The Spectrum Volume 61 Issue 10

Vol. 61 NO. 10

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Gates to Speak Wednesday Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Kicks off Speaker Series

MADELEINE BURNS Senior News Editor After working at the top tiers of the United States government for 27 years, Robert M. Gates has found his way to UB. Gates, the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense and former Central Intelligence Agency director, will speak Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in Alumni Arena. His lecture will be the first in the 2011-12 UB Speaker Series and is an official event of Inauguration Week, a university-wide celebration that will culminate in the investiture of Satish K. Tripathi as president on Friday.

Gates retired as Secretary of Defense on July 1.

Social Media Sours Senate Race Students were bombarded with Facebook notifications as Senate party candidates campaigned via groups on the social networking site.

REBECCA BRATEK News Editor It’s a typical Monday morning. You wake up, grab a cup of coffee, and check for the little red flag that means you have a social life. Yet, this week, the number is a little high off.

Instead of having one notification from a friend writing a message on your wall, you have 20 from a “group” that has included you without your knowledge.

As Student Association Senate elections began on Tuesday, the parties needed to rush to campaign and get their platforms out to the undergraduate students. They turned to what can be considered the biggest social media phenomenon of this generation: Facebook.

In years past, the parties each created a “group” page to help spread their message and reach as many students as possible. With this year’s elections are underway, that has not changed.

What has changed, though, are Facebook’s design and privacy policies, and some people are not happy with it.

“Generally, for Senate, [the parties] use a group format. In the past, you would get a notification of someone

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[inviting you to the group],” said Daniel Ovadia, one of the on-campus candidates for the Pirate Party. “It’s just the way that the group format has changed now and I think that’s what is getting on people’s nerves and getting obnoxious.”

After a 26-year career with the CIA and the National Security Council – during which he served as director of the agency, among other positions – Gates succeeded Donald Rumsfeld as U.S. Secretary of Defense under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He was the first secretary of defense to be asked to remain in his position by a newly elected president.

Throughout his career, Gates focused on bipartisanship and has been lauded as “breaker of barriers” by media and politicians alike. He is known for speaking against overreliance on military intervention as a tool of American foreign policy. He also was the driving force behind the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.

Gates received his bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary, his master’s degree in history from Indiana University, and his doctorate in Russian and Soviet history from Georgetown University.

Gates was the president of Texas A&M University, the nation’s seventh-largest university, for four years before accepting the secretary of defense position.

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for free tickets to the event, available in the Student Association office at 350 Student Union and the SBI Ticket Office at 221 SU, respectively.

Email: news@ubspectrum.com Robert Gates, the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense and former Central Intelligence Agency director, will speak tonight, Sept. 20, in Alumni Arena. Gates will open the 25th year of the UB Distinguished Speaker Series.

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Facebook keeps evolving and updating and it can be difficult to keep up with the changes to the site. The “group” feature on the site has been overhauled and instead of inviting members to the group and giving them the chance to accept or decline, page administrators can now “add” students without their consent.

“As new technologies grab hold of the populace, the privacy issues will continue to come up – not everyone wants all their information shared,” said Karen Swierski, an adjunct professor in the department of communication. “Social media, Facebook, Twitter and other methods, are easy for this technology savvy generation to use.”

Because students are being added to these groups, they receive a notification for every action on the page, whether it’s a post by an administrator, the addition of more members, or another group member making a post.

This influx of notifications, in most cases, is unwanted and bothersome.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK Students passing through the student union on Tuesday were able to ride a mechanical bull as part of the Student Association’s Spirit Week. Try out glow racing, cosmic golf, and participate in a Madden tournament on Wednesday as the week continues.

Weather for the Week: Wednesay: PM Showers - H: 76, L: 60 Thursday: PM Showers - H:71 L: 55 Fridayday: Showers - H: 63, L: 52

UB Scores Charity Touchdown The Ralph C. Wilson Foundation donated 1 million dollars to UB.

STEVEN WROBEL News Editor The UB Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine was presented with a $1 million donation from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Members of the UB administration and the office of medical education were on hand as Mary McLean Wilson, Ralph Wilson’s wife and trustee of the foundation, announced the donation at a press conference on Tuesday morning. The press conference was held at UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences on the city campus.

Ralph Wilson is the founder, owner, and president of the Buffalo Bills. He has been recognized numerous times for his philanthropic endeavors throughout the Western New York community.

Wilson spoke fondly of the UB medical schools and staff, many of whom also serve on the medical staff of the Bills. She also relayed a message from her husband, who was unable to make the event: “Tell [the doctors they’re] the most important players on the team.”

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First, the department will be hiring a sports medicine clinical research coordinator who will oversee major research studies.

Second, a portion of the donation will be going toward supporting the Buffalo Bills Sports Medicine Symposium, a visiting professorship program. The symposium has already attracted several nationally and internationally renowned professors with whom the school hopes to exchange educational and orthopedic ideas.

The third project that the donation is going toward is the purchase of an arthroscopy simulator. This device, which is only one of 14 in existence, allows the medical professional to see a person’s joints with a minimally intrusive procedure.

