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International Proportions
An Interview with Jhumpa Lahiri
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The Spectrum had an opportunity to interview Jhumpa Lahiri, winner of the Pulitizer Prize in 2000 for Interpreter of Maladies. She will be speaking as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series in the Center for the Arts on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
International Fiesta “Global Kaleidoscope,” featuring dances by a number of the international clubs, will take place this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts.
MICHAEL TYSONAsst. Life Editor It’s not every day that students can learn about several foreign cultures and get entertained with many different styles of dance – all from the comfort and convenience of the Center for the Arts.
Lahiri has received many additional honors for her writing, including the PEN/Hemingway Award, an O. Henry Prize, and the Addison Metcalf Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She was also recently appointed to President Barack Obama’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The Spectrum: The University at Buffalo has a very diverse mix of students from all over the world. What can you tell them from your own experiences as an immigrant to the United States? Jhumpa Lahiri: I’m technically an immigrant; I came here when I was two. I was born in London, so I’m technically an immigrant on paper. I think, in practical terms, I’m more identified as a child of immigrants. My understanding of the immigrant experience is more-or-less based on the life with my parents – watching them and seeing how they negotiated life in a new land and, I suppose, inheriting some of their distance from the United States as a result. I’ve been surrounded by immigrants all my life because of my parents and the friends they had, and now in my adult life as well, for other reasons. TS: You’ve received a plethora of awards throughout your lifetime; which are you the most proud of? JL: I don’t really think of them in that way. I’m grateful for them. I’ve been surprised by most of them. They’re not something I look for or expect, in terms of my writing. The recognition has brought me many things and taken me many places and allowed me to have a lot of opportunities that I might not have, and, in that sense, I am particularly grateful for the doors that have opened up. I think positively in those terms, but there’s no way I could rank them in order of preference. I suppose the most significant was the first time I was awarded. It was some recognition of my work as an adult, and it was just a very small award called the Henfield Prize, and I was a finalist for that. I remember that it was significant because I was still really searching for my identity as a writer, so that came at a time when it was particularly meaningful, something that told me to keep going.
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JHUMPA LAHIRI emerging writer. I think at a certain point, you want to be accepted – i.e. published – and at the same time, at least for me, that wasn’t what was driving the writing. It’s nice when they converge, but one does not necessarily drive the other, and I think that some rejection is good because it strengthens your resolve – or, at least, it strengthened my resolve – to just keep at it and keep trying and trying to write better. Which remains the goal, after all.
JL: I just had some ideas for stories and I wrote them. I just write what comes; sometimes it’s a novel, and sometimes it’s a story. I don’t really decide consciously to write one or the other. I just start writing and I use what’s in my mind to work with. I don’t go searching for a form, and I think some ideas are meant to be stories and some ideas are meant to be novels. I try to think about that before I start something. I don’t believe in writing a novel just for the sake of writing a novel, and I don’t think a story should be forced to be a novel. I think that I tend to write it as a story if I can, and if I can’t, then I turn it into a novel, or try to. TS: There has been a lot of criticism, in terms of financial gain and avenues to pursue, for students graduating with English degrees today. What would you say to these critics, and what would you say to the students?
TS: It’s been stated that many of your early works were rejected. What gave you the strength to continue to write? JL: It’s a strange situation as an
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On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the International Club Council will put on the annual International Fiesta. This year’s theme is Global Kaleidoscope and it promises to have many elements blended into one evening. “What the audience is going to see during the show is the hard work and the devotion that students put into this event,” said Janice Tong, the international club council coordinator and a
senior social sciences interdisciplinary major with a concentration in international studies. “They actually started preparing last year, so all this hard work and all this effort is condensed into the eight minutes that they have on stage. I hope people enjoy it.” What the event boils down to is an international dance competition that weaves together traditional and modern themes that have to do with the dancing club’s origin. There are elements of both education and entertainment. Clubs are not limited in their membership, according to Tong. For instance, the Indian Student Association, though mostly made
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up of Indian students, has many students who were raised locally. The fiesta welcomes the curious. “International students have a lot of passion,” Tong said. “It’s really a cultural exchange and I hope that the audience can get a little exposure through this experience. Also, I hope they realize that there are clubs that they can approach if they have questions or are curious.” In addition to the free tickets the Student Association has been giving out over the past couple weeks, 200 tickets are on sale at the CFA box office for $10.
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Several differences emerged when researchers were measuring cardiovascular response to measured amounts of caffeine. As the percentage of caffeine intake increased, boys experienced a cardiovascular response in which blood pressure increased and heart rate decreased.
TS: You’ve had a lot of success as a novelist, but for Unaccustomed Earth, you switched to the short story format. Why the switch?
JL: Well, it’s never going to be otherwise. It is a crapshoot; it’s never been guaranteed. Everyone knows that – it’s irrelevant. If someone wants to write stories, or paint, or any art – if they have that need and that drive, they will do what they love and figure out a way to live. That’s been the history of artists throughout time, and I doubt that it will ever change. I don’t think it should change. I believe there should always be that hard, cold reality in the mind of an aspiring artist. There’s really no way around it.
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Girls did not have the same response. The significance of the split in the physical response was compounded by the study’s findings regarding motivation for caffeine use, according to Temple. “Boys tended to report that they used caffeine to get a rush or to get high or to enhance athletic performance,” Temple said. “Girls didn’t report using caffeine for those reasons.” Researchers were intrigued by these differences. Courtesy of Michaela Kovyakov
Study: Girls Not as Sensitive to Caffeine as Boys MADELEINE BURNSStaff Writer Sorry, ladies; it appears that gulping down all that caffeine during high school might not have been as effective as once thought. Boys are more sensitive than girls to the effects of caffeine, according to results of a study conducted by Jennifer L. Temple, Ph.D., assistant professor of nutrition and exercise science at the University at Buffalo. Temple’s study, which focused on adolescents aged 12 to 17, explored the effects of acute caffeine on adolescents and is the first to show a gender gap in physiological response to the commonly used drug. “Our primary evidence suggests that boys may be experiencing something different from the caffeine than girls,” Temple said. “[Girls] don’t get the same rush from the caffeine.”
“Originally, we didn’t predict any gender differences because gender differences in caffeine response haven’t really been reported much,” Temple said. In a follow-up study, researchers explored the physical mechanism that is responsible for the differences in response. Research suggests that steroid-hormones such as estrodiol, a sex hormone present in females and males, could affect the metabolism of caffeine. Females tend to be most responsive to caffeine when estrodiol levels are low. Therefore, female sensitivity to caffeine fluctuates depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle, Temple said. Patterns of consumption may also contribute to how teens react to caffeine. While girls are likely to consume tea or coffee with low levels of caffeine, boys tend to purchase energy drinks and ingest maximum levels of caffeine in very short time periods, according to Temple. According to Ryan Vargas, a shift manager at Spot Coffee on Elmwood Avenue, teens are consuming caffeinated beverages more often than in past years. Drinks that have “tons of sugar and tons of caffeine” are often served to the younger demographic, as teens take advantage of increasing freedoms. Additionally, peers often influence teens’ decisions to try caffeinated beverages, Vargas said. “When you get older, you enjoy [caffeinated beverages] as much as you can,” Vargas said. “You want all you can get your hands on.”
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Galliano Fired from Dior Fashion Label British fashion designer John Galliano was released by the Dior fashion label following the anti-Semitic remarks he made last week. The decision was made after a video surfaced that showed Galliano speaking to two women at a Paris café, where he allegedly made the comment, “I love Hitler.” The video then shows Galliano telling a café patron that “people like you would be dead today… your forefathers would be gassed.” Galliano denies any allegations about the incident.
