
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block party SU was losing by four but winning the field-position battle until Riley Dixon’s punt was blocked, then recovered by UMD at the SU 28. Running back Jacquille Veii capped the momentum swing with a 4-yard touchdown run that ultimately brought the score to 24-13 with 6:13 left in the second quarter.
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salt in the wound With time expiring in the first half, Ryan Norton lined up for a 25-yard field goal that would’ve cut UMD’s lead to 15. But he missed it wide left and Syracuse went into the locker room with about as little momentum as possible. Earlier in the game, freshman walk-on Cole Murphy made a 49-yard field goal but Scott Shafer elected to go with his starter before the half.
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Phil D’Abbraccio is an assistant sports editor at The Daily Orange where his column appears occasionally. He can be reached at pmdabbra@syr.edu or on Twitter at @PhilDAbb.
Offensively, we got off to the fast start we wanted to. I wish we could have finished more. Defensively, we might have given up some yards, but we didn’t give up the points and that’s the No. 1 thing.
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a chance to cut into the Terrapins’ lead before halftime, make it a game again and head into the locker room with confidence. “We had some opportunities and crossed them up and everybody’s cheering, including Coach Shafe,” Shafer said, “and then all of a sudden that flag comes out.” An illegal shift by Gulley backed SU up 5 yards. A scramble into the end zone by Hunt was called back because of holding on offensive tackle Ivan Foy. All of a sudden Syracuse was out of the red zone and into the “fringe” — between the 20- and 30-yard lines. “It seemed like every time we were getting there, something bad was happening,” left tackle Sean Hickey said. And for good measure, a holding call on Nick Robinson pushed the Orange back to the 29. Syracuse made the seemingly safe call to try a 25-yard field goal with five seconds left in the half, but it sailed wide off Ryan Norton’s foot and the boos that followed the decision also shadowed the Orange into the tunnel. “I think every drive has an opportunity to be a game changer,” Shafer said. “But coming up short and having some holding penalties, they really knocked us back and put us in a tough situation.” The beauty of a well-conditioned offense running at a faster pace is supposed to be the worn-down defense it lines up against at the end of the drive. In theory, touchdowns should come easier for Syracuse when the defense is huffing and puffing at the tail end of the drive. But through three games, it certainly hasn’t looked that way.
We had fight and I thought the kids continued to play hard. But we didn’t play smart and we did not take care of the almighty football, and when you don’t do that, you lose games. Scott Shafer su head coach
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field hockey
Syracuse falls to Eagles in OT on penalty-corner goal
Boston College celebrates its game-winning goal in OT against Syracuse on Saturday. The penalty-corner tally kept SU winless in the ACC. jessica sheldon staff photographer By Connor Grossman staff writer
Romée Stiekema was at the center of a massive dogpile as her teammates poured onto the field to celebrate her game-winning goal, the first goal of her Boston College career. She was elated after the game discussing what had just transpired, but the same could not be said for boston college 3 Ange Bradley. syracuse 2 The Syracuse head coach was very short when reflecting on what specifically went wrong on defense. “Well, they scored a goal,” Bradley deadpanned. A seesaw affair between No. 4 Syracuse and No. 11 Boston College was decided on penalty corners, which the Eagles converted on twice to register a 3-2 upset victory in overtime on Saturday at J.S. Coyne Stadium. The perimeter of the Syracuse (6-2, 0-2 Atlantic Coast) circle was heavily infiltrated by nearly all seven BC (6-1, 1-0) players on the field in overtime. BC junior midfielder Stiekema received the inbound pass and dished it off to senior midfielder Katlyn Soulcy, who sent it right back to Stiekema and she fired a shot past SU junior goalie Jess Jecko. “We draw a lot of penalty corners as a team,” Stiekema said. “So I think it was sort of an appropriate ending to have that happen.” Bradley said her team didn’t get enough pressure on the ball on the final play of the game, which can be a tough undertaking in overtime with only six players aside from the goalie on the field. In the opening five minutes of play, the Orange jumped out to a 1-0 lead. The Eagles responded less than three minutes later on a corner by senior midfielder Emma Plasteras. She inbounded the ball to Soulcy, who set the ball for sophomore midfielder Emily McCoy. McCoy fired a shot through a swarm of Orange jerseys to the top shelf of the goal after partially deflecting it off an SU stick. Junior forward Emma Russell agreed that the handicapped defense was a half-second too late in overtime, but praised the Orange’s counterattack during both regulation periods. “In normal time our defense ran well,” Russell said. “We were very unlucky on the
shot that hit our flyer’s stick and went in. It’s something that happens during the course of a season and we can’t change it.” The word of choice after the game for Russell was “frantic,” and she cited a lack of composure on both sides of the ball as a significant contribution to the first home loss of the season. The Syracuse defense held strong for nearly all 70 minutes of regulation, only allowing seven shots on target. Defending corners were the only volatile times for SU’s defense. The composure issue was rebuffed by Bradley, who commented on the faster pace of play against ACC opponents. She said plays need to be read quicker in order to halt scoring opportunities and that that comes with maturity.
