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UB ensures safety of students affected by immigration ban Office of International Education provides support to students, faculty, staff ASHLEY INKUMSAH SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

The university is currently aiding international UB students, faculty and staff affected by President Donald Trump’s immigration ban.

Trump’s executive order blocked citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the U.S for 90 days.

One hundred and twenty two international UB students are from the seven countries listed in Trump’s travel ban, according to Stephen Dunnett, vice provost for International Education. Of these students, 110 are from Iran, seven are from Syria, two are from Iraq, two are from Yemen and one from Sudan.

Twenty faculty, staff and scholars are from the seven countries, Dunnett said.

Dunnett disclosed that there is a graduate architecture student who is currently stuck in Iran. A faculty member who was stuck at the Peace Bridge between Buffalo and Canada has been able to return to the U.S. UB’s Office of International Education is spearheading the initiative to provide support to students, faculty and staff who are unable to return to the U.S. Dunnett held a press conference on Monday where he discussed the impact of the executive order at the university. He said he is concerned about the “traditional openness” of higher education and understands that some parents might fear sending their children to school in the U.S. The Spectrum followed up with Dunnett for updates on those affected a few days after the press conference.

The university is unable to disclose the names of the students, faculty and staff affected by the executive order as per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) law.

Dunnett said the university’s top priority is to protect the privacy of these individuals.

“These are people who are traumatized and fearful and they’ve told us that they don’t want the media descending upon them,” he said. “These students are already highly stressed. They’re frightened. They’re worried that the next ruling that will come out of Washington will be ‘all of those students from those countries will be banned from the United States.’”

Dunnett said he has received emails from international students who fear they might be deported from the country.

“I got an email from an Iranian student saying ‘I just don’t feel secure in the United States.’ It just breaks my heart that somebody who’s in the United States doesn’t feel safe in our country. What do I say to them? ‘Don’t worry, nothing bad will happen?’ Right now I’m fearful about what [will happen] next.”

The executive order also banned refugees from entering the U.S. for 120 days and barred Syrian refugees from the country for an unspecified time period, according to The New York Times.

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Muslim students react to Trump’s travel ban Students share experiences as immigrants, refugees and American Muslims SAMIHA ISLAM

MUSA ALSAEDI

BANGLADESH

YEMEN

SOOJUNG BAEK

BIPLAB BHATTACHARYA

SOUTH KOREA

INDIA

JACKLYN DENISTON

"Most of them have the same beliefs and values as many of us. They are us, we’re all the same.”

UNITED STATES

ALBERT MASHKULLI

BIANCA BROWN

ALBANIA

JAMAICA

AHSANUL HAQUE

MAHFUJ UDDIN

UNITED STATES BANGLADESH

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SARAH CROWLEY

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

Mustafa Al-Adhami drove to the CanadaU.S. border at 2 a.m. Saturday.

He couldn’t sleep. No one at the customs office had answered his calls, he couldn’t bring himself to read any more news, but he had to know what would happen when he reached that border.

Would he be allowed into the country he called home?

Al-Adhami, a senior chemical engineering major, came to the U.S. in 2012 as a refugee.

The officers asked Al-Adhami to step out of his car and follow them for a “random interrogation.”

Six hours later, he was released. The officers asked about his Iraqi heritage, fingerprinted him twice, took two sets of headshots, went through his phone, his car and the rest of his belongings.

Since President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim nations, protests have broken out in airports around the world. Green-card holders who live, teach, work, or attend school in the U.S. have been detained at airports and border crossings.

Many Muslim students did not feel safe sharing their stories and they did not want their photos or names to be used.

Those who did feel safe to speak up want their peers and colleagues to read their stories and understand how many of them are feeling at this time.

Coming to America Ahsanul Haque’s father, an immigrant, worked in the U.S. for 17 years before finally traveling home to see his mother.

Haque, a freshman business major, said immigrants from Iran and Iraq today come to the U.S. for the same reason his father did: a better future for him and his family.

“It’s the land of opportunity, right? My dad saw that if he could come here it would help us too, I could get my education,” Haque said. “It’s the opportunities that we get, that’s what our parents love to see – I think all parents want to see their kids be successful. It doesn’t matter what race or religion you are.”

This vision of the U.S. has faded over time, as the excitement wore off and Haque’s family began to adjust to MuslimAmerican life.

Haque’s cousins, who still live in Bangladesh, still see that vision of the U.S. “They look up to America, you know that right? They have this mindset, they’re like ‘oh I want to come to America and if you ask them why they say ‘oh the streets are made out of gold.”

When Mahfuj Uddin’s family emigrated to the U.S. from Bangladesh in 2011, they left behind everything: their assets, friendships and sense of purpose. Uddin, junior biomedical sciences major, said the transition was hard, especially on his father.

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For the first time in my life, I am ashamed to be an American.

Yesterday, I spoke to an international student, a colleague on this campus, whose voice was shaking because he didn’t know if he would be allowed to finish his UB studies. He didn’t want to give me his name for fear he or his family would be found and punished.

“I’m afraid. I’m sorry but I can’t speak for your story. Please don’t call again, I refuse,” he said and then hung up.

I had given my phone number out to a dozen students who may know someone willing to share their story. This student called me and before I could ask any questions, he hung up. I wanted to do what I believe journalists do best in times of crisis: inform the public and give a voice to the voiceless.

I wanted him to tell me his story, his thoughts, his fears. I wanted to highlight the local impact of Friday’s Executive Order banning “all foreign nationals” from the most-

ly-Muslim countries of Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. I wanted students to understand that this news story was not happening to others – it was happening to us, here, on our campus.

UB has told us that more than 140 UB students and faculty are from these seven countries and some were caught in the travel ban and couldn’t get back after winter break, despite having valid visas.

All but one are now in the U.S. None of the Iranian students I reached would talk to me. No one would help connect me with the one student still shut out of the country.

I understand. We live in a time of fear. Anonymity is safe.

And no one trusts the media.

It’s discouraging for someone like me, who wants to be a journalist and who believes in the value of a free press. If we can’t tell your stories, how will people know them?

We live in fear and yet I can’t remember a time when courage was more needed.

The students affected by the ban won’t talk and many on this campus are afraid to act.

