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Students will now have the chance to explore Downtown Buffalo with new discounted rail passes. For $20 per year, students will be able to enjoy various activities downtown without the worry of purchasing a ticket for every ride. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
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(NFTA) and UB Parking and Transportation Services have established an agreement to allow students on the rail system with discounted passes. “We have been working for years to try to work together with the university for a university pass program, and this is of course a success,” said Lawrence Meckler, executive director at the NFTA. “We have programs at five other colleges in the area, and this is a partnership that will help both SUNY and the NFTA.” The discounted pass system is set up at numerous other colleges in the Buffalo area. Students at Canisius College, Erie Community College, Buffalo State College, Medaille College, and Bryant and Stratton College all ride both bus and rail at a discounted price. “The school pays the NFTA a fee for each
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semester. Depending on the school, it’s roughly $30 per pass,” Meckler said. “Some schools may charge the students. Some build it into a transportation fee.” Many students who attend UB and other schools are financially dependent on their families. These students can encounter difficulties getting around Buffalo outside of their designated schools if they don’t own a car or if they simply can’t afford to. Using public transportation is not only economical for students, it is also positive for the environment. By using the rail system, traffic can become less congested traveling to and from Downtown Buffalo. The number of vehicles seen on each campus may decrease as well. “We probably carry about 27,000 people a day, and the more people that begin to use the rail system, it could create a mentality for students to look forward to and possibly make them riders for the long term,” Meckler said. “Bus and rail is good for the community, and the better system you have, [the] better for the community to get around. It’s just environmentally friendly.” Overall, by using public transportation, the school’s carbon emissions should decrease considerably. It isn’t a secret that UB has parking issues. Many students are forced to come to campus earlier in order to find parking in time for class. Students and faculty members now have the option of parking their cars at LaSalle station and getting to campus using the rail system. In just five minutes, they can expect to reach South Campus with the option of transferring on to one of the school shuttles for further transportation. “The pilot program will support use of the NFTA’s rail system, provide connectivity between our campuses, decrease the number of vehicles coming to campus, while reducing the university’s carbon footprint,” said Maria Wallace, director for continued on page 2
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Law School Dean Selected For Attorney General’s Transition Team
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Eric T. Schneiderman, the Attorney Generalelect, has chosen University at Buffalo Law School Dean Makau W. Mutua to be on his transition committee to help recruit top legal talent to join the attorney general’s staff and to provide policy recommendations. Mutua is recognized as one of the world’s most prominent authorities on human rights law and will serve on Schneiderman’s Infrastructure/Technology/Regional Offices committee. Mutua is also one of 10 members that will serve on the attorney general’s Technology committee. This particular committee is co-chaired by Andrew Rasiej, senior technology adviser for the Sunlight Foundation, and Laura Ross, the former chief of staff for the Office of New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams. Schneiderman’s goal is to create a team above politics and partisanship, so the transition team is made up of top legal experts from New York and throughout the nation. This team represents a wide range of professional talent across a diverse spectrum of backgrounds.
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Many college students are living secret lives. “Everyone and anyone can develop an eating disorder,” said Miranda Zimmerman, a junior dance major who suffered from an eating disorder beginning in high school. Catherine P. Cook-Cottone, associate professor of counseling and school and educational psychology in the graduate school of education, is an expert on eating disorders. Eating disorders and self-destructive behaviors have become increasingly prevalent among college students, specifically females, according to Cook-Cottone. “It is believed that as many as 15 to 30 percent of college females have eating disorders, with up to 50 percent having regular symptoms such as binging, purging, skipping meals, and excessively exercising,” Cook-Cottone said. “There are fewer studies on college males, but rates for abnormal eating may be as high as 10 percent.” Cook-Cottone said that college students today experience stress from many different sources – academic, social, familial and cultural. “With full-scale adoption of high-stakes tests in U.S. schools, worries about college and the future, competition in sports, and an increasingly image and media-oriented culture, teens feel pressure to succeed on all fronts,” Cook-Cottone said. Dance majors especially feel the pressure around campus. “A lot of students today don’t have much support at home. Families are overworked and are dealing with financial pressures. Many people are primarily concerned with making ends meet,” said Arielle Cole, a senior dance major. Rigorous academic course loads prove to put students on edge as well, causing some to carry out self-destructive behavior. “Losing a few pounds started getting out of
control until I became obsessed with what was going into my body, the number on the scale, and how I looked,” Zimmerman said. Individuals suffering from eating disorders experience difficulty not only in how they look, but how they feel. “The eating disorder affected me in so many ways. Physically, of course, I was nothing but bones and was constantly cold,” Zimmerman said. “I would wear a T-shirt, a thin long-sleeved top, a bigger long-sleeved top, a hooded sweater, and a winter coat with gloves on to class because I was so cold. My circulation was bad. I was losing some of my hair, and I was continually exhausted.” To help battle eating disorders on campus, UB offers the Eating Disorders Treatment Team through Counseling Services led by Carissa Uschold, a counselor and adjunct professor. “We utilize a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach for the treatment of eating disorders,” Uschold said. “This includes psychotherapy, psychiatry if necessary, medical management and nutritional counseling. The team meets bi-weekly to coordinate treatment.” Uschold remarks that many of the students in treatment for eating disorders may also have other mental and physical problems that must be addressed as well. The other issues can include depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and relationship concerns. “Maybe college students want to be in control of something. Maybe they are depressed or stressed. Maybe they feel singled out in a group of people,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said that her eating disorder took control of her life and consumed her every
