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Students welcome parents home REBECCA BRATEK Staff Writer
For many students, college is the first time they’ve had to live away from their parents. UB makes a yearly effort to ease this transition for new students. One way UB tries to combat this newfound separation is Family Weekend. This event is a tradition that brings students and their families together in the university setting. It gives families a feel for what their students are experiencing.
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On Thursday afternoon the Student Association hosted the first ever “Show Me Your Coconuts” contest. Students were encouraged to create and model their own fruit-filled swimsuit for a chance to win a free Spring Break trip to Daytona, Fla. Jenna Darron (above), a physical therapy graduate student, was crowned the winner and will enjoy a seven-day six-night trip this March. SA President Nischal Vasant was happy to award a student a free Spring Break trip and is looking forward to greater participation when they host another trip giveaway later this semester. “Unfortunately the number of contestants was relatively low – only four people competed - but we did have a winner and hopefully this event lets more people know that we’re doing these types of giveaways,” Vasant said. “We’ll be doing something similar but with a different theme in November and we’re anticipating a larger turnout for that.”
international cooperation. E ven t houg h BI F F includes indie features, motion picture classics, comedy, animation and documentary style films, the festival places its priorities elsewhere and takes its international title to heart. The festival takes the
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World Cups. Knock Out Cancer. Burnished Beauties. Peak-a-Boob. These are just a few of the “creative brassieres” designed and created by UB faculty and members of the Western New York community on display from Sept. 27 through Oct. 29 in the Center for the Arts on North Campus. The UB Artful Bra Project is part of the University Employees Campaign for the Community, an annual campaign that raises funds for the United Way and other Western New York Charities. Each bra will be auctioned off to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. Additionally, there are bras from the 2009 Artful Bra Project still available to place a bid on.
works of lesser-known filmmakers and brings them to the forefront to shed some well-deserved light on their work. In addition, BIFF also takes special interest in films that hail from diverse cultural, ethnic and educational origins and how the motion pictures affect the international community around them.
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“It’s nice that my family can get a feel for what I’m experiencing at UB.” The Family Weekend hosts a number of events from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10. The weekend is run through the office of Student Life, a division of Student Affairs, but many other organizations and groups on campus participate. The Center for the Arts, University Residence Halls and Apartments, athletic programs and many academic departments are getting involved.
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“This event is a chance for families to see school in action,” said Dennis Black, vice president of Student Affairs. “We tell [families] what UB is like, but we hope they see what UB is like.” For students this event is more than a way to reconnect with their families. It also gives reassurance to their families about the college their child has just entered. “I’m the first kid in my immediate family to go to college,” said Mia Simoncelli, a freshman pre-pharmacy major.
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Forget Sundance and forget Cannes; Buffalo is the new star. This week marks the kick off of the fourth Buffalo International Film Festival. Featuring numerous film genres as well as several awards to be handed out, the City of Good Neighbors has become the city of good movies. Formed in 2003, the Buffalo International Film Festival, or BIFF, is a notfor- profit charity event that displays some of the best amateur and professional cinematic works from around the world. BIFF, however, is more than just an outlet for dozens of filmmakers to show off their latest works. The festival is an event, which, through the collaboration of various individuals from varying backgrounds, represents and encourages the use of
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BIFF takes place at several theaters scattered throughout Buffalo and the surrounding towns. Among the theaters participating in the festival are The Screening Room in Amherst, HD Video Café in Williamsville, North Park Theater and Market Arcade Film and Arts Center in Buffalo. For any cinema fan, this is one event you don’t want to miss. BIFF runs until Oct. 10 so this weekend is your last chance to make it out and see some of the best films around. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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The UB Artful Bra Project will be on display from Sept. 27 through Oct. 29 in the Center for the Arts on North Campus. All proceeds from bidding on the brassieres will go to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
Last year, the Artful Bra Project raised over $1,500 for the American Cancer Society. Aside from raising money, the project aims to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The display of brassieres strives to be entertaining and also serves as a reminder for monthly breast self exams and annual mammograms. The Artful Bra Project has gained
attention throughout campus in its first few weeks on display. “Last week I was in the Center for the Arts and saw all of the bras on display,” said Haley Katz, a senior health and human services major. “They were all very unique. I think this project is a really interesting and cool way to raise money and awareness.” There are currently 27 bras up for bid • see ARTFUL BRA | page 4
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Students Rally to Defend Public Education LAUREN NOSTRO Senior News Editor
On the National Day of Action To Defend Public Education, students from UB and Buffalo State College, along with local community members, lined the intersection of Ellicott St. and Goodell St. The location, within blocks of the proposed location of the UB Downtown Gateway project, signified the strategic UB 2020 plan and its related initiatives. Local students and their allies joined forces to demand accountability among those in power, accessibility to education, affordability of said education, and maintaining the quality of the public education system. Endorsed org a n i zations included the Graduate Student Employees Union CWA Local 1104, the United Socialist Movement of the Americas – Buffalo Chapter, UB College Republicans, UB College Democrats, Buffalo State Students for Peace, UB Inside:
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On the National Day of Action to Defend Public Education, local students and community members protested near the grounds of UB’s Downtown Gateway complex to defend public education and support the Graduate Student Employees Union.
