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WEEKEND EDITION October 22, 2010 Volume 60 Issue 22
Country Music’s Big Night Out
UB Graduate Appointed Somali Prime Minister
ELANA LEHRHAUPT
DANNIELLE O’TOOLE
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Cowboy hats, mustaches and NASCAR jackets were all in abundance for the fall acoustic show on Wednesday at the Center for the Arts. The crowd was treated to great performances by some of country music’s biggest talents. The sold out show was hosted by country station 106.5 WYRK and featured artists Danny Gokey, Steel Magnolia and The Band Perry. The acoustic concert highlighted each band’s twangy vocals and instrumental abilities. During the concert, all of the artists were featured on stage at the same time. The bands alternated between songs, taking turns wowing the crowd. This allowed the performers to interact on stage and connect with the audience by sharing humorous and personal stories about one another. Musician Danny Gokey first garnered attention after being a contestant on American Idol during season eight. Despite gaining national recognition, Gokey’s life has been full of turmoil and heartbreak ever since the sudden death of his wife in 2008, and his songs, such as “I Will Not Say Goodbye” and “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me,” reflect the experiences he has endured. After he shared his life experiences, which ranged from his childhood to becoming an American Country Music Award nominee, the audience was able to identify on a personal level with Gokey. During his set, Gokey and his bandmates performed numerous hits, such as “I Still Believe” and a cover of Rascal Flatts’ smash hit, “What Hurts the Most.” The Band Perry, a family group based out of Tennessee, also performed. Comprised of lead vocalist Kim Perry, backup vocalist Neil Perry and bass player Reid Perry, the up-and-coming band released its debut album in October 2010 and is hoping to garner the attention of country fans all over the world. The group possesses a mix of rock and country, which was evident from every strum of the guitar. The music reflected the band’s vigorous spirit and kept the crowd tapping its feet along with every song. “I thought it was awesome,” said Natalie Fenocchi, a senior accounting major. “I liked The Band Perry the best. I thought they put on the most energetic show.” After singing powerful songs such as “If I Die Young” and “Independence,” the trio paid tribute to the iconic rock band Queen. From the moment Kim strummed her guitar, “Fat Bottomed Girls” rang throughout the hall and
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Country duo Steel Magnolia impressed CFA audiences Wednesday night with impressive musical abilities.
got the crowd excited for more. The energy, youth, and passion that The Band Perry brought to the stage refreshed many concertgoers. Steel Magnolia, playing alongside Danny Gokey and The Band Perry, is known for its debut on the hit show Can You Duet. This girlfriend and boyfriend duo is made up of Meghan Linsey and Joshua Jones. The group went on to win Can You Duet and received a recording contract with Big Machine Records, which also features country heavyweights Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts. The chemistry between the two performers was passionate, and it was evident that the love between them is not artificial. The duo shared personal stories of times passed that served as the inspiration for its songs. Memorable songs of the night, such as “Without You” and “Just by Being You,” let the crowd into some of the most personal and heartbreaking experiences from the couple’s own lives. Steel Magnolia’s fame has grown steadily since the debut of the group’s first single, “Keep on Loving You.” A self-titled debut album is set to release January 2011 and is likely to be a great success for the country duo, but it is still to be seen what will become of this group. The liveliness that each performer gave made the show truly electrifying. Regardless of a person’s musical taste, it is hard to deny the passion and soul that came from every performer. If this performance was any indication of what is to come, these musicians have a future of success and greatness on the horizon.
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed earned his master’s degree in American studies from UB in 2009. Nearly 18 months later, Mohamed has been named prime minister of Somalia. Mohamed, who has been living in Grand Island with his wife and four children, was appointed prime minister of his troubled homeland last Thursday by the Somali president. Mohamed replaces Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, who had a longrunning feud with the president of the African nation and resigned last month. Mohamed fled his war-torn home country during the mid1980s. After working in the Somali Embassy in Washington D.C. from 1985 to Mohamed 1989, Mohamed Abdullahi reset tled in Mohamed Western New York in 1990. Mohamed earned a bachelor’s degree in history from UB in 1993, gaining U.S. citizenship along the way. In 2009, Mohamed earned his master’s degree in American studies from UB. His thesis was titled “U.S. Strategic Interest in Somalia: From the Cold War Era to the War on Terror.” • see Mohamed | page 2
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Demolition Becomes Art in Buffalo By REBECCA BRATEK Staff Reporter
Dennis Maher worked part-time on a demolition crew to supplement his income as a UB clinical assistant professor of architecture. Since first arriving in Buffalo in 2002, Maher tore down abandoned houses and structures. He decided to take pieces of his work home with him to create an unusual medium for his works of art. From these experiences, Maher gained an appreciation for the art of architecture and the beauty of recycling demolished pieces of old mansions and buildings. “I am interested in the space between unbuilding and rebuilding,” Maher said. “I am fascinated by the idea that place is never static, never fixed, never complete.” Maher became captivated by the process of demolition and was surprised by the quantity of waste that comes from demolishing any structure. By using scraps from demolition sites, Maher began fusing debris into large-scale sculptures. This fall, Maher became a part of the Beyond/ In Western New York 2010: Alternating Currents exhibition throughout Buffalo. This past summer, Maher was an artist-in-residence at the Black and White Gallery/Project Space in Brooklyn, NY. The Beyond/In exhibition is scattered over 25 different locations in the area and combines local artists and artists from regions beyond Buffalo in an exhibition that stands as a permanent part of the region’s landscape and history. Maher’s work is currently on display at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, along with 10 other artists that have taken on a common sub-theme surrounding architecture that addresses the
