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UB applications increase by more than 10 percent Applicant rate increases in both size and diversity for the fall 2016 semester
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This time each year, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UB delves into the process of sorting through thousands of applications from students hoping to be accepted to the university. And compared to this time last year, there has already been a jump in the number of applicants who are applying to UB. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions said there has already been a 10.3 percent increase in applications from this time last year. UB had received 19,848 undergraduate applications as of Jan. 21, compared to 18,022 applications at the same date last year, according to The Buffalo News. Jessica Clark, associate director in the Office of Admissions, believes this has to do with UB’s recruitment strategies. “We have recruited significantly more than in previous years and become much more strategic and direct in delivering a very clear message to prospective students and their families,” Clark said in an email. According to the university, this is the highest number of applications UB has received in the past five years and several individual depart-
About 7,000 applicants already accepted to UB COURTESY OF DOUGLAS LEVERE, UB NEWS CENTER
UB’s applicant pool has increased over 10 percent compared to this time last year. The Office of Admissions attributes this to recruitment strategies made by the university.
ments are seeing an increase in applicants. The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has received a 14.4 percent increase in applicants so far and both the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and School of Management have had more than a 10 percent increase in their applicant rate as well. “We were pleased to see that applications increased across the board in all disciplines that we offer,” Clark said.
Besides the increase in overall applicants, UB has also seen a more diverse applicant pool. Clark said the diversity of the perspective students has increased by 13.4 percent, with a 21 percent increase in Hispanic applicants, a 13.1 percent increase in African American applicants and almost an 8 percent increase in Asian applicants.
10.3 percent increase in applicants compared to this time last year
Diversity of perspective students increased by 13.4 percent compared to this time last year
21 percent increase in Hispanic applicants, 13.1 percent increase in African American applicants, and 7.8 increase in Asian applicants
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FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHT UFC fighter Chris Weidman and UFC executives lobby for legalized MMA in New York JORDAN GROSSMAN SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
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Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman (left) joined New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (right) on a tour throughout New York to advocate for the legalization of professional MMA in the state.
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This may finally be the year that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman has been waiting his entire life for – an opportunity to be cheered on by his family, friends and fans at Madison Square Garden. Weidman, a native of Long Island, has had a lifelong dream to hear his walk-up music as he jogs down the ramp and into the octagon at the world’s most famous arena located in the heart of New York City. But that opportunity has yet to come due to a ban on professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York State. On Wednesday, Weidman and multiple UFC executives and staff members capped a two-day, four-city tour through New York State – beginning in Albany and ending at Pursue Martial Arts in the Eastern Hills Mall in Buffalo – to advocate for the legalization of professional MMA in the United State’s lone state with fighting restrictions. Many members of the conference, and MMA fans around the state, are confident New York will legalize the sport by the end of 2016. “I haven’t been able to compete in my home state,” Weidman said. “Then you find out it’s legal in every other state in all of North America. It really doesn’t make any sense. It’s really a sickening thing that I’ve been dealing with since I got into the sport.” Professional MMA is legal in every state – except New York. In order to legalize MMA in New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo must have it as part of the state’s proposed budget for the year. The senate then has to pass a bill to legalize mixed martial arts, which is expected to pass in 2016 for a seventh year. The problem lies in the New York State Assembly, which must then vote on the right
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to vote for the proposal, then vote for the legislation to pass. The Assembly has yet to reach the stage to vote on legislation. Emphatic MMA supporters may be biased toward legalizing the sport, but there is reason for some concern. The main issue lies with health and safety procedures that are needed to properly function as a professional sport. And there are risks involved with the sport due to its fast-paced and physical nature. As of April 2014, there have been four confirmed deaths with a direct correlation to mixed martial arts. All fighters were between the ages of 29-35 and died due to either one or multiple blows during a fight. UFC Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein understands the severity of the sport, but doesn’t believe health and safety is a sufficient argument for the “deaf ears down in Albany.” “The first thing – the most important thing – is health and safety,” Epstein said. “One thing that comes with regulation is advanced health and safety for athletes. We’ve done thousands of events around the world. We’ve never had any significant injuries and we attribute that to a very strong safety record.” UFC is the biggest promoter of mixed martial arts with a fan base in an estimated 129 countries around the world. It also maintains it prides itself in its health and safety measures. It’s legal to practice MMA as an amateur, but not as a professional. Weidman, a wrestler by trade, eventually got into MMA after college, but was unable to compete professionally. The main difference between professional and amateur MMA is regulations. There are few to no safety regulations as an amateur fighter, which infuriates Weidman. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Joe Pace uses engineering background in role as SA treasurer ASHLEY INKUMSAH NEWS EDITOR
When Joe Pace was a child, he said his basement floor was a “sea” of Legos. Pace, a senior mechanical and aerospace engineering major, said his interest in building with Legos ultimately led to his love of engineering. By the end of his freshman year at UB, Pace had been elected Engineering Council coordinator – overseeing all of the approximately 20 engineering clubs in the Student Association and making sure the engineering department was “represented in the right fashion,” he said. So it may have surprised some last spring when Pace ran for SA treasurer – a position usually reserved for finance or accounting majors.
