The Spectrum Vol. 68 No. 23 by The Spectrum Student Periodical

THE SPECTRUM VOL. 68 NO. 23 | NOVEMBER 19, 2018

THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, SINCE 1950

UBSPECTRUM

UB should research, educate students on its difﬁcult, historical past

p.3 p.11 p.8

Water you drinking? Survey shows drinking water across North Campus is safe to drink

BENJAMIN BLANCHET | THE SPECTRUM The Spectrum tested 94 different water fountains across North Campus. We found no signiﬁcant water quality difference between regular fountains and water bottle ﬁll stations.

KIRSTEN DEAN FEATURES EDITOR

Water from fountains around campus is H2Okay, according to a Spectrum study. Though the pH of water from some fountains fell below recommended U.S. Environmental Protection Agency levels, the water on North Campus was consistently safe to drink and free of harmful metals like lead, the study found. The Spectrum tested water quality from 94 drinking fountains for three days across North Campus, from Alumni Arena to the Natural Sciences Complex. We tested the water for total hardness, alkalinity, pH and the presence of free chlorine, iron, copper, lead, nitrates and nitrites on Nov. 7, 9 and 11. All of the fountains tested –– 94 of the roughly 245 on North Campus –– had hard water, meaning it contained a lot of minerals.

Hard water does not pose any health hazards and may in fact help contribute to important dietary calcium and magnesium, according to the National Research Council. Five fountains had very hard water. Seven fountains tested poorly for alkalinity, and 49 fountains had a pH below the EPA-recommended level. Seven fountains contained trace amounts

of chlorine. But all of the test results still indicate safe drinking water. A low pH sometimes indicates the presence of harmful metals but isn’t itself necessarily a sign of unsafe water, according to the > SEE WATER TESTING | PAGE 7

A guide for drinking on THanksgiving eve

Marveling over Marvel: Ph.D. candidate Richard Deverell’s journey to comic book research

Arrest made in hit-and-run collision at Hadley Village UPD arrests student responsible for collision NEWS DESK

University police made an arrest in the Nov. 1 hit-and-run collision Friday, roughly two weeks after the driver sent a 20-year-old student to the hospital in critical condition. UPD arrested Hannah Christensen, 20, a student from Clifton Park, New York, who lives in an off-campus apartment in Buffalo, according to a UPD press release. Christensen has been charged with leaving the scene of a serious injury accident without reporting, a class E felony. Renuka Ramanadhan, 20, an accounting major from Singapore, was in critical condition for six days in Erie County Medical Center following the accident at Hadley Village. She is now in stable condition, but it’s unknown if she’s > SEE HIT-AND-RUN | PAGE 6

President Tripathi More than a number: How UB responds to mental signs resolution health emergencies, concerns on campus health evaluations, as of Friday, according to protecting nonUPD Deputy Chief Joshua Sticht. citizen members The prevalence of mental health emergencies at UB, both in residence halls and beyond, of university reﬂects national trends, too. GRAPHIC BY PHUONG VU

MAX KALNITZ SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

UB President Satish Tripathi signed and announced his support for a Faculty Senate resolution protecting non-U.S. citizen members of the UB community from any legislation passed by the Trump administration. The resolution, signed on Nov. 9, will allow these students, faculty and staff to remain on campus to continue their studies or employment despite executive orders signed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s signing of Executive Orders 13769 and 13780 “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” in January and March 2017 posed a threat to UB community members, especially those from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The resolution states that 122 students were affected by the order during the 2017 spring semester. The Spectrum reached out > SEE TRIPATHI | PAGE 6

BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Nearly every day at UB’s Counseling Services office, mental health officials respond to a student in a state of crisis, university reports show. Although the number of crisis appointments and UB students admitted to hospitals has remained steady for the last four years, there is still a rise in counseling appointments

every year at UB. Mental health at UB is handled by a wide range of departments, from Campus Living to University Police. These officials receive various degrees of training to respond to mental health emergencies and overall wellness for UB students. So far this semester, UB Counseling Services scheduled 186 crisis appointments, as of Nov. 12. This year alone, UPD has reported 22 student transfers from Campus Living areas to Erie County Medical Center for mental

In April, the American Psychological Association found that more than a third of freshmen on college campuses face mental health concerns. The APA’s research found that roughly one fifth of its student participants were dealing with depression, while 18.6 percent were dealing with anxiety. Campus Living, which oversees residences halls and apartments at UB, requires paraprofessionals –– RAs, CAs and administrative staff –– to undergo a number of mental health-related trainings. Thomas Tiberi, director of Campus Living, said Counseling Services trains its staff in QPR (question, persuade, refer) suicide prevention. The training sessions can last for two hours, according to UB’s website. Tiberi said para-professionals also go through emergency, crisis and mental healthrelated training which other departments provide at UB, such as UPD. Para-professional training also includes roughly eight hours of Behind Closed Doors training featuring role-playing for situations > SEE MENTAL HEALTH | PAGE 5

HUMANS OF UB Follow us on social media to catch up with the series every Tuesday and Thursday.

HUMANS OF UB, A NEW SPECTRUM INTERVIEW SERIES, SHARES IMPACTFUL STORIES FROM THE LIVES OF YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS.

NEWS

2 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

News Briefs LOCAL

CAMPUS

NATIONAL

GLOBAL

UB Nomas earns ﬁrst place for transit station design

Man testiﬁes on California to Buffalo drug ring

Ex-convict gets 40 years for plotting to bomb Target stores

Israeli prime minister expresses concerns for early elections

UB’s National Organization of Minority Architecture Students won first place in the 2018 Barbara G. Laurie NOMA Annual Student Design Competition on Friday. The team proposed a design for transit development for a site in Chicago’s Woodlawn community, according to UBNow. The team has won awards in the national competition for the last three years. The design, “Roots: Woodlawn’s Gateway,” proposed a new transit station along with an elevated avenue to connect the site to an existing transit station. NOMAS provides its members with opportunities to compete in national events such as this, workshops and visits to Buffalo firms to give students hands-on experience in the workforce.

Jose Ruben Gil was tried for running a drug ring stretching from California to Buffalo, according to The Buffalo News. Gil previously served five years in federal prison for drugs, and is on trial for his role in shipping drugs by mail and truck. Gil confessed that Aguirre handled the money laundering, distributing approximately $19 million amongst local banks, while Gil dealt drugs in the Buffalo region. It is estimated that the group moved 3,300 pounds of cocaine and heroin in a nine-month period. Aguirre is thought to be connected to the Sinaloa Cartel and a number of witnesses are already in protective custody, as threats on their lives have been made..

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early elections would be disastrous for Israel, according to BBC. He said the comment during a political crisis in the country, which started last Sunday after a firefight between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. On Tuesday, Hamas and Israel made an agreement for a ceasefire after arbitration by Egypt. Defense minister Avigdor Lieberman stepped down in opposition to the motion, stating that a ceasefire is equivalent to surrender. Naftali Bennett threatened to pull his party out of government if not chosen to be the new defense minister.

UB research team ﬁnds spike in businesses in recovering communities

Cellino & Barnes post record numbers as Cellino tries to break up the ﬁrm

A Florida man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Wednesday, after being convicted of planning to bomb 10 Target stores in three states on the east coast. Mark Charles Barnett, 50, of Ocala was planning to use bombs to drop stock prices for personal gain, according to NBC. He anticipated Target would face bad publicity after the bombings, causing a massive stock sell-out. He planned to purchase the cheap stocks and sell them once they recovered. Witnesses testified Barnett offered $10,000 for someone to plant bombs in food packages in New York, Florida and Virginia stores. The bribed individual notified federal investigators. Experts from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded the bombs would have had enough force to cause serious injury and death. California wildﬁre death toll rises to 80 Almost 1,300 people are unaccounted for as recovery crews work through the remains of California towns, as of Monday morning. Many searchers have lost their own homes to the fires and are seeking remains of neighbors and friends. Officials hope to find missing people in shelters or finding refuge somewhere without phone service, according to CNN. The Camp Fire has taken more lives than any fire in California’s history. Over 9,800 homes have been destroyed and 149,000 acres have been scorched by ﬂames. The statewide death toll is 80 and is increasing as more remains are unearthed.

