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Volume 59 Issue 19

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Overhauling UB Law

By CHELSEY WATROBA Staff Writer After passing the Bar Exam and leaving law school, the next step can be a scary prospect. Graduates have to decide whether to start their own practice, join a firm or even work pro bono.

The University at Buffalo Law School is introducing a new program that may help assuage some of these fears

and better prepare its graduates for their first day as lawyers.

The new Legal Skills Program will attempt to help UB Law students become more prepared for the start of their careers.

The program focuses on five key areas: legal research and writing, litigation skills, professional development, appellate advocacy skills and non-litigation skills. By put-

ting emphasis on these areas of legal practice, graduates of the program will be better prepared for day one of practicing law.

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Law School’s new program hopes to better prepare graduates for the start of their legal careers.

SA Recall Election ’09

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Hassan Farah

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Diversity is the best term to describe the five individuals looking to earn the title of president of the Student Association.

A chef from Rachel’s. An ousted president. A staff writer for The Spectrum.

These are only three of the five men eyeing SA’s top spot in the special presidential election, held this Wednesday and Thursday in the Student Union Theatre.

Following the recall of former SA President Hassan Farah – who is running again to take

Developing leaders for the future

By ASHLEY HIRT Asst. News Editor

back the spot from which he was removed – five students, including acting SA President Ernesto Alvarado, are looking for the votes of the undergraduate student population in the first election to follow a recall in nearly 30 years.

Some candidates hold similar views about issues at the university, while other presidential hopefuls don’t quite share the same sentiment.

Nonetheless, an informed campus will fare better in the election booth than one that is not.

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The golden age of Gasparini

“...having motivated members who feel they are an active part of the organization helps the organization to achieve its goals.”

Leaders are an essential part of any organization, and can set forth the change needed to create improvements and stimulate growth.

This week, the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement will offer a variety of programs and events to help students recognize the leader within, and to take action to initiate change.

The first event of the week, “Build Up Your Leadership: Tools for Being a Successful Student Leader,” was held in the SU Theater on Sunday at

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-AMY WILSON By BRENDON BOCHACKI 5:30 p.m. The guest for this program was nationally recognized motivational speaker Elaine Penn, who engaged students through an interactive program.

“Her highly interactive style and use of music enables her to reach people in profound ways,” said Amy Wilson, associate director for CSLCE. Elaine taught students the common challenges faced by student leaders, and how they can use their personal

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leadership style to rally students around a common vision, Wilson explained.

“Those who experience Elaine’s programs leave feeling motivated, informed and inspired,” Wilson said.

Some people are natural leaders, but others possess certain traits that many leaders have – such as organization and confidence – but do now know how to utilize them, according to Shane see LEADERS page 2

Staff Writer

The Department of Physics is currently enjoying one of the most productive and promising periods in its history – due, in part, to the efforts of Francis Gasparini, distinguished professor and chair of the physics department, and his guidance in hiring new faculty members.

When Gasparini came to UB in 1973, the department was in a state of disrepair and see GASPARINI page 4

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Program will teach first year and advanced courses LAW from page 1 ing the way it is preparing students for their professional career. As well as the five areas of the program, it will implement a shift toward integrating practical legal skills so new graduates will be able to do things such as file a brief, cross-examine a witness or make a special pleading.

On June 1, SUNY Distinguished professor Charles Patrick Ewing was appointed vice dean of Legal Skills to oversee the program. He has since been working on building a smooth transition for the program.

“I am learning about the programs – exactly what they do, who is involved, where the funding comes from and finding members who would direct each program individuality,” Ewing said.

“The program is designed to teach practical lawyer skills, so students are ready to practice law and [do] not need to be mentored as much as they may have in the

past,” said Ilene Fleischmann, vice dean for alumni, public relations and communications and executive director of UB Law Alumni Association.

These things existed previously, but with little faculty oversight and control, she explained.

“Dean [Makau Mutua] was concerned, with 40 percent of curriculum not being overseen,” Fleischmann said. “Some programs were developed naturally, without much help from the faculty. This will greatly improve the programs.

It now appears excellent programs could be made better.”

According to the Law School’s blog, the focus on legal research and writing will teach first year law students the basics, with more advanced courses as they progress through UB’s Law School program.

Seven new professors will be overseeing this area, Fleischmann said.

Litigation skill will teach the students trial techniques and procedures. Professional development will focus on how the students can grow and the opportunities available for them once they start their careers. Appellate advocacy will have moot courts run by George Kannar, a professor in the Law School. The program will also offer writing competitions and courses designed to teach how to write a legal brief.

According to Ewing, this program is the most improved. It combines three separate groups, trial techniques, trial advocacy and trial teams. Non-litigation skills will have courses in negotiation, counseling and other aspects.

Ewing is excited for the future of the program.

“We have the opportunity to change the way students are trained coming out of law school,” he said.

“With the tight job market, law firms and government agencies need students who have skills, and [from] day one can do things, and don’t need to be trained. We have the opportunity to make it happen …the goal now is that all students coming out [of UB Law School] have the necessary skills.”

UB Law hopes that all of these changes will positively impact students, helping to better prepare them as they start off their careers.

According to Ewing, lawyers will graduate with an advantage due to this program, and will be able to do more things right out of law school than graduates from other legal programs.

“There’s no reason to stop here,” Ewing said.

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Leaders can overcome challenges LEADERS from page 1 Alexander, a senior communication major. These individuals can learn to cultivate leadership qualities, and leadership can be acquired and developed.

“There are certain characteristics that define a leader, such as being organized, having a general idea of what things need to be done and when to do them and they possess reliability, which allows them to build credibility,” Alexander said.

A leader’s path will not always be smooth, but will be filled with obstacles, said Amy Wilson, associate director for CSLCE. However, a leader can overcome these challenges.

“Common challenges for student leaders often relate to the multiple roles they are asked to play,” Wilson said. “Many student groups believe they need more members to accomplish their goals, [but] in reality bigger isn’t necessarily better … having motivated members who feel they are an active part of the organization helps the organization to achieve its goals.”

UB students will have the opportunity to interact with alumni on Monday in 235 SU at 6:30 p.m.

“Alumni with varied educational and professional backgrounds will be present at the event, which will include an alumni panel, question and answer session, and an opportunity to network and engage in casual conversation over dessert,” Wilson said.

The Community Engagement Fair will have over 30 community agencies offering a variety of volunteer opportunities through their organizations. The fair will be held in the SU Lobby from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

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“[The fair] … allows prospective volunteers to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the organizations with which they may volunteer in the future,” Wilson said.

On Wednesday at 4 p.m. in 235 SU, the CSLCE will explain the difference between leadership and management. Often these terms are used synonymously, when they really should not be, according to Wilson.

“The most common way to define the difference between management and leadership is that managers manage things, and leaders lead people,” Wilson said. “Leadership is more facilitative, collaborative, and people focused.”

In 235 SU at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, CSLCE will hold a program to guide participants to identify their DiSC personality profile, Wilson explained. The personality profile will allow students to identify and understand their preferred style of communication and how they can utilize effective communication to become an effective leader.