But Pace says his engineering background has actually helped him in his duties as treasurer of SA – a position which helps oversee a nearly $4 million budget of student funds. “Having an engineering background was very helpful in that you’re used to having everything in front on you, half of which just doesn’t make any sense and then trying to sort of put everything into piles and understand how it works,” Pace said. He said the role of treasurer requires for him to synthesize a lot of information and make prudent decisions, rather than have a background in economics. Pace, who friends and SA colleagues describe as reliable, efficient, serious when he needs to be and humorous when he needs to be, is looking to continue installing a new rollover
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Joe Pace was elected SA treasurer last spring. He was elected Engineering Council coordinator in his freshman year, which helped prepare him for the position.
budget program and uphold the SA constitution in his final semester. Pace, a Buffalo native, said he was always “really into science” as a kid. His family took on the hobby of rock collecting and would travel out west to find fossils and minerals. Pace said at this point he had developed an interest in archeology and paleontology. He thought about becoming a volcanologist for a while before realizing how dangerous volcanoes are. “I wasn’t super thrilled about the idea of climbing into a volcano to check it out, so I kind of abandoned that perspective career,” Pace said. But Pace said he remained very interested in science, engineering and building. His older brother, who once served as the assistant Engineering Council coordinator, encouraged him to run for Engineering Council coordinator. “It was really cool that I got to interact with all of the engineering clubs, which is really interesting because a lot of them had really cool projects going on that you maybe wouldn’t know about unless you had the opportunity to really interact with them,” Pace said. Pace ran for the position again the following semester and was re-elected. He said the council was able to bring in a lot of money from corporate sponsors and interact with them as well. Pace helped execute an engineering conference. He said he formed a “tight-knit group” with a lot of the students who were working in the clubs. “By the time the second year came around I was a lot better at it and got to learn a lot of stuff,” Pace said. “It was a really great way to get students in touch with their future careers, so that was really rewarding to sort of bring that element of the real world over to UB and also expand the spotlight.” Enzo Benfanti, a senior chemical engineering major, met Pace in the sixth grade and the two have remained friends into college. He described Pace as “reliable and always there when you need him.” “Whether you need him to be jocular or when you need him to be serious he’s always there,” Benfanti said. “He keeps the group active and lively.” Pace is known to make some humorous and colorful remarks – any reporter’s dream. During a senate meeting last semester, he referred to the SA Senate chair election controversy as “unnecessary hoopla,” and told The Spectrum that he continued eating his sandwich and went on with his day when he was elected SA treasurer in an uncontested race for he and his executive board. One of those fellow e-board members, SA President Minahil Khan, saidPace is “overwhelmingly dedicated” and contributes a lot of his talents to SA. “If I had to say Joe had a superpower it
would be his efficiency from everything like budgeting to finding routes to campus,” she said. “I’ve never seen anyone work more efficiently.” Sean Kaczmarek, SA vice president, said Pace has a “very different perspective” from previous treasurers in that he has more of an understanding of where clubs are coming from. “Joe is very about getting things done – in one word he’s a go-getter, anytime there [are] any problems going on, Joe is the one person you would go to,” Kaczmarek said. Pace described his move from council coordinator to treasurer as a very natural transition because he had amassed so much some knowledge of how clubs operate. “I knew how clubs worked and what they do. I was able to sort of leverage that to understand how to better evaluate clubs and also which clubs are performing better,” he said. “It can be kind of hard for someone without any experience to come in and kind of be overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information.” He said being impartial and fair was the most important of his roles in the finance committee. Pace said he ultimately has two major goals for his time as treasurer: installing club rollovers and looking into budgeting processes. He has devised a rollover system to make it easier for smaller, non-revenue making clubs to fundraise 50 percent of their budget, which they must do to receive that same budget the next year. His system allows clubs to hold or attend three additional community service events, three club events and three SA events to receive a 3 percent reduction off of the 50 percent they are required to raise. “His rollover process was something that was entirely new and entirely unprecedented, he took that project on himself knowing it would be difficult,” Khan said. Pace is also looking to continue to uphold the SA constitution, while also adjusting it to make sure it makes sense and is consistent. “Over the years it has been kind of an ever-evolving document so I think trying to read through it and following all the rules and make sure nothing is contradicting the way we currently do business,” Pace said. He said last semester’s senate chair election controversy, in which SA election procedure wasn’t followed, has made no setbacks within SA. “I think people are kind of over it and now it’s the past. I think everyone just knows now to be a little bit more thorough as they’re doing things operationally and that’s actually another reason why taking a closer look at the constitution is so necessary,” Pace said. Pace said he’s very happy to have had the opportunity to be treasurer and he’s looking forward to the next few months of working with students and making the organization better. After graduation this spring, Pace will be working with Praxair, an industrial gases company, in its Leadership Technical Orientation Program. “My grandma used to say you’ll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar and I think that’s a really good life lesson.” Pace said. email: news@ubspectrum.com
