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By CHELSIE HINCKLEYStaff Writer

In the midst of breaking ground on the UB2020 proj-ect, the University at Buffalo took time to revamp Knox Hall on North Campus this past summer. Prior to the renovations, Knox lacked comfort, space and visual appeal, providing little to no room for students to meet before class.

The lack of organized space within Knox once forced many to sit on the floor to study or socialize, and caused what should be an easy commute from class to class to become a daunting task for many. Taking note of the disorder and disinter-est that the old style of Knox created, UB incorporated an overhaul of Knox into the UB2020 mission. What was once a grey, out-

dated and uninviting space, equipped only with vending machines and sparse wooden benches, is now being looked at in a much cozier light.

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The SpectrumWednesday, October 7, 2009 Volume 59 Issue 14An independent student publication of the University at Buffalo

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Photo by Andy Lin / The Spectrum Right: Knox Hall got a new look this summer in an effort to make more spaces on campus avail-able for those who want to study between classes.

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U Lt I M at E at h L E t E sEveryday people competing in the most chal-lenging type of event.

Making studying an easier task

B E s t O N s K at E sHow will things shake out

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UB swim coach Andy Bashore was one of several dunk tank participants today outside the Student Union.

By SHANE FALLONAsst. Life Editor

UB’s coaches took one for the team on Tuesday by plunging into the brisk water of a dunk tank to help kickoff start Spirit Week. As a part of Spirit Week and the Homecoming Carni-val, the Student Association is offering a plethora of events this week. On Tues. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union and extending to the Academic Spine, students could throw balls at the dunk tank, joust in a gladiator arena, ride a mechanical bull and compete at the ultimate game zone. Some groups on campus used the event for public-ity. The fraternity Sigma Chi Omega offered a catapult to jettison water balloons across the field between the Student Union and the Cen-ter for the Arts. To prepare for Saturday’s homecoming game against Gardner-Webb, a fraternity member dressed as their bulldog mascot and stood at one side as a target. “We saw this as a great opportunity for fundraising,”

said Matt Grabczynski, a senior international business major as well as a Chi Omega member. Casey Fitzpatrick, a junior communication major and SA employee, was surprised with the amount of club participa-tion this year. “When the clubs had the sign up sheets on their doors, it was literally overflowing with response,” Fitzpatrick said. Several students that were passing through the area were surprised by the various events taking place. “It’s awesome to find free entertainment in the Student Union,” said Corey O’Brien, a freshman pharmacy major. “I especially liked the gladiator stand.” The festivities continue throughout the week, with events such as rock climb-ing, a car smash and a club fair showcasing SA’s various clubs. Spirit Week will cul-minate with the Homecom-ing game and the judging of Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday.

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Eat Well, Live Well challenge promotes healthier lifestyles

By ASHLEY HIRTAsst. News Editor

A house fire blazes – the flames com-ing from the building lick its decaying neighbor – playfully terrorizing the non-human inhabitants who scurry from the scene of ash into the debris-ridden streets. The Queen City withers but has not fallen, and through the “Ecologies of Decay” exhibit, artists embrace urban

decay as part of a city’s life cycle. Buf-falo is waiting for its rebirth from urban decay, to a day of glories only experi-enced in the past. “[The ‘Ecologies of Decay’ exhibit contains] similar themes related to the undoing of Buffalo’s urban fabric and to the plight of many post-industrial places in general,” said Dennis Maher, an artist for the exhibit and an adjunct instructor in UB’s School of Architecture and Plan-ning.

The two other artists in the exhibition are Julian Montague and Jean-Michel Reed. Montague’s “Abandoned House/Decay Community” explores the non-human inhabitants of abandoned houses, such as insects and animals. His project identifies the areas in the house where these inhabitants are found. “Night Fires” is Reed’s pictorial docu-

Cycles of decay through art

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By AMANDA WOODSAsst. News Editor

The decision to lead a healthy lifestyle is a multi-faceted challenge. For faculty from over a dozen depart-ments at UB, this challenge is one worth taking. The Eat Well, Live Well challenge, first initiated at UB last semester and admin-istered through the Wellness and Work Life Balance Unit, is a way for UB employees to monitor their eating and exercise decisions. The pilot challenge was so successful that it prompted the Human Resources department to

expand the program this semester. According to Katherine Frier, the director of Well-ness and Work/Life Balance in the Human Resources department, Wegmans first created the Eat Well, Live Well Challenge to promote healthy lifestyle choices at corporations and organiza-tions in the Buffalo, Roches-ter and Syracuse areas. “[Wegmans] created this simple program so that people in the regions they serve learn simple but effec-tive ways to improve their Samantha Hicks / The Spectrum

The Eat Well, Live Well challenge prompts healthier eating habits in UB faculty and staff.

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Give your mind a workout I’m well known as a book fiend among my friends – I’ll read pretty much anything. I also love it when other people read, which is why I’m a fan of almost any book. That’s why it pains me to see people limiting themselves in their book choices. When people

ignore a book solely because it contradicts their long-held beliefs, they could be depriving

themselves of both a new favorite and a learning expe-

rience. For instance, I loved

the His Dark Materials trilogy. Many people

have spoken out against it, especially the third book,

The Amber Spyglass, for being antireligious. I have to say that although I consider myself to be spiri-tual, the only problem I had with the book was that it was a bit too slow at times. I would never have known how the trilogy ended - which would have driven me crazy - if I had immediately put it down because of its atheis-tic content. If I had passed over all three books just to avoid this, I would never have gotten to read The Golden Compass, which is now a favorite of mine. I also learned a lot about my own beliefs. By reading these books with their atheistic point of view, I was able to confirm that this view is not one that I share. Yes, this was something I already knew about myself, but that’s because I’ve read other books like this. If I never read anything that contradicted my own beliefs, I would never know why I hold them. Reading things contrary to my point of view gives me a chance to think about why I believe cer-tain things. If I can’t think of a good enough reason why someone’s opinion is wrong, I have to reevalu-ate what I believe in. To me, that’s a good thing. It always makes me sad to meet people who refuse to broaden their horizons. I can understand refusing to read a book you’re 98 percent sure you