Students can also work toward earning a UB Leadership Certificate. The three main areas of the program are training, education and development, Wilson explained.

“Through Leadership Week, the CSLCE hopes to promote the range of leadership development opportunities available to UB students,” Wilson said. “During Leadership Week, students have the opportunity to participate in a range of leadership activities and events … designed to help students recognize their potential as leaders and inspire them to take action.”

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The Spectrum’s official endorsement Alvarado earns endorsement from editorial board After a closed door meeting with the individual candidates for this week’s Student Association presidential election, the newspaper unanimously supports current SA Vice President Ernest Alvarado.

In last year’s SA election, The Spectrum endorsed Alvarado for vice president as part of The Student Party.

The editorial board believes that Alvarado will continue to push the policies laid out in The Student Party’s platform – which consists of financial reasonability, greater safety on campus and, most recently, accomplishing 24-hour busing services between North Campus and South Campus. In addition, it feels that he will also bring more to the table for students.

Alvarado possesses the necessary experience involved with running the complex SA government.

Alvarado got his start by becoming the treasurer of Latin American Student Association and continued on to become SA vice president last spring.

Alvarado stressed that this election is important to the reputations of SA and the UB community. SA and UB’s reputations have been tarnished by current events involving the former president and last year’s administration.

Alvarado plans to work toward additional accountability in terms of financial transparency and accessible student government officials.

Financial responsibility is critical in today’s economic environment. Alvarado stated that he already cut underused programs from SA’s budget – including SA Television – and plans to make further cuts, including possibly discontinuing funding for WRUB.

In addition, Alvarado has gotten rid of the SA cell phone stipend. All SA officials now pay their own bills.

He also plans to keep unneeded costs down by using strong budgeting and will try to save money for next year’s executive board to keep the Mandatory Student Activity Fee from rising.

One of Alvarado’s biggest plans is to provide greater support to all SA clubs. He said that enhancing club activities and promoting them further will bring more students into the SA fold and shed light on SA’s responsibility to the student population.

Alvarado wants to continue support for UB Athletics and True Blue in an effort to increase student involvement at sporting events.

He has said that he wants to provide more giveaways during halftime and free tickets to Buffalo Bills and Sabres game. Furthermore, Alvarado wants to provide a Winter Fest and an increase in the number of galas for students to enjoy.

All of the candidates would like to see the university take steps toward improving student life in all facets. But these are tough times for the university and SA. In a challenging economic climate, the student body deserves strong leadership for the collective good of the students – not personal agendas.

This is why every member of The Spectrum chose Alvarado as the best candidate for the job.

No matter who students vote for, all students should cast their vote to ensure good representation for the issues that affect them.

Be informed. Hold those in power accountable.

Let your voices be heard.

The big bucks

Wall Street bonuses stir public’s ire There is no doubt that the recent financial crisis sparked a heated debate in the U.S. For years, the economic divide has caused a variety of problems. This divide is between Main Street and Wall Street, the have-nots and the haves, the poor and the rich.

This divide has been the 600-pound gorilla in the room, and most Americans remained unaware of it until this most recent crisis on Wall Street. The downturn turned the public focus from the wars abroad to the day-to-day lives of Americans.

The Wall Street firm of Goldman Sachs celebrated last week because the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 10,000 mark. The firm, which has been the leader on Wall Street in the post-recession aftermath, announced “surging profits” while dispersing a new record in $23 billion of bonuses for 2009.

Executives deserve payment for their services – there’s no way around it. The high-pressure environment on Wall Street produces a cutthroat attitude to be the leader of the pack. But at what expense do these men do harm to society?

It’s hard to gauge.

As most Americans know, the United States government stepped in last year to bailout financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and AIG. Some might consider the bailouts an acknowledgement that the federal government is willing to dole out public funds to cover private losses. Goldman Sachs was bailed out to the tune of $54 billion in federal bailout money, including the ability to issue Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation backed debt – which

means they pay a lower interest rate than non-FDIC backed debt.

The post-bailout turnaround for Goldman Sachs has been remarkable, as it has gone from the brink of oblivion to become a Wall Street superpower.

To break this down, the government bailout money becomes new capital for Goldman Sachs. The capital propels trading, trading increase profits and big profits lead to bonuses.

It’s not hard to follow, considering Goldman Sachs has only paid back $10 billion in the bailout with only $426 million in interest. And the government’s paying off of AIG’s $12.9 billion debt to Goldman also cannot be forgotten.

Every year, the industry tries to defend its bonuses as a way to attract and keep talent. It would seem that Goldman is out of touch with the overall sense of how the rest of America is doing.

David Viniar, CFO of Goldman Sachs said, “we are focused on the economic climate. We are focused on what is going on with other people.”

Unemployment is surging toward 10 percent, which was once unimaginable for this country. How about Goldman donating some of the bonus money to the unemployed?

Quite frankly, it goes against common sense to pay out bonuses when the government still hasn’t been paid back.

It would seem the rest of Americans are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table while Wall Street grows richer.

Wall Street – don’t tell Americans you care about the rest of the population when you’re more concerned about your profits. They aren’t stupid.

L E T T E R TO T H E E D ITO R

An effort to find the truth To the editor: After careful consideration of the brief time I would have to run a solid campaign, I have decided to reconsider my candidacy for SA president. The position of SA president is the highest position in student government and should not be taken lightly. Initially, I had a very strong desire to run but the passion for the position was not there. I wanted to voice concerns and help those that needed it which is a noble aim but elections are not won by nobility or humility for that matter.

The decision was spurred out the desire to uphold the integrity and honesty of SA. Over the summer as the incident brewed, I sought information in an effort to find the truth. I actually sought the truth by talking with Hassan and a few other people that was there for my own personal knowledge.

I thought that seeking that information would provide me with a better understanding of the situation instead of just having a bystanders point of view.

I never thought that Hassan would be impeached and I was shocked when he was. I watched as people

gathered signatures and the comments that were made and the stories being told. I am an adamant believer that truth is the only way but politics is not about honesty, fairness, or truth. It is about who can play the game best.

I have to stay true to myself first and foremost which means I cannot play this game, especially not now.

I only wanted to voice my concerns about this situation as well as others and I will leave politics to the politicians. In this coming election, I think people should err on the side of caution when choosing the next SA president and be very active in seeking answers and asking questions while holding them accountable for their actions both now and in the future. To all the candidates, I wish them the best and I appreciate your time.

Sincerely, Erica Johnson Former SA Presidential Candidate emj8@buffalo.edu

When I grow up I spent an afternoon listening to candidates that are running to be the next Student Association president. Most of the candidates spoke of experiences that make them qualified and their participation in clubs on campus.

All this talk about accomplishments made me sit here and ask what I have done with my life. I am 20 years old and graduating this year. What am I going to put on a résumé?

I am constantly being asked what I plan to do after graduation and I think people are getting tired of the answer “keep it real.”

It makes me think back to when I was a child and I was told I could become anything I wanted, and how full of Christopher Di Matteo it the people who told me that were. If that was true I Arts Editor would already have platinum records and world tours.

