The Confucius Institute at UB will be hosting its first Chinese Culture Contest and Scholarship Competition
Chinese Culture Contest Helps Students Interested in Studying Abroad
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LESLIE TUNMOREStaff Writer Students interested in studying abroad in China should start brushing up on their knowledge of Chinese culture. The Confucius Institute at UB (UBCI) is hosting its first Chinese Culture Contest and Scholarship Competition. This contest will be held on April 20 in the Natural Sciences Complex and will pit contestants against one another, testing their knowledge of Chinese culture. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship, which can be used toward travel expenses for studying abroad in China.
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An RIA study on gambling found that young males should be targeted for prevention of problem drinking as well as problem gambling.
Gambling Addiction More Prevalent than Alcoholism in Adults FLOYD SWEETStaff Writer Losing money and the support of family and friends are common consequences of alcoholism. Studies show, however, that gambling addiction is more prevalent in adults compared with alcoholism, and can have the same consequences. After the age of 21, gambling is more of a problem behavior than drinking, according to a study conducted by the UB Research Institute on Addictions published in the Journal of Gambling Studies. Co-investigators in the study are Dr. John W. Welte, senior research scientist; Dr. Grace M. Barnes, senior research scientist; Dr. William Wieczorek of Buffalo State College; MarieCecile O. Tidwell, project manager; and Joseph H. Hoffman, statistician. The study was funded by a grant of $3,001,078 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Welte states that most gambling habits are developed in one’s teenage years and go on to reach their peaks around the 20s and 30s. “The financial difficulties of casinos and state lotteries in the last couple of years suggest that gambling has declined,” Welte said. “Over the longer haul, no one knows because the studies haven’t been done. We are working on a new national survey, but the results won’t be published for a couple of years.” Welte’s research has shown that American adults who live in lowerclass neighborhoods or close to casinos are more likely to be problem gamblers. The results of another study done by the RIA on college student gambling concluded that being in school was not a predictor of gambling, frequent gambling, or problem gambling after gender, age, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status was taken into account. However, being a college student was associated with higher levels of alcohol use and problem drinking. The study showed that students in college are twice as likely to consume
alcohol and are one and a half times more likely to have a drinking problem in comparison to individuals not attending school. Being male was the strongest predictor of both problem gambling and problem drinking. Blacks were less likely than whites to drink heavily, yet they were more likely than whites to gamble more frequently. Welte’s study concluded that young males should be targeted for prevention and intervention efforts for both problem gambling and problem drinking regardless of college student status. The study was published in the Journal of American College Health. “The results of this study are pretty evident on our campus,” said Julius Peterson, a sophomore exercise science major. “Every weekend, it is evident that college students are abusing alcohol because it is hard to keep that quiet due to alcohol’s effects on an individual. I believe it’s much harder to detect problem gambling because you don’t see the kid playing online poker 24/7 or the person betting on [sports] games, especially since it’s illegal in most instances.” There has always been public concern over high-risk, addictive behaviors among college students, especially binge drinking and, to a lesser extent, gambling. One can still ask the question if rates of problem behaviors among college students are high because of the increased freedom of the college experience itself, or if these behaviors are age-related. Welte’s study was the first of its kind that compared alcohol and gambling in this demographic. “I have lost probably over a thousand dollars in online poker games,” said a UB undergraduate student, who wished to remain anonymous. “Initially this seems hard to grasp, but it’s hard to keep track of adding 50 dollars here and 25 dollars there to your account. You never actually lose money in your head [because] it’s just a number changing on the screen, until your bank statement comes.” For more information on the study, visit www.niaaa.nih.gov. g
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Contestants will be quizzed on a wide variety of Chinese topics, which will include anything from history, philosophy and geography to current events in sports, the arts, and contemporary culture. Undergraduate students from all majors are encouraged to participate. Students are already preparing for the event.
