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An academic revolution: Bulls win Belfast Classic Professors, community members Basketball wins twostraight games to earn nonconference invite title
reflect on UB’s active political past THE SPECTRUM ARCHIVES Students scatter from South Campus as police released canisters of tear gas during an anti-Vietnam War demonstration in 1970.
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JACK LI | THE SPECTRUM Senior guard Dontay Caruthers dunks the ball on the Daemen defender. The Bulls won two straight this weekend to claim the Belfast Classic title on Saturday.
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The Bulls basketball team beat the Milwaukee Panthers (2-6) and the San Francisco Dons (7-1) this weekend, to win the Belfast Hall of Fame Classic in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the first time in program history. Senior forward Nick Perkins had a great two-game road trip, scoring 20 points the first and 22 in the second game. Perkins had 14 re> SEE WIN
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Male student sexually assaulted female student in dorm room, police say
It was 1970 and Bruce Jackson was eating his typical dinner near South Campus. But Jackson, a new faculty member at the time, noticed trouble. He walked toward Norton Union — now Harriman Hall — sensing commotion. His eyes began to water. And he never forgot what he saw next. Buffalo police officers were firing tear gas into UB’s old student union and women’s dormitories. It was a different time, and a different university. “A lot of my students were involved in [political demonstrations],” Jackson said. “A lot of the faculty also staged a sit-in at the President’s office when 45 of them got arrested. So there was a lot going on.” In the days when UB was just one campus,
students and faculty made national headlines with uproarious political demonstrations. In the early 1970s, students participated in violent Vietnam War protests. The same year when four students at Kent State University were shot and killed, UB students put their safety on the line as they made their voices heard on campus. Today, former students and UB community members say they don’t see as many student activists on campus, but they encourage students to engage in university affairs. “I don’t read about much going on and hear about much going on,” Jackson said. Jackson, a SUNY Distinguished Professor, came to the university in 1967 and joined the newly-formed American Studies department. Between March and April 1970, The Spectrum reported police officers fired BB-sized birdshot bullets at demonstrators on South Campus. Officers also released tear-gas gre-
Bulls headed to Dollar General Bowl JACK LI | THE SPECTRUM Victor E. Bull and members of the cheerleading team lead the Bulls onto the field at the MAC Championship game. Buffalo was selected to play in the Dollar General Bowl.
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University Police received an anonymous report that a male student sexually assaulted a female student in Richmond Quadrangle on Sunday around 6 a.m. A female student said that a male resident who she knew entered her unlocked dorm room while she was sleeping and had sexual contact with her without consent. The victim woke up and physically resisted the perpetrator until he left the room. The victim does not wish to report the incident to the police and does not want to be identified to the police, UB spokesperson Kate McKenna said. “Typically, police do not pursue investigations when it is contrary to the expressed wishes of the victim,” McKenna said. UB sent out targeted alerts on Sunday night via the UB Alert website and a Campus Living email. It warned all students to remain vigilant, lock their doors and notify police of any suspicious people or activities. This is a developing story. email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Max_Kalnitz
Buffalo’s first bowl game since 2013 NATHANIEL MENDELSON SPORTS EDITOR
Buffalo football head coach Lance Leipold wants his team to be proud but not satisfied. Leipold had a chance to address his team Sunday, meeting for the first time since losing the Mid-American Conference Championship game. Through mixed emotions as the Bulls process the loss, Buffalo announced it will be playing a bowl game this year. The Bulls accepted an invitation to the Dollar General Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday. Buffalo earned the position after a 10-3 overall record and going 7-1 in conference play. They take on the second-place team in the Sun Belt Conference, the Troy Trojans
(9-3, 7-1 Sun Belt) with kickoff scheduled on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. It is Buffalo’s first bowl game since 2013. “It’s a great day to be a Bull any time you are able to get to this Sunday and have the opportunity to be invited to a bowl game and extend your season,” said athletic director Mark Alnutt. “[This is] a great opportunity for this program and more importantly our student athletes. We definitely want to be in a position to play on a national platform and send these seniors out as winners.” One year ago, the selection committee didn’t pick the Bulls for a bowl game despite UB reaching the six-win mark of eligibility. The MAC had six teams eligible but only four spots available in bowl games. Buffalo and Western Michigan didn’t go to a bowl game. The opportunity, arguably a year late, will give the Bulls a chance to win their first-ever > SEE BULLS
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nade launchers in several buildings around South Campus. Demonstrators reportedly damaged university property, including windows at Hayes Hall and Baird Hall (known today as Allen Hall). Students also torched the university’s Reserve Officer Training Corps building, according to Spectrum archives. Students protestested the ROTC’s presence on campus in the midst of the Vietnam War. Students said they felt like the ROTC was training college students to be “war criminals,” according to Michael Frisch, a former UB faculty member. Students also questioned the roles of UB administrators, as faculty members called for then-acting UB President William Regan to resign from his role. Camille Hopkins, an undergraduate student from 1969 to 1972, said the Vietnam War was the main cause for the increased political engagement at the time. “Those were tumultuous years,” Hopkins said. “There was a lot of political activity across the nation, and the campus was like a microcosm of what was going on all over the country.” Hopkins said she and other students boycotted classes to protest the heavy police presence on campus. Hopkins left UB before finishing her degree in 1972. She returned to finish her undergraduate degree in 1977, but said UB’s atmosphere had changed significantly. Hopkins said she encountered cheating in her classes when she re> SEE REVOLUTION | PAGE 6
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UB participates in New York State Department of Health Aging Innovation Challenge MAX KALNITZ SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
UB was one of five schools to make it to the final round of Thursday’s New York State Department of Health Aging Innovation Challenge in Albany. The competition asked schools throughout the state to create innovative solutions to assist older adults and their caregivers in carrying out activities of daily life. Judges selected the finalists –– Syracuse University, Corning Community College, UB and Cornell University –– from a pool of 24 semifinalists and 35 original submissions. The DOH partnered with crowdsourcing company HeroX to offer a $50,000 prize pool for the finalists. UB ultimately lost the competition to CCC and Syracuse, which
split the competition’s $25,000 grand prize. UB received $5,000 for being a finalist. UB’s innovation “mRehab” –– which nine students and professors created –– is a rehabilitation tool pairing 3D-printed household objects and smartphone technology, allowing people with sensory motor deficits to participate in daily rehabilitation more effectively. Users imitate daily activities with the 3Dprinted objects –– like taking a cup out of the cupboard or pouring a cup of coffee –– with a smartphone attached to the objects. The phone then measures the user’s range of motion and progress as they complete the activities daily. The $400,000 initiative began in 2014 under Dr. Jeanne Langan, an assistant professor of physical therapy. 10 participants have
COURTESY OF JILL MONTAG UB students and professors traveled to Albany on Thursday to compete in the New York State Department of Health’s Aging Innovation Challenge. The group presented its prototype for a system that uses 3D-printed objects and smartphone technology to measure the progress of individuals’ rehabilitation.
