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The future of Buffalo’s waterfront UB Alumni Association presents conference

DANNIELLE O’TOOLE Staff Writer

Some say that Buffalo has two seasons: winter and construction.

Others, however, are trying to prove that adage wrong by transforming the Queen City’s waterfront into a recreation and tourism destination that would thrive four seasons out of the year.

UB alumnus Tom Dee, the president of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), spoke at a UB Alumni Association event on Thursday at Chef’s Restaurant to explain to the UB Community what’s next for Buffalo’s waterfront revitalization.

“The issues brought up at UB Downtown events are always current and relevant,” said Mike Jankowski, the alumni office associate director of UB Downtown events.

“There is probably no topic more relevant to the Buffalo community right now than what is happening with the canal site. After Bass Pro pulled out as a retail anchor, it is important that we know what is coming next. We are able to get a first hand view from an alumnus who [the UB Alumni Association] have a personal relationship with.”

The ECHDC is a subsidiary of Empire State Development and its mission is to rejuvenate Buffalo’s

Vote 4US Party dominates senate Elects promise to listen to student body ANDREW WIKTOR Editor in Chief

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On Thursday, the UB Alumni Association held an event at Chef’s Restaurant to discuss a $53 million plan aimed at redeveloping Buffalo’s waterfront.

inner and outer harbor areas and restore economic growth to Western New York, based on the region’s legacy of pride, urban significance and natural splendor.

The Er ie Ca na l Ha rbor

Redevelopment Project is a $53 million waterfront infrastructure effort focused on transforming approximately 12.5 acres of idle inner harbor land. It was first initiated in 1999.

The goal of the project is to

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Schoenle brings SUNY Police to new heights DEMIRE COFFIN Staff Writer

Upon becoming chief of University Police at UB, Gerald Schoenle has brought a high level of professionalism and has pushed the UPD to earn accreditation from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.

The accreditation process for the University Police was completed after almost two years. In order to become accredited, the University Police identified policies that were outdated and re-wrote them to strengthen the department and security on campus.

UB community members have noticed the differences in security measures that Schoenle has implemented.

“When I first started working [at UB], there was a different police chief and a different police force because of it,” said Dr. Sherri Darrow, director of Wellness Education Services. “Ever since [Schoenle] got on board, everything has [become] so fine. [UB] has a very respectable police force.

The UPD is currently the first and only SUNY Police Department to receive accreditation from the state.

“I suggest that [all SUNY Police Departments] should become accredited,” Schoenle said. “It’s a great process that makes [each organization] a better police department.”

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The accreditation program is comprised of 132 standards, which are divided into categories of administration, training and operations.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services has specific procedures and policies that adhere to what aere considered the best practices among police departments throughout the state.

Schoenle credited the University Police staff for pushing toward and embracing the changes to the department. Along with fellow officers, Schoenle developed 80 new policies and procedures and instituted a system that enables University Police officers to disseminate emergency warning via e-mail and the Internet.

During Schoenle’s time at UB, the UPD has instituted a joint bike detail with the Buffalo Police Department, with officers patrolling Main Street throughout the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, the department has installed new lights, emergency phones and security cameras on South Campus with the help of University Facilities. They are hoping to bring such improvements to North Campus this year.

While Schoenle hopes to gain national accreditation next, UB University Police’s accreditation has encouraged other SUNY institutions to seek accreditation. “[The accreditation] says a lot about Schoenle,” said Bart Ingersol,

The leadership of Gerald Schoenle, chief of University Police, was the driving force behind the University Police Department being granted New York State accreditation.

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On Thursday night the Vote 4US Party all but swept the Student Association senate election, winning 11 out of the 12 available positions. At the same time, the student mandatory activity fee referendum passed with 1,475 votes.

The senate, which is made up of six on campus residents; six off campus students; the three Executive SA Board members (President, Vice President and Treasurer); the Speaker of the Assembly and six coordinators; works closely with the clubs at UB to ensure that they have the necessary materials to successfully exist. The body of representatives is responsible for allocating the SA budget and recognizing, or derecognizing, SA clubs.

Yanco Escano, a junior business major, received the most votes (507) out of the on campus candidates, while Autumn Shaffer, a sophomore undecided major, lead the way for off campus votes (348).

Candidates became eligible by obtaining 100 undergraduate signatures and attending the candidates meetings. Some of the new Senate members decided to get involved in the election because they were • see SENATE | page 2

On Campus

Yanco Escano 507 votes Katherine Pizzutelli 479 votes James Gibbons 459 votes Jonathan Grunin 451 votes Leslie Kylachman 439 votes Darwinson Valdez 435 votes

Off Campus

Autumn Shaffer 348 votes Fahad Sherwani 337 votes Albert Spade 307 votes Adel Imani 302 votes Vilona Trachtenberg 292 votes Karolina Peysakhov 289 votes

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also establishing a new maritime and entertainment center in downtown Buffalo.

“We want the waterfront to encompass retail, entertainment and commercial aspects,” Dee said. “The waterfront will be a place where Buffalonians can enjoy all four seasons.

Having a [new] downtown ice skating rink is a big part of our vision.”

After Bass Pro pulled out as a major tenant for Buffalo’s waterfront in July, the ECHDC started looking for multiple tenants to develop the area. The ECHDC is currently working with local artists and retailers to create a public market space.

“The waterfront revitalization will not only provide a recreational center but it will also help Buffalo’s economy,” Dee said. “Through property tax, sales tax and job opportunities we will make our money back.”

Some people throughout Western New York are skeptical if this project will make significant strides in the near future, but Dee is confident that the progress will speak for itself.

“We have everything a project like this needs,” Dee said. “We have a vision, we have leadership and we have money. With these tools there will be measurable differences in the Waterfront within the next two years.”

The community hopes that canalside development will revolutionize Buffalo into a booming tourist spot similar to other popular waterfronts, such as the Baltimore Inner Harbor and the Boardwalk Complex in Erie, Pa. “If you build it they will come,” said Paul Hammer, the Alumni

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“The waterfront will be a place where Buffalonians can enjoy all four seasons.”

- Tom Dee ECHDC president programs and events chair. “A boardwalk with unique stores, restaurants and nightclubs will encourage people to go out and enjoy the waterfront.”

The Erie Canal Harbor, which is open to the public every day, is located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Marine Drive.

The harbor can be accessed through temporary entrances at the foot of Main Street and Scott Street, or by way of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, located on the northwestern edge of the harbor site.

previously involved in student government, while others simply wanted to effect change on campus.