Maybe if more of us protested, held signs of solidarity and of welcome, these students would be less frightened to tell us about themselves and their lives. I believe in the power of the media to tell people’s stories and to unite a community. How can we do that if no one trusts us and our community enough to share?

Students on dozens of campuses across the country – from Harvard to Rutgers to Virginia Tech to UMass Amherst marched, protested and rallied. Northwestern students rushed to the Chicago airport to hold signs and march.

Hundreds of Google employees took the day off to protest. Taxi drivers did too.

I’m proud to say our university, along with 61 other Association of American Universities (AAU) schools, released a statement Saturday urging government officials to end the travel ban “as quickly as possible.”

But what about us students?

Letter to the editor Students and faculty raise concerns about campus sexual violence Dear President Tripathi, We are writing regarding the university’s recent comments published in The Spectrum on Dec. 5, 2016, in which John Della Contrada indicated that sexual assault from an acquaintance, does not represent “an immediate threat.” Sexual violence is always an immediate threat for students. According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), three quarters of sexual assaults are committed by people whom the victim knows, either as acquaintances or partners. Perpetrators of sexual violence are also likely to be repeat offenders, meaning they are indeed a threat to our campus and ability to pursue education in a safe and respectful environment with equal access as our cisgender male peers.

By not informing us of this assault, the University places its students in even more vulnerable positions. We have the right to know about sexual violence occurring in our student body. University police inform us of robberies that take place near campus even when

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those perpetrators do not pose a current threat. Your administration therefore places more value on physical possessions than your students’ bodily autonomy. Furthermore, the University is obligated under the Clery Act to inform us of threats to our safety. This is not reserved for mass shooters; sexual violence is a threat to us all and should be treated as such.

Some offices at the University are already doing great work to combat sexual violence. We would like to see these offices receive more support as well as a uniform policy on responding to sexual violence from the administration. We are pleased to learn that Freshman Orientation programs now include bystander intervention and consent workshops. UB should also be proud for pioneering the affirmative consent policy that all SUNY schools have now adopted. However, the University can do more to protect and inform its students throughout their time on this campus.

I, the principal writer, teach a course in the Global Gender Stud-

ies department on gendered violence. Many of my 30 students in the Fall 2016 semester has faced some kind of sexual violence or harassment, often on campus. To hear sexual violence is not taken seriously in this administration is disheartening. This is a problem for our campus. Your office sets the expectations for our campus culture. Promoting the ideas that sexual violence is not serious, will not incur consequences, and is not a threat emboldens those who have or would commit acts of violence. We understand the University’s policy on sexual assault is strict; those found guilty face either expulsion or suspension.

However, most universities tend to not find alleged rapists guilty and we do not know how this policy is implemented at the University at Buffalo. We would ask the University to publicize this policy and to set a better tone regarding sexual assault than what The Spectrum reports from the administration.

We urge your administration to do the following:

Where is our outrage? Where is our courage?

For us, Monday was just another regular first day of classes.

What will push us to stand up and fight? I know these protests are being organized. I know they will happen soon. But how many students will actually get involved?

As editor in chief, I ask all of our readers to ask themselves this question: What will move you to action? Abortion rights being threatened? Defunding Planned Parenthood? The end of the Affordable Care Act? Racism?

We have more than 5,000 international students among us. One student still isn’t with us.

Yet, we are silent.

I am a minority woman. I know I’ll face discrimination and unequal treatment at some point in my career.

I want to believe I’ll find support among my peers. I want to believe people will march and protest and rage if I face injustice.

I’ve always believed I would.

This week has left me doubting. email: gabriela.julia@ubspectrum.com

- Release a formal statement apologizing for trivializing sexual violence.

- Make a commitment to treat sexual violence appropriately in the future.

- Create a policy to always inform the campus community of sexual assaults.

- Dedicate more resources to University offices already doing great work in this area, specifically the Wellness Education Center and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

- Hire more and highly qualified people in these offices dedicated to responding to and recording sexual assaults in the campus community.

- Maintain and distribute an annual sexual misconduct report that includes the results of those complaints.

- Increase services and support for survivors of campus sexual assault.

Sincerely, Hilary Vandenbark Ph.D Candidate, Global Gender Studies And 92 co-signers in the UB community

Davie Carmichael is a good hire for UB men’s soccer UB men’s soccer’s in-house promotion was the right move

MICHAEL AKELSON SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR

It was announced Tuesday that UB’s men’s soccer program would promote former assistant coach Davie Carmichael to replace Stu Riddle as head coach.

Riddle left UB for Northern Kentucky earlier this month after a highly successful four-year run as head coach. Replacing one of the most revered coaches at the school was not going to be an easy task, but Athletic Director Allen Greene has made the right choice.

Carmichael has been Riddle’s right-hand man in his two years at UB. The two have worked closely together and Carmichael deserves credit for the program’s recent culture shift, along with Riddle. The choice to promote Riddle’s protégé will likely be a popular one with the players.

Over the past four years, UB men’s soccer had caught wind of something special as Riddle molded a completely new crop of players to buy into the idea that they could create a returning contender in the Mid-American Conference in Buffalo.

It appeared his plan was coming to fruition when the team rallied to a 12-4-3 record this past season and gained some traction both nationally and locally. But after suffering their second consecutive loss in the MAC Championship Game to Akron, Riddle was left to ponder how far this pro-

gram could go the way it’s currently structured, and his decision to leave speaks volumes.

In an interview with The Buffalo News, Riddle admitted that he felt he couldn’t bring this program any further due to a lack of funding from UB’s athletic department. He also said he would like to move to a conference with a “level playing field,” a likely acknowledgement of Akron’s consistent superiority to the rest of the schools in MAC men’s soccer.

Akron has won the conference 11 times since 2004. Buffalo has dropped back-to-back MAC Championship Games to Akron and could not manage an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament despite a 12-4-3 record.

As long as Akron is around, it appears UB will have a tough time emerging from the MAC. Carmichael’s hire does nothing to change that.

What it does do is preserve the culture created around the program and that should keep UB competitive immediately with a team that features eight rising seniors.

I expect the program to continue to be one of the most wellcoached teams at the school. If Carmichael can channel the same level of ambition and comradery from the players that Riddle did, UB will presumably continue to be one of the better teams in the conference.

For now, the glass ceiling is set.