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Albany incident shows there's still work to be done on campuses Potential racially-motivated assault is part of larger issue We’ve seen the headlines across the country. From protests calling for the president of the University of Missouri to resign, to demonstrations at Yale University over several racial incidents, to the “White Only” art project controversy right here at UB, race has been a hot-button issue for college campuses across the country over the past few months. And that continued this weekend at a fellow SUNY campus. Three black female students at SUNY Albany say they were assaulted and harassed on a city bus Friday night by about 10 to 12 white men and women. The students allege their attackers used racial slurs during the attack, which occurred after an argument. The Albany Police Department said it is looking into the incident as a possible hate crime and SUNY Albany President Robert Jones released a statement to the campus that he was “deeply concerned, saddened and angry about this incident and would return to the campus to address the issue. If racial slurs were used and the assault was motivated by race, the incident is an embarrassing reminder that campuses and – we as college students – still have a long way to go when it comes to race relations on campus. It starts with making sure incidents – such as Albany’s – don’t go unnoticed and the suspects don’t go unpunished. There must be a precedent set that this kind of behavior is beyond unacceptable and closer to intolerable. Jones has said that if the suspects are students, the university will hold them accountable. Many students who go through univer-
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sity judicial system end up getting let off with community service or some other small sentence, but in this case, that could be dangerous. It sends a message that crimes like these are OK. If the suspects are students at Albany and did use racial slurs and police do find their actions to be hate crimes, they should be expelled. For most campuses across the country, black students are not the majority. They, or any race of students, shouldn’t have to worry about begin targeted for their race. No matter their color, all students have the same right to feel safety and seek help on campus. If a precedent isn’t set, discrimination and racially motivated attacks will continue. We hope SUNY Albany takes this incident seriously. It appears they are. Jones was traveling dur-
ing the time of the incident but said he would be cutting his trip short to return to campus and deal with the situation. We’d only hope that President Satish Tripathi would do the same if an incident such as this would was to ever occur at UB. We’ve seen how incidents dealing with race have affected our own campus. Although the “White Only” and “Black Only” signs were for a class art project and not a hate crime, it created a dialogue and discussion about race at UB. Student leaders in the Black Student Union and the Student Association helped facilitate this, which led to larger discussion within UB’s administration. Having these kinds of discussions increase awareness and lessen the chance of a racial-motivated incident breaking out on campus or on a city bus. But this entire issue is truly larg-
er than any SUNY school – it’s bigger than any campus; it’s a national problem. The racial tension is growing across the country. We’ve seen the riots in places like Ferguson and Baltimore over police brutality. We’ve seen an “us versus them” ideology and rhetoric in the campaigns for the upcoming presidential election. This ideology will tear apart the country until we collectively and continuously take action against racism. But progress comes slowly and on the ground level. We can only hope that justice will be served for the three Albany students who were attacked. It’s a small first step – but a step nonetheless. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
Application increase can only mean good things for UB
UB’s undergraduate application rates have increased significantly this year, likely solidifying UB’s status as the largest SUNY school. There were 18,022 applications last year around this time, and now there are 19,848. In addition to more applicants, there is also greater diversity in the applicant pool. There is a 21 percent increase in Hispanic applicants, a 13 percent increase in African American applicants and a 7 percent increase in Asian American applicants. There is also an increase in geographic diversity and evidence suggests that this group will be stronger academically than last years, based on SAT scores. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1. While UB doesn’t usually set a hard deadline, this is the first year this will be implemented, with
7,000 students already accepted for the new academic year. This can only be positive for UB – more students and students of a wider range are being drawn to the university. It’s a comment on the university’s success as a whole and how it works to cater the needs of its students. The increase in opportunities that have been presented to students, including the amount of clubs and majors available, can also be accountable for the increase in applications. Another factor is that UB’s media attention this past year has, for the most part, been nothing but positive. The medical campus, UB’s sports teams and general student success has garnered good attention from the media and the SUNY system. A more diverse campus is also
very positive for the students. New students that hail from pockets of the state that are predominantly white, black or any other specific race will be exposed to an entirely new community of people. Those of different religious denominations, intelligence capacities and overall way of life will be thrown together in residence halls and classes, forced to interact and learn more about one another. The school is clearly continuing to grow, and with UB 2020 on the horizon, it’s clear that the school plans to continue not only increasing their student body but improving multiple facets of the community around the school including the campus and the faculty. If UB continues to diversify its faculty that will only encourage a more diverse student body. It makes a school more appealing when the
faculty is well-educated effective teachers, but diversity would just be another positive addition. The school has a lot of appealing qualities, especially for in-state high school graduates. The tuition is reasonable and with a scholarship, can be much more manageable for those who have to pay their own way. UB’s goal should be to continue rolling with the admissions increase as to lower the cost of tuition and expand the education offered at the university. The continuing rise in undergraduates has indicated that the university is doing something right and will keep educating not only the state’s newest high school graduates but those from all around the country. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
I’m a Barbie girl Mattel’s newest move with Barbie is one of the best
MARLEE TUSKES SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
When I say I had two large bins full of Barbie dolls and Barbie accessories when I was younger, I’m not joking. And when I say bins, I mean the massive ones your parents normally store large decorations in.
