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Dennis Black and Andrea Costantino scheduled Seventeen UB students arrested to appear in court Thursday morning
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Former UB Vice President and former Campus Living Director expected to plead guilty
Buffalo Police to enforce ‘party nuisance ban’
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Former UB Vice President Dennis Black and former Director of Campus Living Andrea Costantino were scheduled to appear before State Supreme Court Justice John L. Michalski at 9:30 a.m on Thursday in Buffalo, are expected to plead guilty to felony charges of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a UB bank account, The Spectrum has learned. Black, who worked for UB for 38 years and was a widely-known and recognized figure on campus and in the community, resigned suddenly in July 2016 amid allegations of inappropriate spending. In October, The Buffalo News reported that Black was at the center of an investigation by the state Inspector General’s Office and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office into whether the expenditures – reportedly worth between $250,000 and $600,000 – were proper. Black held numerous UB positions before being appointed vice president of University Life in 2010. In 2015, he drew a sal-
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COURTESY OF UB NEWS CENTER Former Vice President Dennis Black speaks in front of faculty and students. Black and former Director of Campus Living Andrea Costantino will appear before State Supreme Court Justice John L. Michalski Thursday morning to plead guilty to felony charges of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a UB bank account.
ary of $287,385. Black was also a prominent community member, spearheading several campaigns for the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County and serving as the vice chairman of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Board of Trustees. He reportedly relocated to South Carolina, where he had a second home,
shortly after leaving his position at UB. The university said in a written statement on Wednesday that it “has been aware of the district attorney’s investigation and has cooperated fully with the investigating agencies.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Hundreds gather downtown for immigration march Protesters rally in support of DACA and call for ‘divestment from deportation’ MADDY FOWLER ASST. FEATURES EDITOR
Anne Marie Butler attended Wednesday night’s “March to Defend DACA and Divest from Deportation” because she believes President Trump’s move to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is “inhumanely cruel.” DACA, an executive order established by the Obama administration in 2012, let certain eligible undocumented immigrants who came into the country as minors live and work legally in the United States for renewable two-year periods. Roughly 200 people attended the Wednesday evening protest, which kicked off with a rally at Trinity Episcopal Church on Delaware Avenue, followed by a march to the corporate headquarters of Delaware North where local Immigrations and Cus-
Uber-successful Buffalo reaps the benefits of new ridesharing accessibility LINDSAY GILDER ASST. FEATURES EDITOR
Jess Scheibel spent over $30 on Uber rides to get from North to South Campus just on opening weekend this year. Since UB Late Night Busses stopped running through the Stampede after 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Scheibel, a freshman biology major, has been forced to rely on Uber as her primary method of transportation for going out on the weekends. Uber and other ridesharing companies
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Roughly 200 people attended a “March to Defend DACA” on Wednesday in downtown Buffalo in response to President Trump’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
toms Enforcement (ICE) offices are located. ICE is the government agency that enforces all federal laws regarding border control, customs, trade and immigration. UB President Satish Tripathi expressed support for DACA in a statement issued Wednesday. “All students, including DACA students
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became accessible to the city of Buffalo along with the rest of New York State on June 29. Ridesharing was signed on by New York State legislators earlier than its original July 5 date in order to provide safe rides home for the fourth of July weekend. “Since launching across New York State on June 29, Uber has helped thousands of residents and visitors move around our communities with ease – facilitating access to public transportation, helping people make responsible choices if their plans involve alcohol, and offering flexible economic opportunities to drivers. We look forward to serving New Yorkers in the months and years to come,” Sarfraz Maredia, Uber’s general manager said in a statement. Besides providing alternative transportation, ridesharing has also brought new op-
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across our state and our nation, should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals and their professional aspirations. Our mandate as a public research university is to contribute to the educated citizenry that is so critical to a robust democracy,” Tripathi said in the statement.