There’s likely a limit to how far the men’s soccer team can go in their current situation.

However, reaching that ceiling is an achievement in its own right and Carmichael can take them there. email: michael.akelson@ubspectrum.com

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at Women’s March HANNAH STEIN SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

Amelia Veitch feels that there is a lot at stake for her future career in environmental engineering, but protesting in the Women’s March in Washington D.C. gave her an overwhelming sense of hope.

“I wanted to be a more active citizen in a way that was not just voting or not just writing something on the Internet but actually going,” Veitch, a junior, said. “It was a long and hard day and it wasn’t easy by any means. It was very overwhelming but also very comforting and cathartic.”

More than a million people nationally and worldwide rallied in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21 to peacefully protest for human and gender rights, LGBTQ rights and other issues such as climate change, immigration reform and healthcare reform. Many UB students went to the Women’s March in D.C. while others participated in sister marches in New York City and Buffalo.

Joshua Herman, a junior geographic information science major, protested in the “No Hate, No Mandate” rally in Buffalo on Jan. 21. The rally was organized by the Western New York Peace Center and was another sister march of the Women’s March in DC. “I felt it was important to take a stand early on. This rally and its many sister rallies have shown that a resistance to the president’s unconventional policies and positions is alive and well,” Herman said.

Herman intends to participate in the People’s Climate March on Washington in late April and future rallies in Buffalo.

Nicole Jones, a first year graduate student in social work, was also in attendance at the Buffalo rally.

“This protest and rally was significant to me because it represented the ability to create tangible change,” Jones said. “Grassroots and local movements were emphasized during the rally and seeing everyone cheer and rally in support of them made me want to get involved even more. It helped me feel better about the current political situation and made me feel like I wasn’t alone.”

Carly Kleinman, a sophomore dance and communication major, took part in the Women’s March in New York City and was

shocked by how many people were there.

She felt invigorated to help make a difference and proud to march with her grandma and mother.

“It felt very powerful getting to march alongside everyone who was feeling the same way I was feeling,” Kleinman said. “It makes you think that you could really make a difference in our country.”

Kleinman is interested in participating in future rallies revolving around women’s rights.

Alexa Ringer, a freshman environmental design major, took a bus to the Women’s March in Washington D.C and found the protest to be “utter chaos.”

“Seeing hundreds of thousands of people in one spot – it didn’t look like people, it looked like a mass of objects,” Ringer said.

“It was just so encouraging.”

Ringer witnessed “terrifying and violent statements” of pro-Donald Trump supporters antagonizing the crowd. She said one person was shouting that Trump is “Jesus.” She said it felt scary to walk around them but “awesome” at the same time.

Ringer feels the march has encouraged her to be more aware of the news as an “average citizen.”

UB Progressives and UB for Bernie Sanders will be holding a protest called “Students Resistance Organizing” on Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the top of the Capen staircase by Norton Cafe.

TOP: COURTESY OF ALEXA RINGER BOTTOM LEFT: COURTESY OF NICOLE JONES BOTTOM RIGHT: COURTESY OF CARLY KLEINMAN

Many UB students marched in the Women’s March in Washington D.C. (top) and its sister marches in Buffalo (bottom left), and New York City (bottom right) on Jan. 21.

UB Law School will be holding an antiTrump rally on Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. outside of O’Brien Hall in between Capen and Norton Hall.

A local protest called “No ban. No wall.

Rally for Immigrant Refugee & Muslim Solidarity” will be held on Feb. 5 from 1 p.m. to

3 p.m. in Columbus Park.

“Getting involved is not always easy but it’s worth it. If you have the means to, standing up for people who can’t necessarily do it is always important,” Veitch said. email: hannah.stein@ubspectrum.com

My experience at Buffalo Women’s March Small protest sparks big inspiration

MADDY FOWLER ASST. NEWS EDITOR

While the Buffalo Women’s March was smaller in scale than others across the country, it was nevertheless powerful and moving.

From the moment Donald Trump was elected, I have refused to call him my president. He does not represent my values and he certainly does not represent my vision of diverse nation that promises opportunity for all.

Last November, I had the incredible opportunity to protest the election of Trump at Trump Tower in New York City, and standing alongside the impassioned and outraged crowd determined to fight for human rights, I felt hope for the first time since the election result was announced. In that moment, I promised myself I would never stop

fighting for what is right. I was determined to resist the Trump administration in any way I could.

Marching to Niagara Square amongst thousands of like-minded Western New Yorkers re-ignited the hope and passion I felt at the New York City protest. In comparison to the 15,000-person event I attended in NYC, the 2,500 person march in Buffalo felt tiny. And while the sheer magnitude of the NYC event was undoubtedly powerful, the small scale of the Buffalo march was poignant in its own way.

The Buffalo march felt much more closeknit and intimate, particularly because I knew friends and neighbors. I didn’t feel like I was just surrounded by random strangers in a massive and unfamiliar metropolis.

It was tremendously comforting to see that thousands of people in the city I call home are just as outraged about this presidency as I am.

This was also the first protest I attended with my girlfriend and it was amazing to share the experience with her.

My girlfriend is a black woman and therefore has far more to fear about a Trump presidency than I do as a white woman. A big part of the reason I decided to march was to show solidarity and support for her.

Her sign, which read “still black, still breathing, still woman, still magical,” stated loud and clear that she remains proud of who

she is, and I was proud to stand beside her as an ally.

This presidency affects us personally because we fear we could lose our rights under the Trump administration, one of many reasons we chose to march. We took a spot right at the front of the crowd, unapologetically holding hands. Under a homophobic administration, our choice to remain out and proud is itself an act of resistance.

I carried a sign that read, “An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere” because the Trump administration is not only a threat to the human rights of Americans, his presidency will have a terrifying and unjust impact all across the world. The fact that women’s marches took place across all seven continents of the globe serves as powerful proof of this truth.

Others carried signs with slogans like “No Trump, No K.K.K., no racist U.S.A,” “love trumps hate” and “women’s rights are human rights.” These sentiments reflected the broader mission of the march – it wasn’t simply about resisting Trump, but about standing up for women’s and minority’s rights and making a commitment to fight for them.

Chants of “this is what democracy looks like” echoed through the diverse group of Buffalonians, a powerful reminder that we always have a voice, even if our elected officials do not reflect our values.