The contest will be broken down into three segments with 10 questions in each. Questions will be displayed simultaneously on a screen via PowerPoint to allow audience members to test their knowledge. Contestants will work individually to try and answer questions. At the end, a panel of judges will tally each group’s scores and announce the winner. Students with the top five scores will be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship. Competition winners who are accepted into any SUNY abroad program in China will automatically be awarded the scholarship. Winners planning an alternative course of study must submit a brief proposal explaining how their time in China will further their academic goals, and will be awarded the scholarship upon approval by a UBCI committee. “I have already applied and been accepted to the Chinese Language and Culture Program in Beijing to be taught at the Capital Normal University this summer so the money from
the scholarship would help toward that,” said Alexandra Lawson, a sophomore business marketing and interdisciplinary social sciences major with a focus in international relations and Asian studies. The UBCI has played an active role in the community since its opening in April 2010. Earlier this year, the UBCI, along with the Chinese Club of Western New York, held a Chinese New Year celebration in the Center for the Arts. Along with the Chinese culture contest and other events, UBCI hopes to make its presence on campus better known to students. “I think that this is a great opportunity that will hopefully lead to me becoming more involved in the Institute,” Turner said. Promoting the teaching of the Chinese language and culture across the entire Buffalo community is very important to the UBCI. Its ultimate goal is to encourage Chinese language and culture to be taught in local schools in grades K through 12, according to Yang. Students interested in registering for the Chinese Culture Contest can visit the UBCI website at www.confuciusinstitute.buffalo.edu or email Eric Yang at wenzhong@buffalo.edu. g
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Bicycles Invade Campus to Promote Environmental Sustainability GRACE CLARKEStaff Writer On Tuesday, around 60 students and community members lined up and joined the UB Cycling Team and Student Association on a campus-to-campus bicycle ride from North Campus to South Campus, a distance of approximately 4.1 miles. Recreation Intramurals Services had bikes available for students who wished to participate in the event. “The goal is to raise public awareness about the many public transportation options in Buffalo,” said Zach Zweifler, a representative for the environmental stewardship committee and the transportation subcommittee. “There are many ways to get around Buffalo without using a car. Cycling in Buffalo is a great example, and there are many bicycle shops in the area that make it easy to get started.” The journey began outside the Student Union at the Special Events Field. Riders began at 11 a.m. and made their way to South Campus, where food and refreshments were available for all participants. Each cyclist also received a “swag bag” containing coupons, water bottles, and snacks, according to Zweifler. Different community groups had tables set up at the event to help advertise the multitude of public transportation options located throughout Buffalo. Gladys Gifford, president of the Citizens for Regional Transit group, braved the windy weather to promote the NFTA Metro Rail and its availability to UB students. UB students who live within three-quarters of a mile to a metro rail station are eligible to receive a free Metro Rail voucher, which will allow them to ride the subway at no fee. Gifford believes that as UB 2020 prospers, so will the NFTA Metro by eventually connecting North and South Campus by train and additionally creating a line that reaches the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Mike Vaughn, a junior history major, participated in the event and hopes it will inspire other students to use alternate means of transportation. “I bike to class when it is warm out, so I figured why not join in on a bike parade,” Vaughn said. “If other students see a big crowd of bikers going from campus to campus, they may feel like they can do it too.”
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The UB Cycling Team and Student Association held a campus-to-campus ride to raise awareness about alternative transportation options. UB Cycling Team President Annie Parodi and members Ted Olsen-Tank, a senior chemical engineering major, and Corey Knowles, an exercise science major, participated in the event as well. The cycling team competes within the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference and also rides casually throughout the Buffalo area. “Cycling is such an easy way to get around, and [the cycling team] is hopeful that this event will help gain awareness about our club and what we do here on campus,” Parodi said. The cycling team is open to competitive members as well as casual cyclists who are looking to gain more experience. Wellness Education Services was present at the event to provide riders and students with information about the health benefits of bike riding. “A 30-minute bike ride burns approximately 200 calories,” said Eileen Maher, a senior exercise science major and intern at Wellness Education Services. “If you rode your bike to school three times a week, it is equivalent to almost nine pounds of fat burned over the year. [The campus-to-campus bike ride] is a great way to increase physical activity and physiological health.” North Campus has the capacity to hold over 600 bikes at the bike racks located outside buildings on campus, according to Parking and Transportation Services. The Stampede buses are also equipped with bike racks, which students can use to easily transport their bikes between campuses. Parking and Transportation Services has information on its website about using bicycle bus racks, locations around Buffalo for biking, and links to different community resources. For more information, visit www.ubparking.buffalo.edu. g
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“The ultimate goal is to promote the interest and motivation to learn Chinese and to learn about the Chinese culture,” said Eric Yang, executive director of UBCI. “We also work to enhance the exchange between the universities in China and the United States, especially here at UB.”
“[To help prepare] my teacher gave an information packet with some facts about China that might help on the quiz,” said Julianna Turner, a freshman undecided major, in an email. “My friend from class and I went over it to outline which facts were most important. We then divided up the topics and have emailed each other brief study guides.”
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Body Count Rises in Mass Graves Found in Mexico Forensic experts have found 13 more bodies buried in shallow graves in northwestern Mexico. Officials have been unearthing mass graves across the country, and the body count is now up to 126. In the northwest state of Sinaloa, the bodies are believed to be victims of kidnapping. Two of the victims appear to be female students who went missing in October. One was identified as a doctor of a nearby town who went missing in August. Ten more bodies were also found this week in the northeast state of Tamaulipas. The Zetas drug cartel is believed to be responsible for the killings. So far 17 people have been arrested, and the Mexican government plans on deploying a special team to find the leaders of the cartel. The Zetas cartel is believed by many to be the most ruthless cartel in Mexico. The criminal organization was founded by former members of Mexican special forces and began as hitmen for the Gulf cartel before starting their own operation. g
Daemen College Presents Keynote Speaker for the 2011 Academic Festival:
Chris Matthews A Political Insider’s View From Washington Host of MSNBC’s Hardball
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:30 P.M. Free and open to the public Wick Center at Daemen College 4380 Main Street, Amherst NY Event Information: (716) 839-8253
Head of U.S. Air Traffic Federal Charges Control Resigns Possible for Abuse of Inmate Hank Krakowski, head of the U.S. Air Traffic Organization, has resigned following a series of incidents with air traffic controllers. His resignation was accepted by Randy Babbitt, chief of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During the past month, several air traffic controllers have fallen asleep while on duty. At Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C., two jets had to land without help from the control tower after the controller fell asleep. A similar incident happened earlier this week when a tower controller fell asleep at a Seattle airport. On Wednesday, a controller in Nevada fell asleep while a medical plane was trying to land. On Wednesday, Babbitt announced that an additional air traffic controller would be on duty for the midnight shift at 27 control towers across the country. Babbitt has pledged a review of the entire air traffic control system. David Grizzle, chief counsel of the FAA, will take charge of Krakowski’s position. g
Testimony regarding abuse at the Erie County Holding Center is now being heard by a federal grand jury. The altercation involving inmate Stephen Heilmann and jail deputies took place 16 months ago. Sources told the grand jury about an unprovoked punch that was thrown toward Heilmann when he was surrounded by six deputies in his cell. The deputies had been pressing Heilmann for information about marijuana that had been smelled earlier, which Heilmann said he knew nothing about. The sources also believe that civil rights violations could also be brought to light. The Holding Center has been criticized in the past for how it handled cases of inmate abuse. Sheriff Timothy B. Howard has been inconsistent in doling out disciplinary action. Of the six deputies involved in the case, three were fired after an internal investigation, but they got their jobs back after filing for arbitration. It is not clear whether the grand jury is only looking at Heilmann’s case or other allegations against the deputies. g
UB Department of Music and The Robert and Carol Morris Center for 21st Century Music present...
