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Eleven new companies join START-UP NY through UB

UB now affiliated with 35 of the 73 total companies in program TOM DINKI

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the big payoff

UB and other schools turn to free tuition raffles to boost game attendance JORDAN GROSSMAN

SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

Athletic programs around the country give away rally towels or T-shirts to get students to come to games, but this season UB is giving away a free semester of tuition.

Maybe it seems off-tilt, but UB isn’t the first athletics program to experiment with such a gimmick to get students in the stands. Because universities around the country struggle to fill student sections, they’re trying out new tactics.

The Athletic Department will be offering a semester of free tuition to a random student who attends men or women’s basketball games this season in an effort to increase student attendance. Each time a student enters

Alumni Arena for a basketball game, his or her name will be automatically entered into the raffle.

Other schools have tried similar promotions with some success. UB is hoping this year’s marketing will increase attendance from the average 3,009 fans they pull in per game. Alumni Arena holds 6,100 people.

“We’ve tried to focus on the student body from a game-day marketing standpoint,” said Athletic Director Danny White. “I’m a firm believer that the game-day experience starts and stops with the student section. We need a vibrant, electric student atmosphere.”

White thinks this year’s line of giveaways will bring students into the stands. On Tuesday, a GoPro and local concert tickets were raffled off to pa-

trons that attended the game.

The semester of free tuition promotion will count as 12 in-state credits, worth roughly $6,800. All students are eligible for the prize. White said the money for all of the promotions is coming from private donations to the Athletics Department. International students will receive reduced tuition for fall 2015 and the department is looking into possible cash compensation for graduating seniors.

The lottery will be drawn at the last home men’s basketball game and the winner must be present at the game.

Tuesday’s 77-71 victory over Western Michigan pushed the team’s record to 13-6 for the season and was the largest attendance of the year to date with 3,931 fans.

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Going the extra mile

Family and coworkers remember late Stampede supervisor TOM DINKI

SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

For the past decade, Stampede drivers have always had at least one thing to look forward to when coming into work on weekend mornings: a box of doughnuts from Victor ‘Vic’ Zoizack.

Zoizack, the UB Stampede weekend supervisor for First Transit, was known for always having a box of Donut Kraze doughnuts to share with coworkers when he came into First Transit headquarters on Millersport Highway.

“He was a favorite of all the drivers, and not just for his habit of arriving at work with a box of doughnuts: He never forgot what it was like to be behind the wheel,” said Stampede driver Alan Gryfe in an email.

Zoizack died of a heart attack on Nov. 19, 2014 at the age of 74 during the snowstorm this past November. At lesat 13 deaths were caused by the massive snowstorm that paralyzed parts of Western New York for nearly a week.

Zoizack dispatched and monitored the buses, “getting the buses out on the road regardless of conditions,” according to Gryfe. He joined First Transit in 2005 and semiretired a few years ago, as he had only worked the weekends since 2012. Colleagues and family remember him as a hard worker who went beyond what was asked of him and whose presence has been missed.

“He was always concerned with customer safety,” said First Transit General Manager Jeffrey Hamill. “He was an all around great guy.”

Gryfe said Zoizack was a “handson guy,” and “always willing to pitch in wherever he was needed.” Zoizack would drive the Stampede buses himself some weekend nights, according to his daughter Lisa.

Zoizack, a Buffalo native, drove

UB will see new business coming on or near its campuses soon, and the business will be taxfree.

Eleven companies will join SUNY Tax-free Areas to Revitalize and Transform Upstate New York (START-UP NY) through their affiliation with UB, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. The 11 companies will either relocate, expand or startup on or near UB’s campuses and are expected to invest $8.7 million into the Western New York area and create 164 jobs within five years.

“I am proud that the University at Buffalo continues to be a leader statewide in this innovative economic development program created

by Gov. Cuomo,” said President Satish K. Tripathi in a statement. “By leveraging our intellectual capital and infrastructure, we are working with business and industry, community leaders and others to foster a robust and diverse economy in Western New York.”

START-UP NY is an incentive-based program created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2013 that allows new or expanding companies affiliated with universities to not pay New York State business, corporate, income sales and property taxes.

The 11 new companies, all biotechnology and information technology based, will collaborate with faculty and students and offer students internships, scholarships or jobs.

UB is now affiliated with 35 of the 73 companies in START-UP NY, meaning they will work exclusively with UB as opposed to other colleges in the area. Those 35 companies plan to create 1,437 more jobs and invest $33.4 million into Western New York – making UB the most active college in the program, according to The Buffalo News. All 73 companies as a whole currently plan to invest $104 million and create 2,400 new jobs.

Of the 11 companies announced Wednesday, LED Spirit Inc., a company that developed LED lighting that does not use a printed circuit board and can be used outdoors, is the business that expects to invest the most money ($6.8 million) and create the most jobs (37), according to a UB press release.

Six of the companies joining START-UP NY announced Wednesday are winners of the 43North business plan contest. The contest is the largest competition of its kind and was created by Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion initiative – which pledges to invest $1 billion into Buffalo economy over 10 years. 43North awarded $5 million to 11 companies in October. email: news@ubspectrum.com

Winter session ups enrollment

COURTESY OF JUSTIN ZOIZACK

Late Stampede supervisor Victor Zoizack (left) and his grandson Justin’s graduation from Hutch Tech High School.

semitrailers and trollies in the years before he joined First Transit. Zoizack’s grandson, Justin Zoizack, has fond childhood memories of his grandfather bringing him onto his trolley and showing him how it worked.

