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College Voters Impact Local Elections By JoUrNAliSM ii Some 28,000 students attend college in the city of Albany every year, but the effect, if any, on election results appears to be insignificant. Some 21,038 people between the age of 18 to 24 live in Albany county permanently, but that number doesn't include the non-resident student population who are old enough to vote. The transient student populations attend the state University at Albany, The College of Saint Rose, Sage College, Albany Law, Albany Medical, and Albany College of Pharmacy. While there are 97,856 permanent residents in the city of Al-
bany, that number swells substantially from August to May. Smack in the middle of the school year comes Election Day. But, data does not reflect that the student population translates into voters who are influencing the city's election results. Polling places are located on some local campuses and nearby others. Those voting locales draw not just from the student population, but from locally registered voters as well. Registered voters from three city wards and one Guilderland ward cast their ballots at the campus center at the state University. Last Election Day, only 75 voters from all four of those districts showed up to
vote. In the county of Albany, the 18 to 23 -year-old population --the traditional age of college students--accounts for 6 percent of the total voters in the county, said Jason Wright, a computer information specialist at the Albany County Board of Elections. The breakdown on those studentaged voters is: 9 percent are not affiliated with a party, 5 percent are Democrats and 3 percent are Republicans. It does appear that students at the University are politically active. Two groups with Web site presences, the University at AlContinued on Page A5
From Analog to Digital: The Modernization of Design By Soleil PAZ Staff Writer The time has come to cut the ribbon: the Picotte Center for Art and Design is opening the new digital color photography studios and fabrication lab on Friday, Nov. 7. This event marks the end of a three-year project to transform as well as renovate the art program
and photography facilities. Suffice to say, after the long wait, the photography faculty are very pleased that the time has finally come. Paul Mauren, the chair of the Art Department, was able to sit down with The Chronicle to share his take on upcoming events. Mauren explained, “We had this machine that suddenly became very old and antiquated, and it was like having an old fur-
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nace in your house that kept your house hot and warm, but was very inefficient.” Mauren went on to say that originally, photography students used an analog darkroom to develop their film-based pictures. The technology that furnished the old darkroom is something Continued on Page A5
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Pine Hills branch, Albany Public Library, Western Avenue, one of the polling places located near college campuses.
The Search for Trapatsos Continues By VANeSSA lANgdoN Staff Writer Missing Saint Rose student Connor Trapatsos, 17, has still not returned two weeks after leaving his dorm room in Brubacher Hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. The student, originally from Fairport, N.Y., was last seen at
about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the Selkirk area, said Aran Mull, deputy chief of the University at Albany Police Department. The police are hopeful that Trapatsos is safe but want him to contact his family. “He had money, appears to be in good health Continued on Page A5
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Ernesto’s Temporarily Closed See page A4
Bayonetta 2 Review See page B10
Another Hyped NFL Trade Deadline Passes See page D17
Director of Student Life Seeks Doctorate See page A6
Basic: It’s a Way of Life See page C13
The Legacy of Brian Bosworth See page D18
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Your Top 5 Stories from Friday to Sunday *Source: BBC News
Blast Kills 45 at Pakistanindian Border
Virgin galactic Crash investigation
iSiS Kills 322 from Single Tribe
ebola Spreads in Sierra leone
Around 45 people were killed in a suspected suicide bombing at the Pakistan-Indian Border near the city of Lahore. A security official in Punjab said that the dead included three members of the border force. Officials say that a group allied to the Taliban is taking responsibility.
The head of the US Transport Safety Agency has said that the investigation into the Virgin Galactic crash may take up to a year. The SpaceShipTwo broke up in mid-air on Friday, killing one pilot and injuring the other. The debris from the crash is spread over a five-mile radius.
The Iraq government says that ISIS has killed 322 members of a Sunni Tribe in Iraq’s Anbar province. Fifty bodies were found in a water well, while other members of the Al-Bu Nimir tribe were found in mass graves earlier in the week.
The Africa Governance Initiative has found that the virus is spreading nine times faster in rural parts of the country than two months before. However, Ebola cases in Liberia seem to have slowed. Nearly 5,000 people have died from Ebola so far.
Canada Suspends Visas from ebola infected Areas Canada plans to suspend visa applications and passport-holders from countries most affected by the Ebola outbreak. Australia has also made a similar ban, which has drawn criticism from the World Health Organization. Canada has had no cases of Ebola.
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Saint Rose Students Robbed Saint Rose Security and Albany Police are investigating a robbery that occurred inside Beverwyck Park. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, around 10:30 p.m, two Saint Rose students, an 18-year-old female and a 19-year-old male, reported to Campus Security that they were robbed. The victims stated that
they were sitting inside Beverwyck Park (Washington Avenue and Ontario Street), when two unknown suspects approached them. The suspects reportedly pointed a handgun at the victims and stole their cellphones, a backpack, wallets, and a purse. The suspects then fled the scene toward On-
tario Street. Both suspects are described as black males about 5’10’’. This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Albany Police Department at 462-8039 or Saint Rose Security at 454-5187.
Western Avenue Robbery The Albany Police Department is investigating a robbery on Western Avenue that took place on October 30, 2014. The 27-year-old victim is a student at SUNY Albany and said he was walking on Western Avenue and an unknown man at-
tacked him from behind, punching him in the face and head before stealing the victim’s property and fleeing. The victim was treated and later released at Albany Memorial Hospital for his injuries. The suspect has been described
as a fifteen year old black male, who was last seen wearing dark clothing. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Division at (518) 462-8039.
Police Recover 13 Firearms
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Albany Police recovered 13 firearms, following a call for shots fired on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Around 10 p.m. officers responded to the area of Third Street and North Manning Boulevard for reports of a fight and shots fired. Upon arrival, the officers located a male victim with a cut to his back. The victim, a 29-year-old male of Albany, was treated at the scene by medical responders and
was transported to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. During a search of the area, police located a .38 revolver with two spent rounds and a shotgun in a nearby yard. Based on the investigation, detectives executed a search warrant at 24 North Manning Blvd., where eleven additional long-arm guns were seized by police. Leonard Redmon, 59, of 24
North Manning Blvd., was taken into custody and charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He was arraigned in the Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Detective Division at (518) 4628039.
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Calendar of Events Tuesday, November 4th 6:00 p.m. MAPS Weekly Meeting AH 109 7:30 p.m. Spectrum General Board Meeting SRA A&B 7:30 p.m. Saint Rose Knight Lounge Bru: Saint Rose Rm 8:00 p.m. Yoga For Students Hubbard Sanctuary 8:15 p.m. Golden Knights Dance Practice EAC Rm 110 Wednesday, November 5th 6:30 p.m. BASIC Weekly Meeting Hubbard Sanctuary 7:00 p.m Board Game Club Meeting Albertus 103 7:30 p.m Saint Rose Knight Club Bru; Saint Rose Room 7:30 p.m CDAEYC General Meeting Albertus 301 8:00 p.m Knights of Service Albertus 302 9:00 p.m Karate Club Practice Lima Conf. Room 9:30 p.m. ALANA Steppers Practice EAC Rm 110 Thursday, November 6th 11:00 a.m. LinkedIn Headshots Main Lounge 4:30 p.m. Film Enthusiast’s Club Meeting Hearst Center Rm 121L 5:30 p.m SEB Meeting St Joseph’s Auditorium 8:30 p.m Identity Meeting Lima Conf. Room 9: 30 p.m ALANA Steppers Practice Lima Conf. Room Friday, November 7th 3:00 p.m Kinghtz in Motion Practice EAC Room 110 7:00 p.m Saint Rose Knights Club Bru; Saint Rose Room 6:00 p.m Stand Up, Speak Out SRA A&B Saturday, November 8th 3:00 p.m Kinghtz in Motion Practice EAC Room 110 7:30 p.m Saint Rose Knight Club Bru; Saint Rose Room 3:00 p.m Andrea Sharp Flute Recital Massry: PRH, Standish Atrium 7:30 p.m. Saint Rose Knight Lounge Bru: Saint Rose Rm
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Valcarcel Sentenced By Alex Horton And Vanessa Langdon Staff Writers The homeless man convicted of murder during a robbery on Western Avenue was sentenced to prison in Albany County State Supreme Court before Judge Rodger D. McDonough Oscar Valcarcel, 41, was convicted and found guilty in September of this year of two counts of murder in the first degree and three counts of murder in the second degree, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison this morning in Albany County Supreme Court before Judge Rod-
ger D. McDonough. Valcarcel murdered Capen in an attempted burglary on Dec. 3, 2013. According to Steve Smith of the Albany Police Department, Capen was found lying face down in a pool of his own blood in his bedroom. Hours after police began investigating the scene they arrested Valcarcel and charged him with burglary and petty larceny. This is not the first case that the Albany Police Department has responded to at the apartment building on Western Avenue. According to records provided by Albany police there have been three calls to the property since September of this year. The records show that two weeks ago,
Oct. 20, the police were called to an apartment in the building for an attempted suicide. The report states that a resident had “been stabbing himself in the chest” as well as cutting himself and had removed his pacemaker. The resident suffers from schizophrenia and personality disorder, according to the reporting officer’s narrative. The report also states that the resident does have a supportive living manager. Two weeks prior to the attempted suicide, police reported to the property after a resident’s mental health counselor alerted the police that a resident was “barricading himself into his apartment because
people were coming to get him.” The 59-year-old resident was arrested for his safety due to a history of mental illness and having stabbed himself in the past. The same 59-year-old resident was arrested for his safety on Sept.15 of this year. The reporting officer stated the resident was “an emotional disturbed person who locked himself in his apartment and is stabbing himself.” The report further states that the resident said he wanted to kill himself and cut his chest with a steak knife. “There’s not much but they all have to do with mental illness.” said Albany PIO Steve Smith when delivering these documents.
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Oscar Valcarcel, 41, has been sentenced to 25 years to life for two counts of murder in the first degree and three counts of murder in the second degree.
Ernesto’s Temporarily Closed By ALEX HORTON Staff Writer The restaurant that sits inside the property at 850 Madison Avenue has been temporarily shut down. Ernesto’s on Madison was told to cease and desist all activity in its local restaurant after a fire call on Oct. 21 for a broken water pipe. The tenant upstairs has also been temporarily evicted until the building is declared safe for occupancy. Ernesto’s has been hit with three building violations; an unsafe and unfit building, plumbing system hazards, and electrical system hazards. Before the tenant upstairs can return, water, gas, and electric must be turned back on. Ernesto’s must be able to operate its business under a certificate of completion to re-open the business. Owner of the business, Mario Brendenburg, has said that Ernesto’s plans on re-opening at the 850 Madison address when all repairs are complete. “We can do all the repairs and plan on re-opening as soon as
those are done,” said Brendenburg. According to a report provided by Thomas Dillon from the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance, Ernesto’s requires a licensed plumber to “assess and evaluate all plumbing issues and obtain permit for required work.”