Almost all college students have dealt with issues stemming from the cost of education – whether they are paying themselves or their parents are footing the bill. It has become increasingly harder to attend college because the cost has spiraled upward. In many states, residents can utilize something called a “529 prepaid funds” plan to help save for college. This plan allows parents to purchase tuition credits that allow the individual to pay today and receive their money back with interest to help pay for college in the future. There is also no income restriction to receive this aid. These prepaid funds actually originated 23 years ago in Michigan as the safest, most risk averse way to save for college. They should not be confused with the “529 college savings” plans, which don’t promise a specific return. But with the financial meltdown and universi-ties increasing tuition costs to make up for the lost revenue from state funding, these college savings funds are dwindling. The number one deterrent of children going to college is the inability to pay for it. Federal aid from the government helps mitigate the higher costs, but most college students have found that their needs are not always met. There are about 18 “529 prepaid funds” plans in the U.S., but only two are posting positive gains. These 18 funds provide money to 1.6 million families and hold a total of $23.8 billion. The funds were initially popular because they allowed the state to take on the risk of investment – not the people. Now not every fund fully guarantees its

investors will receive their money back. For example, Alabama’s fund has lost nearly 50 percent of its value because of the downturn in the stock market – not to mention the fact that tuition across the country could rise as high as 15 percent. There is optimism, however. According to Joseph Hurley, founder of saving-forcollege.com, a Web site that helps people dissect various college savings plans such as these prepaid funds, no one has lost any money through the 529 prepaid funds plans, even with all of the current problems. While that may be true, it still doesn’t address the rising costs of education. The federal government has a lot on its plate right now, but the president ran on a platform that advocated additional fund-ing for college students. How does America plan to lead the world in green technology without doing everything in its power to grow young minds? It can’t. The government must take a greater role in helping young Americans who are seeking higher education – whether it is by helping to pay for college in part, increasing federal grant money or even paying for tuition in full. The rest of the world helps its young people go to college and, in some cases, pays for all of it. Because the costs are so high, many Americans simply don’t pursue higher education. College tuition reform could provide a whole new generation of highly skilled workers, securing U.S. prosperity into the next century. However, without action from President Obama or Congress, that dream may never see the light of day.

Prepaid college savings flopsU.S. citizens are finding it harder to pay for higher ed.

Jennifer LombardoManaging Editor

To the editor,

The occurrence of crime on campus is nothing new. Some would say it is even inevitable con-sidering how large the university is. And while I would agree that considering the size of UB, the instances of crime here are relatively low, it still gives me pause whenever I read about crimes that could have been prevented had the victims been allowed to arm themselves. Why New York State, along with many oth-ers, continues to paint a target on our backs is beyond me. Why is it that in areas with restric-tive gun laws, crime increases while areas with looser gun laws see a reduction in crime? Could it be, perhaps, that allowing people to

defend themselves (meet force with force) actu-ally has more of a deterrent effect than simply denying anyone the right to strike back? And this doesn’t just apply to handguns. Any weapon that could be effectively utilized in self-defense is prohibited from state campuses, and yet we are supposed to believe that the administration (both locally and at the state level) has our best interests at heart? Sorry, but I would trust my .45 to keep me safe more than I would John Simpson.

Brett Dumain Senior history major [email protected]

Free speech is a tricky thing. On one hand, it provides a blanket for a person to express his or her own ideals without fear of backlash – perfect for public debate and exchang-ing viewpoints. But when free speech maliciously targets a cer-tain group of people, should there be repercus-sions? The University at Buffalo recently had a bit of a flare-up when it comes to such expression of ideals. UB Freethinkers recently celebrated Inter-national Blasphemy Day by distributing flyers displaying various parodies of the three major monotheistic religions. They used cartoons depict-ing caricatures of Jesus, the Jewish God and the prophet Muhammad. In a letter to the editor in The Spectrum, they stated, “Our goal was not to offend for its own sake, but to show that it’s acceptable and harmless to do so, even on matters of religion.” However, SA never cleared the flyers. They must approve all flyers with the SA logo before they are hung, so they were taken down. This stipulation wasn’t brought up during the SA orientation for clubs since SA hasn’t encountered a problem with club flyers until now. This situation brings a much bigger issue to light: should people be legally allowed to publish pictures that blatantly defy a religion’s ideals? SA didn’t even know about the flyers until mem-bers of the Muslim Student Association complained about them – meaning that they weren’t as “accept-able and harmless” as Freethinkers thought.

In fact, the Muslim community forbids images of Muhammad and finds them to be highly offensive. Remember the backlash after the Danish newspa-per Jylland-Posten published a Muhammad car-toon on Sept. 30, 2005? Riots erupted across Europe – multiple embas-sies were attacked and over 100 individuals were killed, all in response to the cartoon. The artist’s life was threatened and even the United Nations passed a resolution to ban “defamation of reli-gions” under pressure from Islamic nations. However, it seems to be incompatible with democracy and free speech when a group demands special consideration because of its own religious feelings. The U.S. Constitution allows for the free exchange of ideals and even to goes as far as encouraging debate and criticism. In the exchange of ideals, one must defend against mockery, insults and ridicule and be able to provide counterpoints and reason. It would seem that the Freethinkers treated Islam no differently than they treated Christian-ity and Judaism, and no formal complaints were made regarding the Jesus cartoon or the Jewish God depiction. Across the globe, the assimilation of Islamic cul-ture into modern western society has been filled with flare-ups like the one on UB’s campus. When it comes to religion and poking fun at it, it’s like playing with fire — no one can tell if he or she will get burned until it happens.

