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The lesser-known Bas delivered a solid

Between songs, Schoolboy Q told the

set that got thousands of standing fans

audience how much fun he was having, revving up the crowd. He also thanked them for supporting him and his family.

moving to his beats. The absence of AbSoul made Bas’ 40-plus minute opening act feel like that of a headliner.

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“The King” co-headlined Fall Fest

On stage, T.I. exacted a command

2014 alongside rising-star Schoolboy Q.

and vigor with his performance that kept the 8,324 fans in attendance moving and singing along to each song in his set.

Their performances made for an unforgettable Fall Fest for the audience that nearly doubled that of last year’s fest.

SCHOOLBOY Q, T.I. AND BAS PROVE TO BE

‘MEN OF THE YEAR’ AT FALL FEST 2014 More than 8,000 people attend annual fest, nearly doubling last year’s attendance BY

A rookie, a rising star and a veteran performer. Each at different point in their careers, the three men – T.I., Schoolboy Q and Bas – performed three sets, each distinctive in sound and style, yet equally entertaining. The rappers enthralled a crowd of thousands at the Student Association’s Fall Fest 2014, proving to be ‘men of the year’ for all in attendance. Schoolboy Q and T.I. blurred the lines between party and concert, turning Alumni Arena Park-

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ing Lot into an explosion of flashing lights, thumping bass and twisting, dancing bodies. The audience wasn’t alone in dancing, each artist vigorously danced and hopped about the stage. The three acts drew an expansive audience, filling the parking lot for the annual fall concert. Ab-Soul, who was slated for the lineup, did not perform. There were 8,324 people who attended the concert, according to SA President James Ingram. Nearly twice as many concertgo-

ers attended this year’s Fall Fest than in 2013 – that concert featured rap artists A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky. The most dedicated fans showed up at the gates around noon, immediately after the final preparations for the concert were finished. The first 150 people were rewarded for their hustle and given a free bucket hat – which has become Schoolboy Q’s signature – by SA. As the day went on, fans continued to slowly add to the length

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of the line and quickly the free bucket hats were doled out, dotting the heads of numerous concertgoers. The line only continued to grow as the night progressed, wrapping around the lot and eventually spanning the entire length Alumni Arena. Many of the fans who lined up early said they excited to see Schoolboy Q. “Schoolboy Q is the realest in the game right now,” said Rajiv Shanbhag, a sophomore en-

gineering major. “His lyrics may not be that great but as a person he is real, and that’s what matters.” Andy Gozenpud, a freshman business administration major, was confident Schoolboy Q would have a show like no other. Before the show, Gozenpud anticipated Q would have a live performance that could not compare to any of the other artists he had seen. SEE FALL FEST, PAGE 2

Busier than the bees New SA Vice President Evan Chen works to balance his commitments both in and out of UB SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

It is not uncommon for students to walk into the wrong classroom. It is uncommon for students to stay in that classroom. Evan Chen, however, is not like other students. When the now vice president of the Student Association was heading to his classes early in his undergraduate career, he sometimes wandered into club meetings. Even if that wasn’t where he was supposed to be, he’d stay. Chen, now an active member of more than 20 SA clubs, was elected vice president of SA in May, along with President James Ingram and Treasurer Sade Cadle. The senior business major’s list of extracurricular activities is long – he’s a member of Chinese Student Association, AsianAmerican Student Union, UB Glee, Jam Club, UB Breakdance and ENACTUS, a club through the School of Management. For Chen, getting involved in an extensive amount of clubs at UB was an accident waiting to happen. He was already an active member in nearly 10 clubs after his freshman year. “I always got lost and by chance I would run into [club] meetings,” he said. “Whenever I walked by a club meeting, I would stop and just walk in.” Chen’s position as vice president requires he mainly manage

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Student Association Vice President Evan Chen helped out at SA’s Fall Fest Saturday. Chen is a member of more than 20 clubs. Ever since his freshman year, he’s been active in clubs like UB Breakdance and the Chinese Student Association.

and deal with clubs. To be so involved requires hard work, passion and dedication – all qualities Chen learned working in his family-owned restaurant and salon and through club organizations in high school. Chen’s sister, Christine Chen, a senior finance major at UB, believes working in the restaurant and salon as a kid helped her brother, herself and their older sister gain skills in the business

field. “Having [the businesses] while we grew up helped us learn responsibility, time management and the business aspects of life at a younger age,” Christine said. “We’re all very independent and we don’t like to ask for help unless we really need to.” But the Chens love to help others. The Orange County, New York native started volunteering in sixth grade as a tutor for stu-

dents in elementary school, and he hasn’t stopped trying to get involved in various types of organizations. In high school, Chen was president of the recycling club and the Rotary club and was an active member in the Academy of Finance where he was able to bring the Harlem Globe Trotters to his school as a way to raise money for the club. When Jason Elliott, a staff assistant for Campus Living, met

Chen two semesters ago, he knew from the beginning that Chen was passionate about the community. “He definitely is a great example of what UB pride looks like,” Elliott said. “He is always willing to help out, has great input on programing and is full of new ideas.” Before Chen knew it, he was active in 19 clubs, even holding positions in some of them. His desire to get involved in as many clubs as he could started in a calculus class his sophomore year, when he became study partners with Jason Lee, a senior marketing/management major and the Chinese Student Association (CSA) public relations representative at the time. “He was taking 21 credits, working two jobs and public relations rep. for CSA – he was so busy,” Chen said. “One day, as he was talking to me about resigning his CSA position with the president of the club and I said, ‘Hey, I can try that.’” CSA conducted a trial period with Chen as its new public relations representative to see if he was suitable for the job. Chen managed to secure the position after only a week. Although Chen was heavily involved in cultural clubs, he explored his artistic side through UB Glee, Jam Club and UB Breakdance. SEE CHEN, PAGE 2