The late-night “drunk bus” is gone, and Buffalo police are fining UB students $1,500 for throwing parties in the University Heights. Seventeen students were arrested in the first two weeks of school and Buffalo police broke up several parties around South Campus neighborhoods on Friday evening and early Saturday. This is down from years past, according to UPD. Deputy Chief of Police Joshua Sticht said the low number of arrests may be due to BPD’s new option for deterring party-goers: the new “nuisance party” ticket, a civil ordinance that would not appear on a student’s criminal record. Although student arrests in the first two weeks are down slightly from past years, it’s not yet clear if the $1,500 “nuisance party” fine will work to dampen the party in the heights, said Sticht. “I’m optimistic, but I don’t think one or two quiet nights is going to tell us. It’s hard to judge these things just by the numbers,” Sticht said, referring to the relatively quiet opening weekend in the University Heights. Students who were arrested were mostly charged with unlawfully dealing of alcohol, in cases where police broke up parties with underage drinking, and criminal nuisance, the charge for holding a gathering in which criminal activity would take place. The nuisance party ban received student backlash when announced last November, but Sticht said student reactions to the issue were not very strong. “There was only one time, in all the students who were issued this ticket, that one student actually got into a shouting match with the officer,” Sticht said. “But it could be that students don’t realize what this fine means until they plead guilty or answer the summons and realize what they’ve been charged for.”
portunities for part-time jobs for drivers. “I like that I can pick my own hours since [Uber] is only part time for me,” said an Uber driver, who asked to remain anonymous due to Uber’s press policies. He has been driving with Uber part time for about a month and has been spending about three hours a day on North Campus since last week when classes started. Rideshare rates are comparably cheaper to Buffalo’s local taxi services; a ride from North Campus to the airport used to be $26 through UB’s student discounted cab companies, but through UberX the ride would only cost around $17. Both Uber and Lyft also offer student discounts and loyalty programs for other schools across the country, but have not been made available to UB students yet. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Sophomore Rachel Greenbaum chose to live in Creekside Village this year because she wanted “on-campus housing with an off-campus feel.” Starting this semester, Campus Living is giving second year undergraduate students the option of living in the Creekside Village apartments. While Creekside Village originally offered housing for undergraduates when it first opened in 2002, the complex has generally been reserved for graduate and non-traditional students. Campus Living decided to offer Creekside Village as an additional housing option to second year students due to an increased need for oncampus housing for the large second year class, according to Michael Koziej, Senior associate director of Campus Living. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Dennis Black and Andrea Costantino scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
“The university has no further comment at this time,” the statement read. Vice President of Student Life Scott Weber, who replaced Black in January 2017, declined to comment on Wednesday. In October, Black downplayed the charges against him, insisting they were minor and explainable. “We’re talking about hundreds and thousands here, not hundreds of thou-
sands of dollars,” he told The Buffalo News at the time. “There was an audit. Reimbursement was made. If there were errors made, they were correctable errors.” Costantino resigned her Campus Living position abruptly on Aug. 18 after more than 20 years of service. She departed four days into a staff training session. She was not available for comment on Wednesday. Both Costantino and Black are UB alum-
ni. Black also earned a law degree at UB. Following Costantino’s resignation, Weber praised her in an email. “Throughout Andrea’s career at UB, she has worked diligently to foster a transformative experience for our students,” Weber wrote. “We are truly appreciative of Andrea’s work and I know you will join me in thanking Andrea for her service to UB and extending best wishes for her continued success.”
Attempts to reach Elizabeth Lidano, interim director of Campus Living, who replaced Costantino on Aug. 18, were unsuccessful on Wednesday. A press conference with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and State Inspector General’s Office will follow the court appearance Thursday morning. The Spectrum will be reporting live from the courthouse. Spectrum reporters Max Kalnitz and Emma Medina contributed. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
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The seventh floor of Delaware North houses the Enforcement and Removal branch of ICE, which is responsible for deportations. Jeremy Jacobs, UB Council Chairman and the largest New York State donor to the Trump campaign, owns Delaware North, the corporate headquarters for his concessions company. In addition to voicing support for DACA, protesters hoped to “shed light” on the connections between Jacobs and ICE. “People [such as Jacobs] who have a lot of influence over UB goings on and money control are also making money off of leasing to ICE, and you know that space is not cheap. So they’re basically profiting off things that hurt our communities and hav-
ing a real impact on families,” Butler said. Protesters chanted, “no hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here” and carried signs with phrases such as “keep the kids, deport the racist,” “no human being is illegal” and “Delaware North funds racists.” Elif Ege, a graduate student in the global gender studies department and a representative from the UB sanctuary campus movement, said she wanted to participate in the protest because she is concerned about Jacobs’ ties to UB, and what that means for international students like her. “I’m an international student and a graduate student at UB,” Ege said. “I am worried that Jacobs’ family is serving in several different institutions at UB and these people are profiting from deportation.”
