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Students and community react to Black’s sentencing Black received ﬁve years probation for two felonies time in a state prison. Michalski ultimately sided with Black’s defense attorney Brian Mahoney who argued state prison would Former UB Vice President Denbe unfair due to Black’s full restitution nis Black has avoided jail despite and years of public service at UB. the district attorney’s recomErie County District Attorney mendation that he serves time John Flynn, who recommended behind bars. that Black serve some amount of After pleading guilty to two jail time, was not at the courtroom felonies, stealing more than Friday. $300,000 from university bank Upon learning that Black would accounts and tax fraud, avoid time, Flynn, an alumBlack was sentenced nus of UB’s law school, to five years’ protold The Spectrum that bation, 2,500 hours Black betrayed the trust of community serof the UB communivice and a $5,000 ty. Flynn expressed his fine Friday morndisappointment, but ing. said he understood State Supreme the situation. Court Justice John “My opinion hasn’t L. Michalski said changed. When I he believed Black’s sent my assistant DA actions merited at into the courtroom least a year in counon Friday to speak ty jail, but sentencat the sentencing, she ing guidelines only aladvocated for jail time,” lowed Black to serve Flynn said. “I believe that jail was appropriate TROY WACHALA, THE SPECTRUM in this case. I’m not goMany of those in the UB community as well as Erie County District Attorney MAX KALNITZ

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ing to criticize [the] judge. We have checks and balances in our system for a reason. I’m not the judge or the jury. All I can do is accept the outcome.” As a result of his sentencing, Black will be stripped of major rights endowed to U.S. citizens. Flynn explained that this consequence of Black’s actions will follow him for the rest of his life, no matter how cooperative he was during the investigation. “He’s a convicted felon, forever. He may still keep his pension, but he can’t vote or own a gun ever again. If he ever tries to apply for another job, he has to check ‘yes’ to that question on the application form,” Flynn said. “He has a scarlet letter of being a convicted felon that will follow him around for the rest of his life. At least that’s some punishment.” Many students on campus expressed a mixture of outrage, shock and disappointment after learning that Black will avoid serving any jail time. Out of 30 students interviewed, every student shared their frustration with the court’s decision on Black’s sentencing. Leslie Veloz, senior psychology and English major and Student Association president, has mixed feelings about Black’s sentencing. As SA president, Veloz is happy the university received full restitution from Black, but is personally upset that Black won’t face any jail time, she said.

Miller leaves position as vice provost for inclusive excellence for SUNY position Despina Stratigakos will act as interim vice provost during search for Miller’s replacement SARAH CROWLEY SENIOR NEWS EDITOR

Teresa Miller, the former vice provost for inclusive excellence and a member of the law school faculty since 1995, was named as senior vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and chief of staff to SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson, effective Jan. 29. Provost Charles Zukoski described “mixed feelings” about her departure to SUNY in his announcement in an email to the UB community Sunday. He recounted the many ways Miller impacted the UB community throughout her tenure. Despina Stratigakos, a professor in the school of architecture and planning, will take over as interim vice provost effective Feb. 5, Zukoski announced in an email Wednesday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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John Flynn, feel that former UB vice president Dennis Black deserved some amount of jail time and received a lighter punishment than he deserved.

Allen Greene leaves UB to become Auburn University’s new athletic director

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Dennis Black should go to prison Light sentence sends the wrong message

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Allen Greene will leave UB to accept a position as Athletics Director at Auburn University, said President Satish Tripathi in a letter to the university on Jan. 18. Over the course of Greene’s tenure, UB earned seven MAC Tournament trophies and saw four teams advance to the NCAA tournament, including men’s and women’s basketball, a run which marked the first time a MAC school won both titles since 2001, Tripathi said in a statement to the university community. “These achievements and more speak to Allen’s strategic and thoughtful efforts to create a well-rounded intercollegiate program that strives for excellence in all of its pursuits,” Tripathi said. . The announcement also touched on Greene’s successful fundraising initiatives, including overseeing an $18 million donation for the Murchie Family Fieldhouse. Kathy Twist, a longtime senior administrator in the athletics department, will act as interim athletic director while the university begins its national search for a permanent replacement. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Dennis Black got an insultingly light sentence — a mere $5,000 fine and five years probation although the former vice president admitted to stealing more than $300,000 from UB student and faculty funds. State Supreme Court Justice John Michalski’s Jan. 21 decision feels like a slap in the face. Black lied to us for years. He betrayed every integrity policy the university has. He left us angry that university administrators could be so negligent. For months, we have harbored hope that he would be adequately punished. Again, we are disappointed. Michalski told Black in court he thought he should serve at least a year in county jail, but the only sentencing options for Black’s felonies are state prison or probation. Many of us know people who’ve received prison sentences for crimes much less severe than Black’s. The Buffalo man who burglarized UB dorms last fall got

three and a half years in state prison. Black –– who made close to $300,000 a year –– funneled our money into a private account. He paid for his son’s bachelor party with our money. He bought concert tickets, went to Yankees games and took tax breaks on charitable donations he made with our money. Those crimes are felonies. But they are also huge moral lapses that occurred over years, not in a single moment of recklessness or stupidity. Black relished his role as the face of UB. But beneath the veneer, he was calculating, conniving and deeply dishonest. Black’s attorney Brian Mahoney felt prison time would be too harsh given that Black has returned the $320,000 he stole and paid $14,664 to the New York State Taxation and Finance Department for falsifying tax returns. Plus, he argued, Black has no prior criminal record and received letters of support from dozens of people. The Spectrum was not able to obtain those letters. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Jade Olusoji, a freshman pharmacy major, doesn’t know anyone who’s eaten laundry detergent pods but has seen jokes about it online. From videos of people biting into pods to pictures mocking the pods’ eye-catching colors, she has seen the memes become an internet challenge. “I would joke about this with my friends, but more of the fact that the challenge is so absurd, not that we would actually do it,” Olusoji said. “I hope I don’t have any friends that would eat a Tide Pod but if they did, I would honestly be shocked.” The “Tide Pod Challenge,” a recent trend where participants consume laundry detergent pods, gained significant traction after tweets from @littlestwayne and @fastjellyfish alluding to eating the pods were liked by over 10,000 users in December 2017. Videos depicting social media users consuming the pods, sometimes referred to as the “Forbidden Fruit,” have made their rounds as well, along with pictures of pods being cooked onto pizzas. In recent weeks, Tide’s creator Procter and Gamble has released a statement and a commercial starring Rob Gronkowski, warning individuals not to consume the product. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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UPD arrested a UB student on Dec. 17 for one count of arson in the fifth degree and one count of reckless endangerment in the second degree after police were able to secure video footage of the student setting a small fire in the Spaulding building on North Campus, said Deputy Chief of Police Josh Sticht in an email. Resident Advisors and University police officers were able to put out all six of the fires that occurred on Dec. 11. No one was harmed, but Sticht said the fires could have easily spread and become a danger for the residents in the building. The resident hall advisors in Spaulding had increased their on-call rounds to assist the police officers who were patrolling the area before the arrest, Sticht said. “The Resident Advisors in Spaulding really went above and beyond to help with this problem,” Sticht said. The student will be charged through Amherst town court and will most likely receive further disciplinary consequences through the University’s Student Conduct offices, according to Sticht. UPD will leave the extra video resources deployed in Spaulding to better monitor the area and the RAs in Spaulding will be receiving extra fire safety education. Brian Haggerty, senior associate director for Campus Living, said in a statement to the university that they will continue to survey the area, but are hopeful the arrest will stop the series of arsons that have affected the area in the last few weeks of the fall semester. If anyone sees suspicious activity near