Justin, a Buffalo State College student, remembers his grandfather, or “Papa,” as a hard worker. Hamill says he can’t remember Zoizack missing a day of work in the past four years. Justin said his grandfather would sometimes work 12-hour shifts. Rather than complaining when he came home, Zoizack would talk about the buses and his coworkers.

Despite his age and the amount of snow falling, Zoizack was adamant to Justin that they shovel when the November storm first started to hit their South Buffalo street on Nov. 18.

“He said, ‘We going to do this snow.’

I said, ‘Papa, it’s not going to stop anytime soon,’” Justin said.

Zoizack collapsed in his bedroom

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Justin had to pick him up off the floor and put him back onto the bed, but Zoizack brushed it off and said he was fine.

Zoizack’s daughter and Justin’s mother, Lisa, wasn’t as sure and called 911.

Zoizack was his normal, joking self, even while breathing from the oxygen tank first responders brought. He joked about the storm with three firefighters who responded and referenced former Buffalo mayor Jimmy Griffin’s comments that residents should “stay inside, grab a six-pack and watch a good football game,” during a blizzard in 1985.

Zoizack told the firefighters he didn’t want to go with them and that he would be fine. But when Justin’s mother yelled from the porch the next day while Justin was shoveling snow, Justin knew it wasn’t good.

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Silvana D’Ettorre spent her winter break scaling archeological sites, exploring ancient ruins, riding on gondolas and strolling through the picturesque streets of Rome.

But she wasn’t on vacation, she was taking a class in the second run of UB’s winter session. The session, introduced last year, increased its enrollment in 2015 by 40 percent; 1,533 students enrolled in classes, according to Matt Blum, director of summer and winter enrollment in the Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. From online classes to on-campus yoga and economic classes to study abroad trips to Italy, students had a chance to knock out some credit hours while others sat at home and watched Netflix for the last six weeks.

“For my program, we didn’t actually sit in a classroom and learn, we did more experiential learning by visiting archaeological sites, museums and important landmarks within Naples and Rome,” D’Ettorre said. “It was very liberating knowing we weren’t required to sit in a classroom during the SEE ‘WINTER SESSION,’ ON PAGE 2

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Courtesy of Silvana D’Ettorre Junior health and human services major Silvana D’Ettorre poses at the Coliseum in Rome. Silvana D’Ettorre sits as the Villa d’Eeste in Tivoli, Italy D’Ettorre was one of about 190 students to travel abroad this semester.

short 18 days we had in Italy, and the best way to learn is through experience and through seeing things first hand.”

D’Ettorre, a junior health and human services major, participated in the Classics in the Mediterranean winter study abroad session in Italy. D’Ettorre said because she had prior commitments, it was more convenient and cost-efficient for her to travel abroad for a few weeks than an entire semester.

Blum said there was about a 37 percent increase in credit hours. Last year, 1,098 students registered for 3,618 credit hours.

“As we complete our second year, our office is not only evaluating course demand, but the platforms we deliver those courses [such as] on campus, online [or] hybrid,” Blum said. “Furthermore, we envision winter supporting UB’s retention and graduation goals including our ‘Finish in 4’ initiative.”

The ‘Finish in 4’ program, which is now going SUNY-wide, encourages students to graduate on time.

UB also offered students the option of spending the winter abroad and earning credits. Students traveled all over the world to countries such as Barbados, Belize, France, Germany, China, Italy, England, Moldova, New Zealand, Tanzania and Turkey.

About 190 students studied abroad this winter, according to Olga Crombie, assistant director of the Study Abroad Programs Office. Comparable to the fall and spring sessions, the tuition rates for winter classes were based off of how many credits per hour each student took according to the Study Abroad Programs Office.

Bradley Ault, associate professor and director of graduate studies of Classics, led 14 students, including D’Ettore, through the antiquity of Rome and Na-

ples while providing his insights on Classics. D’Ettorre also enjoyed a myriad of Italian food staples such as homemade pasta, gelato and wine.

“I think studying abroad during the winter session is a great idea because the experience allows you to see a new place in the world and experience its culture but within a time span that is manageable and that works with your academic schedule,” D’Ettorre said.

James Adegbite, a junior psychology major, said he had fun while enrolled in a Hatha yoga course this winter.

“I like to be physically active and to be challenged in that aspect, so to take yoga for three weeks was definitely more fun to have done rather than an entire semester,” Adegbite said.

Katja Praznik, an assistant professor of media study, conducted an independent study class this winter on entitled

Arts/Culture Policy and Diplomacy.

Independent study allows students to work under the guidance of a faculty member, according to the undergraduate catalog. They are designed to offer topics that are not offered through traditional UB coursework.

“Because the course was conducted as an independent study, the student received a comprehensive reading list and has had meetings with the me as the instructor to discuss the topics,” Praznik said. “This was the first time I had a course during winter session. Last summer, I was teaching a summer course, a study abroad program in Vienna, which was much more interesting and there was much more time.”