Students Against Sweatshops, UB Black Student Union and United University Professions – Buffalo Center. The GSEU, which leads the coalition of groups, is demanding the passage of their pay bill by the state legislature, which would allow the implementation of the last arts & life — 5
contract and start negotiations for a new one. “Our particular union is made up of graduate student workers and we have been working with an expired contract of three years,” said Chris Buckman, chief stewart
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“[This weekend] the door to UB is opened and the ‘Welcome’ mat is out officially,” Black said. “We hope parents and families come and come back again.” There is a range of events that highlight everything UB has to offer. Parents will see first hand what their child has experienced in the first weeks of their college career. “I think it’s a really great event for UB to offer because it gives students a chance to share with their family the new life away from home they have created,” said Rachel Gaydosh, a sophomore theater and psychology major. “It gives their family a visual of all the names and places they have been describing.” Comedy and music will be showcased with several performances lined up at the Center for the Arts. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will put on a live version of “Whose Line Is It Anway?” at 7:30 and 10 p.m. on Oct. 9. Tickets range in price from $29.50 to $37.50. The Max Weinberg Big Band, once called “the best band in late night television,” will be playing at 8 p.m. on Oct 8. Weinberg is the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band as well as former bandleader for late night talk show host Conan O’Brien. The Max Weinberg Big Band will play hits from Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Maynard
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Ferguson and other classics. Tickets are $26.50 for students and range from $31.50 to $36.50 for the public. Family Weekend is also hosting many free events. On Oct. 9 the Student Union plays host to events such as an ice cream social, jazz coffee house, game night, a late night movie and LGBTQ families social. Tours of the North and South campuses will be available as well as a backstage tour of the Center for the Arts. Activities around the Buffalo area will show parents the variety of off campus events that are available to students. “You can show your parents what you do when you’re not in class as well as the many attractions in the surrounding area,” said Jesse Tredo, a freshman pre-pharmacy major. “I am definitely planning on attending some of the activities on Family Weekend in order to show my parents how fun life at UB can be.” This time of the year is ideal for family activities in Buffalo. The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence showcases a traditional fall experience in Western New York. The Buffalo Bills have a home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ralph Wilson Stadium. More information about Family Weekend events can be found at www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/ family/events. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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solid lead. At match point, it seemed like the Bulls were going to go out quietly. To the chagrin of the Zips, Buffalo made one last run to the delight of the fans in attendance, but it was to no avail. They could not hold on, and they gave up the final point of the match on a hard fought volley. The match was not what the
Bulls hoped for. Senior outside hitter Marisa Hornbaker and freshman outside hitter Dana Musil, who are usually top scorers, did not have any attacks attempted in the second or third set. The Bulls are back in action at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening at Alumni Arena as they take on the Ball State Cardinals. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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Warring between parties is getting out of hand Republicans aim to “repeal and replace” whether they win or lose As they campaign for the upcoming November elections, Republicans are promising to completely undo President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, which arguably had more impact than any other of his accomplishments as president thus far. Their new slogan is “Repeal and Replace,” and they have also pledged to deny any additional money Obama requests to implement the plan. Although it is discouraging that many politicians seem intent on moving backward rather than forward, the editorial board suspects that this is mostly about getting elected into office and less about what party members will actually do. Either way, it is more evidence that while our brave soldiers fight a war in the Middle East and defend our freedom, united as Americans, old men in suits are fighting a civil war in the Capitol building, tearing the nation apart. Political party wars are nothing new; they are almost as old as the United States itself. It seems, though, that in the last few years the usual backand-forth in the background has made its way to center stage, leaving the real issues aside. For instance, Republicans have unanimously voted against almost every piece of legislation proposed by the Obama camp. We find it hard to believe that each one of those politicians truly believed that every proposition was bad. If there is a fine line drawn between doing what’s best for the nation and making a political
statement out of pride or spite, today’s politicians have crossed far beyond it. As elections loom closer and closer, the problem will only get worse. Some might say that this is just a phenomenon limited to election season and that after November, things will settle down as elected officials get back to work. But will Democrats and Republicans burn too many bridges in their harsh campaigning against one another to ever have a hope of working together one day? Voters, too, are guilty of the same problem. Everybody knows people who go to the polls on Election Day and vote Democrat or Republican all the way down the line, even if they don’t recognize the names of the candidates. You may be one of those people. By doing so, you are only encouraging the politicians to keep warring against each other as they strive to make you one of their allies. In recent speeches, President Obama has been using an analogy in which he compares the economy to a car. Republicans, he says, drove the car into a ditch. Upon taking over two years ago, the Democrats, according to the president, worked hard to start pushing the car out of the ditch. Now, the Republicans want the keys back. His analogy is missing something, though. He never seems to mention where they are driving the car. Everybody is too concerned with who is at the wheel.
