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cott D. Nostaja’s appointment as interim president is creating frustration, confusion and anger among UB faculty and administrators. So much so that the Faculty Senate Executive Committee has called an emergency meeting for Wednesday to discuss the confusion that the recent appointment has

sparked. Some faculty members are questioning the appointment process, others are challenging Nostaja’s credentials and almost everyone remains perplexed by the situation. Robert Hoeing, chair of the faculty senate, which represents faculty to the administration, wrote a letter to all voting faculty expressing shock at Nostaja’s appointment. “After intensive conversations with several parties over the last three days, I concur with concerned faculty that the proposed appointment is both illegitimate, due to a complete lack of due process, and inappropriate, due to a lack of minimal academic qualifications of the candidate,” Hoeing said. The Faculty Senate expresses

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concerns that are widely held by faculty members. As the chair of the Senate, Hoeing’s letter has done just that,” said Lucinda Finley, vice provost of faculty affairs. “Being aware of faculty concerns is obviously part of my job,” Finley said. “From what I’ve heard, I think that Professor Hoeing’s letter did a good job of summarizing the concerns of some of the faculty.” But not every faculty member shares Hoeing’s view. Bruce Jackson, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and a James Agee Professor of American Culture, responded to Hoeing’s concerns by questioning the process of appointing interim positions. “Why must the faculty be consulted on this particular interim

appointment? It’s not formally consulted on any other interim appointments,” Jackson said in an e-mail. “That blows up the whole idea of interim, which is to get someone competent in place during a transient situation. So why should the chancellor be forced into a procedure required nowhere in the written rules that is even more restrictive than our own local options and practice?” The confusion around campus stems from the rules set forth by SUNY and whether or not those rules were broken when UB President John B. Simpson announced he would retire January 15 and named Nostaja interim president. According to Hoeing’s letter, the • see NOSTAJA | page 7

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Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Nischal Vasant was a quiet child who had his nose buried in books. A quick stint in a speaking competition was one of Vasant’s first experiences with public speaking, in which he read Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. However, Vasant was never active in extracurricular activities until he arrived at UB at the age of 17 when he graduated from high school early. Vasant, a senior computer engineering and business administration major, was elected SA President last spring. As a child, Vasant dreamed of becoming a pilot, but once he became familiar with technology, his career goals changed. From his sophomore to junior year, Vasant was a Resident Advisor in Governors Complex and currently serves as a Community Assistant in South Lake. Vasant has been working with SA since

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Antonio Roman transferred to UB as a sophomore from St. John’s University in Queens, N.Y. Initially a computer science major, Roman had a difficult time adjusting to life at UB and looked to his social fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, for help. Through his fraternity brother, a

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he started as the web manager in 2007 and the more he became involved with SA, the more he saw that the association was not the best organization it could be. Last September, Vasant was elected chair of the Senate. During his time on Senate, Vasant dug up policies and realized he wanted to implement change from a different position. “I saw untapped potential in the organization,” Vasant said. “I wanted to be able to [see these changes through]

and the best possible place to do that from was the position of SA President.” As part of the Student Alliance party, Vasant was elected president and spent this past summer working on upcoming UB events. Vasant’s main focus was on renovating the SA website as well as orchestrating the Backyard Bash and Fall Fest line-ups. Vasant has already begun to see changes within the SA office this summer. • see VASANT | page 2

former SA treasurer, Roman became involved in SA as a bookkeeper in spring 2009 only to be promoted to Asst. Treasurer the following fall semester. Last spring, Roman was elected SA Treasurer on the Student Alliance ballot, but his decision to run with the party was somewhat last minute. Roman initially decided to run with another party, but the party dissolved in February. Having been asked multiple times by SA President, Nischal Vasant, to join the Student Alliance party, Roman had a Plan B when his previous party dropped out. Either way, Vasant was going to endorse Roman until he announced his • see ROMAN | page 9

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SA Vice President Shervin Stoney was attracted to UB by the picturesque views he saw of Baird Point and Lake LaSalle in the undergraduate information pamphlets. He applied with the hope of figuring out his future, yet had almost 10 majors before settling on comparative politics. Stoney grew up in Jamaica and moved to White Plains, New York while he was in middle school. After coming to UB, Stoney created the UB Track Club during his first week at school. However, Stoney found himself less involved in college and considered transferring schools until he joined his business fraternity, Pi Sigma Epsilon. After two years as president of the UB Track Club, Stoney became the SA Sports Coordinator and maintained

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the position through his sophomore and junior years at UB. Last spring, Stoney contemplated graduating early until he decided to run with the Student Alliance party along with current SA President, Nischal Vasant. “I sent Nischal a text message saying ‘I’m in’ and he sent me one back with a big heart,” Stoney said. After spending their entire summers in the SA office and Skyping with Vasant, who traveled back to India to spend time with his family, the bond between the SA President, Vice President and Treasurer is more than obvious. Stoney agrees that the atmosphere in the office has changed from past years. “As an executive board, we’re completely different that any other executive board, at least in the time I’ve been here,” Stoney said. “We get along on a level that I don’t think other executive boards [had] in the past.” Stoney worked throughout the summer maintaining • see STONEY | page 8

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ideas for the semester. “We’re going to try to see if we can broadcast football games live on UBTV this year,” Scott said. Scott wants to see more students gaining interest in writing, editing or filling other various jobs for UBTV and hopes this will bring a growth in viewers as well. With UBTV programs in the works, Scott is excited about all of the new changes and future projects the club will have to offer. “We’ve revamped the whole system with shows like The Smash with Arthur Mash and Main Street Confessions,” Scott said. Possible future projects at UBTV include “A Day in the Life,”

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which would shadow an interesting student around campus for a day. Another project may include a student showcase, where students who are potential filmmakers can showcase their talents. Scott also hopes to add commercials for SA clubs and promotions for upcoming events such as Fall Fest. After graduation, Scott would like to one day make commercials or even direct feature films. While he continues to keep his options open, Scott admits that he wants to continue working in broadcast and film for the foreseen future.

