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With vivid colors and patterns, Andrea Buckvold’s “Color Stories” exhibit displays painted quilt designs in the Petit Branch Library Page 3
Alaina Rice nearly left SU after the 2022-23 season. Now, she’s averaging the most points per game of her career. Page 3
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‘Not a monolith’
The MLK Art Gallery will feature pieces from seven local Black artists in the JMA Dome By Savannah Stewart asst. culture editor
When Melquea Smith began illustrating for children’s picture books, she realized the severe lack of Black representation in their stories. She understood that authors weren’t including Black representation to the extent she was, and wondered whether her career could become sustainable. “One thing I want to convey through my work is showcasing Black girls and Black women,” Smith said. “As I’m exploring my Black identity, I’m able to put that out in the way I see the world too.” On Jan. 21, Smith’s art will be on display in the MLK Art Gallery, an interactive addition to the 39th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Club 44 of the JMA Wireless Dome. Centered on the event’s theme of “The Reach of the Dream,” the exhibition will showcase the multi-media talents of seven local Black artists. Rochele Royster, featured artist and College of Visual and Performing Arts professor, said it’s nice to be in an exhibit with other Black artists who create amazing art in their daily lives. It means a lot to be part of an SU-hosted event that is celebrating King and Black leaders in the community. Royster was raised by parents who both worked at schools in the Washington, D.C., area. Due to their involvement in the education system, she lived a childhood surrounded by art created by their school’s art teachers. As Royster began experimenting with various artistic mediums, she drew inspiration from her mother and father’s activism in a teacher’s union. She was also motivated by her great-grandmother, an avid quilter and native of North Carolina. One of Rochele Royster’s pieces is “Fractured Expectations,” pictured above. For Royster, the latest exhibit is an opportunity to celebrate Black artists and leaders in the Syracuse community. courtesy of rochele royster
“Seeing her get little scraps of things from clothes, collect these found objects and create these beautiful quilts really inspired my artistic practice,” Royster said. “Art should be not only something that is culturally relevant but something that is also practical.” Royster said she often employs a gaze motif – direct eye contact with the art’s figure and clusters of patterns to draw the viewer into the piece. Much of her art surrounds her family history and self expression through creation. Her piece “Fractured Expectations” highlights this connection to her Black heritage. “I like looking at how resilient we are as a people despite the atrocities and despite the clutter and chaos of the world around us that we can still persevere,” Royster said. “We wouldn’t know joy if it wasn’t pain. We couldn’t be calm if there wasn’t disruption but persevering through that is important.” Beautiful and graphic, ornate and organic, the idea of making something out of nothing resonates with her, Royster said. Similarly, Smith said art has always been something she knew was a part of her life and something she would always have a connection with. Smith grew up in the Syracuse area and easily adapted to SU’s community. In high school, she became involved with the university through various routes, including the Science and Technology Entry Program, a music and sound prep production class with Professor Cedric T. Bolton and a science bowl in 2009. Illustrating ultimately became Smith’s passion. Everything she creates is a chance to “put her own spin” on the work. She appreciates the chance to draw Black see artists page 9
USen cmte. declines to revoke Giuliani degree By Roxanne Boychuk asst. copy editor
The University Senate’s Honorary Degree Committee decided to not move forward with rescinding Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree after an April 2023 vote. Last year’s committee asked the “petitioner” to provide additional information to determine if the resolution met the qualifications for rescission, according to a statement written to The Daily Orange by Michel Benaroch, this year’s chair of the committee. “The committee didn’t receive the information requested by mid-April, at which time it informed the SU Senate that the committee couldn’t support the petition moving forward because a majority of its members felt that the information available to them does not meet the standard for rescinding,” Benaroch wrote in a statement to the Daily Orange.
We need to be aspirational about what Syracuse is and what it stands for and where it’s going, David Bruen former sa president
The resolution to revoke Giuliani’s honorary degree passed with 76% of the University Senate voting in favor, 11% opposing and 13% abstaining in April 2022. When the resolution was passed to the senate’s honorary degree committee, three out of the five members voted against moving forward with revoking Giuliani’s degree, said Syracuse University alumnus Maximus Short, a member of the committee at the time of the vote. Giuliani received his honorary degree from the university’s College of Law in 1989. Former Student Association President David Bruen, former SA Vice President Darnelle Stinfort and former Graduate Student Organization President Yousr Dhaouadi introduced the resolution when they were then in their respective positions. Bruen said he presented the idea of revoking the honorary degree in response to Giuliani’s involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Riot. In the 2020 election, Giuliani sought to overturn election results in battleground states by pushing legal challenges to the election results and claiming election fraud. Giuliani’s law license was suspended in New York state in 2021 following the riot. Short believes the committee did not want to take action in case a later decision came to reverse the suspension, damaging the university’s reputation. In December 2023, a federal judge ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million to see degree page 6
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on campus
Students confused over decreased Google Drive storage By Faith Bolduc
asst. digital editor
On Jan. 17, Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students were informed through an email by SU’s Information Technology Services about new storage quotas for the university’s Google Workspace. Students are now limited to 10GB of storage per user and no longer have the ability to create shared drives. The reduction for students took effect on Jan. 3 — 13 days before classes began for the spring semester. “Users over the quota are presented with a warning and are able to view, export and remove files to bring their My Drive storage consumption under the quota. Users who exceed the storage quota are not able to create, upload or modify files within their My Drive,” the email said. Previously, SU students and staff had access to unlimited storage in the Google Workspace, but are now limited to 10GB. Faculty and instructors’ storage has been reduced to 60GB, according to the email. The Daily Orange asked Syracuse University students for their opinion about the new storage quotas. Overall, SU students from a variety of majors expressed frustration and confusion with the new storage quota. Many said they think the quota will reduce the effectiveness of collaboration with peers and change the way students are able to conduct their academic work, specifically in majors that require large files for their work. Will Delgado, a sophomore studying business management and television, radio and film, said he mainly uses his university Google Drive to export clips and final versions of his academic work, such as final film projects. The new storage quota may force him to buy more storage himself, “a large burden” considering current SU fees students already face, he said. “For students like me who are working in some sort of visual art, which is very common across all schools regardless of your major, 10 gigabytes of storage is not by any means suitable without having to further purchase storage on their personal drives or external hard drives that cost over a hundred dollars,” Delgado said.
