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A minute and 30 seconds remained in the women’s soccer team’s season opener against St. Bonaventure Aug. 22. Nursing a 1-0 lead, Buffalo turned the ball over at midfield, resulting in a breakaway for Bonnies’ junior Lauren Hill. The Bulls had gone from comfort to desperation in a matter of seconds. As Hill raced toward the Buffalo net, the rest of the Bulls could only watch and hope their 18-year-old freshman goalkeeper, playing in her first college game, would come up with a game-saving play. “All of us were confident that she was going to stop any shot,” said senior midfielder and team captain Courtney Mann. And with good reason. As Hill let off her shot, Dougall strategically positioned herself and dived toward the ball, punching it over the net to preserve the first of Buffalo’s 13 wins this season. “In almost every game, she’s found a way to make an unbelievable save to keep our team in it,” said head coach Shawn Burke. “It gives every player on the field room to take more risks. If they miss assignment, the team does not worry. They know Laura is in goal.” The fact that Dougall is a freshman is irrelevant to her
PHOTOSOF LAURA DOUGALL BY YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM
A machine needs its parts to function – so does Laura Dougall teammates and coaches. She is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation in save percentage. Her 11 shutouts this season set a program record. She will lead the No. 1 seeded Bulls into the MidAmerican Conference Tournament this weekend. Coaches and players are just as confident in Dougall as they would be if a four-year starting senior were leading Buffalo into Sunday’s quarterfinal round opener at UB Stadium. It’s hard for the Bulls to not have confidence in Dougall when just looking at her standing in goal. She has the build for a perfect prototypical goalkeeper, according to Burke. Her 6-foot frame allows her to consistently tip shots over the net and her elongated legs
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allow her to cover each side of the goal. Her intangibles make her just as dangerous. She keeps her head up after allowing a goal. She plays well under pressure. Buffalo relies on her to be the last line of defense. Scouts came to her games when she just 15. How she is assembled physically and how she functions under pressure is impressive; it’s almost mechanical. A machine must function at its optimal performance at all times. All the components and parts are vital for the machine to carry out its functions. Dougall has performed consistently the entire season despite the pressure, and credits her experiences on and off the field as the ‘parts’ that have made her into the best goalkeeper in the MAC and one of the most revered goalkeepers in the nation. Her drive is that of a machine. “I want to be known as the No. 1 starting goalie,” Dougall said. “I play to be No. 1.” *** A good machine doesn’t break down easily. And neither does Laura Dougall. “It takes a lot for someone to break me,” Dougall said. “I don’t break down easily and being the goalie, that’s always a good thing to have. If I get scored on, I can’t let my head down. I need to make sure I am still confident … to make the next save.” SEE DOUGALL, PAGE 6
Miss Congeniality
UB student proves she is more than just a pageant girl GABRIELA JULIA STAFF WRITER
After being diagnosed with melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – at 18 years old, Anastasia Harisis turned to what some may deem a nontraditional outlet to raise awareness. Harisis, a Miss Syracuse 2014 Triple Crown Scholar runner-up, has been competing in pageants since she was in high school. She’s now cancer-free – she had a mole excised – but uses pageants as a platform to inform people about the dangers of melanoma. She believes pageants are not simply about winning a trophy and wearing a sash – they’re about earning scholarships, participating in service and breaking stereotypes. “I want the shiny crown, but that’s not why I do pageants,” Harisis said. Harisis, a junior biology major, was focused on singing and medicine in high school and was never a typical pageant “girly girl,” she said. She didn’t consider joining the pageant world until high school when a woman stopped her on a beach and told her she could earn scholarships if she competed in pageants. At the time, Harisis and her mother didn’t think much of the woman’s suggestion. After watching Nina Davuluri win the crown at last year’s Miss America competition, Harisis changed her mind about pageants. She was inspired.
She admired Davuluri for her plan to go to medical school after her reign as Miss America. “I saw this pageant on TV, wanted to do it and said, ‘Why not?’” Harisis said. She applied for the Miss New York USA competition. She made it to state finals and then decided she wanted to do Miss America competitions because they were more “up her alley” in regards to scholarships and service. In the Miss New York USA pageant Harisis competed against 170 girls. Although she did not place, she enjoyed the experience. After singing for the talent portion of the competition, Harisis won highest overall talent at the Miss Syracuse pageant. “I was really proud of myself because I was a little rusty,” she said. Harisis’ sang “Defying Gravity” from the hit Broadway musical Wicked during the talent portion for Miss Syracuse. She said the exposure from that competition gave her the opportunity to sing the national anthem at marathons and other events in the Syracuse area. She is currently preparing for the Miss Syracuse 2015 Triple Crown Competition. Harisis has won a total of $500 from the pageants she has competed in. She often turns to her family and friends for support and to help cover the cost of competing. SEE PAGEANT, PAGE 6
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Harisis has been competing in beauty pageants since high school and uses the pageants as an outlet to teach others about melanoma, which she was diagnosed with at age 18. She is now cancer-free.
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INFLUENZA VACCINE ARRIVING LATER
NURSE REFUSES QUARANTINE AFTER TREATING EBOLA PATIENTS
LANDSLIDE IN SRI LANKA LEAVES EIGHT DEAD
Buffalo’s supply of influenza vaccines will arrive later than expected, according to The Buffalo News. Jean Gunner, director of Buffalo Pediatric Associates with offices in Buffalo and Williamsville, is waiting on 1,200 doses of injectable vaccines, which aren’t due to arrive until Nov. 17. Gunner said she has a supply of FluMist, a nasal form of the vaccine, but it is not safe for children with asthma and other chronic health problems. Several major vaccine manufacturers have delayed shipments due to production problems. Candidates who utilized this method paid $330 for the service. The organizers of the scam would send fake candidates to quickly complete the exams and then broadcast the answers to test-takers.
Kaci Hickox, a nurse who cared for Ebola patients in Sierra Leone, is refusing quarantine and threatening the State of Maine with a lawsuit, according to The New York Times. Hickox returned to the United States on Oct. 24 and had been quarantined in New Jersey after a forehead scanner registered a low-grade fever. The nurse, however, has not shown symptoms of Ebola and tested negative for the virus. Hickox said many states have been enacting precautionary policies that “don’t do a good job of balancing the risks and benefits when thinking about taking away an individual’s rights.”