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“Our staff this year is much more cohesive,” Vasant said. “With Shervin, Tony and I, it’s three people on the same page for 95 percent of the issues we encounter.” Additionally, Vasant and the association hope to make greater changes in the office and among the staff that will change the image of SA for the student body. “We’ve identified ways that we can improve the way that the staff works with each other,” Vasant said. “There is a crazy energy in the staff this year. All everyone asked was, ‘when do we start?’” Vasant and his staff saw all that summer work come to fruition from

the roof of Alumni Arena during the Backyard Bash. Though big events remain vital for the success of SA, Vasant hopes to work on the everyday issues that students face. “It’s a sum of working on the little things,” Vasant said. “[This means] improving relationships on campus between SA and [the UB community]. We want to improve the image that UB students have of SA.” After spending a majority of his summer working on the new SA website, Vasant hopes that new features on the site will enhance students’ participation with SA and their overall view of the association. “We have a new feedback mechanism on the website where students

can put [their] feedback and then we can post responses to the feedback to show that we are going to work on it,” Vasant said. “We have a lot of new functionality on the website that affects the efficiency of the office and we are completely eradicating any paper forms – everything is through the website.” With roughly 100 people in the SA, the website will be more efficient for office management as well. However, Vasant is more focused on building a more positive image of UB’s SA in the upcoming year. “I want what we do this year to stay - the relationships that we build, the image that we build - because SA hasn’t had a positive image in recent years and we want to turn that around,” Vasant said. “That’s the impact that I would like to see.” As for his personal goals in the future, Vasant will be graduating in May but is unsure of where his future will take him. “I want to travel the world,” Vasant said. “I’m going to look for a job, but I want to go somewhere new and learn new languages and cultures.” E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

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A faulty campus smoking policy

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Lack of ability to enforce weakens impact UBreathe Free, the campus-wide tobacco prohibition that went into effect in Aug. 2009, is now in full force after a yearlong “transition period.” The transition period allowed smoking in the parking lots that were over 100 feet from buildings. Now you must take your nicotine off-campus to inhale it. So for somebody on North Campus, the Marriott Hotel on Millersport Highway or the Sweet Home Apartments are the closest smoking destinations. But what happens to those who violate this new policy? That’s not so clear. And that’s the problem. Supporters of the UBreathe Free policy have experienced trouble enforcing it because of an inability to establish a punishment system that would apply to all offenders. Many of the employees at UB are members of powerful unions that would not respond kindly to any sort of tobaccobased punishment. Students, meanwhile, would be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs, where community service sentences are often handed out. The official Smoke-Free Policy states that employees who violate the policy will be “addressed through educational and corrective measures” or “referred to the appropriate department head.” In other words, if the employee’s union doesn’t block the whole punishment altogether, the employee might receive a slap on the wrist from his or her boss (assuming the boss doesn’t smoke).

The obvious double standard between students and employees makes the policy impossible to enforce adequately. The question of how to punish an offending visitor makes enforcement even trickier. UB has looked bad with the trickiness of the policy as many students and employees continue to smoke freely on campus. The only difference now is that the ashtrays and receptacles have been removed, so smokers simply throw their cigarette butts on the ground. The good news for smokers is that CVS, conveniently located in the UB Commons near the bookstore, still sells cigarettes and other tobacco products. We all know that smoking is not good for one’s health and we all know that secondhand smoke can be harmful and uncomfortable. However, expecting smokers to kick the habit immediately and resist the addiction to nicotine is extremely unrealistic. Supporters of the policy often throw around the word “respect” in regards to non-smokers, but we feel that the policy leaves smokers unaccounted for as a large portion of this community. The least the university could do is set up designated smoking areas around its three campuses. That way, those wishing to avoid secondhand smoke would stay away from these areas. Maybe the supporters of the policy, unable to enforce it anyway, could simply change the UBreathe Free stickers around campus to say what they really mean: “Please don’t smoke.”

Obama ends Operation Iraqi Freedom Good decision needs to be more fully articulated In February 2009, President Barack Obama set an August 2010 deadline for ending the military’s combat presence in Iraq. Last week, he met that deadline, declaring an end to Operation Iraqi Freedom, which commenced in 2003 under former president George W. Bush. Fifty thousand troops will remain in Iraq, however, to attempt to increase and maintain stability as the nation tries to rebuild. Obama has thus transferred much of the responsibility of rebuilding to the Iraqi people. We agree with Obama’s decision to end the war, but we also feel that he needs to be more clear about his future plans for Iraq. Most importantly, Obama deserves to be applauded for sticking to the promises that he made while campaigning for the presidency. He had been opposed to the war in Iraq since its outset, and last week, he reassured those who worried that the pressures of the presidency would cause him to reconsider his stance. Indeed, there are definite risks to leaving Iraq now, as nobody can be sure what will happen next. But Obama showed he has the courage to shoulder the responsibility and the consequences for leaving, whether it turns out to be a good or a bad move. The uncertainties ahead in Iraq were readily apparent in Obama’s language when he made his announcement with an address from the Oval Office. Obama referred to the new relationship between the United States and Iraq as a “friendship” and a “partnership,” yet he also proclaimed

that the Iraqis are now responsible for their own security. He claimed that the “partnership” is one characterized by “mutual interest and mutual respect.” We’re not sure how much “respect” Iraqis could have for the United States after being invaded and occupied for over seven years. We hope Obama is truthful in his characterization, but at this point, it seems optimistic at best. Obama also described the roles of the 50,000 remaining troops, who will leave in one year, as “advising and assisting Iraq’s Security Forces, supporting Iraqi troops in targeted counterterrorism missions, and protecting our civilians.” We must ask, though: What happens if more insurgents rise up and gain steam? Will the U.S. fight back? If so, will it go on the offense or be content to simply protect? These questions cannot possibly be answered now, but we hope Obama is prepared for such problems. Fifty thousand is also a misleading number due to the much greater amount of civilian government workers and independent contractors (such as those working for the Halliburton corporation) who also remain in Iraq. What will be the roles of these individuals? President Obama inherited two wars that he didn’t start when he took office. He has ended one, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. We hope that leaving Iraq allows him the ability to bring a swift and definitively successful end to the war in Afghanistan.

