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BACK UPD investigating string of burglaries in residence halls Seven student rooms have been burglarized since July 5
Battle of the fests Students torn between UB’s Fall Fest and Tailor Made after fests scheduled on same day
Fall Fest
Tailor Made
SARAH CROWLEY
SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
The University Police are investigating seven burglaries reported between late July and Aug. 28 in residence halls on North and South Campus. In the same period last year there were zero burglaries reported on campus. UPD has identified a suspect tied to five of the burglaries. The suspect is not a UB student, does not have a history of violence and has never assaulted or spoken to any of the victims, said Deputy Chief of Police Joshua Sticht, in an email. UPD said they are working directly with Campus Living officials to inform students. On Aug. 29, police left flyers in residence halls informing residents of the “ongoing campus threat.” Campus Living did not email residents directly and UPD said they do not have the resident listserv and would not have been able to contact these students. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
The Waiting Room closes after four years Music venue closes leaving shows relocated, cancelled BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR ARTS EDITOR
The Waiting Room on Delaware Avenue, a fixture for music in downtown Buffalo, closed on Wednesday after four years in the city. Waiting Room owner, Chris Ring, announced the changes on the venue’s Facebook page around 12 p.m. Wednesday. Ring said in a statement after legal consultation, the reason for the closure wouldn’t currently be made public. Ring thanked staff, artists and concertgoers for their support over the years, concluding his statement with lyrics from Fugazi’s song “Waiting Room” – the venue’s namesake. “This isn’t goodbye. To me this is a ‘see you soon’ kind of moment,” Ring said in a statement. “I promise we will be back, somewhere, some day.” The move to close the venue leaves most concerts scheduled from September through December rescheduled to other venues. Shows like Raekwon’s gig at the Waiting Room on Sept. 7 will now be at the Town Ballroom, while !!!’s (Chk Chk Chk) concert on Sept. 14 will be canceled. A full, tentative list of relocated and cancelled shows can be found on the Waiting Room’s Facebook page.
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Despite the high temperatures, every summer students shiver with anticipation of the announcement of the year’s Fall Fest lineup. This year, things have gotten heated. In addition to the Student Association’s annual Fall Fest, another high profile festival will be taking place downtown. Tailor Made Festival, featuring last year’s Fall Fest headliner Travis Scott along with 2 Chainz, will take the stage on the same night that Lil Uzi Vert performs on North Campus at this year’s Fall Fest. The concerts’ sets are scheduled to end at nearly the same time, ending around 10:3011:00 p.m. Whereas tickets for Tailor Made are available for roughly $67 with service fees, undergrads can receive Fall Fest tickets for free. SA’s annual fest is funded by the mandatory student activity fee of $104.75 per semester. The dueling options are leaving some students to make difficult decisions, preferring one fest’s artist over another and taking the price to attend one show over the next into consideration. Tailor Made is making transportation easier for student concertgoers in the mean time. Admission to the show includes busing from both North and South Campus to the festival downtown. “I’m going to Fall Fest because I’ve been a fan of Lil Uzi Vert since he was a SoundCloud rapper and I don’t have to pay [extra] to go,” said Obiorah Atuanya, a senior finance major. “The thing is, I’m still considering going to Travis Scott and 2 Chainz. Scott is one of the biggest artists out right now. So although Fall Fest is free, money’s not an issue and it’s a matter of where my friends want to go, too.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Transportation UB Stampede
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1Capen rollout presents a welcome change for students
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P.2 - UB students react to elimination of the “drunk bus”
The completion of 1Capen marks the end of phase two of the Heart of the Campus completion SARAH CROWLEY SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
TROY WACHALA, THE SPECTRUM
Modern. Innovative. The DMV. No matter which phrase comes to mind when stepping inside 1Capen, it is making an impression on UB students. 1Capen opened three weeks ago and kicked off the semester with 1,900 student visits on Monday, according to Scott Weber, vice president of Student Life. The center is the first “one-stop-shop” on campus looking to consolidate and streamline student services.
1Capen is a $12.9 million project, spanning 17,000 square feet.
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P.3 - Letter from the editor
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Andrea Costantino, director of Campus Living, resigns Elizabeth Lidano, interim director of Campus Living, fills role BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR ARTS EDITOR
After over 20 years as part of the UB community, Andrea Costantino, former director of Campus Living, resigned from her position effective Aug. 18. Costantino, a UB alumna and former director of Student Life, took the role in 2012. Following Costantino’s resignation, Elizabeth Lidano assumed the role of interim director of Campus Living on Aug. 18. Scott Weber, Vice President of Student Life, made the announcement to Student Life staff members on Aug. 16. The announcement came just four days into Campus Living paraprofessional training for the academic year. The Spectrum reached out to Costantino for comment on why she resigned but Costantino did not respond in time for print. “Throughout Andrea’s career at UB, she has worked diligently to foster a transformative experience for our students,” Weber said in an email. “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.” UB Spokesperson John Della Contrada said the university will begin a search for a new permanent director of campus living in the upcoming weeks. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com
UB students react to elimination of the “drunk bus” Students share concern over recent changes to Stampede schedule MADDY FOWLER ASST. FEATURES EDITOR
UB Council Representative Mike Brown feels the recent changes to the weekend bus schedule “completely blindsided” the student body. On August 9, university officials released an updated UB Stampede bus schedule that eliminates service from North Campus residence halls to South Campus after 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The last bus from South Campus to North Campus residence halls will be at 2 a.m. The Yellow Line, which runs between Flint Loop and South, will run every 30 minutes throughout the night. UB Transportation Director Chris Austin believes this change will “significantly reduce” the number of students using the Stampede to go to “disruptive” parties on South Campus. Brown, a junior computer science and political science major, thinks partying and underage drinking in the University Heights should be addressed. However, he does not feel eliminating a safe, reliable mode of transportation is the right approach. “It is a perfectly legitimate concern residents have for wanting to improve the quality of life [in University Heights], but taking away a safe transportation options for students is completely the wrong approach,” Brown said. Brown is especially concerned about freshmen who are on their own for the first time being stranded in the area around South Campus. “Last year we had multiple armed robberies, a student was stabbed...it is completely ridiculous to take away a safe ride home [from South Campus],” Brown said. Brown believes increasing police presence and enforcing harsher consequences for disruptive students would be better solutions to the disruptive partying in the area.
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In a statement released August 9, UB Transportation announced that the late night bus, better known as the “drunk bus” will no longer run and the latest bus will now be at 2 a.m.