used the rehabilitation prototype device so far, and Langan said the group plans on furthering the device to impact the local community. “We would love for this to be something that helps people on a regular basis,” Langan said. “We have an aging population and we’d like to see products that support aging as much as possible. Right now we’re recruiting individuals who [experienced a] stroke and training them how to use the device and ac-
tually sending it home with them.” The group plans on seeking more funding to continue research on the prototype. Members said they hope to work with more individuals going through rehabilitation to test its effectiveness. The group will also be participating in UB’s Aging Innovation Challenge in February. email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Max_Kalnitz
41st U.S. president George H.W. Bush dies at age 94 The 41st president of the United States remembered as outstanding father and amicable president JACKLYN WALTERS ASST. NEWS EDITOR
Former President George H.W. Bush died at 94 years old on Friday. Bush served the U.S. as a World War II combat pilot, congressman, party chairman and vice president before serving his one-term presidency. On the day he died, Bush said that “he was ready to go and be with Barbara and Robin,” his wife and daughter, according to CNN. During his lifetime, Bush became the youngest pilot in the Navy in 1943, declared victory in Iraq in 1991 and even went skydiving to commemorate his 75th birthday all before being diagnosed with
Parkinson’s disease in 2012. Following his two-term service as Ronald Reagan’s vice president, Bush served as 41st president from 1989-93. During his presidency, Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibited discrimination of people with disabilities. He also signed the Immigration Act of 1990 which increased the number of immigrants allowed into the U.S. from 500,000 to 700,000. His economic policies left the nation stagnant, although his campaign promised to maintain Reagan-era stability. Bush is commonly criticized for evoking little domestic change, as he made greater progress in foreign territory with his role in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm. Six years after his presidency, Bush spoke at UB on Sept. 29, 1999 as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. But his controversial views on HIV and the War
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ment, “Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service to be, in his words, ‘a thousand points of light’ illuminating the greatness, hope and opportunity of America to the world.” Trump warranted a “day of mourning” Wednesday to honor the life, and death, of the former president. Bush’s son, 43rd President George W. Bush called his father “the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.” Services will begin Monday with an arrival ceremony, according to CNN. Bush will remain at the Capitol until Wednesday, where a state funeral will be held at 11 a.m. A second memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. email: news@ubspectrum.com
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George H.W. Bush should be celebrated as a bipartisan Republican president, still recognized for his entire history EDITORIAL BOARD
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George Bush, the 41st U.S. president, was a man of sweetness and decency, an old-fashioned aristocrat who spent more than 40 years in public service and who knew the value of compromise. He was also a middleman when he needed to be. He helped transition the world from the Cold War and fear of nuclear war with the collapsing Soviet Union to a time of rebuilding in Eastern Europe. He also pulled together an international coalition to push Iraq from Kuwait in 1991. He did all this before any of us were born. Bush, a one-term Republican, died on Friday at age 94, years after being diagnosed with a form of Parkinson’s disease and being relegated to a wheelchair since 2012. Yet, looking back on him and his politics, we are struck with his manners, his bipartisanship and his genuine feeling for the underserved. He’s quite a contrast to current Republicans –– and even Democrats –– few of whom seem to value compromise or courtesy. Born wealthy, Bush was the last U.S. president to serve in World
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War II. He was a Navy pilot and shot down in the Pacific in 1944. He famously wrote hand-written cards to his staff, world leaders and even his grandchildren. His idea of cursing was to shout “Golly!” or “Jeepers!” Bill Clinton, who beat Bush in the 1993 presidential election even saw Bush as a father figure. He disliked President Donald Trump from the start. He reportedly called President Trump a “blowhard” after the president eliminated his son Jeb Bush from the 2016 Republican primary race.. He confirmed in a book that he voted for Hillary Clinton. One of his greatest accomplishments was the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, which forced employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for the disabled. He was an NRA member but in 1989 approved a temporary ban on the import of some semi automatic rifles. The NRA retaliated against him, causing him to publically resign his lifetime membership. Such a clear repudiation is unthinkable by many Republicans today. They cower and fawn over each other and over the interest groups that support the president,
