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UB faculty and students respond to ongoing protest in Hong Kong

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UB’s own ‘Umbrella Revolution’

Giselle Lam ASST. NEWS EDITOR

If Kayo Lee was home in Hong Kong, he’d be sitting on the city’s streets baring an umbrella and fighting for the freedom to vote without China’s influence. The UB student and senior psychology major is doing his best to be part of the “Umbrella Revolution” while he is studying in Buffalo. For about two weeks thousands of student protesters have camped out in some of Hong Kong’s busiest streets, using umbrellas as shields from police officer’s pepper spray and tear gas. And now, the meeting with Hong Kong’s government officials protesters have been fighting for will not happen. Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief secretary, told reporters in a conference Thursday that she regretted there will not be a meeting Friday. The government refused to meet with protesters after leaders of the prodemocratic movement called on more supporters to return to the outdoor protests after numbers diminished this week. “I am afraid that is making people’s daily lives into a bargaining chip for the meeting,” Lam said. “We cannot accept the linking of illegal activities to whether or not to talk.” Although they are on the other side of the world and 12 hours behind the city, UB Hong Kong students, who have family and friends protesting, are passionate about what is going on in their home city. They believe the rest of the university should understand what is going on as well. On Sept. 26, a pro-democracy protest broke out in Hong Kong. That weekend, the crowd gained momentum and soon, thousands of citizens gathered to protest the government. “I’ve never seen Hong Kong people

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Thousands of protesters, including high school and college students and pro-democracy advocates, gathered in Hong Kong’s streets to object the Hong Kong and Chinese government. To protect themselves from police attacks of tear gas and pepper spray, protesters used umbrellas, giving the event the name of the “Umbrella Revolution.”

that united,” said Sarah Tse, a senior accounting major. Hong Kong had been under British colonialism for 156 years and on July 1, 1997, the city was returned to China, known as the handover. In the Sino-British Joint Declaration, China promised Hong Kong a “high degree of autonomy” for 50 years after the return to China. This would allow Hong Kong to be self-governed for that time, which includes its ability to elect governing officials. The agreement provided Hong Kong with universal suffrage, which is a democratic voting system, and a principle

of “one country, two systems.” The one country, two systems principle says within China, the Mainland will continue with its socialist political system, while Hong Kong will maintain the capitalist system. China said Hong Kong’s 2017 Chief Executive election would be free of Chinese interference. But on Aug. 31, China announced its own electoral committee would select candidates for the 2017 election. Hong Kong citizens gathered in Admiralty, the central business district of Hong Kong, and started a pro-democracy demonstration to protest China’s actions.

Lee said the protesters just want to send a peaceful message to officials about what they want and why they are standing in the streets. Vanessa Ho, a junior biomedical engineering major, said Hong Kong high school and college students are being criticized for participating in the protests because they are “too young” and their “only responsibility for now is to study.” The protest has included study zones, where the students are able to catch up on homework. SEE PROTEST, PAGE 2

Through the solar lens DeShawn Henry works on alternative, affordable way to clean water Samaya Abdus-Salaam ASST. NEWS EDITOR

DeShawn Henry wants to make a difference in the world. He started with a tall-wooden frame with plastic sheeting sitting on top. A Styrofoam box painted black creates a focal point for sunlight, suspended in the center of the frame. Weights are placed around the plastic so it is held taut and water is given space to evenly distribute, creating a spherical lens, similar to a contact lens. Henry, a sophomore civil engineering major, and James Jenson, a professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering, spent this summer researching effective and inexpensive ways to disinfect water. A water lens using solar disinfection was their solution. Jenson and Henry used a water lens to test how much safe drinking water the sun’s heat – which eliminates bacteria and disinfects the water – could produce. Using wood and plastic, Jenson and Henry were able to consistently disinfect water using the sun’s energy – all for the price of Saran wrap. Through the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAP), Henry, along with 11 other students, had the opportunity to work on research projects within the university. The eightweek intensive program allowed each intern to work closely with a faculty adviser as a mentor. The project required each intern to attend team-building seminars twice a week.

Jenson believes the idea of using the sun’s energy to heat water is ancient, but building a device to harvest the sun’s energy came from the Internet. “I looked it up and there was a YouTube video of someone who built a gigantic [lens] in their backyard and used it to burn wood,” Jenson said. “And so I said, if you can burn wood with this, you should be able to use it to treat drinking water.” Jenson brought the idea of creating a water lens to Alex Valencia, a UB alumnus, almost four years ago. Together, Jenson and Valencia laid the initial groundwork – building the frame and analyzing how the size of the frame affects its efficiency. Henry worked with three types of plastic materials – painters’ drop-cloth, saran wrap and the plastic used to wrap shipping crates. Jenson even suggested using the plastic wrap from UB’s food services. Once the water’s temperature reaches 135 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, bacteria and bugs are killed, making the water safe to drink. Much of the research involved in this project isn’t on the lens itself but on the mathematics behind it. “Now, you might be thinking, this is so simple, a child can throw some water up there, but [Henry’s] work got really complicated because the shape of the lens changes depending on whether the plastic is thick or thin,” Jenson said. The type of plastic used affected how much water the lens can hold and how much water could be disinfected.

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DeShawn Henry, a sophomore civil engineering major, spent the summer researching solar disinfection by using a solar lens to heat and disinfect water.

One of Jenson’s main objectives is for the lens to be made in the cheapest way possible. The civil and environmental engineering department is researching other materials that can be used to filter and purify water through the solar lens project as well as other water purifying projects. “Our whole point is empowerment,” Jenson said. “People should be able to treat their own water without having to buy things.” He suggests people turn to their backyards to find materials – even use their houses as the basis for the lens. The only material they’d have to find would be the plastic. For the water lens to be effective, however, the weather needs to be clear and warm, which makes the lens’ use most feasible in the equatorial regions of the world. But not in Buffalo, according to Jenson, because the lens would often succumb to the weather by falling over or tearing due to wind and inconsistent sunshine. Jenson said the best uses of the lens would be in the case of an emergency,

like an earthquake or typhoon, where it may be difficult to find clean water. Because the lens is so simple and inexpensive to build, using it in the event of a natural disaster would bring clean water to a large amount of people quickly. Research on the lens has been halted because the incoming cold weather makes it harder to keep and maintain heat. But this does not mean that research on different types of water filtration systems has been stopped, too. This year, the department has tested natural plant material, fabric filtration and ceramic water filters through clay pots made of rice husks as a way to filter water. “It’s one of the most ubiquitous materials in the world because so many people use rice and throw away the rice husks, so we’re making clay pots out of those,” Jenson said. Henry said if a person has the materials to build the lens, then they have the ability to save their families and their communities. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Continued from Protest, page 1 Ho said the protests affect Hong Kong students in Hong Kong as well as those at UB because they are fighting for their own future. The elections for Chief Executive are in three years and by then, most Hong Kong students will be eligible to vote. When people hear the word “protest,” they think of violence, Ho said. The protest in Hong Kong, however, is not like that at all and is, instead, “peaceful,” she said. The event has been named the “Umbrella Revolution” because when police use pepper spray or tear gas, protestors use umbrellas to block against the attacks. Lee said the protestors will only stand there to protect themselves. Tse said people not protesting are helping by bringing water or surgical masks to block the sprays and gasses. Taxi drivers have offered free rides to students after hearing they have come from the protest. Some have even given the students money so they could buy more food and water, she said. Yanshu Li, a Ph.D. candidate and president of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), said after he heard about the protests, he offered sympathy and condolences to the people of Hong Kong. He sent a letter through CSSA to the Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) to let them know his group is concerned for the