Bloomberg seeks to prohibit purchase of soda with food stamps Anti-obesity campaign has the wrong idea Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City, asked the federal government on Wednesday for permission to bar New York City residents from purchasing soda and other sugared drinks with food stamps. If you’re a Buffalo native, he’s talking about that thing we call “pop.” Bloomberg’s request is part of an anti-obesity campaign that has used advertisements and limitations on food sold in schools. Governor David Paterson also attempted to place a tax on soda but was unsuccessful. Though it’s true that soda is very unhealthy and has no nutritional value whatsoever, targeting only recipients of food stamps is unfair. Simply prohibiting soda and sugared drinks is extremely arbitrary, as well. A better way to go about the process of fighting obesity is to spend more dollars on wellness and nutrition education. After failing to place a state tax on the drinks, which would have limited everyone from buying them, the state seems to be indicating that if it can’t keep everyone from drinking soda, it at least can keep the poor people from doing so. That would be an unfortunate stigmatization. There is no evidence to clearly show that food stamp recipients are more prone to obesity than any other demographic. Some would classify soda as a “luxury item” and argue that such items should not be covered by food stamps. But for a group of people that cannot afford any other sort of luxury item, buying soda is a cheap way to enjoy a treat.
Obviously, some families might abuse the program and buy too much soda with stamps that could have been used for healthier items. But it is unclear where the line should be drawn, and to punish everyone who uses food stamps for the irresponsible actions of a few is unfair. It is strange to target only soda. What about candy bars, potato chips and ramen noodles? If a shopper used all of his or her food stamps on expensive seafood (another luxury item), would that be irresponsible as well because the stamps could have been used to buy a host of cheaper goods? Such questions show that the government should be careful to draw a simple line regarding soda purchases. Bloomberg should be applauded for doing his part to eliminate the obesity problem, which is an epidemic in this country. To target only poor people, though, is unwise. Additionally, food stamp recipients are expected to buy food with some of their own money in addition to the food stamps. Thus, restricting soda from being bought with food stamps probably would not keep people from buying soda, given that it is very cheap. The government needs to provide more evidence that food stamp recipients suffer more from obesity than any other group before it attempts to change the eating habits of that exclusive group. And if it does the research and does see a need to change eating habits, it won’t be as simple as simply excluding soda. A complete overhaul of the system would be necessary.
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Lessons from Grilled Cheesus I’ve had my share of broken bones, and I’ve lost family members. I’ve been so beaten down I just couldn’t get back up, and I’ve been in some of the darkest places people have ever seen. But never before have I cried like I did after the Oct. 5 episode of Glee. I’ve had my share of arguments with my parents, and coming out over the past year hasn’t been an easy time for any of us. But through every argument, and every less-than-sensitive comment that has been made, our love for each other has remained strong. My parents have been there for me, through every high and every low. Even when what was hurting me was tearing them to pieces, they put on a brave and kept my life going. No matter what it cost them, they were there for me. And honestly, I haven’t always been the greatest son in return. I’ve shut them out on occasion, I’ve complained about them to friends and I’ve said those three little words far too few times. But as I watched Kurt face the possibility of losing his father, I started to think about how I would feel if something like that happened to one of my parents, or if it happened to me before I could express to them the way I felt. Thinking about losing the ones you love is an eerie thing: think about a place in your life where you won’t ever feel your mother tousle your hair while you finish that last college application essay, or have your father slap you on the back for a job well done replacing the brakes on your truck, which probably won’t last the winter anyway. It’s strange to think that you won’t ever see their smiles again, or hear their voices telling you it’s going to be ok. Just thinking about losing my parents, or anyone who has meant anything in my life for that matter, is simply too much for me to take. When you truly love someone, the idea of losing him or her is almost worse than the idea of dying yourself. We all have people in our lives we love and care about deeply. For many it is our parents, for others, it is our grandparents, or our best friend, or our boyfriend or girlfriend. No matter what part they play, there is at least one person in everyone’s life that will always mean the world. There is at least one person we can always talk to, or that we can just be ourselves with, or even just go to when we need a hug. No matter who those people are in your life, they deserve to be told that you love them. You never know when your last chance to do so will be. Life comes at you fast sometimes, and you never know what’s going to happen tomorrow. The only time you know you’re going to have the ones you love in your life is right now, so why would you want to waste a second not telling them how you feel? So put down this paper, or close out your browser window, and give your parents a call. Walk over to your best friend’s dorm room, or drive to your significant other’s house. It may only be three simple words, but when you mean them, there isn’t a more powerful sentiment on earth. E-mail: clinton.hodnett@ubspectrum.com