As I was growing up, Barbie was my favorite toy. I loved the fact that depending on what Barbie I was using, she could transform into anything: a doctor, an astronaut or even a businesswoman. She inspired girls to make them believe they could be anything they wanted to be. But when some girls played with Barbie, they might not have been able to see themselves when they looked at the doll. I always associated with Bar-
bie’s friend Teresa. Her brown hair and eyes were most similar to mine rather than her blonde hair, blue-eyed counterpart. Now girls don’t need to settle for the sidekick thanks to the new line of Barbie dolls Mattel is launching. Mattel announced Thursday that Barbie will now come in all different shapes, sizes and skin colors. Rather than having a different name or being known as Barbie’s friend, each of these dolls are un-
der the Barbie title. Instead of the tall, skinny blonde we’ve all come to associate with the doll, curvy Barbie donned with teal hair, petite Barbie with darker skin and tall Barbie with a lavender bob are some of the options girls can now choose to transform into anything of their choosing. This is one of the best things Mattel could possibly do to further its brand. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Nowadays young girls look down the aisle of a toy store and have the ability to choose any type of doll – ones that can double as a teenage monster, dolls with big heads and lips that have feet that come off, or dolls that double as favorite Disney characters – and Barbie was falling behind. Now it can compete with every other brand whose dolls don’t fit the mold as the typical “girl.” This also will teach girls that you don’t have to look a certain way in order to perform a certain job. Why can’t the Barbie with bright
I’m a Barbie girl red hair who may be a little shorter be as great of a veterinarian as the regular Barbie? And the Barbie with the big curly hair can be just as good a mom as the blonde, straight-haired one. In a society where looks are so closely criticized, girls are starting to notice their appearances at a younger age. It’s necessary for them to have a toy they can play with without having to measure up to the piece of plastic they’re
holding in their hands. Studies have shown that the original Barbie’s body would be so disproportionate she wouldn’t be able to live a normal life. According to The Daily Mail, if Barbie was an actual woman, she would be unable to lift her head up because of how large it is in contrast to her neck and would need to walk on all fours in able to get around.
It’s obvious to see how extreme Barbie’s size is from those figures, but young girls playing with the toy won’t be thinking about the specifics – they’ll instead see a thin attractive doll to emulate. Barbie is a toy that has been passed through several generations only fitting one mold. It’s 2016; we’re becoming a culture that is far from fitting one certain look. Isn’t it time our toys adapt that style too? email: marlee.tuskes@ubspectrum.com
FIRST MSA EVENT OF THE SEMESTER SEES LARGE TURNOUT Dinner helps bring together students of various faiths, MSA hopes to collaborate with other organizations JAMAL C. ALLARD STAFF WRITER
To help celebrate the new semester, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a welcome back event open to all students in the Student Union on Friday. More than 200 students attended the welcome back celebration – a turnout that barely fit in 145 Student Union. The event allowed students who are outside the religion and culture to learn more about their Muslim peers, as both members of MSA and the general student body dined together and spoke about culture – creating a welcoming atmosphere for the first week back. The event was split by a divider in the center of the room by gender – men on one and women on the other – because socialization between genders is forbidden in Islam. Aminah McBryde, a junior sociology major and member of MSA, explained to students what typically takes place on the women’s side of the room during these events. In order to get students to feel comfort-
able enough to remove their veils, there cannot be a man present. The gesture of removing one’s veil is reserved for when a woman is alone with her husband and when she is in an environment with women exclusively. MSA served an Indian cuisine with plenty of tandoori chicken. Once everyone ate, members began to pray. Prayer in the Islamic religion is done five times a day. Dessert was served after the prayer, which allowed students who do not practice Islam to regroup with those who do. For a student group centered around religion on a college campus, there was a variety of students with different faiths who attended. Mohamad Zambri, a junior mechanical engineering major, attended the event because he said it would provide an opportunity to see what the association had planned for the semester. Shadman Ahmed, a junior mechanical engineering major, described the MSA event as more of a celebration of making it to another semester, rather than it being a formal time to discuss future plans.
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The Muslim Student Association hosted a welcome-back celebration for students on Friday night where they served food and encouraged students to learn more about Muslim life.
MSA plans to host events with other student groups on campus. Ahmed said he would like to see MSA collaborate with the Organization of Arab Students. “Working with other organizations is something we’re very open to,” Ahmed said.