exhibition’s theme of “Alternating Currents” in a conceptually unique way. Due to the fact that the Burchfield Penney Art Center has an enormous amount of space, with its 28-foot high ceilings, Maher was able to create an industrial-hued Goliath sculpture that is completely suspended in mid-air and known as “Animate Lost/Found Matter (001-).” “This is the largest installation I’ve yet realized and the first that is entirely suspended,” Maher said. “The more pristine yet unfinished cube at the core might be seen as shedding the undone [or] redone skins, or, alternatively, as consolidating the inertia of accumulated unfinishings.” This exhibit is a part of Maher’s project “Undone-Redone City,” which incorporates a mixture of sculpture with photographic collages that depict amalgamations of refuse in forms suggestive of new landscapes. This medium allows Maher to “draw and paint with debris” and to explore demolition, renovation and restoration through assembling the remains of obliterated places. Hadas Steiner, an associate professor of architecture, explored Maher’s work in an article entitled “The Demolition Artist.” “The impact of Maher’s work resides in the fact that it registers the complexities of the politics of demolition, from the most intimate details up,” Steiner wrote in the article. “Demolition after all has always been used to clear away old regimes or undesirables of every sort.” Maher focuses his attention on the city and surrounding areas of Buffalo. Recently, he has
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Dennis Maher’s “Undone-Redone City” exhibit at the Burchfield Penney Art Center will be on display until Jan. 3. Maher incorporates a mixture of sculpture that depicts the amalgamation of reuse in forms suggestive of new landscapes by using scraps from demolition sites.
focused on “Buffalo ReUse,” a deconstruction organization in Buffalo that is committed to reusing materials from demolished buildings in an economical and environmentally friendly way. These “dead” materials are then able to take on a new life in his art. The Burchfield Penney Art Center is pleased to have Maher’s work on display as it incorporates the aesthetics of its structure. “This is the first time [we’ve had] something suspended,” said Nancy Weekly, head of collections and the Charles Cary Ramsey curator at Burchfield Penney. “It’s a different quality of work, floating Inside:
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in 3-D [and] can be read as a ship, space vehicle, something that is moving through the cosmos. [Maher] totally animates the space and was successful in working in a way that he never has.” Maher’s work is currently on display at The Burchfield Penney Art Center at 1300 Elmwood Ave. and will be featured until Jan. 3. For more information on the exhibition, visit http://www.beyondinwny.org or http://www.burchfieldpenney.org/. For more information on Maher and his work, visit http://www.assembledcityfragments. com/. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com classifieds — 7
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Mohamed | His Strength Brings People Together continued from page 1
“He is a very bright student who always provoked lively discussions,” said Donald Grinde, a professor of American studies and history and Mohamed’s thesis adviser. “His thesis discussed the current chaos in Somalia and United States interventions. We have had many discussions about the structure of the government in Somalia and have played around with ideas of what types of federal government would suit Somalia.” From 2002 until his appointment as prime minister, Mohamed worked as commissioner for equal employment at the New York State Department of Transportation in Buffalo. He also taught leadership skills and conflict resolution at Erie Community College. Mohamed has been active in the local Somali community. Mohamed and his family first settled on Buffalo’s West Side before relocating to Amherst and, after that, Grand Island. When West Side leaders organized a local refugee coalition, Mohamed was the first to step forward as a leader and was elected as the organization’s first president. “He is a natural leader,” said Harvey Garrett, a West Side activist and friend of Mohamed. “He is soft spoken and he really listens and understands and then leads from that understanding. He is not overbearing and he is peacemaker, which is what Somalia needs. His
strength comes from his ability to bring people together.” Mohamed worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Somalia before he left for the United States over 20 years ago, and although he has not lived in Somalia since then, he is very knowledgeable about its current affairs. Mohamed will now have the opportunity to put some of his ideas into action. Various political and regional factions, including local warlords in the south and in two “republics” in the north, currently control the country. Because of Somalia’s current corrupt condition, friends of Mohamed fear for his safety. “Somalia is a very dangerous place,” Garrett said. “Anyone who comes into power gains criticism, and while his U.S. connections will hopefully help him and give him credibility, he is bound to face some criticism from individuals for being an outsider.” Somalia has lacked any internationally recognized central government since the fall of the Siad Barre regime in 1991. The current Transitional Federal Government is the 17th attempt to create a formal state. The most recent attempt brought the opposition, Alliance for the Reliberation of Somalia, into the government in February 2009. Political analysts that have weighed in on the selection have generally expressed optimism for Mohamed’s prospects of fulfilling
Trippin’ on Buffa-love KATIE ALLEN