Gaming in motion Despite the hype of motion control, I really hope that handheld controllers for video game consoles will never be replaced. Motion controls for video games don’t really add anything for me, but that’s because I enjoy using classic controllers and have been using them for years. This isn’t the case for everyone and if I ever lost the dexterity needed to use a controller, I bet that my opinion would change very quickly. When the Wii was released, I saw it as the future of the industry and couldn’t wait to see all of the amazing new games that it would inspire. Four years later, I am still waiting. It seems as if most of the quality releases on the Wii are just new iterations of Nintendo’s first party cash cows and are better played with a GameCube controller. With “Playstation Move” set to be released this month and Xbox’s “Kinect” set for a November release date, it will soon be seen whether or not these overpriced accessories can make legitimate contributions to gaming. They have great potential for inspiring and enabling innovation, but they have an equally high risk of damaging the progress that games have made towards becoming a true art form by being implemented in the wrong areas. Titles like Flower and Heavy Rain, which use the Playstation’s current motion controls, often come up when looking for evidence to cite for games as art. Despite their success, these games have been released amid a stream of trash that plays off of the inherent gimmicky nature of motion controls. For every game that makes good use of motion controls, there are innumerable others which, frankly, suck. Video games have made great strides in becoming a legitimate art form. In order for this to continue in the era of motion controls, the way that controls are developed and implemented needs to be changed. Motion controls can open up video games as an interactive art medium to audiences who have previously been uninterested or lacked the dexterity to use a controller. After all, this is the reason that other companies besides Nintendo have adopted motion controls. The Wii showed that there was an entire new market of casual gamers who were waiting to play. The idea of a game that can use either motion controls or a controller is inevitably going to have a superior choice, as so many Wii games do. When a game is made, its controls should take full advantage of the way that the player is going to interact with the game so that the in-game actions can be an extension of the player. Games that are “Playstation Move Compatible,” yet also use controllers, are going to run into difficulties that could end up hurting the experience of the game for both audiences. In an ideal situation, there would be different development teams working on each set of controls, so both methods of interactions could provide the same full experience for gamers. But due to resources, this will probably not be the case for a long time. For now, I am going to stay enthusiastic about the possibilities of “Move” and “Kinect” and will probably buy them both in impulsive excitement. But it looks like games are going to have to continue to choose between accessibility and being a form of art for the foreseeable future.

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Gone are the days of picking your date up on the Stampede bus or waiting for transportation to take you to the Boulevard Mall. For helpless students with rotting driver’s licenses, the university now offers a set of wheels at your convenience. Welcome in the Zipcar. With an estimated 90 students, faculty and staff approved and registered for Zipcar, the new car-sharing service at UB is slowly, but surely, making its presence known on both UB campuses. For $66 per day (or $8 dollars per hour), registered Zipcar customers can reserve a car for up to four days and can drive up to 180 miles per day.

The service offers a basic insurance package for Zipcar members, varying in its coverage depending on the driver’s age. Additionally, a prepaid, vehicle-specific gas card allows members to refill the Zipcar when necessary. UB Carfree, a division of Parking and Transportation Services, endorses Zipcar as a cost-effective way to support UB’s Climate Action Plan. Though UB only has four zipcars on campus to date, case studies exhibit a number of economic and environmental benefits. According to Zipcar.com, each registered Zipcar takes 15 to 20 personal cars off the road, saving 219 gallons of fuel and saving each member an average of 5,500 miles of travel. • see ZIPCAR | page 8

In a time of remakes and sequels, Machete is one flick that cuts through the crap in order to produce a genuine and original film that doesn’t disappoint. Based on the three-minute trailer from 2007’s Grindhouse, Machete is the full-feature film that Robert Rodriguez (Shorts) fans have anxiously been awaiting. From beginning to end, Machete is a fast-paced, blood-drenched ride that can be described as nothing short of amazing. The film is pure fun through and through. One of the most appealing aspects of Machete is the film’s gear toward comedy in addition to its explosions and decapitations. Throughout its duration, Rodriguez’s comedic dialogue will make you spout out gut-bursting laughs while dropping your jaw in shock due to an over-thetop limb severing. Another draw of the film is its clear point to be insincere – at no point does Machete take itself seriously.

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After his family is brutally murdered by a ruthless drug lord named Torrez (Steven Seagal, A Dangerous Man), Machete (Danny Trejo, Predators) makes his way to Texas where he survives as a day-to-day labor hand for hire. Machete is approached by Booth (Jeff Fahey, The Miraculous Tale of the Children Dubois), a man who convinces him to assassinate Senator McLaughin (Robert De Niro, Everybody’s Fine) for $150,000. Things soon go south when Machete is set up and left for dead. What follows is a whirlwind of sex, death and explosions. Machete could have been a total disaster due to the sheer ridiculousness of the film. It’s excessive in its

action, acting and bloodshed, yet that is what makes it so good. The blood is plentiful and gruesome deaths are abound in Rodriguez’s latest masterpiece. The only thing better than Machete’s hack and slash action is its cast. From Jessica Alba (Valentine’s Day) to Cheech Marin (The Perfect Game), the movie seems to have just about every recent Hollywood star in it. Marin’s performance as an ex-Federale turned priest is exceptionally well done. It’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with the character and his boyish charm. He fills the movie with a • see MACHETE | page 8

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CHRISTINA KIM Staff Writer

UB’s two a cappella groups, the Buffalo Chips and the Royal Pitches, will be holding auditions in the next week and are looking for talented, fun-loving singers to join their ranks. The Buffalo Chips, the university’s only male a cappella group, is looking to build on the success of last season after the group earned the honor of competing at the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) Finals at Lincoln Center in New York City last April. Daniel Stafford, a junior psychology major and musical director of the Buffalo Chips, views the experience as the highlight of his time with the group thus far. “It was pretty amazing,” Stafford said. “Competing with the six best a cappella groups in the nation was so rewarding.” The Buf fa lo Ch ips have

