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Five UB students and one other person were involved in a car accident at the corner of Rensch Road and Sweet Home Road on Sunday evening. Four of the students were transported to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital shortly after their blue Honda Civic LX collided with a blue Chevy Equinox at 5:03 p.m. The other student was treated on the scene and released. The driver of the Equinox was transported to Erie County Medical Center. University Police Department Officer Christopher Kerr heard the accident and was first on the scene. He saw two of the students from the car’s back seat lying on the ground when he arrived. UPD Lieutenant David P. Urbanek described the two
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Police found two students lying on the ground after a car accident on Sunday. students as being “prominently injured.” “The two on the ground were getting a lot of work,” he said. “But three were up and talking.” The accident occurred outside of UPD jurisdiction, so Amherst Police will continue the investigation. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
As SUNY continues to deal with Gov. David Paterson’s recently announced $90 million budget cut for the current fiscal year, UB in particular is feeling more of a financial hit than initially anticipated. In addition to the $15 million cut made to UB’s budget in July/August 2008 and the $6 million cuts implemented in both April and May of 2008 and 2009, the new $90 million cut to the SUNY system will leave UB subtracting an extra $13 million from its budget. Over the course of the past two years, there has been a nearly 11 percent, or about $40 million, permanent reduction to UB’s total state
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Dreaming of a Red Christmas By STEPHEN MARTH and JOHN RANIC Editor in Chief and Senior Arts Editor
With the snow blanketing a cold Queen City and the streets salted like a Planters’ nut, it’s time to gather up the family, carry up all those old decorations and reminisce about being a 16-year-old redheaded swingster on American Idol. Well, at least it is for John Stevens, who’s been pre-gaming the holiday for a while now. “I’m one of those psychos who listens to 96.1 and 102.5 [on the radio] every year from before Thanksgiving to Christmas and I always have fond memories of working with my family and decorating the house and tree,” Stevens said. “I’ve always wanted to record a Christmas album.” Maybe it unraveled out of Christmas cheer, or maybe Saint Nick flashed a few dollar signs at good old Red, but as with any well-penned plan, there’s a reason for everything. “Economically, it comes back every year, unlike an album that you release once,” Stevens said. “Christmas albums come out for a special time of year and they are there from Thanksgiving until Christmas, and then they go off the shelves until next year at the same price.” see STEVENS page 7
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operating budget. “These are incredibly challenging times for our university. And, it is only with the ongoing support of the UB community that we can preserve the integrity of our academic and research mission,” said UB Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Satish Tripathi said in an e-mail to faculty. “The principles from which budget decisions have been made are aligned with this fundamental goal. Thus, we are continuing to administer strategic budget reductions rather than across-the-board reductions.” Documents supplied by the Office of the Provost, the governor and the Department of the Budget project see BUDGET page 9
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Local crooner John Stevens is hitting the airwaves with his first Christmas album, Home For Christmas.
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Whether you’re fidgeting with the collar of your flannel mid-Death Cab metaphor or thinking about the girl that got away while singing along with The Starting Line, no one knows you like your favorite band or your favorite song. Music is the best medicine and we here at the Arts Desk are all addicts. Behind the razor marks, tears and bad poetry is a song and a band that saved our lives. Welcome to our very tongue-in-cheek music issue. Look forward with us at what’s to come and look down at what came and should have gone. We promise there’s no full-page picture of lecture hall lust.
Motion City Soundtrack My Dinosaur Life (Jan. 19): After dropping off the planet for a several months, MCS re-emerged wearing their capital h and with some of their darkest songs to date. We need a change of pants just thinking about it.
30 Years Later:
Breaking down By ERIC HILLIKER Asst. Arts Editor
Over 30 years ago, after their final show during the band’s 1977 tour, In the Flesh, Pink Floyd’s bassist and singer Roger Waters expressed a desire to place a wall between the audience and himself. From that point on that Waters would spit in a fan’s face and express his anxieties of extreme alienation that he felt during the tour. With the rest of the band working on solo projects, Waters decided to work on something new. Waters’s growing awareness of his alienation and his stardom would go on to give birth to something that Pink Floyd never encountered. Two years later, the band would complete their massive double album, The Wall. The Wall would go on to become the band’s highest selling album. It ranks in the top five highest selling albums, reaching platinum 20 times. Pink Floyd also reached new heights in popularity with a huge tour and a film based on the album. With The Wall, Pink Floyd entered uncharted territory. Waters created not only a brilliant lineup of music, he also told a deeply personal story that reflected on his entire life and the problems he was facing. A rock star named Pink makes
himself front and center for the album’s narrative. The album constructs a series of events that lead to Pink’s isolation. His father dying during World War II and an overprotective mother create all the “bricks” to build a metaphysical “wall” around him. When Pink becomes a rock star, the wall nears completion. A series of incidents involving infidelity, violence and drugs lead to a very theatrical end in a moment of selftrial and judgment, all mirroring events in Waters’s life. The ghost of Syd Barret still haunted the band at this point. In many songs, the evident influence of the tragic life of the former member still lingers on. Pink’s fall into drugs and ruin is definitely a reflection of Barret’s dark descent.
