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Gov. Cuomo’s START-UP NY will bring internships to UB students SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM ASST. NEWS EDITOR

All information according to University Police 9/30 12:27 a.m. – A UB student reported someone he knew walked into his dorm room and punched him in the face nine times. The suspect was arrested. 8:35 p.m. – A UB student reported her cellphone was stolen between 8 and 8:30 p.m. from Parker Hall. 10/1 4:13 a.m. – An ambulance was sent to Richmond B Lot after a caller complained of profuse bleeding from the mouth as a result of a tonsillectomy. 9:56 a.m. – A UB student’s grandmother called stating her granddaughter was not feeling well and would like a patrol to check on her. Patrol reported the student had a cold. 12:27 p.m. – A UB student reported to have the flu and vomited in a men’s bathroom in Jacobs Hall. 3:09 p.m. – A male reported his locker in Alumni Arena was broken into. His contents, including $100, clothing and car and house keys were stolen. 5:14 p.m. – Patrol was dispatched to Furnas Hall to tend to three “teens” recklessly skateboarding in the driving lane. Patrol advised the subjects to stay out of the driving lane for their own safety. 10/2 12:31 a.m. – Goodyear Police Ser-

vice Assistance reported a group of people throwing eggs at cars outside of Goodyear and possibly people throwing eggs out the windows at the group. 1:04 p.m. – An officer found a set of car keys of the roof of a vehicle. The student was notified and met with patrol to retrieve the keys. 9:20 p.m. – A UB student reported striking a deer with his car. Patrol was dispatched to meet him in Cooke Lot. No report was filed. 12:00 a.m. – A UB student reported his roommate had marijuana in the room and the odor was bothering him. Patrol was dispatched and found no marijuana in the room. The caller will possibly be moving to a new room in the next couple of days. 10/3 2:03 a.m. – A female passed out in the Ellicott Food Court and may have struck her head on the ground. 1:34 p.m. – A UB student, who was recently suspended, sent an email to General Admissions threatening to blow up and kill every student on campus. Patrol was sent to find the student, but could not. The student is no longer allowed in residence halls. 6:30 p.m. – A UB student requested an ambulance after feeling lightheaded and experiencing rapid heart beat from exercising. email: news@ubspectrum.com

This spring, UB students will have the opportunity to intern at businesses new to Buffalo, thanks to a multi-million dollar initiative spearheaded by New York State. In a July visit to UB’s South Campus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the relocation of eight businesses to Western New York as part of the SUNY Tax Free Areas to Revitalize and Transform Upstate NY (STARTUP NY) program. The businesses plan to invest $9.9 million and create an estimated 659 new jobs in tax-free areas that belong to the University at Buffalo in the next five years. Karen Utz, director of program administration in UB’s Office of Economic Development, said the expansion of STARTUP NY will provide “excellent experiential learning opportunities for students, jobs for graduates, research collaborations with our faculty, use of university assets and equipment, collaborations with our community partners and other Western New York schools.” Vader Systems, a Buffalo company that specializes in a progressive form of 3D printing called liquid metal jet printing, plans to hire UB students through its Career Experience Internship Program. Vader Systems is a start-up

In an effort to revitalize Buffalo, Gov. Cuomo called for the relocation of seven companies on UB’s Campuses and buildings, including the UB Downtown Gateway Building. YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM

company based in Buffalo that builds 3D printers that use metal, instead of plastic, to print. The use of metal allows for more versatile uses like medical needs, transportation, energy and aerospace, said Scott Vader, cofounder of Vader Systems. Vader applied to be part of UB’s START-UP NY program after contacting the university for technical support with their 3D printers. The company has been conducting research on droplet formation with Edward Furlani, a professor in the department of chemical and biomedical engineering. It is a 12-week program that will pay $12 per hour beginning spring 2014. Full-time students can apply through Bullseye, a

portion of UB’s Career Services website. Sandra Small, a workforce development associate for the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences and a Ph.D. student at UB, said the internship would give students insight on the opportunities in Western New York and allow businesses to develop economically. START-UP NY, which took effect Jan. 1, 2014, “promotes entrepreneurialism and job creation by transforming public higher education through taxfree communities throughout the state,” according to a 2013 memorandum published by the governor’s office. SEE START-UP, PAGE 6


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Editorial Board EDITOR IN CHIEF

Sara DiNatale

MANAGING EDITOR

Owen O’Brien OPINION EDITOR

Tress Klassen COPY EDITORS

Rachel Kramer Alyssa McClure NEWS EDITORS

Amanda Low, Senior Samaya Abdus-Salaam, Asst. Giselle Lam, Asst. FEATURES EDITORS

Emma Janicki, Senior Sharon Kahn Sushmita Gelda, Asst. ARTS EDITORS

Jordan Oscar, Senior Brian Windschitl Tori Roseman, Asst. SPORTS EDITORS

Tom Dinki, Senior Andy Koniuch Jordan Grossman, Asst. PHOTO EDITORS

Chad Cooper, Senior Juan David Pinzon Yusong Shi CARTOONIST

Amber Sliter CREATIVE DIRECTORS

Jenna Bower Gelareh Malekpour, Asst.

Professional Staff OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Helene Polley ADVERTISING MANAGER

Kevin Xaisanasy Alex Buttler, Asst. Melina Panitsidis, Asst. ADVERTISING DESIGNER

Tyler Harder Derek Hosken, Asst.

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Best of Buffalo should be accessible by bus As UB expands its presence downtown with its much-touted medical campus, there is still a glaring omission from the university’s involvement in the city: The presence of undergraduates exploring and enjoying what downtown Buffalo has to offer. Despite the thriving and expanding cultural hub of downtown, which features a vast array of restaurants, theaters, sports arenas and concerts, too many UB students don’t make it off of North Campus. It’s all too easy to become swallowed up by the suburbia of Amherst and the ease of dormitory life. This is exacerbated by the inconvenient detail that the only form of escape from the relative isolation of North Campus comes in the form of an hourslong trip via campus shuttles and the Stampede, or the almost-invisible and irritatingly expensive options offered by the NFTA, Buffalo’s public transit system. The NFTA runs buses throughout the North and South campuses and downtown and also runs a metro rail from South Campus to the waterfront. Unlike UB’s Blue Line, a shuttle that runs from South to downtown every 30-60 minutes, the metro runs three times an hour and stops in areas dominated by appealing attractions that so many UB students currently don’t get to enjoy, like Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Allentown and Canalside. It’s not just students who are missing out. The City of Buffalo could use the extra business. For a university named after the area, this institution doesn’t do much to help its students support local businesses. If UB can support a bus to Amherst bar The U, it can do more to encourage the student body to look beyond Maple Road and the Student Union. And UB wouldn’t even have

University needs to do its students and its city a favor by partnering with NFTA to provide free public transit

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to do much to get more students riding the bus – there’s already an established program that serves many local universities. Buffalo State, Canisius and Erie County Community College, among others, participate in the NFTA’s College Transit Pass Program. The program supplies all students with unlimited NFTA access, which participating universities pay for at a discounted rate. If smaller colleges like ECC

can afford to supply its students with passes, certainly UB could find the funds. Access to the NFTA would reduce, or possibly even eliminate the need for the Blue Line, and the savings from such a reduction could help fund the NFTA program. Students pay a transportation fee, and that payment should get them NFTA passes – especially since many students pay their fee and don’t end up relying on shuttles or the

Make new sites, but keep the old

Transforming sections of a historic church garnished with stained glass windows and Romanesque architecture into modern apartment units may seem unorthodox. But in Buffalo, renovating and repurposing historic buildings is actually a booming business – one which is accomplishing the admirable task of preserving the city’s impressive architecture and ensuring the public gets to enjoy the space, rather than just the view. The project at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is the most recent of an influx of these developments. Lafayette Lofts, the new monikers of the recently constructed 21 units, has taken over the empty space that had been wasting away in the church. The building is still an active church, but no longer needs to accommodate 1,400 people, as the congregation has dwindled to 100. This new use of space will allow the church to survive financially, preserve the historical site and give

Preservation projects – and tax credits – deserve praise for bringing new life to Buffalo’s historic buildings a few lucky tenants the chance to live in an apartment with windows made of stained glass. Though some of the original architecture had to be modified to accommodate the apartments, on the whole the project is emblematic of Buffalo’s thriving culture of preservation projects, as developers bring new life to old buildings – and ensures that they survive the threat of demolition. Thanks to state and federal tax incentives, developers aren’t shying away from the challenges that come with restoring and repurposing older buildings. Instead, having identified a clear interest from the public – many residents are intrigued by the prospect of living in a repurposed space – developers are jumping at the opportunity to renovate buildings and enjoy tax credits that cover up to 40 percent of the price.

With Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown making increased downtown housing a priority – he hopes to see 1,300 new housing units downtown by 2018 – this preservation boom couldn’t happen at a better time. Specifically, more affordable housing is needed, and apartments like the Lafayette Lofts don’t fit that bill, so the vast number of ongoing projects should include some affordable housing lest this influx of development ignore a large portion of the population. With more than 30 new projects approved by the state in the last year, it seems likely that Brown’s goal will be met and exceeded. And because Buffalo has so many older buildings, renovation happens at a faster pace, increasing the speed of the city’s ongoing revival – a revival that is breathing new life into the city

Stampede. It’s true that not all students would use their passes. But having the option would encourage more students to try out the metro, and knowing that their transportation fee helped fund it might offer a financial incentive as well. And undoubtedly, a large portion of the student population would use these passes with great aplomb. Students who currently commute via car from areas downtown could simply hop on the Metro, saving gas money and taking another car off of the road. The University Heights would then have a centrally located bus and metro station that students could access for free, encouraging a greater resident presence on South Campus and resulting in a greater influx of students travelling the short distance from the Heights to events and businesses downtown. UB is aware of the potential currently wasting away in the NFTA. A recent 20-month study conducted by a UB professor examined the results of supplying students and faculty with Metro Rail passes. Not surprisingly, the study revealed that the participants left their cars behind in favor of walking or biking and taking the metro, leaving at least 108 extra empty parking spaces at each weekday. Most critically, 69 percent of the participants said that they used the Metro to see new places in Buffalo. There’s so much to see and do in Buffalo, as this issue of the paper reveals. All students need is a little encouragement to explore the urban playground that is downtown Buffalo – and a way to get there. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com

without obscuring its past. City officials have identified more than 500 buildings as potential historic sites that could qualify for tax credits, so as long as there is no lapse in the tax incentives, there’s no end in sight for this construction rush. The state tax credit was extended last year through 2019, after Governor Andrew Cuomo bowed to intense lobbying on the part of preservationists and lawmakers. But the credit is currently capped at $5 million, limiting its effectiveness and reach. When it comes to this city’s architectural past, Buffalo’s history is preserved – its roots are deep and its foundation solid – so why not reach higher? An increased cap on tax credits will allow for larger-scale projects and an even greater certainty that as new buildings rise up amid the Buffalo skyline, that the new won’t supplant the old. email: editorial@ubspectrum.com

My top five greatest sports moments at UB

OWEN O’BRIEN MANAGING EDITOR I spent my first four semesters at UB like any other Bulls fan. I spent fall Saturdays, when it was warm at least, waking up groggy at noon, recovering (in a way) from the night before and drinking a ‘Gatorade’ on my way from South to North Campus. My last five semesters have

been a little different. I’ve had to trade in my fan cap for a reporter’s notebook. It totally changes your outlook on the game. The experience of watching a game as a fan and a reporter has its positives and weaknesses, but I’ve had countless memorable moments in UB Stadium and Alumni Arena. Today, I’d like to relive my top-5. No. 5: Buffalo host Baylor this season This was a different game. For the first time, it was less about the game itself, and more about the game day experience. There were 5,000 students drinking and dancing in the CFA parking lot. Thousands more, myself included, gathered inside Stampede Square to listen to country superstar Joe Nichols perform songs like “Sunny and 75” and “Yeah.” Fans knew the Bulls were going to lose but showed up for the party, ESPN’s cameras and that min-

iscule chance of the greatest upset in school history. Also, fans had the opportunity to see some of the best players in the country, an opportunity that doesn’t present itself at UB very often. The Bulls lost, to the surprise of no one, and although fans didn’t go home as happy as they could have been, I think it’s a safe bet everyone had a good time. No. 4: D.J. Cooper vs. True Blue Every good rivalry needs a villain. The Red Sox had Derek Jeter. The Bills have Tom Brady. The Knicks had Reggie Miller. The Bulls had D.J. Cooper. And like most superstars, the more you anger them, the better they play. Cooper was a superstar and loved to show it off at Alumni Arena (he averaged nearly 23 points per game in three games at UB). But the fans wouldn’t let those points come easily and made him a little present. In 2010, Cooper’s Twitter ac-

count showed a picture of him “modeling” a bikini top. He said he was paid to take these pictures, and they have since been deleted. But not before True Blue members got their hands on them. The UB club enlarged the shots onto a poster board. Cooper stole the sign from the fans in 2013, and Cooper torched the Bulls for 24 points, including 5-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc, in a 7269 Ohio victory. But again, this was about more than just the game. Yes, the Bulls lost, but the environment was memorable because UB had never had a true villain like that in any of my years here. I will never forget being in the stands and participating in chants directed toward Cooper and seeing him react – as hard as he tried not to. No. 3: Buffalo defeats Ohio at UB Stadium for seventh victory of the season SEE MOMENTS, PAGE 6


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UB students use the NFTA if necessary but would find commuter passes helpful

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Downtown Buffalo is just 6.2 miles from South Campus and even has a metro line. Still, some students find it difficult to explore areas of Buffalo that fall outside the UB Stampede’s zone. UB students differ on whether the rail is easy to use. But most agree that if the metro were free, students would utilize it more to see different parts of Buffalo. UB does offer shuttle service, the Blue Line, which runs from South Campus to downtown every 30-60 minutes. Buffalo State, Canisius and Erie County Community Colleges are a few schools that provide students free NFTA services downtown. The schools participate in the NFTA’s College Transit Pass Program, which supplies all students with unlimited NFTA access. The participating universities pay at a discounted rate. Joann Wang, a junior psychology major, does not own a car and would use the NFTA to get downtown, but finds the system inconvenient. She said if UB students were able to receive commuter passes, it would promote more students to go downtown. “If they had the passes they would be more motivated to explore Buffalo,” Wang said. “People go here for all four years … and they only know the college campus.” Daniel Hess, associate professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, led a study on a pilot program that UB conducted in partnership with NFTA. NFTA gave eligible UB students, faculty and staff transit passes that allowed them unlimited use of the NFTA Metro

Rail from January 2011 to August 2012 – a 20-month span. The pre-paid metro passes were given to 2,813 students and 310 faculty and staff members. The passes were given out on a firstcome-first-served basis after people submitted an application to participate. The pilot differed from other universities who have similar programs because UB’s passes did not include the bus system. UB paid $10 per student and $30 per faculty member over the 20-month program. The university saved money by reducing the number of trips made by the Blue Line. The line made half as many trips when the program was going on. UB’s net savings over the pi-

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in downtown Buffalo. She said it is easy for students to get downtown by taking the NFTA or UB’s Blue Line. Jordan Diggory, a junior music theatre major, said it isn’t hard for students to get downtown, but the process is a little more difficult than it has to be. “We go to a school that is just outside of a city that is in the middle of a cultural revival, that is trying to rebuild what it was after all the factory jobs dried up,” he said. Diggory, however, does not think it is the university’s issue to transport students downtown. Buffalo State College offers its students unlimited access to the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail

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system through the NFTA Buffalo State Student Transit Pass program. A student only needs a Student Transit Pass and Buffalo State photo ID to use the service. Diggory said the more than 20,000 people at UB that are only about 20 minutes away is a “fresh flow of income” for downtown Buffalo. “Being able to witness all the amazing infrastructure and progress that is occurring right here in Buffalo is definitely special,” Robbins said in an email. “You don’t necessarily get to see that by simply staying within a five-mile radius of North, or even South Campus.” email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Continued from START-UP, page 2 Higher education communities under START-UP NY will be 100 percent tax free, including no income tax for employees and no sales, property or business taxes, according to the memorandum. By establishing STARTUP NY businesses in tax-free areas, companies that are part of the program will receive a tax elimination credit for 10 years, giving companies an incentive to join, according to Utz. The SUNY system will serve as the framework of the program to attract “high-tech and other start-ups, venture capital, new business and investments from across the world,” per the governor’s memorandum. Public and private colleges can apply for the program to claim spaces or land as tax-free areas, Utz said. To be eligible to apply for START-UP NY, colleges are required to create a campus plan that includes the college’s mission and a list of companies the school wants to attract to the area. The plan is then sent to the Empire State Development, New York State’s largest economic development agency, which then reviews and accepts the company’s application within 60 days. After the campus plan is approved, colleges and universities can begin accepting applications from companies. Currently, there are 51 schools participating in START-UP NY, including Binghamton University, Stony Brook University, University at Albany, Buffalo State College and Canisius College. SUNY Fredonia’s campus plan was approved Monday. The goals of the participating businesses need to be aligned with the mission of the school, Utz said. Bak USA Inc., a multinational social enterprise working on electronic PC tablets; Canget BioTekphamra LLC., a biotech and biopharma company spun

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off of Roswell Park Cancer Institute; and Clinical Support Services, a medication management solutions company, are three more businesses that will be utilizing an internship program next spring. The companies are targeting jobs for students, offering a five-year forecast for job stability and building a new workforce in Buffalo, Utz said. “These areas of alignment, the creation of new jobs and the capital investments companies plan to make all will contribute to the revitalization of Buffalo,” Utz said. Internships will have a focus on medical research, equipment and technical programming, Utz said. The internship and employment opportunities will meet UB’s “Academic Linkages,” meaning the goals of the companies parallel with UB’s academic mission, Utz said. In March, UB approved eight companies for the program: Bak

USA Inc., Liazon Corporation, Appistry Inc., Biologichem LLC., Canget BioTekpharma LLC., Clinical Support Services Inc., IFYE Association of the USA Inc. and Vader Systems LLC. The director of IFYE Association of the USA Inc. recently resigned, moving the company out of New York. The company is no longer eligible to be a part of START-UP NY. Utz and John DellaContrada, UB’s spokesperson, agreed the developing medical campus and medical program have attracted businesses to join START-UP NY. Utz and DellaContrada hope the university can continue contributing to the city’s economic growth by companies making use of vacant space in Buffalo. email: news@ubspectrum.com