“Just be yourself and act like you’re having a good time , even if you’re nervous.” — Matthew Smith Fourth-year Buffalo Chip

undergone major lineup changes in the past year and are hoping that this year’s auditions will bring out some fresh talent to replace past veterans. “We lost five members this year,” Stafford said. “But we never look for any set number [of new members], just good musicians.” Matthew Smith, a senior communication major, is entering his fourth year as a part of the Buffalo Chips and recalls his audition experience with fondness and amusement. “I was really nervous and completely forgot the words to my song…

but [the Chips] were really nice and understanding about it, and even helped me out with the first couple of words,” Smith said. “It was a really supportive, really friendly kind of experience.” Based on his own experience, Smith offers advice for students who wish to audition for the Buffalo Chips. “Just be yourself and act like you’re having a good time, even if you’re nervous. It’s all about having fun,” Smith said. Members of The Royal Pitches, UB’s only all female a cappella group, echo Smith’s suggestion. “Don’t pick anything crazy just because you want to try to impress us,” said Tessa Shuck, a first-year physical therapy doctoral candidate and general director of the Royal Pitches. “Everyone’s going to be nervous, so don’t worry about being nervous. We understand.” • see A CAPPELLA | page 8

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Black Widow triumphs in Buffalo tradition KATIE ALLEN

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Sonya Thomas, a 43-year-old Virginia native, devoured 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes on Sunday to win the National Chicken Wing Eating Contest. Thomas not only beat out world champion eater and heavily favored Joey Chestnut, but she smashed her record of 174 wings set in 2005.

Thousands gathered at the National Chicken Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo to witness Thomas eat a total of 4.86 pounds of chicken wings while Chestnut gobbled up 4.55 pounds. The competition left Thomas hungry for more as she proceeded to eat 20 hot wings an hour later in the Ridiculously Hot Buffalo Wing Eating Contest.

Over 33 tons of chicken wings were consumed this weekend at the festival. The two-day event featured a variety of restaurants from all over the country and attracted more than 71,000 visitors from all 50 states as well as 36 countries.

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JOHN HUGAR

Asst. Arts Editor

Three years ago, Sara Bareilles’ catchy pop single “Love Song” could be heard during commercials, in movies and TV shows, or even at the mall. Since then, listeners have been able to drown out those once loveable lyrics and are ready to be introduced to the next offering from the Los Angeles-based songwriter. Unfortunately, Bareilles’ new project, Kaleidoscope Heart, is nothing special. The album offers 13 tracks of bland alternative pop, the majority of which are indistinguishable from anything else on adult contemporary radio. There simply isn’t much on the record to set Bareilles apart from her peers. Admittedly, the album is not without its bright spots. The a cappella title track which begins the record showcases Bareilles’ strong vocal abilities and is undoubtedly the album’s most beautiful moment. Equally strong is “Gonna Get Over You,” which has a charming, showtune-esque feel to it. The song is a fun and jaunty number that would work well in a live setting. Despite its strong start, Kaleidoscope Heart fades in the stretch. Many of the songs sound practically identical to each other and feature painfully generic lyrics. In the lead single, “King Of Anything”, Bareilles tells off a nameless antagonist. It coincides with the typical “girl power” messages that

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Meredith Brooks and the rest of Lillith Fair polluted the airwaves with back in 1997. There’s no need to revisit that territory anymore. Equally cringe-worthy is “Let The Rain,” which actually begins with the lyrics “I wish I was pretty, I wish I was brave.” These lyrics would fit comfortably in a seventh grade poetry class, but a woman in her 30s should know better than to put them into a track. Sara Bareilles has brief moments of greatness, but lacks the lyrical wit or depth of contemporaries like A Fine Frenzy or Regina Spektor. Kaleidoscope Heart is a fine record for those who just want catchy pop tunes, but listeners seeking substance would be wise to look elsewhere.

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D IGIOVANCARLO Chief of Staff

JENNIFER HARB Senior Life Editor

JESSICA BENNETT Asst. News Editor

Buffalo native Kelsey DiGiovancarlo has been working with the SA since her freshman year. The junior communication major and SA Chief of Staff has a lot on her hands, but has also found the perfect balance between being a student and working for SA. DiGiovancarlo found her passion for planning events in high school. As the senior class officer, DiGiovancarlo helped plan events such as prom and homecoming. Now, DiGiovancarlo plans large events like the Backyard Bash featuring Kid Cudi and the upcoming Fall Fest. She keeps the SA staff organized and wants to make sure that the students have an active social life on campus and are able to attend events that spark their interest. “We enjoy [the events] and we want everyone else to enjoy what we’re excited about, too,” DiGiovancarlo said. DiGiovancarlo is in charge of managing the staff and making sure

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everything in the SA office runs as smooth as possible. While she works very closely with the executive board, DiGiovancarlo also runs staff meetings and makes sure that the staff is readily informed. “I feel like [this year is] going to be great because bringing in new people brings in new ideas,” DiGiovancarlo said. “When you’re bringing in a brand new executive board, just the ideas alone that they have will cause an impact [on UB].” DiGiovancarlo hopes the SA staff will affect the other 19,000-some undergrads on campus. She is also focused on getting the SA referendum passed, which would fund all events on campus and keep SA sponsored events free for UB students.

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UB Council didn’t receive the necessary approval, appointing Nostaja without SUNY’s confirmation. “I don’t know a great deal about [Nostaja], but I would say that it’s very important that the faculty be consulted in decisions of this sort and that procedures be strictly followed,” said Dr. James Campbell, professor and chair in the department of political science. “I think that’s important even for a temporary appointment.” The faculty was not informed that Simpson would retire and wasn’t consulted by the UB Council when it came to choosing an interim presidential nominee. Instead, faculty members found out after Simpson’s press conference was held on the first day of classes. On top of the claim that the university failed to follow protocol, many are also dissatisfied with the council’s selection of Nostaja, claiming that he isn’t qualified to hold such an important position. “Having not undergone the rigors of graduate school, research and publication as a scholar, nor teaching at the university level, [Nostaja] lacks the authority to judge the achievements of junior faculty and make tenure decisions,” Hoeing said. “He lacks the authority to judge any resolutions on academic matters emanating from the Faculty Senate – grading policies, graduation requirements, the establishment or dissolution of an academic unit, to name only a few. These are responsibilities a president may not delegate, but must execute with conviction and credibility; Mr. Nostaja lacks the credentials to be able to do so.” Nostaja graduated from California State University, Northridge, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. Despite never attending graduate school, Nostaja was named senior vice president for human resources at Universal Studios at the age of 30, becoming the company’s youngest studio executive. After leaving Universal, he worked on the West Coast, where he helped manage businesses and eventually ended up aiding colleges

