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Do you believe that general education courses are just something you have to 'get out of the way' - they won't really benefit you in any way?
Overall, do you believe that the General Education program enhanced (or enhances) your academic experience at UB?
Is World Civilizations a valuable course that should be required of all students?
68 percent of students don’t find current gen eds valuable By 2016, students entering UB may not be puzzled by phrases like “integrated clusters” and “e-portfolios” – the terms are the key to UB’s proposed general education overhaul. The majority of students aren’t satisfied with UB’s current general education requirements – a UB survey showed 68 percent of students surveyed thought the required classes were just something to “get out of the way.” On Friday, the General Education committee – which is leading the charge for a new curriculum – hosted its second open forum about the suggested new program, which emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills as well as capstone projects and studying aboard. Overall, the proposal was well received by attendees of the forum who feel an overhaul is needed. “Our desire was to build an unapologetic, student-centered program built around high-impact educational practices to reassert UB’s commitment to the liberal arts and focus on delivering knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable our students to flourish in a diverse, dynamic and rapidly changing world,” said Andrew Stott, dean of undergraduate education. The proposed curriculum has 35-39 credits worth of classes compared to 39-48 in the existing program. Currently, onethird of a student’s courses are general education requirements – but many students are getting exempt from certain classes like foreign language and writing skills. Stott said the current program has gradually eroded. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Charles Zukoski said at Friday’s open forum he has set aside $3 million annually to invest in the program.
“That is new money on the table above and beyond what we’re already putting into general education across the campus,” he said. “It is an indication of our will – the will of the faculty – to grow this program because we think it’s so valuable to the students that we educate and call our alum once they leave us.” Only 19 percent of students said they “strongly agree” that the current program “enhances” their academic experience, according to a UB survey of 3,000 students. The survey shows 34 percent “moderately agree” with the same statement. The new program reinforces students’ interest by offering classes potentially related to their fields of study. Breaking down the proposed curriculum The program proposes a first-year seminar for freshman and transfer students. A communication literacy sequence – that in addition to writing skills focuses on oral, digital and visual presentations – will replace the current writing and composition requirement. Students also may have to take fewer science credits than the current seven to 10 under a new scientific literacy and inquiry requirement. The proposed math and quantitative reasoning class may allow students to fulfill their math requirement with classes that could focus on things like credit card debt or personal finance, according to the proposal. The proposed curriculum also has students complete three classes within two “clusters,” one categorized as “thematic” and the other as “global.” Students in the future may be making decisions about what type of “cluster” track they want to take. These classes are related to each other under the same theme, which doesn’t exist in UB’s current setup. The thematic integrative clus-
ter will have students take three classes connected by topic – students would potentially have a choice of five topics: health, humanities, innovation, justice and environment. This cluster would take the place of the current social science and history requirements. About 49 percent of students surveyed found World Civilizations – which currently exists as a required history sequence – to not be a valuable class. The global integrative cluster would allow students to pick one of three tracks: a global/diversity track, in which students would have a choice of three
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connected classes similar to the “thematic” cluster, another that allows students to take at least nine credits of a single language or one that allows students to study abroad for six credits. As part of the proposed general education requirements, students will have to create a digital portfolio called an “eportfolio.” Each student will need to complete an “integrative capstone,” which uses the e-portfolio, to graduate. Students will start the portfolio, which will archive a student’s academic career, at college ori-
entation. Stott said he wants to promote “folio thinking,” which means thinking about “ideas, concepts, classes, content in relation to other things.” UB community concerns At Friday’s open forum, the e-portfolio caused a lot of questions among the present faculty, as they wondered how effectively students might use the platform. Barbara Bono, an English professor, suggested the digital platform couldn’t replace human interaction. “I want to suggest that the marvelous tools that we have that enhance efficiency like present-day learning platforms or the e-portfolio aren’t going to substitute for that thought and continually renewed human effort that we’re going to need,” she said. Bono said if tools like the eportfolio substitute for human interactive learning, students would eventually feel they are just learning from a “screen.” She said the platform would require periodic in-person meetings to be successful. Michael Cowen, a mathematics professor, asked the panel of seven faculty members present at Friday’s forum to elaborate on how the e-portfolio will be overseen. He said he worries about how consistently the suggested digital portfolio would be used. Stott agrees there is potential for the e-portfolio to become “another electronic sign-in” for students to “fritter it away.” He said the first-year seminar would work closely with the eportfolio as a part of the syllabus to ensure students understand the goals of it throughout their academic career. Faculty could also use the e-portfolio as a required mode to submit assignments so students could start using it consistently, he said. Stott said there are still some unknown elements about how
