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PAGE 2 Intercultural and Diversity Center to host National Coming Out Week events WEDNESDAY Drag Show Featuring A run-down of upcoming Performers from events for the LGBTQ Club Marcella 11 11 – 2 p.m. community SU Lobby
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Celebrating coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ).
UB’s Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC) and Les-
TUESDAY “Paris is Burning” Screening 6 p.m. SU 210
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UB to hold re-burial ceremony for remains uncovered by study Self Care Workshop
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President Tripathi’s State of the University address reflects on the year’s accomplishments
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After a decade of research, UB anthropologists to memorialize remains SARAH CROWLEY
Tripathi announces comprehensive fundraising campaign to come this spring
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The lives of those buried in the Erie County Poorhouse Cemetary from the latenineteenth and early twentieth century will be commemorated on Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Newman Center. The ceremony culminates nearly a decade’s worth of research into the remains of 372 persons buried in the cemetery on Bailey Avenue. A group of UB anthropologists headed by Doug Perrelli, clinical assistant professor and director of UB’s nonprofit Archaeological Survey and Joyce E. Sirianni, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor, studied the remains of the people buried in the Poorhouse Cemetary for the past nine years. The community-wide effort produced an immense body of research; several students received doctorates and masters degrees through this project, according to a UB news release. The project began in 2008 when a group of construction workers discovered human remains from the former Erie County Poorhouse, which was situated on the border of Bailey Avenue, now part of UB’s South Campus. The poorhouse was refuge to many of Buffalo’s poor and middle class families at various times from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Perrelli and Sirianni lead the task of disinterring the human remains and monitoring construction in the area to ensure respectful, complete removal of all individuals’ remains. They then provided public outreach, from student engagement to new courses, book chapters and symposiums. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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President Tripathi highlighted UB’s recent accomplishments, including the three campuses’ physical transformations and university ranking in his sixth annual State of the University address in the Student Union Theater Friday morning.
SARAH CROWLEY SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
President Satish Tripathi’s sixth annual address took full stock of the year’s accomplishments; from the completion of 1 Capen and 1 Diefendorf, to the development the new medical campus, as well as the year’s record-breaking scholarly achievements. Tripathi spoke to hundreds of faculty, staff, students and alumni in the Student Union Theater Friday. He reflected on the institution’s growth since he came to UB in 2004. The speech highlighted UB’s recent accomplishments, including the three campuses’ physical transformations, the student body’s record number of Fulbright scholars and a growing research portfolio. Tripathi also touched on the one black mark on the year, Dennis Black’s felony plea. This was Tripathi’s first public appearance since news broke that two former UB administrators embezzled over $300,000 in state funds. “Their actions demonstrated a brazen disregard for our university, our students, our faculty, our alumni and all the communities we serve,” Tripathi said. “But we will not allow the actions of those who betray
THE GAME THAT WOULDN’T END UB Bulls lose war of attrition, 71-68 to Western Michigan DANIEL PETRUCCELLI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
The Buffalo Bulls went to war with the Western Michigan Broncos Saturday night in a game that lasted over four and a half hours. The hard-fought battle extended past regulation and lasted seven overtimes, tied for the most in NCAA history.
The teams traded four straight touchdowns to open up overtime before a Buffalo fumble from the WMU two-yard line jeopardized everything. The Broncos recovered and got the ball to UB’s 12-yard line to set up a 29yard field goal attempt. Freshman kicker Josh Grant missed his opportunity to be the hero when he kicked the ball to the left of the uprights and kept the Bulls’ hopes alive.
us to continue to define who we are. Their actions are completely contrary to who we are as a university community.” It was important to address it publicly, and show what the school is doing to prevent something similar happening again, Tripathi said in a press conference after the address. The morning’s major announcement was an upcoming comprehensive campaign to focus on increasing student scholarships, professorships and the continued renovation and construction of buildings and dorms. Tripathi said this is UB’s second comprehensive fundraising campaign. The school will announce the campaign’s details in the spring. Tripathi spoke about an increased need for philanthropy as state funding for universities continues to decline. “The utmost example of how private philanthropy and support can transform a university for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,” Tripathi said. “Thanks to Jeremy Jacobs and his family, UB is weeks away from opening the doors to the new home of the Jacobs School.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
“When we fumbled and they missed the field goal, I kind of stopped. I was like, ‘I don’t know what’s going on, I don’t know what overtime this is, but I’m happy he missed,’” said Bulls sophomore wide receiver K.J. Osborn. Both teams scored touchdowns on their next three possessions. Osborn came up with two touchdowns on those drives. Both teams converted the two-point conversion on the first touchdown while missing on their next two attempts, extending the game into the seventh overtime. The Bulls couldn’t capitalize and settled for a field goal to open overtime number seven. Western Michigan put together four straight runs and capped it off with senior running back Jarvion Franklin finding the end zone and ending the game. The game officially finished with the Western Michigan Broncos (4-2, 2-0 MidAmerican Conference) winning 71-68 against the Buffalo Bulls (3-3, 1-1 MAC). Records dropped like flies in this one. The teams combined for the most points in a single-game in FBS history. Buffalo had the most points and yards in program history. Junior quarterback Drew Anderson set a MAC record with 597 passing yards. He tied the MAC record and set the program record with seven touchdowns. It was also the first time UB has had three different receivers with over 100 yards in a game.