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Buffalo’s Winter Wonderland REBECCA BRATEK Staff Reporter
It’s that time of year again. December has just begun, the holidays are near, and white flakes are starting to fall from the sky. And the City of Buffalo is ready to jumpstart the winter season. On Saturday, First Niagara Bank and Buffalo Place will be presenting the 2010 Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza. This annual event marks the official opening of the free skating season at Rotary Rink and marks the beginning of the holiday season for the City of Buffalo. Festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. with activities for attendees of all ages. Santa and his elves will be in attendance from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will be ready to visit with children. The young and young at heart can also enjoy Santa’s holiday gifts, horse and wagon rides, clowns and balloon art, and face painting. All activities are offered free to the public. Rotary Rink will remain open until late March, depending on weather conditions. Guests who bring their own skates will be able to enjoy free ice time. Skate rentals are $2 for children and $3 for adults. At 6 p.m., the countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree in Fountain Plaza will commence. Byron W. Brown, mayor of the City of Buffalo, Christopher C. Collins, Erie County executive, and a representative from First Niagara Bank will serve as distinguished speakers before leading the countdown. Santa will light a fireworks display over the rink following the countdown and official lighting of the tree. Saturday’s festivities mark the 27th consecutive year Buffalo Place has produced the downtown tree-lighting event. This event not only opens Rotary Rink to a season of free ice skating but also stands as the marquee event showcasing the Buffalo holiday season. Rotary Rink is downtown Buffalo’s only free outdoor ice skating rink and offers the public an affordable and fun social alternative. “The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, presented by First Niagara Bank, is a fantastic way for families to celebrate the start of the holiday season in Downtown Buffalo,” said Jackie Jonmaire, marketing coordinator for Buffalo Place, Inc. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is located at the corner of Main and Chippewa Streets. The rink is easily accessible from the NFTA rail system. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the concession stand at Rotary Rink. Additionally, the neighboring Coffee Culture shop will be open from noon until 10 p.m. For more information on this event, the 2010-2011 free ice skating season, and Buffalo Place, Inc., visit http://www.buffaloplace.com or call the offices at (716) 856-3250. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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Parking and Transportation Services in an interview with UB News Center. “It is another step forward toward greening UB.” Although the NFTA rail schedule does not run 24 hours a day, students are welcome to expect changes if the demand for rail use starts to increase. “Right now, we haven’t seen any immediate changes, but if the demand is there and the program is a success, then the NFTA would be open in going forward to extend the hours,” Meckler said. “This is just the start and I think a lot depends on the success and the demand.” On the other hand, many people just don’t want to deal with public transportation at all. “People who drive do so just so they won’t have to deal with public transportation. It’s not that public transportation is horrendous, but you don’t have to rely on anyone else to get where you need to go,” said Melissa Magris, a junior psychology major. If more members of the community begin to utilize the NFTA bus and rail system, they will be able to demand more dependable service and expect to receive it because of the increase in customers. The NFTA promotes the expansion of their service as long as the demand is there.
Russia has been selected as the host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Qatar has been named host of the 2022 tournament. The decisions were made on Thursday after a secret ballot was held between 22 executive FIFA members. Russia received nine votes in the first round of voting and gained a majority of 13 in the second round. Russia was picked ahead of England, Spain-Portugal and Holland-Belgium to host the games in 2018. Qatar received a majority of 14 votes in the fourth round of balloting, beating out the United States, Japan, Australia and South Korea. The balloting was held in Zurich, Switzerland, where representatives from each eligible country vied to have their nation named host. This is the first time that either country will be hosting the international tournament. In 2007, Brazil was awarded host nation of the 2014 World Cup. It was the only country to enter a bid for that year.
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thought and move. “Every day, I was mentally affected because the moment I woke up until the moment I fell asleep revolved around my disorder and food,” Zimmerman said. “I was affected emotionally because the disorder made me keep to myself so that I could be in complete control, so I did not do much socially.” Eating disorders, otherwise known as “Ed,” can show two different versions of an individual’s personality. Victims of eating disorders feel as if “Ed” is a different part of self and not who they really are. “Many students tell me it is as if they have two selves – the high-achieving, happy, and accommodating self and the eating-disordered self. These students work hard to
thruway were stranded after a sudden flurry of lake effect snow made driving impossible. Two airport shuttles and the NFTA have begun to rescue the motorists, some of whom have been stuck in their cars for over 12 hours. They are being taken to the Cheektowaga Senior Center, which the American Red Cross has turned into an emergency shelter. The thruway was shut down overnight as cars were lined up for four miles going westbound and over five miles in the eastbound direction. Vehicles at the end of the backups have started to be removed by tow trucks. It is unclear at the moment how long it will take to clear away all of the cars and snow. Officers say that some of the trouble started after a tractor-trailer flipped on the westbound side near exit 53. This caused a series of accidents leading to an even bigger buildup of vehicles Officials estimate that a few hundred motorists have been stranded and that no major emergencies have been reported. Troopers were available to bring medication to some and provide limited food to diabetics and pregnant women.
