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Halima Jibril wants everyone to know that Muslim people are not a threat. “We are not terrorists, we are refugees,” Jibril said. Jibril was among the thousands of people that participated in the “No Ban, No Wall” rally at Columbus Park on Sunday. The rally was a response to President Donald Trump’s recent travel ban executive order. Open Buffalo, a community organization that advocates for social and economic justice, organized the rally. Roughly 2,000 people participated in the protest. The rally featured speakers from the Buffalo community, including a Methodist pastor, an imam, social justice advocates, as well as local refugees and immigrants who shared their personal stories. The crowd participated in chants like “no ban, no wall, sanctuary for all,” and carried signs with slogans such as “no human is illegal” and “love not hate makes America great.” Hawa Ali, a Somalian refugee, said she and her friends wanted to stand up for other Muslim refugees. “We wanted to protest because we are Muslims, too. [Muslims] are peaceful; we are not terrorists. We came here because we ran away from war,” Ali said. There are currently 5,000 refugees in the city of Buffalo, according to India Walton, a registered nurse and community activist who spoke at the rally.
“We have a large number of immigrants in Buffalo and they are an asset to our community. We don’t want them to feel unwelcome,” said Karen Hopkins, a rally attendee. Walton thinks Buffalo should officially become a sanctuary city. A sanctuary city is a city that restricts state and local governments from alerting federal authorities about people who may be in the country illegally, according to The Washington Post. “Make Buffalo a sanctuary city,” Walton said. “We don’t just want it in principle, we want it in practice. Hate is not something we tolerate in the Queen City.” Protester Sarah Fiegel also said America has a “responsibility” to accept refugees and immigrants. “This is supposed to be a safe place to come if you are being persecuted,” Fiegel said. “But now our leadership is saying we don’t stand for that. Not welcoming immigrants is fundamentally un-American.” UB pharmacy student Jamie Light thinks Trump’s executive order is “not a testament to our freedom.” “Freedom means you should be able to get
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Roughly 2,000 people participated in the “No Ba, No Wall” rally at Columbus Park on Sunday afternoon. Local refugees and immigrants, along with students and other members of the community, held signs and shared their personal stories.
into this country through due process if you have a good reason to be here and pose no threat to anyone,” Light said. “Trump is making this ban without even giving these people a chance to testify for themselves. There should not be an immigration ban and we do not need a wall. There’s a lot of problems right now but, but the solution isn’t fear.”
Speakers also called upon the crowd to take action against the Trump administration, encouraged rally attendees to vote in midterm elections and participate in community activism. “We are resisting. This is only the beginning,” Walton said. email: maddy.fowler@ubspectrum.com
UB students protest Trump’s travel ban executive order
ASHLEY INKUMSAH SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
Roughly 200 UB students gathered in freezing cold temperatures on Friday holding signs that encouraged solidarity, waving flags of their native countries and chanting “No Trump. No KKK. No fascist USA.” Students gathered outside of O’Brian Hall from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. to protest President Donald Trump’s recent travel ban executive order. The executive order suspended travel visas from seven Muslim-majority countries, suspended the U.S. refugee program and
stopped Syrians from entering the country for 120 days. The Black Law Student Association (BSLA) and Muslim Student Association (MSA) held the protest to promote solidarity on campus. One hundred and twenty two UB students and 20 staff members and employees are affected by the travel ban. The protest began outside of O’Brian Hall and continued into the Student Union Lobby. A few Trump supporters also began a counter-protest, holding up signs that read, “Make America Great Again.” Many students who attended the rally asked for their names to be concealed, out
of fear for their immigration status. “[My family and friends] are saddened because they’ve all been here doing research and studies, are graduate students and now they all feel imprisoned here and have no rights to say how they feel,” said an Iranian student at the protest who wished to remain anonymous. “They’re all desperate, feeling like they cannot continue education, they cannot follow their dreams in a land that is a well-known land for freedom, opportunities and democracy. They all feel like they’re harmed by these undemocratic orders which are affecting them all.”
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Hundreds of UB students gathered on Friday outside of O’Brian hall to protest President Donald Trump’s recent travel ban executive order.