protestors. “Maybe we cannot understand your pain fully,” Li said in the letter. “But we are all Chinese and we care about each other. We are all away from home and the best we can do is to share warmth together and pray that the matter will be solved as soon as possible.” Frank C. Zagare, Ph.D. professor of political science, said Hong Kong presents a “unique challenge” to the Chinese regime. “Hong Kong has a long tradition of democracy,” Zagare said in an email. “And there is more freedom of expression and access to information on the island than in China generally.” Zagare said, for China’s government, “it is important to maintain control lest it lose control elsewhere.” The government will have to give the protestors something in order to calm down the situation, he said. Louis Mak, a junior business marketing major from Hong Kong, was worried news of the protest would cause tension between him and his roommate, a Chinese international student. Instead, Mak found he was very understanding of the situation. Mak said his roommate even posted a Facebook status supporting the protest. On Oct. 1, Hong Kong students gathered in the Student Union lobby to show support for

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the protest. About 30 students showed up to make posters and discuss the current events. The point of the event was to show support by posting a group photo onto Facebook with their signs. Many Hong Kong students from different countries like Germany, Canada and Australia are doing the same to show support even though they are not physically there, according to Mak. John T. Ho, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the graduate school, said the student protestors will not get what they want. It is unlikely China would accommodate the demands of the protestors due to

Psychologically analyzing UB AYLIN ERDOGAN STAFF WRITER Rui Lin did not expect to be matching pictures with music clips or thinking about his approach to romantic relationships when he began his introductory psychology class. But as a student taking PSY 101, the freshman business major participated in experiments to fulfill class requirements. UB’s Department of Psychology has approximately 30 faculty members leading studies in research labs. As the number of research studies increase, the labs need a greater pool of participants. The psychology department uses introductory psychology classes and cash incentives to ensure there are enough students showing up to their labs. The department needs a pool of diverse participants and there isn’t a more diverse community than at UB, according to Sarah Gomillion, a fourth-year social-personality psychology graduate student. “[Participating in experiments] can be a great educational opportunity for students from various majors to learn about the science of psychology,” Gomillion said. “[It] serves as meaningful contribution to our labs here in the Psychology department.” Students in PSY 101 are required to complete nine credit hours of research, earning .5 credits for 30 minutes of participation

in a study. They have the entire semester to complete these credit hours. If a student is under the age 18 or doesn’t want take part in the experiments, he or she can write summaries on psychology research from scholarly journals. Students have done a gamut of different experiments. Some recall watching highlights from the movie Twilight, listening to birdsongs and determining what are real words and nonsense words. Craig Brinkman based his graduate school decision on his PSY 101 experiments. The first year social-personality psychology graduate student, learned about different types of research as a subject of the experiments. Now, he is involved with a lab that studies interpersonal processes and dynamics within romantic relationships. He said student participation is an important contribution to not only the research labs, but for students to learn and have selfawareness experiences. “Learning by doing and realizing some of the things you never thought before is one of the ways that these studies can benefit students,” Brinkman said. “It also helps some students to be aware of different areas of psychology, which might affect their academic major choices later.” The department applies the definition of “active engagement in psychological research” as the core value to their program curriculum. This approach creates opportunities for the UB commu-

nity – especially undergraduates – to get involved in research and explore the world of psychology. The university studies four primary areas of psychology: behavioral neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology and social-personality psychology. Gomillion conducts research in the psychology lab on close relationships between people. Steve Starczewski, a sophomore exercise science major, said he enjoys participating in various experiments because he finds them interesting and enriching. He takes each experiment seriously to learn more about the topic as well as to make his contribution to these studies more meaningful. “I realize that these studies, like relationship experiments, give us an opportunity to think about how we approach certain topics,” Starczewski said. “That’s why I like debriefing sessions and take extra time to think about the goal of each study I am participating.” Once students complete an experiment, the researchers can explain the purpose of the study. The research labs typically recruit its participants through PSY 101 classes but the labs also recruit students through flyers hung around campus and aimed toward a specific group of people. Gomillion said if students are not compensated for their time through class credits, they are offered a small cash incentive or a chance to win gift cards. She said

Hong Kong and China’s differences politically and culturally, he said. Ho, who has no relation to student Vanessa Ho, grew up in Hong Kong and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Hong Kong. He moved to the United States in the 1960s to attend graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is not “realistic” that China would allow universal suffrage in Hong Kong, he said. “I hope there is a way for everybody to claim small victories on both sides so that they can prevent this from escalating into anything more violent or explo-

sive,” he said. He said, however, the students will still be victorious in the end because the protest is an important step in Hong Kong’s history and it will contribute to the development of Hong Kong as a politically advanced and enlightened society. On Thursday, HKSA hosted an informational session about the protest. Attendees could also make a yellow ribbon, which represents universal suffrage, in support of the Hong Kong protestors. email: news@ubspectrum.com

Psychology studies take learning outside of the classroom during lab experiments

if researchers need more participants for a study, some of their other recruitment efforts include posting ads through local newspapers, Craigslist or web sources. The steps taken in each experiment will vary depending on the study. Gomillion said in their socialpersonality psychology labs, the first step begins with a screening process to see whether a participant is eligible for a certain study after he or she agrees to participate. The researchers look at factors like if the participant smokes and what their drinking habits and age are. The eligible participants are then invited to an appointment where they receive briefing sheets and are asked to follow instructions from the lab staff. Depending on the nature of the study, the sessions can range from 30 minutes to a couple hours. Lin said he enjoy that his prediction about the goals of some of the studies he is involved in are usually incorrect. “They of course don’t tell you what the study is about at the beginning and you develop an idea through the time you spend in the lab” Lin said. “But when they tell what they were looking for within that study, and you say, ‘Oh, I have been tricked.’” Lin said the experiments prove how reality can sometimes be different from what we perceive. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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UB’s Department of Psychology has the entire student population to pull data from for their various psychology laboratory experiments. The department will get participants from advertisements around campus or students taking a introductory psychology class that requires students to do experiments, like Lauren DiFulvio, a freshman intended nursing major.