“We can do all the repairs and plan on re-opening as soon as those are done.” Mario Brendenburg The business is also required for a licensed electrician to address any electrical problems as well as obtaining the necessary permits to work on those problems. A source close to Ernesto’s has said the business is looking to expand to the location of former
Green Leaf Café at 217 Western Ave. but property owner Anthony Sabatino has denied any truth to these comments, stating that “It is just a rumor, I am looking to put in a nice Mexican restaurant or maybe a burger place.” “There won’t be any pizza at that location, I wouldn’t jeopardize the surrounding pizza places like that. I’m looking to enhance the neighborhood,” said Sabatino. The last business at that location, the Green Leaf Café, was suddenly shut down this past August due to unforeseen conditions that didn’t allow the owners to continue business. Green Leaf opened in October of 2012 and started off successfully but Sabatino said in the end he was “disappointed” and didn’t believe “the business could go the distance.” This wasn’t Sabatino’s first restaurant that was a tenant at 217 Western Ave. Pepper Jacks, a very popular and successful sandwich shop, was also a tenant for ten years before having to move to a larger location on North Al-
len Street. “We tried working with the owner to acquire the building, but he just wouldn’t sell,” said co-owner of Pepper Jacks, Chris Soden. Soden also added that Saba-
tino did what he could to help the business grow; they just needed a larger space that had a parking lot to help expand their business. Both parties parted ways on good terms.
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Ernesto’s on Madison, which resides at 850 Madison Avenue, has been temporarily shut down due to a broken water pipe.
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College Voters Impact Local Elections Continued From Page A1 bany College Republicans and the University at Albany College Democrats, show recent involvement in current campaigns. Students involved with the Republican group recently campaigned for gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, who is running against Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo, according to activity on the group's Facebook page. The college Democrats hold weekly meetings too, and on their Facebook page, show that they campaigned for Aaron Woolf, who is running for Congress in upstate
New York against Elise Stefanik. The young Republicans also reported making 1,000 phone calls on behalf of Stefanik. Neither student group returned requests for comment. East of the University, at The College of Saint Rose, there are no voting sites on campus, though one was housed there temporarily years ago. Nearby the midtown campus, where thousands of college students from many local schools rent apartments, there are at least three polling places within walking distance: at Albany High School on Washington Avenue, at
the Pine Hills Library on Western Avenue, and at St. Vincent's Center on Madison Avenue. Last year, only 288 voters stopped by at Albany High School; 270 at the library; and 194 at St. Vincent's Center. Uptown, at an off-campus polling site near the University where primarily permanent residents vote, a total of 765 voters visited the McKownville Fire Department on Western Avenue. More than a decade ago, the student population in Saratoga, home of Skidmore College, exercised enough political sway to
cause some concern among local residents. In Saratoga County 142,748 voters are registered, and of those 7 percent are between the ages of 18 to 24, said William Fruci, commissioner of elections, at Saratoga Board of Elections. The student voters are 8 percent of the county's registered Democrats, 4 percent of registered Republicans, and make up 10 percent of those not affiliated with a party in the county. In 2001, student voters were 6 percent of the total voters for the 2001 election where only 40 per-
cent of Saratoga Springs residents voted. Student-age voters continue to impact local elections. The Skidmore College polling place is now only available to registered students, according to Andrea Wise, director of media relations for Skidmore. The campus polling place was used by 600 voters in the 2012 presidential election. A year ago, 100 Skidmore students voted in local elections. Researched, reported, and written by: Paige DeSorbo, Alex Horton, Vanessa Langdon and Jessica LePore
Modernized Design Coming to Picotte Continued From Page A1 that had survived since the early 1980s and has since seen a loss of quality in its products. Those in the Art Department who drafted the first proposal for its renewal viewed the analog technology as a “disservice to our students” because it was not providing adequate experience with digital work for the modern photography industry. The addition of the new digital lab presents a whole new range of possibilities and opportunity, go-
ing toward the benefit of several people and organizations on campus. It was very important to the department that the resources did not solely go toward those who are art affiliated, but also toward other areas and interdisciplinary studies. Because The College of Saint Rose is nationally accredited for its art programs, it was no surprise that the photography faculty sought to maintain that status. With such equipment at our disposal, the modernization of design will continue to unfold.
As a celebration for the newest design opportunities, there will be an open house starting at 5 p.m. and a special dedication ceremony at 6 p.m. in Picotte. The building will be open to the public so that everyone will be able to see how revamped the photo studios have become. The ceremony following will feature speeches from the Saint Rose president and a number of members of the Art Department. During this time, machinery including a universal laser cutter, 3D printer and scanner, two large-format printers, and four high-resolution scanners
will be introduced. Said Art Coordinator Sarah Grzymala on the open house and dedication ceremony, “[They are] going to trace over the past moderations of Picotte, what the new digital lab offers, and how it benefits not only the art students, but how it’s going to open up new classes to other students on campus as well. We’re hoping to get more non-major classes going in things like Photoshop.” Hoping that more non-major students would have enough courage to make the trip to
Picotte, Grzymala added, “It’s really a shame that a lot of students don’t even know that we exist down here, so it’s really an opportunity for them to come down here and see and learn more about non-major art classes. Or hey, if they want to become an art major, they’re welcome to that, too.” There will be regular shuttles running throughout the evening to bring students to and from Picotte for the event, and anyone who finds the time in their schedule to attend would certainly be welcome.
Saint Rose Student Still Missing Continued From Page A1 and appears to be moving with some purpose, but we don't know what that is," said Mull, according to media reports. Trapatsos’s family - LuAnn and Chris- released a video last week asking their son to contact them and pleading for him to come home. His mother declined to speak
with The Chronicle about her son but said in a Facebook message, “I wish to keep Connor's life private as I know that's how he wants it.” The police do speak with the Trapatsos family daily, according to Mull. The investigation will continue until the authorities can make contact with Trapatsos, Mull said.
A New York State Missing College Student Notification was released throughout the state notifying police and hospitals about Trapatsos. Email and roadside messaging has also been used to notify the public in tandem with printed notices to businesses and residents near the Saint Rose campus. Trapatsos was last seen wear-
ing a white t-shirt, black hooded sweatshirt with the words "Pilot 21" on the back, blue athletic shorts, blue Nike sneakers, and carrying a dark backpack. Anyone with information about the missing student is asked to contact University police at 442-3131 or Saint Rose Security at 454-5187.
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Connor Trapatsos, who has been missing since Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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By CoUrTNeY CArr Staff Writer Latisha Barnett has worked at The College of Saint Rose for the past ten years. Prior to serving as the director of Student life, Barnett was the assistant director of Multicultural Affairs. When growing up, Barnett never envisioned herself working with students, but instead wanted to be a dentist. After Barnett participated in the volunteer program, Year Round Syracuse, she learned that she no longer was “interested in looking into mouths all day as a career.” She finished her time at her internship but started to look for a new career that did not involve other’s oral hygiene. After her brush with dentistry training Barnett thought she may be more suited for a career that allowed her to still help people but in a more abstract way. In regard to her career at Saint Rose, Barnett said it was interesting that she ended up in higher education but not unlikely. This is because she had always volunteered in her community, which often involved working with younger people. It was not until she began
working at the Center for Disability Services that she realized her true passion for helping people at different stages in their lives than her own. While working as a service coordinator at the Center for Disability Services Barnett was responsible for ensuring that “all of the individuals on [her] case load were provided the necessary resources for a successful education experience and an excellent quality of life.” She remembers a day while working at the center that would set the path for her future career. Barnett approached her supervisor at the time to request a case load that was representative of the age group, young adults, that she was enthusiastic about supporting. According to Barnett, this is when she truly began to realize her passion for working with young people and interest in educational advocacy. The most rewarding part about working as the director of Student Life for Barnett is working directly with the students at the College. One of the things that Barnett is tasked with is creating and facilitating the orientation program that is mandatory for
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all incoming freshman students. She “values the opportunity to witness a new group of students each year as they go through the orientation program.” Taylor Holliman worked with Barnett over the summer as an orientation leader going into her sophomore year at the College. During the month-long duration of the program, Holliman worked with Barnett on an almost daily basis. Barnett’s work ethic did not go unnoticed by Holliman, who said that “She is hard working, determined, and loving.” Holliman also spoke about Barnett in a way that is almost unheard of in the current work environment: “She’s like a second mom to me and I would not be where I am without her.” Aside from orientation, Barnett is with students for their full college journey through many of her other ventures on campus. She is also responsible for LEADership programs and all Late Knight activities that are held on campus and is consequently given the chance to interact with another part of the Saint Rose student body. Because of her work across campus, another rewarding part
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Barnett (center) during freshman orientation in the summer of 2013. of working directly with students is that she gets to “observe the many challenges and triumphs” that students “experience leading up to graduation.” These triumphs and challenges are also something that Barnett faces first hand when working with specific groups on campus. Prisilla Ly, the president of the Student Events Board (SEB), works with Barnett in another facet of her Saint Rose career. In addition to her position at Saint Rose, LEADership programs, and all Late Knight Activities, Barnett is also the adviser for SEB. Ly “is grateful that there’s a personality attached to [their] adviser that is advising and supporting,” because she has noticed that “in the past with other clubs, it felt like the adviser was far more removed or just a voice over the P.A. system passing along information.” This year as Barnett watches hundreds of students graduate that she has in some way impacted during their college career she will be gearing up to enter the second year of her own program. Barnett is currently persuing a doctorate from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. This degree will be in addition to the two that she already holds. She has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from SUNY Fredonia and a Master of Science in Edu-
cation, College Student Services Administration from The College of Saint Rose. Barnett was inspired to go back to school and expand her education after talking to important people in life that push her to achieve. These people have acted as mentors to Barnett which is opposite to the roll that she is accustomed to because she normally serves as the mentor to those around her. Although she said that she had been thinking about going back to school for a while it wasn’t until she “had conversations with a few inspiring women in her life” that finally pushed her to go for it. “These women gave [her] the confidence and support that [she] needed to go after [her] dreams.” Once Barnett completes her program at Northeastern, she hopes “to be in a position to create policy that will help to eliminate barriers that impede the academic and career success of girls.” She explains that “whether that means a senior level position in higher education or starting [her] own foundation is yet to be seen.” She simply wants to use her new doctorate degree and knowledge “to make a difference” in the lives of those that may need some extra help or guidance.