DRESS TO IMPRESS: GEORGIANA FRANKS STAFF WRITER
Though difficult to admit, winter is officially here in Buffalo. The semester’s freezing cold temperatures and snow-covered grounds has been an unpleasant change from the 60-degree weather that graced December. As the weather continues to change it means that it is time to fully break out the oftentimes dreaded winter wardrobe consisting of baggy sweatpants and unflattering sweatshirts. It’s easy to turn to these items as your solution to stay warm but it is important to keep in mind that you can still be fashionable while also bearing the winter cold. Even though some of the most “on trend” items for this winter were seen on
the runway during Fashion Week attached to hefty price tags, it doesn’t mean that some of these items can’t be found for half the price. Below is a list of some of the most popular items to have in your closet this winter and where to find some of them for a price that wont break your budget.
Faux shearling coats and sweater vests Theses items can be found everywhere this season. Bloomingdale’s carries these items with price tags over $100 but there are many other places where you can find these items for just the right price. Where a coat or vest with a colored plaid shirt or even your favorite basic quarter sleeve tee to spice up your outfit. Common colors to find these coats and vests in are black, ivory and camel. Where to find for less: Macy’s and Target.
Oversized blanket scarves Oversized blanket scarves are the next most trending item this winter. These scarves keep you warm, comfortable and COURTESY OF PATAGONIA
Fashion isn’t just for the ladies - these sweaters are super warm but can also keep men in the trend loop this season.
The next MSA event will be a general body meeting next Friday in the Student Union at 6 p.m. for all members and anyone interested in joining. email: features@ubspectrum.com
A fashionable winter in Buffalo
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L.L. Bean boots are great for both men and women.
trendy – what more could you ask for? Throw one of these colored or patterned scarves over a down winter jacket or even a leather jacket for a laid-back look. Where to find for less: H&M and Target.
Fleece sweaters and vests from Patagonia Fleece sweaters and vests are the most popular items out for men this winter. These items from Patagonia take being comfortable to a whole new level and can also be dressed up with the right pair of jeans and boots. Though a bit more on the expensive side, with this brand you are paying for the quality fleece you will receive. At various different retailers you can find imitation items but you really will not find a better quality item if you stray away from Patagonia.
Cowl-neck sweaters for women A cowl-neck sweater is a spin on the common turtleneck and can be found everywhere and anywhere in all different styles and colors. The oversized neck provides a flattering look while also retaining heat. Where to find for less: Forever 21 and Nordstrom Rack.
Bean Boots By far the most popular item for both men and women this winter are Bean Boots made by L.L. Bean. These boots have become so popular that they have sold out completely multiple times this season. L.L. Bean sources all of their boots here in the United States and each boot is made by hand one at a time. Bean Boots come in all different colors and can be worn all winter long keeping you warm in snow or rain. As the weather continues to drop and the snow continues to fall, pick up some of the most popular items for keeping warm and staying on trend this winter. email: features@ubspectrum.com
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Naeem “Pharaoh” Rigaud, a 22-year-old senior media study major, has been refining his video production skills since he came to UB as a freshman.
Creating a vision with Pharoah RigaUd UB student expresses thoughts and emotions through video KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS ARTS EDITOR
On a college campus it can be hard trying to stand out and gain the support and respect of your colleagues. Videographer Naeem Rigaud, or Pharaoh Rigaud, has been able to do just that, staying focused and keeping at his craft. To date he has upwards of 40 projects under his belt. Rigaud, a 22-year-old senior media study major, has been refining his video production skills since he came to UB as a freshman. He was first exposed to the craft as a high school student in Brooklyn. Having put together a number of personal projects, he is putting his all into his most recent and intensive project to date, God de Human. “It’s basically an ambiguous conceptual
project about a guy named Osei, essentially who is a human,” Rigaud said. “But in this film you get the sense that he’s in this reality that doesn’t really fit him.” The project comes as the culmination of all of his experiences as a student at UB, from the social interactions to learned knowledge. It’s these experiences that will be the initial spark that would start his plans to be a videographer. “It didn’t start until I got into college and started exposing myself to more of the culture and being around other creators that I really started to dig deep into it,” Rigaud said. “I always had a love for it in a sense, but I never actually got into it until I came here.” Osei M’Bhaso, the focus of his upcoming video project, is one of the creators that