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MANAGING EDITOR

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OPINION

Even when inconvenient, equality must be prioritized Elimination of discriminatory admissions policies in public schools a vital precursor to testing and enrollment Buffalo’s public school system is riddled with problems and everyone knows it – now discriminatory policy poses yet another obstacle to providing children in Buffalo with effective – and equal – educational experiences. Last year, three parents filed discrimination complaints with the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights, alleging that the district’s criteria-based schools were excluding minority students from enrollment. A federal investigation revealed that there were disproportionately low acceptance rates for minority students and changes to the admissions process will likely result in increased admissions of those students at five of the eight criteria-based schools in the district. Parent leaders want the assessment period delayed until the consultant makes his recommendations, but Superintendent Donald Ogilvie and School Board President James Sampson have wholeheartedly and unwisely rejected the idea. The consultant hired by the district to review admissions procedures – which typically includes letters of recommendation, records attendance and grades, assessment results and interviews – will look at all eight schools, a process that won’t be completed until Jan. 30. Assessments of applicants are

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scheduled from Oct. 11 to Dec. 13, and therein lies the district’s predicament. Ogilvie and Sampson have stated that no changes will be made to admissions processes until after the consultant generates his report. That’s understandable – the most effective revisions to a policy will be those backed by extensive research and an external perspective. But the superintendent and president’s plan to move forward with admissions now would involve following current procedures – procedures that have been acknowledged as discriminatory and which require review and improvement that Ogilvie

Dwindling hope in Hong Kong Student-led protests for universal suffrage likely to end in disappointment

As pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong charm the media with their dedication to pristine streets and completed homework assignments even as authorities douse them with pepper gas, it appears that the students’ commendable efforts will likely be for naught. After two weeks of dramatic, large-scale demonstrations, the protests have largely petered out, though the demand for democracy is just as pressing. Public attention has also begun to fade, even as the situation remains unresolved and the people of Hong Kong are still under threat of oppression. And now, as China has backed out of even the most tenuous sign of progress – proposed discussions regarding the problem, in a move that bodes even more ill for a region that is most undeserving.

Since Hong Kong’s return to China in 1997 after a century and a half of British colonial rule, the region has enjoyed greater autonomy than the rest of the country ruled by China’s harsh authoritarian regime. But recently China has gone back on its word, announcing on Aug. 31 that they would be vetting the candidates for the 2017 Chief Executive election. In response, tens of thousands of citizens put their displeasure on display in the city streets, and Occupy Central joined the ranks of recent and now famed demonstrations like Occupy Wall Street and Arab Spring. But as is all too common in protests that gain worldwide recognition, the Internet doesn’t just spread the news but trivializes it as well.

and Sampson themselves don’t deny as necessary. Though it’s promising that the district hired a consultant and appears to be willing to listen to his recommendations and revise their policies as needed, Ogilvie and Sampson appear all too comfortable to maintain the discriminatory status quo for another year. Students deserve equal access to participation in criteria based schools, and as soon as it became clear that the current methods don’t allow for that, those methods should have been deemed unacceptable and irrelevant. Even if a formalized revision of policy can’t be generated in time,

with the consultant’s recommendations available by the end of January, it seems that the district would have ample time to employ an interim policy. One which at the very least attempts to address the most pressing problems. Would delaying the admissions processes pose an inconvenience? Most likely. Would a temporary policy be inconvenient and imperfect? Probably. But whether or not the school district needs to be prioritizing equal access to education above all else isn’t even a question – or at least, it shouldn’t be.

Feel-good stories about protestors sweeping and scrubbing the streets after their demonstrations and eye-catching images of demonstrators forming large-scale messages with their phone screens have inspired the Western world, but the purpose of the protests, and their eventual outcome and possible failure, have quickly faded from the public eye. Once the hashtag stops trending, the event stops existing for fickle audiences removed from the action. Viewers move from Ukraine to Ferguson to Hong Kong to who knows where with lightning speed, but the students who put themselves at risk to fight for democracy still leave in the region facing oppression and aggressive political interference. China’s behavior is despicable, to say the least. The country’s political authorities shouldn’t be surprised that residents of Hong Kong rose up in fury at the prospect of losing their unobstructed suffrage.

Even though the protests have quieted, the actions of the citizens of Hong Kong is admirable, as they risk arrest and assault each time they step out onto the street with signs in hand. The memory and terror of Tiananmen Square is unavoidable and yet despite the danger inherent in the decision to demonstrate, the importance of democracy has ruled above all else – and should rise above the suffocating policies that Chinese authorities are attempting to impose. It’s one (unacceptable) thing to restrict civil rights, but it’s even more appalling to impinge on liberties that have been specifically and explicitly laid out and promised to an entire region. Hong Kong already existed for decades as a colony ruled by external authorities. Now, it faces yet another threat to the independence its citizens – and all citizens – rightfully deserve.

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Hello, my name’s Emma, and I’m in a cult Nine years later and I still can’t get enough Bayside

EMMA JANICKI

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Jack O’Shea’s wailing guitar solo filled the open dance floor of Club Infinity and lights flashed red and gold across the stage as my fellow cult members head banged, fist pumped and two-stepped along to his hard rhythmic sound. Everything went black. The stage lights went out and the power to the band’s monitors were cut. In the midst of a crowd of sweaty dancers, the sudden ending of the set was jarring. Attendees were forced to leave the venue and pile outside in the parking lot. Everyone stood around, slightly dazed with their ears still ringing and wondering whether or not the show would start back up. Or, if O’Shea would at least be able to

finish his solo in “Devotion and Desire.” Some people gathered around the massive black and brown tour bus stationed outside while others swore about missing the final band of the night, Silverstein. It seemed they wouldn’t be able to go on at all. Rumors flew – somebody got punched in the face; some girl broke her leg; the venue was overcrowded and the cops came. That was four years ago. It was the day after my 18th birthday and the second time that I got to see my favorite band, Bayside, perform live. A year before, I stood in line at their merchandise table at Warped Tour for the meet-andgreet before their set. Two years ago, I turned 20 and saw Bayside the day of my birthday in Rochester. Wednesday night marked my fourth time dancing and singing along with Anthony Raneri, Jack O’Shea, Nick Ghanbarian and Chris Guglielmo in person. What’s awesome about music is that we all belong to at least one cult. What musician are you passionate about? What band do you have on repeat when you’re getting ready for a night out? That’s your cult. But Bayside’s different. Bayside’s newest album is entitled Cult and musically encompasses Bayside’s sound that has remained relatively the same since the band’s founding in 2000. The

symbols on the album cover represent each album Bayside has produced in the past 14 years, according to the band’s website. During Bayside’s set at the Waiting Room Wednesday, as I danced among an even larger and sweatier crowd than at Club Infinity, it was clear that Bayside wasn’t wrong when they thought Cult aptly described the band’s following. The entire show, which lasted for more than an hour, was a venuewide sing along. A circle pit opened immediately as the first chords of “Pigsty” rang out. From “Popular Scientist,” to “Boy,” to “Duality,” to “Already Gone,” to “Mona Lisa” and “Masterpiece,” Bayside transitioned seamlessly between older songs and ones only a few years old. The audience did the same. We were all singing, pumping our fists in the air and dancing as O’Shea’s sweat-soaked hair covered his face and Ghanbarian stood on the edge of the stage, a smile stretched across his face. When I was in seventh grade my sister played Bayside for me – she had burned discs of their self-titled album and Sirens and Condolences. I immediately burned them for myself. Since then, Bayside has been the music I turn to whenever I know I need it. Although Pandora insists on calling Bayside “emo,” even the most depressed or cynical Bayside

