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UB breaks ground at Downtown Gateway Complex LAUREN NOSTRO Senior News Editor
Another piece in the development of UB’s downtown campus broke ground Tuesday afternoon. A round 200 people attended the ceremony for the commencement of construction on the Educational Opportunity Center, a facility for training urban community members for jobs and preparing them for higher education. The new $46 million development, placed at 77 Goodell St. in Buffalo will replace the EOC’s present site at 465 Washington St. UB’s new development will allow the organization to expand to include 2,000 more people in their services. The EOC hosts programs and services, including classes
in remedial and academic preparation and specific job training programs in allied health, life sciences, information technology and environmental industries. Speakers at the groundbrea k i ng i ncluded U B President John B. Simpson, EOC Executive Director Sherryl Weems, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Assembly Member Crystal D. PeoplesStokes and William Chalmers, SUNY assistant provost and director of the SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development. The development of the four-story EOC building will connect to the former M. Wile building to form the UB Downtown Gateway Complex, a cornerstone of UB’s downtown campus. “[The construction of the
new EOC] marks a major step forward for UB 2020 and for the continuing commitment to community engagement that is such a vital part of UB’s mission as a public research university,” Simpson said. For over 40 years, EOC has provided disenfranchised urban communities with academic programs that lead to “higher education and vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency,” according to the SUNY EOC website. “The more than 40-year evolution of our University at Buffalo EOC has been influenced by the promise of a new educational and job-training facility,” Weems said during the ceremony. “We are poised to elevate programming to • see GATEWAY | page 2
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Attendants of the groundbreaking ceremony at the new location of the Educational Opportunity Centers, located on the new grounds for UB’s Downtown Gateway Complex, were given commemorative shovels to inaugurate the upcoming two years of construction.
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Fall Fest hits Baird Point Wednesday night JAMES TWIGG and JAMESON BUTLER
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Those seeking excitement Wednesday night should look no further than Baird Point on North Campus. Each year, the Student Association coordinates two major concerts, and this year’s Fall Fest is set to commence at 5:30 p.m.
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Buffalo junior forward Andy Tiedt (8) scored the game-winning goal to give the Bulls their third-straight victory on Tuesday night.
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St. Bonaventure Bonnies
CHRIS RAHN
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After a slow start to the season, the men’s soccer team is now on the right side of .500 after extending its win streak to three games against St. Bonaventure Tuesday night. The Bulls (3-2) rebounded from an early 1-0 deficit to defeat the Bonnies (2-3) 2-1 at UB Stadium. “I think [winning three in a row] was key because it gives the team confidence going into these upcoming games,” said head coach John Astudillo. The Bonnies struck first when senior midfielder Fabrizio Savarino dribbled around a defender and
found an opening in front of the net. Savarino fell to the ground as he shot, but the ball trickled past Buffalo freshman goalkeeper Jeremy Figler for an early goal in the 11th minute. The Bulls responded quickly when senior defender Casey Derkacz cut inside past his defender and fired a shot from outside the goal box. The shot was perfectly placed in the upper-corner of the net to tie the game at one in the 13th minute. Both teams had chances to score before the half ended, but neither team could capitalize and the teams went into the break with the score knotted at one. After an offensive struggle for most of the second half, Bulls’ junior forward Mike Unwin got the ball in a threatening position and dribbled toward the near post to draw the Bonnie goalkeeper out of position. Unwin then crossed the ball to junior
forward Andy Tiedt, who finished off the play on an open net to give Buffalo a 2-1 lead in the 64th minute. “I saw Mike Unwin get the ball out wide and there was just a scrum in the box,” Tiedt said. “He did brilliantly to put the ball on my foot. All I pretty much had to do was stand there.” With minutes remaining in the match and the Bulls trying to hold their lead, they caught the Bonnies off guard twice with good chances, but were denied on both. However, the Bulls did not need another goal as they denied a couple of late St. Bonaventure scoring chances to clinch the victory. “We knew that we needed to do two things: attack with speed and gain possession,” Astudillo said. “And I thought our possession was
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SA funds Fall Fest through the Mandatory Student Activity Fee. Each student pays $94.75 a year in order for SA to host numerous events including the fall and spring concert series, the Distinguished Speakers series and comedy shows at UB. Between paying for the talent – acts which range from $2,500 to $125,000 – transportation, food, facility fees and all other expenses that come with putting on a successful concert, this year’s Fall Fest cost the SA $328,800 – the activity fee of roughly 3,470 students.
> Breaking it down
This year, Jason Mraz headlines SA’s fall concert. Known for his acoustic easy listening style, Mraz will wind the night down during his set. Accompanying Mraz will be B.o.B., who is sure to pump the crowd full of energy with hits such as “Don’t Let Me Fall” and “Airplanes,” (unfortunately, Hayley Williams of Paramore will not be in attendance). Up and comer Bruno Mars will be doing his best to entice those in attendance to sway and dance to his synth-aided sound. Opening up the festivities will be a lesser-known indie singer named Robert Francis. Don’t count Francis out just because he’s an unknown name, though. He may just prove to be the best of the night. Students looking to take advantage of their Mandatory Student Activity fee should take the time to check out SA’s biggest event of the semester considering a large portion of the SA budget goes toward the concert. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
Fall Fest financially
• TALENT $182,500
• FOOD $5,000 • TRAVEL $5,000 • OTHER $19,600 • FACILITIES
& PROUCTION
$116,700
TOTAL:$328,800
Facility fees include cost of venue as well as lights, speakers, microphones, Police presence, walkie talkies, the fence used as a barrier and portable lavatories. Other fees include Internet at Baird Point, insurance for the event, Fall fest t-shirts for the staff and fireworks.