exactly the e-portfolios would work, but the committee is running a pilot program of it with more than 800 students this semester. Colleen Culleton, an assistant professor in Spanish, asked if most undergraduate students will end up finishing their general education requirements in their chosen discipline or go beyond their major. “I’m wondering if the intention here is for students to step out of their comfort zone or if it’s to explore the breadth of one particular area on campus?” she asked at Friday’s forum. UB is still required to follow the SUNY General Education Requirements (GER), which provides the guidelines for every student to graduate in compliance with the State of New York, Stott said. The clusters fulfill the SUNY requirements and allow students to branch out to different departments through the various themes if they so choose. While it may be possible to have students fulfill the clusters only within their major, Stott hopes there will not be many “incurious students.” Walt Hakala, an English assistant professor, asked the panel for the “reason behind a onesize-fits-all approach” instead of separating the requirements for different schools. Stott said this is for “clarity of purpose” and to create a “distinctive UB flavor” for the curriculum. This will allow all UB students to share intellectual experiences and simplify the program for students, faculty and staff, he said. Jeri Jaeger, a professor of linguistics and former associate dean of undergraduate education, asked about the potential “massive number of new courses” that departments would have to create to fulfill the new cluster themes. SEE GEN ED, PAGE 5
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Revised Regents a boon to struggling schools Increased opportunities to learn vocational skills would be legitimized by new topics on Regents exams Standardized testing in Buffalo could become a little less tedious for high school students, as New York’s Board of Regents prepares to votes on a proposal which would allow testing in a wider variety of subjects. Currently, students are required to pass Regents exams in English, U.S. history and government, global history and geography, science and math in order to earn a Regents diploma. Expanding testing beyond traditional academic subjects is an important step in acknowledging the diversity of students’ interests and skills. It displays students who thrive in vocational settings – but may struggle in traditional classrooms – their work is valued as well and worthy of a diploma. Under the proposed plan, students can opt out of one the traditional exams and take a test related to technical or vocational skills such as information management, manufacturing, cooking and arts. This proposal holds a great deal of promise. But it does raise
some questions that need to be addressed. Objectively assessing a student’s aptitude at math or history isn’t much of a challenge, but with new examinations testing students’ skills as artists or chefs, evaluation becomes a much more subjective experience. Assessment criteria for these new topics will need to be carefully developed and rigorously reviewed, to ensure that these tests still act as a standard towards which students can strive. Of greater importance is the matter of balance – offering students greater incentives to take relevant technical courses while not detracting from their academic experiences. Vocational study is a fantastic option for many students, but traditional academic courses still have merit for much of these high schools’ populations, and these increased testing options could become a distraction without proper management. If students view the revised Regents as an opportunity to avoid taking a math test, then
these changes could end up doing more harm than good. The district needs to make it clear that testing in technical areas is not an easy way out, but rather an equivalent, rigorous option that requires equal preparation and study. Fortunately, this seems achievable as the proposal comes alongside State Education Commissioner John King’s critique of school administrators’ apparent apathy toward vocational opportunities for high school students. Last year, the commissioner introduced a program that required the district to provide students at East and Lafayette high schools – two of Buffalo’s most underperforming schools with many impoverished and immigrant students – free access to career and technical education courses at Erie 1 BOCES, Buffalo’s center for vocational training. Currently, the center primarily serves nearby suburban and rural districts, but the opportunity for schools in the city of Buffalo to participate now exists. Despite the promise of this
program, which could allow students (many of whom are still learning English) who struggled in academic classes to succeed in alternative environments and learn skills they might find more valuable than those gained in a traditional classroom, district leaders failed to promote it among students, and many didn’t enroll or ended up dropping out. But the commissioner reported the students he spoke with, who took courses at BOCES, highly enjoyed the experience. With a new school year beginning, Buffalo high schools can try again, and acknowledge and appreciate the diverse needs of their students and utilize the resources that the commissioner and the district have handed to them. The legitimization of vocational skills the revised Regents would allow might just be the encouragement that administrators need to fully embrace this opportunity and share it with students who so desperately need a second chance. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
How to get away with angering the journalistic community Author of New York Times article learns journalists can’t – and shouldn’t – employ racial stereotypes without backlash Television producer, director and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes is arguably best known for the shows she’s created, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” but that’s not why she’s making headlines today. The newest show from Rhimes’ production company, “How to Get Away with Murder” inspired Alessandra Stanley, The New York Times’ chief television critic to profile the television maven. Unfortunately, Stanley’s inspiration was too deeply rooted in racial stereotypes and cultural assumptions for her attempted praise to achieve anything but outrage. Stanley cuts right to it with her cringe-worthy lede, explaining that “When Shonda Rhimes writes her autobiography, it should be called ‘How to Get Away With Being an Angry Black Woman.’” Apparently, all of Shonda Rhimes’ success – the multiple hit television shows, the Emmys, her $40 billion net worth – plays second fiddle to the color of her