lyrics are immensely uplifting. “They Look Like Strong Hands” has always been my favorite Bayside song and for the past few years I’ve been dreaming about a tattoo in honor of it. “I’m not larger than life,” Raneri sings. “I’m not taller than trees.” In “Stuttering,” a song off Cult, Raneri sings about being the “voice for the depressed.” Maybe, but last night, we are all too freaking happy. After a short break, Bayside came back on stage for a final song. How fitting they would choose “Devotion and Desire,” the song that got cut off in the middle four years ago, the last time they performed in Buffalo. “People always ask me what’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened at a show,” Raneri said to the audience. “Tomorrow, I want it to be whatever happens in the last three minutes here.” As the pit grew larger and the singing got louder, I knew I was part of the cult that I want to belong to. Buffalo’s chapter of the Bayside cult is intensely passionate. Nobody just ‘likes’ Bayside – you’re either in the cult, or you’re not. Please don’t try and talk me out of it. I’ll be in this cult for the rest of my life. email: emma.janicki@ubspectrum.com

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LIFE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Humans of UB

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I want to explore new things. I want to understand how our world works, how our culture works. I’ve always been driven by the motivation to learn about new things. I think that’s the main reason why I ended up in the research career.” -Tero Karppi

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I think she worries about success and what she’s doing, but I think she’s on track with doing what she needs to. I feel she shouldn’t have to worry as much, because she is doing exactly what she needs to.”

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What brought you back to

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“Economic principal. If you invest in human capital, which is yourself, at a later date you will have physical capital. Whether that be land, resources or money. I don’t like anyone telling me I can’t do something.” -Daryl Duhart

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“Stick to who you are and try to live every day to your fullest. You never know when it’ll be your last.”

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JORDAN OSCAR

SENIOR ARTS EDITOR

I went downtown to the Anchor Bar Saturday evening. While I was sitting there, staring at a pile of conquered wings with bits of meat and skin hanging off the bones, it occurred to me that I often act, or feel, like a tourist in my hometown. A person passed me while I was waiting for a table offered a similar sentiment. He was posing for a picture with his friends around a statue of a female waitress dressed ’50s clothing, holding a platter of wings when he said, “I feel like a tourist in my own town.” Anchor bar's wings are good, but as blasphemous as it is for a Buffalonian to say, they’re not great. In the two or three times I’ve been there – a paltry amount compared to many – the wings and various other foods I’ve eaten have never beaten those of holein-the-wall places scattered around town. Despite knowing better wings were minutes away, I sat in the restaurant eating hot wings, so lacking in sauce that they were mild at best and plain at worst. It’s still that iconic wing place that everyone has to visit every now and then. I’ve lived here for 21 years and rarely feel like I’ve taken advantage of what the city and the surrounding area have to offer. A few weeks ago, I was out exploring Elmwood – an activity I never do outside of wandering through the various festivals that

take place on the street each year – with some friends when one of them showed us this beautiful place near the Albright Knox Art Gallery. It was the type of place one might go to intimately walk around, gaze at the stars and talk with a date – maybe on a second or third date. It was one of the quietist and most beautiful places I’d ever seen in Buffalo and I struggled to think of somewhere that could match it. Someone who had been in area for less than two years knew about it before I did. People come to The Queen City eager to explore it and discover places and things in it that I, as a 21-year resident, had no idea existed. There are things they don’t know about that I could show them, certainly. It’s odd being toured around your city by people who’ve lived here a fraction of the time you have – let alone winding up at a place like Anchor Bar when you know better wings readily available 10-miles in any direction. I don’t expect to be an expert on Buffalo. There will always be a nook or cranny left to be discovered, an eatery untried or an opportunity missed. It would seem, however, I’ve spent far too much time settling into a routine of reading in Barnes and Noble rather than local hotspots like Talking Leaves or Rustbelt Books; too much time going to the movies on Friday’s instead of checking out First Friday at the Albright Knox Art Gallery or Burchfield Penney Across the street or in Allentown. I’ve spent too much time not embracing what this city has to offer, missing out on all its cultural opportunities and passing up far too many chances to find something new. Maybe this is a common thing, for people to fall into routines that miss out on the advantages of their city or hometown. We become so used to daily routines that we miss things and it takes other people looking into them to show us the error in our ways. Maybe we just are meant to see everything after all and I haven’t made as many mistakes as I’ve thought. Either way, I’ll keep searching. email: jordan.oscar@ubspectrum.com

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Childish delivers again STN MTN takes us back to the golden age of southern Hip-Hop, with a classic Gambino twist

Repression or liberation? I got this “covered” Why I choose to wear a headscarf

JAMES BATTLE STAFF WRITER

Album: STN MTN Artist: Childish Gambino Label: Sony Glassnote Release Date: Oct. 2 Grade: AAfter the recent success of his sophomore album, Because the Internet, Childish Gambino, the writer turned actor turned rapper shows off his versatility with slick wordplay and awesome flow. But his dirty south rap style may alienate some of his listeners. If you were hoping STN MTN to have a “campy” vibe with bright sounds and melodies like in his debut album Camp, or to have a more experimental style with computerized sounds like in Because the Internet, then consider yourself out of luck. STN MTN is a mixtape with hot beats and straight bars; you won’t hear Gambino sing that much this time around, but it’s for a good reason. STN MTN has a narrative, like most of Gambino’s projects. Gambino is reflecting on a dream he had in which he “ran” Atlanta. He was all over the radio as Atlanta’s star rapper. In addition to selling out the Georgia Dome three nights in a row, he, like most famous Atlanta MC’s back in the late ’00s, released a DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz styled mixtape. Atlanta is a major theme of the tape. The name, STN MTN, is an abbreviation for his hometown, Stone Mountain, which is a Georgia suburb. The tape includes samples of Atlanta (ATL) classics such as Ludacris’ “Southern Hospitality” and Rich Kid’s “Partna Dem,” to newer hits like Camp’s “Money Baby” and Future’s “Move That Dope.” ‘Bino uses his signature wordplay riddled with slick punch lines to add his own spin to these ATL anthems that will likely have listeners dancing the Bankhead Bounce and the Nae Nae. The intro track sets up the atmosphere of the mixtape. The song begins with a monologue from Gambino, but then it divides into three parts. The second part of the song opens with a running aggressive monologue from DJ Drama and leads into Gambino spitting fire over Ludacris’ “Southern Hospitality.” A lone gunshot acts as the transition to the third part of the song. It samples Rich Kid’s “My Partna Dem” – a running highpaced beat that’s stereotypically “Atlanta” in all the right ways. Gambino throws in a few beats to rap over as well, like the second song on the tape produced by Nick Banga, “F**ks Given.” The creeping flow of the song is complemented by the melody sung by Gambino – one of the few instances of him singing on the tape. This song is sure to have listeners bobbing their head