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Update on University Honors College Relocation GRACE CLARKEStaff Writer The construction of the new University Honors College within Capen Library is expected to be finished by June 1, and the modern addition will bring an update to Capen Library.
provide even more excitement for the university about this unique space. I am sure that this new home will catalyze even greater student success through the College.” The effort to merge student study environments with learning environments is the beginning of a plan to remodel the campus libraries. The new location will give the Honors College a more prominent space on campus and will house the theses of past and present members.
The Honors College, formerly in 214 Talbert Hall, will bring an abundance versatile space for its members and other students alike, according to Krista Hanypsiak, administrative director of the University Honors College.
“The Honors College produces some of our most distinguished graduates, and I am particularly pleased to see them moving into a highly visible, high-tech, innovative space,” Weber said in an interview with the UB Reporter.
Representatives from the Honors College would make no comment on the cost of either the expansion or the grant that is said to have funded a lounge within the new facility.
The new location of the Honors College has replaced the Silent Study Area, which is now on the bottom floor of the library. Student opinions vary on the new location being inside one of the main libraries on North Campus.
“It is important for students to have an area to meet together,” Hanypsiak said. “It will be a multi-purpose space, with places for group study and areas for evening social activities.” There are currently 1,035 students in the Honors College, according to Hanypsiak. The expansion will be mainly used as the offices for the Honors College, but there will also be classrooms located in the area that other students will be able to utilize. Additionally, there will be advising centers for academics, fellowships and scholarships available for both Honors College members and other students. The new space is being designed for student comfort and flexibility. Hanypsiak hopes that students will take advantage of the new area and utilize the furniture’s mobility to create an environment fit for their needs. The move comes as an initiative of UB 2020 and the “Heart of the Campus” project, which aims to establish a centralized “heart” on North Campus. The merging of the two locations is seen as a way to integrate learning into other areas of the school. “It is exciting to see the new Honors College take shape during the construction,” said A. Scott Weber, vice provost and dean of undergraduate education. “Seeing the plans materialize during the past several months
“[I find it] odd that they would use an entire section of the library,” said Josh Gordon, a senior fine arts and political science major. “I hope they use the same amount of money to update the rest of the library….During finals week, Capen is filled with students and it is always a mess. Maybe this will help the library get cleaned up for the rest of the students.” The Honors College area will have classrooms and lounges that are open to all students, with some areas restricted to Honors College members. Honors College student Ariel Wynne, a junior exercise science major, sees the new renovation as an exciting change for the program. “The [new] location will be more accessible,” Wynne said. “It will provide more space for tutoring and be more influential than the previous location in Talbert [Hall].”
Apparently, many more than just students violate campus regulations against drinking. Alcoholic beverages were served at a meeting Monday evening to seven members of the faculty, a Buffalo city councilman, and a visiting high State official from Albany. The meeting was called by Dr. John E. Drotning in Room 232, Norton Hall. Several students called The Spectrum office and the Student Association offices to complain about “faculty drinking illegally in the Student Union.” Liquor bottles were plainly visible from the hall outside the meeting room, and when a Spectrum photographer entered to take pictures, one faculty member said: “I know what you’re doing. Sure, we’re drinking booze— big deal. Get out.”
Construction on the new Honors College has been taking place during offhours to help minimize the amount of disturbance to students working in the library. Additional reporting by Amanda Jonas, investigative reporter.
The photographer was escorted to the door by Dr. Drotning.
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Dr. Drotning said that he “must have been partly aware” of the ban on liquor, but that he “was not concerned about it.” “There is no State law against liquor on campus,” he said. “When I sit down to have a drink before dinner, I don’t think about the law.” He admitted that students might be upset that faculty appear to “get dual status.” But he said: “At some stage in life, you get treated differently than at others.” Dr. Drotning refused to reveal the names of other faculty members at the meeting, but he said that all were from the faculty of Social Sciences and Administration.
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Galliano’s dismissal came on the first day of Paris’s fashion week. The Dior label has tried to distance itself from the controversy. Dior’s chief executive has said that Galliano’s remarks are completely contradictory to the values of Christian Dior, the label’s founder. Fashion critics have acknowledged that despite Galliano’s great work in the industry, this type of behavior is impossible to ignore. Actress Natalie Portman, who has worked in Dior fashion and with Galliano, has also expressed her disgust over the anti-Semitic remarks.
Last American WWI Veteran Dies Frank Buckles, the last-surviving World War I veteran, has died at the age of 110. Buckles died of natural causes in his Charles Town, W.Va. home. Buckles enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917 when he was only 16 years old. He was turned down because of his age by the Navy and Marines but was able to convince an Army recruiter that he was 21. Buckles served as a driver and warehouse clerk stationed in England and France. He never saw action but rose to the rank of corporal during his service. After the war, Buckles helped return prisoners to Germany. During World War II, Buckles was taken prisoner by the Japanese while working for a shipping company in the Philippines. In 2008, Buckles was honored at a special ceremony at the Pentagon, and, in 2009, he helped to rededicate a memorial in Washington, D.C. The only other known survivors of WWI are 110-year-old Florence Green and 109-year-old Claude Choules, both of whom are British.
Homeland Security Employee Involved in Drug Charge A Homeland Security employee working at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport was arrested for assisting drug dealers at the airport. The arrest took place early Tuesday, and the employee’s name has not been released. The woman allegedly provided airport and security information to known drug dealers and even helped them in passing through security checkpoints. She was an employee for the Transportation Security Administration, which works to screen passengers and baggage. Officials say she was watched for several months before federal agents found out her ties to Buffalo drug dealers. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and officials from the TSA office in Buffalo helped in conducting the investigation. Agents from the FBI and DEA carried out the arrest. The TSA and federal agencies have not released any other details regarding the extent of the woman’s role in assisting drug trafficking.
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Allowing State Flexibility on Health Care is Reasonable Logical appeal to right by Obama During President Barack Obama’s first term, few issues have provided more frustration for him than health care. The process leading to the bill that was passed a year ago was long and arduous, and Obama faced a lot of criticism along the way. Whether it was from liberals who thought the plan wasn’t comprehensive enough, or conservatives who were vehemently opposed to the government playing any role whatsoever in the health care business, Obama found it quite difficult to please anyone on this subject. Things didn’t get much better this past January, when the House Republicans passed a bill repealing Obama’s health care plan. Granted, the bill was largely symbolic, as the Senate quickly voted it down. Still, the message was clear; many were unhappy with the current state of health care. That’s why on Monday, Obama made an appeal to the right on this subject, making a proposal that would allow greater state flexibility when it came to health care reform.
Essentially, if a state disagreed with the current health care system, it could implement its own plan, but only if the new plan was just as feasible as the current plan. Naturally, this has led to some controversy. Many on the left feel that Obama has made too many appeals to the right lately, such as his compromise on upper-class tax cuts, and his Wall Street Journal op-ed calling for deregulation in many industries. Considering that President Bush rarely appealed to the left during his administration, many people are frustrated with the efforts that Obama is taking to appeal to the right. In the simplest sense, they believe he is going too far. The Spectrum, however, does not feel this way. While we understand the left’s desire to have Obama take more consideration of its beliefs and demands, we don’t believe Obama is giving up a great deal with this proposal. Plus, we find it a good thing that the president is not simply appealing to his party’s desires;
he is doing what he feels is best for the nation. Keep this in mind: in order for states to be able to install their own health care plans, they would have to meet several key requirements. Their plans would provide coverage just as comprehensive and affordable as Obama’s plan, and they would have to cover just as many people, and not add anything to the federal deficit. If anything, Obama is issuing a challenge to the right. Republicans think they can pass a health care plan better than his; he’s letting them try, albeit on his own terms. It is unknown how this will play out. Perhaps, many states will implement their own health care plans; perhaps, they will find themselves unable to meet the requirements laid out in Obama’s proposal. What we can say with confidence, however, is that Obama is not giving too much ground with this proposal. He is simply letting states take their own approach to what is a highly controversial issue.
