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MON DAY EDI T ION September 13, 2010 Volume 60 Issue 05

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Davis, defense struggle; Griffin III leads Baylor 6

Buffalo Bulls

Baylor Bears

MATTHEW PARRINO Senior Sports Editor

he spread offense was run to perfection on Saturday night.

Just ask the Bulls’ defense.

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III was simply too much to handle, and sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis struggled at Floyd Casey Stadium as Buffalo (1-1) fell 34-6 to the Bears (2-0). “I didn’t look good at the beginning [of the game],” Davis said. “I didn’t make the throws that I would normally make. The quarterback is the leader and when you’re not completing plays there is no momentum or rhythm. I think that’s what happened at the beginning of the game.” Davis finished the game with 163 passing yards and failed to complete more than half of his throws, going 18-for-46 in the game. He also added an interception and was unable to find the end zone in the loss. Bulls’ head coach Jeff Quinn will head back to the drawing board to figure out what went wrong for Davis at Floyd Casey Stadium. “[Going] 18-for-46, that’s just not going to cut it,” Quinn said. “He’s a better football player than that and maybe there was something mentally [wrong] but we didn’t protect him at times. He got hit and he got pressured and those things affect how a kid responds.” Things started poorly for the Bulls, and they didn’t get much better. Buffalo went three-and-out on their first three possessions and struggled with against ferocious pass rush and 40,853 intense Baylor fans throughout the night. Still in the game and only down a field goal, the Bulls showed signs of life on their fourth possession. Just when Buffalo was about to move the chains for first time in the game, senior running back Brandon Thermilus fumbled the ball. Following the turnover, Griffin III orchestrated the Bears’ first touchdown drive. He finished off the drive with a five-yard scramble for the score, giving Baylor a 10-0 advantage that proved to be enough for the win.

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Chris Francis (36) and the and the rest of the Baylor defense harassed Buffalo quarterback Jerry Davis throughout the Bears’ 34-6 victory.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Buffalo scored their first points on a 25-yard field goal by senior kicker A.J. Principe. But on the following drive, Griffin needed only three plays to score Baylor’s second touchdown on the day via a 61-yard connection with junior wide receiver Kendall Wright. Back-to-back Buffalo miscues led to more points for the Bears when third-string tight end Willie Jefferson scored a 43-yard touchdown. Both scoring plays were a result of blown coverage in the Buffalo secondary. “We had a couple of guys that weren’t where they were supposed to be,” Quinn said. “There are four to eight plays in every single football game that are going to change the outcome and guess what, you never know when they are. Unfortunately they caught us off guard a little bit.”

Griffin III definitely didn’t surprise the Bulls, who prepared for the quarterback all week. He just missed throwing for 300 yards, finishing with 297 yards in only three quarters of play. Not only did he throw two touchdowns, but he added two more on the ground. Senior safety Davonte Shannon was anxious to get back to work following the loss. “It’s important that we learn from this game,” Shannon said. “We have to get in the film room and see what we have to get better at. We have to fix the mistakes we made but I think we’ll be okay.” Redshirt freshman running back Branden Oliver turned in a solid effort for the Bulls. He finished with 71 yards on 17 carries and demonstrated his ability to burst through the line of scrimmage.

As a team, the Bulls’ running game improved from last week. After managing a 3.2 yards per carry average against Rhode Island, Quinn was happy with the 4.6 average on Saturday night. Overall, Quinn hopes his team can take a lesson from their trip to Texas and apply it to the rest of their season. “I feel very strongly about our young men and being able to learn from this experience,” Quinn said. “We need to come back and get ready for Central Florida.” Quinn began preparation for the UCF Knights (1-1) immediately after the plane ride back from Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at UB Stadium on Sept. 19th. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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Task Force that includes campus presidents and business officers,” Zimpher said. “SUNY System Administration has made layoffs and furloughed employees in our Albany headquarters, and we will work with each campus president to determine the best course of action for each individual institution’s needs.” The budget cuts hurt the SUNY schools, but it was the legislature’s failure to include the Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act in the New York State budget that jeopardized the system’s collective future. The act, which would have granted each SUNY school the autonomy to set its own tuition, had a great deal of

BRENDON BOCHACKI Asst. News Editor

Although the SUNY system is in a dire financial situation due in large part to the $210 million budget cuts, SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher remains optimistic about the future of the state’s public schools. An administrative body has already been assembled for the specific purpose of responding to the cuts. This group will be making tough calls in order to keep each of the 64 campuses running at a high level. “We have an effective governance structure that will look at all possibilities in the coming weeks and months, including a Budget

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The UB Library Skills Workbook was designed to help students develop their research skills, yet was often a neglected requirement put off by many students until the end of their senior year. After a change to the language of the requirement, freshmen must now complete the Workbook during their first year at college. The Library Skills Workbook is a general education requirement for all UB undergraduate students. Before the rule changed, however, opinion — 3

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the requirement was merely encouraged to be fulfilled sooner rather than later. “This change is to ensure students have the ability to use the UB Libraries efficiently during their baccalaureate studies,” said William Baumer, a philosophy professor at UB. Often, students finish this requirement within their last weeks before graduating, which destroys the value of teaching students how to efficiently use the libraries for research at UB. By finishing the library skills early, students will learn about the resources they need to have a successful undergraduate career at UB. Students who do not successfully complete the workbook by the freshman year deadline will be restricted from enrolling in future courses. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com classifieds — 11

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UB student debt ranks among lowest in nation Financial burden at a minimum for UB graduates DAVID WEIDENBORNER Asst. News Editor