meet high standards, which they often set themselves,” Cook-Cottone said. The constant overload of unrealistic media standards is thought to be the greatest drive for the high prevalence of eating disorders around campus. When image matters, many individuals take drastic measures to meet and exceed what they perceive as realistic expectations. “Providing an additional layer of stress, media culture is sexualized and consumer-oriented, with less emphasis on community and spiritual connections. Many believe that schools and churches have lost their central role as socializing agents,” Cook-Cottone said. For those individuals struggling and afraid to seek help, don’t be. Contact counseling services at 120 Richmond Quad for more information. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
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“My role on the team is to identify senior personnel to be hired by the AG-Elect and to make policy recommendations,” Mutua said. Mutua received a Doctorate of Juridical Science from Harvard Law School in 1987 and served as co-chair of the 2000 Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law. He was appointed by the Government of Kenya
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human rights, international business transactions, and international law. His appointment to the Attorney General’s transition team allows for Mutua to keep his post as dean of the law school. “The work of the team takes place in Manhattan, although members of the team can also be linked by conference if they are unable to personally be there.” Mutua said. UB’s law school is the only public state law school, and the fact that Mutua was selected puts the quality of the school in high standing. “This is a feather in the cap of UB because this recognizes the importance of the law school,” said Ilene Fleischmann, vice dean for alumni, public relations and communications at the law school. Mutua acknowledges how his position will positively affect UB. “My appointment to the AG’s Transition Team is a recognition of the UB school of law and the importance that the Western New York legal community plays in the administration of justice in New York,” Mutua said in an interview with the UB News Center. Local students have recognized the law school and Western New York’s impact on the political system in New York State. “I think it says something good about the UB school of law,” said Chanel Bryant, a junior legal studies major. “Schneiderman could have picked someone from [a school] like NYU, Columbia, Fordham or Cornell, but [instead] he picked Mutua from UB. I feel like that says something pretty obvious [about the quality of our school].” Mutua is looking forward to working with the Attorney General and the impact that the committee will have on New York State in general. “I am humbled that Schneiderman has placed such great faith in me, and I pledge to do all [that] I can to help his office uphold the rule of law,” Mutua said. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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The Chinese Exercise Blatant Sexism in Selecting Chengguan Officers Women Have to be Young and Pretty to Serve The Chinese are making beauty a requirement for its female urban police force, the Chengguan. In order to overcome a public image of a violent, brutal force that intimidates and abuses citizens and merchants living in its urban areas, the Chinese police are going through a series of major facelifts. Some districts, like Guangdong, changed the police uniform from the traditional gray-green to a warmer blue, while places like Wuhan, located in the heart of China, have resorted to “staredowns” instead of physical action to enforce city rules. Xindu, a district of Chengdu, has implemented the most serious change. Starting in 2003, the district has added a female-only segment to its police force – women chosen solely for their physical attractiveness. In order to prevent the media and the public at large from viewing the police as a brutal force, the district has decided to only hire women between the ages of 18 and 22, above 5-feet-2-and a half inches, with a good body and “the five facial features in proper order.” City officials have also mandated that all women in this special force retire by age 26. The female police force seems to provide mainly an aesthetic presence, as they have no real power to take action against violators of the city rules and can only threaten to tell their male superiors or fellow
Noah’s Ark-Themed Attraction is Problematic Construction Project in Kentucky Raises Church-and-State Issue Three years ago, the fine state of Kentucky blessed us with the Creation Museum, and now they’re at it again. Indeed, another Christianitybased tourist attraction is going to be built in the Bluegrass State, and this time, it’s a lot more ambitious. It’s a full-scale replica of Noah’s Ark. The estimated cost for the park is $150 million, which will come from two organizations: the for-profit group Ark Encounter LLC, and the non-profit Answers In Genesis, which was also behind the construction of the Creation Museum. The planned park has been stirring up controversy because Ark Encounter seeks to recover
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officers about suspected violations. It seems that the innate problem in a “looks” based criteria is that the police force is a public entity. While private enterprises, like Hooters or clothing stores, can be selective in hiring people that fit a particular brand or image, a public service should not discriminate based on outward appearance. While The Spectrum feels that it is not a bad idea in general to have height and weight requirements when it comes to ensuring that officers are agile and can effectively perform their duties, physical attractiveness should never be a consideration. Certainly an extremely overweight or very petite officer is not an ideal public defender, and for these reasons he or she might rightfully not be considered for the job. But to discount a candidate for not having a beautiful face or a slender figure, characteristics that have no impact on job performance, is a grossly misconstrued take on job requirements. In addition, it is blatant sexism to use this female police force in an attempt to distract the media from the truth behind the Chinese urban police. As public servants, the Chengguan are supposed to maintain order within the district, not provide an attractive smokescreen to shield the brutality of the Chengguan. We cannot indict the Chinese without acknowledging American superficiality. It is taken for granted in American culture that looks are a consideration in the job market and play a factor in college and professional school interviews. However, while looks may be an element that determines professional success, it is comforting to know that our government is not actively enforcing exterior standards and that it does not automatically discount those that do not match or exemplify physical perfection.
25 percent of the project’s cost by recouping sales tax revenue paid to the state on tickets, lodging, and other goods. Many people believe it’s wrong for a park promoting Christian beliefs and ideals to receive money from the state. It has been viewed as a violation of the separation of church and state. We at The Spectrum agree with this sentiment. We have no problem with the park being constructed, but we believe that when a park promoting the ideals of one specific belief receives funding from the state, it crosses the line between church and state in a manner that is simply unacceptable. If the park was simply going to be giving the history of Christianity, it would be a different matter. But this is not the case; the park is specifically promoting values and ideals from the Bible. By giving money to an endeavor that specifically promotes Christianity, the state would be implicitly endorsing Christian beliefs itself. One of the reasons why this project is receiving funding is simply favoritism toward Christianity.
