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Dennis Black under investigation for UB spending UB declines comment regarding former vice president’s investigation
TORI ROSEMAN MANAGING EDITOR
Former UB Vice President Dennis Black is under investigation for hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenditures during his time at UB, according to The Buffalo News. This spending is affiliated with the Faculty-Student Association, better known as Campus Dining and Shops. The investigation by the state Inspector General’s Office and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office seeks to determine whether the expenditures are appropriate and properly authorized. Investigators are examining expenditures of $250,000 to $600,000. “We’re talking about hundreds and thousands here, not hundreds of thousands of dollars. There was an audit. Reimbursement was made. If there were errors made, they were correctable errors,” Black said to The Buffalo News. Black, a recognizable face on campus, resigned from his position suddenly this past July after being questioned about the expenditures. The university and Black both refused to comment about the disappearance. Sunday morning, UB President Satish Tripathi sent an email to faculty that read, “As president, I want to take this opportunity to affirm our university’s abiding commitment to upholding the highest standards of
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Philip Glick and Domenic Licata speak out on UB Foundation transparency Glick and Licata want foundation to practice shared governance
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Former Vice President Dennis Black speaks in front of faculty and students. Black is under investigation for hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenditures during his time at UB.
integrity and ethical conduct in every aspect of the university.” Tripathi did not mention Black’s name in the email. UB Spokesperson John Della Contrada said the university “cannot confirm or comment on potential investigations reported in the news media,” in an email. The Inspector General’s Office also investigated Dean Yerry, a retired maintenance supervisor who worked under Black. Yerry was charged with rigging bids on $1 million dorm painting contracts this September. Yerry is currently being prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office. Even if Black had no direct involvement, the spending occurred under his supervision. Black, who attended UB for both undergraduate and law school, has not been ques-
tioned by law enforcement and has not hired a lawyer. The former vice president was well regarded within the university as well as the local community. He worked within UB for 38 years and held many positions before he was appointed as vice president in 2010. Black was also a staple in the local community. He raised millions of dollars alongside the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County and was set to step in as the chairman of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra this September, but instead has moved to South Carolina with his wife, Leilani. All information regarding the investigation is according to The Buffalo News. email: tori.roseman@ubspectrum.com
Dear President Satish Tripathi and UB administrators, We are confused. We don’t understand why you find it so hard to tell us the truth. We know your jobs are messy. We know UB has a beefy, billion dollar endowment and even fatter dreams of proving itself nationally. We believe you are sincere in your wishes for your students and for the school’s reputation. And we know you celebrate each time UB is mentioned in national rankings or jumps a notch in U.S. News polls. What we don’t know is why you are so secretive, why you dole out information like war rations and why we had to find out what happened to Dennis Black from The Buffalo News. We’ve been asking for weeks about Blacks’ oddly silent disappearance after 38 years as the face of UB. On Sunday, The Buffalo News had a front-page story saying, “Black is at the center of an investigation of hundreds of thousands of dollars of questionable expenditures.” Black, who served as the vice president of Student Affairs, told The Buffalo News it was more like hundreds and thousands, not hundreds of thousands and insisted it was “crazy talk” and he doesn’t know “anything about dollars like that.” What do you say? What should we believe? We asked your spokesperson, John Della Contrada, to help us make sense of The Buffalo News’ story. In an email, he replied the university “cannot confirm or comment on potential investigations reported in the news media.” On Sunday, President Tripathi, you sent a
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letter to the UB community. You began, “As you may be aware, today there is an article in the Buffalo News regarding the Faculty Student Association at the University at Buffalo.” Not once did your short email mention Black’s name. Why not? Is even saying his name taboo? Is the investigation so secretive you can’t even acknowledge it exists in print? You also wrote to assure faculty and staff of the “university’s abiding commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in every aspect of the university.” The definition of integrity is “the quality of being honest.” Its synonym is “truthful.” Is this letter truthful? You also wrote that the university “will continue to be diligent in ensuring that appropriate business protocols and that best financial practices are adhered to throughout our university operations.” What does that mean? Our professors – the ones on your payroll – have taught us to use more specific language than that. What protocols? What practices? Who is being diligent? Do these principles also apply to the UB Foundation? For years, UB professors and The Spectrum have been begging you to explain how the foundation spends UB money – $1 billion to be exact. And for years, you have rebuffed them. A few weeks ago, UBF Chairman Francis M. Letro denied Faculty Senate Chair Philip Glick’s request to add faculty and stu-
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dent members to the foundation’s board of trustees. You and Letro believe UBF is transparent enough. Again, we don’t know what you mean. Why won’t you show some of that integrity you talk about and open the books? Why not allow UB faculty and a student onto the board if there is nothing to hide? Why won’t you stop condoning secrecy in your staff ? Last year, it took your staff eight months to get us the athletic budget – even after we filed a Freedom of Information request. It took six months to get the law school budget and when we wanted statistics on the incoming freshman class, your staff made us file a Freedom of Information request again. Almost every time we make requests for basic information, we are directed to your press spokesman or to your Records Management officer. We are asking for factual information that should be readily available. We have a sour taste in our mouth and you aren’t helping us get rid of it. We aren’t making up stories or trying to look for conspiracies. Our job is to report and when you put up so many blocks, it makes us feel you are hiding something. We want to believe you. We want to trust you. But you and your staff are making it hard.