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Students should challenge other students’ beliefs College campuses should be a place for safe, meaningful dialogue We do not spend more than $20,000 a year to stay in our comfort zones. If our views and beliefs aren’t challenged, what is the point of higher education? Our editorial board agrees that being at UB has made us change our outlook on politics, religion and our everyday choices. Our editors admitted to holding onto unpopular beliefs before attending UB. Some of us believed gender neutral bathrooms were unnecessary. Others didn’t find the rationality behind “safe spaces” on a college campus. Some felt protesting was counterproductive. Our beliefs have changed because of the welcoming nature at UB. Students have taken advantage of the diverse campus to start dis-
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The violent outbreak at UC Berkely that started off as a peaceful protest against the planned appearance of Milo Yiannopoulos was disappointing. College campuses should be safe places to exercise your First Amendment right without fearing the possibility of being brutally attacked. We hope UB students do not turn to violence as a form of expression. We hope UB students will not risks other students’ lives in an attempt to be heard. The Spectrum is not supporting Yiannopoulos’ views but we are also not supporting UC Berkely’s reaction. People fail to realize that listening to the other side does not mean you are in agreement. It means you are willing to learn, whether that
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cussions. The anti-Trump protest and the counter protest on campus Friday evening shows that the most crucial discussions are happening outside of the classrooms. We should take what our English professors once taught us and apply it to real life. Find an argument. Defend your argument with examples. Counterargue the other side and do so in a clean, concise and professional manner. And most importantly, leave room for critique and be prepared to make edits. Be prepared to be told that you are wrong. That is the downside of having such a solid stance on a particular issue. We hate being told we are wrong.
Milo Yiannopoulos, the controversial editor of Breitbart news, refers to himself cheekily as the “dangerous f*gg*t.” Whether or not he’s earned his own nickname is unclear. What is clear is that Yiannopoulos’s opposition, namely those on college campuses, will be much more dangerous to progressive causes than he will. I see my own views challenged regularly by other UB students. We have an active College Republicans group who share the same room with the College Democrats. If all college students were as thinskinned as we are portrayed, this would be a small miracle. Yiannopoulos claims to bring an alternative ideology onto college campuses, which have long been
accused of being dominated by the far-left. But if Yiannopoulos was really concerned with young, impressionable students hearing valid, conservative perspectives, he wouldn’t try so hard to shock, offend and upset. He would talk about foreign policy, or the national debt, or government waste. Yiannopoulos isn’t a conservative, he’s a troll. There is much more middleground on this campus than Yiannopoulos would let us believe – but instances like the UC Berkley riot play so beautifully into a different narrative; one that paints all college students as temperamental crybabies incapable of discussion. Even looking at Berkley, the protest was almost entirely peaceful. Until it wasn’t. Clips of students dancing or carrying signs with their friends were quickly overshadowed by violent protesting. And maybe it feels good. Maybe it feels cathartic to see a physical response fitting how you’d like to react to some of the things Yiannopoulos says. It’s human nature to want to react as strongly as you feel – it’s what makes it so hard to ignore an instigative text rather than respond. But it’s also a short-term solution that causes more problems
than it solves. Worse than that, it’s a reaction predicated on a feeling, not a principle. Part of Yiannopoulos’s popularity relies on a growing disdain for “overly-PC culture.” In the past few years, college campuses have grown notorious for their sensitivity, with stories like Oberlin students calling to remove General Tsao chicken for its cultural insensitivity. Last fall, a video of a Yale student circulated, which showed her shouting at the school’s president to “shut the f*ck up” while he attempted to have a conversation with her about culturally appropriating Halloween costumes. Plenty of students agree that cultural appropriation is wrong, but how many students would actually speak to an administrator like that? These few examples of the college campus “social justice warrior” don’t represent many college students. Many young progressives are open to discussion – their beliefs are based on tolerance and open-mindedness. But instead, these few stories of violent protests or extreme views are fueling the national conversation about free speech on college campuses. Middle-aged columnists who haven’t been on a campus in years hear these stories and put out a think-piece on our “entitled millennial generation” and our “eroding academies.”