MAN SENTENCED FOR 50 YEARS FOR BEATING 5-YEAR-OLD BOY
LAVA FLOW HEADING TOWARD HAWAIIAN RESIDENTS
On Tuesday, a judge sentenced Matthew Kuzdzal 50 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting and beating his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son Sept. 15, 2013, which led to the boy’s death, according to The Buffalo News. The judge and a veteran homicide prosecutor called it one of the worst cases they had seen. Kuzdzal was supposed to be taking care of his girlfriend’s son when this happened. A medical examiner, which testified at the trial, said the head injury required significant force, similar to fall from a 20-story building.
Lava has been flowing from Kilauea volcano toward residents in Pahoa, Hawaii since June. But only recently, the rural town has viewed the lava as a danger. Darryl Oliveira, director of the Hawaii County Civil Defense, said the flow advanced 270 feet Wednesday night. Dozens of homes, business and other structures are in the path of the lava flow and this number could increase as the front widens. Some residents have packed their belongings and evacuated the area, while others have chosen to watch the lava engulf their homes from a safe distance.
On Wednesday, a landslide hit a village in Sri Lanka, resulting in eight deaths and possibly hundreds of people trapped, according to CNN. The landslide swept through the south-central Badulla District, destroying at least 140 homes. Around 300 to 500 people are estimated to be missing.
STUDENTS FOUND CHEATING ON PHARMACY EXAM IN CHINA On Oct. 18 and 19, around 2,440 students in China were caught cheating on an exam to become licensed pharmacists. The cheating was done through the use of wireless earpieces or by placing “electronic erasers” on their desks, according to CNN. Administrators noticed this after invigilators detected abnormal radio signals that transmitted answers in code to candidates.
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Around Town Feeling that midterm pressure? Take the weekend off EMMA JANICKI
SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR
One of the advantages of living in a major city like Buffalo is that there in no shortage of things to do, as long as you know where to look. The Spectrum staff shares some things it believes to be the best events in Buffalo this weekend. email: features@ubspectrum.com
For the partier SATURDAY, NOV. 1:
The Great Ghost Toast in Buffalo. A selfguided tour of 10 East Aurora “haunted pubs” filled with supernatural storytelling, folklore and other Halloween themed events. The event costs $30 and includes a T-shirt, special deals and snacks. Registration is at The Cornell Cooperative Building, 21 South Grove Street, in East Aurora.
For the intellectual The Frank Lloyd Wright at The Martin House Complex will be hosting a class on the art and history of Japanese block printing. Materials are provided and a tour of the Martin House in included. The printing class and tour cost $50 for nonmembers and $40 for members.
For the artsy type
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ART=Text=Art, Private Languages/ Public Systems at UB’s Anderson Gallery on South Campus. The show displays visual arts in post-war American and the emergence of concrete poetry.
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The North Park Theatre presents Zombie Night, which includes the world premiere of “Within,” a local produced thriller with Zombies. The film has been worked on for three years. Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door and there will be prizes for the best costumes. North Park Theatre is located at 1428 Hertel Ave. in Buffalo.
SATURDAY, NOV. 1:
Meet and greet with designers Katie Gariepy and Tamora Lee at Shopaholic Fashionista Boutique at 452 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, from 4 to 7 p.m. Gariepy is a clothing designer and Lee is a jewelry designer.
For the athletic type
The women’s soccer team and its No. 1 seed begin the MAC Tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at UB Stadium. The game is free for students with a valid UB ID. This weekend is the opening of the HarborCenter – a much awaited project that has changed the Buffalo skyline – in downtown Buffalo. Terry and Kim Pegula, owners of the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, own the HarborCenter. This weekend’s game at the HarborCenter include: FRIDAY, OCT. 31:
Youth hockey tournaments begin at 8 a.m. and Canisius College vs. Ohio State at 7:35 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 1:
Canisius College vs. Ohio State at 7:35 p.m SUNDAY, NOV. 2:
Erie Community College vs. Rochester Institute of Technology at 6:15 p.m.
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Political pandering in the guise of protection Kaci Hickox risked her life to help fight the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone, but she returned home not to praise and commendation but to solitary confinement in a plastic tent. Despite testing negative for Ebola, Hickox spent a weekend in an isolation tent in a Newark hospital. Ebola is, of course, a serious illness and a serious threat. Every guideline should be followed and procedure strictly enforced. The consequences that ensue when rules are ignored and behavior is lax have already been made clear in Dallas. There’s no argument against the practice of quarantines and vigilance. Health workers – or anyone – returning to America from West Africa absolutely need to be tested and isolated in quarantine until their status is determined. That’s just common sense. The risk of even a single exposure outweighs the annoyance of quarantine, even when it’s individuals returning from saving lives in Africa who are being inconvenienced. But when politicians use the severity of this situation to their benefit, they’re only protecting themselves. New Jersey governor Chris Christie made his backwards, self-centered priorities all too visible when he ordered that Hickox remain confined, despite criticism from medical experts and the White House, who argued that she posed no threat to the population. Policies like Christie’s, as members of the Obama administration pointed out, would discourage other medical professionals from volunteering in West Africa, where their assistance is vital in combatting Ebola. Christie, who is predicted to pursue a presidential run in 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, up for re-election this November, clearly felt that projecting a hardline image took priority over sensible policy – and Hickox’s well being. Both Cuomo and Christie criticized federal guidelines and argued that high-risk travelers go through mandatory quarantine. But once it became apparent that their tough-guy act wasn’t win-
Extreme quarantine policies in New York and New Jersey do more harm than good, and hurt American heroes ART BY AMBER SLITER
ning over the public – shockingly, a nurse retuning from fighting Ebola in Africa is a more sympathetic figure than Christie – the politicians backed off. Christie, backpedaling like made, allowed Hickox to return to her home in Maine to finish her 21-day quarantine, rudely dismissing her threats to sue and pretending that he and the White House had never disagreed about her treatment in the first place. Meanwhile Cuomo wised up to the influence of the White House, or more probable, checked his approval ratings and decided that home quarantines would be sufficient after all. Politics took priority over public safety, and Christie and Cuomo should be ashamed of themselves. Because America – and the
world – needs people willing to take risks and make sacrifices. We need people like Hickox, individuals who will help fight the Ebola epidemic on the ground, who will bring expertise and assistance to countries that desperately need it. That’s the first step in protecting America. What hurts West Africa hurts us, too – if the epidemic worsens elsewhere, the likelihood of its spread increases. American health workers who go to Africa are essentially joining the front lines in one of the most dangerous battles in the world right now. When these veterans return home, they deserve to be welcomed as heroes, not political pawns. email:editorial@ubspectrum.com