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It was revealed that at the facility, many prematurely born infants had been over-radiated while being treated at the facility. In a particularly alarming case, one infant had been irradiated from head to toe.
What the incident at the Downstate Medical Center proves is that stricter federal regulation is necessary in this industry. While instances like that are hardly the norm, accidents do happen, and if there is no regulation, there will be more accidents. Over the past decade, there have been several attempts to create standards and requirements for this industry, but they have all failed. In 2006, the Senate passed a bill that would create minimum
So, pretend you’re slipping out for a bathroom break – you know, the same way you leave night class early every week by putting your books away smoothly, zipping your backpack up silently, and holding your jacket and bag out of your professor’s sight while you tip-toe toward the door – and get on the web immediately. (Breathe easy, the KFC reference will make sense soon enough.) Oh, you’re already in the middle of an overly loud bathroom break between classes and needed some literature to take your mind off how awkward you’re making it for the other restroom patrons? Then drop The Spectrum and get to a computer; there’s no way your butt can get any dirtier than it already is after sitting on a UB toilet, anyway.
If these descriptions haven’t intrigued you, it’s probably because you’re a female. (This isn’t another Spectrum sexist column, I promise.) Ironically, that’s what makes Barstool so impressive: it’s meant for guys (as evidenced by the plethora of half-naked women, “Smokeshow of the Day” feature, and “Guess That Ass” segment), but girls tend to frequent the site just as much as their male counterparts.
Obviously, a story like this begs several questions. For one, it raises questions about just how qualified the people working in the Downstate Medical Center are. It would seem like someone with the qualifications to work for a professional organization would be able to prevent tragedies like this from happening.
Generally, no specific degree is required to hold these positions. In some states, a bachelor’s degree may be required; in others, an associate’s degree; in still others, a certification process.
In fact, he’ll probably make fun of you for being stuck in 2008, and he was planning to either fail you for living under a rock or send KFC an e-mail to humiliate you on the Internet.
In other words, it’s the Internet.
In the aftermath, the state commissioner of health, Nirav R. Shah, has ordered an investigation into the Center, in order to find out what practices led to these egregious oversights.
In 15 states, radiation therapists (those who administer radiation treatment to cancer patients) are unregulated, while imaging technologists (those who are trained to perform x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs) are unregulated in 11 states. From this, it can be clear that this profession operates without a lot of oversight.
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Trying to sum up Barstool is difficult, but this is what I’ve come up with: it’s a city-specific, humor-based blog geared toward unmarried men that provides hilarious commentary on various news stories, videos, and smoking hot girls while bordering the thin line that separates copyright infringement, sexism, and political correctness.
Last weekend, a rather shocking story came out of the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn.
An even larger issue, however, is the question of regulation within the radiation industry. Quite simply, there isn’t much being done to regulate this industry.
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education and certification requirements, but Congress adjourned before the House was able to vote. In 2009, a similar effort was made, but with equally unsatisfying results. There seems to be very little traction for this bill, probably because no Congressman with any serious clout has been willing to take up the cause. Perhaps, in the aftermath of this story, that will change. Now that people are more aware of the problems that can occur in this largely unregulated industry, Congress will be more likely to become part of the cause. Only time will tell if this bill is ever passed, but The Spectrum believes it should be. While it is not known if unqualified employees were the reason this tragedy occurred, it is certainly not an unreasonable suspicion. If regulations were passed so that only qualified radiology technologists could be hired, the likelihood of occurrences like this would decrease significantly. The entire radiation industry could sleep a lot more easily.
Whether they’re checking to see if their Facebook pictures are of Smokeshowquality, picking apart the flaws of the girls featured on the site, or wondering about what guys find funny, Barstool gets plenty of hits from curious females. My favorite part about the site, however, has little to do with the girls featured. Well, usually. Although I love watching the videos, with my recent favorites being “2 Dudes Respond to ‘Rear View Girls,’” “Is This The Best Post-House Burned Down In A Fire Live Interview Of All Time?,” (yes, it was) and “The Big 3 Is Now Complete…,” I can’t get enough of the “Does This Look Like The Face Of…” additions. The best part about Barstool (New York) is that it’s impossible to pick a best part. It gets updated numerous times throughout the day, gives hilarious – yet accurate – perspectives on New York sports teams, keeps up with pop culture, offers odd-ball news stories that reassure one’s sanity and self-confidence, and rips Boston and Philly – the two most hateable sports cities outside of New York – to shreds on a daily basis. My only qualm – which as an editor I wouldn’t feel right not mentioning – is that the bloggers’ grammar could use a little work. Aside from that, it’s the best website out for college students, and it’s probably going to ruin the economy soon enough. KFC put it best on Tuesday at 11:40 a.m.:
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Venona VANESSA FRITHAsst. Arts Editor Russian spies, the geocentric theory, and music have converged in an unlikely partnership under the auspices of local rock outfit Venona. Cobbled together by Western New Yorkers Michael Donovan (vocals, drums), Lance Camann (vocals, guitar), Al Portera (guitar), Bill Sager (bass), and Long Island transplant Justin Gammella (vocals, keys, guitar), Venona has seen its fair share of ups and downs. Originally formed under the banner of A Room With a View by Portera and Camann during high school, the band changed its name as it grew to include Sager, Donovan, and Gammella. After bringing on Michigan vocalist Breanna Broghamer in 2008, parting ways with her several months later, and turning down an unsavory record deal, Venona found itself still searching for that elusive vocalist. “We kind of joked around with the idea of ‘Hey, why don’t we get vocal lessons and sing,’” Portera said. When Gammella and Camann came forward with a new song, “Carry Me,” they made the decision to keep working amongst themselves. “It’s always been like us five against the world. I know it s so cliché, but it s always been us five looking for the perfect member,” Sager said. “But then [Gammella] came up with that, so it was like, you know what, let’s just do it.” Venona is a band so packed with meaning that even the littlest details represent more
Local band Venona covers new lyrical ground. than one would expect. The globe on their merch table encapsulates their take on the geocentric theory, an ideology that will also be seen on their upcoming album. Transferring the idea that earth is the center of the universe to the idea that people often think that everything revolves around them, Venona’s music has an awareness that you shouldn’t think about yourself, but about others. Taking inspiration from Coheed and Cambria, the group has set out to create an album that takes the form of a fictionalized story, but with lyrics that are relatable to what it has experienced. Turning their backs to the skinny jeans- and plaid shirt-infused scene, Venona is making music and performances that they would want to hear. This means radio-ready tunes, lip-synched concerts, and sampled backup vocals are taboo. “If we want to write a seven-minute song, we’re going to write a seven-minute song. If we don’t want to repeat the chorus three
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times, well, guess what, we’re not going to repeat the chorus three times,” Sager said. “It’s not on the radio. We’re pretty much writing this because we want to write what we want to hear.”
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Facing a slowly dying Buffalo scene and with venues increasingly closing down, Venona still plays for the sake of playing live. In a time when even Grammy winners give low-quality performances, there is a lot to be said for a group that is willing to give concertgoers what they came for.