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Faculty Senate Chair Philip Glick is seeking transparency from the UB Foundation (UBF), but was “very disappointed” when the foundation rejected his request to add members to the foundation’s board of trustees. UB Foundation Chairman Francis M. Letro denied Glick’s request for a faculty member, professional staff member and a student to be added to the board. The UB Foundation is a private entity independent from the university that controls $1 billion of UB donations. Letro said UBF was already transparent enough and therefore did not need additional representation. Letro did not respond to The Spectrum in time for print. UB faculty and organizations have called for an increase in UBF’s transparency over the years. Earlier this year, the UB chapter of the American Association of University Professors petitioned for the university and foundation personnel to release information about its expenditures. Glick said he does not have any specific concerns about UBF’s transactions, but said there have been some concerns about UBF’s lack of transparency. “I think the UB Foundation is really essential to UB’s success and it was just a way to reach out and try to help everyone,” Glick said. “I thought it was a win-win and we’re very disappointed by their decision.” Glick’s proposal was supposed to be a compromise for not filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) against the whole foundation, but allowing an ex-officio member of the faculty, professional staff senate and student assembly to be sitting in on all of UBF’s discussions while the board is deliberating. “We could then walk out of the room and assure our constituents that we have no specific concerns about what’s going on at the UB Foundation,” Glick said. Glick said although the foundation is “not related to UB at all,” UB has become so dependent on the foundation. “The amount of state funding is going down, like everything else in the world, expenses keep going up,” he said. “Tuition has been capped and so in order to sustain our mission, we’re more and more and more dependent on the foundation.” UB President Satish Tripathi sits on the UB Foundation board and Letro believes the foundation practices shared governance because the president sits on the board, according to Domenic Licata, Professional Staff Senate chair. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Campus news UB to celebrate gender week UB’s 19th annual Gender Week will be held Oct. 24 to 28 with “Cultural Transformations” as the theme, according to a UB news release. There will be a Welcome Reception by College of Arts and Sciences Dean Robin Schulze on Oct. 24 in 120 Clemens Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be events all-week long to address a wide range of topics from LGBTQ issues and redefining family and the academic career. A full calendar of events along with speakers can be found on the Gender Institute’s website.
Drones to fly over all three UB campuses this week Drones will fly over UB’s North, South and Downtown campuses this week, according to an email Meegan Hunt, associate director of Campus Living, sent to students and faculty on Friday. The drones will be taking infrared scans of the roofs of every campus building as part of the university’s future plans to replace roofing. The drones will fly over North Campus on Oct. 24, South Campus on Oct. 25 and Downtown on Oct. 26, weather permitting between 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. FAA-Licensed professionals operating under a certificate of waiver from the FAA for night operations will be operating the drones. The designated takeoff and landing areas will be roped off for safety purposes
UB wins EPA’s Green Power Award UB received a Green Power Leadership Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on Oct. 17. The EPA pre-
sented UB’s award for advancing the voluntary development of green energy at the 2016 Renewable Energy Markets Conference in San Francisco. UB was one of only three organizations recognized for this award. UB’s green power use is equivalent to the electricity use of 19,000 homes annually, according to the EPA. The EPA has also ranked UB No. 1 on a list of top 30 colleges and universities. UB currently uses 213 million kilowatthours of green power annually.
UB holds ceremony for faculty and staff excellence UB held the 13th annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Excellence on Oct. 20. The ceremony was held in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall. The celebration recognized UB’s most prestigious faculty and staff, who have recently received UB and SUNY-wide awards. Honorees included SUNY Distinguished Professors, UB Distinguished Professors, UB Exceptional Scholars and UB Teaching Innovators, as well as faculty and staff recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, according to a UB news release. UB Provost Charles Zukoski also discussed initiatives such as Communities of Excellence and UB RENEW at the ceremony.
Locally Four Buffalo Mexican restaurant raided; 25 arrested On Tuesday, four popular Mexican restaurants in Buffalo were raided by federal agents who were searching for undocumented workers and criminal suspects, according to The Buffalo News. Twenty-five people were arrested by the end of the day, including the restaurants’ owner Sergio Ramses Mucino. Mucino appeared Tuesday before the U.S. Magistrate and was released on bail. He was
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UB law school hosts Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke at Shea’s Performing Art’s Center on Oct. 20. Alito spoke about his family life and discussed the importance of the law and remaining independent from politics as Supreme Court Justice. Interim Law School Dean James Gardner and Hodgson Russ Chairman Daniel C. Oliverio moderated the conversation with Alito.