A UB-led research team reported communities recovering from natural disasters see a spike in business and non-profit development, according to the UB News Center. These businesses help improve the economic well being of the areas, but do not necessarily benefit the growing poverty rates that accompany the disasters. This also does not reﬂect how existing local organizations are affected during recovery. The research suggests that optimal recovery occurs when there are organizations in place which have a broad reach within their communities.

Ross Cellino Jr. is petitioning to break up local law firm Cellino & Barnes, citing irreconcilable differences and an inability to work with Stephen Barnes. The local injury firm has settled over 2,300 cases, as of October, for a total of roughly $155 million, according to The Buffalo News. Barnes said the supposed differences can be resolved for the good of the firm. The trial to determine whether the breakup will go through was scheduled to take place in early December, but the case was delayed until April 29.

Protests in France over fuel prices leave one dead and hundreds injured

Over 400 people were injured in France during protests over rising fuel prices, according to BBC. A driver panicked and accelerated to get away from a demonstration, killing one protester. The government reported approximately 300 protesters were questioned and 157 were arrested. On Saturday, 288,000 people attended demonstrations in nearly 2,000 locations across the country. Protesters, known as “yellow vests,” set up roadblocks across the country. email: news@ubspectrum.com

Winterdnet 2018/19

Earn 3 Credits in 3 Weeks! • Reduce your Spring course load • Complete a required course • Credits transfer back to your own school

December 26 to January 16 Low $170/Credit in-State Tuition

OnlinE ClassEs in: Abnormal Psychology Ancient Rome: Republic & Empire Business Law I Business Law II Computer Applications in Business Earth’s Atmosphere & Oceans Elementary Spanish II

General Psychology Information Literacy Intermediate Spanish I Intro-Exercise Science Life Span Development Western Civilization I

Summer Session Register Now!

Four sessions: four, six, or ten weeks

Summer is coming ■ ■

■ ■

Easy Online Registration www.sunyulster.edu/winternet Call 1-800-724-0833 x5075 Email reginfo@sunyulster.edu

Start Here. Go Far.

Earn up to 15 credits

Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate classes, including online options Free on-campus parking Low-cost on-campus housing available

www.qc.cuny.edu/summer • 718-997-5600

OPINION

ubspectrum.com

THE SPECTRUM Monday, November 19, 2018 Volume 68 Number 23 Circulation: 4,000

EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hannah Stein MANAGING EDITOR Brenton J. Blanchet CREATIVE DIRECTORS Phuong Vu Anh Phuong Tran, Asst. COPY EDITORS Savanna Caldwell Cassi Enderle Lauryn King NEWS EDITORS Max Kalnitz, Senior Jacklyn Walters, Asst. FEATURES EDITORS Benjamin Blanchet, Senior Kirsten Dean Tanveen Vohra, Asst. Abhi Wagh, Asst. ARTS EDITORS Brian Evans, Senior Samantha Vargas, Asst. SPORTS EDITORS Thomas Zafonte, Senior Nathaniel Mendelson MULTIMEDIA EDITORS Shubh Jain, Senior Jack Li Pranav Kadam, Asst. Wayne Penales, Asst. CARTOONISTS Ardi Digap Taj Taylor

PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Helene Polley ADVERTISING MANAGER Ayesha Kazi GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGERS JuYung Hong

ABOUT THE SPECTRUM The views expressed – both written and graphic – in the Opinion section of The Spectrum do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board. Submit contributions for these pages to The Spectrum office at Suite 132 Student Union or news@ ubspectrum.com. The Spectrum reserves the right to edit these pieces for style and length. If a letter is not meant for publication, please mark it as such. All submissions must include the author’s name, daytime phone number, and email address.

For information on adverstising with The Spectrum: VISIT: www.ubspectrum.com/advertising CALL US: 716-645-2152 The Spectrum offices are located in 132 Student Union, UB North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260-2100

JOIN OUR STAFF Do you have an interest in journalism, graphic design, photography, social media, advertising, cartoons or copy editing? The Spectrum is always looking for enthusiastic students who want to be part of our team. Join our 45-time award winning independent student newspaper for hands-on, real-world experience in your field. Anyone interested in joining The Spectrum’s editorial staff can email Hannah Stein at: eic@ubspectrum.com. Anyone interested in joining The Spectrum’s professional staff or advertising team can email Helene Polley at: hapolley@buffalo.edu.

Monday, November 19, 2018 | 3 GRAPHIC BY ARDI DIGAP

UB should research, educate students on its difﬁcult, historical past EDITORIAL BOARD

James O. Putnam helped found the university, but he also considered black people “inferior.” He wasn’t alone in his thinking –– many prominent people of his time held similar prejudiced views. Still, Putnam’s is one of the most popular campus restaurants. More students probably know the name “Putnam” than know the names “Tripathi” or “Zukoski,” the UB president and provost or the name Kristina M. Johnson, the current SUNY chancellor. Yet, until Thursday, when The Spectrum published an article about Putnam’s past, no students or administrators The Spectrum talked to knew about his problematic views. We think that is wrong. We are asking UB to recognize and talk about the problematic histories of the people it honors. We think students should be able to decide whose names are part of their everyday lives, gracing the spaces where they eat, sleep and study. In May 2017, The Spectrum wrote about Millard Fillmore, UB’s founder and the nation’s 13th president. As president, Fillmore is largely forgettable. He never even won an election, but simply became president after Zachary Taylor died in office. His biggest legacy is the 1850 Fugitive

Slave Act, which made it a crime for northerners not to return runaway slaves. Yet, at UB, multiple buildings carry his name. UB claims we celebrate these figures for their contributions to the university not their politics or opinions. We understand. But as an academic institution, UB should be forthright about that evolution and post plaques on buildings explaining the past of those whose names they carry. Students taking tours, living in dorms and studying in libraries should know the history behind these names. The university has events like DIFCON –– a panel-led discussion about topics like race relations –– which touch on complex national issues, but faculty, staff and students may not always be able to attend them. The Spectrum also learned that not every historically-complex figure whose name appears on a UB building has a lauded university story. Peter B. Porter was a War of 1812 hero and former U.S. Secretary of War. He had no connection to UB, in fact, he died in 1844, two years before before the university was founded. Porter was a slave-catcher and owned six “indentured apprentices” who were former slaves in the south. He referred to free black Americans as “the most licentious, turbulent and worthless part of our population.”

Yet he has an Ellicott Complex residence hall in his name. We understand UB’s current administrators can’t be responsible for names used in the past. But the university is responsible for knowing about the past, educating us about it and for deciding on names that suit the present and future. We found out the information about Porter after a ten-minute Google search. Google was not around in 1974 when UB completed the Ellicott Complex, but information on Porter’s slave-catching past is available at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Library. We are asking our administrators, historians, faculty and librarians to educate us about the names of the places that define our academic experience. The Spectrum thinks all buildings named in the 1800s should be discussed. We also think UB should

Staying mentally fit for the holidays Every body is a good body JACKLYN WALTERS

ASST. NEWS EDITOR

I’ve lost 40 pounds since my freshman year of college. This makes every trip home a brouhaha of distant family and friends’ proclamations of “Look how skinny you are!” and “Do you even eat at school?” To any person this may seem like a dream, getting compliments about how much better you look now than in high school. But in all reality, the commentary serves as another reminder to watch what I eat around the holidays because God forbid I gain any of the weight that I worked so hard to lose. I started seriously working out after transferring to UB last year. But I didn’t do it to get healthy. I wanted to be skinny. I thought changing my appearance would make people like me more. I remember constantly thinking to myself, “Who doesn’t want to be friends

with a skinny person?” To me, my social life would be more secure if I looked good enough. I would be able to make friends at UB no problem once I was in shape. Looking back it seems comical, but this mindset was a consequence of my insecurities. All around me I saw sororities full of girls who looked like models; I even started working at Hollister –– ugh, I know –– where everyone was 6 feet tall and had perfect skin and hair and those damn eyelash extensions. Compared to everyone around me, I felt like Mia Thermopolis premakeover. So now, almost two years later, I reached my initial goal, but I still struggle with the same need to be seen as skinny. This isn’t because of how I look or physically feel, it’s because the mindset that I started this journey in continues to make me feel like I’ll never be good enough. The problem with losing weight is that no one tells you that it can mess with your self-perception. Physically, I feel better than ever, but mentally it’s still hard to prioritize health over size. Despite the fact that I’ve traded in