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Junior linebacker Khalil Hodge comes down with an interception in the first quarter. Hodge finished Saturday with 18 tackles and ranks second in the nation in tackles per game.
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UB engineering alum donates $4 million to School of Engineering and Applied Sciences MADDY FOWLER NEWS EDITOR
President Tripathi announced at a news conference Thursday morning that UB alum Stephen Still donated $4 million to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The funds will go toward the Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics, which has been re-named the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics. ISTL is a cross-disciplinary initiative led jointly by the engineering and management schools. The center focuses on “in depth exploration of environmentally friendly and socially responsible technologies,” according to Paul Tesluk, Dean of the School of Management. The institute offers research programs, an interdisciplinary M.S. degree in sustainable transportation and a graduate certification. The field of transportation, logistics and supply-chain management includes policies, trend and current issues within air, maritime and ground transportation. It encompasses manufacturing, distribution, retailing, recreation and national security. Effective transportation, logistics and supply-chain management can help conserve energy, reduce pollution and help sustain human life during disasters and extreme events, according to ISTL’s website. “An important tenet of transportation studies is it has to be interdisciplinary,” Still said. “It’s not just a bunch of engineers going off in the corner doing their engineering things.” Transportation education takes a “full bodied approach,” which includes political scientists and business leaders as well as engineers, according to Still. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Two women reported that two unknown males approached them at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Sunday near South Campus, according to a UB Alert. Buffalo Police are investigating the incident, which took place on Winspear Ave near Rotary Road. One of the suspects pointed a silver handgun at one of the women. The suspects reportedly fled East toward Bailey Avenue. The victims described the subject who brandished the gun as male, 18 to 20 years old and roughly 5’2” tall. The victims were unable to describe the second subject. UPD has increased patrols on South Campus, according to UB Spokesperson John Della Contrada. The alert urged members of the university community to be cautious, always travel with other people and report any unusual activity or suspicious persons to UPD. This is a developing story.
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A run-down of upcoming events for the LGBTQ community
UB’s Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance (LGBTA) are hosting several events throughout the week.
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“Paris is Burning” Screening 6 p.m. SU 210
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The Intercultural and Diversity Center is hosting four events for National Coming Out Week. National Coming Out Week celebrates coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). National Coming Out Day (NCOD) takes place on Oct. 11, the anniversary of the National March on Washington for lesbian and gay rights. This year’s NCOD marks the 29 anniversary of the annual civil awareness day, which encourages LGBTQ people to come out as a form of activism. The founders of NCOD believed homophobia was due to ignorance. They believed that once people realize they have LGBTQ loved ones, they are much less likely to hold homophobic views. Seth Arico, graduate assistant for LGBTQ educational programming, feels it’s important for UB to hold coming out week events to demonstrate that the university cares about LGBTQ students and their unique needs. “We would like to support LGBT students from an institutional level and show them that UB is an open and inclusive environment,” Arico said. Here is a run-down of UB’s National Coming Out Week events:
Celebrating coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ).
5 p.m. SU 240
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Self Care Workshop 6 p.m. - SU 240 Tuesday: “Paris is Burning” Screening 6 p.m. - SU 210
Wednesday: Cotton Candy Celebration 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - SU Lobby
The Intercultural and Diversity Center will host a “dinner and a movie” event featuring Jennie Livingston’s 1990 documentary “Paris is Burning.” The film centers on drag queens and transgender women living in Harlem in the late 1980s. “It shows the resilience and bravery of the LGBTQ community and especially people who are gender non-conforming,” Arico said. “It’s a documentary that people come back to over and over to show and speak to why coming out is important and why things like chosen family are important.” Arico feels it is an important film to share with students because he feels it highlights aspects of the LGBTQ identity that might not be seen in the mainstream media. Dinner will be served along with the film, including pizza, subs, salads and desserts. This event will be the first in an ongoing series of monthly dinners hosted by the IDC. The dinners will take place the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in SU 240 and will be open to all LGBTQ students and allies.