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assist in the cultivation of Rigaud’s creative process. “Pharoah and I have been friends since before he started videography,” M’Bhaso said. “So working on a serious project with him was fun actually. He put an enormous amount of effort into it. All I had to do was portray the character.” While Rigaud only became fully invested in video production while in college, he created his first video as a sophomore in high school for an English class. Having the option to create a PowerPoint presentation, write a paper or create a video, Riguad chose to take the less traveled path and created a video. “So on my little Canon camera at the time I did a little video project, going through the whole process of it and presenting it,” Rigaud said. “I realized I liked doing this
and I was really into it. It was a weird gratification that I never had for anything before.” Rigaud has garnered the respect and support of his colleagues on campus, not only for his creative ability, but also for his determination. Collaborating with other visual artists such as photographer Erica Jae, a health and human services alumna. “I think his video production is amazing. Being a fellow photographer, I respect his eye for things,” Jae said. “He seems to have his hands in everything, whether it’s DJing, cinematography, photography or modeling.” Jae, along with a friend, were featured in Rigaud’s video Party Girls, a project he released two years ago. Since then, Jae has described his progression in skill as “incredible.” The appeal Rigaud creates for his projects can be found in the subjectivity of concepts that can be taken on a person-to-person basis. “I just create the work and it depends on how the person sees it,” Rigaud said. “I never got to the point where I said this is going to be me, distinguished from everybody else, I really paint whatever comes to mind.” Regarding his God de Human project, the concept is one that is very relatable. It’s the story of trying to refine and find oneself; something most college student can appreciate. “Throughout the film it’s [M’Bhaso] trying to escape this false reality that he doesn’t really see himself a part of, but at the same time he is of this environment,” Rigaud said. “Everything around him is a reflection of himself. So it’s kind of like him trying to escape himself, but at the same time trying to find himself.” Being a senior, Rigaud’s time in college is coming to an end, but he has no intention of slowing down. Instead, he sees his upcoming God de Human project to be just a stepping-stone to greater things to come in his creative career. Just as the influences of college spurred his interest in the field, he’s only becoming more determined. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Buffalo, as always, finds a way to bring in surprising and diverse bands and acts each week. Highlights from the first week of February include Calvin Love, an experimental pop artist from Edmonton, II Volo, a famous Italian pop trio and Tommy Z, Buffalo’s very own famous Blues musician. All of these acts still have tickets available. Be sure to get your squad together and make moves to see one of these awesome artists in the Queen City this week.
Monday, Feb. 1 Calvin Love – Babeville Calvin Love, an Edmonton native, has been playing music since the early age of 13, when he began experimenting in Edmonton’s punk rock scene. Now, Calvin Love has developed a sound that uses punk rock as the core, but branches out into lo-fi psychedelic, dark pop and winding, heavily composed synths. He will be performing at Babeville on Monday – don’t miss the up-and-coming musician when he makes his way to the Queen City.
The grapevine Wednesday, Feb. 3 Adelitas Way – Iron Works Hard rockers Adelitas Way made their start in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they became known for their blend of alt-metal and hard rock. They have toured with many notable bands like Guns N’ Roses, Creed and Shinedown. The band is heavy hitting and, in the styling of similar rock bands, puts on an incendiary live show, full of moshing, head jamming and screaming. Get your adrenaline fix at Iron Works on Wednesday.
Friday, Feb. 5 Tommy Z – Tralf Music Hall One of Buffalo’s most well-known musicians, Tommy Z, is a contemporary blues performer, guitarist, songwriter and producer. He has won a number of local awards, including Top Blues Vocalist and Top Blues
Guitarist by the Blues Society of Western New York. He has also performed with some legends like B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Blues Traveler. Don’t miss the chance to see one of Buffalo’s most venerable musicians perform at the Tralf on Friday. II Volo – Kleinhan’s Music Hall II Volo is an Italian pop group trying to see how big it can make it in the United States music scene after essentially blowing up in the Italian scene in 2015. It was a big year for the pop trio, as it won the Sanremo Music Festival and placed third in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Self-describing its music as “popera,” the band will certainly be a unique cultural experience with its blend of Italian and U.S. pop music.
