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predictions
Article by Neil Janowitz
Design by Ravish Patel
Campus Times Staff
Game time, baby. Professing to have
absolutely no expertise in the field, I’m
here to give some Oscar predictions.
Actor in a Leading Role
First off, I have a cripplingly huge bias
towards “Lost in Translation.” I don’t
know — I guess I’m just a troubled youth
trying to find his place in a big, scary
world. Or I’m a millionaire actor with a
stagnant marriage. Whatever it may be,
the movie resonated with me, and as such,
I’d love to give it every honor, including
knighthood, the presidency and canonization. But, I shan’t let this lead me
astray from my duties to view these lists
objectively. Thus, though I’d love for Bill
Murray to get recognition following his
trifecta of brilliance in “Rushmore,” “Royal Tenenbaums” and “Translation,” and
as wily and fun as Johnny Depp was in
“Pirates of the Caribbean,” neither shall
prevail. It’s just too hard when you’re up
against the peerless Ben Kingsley and
Sean Penn, and in this case I give the nod
to Penn, partially because of the added
hype and prevalence of “Mystic River.”
Actor in a Supporting Role
Alec Baldwin will never win an award
in his life. Supporting actor is, in my humble opinion, a harder category to select, in
that these actors must enhance the film as
much as they do, but all while in the shadow of the lead. In this particular instance
I have no choice but to go with the underrated and nuanced Tim Robbins. Though
“Shawshank Redemption” was an incredible movie, I’ve always felt that Robbins
works better as a supporting guy — something about his presence seems bred to
complement the primary character.
Actress in a Leading Role
I watched “Whale Rider” with my folks
over winter break — it was one of those
flicks that they stumbled across and, using their adult intuition, felt compelled
to rent. I watched out of the corner of my
eye while wasting time online, mumbling
about how the movie blew, until I realized
that I was entranced. Casting aside my
almost overwhelming masculinity, I fell
prey to the tenderness of the film and the
strong feelings of frustration, devotion
and tradition that it evokes. Keisha Castle-Hughes carries the film with a subtle
precocity, and considering her age and
what she brought out of her role, I think
she’s got a lock on the prize.
Actress in a Supporting Role
Going with my dark horse pick here,
I’m actually picking Patricia Clarkson.
Working with the intricacies of managing
a disease is no small task, and she succeeds especially well considering the small
studio effort in the underrated “Pieces of
April.”
Best Picture
Who are we kidding here? It’s like having Shakira in a sexiest woman in the
galaxy contest and voting against her. Do
I think other movies have more merit?
Yup. Do I wish “Lost in Translation”
would win? Yup. But “Lord of the Rings”
is gonna trample and maul the rest of the
pack as though it were one of those big-ass
elephants with the tusks and baskets and
whatnot.
Best Director
I’m torn here. I think this is the only
category in which “Translation” may
stand a chance, as Coppola’s backdrop
of Japan provides a stark, solemn setting for the film. Her editing choices
are deliberate, and the movie is devoid
of anything extraneous. Even the lighthearted sequences, such as the one with
the prostitute, are done with a deft touch
that separates the film from your run of
the mill humor. But, Clint Eastwood is an
ass kicker, and with the success of “Mystic
River” he’s hard to bet against. I’m gonna
go with Coppola because I’m biased, but
watch for Eastwood to eke this one out.
Janowitz can be reached at
[email protected].
Keisha Castle-Hughes,
“Whale Rider”
Courtesy of Newmarket Films
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‘Pterodactyls’ show soars
By Krystle Dixon
Campus Times Staff
The UR International Theatre
Program attempts to go where no
campus play has gone before with
the opening of their first play of
the semester, “Pterodactyls.”
Under the guidance of long
time director Nigel Maister, this
play’s provocative presentation
keeps your eyes open and its witty
dialogue demands you come with
an open mind.
“Pterodactyls” is a dark comedy whose humor shines through
every scene while simultaneously
offering an intriguing depiction of
personal growth.
The storyline occurs within
the confinements of privilege and
security. The Duncan family, with
the added company of Tommy
Mckorckle, comfortably goes about
the shallowness of their lives until
their lavish lifestyle gets a surprise
Andrew Slominski • Campus Times Staff
attack of reality.
Emma
Duncan,
played
by
junior
Jess
Davis,
has
a forgetful memory and doesn’t even
The family then finds themselves
recognize her brother Todd, played by freshman Jonathan Stulberg, in “Pterodactyls,”
confronting the serious issues
ranging from AIDS to alcoholism, which opens Feb. 26.
drug dependency and molestaThis play employs an amazing cast, all
yourself asking, “So what does the
tion. Eventually, they are all forced
of whom are regulars at Todd Theatre.
pterodactyl have to do with it?”
to develop a deeper understanding of
Each of the actors — freshman Jonathan
Well, let’s just say it’s like the play’s
themselves and one another.