In honor of National Coming Out Day, the IDC will be giving out cotton candy and rainbow themed gifts in the Student Union lobby. The IDC will also have literature and information about resources for LGBTQ students on campus, including reporting mechanisms for bias-related incidents on campus, off-campus resources for LGBTQ students, counseling center information, how to confidentially report discrimination or harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity and gender inclusive housing. The IDC will also provide wallet-sized cards with the locations of all single stall bathrooms on campus. Representatives from the LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Association and the Lesbian/Gay and Bisexual Transgender Alliance, the undergraduate LGBT club will also be in attendance. Wednesday: Self Care Workshop 6 p.m. - SU 240
Carissa Uschold, a licensed clinical so-
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cial worker for UB Counseling Services, will host a self-care workshop with a specific LGBTQ focus. Uschold will discuss specific coping techniques that students can use to deal with “turbulent times,” according to Arico. Specific topics will include stress reduction, body positive thinking, self-esteem building, mindfulness, negative emotion management and self-soothing techniques. Friday: Questions in the Dark 5 p.m. - SU 240
This event will give students the opportunity to anonymously submit questions to a panel of students, staff and faculty about LGBTQ and gender related questions with the hopes of facilitating a “safe and open discussion,” according to Arico. Students will be able to submit questions using a cell phone app. “They don’t have to worry about embarrassing themselves or being shy about what the questions are,” Arico explained. “The IDC and Campus Life are really excited to be engaging with LGBTQ students and showing our support for that community.” email: maddy.fowler@ubspectrum.com
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Christopher Columbus is not a hero to be celebrated Second Tuesday in October should celebrate indigenous people instead While Christopher Columbus has been a celebrated figure throughout American history, he is no hero. Columbus is responsible for the brutal deaths of hundreds of thousands of indigenous people. He enslaved native peoples and trafficked young native women into sexual slavery. He brought with him dozens of deadly diseases that wiped out enormous portions of indigenous populations. Still, he is honored as the man who discovered America, which isn't even true. Columbus never set foot on American soil, nor was he even the first European to discover the Americas. October actually marks the anniversary of his arrival at the Bahamas. And while Columbus did reach present-day Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, he never set foot in North America. Leif Erikson was actually the first European believed to have traveled to North America, some 500 years before Columbus’ journey. From Columbus to the Trail of Tears to the recent acts of terror by the U.S. government against the Lakota Sioux who were protecting their sacred land from being exploited by the Dakota Access Pipeline, there is a long legacy of violence against indigenous people in the Americas. Why are we celebrating a perpetrator of genocide when we should be celebrating the strength and resilience of indigenous people? Columbus played a role in history that should be understood and taught in schools, but he should
not have a holiday celebrating him, especially one perpetuating false narratives about the discovery of America and obscuring his horrific crimes against indigenous peoples. We should set aside the second Monday of October to celebrate and honor indigenous people. While most people know that “in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” how much do we know about the indigenous people he exploited? How much do most UB students even know about the indigenous people from the Buffalo area? The Seneca Nation of Indians originated in the Buffalo area and currently has a population of nearly 8,000 people. They were known as the Keepers of the Western Door and any foreign victors wishing to visit other members of the Iroquois Confederacy had to pass through the Senecas. They controlled trade at the western edge of the confederacy as well as hunting, fishing and farming throughout the region. Red Jacket Quad in the Ellicott complex is named after a Seneca Chief. Chief Red Jacket was one of the most prominent Native American Leaders in United States History. He secured territory in Western New York for his nation by negotiating with colonial leaders prior to the American Revolution. President George Washington presented Chief Red Jacket with a peace medal in 1792. Red Jacket was also active in Seneca politics. He believed Senecas should maintain their old cus-
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This time last year, I was only out as bisexual to my mom and my closest friends. For four years, that had felt like enough. But it was getting harder and harder to keep that part of my identity secret. I was afraid to come out publicly because I was concerned people would make negative assumptions about me based on stereotypes about bisexuality. But then I realized that the only way to combat those stereotypes is to speak out against them. I realized I had the power to own the narrative about my sexuality and define my identity for myself. And in doing so, I could help change the negative misconceptions about being bi. It was a terrifying undertaking, but it just felt like something I had to do; not only for myself, but for the bisexual community at large. So I went home, took out my laptop and started to write. The result was “Breaking bisexual stereotypes,” the very first column I ever wrote for The Spectrum. I certainly made my opinion writing debut
with a bang, choosing an extremely personal topic. I wasn’t planning on writing it; I hadn’t even mentioned it to my senior editors until I sent the column to them the night before production day. But it was a story I was ready to tell. It was a story I had buried inside of me for years and it was just itching to come out. It was the scariest piece I have ever written. It was also my favorite piece I’ve ever written. I wrote the column in 10 minutes. Every word came naturally, almost feverishly. It was exhilarating to finally say out loud all the thoughts and feelings I’d kept buried for so long. I was unsure of the type of reaction people would have to the piece. In fact, I was terrified. My hands were shaking and my breath caught in my throat when I emailed the piece to my editors. I was scared of the other writers and editors at the paper judging me. I was convinced someone was going to send it back to me saying it was stupid and unpublishable. I was terrified of the backlash and harassment the article could incite. But no matter how scared I was, I knew this was a story I needed to tell. I wasn’t prepared for the outpouring love and support, not only from the Spectrum staff, but the campus community and beyond. I heard from people all across the country about how my story had inspired them. The column also helped me to finally come out to my extended family, something I had been terri-
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toms and traditions. He served as the spokesperson for the conservative faction of the Senecas at Buffalo Creek and opposed any sale of Seneca land to the British or Americans. And one of UB’s most prominent alumni is a member of the Seneca Nation. Dean Seneca, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in planning in environmental design from UB in 1990, has been a Senior Health Scientist at the Center for Disease Control for 18 years. He previously served as the Director for Tribal Planning and Economic Development for the Seneca Nation and is a member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. These are just two examples of the people we should be celebrating today. The nearby Village of Akron has already instated Indigenous People’s Day as a local holiday as well. as four other New York cities. Other localities that have adopted
Indigenous People’s Day include Phoenix, five cities in California, four cities in Colorado, six cities in Minnesota four in Oklahoma, four in Oregon and five counties in Washington State. The University of Utah, Brown University, Cornell University and Syracuse University have also instated Indigenous People’s Day. As of 2015, 2,821 Native American undergraduates were enrolled at UB. UB should follow the lead of other universities and declare the second Tuesday in October Indigenous People’s Day. UB could use the holiday to highlight Native American culture and provide education about Columbus’ true legacy. Not only would it show respect for UB’s indigenous student population but would also serve as an excellent learning opportunity and a chance to expose students to different cultures which should be the hallmark of any well-rounded undergraduate education.