Free speech fumbleReligious cartoons cause ruckus on campus

Keep moving on I’m over being an overcast kid. Maybe I look like an emo girl in the right sun-light, but I promise I’m more than a puddle of tears and eyeliner. My pants fit, my wrists are unscathed, my book of poetry is blank and I could care less about the chickens I kill when I eat a 10-piece nug-get. With that being said, I’ve been a bit of a mess this semester. Watching an aunt that you love dearly

slowly fade away isn’t something you just get over. Try looking your cousin in the eye while his mother is on her deathbed and

not breaking down. Dry your eyes and try to

move on, boy. I miss my aunt Karen more than anything, but

at least I got my goodbye. And unlike my father, who

spent a month of nocturnal navigation just to hold his dear sister’s hand for one last time and watch her steadily get worse, I got one good day. And that day meant the world. It took me the longest time to man up and visit my aunt in the hospital, who became a bed-body courtesy of colon cancer and an intestinal blockage. Roswell Park Cancer Institute, which was more or less her second home, is like a children’s book painted on the dreams of lives that left us and never gave up hope, right until the end. Next to my brother, and across from my parents, I gave my aunt a hug and a kiss and just talked with her, in between periods of staring at the wall to avoid tearing up. As I sat there, sad and reflective, Karen smiled, joked around and above anything else, made sure to tell me how proud of me she was. God, did that stick. She knew she was going and instead of mop-ing, she gave out the smiles and the sweet, spunky offerings she was known for. Oh, and she made me feel like the most important person in the world. And I’ll never get over that. Walking around campus like a morose member

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Sarah Battaglia, a junior biology major, said that before the improve-ments were made Knox was rough and ugly, and that now it is more comfortable to sit in between classes. This summer, to accommodate the need for adequate study areas, the university installed computer stations and furniture in the public spaces in Knox. These improve-ments have made the area easier to access for students looking to study before classes begin. “I’m spending more time here because it is easy to get studying done. Except when classes change - then it’s a little chaotic,” Battaglia said. Now the hall is filled with stu-dents, many of who are studying away at their laptops or busy high-lighting textbooks. The area has been transformed from a glorified vending machine holding tank to a spacious lounge with plush seating, making between-class cram ses-sions more comfortable than the tile

floor and wooden benches that used to serve as study surfaces. Kevin Ryan, a junior English major, describes the change as a more “lounge like environment,” and though he personally chooses not to study there, is happy UB is accommodating student life. In addition to the placement of furniture and computer stations in the public portion of Knox, the Natural Sciences Complex on North Campus and Diefendorf Hall on South Campus were included in this revamp. Projectors, document cameras and other state-of-the-art equipment were installed in 17 classrooms across campus, includ-ing those in Knox lecture halls. However, not all students see the appeal in this new setup. Some stu-dents are finding that the new furni-ture impedes traffic and makes get-ting through the heavily trafficked hallway next to impossible. “I personally think they obstruct the flow of foot traffic, and the TVs - how much use do they have? They

aren’t that useful,” said Eric Dudek, a junior chemical engineering major. “The resources could have been spent more wisely. But the floor being redone and new chairs are nice. I don’t study there because it isn’t convenient.” Others don’t see the need for a study space in this particular part of campus. “It gives students easier access to studying, except there are a lot of distractions that occur when class-es are changing,” Osiris Gomez, a junior political science major, said. While student opinion is mixed, similar changes are slated to take place as UB2020 continues to unfold. For many students, Knox was once uninviting and a hassle to study in. Now, many feel that it serves as an informal study lounge, with chairs, couches and LCD screens that can connect to laptops making studying simple to do before, after or between classes.


POLICE BLOTTER09/27 – A vehicle’s window was damaged at the Main/Bailey parking lot.09/28 – A traffic device was taken from an Audu-bon Parkway post.09/29 – An unattended cell phone was taken from Abbott Library.09/29 – An unattended laptop was taken from the Law Library.09/29 – A subject received first aid in Goodyear Hall and was taken to Erie County Medical Center for an unknown illness.09/29 – A subject received first aid in Spaulding Quadrangle and was taken to Erie County Medical Center for a lung ailment.09/30 – A subject was charged with criminal mis-chief for damaging the Plexiglas on the bus shelter at Flint Loop.

09/30 – A subject in the Cooke parking lot was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after feeling ill.09/30 – An unknown subject attempted to enter several rooms in Bonner Hall.09/30 – An unidentified subject damaged a car at Hayes Annex.10/01 – A subject was taken from Richmond Quadrangle to Erie County Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.10/01 – There was an accidental natural gas leak on the Acheson grounds.10/01 – An unattended laptop was taken from the Natural Sciences Complex.10/01 – An unattended laptop was taken from Clark Hall.10/01 – An unattended laptop and wallet were taken from Capen Undergraduate Library.10/01 – Unattended wallets with credit cards were taken from a locker at Clark Gym.10/02 – A hit-and-run accident was reported in Sherman parking lot.10/02 – A subject was taken from Richmond Quadrangle to Erie County Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.10/02 – A subject was treated for a nose injury at Alumni Arena.10/03 – Andrew Bellucci was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated on Millersport Highway and was referred to Amherst Town Court.10/03 – A subject was taken from Kunz Field to Erie County Medical Center for a mental health

evaluation.10/03 – A subject received first aid and was taken from the Center for the Arts to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital for an ankle injury.10/03 – A fire alarm was pulled at the Biomedical Research Building.10/03 – A subject was taken from UB Stadium to Erie County Medical Center for alcohol intoxica-tion.10/03 – A subject was given first aid and taken from Fargo Quadrangle to Millard Fillmore Subur-ban Hospital after throwing up.10/03 – A wallet with cash and credits cards was stolen from an open room in Clement Hall.10/04 – Kenneth K. Dejarnette and Jacqueline M. Grisanti were arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the Parker parking lot. Both were taken to the Erie County Holding Center and were referred to Buf-falo City Court.10/04 – A subject was taken to Erie County Medical Center from Wilkeson Quadrangle for intoxication and was referred to the Student-Wide Judiciary.10/04 – A subject was taken from Governors to Erie County Medical Center after vomiting blood.10/05 – A subject was referred to the Student-Wide Judiciary for attempted burglary at Crofts Hall’s loading dock.10/05 – A subject was taken from Red Jacket Quadrangle to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital for back pain.