Junior exercise science major Delaney Dupuy feels it is “unrealistic” to think reducing the bus schedule will stop students from partying. “[Partying] is going to happen regardless, so you’re just making it more challenging for students to be safe,” she said. Students who live on South Campus are also concerned about being able to get home safely from the 24-hour Silverman Library on North Campus during weekend nights. While the Yellow Line will continue to operate every half an hour all night on both Fridays and Saturdays, students are concerned that these buses will be overflowing with drunk partiers. Mackenzie Depetrillo, a senior health and human services major is afraid that students who want to party will move to the Flint Loop and still use the bus to access parties on south. “The point of that [bus] is to reserve it for people who go to the library but do you think it’s hard for people to walk from Ellicott to Flint? It’s going to be full and people who are coming home from the library aren’t going to be able to get on,” Depetrillo said. Depetrillo’s roommate, sophomore health and human services major Allie Ambrosio, is also concerned about the bus changes interfering with her study schedule. “I shouldn’t have to be stressed about needing to do homework on the weekend
because I can’t get home,” Ambrosio said. SA President Leslie Veloz is “disappointed” with the university’s decision and feels it will put an unfair financial burden on students who already pay a $232.50 transportation fee per semester to have reliable transportation. Brown feels the decision discriminates against low income students, particularly because many low-income students choose to live in the University Heights area due to the many affordable housing options in the area. “Yes, students could take an Uber or Lyft, but that’s beside the point because they already pay a transportation fee,” Brown said. Junior biomedical engineering major Olive Smith thinks the bus schedule change is “very inconsiderate.” “We already pay for [transportation], so what are you doing with the rest of our money if you’re cutting back the schedule?” Smith said. Veloz feels the decrease in weekend busing will have a “detrimental”effect on the student body. “The Stampede is what allows for students to engage with their peers and unites all University at Buffalo campuses,” Veloz said. “By limiting the amount of busses that circulate on weekends, during the night, it not only puts our students at risk but further divides our student body and university.” email: maddy.fowler@ubspectrum.com
OPINION THE SPECTRUM
Editorial Board EDITOR IN CHIEF
Hannah Stein
MANAGING EDITOR
Maggie Wilhelm Grace Trimper COPY EDITORS
Saqib Hossain Emma Medina NEWS EDITORS
Sarah Crowley, Senior FEATURES EDITORS
Max Kalnitz, Senior Maddy Fowler, Asst. Lindsay Gilder, Asst. ARTS EDITORS
Benjamin Blanchet, Senior David Tunis-Garcia, Senior Brenton Blanchet, Asst. SPORTS EDITORS
Danny Petruccelli, Senior Thomas Zafonte, Senior Jeremy Torres, Asst. MULTIMEDIA EDITORS
Troy Wachala, Senior Allison Staebell, Senior CREATIVE DIRECTORS
Pierce Strudler Martina LaVallo
Decision to cut weekend busing irresponsible and short-sighted Elimination of ‘drunk bus’ raises safety and financial concerns On Aug. 9, the UB administration announced changes to the Fall 2017 weekend Stampede that reduces late-night busing between North and South campuses on Friday and Saturday nights. While this change is primarily intended to decrease partying in the University Heights neighborhood, the reality is that students will always find a way to party. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have a safe ride home, especially considering students already pay a $232.50 transportation fee per semester. While Uber and Lyft are now options for students seeking a safe ride home, not all students can af-
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ford the fare. Students should have access to safe, reliable, univeristy issued transportation to get them home safely. South Campus is a notoriously high crime area; last December a UB student was stabbed and frequent armed robberies have been reported. Students who may not even have been drinking could end up stranded in a dangerous, unfamiliar area. And students who cannot afford Uber or Lyft may resort to drunk driving because they cannot find any other ride home. Eliminating the late night Stampede is not going to stop students from partying. Cutting back the
Stampede schedule simply puts students’ safety at risk. However, it is also unfair to students studying or working who need transportation between the two campuses. While the university will still provide a 24 hour bus line, it will only run between Flint Loop and Main Circle every half hour, and the buses will likely be overcrowded with drunk students coming back from parties, forcing students to wait another half hour for a new bus. While loud, disruptive partying as well as underage drinking and disorderly conduct in the University Heights neighborhood is certainly
an issue that needs to be addressed, there are better ways to address these problems. Increased police presence and harsher penalties for inappropriate behavior – particularly on buses – should be enacted. Moreover, it is simply unfair to limit transportation options for students who are trying to get home safely from the library or work. And realistically, it’s unlikely to lead to a drop in student partying; students will find a way to get to the parties one way or another. It simply is not an effective solution. There are better solutions to the problems caused by students partying, but in order to reach them, a fully inclusive conversation needs to happen between administration, the Student Administration, students, bus drivers and University Heights residents. email: eic@ubspectrum.com
Letter from the editor
Professional Staff
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Where were you in 1950? What were you reading? Harry S. Truman was the thirty-third president. Gas was 30 cents per gallon. A loaf of bread cost 10 cents and on November 17, 1950, The Spectrum, UB’s only independent student newspaper was born. Our first editor in chief was Jack Keller. I’m Hannah Stein, the 65th editor in chief of The Spectrum. I am honored to fill this important and historic position during such a vol-
atile time in our country and our campus’s history. Students at universities across the country are at the center of debates about campus free speech, historical naming rights on campus, how sexual assaults on campus are handled, how to handle immigration and transgender rights. Our country is angry, afraid, politically divided and worried about what comes next. Many people have lost trust in the media; they believe all news is fake news and that journalists always assert opinion over facts. I don’t agree. In fact, I can’t think of a more important time to be studying and practicing journalism. I feel lucky to be leading The Spectrum at such a newsworthy moment. I also feel lucky that we UB students have a vibrant and independent student press where we can report stories about the cam-
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The Spectrum, UB’s only independent newspaper was born on November 17, 1950. The front page above comes from our first edition.