including the NRA. But our generation doesn’t discuss 41st President Bush as much as we do his son. But Bush was not without controversy. Bush’s supporters created a 1988 campaign ad, known as the “Willie Horton” ad, which used a mugshot of a black man to attack democrats. Many considered the ad to play on racism at the time, which Bush denied. Bush was also a man who did not always regard women with as much respect as he gave men. Columnist Maureen Dowd, who was a newly-minted New York Times White House correspondent under Bush, recalls that he referred to her as a “reporterette.” Recently, eight women have come forward accusing Bush of making inappropriate remarks or groping them, even during his time in office. One woman says she was 16 when Bush grabbed her inappropriately during a photo-op in 2003. Bush supporters and family members insist the touching was not meant sexually and only occurred as he aged and that he “patted women’s rears in what was intended to be a good-natured manner.” If true, the allegations shift
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Christmas, family, snow? More like finals, seasonal depression, no. Winter welcomes some of the best, and worst, times of the year. Students especially find themselves caught up in the holiday hubbub, with 18- to 30-year-olds being the
prime targets for seasonal depression. Appropriately acronymed SAD, seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that occurs during specific times of the year. It is estimated to affect 10 million Americans, and even more suffer from mild forms of the disorder, according to Psychology Today. Lots of factors can lead to someone developing SAD. It can be the gloomy weather, the thought of being alone for the holidays or even the stress of spending time with family. Many times, people don’t realize that these things are actually depression. I’ve experienced seasonal depression every winter for the past five years. And every year I try to play it off as stress from finals week or by joking about how often I’ve been dissociating lately. I tell myself “It isn’t serious! It’ll be gone by spring! I’m just being dramatic, that’s how I am!” Since my life is essentially an ev-
erlasting cliché, it makes sense that Christmas has been a dichotomously wonderful and terrible time of the year for me since my parents got divorced. Shortly after my parents’ separation in November of 2006, my mom’s friend and her three kids moved in with us, as they were also facing difficult times. Then my childhood dog, Sammy, died. This all happened within the two months before Christmas and sent my little 8-year-old heart into overdrive. Although this series of unfortunate events started my tumultuous relationship with the holidays, it wasn’t until my junior year of high school that I started to feel genuinely depressed once the first snow of the season glossed over the autumn leaves. I never saw a therapist because I didn’t want my family to know. I’ve continued to stay silent about just how serious my seasonal depression is and allowed it to silently ruin
Bush’s legacy. We’re in the era of #MeToo, a post-Bill Cosby world where public figures are being called out for their despicable behavior. The allegations against Bush didn’t stick when women came forward last year. Maybe that’s because so many prominent figures fell from grace that the public forgot about the Bush allegations. Or maybe it’s because, compared to Stormy Daniels and the Access Hollywood tape and Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose and Les Moonves and so many others, we’ve grown numb. Their behavior was so much worse than that of the former president, his barely registers. But it has to. That’s what our generation needs to make sure happens. He was a decent man, yes. He loved his family and had a storybook marriage to his wife Barbara, who he married in 1945. He was an astute politician and worked to be a president who reached across the aisle. But just because he was the president doesn’t mean we should excuse his actions. Just because he was an older man doesn’t mean we should act like it is normal. Just because he is no longer alive doesn’t mean we should only reflect on his successes. George Bush was a respectable man, but we shouldn’t forget his entire history. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com
my holiday season year after year. Most commonly, I can be found staying indoors, ignoring work obligations, neglecting my workout regime and eating more snacks than any 20-year-old girl should realistically be able to consume. This is greatly due to the financial and emotional stress that is involved with me being back in my small hometown for the holidays. When I am home I feel like I run on other people’s time, rushing to fit in visits with each family member before my two-hour trek back to Buffalo. It’s great to see everyone, but it deters me from my typical schedule which adds to the anxiety of the season. My theory is that if I avoid the depression, I can have a good Christmas, and if I face the disorder, I’ll destroy Christmas. It’s like “The Grinch,” but my heart just keeps getting bigger and there’s a lot more crying. Another game I like to play is “I spent two years as a psychology major so I don’t need to see a therapist.” > SEE HOLIDAYS | PAGE 6
The Supreme Court needs term limits As political polarization increases, a new Constitutional amendment would ensure Democratic protection
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In his Presidential farewell address, George Washington warned the country about the dangers of political parties. In his opinion, the
“alternate domination” of one party over the other –– and the coinciding efforts to exact revenge upon party opponents –– can lead to “frightful despotism.” Given his strong opinion, I think Washington would be astounded — and even disappointed — at the current state of American politics. The Judiciary Act, signed by Washington over two centuries ago, ensured adequate checks and balances to protect the United States. The judiciary was always considered a democratic institution and never a political battleground. But today, things are different. The days when conservative or liberal presidents appointed opposite party judges out of mutual respect and belief in the democratic system are gone. Consider Justice Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1953-69. He gave liberal rulings in a number of consequential court cases, including Brown v.