Michael Cain, M.D., vice president for health science and dean of the school of medicine and biomedical sciences, was grateful for the donation. Serving as master of ceremonies for the event, Cain praised the work of his colleagues.

“Some Bills players have referred to these physicians as the best of the business,” Cain said. “The department will use this gift to expand its facilities and resources.”

Also in attendance at the press conference was Bills’ offensive lineman Demetrius Bell. He spoke on behalf of the team, expressing gratitude toward the medical staff and all that it does for the team during games and throughout the week.

The event was part of a weeklong series of events celebrating the inauguration of Satish K. Tripathi as UB’s 15th president.

Tripathi was at the event and delivered the closing remarks of the conference.

Bell also offered a personal thank you to John Marzo, M.D., an associate professor of clinical orthopaedics at UB and medical director for the Buffalo Bills. Marzo had performed what Bell called “career saving” cartilage transplant surgery on Bell’s right knee after Bell was injured in 2009.

“I haven’t played football before,” said Tripathi to Wilson and Bell. “But with these doctors, I guess I could try.”

Marzo has served on the medical staff of the Bills since 1991 and has been amazed by the “unprecedented level of support” given by the Wilson family to UB. He explained that the donation is going toward two main initiatives: education and research.

The school hopes to advance these initiatives through three different projects.

Tripathi also reinforced the university’s goals of becoming a school of world-class caliber through achievements in academics, research, and discovery. He believes that through this donation, UB takes one step closer to that ambition.

“UB has a commitment to stronger, healthier communities,” Tripathi said. “The better UB [becomes at medicine], the stronger our impact on the community will be.”

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Continued from Page 1: Social Media Sours Senate Race “It’s kind of annoying. Whenever somebody posts, I get a notification. I didn’t really read anything on the Facebook page [for this reason],” said Alex Opiel, a sophomore computer engineering major.

listserv. When you become Facebook friends with someone and you’re accepting any kind of information from them, you have every right to remove yourself from the group or un-friend the person.”

Other students don’t seem to mind the flood of notifications and information.

According to the Student Association Election Rules and Regulations, “any campaigning or publicity in forums with 10 or more non-candidates in attendance is only allowed if such event is approved by the Elections and Credentials Chair at least 24 hours prior to the event.” The rules go on to state that such events must involve a fair opportunity for all candidates running to voice their ideas.

“I’ve been added [to the groups].

Facebook is one of my favorite tools for advertising,” said Steven Jackson, a sophomore history major. “I think it’s a good thing; it doesn’t bother me.”

According to Stephen Shapero, one of the on-campus candidates for the Student Legion Party, by using social media sites like Facebook, his party is able to spread its message and reach out to the friends of its candidates. The party uses Facebook to put out its platform, and encourages students to post questions or concerns to party members. The party manages the group page as a whole; this ensures that views expressed by the party are unified, consistent, and include each member’s voice.

With the new format, group administrators can only add their friends to the group. They are not able to “invite” just anyone in the general population.

“I don’t want to speculate [what] the parties strategies [are], but when you become someone’s friend on Facebook, you consent to receive information from them, whatever it may be,” said Travis Nemmer, chair of the Elections and Credentials Committee, the governing body for student elections. “This would be illegal if you could just add any random person or add the whole undergraduate

“[The committee] basically said that if you’re speaking to a group of 11 people, one of those people better leave because you’re not allowed to speak to that many people at a time,” Ovadia said.

“So it really limits you and I think that’s one of the reasons why the candidates have used Facebook, especially for Senate.”

Currently, the Elections and Credentials Committee does not have any limits on how student parties utilize Facebook and other social media outlets to promote their group, including how students are added to groups. “[Adding people to a Facebook group] is not illegal,” Swierski said. “But if we are not asked if they can do that, then we feel as though our privacy has been violated. I don't think there is an easy way to stop this practice and I don't see an easy way to opt out either.”

ERIN MAYNARD Staff Reporter When an object skims across the water, that action can be labeled “skipping,” “jumping” or – if it’s an especially graceful maneuver – “dancing.” But can a boat ever really dance?

Gerry Trentham intends to prove that at least kayaks can on Oct. 2, at Buffalo’s Inner Harbor.

Trentham, founder and artistic director of pounds per square inch performance, will create an array of “dancing” boats as a part of “Fluid Culture,” a series of free public lectures, performances, media installations, and interactive events that will help connect Buffalo’s residents to the city’s waterways and to show how water connects Buffalo to the rest of the world.

The series – which runs from September through April – is sponsored by UB’s Humanities Institute.

“It was kind of a light bulb moment,” said Colleen Culleton, director of undergraduate studies for the department of romance languages and literatures, in reference to the project’s beginning. “Because of the geographic, historic, and economic significance of water to Buffalo, I knew this was the right place to have this conversation.”

Trentham’s display is only one aspect of the series. The program will welcome six well-known environmental scholars to lecture on water, culture, and the global community, while focusing on Buffalo’s special relationship to the waters that surround the area.