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from side to side as they hear Gambino drift through the song almost effortlessly. Halfway through the mixtape, listeners are greeted with a radio advertisement for an upcoming show Gambino is having. Even though he isn’t rapping, it’s definitely a highlight of the mixtape because of its hilarity. The interlude transitions smoothly into Gambino’s A Cappella rendition of Usher’s classic hit song, “U Don’t Have to Call.” The song then transitions once more to a monologue from Gambino, which sounds similar to a track from from Because the Internet. It wouldn’t come as much of a surprise to fans if this song was originally part of that project, but didn’t make the final cut. This track definitely stands out. It has some of the more powerful words and the stereotypical “Gambino” sound: smooth harmonies and upbeat, running rhythms. The next song on the mixtape, “Chandler Road,” is probably the best song on the project. If someone wants to get a feel for Childish Gambino’s music in one song, then “Chandler Road” would be the perfect response. With an even blend of smooth rap flow, hard-hitting punch lines and catchy hooks and melodies, “Chandler Road” is a three-minute personification of this rapper’s individualistic style. Gambino fans are bound to love every second of it. The rapper spared no expense in putting on a show for the listeners. Production credits go to Big Soj, Black Party, Keri Faux, Zeytoven, Tim Suby, his long-time producer Ludwig and of course Childish Gambino himself. While this mixtape may sound good, there are definitely a few criticisms to be made for STN MTN. First, some of the raps get a bit repetitive, as some verses have an uninspired mix of stealing a “hater’s girl,” driving a nice car or showing up at an exclusive venue. It can be argued this was all part of the “typical Atlanta rap artist” vibe Gambino was going for, but to make that claim may be a bit of a stretch. This whole vibe may also alienate a few of his core fans, as it sounds nothing like some of his earlier projects that had his fans fall in love with him. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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Do you shower with your scarf on? No, I do not shower in my headscarf, nor do I wear it all the time. Yes, it does get hot in the summer and no I am not bald. I am not a terrorist; I swear I was sitting behind you all throughout school. That tennis-ball-sized bump at the back of my head is my stubborn hair tied into a bun and I am only at H&M shopping for a dress that touches the floor. No, my family did not beat me into it and yes, I am allowed to go out. Unfortunately, these are the questions that I am forced to endure for wearing a headscarf. Hijab literally means “veil” and it is a concept that encompasses and symbolizes a variety of modest attire worn by Muslim women (will be referred to as Muslimas from here on) so that only their face, hands and feet are visible. The overall effect results not only in dressing modestly, but embodying a picture of positive mannerism. Most Judeo-Christian religions also hold the belief of dressing in a modest fashion, clearly seen in nuns and influential figures such as Mary, the mother of Jesus. Although in the world of fashion successive generations of clothing like the Regency-Dress Era and Roaring Twenties have dramatically changed, the general clothing style worn by Muslimas has only undergone slight alterations. Dressing modestly is an act of piety for both genders, so Muslimas wear the hijab purely as an act of obedience to God in accordance with the Quran. This is asserted in chapter 24 verse 31 of the Quran, in which God says to “the believing women [to] lower their gaze (out of respect and modest interaction with the opposite sex) and guard their modesty: that they should not display their beauty and ornaments, except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons, or their women,” aka, to their family and friends. Beauty for the Muslima is conveyed through her lifestyle, viewpoints, hygiene and modesty. Her femininity, fashion sense and outward appearance are not neglected as it is said in the Quran (7:26) that God has “bestowed

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clothing upon [women] to cover [themselves] as an adornment and attire of righteousness.” This belief is not followed blindly by women who are ignorant to degradation and oppression – we, too, demand equal rights and independency, but never through the judgments and restrictions of society’s definition of beauty. How much insight can exist in a culture where women are continually being sized up on the basis of their body, hair and clothing? With so much superficiality existing in the world and a high emphasis placed on external appearances, the importance of individuality almost counts for nothing today. Tell me where is the liberation behind the idea of being “checked out” by random men? My body is only a physical entity on this earth and it is not for anyone to leer at or exploit. My identity is defined by my mind, heart and soul. I am above all a human being, equal to any man and not lesser than because of my sexuality. Underlying the hijab lays beautiful empowerment, equality and recognition of our individual actions and speech. There is no oppression, but rather a sense of liberation. This freedom's roots are in breaking from the shackles of a society that objectifies women.

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Muslimas are not pressured to fit a certain body image or ideal of beauty. A Muslim woman’s body and beauty is not there to be appreciated by all, but the one person that matters and that is the man she chooses as her husband. This allure of sharing ones beauty, body and sexuality to one man and not to all, is like being emancipated from trying to please the entire world. There is no compulsion in Islam and it was not until after verses referring to the hijab were revealed that Muslimas felt it was necessary to wear the hijab as an act of obedience to God. Thus, it should be noted that this religion was revealed in stages without alteration, so that people would not feel as if it was forced upon them. Islam does not seek to limit the expression of any one per-

son, but rather guide that expression through a suitable outlet. Indeed for most, wearing the hijab comes from a very personal and deeply rooted faith in God. This, of course, does not mean that women who do not wear the headscarf or believe in it are immoral. There are many Muslim women who do not wear the hijab, some who wear the niqab (which covers the face, except for the eyes) and many who hold onto a completely different belief unrelated to religion, but that is their personal decision. I cannot speak on their behalf or any other woman’s behalf except my own and I refuse to judge anyone as that is not part of my Islamic belief. Whether or not a woman chooses to wear anything she wants is her choice, as it is mine. I am a Muslim woman who, like many women around the world, chooses to wear the hijab because I believe in what it stands for. When I put on the hijab, I feel empowered because I am rejecting the constructs of beauty society demands women fit into. The hijab is not a symbol of degradation and it does not restrict a woman’s license to express who she is, what she believes in and what her opinions are. It is not an act of hatred toward non-Muslims, nor is it a sign of confinement of women. It is an act based on faith, love for one’s body, modesty and righteousness. There are no shackles holding my inner soul. I am a woman living up to my full potential. I am a woman that refuses to be placed in a box of your definition of how a woman is supposed to dress and look. Above all, I am a woman just like you. I never stop to stare at you for the way you look, so please help me understand why you do? Why should I be alienated because of the way I dress? Why is it the norm for women to wear shorts, miniskirts and tank tops, but I’m the odd one out for choosing something different? Why is this piece of cloth so weird, bothersome and even a curiosity to you? I don’t sit there wondering why you woke up and decided to come in wearing shorts that look more like a bikini bottom and a hoodie as a top. How is that less bizarre than me wearing really gorgeous scarves on my head or long-sleeve shirts? In fact why are people still wondering about this? Why is it that I am the woman who must be pitied, questioned, examined and stared at? Isn’t it time we started celebrating our diversity and educated ourselves about not stereotyping? Give me the courtesy of believing that I choose my own way and that my place in my religion and life is that of a queen. email: avensali@buffalo.edu

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I’m going to be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this coming summer. It’s from Mexico to Canada, up through California, Oregon and Washington.”

“Do you think it’s going to be challenging doing it by yourself?”