Robert Galbraith – a speaker at the rally and senior research analyst for the Public Accountability Initiative, a research group focused on corporate and government accountability –is concerned about Jacobs’ connection to UB because of UB’s large immigrant population. He feels Jacobs’ support of Trump and financial connections to ICE are at odds with his responsibilities to the diverse UB student body. “Seventeen percent of UB’s students are from out of country and benefit from DACA, which Trump just ended,” Galbraith said. Butler feels Trump’s decision to end DACA and Jacobs’ ties with deportation efforts are “big problems” for anyone who cares about basic human rights.
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A woman at the DACA rally holds a sign that says “no human being is illegal.”
“It’s a problem for anyone who wants to keep families together and understands that families and communities make our city and our state and our country stronger when they are together and can support each other,” Butler said. email: maddy.fowler@ubspectrum.com
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The importance of free speech on college campuses Students should understand the scope and limitations of their First Amendment rights
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Benjamin Blanchet, Senior David Tunis-Garcia, Senior Brenton Blanchet, Asst. SPORTS EDITORS
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THE SPECTRUM Thursday, September 7, 2017 Volume 67 Number 3 Circulation 4,000 The views expressed – both written and graphic – in the Feedback, Opinion and Perspectives sections of The Spectrum do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board. Submit contributions for these pages to The Spectrum office at Suite 132 Student Union or news@ubspectrum.com. The Spectrum reserves the right to edit these pieces for style and length. If a letter is not meant for publication, please mark it as such. All submissions must include the author’s name, daytime phone number, and email address.
The August 11 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA has led to an important nationwide discussion about freedom of speech. What exactly is freedom of speech? Why is it so important? What are its limitations? And what role does it have at a public university such as UB? The First Amendment protects the right to free practice of religion, peaceful assembly, petition, speech and free press. It is one of the most sacred and fundamental rights; it’s what permits The Spectrum to provide students with access to information and enables news media at large to keep the country informed. The role of free speech in democracy is so tantamount that democracy cannot function in its absence. The free press has been described as a “fourth estate” of the U.S. government, an additional coequal branch as essential to liberty as the executive, legislative and judicial branches. The free press serves as a watchdog that keeps the government in check. Freedom of religion fortifies the diversity of this country and ensures one’s right to practice their faith without fear of persecution. And freedom of as-
sembly gives citizens the right to gather publicly, share ideas and even protest government actions they find inexcusable. While the First Amendment protects your right to express any point of view, even an offensive one, it does not protect you from the consequences of such speech. You can’t be jailed for expressing an offensive opinion, but it doesn’t grant you immunity from criticism, social shunning or the decision of a private entity to terminate your employment if your speech is at odds with the company’s values. Just as the First Amendment protects the right to express bigoted or offensive views, it also protects the right to protest and debate those ideas, and the latter right cannot exist without protecting the former. As journalists, we have a responsibility to defend and protect the right to free speech. However, as human beings we have a moral responsibility to condemn violence and hatred. While the First Amendment protects the vast majority of speech, the fighting words doctrine, a clause of the U.S. Constitution established in 1942, “fighting words,” defined
as words that “by very utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace” are not protected under the First Amendment. There is a very clear line between expressing an offensive point of view and inciting violence. Echoing Nazi chants, carrying flags emblazoned with swastikas – a symbol representing the systematic murder of millions of Jews in the Holocaust – is an incitement of violence. Languishing Confederate flags, which symbolize the brutal enslavement of African Americans, and openly brandishing weapons is unquestionably an incitement of violence. And tragically, these actions led to to the death of Heather Heyer at the hands of white supremacists. While condemning violence is imperative, censoring speech that does not directly incite violence (as was the case in Charlottesville) is not the solution to bigotry; by shutting down the right to publicly express offensive ideas, those who hold offensive views aren’t going to stop espousing them. However, if a hateful opinion is met with dissent, protest, conversation and advocacy, therein lies an opportunity to confront and dismantle bigotry head-on. Protecting hateful speech also protects the speech necessary to combat such ideas, including protest and advocacy. Purified discourse will not eliminate social inequality; if anything, it risks perpetuating oppression because it enables authority figures to determine what is and is not acceptable speech and can ultimately end up hurting marginalized groups more than it pro-