fied to do for years. It felt less scary to share that part of myself when I had my whole story written out on paper. I felt like the column laid out and rebutted all of the stereotypes I had feared they would pin on me. I had already shared my story with more than 30,000 students and even more people on the Internet, but somehow sharing it with family was far more nerve-wracking. While I knew my family broadly supported gay rights, I had no idea how much they knew about bisexuality or how they would respond to their niece or granddaughter coming out as bisexual. Would they accept my relationship with my girlfriend? If I marry a woman someday, would they attend my wedding? I can remember overhearing my family members discussing what type of man they thought I would marry one night when they thought I was sleeping. I remember thinking, why do they assume my future spouse has to be male? Was it just because people assume if you’re a girl you have to like boys? Or was it a hard and fast rule, an expectation? I am close to my extended family and I never wanted to risk creating any type of rift between us. That’s why I put off coming out for so long. I had so many fears: Would I get uninvited from Thanksgiving? How would they feel if I brought a woman home? Would they dismiss my identify as a phase? Would they think I was promiscuous or greedy? Would they think I am unable to be in a faithful relationship with one person? All of these questions and fears raced in my head the whole drive home for Christmas break. My heart was beating so hard that my chest hurt by the time I arrived. Much to my surprise and relief, my family loved the article.
They understood and embraced my identity with open arms. It felt like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. I had spent so many years of my life censoring myself, unable to talk openly about who I was dating or even innocuous little things like celebrity crushes. When I expressed support for LGBT people, I had to position myself as a passionate ally. Now I could finally say out loud: this is who I am. I finally felt like my family could see me: the real me. And it was the most liberating and empowering feeling in the world. I recognize that not everyone is in a place where it is safe for them to come out. I am extremely privileged and lucky to have such supportive peers, friends and family. But if you are in a place where you can safely come out, I promise you it is so worth it. Living my life openly and authentically has helped me grow into an infinitely more confident and self-assured person. It even led to me entering my first serious relationship with another woman. Coming out in such a public manner certainly isn’t for everyone; you have to find what feels right for you. For me, it made sense to tell my story in a column because writing is how I make sense of my feelings and express myself. I’ve also carved out an identity as an activist and have a platform to speak out on important issues, and I felt I had a responsibility to use that platform to share my story, not just for my benefit, but to help others. Come out in the language that makes sense to you. For me that’s the written word, but for you that could be music or art or just having a heartto-heart with your best friend over a text message. Only you know the best way to tell your story.
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From the onset of the project, Perelli and Sirianni’s chief goal was to restore identity to these people that had been lost and forgotten over time. “We demanded they be respected and that we not forget them,” Sirianni said. “They were kind of forgotten for a long time. The right thing to do when you remove them from their graves is to rebury them with the dignity that they deserve.” They were not able to name the bodies as they originally hoped, but the team was able to produce biological profiles of the deceased, looking at their age, gender and ancestry. Their work included skeletal analysis, demographics, causes of death and disease identification. In some cases, the anthropologists were able to determine religious affiliation and occupation based on various markers.
Sirianni said this opportunity is unlike any other. “It’s very rare that you have that many individuals and we knew quite a bit about them in terms of this great historical record but it doesn’t tell you anything about these 372 folks,” Sirianni said. “They’re all unmarked graves.” This project was helped further by a group of community experts which included the Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Association, Stone Art Memorial, Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Buffalo, the Wilbert Vault Company and the New York State Division of Cemeteries. A funeral procession will leave the Newman Center at UB, 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst and will proceed directly to a private burial service at 1 p.m. at Assumption Cemetery in Grand Island, NY. email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com
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A student in the department of anthropology analyzes skeletal remains. The remains were unearthed after a construction crew discovered human remains from a nineteenth century gravesite on UB’s South Campus.
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Tripathi mentioned the most recent gift, a $4 million donation from alumnus Stephen Still. Tripathi also addressed the graduate student’s living stipend campaign. “I applaud our campus community for respecting each other’s rights to express their viewpoints, just as I respect our graduate students’ right to speak up, and speak openly about their concerns regarding TA stipends,” Tripathi said. Tripathi said the dean of the Graduate School and department chairs are having discussions with graduate students. He did not say when these discussions are occurring.
He pointed to UB’s advancement as a premier research institution, reflected in UB’s consistent bump in national rankings. Over the last decade, UB rose 24 spots among the nation’s best public and private universities, according to the U.S. World and News report. Tripathi said this is more than any other institution in the Association of American Universities (AAU). UB received $27 million more in federal research expenditures, despite a downward trend in federal research aid, Tripathi said. Tripathi gave a few examples where these funds are at work across the university, including the Department of Pediatrics using a $2.8 million grant to fight childhood
obesity. The School of Nursing is using $2.4 million toward increasing access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment among Native American communities. Tripathi ended his speech with an address to the audience. “Always remember, each of your ideas brings our mission into sharper focus,” Tripathi said. “Your ideas, and your actions inspire me. You are why, as I look toward the horizon; this is what I clearly see: a university on the move, an institution on the rise.” Nick Smiedala, an instructor for the English Language Institute, brought several ESL students to watch the address. Smieldala’s students said they struggled to understand
the president, but enjoyed the parts they hears. Smiedala said he felt inspired by the speech and the “beautiful video” that accompanied Tripathi’s talk. A slideshow of staff and students from across the university played next to Tripathi while he spoke, coordinated by the communications department. Students and faculty mingled in the Student Union following the address for a reception with Tripathi. email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com
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Still grew up in a family of “modest means,” but through scholarships and the low cost of tuition, he was able to attend UB. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UB and said the university’s “world class” transportation field inspired him to pursue it as his career. “I’m a child of the 1970’s environmental movement and UB really opened my eyes to the impact that transportation can have
on society,” Still said. “I believe to build an environmentally efficient society we need skilled planners, partnered with civic and business leaders to create livable, connected communities.” After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Still earned a master’s and Ph.D. from Princeton University. He co-founded, managed and then sold two successful businesses. He serves on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Dean’s Advisory
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Redshirt junior receiver Anthony Johnson breaks a tackle is Saturday’s game. Johnson had double digits catches for the first time in his career and finished with 11 receptions for 195 yards and two scores
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“At 53-years-old, I have been through a lot of football games in my career and this is probably the most exciting game I’ve ever been a part of,” said Bulls head coach Lance Leipold. The Bulls came in Saturday with a chance to win their fourth straight game, a first for the program since 2013. But the reigning and defending MAC champions were too much for a team that came out with something to prove.