Continued from Moments, page 3 The Bulls won nine games in my first three years at UB, so yeah, this game was special. I was thankful to be able to attend this nationally televised game in the crowd rather than the press box. Buffalo was coming off its sixth win of the season, making the Bulls bowl eligible for the first time since their 2008 Mid-American Conference Championship season. The entire student body had bought into this team as legitimate conference championship contenders. And with players like Khalil Mack, Branden Oliver and Alex Neutz, this was easy to do. The Bulls completely dominated Ohio, 30-3, one of the best teams in the MAC throughout my first four years (I’m in my last semester now) at UB, and Oliver ran for a program-best 249 yards. No. 2: Western Michigan’s Matt Stainbrook misses two free throws in the final seconds I was convinced I’d never see a better game at Alumni Arena than the Bulls’ contest against Western Michigan Feb. 2, 2012. The Bulls went back and forth with the Bronocs and trailed by as many as seven points with 14 minutes remaining. Buffalo retook the lead later in the half. With the Bulls trailing by one, sharpshooter Zach Filzen hit shot to put Buffalo up by one with 12 seconds remaining. Mitchell Watt, Buffalo’s eventual MAC Player of the Year winner, blocked a Western Michigan shot with two seconds remaining. Stainbrook grabbed the rebound and was fouled. The fans inside Alumni Arena were furious with the foul call. All Stainbrook needed was to make one shot to force overtime and make two to win the game in regulation. I’ve been to basketball games Madison Square Garden, Barclay’s Center, Air Canada Center, and I’m convinced I’ve never heard a louder basketball arena in my life than when Stainbrook went to the foul line. Stainbrook led all Western Michigan scorers with 15 points in the game. But all that mattered were

the next two. He missed the first. Western Michigan called a timeout. The fans were even louder on the second shot than the first. He missed again. Buffalo held on to win a game that seemed destined to at least go into overtime, and us fans in the crowd couldn’t help but to think we were the biggest reason why. No. 1: Buffalo basketball clinches the No. 2 seed in the 2012 MAC Tournament Remember when I said I thought I’d never see a better basketball game in my life? I was wrong. The Bulls hosted Bowling Green for the final game of the 2011-12 season. The stakes were simple. If Buffalo won, the team earned a triple-bye to the MAC semifinals. A loss, and its road toward a MAC title would be much more difficult. The student section was packed. The game was very similar to the Western Michigan contest with both teams exchanging leads. Buffalo trailed by three points with 90 seconds remaining before scoring the game’s final seven points, to earn a 68-64 victory. What happened next was nothing short of pandemonium. I was a few ‘Gatorades’ deep at this point and joined the herd of students that charged the court in celebration. You would have thought Buffalo just beat the No. 1 team in the country, or actually won the MAC Championship. I remember fans picking up Watt. I remember reaching out and getting a high five from him. I remember thinking I was at one of the best basketball universities in the nation. It is still the greatest sports moment of my life. And it happened right here at UB. *Note: Yes, there is a very iconic game missing – the Bulls’ 81-67 home victory against nationally ranked Akron in 2013. Unfortunately, I was in Albany that weekend. That’s why it is not on my personal list. email: owen.obrien@ubspectrum.com

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From Bhutan to Buffalo Local small-business incubator is a home for Buffalo’s refugee population SUSHMITA GELDA ASST. FEATURES EDITOR

Bhagawat Pyakurel, a Bhutanese-born Nepali refugee, shares one car and one phone with his wife. He regularly pulls nearly 13-hour days between working, classes and driving himself and his wife to and from work. The 30-year-old sophomore math major owns Nepali Clothing and Cosmetics – not only a small business, but a connection to his native country and means to survive in America. He refuses to ask his parents for any money. They, too, are recent refugees. “I’m tired, but what to do?” he said. “It is not that [my parents] are not willing to [help me] but they are also new to America. Everyone here are like small kids, and every one of us are growing.” Pyakurel, and many others new to America, are using the West Side Bazaar – where his business is housed – as their place to grow. “It is not only a place to do business, but a place to share culture across the world,” Pyakurel said. The Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) founded the West Side Bazaar in March 2011 to revitalize Buffalo’s West Side and provide immigrants and refugees the opportunity to establish a small business and connect with the broader Buffalo community. Currently, 14 vendors from seven countries operate small businesses at the Bazaar. For many, the bazaar is a salvation – a place to make money, learn business skills and ease into life in a new country. Pyakurel attends class at UB every day and runs Nepali Clothing and Cosmetics on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. His wife, Madhavi Pyakurel, works at the Bazaar and the Eastern Hills Mall. Every Tuesday, he drops his wife off to work at 9 a.m. and attends class at UB from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. After working at the Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., he drives back to UB and attends class from 6:30 p.m. to

8:50 p.m. He picks up his wife from the mall at 9:00 p.m. and returns home at 9:45 p.m. A new home, a tough start One thousand four hundred refugees resettled to Buffalo in 2011, according to the International Institute’s website. Burmese refugees are the largest refugee population in Buffalo – accounting for 7,000-8,000 of Buffalo’s refugees. Refugees who have limited English skills have difficulty finding jobs in the United States, according to Michelle Holler, coordinator of West Side Bazaar. “They come here and they’re dishwashers,” Holler said. “The jobs we don’t want to do – that’s what they [end up] doing.” Pyakurel arrived in America in 2008, first living in Syracuse, New York. It took seven months and more then 20 applications for him to land a job at a gas station. He relied on government assistance to get by. “Any place I know, I apply for a job,” he said. “I went to the mall every single day, and I filled up the form in every single store.” Potential employers often asked him, “Do you have any experience in America?” When he answered “No” his prospects for being offered the position plummeted, he said. Pyakurel said he initially struggled in the United States because of the communication and cultural gap. “Even though I’m speaking English, my English does not sound like I’m speaking English to them,” he said. “American people were in this way and our people were in other way.” In 2010 he started college at Onondaga Community College. To make a living and work 40 hours a week, he’d do early shifts before classes and 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. shifts Friday through Sunday for nearly three years as a cart parts inspector. But in Buffalo – where he moved after completing his associates degree – Pyakurel was able to open his own business after

The West Side Bazaar offers refugees and immigrants the opportunity to connect with their community and learn entrepreneurial skills. Madhavi Pyakurel (pictured) works at Nepali Clothing and Cosmetics with her husband Bhagawat Pyakurel.

Gysma Kueny (pictured) runs Gysma’s African Style at the West Side Bazaar. Kueny is a South Sudanese refugee and has been in Buffalo for 12 years. She speaks English, Arabic and Dinka. PHOTOS BY SUSHMITA GELDA, THE SPECTRUM

five months at UB. Gyzma Kueny, a refugee from South Sudan, worked at a local food factory in Buffalo before opening Gyzma’s African Style at the West Side Bazaar. When Kueny was a factory worker, she typically worked 12 hours a day and did two times the amount of work of a single person, Holler said. Pyakurel and others enjoy the flexibility that comes with working at the Bazaar. It’s an “easy business [that] does not cause a lot of headache,” Pyakure said. He now has a community of other vendors he can rely on. He said they’re always

willing to help each other out. A piece of home For many vendors, loss is a shared experience. “Their stories are not completely the same, [but] they’re similar,” Holler said. “They’ve all lost family, friends, their community [and] their comfort zone.” Working in the West Side Bazaar allows them to reclaim their comfort zone and create a “piece of home,” Holler said. She said she often sees Pyakurel and his wife bargaining with their Nepali customers the way they bargained in Nepal. “It’s fun to watch them inter-

act and be able to use their own language,” Holler said. “They act like they’re in their own country.” Aysegul Balta Ozgel, a UB Ph.D. sociology student, said these interactions are characteristic of ethnic enclaves, physical spaces with high concentrations of a particular ethnic group. Balta Ozgel, who has researched the Bazaar for her coursework at UB, found the interactions vendors had with their own community contributed to their satisfaction at work. Behind the business Pyakurel said running a business at the Bazaar is relatively inexpensive. WEDI subsidizes the rent for each business in the Bazaar. Food vendors pay $450 per month and retail vendors pay $200 per month – half the price of what the rent actually costs, according to Holler. Pyakurel enjoys exchanging stories with other vendors and customers. “I can at least make clear about who I am,” he said. “Most people don’t know Bhutan is part of this world.” Holler, a well-traveled American who has been throughout Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia, has been the manager of the Bazaar for 10 months. She said working with people from different cultures is rewarding and challenging. When 14 owners who speak several different languages and follow four different religions share 3,127 square feet of space, minor disagreements are inevitable, she said. The most common disagreements occur over what the Bazaar’s hours should be and the maintenance of the kitchen, she said. Typically, the Bazaar has 50 customers per day, Holler said. “At about 6, I become the only American in here,” she said. “It’s a meeting place as much as a market.” But language is not a problem for Holler. She feels more comfortable around people who don’t speak English. SEE BAZAAR, PAGE 10

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Outdoor recreation no longer being offered for credit Athletics Department to drop popular backpacking course CHARLES W SCHAAB

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Students are losing a way to explore Buffalo’s wilderness, as UB will no longer host its outdoor backpack class. Through the class, students can explore Western New York’s landscape while learning about the environment around them and receive class credits. Russ Crispell, director of Outdoor Pursuits for Student Life, teaches classes through the Athletics Department that include backpacking and canoeing. After this semester, however, UB’s Recreation services in the Athletics will no longer be offering these outdoor classes. Sharon Sanford, the associate athletic director for recreation and sport management, said with the expansion of programs at Lake LaSalle, Student Life decided to add Outdoor Pursuits to its programs. “With this expansion, a decision was also made to transition the current Outdoor Pursuits programming with the opportunity to offer backpacking, outdoor leadership programming and outdoor winter activities through a variety of programming styles to be determined by Student Life,” she said. She said if Student Life had not added Outdoor Pursuits to its office, the classes would have continued to be offered through Recreation and Intramurals it had previously. With the expansion of programming at Lake LaSalle and opportunities that could be offered there, Sanford said Student Life add-

ed Outdoor Pursuits to their programming model. Crispell said the change is disappointing, but he will do what he can to make up for it in the new programs. Crispell said there will soon be a new Outdoor Pursuits office in the Student Union that will schedule similar activities like the ones through his classes. “It was a mind blower to me,” Crispell said on UB’s decision to cut the classes. “My classes are always full, and I have students write to me on how much they love the [backpacking] class.” Thomas Tiberi, Student Life director, said the transition of Outdoor Pursuits to Student Life was easy because it enhances students’ experiences, which ties into Student Life’s goals. The program will include Life and Learning workshops that will offer backpacking trips and more. Crispell sees this change as a chance to move forward with his Outdoor Pursuits program and to tie it together with Student Life. He hopes to strengthen the Outdoor Adventure Club, which Crispell is a faculty advisor of and develop new innovative programs for student to enjoy. Crispell began teaching outdoor pursuit courses at UB in 1996 and introduced backpacking in the fall of 1996. From the small Nature View Park just down the road from UB to the 65,000-acre Allegany State Park, the greater Buffalo area has plenty of wilderness and parks for students to learn about and explore.