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A $30 million mistake
Proposed new facility at ECC’s Amherst campus is overambitious and unnecessary Despite an already strained budget and campuses in desperate need of upkeep and renovation, Erie Community College (ECC) is planning to spend millions on an unprecedented – and unnecessary – academic facility. The building would be unparalleled for the community college in terms of the construction cost of $30 million. But breaking ground on a new project – a proposed 55,000-square-foot building that would be built on ECC’s Amherst campus – is nothing short of frivolous when existing issues on ECC’s campuses aren’t being addressed. ECC, which is the fourth largest community college in the state and part of the SUNY system, currently has three campuses. Not unlike UB, the college has a campus downtown, along with locations in Amherst and Orchard Park. The multi-campus arrangement for ECC has long been a
contentious issue, as the college strives to attract Erie County students and lure them away from other counties’ community colleges. Their wooing is understandable: as students from Erie attend community colleges in other areas, local municipalities are charged millions of dollars in “charge-back” fees. Last year, the costs totaled a staggering $4.4 million to communities in Erie, as 1,834 students from the county attended other community colleges. So ECC faces a legitimate, pressing need to increase – or at the very least maintain – their enrollment numbers. But nonetheless, a shiny new building, while enticing, is not the most promising, or sensible, solution. Novelty is always appealing, but function is more important. If ECC can scrape together $30 million for a new building, then it could easily redirect those funds – or at least some of them
– to more worthwhile causes. While proponents of the project argue that the new facility would be essential to jumpstarting the renovations to the Amherst campus that undeniably requires regeneration. But that argument falls flat – renovations don’t require largescale construction as an accompaniment. And equally problematic is that the Amherst campus could become irrelevant in upcoming years, as the debate over the merits of establishing a centralized campus versus maintaining three branches continues. A state-of-art campus located in the bustling downtown corridor of Buffalo is certainly an intriguing prospect. But ultimately, it’s even more ambitious than the current, unrealistic proposition of a single new building – though a centralized downtown campus would be even more effective at drawing in new students.
The current system remains en vogue for now – building a central campus would cost $350 million and ECC’s President and Board Chairman strongly disapprove of the idea, but there’s no guarantee regarding the future of Amherst’s campus. Improving the current conditions at ECC’s three campuses in order to ensure that students attending the college right now can pursue their educations in classrooms that are functional and up to date. Basic renovations are more necessary, more obtainable, and much cheaper than ECC’s current plan. There’s every reason to focus on upgrades and far fewer justifications for breaking new ground. Building a $30 million facility is over-the-top, but when it’s being constructed in an area with an uncertain future, that’s simply shortsighted. email:editorial@ubspectrum.com
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Empowering women in STEM fields
On Wednesday, UB Alumni Association and UB Career Services co-hosted UB Schmoozin for Women in STEM Fields. The event gave female students, like Kendra Claiborne, a senior computer science major, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors (STEM) a chance to talk to alumni in the same fields. DEREK DROCY, THE SPECTRUM
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Ramla Qureshi wanted a platform for females in engineering fields to empower each other, but she was not able to find it in Pakistan. So she founded a non-profit organization called Women Engineers Pakistan. Qureshi, a first-year graduate student in civil engineering, started the organization by a Facebook page dedicated to connecting female engineers in Pakistan. Soon after Qureshi started the Facebook page, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad invited her to a presentation given by a visiting NASA scientist. After meeting with the scientist, Qureshi was inspired to look for more opportunities to connect people who could help with her project. On Wednesday evening, Qureshi attended UB Schmoozin’ for Women in STEM Fields at Davis Hall. UB Alumni Association and UB Career Services co-hosted the event for STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – majors. The event brought students and
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alumnae from different STEM fields and gave students a chance to network with other female STEM students, similar to Qureshi’s group. A month after Qureshi came to UB, she met with staff from the Alumni Association about her project. She also received feedback from UB’s Gender Institute, Pakistan and Muslim Student Associations. “They were very interested to help me with this project and invited me to today’s event to talk to more people about finding virtual mentors to young female students in Pakistan,” she said. Qureshi hopes to start hosting online mentoring sessions by next summer. In a report issued in 2013 by the National Science Foundation, women received 18.2 percent of bachelor’s degrees awarded in computer science in 2010, 18.4 percent of engineering bachelor’s degrees and 43.1 percent of mathematics and statistics bachelor’s degrees. Kristi Fields, a career planning and development associate at Career Services, said UB Schmoozin’ for Women in STEM
Fields is a networking opportunity for current students who are in or interested in STEM fields. Alumnae of different positions of STEM, including IT risk and assurance advisory, senior research scientist, co-director of gene targeting & transgenic facility at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, attended the event. “We want students to know that the UB family is out there to help and open doors for more opportunities,” Fields said. “Eighty percent of jobs and internships are found through networking, so we want students to practice their networking skills and build relationships.” Fields said the Alumni Association and Career Services tell alumnae to “stay connected and hire an UB [student].” Katherine Czerniejewski, a junior biomedical engineering major, and Dana Voll, a junior electrical engineering major, wrote an academic paper about what inspired them to pursue careers in the engineering field after meeting last year with Liesl Folks, dean of UB’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
