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The League’s Nick Kroll stars in a new Comedy Central show
Story on page 4
A life redeemed
After a childhood filled with misery, underdog author fosters his story RACHEL KRAMER Senior Life Editor Anthony’s foster parents abused him sexually for as long as he could remember. Junior applied mathematics major Nigel Brown-Ward’s foster parents abused him as well. Anthony ran away when he was 6 years old and was raped on the streets of Niagara, N.Y. Shortly afterward, he spent the night in a crack house where an older woman molested him. Brown-Ward had the same fate. Anthony is a figment of Brown-Ward’s imagination and is the main character of his self-published novel, The Life of Me. While Anthony’s life is fictional, it is based off the events that occurred throughout BrownWard’s childhood. Brown-Ward has sold 1,800 copies of his first novel – a majority of them as eBooks. He hopes to continue to spread the message of what can happen to kids within the foster care system. Brown-Ward describes one of the many times he suffered sexual abuse from his childhood through Anthony’s eyes: “Every time he penetrated me, an abusive blow from my past struck me … I had no tears, only a rush of hate at the world I was thrown into and a hunger for vengeance to all who injured me mentally, emotionally and physically. It seemed like hours as I lay there bloody from my a** being ripped apart. He got up and simply left like he just finished a business proposal.” Brown-Ward, who considered himself a difficult child, was tossed through 39 different foster homes before he turned 14 years old. His parents were declared unfit to raise him and his two siblings due to drug abuse when he was 11 months old. Brown-Ward was then split up from his 3-year-old brother and 1-year-old sister in the foster care system; while he went to Niagara Falls, they were sent to Rochester, N.Y. Similar to Anthony, the main character, Brown-Ward would run away from his toxic home life only to be placed right back into the system and into yet another abusive and
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Nigel Brown-Ward, a junior applied mathematics major, wrote and self-published his book titled The Life of Me, which is based on the true story of his life growing up through the foster care system.
uncaring house. Events like this caused an immense amount of anger to build inside BrownWard. While he couldn’t speak about the events he endured when he was a child, he began to write poems at the age of 11 to escape the “hells” in his mind. It was his way of imagining a better future. “I wrote very emotional poems that expressed the hard times I was going through,” Brown-Ward said. “I wrote about the pain I was going through and the hate I was going through from my past. I wrote about the hope that one day I wouldn’t be in that situation and one day I would do better than where I came from.” This is a trait he passed on to the characters in his book. Anthony explains his need to relieve anger using poetry: “[My poem book] was my best friend, and my rage got jealous because writing my pain down was the only way I didn’t have to deal with [it].”
It wasn’t until Brown-Ward was 14 that he decided to share his poems and story with the world. This was the same time he moved in with his last foster parent, Annette Knight, and his life started looking up. Knight, now 72 years old, had already been a foster parent for 26 years before adopting Brown-Ward. As a biological mother to five children, to Knight, being a foster parent isn’t about the money – it’s about the difference she can make in the lives of the children she adopts. Brown-Ward accepted Knight as his grandmother, a name he uses to describe her to this day. She is characterized in his book as Anthony’s grandmother, Ms. Green. Anthony and Ms. Green maintain a very similar relationship to the one between Brown-Ward and Knight: familial and loving. When Knight first read the book, she was in tears. “I started crying when I read his book because there were so many things in there that were a part of his life,” Knight said. “Even
though he wasn’t able to talk it out face to face, he was able to put it in the book. To me, that is a process of healing and being able to move on in your life. I am so proud of that man.” To this day, Brown-Ward is thankful for the time and energy Knight put into raising him. While other foster parents didn’t care about his mental health, Knight went to counseling with him until he was able to keep his anger under control. “He was quite challenging and I was always thinking, ‘How am I going to deal with this kid?’ But when a person tells me, ‘I don’t want to deal with this kid’ it makes me want to deal with it more,” Knight said. “I have a lot of love to give and God knows I love that child.” Her tough-love approach to parenting allowed her to become one of the few people Brown-Ward could trust and look up to. Knight was the driving force behind Brown-Ward’s education. She helped him get through high school and into college because she considers education to hold enormous value in her life even though she never went to college. “[Education] is the biggest key of all and I believe you can do it no matter what,” Knight said. “You can become successful. Don’t use the things that have happened throughout your life as a crutch. Rise above all of that and you can be even better. That’s what I tell my children: Don’t be like me when you can be better.” These values are reflected in The Life of Me through Ms. Green’s conversations with Anthony. She encourages him to stay in school despite multiple suspensions. Brown-Ward was suspended and expelled in high school due to fighting and talking back to his teachers. According to Knight, he was a challenging, argumentative student and many teachers didn’t understand what he had gone through. Anthony is the same way. While Anthony is portrayed as an only child in the book, Brown-Ward’s older brother, Talmage Brown-Ward, played a major role in encouraging him to continue with his education. Talmage paid out of pocket to help with the application and enrollment fees to make sure his brother was able to go to college. After being apart for nine years in different foster families around the Buffalo/Niagara region, the two eventually found each other and reunited at the age of 9. They have formed an “unbreakable bond,” according to Brown-Ward. Continued on page 6
UB professors help prepare NY for Season suddenly looks golden, Bulls future natural disasters remain undefeated RACHEL RAIMONDI organization’s website. They are also memAsst. News Editor
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Chris Renschler, associate professor of geography, was appointed to NYS Respond, a commission New York Governor Andrew Cuomo created in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Two UB professors are working with experts across New York to prepare the state for future natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Chris Renschler, associate professor of geography, and Adel Sadek, professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering, were appointed to commissions New York Governor Andrew Cuomo created in response to the devastation left by the storm in October. Hurricane Sandy caused approximately 8.1 million homes to lose power and New York City rationed gasoline for 15 days, according to Time Magazine. Cuomo plans to make the state more resilient. Renschler and Sadek’s colleagues said they are excellent choices for the commissions. As members of UB’s Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (MCEER), they have experience dealing with and addressing “a variety of hazards, both natural and man-made, on critical infrastructure, facilities, and society,” according to the
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bers of UB 2020’s Extreme Events: Mitigation and Response team, which assisted Haiti after the earthquake in 2010. “It’s more than looking at the suffering; it’s coming up with solutions and preventative measures,” Renschler said, though he could not disclose the commissions’ proposals made to the governor on Jan. 3. He was appointed to NYS Respond, the commission tasked with ensuring the state is able to better manage resources and deploy more trained personnel to respond to emergencies. Renschler believes this won’t be the last time New York faces extreme weather but said by managing our resources and response efforts, we can lessen the effects of a disaster. NYS Respond and NYS 2100, in collaboration with NYS Ready, make up Cuomo’s panel, which brings experts together to find solutions. According to Renschler, this is the best way to make progress. Sharing different perspectives shaped by multiple disciplines makes him think, “OK, we can do this.”