skin. The play on words is clever, but not clever enough to justify the racial stereotyping the Stanley promotes. Through Stanley’s attempt at humor, she instead suggests that being black and being “angry” (here, Stanley had a whole gamut of adjectives to select – strong, outspoken, confident – but Rhimes being a black woman, “angry” seemed to fit the bill for the author) is equally problematic as murder. Existing as a black woman is something to “get away with,” something that maybe, with a little luck, people just won’t notice, or will be kind enough to look past, according to Stanley. If nothing else, Stanley is consistent – the rest of her article is just as troublesome and obliviously racist as her opening lines. There are simple inaccuracies, as Stanley ignores that Rhimes is not actually the creator of “How to Get Away with Murder.” Rhimes is a producer, but the creator is Peter Nowalk – as a
white man, he can’t be the focus of Stanley’s pun about being angry. And that’s one of the primary issues with Stanley’s argument. Everyone – of any gender and any race – gets angry on her show. Yes, Olivia Pope has some impressively furious monologues on “Scandal” but so does Cyrus Beene, her white male counterpart. Miranda Bailey is angry on “Grey’s Anatomy,” but so is Meredith Grey. And Pope and Bailey, along with Beene and Grey and every other character on Rhimes’ show, experience and express the entire spectrum of human emotion – usually over the course of a single episode. That’s part of what makes “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy” so addicting and entertaining. Stanley’s claims Rhimes’ shows transcend race are equally problematic. She means this as a compliment, but instead ends up suggesting that ignoring racial differences, rather than acknowledging and embracing them, is progressive. Rhimes’ shows are progressive because they do the opposite. They point out the challenges of living as a minority and demonstrate that race and cultural identity should be appreciated,
not ignored. Stanley’s article, however, ultimately demonstrates some of those challenges that minorities face. She demotes Nicole Beharie, a black actress who plays one of the lead characters on “Sleepy Hollow” to a mere “sidekick” when compared to her white male partner. She labels Octavia Spencer as “sassy” and “bossy” and implies – no, actually, she states outright – that Viola Davis is less attractive than other black women because she is darker skinned and therefore “less classically beautiful.” Obviously Stanley was too deeply entrenched in her own rhetoric to notice as she praised Rhimes for breaking down stereotypes, she herself reinforces them – so where were Stanley’s editors? Who reviewed this article? The New York Times is one of, if not the, most highly regarded news publications in the world. It’s the standard of journalism toward which writers strive and yet somehow this article slipped through. This piece itself is atrocious but so, too, is the Times’ oversight. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
Buffalo’s defense finally shows up
OWEN O’BRIEN MANAGING EDITOR Buffalo’s ‘D’ entered Saturday allowing 46 points and 502 yards per game. Norfolk State’s offense totaled 20 points and 637 yards through its first three games. One of these statistics had to drastically change. And even though Norfolk State is an FCS school without a win this season, it was no guarantee that the Bulls’ defense would take the game over. Well, Buffalo’s ‘D’ took the game over. After a 68-yard Norfolk State touchdown pass on the team’s second possession, the Buffalo defense allowed only 6 more yards the remainder of the half. The Spartans didn’t complete another pass until the fourth quarter – 41
minutes later. “Defensively, we really found our identity,” said senior linebacker Jake Stockman. “After that specific play, the mentality on the sideline wasn’t anger toward each other, but anger toward not doing what we know we can do. That kind of lights a little fuel under our butt.” A ‘not again’ moment came into my head after that big touchdown. The Bulls had just scored a 92-yard touchdown of their own, but another shootout was the last thing the Bulls needed in their final non-conference game. After seeing all the explosive plays of the previous three games, I knew this one had the potential to be the same. And Buffalo hadn’t fared well against FCS schools recently. Duquesne had 28 points and 373 yards against UB in the season opener. Last year, Stony Brook had 23 points and 440 yards. But those thoughts quickly escaped. Nine of Norfolk State’s first half plays went for negative yards. When you add in the three incompletions, less than half of the plays (9 for 21) were for a gain. The Bulls finished with three sacks and 10 tackles for loss after totaling only five sacks and 13 tackles for loss in their first three games combined. Norfolk State finished with only seven points and 215 yards. I don’t care how bad the team you are playing is: These numbers say a lot.
Buffalo needed a 36-7 victory and dominant defensive performance. Although defensive players said after the game they never lost confidence, it’s hard to believe that’s true after watching three offensive outbursts to begin the season. “I feel like our mojo never left,” said senior safety Adam Redden. “We started out kind of slow, we got to pick it up. We play with more of a swagger now.” That word “swagger,’ which is quickly becoming the most overused term in sports, means a lot more after shutting a team down for all 60 minutes – or at least 59:50. Norfolk State averaged 2.5 yard per carry. Its quarterback, Terrance Ervin, completed only three of 12 attempts. The three completions were the fewest allowed by Buffalo in the Division-I era – dating to 1999. The Bulls entered as the better team and, for the first time all season, proved it. Redden led the Bulls with six tackles. He added one and a half tackles for losses and a forced fumble. Newly converted cornerback Boise Ross and linebacker Nick Gilbo had five tackles each. But again, this was against an FCS school. This must be factored in. Not only an FCS school, but one that struggled against other FCS universities. The “real season” is about to begin. And the question still remains: Can Buffalo’s ‘D’ contain MidAmerican Conference competition?