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or around the residence hall or apartment complex, they should contact UPD immediately, Haggerty said. UB’s police chief retires after 39 years in law enforcement

UB’s Chief of Police Gerald Schoenle announced his retirement Jan. 24, after serving in his position for 12 years, according to UBNow. Schoenle began his career after graduating with his associates degree from Erie Community College and joining the Buffalo police force as an officer. He left the Buffalo Police Department in 2000, retiring as a captain before working with Erie County Central Police Services for five years. Schoenle then worked as assistant police chief in Arlington Texas for a year, before returning to Buffalo to receive state accreditation to become part of UB’s police force. In 2007, he did so. Laura Hubbard, vice president for finance and administration, told UBNow that Schoenle was instrumental in building relationships between students, faculty and university police. Chris Bartolomei, assistant chief of university police since 2013, will be acting as interim chief while the national search for Schoenle’s replacement continues, according to Hubbard. Tripathi announces new faculty mentorship policy

President Tripathi announced a new policy for faculty development and mentoring in a university memo Jan. 16, made after the review and recommendations of Provost Charles Zukoski and the Mentoring Review Committee’s Faculty Mentoring Report and Faculty Senate Resolution and Recommendations for University Wide Faculty Mentoring Program. The new policy includes a specific provision addressing mentoring reports as part

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State Supreme Court justice Diane Devlin ruled against UB Law School alumnus John N. Lipsitz’s Article 78 petition to force the UB Foundation affiliated Faculty-Student Housing Corporation to make its board meetings and records open to the public, according to The Buffalo News. Devlin wrote in her seven-page decision that the relationship between the Housing Corp. and UB does not qualify the Housing Corp. as a government entity. She dismissed Lipsitz’ argument that the Housing Corp.’s collection of student rental payments constituted public money. Sean Cooney, an attorney at local firm Dolce and Pannepinto who represented Lipsitz in the

proceedings, said they will be appealing the decision. Buffalo native sentenced to three and a half years in prison for UB dorm burglaries

Darnell Cleveland, a 21-year-old Buffalo man, pleaded guilty to one count of second degree burglary, second degree forgery, second degree identity theft and unauthorized use of a vehicle on Jan. 24. Cleveland was found responsible for seven burglaries between July and September 2017 in the residence halls on both North and South Campus.

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How dinner in the dark helped me overcome insecurity Finding myself in total darkness

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I love taking risks and throwing myself into new, exciting situations. So when I learned we would be attending a dinner in the dark as part of my winter study abroad experience in Berlin, Germany, I was thrilled and couldn’t wait for this at once frightening and exhilarating prospect. Nocti Vagus is a pitch black restaurant staffed by blind waiters. It’s a disorienting experience that heightens your other senses and helps you understand what it is like to be blind. I knew it would

be a cool experience that would put me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way. What I didn’t expect was how profoundly it would impact me. I struggled with an eating disorder from ages 14 to 20. At 24, I am in remission from my eating disorder, but vestiges of the illness haunt me to this day, and probably will to some extent for the rest of my life. Body image and self-consciousness remain struggles for me, and both become worse depending on my mental state. Given that I was in a foreign country where I didn’t speak the language and am slowly recovering from a year-long major depression relapse—my first in several years— in addition to going through a serious breakup, it is unsurprising that my body image hasn’t been the greatest lately. While my trip to Europe was amazing in so many ways, it would be dishonest not to mention the insecurity that hung over the experience like an iron curtain. I was constantly fixing my hair, adjusting my makeup, sucking in my stomach and always hyper aware of the position of my body, trying to arrange it in ways that I imagined

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would make me look slimmest. The best moments of the trip allowed me to forget myself, to release the shackles of these insecurities, if only for a few moments. I have three distinct memories during which I was able to let go and lose myself in the moment, unhindered by crushing body insecurity: New Years Eve surrounded by glittering, magical fireworks everywhere I turned. And then on another evening, caught up in the buoyant melodies of Mozart and Ravel at the Berlin Philharmonic— and finally, at dinner in the dark. At first, I was dizzyingly disoriented by the darkness. I felt a tightness in my chest and a brewing sense of panic. My first instinct was to get out, to escape back to the light. But I stopped myself. I took a few deep breaths. I accepted that I was going to be surrounded by total, terrifying darkness for the next few hours. And once I accepted my uncomfortable reality, I came alive. I didn’t have to worry about my hair, or my eyeliner, or if the way I was sitting gave me a double chin or revealed a protruding stomach. How I looked didn’t matter because no one could see me. It was the most liberating feeling in the world. I felt like I could breathe properly for the first time in ages—for the first time since before my depressive episode, before the breakup, before I lost myself in the disaster that 2017 was for me. Unhindered by debilitating, self-

loathing concerns about my appearance, I felt light. I felt free. I felt like I could be myself. I felt confident enough to offer opinions, to contribute fully and authentically to conversations. Despite being shrouded in complete darkness over 4,000 miles from home, I felt safer than I have in months. I felt like I was slowly, hesitantly getting to know myself again. Slowly finding that strong, confident, effervescent woman who had temporarily been lost to a toxic relationship and an all-consuming, year-long suicidal depressive episode. Though I only had one glass of wine, I emerged from dinner in the dark feeling intoxicated with joy. It was only in total darkness that I was able to reunite with the person I used to be. It was only in total darkness that I was able to let go of the crushing insecurity that has been holding me back for too long. Dinner in the dark served as the perfect metaphor for self-discovery—or in my case, re-discovery. Sometimes you need to lose yourself entirely in order to find yourself again. Sometimes it takes putting yourself completely out of your comfort zone in order to grow into the best version of yourself. Sitting there in the total darkness of Nocti Vagus, I couldn’t see a single thing—but I’ve never seen myself more clearly.