Vilona Trachtenberg, a sophomore economics and political science major and an off campus senator, was previously involved with SA and enjoyed tackling the challenge of winning an election.

“I decided that I wanted to run for senate because I was on the Student Assembly last year and wanted to have my voice and ideas heard more,” Trachtenberg said. “Since in order to be on senate every senator has to be voted for and elected, it seemed like an interesting challenge that I was excited to take on.”

Katherine Pizzutelli, a sophomore business major and an on campus senator, was in the Leadership House last year and wanted to stay involved with the student government. Pizzutelli recognized how important SA is, drawing an analogy to the human body.

“Student Association is crucial to the livelihood of UB,” Pizzutelli said. “It is the heart that pumps the blood through to all of the veins.

UB students should expect their student government to keep the ‘blood’ pumping to every part of the student body.”

Fahad Sherwani, a senior computer engineering major and an off campus senator, decided to get involved because he wanted to alleviate some of the issues that clubs face.

“Last semester, while working for certain clubs, I realized the challenges faced by the E-board and the club members,” Sherwani said. “Over the summer I learned about the workings and responsibilities of the senate. A combination of both urged me to run for the senate so that I can bring positive changes to facilitate all the clubs. I really look forward to an exciting year to serve the student body.”

Sherwani’s excitement seems to sum up the sentiments felt by the rest of the elects. Every member is eager to get to work and bring the students exactly what they want and deserve.

“What I personally plan on doing for the students is to listen to them,” said Albert Spade, a senior business major with a marketing concentration and an off campus senator. “I want to hear any and all issues and/ or complaints and evaluate them objectively. I would like to see the proper allocation of funds to deserving clubs as well.”

Spade, who is a member of both Delta Sigma Pi and the Undergraduate Management Association, is a transfer student who got involved with SA this past summer working as a temp in their office. He quickly realized how much impact SA can have and also understands the frustrations that clubs face when they lack financial stability.

Adel Imani, a junior biology major and an off campus senator, sees SA as the backbone to student life and would like to see students grow more vocal and express their opinions.

“For the UB students, I pledge to do my best to bring them what they are entitled to, which is the full UB experience,” Imani said. “…I am asking the students to come out and speak their minds [and] let the SA know of their likes and dislikes because, after all, it’s our school and it’s time we get active.”

All in all, the new senate has promised to fairly distribute funds and ensure that the students receive everything they’ve come to expect as students at UB. They plan to evaluate clubs’ needs in an unbiased manner, promote transparency and represent every student.

“I believe that I’m a person that can represent my peers as a whole, due to the fact that when I make my decisions, I don’t only think about the majority of the students. I also seek to understand the needs of any minority group of students,” said Darwinson Valdez, a sophomore political science major and an on campus senator.

The new senate has urged students to get involved in order to help effect change. At their first meeting the senate will elect a chair that will function as the senate leader by calling meetings and setting the agenda.

The previous two senate chairs have gone on to become SA President.

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Pitfalls of social networks becoming more apparent

Users must be more careful than ever about what they post Facebook has been getting a lot of attention lately, and it’s not just because of The Social Network, the Hollywood hit based on the popular website’s creation (although that does have a lot to do with it).

More and more, Facebook and other social networks like Twitter have been making their way into the news, many times as part of legal and civil cases and disputes. Most recently, Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University freshman, was driven to suicide after being a victim of “cyberbullying,” which has since become a new buzzword and hot news topic.

Clementi’s roommate, who illegally shot video of Clementi having sex with another man and proceeded to share it online via Twitter, now finds himself in legal trouble in addition to the obvious moral transgressions he is guilty of. Though the roommate quickly removed the “tweets” from his Twitter account, authorities easily recovered them.

Websites like Google “cache” everything that happens on the Internet in its own storage area, so even if one removes a Facebook status or a tweet, it’s still somewhere out in cyberspace.

The moral of this story: if doing the right thing isn’t even enough to keep you from posting incriminating material online, consider that it can be used against you by detectives and lawyers.

There have been many recent cases where social networking has gotten people into trouble.

Last month, a juror was removed from a trial in Detroit, Mich. and fined $250 after she posted on her Facebook account that it was “gonna be fun to tell the defendant they’re guilty” before the case was over.

If you are on Facebook, make sure you are familiar with your account’s privacy settings. If you’re not careful, you could be sharing your information with the whole world rather than just the people that you are “friends” with.

If you’re still in school, consider your life after graduation every time you post. Job employers often use Facebook to easily eliminate candidates that post questionable material (LinkedIn is a more professional way to network in the business community).

It is troubling that in today’s world, we often know a wealth of information about people that we wouldn’t even say hello to in the hallway. People seem more eager to share information about themselves in an online public forum than they are to reveal in person.

Recently, Twitter and Facebook granted users the ability to post their location along with a status update. In an online world where stalking is already way too common, it is probably not a good idea to allow others to find you so easily.

Of course, social networking can also be extremely beneficial. It is a great way to stay in touch with friends, promote events and causes you are a part of, and share experiences. More than ever, though, users just have to keep in mind that everything that gets posted in the cyber world has consequences in the real world.

U.S. issues travel alert for Americans in Europe Issued in response to suspected terrorist plots Over the weekend, the State Department advised Americans to exercise vigilance and remain aware when traveling to Europe. A “travel alert” was issued, which is a step below a “travel warning,” which would discourage Americans from traveling at all.

The decision came in response to recent reports of suspected al-Qaeda terrorist plots in various cities and countries in Europe. It is unclear, however, when and where a terrorist attack might take place.

Great Britain, meanwhile, has also upgraded the threat of terrorism from “general” to “high,” citing France and Germany in particular as places to be wary of.

If you are planning on vacationing in Europe over winter break or studying abroad next semester, do not let this news deter your plans – at least not yet. The best thing you can do is take the news at face value and treat it as nothing more or less than it is. Without any leads as to where or when an attack might happen, there are no grounds to suspend or cancel plans to travel to certain areas.

It’s true that in the post-9/11 world, people must be more careful. But a terrorist attack could just as easily happen here in the U.S., so there’s no reason to overreact about Europe yet.

If you do travel to Europe, however, do heed the government’s warning. Be especially aware when using public transit, particularly on underground subway systems. Also, important landmarks sure to have large concentrations of tourists and other

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citizens around them would be more likely to serve as targets for an attack.

Most people that visit European nations are obviously going to visit these landmarks, which is completely justified. The recent government warnings only serve to urge those visitors to remain alert and take notice of their surroundings at all times.