pus and where we can, in appropriately labeled columns, express our opinions and voice our concerns. My staff and I can’t wait to get started and to connect with you, our readers. We want to be your voice on campus and write about the issues you care about. Please connect with us. Please follow us on social media and send us your ideas and feedback. We will print our newspaper twice a week – on Mondays and Thursdays – so look for The Spectrum around campus. You can also find
regular updates online and on social media and watch our weekly Spectrum 360 videos. We have a 67-year history behind us. That’s a lot of weight. It’s also a big responsibility. But my staff and I are ready. In future decades, when a young, ambitious incoming editorin-chief looks at what we spent the 2017-2018 year covering, we want her to be blown away. email: hannah.stein@ubspectrum.com
An open letter to international students A new outlook on UB’s international community
The Spectrum offices are located in 132 Student Union, UB North Campus, Buffalo, NY 142602100
MAX KALNITZ SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR
When my dream of studying abroad finally came true, I wasn’t prepared for nasty glares on the street, strangers asking to touch my beard and students staring at me in the cafeteria. From the moment I landed in Tokyo, Japan, my misfortune with the locals began. I was welcomed by airport security guards searching my luggage and asking me if I was smuggling any drugs into their country. Long hair and beards aren’t common in Japan and are often looked down upon. Countless times throughout my six-week stay, people seemed to feel uncomfortable about my “look.” It was my dream to travel to Japan and knock as many things off
my ever-growing bucket list as I possibly could, and I can confidently say I had a great time on my trip. What I didn’t expect was to be the center of everyone’s attention as soon as my friends and I left campus and explored Tokyo. After the election of President Donald Trump, many locals in Japan felt uneasy about Americans who agree with his views visiting their country. My friends and I never felt unwelcome during our stay, but it was apparent that some people weren’t used to seeing Americans at their regular watering holes. After experiencing somewhat of a role reversal during my study abroad, I had a new outlook on how international students must feel during their stay at UB. Until I was in the shoes of an international student, I never understood how difficult it could be to acclimate to living in a new foreign city. This made me sympathize with UB’s international students. I was always amazed hearing people make snide comments about a group of Chinese or Indian students not speaking English. It’s tough being in a foreign place and being expected to speak their language fluently. Often times I did try and speak Japanese when I was out, but their pace of
conversation and honorific system made it tough to speak even close to fluent. In the area of Tokyo I was staying in, aside from the other international students at my school, there were almost no other Americans in the area. While riding the bus, people would look surprised when they heard me speak English. It wasn’t necessarily a bad thing; they were just interested in hearing a non-Asian language in their little town. Students at UB are too quick to judge international students. I’m lucky enough to have a great friend from China. Besides the people he occasionally talks to in his classes, I’m his only real American friend. It’s easy to judge people that are different and stick to what you’re comfortable with. For international students, most of the time they want nothing more than to befriend students from the local area to get an idea of what to do around town and, of course, to practice the language they are studying. During my studies, I was lucky enough to befriend some Japanese students who took us around Tokyo and shared all of their favorite spots with us. I thought this would a great chance for me to practice my Japanese, but living with over 100 other Americans and RAs who wanted to practice their English,
I didn’t get to speak as much as I had hoped to. People are too quick to get angry at them because they think they can’t speak English and are a nuisance to the regular UB students. Foreign students should expect to have a few bumps in the road while adjusting to studying abroad. It may take you a few times to figure out how to print in the libraries or order food, but eventually you’ll get it. Learning from your mistakes and getting involved on campus will make your adjustment much faster in the long run. UB has over 150 clubs offering a wide variety of activities from cultures all across the world. After my study abroad experience, if I have any advice for the UB community, it’s to be more accepting of international students and try to understand their point of view. With all the joys of traveling came a lot of challenges and new experiences that I didn’t expect to encounter during my travels. Don’t be afraid to say hi to the international student in your class or waiting in line next to you; it could make their day and potentially change their entire study abroad experience. email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com
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A Q&A with Associate Professor Chris Renschler
Chris Renschler, an associate professor in geography at UB. The Spectrum: Given the lack of heavy
rain usually in the area, do you feel that Houston was ready for the flooding that was Harvey? Chris Renschler: This was a lot of pre-
cipitation to work with so partially I’m sure there was readiness but this was an overwhelming amount of precipitation. TS: Is there anything the city can do right
now to improve the situation or do you feel at this point they just have to wait it out? CR: At the moment it is all in response
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Associate geography professor Chris Renschler answered some of the Spectrum’s questions about tropical storm Harvey.
DANIEL PETRUCCELLI AND THOMAS ZAFONTE CO-SENIOR SPORTS EDITORS
Tropical storm Harvey touched down in southwest Louisiana around 4 a.m Wednesday morning near the town of Cameron, LA, according to The New York Times. The storm has now lasted six days and experts are not sure when the rain will stop as the storm was expected to continue through Wednesday. Certain areas of the city set national records for rainfall from a single
storm. Local officials have confirmed 30 deaths from flood-related issues. Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner stated that the cities focus will be based on rescuing individuals until the storm has passed. According to the National Hurricane Center, Harvey was expected to move northeast and eventually weaken into a tropical depression. Turner has placed a curfew on the city of Houston from midnight till 5 a.m. until further notice. To gain more perspective on the way landscape and planning play into how a hurricane affects a city, The Spectrum spoke to
mode – it is to save peoples lives and to get people in safe places. That’s all what they’re doing right now. TS: Would it be considered extremely rare for Houston to receive a storm like this? CR: It is a combination of things that is re-
sponsible for that. One is the weather, is the storm that you’re referring to. But the other thing is also how you manage your land and Houston is one of the fastest growing areas, fastest growing population and current metropolitan region in the U.S. Those dams, for example, you pick those two dams that are being featured in the news right now, they were basically built and designed in the 1940s. They don’t take into account the land use change, the land cover change that has been happen-
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ing in the surrounding areas. TS: So would you say this is something the city should have kept updated? Do you think those dams are out of date? CR: [Houston] started already on that. It takes a couple of years to implement that and they just started last year I believe. The two reservoirs that I am talking about are Addicks and Barker. TS: The residents of Texas are the primary concern, but is there anything the city can do to reduce the water damage and remove the water after the storm? CR: At the moment, the rain has stopped. So the water will run off, but it will take a while until that happens. You can only direct, [but] there is limitation because of the damage from the water. You go from a controlled release of water to an uncontrolled release of water, so you can imagine that the options are pretty limited. TS: With the storm still going on, do you feel that other areas like specifically areas in Louisiana are at risk for a great amount of flooding? CR: Yes, absolutely. I believe that there is quite some flooding still associated with that storm. The storm will turn into a depression that will also provide a lot of precipitation but it is not clear how much or where those areas will be. email: sports@ubspectrum.com
Former Spectrum editors nominated as 2016-17 Pinnacle award finalists Editors nominated for their work in breaking news and investigative journalism SARAH CROWLEY SENIOR NEWS EDITOR
Two former editors of The Spectrum have been nominated for national college media awards. The College Media Association (CMA) has nominated Tori Roseman and Mike Akelson for Pinnacle awards for the 2016-17 season. Roseman, former managing editor, was nominated for Best Investigative Story for her work on “Isolated: International UB students not integrated.” The story looks at the social rift between international and domestic students at UB and the school’s struggle to effectively bridge the gap between the students. Roseman reported on the story for over two years, after many additional drafts and revisions. “I wrote about international students because it was such a clear issue to our particular campus and it was difficult to ignore,” Roseman said. “I wanted to write a piece that was UB specific but could also be applicable to other schools and that administration could feasibly resolve.” Roseman had originally planned on creating a video to accompany her article but lim-
