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An initiative to change universal design REBECCA BRATEK Staff Reporter
The University at Buffalo continues to extend its international reach. UB’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute are partnering to research and change housing, public buildings and outdoor spaces to accommodate people of all abilities and ages. Through a five-year, $4.75 million grant that launched on Oct. 1, UB researchers and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute will be working together to make products simpler and easier to use for every person of any ability, a process known as universal design. This is the third five-year grant UB has been awarded, reflecting the long-term commitment and success of UB researchers in this field. Edward Steinfield, the principal investigator for the project, professor of architecture, and director of UB’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center), is working alongside coprincipal investigator James Lenker, assistant professor of rehabilitation science, on the initiative. Steinfield and Lenker are codirecting the new RERC with Jordana Maisel, director of the IDeA Center’s outreach and policy studies, and Geoff Fernie, vice president for outreach at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. “[This initiative] is giving an opportunity for students from different departments to come together and work with nationally recognized researchers,” Lenker said. “It’s a good chance for students to work with people from different disciplines [and] make a relevant and positive societal benefit.” Most of the laboratory testing is being completed in state-of-theart facilities in Toronto. In these labs, there is a chamber that controls weather conditions such as rain, severe wind and white out conditions. Through these laborator y
There’s a new addition coming to myUB, and all it needs is a name. That’s where the UB student population comes in. Starting Wednesday, students have the opportunity to name a tab that will lead users to a new feature that makes it easier to access academic, financial and personal information tools. Those who submit a suggestion or vote for their favorite idea will be entered into a random drawing to win gift certificates for movie theatres, Campus Cash, Tim Hortons and UB branded merchandise. The five ideas that receive the most votes will be put into a random
drawing to win an iPad or one of two iPods. The contest, sponsored by Student Services Transformation (SST), is a way to get students involved and come up with a clever name for a new tab that will make many frustrating aspects of myUB easier to use. “Students can learn more about the system, contribute ideas for names that build UB spirit and win prizes,” said Kara Saunders, assistant vice provost for undergraduate education. The new additions will help students stay on top of important information that may have been • see MYUB | page 4
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UB alumna finalist in worldwide novel contest experiments, researchers can test out different surface materials – including sidewalks, stairs, curb cuts and other pavements – to see how they stand up to various weather conditions and how people with all different abilities can handle them. The laboratory research being conducted in Toronto goes hand in hand with field research being conducted here at UB. UB faculty and students are working on Greiner Hall, which is currently under construction, and converting it into another newly built dormitory that implements universal design. After renovations and research are completed, a UB research team will invite people with disabilities to navigate and tour Grenier Hall and compare the experience to buildings that have not incorporated universal design. This will help researchers learn how to make buildings and public spaces useable for the greatest amount people of different ages and abilities. Other projects include reassessing over 450 home modification projects completed by the IDeA Center since 1996 and other projects completed nationally to study what works in universal design and what does not. The IDeA Center is also teaming up with colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University to begin a fiveyear RERC project that improves public transportation for those with disabilities. “[We hope] to make buildings usable for the greatest number of • see DESIGN | page 4
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Commitment to enhancing academic excellence UB hires a number of new faculty members
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Edward Steinfield is working with other professionals on a project that will improve accessibility for the disabled in many areas.
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Student voting could be difference-maker JENNIFER HARB
By Jan. 15, the president’s office won’t be the only door on campus with a new name on it. In spite of the poor economy, SUNY budget cuts and legislative setbacks in Albany, UB has hired 57 new full-time, tenured or tenuretrack faculty members. The new additions come from a variety of academic denominations, including the departments of English, physics, nursing, sciences and architecture, among others. In addition, the university also added faculty who are not currently tenured or on the tenure-track. One-third of the new faculty members are “strategic strength” hires while others were hired to enhance departmental areas or address needs for scholarly expertise in certain fields of study. According to Lucinda Finley, vice provost of faculty affairs, every school and every department were given new faculty members. “It is wonderful news to UB that despite financial cuts and challenges, we have been able to keep moving forward at something that is at the heart of UB 2020, that is hiring great academic staff,” Finley said. • see FACULTY | page 2
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Madeline Smyth, a UB alumna (1984), is one of 10 finalists in Writing with the Stars, one of the largest writing competitions in the world. Her submission, Aliya Arabesque, has been called a “different” and “provocative” read. Voting decides the competition, so Smyth needs the UB community’s support to pull her to the finish line. The first of five rounds begins today at RTbookreviews.com. What’s your submission, Aliya Arabesque, about? What was your inspiration?