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Buffalo improves to 3-0 in conference play for first time since ’98-99 OWEN O’BRIEN Staff Writer In a game where no Buffalo player scored over 16 points or attempted more than 13 shots, the women’s basketball team achieved its season-high for points in a victory. The Bulls (5-11, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) continued their dominance in MAC play Wednesday evening with a 69-54 victory at Kent State (2-14, 0-3 MAC). The win marks the Bulls’ second consecutive double-digit victory and their third straight win. Continued on page 6
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EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief Aaron Mansfield Senior Managing Editor Brian Josephs Managing Editor Rebecca Bratek Editorial Editor Ashley Steves News EDItors Sara DiNatale, Co-Senior Lisa Khoury, Co-Senior Sam Fernando, Asst. Rachel Raimondi, Asst. LIFE EDITORS Rachel Kramer, Senior Lyzi White Lisa Epstein, Asst. ARTS EDITORS Elva Aguilar, Senior Lisa de la Torre, Asst. Nathaniel Smith, Asst. Max Crinnin, Asst. SPORTS EDITORS Joseph Konze Jr., Senior Jon Gagnon Ben Tarhan Markus McCaine, Asst.
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Te’o’s love story hoax raises questions all around College football fan or not, everybody now knows the name Manti Te’o. The Notre Dame linebacker’s story was both tragic and inspiring. In the span of one week, Te’o lost both his grandmother to natural causes and his girlfriend Lennay Kekua to leukemia. Upon receiving the news, Te’o took the field and led his team to a 20-3 victory over Michigan State, racking up 12 tackles. He missed Kekua’s funeral because he promised her he would never miss a game. He told reporters she was the love of his life and he would join her and his grandmother again someday. Tragic, beautiful and inspiring. Except part of the story wasn’t real. There’s no record that Lennay Kekua even exists. Don’t be confused – this is not the plot summary of an episode of Catfish. It is a very elaborate hoax by someone who, if the allegations hold true, probably thought he would never get caught. What was once a heartbreaking love story and a tale of overcoming adversity is now a public debacle. In September, Te’o suffered a very public loss that ended up being very fake. Now he has to deal with reality. The hoax is not just a mess for Te’o, though. People know Lennay Kekua because she has been written about. There are articles with anecdotes involving her, broadcasts with her picture and quotes in them and interviews with Te’o where he has discussed her.
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Outside of Deadspin, the organization that had been investigating and broke the story on Wednesday, the Te’o/Kekua love story didn’t throw up any alarms. No one seemed to notice four news organizations listed different dates for her death (the Sept. 22 issue of South Bend Tribune has it as Sept. 11, 2012, while a later issue had it on Sept. 12. New York Post has it three days after the death of Te’o’s grandmother; ESPN and CBS have it four days later). No one seemed concerned that a Sports Illustrated interview with Te’o back in September seemed to have gaps and missing details. This story should change journalism. Each source borrowed from another, each believing (and having no reason to doubt) that Lennay Kekua existed. Each organization reported on every detail – the car crash, the cancer diagnosis, the death. They printed and reprinted, and no one bothered to get quotes from her or contact her family. If Te’o said she was real, she was real. Te’o and Kekua’s “first” meeting was not at Stanford in 2009, because they had another “first” meeting on Twitter in 2011. Te’o told officials at Notre Dame last month he never met Kekua, contrary to a story written about the pair in the South Bend Tribune that stated “their stares got pleasantly tangled.” CBS This Morning ran a story with a quote from Kekua as well as her photo after her death, which ended up being a Facebook picture from an anonymous woman living in California. That photo was taken by a classmate of the woman and a friend of Te’o, Ronaiah
Tuiasosopo. There are no accident or medical records for Kekua and no record of her at Stanford University, where Te’o said she had graduated from and where they “met.” There’s, of course, a lot of speculation about Manti Te’o’s motive. A common conversation is one that has revolved around the possibility of Te’o actually being in a relationship with Tuiasosopo. According to Deadspin, Tuiasosopo was in a car crash a couple months before Kekua allegedly was in one with a drunk driver. Is Lennay Kekua actually Tuiasosopo, who Deadspin accuses of making the fake account? It would make sense for Te’o – a religious student at a Catholic school who brings God into every interview and a football star trying to break his way into the NFL – to hide it, even in such a ridiculous way. Others have accused him of publicity to generate Heisman Trophy discussion, but why go back all the way to 2009, where their alleged first encounter at Stanford was? Was this all an attempt for the expected first-round pick to get his draft stock up? There is a lot we still don’t know, especially as he continues to remain silent on the allegations, and we can’t pass full judgment on him without knowing the full story. But whatever happened here, Te’o brought it upon himself. Email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
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Losing my religion
Forced removal of religious symbols violates teacher’s freedom of religion If a teacher’s religious preference isn’t being forced on his or her students and doesn’t detract from the education process, should it still be hidden? Cheektowaga Central School District says yes. Joelle Silver, a high school biology and anatomy teacher in the district, was issued a letter to remove posters and sticky notes with religious messages on them, as well as other religious symbols, from her classroom or she would be terminated. Among the materials Silver was asked to remove was a poster with a verse from I Corinthians, “Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. And everything you do must be done in love” superimposed over images of schoolbooks and an American flag. She had also posted quotes from Ronald Reagan reading “without God, democracy will not and cannot endure” and “if ever we forget that we are One nation Under God, then we will be a Nation gone under.” The request came after a single student complained to the school and said he or she felt isolated. Since the threat, Silver, represented by the American Freedom Law Center, has taken the issue to court and charged district officials with violating her First Amendment rights. The separation of church and state has reached a near-hostile level, and if Silver was
not forcing her religion down her students’ throats, she has a case. The organization fighting against Silver is the Freedom from Religion Foundation, the largest organization advocating for non-theists. There’s confusion when an organization that forces freedom from religion gets to advocate for the school but not a person fighting for freedom of religion. Rebecca Markert, attorney for FFRF, told The Buffalo News employees of public schools “are prohibited from professing religious beliefs and imposing them on students.” Was Silver ever intentionally pushing her religion, though, or was she displaying it for her own purpose? The teacher allegedly made a religious reference in a class, to which the same student complained, but if the references were not recurring or frequent, there is no reason to be offended by it. The argument is a teacher has an obligation to be leave her faith at the door the moment she heads to work even if she is neutral in her teaching methods. Silver’s attorney, Robert J. Muise, argued the officials “essentially want her to cease being a Christian once she enters school district property.” There is an obvious stigma in the country around Christianity, one associated with intolerance and hate, and we’ve gotten to the point where the religion (and