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Continued from Fall Fest, page 1 A Jumbotron next to the stage provided entertainment for the enthusiastic crowd, giving close-ups of fans dancing to music and candid shots. Before and after opener Bas, DJ Bandana, a local DJ from 93.7 FM, kept the crowd from getting restless by playing a set to fill the silence, ensuring the crowd didn’t lose its energy between performances. After Bandana’s pre-show antics, Bas took to the stage, delivering a fast-paced and lively performance. He had a charisma that surprised much of the audience and got them dancing. Bas’ set was filled with improvised rap and songs off his album, Last Winter. Between songs, Bas joked with the audience. He described how it felt to finally be performing at such a large show. “It’s something I can’t take for granted,” he said. It finally feels like “we’ve made it,” he added. Ab-Soul was set to perform next, but instead the audience was surprised to have Schoolboy Q walk onstage. Ab-Soul, unable to attend, was replaced – Q was given a longer set that took care of Ab-Soul’s absence. Bas may have inspired people to get moving, but Schoolboy Q made them really go crazy, kicking off his set with a single from his first mixtape, Habits and Contradictions, called “Hands On The Wheel.” Q, for the remainder of his set, focused on his latest album, Oxymoron. He played a majority of his set list from the new album, performing hits such as “Collard Greens,” “Gangsta,” and “Studio.” His talent as an entertainer was best found in the silences that accompanied song breaks. He talked to the crowd, attributing his success as a musician to the people who take the time to support him by coming to his shows. He went on to add how the support from his fans helps him to support his family, pay rent and stay clothed. “Your happiness is my happiness,” Q shouted to the crowd. His genuine love for his fans was endearing and reciprocated.

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“The verses are sick, the things he says speak to me,” said Rohan Sment, a sophomore business major. “Also, his hat is off the hook.” After his sentimental moments, Schoolboy Q would jump right back into his music. By far his most popular performance of the evening was “Man of the Year,” his hit single from his newest album ended his set as enthused fans sang and danced along. After Q’s lengthy set, co-headliner T.I. followed with an equally as impressive show. The veteran artist performed an eclectic mix of songs that originated from the early 2000’s to the present. He brought back his own classics including “Whatever You Like,” but also made sure to play some of his newer songs such as “No Mediocre.” Not only did he perform a wide range of his own music, but he also covered songs like Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and A$AP Ferg’s “Work (Remix).” T.I. had audience members singing along for his entire set and the covers gave the audience a chance to enjoy T.I.’s music, while keeping his bass-leaden rap songs from becoming repetitive. Caleb Spall, a sophomore electrical engineering major, said he preferred T.I.’s style to anyone else’s. “I like T.I. better than Schoolboy Q,” Spall said. “He’s been around longer, and I like his sound much more.” T.I., like his co-headliner, spoke to the audience about more than just music. He encouraged fans to forget about the haters and keep moving forward. By the time T.I. ended his set with a duo of his most popular songs, “Live Your Life,” and “What You Know,” the crowd was coming down off a jam-packed series of intense and highly touted Fall Fest performers. The sky over the stage was illuminated with fireworks as Fall Fest 2014 ended. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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“With breakdancing, I thought, ‘Oh, these guys are doing something cool,’ but instead it’s like an art form and they get to express their feelings through physical attributes in their performance,” Chen said. Although Chen no longer dances with UB Breakdance, he still advocates for the club because the emotions portrayed in breakdancing fascinated him. Justin Ceniza, a junior occupational therapy major, met Chen his freshman year through UB Breakdance. “My first impression of him was that he was driven, not in learning how to dance but he gave off a vibe that he was striving for success in other things,” Ceniza said. “In a club setting, he has really been helping UB Breakdance get more publicity and getting us more known. I appreciate his invitations to perform, especially at opening weekend.” Chen’s hardworking mentality and passion for the UB community is why Ingram asked him to run on the presidential ticket. During his short time as vice president so far, Chen said he has taken a hands-on approach with the clubs, proving to Ingram and other members of SA how invested he is in the student body. Chen has volunteered to work concession stands with clubs during athletic games and promoted new club activities to attract more students. Ingram said Chen’s creative element is extremely beneficial to SA and part of the reason why he and Ingram work well together. Chen’s natural innovative tendencies bring a new component to SA, which has been noticed by his colleagues. “I think it works well because I’m able to give Evan some insight on certain things that he might still be learning and go from there,” Ingram said. “He is one of the most interesting people that I have met here at UB. He never fails to surprise me with the different things he knows or is good at.”

Christine worries that sometimes her younger brother will take on too much and be unable to handle all of his responsibilities. “He likes to take on challenges and prove that he can do it,” she said. “In his mind, he’s trying to be the best that he can be, but sometimes, it’s the wrong time for him to take on so many things.” Christine does believe one of her brother’s greatest strengths is time management. His ability to schedule his time has enabled him to also assist the University Police. Chen goes on ride-a-longs and has plans to join the police council. One of his goals is to improve campus safety by replacing the current lighting on the track with LED lights. Although Chen’s focus is on the betterment of UB, he also wants to continue giving to his hometown community. “After I graduate, I want to help my parents out with their businesses or go into the pharmacy area,” Chen said. “I want to own a chain of pharmacies and put a new image out there that’s more interactive with the communities rather than business-wise.” He also dreams of becoming the superintendent of his high school with hopes to continue the active role his high school has in the community. But for now, Chen can be seen around campus directing UB clubs, informing them of new SA procedures such as digitalizing club forms and changes in fundraising requirements. His list of ideas to fix current problems is extensive but Chen believes he can get it all done and evoke change. And his new role as vice president has him stumbling into even more club meetings. email: news@ubspectrum.com

COUNSELING GROUPS Connections Group Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm A safe environment where you can connect with other students while increasing your self-awareness.

Graduate/Non-Traditional Student Group Thursdays 1:00-2:30pm This group provides a space where you can connect with other graduate or non-traditional students and increase self-awareness.

Coping Skills Group Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm This structured group will teach skills to live in the present, deal with stress, manage difficult emotions, and handle interpersonal conflict.

International Student Support Group Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm This group will provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable place to discuss adjustment and cross cultural experiences in the U.S. The group will also provide a safe and confidential environment for group members to support each other and share information.

Motivated for Change Group Mondays 3:00-4:30pm A semi-structured group for students who want to change a particular habit or behavior and have found it difficult to identify or take the necessary steps to do so. This group will explore factors interfering with students’ abilty to change, assessing their desire, need, confidence, and reasons to change, and identify the steps needed to make and maintain that change. International Tea Time Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm Intercultural and Diversity Center, 240 Union This is a weekly meeting which brings together American and international students for conversation and fun. Students play games, talk,and enjoy getting to know each other.International tea and snacks are provided. Contact: elenayak@buffalo.edu

Counseling Services

Fall 2014

wellness.buffalo.edu/center Yoga to Manage Moods Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm

Michael Hall Yogo Studio

A yogo-based group that provides a holistic approach to mood and symptom management. Using a combination of gentle physical poses, breathing and relaxation techniques, this group allows ffor participants to feel more connected to and comfortable in their bodies. No previous yogo practice is required.