After graduating from college, the weight of student loan payments often remind students how much their education is worth. For UB students, this financial stress may be lighter than normal as UB ranks in the top 25 lowest student debt loads. Families are focusing more than ever on choosing a school based on not only quality, but also affordability. The average UB student borrows $15,911 in student loans by graduation. While this is no small number, according to U.S. News & World Report, UB places among the top 25 colleges with lowest student debt in the country. “UB does a superb job of providing an exceptionally high quality education which, at the same time, is one of the most affordable,” said A. Scott Weber, vice provost and dean for undergraduate education in an e-mail. “This is a double bonus for our students.” Around the nation, universities with undergraduate students high in debt have shown figures of post-graduation loans ranging from $33,000 to $49,000. An established research university with a student population as

large as UB might not seem like it belongs on the ratings list, but UB welcomes the recognition. “Through New York State tax support of higher education, reasonably priced student tuition and fees, a strong UB commitment to scholarships, philanthropy, research support, and our student’s own hard work, UB is able to provide this high quality educational experience to our students at an exceptional value,” Weber said. Students, as well as universities, are equally concerned with post-college prospects in the current economy. Providing students with an upper echelon research and education facility while keeping graduation debt at a minimum is a difficult task that only a handful of schools have accomplished. “Of course this is attractive because it provides greater options for students to pursue after graduation in terms of where they may wish to locate, the types of employment they may seek and/or the ability to immediately pursue graduate/ professional education,” Weber said. The only other school in New York State to make the list was Binghamton University. “I was kind of surprised that [UB made the top 25] because [the school provides] a pretty good education for the price and when you think of how many colleges there are in the whole country, it shows how we’re up there with the best of them,” said Matthew Sbarra, a junior communication major.

In a similar ranking of schools in the north titled “Great Schools, Great Prices,” several other local colleges earned top spots, including Rochester Institute of Technology at No. 2 and Canisius College at No. 10. Schools worthy of distinction were able to balance their quality-to-price ratio, percentage of students receiving need-based aid and percentage of overall costs taken care of by that need-based aid. “UB takes great pride in representing New York State as a location for an exceptionally affordable high quality undergraduate educational experience,” Weber said. A comparative list of public universities across the country has UB at No. 58. Overall the SUNY system is well represented with spots in the top 50 going to Binghamton, Stony Brook and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. “This just goes to show that the phrase ‘you get what you pay for’ isn’t always true because the price is great for the quality of education,” said Yasin Odabas, a junior business major. Rankings for best national universities, both public and private, have UB at No. 120, one spot higher than last year. UB was ranked in the same class as other universities including the University of Arizona and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. The top three spots were held by Harvard, Princeton and Yale, respectively. Email: news@ubspectrum.com

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support from the campuses and their communities. Senate and Assembly democrats blocked the act, feeling that giving each school power over tuition would have led to increases that would make state universities unaffordable to lower income students. According to David Belsky, the SUNY Special Assistant for Strategic Communications, the policy changes of PHEEIA are still being fought for through other channels and remain feasible. “The Senate Majorit y has announced that a framework agreement is being discussed,” Belsky said. “We expect lawmakers to stay true to their word and bring these critical issues back to the table this fall.” Perhaps the most significant consequence of the state budget cuts to UB is the strain now put on the plans of UB 2020. Although the project is moving forward, compromise and revisions have become necessary. “UB 2020 [will move forward], albeit at a slower pace,” Zimpher said. “The unfortunate results of the state’s actions will include fewer jobs created, less additional contributions to local economies and a more difficult task in protecting academic excellence – all things we know we can accomplish with the right tools and resources.” Although the announcement of President John B. Simpson’s retirement has led some to question the future of the project, Zimpher believes UB 2020 will progress in his absence. “Because these issues matter to

“Because these issues mat-

ter to the entire UB community and all of Western New York, I have no doubt that UB 2020 will continue beyond the excellent foundation President Simpson has laid

during his time in Buffalo.”

- Nancy Zimpher SUNY chancellor

the entire UB community and all of Western New York, I have no doubt that UB 2020 will continue beyond the excellent foundation President Simpson has laid during his time in Buffalo,” Zimpher said. Despite the bleak looking prognosis for this coming year, Zimpher assures students that the entire administration will continue to fight for the changes that they feel are necessary. “New York needs SUNY to be a strong engine of educational and economic opportunities, and we will continue to do everything possible to maximize our positive impact on our students, our communities, and all of our state’s citizens,” Zimpher said.

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Future of the UB presidency remains clouded The drop/add period is now over, so students’ schedules are locked in for the remainder of the semester. The situation in the UB President’s office couldn’t be more opposite. It has been two weeks since current president John B. Simpson announced his impending retirement on the first day of classes. At the announcement, Simpson and UB Council Chairman Jeremy Jacobs also revealed that Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Scott D. Nostaja would serve as his interim successor.

bill in its budget, would have given UB a great deal of autonomy, allowing this university to do many things on its own rather than defer to SUNY. That bill may not have passed, but it still looks like UB is doing whatever it can to keep SUNY out of its business. What if the council recommended Nostaja to SUNY like it was supposed to? It’s hard to believe that SUNY wouldn’t have approved him as the interim president. This way, the university would have avoided the mess that it created.

The collective UB faculty, however, has objected to the rapid selection of Nostaja, who has since taken his name out of the running.

We also agree with the faculty: they deserve to be included in the process of selecting the next president, whether interim or permanent.

What could have been a smooth, easy transition for the UB community is now lost somewhere in the vast bureaucracy of UB and SUNY due to our school’s lack of communication and foresight.

As for Simpson, he seems to be sending mixed signals in the few statements he’s given since he announced his retirement.