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renowned theoretical physicist journey across the desert of Saudi Arabia to find her late mother’s family, but also must journey into the depths of her heart to discover her destiny…[It’s] about a clash of cultures, two cultures that are very much at odds.
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Latin American Student Association hosts sixth Annual Heritage Banquet this year’s banquet, “Nuestras raices forjan el futuro,” translates to “Our roots bring forth the future.”
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The UB Latin American Student Association (LASA) will be holding its sixth annual LASA Banquet on Oct. 15, the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. The LASA kickoff event will provide students with traditional food, dancing, performances by UB dance groups and a live band. The theme of
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“It’s just who we are, what our culture is and how we express ourselves,” said Rochelle Lopez, a senior biology major and the 20102011 LASA President. “We want to remember what past LASA organizations [have done], be true to what they did, keep the tradition, but still do what we want to do [this year].”
important to the LASA executive board because they will be honoring the past of the organization and looking into its future. “This is actually the first year where the E-board is almost all new versus a combination of new and old,” said Kim Hernandez, a junior English major and E-board member. “We’re calling it the new generation of LASA. It’s the bridge [year], so next year it’ll be completely new.”
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have a lot of energetic new [faculty members] full of great ideas,” Finley said. “Some [of the new faculty members] are replacements and some are filling vacant lines. Over the past couple of years, UB has done a good job at hiring wonderful faculty.” Full professors that have joined or will be joining UB faculty this academic year include Joseph Valente, a leading James Joyce scholar; Eckhard Krotscheck, a renowned theoretical physicist; Kim Connolly,
a national environmental law expert; Chunchi Wu, a leading analyst of financial markets and Davina Porock, an international researcher in palliative care and geriatrics. The feedback from the new faculty members has been positive. Valente, a professor of English who formerly worked at the University of Illinois, noted the difference in the student population at UB. “I like it better here [at UB]” Valente said. “The students are more engaged, and have more to say. Also,
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the [English] department here is stronger than [at the University of Illinois]”. Currently, Valente is focusing his courses on short fiction, American and British literature and British modernism. The addition of experienced and knowledgeable faculty members has also gained the student community’s attention. “New faculty will be great for the university,” said Lauren Brown, a senior psychology major. “Fresh
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Since 2005, the banquet has featured LASA’s dance group, Alma Nanichi. Alma Nanichi, which is derived from Spanish and Taino Arawak languages, means “Heart of the Soul,” and the group expects to give a show that lives up to its name. “This year’s banquet piece is honestly one of the most fun pieces I’ve worked on and I’m extremely excited to see it come to life,” said Juan Pereyra, a junior sociology major. “As the new dance liaison, my plan is to completely revamp the team as a whole, back to what the definition of what the team truly defines: diversity.” L ASA a nd A lma Na nichi
encourage all students to come experience true Latin American culture at this year’s banquet. In past years, UB alumni have attended the event to celebrate the tradition that is going into its sixth year. “That’s the best part, that alumni come, because it sticks to our theme,” Hernandez said. “They don’t necessarily live in Buffalo, but they come all the way up to see it and see what we’ve done this year.”
expect the banquet to be full of culture, pride and food. I hope I dance a lot and really [enjoy it] enough to make it a tradition for my four years here.” The LASA banquet will be held at Banchetti by Rizzo’s at 550 N. French Rd. in Amherst at 6 p.m. The event is a “dress to impress” occasion.
Edith Acosta, a freshman nursing major, was skeptical about the representation of Latinos on campus before she began going to LASA meetings.
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“I’ve been learning things about my culture that I never knew, like traditional dances,” Acosta said. “I
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Yet another showdown between state and Senecas Future of Western New York casinos now uncertain New York State Governor David Paterson again finds himself in a battle with the Seneca Nation, a Native American group that enjoys special treaty rights and considers itself separate from the state. The latest issue between the two groups is the state’s claim that the Senecas owe over $200 million in revenue-sharing payments. The payments are required under a 2001 compact that permits the Senecas to operate three gambling casinos in Western New York, including the popular Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls. If the Senecas fail to make the payments speedily, the state is threatening to shut the casinos down. That is quite the threat; the Seneca Niagara Casino is definitely one of the biggest attractions in the area and figures to bring in a whole lot more money than most other things around. The state may try to temporarily shut the casinos down to scare the Senecas into paying up, but the editorial board feels that the state needs those casinos just as bad as the Senecas, making a permanent shutdown highly unlikely. The Senecas are refusing to abide by the revenue-sharing agreement because they say the state has already breached the compact by violating the Senecas’ exclusivity rights. To make it simple, the Seneca casinos are supposed to be the only form of legal gambling in the state. Both groups disagree about whether statepermitted gambling at places such as the Buffalo Raceway in Hamburg violates those exclusivity rights.