Saturday, Feb. 6 Reel Big Fish – Town Ballroom
Reel Big Fish, a prominent American ska punk band from Huntington Beach, has become one of the most prominent ska bands currently touring. The band has undergone a series of member changes over the years, with Aaron Barrett the only original member still signed on. Their underground fame has carried through from the ’90s to the modern day and their shows are always packed with their cult-follower fans. Downlink – Waiting Room From British Columbia, Downlink is an EDM artist currently climbing the ranks of the worldwide EDM scene. After trying out a few bigger record companies, Downlink decided that going independent and starting his own record company would be more worthwhile. Currently, Downlink sits as one of the biggest EDM artists out there and consistently tours with artists like Excision and KJ Sawka in the trio’s collaborative band DESTROID. He will be bringing his heavy-hitting basslines and eclectic EDM mixes to the Waiting Room on Saturday. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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“There’s no regulation,” Weidman said. “There are no doctors. There’s no insurance. It’s very unsafe. You’re not getting blood-checked before every fight.” The main idea of the sport is violence. It’s the nature of the sport. It’s hard to be a fan of the sport if someone expects two fighters to fight without fast-paced contact. The fans like the violence, like Landin Murphy, a freshman communication major. “It’s interesting because it’s the intensity attracts people,” Murphy said. “I know football is having a concussion problem. But people know what they’re getting themselves into [with UFC] and they don’t like being lied to.” MMA is one of the top rising sports across the world, potentially topping sports like baseball in ratings and viewership. UFC has been around for 23 years and has quickly cemented itself as the premier MMA outlet with weekly television shows and monthly Pay-Per-Views. Phil Berg, a junior exercise science major, attended the conference on Wednesday and considers UFC and NFL football his two favorite sports. But even a die-hard New York Giants fan couldn’t doubt the strides UFC has made since its inception nearly a quarter-century ago. “It’s 23 years old this year, and it’s one of the most popular sports in the nation, possibly the world,” Berg said. “If you go back and look at when football was 23 years old and what UFC is now, it’s not even comparable.” People like Berg, and the rest of New York State, may be a tremendous contributing factor to its success as well. It’s estimated that if professional MMA were legal in New York, $67 million in rev-
enue would be made through tourists, promotions and events per year, according to New York State Senator and MMA advocate Tim Kennedy. “We are seeing movement this year unlike any year before,” Kennedy said. Of course, New York City will be the state’s biggest moneymaker, with venues like Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center in nearby Brooklyn and the overpowering population of New York City. Epstein, however, is thinking bigger than the Big Apple. “Buffalo is a very unique and attractive market for mixed martial arts,” Epstein said. “We have a very strong local fan base in this area … It really works everywhere. We’re excited about doing events in Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center, of course – New York City is a tremendous city. But Central and Western New York, because of the fan base and because of the proximity to Canada, are going to be great markets for us also.” Epstein said Buffalo was the No. 2 market for social media in New York State – next to New York City. It’s still unsure whether or not the bill will pass by the end of the year – but that is the hope of lobbyists. And if so, Weidman’s dream will inevitably come true. “It’s a dream come true,” Weidman. “And not only for me, but for my friends, my family, my fans and everyone who supported me from the beginning. It’s just a Long Island Railroad ticket into Madison Square Garden.” email: jordan.grossman@ubspectrum.com
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This comes after discussion regarding the lack of diversity among faculty at UB. Almost 79 percent of UB’s faculty is white and only 5 percent are not from the United States, according to UB’s demographic statistics. In a press release about the increase in applications, the Office of Communications cited Finish in 4 as an attraction for perspective students. Finish in 4 is a pledge incoming freshmen can make upon entering UB in order to guarantee they graduate in four years. Jose Aviles, associate vice provost and director of admissions, said UB’s four-year graduation rate has also increased by almost 20 percent. This year’s perspective students’ standardized test scores are also higher than in the past, with SAT scores for the incoming applicants higher than those of 2015. “This has resonated in a way that has produced one of the largest and strongest applicant pools at UB in recent history,” Aviles said in the press release. Many of the applicants may have already
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Wrestling looking ahead after first MAC win in three seasons QUENTIN HAYNES SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
A win is a win, but for the Buffalo wrestling team, some wins mean more than others. On Jan. 22, the Bulls (8-7, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) defeated the No. 21 team in the country, Old Dominion (4-8, 0-3 MAC), 19-17. While it was the team’s eighth victory of the 2015-16 season, it was a win that provided Buffalo with its first conference victory in more than three years and its first win over a ranked opponent since a victory over No. 12 Nebraska in 2010. While head coach John Stutzman treated the win as just another day at the office, it also serves as an indictor that Buffalo’s development and progression may finally be translating into wins on the mat. “I forgot about it 30 seconds after it was over to be honest with you,” Stutzman said of the win, grinning. “I think we can win, I think they believe they can win, I believe we should win. We’re working hard and getting better and that win was because of hard work and dedication to the craft.” Heading into the 2015-16 season, Stutzman emphasized the team’s youth and how this was a season for development. But entering the stretch run of MAC play, Stutzman doesn’t want to use youth as an “excuse.” “We’re getting better,” Stutzman said. “You can’t use the excuse that you’re growing all the time.” Sophomore 157-pounder Tim Schaefer started the match with an overtime victory, 6-4. Schaefer said that heading into the match, he was working his leg attacks and felt that he would be able to get the victory leading up to the event. Normally, the Bulls would have another
SPORTS DESK Men’s basketball (12-9, 5-3 MidAmerican Conference) On Saturday, the Bulls defeated Toledo (12-9, 3-5 MAC) 73-68 in a tightly contested game on the road. The Bulls are now winners of two straight games in conference play, and have held conference opponents to less than 70 points in four of their last five games, going 4-1 during that stretch. The Bulls held the Rockets to just 24 percent from threepoint territory and star Toledo center Nathan Boothe to just 15 points on 5-of-13 shooting. Junior forward Blake Hamilton scored 17 points and had seven rebounds, while freshman guard CJ Massinburg finished with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals off the bench. The Bulls travel to DeKalb, Illinois to face Northern Illinois (16-5, 5-3 MAC) on Tuesday. Tipoff for that game is set for 9 p.m. Women’s basketball (10-9, 2-6 MAC) The nightmare continues for Buffalo. The Bulls (10-9, 2-6 MAC) were thwarted by Northern Illinois’ Cassidy Glenn’s last-second, game-winning three-pointer. Glenn’s last-second shot gave the Huskies (9-11, 2-7 MAC) a 76-74 victory at the Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois and the Bulls their fifth straight loss. Junior guard Joanna Smith had the game career, though, finishing with a careerhigh 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting, 14 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Junior center Cassie Oursler finished with 10 points and seven rebounds before fouling out in 27 minutes. The Bulls will take on Ohio (17-3, 9-0 MAC) on Wednesday at Alumni Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Men’s tennis (5-2) After a 2-2 start to the season, the Bulls had a 3-0 weekend. On Saturday, the Bulls defeated Yale (0-2) 4-3 and Monmouth (1-1) 4-1 and on Sunday wrapped up the weekend with a victo-
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Head coach John Stutzman leads a practice prior to the start of the 2015-16 season. Recently, the Bulls knocked off No. 21 Old Dominion.