By naming Nostaja interim president right away, Jacobs and Simpson failed to follow SUNY policy. The UB Council can perform a search for the next presidential candidate and make a recommendation to SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher and her Board of Trustees, but the final decision lies with the SUNY officials. By rushing to appoint Nostaja, Simpson and Jacobs completely bypassed SUNY, which has broken the rules, alienated the faculty and resulted in Nostaja’s backing away. How does UB look from Albany’s point of view? The UB 2020 plan, before it was crippled by the state legislature’s decision not to include a crucial

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In a recent interview with The Spectrum, Simpson said the media has “tried to put words in [his] mouth,” and indicated that his decision had nothing to do with the state’s decision not to pass the Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act. However, in his initial announcement, Simpson specifically referenced Albany, saying his decision was made “somewhat easier” by their actions. From this point forward, the entire process must become completely transparent to avoid alienating the faculty, students and SUNY officials any further. Those in charge at UB must find a president who is truly fit to serve the entire UB community and follow due process.

l e t t e r t o t h e e di t or Dear Editor, After reading “Not this year, not this way,” I realized that I disagree with the overall point, which is that educating the public about the dangers of cigarettes would be more effective than simply planting a thousand signs in the ground reading “UBreathe Free.” I agree that education is important, but honestly, who hasn’t been educated about the dangers of smoking cigarettes? We have known the dangers for decades! The dramatic price increases, the print, newspaper, and television advertisements, even the packs of cigarettes themselves that now clear as day say, “this product causes cancer.” How much more educated do these people need to be? It’s not some secret that cigarettes cause lung, throat, stomach, bladder, intestinal cancers, emphysema and premature aging. The list goes on and on, and the information is everywhere. I think the problem is the smokers themselves. You could print all this information on a shiny flyer and tape it to their forehead. You could manufacture a pack of cigarettes that talks, so

every time you pull out a cigarette, a voice would say, “this cigarette is going to kill you.” Even a family member becoming sick or dying doesn’t seem to help them change their perspective. I have seen with my own eyes an older married couple in which one partner is diagnosed with cancer caused by cigarette smoking, and the other continues to light up. They are still going to smoke, because they don’t care what anybody says. They believe it is their right to smoke. I say, let them smoke. Let’s even add cigarette vending machines all around campus. If they want it, let them have it. And have it they shall, as long as they stay at least 200 feet away from any building, car, or human being. Because just as they believe it is their right to smoke these cigarettes, I believe it is the right of non-smokers to not have to breathe it all in. So we need the signs to tell people where they need to go to smoke, because in my opinion, no matter how many facts you throw at some people, they are going to do what they want anyway. Adam Graczyk UB Student

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What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate My name is Dave, I’m a recovering Facebook junkie and have never been happier. Conversations aren’t the same as they used to be. Did you see what I posted on your wall? Do you have Skype? Can you believe what [insert worthless celebrity name] tweeted earlier? Over the past decade, social networking sites like Facebook, Skype, MySpace and Twitter have made it easier to maintain connections with people. But I’m concerned with how well these sites actually help people communicate. I gave in to peer pressure a few years ago and created a Facebook account. The site then took on a life of its own. It became the first and last web page I visited when I went online. My emotions hung in the balance over whether a little red notification was someone posting on my wall or if that kid from 11th grade homeroom sent me a Mafia Wars invite. After two years of accepting friend requests and thinking up clever status updates, I came to a realization: I don’t need this. So I deleted my account several months ago and haven’t looked back. The people I need to get a hold of are still just a phone call away and I still find things to do on the weekend. It turns out people do, in fact, exist even if they don’t have a Facebook account. When I think of Facebook now, I’m reminded of a classic Chappelle’s Show skit. Chappelle had a funny portion of his show called “When keeping it real goes wrong.” For Facebook, this could be called ‘”When keeping in touch goes wrong.” People have genuine intentions trying to stay connected by creating a Facebook account, but what they don’t realize is the fact that it’s the least personal and efficient form of communication. Consider a basic “wall-to-wall” communication. Someone may reach out to a friend but not hear back for a few days, or even at all. Now the one friend is upset that they’ve been ignored but little do they know that their friend has been out of town for the past week. The impersonal technology-dependent conversation has now caused tension or at least requires an explanation of why he didn’t respond. A textbook example of “when keeping in touch goes wrong.” I saw one of my friends from UB recently and he almost seemed upset that he wasn’t able to post a video on my Facebook wall. I told him to give me a call or text anytime to stay in touch, but I doubt that’s going to happen because it’s not as convenient. People like to be acknowledged as friends online but prefer not to be held to any strict obligations whatsoever. That’s the problem with the “friending” system of Facebook. People can be listed as friends digitally and publically but aren’t held to the standards of an actual friendship in a real life situation. For many people with Facebook, deleting your account may seem like cutting ties with society. It’s just the opposite. You are able to step outside the electronically constructed box of friends and really start to have engaging personal conversations.

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Grade: BWeb-heads rejoice, your neighborhood Spider-Man has returned to unite the Marvel alternate universes in such a way no fan could have ever predicted. But one Spider-Man alone cannot attempt such a task. A plethora of Spider-Men is needed to achieve such an epic alignment in the Marvel world. “Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions” gives players the opportunity to test out some of their nerdiest fantasies by playing as some of the

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The next Wayne Brady or Colin Mochrie may just be sitting in the Student Union. UBImprov, the University at Buffalo’s first improvisational comedy club, has students laughing off early semester stress. “The more and more we got into it, the more we realized it could be a real club,” said Ed Caravajo, a senior psychology and theater major and president and founder of UBImprov. The club, which was officially founded in 2009 when it became a temporary club through the Student Association, has had underground members for the more than two years. Caravajo has always had an interest in improvisational comedy. After completing a local Buffalo workshop, Caravajo and other students started meeting weekly on Monday nights in 145A Student Union. The Monday meetings serve as a platform where veteran members teach new members different improv games and techniques. A classic game, called “Party Quarks,” is very popular. One member serves as the host of a party and he or she must guess

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c olu m n Buffalo, Rochester and Toronto. “We have so many new members that we’re going to have a class show at the end of the year,” Caravajo said, “[It will be] sort of like a small graduation improv show for their friends and family.” Last year UBImprov teamed up with other SA clubs such as Latin American Student Association (LASA) and Student Strategists and Role Players (SARPA) to put on improvisational shows. UBImprov also helped the SA bring the Upright Citizens Brigade, a classic comedy troupe from New York City, to the Student Union Theater last spring. The club also gives monthly performances. The next show is on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in 330 Student Union. UBImprov hopes for a large turnout at their first show of the semester.