SIX- GAME SLIDE Bulls drop sixth straight in 59-56 loss to Canisius. See Page 12
Concept albums and rock operas were nothing new to the world of music. The Who did it twice before Floyd with Tommy, which was 10 years earlier, and Quadrophenia, released six years prior. However, The Wall marked a clear departure for Pink Floyd. It was giant leap in style and tone change for the band. Their first big success, Dark Side of the Moon, cemented their style and what people came to expect from the progressive rock group. There was always a tranquil yet fast-paced psychedelic-speared music approach that they used since their much more experimental first album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn. The album’s opening track, “In the Flesh” (which was no doubt referring to the concert incident), starts with a few seconds of a sense of serenity before being slashed away violently by David Gilmour’s guitar. The new, harsher style has arrived. The album’s musical style and themes are much more caustic and scathing than the ones heard on any previous Pink Floyd effort. All the instrumentals sound harder and much more thunderous. Another welcome change was Waters’s voice. Waters replaces the quieter voice used in songs like Moon’s “Brain Damage” with something theatrical and boomsee WALL page 8
FLASHY FLASHBACK Adam Lambert’s first studio album has a ‘80s vibe. See Page 5
My Chemical Romance TBA (Early 2010) : As we all know, the Black Parade is Dead, and Gerard Way has no plans of going back. Their fourth studio album is going to be their first in almost four years. The anticipation is going to give us a heart attack.
Blink 182 TBA (2010): The reunited founders of pop punk have been in the studio for over a year now working on fresh material for their sixth studio album. This is more than the most anticipated of 2010, this is the most anticipated of the last decade.
Beastie Boys Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1 (2010): Originally set for a 2009 release the album was delayed due to MCA being diagnosed with cancer. Now with everything back on track the boys from Brooklyn will not disappoint.
Limp Bizkit Gold Cobra (2010):We can only pray this is a concept album.
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Battle for books Buffalo School Board seeks end to charter schools Christopher DiMatteo The Board of Education for the Buffalo Public School System voted six to two last Wednesday to approve a freeze on the establishment of new charter schools in the greater Buffalo area. The vote makes clear Buffalo Public School officials’ frustration over the number of charter schools. Charter schools are the latest trend in education. Such schools receive public funding but are allowed more wiggle room in terms of rules and regulations than normal public schools. As opposed to public schools, people can choose which school to attend if admitted. A study conducted by the Center for Education Reform found that 59 percent of all charter schools have a waiting list. This finally might be the measure needed to reform the Buffalo public schools. The Buffalo School Board needs to stop assuming the level of education provided by their schools is on the same level as charter schools. If they were equivalent, kids and funding wouldn’t be flowing out of the system. A 2004 National Bureau of Economic Research study found that the presence of charter schools in a given area actually increases the competition and improves the quality of a public school education in the area. The Buffalo schools need an overhaul. Archaic books and buildings are not the tools needed for a proper education. But education mainly needs to come from parents who want their children to have a better life – and to do that, they also need a proper education.
actually allow students to score better on standardized tests. The group “strongly supports charter schools,” but the study found that students attending charter schools tied to school boards do not fare better or worse on tests. But there are some concerns over charter schools. Because of the wiggle room in rules from the state, it’s sometimes difficult to understand who is truly accountable because of all the different groups who sponsor the school. Another is the lack of funding received. In 2009, the Center for Education Reform found that 41 percent of charter schools fail due to lack of funding or low student enrollment. The effects of charter schools are still difficult to understand. But in Buffalo, it shouldn’t be surprising that many parents opt for charter schools due to the perceived quality of education. The City of Buffalo needs to do a better job providing for its students. Considering the times, it’s easy to say and much harder to do. Times are tough. Money isn’t flowing into school coffers as it once was. But cutting into education programs hurts only one group of people: the students. By robbing kids today of a quality education, officials propagate a generation lacking the skills to think critically or be innovative. As times get tough, this city needs creative young minds to find new solutions to problems. The school board should be able to see the writing on the wall.