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really solid at the end and that’s what did it.” After dropping the first two games of the season, three straight victories are important for the Bulls before their upcoming road trip. Buffalo continues its string of five games in 10 days when the team travels to New Mexico this weekend to face New Mexico and UC Santa Barbara.
“We are playing at a time when the heat is on and the altitude will play a big factor,” Astudillo said. “We have been doing some extra preparation for that, some extra hydration.” The Bulls begin play in the Lobo Classic on Friday at 9 p.m. against host New Mexico.
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new heights, expand services into the community and maximize working partnerships all toward achieving the priority objective of improving educational service and supportive delivery to a welldeserved population of adult students.” The new development is part of a statewide network of 10 EOCs and two Outreach and Counseling Centers that operate under the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development, the SUNY
oversight office of the EOC. “This new complex ensures that the indelible mark that the EOC has already made on our community will continue to grow well into the future,” Simpson said. “UB’s academic and community assets are our region’s assets – and UB is committed to shaping Buffalo’s future by coordinating our wide range of community resources together with this state-of-the-art complex.” The Dow ntow n Gateway Complex will link the EOC to UB programs that will be relocated to the M. Wile building, including UB’s Regional Institute, the UB Center for Educational Collaboration and clinics and programs of the Law School and School of Social Work that serve Buffalo’s downtown population. Designed by Holt Architects of Ithaca under the oversight of the SUNY Construction Fund, the 63,834-square-foot EOC building will be constructed primarily of environmentally sustainable durable fiber cement panels and glass and will be LEED certified, in line with the goals of UB 2020. The first floor will contain a conference center, enrollment management suite, career services suites and support spaces. Additionally, the building will house the Bethel Head Start program, as well as classrooms, faculty and administrative offices. The groundbreaking ceremony celebrated both the goals of UB 2020 and the recognition of EOC and its impact on the local community. “Breaking ground for this unbelievable project signals that Educational Opportunity Centers have finally been recognized as adult education institutions, and not mere programs,” Chalmers said. “EOCs are institutions whose students deserve to learn in an environment that will spawn creativity, innovation and motivate them to strive for excellence.” E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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End talk about Bass Pro
JEFF PELZEK
Asst. Life Editor
Move forward with waterfront development During the summer, fishing mega retailer Bass Pro announced that it was no longer pursuing development of a large store on the Buffalo waterfront after the project floated in limbo for the greater part of the last decade. Many Buffalonians breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news. Though many were excited when the project was first announced, the negotiations became increasingly tedious over time and enthusiasm waned quickly. After all, how many people fish and hunt in Buffalo, and of those people, how many are not satisfied with the selection at local Dick’s Sporting Goods or Gander Mountain? Apparently Larry Quinn, vice chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., still thinks Bass Pro has the potential to be what is being referred to as the waterfront’s “anchor tenant,” as he revived the idea earlier this week when he proposed asking Bass Pro to reconsider. We join the throngs of Buffalonians who are responding by saying “enough already.” The ECHDC’s strategy of bringing in a nationally-known anchor tenant to attract initial consumers, and other smaller businesses to surround it, is the quick and easy solution that will not yield the best results in the future. The plan relies too heavily on the success of a company like Bass Pro, which only appeals to a specific audience. If the anchor tenant fails, the entire plan falls apart. Those in charge of developing the waterfront would be better advised to bring in entertainment options that appeal to a wider demographic. Bars,
restaurants and shops that could play host to concerts, comedy shows and other performances would all generate more interest. New York City’s South Street Seaport could serve as a potential model. The city would do well to subsidize a project like this, allowing each of these venues to get started and create some healthy competition and cooperation with one another. Promoting local businesses and focusing on a wider range of options would also increase the area’s cultural appeal. Bass Pro has stores all over the nation. Buffalo’s waterfront should serve as a source of local pride and expression. If there were to be one big anchor tenant, however, there is one perfect option that the ECHDC should pursue, though it will prove to be very difficult and time-consuming. The Buffalo Bills currently play in Orchard Park’s Ralph Wilson Stadium, one of the oldest in the National Football League. Many teams in other cities have recently built stadiums that easily surpass “the Ralph” in quality. The logistics of the deal would be tough to come by, but this is a perfect opportunity for the Buffalo area to correct one of the biggest mistakes it has ever made: not putting its biggest attraction, the Bills, downtown, where they would attract an enormous amount of people and businesses. Bills stadium or not, the waterfront must be developed soon, and we need to leave Bass Pro behind.
Schwarzenegger named Undergraduate Student Choice Speaker A fun choice, but will he deliver?
Last week, the Student Association revealed that California governor and international celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger has been added to the Distinguished Speakers Series as the Undergraduate Student Choice. If you’re an undergraduate student and you can’t remember making such a choice, neither can we. That’s because the “Undergraduate Student Choice” is actually made by the Student Association’s E-Board. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but the title “Undergraduate Student Choice Speaker” is a misnomer. The SA should make it clear that the choice was made internally, so we can avoid headlines in The Buffalo News that say, “UB students are given their preference, Schwarzenegger, as speaker for January.” A poll was given in April to gauge student interest in a list of possible speakers, but it suffered from low participation numbers and the results were never released. To call Schwarzenegger the true student choice is misleading. Since the announcement, however, reactions from students have been mixed. Many have expressed excitement upon hearing of Schwarzenegger’s impending arrival. We suspect those people are not all worked up about hearing about California’s Republican politics, but instead want to hear him evoke some famous lines from The Terminator or Kindergarten Cop.