The Slee Sinfonietta
Charles Wuorinen will conduct a program of his own music, including... “Metagong� for 2 pianists and 2 percussionists
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 7:30pm Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall For tickets and info: (716) 645-2921 or www.slee.buffalo.edu
the UB Department of Music Presents...
The New York New Music Ensemble a sextet of varied instruments
performiing an all-contemporary program
Thursday, April 21st, 2011 7:30pm Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall For tickets and info: (716) 645-2921 or www.slee.buffalo.edu
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Debate has sprung up over a video on YouTube that features a 6-year-old girl receiving an “enhanced pat down” from a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent. Watching the video, many people have thoughts of inappropriate touching come to mind.
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The agent searches in the gentlest possible way and explains every step of the process, including when she needs to pat down the girl’s “sensitive areas.” Most of the debate even forgives the agent since she was doing her job, but many question the TSA for having policies that put a small child in this situation. The girl in question is named Anna, and her family was on its way home to Kentucky after a vacation when it was chosen for a randomly assigned enhanced screening by the TSA in Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. Anna’s entire family went through the full-body scanners, and everyone but Anna “passed.” For undisclosed reasons, Anna was then subjected to the enhanced pat down. Though she remains stoic during the video, Anna started to cry afterward, according to her father, Todd Drexel. This is sickening because children as young as Anna cannot fully comprehend why a stranger is touching them in their swimsuit zones. Even though the TSA agent
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The Earth is at the center of the universe. It’s stationary, and the sun travels around it, which is proven by the fact that we can see it happening on a daily basis. was as professional and gentle as possible in this situation, there is never a good way to feel-up a young child. At the end of the video, the agent explains that they now have to take Anna to a “drug test.” The TSA has said that this was misspoken and the agent meant the explosive test where a puff of air checks for any explosive residue. So we are left to wonder why this young girl is exposed to all three of the ultra-invasive tools that the TSA has at its disposal. We at The Spectrum realize that there are certain sacrifices to be made in the name of security. We do not want to see terrorists use a loophole such as a child to sneak an explosive device onto a plane. Some of us have stories of using younger brothers to sneak beer into stadiums because security does not check kids. But in this case, TSA went way too far. Anna had already gone through the full-body scanner with her family. We would like to know why she was further chosen for the pat down. Two reasons come to mind; either the scan-
ner is 100-percent effective and there was no reason to give the pat down, or the scanner is not 100-percent effective, which causes us to wonder why it has been implemented in the first place. Our final issue is what to do in this situation. What would you do if your child were getting a stranger’s hand in her pants in the name of overzealous security? Assuming the Drexels are not rich enough to eat the cost of leaving the airport and renting a car back to Kentucky, their only option is to risk getting put on the dreaded no-fly list for arguing with a TSA agent. Neither option is very appealing. There are no guarantees in life and certainly none in air travel. There are many questions in what happened to Anna Drexel and very few answers. But in the end, excessively patting down a child is no way to ensure security in the air, especially with the fullbody scanners. g
Its surface is a flat, two-dimensional plane. If you go to the end of it, you’ll fall off. Christopher Columbus was the type of person who deserves a national holiday in honor of him. He’s the one who realized that the Earth isn’t flat. He also discovered America and treated Native Americans with kindness and diplomacy. One more thing about the Earth: it, the sun, the moon, the stars, all of the animals, and the first humans were created in seven days. Pluto is the ninth planet in the solar system. Saddam Hussein’s Iraq has a dangerous stockpile of weapons of mass destruction. Smoking marijuana is physically addictive and causes you to become a psychotic, suicidal rapist. Cocaine is good for you. It has medical uses, and it is helpful in treating morphine addiction. It’s also a good anesthetic. Not to mention, it makes you feel like a real champion.