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Czerniejewski and Voll had the opportunity to present their paper, “Perceptions of University Recruitment Strategies by Female Students in STEM,” at the annual IEEE STEM Education Conference at Princeton University. “There are a lot of misconceptions on having more women in STEM fields,” Czerniejewski said. “First of all, people assume engineering is hard without knowing anything about engineering.” A student, who wished to remain anonymous, said undergraduate experience in STEM is different than working in a STEM field in real life and used the GamerGate controversy as an example. GamerGate has caused such a controversy, the student didn’t even want her name tied to it. GamerGate is an online debate that partially focuses on harassment and marginalization of women in the video game industry and community. Many people who speak out about the issue have received threats from online community members. “People say it’s a good time for females to join STEM fields but still I feel the power of politics tends to be worrying for females,” the student said. “Change will not happen in a night. It will take the society a while to treat women and men equally.” Despite problems outside of the academic world, there are still programs that try to foster STEM interest in younger students. Czerniejewski and Voll were part of a high school program called “Project Lead the Way,” which teaches students the basic mechanics of how machines and gadgets work. “We were lucky to discover basics of engineering science when we were still in high school,” Voll said. “But this program was only limited to certain schools and they don’t even teach the same class in every school. One class offered in a school may not be available for another. There is little encouragement in high schools to attract students to these fields.” UB Schmoozin’ for Women in STEM Fields is not only for decided majors, said Clay Connor, engagement assistant for UB’s Office of Alumni Engagement. “During our events we also have stations for undecided majors where they can bring their resumes for reviewing and having a conversation,” he said. Czerniejewski said there is a lot of emphasis on women in STEM fields. But she wants to highlight her success is due to her hard work and not because of her gender. email: news@ubspectrum.com
A new Horror Story is being told
IAN SCADUTO
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Show: “American Horror Story: Freak Show” Network: FX Airing: Wednesdays at 10 p.m. As Halloween is upon us several things are certain: First, you must be sick of pumpkins and the color orange. Second, the Hallmark Channel will already be playing Christmas movies. Third, you’ll spend days looking for the perfect costume only to throw something together at the last minute. Fourth, and most importantly, we are (trick or) treated to a new season in the perennial horror series, “American Horror Story.” This season takes place midway at the Freak Show. Set in the early ’50s in Jupiter, Florida, “Freakshow” follows a type of entertainment that is slowly falling out of vogue following the advent of television. Carnival owner Elsa Mars (Jessica Lange, In Secret) insists on the relevancy of her sideshow and seeks out a new pair of misfits to headline her carnival. She is confident that she has found her newest act in a pair of conjoined twins, one of whom doesn’t want to be attached to her sister anymore. To make matters worse, there is a serial killer clown running rampant whose motives aren’t yet apparent. His terrifying, permanent smile haunts viewers as the clown bounces from house to house, slaying his victims with juggling bats. The cast of the Freak Show includes recurring award-winning actors from the show’s previous incarnations in the first episodes of the season. Oscar winner Kathy Bates (Boychoir) as Ethel Darling, the bearded lady, is the highlight of these characters. She is so convincing in this role that you’ll forget the beard is fake. Thankfully, Ryan Murphy, the show’s creator, recognizes Bates’ talent and gives her a more prominent role than she had last season. Dramatic revelations in the third episode allow Bates to show off her talents.
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The first episodes of “Freak Show” are more violent than those of seasons’ past, but just as beautifully shot and packed with an outstanding cast.
Her son, Jimmy, is played by Evan Peters (Safelight). He suffers from a disease that has deformed his hands into lobster claws. The suave young man despises his place in the show, often covering his hands with gloves. He doesn’t see the difference between freaks and the average person. Michael Chiklis and Angela Bassett are latecomers to the proceedings and round out the supporting cast as the strongman and the three-breasted performer, respectively – resulting in brilliant casting choices that give the clichéd plotlines their freshness. Murphy ensures that each actor is perfectly matched to his or her character. Jessica Lange, screened as Elsa Mars, stands out even with the cast is full of seasoned actors. She plays the same character each season: A sinister, oversexed, antagonist who yearns to be a famous star. This year is no different, but her decision to add an accent provides another layer to the character she portrays. Murphy developed a series that pushes the boundaries of cable television. He’s made horror an accessible genre, which tele-
vision hasn’t experienced since “The Twilight Zone.” Fans watch this genre because of the mystery, plot twists and oddity of the shows. Few people watch television shows to focus on the photography or camera techniques, but Murphy has created a TV show that masquerades as a film. Never has regular television looked so much like a Hollywood production. The episodes are beautifully shot with images that conjure depression and despair using ripped canvas tents, dirty and dull hues and overgrown dried grass. The camerawork forces viewers to notice the techniques he uses. Murphy splits the screen while showing the conjoined twins’ point of view, allowing the otherwise attached pair to demonstrate their variance in thought. This creates a disorienting effect, and allows viewers to visualize the difference between the girls. More inventive camerawork, occurring early in episode three, pays homage to the 1919 silent horror classic, “The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.” He produces images that replicate those from the original film by filming in black and white through an
overexposed pinhole lens. This season’s focus on freaks may sound offensive to some as if Murphy is mocking these individuals – he isn’t. Instead, he shows the ways in which these “freaks” are persecuted and the stigmas associated with the misfits. Early in the third episode, emotions run high between members of the show – Murphy’s ability to create an attachment between the audience to the characters he creates, as well as the characters to one another, is remarkable. The first two episodes feels too conventional and predictable, relying more on violence than it has in the past. Murphy sacrifices plot for character development in early episodes, which pays off by episode three with a faster moving plot that is both dark and en(gross)ing. Although this doesn’t seem like it is going to be the best entry of the series, it still is one of the best offerings on television. The Freak Show is so satisfying that you won’t want to leave … or maybe you just won’t be able to. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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À la Mode: Style Guide Fall layers for the changing weather EMMA JANICKI
SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR
Morning coffees and lattes take on a whole new meaning when chilly fall breezes sweep through campus. No longer do we just need caffeine to get through class; we need the comforting warmth and scent of a flavored coffee drink to calm us. We also need is warm layers that keep out the whipping winds on the Promenade or the random rooms with the air conditioning still on. Certain pieces of clothing are key for keeping warm and looking as cozy as possible, even if you’re sitting in those terrible rotating chairs in the Knox lecture halls. Slim turtlenecks Here, I’m wearing a black turtleneck from Ann Taylor, a thick ponte black pencil skirt from Ann Taylor, a vegan leather blazer from H&M, black tights with tiny orange polka dots, a tartan scarf and black combat boots. This slim fit black turtleneck is a perfect layering piece for under dresses, with skirts, pants, blazers, jackets, sweaters – everything. Turtlenecks, particularly in neutral colors, are extremely versatile and inherently warm. If you know you’re stepping out into a chilly world one morning, toss a turtleneck on underneath whatever it is you’re wearing. Don’t think about it too much. I particularly love the look of a black turtleneck under dresses, whether they are long-sleeved, slip dresses, mod shifts or shirtdresses.