much opportunity and blacklisted all because of her boob. JT, on the other hand, was thriving. His post-NSYNC career was just taking off and his 2006 album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds” sold 10 million copies worldwide. The whole incident didn’t interfere with Timberlake’s future in any way. It helped him. Here we are, 14 years later, and all eyes are on JT yet again. On Oct. 22, Timberlake announced he’d be performing at the Super Bowl LII halftime show through a Twitter-released comedy skit featuring Jimmy Fallon. It’s a nice laugh until you realize that Timberlake just received the biggest “guy pass” of all time. Jackson was publicly humiliated on national television, forced to apologize and now a man who was just as much a part of it is getting his redemption. Not like him getting out of the situation without blood on his hands was good enough, right? Musically, I love JT. And I can’t wait for his performance from a fan’s perspective. I grew up on his music. I’ve followed most of his career and I’m the only 19-year-old dude who will openly admit to being a die-hard NSYNC fan. As a fan, nothing would make me happier than watching JT sing a string of his hits, but the Super Bowl halftime show isn’t the time or place. The only way I will feel total-

ly comfortable with the pop star gracing the stage is if he invited Jackson to make an appearance. If they both made “peace,” as Timberlake mentioned in a recent Zane Lowe interview, then it shouldn’t be too much of a hassle. But what concerns me is a mindset where viewers see the past incident and aren’t sure whether they can “trust Jackson again” with a platform like the Super Bowl. The whole situation wasn’t her fault in the first place. And if viewers are so concerned over it happening again, then why would you feel comfortable with Timberlake performing since he’s just as much to blame for the incident as Jackson? An NFL spokesperson claimed that Jackson isn’t banned from the Super Bowl and honestly, the only way we’ll know if that’s true is by seeing Janet up there on Feb. 4. Otherwise, their word means nothing. Timberlake can make things right. The NFL can make things right. This performance is less about who Justin Timberlake is as a performer and more about who he is as a human being. Jackson deserves to walk out on that stage, embrace who she is and show the world her talent is more buzzworthy than her chest. And if she doesn’t, Justin Timberlake can “Cry Me a River.”

dured is punishment enough for his crimes. Again, we disagree. Black has made a new life for himself in an upscale beach community in South Carolina. His life sounds pretty good to an average undergraduate with thousands of dollars in student loans and an uncertain future. For Black, crime does appear to have paid. It is easy to recover from pub-

lic humiliation when you have the luxury of escaping to an upscale condo in a private beach community almost 800 miles from where your crime took place. And any humiliation suffered by Black is certainly deserved. Michalski’s sentence is beyond insufficient, and we are deeply disappointed in his decision.

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After 14 years, Justin Timberlake is making his return to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. But I don’t think he deserves it yet. He’s proven himself time and time again musically, except for his recent string of lackluster singles. But as a celebrity and public figure, Timberlake doesn’t deserve to grace the halftime show stage. Unless he’s standing next to Janet Jackson again. We all remember the last time he took the stage with Jackson in 2004. Timberlake pulled off her top, exposing Jackson’s nipple to millions. Viewers and media alike ran with the story and Jackson’s

career suffered. But Timberlake wasn’t under fire at all, even though he was equally –– if not more –– responsible for the incident. Everyone pointed fingers at Jackson. Jackson released a written apology the next day saying, “It was not my intention that go as far as it did. I apologize to anyone offended.” As for Timberlake, the one who provoked the incident, the networks didn’t force him to release a statement. Instead, the singer spoke to Access Hollywood saying, “We love giving you all something to talk about.” Timberlake didn’t release a formal apology until two years later, saying that he could’ve done more and that society was to blame for Jackson getting the worst publicity over “nipple-gate.” Well, society was to blame, and Jackson’s career was put on hold because of it. She was a no-show at the Grammys that year, her album sold poorly and Viacom supposedly blacklisted music from all of their stations. Jackson even had to say goodbye to movie deals and statues made in her honor. Jackson wasn’t just stripped of her clothing that night; she was stripped of so

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We can’t imagine which administrators and community leaders would write for Black. We know he was beloved and had deep roots at UB and in the community. But no acts of charity or small kindnesses he may have done make up for the

treachery he knowingly perpetrated. Again, we are disappointed to imagine anyone in Buffalo could continue to support Black. In addition to his probation, Black must 2,500 hours of community service. Mahoney argues this is sufficient. He insists the “public humiliation” Black has en-

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“Personally, I’m extremely disappointed at the outcome [of Black’s trial] because there was no sense of accountability,” Veloz said. “This reflects and illuminates the disparity amongst the differences within socio-economic classes, race and demographics. If it were anyone else in any other position, this would have been a lifetime sentencing.” Veloz recalls Flynn’s explanation that Black could face up to 15 years in prison for his actions and said she feels “clueless” as to how he got away with minor penalties. She said the result left her questioning the checks and balances in place for convicting felons like Black of their crimes. “To leave unscathed with just community service is outrageous in light of everything that is going on in our current political climate,” Veloz said. “When people are

getting 20 years for minor crimes or crimes that they did not commit but you can get away with stealing over $300,000, something seems off to me.” Many students share Veloz’s frustration and are confused as to how Black avoided jail time altogether. Tyler Beals, a sophomore chemistry major, called Black’s actions a “flagrant misuse of power” and believes the court should have given him a more serious sentencing. “No one that makes that much money should be able to abuse their power and get away with it,” Beals said. “Just because someone is in a position of power doesn’t make it OK to steal from others, especially the students he was supposedly [at UB] to help.” Other students were less surprised with the outcome of Black’s sentencing. Ivan Mah, a senior exercise science major, feels

that Black’s case is a perfect example of how people in powerful positions continually escape punishment from our nation’s justice system. “What happened to Black is all too typical these days and frankly, it’s bullsh*t,” Mah said. “People like Black shouldn’t be getting away with these types of crimes while other people are being sent to jail for minor offenses. It’s really saddening but nowadays I guess that’s just the trend.” Many professors also feel Black deserved to go to jail for betraying the thousands of fellow students, staff and community members effected by his actions. The Spectrum reached out to over a dozen professors, but all declined to comment on the record. “Throughout these legal proceedings, we have had confidence in the judicial process,” the university said in a statement following Black’s sentencing. “We are pleased that res-

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Students like Jake Feerick, a senior applied mathematics major, thinks these reactions to the challenge have increased its popularity. “I don’t know anyone who has done the challenge so it almost seems like the meme is the fact that YouTube takes down these videos and Tide has to say a seemingly obvious thing that most normal people don’t think is an issue but it actually can be an issue because the pods look like candy,” Feerick said. The laundry packages are filled with chemicals which, when consumed, can cause mild upset stomach but can result in pulmonary edema and respiratory arrest, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). In studies done in 2012 on clinical characteristics after pod exposure, the Center for Disease Control reported cases of nausea, vomiting

and eye irritation in young children. In the past two years, data collected by the AAPCC reveals that cases involving intentional usage of packets and pods increased significantly. In 2016 and 2017, 53 cases were handled by poison centers in the 1319 year old age group. As of January 31, 134 cases have been reported in the age group this year. “Since our first alert to this life-threatening activity, the trend of intentionally ingesting single-load laundry packets has increased in its popularity despite repeated warnings,” Stephen Kaminski, AAPCC CEO and executive director, said in a press release. “We cannot stress enough how dangerous this is to the health of individuals—it can lead to seizure, pulmonary edema, respiratory arrest, coma, and even death.” Michele Caliva, administrative director of

the Upstate New York Poison Center (UNYPC), has received 24 calls regarding laundry detergent pod exposures this year, as of January 26. Nineteen of those calls were accidental and involved children. The rest of the calls, however, involved intentional exposures by teenagers and adults. Caliva said centers across the country, including her own, are concerned about the trend’s effects. “It has grave potential associated with it and people have seen cases but overall, it’s very stupid and very disconcerting,” Caliva said. Caliva said most of the calls before this year involved small children, who accidentally ingested laundry pods due to their candy-like appearance. In 2017, UNYPC received 224 calls, with three being intentional and 185 involving children under six. Caliva suggests if an individual ingests a laundry pod –– intentional or not –– they should