A significant aspect of “Fluid Culture” is that the art exhibits will later be installed throughout Buffalo. In the spirit of

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community, the organizers thought it important to not just keep the event on the grounds of UB. “It’s not just about bringing scholars to the campus. It’s about engaging University of Buffalo with the community,” said Justin Read, director of graduate studies in the department of romance languages and literatures.

The conference was the result of joint efforts between Culleton and Read.

Culleton’s research on water, when in Spain, prompted her to observe the global water crisis and then to reflect back on water’s importance to the city of Buffalo.

Read’s research into effects of urbanization in Latin American cities led him to consider how that transformation changes the sense of space and place within the environment. He has noticed the same changes in Buffalo as the city experiences revitalization efforts. However, Read points out a major difference: Buffalo residents don’t feel as connected to the water as one might expect.

“It’s important to our pride in the city, to how we move in the city, what activities we choose,” Read said. “Water isn’t just an element, it’s part and parcel of the cultural and political process.”

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The Age of Reason

EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR IN CHIEF Matthew Parrino SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR James Twigg EDITORIAL EDITOR James Bowe NEWS EDITORS Madeleine Burns, senior Rebecca Bratek Steven Wrobel ARTS EDITORS Jameson Butler, senior Vanessa Frith Nicolas Pino Edward Benoit, asst.

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Elderly drivers dangerous and in danger

Barbara Russo was driving with her teenage daughters down a rural road in the early 1970s when an elderly woman ran a stop sign and hit her car, killing her.

One of her daughters, now Kathryn Bennett, met a similar fate.

On Sept. 17, while she was eating at a Cheeburger Cheeburger with her husband and son in Amherst around 9:30 p.m., a 74-year-old driver crashed through the restaurant window while attempting to park. Her husband Joseph died at the scene and she died the next day.

The tragedy reignited the debate on the fitness of elderly drivers, and possible regulation concerning them.

There is a sentiment that elderly drivers are less safe than average drivers, and in certain aspects, statistics seem to support this.

Although on a per capita basis they are involved in fewer crashes, they are involved in more crashes per mile driven more often than average, second only to teenage drivers.

Senior citizens are also more likely to be involved in fatal accidents. The likelihood of being involved in a fatal accident increases nearly three times from 65-85. Most of those killed are usually the elderly driver and their passengers, as they tend to be physically frail.

Deteriorating bodies also come into play according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Elderly people may develop specific functional impairments that may exacerbate a difficult driving situation.

Some studies have shown that these effects of aging relate to accident rates, especially when they require medication.

Compared to teenage drivers, elderly drivers are over-represented in certain types of accidents, mostly intersection crashes and merging crashes, although for differing reasons based on age group. For example, 70-79 year olds often see cars in lanes they are merging in but misjudge their distance and time to enter. Those that are 80 and over generally don’t see the vehicles at all.

There are tighter regulations on teenage drivers. Kids aren’t allowed to have friends loaded up in the back seat, and are only allowed to drive to and from work after dark. Some are now calling for a similar level of regulations on elderly drivers New Hampshire and Illinois both mandate road tests for drivers over 75, and some states, like Florida, require visual acuity tests for drivers 80 and over.

Of course, not all senior citizens are degraded to the level of license

revocation, but that is exactly why some sort of test should be mandatory. Taking away a license is on par with taking away a modern person’s freedom, and should not be taken lightly, but we have a responsibility to ensure the safety of our roads.

Iowa already has a promising system. At the age of 70, licenses are only valid for two years as opposed to 10 years. Each renewal requires a vision test and anyone diagnosed with a degenerative disease like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s has to be tested even more frequently.

A written test is not required in the Iowa system, but it may be a good addition to an eye test. Not all elderly people grow old in the same way, and while one may have normal vision they may have some cognitive degradation. If either test is failed, a driving test should be issued to give a second chance, and failing it should be the only basis for revoking a license.

It’s still unclear whether or not the accident at Cheeburger Cheeburger was associated with the driver’s age, but this point is not consequential.

Putting a policy in place that restricts driving for senior citizens not only protects other drivers but, most importantly, protects the elderly themselves.

The Plight of Palestine

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Palestine seeks statehood in spite of U.S.-Israeli opposition This year has proved to be one of incredible upheaval in the Arab world.

Regimes that have stood for decades have fallen from. Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya have all undergone revolutions. Yemen, Bahrain and Syria have had major uprisings, and the entire world has witnessed the Middle East fracture.

It seems like the last nine months have been building toward the Arab world’s biggest demand.

We may be witnessing the official rebirth of the nation of Palestine.

This week Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will present a resolution to the U.N. Security Council that will recognize Palestine as the 194th member state. Palestine has succeeded in recent years in improving its economy, increasing the power of its government, and gaining international support for its cause.

The International Monetary Fund has even declared Palestine capable of assuming the responsibilities of statehood.

The U.S. has promised to veto full member status for Palestine, which means that it’s all but certain that they will receive only non-member

Swiping The V-Card 101 KEREN BARUCH Asst. Life Editor Sex is “a painful activity in which a man, using the stiffest and pointiest part of his pelvic region, repeatedly stabs a female in her crotch until he feels satisfied,” according to urban dictionary.