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Three Navy SEALs are facing criminal charges after capturing the alleged mastermind of one of the most dishonorable crimes against Americans in Iraq. Ahmed Hashim Abed is believed to be the brain behind the killing and defacement of four Xe Services contractors. All four were killed and two of their bodies were hung from a bridge as Iraqis shouted anti-American slogans – a terrifying image that was displayed through every type of media. Xe Services, better known as Blackwater, is a private military security firm based in North Carolina. The main portion of revenue comes from United States government contracts providing security for the State Department and, particularly, the Central Intelligence Agency. The three Navy SEALs, Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe, Petty Officer Jonathan Keefe and Petty Officer Julio Huertas, captured Abed without firing a single shot. Although details are unclear, a situation arose that caused McCabe to punch Abed in the mouth. The three omitted this detail from their report, so they now face charges of dereliction of duty by making a false statement. McCabe has also been charged with assault.
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It is simply preposterous to try these men for something as little as a punch by displaying loyalty to one another as only brothers in arms can attest to. By most media accounts, the punch occurred after Abed began struggling against the trio and it left only a bloody lip.
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Not beating Abed senseless. Not torturing him through waterboarding. Not acts committed in Abu Ghraib prison. Now these men are facing court martials because they refused an administrative proceeding in which they would admit guilt and receive a lesser punishment. They believe they are innocent of the charges. If found guilty, McCabe, Keefe and Huertas could be sentenced to a maximum of a year in a military prison, demoted to the lowest Navy rank, receive a pay cut and be discharged from the military. But if found not guilty, they would be able to continue their careers with no blemish on their service records. These men chose the much tougher route so their honor can be kept intact. Honor is something these men hold sacred. The United States justice system is imperfect, but how this country treats a suspected criminal, even in tumultuous times, defines this nation. It shows to the world, and, more importantly, citizens of this country, how possible offenders should be treated. But this case doesn’t make much sense to prosecute. Prosecutors need to look at the facts and the entirety of the case to determine whether or not to try the case. It would be one thing if Abed had been savagely beaten or tortured. But for one punch, it is a waste of time. The military should be using its time to go after soldiers who tortured inmates at Abu Ghraib prison or soldiers who shoot innocent civilians. Members of this nation’s military are once again receiving shoddy treatment. They deserve better.
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My mistress Through the ups and the downs, the hardships, the heartaches and all the happiness, she has been there with me. Whether it was in celebration or in sorrow, she kept me company. Our relationship goes back almost as far as I can remember. The first pictures that I memorized every detail of were images of her, and her pictures still cover the walls of my room. And it is those same images that somehow tell the story of my life and who I am. Without this fair lady in my corner, I would not be the same man I am today, and my life would not be as nearly as fulfilling or meaningful. The beautiful mistress I speak of is not a centerfold beauty, girlfriend, family member, pet or even a living friend. It is music. I was fortunate to have been turned onto a wide variety of good music at a young age, and my interest soon turned into infatuation. From the Motown and soulful oldies that my mom liked, to the hippie heroes I was exposed to by my cousin, an eclectic taste of tunes was always the path for me. When I went to guitar lessons as a child, my teacher always got a kick out of seeing which songs I wanted to learn from week to week. I would go from wanting to learn to play Ozzy Osbourne classics like the late, great, Randy Rhoads one week to wanting to learn blues ballads like B.B. King the next. The memories of my musical history are vivid in my mind. I can recall looking through my dad’s music collection in his car and the artwork of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti sticking out and enticing me to play it when we were on the way to my Young American Soccer game. I can also remember the first CD I bought, when I was in third grade (it was Skeletons in the Closet, a collection of the Grateful Dead’s greatest hits). I doubt many people can recall a life-changing experience that they had when they were only six years old, but somehow I do. My family was in Toronto visiting my dad’s relatives, and my dad got tickets to see “The Who’s Tommy.” After seeing the performance of some of the greatest songs Pete Townshend has ever written, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to be a rock star. (For some reason I have a feeling that there have been little boys that had a much different life-changing experience after first seeing a Broadway production). It is now 14 years later, and I cannot say I am much closer to being a rock icon now than I was then, but the music still means just as much. I have traveled far and wide to see concerts, read thousands of pages about bands, bought and downloaded countless songs from tons of artists, spent countless hours trying to learn how to play and sound like my favorite musicians and dug through stacks of vinyl that had been aged like a fine wine, just to deepen the emotional bond between myself and the love of my life. And unlike many other things in my life, I have enjoyed every second I spent with it. Whether it is rap, rock, funk or polka, music can do more for someone than can be put into words. I am glad I have found songs and artists of every style that can make the good times great or the bad times a little bit better. I hope you can too.
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AR T S & LI F E The return of glam rock By ANGELA VIZZI Staff Writer Grade: B
Just one look at Adam Lambert’s album cover makes it clear that he was never meant to be the American Idol. With enough makeup and glitter to give any drag queen a run for his money, the former American Idol runner-up makes no apologies for his over-the-top fashion and music styles. For an audience that thought Chris Daughtry was too edgy, Lambert must have seemed like the antichrist. For Your Entertainment is Lambert’s first studio album, and listeners are likely to find that the songs are just as flamboyant as the cover.