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UBImprov became a temporary club on campus in 2009 but as of last spring it is now a permanent club looking for more members to help practice comedic improvisation.

what his guests’ personality quarks are. Personas range from Super Mario Brothers characters to narcoleptics who fall asleep when the host says “I.”

The club became permanent this past spring, and the leadership plans to use funds to allow club members to see professional improv groups performing at local comedy clubs in

“The best part of improv is how the audience is practically part of the show; they’re the ones who have the ideas and we get them to play along,” Caravajo said. “It wouldn’t be nearly as much fun if you didn’t have anyone to perform it for.”

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NYC boys come out to play

Weezer’s music comes second to having fun

Interpol shines on new indie label

Eighth album an improvement from Raditude

ADAM DANISHEFSKY

Special to The Spectrum

Light up your cigarettes and grab all your hipster friends: Interpol is back. For Interpol’s self-titled album, the band left the confines of a major label to re-sign with indie label Matador. The release finds a band increasingly comfortable with its style of arena rock for the indie crowd. Bassist Carlos Dengler must not have felt the same way, as he left the band shortly after the album’s completion. This means that this will be the last release from Interpol’s original lineup. Consider this a nice farewell. The album sounds cleaner than their past releases. This surprisingly works to their advantage as it gives the band’s music a new shine that emits more warmth than previous efforts. The album gets off to an excellent start with “Success.” Singer Paul Banks is in fine form during this song, which features the kind of grandiose lyrics fans have come to expect from the band. “I have succeeded/I won’t compete for long/I’m not supposed to show you/I’ve got two secrets/But I only told you one,” Banks sings. Fans might have been surprised to find that the band was selected to open for U2 on their latest tour. Upon hearing The Edge-like guitar work on “Memory Serves,” it becomes instantly clear that the band aimed to create songs that can rock out the largest of stadiums.

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For the most part, the band succeeded. “Lights” contains an arena-sized riff that builds up until Banks finally settles into a repeating chant of “That’s why I hold you dear.” While the disc is consistent and clean, it is not exactly as strong as their previous albums. Despite the album’s cohesiveness, there is a lack of standout tracks that demand play out of the confines of the album. The band might have become too comfortable when making the album. While lead single “Barricade” is a fun track, it doesn’t contain the immediacy of “Evil” or “The Heinrich Maneuver.” Though some of the tracks toward the end of the album are adequate, they are less memorable than songs found on the first half. Still, this is an interesting release from a band that can never be the same again. Where the group will go from here remains unknown. For now, the band offers a tight set of songs fans should hear at loud volumes and before Bono hits the stage. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com

The album is called Hurley, and the cover picture is a close up of actor Jorge Garcia from Lost.

Artist: Weezer

Weezer’s eighth album is practically review proof.

Release Date: Sept.14

This is the band’s third album in as many years, and it maintains the sound of a band that no longer cares what critics or fans think. Their last three albums have been radically different, with lead singer Rivers Cuomo following his craziest impulses, no matter how silly they may seem. Hurley is more interesting than last year’s low point, Raditude. Though Raditude was somewhat fun, Cuomo’s childish lyrics kept the album from holding any replay value, even though the band seemed to be having fun. On the other hand, Hurley bursts with adrenaline. Cuomo’s energy is so high that it’s becoming hard to remember that this is a man who barely moved around on stage. The lead single “Memories” is overflowing with the intensity of a band just hitting the scene. “Unspoken” is a powerful number that starts out acoustic then turns into an electric jam that catches the listener by surprise.

Album: Hurley Label: Epitaph Records Grade: B -

Weezer’s lyrics make Hurley better than Raditude. “Ruling Me” and “Brave New World” prove Cuomo can still write meaningful songs that don’t have to do with partying. Unfortunately, the album is not without its silly moments. “Trainwrecks” is a song that would not sound out of place on Raditude, and the content of “Where’s My Sex” doesn’t need much of an explanation. Songs like these keep Weezer from ever making an album as powerful as their earlier work. For Cuomo and company, this doesn’t matter. The band sounds like it is having a great time, and on Hurley, that fun is easy on the listener’s ears. Weezer shows no signs of slowing down and is now producing music faster than at any other point in its career. Some of the songs may not cut it, but the guys have proven that, like it or not, they are here to stay. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com

Fall Fest is this Wednesday at Baird Point. Look out for coverage in Friday’s Issue.

AMANDA JONAS

Asst. Life Editor

Standardized

stress

Last night I cheated on the Law School Admissions Test. While grading each section after finishing my 15th practice exam, I noticed a slew of wrong answers. I quickly scribbled out my wrongdoings and made my corrections. I felt on top of the world. I had finally scored what I needed to get into law school. This was the moment when I realized I had officially lost my mind. I thought that I was finally free from standardized tests after I took the SAT junior year in high school. I didn’t expect to find myself consumed with studying for the LSAT five years later while I should be enjoying the glory years of my collegiate life. Nearly 140,000 people take the LSAT each year and roughly half as many will take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Ranging anywhere from threeand-a-half to five-and-a-half hours in testing length, both rigorous exams test the intellectual capacity, determination and sheer will power of even the brightest law and medical school hopefuls. No matter how smart you may be or how well you do on standardized tests, the process of studying for potentially the most important exam of your life can drive you out of your mind. To avoid losing my senses, I thought living with my best friend would help me cope with the hardships of hitting the books. But with my eyes glued to the LSAT guides and her nose stuck in the MCAT scripts, we both became creatures of a different kind. She has over a dozen MCAT prep books, studies until ungodly hours most nights and will randomly blurt out “cool” MCAT facts to me at any given point throughout the day. I remember one particular incident in which we were both studying for our respective tests in the Health Sciences Library on South Campus. My roommate was furiously making hundreds of flash cards, and I was probably figuring out creative ways to cheat on myself, when she gave me a look of death and started rummaging through my papers. I couldn’t figure out what I had done wrong, until she leaned over and accused me of stealing one of her physical science flash cards and demanded I return it. This isn’t a unique quandary: standardized tests like the MCAT and LSAT can drive everyone nuts. Many students who dream of attending some sort of graduate school have to inevitably cross the standardized test hurdle. Whether it’s the GRE, DAT, PMAT, GMAT, these acronyms all stand for the same thing: “I have the potential to determine the rest of your life.” Most students begin studying for their exams three to six months prior to their test date. With the plethora of study guides that “guarantee” higher scores and preparatory courses that oftentimes cost over a thousand dollars to enroll, even deciding how to prepare can be just as nerve-wracking as actually studying. • see JONAS | page 7