all religions, for that matter) is completely taboo. We’re worried about students being forced to believe in something instead of teaching them to question things and make their own decisions, no matter what is around them. And because of that, our students are offended just looking at a religious symbol. The argument goes both ways, no matter the symbol or the side. In 2012, Tennessee journalism teacher Richard Yoakley was forced out of his high school after expressing support for a couple of controversial student articles – one being an account of being an atheist in a Christian school that was censored by the school director and the other an article about a gay student. The latter of the two was censored because the school director wanted to protect the school from “disruption,” but Yoakley believed it was good for discussion and students should learn to think for themselves. And for that, he was required to leave. In the quest for tolerance, intolerance is often prevalent. As long as a teacher – specifically Silver – is not forcing her students to inherit her beliefs, then she should be free to hold onto her religion just as the students should be free to discuss it and question it. Email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
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Life, Arts & Entertainment Krollin’ in the Deep LISA DE LA TORRE Asst. Arts Editor
Here’s a riddle: what do a plastic surgeon for animals, a vapid 20-something PR rep and a delusional NBA referee have in common? The answer: Comedian Nick Kroll will make you laugh out loud as he embodies each of the three and more as part of his new comedy, Kroll Show. Best known as Rodney Ruxin from FX hit The League, Kroll is both creator and star of Kroll Show, a sketch comedy unlike many in the genre. Its recurring segments and spinoffs give the show a more cohesive feel than a string of randomly thrown together skits. “It’s a really dense kind of experience watching it, and I think that it’s sort of an intersection between sketch and more narrative storytelling, like a sitcom,” Kroll said. “I like to think of it as a bunch of miniseries, that you keep coming back to … learning more about each character and storyline.” According to Kroll, these underlying plotlines will grow and morph throughout the season in order to keep viewers feeling connected to certain characters but also intrigued by what’s to come. And judging by his performance in the pilot episode, fans can expect a healthy amount of absurdity on the horizon. Within the first five minutes of the episode, his experience with character acting is immediately apparent. We see Kroll dressed in full drag as Liz G., one-half of “PubLIZity,” a public relations duo made up of two friends named Liz. His demeanor is laughable, and as he babbles along with Liz B. (Jenny Slate, Raising Hope) it’s almost easy to forget there is actually a 34-year-old man underneath the curly blonde wig and lipstick. While the “PubLIZity” segment is lighthearted in nature, it still manages to nail the shallow aspect of most reality television – a goal that was intentional, Kroll stated. “We felt like something like ‘PubLIZity’… gave us an opportunity to sort of comment on the amount of reality shows and the amount of programming like that,” Kroll said. “We wanted to make something that felt relevant and completely current without being tied to references to people and things that will not feel important in six months.” Although not as full of social commentary, another notable segment of the pilot is “Wheels, Ontario,” which features Kroll as the only able-bodied teenager in a school for the physically disabled. The premise is bizarre, and much of the laughter prompted by the segment is a result of the sheer awkwardness occurring on screen. Regardless, the segment indicates to viewers that Kroll Show promises to be one of the more off-color comedies available this coming season.
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Black Veil Brides unveil a new sound FELICIA HUNT Contributing Writer
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Comedian Nick Kroll stars in his variety show Kroll Show Wednesday nights at 10:30 on Comedy Central.
In addition to these strange new characters, the Kroll Show’s first season will include some of Kroll’s better-known personas from various standup performances and “Funny-or-Die” video clips, like the eccentric “Fabrice Fabrice” and “El Chupacabra.” Yet, though all of these characters have certain aspects that make them hilarious, Kroll can’t identify one character he enjoys more than the others. “It’s just really whatever makes me laugh … it seems as though a lot of my characters like to think that they’re very important when they’re not, and I guess there’s something
funny to me about that,” Kroll said. “It’s always fun creating new ones…and then you have so many to choose from … You always learn more and more about the characters every time you do them.” Students looking for a quirky comedic fix can catch Kroll Show Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central. Email: arts@ubspectrum.com
Rocky debut
Long. Live. A$AP is an average effort BRIAN JOSEPHS Senior Managing Editor Album: Long. Live. A$AP Artist: A$AP Rocky Label: Polo Grounds Music/RCA Grade: BIt’s not like A$AP Rocky at least had some momentum going his way. All of the bigger releases of the past few months already passed, and the projected Jan 15. release was far away enough to escape the shadow of Kendrick Lamar’s monumental album. In theory, the one-month early leak would be harmful from a sale standpoint, but the surprise factor of having such an early leak could’ve translated to good publicity for Long. Live. A$AP. Not the case. A$AP Rocky’s much-anticipated debut didn’t make that much of a splash in the coming weeks. It doesn’t look like Long. Live. A$AP. will gain that much more attention on its actual release date with the Internet blogosphere going crazy over Justin Timberlake’s newest release. It’s actually uncanny a song like “Suit & Tie” would overshadow A$AP’s debut. The song has a celebratory party feel with Timbaland’s lush instrumentals accompanying Timberlake’s suggestive cooing. Having Jay-Z as a guest of honor doesn’t hurt too much either. A$AP is hosting a party of his own minus the suits, but with the urban-meetsEuropean designers swagger. It’s as if he’s a jester as he seamlessly finds some sort of
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way to entertain in any setting, whether it’s in the electronic blitzkrieg of “Wild for the Night” with Skillrex and Birdy Nam Nam or fashion runway-ready “Fashion Killa.” The problem is nobody really comes to the party for a jester; they come for the actual party, which fails if it doesn’t have a proper host. Long. Live. A$AP.’s host, which is supposed to be A$AP, never actually arrives. The rapper’s personality in this album comes across as too malleable, and he just doesn’t leave the same impression as he did in his 2011 mixtape, Live. Love. A$AP. The result is a forgettable debut. On his mixtape, the Harlem representative was galvanizing in its thumping opening track. Long. Live. A$AP.’s title track attempts to do the same but fails in what was essentially supposed to be a mission statement – a