“We’ve played several benefit shows that went toward the needy people that needed winter clothing, food, and stuff like that,” Portera said. “It makes the show all the more awesome for us just to know that not only are people coming there to enjoy your music and experience it, but you’re also giving back to the community.” Although their name comes from a Cold War-era program to decode Russian spy messages, Venona’s commitment to music and listeners is not at all difficult to decipher. “I really want people to listen to the music that we have. We can give free downloads. We haven’t made any money off our music yet,” Gammella said. “We have a thing on our Facebook that says if you want these songs, just send us an e-mail… We just want to get the music out there.”
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It’s always an added benefit for the band when it gets to team up with community groups and use concerts as a way to help the less fortunate.
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With production of Two and a Half Men coming to a halt thanks to the habits of Charlie Sheen, along with Jonny Craig of Emarosa and Dance Gavin Dance checking into rehab, these past couple of weeks in entertainment news has been rather drug heavy. So here’s your friendly message of the week – “don’t do drugs.”
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A Treasure Chest of Duds EDWARD BENOITStaff Writer Artist: Acrylics Album: Lives and Treasure Label: Friendly Fire/Hot Sand Release Date: March 1 Grade: C+ Just about everything to do with Acrylics’ debut album, Lives and Treasure, can be described with various interpretations of the phrase “a mixed bag.” The Brooklyn-based band draws heavily from a number of different influences. Lives and Treasure as a whole is stylistically diverse, and, most importantly, each of the album’s 10 tracks are largely hit-or-miss affairs. The album begins promisingly enough. “Counting Sheep” starts things with a dreamy keyboard part, which is joined shortly by vocals from Jason Klauber and Molly Shea, the band’s twin guitarists, singers, and songwriters. The track manages to incorporate both interesting percussion and synthesizer effects without costing it the mellow, drowsy quality it begins with. “Molly’s Vertigo,” the second track, is another solid effort. Though the song as a whole is fairly simple, snappy lyrics and Jake Aron’s bassline
keep things interesting. Beyond these initial songs, though, things start becoming a lot less consistent. Track number three, “The Window,” sounds like the band doing its best impression of Arcade Fire. Unfortunately, the song is boring and unremarkable.
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Things only go downhill from there. “Sparrow Song” sounds like a spring morning rendered musically, if done so by an insipid indie band. “It’s Cool Here” bores listeners from almost the moment it begins and seems to drag despite its short length. “Tortoise Shell Shades” is a filler track, if ever there was one.
Sometimes, scholarships are difficult to find, internships never seem to pay enough, if at all, and “gaining experience” seems to be more of an abstract term rather than a concrete activity.
Some songs are even mixed bags within the context of themselves. “Asian Pear” begins as a cheesy rhyming exercise in slow-ballad time before it gathers momentum out of seemingly nowhere and expands into a lot more. It’s a shame the song couldn’t start the way it ended. There are certainly some bright spots on Lives and Treasure. The title track is solid, and “Nightwatch” easily boasts the album’s fullest and most dynamic arrangement. These prove to be the exception rather than the rule, however, as the album records more misses than hits. Lives and Treasure is certainly a unique album; one has to give Acrylics credit for not painting by the numbers, but this fact alone can’t carry the band’s debut effort.
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However, the Prentice Family Foundation’s Western New York (WNY) Prosperity Scholarship encompasses all three concepts. The scholarship, which began in the 2009-10 school year, intended to lessen the number of young, talented professionals who leave the WNY area after graduation, the scholarship is for civic-minded students at the University at Buffalo who are committed to the WNY community. The scholarship assists undergraduate and graduate/professional students who are actively preparing for their careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the WNY region, according to the scholarship’s website. “The scholarship has made me more acutely aware of business in the WNY area. I have gone to more lectures by visiting speakers regarding business, and met businessmen and women from this area,” said Ruth Huoh, a 2010 UB graduate with a BA in English and a BS in business administration and a recipient of the scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year, in an e-mail. “I network more because I know that now I have a vested interest in the vitality of this area.“ Undergraduate applicants must be at least junior-level students at the commencement of the scholarship period and in an approved major in any of the programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Management’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, or in either the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences or the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences program. Students must have at least a 3.0 grade-point average. Graduate applicants must be accepted into a UB graduate or professional program in any of the programs offered in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, in the MBA program in the School of Management, or in the MS program in Biotechnology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. These students may apply at any time during their program of study and must be in “excellent” academic standing. All applicants must be registered full-time students and must demonstrate financial need through an analysis of the submission of a 2011-12 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in order to calculate this financial need. Additionally, students must participate in a credit-bearing summer internship and complete 300 hours of internship work during the scholarship period in the eight-county WNY region.
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‘Tellin’ All Them Boys From New York About That Oklahoma City Sound’ JAMESON BUTLERArts Editor Artist: Red City Radio Album: The Dangers of Standing Still Label: Paper + Plastick Release Date: Feb. 22 Grade: A Rarely does a full-length debut album grab the listener and refuse to let go. But that is exactly what Red City Radio has created with The Dangers of Standing Still. The Dangers of Standing Still is the product of four guys from Oklahoma City who have spent plenty of time paying their dues. What makes this album different from most punk albums is the fact that all four members wrote their own songs. Often, when there is no main songwriter for a band, the album is all over the place and offers many different sounds. But in the case of The Dangers of Standing Still, it makes the album that much better. Red City Radio might not be a household name, but they have been making quite the splash since their 2009 EP, To the Sons and Daughters of Woody Guthrie. The band has presented 12 songs that are as anthemic as they are unapologetic. Punk albums are not made like this anymore. Building off what Hot Water Music provided almost 10 years ago with Caution, The Dangers of Standing Still provides the punk world with
a fresh sound at a time where everyone sounds the same. This band is so unique because it uses emotions to drive home its somewhat political lyrics. This makes the listener not only comprehend, but also feel a connection with, every word being sung. Every one of the 12 songs on the album is just as catchy and hits just as hard as the other tracks. By the end of the album, there is no way the listener doesn’t have his fist raised and isn’t ready to throw down in the circle pit. Each track articulates emotions that most people long to express. This is most apparent on the first single from the album, “Spinning in Circles is a Gateway Drug.” This song is a coming-of-age song. As the song builds up, so does the listener’s appreciation, as nearly every person can relate to the lyrics. By time the chorus chants, “We’ll be whatever we choose to be,” the listener will be screaming along passionately. As the album evolves, the listener is introduced to songs like “I’m Well, You’re Poison” and “This Day Has Seen Better Bars,” which are two of the best songs on the record. Red City Radio continues the theme of overcoming odds while giving the listener a sense of hope. The song “Drinking Ourselves into the Future” is reminiscent of The Gaslight Anthem’s “Old White Lincoln.” Both are driven by a dynamic bassline that gets the listener dancing, but on “Drinking,” the raspy vocals propel the song to another level. There is little doubt that Red City Radio will quickly rise to the top of the punk scene. The Dangers of Standing Still has shown that you don’t have to be big to make one of the best albums of the year.