ARTS & LIFE

Eric HillikerAsst. Arts Editor

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Backstreet’s backBy RACHEL LAMBAsst. Life Editor

This Is Us – Backstreet BoysGrade: B-

The Backstreet Boys may have formed in 1993, but their overwhelming star power and influ-ence over pop music is still present today. Those who see them as just another fallen ’90s boy band may be surprised to know that this is one group that still keeps up with today’s trends. The group is so trendy that one member, Brian Littrell, even has H1N1. On Oct. 6, BSB put out their seventh album, This Is Us, in which they collaborate with huge producers such as Max Martin, Ryan Tedder, T-Pain, Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke and RedOne. The album begins with “Straight Through My Heart,” which has the epitomizing original Backstreet Boys beat complete with the same wonderfully sappy BSB lyrics. “Straight through my heart/ A single bullet got me/ I can’t stop the bleeding, oh/ Straight through my heart/ She aimed and shot me/ I just can’t believe it, oh.” The lyrics aren’t phenomenal. So what? The band released the song as the album’s first single in mid-August. It’s catchy and doesn’t

By ADAM DANISHEFSKYStaff Writer

Michael Moore is at it again. Moore hinted at his hatred of capital-ism in past films, but that hatred now stands front and center in Capitalism: A Love Story. Moore has succeeded in portraying the Wall Street atrocities against average Americans in an entertaining and infor-mative way. His documentary could not have come at a more opportune time. Moore has taken it upon himself to be the voice of the people in the midst of an economic crisis. There are plenty of gasps to be had from the information that Moore reveals. Moore has been accused of a leftist bias for his work on such films as Fahrenheit 9/11.While he does not try to hide it in this film, he certainly does not take it easy on either side of the political spectrum.

Hate him or love him, Moore has always aimed to be informative. Capi-talism is most successful when it shows examples of corporate wrongdoing. Moore has a field day tackling the rea-sons why corporate greed led America to its current situation. While Capitalism works well as a list of reasons why America’s current eco-nomic system is evil, it is less successful at pinpointing an alternative. It seems that Moore has bought into his reputation. Moments where Moore aims to cause a scene on Wall Street seem self-aware, but are still somewhat amus-ing. One can only wonder how much lon-ger these stunts will remain effective. Moore is smart enough to save these moments for later in the film. He is also smart enough to keep himself out of many of the scenes. He realized the most important aspect of this film was aver-age Americans, and for the most part, he stands aside as they tell their story. The tales told by the “Average Joes” of

By MATT MOSHERLife Editor

When most people think of their grade-school principals, they picture a well-dressed man in charge, perhaps balding and even a little overweight. But Joe Colburn, principal of Gaskill Prep School, adds a new perspective to administrative positions – that of an endurance athlete. Colburn, who graduated from UB with a master’s degree in educational administration, has raced in over 50 triathlons. Of those, two have been full distance Ironman events – one of the most demanding experi-ences any athlete could ever face. The event entails a 2.4-mile swim and a 112-mile bike ride, followed by a full 26.2-mile mar-athon with no breaks in between events. “I can’t think of anything in my life that comes close to being as physically challenging,” Col-burn said. “I’ve hiked, climbed and played a lot of [different] sports, but you’re talking about an hour swim, six hours on a bike, then you run a full mara-thon. For me, I know it’s the most difficult and challenging thing physically that I have ever done and I really can’t compare it to anything. You are just abso-lutely, totally spent.” Colburn started participating in triathlons in 2004 after hear-ing about them from his brother and nephew. He was looking for a way to balance work and play

and was also seeking a healthy amount of exercise. When Colburn first started triathlons, he, like many others, had the most difficulty with the first leg of the event – swim-ming. “I just wasn’t a good swim-mer,” Colburn said. “I was kind of teaching myself to swim and it was always the one I was most nervous about.” Many people fear the swim for a variety of reasons, Colburn says. Of those reasons, massive starts – when everybody who is competing in the triathlon starts at the same time – top the list. At the 2009 Lake Placid Ironman, 2,200 people rushed towards the first buoy at the sound of a cannon. Elbows, ankles and bodies collided, caus-ing goggles to sink and throwing swimmers off their rhythm. The calm water turns frantic, like thousands of crazed fish try-ing to escape the clutches of a predator – only they’re not fish, but a mix of world-class athletes and everyday people who have trained for years trying to get to the front of the pack. It is this scene where racers start what will be an exhausting, grueling and mentally challenging day. “They tell you that it takes your body months to fully recov-er from an Ironman,” Colburn said. “You feel tired for a week or two after the race.” Colburn adds that his favorite part of being an active triathlete is the training and the feeling he gets after a really long workout.