Sensual and larger-than-life, the album is full of ’80s-inspired electronic dance music, with Lambert’s distinctive and versatile voice, which is reminiscent of both Freddie Mercury and David Bowie, taking the forefront. . Each song has its own distinctive flavor and the album provides a broad spectrum of musicality. Lambert certainly got a lot of quality help when it came to the songwriting for his first album. With the assistance of such musical bigwigs as Lady Gaga, Pink, Muse’s Matthew Bellamy and Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, the album has some quality tracks. The album’s title track is a loud, electronic musical orgy. “Baby, I’m in control/ Take the pain, take the pleasure, I’m the master of both,” Lambert sings.
“Sure Fire Winners” is comparable to Queen’s “We Are The Champions.” It is a set piece for the album and works as his “coming out” song as he boldly sings, “I was born with glitter on my face/ My baby clothes made of leather and lace.” In the softer ballads like “Soaked” and “Broken Open,” Lambert shows the cleaner and more melodic quality of his voice as it blares from the listener’s speakers. Love him or hate him, it is undeniable that Lambert brings vitality and individuality to the music world and his album will undoubtedly continue to give audiences something to talk about. Courtesy of Adam Lambert
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An Eve full of glee By JAMESON BUTLER Asst. Arts Editor
As a star fades, it does one of two things. Either it goes out with a huge bang, or it fizzles out and becomes dust. For rapper Eve, it is the latter of the two options. Eve, who hasn’t been relevant since the mid-2000s, took time out of her super busy schedule to sell out a little bit more and join the cast of Glee for a single episode. “To be honest, I have to say it was kind of out of the blue,” Eve said. “I got asked if I wanted to be a part of it, and I was like, ‘Sure.’” Singing played a major role in Eve’s early childhood, which led to
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Eve has come back into the limelight by starring in an episode of Glee.
Santa swing By STEPHEN MARTH and JOHN RANIC Editor in Chief and Senior Arts Editor
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With a heart of gold and voice straight out of the ’60s, John Stevens slid onto American Idol back in 2004 and into the hearts of Buffalo natives across the
her career choice. “Choir was something that was really big for me for a few years of my life, probably from fourth to eighth grade,” Eve said. As in almost any high school, the members of the glee club in Glee are the definition of cool. So the popularity must have come in waves for Eve. With a voice like hers and looks that can stun, she must have ruled her school. “I can’t remember if we were cool or not,” Eve said. “I think we probably weren’t that cool.” It’s hard to imagine this Grammywinning artist not having all the see EVE page 9
country. After a relatively unsuccessful release with Maverick Records and the decision to go to the Berklee College of Music, Stevens has started over in a way, with step one being footed back home. Stevens returns with the locally produced and sold Home For Christmas. Full of swing-fused Christmas cheer and big-band arrangements, there’s no question that Stevens has taken his Sinatra-esque style and found a medium that isn’t afraid to go retro. Behind Phil Sims’s grand arrangements, Stevens takes a red-pressed suit to the classics. Upbeat takes on “Winter Wonderland” and “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” are charming and fun, complete with Stevens’s
Mayday Parade: Headlining the AP Fall Ball and releasing their first Fearless album, these Florida power poppers are finally starting to break into the mainstream that every diehard named Katie knew they would eventually lose them to. Polished like your Sunday best, if they find their way to radio, odds are they’re not leaving.
LIGHTS: A month after we first talked to LIGHTS, she won a Juno. With her own comic on MTV.com, her full-length album The Listening in stores and a slot opening for Owl City’s mostly sold out winter tour, she is more than on her way up. And it’s literally impossible for us to have a bigger crush on anyone else.
THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2009
Taking Back Sunday New Again (June 2): With New Again, Adam Lazzara and the boys transcended a scene they founded. So they aren’t singing about the same stuff they did when they were teenagers – get over it. It’s called maturing and it’s a good thing.
Them Crooked Vultures Them Crooked Vultures (Nov. 17) Arguably the best album of the year, Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones combine their individual musical stylings to create something majestic.
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BANDS ON THE RISE
Never Shout Never: Christofer Drew is changing the scene. With soul we haven’t felt since our parents were our age, this 18 year-old pacifist writes the sweetest songs you’ve never heard. Ditching emo for hummingbirds and a ukulele, Drew’s fanbase is rapidly expanding and deeply in love with him. And this is all before his debut full-length album has even dropped. He grew up on the Beach Boys and the Beatles, and if he lives up to his potential, he might just have that kind of influence on your daughter’s scene. What is Love drops Jan. 26. Save the date.
American Idol runner up, Adam Lambert, debuts with his first album, For Your Entertainment.