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Students can now trip effortlessly. The Student Association is providing discount tickets and transportation for students to explore Buffalo through one of UB’s newest programs: UB Trippin’. According to Jennifer Harb, a senior biomedical sciences major, director of SA Student Affairs and a Senior Life Editor at The Spectrum, the new program is striving to show students various aspects of Western New York and enrich students in the diverse cultures rooted deep in the Queen City. “SA is looking to provide students with transportation and discounted tickets to various events, festivals, art galleries, concerts, comedians and seasonal activities like haunted houses,” Harb said. The SA executive board and the SA Student Affairs department have collaborated to provide students with off campus experiences. In past years, all incoming freshmen living in campus housing received an SA booklet called Reach. Reach served to cover local hot spots and eateries, including a calendar of events and fun facts about Buffalo. This year, incoming freshmen didn’t receive the useful information booklet. “After talking with students and examining our budget, [SA] concluded that Reach was not the most effective way for students to explore Buffalo and was not worth the price it cost to print,” Harb said. Nischal Vasant, a senior computer engineering major and SA president, noted that an updated version of the Reach booklet will be available online by the end of the year. In past years, printing the Reach booklet for freshmen cost the SA roughly $13,000 out of its $3.7 million budget. According to Antonio Roman Jr., a senior management information systems major and SA treasurer, UB Trippin’ has a $12,000 budget. “Currently, the starting budget is $5,000, but we are going to be doing a budget adjustment shortly to take the $7,000 that we usually would pay for someone to assemble the Reach booklet and …[transfer] it over to the student affairs account, which will bring it to the grand total of $12,000,” Roman said. Student participation will test whether UB Trippin’ is a success on campus. No matter what the level of participation ends up being, buses will run to the events, members of the SA executive board said. “Every time SA rents a bus for an event, the cost varies, depending on how much time we rented the bus for,“ Roman said. “On average it is roughly anywhere from $600 to $700 dollars per bus for an event.”
his duties in the face of an obstinate insurgency. Analysts cited Mohamed’s background in the Somali Diaspora, his lack of political baggage, his relatively young age (which might help galvanize the government by presenting a fresh perspective), his administrative experience, his familiarity with the protocols of classical democracies, and his diplomatic demeanor. Additionally, many local residents and UB community members are excited about Mohamed’s achievement, as a part of Western New York has found its way into the country of Somalia and its current government. “I think it’s great to see a graduate of our school, which is so small in the grand scheme of things, to be appointed in such an important international political position,” said Barrett Sweet, sophomore exercise science major. “I wish the best for him and am hopeful that he will be successful and bring recognition to Buffalo as an academic and cultural capital.” Parliament is scheduled to deliberate whether to approve his appointment within a month of the date when he was appointed. If approved, Mohamed will be expected to name a new cabinet. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
For the first event, UB Trippin’ will venture out this Saturday to the Final Fear haunted house in Hamburg ($10). A second trip, on Oct. 28, will take students to Cirque du Soleil at HSBC Arena ($25). Tickets for all events can be purchased at the SBI ticket office located on the second floor of the Student Union. November and December trips will be announced in the upcoming weeks. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
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Religious Propaganda is to be Tolerated JOHN HUGAR
We should accept the nuisance as respectful people UB is the kind of campus where one can believe in anything that he wants without much of a problem from others who do not share in his faith. Here, we can find a small party that celebrates almost every major denomination of religion and creed. That is why it is only reasonable to tolerate the propagandists who hover around Founders Plaza, handing out booklets that attempt to convert nonbelievers into God-fearing Christians. Accommodating religious views, even those that have existed for millennia, is part of coexisting peacefully; Christians will try to turn you with their beliefs, but if the looming threat of Hell does not scare you, then they are just as innocuous as anyone else that makes faith a public affair. But such means of religious dissemination shed light on a narrow-mindedness that supports a continuing double standard. And it makes for an uncomfortable situation for good people who get caught in the middle of differing ideologies. If there were instead a Muslim missionary passing out similar pamphlets on behalf of his or her own religion, zealous American passersby would probably get malignant. But Christian missionaries do the same thing, essentially. Christian propaganda, in contrast, is generally taken in stride, as most students, it seems, can ignore it or write it off as another campus annoyance. The content, however, of these leaflets can be rather distressing. Some of them spread fear as a means of boosting a following. Threatening eternal damnation to a college student that did not “accept Jesus into his heart” seems to be a rather antagonistic way of gaining
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a constituency and completely contrary to the teachings of who Christians say is the son of the one and only benevolent god. One such booklet at another college read, “All liberal arts majors will suffer the wrath of Hell.” Others threaten the same fate to those that do not pray or to people that do not confess their “sins.” Such fear mongering is actually persuasive to temperamental minds. Years of fear and loathing have given the church rampant pseudo-credibility, even when it comes to topics beyond the reasonable jurisdiction of religion. But being above the influence of fear includes being tolerant of those that spread it. They have every right to scare anyone they want, believe it or not. And religion is an uncomfortable issue in general. Believers that walk by demonstrators may feel uncomfortably obligated to support the missionaries, while non-believers uncomfortably deal with the choice between rudely walking past the missioners and politely listening to someone who is throwing his religion at them. Like any demonstrator who raises his voice above the crowd’s murmur, missioners make people uncomfortable. Like gypsies or street vagrants, religious demonstrators force their presence into the realm of awkward reality. Tolerance is the only way to peacefully deal with anyone, including propagandists, because louder voices will make their issue your business whether you like it or not.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Argument Puts Homosexuals in the Middle Military rules are unfair and hold no intelligent ground On Oct. 12, California federal judge Virginia A. Phillips ordered the termination of the U.S. military’s fickle “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, as it violates the equal protection and First and Fifth Amendment rights of openly homosexual enlisted men and women. Almost immediately, the Department of Justice and the Pentagon began a campaign against the new policy, citing that the sudden changes in arrangements would make problems for other U.S. laws. Wednesday, a federal appeals court ordered a stay on the decision to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Between two sides with steadfast arguments for or against the policy, gay members of the military are catching only flak, as honorably discharged homosexuals attempt to re-enlist in the fray of this seemingly endless argument. And as the war continues, this simple discrepancy serves as a major distraction to the