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Lockout Effects Already Felt JOHN HUGAR Contributing Writer With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, I should be getting really pumped. After all, my beloved Patriots have six picks in the first three rounds, while there’s a legitimate chance the Bills will take Cam Newton, who would likely become the most polarizing athlete Buffalo has seen in my lifetime. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for any of this to carry a great deal of intrigue when every football fan must face a hash reality: this season might not happen. The players union was unable to work out a deal with the owners in time, and the lockout has already started. Even though we haven’t missed any games yet, the effects of it are already being felt. Any conversation about who the best teams will be next year or what personnel decisions should be made are always tempered by the fact that this season might not happen. With that in mind, it’s hard to get excited about any of this. Admittedly, the odds of an entire season being cancelled are pretty slim. After all, the NFL isn’t the NHL, and Roger Goodell, while far from perfect, is a much more competent commissioner than Gary Bettman. Still, there’s no concrete date for when the season will begin, so there’s nothing to look forward to. Normally, we can all spend months eagerly anticipating the second Sunday in September when our teams take to the gridiron again. Now, everything’s been frozen. Additionally, the lack of trades and free agent signings has taken all the fun out of the offsea-
son. Remember how fun it was arguing about the McNabb trade last year, or the Cutler trade two years ago? There’s been no big-name trade or signing to spark debate this offseason. Every roster looks the same. What really kills me about all of this is that the owners and players both need each other, and they know it. With that in mind, I wish they would just get this out of the way and come to an agreement now. Why leave fans twisting in the wind? Both sides are holding out for as long as they can, and the fans are the ones who are hurt by it. I understand the importance of gaining leverage in negotiations, but it bothers me that I have to wonder if football season will happen just because the players and owners are both trying to make each other squirm for as long as possible. So, what happens in the meantime? Well, the draft will happen, I’ll get mildly excited about it, there’ll be a few interesting picks, and we’ll spend a few days talking about it. Then, we’ll be in the same place we started. Granted, we can distract ourselves with basketball and hockey for a few more months, but by the time July rolls around (when training camp is supposed to start), the situation will become all too real. Both sides of this issue seem hell bent on ignoring it for as long as they can, but for the sake of the fans, and the league, I wish they’d reconsider. The NFL is by far America’s most popular league. By getting engaged in a prolonged lockout, the players and owners would be denying themselves tons of money and depriving America of the game it loves dearly. The sooner they can get this matter settled and we can start getting excited for football, the better off everyone will be. g
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Bill Clinton did not have sexual relations with that woman – namely, Monica Lewinsky, a White House employee. Richard Nixon isn’t a crook. Rock-and-roll music is brainwashing the children and turning them into sinners and devilworshipers. Paul McCartney is dead. The Beatles have replaced him with a lookalike. Sometime between Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning, a big fat guy in a red suit rides around on a sleigh driven by flying reindeer and delivers presents to all of the children across the entire world. He somehow accomplishes this all in one night. His preferred method of entering your house is by way of your chimney. Also, there’s a flying lady who collects teeth. Every time you lose one, she expects you to put it under your pillow, so she can break into your room via the window and take it. You won’t notice her. She’ll compensate you for your cooperation. Information printed in a recent Artvoice article about executive salaries and UB Foundation compensation is not correct. Numbers were arrived at via inaccuracies and sloppy math. Everything I’ve written above has, at one point in time or another, been presented as “fact” by someone who claims the authority to do so. But is any of it true? g
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Many University at Buffalo students have banded together to remember and raise money to support and rebuild Japan’s northern coast that was devastated by the March 11 earthquake.
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Wind, sunlight, and plenty of time outside were discussed in a panel on Thursday afternoon. No, this was not the Student Association deciding where to go next Spring Break; rather, the talk was about careers in sustainable energies. The panel was filled with four Western New Yorkers who have devoted their lives and money to sustainable energy industries. Dave Bauer, Martin Casstevens, Thomas Fleckenstein and Paul D. Vargovich Sr. were all invited to discuss the strides they have made in their respective green industries. “[The panel] offered a lot of great, real-world advice on starting industries in the green business as well as people to contact,� said Ryan Green, a senior electrical engineering and chemical engineering major. “I really hope they have more of these.� Bauer, a sustainability consultant and former high school environmental sciences teacher, spoke of starting his own consulting firm after retiring from teaching. Sustainable Earth Solutions works to advise companies, such as Perry’s Ice Cream, how to take more green innovations into their business plans. Fleckenstein and Vargovich both spoke of starting their own companies, Niagara Wind & Solar and National Solar Technologies, respectively. Fleckenstein concentrates on agricultural wind energy, while Vargovich looks into industrial solar energy. “I’m really interested in alternative fuels such as biodiesel, solar and wind,� said Sarah Lavin, a senior biology and geology double major. “I feel I got a lot of great resources like websites and names so I can look into my career.�
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The liveliest subject dealt with growth in green industries. Recently, according to Vargovich, the U.S. government has mandated that products used in government energy production, such as power generation on a temporary military base, must be manufactured in the United States. This would be a great advantage right now because most parts of solar panels are made in China and India. Another growth factor in WNY has to do with legislation making its way through state government right now that would allow organizations such as Buffalo Public Schools to place wind turbines and solar panels in the mostly-abandoned areas of the First Ward. Not only would energy bills be slashed for BPS, but it would also allow the school system to sell the energy back to Niagara Mohawk. “Nuclear is probably finished as an industry,� Fleckenstein said. “After what’s going on in the [Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant] in Japan, four reactors in Germany have already been shut down.� All four of these men were also recruiting for their companies at this meeting. Casstevens, Fleckenstein and Vargovich are eager for engineering interns that are open to a career. Bauer is interested in communication majors and the like to help promote what his company does. For students who missed this panel, there is a similar one dealing with environmental success stories that will be held in Baird 220 on April 19 at 7 p.m. Email: features@ubspectrum.com
The interested students, many of whom are members of the Japanese Student Association, have been tabling in the Student Union and will continue to do so until May 1. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., the students will be selling T-shirts for $10 to students ($15 to non-students) and wristbands for $5. Additionally, the students are giving out ribbons to support the cause. Thus far, the group has raised $5,500, which is over half of its $10,000 goal. All money will be donated to the American Red Cross Japan relief fund. Although money is extremely important to the rebuilding efforts, the students say that showing the Japanese people that there is worldwide concern for their condition is invaluable. “They must be struggling with everything, but what they really want‌ and of course donations help, but they really need hope, or a message from all over the world,â€? said Yoshitaka Nakamura, a junior accounting major. “That has a significant effect to them.â€? Nakamura experienced the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit in 1995 Kobe, his hometown, in which an estimated 8,000 perished. Although he was not in Japan during the most recent earthquake and tsunami, he can attest to the damages and aftermath that a natural disaster can bring. “From my experience, after the earthquake, the worst thing is that there is no food, water or electricity‌It’s so sad, even when I was five years old and you see everything collapse, there’s no hope,â€? Nakamura said. “All the volunteers and all the donations came from all over the world and that helps my mind, like, ‘I think I’ll be okay.’ That’s what I want to send to Japan from Buffalo, even on the opposite end of the planet, we can send a message.â€? Additionally, the group will be participating in the Sakura Walk in Delaware Park on May 1, held at 2 p.m. This event is organized by Sakura Sato, a Buffalo State College student who has worked to bring the community together with other Japanese nationals with the goal of donating to the American Red Cross Japan relief fund. “[Participating in the walk is meant] to raise awareness and also‌. to show appreciation for everyone who cares about Japan,â€? said Diana Tong, a senior psychology major. “It’s important to raise money, but it’s also important to show appreciation to people who are helping us.â€? Tong is also working on the “Smile Video Project,â€? an endeavor that originated at SUNY
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Students collect money for Japan in the Student Union.