my size 12 jeans for size 4s, I still feel like I’m not good enough. Every time someone calls me skinny, I think of how much skinnier I could be. This alone makes me less healthy than I was 40 pounds ago. And the jubilation that accompanies going home for the holidays makes this even harder. I started an important life change with the wrong priorities and when the holidays come around, I am constantly reminded of the repercussions. Congratulating someone on being “skinny” undermines the importance of health and implies that how we look should be our top priority. This feeds into the societal norm that “skinny” is the best thing a person can be. But 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the National Institute of Health. And although this is an alarming statistic, a person’s body doesn’t necessarily define their mental or physical health and definitely has nothing to do with their character. I know skinny people who smoke cigarettes and haven’t eaten a vegetable since 2012 and I know fat people who could outrun me any day. Some-

consider looking into the name of Kapoor Hall, home of the pharmacy program and built in 2012. Last year, John N. Kapoor, a 1972 graduate, was indicted for heading a nationwide conspiracy to bribe doctors and pharmacists to widely prescribe an opioid cancer pain drug for people who didn’t need it. UB spokesperson Cory Nealon said UB has formed a “naming committee” for buildings and landscapes on campus. The committee is in the process of developing policies and plans for the naming of old and new structures and places, Nealon said. We are thrilled with this news, but we also want to make sure these decisions and findings are open to all. Students deserve the right to know the history behind the names on walls where we sleep, eat, study and imagine our futures. email: opinion@ubspectrum.com.

one’s size does not determine how healthy they are. Everyone feels the added pressure of weight loss when the holidays come around. We prioritize binge eating for two months and as soon as the new year comes, we’re expected to lace up those running shoes and shed the pounds we were destined to gain. But this doesn’t need to be the holiday agenda. The last two months of the year are jam packed with holidays that are meant to bring people together and serve as a reminder to be grateful. For some, this means praising tedious workout schedules for allowing a month of bingeing. But for others it’s about being thankful amidst the surplus, not despite it. This Thanksgiving, I’m going to three dinners, so I’ll have my fair share of food and thankfulness. But I’m not going to feel bad about it after. For the rest of the year, I’ll eat as much or as little as I’d like and will take each day as a new opportunity to take care of myself. Be it working out, spending time with family or eating Christmas cookies, I’m going to enjoy my holidays unashamedly. email: news@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Jacklyn98

New Era needs to re-examine its priorities NATHANIEL MENDELSON SPORTS EDITOR

“New Era is not about conformity. It’s about personalization, true customization that offers literally billions of styles and sizes and looks. We don’t push our philosophy on you. We don’t require you to get inspired or seize the day. We don’t dictate. We encourage you to be you. We marvel at the maverick. And revel in the rebel.” This is New Era’s “social responsibility statement” detailing its goals and ideals. New Era is also about laying off over 200 employees in March. This past Tuesday, the New Era Cap company shocked employees, residents, politicians and the rest of

Buffalo, when they announced the closing of the manufacturing facility in Derby. Derby is the only manufacturing plant solely committed to making New Era hats in the United States and will be shutting down this upcoming March. Christopher H. Koch, the CEO of New Era, serves as a member of the UB Council. The New Era company started in the 1920s under modest beginnings. Koch’s great-grandfather began the company after receiving a $5,000 loan from his aunt. The Koch family worked tirelessly over the years to achieve the American dream and grow New Era into the global brand it is today. Koch grew up in the New Era facility. His father was named chief executive in 1972 and his mother worked in embroidery and cap de-

sign while raising four children. The only job Koch has ever known is working at New Era. In 1978 he worked in the manufacturing plant in Derby while going to college at night. In 1990 he was promoted to vice president for sales. In 1992 he became president and in 2001 he became CEO. Koch worked in the same factories, doing the same jobs, with the same people that he is now firing. Koch told The New York Times in 2011 that his father is “the one guy he has to answer to.” Would your father have wanted you to shut down the manufacturing plant? Would your father have wanted you to eliminate a town’s lifeblood? Would your father have wanted you to eliminate the bluecollar workforce that built your company to over a $100 billion net worth?

If not for a deal with Major League Baseball, every New Era hat would be made abroad. Inside of the New Era ﬂagship store in downtown Buffalo, you’ll find hats for any team in any style and any color you could want. But, you won’t be able to find one that says, “Made in America.” The 59Fifty cap has pushed its way into fashion across the globe. New Era’s iconic piece of merchandise is handmade in the Derby manufacturing plant. Each hat is made just a bit differently and gives it the uniqueness and originality to your hat. Now those little imperfections that made the hat yours will be eliminated as more manufacturing is shipped abroad. I worked at Lids, the United States’ number one retailer of New Era brand merchandise. I sold the > SEE NEW ERA | PAGE 11

4 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, DEC. 1 • 9 A.M. 800.462.2111 • graduate@niagara.edu

Confidence • Clarity of Direction • A Heightened Sense of Purpose

With graduate classes starting year-round, now is the perfect time to learn more about a graduate degree from Niagara University.

Education

Criminal Justice Administration

School Psychology

Finance

School Counseling

Information Security and Digital Forensics

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Interdisciplinary Studies

MBA

Sport Management

MBA Online — Strategic Management

PH.D. in Leadership and Policy

If you are looking for more direction in your college career, try COMPASS at Niagara University.

COMPASS Setting the direction for transfer student success

Each year, more than 250 students from both two- and four-year institutions — nationwide — transfer to Niagara University. Thanks in part to COMPASS, transfers are among the most successful students at NU. They graduate with the confidence, clarity of direction and heightened sense of purpose that sets them on the path for success at all levels of the global workforce. COMPASS was also designed to fasttrack your admission to Niagara, with an admissions decision immediately upon the submission of all necessary requirements.

GUARANTEED ONE WEEK ACCEPTANCE, TRANSFER CREDIT REVIEW AND FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE.

For information, check out www.niagara.edu/compass djm@niagara.edu 800.462.2111

ubspectrum.com

NEWS

Monday, November 19, 2018 | 5

FROM PAGE 1

MENTAL HEALTH they may encounter on campus, Tiberi said. “BCD is intended to be a safe environment for staff to challenge and test themselves in situations, and to ask questions to clarify their understanding of policy, procedure, approaches, and specific protocol,” Tiberi wrote in an email. Tiberi said his office encourages residents to notify staff, paraprofessionals and UPD of mental health emergencies and concerns as soon as possible. From there, staff make an incident report and a professional staff member determines the next step. Elsewhere at UB, Counseling Services offers walk-in crisis appointments throughout the day. Sharon Mitchell, senior director of Student Wellness and director of Counseling Services, said some of the top reasons UB students seek counseling services are anxiety, depression, adjustment or transition issues, close relationships and academic problems. Counselors are on call 365 days a year, Mitchell said, and the office provides emotional support for UB community members in case of a sudden death or traumatic life event. Mitchell said her office is designed to help students facing life-threatening circumstances, traumatic experiences and psychological barriers to self-care. The office had 4,026 counseling appointments as of Nov. 12. They have 20 full-time counselors. Mitchell said counselors focus on reducing specific symptoms and on developing coping strategies. University Police also play a central role in responding to mental health emergencies on campus. Officers responding to mental health emergencies and concerns perform initial assessments and look for possible risk factors, including past treatment for depression or other mental health issues, according to Sticht. “We also try to determine if the person has a good support structure in place here; we will commonly refer students to the counseling center in Richmond [Quadrangle] for follow up,” Sticht wrote in an email. Instructors from Crisis Services of Erie County— along with UB Counseling Servic-

GRAPHIC BY PHUONG VU

es instructors — train UPD’s members and dispatchers during the unit’s annual in-service training. “In addition to this, 22 of our officers and all [eight] of our dispatchers have gone through advanced Crisis Intervention Team Training with Crisis Services,” Sticht said. “We have CIT trained officers across all three shifts so that we always have an officer with this training available to assist with any person going through a mental health crisis.” Sticht said UPD was the first police agency in Western New York to join the International Association of Chiefs of Police One Mind Campaign, a movement toward improving police responses to mental health concerns. Sherri Darrow, director of UB Health Promotion, formerly Wellness Education Services, said her office’s primary focus is on overall wellness, not on emergency situations. For a little over a decade, the office has administered the National College Health Assessment every three years to assess students on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to health and well-being. The next survey will be administered in the spring. In 2013, surveyed students told Health Promotion stress, anxiety and depression impeded their academic success. “In response to these stated needs we enhanced our Stress Management program to include mindfulness, meditation, yoga, dog-

therapy and the Stressbusters program,” Darrow said. “We also work closely with Counseling and Health to do outreach related to mental health issues so that students are aware of available resources and can learn stress management skills.” UB students are required to complete some health-related programs like AlchoholEDU and Sexual Assault Prevention programs, but there is not any mandatory UB education for mental health awareness. In July, New York State law required mandatory mental health education for kindergarteners through high school seniors. Currently, no such law exists for UB or SUNY curriculum. “We have not considered any mandatory programs but we do interact with students about stress management from the time they come to UB as summer orientation participants and then throughout their time at UB,” Darrow said. Darrow said Counseling Services also recently initiated a new program, free to students, which addresses mental health concerns on campus: TAO Self-Help. “This online program is available 24/7 and includes self-directed modules on a variety of mental health issues including sleep, stress management, mindfulness, problem-solving, relationship skills and strategies for coping with life’s challenges,” Darrow said.