He also said that training and racing have made a noticeable effect on his work performance – he feels more focused, ener-getic and able to get more done. Racing in a triathlon is not the only challenge endurance athletes face. Rich Clark, who has raced in over 100 triathlons around the world, has come across something more mentally exhausting than he thought any Ironman could ever be – setting up for and organizing race day. Clark is the vice president of a race timing and managing com-pany known as Score This!!! The company is responsible for tim-ing and managing multiple types of endurance events such as tri-athlons, duathlons, open-water swimming and running races. Clark is also a full time science teacher for grades 7 to 8, and says setting up races and plan-ning classes can get hectic. “It gets very stressful; I usu-ally wake up pretty early and go to bed late,” Clark said. “I always look forward to the end of Sep-tember because [by that time] I have started my job full time back at school, and September is the busiest month of races.” Most races managed by Score This!!! donate much of their pro-ceeds to charity. The company has contributed over $650,000

to various local charities in the past four years, according to Clark. Charities that have benefit-ted from the races include the Girl Scouts of America, Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center of Rochester, Yates County Ameri-can Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Children’s Hospital and the Farnham Volunteer Fire Department, Clark said. In addition to a rigorous training schedule, both Clark and Colburn say that the most important thing for success is a supportive family. Between the countless hours dedicated to training and an equal amount of time recovering, a supportive family is essential to help pick up the slack of a training athlete. “Triathlon takes a commit-ment from the athlete, but it really is a commitment from the whole family,” Colburn said. “When you’re at the peak of training 20 hours per week, there is no time to grocery shop, I don’t have time to cut the grass … After [training], all I can do is lay on the couch. [Family] is the most important part. There may only be one racer, but the entire family is involved.”


Everybody’s a critic

Gene Siskel must be spinning in his grave. It used to be that you would see quotes from critics that accompany movie commercials or trailers. Lately, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. Movies like Jennifer’s Body and Twilight had quotes from names like Twilightfan09 praising the movie. Wait, who? Who is Twilightfan09 and why is he or she reviewing the movie? It seems that Hol-lywood would like the film critic out of the way in favor of acclaim from anonymous users in Inter-net forums. Make no mistake – Hollywood’s bread and butter is the grotesquely budgeted, over-the-top summer blockbuster and films based on the fla-vor of the week, or on a toy or something equally as idiotic. These films are rarely reviewed well by critics, yet are usually dubbed “critic-proof.” Again, it’s baffling why Hollywood would go and do this. Hollywood seems to have some sort of aversion toward critics. What’s the matter, Hollywood? Are you afraid of someone condemning your poorly made movie based on a toy series from the ’80s? Yes, not only do you have to drown us in the junk that you call movies, but you also have to cut out any criticism or intellectual discourse. You can’t really fault Hollywood, though. When it comes down to it, Hollywood is first and foremost a business. The attempt to produce some form of art is a secondary goal. They are in the business to make money, not to produce great films.

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have to be altered much to be turned into a song at (gay) dance clubs. Another gem is “If I Knew Then,” which oddly resembles Jason DeRulo’s single, “Whatcha Say,” with punctuated sentences, echos and synthesizers à la Kanye West. The album slows down only for the second to last song, “Shattered,” which is a typical BSB heartbreak song. “So empty, can’t feel no more/ As

I’m left with my tears on the floor/ I want for my heart to mend/ But you keep tearing a hole.” If that’s not Backstreet at its fin-est, what is? There is one major downfall in this noble attempt to regain the top of the charts. A lot of the songs sound very similar. In fact, the tracks “Bigger,” “Bye Bye Love,” “All of Your Life (You Need Love),” and “This Is Us,” sound pretty much the same. What makes it worse is that they’re all in

succession. However, these are the boys that brought us into the Millennium and left our hearts Black and Blue when Kevin Richardson left the band in 2006. They still have the charm and looks that allowed them to dance and grind into the hearts of teen-age girls all around the world. Boy bands aren’t a thing of the past. Backstreet’s back. Alright?


America are tear jerking. Audiences will sit in shock as Moore exposes stories of huge corporations buy-ing life insurance policies on store workers. An especially powerful story involves a man who was proud to work at Wal-Mart until he found out about the policy taken out on his wife. Moore set out to expose corpo-rations and to convince Americans that capitalism is an evil that needs to be removed in order for the coun-try to remain great. This is a lofty ambition, and on this front, Moore is not entirely convincing. Still, he offers enough informa-tion and anecdotes to prove that

the current economic climate needs some sort of reworking. To achieve this, Moore uses his patented blend of fact and humor. A hilarious scene in which a dubbed Jesus discusses the economy is one of the many laugh-out-loud moments. Capitalism also seems to be some-what of a personal film for Moore. He attempts to bring his work full circle by including scenes from his debut Roger and Me. In many ways, this film seems like a sequel to Roger and Me. In that film, Moore aimed to expose the evils of corporations in his home-town. This time, he aims to expose these evils on a nationwide scale. Capitalism could have been more

effective if it put any responsibility on the American people. It is widely acknowledged that corporate greed led to the economic collapse. Moore could have at least taken a moment to talk about what the average citi-zens did to facilitate this collapse. While Capitalism could have offered more suggestions, it is still extremely relevant. It offers insights into corporate and government policies that have changed America for the worse. Those that see this movie may actually be invigorated to make a change. Moore must have many ideas for how to change America – just don’t expect this film to offer any of them.


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plishment individually,” Unwin said. “It’s just an award to say that you got named into the best 11 play-ers in the country at that level.” Unwin always knew that the tran-sition from the junior college level to the Division I level would be a challenging step up, but he does not let the pressure of playing against tougher teams shake his confidence. “Personally, I believe that soccer comes down to who wants it more in the day,” Unwin said. “It doesn’t matter who’s got the best stats, who’s got the best players. Literally, every game is won by who wants it more.” When Unwin is out on the field, he draws inspiration from two big names in the English Premier League: Thierry Henry and Didier Drogba. Unwin bases his play off of these two players, always trying to mimic their movements. He watch-es their games on YouTube when he can and always has to watch one of the two players’ videos before play-ing a game. Unwin has high expectations

for the Bulls for the remainder of the season. He hopes the team will make it into the top four teams in the Mid-American Conference. “It’s a long way to go,” Unwin said. “But a game of soccer is two halves and we look forward now to the second half of the season. We’ve only lost one conference game, so the conference isn’t out of reach and neither is the title or the champion-ships.”