that were struggling financially. While working with the University of California, Nostaja developed a relationship with Simpson. Simpson brought Nostaja with him when he was named the University at Buffalo’s president in 2004. Nostaja became a consultant and was responsible for helping to plan the future of UB. Hoeing believes that Nostaja’s involvement with UB’s future led to his appointment as interim president. “It is my understanding that the motivation behind his proposed appointment stems from the intention to keep UB on its path toward excellence, to maintain the momentum behind the strategic vision and plan of UB 2020,” Hoeing said. Good intentions aside, Hoeing feels that the appointment would be counter-productive because of the way UB Council appointed Nostaja and because of his lack of credentials. “I sincerely believe that this appointment would achieve just the opposite,” Hoeing said. “It would undermine respect and cooperation. It would undermine our efforts and achievements of the past several years. It would undermine our reputation as well — locally, nationally, and internationally.” Stephen Dyson, Park Professor of Classics and a UB Distinguished Professor, is less concerned with Nostaja’s credentials and is more concerned with finding out the facts of his appointment. “I think what is needed is a full explanation of what is going on here in terms of what decisions are being made and who the people making these decisions are,” Dyson said. “There’s still a lot of perplexity about the resignation of President Simpson regarding timing and things like that… We have nothing against the proposed appointment per se but the whole process is very murky at this point and it’s not a good time in the history of the university with the budget problems. You have a sense of uncertainty as to what’s going on here.” As university officials attempt to clarify the situation, The Spectrum will continue its coverage. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

DiGiovancarlo continually works to better the organization and wants the students to enjoy their time at UB as much as possible. “I’m hoping that the changes that we’ve made to the structure of the organization will work out for the best and our staff will really understand what our visions are,” DiGiovancarlo said. “We really believe it’s going to work. But if it doesn’t, we’ll change it.” DiGiovancarlo’s main goal this year is to keep communication open to all students and to let the students have a voice.

Few things in life are better than free food and free clothes. Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m., Student Life is hosting “Celebrate UB!” day, featuring blue and white cupcakes, a cookie decorating station and UB Jeopardy. Students who answer university trivia questions correctly will win free UB memorabilia. “[Student Unions and Activities] tries to hold a few Wednesday events in September to welcome students back,” said Kerry Spicer,

associate director of Student Unions and Activities. “It’s a chance to help students get acclimated to the university.” Alongside a slew of carnival games that offer additional opportunities to win UB gear, Career Services and Student Life will be present in the Student Union to share their services and general university information. For a compete listing of September’s welcome back activities, visit welcome.buffalo.edu. E-mail: fetaures@ubspectrum.com

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Director for SA Environmental Affairs JESSICA BENNETT Asst. News Editor

Mike Alcazaren is busy this semester juggling homework and saving the environment. A senior mechanical and aerospace engineering major, the Buffalo native spends the majority of his time at the Bell Hall computer lab and in his office in the Student Union. The environmental affairs department started last summer as a means for students to have a voice within the Student Association regarding campus environmental activities. Alcazaren works alongside five other members to make sure progress is in the works for a greener future at UB.

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Alcazaren started helping the environment at home, where he argues that even little things such as turning off the lights and recycling aluminum foil can make a big difference. As the director for Student Association environmental affairs, Alcazaren wants to reach out to not only the students, but to individual SA clubs to attempt to “green up” their meetings and events. Alcazaren wants to start promoting “zero waste” SA events, which include the use of recycling bins and sustainable

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products. “Students have to become more aware of the impact that they have on campus,” Alcazaren said. “No matter how small it is, it is all going to add up.” Alcazaren helps organize UB Green, Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) and Environmental Network by attending meetings and discussing plans for how to make UB climate neutral by 2030. The Climate Action Plan, which is over one hundred pages long, outlines what steps need to be taken by UB to be climate neutral by that time. Alcazaren has already met with the UB Green, Environmental Network and ESW to try to get ideas for this semester and to work out plans for the future. His goal is to have a climate neutral plan for the SA. Over the summer months, Alcazaren interned in Columbus, Ohio, where he worked a green collar job on a “smart grid.” He helped make the electro grid more efficient and did intensive research on the environment. Alcazaren now sits in on the committee to make sure the UB student community is being heard. He tries to raise awareness and create a culture change for students. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

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The Royal Pitches have high hopes for this year as well. With plans to record a new album and intent on competing at ICCA’s this spring, the Royal Pitches are looking for new girls to be a part of their new ventures. “I would recommend auditioning to anybody who likes music and can sing,” said Lani Brown, a senior health and human services major and twoyear member of the Pitches. “I love these girls. We really click.” Stafford and Shuck both emphasize that being a member of UB’s a cappella community is rewarding outside the musical aspect. “Most of us hangout with each other [outside of rehearsal]. Camaraderie is a big factor,” Stafford said. “I

have a group of other guys to rely on.” “I have made some amazing friends by being in this group,” Shuck said. “I was in the wedding of a former Royal Pitch. I’ve had so many experiences I would have never had in college if I hadn’t joined.” Opening day of auditions for the Buffalo Chips will be on Monday, Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Student Union Theater. Auditions will also take place Tuesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in Norton 112 (also known as Woldman Theater). The Royal Pitches will be holding auditions on Friday, Sept. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in 330 Student Union. Email: features@ubspectrum.com

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UB’s Zipcar fleet consists of four 2010 four-door hybrid automobiles. Each car has its own name. UB is home to “Pat,” a blue Toyota Prius, “Paige,” a red Toyota Prius, “Buffalo,” a blue Scion XB, and “Carson,” a red Honda Civic. Each car’s name is analogous to its Zipcar UBIT name and electronically keeps track of maintenance requirements and rental statuses on Zipcar’s nationwide database. Zipcar also attempts to take the formality out of renting a vehicle. “The Zipcar service bristles at the term ‘rental,’” said Linda Velazquez, the senior staff assistant at Campus Parking and Transportation. “They would like you to think that it’s your car for the day.” Zipcar reserves cars for UB members on a first-come, first-serve basis, without regard to the member’s age or status on campus. With such a large school, one might assume that the UB initiative, with a fleet only four cars strong, drastically underestimated the demand for transportation in a city the size of Buffalo. However, Zipcar’s experience at over 150 universities nationwide has helped them to determine an appropriate number of vehicles with which to begin. “As outlined in our contract: ‘Zipcar will add an unlimited number of vehicles at no cost to support the