Shelly Hutchison, a sophomore exercise science major took Physics 102 online this online. She sat home and watched online lectures.

“I learned the same information that I would have received had I taken it during the semester and it was fast-paced,” Hutchison said.

Shelly Hutchison, a sophomore exercise sciences major, enrolled in Economics 182, an intro to microeconomics course, this winter. Both Hutchison and Tawakali found it easier to balance their workload because they were enrolled with one course as opposed to an entire semester worth of courses.

“I think that because you’re only focusing on one class it gives you more time to worry about one class so you have more study time rather than taking it during a regular semester where you have to memorize from the beginning of the year and put it on a final exam,” Tawakali said.

Some students, like sophomore undecided major Nisha Daigler, who enrolled in online ethics class Philosophy 107, did not find the winter session classes to be much easier.

“We had a test every week, three written answers due every week and a final paper which seemed a bit much for an ethics course,” Daigler said.

Nisha added there is, however, a more one-on-one experience during the winter session than the fall or spring.

Blum said that UB may consider offering more online and experiential learning opportunities for future winter sessions.

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Drastic weather calls for drastic measures – and reduced speeds Almost 100 inches of snow bury UB’s campus and the surrounding Buffalo area each year, and though the freezing temperatures and bitter winds are a constant source of misery, it’s the icy, slippery roads that wreak true havoc – and endanger lives.

UB does an admirable job of protecting its students on campus. It seems like students see more snowplows than Stampede buses and there’s no shortage of salt on the sidewalks, which keeps them clear of snow and ice.

But despite their best efforts, multiple drivers still lost control on the icy roads near campus last week.

As conditions worsen, more responsibility falls on student drivers to slow down. The need for slower speeds isn’t only relevant on the roads, but also in the treacherous battleground of UB’s parking lots.

Students carelessly competing for spaces on campus and hurriedly navigating around mounds of frozen snow could be inviting trouble – or at least fender benders.

But off campus, as the safety of on-campus roads abruptly ends, students are left to their own devices. Students in the University Heights, for example, have to contend with the risks of

black ice and slippery streets on their own, and risk their safety getting to class each day.

Throughout Buffalo, as students commute from the area’s vast array of towns and villages, there is no guarantee of safety on the roads. That was made all too apparent during November’s infamous snowstorm, when drivers ended up stranded on the New York State Thruway.

While UB garners praise for the management of their streets and sidewalks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Thruway Authority are facing endless criticism and a long list of challenges surrounding the state’s roadways.

The Thruway, now 60 years old, is under increasing scrutiny not only because of the poor management of the roadway during November’s storm, but also because of sudden and unexplained resignations of the authority chairman, executive director and chief financial officer.

With new leadership and a $1.3 billion dollar budget – thanks to an unexpected influx of money from legal settlements and fines – Cuomo has the opportunity to usher in a new era of effective management of the state’s roadways.

He has no excuses, and no room for error.

Somehow, the Thruway is no

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longer financially self-sufficient – Cuomo managed to find the necessary funds this time around, but he cannot rely on surprise settlements to fund the road forever.

Cuomo pledged he would not support increased tolls, which leaves him in a tough spot. The Thruway must be maintained – and improved – but New Yorkers shouldn’t have to pay any more than they do already.

And even more importantly, the incoming leaders of the

Thruway Authority must develop a consistent, effective response to severe winter weather. November’s storm needs to serve as a reminder – the only reminder – of what is at stake, and what cannot happen again.

UB keeps its students safe on campus, and Cuomo and the Thruway Authority have to figure out a way to protect the state’s drivers. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com

‘Big time,’ big money, big problems UB Athletics seems determined to fill seats at games – at any cost With barely recognizable opponents like Wheeling Jesuit and Montana State, it’s no surprise students aren’t turning out in droves to watch UB’s basketball team compete – even though the Bulls have been winning.

Because the excitement factor doesn’t seem sufficient, UB Athletics is upping its own game and offering financial incentives to students, but it won’t work.

UB is raffling off not only GoPros and Beats headphones, but also “tuition for the fall 2015 semester” in its latest attempt to lure students to athletic events – particularly those broadcast by ESPN. It sounds a little like bribery, but even more so, this promotion reeks of desperation.

Athletic director Danny White appears determined – even desperate – to revamp UB Athletics’ image, to make the program a true “big time” competitor.

And to achieve that, UB needs to keep up with fellow Division-

I schools like Ohio State and Duke, whose games are regularly broadcast on ESPN and feature shots of stands packed with screaming fans having the time of their lives.

Although UB’s basketball team is doing well this season, boasting a 13-6 record, students just aren’t flocking to the games.

That’s a problem, and Athletics is right to address it, but there are simpler – and cheaper – solutions than a master plan involving free tuition and expensive tech devices.

If students don’t want to come to the games, then UB shouldn’t be offering up thousands of dollars to change their minds. Instead, the athletics department should be improving the quality of the games to attract bigger crowds.

Students should come to events because they want to watch the game and cheer on their team, not because they might win a camera or a schol-

arship.

The basketball team is winning games, which is a great first step.

Promoting exciting match-ups with fun gimmicks like blacking out the arena is smart as well.