won’t enjoy – I’m not saying people should be masochistic about this. If you hate mysteries, then don’t read them. But if you’re thinking about read-ing a book that sounds good, but then put it back because it contra-dicts your religious, political or other deeply held views, you’re missing out. Good books make you think about the world and about yourself. If you’re secure in those beliefs and know why you hold them, you should be able to disregard the things you disagree with. If you don’t know why you believe some-thing and you’re actually reading with an open mind, hopefully some-thing you read will change you – either by giving you a solid reason or by changing your viewpoint. The extreme end to this spectrum

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of the undead, I’ve been anything but myself. Instead of smiles and extremely non-kosher jokes, I’ve been full of “I’m over its” and “I really don’t like anyone anymore.” Maybe my holidays will be down to four of us and not the potluck of country love that congregated up in Warsaw. Maybe I’m not in the rela-tionship I was before that I thought

was forever. And maybe I’m bomb-ing all of my classes. That’s reason to stay miserable, right? That’s coping. Or maybe it’s not. Summer might be over, but we still have sunshine. I still have a family that I love more than anything. I still have a ton of friends that are absolutely amaz-ing to me, even if I suck a lot of the time. And I still have that girl that I

can’t bring myself to completely give up on. The loss is better than the losing. It killed me to watch someone and something fall apart. But now that these things have passed, I have nothing but the best memories to think of, and never again the pain that I felt as the end found its way to the now. E-mail: [email protected]

Now would be the time when I’m probably supposed to tell you all that it’s your fault. All of you go see these horrible movies that keep the good ones out of the theaters. But that would be ridiculous of me. I’m in no position to decide what movie is a great and what is down-right horrible. That’s up to you and you alone. It’s your own opinion. If you prefer Transformers 2 over Citi-zen Kane, I can’t fault you for that. The problem arises with the com-plete rejection of film critics by the masses. You see it all the time on the Internet and hear it all over the place – the usual “I don’t listen to critics,” “I don’t care what the crit-ics say,” or just outright condemn-ing them for their stances on films. These people are misinformed on what the film critic’s job is sup-posed to be.

Then what is their purpose? Easy – to write down their thoughts about the film they just watched. Sounds simple, right? Not really. A critic is able to critically assess the film. They are able to dig deeper into the movie and know to avoid writing simple statements like, “That movie was fun,” or, “The explosions were cool.” Due to ignorance, though, the general public seems to be holding a grudge against critics. In the most extreme cases, the public views the critics as snobby elitists who only like foreign language movies. I don’t think this smug dislike for film critics will go away any time soon. We can only wish for some-thing greater. Not all films have to be a Citizen Kane or a Godfather, but wouldn’t it be nice?


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a new level, would sometimes get into physical fights and always complained about “glitches” in the game. Though we argued a lot, video games actually brought my friends and me a little bit closer – something that continues to the present day. When I came to college, I learned that the same games that gave me a competitive edge growing up also had an effect on my new friends. We brought out the Nintendo 64 and returned to our childhood. I found out I wasn’t the only one who knew about the jump pass in NFL Blitz, the extra second in Wayne Gretz-key’s 3D Hockey, or the slice serve in Mario Tennis. Video games have become an integral part of the lives of children. Games such as Madden, NHL and FIFA are so realistic that it’s hard not to get worked up when you throw a pick-six, get a five-minute major, or give up the golden goal in overtime. Also, half the time I play these games one of my roommates has “next,” so losing isn’t an option. Sure, being active and running a 3-on-3 game of basketball beats sit-ting home and staring at the tube for hours, but on those rainy days and late nights, what beats a competitive video game? There’s pride involved in sports, even when they’re digital and not physical. Guys bond by screaming at each other while sitting on a couch just as much as they bond when they throw dirty elbows in a pick-up game. We’re competitive animals by nature, and sports video games are no exception. I’ve been tearing up the video game field since NFL Primetime with Deon Sanders and can’t imagine ever putting down the sticks.



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“Julian’s work is certainly influ-enced by his interest in graphic design and in systems of classifica-tion. Jean-Michel has worked as a first-responder and as a real estate agent, in addition to having studied architecture and so his photographs really filter each of those unique lenses,” Maher said. “I am particu-larly interested in issues related to demolition, renovation and restora-tion, and in the role of the architect within a shrinking urban context.” Collectively, the artists are fram-ing the image and environment of Buffalo’s post-industrial landscape by critically re-interpreting its blight. Infestation, fire and demo-lition are their modes of entry, according to Maher. “It is through the exhibition, for instance, that decay is transformed into an incubator of otherworldly places, sub-visible inhabitants and spectacular events,” Maher said. The desolate structures in Buf-falo have created new ecological systems – their residents are no longer humans, they are insects and animals. “Ecologies are fundamentally about inter-related parts and about networks of relationships,” Maher said. “In our work, interior environ-ments are changed into exterior ones, and outsides become insides. As these shifts take place … inter-

related parts are all re-organized. The house is totally remade.” The life cycle of the American city includes the development of new ecologies, of which urban decay is imminent in this process. “Most of the world’s older cities have been built again and again, layer upon super-imposed layer and our understanding of those places is based upon our glimpses in between the layers. But here in Buffalo, things are actually de-layering,” Maher said. “Rust belt cities are particularly interesting to me because we don’t really know where they are headed and because the vacuous nature of such places creates tremendous opportunities to invent new ways of living.” Maher thoroughly enjoyed w o r k i n g o n t h i s p r o j -ect with his fellow peers. “Collaborating with Julian and Jean-Michel was a very positive experience and it was quite enjoy-able to produce the catalog togeth-er,” Maher said. “Seeing all of the ideas, images, narratives and texts from contributing writers coalesce together as a book was great.” The exhibition will be on display at Artspace Buffalo Gallery until Oct. 18 on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. by appointment only.