At least we saw there is potential for this this to happen. There are no more FCS schools. There are also no more ‘Baylor’s.’ Every game is winnable and against a comparable school. There are no more excuses. The Bulls’ 2-2 start to the season is what many fans and media members expected. The 502 yards per game wasn’t. Neither were the 46 points per game or 20 allowed touchdowns through three games. “You’re never where you want to be being 2-2. You want to be 4-0. Period. End of story,” said head coach Jeff Quinn. “At this point we’re not going to live in the past. We’re going to learn and get better.” But now, the Bulls have encouraging film to learn from. Not from only a particular defensive series, but an entire game. That hasn’t happened since Buffalo’s 44-7 victory against Miami Ohio last November. The Bulls begin conference play with Miami Ohio, who is 0-3 to begin the season. And Miami Ohio has a 17-10 loss to FCS Eastern Kentucky this season. Buffalo has to forget about the previous four games. They don’t mean anything anymore. As junior quarterback Joe Licata put it, “We have no choice.” The season begins Saturday. We’ll see how far “swagger” takes this team. email: owen.obrien@ubspectrum.com
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LIFE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Going the distance on cardboard Fire eaters, fried dough and fireworks UB Honors College hosts Great Cardboard Regatta Student Association “owns the fall” with annual carnival
SHAROL SHAMSOR STAFF WRITER After a week of chilling temperatures, UB students went out to enjoy the warm and sunny weather by Lake LaSalle with their boats – which were made of cardboard. Around 50 parents and students relished in the DJ’s upbeat music and the sight of students swimming their cardboard pieces toward the finish line, after many had sunk shortly after the race began. University at Buffalo’s Honors College held its first Great Cardboard Regatta at Lake LaSalle on Saturday. Boats were constructed from materials such as cardboard, duct tape and waterlog noodles, but participants were not restricted from using their creativity and imagination. Senior civil engineering majors Vincent Santoro and Edward Almeter named their team the Molokai Cops and won the race. “Definitely put in about eight hours into [the boat],” Santoro said. “We went through about three rolls of duct tape, couple of pizza boxes and the starting kit they gave us.” The Molokai Cops were the fastest and remained on the boat the longest, even though they were completely soaked as soon as they reached the finish line. Their boat had sunk after it consistently stayed above water throughout the race. Santoro said his team was confident, but Almeter conceded he was a little nervous because they didn’t test their boat prior to the race. Three prizes were available to the teams: a ‘Picasso’ for the boat with the best design, a ‘Titanic’ for the team with the most epic sinking and a ‘Going-the-Distance’ for the team with the quickest timing, which the Molokai Cops won with a time of 3:07.
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UB Honors College hosted its first Great Cardboard Regatta, where students built boats out of cardboard and raced each other on Lake LaSalle. Vinny Santoro (left) and Ed Almeter (right), both senior civil engineers won the “Going-the-Distance” award for the fastest time. Front is Vinny Santoro, senior civil engineer. In the back is Ed Almeter, senior civil engineer
Kelly Coughlin, a junior biological sciences major and Stephanie Kong, a junior chemical engineering major, formed H.M.S Cornelius and finished in second place with a time of 4:29. Coughlin admitted to building the boat the night before the race or as she calls it, “traditional college style.” She said her boat was the “most daring” and her team was at an advantage because of their combined light weight. The other student creators of the event included Sharon Lin, a junior chemical engineering major, and Nigel Michki, a junior computational physics major. Megan Bragdon, the program coordinator for the University Honors College, was also present to advise the student creators. Part of the event’s goal was the raise money for scholarships. The $50 signup fee went toward the Honorabull Scholarship, which is a small grant for students who want to do a startup project, according to Bragdon.
Bragdon said the scholarship is “entrepreneurial” and “servicebased in the city of Buffalo.” The Getzville Fire Department was at the event to monitor participants as they raced across Lake LaSalle. Participants were also given lifejackets when they entered the water. Trevor Smith, a member of the Getzville Fire Department, mentioned it was interesting see the concepts of the boats and how they would work. The fire department had two boat crews in the water monitoring the contestants and people on land to ensure students crossed the lake safely. The three judges were Andrew Stott, the dean of undergraduate education, Philip Kiernan, assistant professor of classics, and Marc Krouse, senior manager and graphic designer of New Era Cap. Lin said the event went well and she is excited to test her cardboard creativity again next year. email: news@ubspectrum.com
Goldfish in plastic bags became new members of some families this weekend as students took part in at games of luck or chance at The Student Association Carnival. SA held the fair next to the bookstore on North Campus on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of Family Weekend. The more than 5,500 students and family members who participated in the special weekend had the opportunity to enjoy free games, rides, food and live music. The carnival is SA’s longest running event, dating back to before the 1950s. The purpose of the carnival is to create a fun and exciting atmosphere in a safe environment, according SA Entertainment Coordinator Marc Rosenblitt. The carnival, which was mainly funded by SA, cost between $55,000 and $60,000, according SA President James Ingram. Tiana Cintron, a junior studio art major, enjoyed the carnival as a way to escape the daily grind of college. “You should have fun sometimes,” Cintron said. “It’s a good break from all of the studying and exams.” Students started pouring in at the beginning of the carnival to get first dibs on the free food, rides and games. At least 30 students waited in each line for the mechanical bull and four big spinning rides. “I like how it’s quiet in the beginning,” said Lauren Pochatko, a senior theater major who took home a new goldfish. “Later on it will be too hard to get on rides.” Students, parents and chil-
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Excitement flew high as students and their families tried their hand at games of chance, ate classic carnival food and experienced Gforces on free rides at the Student Association Carnival this weekend.
dren waited in line to play ball toss and shoot basketballs. There were also live jazz bands, such as the Michael King Project, which had a crowd of people dancing and recording the performance on their phones. This was followed by Pyromancy, a fire performance dance troupe. Members took turns slowly eating fire on sticks. UB Smash Club held a bungee run, which had students charging forward just to be flung back against the giant inflatable platform. Hungry students waited in line for hotdogs, popcorn and nachos for more than 20 minutes. Long lines and dropping temperatures didn’t stop students from staying until the carnival’s end. “The lines aren’t great, but everything is free,” said Daniel Matthew, a sophomore communication major. “What more can you ask for?” CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE
FREE PRESENTATION OPEN TO ALL UB STUDENTS
Using Social Media for Social Change What One Can Do to Change the World Tuesday, September 23, 2014 • Noon - 1:30 p.m. • No RSVP Required UB Student Union Theater Room 201 on North Campus
Free event for students, faculty and staff We are living in a connected world where individuals can harness the power of their social networks by connecting online with people who share their passion. You have the power to make difference in the world – volunteering, raising money, or committing small acts of kindness for a social cause. This talk will inspire you to find your passion and use social media to make positive change.