larger issue at hand. DADT poses an argument with both sides unwilling to give and take, and it makes room for pointing fingers - namely, at our president. As an editorial board, we think it is utterly ridiculous that the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy remains on the table. It will, in all probability, be that stupid rule that supporters will look back on and feel ashamed, like how an elder German might look back on the Third Reich. And to keep the issue dangling in front of those it affects, repealing a law and then appealing the repeal is sadistic in its inconsideration and worthy of an entry into the book of frivolous arguments. A number of reasons current ly cont ribute to t he political dissonance. Politicians are working to pacify their constituencies, as election season steals the scope of importance from relevant issues and gives attention to legislative rhetoric. Given his vulnerability, it might not be unreasonable to
think that perhaps Obama’s adversaries are making it bureaucratically difficult for him to keep his promise, as repealing DADT would clearly achieve a high score for the current administration. The rest seems to be simple homophobia, a trend that it seems many Americans simply cannot grow out of. It irks many to think that our government might give credence to something like homosexuality, a topic of which they are ignorant and of which they are absolutely terrified. Still, it shows promise that there is at least an argument for the potential freedom of sexuality. It seems that proponents of gay rights are not backing down but are instead rolling with the punches. Perhaps the death of “don’t ask, don’t tell” will change our ideals as a collective society, if and when it finally becomes official.
THE WORD AROUND CAMPUS Although not quite as raunchy as Generation’s personals once were, these are voices of UB students who have something to say. If you want to be heard, too, write us a blurb online at ubspectrum.com. Some of the wittiest remarks will appear in the paper in no particular order. (Edited for grammar.)
> Dear Math Professor, No one gets your jokes about math. Sincerely, Non-laughing student
> To my social psychology professor. You're a great teacher and everything. You're really smart, and you're a doctor and all that stuff, but can you chill with making exam questions like interpreting another language? Just ask the question, no need to try and show everyone how smart you can be, we got it!
> Domestic violence awareness day and we've got hammer-slinging outside the SU.
Rediscovering What You Love As college students, we like to think of ourselves as mature. We like to think we’re past the silly, childish things we loved when we children. Most of the time, we couldn’t be more wrong. I am a fine example of this. I like to believe I’m a sophisticated television viewer, and I thought the immature cartoons I loved in my youth would hardly hold my interest now. But when I watched an episode of Rocko’s Modern Life on the Internet last week, it was clear that this was nothing more than a pipe dream. I was just as amused by the antics of the wacky wallaby and his cow and turtle friends as I was when I was 8 years old. No matter how many intelligent TV comedies I love, Nicktoons will always have a place in my heart. My taste in music is a similar matter. I tend to look at the music I listened to when I was younger with disdain. There was a time when I listened to terrible music like Creed, Limp Bizkit and Nickelback – a far cry from the classic alternative and indie rock I listen to now. Unfortunately, I was given a healthy dose of reality when Limp Bizkit’s ubiquitous 1999 single “Nookie” came on my radio. I tried to resist, but I couldn’t help singing along with every word. I still like The Flaming Lips and Radiohead a lot more, but Fred Durst’s goofy, backward-baseball-cap antics will always have a place in my heart, whether I want to admit it or not. The point is, even when you think you’ve outgrown something or that your passion for it has gone away, chances are there’s still a part of you that loves it. Our tastes and interests evolve as we grow older, but the things we cherished when we were younger always stay with us. Sometimes, it’s not a matter of outgrowing something so much as falling out of love with it. That’s how it was with basketball for me. When I was a kid, it was my favorite sport. I lived and breathed the NBA, driving my mother insane in the process. Then, Michael Jordan retired in 1998 and my passion went away. The league just wasn’t the same without him. His mediocre comeback three years later with the Wizards failed to be a mitigating factor. My love for basketball was dead. Or so I thought. Last year I found out my favorite writer, Bill Simmons, had written an entire book dedicated to the NBA. I wasn’t sure if I should buy it or not. It was my writing hero writing about a sport I barely cared about and only followed during the finals. What was I to do? I needed to test the waters. I decided to start watching the NBA again. After a few games, it was obvious that my love of the game had never truly left. I had become disenchanted with the game, but deep down my passion for it was always there. If there’s something you used to care a great deal about and you feel you’ve outgrown it or lost your passion for it, it wouldn’t hurt to revisit it. There’s a good chance you’ll find out that you love it just as much as you always did. Even if you find out that you really have outgrown something you loved in the past, that’s no reason to avoid it completely. Try not to grow up too fast; always keep the silly TV shows and the over-the-top songs you loved in your heart. It’s like a little piece of your youth. E-mail: john.hugar@ubspectrum.com
Corrections - Wednesday, Oct. 20
P.1: There was no credit given on the story covering the gubernatorial debate. Amanda Jonas, Asst. News Editor, wrote the story.