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When Viruses Attack It was 1:45 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, and something was seriously wrong. I had already crawled into bed when I realized I didn’t know what bus I would have to take to get to school the next day. Naturally, I decided to go online and check the schedule. And that’s when it happened. When I clicked the Firefox icon to go online, it wouldn’t start. It told me I had some kind of virus. Naturally, this message was the virus itself. My computer had been infected, and I wouldn’t be able to use the Internet. I panicked. I use the Internet for everything. Listening to music, communicating with my friends, and reading n e w s stories. I’ve become fully immersed in the digital age. Going back to the way it was before seemed like the scariest thing imaginable. To my surprise, it’s actually been quite pleasant.
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If a tourist attraction with a Muslim or Jewish theme was being built, it would be unlikely to receive such state support, as seen from the outrage over the proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero, which was never considered for state funding in the first place. Admittedly, Kentucky is a very Christian state. Out of all Kentucky residents who attend church, less than 1 percent belong to a denomination that is non-Christian. Additionally, the park would do wonders for Kentucky’s economy. Not only would the construction of the park create many new jobs, but also Kentucky’s large Christian population would likely visit the park in droves. It would bring in a lot of tourism dollars, too. Unfortunately, none of these things make the state funding any less problematic. It is wrong for a religious organization to receive funding from the state under any circumstance, no matter much it would help the economy. We have no problem with the park being built; we simply believe the state government should not play a role in it. It would violate the spirit of the Constitution, and it would not be fair to other religions.
Don’t get the wrong idea; I’m not one of the luddites who loathes modern technology. I love the Internet with all my heart. I’m not even one of those anti-Facebook people. I love having a network where I can talk to people I might not otherwise be able to talk to. The only problem is, there was no escape. Anytime I had sent an important message to a friend on Facebook, I’d be checking every two hours to see if they’d gotten back to me. I’d constantly be checking Twitter to see if any of the celebrities I follow had said anything interesting. I was beginning to base my life on what was going on online. Living without the computer has been more refreshing to say the least. I’ve had more actual conversations with people over the past month or so, and my home life is more rewarding. It’s easier to watch football on Sunday without rushing into my room every few minutes to see what’s going on with my fantasy football league. When I check my Facebook and my e-mails at school, I actually have something to discover. Normally, I check everything so frequently that I tend to receive e-mails and notifications one by one. It’s nice to have an element of surprise when I go online. continued on page 6
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So Where Did You Go to School? It’s unfortunate how much a school name matters in the job game. We all know the complaint. Regardless of the actual educational experience you had or the amount of work you put in, the odds are that when competing with someone from Harvard, Cornell, or maybe even Ithaca or Geneseo, all other things being equal, the guy or gal with UB on a resume has a slight disadvantage from the get-go. Now, as disheartening as it may be, there is undoubtedly some basis for such a bias. Colleges with well-known, prestigious reputations attract high-quality teaching staff and motivate competitive, intelligent students to apply. The result is usually an intensive academic environment that will probably guarantee that anyone who makes it through to graduation is pretty intellectually capable and hard working. And, at those top-tier schools, the ability to associate and network with other incredibly bright students and respected professors shouldn’t be underestimated. But this long accepted practice can only go so far, I think. I attended SUNY Geneseo my freshman and sophomore years, before transferring to UB last year. Now, admittedly, the first years at college are a time when students are a little less motivated and are little more likely to slack off on schoolwork than later in their college careers. I was no exception, and I have the bruised GPA to prove it. However, my time (in the classroom, at least) after transferring to UB was exponentially better for me than the first half of my college experience. I had some of the best professors I’d had up to that point, worked harder than I ever had, and generally got a lot more out of the whole experience than before. Perhaps it was due mainly to the stronger department for the major I decided to change to, but I can say without much hesitation that I’ve received a better education and have been better prepared for whatever I end up doing after graduation at UB than at my previous school. I don’t think my case is an exception. Schools are more than a name or reputation or position in the rankings. Students have to find the right fit and take advantage of opportunities in order to be qualified and well prepared. In reality, an Ivy League school may simply not be a good fit for a student, regardless of whether he can get accepted or not. If students go to a college with the wrong environment, in the wrong city, without professors they can connect with, or without a good program in the area they end up studying, they might not be able to put in the work or effort necessary to receive the preparation and education the college is expecting them to get. My own personal dissatisfaction with my schooling at my first college says nothing to the caliber or quality of the school other than the fact that it was not quite right for me. I’m sure that some students at Geneseo receive a quality education that prepares them for the future, but for me this was not the case. As it turns out, those high school counselors and teachers reminding you to just go to “the best school continued on page 6
THE WORD AROUND CAMPUS Although not quite as raunchy as Generation’s personals once were, these are voices of UB students who have something to say. If you want to be heard, too, write us a blurb online at ubspectrum.com. Some of the wittiest remarks will appear in the paper in no particular order. (Edited for grammar.)
> To the two guys sitting across from me at Tim Hortons
who couldn’t stop bragging about their cheating... you make me sick. World Civ is a stupidly easy class, good luck with the rest of college if you can’t handle that. And I hope your RA finds all your blow.