Nationally Chicago Cubs win first National League Championship in 71 years The Chicago Cubs won their first National League Championship since 1945 on Saturday. They defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0. They will face off against the Cleveland Indians Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday. The Cubs lost to the Tigers in 1945, during their last bout of the World Series, according to CNN.
AT&T to acquire Time Warner AT&T announced Saturday that it is purchasing Time Warner for $84.5 billion, according to CNN. The merger is expected to aid AT&T to expand its services beyond wireless and Internet-based content into television programming. Time Warner CEO Jeff
Bewkes and AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said in a conference call that the two Time Warner and AT&T have been negotiating since August. The merger is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, pending review from government regulators.
Globally Philipines president clarifies comments about severing ties with U.S. Many were shocked after Philipines President Rodrigo Duerte announced he would be severing economic and military ties with the U.S. in favor of China, according to CNN. Duerte spoke with business leaders on Oct. 20 in Beijing. “And maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world: China, Philippines and Russia. It’s the only way,” Duerte said. The following day, Duerte’s office sought to clarify his comments, stating the president was looking to strengthen ties with China but would not be severing any ties with the U.S. U.S. spokesperson John Earnest called Duerte’s comments offensive and confusing. The U.S. Embassy in Manila criticized the remarks for causing unnecessary uncertainty.
Ceasefire ends in Aleppo with mortar attacks The Russian Defense Military called for a ceasefire in Aleppo, Syria to allow civilians to leave the city. The three-day ceasefire came to an end Oct. 22 in the evening, as mortar fire struck an eastern neighborhood of Aleppo, according to CNN. The UK-Based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it did not believe anyone had left the city through any of the corridors set up for evacuation. Civilians and rebels said they remained in Aleppo out of mistrust for Russia and the Syrian government.
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Purpose in trauma My victory over my traumatic brain injury
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THE SPECTRUM Monday, October 24, 2016 Volume 66 Number 16 Circulation 4,000 The views expressed – both written and graphic – in the Feedback, Opinion and Perspectives sections 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 or call us directly at 716-645-2152 The Spectrum offices are located in 132 Student Union, UB North Campus, Buffalo, NY 142602100
BETH SILBURN STAFF WRITER
It was eight months after my car accident; I was sitting on my bed, staring at the sky blue walls of my bedroom. I knew nothing else but these three things: I was still suffering with a traumatic brain injury, I was without friends and I desperately and selfishly wanted to die. On July 23, 2010 I was in a terrible car accident. I was found wrapped around a tree, completely unconscious and turning blue. Firemen extracted my lifeless body from the car and resuscitated me as I was transported to the nearest hospital. From that point on, I was transferred to two other hospitals. According to the many doctors my family encountered, the details of my possible future recovery were a mystery. Traumatic brain injuries are very complex and no two injuries are
the same, so there wasn’t any telling if and how I would recover. The nine months following my car accident was complete chaos for me and for everyone around me. With the frontal right brain injury that I suffered with, both the emotional and reactive processes were extremely compromised. In my mind, I understood everything going on around me, yet did not have the capacity to react or express myself properly. I was trapped within my own mind. My inability to react properly caused me extreme anxiety and panic. It also fueled extreme animosity between my friends and I. Everyone thought I was crazy and I even began to believe them. There is nothing more frustrating than knowing how you want to react to an event or situation and not being able to. Being stuck inside of my own mind for so long was destroying my faith in God. I started to believe that God did not exist, or that He wanted me to suffer. As my faith deteriorated, my desire to die started to consume me. I was in physical and emotional distress and was seemingly without any friends. It was on this day sitting on my
bed and staring at the optimistic blue walls when I made a decision away from any self-harm. This was the day I decided that I would rise above my circumstances. I almost died in that car accident, so I knew that my second chance was here and now. With or without the support of my friends and family, I was determined to be the best version of myself. I had to learn who I was at that moment and not who I was prior to the accident. The person who I became ended up being who I would be for the following six and a half years. One thing I needed to reconcile with was that my personality was noticeably different than it was prior to the traumatic brain injury. This was a huge internal struggle. My friends and family struggled with the extreme change of my personality; they couldn’t handle seeing the change in me. Personality changes are a common side effect of brain injury. I used to be shy and I kept to myself. After the car accident, it was as though my shell was forever broken. As soon as I began to embrace my new outgoing self, my friends and family became more comfortable around me. Time went on and I started
working diligently on little pieces of myself to define who I was and who I will be. I played brain games that my doctors pointed me to and I started seeing huge progress within myself. In being more conscious of what I was doing, what I was reacting at and how I would handle myself, I started to see even more improvement in my social life. As I started to become more of my new self, I started to gain more confidence. With this confidence, my faith was restored. It was becoming more apparent that my purpose on this Earth was to be the best version of myself that I could possibly be. My complete recovery with zero lasting effects is what doctors may call a “medical miracle.” I consider my recovery to be a product of hope, faith and hard work. The following years after my car accident have flown by me. I have been married, I have earned excellent grades in my college education and I have ultimately risen above my circumstances. Going back to that dark moment in my bedroom several years ago, I look back to think of the importance of overcoming adversity without ceasing. email: easilbur@buffalo.edu
Money talk: The stock market
KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR
The stock market can be played like a more informed form of gambling, but getting into the betting ring isn’t as complicated as one might think. In reality, opening up a brokerage account is just as easy as opening up a checking account. Getting into and learning how to effectively play and make money in the stock market isn’t as easy as sitting down at a blackjack table, but it can be significantly more profitable. The ability to read a company’s financials and their previous stock performance allows you to forecast their future performance and make a profit. But before all that, you need to have a brokerage account. Any major bank will have a department devoted to consumer investments, which means you’ll be
able to open up a brokerage account just by walking into your branch or giving them a call. Unlike most checking accounts – student checking accounts being the exception – brokerage accounts have no fee for having it open, but there are brokerage fees. Brokerage fees come into play every time you make a trade. Sometimes it can be a flat fee, typically $8.25 per trade or it can be a percentage of the stock being bought, usually one or two percent. Online brokerages have been popping up recently, like Loyal3 and Robinhood, which forego the brokerage fees through trading techniques or the use of new technology. Once you open up an account, it comes down to finding a stock to invest in, but first you have to do your research. It’s easy to find stock info through a quick Google search the company’s stock performance, but predicting how a stock will perform is much more than their previous chart performance, it comes down to company news as well.