Finding Life Beyond Trauma Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm This is not a group that will ask its members to disclose the details of traumatic events from their lives. Rather, the group is intended to provide a safe place for members of all genders to learn skills to manage the effects of trauma(s), whether the trauma(s) happened last week or many years ago. The group aims to break the cycle of one’s past haunting the present.Our intention is to accomplish this by utilizing skills that allow group members to live a life dictated by the individual group members’ values rather than dictated by symptoms created by events from the past.This group can be helpful to individuals who have experienced any type of trauma(s),inlcuding (but not limited to)childhood abuse, an accident, domestic / relationship violence,an assault, etc.

Body Image Concerns Group Mondays 1:00-2:30pm A group for female students who want to explore their relationship with their body, food and emotions. It is beneficial for students who are in various stages of preoccupation with food and body size.This group will teach skills to live in the present, deal with stress, manage difficult emotions, and handle interpersonal conlfict.

Unless noted otherwise most groups require an initial assessment. If you would like to schedule an initial assessment, please call Counseling Services at 716.645.2720 or visit wellness.buffalo.edu/center

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Editorial Board EDITOR IN CHIEF

Sara DiNatale

MANAGING EDITOR

Owen O’Brien

OPINION Letter from the editor

The Spectrum regrets and apologizes for mishandling Israel-Palestine coverage

OPINION EDITOR

Tress Klassen COPY EDITORS

Rachel Kramer Alyssa McClure NEWS EDITORS

Amanda Low, Senior Samaya Abdus-Salaam, Asst. Giselle Lam, Asst. Athira Unni, Asst. FEATURES EDITORS

Emma Janicki, Senior Sharon Kahn Sushmita Gelda, Asst. ARTS EDITORS

Jordan Oscar, Senior Brian Windschitl Tori Roseman, Asst. SPORTS EDITORS

Tom Dinki, Senior Andy Koniuch Jordan Grossman, Asst. PHOTO EDITORS

Chad Cooper, Senior Juan David Pinzon Yusong Shi CARTOONIST

Amber Sliter CREATIVE DIRECTORS

Jenna Bower Gelareh Malekpour, Asst.

Professional Staff OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Helene Polley ADVERTISING MANAGER

Kevin Xaisanasy Alex Buttler, Asst. Melina Panitsidis, Asst. ADVERTISING DESIGNER

Tyler Harder Derek Hosken, Asst.

THE SPECTRUM Monday, September 8, 2014 Volume 64 Number 6 Circulation 7,000 The views expressed – both written and graphic – in the Feedback, Opinion and Perspectives sections of The Spectrum do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board. Submit contributions for these pages to The Spectrum office at Suite 132 Student Union or news@ ubspectrum.com. The Spectrum reserves the right to edit these pieces for style and length. If a letter is not meant for publication, please mark it as such. All submissions must include the author’s name, daytime phone number, and email address. The Spectrum is represented for national advertising by MediaMate. For information on adverstising with The Spectrum, visit www.ubspectrum.com/advertising or call us directly at (716) 645-2452. The Spectrum offices are located in 132 Student Union, UB North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260-2100

SARA DINATALE EDITOR IN CHIEF

You may have seen a correction on the front page of our Friday edition addressing the article “Students for Justice in Palestine comes back to UB.” It was the first step in rectifying a regretful error. This letter is the next – and after that comes the job of rebuilding our readership’s trust in our credibility. Saying “I’m sorry” does not wipe away the inaccuracies and unfair coverage that ran on The Spectrum’s front page last week. Saying “I’m sorry” does not earn back your trust – nor should it. Still, I am going to say it because as a journalist and as a person I believe in admitting my failings, correcting them and learning from them. I apologize to the Jewish community, to members and supporters of Students for Justice in Palestine and to anyone else who was offended by our coverage for my ignorance, insensitivity and inability to find a proper editor for our story. I also apologize for our insufficient, inaccurate and inappropriate reporting. The Spectrum, and I as its leader, failed our readership in our Wednesday edition. An article, which was not properly examined or fact checked, ran. It shouldn’t have – not in the way it

was presented. It unfairly represented the ongoing Palestine-Israeli conflict. It did not give the proper voice to the Israeli perspective nor a full accounting of the goals of the SJP students. It was not an objective piece of journalism. There’s no excuse for that. Language was used inappropriately and quotes were improperly vetted for accuracy. That’s not the standard of this newspaper. The Spectrum’s article, which highlighted a pro-Palestine student club getting its footing on campus, was not presented in a way that was balanced. I sincerely apologize to those these errors offended. The article has since been corrected online. In no way was it the intention of The Spectrum to offend anyone. But that does not change that it happened. It was a third issue of the fall semester and as a new staff was getting used to its news roles, our effort to cover a contentious topic failed. And I learned a tough lesson. I’m in my senior year and spent the summer working as a reporter at The Oregonian. I know what it means to be informed about a topic. Yet, I wasn’t as informed as I should have been. Reading a few New York Times articles and catching a couple clips on NPR does not make me an expert on this conflict – a conflict that has proven difficult to cover objectively. The Times, which some view as the pinnacle of objectivity, received more than 1,000 emails with charges of bias for its Palestine-Israel coverage over the summer. The charges came from both sides and about the same stories. With that in mind, it makes it that much more difficult to admit the piece in question was not

edited as carefully as it should have been. I take full responsibility for that. College journalism is different from most other university experiences in that our mistakes are not confined to a classroom and a conference with a professor. They’re broadcast in print for the public to scrutinize. Our newspaper – one of the only fully independent college newspapers in the nation – is not vetted by a professor or by our faculty adviser before it is printed. We only hear the critiques after our words see print. We have an amazing freedom and a tremendous burden. I have wanted to be editor in chief of this paper ever since I walked through the door as a freshman. In Wednesday’s paper – my third as editor in chief – I failed. We failed. My staff and I are properly humbled, largely because of input from you, our loyal readers. As we move forward, I welcome your scrutiny. You can help us be better. I also know the only way The Spectrum can earn back its reputation and credibility is through the promise to continue on our mission of publishing objective, award-worthy college journalism. We are revamping our factchecking curriculum, and as unfortunate as this situation is, it serves an invaluable lesson for every member on The Spectrum’s new staff. I can assure our readership that procedural changes are being put into place to ensure nothing like this happens again. Mistakes are inevitable in every newspaper, especially in college journalism, where many students are taking up their first stories, conducting their first interviews and learning through