In addition to the new program, Health Promotion offers a number of services, including its interactive ‘Chill Out’ mindfulness education programs, RA/orientation leader trainings and a Wellness Suite with free tea and snacks in Health Promotion’s Student Union office. There are a number of mental health-related programs which could help students and UB community members’ understanding of mental health, according to Darrow. Programs like Health Promotion’s Mindfulness and Meditation programs help students gain skills to regulate their emotions, increase their focus, manage their anxiety and help them sleep better, according to Darrow. If you or someone you know is dealing with a mental health emergency or after-hours concern, call University Police immediately at 716-645-2222. If you are stressed or in need of someone to talk to, contact UB’s Counseling Services at 716-645-2720 on North Campus or 716-829-5800 on South Campus. If you are in a crisis situation, contact Crisis Services of Western New York’s 24/7 hotline at 716-834-3131. Students can also text the Crisis Text Line by sending “GOT5” to 741-741. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com twitter: @BenjaminUBSpec

NEWS

6 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

FROM PAGE 1

TRIPATHI to the Office of International Education for an updated number of affected students but did not hear back in time for publication. UB’s support of its non-citizen community members is nothing new. In a Jan. 30, 2017 letter to the University Community titled “UB Monitoring Executive Orders,” Tripathi wrote “University Police does not and shall not routinely inquire about an individual’s immigration status and will not make inquiries into the immigration status of students, faculty, staff or our visitors unless there has been an arrest.” And on Nov. 12, 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a statement calling New York a “refuge” for immigrants. On Jan. 21, 2017, the University Faculty Senate endorsed a petition to make all SUNY locations “sanctuary campuses.” Cuomo also promised pro bono immigration legal services for non-citizens in the state. The resolution reaffirms UB’s core values as an accepting campus that is a safe place for international students and their families, according to Faculty Senate chair Philip Glick. He said despite actions the Trump administration takes to target this demographic, the university will protect its students, staff and faculty. “President Trump continues to use this xenophobic rhetoric, and although he hasn’t acted on the DACA stuff yet, he certainly has tried to challenge it,” Glick said. “I believe Trump’s DACA challenges are making it up through the Federal Appeals Court now and I suspect by this end of the session of the Supreme Court, there will be some sort of challenge to DACA.” In a statement from the university, spokesperson Kate McKenna wrote that it’s UB’s mission to provide a safe learning and work environment for all members of FROM PAGE 1

HIT-AND-RUN returning to school to finish the semester. An anonymous source identified Chris-

PRANAV KADAM | THE SPECTRUM President Tripathi signed a Faculty Senate resolution to protect non-citizen members of the UB community. If the Trump administration takes any actions against the demographic, students, faculty and staff will remain safe on campus and their immigration status will not be questioned.

the UB community. She wrote that UB is a welcoming campus for students, faculty and visitors from across the globe and the ideals in the senate’s resolution advance the university’s commitment to uphold and protect these values. “The diversity and global perspectives and experiences of university community members who have come to the U.S. from around the world are among UB’s most important institutional strengths,” McKenna wrote in an email. “UB’s international community contributes greatly to the university’s research and education, enhances the diversity of our community, and the richness of UB’s cultural and intellectual life.” Glick said he hopes other universities will look at UB’s actions and mimic them on their own campuses. “The 2016 presidential election was the beginning of people saying that they were not happy with what’s happening in

this country,” Glick said. “Unfortunately we’re going to have another two years of a hard campaign rhetoric [toward this demographic]. It would really be nice if at the same time people are protecting free speech that the free speech would become more civil. I’m tired of the xenophobic, discriminatory and racist remarks that have surfaced during the last two years.” Students support Tripathi’s decision to sign the resolution. Gloria Das, a freshman biological sciences major, said she’s happy Tripathi signed the resolution. She has classmates from countries affected by President Trump’s executive orders and is proud UB is sticking up for them. “[For students] coming from another country –– many of which dream of coming to the U.S. –– I can imagine it’d be so hard coming here and then being told to leave,” Das said. “Having emotional support at UB is comforting. Even if [Tripa-

thi] doesn’t have the same executive power as President Trump, at least he’s doing all he can to protect these students to give them a fair shot.” Coming from New York City, Das has been exposed to many people of different cultures and ethnicities –– many of whom are from countries affected by Trump’s executive orders. She said she’s happy UB continues to support students from around the world. “A lot of people think learning happens just in the classroom,” Das said. “But if you walk across campus, you’ll see so many people from so many walks of life that you can learn from. That’s what I like about UB, we’re all so different that it creates an experience you don’t get anywhere else.”

tensen to police after seeing news reports of the hit-and-run. The source said they knew Christensen said she struck something on campus. UPD obtained a warrant to seize Chris-

tensen’s vehicle for evidence collection. Christensen has been cooperative with police during the investigation. Due to federal privacy laws protecting student academic records,

the university cannot confirm or comment on disciplinary actions toward Christensen, according to the release.

Free math tutoring at

THE MATH PLACE

No appointment required! Open Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm ULC 147- Intermediate Algebra ULC 148- Intermediate Algebra and Trig (pre-calc)

email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Max_Kalnitz

email: newsdesk@ubspectrum.com

Catch Up or Speed Up @ SUNY CCC

CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Winter Classes at SUNY Corning Community College There are at least 7 great reasons to take a class at SUNY CCC this winter. Choose from online or on-site.

MTH 121- Survey of Calculus & Applications 1

Shorten your time (and cost) to graduation.

MTH 122- Survey of Calculus & Applications 2

Earn enough credits to keep your scholarships.

MTH 131- Math Analysis for Management

Really focus ... take just one course at a time.

MTH 141- College Calculus 1

Good habits are hard to form & easy to break. Keep studying!

MTH 142- College Calculus 2

Rack up credits for a minor.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES THOMAS J. EDWARDS LEARNING CENTER

Help with homework, studying, and more! Visit us in Baldy 217

Get help preparing for finals!

Nail down that elusive course.

Enrolling is easy. http://bit.ly/CCC-winter19 Questions? 607.962.9151  admissions@corning-cc.edu

ubspectrum.com

NEWS

Monday, November 19, 2018 | 7

GRAPHIC BY PHUONG VU

FROM PAGE 1

WATER TESTING Water Systems Council, a national nonprofit organization. We tested fountains for lead and copper, which, if in water, may “cause health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage,” according to the EPA. None of the fountains contained either metal. Students and staff rely on water fountains across campus for a quick drink or to fill up water bottles. Fill stations are located across campus and have built-in filter indicator lights ranging from green to yellow to red. Students said they thought red filter statuses on a number of water fountains meant the water was bad to drink. But the statuses simply reﬂect when the filling station’s filter should be changed. The Spectrum did not find significant differences in water quality between regular fountains and the filtered, bottle fill stations, and between water from fill stations of green, yellow and red filter statuses.