We feel like the problem is bigger than a sudden disagreement about the casino payments. As this new development comes just weeks after the state announced that it would attempt to collect taxes on Seneca tobacco products, it seems like the governor is trying any way possible to collect the Native Americans’ money. It’s starting to feel more and more like a grudge match. After all, if the state wasn’t desperate for any source of revenue in the midst of a terrible financial crisis, we don’t think the state would be so willing to take such a hard line with the Senecas. It’s always tricky when these two groups have to deal with each other. The Senecas often say that they are a “sovereign nation” completely separate from the state, but they truly do rely on many state resources, such as road maintenance, police protection and public schools. A truly sovereign nation would have to be entirely self-sufficient, and you’d have to go through customs to get back and forth. Obviously, that is never going to happen, and the Senecas do have a responsibility to negotiate with the state peacefully (some Senecas consider blocking the New York State Thruway a form of negotiation). As there is so much history and bad blood involved, it is never about the simple letter of the law when dealing with the Native Americans, and the state must realize that. At the same time, the Senecas need to come around and negotiate with the state, recognizing that they, too, will benefit from a balanced state budget.
Senate bill to blacklist Internet is unwise
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The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, also known as Senate bill 3804, was introduced last month and is now causing an uproar in the online community. The bill, if passed, would not only give the Attorney General the power to remove from the Internet any website that contains copyrightinfringing material; it would also grant him the right to remove the entire domain associated with that website. For example, we’ve all experienced the following problem: The new hit song comes out, and we all want to listen to it, but we don’t want to pay for it to hear it just once. We go to YouTube, search for the song, find it, and click on the link, only to see a notification that the song or video was taken down due to a copyright claim. Fair enough. Under the new law, though, the government would be allowed to take down all of YouTube instead of just the one video or song. That’s right, no more Antoine Dodson, no more Epic Beard Man, and no more Mr. Chi City, all because Lars Ulrich of Metallica might get mad again when you stream his new song. Though it isn’t the only site that would be affected, YouTube is the example that first comes to mind when discussing this bill. To take down the entire domain because of one user-uploaded copyright infringement would be highly irresponsible. Though we often use it for laughs and entertainment, there are many great things about YouTube that have nothing to do with copyright infringement.
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Ninety-six of the people who were most instrumental in creating the Internet and inventing the tools to make it work have formally complained to Senators, telling them that it is crucial to reject the bill. If the people who know more than anyone else about how the Internet works are worried about this bill, we probably should be worried too. Their reasons for opposing the bill include the argument that copyright infringement will still go on even once the legislation is passed. The bill does not take into account bittorent or peer-to-peer networks, so all of you Bizarro users can breath a sigh of relief. Also, the engineers say, deliberate infringers will put the entire infrastructure of the Internet at risk because they will create alternative infrastructures that bypass the DNS (Domain Name System) that the Internet was founded on, putting them outside the control of service providers. The clashing of the different systems would make the Internet almost impossible to use. The engineers also write that the bill would go against previous claims by the United States to support “a free and open Internet, both domestically and abroad.” As the U.S. is a leader in maintaining the DNS, excessively censoring the Internet would create a dangerous standard for the entire world. College students may know better than any other demographic the many wonders of the Internet. We urge the Senate not to jeopardize a resource that is so important to our society.