The Broncos expected to easily handle Buffalo in this game. Although the Bulls made some mistakes early, they clearly surprised the Broncos on Saturday. The teams quickly put 17 points on the board in the first 13 plays of the game. The Broncos scored first on the scoreboard when sophomore running back LeVante Bellamy broke free around the edge for a 66-yard touchdown run on the fourth play from scrimmage. Buffalo attempted to
Council and on the Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board. He also serves on the ISTL board. “Thanks to [Still]’s generosity, the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics can offer the best in research programs and more meaningful collaborations with the industry,” Liesl said in a statement, “It will serve as an even bigger umbrella that unites faculty across the university.”
It made sense to Still to give back to UB because of the opportunities his education has afforded him. “I’ve been fortunate way beyond my expectations,” Still said. “So it’s a very easy decision for me to share what I’ve been blessed with and give it back a place that’s been so important to me.”
answer back quickly and Anderson completed a 72-yard pass, but senior receiver Kamathi Holsey fumbled the ball and the Broncos returned it 53 yards to set themselves up for a field goal. The Bulls got back within three after just two plays, when Anderson found Jacob Martinez wide open over the middle. The senior receiver caught a career-long 64-yard touchdown that put Buffalo on the board for the first time in the game. “The plan was to attack the safeties,” Osborn said. “They have two pretty good corners, I know they went down but the plan was definitely to attack the safeties and we did that on [Martinez’s] touchdown and ran it again later.” The Bulls came back out on the next drive and drove 70 yards down the field. Reed capped off the drive with a one-yard touchdown to take the lead in the game with less than five minutes in the first half. The Bulls’ offense stalled out for the next 20 minutes and proceeded to punt five times, but missed a field goal and had the halftime clock run out on them. The Bulls got back in the groove when Anderson found redshirt junior receiver Anthony Johnson for an eight-yard touchdown. Johnson finished the game with 11 catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Osborn finished with seven catches for 138 yards and three touchdowns. Holsey ended the night with six catches for 143 yards and a touchdown. The receiving corps thrived with Anderson
and they all sang his praises after the game. “When Tyree went down we were confident,” Osborn said. “We knew that the public may not know about Drew but we’ve been saying we have the best backup quarterback in the MAC. We knew Drew was going to come in, he throws beautiful balls, he’s smart, he’s a playmaker, we knew he was going to surprise people.” The defense looked great as they faced 99 plays from the Bronco’s offense. They allowed an average of 6.5 yards per play and 5.5 yards per rush. The unit came up with two interceptions and seven tackles for loss that included a sack. Junior linebacker Khalil Hodge had his third game with 15-plus tackles in the season and finished with 18. Senior safety Ryan Williamson had 15 tackles in the game and a huge interception when the score was 17-14 that kept the Bulls in contention. Regardless of the results, Leipold felt this game should show the community how exciting the football team can be. “Tell me someone who has seen a better game,” Leipold said. “Whether we lost or not, I feel sorry for the people that left.” The Bulls are back in UB stadium next week as they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-2, 1-0 MAC). Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Marcus Yam returns to UB The career path of an aerospace engineering alum WANLY CHEN AND ALEX MOSKOWITZ STAFF WRITERS
Vice President for Student Life Scott Weber introduced Marcus Yam, a nationally recognized news photographer, by saying, “a degree is not an identity or a destiny.” For Yam, these words mean everything: he graduated from UB with a degree in aerospace engineering in 2006, but instead pursued a career in photojournalism. Yam presented his collections in the Student Union Theater on Friday. His collection featured photos of California wildfires, mass shootings in America and the battles between the Iraqi forces and Islamic state. His work led him to win numerous awards, including an Emmy and two Pulitzer Prize-winning articles for breaking news reporting. Yam credits UB for introducing him to his passion for photography. He recalls his first moments working as a photographer for The Spectrum and how his work captured the attention of editorial design director John Davis of the Buffalo News. Davis offered Yam an internship that changed his life. “I became my own person [in Buffalo]. I learned about myself here,” Yam said. “I developed my sense of grit here and put up with all types of hardships that I never thought that I’d have to put up with. It’s a small place but it taught me the value of just zigging and zagging until you find the right path.” Yam talked about an uncontrollable wildfire that endangered both him and his intern. They both escaped the fire, but Yam’s tenacity and dedication to his job led him to run back for an astounding shot of the inferno. Fatak Borhani, a junior aerospace engineering major, applauded Yam’s ability to present key issues in America honestly and appropriately. “Today, I understand that a photographer’s work is not easy. It’s risky,” Borhani
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UB alumnus Marcus Yam talked to faculty, students and staff about changing his career from an engineer to an award-winning photographer.