THE TEST The Spectrum used a drinking water test kit from health company Baldwin Meadows, which contained dipsticks with nine chemical pads that change colors after reacting with compounds in drinking water. We held strips under a stream of water for two seconds and visually inspected one minute later. Most of the fountains tested showed safe and EPA-recommended levels for most testing parameters, according to our study. But in some fountains, total alkalinity and pH, specifically, were outside the suggested limits. Twelve fountains had pHs of 6.0, which is 0.5 units lower than the lowest EPA-recommended pH. The EPA’s range is 6.5 to 8.5. Of the 94 fountains tested, 37 had a pH of 6.4, 0.1 unit lower than the recommended range. Total alkalinity is the measure of water’s capacity to neutralize acid. Seven UB fountains had a total alkalinity of 0, meaning if the water was acidic, it could not be neutralized. “Water with a low pH can be acidic, naturally soft and corrosive. Acidic water can leach metals from pipes and fixtures, such as copper, lead and zinc,” according to the Water Systems Council. Low pH can also damage metal pipes and cause aesthetic problems, like a metallic or sour taste, or leave blue-green stains in sinks and drains. Water with a low pH can contain metals in addition to copper, lead and

zinc, according to the Water Systems Council. These metals can lead to various health problems. In light of recent lead crises across the country in places like Flint, Michigan –– where lead in drinking water caused a public health emergency –– people nationwide are concerned about the safety of their drinking water. Lead can enter drinking water when service pipes that contain lead corrode. This happens in locations where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that cause corrosion in pipes and fixtures, according to the EPA’s website. Our study showed 0 parts per million of lead for each water fountain tested on campus.

WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY? Joe Raab, director of UB Environment, Health and Safety and interim director of UB Facilities, said The Spectrum’s results were to be expected and that he was glad to see that there was no detection of lead or copper in any of the samples. Raab said EHS tested the drinking water in recent years at the campus daycare centers in response to concerns about lead in the water, as children are particularly vulnerable to lead. All the results were “below action levels of concern for lead in water,” Raab said in an email. The other testing parameters did not surprise Raab either. He said hard water is common in the region. Hard water is “caused by compounds of calcium and magnesium, and by a variety of other metals,” according to the United States Geological Survey. While most fountains tested 0 ppm for chlorine, seven of the 94 fountains tested at 0.5 ppm of the chemical. But 0.5 ppm for free chlorine is still within safe water standards. Dr. Stephen Free, a professor in the department of biological sciences, said he was not concerned with the fountains that had traces of chlorine. He said they were low levels and not harmful to water drinkers. Chlorine is added to water in holding tanks at water treatment plants to kill residual bacteria that were not destroyed in the filtration step — a fact Free said he teaches in his biology of microbes course. Free explained why some fountains might have trace amounts of chlorine, while others do not. “That chlorine dissipates with time, so if you have a water fountain that is being used frequently, it has chlorine that hasn’t had a long time to dissipate and the water will have

[trace] chlorine,” Free said. “If you have a water fountain that is being used less frequently, then you might have lower chlorine because the water has had time to sit and have the chlorine dissipate.” Free suggested another possible explanation: the fountains weren’t all tested on the same day. “Some days could have higher chlorine in water coming into campus and other days the water could have a lower chlorine amount. It could be high one day and lower another day,” Free said. Raab said UB gets its water supply from an Erie County agency and does not do any further purification of the water. The Erie County Water Authority conducts regular testing of UB’s water quality according to EPA regulations. UB receives a yearly report of the tests. If anyone on campus has a concern about water quality, however, Raab said EHS will conduct its own water testing. “In recent years, we only found one unit with test results that warranted concerns and this unit was replaced,” Raab said. Raab said there are around 245 water fountains on North Campus and 100 on South Campus of varying designs. “There are so many different types of water fountains around campus because many were installed at different times,” Raab said. “When the buildings were first built, the project designer would often install a certain type and manufacturer based on costs and design.” “In some areas, the drinking fountains are original to the buildings,” said Raab. “In other areas, they have been replaced.” As fountains break and need replacements over the years, Raab said UB Facilities’ plumbing shop chooses a new unit, which has resulted in different styles of fountains across the three UB campuses, Raab said. UB Facilities typically installs the water bottle fill stations at the requests of departments. In the past, some older fountain fixtures contained lead, according to Raab. However, the EPA issued a list of water fountains of concern and UB does not have any of these fountains. Different fountains across North Campus include fill stations, regular fountains and in-wall fountains. UB began installing Elkay EZH2O Bottle Filling Stations about five years ago,“to meet the desires of campus students and staff who started to use reusable water bottles,” according to Raab. Raab also said there should be no significant differences between older and newer fountains, which The Spectrum’s results reﬂected. “All drinking fountains are similar in function and should be equally safe,” Raab

said.

A SPLASH OF STUDENT REACTIONS Students like Nicole Walawander use the fill stations to fill up water bottles. However, Walawander said she questions the fill stations that don’t have a green filter status. “It is gross when you see that the filter status is yellow or red,” said Walawander, a junior biological sciences major. “It makes you think about the fountains with the filters compared to ones that don’t have the measurement. I would rather use a regular fountain than one with a questionable filter status. I wish UB would do more to tell us what those statuses really mean.” Troy Misita, a senior business administration major, said he uses UB’s fountains a lot but thinks they’re only “OK.” “I think [the fountains] could be cleaner, but they get the job done. Although the red [filter status] on the fountains does freak me out, I’ll use [the fountain] if I have to,” Misita said. Misita added that he believes the filters should be changed more often, as he notices some fountains go a few days with a red status before UB changes them. Raab said the fill station’s filter lights change colors based on the volume of water used. Red lights, for instance, indicate a filter’s use of 3,000 gallons, or 24,000 16-ounce bottles. Yellow lights indicate a new filter should be installed soon. “Even when the indicator light changes, the unit is still safe to drink from and water is still being filtered,” Raab said. “Red indicates that the filter has reached 100 percent of its usable life … The time that it takes to initiate a change in the indicator lights is a function of how frequently the unit is being used.” Raab said a filter’s life depends on the water’s conditions. “The manufacturer recommends changing the filter at least once a year or when the filter indicator turns red,” Raab said. “When the indicator light is red, the filter is no longer operating at peak efficiency and the user should report it to Facilities so the filter can be replaced promptly. However, the water is still completely safe to drink.” The Spectrum did not find any significant differences in water quality between water from fill stations with green, yellow and red indicator lights. Raab said UB community members can report any yellow or red indicator lights via the UB Facilities work order system online or over the phone at 716-645-2025. email: kirsten.dean@ubspectrum.com twitter: @KirstenUBSpec.

FEATURES

8 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

COURTESY OF RICHARD DEVERELL Richard Deverell, a Ph.D. candidate in the history department, poses with sci-ﬁ memorabilia before researching Stan Lee’s work at the American Heritage Center archives.

Ph.D. candidate Richard Deverell’s journey to comic book research BRENTON J. BLANCHET MANAGING EDITOR

Richard Deverell was an undergraduate at SUNY Brockport when his professor assigned him a paper on the “history of anything.” Most of his peers researched their family histories for the assignment. Deverall decided to ﬂip through comic books instead. He explored how Marvel comics played a role in “shaping people’s idea of the 20th century.” “It’s something that’s very different so [my peers] found that kind of neat,” Deverell said. “They started asking me questions like, ‘What was going on during this time period?’ or ‘What do you think of this?’ … I [was just] finding out that there is a place for this interest.” Deverell, a Ph.D candidate in the history department and self-described “comic book nerd,” now studies the Comics Code Authority — a code created in 1954 by the Comics Magazine Association of America to censor comic books and regulate what was published. The code lasted the comic industry until 2011. Deverell travels the country to look in the archives of comic book legends like Stan Lee, –– whose work he studied just a month before Lee’s death –– but most of his sources come from $3 Ebay purchases. His research examines the history of the code and why it took so long to phase out, he said.