> Have the Spectrum reporters ever thought about
double-checking their facts, quotes, etc? It’s like they make it a point to misrepresent events and people at UB.
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Movie: Love and Other Drugs Release Date: Nov. 24, 2010 Grade: B In a world where it seems like there is a new romantic comedy coming out every five minutes, it’s refreshing when a filmmaker can put a new spin on an overdone trend. Love and Other Drugs has accomplished this and the end result is interesting entertainment. Set in 1997, Love and Other Drugs revolves around the character of Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), the charming, underachieving, and womanizing son of a doctor who is smart enough to become one himself, if he only had the desire or the discipline to do so.
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Love and Other Drugs: Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway run the emotional gauntlet of love and death in Love and Other Drugs.
Overshadowed by his millionaire brother Josh (Josh Gad, Bored to Death), Jamie becomes a pharmaceutical salesman for Pfizer. Led by his goofball mentor Bruce (Oliver Platt, Bored to Death), Jamie enters the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales, determined to outsell his rival salesman Trey Hannigan (Gabriel Macht, One Way to Valhalla). Everything changes, however, when one day, Jamie meets Maggie Murdock (Anne Hathaway, Alice in Wonderland), a beautiful and free-spirited artist with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Instantly attracted, they begin a highly sexual relationship with no emotional strings attached. Things get complicated, however, when both begin to realize that, despite their better judgments, they have fallen in love with one another. Writer/director Edward Zwick (Defiance), best known for his heroic films, has tried his hand at the rom-com genre with surprisingly good results. The film is part sexually-charged comedy and part heartfelt drama. The plot of the film is a little all over the
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place. It begins with an overcharged scene of Gyllenhaal’s character selling stereo equipment and continues this hyperactive glimpse at pharmaceutical sales until about halfway through the film, when it suddenly becomes softcore porn for a while. Toward the end, the film switches gears again and becomes a heartfelt struggle for Gyllenhaal’s character to come to terms with the mortality and bodily decline of his beloved. Because of the quick stylistic transitions that occur throughout the film, the characters are constantly changing and evolving, and the two leads are forced to adapt accordingly. Luckily, the film has been well cast and this is not a problem for Gyllenhaal and Hathaway, who both deliver quite believable performances. Both characters begin as sexually hungry, intelligent, and quick-witted individuals who complement each other nicely from the get-go. Luckily for audiences, both leads are easy on the eyes as well, which is good, because the amount of nudity pushes the censors even for an R-rated film.
However, as time goes on, both characters develop a mature relationship and both have to deal with their own issues in different ways. As more emphasis is placed on the deteriorating health of Hathaway’s character, the film begins to evolve into a very moving study of the power of love and emotional strength. A scene in which Hathaway’s character attends a Parkinson’s patient seminar is especially touching. While both of the leads give fine performances, Hathaway shines in this film. She portrays the emotional turmoil of a Parkinson’s patient with complexity and believability. A scene in which her character drinks in order to numb the emotional and physical pain of her disease is both realistic and heart wrenching as the audience watches her character go on an emotional rollercoaster, quickly moving from depression to anger to frustration and back again. While Love and Other Drugs doesn’t hit the target straight on, it attempts to add a new spin on the romantic comedy genre and succeeds in many ways.
Buble in Buffalo MEGHAN HOUSTON Staff Writer
Who: James Twigg What: The Warrior’s Way When: Friday night Where: Any movie theater Why: It’s cowboys versus ninjas. Enough said. Who: Carey Beyer What: Buffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets When: 7:30 p.m. Friday night Where: HSBC Arena Why: The Sabres haven’t played a game since last Saturday and the withdrawal is giving me the shakes. Who: Vanessa Frith What: Aqueous When: 10:30 p.m. Friday night Where: Nietzsche’s Why: They’re a homegrown Buffalo jam band with a great and unpredictable live show.
The crooner tunes and big band numbers aren’t the only styles Michael Bublé knows how to perform. Bublé and his band came to HSBC Arena Wednesday night to sing songs ranging from his original “At this Moment” to the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling.” It was evident from the start that he wanted to ensure an energetic time for all in attendance. “If you want to dance then get up and dance,” Bublé said. “Don’t worry about people telling you to be quiet. This is your night.” His fans seemed to take that as a sign to let loose and go crazy. A pack of ravenous middle-aged woman danced and sang like teenagers, while countless college students jumped around as Bublé covered Michael Jackson’s famed “Billie Jean.” “It was the best concert he’s done,” said Tara Bodziak, a junior business major. “He was so funny and charming. It was amazing.” Bublé took time out of the show to sign autographs and take pictures with his followers, showing the appreciation he has for his fan base. “I’ve wanted to be able to sing for audiences since I was a kid,” Bublé said. “Well, actually, I wanted to be an actor after I saw Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Bublé then went on to play “Shake it Up Baby,” the song from Bublé’s favorite scene in the movie, which brought the
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Big-band crooner Michael Buble gave the crowd what it wanted at HSBC Arena Wednesday night.