trial and error. But that’s why college papers need to be aggressive in their vetting. The Spectrum is committed to minimizing errors. But as journalists, we own up to those mistakes when they happen. We run corrections. We issue apologies. Many students – including me and my staff – are not educated enough on the Middle East. That makes The Spectrum’s role in the topic all the more important because, perhaps, a student is more inclined to read our student-focused coverage on these issues rather than a lengthy piece in a national newspaper. The worst thing The Spectrum could do in this situation is stop covering these international topics out of fear we’ll again make errors. Those of you who were most frustrated by the piece are likely the sort of students and faculty we need to talk to in the future to break this topic down for the average reader. But I’m completely aware, regardless on which side of the conflict your opinions fall, that you may no longer trust the paper to cover it fairly. And though I cannot fault you for not wanting to read us after this error, I hope you can accept our sincerest apologies. I hope you can help us rectify this situation by being the sources we need to cover this topic appropriately in the future. I’m sorry for what happened, but I’m looking to improve ties with those unhappy with the article the best way I know how: through journalism and the promise that we’ve learned from our blunders. email: sara.dinatale@ubspectrum.com

Scamming the hand that feeds them Increased efforts of Niagara County Sheriff ’s Office in fight against welfare fraud illuminate a growing problem Local law enforcement is demonstrating commendable dedication to its investigation into welfare fraud, which has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in recent years. Although the sheriff ’s office deserves praise for taking action – it has expanded its welfare fraud investigations significantly in response to the growing problem – the demand reflects a shockingly high supply of citizens willing to prey on a system critical in supporting some of society’s most vulnerable. Greater preventive action, rather than reactionary measures, is clearly necessary to combat this issue. The success of the Welfare Fraud Unit (and its very existence) demonstrates the moral failure of individuals found guilty of welfare scams. Most recently, officials arrested 26 people and sanctioned 38 more in a single investigation. The past two years of police work has resulted in the recovery of close to a million dollars – and that’s from the investigations in a single county. Clearly, welfare fraud is running rampant, as is the greed and selfishness of those who take advantage of the system. Welfare is a vital resource that has become stigmatized because of behavior like this. Not only are those who commit welfare fraud cheating the system and breaking the law, but they also deny rightful welfare users who use their benefits properly the opportunity to do so without

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feeling unjustly criticized. Welfare users should not be aligned with criminals. They have the right to assistance and the right to rely on it without shame. This poses a significant challenge in itself, and welfare abusers are throwing yet another obstacle at rightful recipients, who face more than his or her fair share of obstacles to begin with. The recovery of funds and prosecution of those who wrongfully obtain them is a step

in the right direction. But an even better path to take would be the route of prevention. The extent of this problem – a single investigation turned up $180,000 in fraudulent food stamp transactions – calls for more than reactionary responses, and reveals that clearly, the preventive measures that are currently in place are not getting the job done. Essentially, welfare fraud needs to be stopped before it starts. Recovering stolen money is commendable, but ensuring

that thievery doesn’t happen in the first place is ideal. Doing so would be an important first step in allowing rightful welfare users to feel less ostracized on a daily basis. Taking preemptive measures against welfare abuse would send a critical message to those who abuse the system and those who use it correctly. But it would also make clear to society as a whole that the welfare system is deserving of public attention and protection – that those who rely on welfare matter as citizens just as much as those who do not. There is much to debate about the welfare system. Questions about who deserves to receive benefits and the level of autonomy surrounding welfare generate a wide variety of opinions and result in little agreement. Despite the lack of consensus, these dilemmas matter greatly and deserve attention. Yet the issue of welfare fraud provides a problematic distraction and prevents progress and change from occurring in a sector of society that so greatly needs improvement. Unlike many questions swirling around the issue of welfare, there is no ambiguity when it comes to welfare fraud. Those who cheat the system are placing yet another burden on the backs of those who already have too much hardship to bear. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com

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FEATURES

ART, ARt, Art, art fills downtown library echo Art Fair brings local and national artists together to showcase contemporary artwork EMMA JANICKI

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Glass doors opened into a room of stark white walls. Clear glasses of deep red wine were spotted amongst the sophisticated crowd. A DJ in a black T-shirt switched records as she manned a small table in the corner. Light chatter and laughter flitted around the room as everchanging groups of people moved from space to space, while artists eagerly discussed their craft with perspective buyers. Local and national artists transformed the second floor of the Buffalo and Erie County Downtown Central Library on Sept. 6 and 7. Each artist was given a three-walled area to hang their work and mingle with buyers and art enthusiasts. Thirty-four independent artists and nine galleries took part in the juried fair, and 13 site-specific installations were constructed, according to Frits Abell, who founded the echo Art Fair. The fair launched in 2011 in Buffalo and has grown from a one-day event, drawing more than 3,000 visitors to a weekend long show, with guests totaling more than 7,500 in 2013, according to the fair’s website. Jaime Michelle Smith, a teaching artist at Locust Street Art, was impressed with the caliber and variety of work at this year’s fair. She was surprised by how many artists were not local – artists from Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and Ithaca were at the fair. Scattered throughout the fair were sculptures, immense quilts depicting naked men and massive photos of clouds. Locust Street Art, at 138 Locust St. in Buffalo, was also represented at the fair, adding to the eclectic mix. Locust opened in 1959 and has offered free art classes in drawing, photography, painting and animation for more than 50 years. For two years, Kenn Morgan, who

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Local “transcendental rock poetry” group, Bourbon and Coffee, performs music and readings at echo Art Fair, held on Sept. 6 and 7 at the Buffalo and Erie County Central Library in downtown Buffalo. The fair brought together local and national artists to exhibit their work.