Oneonta and has since spread to a number of other SUNY campuses. Tong has affectionately renamed her part of the project, “Smile for Japan,� which encompasses her goal. “My concept is people will write a message and I’ll take a photo of them, and at the end, we collect all the photos and make a video,� Tong said. “You can write in any language – we have Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English.� Students may write their own cards in the Student Union for free and contribute to the project. The cards will be compiled at the end of the project and, hopefully, sent to Japan. “I think it is important to send messages to Japan. When I experienced the [1995] earthquake before, after I saw other countries donate to Japan, I think it’s important to send some messages,� said Chinatsu Matsui, a junior business major who also experienced the earthquake in Kobe 16 years ago. The students encourage others in the Buffalo community to contribute to their efforts. Tong emphasized that, in accordance with Japanese culture, it is not appropriate to ask people for money, but it is highly appreciated if one chooses to donate. “Maybe some people feel like a small donation won’t even make a difference, but it does,� Nakamura said. “You can make a difference if you really want to, and it’s not that difficult at all. Even one cent helps.� To get involved, visit facebook.com/BuffalopraysforJapan or American.redcross.org or email actionforjapan.ub@gmail.com. One can also donate $10 to the American Red Cross by texting REDCROSS to 90999. “I think the first step to helping Japan is to remember how serious it is,� Matsui said. “I think our fundraising event will help with that.� g Email: features@ubspectrum.com
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A Day of Remembrance
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Students performed a slow march around North Campus on Thursday to commemorate Yom Hashoah in the first-ever Holocaust remembrance walk at UB.
Artist: Between the Buried and Me Album: The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues EP Label: Metal Blade Release Date: April 12 Grade: A-
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A Week in Ink: Issue No. 22 NICOLAS PINOComic Book Correspondent
Superboy No. 6 As Superboy continues to make his trek to masculine, Kryptonian manhood, he must face the gauntlet that his superior capewearing elder has taken: namely a fight to the death with Doomsday. Just as Jeff Lemire and Marco Rudy finally set into their groove, they plan to give the Teen of Steel a trial by fire by having him face one of the universe’s most feared killing machines. Lemire writes such a believable teenage superhuman it’s almost scary. He seamlessly includes all the angst, wonder and confusion that those years bring into a character that previously had the personality of a stump. As Superboy begins to succumb to the overbearing force of the galactic menace, he begins to feel the same terror Supes felt in his previous battle with Doomsday. All of these complex emotional dilemmas are beautifully portrayed in the young metahuman’s face, as Rudy has put incredible detail into every cut, scratch and gash in Superboy’s usually pristine visage. This issue certainly is a step up for the team working on the Man of Steel’s doppelganger, but certainly the team has a long way to go before it can take the boy and become a man.
Avengers vs. New Ultimates No. 3
Casanova: Gula No. 4
Like Tony Stark after a few too martinis, “Avengers vs. New Ultimates No. 3” is lewd and rude, but somehow it maintains an aura of surprise and intrigue around every bend.
Writer Matt Fraction’s game of super-espionage mixed with a hint of time- warping goodness has come to a screeching conclusion, as all is revealed about the true origins of Casanova Quinn and the body double that has always occupied his position.
This issue picks up with a classic super-powered WWI – alliances have been made, and now all that’s left is an assassination. Nick Fury has been pegged as a traitor to the U.S., and after striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese, he may ultimately be the cause for the next global rumble. As Cap, Thor, Giant Man, and Stark form the supposed good guys of the equation, Fury has recruited a team just as destructive. The team-up of Punisher, War Machine, Hawkeye, and Blade will prove to be a severe challenge for those who remain loyal to the American way. As always, Mark Millar writes a script that is both compelling and steeped in twists as the New Ultimates have to prepare themselves for Fury’s brewing rampage. Millar’s intense plot is coupled perfectly with artists Leinil Yu and Sunny Gho. As the series progresses relentlessly to the death of the wall-crawler, all eyes will be on Millar, as his writing will surely make the death as memorable as possible.