crucial moment. It feels alienating, especially in its awkward transition to its sing-song hook. The listener hears “Who says you can’t live forever?” It’s an understandable sentiment, but it nowhere near relatable to the thrills of the “ball ‘till you fall” mentality. What brings the album down a little further is how it fails to deliver in what’s supposed to be its biggest moments. Schoolboy Q and A$AP’s prior collaborations – “Hands on the Wheel” and “Brand New Guy” – were outstanding. But on “PMW (All I Really Need),” he sounds far too contained. “F***in’ Problems,” which features 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and Drake – masters of delivering hip-hop thrills – doesn’t feel visceral enough to be any more than a short-lived college party anthem. Posse cut “1 Train” is saved by solid verses by Big K.R.I.T and the hilarious Danny Brown. “Antsy cause I’m high like Michael Jackson penny loafers/Moonwalkin’ on the sun, barefoot with shades on,” Brown raps. The less-anticipated tracks actually save the album. “Wild for the Night” is a certified club banger, while the cinematic production of “Hell” – which features Santigold – has that slow burn that feels rewarding, and most importantly, replayable. Also, the beat selection remains top-notch throughout Long. Live. A$AP. But when he reaches the reflective closing track, “Suddenly,” the celebration doesn’t feel earned. There’s a feeling of unused potential. Email: arts@ubspectrum.com
Artist: Black Veil Brides Album: Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones Release Date: Jan. 8 Label: Lava/Universal Republic Grade: B Concept albums are a complex task for even the most talented musicians. Masterpieces like Green Day’s American Idiot and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon may exemplify successful albums within the genre, but most bands’ attempts at concept albums leave much to be desired. While California glam rockers Black Veil Brides have managed to avoid total failure with their third album, Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones, it’s no masterpiece. Vocalist Andy Biersack, bassist Ashley Purdy, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx and drummer Christian “CC” Coma, resemble Mötley Crüe with a twist of Tim Burton. Heavy black makeup, war paint, tight leather pants and hair-sprayed locks have attracted a fan base of 13-year-old scene girls. Though the band has been ridiculed for its outrageous looks, Black Veiled Brides has still managed to win awards and grace the covers of several magazines. The moments where Wretched and Divine succeeds helps listeners look past the band’s bizarre aesthetics. Producer John Feldmann gave the album a more radio-friendly feel than previous Black Veil Brides releases. Feldmann has worked with artists from The Used to Hilary Duff. “New Year’s Day” and “I Am Bulletproof ” showcase Feldmann’s influence with catchy choruses and gang vocals. Biersack’s vocals remain gritty, while Jinxx’s and Pitts’ guitars cascade alongside and are reminiscent of Adam Gontier from Three Days Grace at times. The “F.E.A.R” interludes, voiced by Aiden vocalist William Francis, do nothing for the album. While they were included for the upcoming movie that will accompany Wretched and Divine, Francis does not sound menacing enough to be the villain. “Days Are Numbered” is a stand-out track with an anthem tone. The song features The Used vocalist Bert McCracken, whose chilling screams and growls give the mostly pop-infused album a rock sound. While the band has improved from 2011’s Set the World on Fire, Wretched and Divine is not necessarily a noteworthy concept album. Black Veil Brides will be in Buffalo next Wednesday at Club Infinity for The Church of the Wild Ones tour. Email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Pan-seared salmon with a dry rub and steamed green beans JOE KONZE JR Senior Sports Editor I have always been a fan of food and cooking. In my free time, I’m at home testing and tweaking recipes – creating dishes that appeal to my taste. However, during winter recess, I enjoyed cooking holiday favorites a little too much, as is the case with many people. I developed some unhealthy eating habits. My mom makes the best clove meatball cookies. When they are lying around the house, I tend to eat them in passing. Headed to the kitchen? I think I’ll have another cookie. I saw two healthy recipes on wegmans. com and decided to combine and mesh them to my liking. It’s an affordable meal and takes around 40 minutes to cook – perfect for the novice chef. Pan-seared salmon with dry rub and steamed green beans: One piece of salmon is preferable, considering this is the time of the year people are trying to cut down after holiday hibernation. But feel free to cook two if you would like. Take about 1-2 tbsp of Old Bay seafood seasoning and coat both sides of the salmon. There are enough flavors in that small amount so it’s not over powering. Turn two of your stovetop burners to a medium-high setting and add 1tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of basting oil to each pan. While you are waiting for the pans to heat up, grab a mixing bowl and add as many green beans as you want. I usually do 1/2 cup to 1 cup of green beans.
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Lightly coat your green beans with salt and pepper. By this time, your pans should be heated and ready to go. Place your green beans in one pan and your salmon in another. Let the salmon cook in the pan until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees. (Just make sure when you are checking the internal temperature, you are placing your thermometer in to the thickest part of the fish. If you don’t own a thermometer, cook until it flakes when you stick a fork in it.) For the green beans, cook them about 3-5 minutes or until tender. Place on a plate and let it sit for two minutes. Health facts Pan-seared salmon: 506 calories, 34.72 g total fat, 51 mg cholesterol, 52 mg sodium, 0 carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 0 sugar, 24.82 g protein. Green beans: 180 calories, 10 g carbohydrates, (4 g fiber), 4 g protein, 14 g fat, (2 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 630 mg sodium. This should help get you on the right track of eating healthier. I know it has helped me a little bit. Plus, I’ve learned by cooking more and more what my personal preferences are when combining recipes to make entrées that I like. More importantly, I know that it is difficult to eat healthy, but the more you cook, the more you become proud of the dishes you make. Plus you know exactly what is going into your food, making it easier to count your calories. Email: joseph.konze@ubspectrum.com
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Research assistant threatens to walk if demands aren’t met, professor opens door LYZI WHITE Life Editor Anthony Ridge, a senior biomedical engineering major, expressed his outrage on Monday after his research adviser, Leonard Calderon, gave him an ultimatum: either Ridge actually start going to the laboratory and do more than make baking soda volcanoes or he is fired. Ridge was offended by his adviser’s insinuations, stating they were completely false and he did as much work as anyone else in the lab, although he was never actually there when other students were. He showed up whenever he was finished catching up on Breaking Bad, so he couldn’t really be sure how much stuff they actually did. He was pretty positive he did as much work as them, though. Ridge responded to his adviser by writing a poorly thought out and self-entitled list of demands he required for Calderon’s “ridiculous and unwarranted insult.” The list included four “get out of jail passes,” which Ridge described as pieces of paper invalidating any grade lower than an 80 (although there were only three graded assignments, Ridge said he just wanted to be careful), no work on weekends, a designated partner at all times – Ridge casually suggested a girl who just happened to be the smartest girl in the class – and some money put on his UB card because he was running out of Campus Cash. The senior was completely taken aback when Calderon refused to meet his demands. “All of the hard work I put into that lab – when I actually showed up – and this is how the old dude repays me,” Ridge said, skipping his office hours to complain about how unfair and discriminatory his boss was. “He just hates me because this one time, he caught me making out with a girl on top of our work station. Apparently they had to get the whole lab decontaminated because we knocked over one measly beaker of sodium cyanide, which apparently is ‘dangerous’ or something. I think he was just overreacting, I didn’t read anything about that in my biology 101 textbook.”
