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A new Generation By DAVID JARKA and REN LaFORME Managing Editors

While students were gone for the summer, Generation Magazine was busy making some drastic changes, many of which have proven to be Photo by Katie Carlett / The Spectrum Left: Generation Editor Joshua Boston

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unpopular amongst the student body. On April 3, Sub-Board I, Inc. notified Generation that the publication’s charter had been suspended. Two weeks later, SBI appointed Joshua Boston, former managing editor of both Visions and The Spectrum, as the new editor in chief in an election process that some students view with

wary eyes. On June 17, SBI approved a new charter that changed the name of Generation to Current Magazine, along with several other modifications, according to Boston. However, the name change didn’t last long. “About three weeks ago…I see GENERATION page 20

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A violation of trust SA President Hassan Farah arrested for allegedly assaulting a student By STEPHEN MARTH Editor in Chief

As students begin streaming back onto all three of the University at Buffalo’s campuses for the fall semester, many are quickly learning about a dark cloud that began looming over the Student Association in mid-July. On July 20, according to a complaint report provided to The Spectrum by the University Police Department, Hassan Farah, the current president of the Student Association – the highest-ranking student official at UB – was

arrested for allegedly assaulting Akash Chakravarty, an orientation aide who is a senior, in the Core Road tunnel at the Ellicott Complex on North Campus. Chakravarty’s nose was broken in the alleged assault, which was witnessed by several onlookers, according to the report. “I don’t know why he attacked me,” said Chakravarty after speaking to The Spectrum on Tuesday. “People have been telling me that he is a very calm person.” Farah would not comment on the alleged assault, which he

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Speaking out: Greg Robbins, left, speaks to student about recalling SA president Hassan Farah on Tuesday.

admitted to in an apology on his Facebook account following his arrest. “This case is still under the Amherst court,” Farah said. “Under the instructions of the court, I am not able to publicly speak on the issue.” According to Farah’s Facebook “Certainly, me not getting the entertainment job page, Chakravarty provoked did not make [Farah] punch a student in the face.” the attack by using a racial slur - John Martin towards Farah. The comments UB COUNCIL have since been removed from

Back to school, back to stress By CAITLIN TREMBLAY News Editor

A new semester always brings new stressors for students. According to Catherine CookCottone, associate professor of counseling, school and educational psychology in the Graduate School of Education, these new stressors can potentially spark dangerous behavior. “We are seeing increases in self-harming and self-destructive behaviors,” Cook-Cottone said. These behaviors include cutting, binge drinking and drug

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Back to work: Stress always comes at the beginning of the semester

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In previous years, South Campus and the surrounding University Heights area have been the scene of criminal activities. However, there are hopes that this year will be different as new security measures will be implemented and joint patrols will hit the streets in the University Heights area. The joint patrols will consist of police officers from the City of Buffalo, the University Police Department (UPD) and the

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frontation at a July freshman orientation session where Farah wanted a slice of pizza during a club fair. A few days later, after another confrontation in a Richmond Quadrangle hallway, the alleged assault occurred. “I told him to move rudely, which I will own up to, because he was in general very rude to me,” Chakravarty said. “But I see ASSAULT page 7

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the account. But Chakravarty says that didn’t happen. “There was no racial slur involved,” Chakravarty said. “I have a witness who can attest to the fact. Also, the police report doesn’t even mention anything. There’s a statement [by Farah] where it doesn’t state any racial slur.” Chakravarty admitted to being rude to Farah following a con-

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. Security will be heightened on Main Street on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The UPD will begin their patrol at 7 p.m. and will be followed by the Buffalo Police Department at 9 p.m., according to Gerald Schoenle, chief of University Police. NFTA will join forces with UPD and the Buffalo Police Department whenever they have the manpower, and all forces will stay as long as they see SAFETY page 9

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Same old song and dance SA President Hassan Farah under fire Sadly, the University at Buffalo is not immune to a timeless lesson – most politicians cannot avoid scandals. Avoiding controversy is paramount to any administration. For Student Association President Hassan Farah, controversy has plagued his young administration very quickly. Throughout the summer, a variety of stories and rumors of misconduct have circulated around campus, including those of Farah allegedly assaulting a fellow student. On July 20, Farah was arrested for allegedly assaulting Akash Chakravarty, an orientation aide, at the Ellicott Complex in the Core Road tunnel. Farah admitted fault shortly after the incident. Chakravarty’s nose was broken, and Farah’s reputation at UB was tarnished. This is the first time in recent memory that an SA president is facing possible removal from office. A recall petition started by various members of the SA staff, including members on Farah’s own executive board, has already begun to circulate for the necessary procedures to occur to remove Farah from office. The SA president position is one of the most recognizable student positions on campus. This person carries the torch, projecting everything the University at Buffalo represents. This alleged assault has put a mark on that image, whether Farah is guilty or not. There must be consequences for such thoughtless actions. Farah has violated the trust of the student body and the punishment should be no different than for any other student.

Although The Spectrum endorsed Farah last year, our editorial board stands behind the decision that Farah should step down from his post and keep his honor, so SA’s image and UB’s reputation can be repaired. The student body needs to trust its government once and for all. Farah has stated numerous times that he regrets the event, but an apology is not enough. One could argue that other people in political positions have survived such scandals, but due to the circumstances at hand, Farah lacks the credibility to push for change and the betterment of student life. The prospect of a second chance should not even be discussed. If any other public official allegedly struck someone he or she represented and admitted fault, his or her political career would be over. Holding political office is an honor and a privilege. The people who run and hold such positions are forced to give up privacy due to the nature of public service. Every move, decision and comment is under scrutiny. The UB community is watching this situation develop and will soon answer back. Students have created Facebook groups both in support of Farah and advocating for his removal from office. As the recall process continues, students need to ask questions and learn the facts. What occurred on our campus is grounds for Farah’s removal from office, and The Spectrum can no longer support this president as an advocate for the student body.

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Much ado about nothing The craze surrounding the H1N1 virus Parents have one more thing to worry about as they send their children back to school this year. In April, the world was treated to a new strain of influenza, known as the H1N1 virus, or “swine flu.” The disease’s roots have been traced to Mexico and have since spread globally. Recently, President Barack Obama assembled an advisory council to help the government grasp the full breadth of the situation in the event of a pandemic. The council produced a “plausible worst-case scenario” in which 90,000 people could die as a result of the H1N1 virus. That is three times the normal death rate of regular flu. While those numbers seem larger than they should be, there is no evidence to state that the figure is too large – or too small. There is no concrete sign that the H1N1 virus could be the second coming of the bubonic plague. There is a slight caveat in swine flu preparation. A vaccine to prevent the H1N1 virus is still being tested and will not be ready until mid-October, meaning that in the event of a pandemic it would be too late to help most people. Nonetheless, those who are sick will receive medication for treatment. Look at last year’s situation in New York City at the height of the outbreak as a case study. An estimated 800,000 people showed symptoms of the virus. Of that total number, only 54 died. Most of those people recovered without medical treat-

ment. To further alleviate the fear of a pandemic, no major health organization has announced that the virus has gotten stronger. In fact, the United States has never been in a better position to handle a pandemic. President George W. Bush did a fantastic job hoarding medical supplies to fight the avian flu pandemic concerns during his administration. There has been widespread speculation and some advocacy that school openings should be delayed until the United States has a large supply of H1N1 vaccine, which would be sometime in October, because the virus generally affects people younger than 65 years old. Until then, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself healthy. Keeping your hands clean before you eat and when you leave the bathroom is a great place to start. Even colleges have begun to combat such outbreaks. Many universities are providing free hand sanitizer to their populations. Other simple tasks such as removing garbage and avoiding constant contact with door handles could help. But above all, if you don’t feel well, just stay home. Don’t risk infecting others. Don’t be afraid of a trip to the doctor’s office. If something is wrong, you can get ahead of the curve and keep yourself healthy. Conventional wisdom suggests that the H1N1 pandemic will not cause a huge upswing in normal flu sickness and death numbers. But only time will tell.