Many, including members of the editorial board, consider studying abroad to be one of the most rewarding experiences that you can be a part of during college. Like any other rewarding experience, though, there are certain risks involved – the risks implicit in traveling and going on adventures in distant lands.

Until more news surfaces that advises to the contrary, keep filling out those study abroad forms if that is what your heart is set on.

The reports of the possible terrorist attack stem from the July capture of a German citizen with connections to al-Qaeda, who confessed that he met with an associate of Osama bin Laden and that bin Laden wanted attacks carried out in Europe.

Currently, however, the German interior ministry maintains, “There is still no concrete evidence of imminent attacks in Germany.”

Though the reports of possible attacks are scary and discouraging, we cannot let them determine our lives. In 2010, it is just an unfortunate fact of life that we must all be vigilant and highly aware at all times, especially when traveling.

JAMESON BUTLER

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Generation satire Am I the only one that is bored with this polarization in politics?

I am so sick of having to scour the Internet to find anything that remotely resembles a logical thought.

It’s ridiculous that the numerous cable news channels are so busy debating who has a bias that they barely report the news.

You know there is a problem with our media outlets when a satirist on Comedy Central is the most trusted name in the news. Jon Stewart has made his career by hitting politicians where it hurts and saying what others won’t.

While he might be the most trusted name in news, even he himself says he is just a comedian, not a newscaster.

Whether he is a proper newscaster or not, Stewart is the voice of millions that normally are voiceless.

Stewart will be holding the Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington D.C Oct. 30. At the same time, Stewart’s fellow satire star, Stephen Colbert, will also be hosting the Rally to Keep Fear Alive, also in Washington D.C. The two are trying to show that there aren’t just two extreme sides to an argument, but there are actually plenty of people that see validation in both sides of the discussion.

These two might have been trying to make Glenn Beck look ridiculous for holding his Aug. 28 rally, or maybe they think they can do some good.

Whatever their reasoning is, the two of them may be emceeing one of the biggest political events of our generation.

Our parents grew up in turbulent times. Their generation had the Cold War, the Kent State Massacre and Ronald Reagan. They had plenty of things to be angry about.

Forty years ago there were students protesting on college campuses all the time. Now it is considered radical to have an on campus rally.

Somewhere along the line, the youth stopped caring and started letting politicians get away with their shady business. Stewart and Colbert are attempting to restore the fire in our bellies.

Most people see Stewart and Colbert as liberal.

But it doesn’t matter what political orientation you have: the problems in politics are so blatant that they are no longer a party issue.

We have more than enough things to be angry about. The economy is in shambles, politicians are unwilling to work together and the news is full of fear mongering.

The timing is perfect for these rallies. With midterm elections coming up, politicians will have to take notice of other ideologies that would often be overlooked by elected officials.

This is a chance for your voice to get heard in a system where it usually goes in one ear and right out the other.

If you have an opportunity to attend this event, I highly recommend it. Stewart and Colbert have some friends in high places, so there is no telling who might stop by.

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Agung Austin Lewis wrote the article titled “Archuleta is second place no more.”

P.8 There was a problem with our reflow and we ended up

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Pioneering scholar of queer studies and art historian joins UB faculty DAVE JOHNSON Staff Writer

Until recently, the study of gay culture, sexuality and its effect and presence in mainstream culture itself was not focused on the level of history, art or human nature.

Within the past few decades, Dr. Jonathan Katz, UB’s new associate professor of visual studies, has been changing that notion.

According to the Sept. 9 issue of The New York Times, the first major museum exhibition to focus on sexual difference in the making of modern American portraiture will open on Oct. 20 in the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution. Katz and David C. Ward, a National Portrait Gallery historian, co-curated the exhibition.

The exhibition, “Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture,” considers the role of sexuality in the period of post-war American art, culture and its depiction. “Hide/Seek” is the first of its kind: a major museum exhibition focusing exclusively on sexual difference, exploring themes of gender,

desire and social behaviors.

Throughout the decades, Katz, who will also direct the new visual studies doctoral program, has worked with numerous institutions and programs created within that sphere to combine queer politics and art history on a professional level.

“What I wanted to do was to explore the perceived sexual binary difference that we see in society by focusing on the artists who were closeted gay artists during one of the most homophobic periods in American society, the 1950s and 1960s,” Katz said. “We have two seemingly separate groups of people supposedly - totally straight and totally homosexual - and never the two shall meet. Well, it turns out from an art historical standpoint that view really isn’t accurate.”

The exhibition is accompanied by a 304-page catalog, which will be published within the next few weeks

by Random House. The publication, also titled “Hide/Seek Difference and Desire in American Portraiture,” will explore the concealed influence of closeted gay artists on American artwork. “Hide/Seek” will feature artists including Andy Warhol,

Chen said. “[Katz was] certainly seminal in forming the academic inroads to this line of work, and despite his work’s provocative nature and his daring to challenge to socialpolitical landscape and status quo, he’s always very measured, very calculated and professional, rising to the challenge and never daunted by it.”

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Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Robert Mapplethorpe.

Millie Chen, associate professor and chair of visual studies, praised Katz’s originality and balance of socio-political activism and academic work.

“From a theoretical and professional standpoint, and from a curatorial standpoint, he’s just unmatched in this field of work,”

While the exhibition pays close attention to the 1950s and 1960s, it will extend back to the turn of the 20th century, through the surfacing of the modern gay rights movement with the 1969 Stonewall riots, the AIDS epidemic, and will focus on issues up to present day.

“One of the things I stress more than queer studies in this exhibition is that I’m ultimately a historian, and I’m trying to emphasize that we cannot deny history.” Katz said.

Specifically, Katz and Ward’s exhibit will showcase gays and lesbians in a society that marginalized them into a point of both external and internal influence within art, society and American culture itself.

“What happened for so many years was that sexuality was

foreclosed upon,” Katz said. “Art was a high value commodity in which the wealthy, who were primarily socially conservative, made up the core consumer level, so many gay artists had to not so much conceal or deny who they were, but to redefine who they were.”

In the New York Times article, Ward emphasized that his work with Katz reinforced the prevalent social and political atmosphere of present day. Upon examining society in this light, there is an ever-present irony now at work within the gay rights movement of oppression through liberation.

“The way the political establishment forced gay people into the public debate for the pursuit of power, just as they shut them out, combined with the gradual liberation of gays in society,” Katz said. “We have what Michel Foucault called in the History of Sexuality, a reverse discourse. Forcing people to acknowledge gays in that context forces them to see that gays face the same problems and have the same aspirations as everybody else.”