Ridge offered to help fix the lab, but when the message containing the time and details of the cleanup were “weirdly” erased from his email inbox, he decided to go on a weekend vacation to Canada instead. It was not his fault “in any way or form,” but he claimed Calderon still held a grudge. “Whenever I go into the lab and the other students are there, they’re just hanging around and eating,” Ridge said. “At least I go in and make volcanoes. At least I do science and s**t.” Ridge was unaware he usually entered the laboratory when the students were on their lunch break, as he failed to talk to – or even acknowledge – any of his colleagues. Emily Bartell, a sophomore biomedical engineering major and Ridge’s colleague, was unaware he even worked in the lab until asked to describe him, which she did as the “guy whose elementary school volcanoes she always had to clean up.” “I thought Calderon’s fourth grade son was the one leaving those things,” Bartell mused. “They weren’t even that good really. They didn’t even shoot out the baking soda. Are you sure that guy is part of his lab?” Calderon refused to comment, only shaking his head and muttering, “I swear on his resume he sounded like he was a good choice.” Ridge said he stole his older brother’s resume. His future still up in the air because he forgot about the meeting with Calderon that was supposed to decide it, and Ridge is continuing to weigh his options. “I might just go over Calderon’s head and take my list of demands to the dean of my school, whatever one that is,” Ridge said heatedly. “I guess I have to check the HUB first. You know what, maybe I’ll just join another lab and make my volcanoes there. That’ll show that uptight bigot. Actually, that means I’ll have to add more to my resume. Maybe I’ll just go watch Breaking Bad.” Email: features@ubspectrum.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Day’s significance at UB KELSEY BENNETT Staff Writer In a sense, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed twice, according to Dr. Keith Griffler, chair and associate professor of transnational studies. Some of the campus community is disappointed with how Americans have come to neglect what they feel is the true meaning of King’s message. However, other professors and organizations feel our students and faculty are acting in the spirit of the holiday, as they commemorate King through speeches and food drives annually. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed by UB on Jan. 21. No classes will be held. “[King was killed] first as a person and second in the iconization of a leader who would not be remotely satisfied with where we are as a world today,” Griffler said in an email. King was killed on April 4, 1968 and some of Griffler’s first memories regarding the Civil Rights Movement came in the years following King’s assassination. A period in which “[King’s] memory and legacy were still a living presence,” Griffler said. The holiday brings back a sense of that presence, according to Griffler. But to be true to King’s spirit, the day should commemorate the billions of people still fighting similar struggles, he said. King’s dream hasn’t been fulfilled, accord-
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UB is observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21. King spoke at Kleinhans in Buffalo in Nov. 1967, and the photo above is taken from The Spectrum’s archives of coverage of that speech.
ing to William Richardson, the graduate adviser for Fight the Power and a master’s student in UB’s sociology department. He wishes the university community would understand that. Continued on page 6
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Continued from page 1: Season suddenly looks golden, Bulls remain undefeated in MAC Sophomore guard Sloane Walton led the team with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting, including 3 for 6 from behind the arc. Walton is the Bulls’ third different leading scorer in as many games. This is the first season the Bulls have started 3-0 since joining the MAC in the 199899 season. “[Athletic Director] Danny White hired me to do a job and the job that I’m supposed to do is to go out there and manage these young women to help them understand that it’s important to put a group together that all believes in the same cause and success can come,” said head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. “I’m not trying to sound cliché or corny. I’m being real honest. What we are trying to do is manage this journey we are on together.” Kent State built an early six-point lead in the first 4:30 of the game before the Buffalo attack countered. A 3-pointer from sophomore forward Kristen Sharkey began a 35-16 Bulls run to end the first half and take a 13-point lead into the locker room at halftime. The Buffalo defense held Kent State to just 25 percent shooting from the field in the half. “[We] were finally able to get our rhythm in the first half that was a tremendous lift,” LegetteJack said. “With Sloan [Walton] stepping in and Christa Baccas coming off the bench, they gave us that lift that we needed to get that rhythm into that synergy.” Kent State began the second half much like the first. The Golden Flashes scored the first four points of the half to pull within single digits, but with the score 51-42 with just under 11 minutes remaining, Buffalo went on a 10-1 run to extend its lead to 18, the largest of the game. The Bulls were able to breathe easily from then on. Junior forward Cherridy Thornton scored the final eight points to cap off the victory. She finished second on the team in scoring with 14 points. “I wish I could tell you we are there yet, but
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MAC East Player of the Week Mackenzie Loesing (above) and the Bulls picked up their third conference win of the season on the road as they beat Kent State 69-54. The Bulls are 3-0 for the first since joining the MAC in ‘98-99.