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growth of the program based on performance/vehicle utilization,’” said Maria Wallace, the director of Parking and Transportation Services. “At Stanford University, they started with four cars and have grown to 35.” Weekend costs are $9 per hour or $72 per weekend day. Zipcar offers a $35 driving credit for new members, who must also pay a $35 startup fee. Additional mileage costs 45 cents per mile. Cars are also available on holidays. Students that register for the service can also use the service off campus at other Zipcar locations. Zipcar offers several reservation methods, including an iPhone application, online registration at www.zipcar.com/ub and a 24-hour phone service at 1-866-494-7227. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com

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healthy helping of laughs, as well as large amounts of ass kicking. Lindsay Lohan (Labor Pains) plays the role of Booth’s spoiled and drug addicted daughter who isn’t afraid to bare it all for her Internet fans. Maybe it’s because of her real world experiences, but Lohan actually pulls off the role quite well.

Machete won’t be a favorite for everyone. The movie is either hit or miss depending on your taste in film. Moviegoers will either love the film’s style or walk out of the theater wanting their money back. If you can accept the film for the gory and action-packed comedy that it intends to be, then Machete may just be the most fun you’ve had at the movies in years. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com

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the 24-hour library service in Capen Library. Stoney, the founder of the Facebook group “Club Capen,” argued that many students may not even arrive at the library until near midnight, depending on class schedules and extracurricular activities. As for the next two semesters, Stoney hopes to work on the potential of specific departments and projects, including UBTV and the environmental department. However, Stoney believes there are many little, everyday issues

that the SA plans to address. “It’s like having a bicycle with some of its spokes missing,” Stoney said. “We’re trying to [put the spokes back in], one by one, to make sure the bicycle works.” Upon graduating this upcoming spring, Stoney hopes to join the Peace Corps but is unsure of where he will be placed. His ideal location would be in Latin America, Eastern Europe or Southeast Asia.

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By BRENDON BOCHACKI Asst. News Editor

Kathryn Przybyla, the Student Association’s Entertainment Director, wants nothing more than to bring bands to UB that students want to see. “If I could get every student in the university to tell me who their favorite [performers] are and who they would want to see this year, I could compile a list [and see who we could get to perform],” Przybyla said. “I would love to do that. It’s up to the students to really tell us [their opinion].” Przybyla is a senior communication major from Getzville, NY. Although she occupies a position not directly elected by the students, very few doubt that Przybyla is the right student for the job and has the experience to prove it. Przybyla has been involved in

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the SA since she was a sophomore. As a communication major, Przybyla thinks the skills she has learned in her studies prepared her for a job in the SA entertainment department. “I do a lot of PR, marketing, promotion, and advertising [and] that’s what I’m learning in my classes now,” Przybyla said. “So I thought, maybe for my senior year I would apply for a different job [in] the entertainment department [of SA].” Przybyla oversees and organizes all of the SA sponsored entertainment events, such as the recent “Backyard Bash.” Fully aware that

she occupies a position students consider important, Przybyla wants to be as responsive and accommodating as possible. As much as she aims to please, Przybyla warns that practical problems often make it difficult to bring some of the biggest and most requested artists to UB. “After we get a list of who [students would] want to come for an event - it could be a speaker, it could be an artist, whatever - then we have to break it down,” Przybyla said. “[We ask ourselves] can we do that? Are they available to come to UB? Can we afford them? So you have to go through it like that.” Przybyla also has a few ideas of her own that she’s hoping to be able to make a reality this year. One such idea is a UB film festival in which students can send in studentproduced short films. Przybyla is confident the entertainment SA provides this year will be a success. “Besides getting new people and trying to keep things fresh and up to date, I just want to make the department run smoother and keep things simple,” Przybyla said. “I just want to make it fun.” E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

Wants to ‘reach out to that everyday student’ decision to join the party. “I still remember the look on [Nischal’s] face when we were sitting in front of the SA office,” Roman said. “When I told him I would run with him, he looked at me like ‘Are you serious?’ Then I said, ‘Yeah, we’ve got work to do, let’s go.”’

During this year, Roman hopes to work more closely with inefficiencies within the fiscal department of SA. Currently, SA is under an internal audit by an outside accounting

Roman realized he could make adifference on campus during the debate over the 24-hour library services at Capen Library. “We’re the representation [of the students] and the administration recognizes that and respects us for that,” Roman said. “We were all within the SA office when we received the e-mail that [the] administration would continue the 24-hour library services in Capen. In order to maintain that respect and responsibility, we have to keep up our end of the bargain for [UB students].” Roman will be graduating in May as a management information systems major and hopes to continue his

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prepared to take on teams that play for a full 90 minutes.” The Bulls took just two shots during the game, both of which came in the first half. Junior forward Anthony Johnson was responsible for the lone shot on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Jeremy Figler made his debut in the game, playing in the final 15 minutes. Although the Bulls seemed more mentally focused in their second round game against the Buckeyes, Buffalo suffered the same fate against another Big Ten foe. Buffalo lingered with the Buckeyes and held Ohio State scoreless until late in the second half. In the 74th minute, Ohio State senior Konrad Warzycha scored the game’s first goal on a penalty kick. Just 12 minutes later, Warzycha scored on another penalty kick, leaving Buffalo with a 2-0 deficit. The Bulls created some scoring opportunities in the final five

minutes, but Ohio State sophomore goalkeeper Matt Lampson sealed the game for the Buckeyes by stopping point-blank shots from senior midfielder Rich Wilson and junior forward Mike Unwin. Astudillo was encouraged by Buffalo’s toughness, but is concerned about the team’s overall play. “They collected themselves and went forward. I give them credit for how they played against Ohio State,” Astudillo said. “We showed that we can defend, but my major concern is our ability to attack against Big Ten teams.” Unwin, an All-MAC Second Team selection in 2009, led the Bulls with four shots, including two shots on goal. The Bulls received solid play from senior defender Kieron Gradwell and senior midfielder Jordan Brouk, who were both named to the All-Tournament team. The Bulls return to Western New York to gear up for their thirdstraight road game in a matchup at Canisius on Friday at 4 p.m. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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“In previous years, there was a bookkeeping service within SA and, at the same time, the SA depended on SubBoard for other monetary services,” Roman said. “Merging both the accounting system and the bookkeeping service will maintain a more efficient office.”