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‘Til death do us part Death never really hit me until I was a freshman in college. I remember the day like it was any other. As we sat down for dinner on Christmas Day 2006, my father received a phone call from my aunt, where she told him that my grandmother passed away. The image of my father hanging up the phone as he slid against the wall is forever burned in my memory. Since then, I have lost my second grandmother, one of my grandfathers and countless neighbors and friends. Each time I learned that another life had come and gone, I would reflect on the news. It made me realize how every moment, good or Stephen Marth bad, is extremely important Editor in Chief and should be cherished. You never know if you’ll have another day to live and love. On Aug. 24, Lt. Charles “Chip” McCarthy and firefighter Jonathan Croom lost their lives doing what they loved. They were battling a fire on Genesee Street in Buffalo when the two fell through the floor and became trapped in a basement. They were told that a third party was trapped in the building, and, in a rescue attempt for what turned out to be no one, the two lost their own lives. When you hear of public servants like McCarthy and Croom losing their lives on the job, it’s very painful. For me, it was even more painful, considering McCarthy was my next-door neighbor for around 19 years in South Buffalo. He was such a pleasant man to live next to, and I distinctly remember how he and my father would hide in their respective backyards at the side of the fence separating our homes, talking about everything and anything. The moral of this story? Live your lives. Many of you are starting your collegiate careers, while others are right in the thick of things. A select few, like myself, are experiencing the scary reality known as senior year. Enjoy it. Watching these fine people leave this Earth has see MARTH page 17

Conversation killers We have all had one of these conversations – you are talking to someone, and the topic gets a little controversial. The conversation quickly becomes a heated debate, with both sides adamantly making their points, defending their position as eagerly as possible. Jennifer Good But there is a disconnect. News Editor One side of the conversation is only doing two things: talking, and planning the next tirade that will come out of their mouth. There is no listening on their part. The conversation devolves into nonsense, and ultimately both sides have to walk away, furious that no middle ground could be achieved. Do you know which side of this conversation you were on? Useless conversations like this take place day in and day out because the people that cause them, the people who do not and cannot listen, are not able to recognize that fault within themselves. They are so focused on their own thoughts that they do not care what the other person is saying. Their self-centered approach to discussions can cause endless misunderstanding and frustration. One can never be sure what the motivation is behind these non-listeners. Perhaps they get so caught up in their positions that they forget to also focus on the other person, perhaps they are used to being right so much of the time that they discount the possibility that their opponent may also have a good point, or maybe they are just such egomaniacs that their sole concern is hearing themselves talk. Whatever the cause, though, one thing is for sure. These people are downright difficult to have a logical conversation with. Still don’t know if you are one of these conversation-killers? Here’s a hint — if you are still wondersee GOOD page 17

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AR T S & LI F E Peace, love and mediocre acting John Ranic

By JAMES TWIGG Asst. Arts Editor

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Detox just to retox A wise man once whispered, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Come to think of it, that wise man was the band Semisonic and they never really amounted to anything, but that’s irrelevant. Readers, believers and underachievers, truer words have not been spoken. As the summer sun sets and we fill up our flasks with liquid anti-depressants, it’s time to look back and move forward. Tugging on slipknots and tying up other loose ends, my summer was anything but expected, but it absolutely had a soundtrack. And hanging over the sounds of the season was this theme of rebirth and decay. On August 21, which I’m sure all of you blink kids know, blink182 played Darien Lake for the first time since their dismemberment in 2005. Along with the Offspring, blink and their perfect blend of pop-punk-emo immaturity shaped my youth. Back in 2005 I saw The Offspring at the now defunct Dome Theater in Niagara Falls, screamed my throat raw, and at the end of a passionate, sweat covered night with my first and favorite band, I became the scene kid that lives for shows and pretty much hates everyone under the “scene kid” classification that I am today. see RANIC page 15

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Taking Woodstock : B Demetri Martin (Paper Heart) takes on his first leading role in the feature film Taking Woodstock. But is this film a bad trip or pure ecstasy? Elliot Teichberg (Martin) is a devoted son who is forced to move back to his home in White Lake, N.Y. in order to help his parents afford the mortgage on their decaying motel. After exhausting all his options, Teichberg finds a newspaper detailing the potential cancellation of a music festival affectionately referred to as Woodstock. Seeing it as an opportunity to save his parents’ motel, he sets in motion a series of events that would change a generation, and his own life, forever. This movie has everything one would expect to see at the actual Woodstock, including sex, drugs, rock & roll and more hippies than you could ever hallucinate. The biggest problem with this film is that it tries too hard to focus on two things at once: the concert and Treichberg’s struggles. At first glance, the birth of one of the most iconic music festivals of all time appears to take center stage. By the end of the film, Teichberg’s coming-of-age story reveals itself to be the true headliner. Overall, the story is entertaining and engaging with a slightly behind-the-scenes feel to it. The story also delves into the love, sexual exploration and liberation that Woodstock has come to represent and eventually covers everything from how the concert came to be to how it was almost shut down by the local towns-

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Demitri Martin has a generation of pressure on his back and in his closet in Ang Lee’s Taking Woodstock.

people. From beginning to end, Teichberg goes through a transformation that coincides with the peace and love that the concert symbolizes. Unfortunately, Martin’s performance fails to do the story justice. Anyone familiar with his work may not be able to watch Taking Woodstock without being reminded that they are watching just another Martin performance. He never manages to shake the mannerisms that his fans have come to recognize through his stand up and TV series. The all-star cast of supporting actors does, however, do an excellent job of keeping the audience entertained throughout. Emile Hirsch (Milk) and Liev Schrieber (X-Men Origins: Wol-

verine) give stellar and hilarious performances as a Vietnam veteran and cross dressing security guard, respectively, who each come to Teichberg’s aid. Visually, the movie is impressive. Each shot of the film is filled with bright and vibrant colors that pop off the screen and pay respect to the era. This is especially apparent in an acid-induced scene that takes anyone watching on a 24-frames-per-second trip. If there’s one thing Taking Woodstock excels at, it’s size. Director Ang Lee is a master of cinematography. From the thousands of free spirited hippies to the wide-angle camera shots of the fields, viewers can grasp just how massive this festival really was and can’t help but feel a bit insignificant in comparison.

Lee also does a good job of conveying the amount of work that went into the making of the concert. He makes use of two or three different angles for one scene at multiple times during the movie. By showing different perspectives at the same time, Lee is able to create a sense of urgency and chaos during the final planning stages of Woodstock. Taking Woodstock isn’t anything too far out, but it is groovy. The settings are captivating, but the jokes are hit or miss and the plot line isn’t as engaging as people have come to expect from Lee. Nonetheless, the film does manage to keep its audience entertained. E-mail: spectrum-arts@buffalo.edu

By JOHN RANIC & CHRISTOPHER Di MATTEO Senior Arts Editor & Arts Editor Over the next four months, you’re going to have to listen to your fair share of foreign teachers, annoying classmates, and frat bros talk about Wilco and Bon Iver as they pound Nattys and try desperately to stay in their flip flops while they sway to white boy rhythms. In anticipation of the sights and sounds of the forthcoming semester, here is our collective top and bottom 10 albums to look forward to. Good, bad or worse – indie - you’re gonna have to deal.

1: Pearl Jam

2: Jay-Z

3: Brand New

4: Phish

5: Alice in Chains

September 20 - After an extensive stay in the wild and some selective touring, Eddie Vedds and the boys are back and ready to jam their musical pearls down our throats.

September 11 - Kingdom came and disappointed. Regardless, Jay is back and in attack mode…sans the dork glasses.

September 22 - We’ll never get another Deja. Fine. But please, Mr. Lacey, don’t scream inaudible lyrics over 11 tracks of distorted fuzz. Otherwise, we might renege on the whole most anticipated thing.

September 8 - Trey kicked heroin (at least for the time being) and the boys were able to pump out the ten-track joint that is their first studio album in five years. Let’s hope it wasn’t the h-train that was his inspiration.

September 29 - There is seriously a duet with Elton John.

-1: Creed

-2: Insane Clown Posse -3: Sting

-4: Lynyrd Skynyrd

-5: Uncle Kraker

October 27 - With arms wide open, we ask you to stop.