Although the Peace Corps, Americorps and Teach For America all seem like good options that would give me some life experience and something to put on a résumé, I do not know what the hell I want to do.

I filled out applications for those community service programs but when it came to hitting the submit button I could not bring myself to do it. Maybe I have commitment issues but I am just unsure about it.

I am often asked what my major is and people literally ask me to explain what anthropology is all about. Some think that the job field for anthropology is limited, but I really do not care.

I chose my area of study based on what I think is interesting, not what will get me a high-paying job as soon as I get a degree.

Luckily, I have found some careers that I would love to pursue; it is just a matter of actually getting them.

Getting hired is only one of the reasons my future is hazy. Being 20 years old when I apply and the fact that if I get hired I will be “starting my life” before I can legally drink add to the indecisiveness.

The pressure of “figuring it out” and trying to decide what I want to be seems like it is getting see Di MATTEO page 4

Leaving love behind There is nothing more devastating than losing someone close to you.

Birth and death occur daily but result in emotions that are on direct opposite sides of the spectrum.

I recently lost my grandmother and over the weekend helped my fiancée deal with the loss of hers. It’s amazing to witness what happens when a close-knit family comes together in a time of utter despair and sadness.

We spend a lifetime with people who share every part of our lives with us and nothing truly prepares us for when the time comes to say goodbye. No matter what the circumstances are, the knowledge that we can never talk or interact with that person again breaks down the most mentally Matthew Parrino tough individuals.

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The one part of this process that is so special is the effect one person can have on a group of people. I sat and watched in a waiting room full of people as they shared stories and memories of their grandmother, mother and friend. In the midst of unbelievable sadness, they celebrated the life of a woman who they all loved.

To be able to say that one person was able to bring so many together in love in the final hour of life is an admirable portrait of that person’s life.

My fiancée and I have been together for about a year-and-a-half now and in that time I may have spoken to her grandmother only a handful of times.

But in that moment, seeing the family that she had built, I would forever be left with my memory of her.

She was someone who loved her family and the kind of person who made the people in her life better by her example and the joy she had for life.

I’m reminded of a line from a television show I once saw that has stuck with me for many years.

In reminiscing with a friend about life and death, the male character made an interesting point about the phrase “life and death.”

“It’s interesting how people use that expression,” he said. “As to imply that life is the opposite of death – but see PARRINO page 4

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GASPARINI from page 1 disorganization. At the time, it was still located on South Campus and was understaffed.

According to Gasparini, things started to turn around when the department moved to it its current North Campus location at Fronczak Hall and began hiring new faculty members in the past five years. “We were able to increase the number of faculty in the department

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The energy brought by the new hires has been the driving force behind all of the recent progress, Gasparini said.

One manifestation of the new faculty members’ capacity to bring about change has been their ability to obtain grants, a critical talent in the area of physics research. Good “grantsmenship,� as Gasparini calls it, is the result of a few important factors. “It’s a combination of things,�

Gasparini said. “You have to have a record of research that you can base your proposed research on.

You have to have a track record of having done good work and having [it] published. And then you have to have a good idea, which is a take-off or extension of previous research.�

The new members of the department are finding success in obtaining research funding. Currently,

five young faculty members have CAREER grants, a prestigious award given by the National Science Foundation to deserving junior faculty members. According to Gasparini, having five people in one department with these grants is unheard of in the research community.

The new hires have gotten recognition from parties outside of the department as well, Gasparini said.

When external evaluators came in to look at the physics department, they said that the young faculty members were “competitive and outstanding� in comparison to many other universities with larger departments, according to Gasparini.

Gasparini has worked with some of the new faculty on his research projects over the past few years. For most of his time at UB, his research has focused on the unique properties of helium-4 and helium-3 as they approach absolute zero, the coldest theoretically possible temperature. They are the only substances that stay in liquid form when nearing this temperature.

As a result, they exhibit some very

unusual properties, some of which remain unexplored.

According to Gasparini, the results he obtained from his research on helium-3 and helium-4 can also be used in trying to answer some questions about other areas where actual experimentation is not possible. “You might look at them as a playground for understanding things which you cannot do with other systems,� Gasparini said. “They are like a prototype of a problem, that if you can solve it in [one place], then it will give some guidance as to what happens in other places.�

With the direction of Gasparini and the work of his young faculty members, the physics department is continuing to grow and make progress. Though Gasparini feels they are still not quite where they should be in terms of the size of the faculty, they are currently looking for new hires and plan to be there in the near future.

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‘Life has no opposite’ PARRINO from page 3 birth is the opposite of death. Life has no opposite.�

I have been pondering this notion ever since I heard it and, until now, never really understood fully what he meant. In this time of grief for a family I came to understand, or at least take away, what I believe to be the meaning of what the character

was saying.

Life is the vehicle that we were given to experience love and the people in this world that we hold dearest to us.

Helen Ennis was a person who utilized her vehicle to the fullest extent and made so many lives better in the process.

Greatness is classified in so many ways but when you break it all down

I think real greatness is to affect another life in some way and make that life better.

I will always remember that night in a hospital waiting room where 20 people shared their life with Helen and in doing so gave tribute to a great life lived.

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College years are best Di MATTEO from page 3 heavier with each day that graduation comes closer.

The thought of having a real job is not as worrisome as the idea of doing the same thing every day until I retire.

Another thing that adds to the stress of it all is that my family labels me as the motivated son. I have always had a job, graduated high school early, started college at the age of 16 and have gotten good grades throughout my years here.

It bothers me to think that I would be a college graduate and just hanging out. My brother is supposed to be the one who fills the position of “the dude,� and does enough hanging out

for the both of us.

At this point I am prepared to “go Kerouac� on everyone and just hit the road with no destination in mind.

The college years are undoubtedly the best years of your life, but they come to an end just as abruptly as they began. Senior year comes and reality slaps you in the face.

So I must agree with a Mr. Asher Roth – “I wanna go to college for the rest of my life.�

Right now that is still an option, and I am sure that as long as I fork over the cash, UB will let me stay a student here until there are no more degrees for me to earn.

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AR T S & LI F E Zombies attack brain tumors Eric Hilliker

By KEELEY SHEEHAN Executive Editor

Asst. Arts Editor

All in the family When I was young, one of my favorite films was A Nightmare Before Christmas. Today, I find it slightly disturbing that I was once indifferent to the notion of chopping Santa Clause into bits.

There is a slight protest against Spike Jonze’s new film, Where the Wild Things Are. Parents are complaining about the disconcerting images found through out the film. Of course the kids never pick up on this. Sure, they may be slightly scared by the creatures at times but that would be a normal response.

Earlier this summer there was outcry over Pixar’s film, Up. Parents were upset when their children were presented with the concepts of old age and death.

This is getting ridiculous. In a time where heart and true emotions in family films have been traded for wacky cartoon animals, lame pop culture references and immature humor, it’s nice to see true emotion and intelligence.

I understand that parents want to keep their children away from certain films but Where the Wild Things Are and Up are not Taxi Driver or Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They are great films about life.