means learning that you’re wrong or simply learning that there are people who have valid arguments dissimilar to your own. Students should challenge other students’ beliefs. There should be counterprotests. There should be debates. That is what meaningful dialogue is. You are doing a disservice to yourself and to your campus by turning a blind eye to the other side. The country is divided right now, but that doesn’t mean everyone should stay in their own little bubble. We are educated college students, but engaging in ignorant behavior makes us ignorant. Let down your shield and let in a new perspective. You don’t have to accept it, but you do have to listen. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
“So long as people are prevented from saying true things in public life for political correctness, there’ll still be a need for me,” Yiannopoulos said in a CNN interview. “And I’ll never stop.” That’s kind of the point here: Yiannopoulos sees himself as delivering young college students from a liberal agenda being forced upon them. Unless you’re protesting Milo’s very existence or his fundamental right to speak (which is pretty much a dead-end unless you’re rewriting the First Amendment) you would be better off ignoring his message. Because it isn’t for you. He may be a troll, but he’s a troll who is now controlling a narrative, which our future is a part of. It is a narrative which, at least to an extent, elected President Donald Trump – another man lauded for “saying what he really feels” no matter how horrifying that thought is. If we want to take back our image as young, tolerant college students, we have to be careful and have a principled, rational response to people like him. One I would recommend: either go listen to him, or completely ignore it. Forget the date. Skip class that day, go to Panera Bread while he’s there. Donate to Planned Parenthood in his name. An unprincipled, reckless response from the left will do more long-term cultural and political damage than a cheeky British troll in a fur coat’s views on Black Lives Matter. email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com
Money Talk: President Trump pulls US out of TPP deal What does the US stand to lose from backing out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS FEATURES EDITOR
Trump signed the executive order to withdraw the US from the deal, which he claims to have been “talking about for a long time.” The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is comprised of 11 nations: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam and Japan – with the US being the
former twelfth member. The nations combined represent 40 percent of the world’s economy. China is noticeably excluded from the deal, despite being a major player in the Pacific. Trump has made many comments about China and Mexico taking jobs and opportunities from the US, but the aim of the TPP was to “level the playing field” of the member nations. The deal was meant to increase trade between member nations by removing tariffs and other trade barriers. The removal of these trade barriers between member nations would put pressure on China to lower their trade tariffs even more, lessen advantages given to stateowned firms and respect the intellectual property. Trade between the US and Chi-
na in 2015 was $116.2 billion exports to China, with $483.9 billion in imports to the US, accounting for a deficit of $367 billion. The deal was intended to increase U.S. trade and strengthen our overall trading power, but, more importantly, increase the U.S. strength and presence in Asia. By pulling away from the deal, American businesses could be negatively affected from the lack of trade or changing trade patterns and laws. Since leaving the deal, we also lose that presence in Asia, which could be vital to China’s continued growth. Business students should take note of this – it will directly affect what students after them learn about trade, as well as impact their ability to find jobs within this field. The lack of presence in Asia will also affect students, both international and domestic, who were looking to migrate towards the Pacific for jobs in that field. For our president to speak so strongly on curbing China’s pow-
er without having any type of proposal in mind causes concern. It is especially discomforting that Trump came into office with a plan in place to scrap the deal. A knee-jerk reaction to the effects of globalization, a step inward towards isolation doesn’t do much to strengthen the US’ image abroad, nor does it do much to save jobs in the US. This can be seen in Trump’s attempt to save jobs in carrier, which when all was said and done, only 500 jobs were saved from going abroad, at a price tag of $7 million over the course of 10 years. Without an increase in trade, there’s a lesser demand for American-made products abroad, therefore more jobs can be expected to be lost by pulling out of this deal. Furthermore, this will most likely lead to an increase in imports of Chinese-made products. email: kenneth.thomas@ubspectrum.com
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President Tripathi signs letter concerning immigration President Satish Tripathi along with many other college and university presidents nationwide signed a letter on Friday to President Donald Trump, according to a press release. The letter was asking Trump to rescind his executive order of the immigration ban. The letter said the order “unfairly targets” the seven countries. UB is continuing to monitor how the executive order will affect the UB population.