September 1 - Sorry to disappoint all of the Jugglos of the UB community, but there are few things worse than ICP – one of which is Creed.

September 29 - This confederate anthem made the list on its title alone. We would rather listen to Kid Rock…all summer long.

September 15 - How does Kid Rock’s DJ still have a record deal?

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Full Circle

Blueprint 3

Bang! Pow! Boom!

Daisy

If on a Winter’s Night...

October 27 - We would rather watch Steve “Sting” Borden’s made-for-TV thriller Shutterspeed than hear Sting’s pretentious, middle-aged, Middle Eastern-tinged sex rock

Joy

God & Guns

Black Gives Way To Blue

Happy Hour

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UB student leaves woods he called home after officials enforce ban

Homeless, not hopeless By MATT MOSHER Life Editor

As a student at UB, you have faced long lines, and updated your Facebook status to tell everyone about it. You’ve had a nasty tasting dinner from one the various restaurants on campus and never gone back. You’ve circled the parking lots for 20 minutes only to decide to give up and skip the class and thought that your life was rough. Compared to Brian Borncamp, what you may think of as a bit rough is something he might consider luxurious. Borncamp, 21, spent the past month making himself a cabin in the North Campus woods. He has fended off chipmunks from his food stash, had his stuff stolen, and shaken worms out of his boots after heavy rains. Borncamp said he was driven to the wilderness due to high costs of education. UB officials weren’t buying that. They told Borncamp to take his possessions – some textbooks and tools – and leave the woods,

banning him from going back. Borncamp, a sophomore philosophy and computer science major originally from Baldwinsville, N.Y., took to the woods after spending the beginning of the summer sleeping on his mattress in the stairwells of Fronczak hall. “I had some interesting experiences in the stairwells,” Borncamp said. The reason he was there to begin with was simple, according to Borncamp. It came down to money. Borncamp said he moved into the stairwell after moving out of his apartment, unable to afford tuition, rent and other expenses. “I was once woken up by a construction worker. He woke me up and said ‘Whoa, sorry to wake you up man. Whoa. You got a mattress in here? What, are you camping out, man? That’s crazy’,” he said. For the most part, sleeping in the stairwell wasn’t too bad, according to Borncamp. A pair of earplugs and his mattress were enough to get to sleep. His time in the stairwell came to an end after an electrician stum-

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Brian Borncamp has certainly had a unique series of college residences.

bled upon him early one summer morning. Soon after, University Police asked for Borncamp’s ID – and from there, he was referred to the Student-Wide Judiciary. Borncamp moved to the woods after the encounter in the stairwells. He rented a truck and began moving his stuff, which was hidden throughout campus in lockers and ceiling tiles, to the edge of the tree line. His first two attempts at life in the wilderness ended in hardship. While at work, his personal belongings were taken on two occasions. When UPD officers took his possessions the first time he was able to reclaim them at the lost and found. Borncamp is unsure of who took his belongings the second

time, but he learned from the experience and took some time off work to complete his cabin in a short period of time instead of trying to do it between shifts. The experience of living in the woods was very calming, according to Borncamp. A typical day consisted of waking up early, due to the sun rising around 6 a.m., and working on building his cabin or doing some reading. “The one thing that was pretty terrible was after it rained, the ground would be covered in worms,” Borncamp said. “They were just everywhere, I would wake up some days and have to kick six worms out of my boot. Occasionally there would be mosquitoes, especially because I was near a creek, but usually a

small campfire would take care of them.” Borncamp says that his initial purpose for moving out into the woods was for reasons of utility. By only working part time, he was spending too much on rent and tuition. So he began thinking of ways to cut costs. “I was looking at my expenses and seeing what I could reduce,” Borncamp said. “I had a good buffer built up. I had been working for about a year and half; I was in school then dropped out and was working for awhile.” Despite taking time off school to work, Borncamp did not have enough saved to afford everything coming into this school year. see HOMELESS page 11

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Several SA ofﬁcials pushing for Farah’s resignation think it’s so high-schoolish. He could have just shouted at me rather than assault me.” A witness who was involved in the altercation, who has asked for anonymity for safety reasons, gave the same story. “[Farah] was standing in the way of [Chakravarty], who said ‘move,’ which [Farah] did,” the witness said. “One of the girls that [Farah] was with said ‘that was rude,’ and [Chakravarty] replied with, ‘yeah, well he deserves it.’” According to the witness, that is when the alleged assault occurred. The witness said that they broke up Farah and Chakravarty, and then notified UPD and orientation officials of the alleged assault.

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to the petition has been mixed, but many students are signing it after being supplied with the correct information to make an informed decision. “At the end of the first day of classes, we were close to a third of the signatures necessary to push for a recall,” Martin said. Farah believes that the recall will fail in the long run because he believes that he was not acting as SA president at the time of the incident. “This was at 11 p.m. while I was working as a residential adviser for the CADS/EOP Summer Program,” Farah said. “The recall itself is illegitimate. These individuals are lying to students and giving them a one-sided story filled with lies and asking for them to sign a petition on baseless information.” When all is said and done, many SA representatives, including Mohabir, want to see justice served. “I’ve known of regular students that assault people and get suspended [from school],” Mohabir

said. “[Farah is] more than a student and he needs to be held to a higher standard than anyone else. He needs to be held accountable for his actions.” Farah hopes that the situation blows over and that students look at him for what he has done for them while in office. “I have met with all administrators prior to and after the incident and I have built great relationships with them personally,” Farah said. “I look forward to working for the interests of the students. I have already worked towards giving students outlets for volunteering, having 24hour bussing on UB’s campuses, helped create a great Fall Fest, have worked towards extending hours at the Health and Sciences Library and I have so much more on my agenda I am looking to accomplish.” The Spectrum will publish more information as the situation develops. E-mail: spectrum-eic@buffalo.edu

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A push for recall After Buffalo-based SA representatives met over the summer to discuss the issue, a recall petition was born in order to force Farah’s removal from office. According to Article IX, Section 1 of SA’s constitution, recall proceedings may be initiated against any member of SA’s executive branch if “he/she has intentionally committed illegal acts while acting or purportedly acting pursuant to his/her position in the Executive Branch, or if he/she has intentionally materially violated the provisions of [the] Constitution.” The constitution states that a recall hearing will occur when at least 10 percent of students or the same amount of people who voted in the previous election sign the petition, whichever is

greater. Because 2,566 students – over 10 percent of the student population – voted in SA’s last general election, the signatures will have to match that amount for the recall petition to be valid. In addition to Alvarado, Robbins and Mohabir, both Jordan Fried, SA treasurer, and John Martin, UB Council student representative and former SA treasurer, are donating their time to the recall process. Farah said that the recall efforts, created by Martin, were started because of Farah’s failure to hire Martin for SA’s entertainment director position. “It’s a personal vendetta that [Martin] and his group want to benefit out of,” Farah said. According to Martin, Farah’s opinion is wrong because it was not solely Martin who went forth with the recall procedures. “[Those decisions were made] while I was sitting in a room with five other people. I did apply for the job,” Martin said. “I didn’t get it. I worked past it. Certainly, me not getting the entertainment job did not make [Farah] punch a student in the face.” Martin wants to help because he disagrees with what happened, in addition to feeling a personal investment in SA. “I put two years of my life into SA so I don’t want to see it fall to hell,” Martin said. “What happened was wrong, and students need to be informed. I’ve had a lot of people speak to me…with misinformation, which is unfortunate.” Martin said that the response