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reasoning for choosing the location of Thursday’s rally. “We chose the location because the UB Downtown Gateway is here and while the coalition is not against UB 2020 and does support development, we’re against certain ways they want to fund it including privatization plans, raising undergraduate tuition and cutting jobs,” Buckman said. “The other reason that we wanted the rally to be in this location is to be accessible to students in Buffalo. GSEU considers the state legislature’s temporary defeat of The Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act a victory, because they want the SUNY system to remain public. Other protestors voiced disapproval of UB’s purchase of McCarley Gardens, recognized by
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MVP with the Phillies, compiling a record of 4-0 with a sub-two ERA during the playoffs. Not too bad for your third starter. Halladay is the likely Cy Young winner this year, and is the best pitcher in baseball right now. So which guy is going to lose? With these three guys headlining their rotation, I don’t see anyone beating the Phillies over the course of a series in 2010. That’s all painfully coming from a Mets fan. Sodoku Ad_Layout 1 9/15/10 4:18 PM Page 6
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the protestors as one of Buffalo’s most stable, safest low-income housing development, for an expanded medical campus. “We are rallying to expose UB 2020 and the things they are doing to hurt students, works and professors at the university,” said William Richardson, president of the UB United Socialist Movement of the Americas club. “For instance, McCarley Gardens apartment complex will be torn down in order to build a medical complex that we absolutely do not need.” Although students at the rally were against tearing down the McCarley Gardens, which were purchased for $15 million by the UB Foundation last April, protestors failed to come up with an alternative location for the Downtown Gateway Complex.
“Anyone that is from Buffalo knows that half of the buildings downtown are abandoned anyway so they can pretty much pick anywhere,” Richardson said. Richardson voiced his concern with the privatization of SUNY schools. “What we hope is to get students to be more mobilized about these issues and to think more about what the administration does to directly affect them,” Richardson said. “A lot of student thinks they can go three or four years keeping their heads low and nothing is going to happen to them but when your tuition goes up $1,000 just to pay for Jeremy Jacobs’ almost million dollar salary, then what?” For more information, visit www.buyindontsellout.org E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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Each bra is handmade and designed with certain interests and messages in mind. UB faculty and staff have contributed to this year’s exhibit with specific messages in mind while creating their works of art. “My favorite holiday is Christmas, which inspired one of the bras I created,” said Amie Schirching, an employee in the UB’s Registrar’s Office. “The bra is titled ‘Life is a Gift’ to send out a message that is just that.” Schirching’s brassiere consists of a present and a folder of Christmas yuletide cheer. “My bra this year is named ‘Angel of Hope’,” said Carolyn Neuner, an employee of UB Parking and Transportation Services, of her feathered and winged brassiere. “It is my tribute to all of our friends and family who help us through our rough spots we have from time to time. The ones we refer to as angels among us.” Contributors to the Artful Bra Project have also dedicated their artwork to family and friends who have been affected by breast cancer. “My bra, ‘eXposed’, is inspired by a cancer survivor from my home town of Lockport, N.Y., Brenda Schultz, an 11 year breast cancer survivor,” said Jennifer Markee, the finance and general operations
manager of UB Art Galleries. “She works in a local photo lab, hence the film canisters. I wanted to pay tribute to her bravery and perseverance in some way this year as I crafted my bra, and so I chose this design.” This is UB’s Artful Bra Project’s second year and the project’s organizer, Mary-Camille Schwindler, hopes that it will continue into the future. “This fundraiser is a creative way to raise money to help wipe out a disease that affects so many people,” Schwindler said. “We will continue this project for as long as we can raise money for this great cause.” Schwindler encourages anyone interested to take part in the auction or creation of the “Artful Bras.” She especially hopes for more student involvement in the future. “We have not yet had any UB student artists create bras for our auction,” Schwindler said. “I would really love for more students to become involved in the years to come.” Bidding closes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. The project’s website, http:// wings.buffalo.edu/org/artfulbra/, provides more information on the fundraiser and lists the bid prices and photographs of each brassier on display. Additionally, calendars of the Artful Bra Project are available for purchase on the website. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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Movie: The Social Network Grade: A
We’re all infatuated with it. We make sure we’re always connected; we even set up alerts to notify us when anything happens on it. Once Hollywood found out about this addiction, a movie about the phenomenon was only a matter of time. Everything about The Social Network pointed towards a typical Hollywood glamorization piece. The expectation was for Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg, Solitary Man) to come off as a cyberweb superhero that sits on a digital throne worshipped by everyone. However, The Social Network is far from an embellished biopic that portrays Zuckerberg as an Internet godsend. If anything, director David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and crew dug deep to reveal Zuckerberg’s ruthlessness. Zuckerberg had a vision, and he trucked over anyone who got in the way of it. This included fellow co-founder Eduardo Saverin, (Andrew Garfield, Never Let Me Go) whose idea to grab advertisers for Facebook irked Zuckerberg enough to make him minimize Saverin’s ownership of the company. But, that’s why The Social Network was able to fight off the potential of utter disappointment. The film was anything but predictable. It’s almost unsettling to find out that Zuckerberg, someone you wouldn’t accept a friend request from if you knew him personally, created the obsession known as Facebook.