Beth Kanter, co-author of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit, is a wellestablished international leader in nonprofits' use of social media. Beth has over 30 years working in the nonprofit sector in technology, training, and capacity and has facilitated trainings for nonprofits on every continent in the world (except Antarctica). Her first book, The Networked Nonprofit, introduced the sector to a new way of thinking and operating in a connected world. Her second book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit - Using Data to Change the World, is a practical guide for using measurement and learning to achieve social impact. Watch Beth in Doing good online: Beth Kanter at TEDxBerkeley. She is the author of Beth's Blog: How Networked Nonprofits Leverage Networks and Data for Social Change, considered the go-to source for how nonprofits can use networks and social media for social change. Beth was named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company and one of the BusinessWeek's "Voices of Innovation for Social Media." She was Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation 2009-2013.
Learn more about this event at socialwork.buffalo.edu/socialchange
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The Spin Doctors bring acrobatic performance before the Bulls play Norfolk
Other students weren’t as excited about the carnival atmosphere. “Even though I’m totally for free things, I think that they should give us books instead of throwing on a purposeless affair,” said Eleni Mazur, a senior English and education major. “It’s awful that we’re making this a priority.” There were SA fliers posted around the carnival stating it was funded by the mandatory student activity fee, which is the $94.75 undergraduates pay to SA each semester. Some students felt that the carnival would be less crowded if it were held for longer than four hours. “If the carnival were on a Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. more students would be able to come and it wouldn’t be as packed within these few hours,” said Dana Hale, a junior psychology major. Once the sun went down, carnival lights lit up North Campus. The Ferris wheel, tents and hundreds of people crowded under the carnival’s tents. Music mixed with the screams of people on rides and the smell of curly fries from the Big Blue food truck and the sugar from the fried dough stand. After the carnival, the UB Marching Band led everyone to the bonfire and pep rally to excite students for the UB football game against Norfolk the next day. The night ended with fireworks exploding over campus. The fun didn’t end as the carnival closed – students can revive their carnival spirit by attending Spirit Week in and around the Student Union from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. Activities will include bungee machines, wing-eating contests and window painting. email: features@ubspectrum.com
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Editor’s note: This article is a satire piece and should be taken as such.
YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM UB’s Tailgate Concert Series continued Saturday with The Spin Doctors. The group’s acrobatic performance entertained the crowd before the Bulls took on Norfolk State.
TORI ROSEMAN ASST. ARTS EDITOR After a band plays its final chord, lead singers often take a bow, wave to the crowd and thank everyone for coming out. Not Chris Barron of The Spin Doctors. He ended his set at Saturday’s tailgate with a heel stretch, kicking his leg straight in the air. “I see playing live as Kung Fu,” said Barron, 47, in an interview after the show. “Years go by and you learn how to conserve energy on stage, make more of an effect while doing less and when to go totally berserk.” The Spin Doctors, an alternative rock band, played at Stampede Square Saturday before the Bulls’ game against Norfolk State. The show was part of UB Athletics’ Tailgate Concert Series. The band came together in New York City more than a decade ago with beginnings firmly planted in the blues scene of the late ’80s. The motley group was originally called Blues Traveler, but changed its image to The Spin Doctors after the
Can’t Be Wrong.” They’ve released six albums, each one alternative rock in sound, featuring heavy guitar solos and often fast-paced, wordy lyrics. Their style is infused with a smooth, bluesy edge that slows down the tempo and relaxes the bass. The Spin Doctors closed the show with “Scotch and Water Blues,” but came back with “Yo Mama’s a Pajama” in an encore performance. Fans roared as Barron impressed the crowd one last time with his acrobatics, flinging his legs in the air and proving that alternative rock is still alive and kicking. “I heard [The Spin Doctors] years ago, but I’ve never seen them live,” said North Tanowanda resident Maggie Maroney, an elementary school teacher. “They put on an exciting show. I’m glad I moved closer to hear them.” Three Dog Night is the next group set to play in the Tailgate Concert Series. They’ll take the stage Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Stott said the proposal is meant to just absolve the undergraduate college courses, or UGC prefix. World Civilization classes, for example, could still be offered but under an existing department rather than be a UGC class, Stott said. “Those very big service courses that float free of any departmental ownership has caused trouble in assessment and wide variation across the sections and some of them are not even compliant with SUNY,” Stott said. Stacy Hubbard, an English professor, said she and others are concerned about the potential for students to avoid taking a foreign language under the “global” cluster. “Like many people, I’m still pondering the elimination of the language requirement or
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addition of current drummer Aaron Comess and bass guitarist Mark White. The band opened with its 1993 hit “What Time Is It?” as Barron showed off his flexibility by fan kicking his leg during musical interludes. The set was a mixture of old and new music, performing singles off the band’s latest album, If The River Was Whiskey, including the title track, as well as songs off its first album Turn It Upside Down. After a hip-hop themed fall fest and a country tailgate artist last week, students had a chance to experience a different genre. “It’s nice to have some alternative rock, it’s different than what they usually have at UB,” said Millie Pal, a sophomore pharmacy major. Barron took time between songs to speak to the audience about the excitement of the tailgate and history of the band. He also spoke to a young fan when he discovered it was the boy’s first rock concert and promptly passed him a pair of drumsticks. The Spin Doctors are best known for their early ’90s hits “Two Princes” and “Little Miss