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titution to the university has been made as part of Mr. Black’s guilty plea.” UB spokesperson John Della Contrada had no further comment on the topic. Flynn said he sympathizes with current students and hopes that the university continues to take this issue seriously, to ensure that it won’t happen again. In the past, instances like this have caused university officials across the nation to step down. Flynn doesn’t see this as necessary now, but before evidence of more money being stolen surfaces, he encourages UB’s administrators to think hard about the seriousness of their jobs. “If [UB’s administration] doesn’t make some changes and if they don’t follow through on ensuring that this doesn’t happen again, then clearly, all of them are in dereliction of duty,” Flynn said. “If it happens again then obviously, they didn’t take this seriously. If you don’t take the number three person stealing over $300,000 [seriously], you aren’t doing your job right.” email: max.kalnitz@ubspectrum.com

avoid drinking liquids to counter the consumption. “The more fluids you drink, the more apt you are to vomit,” Caliva said. “The more apt you are to vomit, the more apt you are to aspirate and get it into your lungs.” Feerick thinks college-aged students should have no reason to consume pods but companies like Tide should make less colorful pods in the future. “I don’t know the chemistry behind it but they’re pretty colors on the packages,” Feerick said. “In terms of the meme though, I think it’s time for another meme to take over. Maybe people could actively not share Tide Pod memes.” If you or someone you know has ingested a laundry pod and packet, you can contact the national Poison Help hotline at 1-800222-1222. Individuals can also save poison control contact information in their phone by texting “POISON” to 797979. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com

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News Briefs

CAMPUS UB School of Management receives $1 million gift from alumnus

E. Han Kim, a Ph.D. alumnus, donated $1 million to the Jacobs School of Management. Kim said he is giving back to the university for treating him “very well” during his time as a student and wants to help make the program stronger, according to UB Now. Give Kids A Smile Day to offer services beyond oral health

As part of its annual “Give Kids A Smile Day,” the School of Dental Medicine will expand its services beyond oral health care to include free services from nurses, dietitians, social workers and audiologists, according to UB Now. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 in Squire Hall on South Campus, and will be open to children ages 2-18.

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Bills center Eric Wood suffers career-ending neck injury

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe steps down

Beloved Buffalo Bills’ center Eric Wood announced at a press conference on Monday that he will no longer be able to play football due to a neck injury. Wood shared that the injury was diagnosed as part of his season-ending physical with Dr. Cappuccino.

Andrew G. McCabe stepped down on Monday as the F.B.I.’s deputy director after months of criticism and social media attacks from President Donald Trump. McCabe said he felt pressured to leave, according to the New York Times.

Fire at May Jen Chinese restaurant causes $325,000 in damages

Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee vote to release secret memo on Russia inquiry

A grease fire at local restaurant May Jen on Kenmore Avenue resulted in about $325,000 in damage, according to The Buffalo News. No one was hurt in Monday’s fire and the incident is under investigation by the Amherst Inspector’s office.

House Republicans voted on Monday evening to release a secret memorandum which is said to accuse the Justice Department and the F.B.I of abusing its authority in obtaining a surveillance order on a former Trump campaign associate. Bruno Mars wins top categories 2018 Grammy Awards

Bruno Mars took home six awards in all the categories he was nominated for, including winning album, record and song of the year. Kendrick Lamar left the night with the “Best Rap Album” and “Best Rap Song” awards, as well as two others.

GLOBAL

95 dead, 158 injured in wake of Taliban suicide bombing in Afghan capital

A suicide bombing killed at least 95 people and injured 158 others in the center of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Saturday. Officials say the attackers drove an ambulance filled with explosives past a police checkpoint in a secure zone. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack Afghanistan has seen in months, according to the BBC. Poland marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a ‘blame bill’

In light of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Polish Parliament introduced a bill whose passage would prescribe prison time for using phrases such as “Polish death camps” to refer to the killing sites Nazi Germany operated in occupied Poland during World War II. Many Poles fear such phrasing makes some people incorrectly conclude that Poles had a role in running the camps, according to ABC News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as other Israeli leaders, has called the proposed law “baseless” and ordered his country’s ambassador to Poland to meet with Polish leaders to express his strong opposition. The lower house of the Polish Parliament passed the bill on Friday.

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Hallwalls honors late artist, UB professor Tony Conrad Downtown arts center reflects on visual, sound work of SUNY Distinguished Professor BENJAMIN BLANCHET SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR

The presence of legendary local avantgarde artist Tony Conrad is still being felt in the Queen City, nearly two years after his passing. On Jan. 23, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center brought a number of Conrad’s archived works to over 100 attendees at their opening honoring the late artist. “Tony Conrad @ Hallwalls” –– a selection of footage dating back to 1977 –– is full of interview clips, compositions and stills from the artist. Conrad’s exhibit at Hallwalls is one of four different Buffalo establishments honoring the former UB professor, who passed away in April 2016. “Introducing Tony Conrad: A Retrospective” –– a special city-wide exhibition through May –– will feature installments, showings and other tributes set to honor Conrad at places such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the UB Art Gallery, Burchfield Penney Art Center and Squeaky Wheel. Conrad, who was part of the UB community from the late ’70s, left his mark on the local and worldwide art world with films like “The Flicker” (1966) and albums such as “Outside the Dream Syndicate” with German group Faust. John Massier, Visual Arts Curator at Hallwalls, believes decades from now people will be having projects and exhibitions featuring Conrad. “He’s a major artist of the late 20th, early 21st century,” Massier said. “Having passed now, we are really just at the beginning of scratching the surface of considering the depth of his work.” As viewers walk into Hallwalls’ gallery,