“Students who participate in the scholarship program would be getting firsthand work experience in an internship, in a business that is usually directly contributing to Western New York economy,” said Michael Torsell, editorial assistant and project administrator in the office of the VP for strategic strengths. “Students who participate in the scholarship program would be getting first-hand work experience in an internship… they get a chance to see how local companies are contributing to Western New York’s growth and resurgence.” If the internship does not provide payment to the student, the scholarship will provide a stipend to students for their 300 hours of work. Undergraduate students will receive $12 an hour, while graduate students will receive $15, for a total of $3,600 and $4,500, respectively. “We’ve had students do research at Roswell Park [and] we’ve had students do research on campus. As research is also developing the economy, we’ve had students work with local companies as well,” Torsell said. “[Providing an internship stipend] gives our students more freedom to work where they see the best fit for them and the Western New York economy.” At times, internships may offer more than professional experience in one’s field of choice. In addition to building a professional network and contributing to the economic revitalization of the WNY region, many internships may turn into longer-term commitments. “One of the things that we have found as well, that with our Prosperity Scholarship, upon successful completion of their internships, many [Prosperity Scholars] have been offered professional positions in those businesses and industries in which they interned,” said Dr. Beth Del Genio, chief of staff in the Office of the Provost and an adjunct assistant professor in educational leadership and policy. “Our goal has been to provide our students with opportunities to transfer their in-class learning to real-life professional experiences in Western New York businesses and industries. Students get to see the wide array of exciting professional opportunities here in Western New York.” In addition to the internship stipend, there is a tuition-aid portion of the scholarship that will be determined based on the student’s demonstrated financial need through FAFSA. Additionally, the scholarship can be renewed from year to year. In 2009-10, $392,993 was distributed to 18 students, and in 2010-11, $219,720 was distributed to 12 students, which included four renewal scholarships. Applications for the 2011-12 WNY Prosperity Scholarship are due no later than April 1. Approximately 25 to 30 scholarships will be given this year, according to the website. More information, along with the application, can be found online at wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu. “This is a really exciting scholarship program,” Del Genio said. “[Prosperity Scholars] are excited to be… contributors to economic revitalization of our Western New York region.”
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Nothing Bitter About It COLLIN SCHWEIGERStaff Writer Artist: Chamberlain Album: Bitter Blood Label: The Musebox Distribution Release Date: March 1 Grade: A+
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After a decade long hiatus, Chamberlain is back with Bitter Blood.
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sort-of edginess that results in a fantastically put-together album. It is the melodic vocal work of lead singer David Moore that really sets Bitter Blood apart from its predecessors. The vocals on each track are fraught with emotion and sentimentality, giving the album a gripping sense of passion and feeling.
After nearly 12 years of lineup changes, solo projects, and collaborations, the guys from Chamberlain have stepped back into the studio, releasing their first album in over a decade.
Standout tracks include “Fools,” a reproachful look at love, and the synth-heavy “Paper Crown”; however, each one of the nine tracks is outstanding in its own right.
For those unfamiliar with the band, Chamberlain is an Americana-esque rock band formed in the mid ’90s. However, after moderate success and the release of four full-length albums, the band members separated in order to pursue their own interests.
Overall, Bitter Blood is nine tracks of percussion-driven, guitar-laden gold. Perfectly striding the line between reinvention and traditionalism, Bitter Blood is a smashing success and is truly one of the best rock albums released in recent years.
Bitter Blood heralds the much-awaited return of the Indianapolis natives, proving that they have not lost a step despite their almost decade-long sabbatical.
For fans both new and old, Bitter Blood is a necessary part of any album collection. g
Echoing bands like The Gaslight Anthem, Kings of Leon, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Chamberlain establishes a great mix of traditional sound with a
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A Week in Ink: Issue No. 18
Ultimate Spider-Man No. 154
Transformers: Rising Storm No. 1
NICOLAS PINOComic Book Correspondent
As Peter Parker begins his tutelage under the iron hand of Tony Stark, everything in Spider-Man’s world is beginning to crumble in its typical comic book way, as Black Cat has left half of the Manhattan area destroyed in her wake.
Months before its theatrical release, the team at IDW has been hard at work preparing a comic prequel of the silver screen’s titanic caliber. While the issue sets up the scene for the arrival of Shockwave, its intense battle sequences follow the movie’s trend of making a phenomenal franchise nearly incomprehensible.
Gotham City Sirens No. 20 Harley Quinn may best be known for her unfathomable love of “Mr. J.,” but this issue explores the lesser-known trait of the Joker’s right-hand woman: her temper. In “Gotham City Sirens No. 20,” writer Peter Calloway uses Quinn’s temper as a plot device for the series. Previously in the series, a man dressed as the Joker assaulted Quinn’s new home, thus provoking Quinn to head to Arkham to do what no one has done before: kill the Joker. Calloway’s exploration of Quinn’s character is absolutely perfect, reflecting on her journey from Arkham Asylum psychologist to depraved madwoman. As Quinn traverses Arkham’s exterior, her inner monologue of the guards’ psychological weaknesses proves to be a driving factor in understanding her psyche. The team-up of artists has done a good job illustrating with a purpose – nothing fancy, no mind-blowing splash pages – just simple, effective artwork. There are one or two panels that are rather exceptional in the issue, where Quinn is illustrated almost as Two-Face, with one side Harley Quinn and the other as her maniacal counterpart, the Joker. While the rest of the sirens are nowhere to be found in this issue, Quinn’s assault on Arkham is a welcome break for the series.
Writer Brian Bendis continues to write one of the best comics in the history of the genre, and the artwork that the Ultimate Spider-Man team puts out brings life to the pubescent Parker. While covering serious ground with its plot, the issue still manages to put in many humorous quips from Spidey, as his interactions with his childhood hero are absolutely hysterical. As the conflict between Spider-Man, Black Cat and Mysterio concludes, Iron Man leaves Parker with a proposition: when he feels ready, he can come work for Stark, an offer that is most certainly hard to refuse. The only visible problem with this issue is the length. In one of the smallest issues on the stands, “Ultimate Spider-Man No. 154” makes up for its width with its incredibly fun story. As the team prepares for Parker’s inevitable death, many are hoping that long-time artist Mark Bagley will return the comic’s artwork to its glorious state. All of the mysteries will be revealed in the coming issues, and, for that, Ultimate Spider-Man should be the top of any Marvel fanboy’s pull list.
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As long as the Transformers comic series has been in production, there has been a continual tug-of-war, as the alternative publisher creates something truly visionary and then follows up with a $4 piece of trash. Strangely, the issue that heralds the blockbuster film of the summer is somewhere in no-man’s land. John Barber, the story’s writer, has had an abusive relationship with the franchise, working on the latest three additions to the title with Sector 7, Rising Storm, and Foundation, each of which has been less impressive than the last. While the issue infiltrates the Autobot commander’s emotional depths, Barber manages to create dialogue that is just as uninteresting as Megan Fox’s acting ability. Yet, the real travesty is Carlos Magno’s imitation of Michael Bay’s trademark explosion-latent content, creating a presentation of unintelligible fighting and roughly transitioned dialogues. Overall, this issue is a larger disappointment than Shia LeBeouf leaving Even Stevens, but for those looking to get their giant-robotic fix, this will suffice until the summer arrives. g
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Jonathan Golove, playing cello, was one of three UB professors to perform for the audience in Slee Hall on Tuesday night for yet another successful faculty recital.