Kids shouldn’t see psycho taxi drivers gun down criminals or chainsaw-wielding cannibals, but parents shouldn’t be so hasty in condemning certain family films. These are movies about life and special subjects that should not be held back from kids.

Kids shouldn’t learn life lessons from films, anyway. It is the parents’ job to teach them but they shouldn’t shield them from what these films present.

Why is it that it’s only the parents are up in arms about the film’s content? Looking back on some of the things I saw as a kid, it’s surprising how mature some of the content was. I guess it’s because kids don’t share our cynical outlook on things – they see the world in black and white absolutes.

The perfect family film is not just a movie for little kids – it should be for everyone. Jonze and the people at Pixar have proven that their films are not centered on one audience.

This is where the problem arises. Parents reject any mature content in films. They rally for the darker elements to be taken out. Then what happens? Batman and Robin with batsuit nipples happens.

Films are emasculated. Imagine if Where the Wild Things Are and Toy Story were gutted and made for easy consumption for children, and they didn’t have to deal with that murky meaning and deep thought? It would be horrible.

Imagine a world where every Pixar movie is filled with reality television references or the wild things dance to the latest pop song while the see HILLIKER page 8

SPECTRUM WATCHLIST As Halloween grows closer and closer, we continue with the monster movies. This week it’s everybody’s favorite munchie enthusiasts, ZOMBIES!!

Old: Dawn of the Dead (1978)

George A. Romero’s gory cult classic can still make your blood run cold and have you glancing fearfully over your shoulder.

New: Zombieland (2009)

The new zombie movie that rivals the likes of Shaun of the Dead proves it’s time to nut up or shut up when it comes to dealing with the walking dead.

Zombies invaded the Student Union on Friday for the Strategic and Role Playing Association zombie walk to raise awareness for the fight against brain cancer.

SARPA began planning for the walk in July. The group modeled the walk after zombie walks held in downtown Buffalo, and thought it would be an interesting way to promote brain cancer awareness, according to Thomas Smith, president of SARPA. “You can’t go wrong with zombies,” Smith said. “We could’ve been ninjas but that

wouldn’t have made sense.”

Participants began registering for the walk at around 2 p.m. SARPA set up a zombie make-up station in the Union to help students create fake festering wounds and bloodstained zombie costumes.

The idea of a zombie walk on campus started as a joke, according to Mark Ocrasinski, vice president of SARPA. He and Treasurer Julia Gonzalez brought the idea to the group.

“We thought it was an awesome idea and we should do one here,” Gonzalez said.

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Zombies invaded North Campus on Friday in an attempt to take a bite out of brain cancer.

Monsters gone wild

By ADAM DANISHEFSKY Staff Writer

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Spike Jonze has taken a picture book that included only a handful of lines, and created a beautiful coming-of-age tale.

Where The Wild Things Are offers more to think about than most children’s affairs. The greatest strength of Jonze’s film is that it never gives in to clichés.

It is a strikingly emotional portrayal of what it feels like to be a kid.

That is not to say children won’t marvel at the film. The way that the wild things have been designed is strikingly beautiful, as is the world that they occupy.

Jonze’s decision to use a mixture of CGI and animatronic suits to create the wild things allows the characters to appear more like the creation of an imaginative kid than the work of a computer.

Max Records (The Brothers Bloom) is magnificent in his first starring role. Max is a child going through a rough time, and

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Records is able to channel all of the emotions necessary to make the character seem genuine.

The movie gives very little back story before Max journeys to the land of the wild things – there is only enough so that the audience understands why Max has wandered away from home.

Jonze is confident enough in his film to not shove an unnecessary back story down the audiences’ throat.

Catherine Keener (The Soloist), a frequent Jonze collaborator, is excellent in the few scenes

that she is given. Although she is only on screen a handful of times, her relationship with Max is firmly established.

The wild things themselves have distinct personalities. They become so relatable that they feel like humans as they reveal themselves through their interactions with Max. It is a mystery how James Gandolfini (The Taking of Pelham 123) was cast as Carol, the wild thing given the most screen time. What is even more surprising is that he is a perfect fit for

the role. His voice lends itself beautifully to Carol’s childlike enthusiasm.

Carol grows just as much as Max in the film, and their relationship is heartwarming.

A fight between Max and Carol is one of the most emotional scenes of the year so far, and it happens in a movie about monsters.

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The leftovers

By VANESSA FRITH Staff Writer Students in the master’s of Fine Arts program in the Department of Visual Studies collaborated to produce an exhibit entitled “6.”

Students usually produce individual projects to display, but this year the six MFA students – Jolene Beckman, Kyle William Butler, Frederick Wright Jones, Geoff Krawczyk, Sally Morrison-Rebl and Hyeyoung Shin – teamed up to create one large showing, which ran through Oct. 16.

The first thing the viewer sees when entering the gallery is a clock set to 6:00.

Two slightly recessed walls with black sketches of bodies on newsprint stand next to this.

Past these walls, viewers are met with a bit of a shock. At first glance, the rest of the display looks like complete chaos set to the backdrop of a homeless tent city.

But upon closer inspection, it becomes a very organized chaos, segmented into several different areas, the kind of chaos that leaves one look for all the details, like a child’s I Spy book.

A roof comprised of cloth, string and sticks

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MFA students created a beautiful mess in the CFA. hangs above visitor’s heads. A collection of various pieces of old carpet mingles with wood chips and empty cans are underfoot.

One section of the exhibit focuses on older odds and ends. The objects are arranged in abnormal ways, like a rocking horse donning a surgical mask.

Another area looks like pants hung out to dry, with feet panted on the floor beneath

the cuffs. Beyond this is a section made completely of white objects, save for a few colored shirt buttons pinned to the wall.

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Meet the candidates Getting to know those running for SA president

By STEPHEN MARTH Editor in Chief

Joseph Assaf Joseph Assaf, better known as a cook at Rachel’s Mediterranean Food, looks to bring students together with the group that represents them.

“What I found out when I came to UB was that there is a big gap between the students and [SA],” Assaf said. “Students do not know what [SA] does and what benefits they can gain from [it].”

Assaf’s platform revolves around two key ideas – accessibility for stu-

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Having libraries open 24 hours, which has been looked into by previous administrations, is something that Assaf feels need to be re-evaluated if he were elected.

“I want to make the libraries [24 hours] because students have the right to use them whenever they want so they can do their work,” he said.

Following recent robberies on North Campus, Assaf plans to increase security around all three of Buffalo’s campuses, if elected.

“I want to ensure security inside the campus because with 24-hour buses, there will be more stuff going on,” Assaf said. “Students will be out at night, which will be risky.”

One factor that some look at is Assaf’s age. Assaf, who was born in 1984, doesn’t see an issue with being a 25-year-old candidate.

“Age doesn’t matter,” Assaf said.

“Every person is cable of doing what I’m doing now. I want to show everyone that Joseph, the guy who works in the kitchen at Rachel’s, is capable enough to run for the SA presidency.”

In order to accomplish those goals, Assaf is looking to one group of people for his help – the students.