I’m going to have to disagree with this dim-witted definition, because when executed correctly, sex is one of the only drug-free ecstasies. However, if a boy has yet to swipe that V-card away from you, urban dictionary’s definition is right on point.

If you’re one of those that have yet to have the pleasure of getting it in, I feel very, very sorry for you. Whether it’s because you’re saving it for ‘that special someone’ (so corny), it’s against your religion (understandable and respectable, this column doesn’t pertain to you), or you’re just more focused on your schoolwork (nerd), it’s time to get a move on.

If you want to have good sex before the world ends in 2012, I’d start as soon as possible, even tonight if you can, because practice makes perfect.

“We were having sex and she was really tight and it just didn’t feel good so I couldn’t continue. We had to stop and she gave me a blowjob, then threw up on my

status. Even if President Obama wanted to allow full membership in the U.N., it would be complete political suicide.

This comes after a long stalemate between Israel and Palestine, who have not been in direct talks about a peaceful solution for some time. Abbas had stated six months ago that if peace talks failed, then he would take this course of action.

Being recognized as a nation by the U.N. is largely a symbolic gesture.

Statehood is not determined simply by the U.N., but by other nations agreeing to the borders that have been claimed. The U.N. may agree, but the only nation that matters in the agreement is Israel, and if Isreal don’t recognize Palestinian statehood, then the Palestinians are still stuck at square one.

Opponents of the two-state solution argue that the only viable course of action is to fight for Israel to give equal rights to Palestinians rather than separate the nation. They say that U.N. recognition will do nothing to help the people on the ground. If Israel was not receptive to being told its invasion and occupation of East Jerusalem was illegal, it’s not likely that Israel is going to be receptive to

bare chest and left,” said Peter Di Gioia, a sophomore accounting major.

Having sex for the first time is, more often than not, a fail. Especially for the boys that have this idea that the tighter the vagina, the better the sex.

News flash: if we’re talking about hair ties or shoe laces, then tight is right. However, virgin vaginas are purely painful for both parties.

Magazines such as Cosmopolitan and television shows such as Sex and the City glamorize this act when in reality the nerve-wracking foreplay leading to uncomfortable sex is potentially the most awkward series of events, ever.

The foreplay is stressful and ultimately unnecessary because when a girl knows she’s about to give up her virginity she’s not concentrating on how horny she is or how sensitive her clit feels. She’s worrying about the condom ripping, about looking foolish, and about whether or not she’ll end up bleeding all over the sheets. That is, if she’s classy enough to be on a bed.

removing discriminatory laws like the Law of Return, which allows Jews from all over the world to settle anywhere, even in the occupied territories.

Yet, Israel does have something to gain from recognizing Palestine as a nation. Israel has been in a struggle to get other Arab nations to recognize its borders, and by agreeing on a border with the new Palestinian nation, Israel would be adding legitimacy to its argument.

Gaining a higher status in the U.N. will also bolster Palestinian abilities to negotiate. At this point, there is a great disparity between the two parties negotiating. One side is a strong nation with a powerful military and has a vote in the U.N., and one side is only considered an occupied territory that has a completely meaningless position in the U.N. It’s impossible to negotiate without any leverage.

We are still so far away from a total peaceful solution; it’s unlikely that what we are seeing is truly light at the end of the tunnel. We can, however, see this as a moment of hope that the world is beginning once again to turn its eye to the plight of Palestine in an effort for real change.

gasping for air and wobbling against the concrete floor. The girl tries to thrust her pelvis forward but can’t because there’s a penis piercing her insides.

On the other hand, there are really risky virgins out there that give away their cards with a bam – or should I say woof – and let their cherries pop from behind. If you’re ready to get on all fours for someone make sure you use extra lube, because there’s no shot you’ll be wet enough the first time you let his package into your mailbox and you don’t want any rips in the rubber.

Even worse, if you’re sticking to that carbs-free diet and letting that hot dog in without being wrapped in a bun, make sure you’re on the pill. Even better, stick to using condoms because you don’t want any diseases or babies.

The lucky boy that has my V-card in his wallet was not actually so lucky. I was bored, stiff, and instead of being that squirmy fish that makes an attempt to satisfy her partner, I took it upon myself to actually play dead.

Moreover, no girl actually knows how to move her body during her first attempt at sex (unless you’ve studied videos and memorized the words of Cosmo).

“This is all right for now, but in the future you’re gonna have to start doing something,” I recall him telling me.

The most common position: dead fish.

Have no fear, virgins, we were all in your shoes at some point. Once you get those shoes, socks, and underwear off, great things will happen.

And by dead fish I mean just out of the water, still

HANNAH BARNES Life Editor

Here in Buffalo, the weather has recently taken a turn for the chilly. This means that it’s time to put away the shorts and skirts of summer and break out your trusty jeans. But don’t spend the entire season in your favorite blues – mix it up a little and grab one of fall’s latest denim offerings.

One of fall’s hottest denim trends this year is the flared jean. Say ‘see you later’ to your skinny jeans and opt for a change. Following the wave of ’70’s style that’s been exploding on the runways, flares are the perfect way to get your fashion groove on.

