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THE SPECTRUM VOL. 68 NO. 04 | SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

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UB Secrets: A number of hidden locations in UB North Campus

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Freshman anatomy: A breakdown of UB’s Class of 2022

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Students and faculty are worried about UB’s current asbestos removal taking place during classes. The university has been removing asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral substance used as insulation material, from three areas on its North Campus: Clemens Hall, Governor’s Hall and the Ellicott Complex. Asbestos-containing materials are present on both North and South campuses and in some buildings downtown, according to Kate McKenna, director of issues management and stakeholder communications UB Facilities workers removed asbestos in the residence halls over the summer but are currently working to remove it in Clemens Hall. The university spent $510,000 to remove the material in Governor’s Hall, McKenna said. She could not provide the cost for additional removal. Although it’s used as a construction material, inhaling asbestos particles can lead to serious health issues like lung cancer –– it’s the number one cause of occupational cancer deaths in the world –– and mesothelioma. Asbestos fibers make it a cheap, yet effective building material, but many in the UB community are con> SEE ASBESTOS | PAGE 5

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BRIAN EVANS

UB’s Class of 2022 is the university’s largest and most diverse class to date. This year’s freshman class of 4,166 students is the largest in the SUNY system, according to UB spokesperson John DellaContrada. Freshman applications have increased by 11.7 percent in the last year, as the university received 30,793 total applications –– 27,643 domestic and 3,150 international. The university has significantly grown its freshman class every year, which has made it more selective, accepting only 55.9 percent of 2018 applicants versus 59 percent in 2016. UB is ranked No. 97 in national universities and No. 108 for best value schools, according to U.S. News. UB is also nationally ranked No. 41 in public colleges.

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Students express sadness over rapper’s death, reflect on 2016 Spring Fest

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MAX KALNITZ

Hamstring curls and shirtless pictures: Social media strength

COURTESY OF PAUL HOKANSON, UB Head strength and conditioning coach Lewis Caralla pushes senior center James O’Hagan. Ca a highly energetic style to the Buffalo weight room and challenges athletes to get the most o reps.

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Students and faculty upset removal wasn’t fully completed over summer

Opinion: SA’s Fall Fest’s new format raises questions

Rapper Mac Miller dies at 26

Class size and diversity continues to grow

UB removes asbestos from buildings

UBSPECTRUM

Rapper Mac Miller was found dead on Friday afternoon after a suspected overdose, as first reported by TMZ. Reports of Miller’s death came Friday afternoon, as fans and peers quickly took to social media to express their grief. The Pittsburgh rapper rose to prominence with 2011’s “Blue Slide Park,” forging a massive following with the release of five studio albums. Miller’s final release, “Swimming,” which came out on Aug. 3, met positive reviews from critics and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. Miller performed at UB’s Spring Fest in 2016 alongside Icona Pop, Coleman Hell and The Chainsmokers. The fest was a packed event, with roughly 6,500 students attending and 500 being denied entrance due to overcapacity in Alumni Arena. Students, many of whom attended the 2016 Spring Fest, expressed their sentiments toward the famed rapper. Daniel Cox, a junior exercise science major, attended the fest and shared sentiments of sorrow. “I’ve always been a huge fan of Mac Miller ever since I heard ‘Blue Slide Park’

UB UPSETS TEMPLE IN PHILADELPHIA, 36-29 NATHANIEL MENDELSON SPORTS EDITOR

yards on eight plays to shift momentum and go into the half down 12-7. On the last play of the half, Temple threw a 39-yard desperation pass to 6-foot 5-inch sophomore wide receiver Brandon Mack who used his height and leaping ability to grab the football over Buffalo’s shorter secondary. The Owls came back out of the half looking to finally get its offense going. Motivated and full of confidence, Temple only needed six plays to go 74 yards and score after the kickoff giving them a 14-12 lead.

ANGELA BARCA | THE SPECTRUM Students express their grief over the death of Mac Miller, who performed at UB’s Spring Fest in 2016. Miller was a prominent figure in rap, mixing diverse rhymes with melodic and heavy beats.

and I was fortunate enough to see him at Spring Fest two years ago,” Cox said. Cox also discussed the issue of addiction as an overarching lesson to take from Miller’s death. “A part of me still hasn’t come to grips with it,” Cox said. “I think that goes to show the amplitude of America’s drug epidemic and that what we’re doing to combat the issue isn’t enough.” Other students remembered Miller’s artist> SEE MAC

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Buffalo starts 2-0 for the first time in Division I history The Bulls were down for the first time this season looking to respond. The resulting drive was a three and out with the offense on the field for less than one minute. Senior cornerback Cameron Lewis was not going to let the Bulls fold over. Wearing Solomon Jackson’s number 41, Lewis intercepted his second pass of the game to give Buffalo the ball at Temple’s 26-yard line. Freshman running back Kevin Marks took it into his own hands to take advantage of the turnover. Marks ran for 23 yards on the drive to score his second touchdown of the game.

UB Football beat Temple 36 to 29 Saturday afternoon. Buffalo had all the history against them as the Bulls haven’t started a season 2-0 since 1983. Temple (0-2) had not lost back to back home games in their head coach Geoff Collins’ career there. Head coach Lance Leipold and crew walked onto Lincoln Financial Field determined to upset. The first quarter was not the three-touchdown performance against Delaware State a week ago, > SEE UPSETS TEMPLE | PAGE 8 but it still ended with a 6-0 Buffalo lead. “We knew it was going to be a physical football game,” Leipold said. “I’m really proud of what we were able to do. We knew we had to stay aggressive and going for it on fourth downs and things like that. We felt we needed to do that in order to win today.” The Bulls led the entirety of the first half and held Temple scoreless until the final seconds of the second quarter. Up 12-0 with 1:45 reCOURTESY OF UB ATHLETICS maining on the clock, The Bulls celebrate after beating the Temple Owls 36-29 on the road Saturday. This marked the first time in the program’s Division I The Owls drove 80 that they have started a season 2-0.