“One of the biggest things I want to do is reach out to that everyday student who doesn’t get involved or doesn’t feel like there is something here for them at UB,” Roman said.

post-secondary studies through UB’s School of Management. The current SA Treasurer hopes to pursue a career in cyber forensics.

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This past summer, Roman worked on two major projects for UB students; maintaining the 24-hour library service at Capen Library and the on-going project of implementing an accounting system for the SA office that merges the SubBoard services allotted to UB clubs and associations.

firm to give recommendations of what processes the association can improve upon and how to tighten up security protocols to make the association more efficient. While Roman works diligently on policies that will tighten up club procedures, his main goal is to reach out and represent UB students.

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steven POWELL Administrative Director of Communications DAVID WEIDENBORNER Asst. News Editor

With a background in art and photography, Steven Powell is a perfect fit for the Student Association’s communications department.

n e w s f e at u r e > > s a p rof i l e s As Administrative Director of Communications, Powell oversees and coordinates the interaction between SA and the student population. Powell is responsible for promoting SA and its events around campus, as well as gathering feedback from students. “There are opportunities around on campus,” Powell said. “If you’re having trouble finding something to do on campus, you’re not looking hard enough.” By organizing promotions, making flyers, managing the website and doing anything else necessary to maintain communication between

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SA and the UB community, Powell and the communications department hope to provide students with more information about SA. The SA communications department is currently working on certain projects and promotional ideas to make students more aware of what exactly the SA does on campus. Powell, a senior civil engineering major, plans to graduate next May but hopes his work can help promote SA for years to come. “We’re more than Fall Fest, Spring Fest and the comedy series,” Powell said. “In the past we’ve failed at getting that point across.”

Born in Rochester, Powell attended the School of the Arts, where he developed his creative and artistic interests. This past summer, Powell interned in Rochester and gained valuable experience in the engineering field. “[The internship] was invaluable,” Powell said. “It gave me a new perspective on classes and I’m more excited than ever to graduate.” Aside from working for SA, Powell is also a teaching assistant for the School of Engineering.

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LGBTA had a great year in 20092010. Who would have thought LGBTA would work with clubs like Hip Hop SA, LASA, FASA, UB Glee, and ASA?”

With all of his past experience in organizing clubs and events, Lu believes he has the skills necessary for his current position as SA Club Services Director.

Club Services Director

“I wanted the club services director position because I know what it takes to be successful and run a great club,” Lu said.

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When Henry Lu first got involved with the SA his sophomore year, he never thought he would end up holding the noteworthy position of Club Services Director. “Getting involved in SA, at first, was just something to pass the time,” Lu said. “I never expected to love [my position] as much as I do now.” Lu, a New York City native, is a senior art history major with a minor in studio art. After graduating, he plans to go into the catering and event planning business with the

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hope of starting his own company in the industry. Lu was introduced to the SA when he sat in on an informal dance practice held by the Latin American Student Association. The event sparked Lu’s interest in the club, convincing him to become an active member of “Alma Nanichi,” LASA’s dance group. During his junior year, Lu accepted the position of Assistant International Coordinator. He helped organize a wide variety of events for clubs like the Filipino American Student Association, Chinese Student Association and African Student Association. Lu continued his ascent up the SA hierarchy the next year. He became the Event Coordinator for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance, which gave him a new perspective on the club. “With all of my experience in the past, I really helped LGBTA step outside the box and organized events that welcomed everyone, gay or straight,” Lu said. “I felt

Lu’s job as club services director is to help SA clubs in any way they need, from concerns on club rules to assisting in setting up an event. “My job is to simply service all the clubs,” Lu said. “Whether you need guidance in running an event or tips on how to communicate with people, Club Services Department is here to [assist] anyone [with] whatever it may be.” According to Lu, his role will be somewhat different from than it had been in past years. “It’s hard to compare my position to the past people that had it because [the] Club Services Department has changed completely in structure and personnel,” Lu said. “I know Club Services will be noticed this year and be available to everyone, especially those seeking to start a new club.” Lu’s primary goal this year is to promote and advertise all of the SA clubs as much as possible as a means of attracting new members. The first club fair will be Wednesday outside the Capen Founders Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The first step [in getting students involved] is to put clubs out there,” Lu said. “Clubs Services is organizing club fairs throughout the school year.” E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com

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“I think we played with just a little bit more focus. The kids came out and did every little thing a little bit tighter,” said Bulls’ head coach Michael Thomas. “The passes were a little bit crisper, they were moving a little bit more… just collectively everybody just took a deep breath and did every little thing better, and that made the difference in the game.” The play of Wheldon enabled Buffalo to remain in the game as she recorded six saves in the second half. Wheldon turned away two key scoring chances by the Bonnies in the 70th minute to keep the Bulls within one. On a free kick, Wheldon knocked away a ball that was headed for the upper corner of the goal. Seconds later, the freshman caught a line drive shot off a rebound.

Buffalo evened the score in the 74th minute after freshman forward Karen McMahon drew a foul at the top of the goal box. Sophomore midfielder Natasha Arana found the back of the net after the free kick deflected of a Bonnie defender. Buffalo did not settle for a draw and stayed on the attack as the momentum shift gave the Bulls an opportunity for the win. With less than three minutes remaining, Abman stole the ball from a Bonnie defender in the backfield and confidently dribbled around the goalkeeper for an easy gamewinning tap-in. “In practice we were doing this drill with one-versus-one and earlier in the preseason I wasn’t having a lot of success,” Abman said. “This time I just relaxed and remembered what the coaches said.” The Bulls look to earn their second win of the early season this Friday at the Niagara University Tournament against Duquesne. Game time is set for 5 p.m. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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uffalo was one set away from perfection this weekend when they hosted the UB Invitational at Alumni Arena. After dropping the first set to Navy (3-4) on Friday night, the Bulls swept the rest of the competition against Delaware State (2-4) and Central Connecticut State (1-2). Buffalo started the weekend with a 3-1 win over Navy (23-25, 25-13, 25-13, 25-15) then rolled on to shutout Delaware State (25-19, 25-16, 25-21) and Central Connecticut State (25-14, 25-14, 25-14). The Bulls were the only team to go 2-0 on the first day with their victories over Navy and Delaware State. The Bulls posted an accurate .287 hitting during the tournament. Additionally, their 6-1 record marks the program’s best seven-match start since 1990. Following their first set win, the Midshipmen’s offense produced hitting percentages of .000, -.129, and .000, while Bulls’ senior blocker Kayla Govier led Buffalo’s attack with a career-high 15 kills. Govier also led the team offensively in their afternoon game against Delaware State with 12 kills and a .474 hitting. Senior middle blocker Kristin Bignell and freshman outside hitter Dana Musil added eight and seven kills respectively in Buffalo’s sweep of the Hornets. Senior hitter Marisa Hornbaker came through with 10 kills on 21 attempts and freshman setter Dani Reinert added 22 assists for the Bulls.