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Maybe he will end his “distinguished” speech with, “Hasta la vista, baby.” What exactly about Schwarzenegger qualifies him as a Distinguished Speaker? His unintelligible Austrian accent? Can anyone remember a time when “The Governator” spoke eloquently? It’d be one thing if the SA was bringing in the governor of California to add an important politician to the speaker series, but we doubt that was the reason, especially considering that he was the “student choice.” It’s more likely that the university needed a big name that would resonate with movie fans to bolster its less-than-stellar Distinguished Speakers lineup this year. Schwarzenegger definitely does have the potential to be a fun speaker, but what in the world is he going to talk about? Some will be disappointed if all he talks about is politics, and others will be turned off if he dwells too much on his bodybuilding career. How will the governor of California, a former bodybuilder and movie star, deliver a speech that will be relevant to UB undergraduates? There’s no way to answer these questions right now. Whatever Schwarzenegger does end up speaking about, at least it will be interesting.
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Why so serious? On Sept. 27, 2008, two Sunni Arab police officers arrested three Iraqi secret service members because they failed to show verifiable documents confirming their identification. When Riya Qahtan, a Kurdish politician, went to the police station to negotiate their release, cultural tensions came to a head and Qahtan was shot to death. Now, nearly two years later, and two years wiser, we are seeing some milder side effects of cultural tensions manifesting themselves in a nationwide anxiety over personal identification. The infamous Arizona law and the Northern Border Patrol, who “randomly” accost people as far as 100 miles south of the Canadian border, are only a couple of examples of the mounting paranoia. Somehow, the long arm of this national issue still managed to reach UB. Each passenger on the UB Stampede shuttle must now carry and be prepared to present their UB ID or equivalent verification of UB membership. Persons unable to produce such documents will not be able to ride the campus shuttle. Whether it’s the staff worker who feels safer now that the bus is regulated, or the over-worked college student who forgot their UB card, rules which pull the emergency brake on someone’s busy day will undoubtedly be met with mixed murmurs of approval and dissent. At a university of such diversity and grandeur, and with UB’s sizeable percentage of non-American citizen students and staff, it seems that an ID requirement could very well aggravate an already sensitive subject. Seniors will be hard pressed to remember a similar rule, looking back on four years of riding the Stampede. They can ask each other, in the clarity of hindsight, “What’s changed?” Keeping UB campuses safe is an understandable goal and UB should actively prevent crime from the environing cities and towns from making its way onto campus. But since when was riding the bus an accessory to campus crime? And why did the university wait until now to remedy the problem? Are we just following a trend that exists under the pretext of national security and, dare I say, 9-11? Most of those washed-up and weary riders that you took for destitute Buffalo riff-raff were probably just college students, strung-out from a long week. It can be predicted that this new policy will not only inconvenience UB students who are trying to get to class on time, but may even result in absence because the person in question left his ID at the dorms or in his off-campus apartment. Now, it seems, professors should add that class preparation and participation includes bringing your UB Card to campus, because not doing so will directly affect inter- and intra-campus mobility, and ultimately, attendance. UB’s overall academic integrity relies on its ability to bring students to class. It seems bold to risk grades by banking on the hope that students won’t ever forget their UB identification. It’s difficult to bring up the word “fascism” without turning angry heads against or with you. However, the requirement to carry identification at all times, in order to function without intrusive pause, seems like it flirts heavily with that sensitive “f” word. The demonizing of unverifiable passersby only adds to mistrust and anxiety. So when can we walk around without needing our person number in our pocket? Is our word not good enough? It used to be. Honor systems appear to be on the way out. Though we can’t blame the university for wanting additional campus safety measures, heated debaters must reconcile a method to guarantee safety that also mollifies social tensions. E-mail: jtpelzek@buffalo.edu
CORRECTIONS Page 7: We misspelled a player’s name. Adman should have read Abman and the women play Bowling Green Sept. 24, not this Friday. This weekend they play at the Big Four Tournament hosted by St. Bonaventure. They will face Canisius (9/17) and Niagara (9/19).
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UB reacts to Manhattan mosque DAVID WEIDENBORNER Asst. News Editor
Days after the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the decision to build a mosque near Ground Zero continues to hold national attention. Over the weekend, thousands of people gathered near Ground Zero to debate the issue. The controversy over the planned mosque involves a delicate balance between constitutional rights and 9/11 sentiments that New Yorkers and Americans still feel. “All religions, including Islam, are protected by the First Amendment,” said Stephanie L. Phillips, a UB law professor. “This also means they are protected from being distinguished from other religions.” Phillips points out that there are Jewish community centers and Catholic churches all over New York City and that an Islamic center should be treated no differently. The issue has caused uproar across the country. Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has argued that putting the mosque in its proposed location would be offensive to the families of 9/11 victims. President Barack Obama has skirted the issue, saying that all religions should be treated equally, yet declined to comment about the wisdom in building the mosque so close to Ground Zero. “This is another instance of politicians having to speak like politicians,” Phillips said. Many mosque supporters point out that there is already a mosque near the area proposed.
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The Park51 Cultural Center has generated debate ever since its proposal.