But as The Spectrum has suggested time and time again, there’s a tried and true method to elevating the energy levels at a game and increasing attendance – alcohol. Many universities already sell alcohol at games, and UB needs to join their ranks.

Athletics is promoting a late night tailgate – with heated tents – for UB basketball’s matchup against Kent State, so there’s clearly an understanding that students want to drink.

Now, they should take it a step further.

Improving the game atmosphere, and developing attractions that will consistently draw students to games – rather than one-time events like blacking out the stands – is more straightforward, less costly and less desper-

ate than high-stakes raffles.

Students should show up to games because they want to snag free T-shirts, not free cameras. Promotion is critical, but the Athletics Department should promote its hardworking athletes, not its expensive prizes.

After all, the real competition isn’t in the stands. It’s on the field and on the court.

And though encouraging students to attend basketball games is important, it’s not worth the thousands of dollars that could be more wisely spent elsewhere.

The priority should be supporting all of the school’s athletes – like baseball and tennis players who don’t have indoor facilities on campus.

Making it onto TV is great, but winning games is even better. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com

Accepting senioritis

And combating the inevitable disease

SHARON KAHN

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR I think it just goes to show that I’ve now spent the last 10 hours sitting on my couch aimlessly chatting with my roommates, occasionally snacking on something in arm’s reach knowing I had work to do.

But, of course, here I am, 20 minutes past deadline pumping out a piece on senioritis.

But how am I supposed to dish out advice on “combating senioritis” when I almost couldn’t bring myself to write about it in the first place?

Senioritis is “a crippling disease that strikes seniors,” according to Urban Dictionary. “Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts

and sweatshirts. Also features lack of studying, repeated absences and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as graduation.”

My senioritis kicked in the second I started receiving acceptances to law school. It was clear that the rigorous studying process for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) definitely burnt me out early on in the semester, but once I received that first acceptance, a weight was lifted off my shoulders – and I haven’t felt weight since.

I’ve temporarily – I hope – lost the motivation to do just about anything productive (I really hope my law schools don’t see this). I know that once August comes around I’ll have to get back into the groove of things, so my body has entered a temporary state of relaxation until I begin the next three miserable years of my life.

But once syllabus week comes to a close, and classes officially begin, I’ll have to stop lounging around. I’m sure I have other fellow seniors who are currently facing the same issue – so how do we get out of this funk?

Set goals. My original goals for the year were to take the LSAT and get into law school. Now that I’ve done that, I’ve checked out from college

and that’s where the problem starts.

Those two things shouldn’t have been my final goals for the year; they should have been starting points.

Now, I’m looking to set smaller, realistic goals to make it through the semester: getting an A in my only class, planning ahead as much as possible at The Spectrum and helping to organize the remaining events for the year for my sorority. Making lists has always helped me in this department. Yes, it’s exciting to check things off your list, but continuing to add things to it throughout the remaining semester is what will keep you motivated.

Get out of the house. There’s no doubt that when you’re lazy, being in bed or lounging on the couch isn’t the best work environment to get things done. There’s nothing like sitting around other students who are doing work to get you in the mood to get things done.

Sitting in the library, even for work that requires minimal effort, will motivate you to get your work done quicker and produce better quality work.

Find a passion. By senior year, you’ve hopefully found something that you feel even remotely passionate about. Find a way to get active with your passion and stay involved. May-

be you love writing – join The Spectrum (sorry for my shameless selfpromotion). Or maybe you plan on going to medical school after college but you’ve already been accepted to schools, so you’re in a similar place that I’m in. Join the Association of Pre-Medical Students or Pre-Meds Without Borders.

While you may no longer need the “resume builder,” getting involved in a club that is directly related to your passion will keep you motivated to help out and continue to learn – while potentially making new friends along the way.

Once you are able to recognize that you’ve fallen into the senioritis slump, start looking for ways to get out of it. There’s no reason to end your senior year with the lowest GPA you’ve had throughout your undergraduate career. It’s never too late to get involved with different clubs and organizations, or to just get into the mindset that you have one semester left and to finish it with a bang. Between the motivation to finish the year off well and getting involved in any way you can, graduation will hit you before you know it. email: sharon.kahn@ubspectrum. com

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Witcherv 3 is full of improvements that should make Geralt of Rivia’s last adventure the best one yet. Improved combat and graphics combined with a massive, multi-regional open world are just a few of the pieces that will make the Wild Hunt one of this year’s best games.

Snowflakes are falling, games are calling Six must have games for the start of the new year

JORDAN OSCAR SENIOR ARTS EDITOR Who says “Cuffin’ season” – that time of year we all just want to cuddle – is just about being attached to people and Netflix? People can get attached to games, too. The characters and world of Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4 and Sunset Overdrive offer a lot to get attached to, creating a great experience without braving the elements. But those are the games of yesteryear.

Here you’ll find some of the biggest games coming out over the next few months. Pick a couple, cuddle up with your console, or computer, and enjoy the fond memories.

Evolve Developer: Turtle Rock Studious Release date: Feb. 10 for PS4, Xbox One and PC Four against one might not seem like fair odds. That is if the one isn’t controlling a boss caliber monster capable of ravaging the four hunters that seek its demise. Left 4 Dead developer Turtle Rock

Studios is back with their next highly anticipated title, which has quickly become one of the most talked about games in recent memory.