The prize is given out every year in the spring to honor an undergraduate student who has shown exceptional proficiency with library resources, services, and collections to produce noteworthy academic investigations. It is offered by UB Libraries in conjunction with the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA). “[Because] this is undergraduate research, we are looking for interested, enthusiastic students,” said Timothy Tryjankowski, director of CURCA. “[As] an undergraduate, you bring lots of enthusiasm and probably little experience, but that’s the beauty of all of this. This is a chance to get involved [as an undergraduate who has limited experience] with real professors who are real leaders in their field of study.” Since originating in 2008, the prize has encouraged students to learn about the research process and resources available in the University Libraries. “As students work on their research and learn about the resources available in the libraries and how to successfully navigate these sources, they will be developing information literacy skills,” said Bridget Schumacher, senior assistant librarian. “This skill set is valuable for undergraduate research, as well as future endeavors, whether that be in a chosen career path or graduate school.” Research from all disciplines is welcome, and projects are allowed in a variety of forms. Research papers, artwork and photography, database development, lab or clinical research investigation, and product and prototype development are all eligible. UB’s research programs and grants are some of the university’s best secrets, according to Michael Wach, a senior biomedical sciences major and winner of the Undergraduate Research Prize in 2009.
“I actually heard about the award through my friend, who saw an advertisement in the library and encouraged me to apply,” Wach said. “He thought I had a great project and really pushed me to submit my work. The goal of my project was never to win. I set out with the goal of what I’m basing my whole career on, which is being able to help people with my knowledge and with science.” Wach’s project consisted of investigative research in soil chemistry to protect soil and plants from extreme day-to-night temperature changes. By insulating the soil with everyday black trash bags, Wach produced an increase in nitrifying bacteria and significant plant growth. The university wants to let undergraduates experience what it feels like to be in command of their own ideas and research, plus the mental and physical demands that come with that. “At one point, I had been at the lab for an hour every night straight for 62 days,” Wach said. “I never wanted to give up, though I did have some moments of metaphorically pounding my head against a wall. I love science too much, and there are tons of people I can help, so I never came too close to giving up. I feel like winning that award was huge for my research. I felt that it gave my work legitimacy and notoriety.” The deadline for the Undergraduate Research Award this year is Friday, March 4, but to students who might be interested in applying for the award next year, it is never too early to start planning and getting familiar with the libraries. “When you have a question, do not hesitate to ask a librarian,” Schumacher said. “One of the things that I enjoy most about being a librarian is working with students and teaching them about the resources that we have available and how to effectively and efficiently use those sources.” For more information on the Undergraduate Research Award or on CURCA, visit http://library.buffalo.edu/research-prize/ or http:// curca.buffalo.edu/. g
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Wach won the award on his project titled “Bacteria in the Soil: Using New Agricultural Methods to Alleviate the Hunger Crisis in Africa.”
Study: Girls Not as Sensitive to Caffeine as Boys shuttles to campus
Continued from Page 1 Jenna Levine, a freshman undecided major, relies on caffeine for a morning boost and often spends time at coffeehouses with friends, a social dynamic of consumption that Vargas cites as extremely influential. “I feel like I won’t be able to function without [caffeine],” Levine said. “I don’t even notice the crash because I’m so used to it.” The spike in caffeine use by teens and its availability is cause for concern, according to Temple.
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“Kids are exposed to more caffeine – they may be consuming more caffeine – and we don’t really have enough research to know what the potential effects could be,” Temple said. Although caffeine is not immediately dangerous when consumed in moderation, there are risks in using any drug. Levine mentioned an inability to focus while on a “caffeine high.” Further, caffeine use during adolescence, when the brain is still developing, could make kids more susceptible to drug use later on in life because it primes the brain to respond more strongly, according to Temple. Although her studies focus on adolescents, Temple advises college students to reflect upon their caffeine usage. g
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The baseball team had a rough trip to New Mexico, dropping all four games to the Aggies.
Bulls Swept in Opening Series ERIN McCORMACKStaff Writer The baseball team was burned by more than the sun during its season opener in New Mexico over the weekend. The Bulls (0-4) traveled to New Mexico State (8-0) to compete in two doubleheaders, and lost all four games, 20-12, 15-3, 23-11, and 19-13. This was Buffalo’s first meeting against the Aggies. Game one started out somewhat promising, as the Bulls scored three runs in the first inning with some solid baserunning, RBI singles, and a sacrifice fly. They were quickly silenced by the Aggies’ offense, which scored 15 unanswered runs in the first three innings off of junior pitchers Kevin Crumb and Jonathan Fragulia. Crumb only pitched for two innings, walking two batters and giving up nine earned runs. Fragulia stepped onto the pitcher’s mound in the third and lasted 3 2/3 innings. He surrendered nine earned runs, including a home run. The Bulls went on to have a big inning in the seventh. Singles by sophomore first baseman River McWilliams and freshman shortstop Michael Burke, and a double by junior outfielder Jordan Camp, loaded the bases early on. Sophomore outfield-
ers Jason Kanzler and Matt Pollock brought Camp and Burke home on a fielder’s choice and a double. Both went on to score when junior outfielder Daniel Scahill singled to center field. Despite the offensive success, the team still trailed the Aggies by eight runs. The second game of the doubleheader was another struggle for the Bulls offensively, as they scored their only three runs in the final three innings of the game. The Aggies stacked up the score early on, with 12 runs in the first four innings. Two errors by the Bulls’ defense led to five unearned runs. Sunday’s doubleheader finished in similar fashion but saw an increase in offense from both teams. The combination of errors and the Aggies’ superior hitting led to another two losses for the Bulls. The Bulls started swinging early, gaining two runs in the first inning and two in the second. Kanzler led off with a single to center field. He stole second, and McWilliams brought him home to score the first run of the inning. Camp’s subsequent single brought sophomore catcher Tom Murphy to home plate, earning his third RBI of the series. Kanzler’s triple and Murphy’s double helped bring in two more runs in the second. The Aggies scored 23 runs in game three, and all of them came in the first five innings.
The men’s tennis team hasn’t had an easy season thus far. However, a home meet proved to be exactly what it needed.
Junior pitcher Cameron Copping was settled with the loss. Copping gave up 10 earned runs in the first two innings with two strikeouts and two walks.
Last Sunday, the Bulls (3-2) went up against Youngstown State (2-3) and overwhelmed their opponents. Buffalo left Miller Tennis Center in Williamsville with a 6-1 win. However, the dominating win wasn’t without some tense moments.
The final game of the series was a bit more even on the hitting front, with 16 hits on each side. The Bulls’ defense couldn’t hold its own against the Aggies’ offense, as it committed six errors that led to eight unearned runs.
Junior Wojciech Starackiewicz had another huge day on the courts. First, he teamed up with senior Mitch Zenaty to face off against Youngstown State’s Tariq Ismail and Felipe Rosa in a doubles match. After falling to a 3-2 deficit, Starakiewicz and Zenaty rallied to defeat their opponents, 8-3.
Buffalo was efficient offensively. Pollock began the inning by making it to third base after getting hit by a pitch, advancing to second on a wild pitch, and moving to third on a passed ball. Kanzler brought in Pollock after a passed ball strikeout. Camp followed up, hitting a two-run homer and making it a close game at a score of 7-5.
Starakiewicz once again went up against Ismail in the final singles match of the meet. The thriller saw the competitors go through two grueling tiebreaker sets. Starakiewicz gave it his all and won both sets, 7-6 (9), 7-6 (8).