Federal judge to allow for the transport of liquid nuclear waste on Peace Bridge A U.S. District Court Judge ruled Thursday that the U.S. Energy Department met its requirements for transporting 6,000 gallons of liquid nuclear waste material from Ontario to South Carolina, according to The Buffalo News. The nuclear waste shipments could be shipped over Peace Bridge and through Buffalo. The shipments are part of an effort to “repatriate” its nuclear material.
UB debuts Clinical and Translational Science Institute UB debuted its newly renamed clinical consortium the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) on Feb. 3. The renaming was done in “an effort to more accurately reflect its collaborative and scientific missions,” according to a UB news release. CTSI’s new logo is also consistent with UB’s rebranding initiative, which started last year. CTSI won the Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health in 2015.
“Know your rights” open house held in Buffalo An informational open house in Buffalo on Saturday welcomed refugees and immigrants. Interpreters of nine languages attended the open house, according to TWC. A crowd of people raised a flag that said “Refugees welcome” with Mayor Byron Brown earlier that morning. This event was held one day after Trump’s controversial immigration ban was put to a nationwide halt.
NATIONALLY GLOBALLY Court of Appeals denies Trump’s immigration ban request The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit issued a ruling on Friday, which denied Trump’s request for an “immediate stay” on the temporary block of his travel ban executive order, according to CNN. Trump called the decision “ridiculous” and referred to the judge as a “so-called judge.” Trump’s Department of Justice filed an appeal against the ruling on Saturday. They argued the power to “expel or exclude aliens is a fundamental sovereign attribute, delegated by Congress to the executive branch of government and largely immune from judicial control.” The Appeals court will make a final decision in the ruling on Monday. Trump defends Putin Trump defended Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Fox News interview with Bill O’Reilly, which aired on Sunday. Trump said people who think the U.S. does not engage in “strongman practices” are naive. Trump also said while he has respect for many people, “that doesn’t mean [he’s] going to get along” with Putin. He also said Putin could be a valuable ally to the U.S. through its fight against terror. When O’Reilly responded stating that Putin was a killer, Trump said, “There are a lot of killers. We’ve got a lot of killers. You think our country’s so innocent?”
Navigating Buffalo snow UB, AAA hold winter driving course for students LINDSAY GILDER
Check your tires Good tires are crucial to safe driving in the winter. They lend your car good traction and give you more control out on the roads. AAA suggests investing in a pair of winter tires, which aren’t essential, but have wider and deeper tread grooves, giving your car a better grip in potentially icy conditions. Keep jumper cables in your car Cold temperatures sometimes lead to
Avalanches in Pakistan and Afghanistan leaves at least 59 dead A mass of snow provoked a series of avalanches along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan, which killed at least 59 people in the two countries, according to CNN. The death toll may increase as more victims are being discovered, the Nuristan Province Governor Hafiz Abdul Qayum said. email: news@ubspectrum.com
lowing distance to the car in front of you. A car stopping short in front of you could cause you to slide and even spin out, so having room for any sliding will keep both you and your car out of trouble.
Know your brakes When driving through the snow, it is important to know if your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). These brakes help you maintain control of the car in case you have to stop abruptly and without them your wheels can lock up and you’ll lose control of your car. Most cars now do have ABS, but either way, the best way to keep control of your car when stopping is using threshold breaking. This involves slowly “pumping” your brakes instead of using consistent pressure or jamming on them in the event of a short stop.
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Buffalo receives almost 100 inches on average of snow each year. Students end up driving quite frequently in snowy conditions and icy streets and most young drivers don’t have much experience driving in these conditions. Margaret Roche, a secretary at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), said many international students are not from snowy climates and are not accustomed to the snow. Almost 18 percent of UB students are international and ISSS felt it would be helpful to team up with AAA and hold a winter driving course to teach students how to drive safely through the season. “It’s important to get across [to these students] that they are not driving on dry pavement, and they need to slow down,” Roche said. Only one student attended Friday’s winter driving course so here are some tips you missed.
Global protests ensue against Trump’s executive order Protesters gathered internationally in cities like London, Paris, Berlin and Sydney to rally against Trump’s travel ban. Thousands of people marched from the U.S. Embassy to Downing Street against the executive order on Feb. 4 in London. People also marched from the Brandenburg Gate to the U.S. Embassy in Berlin. They held signs that read, “Let them in,” “Liberty” and “No to Trump.”