we are not,” Legette-Jack said. “What we want to do is stay in the moment. We are trying to get our kids to understand the next possession is the most important possession and the next stop is the most important stop.” Much of the Bulls’ offensive efficiency can be credited to their defensive play. Buffalo forced 23 turnovers, which the squad converted into 23 points. The 23 turnovers are the most the Bulls have forced in conference play. “In order to force 23 turnovers against anybody, it takes a collective effort,” Legette-Jack said. “We’re not where we want to be, but we are certainly closer to where we want to be.” The Bulls’ collective unselfishness has led to five different leading scorers in the past five games. The strong bench play continues to fa-
vor them during their win streak, as Buffalo’s reserves outscored Kent State’s 40-12. The Bulls’ bench has outscored opponents 77-22 in conference play. Sophomore forward Christa Baccas continued to prove herself as a force in the paint as she blocked three shots. She scored 12 points along with her second consecutive 14-rebound game. “Nobody on this team points the finger [at anybody else],” Legette-Jack said. “It’s all about: ‘I have to do better, I have to do more.’” The Bulls look to extend their conference winning streak to four on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Toledo (14-2, 2-1 MAC). Game time is set for 2 p.m. Email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Continued from page 1: A life redeemed “If I could say I looked up to anyone or if anyone was a father figure to me, [someone] who always taught me to follow my dreams or take risks because you never know what’s going to come out of it, it would be my older brother,” he said. This is where the lives of author and character separate. Anthony never gets the chance to further his education due to the dramatic events that unfold throughout the book. While this story originated as an autobiography, Brown-Ward decided there could be a deeper meaning than just sharing his personal struggle. He believed a fictional representation would be more relatable to a general audience. He wanted his book to be about the situations people go through on a day-to-day basis, about what people may not know their fellow peers go through daily. Brown-Ward values the importance of writing about what he knows. That is why the struggles Anthony goes through, the relationships he forms and the poems he writes all come from Brown-Ward’s life experiences. “There is a difference between an imaginative writer who can write off of their imagination versus a writer who can work off of his or her experience and who can also make it knowledgeable and a great read,” Brown-Ward said. Even though he doesn’t write about his years in college, Brown-Ward takes his opportunity to further his education seriously. When he was accepted to UB, he was one of the 50,000 students nationwide awarded with a scholarship through the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). For 30 years, the EOP’s goal has been to “provide an avenue for admission and means of support for talented students who have not reached their full academic potential due to barriers in their educational, economic or personal background,” according to its website. Brown-Ward met Denise Hare, EOP’s senior academic adviser, when he was admitted to UB. According to him, she changed his life and made it possible for him to thrive in Buffalo. She helped him find a place to live and find food when he couldn’t afford it. Hare never expected anything in return. She said his graduation would be enough of a reward. Even though writing is a major part of his life right now, Brown-Ward is at UB to earn his degree in applied mathematics. He plans on getting his Ph.D. in applied mathematics, cryptology or statistical analysis.
He said he has a mind that needs to be constantly challenged and changed. However, depending on how everything pans out with his writing, he may never end up using his degree. He said it will enable him to be able to have a career as an educator of math and not just an author. “I am going full-fledged [with my writing], but I know I will always have my degree,” Brown-Ward said. “Writing is a gift. It is something I am naturally good at. Being a voice to people is something I know I’m good at.” Most of his time goes toward producing his book. He self-edits, self-publishes, self-markets and self-promotes. Brown-Ward has never taken a college English class but doesn’t consider that to be a disadvantage to his writing. He said a lot of great authors – such as Zane, an erotic novelist – started out as self-publishers. Create Space, an independent publishing company, prints The Life of Me on demand. The company also set up a connection between Brown-Ward and businesses like Amazon and Barnes & Noble so he is able to sell his book online. However, Brown-Ward takes it upon himself to promote his book and expand his readership. He uses social media outlets such as Facebook and his website, lifeofmee.com. “[Word of mouth] spreads fast,” BrownWard said. “It doesn’t matter if someone finds you annoying because you are always pushing your book. That’s just what happens. You can’t be afraid of anyone. In reality, it’s your job as a self-published author to market and advertise for your own book.” One of his readers, Megan Georgia, was so inspired by his book she offered to assist with Brown-Ward’s dream of helping foster children in high school. Georgia is a grant director and a marketing and financing director for a major company. She offered to help fund the not-yet-named nonprofit organization he plans to start. According to Brown-Ward, this organization will target foster children starting in ninth grade and teach them the importance of staying in school, applying for college, getting involved and “having a life outside the system.” BrownWard estimates a project like this will cost around $85,000 to get started and be initially successful. Knight isn’t surprised Brown-Ward wants to make a difference. It was one of the values she instilled on him as he grew up with her.
“He has a heart as big as this world, but for it to really open up, it’s hard,” Knight said. “He puts that tough-guy attitude up sometimes but I always tell him, ‘come down a notch and come down, baby.’ I told him not to let his good looks run him over or go to his head.” Knight said it is important to give back because she believes “someone along the way gave to you.” Brown-Ward hopes his book will serve as a start to change the way people look at children in the foster care system. Hare believes even though Brown-Ward told an engaging story, a fictional book is not likely to have the same impact on society as an autobiography. “[The book] provides no real documentation,” Hare said. “However, it does expose some real concerns about foster care and growing up around a criminal and dysfunctional element.” This is the mindset Brown-Ward wants his readers to develop. He wants the average person to see what some children go through when they are lost or uncared for in the foster care system. Because Brown-Ward has decided to selfpublish his book, he noticed some errors since the initial release. In order to give his books a more polished feel, Brown-Ward has enlisted the help of a professional editor. He doesn’t think the existing errors have hindered the story and the point he strives to get across. Brown-Ward believes people will understand the meaning of The Life of Me as long as they read without a critical editing lens. A second version of the story was released with many of the errors fixed. Brown-Ward hopes to eventually take classes and more successfully edit his own work. For now, he doesn’t mind paying someone to help him with the technical aspect as long as he can tell his story. Brown-Ward is currently working on editing the sequel to The Life of Me, titled The Unexpected Happy Ending, which continues the story of Anthony’s life, relationships and struggles. He hopes the ending of Anthony’s story will be available for purchase in early February. When he is completely done with the two books, he hopes to gain the support of a major publishing company and eventually turn the story into a play or a movie. Until the world hears his message, he and Anthony will continue striving for a life of peace.
