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UPD prepared to handle heroin overdoses on campus After heroin-related deaths at other SUNY schools, police now have drug’s antidote ATHIRA UNNI
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University Police Lt. David Urbanek demonstrates the nasal administration of a heroin antidote. The antidote kits have been recently supplied to 12 SUNY campuses as heroin-related deaths increase across New York State.
Chief of the University Police Department Gerald Schoenle worries it’s “just a matter of time” before someone dies of heroin overdose on Buffalo’s campus. Heroin-caused deaths have already happened at SUNY Oswego and Binghamton. But UB now has a method to combat the potential problem: antidote kits to provide pre-hospital care in case of heroin overdoses. Twelve SUNY campuses, UB included, received grant funding from the state’s Attorney General’s office for the naloxone kits, also known as narcan, to potentially save students’ lives. “If we don’t do something like this, people are going to die,” said Lt. David Urbanek from UPD. “We are doing this to save somebody’s life if needed.” In 2009, 12 people died from heroin overdoses in Erie County – that number has gone up to “at least 29” in 2013, according to a report issued by the New York State Senate called “New York’s Heroin Addiction Crisis.” The Senate reports there’s an increase of heroin-related deaths across the state. NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched the Community Overdoses Prevention program, which is facilitat-
ing the kits for the colleges. Buffalo received $3,600 for 60 kits, each kit costing $60. Naloxone, the main component of the kit, is an effective antidote to reverse the results of heroin overdose. A cheap high Nearly half of young people who have injected heroin reported using prescription opiates before beginning heroin use, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin is increasingly being used as a cheaper replacement to other opiates like oxycodone and hydrocodone. Robert Granfield, a sociology professor at UB, said the trend of heroin replacing prescription drugs means that use of heroin is no longer confined to “poorer communities.” “With the escalation of prescription drug use for non-medical purposes, there is a concern that heroin use on campuses will rise,” Granfield said. “The distribution of naloxone is related to [this] fact.” Urbanek runs the kit-use training. He has served as an emergency medical technician for 36 years and has been an emergency medical service instructor since 1987. Urbanek said the idea of heroin being available for “a couple of dollars” is dangerous.
Schoenle said no heroin overdoses have happened on campus recently, although there have been cases of overdoses for other drugs. There were 22 arrests for drug related violations in 2012 at UB, but none of them concerned heroin use, according to crime statistics on UPD’s website. The Attorney General’s office has said two SUNY Oswego students have died from heroin overdoses since April, and two others had near-fatal overdoses, according to a CBS New York article. The same article reported a graduate student died from an overdose at Binghamton University last year. Urbanek said UB is “being proactive” with its new antidote measures and the potential for overdoses on campus. “We’re ahead of this,” Urbanek said. “It hasn’t happened yet, [but] we’re prepared for it to happen.” A police force learns how to respond Urbanek’s goal is to train every personnel including assistant deputy chiefs, lieutenants and detectives – not just officers – on how to properly administer the antidote. The training will take an hour and a half.
those numbers,” Willoughby said about his outburst on Saturday. Willoughby’s most memorable moment was his first touchdown of the game. Not only was it his first career touchdown, but he also celebrated the score with his grandfather, Ronald Willoughby Sr. Ronald Willoughby Sr. was standing behind the medal guardrail facing the end zone. After catching the touchdown, Willoughby’s momentum took him right to the spot his grandfather was standing, who gave him a congratulatory slap on the helmet. “It was such a special moment that I will never forget,” Willoughby said. The touchdown ended up being the game-winner.
The man behind the nickname might have a promising career in Buffalo ahead of him. As junior quarterback Joe Licata’s potential new favorite target, Willoughby might be looking at a breakout year. But even if he didn’t get one more reception, he would be fine with it as long as his dream becomes a reality. “In Buffalo, the only thing I want to accomplish is getting a ring on my finger,” Willoughby said. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get a Mid-American Conference ring. I could have negative catches as long as it means my team gets the ‘W.’” The “Willough-beast” will try to continue his dominance when the Bulls play at Army this Saturday at noon.
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Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby caught 10 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns last week against Duquesne.