Tori Roseman ited access to equipment made it difficult. Improved funding for The Spectrum would help support these projects, Roseman said. The Spectrum is the only independent student-run publication at UB, receiving no funding from the university or the Student Association. In the last seven years, The Spectrum has won over 50 national awards for journalism. Mike Akelson, former senior sports editor, was nominated for Best Breaking News Story for his coverage of UB Athletics’ abrupt decision to cut four sports teams. The day UB made the announcement to cut the teams, Akelson said he remembers waking up to a text about the cuts in disbelief. He spent his entire day in interviews, talking with students, parents, alumni and
coaches and editing into the night. He spent the following days updating the story as more news broke. “That was probably the first time I felt that by doing my job at The Spectrum I was doing the right thing, so that’s what made it worth it,” Akelson said. “A ton of people emailed me thanking me, so I knew I had done something more important than what I was normally doing and it was worth however long it took to get it right.” The winners will be announced at the ACP/CMA Fall National College Media Convention in Dallas, TX from Oct. 25-29. email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com
1Capen rollout presents a welcome change for students CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Students can visit 1Capen for help with everything from getting a parking pass, to their student ID, to answering financial aid questions. The $12.9 million renovation marks the second phase of the Heart of the Campus initiative, UB’s plan to recreate the central academic spine. It spans 17,000 square feet covering Capen, Norton and Talbert Hall. “It’s made the whole campus system more organized and I don’t feel like I’m lost here,” said Isabelle Bertino, a senior English major. “I feel like they can help you with any of your questions with financial aid and campus living. I like how they turned the empty space here at Capen into something more useful.” Students enter 1Capen through the ground floor and are greeted by a concierge-
style desk to help them identify the department they need to meet with. The first few days of operation, students faced wait times from just a few minutes up to sometimes 50 minutes or longer. The Buffalo Room, a high-end space adjacent to the 1Capen facility, acted as an overflow space to accommodate the high crowds. In the future, it will be used as a space for President Satish Tripathi to make university announcements or to host guest speakers like Governor Andrew Cuomo. The 1Capen steering committee will be evaluating the hub’s efficiency and looking for ways to improve wait times and student services in the spring, Weber said. Besides losing power briefly on Tuesday, Weber said he is proud of how the center is being received and said the rollout has been mostly smooth. Chelsey Omoma, a social sciences major,
encountered the power outage on Tuesday. Omoma said the wait times “felt longer” in 1Capen – she reportedly waited 50 minutes for help with a Financial Aid question. Still, Omoma said 1Capen was a “nice surprise coming back to campus.” Some of the departments will maintain their original front offices, like the Parking and Transportation department in the Ellicott Complex, Weber said. Other offices, like the Card Office, will be freeing up space on campus for future developments. Weber said there are no current plans for moving anything into these empty offices in the Student Union. Instead, the university will be hiring a national consultant to evaluate future options for the SU. “We think it’s time to sit back and evaluate how the Student Union is operating,” Weber
Mike Akelson
said. “There’s not an immediate desire to fill those spaces, maybe temporarily, but we’re trying to be cautious and really look at the Student Union in a holistic way.” 1Diefendorf, the South Campus counterpart to 1Capen is also up and running, with slightly less services. In 1Diefendorf, Parking and Transportation has been available at different times. “As is the case in 1Capen, the university will continue to evaluate what services are needed and when to best serve our students,” Weber said. “I have no doubt that as our operational understanding improves, adjustments will be made in both 1Capen and 1Diefendorf.” **Anna Savchenko contributed reporting to this story email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com
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Battle of the fests CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Other students like Anna Lee Sadocha, a sophomore political science major, are going to Fall Fest and weren’t aware of Tailor Made Festival downtown. “I haven’t heard of any of the other Fall Fest acts but it’s free, even with [Tailor Made] going on and with transportation to the festival [from campus], I still wouldn’t go,” Sadocha said. “I’m excited to see Lil Uzi Vert. His music is very enjoyable and I like the vibe he brings off.” Tailor Made announced their lineup on Jul. 5, far before Fall Fest’s Aug. 16 announcement. Marc Rosenblitt, SA Entertainment Coordinator, said the organization didn’t have many dates available to use in Alumni Arena, Fall Fest’s rain location. “Our Fest dates are really dictated by when we can get in there,” Rosenblitt said. “It takes us a full day to set up, a full day for the show, and most of the morning to tear down. That’s a lot of down time for the biggest room on the campus. We are always working with Athletics to try and get more options,
but often we only get one or two choices.” Despite working with departments like Athletics to coordinate availability for Alumni Arena, SA announced on Wednesday the festival will be outdoors. Fall Fest will be held at Baird Point, marking 2017 the first outdoor Fall Fest since 2014’s show featuring Schoolboy Q and T.I. This year, SA only had two dates to choose from and with other campus service providers unable to support one of the dates, Fall Fest was left with the same date of Tailor Made. Even with Tailor Made’s lineup announcement superseding Fall Fest, 2322 students picked up tickets as of 12:15 pm Wednesday. Roughly 13,000 to 14,000 available student and guest tickets are available for the fest, with over 4,700 having reserved tickets for the show as of Wednesday at noon. In addition to including six alumni/ student performers this year, SA’s addition of rock band New Politics to the Fall Fest line-up marks a change from past hiphop/R&B-centric Fall Fests. The move to add a rock band to the Fall
Fest line-up reflects student polling data from SA, which revealed a high student interest in rock on campus. However, SA isn’t the only entity working around music-goers’ interests. Fanbassador, the company responsible for Tailor Made Festival, formed over a year ago with the intent of changing how artists are booked for events. For Tailor Made, the company gives concert-goers an atypical festival experience, allowing fans to vote from a variety of musicians who are available to perform. Fanbassador CEO, Chris Ring, has been promoting concerts in Western New York for nearly 20 years. Tailor Made, however, is his first time booking a festival by himself. Ring saw the lack of hip-hop shows in the Buffalo area toward the end of the summer, so he took action. “It worked out really, really well. We had significant response from the fans for a company that’s basically brand new and a concept that’s brand new,” Ring said. “We had almost 5,000 people come to our website and vote. For a first-year company to have that kind of reaction, we were really happy.” The big response to the first run of Tailor Made shows great promise for the festival
as a future, annual success. The only problem is the other promoters who may schedule their own events on the same day – intentionally or otherwise. Ring sees Fall Fest landing on the same day as a drawback for Tailor Made, but not a major one. Even though the two festivals are occurring on the same day, Ring still has hope for a good turnout. “We still think we’re going to do over ten thousand people,” Ring said. “Losing a couple thousand kids to UB’s Fall Fest is going to hurt but at the same time, it’s not making or breaking the show by any means.” Fanbassador’s CEO hopes for Tailor Made to be a yearly event in the Buffalo community, and wishes that other promoters consider their event in the future. “This festival at Canalside is our end of summer party that we want all university students to be a part of. To go up against a free hip hop show at UB, it’s not good for either of us,” Ring said. “We’d like to make this a labor day weekend tradition in Buffalo. Now that we’ve done this once, hopefully other promoters will know that this is going to happen again and plan their events accordingly.” email: arts@ubspectrum.com
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Liz Thompson, a senior sociology major, lives in South Lake Village and noticed a flyer outside her door on Tuesday informing residents that there was an ongoing investigation. Thompson feels Campus Living should have sent an email informing all students about the burglaries. Police are beginning a burglary reduction effort announced to Campus Living and university officials on Monday via email,
according to UB spokesperson John Della Contrada. This will include an increased police presence around the residence halls, as well as “door hangers” left reminding students with unlocked or open dorm rooms to secure their doors. UPD conducts a burglary reduction program every year for freshmen dorms, but they are beginning it earlier in the semester and broadening it to all residence halls to address the recent burglaries.