Tall Socks One of the staples of my personal style for the past couple of years is wearing tall socks, usually knee-length, over tights when wearing skirts or dresses. Over the past few months, this has become a major trend on campus. Girls can often be seeing pairing black socks with combat boots and easy dresses for a grunge look reminiscent of the 90s. I am often sad to read on fashion websites that fall and winter means it’s time to push your summer clothes to the back of your closet. I firmly believe that anything you own should be wearable throughout the year. Sometimes, being able to do that requires quite a bit of creativity. Tall socks are your saviors during the cold months. Don’t fear wearing a strappy, floral dress once it gets cold outside, simply add some tall socks that go with the colors and patterns of the dress. If you’re new to the trend, check out Target. They have a consistent section of socks for $2.99 in the plain neutral colors everyone needs, but also a selection of fun colorful and patterned varieties. Remember, you can never have enough black knee-highs. Scarves Yeah, wearing scarves as a warm layer is child’s play. The way you wrap them, however, is not. The one loop is getting old, so try looping your scarf as many times as possible to create a European, battling-against-thewind-in-the-city look. Or, grab a
scarf that is significantly longer than your typical style. It looks easy, and yet coolly dramatic. Silk scarves, although they are not as warm, look elegant when piled on top of a neutral outfit. They typically are adorned with sophisticated patterns and you can use them as a head wrap or tie them on your purse for a ‘50s revival look. Think Peggy Olson in Mad Men. Oversized sweaters Oversize sweaters are not only extremely comfortable, but they give you enough space to layer underneath, say with a slim turtleneck. You can pop it over a dress, wear it with a skirt, or kick it in jeans and a T-shirt. From ugly Christmas sweaters, do grandpa cardigans from Amvets or the inauthentic wares of Urban Outfitters that look they something from a thrift store, there are thousands of options out there. Personally, I like laying a white Oxford underneath a sweater for a classic, academic look. Oversized sweaters can work with any other layering piece – try a big sweater, a slip dress and tall cable knight socks for a fall chic look. Or, do a big sweater, tight acid washed jeans and combat boots for the 90s grunge trend that has taken hold of campus. Layering is a creative venture and the more you experiment, the more fun you’ll have. Pick pieces out of your closet that you think won’t go together at all and put them all on. See what happens. You can always take it off. email: features@ubspectrum.com
A YOUTHFUL CURIOSITY Buffalo Film Seminars shows “The Spirit of the Beehive” at latest screening
By layering with staple fall pieces, you can stay warm as chilly breezes whip through campus. Turtlenecks, tall socks and scarves will keep you as toasty as a pumpkin spice latte. CHAD COOPER, THE SPECTRUM
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Everyone can remember the feeling of bewilderment as a child – the sense of awe that surrounds a new discovery coupled with the curiosity of a young mind. The Buffalo Film Seminar brought viewers back to this feeling with the screening of Victor Erice’s 1976 film, The Spirit of the Beehive. The film follows the story of Ana (Ana Torrent, La Ropavejera), a 7-year-old girl living in an isolated post-Civil War Spanish village. The movie opens with a traveling moviemaker stopping at Ana’s school to screen James Whale’s Frankenstein. Shortly after, Ana develops a fascination with the film’s title character and the idea that one can summon a “spirit” if they believe hard enough. When Ana is watching Frankenstein, her sister tells Ana how she can talk to Frankenstein if Ana calls for him. What ensues is an effectively illustrated depiction of the world through a curious, young child’s eyes. “I don’t like films about children. I like sex and violence [in films],” said Bruce Jackson, one of the program’s founders, as the audience chuckled. “But this film really captures a child-like quality and what it’s like to look through a child’s eyes. I don’t know how [the director] did it so well.” Torrent’s performance adds to the charm of the film, and as her curiosity progressively heightens surrounding the existence of Frankenstein. The film resolves this in a dream-like manner – but is still residual in its commentary on the power of a child’s imagination. Eric DeGrechie, a 39-year-old Buffalo resident was moved by the themes of the film. DeGrechie read ‘1,000 Films to See Before You Die,’ and The Spirit of the Beehive was on the list. He and his wife are self-proclaimed “film buffs.” “The storyline through a child’s eyes [and] the Frankenstein theme made it all really neat, it was really moving,” DeGrechie said. Before the film began, the Buffalo Film Seminar teachers SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of English, Diane Christian and SUNY Distinguished Professor Bruce Jackson gave an informative background presentation to the audience that was still trickling into the theater.
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There were also handouts presented at the theater including details on the production of the film, anecdotes, cast and crew interviews and critical comments to keep in mind during the viewing. This semester marks the first time the seminar’s screening has been hosted so close to UB. Students can take the Stampede to UB South Campus and walk a short distance to the theater on 3500 Main St. Every Tuesday night, students enrolled in the Buffalo Film Seminar class are able to see the films for free. Students who aren’t enrolled can pay $7.50 with their student ID. Tickets are also available to the general public for $9. James Werwick, a sophomore media study major, has been to The Buffalo Film Seminar screening once before. “I like the seminar because it always shows old classics,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing Fargo in November.” After the film, the moderators conducted an in-depth discussion about it which everyone was encouraged to take participate in. The film was well received – audience members were walking out the theater, still discussing their interpretations of the film. The next film screening will be Roman Polanksi’s famous film, Tess, Nov. 4. The Buffalo Film Seminar continues to provide effective movie classics to students at UB. If you are looking for something to see, and learn about, then come out to Amherst Dipson on Tuesdays. It might just fill you with some youthful curiosity. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Album: 1989 Artist: Taylor Swift Release Date: Oct. 27 Label: Big Machine Records Grade: B Taylor Swift has come a long way from her days as a girl-next-door country singer songwriter. Her latest album, 1989, is a split between a pop star trying to hard to please her fans with monotonous computerized beats and a soulful and emotional singersongwriter who had grown up and adopted a new genre of music to express her talent. I have been a fan of Tay Sway since I was 14 years old. In high school I counted down the days until the song “Fifteen” applied to my life, and now as a 21 year old, I can’t wait until my 22nd birthday so I can play “22” all day. As a devoted fan, I supported her decision to make the leap into pop music and stray from the country twang of “Our Song” from her original album, but Taylor Swift didn’t live up to my expectations. The opening third of her fifth studio album is filled with fluffy, computerized and flat songs that I would have expected to hear while shopping with my mom in Limited Too – when I was 9 years old. The lyrics of “Blank Space,” “Out of the Woods” and the opening track “Welcome to New York” are basic and repetitive. Aside from the monotonous and flat background beats, Swift’s amazing vocals aren’t given a chance to shine because they have been computerized to fit into the next generation’s idea of pop music. “Style,” the song unofficially named after her most recent ex-boyfriend, Harry Styles, is one of the worst songs I have heard from