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Adman tapping in a goal in the 32nd minute, along with seven different players taking a shot on goal, Buffalo failed to mount a comeback. Thomas complimented Adman’s scoring ability and senior forward Lindsey Bailey’s overall play. “Freshman Megan Adman scored her second goal of her career today, and that makes it two goals in three games,” Thomas said. “We like to see that her play continues to progress. And senior Lindsey Bailey, although she didn’t make it onto the stat sheet, she has been a consistent threat for us all season.” The women’s soccer team left the Niagara University Tournament winless in two games and failed to rally after winning its first game

against St. Bonaventure early in September. Buffalo will look to bounce back Friday when they visit its first MidAmerican Conference opponent, Bowling Green. Game time is set for 4 p.m.

Friday In the first match of the Niagara University Fall Classic on Friday night, the Bulls struggled offensively and dropped the opener 2-0 to the Duquesne Dukes (3-2-1). Although the Bulls outshot the Dukes 11-8, they couldn’t find the back of the net. The Dukes didn’t have the same problem as they scored twice in a short period of time. “There were really just some

concentration lapses,” said Bulls head coach Mike Thomas. “But those opportunities came on the back of some great chances. We missed some setters, and let our guard down and it lead to those goals.” The Dukes opened up the scoring in the 34th minute and then quickly struck again to put another goal on the board two minutes later. In the second half Buffalo tightened up its defense and only allowed one shot the entire half, but the Bulls still struggled. A high back line defensive strategy installed by the Duquesne coach was one of the problems the Bulls faced in the game. This resulted in 10 offsides infractions on Buffalo, which killed many scoring opportunities. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

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“We wanted to establish the pace,” said Buffalo head coach John Astudillo. “We’re realizing that when we play a lot faster we’re a better team. There are times where I think we get a little bit out of control, but I like the way we react when we have a fast paced game.” The Bulls’ offensive efficiency almost went for naught. Colonial David Torrance took advantage of a Buffalo defensive error and scored on a penalty kick 28 seconds after Kowal’s goal. Robert Morris cut Buffalo’s lead to one 15 seconds later as Neil Shaffer was fouled inside Buffalo’s box and capitalized on another RMU penalty shot. Despite RMU’s two goals in 15 seconds, Buffalo regained focus to close out the contest. The Bulls intensified on defense and abated the pressure the Colonials’ suddenly effective offense displayed. RMU struggled to get shots on net in the final minutes, preserving Buffalo’s second win of the season. “I thought the team was going to react more nervously [after the penalty kicks], but they collected themselves,” Astudillo said. “I got to give credit to the [upperclassmen] for keeping the team calmed down… but we put ourselves in that situation so [the two penalty kicks] are on us.” Buffalo looks to extend its twogame winning streak against St. Bonaventure. First kick is slated for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at UB Stadium.

Friday The men’s soccer team returned to Western New York after disappointing results last weekend and

faced off against cross-town rival Canisius. After an early first half goal, the Bulls captured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory. The lone goal was set up when freshman midfielder Ian Storan was fouled in the 20th minute. On the ensuing free-kick, Storan nailed a clean shot to put the Bulls ahead. “It was just a picture perfect goal,” Astudillo said. “He used the wall [of players] very well and the shot came in.” Although that was the only goal scored, the rest of the game was intense. Both teams finished with a season-high 16 shots. The Bulls felt comfortable with the fast style of play and used it to their advantage. After controlling the pace in the first half, they kept up the tempo for the rest of the game. Canisius (0-3) used the tempo to its advantage and pressured Buffalo freshman goaltender Ryan Aubrey. In the 40th minute, Canisius forward Casper Rej-Kleczek had an opportunity to score but missed wide. Another Griffs forward followed suit by missing his opportunity. In addition to the numerous shots on goal, Canisius had eight corner kicks. Aubrey was a standout in his college debut with four saves in the game. The saves, along with the Bulls’ defense, gave Buffalo its first shutout of the year. “I thought we played a very high paced, high intensity game,” Astudillo said. “We really kept that pace throughout the entire game.”

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I’ve had friends go into hiding for months because of the standardized tests. One friend even started growing an “LSAT beard.” It has been my dream to be a lawyer since I was a kid, so I spend roughly six hours a day studying for the LSAT, seven hours a day thinking about the LSAT and eight hours a day dreaming about the LSAT. Lately, however, I’ve started to feel a little more hopeful about my chances of being an attorney. I recently went to the Law Library in O’Brien and accidentally printed out over 300 pages of LSAT prep

material. As my luck would have it, my little printing error broke the printer while about 20 kids waited anxiously for their homework to print after mine. The librarian picked up my cover sheet and yelled, “WHO is ASJONAS, and why did he or she decide it was a good idea to print almost 300 pages?” Of course, I quickly lied, denied my involvement and blamed some poor girl who had just left of being the possible suspect. Maybe I am one step closer to being a good lawyer than I thought. Email: asjonas@buffalo.edu

Every save was a big one because the Bulls missed many opportunities as well. Junior forward Mike Unwin belted five shots, three of which were on goal. “I thought we created enough chances for us to score,” Astudillo said. “We should have finished with all the chances that we had, especially in the second half.” The shutout victory added to Buffalo’s dominance over their rivals. The Bulls lead the series 26-8-5.