Speakers from various organizations in the Buffalo community called upon the crowd to take their passion and outrage to fuel concrete actions. These actions include calling local representatives, voting in the 2018-midterm elections, boycotting Trump’s products and attending local town hall meetings. Speakers also called upon marchers to donate to organizations like Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union, volunteer for organizations that fight for minority rights such as the Western New York Peace Center and focus on specific issues like the immigration ban and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. The Buffalo Women’s March rejuvenated me. The moment Trump was officially inaugurated left me feeling as despondent as I did when he was first elected, but after rallying amongst fellow Buffalo citizens who are just as committed to defending human rights as I am, I felt ready to take my place in the fight for what is right.

Upon returning home from the march, I uploaded a photo of myself holding my protest sign. The caption came to me easily: “A woman’s place is in the resistance.” email: maddy.fowler@ubspectrum.com

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EXECUTIVE ORDER RUNDOWN Understanding the executive orders President Trump has passed so far ASHLEY INKUMSAH SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

When a new president takes office, they often begin their term by issuing executive orders.

An executive order is a legally binding mandate passed by the president to federal agencies within the executive branch of government, according to NPR News. Executive orders direct the federal government on how to interpret and carry out the law.

“When new presidents take office they have lots of things that they want to do that boil down to changes in how the executive branch is going to run,” said James Battista, political science professor. “[It’s like saying] ‘these are the priorities of the last president. My priorities are different so I’m going to issue lots of executive orders that say ‘stop doing things with those old priorities, now these are your priorities.’”

Battista said the president can issue an executive order to a department or person to do anything within the legal bounds of their job. He said it takes a fair amount of time, even in an emergency, for Congress to move forward so executive orders allow presidents to make faster changes.

“The surprising thing with [President Donald Trump’s] executive orders is not that there were so many that were issued or that they were so big, it’s that they represent strong departures from previous practice and some of them might just be flatly illegal,” Battista said.

Trump has issued seven executive orders, 11 presidential memorandums and two presidential proclamations as of Jan. 30, according to ABC News.

Ban on visas from seven predominantly Muslim countries President Trump’s travel ban issued on Jan. 27 was directed toward individuals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and

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President Donald Trump speaks at Trump rally in downtown Buffalo in April 2016. Trump has issued seven executive orders, 11 presidential memorandums and two presidential proclamations as of Jan. 30.

Yemen and has proved to be the most controversial of all. The ban suspends the issuance of visas for citizens from these seven Muslim-majority nations for 90 days. The order states that the Department of the State, Homeland Security and the director of national intelligence will compile a list of countries that do not have sufficient vetting standards during the 90-day-period.

“The surprising thing is [that] it affected people who had already taken off who were literally in the air flying to the U.S. at the time,” Battista said. “My understanding of that not being a lawyer is that there are parts of the Immigration and Nationality Act that forbid bans on entry by nationality.”

While seven predominantly Muslim countries were listed in the ban, several Muslim-majority countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates were left off of the list, which many have found baffling.

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Reince Priebus, White House Chief of Staff, denied any correlation between Trump’s business dealings and the countries selected for the ban.

The executive order also suspended the U.S. refugee program for 120 days and stops Syrian refugees from entering the country indefinitely. It also suspends the Visa Interview Program, which allowed people to skip the interview process when renewing their visas.

Repeal of the Affordable Care Act Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20, which declared he would repeal the Affordable Care Act. The order urged the federal government to prepare for the law’s gradual repeal and directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delay, waive, defer and grant exemptions from continued implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The order also

directs all other executives that are impacted to be flexible with individual states as they attempt to implement supplementary programs.

“The actual issuance executive order doesn’t make a whole lot of difference to anything unless you’re one of the people at Health and Human Services who has to start working on whatever reports are going to be generated,” Battista said. “That’s different from the question of repealing Obamacare which is something that would have to come through Congress. The president can’t just wish it away.”

Build a border wall between U.S. and Mexico One of Trump’s major promises in his 2016 presidential campaign was to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico Border. Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 25, which directs the Department of Homeland Security to begin planning to build the wall on the U.S. Southern border.

During his campaign, Trump insisted that Mexico would help pay for the wall, but the Mexican president has repudiated any financial responsibility. For this reason, many Americans are currently wondering whether the funds for the wall will come from their taxpayer dollars.

Accelerate the approval process for high priority infrastructure projects Trump passed an executive order on Jan. 24, which would expedite the process of reviewing and approving infrastructure projects that are considered to be of high-priority. It directs the chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality to compile a list of high-priority infrastructure projects based upon consideration of importance to the “general welfare, value to the nation, environmental benefits and other factors,” according to the White House website.

Once these projects have been determined and compiled, it is the chairman’s job to address the appropriate agencies and set concrete deadlines.

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Mandate state and federal government to enforce immigration laws Trump passed an executive order on Jan. 25 declaring that sanctuary cities violate federal law by shielding aliens from being deported from the U.S. The order looks to restore the Secure Communities program, requiring state and local law enforcement to arrest undocumented immigrants.

“If you’re undocumented [and] you see a murder get committed, are you going to talk to the cops? No. You’d be an idiot to talk to the cops because if you talk to them they’re going to check your immigration status and

you’ll get sent to detention and booted out of the country so it makes real law enforcement really hard,” Battista said.

Battista said when undocumented people are the victims of crimes, they fail to speak with authorities out of fear that their illegal status will be discovered. But local police are not required to investigate anything, according to Battista, and have total discretion on what they choose to pursue.

“In the same way that police departments can have a policy of ignoring small amounts of marijuana, even where marijuana is illegal because it’s not worth the hassle to actually prosecute,” he said.

Lobby ban on Trump’s

appointees Trump placed a lobbying ban on people that have been his political appointees for five years after he is no longer president on Jan. 28.

The order also holds that ethics waivers will no longer be disclosed to the public. All presidential appointees are required to sign an ethics pledge, which was part of former president Obama’s effort to create a more ethical government. Ethics waivers are given to certain appointees depending on special circumstances, which exempt these appointees from the pledge.

Cutting down regulatory burdens Trump’s latest order, issued Jan 30, states

that any new agency regulation needs to identify two pre-existing regulations to be repealed. This limits the amount of new regulations, because an agency must remove two in order to instate one.