they come face to face with the visual works of the celebrated artist. Aspects of the archival exhibit include Conrad’s talk and performance as part of “A/V Imbroglio: Redux” (2014) at Babeville, where he spoke of his performance of “Hal’s Barber’s Talent Bonanza” in 1985. Elsewhere, the gallery plays the sounds of Conrad’s organ from his work “Music and the Mind of the World,” an over 200 hour composition where improvisational skills and pleasurable sounds are at play. Bits from Conrad’s solos at Hallwalls can also be heard on one speaker while a monitor displays a discussion of Conrad’s “Pioneer of the Minimal: A Tony Conrad Retrospective,” a talk led by professor Branden Joseph of Columbia University. Aside from Conrad’s musical talent on display, his artistic visions are also seen in the gallery. On the gallery’s south wall, the story of Hallwalls’ “FluxAttitudes” (1991) exhibition is examined ” –– an exhibition Conrad had no work in. As a result of his censure, Conrad hit the gallery’s walls with a paintball gun, thus becoming part of the exhibit. Along with the opening of “Tony Conrad @ Hallwalls,” local artist Tony Billoni put on a “talkformance ” –– “Tony.Is.Here. Now.” –– in Hallwalls’ downstairs cinema. The talkformance, composed of four parts and featuring five musicians, derived from a song by artist Charlemagne Palestine. At the conclusion of his performance, Billoni explained that Palestine –– who performed the song at a memorial for Conrad in New York City –– sang the song to Conrad just days before he died. At the exhibit’s opening, Billoni began his performance on a ladder leading to a micro-

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“Tony Conrad @ Hallwalls,” a new exhibit downtown, honors the late and legendary former UB professor. Pieces of Conrad’s past, including his “Music and the Mind of the World” composition,” are highlighted throughout the Queen City gallery’s space.

phone, where he vocalized tribute to Conrad from a taped-together list. Billoni, manning an iPad soundboard, played samples of Conrad’s voice as his ensemble of musicians backed him. The collective played an artful mix of amplified, reverberating guitars, electric bass and keys. The group’s music bound together as guitarists plucked at the furthest of strings and others scratched their guitar chords like a cat. Amid the ruffled noise grew the song in honor of Conrad as Billoni’s collective lengthily sang “To-ny.” The group asked “is there another side, are you there, when I come, will you be there, when we leave here,” encouraging those in attendance to sing along. Billoni performed in Hallwalls’ “Circumcising the Subject” (1986), an evening he shared with artists like Conrad and Joe Gibbons. Billoni hoped that attendees at Hallwalls’ recent opening discover Conrad’s life was not of time and he was a vibrational force. “As I wrote when he passed on, we were really close in the ’80s and we moved apart a little bit but I always knew he was somewhere there in my life,” Billoni said. “I felt his work ethic, his ideal of creativity –– never wondering or worrying about the boundaries –– is pretty much what has

guided me through my whole life, as a maker, a parent and a doer. That’s the feeling I wanted to convey in my performance, that he’s here with us now and we should still feel that.” Others like Jonathan Golove, chair of the Music Department, performed with Conrad at Asbury Hall’s “Pioneer of the Minimal: A Tony Conrad Retrospective” (2006). The performance, featured in Hallwalls’ latest exhibit, consisted of compositions like “October” and “Four Stars.” Golove recalls the feeling of happiness he felt performing with Conrad and the UB Open String Ensemble that night. “At the time, Tony had asked me to put together a small string ensemble to essentially accompany the performance he was giving of an original piece called ‘October,’” Golove said. “I asked a number of my UB students to join me and we rehearsed with him, this piece being a real pleasure for me to see.” “Tony Conrad @ Hallwalls” will remain on view at Hallwalls through March 2. In addition to “Tony Conrad @ Hallwalls,” the arts center will also hold “Tony Tuesdays,” a series of Conrad centered programming held on the fourth Tuesday of each month through May 22. email: benjamin.blanchet@ubspectrum.com

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Commuting during winter

The harsh winters in Buffalo can be strenuous for those who live on campus, but for some commuter students, the drive to campus and searching for a parking spot during hazardous weather can be a difficult journey.

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The harsh winters in Buffalo can be strenuous for those who live on campus, but for some commuter students, the drive to campus and search for a parking spot during hazardous weather can be a difficult journey. As the spring semester begins, a number of commuters are already concerned about the weather being a burden to their education at UB. Sixty-two percent of undergraduate students commute to UB, according to the Office of Institutional Analysis from fall 2016. Evan Conley, a senior economics ma-

jor living near Lockport, feels uncomfortable commuting in poor conditions. What is usually a half hour drive can take up to two hours in snowy conditions. “I end up missing class even though I left early,” Conley said. Parking is a common problem among commuters, especially in snow-filled parking lots. Lauren Smith, a junior biomedical sciences and psychology major, is satisfied with the way the roads around campus are cleared, but thought the parking lots could use more work. She said most of the lots are not plowed when she typically arrives to

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campus around 9 a.m. “Finding a parking spot is hard when it is nice out, but it is almost impossible when there is snow on the ground,” Smith said. A 24-person day shift crew is available between mid-November through late March from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. University facilities also have an eight person snow and ice removal crew working on campus on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. when conditions permit, according to the UB Snow Removal Plan and Procedure. Aside from snow removal in lots, some students like Jessica Dowling, a junior biological sciences major, said some professors

cards to purchase items. UPD identified him as a suspect through surveillance video. Sticht said he and the rest of UPD were pleased with the sentence, which he called “substantial” for a non-violent crime. As a result of the investigation, UPD will be implementing a system to allow dispatchers to share videos in real time with officers in the field which Sticht said should help with more “rapid identification” of suspects. Tripathi praises Governor Cuomo’s plans for higher education

President Satish Tripathi released an official statement Jan. 4 expressing his support for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposals for higher education outlined in his Jan. 3 State of the Union address. Tripathi applauded Cuomo’s efforts to make higher educa-

aren’t accomodating for lateness or missed classes due to weather. “I wish my professors were more understanding if I missed due to winter conditions, as it is extremely terrifying driving through a snowstorm just to make it to a 50-minute class,” Dowling said. Anne Schifferle, a senior accounting major, said the leniency depends on the individual professor and if they have to drive far or not. “Professors are more likely to understand if they are in the same shoes as you are and have to drive to campus from miles away,” Schifferle said. “It is the professors who do not have a long drive who have difficulties comprehending why you are late and stick to their strict attendance policies.” UB seldom closes campus due to severe weather conditions; the school closed once last year and only after Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency across New York. In the future, commuters like Conley hope that UB does more to help students like him during extreme weather. “I think UB should invest in expanding the number of parking spaces available to students,” Conley said. “They should also put efforts into improving their snow removal services to help keep the parking spots visible and I suggest even plowing the lots before students get there.” email: features@ubspectrum.com

tion more accessible, pointing to the Excelsior Scholarship which Cuomo championed last spring, and to the governor’s continued economic support for higher education. The statement also expressed UB’s support for the passage of the New York State DREAM Act, which looks to offer a secure a permanent solution for DACA recipients. “Ours is a university, and a state, committed to diversity, equality and inclusivity,” Tripathi said. “As such, we urge our state legislators to protect New York State’s 42,000 DACA enrollees. In calling for a fair and permanent solution for DACA participants, we share Governor Cuomo’s belief that New York’s strength comes from the diversity of our residents and our openness to people who come here seeking to make a better life.” email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Q&A with BEANIE FELDSTEIN Actress discusses “Lady Bird” and theater production of “Hello, Dolly!” BRIAN EVANS ASST. ARTS EDITOR

The future is Beanie Feldstein’s to own. The actress, who recently appeared in the critical sensation “Lady Bird,” is lending her talents to theatre with the Broadway incarnation of “Hello, Dolly!” Feldstein spoke with The Spectrum in December regarding “Lady Bird,” her work with Netflix as well as her thoughts on working on Broadway. Q: Having worked in both television and film, how do you compare working on a show for services like Netflix versus feature films or network shows?