Taylor Swift. Aside from the ’80s beats, that do nothing for her echoing voice on the track, the lyrics describe a boy who has cheated on her with “some other girls / he says what you heard is true” but it’s fine because “when we go crashing down, we come back every time / because we never go out of style.” It sounds like the transformative singersongwriter is trying too hard to please every demographic of her fan base – the new and younger 12 to 17 year olds and the veteran and devoted 18 to 24 year olds – and she failed. It’s not until the chart-topping hit “Shake It Off ” that her album gave me a reason to continue listening. Following the No. 1 single is the first track on the album that sounds like something fans would recognize as Taylor Swift. “I Wish You Would” is the next classic breakup song for girls around the world who regret some aspect of their relationship. This is where the album, thankfully, turns around and Swift’s amazing vocals and emotional lyrics don’t let her veteran fans down. Although the tune and tempo of the chorus of “Wildest Dreams” sounds eerily similar to Lana Del Ray’s “Young and Beautiful,” Taylor is getting personal with her listeners and moved past her bubbly and sugar-coated lyrics of the earlier tracks on the album. One of the most classically T-Swift tracks is “How To Get The Girl.” It’s a more mature and updated version of her song “White Horse” from Fearless, released in 2008. In the seven years since that album release, her idea of the perfect man and romance has matured, as heard in that song as well as “Wonderland,” “Clean,” and “You’re In Love.” She expertly and creatively describes what it’s like to be in love and handle heartbreak through her range of vocals: “You’re still allover me like a wine-stained dress I can’t wear anymore.” The album finishes with “New Romantics” – finally, the modern-pop sound that I had expected the Grammy-Award-winning artist to produce. It’s a track that would be overheard at an Urban Outfitters, rather than a tween clothing store. Taylor Swift’s transition into pop music isn’t over. The album 1989 is a great first all-pop album, but she needs to go back to her roots of writing and producing music for herself and not just to appease her fans. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Continued from Dougall, page 1 Dougall has dealt with the disappointment of allowing a goal just seven times this season. But she has never let emotions affect her play afterward. She has stayed focused on the task at hand and let her drive fuel her performance. She endured a two-month tryout process for the Ontario U16. The national team weeded out players by pushing them to their limits. Tryouts for the 16-and-under team would be held even if it snowed. “It was probably the most mentally and physically demanding thing I have ever been through in my entire life,” Dougall said. “They pushed us to the point where we couldn’t walk after training. It really showed me my limits and how far I can push myself.” Dougall developed her keen mental toughness in her Pickering, Ontario home growing up with two older siblings – Heather and Michael, ages 23 and 25 respectively. “It was always them against me,” Dougall said. “They would do stuff like putting soy sauce into my ice cream and telling me it was chocolate ice cream.” Dougall vividly remembers her siblings pouring a bucket of water on her head during the middle of winter after she returned home from a high school practice. Her siblings locked her outside of the house for 10 minutes. There was nothing Dougall could do except be patient until her parents came home to let her inside. Although teasing became a vital part of her childhood, she learned it takes a lot more than some tainted chocolate ice cream or water to mentally break her down. Despite being victim to their pranks, there was a dynamic relationship present between Dougall and her siblings. They taught her how to cook and would regularly make baked goods together. Above all, her siblings taught her one of the most vital parts of playing a sport: teamwork. “Having siblings around teaches you that there will be support no matter where you go,” Dougall said. “Always knowing that you have someone to lean on is a re-
ally comforting feeling.” *** Dougall has always had the drive to be No. 1. Even while growing up, Dougall knew the importance of being the best. She even switched her jersey number from No. 5 – her mother’s birthday – to No. 1 when she entered high school. Growing up, she towered over the other soccer players. Her stature allowed her to dominate the multiple house league and middle school teams she played for, cumulating in an invitation to try out for the Ontario U16 Team at 12 years old. Albeit hesitant at first, Dougall accepted. After the last training session of the two-month tryout process, the Ontario team coaches walked over to Dougall and congratulated her for making the team. For a year and a half, she traveled with some of the best female players under 16 in Canada. She went undefeated in her first season and traveled to Spain to play international competition. It is still Dougall’s fondest soccer memory. She joined three more clubs before graduating from high school: Pickering Power 96, Ajax 96 Red and FC Durham. In high school, she was one of the most revered prospects in Ontario. The recruitment process started when she was just 15 years old. Representatives from Canadian schools showed up to Dougall’s games when she was just a sophomore in high school. To fulfill her mission of playing Division I soccer, Dougall was willing to do whatever it took – even if that meant going to a different country. *** Dougall was skeptical about playing soccer in the United States. Then she heard about Buffalo: an established academic institution and home to a struggling women’s soccer program at the time. It is three hours away from her home in Ontario. “I automatically fell in love with UB,” Dougall said. “It’s close enough that my parents could come visit me on the weekends and I wanted to go to a school with
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Freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall currently ranks first in the nation in save percentage and broke a program record for shutouts in a season. She will lead the Bulls into Sunday’s tournament game.