Buffalo wasn’t able to put the ball in the back of the net and the shut-out is Manville’s fourth in the sea-son and 15th in her career with the Eagles. Despite the loss, Bulls head coach Michael Thomas was impressed with the Bulls’ fast start. “We came out good for the first 30 minutes and had some great chances which would have given us the lead,” Thomas said. “It’s always dangerous against any opponent when you don’t capitalize on your chances and give them the opportu-nity to take the lead and momentum in the match.” But good starts haven’t led to the Bulls coming away with wins all year. The Eagles broke though in the 54th minute when sophomore for-ward Chelsea Detrick headed the ball in on a cross by midfielder Carissa Wilson to take the 1-0 lead. Later in the second half, midfielder Amanda

Marsh saw an opening from around 25 yards out and drove the ball into the upper right corner of the goal for her second score of the season. The Bulls were outshot by the Eagles, 15-13, and managed to put only five of their 13 shots on goal. Thomas saw signs of his team break-ing out in the near future. “The team is close to breaking out and we are just waiting for that breakout game that springs a win-ning streak for us,” Thomas said. But the team failed to grab its first MAC win against Central Michigan. The Chippewas dominated every phase of the game on Sunday. They outshot the Bulls, 29-3, and placed 13 of their shots on goal, compared to just two for the Bulls. “We played great today,” head coach Tom Anagnost of the Chip-pewas said in a press release. “I am very proud of how the kids played. We were dominant in every facet of the match. Defensively, it isn’t just Shay [Mannino] and our back line - our entire team is defending really

well right now.” Junior CMU keeper Mannino recorded her seventh shutout this season and her 19th career shutout – second most in school history. The Chippewas didn’t give Quiq-ley a chance to get comfortable in the net as they struck again in the 16th minute. Forward Autumn Hawkins sprung a breakaway pass to Gerst, who again beat Quiqley one-on-one for a 2-0 lead. CMU was not done. Defender Liesel Toth got onto the score sheet in the 24th minute as her long shot from over 30 yards out beat Quiqley, putting CMU up 3-0 at halftime. With the game already settled, the Chippewas added another goal in the second half to increase their lead to four goals. The Bulls look to turn things around next weekend at home. Buf-falo hosts Western Michigan on Friday at 7 p.m., and follows with Northern Illinois on Sunday at Noon.


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DS: “Tavares is destined to be a standout, but the Islanders’ situ-ation is beyond resurrecting this season, especially for one player. The team averaged only 2.42 goals a game last year, not nearly enough production to give goaltender Rick DiPietro wins, and Tavares won’t be able to raise that average enough to get the Islanders in the playoffs. On a more optimistic note, it may bring more fans to the usually empty Nas-sau Coliseum.”

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JP: “While the Penguins return much of their Stanley Cup winning roster, the Eastern Conference has plenty of contenders aiming to take down the defending champs. The Philadelphia Flyers have added defenseman Chris Pronger and goalie Ray Emery to bring an added toughness to the conference. Alex-ander Ovechkin and the Washing-ton Capitals look for revenge after being ousted by the Penguins in last year’s playoffs. If Pittsburgh wants to reach the finals, they will have to bring their A-game every night, but in my opinion, the conference is too tough for the Penguins to repeat.”

DS: “With Malkin and Crosby – two of the biggest stars in the game today – still manning the front line, Pittsburgh will be the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup in 2010. But the Penguins’ defense lost both Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi to free agency, limiting the Pen-guins’ depth on the blue-line. Both players played well in the playoffs, and general manager Ray Shero even admitted that the Stanley Cup trophy wouldn’t be in Pittsburgh without both Gill and Scuderi on last year’s roster. Pittsburgh is rely-ing on a bunch of young players to replace both defenders, which is a risk that may prevent the Pens from repeating.”

4) The San Jose Sharks have made the playoffs every year since the lock-out, but have failed to advance past the Western Conference Semifinals each year. Will the addition of star Dany Heatley finally give the Sharks some playoff magic?

JP: “Last season’s President Trophy winners were odds-on favorites to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup, but were eliminated from the playoffs in six games. The Sharks have made the playoffs each season since the lock-

out, but have yet to reach the finals. Heatley gives Joe Thornton and Devin Setoguchi a proven goal scor-er on the wing. Add Patrick Marleau and all-star defenseman Dan Boyle to the mix and the Sharks will again be a top three in the west. Heatley will get the Sharks deep into the playoffs, but the team’s depth can’t get them to the finals.”

DS: “I think this might finally be the year that the Sharks break through, mainly because of the addition of Heatley. They did lose Milan Michalek and Jonathan Cheechoo, but management was itching to get rid of Cheechoo, and they did so and got a perennial 40-goal scorer in the process. The duo of Heatley and Joe Thornton gives the Sharks one of the best front lines in the NHL. Heatley also brings an impressive playoff resume to the Sharks: he has scored 10 goals and contributed 25 assists in 34 games. I think the Sharks will break the ‘curse’ and get to the Finals.”

5) Who do you think will be the con-ference winners, Stanley Cup winner and MVP?

JP:Eastern Conference: Philadelphia FlyersWestern Conference: Calgary FlamesStanley Cup: Calgary FlamesMVP: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

DS:Eastern Conference: Washington CapitalsWestern Conference: San Jose SharksStanley Cup: San Jose SharksMVP: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals


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West Division MAC OverallC. Mich 2-0 4-1N. Ill 1-0 3-2Toledo 1-0 3-2W. Mich. 1-1 2-3E. Mich. 0-1 0-4Ball St. 0-1 0-5

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By DAVID SANCHIRICO and JOE PATERNOSenior Sports Editor and Asst. Sports Editor

Opening faceoff has come and gone as sports fan begin to share their lives with both football and hockey. As the NHL season gets underway, we begin to preview what we think will happen on the ice over the next few months.