JORDAN GROSSMAN ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby comes off as modest and humble when he’s not on the field. But his aggressive play and outlandish stature earned him a nickname a few years ago from former Buffalo quarterbacks coach Don Patterson that will stick with him forever. “Willough-beast.” The team was watching game tape when a Willoughby highlight came onto the screen. “He just randomly said, ‘That’s the Willough-beast.’ I’ve never really had a nickname before this so I’m having some fun with it,” Willoughby said.
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And he proved he was worthy of the nickname after last Saturday’s game when he emerged with 10 catches, 132 yards and two touchdowns in the football team’s 38-28 victory over Duquesne (0-1). There were instances during the game that might have took some fans by surprise, including a 44-minute lighting delay and a down-to-the-wire matchup against a Football Subdivision Championship (FCS) opponent. But the biggest surprise may have been Willoughby. The Avon Lake, Ohio native only had three career catches before Saturday’s game. Willoughby redshirted his first year at Buffalo and did not have much production once he started playing. As a redshirt freshman
in 2012, he played in seven games without recording a single catch. Not much changed the following season, as he only caught three receptions for 83 yards in 2013. Willoughby took advantage of his time as a backup. He was mentored by one of the program’s best receivers in recent history: Alex Neutz. “Alex taught me a lot about the game and the program,” Willoughby said. “I was behind him for three years, watching and learning from him.” With Neutz and fellow receiver Fred Lee graduated, a void was created at the wide receiver position. In Buffalo’s first game without Neutz and Lee, Willoughby made the most of his opportunity. “I never thought I would put up
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UB’s First Bollywood and Bhangra dance class intrigues students
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Clinks of bangles are heard amidst synchronized claps. The floor shakes as dancers leap into poses, painting the stage with vibrant clothing hues, enthusiasm leaping from the dancers eyes to the audience’s imagination. Bhangra, with its upbeat dance moves and lively music, reflects the history of Punjabi folk music. In the spirit of promoting cultural diversity, UB’s Athletics department is offering its first Bollywood/Bhangra dance class, giving students the opportunity to interactively embrace aspects of South Asian culture. Bollywood/Bhangra, ATH 174, meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-2:50 p.m. The class is split into two sections for the semester and allows students to earn one academic credit per section. Gaitrie Subryan, a UB alumna and instructor of the class, decided to offer this workshop after she noticed an increased interest from UB students in her private dance workshops. “I took a class with Gaitrie last January and was going to enroll [in] her dance studio again if she didn’t offer this class here,” said Jessica Arora, a freshman engineering major. Arora said she loved the in-
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Students can enrich their knowledge of Indian dance and culture through UB's first Bollywood/Bhangra class, while earning academic credit, taught by UB alumna Gaitrie Subryan.
tensity of Subyran’s classes, as well as the fun and catchy dance moves of Bhangra. She wanted to capitalize on the opportunity to take the class at UB and earn academic credit. The class focuses on various Indian dance styles, like Bhangra and Garba, as well as modern dances to help students understand the art and history behind various dances. Bhangra dance is performed in celebration of the harvest season and is popularized by the younger Punjabi generation. Garba, however, has a more
spiritual aspect, and is usually performed during a nine-day Hindu festival. Subyran hopes to educate students on the history of Indian dance while staying fit. “I want to structure this class with three main goals,” Subryan said. “Emphasis on Indian heritage, focus on various footwork, hand gestures and face expressions and learn the culture behind Bollywood.” Both Subryan and some students believe cultural events on campus helped students become aware of Indian dance culture.