“Most definitely. I think the most challenging part is going to be planning it though. It’s seeming to be very logistically difficult.”

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Friday, October 10, 2014

Whammy at the Helium Comedy Club Buffalo to host Anchorman’s David Koechner this weekend JORDAN OSCAR

SENIOR ARTS EDITOR

David Koechner doesn’t like to worry about things going wrong when he’s on stage. He doesn’t waste time thinking about what ifs or bother thinking about people not liking his show or getting nervous. He never saw comedy as a choice because he enjoys making people laugh and he always has. There’s one what if the comedian and actor enjoys thinking about: “What if [the show] goes great?” He always looks forward to a difference in the audience, a tweak in his routine or as he put it, “being open to the possibility of new discovery.” The veteran comedian and actor, well recognized for his role as Champ Kind in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Bergundy and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is set to perform his “oneman variety show” at downtown Buffalo’s Helium Comedy Club. Koechner’s shows started Thursday evening and will continue through Oct. 11.

“I’ve always had the ability to make my friends laugh and you can get paid to make people laugh,” Koechner said.” Why wouldn’t you do that? It makes me happy. You should do the thing that makes you the happiest. That’s why I’m a male prostitute.” Koechner might be best known for his acting, but he’s no stranger to stand up comedy or improv. He’s been taking advantage of open mic events in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife and five kids and has been doing comedy for over 25 years. Koechner was one of six kids and he succeeded at fighting for attention. He would put on shows for his family, performing skits as Elvis or a dressing up as a girl. He grew up in a funny family with a sense of humor that forced him to try harder to get the laughs he loved. The actor fondly remembers dropping out of school. He was a political science major at Benedict College in Kansas for three years when he realized he didn’t want to be a politician or lawyer. He stopped going to class and

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This month, many students must submit applications for study abroad scholarships, graduate schools and internships, all of which require letters of recommendation. On Oct. 5, Donald McGuire, director of Humanities Programs and Services, and Danielle Vegas, the assistant administrative director of the Academies, shared advice on getting the best recommendations from faculty members as part of the Sophomore Scoop, an event run by the Academies at UB. “I was very intimidated about approaching my professors for recommendation letters,” said Erin Piseczny, a sophomore exercise science major. “But now at least I have a working idea of how to go about it.” McGuire presented a plan for students to begin the process of obtaining good letters of recommendation.

1. Be properly prepared Robert Northem, a sophomore environmental engineering major, understands the importance of recommendation letters and being prepared. He needed letters when he applied to be an Eagle Scout, to join National Honor Society and to receive the Willie R. Evans Legacy Scholarship. Through his experience with recommendation letters, he developed a plan to get the best recommendation letters possible. “I’ll start by preparing a nice checklist, visiting professors in their office hours and confidently presenting myself to them,” Northem said.

his grades plummeted. Koechner went home for winter break knowing his atrocious grades would arrive and unsure of how his parents would react. “My dad said, ‘Dave, I don’t know what you want to do, but I don’t think you want to go to school,’” Koechner said, laughing. “To me, it was a huge relief.” After he dropped out, he bought a car, worked three jobs and began saving for his move to Chicago. In Chicago he got a job and began performing improv and stand up. “I never thought I couldn’t do it, but I was very fortunate to find success on the stage right away,” Koechner said. He didn’t always succeed, but he took every challenge and obstacle like an opportunity to improve, he said. Now, a veteran comedian, Koechner works with improv group Beer Truck Mice, who recently performed at the ImprovOlympic (iO) in Chicago – a venue and school that has become a hub for today’s most influential comedic minds and where Koechner began formally

studying improv. Koechner went to the iO at “a remarkable time.” He was in Chicago at the same time as Adam McKay, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Myers, Steven Colbert, Chris Farley and Steve Carrell. “All these people were in town, doing stage work at the same time and we all got to play together,” Koechner said. “It was incredible. You don’t know that [they’re all going to] be affecting mass media in a way, at the time. But these are some major influencers in the comedy world. And you look back and you’re like, ‘Holy shit, I was there at a really special time.’” He’s very fortunate and happy that his life has turned out the way it has. After performing live for more than 25 years, Koechner still loves the thrill of the stage. He performs a one-man variety show full of jokes, stories, characters and songs, including “the dirtiest song ever written,” so it isn’t for the fair of heart. “My show’s kind of like a buffet, or let’s say a really good ale,” Koechner said in a phone inter-

2. Visit office hours

3. Find people who can write

6. Follow up with the professor

a good recommendation letter

Make sure your professor is aware of due dates and the status of your application. McGuire encourages students to share their experiences. “Tell us what happened,” McGuire said. “We’ll share your success or sympathize with you, whatever the case may be.”

“Try to ask them up-straight if they can write a good recommendation letter,” McGuire said. “If a professor gives you a horrifying look if you ask them for a recommendation, it’s time to look for someone else.”

4. Talk to the director of undergraduate study within your department

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A stumble into Buffalo’s Theater District reveals new attractions to one student

SUSHMITA GELDA

ASST. FEATURES EDITOR

Last Friday, I went to the police department for the first (and hopefully last) time in my life. No, college did not turn me into a delinquent. My friend and I were involved in a minor car accident so we had to file a police report. We figured we’d go to the Buffalo Police Department and then return to North Campus in an hour – my friend had a meeting to go to and exams to study for and I needed to clean my room before my parents visited me for the weekend. We hopped on the metro-rail at University Station on South Campus. It took about 20 min-

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such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Chicago as well as other classics such as Mama Mia. The Irish Classical Theatre Company presents productions of both traditional and modern dramatic literature, according to its website. The company performs at the Andrews Theatre, located at 625 Main St. As Buffalo’s only theatre-in-theround, no audience member has a seat further than ten feet from the stage. This weekend, you can catch the last showings of The Liar, a romantic comedy by David Ives, on Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Want to plan ahead for the holiday season? Purchase tickets for the annual performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Alleyway Theatre, located at 672 Main St. Neal Radice. Each year, the Alleyway Theatre holds plays from September to May as well as educa-

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McGuire and Vegas advise students to foresee when they will need a recommendation letter and plan ahead of time. “If you plan everything out correctly, the professor will go out of the way to help you out,” Vegas said.

An accidental discovery utes to reach the Fountain Plaza station – the closest station to the police department. When the train emerged from the tunnel and looked out the window we realized we were in the heart of Buffalo’s Theater District. Somehow, our responsibilities suddenly seemed far away and one hour turned into four hours. We walked down the sidewalk and felt relieved to be somewhere other than North Campus. The sidewalk was dotted with tables outside of a couple of restaurants and baskets overflowing with flowers dangled from the dark green lampposts. The district had an air of elegance and our brisk pace faded into a gentle stroll. As we walked through the district, we found a medley of culture: classic Broadway shows, handmade Indonesian jewelry and Italian pizza. All of it was in less than a one-mile radius of the Fountain Plaza station. On our way to the police department, we passed Shea’s Performing Arts Center, one of the most famous theaters in Buffalo. You shouldn’t leave Buffalo without seeing a performance at Shea’s. This year, you can see unforgettable Broadway musicals

view. “[In an ale] you have hops, your malts and all the other ingredients that go into beer. I’d say that’s what my stand up is like; it has a lot of different flavors.” And this weekend, he’ll bring his comedic brew to Helium Comedy Club.