teaches photography at Locust, has hosted an Internet art radio show, Burnham & Dodge Art Hour, with “definitely no sports.” He said the only news shown on TV in Buffalo is either about somebody getting shot or the Buffalo Bills, so he interviews artists of all mediums. “The most interesting show we’ve done, we had a mime on,” Morgan said. Siddiq Abdul-Hakim, one class shy of graduating from UB with a degree in the visual arts, currently teaches painting and

drawing to teenagers and adults at Locust Street Art, but said he prefers working with children. Although he does “a little bit of everything,” he is most comfortable with painting and drawing. On the library’s first floor, just before the escalators transporting visitors to the fair, was Bourbon and Coffee, a local “transcendental rock poetry” group, according to the group’s Facebook. Library books were laid out on the floor in front of a homemade wheel. Visitors were invited to spin the wheel and whatever genre it landed on, Bourbon and Coffee would read a selection from that genre. The group encouraged passersby to become a member of the library and take some of the books on the floor home with them. Upon entering the expansive exhibit room on the second floor, James Paterson’s “A Prayer Machine” was immediately striking. Each piece was composed of tiny black metal wires roped, knotted and bent around each other to create a surreal kind of circus-work. Wire men with faces distinctly like that in Marc Chagall’s La vie paysanne or Georges Seurat’s The Circus and Le Chahut hung like trapeze artists on Paterson’s “machines.” Paterson, who hails from Meaford, Ontario, wrote in his artist’s statement that the works are “Reflective embodiments of what is left hanging in the space between us after I’ve met God in prayer; unambiguous 3D drawings, instead of written words, a metaphor grasping at was passed between us.” Max Collins, a graduate art student at UB and an instructor for Intro to Photography, exhibited photomurals created using wheat paste at the fair. Collins also created a large-scale mural on the marble wall outside the library. The abstract architectural photos were slightly distressed and distorted by the process Collins uses in creating his works.

Not too far from Collins’ exhibit space was the Benjaman Gallery, where Julia Purpera, a UB alumnae, showed off the works of A.J. Fries, Ellen Steinfeld and Bruce Adams, an art critic for Buffalo Spree and a lecturer at Buffalo State College. Although Purpera was an English major at UB, she currently does graphic and web design work for the Benjaman Gallery. She fondly remembers working under Robert Creeley during his time in the English department at UB for an independent study. The two would get coffee on Saturdays at Caffe Aroma on Elmwood and “just talk about life.” Perhaps too symbolic of the fair was the magazine collages of Lauren Braun, an artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Braun’s collages were like fantasy escapes into perfect vacations – seemingly haphazard layering of levitating objects, vibrant colors and eclectic décor to perfectly describe echo Art Fair. Looking around the room, it was like being part of some underground, quirky family as everyone shook hands, smiled and congratulated each other on their work. Braun was right when she said there were so many interesting things to write about. Walking back out through the glass doors was like entering a calm lake – still beautiful, surrounded by long wildflowers and tall trees, but it was nothing like the turbulent ocean that the echo Art Fair swept you into. But, it’s the calm world on the outside that creates the often unnerving, jolting but always intriguing world of art and artists. Like the white-haired man that looked into the eyes of a tiny infant, held in his mother’s arms at echo said, “This is art, this is the real artwork.” email: arts@ubspectrum.com

UB alumnus dies in plane crash off coast of Jamaica On Sept. 5, a private plane making its way from Rochester, New York to Naples, Florida crashed into the Caribbean Sea, near the Jamaican coast. Passengers on the flight included the pilot, Larry Glazer, who was a UB alumnus, according to The Buffalo News. Glazer and his wife, Jane, both 68, are presumed to be dead. The plane took off around 8:30 a.m. and was scheduled to reach its destination at noon. Glazer made multiple attempts at radioing air traffic control for a drop in altitude because he sensed something was wrong. Glazer was eventually unresponsive after a couple attempts. Experts believe it was hypoxia – a loss of oxygen – that disabled the pilot.

Two fighter jets were sent to fly with the aircraft, but turned away as the private plane entered Cuban airspace. The jets were set to resume the chase, but had to return to base because they were running low on fuel, and in that time, the plane crashed. Glazer, co-founder and CEO of Buckingham Properties LLC, was a veteran pilot and the president of the TBM Owners and Pilots Association. Jamaican and American coast guards are currently still searching for plane wreckage and remains in the Jamaican coast. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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LITERARY JOURNAL FOSTERS CREATIVE CONNECTIONS NAME offers students the opportunity to delve into the world of publishing KAYLEIGH REED

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NAME, UB's literary magazine, publishes student fiction writing and artwork. Since its inception, the publication has made strides toward a more artistic and eye-catching booklet design.

The cover art on a vintage record was obscured by the word “NAME” spray-painted across it. Within each album cover laid a vinyl record and behind it, a small, white booklet. This booklet was a copy of the 2013-14 issue of NAME, UB’s undergraduate literary magazine. These Banksy-styled album covers are NAME’s first design-oriented issue, according to Christina Milletti, associate English professor and faculty advisor of NAME. Originally just for poetry, today NAME publishes student fiction writing and artwork, according to Heather Gibson, who graduated from UB in 2014 with an English degree. She was a member on the design and editorial board for last year’s issue. Jessica Smith, a UB alumna, founded NAME in 1998. Since its original publication, NAME has made strides toward a more artistic and eye-catching design. Milletti said, after this recent issue, she doesn’t think they can ever go back to a less detailed design. Older editions of the magazine inspired last year’s eclectic cover, according to Audrey Foppes, a senior English major

and NAME’s design team coordinator. “We had the distinct privilege to work with graduate student Joseph Hall, who graciously and eagerly showed us all the fascinating older editions of NAME magazine,” Foppes said. “These issues ranged from simple saddle-stitched books to poems printed on playing cards and fake money stuffed into old leather shoes.” These old editions struck the undergraduate team. “We decided to aim for something in the middle – a simple book, contained within an interesting cover,” she said. Milletti believes the development of the two Creative Writing Certificate programs were instrumental to NAME’s success. The new Graduate MA Certificate in Innovative Writing and the Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing have much to gain by the rebirth of NAME, according to the publication. “Now, students in the Creative Writing Certificate program have a place to focus their energies,” Milletti said. Undergraduate students can join NAME in the fall semester, but submissions extend into early spring.

The publication, just like the Creative Writing Certificate programs, is open to students of all majors. Milletti said students should get involved with NAME if they want to gain experience with editing or work with a “close-knit team of students interested in creative writing.” “It’s an excellent example of what might be done with a liberal arts degree, almost like an internship,” Foppes said. Many of the editors make submissions for the magazine and the writer is often present in the room when their co-workers discuss their pieces. “If you want your work to be published in the best shape possible, you should listen to the feedback of other writers,” Milletti said Some students who have received prizes or awards from the English Department or the University Libraries will submit their work to NAME and will be honored with special designation in the magazine. Milletti urges any student who is interested in writing, publishing or editing to think about joining her team. email: features@ubspectrum.com

“My happiness is your happiness” My first Fall Fest reminded me to embrace the little moments