Hunters maneuver through the danger-filled world of Shear as the Goliath, Kraken, Wraith and, the pre-order unlocked, Behemoth lurk about, waiting for their chance to strike in a variety of game modes.

Don’t miss the chance to control the big bad monster, or take it on with three of your friends.

The Order: 1886 Developer: Ready at Dawn and SCE Santa Monica Release date: Feb. 20 exclusively on PS4 Elizabethan era monster hunters and ties to Arthurian legend are a few reasons The Order: 1886 is one of the biggest titles this spring. The PS4 exclusive title follows four knights who battle the unyielding half-breed monsters that have terrorized England, while confronting a rebellious lower class and serving the wealthy, royal and upper-class they protect.

More Gears of War than “Van Helsing,”

The Order: 1886 is a solo adventure worth undertaking.

Bloodborne Developer: From Software Release date: March 24 exclusively for PS4 Demon Souls started something that Dark Souls and Dark Souls II continued: a phenomenal RPG that was filled with grueling, unrelenting, yet satisfying gameplay that captured the essence of hardcore role-playing games. PlayStation 4 exclusive, Bloodborne is the next game by From Software and director Hidetaka Miyazaki, bearing resemblances to From Software’s previous titles and packs plenty of differences – none of which make the game less challenging.

The Gothic world of Bloodborne is one focused on mobility and offense. Gone are the days of slow and tanky knights.

Will you find the hidden cure in Yharnam and fend off the bestial creatures that fill the town’s streets or will “You are dead” defeat you into exhaustion?

Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Developer: CD Projekt RED

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Release date: May 19 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC Geralt of Rivia’s final adventure has had many delays on its long march toward release, none of which have stymied the anticipation of this highly sought after title. An open world, vastly larger than the world of the first two Witcher games is among the many improvements being added to the series’ conclusion.

The Wild Hunt has come, leaving death, blood and fiery ruins in its wake.

The ominous force ravages the Northern Lands as Geralt embarks on a personal adventure and only he can stop the mysterious forces’ onslaught.

Battlefield Hardline Developer: Visceral Games Release date: March 17 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PC A good war photographer knows where to point his camera; a good developer knows where to shift focus. Hardline takes this notorious shooter franchise away from the theater of potential modern military conflicts and onto the war on crime. The age-old genre of cops and robbers has finally come to a franchise known for sprawling intense action. Police vehicles and zip lines join the fray: will cops or the criminals rule the day?

Mortal Kombat X Developer: NetherRealm Studios Release date: April 14 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PC “Finish him … Fatality,” will once again ring out from TVs, monitors, headphones and headsets everywhere when the next Mortal Kombat from NetherRealm Studios fights its way onto shelves in April.

Fan favorites like Scorpion and Sub-Zero return in the most immersive and detailed MK yet along with Goro, Reptile and plenty of other series veterans. Character variants and interactive environments, like those found in Injustice: Gods Among Us – NetherRealm Studios’ most recent title – are just a few of the improvements going into the next iteration of the beloved franchise. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

Tossing the coffee cups

Advice on how to stay energized without caffeine

GABRIELA JULIA FEATURES EDITOR Syllabus week is just about over, which means the lines at Tim Hortons and Starbucks will only get longer. I am not one of those people you’ll see in line.

When I had my first cup of coffee, I poured in so much milk and sugar that it turned a creamy white. I was confused as to how my grandmother drank it black every morning. It was then I realized I would never be a coffee person.

I’ve recently picked up some habits to

keep me awake throughout the day and I figure there are other students out there who are sporting not-so-Prada bags under their eyes.

Let’s face it, how many of us can afford to squeeze in more than six hours of sleep every night?

For those who wake up dreading the thought of leaving bed, here are nine things that give me my Zen. Eat any kind of fruit in the morning.

I’ve gotten into the habit of eating half a banana or an apple even if I’m not hungry. Usually my stomach doesn’t agree with food in the morning, but forcing yourself to get natural sugars in your body is a huge energy boost. You might as well get that daily serving of fruit when you wake up.

Dress to impress – sort of. If you’re like me, you know there isn’t a single soul on campus worth trying to impress. Reaching for joggers or a pair of leggings is so much more satisfying than anything denim. You also tell yourself no makeup and a messy bun will do. Sometimes, you have to find that golden mean. Pull back those stray hairs and find a nice sweater.

I’ve learned over the years that putting on mascara will keep you from rubbing your

eyes and looking like a panda. When you look good, you feel good.

Get the right playlist. There’s no reason why you should be listening to Sam Smith if you can barely keep your eyes open. If your headphones have some bass, it can send those vibrations through your body and keep you moving.

Keep snacks in your bag. Not Doritos or cookies, but try nuts, oranges or yogurt. They’re definitely more expensive, which is why you should consider buying them in bulk at a grocery store rather than at any of the UB campus dining and shops.

Chew gum or pop in some mints. Researchers have found many reasons why minty flavors keep you focused and awake. This is probably one of the easiest, cheapest and most reliable methods. Not to mention you won’t have to worry about having coffee breath.