tects them. For example, in the 1980’s the University of Michigan enacted a speech code that limited offensive speech, which led to 20 cases of white students charging Black students with offensive speech. In one instance, a Black student was punished for using the term “white trash” in a discussion with a white student. The speech code was ultimately determined unconstitutional in 1989. Last semester, controversial speaker Robert Spencer was invited to speak at UB. However, Spencer never got the chance to speak because he was constantly heckled and shouted over throughout the event. This type of behavior does not help the cause of those opposing his views; if anything, it paints the crowd as a bunch of angry people unwilling to hold a reasonable conversation, and more than likely made Spencer feel even more justified in his views. Had he been given the chance to speak and met with clear and concise rebuttals grounded in facts and well cited sources, perhaps his mind or his supporters’ minds could be changed – or at the very least, they could gain a better understanding of the opposing view. Advocating for the right to a free exchange of ideas, even those we find reprehensible, is not at odds with condemning bigotry and violence. You can condemn someone’s views as racist and immoral and still defend their right to express those opinions, because limiting the speech of some ultimately limits the speech of all. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
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Music is one of the most important aspects of my life. It’s there when I need it and it’s there when I don’t. I listen to it. I submerge myself in it and as of recently, I write about it. On Tuesday, I realized that music is in complete control of my life. This realization came as a result of a failed experiment that tested my tolerance of a music-free day on campus. I decided to unplug from the sonic world for 24 hours and see the effects. That meant no Jackson 5 on the way to class, no Kanye during my daily jog and, the most difficult of all, no late night Frank listening sessions – both Ocean and Sinatra included. I thought I could easily make it through a day without music. I thought wrong. I woke up today at 10:30 a.m., just two hours before my first class. After prepping for my day, I threw my earbuds in my sock drawer, knowing that if my future self had
any inclination to mess up my experiment, he would have to actually put the effort into it. My effort is never at its peak on a Tuesday. It was around this time that my brain started playing games. Now, when you get a song stuck in your head, the only real way to erase it from your memory is to play another song. Unfortunately for me, that couldn’t happen. For some odd reason, the lyrics and melody to Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” began taking over my thought cycle. This came completely out of the blue and was baffling for a variety of reasons. Carrie Underwood and country music in general take up no space on my phone. I also have no interest in Ms. Underwood’s revenge tactics and nothing happened in the outside world recently to prompt this. The absurdity continued shortly after. My brain tried to entertain me by throwing around thoughts of Migos being featured on the track. I regretfully visualized images of Quavo keying his cheating girlfriend’s car while Takeoff smashes its headlights in with a Louisville Slugger. Within the first hour of not having the ability to play music, music was literally taking over my thought process. After wiping my mind clean of this horrific, imaginary, cross-genre mess, I headed down to the Atrium in Ellicott Complex to eat my lunch before class. None of my friends were available to grab anything with
me, so I figured a music-free solo lunch would be interesting. Walking without earbuds wasn’t half bad, but waiting in line for food was a chore. I spent long periods of time eying down the menu, knowing that I didn’t have the distraction of switching songs anymore. This was pretty embarrassing since this is my third semester at UB and I should know what to order at this point. I mean, I am a “regular.” After ordering, I sat down, giving my chicken sandwich the same stare-down I gave to the menu. Thankfully, this wasn’t some electronic-less social experiment, so I used my phone as a proper distraction tool when necessary. Heading to class without earbuds didn’t strike me as too much of a challenge either. Although boring, an earbud-less walk was kind of refreshing. I wasn’t so focused on what playlist to throw on or what album I need to hear. I just felt present. In fact, I was approached by more people than usual. Being earbud-free gives us this look of availability and openness that we don’t see a lot anymore. After my classes wrapped up and I was back in my dorm, my head started throbbing. For some reason, a day without music gave me a massive migraine. Whether it was the absence of music or thoughts of Carrie Underwood featuring Migos, I knew I needed some fresh air. When it came time to go for my daily jog, I couldn’t do it. I could easily pace myself by listening to my breath, but that alone was giv-
ing me war flashbacks to high school cross-country meets. It got to the point where I was fed up with hearing myself make “Star Wars” dark side-esque noises, so I gave in. I turned on my phone, clicked shuffle, and let Anderson Paak’s smoothness guide me through my run. For me, running without music means running without motivation. Although I admitted defeat during my jog, there was one more thing I wanted to try without music – schoolwork. I have no reliance on music when it comes to certain things like studying or math, but writing without music is different. The absolute worst part of my music-less day is right now. As I type this, all I can hear is the clickclack of my keyboard, my fan blasting on level 3 speed and that Carrie Underwood song continually playing in my head. I think we tend to take music for granted. I mean, it’s something many of us rely on so greatly. It’s always there, so we have no reason not to have a constant reliance on it, but sometimes it helps to put the earbuds down and try something new. Without it, our campus feels a little bit larger, and our perceptions are a little bit clearer, but for music lovers like myself, some things just feel a bit duller. email: brenton.blanchet@ubspectrum.com
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Uber is frequently used by students to get around and off of North Campus.IIt costs a fraction of the price compared to traditional cabs.