A prime example is AT&T’s recent acquisition of Time Warner, which caused people to scramble for Time Warner stock as it appreciated in value. Even news of executive’s stepping down or a new one being brought in can change the value of a stock. Needless to say, there are many variables involved. While there is more money to be made in industries like biotech, it’s easier to get into an industry you already have an interest in or have general knowledge of. By investing in stock you’re familiar with, you’ll know what companies perform the best and how news within a company or the entire industry can affect stock performances. It isn’t too hard to achieve net gains on a portfolio, even if you put in the bare minimum. To be successful in the stock market isn’t hard, it’s just like school, you have to sit down and do some studying if you want the best results. email: Kenneth.thomas@ubspectrum.com Twitter: @KenUBSpec
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Monday, October 24, 2016
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Service struggles UB student discusses struggles and benefits of having a service dog MADDY FOWLER STAFF WRITER
Akansha Kataria was prohibited from getting on the Stampede bus with her service dog three times. Kataria, a junior health and human services major, said she was accused of lying about having a service dog, Bonzo, several times by Stampede drivers. “They were like ‘no you’re lying, this is not a service dog,’” Kataria said, “I was asked to get off the bus in front of so many students, not just once, but multiple times. I shouldn’t have to feel different from these kids.” Kataria reported these incidents to Chris Austin, assistant director of transportation, via email. Austin apologized and promptly reminded all Stampede and shuttle drivers that service dogs are permitted to accompany those they support on campus transit, according to Kataria. New York State law does not require documentation for service animals. Some people may not know the purpose of service dogs. Kataria has struggled with anxiety all her life, but about two months ago, she started having severe panic attacks that interfered with her daily life. She began experiencing anxiety- induced seizures. Her doctor and counselor recommended getting a service dog to help her cope with these worsening symptoms. “I used to be up until 4 a.m., just anxious, going crazy and I would literally have panic attacks every day. But since I’ve had him, they are so much less,” Kataria said. Kataria adopted a puppy per her treatment team’s recommendation. Her Yorkipoo – combination of a Yorkshire Terrier and a poodle – is now her service dog. The United States Dog Registry defines three sorts of dogs: service dogs, emotion-
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Akansha Kataria adopted a service dog named Bonzo to help her cope with her anxiety and seizures. Kataria said Bonzo has “100 percent” helped her with her anxiety and seizures.