This issue’s artwork takes a strange twist as time itself slows down, and as the world approaches its end, the team decides a palette of Easter pastel vomit is the ideal direction for Casanova’s epic second-volume conclusion. For those just stepping into the world of super spies, sex and illusion, Fraction’s dimension is one that is difficult to parse as the twists, turns and terminology thrown in the blender creates a milkshake of pure and utter bewilderment. Matt Fraction’s phenomenal voice can be distinctly heard over the cacophony of art, plot and intrigue that clearly separates this series from its alternative competition. Fraction’s additional story at the conclusion of this issue is both entertaining and true to form as the snippet of a plot is more or less the entire Casanova story arc in a nutshell. Everything has been set right in the universe, and now Fraction is off to more convoluted plots and more racy imagery, though one must applaud the man’s actions for writing a comic that truly embodies the Bond-esque lifestyle. g
By the standards of most bands, 10-minute songs, inhuman rhythmic shifts, and a transcendent mastery of musical genre expectations wouldn’t just push the metaphorical envelope; it would tear the envelope up into little pieces and set it on fire. By the standards of Between the Buried and Me, the insanity just described is merely par for the course. Such musical insanity is on display in droves on The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues, the band’s seventh major studio release since its formation in 2000. Though the album contains just three tracks, each is a 10-minute monstrosity that shows off the band’s technical prowess and musical dynamism. The EP begins with “Specular Reflection,” a track that tantalizes with a sinister piano, brass and string introduction before the progressive metalcore insanity commences. The listener is
bombarded with more syncopation and changes in time signature than any human could possibly keep track of, the madness occasionally relenting to accommodate su r p r i s i n g ly melodic interludes. Frantic guitar and crashing chords start off the next track, “Augment of Rebirth.” Dominated by its staccato guitar parts and the excellent percussion of Blake Richardson, it’s another song that qualifies as beyond impressive. Highlights include a brief but fantastic solo from guitarist Paul Waggoner, a lengthy folk-inspired segment, and an absolutely furious conclusion. The final track, “Lunar Wilderness,” is the real treat of the album. Clearly taking a page out of Opeth’s handbook, Between the Buried and Me stress the interplay between heavy and melodic passages to great rhetorical and emotional effect. A slew of deceptively simple melodies seem to dominate the song’s eight-minute runtime, and yet, even at its most serene, Between the Buried and Me’s signature metal insanity is never too far removed. In case this wasn’t clear already, The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues certainly isn’t for everyone. For those few intrepid metalheads, prog rockers, and music majors able to handle the awesomeness that is Between the Buried and Me, though, The Parallax is a fantastic addition to the oeuvre of a maddeningly amazing band. g Email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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ture coaches made an appeal. Murphy was consequently ruled out at first, which negated Pollock’s scored run and ended the game.
BRIAN JOSEPHS Asst. Sports Editor
Head coach Ron Torgalski said that the situation wasn’t the only opportunity Buffalo missed, as his team was docile at the plate for the majority of the game.
The baseball team played its first game of the season at Amherst Audubon Field on Tuesday. However, it was its opponents who felt right at home. The Bulls (7-23, 0-9 Mid-American Conference) sought to end their 10-game losing streak when they faced St. Bonaventure (10-15, 2-4 Atlantic-10 Conference) in a doubleheader. The Bonnies took advantage of Buffalo’s poor performance and took the two-game series, 3-2, 12-4. The afternoon’s increasing winds led to a hard-fought first game. Buffalo took the lead in the third inning when sophomore catcher Tom Murphy and senior designated hitter Eric Bryce drove in a run each to put the Bulls ahead 2-1. The Bonnies scored runs in the fourth and fifth innings to retake the lead. Buffalo had a chance to come back in the seventh inning. A string of fielding errors by St. Bonaventure loaded the bases for the Bulls. Murphy tried to capitalize off of this golden opportunity, but he hit a grounder to the shortstop, whose short throw pulled the first baseman away from the bag. This allowed sophomore outfielder Matt Pollock to cross the plate and tie the game. Courtesy of Paul Hokanson
The Bulls suffered their 12th consecutive loss against St. Bonaventure on Tuesday.
NBA Playoff Preview MATTHEW PARRINO Senior Sports Editor
EASTERN CONFERENCE
No. 1 Bulls vs. No. 8 Pacers This season has already been such a memorable one for Bulls’ fans. Derrick Rose is probably going to be the MVP of the league; Tom Thibodeau has The Spectrum’s vote for Coach of the Year; and the Bulls edged out the Spurs for the top spot in the entire NBA. The Pacers are the only team in the postseason with a record below .500. Indiana went only 13-31 against teams above .500 and lost three of four games to Chicago in the regular season. Danny Granger is great player, but he doesn’t have enough talent around him, nor is he clutch enough to put his team on his back like a LeBron or Carmelo. Chicago is playing arguably its best basketball at the most important time of the year. The Bulls are also almost completely healthy, which is a scary thought for the rest of the league. Look for Rose to take over in every game; Indiana doesn’t have anyone who can guard him one-onone (there may not be a person on the planet that can guard him one-on-one). The Bulls should own the battle on the boards and there doesn’t seem to be anyone who will be able to score in the paint against the tough interior defense of the Bulls.