5. Plan ahead

McGuire said the first step toward a successful college career is visiting professors during their office hours. He advises students to take a professional demeanour to approach the faculty members and connect with them during after class meet-ups or office hours rather than email or telephone. “Faculty love to talk and talk about themselves,” McGuire said. “Talk casually to them, ask them how they get from A to B, but start punching the clock now, even in small ways.”

Meeting with a director within your department can help you organize what you may need ahead of time. The director can advise you how to approach each specific recommendation letter and the general application processes.

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Actor and comedian, David Koechner might be best known for his role in Anchor Man, but his roots lie deep in comedy. He has been doing stand up and improv for more than 25 years and loves making people laugh. It makes him happy.

tional workshops on play writing and acting. Before (or after) you watch a play, be sure to grab something to eat at one of the theater district’s well-known restaurants. I personally recommend the Bijou Grille, which is located across the street from Shea’s at 643 Main St. After my friend and I picked up the police report, we went to the Bijou Grille and split a Bijou Pizza – a crisp, golden Italian pizza topped with goat cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers and marinated artichoke hearts – for only $10. After lunch, we wandered into the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre. Even though the center showed its last movie this June, there is plenty else to do there. One of the first shops we saw was Sasmita Batik Indonesia, a small business that sells authentic Indonesian jewelry, clothing, handbags and home décor. My friend and I ended up hav-

ing a nearly 40-minute conversation with the storeowner, Novi Poluch – and it wasn’t just small talk. The warmth and friendliness from a stranger was refreshing and we’re definitely going to visit her again. Poluch, the founder and general manager of Sasmita Batik, moved to Buffalo from Jakarta, Indonesia in 2008. After working for one year at the West Side Bazaar, she decided to open Sasmita Batik at the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre. Sasmita Batik is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The store is also open by appointment. While you’re there, be sure to check out the art galleries on the upper floors. Put your phone away for a while and meditate on the meaning of each piece. You’ll be surprised at how rejuvenating a few moments of quiet, uninterrupted thought can be. Last Friday, my friend and I left Buffalo’s theater district not only with a police report in our hands, but also with the memories of good conversation, tasty pizza, interesting artwork and plans to return for a Broadway musical. I hope you never have to file a police report during your time at UB. But I do hope you have a chance to experience the culture of Buffalo’s Theater District. email: sushmita.gelda@ubspectrum.com

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put your head down and finish whatever job you are given. The less fuss you make, the better. Set your mind on physical activity, having fun and enjoying the moment, not complaining. Romance will improve your personal life. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will experience difficulties getting along with people you meet today. Keep your socializing to a minimum and focus on what you can do to improve your community, your home and your relationship with family and friends. Control your emotions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Go to the spa or sign up for a program that leads to self-improvement. Love is in the stars, and planning a romantic evening will improve your love life. Children’s activities will open your eyes to new possibilities. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful how you approach others. Use your intelligence and express your thoughts. Be mindful of those around you and you will avoid discord. Don’t be frazzled by a last-minute change of plans. Move forward without concern. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can make positive changes at home and at work. Focus on having fun with friends, peers or your lover. Explore what’s offered in your community and you will meet someone who has something to offer. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make changes to your personal papers, but don’t be too vocal about your plans, intentions or what your assets are. Making home improvements will keep you out of trouble as long as you get the go-ahead from anyone your plans will affect. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make love, not war. Concentrate on partnerships and doing the most to help the ones you love and the causes that concern you. Take an active role in your community and you will reap the rewards. Romance is in the stars. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your heart into whatever job you are given. It’s what you do and how productive you are that will bring you the accolades you desire. Your creative imagination is highlighted and should be used to get ahead personally and professionally. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Find an outlet for your energy and strive to excel. Travel, making a residential move or improving your surroundings will all pay off. A problem with the way you earn your living will lead to a positive change. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let your emotions interfere with your integrity. Disappointment must not deter you from reaching your goals. Don’t count on anyone but yourself and you will excel. Resolve an emotional situation in an unusual but prompt way and you will gain respect. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for a good deal. An unexpected change must be embraced wholeheartedly if you want to give it a positive spin. Stay in control and you can get ahead personally. An investment will pay off with an interesting job offer. Love is highlighted. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Creative accounting or putting your money into a sound investment will help stabilize your financial position. Don’t let a colleague goad you into an argument. It’s what you accomplish that will bring satisfaction and greater job security.

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Buffalo looks to rebound against Bulls go on the road against Eagles after one-point loss last week Eastern Michigan this week ANDY KONIUCH SPORTS EDITOR

Anthone Taylor ran for 219 yards last Saturday against Bowling Green. But the junior running back is haunted about the yard he didn’t record. Taylor was stopped for no gain on a third-and-1 with the Buffalo football team leading 35-30 in fourth quarter. The Bulls settled for a 33-yard field goal attempt, which senior kicker Patrick Clarke missed wide right. Buffalo went on to lose 36-35. “To this day, I still have nightmares about it,” Taylor said. “I just wish I could have gave it a little more push forward or something … I feel like if we had got a little closer, Pat would have been more comfortable with the field goal and it would have been a different result in the game.” The Bulls (3-3, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) go on the road for the second straight game after falling to reigning MAC champion Bowling Green (4-2, 2-0 MAC) last weekend. Buffalo faces Eastern Michigan (1-4, 0-1 MAC) in Ypsilanti, Michigan Saturday. Taylor became the first player in UB history to record more than 200 yards in two consecutive games, a feat that UB’s alltime rushing leader, Branden Oliver, did not even accomplish. Oliver had 182 total yards for the San Diego Chargers Sunday. Oliver’s work ethic at UB inspired his friend and successor, Taylor. “I try to be a leader on the field and I feel like you lead by your actions,” Taylor said. “Bo always led by his actions on and off the field. He set such a tremendous example and I want to be the guy

The Bulls defense forces a fumble on Eastern Michigan in the their 42-14 victory over the Eagles on Oct. 5 2013 in UB Stadium. CHAD COOPER, THE SPECTRUM Buffalo faces the Eagles Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

that not only did the same thing as him but did it better. Bo tells me, ‘Don’t try to be like me, try to be better than me.’” Taylor looks to continue his strong play against the worst rush defense in the MAC. The Eagles have allowed 1,166 rushing yards in their first five games – an average of 233 yards a game. They have also surrendered an average of 276 passing yards per game. First-year head coach Chris Creighton, who was head coach of Football Championship Sub Division (FCS) team Drake last season, leads the Eagles. Eastern Michigan fired previous head coach Ron English on Nov. 8, 2013 – less than 24 hours before the team’s game against Western