Logan Bennett, a senior theater major, has been using Uber frequently since July. “I turned 21 last year, but didn’t really go out much since cabs were so expensive and no one really wants to be the designated driver,” Bennett said. “Since Uber came to Buffalo, I’ve already explored a lot more of the restaurants and bars downtown, and didn’t have to worry about getting there.” Ridesharing companies have also partnered up with local businesses. Uber was signed as the official rideshare company for the Buffalo Bills.
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“We’ve done this in the past, so we knew Creekside could accommodate two students per room and it was a proven success,” Koziej said. Creekside Village apartments are 1,000 square feet and offer a full kitchen, private porch, washer and dryer, extra storage space, one to one and a half bathrooms and a “mature, private environment,” according to Koziej. Most of the sophomores living in Creekside Village chose to live there through the housing selection process, indicating Creekside Village was their preference. A small number of students were randomly assigned to Creekside, but the “vast majority” of students living there chose to do so. Koziej thought Creekside Village would be a more popular option for sophomores, but most second year students chose Greiner Hall, an air-conditioned sophomores only residence hall, as their top choice for housing, followed by other dorms and listing Creekside Village last. He feels this is a result of students not knowing what Creekside has to offer, and also acknowledges that some students prefer the convenience and social opportunities that come with dorm living.
Greenbaum, a psychology major, said Creekside was always her top choice. “I could’ve had Greiner, I could’ve had any dorm in Ellicott, but Creekside was available so I ended up calling the head person at Campus Living,” Greenbaum said, “And he said, oh well it’s a house, you have a kitchen, you have your own backyard, it’s just more space for you. So I felt like it would be a good fit.” Greenbaum feels Creekside Village is best suited to a “certain type” of sophomore because it’s more like an off-campus apartment. Greenbaum feels this is a plus; she didn’t want to have to worry about buses or paying utilities at an off-campus apartment. She also likes that Creekside Village is significantly quieter than the dorms, making it easier for her to study. When Greenbaum lived in the Ellicott Complex last year, she often had to go to Starbucks to study to escape the noise of dorm life. “At night you don’t hear people partying and going crazy. It’s actually a really laid back group. In the dorms you hear everything right below and above you, but with Creekside if you’re in your room, you’re not hearing what’s going on in the house next to
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Lyft has partnered with the Buffalo Niagara Brewers Association, which will provide safe transportation to fans of 25 breweries, distilleries and craft bars in the area. The partnership was announced last week with the intentions of being mutually beneficial, as ridesharing and drinking can go hand-in-hand. “[The partnership] is awesome,” Bennett said. “I love craft beer and trying new ones in the area, so I really want to take advantage of this.” Both Uber and Lyft offer methods of communicating with your driver for the pickup to go as smoothly as possible, along with the make and model of the car so the customer knows what they’re looking for.
“Usually Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest times [on campus], since a lot of students want to go out,” the Uber driver said. Ian Buchman, a sophomore geography major, has never used a ridesharing service before, but is excited that it has come to his college town. He believes it will be a promising development in the Buffalo area. “I like that it’s a lot cheaper than a taxi, so if I needed a ride I’d be more likely to get an Uber,” Buchman said. “ I had some concern before [with taking taxis] if I wanted to go somewhere that the Stampede doesn’t go to, but Uber seems much more reliable.”