JORDAN OSCAR

SENIOR ARTS EDITOR

Last night, I bopped to Bas’ “Charles De Gaulle To JFK,” danced to Schoolboy Q’s “Break The Bank” and sang along to T.I.’s “Whatever You Like.” And I enjoyed every second of it. Sadly, I did so without a bucket hat on my head. I, like many of more than 8,000 people who attended Fall Fest, left with many fond memories and a positive fest experience – immediately making me regret that this was my first fest. As a senior, Fall and Spring Fest have never interested me. Even as someone covering the event for The Spectrum, I dreaded having to go. I’m not the biggest fan of rap; I knew little of

Bas and Schoolboy Q’s music and hated the idea of being surrounded by the thousands of people who packed the area surrounding the stage – let alone the indescribable volume of music that radiated from it. With the exception of being squished between thousands of people I’ve never met, I quickly got into the music, enthralled by each performer’s set like the majority of the audience. I still can’t get Schoolboy Q’s rapid delivery of “Gangsta” and “Man Of The Year” out of my head. His music has been on repeat on Spotify all day, while I struggle to comprehend the magnitude of the audience last night and the blaring music that filled the concert as each artist performed. The line seemed small standing in the queue an hour before the gates opened, but by the time we got inside the crowd piled up and didn’t relent until it reached Alumni Arena itself midway through Bas’ performance. As thousands packed Alumni Arena Parking Lot, the bass blaring from the speakers was powerful enough to make my skin move and my vocal chords vibrate. It sounded like I was talking through a fan.

The crowd and the music weren’t the only things that got to me – the performers did, too. Between each song, Bas and Schoolboy Q paused to talk to the thousands of people that had gathered to see them perform alongside the less humble T.I. Bas thanked the audience for letting him perform in front of a crowd; the caliber of which made him realize, like an epiphany, that he had “made it.” Something he said he would never take for granted. “We’ve made it,” the rapper said a few times midway through his act. Schoolboy Q followed Bas in a similar fashion, commending the audience for willingly admitting they had pirated his music but then thanking his dedicated fans for supporting his music. Q’s lyrics, movement and ability to enthrall the audience, got me into his performance like few artists ever have. “My happiness is your happiness,” he said when he thanked his supportive fans for helping to pay for his daughter to go to school, for putting a roof over his head, for clothes on his back and for his signature bucket hats

on his head. Both performers came off as genuine and companionate, connecting the audience between songs that transfixed them as they dancing and singing along. While Bas and Q’s messages were ones of compassion and thankfulness, T.I.’s message was don’t let haters get to you and strive to improve yourself day by day. Still genuine, but his words lost their meaning when he boasted about how much better his forthcoming ninth album, “Paperwork: The Motion Picture,” will be compared to the rest of the music on the market today. If you don’t care about haters, then why hate on people you already see yourself above? But these points were lost on me when I thought about how much fun each performer was having on stage. While he was singing his way through “Live Your Life,” on the way to closing his set, T.I. didn’t care about how he looked, dancing like a loon and talking about “bad b****es.” He was having a great time despite singing a song he’s sang thousands of times, in front of an audience that was big, but not nearly as big as some of the ones

he was accustomed to. It’s little moments like this that provides brevity to the façade artists like T.I. attempt to pass off as their genuine self: the cracks in their hard-hitting, ‘gangsta’, no-nonsense lyrics that make going to concerts like Fall Fest worthwhile. Through Bas, Schoolboy Q and T.I’s lyrics, asides and energetic, movement-heavy performances, it became clear success comes to those who take it in where ever they can, regardless of whether it comes as a smaller artist, a rising start or a veteran performer. It’s all about the little moments, even at a concert with thousands in attendance. But it also comes to those who remember how they got it and remain loyal and thankful to the people who got them there – haters or not. Stop following mediocrity and being afraid to live your life. The rest will come with time. email: jordan.oscar@ubspectrum.com

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Steeped in culture

International Tea Time provides cultural haven for students AVEN SALIH

STAFF WRITER

The door to 240 Student Union is covered in stripes and colorful rainbows. It’s the entryway for students to gather each week surrounded by an array of food, games and, most importantly, support. The other side of the door offers feelings of belonging for some of UB’s most diverse students on campus: International students. There were about 5,800 international students at UB last year, according to the UB admissions website. In September 2013, the international student total reached a record-breaking 17 percent of UB’s student population. Coming to a new country can be difficult. Some international students may feel intimidated by their new surroundings. That’s why Elena Yakunina, a psychologist at UB, created International Tea Time. “For U.S. students this is an opportunity to try snacks from different cultures and to make friends from around the world,” Yakunina said in an email. “For international students, this is a place to make new friends in a foreign country and to feel at home in the U.S.” Every Wednesday is International Tea Time in Student Union 220. The service is provided by UB’s counseling services as a way to bring students together to connect and make friends. Yakunina started the group to decrease the loneliness many foreign students experience upon first arriving to UB. She is a former international student and said she understands the feeling of being lost when arriving to an entirely different culture. By creating connections

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Azadeh Dinparastjadid, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, sits around the table with some newfound friends at International Tea Time. International and local students gather in SU 240 every Wednesday for tea, games and conversation.

with other international students, Yakunina felt safe and knew she had someone to refer to when a problem emerged she could not face on her own. “My hope is to create that kind of experience for the students who come here,” Yakunina said. “[So they] know they have friends who care about them and support them and that it is a home and family to them.” Thomas Neill, a clinical social worker at UB, said the goal behind the weekly Tea Time is to “find a platform for international students to have a regular and consistent space where they can meet, mingle and support each other.” Dan Beyer, a graduate Asian studies major, agrees. He said he’s thankful there’s a spot that serves as a place to connect with different individuals. “Having been an internation-

al student, I know how tough it is sometimes to connect because you have your dorm and you don’t know anyone and it’s like, ‘Where do I go to meet people,’” he said. Neill encourages American students to take part in International Tea Time, too, because it provides an opportunity for intercultural mingling and learning and it’s a place to make new friends. Although increasing diversity and increasing exposure are among Neill’s goals, he also said it’s not always about learning something, as much as it is about making friends and sharing experiences with one another. Beyer said he’s happy the weekly meetings serve as a place to make connections with different students. Michael Ghattaz, a senior civil engineering major and frequent attendant of International