The big sister of boot-cut jeans; flared jeans are still fitted on the waist with just a little extra oomph at the bottom. You can keep things simple with a T-shirt, go all-out with a voluminous jacket or super-flowy top, or do it up hippie style with the right accessories and loads of floral.

Menswear-inspired fashion is also a huge trend this fall, and the denim equivalent to that is the boyfriend jean.

Combining style and comfort, boyfriend jeans are the best of both worlds. This cut has been around for a few seasons, but their relaxed vibe is keeping them around for another. Balance yours with a fitted top, and cuff them to show off your fresh fall shoes.

Maybe the neon trend of summer is over for now, but bright colors aren’t totally out of the picture. Jeans make the transition to fall with an array of colors, from bright red to mustard yellow (one of fall’s ‘it’ colors). Neutral shades make a great pairing with colored skinnies, but if you’re feeling adventurous, color-block your look with a top in an appropriate hue.

A cardinal fashion rule used to be no white after Labor Day, but that is all out the window. White jeans are making an impact, and you can wear them all year round. A pair of these will make you stand out in a good way, and the good news is they go with anything, literally.

White skinny jeans can be tough to pull off, but if you can wear these, you can wear anything.

And if you've already got enough pairs of jeans to outfit your entire hallway, you can satisfy another denim craving with a classic denim shirt. A different way to wear denim, shirts can give your outfit extra depth when layered over a simple shirt, and provide a relaxed contrast to a fancy skirt. For serious fashion points, try doing denim on denim – as long as you promise to not wear two pieces in the same wash.

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According to Debby Herbenick from Psychology Today, 30 percent of all women ages 18 to 59 reported some pain the last time that they had sex. Losing your virginity is the most painful it will ever be, and the more time you leave between each attempt at reaching sexual bliss the longer it will take for you to loosen up down there.

In no way am I promoting you to allow your baby maker turn into an elastic band, we don’t need any loosey gooseys; just something that won’t suffocate his penis would be nice.

Losing your virginity is overrated, but getting past the first 10 painful attempts and finally getting down and dirty is not. So get that V-card swiped like you would your credit card at a Jeffrey Campbell shoe sale. Just don’t max out your card and go wild with a high number of partners – instead, go wild with positions and let the crotch stabbing become your paradise.

P.S – Please don’t go and slut it up in the bathroom of Mojo’s or in the bushes outside of a frat party. If you’re not emotionally ready to give up your virginity, whatever that means, then disregard this column. Be safe, be smart, and be sexual.

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A Week in Ink: Issue No. 29 NICOLAS PINO Arts Editor

Red Lanterns No. 1

Punisher Max No. 17

As principle writer Geoff Johns handles Hal Jordan’s descent into depression and the Green Lantern Corps follows classic commander Sinestro, there’s a lot of hubbub surrounding the ring-wielding heroes.

And while green seems to be the color of the week, a whole-hearted, halfreceived attempt to push forward the rage-consumed Atrocitus and company worked better than predicted. Although it was, most certainly, less than was desired.

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“Red Lanterns No. 1” comes from an interesting collaboration of two DC staples. Peter Milligan, a popular ’90s word-smith, and Ed Benes, a tried and true artist rising in the ranks at DC, poured much of themselves into the comic. Unfortunately, it seems the two may have been a better pair on paper than they are in ink.

Milligan’s story is unforgivably weak, and while Benes’ artwork is absolutely stunning to look at, it does nothing to further the seemingly floundering plot. Milligan belabors the relationship between the mighty Reds and humanity’s deep, dark soul and the final product is more coddling, than actual story telling.

Admittedly, the issue’s redeeming factor remains unaltered. The comic provides insight for readers who are uninitiated into the realm of rage, the Red Lantern Corps.

While first discussed in Sinestro Corps War and built up in subsequent Lantern issues, there is always a piqued curiosity surrounding the universe’s angriest inhabitants that “Red Lanterns No. 1” seeks desperately to satisfy.

While this issue shouldn’t replace this week’s mainstreamed heroics of Batman and Robin, Green Lantern or Batwoman, it does serve as supplemental reading for those whose lack of interest in Hal Jordan have them seeing red.

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With more brawls than the latest Bourne movie and 10 times as much blood, Jason Aaron’s Punisher Max is one of the most disturbing yet oddly compelling comics available in stores.

It’s violent, explicit and incredibly brutal; it’s the embodiment of everything The Punisher stands for, and for that, it’s absolutely beautiful.

This issue’s plot picks up as Frank Castle gets back on the streets after doing time behind bars for the attempted assassination of one of the city’s most nefarious criminals, Kingpin.

The scene is eloquently set; Castle, a man pushed to the brink of extinction, aged far past his prime, now has to go up against a criminal mastermind armed to the teeth with the latest weaponry and grossly overpaid guards.

Yet, the second to last panel of the comic shows Kingpin, eyes wide, unable to sleep knowing that Castle is out for blood.

All the while, Aaron is meticulously weaving this fantastically articulated thread, as panel after panel, Punisher inches towards the Kingpin’s inevitable death. Dialogue, at spots, does elicit a serious offense, taking the reader out of this magnificent issue to question Aaron’s rather unconvincing conversations.