you,” Greenbaum said. Sophomore psychology and history major Amy Sherman also chose to live in Creekside Village over a dorm. She describes her apartment as “homey and spacious.” “Since Creek and Greiner were both the same price, it was kind of hard to say no to a kitchen, living room and two bathrooms,” she said. She likes that Creekside Village is “very calm and tucked away.” The only downside to living in Creekside Village is the distance from campus, Sherman said. “But Ellicott is only a short walk away and buses run through there as well,” she said. Greenbaum also likes that Creekside offers a full kitchen and the option to cook for herself. “It’s also really convenient if you want to ditch the meal plan and cook for yourself, or go on a much smaller one. I [like] the kitchen, like being able to cook now is pretty cool, being able to go to the supermarket and putting your groceries in a refrigerator but also having the luxury of a meal plan, but I do cook,” she said. Greenbaum also cited private bathrooms as a positive aspect of living in Creekside Village. “I have so much more room now. I have my own bathroom and it’s only shared amongst three girls and we have another one down-
stairs too, whereas in the dorms it was just one community bathroom shared between thirty girls; every time I went to take a shower there was someone in there,” she said. While some students might prefer living in a dorm to be closer to campus, dining halls and social opportunities, Greenbaum feels having the independence of living in Creekside outweighs the fact that it is more secluded from the rest of campus. She likes that there isn’t as much “babysitting” because she lives in her own apartment, whereas in the dorms students are watched closely by an Resident Advisor (RA) living in their hall. While Creekside Village residents have access to a Community Advisor (CA), students aren’t monitored as closely as they would be by an RA in a dorm setting. Sherman recognizes that Creekside Village isn’t for everyone, but for certain students it can be a good fit. “I would recommend it if you want the illusion of living off campus but don’t actually want to live off campus, especially if you don’t have a car like me and still want all of UB’s resources at your convenience. It’s obviously not for everyone, but good that UB has an array of choices for sophomore living that can cater to student’s diverse preferences,” Sherman said.
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U2 released The Joshua Tree in 1987. 30 years later, they’ve still got it. Even with an artist as prolific as Beck as an opener, it was clear that everyone in the stadium was clamoring to see U2. From the giant jumbotron behind them, to the multi-stage set up and the three part setlist, not one aspect of U2’s Tuesday night performance felt small. With most of the stadium seating available, U2 managed to fill New Era Field with their largely middle-aged Buffalo fan base for their 30th anniversary tour of the album The Joshua Tree. From the start, Bono told the crowd that they were there for a night of “rock and roll” and “love.” After the speech, the band
went into a series of hit songs such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “New Year’s Day.” For the opening setlist, the band played at the edge of the stage, with spotlights crashing down on each member, making the band’s enthusiasm clear and infectious. Bono would frequently get the crowd involved, resulting in the stadium turning into a sea of overhead claps. All this was happening under the backdrop of the largest, high resolution LED screen ever used for a music tour. The screen acted almost as the fifth member of the band, showing huge images that perfectly accompanied music. Following the first setlist, U2 moved to the center stage. The band stood still in front of a red and black Joshua tree as anticipation grew in the stadium. “Where the Streets Have No Name” began playing and the crowd erupted.
As the screen turned into a video of a long highway road and the opening bass hook came in, every person in the stadium was off their feet. With fans singing along and others dancing their hearts out, Bono came crashing in with his vocals as the light from the screen lit up the stadium. Bono was moving around the stage during the whole song, jumping around and striking poses with the other band members. The second setlist was composed of “The Joshua Tree” in its entirety and performed in order. Thirty years later, it remains one of the band’s most popular albums. The popularity was evident from the joy in the band’s performance and the excitement of the crowd. The album was the heart of the show, with the added images from the screen acting like an unreleased “The Joshua Tree” movie that perfectly complemented the performance.
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Backed by a large LED screen, legendary rock act U2 dominated the stage at New Era Field on Tuesday. The band stopped in Buffalo as part of their tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree.
Bono often talked to the crowd, one time recalling being in Buffalo for a show when he heard about John Lennon’s death. After playing the final song on the album, “Mothers of the Disappeared,” the band left the stage to a thunderous ovation. After a five minute period of non-stop applause, U2 returned for a six-song encore. The highlight of the whole show came when the band played the song “Vertigo” during the encore. The high energy song shifted the crowd into another gear as the already excitable fans went wild. Fans of all ages were jamming with the band as they danced around, clapped and sang “yeah, yeah, yeah” at the top of their lungs for the entire song. At the end, U2 transitioned into a cover of The Beatles’ “Helter Skelter,” which was executed incredibly by the band’s guitarist, The Edge. Once the encore performance was over, it seemed clear that U2 had lived up to their stadiumwide promise of a night of “rock and roll” and “love” as the band received an even louder ovation for their second walk off stage. email: thomas.zafonte@ubspectrum.com
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The Edge: Army vs. Buffalo Breaking down the Bulls’ week two matchup
Ahmad Bradshaw COURTESY OF ARMY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
DANIEL PETRUCCELLI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
This Saturday, the Buffalo Bulls (0-1) will face off against the Army Black Knights (10) in a rematch from week three of last season. The Bulls pulled off a major upset when these two teams met last year in a 23-20 thriller. The Bulls entered the fourth quarter down 20-6. Redshirt UB sophomore quarterback Tyree Jackson came alive in the fourth and threw a touchdown and took one in himself to tie things up before junior kicker Adam Mitcheson hit a game winning field goal in overtime for the Bulls. Quarterback: Buffalo
This one is a tough call because these are two very different quarterbacks. Senior Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw is certainly no slouch, but it’s hard to truly qualify him as a quarterback. Bradshaw only has 141 pass attempts as he enters game number 22 of his career. Tyree Jackson had 42 last week alone. Jackson isn’t elite yet, but he is superior in the passing game and has the athleticism to make plays with his feet. Bradshaw should be able to put up more running yards, but Jackson should outshoot a team that had zero passing yards in their season opener. Jackson takes the edge because of his ability to move the ball through the air Running backs: Army
Bradshaw has proven to be a better running back from behind center than any of Buffalo’s options are anywhere on the field.