al support dogs and therapy dogs. A service dog will help with performing basic functions for those who have a disability, like blindness while a therapy dog will provide affection and comfort to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities. In 2012, there were approximately 20,000 service dogs in the U.S., according to the American Humane Association. Kataria said she thinks people assume that because the dog helps her with anxiety, he is just a therapy dog. But her dog is officially recognized as a service dog so she can bring him everywhere. “Instead of being like ‘oh, she has such a cute puppy,’ people will be like, ‘is she crazy? What does she have?’” Kataria said. “Anyone who has a mental disability, they try to hide that side of themselves from people. Like, why would I put him in a vest? It would be like saying, ‘hey, I’m messed up
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and here’s proof.’” Therapy animals do not legally qualify as service animals and therefore aren’t allowed in many public places without documentation. However, Kataria said her dog provides support for both anxiety and seizures and is therefore considered a service dog. She said by being honest about her seizures, she hopes there will be less resistance to bringing her dog to public spaces. Kataria said she has also been approached about Bonzo at the Silverman Library in Capen Hall. “There was this lady who worked there and she was like ‘you can’t bring him in unless you have proof he’s a service animal.’ I don’t carry paperwork on me, that’s not something I should have to do,” Kataria said. Kataria said Bonzo has “100 percent” helped her anxiety. She said Bonzo can tell when she’s upset and will try to comfort her. “It’s like he knows when something’s
wrong,” she said. “Like, when I’m upset or just when I’m not feeling good, I don’t know how, but he just senses it,” Kataria said. “He’ll come snuggle up with me or if I’m trying to push him away, he’ll come sit in my lap and try to do whatever he can to make me feel better.” Kataria said her dog has been comforting for others as well. “Sometimes I’ll take him to the library and kids will literally group up and be like ‘oh my god this is exactly what I needed today,’” she said. Laura Obernesser, Kataria’s Sociology of Diversity instructor, is supportive of the service dog. She asked Obernesser if it was OK to have the dog on the first day of class and Obernesser was “really, really nice about it,” she said. “We should allow students to have a service dog because it’s important to take into account the different needs of different students,” Obernesser said. “She asked me if she could bring her dog to class and I was very open to it, but she was very mature in how she asked.” Kataria leaves at least an hour before her classes start to allow plenty of time for people to play with her dog. She doesn’t mind leaving early because Bonzo makes everyone happy. People often tell her that seeing Bonzo is the highlight of their day. “That just makes me feel really good. This is not just for me, it’s for everyone,” Kataria said. Kataria said she doesn’t like to put Bonzo in a service dog vest because people will look at her differently, but she wants students to understand what emotional therapy dogs are for. “It’s not just like he can help me when I want and then when I want to go out I’ll make him stay at home and just sit in his crate and cry. That’s not fair,” Kataria said. “So like, I want to be able to take him everywhere because I don’t know where I’m going to have a panic attack. It can happen in a restaurant, it can happen in a Starbucks, it can happen anywhere.”
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10/13 7:06 a.m. - A student reported someone tried to gain entry into his residence in Hadley Village. The suspect was described as 5’9” with a full beard, wearing a gray hoodie and black pants, heading toward Flint Road. Police attempted to track with K9, but were unable to continue due to rain.
10/14 12:47 p.m. - Facilities reported damage to walkway light-poles on Maple and Flint Road. Four stainless steel poles were knocked over sometime on between 4 p.m. on Oct. 11and 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 12. Authorities estimated $4,000 in damage. Police filed a report.
10:04 a.m. - A staff member from the Biological Sciences department reported a professor and student involved in a driving accident while on Flint Road. The student said he was late for class and limited information was obtained.
10/15 7:46 a.m. - Patrol checked on injured bird between Fargo and Greiner Hall. Patrol checked the area and was unable to locate the bird.
1:49 p.m. - A Resident Advisor (RA) in Goodyear Hall reported students in Goodyear Hall stated an unknown male entered their dorm room and inscribed the word “die” in their bathroom.
10/16 8:03 a.m. - Police received a report of a male, possibly intoxicated, vomiting and urinating in the Goodyear Loading Dock area. The subject was trying to gain access to Goodyear Hall. Patrol was dispatched.
4:09 p.m. - A student reported another student for taking pictures of her without consent. Patrol was dispatched and cleared a report. Patrol contacted the subject and advised him to stop. Patrol contacted the victim and told her they had made contact with the subject. She informed patrol he did not take it seriously and had already sent her another Snapchat. The student was advised to
4:51 p.m. - A student reported he was attacked in his dorm room on Oct. 9. He reported the incident to his RA but did not file a report with UPD immediately after. Campus Living directed him to file a report with UPD. Patrol filed a report. email: news@ubspectrum.com
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Dance dynamics: Impulse Dance UB club offers a variety of dance classes open to anyone MIRANDA ALBINI STAFF WRITER
Marissa Smith always had a passion for dancing, but because she is a health and human sciences major, she couldn’t take academic dance classes at UB. Academic dance classes at UB are not open to students who are not dance or theater majors. Students who start their college careers and do not major in dance often give up a lifelong hobby. That was until Impulse Dance was formed. Impulse Dance is a student-run club that offers dance classes for people of all majors and skill levels. Impulse Dance was formed in 2004 and offers classes of different styles, including jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop and ballet. Students are the choreographers. The dance routines taught in class are featured in a showcase held at the end of fall and spring semesters for friends and families. “Most people who are in the club are people who have been in dance studios since the time that they could walk,” said Smith, president of Impulse. “This is an opportunity for people to extend on that experience of dance studios but in a much more relaxed [way].” Smith said having students as choreographers adds to the fun and laid-back environment. “We’re all learning how to do things. When I started choreographing for Impulse, I’d never choreographed a large group piece and set it myself. So you’re exchanging ideas [with students] and it’s almost a collaborative effort,” Smith said. The club encourages students interested in choreographing unique styles of dance to get involved. Impulse is always looking for new genres of dance that are not found in the typical dance studio setting. In the past, the club has offered classes in belly-dancing and South African dance.