NEWS

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FRESHMAN The official enrollment total for freshman students will be counted in the coming weeks, according to Lee Melvin, vice provost for enrollment. Compared to previous years, the Class of 2022 includes less students from downstate and an increase in local students. Thirty-nine percent of freshmen are from the Metropolitan area of New York. Twenty-seven percent are from Western New York, 23 percent are from other parts of New York, eight percent are international and three percent are out-of-state. As the university becomes more competitive, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is requiring incoming freshman to provide higher GPAs and test scores. The average high school GPA for the Class of 2022 is 91.8. The average ACT score is 27 and the average SAT score is 1241. UB’s Honors College enrolled 354 students this year, an increase of 61 students compared to the Class of 2021. As of Sept. 9, 2.6 percent of students are two or more races, 0.02 percent are American Indian or Alaska Native, 18.8 percent are Asian, 8.6 percent are Black or African American, 7.7 percent are Hispanic, 7.7 percent are international, .02 percent are Native Hawaii, 49 percent are White and 5.4 percent are unknown or unreported, according to Melvin. DellaContrada said “recruiting minority students is a priority” for the admissions office, which has a team specifically responsible for bringing minority students to campus. Compared to last year, there is more diversity in freshman and transfer applicants, admitted students and enrolled students, he said. The team focuses on leading minority efforts and initiatives by working with the entire office to “convey diverse messages and market to minority students,” according to Melvin. The university tried in-

creasing enrollment through visiting high schools, community-based organizations and hosting programs to share minority students’ experiences outside. Students said they appreciate the diversity of the Class of 2022. David Landau, a freshman accounting major, said he’s excited to make new friends and learn about the different walks of life that make UB diverse. “I like the size of UB to be honest. Even though it’s a big school, you can make it small in your own way,” Landau said. “Even with the big classes you can make the classes small with a few friends. I love [how many] different [ethnicities we have on campus] because it shows that UB has so many different people coming from different places. Coming from New York City, it’s a treat for me to still have this diversity.” Other students are proud to call themselves a part of UB’s largest freshman class. Noah Wichlacz, a freshman biomedical engineering major, said he’s excited to be in Buffalo during its current renaissance. The Hamburg native said the opening of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, a historic run in March Madness and the Bulls’ impressive start to the football season made him choose UB instead of an out-of-state school. He said he’s happy to be surrounded by other students looking to take full advantage of the resources on campus. He’s especially excited to learn about different ethnicities and cultures he wasn’t exposed to growing up in Buffalo. “I think it’s an awesome place to see how diverse the world is and see a view from everyone else’s standpoint,” Wichlacz said. “Campus is really so different than the rest of the city. There’s so many different countries that are represented that all have different ideas and traditions. I can’t wait to meet new people.” email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Max_Kalnitz

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR IN CHIEF Hannah Stein MANAGING EDITOR Brenton J. Blanchet CREATIVE DIRECTORS Phuong Vu Chase Wilcoxen, Asst. COPY EDITORS Savanna Caldwell, Asst. Cassi Enderle, Asst. Lauryn King, Asst.

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SA Fall Fest’s new format raises questions EDITORIAL BOARD SA’s changes to this year’s Fall Fest has left many students feeling frustrated. While students voice their opinions of the Student Association’s Fall Fest every year, SA’s format changes and this year have raised many questions. The new SA e-board said it made changes it has considered for a while, but many students felt left out in the process. Instead of having one concert at Baird Point or inside Alumni Arena as it was in past years, SA is offering three separate shows throughout the semester in the Center for the Arts as part of a new Fall Fest Concert Series. The three shows are broken up by genre. A Sept. 21 show will feature hip-hop acts Vince Staples, Taylor Bennett and Blaise Moore. An Oct. 6 show will feature rock acts American Authors and Matt and Kim. And the final installment takes place on Nov. 10 and will host R&B acts Ashanti, Tinashe and Queen Naija. The changes came as a result of decreasing festival attendance, according to SA President Gunnar Haberl. Between 2016 and 2017, the festival attendance dropped by roughly 2,000 students. We at The Spectrum feel the new format has potential, despite an underwhelming lineup. Since the SA represents all undergraduate students who contribute in paying for the fest through the mandatory student activity fee, students should be able to play a more direct and transparent role in festival changes. The last SA e-board offered a festival survey, allowing students to submit what genres

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they’d like to hear at the show and which artists they’d like to see perform. Haberl said he used a student survey from a previous year to decide on genres for this year’s shows. But students didn’t have any chance to vote on this year’s format change. Having students vote on the format is crucial for a studentfunded show. Even if the results aren’t in everyone’s favor, students will at least feel like their voices matter. Some of our editors, along with many students, question how SA takes student suggestions into account based on these changes. We understand SA will make changes every year, but we as students should be included in the process. Some of us think the idea of

breaking up genres into individual concerts is a smart one. This makes it a better experience for students who don’t want to sit through genres they aren’t fans of, and would rather just have a night of music they can enjoy. The switch to the CFA saves SA money on stage setup, as the venue already has a stage, unlike Alumni or Baird Point. This money, according to Haberl, is being reallocated toward talent, giving students more genre options to choose from. We still have questions about festival costs; however, as it is unclear exactly how much SA saved with the venue change. Throughout the course of the week, we have reached out to members of SA at least four times to verify information. Each time we reach

out, we are referred to a new person who can’t answer our questions about money and the festival decision process. The SA public relations manager has redirected us to the organization’s general ledger and the fest press release, both of which do not answer our questions. The current SA e-board ran as the R.E.A.L party, focusing on transparency and student engagement. But its decision to alter the festival’s format left many students in the dark. For Spring Fest and future fests, we hope for more student involvement and transparency. email: opinion@ubspectrum.com

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Latest New York Times op-ed makes waves in White House BRIAN EVANS SENIOR ARTS EDITOR