Board of Education, which ruled public school segregation was unconstitutional. Many of these rulings were considered controversial at the time and Warren repeatedly voted in favor of liberal politics. And here’s the mind-bender — Warren was a Republican, appointed by Republican President Dwight Eisenhower and confirmed by a Republican-majority Senate. This kind of bipartisanship is unheard of in today’s court. After Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016, then-President Barack Obama appointed Merrick Garland as his successor. Garland was regarded as a moderate and had long been a prime prospect for the Supreme Court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) disregarded the president’s nomination. In the past, the Supreme Court’s appointments and decisions have been remarkably bipartisan. True,
appointments have often been contentious with heated debates, but a party has never before completely ignored a president’s request to favor their own nominee. This is something we all should be concerned about. No matter what party attempts such a thing, the bullying of a party to install their own candidate shows symptoms of a weakening democracy. And just like that, the Republican Party coerced its electorate into voting for Trump. I believe that many moderate Republicans and white evangelists would have immediately dismissed a person of President Donald Trump’s temperament in the past, but because a lot of them care deeply about abortion rights, same-sex marriage rights, immigration rights and so on, they were coerced by their political party into voting for a candidate they didn’t necessarily like. The same goes for Democrats. The reason behind a number of > SEE TERM
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The National Eye Institute granted $2.2 million to support the research of Steven J. Fliesler, vice chair and director of research in the department of ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, according to UBNow. The study is examining autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa, specifically type RP59, which causes irreversible blindness in children. The grant will allow researchers to examine models of animals to better determine a solution to the problem. A UB research team developed the animal models, which are the first of their kind to be used to study arRP. Fliesler’s research plans to delete the specific DHDDS gene, which causes the RP59 pathology of the disorder.
The Erie County Sheriff ’s Department released body camera footage of a deputy arresting a Bills fan at a tailgate after swearing at the police, according to The Buffalo News. Deputy Kenneth P. Achtyl arrested Nicholas Belsito for cursing at him during an altercation near New Era Field on Dec. 3, 2017. Belsito was tackled, handcuffed and shoved into a police car, despite sustaining a broken nose, which was bleeding profusely during the whole incident. The New York Court of Appeals determined swearing at a police officer did not justify the violation of disorderly conduct. Belsito’s lawyer, Aaron F. Glazer, is preparing a wrongful arrest lawsuit on his behalf. “The assistant DA took one look at this video and dismissed everything,” Glazer said. “I’m a former prosecutor and I don’t like to take on cases against law enforcement. But this was just too egregious.”
Life for residents of Alaska is returning to normal after Friday morning’s 7.0 earthquake destroyed roads and ripped open buildings in Anchorage, according to CNN. The U.S. Geological Survey says there were more than 1,000 aftershocks felt by the initial quake, some of which were felt 400 miles away from Anchorage; the aftershocks measure upwards of 5.7. Zero fatalities were reported according to Anchorage officials. Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz told reporters Friday’s quake was the second-largest sustained since 1964, when Alaska endured the most powerful quake in U.S. history, recorded at a 9.2. Airports, hospitals, emergency services, and businesses are operating, but many sustained serious damage. Homicide disguised as a house fire Paul Caneiro is accused of murdering his brother, Keith, and his family and setting their house on fire in the early morning of Nov. 20, according to CNN. The 51-year-old New Jersey resident allegedly shot his brother before proceeding to shoot and stab Keith’s wife, Jennifer. He also stabbed their children, Jesse,11, and Sophia, 8, before setting the house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene at 12:30 p.m. after a neighborhood groundskeeper smelled smoke. Caneiro also allegedly set his own home on fire in hopes of making the crime seem like an attack on the whole family. His wife and children were inside the house at the time, but made it out safely. Caneiro is currently in Monmouth County jail awaiting his trial.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to halt trade tariffs for 90 days to pursue negotiations, according to BBC. They agreed to make the decision after the G-20 summit meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The White House states that tariffs will jump from 10 percent to 25 percent if a deal has not been made by the deadline. In the meantime, Beijing has stated that the two nations will open up their markets. After the discussion, the White House stated that the meeting between Trump and Xi was “highly successful.”.
UB law students combat climate change
Ten UB students will join Professor Jessica Owley in Katowice, Poland next week as part of the 2018 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, according to UBNow. As part of Owley’s “Climate Change Law and Policy” course, the students will observe delegates discussing how to reduce emissions first outlined in the 1992 international environment treaty. This is the fourth year Owley and her students will travel to the two-week negotiations. In 2015, students witnessed the signing of the Paris Agreement. Owley predicts this year to be significant, despite environmental setbacks she said from President Donald Trump, who plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
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Law enforcement officials in Israel suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah should be indicted for bribery, according to BBC. The allegations are under the name of ‘Case 4000,’ which suspects the couple of interfering in management choices to favor the Bezeq telecom firm. In exchange, the couple would receive positive attention from the media corporation. Majority shareholder of Bezeq, Shaul Elovitch, is also on the police’s suspect list for bribery. This comes after two previous cases of bribery, one including Netanyahu allegedly received at least $270,000 from wealthy donors like Arnon Milchan. Netanyahu denies the latest allegations, tweeting with confidence that the authorities will find no grounds to charge him after an investigation. email: news@ubspectrum.com
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Dean Chatham went from a physics major to opening for Rae Sremmurd in four years. In 2014, he was still a sophomore physics major at Wake Forest University, pursuing a career in biomedical engineering. He spent his free time playing basketball, and training in Aikido and Taekwondo. He never rapped in front of strangers before. This all changed one night at a college party. Dean felt loose and said he had a few drinks, and possibly something to smoke. He found himself surrounded by a large crowd in the 20th-straight minute of his first public freestyle. Chatham, a 23-year-old Buffalo native and rapper, is constantly looking for his own brand. He poses questions of self-identity to the students in his high school class –– “The Power of Hip Hop” –– in hopes of inspiring them to pursue their dreams. He doesn’t expect that the answers his students give will determine their future. He hopes by seriously thinking about their dreams, they will realize that they can do anything that they set their minds to. Chatham’s night out was standing proof. In that moment, he decided to pursue a career in music. “Everybody was taking out their phones, recording, and [there] was a producer that
ready has a long was watching,” Chatham said. list of accom“The most implishments. He portant part is, opened for big names such as he told me after Rae Sremmurd, the cypher that I need to write a Gucci Mane and song, and I was Avant. like, ‘Dude I don’t Dean thinks the Rae Sremmurd do this shit. I’m just high.’” performance is Chatham evenone of his most tually sat down significant due to a combination of to write the song, the crowd’s size, only to find the process fun and about 2,000, and therapeutic. his ability to steal “It was a way to the show. “A lot of peoexpress myself, so I was like, ‘I wanple there said that na keep doing my set was better this,’” Chatham than theirs. I was the one with the said. “After I reCOURTESY OF LULU E VISUALS When he’s not teaching, Dean Chatham splits his time live band. I was corded my first between writing, recording performing. Chatham has opened for acts like Rae Sremmurd and Gucci Mane, song, that’s when the one that had and is looking to ignite a spark out of his native Buffalo. I [thought], you choreography,” Chatham said. know what, I’m “That was [the] moment that showed me gonna give my all to it.” Chatham quickly changed his college ma- I’m on the playing field with those guys, if jor to communication, a major he believed not over them.” In addition to his performances, Chawould allow him plenty of free time for rapping. He finished up his degree while kick- tham teaches “The Power of Hip Hop” at McKinley High School, a Saturday class starting his new career. Three and a half years later, Chatham al- formed from President Obama’s My Broth-
COURTESY OF DISNEY MOVIES The new film “Mary Poppins Returns” looks into the classic story of the magical nanny returning to the Bank’s family to help them learn the value of family.