“I think they have the right to build it anywhere they want,” said Keelan Chu, a senior mechanical engineering major. “There’s a mosque already [in the area] just a few blocks away, so I think it’s hardly an issue…if they stop building it, it would be worse because I think [it would show that the] radicals would have won.” Mosque supporters feel that the opposition arises from religious intolerance and racial stereotyping. “I don’t think [building the mosque] would be a problem… if people think that it’s a problem, it’s kind of ignorant,” said Shannon Gordon, a freshman undecided major. “It’s not like every Muslim is a terrorist, so it’d be ignorant to generalize [and think] that if they built a mosque there it would be disrespectful.” A much forgotten fact is that there was an Islamic prayer center
in the World Trade Center South Tower. There is currently an Islamic prayer center right in the Pentagon, where another 9/11 attack took place. The proposed mosque plans depict a 12-story multi-cultural center complete with culinary and recreation facilities. There would be no legal precedent for the mosque not to be built, but questions about safety could play a role in whether or not it is constructed. “If there is a safety concern – possibly criminals or vandals that may threaten the building or its supporters – additional consideration may need to be taken,” Phillips said. On Tuesday, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, the cleric overseeing the Muslim center, stated that advisors have been weighing other options regarding the location of the mosque. This religious issue isn’t isolated to just the United States. According to CNN.com, the French senate approved a law on Tuesday banning any accessories covering the face, including the burqas worn by Muslim women. France became the first European country to instill a measure like this. Senate members passed the law by a vote of 246 to one. A poll by the Pew Global Attitudes Project found that French people support the ban by a ratio of four to one. Citizens of Britain, Germany and Spain also supported the ban by a wide margin, while two out of three Americans opposed it. How does this issue affect you? Send us an e-mail and let us know. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
Police Blotter
09/01 - An unattended iPod Touch was stolen from the University Bookstore. 09/03 - An unattended welder was stolen from Farber Hall. 09/07 - A student was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Gane Terrace for feeling faint. 09/07 - A student was given first aid at the University Bookstore for feeling faint. The student refused transport. 09/07 - A laptop thought stolen was later found at Goodyear Dining Hall. 09/08 - A student with a previous arrest was issued a persona non grata at the Capen Undergraduate Library. 09/08 - Morgan E. Rago was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .14% on Main Street. 09/08 - A student’s Facebook account was hacked by an unidentified subject. 09/08 - An unattended laptop was stolen from the Student Union by an unidentified subject. 09/08 - A vehicle was struck by an unidentified subject at Cooke Parking Lot. 09/08 - An unattended cell phone was stolen from the Student Union by an unidentified subject. 09/09 - A student was taken to Erie County Medical Center for alcohol poisoning from Main Circle Bus Stop. The student was referred to the Student Wide Judiciary. 09/09 - A fire extinguisher was discharged by an unidentified subject at Dewey Hall. 09/09 - A bathroom stall door was damaged at Goodyear Hall by an unidentified subject. 09/10 - A student was taken to Erie County Medical Center for alcohol poisoning from Schoellkopf Hall. The student was referred to the Student Wide Judiciary. 09/10- Philip R. Koperski was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. He was taken to Erie County Medical Center for emergency medical service. 09/10 - A student was taken to a hospital by their friend for an ankle injury. 09/10 - Timothy J. Giles was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .13% at Main/Capen. 09/10 - Graffiti was written in the Goodyear/Clement area by an unidentified subject.
09/10 - A student was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Knox Hall for feeling faint. 09/10 - A non-student was taken to Erie County Medical Center from Main Circle for alcohol intoxication. 09/10 - A student was taken to Erie County Medical Center from a bus on Core Road for alcohol intoxication. The student was referred to the Student Wide Judiciary. 09/11 - Two students were referred to the Student Wide Judiciary for trespassing on the Greiner Hall building site. 09/11 - A student was taken to Erie County Medical Center from Goodyear Hall for an adverse drug reaction. 09/11 - A student refused first aid for an ankle injury at Core Road. 09/11 - A student sought their own aid for a cut finger at the Student Union. 09/11 - A false fire alarm was pulled in Alumni Arena by an unidentified subject. 09/11 - A fire extinguisher was discharged at Kimball Hall by an unidentified subject. 09/12 - A student was taken to Erie County Medical Center from the Schoellkopf Hall grounds for alcohol poisoning. The student was referred to the Student Wide Judiciary. 09/12 - Richard D. Warren was arrested and charged with assault after a fight in Parker Lot. 09/12 - A student was injured in a fight on a bus on Millersport Highway by multiple unidentified subjects. 09/12 - A student was taken to Erie County Medical Center from the Red Jacket Dining Hall for an emergency psychiatric evaluation. 09/12 - A window was broken at MacDonald Hall by an unidentified subject. 09/12 - A student was abused by an acquaintance at Spaulding Hall. 09/13 - A table was damaged at Knox Hall by an unidentified subject. 09/13 - A student received a threatening phone call. 09/13 - A student was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from Michael Hall for a headache. 09/14 - - Angelo M. Verderosa was arrested and charged with refusing a breath test at Michael Lot. E-mail: news@ubspectrum.com
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Bringing California sunlight to Fall Fest JAMESON BUTLER Arts Editor
In the City of Angels, where guys with acoustic guitars are more abundant than Yankees hats on Long Island, one man has clawed his way out of the sea of mediocrity and has started to garner some well-deserved recognition. While most students may know the three main acts (Jason Mraz, B.o.B and Bruno Mars) in Wednesday night’s Fall Fest concert, the opening act, Robert Francis, is a true diamond in the rough. With two full-length albums, One by One and Before Nightfall, Francis has a do-it-yourself attitude that has been lacking in the pop industry over the past twenty years. Because of this, record labels quickly took notice of Francis. “When I released One By One, I produced it and played all the instruments and sort of did everything
myself. A lot of labels became interested and somehow found out about it,” Francis said. “There were about seven labels I was choosing from and I went with Atlantic in the end. You just keep playing, that’s how I did it. Just constantly be working and constantly be playing.” Francis credits his mother as the reason why he first picked up a guitar and let music into his heart. “My mother gave me a guitar because she wanted me to learn these ranchero songs to play with her,” Francis said. “I never really did but I picked up a guitar and once I started playing that’s the only thing I could do and the only thing I wanted to do. That’s just who I was and I am still. I can’t imagine myself doing anything else.” Although he has had a six string in his hand since he was a youngling, the determination to relay his message to the masses came after his heart fell to pieces.