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UB students drive down Lee Road on North Campus. International Student and Scholar Services teamed up with AAA on Friday to hold a course on how to drive safely in the winter.
stubborn car batteries and a dead car can be very dangerous in a winter storm. Keeping a pair of jumper cables in your car and even a portable jumper can save you a lot of time and stress in the event of a dead battery. UPD will also help jump your car if it dies on campus.
Replace your wiper blades With all the snow and slush on the roads, your car’s windshield can easily become dirty and obstruct your view. In poor conditions visibility can make a huge difference in your safety, so it is important to check your wiper blades. If you’re using your wipers and see streaks, it might be time to invest in a new pair. Don’t forget to keep some windshield
wiper fluid in your car in case you run out; it’s great for clearing salt and anything else that might get stuck on your windshield.
Pack an emergency driving kit An emergency kit can be the difference between life and death if you get stranded on the roads in a snowstorm. AAA suggests packing water, a granola bar, a blanket, sand and a phone charger. Sand seems like a strange part of your kit, but it can be put down in front of your tires to give your car some grip and get you going again if you’re stuck. Keep an eight-to-10 second following distance In the event of skidding and sliding on an icy road, it is important to keep a good fol-
Don’t stop going up a hill If the roads are not looking clear and there is a hill or incline approaching, it is best to avoid stopping if you can. If you come to a complete stop in the middle of an incline, you may have trouble getting your car to start moving, resulting in either getting stuck or sliding backwards. If it does happen, your best bet is to turn around and try going up the hill from the bottom. Take your time Arguably the most important part of driving in the snow is driving slowly. Driving with caution can prevent many accidents and problems. There is never a reason to rush if it means risking your life. Take your time and leave early if you know the roads conditions aren’t good. email: lindsay.gilder@ubspectrum.com
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BENJAMIN BLANCHET ASST. ARTS EDITOR
There are very few relaxing days ahead this semester as the leisureliness of syllabus week has come to a close. Don’t fret, as a number of respected acts will be making their way to musical destinations scattered throughout Erie County. Music fans this week can pick from gigs such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and get down to the soulfulness of singer Babyface. Whichever sonic route you choose this week, letting loose to these artists will make you forget your scholarly concerns.
Friday, Feb. 10 Red Hot Chili Peppers – Key Bank Center The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be sharing with the birds not a lonely view this Friday night, but a packed house. This Los Angeles-based alternative rock band is decorated in both success and acclaim, winning multiple Grammys as well as selling millions of records internationally. The Red Hot Chili Peppers is made up of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, drummer Chad Smith, guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and bassist Flea. Over the years, the band has dropped memorable singles such as “Californication,” “Under the Bridge” and “Scar Tissue”.
The rock collective will be joined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Trombone Shorty, a New Orleans-native jazz artist, performed at the Center for the Arts in October. His band will likely display the same funky attitude as they did last fall, opening for the celebrated rockers on a big stage. This show should be an unforgettable night for Buffalo rock fans so don’t miss out.
Friday, Feb. 10 Granger Smith - Town Ballroom Granger Smith is a fresh face in country music and is on tour promoting his newest album Remington. In 2015, the country singer went big with his “Backroad Song” which preached ‘freedom’ as the miles rolled on. The song went to the top of the country charts and the singer saw moderate success with his single “If the Boot Fits” shortly after. Smith’s tour will be taking him across the nation and then down under for stops in Australia. For a fun night of kicking it to some rural anthems, go check out this future star downtown on Friday. Saturday, Feb. 11 STRFKR with Psychic Twin - Waiting Room STRFKR will be rolling into the Waiting
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Room this weekend, touring with their latest album Being No One, Going Nowhere. This Portland-based indie rock band, headed by singer Joshua Hodges, is known for their shoegaze that mixes well with infectious rock sounds. STRFKR’s ear for catchy hooks can be heard on synth-laced tracks like “Something Ain’t Right” and “Tape Machine” off their new album. STRFKR will be joined by Psychic Twin, a pop artist with electronic tendencies scattered throughout her songs. Her latest fulllength record, Strange Diary, is a lovely and danceable piece with trippy cuts like “Running in the Dark” and “The Deepest Part.” For an upbeat weekend occasion, consider heading to the Delaware Avenue fixture to liven up your night.