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By Shannon Friel Contributing Writer Happily employed while a fulltime student, Stephanie Vaughan, 21, displays passion and diligence in her work ethic and musical career. She already has her dream job at the Soroka Agency, a local record and label company. Vaughan will graduate this December with a bachelor’s degree in music industry and a long list of experience that has already proven beneficial in the industry world First inspired by bands such as Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, The Clash, and Jimmy Eat World, Vaughan was only 10 when she became seriously interested in music and 11 when she knew she
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Stephanie Vaughan, Composing As She Goes desired a career in music. She began playing the flute at 9 but shortly thereafter found her true passion with the guitar, although flute is still her secondary instrument. She has taught lessons for a short time, done a bit of free-lancing, and has participated in jazz and guitar ensembles on campus. Her music preference has expanded over the years, spanning as far as global music, particularly Chinese and Indian. Vaughan’s vast musical background and career-driven attitude have led her to explore various outlets of the music industry world. Vaughan was the president of the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) at The College of Saint Rose
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Stephanie Vaughan, 21, currently works at the Soroka Agency, a local record label company.
her junior year and the secretary the year before. For these positions, she contacted and booked various types of musical performers, balanced a budget, promoted shows, and prepared venues. She has also been involved with running soundboards, lighting, stage crew, and managing performances both in Jack’s Place and the Picotte Recital Hall. This past spring break she returned to her alma mater, Bristol Eastern High School in Connecticut, and was paid to run the sound for the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Capella. Her various experiences aided her when it came time to apply for internships. Vaughan’s resume was reviewed by Laura Kyprie, the internship coordinator at Equal Vision, who recognized and appreciated Vaughan’s participation in the music industry, especially with MEISA. This experience was a great attribute that set Vaughan apart from other applicants and helped her attain the internship. While interning, Vaughan was given the responsibility of writing biographies. This was not a task usually assigned to interns, but Kyprie explained that Vaughan’s capabilities were better than most interns. Dan Sandshaw, the record label’s general manager, oversees all departments, including the interns, and explained that the internship is what an individual makes of it. He said that Vaughan continually “took the ball and ran with it,” which he found impressive. Sandshaw recalled that his first impression of her was “She is dedicated and diligent.” In fact, the company she interned for helped her get a job with the Soroka Agency, where she has been working since May. The agency is a smaller company associated with Equal Vision. Vaughan, an assistant, hopes to get more responsibility but said
this is exactly the type of job she hoped to start with. Some perks of being employed by the company have included a paid overnight trip to the Skate and Surf weekend music festival in New Jersey and an opportunity to go to the Warped Tour for free. Since returning to school for her senior year, Vaughan’s work schedule with the Soroka Agency is consistently 16 or more hours a week while also taking classes full time. As an assistant, Vaughan handles a lot of smaller tasks but is slowly receiving more intensive work. She creates itineraries for artists and sends those to the labels, management, other artists, and tour managers, as well as writes contracts for promoters, handling most of the social media, writing newsletters, and most recently, booking tours. She has booked tours for Allison Weiss, a pop-rock alternative singer-songwriter, and Team*, an alternative band, both scheduled to tour through October and November. Vaughan said her favorite part of her job is going to shows for free as well as meeting artists and people who love music. She also enjoys getting people excited about different artists and seeing people find joy out of the live music she helped promote. Vaughan said that balancing work and school has not been difficult so far. Professor Matthew Finck, Vaughan’s applied guitar instructor and ensemble conductor, explains that “Anything under a hundred things to do in a day is a day off for her.” She has taken 18 credits almost every semester, not to mention all the zero-credit requirements and ensembles that are affiliated with the music program. Her biggest current stressor is her senior project, an original CD that is composed, recorded, edited, and mastered all on her own. Even so, Finck said that she has almost the entire CD recorded
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while some students haven’t even started. Vaughan has a schedule planned for exactly how much time she needs to complete each task of the project as well as personal deadlines. Composing has recently become a more prominent part of Vaughan’s musical career. The most notable composition is an Indian-style group arrangement that she pursued from a mere idea to a finished product, a challenge for many artists. Finck said that Vaughan has never been afraid to broaden her musical horizons, no matter how difficult or time consuming it could be, especially in relation to composing. Vaughan is a fearless individual who is not easily intimidated, explains Sean Wendell, the technology manager for the Hearst Center. He also remarked that she has no qualms about being one of the few females in a predominantly male major, let alone being the only female whose primary instrument is guitar. “At the very least she has a strong sense of self and isn’t afraid to be who she is which is refreshing,” Wendell said. He also said that Vaughan maintains a friendly and collegial attitude with everyone she meets. Wendell explained that Vaughan is tenacious and doesn't even consider intimidation an option in any aspect of the music industry world. He explains that a lot of people want to have a career in the music world, but many don’t have the resolve that Vaughan possesses to actually make it happen. In the future, Vaughan would maybe like to book her own roster of artists or move up the ranks in a record label. Most importantly, she said, “Basically no matter what I do I just want to help the artists I work with to try to bring them to their full potential and have their music and message reach as many people as possible.”
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A crowd formed around the quad Thursday evening for TP the Tree. After a countdown from Director of Social Activities Patrick Burke, students covered the tree with toilet paper.
Justin Whittaker, the Student Association president, at PB & Jams.
Students participating in the Night of The Living Dead & Haunted EAC.
T-shirts given out to student volunteers at PB & Jams.
Saint Rose President Carolyn Stefanco at PB & Jams.
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T.V. Shows
1. Ouija (19.9M) 2. John Wick (14.4M) 3. Fury (13.4M) 4. Gone Girl (11.0M) 5. The Book of Life (10.0M) 6. St. Vincent (7.7M) 7. Alexander and the Terrible...(7.2M) 8. The Best Of Me (4.6M) 9. Dracula Untold (4.4M) 10. The Judge (4.4M)
1. CBS Thursday Night Football 2. NBC Sunday Night Football 3. NCIS 4. NCIS: New Orleans 5. The Big Bang Theory 6. 60 Minutes 7. Dancing With The Stars 8. Fox World Series Games 9. Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick 10. CBS Thursday Night Pre-Kick
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*Source: Nielsen.com
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Fiction: 1. Gray Mountain (John Grisham) 2. Leaving Time (Jodi Picoult) 3. Edge of Eternity (Ken Follett) 4. Deadline (John Sandford) 5. Beautiful You (Chuck Palahniuk) Non-Fiction: 1. Killing Patton (Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard) 2. Not That Kind Of Girl (Lena Dunham) 3. Food (Jim Gaffigan) 4. Being Mortal (Atul Gawande) 5. As You Wish (Cary Elwes and Joe Layden)
Albums: 1. 5: The Gray Chapter (Slipknot) 2. Under Pressure (Logic) 3. Paperwork (T.I.) 4. That’s Christmas To Me (Pentatonix) 5. Anything Goes (Florida Georgia Line) Songs: 1. All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) 2. Shake It Off (Taylor Swift) 3. Habits (Tove Lo) 4. Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj) 5. Animals (Maroon 5)
*Source: New York Times Best Sellers
*Source: Billboard.com
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Bayonetta 2 Review By RYAN GEEVER Staff Writer Bayonetta 2 for the Nintendo Wii U is one of those titles that, when it was first announced, was a sink or a swim title. It was going to be either amazing or downright awful, no in-between. Hearing the news that developing studio after developing studio turned down Platinum Games for the chance to develop Bayonetta 2, things weren’t looking too hot. Then Nintendo took up the reins. This put some doubt in people’s minds, as Nintendo is known, renowned, even, for making more family oriented games, so no one had truly known what the sequel to the very successful Bayonetta would do. No one expected it would be as good as it is. Much of Bayonetta 2’s presentation and gameplay is geared towards the hardcore action fan; the fans of the original game will find great joy with this title, as Nintendo has stepped up to the plate and made a homerun of this title. The combat within this title is insane and fluid, there’s not much more I
can say without repeating myself, it’s that good. Before any extra questions come up, yes, Bayonetta is still hyper sexualized. Is it a terrible thing? Actually, not really. If anything, it’s as if the game is trying
Enemy variety is a godsend in this game as well, as you won’t be fighting the same mooks for the entire length of the campaign. to go over the top by showing how it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and Bayonetta as a character is interesting enough to be far different from your normal heroine. The art and music department definitely follows through with what made the first game so great. Super tense action followed by a great art style and beats that will
give a certain rhythm to your attacks while in combat. Enemy variety is a godsend in this game as well, as you won’t be fighting the same mooks for the entire length of the campaign. New and harder enemies present themselves over time, and even though there are a lot of different enemies, there’s just enough so patterns between them can be learned and you can have a manageable amount of knowledge on each enemy. Alongside the single player campaign, there is also a separate online-scenario-based coop campaign that squeezes even more out of the game’s excellent combat system. For those who are interested in this title, but haven’t played the first one, have no worries. Included in the box, for absolutely no extra price, Platinum Games and Nintendo have ported over the original Bayonetta to the Wii U. That’s right, you get the first game for absolutely free. Talk about a steal! Bayonetta 2 gets a 10/10 from me. It is a must have for any Wii U owner.