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president of the SUNY Police Chief Association and chief of police at SUNY College at Oneonta. “[Schoenle] has an outstanding background in law enforcement and recognizes the value of accreditation. This is something that other

police chiefs have wanted to do, but Schoenle has gotten it done and has everyone moving.”

Schoenle holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminal justice. He began his career as an aircraft maintenance specialist in the Air Force in the 1970s and served with the Buffalo Police Department

from 1980 to 2000.

During his time at the Buffalo Police Department, Schoenle rose from patrolman to captain of communications and administration.

Additionally, Schoenle served as director of public safety training for Erie County Central Police Services for five years and as assistant chief

of Arlington, Texas for one year.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services accreditation allows the University to become better equipped to serve its community as per its mission statement.

“We deal with alcohol, drug use and sexual assault here at

the Wellness Center and we have respectable partners at the police department,” Darrow said. “They are respectable, responsible and proactive. We’re lucky, and the students are lucky.”

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his past Saturday, Buffalo citizens braved the rain and freezing cold to see one very angry, yet quite hilarious man.

Comedian Bill Burr, originally hailing from Canton, Mass., performed this past Saturday at the Center for the Arts and did not disappoint. From his furious nature to his sidesplitting material, Burr was a hit with everyone in attendance.

When performing in Buffalo, comedians tend to target sports, wings and weather. Burr was no exception to this rule.

Unafraid to offend Bills fanatics, Burr joked that after last week’s Buffalo Bills game, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick looked like “a guy lost in Home Depot.” The good-natured crowd met this quip with a mixed chorus of laughter and light hearted boos.

Sticking to his football themed rant, Burr went on to comment on his hatred for the pathetic, nearly decade old Jets cheer and the lack of fear involved with going to a football game in today’s world.

Burr’s style of comedy can be described as traditional in nearly every sense. His performance is built around all the outlandish stories he’s collected throughout his career and he relies on real world events to garnish laughs from the crowd.

However, his performance isn’t without its own distinctive characteristic.

Several times during his performance he mentioned that he has a temper, which could be considered a slight understatement. However, Burr makes it work by channeling it into his comedy for hilarious results.

Thanks to his enraged mindset while on stage, Burr doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind on a range of modern topics. Among them was the Tiger Woods scandal.

Describing it as a tragedy, Burr explains that what happened to Woods wasn’t his fault. He goes on to say that Woods is considered the “king” and that when women marry the king, they need to realize he’s going to have many temptations around him, the likes of which most other men will never experience.

But among all the vulgarity and brutal honesty, Burr also takes a serious moment to tell the audience that

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Bill Burr used his wit and anger to fill the CFA with laughter Saturday night.

he is trying to turn his life around.

He claimed he tried not drinking for 70 days, but found himself very bored so that was the end of that.

Burr also took a stab at the hosts of ABC’s The View and their opinion on domestic violence.

“No reason to hit a woman? I would never do it, but I can think of 17 right now. Even if I came home drunk, I could knock off at least nine,” Burr said.

He goes on to say that whatever happened to Rihanna was tragic, but she was not absolved of blame.

“It’s not like she was just sitting

there and then this shower of fists and elbows hit her,” Burr said.

In addition to his take on sports and spousal abuse, Burr also felt it necessary to shed some light on his idea of faith and judging by the amount of laughter generated, the crowd was glad he did.

Organized religion has always been a target of Burr. He is a fan of science and proving why things are the way they are and he states his dislike for the “stories” of religion. Burr jokes that when, and if, Jesus ever returns he’ll probably be on a seven-headed horse wielding a lightsaber.

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If anything, this joke might have converted a few audience members in attendance.

What separates Burr from modern comedians is not his clever one liners or impersonations, but his ability to analyze the world for what it is while incorporating his anger and humor.

Right now Burr is in a good place, both on the stage and off. As he said, he is trying to turn his life around and dreading getting his girlfriend a ring. Hopefully however, turning his life around doesn’t mean abandoning the world of comedy.

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With FIFA 10 winning multiple sports game of the year awards in 2010, FIFA 11 had some big cleats to fill.

Staff Writer

Mixing a heartwarming collection of meaningful ballads and powerful melodies, Seal has done it again with his newest album entitled Commitment.

Now, putting opponents in body bags with missilelike slide tackles and faking them out of their shoes with 360 degree ball handling has never been more fun.

EA Sports has found a pretty tried-and-true method of creating sports games: they take the previous year’s game and make enough changes to satisfy fans, but not too many to break the game.

EA has a monopoly on sports games and their releases, though extremely polished, are getting predictably stale. Saying that FIFA 11 is better than FIFA 10 shouldn’t surprise anyone.

The only question is, how much better is it?

The graphics look like they might be a little crisper, but no one will really be able to tell from the camera angles that the game uses. To say the least, it looks just as good as its predecessor, which is more than sufficient.

The newly added goalie controls are a welcome addition. Gone are the days of criticizing the AI, yelling about why it didn’t make an easy save. Now, when a dive comes a split second too late, players need look no further than their own controller for the blame.

FIFA 11 offers better ball control and more realistic player traits.

Personality+, the most advertised new feature, is a small, under-the-hood change to FIFA 11. It is a system designed to not just make the gameplay feel more authentic, but the players themselves more realistic. EA has, to the best of their ability, given each player in the game a play style that corresponds to their reallife strengths and weaknesses.

While playing, it is not overwhelmingly noticeable, but it does make a difference when combined with the tuned up passing system.

Together they help the player’s movement stay fluid.

When using a player such as Cristiano Ronaldo, handling the ball changes.

It really helps to know that the real-life superstars can actually replicate the things they are known for on the field. The skill moves flow

better and controlling them feels more intuitive, making it easier to keep the ball a little closer to your feet and harder to lose.

The penalty shot system has been revamped as well.

There is now an oscillating meter that determines the composure of the player before taking the shot. At the same time, the left analog stick changes the aim and holding shoot changes the power.

The system seems somewhat retro compared to the rest of the gameplay and is reminiscent of old-school Madden field goal kicking, but it works well and the composure meter makes the player have to worry about choking under pressure.

The worst thing about the game is that when it starts up, there is a frustrating number

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of screens that must be filled out before the game is even playable. This is because of EA’s new “online pass.”

In order to play online, a new copy of the game or an online pass purchase is required. While the virtual paperwork is frustrating and it may seem a bit like money grubbing, it really isn’t too big of a problem and will hopefully just make retail stores lower their used game prices.