entire crowd to its feet. “This was the most amazing concert I’ve ever been to,” said Amanda Lombardo of Buffalo. “I didn’t want it to end.” Bublé’s audience ranged from those fresh out of the womb to those with one foot in the grave. While some people stayed seated, others were on their feet for the entire concert, jumping and singing in perfect time with Bublé’s performance. Bublé also made it clear that he has a great appreciation for his supporting bandmates. He gave each of his band members an introduction and joked around with them throughout the duration of the concert. “I truly believe that these are some of the greatest musicians in North America,” said Bublé. “I’m going to get out of the way and let them play.” The band members then each traded
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turns playing in the spotlight, showcasing their vast array of talents. Their skill was not lost on the crowd, as everyone in attendance seemed to get into their performances. “This has been one of the best nights of my life,” said Aubree Cudney of Buffalo. “He is so funny and seems so sweet.” While Bublé was the main attraction, his opening act, Naturally 7, got the crowd going from the get-go. Naturally 7 is an a cappella group that mixed its R&B-inspired sound with humor to get concertgoers out of their seats and on their feet. Using only their wide range of vocal talent, the group members recreated the sounds of drums, guitars and DJs for an authentic hip-hop feel. The crowd was on its feet while Naturally 7 sang Motown songs and taught audience member how to dance. “My favorite is the man who does the bass,” Bodziak said. “It’s incredible how low he can get his voice.” Bublé also called the group out to participate in a few songs with him. They then walked all around the audience, singing and dancing with the crowd. After the show, the group was singing autographs and taking pictures with those who were willing to buy a CD. “I gushed at every song,” Cudney said. “Both Naturally 7 as well as Michael Bublé seemed to leave the audience wanting more.” Bublé came out for an encore, during which he sang “Me and Mrs. Jones,” originally performed by Billy Paul, and ended the concert singing without a microphone or any instruments. Despite the snowstorm that awaited concertgoers outside, Bublé fans left HSBC Arena “Feelin’ Good.” E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Students created personalized helium-filled condom balloons in commemoration of World AIDS Day on Wednesday.
Facing AIDS TAHSIN CHOWDHURY Staff Writer
On Wednesday, condom-shaped balloons floated around the Student Union, but not for the purpose of making students laugh. Every 16 seconds, someone dies from AIDS, and SBI Health and Education Services participated in World AIDS Day to help students become more aware of this deadly disease and its effects. “This year, the theme was ‘Facing AIDS,’” said Courtney Bauer, assistant supervising counselor at SBI Health Education. “We offered free testing, condoms, and information to the students who came by.” A popular attraction at the event was the personalized helium-filled condom balloons. Another appeal was SBI’s free rapid STD testing, which is also available by appointment at Michael Hall. “There are a couple of different options [when it comes to getting] tested for HIV,” Bauer said. “What we did today was the rapid testing. It takes only 20 minutes. They just prick your finger and test the blood to see if you have HIV.” Those who got tested also had the option of meeting with trained health counselors in confidential rooms. AIDS is still a major issue around
the world, claiming more than 2 million lives yearly. Most of the people who are affected by HIV/AIDS are in South Africa and do not have access to the necessary equipment to get proper treatment. However, HIV/AIDS may also be a concern for sexually active college students, who frequently have many misconceptions about the disease. “We don’t force people into sexual knowledge unless they want it, but it’s important to spread the word among college students who are [likely to be engaging] in sexual activities,” Bauer said. According to Shannon Gawel, a junior media studies major and event coordinator for SBI, SBI Health and Education Services wanted to give people accurate information about AIDS and engage students in an open discussion. “You don’t have to be afraid to talk about it,” Gawel said. “AIDS is a global issue and the more information we can spread about it, the better.” SBI Health Education hopes to hold another event similar to this in April, during STI awareness month. The office is located at Hayes Annex C on South Campus or can be contacted at 829-2584 for additional information. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
Even though Pegula has a surplus of money to spend, that is not the lone reason the Sabres and their fans should be excited for the change. This guy has a passion for hockey, and specifically the Sabres. Pegula is not looking to turn the Sabres into a profit. “He wants to win Stanley Cups – as in plural,” his friend was quoted as saying in a Buffalo News story. The 59-year old is a Sabres fan, and he even had season tickets while they were playing at Memorial Auditorium. He is a real hockey guy through-and-through and is just what the Sabres and their fans need. Pegula’s love for the sport and a desire to own a winner reminded me of my favorite owner in sports, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Cuban puts everything he has into his team. He sits courtside at every game and has even walked out on the court to argue with referees in multiple instances. He has earned a series of fines from NBA commissioner David Stern, totaling around $1.7 million, for actions during games or at press conferences. He is possibly the most visible and passionate owner in sports, and there are very few like him. While some might find such a character like Cuban annoying, there’s no denying his success. The Mavericks have