The plot thickens with Kingpin’s recent addition of Elektra to the company payroll. Yet, undeterred and relentless, the now homeless Castle has a chip on his shoulder that only Kingpin’s funeral will remedy.

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Criminal Macabre: No Peace For Dead Men Unapologetically hysterical and morbidly depressing, Criminal Macabre walks the line of genuinely intriguing material with an art style to match, forming a Dark Horse series worthy of its fair share of the limelight.

Beyond it’s gritty, ghoulish exterior, Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics the comic lends itself to the idea of what the term “war” means. For writers like Jason Aaron, Brian Bendis and many more Marvel and DC veterans, this term means little, save to say it means men on a mission.

Steve Niles, the creator of the series, has taken the meaning of war home. Each and every character his protagonist encounters is dead nearly five panels later; each heart-wrenching kill accumulated against Cal McDonald’s character is just one more reason for him to fight back.

Emotionally gripping comics are hard to come by, and for what this comic sets out to do, it accomplishes it on every level.

Artist Chris Mitten produces an astonishing combination of images that tell a tale beyond the written word, and for all but a few panels, add incredible depth to an already competent comic.

Tonality and depth go hand in hand building a strong foundation for further issues. Beyond its easily anticipated ending, Criminal Macabre provides solace in the fact that a sequel is not only possible, but also probable.

Niles, known for his work on the 30 Days of Night miniseries, has long had the talent to produce exceptional work; now, with a cast of syncopated teammates, his work is reaching extraordinary new heights.

Indie enthusiasts and comic connoisseurs should look no further than Dark Horse’s supernaturally infused noire exploit for a bit of action, intrigue and emotional consequence.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Heritage Tour Edward Benoit Asst. Arts Editor

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LASA Brings Flavor and Rhythm to UB KEREN BARUCH Asst. Life Editor

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within their classrooms and social settings.

The Latin American Student As- “When I joined LASA freshman sociation (LASA) is bringing some year, I never was in true touch spice to chilly Buffalo. with my own culture since I lived in the United States [for my Latin students have found their entire] life,” said Santiago. home away from home, discovering the benefits of banding “I came into LASA and they together to celebrate culture and treated me like family. I did not tradition through dance. know how to dance and I was always shy about performing [in “My favorite part about my culfront of] other people. This club ture is its diversity,” said Andrew [helped mold] me into the person Ortiz, president of LASA and a who I am today, who has pride, senior health and human services and honor towards his Latino and psychology major. “While we Culture.” are all from different countries, I feel a strong connection and unity Being a part of such a large within the Latino community. and diverse community can be It’s because of this unity and difficult at times. However, UB family bond that I am able to makes sure to target all cultures associate with people that may through its events that are open have slightly different ideas and to all students. traditions.”

The Intercultural and Diversity Members of the club are from Center (IDC) – located in 240 different Latin communities, SU – hosts events in order to each bringing unique ideas to promote and establish a diverse the table. As a whole, they have and open-minded university. It is the ability to tie together their important for students to feel as diverse values into one flourishif they have the ability to openly ing society. practice their beliefs and to enjoy bits and pieces of their culture Dance is a major ingredient in that they miss while they’re far the Latin culture, and members away from their families. of the community express themselves through body movement Each academic year, the IDC and rhythm. coordinates five cultural bazaars, which are held during historical “When you see people dance heritage months. Cultural bayou can see what they are about zaars are planned with the help based on their smile, moves, and and guidance of UB students and demonstrated passion,” said Alstudent organizations, according berto Santiago, secretary of LASA to its website. and a sophomore mechanical engineering major. “It has a huge This year’s Latino Bazaar is impact me because even though Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

I do not live in my own native in the SU lobby. The Hispanic country I always feel connected culture will be celebrated through by dancing. When I dance it feels entertainment, crafts, food, in[as if] I am home.” formational displays, music, and other traditions. For two and a Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in half hours, the SU will transform the Student Union are dedicated into a world of spicy Latin music. to LASA. The flag room located on the second floor of the SU “I remember last year on the way bursts with music as members to class I walked by the Bazaar gather at the Salsa Socials, and it’s just great that UB gives “to learn and have a taste of students the opportunity to cel[Latino] dance,” Santiago said. “I ebrate and educate others about contributed in dances like Raditheir culture,” said Lisa De La ant Rhythms and International Torre, a junior psychology major.

Fiesta. We like to dance to show “It’s impossible to walk past it what we are about because danc- and not check it out because ing is the life of Latin culture.” everyone seems to be having such a great time.”

The members of LASA work together to grow, not only within Email: features@ubspectrum.com the Latin community, but also

Artist: Opeth Album: Heritage Label: Roadrunner Release Date: Sept. 20 Grade: B+ Courtesy of Roadrunner Records

Few bands boast the collective talent, impressive longevity, or outright inventiveness of the perpetually underappreciated Swedish progressive metal outfit Opeth.

The brainchild and primary creative outlet of founder, lead vocalist and lead guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt, Opeth is a rare group that can claim to have never made a bad album; the streak continues on Heritage, the group’s 10th studio release.