A: I was lucky enough to do “Orange is The New Black,” which streams on Netflix, but I haven’t had any network TV experience. In terms of studio films versus independent films, when it boils down to it, it was a very similar experience. Especially because both of the films I worked on, “Lady Bird” and “Neighbors 2,” were filmed with people that were incredibly passionate about the film they were making, and so there are some differences but really it felt the same in that they were filled with hard working and incredibly passionate people who were excited to be there.

Q: Coming off a successful film like “Lady Bird,” how do you take that experience and move forward?

A: I just feel incredibly lucky to be a part of bringing this film into the world. Greta has created something that is deeply human and vivacious and heartfelt. I’m so grateful to have been a part of it and the fact that we can share it with the world now is incredibly exciting. Q: What are your thoughts on your current role in “Hello, Dolly!”?

A: [“Hello, Dolly!”] is so joyous, and I actually got the role in “Hello, Dolly!” because of “Lady Bird.” So “Lady Bird” feels extremely important in terms of the timeline of my life. I like to think of my life in terms of pre-“Lady Bird” and post-“Lady Bird” because it changed so many things for me personally that I’ve met people like Greta [Gerwig] that it led to “Hello Dolly!” which has been my experience in 2017. It has been pure joy, and the company’s filled with radiant, talented human beings so it’s been a very special experience. email: arts@ubspectrum.com

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SPRING SEMESTER ALBUM GUIDE Records to anticipate during the rest of the academic year

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Spring semester just started, but spring is certainly not in the air. If anything, we haven’t seen the worst of Buffalo’s winter. So before your fully charged phone dies from barely stepping foot outside this semester, it’s time to explore some new music. Take our advice and keep an eye on some of our recommended upcoming releases this semester. Brockhampton – “Team Effort” Date: TBA Calling your hip-hop group a boy band is easy, but being accepted as one is a challenge. In 2017, boy band Brockhampton came out of nowhere, dropped a trilogy of quality hip- hop albums and solidified their group as one of modern hip-hop’s most inventive collectives. The 14-member band, led by mastermind Kevin Abstract, flooded the market with music and left its mark. “Saturation,” “Saturation II” and “Saturation III” were met with critical praise for their honest lyricism, dreamy production and overall freshness. Yet, even as Brockhampton claims to be the “best boy band since One Direction,” publications and the general public refuse to refer to them as a boy band. That changes in 2018. Brockhampton’s upcoming album “Team Effort” is set to release this year, and judging by how quickly they’re able to finish a project, it’ll most likely surface sometime this semester. If Brockhampton can balance sticking to their popular “Saturation” formula while still venturing into something new, “Team Effort” should be the project that finally defines them as “America’s favorite boyband.” Jorja Smith – TBA Date: TBA Hearing Jorja Smith’s voice is like walking on a cloud. The British soul singer has such a special tone and each single she’s released

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showcases it wonderfully. Her most recent single “Let Me Down” features rapper Stormzy and follows Smith through a plea to a missing loved one. It’s raw, emotional and depicts Smith as a powerhouse vocalist to keep an eye on. Smith’s most popular single, “On My Mind” is the polar opposite. Its luring production and Smith’s charming pipes create one of 2017’s most exciting pop tracks, as it made massive waves in her home turf of England. Smith has yet to conquer the US, despite a few features on Drake tracks, but with the release of her 2018 debut album, you’ll surely be seeing a lot more of her. Tinashe – “Joyride” Date: TBA It’s almost second nature to throw this record on a “music to look forward to” list. After teasing it for several years and watching her label sweep it under the rug, pop/ R&B singer Tinashe may just be ready to release her much-anticipated album “Joyride.” In January, Tinashe dropped her lead single from the project called “No Drama” featuring a verse from Offset. The track is a refreshing ode to anyone who tries to tell

Tinashe she’s fallen off and it pushes the anticipated-pop record into new R&B territory. It looks like her label is finally ready to promote her, and more tunes are on the way. Regardless of what genre Tinashe decides to explore with the album, let’s just hope we get to hear “Joyride” in time for summer. Jack White - “Boarding House Reach” Date: Mar. 23 Attributing a specific genre to Jack White’s body of work is daunting. The former White Stripes front man and guitar virtuoso is gearing up for his third solo LP release, announced last March. White is really looking to do something different, and sounds as if his individuality is coming to fruition. The album picked up steam this past December with the release of “Servings and Portions from My Boarding House Reach,” a compilation of sound bites encompassing the forthcoming album. White is stepping further and further outside of the realm of rock with each album, and is looking to accumulate as many sounds as possible. “Boarding House Reach” sees White ad-

vancing his sound further towards larger than life orchestration as opposed to a collection of tracks coming together for an album. White commented last year that he wanted to write songs “like Michael Jackson would write.” From the sound of single “Corporation,” White is far from cemented to a specific space of sound. Awolnation: “Here Come the Runts” Date: Feb. 2 When referring to Awolnation, grandiose is an understatement. Even with the success of larger than life tracks such as “Sail,” front man Aaron Bruno isn’t done yet, recently describing the forthcoming third album as “superior to anything I’ve come close to making before.” There is a lot riding on “Here Come the Runts.” 2015’s studio LP “Run” saw critics split between half-hearted praise and dignified polarization. Three albums in, Awolnation has yet to release a work seen as a collective commercial smash. Lead single “Passion” sees the group taking a larger step towards a rock-oriented sound with heavier drums and less reliant on studio-orchestrated beats. A$AP Rocky: TBA Date: TBA After two successful albums, A$AP Rocky has teased new material for a follow up to “At. Long. Last. ASAP.” Over the past several weeks, Rocky has released a consistent stream of new tracks exclusively on Soundcloud, with “Money Bags Freestyle” emerging this past Thursday. Rocky is audaciously laid back on the new tracks, but a strong flow supported by exceptional lyrics drive the tracks towards new territory for the rapper. With one hand in music and the other in fashion, Rocky has become a larger than life icon in rap. His next release will look to etch his name into a collection of the best of the best in hip-hop. His most recent full length work saw the rapper collaborate with A$AP Mob, culminating in “Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy.” Rocky was true to form on the album, with his presence consistently rising to the top of each track throughout. It’s hard to tell what’s next for Rocky. The rapper often finds comfort in a niche of rap that necessitates lyrics be as equally important as the beat driving them. A re-imagination or change of form seems distant, but Rocky will most certainly be back to business as usual come album announcement. email: arts@ubsectrum.com

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English professor receives award for work on Emily Dickinson Cristanne Miller’s work received recognition for its layout, design and content ANNA SAVCHENKO ASST. NEWS EDITOR

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Miller has received the MLA’s Prize for Scholarly Edition with her work on Emily Dickinson. Miller is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and Edward H. Butler Professor of English at UB.