said. “They really bring out what is happening in the real world with the frames that they’re taking.” Yam searches for faces, emotions and public outcry in the crowd when capturing events. Audience members sat in silence as Yam began to illustrate the reality he’s experienced behind America’s issue with mass shootings. Yam never tries to be intentionally intrusive when covering these tragedies. He stresses the importance of capturing the pictures for the public, but is mindful of the privacies and mournings of others on the job. Capturing the aftermath of tragedies has never been easy, according to Yam. “You see it in everybody’s face. It’s really upsetting. You photograph these things. You absorb on some level their grievances, their stress and you try to illustrate it,” Yam said. “It’s sad to say that candle light vigils are now a normal thing. I hate to see it normalized.” His portrayal of the San Bernardino mass shooting in 2015 stood out to many audience members. Alex Young, a senior environmental engi-
neering major, spoke about his appreciation for Yam’s ability to capture the issue. “Seeing all those photos on the mass shooting was really important. It made me realize how much of a status quo it has become and it’s really unfortunate to say that it is becoming more and more normalized,” Young said. When asked how he remains unafraid of photographing events and tragedies, Yam said he is afraid but works through it. “I’m always [very scared],” Yam said. “I’m not the most courageous person I know. In the moment, I don’t think about it. In these dire situations, there’s a point of serenity where it seems as if everything is quiet and you just know what you’re supposed to do. That’s how I approach my work and I work better that way.” In his website’s biography, he describes his photography style as “deeply rooted in curiosity and persistence.” His assignments are often tragic and intense, but he tries to find a positive outlook on these situations. He fondly shared an im-
WNY to participate in national AIDS charity Local restaurants raise money for 15th annual AIDS charity
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Tuesday, Oct. 10 numerous restaurants across Buffalo are donating proceeds of their sales to help fund AIDS research. Lebro’s Restaurant is one of the founding restaurants participating in the fundraiser.
MAX KALNITZ SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR
Western New Yorkers have an opportunity to help raise funds for local individuals and families affected by HIV by eating at participating restaurants this Tuesday. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Dining Out for Life, an annual fundraising imitative. Over 90 local restaurants are participating in the fifteenth year of the charity. A minimum of 25 percent of the day’s proceeds go to the charity. All money raised will remain in WNY to support HIV treatment and prevention services through Evergreen Health, a nonprofit organization providing HIV services on South Elmwood Ave. There are roughly 3,000 people living with HIV in WNY, according to the New York State Department of Health. Services funded by the
charity include primary care, full-service pharmacy, nutrition support, housing and transportation assistance and mental health services. KeyBank, a presenting sponsor for the event, announced that they would match up to $10,000 donated by restaurants and diners on Tuesday. In a statement, Gary Quenneville, Regional Sales Executive for the KeyBank Upstate New York Region, said the bank is happy to partner with community members to raise money for AIDS research. “KeyBank’s mission is to help the communities we serve thrive, and we are once again proud to partner with Evergreen Health for Dining Out for Life,” Quenneville said. “This event helps fight HIV and AIDS by providing vital services and resources to thousands of patients in Western New York. It also gives participants an opportunity to help a worthwhile cause while
enjoying a fantastic meal at one of our great local restaurants.” Lyft is also offering 20 percent off for up to two rides within the WNY region on Tuesday with the code DINEOUTNY. Ilio DiPaolo’s, a local Italian restaurant, is one of the founding restaurants of the charity and will be donating 25 percent of Tuesday’s proceeds to AIDS research. Owner Dennis DiPaolo says keeping his community healthy is a major reason that he participates every year. “We’re happy to do anything that can provide health for our community and the world,” DiPaolo said. “Funding is needed and we need to help research these terrible diseases. [For people effected] it’s one thing after the other, we’re always here to help.” DiPaolo was approached by the WNY Restaurants Association 15 years ago when the charity was still being created. The restaurant has participated every year except for 2016 due to a conflicting charity they participated in. “My father used to say ‘there’s no family exempt from harm,’ there isn’t a family around that doesn’t know someone effected,” DiPaolo said. “We’re hoping for a good turnout so we can help the local community.” Lebro’s Restaurant, a mom and pop style Italian eatery is another founding restaurant participating in the fundraiser. They will also be donating 25 percent of their proceeds during the event on Tuesday. The restaurant’s owner was unavailable to comment, but staff member Lani Karr discussed Lebro’s participation in the charity. “We’ve been doing it every year since it started and we’ll continue to do so every year,” Karr said. “The charity brings in a lot of business. We’re usually very busy and we raise a good amount of money for our community.” UB students feel the charity is a good way for the community to help one another