The Noise Around Campus Artist: Chris Brown Song: “Up to You” Name: Curtis Chen Year: Junior Major: Business Marketing Why: “I have an interview tonight I’m getting ready for.”

Things get off to a rather somber start with the brief instrumental piece “Heritage.” The beautiful two minutes of piano present a stark contrast to the intense progressive death metal anthems that have kicked off past albums – fans of “Advent” and “The Leper Affinity” might be skeptical at first, but will ultimately come around.

From there, Heritage really earns its title. Tracks like “The Devil’s Orchard” and “Nepenthe” incorporate the organ/synth stylings and folksy ’70s grooves of Swedish progressive rock innovators Anekdoten, while segments of “Haxprocess” and “Folklore” would be right at home on previous Opeth efforts Damnation and Watershed.

Like previous ventures, Heritage is replete with the dramatic shifts in dynamics that Åkerfeldt and Opeth have employed since the beginning. “Famine,” a highlight of the album, morphs from a jazzy flute introduction to an abstract sinister synth interlude to a somber piano ballad to a very ’70s guitar groove before three minutes pass.

Surely to the dismay of many of the band’s fans, Åkerfeldt’s signature death metal growls are nowhere to be found on Heritage. Exceptional guitar work, striking vocals and the album’s all-around inventiveness compensate for the absence, however.

Heritage isn’t without the occasional low point. Dramatic shifts in dynamics and instrumentation are overused on some tracks, giving the sense that Åkerfeldt and company are trying a bit too hard at times.

Minor reservations aside, Heritage is another fantastic album from a band that doesn’t nearly get the mainstream recognition it deserves.

Artist: Karen Mok Song: “Guang Dao Zhi Lian” Name: Shuk Ai Ooi Year: Senior Major: Chemistry Why: “I heard them a long time ago, while I was still in Asia.”

Artist: Incubus Song: “Idiot Box” Name: Sam Steele Year: Grad Student Major: Pharmacy Why: “Just feelin’ it.”

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be able to plot a certain course based on information that comes to you. You can fit the pieces of this plan together as need be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you ready to switch gears when things are not going exactly as planned? Will you be compelled to change your approach?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The pace is likely to pick up throughout the day, mean- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others ing that you will have more to do later. Be may criticize you for what they see as vaunting ambition, but the truth is that prepared. Conserve your energy. you are being both far-reaching and realistic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are nearing the end of a phase, but the signs PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may are not clear about where you will be heading next. Perhaps you can chart your not know why, but someone will seem to be shadowing you throughout the own course. day. Is he or she a friend or foe?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are likely to make demands on your time. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your Save some for yourself and use it when you admiration for someone else is likely to grow as a result of working closely most need it. together on a difficult project.

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49 Respiratory rattle 51 Let one's god DOWN? 52 Parrot's morsel 54 Vatican City monetary unit, once 56 Throw on the floor?

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- One thing leads to another, and before you know it you've created a situation for yourself that is not at all what you were intending.

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Bulls Take Two from Rivals, Win Big Four Classic Two quick, sporadic thoughts on what’s happening in sports – nationally and at UB. AARON MANSFIELD Senior Sports Editor 1. UB’s football game on Saturday was nothing short of devastating There’s no hiding the fact that the Bulls disappeared in the second quarter of their game against Ball State. It was a dreadful quarter to watch. But other than that, Buffalo was impressive. The second half run the Bulls put together was nothing short of remarkable. They were like a completely different team.

On the final drive, I just kept telling myself “We got this, we got this. The defense is going to make a big stop.”

Needless to say, it didn’t happen.

The Cardinals converted two gigantic fourth downs and they deserved the victory. I simply hung my head when Keith Wenning tossed the game-winning TD. Thankfully, the weekend was somewhat redeemed when the Bills pulled out their game against the Raiders on Sunday. Oh, and while we’re on the topic…the last two minutes of that game were aweinspiring.

The freshmen looked impressive as the Bulls recorded two shutout victories to win the Big Four Classic at Niagara.

NATHANIEL SMITH Staff Writer

2. Never, under any circumstance, watch Metta World Peace on Dancing With the Stars…

The women soccer team’s defense has been intimidating this whole season, and this weekend was no exception.

No, seriously. The NBA player whose name used to be Ron Artest – he officially changed it to Metta World Peace on Sept. 17 – is competing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. World Peace performed the cha-cha in his first attempt to woo the judges.

The backfield helped propel Buffalo (7-1) to two more shutout wins and victory in the Big Four Classic at Niagara University. The Bulls took out rivals Niagara (2-6-0), 2-0, and then went on to defeat Canisius (4-3-1) in double overtime.

He came onto the stage wearing no shirt, a black vest, and red pants. After displaying that he doesn’t have much rhythm and he looks kind of chubby, World Peace proceeded to flip off his top hat and display his new blonde hair.

Remember “The Palace Brawl” in 2004 when he went into the stands in Detroit?

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The Bulls relied heavily on their underclassmen for the scoring in both games. Freshman forward Katie Roberts took command early in the game against Niagara and scored two goals within a span of two minutes.