Add in junior Darnell Woolfolk and this position battle isn’t even close. Army managed over 500 rushing yards and 15 different players carried the ball, led by Bradshaw with 177 yards and two touchdowns and Woolfolk with 95 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo’s leading rusher last week was junior Johnathan Hawkins, who finished with 23 yards. Six army players finished with equal or more rushing yards than Hawkins. Army takes the decisive edge here. Wide receivers: Buffalo
Junior Anthony Johnson had more yards last week in his first Division I football game than any Army Receiver has for their career. Army doesn’t pass the ball so it’s hard to know what their receivers are capable of, but they can certainly block for the run game. This one goes to the Bulls by default. Tight ends: Army
The tight end battle is the same as the receivers. The only difference is Buffalo doesn’t have a tight end with much experience either. The value of Army’s ability to get blocking from their tight ends is important in the triple option. Army has the slight advantage here due to their ability to block and question marks around who will feature for the Bulls. Offensive line: Army
Buffalo’s offensive line looked all right in the season opener, but had trouble creating running lanes. On the flip side, Army went into their game like they have for years, with a clear plan to run the ball down their opponents’ throats with the triple option. And the big men up front allowed them to do it at will in the season opener. When a team can put up 500 yards on the ground without any real threat of the pass to pull away the secondary, that says a lot about the offensive line. Buffalo has improved from last year but Army has the better offensive line heading into this one.
Cleats in the family UB soccer captain Julia Benati looks to follow in her father’s footsteps on and off the field JEREMY TORRES ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
Julia Benati found her first love at four years old. For Benati, soccer isn’t just a sport; it’s her life. From the moment she saw her father, Rob Benati, put his foot to a soccer ball, she was hooked. She attended all his games and soaked up as much information as she could to fuel her passion. Now the roles are reversed. The Benati family is from Dorchester, Ontario - a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Buffalo - but her father and mother, Kari Benati, rarely miss a game. Benati is a senior co-captain and midfielder, a commander on the field with an impressive mental awareness. “She has such a composure over the game. She can literally dictate the pace of play and she allows us to do so many things,” said head coach Shawn Burke. “She is an extension of the coaching staff, where she can make decisions with set pieces… there is so much trust and faith in her [as] a player.” All of the training Benati and her father put in together has translated into her play. As a freshman, Benati was an important part of UB history. She was on the first ever women’s soccer team to reach the NCAA tournament, a place the Bulls have not returned to since. “We have put more responsibility on her to really lead and carry this group,” Burke said. “Her play is really going to determine
the status of this season. She is the type of player that can carry that kind of weight.” Achieving a taste of success early and not reaching that point again could deteriorate some athletes’ drives to win. Benati, however, has dedicated her life to soccer, and her passion bleeds into her team as well. “I think Julia is a one-of-a-kind type of player,” said junior co-captain and forward Carissima Cutrona. “Her attitude really helps our team. [She] always seems to be one step ahead of her opponent, her footwork is amazing, she is very crafty and creative on the ball.” Her attitude toward soccer shows in the
Defensive line: Buffalo
This one is split down the middle; either group could outshine the other come Saturday. The young Black Knights unit weren’t tested much in the season opener so the jury is still out. The Bulls managed to hold an all big-ten running back to 76 yards last week. Running quarterbacks were an issue last year but if the line can keep Bradshaw in the pocket, the Bulls could have a strong showing Saturday. The experience of seniors Demone Harris and Chris Ford give the Bulls the edge coming into this one. Linebackers: Buffalo
It’s hard to imagine a team that was ranked in the bottom five in the nation in rushing yards allowed has an advantage throughout the front seven but if game one is any indication, this Bulls unit took huge strides since the end of last year. All three Bulls linebackers are in their second year as starters and with junior Jordan Collier getting more playing time as a rover, the Bulls should be able to handle Bradshaw’s athleticism better this year. Army lost their top two tacklers from last season and their replacements haven’t had the time to prove their abilities yet. Based mainly on Armys’ lack of experience and Buffalos’ game one, the advantage goes to the Bulls. Defensive backs: Army