Deverell came to UB for his Ph.D. in 2016 to explore comic censorship and the CCA. The code prevented nudity, offensive language and villans being humanized in comic books. He found that industry regulars fought the censorship throughout history and argued for code revisions. Lee played a big role in pushing the CCA’s first revision in the ‘80s, according to Deverell. He said this push allowed villains in books to be “seen as people” and allowed writers to reference drugs. Deverell recently traveled to the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center to explore Lee’s work. He said, when the CCA ended in 2011, its records were destroyed by those in the industry. Still, Lee, as a publisher at Marvel, kept these records in his files. Deverell was able to use the information for his research and explore the mind of a comic book icon firsthand. “The first day I came across something that wasn’t just a photocopy but actually had his signature on it, it felt like holding a sacred text,” Deverell said. “When you grow up, Stan Lee is this larger-than-life figure and there [was] just his internal memorandums signed by him right there.” Deverell also visited Columbia University at Chris Claremont’s archives. Claremont is known for his contributions to the X-Men series. But Deverell doesn’t have to travel too much for his research. Most of his study materials come from rare interviews with comic book artists and writers in old issues of trade magazines. These magazines usually cost Deverell $3 to $4. “My friends in my department are studying European history so they’ve gone over to

MUS 109 Master Composer Beethoven, Reg #20970 MUS 110 New History of Jazz, Reg #24301 MUS 114 Genres of Music – Sampling, Reg #24202 MUS 114 Genres of Music – Opera, Reg #22431 MUS 118 Beatles & the 1960’s, Reg. #24341 Found in Thematic Pathways: Culture, Arts & Imagination and Human Nature

COURTESY OF RICHARD DEVERELL Richard Deverell’s workspace during his time studying Stan Lee’s papers at the American Heritage Center. Deverell looked through Lee’s work just a month before the comic legend’s death last week.

England and Europe for archives and here I am on Ebay buying my sources.” Derek Taylor, a Ph.D. candidate in the history department, has known Deverell for over two years. He said Deverell’s work is potentially groundbreaking since few professors at UB or across the country have experience studying comics. He said this may make it difficult to be accepted by the academic community, but he finds his friend’s drive to prove otherwise admirable. “People and programs understandably want a proven formula to invest in for a better chance at a positive return,” Taylor said. “He understands this, yet is driven to successfully bring the history of comics to a more central position in the study of American cultural and social history.” Deverell said he hopes this research can

make an impact on how people react to new media and forms of art. “I hope to be able to show just how complex an issue censorship is and how the different values governments, businesses and consumers place upon mass media shapes both it and those groups over time,” Deverell said. “In light of recent concerns over video games, phone apps and social media, it is clear that all new forms of media face scrutiny, particularly when their consumers are children or teenagers, and learning from the panic over comic books can help ensure a measured, informed response to novel media.” email: Brenton.Blanchet@ubspectrum.com twitter @BrentBlanchSpec.

UB Catholic

Sunday Night Student Masses

FEATURES

ubspectrum.com

Monday, November 19, 2018 | 9

Buffalo’s Flyest ISABELLA NURT | THE SPECTRUM

day. The store will feature a 10-percent discount on new items, and a 20-percent discount on vintage this Friday.

MY CUZIN VINTAGE 168 ELMWOOD AVE., BUFFALO

Another stop on Elmwood Avenue is My Cuzin Vintage. Similar to The Cellar, they also sell exclusive kicks and streetwear like Yeezy and Supreme. The shop features ‘90s T-shirts, including rock band shirts and vintage Tommy Hilfiger. What makes them stand out is the impressive racks of vintage Bills and Sabres gear that take up half the store. The shop is having a 10-percent-off sale on new items, and a 20-percent-off sale on vintage.

The Cellar on Elmwood Avenue is just one location where students can cop vintage T-shirts and Supreme brand merchandise in Buffalo.

TREND UP & MS EYE CANDY 85 ALLEN ST., BUFFALO

The trendiest Black Friday FREE AGENT deals in the city 1 GALLERIA DR., CHEEKTOWAGA ISABELLA NURT

Located in the Walden Galleria Mall, Free Agent stands out among the rows of chain stores. The owner, Logan Schott, works with independent designers to sell hand-sewn, exclusive clothing. The style is punk and street-inspired, and mixes mens and womenswear for an edgy look. Items that stand out are the hand-painted pieces from NYC designer, Scooter LeForge. LeForge is notable for his collaboration with Patricia Field, the costume designer for “Sex in the City.” The painted garments look like they belong on a canvas as well as on a model. “It’s like pieces of art. I like to think of the store as a museum,” Schott said.

STAFF WRITER

One of the most celebrated American holidays is quickly approaching: Black Friday. This week, millions will stampede into chain clothing stores across the nation to snag the hottest trends. But if you prefer not to join the masses in this major frenzy, try visiting some locally owned stores instead. Buffalo has some voguish boutiques where you can find the most exclusive streetwear and they also offer Black Friday promotions to save you from breaking the college bank.

If you’re looking for something one of a kind, you can stop by on Friday for their buy one, get one half-off sale.

THE CELLAR 569 ELMWOOD AVE., BUFFALO

If you’re seeking namebrands, but still want what no one else has, take yourself to Elmwood Avenue and enter down into The Cellar. There you will find reputable brands as Supreme, Nike, Bape, Yeezy and Jordan. The store has a combination of vintage and new clothing and kicks. They also feature some locally made Buffalo clothing brands. Every night, The Cellar posts its “Daily Drop” to its 24,000 followers on Instagram. The drop features exclusive items that will be for sale, starting the following

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 5pm - 7:30pm

Just two blocks from the downtown medical campus is a store where you can grab Los Angeles and urban-inspired fashion. On one side is MS Eye Candy, which features the West Coast visions of owner Siobhan Taylor. “A lot of my brands are LA-based boutique brands,” Taylor said. “Ones you can’t find in the mall.” Taylor carries womenswear, while Trend Up carries menswear. Trend Up, owned by Giovanni Centurione, occupies the other half of the boutique. They feature urban contemporary brands like Profound Aesthetic and EPTM. “I try to carry stuff that no one else in Buffalo carries,” Centurione said. The stores are featuring discounts on selected items for Black Friday. email: features@ubspectrum.com.

Dinner Tuesday - Thusday 5pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Wednesday Prix Fixe 3 course/$20

Shango Bistro Wine Bar 3260 Main St across from UB South Campus 716-837-2326 shangobistro.net Reservation at Reserve.com Skip the Dishes

Catering Available Holiday Party in house or on site

Brunch Sunday 11am - 3pm Lunch Friday 11am-3pm

10 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

FEATURES

ubspectrum.com

A guide for drinking on Thanksgiving Eve If you haven’t experienced a Thanksgiving Eve or Blackout Wednesday in Buffalo, you’ve been spending your pre-Turkey day wrong. Wednesday night is the perfect excuse to catch up with friends old and new while visiting some of the Queen City’s best watering holes. For one of the biggest drinking days during the year, finding the right bar can be a real challenge. With so many bars, restaurants and pubs to choose from, it can be overwhelming figuring out how to beat the crowds and have the best drinking experience. The Spectrum compiled a list of the five best bars to hit come Blackout Wednesday to make your holiday a little easier.

COLE’S

Where to go on the biggest drinking night of the year NEWS STAFF

BUFFALO RIVERWORKS

THIN MAN BREWERY

359 GANSON ST., BUFFALO

492 ELMWOOD AVE., BUFFALO

Buffalo Riverworks, located right along the Union Ship Canal in downtown Buffalo, offers a pleasant waterfront view and is known for its indoor ropes course and its outdoor hockey/curling rinks. The bar has a great selection of local and domestic beers, a full kitchen and a vast arcade room featuring darts, bubble hockey foosball and pinball. The old grain silos outside have been transformed into a beer garden and art installation, all illuminated by the giant Labatt Six Pack towering overhead. For Thanksgiving Eve, Buffalo Riverworks is hosting the 2018 Tailormade Music Festival, featuring headliners Juice WRLD, known for his hit “Lucid Dreams,” and Ski Mask The Slump God, best known for songs like “Catch Me Outside” and “BabyWipe.” If you’re looking for good drinks and live music, Riverworks is your go-to spot on Wednesday night.

The Thin Man Brewery, the self-proclaimed only brewery in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village, produces some delicious beers in addition to an astonishing variety of quality food. As it has been doing since the end of October, Thin Man continues to host Free Taco Night every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., where every purchase of a beer gets you a free taco. On Blackout Wednesday, Thin Man Brewery is throwing a Thanksgiving Eve party featuring local bands Ponder and PA Line from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. If you get tired of the music, head upstairs and check out the brewery’s barcade, featuring bubble hockey and darts.

DUKE’S BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR 253 ALLEN ST., BUFFALO

1104 ELMWOOD AVE., BUFFALO

COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAP

Monday, November 19, 2018 | 11

With a slogan like “a great place to meet,” Cole’s is the perfect spot to catch up with old friends returning to town on Wednesday. The 84-year-old bar boasts a selection of 36 beers, an impressive German and American food menu and an inviting atmosphere filled with Buffalo memorabilia. Try ordering some of the local craft brews and treat yourself to an order of Philly cheesesteak egg rolls or the pork schnitzel. The “Shatzel Group Shuttle Bus” will be making rounds between Cole’s and other partnered bars for $5 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., keeping you and your friends safe for considerably less than an Uber.