Subryan said she noticed an interest in Indian dance among students after each International Fiesta she attended at UB. “I didn’t know anything about Indian dance and music until I went to International Fiesta last year,” said Katelyn Doan, a sophomore psychology major. Subryan and Doan both emphasized the importance of events promoting a deeper understanding of other cultures present at UB. Some students, like Jason Jock, a third-year physics graduate student, feel like they don’t have a
good insight into Indian culture. Although Jock is surrounded by many international students and cultural events on campus, he believes Bollywood dance and music are ways for UB students to understand Indian culture. “We have friends from India, we enjoy delicious Indian cuisine time to time and we are certainly familiar with India and its culture,” Jock said. “But still, [the knowledge is] superficial. I don’t think we have a good understanding of it.” Besides gaining cultural insight, Subryan recommends students to learn Bhangra because it’s fun and doesn’t require much prior experience. Students taking the class also feel the same way. “I have been dancing for 15 years and danced various styles like ballet, jazz, hip-hop and tap dance,” said Alyson Ruppenthal, a junior communication major. “I am taking [the] Bollywood class to experience something cool and learn about a new culture.” Subryan and students agreed the music and energetic movements make the class an appealing workout opportunity for students to take their mind off of hectic class loads. email: news@ubspectrum.com
Continued from page 1: Heroin Kits After narcan training, officers will be issued a prescription card from the Erie County Department of Health, authorizing them to carry the antidote drug. The training includes handson practice of using benign narcan kits, learning symptoms of opioid overdose, effects of naloxone and reporting guidelines. The antidote will be administered nasally. The drug works by displacing the opiates hitting the
receptors in the brain. Patients typically recover within a minute. Each kit will contain two syringes, two atomizers for nasal administration, a facemask, sterile gloves and an instruction card. An overdose of heroin can cause severe respiratory problems, leading to cardiac arrest and death. There will be three officers at a time on North and South Campus with a naloxone kit. Urbanek
also plans to have antidote kits in each police car; the cars are already equipped with Automated External Defibrillators. Urbanek said naloxone does not cause any side effects and the naloxone will block any opiate from being effective for 30 to 90 minutes. When naloxone is administered, patients can go into immediate withdrawal. Schoenle said students who
overdosed will be covered under the Good Samaritan Law, which protects students from any charges and still enables them to receive basic medical help from UPD. A version of this already exists on campus in the case of underage drinking. UPD views the naloxone kit as instrumental in ensuring student safety. UPD is uncertain of the precise number of heroin-
related incidents on campus because once students are admitted to the hospital, their diagnosis – or, in these instances, the cause of overdose – does not need be shared with the police, according to Urbanek. With the number of heroin-related deaths more than doubling in Erie County in the last five years, UB is ready should that trend extend to campus. email: news@ubspectrum.com
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The beginning of classes at UB guarantees many inevitabilities: disoriented freshmen, confusion on the Stampede, a Labor Day weekend packed with especially fervent partying and an influx of local news features decrying underage drinking and waxing poetic on the woes of permanent residents in the University Heights. Last fall, it was The Buffalo News (“University Heights residents share party concerns with UB officials”), Time Warner Cable Buffalo (“University Heights residents sound off on college parties”) and WGRZ Buffalo (“University Heights Neighbors Clashing with UB Students”). This year, WIVB has taken up the topic with yet another article featuring depictions of underage drinking and general debauchery and quoting residents disgruntled by the noise and litter. Though the problems caused by partying are popular fodder for local news sources, the far more serious issue of student safety in the Heights is largely ignored. Underage drinking and loud music are a part of the college experience. Getting robbed at gunpoint or fleeing from an apartment infested with bedbugs should not be. And though the latter occurs just as frequently, students victimized by violence and housing violations don’t receive the same attention as those who are drunk and loud. These lopsided priorities were on display in a WIVB article about the problem of partying in the Heights, one that featured Common Council Member Rasheed Wyatt. A first-time council member, Wyatt experienced the Labor Day party scene firsthand after venturing into the neighborhood this weekend. Wyatt, displeased by the belligerence of students and the apathy of the Buffalo Police, plans to introduce legislation to take back the night from partiers running rampant. No word on plans to tackle burglaries (like the two in student’s homes over the weekend), assault (which has in-
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creased by 16 percent since 2007 as of 2013) or rape (increased by 50 percent). Wyatt seemed taken aback that landlords of “party houses” in the Heights don’t respond to neighbors’ complaints. Perhaps he’d be less surprised if he were aware many landlords in the area can’t be found even in the cases of leaking sewage and gas leaks. Nonetheless, Wyatt’s determination to improve the situation in the Heights is admirable – even if he cares more about noise violations and litter (but seriously, every student should be capable of using a trash can) than the safety of students. The University Heights needs all the attention it can get, even if it’s unlikely to