been one of the most consistent franchises in the NBA since Cuban took over, making the playoffs every season. Cuban’s aspiration to be the owner of the best team in the league is obvious through his dedication to constantly improving his team. Cuban is an actual fan of the Mavericks. The Sabres might be getting a replica of Cuban on a smaller scale, which is perfect for the Buffalo sports market. Believe it or not, unlike most billionaires, Pegula doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page. Because the league has a salary-cap, he can’t use his money obnoxiously, like the New York Yankees, to put a winner on the ice by buying the league’s top talent. But what he can do is put his players in the best situation to succeed, and he already has a solid foundation to build on. Lindy Ruff is the longest-tenured coach in the NHL and is considered one of the best in the league. He has one of the top fan-bases in hockey that never has trouble selling out a home game. And while the Sabres aren’t performing up to standards this season, they are a very solid young team that is a few pieces away from competing for a Cup. It is still unknown how much pull he will have in the organization, but we know that he will surround himself with the best front office his money can buy. The city will be able to relate to Pegula because he wants to bring the cup to Buffalo just as much as the fans want it. Everyone is on the same page, and he might buy the Bills once Wilson is deceased if everything works out. I don’t know a lot about hockey. I’ve only recently started following the sport in the past couple of years. But I do know an owner with that type of dedication to his team will result in nothing but success. E-mail: chris.rahn@ubsepctrum.com
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for you” were right on target. If I had only taken their advice a little more seriously, I could’ve saved a whole lot of time in getting my college career on track. So what is really in a college name? What can a diploma from Harvard or Yale really guarantee you that you wouldn’t get from a community college? Nothing, I think, beyond an impressive name on a diploma. Despite all that, it would still be unrealistic to do away with the ranking system or expect employers to judge transcripts from all schools equally. When hiring students straight out of college, employers have very little available by which to judge applicants apart from their success at school and how challenging they understand that school to be. But the fact that someone went to Cornell or Columbia, I suspect, will only get him so far. It will likely give him a serious advantage on only his first couple jobs out of college, before his real-life work is available to be evaluated. If graduates are capable, intelligent, and ready to work, no matter where they went to school, a little time and a perhaps a little extra effort will put them on level footing with ivy league grads (if they deserve to be). E-mail: brendon.bochacki@ubspectrum.com
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Don’t get me wrong; there are times when I’ve missed my computer. Sometimes I get bored when I have nothing to do but watch TV and listen to my CDs, and sure, it’d be easier if I didn’t have to write all my columns from school. With that said, it hasn’t been nearly as bad as I thought. Living without a computer has reminded me of the life that exists beyond the monitor. It was a reminder that I needed, because when all I did was check my Facebook over and over again, things got sort of dull. I’ll get my computer fixed pretty soon, and when I do, I’m sure I’ll still be using it on a regular basis. With that said, I will not be the mindless zombie I was before. A computer virus is never a good thing, but in this case, it did teach me a valuable lesson: don’t live your life through your computer. E-mail: john.hugar@ubspectrum.com
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The men’s basketball team traveled to West Point on Wednesday looking to remain undefeated in the state of New York this season. They did just that, barely. The Bulls (4-2) outlasted the Army Black Knights (4-3), 56-54. Senior point guard Byron Mulkey saved the day with a clutch jumper from the foul line with 12.3 seconds left to ensure the victory. A rough first half, which saw the Bulls commit 18 turnovers, proved to be the clear-cut problem. Bulls head coach Reggie Witherspoon was not happy with the team’s lack of focus in the first half, but he took some solace in the way they responded in the second half. “[Committing] 23 turnovers is way too many,” Witherspoon said. “It’s one of the rare games you’ll see where a team has more turnovers and less rebounds and still wins.” The Bulls were able to overcome their first half turnover woes by taking better care of the ball after the break. Witherspoon attributed the adjustment to going with his top lineup. “One of the things we did was shorten our rotation a bit,” Witherspoon said. “We played quite a few people in the first half. But it’s a process and it’s not because [the younger guys] aren’t good players. They’re just growing.” Mulkey scored 10 points and added three more steals to his nation-leading total. He had seven rebounds, the last of which came off of a miss by Army forward Ella Ellis on a shot that would have tied the game. The backcourt tandem of Mulkey and junior shooting guard Zach Filzen played 76 minutes in the win. Filzen added three more trifectas to his season total and led the Bulls in scoring with 14 points. He also grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists in the win. Witherspoon really liked what he saw out of his two upperclassmen guards. “Byron was extremely composed throughout most of the game,” Witherspoon said. “Zach did
Byron Mulkey Hits Game Winner TROY HAIMOWITZ Staff Writer
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The men’s basketball team shook off first half struggles to defeat Army 56-54 Wednesday night in West Point.