Does It Offend You, Yeah?: This fivepiece British electronic rock group has made quite a splash across the pond. Sounding a lot like Daft Punk mixed with some punk, DIOYY is about to ignite the dance floors with their sophomore album, which drops in March. With a light show that rivals a Phish show, DIOYY sold out their North American tour in 2008 and is looking to step up their game this time around.
City Lights: This unsigned band from Columbus, Ohio has only been together since 2008, but have already made quite a name for themselves in their short time together. Their first single, “Night On The Town,” is one of the catchiest pop punk songs around and has begun to catch the attention of record labels by landing the band a spot playing support for Mayday Parade’s latest tour. This is one band that won’t be going away any time soon.
A Day To Remember Homesick (Feb. 2) With catchier choruses and more brutal breakdowns, ADTR’s third installment is the best yet in what will hopefully be a long and fulfilling career for the band and fans alike.
The Lonely Island Incredibad (Feb. 10) This album contains “D**k in a Box” and “Jizz in My Pants” - what more could you ask for? Not to mention, “I’m On a Boat” is currently in the running for a Grammy.
Phish Joy (Sept. 8) From the old time boogie piano on “Kill Devil Falls” to the heartfelt lyrics of the title track, “Joy,” Phish-heads and first time listeners alike will love the band’s first studio release in five years and see that the time was worth the wait.
Kid Cudi Man on the Moon (Sept. 15) The debut concept album from this Cleveland native brandished bad beats, ferocious flows and some excellent guest appearances ranging from the likes of MGMT to Kanye and Common.
Mastodon Crack the Skye (March 24) Beards and epic metal. Little could compete.
Taylor Swift Fearless: Platinum Edition (Oct. 26) No, you don’t need glasses, Fearless is on our top album list – something Kanye couldn’t achieve. Also, the album is up for best album at the Grammys. Once again, that’s something Kanye didn’t get.
GWAR Lust In Space (Aug. 18) Melodic and heavy, Lust In Space takes GWAR’s evil seed and splatter-paints space “sluts of all races.” And that’s just track one.
All Time Low Nothing Personal (July 7) “Weightless” and “Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t)” are easily two of the catchiest songs of the year. With Fall Out Boy on hiatus and a freshly announced deal with Interscope, these boys are the new kings of pop punk.
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SPECTRUM WATCHLIST This Week’s Theme:
For our music issue, we present to you two great movies about rock bands and the people who love them. CLASSIC: This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Director Rob Reiner turns the funny up to 11 with his hilarious mockumentary about one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, Spinal Tap. Current: Almost Famous (2000)
The highly praised film by Cameron Crowe was able to capture an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It tells the story of a 15-year-old Rolling Stone journalist as he explores the rock and roll world of the ’70s. And plus, you get to see Kate Hudson pee.
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Stevens loves the holidays CHRISTMAS from page 5 smooth vocals and finger-snapping, rhythmic unity. Renditions of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and “Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” are full of feeling and snow-covered adoration. Standing out today or, really, any day, it’s not difficult to see Stevens growing up and falling in love with the Rat Pack releases in his grandparents’ record collection. With that being said, Stevens isn’t
THE WORST ALBUMS OF 2009
The Devil Wears Prada With Roots Above and Branches Below (January 19): Enough is enough. The devil does not wear Prada; his name is Mike Hranica and he has the mouth of a 12-year-old girl with no friends and esteem issues. Why is this band still around? Ah yes, T-shirt sales.
exactly on par with Frank Sinatra or Michael Bublé — not that anyone is. This is apparent with his slightly lackluster performance on “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” which is complete with its own homage to the Rat Pack, spun Santa style. Even with the best intentions, it comes off a little cheesy and not as charismatic as the rest of the collection. There’s no doubt that Stevens loves the holidays, as each track is heartfelt and genuine. He has a lot of potential and an extremely invit-
Creed Full Circle (Oct. 27): If Scott Stapp needed money to get “Higher,” what better way than ruining whatever credibility his old band had left? This time fans weren’t there with arms wide open.
Asher Roth Asleep in the Bread Aisle (April 20): Congrats, Asher Roth, you no longer have a career. Hopefully Abercrombie is hiring seasonals.
ing vocal style, even if it’s geared toward the Sands Hotel and not the Hot 100. Offering a blast from the past through the lips of a young crooner, Home For Christmas takes us on a wintery stroll through Christmas in Williamsville, suit and all. Maybe he’s not a mainstream darling, but here, during the most wonderful time of the year, Johnny Red will always be welcome. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
Various Artists Johnny Cash Remixed (Jan. 29): Yes, this is a real album. Whoever green-lit this abomination should be taken out and pistol-whipped. The late Mr. Cash deserves far better.
Backstreet Boys This is Us (Sept. 30): You loved the Backstreet Boys. You know you did. But this ain’t Millennium and without any classics like “I Want It That Way” or “Quit Playing Games,” This is Us had the same chance of succeeding as Fantasia Barrino does in reviving Reading Rainbow.