Implications of the executive orders Trump is unable to overturn a law passed

by Congress, according to CNN. Executive orders are more frequently used to direct government agencies and departments.

“The most you can take away from it right now is political actors are showing people who they are,” Battista said. “People had uncertainties of what Trump was going to do and what kind of president he was going to be and now we know.” email: ashley.inkumsah@ubspectrum.com

UB ensures safety of students affected by immigration ban thi said in the statement.

Nancy L. Zimpher, chancellor of the During the press conference Dunnett said SUNY Board of Trustees, issued a memoUB leans on international students for revrandum on Jan. 24, which stated SUNY unienue and growth and international students versity police departments do not particicontribute to the globalization of the UB pate in the enforcement of federal immigracommunity. tion law unless they are legally compelled to “We want the very best students we can do so. get, domestic and international, and we do This resolution’s purpose is “to reiternot look at their nationality,” Dunnett said. ate that commitment and to assure memDunnett fears undocumented Deferred bers of the SUNY community that SUNY Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) stu- will utilize the full panoply of legal protecdents may be “the next target.” tions currently available to protect such stuUB President Satish Tripathi issued a letter to dents from discrimination, harassment and the university discussing the executive order. unwarranted intrusions into their privacy.”

“Until there is clarity and legal analysis of The SUNY system enrolls roughly 22,140 the executive order, the university is advis- international students from 180 countries, ing that affected members of the university including 320 students from the countries community monitor this evolving situation affected by the travel ban, according its to assess how they may be impacted,” Tripa- website.

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Tripathi said the memorandum “is consistent with guidance issued recently by the New York State Attorney General regarding the participation of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement.”

He advised students to follow SUNY’s urge to suspend travel plans to the seven countries affected by the executive order. Tripathi also urged students, faculty and staff affected to keep in contact with UB’s Office of International Education regularly.

Student Association President Matt Rivera said that SA has been communicating with UB professors and administrators to help students who may be stuck in their countries to keep up with their schoolwork.

Rivera feels a bit “helpless” with the situation, but encourages students to focus on unity as they organize.

“We’re so unsure of what’s going to hap-

pen governmentally in the next few weeks and months, everybody’s trying to tread carefully because if you end up spending your efforts to create some march or oncampus event to unite the student body, then in two weeks something worse happens, as sad as it sounds, the students may not feel as welcome to participate again in something,” he said. “It’s really rough territory if I’m being honest, for lack of a better term, it’s pretty shitty.” email: ashley.inkumsah@ubspectrum.com

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This 5-week interactive, skill development-focused group will help to strengthen students’ resiliency by assessing and building upon current strengths, develop strategies for overcoming obstacles and reaching goals with “more power and more smarts”, enhance their belief in their ability to perform well in challenging situations, and build their support networks. Contact: Sharon Mitchell (smitch@buffalo.edu) for more information. Begins April 6.

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Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:30pm 240 Student Union (Intercultural and Diversity Center) This is a weekly free meeting which brings together U.S. and international students for conversation and fun. Students play games, talk, and enjoy getting to know each other. International tea and snacks are provided. Contact: elenayak@buffalo.edu

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Songs recommended by UB students BRENTON J. BLANCHET STAFF WRITER

It may not feel like spring, but with the second semester ahead it’s time for new experiences, new classes and, of course, new music.

Leave last semester’s tunes behind and take a look at what fellow UB students are listening to right now.

John Mayer – “Love on the Weekend” This track would be a perfect fit to any mellow playlist. Its simple melody and relaxing chord progressions make for a quality song. Mayer’s charming acoustic love song is a big hit among his fans and music lovers alike. Caitlyn Divita, sophomore communication major, recommended this tune.

Machine Gun Kelly ft. Camila Cabello – “Bad Things” When a rising pop star and a popular rapper team up, magic happens. “Bad Things” is a dark yet catchy love song making waves in the rap/hip hop community. Cabello’s intense and luring chorus should be enough of a reason to give the song a try. Luke Gordon, a freshman engineering major, recommended this track.

Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You” The popular singer/songwriter’s new track is infectious. Its consistent beat and simple melody leaves fans with everything they could have wanted from their favorite singer. This song makes it evident that Sheeran is as good of a storyteller as he is a musician. Clarissa Swain, a sophomore psychology major, recommended this song.

Green Butter – “Velvet Sofa” The first week of classes can be exhausting.

At times, the last thing anyone wants to listen to is a hype song or anything slightly stress

provoking. That’s where this song comes into play – its lack of lyrics and repeated guitar melody create a relaxing listening experience. Dayna Boone, freshman biological science major, recommended this track.

King Krule – “Baby Blue” This is quite the mellow tune to dive into, but it’s far from sleepy. Deep vocals, drowned-out percussion and smooth guitar all create one unique track. Desiree Davenport, a freshman speech pathology major, recommended this track.

Twenty One Pilots – “House of Gold” Twenty One Pilots released this 2013 track before all of their radio play. It depicts a mother asking her child to take care of her when the child’s father passes away – lyrics that are abnormal for popular music airwaves. The song has a distinct folk sound, as its ukulele picking and eventual hard-hitting bass drum can be compared to that of Mumford and Sons. Aya Balan, a sophomore biomedical sciences major, recommended this song.

Disturbed – “The Sound of Silence” It’s always difficult for a cover to compare to the original, but this one comes pretty close. The song is originally performed by Simon and Garfunkel, but Disturbed takes this track to another level and brings the listener on a journey. The beginning of the track consists of quieter vocals and darker instrumentation, but as the song progresses, that quickly changes. Tori Brooks, a freshman psychology major, recommended this tune.

21 Savage ft. Future – “X” 21 Savage is one of those rappers whose specialty is his smooth sound. The rapper can say anything over this hypnotic beat and make it sound catchy and appealing. A Fu-

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ture feature doesn’t hurt the track with his quick rhymes and unique style. Take both of these powerhouse rappers and throw them over a Metro Boomin production and you’ve got a hit on your hands. This song was recommended by Steven Wind, a freshman accounting major.

Pink Floyd – “Welcome to the Machine” Pink Floyd’s industrial sound can be seen as a metaphor for the beginning of the spring semester. Julien Massaux, a freshman political science major, recommended this track for its rock-solid synth tracks and dark energy throughout the tune.