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It can be hard to fall for a movie with a protagonist as coarse and unlikeable as Zuckerberg, but his tale is a phenomenon rarely seen. It’s like watching the smartest kid in the room, the one ridiculed throughout adolescence, finally become the envy of everyone. This journey from social reject to self-absorbed billionaire is a ride that enthralls and keeps the viewer from, well, checking Facebook. Eisenberg is brilliant as the brash Zuckerberg. The first scene of the movie displays Zuckerberg’s unorthodox personality while out with his girlfriend Erica Albright (Rooney Mara, A Nightmare on Elm Street). Those skeptical of Eisenberg are immediately silenced by his accurate portrayal of the conceited Harvard undergrad.
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Zuckerberg is one of many ego-driven characters on display throughout The Social Network. The Winklevoss brothers, Cameron (Armie Hammer, 2081) and Tyler (Josh Pence, The Things We Carry) are perfect as the snide jocks who row for Harvard. They feel their website idea, Harvard Connection, was stolen and perfected by Zuckerberg, and they work hard to make sure this perceived computer science nerd will not bank off their idea. Even Justin Timberlake’s character, Napster founder Sean Parker, emerges and wants a piece of the action for his benefit. Superstar Timberlake (The Open Road) certainly didn’t need any training to prep for the role of the charismatic, cocky and suave Parker and his character • see FACEBOOK | page 6
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Come out, come out, wherever you are JENNIFER HARB Senior Life Editor
UB’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance (LGBTA) club is hosting one of the largest events of the school year this upcoming week: National Coming Out Week. “It’s mostly to raise awareness for our community. It’s actually a national holiday, but we extend it to a week to add
more events,” said Carly Rehac, a senior psychology major and vice president of UB’s LGBTA. On Monday, Oct. 11, LGBTA will be hosting a bake sale in the Student Union lobby from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. From 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., the club will be hosting a movie night in the LGBTA office, located at 362 Student Union. An amateur drag show will be held in the SU theatre from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 12. “It’s a chance for UB students to participate in drag,” said Joseph Nasby, a junior theatre major and LGBTA’s president. “Many students go to Marcella’s to see the drag queens, so this is a chance for them to try it out.” Wednesday, Oct 13 brings a professional drag show to the SU lobby from noon until 3 p.m. “We bring five to six drag queens from Marcella’s to perform… it’s for those who can’t make it out to Marcella’s to see them,” Nasby said. A “Coming Out” workshop will be held on Oct. 14 in Norton 112 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. “It’ll be similar to Postsecret. It’s a chance for students to create artwork and, if they feel comfortable, tell their own coming out stories,” Nasby said. Don’t be shy to come out and get involved with the week’s activities. “People think you need to be a member of the LGBTQ community to take part, but without the support of our straight allies, we wouldn’t be nearly as successful or accepted in mainstream society,” said Stefano Verdesoto, a sophomore undecided major and the event coordinator for UB’s LGBTA.
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Throughout the week, LGBTA will be hosting an array of events to promote Coming Out Week.