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Dear Anne: I am totally overwhelmed with homework and studying. I don’t know where it’s all coming from and, suddenly, I have two midterms next week! How can I manage my time through all this? Dear Misguided Reader: You sound like a classic, sniveling, pathetic follower. Hasn’t anyone ever told you to be a leader? Stand up for yourself. I mean that literally. Stand up in the middle of class and demand midterms be postponed. Don’t cop out and make your demands during your professors’ office hours. That is a sign of weakness. If you lay out your ultimatum during class, then your professors will admire your strength and leadership. They will see you are a critical thinker and you are solution-oriented. The tyranny of professors handing out assignments and testing their classes must be stopped. You now have a chance to stand up and improve the lives of your peers. Save them from this oppression! As Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Dear Anne: I’m dorming this year and I probably never will again. Here’s why: There are two people in my hall that I just can’t stand. They’re loud during quiet hours, they take really long showers, they leave the bathroom a mess and they’re just super annoying. How can I get some peace? Dear Misguided Reader: When it comes to dealing with people that you don’t necessarily like or agree with, the most advisable recourse is usually violence. Perhaps, I’d best leave it at that. Best wishes. Dear Anne: Before being able to register for classes this year, I had to get a meningitis vaccine. What was that all about, and will I have to do it again next year? Dear Misguided Reader: This question is so wrong that it makes me roll my eyes in disgust. You got a vaccine in the hopes that your brain would not swell. I’m sorry, but isn’t that exactly what you came to college for? If you don’t expect your brain to expand during your education, for what reason are you spending thousands of dollars? It’s a complete waste of your time and money. You agreed to a medical procedure that you had no knowledge about just because the government told you to. Oh, come on, even with your tiny shriveled un-swollen brain you can figure out why that’s a terrible idea. There’s a conspiracy here, of course, the government is making you get this vaccine in order to prevent you from learning well. This will cause you to stay at college longer, putting more and more tuition money in the state’s pocket. Sheep. email: features@ubspectrum.com
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UB screens students, monitors Ebola outbreak in Africa AYLIN ERDOGAN STAFF WRITER
When some international students arrived to UB for the start of this semester, the university screened them for symptoms of Ebola. UB students from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa saw a nurse, who checked on the students using the Center of Disease Control’s and county health department’s guidelines, according to a UB release. All of the students appeared healthy, according to the university. “Our student health staff worked closely with the Erie County Department of Health to understand protocols for observing symptoms and responding to illness should it occur,” said UB spokesman Della Contrada. UB is one of many U.S. colleges and universities that host a significant number of students and faculty staff who travel internationally, although no UB staff or faculty members have recently traveled to Ebola-affected areas. Schools, like UB, have been collaborating with Center for Disease Control (CDC) on the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak. There are 21 students from Nigeria, which is not experiencing a severe outbreak, enrolled in UB classes, according to a university release. The current Ebola outbreak began in West Africa, where the first cases were recorded in March. This is the largest and most complex outbreak since the Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). There is currently no known cure or vaccine approved for human use. Della Contrada said monitoring student health on the disease will be handled by UB Student Health Services on an “as needed basis.” He said UB has “sufficient resources to evaluate and
EMILY LI, THE SPECTRUM Temitope Olalekan, a junior exercise science major and vice president of African SA, said educating UB students on the Ebola virus disease outbreak is the best way to provide insight about the disease. The current ebola outbreak originated in West Africa with the fatality rate averaging around 50 percent, according to World Health Organization.
diagnose an Ebola case with the help of the [Erie] County Health Department.” Susan Snyder, director of UB Student Health Services, said the department and all medical care facilities in Erie County received instructions from the Erie County Department of Health in early August. Health Services has communicated with individual students who may be at increased risk due to recent travel from an Ebola-affected region. She said the CDC also provides guidance to health care providers and to the public through its website and posted a bulletin specifically for colleges and universities. Temitope Olalekan, a junior exercise science major and vice president of the African Student Association, said it is challenging for the health staff to diagnose
a case because it would have to be reliant on volunteers stepping forward. Olalekan said he feels contacting students from Ebola-affected regions could make newly arrived students feel “uncomfortable.” As of Sept. 14, there have been 5,347 cases and 2,630 deaths from Ebola, according to CDC. WHO defines Ebola as a “severe, often fatal illness in humans” and the “average EVD case fatality rate is around 50 percent,” according to its website. It takes between two and 21 days until a person begins showing symptoms and humans are not infectious until they have signs of the disease. “UB screened newly arrived international students, but they only screened African students or those who visited affected Af-
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rican countries,” Olalekan said. “How can they know whether other [international or local] students had contact with someone who traveled to one of the infected countries?” Della Contrada said UB Student Health Services worked with residence hall staff to enhance understanding of the illness, its symptoms and university protocol for responding to the issue. “Residence hall staff will continue to monitor any suspicious symptoms within residence halls,” Della Contrada said. Snyder and Della Contrada said UB Student Health Services does not plan on having any additional screenings. “After screening students closely and seeing no symptoms of the disease, we concluded there is no need for further