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Robert Francis looks to turn some heads at Fall Fest on Wednesday night.
“Well, for my first few records, that all came from this relationship I went through,” Francis said. “I was happy to not even be a singer or write music before I experienced that
young love. When I went through that, that’s when I started writing music and writing songs.” Francis may not be the most well
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Mindless zombies
A week ago, the world lost one of the greatest musicians it has ever seen, Rich Cronin of LFO. We will forever be indebted to him for giving us “Summer Girls,” and it is in his honor that we dedicate this playlist to fallen musicians.
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3. Ramones- “I Wanna Be Sedated”
Grade: BResident Evil: Afterlife is hardly a zombie movie. Zombie movies, in general, are popular because they display the humanity of the characters within. They push characters to their limits and more than any other movie type, show who the character really is. After Resident Evil: Apocalypse, the series’ second installment, Resident Evil movies have strayed more and more away from the games they are based on and the
4. LFO- “Summer Girls” Courtesy of Constantin Film Produktion
Milla Jovovich wipes out the T-virus cowboy-style in Resident Evil: Afterlife.
characters they are built on. The movies are now about super mutants and a pharmaceutical company that is so corrupt that the end of the human race is an acceptable loss in the big picture. The average everyday zombie
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5. Janis Joplin- “Piece of my Heart” 6. Jimmy Hendrix-“Purple Haze” 7. Erasure- “Always” 8. Tupac - “Life Goes On” 9. Avenged Sevenfold- “Afterlife” 10. Spinal Tap- “Hell Hole”
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The worst year for pop music 2010 has been the single worst year in the history of pop music. I know you’re thinking that this idea sounds extreme, but after all, pop music has always sucked. At its heart, it’s nothing more than unambitious, easy-to-digest music that most listeners of mainstream pop readily accept. But here’s my problem. Pop music is a lot worse now than it has ever been before. Think back 10 years when artists such as N’Sync, Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears, all of whom released several memorable hits, ruled the pop music landscape. Even if “I Want It That
JOHN HUGAR
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Way” and “Bye Bye Bye” weren’t particularly deep or meaningful tracks, they did their job. They were catchy pop songs that sounded great blasting from the radio, and for the most part, this still holds true day. Unfortunately, today’s pop musicians aren’t interested in creating memorable music. They only wish to create soulless trash with oversexualized lyrics that will sound good on a dance floor. If hipsters ironically end up liking it, that’s also a plus. Take Ke$ha for example, the girl can’t sing a note in tune and all of her lyrics refer to getting drunk and hooking up with a random guy at the club. But somehow Ke$ha has scored five dreadful top 10 hits in the past 12 months.
You’d think pop listeners would demand more substance, or at least vocalists who don’t sound like drunken sorority girls, but apparently not. The listening standards of the American public are significantly low. Equally loathsome is Katy Perry, whose awful single, “California Gurls,” ended up being the smash hit of this summer. Between desecrating a perfectly good Beach Boys song and having the most generic self-exploitative lyrics imaginable, the track is a three-minute crime against music. Finally, there’s Taio Cruz, whose radio smash “Dynamite” might be the single most banal song ever recorded. In it, he tells us that he’s “got big plans, plans, plans, plans,” and that he’s “wearing all [his] favorite brands, brands, brands, brands.” • see HUGAR | page 8
Dreaming the possible Do one thing a day that scares you. Challenge yourself and construct goals to make your dreams possible. Do it now, do it now, do it now! This summer I was fortunate enough to live my dream job as an animal trainer at SeaWorld with magnificent killer whales. To achieve my dream before graduating college, I set attainable goals for myself and followed a few guidelines. Powerful goals are ones that are constructed upon the core values of a person. Consider what is important to you in terms of your career, health and personal accomplishments. Say hello to your future self and start creating who you want to be. I believe that we don’t come to college
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to “find ourselves,” but to actively create our identity. It’s up to you to constantly challenge yourself both mentally and physically. I currently have particular goals for myself. I will sweat once a day and run at least five days a week for 45 minutes. I will make Dean’s List this semester and complete a community service project by January. The most powerful goals are those written in ink. They become crystallized and real. Put up a goal sheet where you will see it at least once a day and write down short-term goals in your planner. You’ll be more focused on achieving those goals when you visualize what you really want to work hard for.
A goal must contain certain attributes to set you up for success. A goal must be affirmative and articulate what you will create. Create what you will do, not what you won’t. Instead of saying, “I won’t take elevators,” try thinking, “I will strive to always use stairs when possible.” You must write a goal in present tense. Formulate your goal as if it is happening and always make it measurable. Concrete ideas should prove to be more beneficial than abstract ones. Think “I will run more,” vs. “I will run three more miles a week.” Always set deadlines for yourself. State a clear date for when you intend to complete your goal. Keep in mind some powerful words of wisdom from Lululemon, an athletic apparel company that • see ALLEN | page 8
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Ohio Bobcats (1-1, 0-1 MAC)
The Bobcats struggled to hang onto the football and it cost them in a tight 20-13 loss to conference rival Toledo. Ohio’s inability to maintain consistent drives stagnated the Bobcats’ offense as senior quarterback Boo Jackson threw three interceptions against the Rockets. Next up for the Bobcats is a trip to Columbus, Ohio to attempt the biggest upset in school history when the team takes on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0). Kickoff is scheduled for noon and can be seen on the Big Ten Network.
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In a stunning early season upset, the Zips fell in overtime, 38-37, to Gardner-Webb of the Football Championship Subdivision (Division-I FCS). Akron struck first in overtime but had an extra point blocked after scoring a touchdown. The Runnin’ Bulldogs, however, didn’t struggle with PATs and put the game away after a rushing touchdown by freshman running back Juanne Blount. The Zips will look to bounce back on Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats at 7 p.m. on ESPN3.com.