We were very unlucky on the shot that hit our flyer’s stick and went in. It’s something that happens during the course of a season and we can’t change it. Emma Russell su forward
“There’s 10 people new doing something for the first time,” senior midfielder Jordan Paige said. “I think they’re starting to get it but as a group, there’s a lot of room to grow.” SU has allowed an average of 1.13 goals per game, a stellar mark in comparison to most of the conference. Defense as a whole hasn’t necessarily been the weakest point for Syracuse, but BC’s execution in a handful of plays was enough to amount to an overtime loss. The difference in those few plays may have been a lack of a guiding voice to better strategize defensive coverage on corners. It was something Russell picked up on, accompanied by a vow that improvement was coming. “In times today when things got frantic, we needed a voice that sometimes we didn’t have,” Russell said. “We’ll regroup together as a team.” cgrossma@syr.edu
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SU defense misses 3 INTs in loss By Phil D’Abbraccio and Jesse Dougherty the daily orange
TERREL HUNT lunges for the goal line in Syracuse’s 34-20 loss to Maryland on Saturday. Hunt had a rushing touchdown called back, which was just a microcosm of the Orange’s struggles to convert in the red zone despite a multitude of chances. spencer bodian staff photographer
Offensive miscues hurt SU’s red-zone efficiency in 1st loss
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yracuse’s offense couldn’t seem to get out of its own way against Maryland. Poor execution and even poorer discipline highlighted the Orange’s failures to finish its otherwise smooth drives. When asked why SU stalled out in the red zone so often, head coach Scott Shafer kept it simple. “Because we didn’t finish getting the ball over the goal line,” was Shafer’s response. The solution is a little more complicated than that, but regardless, Syracuse’s inability to capitalize in the red zone was its biggest flaw in its 34-20 loss to Maryland (3-1) on Saturday. The last time the Orange (2-1) played in the Carrier Dome, it was able to escape with a win over Villanova
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despite repeatedly swinging at the end zone and missing. SU’s 589 yards were impressive on Saturday. Terrel Hunt rushed for 156 of them and fifth-year running back Prince-Tyson Gulley gashed the Terrapins for 138 yards on the ground. It was only a weak offensive showing in the place it matters most — the scoreboard. If Syracuse’s up-tempo offense is going to help develop the Orange into a serious contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference, only cashing in on four red-zone trips for a mere 10
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3.95 points through the first 58 minutes of the game is not going to cut it. “We just couldn’t do it,” Gulley said. “It’s very frustrating because you do get down there but you don’t punch it in, so it’s like you got down there for nothing.” Just once did Syracuse capitalize in the red zone with the game in doubt, when Hunt plunged into the end zone from 8 yards out on the first play of the second quarter. Hunt took a carry into end the zone again, but with 48 seconds left on
the clock. Too many missed chances in between had put Syracuse in a two-touchdown deficit and directed the Orange to its first loss of 2014. Gulley chalked up SU’s failures to execution, but poor discipline did its part as well. Take SU’s final drive of the first half. Trailing 31-13, a 39-yard dash by Gulley and a 25-yard completion moved Syracuse inside UMD’s 10-yard line. To partially make up for its early defensive errors, SU was presented
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The Syracuse secondary yielded two lengthy, game-changing plays — and couldn’t create any of its own. Potential momentum-changers presented themselves in the form of three errant passes, but the Orange couldn’t haul in any of them in its 34-20 loss to Maryland in the Carrier Dome on Saturday. SU held the Terrapins’ receivers to two receptions longer than 30 yards, but they were pivotal. “I never felt like we gave ourselves a push in momentum throughout the course of the game to get on track,” head coach Scott Shafer said. The Terrapins’ first score of the day came on a well-placed 25-yard pass to the back of the end zone by quarterback C.J. Brown to receiver Marcus Leak, who beat SU cornerback Julian Whigham on a straight go route. UMD’s second touchdown came on a bubble screen from its own 10-yard line. A hole formed for Brandon Ross to shoot past four SU defenders and he took it 90 yards to the house. “I saw it developing,” safety Darius Kelly said. “The receivers did some blocking downfield, a good job of chopping us down and they got a play on us.” With Maryland ahead 14-13 early in the second quarter, Brown aired out a pass down the left sideline for Leak, who ran another go route with SU cornerback Brandon Reddish blanketing him. Reddish had his hands on the ball first, but Leak took a step infield before the pass came down and ripped it from Reddish’s grasp as the two tumbled to the turf at SU’s 17-yard line, a 46-yard pickup. The SU senior threw his hands around in frustration as Leak popped up pounding his chest. “It kind of haunts you for the rest of the game until the next time you get an opportunity,” Kelly said. “It makes us hungry to get the next one.” Kelly himself missed out on a pick, running downfield with his back to the line of scrimmage and an overthrown see secondary page 17