Saturday, Feb. 11 Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Johnny Gill and Solero – Key Bank Center Charlie Wilson has been an R&B staple for decades and will be performing at the KeyBank Center on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day. Wilson, part of the legendary funk stars the Gap Band, explored his passions on songs like “Yearning for Your Love” as well as the hit “You Dropped A Bomb On Me.” His past electro-funkiness has made him the solo-act he is today, collaborating with rap-
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pers like Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. Wilson will be joined by American Idol winner Fantasia to perform songs from The Definition Of…, her latest album. The singer’s celebratory single from the show, “I Believe,” went to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and has also appeared in a Broadway adaptation of “The Color Purple.” Johnny Gill, legendary New Edition member, will open alongside Fantasia. Gill joined the group before their fifth album Heart Break, which featured the easing “Can You Stand The Rain” and new jack swing hit “If It Isn’t Love.” These three musical forces are enough to make this show an attractive opportunity to take advantage of.
Saturday, Feb. 11 Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds - Seneca Niagara Casino As a singer, Babyface may not be as well known as the countless No. 1 songs that he’s played an integral part in. Babyface, an R&B singer-songwriter, has had a hand in Grammy Award winners such as Alicia Keys’ Girl on Fire as well as The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album. The singer’s solo work is equally as profound, from his smoothness on “Whip Appeal” to his collaboration with saxophonist Kenny G on “Every Time I Close My Eyes.” His writing credits date as far back to the early ‘80s as he performed with discofunk group The Deele. In recent years, Babyface has collaborated with Toni Braxton as well as Lil Wayne on his album Tha Carter III. Seeing this legendary, multi-talented soul singer live on Saturday is a great choice for first dates and longterm lovers alike. email: arts@ubspectrum.com
The start of the semester marks another few months full of exciting events happening around UB’s campuses. Whether you’re into music, guest speakers, sports tournaments or cultural exploration events, UB provides students with a taste of everything to try this semester. From our highly anticipated Spring Fest concert, to the Ooze Fest mudvolleyball tournament and director/actor James Franco coming to speak as the closing speaker in the Distinguished Speakers Series, there’s something for everyone this spring.
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University police were dispersed around the protesters to ensure the protest did not get out of hand. Eight officers, two lieutenants and two police chiefs were present at the protest, according to Joshua Sticht, UPD Deputy Chief of Police. “These kinds of things sometimes inspire counter protests so that’s why we’re here to make sure nobody gets hurt,” Sticht said. “I’m proud to see that our 15-16 year history of nonviolent protests is staying alive here.” Sticht said because there are several stu-
dent organizations, they must follow guidelines set by Student Life when they protest. Nabeel, a freshman biomedical science major who did not want his last name disclosed, said although the rally has been labeled an anti-Trump rally, he wasn’t just protesting against Trump. “What I’m protesting is the division that he’s causing. I feel as the president, your main job is to unify the people of your country and I feel that Trump is not doing a good job with that,” he said. “I want the theme of this protest to be towards unity.
It’s important to recognize that half of our nation voted for Trump so you can’t use a broad brush and paint every Trump supporter as evil or bigoted or sexist. It’s important to be open minded but that being said, the executive orders that he’s issuing lately can’t go without a protest.” Nabeel is Bangladeshi and said there was “a very large possibility” that Bangladesh could have been on the list of banned countries. He said he understands that Trump issued the ban to combat radical Islam, but finds the executive order to be “very irrational.” “Through the government, it’s going to be very hard to get anything done so what I’ve realized is that change will start with small things like protests like these and then hopefully we can see a broader change because with the government being completely Republican right now, if there is no voice from the citizens, then Trump really has nothing stopping him,” he said. Nabeel decided to attend the protest because he stands for justice and feels these executive orders go against justice. UB students from several other cultures attended the protest. “I felt the need to come here today because I don’t understand what line draws an immigrant,” said Anuli Okoye-Oyibo, a se-
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UB students stood outside in the cold holding Palestinian flags. A UB student held a sign that read “Proud Daughter of Immigrants.”