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Halloween is a week away and students are preparing to go out for the fun weekend. If you’re looking to plan something for this week, grab some pals and immerse yourself in Buffalo’s music scene.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 Lucius - Babeville Brooklyn-based indie group Lucius will be playing at Babeville this week. Singers Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, whose lofi pop approach is very much compelling, head Lucius. The band is touring to promote their second album Good Grief, which was released in March to moderate acclaim. The album features infectious lyrics and instrumentation on songs like “Born Again Teen” and “Gone Insane.” If you’re looking to mix up your week with indie, Lucius will fulfill your musical appetite on Wednesday.
Friday, Oct. 28 The Wailers - Bear’s Den at
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Members of Impulse Dance club during a weekly class. The club offers classes for experienced dancers as well as students who may not have danced in a while or never danced at all.
Choreographers do not need experience to teach their own class. Those who are interested in choreographing have to let the board members know at the informational meetings in the beginning of the semester. The club will then figure out a class for new choreographers to teach. There is no auditioning process or interviewing; auditions are only necessary for the advanced classes, which require both choreographer and student auditions. For general dance classes, nobody is required to audition. The classes are open to teach and take by anyone interested. Elise Martin, choreographer and former club president, said if it weren’t for Impulse, she wouldn’t have come to UB for college. She decided to get her degree at UB because giving up her passion for dance was not an option and there was a dance club here. Martin, a biomedical engineering major,
has been a member of the club for seven years. She has been choreographing since her second semester at UB, where she fell in love with the art form. “I was president of the club my senior year,” Martin said. “Before I stepped up there was only 25 members, but now there’s over 70. When there were less members I didn’t really feel like Impulse was a real club. But now that we have more members and we’re holding more events I think we’re a real functioning club.” Liz Schlent, a freshman biomedical science major, takes two Impulse classes a week. She was a dancer up until she went to high school, but missed being in the studio. When she came to UB and heard about Impulse, she decided to take some classes just for fun. “Impulse is a great way to get involved in campus,” Schlent said. “It’s less competitive
than dancing at a normal studio and many people are taking it just for fun.” There is a variety of skill levels in every class and some people have never taken dance before, which makes this club a stress-free way for people to come and dance together. Impulse holds social events throughout the year and takes part in many community service opportunities. The club recently donated baby clothes to the Harvest House and participated in the crisis services drive through at UB. Smith said that as president, her top priority is to get members more involved in making decisions for the club because that is something that she wishes she could have done as a member.
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loween. This show will move you out of the bars and basements and into another galaxy.
tuoso sound while commemorating the 25th anniversary of his album Passion and Warfare. The guitarist is mostly famous for his songs with legendary musician Frank Zappa. Vai has also shown off his guitar technique with the likes of rock stars Alice Cooper and David Lee Roth. Your mind will be blown when you witness this world-class guitarist play live, so don’t miss out.
The Wailers, who famously backed the great Bob Marley, will be performing Friday night. The classic reggae group from Kingston is on tour and is still joined by original member Aston “Fams” Barrett on bass. Barrett’s original group was an integral part to albums like Exodus where they backed Marley’s top-tier musical ability. Now reformed, the band emulates a similar vibe from their iconic ’70s records. Prepare to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the Wailers this weekend when they take over the falls.
Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 Lotus – Town Ballroom Lotus, the instrumental jazz band full of good vibes, will be holding two shows in Buffalo this weekend. No matter what your Halloween plans look like, this show should fit in perfectly. Lotus was formed in 1999 and plays mostly instrumental music that pulls inspiration from both electronic musicians and jazz-funk riffs. The Saturday show has a Space Disco theme, just in time for Hal-
Saturday, Oct. 29 Steve Coleman and Five Elements - Albright–Knox Art Gallery Saxophonist Steve Coleman will be performing at the Albright-Knox on Saturday. Coleman is most known for creating the genre M-Base – a style that offers a combination of funk, jazz and everything in-between. The alto saxophonist’s performance will kick off Albright-Knox’s Art of Jazz series, which highlights some of jazz music’s golden artists. The sounds of trumpeter Jonathan Findlayson and bassist Anthony Tidd, among others, will accompany Coleman’s brilliant sax playing. Tickets are $29.