ever be good news. With every news article and television feature bemoaning the state of the neighborhood, it becomes increasingly difficult for UB to pretend that the Heights doesn’t exist – and that it’s not their problem. Because it is UB’s problem. It’s their students – many of whom are international students, paying higher tuition than their in-state compatriots – who are living in unsafe conditions. It’s their students who deserve protection. A 24/7 “drunk bus” is a fantastic deterrent from drunk driving that allows UB to maintain some control and authority over its partying population, and it’s all
fine and good that students can use school-supplied Porta Potties instead of crouching behind dumpsters. But UB needs to attend to the vulnerable students who remain in the Heights after all the fun’s been had. It’s those students who deserve to have their voices heard in news articles. It’s students being assaulted and robbed who merit attention from the Buffalo Police. Students living in houses without water or heat, with unsafe wiring and unreliable landlords – this should be the story splashed across newspapers and generating debate online. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
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The Internet’s unceasing influence and insolence Release of illegally obtained nude photos highlights risks of Internet freedom On Sunday, the Internet exploded. Nude photos of dozens of female celebrities including Kate Upton, Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, McKayla Maroney and Ariana Grande were released online by a yet-to-be-announced anonymous hacker. The reaction was immediate, dramatic and disturbing. Starting with obvious: the perpetrators of this crime need to be caught immediately. Prosecution in cases like this has been successful: Christopher Chaney, who hacked into the accounts of Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis (as well as two other noncelebrity women – “everyday” women are victims of hacking, too, and deserve acknowledgment here), was caught and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2012. This sort of behavior absolutely merits a zero tolerance policy, in order to send the mes-
sage that even if it becomes trivialized in message boards and joked about online, there’s nothing humorous about the invasion of privacy and denial of female agency that the release of these photos constitutes. There’s little to editorialize about those responsible for the publication of these images. But the behavior of online users in the wake of the photos’ release is just as troublesome, and it illuminates the increasing immorality on display on social media and message boards. The Internet is a fascinating place, a treasure-trove of information and entertainment and part of its merit is rooted in the freedom it offers. But, not surprisingly, the limitless nature of the online world comes with a cost, and oftentimes what is expended amidst absolute accessibility is respect, morality and basic human decency. Even before this photo scandal, recent events brought to
light the questionable ethics made permissible, and almost unquestionable, by the anonymity and ensuing (ironic) privacy the Internet provides. In the wake of Robin Williams’ death – his daughter Zelda was tormented on Twitter until she shut down her account, according to The New York Times – and users flocked to view video footage of the beheading of American journalist James Foley. The response to these photos did little to differentiate from the trend. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton helped spread the photos, a decision he said he now regrets, users on 4Chan and Reddit haggled over the images, proposing trades and making bitcoin offers, while Google searches for Jennifer Lawrence, one of the hacking victims, skyrocketed. The behavior of the Internet populace suggests that any discomfort with the images’ origins could not compete with the curiosity they generated.
And with curiosity came hypocritical proclamations, as users denounced the existence of the images they had searched for and perused, critiquing the individuals whose nude bodies they’d looked at for taking the photos in the first place. Echoing many of the more high-and-mighty reactions online, The New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton took to Twitter to suggest that prevention of unwanted eyes from nude selfies was simple. His advice: “1. Don’t take nude selfies 2. Don’t take nude selfies 3. Don’t take nude selfies.” But more appropriate suggestions that don’t sound like classic victim blaming may read, “1. Don’t steal nude selfies. 2. Don’t share and attempt to sell nude selfies. 3. Don’t look at stolen nude selfies.” email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
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The Spectrum’s photo staff has taken on a challenge to present members of the university who you wouldn’t normally see on the newsstands. With Humans of UB, we will delve into the vast population of students, faculty and staff that make this university what it is. If we come up to you, please talk to us. We are trying to show how diverse each individual on this enormous campus is – more than just a number lost in the crowd. UB is overflowing with students from all over the globe. Each one of us has our own story. Just like a fingerprint, not one of us is exactly alike. The Spectrum is not the first place to do this. I have based the structure of Humans of UB on Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York.” Be sure to find and ‘like’ us on our Facebook page, “The Spectrum’s Humans of UB.” The page will be updated daily with portraits and captions of Buffalo students from the photo staff. Thank you and welcome to Humans of UB. - Chad Cooper Senior Photo Editor
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They’re big; they’re mostly black – for now – and they’re hungry for new games to truly unleash their power. Yes, sadly our summers have come to an end and with it another season of games to keep our newly unpackaged, game crazed machines at bay. This summer’s big games like Wolfenstein and Watch Dogs were enough to keep most gamers and new consoles busy and allowed people who haven’t taken the plunge into ‘the next generation of gaming’ to have some fun. Revamped and updated versions of some of 2013’s hottest games like the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 edition of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls and the critically lauded The Last of Us PlayStation 4 exclusive Remastered edition rewarded those who dove in head first.