wrestler in the leadoff spot, but against the Monarchs, Schaefer led off and his victory was paramount in setting the tone for the rest of the event. “I knew I had to have the victory because our original leadoff guy comes out and puts us on a roll, so I figured I would do the same,” Schaefer said. “I got him down and got the victory.” Stutzman reiterated how important Schaefer’s opening match victory was, calling it “the shot in the arm” and “the extra boost” needed for the Bulls heading into the rest of the dual meet. Some of Buffalo’s younger wrestlers, like freshman Jake Gunning, also starred in the match. Gunning won by major decision, 14-
3, over the Monarch’s Andrew Snyder. The Bulls faced No. 23 Ohio (8-3, 3-3 MAC) the week after, a match the Bulls dropped 31-7. It was a reminder that the win over the Monarchs was important, but there was still progress to be made. “I was disappointed after that match,” Stutzman said. “I thought we didn’t do well on paper, but when I looked back, there was some points we left on the table and thought we could’ve came away with that one as well. We have to keep things in perspective ... can’t just let that win be it and relax.” But still, for Schaefer, a native of Warsaw, New York, the Old Dominion win was a step forward for the program – a program he watched growing up and wants to bring to
new heights this season. “I grew up around here and always watched the team,” Schaefer said. “They always sent guys to the MAC and NCAA Tournament. This was back when I was little and they were fun to watch. It’s getting back to that point. This team is fun to watch, fun to wrestle with. We’re getting back to that point and we’re all growing as a team. Ultimately, I want us to win the MAC and get to the NCAA Tournament.” The Bulls are off for the week and won’t wrestle again until they face No. 17 Central Michigan (6-3, 3-1 MAC) on Sunday, Feb. 7. The match is set for 2 p.m. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
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ry over Boston College (0-1). All matches were played at Yale University. Against Yale, seniors Pablo Alvarez and Amar Hromic won their doubles set 6-3 and each won their individual matches, leading the Bulls to the victory. The victory over Yale was the first time Buffalo defeated Yale in program history. Against Monmouth, the Bulls dropped just one set on their way to victory. Against Boston College, Alvarez and Hromic won their doubles set and senior Sergio Arevalillo won his single set. The Bulls travel to Newark, New Jersey to face NJIT on Saturday. The match is set for noon. Women’s tennis (1-0) Buffalo went to the University of Connecticut this weekend for the two-day UConn Invitational. On Saturday, the Bulls defeated Quinnipiac (4-1) in a sweep. Junior Margarita Kotok and senior Dayana Agasieva won their dou-
bles match, while the Bulls swept the Bobcats in singles play. The event occurred in the 4:1 format, consisting of four singles matches and one doubles match. On Sunday, the Bulls continued their weekend with wins against Bryant and against host school UConn. Buffalo hosts Duquesne (3-0) on Friday at 7 p.m.
Track and Field The men and women had individual athletes compete in the Spire Midwest Invitational and the Penn State Invitational this weekend. At Penn State, senior Brian Crimmins broke his own school record, recording a 4:07.74 in the mile run. Crimmins’ original record was 4:08.23 and he finished ninth in the event. Former Bulls thrower the now volunteer assistant coach Jonathan Jones competed as an unattached athlete and finished first in the men’s shot put. Two Buffalo athletes –
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Junior forward Blake Hamilton looks to make a pass into the paint in a victory over Ball State last week. Hamilton led the Bulls with 17 points as they defeated Toledo 73-68 Saturday, their second straight Mid- American Conference win.
junior Ryan Cribbin and sophomore Devon Patterson – finished fourth and fifth in the event receptively. At the Spire Midwest Invitational, senior Sabrina Bush finished first in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.96. Teammate Nikari Carota finished third, as the sophomore finished with a time of 9.15. Freshman Allison Mazur finished second in the 60-meter dash, recording a time of 7.78. The Bulls will head to Akron, Ohio on Friday for the Akron Invite, a two-day weekend event. email: sports@ubspectrum.com