Bowling Green struck first on a touchdown run by freshman quarterback Matt Schilz, but Tulsa responded by scoring 17 straight points. Junior wide receiver Kamar Jorden impressed after catching 14 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. The Falcons host the Marshall Thundering Herd at 7 p.m. on ESPN3.com.
Toledo Rockets (1-1, 0-1 MAC)
After an embarrassing week one blowout loss to Arizona (2-0), the Rockets bounced back against MAC rival Ohio with a 20-13 victory. Toledo’s defense carried the team, while sophomore quarterback Austin Dantin contributed to the win with one rushing and one passing touchdown. Western Michigan will play in Toledo this weekend with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
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Bowling Green Falcons The Tulsa Golden Hurricane proved to be too much for the Falcons in a 33-20 loss on Saturday.
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The Huskies picked up their first win of the season on Saturday with a 23-17 victory over North Dakota (0-2). Northern Illinois quarterback
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The Broncos walked over Nicholls State (0-2), 49-14, on Saturday to earn their first win of the season. Western Michigan sophomore quarterback Alex Carder threw for an impressive 298 yards and five touchdowns. A Saturday showdown with Toledo will surely be a step up in competition. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Central Michigan Chippewas The Chippewas hung tight against Temple but fell in overtime, 13-10. The 299-yard effort by sophomore quarterback Ryan Radcliff was negated by two interceptions in the game. The traditional in-state rivalry between CMU and Eastern Michigan will resume Saturday at 4 p.m.
Eastern Michigan Eagles (0-2, 0-1 MAC)
Despite racking up nearly 100 more passing yards than Miami (OH) on Saturday, the Eagles fell short in a 28-21 loss thanks to two interceptions by sophomore quarterback Alex Gillett. EMU will look for their first win in 14 games against rival CMU at home. Kickoff on Saturday is set for 4 p.m. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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The Cardinals had a wake-up call after falling at home to the Liberty Flames (2-0), 27-23, over the weekend. Freshman quarterback Keith Wenning managed the offense, but threw for just 129 yards in the loss. Wenning connected on a 15-yard touchdown pass to freshman wide receiver Aaron Mershman in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Ball State will play at Purdue (1-1) on Saturday at noon on the Big Ten Network.
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Chandler Harnish lead the Huskies on the ground with 178 yards on 21 carries. Harnish also found the end zone both on the ground and through the air in the win. The Huskies will travel to Illinois on Saturday for a match with the Fighting Illini. Kickoff is set for noon on the Big Ten Network.
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hyper-sexualized crap-pop started in 2005 when the Black Eyed Peas unleashed “My Humps” on an unsuspecting public. The song was shallow and pointless beyond belief, but America sent it to No. 3 on the charts. That set the precedent that pop stars don’t have to try in order to have a hit. As a result, the pop scene has gotten worse every year since. Thus far, 2010 looks like the boiling point. And if the pop songs of 2011 are even worse, I won’t be surprised. For every Lady Gaga or Kanye West who actually wants to create lasting pop music, there’s a thousand more who just want a hit ringtone. I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Apparently, if you can’t think of a way to finish a lyric, it’s perfectly okay to say the same word over and over again. Now, I guess I’ll have to finish this column, column, column, column. Perry, Ke$ha and Cruz aren’t the only purveyors of this putrid pop. Just last year, faux-emo bros 3OH!3 instructed females to “do the Helen Keller and talk with yo’ hips.” I’m not an uptight person and I don’t mind some crude jokes in pop music, but that sort of blatant misogyny fails to be witty or charming by any standard. It’s idiotic and unnecessary. The t rend of gener ic,
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18 months after the conclusion of Resident Evil: Extinction and features Milla Jovovich (The Fourth Kind) and Ali Larter (“Heroes”) reprising their roles as Alice and Claire. Similar to the start of the series, the cast is somewhat limited. This creates a much more personal post-apocalyptic environment, but thankfully, there are no more buses full of survivors getting wiped out by hordes of zombie crows. It is easy to identify with the protagonist characters and almost too easy to dislike the obvious antagonist. Despite some flaws, it is still a fun movie. There are enough superhuman/supermutant fights, 3D bullet dodges, shuriken throws and slow motion backflips to make The Matrix seem realistic. In comparison to the rest of the series, Resident Evil: Afterlife falls somewhere between Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Resident Evil: Extinction. There is a far more tangible end goal than there was in Apocalypse. However, it fails to portray the dire situations that the characters find themselves in.