But like the Cookie Monster craves cookies, our consoles crave games. And real gamers know the months leading up to Christmas pack a horde of heavyweight titles. These are the games that will have our consoles roaring like lions while singing “Jingle Bells” with barbaric yawps between belches of pumpkin spice lattés at Starbucks. Be sure to include your “PC master race” friends when you’re cruising through this fall’s biggest games. Now, quickly before any more of these games get delayed – Evolve, I’m looking at you – here are the must-have games for this fall and holiday season: Game: Destiny Developer: Bungie – of Halo fame Release: Sept. 9 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PS4 On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Destiny will finally come out. And as one of the most highly
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anticipated titles for the past few years, it will officially kick off the start to this fall’s onslaught of releases. Bungie might not be making Halo anymore, but they certainly haven’t stopped making games that excite millions around the world. Over the summer, over 4.6 million people got a taste of Destiny across the game’s multiple betas, which should make for an exciting release day. The newest of Bungie’s standout titles packs an always expanding and changing online world that embraces the online connectivity of gamers and their thirst for action-packed adventures. As a guardian, a defender of the last safe city on Earth, players choose from multiple classes and explore a destroyed earth and other planets within the solar system to prevent humanity’s destruction. Game: Sunset Overdrive Developer: Insomniac Games – the makers of Rachet and Clank and Resistance, two PlayStation exclusive series. Release Date: Oct. 28, exclusively for Xbox One For Xbox One owners, Sunset Overdrive is a slam-dunk. This must have title is from a developer best known for their crazy weapons and inventive worlds. The aesthetics look like a DreamWorks animated film designer on too much caffeine designed them – a fitting problem considering players fight characters that have overdosed on an energy drink. Sunset Overdrive takes place in the dystopian Sunset City in 2027. With focused combat and movement built for the most experienced free-running parkour experts, this game already looks like an absolute blast. Game: The Crew Developer: Ubisoft – trust me, you’ve heard of them Release Date: Nov. 11 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC Want to take a joy ride across the United States in minutes? Or jump from a race in Los Angeles, California to an off-road event in Kansas? If so, The Crew is for you. The Crew takes the craziness of many
popular racing games, including Need for Speed, Dirt and Test Drive Unlimited, melding them into adrenaline packed, high-octane experience. It looks fun alone, but packs a host of online features that will make playing with your friends even better. It’s time to form your own crew. Game: Assassins Creed: Unity Developer: Ubisoft – told you, you’ve heard of them Release Date: Nov. 11 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC This is a game that will make divers glad they took the plunge. Coming off the coat tails of Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag – arguably the best game in the series yet – Unity throws players into the stunning and politically tumultuous French Revolution in Paris, but doesn’t leave them alone for long. That’s right, Assassins Creed is finally packing cooperative play and the result might just trump the pirate infested open seas of Black Flag. Where as the last generation exclusive Assassins Creed: Rogue has players hunting a disorganized and fractured Assassins organization, the next gen exclusive title promises Unity. Game: Far Cry 4 Developer: Ubisoft, making a third appearance on this list – heard of them, yet? Release Date: Nov. 18 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PC Players became entranced in the luscious, and often dangerous, open world of Far Cry 3 as they tumbled down the rabbit whole to discover “the definition of insanity.” As crazy and adrenaline packed as moments in Far Cry 3 and its ridiculous stand-alone expansion Blood Dragon were; Far Cry 4 looks even crazier. Screenshots of players riding an elephant and charging an enemy encampment was one of the first things that grabbed gamers’ attention. Further chaos of enraged rhinos, bloody melee kills and the stunning Shangri-La landscape have only made this game look ever more impressive, dark and entertaining than its already crazy predecessor. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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GROWING REMEMBRANCE Lives affected by domestic violence to be honored with Tribute Garden GABRIELA JULIA STAFF WRITER
What was once a plot of grass will soon be a flourishing garden dedicated to remembering and honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence. The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women (ECCSW), which helps women take control of their lives, is working to create the Tribute Garden at Isle View Park in Tonawanda, New York. The Garden will be a memorial to lives impacted by domestic violence and will serve as a place for the general public to learn about domestic violence. Construction is set to begin on Sept. 8 and the ECCSW will dedicate the donor tribute walls – the first phase of construction – at the fifth annual Break the Cycle Bike-A-Thon Sept. 27. Sawrie Becker, executive director of ECCSW, said they are hoping to have the garden complete by September 2015. “Domestic violence is about power and control,” Becker said. “I’m committed to this topic because I feel very strongly about helping women and young girls take control over their own lives.” The ECCSW created the Break the Cycle Bike-A-Thon to bring attention to domestic violence.