Continued from Army, page 8 After trailing 47-17, the offense, defense and special teams all picked up. Junior quarterback Joe Licata began finding receivers, the defense made stops and the special teams recovered an onside kick. The Bulls scored the game’s final 22 points and possessed the ball with a chance to force overtime. Then on fourth-and-three, Quinn called a play that I can only describe as bizarre. Rather than keeping the ball in Licata’s hand – the quarterback was coming off three touchdown drives where the offense was continually throwing – the Bulls ran the ball. Junior running back Anthone Taylor came up inches shy of the first down. The box score is deceiving. Yes, Licata had 396 yards and five touchdowns, but the majority of this was when the game was seemingly out of reach. Licata had three interceptions and couldn’t move the team down

the field early in the game. “There’s no such thing as moral victories here at UB,” Licata said after the game. Breaking news: Army is better than an FCS school. This game was ugly. Arguably as ugly as Buffalo’s 70-13 loss against Baylor last season. Why so? Because at least last year’s Baylor point spread was 27.5 points. This week’s Army game was three and a half. There’s no reason the Bulls should have ever trailed by 30 points. It’s safe to say Baylor isn’t very concerned about next week. Baylor will be without its starting wide receiver. Quarterback Bryce Petty has an injured rib. If I was Baylor’s head coach, I wouldn’t even play Petty. Baylor will still score at least 60 points. Last week’s game against Duquesne was a call for concern. This week’s game is a yell.

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The defense will continue to hold this team back. Last season, the offense’s job was to just put up enough points. This year, if Buffalo scores fewer than 30 points, it’s certainly a loss. Next week Licata may need to throw for 800 yards to keep – or rally back – UB in the game Once again, the pass defense looked abysmal. Army didn’t throw for more than 122 yards in any game last season. It’s 125yard game Saturday is more abnormal than Licata’s 396. Quinn often talks about playing a “complete game” and “all four quarters,” but the Bulls have yet to do that this season. And if they can’t, games like this will become the norm. email: owen.obrien@ubspectrum.com

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Tea Time, said the meetings are a “great way to take a break from school and to socialize with new people.” Surbhi Jindal, a graduate student in management information systems, feels the same. “I have attended International Tea Time twice and I feel it’s a nice initiative as it offers a platform to people from diverse backgrounds to reach for new people,” Jindal said. Yakunina sees International Tea Time as a place where students can feel that they are part of a “global community” by meeting students from different nations and cultures. “Growth and learning happen both inside and outside of the classroom,” Yakunina said. “Also, growth and learning happen the best when students feel connected in an environment that respects and celebrates their

identities. I hope that International Tea Time creates a warm and welcoming college experience, where different cultures are cherished and celebrated.” Neill hopes to increase the diversity of students attending International Tea Time as well as to increase its exposure to the student body. These meetings allow flexibility to those students who are too busy to join any clubs that have deadlines and schedules. There are no agendas at these meetings; it is not a club, nor is there an obligation to come every week. Yakunina said the flexibility of International Tea Time allows her to see many new faces and frequenters every Wednesday. Beyer appreciates the ease of International Tea Time – without any pressure of deadlines or grades, students can make friends in “an air of amicability.” Inside the meetings, students are excited to see one another and relax. The constant smiles and greetings toward one another contrast the brief and rushed hallway exchanges students often take part in. “No one seems bothered that you’ve simply ‘jumped in’ [to a conversation], nor do you feel like you need a reason to talk to someone other than to make new friends and share a memorable time,” Beyer said. From the moment you enter room 240 a sense of belonging fills the air for some students. International Tea Time is held every Wednesday starting at 3 p.m.. Students are encouraged to mingle, play games and enjoy food. email: features@ubspectrum.com

Continued from Grades, page 8 The Bad: Senior left tackle Jack Silas was called for a false start penalty early in the third quarter that made it first and 15. Licata was picked off on the next play. Run defense: F The Good: The only thing Buffalo did well in this category on Saturday was force and recover two Army fumbles. The Bad: Army ran for 341 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns; those numbers speak for themselves. Buffalo never had an answer for the Black Knights’ triple-option offense, consistently missing gap assignments and tackles. The Bulls actually won the time of possession battle against a clock-controlling team, but it did not matter as Army had runs of 57, 45 and 41 yards. Pass defense: F The Good: There was nothing the pass defense did well Saturday. Army quarterbacks went 7 for 7 for 125 yards. The Bad: Army quarterback Angel Santiago completed less than half (46 of 93) of his passes and threw for only 596 yards in all 12 games last season. He was 6 for 6 for 96 yards against Buffalo Saturday. Even the Black Knights’ backup quarterback completed a 29-yard pass that should have easily been intercepted. Army is not a passing team, but even it could pass against Buffalo. Special teams: B The Good: The Bulls recovered an onside kick attempt in the fourth quarter that helped them cut the lead to 47-31. Buffalo blocked two extra points, which ended up being crucial as it allowed the Bulls to be within one possession of Army at the end of the game. A high snap

went over junior punter Tyler Grassman’s head in the second quarter. Grassman picked up the ball and impressively still got off the punt and it was downed on Army’s 12-yard line. The Bad: Senior kicker Patrick Clarke missed a 35-yard field goal in the second quarter that would have pulled Buffalo within one point. The Bulls converted just one of its four onside kick attempts. Coaching: D The Good: At least Buffalo got creative and called a trick play on fourth down. It just wasn’t executed as Weiser dropped the pass. The Bad: Buffalo was completely unprepared for Army’s triple-option. Head coach Jeff Quinn said before the game that the team had been preparing or Army’s running game since before this week’s practices, but it did not show on the field. Quinn made a questionable decision on Buffalo’s final offensive play. The Bulls faced a fourth down on their own 32yard line, trailing by eight with a little more than 30 seconds remaining. Quinn chose to run the ball up the middle with Taylor instead of putting the ball into the hands of Licata, who was coming off three-straight touchdown drives. Even if Taylor converted the first down on the ground, Buffalo had no timeouts so they would have wasted time lining up to spike the ball. If Buffalo had completed a pass and the receiver was tackled in bounds, at least the Bulls would have been further down field. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

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late comeback falls short after allowing Too little, too late Bulls’ 341 rushing yards, seven touchdown runs TOM DINKI

SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

Trailing by eight points with 30 seconds left in its game against Army Saturday, the football team faced a fourth down on its own 32-yard line with no timeouts left. Buffalo had trailed by as many as 30 points in the fourth quarter, but with a potent passing attack, an onside kick recovery and a Black Knights fumble, the Bulls made it a one-possession game. With the game on the line, Buffalo called a draw up the middle with junior running back Anthone Taylor. Taylor gained 2 yards. Buffalo needed three. The Bulls (1-1) fell 47-39 to Army (1-0) Saturday in West Point, New York. Buffalo trailed 47-17 with less than 12 minutes remaining in the game, but scored 22 unanswered points to pull within eight. “We came here to win a football game and we didn’t play well enough for four quarters,” said head coach Jeff Quinn. “You dig yourself in a hole against a team that chops the clock and runs the ball well and we certainly weren’t able to pull out the win today.” In their 38-28 victory over Duquesne (0-1) last week, the Bulls held the Dukes to 51 yards rushing. The Black Knights gained 57 yards on a single third quarter carry Saturday. Buffalo allowed Army’s tripleoption offense to run for 341 yards and seven touchdowns. Army running back Larry Dixon ran for 174 yards and two touch-

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Junior quarterback Joe Licata had 396 passing yards in Buffalo’s 47-39 loss at Army. Buffalo trailed 47-17 before scoing the game’s final 22 points.