Sophomore political science and magazine, news and digital journalism student Danielle Blyn said that although she has not been affected by the change yet, she anticipates her group project-based classes will be negatively impacted. “When we are working with video footage and writing, having the shared drive made everything a lot easier,” Blyn said. “I think it will affect the way students work because it will make sharing information a lot harder, especially for majors that are more visually focused with people having different parts to contribute.” The storage quota aims to address data proliferation to ensure there is “equitable access to storage for all,” according to ITS. The strategy also aims to “balance and efficiently manage” its digital resources to make academic services and education tools more efficient. “By adopting this measure, we encourage better data management and organization, fostering a more disciplined approach to digital storage. It’s not just about conserving space; it’s also crucial for maintaining a secure and reliable digital environment conducive to academic pursuits,” according to ITS Answers. Anna Macchia, a sophomore studying psychology, agreed the quota will make group collaboration projects much more difficult as students using the university’s Google Drive may run into conflicts with peers who have access to more storage. Gavin MacKinnon, a sophomore, said the amount of work he has as an architecture major for one semester could sum up to 50GB. Without the unlimited storage, he was forced to migrate the files to different places to save his progress. “We have a lot of group projects and the software that we use, probably like a lot of other majors, has big files,” he said. “It’s hard to share them, so we used the shared drive, but we can’t use them anymore. A single drawing we’d have would be, like, 2GB.” Unlike students, SU faculty and instructors will continue to have the ability to create and manage shared drives, according ITS Answers. These shared drives will not count against the individual user’s “My Drive” storage use. Although Steven Kearney Jr., a senior study-
ing sport management, uses a personal Google Drive account, he is concerned about the restriction that may be placed on professors. If they do not have sufficient access to storage, he said, it may change classroom dynamics. “If they’re doing it to the faculty as well, then that would affect part of my learning, right?” Kearney said. “It doesn’t seem like there’s a reason for this change.” According to ITS, when a user exceeds the set storage limit, they will no longer be able to upload new files or images to Google Drive or cre-
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ate new files in “collaborative content creation apps’’ like Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Until storage usage is reduced, nobody can edit or copy the affected files. Applied data science graduate student Yashaswini Kulkarni said she uses Google Colab — a program that allows users to write and use arbitrary python code — to store her work and information with classmates. “We use Google Colab for a lot of work, and for data science, per se, we write a lot of code and see google drive page 6
on campus
Students have mixed feelings over new South Campus meal plan By Griffin Uribe Brown asst. digital editor
Auxiliary Services announced expansions to food and dining selections in December designed for students living in South Campus apartments, including the introduction of the Daily Dining Plan and renovations of Goldstein Food Hall and the Inn Complete. The new meal plan will be available ahead of the housing and meal plan selection process for the 2024-25 school year. The plan includes $1,680 Dining Dollars per semester and was designed for South Campus students who do not want to cook every meal for themselves. The plan is equal to the cost of one meal a day at a university dining facility, according to the news release. Around half of the 2,400 students who live on South Campus have a meal plan, said Jennifer DeMarchi, communications director of the Office of the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Most of these students have one of two dining dollar-based plans, either the $1,200 Deluxe Dining Dollars Plan or the $500 Value Dining Dollars Plan, she said. The Goldstein Student Center, which is South Campus’ main dining facility, processes an average of 600 transactions daily, she added. “The most popular selections are the Dining Dollars plans, which provide flexibility for students to eat at Goldstein, the Inn Complete or any other retail food location on campus,” DeMarchi said. “Their popularity is also why Auxiliary Services is planning to introduce a new meal plan for second-year students on South Campus in fall 2024.” After living in Booth Hall last semester, sophomore Sam Chapnick currently lives on South Campus. Last semester, he had an Orange Unlimited Plan, which he changed to the Block 85 Plan for this semester on South Campus. He anticipates eating lunch or dinner at Goldstein in addition to cooking and is satisfied with the available options. “There’s honestly enough on South for me,” Chapnick said. “It’s super convenient, just with how everything is laid out.” Auxiliary Services and Campus Planning, Design, and Construction reopened the renovated dining area at Goldstein on Sept. 3. The
renovations were designed to feature similar options to many of SU’s on-campus dining halls, including the addition of a Starbucks and an Otto’s Juice Box. Auxiliary Services also added an option for meal swipes, allowing students with unlimited and block meal plans to swipe for three meals a day — once for breakfast, lunch and dinner — in addition to the option of using Dining Dollars or ‘Cuse Cash. Auxiliary Services also reopened The Inn Complete in September as a dining and event space on South Campus. Renovations included the installation of air conditioning and renovations to the building’s interior and exterior. A lunch buffet will be available during the week and the space can be booked for events, according to the news release. Despite the addition of the new dining spaces, DeMarchi said around half of South Campus residents don’t have a meal plan, and many opt to do their own grocery shopping and prepare their own meals. Nathan Ayotte, a sophomore musical theater major, had the Block 85 Plan, which he used for meals when he was at Syracuse Stage or on campus. He said he had almost 40 swipes left over at the end of the semester and has switched to the Value Dining Dollars Plan for this semester since he is usually eating and cooking food at his apartment. “I didn’t really know what to expect in terms of my eating habits when I was preparing to live on South so I thought the Block 85 (Plan) would be the best option,” Ayotte said. “But I find that I’m usually always eating breakfast and dinner in my South apartment using my own groceries, and if I can eat lunch at home I will.” Ayotte said that although the new plan makes sense for those who eat daily on campus, he would rather opt for the cheapest dining dollar option for his meal plan and put the money saved into groceries instead. Students living on South Campus can select any of SU’s meal plans, including the new plan starting next school year. The meal plan’s dining dollars work the same as other meal plans, and they can be used at dining halls, university convenience halls, Schine Student Center, Goldstein and The Inn Com-
Auxiliary Services at SU announced the new Daily Dining Plan designed for students living on South Campus. alexander zhiltsov staff photographer
plete, resetting at the start of each semester. Kerri Riley, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, lived on South Campus last semester. She did not have a meal plan and usually purchased groceries with friends who had a car, and made her own food at her apartment. “I think that food is definitely more accessible on main campus,” Riley said. Riley said she and her roommate usually skipped breakfast on most days they had class,
and made lunch and dinner at their apartment because they were too busy to ride the bus to Goldstein. The new renovations and meal plan are a “continuation” of Auxiliary Services’ efforts to ease the transition from North Campus to South Campus. Auxiliary Services plans to continue to evolve dining choices at Goldstein and Skytop Marketplace for the fall 2024 semester, according to the news release. gbrown19@syr.edu
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Baker’s dozen
The new bake house for Francesca’s Cucina is only 13.9 feet wide By Kelly Matlock culture editor
Photos by Malcom Taylor
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“When you’re baking for a restaurant it’s not just doing three or four things at once, it’s 10 or 12,” Leslie Lisk said. “I use every last inch of this place.”
In 2023, the owners of Francesca’s purchased the famously tiny es but was most recently a photography studio.
The foods she spends most of her time preparing are creme brulees, cheesecakes, butter cakes and focaccia bread (pictured above).
Lisk is used to the basement, so the bake house is a whole new adventure. Lisk said she has been using “Jenga” techniques to fit everything in her space.
Francesca’s often caters events in the Syracuse area. Lisk has to come in early to make baked goods for catered events as well as food for the restaurant.
During the day, passersby often pound on the windows and say hel basement),” Lisk said. “But now, people look at me all day.”
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stablishment and converted it into a bake house for their chef, Leslie Lisk. In the past, the building housed Michael’s Genuine Fresh Italian Products, a pasta house,
llo. “I never had people staring at me before (in the
Lisk has been the baking chef at Francesca’s for eight years, and before that worked at Joey’s – another restaurant in downtown Syracuse. Her schedule varies based on the demands of each specific night.
Lisk is adapting to her new environment in the bake house. Competing for space and equipment created inefficiency, and the small bake house, ironically, gives her more room, Lisk said.
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on campus
DPS to maintain ‘elevated presence’ on campus this semester By Julia Boehning asst. news editor
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety confirmed in a statement to The Daily Orange that it will continue to have an “elevated presence on campus as the new semester gets underway.” DPS initially decided to deploy additional personnel in the fall 2023 semester following an “uptick of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents” at universities across the country, the department wrote. Along with maintaining the increased security measures, DPS is also working on establishing a new satellite office near campus. DPS told The D.O. that while there have been no “credible threats of physical harm to the campus community,” it will continue to work with federal law enforcement to closely monitor campus activity.
Addressing on-campus protests
Following several student demonstrations on campus during the fall semester, DPS confirmed it plans to continue deploying personnel to these protests. “During student protests, there are Student Experience team members as well as DPS staff present to monitor and maintain a safe environment, including the safety of those engaging in peaceful protest,” DPS wrote.
DPS also told The D.O. that the university supports students’ right to protests as long as they adhere to university policy. The agency added that it wants to foster a “safe space to advocate for issues important to them while also respecting the rights of others.” “Students have the right to assemble in an orderly manner and engage in peaceful protest, demonstration, and picketing, which does not disrupt the functions of the University, threaten the health or safety of any person, or violate the Code of Student Conduct,” according to SU‘s Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Around 200 protesters staged a walk-out on Nov. 9 as part of a national protest supporting Palestinians. The group — which marched from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, stopped at Crouse-Hinds Hall and then ended at the National Veterans Resource Center — called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and accused the university of being “complicit in genocide.” Following the protest, Provost Gretchen Ritter and Senior Vice President Allen Groves sent a campus-wide email referencing the “reprehensible behavior” of one of the protest’s speakers, who they said called Jewish organizations “complicit in genocide.” Ritter and Groves said the comments were “based on their identity.” At the event, a speaker did criticize the university for allowing a series of Jewish organizations, such as Hillel and Athletes for Israel, to
host an event where they shipped medical and household supplies to Israel. At a “study-in” held in the Schine Student Center at the end of the fall semester, students wore signs supporting Palestine while sitting in the building’s main atrium. At least one of the signs had the word “intifada” on it, which directly translates to “shaking off” in English but in many cases means “uprising.” The Instagram account blackatcuse posted several videos from the interaction — alleging SU Vice President for the Student Engagement Rob Hradsky engaged in “physical intimidation” of the demonstrators. The account said Hradsky harassed the students without providing a university policy prohibiting the demonstration. The account criticized SU’s response to the students, which the account said included the deployment of armed DPS officers. The account then posted a petition, which gathered over 700 signatures, calling for an investigation into SU Associate Director of Facility Operations Rebecca Bruzdzinski and Hradsky. “Mr. Hradsky responded disproportionately to the alleged violation of the Code of Conduct by bringing armed DPS officers to tell students peacefully studying in, to take down a sign. This disproportionate response created an ‘intimidating, hostile’ environment,” the petition reads.