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The Eight Best Satire Films By Rachel Bolton Managing Editor Everyone loves a good parody now and then. When something gets popular enough, it’s nice to see it get taken down a notch. But satires and parodies should be thoughtful as well as humorous (I’m looking at you, Family Guy). Here is a list of eight of the best satire films. Vampires Suck (2010) – Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone hates Twilight, but Vampires Suck did a great job of parodying the acting and style of the films. The film actually managed to give Becca Crane and Edward Sullen more depth than their original incarnations. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) – This will certainly not be the last Mel Brooks film on this list. Who didn’t want to run around with the men in tights? This film was a huge take at Kevin Costner’s own Robin Hood film, and it is brutal in that regard. With Cary Elwes and Dave Chappelle in the leads, Robin Hood: Men in Tights is one of Mel Brooks’ most underappreciated films. Team America: World Police (2004) – You know you are singing the famous song in your head right now. While it has not aged as well as it could have, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s satire of America’s role in world politics is still funny. But then again, how can violent, foul mouthed puppets not be funny? Spaceballs (1987) – Another Mel Brooks film, Spaceballs covers the entirety of the science fiction genre. From Dark Helmet to Pizza the Hut, it is never more relevant than when it goes after merchandizing, and this was even before the Star Wars prequel trilogy and its millions of toys came out. May the Schwartz be with you. Young Frankenstein (1974)
– My personal favorite of Mel Brooks’ movies, Young Frankenstein is always quotable, and just spooky enough. The English major in me appreciates that part of the satire in this movie is because this time Dr. Frankenstein actually takes care of his creation, unlike his literary counterpart. Puttin’ on the Ritz indeed. Galaxy Quest (1999) – As someone who grew up in a “Star Trek” watching house, Galaxy Quest is a masterpiece when it comes to parodying the franchise. The film asks the really important question: what would “Star Trek” look like to aliens? With Alan Rickman in one of his best roles, Galaxy Quest isn’t just a good parody; it’s a good movie. The Life of Brian (1979) – What is probably the most dangerous thing to satirize? The Bible. But the cast of Monty Python went there anyway. The film follows Brian of Nazareth as he tries to avoid being labeled a messiah in ancient Judea. The Life of Brian pokes fun at the way people view biblical history and life, all the while doing its best to be accurate. Not to mention the film has one of the best positivity anthems ever written as its ending. Dr. Strangelove (1964) – Ah, yes, the end of the world, what is not more outrageous than that? Dr. Strangelove is a film that gets funnier each time you watch it. The film is a black comedy about how ridiculous aspects of the Cold War are, when you think about it. Besides, the film has a man riding a bomb like a cowboy. And when it comes to playing multiple roles in one film, Peter Sellers did it best. Want to write for Arts? Contact Arts Editor Alex Pecha at pechaa188@strose. edu
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By VICTORIA ADDISON Sports Editor and ALEXANDER PECHA Arts Editor In this week’s episode, “The Magic Bush,” the town of South Park finds itself in an uproar over a drone invasion, which was a direct result of Cartman’s usual antics. After finding a drone in Butters’ basement, Cartman is determined to fly it around the town against Butters’ protests that he will get in trouble if his dad finds out. Along with Kenny, they then proceed to use the drone to spy from Cartman’s bedroom window. In the process, they spot Craig’s mom, and mock her pubic hair as they record her undressing. Unfortunately, Craig’s dad notices the drone and immediately thinks to accuse Butters’ dad Stephen of spying on his wife since Stephen
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is the only one in South Park who owns a drone. Craig’s dad then runs over to the Stotch’s house to question Stephen. After Stephen denies the accusations by showing Craig’s dad the drone in the basement, which was quickly returned by Cartman shortly after it was spotted, Craig’s dad suggests that it could have been Butters who playing with the drone. Stephen automatically shuts down this idea, since Butters is not allowed to fly the drone without parental supervision, but instead becomes paranoid that the drone was flying by itself. The video of Craig’s mom soon goes viral the next day, thanks to Cartman, of course. This causes panic and leads to a town meeting to discuss how to deal with the growing popularity of drones. It is decided that a neighborhood watch program must be established in which everyone has ac-
cess to their own drone. As expected, the drones are used more for entertainment and less for protection, resulting in a Ferguson-like situation as Randy’s drone is shot down by a police-owned drone for spying. The local news station causes the situation to escalate quickly, as reports of the police shooting an unarmed black civilian drone begin to surface. As a result, South Park residents hold a candlelight vigil in attempts to protest the shooting, but are shortly interrupted by police drones. As expected, riots break out and National Guard drones step in to control the drone-related violence. Amidst the chaos, Butters continues to panic and suggests to Cartman that they turn themselves in for starting this whole mess in the first place. As always, Cartman devises a plan to save him and Butters, and executes it just in time, as all the drones are
prepared to riot. In an attempt to get rid of the drones, he flies a drone carrying an inflatable sex doll that resembles Craig’s mom past them. As a result, the drones follow the doll until they are out of the town. The town is then freed of all the drones and Craig’s mom is considered a hero, which is something of an apology for the embarrassment caused by the leaked video, but not really, because she is still mocked for her pubic hair as the episode ends. Alex’s Opinion: Oh god, what happened? I am very tempted to just say “ugh” in summing up this episode. Nothing worked, not the references to “The Fappening,” to Ferguson or the US Drone Program. What’s even worse is that anyone with half a working brain could look at the script and see that “yeah,
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this probably won’t work.” This episode didn’t even get a chuckle from me. There’s no way around one fact: this episode crashed and burned on an epic scale. Rating: 0.5/5 Victoria’s Opinion: Overall, I was not impressed with this week’s episode. While the attempt at combining the Ferguson riots with “The Fappening” was clever, I did not think there was anything special about it. Even worse, I was not amused during this episode, and that is a bad thing as I watch South Park primarily because it is supposed to make me laugh. “The Magic Bush” is definitely my least favorite episode so far this season, but every season has an episode or two that I am not a fan of so let’s hope this is the only one from here on out. Rating: 1.5/5
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor A Thematic Misfire By ALEXANDER PECHA Arts Editor Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate. I love Monolith Productions latest game, Shadow of Mordor. The combat is fun, the sneaking intense and the nemesis system is practically genius. No, what I’m here to talk about is the story of Shadow of Mordor; if all you care about is stabbing orcs and playing with the nemesis system then just go buy this game because gameplay wise the game is beyond amazing, but if you want to talk about the story, stick around. One of the first things I noticed was how hard the game distances itself from The Lord of the Rings trilogy of books and movies and instead rebrands itself under the title “Middle Earth” despite the game basically being 100 percent related to The Lord of the Rings and having very little to do with
the Hobbit movies. Money and branding is money and branding though, I suppose. While this seems like a small detail at first it shows off a bigger flaw of the game’s writing and universe, that being that I don’t think the game developers really know what they wanted to do with their story. In case you haven’t played the game, Shadow of Mordor follows the Gondorian Ranger Talion as he and his family are brutally murdered by attacking orcs but is cursed to never-ending life due to being bound with an Elven wraith. From there Talion spends his time killing lots of orcs, monsters, and basically being a typical brooding white guy. Despite Talion being about as interesting as soggy cardboard the game’s story does start off somewhat interesting. The idea of a dead second-age elf dealing with the fact that the most evil thing in the universe, Sauron, is
still kicking around 3000 years later could be really cool. When it is later revealed that the elf is no other than Celebrimbor, the elf that forged the rings of power, my interest level began to soar. I was quickly let down, however, as the plot took a turn into bad fan-fiction territory. The story goes onto explain how instead of being killed at the fall of Eregion, Celebrimbor was actually taken prisoner and had a hand in creating the One Ring. Not only that, however, but he actually made the ring obey him, causing a brief civil war between Sauron and Celebrimbor in Mordor during the second age. This is all explained in flashbacks, in the common day that the game takes place. Talion and Celebrimbor wind up facing some sort of physical embodiment of Sauron and leave the game on a cliffhanger by deciding that it’s time
to “Forge a new ring” which builds off the idea of Talion and Celebrimbor creating their own orc army to take on Sauron … What? There is so much wrong here it’s hard to cover it all. Let’s just start off with the small problem I have, and that’s the part where Talion and Celebrimbor take on a physical manifestation of Sauron. If you don’t remember, Sauron consists of a big burning eye in the movies and books. This is because he is utterly incapable of taking physical form. This is said several times and pretty much makes up the plot of The Lord of the Rings. However, even ignoring that fact, Sauron is basically a demi-god. He used to be the lieutenant of Morgoth, essentially The Lord of the Rings version of the devil. That’d be like Donald Trump punching Jesus in the face. Then there’s the bigger issue:
The complete abandonment of one of the central themes of The Lord of the Rings. In the books and movies it’s stated several times, both specifically and unspecifically, that trying to fight evil with evil is a bad idea that will never work. This is shown when Saruman tries to build an Orc army to out-Orc army Sauron and basically becomes his puppet; this is shown when everyone says that using the One Ring against Sauron would never work. The idea that in order for good to triumph against evil it must stay good is a very prominent idea in the books and movies of Tolkien’s universe. Shadow of Mordor not only ignores that huge idea but actively argues against it, using very little grace and bad writing to boot. If you’re going to challenge the grandfather of fantasy’s writing, at least try and do it well.
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Ay Mami, Read This By JoNAS Miller Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct 28, a woman decided to walk around Manhattan, and record what people said to her- more specifically, “catcalls” from men. So she walked, for 10 hours, with a hidden camera in front of her, and recorded everything that people said. More than 100 comments were made, ranging from “Hi, how you doin’?” to “Damn, bless you mami, you beautiful.” She took each comment in stride, and continued walking as if she heard nothing, and for that, I praise her. The video is titled “10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman,” for any of you who would like to see. Two days after it was posted, it had already received upwards of 16 million views. I try to not to label anything as important based on how many Youtube views it has, but this one is an exception. Of course we will never know why most people watched it, some might be curious, others could be bored, personally I was just intrigued as to how bad it could actually be. I’ll try not to sound too naïve in saying this, but I didn’t really believe that there were people out there that acted like this. I’m not saying that any of the men in the video had the intent of coming off as creepy, some of them could simply be complimenting the woman for what she is, beautiful. Yes, I find her to be beautiful, but not simply for her physical appearance. I mean, yeah I’m a sucker for curly hair, but I think what she did by recording all of this, is just so incredible, and I respect her for it. I’ll admit, I’ve been known to be a tad flirty when I talk to girls, but I’ve never had the confidence to speak like that to people I did not know. Nor was I raised to think that it was acceptable to talk to women in the way that some of the men in the video did. I’m certainly not saying that every man who has ever hit on
a random woman is a creep, because they aren’t. Simply telling someone they are beautiful, depending on the context of the situation, is something I think we should do more. Some people take it too far though. For example, there is a man in the video that first attempts to talk to the woman, and when she does not answer, he walks next to her in silence for five minutes. Boys, take notes: This is creepy… don’t ever do this. I’m not saying that there is anything wrong with this man for doing this because I like to do my best to not offend anyone, even if he or she is a complete stranger. I’m just saying that if it is your intent to try and get a girl to like you, stalking them after they ignore you the first time is definitely not
Women out there experience this kind of verbal abuse everyday. the right path to take. Bringing our focus back to the woman in the video, if you have not seen it (*cough* loser *cough*) the woman is not wearing anything that warrants the attention she receives. She’s walking around a nicer part of the city in jeans and a crewneck t-shirt, not a tutu and crop top. I cannot help but wonder how
this video would have been different is she had been walking alongside a man, or even another girl. The general consensus of society is that there is strength in numbers. If one woman walks by one man, he has confidence, he says hello; if five women walk by one man, unless he’s a 21st century Ferris Bueller, he probably won’t do anything. If another man is thrown into the equation, on either side, everything changes. It is an unwritten rule in life that you do not talk to another man’s girl. Not to say that the girl belongs to the man, but rather the other way around. The man belongs to the girl, she is in control, and it is in every other man’s best interest to stay away. After watching this video, I realized that even though I may not experience or witness this kind of activity, it happens. Women out there experience this kind of verbal abuse everyday, and I use the word abuse very loosely because not all that is said to a woman is meant to harass her. Although I believe everyone is beautiful in their own way, there is a time and a place to voice that to them, and I guess the middle of Manhattan is not a good choice. Next time you decide to tell a girl she’s beautiful, or hot, or whatever you think she is, do it respectfully. “Hello, my name is Jonas, and I think you have the most beautiful smile.” See, how hard is that?