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.442 average compared to a -.014 for Hampton. Senior hitter Marisa Hornbaker led the team with 10 kills and a .526 percentage, Musil contributed nine kills with a .500 percentage and Niekamp had eight kills with a .636 percentage. In the Saturday night tilt the Bulls faced off against the St. John’s Red Storm, winning the final match of the tournament 3-1 (25-16, 24-26, 25-12, 25-17). “Our focus is just to get better and better, every match and every practice,” Kress said. “Tonight I felt was our best team effort of the season.”

The second set of the match was the only blemish of the weekend for Buffalo, as they lost by a score of 26-24. The Bulls had a block party against the Red Storm, totaling 18 blocks as a team. Bignell led the team with 11 block-assists and two soloblocks. Last weekend’s tournament MVP Govier also contributed seven block-assists. But the performer of the night was Schlegel, who posted six blockassists, something her coach had never seen. “I haven’t seen [Lindsey] Schlegel block the ball like that in her entire career,” Kress said. Schlegel also contributed 38 assists and seven digs in the team effort.

“It’s easy to win when everyone does their job and everyone contributes,” Schlegel said. “It’s really easy to make good plays when the person next to you is working their butt off. It’s teamwork at its best I’d say.” The Bulls will travel to Army next weekend for four games starting on Friday in the West Point Challenge.

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best football because most of the players will be worn out. The owners have to wake up and realize that the NFL season is more than just revenue. It would be a huge disappointment if the 2011 NFL season doesn’t occur because of the owners not working with players. A year without the NFL will force me to hit the gridiron at the local high school in order to occupy myself with some football on Sundays. And trust me, no one wants to watch that. E-mail: brianjos@buffalo.edu

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while Spider-Man Noir has more of a stealth aspect to his attacks. Character upgrades are available by collecting the Spider Emblems scattered across every level and completing challenges in ‘The Web of Fate.” While some upgrades like an increase to the health bar are nobrainers, others – like Spider-Man 2099’s enhanced vision upgrade – are less favorable. The Web of Fate, which is more or less an in-game achievement tracker, adds a ton of depth and challenge to a game that is rather lacking in both. Cut-scenes in Shattered Dimensions truly do great service to the Spider-Man name. Even Stan Lee himself lends his voice for the ultimate Marvel experience. However, what’s even more impressive than the cut-scenes are the sprawling, stunning levels that the player will get to experience. From Kraven’s hunter-infested jungle to Deadpool’s oilrig game show, each area has its own personality that leaves the player stunned each time they load a level. Because every level is so massive, it allows the Spideys to truly use their powers to their fullest extent. Whether it’s Ultimate Spider-Man zipping from roof to roof or Spider-Man 2099 weaving through rush-hour hover car traffic, the level design complements Spider-Man’s natural, or in this case, unnatural ability. Like the Spider-Man games before it, “Shattered Dimensions” shares some of the same problems the series faced on Game Cube years ago. For example, Spider-Man’s greatest enemy is still the camera. The indoor levels combined with the fast pace needed to take down some of the minions can throw the camera into a tizzy. “Shattered Dimensions” is a great step forward for the series, yet for every two web swings forward, there is always one critical fall backwards. The game is a great appetizer for Spider-Man games to come and certainly represents what can be done with the series. Email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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FALL TV

PREVIEW

The Walking Dead

The Event

Network: NBC Air Date: Sept. 20 Time: 9 p.m., Monday

“The Event” seeks to replace the king of convoluted plotlines, “LOST,” and in its four minute and twenty second teaser, it appears as though it stands a good chance. A combination of terrorist attacks, mysterious disappearances and a secret CIA cover-up seek to alter the American way of life. Blair Underwood (“The New Adventures of Old Christine”) plays the president of the United States, who is struggling to understand the events unfolding around him. The teaser introduces the

Network: AMC Air Date: Oct. 31 Time: 10 p.m., Sunday

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leader of the terrorist group and the first confrontation between our president and the threat to our future. Though much of the plot is

thoughtfully concealed, “The Event” will bring at least some sort of intrigue to the Fall NBC lineup.

AMC’s upcoming series, “The Walking Dead,” is every horror fan’s blood-soaked dream. As one might have guessed, it’s a show devoted to the pop culture phenomenon of zombies. Based off the Image Comics series of the same name, “The Walking Dead” tells the story of Sheriff Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, Strike Back). After awaking

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from a coma to a zombie filled world in a very 28 Days Lateresque fashion, Grimes sets off on a quest to discover the fate of his lost family. If the content of the show alone isn’t enough to hook you, then perhaps the minds behind the show will. Triple

threat Frank Darabont, director of The Shawshank Redemption, is writing, producing and directing the series. “The Walking Dead” rises from the grave this Halloween.

Sherlock

Boardwalk

Empire

Network: PBS Air Date: Oct. 24 Time: 9 p.m., Sunday

Network: HBO Air Date: Sept. 19 Time: 9 p.m., Sunday

It’s been three years since Tony Soprano left the tube. Terence Winter is back to supply HBO with more bloodhungry New Jersey gangsters, this time through the highly a nticipated “Boa rdwa lk Empire.” Academy Awardwinning director Martin Scorsese (Shutter Island ) helms the lens and Mr. Pink himself, Steve Buscemi, takes the lead role. The show begins on the day prohibition is officially enacted, giving an in-depth look at a time that TV shows have rarely explored. Buscemi

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Terriers Courtesy of HBO

plays Nucky Thompson, who walks the thin line between bootlegger and politician. “Boardwalk Empire” will be one of the best new shows of the fall. Not only does Scorsese direct the show, but it will air on HBO, which has a flair for setting the standard high.

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30 Rock

Network: NBC Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 8:30 p.m., Thursday

Back for its fifth season, the hilarious writing and spectacular acting make “30 Rock” one show you don’t want to miss – especially for the incredible on screen chemistry between Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.