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UB students are about to get dirty this weekend. The annual UB Gettin’ Dirty clean-up event that helps beautify the University Heights area will kick off this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Allen Hall by the Main Street bus loop. “UB Gettin’ Dirty is that one big event that we [the Student Association] have where we can show the strength that UB has within the community,” said Dan Ovadia, the Student Association Community Service Coordinator. “At this point, it’s an SA tradition.” This year’s Gettin’ Dirty event falls on the same weekend as Family Weekend, so families are encouraged to participate as well as students. Ovadia also stated that many faculty and professional staff have been invited to this year’s event. The event is free for all and signup sheets are available at 350 Student Union. A free T-shirt and pizza will be given to every volunteer. “Typically, people have thought of [UB Gettin’ Dirty] as an SA club event,” Ovadia said. “But this year we’ve made a conscious effort to involve all UB undergrads.” Groups of volunteers will be assigned a specific route to follow once they arrive. Each
group will have their own responsibilities, whether it is litter removal or gardening. “We have it organized in such a fashion that there are a numerous amount of tasks for everyone,” Ovadia said. Over 600 volunteers have signed up for UB Gettin’ Dirty, with more expected to join by Saturday. “Historically, that is a pretty high number for UB Gettin’ Dirty,” Ovadia said. Besides students and family, University Heights block clubs will be participating. These clubs consist of homeowners who care about the beauty of their community. Ovadia specifically referred to the Minnesota Block Club as being one of the most active block clubs with Gettin’ Dirty. “We’re working with the community in order to be most effective,” Ovadia said. “The goal is to make sure everybody is effective as possible, while having fun.” Ovadia emphasizes that this year’s SA staff is trying to make the student voice heard more than ever before. Students with ideas for events like UB Gettin’ Dirty are encouraged to speak with SA. “If people have creative ideas that they’re passionate about, [SA] wants to be the megaphone to get those ideas out into a larger population,” Ovadia said. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
Something’s brewing in Ellicottville EVAN KLINGENSMITH Staff Writer
This weekend, the small Cattaraugus County town of Ellicottville will transform into one of the largest fall festivals located in the Western New York region. Visitors from up and down the east coast will come up to celebrate this magnificent change of seasons with l
fun weekend activities and some of the best brewed hops around. In the heart of the Village of Ellicottville is the Ellicottville Brewing Company, whose beers become especially festive during the fall season. Two of EBC’s most noted beers are the EBC Blueberry Wheat and the Oktoberfest Lager. • see OKTOBERFEST | page 6
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could do. It was during a spring practice that Mack was given the opportunity to earn a spot on the team. In a scene that was eerily similar to one that had taken place years earlier, Mack took an opportunity given to him and
“We had this guy [on our team] who could squat 600 pounds and bench press 400,” Mack said. “Coach put me out there with him and, being the competitive character that I am, I hit him so hard that he flipped over and his helmet came off.” Af ter t hat drill, Ashmon approached Mack to find out whether or not he wanted to play in college. When Mack said he wanted to give it a shot, Ashmon vowed to help him reach that goal. During the recruiting process, Mack grew very close to Liberty coach Robert Wimberly. Wimberly had made such an impression, that Mack was all but ready to attend Liberty and play football for the Flames. However, late in the process, Wimberly took a job coaching under former Bulls head coach Turner Gill. Mack was more concerned with the coach than the school, so he decided that Buffalo was the place for him. When Mack first reached campus in the fall of 2009, he was redshirted.
“Redshirting my first year was aggravating at times,” Mack said. “Knowing that I could have been helping the team was the most difficult part.” As aggravating as the experience was, Mack claims that having the opportunity to learn from the older players on the team, as well as being able to focus on his studies without being thrown right into competition, was a blessing. The coaching change this past offseason was hard for Mack, especially with how close he had become with coach Wimberly, who followed Gill to Kansas. The difficulties were made a little easier to swallow when he became a perfect fit for the new schemes and ideals brought in by head coach Jeff Quinn and defensive coordinator William Inge. “He’s a very athletic kid,” Quinn said. “He’s very disciplined and tough. The number one thing [this year] was him learning the new defense. He’s understood his role and his responsibility for being a dominant football player.”
Despite the learning curve, Mack has been doing very well in adapting and growing in the months since the new regime took over. He makes sure that he always gives everything he has, even in practice, to be sure that he is always improving. “He goes all out,” said senior linebacker Justin Winters. “He gives 100 percent on every play. You can always count on him to do what he needs to do. He comes out of nowhere to make plays.” Although Mack has had success early on, he is making sure to stay humble knowing how difficult football can be at this level. “I’m just doing my part,” Mack said. “I don’t really play for myself. I play for my teammates. It’s those guys who are pushing me every day to be the best that I can be.”