FIFA 11 is nothing more than the aggregate of its predecessors with a few more bells and whistles. The game is exactly what fans have come to expect from EA’s yearly releases. As with most of their sports games, FIFA 11 is loads of fun and worth the money EA is charging.

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The musical veteran, already on his seventh fulllength album, hails from the United Kingdom where he is no stranger to the pinnacle of success.

With two albums having hit the No. 1 spot on several different charts, Seal attempts to repeat his previous achievements with Commitment. This album follows up the 2008 release, Soul, which also hit the Top 20 list on the ARIA charts.

For fans of classic Seal, this album is a real treat. Holding a tight grip to his old, soothing and sensual style while touching on some new areas of soul, Seal’s most recent release pours out emotions onto those who choose to give it a listen.

With deep and meaning f ul ly rics combined with f lowing and soulf ul instrumentals, Seal creates a beautiful harmony of music, which is nothing less than expected from such a musician.

Album: Commitment Artist: Seal Label: Reprise Release Date: Sept. 28th Grade: B+

Notable album songs include “Silence,” “Big Time” and “Secret.” The track “If I’m Any Closer” opens the album with a great intro that helps to build momentum for the rest of the disk.

“Secret” is a soft song filled with sweet emotion written for his wife, Heidi Klum.

Adversely, “Big Time” is a change of pace from many of the album’s other tracks. With a more upbeat feel, it’s packed with rhythm and really makes you move.

“Silence” serves as a return to the slower feeling but still brings the same level of emotion and heart-felt lyrics that Seal is already so famous for.

So dim the lights, pour the wine and light the candles because Seal is back at it again. Even those who aren’t Seal fans, the album is most certainly worth a listen, even if it doesn’t have “Kissed by a Rose.”

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Boxing club open to all ASAL NASSIR Staff Writer

An abundance of blood, sweat and tears is producing tremendous success and numerous champions.

Over the last five years, the UB Boxing Club has been transforming students with no previous boxing experience into masters of the ring.

The UB boxing club is striving to provide organized boxing at the collegiate level, teach proper techniques in a controlled environment and set attainable goals for members through teamwork and discipline.

“We have produced 19 Golden Glove Champions coming out of the basement at Clark Hall,” said Dean Eoannou, an athletic trainer and boxing coach.

Despite the lack of funding and bare bones equipment, Eoannou, who has 30 years of boxing experience, is still helping students reach new levels of success.

“We know what it takes to be able to compete and win,” Eoannou said.

Boxing is a great exercise program that focuses on toning and

strength. Students who never tried boxing in real life outside of video games can still join the club, get a great workout and release stress.

Current club members are enjoying the exercise by burning calories, gaining confidence and releasing stress.

“I got into it when I was in high school. It is a great way to channel stress; you let all your emotions out on a bag, and then you feel great,” said Jared Callahan, a junior exercise science major.

Boxing is not only for the males around campus. Coaches are encouraging women to give the sport a try as well.

“One of my most memorable moments was when Wendy Casey won the championship in 2006,” Eoannou said. “Wendy Casey was a junior math major when she won six championships after only two years of training.”

Club Communication Director Okoa Kinsey, a senior environmental design major, hears comments from females about boxing being a male support because it requires power and strength, but believes that those

comments are only myths.

“The common stigma about boxing is that it is a physical sport that emphasizes brute strength but it is really about strategy and technique,” Kinsey said.

Beyond boxing and physical training, the club is participating in community activities that can help make a difference in the city of Buffalo. The club helps inspire children at the Big Brother, Big Sister Organization of Erie County.

The leadership at the UB boxing club is looking for role models who can benefit from the club and make a difference in their communities.

“We look for someone who can learn, someone who can physically implement what they have learned and someone who make themselves an asset to a broader community” Kinsey said.

Club classes are offered to all students Friday and Saturday at the Richmond gym, located in the Ellicott Complex, starting at 6 p.m.

“It is a fun environment and I encourage students to try it,” said Nicholas Cherchio, a sophomore exercise science major and club president.

Students who are more interested in boxing as a sport than an exercise program should try to attend classes at 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at Clark Hall.

The Boxing Club is hosting a Black tie dinner for the champions at the Classic Five restaurant on Niagara Falls Boulevard on Nov. 5. Tickets are available for $25. The cost of tickets will be credited toward the club’s membership fee of $50 for the students who are interested in joining. The fee covers six months worth of training.

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Iran’s intelligence minister announces arrests of ‘nuclear spies’ Iran’s intelligence minister on Saturday announced the arrest of several “nuclear spies” who were working to sabotage Tehran’s nuclear program using the Internet.

No further details were given, and Heidar Moslehi did not mention the Stuxnet computer virus that has infiltrated thousands of Iranian computer systems that are used to operate water and electricity plants, including the Bushehr atomic reactor.

Iranian officials have denied that the virus, which has also affected computers in India, Indonesia and the United States, has infected nuclear sites. But Moslehi’s statement could also be seen as a way to raise the profile of his ministry at a time when Iran is facing increasing international pressure.

The Stuxnet worm, which does not steal or manipulate data, is the first one created to take over systems like those at electricity plants. The author is still unknown.

There have been many reports of suspected spies being arrested, but in most cases no details are given, making it impossible to verify such claims.

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Expand your cultural lens MICHAEL TYSON Staff Writer

Wednesday kicks off the first of five bazaars encouraging UB students to appreciate diversity.

The Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC), in partnership with the Wellness Education Center, will host the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Bazaar.

One of the co-directors for the event, Elizabeth Smith, a graduate assistant for student programming in the Intercultural & Diversity Center, is very excited and looking forward to Wednesday.

“It’s fun,” Smith said, “It’s celebratory.

This bazaar is a celebration. And we have just confirmed that there will be a few drag queens for a drag show.”

There will be food, music and crafts as diverse as the LGBTQ members themselves.

Additionally, there will be a trivia table with prizes. A raffle will award students with UB memorabilia and Campus Cash.

Students, faculty and staff attending the event can view the Faces of Pride poster,

featuring well-known people such as politicians and celebrities who are out and proud.

Another feature will be the creation of an Equality Quilt. This is a creative outlet for any participant to reflect his or her feelings about the LGBTQ community. Equality quilts from previous years will be unfurled.

Carlos Camacho, a senior sociology major and a member of the bazaar’s planning committee, urges all students and staff to attend.

“People should attend the bazaar to expand their cultural lens, learn more about LGBT individuals and have a good time with others who are yearning to do the same thing,” Camacho said. “It is a fun space to celebrate LGBTQ people and their experience as well as celebrate allies to the LGBT community.”