Your monthly collection of cinematic selections SAMANTHA VARGAS ASST. ARTS EDITOR
Although ABC’s Christmas movie marathon is fun and nostalgic, the holiday season offers a variety of new releases throughout the month of December. From lighthearted, animated films to profound dramas, The Spectrum compiled a list of what to look out for. “SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE” DEC. 14 Sony is bringing its animation skills to the big screen again with “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.” The story follows Miles Morales and his journey into becoming Spider-
Man. Although it seems to fall outside of the traditional canon, the film depicts Peter Parker and countless other spider-men crossing the multiple universes. Parker goes on to take Morales under his wing and teach him everything he needs to know about fighting for justice. The film brought on big names as voice actors including Chris Pine, Zoë Kravitz and John Mulaney. Sony seemed to drop the ball with its reimagining of Venom, so hopefully it gets its act together with the backing of the star-studded cast. “MARY POPPINS RETURNS” DEC. 19
Disney is still pushing along on its reimagining of classics and the next in line just happens to be “Mary Poppins Returns.” The film differs from Disney’s usual shot-
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for-shot remakes by moving forward with a legitimate sequel. The film falters a bit with the casting. Emily Blunt is a strong actress with an impressive filmography, but following Julie Andrews’ performance is going to be difficult. Hopefully the film doesn’t include poor British accents from the different American actors. Aside from Blunt, the film also includes Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep and Dick Van Dyke. “AQUAMAN” DEC. 21 Cartoon Network’s animated “Justice League” series was pivotal in countless people’s childhoods. When DC announced its “Justice League” movie, fans were ecstatic. Then they saw it and comic book fans have not known peace since that day. This falls entirely on the poorly-thoughtout dialogue, aesthetic and character design. “Aquaman” is laughable. The CGI is so poorly done, in a film that is entirely relient on CGI, that patrons are sure to lose respect for DC as a whole. For a character that is subpar at best, pushing the live-action agenda is clearly the wrong move for the company. “BUMBLEBEE” DEC. 21 “Bumblebee” is a prequel to the blockbuster “Transformers” series. Although critics often pan the series, this prequel seems to be a fresh take on the story and characters. There seems to be a lot of continuity errors between the original series and the prequel, but it’s unlikely that the intended audience of
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Monday, December 3, 2018 | 5 er’s Keeper Initiative. His music is also set to be in the movie “The Pizza Joint” starring Timothy Delaghetto. But Chatham has greater ambitions. He wants the fame that some of his idols –– including Michael Jackson, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar and MF DOOM –– all share. “I want to be more famous,” Chatham said. “But, you know it’s gonna come along the road, and I’m gonna enjoy the road. I’m enjoying it a lot right now.” Chatham said he enjoys performing at home in Buffalo. He finds the crowd and atmosphere energetic, and feels there’s always something special in Buffalo. “That hometown vibe is different, so it’s like automatic bias to enjoying any Buffalo venue,” Chatham said. Chatham lists Buffalo’s Mohawk Place as a favorite venue. Dean performs at Mohawk regularly, putting on productions that can draw in crowds of up to 70. The hosts allow Chatham to organize the whole show just the way he wants from start to finish. But Chatham wants to give back to other rappers. He provides time for an “open mic” session at the very beginning. Then, he brings in other local artists for the opening acts. Chatham even has his friend Chef Thornton cater the events with “all types” of edible treats. “[The Mohawk shows] are like a community event,” Dean said. “It’s cool to see how big it can become.” email: arts@ubspectrum.com
children and frat guys will notice. It’ll be interesting to see the transition for a male-dominated series to a female lead. The film stars Hailee Steinfeld in place of Shia Labeouf as the human lead. The tone seems to differ from the rest of the films, drawing on emotions and the vulnerability of the lead. “WELCOME TO MARWEN” DEC. 21 Steve Carell is currently in a career transition from solely comedic films to more serious roles. He is following his role in “Beautiful Boy,” which looked into drug addiction with his leading role in “Welcome to Marwen.” The versatile actor plays Mark Hogancamp, who must overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after experiencing a hate crime. He copes with this by sculpting miniature figures and becomes enveloped in his hobby. The film switches between live action and animation with the clay figures. It should be profoundly emotional and appealing. “HOLMES AND WATSON” DEC. 25 The classic duo of Sherlock Holmes and Watson will be reimagined with the comedic duo of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. The two performed together in comedy favorites like “Talladega Nights” and “Step Brothers.” The film is sure to be full of slapstick humor, beloved by all frat guys and middle-aged dads. If you’re looking for an easy comedy to celebrate the holiday season and maybe get away from your family, this movie is sure to suffice. email: samantha.vargas@ubspectrum.com twitter: @SamVargasArts
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REVOLUTION turned, which she attributes to the university’s change from a community-oriented campus to an individualistic student body. “The Vietnam War was over and people seemed to be uninterested in any kind of politics. Politics and activism disappeared,” Hopkins said. Jackson said he has only seen that trend continue. Jackson said the Vietnam War draft compelled many students and faculty to engage and organize themselves at UB. “Students were getting sent to war,” Jackson said. “Right now, there is nothing immediate that involves most students, except maybe student loans.” Frisch, a former UB history and American