P. 6: In the Sports Quiz, we listed Wes Welker as the leader in receiving yards last season. Andre Johnson, however, led the league with 1,569.
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After a disappointing 2009, Columbian superstar Shakira is poised to make a big comeback. Just a year after the release of her so-so sixth studio album, She Wolf, Shakira is at it again with her most recent work, a bilingual album titled Sale el Sol. Courtesy of Sony US Latin Sale el Sol, which means “the sun comes out,” brings Shakira back to her musical roots and seems to be using the same dynamics that made fans fall in love with her in the first place. Shakira is staying clear of the electro-pop mishaps she used in She Wolf and instead is focusing more on romanticized lyrics, using about every modern pop genre in the book. The most famous track on the album is one of its strongest. Entitled “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” it was the theme song for this summer’s World Cup. Another big hit is “Loca,” which is a remake of the 2008 hit “Loca Con Su Tiguere” by Dominican rapper El Cata. El Cata actually makes an appearance in this new, club-friendly version of the track. There is an English version of the song as well, featured as one of the three bonus tracks on the album. This time, Shakira uses British rapper Dizzie Rascal as the male vocal; this version of the song remains the album’s lead single. Even though it was hard to understand what Shakira was saying half the time in her 2005 hit, “Hips Don’t Lie,” it was one of her most popular singles to date. “Loca” is similar in this regard. You don’t need to understand it to love it. There is a tropical influence on this album as well, helping it deliver some of its key moments. The most recognizable example of this is “Gordita,” featuring Residente of Calle 13. This club-tempo song has an undeniable groove. The album’s only misstep is “Tu Boca,” which features a dated, 80s-style beat. It seems out of place on an otherwise Latin-flavored album. Sale el Sol is reminiscent of Shakira’s 2001 Laundry Service, which featured the smash hit “Whenever, Wherever.” There is no reason Sale el Sol cannot become a huge hit and make people forget She Wolf ever happened. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
WOW Convention NICOLAS PINO Asst. Arts Editor
This week the puppet master of a small country’s population will take over the city of Anaheim, Calif. for a cataclysmic event. World of Warcraft developer Blizzard is hosting its annual convention, and The Spectrum is going to go inside for all the latest on the biggest Massively Multiplayer Online game of them all. Between the world finals of Blizzard’s hit franchises, panel discussions with the game’s producers, and a grand finale of Tenacious D on the main stage, this event looks to shake the gaming community to its core. Catch all the action online by following @ubspectrum on Twitter and reading next Wednesday’s issue of The Spectrum. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Stars Align for the Zodiaque ANGELICA MAIER and EVAN KLINGENSMITH Staff Writers
Since the start of the semester, the Zodiaque Dance Company has been practicing relentlessly to become as professional as possible. Throughout this weekend, it will put its hard work on display for the fall concert, “The 37th Season,” at the Center for the Arts. This year features pieces choreographed by Ashley Currey, Tressa Gorman Crehan, Michael Hitzel, Matt Pardo and Kerry Ring. Students of UB’s dance program audition for membership in the troupe. Those accepted take classes together as a company and work with respected choreographers in a variety of dance styles, including modern, jazz, tap and hip hop. “The Zodiaque Dance Company offers the preprofessional dancer an invaluable opportunity to train with many different choreographers, both faculty and guest, that each have something very different to offer,” said Elliott Keller, a senior dance major and Zodiaque Dance Company member. “My three years with the company [have] opened my eyes to see many possibilities for movement, choreography and style.” Zodiaque members have been preparing for these performances since the beginning of the semester. “We really try to be as close to a professional company as we can,” said Colleen Morris, a senior dance major and Zodiaque member. “We rehearse every weekend all semester and put our heart and soul into it.” Morris is most excited to perform “And When I Turned Around (I Was Gone),” choreographed by Gorman Crehan, managing director of Zodiaque. “It’s my favorite piece because it’s about not being noticed in a crowd and not getting the appreciation you deserve,” Morris said. “The piece has some very cool lighting effects with single light bulbs hanging on the stage that highlight each individual dancer and show her disconnect from the group.” Angela Siler, a junior dance major and Zodiaque