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No satisfying conclusion The problem with Afterlife lies in its storytelling. There are semiinteresting characters that are thrown into more interesting situations throughout the course of the movie, yet no story is really told. With this being the fourth installment in the series, Resident Evil is starting to feel more like an expensive TV show than a movie franchise. The writers are taking too much advantage of the post-apocalyptic setting. In each movie, there is yet another group of survivors and another evil villain affected by a new strain of the T-virus. Those hoping for a satisfying conclusion to the story will be sorely disappointed. From the looks of things, the story won’t be concluded until the movies stop making money. Overall, it wasn’t a bad movie. It surely won’t win any Oscars, but then again, that isn’t why the movie was made. It’s a good enough continuation of the Resident Evil story to warrant seeing if you’re a diehard fan of the series. For those who are just passing fans, the $11 price tag to see it in 3D is probably too high for what you’re going to get out of it. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Future looks bright, but complicated Coming off its first gold medal since 1994 at the FIBA World Championships, Team USA is well within its right to celebrate. The so - ca l led “ B -Tea m” impressed during its 81-64 defeat of Turkey in the gold-medal game. Team USA won with a 28-point performance by tournament MVP Kevin Durant. Durant headlined the young USA team, which included the likes of Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Rudy Gay and sharpshooter Stephen Curry. With the victory, the USA is guaranteed a spot in the 2012 Olympics. However, this could be bittersweet news for the recent gold medal winners. The entire 2008 Olympic gold medal “Redeem Team,” which was led by NBA superstars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, chose not to compete in this year’s FIBA Championships. A s a result, coach Mike
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Krzyzewski was forced to fill 12 roster spots. The tryouts were very competitive, and Coach K eventually narrowed the team down. Due to the lack of superstar talent, pundits denoted the team as the “B-Team,” and many analysts didn’t think they had a chance to win. The team answered these doubters and proved they could do more than just compete with the best the world has to offer. Their success has created a lot of excitement back in the states, but with the 2012 Olympics looming, many questions remain. Should the “Redeem Team” be given a chance to defend its 2008 Olympic gold-medal, or did this new crop of players earn spots on the roster? With 24 players and only 12 spots, the issue has become complicated. Durant certainly looked like Olympic material, and it would be disrespectful not to give the reigning NBA scoring-champion a roster spot. However, this debate is heightened by questions at the guard position. With so much talent, including Deron
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head coach Jeff Quinn to count on the senior to take on a role of not only player, but coach on the field during practices and games. While many have recognized Shannon for his work in a blue and white helmet, most don’t realize that Shannon’s commitment exceeds off the football field. Shannon has been an active member in the UB political community and ran for a delegate position in the Student Association race last spring as a member of the ONE Party. Shannon surprised many people with his dedication as a member of the ONE Party, including his running
Williams, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant, do players like Rose and Westbrook deserve a spot? Team USA came out on a mission in 2008 and displayed a dominating performance, reminding fans of the Dream Teams from 1992 and 1996. The team developed chemistry, which this past year of free agency in the NBA made evident. James, Wade and Chris Bosh supposedly made a pact after playing together in the Olympics, and all proceeded to sign with the Miami Heat earlier this summer. Paul and Anthony hinted that they would like to play together in New York as well. Is it worth holding a new set of tryouts in 2012 and sacrificing the team’s chemistry, or should Coach K give the 2008 team a chance to repeat its success? Team USA should be made up of the best players to represent our country, and no one should be simply guaranteed a spot. Forcing players to have to earn their spot and playing time makes them more hungry and focused on their goal. Either way, a gold medal in 2012 is a safe bet. Who will win it, however, remains to be seen. E-mail: laurenti@buffalo.edu
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mate, Ryan Linden, a senior accounting major. “When we first approached Davonte, I wasn’t sure about his interest in [the campaign] because he’s very busy with the team,” Linden said. “I was really surprised. He’s actually a really modest guy… He wanted to get involved around campus and it was great working with him. He worked well with us because he’s such a team player.” Although the election didn’t turn out in his favor, the experience of campaigning in the political world has helped shape Shannon’s character. “It opened my eyes to a lot. Just to be able to connect to the community is what I wanted to do,” Shannon said. “It was a great experience for me being with the ONE Party. Even
though we lost, it was a great feeling just to experience that.” Politicians and athletes are more than often trained to tell the public what they want to hear, and are often insincere with their feelings and emotions. But when you talk to people who spend time with Shannon, you will find that he is exactly who he says he is. “Davonte is very interested in being active in both his school and his community,” said Associate Athletic Director Paul Vecchio. “He’s just a guy that really likes people and likes to build relationships. I think wherever he is in his life, he’s going to make a difference.” E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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bigger shows he’s ever played, but lucky for Francis, large crowds do not faze him. “I prefer to play in front of large audiences. I like to play guitar really loud and turn it up. I like to feel that energy from the stage and when it’s amplified to an audience that big it’s amazing,” Francis said. Francis’ music style mixes Americana style guitar with intimate lyrics, which reflects the work of one of his greatest influences, Neil Young. Most musicians are superstitious and have a pre-show ritual and Francis is no different. “Before we go on stage, I usually take a shot of whiskey – that’s it. Get the vocal chords warmed up and then just run out there. That’s the only thing I literally do every night,”
Francis said. Francis has a very strong work ethic yet his rigorous tour schedule has prevented him from working on his upcoming third album, which will be released early 2011. “I think the last two records I was just trying to go to the studio to make an album. I never had it within me that I wanted to go out and really try to create something people think is so completely incredible,” Francis said. “I’ve really pin pointed all my holes within my song writing… It’s just going to be a much different record.” Whether you are going to see one of the headliners or just going because the cute girl down the hall wants you to, make sure to check out Robert Francis at Fall Fest 2010. E-mail: arts@ubspectrum.com
SPECIAL EVENT PARKING NOTICE Arianna Huffington & Mary Matalin DSS Lecture Thursday September 16th, 2010 Beginning at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday September 16th, 2010 the following North Campus parking lots will be closed and reserved (through 8 P.M.) for patrons of the DSS lecture: Baird B Lot, Slee B Lot, and Lake La Salle Lot At 8:00 P.M. the parking lots will reopen for the university community These arrangements conform with the Special Events Parking Plan approved by the Offices of the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, and the campus negotiating units.
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NFL prospect is more than just a football player
CHRIS RAHN
Asst. Sports Editor
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Davonte Shannon’s confidence on and off the field makes him the quintessential leader.