Stay hydrated. Keep a water bottle with you at all times and force you to drink it.

I’ve noticed that the more I carry one, the more I sip from it just out of boredom.

Vending machines are a convenient place to pick up a water bottle, and you’ll never have to worry about a line at a water fountain.

Avoid energy drinks at all costs. Yes, it will give you a huge boost for a few hours.

It will also result in a crash that will leave you more exhausted than before. Anything called “Monster” shouldn’t be entering your body.

If you have time to get to the gym, take advantage of it. While many people think working out makes you more tired, it gives you that extra stamina to get through the day. But not everyone has the time or enthusiasm to get to the gym. In that case, little things such as taking the stairs instead of elevators are a start.

Keep your personal space organized.

Whether you’re working in the library or at your desk at home, a clean area will keep you focused. Nothing is more distracting than having your papers scattered.

When everything is in place, there’s no need to panic.

These may seem like minor changes but the outcomes are pretty substantial. Maybe in 10 years I’ll order more than a bagel at Starbucks. Until then, I’ll stick to my gum and music. email: gabriela.julia@ubspectrum.com

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Art classes to take for those who still draw stick figures TORI ROSEMAN SENIOR ARTS EDITOR Flashback to your seventh grade art class – you’re painting a self-portrait.

You’re mostly worried about getting paint on your new shirt, despite the school-provided smock. You have 10 more minutes before you have to start cleaning up, and you’re questioning why someone ever let you use a paintbrush. The eyes look like oranges, the head looks pretty square. By the end of the whole ordeal, you’re happy to accept you aren’t the next Picasso.

Now you’re in college. UB requires students to fulfill an art requirement. Although this may seem like a nightmare to some who have been out of practice, there are plenty of classes that fulfill this credit and can teach any student the value of art. The Art Department offers a variety of classes, from traditional painting to digital media classes to dance. The key is to find the one best suited to you, or at least the one that’s least painful.

Art 210: Intro to Photography With the advent of Instagram, everyone can feel like a professional photographer. Still, we buy nice cameras. But why spend money on an expensive camera if you can’t tell if you’re using it correctly? Intro to Photography allows students to explore the world of traditional camera work and use programs such as Photoshop.

“It’s getting exposed to not just practicing art, but thinking and seeing and discovering,” said Todd Smith, a teaching assistant for Intro to Photography.

Art 111: Drawing Fundamentals If your biggest artistic accomplishments are the doodles on the side of your notes, then Introduction to Drawing may be the right class to take. The class teaches basic techniques like adding depth and shading to drawings. Basic concepts in art and history behind drawing are interesting and simple for non-majors to pick up on.

This introductory drawing class is the perfect class to enhance both technique and

your perception of your skills.

Art 231: Painting for non-majors It can be intimidating to walk into an art class where everyone else is majoring in painting or sculpting and you’re pre-med.

Painting for non-majors allows those who are interested in painting to learn the basics of strokes, color scheme and realism, without the pressures of sitting next to an experienced art major. This is a perfect class for those with interested in painting but have little knowledge about the skills required to paint. Work toward being the next Picasso without hassling through 10,000 hours of painting.

Art 105: Art and the Everyday Art 105 is pretty much the first step in the program. The class explores material culture, information media design and practices of two and three-dimensional design.

“I moved to America looking to learn new things,” said Zening Wang, a sophomore painting major. “I am taking a few intro classes and even if it isn’t my major,

I am exposed to new forms of art.”

DMS 121: Basic Digital Arts Digital media presence is increasing exponentially with the rise of the Internet.

The course takes Photoshop a step further, teaching students how to use programs like Illustrator, Audacity and InDesign.

“I like to take art classes, but I took this one specifically because I want to work in a museum,” said Amanda Busch, a senior history major. “More jobs look for this kind of experience. It allowed me to progress more as an artist, and taught me some skills I wouldn’t have been able to learn through my major.”

Although these courses fill up quickly, with the add/drop date Monday, you may still be able to squeeze in. If not, keep them in mind for next semester so you can develop your inner artist. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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Yusong Shi, The Spectrum UB Athletics will raffle off a free semester of tuition at the men’s basketball team’s last home game on March 6 in an effort to bring more students to the games.

Akron University, also in the Mid-American Conference, executed a free tuition giveaway to three students at the beginning of the 2014 football season to get them into the seats of their blackout game against Bowling Green.

“We were on a pretty big streak at that point. We wanted to get another incentive to get our students excited,” said Eric Stoller, Akron’s director of marketing. “Every student that scanned their ID when they came in were automatically entered into a raffle. All you had to do was come before the game and stay until the third quarter when the drawing was.”

In an effort to sell more student season tickets, the University of Iowa raffled off free tuition for the entire year to five students. Students who bought season tickets before the season started were automatically entered to win the prize.

“We did it leading into football season in an effort to sell more student season tickets,” said Lisa Pearson, Iowa’s Marketing Director. “We gave away free tuition for a year to five students. That was our biggest prize among the other ones we offered.”

Pearson said the promotion didn’t hugely affect their numbers.

Other prizes included an away game viewing party in the stadium’s press box,

gift cards to local stores and free books for a semester.