Sanity has never been abundant in President Donald Trump’s White House. Rather, banter and daily doses of insanity have run rampant throughout the White House. This has become the new normal, with President Trump taking to Twitter on a daily basis to voice objections to anyone, and anything, he sees fit. The problem is that President Trump’s opinions, mindsets and fits of rage change both topic and targets from moment to moment, let alone day to day. When The New York Times published an anonymous op-ed on Wednesday written by a senior official in the Trump administration, Trump

unleashed perhaps his most illtempered rant. He operates on a level of mental simplicity that his words give way to reveal his true arguments and fears –– much like a used car salesman working on the next scam. When the truth emerges, all bets are off for President Trump. [President Trump’s] temperament towards the media has never been one of comprehension or normalcy. I’d be shocked if Trump even read the full The New York Times op-ed taking aim at the administration. But the piece serves to open yet another rift within the administration. According to the author of the op-ed piece, he or

she is indeed a figure within the administration, working in concert with other senior officials to “frustrate parts of his [President Trump’s] agenda and worst inclinations.” Trump gave an incendiary response when TheNew York Times published the piece, asserting on Twitter that “if the GUTLESS anonymous person does indeed exist, The Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/ her over to government at once!” Trump’s words echo sentiments long gone over. His distaste towards the media at large borders on fascism, whether people believe it or not. Insulting, rather degrading, the body

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A college engagement

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Fiancé has such a nice ring to it

We were outlet shopping in the morning when my boyfriend, Nate, started rushing me to finish so we could continue on our road trip to Michigan to visit my family. If you know me, one of my least favorite things is having to shop on a time limit and I was not having it. Labor Day weekend deals and sales were waiting for me. I was slightly irritated with him for rushing me, but soon after, we

left to make it to our final destination of Cadillac, Michigan. Once we got to town, Nate told me he made us dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant –– the one we go to every time we visit. Hence, the rushing to finish shopping. I then rushed to get ready, another thing I hate doing, while Nate left to help my dad with something at my uncle’s house. After Nate returned to pick me up, my hair was curled and heels were on, we got in the car ten minutes behind schedule. He seemed upset I was running late, which is surprising because I’m always late and he knows that

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better than anyone. We are high school sweethearts and had been dating for four-anda-half years. That’s four-and-ahalf years of love, laughter, memories and me chronically being late to almost every event. He played our favorite songs on the car ride there and missed our turn to the restaurant. For someone who wanted to make it to the restaurant on time, he seemed unworried now. He finally turned the car around and parked in a lot alongside the lake. It wasn’t restaurant parking, but at least the building was still in sight. My heels weren’t too > SEE

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FEATURES

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UB HEALS brings medical resources, help to Buffalo’s homeless population Student-run organization looks to make local healthcare accessible through street work

SHUBH JAIN | THE SPECTRUM Every Tuesday and Thursday night, students like Lisa Samuels (right) make rounds in the city of Buffalo to ensure health services and needs are met with the homeless population.

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For the past two-and-a-half years, a group of medical students have aided thousands of Buffalo’s homeless community. UB HEALS, founded by fourth year medical student Moudi Hubeishy in March 2016, is an entirely student-run organization dedicated to serve the needs of homeless people in Buffalo. The non-profit organization is composed of 12 team members from the UB community, along with community medical volunteers. UB HEALS team members, student vol-

unteers, UB and Buffalo community partners make rounds in the city every week on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Through its service, the group provides patients with everything from health referrals and assessments, to clothing and follow-up care. Community partners, such as UB’s emergency medicine department, Spectrum Health & Human Services and the Neighborhood Health Center, all play a part in providing medical services for the organization. Jake Blum, a second year medical student, is UB HEALS’ program manager. Blum said medical students are eager to care for patients and community partners

UB Secrets A number of hidden locations in UB North Campus BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Famed scholar and academic Spongebob Squarepants once declared the best part of secrets is “secretly telling someone your secret, thereby secretly adding another secret to their secret collection of secrets, secretly.” While The Spectrum is not a secret, fans and supporters of secret culture will not-so secretly hope these secrets are never seen. Last semester, Copy Chief Dan McKeon wrote about “the secret bathroom” on North Campus. We stand by our stories, here, and believe all students deserve to

know what’s happening on their campus. We compiled a few secrets for our readers –– which will no longer be secrets upon publication.

THE TUNNEL

O’Brian Hall and Park Hall North Campus’ premier echo chamber is a hidden gem among most students. The location is heavily concealed, but if you head to the bottom floor of Baldy Hall, students must pass through a set of doors. Once you head down a small hallway, take a left and enter through another set of doors. The tunnel is now yours to own. Scream, sing, whistle or clap. Take pictures or talk to the walls too. Whatever your heart desires, this tunnel accepts it

act as their “shepherds.” “These are professionals who work in homeless care where folks may be hanging out for the evening, so we’ll travel to them and meet people where they are at,” Blum said. “Whether that’s on the street or in a shelter, that’s where we’ll go. And that’s one of the nice things about being a studentrun organization, we’re very flexible, we’ll show up ready to do just about anything, and we’ll go to places where our community partners think people can use the most hope.” On a usual night, UB HEALS begins its service at downtown’s Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center. From there, the group assesses the needs of people within the center. If it’s above 32 degrees outside, the group hits the streets and approaches individuals throughout the city. If it’s below 32 degrees outside, they’ll take their services to shelters. Mark Lawler, a second year medical student, is UB HEALS’ research and data coordinator. Lawler said the team has two projects underway to see if its goals arec being met. “The first goal is to build trust in the homeless population with the healthcare system then actually reconnect, and assess whether we’re getting people into the proper healthcare services, and improving their health as a whole,” Lawler said. “We’re also assessing a way to improve medical education and the understanding of homeless among the healthcare profession. So, in addition to serving this population, we want to educate our classmates, community physicians and others so the next generation of healthcare

with open arms (despite the fact tunnels don’t have arms to even open). Although the tunnel is creepy to visit alone at night, this secret location is best at night with your pals.