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Resignation brought into play The event has sparked many student leaders on campus, including those in SA, to push for Farah’s removal from office. According to Ernesto Alvarado, SA vice president, an emergency powers council meeting was held following the incident where SA leaders discussed work being done throughout the summer. Following the meeting, Greg Robbins, engineering council coordinator and acting senate chair, suggested to Farah that he resign so he could focus on his personal issues stemming from the incident. “That was the first time that resignation was mentioned,” Alvarado said. “[Farah] completely shot it down.” Robbins felt that Farah needed to be held accountable for his actions following the event. “Someone who is representing the student body needs to be held to a higher standard,” Robbins said. “What he did represents SA poorly and he needs to be held accountable.” Cheryl Mohabir, academic council coordinator, was present for the same meeting and is adamant that Farah should be removed from the position – either by his own accord or by a recall petition. “What he did was unacceptable, plain and simple,” Mohabir said. “I don’t care what you were called, you don’t punch someone in the face. He’s the face of UB. He represents the student body. He’s the leader of every student here. It’s not okay to do what he did and it’s not okay that he thinks that there’s nothing wrong with what happened. Many students do not want him as their representative anymore.” Alvarado says he stood behind Farah until his story drastically changed. On July 21, Farah sent out an

e-mail to select SA members to clarify what happened. “Two of the orientation [aides] started screaming completely inappropriate things from behind me [an] inch away from my ear. I didn’t mind at first since it was gestures towards me, but they followed up with worse comments towards [Ting Ting, the freshman orientation gift card winner for that evening],” Farah said. “I understand that there is never a time where anyone should resort to violence as the answer. I am upset at myself for resorting to violence…it was definitely out of character.” Weeks later, according to Alvarado, Farah began to tell staff members that the attack was provoked after Chakravarty allegedly referred to Farah by the N-word. “[Farah] garnered a great deal of support from that point forward,” Alvarado said. “I am a first generation Latino, and I’ve faced racism, and my parents have faced racism, so to me, it’s very personal. When he brought that story up and after hearing the first story, I was taken aback and extremely skeptical. To use race as a crutch, it made me want to be involved in his removal. There’s no evidence to prove what he’s saying and even if there was a racial slur, it doesn’t give you the right to assault someone.” Farah believes that many people are jumping the gun when it comes to analyzing the situation and creating their own opinions on it. “I can say that people are jumping to conclusions way too early,” Farah said. “I was told to resign the very next day after the incident without [anyone having] prior knowledge of the incident. It was not done rationally but more so by personal instincts and personal issues.”

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September 2, 2009

Holy rebirth, Batman! By ERIC HILLIKER Asst. Arts Editor

Batman and Robin : A Months ago, Batman was “killed” and his city was left at the mercy of the freaks and fouls of Arkham. As any strip-reader knows, criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot and the only person who could stop them would be a new Batman and, subsequently, a new comic. Enter comic geniuses and frequent collaborators Grant Morrison (Final Crisis) and Frank Quietly (All-Star Superman). They stepped into the world of the caped crusader and worked their crazy comic voodoo to create a new Gotham and new Dark Knight in Batman and Robin. After the death of Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, the former Robin, steps up to claim the mantle. Grayson teams up with a new Robin, Wayne’s nearly psychopathic son, Damien, to bring order to Gotham. Their first case is strange and wonderful. Besides the heavy duty of proving to Gotham, the cops and themselves that they can fill the title of Batman and Robin, Grayson and Damien must stand up against a new villain. The delightfully demented Professor Pyg and his Circus of Strange has made Gotham his own. All these elements come together beautifully under Morrison’s pen, who is no stranger to the Batman world. Morrison has been writing the character for several years and has managed to keep his knight new and unpredictable. Morrison combines elements from the ’60s Batman show featuring Adam West and the David Lynch movies. It’s odd how well the campy elements of the show flow with Lynch’s surreal themes. The end product couldn’t be better. The Gotham that looked like Detroit is gone. Instead, a city arises that combines the best parts of Manhattan and New Orleans. Professor Pyg’s hideout is an old abandoned amusement park that feels like a nightmare populated by cartoon rejects. However, Morrison’s great character work, especially Dick Grayson’s hesitant journey into becoming Batman, is the heart of the new comic. Some of the best scenes so far include Grayson’s talks with Alfred about living up to the name of Batman and trying to prove himself to Commissioner Gordon. Grayson’s journey from trying to act like Batman to fully becoming Batman is truly a wonderful read. Grayson is trying to climb out of the shadow of the black bat and prove to the world that Batman is back. The new Robin is possibly the star of the series. Morrison flipped the usual Batman and Robin dynamic. Instead of an aggressive and dark Batman, Robin fills his shoes, while the Batman takes on the role of a wisecracking free spirit. It’s an

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Batman and Robin flips the script between our titular characters and will have you feverishly flipping through the pages of this stellar new take.

interesting device that works well with the characters. Raised by assassins and killers, Damien seems like an odd choice for a Robin, but Morrison makes it work. Masterfully, Morrison showcases Damien’s attempt at transitioning from his brash self to a real hero. One of the big attractions to Morrison’s work is his peerless ability to conjure up strange and creative ideas. Professor Pyg is one of the scariest comic book villains ever. Only Morrison could create a villain with the characteristics of Henry Higgins from the musical My Fair Lady. Pyg and his henchmen, who range from circus freaks to what look like transvestites dressing up as Raggedy Anne dolls, seem to have crawled out of the worst night terror imaginable. Artist Frank Quietly rounds out Morrison’s writing. He captures Morrison’s words like no other. His action scenes are rendered flawlessly as each character seamlessly moves through the panels. Professor Pyg is almost too sick and dirty to look at. Batman and Robin is a perfect superhero paneling that comicenthusiasts should pick up immediately.

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SAFETY from page 1 are needed. The joint patrols presence will be seen on Main Street from University Plaza to LaSalle Station, according to Dennis Black, UB vice president of student affairs. UPD officers have been out on their bikes since last week and will be followed by Segway Personal Transporters, which were given to the department by UB, Schoenle said. Black believes that the idea is to get the police out of their cars and into the streets to increase safety. “The reality and perception of threat of continuing crime within that neighborhood are the main reasons why the joint patrols were started,” Black said. The police on bikes and Segways are the best improvement because the physical presence of cops will deter crime from occurring, according to Danielle Schwartz, a junior communication major. “Even with the increase of police presence I would like to see more Anti-Rape Task Force vans to go to off-campus houses,” Schwartz said. Along with the joint patrols, a security consultant was hired and then assessed South Campus to determine where cameras and emergency blue light systems should be placed, according to Schoenle. “Seventy-six security cameras and 19 emergency phones were placed on South Campus, and all exterior lighting was replaced,” Schoenle said. “North Campus will be assessed, and within

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South Campus residents have seen an increase in police patrols recently.

the next two years, significant enhancements will be made to North Campus.” Emergency phones and cameras would be helpful, but it depends on the location because they could be vandalized or broken, which would lead to a waste of money, according to Michael Yu, a freshman accounting major. Community building functions have been planned for the upcoming year between the residents of University Heights and UB students residing in the area. “Last Wednesday, a group of 50 volunteers that consisted of UB faculty, staff and individuals residing in the University Heights area passed out safety and good neighbor bags to 2,700

houses,” Black said. “The student bags contained information on how to protect yourself and how to be a good neighbor. The resident bags contained information on how they can take advantage of university resources, and what to do if you don’t have a good neighbor.” This Sunday, a Neighbor’s Day Block Party and Safety Fair will be held on the front lawn of Hayes Hall from 3 to 7 p.m. Residents and students will be able to meet each other in an environment filled with bands, free food and safety booths, Black said.