screenings as the 21-day incubation phase has passed,” Della Contrada said. Olalekan doesn’t feel the same way. “There is no specific way to prevent the Ebola virus, that’s why educating people about this disease is important,” he said. He said African SA is currently working on hosting an informational session on Ebola and hopes to provide students with some insight on the disease. WHO lists symptoms of Ebola as vomiting, diarrhea, rash, symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function, and in some cases, both internal and external bleeding, according to its website. Due to “fear of stigma,” people who do have symptoms may feel afraid to step forward, Olalekan said. CDC’s website said Ebola poses little risk to the U.S. population, but health care workers should be alert for signs and symptoms of Ebola in patients “who have a recent (within 21 days) travel history to countries where the outbreak is occurring or have had contact with a person infected with Ebola.” Andy Chen, a junior biology major, said he has read articles about the Ebola outbreak concerning travelers like Peace Corps volunteers who have been evacuated. “We know that the risk of Ebola is low here in campus,” he said. “But still, in a campus with significant numbers of students and staff traveling internationally, people will continue to have concerns.” Snyder said if students start becoming “ill with fever, diarrhea, vomiting or flu-like symptoms,” they can call UB Student Health Services to talk about their symptoms and recent travels. email: news@ubspectrum.com
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SPORTS This. Is. Buffalo. Bulls defeat Spartans 36-7 behind dominant defense JORDAN GROSSMAN ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
The football team allowed a 68-yard touchdown pass that tied the game at seven with 10:15 remaining in the first quarter. The next Norfolk State completion: a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Isaac White with 14:01 left in the fourth quarter – 41 minutes later with Buffalo leading 36-7. The Buffalo defense allowed only three completions, the fewest since joining Division-I in 1999, as the Bulls (2-2) defeated Norfolk State (0-4), 36-7 Saturday at UB Stadium in front 21,139 fans. “Overall, just a solid performance,” said head coach Jeff Quinn. “There was just that one early play that gave [Norfolk State] seven points. I thought we had a very solid plan and the kids executed extremely well.” The Bulls’ offense scored quickly when junior quarterback Joe Licata connected on a 92-yard play action touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Devon Hughes less than five minutes into the game. Hughes split the Spartans’ de-
fense at the Buffalo 27-yard line and went untouched the rest of the way. Hughes’ two touchdowns and 120 yards were both career-highs. It was also the longest touchdown pass in program history, breaking an 18-year-old record of 91 yards. “I threw [Hughes] a simple post route and he did the rest of the work and took it to the house,” Licata said. “It was fun to throw the ball 15 yards and watch another guy do all of the work.” The Spartans did not take long to retaliate. Norfolk State’s first play from scrimmage after the Buffalo score was a 68-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Terrance Ervin to White that tied the game. After the score, the Bulls’ defense did not allow a score for the remainder of the game. “After [the 68-yard touchdown], the mentality on the sideline wasn’t anger toward each other, but anger toward not doing what we know we can do,” said senior linebacker Jake Stockman. “That kind of lights a little fuel under butt. We got after them after that.” Licata opened the game 6 of
6 for 184 yards and two touchdowns. It was part of a recordbreaking first half for Licata, who – with a 9-yard completion to junior running back Anthone Taylor – passed former quarterback Chad Salisbury for fifth alltime in program history for passing yards. He also moved into a tie with former quarterback Cliff Scott for third place for touchdown passes (43). “Personally, [the records] don’t mean anything to me,” Licata said. “Maybe years down the road it will mean something to me, but right now there’s only one thing I’m concerned with and that’s getting a ring on my finger.” Licata did not play the fourth quarter because of Buffalo’s lead and finished 13 of 24 for 229 yards and three passing touchdowns. He also ran for a 1-yard touchdown on a third-and-goal play in the third quarter. Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby finished with four receptions for 64 yards and two touchdowns. Junior running back Anthone Taylor totaled 116 yards on 28 carries. Sophomore running back Jordan Johnson finished with 41 yards on nine carries before leaving the game in the second quarter due to an apparent knee injury. Quinn said the team is going to re-examine his knee in the upcoming days. Buffalo’s defense was domi-
Gridiron Report Card: SPORTS DESK Quarterbacks: AThe Good: Junior quarterback Joe Licata threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns on a day in which he moved to fifth alltime in program history for passing yards. Licata started the day 6 for 6 for 184 yards, including two touchdowns. Licata’s first touchdown went for a program-record long of 92 yards on Buffalo’s second drive of the game. The Bad: Licata overthrew what would have been an easy touchdown to junior running back Anthone Taylor, who was wide open coming out of the backfield. The Bulls were unable to score on that drive. Licata was just 3 of 8 for 17 yards in the second half. Running backs: AThe Good: The running game was effective in helping move the offense throughout the day. Taylor ran for 115 yards, while sophomore running back Jordan Johnson added 41 yards on nine carries before injuring his knee. The Bad: Taylor ran for less than 4.2 yards a carry against an FCS defense for the second time this season. Wide Receivers and Tight ends: A The Good: Senior wide receiver Devon Hughes caught a pass over the middle, made one Spar-
tan defender miss and ran for a 92-yard touchdown. Hughes finished with a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby dominated the Spartan cornerbacks with his size; catching two touchdowns in addition to drawing two pass interference penalties in the end zone. The tight ends only caught two passes, but one was for a 27yard gain to sophomore Mason Schreck. The Bad: Hughes had a drop on a slant route over the middle when he was open. Offensive line: B+ The Good: The offensive line provided the creases for Buffalo running backs to total 171 yards. Licata had time to throw in a clean pocket and was only sacked once. The Bad: The line did not open up any holes for explosive run plays as Buffalo’s longest run was for 11 yards. The offensive line was called for a chop block penalty on the third drive of game. Run Defense: A The Good: Norfolk State ran for 116 yards, but averaged just 2.5 yards a carry. The Spartan running backs were hit by a wall of Buffalo defenders at the line of scrimmage almost every play. Senior safety Adam Redden was causing havoc all over the
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Freshman linebacker Solomon Jackson makes a tackle for a loss on the Spartans’ Aaron Daniel in the second quarter of Buffalo’s 36-7 victory over Norfolk State Saturday. The Bulls’ defense held the Spartans to just 215 yards of total offense.