“On Tuesday afternoon and evening we found 32 rooms wide open and unattended. That was 32 potential burglaries that we were able to intervene,” Sticht said. “We will continue this effort in tandem with our investigation into the burglaries that have already occurred.” The burglaries occurred first at Goodyear and Clement Hall on South Campus and the most recent in the Ellicott Complex on North Campus. Students reported stolen credit cards and in one case, a student’s keys were taken from his room and his ve-
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Hundred Plus Club rocks the big stage Former UB rockers to take garage, indie sound to Fall Fest BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR ARTS EDITOR
Though they originally considered music just a hobby, Buffalo-based rock band Hundred Plus Club are now gearing up to play in front of thousands at UB Fall Fest. The group, composed of four former UB students, is one of six student/alumni acts performing alongside musicians like Lil Uzi Vert and New Politics. Students will get a taste of the band’s pure indie rock and local flair during the show. The band boasts sounds like Interpol or Tokyo Police Club, embodying a love for diverse stylings. The group first met one another at Williamville’s Transit Middle School, performed for the first time in 2015 at downtown Buffalo’s, The Waiting Room and released their first project, For You in 2016. “Making music was once something we all just did together. It then naturally progressed to what it is now,” said Zain Shirazi, a UB alumnus and the band’s vocalist and guitarist. “We go through phases of things that we like to do but this band just stuck.” Today, the group is no stranger to performing in Buffalo and beyond. The quartet has opened for acts such as California band Finish Ticket as well as duo, Hank & Cupcakes. Besides playing venues such as the Waiting Room and Mr. Goodbar in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village, the Hundred Plus Club has taken its talents to larger audiences. Most recently, the band performed at Buffalo-based music festivals, Herd Fest and Infringement Festival. Thanks to their early ’00s alt-rock vibe, Hundred Plus Club delights not just on stage but on their record as well. On their 2016 EP For You, the band accomplishes album-heavy content in just six tracks. Songs like “Reversed” are strong with summery guitar strums and cool vocals.
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Hundred Plus Club, formed in 2015, are one of six student/alumni acts performing at Fall Fest this year. The band has performed at various local venues along with a performance at this year’s Infrigement Festival in Buffalo.
Other numbers like “Reminders” bring distortion and heavy drums to the mix alongside a boost from Shirazi’s sincere vocals. Other tracks like “Mildly Impressed” host loopy instrumentals that race catchy lyricism around a musical track. Overall, it’s a project that proves variety can sound cohesive and that the band learned from past recorded songs, as well. “The recording session was split over two sessions that lasted about two days each, so three songs were recorded each day,” said Rafi Bloomberg, the band’s bassist. “After we talked to Michael Moretti from Admirable Traits [Records], he wanted us to release something with his [label]. So we took the first three songs we recorded and new three songs to make up For You.” Nick Borgosz, owner of Cheektowaga-based World of Noise studio, contacted Moretti regarding the local act after the first three songs were recorded for For You.
Moretti, co-founder of Admirable Traits Records, then invited the group to perform at 2016’s Herd Fest in Buffalo. With a plethora of performances in the books, Fall Fest is far from a worrisome experience for the group. Burak Spoth, the group’s drummer and recent UB grad, says the opportunity doesn’t nerve them in the slightest. “I don’t think we’re thinking about performing any differently than we usually do. We’re just going to go up there and do our thing. Plus, it’s great that there is diversity in the line-up,” Spoth said. Bloomberg agrees that the diversity helps, especially looking at past years’ rap-centric lineups. “It’s nice to see someone from the alternative world – like New Politics – just to be involved, as we fall into the general sense of alternative rock, too,” Bloomberg said. Hundred Plus Club hopes to make the most out of their opportunity during the
fest, playing songs from both For You and newly recorded tracks as they anticipate the mega musical opportunity. “Hopefully we get some new fans from performing on Saturday,” said Josh Gidwitz, the band’s guitarist. “I think the exposure could get them to listen to our new record that comes out. If we can get at least 20 more fans on Facebook, it would all be worth it.” Following their performance on Saturday, Hundred Plus Club is gearing up to release their upcoming project with Admirable Traits Records. The project, currently mastered, will be the group’s second with the label and will be accompanied by a single and music video. After Fall Fest, concert-goers can catch the band at Milkie’s on Sept. 23. The show will be alongside Rochester garage rockers, Total Yuppies and indie act, Cooler, with a cover of $5. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com
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Hello UB, welcome to my crib Decorations to make your room an artsy hot spot BRENTON J. BLANCHET ASST. ARTS EDITOR
Most dorm rooms consist of the same elements: pictures of friends, poster sale purchases and the occasional empty wall. After living with the same old setup for a while, it feels almost necessary to switch things up. These suggestions are to help incoming and returning students create an artsy and unique dorm room. It’s time to make your room the place to be this semester. Turntable Heading into the new school year, many students want to have the ultimate musical atmosphere in their room. They go out and spend loads of money on decent speakers when a better alternative exists. That alternative is sitting in your parents’ garage. Record players give any dorm room a classic feel and fill a room with the smooth sound of crackling LPs. Having a turntable as a centerpiece for your dorm room will not only give it a superior musical touch, but it’ll also be inviting for your friends. Peers will flock to the device to flip through records, play with the needle and just check out your setup. A physical record collection will also serve as a dorm decoration. This unique format will offer your friends something to look at and admire, like individual pieces of art. Retro video games It’s easy to walk into a friend’s room and play them in the newest installment of 2K or even compete with friends online. But in order for that to happen, they’d have to go out every year and purchase the updated game for an upwards of $60. As college students, money can be tight, so it’s best to take another route.
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Vinyl, autographed items, and plush toys can add a unique spark to just about any dorm room. Not only are these items nice to look at, but they serve as great conversation starters.
Retro video games and consoles may not be cheap initially, but they usually run cheaper than modern gaming systems. Buying them is a one-time deal. There’s no need for any updated versions of the games when they’ve already been obsolete for several decades. This retro touch to your dorm room would give you and your peers a hobby to fall back on when things get boring. “Super Smash Brothers,” “Mario Kart” and a variety of other party games will lighten any mood and create stronger bonds. There is, however, the slight chance that “Mario Kart” fires you up, so make sure you play with caution. When classes get hard and the workload gets heavy, an old console and games will take players back to their childhood, when school was easy and the games were simple. A musical instrument Not everyone knows how to play an instrument, but for those that do, bringing it
to college is a must. A musical skill is something that doesn’t need to be lost just because you’re going away to school. Who doesn’t like that guy at the party who can whip out a guitar and play a few tunes? Keeping your instrument handy won’t only make you that lovable guy but it’ll provide you with a productive way to spend time. With an instrument by your side, there’s a chance you’ll meet students with similar interests. Jamming out with friends is always a quality way to spend free time and network among the community. Plush toys A desk filled with stuffed animals may sound corny, but its serves many purposes. If you’re a bit unorganized, stuffed animals do the trick. Instead of having a pile of papers sit on your desk, use a toy as a paperweight. With a cute animal sitting on your paper pile, it covers up the fact that you’re completely unwilling to clean up.