Saturday, Oct. 29 Steve Vai - Riviera Theatre One of the premier guitar players in the galaxy will be stopping by Buffalo’s Riviera Theatre. Steve Vai will be displaying his vir-
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Saturday, Oct. 29 Billy Ocean - Bear’s Den at Seneca Niagara Casino Rhythmic tides will be rolling into the Seneca Niagara Casino. Billy Ocean, known for hits such as “Caribbean Queen” and “Suddenly,” will be performing at what is sure to be a lively house. The British singer is best remembered for his successful stint in the ’80s, which included number one hits and a Grammy win. Ocean has collaborated with musicians like R. Kelly and La Toya Jackson along with boasting his own catchy tunes. Expect to “share the same dream” as Ocean when you hear him rock the house on Saturday. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Philip Glick and Domenic Licata speak out on UB Foundation transparency CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
“That’s Mr. Letro’s view,” Licata said. “Our view is the president does not represent the university community in the same way. Certainly he is at the top of the representative of our university, but he does not represent the university in the way that elected governance leaders do.” The chairs of the Faculty Senate, Professional Staff Senate and Student Association Senate are elected to represent the views of the university. “We were trying to include shared governance in the governance of the UB Foundation and one of the values of shared governance is total transparency because when you communicate with trust and total transparency, things tend to move forward,” Glick said. Shared governance is the concept of large, complex educational institutions having all five pillars of governance at the table for every major decision, according to Glick. The five pillars of governance include students, faculty, professional staff, administration and the various councils and boards, Glick said. The UB Foundation, UB Council and Alumni Association are examples of said councils and boards. Glick said shared governance is not only
based on transparency, but also honesty collaboration and “making sure that all the stakeholders’ opinions have been heard before any decisions are actually made.” Flexibility is also another important tenet of shared governance, he said. Glick doesn’t want any energy to be wasted on conspiracies or rumors. He instead wants that energy to go toward “making the university a better place” for the students, professional staff, faculty and community. UBF is very careful to “be proper” about their actions, Licata said. “President Tripathi has expressed that the foundation is an independent entity and independent of UB and what we are asking for really is a fairly significant change in the status quo,” Licata said. “Dr. Glick and I in our terms as chairs in our respective senates have really pushed for the idea of shared governance.” Licata believes every decision made that affects the mission or identity of the university should be done with input from everyone who is affected. Members of the Faculty Senate had mixed reactions to Glick’s proposal. “I think I’ve read in other news organizations that there’s still some faculty members that are very unhappy about this,” Glick said. “When you represent 1800 faculty members you just can’t make everyone hap-
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UB Faculty Senate Chair Philip Glick speaks at a Faculty Senate meeting. Glick requested for a student, professional staff member and faculty member to be added to the UB Foundation board of trustees.
py, but this was an effort to try to make the majority of the people happy and to represent them.” The Faculty Senate has changed its bylaws so that staff and students are represented on the executive committee. The Professional Staff Senate is currently working on an amendment that will allow faculty and students to sit on the staff executive committee, according to Licata.
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Put in work Bulls tight end Mason Schreck continues to play hard in light of team adversity THOMAS ZAFONTE STAFF WRITER
UB football was not looking to start their season at 1-6. The Bulls continue to look like a team that does not have all of its parts together as they struggle through MAC games. Most recently, the Bulls suffered a blowout 44-7 loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday. For senior tight end Mason Schreck, this game will not hold him back. The Bulls are trying to find their footing and Schreck remains a consistent bright spot for the team. Schreck has averaged 42.6 yards per game, with another strong showing on Saturday. This consistent play is something both Schreck and coaches attribute to his work ethic. “I pride myself on working harder than the guy across from me. I took pride in that all off-season and honestly my whole life, ever since I wanted to do this,” Schreck said. “I have high aspirations for myself and I want to carry that for the whole year.” Schreck believes in making the most of opportunities when the team plays. For him, it is about playing the best possible game of football and putting in the time. Schreck is often one of the first players back to practicing after games. Whether it’s extra catches outside of practice or putting
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Mason Schreck throws a block against Albany. He has been a bright spot this year for an anemic Buffalo offense.
in more time in the gym, Schreck is willing to put in the work. Each week, Schreck treats the upcoming teams as just another football game. This “different team, same game” mentality helps the team’s morale according to Schreck. “It keeps us consistent, we never get too high and we never get too low. That is football, there is a lot of ups and downs throughout the season,” Schreck said. “You never know what each day and each week is going to bring. Just going in with that fighter and killer mentality, helps to not dwell on the best
on always look forward to the next one.” Tight end coach Alan Hensell recalls several occasions where Schreck would be in the training facility bright and early watching film on his own. Hensell could see that not only was Schreck looking at upcoming opponents, but was evaluating his own performance. “When he comes to practice, every drill we do he does at 100mph. He understands the importance of every play in practice, going hard and doing things the right way. All while setting a great example for our young-
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er players,” Hensell said. Schreck has played with a wide variety of players, from players who have come and gone to big names like Khalil Mack. It has become his job now to teach others as those before him taught him. “I came in and there was a lot of really good tight ends here before me. Kind of showed me the ropes, did a great job with that. So did the coaches, they both took me under their wing and molded me into the player I am today,” Schreck said. “As a senior this year I have to fill that role now and take the younger guys in the room and take them under my wing.” Both Schreck and Hensell feel that leading by example is how Schreck will be most effective as a leader. Schreck knows that many players look up to him, not just because of his experience, but because of his play. Practice is where Schreck feels he can be the most influential to his teammates. Schreck admitted that he isn’t the most vocal, but when he is on the field, his drive for the game can also inspire his teammates. It is on the practice field his stellar work ethic and consistency can most easily be seen. Schreck is still an adamant supporter for his team, despite their slow season. He feels that they are a talented team, but aren’t performing to their potential. He attributes this performance to himself and his fellow seniors, who need to do more to help out younger players. He feels this season has taught him that you can never get too high or too low. “There is a lot of football to play, I think a lot of guys are taking pride in that. We are still going to fight no matter what our record is, we are just going to go into every game and make the most of opportunities. We got a lot of talent on this team, we just have to execute better and finish that is what football is all about.” email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Gridiron Report Card Reviewing Buffalo’s 44-7 loss to Northern Illinois DANIEL PERTUCCELLI STAFF WRITER
Saturday was underwhelming for the Buffalo Bulls (1-6, 0-3 Mid-American Conference) as they were thoroughly defeated by the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-6, 0-3 MAC), 44-7. The Bulls entered Saturday searching for their first conference win. They left it with their biggest defeat of the season to a team who only had one win prior to the game. Here’s The Spectrum’s positional breakdown.