The synths are arguably the most enticing part of “Welcome to the Machine.” The track’s guitar brings a sense of familiarity and does a great job at tying it all together.

Tiesto ft. Kyler England – “Take Me” Every playlist needs a solid dance track and Tiesto’s 2013 hit qualifies to be just that. The lyrical repetition, hard drums and instrumental drop all make up for a great track. The melody leading up to the chorus is a reminder of ’80s dance pop. This song comes from Matt Sloan, a junior communication major.

Chance the Rapper – “Blessings” Coloring Book was undoubtedly one of the best records of last year. This creative, jazzy tune is one of the most popular cuts off the album. No Chance song is complete without fun lyricism and a catchy trumpet melody.

The second version of the song comes at the end of Chance’s mixtape. It starts with more unique lyricism and ends with even more soul than before. Yadelli Ule, a sophomore international business major, recommended this tune.

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the listener with some soulful pop music. A woman’s chopped voice before the chorus adds a unique quality to the catchy tune. This song will easily have listeners clapping along within moments of pressing the play button.

Kerry Giovanniello, a sophomore political science major, recommended this song.

The Chainsmokers – “Paris” The past two hits by the Chainsmokers have been massive pop songs with big drops – yet “Paris” is the exact opposite. The song features a far more condensed vibe. This works for the song, as its lyrics capture the listeners’ focus rather than flashy instrumentals. Julia Box, a sophomore health and human services major, recommended this song.

Ugly God – “Water” If repetition is what makes a catchy rap song in today’s musical climate, then Ugly God has followed the formula. The simplicity of this tune calls back to tracks Lil B has put out in the past. The simplistic beat and lyrics of “Water” make for an easy listen to modern rap fans. This track was recommended by Jake Raher, a freshman accounting major. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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His father couldn’t walk through the bazaar without stopping to shake someone’s hand or greet someone. When he came to the U.S., he lost that.

“He doesn’t have that feeling anymore, he doesn’t know people, people don’t respect him like that and at his age, 56-years-old. I don’t want to think of myself at that age coming to a new country with a new language, new culture, adjusting to that,” Uddin said.

Uddin’s family sent his father back home regularly in the beginning to help with the depression and loneliness.

Still, Uddin said he considers his family’s sacrifice small compared to the refugees fleeing war-torn countries like Syria or Sudan.

“That’s when I think about the betrayal that I felt immediately after the executive order, because people come here with the dream and the hope that we’re welcoming them and accepting them because they’re going through so much,” Uddin said. “…So once you see things like that you’re like did I actually make the right decision?”

Perception of Islam Albert Mashkulli, a sophomore mathematics and political science major, is from Albania, a Muslim-majority country near Greece. Mashkulli said people only hear what the media tells them about Islam.

“There’s about 1.7 billion Muslims in the world; if we’re all extremists or terrorists then the whole world would be destroyed,” Mashkulli said. “The root word for Islam is ‘salam,’ which means peace in Arabic and if that can’t explain what the religion is actually about, then I don’t know.”

Haque said Islam, like all religions, is about peace and ISIS doesn’t represent Muslims anymore than the KKK represents Christians.

Rezwan Karim, a junior electrical engineering major, said it is too late to rely on protests; he believes change needs to start with Trump.

“Trump is trying to stop terrorism by stopping immigrants but what he doesn’t see is that America is a nation of immigrants from the beginning.”

Islamophobia, or a dislike or prejudice against Muslims or those who practice Islam has been on the rise since the attacks on 9/11. Terrorist groups like ISIS, who mercilessly kill hundreds of innocent people, exasperate these fears.

Although ISIS has statistically killed more Muslims than non-Muslims, many people remain ignorant of these facts, according to Karim.

“Terrorism isn’t Islam, it’s extremism and that can come from any religion, any nation,” Karim said.

After the ban Uddin said even though his country wasn’t banned, he wouldn’t feel comfortable traveling outside of the country. He said there is a growing fear that Trump’s policies will expand to include more Muslim-majority nations.

Musa Alsaedi, a senior civil engineering major, was born in Yemen, one of the nations banned. His family has lived in the U.S. for four generations now.

Alsaedi’s uncle owns businesses and houses and his children work for the government. When he tried to return after visiting a friend in Jordan, Alsaedi’s uncle was kicked off the plane.

His uncle is now stuck, alone, with no one in Yemen to go back to. His business, his family, his house, is all in the U.S. “It’s just heartbreaking,” Alsaedi said.

“Getting kicked from your own country that you’ve been trying to build and put effort to upgrade and it just feels like you’re getting kicked from your own home or something.

You cannot express it in words.”

Alsaedi said his family is scared, but also surprised and waiting for other people to defend them.

“It’s just disappointing, you know? Everybody who leaves Yemen or any country and comes to the U.S., they have dreams and they just can’t imagine one day that they will be kicked out of this country one day for no reason,” he said.

Uddin said he doesn’t think the ban will keep the country safe, but rather, plays into the extremist’s narrative.

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“Extremists are constantly fighting to prove that we’re at war with the United States. You know, ‘they’re against us, they’re our enemies’ and this ban just reinforces what the extremists are fighting for,” Uddin said. “Look at that, they’ll say, ‘they’re banning our people, they’re banning innocent people, they’re bombarding our people.”

The silver lining: what comes next Haque said the best thing for people to do is to talk to a Muslim and make a friend.

“Don’t think about the religion, focus on the human being,” Haque said. “I know a lot of people who came here from Iraq, Iran, Syria, they came here to be in America.

They want their kids to go to school, they want to learn English.”

Samiha Islam, Muslim Student Association president, said Trump’s policies have had inadvertent, but positive effects.

“As much as it’s been a hard few days, it’s also been some of my proudest few days,” Islam said.

Islam said growing up as a Muslim, you are told to stay “under the radar” and “stay out

of trouble,” because parents understand their children may not have the same rights as “normal” Americans if they do get into trouble.

She said Trump has given a voice to the Muslim community in an “unprecedented way.”

“We’re supposed to welcome these people with open arms and help them have a better life,” said Jacklyn Deniston, a senior psychology and health and human services major. “Most of them have the same beliefs and values as many of us. They are us, we’re all the same.”

Islam said watching people from all over the world come together to speak in one voice against the Islamophobia, has inspired and motivated a lot of Muslims.