Football, politics and leadership are three of the many words that describe the football team’s senior free safety, Davonte Shannon. Shannon is the only player in school history to have been named to the All-Mid-American Conference First Team three times, and is currently ranks sixth in school history with 341 career tackles. The 6-foot-2-inch hard-hitting safety is also the first Bull in the football program’s Division I FBS era to be named the College Football Insider Preseason All-American Team after earning the honor prior to the start of this season. But what really makes Buffalo’s top National Football League
vol l e y b a l l
Sports Editor
The Mid-American Conference certainly took notice of the UB volleyball team after a dominating performance last weekend in the Blue and White Classic. Following the team’s sweep of opponents at Alumni Arena, senior Kristin Bignell and junior Abby Niekamp completed their own shutout by sweeping MAC Player of the Week honors. The conference selected Bignell as the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, while
Niekamp was acknowledged as the Offensive Player of the Week. Niekamp recorded a total of 35 kills during the weekend and Bignell led the way with 17 blocks, including a career-high 13 against St. John’s. “I am very happy for Abby and Kristin to get this recognition,” said head coach Todd Kress in a press release. “They were a big part of our success this weekend and it is very well deserved.” Both players, along with senior Lindsey Schlegel, were named to the All-Tournament Team. Schlegel also earned the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award.
Newton accompanied Shannon in the defensive secondary during the first three years of Shannon’s career at UB Stadium. Newton helped the Jeannette, Pa. native learn the ups and downs of the game of football from training in the weight room, learning the playbook, preparing on game day and executing on the field. “It was tough coming into camp and not seeing him right beside me,” Shannon said. “The first three years that I’ve been here he’s always been right there. Just being able to see him beside me and have that trust in him was a big part of my success.” As one of the only current Bulls to have been on the team during the 2008 MAC Championship season, Shannon’s veteran experience and knowledge made it easy for new • see SHANNON | page 10
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Volleyball team on a roll JACOB LAURENTI
prospect special is his ability to be a leader in the locker room and mentor on the field. “I always considered myself a leader in the way I play,” Shannon said. “It was important to me to become more of a leader in the instance of being able to communicate with my players and get the extra effort out of them.” Shannon crafted his leadership skills by following in the footsteps of his former teammates, including Naaman Roosevelt and Drew Willy. Following their example helped him to learn what it takes to become a leader in a Division I football program. But one former teammate in particular guided Shannon to become the player he is today. Current Indianapolis Colt Mike
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Buffalo won its second straight tournament by defeating Binghamton (4-6), Hampton (0-11) and St. John’s (10-3) and have improved their overall record to 9-2. “I am proud of the effort we gave throughout the entire weekend,” Kress said. “We played against some very good teams this weekend, but it is important that we defend our home court. I thought the match against St. John’s was one of our best performances of the season. But we will continue to get better knowing conference play is rapidly approaching.” E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
BRIAN JOSEPHS Asst. Sports Editor
The cross country team found itself in the middle of the pack as it started the fall season at the Penn State Spiked Shoe Invitational last Saturday. With a controlled pace, the women’s team finished ninth out of 14 teams, while the men took 10th place out of 16 schools. Sophomore Katie Sanders was Buffalo’s highest 6K finisher after placing 27th out of 177 runners. She finished the race in 22:38.8, nearly 20 seconds faster than her time last year.
Junior Dylan Conway finished 74th out of 193 runners in the men’s 5.2-mile race. Conway improved on his freshman time after finishing with a time-high time of 27:19.9. Freshman Andris Goncarovs finished 96th in 5.2-mile race with a time of 27:51.6 in his collegiate debut. The Bulls host the UB Stampede Invitational at Beaver Island State Park on Saturday afternoon. Women’s races begin at noon, while the men’s competition begins shortly thereafter at 12:45 p.m. E-mail: sports@ubspectrum.com
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> MAC standings Temple Owls
(2-0, 1-0 Mid-American Conference)
Temple met Central Michigan in an early season showdown between conference powers. The game lived up to the hype, as the Owls upended the Chippewas 13-10 in overtime. Junior quarterback Chester Stewart wasn’t overly impressive but avoided making big mistakes, keeping his team in the game. Sophomore running back Bernard Pierce scored the only touchdown of the day for Temple. Connecticut (1-1) will visit the Owls this Saturday – a week before hosting Buffalo – in what should be another huge test for the MAC East leaders. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on ESPN3.com.
Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (1-1, 1-0 MAC)
After earning its only win of the year against the Eagles last season, Miami once again disposed of Eastern Michigan by seven on Saturday, 28-21. Redhawks senior running back Thomas Merriweather ran all over the EMU defense and finished with 105 rushing yards on the ground for three touchdowns. Merriweather scored the game-winning touchdown with under six minutes remaining in the game. Miami will host Colorado State at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday on ESPN3.com.
EAST
OVERALL CONF.
Temple
2-0
1-0
Miami (Ohio)
1-1
1-0
Kent State
1-1
0-0
Buffalo Akron
Ohio
Bowling Green
1-1 0-2
0-2
1-1
0-0 0-0
0-0
0-1
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OVERALL CONF.
Toledo
1-1
Ball State
Northern Illinois W. Michigan C. Michigan E. Michigan
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
0-2
1-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
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Kent State Golden Flashes
Buffalo’s first road test of the Jeff Quinn era ended in disappointment after a 34-6 loss against Baylor at Floyd Casey Stadium on Saturday night. In suffering their first loss of the year, the Bulls’ defense gave up 493 total yards of offense to the Bears, while sophomore quarterback Jerry Davis completed just 18-of-46 passes for Buffalo on the night. Central Florida makes a visit to UB Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. Check out The Spectrum on Friday for a full preview of the game.
The Golden Flashes were handed their first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon as they fell to Boston College (2-0), 26-13. Kent State fell victim to five turnovers and took itself out of the game against the Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. The road only gets more difficult for the Golden Flashes as they head to State College, Pa. to take on No. 22 Penn State (1-1) on Saturday. The game starts at noon and will be nationally televised on ESPN2.
(1-1, 0-0 MAC)
(1-1 0-0 MAC)
0-1
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