THE FREIGHT ELEVATOR Fronczak Hall

This supersized elevator is a blast to use. The elevator, located on the west side of Fronczak Hall, features a giant unraveling gate that opens up with a loud clunk. Sure, it’s an elevator designated for maintenance staff, but students are known to jump inside and ride this baby like a mechanical bull. Willy Wonka’s glass elevator has nothing on this, as students can fly up and down from their physics classes to the economics department offices. As a bonus, students can check out the various entertaining gadgets located throughout Fronczak Hall on their trips between floors. Elevators are otherwise frustrating to be inside, especially the slow one in Norton Hall, so make the most of it and max out your experience.

THE GROVE Rensch Road

BENJAMIN BLANCHET | THE SPECTRUM The Puffer Grove, located on North Campus, is one of a number of “secret” locations students dont tend to use. The grove features a moderate display of environmental growth, and has shades of serenity despite the nearby highway.

Cute critters, groundhogs and more pop up daily amongst this small mess of land at the corner of Rensch Road and the John James Audubon Parkway. The grove is named after Claude E. Puffer, former UB acting chancellor who served from 1955 to 1957. Not much about the grove’s history is online, except for a post on MyUBPersonals.com that referenced an August 2013 “sex party” at the honorary grounds. Despite naughty allegations about the property’s past use, the natural layout is somewhat hidden from the public highway and is definitely serene. If you’re looking for a place to hang with friends or study, this spot is relatively unused by students. Give the grove a chance, but if you’re stopping by at night, be on the lookout for rogue skunks.

ubspectrum.com professionals is one that truly understands the unique situations of the homeless [community].” Lawler said UB HEALS has helped him understand the advantages in using community resources. “Those resources can help your patient get the best outcome,” Lawler said. “You need to understand what’s going on in your community, what is impacting all the things outside the so-called ‘social determinants of health’ and understand not only how this affects health but how you can work to improve them on a day-to-day basis.” Lisa Samuels, a second year medical student, is UB HEALS’ public relations and fundraising manager. Samuels said the organization helps bring team members back to the “human-side of medicine” through their interactions with the community. “In the medical field, and especially in our training, the knowledge is drilled into you, so I think UB HEALS does a beautiful job to make you think that you’re treating a human,” Samuels said. “With the homeless population, putting their humanity first in their identity is something I’ll take with me for the rest of my career.” Samuels and Blum agree that one of the results of their work is its ability to alter their understanding of the homeless community. “I’m from Amherst, and having moved to the downtown area and lived there a few years before I joined UB HEALS, it’s definitely surprising to see behind where I was eating my dinner was a place for people who don’t have a place to stay,” Blum said. “You can learn a lot about this community. It’s tough to find out, or be aware of what these individuals have to face, but it definitely makes you feel like more of a Buffalonian when you really know what’s happening in your community.” As UB HEALS nears its third year, the organization is launching a crowdfunding initiative on Sept. 13. The organization is looking to raise $10,000 for support toward its programs and to continue its mission with future generations of students at UB. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com twitter: @BenjaminUBSpec

THE EASTERN RIDGE Lake LaSalle

Distract yourselves for a moment from the picturesque views at Baird Point, and turn 180 degrees to the other side of Lake LaSalle. The eastern part of the lake, located between Millersport Highway and South Lake Village, is a hike full of nature’s treasures. Go to the eastwardly most apartment in South Lake Village and keep walking onward. From there, students will spot a soccer field. Close to the lake is a tree with a box, where students place notes inside. Students can dig inside and take out a letter, a religious pamphlet or sometimes, the spiderweb of their choice. Whatever the case, your walk can continue northward to the Ellicott Creek Bike Path or to the west. If you’re a fan of ducks, be sure to take a gander at the lake’s colorful flocks. The grass sometimes goes unmowed on the hiking path, so definitely check for ticks on your way back if you run into high patches.

THE ISLAND

Ellicott Complex If you live in Wilkeson Quadrangle, or you’re familiar with the smell of cheap marijuana, Kanazawa Island is no secret. But for a number of students walking by, the island’s busted up park benches and trash-filled grounds are a sight to behold. Named after Buffalo’s sister city of Kanazawa, Japan, the island has absolutely nothing but chairs on it. If you are in the mood for lounging on the island, simply try one of the four-legged devices typically covered in geese droppings. The Spectrum archives mention a number of encounters with student smokers on the island, so I’m sure UPD fully understands the land’s alternative purpose. If you’re looking to make these grounds look nice again during the day, be sure to pick up some litter or two. email:benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com twitter: @BenjaminUBSpec.

NEWS

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ASBESTOS cerned about the project interfering with their health and classes. Joseph Valente, a distinguished professor in the English department, said the removal process in Clemens Hall disrupted his class on the tenth floor. He said the numerous workers, loud construction noises and possibility of exposure to asbestos provided him with ample reason to change classrooms. He said he is confused why he was scheduled to teach in Clemens in the first place. “I remained unconvinced that this whole asbestos problem could simply be contained by shutting doors,” Valente said. “I was unhappy with the prospect of having to take my students up to this classroom and for them to have to be going past this class past potential asbestos danger. Given the fact that they’re all young adults, that’s plenty of time for them to be harmed.” McKenna said “undisturbed or undamaged” materials that contain asbestos do not pose a threat to occupants. When renovations are done at UB, trained experts will handle the construction materials to follow New York State regulations. Signs have been posted on all effected buildings notifying students and faculty of the removal. But most buildings on North and South Campus were likely built with products that include asbestos, McKenna said. UB acquired the land which makes up North Campus in 1964, and South Campus was built in 1846. Asbestos wasn’t banned by The Environmental Protection Agency until the Clean Air Act was passed in 1970.