Collaborations
DPS plans to work with several groups within
the SU community to address safety concerns. In its statement to The D.O., DPS highlighted its collaboration with the Student of Color Advisory Committee, which it is consulting in order to increase DPS’s community engagement. DPS w ill also continue collaborating with federal law enforcement to continue monitoring potentia l threats on campus, stating that one of its detectives will serve as a liaison between SU and the FBI through the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. DPS also receives joint FBI and Department of Homeland Security intelligence bulletins, which DPS described as a strategy “to maintain situational awareness” among its personnel. DPS is also seeking applications from community members for its police academy: a fourweek-long program that teaches participants about “DPS programs, policies and procedures,” according to its website.
New satellite office
DPS wrote that it is in the process of establishing a new satellite office close to campus, which will be located on the corner of Marshall Street and South Crouse Avenue. “This location will allow DPS to increase visibility and engagement with our campus community in a high traffic area,” the department wrote. jmboehni@syr.edu
on campus
Falk College announces new assistant dean Megan Myers By Kendall Luther news editor
Megan Myers will begin serving as the new assistant dean of advancement at Syracuse University’s David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics in March, according to a Wednesday news release. Myers will work closely with SU’s Office of Advancement and External Affairs to lead the college’s advancement efforts. She previously worked as the director of development for Falk College’s advancement team. Myers will replace David Salanger, who is retiring in March after 18 years of working at Falk College. Salanger was involved in facilitating a donation from David B. Falk and Rhonda S. Falk that named the college in 2011. Salanger raised over $40 million in donations for Falk College and the university over his 20 years at SU, according to the release. “I look forward to continuing to build upon the excellent work my predecessor Dave Salanger has already initiated for the college by further developing relationships with alumni, parents and friends of Syracuse University that create new opportunities for students and faculty,” Myers said in the release. Myers also previously worked as a development associate in AEA, where she planned prospective donor development for the Forever from page 1
degree Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freedman, the two Georgia election workers he defamed. In 2021, Drexel University and Middlebury College both revoked honorary degrees previously awarded to Rudy Giuliani, citing his attempts to undermine the 2020 election results. Drexel Universit y released a statement following its decision, writing that Giuliani’s recent actions include “repeated unfounded claims of widespread election fraud,” and have “significantly contributed to undermining the public’s faith in our democratic institutions.” SU is one of five schools that have not revoked Giuliani’s honorary degree. St. John Fisher University, Loyola University Maryland, from page 3
google drive scripts there and without that, there would be a lot of issues,” Kulkarni said. Additionally, users cannot back up photos or videos to Google Photos or record new meetings in Google Meet. However, they can still sign into and gain access to their account, view and download their files, and send and receive emails. Khanh Newhill-Leahy, who studies graphic design, said a friend of theirs exceeded the new 10GB storage by over 800% and did not know where to put all of their work. They
Megan Myers will work closely with SU’s Office of Advancement and External Affairs to lead the college’s advancement efforts. Myers will replace David Salanger, who is retiring in March. daily orange file photo
Orange Campaign. She received a bachelor of arts in broadcast journalism and sociology from The Pennsylvania State University and, most recently, a master’s degree in public health from SU. Myers will work closely with Falk College Dean Jeremy Jordan, who began his tenure
in September 2023. Jordan said Myers has an “exceptional history” of success in alumni engagement with Falk College. “From new signature programs to targeted student support funds, Megan’s contributions have meaningfully advanced this college,” Jor-
dan said in the release. “I am confident that under her leadership we will continue to enrich the student experience.” Myers’ tenure is set to begin on March 1.
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The Citadel in South Carolina and Georgetown University have also not rescinded his degree. Bruen said the university was cooperative in the resolution and the senate was interested in the idea. He is “sympathetic” toward SU, as he believes the university is dealing with other issues at the moment. “Ultimately, there are people in these positions, they’re trying to do their best and are dealing with the most difficult problems literally going on right now,” Bruen said. Bruen believes the issue should be revisited to preserve SU’s reputation. He said he views the resolution as addressing a “democratic” issue that SU should stand for. “We need to be aspirational about what Syracuse is and what it stands for and where it’s going,” Bruen said. “I’m just very disappointed.” rmboychu@syr.edu @Roxanne_Boychuk
said it’s troublesome for students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications as it will “create more issues for students than it will help.” “I don’t understand why they decided to cut it down from unlimited,” they said. “The Adobe programs take up so much space and I know a lot of people use their Google Drives as one of their backups.” They said another other option for students would be to buy SSD drives with terabytes of storage, but those can usually exceed hundreds of dollars. Having unlimited storage for free was extremely helpful, they said.
Syracuse University is one of five colleges to not revoke an honoary degree from Rudy Giuliani. Other schools such as Georgetown have not rescinded his degree. daily orange file photo
If users are over the storage quotas, ITS recommends they delete or export their data from their university google accounts accounts. The recommended option to switch data to another Google account is Google Takeout, Google’s migration tool, according to ITS Answers. SU users also have access to a default of 500GB in storage through Microsoft OneDrive. Staff and faculty can request more storage from IT support, according to ITS Answers. “The tool is provided by Google and due to its intricacies is not supported by Syracuse University ITS,” the website said. “SU/ ESF students requiring group-based shared
drives, for course related activities, should request project space through their course instructor.” Freshman international relations student Marisa Pileggi said, because of her major, she is in a lot of reading-heavy classes, and without sufficient storage, she may be at a disadvantage. “I feel that students should be able to have an unlimited amount of the resources that we pay for to come to school here,” Pileggi said. “I think it’s definitely a useful resource and the way that I had no idea, I’m sure a lot of my friends had no idea.” flbolduc@syr.edu
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NOT WHAT IT SEAMS Syracuse local Andrea Buckvold creates unique quilt designs with acrylic paint on wood panels. The work allows her to unwind after a long day working as a teacher. By Sydney Brockington asst. digital editor
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hades of sapphire, auburn and copper blend to create a painted quilt pattern that takes center stage at Petit Branch Library. The Syracusebased, 20-piece exhibit contains painted quilt designs filled with sharp lines and intricate shapes. “(The artworks) have become a unique kind of temperature quilt — one that expresses myself, rather than the external realities around me,” artist Andrea Buckvold said. The library will be showcasing the exhibit, “Color Stories,” from Jan. 18 to 29. Her exhibit takes inspiration from the Barn Quilts of rural America, where designs are painted
on large boards and placed inside barns. Graduating with a master’s in Art Education Preparation from Syracuse University, Buckvold, originally from Minneapolis, now teaches at Dr. King Elementary School in Syracuse. “(My work is) a meditation where I let go of the rush of my day as a teacher, and focus on being present to ready myself for tomorrow,” she said, “and to bring myself a little bit of joy at the end of the evening.” To design the quilts, Buckvold uses acrylic paint on wood panels. She believes the bold colors draw viewers in and their enchanting patterns please the human eye. The quilts take on a different pattern than what is usually displayed in traditional art exhibits, Buckvold said. see color stories page 9
Artwork in Color Stories, Syracuse local Andrea Buckvold creates unique quilt designs with different colors and patterns. courtesy of andrea buckvold
slice of life
Valerie Goldstein takes organization ‘Skills Win!’ into local schools By Varsha Bhargava asst. copy editor
Valerie Goldstein spent her free time freshman year attending every single session of Professor William Coplin’s Community Problem Solving class, PST 416, despite not being enrolled in the class or receiving credit. Eventually, the following semester, she attended the class again — officially. “The class was unlike any other I had witnessed,” Goldstein said. “I was able to have an academic experience that not only helped me grow as a student but set me up for success in my future educational and professional endeavors.” Students in PST 416 work with the Skills Win! Program, an organization that ventures to local middle and high schools, helping kids learn overlooked skills for their future careers. Goldstein, a senior, was the chief operating officer for Skills Win! in the spring and fall of 2023.