Quarterback: F Freshman quarterback Tyree Jackson had one of his least efficient games in his young career. He tripled his interception total, throwing four picks in the game. All four picks also came in the first half. The first two did make contact with the receivers, so responsibility falls more on the receivers than Jackson but the second two were bad throws. Regardless four picks in one half is pretty difficult for any team to comeback from. Jackson did complete 61 percent of his passes for 203 yards, but the negative far outweighs the positive. Running backs: BThe Bulls running backs have finally crossed the 100-yard mark for the first time in five games. It’s also the first time they’ve had a rushing touchdown in that span. Senior running back Jordan Johnson finally got back on track, leading the way with 97 yards and a touchdown. His 29-yard touchdown run to the outside was one of Buffalo’s best offensive plays of the day. He did it on only 13 carries, averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Sophomore running back Johnathan Hawkins had a good day receiving with five catches for 35 yards.
Wide receivers and tight ends: F For the third straight week, Buffalo had nine different players catch a pass. None of them had over 50 yards. The receivers were responsible for the first two Buffalo interceptions since both came on shallow cross routes. Junior receiver Kamathi Holsey and senior tight end Mason Schreck were both hit in the hands and tipped the ball in the air allowing for the Huskies defense to grab them. The receivers were a big part of Johnson’s touchdown with Holsey pushing a cornerback about 10 yards down field before pancaking him. Offensive line: C The Bulls had a decent showing in the run game but regressed in pass blocking. Since Jackson’s first start of the year, the Bulls haven’t allowed more than one sack in a game until they allowed two on Saturday. Jackson also finished with only five yards on eight carries. He had trouble getting out of the backfield on a lot of his runs. The line allowed five tackles for loss. The Bulls need to control the line of scrimmage if they hope to turn things around in the last five games of the year. Defensive Line: F Things have not been going well for the Buffalo defensive line. They’ve allowed over 300 rushing yards in five out of their seven games this season. The unit seems to be wearing down. Buffalo hasn’t controlled the trenches all year and teams continue to run it down their throats. Through their seven games, they’ve faced about 54 rushes a game and since week one, no team has rushed less than 45 times. Senior defensive end Brandon Crawford was able to collect two tackles for loss. Linebackers: F Saturday was a prime example of why
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UB football coaches and players stand on the sideline. UB football was blown out Saturday by Northern Illinois. They are 0-3 in the MAC this season.
Buffalo has officially allowed over 2,000 yards rushing all season. The linebackers are as much to blame as the defensive lineman. With only one tackle for loss in the entire unit, they struggled to get stops. Northern Illinois senior quarterback Anthony Maddie is the third quarterback to be the leading rusher against the Bulls. The linebackers have had trouble containing teams especially when they utilize read options and jet sweeps. Sophomore linebacker Khalil Hodge finished with 11 tackles, his fifth double digit game of the year. Defensive backs: BBuffalo has kept teams under 200 passing yards in six of their seven games this season, including all three MAC opponents. Saturday was also the highest volume of passing the Bulls have faced all year and they held up decently. Maddie completed 53 percent of his passes but generally Buffalo had good coverage. Junior safety Tim Roberts had the first interception of his career, though it came on the Huskies last possession of the game. He also finished second in the game with eight tackles. Senior cor-
nerback Boise Ross had a game-high three pass breakups. Special Teams: F The special team’s biggest mistake of the day was the very first play of the game. Senior receiver Aregeros Turner returned the opening kickoff of the day for 97 yards, sparking the Huskies. The Bulls didn’t do much with their own return game and sophomore kicker Adam Mitcheson made his only kick of the day, an extra point. Coaching: F The Bulls returned to their flat starts this week with two interceptions on their first two drives. These mistakes were not products of play calling but they still need to work on getting their team coming out strong. The defense also continued their trend – their inability to stop an athletic offense. The coaching staff needs to do a better job preparing their team for these read option offenses. Running quarterbacks continue to destroy Buffalo and no one appears to have any answers. email: sports@ubspectrum.com