“And that’s really the silver lining, because for years Muslims would pray to not be on the media because if we were it was usually not for a good thing,” Islam said. “But now we’re in the media for something amazing and incredible; vigils, protests, marches, happening across the country, that’s powerful.” email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com

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February movie guide This month’s releases are scant while preparing for Hollywood’s biggest night DAVID TUNIS-GARCIA ARTS EDITOR

February is an important month in the movie industry, mostly because it is home to the Academy Awards.

While the stars prepare to pat themselves on the back and write their acceptance speeches – where they’ll go on about their political agendas at this year’s ceremony– the actual film releases for the month are pretty bare.

The noteworthy releases are made up of mostly sequels and spin offs, but are from solid franchises and look to deliver on the promise of their predecessors.

“John Wick: Chapter 2” Feb. 10 Keanu Reeves is back out of retirement again as John Wick in this sequel to the grossly under-appreciated film from 2014.

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“John Wick” was a throwback to an era of simple action films with a heavy dose of Hong Kong action cinema and Spaghetti Western thrown in.

Directed by stunt coordinators from “The Matrix,” it allowed Reeves to do what he does best, which is look cool and kick guys in the back of the head.

“Fifty Shades Darker” Feb. 10 Drop your socks and grab your Crocs, because it’s about to get wet on this ride. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan return as Anastasia Steele and Christina Grey. The film comes just in time for boring couples to watch together on Valentine’s Day before going home to the usual night of even-paced missionary.

But this time, with a blindfold.

After the events of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” Ana tries to move on from her relationship with Christian. But when a wounded Christian manages to convince Ana to come back to him, she says she will do so, but under her conditions.

There is actual talent behind these movies, somehow. Sam Taylor-Johnson – who directed the first film – is a good director, but she was given nothing to work with in a bland script with thinly drawn characters, led by two stars with zero chemistry. Director James Foley (“Glengarry Glen Ross,” watch it) would appear to be inheriting the same issues in this sequel.

“The Lego Batman Movie” Feb. 10 A spin off of “The Lego Movie,” Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”) reprises his role as the Caped Crusader in this animated film. Aided by his young ward, Robin (Michael Cera) and Batgirl (Rosario Dawson) Batman must learn about friendship and the power of teamwork in order to defeat the Joker (Zach Galifianakis).

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Arnett can do arrogance like no other which translates perfectly to this comedic take on Batman. Also, Billy Dee Williams will finally be able to do his take on Two Face after playing Harvey Dent in both of Tim Burton’s Batman films. He was replaced by Tommy Lee Jones, who seemed mostly interested in aping Jack Nicholson and cashing a paycheck.

“A Cure for Wellness” Feb. 17 A young executive (Dane DeHaan) is sent to collect the CEO of his company from a wellness center located in the Swiss Alps. But when he suspects that there may be more to the spa’s treatments than there seems, he finds himself diagnosed with the same disease as the center’s patients by the facility’s director (Jason Isaacs, “Harry Potter”).

Gore Verbinski returns to some of his horror roots with this psychological thriller after spending the last decade of his career in Disney World, directing the original “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy and the flop that was “The Lone Ranger.” This will be Verbinski’s first film to not feature Johnny Depp since 2005’s “The Weather Man” so let’s hope DeHaan proves to be a suitable replacement. The actor has done some strong work, particularly as the star of “Chronicle,” the found footage superhero film from 2012.

“Fist Fight” Feb. 17 When high school teacher Andy Campbell (Charlie Day) accidentally gets his colleague Ron Strickland (Ice Cube) fired from his job, Strickland utters three simple sentences: “Parking lot. After school. It’s on.”

That’s a simple enough set up. The idea of high school teachers Charlie Day and Ice Cube engaged in fisticuffs sounds like it has comic potential. Director Richie Keen, while this is his first feature film, has directed some of the funniest episodes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” also starring Day. But we all know the real star of this film.

Miss Monet, an intense drama teacher with an infatuation for Mr. Strickland, will be portrayed by none other than “Mad Men’s” Christina Hendricks who wields a butterfly knife in the film’s trailer.

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Best Super Bowl 51 prop bets THOMAS ZAFONTE ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

How long will the National Anthem be? Under/over two minutes and nine seconds.

It may seem like a long song, but most Super Bowl performances of the Star Spangled Banner only go a little over two minutes. The time OddsMaker has for this years’ performance is two minutes and nine seconds.

Pick: Under Will the National Anthem have any mistakes?

No one knows if Luke Bryan will make a mistake during his National Anthem, but a lot of people are hoping he will. Many performers of the National Anthem have mumbled their words or completely omitted lines from the anthem. If someone botching the National Anthem is something you hope for, now you have a chance to bet on it.

Pick: No mistake Coin toss: Heads or tails?

Perhaps the most important coin toss in sports. All you have to do is pick a side.

Pick: Heads How many times will Rob Gronkowski be mentioned? Over/ under three times Even when injured, Gronk is always a topic of discussion for the New England Patriots. The Pats All-Pro tight end’s absence will likely be a topic of discussion at some point in the game.

Pick: Over What will Lady Gaga’s first song be?

The safe bet here is one of her more rec-

ognizable songs. With that in mind, I am going to have to go with “Bad Romance” since it’s arguably her biggest hit.

Pick: “Bad Romance” Who will be the MVP of the game?

Who you bet for here likely depends on who you expect to win the game. And if you’re picking the Pats, how can you go wrong with Tom Brady?

Pick: Brady Will the 1991-1994 Buffalo Bills be mentioned?

If the Bills get a mention, it will most likely be for one of their Super Bowl appearances. The most famous Super Bowl losers of all time aren’t expected to be brought up,

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but if the game comes down to a field goal, don’t be stunned if the 1991 Bills get a mention. Fox loves to bring up historic games between plays.

Pick: Yes Which company gets the first commercial?

Perhaps the hardest bet on the list, this one is a complete guess. My advice is to go with a usual advertiser. Coke, Budweiser and Doritos are all solid picks. The opening spot is something many companies are eyeing. So go with the most popular product you enjoy.

Pick: Doritos

Will deflategate be brought up?