Brown Does It Again Bulls Dominate Against Local Rival STEVE CARR Staff Writer
The women’s basketball team traveled 10 minutes down the road looking to repeat what the men’s team did earlier this year– run Canisius out of its own gym. Buffalo (4-3) utilized a dominating second half performance to rout its Big Four rival 79-50 on Wednesday night. Both teams came out playing at a fast pace from the opening tip. However, the first half was sloppy for the Bulls as they committed several key turnovers that allowed Canisius (2-3) to keep the game close. The Bulls cleaned up their play in the second half and ended up winning the turnover battle, 19-14, which was key in the victory. Head coach Linda Hill-MacDonald was especially happy with the way the Bulls closed out the game. “The energy was incredible on the floor for every player,” Hill-MacDonald said. “Even when we brought [bench] players in, there really wasn’t
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the same thing. He was composed and able to play hard. Both those guys really stepped up and took the challenge.” The play of Mulkey and Filzen was nicely complimented by a breakout performance by junior forward Mitchell Watt. Watt has struggled at times this season to get things going, but he scored six of the Bulls’ first nine points to set the pace, as they jumped out to a 9-0 lead to start the game. Watt finished the game with 12 points, eight rebounds, and five blocked shots to lead a solid defensive effort for the Bulls. Witherspoon feels the team’s defensive effort has been consistent all season. “The one thing that’s been consistent, is that our defensive pressure has been pretty good,” Witherspoon said. “I don’t know that [Army] ever got comfortable, and this is a team that scores a lot of points. I think we were able to get them out of their rhythm a bit.” The Bulls were outrebounded in the game 43-36, and they allowed the Black Knights to grab 23 offensive boards. After the game Witherspoon struggled to remember a time when a team he coached gave up so many offensive rebounds. Coming into the game, Army’s junior guard Julian Simmons led the team in scoring, averaging over 20 points a game. The Bulls shut down Simmons, forcing him to shoot 1-for-14 in the game. He finished with only 10 points, eight of which were recorded at the free-throw line. Black Knights senior forward Jeremy Hence scored 21 points in the loss. He also tallied 11 rebounds, earning a double-double. The Bulls renew their Big Four rivalry on Saturday, when they travel to Olean, N.Y. to play the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (3-2) at 7 p.m. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
CHRIS RAHN
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More Than Just Money Buffalo sports fans have constantly complained about the ownership of their two teams. The public feels that current Sabres owner and former politician Tom Galisano is too cheap. Not to mention about half of the Bills faithful wouldn’t be phased if the football team’s owner, Ralph Wilson, were to croak right now. I’ve heard every complaint because I listen to every call on WGR 550’s Whiner Line every morning. I’m the guy who listens to all of your whines and decides the best ones to put on air. I’ve heard it all. This city is full of pessimists when it comes to sports. This week, though, Buffalo fans have a reason to believe the future of the Sabres will be in good hands. Billionaire Terry Pegula, the 110th richest person in the country according to Forbes Magazine, is trying to purchase the team. Whether or not Galisano will sell the team is not decided, but the $175 million offer will give the current owner something to think about for sure. continued on page 6
a drop off in the energy. prepares herself daily.” They were really feeding The Bulls undoubtedly off of one another.” proved that their chemistry as a One big reason for team has grown since the beginthe Bulls’ lopsided vicning of the season. Hill-MacDonald tory was senior forward credits this to the hard work Kourtney Brown. that the team put in during the offseason. Brown finished the night with a stellar 26 Over the summer, the players points and 15 rebounds, made commitments to themselves her 33rd career doubleand their teammates, according double. She, however, to Hill-MacDonald. They were was quick to credit her on campus playing pick-up and teammates for the viclearning more about each other. tory as well. The results the team is seeing early on stem from that commitment. “I get double teamed, I get triple teamed and It was easy to see that the it’s easy to kick it out to Bulls were all on the same page on Alexa Strudler /The Spectrum Wednesday night. Brown thinks my teammates because I Canisius, the women’s basketball that this is only the beginning and know they’re going to hit Against team dominated in the second half and the shot,” Brown said. “I rolled to a 79-50 blowout win at Canisius . that the team will become even know they’re going to closer as the season progresses. be open. Like coach has “I think right now our chemsaid before, we all sync together really well.” istry is really great,” Brown said. “We’ve had a Hill-MacDonald had high praise for her senior couple games to build it up and integrate our forward. freshman and now we’re clicking. We do it in “Kourtney Brown is one of the most phe- practice and it transfers over into the games.” nomenal players I’ve ever had the pleasure of Freshman forward Kristen Sharkey has played coaching,” Hill-MacDonald said. “What you saw well this season for the Bulls and she turned in on the court today is what she does every day at another great performance off the bench against practice. So she’s always prepared because she the Golden Griffins. She finished the game
with 14 points in 14 minutes and grabbed four rebounds. Hill-MacDonald is happy with the play of the freshman early on and attributes her success to the way she plays inside. Sharkey makes it hard for opposing forwards to deal with her inside and takes some pressure off of Brown offensively. Hill-MacDonald is excited to see what she’ll be able to accomplish during her career. The Bulls played tough and physical throughout the contest and were able to make the most out of their trips to the free throw line. Buffalo sealed the victory by going 21-for-30 from the charity stripe. Brown knew this game would be a slugfest coming in and she was happy with the way her team responded. “Every year Canisius is always a physical team and we knew it was going to be a physical game,” Brown said. “It’s nice when you’re able to get to the line and hit the free throws. We were prepared for their physicality.” Canisius failed to have a single player score in double-digits. The Bulls shut down the Griffs and held them to 31 percent shooting for the game. Buffalo outrebounded Canisius 50-38. The Bulls will return home Monday for a tough test against Duquesne (4-1). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Alumni Arena. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
THE SPECTRUM SPORTS PULSE
> Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 8:20 p.m. (NBC) > Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers, 4:05 p.m. (CBS) > New York Jets at New England Patriots, Monday 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)
> Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics, Friday 8 p.m. (ESPN) > Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz, Friday 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) > New Orleans Hornets at San Antonio Spurs, Sunday 7 p.m. (NBA TV)
Intramural Basketball Champions
> No.1 Auburn vs. No. 19 South Carolina, at the Georgia Dome, Saturday at 4 p.m. (CBS) > No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 13 Nebraska, Saturday, at the Cowboys Stadium, at 8 p.m. (ABC)
> Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres, Friday 7:30 p.m. (MSG)
> Men’s Basketball at St. Bonaventure, Saturday 7 p.m.
> Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators, Saturday 7 p.m. (CBC)
> No. 2 Oregon at Oregon State, Saturday 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Carefree: Tuna Sniffers Justin Cuddeback Connor Dever
Kevin Frainier Kevin Harbour Chris Skipper
Competitive: The Blouses Ryan Armstrong Nathan Campanis
Greg Carson Ryan Connor Daniel Kim
Terrence McKenzie Weston Shapiro