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According to the brewery’s website, EBC brews the Oktoberfest Lager every year using only the freshest German Hallatauer hops and Munich malts. This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Ellicottville’s diverse hops selection, as there is also a great selection of locally brewed beers as well. Located within a five minute
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walking distance from EBC is another staple bar in Ellicottville, the Gin Mill. Serving up Ellicottville’s townspeople good food and brew for decades, the Gin Mill opened in 1933, when it was transformed from a grocery store to a restaurant/bar after 13 years of prohibition. Some of the seasonal brews on draft that the Gin Mill has for the fall festival are Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Great Lakes Brewing Oktoberfest Amber Ale. In addition to their 18 draughts on tap, they also carry over 30 varieties of bottled beers. In the proximity of these two bars, there are five other bars and restaurants just steps away from each other in the heart of the village. The great events that go on during the festival are another reason to head down to Ellicottville
this weekend.“ “At Holiday Valley you’ll find a well supplied ski swap, chairlift rides, Mountain Shop sale, food, music, a 5K running race and a mountain bike race,” said Kristen Sciara, assistant director of marketing for Holiday Valley. According to the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce website, the “tens of thousands of festival goers” will enjoy plenty of other unique foods, arts and crafts, carnival rides and live entertainment throughout the town as well. The festival takes place once every year, and this year the weather looks like as though it’s going to provide one of the most beautiful fall festivals in Ellicottville’s history. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
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Arthur O. Eve EOP Celebration of Excellence and Awards Convocation
Friday, October 15, 2010 2:00PM in the Student Union Theatre (Students are to check in by 1:30PM) 4:00PM Reception in the Special Events Area Lobby 1st floor Student Union Students Honored:
. State Wide Academic Honors 2000 (over 3.0 GPA) . High Academic Achiever Spring 2010 (over 3.0 GPA) . High Academic Achiever Fall 2009 (over 3.0 GPA) . Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges . EOP Graduates 2010
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adventurous approach with The Social Network. The creation of a website might seem bland enough, but Fincher kept it exciting without going through the typical big picture dramatization. Finding characters to empathize with is tough, but the whole package is delivered in a surprisingly brilliant way. It’s almost straining to watch Zuckerberg create this empire, but when the addicts go home and type in their “The Social Network is awesome” statuses, they will realize the creation was for the betterment of our digitalized lives. Now, link this review for all your friends to see. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Bulls buried by surging Zips CAREY BEYER Staff Writer
The volleyball team could not wait to get home after a disappointing road trip a week ago. Upon arrival, they were met by a storm of momentum that showed no signs of subsiding. The Akron Zips (13-4, 5-0 Mid-American Conference) brought their undefeated conference record into Alumni Arena on Thursday night and made quick work of the Bulls (13-8, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) in straight sets, 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-23). The result extended the Bulls’ losing streak to four games, all of which came against conference opponents. After the match, Bulls head coach Todd Kress was noticeably aggravated and did not have much to say about his team’s performance. “It was a tough loss,” Kress said. “We had a good effort but just made too many errors.” Th e m a t c h o p e n e d
positively for the Bulls who showed the type of effort that fans are used to seeing. After a monstrous kill by senior middle blocker Kayla Govier and a service ace by freshman libero Kelly Svoboda, the Bulls opened up with a 12-6 run, which had the Zips reeling. The Bulls looked confident, but it did not take Akron long to show why they have yet to lose to a conference rival. After a timeout, the Zips took control of the game’s momentum and quickly tied the match up at 12. Holding strong, the Bulls seemed to begin pulling away, but Akron made a late rally to take the set. Things went downhill from there for the Bulls. Akron took the lead at the start of the second set and refused to give it up. Kress made a change in the lineup before the match. Senior captain Lindsey Schlegel was benched in favor of freshman setter Dani Reinert in what Kress described as a change of quarterback. Reinert turned in a good
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performance, finishing the match with 35 assists and one kill. Even with the strong effort, the disappointed freshman made no excuses and admitted that things can’t continue the way they have been going lately. “We’re going to have to make changes,” Reinert said. “I don’t know what it’s going to be, but it has to be something. We are not going to lose anymore.” Even after dropping the second set of the match, the Bulls refused to go down without a fight. The Bulls shooters were not able to send their usual rockets at the Zips, but well placed shots gave the team an early advantage. The turning point in the set came on a very questionable call at the halfway point. The Bulls blasted a winner that looked out of bounds jolting the Zips in the third set to catapult them to the win. Akron closed the gap and made a 7-2 run, which gave them a • see VOLLEYBALL | page 2