“I’m learning from the students,” Assaf said. “I’m taking their opinions and I’m seeing what I can develop and work on so everything can be fine.”

Bryan Ortiz Bryan Ortiz, a junior accounting major from Long Island, is running for SA President because of a great deal of issues he thinks SA has avoided.

“I didn’t want this trend to continue at this school,” Ortiz said. “I want SA to have a reasonable president.”

Ortiz has four issues he plans to address if elected. Those include safety, the smoking ban, carpooling and electronic textbooks.

“I want to put a surveillance system around the parking lots [of] UB housing, especially those near Ellicott,” Ortiz said. “I want to increase the number of rape-prevention vans.”

The smoking ban is also an issue for Ortiz. He hopes to create areas which smokers can freely enjoy a cigarette throughout each of UB’s campuses.

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Thirdly, carpooling is something that Ortiz feels should be utilized on campus. He hopes to create lots where carpooling students can park, which would save students gas and money.

Ortiz’s final goal is to promote the use of electronic textbooks instead of the average paper version.

“It will save money and it will save trees,” Ortiz said. “It’s another green idea I have. Also, there should be more rental textbooks for students.”

When it comes to qualifications, Ortiz feels that he has the experience that is needed to lead.

“When I attended the University of Tennessee, there were a couple of students who wanted to make a lacrosse program,” Ortiz said. “I took the initiative to make a constitution, a budget, and I brought it to SA. I was also the president of [the Gay-Straight Alliance] at Suffolk Community College.”

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“Prior to transferring to Hofstra, I was part of [Erie County Community College] South Campus,” Munson-Ellis said. “I originally became the treasurer for SUNY ECC. After a period of a year, I became vice president. I was the liaison for all three [ECC] campuses. I did everything from hiring to directing monies to different communities and employees. I was the student representative who dealt with that.”

Munson-Ellis feels that issues that aren’t on the table need to be addressed for the students.

“A lot of times, I think a number of students who have concerns are not addressed,” Munson-Ellis said.

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A tactic that Munson-Ellis feels that SA isn’t attempting to do is listen to the students that it represents.

“Just hearing some of the student concerns, that put me in the venue to be a representative,” MunsonEllis said. “I want to listen and act and respond towards the students rather than push an agenda and try to be on top.”

If Munson-Ellis could accomplish anything if elected, he hopes to address problems concerning financial aids towards students.

“Financial aid is a resource for all students,” Munson-Ellis said. “It even helps diversify students. With funding being taken away, that takes away the sense of diversity.”

Hassan Farah Former SA President Hassan Farah shocked the UB community by announcing his plans to run again for the office he lost only weeks ago.

“I was evaluating the positive and negatives,” Farah said. “I stepped in first to serve the students. I have work to do. I started something and I want to finish those projects. It’s in the interest of the students.”

While in office, Farah was an advocate for 24-hour busing, which will be implemented on Wednesday.

“I made a lot of promises in the spring, and I’ve kept those promises,” Farah said. “Yes, there were challenges. At first, my treasurer did not want to fund it because he did not think we had the funds to do so. But it was a promise I made that went through because I stood still. “ One issue that Farah hopes to address is the lack of an area for students and faculty to smoke.

“I’m not a smoker,” Farah said.

“We can find ways to find students and faculty a section or set environment to smoke.”

Farah believes that acting SA President Ernesto Alvarado, who many consider the front-runner for the position, isn’t qualified for the seat of president.

“I actually trained my vice president to his position. I took [him] in my wings,” Farah said. “He had no involvement, no experience with [SA]. He’s a great vice president, and I think he would serve students best in that position.”

While Farah believes that the incident leading to his recall might have tarnished his reputation, he feels that he is – and always was – the best person for the job of SA president.

“I believe in service before politics,” Farah said. “I’m capable, I’m competent, and I’m going to go through with what I promised [the students]. Nothing has changed. My platform is the same. My ambitions are the same. In fact, I am a better president now than I was in the spring, because I’ve proved that I come through with my promises.”

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“I don’t know how he could think that he taught me to be a vice president when he couldn’t effectively learn how to be a good president in the first place,” Alvarado said. “My experience as a club leader and as a student at the University at Buffalo teaches you how to be a good politician here.”

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Ernesto Alvarado Ernesto Alvarado, acting SA president and current SA vice president, never expected to be given the opportunity to run for president.

“This is probably one of the most important elections we’re going to have here,” Alvarado said. “The last time a president was recalled was around 26 to 27 years ago. The respect … the accountability and integrity of the organization is on the line.”

Alvarado has many hopes for SA if he is elected president. He understands that there are fiscal problems throughout campus, therefore he wants to push for SA to be more financially-savvy.

“It’s extremely important to have a president that can represent the student body in a way that ensures that, while there are budget cuts, we make sure that they don’t effect the day-today life of a student,” Alvarado said.

Another key issue that is plaguing a great deal of students is lost financial aid, according to Alvarado.

“Some students lost their financial aid due to the new requirements,” Alvarado said. “I want to sit down with the UB administration and ensure that something like that never happens again, and if it does, that these students have adequate time to make alternative plans for financial aid requests.”

With costs being very large, Alvarado believes that while it might not be the best choice, decisions must be made to ensure that student funds are being appropriated correctly. One example is with the University Police Department.

“I want to work with UB Police to ensure that all the resources we give them are used appropriately so that nothing bad happens on North or South Campus,” Alvarado said.”

While Alvarado was initially Farah’s running mate, he believes that he alone is the best man for the presidency.

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Woodstock), all contribute their voice talents to the wild things.

Max and the wild things go on adventures that are not tied together by a plot in the traditional sense.

The lack of an ongoing plot might be off-putting to some viewers, but in the end the film feels whole.

Max’s time with the wild things is filled with joy and sadness. The film could have used a few more scenes that showcase the pure fun that Max has with the wild things. The world Jonze has created is so beautiful that it deserves a bit of time to just be enjoyed.

Still, Jonze is largely successful in his attempt to convey the emotion of a child that feels abandoned by his family.

Karen O, lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, wrote the music for the film. Her soundtrack is filled with enthusiasm and blends in wonderfully with Max’s escapades.

In a time when it seems Pixar is the only company that can make excellent family films, it is exciting to see Warner Bros. take a chance on Jonze’s vision. Due to the dark nature of the film, it sometimes feels more about kids than for kids, although its heart is in the right place.

This is the kind of film where everything blends together perfectly, down to the very last detail.

The children who watch it might not realize it yet, but Where The Wild Things is an instant family classic, and will only get better as they get older.

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No cure ZOMBIES from page 5 the new group Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research when both clubs were at the freshmen orientation this summer.

“A few representatives saw our table and thought it would be a good idea for the club devoted to brain tumor research to hop on board an event to support just that,” said Christine Chonka, vice president of SSBTR. Over 200,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a brain tumor in the next year. Brain tumors are the leading cause of solid tumor cancer death in children under the age of 20 and the third leading cause of cancer death in young adults ages 20 to 39, according to the National Brain Tumor Society Web site.