“Skills are useful in both professional and educational settings, so they allow students to have flexibility in the path they take and will help them achieve success wherever they go,” Goldstein said. Because of her previous work with Coplin through Skills Win!, Goldstein worked as a research assistant while he wrote his book, “The Path to Equity: Inclusion in the Kingdom of Liberal Arts.” Goldstein’s experience inspired her to become an expert in the field one day like Coplin, and maybe even publish her own book on education policy. PST 416 students take on the roles of “Skill Coaches,” facilitating activities at various sites like the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central and the Police Athletic/ Activities League (PAL). As COO, Goldstein worked alongside the CEO and Skill Coaches to come up with lesson ideas, including topics like time management and data entry. see skills win! page 9
As COO, Goldstein ran Skills Win!, an organization that gives Syracuse University students professional experience while supporting local students and their communities. lars jendruschewitz asst. photo editor
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artists characters in different ways, showcasing Black girls with beads in their hair rather than the two puffs she usually sees in illustrations. “I do my best to showcase the intersectionalities of Black kids,” Smith said. “This is something I want to do for pretty much the rest of my life. So I have to be cognizant and deliberate about what I decide to illustrate and how.” Traditionally published picture books are a w ide-scale form of entertainment, Smith said. Even if her work is a drop in the water, she still sees it as a positive way from page 7
color stories Simcha Glassman is in charge of scheduling and coordinating exhibits at Petit Branch Library and has worked closely with Buckvold and several other central New York artists. “The art is very colorful and intricate which makes it catch your eye and makes it really unique and pleasing to look at,” Glassman said. “It makes me think of quilts, but it’s impressive that it’s painted.” Carol Johnson, the library’s branch manager, has seen many art exhibits travel through the halls of the library. She described Buckvold’s art as dynamic, distinctive and different from other displays. “I think that the exhibit is very colorful and evokes a very positive energy to the space,”
to showcase Black kids and other children of color. Professor David MacDonald, a ceramicist and former SU faculty member, is also an artist featured in the MLK Art Gallery. While a student at Hampton University, a historically Black university, his work explored the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing social circumstances of the period. His work is inspired throughout college and beyond by his African heritage. He explored his connection with his heritage through his experiences attending an HBCU. Royster also went to an HBCU, Virginia State University. Throughout her years there, she was taught by professors who learned from
people during the Harlem Renaissance. She learned how to use art as a therapeutic and healing act of expression. “Resilience is a big thing in my work,” Royster said. “Getting lost in the clutter and chaos but understanding that that is all part of life.” For MacDonald, art is more than just expression. It’s a vehicle for him to explore his heritage and amplify Black stories. This exhibit is an opportunity for him and the other artists included to share their journeys with the SU community. “I definitely love this notion of ‘we are not a monolith,’ and being able to showcase identities in all different fashions,” Smith said.
Johnson said. Along with quilt designs, Buckvold also creates pieces about the environment and completes creative multimedia investigations that include photographic multiples and films of climate change and environmental toxins. She said she engages in this artistic analysis with a sense of urgency, mirroring her feelings in which she believes climate change should be addressed. Buckvold brings a similarly critical approach to her process as an art and STEAM teacher as she tries to encourage her students to think out of the box with a creative mindset. When teaching, she focuses on answering critical questions and experimenting with new ideas with her students. She wants her students to constantly be challenged and questioned.
In addition to being a teacher, Buckvold has worked with a number of nonprofit art institutions, such as Tandem Press and Carbondale Community Arts. She believes working within the community is critical both as an artist and teacher. “Com mu n it y work is the most important work I do. It is integral to my reasons for being an artist,” she said. “ Without serving the community, my work feels useless.” Buckvold said she enjoys viewing her paintings in an installation; it allows her to look at all of the emotions and sentiments hidden behind the pieces. “For me, (the paintings) are also a respite from the trying times we are experiencing in today’s world,” Buckvold said.
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skills win! High schoolers participate in either a five or six-week interactive program to cultivate their skills such as typing and conversing one-on-one. At PAL, middle school students were incentivized to construct strong business pitches and maintain perfect attendance through prizes like basketball tickets and a raffle for a computer. While creating a nonprofit course was gratifying, connecting with local students is one of the most rewarding parts of the program, Goldstein said. “Being a first-gen student and seeing firsthand how much an education can change someone’s life made me feel like I could be the type of support for students that I wish I had when I was growing up,” said Valerye Hidalgo Garcia, who works alongside Goldstein as the program’s Publication and Website Manager. This spring, Goldstein passed the COO torch to Abigail Jones. Jones feels lucky to be given the opportunity, especially as it has shaped her college career and prepared her for the future. “The transition to becoming COO has been smooth,” Jones said. “There is no one who can replace Valerie, but it is an honor to step into a role that she performed so well.” So far, Skills Win! has made a lasting impact on both SU students and the Syracuse community. Jones said it’s a “two-way development experience,” where older students find opportunities to learn from younger ones. Since the program’s establishment in 2000 and throughout Goldstein’s career as COO, Skills Win! has created visible change. Syracuse high schoolers’ typing scores climb higher and higher while they use newfound skills like budgeting and public presentation. “I’m excited to continue to help out the program during my last semester here, and I hope it continues long after I graduate so it can keep helping to set students up for success,” Goldstein said. vbhargav@syr.edu
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Funk ‘n Waffles The War Lovers, Moose Knuckle and STREET TRASH are set to take center stage this weekend at Funk ‘n Waffles. Each of the bands incorporates different aspects of punk into their respective sets. While Moose Knuckle and STREET TRASH hail from New England, The War Lovers are based out of Syracuse. Tickets for this headbanging show are available online. WHEN: Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. PRICE: $13.07
The Song & Dance Ovtlier and September Mourning are performing at The Song & Dance this Friday. Ovtlier’s sound includes rock and metal beats mixed with powerful songwriting. September Mourning is known for its conceptual sounds based in the band’s overarching narrative following September, a human-grim reaper hybrid. Tickets for the unique show are available online. WHEN: Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. PRICE: $19.26
The 443 Gabe Stillman brings his blues talents to Syracuse this Friday. Stillman is known for his covers and well-acclaimed original songs. His album “Just Say The Word” hit the No. 11 spot on the Blues Billboard Chart in September 2021. Tickets for the show are available online. WHEN: Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. PRICE: $23.31 - $66.07
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Crystal Ship, a Doors tribute band, is set to perform this Saturday. Crystal Ship celebrates the iconic rock band’s greatest hits like “Riders on the Storm” and “Roadhouse Blues” through live tribute concerts. In their shows, they attempt to recreate the music, vibe and passion of a live Doors concert. Tickets are available online. WHEN: Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. ARTIST: $18.99
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local politics and community
Black Artist Collective helps showcase the intersections between activism, the arts SARHIA RAHIM
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arly in my childhood, I grew up engrossed in after-school activities that allowed me to explore my creativity. From my piano lessons to the free after-school program at the Community Folk Art Center, I never lacked art in my life. My mother taught me the importance of bringing the intersections of systemic disparities and the arts into local conversation, something I learned as I watched her help build the Black Artist Collective (BAC). Art and civic engagement have always intersected in my life, and I found that a community enriched by arts and culture has lasting impacts on its residents. The arts contribute more to communities than public displays for residents to admire. Art and policy intertwine past the artistic realm and can be an investment into a community's economic, social and educational vitality. The arts can take many forms and depict many themes, voices and faces, as well as bring awareness to issues. Building social cohesion within communities is important. It creates a sense of solidarity and can strengthen relationships between people. The function art plays is vital to social cohesion, not only because it stimulates participation in the arts, but also because it exposes individuals to a diverse set of ideas and experiences that challenge their worldview. Strong social cohesion also leads to strong social capital, with these being “two critical factors that determine the strength and resilience of a community.” The economic, social and educational benefits of the arts are evident in the vibrant cultural landscape of Syracuse. A 2018 study conducted by CNY Arts found that the present 45 arts and culture programs and organizations generated $48 million. This translated into 5,000 jobs and $100 million spent in the
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local economy of the greater Syracuse area. Syracuse has seen a growth in the arts since 2018, including the formation of new organizations such as the Black Artist Collective. Organizations like BAC emerged to create space for BIPOC artists and prioritize the arts in the local policy sector. While it can be easy to stay in our own bubble on campus, Syracuse’s public arts scene and organizations like the BAC can be impactful for both Syracuse University students and the university itself. These organizations serve as platforms for meaningful connections with the local community, fostering a sense of belonging beyond the university's boundaries. It also allows emerging student artists to build a local network as well as connect with more experienced artists.