nowhere near what it is today. His cousin was his coach at the time and believed that he could not hit and that he played soft. Mack set out to prove him wrong during a hitting drill at one of his practices. “The guy that lined up across from me didn’t know what was about to hit him,” Mack said. “To make a long story short, I took the wind out of him. After that hit I knew I had a good thing going.” Mack played football up until high school. He played for his school’s junior varsity team his freshman year, but the combination of differences with the coaching staff and a torn patellar tendon caused him to quit the team. In the spring of his junior year, Mack’s high school hired Waides Ashmon to coach the football team. This change, although made without any thought for how it might affect Mack specifically, was one of the most pivotal points of his life. Ashmon came into one of Mack’s classes to ask him personally if he would be interested in rejoining the team. Having just come off of surgery to repair his knee, Mack was not sure if football was a good idea, but he agreed to play and show what he
As hard as it is for a Mets fan such as myself to say, the Philadelphia Phillies will win the 2010 World Series. Not the defending champion New York Yankees, nor the talented Tampa Bay Rays. But the Phillies starting rotation will dominate and propel them to their second Championship in three years. Roy Halladay pitched Major League Baseball’s second postseason no-hitter in his first career postseason start on Wednesday night. The only other was a perfect game by Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series. The no-hitter was Hallday’s second this season - he threw a perfect game in May - and the sixth overall this year. It’s safe to call 2010 the year of the pitcher. And in the year of the pitcher, the Phillies have the best rotation in baseball, making them World Series favorites in my book. The Phillies will follow up the Halladay gem with a start from Roy Oswalt in game two and Cole Hamels in game three. All three pitchers have combined to go 13-1 in the month of September. Since acquiring Oswalt at the trade deadline, the Phillies have gone 42-19. The second half surge pushed them past the Braves for the division, and past the Yankees and Rays for the best record in baseball. Philly’s big three have stepped up when needed, and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. A team has a better chance of winning a title if it has elite pitching. Even through the steroid era, the Yankees won four World Series titles mainly because of a nasty rotation and Mariano Rivera finishing games. In October baseball, you’re not going up against slouch lineups like the Pirates or the Orioles. It’s the best against the best, making pitching in October necessary to succeed. Halladay, in Game One of the NLDS, faced a Reds team that won the National League triple crown during the regular season, leading the league in batting average, homeruns, and RBIs. I’d say that’s a step up from pitching against the New York Mets. If a team can get one guy going on the hill, he can carry a team. But imagine if the Phillies get all three going. Oswalt has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the NL for the past decade. The third guy in line, Cole Hamels, won the 2008 World Series
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Senior middle blocker Kayla Govier (17) and the Bulls couldn’t figure out the Akron Zips.
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Men’s tennis excels at invitational BRIAN JOSEPHS Asst. Sports Editor
The men’s tennis team traveled down to Bethlehem, Penn. this past weekend for the Lehigh Fall Invitational. The Bulls dominated and took 18 out of 21 matches. “Overall, it was a successful weekend,” said head coach Lee Nickell. “It was exactly what we needed.” After winning one of the single matches, sophomore Vusa Hove joined junior Alex Kalinin in doubles play to beat their Lehigh opponents 8-1 a few hours later. Hove won all three of his doubles matches. Freshman Jason Shkodnik joined junior Kristof Custers to win the other doubles match against Lehigh. The Bulls will continue their fall schedule on Oct. 14 at the ITA Regionals. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
Big Mack on Campus CAREY BEYER Staff Writer
When Khalil Mack stepped onto the field for the first time in a Bulls uniform, fans wondered what the redshirt freshman could bring to the team. What they got was a deacon’s son who plays the game like a bat out of hell. The linebacker has put up impressive numbers early on, leading the team with eight tackles for a loss and ranking second on the Bulls with 2.5 sacks. His dominant performance in the win over Bowling Green earned him Mid-American Conference East Defensive Player of the Week honors. While his recent play may have a lot of people noticing number 46, not everyone is surprised at how well Mack is playing. “I said it before the season,” said senior cornerback Dominic Cook. “He was going to be great. I just wanted everyone to watch out for him because he was going to be an incredible player.” Mack is beginning to make a name for himself up north but his story actually begins much farther south. The 19 year old grew up in Fort Pierce, Fla. with his parents and two
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brothers. When Mack was younger, he idolized his older brother who instilled in him the will to never give up. This propelled him to succeed at such a high level. He first started playing football at a young age, although at that time he was valued more for his speed than his size. “I was maybe nine or 10,” Mack said. “I was smaller than everybody. I was playing 16 and 17 year olds. I was scared of them hitting me so it made me run faster.” He started playing Pop Warner a few years later but his play was
S p e c t r u m Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
The Monday Night game will feature the Vikings at Jets. The game will be Brett Favre’s first game against the Jets since playing with them in 2008. Randy Moss will be playing his first game for the Vikings since 2004.
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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. South Carolina gamecocks Florida State Seminoles vs. Miami Hurricane LSU Tigers vs. Florida Gators Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines
There are four match-ups of ranked teams this Saturday. Denard Robinson will look to beef up his Heisman candidacy with a tough road game against in-state rival Michigan State.
Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators New York Rangers vs. Sabres
The puck drops for the 2010-2011 Buffalo Sabres this weekend. Both games can be seen on MSG HD.
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