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No break for New Yorkers What’s going on in New York? The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has just dropped another bombshell for New York City inhabitants. The MTA recently voted to raise the transit fare once again. Single rides will go up to $2.50, 30-day unlimited cards will go from $89 to $104, and weekly unlimited rides will move up from $27 to $29. These prices are slated to go into effect on Dec. 30. And what’s more? Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on using food stamps to buy soft drinks. While there have been previous attempts to tax soda, this new proposal unfairly spotlights low-income families as the most obese members of society. Even worse is the threat of Carl Paladino’s election for New York State governor. Paladino, who has shown obvious signs of racial bigotry, is against public funding for SUNY schools. If he were to cut funding, tuition for public schools such as UB will increase greatly. What type of message would New York be sending to the low-income families who have to continue struggling to pay for food and college? Additionally, what type of message would Albany be sending to the outsiders who view New York City in a positive light? New York State’s attempts to control the economic crisis have been largely misguided up to this point. The cost of living in the city is already high and the changes that have been implemented help nobody but the folks at Albany. Meanwhile, normal people like you and me are being targeted. MTA bus and train lines are already being cut and the fare increase only adds salt to the wound. Plus, at the rate the fare is increasing, New Yorkers will be forced to turn to cars as a main source of transportation, which is bad for the environment. Also, potential residents will be put off by the increasing prices. The proposed soda ban pins low-income families as a scapegoat for the economy. Please don’t argue that it is helping the obesity problem in the state. The proposal is unfair to these families and Bloomberg, in essence, is blaming these families for the state’s health issues. And the fact that Paladino is even considered for the gubernatorial elections is the epitome of all the recent absurdities in New York. There are already a lot of problems and critical opinions of the Republican Party, which isn’t exactly at its peak. Budget cuts to UB have already severely affected UB 2020 and raised tuition. Totally cutting funding would render me unable to receive a higher education in New York. The changes I’ve mentioned are everything but positive. But if I have to search the bottom of my wallet just to make it to a community college, that’s just how it has to be. E-mail: brian.josephs@ubspectrum.com
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confusing in the past. The online center will allow students to set a course “wish list” that will automatically enroll students in their desired classes as soon as their registration window opens up. The page will simplify accessing grades, viewing required classes and checking enrollment and academic record transactions. There will also be a student planner available to help with organization. Instead of calling BIRD or visiting the Student Response Center in Capen Hall, students will be able to accept, decline and reduce financial aid awards online. It will also be easier for students to view account information and determine the balance of their tuition bill. In addition to allowing students
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to update personal information, the new page will clarify checkstops by explaining exactly what they mean and why they are there. Students are encouraged to get involved starting Oct. 14. SST will be accepting suggestions on myUB up until Oct. 20, and voting will begin the following day. The online polls will be open for one week and every student will be allowed to vote once. Those whose names are chosen will receive an e-mail confirmation detailing what they’ve won and how to redeem their prize. For more information and a n expla nator y v ideo, v isit buffalo.edu/nameit.
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people of all abilities,” Maisel said. Universal design controls products across a broad spectrum, from public transportation to shower controls and from building designs to bottle caps. “We don’t give these things a single thought, but [they] come in play with people who are older and
disabled,” Lenker said. “[Universal design] calls attention to these needs and designs for everyone.” For more information on this initiative and the IDeA Center, visit http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea.
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Big Band, Small Set CHARLOTTE LOPEZ Staff Writer
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he Max Weinberg Big Band could have played another two hours and still left the audience begging for more. Max Weinberg showed his eclectic nature in every song he performed at the Center for the Arts this past Friday night. He went from the works of Bruce Springsteen to John Lennon, and back to the big band orchestrations of tunes by Frank Sinatra Weinberg has experienced a very successful career. From being a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band to recently lending his talent to Conan O’Brien’s late night television talk show, Weinberg is a name synonymous with talent. Performing on such albums as Born in the U.S.A and Born to Run, Weinberg is certainly an important part of American music history. Weinberg put on a great show
for all in attendance with his overthe-top antics that kept the audience members both interested and entertained in between songs. He spoke of personal idols, as well as his apparent love for crime-based television shows. The 15-piece band laughed along and encouraged Weinberg’s fun loving personality. Throughout the duration of the set, no single band member was without recognition. From the quality of their playing to the chemistry they shared, it was clear that each member both wanted to be there, and deserved to be. There was a song for everyone in the audience, which ranged from young children to college students and the elderly. Amongst the songs performed that night was one of Weinberg’s most well recognized numbers, “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In addition to its usual repertoire, Max Weinberg Big Band also put on a medley of three Beatles songs in
jazz and big band style as a tribute to John Lennon’s birthday. One of the highlights of the night, however, occurred when there was a duel between two saxophone players, aptly named “Rat Race.” In this duel, the two performers went back and forth exchanging challenging speeds and rhythms of soloing. “Rat Race” was both exciting and riveting for everyone who witnessed it. Hailing from the tri-state area, saxophonist Brandon Wright of Max Weinberg Big Band is a talented musician with great promise. Throughout the band’s performance, Wright looked incredibly happy to be part of a band with such a renowned reputation. “[Playing with the band] is a great experience,” Wright said. “Max is part of my youth. Growing up I watched [Late Night with Conan O’Brien].” Although the entire set was in big band and jazz style, Weinberg’s other influences were also on display. As a drummer, he maintains a tight but
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loose feel to his beats, which some musicians refer to as a pocket. The ability to lead a whole band by drumbeat is surely Weinberg’s specialty. During the band’s set, the crowd was rather quiet, but only because they were so impressed by the band’s sheer talent. Weinberg consistently asked for the lights to be turned on so he could “see all of those beautiful
faces.” He also made conversation with the crowd, and responded to people’s side comments. An altogether tasteful and very well orchestrated show, the Max Weinberg Big Band was one performance that won’t soon be forgot by the Buffalo natives. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Golden deliciousness in the fall JEFF PELZEK and STEVE NEILANS
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Brooklyn Brewery Octoberfest Brooklyn does it again by releasing the pinnacle of autumn brown ale. This Octoberfest cures the post-summer blues – created by the absence of their summer ale – with that new special something: balance. The carbon is crispy without a bite, the flavors are bold without moving into the melodramatic, and the color is a rich brunette. Long Trail Harvest Brown Ale It has a little too much of its finest qualities, but it succeeds where others fall quite short. Its smoky finish and nitrogen head tastes like a mouthful of pumpkin and squash with a palate of freezing earth and a big pile of red maple leaves. Its gustatory strength is its only shortcoming, laying the “good stuff” on a little too thick. For many, it’s like whole milk to a skim drinker.