BAC’s mission also includes art advocacy, with the goal of being a safe space for artists of color and dedicating themselves to amplifying the voices and work of Syracuse’s artists. BAC also organizes events, helps artists find grant opportunities and by providing workshops to help develop their work. The engagement with initiatives like the Black Artist Collective goes beyond the physical confines of the campus. It becomes a bridge, inviting students to explore the intricate narratives and diverse perspectives presented in artistic expressions. One example is the upcoming play titled "Finals" by BAC member Martikah Williams. This production not only showcases the talent within BAC but also delves into the complex
world of young Black women striving for success in higher education. Williams describes this play as a “story for anyone who’s ever felt like higher education is not for them, prioritizing mental health is not for them and having supportive loving relationships is not for them.” She said she hopes the audience leaves the show feeling seen and is reminded that we all share these same experiences. “Finals” is just one example of how BAC supports its members and community. An exhibition presented by BAC opened in July 2023, showcasing artwork by local artists to explore the destruction of the historic 15th Ward during urban renewal in the 1960s. The exhibition titled, “Paired Pieces,” is set to continue being displayed in different locations around Syracuse. Currently, it can be found in a Downtown storefront displayed on Salina Street. Brandan Meyer is one of the artists with work in the exhibit, and this work will also be displayed in the upcoming exhibition at the MLK Celebration dinner on Jan. 21. “I enter the space with the confidence that I’m not only surrounded by Black love, but people who know and are going through what it takes to be successful as a Black person within these spaces,” he said. By actively participating in and supporting these artistic initiatives, students can enrich their academic journey with a deeper understanding of societal issues, diverse cultures and varied perspectives. This involvement not only enhances their educational experience but also contributes to the local arts’ broader commitment to fostering a culturally rich and socially aware community. As the arts continue to thrive in Syracuse, the university stands to benefit by embracing and actively participating in these transformative cultural experiences. A symbiotic relationship between the university and these artistic endeavors holds the potential for a mutually enriching future. Sarhia Rahim is a junior Policy Studies Major. Her Column appears bi-weekly. She can be reached at slrahim@syr.edu.
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Comedy can be a means to poke fun, but it shouldn’t excuse blatant misogyny EMANE HAQUE
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killer award show opener can make A-listers crack a smile, reach non-cinephile spaces by going viral and even cement itself as an iconic pop culture moment on par with the esteemed films and actors of the season. Jo Koy’s monologue for the 81st Golden Globes was not one such opener. Koy’s 10-minute long spiel was a painful example of the ever-pervasive misogynistic humor that plagues both women’s personal lives and stand-up comedy. Instead of embracing the dual popularity of “Barbenheimer,” Koy chose to contrast the two by praising “Oppenheimer” with reverence even some critics didn’t dole out, before turning to say that “Barbie,” arguably the biggest blockbuster of 2023 and a total cultural phenomenon, was just “about a plastic doll with big boobies.” Comedy can and should be a means to poke fun, but at its core comedy also must serve to uplift, subvert norms and reveal the truth about what is being addressed. Misogynistic comedy goes against these very functions and rather demeans, playing into the patriarchal
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status quo and failing to reveal anything insightful. It solely illustrates the comedian’s contempt for women. Dealing with men’s poor attempts at humor is not new for women. “If he’s mean to you, it means he likes you,” is often prescribed as sage advice to young girls when first encountering male cruelty, typically in the form of teasing. This sort of dismissive guidance not only deters women from standing up for themselves but also conditions men to feel comfortable embracing misogynistic meanspiritedness. When masqueraded as jokes, freefor-all comments on women’s bodies, relationships and sex appeal aren’t off-limits. Anti-women jokes also have real-life consequences. A 2015 study out of the University of Central Florida, “The Effect of Misogynistic Humor on Millenials’ Perception of Women,” found that “people who preferred sexist humor to non-sexist humor were found to have higher measures of sexism, particularly hostile sexism,” and “for sexist men, the exposure to sexist humor can actually promote discrimination and prejudice against women due to the social norm that has been created.” Koy didn’t stop at the large breasts comment. He continued to say, “the key moment in Barbie is when she goes from perfect beauty to bad breath, cellulite and flat feet — what casting directors call character acting!”
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The audience had a less-than-enthusiastic reaction. From Greta Gerwig’s cringe to Robert DeNiro’s frown and Ryan Gosling’s dead-eyed stare, no one seemed impressed. Koy, embarrassed, blamed his lack of time to prepare and the writer’s room for the “Barbie” joke bombing. This insight did little to rectify the damage. Koy’s onstage attempt to pass the blame on others perfectly illustrates men’s lack of selfawareness. It was not a practice read-through of the Barbie jokes that made Koy pause, but real-time social repercussions. Luckily, the audience’s reactions and online backlash Koy received proves that times are changing. It’s not cancel culture or “wokeism” that’s caused his jokes to be poorly received, instead, Koy’s jokes backfiring on himself can be attributed to a genuine cultural shift in what audiences find funny, especially among younger generations. Society’s changes are also proven by the fact that Millennial college-aged students held less sexist beliefs than past generations, contrary to evidence previously observed which suggested equal rates of sexism among all generations. Researchers reasoned this may be “due to an increase in critical examination of media and a general recognition of injustice.” If generations after Millennials continue to remain cognizant of discrimination, Gen Z may also continue to reject chauvinism. Building on this, the argument that cancel culture is killing comedy has shown to be
without fact as “widespread criticism of a joke almost never leads to actual consequences.” For example, well-documented sexists have enjoyed continued success regardless of public outcry. Dave Chapelle was awarded a Grammy for best comedy album after receiving criticism for transphobic comments. While Koy went viral for the wrong reasons, his performance’s criticism warns other comedians to take sexist and other biased humor out of their routines. Recently, TikTok famous comedian Matt Rife was under fire for his jokes on domestic violence. In the opening joke, Rife talks about how his friends were confused about why a waitress with a black eye wouldn’t be working in the kitchen. “Yea, but I feel like if she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he responded, finishing the joke for his audience. A former Gen Z favorite, Rife rose to prominence due to his majority-female fanbase. In light of his joke, even long-time fans refused to stand by him, rebuffing the expectation that women will just smile and laugh at their own expense. Instead of telling women to endure demeaning humor, stop making misogynistic jokes and laughing along with comedians who do. Women deserve to be uplifted by the media, not made into a punchline. Emane Haque is a senior Magazine journalism major. Her Column appears bi-weekly. She can be reached at eohaque@syr.edu.
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women’s basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 15 Florida State allowed in an opening quarter this season. SU can’t afford to start that slow against a muchbetter FSU side. Syracuse also needs to get Georgia Woolley going on offense. Woolley is shooting 20.6% from 3 after a 29.8% clip from range last year on nearly five attempts per game. This year, Woolley is averaging less than four attempts per game, including four total over the last two games. If SU wants to be successful going forward, it needs Woolley to fire away from 3 to break out of her slump.
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Syracuse was well on its way to its first home loss of the season Sunday against Clemson. In a game where Syracuse fans expected Dyashia Fair to eclipse 3,000 points, the first half quickly turned into a nightmare. Needing 14 points to hit the mark, Fair struggled, scoring just two in the first half and missing eight of her first nine shots. Not only was Fair having trouble, Syracuse was trailing by as much as 19 in the third quarter. But the Orange clawed their way back. Fair hit a 3-pointer to end the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 11. Then in the middle of the fourth, Fair caught fire, leading a 14-0 run to give SU its first lead of the game. A back and forth final minute was capped off with Fair dishing the ball to Alyssa Latham for a go-ahead bucket with seven seconds left. One last stop gave Syracuse a 83-82 victory, its third straight in the Atlantic Coast Conference. After defeating Clemson, SU will face its biggest test of the season since defeating then-No. 13 Notre Dame — No. 15 Florida State. The Orange have gotten by pesky teams like Boston College and Clemson, but they don’t compare to the Seminoles, who are coming off an 89-81 victory over then-No.11 Virginia Tech. Here’s everything to know about No. 15 Florida State (14-4, 5-1 ACC) ahead of its matchup with Syracuse (14-2, 4-1 ACC):
All-time series
Florida State leads 6-5.