One of the outdoor courses he currently teaches is a backpacking class that is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. The course, ATH 168, brings students on trips through parks such as Nature View Park, Hunter’s Creek, Chestnut Ridge State Park, the Eternal Flame, Glenn Falls Park, Tift Nature Preserve and others. Christian Farah, a junior psychology major, said the news that his favorite class is no longer being offered is disappointing. “I’ve learned so much more in backpacking than other classes,” Farah said. “Some life skills can’t be taught through tests, but being in places around Buffalo that some students may never see has taught me invaluable real world skills.” Farah’s favorite hike the class took was to the Eternal Flame, which he said looks amazing at night. Farah is disappointed other students in the future won’t be able to receive credit for the athletic course. “Some students don’t want a weight training course,” Crispell said. “Not all people are fitness people, some may want something like hiking.” One trip students took was a hike through Chestnut Ridge State Park, located 30 minutes from North Campus in Orchard Park. Students learned about orienteering, the skill of navigating through unfamiliar territory using only a compass and map. They then used the skill to find various markers

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UB students will no longer be able to take an outdoor backpacking class for credit. The class allowed students to explore Buffalo’s wilderness and take overnight camping trips to places like Zoar Valley, where a previous class is pictured COURTESY OF RUSSELL CRISPELL in this photo.

that lead them to a finish line on the trail. Students that embarked on a winter hike through Hunter’s Creek were able to partake in building quinzee huts. Hunter’s Creek is located in East Aurora, New York a 35-minute drive from North Campus. These huts are made completely of snow and allow any hiker to construct a quick shelter, safeguarding them from the weather. On scavenger hunts through Glenn Falls Park – a 10-minute drive from North Campus – students discovered what the environment around them offers. Crispell has students go out into the park and snap pictures of birds’ nests, cottonwood, acorns and more. The final for the course, which happens at the end of each half

semester, includes either a long day hike through Zoar Valley or County Forest. At the end of the fall and spring semesters, Crispell guides the class on an overnight excursion through either Allegany State Park or Adirondack State Park. The overnight trip tests students on the skills they should have learned throughout the course – whether it’s using knot skills to tie a bear bag up a tree or orienteering through the forest. Crispell said the culmination of his backpacking trips is a yearly trip to Alaska. The Alaska trip has been running for 14 years and will remain at UB through Student Life. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Buffalo’s bests Best Movie Theater: Maple Ridge

The Spectrum picks its Queen City favorites

BY SHARON KAHN FEATURES EDITOR

The best movie theater is a clear-cut win with Maple Ridge, according to most of our staff. Aside from the reclining seats that easily swindle you to choosing that movie theater over another less comfortable one, UB students don’t even have to drive there. The UB Stampede makes stops at the Maple Ridge Theater on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 3:30 a.m. With the extra money you’re saving by taking the bus instead of driving or calling a cab, you’ll be able to enjoy some popcorn and a drink to top off your relaxed (and ridiculously comfortable) movie experience.

Best place to eat at 2 a.m.: Elmwood Taco and Subs

If you’re looking for the best drunk eats, head over to Elmwood Taco and Subs. A big heaping bag of waffle fries is a must. You can also try their famous homemade hot sauce with just about anything you order. If you’re in the mood for something sweet instead of salty, then the chocolate-chip cookie brownies are a hit. The giant cookie is nearly the size of a person’s face and is great for sharing. If you didn’t head out that night and still want to pick up a late night snack, then you can call in ahead of time and pick up your order at the drive-thru window. It is open until 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Best bagel: Bagel Jay’s

Whether you’re spicing up the flavor with an everything bagel or keeping it low-key with a plain bagel, Bagel Jay’s is the best place in Buffalo for a bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich. The store’s three locations make it convenient for UB students living all over Buffalo. With one location on Delaware Avenue, a drive-through spot on Plaza and counter service at the gas station on Millersport, Bagel Jay’s has become a hotspot for UB students, especially on Sunday mornings after a long weekend of partying. Even Long Islander’s who complain about the lack of “good bagels” have found a soft spot in their hearts for Bagel Jay’s.

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Even though AMC is technically outside of the City of Buffalo, The Spectrum editors couldn’t help picking it as their favorite because of the theater’s reclining seats.

Best cheap eats: Amy’s Place

Amy’s Place, conveniently located across the street from South Campus, has been serving the community with authentic Middle Eastern food since 1981. The menu features a number of vegetarian, vegan dishes and healthy options as well as a selection of fried goodness. The Margie Meal, one of Amy’s best dishes, features char-boiled chicken strips, fajita fries, tomatoes, garlic spread and sauce all rolled into a pita for $7.50. You can replace the chicken for seitan – a high-protein vegetarian food made from cooked wheat gluten – or tofu sizzle strips. The one thing you can’t forget about Amy’s is it’s a cash-only restaurant. Luckily for the forgetful ones, there’s an ATM located in the back of the restaurant.

Best place to watch a game and best beer selection: Pearl Street Grill and Brewery

Pearl Street Grill and Brewery located on Pearl Street in downtown Buffalo has the best beer selection and atmosphere to watch a game. The restaurant offers a draught board as well as sizes ranging from 10 oz. glasses to 180 oz. beer tubes and kegs. From salads and soups to burgers and pizza, Pearl Street has a wide variety to satisfy even the pickiest eater’s cravings.

Best Italian food: Chef’s

Chef ’s, the 90-year-old restaurant located on Seneca Street, is rated one of Buffalo’s best Italian restaurants. Chef ’s is famous for its spaghetti Parmesan – a bowl of spaghetti loaded with homemade sauce and cheese and then baked over with cheese overflowing the bowl. It’s a musthave when visiting the restaurant and a dish that’s easily won over The Spectrum staff. After two renovations in 1966, the restaurant now seats 325 people with a banquet room for private parties.

Best food truck: Lloyd’s Taco Truck

Lloyd’s Taco Truck is known to be one of the best food trucks in Buffalo. During the craziness of food truck Tuesdays at Larkin Square, the lines for the popular food truck are long as residents scramble to get their tacos. The burrito, one of the staff ’s favorite itmes, is made with a locally produced flour tortilla and comes with rice, beans, jack cheddar cheese, finely shredded cabbage, chimi sauce and roja sauce and offers four different choices of protein: braised beef, roasted pork, grilled chicken and stewed organic black beans. The entire meal comes out to $6.89 compared to Chipotle, which typically averages around $10.

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Anchor Bar opens new location closer to North Campus After 50 years, Anchor Bar still serves wings the way mother did that famous night in ’64 GABRIELA JULIA

Continued from Bazaar, page 7

STAFF WRITER

On-campus students clamoring for what many consider the “original chicken wing” can now get their Anchor Bar fix without driving downtown. The famed wing restaurant opened a new location on Transit Road, about a 15-minute drive from campus this month. UB students and Williamsville residents will now be able to indulge in the famous wings without having to drive a half hour to the restaurant’s original flagship eatery. Although the original Main Street location is still open, brothers Michael and Anthony Schiappa are running the new restaurant together. “We’re not looking to replace Anchor Bar on Main Street,” Michael said. “We wanted people in Williamsville to have the opportunity to be in a similar atmosphere.” Although some question the origin of the chicken wing, Anchor Bar firmly calls itself the “home of the original chicken wing.” It’s a story many Buffalonian’s are familiar with: In 1964, Dominic Bellissimo asked his mother to make some food for him and his friends at their Italian restaurant, Anchor Bar. Thinking quickly, she threw some spare chicken parts into the deep fryer. The chicken and her secret sauce became a hit. From that night on the chicken wing industry was born. Fifty years later, management says they’re preparing the wings the same way. The new Anchor Bar seats 150 people and has a spacious, bright bar-like atmosphere for Sunday football. The flat screens hanging around the restaurant allow customers to sit and enjoy their meal without missing a game. Anchor Bar serves more than 70,000 pounds of chick-

Anchor Bar, the home of the original chicken wing, has opened a second location on Transit Road in Williamsville. The new location will serve classic wing flavors - hot, medium and mild - as well as four new flavors not served at the original Main St location. PHOTOS BY YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM

en monthly and sells its bottled wing sauce in more than 5,000 supermarkets worldwide. On Oct. 1, the Anchor Bar’s new location opened in Williamsville at 7662 Transit Road. The new location will not only serve the original mild, medium and hot sauces, but also will also have four new wing flavors – garlic parmesan, honey garlic, spicy hot BBQ, sweet and sour and chipotle BBQ. Ten wings start at $11.75 and the restaurant has 12 beers on tap. Anchor Bar uses unsaturat-

ed zero gram trans fat to fry its chicken wings, according to their website. Although the new location serves a smaller menu than the original Anchor Bar, the restaurant still offers pizza, soup, salads, pasta and nachos. Chicken wings account for about 90 percent of the orders, according to James Noble, manager of the Anchor Bar on Transit Road. The restaurant also features different drink specials every day. Michael has been in the food industry for more than 10 years

and has also owned many Arby’s franchised restaurants. “I was looking for something new and exciting and a month later opened up on Transit Road,” Michael said of the famous wing eatery’s new location. Since the opening, the new Anchor bar has been busy and business has been going great, according to Noble. Anchor Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. “I think the new location is going to help everyone who doesn’t want to go downtown get a chance to eat at Anchor Bar,” Noble said. Because the new location is near the airport, travelers can get food quickly without having to travel too far. Anchor Bar also has another location in the Buffalo Niagara International airport inside the security checkpoint. Fifty years later, many wing lovers still rate Anchor Bar among the best restaurants in Buffalo.