Despite its health risks, the United States only bans asbestos products, not the material itself. McKenna said it poses no risk to humans unless a person comes in direct contact with the material and inhales the invisible, scentless microscopic fibers. Facility workers label and block off areas, warning students and faculty not to enter work zones. “[Removal or] abatement activities are conducted only as allowed by NYS Code Rule 56 which requires isolation of the abatement area from your work or travel area,” McKenna said. “You cannot inadvertently wander into a containment area. Signage is required to give you guidance; physical barriers will not permit your entry into the space without significant effort.” McKenna said numerous safety procedures are in place to ensure campus remains safe for the UB community. “Bulk material sampling is done to identify materials, and air sampling occur before a project begins and continue throughout the abatement project; air sampling is performed by a third party,” McKenna said. “Both the contractor and consultant are certified to perform their respective work. Enclosures are built to completely seal all air from escaping the abatement area and only allows air to enter.” The air is filtered through air particulate filters that capture 99.7 percent of all particles down to 0.3 microns in size, according to McKenna. Although the university has taken measures to protect the community from potential harm, Valente said he didn’t feel comfortable teaching down the hall from the work zone. Valente changed his classroom to Baldy Hall to escape the noise

“I remained unconvinced that this whole asbestos problem could simply be contained by shutting doors,” said Joseph Valente, UB English professor.

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of the removal. He said he’s still annoyed the issue wasn’t handled during the summer when there are less students walking through university buildings. “Clearly, this is something from my perspective that’s been mishandled,” Valente said. “This is something that they should’ve been working on in the summer. This isn’t an annoyance, this is a health risk. If it was just the noise it wouldn’t be ideal, but OK. But the health risk I wouldn’t simply capitulate. I suspect that ever since they added classes during the winter, there’s less time to do maintenance work, thus pushing everything off until the summer and into the fall. They need to find a better system.” Many students said they were more annoyed with construction getting in the way of their daily routine than the possible threat of asbestos. Thomas Panzica, a senior mechanical engineering major, said he wishes UB could remove the asbestos when there aren’t so many people walking through Clemens Hall for classes. “The noise certainly can be very distracting. I wonder why arrangements couldn’t be made to have work done on

“I was unhappy with the prospect of having to take my students up to this classroom and for them to have to be going past this class past potential asbestos danger. Given the fact that they’re all young adults, that’s plenty of time for them to be harmed,” Valente said. off hours and not during class time,” Panzica said. “Communication should also be clear about what they are doing. Maybe administration could give teachers and students options to take classes and exams in different classrooms so their grades won’t be affected. As for the risk of asbestos, I’m concerned, but I feel that as long as regulations are following everyone should be safe.” email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Max_Kalnitz

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ANONYMOUS LETTER of media outlets in the United States has become so synonymous with Trump that he makes Richard Nixon look like a reasonable man. The New York Times has performed a civic duty by publishing the piece, much like its actions 40 years earlier with the publication of the Pentagon Papers. Without strong and willing media outlets, the United States is susceptible to the unabashed whims of Trump, who has shown no concern or consideration of reality. By pub-

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ENGAGEMENT high, so I knew I should be able to make the trek. We started walking to the restaurant and as we walked by a pavilion overlooking the lake, I stopped in my tracks. The pavilion, which has a beautiful view of the lake, was completely filled with lit candles and rose petals, with a rose petal path leading from right where we were standing to a heart in the middle –– it was breathtaking. “This is us,” Nate said to me. And in that moment, I knew my life was about to change. Then, I blacked out. I can’t remember a word he said to me during the proposal. I was so caught up in the moment, surprised and overwhelmed by emotion, that I truly cannot remember the proposal. I do remember him asking to marry me, which is good because he needed a response.

lishing the op-ed, The Times has hit Trump where it hurts: his ego. Speaking out against Trump, to Trump himself, is an act of treason no matter how well thought out, factual or simply logical the statement. Proposing that senior officials within the White House are secretly working to stroke the President’s ego while blocking his more damaging tendencies is a catastrophic blow to President Trump. One must examine the op-ed with diligent eyes and a thoroughly informed mind. Early in the piece, the author asserts that he or she wants “the adminis-

tration to succeed and think that many of its policies have made America safer and more prosperous.” The author writes that “meetings with him veer off topic and off the rails, he engages in in repetitive rants, and his impulsiveness results in half-baked, ill-informed and occasionally reckless decisions that have to be walked back.” This, ladies and gentlemen, is our current president of the United States. A man with no political experience, knowledge, nor care for the people he governs. Read, share and repeat. But doing so alone is nowhere near enough. It’s one

thing to voice outrage and anger towards the current administration in Washington. Doing nothing and simply arguing that “voting doesn’t matter” makes you as guilty as Trump himself. Voting matters. The midterm elections matter. Presidential elections are only a quarter of the battle. Voting for a secure House and Senate is where the real progress is made.

Of course I said yes to my best, most trusted friend and the love of my life. After he put the ring on my finger, I do remember hugging and kissing him, and hearing the cheers of onlookers and car horns of passer-bys. They all knew what happened and I felt like a movie star. I only remember the sweet words he said to me during the proposal now, after asking him to go through his speech again at dinner that night for me. You don’t expect to blackout during your own engagement –– especially if you were anticipating the event sometime in the near future. From the talks we have had, I knew it would happen sometime this semester. I thought I would be mentally prepared for it. You cannot prepare yourself, however, for a life-changing moment such as this one, no matter how hard you try. You can tell yourself you’re not going to cry when it happens, but really, when you’re so wrapped up in the moment, you might cry like a baby like I did.