Last time they played
The Orange traveled to Tallahassee to face thenNo. 24 FSU on Feb. 16, 2023. Syracuse battled with Florida State but ultimately lost 78-65. SU fell behind early, trailing 24-17 after the first quarter. In the opening frame, the Seminoles from page 16
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Then Rice did what she’d do in any regular offseason. She got to work. Lynum often ran into SU assistant coach Khyreed Carter while traveling to different AAU events. The first time was in April 2023 at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Carter revealed Rice was putting in the work and felt she was “going to be very good for (Syracuse)” in the upcoming season. Carter repeated the same message when they crossed paths in Pittsburgh in July. The work Rice put in, not just this past offseason but her entire life, has culminated into her best statistical year. from page 15
half-court It’s a problem which has regularly reared its head in 20-plus point losses to Virginia, Duke and North Carolina. In its first Atlantic Coast Conference outing at John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 2, 2023, Syracuse looked fortunate to trail Virginia 37-24 at the break. Defensive lapses persisted — the likely culprit behind an increasing deficit — but the Orange never looked comfortable in their halfcourt offense. A plethora of isolation possessions from Mintz resulted in ineffective pump fakes and airballs. Careless passing around the perimeter translated into run outs for the Cavaliers. More of the same came at Duke on Jan. 2. Though the Orange stayed within five across the first few minutes after halftime, things quickly unraveled. A double-digit Blue Devils lead matefrom page 15
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the lack of depth in the frontcourt because of McLeod’s season-ending injury. The Orange can win this game inside, targeting Maliq Brown and Judah Mintz driving to the basket. The Hurricanes are very disciplined, allowing the fewest number of free throw attempts in the conference, but Syracuse has to get inside, especially if the perimeter shots aren’t falling. This game will be a good test for perimeter players like Justin Taylor and Chris Bell as the Miami guardheavy lineup will put pressure on the wings.
Stat to know: 40.7%
The key to this game lies in the Orange’s ability to guard the 3. The Hurricanes score 34.3% of its points per game from beyond the arc, at a 40.7% rate. Miami ranks second in the conference and fifth nationally in 3-point shooting. In a
Stat to know: 14.7
SU’s next opponent, No. 15 Florida State, turns the ball over 11.3 times per game, which ranks top seven in the country. joe zhao asst. photo editor
went 10-for-16 shooting. Syracuse kept the deficit at seven in the second quarter before cutting the lead down to three heading into the fourth. A 3-pointer from Fair —who finished with a team-high 19 points — with 4:28 left made it 67-65 FSU. Despite FSU’s lead dwindling to 3, Fair’s basket would be Syracuse’s last of the game. The Seminoles then cruised to victory after an 11-0 run.
The Seminoles report
Florida State enters its matchup with Syracuse on a three-game win streak and winning seven of its last eight. The Seminoles return three of their top four scorers from last season’s NCAA Tournament appearance, all of whom average double digits. FSU has a diverse scoring offense with four players averaging at least
13.3 points per game. As a team, the Seminoles have the second-best offense in the ACC (83.9 points per game). The Seminoles’ offense is efficient, shooting 43% from the field, which ranks 85th in the country according to HerHoopStats. FSU also knocks down 35.1% of their 3-pointers — 51st in the country. At the same time, Florida State rarely turns the ball over, averaging just 11.3 per game (seventh) while holding a turnover rate of 12.4% (second).
How Syracuse beats Florida State
A fast start against Florida State would go a long way toward a Syracuse victory. SU’s first quarter against Clemson was disastrous, falling behind 16-3 inside three minutes. The Tigers’ 29 firstquarter points were the most the Orange have
Florida State is one of the worst teams in the country in keeping teams off the offensive glass, letting up 14.7 offensive boards per game. While Syracuse hauls in 17.3 per game, the third-most in the country. Seven different times this season, the Orange have finished with at least 20 offensive boards, including 21 against Clemson. SU forwards Kyra Wood and Latham could be in for a big night crashing the offensive glass.
Player to watch: Ta’niya Latson, guard, No. 00
Last season, Ta’Niya Latson came in as one of the top-ranked incoming freshmen in the country. She started fast, leading the ACC in scoring with 21.1 points per game, including seven contests where she scored more than 30 points. Latson earned All-ACC First Team honors for her strong freshman campaign. Despite a slight dip in her numbers this season, Latson is still the driving force behind FSU’s success. Latson is third in the conference in scoring (20.2) but had a three-game stretch to start ACC play where she scored 30 points in each. She finished with a career-high 35 on Nov. 17 in a win over Florida. zakwolf784254@gmail.com @ZakWolf22
“It’s not just one season that got me to where I am today,” Rice said. “It’s been multiple seasons like I’ve always worked hard so to see it finally like showing the surface is something different.” The consensus response when asked what the difference has been this season is simple — Rice is having more fun. Watching from afar, Lynum sees a more freeflowing Rice who is making better decisions with the ball. Legette-Jack has noticed the same. The second-year SU head coach felt Rice never had fun because of the constant coaching changes she went through. Fun was a word Rice “needed to have to become anything else,” according to LegetteJack. And it’s shown. On Jan. 10, after practice during weekly media availability, Legette-Jack
said Rice had to do an extra sprint because of a missed free throw but she smiled the entire time. “You wouldn’t have found that in Alaina last year,” Legette-Jack said. “I knew there was something deeper inside of her. I wanted to see if I was right. And 100%. Right, she is having the best time of her life right now on the basketball court.” When trying to get Rice to return, LegetteJack explained it would be not only in her best interest but the team’s as well. Legette-Jack was right. This season, Rice has been a solid secondary scoring option outside of leading scorers Dyaisha Fair and Georgia Woolley. More shots have come Rice’s way, leading to performances like Nov. 25 against Iowa St. when she finished with a career-high 26 points, going 4-for-6 from 3 while playing all 40 minutes. Most
recently, Rice’s 16 points and three 3-pointers against Clemson helped spark a 19-point comeback win. After four seasons at three different schools, Rice finally has a concrete role. It took time but her patience paid off. All it took was a coach to believe in her — and a simple text confirmed that. “I never thought she’d be this type of player, but I think she has more in her tank. I love that she’s having fun and celebrating after hitting 3s,” Legette-Jack said. “Some people think that’s silly, but from where this young lady came from to where she is now, I’m just so grateful that she could be with me for another year and I can see her to emerge into the player and person she is right now.”
rialized, stemming from SU turnovers in the half-court. Bell left his feet deep in the paint with nowhere to go. Starling coughed up possession on a similar move penetrating the right wing. Quadir Copeland drove head down before spiraling out of control at the left elbow. “That’s something we’ve been working on especially from last year,” Justin Taylor said of SU’s spacing after its loss to Duke. “I think that’s a big change for us.” Whatever Autry drew up was blown up. A few select pick-and-rolls between Copeland and Maliq Brown snuck through. Not much else worked. Was the execution poor? Or was Duke an uber-talented defensive side? Either way, Syracuse was rendered helpless. When comparing SU’s marquee victories to its sizable defeats, a stark difference presents itself. Syracuse thrives in transition. It relishes visits to the free throw line. It’s a frustrating
combination for the opposition, yet one that can easily be picked apart. UNC was the latest side to expose the Orange’s limited offensive arsenal, with SU poaching seven steals to create just nine fast break points. But there’s been improvement as of late. In Syracuse’s bounce-back 69-58 win at Pittsburgh, its second victory over the Panthers this season, SU totaled 10 3s at a 58.8% mark. Signs of multidimensional scoring surfaced. There was success in the half-court. Mintz and others didn’t have to force straight-line drives into traffic. Handoffs, kickouts and cross-court feeds developed into a steady double-digit SU advantage for most of Tuesday’s matchup. “I thought we had some offensive poise today,” Autry said postgame. “We had good spacing. The ball moved. I mean, we had seven different guys make 3’s. That hasn’t happened all year.” So where does Syracuse go from here?