“We’ve seen a slight decline in our student attendance in the past two seasons, so we’re starting to work on things that will get students to get tickets for the game,” Pearson said. “Before we did this promotion, we were behind on our student output.”

Pearson said they’re starting get ahead, but their student attendance is still low overall. She said it was unclear if Iowa would use the same promotion next football season.

Will Nagengast, a junior civil engineering major, is hoping to snag the free semester. Nagengast, a member of Bulls fan club True Blue, has attended nearly every home basketball game this season.

“One of my friends who doesn’t even like basketball is now coming to the games,” he said.

Students like Tom Marino, a junior finance major, doesn’t expect the giveaways to have a huge impact on attendance.

“I don’t think it will get more people to the seats,” Marino said. “They need to do something, but I don’t think that will do it.”

Austin Trainor, a junior marketing major, thinks these promotions will bring

more students to the game.

“I’m not going to complain about a free semester of tuition for going to a basketball game,” Trainor said. “But smaller giveaways or tickets to something in the community would be ideal. I’ve personally enjoyed the free giveaways like the scarves or the blackout T-shirts. It’s about getting students to the game, not just True Blue.”

On Friday, the men’s basketball team will host a blackout game against Kent State that will be aired on ESPNU. The first 1,000 students will receive a free True Blue tuxedo T-shirt and one fan will be eligible to win a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones if they check into the game using the UB rewards app.

There will also be a $10,000 ‘series shootout’ at halftime. One fan will be selected to win the prize if they can successfully sink a lay up, a free throw, a 3-pointer and a half-court shot in under 25 seconds.

“I love that they’re giving a lot more products away,” Trainor said. “It’s getting more people into the seats.”

There will be a tailgate in the LaSalle parking lot from 8 – 9:30 p.m. under heated tents. Tipoff is set for 10 p.m.

His grandfather had collapsed again.

Justin ran to get the nurse who lived next door and the firefighter who lived down the street. The ambulance waited at the corner while the street was plowed.

The ambulance could only take one family member so Justin stayed behind.

“My grandpa was a fighter so I thought, ‘He’s going to get through this. He’ll be OK,’” Justin said.

Despite the walking ban, Justin headed on foot through the snow to nearby Mercy Hospital where his grandfather was taken. But his Papa died by the time he arrived.

Justin was devastated by his grandfather’s death. He didn’t have a father figure growing up, so Zoizack served as both his grandfather and father.

Even Justin’s friends saw Zoizack as a father figure, calling him Papa as well.

Zoizack was also a jokester, according to Justin. Zoizack would often come down into the basement where Justin was hanging out with his friends and crack a joke about them. He was also an avid Yankees fan who could tell you statistics about Hall of Fame players from years before.

At the funeral, Justin and Lisa’s grief was eased by Zoizack’s coworkers. Workers from First Transit arrived at the services in a bus and in full uniform, and told Justin and his mother that Zoizack was a great boss.

“He touched other people outside the family,” Justin said. “He left a mark on them.”

Even the small things Zoizack did left a mark on Justin, as he now has a ritual before leaving for school.

Zoizack would always ask his grandson, “You got everything?” before Justin would leave the house.

“I would think, ‘Wait, I’m actually forgetting something,” Justin said.

Now, he always double-checks his backpack, like his grandfather reminded him to do.

At one of the first supervisor meetings after Zoizack’s death, Hamill brought in a box of doughnuts – a sweet reminder of the man who always willing to do more than required.

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UB students share their Super Bowl traditions

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Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is estimated to draw 184 million viewers across the United States, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.

But not everyone, including some UB students, will be watching the big game for the touchdowns on the field. Gabriela Ortiz, an undecided freshman, is sure she’ll be watching the game on Sunday.

She just isn’t sure which teams she will be watching.

“Yeah, I think I know whose playing,” Ortiz said. “It’s the Patriots and the … don’t tell me, I think it starts with an ‘S,’ oh, the Seahawks.”

Although Ortiz does not understand the game’s rules, she said the Super Bowl serves as a social gathering. She said for one night out of the year, students will gather for no other reason than to stuff their faces with food and enjoy a few hours of football solace while surrounding a television screen.

“You definitely need some chips with guacamole and a lot of chicken wings,”

Ortiz said.

Fans will consume 1.25 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, according to the Huffington Post.

Zachary Perini, a junior chemical engineering major, is also looking forward to Sunday because of the festivities rather than the game itself.

“I’m going to hang here with my friends,” he said. “Make some wings and invite some people over and watch the big game. For me, the game is fun sometimes, but most of the time, I just watch it for the community experience – getting people to come over and hang out and watch the last football game of the year.”

Ortiz is a long-time viewer of the Super Bowl but her most vivid memory comes from the halftime show, rather than the game.

“I think the Super Bowl moment I remember most is when Janet Jackson performed and her [breast] popped out [of her shirt],” Ortiz said.

Some UB students look forward to the big game for more traditional reasons though. Shaquille Jones, a junior electrical engineering major, is a football fan and enjoys celebrating the year’s biggest game.

“It’s always a big event for me,” Jones said. “Sometimes I go out of town to celebrate, but whether I go out or stay in, it’s always a good time.”

But not all fans have positive memories.