“I don’t feel obligated to make conversation. Even if there’s a language barrier, sometimes it’s better to be silent,” she said. A place to learn In her research, Balta Ozgel found that working at the Bazaar was not only an opportunity for vendors to socialize with their community, but also an opportunity to pursue self-development and improve their English and entrepreneurial skills. Currently, each vendor is required to attend a monthly meeting to learn business skills. In 2015, the Bazaar plans to hire a small business coach for every vendor, Holler said. Doing research at the Bazaar motivated Balta Ozgel to volunteer in the immigrant community. “I think I have two hats,” she said. “One as a researcher [and] one as a person. You build your career on their information, but how do you pay them back? That’s why I started volunteering for an after-school program for immigrant children.” Holler hopes to spread the Bazaar’s story and mission to people across Buffalo’s suburbs. “Once [they] know the story behind it, they want to come here,” she said. The West Side Bazaar is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is located at 25 Grant St. and is about a 20-minute drive from North Campus. Students can also reach the Bazaar by taking the NFTA Metro-Rail from University Station on South Campus. email: features@ubspectrum.com

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The most romantic things in life are free Best off-campus study areas

Love can be expensive, but some of the best dates in Buffalo don’t cost a dime EMMA JANICKI

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SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

A movie and dinner, wining and dining – the language of love demands you open up your wallet. Sure, anyone would be impressed if you devised an expensive date. But with a little strategy and critical thinking – things we’re all supposed to be learning here at UB – you can take your lover out without spending a dime. Canalside Canalside has become Buffalo’s center for major concerts, large artisan fairs and Shark Girl, a public sculpture that invites passersby to take a seat and make a friend. Canalside began as a revitalization of the history of the Erie Canal but has evolved into much more. Colorful Adirondack chairs cover the grass, ships dock alongside the pier and grain silos rise into the sky off into the distance. Whether you visit the historical site during the morning or evening, Canalside is romantic. Views of Lake Erie and the massive Naval ships docked at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, which extend off Canalside to the Observatory Tower alongside Lake Erie, create a romantic backdrop for you and your date. If you walk across Canalside and cross the metro rail tracks, then you’ll see the absolutely adorable seating area behind the Marriott Hotel. At night, the trees that line the seating area illuminate with strings of twinkling lights and small water canals lead to a large water pool with jumping water fountains. Take a seat around the tiny, red tables-for-two, soak in the calm night and look deep into each other’s eyes. The Outer Harbor The Outer Harbor is slightly less developed than Canalside

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Taking a handheld walk along Buffalo’s Outer Harbor with your sweetie is the perfect, free way to spend an evening out.

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so it is perfect for nature lovers. Gallagher Pier has spectacular views of Buffalo’s grain silos as well as the massive windmills that dot the shoreline. You could spend a few hours meandering through the bike path that connects the various parks that make up the Outer Harbor. I particularly love Wilkeson’s Point. There’s not only a playground for children, but also fake boulders for the playful adult to climb on. The best part is the pathway winds up a hill to wind sculptures. The Point has a lovely view of Lake Erie, perfect for a wind-in-your-hair moment with your lover. Free Fridays Albright-Knox Art Gallery: 1285 Elmwood Ave.; free the first Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. First Friday: various galleries in Allentown free the first Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Burchfield Penney Art Center: 1300 Elmwood Ave.; free the second Friday of every month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Buffalo History Museum: One Museum Court; free the third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buffalo on Foot: A self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Buffalo Download the “Buffalo on Foot” self-guided walking tour

brochure from Visit Buffalo Niagara’s website and you can spend a few hours exploring the city’s history with your sweetie. The brochure has nine selfguided tours with historical background, points of interest and routes mapped out. You can learn about the Michigan Avenue Heritage Corridor where the jazz scene blossomed in Buffalo, the historically significant architecture of Downtown or even take a drive to the quaint village of East Aurora. If you want to really impress your new beau, then memorize the map and historical information and lead them on a tour given by the best tour guide around – you. A picnic in the Olmstead Park and Parkway System There are six major parks in the Olmstead Park and Parkway System throughout the city of Buffalo. Each one offers a different setting for picnics and handheld strolls. My personal favorite is Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo. It has enough trails along the water to please a nature lover and open spaces perfect for picnics. Make some sandwiches, buy some wine and spread a blanket on the ground for a romantic picnic in a historical, beautiful park. email: emma.janicki@ubspectrum. com

When campus study areas become packed during exams, UB isn’t the only place to curl up with a textbook, highlighter and flashcards. Take a drive to any of these places around campus for a change of scenery and some peace and quiet. Because everyone knows Capen isn’t always a silent study. The Audubon Public Library This library is minutes away from UB’s North Campus and one of the best places to study and buy books during book sales. It has great homey study areas and amazingly wide windows. It’s quiet and has an old romantic feel to it. Coffee and candy bars are sold for $1. The Amherst Public Library Audubon Branch is located at 350 John J Audubon Parkway. The Eastern Hills Mall The mall is generally quiet on weekdays and has great seating areas to put your feet up and read. You shouldn’t worry about getting hungry because there is great coffee and food available around you. The best part of studying in a mall is whenever you get tired, you can take a break by shopping. You won’t feel like you are spending all day reading your textbook. The Eastern Hills Mall is located at 4545 Transit Road in Williamsville. Barnes & Noble This chic bookstore is located on 4401 Transit Road and offers nice study areas, yummy treats

and Starbucks. Best of all, the store is huge and organized. You can grab some coffee and find a favorite nook to study in. If you get bored, or want to procrastinate at any point, then you can check out the store’s extensive collection of books. Empty classrooms OK, I realize this is not really an off-campus option, but trust me when I say finding an empty classroom, usually in Clemens, is one of the best study areas. You claim it as your own for a few hours, when it is unoccupied (usually there are a lot of rooms that are empty). If you just want to be alone or study with one or two friends, then this option is great. Go outside Whenever the weather is nice, take advantage of it. Don’t stay inside a library and forget to appreciate how beautiful this campus can be. Take advantage of the positive effect good weather can have on your mindset. Find a nice empty picnic table and park yourself there with your books. Tim Hortons in Getzville This Tim Hortons is located at 2290 Millersport Highway, just a few minutes away from UB’s North Campus. It has a great staff and great coffee. This spot is for the students that study until the wee hours of the morning. There are plenty of places to sit and the surrounding foliage offers wonderful scenery. email: features@ubspectrum.com


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A day out in Allentown

EMMA JANICKI

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Buffalonians can generally tell the type of person you are based

on your neighborhood. Allentowners have a look worth experiencing in person. The neighborhood is bursting with artists and musicians and it’s a sad reality many UB students struggle to get outside of Amherst and to enjoy the diversity of the Queen City and its neighborhoods. In the same way the Londoners living in the West end differ from those on the East end, or Manhattan New Yorkers see themselves as a bit different than those in the Village, Buffalo is split along culturally defined neighborhood lines. The distinct differences between Buffalo’s neighborhoods,

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once called wards, can be linked directly to different ethnic groups that moved into the area. The Old First Ward and South Buffalo are historically Irish neighborhoods; Poles lived in Kaistertown; and today, the West side is home to a diverse group of immigrants from the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Although these neighborhood lines marked boundaries between immigrant groups in the late 1800s and early 1900s – certainly the neighborhoods weren’t totally exclusive – much of Buffalo life operates around the character of current neighborhoods. Today, there are a ton of neigh-

borhoods that create the fabric of Buffalo, including Black Rock, Downtown, the Elmwood Village, the Fruit Belt, the Lower West Side (my ’hood), Masten Park, North Buffalo, Polonia, Riverside and South Buffalo. Although some neighborhoods may only be a few blocks, Buffalo is the second largest city in New York after New York City. The size of the city and industrial and immigrant history has allowed for communities to not only develop but also evolve. Students need to get downtown, ride the Metro and experience the city for all its wonders. Amherst is not Buffalo and University Heights is a poor representation of the city. Downtown

is not filled with gang violence, the bums are not too pushy, the architecture is breathtaking and the food is relatively cheap. Although you could spend weeks getting to know Buffalo, a trip to Allentown will give you a taste of the city’s hip, bohemian side. Allentown’s street boundaries are Virginia, Main, North, College, Allen, Park, Elmwood and Delaware – within these streets is an abundance of overflowing, quirky gardens, cottage houses dating back to the late 19th century, cyclists and the Bubble Man. Here’s a potential day out in Allentown: email: emma.janicki@ubspectrum.com

Lunch at Allentown Pizza Rust Belt Books After you’ve picked out your newest read, walk just one minute toward the corner of Elmwood and Allen, cross to the other side of Allen and you’ll arrive at the doorstep of one of the newest pizza shops in Allentown. The sign in the window, “Buy our pizza, we knead the dough,” says it all. For lunch, you can grab two slices and a 20 oz. drink for just $5.65. The pizza shop also offers vegan pizzas and a variety of specialty pies.

Once Rust Belt Books, currently on 202 Allen St., relocates to the Buffalo State area in the winter, I’m not sure where I’ll get my secondhand books. Of course there’s always West Side Stories on Grant Street, but Rust Belt is exactly what a bookstore should be – there are the winding stacks of books, the random nails jutting out from art on the wall and the smell of wellloved paper filling the air. Every semester, I peruse the ever-changing selection at Rust Belt for my textbooks and even if they don’t have what I need, I always leave with a new book to add to my collection. The books are all secondhand NS many of them are around, if not less than, $5. Rust Belt is the perfect college student bookstore because it has an impressive selection of literary criticism, foreign works, biographies, philosophy texts, essays and poetry books.

A show at Pausa Art House Pausa Art House on Wadsworth opens at 6 p.m. and closes at midnight from Thursdays to Sundays. There are concerts nearly every night, most with student prices of just $5. The Art House hosts local musicians performing everything from contemporary, to jazz to classical masterworks. The intimate setting is absolutely perfect for a glass of merlot with your lover.

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On the corner of Franklin and Allen is Café 59, a small café with an upscale feel. The high ceilings and white walls contrast with the café’s old location just across the street. The old Café 59 felt much more bohemian, but the new location offers an outdoor seating area – perfect for a cup of coffee on a breezy morning. The Café offers a light breakfast menu, like croissants and muffins and an inexpensive cup of coffee or tea.

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A stroll in Days Park

Drinks at Allen Street Hardware

Days Park is just a 10-minute walk from Café 59 in south Allentown. The Park is surrounded by some of the most quintessential Allentown homes, like the teal blue cottages on Cottage Street. Days Park is a tiny city park with a fountain in the middle of the grass. A stroll around the park is perfect in the mid-morning, cup of coffee in hand.