Duke’s Bohemian Grove Bar has been an Allen staple for years, offering a party atmosphere with solid bar food and a kitchen open until 3 a.m. On Blackout Wednesday, DBGB’s hosts its annual Jive Turkey Celebration from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., featuring old school hip-hop throughout the night, courtesy of DJ Charlie the Butcher and the Incredible Scott Down. There will also be a free turkey giveaway every hour. Once you’re done partying at Duke’s, you’ll be within walking distance of other great Allen Street joints like The Old Pink, Nietzsche’s and Alley Cat.

JP’S CHECKERS

1854 HERTEL AVE., BUFFALO

For any Turkey Trotters looking for a pre or post race drink, JP’s Checkers is going to be buzzing all day long with Buffalonians looking to get their drink on. But the night before the big race, get to know the bartenders and have a couple drinks with the usual crowd. Fans of the pub have made it a North Buffalo staple for more than 50 years. Featuring 16 draft lines and a reasonably priced selection of burgers, dogs and other bar snacks, JP’s Checkers is a cost-friendly option for Blackout Wednesday. If you stay out long enough, find your way back to Checkers at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving day for its first-annual Kegs and Eggs event. email: news@ubspectrum.com

OPINION FROM PAGE 3

TRIPATHI

pride in ﬁnding the hat that ﬁts perfectly.

Koch is the winner of the 2008 Buffalo Re-

to come.”

New Era has its presence felt at UB. They

naissance Foundation’s Renaissance Award.

The only family Koch is moving forward

products and know every different design and

have ads along the walls on UB Stadium,

The BRF is a “group of local business leaders

for generations is his own.

model they produce. I explained to customers

their products are sold in the bookstore and

who value Buffalo as the ideal place to live,

how each one was made by hand and that’s

Alumni Arena. UB’s logo is plastered along

work and raise a family, our mission is to help

why the sizing isn’t consistent. There was

their products.

the community move forward for generations

email: nathaniel.mendelson@ubspectrum.com twitter @NateMendelson

It’s Time for after class fun! Let tonawanda bowling show you the way closest bowling center to ub Open Bowling Specials after 9pm include: Fridays - $2.25 per game - NOT BAD Tuesdays thru Thursdays - $1.00 per game - EVEN BETTER Mondays - $.75 per game - THAT’S UNBELIEVABLE Moonlight Bowling Every Friday & Saturday at Midnight 3 hours of Unlimited Bowling with Light ~ Music ~ Dancing ~ Drawings Show Your Student ID and recieve $2.00 off

2019

WINTER

SESSION IS COMING!

Study here — or anywhere in the world — and earn UB credit. Enroll in UB’s three-week winter session and catch up, get ahead or pursue a special interest. Online and on-campus courses begin Jan. 3.

registration

OPEN NOW

Find a course or two that’s right for you at UBThisWinter.buffalo.edu.

CRAFT BEERS GALORE! Over 40 varieties to choose from. Pints only $5.00 each

The Best Pizza in Town! If You Try It- You’ll Believe It!

Tonawanda bowling center - 574 young street - 716-694-4120

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

12 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

‘Celebration 45’ illuminates the history and achievements of Zodiaque Zodiaque Dance Company celebrates alumni, 45-year history with new season

SHUBH JAIN

THE SPECTRUM The Zodiaque Dance Company celebrated its 45th anniversary with “Celebration 45” beginning Thursday night. The program featured a multitude of styles including jazz, hip-hop and variations of modern dance providing for a diverse evening.

JULIANNA TRACEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Theater and Dance department’s talent was on display with Zodiaque Dance Company’s “Celebration 45” performances last weekend. This year marks the elite dance company’s 45th anniversary. “Celebration 45” showcased this level of variation, as the performances offered modern, musical theater, lyrical and other styles of dance from Nov.15-18 in the CFA’s Drama Theatre. This year’s performance had heavy inﬂuence from alumni and aided in both choreography and directing. Pieces like “Conscious Conscience,” choreographed by ’07 alum Richard Ashworth, highlighted exciting body percussion and orchestration. Performers danced at the edge of the stage, which heightened audience inclusion. But Ashworth’s piece was not the only number choreographed by alumni. Other alumni contributing pieces to the concert were ’01 alum Chanon Judson, and clinical assistant professor of dance, Danielle Sheather. Sheather choreographed the performance opener, “Corvus.” The piece took inspiration from the mannerisms of crows. Dancers performed bird-like, soaring movements, while others had slight swaying motions, evoking the image of a cornfield. The show began with a slideshow of photos from the group’s performances in 1973 to today, honoring its history and achievements.

Director Kerry Ring sees this year’s performance as encompassing the group’s history and focused on preserving the tradition of Zodiaque Dance. “I think the themes for this year’s Zodiaque concerts is really just to celebrate all that Zodiaque has become over its 45 years,” Ring said. “What I’m trying to showcase is the ability to navigate through many different styles of dance.” Ring thinks the performances themselves spoke “many different languages,” and cover a diverse set of themes with ballet, modern, hip-hop and jazz-style performances infused in the set. Josephine Morgan, a freshman music theater major, was impressed with the varying styles in the show. She appreciated that she was able to see the emotion behind every performance. “I felt like I saw human beings rather than ‘performers,’” Morgan said. “They

all seemed really passionate about their work.” Judson’s piece, “A Change Gone Come” felt empowering with a message of striving for change in society. The piece incorporated inspirational speeches that discussed the hope for a better world, while the dancer’s stomp-like movements created a feeling of intensity and determination. Nitya Seshadri Vedantam, a graduate student in the dance department, also choreographed a piece, “Petals of Silence, Fires of Insurrection.” This dance included movements based off of the Indian classical dance-style Bharatanatyam. The use of ﬂower petals in the dance made the number a stunning end to act one. But the focus on students and alumni didn’t end with the choreography. The lighting in various numbers was split between Andrew DG Hunt and Tannis Kapell, two UB Theatre and Dance

Winterim

alumni. Their lighting designs featured silhouettes and spotlights, creating vibrant scenes. Hunt’s work on the piece “Conscious Conscience” brought coordinated lights with the rhythmic movements. Zodiaque dancers took their bows to immense applause as another photo collage emblazoned the screen at the show’s end. This time, the voice recordings from Zodiaque alumni played over the pictures. They discussed how their time in the group inﬂuenced their current lives and congratulated the company for reaching its 45th anniversary. email: arts@ubspectrum.com.

BUFFALO’S

HIGHEST END SMOKE SHOP

DECEMBER 10, 2018 - JANUARY 9, 2019

3 COLLEGE CREDITS IN 4.5 WEEKS ONLINE!

üMaintain your Excelsior Scholarship üLighten your Spring course load üCredits transfer easily

•920 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD• BUFFALO, NY 14223 (716) 837-0201 f

866-CALL-GCC

www.genesee.edu/winter

GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION

LOCATIONS •67 ELMWOOD AVE• BUFFALO, NY 14201 (716) 844-8907

•4170 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD• ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127 (716) 648-1111

CLASSIFIEDS

ubspectrum.com

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Part-Time Positions Available. Lasertron Family Entertainment Center is currently hiring for general customer service. Working at a fast, detail-oriented pace and having excellent customer service skills is a must. Starting at $12-$14/ hr, must be available nights and weekends. Stop in and complete an application at Lastertron, 5101 North Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY.

Monday, November 19, 2018 | 13

4, 5 & 8 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW!!! $275-$325/ bedroom plus utilities. Apartments are all located at: UB South (Merrimac, Englewood, Main). Spacious Bedrooms, noncoin Washers and Dryers. Newer appliances and Modern Baths and Kitchens. Must See!! Available NOW!!! Website: ubhousing.com Call: 716-881-3040 Email: ardobr@aol.com

PULL

HOUSE FOR RENT CULINARY OPPORTUNITIES in the kitchen. Full and Part Time positions available, experience necessary. Apply in person. Eagle House 5578 Main Street. Schedules ï¬&#x201A;exible around school. APARTMENT FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

4, 5, 6, & 8 BEDROOM REMODELED APARTMENT HOUSES. 37 apartments available located at University Buffalo Main Street Campus off Englewood. Beginning June 2019: UB South Campus for @ $300-$425/ bedroom plus utilities. Washers & dryers included. Contact bradengel37@gmail.com or Shawn at 716-984-7813 check out our web-site: www.bufapt.com

HOUSE FOR RENT

NEW ISSUE

EVERY MON. & THURS.