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‘I’m going to ride this out until it dies’ STEVENS from page 1 Singing a retro-voice to an unwelcoming mainstream, Stevens has found it difficult to capitalize on his potential. Touring with the Beantown Swing Orchestra across New England, he has kept busy, but hasn’t brought home much more than smiles and well wishes. Nose deep in his favorite season, he seems to have found his niche. “It definitely is [hard to make a living]. There’s not much call for swing anymore, unless you like swing dances,” Stevens said. “That’s why Christmas music is a great way to go for this form of music. You guys listen to it – it’s on the radio.
When do you hear Frank Sinatra on 96.1 other than around Christmas? Never. Music from 1960 and back is rarely on the radio anymore.” With his grassroots release Home For Christmas selling well locally, especially at suave, sophisticated places of listening and enlightenment like Barnes and Noble, Stevens’s holiday plans seem to be paying off. He’s already made the rotation on Star 102.5 and hopes to do so on WJYE 96.1, Delilah and all. “I’ll put it this way – I listen to 96.1. I listen to the songs. Every time she comes on, I’ll turn to 102.5,” Stevens said. “After commercials come on, I’ll go to 96.1 again. I don’t like Delilah.”
Five years after his stint on Idol, Stevens has freshly graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. and is in the midst of mapping out his next move. “I’m continuing to write my own music. I’m experimenting with different styles of music, too. I’m trying to continue with my creativity and grow,” Stevens said. “I want to continue to perform and record and see where it takes me. Who knows what will happen. Eventually, I might teach. I’m going to ride this out until it dies.” Though he’ll always be a local favorite and an American Idol, he’s anything but the dedicated fan he used to be. “I keep up on it a little bit. It’s
very political. It might not seem like it, but it’s very political behind the scenes. Stuff you don’t want to know about. It just annoys me sometimes to watch,” Stevens said. “I think that they are trying to come up with new ways to entice people to watch. It’s nine seasons old. Seinfeld died after nine or 10 seasons. Friends died after 10 seasons. They can’t keep things going.” One thing that’s not stopping is Stevens’s homegrown support and recognition, which oddly enough, peaks at Blockbuster. “I had someone at a Blockbuster here recognize me. A husband said to his wife, ‘Hey that’s John Stevens.’ She must have been drunk
or something,” Stevens said. “She came over and said, ‘No you aren’t, you aren’t John Stevens. Let me see your ID.’ That’s the first time I was ever asked to show my ID. And I pulled it out. She wouldn’t stop harassing me until I did.” For better, worse or red, Stevens is the epitome of a local celebrity, even if his luster doesn’t yet shine much further than New England. True to his voice and the community that’s embraced him, it all rings true through his final words. “It’s a great feeling to be recognized for something that you’re proud of,” he said. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Whitney Houston was show’s first choice attention on her in school. But chances are, Eve’s high school was drastically different from the one on Glee. A big part of acting is getting a real connection with the characters that are involved in the production. But, awkwardly, Eve got no connections. “To be honest, no. I love all the characters but no, I don’t really see myself in any of them,” Eve said. Maybe there was something in the story that made Eve reminiscent of the good ol’ days. “Not at all,” Eve said. “Obviously, the show is so extraordinary and there are so many hilarious things [going] on. It’s kind of out there.” Glee has been introducing a new generation to musicals and really is the only show, at least on network television, that brings the musical aspect into television. But Eve is no stranger to the musical scene. “I definitely was involved in choir,” she said. “I loved that kind of stuff. I love being dramatic. I am dra-
matic. I loved drama and stuff like that, so I love that it’s on TV and that it’s being shown.” Having such a high caliber musical sensation like Eve on a show about music, it would make sense that the artist would have some input into the music on the show. But that’s just not how Glee rolls. “No, [no creative input] at all,” Eve said. “It was already in the script, which I thought was hilarious. Because when I read the script, I was like, ‘They’re singing “Bootylicious,” how are they going to pull this off?’” For the cast of Glee, working with a mogul like Eve must have been quite the experience and such a great chance to show off their true talent. But Eve said that the Glee staff largely ignored her presence. “They all kind of move together,” she said. “They’re pretty much a little clique of their own.” It sounds like the cast of Glee would fit perfectly into a real high school. The role was a new experience for Eve.
“This is [my] first time being a teacher,” Eve said. “That was really fun. That was really fun to sit back and be kind of an administrator and be like a choir director. That was pretty cool.” Eve hadn’t been aware that Whitney Houston was the show’s first choice for the role. “Obviously, it’s Whitney Houston, whom I love … I would have loved to watch that myself,” she said. “I didn’t hear that. I never heard that. But that’s pretty amazing.” Eve seemed to have a lovely time reliving the glory days and would take the opportunity to return to the show if it were presented to her. “I don’t know, but if I’m asked to do it, I definitely would,” Eve said. “By the way, I don’t know if they cover any Whitney Houston songs, but they should.” Only time will tell if Eve will grace the set of Glee again, but considering the rate of decline in Eve’s career, she may soon be a regular.