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use, and more often than not can only increase the amount of stress instead of alleviating it. Cook-Cottone and her research team are beginning a prevention program designed to increase wellness and teach how to cope with stress. This program teaches emotional regulation, yoga, stress reduction techniques and problem solving. Cook-Cottone explained that there are ways to handle stress without harming yourself or your GPA, such as exercise. All UB residence halls and apartments have exercise equipment and Alumni Arena is open for student use. Also, Wellness Education Services offers Pilates, yoga, and other types of classes free to students. Students should stay organized by buying a planner, prioritizing readings and assignments and getting the most important things done first to increase a sense of accomplishment, according to Wellness Education Services. Sticking to lists and plans are key in order to stay motivated. Students should also take breaks to reduce stress. According to Wellness Education Services, joining one of UB’s student clubs and organizations can be a fun way to temporarily distract students from school. Talking about stressors can also help give a new perspective on how to handle heavy workloads, whether it’s a phone call to a mom, brother, best friend or

UB’s Counseling Services, she said. Cook-Cottone believes that the most successful students know their limits and scale back on the activities when they need to. “Successful students balance this work with down time [and] exercise, and they choose a manageable schedule with a combination of sports, school and work,” she said. Students can partake in Suicide Prevention Week, a series of activities to learn coping strategies and meet others who are encountering similar situations. It runs campus-wide from September 9-13. One of the biggest events this year is a presentation by Jamie Tworkowski, the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms, a nationally recognized organization that helps those dealing with depression, stress and anxiety find help and healthy coping methods. Tworkowski will be speaking on Wednesday, September 9 at Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall at 8 p.m. The program will include music, speeches and a discussion, and is free for students. According to Cook-Cottone, the most important thing to remember in the midst of a busy semester is to set manageable goals and take time to relax, despite how busy your schedule may seem. E-mail: spectrum-news@buffalo.edu

Through music, words, & open discussion, TWLOHA seeks to inform, encourage, & inspire all who encounter issues of depression, addiction, self-injury, & suicide. Come hear Eric James (of The New Century & Early Hours) perform. Meet the founder of TWLOHA, Jamie Tworkowski. Also, Denny Kolsch will share his story of depression & addiction to spread the word that hope is real & rescue is possible.

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A new Pistachio’s By ADRIAN FINCH Life Editor

With the beginning of a new semester and a new school year, changes are gladly welcomed to the University at Buffalo campus, especially when these changes center on feeding the mouths of famished students. After climbing the stairs of the Student Union to its second floor, students will be rewarded for their efforts as the aroma of fresh pasta and soup dances through the air from the wide doors of the newly remodeled Pistachio’s. Students will enter a Tuscanyinspired atmosphere decorated with new art prints depicting Italian landscapes, while appreciating the delicate balance of dark yellow paint on the walls and a red countertop. Due to the overwhelming success of their signature pastas and mouthwatering selection of paninis, Pistachio’s has improved Bravo Pasta and opened the Bread Box Deli. After conducting various taste testings over the summer with

the participation of students and faculty, pasta and panini recipes were altered and improved to tantalize the taste buds of the hungry. Bravo Pasta introduces multiple dishes, including Spicy Chicken Alfredo and Steak and Herb Noodles. Using the freshest ingredients for this dish, students will receive a flank steak tossed with herb buttered egg noodles, and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese. With a carefully crafted menu appealing to the masses, Pistachio’s kept Chicken Broccoli Alfredo from the previous year, along with Chicken Fresca and creamy Three Cheese Macaroni. Students can request a variety of pasta dishes, often substituting or creating a special order to accommodate their needs. Pastas are made to order and come in a small or a large dish for $4.19 and $5.99, and due to high demand, freshly baked garlic knots will continue as a permasee CUISINE page 19

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Like sniffing glue from a sock, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia clouds your judgment and makes you piddle your pants laughing. Chiming in on such sensitive issues as abortion, racism and the Philadelphia Eagles, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will return for yet another hectic season on Sept. 17. Starting its fifth season, creators Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day don’t seem to be toning down the crude humor and, in fact, seem to be doing the opposite. Season No. 5 brings back the degenerate, lewd and overall ignorant employees of Paddy’s Irish Pub that college students have grown to cherish. They’re bringing back the slew of regulars in addition to a few new faces. Mary Lynn Rajskub (24) will become a regular on the show as Gail the Snail. Gail is Dennis and Dee’s cousin that has an even blacker heart than those two (if that’s possible). If that doesn’t send chills down your spine, maybe the fact that Frank is trying to have sexual intercourse with Gail the Snail will. And that’s just another heartwarming day on the set for the gang. Often referred to as the “Garbage Pail cousin”, Gail is offensive, rude and does not seem to care too much about personal appearances. It sounds like she is going to fit in perfectly with the rest of the crew. Although Charlie has practically lived like a homeless man

Police Blotter 8/26 – A person at Creekside Village refused transportation to a medical facility after falling ill. 8/26 – A person was referred to the StudentWide Judiciary for disorderly conduct at Ellicott Food Court. 8/27 – A vehicle was towed for vehicle and traffic violations on Bailey Avenue. 8/27 – A hit and run accident was reported in the Governors B parking lot. 8/28 – A person was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Knox Hall due to illness. 8/28 – A person was treated for a bee sting at the Student Union. 8/28 – Bonnie L. Miletich was arrested and

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for the duration of the show, he finally gets evicted from his apartment just as he and Frank try to start selling crabs as a means of income. Crabbing is a respected trade, just not when you’re crabbing in a runoff of the Delaware River. This season Paddy’s Pub tries to make some additional profit off their name. From thongs to pens where patrons see Dennis naked, Paddy’s shows no class when hawking their merchandise. Sweet Dee’s acting career seems to be taking off this season as she lands a role in an M. Night Shyamalan movie. Opting to mooch off of Sweet Dee’s success, Mac and Charlie decide to write a screenplay for Dee to give to M. Night Shyamalan. Keeping in the spirit of Sweet Dee, one of the episodes deals with her flirting online with a soldier in Iraq, which the gang just does not think is right for the soldier. This can only lead to bad things for the gang and could end up being one of the funnier episodes of the season. Danny DeVito’s character Frank seems to be growing more and more out of control. After

8/29 – A person was taken to Erie County Medical Center after passing out in the Goodyear parking lot. 8/30 – A student was referred to the StudentWide Judiciary after being taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Newcomb Terrace for an alcohol overdose. 8/30 – A person was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Kunz Field for an ankle injury. 8/30 – An unattended bag of tools was stolen from Hadley Community Building. 8/31 – Derek Vastine Leibfried was arrested

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8/31 – A parking permit was stolen from a vehicle at Furnas Lot. 8/31 – A bicycle was stolen from outside of Diefendorf Hall. 8/31 – A person was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Hadley Community Center for feeling ill. 8/31 – A person refused medical aid after suffering eye injury in the Student Union. 8/31 – Two people were taken to the StudentWide Judiciary for stealing a golf cart. The cart was later recovered at Putnam Way.

Not your average student HOMELESS from page 6 “At this point, being a full time student is not even a feasible possibility,” Borncamp said. “Without being able to take out a loan or having some sort of financial aid coming in, it’s one of those things were you run the numbers and it’s just impossible.” Although Borncamp was not at his cabin when UPD found it, he received a message on his phone from investigator James Budniak saying: “We found your home and we have your property.” Borncamp says his experience with Budniak was very diplomatic and that he was friendly. However, Borncamp was less than impressed with the way Dennis Black handled the situation. “It was interesting to see what Dennis Black had to say in the [Buffalo News] article,” Borncamp said. “This is supposed to be a flagship school of new and

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Building relationships with recievers MAYNARD from page 24 it, if I’m in trouble I’ll look for my checkdown, then I’ll run if necessary.” While backing up Willy for nine games last season, Maynard used every opportunity to observe the efficient signal caller work and pick his brain. “Leadership wise, [Willy] was a senior and played here for four years,” Maynard said. “He showed me some things on offense like knowing where my checkdown was, telling me I don’t have to force the ball every time I throw, and showing that I could get outside the pocket and throw out of bounds.” Last year was not the only time Maynard needed to dedicate endless hours to learn about the quarterback position. He spent most of his off-season in Buffalo working with his teammates, reviewing the playbook with his new offensive coordinator Danny Barrett, and expanding his muscle mass in the weight room. Maynard worked with senior

wide receivers Naaman Roosevelt and Brett Hamlin. Both receivers had an extensive bond with Willy and combined for 142 catches, 1,861 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. Maynard started building the same kind of relationship with both receivers over the summer. “[Roosevelt, Hamlin and I] connected really well during spring ball and in the fall. They let me know what’s going to be in front of me, when they’re going to get open and when they’re going to be stepping inside or outside,” Maynard said. “There is a lot of chemistry there between us.” Maynard is more confident in the offensive system than he was midway through last year. Originally planning on redshirting the rangy quarterback, Gill was forced to burn Maynard’s redshirt when Willy was hurt during Buffalo’s game at Central Michigan. All of a sudden, Maynard became a Division I quarterback. Although Maynard only took part in one play that day, he would

make appearances in Buffalo’s next seven games. Now after eight games and an entire offseason of Quarterback 101, Maynard’s self-confidence is high. “I feel a whole lot better about the offense right now. I’ve learned a lot through camp and spring ball,” Maynard said. “Experience is key when you play top football in college and I’m figuring that out now.” For Gill, it’s now about going out this season, which starts against UTEP on Saturday, and executing. “When the spotlight’s on you, the question is ‘how do you perform,’” Gill said. “I really like his demeanor and his body language. He has a pretty good understanding of the offense and he knows what to do, but he needs to execute, that’s the bottom line.”