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Last year’s Bike-a-Thon at Isle View Park in Tonawanda brought the community together to raise money for the construction of the Tribute Garden and to raise awareness about domestic violence. The Tribute Garden will be dedicated at the fifth annual Bike-a-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Over the past three years, ECCSW raised nearly $7,000 from the bike-a-thon to help with the construction of the garden. About $25,000 of county funds went into the project. “We hope that this wall will be the light against the darkness surrounding this topic and that the victims’ lives will be remembered with love, dignity and respect,” Becker said. The Tribute Garden will have two main walls. The donor wall will have the names of the corporate and individual donors who donated money for the garden, and the tribute wall will have messages and inspirational quotes dedicated to the victims of domestic violence. It’s $300 to engrave a brick and $200 to engrave
a stone. In New York State, 44 percent of female homicide victims were killed by their partner, according to the Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence’s website. One out of every four girls and one out of every nine boys are victims of domestic violence, according to Becker. “Realizing that in less than a year there will be something permanent to honor these people is very motivating and empowering,” said Minahil Khan, who interned for the group in the summer of 2013. The junior political science and communication major helped organize the annual bike-a-thon to
get sponsorships for the Tribute Garden. “Seeing the direct impact on people the day of the bike-a-thon and hearing the survivors’ stories was an important experience,” Khan said. “You’re giving people a platform to speak and hoping that others will step up and share their voice.” At a young age, Khan was interested in law school and wanted to work on women’s issues. Now, as the student representative of the UB Council, hopes to work with the other council members to bring awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault prevention to campus. After her summer with the group, Khan reached out to Daniel Loebell, a senior Asian studies major with a minor in global gender studies, to get him involved with ECCSW. Loebell, who has a strong interest in gender activism, chose to intern for ECCSW this summer as a way to further pursue his passion. “It’s [domestic violence] not just a woman’s issue, it’s everyone’s issue,” Loebell said. “It affects people in a long-term, traumatic way.” As an intern with ECCSW, Loebell helped write grant applications and plan the construction for the garden. Scott Lawn Yard,
a certified women-owned business enterprise in New York, won the contract to build the garden. “When I learned about the projects being implemented in Erie County, it’s helped me gain a different perspective, especially coming from a privileged lifestyle myself,” Loebell said. This year, the fifth annual Bikea-Thon will be held Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will include a poetry reading by a survivor of domestic violence and performances by the Buffalo Chips and the Royal Pitches. ECCSW is expecting between 250 and 300 people to participate in the Bike-A-Thon. The price for children to participate is $8, adults are $15 and families of four are $30. Participants can register on the Tribute Garden website. Khan urges students to educate themselves on domestic violence and how prevalent it is in the community. “The earlier we start talking about domestic violence with teenagers, the closer we are to breaking the cycle,” Becker said. ECCSW hopes their Bike-AThon, Tribute Garden and fundraising will help to further promote that education. email: features@ubspectrum.com
À la Mode: Style Guide On Wednesdays, we wear black. EMMA JANICKI SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR
We all learned that pink is the cool-girl color from Mean Girls but, in fact, most of the coolest girls around know nothing can be the “new” black – black is black. Black on black is often forgotten as new trends and patterns emerge, but time and time again, major style icons remind us that
wearing all black is the chicest combination possible. For the next few weeks, I’ll bring you inspiration from some lesser-known style icons that rocked all-black looks, exuding cool at every turn. This week is Juliette Gréco: a French singer who dated Miles Davis, was friends with Jean-Paul Sartre (he wrote a few songs for her) and Simone de Beauvoir and
sers and bulky shoes, Gréco exudes cool. Both effortless and masculine, this outfit draws attention to her lovely bone structure, highlighted by haphazard bangs.
who was arrested by the Gestapo as a minor in 1943. According to The Guardian, Sartre once wrote, “Gréco has a million poems in her voice. It is like a warm light that revives the embers burning inside of us all. It is thanks to her, and for her, that I have written songs. In her mouth, my words become precious stones.”