age of armed police officers lined up being viewed through a bubble–a more artistic side to his job. “I’m just a dude chasing a bubble for a shot,” Yam said. Yam’s decision to choose an unexpected path inspired fellow engineers in the crowd. Yam related to Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” and showed a photo of himself with a camera during graduation. “This was me at graduation – the only engineering dude with the camera in hand – lining up to get on stage,” Yam said. “I didn’t think at that point my life would turn out this way. [It] said a lot.” Yam’s choice to leave aerospace engineering for photography resonated with Young. Yam’s commitment to follow his passion inspired Young.. “I’m an engineer major and photography is one of my hobbies,” Young said. “To see what he could do and be so impactful shows me more possibilities beyond my major.” email: features@ubspectrum.com
and raise money for a disease that constantly needs more research. Michael Miller Jr., a senior biochemistry major, applauds local restaurants for brining attention to people and families affected by AIDS. “It’s great that these local establishments are donating money to help those in need. Even if it is only 25 percent, a little bit goes a long way, and it’s better than not donating at all,” Miller said. “More research is always needed in cases like this.” Miller thinks there are both pros and cons to keeping money raised from the charity in Buffalo. “If the money went to a national organization, they could help people at the Cleveland Clinic, or something else on a really large scale,” Miller said. “But, keeping money local ensures that local citizens are getting the help that they need and that’s important.” Most students said they would not be dining out on Tuesday due to complications with class and work. Since the restaurants are all off campus and some are located downtown, it can be difficult for students – especially those without cars – to travel to participating restaurants. Jonathan Goodrum, a senior computer science major, didn’t have much of an opinion on the charity, since money has been handled incorrectly by charitable organizations in the past but appreciates the local outreach. “Charities are a little bit wanky sometimes, but not always. It depends on what the money goes to,” Goodrum said. “The sentiment is very positive. If I were donating money, I would rather have it stay local. There’s more accountability that way. You never know, transparency doesn’t really exist in some regards with charitable organizations.” Goodrum appreciates the intent of participating restaurants, but said he will still be lining up to eat at The Commons for lunch on Tuesday. email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com
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Demetri Martin delivers laughs and rhythm at the CFA
Comedian delights, brings humor to UB HARUKA KOSUGI STAFF WRITER
Comedian Demetri Martin joked about sex toys, the spelling of Wednesday and that “nearly one-half of all Americans are torsos.” He told all his wise cracks in a calm but non-stop delivery that he’s become known for. Martin and opener Erin Harkes performed their latest sets to a packed house Saturday evening at the Center for the Arts (CFA). The comedian performed as part of his latest stop on his ongoing “Let’s Get Awkward” tour. Martin earned his first laugh immediately as he walked onto the CFA stage and improvisationally commented on the venue and the confusing layout of the campus. Martin’s jokes were crafted to a tee, with the brevity and pace that one-liners require. He earned his biggest laugh when a woman in the audience shouted “cracker!” to indicate she wanted him to tell his “aerodynamic perforated cracker” joke from his 2015 Netflix special “Demetri Martin: Live (at the Time).” He responded to the heckler’s suggestion, jokingly saying “that’s a little racist.” He then told the requested joke in a half-hearted but good natured way as he set up his microphone stand for his next musical performance. Many students and their families attended the show together to cap off the Saturday of family weekend with shared laughter. Martin’s comedic styling rarely nears the line of edgy territory - other than a few quietly whispered f-bombs - making the material perfect for the “college student with their parents” crowd. Dave Rossman, Sam Bancroft and Abe O’Brien traveled from Geneseo to see the
show. They are all big fans of Martin, spanning back to his Comedy Central stand-up specials and his television show “Important Things with Demetri Martin.” Rossman said he’s a “huge fan” of Martin and said that his tendency to solely rely on one-liners, rather than stories and his ability to play music while performing jokes, sets him apart from other comedians. Rossman, Bancroft and O’Brien agreed that the highlight of the show was when Martin ended his set with a story about him and his wife’s experience at a restaurant when a waiter delivered toast to the couple in an unorthodox method. Local residents Michael and Nancy Moore attended the show and enjoyed Martin’s jokes. Saturday marked the second time Michael had seen Martin perform live, first seeing him at Niagara University. “He’s got that not-just outright kind of humor, but thoughtful humor,” Michael Moore said. “Taking a different perspective on things that are probably pretty obvious, but we don’t think about it so it comes across as being funny or humorous.” Both Michael and Nancy Moore said Erin Harkes, the show’s opener, and Martin have different senses of humor but thought Harkes’ self-deprecating, physical comedy is similarly amusing as Martin’s style. Corey Cygan, a West Seneca resident, also agreed that Harkes was a solid opener, enjoying her take on comical womanly topics. “Demetri has a unique sense of humor, very well thought out, whereas other standup comedians might just go an ‘offensive route,’ Demetri relies on weird twists of words,” Cygan said. Demetri Martin, who recently starred in the film “Dean,” will continue his tour with stops in New York City on Oct. 27 and 28. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Comedian Demetri Martin cracked jokes and made music on-stage at the Center for the Arts on Saturday. Martin, alongside opener Erin Harkes, performed as part of the latest stop on the “Let’s Get Awkward” tour.