Network: FX Air Date: Sept. 8 Time: 10 p.m., Wednesday

With detective shows crowding the TV set, some may be wary of adding FX’s latest venture, “Terriers,” to their list. Yet, this show comes from the men who brought you Oceans Eleven and “The Shield,” providing you with

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Big Bang Theory

Network: CBS Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 8 p.m., Thursday

The mildly nerdy crew of “Big Bang Theory” is back with witty banter, shaky relationships and an actual human girlfriend for Sheldon (Jim Parsons).

a reason to give these PI’s a chance Donal Logue (“Grounded for Life”) plays Hank Dolworth, an ex-cop who pairs up with an ex-thief Britt Pollack, played by Michael RaymondJames’ (“True Blood”), to form a private investigator business ran out of their pick up tuck. Promising an interesting mix of comedy and drama, this show will be about more than just a buddy-cop remix.

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Bones

PBS revitalizes the legendary sleuth in its 21st-century interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest work, Sherlock Holmes. The show looks like a combination of “CSI” and “House,” with a dash of testosterone thrown in for good measure. Benedict Cumberbatch (Third Star) takes on the challenging role of Sherlock Holmes, while Martin Freeman (Swinging with the Finkels) plays second fiddle as the good Dr. Watson. Freeman, better known for his role in Hot Fuzz and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, shows promise to bring an

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Dexter

Network: FOX Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 8 p.m., Thursday

Network: Showtime Air Date: Sept. 26 Time: 9 p.m., Sunday

At the close of season five, the Jeffersonian team broke up and scattered across the globe. Now it’s time to find out what will bring them back together.

Everybody’s favorite mass murderer returns for another season. This time around, Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) conscience starts to catch up with him.

Network: FOX Air Date: Sept. 21 Time: 8 p.m., Tuesday

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edgier feel to the historically conservative Dr. John Watson. Due to the fact that no sober college student watches Masterpiece Theatre, kudos to the first person who can make into a drinking game.

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Fringe

Network: FOX Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 9 p.m., Thursday

Season three of Fringe will be packed with more ridiculous theories, mad-science experiments and reanimation than Mary Shelley can shake a stick at.

Eastbound and Down

Glee

“Gleeks” eagerly await the premier of the second season, with hints at catchy renditions of such songs as “Empire State of Mind” and “Telephone” heightening the anticipation. A new football coach, played by Dot Jones, and guest star John Stamos make this new season a can’t-miss as fans watch New Directions make a last charge for nationals.

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Air Date: Sept. 26 Network: HBO Time: 10:30 p.m., Sunday

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The beer guzzling, K-Swiss-wearing, washed-up major league baseball pitcher is back and supplying some heat south of the border. Hopefully Ashley Schaeffer has a car dealership in Mexico so he can continue to harass Kenny Powers in the most hilarious ways possible: “Everyone’s a winner!”

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The Office Network: NBC Air Date: Sept. 23 Time: 9 p.m., Thursday

Showing major improvements toward the end of last season, Michael Scott’s final year as regional manager is bound to be a good one. If you are waiting for a better time to become a fan of the show, you will be left hanging. Courtesy of The CW

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Hawaii Five-O Network: CBS Air Date: Sept. 20 Time: 10 p.m., Monday

Fighting crime in Hawaii is no paradise, as CBS shows with its new take on a classic show. Hopefully it’s better than most remakes.

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Hellcats

Network: The CW Air Date: Sept. 15 Time: 9 p.m., Wednesday

Bring it On meets middle class America meets college cheerleading in this new teen drama from the producer of “Desperate Housewives.”

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How I Met Your Mother

House

Network: Fox Air Date: Sept. 20 Time: 8 p.m., Monday

The original modern day Sherlock Holmes is back for his seventh season. This show is a must-watch for all, even if it only serves as an icebreaker for that cute chick in your psychology class.

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NCIS

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No Ordinary Family

Network: ABC Air Date: Sept. 28 Time: 8 p.m., Tuesday

Network: CBS Air Date: Sept. 20 Time: 8 p.m., Monday

Network: CBS Air Date: Sept. 21 Time: 8 p.m., Tuesday

With their sixth and final season about to kick off, “How I Met Your Mother” is set to answer all the lingering questions. Namely, how Ted (Josh Radnor) met his kid’s mom... finally.

The Reynosa Cartel is ripping team leader Gibbs’ (Mark Harmon) life to pieces. Can the NCIS team solve the problem before more lives, including Gibbs’ dad, are lost?

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ABC’s latest venture takes a hint from the movie world of Sky High and The Incredibles, showcasing the lives of a normal family who are suddenly imbued with super powers.

SPECIAL EVENT PARKING NOTICE Arianna Huffington & Mary Matalin DSS Lecture Thursday September 16th, 2010 Beginning at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday September 16th, 2010 the following North Campus parking lots will be closed and reserved (through 8 P.M.) for patrons of the DSS lecture: Baird B Lot, Slee B Lot, and Lake La Salle Lot At 8:00 P.M. the parking lots will reopen for the university community These arrangements conform with the Special Events Parking Plan approved by the Offices of the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, and the campus negotiating units.

Supernatural Network: The CW Air Date: Sept. 24 Time: 9 p.m., Friday

Dean (Jensen Ackles, My Bloody Valentine) and Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki, Friday the 13th) are both back from hell and ready for even more demon hunting and monster slaying in “Supernatural’s” sixth season.

It’s Always Sunny

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Star Wars:

in Philadelphia The Clone Wars

Network: FX Air Date: Sept. 16 Time: 10 p.m., Thursday

“It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” has become a cult classic. The gang returns for a hectic sixth season which we can only hope leads to more over the top antics and insensitive comments.

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The League

Network: Cartoon Network Air Date: Sept. 17 Time: 9 p.m., Friday

Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano will confront the scum of the Empire this season in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” Here’s hoping that Plo Koon gets some more screen time.

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Vampire Diaries

Network: FX Air Date: Sept. 16 Time: 10:30 p.m., Thursday

Network: The CW Air Date: Sept. 9 Time: 8 p.m., Thursday

After its well-received first season, “The League” is back and hoping to be even better than last year. But only time will tell whether this season will be a touchdown or a complete fumble.

“Vampire Diaries” is one of the latest shows to capitalize on the Twilight hype. The show tells the story of one girl torn between two vampire brothers. Though unfortunately, not literally.