a smaller soccer program and try to make a difference.” Freshman midfielder Julia Benati, who played with Dougall on the Ontario U16 Team, came to UB without knowing her former teammate had already committed to Buffalo as well. Benati admits she didn’t know Dougall well during their time on the national team due to different practice schedules between goalkeepers and skill players. During the preseason, however, the two were paired as temporary roommates, eventually becoming permanent roommates and friends. The friendship was due to their mutual will to succeed. “I remember both of us complaining how tired and sore we were during preseason,” Benati said. “All we wanted was preseason to end. But looking back now, we know it was all worth it.” Dougall has used this season to bring all of her ‘parts’ together. As a member of the most successful team on campus, Dougall stands out. She has been a catalyst for a defense that has allowed the fewest goals in the
MAC. Last season, the Bulls went just 6-93 and did not win back-to-back games all year. With Dougall, the team finished undefeated in MAC play en route to a No. 1 seed this season. Dougall does not like to take credit for her success, however. She believes her record-breaking season is due to the play of her backline. Her teammates feel she deserves the credit. “Laura Dougall has had probably the most incredible freshman season out of any keeper that we’ve had here at UB,” Mann said. “She should be extremely proud of what she has accomplished.” Dougall’s success can be attributed to all the components that have made her into the prototypical goalkeeper she is today. Every team she has played for, every moment of training, every second spent locked outside in the cold, every save – even every goal allowed has led to the finished product that will guard the Bulls’ net in Sunday’s tournament opener. A machine needs all its parts to work. And so does Laura Dougall. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Continued from pageant, page 1 Harisis said she tries to be as economically frugal as possible. She raised $2,000 from her friends and family to help cover the cost of swimsuits and gowns for the Miss USA pageant. She also has borrowed prom dresses from friends and other pageant girls for the talent portion of the competition. Miss America touts itself as being the world’s largest scholarship provider for young women. They give out more then $40 million each year to competitors, according to the organization’s website. “If you win Miss USA you get a modeling contract,” she said. “If you win Miss America, you are a spokesperson and an ambassador for important causes.” The Miss America organization is a nonprofit organization that supports women entering STEM fields (science, technology and math) among other causes and organizations. In order to compete in the pageant, each participant must raise $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Most of the money raised goes to the hospital, and the remainder funds scholarships. In addition to supporting the Children’s Miracle Network, each competitor is required to have a platform. For her platform, Harisis chose to spread awareness on melanoma. She was diagnosed with stage I melanoma at age 18. Pageant girls must be intelligent to suc-
ceed in the interview portion of the competition, according to Harisis. She said often times interviewers ask competitors about current events. “Pageant girls aren’t dumb,” she said. Although the emphasis on physical appearance during pageants has made Harisis more conscious about eating healthy and exercising, she doesn’t feel judged by the way she looks. “We don’t just prance around in a bikini and get judged on our body,” she said. Pageants do not promote anorexia, according to Harisis’ mother, Evgenia Harisis. “You have to love the skin that you’re in and do your research to get far,” she said. Harisis’ mother also said her daughter is self-sufficient and doesn’t need someone every second of the way to help her get ready. She said it’s never an anxious environment; they get Dunkin’ Donuts, listen to music and get excited. Harisis had the opportunity to work with Amanda Mason, Miss New York 2013, after contacting her on Facebook. Mason has acted as a mentor to Harisis by giving her advice on competitions or helping pick out dresses to wear. Mason has been competing in pageants since she was 14 years old and is now retired. She continues to work on her platform, the Middle School Movement,
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Harisis said competing in pageants makes her better rounded and keeps her focused. She looks forward to them because it’s something aside from school she can put time into, because school can get stressful. After she completes her bachelor’s degree, Harisis plans on attending either medical school or completing a Ph.D. program within a biology discipline. “Maybe I’ll be Miss America,” Harisis said. “You never know.” email: features@ubspectrum.com
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59 Opera star 60 Word with “limit” or “share” 61 Keep ___ to the ground 62 “Iliad” war god 63 Did great on, as a test 64 Backs, anatomically 65 Affirmative votes
DOWN 1 Bunch 2 With the bow, in scores 3 Remove space between letters 4 Pick from a lineup 5 Athlete of the Century Jim 6 Breathing sounds 7 Back street 8 ___ as a doornail 9 Old attachment for “while” 10 Long Island county 11 Asian nursemaids 12 Brought forth 13 “The ___ of Kilimanjaro” 21 Cause of inflation? 22 Outer limit 25 Supplies with weapons 26 Mark with a branding iron 27 “Frasier” actress Gilpin 28 New newts 29 Rank of KFC’s Sanders, briefly 31 Eagle or erne 32 “Yadda, yadda, yadda”
33 “Look ___ hands!” 34 TV award 35 Burrows and Vigoda 37 Eat greedily (with “down”) 38 My ___ Massacre 39 Sabbath 43 Made a small sound 44 City in New York 45 Basic unit of Romanian currency 46 Ziti, e.g. 47 Bit of high jinks 48 Fairy-tale figure 49 Baltimore’s ___ Harbor 50 Antarctic predators 52 Hit the books 53 The “A” in A.D. 54 Ireland, formerly 55 Eye layer 56 Part of Einstein’s equation
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Down but not out
Seniors Michael Schalberg, Chris Marsack and Bryan Bergstol celebrate a goal in Buffalo’s playoff loss to Niagara last year. No. 14 Buffalo is 10-2 this season despite a slew of injuries and faces No. 23 Niagara Friday. CHAD COOPER, THE SPECTRUM
Men’s ice hockey flourishing despite injuries ANDY KONIUCH SPORTS EDITOR
Despite its 10-2 start to the season, men’s ice hockey head coach Sal Valvo believes his team has yet to play to its full potential. Buffalo has a slew of injuries, as five players are currently out of the lineup. The team has even started two defensemen at forward. Even with the injuries, the Bulls (10-2, 3-0 Northeast Collegiate Hockey League) have not only found a way to win, but win frequently. Buffalo is currently ranked No. 14 in the American Collegiate Hockey Association heading into this weekend’s matchup against No. 23 Niagara (6-3, 5-0 NECHL). The team’s success is because of its depth, according to Valvo. “Everyone has played well and contributed,” Valvo said. “Guys that were on that fifth line in the preseason have been very useful killing penalties, getting power play
time and chipping in goals.” One player that has stepped up and contributed is sophomore forward Brad Tardif. Tardif, formally a member of Buffalo’s Division III squad, received a call from Valvo in early September to join the team. In the Bulls’ 9-2 victory over Robert Morris (9-1) Sept. 26, Tardif netted a goal and an assist in his debut on the Division I team. He has four goals and four assists in 10 games. “Last year my main goal was to make the D-1 team. When I didn’t I was disappointed, but I just kept working hard to try and get better and be the best player I could be,” Tardif said. “When I got the call up from Sal it honestly was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had in my life. Getting a couple games under my belt with the big boys – it’s nice to see things are working out.” Valvo said Buffalo’s biggest surprise performance has come from its goaltending.