Prediction: Bulls in four
No. 2 Heat vs. No. 7 76ers The problem that faces every team that plays the Heat in the
2011 NBA playoffs is that, like it or not, Miami is battle-tested. It’s a strange idea considering the team has only played together for a season, but the anti-Heat wave – no pun intended – that’s taken the NBA by storm since “The Decision” has forced every Heat player to learn how to play against every team and its hostile crowd. No one has learned how to do it better than the villain himself, LeBron James. In this series, the 76ers are just outmatched, plain and simple. The Heat are on a mission, and though Philadelphia has looked really good in a many games this year, it doesn’t have a defensive answer for LeBron and Dwyane Wade. 76ers star Andre Iguodala doesn’t play well when the defense is able to zero in on him. He will have to be unstoppable for Philadelphia to challenge the Heat, and with LeBron hounding him throughout, it’s not very likely. The matchup between Miami’s Chris Bosh and Philadelphia’s Elton Brand is definitely one to watch. Brand has to be considered for the Comeback Player of the Year Award considering his production this season. He played in 80 games for the first time since he wore a Clippers uniform and he will create some problems for the Heat on both ends of the floor.
Prediction: Heat in five
No. 3 Celtics vs. No. 6 Knicks This series should be the most competitive on the Eastern Conference side of the first round. If there wasn’t a rivalry between New York and Boston at the beginning of the season, there most certainly will be after this series comes to an end. The stars will shine brightly in this series for both teams as Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire lead the Knicks into the postseason for the first time since the 2003-04 season. The Knicks have looked horrible on defense at times since the trade and the Celtics will expose them if they aren’t able to play good team defense. Paul Pierce is the ultimate playoff warrior. He has been known to deliver daggers in postseason
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play in the past few seasons. Rajon Rondo is the guy that makes everything happen for the Celtics, and he’ll have to get the offense going early and build leads for his team early in games. The Celtics have been a defensive phenomenon in years past but by trading Kendrick Perkins at the deadline, the team has had to change its philosophy a bit. Look for Jeff Green to continue to try and find his role with the team and if he can’t figure it out, the green and white could be watching the Finals this year. This series will come down to individuals and if Carmelo takes over, the Knicks could pull off the upset. If Pierce continues his legacy, the Knicks could be one and done.
Prediction: Boston in 7
No. 4 Magic vs. No. 5 Hawks Both teams in this series have developed reputations for folding when the bright lights shine in the playoffs. The Hawks were swept last season by the Magic and they’re basically the same team. Joe Johnson is a great regular season player – it can even be argued that he is a star – but in the playoffs he turns into an average player. The same can be said about Dwight Howard, but in a different way. Howard is the best center in the game, but he leaves a lot to be desired. He doesn’t dominate offensively the way a man of his stature should. The way he let the Celtics just land punch after punch in last season’s playoff embarrassment is all a person needs to know about him and the team he is supposedly the leader of. The Hawks don’t have enough firepower to last in this series. Josh Smith, like Johnson, seems to disappear in late April. Zaza Pachulia and Al Horford are great big men. Horford has great offensive skills but against Howard, he is going to have a tough time being a big contributor. Pachulia is a re-
“We didn’t wake up until the end,” Torgalski said. “We had opportunities and… good teams take advantage of them. [St. Bonaventure] loaded the bases for us, and all we needed was a hit or two to win the game.” Things only got worse for the Bulls in the second game. A series of mishandled balls by the infield allowed St. Bonaventure to take a 5-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Buffalo’s sloppy defensive performance led to five errors and six unearned runs. Torgalski was disappointed with the infielders’ performance. “It was a lack of concentration,” Torgalski said. “We had a couple of new guys in there and they played scared. They didn’t make plays and that set the tone for the whole game.” The pitching staff couldn’t get anything going at the mound. The Bulls only managed to strike out one batter after four pitching changes. They also allowed six walks and 11 hits. Buffalo was cold at the plate as well and hit 5-for-26 in the game. Torglaski thought the field’s windy conditions were no excuse for the batters’ lackluster performances.
“We got to be able to make the adjustment [against such conditions],” Torgalski said. “I thought we had guys in the lineup that… took lazy swings and chased bad pitches. I don’t think what [the Bonnies] threw against us was anything close to what we saw on the last few weekends and we let them get away with it.” St. Bonaventure scored seven unanswered runs before the Bulls responded in the sixth inning. Sophomore outfielder Jason Kanzler’s and Bryce’s back-toback singles sent junior catcher Jamie Jiron across the plate after he led off with a double to left center field. An error allowed Kanzler and Bryce to cross the plate to cap the Bulls’ scoring. Buffalo’s poor performance in the afternoon led Torgalski to question the will of his starting players. “I told my players that tomorrow at practice every position is wide open,” Torgalski said. “We’re going to find nine guys that want to play with passion and sacrifice their bodies to make plays. I didn’t see that today and it was disappointing.” The Bulls were far more successful in their March doubleheader against the Bonnies. Buffalo’s .381 batting average allowed them to take both games, 7-1,113. Buffalo will return to MAC play when it hosts Ball State (7-23, 5-4 MAC). The first game is scheduled to start on Friday at 3 p.m. g Email: sports@ubspectrum.com
bounding machine and if he gets extended minutes, it will be interesting to see the battle on the boards between him and Howard.