Now that I am engaged, I have a beautiful ring on my finger that I can’t stop looking at. I have to consciously put effort into calling him my fiancé, rather than my boyfriend. I also get to plan our wedding now, which I have been dreaming about ever since he asked me to be his girlfriend under Fourth of July fireworks over four years ago. I admit I have done wedding research prior to getting engaged, which has made planning easier than expected. Even still, planning is a lot of work. Now, I actually have to act on these details and book vendors, rather than daydreaming about them. Doing this on top of classes and other responsibilities is stressful, to say the least. Unfortunately, wedding planning is far more entertaining than classwork. I imposed rules on myself to make planning a reward after I finish a given amount of schoolwork. I know there can be a stigma against

young marriages, but thankfully, I haven’t experienced any negative reactions yet. I am 20; Nate is 22 and friends and family have been nothing but supportive and wedding vendors haven’t given us any issues about our ages so far. It helps that we have been together for so long and that we are having the wedding next summer, after we will both be finished with college and have jobs. But if we could have provided for ourselves years ago, I would already be Mrs. Feldman. When you know, you know. And we have known for years we wanted to get married. I am so blessed, honored and excited to be going on this journey with him and thankful that we get to start our lives together that much earlier than everyone else our age.

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CONWAY THE MACHINE, BOOGIE DEFY STANDARDS ON ANTI-VENUE TOUR Hip-hop finds an unorthodox home at Buffalo’s Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

From trap to conscious rap, a versatile mix of rappers hit the stage during Buffalo’s annual Anti-Venue Tour on Saturday night. The tour, now in its fourth year, featured headlining MCs Conway The Machine and Boogie, alongside its yearly assortment of the Queen City’s premier rhymers. The tour, presented by production visionaries Haute La Vie since 2166, is annually booked in atypical locations. Saturday’s version was no different, as rappers performed in front of over 300 people inside Genesee Street’s Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center. The walls of the center, equipped with Ukrainian cultural odes, offered an unlikely compliment to the modernist raps onstage. As artists performed on the rustic venue’s second floor mainstage, a lounge upstairs featured graffiti-tagged mannequin DJs, static-laden TVs and a projected old-school movie. All together, with rappers and radio hosts alike, the tour presented a uniquely creative backdrop in New York’s second largest city. The night started with a bang of local artists, including the large-scale Buffalo rap group Good Neighbors Club. The club acted in boy band-like unison, specifically when rapper Kane Wave approached the mic with an ooze of cool. Through an onslaught of grunts, chants and call and responses, the group’s performance was chock full of posse cuts. Members of the group decked themselves

Buffalo Riverworks hosts the16th annual Music is Art Festival Over 700 performers play free festival on Saturday SAMANTHA VARGAS ASST. ARTS EDITOR

This past season of live music at Buffalo Riverworks reached its pinnacle on Saturday with the 16th annual Music is Art Festival. Despite the dreary weather, music fans came out to be a part of the free festival. The festival offered plenty of events for patrons. Aside from live music and dance, there was a variety of vendors, food trucks and art exhibits. The event spilled out over the 60,000 square foot venue, a size necessary to accommodate the thouFROM PAGE 1

MAC MILLER ry and musical impact on their everyday lives. Joe Ramos, a masters student in the Athletic Training program, appreciated Miller’s artistry. “One thing I appreciate most is an artist who experiments and develops their sound throughout their career,” Ramos said. “[I’m] glad I got to experience him live and it was better than I could have imagined.” Ramos also commented on Miller’s struggles, highlighting the rappers battle

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Conway The Machine, a Buffalo rapper and Shady Records signee, took his talents to the Dnipro Ukranian Cultural Center on Genesse Street. The rapper headlined the fourth edition of the Anit-Venue Tour, along with West Coast rapper Boogie, on saturday.

out in a sea of trap, bass-infused noise and aggressive attitudes at times, too. After a dance and bar-filled appearance by Young Slime, the trio of rappers “oozed” a dirty New York rhyming style. The gang, flooded with an admiration for money for self, effortlessly engineered rhymes into the crowd’s ears. But as more and more songs went by, performers from Good Neighbors Club and others conglomerated on stage to form one unpoppable bubble of hip-hop. As the performance commenced, the group made sure to get a few water tosses, stage dives and mosh pits going before the night’s conclusion. Multi-faceted rapper and designer Billie Essco followed the two groups.. Essco focused on lyrics and narrative from the sands of people that attend the festival every year. The festival featured over 700 performers, all with varying acts and musical styles. Locals rejoiced at the plethora of food options from around the Buffalo area. Fan favorites like Lloyd Taco Trucks, Sweet Indulgence, Sweet Melody’s, Frank’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, and Fat Bob’s Smokehouse all set up shop along the food truck alley. Despite the collection of entertainment, many patrons and volunteers say they were drawn to the organization’s cause. “Music is Art” is dedicated to enriching the community’s access to music. Kailey Albright, a first time volunteer, said she knew she wanted to support the cause after attending a fundraiser and discovering the event’s origin. “I was so impressed by the cause after learning about the festival,” Albright said. “A lot of people come out for it. That’s why we aren’t anticipating any drop in attendance if it rains.” The festival managed to fit 20 separate stages all within its venue, operating simultaneously. This caused a clashing sound in certain areas of the venue, but was not loud enough that it could be resolved by moving closer. Many stages at the event maintained a single genre so patrons could enjoy their favorite genre throughout the event. The event offered a jazz stage, songwriters’ stage, reggae stage, and a silent disco stage with substance abuse and his mental state preceding his death. “Despite the pain he was suffering [from], it seemed like he was on the right path,” Ramos said. “This just proves that the side effects of substance abuse and mental illness are bigger than fame and fortune.” Thomas Wightman, a senior international trade major, echoed the sentiments of his peers. “Mac Miller was truly one of the first rappers of our generation that captivated

beginning of his act, traits supported by his unraveling of words of snares and bass. From songs about depression to motivational interludes centered on “being yourself,” Essco repped his city around every musical turn. The MC turned his mix into a snowfall of rock to close, and his drummer clocked his solo into overtime to the delight of the crowd. By the time Shady Records signee and tour headliner Boogie hit the stage, the crowd was already in a different element. The headliner received a warm reception as he started with cuts like “N––––a Needs.” On numbers like “Sunroof,” Boogie’s exhibited his ability to fill in the musical blanks with melodic choruses on the slightly funky instrumental. His West