SERVICES

City A1 drivingschool.com Beginners & brush-up driving lessons. 5hr class $30.00 716-875-4662.

ELMWOOD VILLAGE LARGE 3BDRM 1800 square foot $990+ Ron1812@aol.com 716-812-6009

Total Car Care $5 off all oil changes

Coupon has no cash value

Now g in Hir cers Dan

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

11 7 1 N i a g a r a F a l l s B l v d Amherst, NY

837-4000

www.premiercarcarewny.com

Happy Hour 5-8pm Mon-Sat

DAILY DELIGHTS * YOUR SPONSORSHIP HERE * - Call us at 716-645-2152

A D VER TIS E

With The Spectrum

Call 716-645-2152 For Details.

SPORTS

14 | Monday, November 19, 2018

ubspectrum.com

Rowing strong at UB UB rowing club ﬁnishes fall season on a high NIKKO LAZZARA STAFF WRITER

UB’s rowing club team has been making a fresh name for itself at competitions. It continues to ride the wave of momentum with strong outings in the last month. But the club is demanding attention. The Division I women’s rowing team was cut in 2017, when the university reduced its number of intercollegiate athletic programs from 20 to 16 teams. The club is an outlet for rowers to continue to practice their craft. The club has been a place for rowers of all levels to enjoy the sport, but since the cuts, rowers have kicked it up a notch. The club has six teams; three men’s teams and three women’s teams. The teams vary in size from two to eight rowers. Most teams have a coxswain: the member of the team that is responsible for steering the boat and coordinating rowers. Club president Chris Navarro said the club has three girls who were on the D1 team and the club has proved successful. He said the women’s varsity boat has been able to com-

pete with and beat other clubs and varsity programs this season. “The best part of being on the team is the community we built around the sport at the school,” Navarro said. “We’re a close group of athletes who strive to make eachother better as a team on a daily basis.” In late October, the club had four teams place first in the annual Head of the Niagara and Wright Regetta race at the West Side Rowing Club in Buffalo, continuing the success that the club has been seeing over the last month and a half. In early October, the women’s varsity four team, took first place at The Head of the Genesee race in Rochester. In September, the men’s varsity four team took first place at The Huron Challenge at The Canal race in Cayuga, New York. The club also went south to compete in Fairfax, Virginia, for The Head of the Occoquan race. The race included stout competition including the Georgetown rowing club. All of the UB boats had solid times, but it was the women’s varsity four team that had the best result: a fifth-place finish. “I wouldn’t necessarily say we changed what we have been doing all season just because we are going against Georgetown and other great clubs,” said Tiffany Mak, coxswain

The edge: Buffalo vs. Bowling Green A position-to-position breakdown for a key divisional matchup ANDREW RASIMAS STAFF WRITER

The Bulls football team looks to rebound after a tough 52-17 loss versus the Ohio Bobcats in this week’s matchup against divisional rival the Bowling Green Falcons. Last week, Buffalo struggled to move the ball after the first quarter and couldn’t stop the Ohio offense. The Bulls struggled to run the ball but will look to rebound against a weaker Bowling Green team (38, 2-5 Mid-American Conference). Buffalo (9-2, 6-1 MAC) comes into the game looking to make it to double-digit wins and ensure a trip to the MAC championship game in Detroit.

Quarterback- Pick ‘Em

Bowling Green sophomore quarterback Jarret Doege and Bulls junior quarterback Tyree Jackson are having great years with very similar stats. Doege and Jackson both have over 2,400 yards and over 23 touchdowns. They have kept their interception numbers down with 10 for Jackson and 11 for Doege. Jackson has the clear rushing advantage with 7 touchdowns to Doeges 4. With strong passing abilities, expect to see a lot of action downfield.

Running Back- Bulls

The Bulls have been above average when rushing the ball with freshmen running backs Kevin Marks and Jaret Patterson. Patterson has been stuffing the stats with 786 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns. Marks has been just as good with 670 yards and 9 touchdowns. This dual rushing attack has bettered the team’s offensive front from game-to-game. Sopho-

more running back Andrew Clair leads Bowling Green and has 689 yards and 5 touchdowns on the season. The team is more of a pass-first squad, with Clair being the only rusher with over 350 yards.

Wide Receiver- Bulls

Senior receiver Anthony Johnson and junior receiver K.J. Osborn are a dynamic duo on the field. They led the team this year, but Bowling Green has its own star receiver. Senior wide receiver Scott Miller has over 1,000 yards and 7 receiving touchdowns, leading the team in both categories. He is the only receiver on the team with over 500 yards, so look for the Bulls to single him out and try to stop Bowling Green’s best weapon. The Bulls have Osborn and Johnson but coming off a rough week where Osborn didn’t catch a single ball, I see the Bulls airing it out more. This game should give big yards to both receiving core as both teams are able to put up big numbers, but Buffalo has too much depth to be ignored.

THOMAS ZAFONTE | THE SPECTRUM UB rowing club practices early on the water. The rowing club is coming off a successful end to its season.

of the women’s varsity four team. “We work hard everyday in practice and in the races. We are just trying to show everyone how much energy and time we put into this sport.” “This was definitely a beneficial race for us to go to” said Ethan Mcauliffe, the vice president of the club. The team is an SA-regulated club, with students putting in the time to row with no scholarship. The club offers a committed sport experience, but hopes to improve participation.

Bulls finish with better overall and conference record SPORTS DESK

Volleyball lost 3-1 to the Eastern Michigan Eagles Friday in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Championship in Oxford, Ohio. Buffalo (18-11, 9-6 MAC) came into the tournament on a five-game win streak. The team earned a first round bye with the No. 4 seed in the championship, but was unable to capitalize on it. The Bulls lost 18-25, 26-28, 17-25, and 21-25 despite a rally in the middle of the match. The Eagles (20-13, 9-7 MAC) went shot-forshot with Buffalo as both teams finished with 62

kills and 73 points. Eastern was able to convert on more of its spike attempts while keeping pressure despite a Buffalo resurgence. The Eagles win came after the Bulls beat the Eagles 3-1 in the regular season. Sophomore setter Tia Gleason led the Bulls with 45 assists and 8 digs Friday evening. Eastern redshirt senior setter Mallory Rajewski and redshirt junior middle blocker Cassie Haut combined for 22 kills, 30 assists and 14 digs to advance to the semi-finals. The Bulls finished with three more wins and two more conference wins compared to last year. Buffalo will have a group of mostly returning seniors for the 2019 season. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

SAI SEETHALA | THE SPECTRUM The Bulls huddle in Alumni Arena during a meet. Volleyball’s season came to an end this past weekend, with a 3-1 loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Bulls head coach Lance Leipold should lead his team to a rebound victory this Friday. Coach Leipold is looking to get the Bulls back on track in order to go into bowl season on a win-streak. Bowling Green is led by head coach Carl Pelini. His team struggled this year in the MAC, going 2-5 so far, but has the team on a two-game winning streak going into this matchup. Keep an eye on the Falcons, won their two past games while keeping their opponent under 13.

Defense- Bulls

email: sports@ubspectrum.com

Volleyball season comes to end in MAC Championship quarterfinal

Coaches - Bulls

The Buffalo defense was embarrassing last week against Ohio. I see the Bulls making a comeback this week and stopping Bowling Green’s middle-of-the-road offense. The Falcons defense this season has been below average outside of their last two games. Bowling Green has allowed opposing offenses to score 35 points or more in nine games this year. The Bulls should be able to put up points and force Bowling Green to throw against Buffalo’s strong pass defense.

Mcauliffe is in his first semester as the vice president of the club. He races in the men’s collegiate varsity eight team. The club trains indoors throughout the winter to stay in shape for the spring season. The club is hoping to boost recruitment, always accepting new members. The club is for rowers with all levels of experience. “We strive to be our best, no matter who we go against, but it was definitely a great and exciting experience,” Mak said.

GRAPHIC BY PHUONG VU