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Keep producing turnovers SAFETIES from page 24 example. I feel like it’s my job to be more vocal this year.” The upcoming season presents new challenges for a Bulls team that is not used to being the favorite. The team is expected to challenge for another MAC title, and with high expectations comes additional pressure for the team and its captains. Both players plan on playing through it and focusing on their goals. “I just think I have to step up and do my job.” Shannon said, “It’s important that I’m there for my teammates, when times are hard and be able to pull everyone together and lead them and be able to be a good example.” Their collective goal is to keep producing turnovers. The Buffalo defense forced 24 fumbles a season ago and by season’s end was known as a unit full of ball hawks. The pressure of repeating last year’s success doesn’t seem to be an issue for the captains. “You have to go out there and

do your job each and every day,” Newton said. “You have to make plays. We work on turning the ball over every day. Ever since Coach Gill has been here it’s become second nature.” Newton and Shannon will be working toward continued success with a new leader at the defensive helm. The transition under new defensive coordinator Fred Reed has been a smooth one for most defenders. Reed was the secondary coach last year and already has a close relationship with the safeties. “The transition has been great,” Newton said. “We’ve been working with Coach Reed since spring ball. We’ve both learned a lot from him. He’s taught us last year and this year and has taught us the whole scheme.” Oftentimes, the key to a team’s success is due to the efforts of its leaders. Newton and Shannon are hopeful that their hard work will equate to more Bulls victories.

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Another wave goodbye RANIC from page 5 And then blink broke up. Sure, I went on to see every other band I loved throughout my impressionable years but they weren’t blink and I would never have the chance to fill that void. Fast-forward through four years of going away to college, one plane crash and a three-way squashed grudge and I had my band back. Upwards of $400 later, I had two VIP pit tickets for the rock show and 10 years of butterflies ready to be released. The giant black curtain dropped, the opening notes of “Dumpweed” were struck and I felt everything negative about the summer fade away. For seemingly the first time in their career, blink sounded amazing live, seemed liked pseudo-professionals, and amidst their sea of children crowding stage right, they seemed genuinely happy. And so was I, along with the thousands of fans and teary eyes in attendance. But as quickly as they came, they were gone. Who knows if they’ll stick around long enough to release anther CD and play Buffalo again. But we did get that one night, and it’s more than enough to last a lifetime. Opening for blink was Fall

Out Boy, who I am a well-documented fan of. Despite my lack of braces and waterbra under my neon green Nollie v-neck, I’m a big fan of FOB and Pete Wentz’s emo-agro lyricism. I got to meet the band before the show and was on a bit of a high. From the second they came out on stage, it was evident they wouldn’t be there much longer. They didn’t have the energy they usually do and they basically

looked like they were bored with the notion of being Fall Out Boy and playing with each other. With Wentz saying this was probably their swan song and a definite hiatus striking after the tour, it was probably the last time Fall Out Boy will see my baby blues anywhere other than in the reflection of my iPod. That bitter taste is still in my mouth. Skip ahead two days to August

23 to find me in New York City at Webster Hall watching Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails performing one of their last concerts ever. Hearing The Downward Spiral in its entirety and watching Reznor literally blow out his voice will never leave my memory, but the feeling that it was the end still sits heavy in my chest. Another favorite, another wave goodbye. Summer may have given me a

second chance to blink, but it also took away two of the more meaningful bands in my biorhythm. Maybe it was mind-blowing, maybe it was depressing, but it sure as hell sounded good. And that, my friends, is the story of my life.

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Generation feedback accepted throughout the week GENERATION from page 1 got a call from [SBI President] Craig Chaffee…to tell me that the board voted to change the name back to Generation,” Boston said. “The name change was partly due to some pressure from former Generation staffers and a large number of UB students.” In the end, the student voice may end up changing more than just the name of Generation.

A panel of voices Those who were upset about last semester’s Generation election stated their opinions in front of SBI Board of Director’s Special Committee on Tuesday night in the Student Union Theater. SBI hosted a special forum to ask questions and make comments about the situation that was open to all interested students. The committee, chaired by Graduate Student Association President Nicole Jowsey, hosted a panel of speakers from both sides of the issue. Chaffee made it clear that a decision was not being made that night, but that the committee was just collecting information. “This is a committee that is investigating about all the things that went down,” Chaffee said. “The decision won’t be made here today or tomorrow but we will meet and make out decision based off the facts we hear tonight.” Jowsey first read statements from former Generation Associate Editor Michele Matthews and former SBI President Paul Albini, who were not in attendance. In Matthews’ statement, she claimed to have voted for then Generation photographer Roger Chao and not Boston during the election. She also felt that former SBI Vice President and former EIC of The Spectrum Robert Pape should have removed himself entirely from the committee due to his close relationship with Boston, and not just abstain from asking him any questions during the interviewing process. Matthews also claimed that she was not given any warning about the charter being suspended. She also stressed that she felt that nothing Generation printed was libelous or illegal and that SBI’s actions were unethical and unconstitutional. Jowsey then read Albini’s statement, which said that he felt suspending the Generation’s charter and picking a new EIC was best for the UB community. The first person to speak in front of the committee was former Generation Literary Editor Ann Marie Awad, who presented documentation that she believes proves that the Generation charter suspension was performed illegally. She cited the SBI bylaws that state it should not touch editorial content, except for libel. She also cited the fact that the minutes from the April meeting mention nothing in regards to referring the matter to the Student-Wide Judiciary. “We were never notified of any instances of libel and received no complaints about editorial content and we were never really pressed about any issues over editorial content,” Awad said. Former Generation EIC Andrew Blake spoke next, stating he was only invited to two BOD meetings in the fall of 2008 and in April 2009 and was never told to correct anything with the publication. He also noted that he was only given 48 hours notice for the April meeting and said he was unaware that the charter would be suspended at the meeting. Blake said he received no feedback from SBI or the general public about the content of the magazine.

“We were approached a couple times but we were never told to correct anything,” Blake said. Boston opened up by stating that he wants the new Generation to be the student voice of UB. He plans to make it wide reaching and cover everything that has an impact on student life and the university community, with a focus on the undergraduate student body. However, the topic quickly changed to the process in which he was hired. Boston stated that he had no prior knowledge about the questions that were going to be asked to him at the interview, despite his close relationship with Pape. “Absolutely not,” Boston said. “And as I recall, Robert didn’t ask me any questions during the interview. All the questions came from Charles [Harrigan] and Paul [Albini], Michelle [Matthews] and [Bill] Hooley. He made it quite clear that there was a conflict of interest.” Boston was questioned in regard to his hiring practices, specifically on the lack of past Generation staffers on this year’s staff. Currently, only one editor on staff has previously worked for the Generation, which was Daniel Mecca, in 2006.

His response was that he was set to meet with Awad in regards to the future of the magazine, but put the meeting on indefinite hold pending legal matters. Boston also said that he offered an editorial board spot to former Generation staffer, Jason Polanski. He also mentioned that he was not legally advised to not hire former Generation members. Boston was also heavily questioned in regards to advertising the openings on his staff. He stated that the remaining open positions would be advertised in the first issue of this semester. SBI Vice President Charles Harrigan was adamant that Pape was impartial during the hiring process. He knew that Pape and Boston were roommates and felt that it did not impair his judgment in the recommendation process. Harrigan also said that he discussed the content with Blake once before and claimed that Blake said the readership would drop without the personals section, which was called into question. “How could we publish something that is just publishing personals when we want to publish print articles and everything else instead of just offensive personals?” Harrigan said.