Coast sensibilities along with his focus on delivery and cadence separated him from the mostly East Coast event. And one of the standout moments of Boogie’s set was his stage invitation to two female MCs, one who rapped like a pro. After another short number, and an ambitious attempt to get the crowd started up — the rapper had to end his set early due to technical difficulties. As a follow-up to Boogie, the second headliner Conway The Machine musically stomped the tour back into shape. Conway, perhaps the living definition of grittiness and rawness in rap, knocked the crowd around on the mic. Conway trickled ridiculous amounts of boom bap and hard deliveries into the mic. From his “Love” freestyle off his “Reject on Steroids” project, to more guttural and spacey bass-filled songs, Conway looked like the complete MC package on Saturday. About 15-20 minutes into the set, Conway brought out a special guest — Westside Gunn, his brother. The two originated in the city of Buffalo, so to say the crowd was behind them would be an understatement. Gunn performed briefly, but nothing to the extreme, as he played songs like “Lotto” and songs from his second album “Supreme Blientele.” Conway didn’t beat around any bushes, either. He cut straight to the chase until his close and proved himself to be one of the more genuine rappers today. As the tour wrapped up this year, crowds appreciated the event’s local flavor from start to close — so it’s only a matter of time before more hip-hop is harbored again in the Queen City. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com twitter: @BenjaminUBSpec

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amongst others. It also featured three separate film marathons, one operated through the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, a horror film marathon through JFR Productions, and the premiere of the “Kreepie’s Kurse” trailer during the Kreepie’s Korner segment. “Kreepie’s Kurse” is based off of the local character Kreepie, a zombie who performs for charity through Terror Technologies. There was a stage set up for spoken word artists that could perform their poetry. There was also a multimedia art installation that focused on personal engagement with the concept of art, titled “The Keyhole Project.”

Fans of the festival look forward to the variety of artistic entertainment available every year. Marissa Kawyn, a graduate student in epidemiology and environmental health program, enjoyed the inclusive atmosphere. “Everywhere you went you heard something different. It could have been someone DJ-ing some EDM, rock and a ton of artistic performances,” Kawyn said. “There was also a wide range in age. From toddlers to 60 plus, everyone seemed to be having a great time.”

a fan base through projecting his soul into beats and demeanor,” Wightman said. “We were all on the ride of life with him and he has a lot more supporters than people realize, and his lyrics were truthful and lyrically upbeat which made it an easy decision to implement into our everyday soundtracks.” Artists like G-Eazy, Drake and Childish Gambino dedicated their concerts to Miller following the rappers death, while others like J. Cole also took to Twitter to voice their sorrows. Fellow Spring Fest performers, The

Chainsmokers, expressed their condolences on Twitter. “Never had the chance to meet Mac Miller but was a huge fan of his music,” a member of the band wrote on Twitter. “Our prayers go out to his family and friends. And for those struggling with addiction or know someone who is, please seek help. You are not alone, these things don’t just get better.”

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It’s no secret that athletes love social media. They can post highlights, workout videos and pictures of them in uniform. New football strength and conditioning coach Lewis Caralla has fully embraced social media and uses it as a tool for competition and to show off his players. Named to the position barely a month after the end of the 2017 season, Caralla was tasked with refocusing and bringing a new energy to the Buffalo locker room. With his energetic style and Twitter page @UBFballStrength, Caralla has done just that. Caralla said his plan is to bring his high competitive spirit and encouragement into players’ growth. “Lou has come in with enthusiasm and a great positive message and has really connected with this group at the right time,” said head coach Lance Leipold. “Where we are as a program and where he came in, we found the right guy at the right time. Our guys have really embraced him.” On June 25, the Twitter page posted a video of sophomore Jovany Ruiz doing a nordic hamstring pull. The video was retweeted over 12 thousand times and has

6.59 million views, as of Sunday morning. The exercise requires players to be on their knees, bend all the way to the ground and backup without using anything but their hamstring and core muscles. Caralla started the page when he joined the team in January. For him, social media is a way to get players energized and ready to compete. The page consistently posts photos of the best lifting group of the day, with players flexing to show the hard work they put in. “They love social media and I love doing it for them,” Caralla said. “We have one of our interns take pictures of our lifts and it shows the more competitions that we’re doing and they like being in those pictures” Caralla has remained in football ever since his playing days at Defiance College. He was an All-Conference running back and voted the team’s most valuable player at the Division III school. He’s worked at schools including University of Michigan, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and University of North Texas. Most recently, Caralla has spent his past two years at University of Louisiana at Lafayette helping the team to a bowl appearance in 2016. Ruiz’s hamstring curl is not the first time Caralla has had a viral workout video. While at Louisiana-Lafayette, the coach had his offensive and defensive lineman doing wall sits with metal plates on top of them. While the plates added more weight, Caralla built toughness in his players by walking on top of them during the exercise. “I’m always trying to think of different

COURTESY OF PAUL HOKANSON, UB ATHLETICS Head strength and conditioning coach Lewis Caralla pushes senior center James O’Hagan. Caralla brings a highly energetic style to the Buffalo weight room and challenges athletes to get the most out of their reps.

ways to reach the kids, different ways to excite them,” Caralla said. “I know they didn’t sign their letter of intent to lift weights here. It’s my job to think of ways to make them love lifting weights. It could be a real difference maker in your program if you have that. Every Friday in the summer was different themed lifts and it was different out-of-the-box thinking that challenged them.” Caralla said how it would not be fair to single out any of the players who worked the hardest this summer as it was a teameffort. Caralla separated workouts into three categories. He said players were either starving, hungry or satisfied with starving as the best and satisfied being the worst. “He’s helped all the team,” said senior wide receiver Anthony Johnson. “You