member, spoke of “And When I Turned Around (I Was Gone)” from the dancer’s perspective. “The movement feels so natural. It’s gritty and beautiful all at once,” Siler said. “Performing it gets very personal, and I think the audience can sense that.” Carie Jurcak, a senior dance major, will be performing in three pieces, “Dancing with the Monster,” choreographed by Michael Hitzel, “Iambus,” choreographed by John Lehrer, and “And When I Turned Around (I Was Gone).” Jurack enjoys the diversity among her pieces. “I like John Lehrer’s [piece] because it’s extremely athletic and has high energy. I like Tressa’s because it has a whole different feeling; it’s very elegant and sort of dark in a way… it’s nice to have different contrasts [between pieces],” Jurcak said. Friday evening’s performance will also have a fundraiser basket raffle. The proceeds will help send Zodiaque dancers to the American College Dance Festival (ACDFA). The ACDFA holds regional conferences providing university dance departments the opportunity to participate in performances, workshops and master classes. Participants also have the opportunity to be judged by nationally recognized dance professionals. For Morris, nothing compares with how she feels on stage. “It takes you out of your everyday worries and anxieties. You’re so in the moment expressing yourself… there’s a feeling of adrenaline,” Morris said. “When you’re on stage in costume it’s almost like you’re in another world. It’s exhilarating.” Performances are held tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for general admission and $10 for students and can be purchased at the CFA box office and at Ticketmaster.com. E-mail: features@ubspectrum.com
Angelica Maier /The Spectrum The Zodiaque Dance Company will be featured at the Center for the Arts through the weekend.
UB Grad Returns Home for Elmwood Gig JOHN HUGAR
Asst. Arts Editor
Courtesy of Doug Cameron UB graduate and accomplished violinist Doug Cameron marks his triumphant return home this Sunday, Oct. 24.
It’s been a long time since UB graduate Doug Cameron played a show in Buffalo. The last time he did, Cher and Gregg Allman were still married. Not to mention they just happened to be in the audience. In fact, that’s how Cameron got his big break. When Cher and Allman watched the violinist perform, they became enamored with his work and struck up an unlikely friendship. After playing with each other at a local high school together, Cameron’s future took an unexpected turn for the best. After going on an apple-picking trip in Orchard Park together, Cameron followed them back to Los Angeles and actually lived with Cher and Allman at their house for a period of time. While he was unable to prevent the pair’s rocky marriage from its eventual split up, the experience did give him an invaluable jumpstart on his music career. The two were very supportive of him, and Cher would go on to collaborate with him on later projects. According to Cameron, if Allman hadn’t taken him under his wing, his successful music career may have never taken off.
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“The main thing [Allman] did was get me to [Los Angeles],” Cameron said, “I probably would’ve never moved there without him.” As a result of his prime location, Cameron worked with many talented musicians, and he received a great deal of inspiration that would go on to ensure his continued musical success. “The talent pool I was exposed to really pushed me as a musician,” Cameron said. “I had the pick of the best musicians, like [jazz instrumentalist] Vinnie Colaiuta.” When Cameron’s time with Cher and Allman was through, he embarked on what has been an incredibly successful music career. During his solo career, he has released eight studio albums and worked for three record labels. In addition, he has composed music for numerous motion pictures and several commercials. It’s a full resume to be sure. Now, Cameron is making his return to Buffalo for a show on Oct. 24 at the Elmwood Franklin Johnson theater. Cameron expressed a great deal of excitement to return to town and the school where he spent his formative years. “I am very excited,” Cameron said. “I haven’t been [to UB] in decades. I’m excited to see the school again. I’ve heard it’s changed a lot, I can’t wait to see what it looks like now.” With such an impressive career behind him and a bright future ahead, those of the Queen City will be more than happy to witness Cameron’s triumphant return home. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Why: It’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, and it’s only in town one more week. Who: James Twigg | What: Homecoming game vs. Temple When: Saturday, noon | Where: UB Stadium
Why: There’s few other things on this campus that are as exciting as cheering at a home football game.