Smith urges students to get involved and help out with at least one of the many bazaars held throughout the year. Interested students can contact Smith in the IDC in 240 Student Union.

Join in on the pride and check out the bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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CIA using military drones in Pakistan The CIA is using an arsenal of armed drones and other equipment provided by the U.S. military to secretly escalate its operations in Pakistan by striking targets beyond the reach of American forces based in Afghanistan.

The merging of covert CIA operations and military firepower is part of a highstakes attempt by the Obama administration to deal decisive blows to Taliban insurgents who have regained control of swaths of territory in Afghanistan but stage most of

their operations from sanctuaries across that country’s eastern border.

The move represents a signification evolution of an already controversial targeted killing program run by the CIA. The agency’s drone program began as a sporadic effort to kill members of the al-Qaida terrorist network, but in the past month it has been delivering what amounts to a crossborder bombing campaign in coordination with conventional military operations a few miles away.

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four years that I’ve been here, every game has come down to the ending.”

With just over a minute left in the game, the Bulls just needed to run out the clock. One last mistake by the offense would set up yet another dramatic ending between the two teams.

On a hand-off exchange between Davis and senior running back Ike Nduka, Nduka fumbled the ball, which was recovered by the Falcons on the Buffalo 24-yard line.

“I was lost for words,” Quinn said.

“I can’t even tell you, after all the things our defense did up until that point, all we needed to do is support them and take care of the ball.”

Down two points, Bowling Green ran the clock down to set up a game winning field goal attempt, but Wright pushed the 40-yarder wide right.

“It was incredible [to be a part of] the emotions in this game,” Quinn said.

Davis was inconsistent in the win.

He threw for 241 yards with three touchdowns and the four interceptions. He moved the offense down the field efficiently in the first two drives of the second half, but two of his interceptions resulted in touchdowns for the Falcons.

Despite his costly fumble, Nduka contributed to the team when they needed it. He recorded the Bulls first rushing touchdown of the season, capitalizing off of a Means fumble recovery in the second quarter.

The Bulls have a bye week before they travel to Northern Illinois in search of their second MAC win on Oct. 16.

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buffalo restaurant week Fine dining meets affordability

Today marks the beginning of Restaurant Week, the bi-annual event that highlights locally owned restaurants all over the Western New York region. For $20.10, patrons can choose from over 180 different locations to satisfy their palate.

This edition of The Spectrum highlights restaurants that would typically be far too expensive for the average college student to try. Throw on some formal wear and call that special someone; these restaurants offer the perfect date option at an affordable price.

For a complete listing of restaurants and deals, go to

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Oliver’s

Black and Blue

JENNIFER HARB Senior Life Editor

Oliver’s, found at 2095 Delaware Ave., features “fine dining in the ‘Old School’ tradition.” With an extensive wine list and an air of classic elegance, Oliver’s usually expensive fare will take a dip in price and give students with a limited budget a chance to indulge during Restaurant Week.

For $20.10, one can choose one item from each of the two offered categories, which amount to an appetizer and an entrée. The first category features local corn bisque, warm duck confit salad, shrimp “firecracker” spring rolls, roasted asparagus or stuffed Anaheim peppers.

Entrée options include roasted wild salmon, braised beef short ribs, grilled pork tenderloin, sage crusted chicken breast, or seared scallop and

Ristorante Lombardo JENNIFER HARB Senior Life Editor

Commonly referred to as the “Best Italian in Buffalo,” Ristorante Lombardo features original creations inspired by authentic Italian preparations. Found on 1198 Hertel Ave., this venue has won numerous awards for their fine cuisine and wine list.

Lombardo’s features two lists which list options for first and second course meals. Options for the first course include a Tuscan chicken

KATIE ALLEN

Senior Life Editor

Black and Blue, located at 5492 Sheridan Dr. in Williamsville, creates a new twist of seafood and steak in a chic contemporary setting.

At Oliver’s one can save close to $60 during restaurant week.

shrimp risotto. Additionally, Oliver’s offers wine discounts with the purchase of an entrée on Sundays.

Outside of Restaurant Week, an average dinner-for-two could run a couple $100 before the cost of any alcoholic beverages. This week offers

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patrons the perfect opportunity to dine at one of Buffalo’s finest restaurants for a fraction of the cost.

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Black and Blue, known for everfresh crab and delicious steak, will

and vegetable soup, a Caesar salad prepared tableside, fall caprese or crispy polenta gnocchi with braised beef and wild mushrooms.

Second course selections include veal and eggplant parmigiana with cappellini, porcini dusted sea scallops with brown butter vinaigrette and caramelized mushroom-spinach risotto or a grilled Snake River Farm Wagyu Tri Tip Steak encrusted with spices and served with sautéed broccolini and poutine fries. For the vegetarian, wood roasted seasonal vegetables with basil pesto, aged balsamico and mashed potatoes is also a delicious option.

This fine Italian restaurant cannot be beat, especially when a two-course meal costs only $20.10.

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be the spot to hit this week. Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience some of Buffalo’s best steak and crab.

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Close to North Campus, students are only a few minutes away from a great deal.

Fine Italian dining at Lombardo’s

800 Maple STEVE NEILANS Asst. Life Editor

800 Maple, which is conveniently located at 800 Maple Rd., is known for its sophistication, class and, unfortunately, its high costs. However, Restaurant Week offers the perfect opportunity to spoil yourself on a budget.

There is bound to be an option for every person’s taste buds. The two-course meal is kicked off with a choice of either Caesar salad or the original 800 Salad. Once finished, a

JENNIFER HARB Senior Life Editor

Chophouse customers will save big this week.

more than they realize. Although other restaurants may offer more food for your dollar, the quality and ambiance are second-to-none, making

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Buffalo Chophouse Hailed as one of the best restaurants in Buffalo, the Buffalo Chophouse is widely known for its sophistication, class and exorbitant prices. However, Restaurant Week has made fine dining accessible to even the most financially-strapped Buffalonians.

Diners have the option of a grilled 8 oz. Filet mignon, 8 oz. Filet of salmon with a dill cream sauce, or a free-range chicken breast with a lemon thyme sauce. Each entrée comes with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Normally, all options are a la carte, so this deal may be saving patrons

Enjoy a three-course dinner for $20.10. Dinners include a house salad and choice of entrée. The options include a fresh Atlantic salmon stuffed with local cranberry goat cheese over sweet potato mash with dried cherry bourbon glaze & sautéed green beans, or a grilled top sirloin over lobster chive mash with button mushroom demi glaze. An apple spice cake will be included for dessert as well.