nant throughout the game. The unit was responsible for 10 tackles for losses and three sacks in what was the lowest scoring and yardage output by a Buffalo opponent this season. The defense also caused a season-high five three-and-outs. Senior safety Adam Redden finished with a team-high six tackles and forced a fumble at the beginning of the third quarter that helped further Buffalo’s lead. Sophomore defensive lineman Max Perisse and senior linebacker Lee Skinner both added a sack and four tackles each. After allowing 46 points per game in the first three games, Buffalo allowed just one score Saturday and held the Spartans to 215 yards. The defensive turn-
around came down to one factor, according to Stockman. “Execution,” Stockman said. “Going into [Mid-American Conference] play [next week], it was huge being able to go out there with a game plan and being able to execute it very well.” Despite the Bulls’ 29-point victory, Quinn said there is room for his team to improve. “You’re never where you want to be being 2-2,” Quinn said. “You want to be 4-0. Period. End of story. At this point, we’re not going to live in the past. We’re going to learn and get better.” The Bulls begin MAC play next week when they host Miami Ohio (0-3) Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
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field. He made a tackle in the backfield for a 3-yard loss and later forced Spartans Terrance Ervin to fumble when the quarterback tried running the ball. The Bad: Ervin was able to find room to run outside the pocket at times when he was pressured – highlighted by an 18-yard run on a third down play where he should have been sacked. Pass Defense: A The Good: Ervin completed just 3 of 12 passes for 99 yards. Norfolk State didn’t pass often, but when it did Buffalo was in position to defend. The Spartans had just one pass completion through the first 46 minutes of the game. The Bad: Norfolk State’s first completion was a 68-yard touchdown pass. Senior defensive back Dwellie Striggles attempted to deflect the pass but missed and fell to the ground, allowing Spartans wide receiver Isaac White to run free into the end zone. Special Teams: CThe Good: The Bulls’ punt coverage swarmed Norfolk State punter Dylan Shaddix after a botched snap. Buffalo senior kicker Patrick Clarke made 39yard field goal at the end of the first half to give Bulls 23-7 halftime lead. The Bad: The Bulls’ second drive of the game started on
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Senior wide receiver Devon Hughes scores a 92-yard touchdown Saturday. The play set a new program record for longest receiving touchdown.
their own 7-yard line after junior wide receiver Marcus McGill muffed a punt. Clarke missed a 23-yard field goal in second quarter that would have given Buffalo a 10-point lead. Buffalo missed two extra points, both due to botched snaps. The Spartans mishandled both a punt and kick return, but the Bulls were unable to recover either. Coaching: A The Good: The Bulls seemed more prepared against an FCS opponent than they did in Week One against Duquesne. After allowing a 68-yard touchdown early in the game, the Buffalo defense remained poised and shutout the Spartans for the re-
mainder of the game. Head coach Jeff Quinn elected to go for it on fourth down with less than two minutes left in the first half. Johnson converted the run and the drive ended in a 23yard field goal. The Bad: Quinn was conservative on third downs early in the game with two run plays. Senior defensive back Courtney Lester was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after Buffalo recovered a Spartan fumble on the first drive of the second half. The players need to be more disciplined than that. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Quick Hits: Volleyball three-way ties for first place in tournament; Men’s soccer gets second win of season Volleyball (9-4) The Bulls tied for first place in the Hoosier Classic with Butler and host Indiana (9-3). Buffalo dropped its first match Friday before winning two games Saturday. All of the Bulls’ matches this weekend were 3-1 decisions. The Bulls host Niagara (48) Tuesday at Alumni Arena in their final nonconference match of the season. The match is set for 7 p.m. Women’s soccer (5-2-1) Cornell (4-1) defeated Buffalo 3-2 Friday in Ithaca, New
York. Cornell’s Elizabeth Crowell scored the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute. Buffalo has allowed eight goals in its past two games – both losses – after not giving up a single goal in its first five games. The Bulls begin conference play Friday on the road against Kent State (5-2). The game is set for 4 p.m. Men’s soccer (2-6) The Bulls claimed their second victory of the season Friday night, defeating Detroit (23-1) 3-2 at UB Stadium. Buffalo trailed 2-1 at halftime but
scored two second half goals within a five-minute span from sophomore midfielder Russell Cicerone and senior forward Kristian Lee-Him, respectively, gave the Bulls the lead. Buffalo fell to Duquesne (4-2-2), 3-0, Sunday. The Bulls play at Cornell (32-1) Saturday in their second to last game before Mid-American Conference play begins. The game is set for 7 p.m. email: sports@ubspectrum. com
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Sophomore midfielder Nicolai Berry had an assist in the men’s soccer team’s 3-2 victory over Detroit Friday night.