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An Extrovert’s World By CoNor SHeA Executive Editor So apparently I’m not normal. Well, to be honest, I’ve suspected that for a while. I’m an introvert’s introvert, falling on the farthest end of the personality spectrum. This means that the way I relax, decompress, and de-stress is by being alone. After a long day of tours, classes, or Chronicle meetings, I want nothing more than to jump into bed and bingewatch some Netflix. My closest friends thus describe me as being a 35-year-old in the body of a 20-something, a trait I’m sure they all love. This is often confusing to others, as the majority of the population tends to be more extroverted. When most students want a break from the stresses of school they go out with friends to the quad, or grab dinner with a group. Introverts, on the other hand, tend to “recharge” by finding some alone time, away from all the noise. To a lot of people, the word introvert is incorrectly perceived to be a synonym for socially inept, silent, or friendless. We can actually carry a conversation just fine, it’s just that we tend to talk only when we have something to say, and prefer a small, intimate group of friends. Furthermore, while we may not jump at opportunities to socialize, we can certainly flip the mental switch and turn those skills on when needed. The caveat is that while we can be jovial, outgoing, and appear extroverted for something like a class presentation or a party, there is a bit of a “cool down” period where we need a break. Immediately after a long day of Chronicle interviews or giving tours, I find myself exhausted, sometimes even needing a nap. This can be an inconvenience to friends of introverts, because they often (incorrectly) perceive our need to relax as a reluctance to be around them.
Introversion doesn’t mean you don’t like people, it doesn’t mean you can’t be friendly, and it doesn’t mean you’re socially inept. It means that on a Friday night, while my fellow seniors will be going out to bars in a group of six, I will probably be inside watching Netflix with one other person, and having a grand ol’ time. In my opinion, bars are too loud, excessively drunk people are annoying, and House of Cards is just too damn good. At the same time, I’m incredibly grateful that I have friends willing to force me to do things I don’t always want to. That might seem counter-intuitive, but their persistence in dragging me out into the world means they truly enjoy my company. While I may not be excited to find myself at a random house party, the thought behind the action is the one that counts. In the end, personality types move on a spectrum, and aren’t locked in one position. Just because you fall more on one side of the chart doesn’t mean that you can’t shift back and forth over time, or when needed. It’s also in an extrovert’s best interest not to guilt an introvert into changing their fundamental personality traits. It becomes a bit of a square peg, round hole situation. Persistence is key to dragging an introvert out of their room, but don’t make them feel bad for inherent personality traits that are out of their control. If we’re okay with being the quiet type, then you should be okay with it as well. To my friends- keep twisting my arm and asking me to come out, and I’ll probably trudge out of my cave eventually. While I may not be thrilled at the choice of venue or activity, you can rest assured that I’m glad to be out with you. What’s more, if I venture out into the big bad world with you, you can bet that your friendship means a lot to me.
Opinion Basic: It’s a Way of Life
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By COURTNEY CARR Staff Writer What does it mean when you call some “basic?” Does it mean that they really like pumpkin spice lattés or does it mean that you want to single them out for being too common? Before the stereotype of being basic is further explored, the term itself needs to be explained. In recent months, the term has emerged in circles of girls that deem things “too basic.” Basic now serves as a synonym for common or predictable. The term is reserved for people that others view as lacking originality, perhaps to draw attention away from their own conformist comforts. Being basic is essentially saying that a person is a carbon copy of those around them. This is in sharp contrast to the snowflake identity that parents and teachers alike try to instill in children. With the basic knowledge of the word decrypted, further explanation of the now-popular saying is evident in the examples that squads of girls in Ugg boots enjoy. Examples of things that are perceived as being basic includes yoga pants, Starbucks (especially if it is a seasonal drink), and North Face jackets. Chances are
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that just by reading those three items you have created an image in your mind of the quintessential “basic girl.” These are the girls that other girls call out for fitting a cookie cutter image. This is because somewhere along the line, this has become the “basic girl” uniform and something that girls either pride themselves on or fiercely try to avoid. When did this become a war? That question may seem silly at face value, but when did deciding to wear yoga pants open up a discussion as to where or not a person is predictable? Maybe the girl in question was running late, forgot to do her laundry, or was just trying to be comfortable on an exam day. It is hard to say exactly when wanting to be comfortable became basic, but it has. A lot of the things that “basic people” enjoy could also be categorized as creature comforts. This is supported by the fact that a large portion of what are called examples of basic behavior bring joy and happiness to people’s lives. What is the difference between pumpkin spice lattes and any other comfort food? Both are edible treats that have fierce followings. One person may turn to macaroni and cheese while the other may turn to anything and everything
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The pumpkin spice latte (or PSL) has recently been hailed as a calling card of being “basic.”
pumpkin flavored. Aside from the classic attire and guilty pleasures, another key part of the “basic lifestyle” is a gross abuse of social media. When basic girls take pictures of their new boots in fall leaves they feel inclined to use hashtags like #blessed. The hashtag is displayed almost like a badge of honor on Twitter and Instagram feeds alike. This is because, when clicked, the thread that is assembled is like no other trending topic. This trending topic is filled with examples from “basic girl” Twitter users that very rarely have to deal with religion. People that use #blessed have claimed the hashtag as their own. It now stands as a way for people to express their thankfulness for what is around them. Instead of thinking that basic girl that just posted a picture is trying to rub it in non-basic’s face that she has new Sperry boots, it’s possible that the girl is truly acknowledging that she is #blessed and thankful for what she has. When I was first thinking about writing this article, I will freely admit that I hated the idea of being called basic. To me, being called basic was one of the worst things that a person could toss my way. This is because I had the mindset that being a basic girl was a bad thing. I thought that if I were to admit to enjoying long trips wandering around Target like other basic girls, I would lose a piece of my identity that I pride myself on. What I have begun to think instead is that basic is a term that should not be scoffed at. Upon reflection, being basic could now be looked at as being synonymous for a person being comfortable with what they like. To that, I say joyfully raise your pumpkin spice drinks in the air and drink to being comfortable with what makes you happy. And hey, if you happen to spill that PSL on your yoga pants, you can always go buy some new ones at Target.
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Some MuchNeeded Advice Dear Students, Our advice this week is to take action in pursuing the career path you wish to follow. For example if you want to work in film, or be a writer, you need to get out there and gain experience. You have to put in the hours of practice. No one is going to tell you do it, you have to do it on your own. Everything might not turn out as planned, but that makes it all worthwhile. You have to do what you want to do, though. If you have other people tell you what to do, then you’re letting them define you. Sure, you’ll probably make some mistakes on this path, but everyone does. It might be hard to do, but think of them as learning experiences when they happen. Take a chance.
DO: Do go easy on the all-you-caneat-food in the dining hall. The Freshman 15 is real. DON’T: Don’t take yourself too seriously. Laughing is a good stress reliever. It’s okay… It’s okay to be really good at hiding things from yourself. It’s okay to go to the store just to buy the Halloween candy on sale. They make Halloween candy for a reason. To be eaten. Sincerely, Kacey O’Brien and Victoria Creary
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By Jonas Miller Staff Writer The first time I had a Clif bar, I was with my dad on our way to his house, which at the time was in Cape Cod. I didn’t usually get snacks when I was with him since he has always been sort of a health nut. “Here, you want a snack? Try this, you’ll love it,” he said with a tone I should’ve known to be misleading. Let me tell you that the first time I ever had a Clif bar, was also the last time. Seriously, it was, as Jimmy Fallon might put it, EW! To this day, my dad knows none of this, and I suppose, if he ever handed me another treat he thought was delicious, I would throw it off of a… well you get the point. I tell you this story because Clif bars have been in the news recently, and unfortunately it’s NOT because they finally made a flavor that doesn’t taste like cardboard and depression. Clif bar CEO, Kevin Cleary, has decided to start paying all of his employees to work out for just two and half hours a week. Imagine going to work every day, and instead of a lunch bell, motivational “You can do it!” music blared through the loudspeakers. It’s not time to eat; it’s
[Y]ou are never “too busy” to exercise, never. time to work out! Woo hoo! I’ll admit, this excites me, being the exercise junkie that I am. I’m in the gym every day, unless my schedule prevents it. Some days I’m outside of the fitness center before it’s even open (aka
5:45 am.) Working out is my favorite thing in the entire world, so naturally I’m jealous of anyone who gets paid to do it. My one issue with this whole deal is that the workers are only working out for two and a half hours a week. If you are going to promote exercising and healthy living, I think you should set the bar a little higher. Challenge your employees, instead of bribing them, which is what Cleary
Absolutely nothing compares to working your body to the point where you want nothing but to lie down and never get up. seems to be doing. I believe that exercise is very important, not just for the sake of staying healthy, but to just stay sane. Exercising is the best stress reliever I’ve come across in my 19 short years on this earth. Forget yoga or meditating or the completely ridiculous idea of aromatherapy. Absolutely nothing compares to working your body to the point where you want nothing but to lie down and never get up. When the sweat is literally dripping off of your nose and your breathing is heavy, that is when you hear your brain, and your body, begin to say thank you. Thank you for pushing us to our limits, they’ll say to you. Now, when you wake up the next morning and they’re cursing you asking “Why?? Why would you do this to us?” that just means
you did a good job the day before, so keep up the good work. One thing that generally steers a person away from the gym is the fear that someone will make fun of you, because you are not in the best shape. Coming from someone who has had that fear before, don’t worry about it. The gym is where you better yourself; everyone starts somewhere. Nobody is born with the ability to hold 200 pounds over their head, and if they do, they belong in a comic book with an ‘S’ on their chest, not in the gym. Another thing: you are never “too busy” to exercise, never. Kevin Cleary is the CEO of Clif, meaning he is pretty much in charge of everything that has the name Clif on it. He finds time to exercise, so why can’t you? In his interview with ABC News, Cleary says he sits down every Sunday and plans his week out, exercise-wise. “I carve out the time: when can I get rides in, when can I get runs in, then I plan it right then,” Cleary said. He has excel sheets with his “plans” going all the way back to 1999. Cleary certainly has the right idea in pushing a healthy lifestyle on his employees. Even if they only work out for two and half hours a week, that’s better than zero. “Something is better than nothing” is the mentality I always keep in the back of my mind. Even if you can only do something once, that’s 100 percent better than if you hadn’t done it at all. So keep your head up, remember that failure is always an option, and be healthy, damn it. You only get one body, so treat it right.