When asked about the gap between the fall and April meetings with Blake, Harrigan stated he hoped the long layoff in between would allow the publication would correct itself. This not only included the elimination of the personals but also the “I’m Right, You’re Wrong” column and improvements in the overall quality of the articles. Harrigan was also asked about how many people complained about the Generation’s content. He said no poll was done but between 15 and 20 complaints in regards to the personals were received. Pape next took the spotlight, re-emphasizing his belief that he went through the hiring process with an unbiased nature. “Multiple former employees of mine applied for the position,” Pape said. “I made it clear I didn’t want to chair the committee but I felt comfortable being on a nonvoting committee.” In response to accusations that he had told Matthews not to attend certain meetings, Pape said the door was always open. “SBI meetings, although represent all student governments, are not government entities and can have closed door meetings,” Pape said. “But we never had a closed

door and [Matthews] would’ve been welcome at any time.” The Special Committee, which also consists Treasurer Maaz Memon, Student Association President Hassan Farah, and SA VicePresident Ernesto Alvardo, plan on working on a recommendation for the BOD through the Labor Day weekend and hope to present it at the next meeting on Tuesday. Awad felt optimistic about the committee’s upcoming recommendation. “I felt I presented a lot of indestructible points,” Awad said. “I felt like more of my information was irrefutable.” In the meantime, Jowsey said that she and the committee would be accepting feedback about the Generation situation through email and Facebook throughout the rest of the week. Boston understands that people are going to be hesitant about the new magazine, but he believes that Generation will live up to its name. “Generation is still around, we’re still doing investigative reporting, we’re still the alternative press on campus, we’re just probably not as risqué as it has been in the past,” Boston said. E-mail: spectrum-news@buffalo.edu

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Ask the defenders on the football team what practice resembles and most of them will say an eight-hour-a-day job. A time clock is positioned in the southwest corner of the UB Stadium turf every practice. Each and every defender must punch in before practice and punch out once drills are complete. It’s part of new defensive coordinator Fred Reed’s philosophy. Reed, who coached the defensive backs last year, is bringing a blue collar attitude to the Buffalo defense, which finished 94th out of 120 Division I teams in total defense. “[The punching in and out] is just a thing in terms of instilling a company, workman-like attitude when we approach the field in practice and in games,” Reed said. “Basically what we’re trying to do is just get our guys to play hard, play fast and bottom line, play together. If we can get them to do those three things I think we’re going to be pretty good.” Reed began to earn a strong reputation as a defensive leader when he was the defensive coordinator at Division II University of Nebraska-Omaha from 20032004. In those years, Reed’s defense led the North Central Conference in takeaways. After moving from the Cornhusker State to Ohio University to coach the Bobcats’ cornerbacks in 2005, Reed got a chance to coach on the highest football level. He spent two seasons as a defensive assistant safeties coach with the NFL’s Detroit Lions. From there he joined head coach Turner Gill’s staff in 2008 as the defensive backs coach. With two All-Mid-American Conference safeties and a surplus of experienced cornerbacks, Reed manned arguably Buffalo’s strongest defensive unit. His management of the Bulls’ pass defenders impressed Gill. After the defensive unit under Jimmy Williams gave up 28.2 points and 408.2 yards a game last season, Gill released him in favor of Reed. Gill’s decision to fire Williams did not go without sad feelings. Gill played with Williams at Nebraska and maintained a friendship with him ever since then. But Gill has been impressed with what he’s seen from Reed thus far. “I thought that Fred [Reed] was the best person for the job to help this program continue moving forward in a winning way,” Gill said. “I like what he’s all about. He’s very detailed in the defense. He understands the front line, the linebackers, the secondary. He’s been a coordinator before. He’s a very detailed guy but he also has a great relationship with our players.” Since his promotion in January, Reed has worked to implant his defensive preferences and philosophy into his players. He concentrated on teaching his group of tacklers the fundamentals of the game. But he also wants his players to stay aggressive. After the defense forced 33 turnovers last season, Reed still wants his players to attack the ball with force. “We want to get as many people to the ball as possible,” Reed said. “Every opportunity we have to knock the ball out, pick up a fumble, grab an interception and get our offense the ball back, we need to take advantage of.” Senior safety Mike Newton sees Reed’s system as a little dif-

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Fred Reed ferent from the defense under Williams, but the emphasis will be similar. “It’s a new type of scheme, more of a pro style defensive scheme,” Newton said. “It’s the same basic defense, just a little bit different in the adjustments we need to make. We learned most of them during training camp.” A key in maintaining high turnover numbers is getting pressure on the quarterback. Last year the Bulls tallied just 14 sacks on the season. This year’s crop of defensive lineman has Reed looking forward to passing downs. He sees an entirely different line compared to last year’s unit. “I think we’re going to have some guys that are going to bring a different dynamic this year in terms of their speed and agility off the edge,” Reed said. “We just need to harness that talent and get it going in the right direction.” Overall, Reed believes all three sub-sections of his defense are heading in the right direction. After eight months of practicing, Reed feels his guys are ready to perform in game action. “It’s been really good to be around these guys and try to get them all on the same page,” Reed said. “We’re excited about the season.” E-mail: spectrum-sports@buffalo.edu

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Not much drop-off in production expected RUNNING from page 24 Brandon Thermilus to maintain Buffalo’s strong running presence. “It’s bad for him to be out, but I know he would want us to press on towards the goal,” Henry said. “Unfortunately we have to move on without him and try to repeat [as Mid-American Conference Champions].” Thermilus, from Flower Mound, TX, will replace Starks as the starting running back. The bulky 5-foot-11 runner, selfdescribed as a “bulldozer,” is a bowling ball back that bounces off some defenders and overpowers others. Though Thermilus does not posses the playmaking ability Starks brought to the offense last season, he says he will bring a spark of force to an offensive backfield now without its two leaders – Starks and quarterback Drew Willy – from last season. “I will bring energy to the offense,” Thermilus said. “I’m prepared. I’m just going to do what I need to do and play football. I’ve been training every day

this summertime and practicing hard. Now I just have to step up.” And the task at hand will be a big one. It’s never easy to replace a program’s all-time leading rusher. When the thoroughbred you’re replacing ran for 1,333 yards and 16 touchdowns in 12 games last season, getting close to those numbers is a success in itself. But Thermilus and Henry vow they are ready. “All of the running backs are pushing each other,” Thermilus said. “We’re helping each other become the best football players we can become.” Thermilus made himself known to Bulls fans during last year’s season opener against UTEP. While splitting carries with Starks, Thermilus ran for 102 yards and scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to help seal the game in the Bulls’ favor. He continued to spell Starks when needed and finished 454 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. Henry also had a big game to become a relevant member of the Buffalo backfield. Against Tem-

ple during the second game of the 2007 season, Henry spelled an ineffective Starks with 125 yards and a touchdown in a 42-7 Buffalo blowout. But sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard, offensive coordinator Danny Barrett and the rest of the offense will look upon the duo of running backs to provide consistency. In the two games that Starks missed last season, Thermilus and Henry combined to average 93 yards a game, much lower than what Starks averaged by himself. Head coach Turner Gill has seen his duo of runners work hard this off-season and does not think the drop-off will be that large. “There might be a little bit of a drop-off, but there isn’t much of one, “ Gill said. “I anticipate [Henry] to be the kind of player he’s been in the past: one who makes plays and makes people miss… [Thermilus] is a guy that doesn’t have quite the shiftiness to make people miss, but he’s not that far off as far as speed goes. He still has very good speed for a big guy.” Henry has extra motivation

to go out and succeed this season. After losing 12 pounds this summer to get himself into better shape, Henry ended up with more weight on his shoulders when Starks went down. “I know he’d want us to do the

best like we wanted him to do the best when he was in there,” Henry said. “I take it as a challenge to help this team repeat for James [Starks].” E-mail: spectrum-sports@buffalo.edu

MAC title remains goal SANCHIRICO from page 24 remain on the schedule. To them, revenge in the form of a Buffalo blowout sounds all too sweet. From a Buffalo perspective, the goal remains the same. Gill’s team is gunning for another MAC Championship. But what does Gill’s cast of players look like compared to last year’s successful team? It’s different. Very different. Gill has an inexperienced quarterback – Maynard – manning his complex spread offense. Behind him is a duo of runners that will

be hard pressed to match the game-changing abilities of initial starter James Starks, who is now out for the season. Much of his defense is returning, but the unit ranked in the bottom 25 percent of all of Division I. And all those fumbles Buffalo defenders scooped up last season? The law of averages could limit those opportunities this season. Gill showed that you can build a winner at Buffalo. Turning the Bulls’ football program into a consistent contender is his new task.