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SP O R T S Final-minute foul costs Bulls By JOE PATERNO Asst. Sports Editor
The women’s basketball team has not had much success against Canisius lately. The Golden Griffins, one of the top women’s basketball programs in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, entered Saturday’s Big Four rivalry game on a six-game winning streak against their opponents from Amherst. Despite having a late lead, the trend continued as the Griffs again topped the Bulls at Alumni Arena. Down 56-54 with less than a minute left, Canisius guard Micayla Drysdale scored the last five points of the game to secure a 59-56 win over Buffalo. “Any time you can win a crosstown rivalry game, it’s a little extra special,” said Canisius head coach Terry Zeh in a press release. “We struggled a little bit early to get into our flow, but we dug it out and our upperclassmen stepped up down the stretch to give us a great win.”
Buffalo was in a solid position to win before Drysdale’s clutch display. With a two-point lead and the possession of the ball with 1:12 left, junior forward Jessica Fortman was called for a charging foul that negated a Buffalo basket. With a window of opportunity open, Drysdale drained a threepointer to put the Griffs (5-2) ahead with 47 seconds. After failing to regain the lead on their next possession, the Bulls (1-6) found themselves trailing by three after Drysdale hit on two free throws. A failed 3-point attempt by freshman guard Nicki Hopkins in the final seconds sealed the win for the Griffs. “To me, the game didn’t come down to that final shot, but it came down to us giving them 29 open looks from behind the arc,” said Buffalo head coach Linda Hill-MacDonald in a press release. “Nicki had a great look in the closing minutes of the game, but that wasn’t the game. It was our defense unable to stop
By DAVID SANCHIRICO Senior Sports Editor
The men’s basketball team out-scored fourth-ranked Purdue 20-14 in the first seven minutes and final two minutes of play combined. But in this battle between a potential Final Four squad and a team trying to remain above .500, the team that started off hot and finished strong didn’t have the upper hand. Purdue (7-0) used its superior defense, rebounding and athleticism to make quick work of the Bulls (3-3) in a 101-65 drubbing at a sold-out Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. In a hostile environment, the Bulls came out pumped and enthused. They went on a 9-0 run, capped off by a basket by senior guard Rodney Pierce, to gain a 15-14 lead with 13:30 left in the first half. But Buffalo’s only lead of the game lasted just 43 seconds. The Boilermakers’ balanced attack outscored the Bulls 32-11 during the remainder of the first half. Purdue’s onslaught continued in the second half as the team went 11-for-16 from 3-point range and scored 56 points in the final 20 minutes. In the end, Buffalo gave up more than 100 points for the first time since a MAC Tournament game at Ohio on March 5, 2001. According to head coach Reggie Witherspoon, the Bulls came out with too much adrenaline and got tired against the athletic Boilermakers. “We came out and mentally we were distracted by our own competitive instinct,” Witherspoon said. “Our guys were in a hurry, and that led to early turnovers. We played in a hurry offensively, and that’s what they’ve been doing to everyone.” Purdue’s defense played a huge role in the blowout. Buffalo was forced into 14 turnovers in the first half, resulting in 18 points in the forms of lay-ups and dunks. The Bulls struggled to get easy shots against the defensive-minded Boilermakers and shot just 34.3 percent from the floor in the game. On the other end, when the Boilermakers weren’t forc-
REPORT: GILL INTERVIEWS AT KANSAS By DAVID SANCHIRICO Senior Sports Editor
According to Tony Barnhart of CBSSports.com, Buffalo football head coach Turner Gill interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at the University of Kansas on Sunday. The report comes after Jayhawks’ head coach Mark Mangino resigned after Kansas won the first five games of the season before dropping its last seven games and missed bowl eligibility. His resignation also came amid allegations from former players that Mangino committed physical and verbal abuse. Many sources, including ABC’s Brent Musberger, have named Gill as the leading candidate for the job. Gill’s recruiting connections in Texas, his experience in the Big 12 North as a Nebraska quarterback and assistant coach and his daughter’s enrollment in KU figure to be key in his possible hire. Other candidates include Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh and Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
those open looks from three. I am proud of our effort and our execution at the end of the game. We were able to get the ball to Nicki, who is going to make a lot of those shots during her career here.” Shortly after tip-off, it appeared as though the Bulls would put a halt to the team’s five-game skid. Buffalo jumped out to an early 20-10 lead after going on a 15-0 run midway through the first half. Led by two Hopkins 3-pointers and six points from Fortman, the Bulls set an up-beat tempo behind the home crowd. But Canisius would not be on the back of its heels for long. The Griffs ended the first half on a 14-8 run to cut Buffalo’s lead to just four points before entering the locker room. With momentum on its side, Canisius started the second half by scoring five straight points to take a 29-28 lead. In a second half that saw 15 lead changes of no more than three points, the two teams battled down to the final seconds before
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A late charging call sent sophomore guard Brittany Hedderson and the Bulls to their sixth-straight loss to loss to Canisius.