Great Lakes Oktoberfest This has to be one of the better autumn beers. Some argue that this beer is a little too sweet, but it won a gold medal at the 2008 World Beer Championship. We don’t recommend spending an entire night drinking this, but one or two in a night does the body good.
Saranac Octoberfest A hint of cocoa, good color and a bubbly carbon head makes for a good twist in the normally bland taste of Saranac original. This fall flavor is a good choice from start to finish, and we’ll admit it – even the marketing gets us. A wooden picket lawn chair with an autumn lake view is how an Octoberfest should taste. The taster can tell that this was a recipe with a vision, and it proves to be a recipe of great success as well. Pearl Street Grill’s “Perlenstrasse” Its novel means of service and the ambiance within which it is served are among the other aspects that add to the taste and form of the Perlenstrasse. Only
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I think [my inspiration] was 9/11… I have known Muslim people closely since my teenage years. On 9/11, I knew many people that were possibly at risk; … my brother worked in Manhattan and I had also worked in Washington D.C. so I knew people who would be on planes coming out of Washington. I had gone to law school and practiced law in Boston, so I knew people who would be coming out of Boston. It was a very difficult day not knowing if anyone I knew had perished, both from Boston and Washington and New York. So I was caught in a conflict, and I decided to write about Aliya, who was also in a conflict. Why did you enter this contest?
The publishing world is very tight right now, both with the tough economic times as well as the changing technological landscape, as the world moves towards electronic printing… Contests are an excellent way to not only hone the craft of writing, because you get judges’
available at the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery at 76 Pearl St. in downtown Buffalo, this seasonal probably won’t be around next year. The Pearl Street Brewery’s brewing turnaround is in constant flux, and they mix up fresh tastes all the time. Samuel Adams Octoberfest Falling short of its usual brewing excellence, Samuel Adams misses the mark on yet another round of Octoberfest this year. This Sam Adams is quite possibly one of the most overrated autumn beers, making followers wince in distaste. For as great as their summer and winter beers are, this Octoberfest tastes like it was shoddily mixed together. Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale Sam Adams is making its first foray into the pumpkin ale phenomenon with this pumpkintinted brew. Harvest Pumpkin Ale has only a faint taste of any pumpkin, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It doesn’t have to be October for someone to enjoy
Many breweries are getting on board with the Oktoberfest phenomenon.
this beer, which can’t be said for a lot of the overpowering pumpkin beers. For as boring as Samuel Adams’ Octoberfest tastes this year, the Harvest Pumpkin Ale makes up for it. Blue Moon Brewing Companies Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale Lacking the usual malty coriander taste, this beer’s bold amber color and the aesthetic zest of adding
an orange to your pint glass form a harvest seasonal that just tastes, well, bad. The variety pack could tempt unknowing amateurs into falling into this Blue Moon trap. Southern Tier Pumking All rise for the king; Southern Tier Brewing Company is slowly growing from a small local brewery to a nationally known name, largely due to their Pumking. The
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golden-amber head actually tastes like a pumpkin pie and the beer finishes with a mild-spicy aftertaste. With its 8.8 percent alcohol by volume, a few of these delectable brews will make you feel great. The only downfall we see is that it’s only available in a 22 oz. bomber, so it’s a little pricey. But since when is having 22 oz. a problem? E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
‘I need UB to turn out the vote’
comments and scores… It’s a wonderful way to avoid the flush pile that all editors have.
I graduated from UB in 1984, as an English major. [I was involved in] extra-curricular activities like Schussmeister’s Ski Club, but Black Mountain College was my primary interest at the time.