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Underground Campus Tunnels? By Rachel Bolton Managing Editor Just about everyone knows what it is like to suffer through an Upstate New York winter. In my dorm room closet, a pair of heavy duty winter boots await the inevitable snowstorm. Getting to class becomes a pain in the butt to deal with when you are up to your knees in snow. But what if there was another way? Instead of walking through ice and snow to get to class, what if Saint Rose had underground tunnels connecting its buildings together? Now, before you laugh me off, this is not unheard of. Back when I was looking at colleges, I went to Nazareth College and as a part of our tour they walked us through a long tunnel that connected two of their main buildings together. It was warm and well-lit down there. Personally, I thought it was pretty cool. Thanks to growing up on the Harry Potter books, I am fond of places that remind me of Hogwarts. It seems pretty magical to have an underground tunnel on campus, although Nazareth College’s looked more like a janitor’s closet than anything like Hogwarts. While it would likely cost too much money and be too timeconsuming and hindering to construct, it is interesting to think about what it would be like if Saint Rose got some tunnels. The EAC and Albertus Hall could use a walkway, or how about Lima Hall to the EAC. Of course, the obvious suggestion would be
connecting Brubacher Hall with the EAC, but I think that at that length, the college should just put in an underground train. But there is a darker side to underground tunnels. I spoke to Dr. Hollis Seamon of the English Department about her experiences with the tunnels down the street during the winter at UAlbany in the 1990’s. “One snowblinded night, I tried the tunnels. They terrified me. The walls were slick and damp, covered in yellow tiles; they smelled like catacombs and were lit by dim fluorescence, with very few signs and no way to determine direction. I was certain I’d be there forever, stuck in some sort of near-hell limbo, walking, walking, walking and never emerging.” To make matters more interesting, Dr. Seamon said that another group of people were using the tunnels for a less utilitarian purpose. “One time, a fraternity was doing something down therehazing? Recruiting? Partying? -that involved costumes and insane laughter.” In this regard, I think that the college would have more issues with possible tunnels than conveniences. Somebody would try to do something stupid down there. Since this is all hypothetical anyway, we had better start planning what we are going to wear to keep warm during the winter. Alas, no one has invented the teleporter yet. That would certainly make getting around campus in bad weather easier.
I think that the college would have more issues with possible tunnels than conveniences.
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Ne-10 Men’s Soccer GP So. New Hampshire 16 So. Connecticut 16 Adelphi 17 Stonehill 17 Merrimack 17 Le Moyne 17 Franklin Pierce 16 American Int’l 17 Bentley 17 Saint Michael’s 17 Saint Anselm 16 Assumption 16 Saint rose 17 New Haven 17
Ne-10 Women’s Tennis Record 14-1-1 0.906 13-3 0.812 11-5-1 0.676 11-5-1 0.676 12-3-2 0.765 12-5 0.706 9-6-1 0.594 9-8 0.529 6-10-1 0.382 9-8 0.529 5-11 0.312 3-11-2 0.250 1-14-2 0.118 2-15 0.118
Scores: l 1-7 at Southern New Hampshire
Ne-10 Women’s Soccer Saint rose Assumption Adelphi So. Connecticut Franklin Pierce Le Moyne Pace Stonehill
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GP 18 16 17 16 16 18 18 17
Saint Anselm 16 New Haven 17 So. New Hampshire18 Saint Michael’s 17 American Int’l 16 Merrimack 17 Bentley 17 Scores: W 2-0 at Bentley
Record 15-1-2 0.889 12-3-1 0.781 12-4-1 0.735 10-5-1 0.656 10-5-1 0.656 10-7-1 0.583 10-8 0.556 8-7-2 0.529 7-6-3 6-9-2 6-10-2 5-11-1 4-11-1 7-8-2 2-15
0.531 0.412 0.389 0.324 0.281 0.471 0.118
GP Adelphi 18 So. New Hampshire 13 Stonehill 14 Merrimack 15 Saint Michael’s 13 Assumption 15 Bentley 12 Le Moyne 15 Saint Anselm 12 New Haven 12 Saint rose 15 Franklin Pierce 13 American Int’l 12
Record 14-4 0.778 11-2 0.846 12-2 0.857 11-4 0.733 8-5 0.615 7-8 0.467 6-6 0.500 7-8 0.467 4-8 0.333 3-9 0.250 3-12 0.200 1-12 0.077 0-12 0.000
Scores: l 1-8 at Southern New Hampshire
Ne-10 Women’s Volleyball Stonehill New Haven Bentley Adelphi Saint rose So. New Hampshire Merrimack Le Moyne Franklin Pierce Saint Anselm So. Connecticut Assumption American Int’l Pace Saint Michael’s
GP 24 25 24 25 23 25 21 20 25 23 26 20 28 24 19
Record 19-5 0.792 19-6 0.760 15-9 0.625 13-12 0.520 16-7 0.696 16-9 0.640 14-7 0.667 9-11 0.450 14-11 0.560 12-11 0.522 7-19 0.269 6-14 0.300 6-22 0.214 4-20 0.167 6-13 0.316
Scores: W 3-0 vs Franklin Pierce
Saint Rose Overcomes Bentley on Senior Day By ViCToriA AddiSoN Sports Editor The Saint Rose women’s soccer team defeated Bentley on Senior Day this past Saturday by a score of 2-0, improving their overall record to 15-1-2. The win also marked the ninth consecutive season that Saint Rose has won fifteen games. Freshman forward Morgan Burchhardt scored both of the goals in the first half, with assists made by senior forward Carmelina Puopolo and junior midfielder Jennifer Busk. Sophomore keeper Ashley Homer made one save, recording the team’s eleventh shutout. The team honored five senior players with a brief celebration prior to the game- midfielders Meeghan Arno and Emily Benjamin, forward Carmelina Puopolo, and backs Jourdan Thompson and
La’Quilla Upton. “It was emotional and hard playing my last regular season home game,” said Arno. “We knew we had to come out strong because emotions were going to be high, but winning on such a great day was amazing.” Thus far throughout their careers as Golden Knights, the seniors have recorded an 89.1 winning percentage and hold an overall record of 79-6-7. Going forward, Saint Rose will compete at home in a Northeast-10 Championship Quarterfinal match on Tuesday, Nov 4 at 4:00 p.m. Their opponent is yet to be determined. “I believe our post season will be something special as long as we continue to play as a team and move the ball around,” Arno said. “I believe in this team and the things we can do.”
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By MATTHEW WOODS Staff Writer 1. A-Rod’s Suspension Lifted As Pablo Sandoval tracked down and caught the final out of the San Francisco Giants’ World Series title, many people were not thinking about what the impact of that final out meant to the game of baseball. It meant that baseball’s most polarizing figure was reinstated. New York Yankees third baseman and designated hitter, Alex Rodriguez, will officially be back on the field come the start of spring training following his 162game suspension from MLB for
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his involvement in the Biogenesis steroid ring. Rodriguez, 39, has not made a public statement following his reinstatement to the Yankees 40man roster; however, he has made appearances at other football and baseball games, including almost getting run over by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the Week 6 matchup between the Giants and the Cowboys. When Rodriguez does return to the field, many question his shape and whether or not he can still play third base and hit for power. There have been rumors swirling of Rodriguez possibly playing first base and backing up
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Going into Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs, The New York Jets named Michael Vick as the starting quarterback over Geno Smith.
Mark Teixeira. Who knows how the Yankees will use him, but it is a sure thing that he will be in a Yankee uniform come opening day. 2. Lakers Rookie Julius Randle Breaks Leg in Debut The Los Angeles Lakers were not expected to make much noise in the Western Conference this year, but they were looking for rookie Julius Randle to step up and make his presence felt. That came to an abrupt halt in the Lakers’ first regular season game, as Randle went down with a broken tibia in his debut. Randle, the seventh overall selection in this past draft, was injured during the fourth quarter of the Lakers loss to the Houston Rockets when on a drive to the basket his right leg planted and collapsed awkwardly. He was carried off on a stretcher and had successful surgery on his tibia. It was announced that his season was immediately over. The team’s highest draft choice since they drafted James Worthy first overall in 1982, 19-year-old Randle has a promising future when he returns to the NBA. 3. Maddon and Cubs Agree on Deal Former Rays’ manager Joe Maddon was not a free agent for long after opting out of his contract. Late last week, Maddon reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs to become their manager. Although Maddon agreed upon a two year deal, he can’t officially be named the Cubs manager just yet. This is a fantastic move for a team that could be on the rise in the next two seasons. Having experience with a young team, Maddon knows how to utilize young talent, and he has plenty of it within the Cubs organization
with players like Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Starlin Castro, not to mention their other highly touted prospects. This move will also help out the Cubs’ president of baseball operations, Theo Epstein, in the free agent market. Perhaps it could even land a spot for free agent and former Rays’ utility man Ben Zobrist. The Rays have since filed tampering charges against the Cubs because of the leak about the deal being made. Either way, Maddon will be the new manager of the Cubs, so be sure to keep an eye on this team over the next few years.
This is a fantastic move for a team that could be on the rise in the next two seasons. 4. Game Seven Lives Up To The Hype There are no two words better in sports than “game seven.” Game Seven, a matchup between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants lived up to the hype- and then some. With San Francisco prevailing in a nail biting 3-2 game, we saw World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner come in off of a two day rest to pitch five shutout innings to hold down the win. With his performance in the playoffs this year, Bumgarner solidified his status as one of the best postseason pitchers in history. Bumgarner mixed his sneaky fastball with his creative offspeed pitches to fool the young
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Kansas City bats. With this, their third World Series victory in six years, the San Francisco Giants are in fact a dynasty. Yes, they hadn’t made the playoffs in the years in between, but to have a run like this, they must be a dynasty. Manager Bruce Bochy also solidified himself as a Hall of Fame manager. If we can take anything from this Giants game, it’s that this team might win another World Series in two years. 5. Vick Named Starter for Lame Jets The New York Jets sat at 1-7 as they traveled to Kansas City to face off against the Chiefs this past Sunday, with all the attention on the starting quarterback position. Last week, the Jets named Michael Vick the starter for the game against the Chiefs after Geno Smith’s poor performance, in which he completed more passes to the opposition than his own team. This move is not the end of Geno’s career, but it is a hint that he is clearly not the starter for this team. Vick now takes over a team with a lack of weapons and an underachieving abysmal offense that turns the ball over more frequently than almost all other teams in the NFL. Who is to blame for the lack of success for the Jets? None other than general manager John Idzik. Idzik had a lot of wiggle room to sign players to help this team out, but decided to look the other way and allow them to sign with other teams. This is not a Rex Ryan issue, this is a player and personnel issue, as Idzik looks to get Ryan fired at the end of the season. If you are a Jets fan, I apologize for what you have to watch on Sundays, but this team is not winning any time in the near future.