Studies professor, said students and faculty, including those less inclined to activism, united behind a common cause. Frisch said he never expected to be involved in political demonstrations at the time. But Frisch, a then 26-year-old faculty member, said he and 44 other demonstrators were arrested at Hayes Hall when they refused to clear the building after police orders. Frisch said he did not expect to be involved in the demonstrations initially, but that there was push for more people to become “radicalized.” “In most cases, people are just going about their lives so it takes a special set of circumstances [to demonstrate], and that’s what produces a sort of radicalization that can spread throughout [a community],” Frisch said. Scott Hollander, UB Libraries’ associate librarian for technology, communication and
outreach, is an active promoter of University Archives and UB’s 172-year history. He said there is still an interest in politics today, although there was more on-campus political activity in the past. “It was a different environment, and a different set of circumstances, but I don’t want to sell today’s students short. It’s just a different time,” said Hollander. “I think that if the draft were reinstated, people would be just as upset as they were in the ‘60s and ‘70s.” Next semester, Hollander said, University Archives plans to open an exhibit on the third floor of the Silverman Library in Capen Hall. The exhibit will focus on UB’s affiliation with civil rights movements from 1960 through 1975. Hollander said the exhibit is an opportunity for students to learn about the political history of the university. Clayton Markham, a freshman environ-
ubspectrum.com mental engineering major, has been working on a research project for the exhibit. After researching Spectrum archives and other firsthand accounts, he said students have something to learn from the students of years past. “I’ve noticed that students definitely felt more of a responsibility at that time,” Markham said. He said he’s seen recent on-campus movements, like UB Votes, which urge community members to vote through flyers and emails. Still, he said, he thinks students can do more. “The students in the ‘60s and ‘70s can teach us that you need to take it a step further,” Markham said. “They fought for what they believed in and that is much more powerful in capturing national attention.” email: features@ubspectrum.com.
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HOLIDAYS My mom likes to say that I think I know everything, and I think she’s right. Especially when it comes to my own mental health. Why would I waste my time talking to someone else about my problems when I’ve already thought them through by myself? But the reality of the situation is that SAD should not be taken lightly. It is just as real as other mental health disorders, is very common and routinely treated and I likely won’t destroy FROM PAGE 3
TERM LIMITS peoples’ votes wasn’t “Yay Hillary,” but more along the lines of “Whatever, we need to have a pro-liberal agenda for the next 30-or-so years.” This is scary. The judiciary was never meant to be politicized and it never should be. I want to stress that I am not attacking any specific party. This is a democratic problem, not a political one. If Democrats take back the Senate this November and another Supreme Court seat opens up, I am absolutely sure they will stonewall Trump’s nominee just as McConnell stonewalled Merrick Garland. So what’s the way forward? How can we
anyone’s Christmas by going to a therapist. In fact, the world will probably be a happier place after I see a professional. I believe everyone should see a therapist at least once in their lifetime. There is so much to be learned from speaking with a professional about mental health, especially since it is something that is nearly impossible to see objectively. Now I need to take that understanding and apply it to myself. It’s easy for me to tell my friends and family to reach out and get help because I care
about them and want them to live their best and healthiest lives. But for whatever reason, I can’t seem to motivate myself to get help, even though I know it’s the right thing to do. Self-care is just as important and bringing myself to see a therapist this holiday season is a step I need to be ready to take. For students who experience SAD, UB provides various free mental health services on campus. There are also local services and plenty of hotlines and professional online chat services to help to cope with all kinds of men-
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get our democracy out of this quagmire that it’s sinking into? A quagmire where “agreeing to disagree” is considered less important than party loyalty? Implementing term limits to Supreme Court nominees is a good place to start. Just as The Economist suggested in September, justices could serve 18-year limits with two new justices chosen by each president. This would enable every president to appoint justices, thereby de-politicizing the appointment of nominees and gradually moving toward bipartisanship again. This has other benefits, as well. Because of the current system’s randomness, former President Jimmy Carter did not appoint a single justice while others –– such as former President Richard Nixon –– appointed four justices in
five and a half years. A fixed term limit would ensure equal opportunity for all presidents. Furthermore, longer terms could lead to judges losing touch with reality. In 1983, current Chief Justice John Roberts said “setting a term, of say, 15 years would ensure that federal judges would not lose all touch with reality through decades of ivory tower existence,” according to Vox. Roberts has been on the Supreme Court since 2005, a career that has now lasted over 13 years. Therefore, I believe term limits would enable judges to make decisions from a legal perspective rather than a political one. Sixty-six percent of Democrats and 74 percent of Republicans support the idea of term limits, according to a 2017 Reuters poll. This
bipartisan support is highly welcomed because in order to make this proposal a reality, a twothirds majority is required in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to pass a new constitutional amendment. To put that into perspective, the same majority is needed to impeach a president. As humans evolve and change with time, the social systems and institutions we create for ourselves also need to evolve and change to ensure the preservation of liberty and justice. And so, I believe it’s time we all –– no matter if we are Democrats or Republicans –– come together to change this archaic system to strengthen our democracy.