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the Buffalo Chophouse an excellent dining option.

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person is able to enjoy one of three entrees.

A Penne Romano entrée features chicken, peas and oven-dried tomatoes served under a creamy Romano sauce. A traditional Panko crusted Hake entrée, baked with an herbal compound butter, is available for seafood-lovers. A lightly breaded pork tenderloin meal is available for meat-lovers.

800 Maple is one of the closest restaurants to North Campus participating in Restaurant Week and is also usually one of the more expensive ones. This week is the perfect time to get hooked on fine dining without breaking the bank.

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volleyball | Bulls were outplayed on road continued from page 12

The Golden Flashes finished the match with 19 blocks compared to the Bulls’ six. They also had four players record double digit digs.

Even though the Bulls finished the match with 69 kills, they still came up short.

Afterwards, Kress stressed that no one player was to blame for the loss.

“It was a team loss,” Kress said.

“Everyone contributed. Everyone had the opportunities to help us win the match and we didn’t step up as a team. It was very disappointing.”

The Bulls had to get right back on the court, as they traveled to Ohio to play a tough Bobcats team the next day.

Buffalo came out flat and were no match for the Bobcats, who won in a 3-0 sweep, (25-14, 25-19, 25-16).

Ohio dominated throughout, hitting .378 for the match, compared to .095 by the Bulls.

After a dismal first set, the Bulls seemed to recover and led the Bobcats for most of the second set.

However, Ohio came back to tie the score at 17.

Momentum carried Ohio the rest of the way, as they went on an 8-2 run to win the set.

“I thought Ohio played very well,” Kress said. “I just felt that Ohio is better than we are right now, there’s no doubt about that. That doesn’t mean that we can’t beat them in the future but we still have some work ahead of us and I think we all realize this.”

Senior Kayla Govier led the way with seven kills and freshman Dani Reinert finished with a team-high 18 assists.

Despite some good individual

efforts, the Bulls were outplayed defensively for the second straight night, as Ohio out-blocked them, 11 to five.

Traveling is always hard on athletes and is something that needs to be overcome if a team wants to have success. The Bulls, who are a young team with little experience, may have been affected by the trip going into the game.

“It’s different playing on the road,” Kress said. “The fight required is different. The execution is different. Things work against you on the road and we have to find that mentality that it takes to win.”

The Bulls head back home to face Akron (12-4, 4-0 MAC), who is currently on a nine-game winning streak. The match is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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pressure on him during each start, especially since he is 3,000 miles away from the criticism and scrutiny of the New York media.

Sabathia deals with this scrutiny night in and night out in front of ruthless fans and media that look at each pitch closely.

Proponents of Hernandez are quick to say that win total doesn’t matter, and Hernandez leads the American League in statistical categories such as earned run average, strikeouts and WHIP. But what is quickly forgotten is the competition Sabathia faces during the season and the ballpark at which he pitches the majority of his games.

Sabathia pitched against above .500 A.L. East teams nine times this season, compared to Hernandez, who has only five starts.

The bulk of Hernandez’s starts are against A.L. West competition (14), which includes the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland A’s, who are both under .500.

In addition to the tougher competition, Sabathia pitches at Yankee Stadium, the most hitter-friendly ballpark in Major League Baseball.

Safeco Field, where the Mariners play, on the other hand, is the second worst ballpark for hitters in the A.L. Despite this drastic difference, Hernandez’s earned run average is less than one run better than Sabathia’s.

The numbers don’t necessarily speak for themselves. Sabathia gets my vote this year.

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Bulls average on the road MEGAN LEACH Staff writer

The men’s and women’s cross country teams both battled hard on Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational, but the men found more success at the meet.

The men’s team placed fifth out of 16 in the team standings with 157 points, while the women’s team finished in 12th out of 19 teams.

Junior Dylan Conway was the top finisher for the Bulls in the men’s eight-kilometer race. He placed 21st out of 137 participants, posting a time of 25:40. Three other members of the men’s team placed in the top 35 of the eight-kilometer race, including graduate Mike Gillis, senior Ryan Bloom and junior John Inzina. All three completed the race within 25:55.

“I think we did decently, not outstanding,” said Bulls head coach Vicki Mitchell. “We had a tight showing, and this is the midpoint of our season. It was the second race for many of our guys. We were able to see where we’re at, and where we need to be.”

The meet was split into gold and blue divisions, based on the strengths of competing teams. The Bulls competed in the gold division of the meet, which pitted them against Mid-American Conference rival Eastern Michigan.

Eastern Michigan dominated at the invitational, finishing at the top of the men’s meet. The second closest team came in 47 points behind the Eagles.

“Seeing where Eastern Michigan ended up, and the gap between ourselves and them, we want to close that up before the conference showing in the next four weeks.”

Mitchell said.

On the women’s side, sophomore Katie Sanders finished 20th in the five-kilometer race out of 161 racers, turning in a time of 18:29. Sophomore Sam Beim finished 52nd in the race and graduate Christine Sprehe came

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The men’s cross country team finished in 5th place, while the women’s team placed 12th on Friday at the Notre Dame Invitational.

in right behind her with a 53rd place finish.

Mitchell expects the team to be better in their next week after having her team train harder in the coming weeks.

“We’re going to continue development and go in the right direction, and work on getting better,” Mitchell said. “There’s going to be a focus on training in the next few weeks before Penn State. There, we’ll see some other MAC conference schools, and some nationally ranked teams. We can see how we are up against those teams.”

The Penn State invitational starts at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16.

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Green.

In the first quarter against the Falcons, neither team had scored, but the Bulls were threatening deep in the Bowling Green red zone. The struggles of sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis have been well documented, but he looked fluid as he drove the Bulls deep into Bowling Green territory.

On first-and-goal, Quinn called in freshman quarterback Alex Dennison for Davis to attempt a quarterback run.

Dennison fumbled the ball and all momentum was lost for the Bulls.

The defense did its job and forced BG to punt, but Davis threw an interception on the very next offensive play, which led to a Falcons touchdown.

The Bulls won the game, but the confidence level of Davis dropped considerably. He claimed after the game that it had no effect on him and that he was happy to see his teammate get into the game, but I’m not buying it.

I understand the thinking behind playing two quarterbacks if it’s working for an offense, but it is clearly not for the Bulls. Dennison has made several big mistakes, and while Davis has been awful at times, he has also shown how good he can be this season.

Aside from what players Quinn picks to play, the offensive mindset of the coaching staff has been very puzzling at times.