Cap off your night with a beer, or two or three, at Allen Street Hardware. Hardware offers a wide selection of micro-brews; you can pick everything from Belgian beer, to local breweries to Californian creations. The friendly atmosphere goes well with the Allentowners who flock to the bar after art shows and concerts.

A quick read at the Butler Mansion

With a full belly, the eight-minute walk from Allentown Pizza to the Butler Mansion, which is also UB’s Jacobs Executive Development Center, will be a welcoming calorie-burner. The grounds of the Butler Mansion are open to the public during the day. Four mansions used to occupy the corners of Delaware and North, but the Butler Mansion is the only one left standing. The grounds are secluded from the noise of the city. The gardens are surreally green and the pathway winds through them like you’re entering another, more beautiful world. Take a seat on one of the mossy benches and get started on that new book from Rust Belt, or ponder the incomprehensible simple beauty of the mansion’s grounds. Before you leave, make sure to stop and stare at the golden fountain and the rather hidden rectangular pond.

Dinner at Don Tequila’s

For a dinner on the cheap or a margarita tower after a long day of exploring, Don Tequila’s is the place to be. The new-ish Mexican bar is just a couple storefronts down from the Dress Shop and Black Cat Vintage. Pitchers of beer range from $13.50 to $14.50 and dinners cost between $8.99 and $15.95. If you’re feeling cheap, try an order of beans for $2.10, a $2.99 quesadilla, or a burrito for $3.75. Although the management can sometimes look a little tense – particularly when a girl tried to steal one of the margarita towers – Don Tequila’s has that fun atmosphere you expect from a Mexican bar.

Sunset at Kleinhans Music Hall

If you head back down Allen toward Rust Belt and up Wadsworth, you’ll reach Symphony Circle – probably the most beautiful of Franklin Law Olmstead’s traffic circles throughout the city. Just as the sun is setting, the golden hue of Kleinhans Music Hall, home to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, is illuminated and the reflecting lake surrounding the circular theater sparkles. Just take a moment to meditate.

The Dress Shop and Black Cat Vintage Back on Allen Street, you’ll find two of the quirkiest boutiques in Buffalo: the Allen Street Dress Shop and Black Cat Vintage. The Dress Shop offers expensive but extremely unique clothing and Black Cat Vintage has an ideal selection of vintage clothing – like what you hope you would find while thrifting, but never can. Black Cat Vintage even has a men’s selection of patterned blazers and dandy shoes. If you spend even five minutes browsing through each store, you’ll find something totally unexpected and cool.

Thrifting at the Antique Man

After leaving Days Park, walk back toward Cottage Street, make a left on to Maryland and head up toward College. The Antique Man, an antique store with a wide array of merchandise, is on the corner of Allen and College. A table stacked with $1 books often occupies the sidewalk outside of the Antique Man and boxes of records fill half the store. You can find everything from vintage bartending books to Playboys to pins and jewelry. You can’t miss the store – large African tribal sculptures, records hung from the ceiling and an antique spinning wheel cover its windows.

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Weezer renaissance The band revisits past to reconnect with fans through “Everything Will Be Alright in the End” CHAD COOPER

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Album: Everything Will Be Alright in the End Artist: Weezer Label: Republic Release Date: Oct. 7 Grade: A After a couple weak album releases, Weezer is back with their strongest album in over a decade. In January, Weezer announced they were headed back to the studio with producer Ric Ocasek. Ocasek is responsible for Weezer (Blue Album) and Weezer (Green Album), two of the band’s most popular albums. Together they created a heavy-hitting one-two combo with Everything Will Be Alright in the End, an album that will please older and newer fans.

Their new album features intense guitar riffs and solos, many of which were absent from their more recent albums. The band’s bassist, Scott Shriner, said on his Instagram account he had been “working on some of the coolest bass parts [he had] ever done.” In order to create their ninth studio album, the band had to take a step into the past, back to their 1994 release of “Blue Album” and 1996 release of Pinkerton. Prior to this album, fans complained frontman Rivers Cuomo and the rest of the band had lost touch with their early days and in some ways sold out. After years of complaints, the band finally listened to their fans’ voices. In the song “Back to the Shack” Cuomo takes an opportunity to apologize to the band’s

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AMANDA LOW

SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

Cupcakes are crumbling. Doughnuts are dominating. People were going crazy over bakeries that solely sold cupcakes, like Crumbs Bake Shop that closed all its locations briefly and reopened. But places like Doughnut Plant in New York City and Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oregon have started to create a new culture of specialty doughnuts. Even a article recently said,

entire fanbase for becoming disconnected. He sings, “Sorry guys I didn’t realize that I needed you so much / I thought that I’d get a new audience.” The song’s chorus also sets up the basis for Weezer’s new album in a few simple words with, “Take me back, back to the shack” – a line directly referencing the early beginnings of the band. Another line from the chorus, “Rockin’ out like it’s ’94,” refers to the year “Blue Album” was released. “The Shack” is where the band first started writing their music in the early ’90s. The group

jammed out in the garage they transformed into a makeshift studio in Los Angeles, California. To many hardcore fans of Weezer, the Los Angeles house might be one of the most important parts of the band’s history. A lot of this information is well known to fans that have followed the band for a long time. This album, however, is not just for the old fans; it’s for new ones as well. Everything will be Alright in the End offers a broad range of sounds with the capacity to attract a more diverse fan-base. Weezer put a lot of work into this album outside the studio and did something not many bands

do. Instead of hiding their work until the release date, Weezer released a one-minute video every Wednesday for the 23 weeks leading up to the album’s release. The weekly videos became known as “Weezer Wednesdays.” The cryptic weekly videos were typically black-and-white and looked like they were shot with film. The videos had an overarching theme and featured brief snippets of new tracks from the album. With so much work and dedication from the band, it’s hard not to truly enjoy this album. It’s inspiring to see a band respond to the feedback of their fans. The band is over two decades old: Every member is in his forties and most have families. They have many hit songs that many people know and they could have been satisfied with the past and kept playing old music. Instead, the band decided to put in endless hours of work on this new album. Just the story behind this album warrants a listen; it takes listeners back to the shack. =w= email: arts@ubspectrum.com

Paula’s Donuts has become a staple for doughnuts in Buffalo

“Doughnuts are the new cupcake.” These shops invent creative doughnut flavors, like cashew and orange blossom from Doughnut Plant, and even base these doughy creations on cereal like the Captain my Captain doughnut from Voodoo that takes it inspiration from Captain Crunch cereal. There is, however, a place in Buffalo where you can take part in the doughnut craze, but also enjoy a good old fashion doughnut – Paula’s Donuts. Most Buffalonians are aware of Paula’s. But when I first discovered it, I was in love. One day, my roommates and I were driving down Sheridan when I passed the huge red blocky sign. Inside, the air smelled like glazed sugar and coffee. Most of the flavors were simple or classic like jelly and chocolate frost-

ed (which is my particular favorite). They even offered more adventurous ones like strawberry shortcake and maple bacon. But even with these other flavors, the doughnuts remain incredibly classic. The interior diner-like seats create a comfortable air that makes it acceptable to just sit and eat a donut and nothing else. Even the bags the doughnuts come in a paper bag with friendly drawn-on doughnuts people. On days when my roommates and I were especially stressed, we would drive down to Paula’s and order a couple doughnuts to sit and eat. I would consider myself a semi-doughnut connoisseur. My addiction first started with my first job at a Dunkin’ Donuts in the summer after ninth grade, way before this recent craze. It’s hard being surrounded by racks of the treat and not become a lit-

tle obsessed. With a fellow doughnuts lover, I even once timed a nine-hour Amtrak trip from Buffalo to NYC to arrive before a doughnut shop closed so we could try a new flavor. I probably should be a little embarrassed, but I have no regrets. When I first came to Buffalo from New York City, Tim Horton’s was already a new experience for me. One summer taking classes at UB left me very familiar with their doughnuts, as Tim Horton’s was one of only two places open on campus. But eating doughnuts from Tim Horton’s or Dunkin’ Donuts doesn’t give the same feeling as one from Paula’s Donuts. One can taste the mass production in the sprinkles. I know it’s almost sickening to think about eating too many doughnuts, and I agree they should be eaten in moderation.

As someone who actively creates meals around “superfoods” like kale, lentils and tofu, I am completely aware of the health effects of a doughnut. But what is the point of the culture of food if we don’t indulge, and doughnuts are my indulgent sin. Even comparing the specialty places I’ve tried in New York City, Paula’s Donuts now holds a special place in my heart. Paula’s reminds me of my favorite doughnut store by far, a neighborhood store simply called Donut Shoppe. It’s a store I will continuously go back to every time I’m home. While no place has been able to trump my neighborhood store, it’s comforting to know that Buffalo offers a little reminder of the comforts of my favorite sweet treat. email: amanda.low@ubspectrum.com

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A guide to Buffalo’s sports venues There’s more to see than the Bulls during your time at UB