“There is no cure and whether it’s cancerous or not the tumor can have the same debilitating effects,” said Chelsea Monroe, president of SSBTR. Chonka thought the walk was successful in raising awareness.

“I also know many people who have been affected by brain tumors, either in themselves or a loved one,” Chonka said. “Brain tumors do not discriminate. They can affect anyone at any age.”

Brain tumors are more common and dangerous than many people realize, Chonka said.

“I think having a zombie walk to raise brain tumor awareness and support research is a good idea, especially for college students,” she said. “It’s an amusing play on the idea of zombies and brains that still gets the word out about the prevalence of brain tumors.”

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Fart jokes HILLIKER from page 5 movie is filled with fart jokes. Yeah, it doesn’t look good.

We should not have to be subjected to trash. Kids shouldn’t be watching the movies that studios make a quick buck off of. Movies like Up and Where the Wild Things Are are what people should be watching.

Mindless entertainment – things that were nothing more than glorified toy commercial or immature rubbish – filled my childhood and it’s absolutely disgusting looking back on it. These things should be made with deeper thought instead of treating the audience like morons.

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Falcons totaled seven shots in the half MSOCCER from page 12

But Falcon attacker Jacob Lawrence was fouled in the penalty box at the 85:33 mark, prompting a penalty shot. Lawrence nailed the game-winning goal to keep the Bulls winless in conference play.

“We played well,” said associate head coach David Hesch in a press release. “We continually fought throughout the contest. Ultimately, our lack of discipline and mistakes hurt us.”

Despite the total of seven goals, the game started off slow. The Bulls seemed to continuously be on defense as Bowling Green applied constant pressure on their opponents’ side of the field. During the first 45 minutes of the game, the Falcons repelled all of the attacks made by the Bulls and controlled possession.

“I thought in the first half there were at least a couple of opportunities that we should’ve taken advan-

tage of and just capitalize on,” said head coach John Astudillo. “And we didn’t.”

The Falcons totaled seven shots in the half. One of the blasts violently ricocheted off of senior defender Tom Beckvermit’s head, knocking him out for the remainder of the half.

Bowling Green’s shots kept coming on goal, and one of them finally landed in the net. Falcons’ midfielder Jacob Lawerence scored the only goal of the first half with a header off of a corner kick by midfielder Hunter Van Houten.

By halftime, it was clear to the Bulls that they needed to turn up the pressure.

“The coaches were definitely bringing us up,” said sophomore attacker Lucas Bassan. “All of us knew that this was the game that we couldn’t lose and we knew that we had 45 minutes to change the [direction] of the game. So we came up and ended up playing tough and hard.”

The affair quickly turned into a fast-paced physical soiree in the sec-

Roosevelt earned milestone FOOTBALL from page 12 the end zone, giving Buffalo a 21-17 lead.

Buffalo didn’t look back.

With Akron driving with less than two minutes left, junior cornerback Dominic Cook intercepted a pass and ran it 55 yards into Akron territory to preserve Buffalo’s third victory of the season.

“It’s great to win and I’m proud of this football team,” said Buffalo head coach Turner Gill. “It’s good to see a football team come together and have games like this where things are maybe a little bit rough, they’re struggling, but then you find a way to win. There was a phase in every part of the game where guys needed to step up, and they did step up. That’s what you have to do if you want to be a good football team and if you’re trying to win championships.”

The game did not get off to the best start for the Bulls. Akron started with the ball and effectively drove the ball down to Buffalo’s red-zone. True freshman quarterback Patrick Nicely handed the ball to redshirt freshman running back DeVoe Torrence, who made a strong move towards the end zone.

But junior defensive tackle Anel Montanez was there to make the tackle and knock the ball free.

Senior free safety Mike Newton – whose eight tackles put him over 300 on his career – scooped up the pigskin for the fumble recovery, just like the Bulls did so many times last season.

Buffalo’s offense quickly took the field and started their drive immediately to avoid a play review that could have overturned the fumble call.

Just a few plays later, junior running back Brandon Thermilus also went down with an ankle injury.

With Thermilus sidelined and Nduka recently out with an injury, senior running back Mario Henry came in and took the rest of the carries. He finished with a team-high 62 rushing yards on 20 carries.

With two running backs out and a stout Akron run defense, the Bulls relied more on Maynard’s arm. The signal caller went 20-for-35 through the air, accumulating 205 passing yards and scoring twice.

Roosevelt benefited from the increased passing attack. He broke Drew Haddad’s record for career catches, giving him 250 lifetime grabs. His 12 receptions on Saturday were a career-high and extended his consecutive catch streak to 45 games, the second longest in the country.

Roosevelt also finished the day with 100 yards – making him the first player in Buffalo football history to record over 5,000 all-purpose yards – and two touchdowns.

Despite the milestones, Roosevelt was more concerned with the result of the game. “[Breaking the record is] a great feeling, especially with the win,” Roosevelt said. “The good thing is getting a win and going from there. I’m not really focused on the records or anything like that, I’m just focused on getting the win.”

Buffalo will look to extend their winning streak next Saturday as they fly to Kalamazoo, Mich. to take on MAC foe Western Michigan.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Theme of time EXHIBIT from page 5 of a nest or burrow, with the materials each of us brought to the space creating the skeleton that we could then layer.”

The exhibit can be interpreted in a variety of ways, according to Krzwczyk. It can be viewed symbolically as the unused, cast-off remains of old art projects brought together to create a whole new piece.

Others may see it as a testament to the passage of time. There are still others who may view it as mere junk, with no meaning whatsoever.

“Although there is no conscious narrative in the installation, the sheer volume of artifacts and sensory information guarantees that a thematic web can be constructed by

the viewer,” Krawczyk said.

However, the clock from the entrance of the exhibit suggests an interwoven theme of time throughout the display.

“There is a theme of time, or that’s part of it,” said Ellen Rogers, first year MFA student and director of the Visual Studies Gallery.

Krawczyk expressed it as reclamation and memory. “[It is representative of] the space we all occupy in Buffalo, surrounded by an ever-changing mélange of structures and debris that informs, if not our individual work, than at least our attitudes and theory about what this city means to us,” Krawczyk said.

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ond half.

In the 46th minute, junior attacker Mike Unwin linked up with Bassan with a pass in between two Falcon defenders. Bassan capitalized and tied the game with his third goal of the season.

Buffalo’s offensive players continued the scoring explosion. About 20 minutes later, junior forward Mike Unwin scored his seventh goal of the season off a freshman defender Akil Howard assist.

The Bulls’ aggressiveness continued to show. The team took 11 shots in the half, five of which came from Unwin. Buffalo also had nine corner kicks during the half. Their physicality was evident as they picked up 10 fouls on the game, including one collision that took one of the Falcons out of the game.

Tempers flared as the players verbally contested some of these calls.

“As players, you’re always going to question the referee,” Bassan said.

“But I think overall he did a good job.”

As the game continued, the Falcons mounted a comeback. Attacker Cameron Hepple belted back-toback goals and gave BGSU a 3-2 advantage.

The Bulls’ final response came at 78:40. Senior midfielder Alex Marrello shot a 40-yard unassisted cannon into Bowling Green’s net, tying the game and setting up the disappointing finish.