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BROCK LESNAR VS. CAIN VELASQUEZ The main event on Saturday night pits undefeated Cain Velasquez against Brock Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight Title. Both are coming off of strong victories: Lesnar a first round flurry from Shane Carwin back in July and Velasquez handed future hall-of-famer Antonio Nogueira a loss by knockout. Both fighters have proven that they are heavy hands, but Lesnar will use his size and improved ground game to take Velasquez to the mat, similar to as he did in his fight against Carwin. Though Velasquez is battle tested on the ground, Lesnar will smother him and ultimately pound him out. Prediction: Lesnar by TKO – Second Round
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DIEGO SANCHEZ VS. PAULO THIAGO In another welterweight bout, Diego Sanchez will take to the mat against Paulo Thiago. Both fighters are coming off of losses and looking to get back on track. Sanchez is a proven grappler, while Thiago is known for his strong chin. Sanchez is a fighter who is not afraid to fight the best of the best. Coming off tough losses to B.J. Penn and John Hathaway, Sanchez will bounce back and beat Thiago. Prediction: Sanchez by submission – Third Round
TITO ORTIZ VS. MATT HAMILL This light heavyweight match will feature two aging stars. In a teacher vs. student battle whose origin dates back to Ultimate Fighter 3, Ortiz is looking to make one final run in the division. Ortiz has not won a UFC bout in four years. Hamill, on the other hand, is on a roll with four consecutive wins. Hamill will use his speed advantage to land a destructive blow on Ortiz, possibly ending the career of an Mixed Martial Arts legend. Prediction: Hamill by knockout – Second Round
BRENDAN SCHAUB VS. GABRIEL GONZAGA This heavyweight bout should be a very even match. Schaub and Gonzaga are both solid in the stand up game and on the ground. Schaub is coming off of two straight wins and is looking to make a statement in the heavyweight division. Gonzaga is no slouch, but Schaub will use his stamina to outlast his fellow heavyweight on Saturday night. Schaub will drop Gonzaga in the last round of an exciting backand-forth fight. Prediction: Schaub by knockout – Third Round
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Temple started out the season with a three-game win streak and looked the part of “beast in the East” early this season. Temple’s defense dominated Connecticut’s offense en route to an early-season upset against the Huskies. But since then, the Owls have had a bit of a drop off in their play. Last week, Bowling Green, a struggling 1-6 team, came within a two-point conversion of knocking off Temple in Philadelphia. Before that, the Owls dropped a 31-17 decision at Northern Illinois. The Owls made a change at quarterback during the game. The switch to junior quarterback Mike Gerardi will carry over into the game against the Bulls. Gerardi threw for 163 yards and completed 9 of 15 passing attempts with two touchdowns, and Quinn thinks that he was just the spark Temple head coach Al Golden needed for his offense. A deciding factor may be how each team is able to close out the game. The Bulls have yet to score a point in the fourth quarter of any game this season, and Temple has failed to record a point in the fourth quarter in four of their seven games. Quinn said that he is equally responsible for the lack of production by the offense this season. “We have to do a better job coaching,” Quinn said. “I do, our coaches do, and we have to keep coming together as a football team because we have a lot to play for… We’re all accountable. I’m accountable and our players and coaches are accountable.” Senior cornerback Domonic Cook has really stepped up this season. He is tied for second on the team with 35 tackles and leads the team with three interceptions. The rivalry between Buffalo and Temple has grown through the years and Cook looks forward to the challenge that the Owls present on game day. “There’s a certain something about this game,” Cook said. “Ever since I’ve been here, this has been the most physical and emotional game [of the year]. These guys like to talk a lot and get into your head.” The Temple offense can hurt teams through the air, but their game plan is predicated by the run. The dangerous combo of sophomore running backs Bernard Pierce and Matt Brown will present Buffalo’s defense with a tough task to handle. The two players have combined for 959 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season. Cook and his teammates on defense have made a name for themselves this season with their ability to stop the run. This battle on Saturday afternoon will also play a big role in the outcome. Kickoff for Buffalo’s homecoming game is scheduled for noon on Saturday at UB Stadium. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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Bulls Hope to Ground the Owls MATTHEW PARRINO Senior Sports Editor
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Things were supposed to be much different. Coming into the season, the Bulls (2-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) were supposed to have a high-octane offense that would spread the field and torment opposing defenses. The Temple Owls (5-2, 2-1 MAC) were supposed to be steamrolling the conference on their way to Detroit for the MAC Championship game in December. While the wheels haven’t come completely off the bus for the Owls, Bulls head coach Jeff Quinn’s offense is in disarray. “It takes time to learn [the spread system],” Quinn said. “I knew it was going to take some time, but I thought we’d be a better passefficient offense…We haven’t done a good job at taking care of the football…It’s a lack of concentration; it’s not a physical [problem].” The inconsistent and, at times, unwatchable play of sophomore
Head coach Jeff Quinn and his team battle Temple on Saturday afternoon in what many fans consider a must win for Buffalo.
THREE OWLS TO WATCH: RB Bernard Pierce – After rush-
SCOUTING TEMPLE 2010 Record: 5-2 (2-1 Mid-American
Conference)
2009 Record: 9-4 (7-1 MAC)
LAST MEETING: Sept. 26, 2009 Temple 37, Buffalo 13 ALL-TIME SERIES: Buffalo leads Temple, 12-2
ing for 1,361 yards in his freshman season, Pierce entered the 2010 campaign as a Heisman trophy candidate. Despite missing time due to an injury, Pierce has rushed for 455 yards and six touchdowns. He can change the game with one play, and the Bulls defense will have to key on him when he’s in the game. RB Matt Brown – Brown has done
the most with the carries he has seen this season as Pierce’s backup. The sophomore has rushed for 504 yards and six touchdowns. Along with Pierce, Brown has proven his worth this season, and his hard-nosed style adds to the Temple attack.