Buffalo’s secondary looked good in week one, especially junior Cameron Lewis who came up with a huge interception before the half to keep Buffalo in the game. Senior Ryan Williamson also brings a veteran presence to a young secondary and could be invaluable. Army has plenty of talent in their secondary as well. They return three experienced players who have at least two interceptions each. Junior cornerback Jalen Sharp will be a question mark in his first season as a starter but the other three should do enough to
classroom as well. Majoring in exercise science, having the discipline to be a student and an athlete in a demanding course curriculum can be taxing. With frequently missed classes during season and weekly tests, time management is crucial. “She is wired differently. Julia just has a pure love for the game,” Burke said. “Everything she does on the soccer field… all the work in the summer when nobody is looking… it is out of pure love and enjoyment. It is not work to her and I think that carries over, she has that same drive and determination in the classroom.” Yet, for Benati, something else drives her. She and her father share another passion beyond the field of soccer that drives her to achieve more than the average student athlete. Idolizing how often her father could be around and support his family, she made the decision to follow in his footsteps academically as well. “I want to be a chiropractor and that’s from
COURTESY OF PAUL HOKANSON/UB ATHLETICS
Senior midfielder Julia Benati dribbles the ball downfield. This is her second year as a team captain. Benati hopes to follow in her father’s footsteps both on and off the field.
Tyree Jackson ANGELA BARCA, THE SPECTRUM
help him get adjusted. Army has the better secondary in the game. Special Teams: Neither
This one is one of the weaker groups on both sides. Mitcheson missed both his field goals in the Bulls opening contest. Senior Blake Wilson converted his lone attempt in the opener for Army. Last year Wilson was responsible for giving UB a chance in this game after replacing former kicker Mitchell Howard who went down with an injury early. Wilson missed a field goal late in the fourth and again in overtime that UB was able to capitalize on and get the win. Both players have a field goal conversion rate of 60 percent or less. Neither team gains an edge here. Coaching: Army
Jeff Monken has proven himself to be a king of the triple option. Army went from a 2-10 team to pull off eight wins last year. Monken also beat the rival Navy Midshipmen for the first time in 15 years and got the Black Knights a bowl victory for the first time in six. Their offense might be simple but they’re certainly doing something right in West Point. If UB’s defensive coordinator can come up with a scheme to contain Bradshaw, this game could become a chess match but entering the game the edge goes to Army. email: daniel.petruccelli@ubspectrum.com
growing up with my dad as a chiropractor,” Benati said. “I really do look up to my dad. I really appreciated how much time he’s always been able to spend with me growing up. Seeing the good work hours, especially being a girl, I thought it was a good fit for me.” Benati’s academic goals will be placed on hold for the immediate future. Her senior year marks the end to a decorated collegiate career when the season ends. Despite this being Benati’s last year playing for the Bulls, she has the desire to achieve more on the pitch. “I don’t think I can get away from the sport, honestly,” Benati said. “I’m planning on trying to go to Europe after and maybe play professionally for a little bit before I come back and continue my education.” If all goes as planned, Benati hopes to play in Italy, following her family heritage. It would mean a great deal to her and those who support her. Before taking the leap to the professional level, Benati will have to work on parts of her game. Professional soccer overseas is a tremendous step above competing at the college level. But beyond her family support, she also has her coach in her corner. “She has the drive,” Burke said. “At that level, she knows some of her short comings that still need to improve. I think a huge part of trying to take that jump is a mentality, [and] she has it.” For now, Benati is only looking to help take the Bulls to their second NCAA appearance, doing anything she can to help take the team to the next level. By doing so, Benati will be setting a standard for future UB athletes, including her sister, Nicole Benati, who will be attending next fall. “I think it is just inspiring everyone to want it so bad we die for each other out on the field,” Benati said. email: jeremy.torres@ubspectrum.com