“We got practice this Sunday.

While most people are going to be

sleeping are partying, we’re going to be out here training,” Bassan said.

“We’re going to be training hard the whole week and we’re going to come back knowing that we are a better team than this and that we still got a few games to go.”

The Bulls next game is this Friday at home versus MAC-power Akron.

The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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“Western Michigan is a program we respect a lot and they are a program we like to emulate,” said head coach Todd Kress. “We think a lot of them. They won the west the last few years and they’re a great bunch of kids.”

Coming off the disappointing loss to NIU, the team was playing with a chip on their shoulder. Wanting to put at least one win on the record sheet for the weekend, the Bulls came out banging on all cylinders.

“Coach [Kress] had said if we don’t change tonight and start winning in-conference, we are never going to change,” said freshman libero Tori Beckman.

After dropping the first game, 25-17, the Bulls got their revenge in game two by beating the Huskies by the same score. The Bulls problems have had problems with game threes this year. Thus, during the break after the second game, Kress addressed his team’s woes, hoping for a reverse in fortune.

“We have struggled in game three this year,” Kress said. “Every time we come out one game apiece, we have struggled. We just said in the locker room, something has to be different.

Don’t expect a different outcome unless we put something different into it.”

The difference for the Bulls was blocking. When game three rolled around, the Bulls blocked most of the spikes attempted by the Huskies. According to Beckman, when you control the net, you control the game.

“I think our blocking picked up tremendously,” Beckman said.

“When you get blocks, that adrenaline rush just kicks right through you, and that helps carry the team.

When we get a few blocks in a row, we start getting adrenaline and get-

ting excited, and I think that got us fighting the rest of the match.”

The Bulls took the third game, 25-13, and seemed as if they would be able to cruise the rest of the match.

The Huskies had other ideas though, forcing the match to a fifth game after taking game four, 25-15. But the Bulls took the fifth game, 15-12, to win the match.

Kress was excited to not only get the win, but to see the drive that led his team to victory.

“I felt that our kids fought tonight,” Kress said. “We were scrappy. We had 94 digs, 11 blocks, we served well, I am just proud of the way we defended the ball. We came out flat in the first game, and really turned it on after that and just fought our tails off. I couldn’t be more proud of the team.”

Beckman was a big part of the fifth game, getting most of her game-leading 36 digs in the final stanza. Junior setter Lindsey Schlegel led the game with 60 sets that were evenly distributed between a few players. Senior outside hitter Dani Silvers had 17 kills, junior middle blocker Kristin Bignell contributed with 14 kills, senior middle blocker Kelsey Lueders added 13 kills and junior outside hitter Marisa Hornbaker finished with 12 kills.

Kress, though ecstatic about the win, realized his team is not where they could be and that the team can still grow.

“We realize it is a step-by-step process,” Kress said. “We know to get from where we were to where we want to be is going to take time, but I’ll tell you what tonight definitely took us a big step towards our goal.”

The Bulls will travel to Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Friday to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas at 7 p.m.

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Coron all time leader in saves WSOCCER from page 12 Buffalo continued to struggle offensively into the second half. Toledo outshot the Bulls, 12-0, before Buffalo registered its first shot of the game in the 61st minute.

Hoping to ignite his offense, Thomas made a substitution 16 minutes into the game’s second stanza.

Freshman forward Stephanie Velez drilled home a penalty kick just 45 seconds after entering the game to cut the lead to 2-1.

Just four minutes later, however, Toledo put the nail in the coffin.

Rachael Kravitz struck a shot from inside the box to re-establish the Rockets’ two-goal lead.

Despite being outshot 21-4, missed opportunities played an important role in the Bulls’ loss, according to Thomas.

“In the first half we had the ball all the way beyond their goalkeeper, and weren’t able to put it on the net,” Thomas said.

Buffalo was unable to execute effectively in any aspect of the match. The team’s inability to put the ball on the attack ultimately led to their 11th defeat of the season.

“The biggest thing is we were reacting slowly to the ball,” Thomas said. “We weren’t anticipating very well today, and if you don’t do all the little things well, you’re not going to win soccer games.”

Though the game plan never came into effect, Thomas recognized his player’s effort.

“It was nice to see us keep battling,” Thomas said. “When we made it 2-1 in the second half, and got that goal back, the game took on another aspect. So it was nice to see

we were able to get the goal back and not just fold up and go home.”

The brightest spot of the afternoon came between the pipes for the Bulls.

After stopping 13 shots on net, Coron became Buffalo’s all-time leader in saves with 419. The record eclipses’ the 414-mark set by Nicole Pittaro between 1992 and 1995.

“It’s a true sign of her consistency, that she’s been here for four years and has always been a player you can count on,” Thomas said.

The Bulls followed their defeat to Toledo with a 1-0 loss at Bowling Green on Sunday. Read Wednesday’s issue of The Spectrum for coverage of the game.

E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com

Inept general-managing skills PATERNO from page 12 33 are currently on the active roster.

At the beginning of this year, a meager 18 of those players were starters. Of the 12 first-round selections, seven remain and only five start.

Buffalo has hardly drafted two starters per year through 10 drafts.

That’s not a recipe for success.

Rather than trading a first-round pick for J.P. Losman, Buffalo could have waited a year and taken Pro

Bowler DeMarcus Ware. Had the Bills drafted Keith Bulluck and Dwight Freeney over Erik Flowers and Mike Williams, the defense would have been solid.

Selecting Drew Brees, Dallas Clark and Nick Mangold over Nate Clements, Willis McGahee and John McCargo could’ve given the offense an identity.

In addition to Jauron, I would like to give special thanks to former head coaches Mike Mularkey and

Gregg Williams for their inability to scout and develop talent.

And thank you, Russ Brandon, Marv Levy and Tom Donahoe. Your inept general-managing skills have run the franchise into the ground.

It’s time for Ralph Wilson to send out an SOS. It’s only a matter of time before the Bills ship becomes unsalvageable at the bottom of the NFL sea.

E-mail: joe.paterno@ubspectrum.com

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SP O R T S Weekend splits continue

By MATT WEBER Staff Reporter Joe Paterno Asst. Sports Editor

What could have been So they won. Big deal.

Western New York was once abuzz in anticipation of the Buffalo Bills’ 2009 season. I can’t remember another offseason with so much hype for a team that hasn’t had a winning season in five years.

Just four weeks ago, I stated that I couldn’t help but be excited for the potential of the team.

Now the only thing I’m excited for is the eventual firing of Dick Jauron.

Barring a modern day miracle, Buffalo will miss out on the playoffs for a 10th straight season. Even at 2-4, the Bills have found a familiar home in the cellar of the AFC East standings, and have made a strong case as the NFL’s worst team.

Offensively, the Bills have been a disaster. Ranked 25th in the league, the unit has averaged just 15.4 points per game before Sunday’s gave versus the New York Jets.

Trent Edwards has been dreadful, Lee Evans has been invisible and the offensive line couldn’t protect its quarterback from a group of circus clowns.