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Continued from page 1: UB professors help prepare NY for future natural disasters “Extreme weather is the new normal,” Cuomo said in the State of the State address on Jan. 4. “In the past two years, we have had two storms, each with the odds of a 100-year occurrence … recent events demand that we get serious once and for all. We need to act, not simply react.” Cuomo talked about future improvements to the electrical power grid, fuel systems, communication systems and infrastructure. NYS 2100 is the commission tasked with protecting – or when necessary, replacing – existing transportation, energy and environmental systems. Sadek is collaborating with a subcommittee of this commission, which will focus on transportation – Sadek’s specialty. Sadek, who studies transportation planning
and engineering, as well as the use of collisionavoidance and traffic control systems, is currently director of UB’s Transportation Systems Engineering Lab. He and the subcommittee will concentrate on enhancing bridges, tunnels and roads used by citizens in evacuations and response teams going into affected areas. “Our task is to help make sure that transportation infrastructure is more resilient in cases of extreme events like Hurricane Sandy,” Sadek said to UB Reporter. Sadek was attending conferences in Washington D.C. and was unavailable for an interview at the time of reporting. The commissions have developed solutions
that will take action immediately; however, most change will not happen overnight and there are still uncontrollable factors that affect the magnitude of storm damage, according to Renschler. Although experts corrected deficiencies that impacted New York during Hurricane Irene in 2011, the state was not able to p revent Hurricane Sandy’s impact. Renschler believes how and when a storm hits the coast causes additional challenges. However, preparing as much as possible is the first step in overcoming the storms. Email: news@ubspectrum.com
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Continued from page 5: Martin Luther King Jr. Day’s significance at UB “Today many of us are all too willing to compromise our principles for short term gain, or to gain acceptance from the crowd,” Richardson said in an email. “Looking at many of the problems that our campus, city and nation [have], a good majority of them persist not because people don’t care, but because people aren’t willing to speak up.” King’s dream was about our rights as individuals, not simply the black community’s ability to gain positions of power, Richardson said. King desired change – positive change – for the equality of the African American community in the United States. He fought for this cause, persuading the community through non-violent acts to secure a place for equal rights in our country. In Nov. 1967, King came and spoke at Kleinhans Music Hall in downtown Buffalo. In his speech, he said, “I am still convinced that non-violence is the most potent weapon to an oppressed people,” according to The Spectrum archives. He went on to say, “I still have faith in the future and will not yield to the politics of despair.” Richardson feels King and the day represent the “life and times of a man who gave his all for his people’s freedom and that of everyone else in this nation.” King’s presence is still remembered in Buffalo, in part through UB sponsored events. Each year, UB has a Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration day as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series. William Regan, director of the office of special events, said bringing in a speaker in honor of King started in the ’70s as part of the minorities program. This series aims to “address [Martin Luther King’s] legacy, which we try to portray through personal contacts of Martin Luther King Jr.,” Regan said. In the past, King’s daughter, Bernice King, and his son, Martin Luther King III, have spoken to the UB community. Other individuals involved in civil rights activism are also asked to speak at this event each year, according to Regan. This year’s speaker is Walter Mosley, a novelist and social commentator. He will speak at the Center for the Arts on Feb. 28. Mosely has written on the black experience in America. In his novels he demonstrates “the cultural quality of existence of African Americans for the past seven to eight decades,” Regan said. Quality of life is also on the minds of 12 UB volunteers who will be participating in The Martin Luther King Day of Service. The student-organized food drive will benefit the Food Bank of WNY, according to Baylee Richards, the graduate assistant for community engagement. The event is Jan. 21 and run by the Service Collaborative of Western New York and the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. Volunteers will go to Hamburg and collect canned goods at 9 a.m. To Jessie Carter, lecturer of transnational studies, such involvement by the community is what Martin Luther King Jr. Day should represent to our students and staff. “It’s not just about Martin Luther King Jr.; there [are] so many people involved,” Carter said. But to some, like Richardson, even on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, segregation within the community is prevalent, and despite the progress we have made for civil rights, he still hopes for a day when individuals can become a nation where people are “truly equal.” Email: news@ubspectrum.com
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Junior forward Javon McCrea (12) had a career-high 33 points to go along with 10 rebounds, but the Bulls were unable to pull off their first conference win as they fell to Kent State 80-68 at Alumni Arena Wednesday night.
Flashes spoil McCrea’s mastery, strike struggling Bulls
Bulls lose fourth straight, open MAC play 0-3 JON GAGNON Sports Editor The excitement of an intense, hard-fought second half lingered in Alumni Arena after the men’s basketball team lost last Saturday. Fans left with equal disappointment after Wednesday night’s game. The Bulls (5-12, 0-3 Mid-American Conference) claimed their first lead of the game at the 10:36 mark in the second half. From that point, the score was tied five times and the lead changed four times. The back-and-forth action the half offered ended shortly after the Bulls took a 66-64 lead with six minutes left, as Kent State (11-6, 2-1 MAC) finished the game on a 16-2 run to defeat the Bulls 80-68. Junior forward Javon McCrea had arguably his best game in a Bulls uniform. His 33 points were a career high and he exhibited his presence equally on the defensive end, grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking four shots. “I know Kent doesn’t like to play defense, so I really try and get a lot of shots up against them,” McCrea said. He shot a perfect 15 for 15 at the foul line and as a team, the Bulls shot 33 for 38. Four Kent State players fouled out as a result of the 55 combined foul calls in the game.
“It was a great performance by him, and he’s a great player,” said Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff. “[He’s] one of the best players to come into this league in a long time. He’s a tough matchup for a lot of teams and he was certainly a tough matchup for us tonight.” With nine minutes remaining, McCrea made a lay up to give the Bulls a four-point, 62-58 lead, their largest of the game. His next points didn’t come until a pair of free throws with two minutes left, but his seven-minute absence sparked Kent State’s 22-6 run to close the game. Head coach Reggie Witherspoon touched on how the Bulls weren’t able to come away with a victory, despite McCrea’s career performance. “Our guys battled until the end,” Witherspoon said. “Obviously the two areas we struggled in were turnovers and our three-point shooting.” The Bulls committed 20 turnovers – doubling their opponent’s output of 10 – and shot 3 for 22 from beyond the arc. They’re now 10 for 57 from deep in conference play. “The turnovers and the shooting are going hand in hand,” Witherspoon said. “We’re not passing the ball well enough that we’re getting the ball consistently to guys in rhythm.” Senior guard Tony Watson is regarded as the team’s most consistent three-point threat,
but Watson has struggled shooting of late (3 for 22 from three over his past three games). It didn’t get any better on Wednesday, as he and starting point guard freshman Jarryn Skeete combined to go 1 for 16 from three-point land (Watson 1 for 12). Though Skeete struggled from long range, he still managed to chip in nine points, including five crucial points that came in back-to-back possessions to give the Bulls their first lead of the game midway through the second half. The Bulls were unable to faze the Flashes’ leading scorers. Randal Holt tied his career high and led the team with 27 points – 19 of which came in the second half – including 5 for 5 from three-point range and a perfect 8 for 8 at the free throw line. As a team, the Golden Flashes went 9 for 17 from downtown. The team’s leading scorer, forward Chris Evans, came two points shy of a career high with 25 points that were highlighted by multiple high-flying, fast-break dunks and a career-high 14 rebounds. The Bulls will attempt to win their first conference game at home on Saturday when they host Bowling Green (6-10, 1-2 MAC). Tip is set for 7 p.m. Email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Drop the puck; it’s time to go! MEG LEACH Staff Writer Finally, it’s the article everyone has been waiting for: the NHL preview comes out with the start of the long-awaited NHL season. The coming season brings excitement to the minds of hockey analysts and reporters. Without preseason games, the groundbreaking free agent signings of last summer will put some memorable faces in new uniforms with no sort of trial run to smooth out the wrinkles. Eastern Conference: New York Rangers: When the Rangers fans finally got back into the hockey mindset, most had the same reaction when they reviewed their team’s lineup: “Holy smokes! We have Rick Nash!” Nash brings the game of an offensive juggernaut to the team. He had 30 goals and 29 assists last season that could help push them from the Conference Finals to the Stanley Cup. Boston Bruins: Tim Thomas’ year off from the NHL didn’t seem like that big of a deal when there wasn’t a season. Now, the MVP goalie is sitting on his couch, leaving his backup, Tuukka Rask, to take the starting job. Rask has probably one of the hardest jobs in hockey in the coming season. Fans in Boston have a history of greatness on the ice and in the crease. It’s all on the young goaltender to bring the team up to greatness. Carolina Hurricanes: There’ll be no “Staaling” the engines of the ’Canes this year because brotherly love just might bring the perennial, “too little, too late” team to contention. The offseason acquisition of Jordan Staal puts two of the famed hockey family’s brothers on the same team. Staal will be centering the second line, while his brother and captain, Eric Staal, commands the first. To Eric’s right, former Washington Capitals winger, Alexander Semin, will be a dangerous sniper to any goalie the men in red come across. Semin had 21 goals and 33 assists last year.