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Volleyball sweeps second straight tournament CHRIS RAHN

Asst. Sports Editor

BRIAN JOSEPHS

Asst. Sports Editor

Stop the madness

No team is perfect, but the women’s volleyball team keeps coming close. For the second-straight weekend the Bulls swept a tournament on their home floor. Alumni Arena played host to the four team 2010 Blue and White Classic, which featured the Bulls (9-2), the Binghamton Bearcats (4-6), the Hampton Lady Pirates (0-11) and the St. John’s Red Storm (10-3). “We really pride ourselves on protecting our home court,” said senior setter Lindsey Schlegel. “This is our home gym. Teams have to come in here and try to beat us.” In similar fashion to last weekend’s tournament, the Bulls only dropped one set, en route to sweeping the field. Schlegel was named tournament MVP while junior blocker Abby Niekamp and senior blocker Kristin Bignell made the all-tournament team. The Bulls opened the tournament with a win over SUNY rival Binghamton, 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-11). Buffalo started the match with a dominant first set, hitting an impressive .419 percent. The Bearcats battled back to get within a point at 20-19, when freshman Dana Musil took the service. Musil led the Bulls to five straight points to take the set with the winning point coming from a powerful spike by Niekamp. The Bulls trailed for most of the second set and were losing 21-17. Niekamp helped shift the momentum with a powerful spike, forcing Binghamton to take a timeout. The break in play, however, did not hamper Buffalo’s run as the Bulls scored eight of the next 10 points to clinch the set. The third set was the team’s best effort of the night as they sailed to a 25-11 third set victory, hitting .452 as a team. Niekamp had 12 kills in the match to lead the team. Senior Kayla Govier had 11 kills while junior blocker Heather Pyle added 24 digs. The Bulls continued the tournament early on Saturday against Hampton. Buffalo came out aggressive, sweeping the Lady Pirates 3-0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-12). Musil finished off the first set with a service ace that hit the floor inches away from the end line. The Bulls went on a 13-1 run to start the third set and didn’t let up, winning by a score of 25-12. The difference in the match was the difference in accuracy of the two teams. The Bulls hit at a

Men’s Soccer

Women’s Soccer

Sunday

All the men’s soccer team needed was a couple games in the 716 to get on track. After notching their first win at Canisius, the Bulls (2-2) opened their home portion of the schedule on a high note. Buffalo scored the game’s first three goals and held on for a 3-2 victory over Robert Morris (0-4) Sunday afternoon. Buffalo’s fast pace resulted in an early lead as senior forward Juha Kaartolumoa notched the game’s first goal from 10 yards out in the 20th minute. The Bulls increased their lead in the second half. Junior forward Mike Unwin doubled up Buffalo’s advantage with a goal off a rebound in the 63rd minute. Sophomore forward Maksym Kowal scored Buffalo’s last goal on a breakaway in the 79th minute.

Besting the other team in statistical categories is important, but when the game is over, only one stat matters: the score. The women’s soccer team failed to net more goals than Robert Morris (3-3-1) and fell 3-1 to the Colonials on Sunday. Even though the game didn’t end how Buffalo (1-5) hoped, the team didn’t disappoint entirely. “Obviously, we’re not happy with the result,” said head coach Michael Thomas. “That being said, we were happy with how the team played. We won most of the statistical categories and anytime you do that, you put yourself in a position to win.” The Bulls went down two goals early as the Colonials netted two scores within the first 10 minutes. Despite freshman midfielder Megan

Football players today have a lot to deal with. Constant rule changes, grueling practice schedules, severe public ridicule and even the Madden curse leave players with enough stress. Apparently, the NFL believes that players can handle even more. NFL owners recently met in Atlanta to push for an 18-game season, starting in 2012. The extension would eliminate two preseason games and extend the season into mid-February. Though owners are all for this, the NFL players union is outraged. Before the NFL season kicked off, players from both the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints joined to make a point. Athletes from both teams made a gesture with their hands by holding up one finger, signifying that the players are one. The gesture seemed even more resonant since these teams aren’t on good terms after battling in the NFC Championship game a season ago. In short, there is a huge schism between the interests of the players – the men that put their bodies on the line every game – and whitecollared owners who just want to make money. At the rate things are going, there is a strong possibility that the 2011 season could be locked out, leaving fans with no football for the year. And honestly, I’m on the players’ side. In a 16-game season, players suffer countless injuries ranging from broken arms to torn ligaments. Extending the season will only increase the number of injuries in the league, thus limiting the length of athletes careers. Brett Favre, who holds the record for most consecutive games started, is against the two-game extension. Even Ray Lewis, who loves the game more than almost anybody, is against adding games to the schedule. The extension would also destroy the balance of things since the proposed season would run into mid-February. Imagine some of your favorite shows postponed because the NFL has to finish out its schedule. Speaking of television, nothing provides more drama than the NFL. The enhanced season cheapens this drama in so many ways. You know I’ll be whining about the player who breaks Chris Johnson’s single season rushing record. And if it happens, you better be sure there will be an asterisk next to that record in my book. Why? Because that player will have two extra games to accomplish what Johnson did in 16. Plus, you’re more likely to hear Chris Collinsworth complaining during broadcasts toward the end of the season. Why? Because the team that is already out of playoff contention will be playing a team that has the playoffs wrapped up and will most definitely be sitting their stars. Additionally, neither team will be playing their

• see WSOCCER | page 7

• see JOSEPHS | page 8

Clinton Hodnett/ The Spectrum

• see VOLLEYBALL | page 8 The Bulls were perfect again at home and Lindsey Schlegel (10) was named tournament MVP.

soccer

Mixed results for soccer teams this weekend BRIAN JOSEPHS and MEGAN LEACH

• see MSOCCER | page 7

Asst. Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Left: Karen Larkin/ The Spectrum | Right: Spectrum File Photo

The men and women’s soccer teams saw a good amount of scoring chances over the weekend. However, the men were the ones who capitalized.