Roberts netted her first goal in the fifth minute after taking advantage of a perfect corner kick by senior forward Aubrey Stahl. Roberts scored her second goal off of an inside pass from junior forward Taylor Thompson.

Roberts currently leads the team with five goals. She attributed her success against the Purple Eagles to her team.

“On the first goal it was just such a great ball in

from [Stahl] and I was able to one-time it in, and on the second one [Thompson] put another great ball into the box,” Roberts said. “We’re all clicking and playing well together right now.”

Niagara upped the pressure in the second half, as it got off five shots. But the Purple Eagles could not overcome their missed opportunities from the first half.

Freshman midfielder Megan Giesen’s lone goal came at a far more dramatic moment as the Bulls took on Canisius. Tied at zero in the 104th minute against a tough Golden Griffin defense, the midfielder took a cross from freshman defender Sophie Therien and put it past Canisius goaltender Caroline Robert for the score and the win.

Giesen was happy that her first collegiate goal came at such a crucial moment.

“The goal was great,” Giesen said. “My teammates were working hard the whole time, so it just felt good to put it away in overtime.”

Canisius was aggressive throughout the match. The Griffs outshot the Bulls, 22-14, but still couldn’t find their way into the back of net. The loss ended Canisius’ five-game winning streak.

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Sophomore goalkeeper Ainsley Wheldon and the experienced Bulls defense denied shot after shot throughout the tournament. Wheldon stopped 10 shots on goal, giving her seven shutouts in eight games this season.

Her performance earned her a spot on the AllTournament team, along with MVP Roberts, freshman midfielder Jackie Hall, and senior midfielder Danielle Turner. Wheldon also collected her second Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor.

Buffalo’s weekend sweep marks the end of its nonconference season. The Bulls were winless against the MAC last season, but they are heading into this year’s conference competition on the heels of success.

Head coach Michael Thomas believes that his team’s elevated performance goes beyond on-field statistics.

“We have been successful because we have been focused,” Thomas said. “But it’s not coming from me.

It’s coming from the team.”

The Bulls’ first MAC game is against Bowling Green on Friday at 8 p.m. The game will be played at UB Stadium.

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Freshmen Lead the Way at Princeton Invitational BRYAN FEILER Staff Writer

upperclassman from the University of Pennsylvania then another from Penn State.

actly what we had planned in terms of what we had learned from our first matches.”

Following a disappointing end to 2010, the men’s tennis team opened its season at the Princeton Invitational this past weekend in hopes of redemption.

In the semifinals, David beat Williamsville native Winston Lin of Columbia University, 6-3, 6-1. David’s run ended in the finals when Penn State’s Hanzlik won in three sets, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

The Tigers hosted five singles and three doubles tournaments from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon. Seven Bulls combined for a 16-10 overall record against a combination of players from nine different schools in the event.

Nickell was very impressed with David, a native of Montreal, Quebec.

Nickell explained that the fall season is used in preparation for their competitive season in the spring. He experiments with different doubles combinations in order to find chemistry among players, while stressing the importance of strategy to each of his players. Nickell wants his players to commit to a more aggressive style, but he understands that some players use a more defensive strategy in an effort to force mistakes by opponents.

Buffalo’s doubles team of freshman, Ivan Vereshchaga, and sophomore, Travis Zappia, breezed by Cornell, 8-3, and Columbia, 8-2, before dismantling Yale, 8-2, in the tournament finals to clinch the “C” doubles title for the Bulls.

“Good collegiate doubles is about being aggressive,” said head coach Lee Nickell. “And those two both did a very good job of coming forward and executing volleys.”

The Bulls had a productive weekend at the Princeton Invitational, including action in the singles championship. Their focus now is on hosting their own UB Invitational this weekend.

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Another bright spot for the Bulls was freshman sensation Damien David and his performance in the “B” singles bracket. David shut out three straight opponents before losing to Penn State’s Tomas Hanzlik in the finals in three sets, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. David did not drop a single set in his first three matches. He eliminated an

“[David] is exceptional at playing defense; he’s very athletic and moves very well,” Nickell said. “He can also be aggressive. We’ve just got to get him to be [more aggressive]…he’s got all the tools to be an All-American, for sure.”

The two freshmen, Vereshchaga and David, combined for a 5-2 record in singles play.

The Bulls started the weekend with inconsistent play, but eventually found success. They won more than half of their opening matches despite steering away from their aggressive game plan. The Bulls discussed what needed to be done and on Saturday, followed their plan more diligently.

Buffalo found that their opponents had stepped it up as well.

“It’s kind of funny, the next day we went out and executed a lot better we didn’t quite have as many wins,” Nickell said. “But we did ex-

The team also understands that the fall season carries a steep learning curve. “[The fall tournaments are] tough situations [and] tough matches,” said junior Vusa Hove.

“The coaches are there, mentoring what we are doing. [Nickell is] instructing us what to do and he’s doing a great job helping us with our weaknesses.”

Every Buffalo player that participated in the invitational won at one least match in either singles or doubles.

The Bulls look to continue their winning ways at home as they host the UB Invitational this weekend. The matches can be seen all weekend at the Miller Tennis Center.

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