nior chemistry major. “My parents are immigrants. I’m a second-generation immigrant. I still consider myself an immigrant. I’m Nigerian and proud. I’ll be damned if someone else wasn’t allowed to come here. How can you have your Green Card and not be called a citizen? Because I watch Al Jazeera? Because I watch Univision? That makes no sense. We’re just as American as you.” Okoye-Oyibo feels it shouldn’t matter if her skin is brown or tan and that all Americans deserve equal treatment. “Even though Donald Trump won, we have to stay together, we have to stay in motion. We have to put our values out there to make sure that people know what Americans stand for and also to stay strong to not allow any hate to seep down in,” said Dillon Smith, a senior political science and economics major. email: ashley.inkumsah@ubspectrum.com
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Monday, February 6, 2017
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UB football national signing day recap A look at UB’s new recruiting class DANIEL PETRUCCELLI ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
The national signing period is officially underway for college football and the Buffalo Bulls have their first batch of commits. The Bulls added depth throughout the roster after a tough season this past fall. The program will also need youth to replace their veterans. The Bulls lose 16 seniors entering the summer, including four defensive ends. Two of the biggest departures will be defensive end Brandon Crawford and running back Jordan Johnson. Head coach Lance Leipold noted that the team put a special focus on speed and athleticism for this incoming class. “When you look at graduation, defensive end was a position where we lost four players,” Leipold said. “Obviously the season didn’t go the way we wanted to and we have to create more depth and competition on both sides of the ball.” Two of the most notable new names are three-star quarterback Kyle Vantrease and three-star wide receiver Rodney Scott, the only three-star recruits in the group. Vantrease is ranked in the top-100 quarterback recruits by Scout.com and is a top50 recruit by 247sports.com. Vantrease will replace Grant Rohach now that he is graduating. Since Tyree Jackson is only entering his sophomore year, Vantrease may not see the field for his first couple years; this
should give him time to develop before he is needed on the field. “[Vantrease is a] thick strong quarterback, powerful runner if we need him to run,” said Bulls offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. “Very accurate passer, gets a lot of completions coming out of high school, cerebral player, understand concepts, checks and those sorts of things.” Scott’s recruitment process was a little more complicated. The Miami native made a verbal commitment to the University of Miami Hurricanes last summer, but chose to decommit in August to examine other options. He chose UB after receiving offers from multiple schools. “[Scott has] tremendous ball skills,” said Buffalo wide receiver coach Rob Ianello. “What impressed us about him was he made a lot of contested catches on tape, he’d go into traffic and go up and get it and really attack the football.” Some players will figure directly into spring competition while others will be forced into a developmental role. Leipold cited recruits Dawun Hylton and Malcolm Koonce as players that seem physically up for the challenge of competing right away. Koonce is one of seven players that UB brought in to address their biggest need – the defensive front seven. After having one of the worst rush defenses in all of college football last season, the Bulls brought in a crop of great athletes that should help limit big plays in the running game.
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UB Football head coach Lance Leipold announced the program’s first batch of 2017 commits last week. UB has currently brought in two three-star recruits.
Leipold also mentioned tight end Julian Bourassa as a possible replacement for Mason Schreck. Bourassa, a 6’6” 225 pound Canadian, was forced to play quarterback because of an injury. The Bulls coaching staff feels they were able to snatch up a player who flew under the radar. One of the new members of the front seven is linebacker James Patterson, who will be joined by his twin brother running back Jaret Patterson. “James and Jaret are two really outstanding football players,” Leipold said. “They’re two talented guys and much like a lot of twins, they’re very close and I think they’re going to make their impact on this program.” Jaret Patterson is joined by fellow running back Kevin Marks and both players have
The Rundown: Weekend in UB Athletics Men’s basketball continues to roll, wrestling pulls off huge comeback SPORTS DESK Men’s basketball (11-12, 5-5 MidAmerican Conference) UB men’s basketball defeated Ball State (15-8, 6-4) 96-69 Friday in a nationally televised game at Worthen Arena. It was the third straight game in which the Bulls scored 90 points, the first time they have done that since the ’94-’95 season. Senior guard Blake Hamilton had 25 points, eight assists and four rebounds. Sophomore forward Nick Perkins added 21 points and six rebounds off the bench. The Bulls will return home to host Northern Illinois (13-9, 5-4) at Alumni Arena on Tuesday. Women’s basketball (16-6, 6-5 MAC) The women’s basketball team defeated Kent State (12-11, 6-5 MAC) 77-62 Saturday afternoon. Senior guard JoAnna Smith had a career high of 31 points in the game. With the win, the Bulls improve to 10-2 at home on the season. The Bulls will be in action next Saturday at Alumni Arena where they will host Northern Illinois (16-5, 9-1).