1) After advancing to the East-ern Conference Championship two years in a row, the Sabres have missed the playoffs the last two-straight campaigns. How will the Sabres fare this year?

Joe Paterno, Assistant Sports Editor: “After miss-ing the playoffs the past two seasons, it’s do or die time for head coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy Reiger. During the offseason, Maxim Afinogenov, Jaroslav Spacek and Dominic Moore were shown the door. Mike Grier, Steve Montador and Cody McCormick were brought in to add size and grit to a team that has lacked toughness for the past few years. Key players Jason Pominville, Drew Stafford and Jochen Hecht will have to bounce back from dis-

appointing seasons. If the Sabres stay healthy and get production from their key players, they will once again push for a playoff spot. I see a third-place finish in the Northeast Division and a playoff birth for the Sabres.”

David Sanchirico, Senior Sports Editor: “The Sabres were unfortunate last year. They lost goalie Ryan Miller to injury for an extensive

period of time and fell just two points short of the play-offs. At the same time, incon-sistency plagued them and a lack of toughness ultimately led to their demise. Though the Sabres’ offseason was silent compared to division rivals Montréal, Toronto and Ottawa, they did add physi-cal forward and hometown favorite Mike Greer back to the roster, along with defend-er Steve Montador. If Miller,

Thomas Vanek and Tim Connolly can stay relatively healthy, the Sabres will make the playoffs, but their lack of firepower will make it hard for the team to advance past the first round.”

2) The Islanders have been the epitome of hockey futility, but the future of the franchise looks bright with No. 1 draft

By KEVIN CARNEYStaff Writer

It was a rough road trip through the Wolverine state for the women’s soccer team this weekend, as the Bulls were unable to net a single goal, let alone a win, against both of its conference foes. After gaining momentum early against Eastern Michi-gan (6-2-4, 2-0-2 Mid-Amer-ican Conference), the Eagles took control late in the game and defeated the Bulls (1-10-1, 0-3-1 MAC) 2-0 on Friday night. After dropping a match to the Eagles, the Bulls trav-

eled to Central Michigan for a Sunday afternoon match. Against the Chippewas (9-3-0, 4-0-0 MAC), the Bulls were thoroughly dominated by the MAC’s top team and dropped a 4-0 bout. Against Eastern Michi-gan, the Bulls outplayed the Eagles for the first 30 minutes. In the 18th minute, Stephanie Velez got free in the box and snuck a shot past Eagle junior goalkeeper Mag-gie Manville, which would have given the Bulls a 1-0 lead, but it was negated after the Bulls were called offside.

Pick up the sticks

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was one of those child-hood moments that you cher-ish for the rest of your life. You can look back on it and realize that it helped shape who you are. It was my birthday, and like any other self-respecting 6 year-old kid, I had saved the biggest present for last. I ripped off the wrapping paper and found a gift that I would remember for the rest of my life: a Sega Genesis. The ’90s blossomed into the decade that brought video games into many households and glued kids to the television for hours on end. Systems such as Ninten-do 64 and Sega Dreamcast hit the market and had children across the world begging their parents for a trip to the electronics store. My Genesis system came with a game called Vector-man, and although it was fun, I quickly owned every Sonic the Hedgehog game imaginable, including the pinball one, and never put my controller down. I loved get-ting an extra life from my 100 rings, going too fast for Tails to keep up and stomping out Dr. Robotnik to advance to the next level. But something was missing. The game was the same. Every time I blew on the car-tridge and heard the “Sega” theme, I knew I could only expect the same levels as the last time I played. I was getting old – seven – and my brain needed something more to stimu-late it. I don’t remember the exact day, but one night my mom came home with a copy of NBA Jam and I felt like a new boy. It was exactly what I needed. It’s possible that hearing Marv Albert scream “Boom-Shakalaka,” “Razzle Dazzle” or “Terrible shot… It’s good!” is what got me hooked, but I’m inclined to believe other-wise. Sure, whenever I play beer pong and use the “on fire” rules I reminisce about John Starks throwing an ally-oop to Patrick Ewing, but what really made me fall for the game was the fact that I could beat my friends. I don’t mean to sound arro-gant, but most games I played didn’t have a two-player mode. When friends came over we would have to take turns at the same level, but Jam allowed us to directly compete against one another. I even used to make my friends enter their initials so there would be a record of the beating they were about to receive. We took trash talking to

By CHRISTY SUHRStaff Writer

If you’ve been in the stands for any of the men’s soccer games this season, then you may have noticed a new face in the forward line. After playing two years for North Iowa Area Community College, junior forward Mike Unwin has wasted no time making his presence known in Buffalo. Unwin, whose five goals led the Bulls this season, has proved to be quite a threat. Head coach John Astu-dillo believes Unwin has the ability to crack shots anywhere inside the box, making him a go-to player for the team. “Right now [Mike] leads the team in goals, but more importantly, I think it’s what he creates once he has the ball [that makes an impact],” Astudi-

llo said. “He creates so many dangers and opportunities for others to capi-talize on.” At the same time, Astudillo doesn’t belittle Unwin’s scoring ability. “Around the 18-yard line, Mike is one of the most dangerous players I think we have,” Astudillo said. “We have tremendous confidence in him as a player. We know [when we go to him] that the shot is going to be made. He has one of the hardest shots on the team; [it’s] very accurate.” Unwin has managed to stay hum-ble, despite the praise from coaches and fans alike. He gives credit to his fellow teammates for giving him the ball when he is in position to deliver it to the back of the net. After seeing Unwin play during practice or a game, it may come as a

Shutout in Michigan

The new forward force

Droppin’ the puck

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals hopes to continue his dominance this season.

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Held scoreless on the road, the Bulls continued to struggle.

Courtesy of Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics

Junior Mike Unwin has made himself comfortable with the Bulls while leading the team in goals.

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