SUNY Distinguished english professor Cristanne Miller has won the Modern Language Association’s Prize for a Scholarly Edition for her book, “Emily Dickinson’s Poems: As She Preserved Them.” A three-member committee from the MLA recognizes outstanding scholarly editions every other year. This year it selected Miller’s work, praising her publication as a “masterpiece of layout, design and content,” according to UBNow. “This outstanding edition helps make clear the complexity of Dickinson’s habits and how they have affected our understand-

ing of her poetry,” the committee said. Miller’s publication of Dickinson’s poetry preserves the nineteenth century poet’s work by presenting it in the order she arranged them. The work is also the first annotated reading edition of the poems with its inclusion of Dickinson’s interchangeable words and phrases she jotted on many of her pages, including a multitude of drafts and unfinished works. “Increasingly, I have felt that the most useful thing I can do for the profession and for my own particular fields in the profession is to produce eminently readable, clear, critical editions,” Miller told UBNow. “Editing Dickinson’s poems is a particularly contentious area within the world of textual editions. It is therefore extremely gratifying to have my edition of Dickinson’s poems considered a ‘masterpiece of scholarly production.’”

Miller is the author of five books, including “Reading in Time: Dickinson and the Nineteenth Century” published in 2012, and her first solo publication in 1987 of “Emily Dickinson: A Poet’s Grammar.” She has worked at UB as an Edward H. Butler Professor of Literature since 2006, and served as Chair of the English Department from 2006 to 2013. Since, Miller has been recognized as SUNY Distinguished Professor of English in 2011, and served as Interim Chair from 2015 to 2017. Miller said she looks forward to spending the rest of her scholarly life working on the archival, scholarly and interpretive skills she has developed over the years in her profession as well as editing other projects, according to UBNow. email: news@ubspectrum.com

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Miller was first named UB’s inaugural vice provost for equity and inclusion in 2014. She eventually built the Office of Inclusive Excellence out of that role, in part to distinguish it from the neighboring Office of Diversity and Inclusion, overseen by Title IX Director Sharon Nolan-Weiss. The two offices worked closely together despite their distinct roles, Nolan-Weiss said. She recalls being most impressed by Miller’s ability to deal with difficult situations and promote inclusiveness without any precedent for what her role would mean. Nolan-Weiss recalled one incident where she was particularly impressed with Miller’s abilities –– the day a student hung ‘black only, white only’ signs outside Clemens Hall restrooms as part of an art project, although no one knew the context at the time they were hung. The incident provoked strong reactions from across campus and received

national attention from outlets including The New York Times, as it raised questions of both race relations and free speech in art and on college campuses. “That took everybody by surprise,” Nolan-Weiss said. “I think that the way she approached that was not only to address the immediate issue but to ask the question of what does this reaction tell us about whether people feel included on this campus and even beyond this, how do we create an atmosphere where we can have dialogue around difficult issues.” Miller’s response was, in part, to create a series of campus-wide talks, known as the ‘DifCon’ series for Difficult Conversations, which has included discussions on topics ranging from cultural appropriation, protest in sports, hate speech on campus and how colleges handle sexual assault to balance student rights. “Her focus was really to ask, how do we talk across differences even if we disagree with each other, and really leverage the val-

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ue of diversity,” Nolan-Weiss said. “I think that was really impressive. And she was just such a good colleague –– her sense of humor, her perspective. I miss her already.” During her time as vice provost, Miller led the creation of UB’s first strategic diversity and inclusion plan, which will continue under her predecessor. This plan integrates inclusive excellence across the campus by coordinating diversity and inclusion efforts among various departments and by better monitoring progress to goals, Zukoski said. Her other initiatives included the creation of an Inclusive Excellence Leadership Council, which called on various leaders across UB to meet and discuss strategies, challenges and recognize achievements in

working toward inclusivity. Miller also collaborated with the department of International Education to create Thanksgiving Without Borders, one of UB’s most notable attempts to bridge the gap between international students and their host country. She also worked to integrate the new diversity learning requirement in the undergraduate curriculum. Miller did not respond to requests for comment for this story. Stratigakos will begin her term as interim vice provost Feb. 5. Zukoski said he plans to have a permanent replacement for her position by July 1. email: sarah.crowley@ubspectrum.com

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A list of upcoming events for UB Athletics DANIEL PETRUCCELLI SPORTS EDITOR

Men’s Basketball (16-6, 8-1 MidAmerican Conference) vs. Western Michigan, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.

The new semester brings big games and events for UB sports. The semester starts this week with a Friday game for the men’s basketball team. They welcome the Western Michigan Broncos (13-9, 5-4 MAC) to Alumni Arena on Friday night at 7 p.m. The Bulls and Broncos were both selected by the MAC coaches to win their respective divisions. The Broncos received more tournament champion votes but the Bulls took down the Broncos in an early January showdown that saw the Bulls secure a 10-point victory in Kalamazoo. UB Athletics is hoping to sell-out Alumni Arena by spreading “#Operation6000” on social media. Buffalo is coming off their first loss of 2018 and first in conference play so they will be looking to recapture the rhythm they had during their nine-game win streak. Wrestling (5-8, 2-3 MAC) vs. Northern Illinois, Feb. 11 at 12 p.m.

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Sophomore Summer Hemphill pushing in the paint. Hemphill has worked into her role as a starter this season.