The Aggies responded with nine unanswered runs. The Bulls never came close to the lead again, losing 19-13. Burke took the loss after giving up 11 runs, seven earned, within the first two innings. Senior pitcher Jeff Thompson came in for Burke, striking out five batters and allowing four earned runs over the next four innings. Head coach Ron Torgalski was unavailable for comment due to travel. The Bulls travel to Delaware State (1-5) for a three-game series this Friday. First pitch on Friday is at 2:30 p.m. g
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Head coach Lee Nickell was impressed about Starakiewicz’s fourth straight dual win. “Wojciech is doing a great job, but it’s what we expect,” Nickell said. “We expect him to be dominant. He’s just playing his type of game and doing exactly what he needs to do to win.” Sophomore Vusa Hove gave another pair of solid performances against the Penguins. Hove and sophomore George Tibil combined their talents to defeat Max Schermin and Zeeshan Ismail, 8-2. Schermin later lost again to Hove in a 6-0, 6-1 blowout. Hove was in good spirits after the match. “[Matches] like those are always good for confidence,” Hove said. “I feel like going into the next match… I will do very well and play hard.” Senior Marcelo Mazzetto also found success after losing four consecutive matches. Mazzetto teamed up with junior Alex Kalinin to earn an 8-4 victory over the Pen-
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Wojciech Starakiewicz and the men’s tennis team dominated Youngstown State over the weekend. guins pairing of Rodrigo Campos and Rob Emig. Mazzetto then outplayed Zeeshan Ismail en route to a 6-1, 6-0 victory. Nickell considered Mazzetto’s performances one of the day’s standouts. “Mazzetto has had a rough spring,” Nickell said. “He’s been doing a lot of hard work in practice and it showed [last Sunday].” Kalinin and Zenaty also added to the Bulls’ eight wins with their victories in singles competition. Zenaty beat Emig, 6-3, 6-1, while Kalinin beat Campos again by a score of 6-2, 6-0. Nickell considered Buffalo’s win a team effort despite the individual accomplishments. “It was a solid win for us against a good team,” Nickell said. “It was important enough to go out there and compete, considering that we haven’t had many matches [this season].” Buffalo can’t rest on its victory, as it will face a very skilled Cornell (12-3) team in its next meet. The Bulls are confident about their chances of pulling off an upset. “We obviously always need fine-tuning and we’re always trying to get better,” Nickell said. “As long as we keep getting things together, we’re a really tough team to beat.” The dual meet is scheduled for March 12, with first serve at 2 p.m. g E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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UB Basketball Fans, Our team wants to thank you for your ongoing support this season. We ask that you come out to Senior Night on Wednesday, March 2 to join us in recognizing our teammates and leaders Byron Mulkey and Jawaan Alston as they play their last regular season game in Alumni Arena. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Bulls! - Men’s Basketball Underclassmen
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Athletes of the Week Senior Russell Cameron, of the men’s indoor track and field team, and sophomore Caroline Simmons, of the women’s swimming and diving team, have been named UB Athletes of the Week.
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so many open looks consistently. When Buffalo is knocking down its shots, the team is almost unbeatable.
He will be coming full force at the Bulls on Wednesday night, and Witherspoon warns not to expect anything less.
MATTHEW PARRINO Senior Sports Editor
One of the many keys to the game for the Bulls will be the play of freshman sensation Javon McCrea. His minutes have steadily increased in recent games, partly due to the lingering leg injury that junior forward Jawaan Alston suffered at the beginning of February.
“He’s a guy that just isn’t worried,” Witherspoon said. “Sometimes we know what the play is supposed to be and he doesn’t even have to run it. He just says, ‘I’m going to take it and score.’ He’s been the alpha male that’s been in charge [of that team] and he’s said all else be damned.”
Parity has made the Mid-American Conference more competitive than ever before, and the men’s basketball team is learning that lesson this season. From the outside looking in, it may seem that the team is faltering down the stretch of a long and grueling MAC schedule, but according to head coach Reggie Witherspoon, the team is starting to receive the message he’s been delivering all season long. The Bulls (16-11, 7-7 MAC) have dropped their last two games and have extended their conference-losing streak to four games after Saturday night’s 69-60 loss to Akron (19-10, 9-5). With only two games remaining and a home game in the opening round of the MAC Tournament up for grabs, Buffalo is going to have to be perfect the rest of the way. Miami (Ohio) (15-14, 10-4 MAC) will visit Alumni Arena on Wednesday night. It’s Buffalo’s senior night, and the Arena should be rocking as the Bulls make their final push at the elusive MAC Tournament title. Witherspoon said after Tuesday’s practice that he thinks the Bulls have been playing better despite the losses in their past two games. “I think the team is coming around, and it could lead to [understanding how to win],” Witherspoon said. “A lot of it is mental for players. Teams know what you’re going to do and you know what they’re going to do. It comes down to personnel.” One of the keys for the Bulls is converting on the open shots they’ve been getting. Witherspoon couldn’t remember a time when he’s seen a team get
In the Bulls’ last four conference games he has averaged 17.5 points per game and continues to do things that even surprise his head coach. “Some of the stuff [McCrea] does is just [unbelievable],” Witherspoon said. “We’ll be in the film session and the whole team starts laughing. I’ve never had that, especially for a freshman because they don’t want to give that up to a freshman. They’ll be like, ‘Did you see that?’ And everybody laughs. He’s got some unique skills. When his temperament is aggressive, he’s a load. He’s hard to play against. I’ve seen some expressions from other coaches that I haven’t seen before.” McCrea continues to come off the bench but has flourished in the role. He is able to avoid picking up early fouls in most games, and his offensive firepower is a nice asset to have off the bench for the Bulls. The defensive end, however, is where McCrea will need to be outstanding. In one of the more exciting matchups of the season, McCrea will go up against MAC powerhouse Julian Mavunga and will be asked, when he is in the game, to slow down one of the best players in the conference. Mavunga is averaging 14.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game this season and has stepped up his game in MAC play thus far. His 16.3 scoring average in the MAC is good for fifth best, and he currently leads the league in rebounds per game with 9.2 in the conference.
Scouting Miami (Ohio) 2009-10 Record: 14-18 (9-7 MAC) All-Time Series: Miami (Ohio) leads 19-7 Last Season: The teams split the regular-
season series (73-55, 73-62). The RedHawks beat the Bulls in the MAC Tournament (7359).
Players to Watch: JULIAN MAVUNGA (Jr. Forward) Mavunga is the total package as far as big men in the MAC are concerned. He can score from anywhere on the floor, he’s athletic, and he can defend. He’s averaging 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds per game and has 81 assists to lead the team. The scary part about Mavunga is that he’s stepped up his game since entering MAC play. He has a hunger for winning and does whatever he can to make sure his team does just that. “He’s a guy that you can’t back down from, otherwise he’ll keep you backing down from him. He’ll hit just enough threes to make you come out there and guard him but operates around the low post. He’ll get a defensive rebound and bring it down the court. Now, your center is trying to get down the court and he has to find [Mavunga] and here he comes leading the break. He’s a unique guard for most big guys…You have to really be alert with him because he’s looking for every opportunity to do what he wants to do.”
-Reggie Witherspoon
East Division
Overall MAC
Kent State
20-10 11-4
Miami
15-14 10-4
Akron
19-11 9-6
Ohio
17-13 9-6
The Bulls have struggled in the second half in recent games. Against the Zips, Buffalo led by one at halftime but allowed Akron to go on a 13-2 run after the break, which the team was never able to recover from.
Buffalo
16-11 7-7
Bowling Green
12-18 7-8
Buffalo led by 10 points at Kent State (19-10, 10-4 MAC) before allowing a 9-0 run after intermission that led to a 72-69 comeback win for the Golden Flashes. The Bulls hope to feed off what should be a raucous crowd on senior night.