In true French fashion, it doesn’t look like she gives a damn about anything. And there’s nothing better than an adorable little wiener dog, yawning like he also doesn’t give a damn.
She lived a life that is almost unbelievable – how could all these things have happened to one person? Gréco, now aged 87, is still singing and still looking utterly chic and cool in all black. Her style has become iconic for artsy-chic ladies. She wore heavy black eyeliner, over-sized black tuxedo jackets and loose-fitting black trousers, often donated to her by male friends. Finding inspiration in older styles is never about copying them exactly; rather one must update and personalize the style to make it fresh and modern. By incorporating modern trends like (vegan) leather, nearly-legging styles of pants and lighter makeup, you can bring your version of Gréco up to date. In this photo, Gréco is crouching on a wall in Saint-Germaindes-Prés, a neighborhood in the historically avant-garde Left Bank area of Paris. She frequented cafés in the area, becoming one of the most photographed girls of the time. Dressed in a long black overcoat, with dark colored trou-
To emulate Gréco, I paired a vegan leather blazer – appropriately purchased at an H&M in Paris about four years ago – with a crisp black button-up from H&M, loose black trousers from Ann Taylor and chunky black brogues. Other photos of Gréco show her in flat-brimmed hats, so I topped my head off with my trusty black bowler from Forever 21. To bring Gréco into your life, listen to “Déshabillez-moi” or “Je suis comme je suis” and put on some oversized black clothes and maybe, just maybe, an existential philosopher will write a song just for you. email: emma.janicki@ubspectrum.com
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SPORTS Triple threat
Buffalo looks to stop Army’s triple-option and get first 2-0 start since joining Division I
ANDY KONIUCH SPORTS EDITOR
After taking a 21-0 lead over Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Duquesne in its season opener last week, the football team allowed the Dukes to rally back into the game with turnovers and mental mistakes. Buffalo recovered to win 3828, but the Bulls know they might not get away with such mistakes against a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) team at Army this Saturday. “We need to do a better job communicating and making better decisions,” said head coach Jeff Quinn. “That was certainly something [last week] that we can’t afford to let happen [against Army].” The Bulls (1-0) look to get their first 2-0 start since 1983 – and their first in the Division I era, which began in 1999 – when they go on the road Saturday to face the Black Knights. Army hasn’t played this season but finished in 2013 with a 3-9 record. Buffalo held the Dukes to just 51 rushing yards last week. The Bulls’ run defense will be challenged by first-year Army head coach Jeff Monken’s triple-option offense, which features three different players posing a threat of running the ball on a given play. Monken was FCS Georgia
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The Bulls will have to try to contain Army senior quarterback Angel Santiago on Saturday. Santiago had a team-high 10 rushing touchdowns last season.
Southern’s head coach last year. The Eagles upset Florida 26-20 in the final game of the season without completing a single pass. Army’s offense features Terry Baggett and Larry Dixon, two senior running backs that ran for more than 700 yards and averaged more than 6 yards a carry last season. “Army is very unique – the way they run the ball is different from just about any other school,” said
Kristjan Sokoli, a senior defensive lineman. “Their offensive line plays a lot lower, they come off almost like defensive linemen – but it’s a new challenge and we just have to respond.” The Knights’ senior quarterback, Angel Santiago, is also a threat to run. Santiago threw for 597 yards and two touchdowns last season and ran for 598 yards and had a team-high 10 rushing touchdowns.
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Buffalo might welcome Army’s lack of a pass offense, as it allowed 322 passing yards to Duquesne last week. The Bulls’ pass offense was aided last week by the emergence of junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby. The 6-foot4 receiver was able to overpower Duquesne’s smaller cornerbacks, setting a personal record of 10 catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns.
Buffalo might have to rely on its other receivers to have a more balanced offense. The Bulls go into the game without much scouting knowledge of the Black Knights. “We don’t know much about Army,” Quinn said. “We’ve seen their players from last year, but it’s a brand new coaching staff and they didn’t play last week. So we’ve been piecing where each coach comes from.” Sokoli looks forward to sharing the field with Army, as the players on the other side are training for a much different career than most at UB. “I’m very thankful for what [the U.S. army] does for our country,” Sokoli said. “I appreciate their support very much and it’s an honor to be on the field with them. Those guys are great competitors – it will be an honor.” In 2005, while coaching for Central Michigan, Quinn played West Point. Quinn said competing against our armed forces was “more than just football – it went beyond the field.” The game kicks off at noon in West Point, New York and will be shown on CBS Sports Network.