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Buffalo’s most dominating performance came on the second day of action against Central Connecticut State. The Bulls held their opponents to only 14 points in each set and were extremely accurate, hitting .354 percent. “I thought the second day against Central Connecticut State was our best match,” said Bulls’ head coach Todd Kress. “We did a little bit of everything. We were better offensively, better defensively and we served well. We were better in all facets Saturday night.” Musil led the team’s overwhelming offensive performance with 12 kills while Hornbaker posted an impressive 10 kills on 18 attempts. “[Dana’s] very good in all areas,” Kress said. “She passes well, she plays solid defense, she serves well and she’s finding ways to score. She’s doing a great job and she’s very steady. She makes those around her better.” The Bulls clinched the tournament victory with the win over the Blue Devils. The team’s stellar play earned three players spots on the All-Tournament team. Govier headlined the team as the tournament MVP, while Hornbaker and freshman libero Kelly Svoboda were the other two Bulls selections. “I think [Govier’s] very exited about that,” Kress said. “Kayla is somebody that didn’t get a lot of playing time last year and really worked hard this summer and spring to earn a spot out there this fall. She’s thrilled about it and we’re very happy for her.” E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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Two shutout losses put a damper on the men’s soccer team’s opening weekend. After a blowout 5-0 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) on Friday night, the Bulls (0-2) failed to find the back of the net again to No. 18 nationally ranked Ohio State (3-0), 2-0 the following day. It took the Nittany Lions just four minutes Friday night to strike first after Corey Hertzog beat junior goalkeeper Nick Fetterman. In response, the Bulls sharpened up on defense

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and kept Penn State scoreless for the remainder of the half. But the Bulls’ defensive stand crumbled thanks to Hertzog, who followed Penn State’s second goal with another goal of his own to make the score 3-0. Penn State completed the rout with two more goals in the 74th and 90th minutes. Head coach John Astudillo felt that the Bulls’ inconsistency marred the team. “I think we’re progressing, but we still have a long way to go,” Astudillo said. “The second half was dreadful and we showed that we weren’t • see SOCCER | page 9

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Junior defender Angela Nicholas looks to cross the ball as the women’s soccer team earned their first victory of the season Friday night over St. Bonaventure.

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There is no better time for a freshman to score her first career goal than when it matters most. Buffalo (1-3) rallied from a 2-1 halftime deficit to beat St. Bonaventure (1-3) at UB Stadium on Friday night off a goal by freshman midfielder Megan Abman with just over three minutes remaining in the match. The Bonnies struck first with a goal from senior forward Anna Cunningham on a shot that just snuck past freshman goalkeeper Ainsley

Wheldon in the second minute of the match. After fending off a barrage of Bonnie attacks, the Bulls drew a penalty at the top of the 18-yard box. Senior midfielder Lindsey Bailey drilled the right side of the net on the free kick to pull the match even in the 27th minute. St. Bonaventure regained the lead on a counter attack in the 40th minute after Cunningham blasted a one-timer off a thru-ball into the back of the net from just outside the goal box. Down 2-1 after the halftime • see FRESHMAN | page 10

Boise State is on a collision course with the National Championship game. After edging out No. 13 Virginia Tech, 33-30, the No. 3 Broncos look like they can play their way into the title game thanks to a favorable schedule. While Monday night’s win may be impressive, Boise State’s strength of schedule leaves something to be desired if they are to be a national title contender. Since 2002, the Broncos have lost just one game in the Western Athletic Conference. They have compiled a conference record of 48-1 during that time period with their last conference loss coming in 2005 to Fresno State. But matched up against lesser competition in a weaker conference does not bode well for Idaho’s powerhouse. With teams including Wyoming, New Mexico State, Louisiana Tech and Idaho on their schedule, many believe that Boise State does not have enough stiff competition to be considered one of the nation’s top football programs. This season, the Broncos’ lone remaining quality opponent is Oregon State. The Beavers are a good team, but defeating another top 10 opponent such as Ohio State or Alabama would give Boise State more credibility. Being considered a big-time collegiate football program goes beyond wins on the field. Recruiting and staffing play a big part in a program’s national prestige. Conference powerhouses in the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC play ranked opponents on consecutive weekends. It’s hard for me to believe that the Broncos could be successful in a better conference against top opponents every week. Boise State finished undefeated last season at 14-0, which is a tough feat no matter what conference you play in. But making the case for a national title bid for an undefeated team from the WAC against an undefeated team from a stronger conference shouldn’t be an issue. If Ohio State, Penn State or Iowa go undefeated this season, I’d be hard pressed to put Boise State in the season’s biggest game ahead of any of those teams. Ohio State, for example, plays conference road games at Wisconsin and Iowa – both of which are ranked in the top 15 currently. They also host Penn State and Michigan, and will host an up-and-coming Miami Hurricane team this weekend. Not exactly a walk in the park. Should Ohio State finish the season with just one loss, would it be fair to give an undefeated, yet unchallenged, Boise State team the opportunity to play in the BCS Championship? There’s no denying that Boise State is a fun team to watch. Junior quarterback Kellen Moore is a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate and senior receiver Titus Young is shaping up to be a future star. But in the grand scheme of things, the Broncos just haven’t convinced me that they’re in the same category as Alabama, Ohio State, Texas and Florida. They need to beef up the strength of their schedule or join a stronger conference. But until then, Boise State is just a child in a man’s world. E-mail: cdrahn@buffalo.edu