The hottest topic of the offseason is still being discussed all the way to the Super Bowl. Was it fair? Not the question to care about now, the real question is will it be brought up. The whole thing was a public relations nightmare for the NFL, so it would seem unrealistic for it to be a talking point. But if the start of the Patriots season is brought up, Brady’s four-game ban may be enough to get them talking.

Pick: Deflategate will be brought up email: thomas.zafonte@ubspectrum.com

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The Rundown: Winter break A breakdown of UB Athletics over the winter break

DANIEL PETRUCCELLI ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s basketball (15-5, 5-4 Mid-American Conference) After starting the season hot and jumping out to a 10-0 start, the Buffalo Bulls women’s team faced their first taste of defeat this season when they fell to Harvard 74-62 in their second game after Christmas. The team has cooled down since and have a 6-5 record since the start of break.

Head Coach Felicia Legette-Jack has been looking to mix things up and has inserted junior forward Mariah Suchan into the starting line up as well two freshmen, guard Theresa Onwuka and forward Summer Hemphill. The team is 4-1 in their last five and look to get things back on track.

Men’s basketball (10-12, 4-5 MAC) The men’s basketball team has been going through a lot of ups and downs this season.

They’ve spent most of the season around the .500 mark and continued that through the break as they are 5-5 since the end of last semester. They struggled in close games and lost three different games by two points or less.

The Bulls also received bad news over the break when freshman forward Quate McKinzie broke his hand against Ohio and has missed the last six games. In the first game since students returned to school, the Bulls put up 101 points during their “Bulls Jam” night. This is the highest scoring Division I game for the Bulls in over 10 years.

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Senior forward David Kadiri throws down a dunk against Central Michigan. Men’s basketball is hoping to continue to get back on track following a slow start to the season.

falo Bulls wrestling team has been having a great season so far. In the latest NCAA coaches panel rankings UB had six wres-

tlers ranked. Two wrestlers finished in the top 25. Redshirt sophomore Bryan Lantry was ranked 18th at 133-pounds and Se-

nior James Benjamin was ranked 22nd at 197-pounds.

The team went 4-1 in the month of January. They were dominant in their wins and three of their victories were by 29 points or more. Their only loss came against No. 7 ranked Missouri.

Men’s soccer It was an eventful January for the UB Bulls soccer team. Former head coach Stu Riddle left the program to accept the head coaching position at Northern Kentucky.

Davie Carmichael has taken over the head coaching position after spending the past two seasons as a member of Riddle’s staff.

Russell Cicerone made history when he became the first player in UB history to be selected in the MLS draft. He was selected in the fourth round by the Portland Timbers. He was also the first player in UB history invited to the MLS combine.

Swimming and diving The swimming and diving team had some notable accomplishments over break. The men’s team snapped Eastern Michigan’s win streak of 72-straight MAC duals. The streak started during the 1997-98 season.

Senior Nick Rodriguez was named MAC diver of the week after his performance in the UB diving invitational. Rodriguez and teammate junior Dan Roche have both qualified for the NCAA zones.

Tennis (1-2) The men’s tennis team opened their season over the break. The first match was tough and they fell 6-1 to Cornell, gaining their only point from doubles play. Things improved in a close 4-3 loss to Yale, before the Bulls finally scored their first victory in a 5-2 defeat of the Brown Bears.

The women’s team has yet to open their season but had a good showing in the preseason polls. They were chosen as the favorites in the regular season and tied with Ball State as co-favorites in the tournament. email: daniel.petruccelli@ubspectrum.com

Spectrum Super Bowl predictions Sports desk gives their picks for the Super Bowl SPORTS DESK MICHAEL AKELSON, SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is one the greatest defensive minds the NFL has ever seen. He and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will have their hands full on Super Bowl Sunday. The Falcons boast the seventh highest scoring offense in NFL history.

History tells us Belichick will find the opposing team’s strength and take it away, making somebody else beat you. But with Atlanta’s offense, there is no easy answer.

Julio Jones is the man to stop, but the Falcons are stacked with weapons and can beat the Patriots in many different ways. New England allowed the least points in the league this season, but they haven’t seen an offense of this caliber all year. Matt Ryan is the real deal this year and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan’s brilliance has put him in the best situation of his career. The Falcons will be able to score.

However, what they will not be able to do is stop the Patriots. Atlanta’s young, athletic defense has played well in recent weeks, but Tom Brady and Belichick should be able to pick apart this inexperienced unit.

I predict a close game and there’s nobody in the history of the league I’d want as the quarterback in a close Super Bowl more than Brady.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 34, ATLANTA FALCONS 31 DAN PETRUCCELLI, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Falcons looked phenomenal against Green Bay on both sides of the ball in the NFC Championship Game and are going

into the Super Bowl with a ton of momentum. But waiting for them in Houston is a juggernaut. The Patriots have been way too good this season for it to stop now. Atlanta’s defense has stepped up in the playoffs and has caused two turnovers in both playoff games, including a crucial forced fumble against Green Bay that swung the tide in the Packers game. But, New England had one of the top defenses in the league all season and they have been performing well in the playoffs.

The quarterback spot will be the main difference in this game. Matt Ryan is a good quarterback who can put up big numbers, but he just isn’t on the same level as Tom

Brady. Brady has been on a tear all year and it doesn’t matter who’s on the field with him, or against him, he is finding a way to succeed. I see Brady dominating this game and establishing himself as the most successful quarterback in NFL history.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 27, ATLANTA FALCONS 17

THOMAS ZAFONTE, ASST. SPORTS EDITOR After spending most of the playoffs doubting the Patriots, I go into the Super Bowl confident in a New England win. The teams stack up incredibly when it comes to offense. Brady has had an amazing postseason, even without his safety net Rob Gronkowski. Yet, Matt Ryan has been even

better. With Ryan in the pocket and Julio Jones out wide, the Falcons have proved to be unstoppable on offense this postseason.

If the game becomes a shootout I see it going Atlanta’s way.

But that’s why the Pats won’t let it come down to that. If there’s one clear advantage the Pats hold, it is their defense. While not Bill Belichick’s greatest defensive unit, it has the d-line to create pressure in the pocket to stop Ryan from going on a tear. No matter what either team’s defense does, both offensives will still be getting points on the board.

I see the game being close until the Pats take it over in the fourth quarter.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 31, ATLANTA FALCONS 21 email: sports@ubspectrum.com

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