[The contest] used to be called American Title; it’s the writing world’s version of American Idol. [It was renamed] Writing with the Stars to give it a new, fresh name. They made one change in that they assign mentors, [who are] multi-published authors from Kensington Publishing. The voting will occur online at RTbookreviews.com… It’s entirely up to the voters because Kensington has found all 10 books to be of publishable quality. They’ve committed in a contract with each of the finalists that they will publish the book if it is chosen by the world. I need UB to turn out the vote… They were my first thought; I cannot win this without them. I’ve caught the attention of the editors at Kensington Publishing with Aliya Arabesque but I cannot win this Writing with the Stars contest without the UB students… I need them to tell everyone they know to vote on Facebook. I need that kind of viral voting to pull this off.
Madeline Smyth
UB alumna and author of Aliya Arabesque
How did you know you wanted to become an author? Did your time at UB influence your decision to write?
I think I was first and foremost… a poet. As I moved into the teenage years... I needed something longer, I needed to not just play on words; I needed the length of a novel platform in order to do what I needed to do… Novel writing is something I do on a daily basis.
Black Mountain College was housed over in Ellicott Complex. It had to do with the Black Mountain Poets that were there at the time, in the English department. There was this incredible group of people like Robert Creeley and Allen Ginsburg, who are quite famous as American authors and poets. I was… a very integral part of it at that time. That’s why I came to UB. I not only studied under Robert Creeley, I also spent a summer at UB writing poetry with Joel Oppenheimer, another Black Mountain author. What advice would you give to a student who is interested in writing?
[He or she] would need and should contact me because it is a very complicated industry. First, there’s the writing and second, there’s the publishing, and those are two different things... I need to know who they are and what their voice is and
where they see themselves fitting in the market… it’s a very individual plan. The only general advice I could give is write, write, write. Every writer has a different way of writing and a different way of approaching publishing… The only way you become published in the end is to be prolific and persistent. I’ll be on campus for anyone who is interested in writing. I think there are amazing opportunities for your age group. I think that is a bursting market, the young adult market… There are publishers that are asking and adults are attempting to have the voice of the age group that you’re in. No one could have the voice like you could have the voice. I hope when I’m [on campus this week], I can meet with people. To get in contact with Madeline Smyth, visit her Facebook event page by searching, “Writing with the Stars” and send her a message to arrange a time to meet on campus during this upcoming week. Also, check out her blog at madelinesmyth.blogspot.com. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
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Despite the shutout loss against Central Michigan, Bulls head coach Michael Thomas had nothing but praise for the Chippewas after the game. “Central Michigan is a very good soccer team,” Thomas said. “They were our NCAA tournament representative last year and nothing I say can take away from that.” Though freshman goalkeeper Ainsley Wheldon gave up three goals, she had a career-high 12 saves. It marked the fourth time this season that she posted double digit saves in a single game. Thomas was not happy with the loss but had no intention of pointing fingers anywhere near his goalkeeper. “Obviously, [Wheldon] would like to have that third goal back, but she had several great saves that really kept us in the game for a very long time,” Thomas said. The Bulls played tough for a good portion of the first half. However, at the 30-minute mark, they
took a costly penalty in the box that gave the Chippewas a penalty kick. Junior defender Liesel Toth knocked it home and put the Chippewas up by one goal. Wheldon misplayed a deflection in the second half, resulting in the third and final goal for Central Michigan. In the second game against Eastern Michigan, Wheldon was again solid between the pipes, recording four saves. The only shot that got past Wheldon came in the 14th minute when a rebound landed right on an Eagle’s foot for an easy score. Thomas knows better than most that bad bounces are part of the game but thought his team responded well against Eastern Michigan. “We just got a bad bounce on the rebound and it ended up on the other team’s foot,” Thomas said. “Today we did everything we needed to win. Obviously, I’m not happy with the outcome, but it’s hard to be upset when you’re creating that many chances.”