Prediction: Magic in 5
WESTERN CONFERENCE
No. 1 Spurs vs. No. 8 Grizzlies This is probably the most interesting series in the entire first round of the playoffs. The Spurs are sort of limping into the playoffs after being the clear-cut best in the league for most of the year. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker have dealt with some injury issues in the final month of the season, and if one of those two, or Manu Ginobili for that matter, misses extended time the Spurs will be susceptible to elimination. The Grizzlies are playing without arguably their best player in Rudy Gay, but they don’t seem to mind. Zach Randolph is a beast and has quietly turned himself into a top forward in the league. The matchup between him and Duncan will be one to watch. The two teams split their fourgame series during the regular season. The Spurs have lost eight of their last 12 games and six of those were in a row. Where this series will be won is in the backcourt. The Grizzlies will have to find a way to stop Ginobili and Parker over the course of a possible seven-game series, and it’s a big question mark if they have the defenders to do it. O.J. Mayo is the X-factor in the series. He must have a breakout performance and realize the potential scouts and coaches alike have seen in him since his days at USC. If everything goes right for Memphis, an upset is not impossible; but it’s not likely either.
Prediction: Spurs in 6
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No. 2 Lakers vs. No. 7 Hornets The Lakers didn’t have their best season, but they started playing great basketball after the All-Star break. It’s to the point, with a veteran group like this, when they know when it’s time to ramp things up. Kobe Bryant at 32 years old is still the best closer in basketball. “The Black Mamba” has the killer instinct that seems to be lacking in a lot of the young superstars in the game. He’s always had it but with the wisdom he’s gained over his career, he’s scarier now than ever before. The Hornets lost arguably their second best player when David West went down for the season due to injury. Chris Paul is an unbelievable point guard, but against a dominant force like the Lakers, New Orleans just doesn’t have enough in the arsenal. Emeka Okafor just doesn’t have the offensive skills to battle the two-headed monster inside for the Lakers in Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Throw Lamar Odom into the mix, and it’s just too much for New Orleans to overcome.
Prediction: Lakers in 4
No. 3 Mavericks vs. No. 6 Trail Blazers In what should be the most competitive series of the first round, critics are already predicting a seven-game classic between these two teams. The acquisition of Gerald Wallace at the deadline by the Blazers is arguably the best and biggest acquisition of the season in a year that will go down in history for player movement. Portland is a tough, motivated, and well-rounded team. It defends and is able to attack opposing teams in so many ways on the offensive end. Brandon Roy is one of the 20 best players in the league when healthy and he’s been coming off the bench while he rehabs another injury. It doesn’t hurt to be able
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Watson thinks that this year’s NHL playoffs are going to be particularly competitive. However, he still remains hopeful for the Sabres’ success.
Bordonaro is certain that the Sabres will take the first round series in six games because of Buffalo’s strong performance in the last half of the season. But Bordonaro thinks that the Sabres’ momentum won’t be enough to carry them through the playoffs.
“I’d like to see them get past the first round,” Watson said. “It’s a tough matchup against the Flyers, but any team has pretty much an even chance in the playoffs.” Watson also said the Sabres should make it far into the playoffs if they continue building momentum in tonight’s game. “It all depends on the first game tonight,” Watson said. “I do have faith in them since they beat the Flyers a week ago.”
“I don’t think they have enough depth,” Bordonaro said. “They just aren’t strong enough yet.” Despite his predictions, he believes that the Sabres will continue to flourish under Terry Pegula’s ownership. “The change in ownership really sparked the team,” Bordonaro said. “It changed different aspects of players and they just looked a lot better.” The Sabres went 15-4-4 after Pegula took ownership.
The Mavericks are still one of the best teams in the league, even after losing Caron Butler for the season early on. Dirk Nowitzki is a nightmare for opposing defenses and he plays his best in big pressure games. There are sure to be a number of those against the Blazers. Jason Terry should be a big factor in this series. He’s notorious for big games in the playoffs and the Mavericks are going to need everything he has if they’re going to hold off the upstart Blazers.
Prediction: Blazers in 7
No. 4 Thunder vs. No. 5 Nuggets The Thunder has had the Nuggets’ number this season, taking three of the four regular season matchups. Kevin Durant won his second straight scoring title this year and he is going to be a tough cover for the Nuggets’ small forwards. Danilo Gallinari has had a coming out party since his Denver arrival but the pressure of the playoffs is a completely different animal. He’ll have to play both ways and it’s yet to be seen that he’ll be able to. Speaking of breakout performances, expect Russell Westbrook to take another step forward and become a legitimate superstar for the Thunder. The addition of Kendrick Perkins has turned the Thunder into a potential defensive powerhouse. Along with Serge Ibaka, the combo should be able to neutralize Nene in the series and make the Nuggets take jump shots. Denver has been one of the hottest teams in the league since the trade deadline and it seems to be oblivious to any type of pressure. The postseason, however, is a different game and Oklahoma City got its first taste last year against the Lakers and that should help them in this series.
Prediction: Thunder in 6
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Moshier is a superstitious Sabres fan and held off on making any playoff forecasts. He thinks that any positive predictions he makes will jinx his team. “I need to say they are not going to make it past the first round,” Moshier said. “Because when I say they are going to win the Stanley Cup, they never win the cup.” He did note that goaltender Ryan Miller and winger Brad Boyes are the keys to the Sabres’ success. “Boyes has really sparked the team in the second half [of the season],” Moshier said. “And if Miller can play like he did in the Olympics, we have a good shot.” g
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