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College Football Playoffs Committee Releases Rankings By Shawn BERMAN Staff Writer Last Tuesday, the College Football Playoff committee released their first official rankings of the season. Unlike the former BCS standings, which used computers, points, and percentages to help determine the best teams in the country, there is no math involved in these rankings. There are 13 people who decide the best four teams in college football. The people who vote come from various backgrounds, including current athletic directors, coaches, administrators, sports writers, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who is the only woman. The voting process is quite intricate. According to the College Football Playoff’s official Web site, the steps are as follows: 1. Each committee member will create a list of the 25 teams he or she believes to be the best in the country, in no particular order. Teams listed by three or more members will remain under con-
sideration. 2. Each member will list the best six teams, in no particular order. The six teams receiving the most votes will comprise the pool for the first ranking step. 3. In the first ranking step, each member will rank those six teams, one through six, with one being the best. The three teams receiving the fewest points will become the top three seeds. The three teams that were not seeded will be held over for the next ranking step. 4. Each member will list the six best remaining teams, in no particular order. The three teams receiving the most votes will be added to the three teams held over to comprise the next ranking step. 5. Steps No. 3 and 4 will be repeated until 25 teams have been seeded. There will be seven rounds of voting; each round will consist of a “listing step” and a “ranking step.” All members on the committee are in some way connected to at least one of the schools, meaning they are “recused” from voting for them.
According to the College Football Playoff’s official Web site, the rules for “recused” committee members are as follows: “A recused member shall not participate in any votes involving the team from which the individual is recused. A recused member is permitted to answer only factual questions about the institution from which the member is recused, but shall not be present during any deliberations regarding that team’s selection or seeding. Recused members shall not participate in discussions regarding the placement of the reduced team into a bowl game. Any recused member can participate in Step No. 1, but cannot list the team for which he or she is recused. Recused teams (i.e., teams for whom a member has been recused) receiving at least three votes in Step No. 1 will remain under consideration. A recused member can participate in Step No. 2, but cannot list the recused team. If a recused team is within one vote of advancing to the pool, that team will be pooled with the team (or teams) receiving the
fewest votes. A “tie-breaker” ranking vote will be conducted among those teams to identify the team or teams that would be added to the pool. A recused member cannot participate in Step No. 3 if the recused team is in the pool.” Now, let’s move on to the rankings. The top four teams, in order, are Mississippi State, Florida State, Auburn, and Ole Miss. The first two out are Oregon and Alabama. Three out of the top four teams are from the SEC. There has been a lot of gripe over the apparent SEC “bias” lately, and to be completely honest, it’s blown out of proportion. The SEC is the best conference in football and that’s not even up for debate. But let’s take a chill pill for a minute and step back. Mississippi State still has to play Alabama and Ole Miss, so you figure at least one of them will be eliminated from playoff contentions. Ole Miss and Auburn played this past weekend, so one of them will be out of the top four. Florida State struggled with Louisville Thursday, so they might drop a bit. I think by the
time the SEC is done beating up on each other, we are going to only have one or two SEC teams in the top four, meaning there’s still plenty of football left for Oregon, Kansas State, TCU and Michigan State to make a case to be included in the fiesta. Personally, I think Alabama will be the lone team to represent the SEC. Alabama looks to be the best team in the nation as of late, and could beat any of these teams in the top four (or any team) on a neutral field. One thing that surprised a lot of people was that Notre Dame was ranked tenth. The problem with Notre Dame is they haven’t beaten anyone. They have a “good” loss against Florida State, but it’s still a loss, and you don’t get points for losing. Overall, the rankings look good so far, and I think the playoff system will be a lot more consistent and fulfilling than it was during the whole BCS era. Plus, I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl (both semifinals) on New Year’s Day.
also sent linebacker Jonathan Casillas to New England for a pair of low-round draft picks. Casillas, through his career, has allotted 129 total tackles, and a Super Bowl ring from 2010 when he was with the New Orleans Saints. Hopefully Casillas can help to fill the void of the JerodMayo-less Patriots. If you look at the NFL trade deadline versus that of any of the other three major sports, the comparison is simply ridiculous. Sometimes, the MLB trade deadline can pass by with no major names, but at least there are more than two trades, with bigger name players. The NHL and NBA deadlines always include huge names, and it is really fun to follow the coverage for the whole day (I know I do.) So, my question is, why do so many people hype up the dead-
line, when nothing happens? One thing to notice is that any time a trade happens in football, it rarely involves first, second or third round picks, but rather picks from the fourth, fifth, sixth, and sometimes seventh rounds. This shows how much higher teams value their draft picks, as it can be seen that some of the best players in history have either been low draft choices (Tom Brady) or not drafted at all (Kurt Warner). One of the biggest offseason trades this year was the Philadelphia Eagles acquiring running back Darren Sproles, who has been a huge contributor to the Eagles this season, and the Eagles only had to send a fifth round pick to New Orleans to get him. Another big trade this offseason occurred when the Buccaneers sent tight end Tim Wright, a big contributor for the Patriots
this season, and a fourth round pick to New England for All-Pro guard Logan Mankins, although he has had some trouble with injuries this year. So why do all of these bigger trades happen in the offseason as compared to mid-season? In my opinion, it’s because teams have no clue how they will finish for the upcoming season during the offseason, so their fourth round pick could fall at the beginning of the round or closer to the end. Compared that to being in the middle of the season, when teams have a better idea of where they will finish in the standings and where they may be making a draft selection. For example, the Jets are very bad this year, and it is looking like they will pick in the top 10 in the upcoming draft. So, they shipped out a conditional sixth-
round draft pick to get former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin, who was just not fitting in the Seattle’s system. The Jets hope that Harvin can provide some veteran presence and some talent to help the team get back towards .500 or better. All in all, I think people need to stop hyping up the NFL trade deadline. If you really want something to cover in the NFL, just watch the draft. That is definitely one of my favorite football events to watch, as the first overall pick could be the next Peyton Manning, or the next Ryan Leaf. Also, offseason trades and signings could distinguish the teams headed to the Super Bowl, or those headed to the top five draft picks. Maybe the trade deadline will be better next year, but if I were a betting man, I wouldn’t put money on it.
Another Hyped NFL Trade Deadline Passes
By JOSH HELLER Staff Writer It seems like every year, once we know that the trade deadline is less than a week away, NFL fans always seem to hype it up. Frankly, I have no idea why. The 2014 NFL trade deadline was a boring one, as always, with two moves made, both by the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The first deal they made was sending safety Mark Barron, the seventh pick in the 2012 draft, to the St. Louis Rams for a fourth and sixth round pick. Barron has been a great player in his short time in the league, posting 224 tackles and three interceptions, along with a Pro Football Writers All-Rookie team honor. However, this was not the only trade that the Bucs made. They
Sports The Mullet, The Controversy, The BOZ: The Legacy of Brian Bosworth
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By Justin Porreca Staff Writer The life that Brian Bosworth wants back is something a cheesy Dish Network commercial cannot bring him. Despite an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary solely dedicated to his meteoric rise and fall, which aired this past Tuesday, do people still know who Brian Bosworth is? “They either didn’t like me or had a preconceived notion of who I was. They didn’t like ‘The Boz,’” Bosworth said in an article with Muscle and Fitness. Bosworth’s alter ego was bigger than him, bigger than Oklahoma. The Boz was egotistical, narcissistic, arrogant, rebellious, cocky, outlandish, childish, and a complete circus act. The Boz was a better fit in Vince McMahon’s WWF than the NCAA or NFL. On the field, away from the flashing cameras and microphones shoved in his face, Bosworth was the charismatic leader of the Oklahoma Sooners defense. Ever since his first game, which was a coming out party for Bosworth, a “Release the Kraken” type moment, he was a bad man. He led the Sooners from the bottom of the Big 8 to National Champions in 1985. He wreaked havoc. He was a force to be reckoned with. He would put on jaw-dropping performances, like his 22 tackles against the Miami Hurricanes. Due to his tremendous performances on the field, Bosworth became the first winner of the Dick Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s best linebacker, in 1985, his sophomore season. He won it again in 1986, becoming the first and only two-time Dick Butkus Award winner. He was also an All-American in 1985 and ‘86. He led the Sooners in tackles every season he was with the
team. Unfortunately, Bosworth’s play on the field and his accolades were not enough to propel him into superstardom. The Boz parlayed Bosworth into another stratosphere, and once he was gone, it was a futile effort to try
Instead of staying out of trouble, like his coach Barry Switzer advised him to do, the Boz consumed Bosworth’s judgment. to get him back. He was busted for steroids by the NCAA, despite being off of them. This led to his suspension and him patrolling the sidelines of the 1987 Orange Bowl, and ultimately the moment that changed Bosworth’s life. Instead of staying out of trouble, like his coach Barry Switzer advised him to do, the Boz consumed Bosworth’s judgment. Bosworth appeared on the sidelines with a t-shirt that read, “National Communists Against Athletes.” The shirt brought on a media firestorm, and ultimately caused his dismissal from the Sooners. Bosworth’s only choice from there was to enter the NFL, which brought him more scrutiny and controversy. This was the beginning of the end of Boz. He was free-falling from the dazzling heights which he ascended in his freshman season. He opted out of entering the 1987 NFL Draft to avoid being chosen by an abysmal team. He wanted to land with a big market team, like the Raiders, Giants, Jets, or even the Eagles. So he decided to enter the Supplemental Draft in June of ‘87. He was the
prize jewel of the draft; whoever landed him got themselves a franchise linebacker. None of his desired teams won the Supplemental Draft lottery. The Seahawks won, gave up their 1988 first round pick, and took the smacktalking Bosworth. Bosworth’s tenure with the Seahawks and the NFL was shortlived, not because he was an atrocious linebacker in the pros, but because his body failed him miserably. “Under intense scrutiny and intense pressure, on a very old football team, [I] still made the playoffs for the first time in seven years, was second on the team in tackles, and dislocated my shoulder against the Houston Oilers
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and continued to play on it anyway,” Bosworth told Muscle and Fitness’s Matt Tuthill. “If anyone took the time to look back and see what really happened to Boz, that was the undoing of him physically as a football player.” Bosworth’s body only allowed him to last three seasons in the NFL before he had to pull the plug on his career due to serious shoulder injuries. The lasting image of Bosworth that sports fans have of him is the iconic showdown at the goal line with Bo Jackson. As you probably know, Jackson ran over Bosworth, and that ultimately defined his career. He’s labeled as a bust for that reason, and also because he only lasted three seasons.