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Plush toys second as stress-relievers. When the workload starts adding up, it helps to look at something that reminds you of a less stressful time – similar to retro games. Your childhood may have been a long time ago but bringing it to college with you is sure to make even the hardest days easier. Autographs Not many students own celebrity autographs, but if there’s an opportunity to pick one up, it can contribute to the perfect dorm room. A signed CD or framed photo of your favorite actor is the perfect centerpiece for any dorm. Friends will stop to look at it and ask questions, and it’ll create fresh conversations about your interests. It’s the ultimate bonding tool. A photo of your favorite star will also help motivate you when it’s time to do better in school. With your idol looking down on you as you type your 10-page final, it’s pretty hard to slack off. If you aspire to be where that athlete or self-starter is, the last thing you’d want to do is procrastinate. Finding a signature online can be very sketchy, however. When scrolling through EBay, it’s essential that the photo comes with a certificate of authenticity from a trusted source and not just a piece of paper the seller threw together. For the best results and complete confidence, many musicians plan CD signings and even offer signed booklets with album pre-orders. Your dorm room is what you make of it. Let it represent you. Whatever your interests are, it’s important to showcase them in your room and let them be known. Even if these items seem a bit far-fetched, it makes coming home after class easier when you incorporate bits of yourself in your décor. email: brenton.blanchet@ubspectrum.com
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Bold &
brash in Buffalo Things to do when you’re feeling artsy, bored or both GRACE TRIMPER CO MANAGING EDITOR
For many, beer, football and Zubaz are what make Buffalo fall truly great. For others, that’s exactly what makes it truly torturous. Regardless of the season, Buffalo’s arts and entertainment provide endless possibilities for weekend plans, but only if you only know where to look. Here are six places to keep an eye on for new things to do in between homework assignments – aside from the Albright-Knox, Buffalo’s most obvious choice for consuming art. 1. Center for the Arts – 103 Center For The Arts, Buffalo, NY 14260
The title says it all. That big white building between Alumni Arena and Slee Hall is the best place to get your arts fix on campus. Home to the art, media study, and theater and dance departments, CFA hosts a wide variety of exhibits and shows for student and public patrons to enjoy. Stop in to get tickets for concerts and theater productions in one of our four theater spaces, such as the Pixies on Oct. 1 or Zodiaque Dance Company on Oct. 18-22. If you’re short on cash
or can’t carve out the time for a full-fledged production, drop by during the day to check out student work in the Art Galleries at 201 CFA or the Project Space at 155 CFA. 2. Shea’s Performing Arts Center – 646 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Located downtown, Shea’s has been a formative part of the Buffalo theater scene since 1926. This beautiful and historic theater has welcomed some big names, including Frank Sinatra and The Marx Brothers, and regularly runs theater productions such as “Les Misérables” and “Phantom of the Opera.” “The Bodyguard” and “The Lion King” are among the titles featured in this season’s lineup. If musicals aren’t your thing, the theater also brings in bands and comedy acts. Steely Dan will perform on Oct. 17, as will Nick Offerman on Nov. 10 and Bill Maher on Nov. 12. History buffs may also enjoy a tour of the theater, which run during non-show days between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 3. Dipson Amherst – 350 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226
One of the best movie theaters in Buffalo lives right across the street from UB South Campus – Dipson Amherst. Home to the Buffalo Film Seminars run by UB professors Diane Christian and Bruce Jackson, the theater also shows a variety of newly released films, changing its lineup throughout the week. Apart from its comfy recliners and decent tea selection, the theater boasts a lineup of lesser-known films, which aren’t normally screened in the bigger-name cinemas across the country. If you’re looking to catch the newest indie flick or even some Academy Award nominees, just take a walk across Main Street. 4. Mohawk Place – 47 E Mohawk St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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ue for shows and local events. Every week, Mohawk Place welcomes a mix of local, national and international talent, and also houses different events, such as happy hours and themed dance parties. Keep an eye on their website or like them on Facebook to stay up-to-date on Mohawk Place’s event lineup. 5. Riviera Theatre – 67 Webster St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Another historic site in the Buffalo area, North Tonawanda’s Riviera Theatre – “Home of the Mighty Wurlitzer,” a 90-yearold pipe organ which has been standing since 1926. Though it has been owned by the aforementioned Shea’s and Dipson, the Riviera has a spirit all of its own. As it has for nearly a century, the Riviera continues to house stage shows and movie screenings, including an annual interactive “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening and drag show during Halloweekend. Like many locally owned venues in Western New York, the Riviera changes its calendar frequently,
so make sure to check it out if you’re looking for something fun and interesting to do in a gorgeous historic building. 6. UB Anderson Gallery – 1 Martha Jackson Pl, Buffalo, NY 14214
An underrated and under visited gallery, UB’s Anderson Gallery holds the university’s public collection of over 3,000 pieces as well as a variety of public exhibitions. A home for contemporary and modern art, the gallery is a great place to see and learn about art for free. Stop in or book a tour – either way, you’ll get to experience something beautiful. email: grace.trimper@ubspectrum.com
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September Movie Guide Your monthly collection of cinematic selections… DAVID TUNIS-GARCIA SENIOR ARTS EDITOR
The Halloween season arrives earlier every year, as department stores don’t even wait for the leaves to change before they break out the costumes and plastic spiders. Movie theaters are following suit, with most of September’s notable releases promising to put a chill in your bone in exchange for a chunk of your change. “It” Sept. 8 In the fictional town of Derry, Maine, a group of outcast kids known as the Loser’s Club face off against an interdimensional creature that manifests himself as a clown named Pennywise. Jaeden Lieberher (“St. Vincent”) leads the Losers as Bill Denbrough, along with his best friend Trashmouth Tozier, played by Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things”), after the monster murders Denbrough’s brother. Bill Skarsgård plays the titular creature, a role made iconic by Tim Curry in the 1990 television mini series, also based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel of the same name. With few exceptions, King has a poor track record when it comes to having his novels adapted for the big screen. That includes this summer’s blockbuster treatment of “The Dark Tower,” which was met with a resounding shrug from general audiences. “It” is a more familiar property and seems to be coming off the success of Netlfix’s “Stranger Things,” which was hugely popular and took many cues from King’s work, in particular through the casting of Wolfhard and a plot revolving around a group of children in the ‘80s banding together to stop an interdimensional threat. “Mother!” Sept. 15 Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan,” “Re-
quiem for a Dream”) wrote and directed this psychological horror film starring Jennifer Lawrence (“The Hunger Games”) and Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men”). Lawrence and Bardem portray a couple who live a peaceful life in a remote country home. However, their tranquil existence is interrupted when a mysterious couple, played by Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer arrives at their home, looking for a place to stay. Harris is coming off of an electrifying run on HBO’s overhyped “West World” as the Man in Black, while Pfeiffer is having something of a career resurgence, as she stars in “Murder on the Orient Express” later this year and has been cast as the Wasp, in Marvel’s “Ant Man and the Wasp,” which is currently filming. The casting of Bardem and Lawrence as a couple is odd given their 21 year age difference. But putting Bardem in your film is never a bad idea, and even though Lawrence has been woefully overexposed in recent years she is a talented actress and can bring her Agame when she has to. There is a reason she has an Oscar, though it isn’t always apparent. “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” Sept. 20 This sequel to 2015’s “Kingsman: the Secret Service” picks up with protagonist Taron Egerton’s Gary “Eggsy” Unwin as a fullfledged secret agent and member of Kingsman, a covert British intelligence organization. Unfortunately for Kingsman, its headquarters are destroyed by the mysterious Golden Circle and the agency must join forces with its American counterpart, Statesman. Fortunately for the audience, this means Channing Tatum (“Magic Mike”), Jeff Bridges (“The Big Lebowski”), Halle Berry (“X-Men”) and Pedro Pascal (“Game of Thrones”) join the cast as cowboy-themed Statesman agents. Matthew Vaughn returns to direct this over-the-top and bloody homage to classic spy films – think Roger Moore’s James Bond but with more decapitations and more anal. “Flatliners” Sept. 29 What lies beyond death? Well, there’s only
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The Halloween scares come early this year as horror movies fill cinemas. “It” is an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, telling the story of a group of kids battling a shapeshifting clown in a small town in Maine.