“It was the season that the Patriots were about to go undefeated,” Jones said. “All they had to do was beat the Giants at the Super Bowl. I bet $200 on the Patriots, thinking it would be easy money. Before I knew it, the Pats lost, and I saw my $200 go up in flames.”

Some students are unfamiliar with the game because of where they grew up.

Shereen Khoo, a junior psychology major and native of Malaysia, is unfamiliar with American football and will not make an effort to tune in on Sunday night.

“I do not really care about the Super Bowl,” Khoo said. “I do not really un-

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The Huffington Post estimates americans will eat 1.25 billion chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday. derstand the rules of American football.

I plan to just relax in my dorm and watch some Korean dramas.”

She said other international students feel the same because “many of us do not understand the rules.”

But not all international students ignore the game.

Aakashi Patolawala, a first-year graduate student and a native of India, said Super Bowl Sunday is about the experience much more than the game itself.

“This year during the Super Bowl, a friend in the city is hosting a gathering at his house,” Patolawala said. “We have a set up with a projector and screens with food and drinks available to all invited and a celebration party after.”

Patolawala said the game is meant to bring people together. Although she admits to not following the sport, she looks forward to the game every year for the memories she creates with friends that night.

Whether they’re anxiously awaiting the halftime performance, or scarfing down some chicken wings, UB students plan to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday with or without actually paying attention to what’s going on during the game.

The game is set to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and will be aired on FOX Network. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

#UBTop10: The top 10 moments in Buffalo sports over break

Men’s basketball has emergence of a new star, women’s basketball sets record and football staff named JAMES BATTLE ASST. SPORTS EDITOR While most of Buffalo’s student body was at home relaxing over winter break, the Bulls’ student-athletes were hard at work. Here are the top-10 moments in UB Athletics you may have missed due to shoveling and hot chocolate.

Editor’s Note: Tweet your submissions to @ ubspecsports using #UBTop10 10. Women’s tennis wins opening match against St. Bonaventure The women’s tennis team started its season with a dominant victory over the Bonnies. Buffalo won the match, 6-1, behind a powerful doubles victory by freshman Tanja Stojanovska and junior Dayana Agasieva.

9. Moss sets career high against Miami Ohio Junior forward Justin Moss has been one of the Bulls’ most efficient players this season, but his Jan. 17 performance against Miami Ohio was perhaps the best individual output by any Mid-American Conference player this season. Moss registered a career-high 31 points and 15 rebounds to help the Bulls defeat the RedHawks, 77-68.

8. Bulls led No. 6 Wisconsin at half The Bulls traveled to Madison, Wisconsin as 21-point underdogs to play then No. 6 Wisconsin in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls lost the game, 68-56, but held a 27- 26 lead at halftime. It was the lowest scoring output in the first half by a Buffalo opponent all season to date.

7. Football coaching staff hired New head football coach Lance Leipold announced his full coaching staff over break. On December 3, Leipold announced Brian Borland, Andy Kotelnicki, Daryl Agpalsa and Chris Cosh as the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator, offensive line coach and defensive line coach, respectively. On December 15, D.J. Volotek was named the defensive backs coach after a stint as head coach at FCS Missouri State. Leipold ended his career at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with his sixth Division-III national championship on Dec. 19.

6. Kristen Sharkey nets 1,000 points The Buffalo senior scored her 1,000th

YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM Senior forward Kristen Sharkey and junior guard Mackenzie Loesing both eclipsed 1,000 career-points and were No. 5 on The Spectrum’s top-10 for over break.

career point against Ball State January 17.

Sharkey scored 17 points in the game and grabbed 13 rebounds in Buffalo’s 53-43 victory. Sharkey was later named Big 4 Player of the Week.

5. Mackenzie Loesing scores her 1,000th career point as well as 100th 3-pointer Keeping up with the trend of career milestones, junior guard Mackenzie Loesing hit her 100th 3-pointer and also netted her 1,000th point in a loss to Central Michigan January 7. Loesing led the Bulls with 24 points and sank four 3-pointers – a season-best for the guard.

4. Men’s basketball remains perfect at Alumni Arena For the first time in more than 10 years, the men’s basketball team has begun the

season 7-0 at Alumni Arena. The Bulls are averaging 73.3 points per game this season, including 80.7 points per game at home. The Bulls have six remaining home games –and could record the first undefeated home record in program history.

3. Camaria Long and Mike Morgan set school track & field records Long, a junior sprinter, broke the program’s women’s 60-meter record by clocking 7.57 seconds in the preliminaries of Cornell’s Upstate Challenge. In the heptathlon, junior Mike Morgan broke his previous record of 5,766 by six points.

2. Moss leads MAC in scoring and rebounds Before the season, the question around the Bulls was who would replace Javon McCrea’s 18.5 points per game and 9.9 re-

bounds per game – both good for No. 2 in the conference. Junior forward Justin Moss has been the answer.

Moss leads the MAC in both points and rebounds. He is averaging 18.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game so far this season, and has scored in double-figures for the past 12 games.

1. Justin Moss named to National Watch List Junior forward Justin Moss was one of 40 players named to Lou Henson’s mid-season watch list. The Lou Henson Award is given to the nation’s top MidMajor player. Moss is only one of three Mid-American Conference players to make the list. email: sports@ubspectrum.com