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‘No tears left Seniors lead charge in win to cry’ over Central Connecticut State Buffalo Four players reach has one double-digit scoring in women’s basketball win more chance SPORTS DESK for glory this The Bulls made a three-game win streak on Saturday, beating the Central Connectiseason
NATHANIEL MENDELSON SPORTS EDITOR
OK, this one hurts. The Bulls had the ball with one minute remaining, down one point and had a chance for redemption after blowing a 19-point lead. I stood on the sideline anxiously awaiting each play. I watched Adam Mitcheson warm up for what would be the biggest kick of his career. I noticed the frustration on his and many others’ faces when Buffalo was called for a penalty to force fourth down. I saw the tears run down players’ faces as Tyree Jackson’s pass fell incomplete. Northern Illinois completed the upset and the Bulls’ dreams of celebrating a championship were gone. The Buffalo crowd that traveled all the way to Detroit wasn’t satisfied. Fans had blank stares, hands covering their mouths, they shouted obscenities and there was total shock. But it wasn’t until after the game when I read and saw the reactions of “fans” where I was in total shock. These fans called the loss embarrassing, said head coach Lance Leipold was gutless, called Tyree Jackson brainless. They want Leipold and Athletic Director Mark Alnutt fired, they want a whole new coaching staff and one said to cancel the entire program. Worst of all, the season was referred to as a waste. Excuse me, what? How can you call this season a waste because of one game? Yes, we’re not the champions and yes, it would have been nice to celebrate for the first time in 10 years. But guess what: this is still the best season in the past 10 years. The players and coaching staff you were so quickly to blame and give up on made it happen. The Bulls accomplished more this season than ever before. They had a program record for wins, the best conference record of all time, averaged roughly 35 points per game and received attention that they have never received before. Leipold and his staff brought the Buffalo football program to new heights. In the staff ’s five years, every player on this team has been the result of their recruiting. Now, Buffalo has back to back .500 seasons for the first time in Division I. The Bulls took risks on Junior College players like Khalil Hodge and Anthony Johnson. They allowed James Patterson to enroll in the spring to play with his brother Jaret. They have brought in more players from the local area to make significant impacts on the team. One loss does not define a team. No player at UB made a negative comment toward the atmosphere of the program and the coaching staff. They didn’t complain last season when they weren’t even given a chance to prove themselves. UB football left its blood, sweat and literal tears at Ford Field on Friday. The Bulls will get one more chance this season. One more chance to show this is the best team Buffalo has ever seen. With a Bulls win at a bowl game, all will be forgotten from the conference championship game. Buffalo will be able to prove itself to all the armchair quarterbacks and couch coaches who think they can do a better job. But the Bulls have already validated themselves. This is a great team and should be congratulated for all the achievements they’ve had this past year. Just because they didn’t win the ugliest trophy in sports will make the lifting of the Dollar General Bowl that much sweeter. email: nathaniel.mendelson@ubspectrum.com twitter @NateMendelson
cut State Devils 82-69 on the road. Buffalo’s (5-1) strongest performances came from senior guard Cierra Dillard and senior forward Brittany Morrison. Dillard led in scoring, finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Morrison had her first double-double of the season, having 11 points and 16 rebounds Saturday afternoon. Senior guard Autumn Jones was solid off the bench, finishing with 16 points and going 3-of-7 from three. The Bulls held back the Devils (1-5) throughout the game
who suffered from poor free throw shooting, while leading in fouls and turnovers. Central Conn. State looked solid in the first, holding the Bulls offense back along with solid shooting. The Bulls bounced back in the second, holding the Devils to only 5 points. Central Conn. State couldn’t find its shot from the three line, only making one the whole quarter. The third saw Buffalo score more productively, extending its lead to 17 points. The Devils fought back in the fourth and outscored Bulls, but missed free throws and turnovers made it difficult for a comeback. This marked the sixth win of the season where Buffalo has held an opponent to less than 70 points. The Devils got the bulk of their scoring from sophomore guard Emma McCamus and senior guard Kiana Patterson, who combined for 39
ALVIN ENGLISH | THE SPECTRUM Senior guard Autumn Jones dribbles down the court. Jones had 16 points in the Bulls’ road win on Saturday.
points. The Bulls play next on Tuesday, in a local road game against the Canisius Golden Griffins (1-6). Tip off is set for 7 p.m. at the Koessler Athletic Center. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
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THE SPECTRUM Seniors Khalil Hodge, Cameron Lewis, Brandon Williams and Tatum Slack kneel in disbelief as Bulls lose MAC title game.