Its most recent victory at the Petersen Events Center showed effective half-court sets. But the Orange’s prior repetitions of stagnant offensive possessions — one that still has them devoid of a Quad 1 win as of Wednesday morning — should trigger doubt around this team’s scoring capabilities. With consecutive home showdowns against Miami, FSU and NC State to see out January, resume-building wins are up for grabs. But to do so, Syracuse must command the half-court as it did versus Pitt. Touches given to all five players while looking for the best option are crucial and SU needs to take controlled looks instead of hurried, off-balance jumpers. Otherwise, Syracuse looks like it could fall short of an NCAA Tournament berth for the third consecutive season.
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five-game stretch from Dec. 21 to Jan. 10, the Hurricanes scored at least 10 3-pointers, including a season-high 15 against Stonehill. Five different players have made at least 20 3-pointers this season and Nijel Pack, Kyshawn George, Matthew Cleveland and Poplar make over 40% of their attempts from deep.
Player to watch: Norchad Omier, forward, No. 15
As the Canes’ season-leading scorer and rebounder, Omier is the go-to option in the front court for Miami. In a stretch of four games from Dec. 16 to Jan. 3, he scored over 20 points, including 23 in the win over Clemson. In his second year with the program after transferring from Arkansas State, Omier is seeing increased numbers. Last year versus the Orange, he tied Beverly for a team-high 16 points in 34 minutes of play. colebambini@gmail.com @ColeBambini
SU’s next opponent, Miami, scores 34.3% of its points per game from 3. The Hurricanes rank second in the ACC in 3-point shooting. joe zhao asst. photo editor
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men’s basketball
SU’s static half-court offense limits chance for statement win By Tyler Schiff
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After North Carolina’s 103-67 win over Syracuse on Jan. 13, head coach Hubert Davis said the Orange primarily score in two areas. He gameplanned for both. “Their top two is: off of steals and then getting to the free throw line,” Davis said. SU’s reliance on creating offense in transition and off of turnovers prompted Davis to hone in on “protecting the basketball.” He justified the focus by saying that Syracuse ranks first in the conference with 9.56 steals per game. Then, as if looking for further corroboration, Davis referred to the box score in front of him. “In the first half, I think (Syracuse) scored 30 points, 19 of them were off of free throws and off of (North Carolina) turnovers,” Davis said. “So, that’s something going into the game that we identified and something we had to do well.” Their preparation panned out flawlessly. The Tar Heels held the Orange to just nine fast break points, seven steals and 18 points off of turnovers — eliminating the visitors’ preferred, pacy brand of play. Unable to find holes in North Carolina’s transition defense, Syracuse’s half-court offense remained stagnant. But this isn’t anything new. Since SU’s nonconference slate, it’s struggled to generate consistent offense in the half-court. Rushed heaves early in the shot clock and its sparse perimeter passing has led to contested looks. Though Syra-
Directionless offensive sets in the half-court have hindered Syracuse’s success against top conference competition. ryan jermyn staff photographer
cuse’s dependence on fast break opportunities and frequenting the charity stripe have culminated in a few impressive victories, its stubborn offense is easily dissectable. And unless the
Orange find consistency in the half-court against set defenses, conference losses could pile up. The first glimpses of a now-prevalent midseason issue emerged at the Allstate Maui Invi-
tational (Nov. 20-22). In SU’s opening contest, it jumped out to an encouraging start against then-No. 7 Tennessee. Within the first few minutes, Chris Bell caught fire, later finishing with a team-high 16 points. J.J. Starling converted on a few nifty moves inside and Benny Williams tacked on an efficient eight. Yet, for the ensuing 10:36 before halftime, SU’s offense fell flat. The Volunteers went on a commanding 19-6 run. Despite trailing 24-21 at the 2:47 mark in the opening half, they entered the second with a 30-25 cushion. And for the rest of the game, Syracuse never scored at a consistent clip — a plague which continued in a 76-57 defeat to then-No.11 Gonzaga. Facing the Bulldogs, SU attempted 24 3-pointers but made just three. It continued to attempt difficult jumpers early in the shot clock. Judah Mintz recorded a game-high 22 points though, as a team, the Orange mustered a lowly 35.9 percent from the floor. Syracuse displayed flashes versus Tennessee and Gonzaga. Yet, it lacked continuity in its offensive sets, registering just 15 combined assists in the two contests. At times, SU guards drove and dished for high-percentage looks inside or wide-open 3s — shots head coach Adrian Autry wants. But one of the core contributors to the Orange’s 0-2 start in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a series of empty trips down the floor filled with errant shot selection and minimal ball movement see half-court page 13
men’s basketball
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse can defeat Miami By Daily Orange Sports Staff
Syracuse got back on track with an important 69-58 victory at Pittsburgh Tuesday. Behind 10 3-pointers, the Orange also earned their first Quad I win since 2021 — at the time of playing their opponent. In the final 10 minutes of the first half, Syracuse went on a 23-6 run to build an 11-point halftime lead. The Orange never saw the lead dissipate, completing a season-sweep of the Panthers. “Today we really attacked the lane, looked at our shot and then kicked it out,” head coach Adrian Autry said. SU now welcomes Miami, who comes off a loss versus Florida State. The Orange haven’t defeated the Hurricanes in three years, and Miami sits in seventh-place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Here’s what our beat writers think will happen when Syracuse (12-5, 3-3 ACC) hosts Miami (12-5, 3-3 ACC): All stats are through Jan. 16 — before Miami’s loss to Florida State on Jan. 17.
Cole Bambini (15-2) Back in its comfort zone Syracuse 84, Miami 77
Tuesday’s game at Pittsburgh showed that the Orange know how to bounce back. Following a pitiful defeat to UNC, Syracuse finished the twogame roadstand with a much-needed victory behind strong 3-point shooting, which has been lacking recently. Syracuse is perfect at the JMA Wireless Dome and I expect that record to remain intact versus Miami. It’s evident the Orange learned their lesson from their recent per-
formances, and being back at home will be an advantage. Defensively, Syracuse has to guard the perimeter. As the conference’s second-highest scoring team, the Hurricanes shoot 40.7% from beyond the arc, which is second in the ACC. That’s an area that has plagued the Orange at times — like the second-half against Duke — and SU will need to stop Wooga Poplar, who shoots nearly 50% from deep.
Henry O’Brien (16-1) Hurricane heartbreak Miami 79, Syracuse 78
These two teams have had close battles over the prior two seasons, all three matchups resulting in a loss for the Orange. This will be the ultimate test for Autry’s defense. The Hurricanes are one of the top 15 3-point shooting teams in the country. They also feature contributors from their 2022-23 Final Four team, including Norchad Omier, Nijel Pack and Poplar. I expect SU will struggle at times to keep pace. Syracuse will have to replicate its efficient 3-point performance against Pitt Tuesday, when it shot 10-of-17 from beyond the arc. But I have doubts the Orange can have this performance again just solely based on the previous month of results. This will still be a tight game, but the Hurricanes will pull out the win on a backbreaking last-minute shot.
Tyler Schiff (15-2) Resume-builder Syracuse 80, Miami 78
Fresh off of a Final Four finish last year, Miami has been inconsistent this season. It
Our beat writers are split on if Syracuse can defeat Miami in the JMA Wireless Dom on Saturday. maxine brackbill photo editor
holds valuable wins over Virginia Tech and Clemson, yet recently picked up a surprising conference loss to lowly Louisville on Jan. 10. But the Hurricanes were originally ranked to start the 2023-24 campaign. They return Pack, Omier and flaunt a much-improved Poplar. Matthew Cleveland, a high-profile Florida State transfer, averages 15.5 points thus far. Syracuse, though, has the momentum. Tying a season-best 10 made 3s, shared
amongst seven different scorers, SU’s offense came up big to sweep the season-series at Pittsburgh last time out. It’s hard to say Miami is beatable though in another optimistic prediction, I pick the Orange based on their most recent win. J.J. Starling held Pittsburgh star Carlton Carrington to zero points. What’s to say he can’t do the same against Pack? Yes, the Hurricanes shoot the 3 at an incredibly efficient clip but I think SU ekes out a victory Saturday. sports@dailyorange.com
men’s basketball
Opponent Preview: What to know about matchup with Miami By Cole Bambini
senior staff writer
Following an abysmal performance at UNC, Syracuse responded with a gritty win at Pittsburgh, to sweep the season series and pick up a then-Quad 1 win, which has since been downgraded to a Quad 2 win. Syracuse made 10 3-pointers, all of which were assisted, to get past the Panthers. The Orange shot nearly 60% from beyond the arc and were led by J.J. Starling, who had a game-high 17 points. Head coach Adrian Autry said the outing was Starling’s best game in a Syracuse uniform. Now, Miami makes the trip to the JMA Wireless Dome, following an 84-75 loss to Florida State. Of note, the Orange will be without Naheem McLeod for the remainder of the season after having surgery on his right foot.