one way to find out: go there. Five medical students embark on this journey by stopping each other’s hearts, allowing them to experience death and the afterlife before resuscitating themselves. What starts as curiosity and thrill-seeking soon takes a turn as the students are haunted by visons of the afterlife upon their return to the land of the living. The film is a sequel and soft reboot of a 1990 film of the same name, directed by Joel
Schumacher who gave us 1997’s “Batman and Robin,” or the only non-Nolan directed Batman film worth watching. Don’t quote me. Kiefer Sutherland reprises his role as Dr. Nelson Wright, while Ellen Page (“Juno”) leads a cast of hot men and women in their thirties, including Diego Luna (“Rogue One”) and Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”). email: david.garcia@ubspectrum.com
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No more excuses Lance Leipold and his staff need to come through this year
DANIEL PETRUCCELLI SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
Two years ago, a six-time national champion and the man who reached 100 career wins faster than any other coach in NCAA football history arrived on UB’s campus and the Bulls looked primed to get things moving in the right direction. Two years later, the Bulls are coming off a two-win season that included an opening-game loss to an FCS (formerly Division I-AA) school, a defense that ranked in the bottom five in the nation in rush yards allowed and an offense that ranked in the bottom five in points scored. Win or lose, this year head coach Lance Leipold has to be held accountable for the results this team produces. Last year can be excused because it was only his second year here in Buffalo. The Bulls were moderately successful in Leipold’s first year and racked up five wins,
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so there was promise entering last year. And despite last year’s lack of success, there were silver linings. He was starting a freshman quarterback and had a young roster overall. He was just beginning to work with his first class of recruits who were raw but still needed direction and honing. But now the campus will be watching vigilantly this year. Social media users showed their displeasure with the football program after presumed favoritism in athletic department decisions. With the announcement of the new field house, there is no doubt the Bulls and their coaching staff will be under pressure to perform from the outset this year. The players are there for this coaching staff to be successful. Tyree Jackson has the potential to be one of the top quarterbacks in the Mid-American Conference. He has the size and physical tools to be an elite quarterback. The coaching staff needs to show they can scheme around the young quarterback and get more production out of him now that he has a year of experience. Johnathan Hawkins and Emmanuel Reed have the capability to form a dangerous tandem in the backfield. The offensive line should take a huge step forward with the addition of transfer Jacquis Webb and the continued leadership of center James O’Hagan. The receiving corps was hurt this offseason with the loss of their top three receivers, but Kamathi Holsey, KJ Osborn and tight end Tyler Mabry have shown glimpses of what they can do. The defensive side of the ball has its own promising young leader in Mike lineback-
er Khalil Hodge. The junior college transfer was a force in year one and with another offseason under his belt, his control of the defense should improve vastly. If he can get the edge in the chess game against the opponent’s quarterback it could help eliminate a lot of the big plays the defense allowed. Ishmael Hargrove showed just as much promise as last year and the two of them will be a strong tandem. The rest of the front seven will need to perform to the same level to contain the run this year. If the spring game was any indication, the secondary is in a much better spot this year than last. The team had seven interceptions in the spring game compared to five all of last year. Kadofi Wright and Cameron Lewis should be able to control the outside and make this defense more capable. The problem now is that the coaches need to figure out how to utilize their assets. Year one, they managed to find success when they were gifted with UB’s all-time leading passer in Joe Licata. But with a reset last year and the graduation of some of former coach Jeff Quinn’s best players, the new staff struggled to adjust. At times it seemed as if the former Division III staff was in over their heads and outclassed in Division I. Despite taking his team to the Division III national championship every year he was in charge of UW-Whitewater, Leipold’s game plan just doesn’t seem to be as effective against more capable coaches. The biggest issue for the coaching staff will be the departure of former running backs coach Matt Simon. The loss of Simon could be devastating for the program’s run-
ning game. Simon was the last man standing from the Quinn era and also coached the most consistent unit of the team for the last six years. As a Super Bowl and NCAA champ, he was clearly the most qualified member of this staff. He was allowed to walk out the door to retain offensive coordinator and former quarterbacks coach Andy Kotelnicki, whose play-calling is as about as inspired as me playing a game of Madden. Despite the lack of offensive production, the scheme seemed to be the same week after week. Up the middle, up the middle, long ball. Don’t forget the occasional trick play that didn’t even get the defenders to turn their heads. Kotelnicki was moved to running backs and Jim Zebrowksi was brought in to coach the quarterbacks. He comes highly touted after five years in the Big Ten with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Bulls’ first opponent. When a guy is brought in to take over your position group, the writing might just be on the wall. Leipold has had his time. His recruits are primed and ready to impress. This team could easily get back to the five-win mark of his first season. But if they don’t, it might be time for the university to move on to greener pastures. email: daniel.petruccelli@ubspectrum.com
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16 NFL offseason recap and season preview
SPORTS
Thursday, August 31, 2017
THE SPECTRUM
ROOKIES
NFC
The Carolina Panthers drafted running back Christian McCaffrey to solidify a position that has been slacking in past seasons, giving Cam Newton help in the backfield. Running back Dalvin Cook is looking to fill a void is for the Minnesota Vikings. Replacing a hall of fame running back is no easy task, however, Cook has the tools necessary to be successful at the pro level from day one. Chicago Bear’s rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky is hoping to win the starting job this season and give Chicago and a piece to build around in the years to come. ACQUISITIONS This offseason some big names found new homes. One of the bigger surprises was Adrien Peterson, longtime Vikings tailback moved to the New Orleans Saints. This gives Drew Brees the best backfield partner of his career while the Saints hope to compete in a tough division. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to improve a wide receiver corps that lacked a player to take heat off star receiver Mike Evans, they believe they found that in veteran receiver DeSean Jackson. With Jackson and Evans, quarterback Jameis Winston has no excuses for having a subpar offensive attack. Coming into the 2017-18 season, the Los Angeles Rams are hoping to form a new identity in a new city. They’re hoping to achieve this with sophomore quarterback Jared Goff and a new weapon on the outside. With the acquisition of Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills, Goff now has an elite receiver to develop chemistry with, much like Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have for the Atlanta Falcons.