After receiving a handoff out of the backfield, sophomore running back Jordan Johnson threw a pass to a wide-open Matt Weiser. The junior tight end dropped the pass. Junior quarterback Joe Licata threw three interceptions, including one right before the end of the first half that set up a 6-yard Army touchdown run. “If you want to win at the Division I level, your quarterback can’t throw three interceptions in one game,” Licata said. Licata and the Buffalo offense came alive after a pair of 4-yard Army touchdown runs early in

downs, which came on runs of 23 and 45 yards, respectively. Running back Terry Baggett added a 41-yard touchdown in the third quarter that made the score 34-10. “We knew they were going to run the ball,” Quinn said. “Heck, that’s what they do. Bottom line is how we responded offensively but we just turned the ball over too many times in key situations and that’s what hurt us.” Buffalo had several mental lapses on offense. Trailing 21-3 on the first drive of the second half, the Bulls attempted a trick play on fourth and three.

the final quarter that made the score 47-17. Licata threw three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull the Bills within eight. He finished the game 34 for 49 for 396 yards and career-best five touchdowns. After a 15-yard touchdown by junior running back Devin Campbell, Buffalo converted an onside kick and scored another touchdown on the ensuing drive to pull within 16. Buffalo did not convert its next onside kick attempt, but Army gave them the ball back two plays later with a fumble by quarterback Angel Santiago.

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Head coach Jeff Quinn and the Bulls had seemingly no answer to Army’s ground game. The Black Knights recorded 341 rushing yards.

half because of the deficit, but the running backs were effective when they were in the game. Wide receivers and tight ends: C The Good: More Buffalo receivers were involved this week after the team relied heavily on junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby last week. Junior wide receiver Marcus McGill caught six passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns – all career-highs. McGill made a great play in the third quarter when he took a screen pass from Licata down the sideline for a 65-yard touchdown. The Bad: Willoughby dropped a pass that would have given Buffalo a first down on its first drive of the second half. Three

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With less than six minutes remaining in the third quarter, Army had more passing yards than Buffalo. That’s when you knew something was wrong. Don’t let the 47-39 final score fool you. This game was a blowout. Army’s quarterback Angel Santiago picked up where Duquesne’s Dillon Buechel left off last week. Santiago completed all six of his passes – to seemingly uncovered receivers – despite completing less than half of his passes last season (46 for 93). Even the backup quarterback completed a 29yard pass. The Blacks Knights – a triple option run-based offense

plays later, on fourth down, the Bulls elected to go for it. Johnson threw a pass to a wide-open Matt Weiser on a trick play. The junior tight end dropped the pass, resulting in a turnover on downs. Buffalo did not get its tight ends involved in the game again this week, with sophomore tight end Mason Schreck’s 9-yard catch being the group’s lone production for the day. Offensive-line: B+ The Good: The offensive line did not give up a sack on Licata and generally kept the quarterback upright. They opened up holes in the running game before Buffalo had to abandon the run when they fell behind.

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– completed all seven of their pass attempts. I don’t even think Army throws the ball seven times a week at practice. And then there was the ground attack. “We knew this game was coming, so we’re not just preparing three days. We’ve been preparing quite some time,” said head coach Jeff Quinn in Tuesday’s weekly press conference. It appeared otherwise. Army ran for 341 yards, including 41 and 45-yard touchdowns. It’s no secret what Army does. It runs the football – 54 of its 61 plays were runs. Moments of this game looked similar to last season’s Baylor game – huge running lanes emerging and the Buffalo ‘D’ looking like it forgot how to tackle. Army seemingly scored at will. The Black Knights scored on seven of their first 10 possessions. Not only seven scores, but seven touchdowns. Six different players scored for Army. But hey, Buffalo did block two extra points. I guess that has to count for something, right? Then, the game swung.

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Army’s attack of UB

Gridiron Report Card: The Spectrum grades the Bulls’ failed comeback against Army Quarterback: C+ The Good: Junior quarterback Joe Licata threw for 396 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. All five of his touchdowns came in the second half, where the Bulls’ passing attack was nearly unstoppable. The Bad: Most of that production came with the game out of reach. Licata could not move the offense effectively in the first half, which helped lead to Buffalo’s large deficit. In addition to setting a career-high in touchdowns, Licata threw a career-high three interceptions. After the game, Licata said, “If you want to win at the Division I level, your quarterback can’t throw three interceptions in one game,” and he was right. All three of his interceptions led directly to Army touchdowns. Running backs: B The Good: All three running backs – juniors Anthone Taylor and Devin Campbell and sophomore Jordan Johnson – all averaged at least 4.5 yards a carry. Campbell was effectively catching passes out of the backfield again Saturday, as he caught two of Licata’s final three touchdowns. The Bad: The Bulls had to abandon the run in the second

After another touchdown catch by Campbell and an Army punt, the Bulls got the ball back with 57 seconds left. Buffalo turned the ball over on downs when Taylor could not convert on fourth down. After surrendering 322 pass yards to Duquesne last week, Buffalo allowed Army quarterbacks to complete all seven of their passes for 125 yards. Buffalo had more of its receivers involved in the game after only relying heavily on junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby last week. Junior wide receiver Marcus McGill had six catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard score down the sideline in the third quarter. Senior wide receiver Devon Hughes caught five passes for 62 yards and a touchdown. Willoughby had a quiet performance this week, catching five passes for 55 yards. Despite cutting the Black Knights’ lead to just eight, Buffalo was not happy with its performance. “We should have won this game,” Licata said. “There’s no such thing as moral victories here at UB because if you’re into moral victories then you’re OK with losing.” Buffalo hosts No. 8 Baylor (2-0) Friday at UB Stadium at 8 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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