The Bulls attempted 21 shots against the Eagles, but Eastern Michigan goalkeeper Monique Budani stopped them all and recorded her fifth shutout of the season. The improvement in the Bulls’ number of shots came from a change Thomas made before the game. “We were using a third forward to run a 4-3-3 in order to generate more chances on offense, and we’ve been consistently playing well that way,” Thomas said. “We’ve been great on set pieces this season [and] we just need to finish our chances, but it’s hard to be mad when you’re only missing by three inches.” Thoma s cont inues to be impressed with the play of some of the younger players on his team. “Were a very young team, but our underclassmen have been outstanding this year and have benefited from great senior leadership to provide a spark for this team.” Thomas said. The Bulls will play their third of five straight home games on Friday as they take on Ball State at 7 p.m. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
week of events
Tuesday ALBUMS:
Die Antwoord: $O$ Less Than Jake: TV/EP All That Remains: For We are Many You, Me, And Everyone We Know: Some Things Don’t Wash Out Valencia: Dancing With a Ghost Lil’ Wayne: I Am Not a Human Being GAMES:
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Jackass 3D Red Hereafter Conviction Carlos Down Terrace The Two ET TICK Escobars
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The acquisition of guys like C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, and Curtis Granderson are obviously going to have an impact on an organization. The separation between Cashman and other GMs is in his proven ability to go out and find the role player – the guy who always seems to make the right play exactly when the team needs it the most. Amidst all the talent on the Yankees roster, guys like Marcus Thames are priceless for what they contribute to the team. On the surface, Thames’ .288 batting average may not jump off the page at you, but you begin to realize his importance after a closer look. Thames had walk-off hits – a home run and a single – on two occasions this season, helping lift his team to victory. On Saturday night, he made his presence felt once again by blasting a two-run home run to help the Yankees eliminate the Minnesota Twins in the American League Divisional Series.
It’s not only Thames, either; Nick Swisher has completely changed the clubhouse mentality of a team that was used to an all work and no play attitude before his arrival. Cashman has been finding these players since he got the job in 1998. One of his first moves was to bring in Scott Brosius, who was thought to be all washed up. Brosius responded by winning a Gold Glove for the Yankees and capturing the 1998 World Series MVP award after belting two home runs in Game 3 against the San Diego Padres. Orlando Hernandez, Chuck Knoblauch and Shane Spencer could also be added to this list. In 2000, a 34-yearold David Justice won the ALCS MVP award and played a huge role in the Yankees’ third consecutive World Series title after joining the team via trade only four months earlier. Next time you catch a Yankees game and are admiring the collection of talent on display in pinstripes, remember who put it all together and who continues to excel at the toughest job in sports.
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Bulls lose third straight STEVE CARR Staff Writer
The men’s soccer team played the first of three-straight road games on Saturday and looked for their first win in over a week. They are still searching for a victory. Buffalo (4-6-1, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) lost 2-0 to the Bowling Green Falcons (4-4-2, 1-2 MAC) to extend their winless streak to three games. The loss also marked the fifth time that the Bulls have been shut out this season. “I think that we played well at the end,” said head coach John Astudillo. “But the lack of scoring is evident. We’re creating the shots and creating the opportunities… but we’re not putting them in, and that is a big problem.” Bowling Green sophomore Zach Lemke scored on a header less than five minutes into the game. Despite Buffalo outshooting the Falcons
12-7, that goal proved to be the game winner. “[The early goal] did quite a bit,” Astudillo said. “But if the character of your team is strong enough you should be able to come back from an early goal.” The Bulls nearly tied the game in the 14th minute. Junior forward Nate Woods redirected a corner kick on goal, but junior goalkeeper Miguel Rosales made the save. This was one of six saves on the day for Rosales, who earned his fourth shutout of the year after consistently being tested by the Bulls offensive attack. With 35 minutes left in the game, the Falcons goalkeeper made a diving stop to turn back a free kick by junior forward Mike Unwin. Converting those shots into goals has plagued the Bulls offense all season. “I just think we were playing very inconsistently,” Astudillo said. “[But] I think that offensively we are trying. In the second half we came close, but
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Senior forward Juha Kaartoluoma (14) and the men’s soccer team dropped a close 2-0 match at Bowling Green on Saturday.