It won’t be easy. Since 2005, four different teams have won the MAC East (Akron in 2005, Ohio in 2006, Miami (Ohio) in 2007, and Buffalo in 2008). None of the first three teams compiled a winning record during the following season. Can Buffalo repeat as MAC Champions without its two best offensive players from last season? That’ll truly show what Gill is made of. E-mail: dgs8@buffalo.edu

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September 2, 2009

SP O R T S Double your pressure By DAVID SANCHIRICO

But Henry also knew that he was provided an opportunity that he didn’t originally have. The 5-foot-9 running back, who only ran the ball 29 times in eight games last year, struggled to get carries with injuries and his low position on the depth chart limiting his appearances. Now with Starks succumbed to a season-ending injury, it’s up to Henry and sophomore running back

Senior Sports Editor David Sanchirico Senior Sports Editor

The consistency challenge During a windy afternoon practice last week, a reserved Turner Gill leaned against the south end goalpost and watched with observant eyes as his 90-man roster took part in 11-on-11 drills. No instructions came from Gill. Instead, the fourth-year head coach let his duo of new coordinators voice their satisfactions, displeasures and adjustments. Gill made mental observations, occasionally jotted something on his playsheet full of little side notes, and continued to watch as his squad prepared for the season ahead. His new and inexperienced starting quarterback seemingly didn’t need any words of advice. Sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard immediately realized when he made a poor read. And there was no need to punish any other players for faulty execution: the guilty parties immediately dropped to the UB Stadium turf for a set of pushups. They’ve been trained that way. The Bulls know what Gill expects from them. There’s no need for the motivational leader to dish out penalties left and right. His message of selfdiscipline and awareness has been backed up with last season’s success. After two years of changing the atmosphere, attitude and perception of what was formerly Jim Hofer’s squad, Gill’s preferences have finally been instilled in the program. For the first time, his team is comprised of mostly his own recruits and the entire roster is aware of Gill’s scheme and philosophy. The result? A MidAmerican Conference Championship, a bowl game, regional and national attention and a collection of confident young men that believe in each other. Gill brought the program up from the bottom depths of the Division I sea, but his greatest challenge lies ahead. His program is now the dartboard with the teams on Buffalo’s schedule holding the darts, determined to hit the bull’s eye. Everyone will be gunning for the Bulls. It’s what happens when you rise to the throne of the MAC. This is also the result when you beat four teams on the final play and blow out three others. Five of those seven teams see SANCHIRICO page 23

Way before the news of James Starks’ shoulder injury made its way to the ears of Bulls fans, friend and fellow senior running back Mario Henry heard the shocking news from Starks himself. The news shook Henry and gave him a bittersweet feeling. Henry hated to hear that his friend’s college football career was capped with a shoulder injury.

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A NEW BREED By DAVID SANCHIRICO Senior Sports Editor

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Sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard’s speed and agility will add another dimension to Buffalo’s already potent offensive attack.

Saying sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard has big shoes to fill is somewhat unfair. That presumes that an inexperienced starter can fill the vast void left by Drew Willy, Buffalo’s alltime passing leader. But Maynard, a 6-foot3, 185-pound gunslinger from Greensboro, N.C., will hold the key to the Buffalo offensive hybrid this season. After throwing just three passes and attempting eight runs last season, Maynard will be expected to take an offense that scored over 30 points a game in 2008 and help it maintain its production level. Head coach Turner Gill has placed his coaching chips on his new starting quarterback. Gill has seen Maynard work hard during the offseason and is confident the speedy Maynard will bring a new, more exciting look to his offense.

“The added dimension Maynard will add is that he is going to be able to create some things that are natural as far as his instincts to take off to run when the opportunity presents itself, and throwing the ball on the run a little bit more,” Gill said. “He’s going to be a pretty good threat for the defense. No matter how they try to contain him, they’re going to have a challenge.” Even though Maynard is a quarterback that can take off on any occasion, he downplays his running ability. He wants to be viewed as a guy that can effectively deliver the ball to his corps of receivers and tight ends, not an occasional thrower that will take off and run whenever possible. “I can run a little bit and get outside the pocket when I need to, but I always look to pass first,” Maynard said. “If the pass is there I’m going to throw see MAYNARD page 15

Dynamic duo By MATTHEW PARRINO Asst. Sports Editor

Good things often come in twos. Simon and Garfunkel, pencils and erasers, and bacon and eggs are all great combinations. Each one perfectly complements the other. The football team’s defense has its own perfect combination with the backfield duo of junior safety Davonte Shannon and senior safety Mike Newton. The two have developed a strong bond in their three years playing together. Since Shannon entered the program when Newton was a sophomore, the two safeties have been building a relationship that will last a lifetime. “I call him my little brother,” Newton said. “We joke back and forth that we’re brothers. He tries to call me his little brother but I am the older one.” The two have also learned how to play defense together, which helps when communicating on the field. “[Shannon] and I have made a bond,” Newton said. “We know what’s going on out on the field with-

out even saying words. All we need to captains for the upcoming season. do is look at each other and we know “It’s a great honor.” Newton what call we’re in and that is our com- said. “My teammates picked me and want me to be a leader. So this munication.” Newton, who is a year older than year I am really going to try and Shannon, has served as the adviser be more of a vocal leader. The last to his counterpart. Coming off his year we had Drew [Willy], who was second consecutive all-conference more vocal, so I tried to just lead by season, Shannon gives credit to his defensive backfield partner for see SAFETIES page 15 making Shannon one of the best strong safeties in the nation. “When I came in as a freshman, people were telling me about Mike [Newton],” Shannon said. “So right off the bat, he was a guy that I looked up to. He’s been my mentor, as a safety, so I look up to him a lot.” And now Shannon, along with Newton, is one of the defensive leaders. Over the summer, head coach Turner Gill announced ShanDavid Sanchirico / The Spectrum non and Newton Davonte Shannon Mike Newton as the two defensive

FOOTBALL OUTLOOK Editor’s Note This is a special football preview issue. Regular coverage on UB’s sports will commence this Friday. Keys for the offense Last year was about big plays. The team had Drew Willy, an efficient thrower that connected with receivers on many big plays, and James Starks, a powerful runner that constantly galloped for runs of 20+ yards. Now with Willy graduated and Starks out with an injury, this season could be about limiting turnovers. It’ll be up to sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard to limit his mistakes. He’s going to be counted on to deliver the football to his receivers. Luckily for him, the Bulls still have Naaman Roosevelt, a guy that can outrun everyone on the defense, and Brett Hamlin, the ultimate possession receiver. Maynard will rely on his running backs to limit the pressure on his narrow shoulders. Mario Henry and Brandon Thermilus may not produce the same stats Starks registered last season, but if they can break off some first down runs and make the defense respect them, it will be a lot easier for Maynard to run free and find open pass catchers. Keys for the defense The defense returns eight starters from last year’s squad. And they will be a lot better, provided they get more pressure on the quarterback. It will be up to Steven Means, Willie Mosley, Bruno Lapointe and Jerry Housey to use their speed against big offensive tackles and get into the offensive backfield. If the Bulls fail to sack the quarterback more than 14 times this season, the unit could very well rank in the 90s once again. Otherwise, the back seven of the defense is extremely talented. All of last year’s starters return, and with some impressive newcomers expected to provide depth, this could be Buffalo’s best defense since Gill’s arrival… maybe since the Bulls joined Division I. Don’t expect the Bulls to give up 28 points a game this season.