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If you’ve grown tired of watching the Bulls, then remember your options for attending sporting events are not limited to UB Stadium and Alumni Arena. You can have an excuse to spend a night in downtown Buffalo or experience NFL tailgating by venturing off campus for sports entrainment. Here are four Buffalo sports teams that you can watch off campus: Buffalo Bills Venue: Ralph Wilson Stadium Location: Orchard Park, New York Distance from campus: 20-minute car ride If you have enjoyed tailgating outside UB Stadium for football games this season, then your next destination should be Ralph Wilson Stadium for Buffalo Bills games. Buffalo is known for a passionate fan base and for having

one of the best tailgating experiences in the NFL. Fox News recently ranked Buffalo as No. 2 NFL tailgating city. The Bills allow tailgating in stadium parking lots four hours before and two hours after the game. There is little supervision in the lots – just a few minor rules like prohibition of glass bottles, funnels and open fires. But if you want to go with the hard liquor, funnel some beers or burn a Miami Dolphins jersey, then park inside one of private lots. Residents living near the stadium often offer their lawns and driveways for fans to park and tailgate inside. They usually only charge around $10 for parking – which is much cheaper than the stadium parking. And just about anything goes in these lots. And after paying for the game ticket, you will be looking to save any dollars you have left. Your UB student I.D. will not get you a free ticket into this football game. I paid $90 for a ticket to the Bills’ 2013 home opener. The seat was in the ‘nosebleeds.’ If you want to save money, then go to one of the later season home games. These games rarely sell out and ticket prices usually drop. Fans tailgate just as hard for the cold-weather games, even if the Bills are out of the playoff race (which is pretty much always). Beside the cost, the only other

issue with going to a Bills game is finding a sober driver to get you to and from the game. The good thing is your designated driver can still join the tailgating festivities a couple hours before the game. Because few college students are going to buy $10 beers inside the stadium – your designated driver has at least four hours to sober up between heading over to the stadium for the game and riding home afterward. Buffalo Sabres Venue: First Niagara Center Location: Downtown Buffalo Distance from campus: 15-minute light rail ride from South Campus UB students only need to take a quick rail ride to watch NHL hockey – even if it’s to see the team with the worst record in the league last season. Students can ride the Buffalo Metro Rail on South Campus for $4 all the way to the First Niagara Center, the Buffalo Sabres’ arena. The subway ends next to the venue. Tickets for Sabres’ games are cheaper than tickets for the Bills’ games. You can get a ticket in the 300 Level for less than $30. Even though the Sabres don’t have any stars, you might get to watch NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin when they come into First Niagara Center as opponents. The Sabres might not be any

good on the ice this season, but the opening of HarborCenter – a hotel, restaurant and ice rink connected to the arena – in May 2015 might make a trip to First Niagara Center a worth-while weekend night out. Buffalo Bandits The Sabres are not the only team that plays their home games in First Niagara Center – they might not even play the most exciting games in the arena. The Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League also play inside First Niagara, and they don’t play in front of empty seats either. The Bandits averaged 14,618 people a game in 2014 – second best in the NLL. Buffalo also has a passionate fanbase, nicknamed ‘Bandit Land,’ that brings energy to the stadium, wearing black and orange and banging on the glass. The energy rivals Buffalo Bills’ games. A bagpiper performs before the opening faceoff to excite the crowd and music is played throughout the entirety of the game, creating a pace and rhythm to the big hits and scoring. Play-by-play man Chris Swenson’s commentary plays over the loud speaker during game play. When an opposing player misses a shot, Swenson asks, “What’s he got?” The crowd yells back “Nothing.”

The tickets are cheap as well. You can buy a ticket in the 100 Level for less than $30. The NLL season spans from January to May, and the games are often on Friday and Saturday nights, providing a cheap, alternative way to spend your weekend evening. Buffalo Bisons Venue: Coca Cola Field Location: Downtown Buffalo Distance from campus: 15-minute light rail ride If you’re in Buffalo for the summer or you want to enjoy baseball in April, then consider getting off the Metro Rail a couple stops before First Niagara Center. The Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of Toronto Blue Jays, play at Coca Cola Field in downtown Buffalo. The subway stops across the street from the ballpark. You can buy a general admission ticket Saturday through Thursday for $11. Friday games are $12 and often include a postgame fireworks show. The Bisons also run a lot of promotions like a free beer and a free hotdog with the purchase of your ticket. It may be minor league baseball, but you often can pay for transportation, buy a ticket to a game, see a fireworks show, get a beer and hotdog for $15. email: tom.dinki@ubspectrum.com

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Best of the Bulls The Spectrum hands out mid-season awards SPORTS DESK Football MVP: Joe Licata, junior quarterback Licata has taken steps forward in his third season despite losing his top playmakers from the year before. He has thrown for 1,509 yards and 15 touchdowns this season and is on pace to set career highs in both categories. Licata leads an offense that has scored at least 35 points in five of the team’s first six games. Offensive Player of the Year and Surprise Star: Anthone Taylor, junior running back Taylor was set to be a part of a three-running back committee before the season, but the junior has emerged as Buffalo’s clear lead back. He has totaled 798 yards (fifth in the nation) and nine touchdowns (tied for third in the nation) through six games. He has run for 441 yards and six touchdowns in the past two games alone and is the first player in program history to run for over 200 yards in two straight games. Defensive Player of the Year: Adam Redden, senior safety On a team that has struggled defensively all season, Redden has been one of the few bright spots. He plays a hybrid safety/linebacker position and often blitzes the backfield to make plays. He ranks first on the team in sacks (three) and tackles for losses (7.5) and has forced two fumbles. Volleyball MVP and Offensive Player of the Year: Tahleia Bishop, junior outside hitter Bishop is a First-Team All-MAC selection and ranks first on the team in kills (257) and second in digs (164). She won tournament MVP’s in two straight weekends earlier this season – both tournaments Buffalo placed first in. The team won 12 straight sets with her, but lost all six sets last weekend without her in the lineup. That’s how important she is to the Bulls. Defensive Player of the Year and Surprise Star: Niki Bozinoski, freshman libero The freshman has taken over for graduated reigning MAC Defen-

sive Player of the Year Kelly Svoboda at libero and has played in every set for the Bulls this season. She ranks first on the team in digs (211). Women’s soccer MVP: Laura Dougall, freshman goalkeeper Dougall has been dominant to start her collegiate career. The freshman has seven shutouts in her first 10 career games. She’s saved 91.3 percent of shots faced and has a goals against average of just 0.39. With seven games remaining in the regular season, Dougall is just four shutouts away from breaking her predecessor, graduated goalkeeper Ainsley Wheldon’s record of 10 shutouts in a season. Offensive Player of the Year: Katie Roberts, senior forward Roberts not only leads the Bulls in goals (seven), but also leads the entire conference. She ranks first on the team in points (16) and has six goals in her past five games. She scored the game-winning goal in the Bulls’ first three conferences victories. Defensive Player of the Year: Jackie Hall, junior defender This is Hall’s first season playing defense. She missed all of 2013 because of an injury. Her inexperience with the position hasn’t limited her play, however, as the physical defender won MAC Defensive Player of the Week Sept. 8 and has been a leader on Buffalo’s dominant defense this season. Surprise Star: Celina Carrero,

sophomore forward After not registering a point in 14 games as a freshman last season, Carrero is tied for second on the team in goals (three) and points (nine) this season. Men’s soccer MVP and Offensive Player of the Year: Russell Cicerone, sophomore midfielder After breaking out as a FirstTeam All-MAC selection as a freshman last year, Cicerone has picked up right where he left off in his sophomore season. Cicerone led the Bulls in goals, points and shots last season, and is doing the same this season with five goals, 11 points and 24 shots through 10 games. Buffalo has won six games in Cicerone’s career thus far. He has scored the game-winning goal in five of them. Defensive Player of the Year: David Enstrom Enstrom has started nine games for Buffalo’s backline as a freshman. He is the only Bulls defender to score a goal this season. Surprise Star: Abdulla Al-Kalisy, freshman midfielder The freshman from New Zealand ranks second on the team in shots (14) and has two assists on the season. He has yet to score a goal in the regular season, but AlKalisy has shown off his playmaking ability this season and scored five goals in three preseason games. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

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Junior quarterback Joe Licata has thrown 15 touchdowns this season for the football team. #18- PHOTO BY YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM

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Freshman goalkeeper Laura Dougall has seven shutouts through her first 11 career games for the women’s soccer team. #7 - - PHOTO BY YUSONG SHI, THE SPECTRUM

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Present your ideas and you will grab the interest of someone important. A development in a personal relationship will allow you to make the changes you’ve wanted to make to improve your lifestyle. Travel, moves and educational pursuits will pay off. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Secrecy will help you avoid interruptions that can stand between you and accomplishment. Do your research carefully to avoid a costly error. If you have to use pressure or overspend, you are best to back away and rethink your strategy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Mixed messages can lead to uncertainty. Open up and share your feelings with anyone you feel may ruin your chance to advance. Call in favors and make personal improvements to ensure you get your way. Networking will lead to success. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ask questions if you are uncertain about a situation or what’s expected of you. Don’t allow an emotional moment to soil your reputation or your ability to do a good job. Someone’s change of heart will end up being to your benefit. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stick to what you do and enjoy the most. Arguing won’t result in satisfaction. Take care of domestic responsibilities quickly and move on to entertaining, energetic pastimes. Love is on the rise and romance will improve your life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your emotions in check and your mind on whatever task you’ve been given. Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing when your own accomplishments are what count. Secure your position using insightful and unusual means. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Concentrate on what’s important to you. Don’t give in to pressure that someone puts on you at home or at work. Recruit people you feel can make a difference. The contributions made to a group you believe in will raise your profile. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make today a new beginning. Look at your choices and do what you can to improve your home environment. You can make an insightful move if you let your creativity lead the way. Focus on physical fitness and improving your health. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take control and make whatever changes are necessary to improve your surroundings, your position and your reputation. Don’t give in to someone who is talking big but doing little. Have confidence in who you are and what you can do. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep a low profile. You will achieve the most if you work alone. Avoid any impulsive moves, purchases or decisions. Concentrate on learning, observing and re-evaluating, and you will avoid the pitfalls that interference is likely to entail. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Direct your energy into moneymaking ideas. Don’t let someone who is negative discourage you from following your dream. Invite people you have successfully worked with in the past to contribute to your plan. Love is on the rise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fairness will bring good results, but emotional meddling will lead to trouble. You can avoid a nasty argument if you stick to what you do best and try to steer clear of a negative situation. Avoid making a snap decision.