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Buffalo held the Dukes to 51 yards rushing last week. They won’t do the same against Army’s triple-option. Can’t trust the Bulls after last week.
Last week was frightening, but the Bulls did dominate early. I think the team will be more focused going into Saturday. I’m calling a three-point game in Buffalo’s favor.
It comes down to vulnerable defenses. The Bulls are going to have more trouble handling Army’s unique triple-option attack.
make up for stalls like last week. Army will control the clock enough for a one-score victory.
Women’s soccer looks to continue defensive dominance Bulls have not allowed goal in 3-0-1 start to season TOM DINKI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR When Shawn Burke served as assistant coach of the women’s soccer team, he specialized in overseeing Buffalo’s defense. Through his first four games as head coach of the Bulls, Buffalo has not allowed a single goal. The Bulls (3-0-1) are undefeated through their first four games with Burke as head coach and their defense has been a catalyst for their success. If Buffalo doesn’t allow a goal in the first four minutes of its next game, then a program record for longest shutout streak to start a season (384 minutes) will be set. “There’s definitely a familiarity there with the team concept,” Burke said. “Instead of doing it with individuals, we defend as a group and we can be much more successful.” Freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall has been defending Buffalo’s net. Dougall has the longest shutout streak for a freshman in program history (380 minutes) and received Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors Aug. 25. Dougall said communication with her defenders has been the key
to her success. “The three key things are cover, pressure and balance,” Dougall said. “You obviously can’t do that without a team working together and communicating with one another.” Burke has been impressed with Dougall’s confidence and maturity. Burke said the freshman goalkeeper has confidence because of her abilities and that confidence has spread to her teammates. “You just never know how 18-year-old freshmen are going to handle the speed of the game and the pressure of being a No. 1 goalkeeper at this level,” Burke said. “I think that’s probably what’s impressed us the most, is you would have thought she was a senior with her mentality and the way she comes in.” She is confident because her teammates have made her and the other freshmen feel comfortable and included on the team. Junior defender Jackie Hall and senior defender Sophie Therien calm her down during the game. Dougall said her adrenaline starts running when she gets the ball in her hands and is looking to pass or kick it out to her teammates. Hall and Therein will then yell, “‘OK, Laura, calm down, calm down,
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Freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall has not allowed a goal in her first four matches of her career. Dougall has set the longest shutout streak for a freshman in school history.
you’re good,’” according to Dougall. “As soon as I hear that I’m OK, I’m back to my normal state being comfortable with everything,” she said. Both Hall and Therien moved to the center back position this season. Despite their unfamiliarity with the position, Burke said the two are the best center back pairing Buffalo has had in his time with the team. He commended their physical style of play and said the pair “brings that soccer savvy.” The defense has been successful because they haven’t asked Dougall
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“to do all too much,” according to Burke. He said the pressure has been kept off the defense because the offense has improved at possessing the ball. Buffalo has outshot its opponent in every game this season, including a 36-11 advantage in a 2-0 win over Canisius (1-3) on Aug. 24. Despite out possessing their opponents, the Bulls have scored just four goals this season. The lack of goal scoring concerns Burke and is what the team wants focus on in its last three games before conference play.
“We’re getting numbers in the attack, we’re getting players forward, we’re getting quality looks, now we just need to have an end result,” Burke said. “We’d much rather be winning three or 4-0 than squeaking out 1-0 wins.” Four different players have scored Buffalo’s goals this season, including senior forward Katie Roberts, who scored the team’s game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Drexel (1-2) Aug. 31. Burke is confident in the team’s offensive depth, saying “there’s no reason we couldn’t have six or seven players on this team with more than five goals.” Buffalo has three road games before the MAC season begins. Improving goal scoring in that time might not be easy, as one of those games will be against Virginia Tech (4-0), ranked No. 5 in the country, Sept. 12. The team is motivated to continue its shutout streak. “We take a lot of pride in that,” Burke said. “When you don’t concede goals you’re always going to give yourself a chance to win.” The Bulls play at Niagara (2-0) this Sunday at 7 p.m.
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