But it’s completely asinine to label a player a bust based on one play and injuries derailing him. Did Bosworth come into the league and stink up the joint as an inside linebacker? No. So, is he truly a bust because he could not finish his career due to injuries? Bosworth’s career was rather
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Bosworth’s body only allowed him to last three seasons in the NFL before he had to pull the plug on his career. good, albeit short-lived. He was on pace to be a great inside linebacker for the Seahawks. If Bosworth had opted to sit out his sophomore season in the NFL to repair his shoulder, he would not have been forced into early retirement. Instead, he continued to play on a bum shoulder, partially due to the Seahawks hierarchy riding on his shoulders in hopes of him leading the team back to the playoffs. The question remains though, if Bosworth’s career came to an abrupt end due to injuries and he is labeled a bust, why isn’t Jackson considered a bust? Jackson, who was originally drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1986, then redrafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the seventh round in 1987 because he opted to play baseball in ‘86, did not live up to the hype that surrounded him. Jackson was a decorated and celebrated college football player, but that did not guarantee success in the NFL. Why is that? Injuries derailed him as well. Jackson blew his hip Continued on Next Page
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and he is still passed over year after year after year. It is because out in a playoff game versus the he is still being punished for his Bengals in 1991, and needed a antics with Oklahoma as the Boz. hip replacement. His rebellion, which included his His career was shut down. Four wacked-out mullet, is the source seasons, only one season more of the problem. than Bosworth, still an incredibly One criterion for the hall is short tenure, but he’s not labeled a supposedly that the player must bust. Both had short but good ca- have proven himself worthy as a reers, but one player is has “bust” citizen. However, O.J. Simpson, etched next to his name, and the who was accused of killing his other does not. It’s because ev- wife, is in the hall. Players who eryone hated the Boz, and his came decades before Bosworth, failure gave people like Orlando Pace, the chance to have gotten in Bosworth’s antics before pounce on him Boswhen he was worth. as “The Boz” paved Brian Bosweak. No one deworth, who has fines Bosworth the way for “Neon” done nothingn as ahead of his egregious, is beDeion Sanders. time or as the ing punished for architect of the acting like every alter ego or the other college over-the-top persona. Bosworth’s student, a goofball. This is a glarantics as “The Boz” paved the ing omission from the College way for “Neon” Deion Sanders. Football Hall of Fame, and only No one stops and thanks Bos- time will tell when the hall will worth for being the inspiration to swallow their indifference and the creation of “Primetime,” ei- disdain for Bosworth and finally ther. In fact, no one even realizes put him in. this. Plus, with all of the overBrian Bosworth was just a colinflated egos swirling around the lege kid. He created the Boz, the NFL today, the Boz would fit in single most hated “character” in nicely. He would be hated to an sport’s history, and thus created a extent, but respected for his on- short-lived superstardom. Instead the-field play. of looking at his career as a glass Bosworth has still failed to be half-empty, look at it again and elected into the College Football again and realize how full it is. Hall of Fame. One of the greatest Watch highlights of his play on linebackers in College Football YouTube, his days at Oklahoma. history, and he still is not in the The man propelled himself into hall. stardom overnight with his feHe’s an All-American and a rocity and on-field talent, and the Butkus Award winner twice over, Boz turned him into a legend. ADVERTISEMENT
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The Chronicle
Recapping the NBA Opening Week
By JoSH VeSHiA Staff Writer
We are only a few games into the NBA season, and there are already plenty of interesting stories to talk about. Discussion about the NBA means that all of the LeBron chat is coming, and on top of that, injuries that could impact entire seasons for certain teams. The start of any season is a good way for teams to get rolling and find a rhythm to take with them for the rest of the season. For some, it has turned into an escape act. The season started last Tuesday with three matchups, each giving us a little taste of what is to come. We got to see the vintage NBA success, with the Spurs edging out a tough Mavericks team after receiving their rings and banner for their championship season last year. To compliment that, we got a glimpse of what most basketball experts are saying is the next big star in Anthony Davis. Davis was one block away from an opening night triple-double to go with his 26 points and 17 rebounds. With help from Ryan Anderson and his 22 points in 22 minutes, the Pelicans defeated a shallow Orlando team, and they look like they could make some noise in the West this season. They might not have enough to overcome some of the established talent in Golden State, Portland and Dallas, but they certainly have a solid mix of young and veteran players poised to raise eyebrows and uni-brows across the league. The night finished up with the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. Some of the stories from this matchup include Dwight Howard returning to Los Angeles to face his old team, or Jeremy Lin suiting up in Laker gold for the first time, also facing his former squad. But instead, we left the game realizing how much of a disaster this season looks to
be for the Lakers. James Harden had a field day, scoring 32 points and getting to the free-throw line 16 times, nearly making all of them, going 15 for 16. Kobe Bryant was held to 19 points, went 6 for 17 on the night, and missed the only 3-point shot he attempted. Bryant and Howard got into an altercation after Howard came down with a rebound and elbowed Bryant in the jaw. Bryant was right behind Dwight during the rebound, and decided to stick around and press him, looking for a steal or a tipped pass. Instead, he received a solid shot to the jaw and let it be known that he wasn’t pleased.
To compliment that, we got a glimpse of what most basketball experts are saying is the next big star in Anthony Davis. Technical fouls were given out, but there shouldn’t be too much made of the incident; Howard threw an elbow, it connected, and Kobe was Kobe, certainly not shying away from letting people know how he feels. The Lakers were down 25 in the fourth quarter as it was, and it would have no impact on the game. A big blow came seconds later, when Lakers’ first-round pick Julius Randle drove for a layup and came down awkwardly, clearly in pain. He left the game on a stretcher and it was later learned that he had broken his right leg, an injury that could leave him sidelined for the entire season. The Lakers continued on a losing streak even behind strong offensive play from their leader and legend. There seems to be no
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hope for the purple and gold portion of Los Angeles. The Oklahoma City Thunder, already plagued with long-lasting injury to their real MVP, Kevin Durant, suffered another setback in their second game of the season when star Russell Westbrook left the game with a broken right hand. He is expected to miss a few weeks, leaving the OKC team in desperate need of someone to step up. The Chicago Bulls, who are a favorite of many to win the East, had their star go down as well after missing the last two seasons to injuries. Derick Rose sprained his left ankle during the second quarter in a losing effort to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for a few minutes after initially coming down awkwardly on his ankle but left the game and also sat out during the Bulls’ next game. Speaking of Cleveland, King James’ return to his homeland was exuberant, elaborate, and possibly over-the-top. There was video played on the big screen before the game showing James amongst the city, bringing people together. He might be able to bring a city back together, but he couldn’t put a win together, as the Cavs lost in their opener to the Knicks behind 25 points from Carmelo Anthony. The Cavs look solid with rebound ability from Tristian Thompson and Kevin Love. Their first game showed the importance of the Love pickup with his good range and ability to come down with boards seemingly from nowhere. But their lack of size could be cause for concern in Cleveland as the season progresses. There are plenty of games ahead of us and the season is most definitely destined for change, as it always is. Progress for some and a desperate need for a doover button for others, the first week of the NBA opening season is in the books, and boy did it leave its mark.
Sports How to Sport When You Do Not Sport: Winning Fantasy Football (So Far)
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By Courtney Carr Staff Writer When sitting down to write this article, I am happy to report that I am sitting in the top three slots of my fantasy football league. For those who follow sports, you are probably rolling your eyes because often, and most ironically, it is those who do not understand sports that end up doing the best in these sorts of things. Since I last checked in, I have taken over control of my team and no longer rely on my friends at ESPN 104.5 the Team to help
me win. At first, I was admittedly very hesitant to take the training wheels off and try to navigate the sports world by myself, but once I did it wasn’t that bad. Yes, I accidently dropped Wes Welker instead of benching him, but really that wasn’t a big deal. My mistake of dropping him actually worked out pretty well, because at the time he wasn’t playing that well, and after all, he is a traitor (he left the Patriots to play for the Denver Broncos), but I digress. When I took over my team about four weeks ago, I never
imagined that I would stand a chance. This is because the nine other competitors in my league take the task of crafting a perfect team far more seriously than me. To me, this is just a chance to win some money, bragging rights, and some form of credibility in the sports world. While my competition are following the multiple NFL games on every week and religiously checking their stats, I am watching The Mindy Project and painting my nails. While they are talking smack on the discussion board, I
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forget that it exists and offer a delayed response a couple of weeks later. I will check in once at the beginning of the week to see if any of my players require attention or need to be switched out because they are on a bye week. If there is no red letter next to their name, I let the team carry on in their fantasy world and interfere as little as possible. Aside from actively interacting with their teams, I have also found that the ladies in my league are very familiar with the players on their rosters. To me,73092 it seems
like they know who the players played for in the past, what they are currently up to, and their favorite breakfast cereal. This is in sharp contrast to the minimal name recognition that I have while scrolling through the hundreds of players that I could add to my roster. In fact, my cousin laughed at me during the drafting process, because I wanted to pick a player just because their name rhymed. With this in mind, I could argue that my lack of attention and knowledge is actually beneficial. To me, the players are nothing more than statistics, as I hold no allegiance to the players (except to a few Patriots). Unlike many football fans, I do not worry myself with who are viewed as enemies or if I can bring myself to playing the starting quarter back from a rival’s team. I solely pick players based on their projected points and if they can help me take down other fantasy teams. Honestly, I could not tell you the first name of the people on my roster, never mind what team any of them play for. What I can tell you, however, is that Arian Foster is my favorite person and Drew Brees is my savior. These are also two players that I can say people are jealous that I have and maybe even a little resentful that a non-football fan managed to have snagged some pretty solid players. I may not know how to sport, but it’s becoming clear that I do know how to read stats in a way that allow me to continue to creep up the leader board. Although there are about four weeks left until playoffs, I am feeling pretty confident that I stand a chance to remain in the top three, if not dethrone the current league leader. Watch out, Erin Andrews, word on the street is that if you interpret sports with zero emotional attachment, understanding it becomes ten times easier.
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