Edited by Timothy E. Parker October 8, 2014 COIL MAGNET By Kenneth Holt

ACROSS 1 Asian nannies   6 Big reptile, informally 10 Groundwork for plaster 14 Judicial gowns 15 The L of L-dopa 16 Skin-cream additive, often 17 Felt very ashamed and sorry? 20 Peron and Gabor 21 Oui or si 22 Fratsweater X 23 Conveyed an estate 25 More intoxicating 29 Flanders of cartoons 30 Florida City 31 Japanese beverage 33 Mend socks 35 Orchestra’s location 36 Beatles hit 40 U.K. fighter pilots’ gp. 41 Fair offering 42 “Fine” or “liberal” things 43 Arboreal lizards 46 Warm hello 47 Ellery Queen portrayer Ralph 48 Backsliding episode 52 Venomous serpent 53 Walton of Wal-Mart 54 Immature parasites 55 Strains on pocketbooks

60 Molecule unit 61 Buffalo’s county 62 Layer with a hole 63 Stove-top sights 64 HS seniors’ exams 65 Betty Ford forte

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SPORTS

The Bo show

Former teammates, coaches react to Branden Oliver’s 182-yard NFL performance Sunday

TOM DINKI

SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

Jeff Quinn remembers the exact moment in 2010 when he spoke with Branden Oliver about the future of the Bulls’ offense. The two were new to Buffalo. Quinn, who spent the majority of his coaching career in the Midwest, was in his fist year as the Buffalo football team’s head coach. Oliver, a redshirt freshman from Florida, accepted his lone Division-I scholarship offer to play at UB. But the two understood they needed one another to succeed in their new home. Quinn said team was going to “build the offensive scheme and structure” around Oliver. The running back told Quinn “Count on me, coach.” Oliver might have an NFL offense centered on him after this past Sunday. Oliver, UB’s all-time leading rusher, ran for 114 yards and touchdown and caught four passes for 68 yards and another score in the Chargers’ 31-0 win over the New York Jets – the team that had the No. 1 ranked run defense coming into the game – this past Sunday. “I was thanking God first and foremost, giving my utmost glory to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ,” Oliver said in his postgame press conference. “It was a lot of fun just to get things rolling. No. 1 running defense, you can’t ask for anything else and the score most of all.” Oliver made explosive plays throughout the game, running for a 52-yard gain and catching pass for 50 yards to help San Diego advance to 4-1 on the season. Several of Oliver’s former Buffalo teammates watched Sunday’s game. They weren’t surprised by Oliver’s performance. “He took what he did in college and he’s doing it at the next level,” said junior running back Anthone Taylor. “I always believed he needed an opportunity and he’s finally getting in it.” Junior quarterback Joe Licata

COURTESY OF THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

UB’s all-time rushing leader, Branden Oliver, had 182 total yards last Sunday in the San Diego Chargers’ 31-0 win over the New York Jets.

watched the entire game. “I was jumping up and down every time he scored,” Licata said. “I was screaming. I don’t scream during games. I don’t get like that even during Bills games, but I was yelling for him.” Senior center Trevor Sales was not surprised while watching Oliver’s performance because of the running back’s work ethic. “It was funny because a lot of people on the [Jets] were like, ‘Who the hell is this guy?’ They were kind of shocked … I wasn’t shocked at all because that’s just what he does,” Sales said. “He’s a hard worker. From sunup to sundown that dude just gets after it all the time.” Sales and Licata agreed Oliver was the hardest worker they have ever met, and Taylor said Oliver led by example on the field along with in the weight room and classroom. Licata said Oliver’s success can help Buffalo with recruiting and has inspired the players on the

team that they can succeed in the pros. “It’s a big thing for the players here right now,” Licata said. “If you have the same work ethic that Bo had you could make it, too.” Oliver’s performance in the NFL thus far has inspired fellow running back, Taylor. “When he goes out there and has that type of success that makes our program look good too because he came from our program,” Taylor said. “He’s doing those things out there at the next level, he’s not only giving me motivation, but he’s showing those guys at the NFL level that [Buffalo] is doing something right.” Taylor’s had his own success this season. He has run for 441 yards and six touchdowns in the past two games, and ranks fifth in the nation in rushing yards and his nine touchdown runs are tied for third in the country. Oliver and Taylor combined

for 333 yards rushing yards this weekend. Quinn said it was an “incredible weekend for the running backs in the UB nation” and that the two backs’ success shows Buffalo’s strength developing running backs. “I feel good that we’ve put out there that we have the right schemes,” Quinn said. “We have the right system, we have the right people and we’re going to continue to grow from here and continue to be an outstanding running football team.” Oliver has called or texted Taylor before every Bulls game this season. He tells Taylor “Don’t try and be like me. Try to be better than me.” Taylor made his first start when Oliver was injured and could not play against Stony Brook last season. Oliver has live tweeted during every Bulls game this season from wherever the Chargers were playing. He tweets at individual offensive players, like Taylor and Licata, after a big play

and sends encouragement for the defense as well. After last week’s 36-35 loss to Bowling Green Oliver tweeted, “Keep grinding my bros this was a tough one man, back to the drawing board one day at a time, To His Glory hard work pays off @UBFootball.” “He always says, ‘Stay focused’ and ‘You never know what can happen,’” Taylor said. “He always says, ‘Stay focused’ and ‘Stay humble because you never know what things God can do for you.’” Oliver used his own advice on Sunday. He started the season as the Chargers’ No. 4 running back, but after injuries to Ryan Matthews, Danny Woodhead and Donald Brown, Oliver became San Diego’s go-to back. Oliver went undrafted in May and signed with the Colts on May 10 as a member of their practice squad. Ten days later, he signed a two-year contract with the Chargers. Oliver officially made the Chargers 53-man roster Aug. 30. He said “being an undrafted free agent just makes it that much sweeter,” after his performance Sunday. Khalil Mack, Oliver’s former Buffalo teammate, was drafted fifth overall by the Oakland Raiders in the same NFL draft. The two former teammates will face each other next Sunday when the Chargers travel to Oakland. Oliver gives advice on playing in the NFL to his current teammates. He tells Taylor that NFL teams disguise their blitzes better than college teams. “He said that’s the one thing that’s gotten harder, but he’s doing a pretty good job,” Taylor said with a smile. Sales spoke with Oliver Monday morning. He does not expect Sunday’s game to be Oliver’s last great performance in the NFL. “He said, ‘Thanks man for the support and there will be more good things to come,’” Sales said. email: sports@ubspectrum.com

Buffalo bred Homegrown student-athletes reflect on decision to play at UB JORDAN GROSSMAN ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Junior quarterback Joe Licata could see the flashing lights of UB Stadium on game days from the back window of his childhood home. His father, Joe Licata Sr., was friends with former men’s basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon. Licata knew he wanted to play for the Bulls since he started regularly attending UB football and basketball games as a child. The quarterback was a highly touted Western New York prospect coming out of high school. As a senior at Williamsville High School, he threw 2,573 yards and 34 touchdowns to earn The Buffalo News Player of the Year in 2010. He had offers from larger programs like Syracuse and North Carolina, but Licata choose UB. It offered an intangible that other schools could not. “The people that come up to you and tell you that they’re happy you stayed and played for the hometown team, it doesn’t get any more satisfying than that,” Licata said. “The Buffalo community is passionate. You’re not going to see this atmosphere in other cities.” Student-athletes have a variety of reasons for deciding where to attended college. For several Buffalo native student athletes, the decision to come to UB was based on a desire to play for their hometown team. Senior women’s soccer midfielder Courtney Mann, who at-

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CHAD COOPER, THE SPECTRUM

Senior safety Adam Redden played for local high school St. Francis before deciding to play for the Buffalo football team.

Senior forward Will Regan decided to transfer to UB after playing his freshman year at Virginia. The Buffalo native was third on the team in scoring last season.

tended Frontier High School, has been an avid supporter of Buffalo sports her entire life. When she came to UB for a soccer clinic in 2010, former Buffalo head coach Michael Thomas told her, “You have the ability to change people’s perspective of Buffalo.” She said coming to UB as a way to do that. Senior men’s basketball forward Will Regan wanted the same thing. Regan excelled at Nichols School, earning the 2010 New York State Class A Player of the Year award and was a twotime Buffalo News Player of the Year. He decided to attend Virginia on a basketball scholarship and declined UB’s offer. Regan missed home while at Virginia, often yearning for his Sunday tradition: Going to Buffalo Wild Wings and watching Buffalo Bills games. He transferred back home to join the UB

game). Senior safety Adam Redden saw the benefits of playing for his hometown school as well. Redden, from Amherst, regularly attended UB football clinics and games while playing at St. Francis High School. He started and maintained a close relationship with many UB coaches and players. Ultimately, he decided to choose UB for its nationally lauded pharmacy program, along with the incentive of playing for the football team. Redden always dreamt of being the hometown hero growing up. The chance to play for Buffalo has given him that opportunity. “I walk around town and see the locals that recognize me, telling me ‘good game’ or asking me for Bulls tickets,” Redden said. “Growing up, I always wished a player from the local team would

basketball team after his freshman year. Due to NCAA transfer rules, Regan had to sit out his first year at UB. He still had three years of eligibility, but couldn’t begin playing until the 2012-13 season. For Regan, sitting was worth it. “I wasn’t happy at Virginia,” Regan said. “My parents knew I wasn’t happy, so when I told them I was transferring, they fully supported me. I knew I would have to sit out a year before playing, but having the luxury of being close to home was a nice incentive.” Regan missed the 2011-12 season. In 2012-13, his first season for the Bulls he was given the opportunity to start for the first time in his college career. Regan has started all but two games since beginning his Buffalo career and finished third on the team last year in points (10.6 per

come and talk to us and give us a word of advice. It feels good that I can give back. I remember being in their shoes.” Redden’s friends and family, and even people he has never met with now pack the bleachers at UB Stadium to see him play. “There are people that I’ve known since I was 5 that want to come see me play,” Redden said. “You’re not going to find that in most cities.” Mann said Buffalo’s residents are instilled with a passion for their city at a young age. “UB is a school that [we’ve] been around [our] whole life,” Mann said. “When you have supporters from the area come out and watch your games, it’s truly a surreal feeling. When you live in Buffalo, you’re taught to love where you grow up.” email: sports@ubspectrum.com


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