The defense has been ravaged by key injuries. And the coaching staff – well, I won’t get started on them.

I have been a Bills fan my entire life and I have to say that this is one of the lowest points in the franchise’s history. Buffalo has hit rock bottom.

I can’t throw in the towel just yet, but there’s little reason for me to believe that I should hold onto it any longer. After I saw Bills fans turn on each other at the Ralph after the Browns game, I realized there’s little hope.

So where did it all go wrong?

To say Jauron is a terrible coach would be an understatement. His emotionless body walks the sidelines on gameday with no confidence in his players. He has turned the team into a mediocre mess and a laughingstock in the league.

But as much as I want to put full blame on Jauron and his staff, I can’t. The story of the Bills blunders goes deeper than the Jauron era.

Success of an NFL team is based upon the annual collegiate draft. A series of strong draft classes can bring in a talented group of players to build the core of a franchise.

I think the Bills have missed that memo.

The last time Buffalo made the playoffs was 1999. In the 10 drafts since then, the Bills have selected six times inside the top 15 picks, including a top-five pick in 2002. Of the 84 total players drafted, only see PATERNO page 10

Mediocrity is defined by a lack of winning and losing streaks. You can be a good team, but if you can’t string a series of wins together, you won’t advance in the standings.

Going into this weekend’s

homestand, the volleyball team had split their last three weekend matches and was hoping they could tally consecutive victories.

But the Bulls once again went .500 during the weekend. Buffalo (13-8, 4-4 MidAmerican Conference) welcomed Northern Illinois (10-10, 4-3 MAC) to Alumni

Arena on Friday night and wanted to go into Saturday’s game against Western Michigan (14-9, 6-2 MAC) with a win. But this did not come true as the Huskies defeated the Bulls, 3-1.

The Bulls kept the match against NIU close for the first three games. After dropping the first game, 25-23, they

came back and won game two, 25-22. The Huskies took game three, 25-22, and ended the match in game four by a score of 25-17.

After the loss, the Bulls hoped they could defeat the MAC West leading Western Michigan Broncos and not see VBALL page 10

Bulls thrive on fourth quarter drive

A trip to Big Ten power Purdue on Dec. 5 highlights the non-conference portion of the Bulls’ schedule.

Conference play begins on Jan. 9 when the team hosts Miami (Ohio) at Alumni Arena.

The Bulls finished last season 21-12 and fell one win short of an NCAA Tournament bid. Buffalo lost to Akron in the Mid-American Conference Championship and earned a spot in the College Basketball Insiders Tournament.

Scoreboard Friday

Women’s Soccer Buffalo 1 Toledo 3 Men’s Soccer Buffalo Bowling Green

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Volleyball Buffalo Northern Illinois

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Saturday Jeff Liu / The Spectrum

Mario Henry (middle) scored a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Buffalo end its losing streak with a 21-17 victory over the Akron Zips.

Too much Toledo

By JOE PATERNO and MATT WEBER Asst. Sports Editor and Staff Reporter

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Alex Marrello (No. 15) battles a Bowling Green defender during Buffalo’s 4-3 loss to the Falcons on Friday night.

Back-and-forth battle A slow first half didn’t stop the goals from pouring in during the final 45 minutes.

Down 1-0 at halftime, the men’s soccer team came out against Bowling Green and displayed an effective offensive attack.

But in the end, a late Buf-

After a lengthy delay, the men’s basketball team released its schedule for the 2009-10 season. The Vermont Catamounts will be the first regular-season opponent for the Bulls when they visit Alumni Arena on Nov. 15.

This season, the Bulls will play Wisconsin-Green Bay on the road for the first time in history.

see FOOTBALL page 9

By BRIAN JOSEPHS Staff Writer

Schedule unveiled for 2009-10 men’s basketball season

The Bulls will have plenty of opportunities to prove their local dominance when they host rivals Canisius and Buffalo State and travel across town to face the Niagara Purple Eagles.

By ANDREW WIKTOR Sports Editor Last season’s magic came back for a game.

The 2008 Buffalo Bulls team made its name with clutch turnovers and improbable fourth quarter comebacks.

Both of those aspects returned Saturday afternoon against Akron in what was essentially a MidAmerican Conference East Division elimination game.

Buffalo (3-4, 1-2 MidAmerican Conference) forced three turnovers, converted on all of its trips to the red zone and won the possession battle in a 21-17 victory over the Zips (1-5, 0-3 MAC). It was Buffalo’s second-straight victory after dropping four-in-arow.

Akron went into the fourth quarter trailing by seven but scored the first 10 points of the quarter to take a 17-14 lead.

The Bulls didn’t falter under the pressure and on the ensuing drive marched down the field, entering the red zone on a 10-yard run by senior running back Mario Henry. Senior wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt got the Bulls to the 1-yard line and Henry capped off the drive by punching the ball into

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falo (5-8, 0-3 Mid-American Conference) mistake cost the Bulls in a 4-3 loss to Bowling Green (2-8-2, 1-2 MAC), pushing Buffalo’s winless streak to three games.

With the Bulls and the Falcons tied at three late in the game, overtime seemed imminent. see WSOCCER page 9

Last weekend, the women’s soccer team began its first winning streak of the season after beating Western Michigan and Northern Illinois.

Unfortunately, the Bulls could not extend the streak against Toledo on Friday afternoon, as they fell to the Rockets, 3-1, on the road at Scott Park.

While the Bulls (3-11-1, 2-4-1 Mid-American Conference) have underperformed this season, entering Friday’s matchup on back-to-back wins gave the team a newly found confidence. Prior to their two-game winning streak, the Bulls had been winless in their previous six games. With momentum on their side, Buffalo was intent on pulling the upset against a superior Toledo (8-5-2, 4-2-1

MAC) team.

The three-time defending MAC Champions got off to a quick start. Just three minutes into the game, Molly Cornwell gave Toledo a 1-0 lead on the game’s first shot.

Head coach Michael Thomas recognized that Toledo’s fast start set the tempo for the remainder of the afternoon.

“Toledo came out and played a great match,” Thomas said. “They got the early goal which always helps … they were definitely clicking on all cylinders today.”

In the 29th minute, Heather Wesley doubled the Rockets’ lead after blasting a shot past senior goalkeeper Amy Coron.

The Bulls were no match for Toledo through the first 45 minutes of the game. Not only were the Bulls held scoreless at the half, but also failed to record a shot on goal. see WSOCCER page 10

Football Buffalo Akron

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Volleyball Buffalo 3 Western Michigan 2 Cross Country at BGSU Falcon Invite

Women: 5 of 19 Men: 5 of 19

MAC Football Standings East Ohio Temple B.Green Kent St. Buffalo Akron Miami

MAC 3-0 3-0 2-1 2-1 1-2 0-3 0-3

Overall 5-2 4-2 3-4 3-4 3-4 1-5 0-7

West MAC C. Mich. 4-0 Toledo 2-1 N. Ill. 1-1 W. Mich. 2-2 E. Mich. 0-3 Ball State 0-3

Overall 6-1 4-3 3-3 3-4 0-6 0-7