Ball State
Most people already know about senior point guard Byron Mulkey, but Alston will also be honored. He has turned into a very dependable player for Witherspoon, and he has counted on his reliability all season long. “He’s been a really good leader,” Witherspoon said. “He’s been reliable in terms of where he is. I’ve looked up [at the end of the game] and he’s had zero rebounds and I say ‘Oh my god.’ But you look at the film and he is on top of those block outs every time. He’s our most physical post player by far. He’s just been solid. He doesn’t miss practice and he is really dependable.” Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, and the first 500 fans to arrive will receive a Byron Mulkey bobblehead toy. g E- mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
NICK WINBUSH (Sr. Forward) Winbush is the Redhawks’ second leading scorer and the veteran leader of the team. He has started all 29 games for his team this season and continues to be a steady force for them.
2010-11 Record: 15-14 (10-4 Mid-American He’s the most prolific 3-point shooter for the
Conference)
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RedHawks, accumulating 60 deep balls on the year. His versatility will wreak havoc on the Bulls if he’s allowed to roam around. The senior scored 15 points against the Bulls earlier this season and grabbed five rebounds in Miami’s victory.
Keys to Game: BUFFALO Must force turnovers. The RedHawks turn the ball over at an alarming rate and rank last in the MAC in turnover margin (3.93) and second-to-last in assist-to-turnover ratio (.77). Senior guard Byron Mulkey is the MAC steals leader and must be the catalyst for an active defensive effort for the Bulls.
Finish strong. The Bulls’ struggles in the second half recently have been well-documented in this issue. They must find a way to sustain their effort in the game and close things out. Buffalo is 14-2 when it has the lead with 5:00 remaining and is only 1-8 when trailing. Hit the glass. Nothing new here. When the Bulls outrebound their opponent, they generally win, holding a 14-5 record in those games. Miami isn’t a very strong rebounding squad, so losing this battle could lead to a loss.
West Division Overall MAC Western Michigan 17-11 9-5 17-11 9-5
Central Michigan 10-19 7-8 Northern Illinois 8-19 4-10 Eastern Michigan 8-20 4-10 Toledo
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Check in with The Spectrum on Friday for full Tournament seeding scenarios. In the meantime, here are some games to watch as we wind down the Mid-American Conference schedule.
Games To Watch Ball State @ Western Michigan Wednesday, March 1, 7 p.m. Ohio @ Miami (Oh) | Friday, March 4 | 7 p.m. Akron @ Kent State | Friday, March 4 | 7 p.m. on ESPN2 (Just because!) Buffalo @ Bowling Green | Saturday, March 5 | TBA Western Michigan @ Central Michigan | Saturday, March 5 | 2 p.m.
leading 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from distance for all games this season. If Miami can’t slow down the Bulls’ shooters, it could be a long day for RedHawks head coach Charlie Coles.
Turn the game into a marathon. The RedHawks have to find a way to silence the crowd and get the Bulls out of a rhythm that they’ve been in all season at Alumni Arena. Buffalo tends to get up early and settle into its half-court offense. If Miami can’t turn up the pace of the game, it won’t be able to keep up with the Bulls.
Outsmart Reggie in his house. This is a one
of the elite coaching matchups in the MAC, and both guys have a lot of respect for each other. Coles is going to have to outcoach Reggie on Wednesday night and find a way to limit the production of junior guard Zach Filzen. Not many teams have been able to cool off his hot shooting at Alumni Arena, and if Coles can find a way to stop him, the RedHawks have a good shot in the game.
Prediction: It’s senior night, and the crowd at the Arena should be rocking. I am going with the Bulls because it’s a must-win game and they’re arguably the best team in the MAC at home. Mulkey is going to be a maniac in this game and should get everybody in attendance out of his or her seat. The emotions will be high, and the Bulls have proved that they rise to the occasion under those circumstances. g
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Cameron competed at the Mid-American Conference Championships this past weekend and won the men’s heptathlon. In doing so, he broke Steve Esler’s record in the event by racking up 5,364 points. He was not finished there, as he set a personal-best in the pole vault (15-5, 4.70m), which tied him for first place. He also set a season-best time in the 60-meter hurdle. Over the weekend, Simmons defended her MAC title in the 100-yard freestyle by setting a Buffalo and Ohio pool record with her time of 49.67. The race earned her AllMAC First Team honors. She finished the event by earning NCAA B cuts in the 50 and 200-yard freestyle and helped the Bulls set their record in the 200-yard freestyle relay. g
Brown Does it Again Women’s basketball senior forward Kourtney Brown has been named the MAC East player of the week for the fourth time this season. She is tied with Central Michigan’s Kaihla Szunko for the most this year. Brown was a force to be reckoned with in the team’s victories over Miami (Ohio) and Ohio. The senior averaged 22 points and seven blocks per game over the course of the week. Her nine blocks against the Bobcats tied the school’s record for most in a single contest. Her weekend total for blocks brought her to 249, only one shy of the MAC record. Her 44 total points from the games last week made her the first player in Bulls’ history to record 600 points in a season. g
Oh, Boyes! The Buffalo Sabres got involved in the NHL trade deadline festivities by dealing for St. Louis Blues center Brad Boyes. The Sabres gave up a second-round pick in the 2011 draft to pick up the 28-year-old. Boyes is a former 40goal scorer who currently has 41 points. He is a great two-way player whose plus/minus stands at 11. This move, coupled with the release of former team captain Craig Rivet, shows that the front office is wasting no time getting the Pegula era started. Boyes’ contract runs through the 2012 season, which goes along with Darcy Regier’s statements about not wanting to make moves for rental players at the deadline. g
Combine on my Mind The NFL rookie combine has finished in Indianapolis, Ind. The event is always the official kickoff of draft season, as it is the first time that most teams get to evaluate potential players. This year’s event was headlined by the quarterbacks. All eyes were on Cam Newton, as he decided to participate fully in the combine’s throwing drills. This led the rest of the field to participate. It marked a major shift in normal proceedings, as top prospects notoriously avoid most drills and wait for their alma maters’ pro days. Defensive tackle Stephen Paea grabbed scouts’ attention by breaking the bench press record. The 300-pound prospect from Oregon State threw up 225 pounds a whopping 49 times. UB was not without representation at the event. Cornerback Josh Thomas worked out for his potential employers inside of Lucas Oil Stadium. g
Rich About To Get Richer Mike Bibby has had an interesting season. He began the year as the starting point guard for the Atlanta Hawks before getting minutes stolen by second-year guard Jeff Teague. Atlanta decided to move on from the former PAC-10 Player of the Year last week, when it traded him to the Washington Wizards for point guard Kirk Hinrich. Obviously, Bibby wasn’t going to see the court very much behind rookie phenom John Wall, so Wizards management bought out his contract, and now he is able to sign with any team he wants. Watch out, Eastern Conference. According to ESPN, Bibby is leaning toward taking his talents to South Beach and giving the Heat another veteran option to play alongside LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. With Udonis Haslem on the verge of coming back and Mike Miller rounding into form, the Heat are starting to look scary. There doesn’t seem to be many more excuses available to Miami should they fail to make it to the NBA Finals. g
MIAMI (OHIO) Defend the three. The Bulls have been almost unbeatable at home this season, and it hasn’t hurt that they tend to shoot the lights out at Alumni Arena. In 14 games, Buffalo is shooting 55 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range. This is up from its MAC-
2011-12 Bulls Football Schedule
Sat. 9/3 at Pittsburgh Sat. 9/10 Stony Brook Sat. 9/17 at Ball State Sat. 9/24 Connecticut* Sat. 10/1 at Tennessee Sat. 10/8 Ohio
Sat. 10/15 at Temple Sat. 10/22 Northern Illinois Sat. 10/29 at Miami (OH) BYE WEEK
Sat. 11/12 at Eastern Michigan Sat. 11/19 Akron Fri. 11/25 Bowling Green (ESPN) *Homecoming Game