UB wrestling closes out their conference schedule this month when the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-7, 0-4 MAC ) come to Alumni Arena for a daytime dual. The Huskies are currently the bottom-dwellers in the MAC. Buffalo should be able to impress in front of the home crowd. Redshirt junior Bryan Lantry has been dominant at 133 pounds and is ranked nationally. Redshirt junior Jake Gunning has also been having a great season at 285 pounds with a 12-4 overall record and 3-0 in the MAC. He also recorded a victory in Buffalo’s match with nationally-ranking Cornell. MAC Basketball Tournaments, March 5-10

Both the men and women’s (16-3, 7-1 MAC) basketball teams will be looking to

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make it to the MAC tournament again this year. Both teams lead their divisions and should be able to make it. Junior guard CJ Massinburg leads the team in points –– 17.8 per game –– and rebounds –– 7.6 per game. Senior guard Wes Clark became active over the break and is averaging 14.2 points per game and a teamhigh 5.7 assists in his 12 games. For the women, junior guard Cierra Dillard will get her first shot at the MAC tournament. She has stepped in as the primary scorer in her first year in Buffalo and is averaging 15.1 points per game. The tournament kicks off March 5 for seeds eight through 12 with the top seeds hosting on their home courts. The top eight teams will then head to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland March 8-10. MAC Men’s Tennis Tournament, April 27-28

The UB men’s tennis team (1-2, 0-0 MAC) is the defending MAC tournament champion and will have a chance to defend that title in Buffalo when they host the MAC men’s tennis tournament. With only one player graduating from last season, the team is well positioned to take another MAC crown. Oozefest, May 5

This is a less traditional athletic event but fun for everybody, not just sports fans. Teams take to the mud pits on St. Rita’s Lane on UB’s North Campus. Players stand up to their ankles in mud for one of the most chaotic volleyball tournaments around. Whether you partake in the festivities or attend as a spectator, students have been enjoying this event for years. UB’s annual tradition is over three decades old and comes perfectly placed before exams. It’s a good chance to blow off some steam before the 24-hour library lock-ins begin. email: daniel.petruccelli@ubspectrum.com

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WINTER RUNDOWN What happened in UB sports over winter break SPORTS DESK

(16-6, 8-1 MAC)

MEN’S BASKETBALL

(16-3, 7-1 MAC)

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The Bulls have looked like killers in the MAC so far this season. Despite a recent close loss to Kent State (12-10, 6-3 MAC), the Bulls have won nine of their last 10 games. Seven of those wins were by 10 points or more. The team started the season with some impressive individual performances, but now the Bulls have been playing on a more consistent level. Junior guard Jeremy Harris and sophomore guard Davonta Jordan have both improved on the offensive side of the ball in recent games. The Bulls will need to continue to play at the same high level to continue their success in the MAC. The Bulls play their next game on Friday at Alumni Arena against the Western Michigan Broncos (13-9, 5-4 MAC).

The women’s basketball team has looked outstanding this season and picked up wins from big conference teams before winter break. The Bulls entered conference play this break off a 73-72 win over St. John’s (12-10, 5-6 MAC). Since then, the Bulls have won all their conference games except for a road overtime loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies (1010, 2-7 MAC). Junior guard Cierra Dillard has looked superb shooting, averaging 20.7 points in the month of January. Despite some inconsistent shooting, senior guard Stephanie Reid has remained an asset with assist. Senior center Cassie Oursler has also had some impressive double-double performances. The Bulls’ next game is on the road Saturday against the Toledo Rockets (14-7, 5-4 MAC).

The track and field team competed in three events over the break. At the Great Dane invite, sophomore Ray Anikwue came in first in the men’s 60 meter dash. Sophomore Stephanie Ward also came in first in the women’s 3,000 meter. The Bulls followed that trip with the Upstate challenge. There sophomore Sydney March, senior Jess Dhaliwall, and junior Selina Von Jackowski all took first in their respected events. Later that month Von Jackowski would also take first in the women’s long jump at the Penn State Invitational. The Bulls’ next event will be the Akron Invite and the start of MAC invitationals.

The Bulls spent most of the break on the road having only one meet at home in the last six. It was not a successful run for the team as they went 2-4 during that stretch. Now the MAC conference is firmly underway and the Bulls will look to improve coming off a recent 22-17 loss to Hofstra. Their next meet will be on the road against the Eastern Michigan Eagles in another conference meet on Friday. Their next home meet will be on February 11 against the Northern Illinois Huskies in another MAC meeting.

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SWIMMING & DIVING The swimming and diving team had a very successful winter break, winning all four of the invites they were scheduled for. They are currently coming off a 21288 win over Ball State. Junior Catherine Schultheis won both the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly events. The Bulls have one more invite this month against the Cleveland State Vikings this Saturday. The Bulls will be in the MAC Championship in Athens, Ohio starting February 21.

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The Edge:

One winter break later and the Bulls (166, 8-1 MAC) look like the best team in the MAC. Despite their recent win streak coming to an end to Kent State (12-10, 6-3 MAC), it remains their only loss in conference. And now they have a rematch with the Broncos (13-9, 5-4 MAC) this Friday at 7 p.m. at Alumni Arena. The Bulls beat the Broncos on the road 84-74 and a double digit win like that should help give the Bulls confidence heading in. The Bulls have been beating recent opponents by wide margins; so don’t expect a lack of scoring from them. Here is the breakdown of each position.

Buffalo vs. Western Michigan Previewing the men’s basketball game against the Broncos

Center: Western Michigan

Neither team really has a clear advantage in terms of center. For the Bulls, it has been a traded position this year between junior Ikenna Smart and junior forward Montell McRae. Neither have looked outstanding, but McRae has shown an aggressive pursuit at the boards. The edge is going to the Broncos based on experience. Western Michigan has two returning centers to call on, and senior Drake Lamont tends to have consistently good performances. Forward: Buffalo

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Jeremy Harris pushes through the defender to the rim. Harris will look to continue on his recent performances from the past few weeks.

It’s going to be hard for any defense to contain the talent the Bulls have at forward. Between junior Nick Perkins and the occasional guest appearance by junior guard Jeremy Harris, the Bulls are an intimidating force in the three and four spot. Harris had 20 points in the loss to Kent State. Perkins has been averaging 16.3 points and 6.1 rebounds this season. The Broncos just don’t have the same depth at the position. The team has no great scorer while the Bulls have almost half a dozen players who have scored 20 or more this season. Sophomore forward Brandon Johnson will be the player that poses the biggest threat to the Bulls at the position.

Guards: Buffalo

If the Broncos don’t match up well to Buffalo’s forwards, then they match up terribly at guard. The talent is just so deep for the Bulls in the one and two spot that there may be no other team in the MAC that can go shot for shot with them. Junior guard CJ Massinburg is a threat to any team shooting from the perimeter and remains one of the Bulls’ more accurate three-point shooters. Sophomore guard Davonta Jordan has occasional goldeneye shooting but has more recently grown into a more consistent passer. Added with the threat of Harris possibly playing in the spot and the Bulls having multiple combinations they can challenge teams at the position. The Broncos do have an outstanding guard of their own in senior Thomas Wilder. Wilder has been averaging 19 points and scored 16 points the last time the teams played. He is still a dangerous player who can score 20 on the Bulls if they are not careful. Coaches: Buffalo

Despite the Buffalo edge, Western Michigan comes in a well-staffed team. Head coach Steve Hawkins is in his 15th season with the team and led them to a MAC championship on two occasions. Yet based on current performance, the Bulls are the team to pick. Both teams were picked by MAC coaches at the start of the season to win their divisions. Since then, the Bulls have been the team to live up to expectations. Head coach Nate Oats also led the Bulls to a MAC championship two seasons ago. Oats deserves credit for how this team was built and deserves even more credit for making the team highly effective early in the season. email: thomas.zafonte@ubspectrum.com