Michigan. English was fired after university officials obtained a tape of the coach’s tirade during a team meeting in which he used a homophobic slur. Eastern Michigan hasn’t won a game since its season-opening 31-28 victory over FCS Morgan State (3-3, 2-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). The Eagles have been outscored 186-23 in their four-game losing streak. Senior quarterback Rob Bolden is in his first season with Eastern Michigan after not playing in a game since 2011. Bolden started several games for Penn State during his freshman and sophomore seasons before transferring to LSU in 2012. He redshirted

for the Tigers in his first year and did see any game action in 2013. He’s thrown for just 320 yards and three touchdowns in four appearances this season, but the versatile quarterback poses a threat when he’s out of the pocket. “[Bolden’s] very athletic, we know we’re going to have our work cut out to be able to contain him,” said head coach Jeff Quinn. “[Eastern Michigan] competes hard, they’re aggressive and they’ll pressure us. We need to be disciplined.” Seniors Tyreese Russell and Tyler Allen are the only Eagles’ receivers with more than 100 receiving yards and a touchdown this season. Buffalo intercept-

ed its first pass of the season last week against Bowling Green, courtesy of sophomore cornerback Boise Ross, who started the season as a wide receiver. Buffalo’s defense allowed 321 passing yards and 134 yards on the ground to the Falcons last Saturday. Eastern Michigan has three running backs that have rushed for more than 100 yards this season. Senior Bronson Hill leads the group with 233 yards. “Everyone has their flavor or way to structurally attack a team’s defense,” Quinn said. “[Eastern Michigan] is another one that wants great balance. From a defenses’ standpoint, it’s an important week to really step up and make a statement that we can play defense.” The Eagles have only six sacks this season. Junior defensive lineman Pat O’Connor has 4.5 of them. Eastern Michigan has only created four turnovers this season. Buffalo has forced eight takeaways, seven of which were fumble recoveries. Taylor can capture his third consecutive 200-yard rushing game Saturday against the Eagles’ defense, but he said all he cares about is a Buffalo victory. “If I rush for 50 yards and I pick up every blitz they throw at us and I protect the quarterback and we win, I feel successful,” Taylor said. “It doesn’t matter if I rush for 200 yards or 10 yards. As long as we get ‘W’ and I get job done, I feel successful at the end of the day.” This is Buffalo’s last game before its bye week. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. The game will be featured on ESPN3. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

PREDICTIONS: Buffalo vs. astern Michigan

OWEN O’BRIEN @OWENOBRI

(5-1): Eastern Michigan 14 points is a lot to give on the road – especially with a ‘D’ that hasn’t proved capable of stopping a D-I offense. The Bulls should win, but not by three scores.

TOM DINKI

ANDY KONIUCH

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@ANDYKONIUCH

(6-0): Eastern Michigan

(5-1): Buffalo

Buffalo didn’t win by 14 at UB Stadium against FCS Duquesne and Miami Ohio – a team on a 21-game losing streak. No way Buffalo wins by 14 on the road.

If Buffalo doesn’t win by more than 14, the team is in trouble. The Bulls are going to dominate the 1-5 Eagles.

JORDAN GROSSMAN @JORDANMGROSSMAN

(6-0): Buffalo I’m usually adamant against taking the road team, but Taylor’s current hot-streak convinced me. A big day is coming from the Buffalo run game.

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Women’s soccer looks to stay undefeated in MAC

Team received highest-ever national ranking amid best MAC start in program history FERGUS MCCARTHY

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Last season, the women’s soccer team won six games and finished with the fourth worst record in the Mid-American Conference. This season, the team won its first six games before the end of September and has the best record in the MAC through four conferences games. Buffalo also received its highest-ever NCAA Rating Percentage Index (RPI) in program history this week. The No. 56 Bulls’ (8-2-1, 4-0 MAC) perfect MAC record will be tested against the top-two teams in the MAC West, Northern Illinois (5-6-1, 3-0-1 MAC) and Western Michigan (8-4, 2-2 MAC), this weekend. Buffalo takes on the Huskies on the road Friday before hosting the Broncos Sunday. “We’ve got to leave everything on the field,” said first-year head coach Shawn Burke. “We’ve got the capabilities to win every game and with the way we’re performing I think we can compete with everybody. This weekend is no different. We go out there and we’ll play our game to get the wins.” Burke served as an assistant coach under former head coach Michael Thomas for five seasons.

After taking over for Thomas, Burke’s main focus has been to continue to build the team around a solid defense. Buffalo is tied for 17th in the country in shutout percentage, with seven shutouts in 11 games. Only 31 Division I teams have allowed fewer goals than the Bulls, and the team ranks 36th in the country in save percentage. Burke said the defense has performed well on both offensive and defensive set pieces and have kept the pressure off freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall. “[The defense’s] ball winning has been phenomenal and they really take the pressure off of Laura and let her play her game,” Burke said. Dougall heads into the weekend with seven shutouts in her first 10 career games and has allowed just four goas on 46 shots. Burke has been impressed by the true freshman’s poise. “I think sometimes you’re surprised when an 18-year old freshman has the maturity to know the game,” Burke said. “What’s most impressive to me is when there have been times where she hasn’t had to do much and act upon a moments notice to make the save.” Defenders Jackie Hall and Sophie Therien are two of the players who have kept the pressure off of Dougall. Burke called the

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Senior forward Katie Roberts leads the MAC in scoring with seven goals.The Bulls received their highest ever NCAA RPI ranking this week. Buffalo is currently ranked No. 56 in the country.

duo Buffalo’s best center back paring in his time at Buffalo. Hall, a junior, won MAC Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 8. Both Hall and Therien, a senior, have contributed on offense, too, as they have both taken seven shots and registered a point this season. Buffalo’s offense has improved this season – its scored 16 goals through 11 games after scoring just 14 all of last season – but Burke has put an emphasis on improving the offense in order to aid the Bulls’ steady defense. Despite a slow start to the sea-

son the offense has seemed to improve in that area lately. The Bulls scored five goals in two victories this weekend. Burke wants the offense to put more pressure on the opposing teams’ nets. “The girls have been strong defensively and I hope our offense continues to follow suit and keep putting in goals,” Burke said. “We have people in the box and we create chances. You can see their confidence growing especially with the emergence of Kate Roberts.” Senior forward Katie Roberts

enters this weekend with a teamleading seven goals – three coming in previous two games. After scoring one goal in the Bulls’ first six games, Roberts has scored six goals in the past five. Roberts not only leads the Bulls in scoring, but the MAC as well. Burke said Roberts is not only helping the team in finishing with goals, but also with setting up her teammates and improving the team’s possession numbers. “She’s playing at an unbelievably high level right now,” Burke said. “She playing like a contender for MAC Player of the Year and has really turned the team’s offense around.” Despite last season’s 6-9-3 record, Burke said he knew the Bulls had the potential to compete this season. “I knew the girls had the potential to be successful and to compete for a MAC championship and [it’s been] quite an impressive start, especially with our season starting undefeated in the conference,” Burke said. The Bulls look to remain undefeated in MAC play when they travel to Northern Illinois Friday for an 8 p.m. game. Buffalo returns home to host Western Michigan at UB Stadium. The game is set for noon. email: sports@ubspectrum.com