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terview. “I’ve always seen how physical this team has been. We get in there and play hard during every set. There is always intention to what we do.” Lipsitz enters her fourth year as head coach, having turned the Bulls from a struggling 4-25 team to a 15-13 record last year. Brown Lipsitz said the Bulls are in the best shape she has seen them in during her coaching tenure. She attributes it to the experience and a constant drive to improve that her whole team shares. “This team has been years in the making,” Brown Lipsitz said. “I’ve been working with this team for two years now and

I can see where this team has improved so drastically.” This past weekend, the Bulls played in the Arkansas Classic going 1-2. After dropping its first two games to the Arkansas Razorbacks (6-2) and the Northwestern Wildcats (7-2), the Bulls bounced back with a 3-2 win over the Butler Bulldogs (1-8). They started the Butler game down 2-0 in sets before winning the final three for the comeback win. “We are just the kind of team you can’t write off,” said junior setter Scout McLerran. “We have had bad days and even games this season but it never stops us from getting back out there. We always play with intensity behind everything we do. Losses don’t weigh on us; we just always focus on the next game.” McLerran has been a team captain since her freshman season and has played for Brown-Lipsitz during her entire UB career. She said the team is “way better” than they were her freshman year, even with most of the team having played that season. “That season was rough,” McLerran said. “We were just such a young team and we were learning so much. It taught us a lot though, it’s something we learned from and now carry with us each season.” McLerran said that the team has always played with intensity but now has “more

wanted to show them what I had because this is one of my first big games. I wanted to run the ball hard and compete.” Late in the third, senior kicker Adam Mitcheson made a 46-yard field goal to push the lead to 22-14. Temple had been close to blocking a kick all game. They got a hand on Mitcheson’s field goal and had the Bulls in prime position. With Buffalo on its 6-yard line, The Owls, who have led the NCAA in blocked kicks over the past five years, blocked Buffalo’s punt and recovered it for a touchdown. After a bit of trickery on the extra point, the score was tied 22-22 with 11:24 remaining in the fourth. The two teams traded touchdowns to tie at 29. Buffalo would get the ball

with 4:48 remaining. The Bulls, starting on its 19-yard line, drove all the way down the field. 10 plays, 81 yards, and 3:49 in time was what Buffalo needed to get the game winning touchdown. On third-and-10 from the Temple’s 29yard line, Jackson dropped back to pass and found star senior wide receiver Anthony Johnson covered over the middle. Despite the coverage, Jackson zipped the ball into Johnson’s hands and he took it the rest of the way. Johnson cut up field breaking tackles up to the 5-yard line where he powered through and stretched as far as he could to cross the goal line. The touchdown meant everything for Johnson, who lost a childhood best friend

COURTESY OF PAUL HOKANSON Head coach Blair Brown Lipsitz leads the Bulls in a group huddle. Buffalo went 1-2 this past weekend at the Arkansas Classic.

Volleyball team keeps improving following last seasons turnaround THOMAS ZAFONTE SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

A 6-3 record is over .500, but doesn’t scream excellence or mediocrity. For the volleyball team, it’s what happens during and between those games and sets that defines a team with heart and intensity. “We can play with anyone,” said head coach Blair Brown Lipsitz in a phone inFROM PAGE 1

UPSETS TEMPLE The Bulls then led 19-14. During his first touchdown, Marks ran straight up the middle for 22 yards and bounced off the tackle attempts by Temple. It was a breakout day for Marks, who finished with 25 rushes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. He seemed to have taken the starting job from junior running back Emmanuel Reed in one game. Reed was last year’s leading rusher and named to the Doak Walker Award watch list for best running back in the country. “To come out here and play for the Bulls is special,” Marks said. “With the offensive line I have and to run the ball behind them I really

have to have an energy. You go to the weight room and if you’re quiet, he’ll tell you to come back in. You really have to be loud in there, you have to be ready. You can’t be in there lazy and drowned out, you have to be ready to lift.” Caralla gathers the team at the end of each week and announces the winner of the lift group for that week and “punishes” the worst. Caralla said that punishments were handled “in the weight room.” When done, Caralla says one final sentence to the team. “We get to lift today,” Caralla screams to an empty UB Stadium.

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weapons” thanks to a focus on technique. Along with player improvement, the Bulls have made strides in recruitment. Sophomore outside hitter Andrea Mitrovic had 24 kills against the Bulldogs on Saturday, her third 20-plus kill performance of the season. “I feel my own success comes from the team,” Mitrovic said. “We all put in the work to get better and it helps motivate me to improve my whole performance.” Mitrovic and junior outside hitter Polina Prokudina were a strong force on offense for the Bulls and this year they look poised to repeat. Mitrovic said she looks to improve all areas of the game, specifically the block, which has been a team wide effort. The Bulls have already earned wins over Big East conference teams such as Butler, the St. John’s Red Storm (8-3) and the Seton Hall Pirates (4-4) this season. Still, Brown Lipsitz said those wins are only a footnote for what she hopes to accomplish at UB. “I want to compete with the top MAC (Mid-American Conference) teams to show what this team can do,” Brown-Lipsitz said. “There are a lot of good conference teams and I want to show that we can be a top MAC team.” With only one more weekend tournament before the start of the conference season, the Bulls will look to improve upon its 8-8 MAC record from last season. Buffalo will play next in the American Tournament held in Washington D.C., starting Friday at 7 p.m. email: thomas.zafonte@ubspectrum.com twitter: @Thomas_Spectrum

De’mon Davis last night. “I got the call last night and I wanted to go home but my family told me not to,” Johnson said. “Even though I had a heavy heart, I wanted to play for him, for my teammates so I just stuck through it and came out and gave it my all.” Temple had one last chance to tie but senior defensive end Chuck Harris forced a fumble to seal the win for the Bulls. Now 2-0, the Bulls will face an Eastern Michigan (2-0) team next week that defeated Big-10 team Purdue (0-2) 20-19 Saturday. email: nathaniel.mendelson@ubspectrum.com twitter: @NateMendelson