With a two-touchdown lead late in the third quarter, Quinn still had Davis hurling the ball downfield. He decided to go for the dagger instead of playing smart and trying to kill some clock.

I think you have to play smart with a lead, especially on the road.

Davis ended up throwing his fourth interception in the fourth quarter and the Bulls almost lost on a lastsecond field goal attempt by the Falcons.

On the final drive by the Falcons, however, Quinn made the right call at the most crucial time. With two timeouts in his back pocket, he chose to wait until the Bowling Green kicking team was ready to attempt the 40-yard field goal to ice the kicker with both timeouts.

Quinn also unleashed senior running back Ike Nduka on Saturday after sticking with freshman Branden Oliver since opening week.

Nduka finished with 49 yards rushing in the game and scored the Bulls first rushing touchdown of the season.

When everything is said and done, the Bulls are 1-0 in the MidAmerican Conference and Quinn’s goal of a MAC Championship is still in play.

But the rookie head coach has to start putting together 60 minutes of quality decision making if the Bulls hope to go anywhere this year.

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Ohio Eastern Michigan

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Temple Army

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Kent State Miami

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Idaho 33 Western Michigan 13 Spectrum File Photo

Despite a questionable performance by the offense, Buffalo pulled off a win against Bowling Green tanks to its defense.

Offensive nightmare in Bowling Green Bulls escape last second defeat

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CHRIS RAHN

Asst. Sports Editor

T

he offense committed six turnovers on Saturday night, including a fumble on its last drive when they were supposed to be running out the clock, but the defense came up with key stops, allowing Buffalo to squeak by in its conference opener.

The Bulls (2-3, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) offense made every attempt to give away the game against Bowling Green (1-4, 0-1 MAC), however, Falcons kicker Bryan Wright missed a 40-yard field goal as time expired, allowing the Bulls to escape Bowling Green with a 28-26 victory.

“We know that we can be a very good football team when we’re playing our A-game and taking great care of the ball,” said head coach Jeff Quinn. “Certainly, the turnovers, the lack of focus and the discipline was unacceptable. But it’s a great win.”

The Bulls defense made Michigan’s effort a week earlier against the Falcons look average by comparison.

They forced five Bowling Green turnovers and allowed only nine rushing yards for the game.

The Bulls played every phase of defense to perfection as they held the Falcons to only 176 total yards of offense for the game.

“That was one of the best performances I’ve been a part of as a defense as a whole,” said senior safety Davonte Shannon. “We had a couple mishaps, but other than that, we played a sound game.”

Turnovers, however, were the story of the game as the two teams

c olu m n s

Learning curve It’s common to give young players a certain amount of leeway when evaluating their development.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember to impart that same courtesy to first-year head coaches.

Jeff Quinn is now five games into his tenure with the Bulls and his report card is filled with incompletes.

Like any coach, Quinn has had his share of good calls and bad calls.

C.C. for Cy Young New York Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia should be the Cy Young winner in the American League.

And it’s not just because I’m a Yankees fan.

Sabathia is 21-7 and is the best pitcher on, arguably, the best team in baseball, while Felix Hernandez is only 13-12.

But the disparity in wins is only the tip of the iceberg when making a case for the lefty big man.

combined for 11 giveaways, six of which were by the Bulls.

With a 28-13 lead in the fourth quarter, sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis was picked off for the fourth time in the game and for the second by cornerback Robert Lorenzi.

Lorenzi ran the interception back 82 yards for a touchdown to cut the Buffalo lead to 28-19 after a failed 2-point conversion.

The Falcons got the ball back with just under nine minutes to go.

On a critical third down, Buffalo’s defense got caught off guard for the first time all day as a screen pass to Falcons running back Willie Geter went 48 yards for a touchdown, bringing them to within two points at 28-26.

When the Bulls got the ball back, Davis and the offense were unable to sustain the drive. They had to punt the ball back to Bowling Green with

over four minutes remaining, forcing the Buffalo defense to step up once again.

With the Bulls defense on the verge of yet another three-and-out, an official called a personal foul on defensive end Steven Means after an incomplete pass, giving the Falcons a first down.

On the next set of downs, the Falcons faced a fourth and six. Cornerback Sherrod Lott seemed to have ended the threat by breaking up the pass attempt, but yet another penalty, this time pass interference, extended the Falcons drive.

On the second fourth down attempt of the drive, senior cornerback Sherrod Lott intercepted a pass, seemingly wrapping up the win for the Bulls.

“These games get tricky when you play against these guys,” said senior safety Domonic Cook. “All • see FOOTBALL | page 8

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Northern Illinois Akron

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Wyoming Toledo

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Temple

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Senior Sports Editor

Road woes on weekend trip JACOB LAURENTI and CAREY BEYER Sports Editor and Staff Writer

He has shown that he has no qualms about going for it on fourth down and his personality has endeared him to the Bulls faithful.

That warm and fuzzy feeling has started to fade, however, as Quinn continues to make some questionable decisions on a weekly basis. Some fans have been disappointed with his play calling, in particular, on Saturday evening against Bowling • see PARRINO | page 10

JACOB LAURENTI

Sports Editor

Next is pressure.

As the regular season winds down, the Yankees have relied on Sabathia to have a quality start every time he heads to the mound.

The Seattle Mariners, on the other hand, are currently 27 games out of first place in the A.L. West and haven’t played a meaningful game since the All-Star break.

Hernandez has very little • see LAURENTI | page 10

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The volleyball team struggled on their road trip trough the state of Ohio this weekend, dropping matches to Kent State and Ohio.

Life on the road can be cruel.

The volleyball team found that out the hard way over the weekend.

Buffalo (13-7, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) hit the road for the first time in conference play to face the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-10, 1-2 MAC) and the Ohio Bobcats (11-6, 3-1 MAC).

The Bulls, who could not find a way to best their conference rivals, lost both matches and are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak.

On Friday night, Buffalo matched up against Kent State and only had themselves to blame after a tough five-set loss.

The Bulls committed 17 service errors en route to losing the match, 3-2 (23-25, 28-26, 25-27, 25-20, 9-15).

“There were far too many errors,” said head coach Todd Kress. “We weren’t fighting Kent State. We were fighting ourselves.”

Despite the errors, Buffalo had opportunities to win in every set.

In the first set they had fought back to tie the score at 23 before giving up the next two points. In the third, they had a set point but could not finish off their opponent.

The Bulls seemed to regain their composure in the fourth set, however they could not close out the match in the fifth set.

It was the second match in a row in which the Bulls forced a fifth and final set, but could not find a way to secure a victory.

• see VOLLEYBALL | page 10