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Sophomore guard Dontay Caruthers dunks against Central Michigan. The Bulls have now scored over 90 points in three straight games.
Wrestling (9-5) Wrestling pulled off a huge comeback on Friday against Eastern Michigan in Alumni Arena. Eastern initially jumped out to a 12-0 lead before Buffalo rallied off 20 straight points to take the 20-12 victory. Sophomore Kyle Akins (125 lbs.) and sophomore Jake Gunning (285 lbs.) each defeated the 17th ranked wrestler in the country in their respective weight class.
However, the Bulls had less success Sunday at Alumni Arena, where they were defeated 35-3 by MAC foe Central Michigan. Women’s tennis (1-0) The women’s tennis team dominated its first action of the year, picking up a 7-0 win over St. Bonaventure on Friday at home. The team’s match against Youngstown State this weekend was cancelled. No date has been set to make the match up at this time.
elite potential. Patterson racked up 2,045 rushing yards as well as 23 touchdowns in his senior season. Marks totaled 2,364 on the ground and 36 touchdowns in his senior year. Both players may find playing time in 2017 with the graduation of Johnson. Sophomore running back Johnathan Hawkins will likely take up the majority of the workload next season, but with no clear cut number two on the roster, both new players could move up the depth chart with strong spring showings. All the recruits will get their first chance to prove themselves when they clash in UB’s annual blue-white spring scrimmage. email: daniel.petruccelli@ubspectrum.com
The team will next be in action this Friday at home against Detroit Mercy. Men’s tennis (1-3) Men’s tennis was defeated Saturday in a road match against 19th ranked Columbia (21) at the Dick Savitt Tennis Center in Manhattan. The Bulls dropped the match 6-1. The Bulls got their only point of the match at second doubles when the team of freshman Hao Sheng Koay and junior Vidit Vaghela won 6-4. Koay also won his singles match, UB’s only singles win of the day. The Bulls will be in action next Saturday at Army. Swimming and diving UB’s swimming and diving team swept Cleveland State on Saturday. The men’s team won 149-94 while the women’s team won 160-83. The women’s team had 10 first place finishes, while the men had nine. The Bulls will next be in action at the OSU Invite in Ohio this Saturday. Track & field The track and field team was in action this weekend at the Akron Invitational. Senior sprinter Joshua Gali had a standout performance, breaking the school’s 200-meter record with a time of 21.25. Senior Ryan Billian also nearly broke the record in the same event, finishing second with a time of 21.53. On the women’s side, freshman distance runner Sylvia Russell ran the 3000-meter in 9:58.02. The Bulls will next compete in the Sprite D-I Invite in Geneva, OH on Friday. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Former UB linebacker Khalil Mack named NFL Defensive Player of the Year Mack cements his place among NFL’s best players SPORTS DESK Former UB linebacker Khalil Mack was named the NFL’s AP Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday, making him the first former UB player to win the honor. The award is voted on by fifty AP sportswriters who cover the NFL regularly and is considered the highest honor a defensive player can win in the NFL. Mack had 11 sacks and five forced fumbles this year as
he helped lead the Oakland Raiders to their first playoff appearance since 2002. Mack was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year at UB. He was also the NCAA’s all-time leader in forced fumbles at the time of his graduation. Mack was selected fifth overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, the highest any UB player has ever been chosen. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
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Former UB linebacker Khalil Mack was named the NFL’s AP Defensive Player of the Year Saturday. It is considered the NFL’s highest single-season honor for a defensive player.