just coming close is not exactly what you want to do.” After back-and-forth play the rest of the first half, the Bulls hurt themselves by scoring an own goal early in the second. On a free kick for Bowling Green, the ball went off the head of a Bulls defender and into the net. Scoring opportunities for Buffalo were more sporadic toward the end of the second half. In the final 10 minutes, the Bulls only managed a single shot attempt, which came off
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The Bulls will look to end their recent three game skid as they prepare to play Cleveland State (6-8, 3-2 Horizon League). “We will engage our backs in the attack a lot more,” Astudillo said. “We can always create more scoring opportunities in a game [by doing that.]” The game is set to take place on Monday at 4 p.m. at Krezler Soccer Field in Cleveland, Ohio. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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Volleyball conquers Ball State for first time COURTNEY MCHALE
Winless streak reaches double digits VINNY LEPORE and TROY HAIMOWITZ
Staff Writer
With the season slowly slipping away, the volleyball team needed to make a statement. They did just that on Saturday night. For the second consecutive game at Alumni Arena, the Bulls (14-8, 2-4 Mid American Conference) found themselves entrenched in a five-set war. This time, the Bulls were able to escape with a 3-2 (28-26, 20-25, 25-19, 15-13) win over Ball State (14-3, 4-1 MAC). The Cardinals came into the match as the number one team in the MAC West, adding more significance to the Bulls victory. “Any time you get a win against a team that’s in first place on the other side of the conference…it’s a big win,” said head coach Todd Kress. The Bulls got off to a shaky start in the fifth set, falling behind 5-1 early. Things looked bleak when Ball State took an 11-7 lead, and it seemed like the Bulls would again collapse under the pressure. But senior middle blocker Kayla Govier sent back-to-back kills into the Cardinals’ court for Buffalo points as Bulls fans voiced their loudest cheers yet. With the Bulls down by one point at 13-12, senior middle-blocker Kristin Bignell slammed home a kill to tie the match after stuffing the Cardinals with a huge block on the point before. Bignell finished the match with 10 kills and a .231 hitting-percentage for the match. She also contributed 10 blocks to lead the team. Kress was really impressed with how the senior responded under the pressure of the big match. “[Bignell] had a lot of big blocks,” Kress said. “We put her up against their two best hitters and just told her that her job for the night was to shut them down.” With the game all knotted up at 13, junior defensive specialist
the foot of senior midfielder Sam Craven and sailed over the net. Despite the loss, the Bulls defense was the one bright spot for the team, holding the Falcons to only one goal of their own. Junior goalkeeper Nick Fetterman made two saves in the match. “They kept fighting to the very end,” Astudillo said. “But the defense is still giving up goals and the offense is not converting the scoring opportunities.”
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It wasn’t a good weekend for the women’s soccer team. The Bulls (1-12-1, 0-5-1 MidAmerican Conference) had two chances at home over the weekend to notch their first conference win of the season against Central Michigan (8-3-1, 5-0 MAC) and Eastern Michigan (6-5-3, 3-0-2 MAC). Both attempts came up short as the Bulls failed to score a goal in either game. On Friday night, the Bulls fell 3-0 to the Chippewas and followed that up with a 1-0 heartbreaking defeat against the Eagles. • see WSOCCER | page 6
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The women’s soccer team failed to end their winless streak twice this weekend, as they dropped two home matches to Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan.
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Abby Niekamp (15) and Lindsey Schlegel (10) helped the volleyball team end their fourmatch losing streak by beating conference leader Ball State on Saturday.
Heather Pyle blasted a torpedo over the net, forcing a Ball State error to give the Bulls match point. Everyone watching at Alumni Arena rose to their feet. Ball State committed another error on match point to give the Bulls their second conference win. “It was really a big win for us,” Bignell said. “We’ve been in a bit of a rut; so this is like the turning point of the season.” The Bulls have five freshmen on the squad and all five saw the court against the Cardinals. Freshman outside hitter Christine Fritsche really stepped up late in the match for the Bulls. She finished the match with nine kills and a hitting percentage of .368, which was good for second on the team. The recent struggles the Bulls have faced have forced Kress to
start experimenting with his lineup. Senior setter Lindsey Schlegel responded well in the match after being benched last game in favor of freshman setter Dani Reinert. Schlegel finished with a team best .375 hitting percentage and 44 assists in the match. Kress thinks the performance by his team against Ball State will get the ball rolling back toward the win column for the Bulls. “We know the answer is there,” Kress said. “We’ve just been struggling to find it, and I think tonight helps us get over the hump.” Buffalo’s next match is Friday, Oct. 15 at Western Michigan. The first serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Yankees continue to cash in Derek Jeter gets all the credit. But when you step back and look at the success the New York Yankees have had over the past 15 years, you may be surprised to find out who is really responsible. Now, let me be clear right off the bat. Players win games. After all, they are the ones that have to execute and score to beat their opponents. However, in one particular sport and on one particular team, I believe that the manager gets the shaft – and not the one you’re thinking of. Yankees general manger Brian Cashman has one of the best front office jobs in professional sports. But along with the glamour of the extremely high-profile position comes an unimaginable amount of stress, pressure and expectation. The job also comes with relentless
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scrutiny from the most historically fickle contingent of fans and media in the world. I feel that no one person has been more underappreciated than Cashman in the history of sports. The guy has been the conductor of four World Series Championships in his 13 seasons with the Yankees, and he could possibly add another one this year. After a few disappointing seasons, when the Yankees were in their “funk” and unable to capture a ring, rabid Yankee fans called for Cashman’s job – even after three straight championships from 1998 to 2000. I guess Yankee fans will always be Yankee fans, but this postseason is a perfect illustration of the genius that is Cashman. It isn’t really news that the Yankees can go out and get big names. I realize that. • see PARRINO | page 6