Cam Ward is still fantastic, too. Obligatory Buffalo Sabres statement: The First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo is more than ready to accept fans into its midst. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is anxious for the season, publicly commenting that the lockout was a “waste of time.” The Sabres hosted a Blue and White scrimmage earlier in the week and welcomed fans for free admission, filling the 18,000-seat arena to ring in the new hockey season. Western Conference: LA Kings: The pressure is on the Kings to repeat after their stellar ascension to victory last season, being the only eight-seeded team to make it to and win the Stanley Cup Final in the new playoff format. The Kings focused on maintaining a winning combination, re-signing key players like Dustin Penner during free agency, rather than disturbing the mix with new faces. But what more do you need if you’re the Kings? Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick could win a cup by themselves, blindfolded, if they really wanted to. Minnesota Wild: The Minnesota Wild were a part of one of the biggest trades in the offseason, bringing hometown boys back to familiar Minnesota ice. The Wild recruited and spent good money on New Jersey captain Zach Parise and Predators defenseman Ryan Suter. Both players signed massive 13-year contracts. There is a commitment to greatness in the North Star State; failure is not an option.
Dallas Stars: Jaromir Jagr made his impressive return to the NHL ranks after a stint playing on the big ice in Russia. The two-time Stanley Cup winner showed he hadn’t missed a beat with 19 goals and 35 assists for the Flyers last season. Dallas was just nosed out of the playoffs last season, finishing in 10th place in the West and just four points shy of eighth place. Kari Lehtonen stays in net for the Stars, and with a goalie mask that portrays the likeness of Chuck Norris, they won’t win games – other teams will simply not show up. Stanley Cup Prediction: New York Rangers over St. Louis Blues, in six. With the addition of Nash, the Rangers have improved an already strong scoring core, a grinding defense and a star goaltender that can lead them to the final contest. The Blues were a sleeper pick last year and shocked the West, coming in second place in the conference. Jaroslav Halak is a streaky goaltender, but he can be clutch in crunch time, as he showed in his playoff run two years ago with the Montreal Canadiens. They have three 50-point forwards and are complemented by their top defensive line, which combined for 84 points last season. With a short season, anything can happen. Teams will not have the 34-game cushion to get into their roles and lines. It’s go time from the start, and every game matters. Teams will be vying for a playoff spot from the moment the puck drops at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Here we are. The Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Fame Class of 2013 has been announced. A n d if you are having trouble recalling the newest inductees, that is natural. There are none. For the first time since 1996, Cooperstown will not be inducting any players to its exclusive club this July. The most anticipated hall of fame results in the 77 years of voting have come and gone and it’s time for the debates to begin. It is hard to find a player in this class who isn’t cluttered with controversy. It was the first year of eligibility for Sammy Sosa, who received below 13 percent of the vote. His pal Mark McGwire returned to the ballot for a seventh time and received under 17 percent of the vote. It was these two men whose 1998 homerun race arguably saved baseball. Unfortunately, their connections to steroids are indisputable. It was also the first year on the ballot for one of the greatest hitters of all-time, Barry Bonds, and one of the greatest pitchers, Roger Clemens. However, these two are also poster children of the Steroid Era. The 11-time all-star, seven-time Cy Young winner, two-time World Series champion and Most Valuable Player, Roger Clemens, received the highest total with 37.6 percent of the votes. These four athletes have clear connections to steroids and don’t deserve to be part of baseball’s elite. Not yet, at least. What is the worst part about the Steroid Era? It has tainted even the clean players, or the idea of a clean player. Jeff Bagwell, who was a career .297 hitter over 15 seasons with 449 home runs, has now been denied his rightly earned plaque for the third time. He received just shy of 60 percent of the vote, leaving him short of the necessary 75 percent for baseball immortality. Bagwell lacks connections to steroids, but somehow, he has been roped in with these players because of the years he played and the fact that “he’s big.” Craig Biggio, one of only 28 players to record over 3,000 hits in his career, also came up short of Cooperstown. Biggio also has no connections to steroids. If you look at him, you will know why. Biggio was a hard-nosed player who played the game the right way. Over his 25-year career, Biggio recorded 16 seasons in which he played at least 140 games. His reward? A rejection letter in his first year of eligibility. Mike Piazza, the greatest offensive catcher of all-time, will have to wait at least another summer to give his hall of fame acceptance speech. Piazza ranks first in homeruns (427), fourth in runs batted in (1,335), fifth in batting average (.308) and first in slugging percentage (.545) among catchers in MLB history. No other catcher is in the top five in more than three of these four categories. Piazza, however, only received 57.8 percent of the vote. Piazza also has a spotless record, but thanks to his peers, 42 percent of the writers were afraid to vote him in as a first ballot hall-of-fame player. Players like Bonds, Sosa, McGwire and Clemens were the definition of long shots to be enshrined in their first year of eligibility. However, the question on the minds of sports fans was: how would the “clean” players be affected? Clearly, there are no “clean” players. Or at least that’s what the Baseball Writers Association of America thinks. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? The voters have made it clear this is not their state of mind. And if you think I’m furious about there being no Class of 2013, just talk to a business owner in Cooperstown who just saw the craziest week of the year gone thanks to needles and lies. Email: owenobri@buffalo.edu