Mike Musialowski, last year’s starting goaltender, graduated. Freshman goaltender Tyler Stark and senior goaltender Dylan Arnold have both replaced Musialowski and played phenomenal in net, according to Valvo. Stark and Arnold rank No. 10 and 11 in the ACHA in goals against average, respectively. Arnold has two shutouts this season and Stark has one. “They’ve been really good and our ‘D’ has stepped up and done what we’ve asked,” Valvo said. “Play ‘D’ first and the goals will come. That’s exactly what’s happened.” One player that has bought into Valvo’s defense-first mentality to the ice is junior forward Luke Swimline. Buffalo’s three-time captain Timmy Root graduated and the Bulls needed a penalty killing forward. Swimline accepted the role. “Before Timmy left, before his last game, he told me I had to take over his job,” Swimline said. “I take pride in pen-
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season undefeated in MAC; three basketball players receive preseason awards SPORTS DESK Women’s soccer (13-2-3, 9-0-2 Mid-American Conference) The Bulls, currently ranked No. 47 in the country, finished their regular season undefeated in conference play for the first time in program history. Buffalo defeated Akron (6-12-1, 2-9 MAC) 2-1 in double overtime at UB Stadium Thursday. Junior defender Jackie Hall scored the game-winning goals less than two minutes into the second overtime period. Buffalo trailed 1-0 at halftime after freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall allowed just her sixth goal of the season less than five minutes into the game. Buffalo tied the game at 1 with a goal from junior midfielder Kassidy Kidd. The Bulls open the MAC Tournament at home Sunday in the quarterfinal round against Toledo (710-2, 4-6-1 MAC) at 1 p.m. Buffalo defeated Toledo 3-0 Oct 19. If Buffalo wins Sunday, the rest of the tournament will be held at UB Stadium. Men’s soccer (5-8-2, 1-0-2 MAC) Sophomore midfielder Russell Cicerone was named MAC Player of the Week after registering four goals and two assists in Buffalo’s two-game win streak last week. The Bulls defeated St. Bonaventure (1-12, 0-5 Atlantic Conference) 4-0 Oct. 21 and defeated Northern Illinois (3-7-5, 0-2-1 MAC) 2-1 Saturday for their first-ever winning streak under head coach Stu Riddle. Buffalo is currently in third place in the MAC and in good position to make the conference tournament for the first time since 2011. The Bulls play the first of two road games to close out the regular season this Saturday. Buffalo faces West Virginia (86-1, 1-1-1 MAC) at 7 p.m. Volleyball (14-10, 4-6 MAC) After snapping a four-game losing streak last weekend, Buffalo goes on the road for two matches this weekend. The Bulls face Miami Ohio (14-8, 7-3 MAC) Friday before travelling to Bowling Green (5-17, 2-8 MAC) Saturday. Both matches are set for 7 p.m. Buffalo is just 2-6 since winning its first two conference games. Men’s and women’s basketball The MAC released its preseason poll earlier this week. The women’s team was picked to finish first in
alty killing. I don’t score many goals so I have to do something well.” Swimline has eight points in 12 games. Six of his points are from assists. “Never said anything about assists,” Swimline said with a laugh. “I dish the puck to the goal scorers – I let them do their thing.” Buffalo has 54 goals in 12 games this season – an average of 4.5 goals per game. The team defeated No. 26 Mercyhurst (64) twice this year after not beating Mercyhurst in the previous four seasons. Both of the Bulls’ losses came against No. 7 Rhode Island, 3-1 and 5-1, respectively. Valvo believes the team played well despite the outcomes. At one point in the third period of Buffalo’s 5-1 loss, the score was 2-1 and Rhode Island hadn’t gotten a shot on net in over 13 minutes. “Even though the Rhode Island games were losses, in the 5-1 game it’s kind of weird – we dominated that game,” Valvo said. “The score should’ve been reversed. Not that our goaltending didn’t play well, we just didn’t get any puck luck or bounces … It’s good to see that we could not only compete but outperform them.” Sophomore forward Bobby Piotrowicz leads Buffalo with seven goals and nine assists. Senior forward Michael Schalberg and junior forward Willie Sanchez each have two game-winning goals. Individuals can make game-changing plays, but the Bulls’ overall success this season stems from their ability to play as a team, according to Swimline. “This year we’re playing with a lot more with passion than previous years,” Swimline said. “Previous years we had all the skill to be a great team and win a lot of games. But this year everybody is chipping in. All the lines are scoring, everybody is blocking shots, the goaltenders are playing amazing. It’s just been a real team effort.” The team plays Niagara this Friday for the first time since being eliminated by the Purple Eagles from the NECHL playoffs last season. “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” Tardif said. “They hate us, we hate them.” The game is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Northtown Center – just a walk across Millersport Highway from UB’s North Campus. A Halloween costume contest will take place between the second and third periods. “We just need to keep playing the way we’ve been playing,” Swimline said. “We can’t get ahead of ourselves or get excited just because it’s Niagara. It’ll be a fun one to watch. We’re ready to go and put on a good show for the fans.” email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Jamir Hanner removed from men’s basketball team
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Junior forward Jamir Hanner attempts a shot block during a scrimmage at the Bulls Madness event Oct. 17. Men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said on Wednesday that Hanner has been removed from the Bulls for violating team rules.
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Freshman midfielder Julia Benati and the women’s soccer team finished the season undefeated in MAC play for the first time in program history after a 2-1 double overtime victory over Akron Thursday. YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM
the MAC East, while the men are predicted to finish fourth in the East. The women’s team received one vote to win the conference tournament. Three Buffalo players were selected to the AllMAC East team. Junior guard Mackenzie Loesing and senior forward Kristen Sharkey were both named to the All-MAC East team for the women, and senior forward Will Regan was the Bulls’ lone representative for the men’s team. Both teams open the season at home Nov. 14 in a doubleheader. The women host Siena at 5:30 p.m., and the men play South Dakota State at 7:30 p.m. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley said junior forward Jamir Hanner has been removed from the team for violating team rules. The announcement came at Wednesday’s annual Big 4 Basketball Media Day at First Niagara Center. UB Athletics declined to comment on the specific violation, only saying it was due to violation of team rules. Athletics also said Hurley would not be made available for further comment on the matter. Hanner never played a game for the Bulls after sitting out last season due to NCAA transfer rules. Hanner transferred from Marshall before the 2013-14 season. He averaged 9.2 minutes and 3.6 points per game for the Thundering Herd as a sophomore in the 2012-13 season. Hanner was suspended one game for academics during his time at Marshall, according to The Buffalo News. email: sports@ubspectrum.com