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UB breaks ground on new field house UB president, director of Athletics, donor and UB commentator speak at ceremony THOMAS ZAFONTE SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
UB President Tripathi, Director of Athletics Allen Greene and others used commemorative blue and white shovels and hard hats to break ground on a ceremonial mound of dirt representing the start of the field house construction Saturday afternoon. The $18 million facility will be built directly next to the stadium with an opening date targeted for spring 2019. Fences have already been placed around the area of planned construction. Tripathi, Greene, donor Brittany Acevedo and Bulls commentator Paul Peck spoke at the event. The ceremony also commemorated the Murchie family and Tunney Murchie for their donation of $3 million dollars toward the field house. The entire Murchie family
was in attendance. “I would like to thank Tunney Murchie and the Murchie family for their long time support of the university and our athletics program,” Tripathi said at the ceremony. “This day has felt like a long time coming and it gives me great pride to see us reach it at this moment.” Tunney Murchie is a former UB studentathlete and played for the now retired Division-I hockey team. As a result of the family’s donation, the field house will be named after the Murchies. Acevedo, Tunney Murchie’s daughter, spoke on behalf of the Murchie family. “The naming of this house is a superb honor and is reflective of who my father is,” Acevedo said in her speech. “Our family looks forward to seeing the University of Buffalo thrive as an academic institution and we thank you immensely for letting us be here as a family.”
Tripathi also thanked State Senator Tim Kennedy who was also in attendance, saying he “made this day possible.” Tripathi detailed the benefits of the field house including year-round training and future recruiting. Despite reports that the field house would only be available for Division-I athletes and club sports, Tripathi said otherwise at the event. “It will house the all-around student experience in terms of recreation activities, so not just student-athletes, but the entire university actually,” Tripathi said. He also credited Greene as being a crucial part in the process. “Normally we push things for football because football is the economic engine and vibrancy of our athletics department,” Greene said at the ceremony. “But also we have to understand that everybody benefits from this facility.” Greene said the field house is crucial for all athletics’ future success and would be applicable to all of athletics. Greene also thanked the other donors who had made contributions to the house.
COURTESY OF UB ATHLETICS/PAUL HOKANSON UB President Satish Tripathi, director of UB athletics Allen Greene and other contributors to the field house digging into a pile of dirt. This was a part of the official breaking ground ceremony for the new field house.
“To see bulldozers, construction, dirt moving and fences, that is just a signal of progress and we are not done, ladies and gentleman,” Greene said. “We are going to lean on everyone in this community to help us build this athletics department.” Athletics displayed plans for the field house along with performances by the UB Thunder of the East marching band and cheerleading team. Greene credited football head coach Lance Leipold as a motivator for the the project. Student athletes and coaches from the soccer team, men’s basketball team and softball team were in attendance as well. “We will make sure people around the country stand up and recognize that New York has an outstanding university right here in the city of Buffalo,” Greene said. email: thomas.zafonte@ubspectrum.com
What. A. Game. Buffalo and Western Michigan put together a show for the ages
DANIEL PETRUCCELLI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
Dear anyone who wasn’t at UB Stadium Saturday, it sucks to be you. You missed one hell of a football game. The kind of football game you tell your kids about. The kind of football game where every other play a record is being broken. The kind of football game that makes the entire country tune into a mid-major conference game. The most exciting football game I have ever seen. This team spent a lot of time last year and this past offseason getting slack for being a boring football team that wasn’t winning. Well they might not have gotten the win Saturday, but they damn sure weren’t boring. This was a 12-round heavyweight prize fight. And for the last seven rounds they
wound up and threw every haymaker and hook they had in their arsenal to try and get the win. For seven periods any mistake would have lost the game for the team that made it. Bulls head coach Lance Leipold said it best after the game. “I feel sorry for the people that left,” Leipold said. Obviously results come first, but as Dana White would tell you, putting people in the seats doesn’t always have to do with winning and losing. This kind of football should put people in the seats. People on campus need to take notice because this is a product on the field worth watching. Buffalo has been all about the big play this year and lightning can strike any time its offense is on the field. The Bulls finished Saturday with four passes of over 50 yards and 10 passes of over 20 yards. And if you want a storyline look at the backup quarterback. Junior Drew Anderson is playing like a man with nothing to lose. Prior to the season, very few people expected he would step on the field for more than a play or two. Now a man who spent time at San Diego State and a community college is leading an FBS program like a seasoned veteran. He is 2-1 in his three contests and earned both wins. He just set the program records for touchdowns and yards against the defending Mid-American Conference champions. Anthony Johnson has been a huge part of Anderson and the passing game’s success.
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Redshirt sophomore Emmanuel Reed breaks through the line towards the end zone. Reed left Saturday’s game before half and didn’t play in the second half.
His speed allows him to be a factor with the long ball. His route running makes him a major part of the short passing game. But that intangible quality makes him always dangerous. He’s brought in plenty of balls while being smothered by the defense. The run game is exciting, too, even if Saturday didn’t show it because redshirt sophomore Emmanuel Reed was out for the second half. It took a couple weeks for Reed to find his rhythm but his emergence has been fun to watch. Listed at 5’8” he runs with more power than most six-foot backs. It’s exciting to see him disappear in the mass of bodies in the trenches, then breakout the other side and find running room to break one off. He beat up on the front seven of Kent State with three touchdowns. He went three straight
games with over 100 rushing yards. Defensively Buffalo has junior linebacker Khalil Hodge, who is just as much of a treat for the fans. He looks superior for a MAC linebacker and seems to be in on the play every single snap he is on the field. This team is a different animal from last year, and I hope the UB community can realize that with six games left in the season. This team has plenty of potential to be over .500 and compete in a MAC championship by December. I encourage the entire fan base to come see what they’ve been missing when UB takes on the Northern Illinois Huskies at UB Stadium next Saturday. This is a very winnable game and the fans in attendance will be treated to another installment of the big play Bulls. email: daniel.petruccelli@ubspectrum.com