Here’s everything to know about the Hurricanes (12-5, 3-3 ACC) before they take on Syracuse (12-5, 3-3 ACC): All stats are through Jan. 16 — before Miami’s loss to Florida State on Jan. 17. Syracuse leads 19-12.
streak. Miami also maintained a then-perfect record at home, which is what the Orange have on the line Saturday. “Joe and Jesse really were good, they did everything you could do to try and win this game,” former head coach Jim Boeheim said postgame. “That was the difference, we just couldn’t get a rebound.”
Last time they played…
KenPom odds
All-time series
Syracuse held a second-half, 11-point lead on the road in Coral Gables last season before faltering in the final frame and losing 82-78. The Orange held the advantage until Harlond Beverly’s fast-break dunk with 3:46 remaining gave the Hurricanes a 71-70 lead. Jesse Edwards had a then-career-high 25 points while Joseph Girard III added 21 for Syracuse. Miami had four double-digit scorers as it ended the Orange’s two-game winning
Syracuse has a 55% chance to win, with a projected score of 78-77.
The Hurricanes report
Boasting a top-35 adjusted offensive efficiency, per KenPom, Miami is one the highest-scoring teams in the conference, averaging 83.2 points per game. The Hurricanes, who sit in seventh-place in the conference, are one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the
country. They convert at a 40.7% clip from deep, led by the conference’s best 3-point shooter, Wooga Poplar. Miami’s best conference win came against Clemson at home with a 95-82 victory. It also has wins over Notre Dame and Virginia Tech, but lost winnable games to Louisville and Wake Forest. Miami dishes the ball around well with four players averaging double-digit points. The Orange’s victory over Pitt came off a strong performance from beyond the arc, but defensively, the Hurricanes guard the perimeter well, limiting opponents to 48.9% from the field. Miami is a guard-heavy team, with only four players listed as forwards or centers on the roster.
How Syracuse beats Miami
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After debating whether to come back to Syracuse for her final year of eligibility, Alaina Rice decided to stay and is having a career-year as a result. aidan groeling staff photographer
LOCKED IN Alaina Rice opted to return to Syracuse for her fifth year of eligibility, sticking with Felisha Legette-Jack. Through 16 games, Rice is averaging the most points per game of her career.
laina Rice didn’t know if she’d return to SU for the 2023-24 season. She was going through a stretch of poor performances amid the 2022-23 campaign, prompting Syracuse head coach Felisha Legette-Jack to text Rice an encouraging message. The first-year head coach expressed interest in coaching Rice another season, saying that “nobody’s given (Rice) the belief that they believe in her.” “Selfishly, I love her. But secondly, I think that she needed to come back to get some foundation underneath her so now that when she leaves us and goes out in the world, she’s gonna be ready and more equipped,” Legette-Jack said. Rice waited until after the season to decide her future, eventually choosing to come back to SU for her third and final year. She returned to play for Legette-Jack, who is Rice’s fourth coach at the collegiate level and the only one she’s played under for multiple seasons. She’s on pace to set career-highs in almost every statistical category, nearly doubling her scoring average (11.3 points per game) while knocking down nearly 41.5% of her 3-pointers. Rice heavily considered leaving SU in the offseason, according to her mother Lakenya, whether it’d be the transfer portal or exploring professional options overseas. Yet she bet on herself, sparked by Legette-Jack’s faith in her. Lakenya said her daughter is a calculated individual who wants to make decisions for herself. Ever since high school, Rice always had the final say. “We’ve always told her look, you can try it. And if you don’t like it, that’s fine, but you have to finish it and then you move on after you’re done. But we don’t quit in the middle. That’s how she’s always been,” Lakenya said. At previous programs, Rice dealt with instability stemming from constant coaching changes. A promising freshman season at FAMU, which ended with a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year win, was derailed when head coach Kevin Lynum left the program on April 22, 2020. Rice transferred to Auburn two days later. Lynum was a major reason for Rice’s commitment to FAMU. Lynum, now the Norfolk State head coach, saw Rice at Brandon Clay’s unsigned senior event in Atlanta during spring 2019. Despite being the interim head coach at the time and having only one scholarship left, Lynum admired Rice’s game and instantly wanted her to join the Rattlers. “A lot of times when you go to these unsigned senior events, you get kids trying to put up 20 shots because they feel like this is your last chance…She didn’t do that,” Lynum said. “She allowed the game to come to her. She made excellent decisions. She took the right shots. She didn’t force anything.” In her lone season at FAMU, Rice averaged 10.3 points per game while shooting 32.1% from 3-point range. After practice, she stayed to shoot with graduate assistant Kelsey Jones. Rice said she was “intentional” with everything she did, working on shots she’d get within the offense, coming off ball screens and making reads in the paint. Then, after spending the 2020-21 season at Auburn, Rice entered the portal again. This time, she found a home in Syracuse, committing in July 2021. After a year under then-head coach Vonn Read, Legette-Jack took over at the helm, providing Rice with a chance to prove herself once again. Instead, Rice still had mixed success, coming in and out of the starting lineup. She had seven games scoring in double figures, but 20 with five or less points. She pondered leaving again. Lakenya hounded Rice over the offseason about her decision, encouraging her to make her final season memorable. It got to the point where Rice didn’t want Lakenya to ask anymore but the decision eventually came. She was staying. “I have always trusted myself because if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here right now. So at the point I am in my life, I’m happy,” Rice said. see rice page 13
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SU Athletics announces new re-seating plan for JMA Dome By Henry O’Brien senior staff writer
Syracuse Athletics announced a new re-seating plan for the JMA Wireless Dome Wednesday, which includes available ticket pricing and seat maps for new chairback seats. The University first announced the change from bleacher seats to chairback seats back on Dec. 8, 2022, stating the plan would be “done ahead of the start of the 2024 football season.” “The new seats will improve fan comfort and accessibility,” SU athletic director John Wildhack said in a statement. “In anticipation of the new seating, we will begin the ticket sales
and re-seat process for 2023-24 next month. The process will prioritize fan loyalty and fan experience.” Torrey Ball, a former Syracuse defensive end and now a deputy athletics director who came back to Syracuse last July, has been an advisor for the Dome revitalization project. He mainly focused on the operations and communication to the fans. Ball said he learned in his previous work at schools like Oregon, Virginia and Nebraska that communication with the fanbase is essential. “We just assumed that our fans would understand it and we didn’t communicate as well as we should have,” Ball said of his prior experience
at Nebraska. “That’s the one thing that I took from there…Any process that I’m a part of doing this, we’re going to communicate effectively.” Ball said he heard back from ‘Cuse Fan Council as well about a need for communication on the revitalization project. He touched on how SU Athletics sought out Otto’s Army for feedback about what it would want to elevate the experience in the Dome. According to Ball, the group wanted a bigger student section. And there has certainly been a change on that front. Beginning with the 2024 football season, the student section will relocate from 102-108 and 304-307 to sections 119-127 and 325-330 in the east end
zone. This will increase the student-section capacity to the largest in modern Dome history with 5,541 seats. The change is only for football as Otto’s Army will remain in the same location for all other sports that take place in the Dome. In the statement, SU Athletics said the change will improve seating and amenities due to its proximity to the student entrance at Gate F and the new Micron Victory Court. As part of the change, the SU marching band will also relocate to the east end zone. Ball said he consulted with Director of Athletic Bands Timothy Diem about keeping the band and the student section together.
Ball said the configuration of the student section should be “more memorable.” He envisions whenever a player scores a touchdown, they could perform a “Lambeau Leap” into the SU student section. He said if the student section was like one of his most memorable plays in college, there would’ve been a different celebration. “I made a tackle for loss on the 1-yard line in that same end zone,” Ball said. “I mean, imagining that same play with the student section there, I promise you it would have been a lot different.” henrywobrien1123@gmail.com @realhenryobrien