Bulls blow 19-point lead in the Mid-American Conference title game NATHANIEL MENDELSON SPORTS EDITOR
DETROIT –– The Bulls were up 19 points in the second half and there was little doubt they would be the Mid-American Conference champions. But Northern Illinois shocked Buffalo by scoring 20 unanswered points and the Huskies became MAC football champs instead. Buffalo, which was a favorite in the team’s first MAC title game in a decade, lost a heartbreaker Friday night at Ford Field, falling to the Huskies 30-29. Northern Illinois took its only lead of the game with just over a minute remaining, providing a disappointing ending to the Bulls’ best MAC season since they won the conference in 2008. “[I’m] really proud of my team, [they] competed really hard, played extremely well. We came up short,” said Bulls head coach Lance Leipold in an opening statement. Buffalo was unstoppable in the first-half. FROM PAGE 1
BULLS TO DGB bowl game. Buffalo has lost each of its prior appearances with the 2009 International Bowl and 2013 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. “When we were left out, I wanted to get ourselves into a position where we could be the first team ever to win a bowl game here at UB,” Leipold said. “I told that to our team Friday after the game that win or lose that will be a goal I have for this football team. As they made their mark, winning a bowl game will be an exclamation point.” Buffalo has three weeks to prepare for Troy. Leipold is happy because it gives his team an extra week to prepare and a week without FROM PAGE 1
WIN BELFAST bounds in the two games combined. Senior guard CJ Massinburg had 31 points over the weekend and shot 50 percent from beyond the arc. Head coach Nate Oats earned his first non-conference championship since heading the program three years ago. Senior guard Jeremy Harris had his first two solid scoring performances this season. Harris finished with 21 points against the Panthers
The Bulls moved the ball with ease on the ground and through the air. Northern Illinois only gave up 107 yards per game from the rush this season; the Bulls had 129 in the first half alone. Buffalo (10-3, 7-1 MAC) jumped out to a 22-10 lead at halftime, but the team’s missed extra points came back to haunt them. Freshman kicker Alex McNulty missed the second extra point of the game for the Bulls. After scoring its third touchdown of the half, Buffalo attempted to make up the missed PAT by going for two. The Bulls failed that as well, setting the stage for the Huskies’ late surge. Northern Illinois outscored Buffalo 20-7 in the second half. The Huskies had more yards and more sacks and held the Bulls to just 41 yards on offense after their opening drive. Senior defensive end Sutton Smith, the MAC defensive player of the year and overall player of the year, finally found senior quarterback Tyree Jackson in the second half. “They got both defensive ends on the field and created some pressures,” Leipold said. “We got stops, but field position changed quite a bit, the play calls changed a little bit. The first half we stayed out of third and travel after spending the past three weeks on the road. Junior quarterback Tyree Jackson joked that he would be able to squeeze in his yoga class final before the Bulls leave on Dec. 18. The only disadvantage for Buffalo is the location. Mobile is a 167 mile drive from Troy, a trip that takes less than three hours to complete. The Bulls will essentially be playing a road game if the Trojan fans turns out in troves. Buffalo will get a chance to play in some warmer weather but players said it won’t have an effect on their play. Senior center James O’Hagan proudly stated he would not wear a shirt wherever they played. and 15 points with 8 rebounds against the Dons. Harris only had 6 points in his last game before the classic. Buffalo started the tournament on Friday and beat the Panthers 96-77. The game was close until three quarters into the first, when Buffalo asserted itself scoring. The Bulls led 43-32 at the half. Buffalo loosened on defense in the second, but fired off offensively to score 53 in the second half and secure the win. The Bulls finished the tournament Saturday
longs, second half not as much and you saw where their pass rush started to take effect.” The Bulls’ offensive line has been the anchor for the offense all year and has led to them averaging over 30 points per game. But they couldn’t hold off the MAC player of the year for the entire game. Northern Illinois, which had the most sacks in the MAC this year, was held to only one tackle for loss in the first half. The second half was a different story, as the Huskies sacked Jackson four times. Two of the four sacks belonged to Smith. “It wasn’t anything that they did; it was us hurting ourselves,” Jackson said. “Being in third and 10, both defensive ends can kind of just put their ears back and come off the edge at full speed and expect the pass. Our offensive line played great all year and they played great today.” The Bulls were hindered by injuries during the second half. Senior wide receiver Anthony Johnson had 5 receptions for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns in the first half but was limited with leg issues later in the game. A leg injury forced him out of games earlier this season. Fans will get one more chance to see seniors like linebacker Khalil Hodge and Johnson play one more game and Buffalo will have budding stars like freshmen running backs Kevin Marks and Jaret Patterson back for next year. “It’s a blessing man, for this team with Leipold taking a chance on me. Just to be a part of this group means a lot,” Hodge said. The Bulls will play in the Dollar General Bowl on Dec.22 in Mobile, Alabama for their final game of the season. “This one stings and it’s going to for this group because they’ve worked so hard. You have to move on,” Leipold said. email: nathaniel.mendelson@ubspectrun.com twitter: @NateMendelson
But for seniors like O’Hagan, it also marks a final date for the end of their careers at UB. “It’s crazy, coming from California just three years ago and to think about how far we’ve come, how far I’ve come,” said senior linebacker Khalil Hodge. “I don’t know if I would have ever been to Buffalo, New York without this opportunity. For things to come to a close Dec. 22, we’re still forever going to be a Bull.” Buffalo did not hesitate at the opportunity to play, according to Alnutt. Ticket information for fans willing to travel is scheduled to be announced on Monday, Dec. 3. email: nathaniel.mendelson@ubspectrum.com twitter @NateMendelson
with an 85-81 win over San Francisco. The game was tight, with neither team having a lead in double digits. Both teams shot roughly 50 percent, though Buffalo had four more threes than the Dons and took the edge. The Bulls secured the win off free throws from Massinburg in the last minute of play. Buffalo plays next in a home game against the Le Moyne Dolphins (5-2), Wednesday with tip off set for 7 p.m. email: sports@ubspectrum.com