S Jaiquawn Jarrett – Jarrett was
named to the All-MAC first team last season, and so far in 2010, the senior leads the team in tackles with 58, 33 of which have been solo. The safety will make it difficult on the Bulls passing game on Saturday. the offense doesn’t lose them the game. The defense is good enough to steal a win, but the offense has constantly put the defense in a position to fail this season with turnovers. THE BULLS WILL WIN IF…
THE OWLS WILL WIN IF…their
defense can force Buffalo’s offense to turn the ball over. Temple is breaking in a new starting quarterback in junior Mike Gerardi, so giving him good field position to work with will go a long way.
quarterback Jerry Davis has been well documented. His four-touchdown performance against Rhode Island in the season opener is a distant memory, and his erratic passing has been a drive killer this season for the Bulls. After six starts, Davis has only completed 46 percent of his passes. Davis’ 12 interceptions are second most among Division I quarterbacks. True freshman quarterback Alex Zordich played in his first game last week and is now competing for the starting job. Quinn is crafting up more situations for the freshman in practice in hopes of getting him ready for real game action. According to Quinn, both players will be ready to see the field against Temple. “We need to continue developing both young men,” Quinn said. “The production at the quarterback position hasn’t measured up to what we need…There is a chance for both quarterbacks to play this week.” • see FOOTBALL | page 6
PREDICTION:
PREDICTION:
The Bulls and the Owls need a win in this game for different reasons. The final outcome may depend on Jeff Quinn and his decision-making throughout the course of the game. If Jerry Davis falters early in the game, Quinn must make the quick change to Alex Zordich and see what the youngster can give his team. In the end, however, the Owls should be able to disrupt the Bulls offense and score enough points to win.
The last time the Bulls played Temple at home in 2008, they won on a last second Hail Mary pass from Drew Willy to Naaman Roosevelt. The Bulls offense is nowhere near as productive as that of the 2008 MAC Champions, but the defense can make a difference. The Bulls defense has been beaten by its own offense all season, but if the offense can limit turnovers the defense can pull this one out. Look for the defense to make plays and the offense to rebound from its recent disappointing performances.
OWLS 20 | Bulls 13 Matthew Parrino | Senior Sports Editor
OWLS 21 | Bulls 28 Chris Rahn | Sports Editor
NBA Preview: Northwest Division MATTHEW PARRINO | Senior Sports Editor
Oklahoma City Thunder
Utah Jazz
Portland Trail Blazers
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Additions: Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook Losses: Etan Thomas The Thunder were the surprise team in the league last season after taking defending champion Los Angeles to seven games in the first round of the playoffs. Kevin Durant is a top-three talent in the league and a serious contender for MVP this season. Russell Westbrook is the perfect sidekick for Durant, and his speed and scoring ability make him a nightmare for opposing defenses. The Olympic gold medal experience that both players gained on Team USA will provide the players with the experience to look back on when they meet up with Kobe again this season.
Additions: Al Jefferson, Raja Bell, Gordon Hayward, Earl Watson Losses: Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Wesley Matthews Things seemed bleak for the Jazz entering this season with the departure of Carlos Boozer, who signed with Chicago. Rumors started circulating that Deron Williams would look to leave Utah via free agency when his contract expired. But Utah general manager Kevin O’Connor may have avoided disaster by trading for troubled but talented Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson. With the ageless wonder, Jerry Sloan, entering his 23rd season, the Jazz look to make a run at a championship. In such a tough division, though, Williams must turn in his best season to get the Jazz to the Western conference finals.
Additions: Luke Babbitt, Wesley Matthews Losses: Martell Webster, Juwan Howard The Blazers seem to run into injury problems every season. Last season, Greg Oden missed most of the year again, and Brandon Roy had to play through injury in the postseason. We put the Blazers before the Nuggets because of the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors. When healthy, the Blazers can beat anybody, and with the maturation of Jerrod Bayless, this could be a dangerous team in May.
Additions: Al Harrington, Shelden Williams Losses: Coby Karl The Nuggets have been atop the Northwest for years, but the team is facing a number of obstacles this season. Carmelo Anthony may be headed out of town, Kenyon Martin and Chauncey Billups are aging, and head coach George Karl has had several health issues over the past few seasons. The addition of Harrington was solid, and the development of Ty Lawson will help the team. But we don’t feel there is enough firepower in Denver to maintain the team’s position. If Melo is traded, say goodbye to the playoffs.
Additions: Wesley Johnson, Michael Beasley, Martell Webster Losses: Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Ramon Sessions The T-Wolves could be a really good team… in about three years. Wesley Johnson teams up with his former Syracuse mate Jonny Flynn. A big question mark surrounding the team is whether or not Michael Beasley can put his past behind him and finally realize his potential. This season could be rough for this bunch as they continue to get used to playing with each other. They also have to deal with the toughest division (and the worst general manager) in basketball.
PREDICTION: First Place in Northwest (58 – 24)
PREDICTION: Second Place in Northwest (51 – 31)
PREDICTION: Third Place in Northwest (48 – 34)
PREDICTION: Fourth Place in Northwest (42 – 40)
PREDICTION: Fifth Place in Northwest (28 – 54)