the Griffs took the final lead of the evening. Junior forward Kourtney Brown continued to make her presence felt this season after recording another double-double. Brown led the Bulls with 17 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. She also added four blocks and three steals on the night. Two freshmen came through for
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Senior forward Max Boudreau and the Bulls fell to No. 4 nationally ranked Purdue on Saturday, 101-65.
the Bulls, too. Hopkins had her best performance, recording a careerhigh 15 points on five 3-pointers in 32 minutes of action. Guard Abby Dowd tied her career-high with nine points in 40 minutes of play. She also set new career marks with six rebounds and four assists. Current MAAC player of the see WBBALL page 10
ing takeaways or running down floor for easy buckets, they were running the offense game plan, getting inside and forcing Buffalo to foul. Purdue went 17-for-22 from the free throw line. Purdue’s perimeter game worked as well. The Boilermakers’ outside shooters, who have struggled for the most part this season, found their stroke against the Bulls. Five Boilermakers made two 3-pointers to make the deficit that much larger. “They shot it lights out in the second half,” Witherspoon said. “They ran their stuff well.” The Boilermakers had four players finish in double figures. Guards E’twaun Moore and Chris Kramer each had 14 points, and forwards JaJuan Johnson and Robbie Hummel finished with 12 and 11 points, respectively. Buffalo’s two senior leaders came through for the Bulls, but didn’t receive a lot of help. Pierce finished with a gamehigh 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting, six rebounds and three assists. Senior forward Calvin Betts had his best game of the season. Against a much bigger Purdue frontline, Betts finished with 17 points and six rebounds. Betts’s improved play was a welcome occurrence for Witherspoon and the Bulls. “Calvin was very competitive [against Purdue],” Witherspoon said. “He just kept coming today, and that was good for him. It’s something we’ve been working with him, to get on the glass against a competitive team.” For the Bulls, a trip to Niagara for a Big Four showdown with the Purple Eagles is next on the schedule on Wednesday. Witherspoon is expecting another hostile environment for the 7 p.m. tip-off. All Witherspoon wants to see is his team getting better. “That’s our next game on the road. It’ll be another wild crowd,” Witherspoon said. “Ultimately, we have to get better. But ultimately that’s what out-of-conference games are for.” E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
Cannon fires ahead in Bulls’ tourney run By LUKE HAMMILL Staff Writer
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Over the weekend, the wrestling team finished in 23rd (of 41 teams) at the 28th Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational at the Star of the Desert Arena. Seven different Buffalo wrestlers recorded multiple victories in their respective weight classes during the two-day event. In the 133-pound weight class, sophomore Kevin Smith began Friday with a win, pinning Fermin Mendez of Harvard in only one minute and 12 seconds. Smith, who entered the tournament as the second seed and ranked No. 11 nationally, faced North Idaho’s Gabriel Miranda in the following round. Smith recorded a secondstraight victory by fall, pinning Miranda at the 6:36 mark.
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The wrestling team recorded its best finish since 2005 at the 28th Annual Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitation, placing 23rd of 42 teams.
Moving onto the quarterfinals, Smith was defeated in a hotly contested 5-4 decision to Kelly Kubec of Oregon State. The loss pitted Smith into a wrestleback bout with Utah Valley’s Flint Ray. Ray defeated
Smith, 11-9. Junior Jimmy Hamel opened the tournament by rattling off three consecutive victories. Competing as the No. 11 seed in the 197-pound division, Hamel opened by recording an impres-
sive 13-4 major decision over Navy’s Chance Rausher. Hamel moved on to defeat Wisconsin’s Jackson Hein in a 3-2 decision and No. 20 nationally ranked Matt Casperson of Boise State in a 6-4 decision. In the quarterfinals, Hamel did not have enough to take down No. 7 nationally ranked Eric Lapotsky of Oklahoma and was pinned at the 2:43 mark. Hamel concluded his tournament on the consolation round with a 5-3 loss to Indiana’s Matt Powless. Sophomore Desi Green, ranked 19th nationally in the 149-pound division, amassed a 5-2 tournament record. Green posted a 14-4 major decision over San Francisco State’s Josh Nolan in the opening round. After losing an 8-4 decision to Barrett Abel of Cal State, Green won two wrestleback bouts see WRESTLING page 10