As the NFL season approaches, this is all the information you need to know JEREMY TORRES, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The long-awaited return of NFL football is nearly here with action starting Sept. 7. It’s time to talk about key rookies, acquisitions, suspensions, offensive and defensive player of the year, front-runners and teams that have a chance at coming home with a Lombardi trophy.
AFC
SUSPENSIONS
Two major suspensions in the NFC to look out for are both impact players for their respected teams. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is coming off a historic rookie season that will be hard for him to repeat given his six-game suspension he received for domestic violence. Tampa Bay is losing a pro-bowl running back in Doug Martin for four games due to violating the league performance enhancing drug policy. This should significantly hurt a team that has no true run game beyond Martin. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Landon Collins of the New York Giants is hoping to repeat his dominance with Rams Aaron Donald and Panthers Mario Addison looking to prevent a repeat for Collins. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR NFC offensive player of the year this season is up for grabs. The top contenders are quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay packers, quarterback Russel Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks and running back David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals. PLAYOFF PICTURE Expect the Cowboys and Giants to fight for a division title, while the Falcons, Seahawks, and Packers win their divisions. Be on the watch for the Buccaneers as a young core is hoping to get the team over the playoff hurdle.
ROOKIES
Rookie Leonard Fournette of the Jacksonville Jaguars is an NFL ready running back that has all the skills to become a top tier runner in his first season if the Jaguars can solidify their offensive line. Two rookies are hoping to make an impact at the quarterback position on two teams that have yet to supply their offense with capable signal callers. The Cleveland Browns recently named DeShone Kizer to be the starter, a position that the Browns have lacked consistency in. The Houston Texans have also failed to provide their offense with a capable quarterback. Deshaun Watson is a duel threat quarterback with a skill set similar to that of Tyrod Taylor, he hopes to be more accurate however. If Watson can ignite the Texans offense, they have a real chance at competing for a Super Bowl. ACQUISITIONS The Oakland Raiders look to continue their success from the season prior, adding formerly retired running back Marshawn Lynch. Lynch brings a power run game to an already dominate offense. The Miami Dolphins needed to replace quarterback Ryan Tannehill due to injury. They brought in Veteran signal caller Jay Cutler and although his play can be sporadic at times, Cutler enables the Dolphins to stay competitive. The Buffalo Bills needed to replace re-
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Getting past growing pains Volleyball team shows improvement in opening games of the season THOMAS ZAFONTE SENIOR SPORTS EDITOR
Last season, UB women’s volleyball (2-1) started the year on a 12-game losing streak, went 4-25 and ended up last in the MAC. The team failed to impress throughout the season, never having a single winning streak. It only took the first two games this season for the team to impress, starting the year on back-to-back wins. The Bulls fell victim to growing pains a year ago, both bringing in many freshmen and being forced to play after losing their veteran players. One year later the Bulls are no longer a team of freshmen – they are a team better prepared for the season. And their game results show that. “We worked a lot on defense over the spring and the whole experience brought us closer together,” said sophomore setter Scout McLerran. “Now it is way easier to pick each other up and move forward.” McLerran enters her second season as team captain, having been promoted shortly after her arrival. She showcased her role as team leader during Tuesday’s practice, where she held her own personal players meeting, gathering at the net at the end of practice. Each time the team practices, McLer-
ceiver Sammy Watkins after trading him for cornerback C.J. Gaines. They traded for receiver Jordan Mathews from the Philadelphia Eagles. Mathews is an incomplete player that drops passes regularly but if he can improve he is a legit first option. SUSPENSION A key suspension is Bills receiver Walt Powell. He will be out four games due to violating the leagues substance abuse policy. For a receiving corps that is thin as it is, look for the Bills to rely even heavier on LeSean McCoy to carry the offense. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR As for defensive player of the year, J.J. Watt is hoping to return to old form after missing much of last season due to injury. Two outside line backers are in the conversation as well. Justin Houston of the Kansas City chiefs is due for a massive year and UB’s very own Khalil Mack, who won the award last year with the Raiders, is looking to repeat. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AFC offensive player of the year looks to be interesting. Will aging New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady be able to compete at an elite level or will a player such as Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders step up and take the throne? Watch for Le’Veon Bell to have a monster season running and catching the ball out of the backfield that could elevate him into the conversation. PLAYOFF PICTURE Expect the Raiders and Denver Broncos to compete for a division title while the Patriots, Stealers and Texans win their divisions with relative ease. A team on the rise, despite quarterback issues, is the Dolphins. If they can rally behind a strong run game with Jay Ajayi, they will be an issue for the league.
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Sophomore setter Scout McLerran enters her second season as captain.
ran sees them grow, which she credits to the bond they now have. “We are a family a lot more this year,” McLerran said. McLerran sights the lack of bond between teammates being a big reason for the lack of success last season. Now, both players and coaches see a stronger foundation to begin the season. “Them being on the same wavelength out of the gym has transferred over to what they do on the court and it has been really awesome to watch,” said head coach Blair Lipsitz. At practice on Tuesday, Lipsitz called attention to specific areas of play for the team,
stressing the improvement they needed for blocking in front of the net and on ball control. For Lipsitz, these specific critiques add to the progress the team has made. “This team is full of players who still have plenty of space to improve,” Lipsitz said. “This is a very coachable bunch and that is why you can see them keep getting better. They are open to the critiques we have.” Lipsitz enters her third season as head coach with a team of players she brought in herself. Now those previous seasons of recruiting are starting to pay off. “Everyone we have brought in shows signs of playing at a very high level, and that
is why I think after sometime we are seeing these improvements,” Lipsitz said. One key recruit this season is sophomore outside hitter Polina Prokudina, who spent her freshman year at Syracuse University before transferring to UB in June. In her native country, Prokudina was on the 2015 Russian Country Championshipwinning team. Now with more playing time available, Prokudina has made a noticable impact on the team, already having recorded a 27-kill game this season. “Coming here has been great. With the playtime I have I am giving a real opportunity to show my skills and be around great coaches with such great experience,” Prokudina said. “So many players have been very inviting and I already feel like I am a part of this team.” Prokudina was one of several new additions to the team during the offseason, all of which have impressed McLerran early in the season. The Bulls will need to continue to impress, as they face tough competition this weekend in back-to-back road games against the Seton Hall Pirates (2-1) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-1). “I am expecting some very good teams this weekend. Those are teams from the Big East and Big 12 which are impressive conferences, and [what] we want is to see if we can play with these teams,” Lipsitz said. The Bulls play Friday against the Pirates at 7 p.m. and at 11 a.m. on Saturday against the Scarlet Knights. email: thomas.zafonte@ubspectrum.com