Stulberg, junior Jess Davis, junior
varying subject matter — just watch it
Amanda Ahrens, freshman Ted
come together before your eyes.
Limpert and Take Five Scholar
“Pterodactyls” was written by Nicky
Paul Nellis — brings a personal
Silver in 1993 and its depiction as
touch, giving the audience an
presented by Maister is a very close
amazing cast dynamic.
adaptation.
Stulberg, who plays Todd
“Pterodactyls” will be performed
Duncan, made his debut in last
in the Todd Theatre on the River
semester’s drama “’Tis Pity She’s
Campus. Curtains open at 8 p.m. on
a Whore” and remains refreshing
Thursday, Feb. 26, and run from Feb.
and enjoyable. Most entertaining
27 to 28 and continues through March
to watch is definitely Davis with
3, 4, 5 and 6, with a matinee at 3 p.m.
her portrayal of the character
on Sunday, Feb. 29.
Emma Duncan. Her presence is
Tickets cost $6 for UR students and
an obvious force to be reckoned
seniors, $8 for faculty and staff and $10
with the moment her tweed enfor the general public and can be pursemble takes the stage.
chased at the Common Market and on
“Pterodactyls” is a definite
the Todd Theatre Web site, http://www.
must see. And while standing
rochester.edu/College/ENG/theatre.
in line to buy your ticket to this
Dixon can be reached at
incredible play, you might find
[email protected].
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“Pterodactyls”
Andrew Slominski • Campus Times Staff
Todd Duncan, played by freshman Jonathan Stulberg, feels up his future brother-in-law, played
by Take Five Scholar Paul Nellis.
Staring
Jonathan Stulberg
Jess Davis
Amanda Ahrens
Ted Limpert
Paul Nellis
Directed by Nigel Maister
Show dates:
}
• Feb. 26, 27 and 28 — 8 p.m.
• Feb. 29 — 3 p.m.
• March 3, 4, 5 and 6 — 8 p.m.
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BY Jackie Borchardt
& Colin Brown
Campus Times “Fun Section” Editors
Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20) — We know
that sushi’s really exciting, what with it
being a change from normal food and all.
But seriously, it’s raw fish.
Aries (March 21–April 19) — Worries
keeping you up late at night like a chinchilla?
Relax, girlfriend! You have a natural selfcalming instinct built in — use it!
Taurus (April 20–May 20) — Wipe the salt
stains off your jeans, Taurus! You will bounce
back in time for those dreadful midterms.
Gemini (May 21–June 21) — The weather
forecast today is going to be horrendously
wrong. Prepare for the worst.
Cancer (June 22–July 22) — You know that
cute girl in your lab you’ve been thinking
about asking out, or maybe hitting on at the
party this weekend? Sexual harrassment
lawsuit is written all over her, and trust us,
she’s related to a good lawyer
Leo (July 23–Aug. 22) — Did you know that
you can’t drink a gallon of milk in under an
hour? It will make you really sick, and like
all warnings, it still applies to you.
Virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) — Your week is
shaping up to be almost as good as your
mom was last night. Oh, snap!
Libra (Sept. 23–Oct . 22) — You know
William Hung? Two words — She bangs.
Yeah, that really could have been you.
Please avoid karaoke or national talent
shows, for our sake and the sake of the talk
show circuit.
Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) — The love
of your life really exists. Yeah, so he’s in
Kalispell, Mont., and you’ll probably end up
stuck there, too, but what can you do?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec 21) — This is a
really good season to make some big changes
in your life, so you hit spring weather at your
best. Pick that thing that’s been bothering
you about yourself and fix it this week.
Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19) — PostValentine’s Day depression got ya’ down?
The quest for some self-lovin’ is on! Stock
up on chocolate fudge from the Common
Market and Half-Baked ice cream from
the Corner Store — you can never have too
much declining!
Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18) — Your Spring
Break will be like a muffin — hard from the
outside, but full of tender goodness from
within. Or, something like that — either way,
watch out for the nuts if you’re allergic!
(If you actually believe this, then I feel really,
really sorry for you. I bet you’re one of those
people who opens up the Campus Times every
week just to read a fabricated horoscope that
someone writes at
3 in the morning. I suggest
you do something more worthwhile with your
time, like getting a hobby, or maybe a life.
is not to be taken seriously.)
This
by andrew slominski
Campus Times Staff
How do you feel when you are in the sushi line?
Paul Gau ’06
Samantha Krawitzky ’04
Peter Moses ’04
Deborah Ventura ’06
Liz Gall ’07
Lee Spriggs ’07
“I really like sushi but it’s
really frustrating to stand in
the 45-minute line.”
“I completely zone out.”
“Like pulling out my dragon
roll.”
“Exasperated.”
“A little bored but excited
about the sushi experience.”
“I feel sort of calm watching
their hands work.”
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‘Sex’ leaves, women
unsatisfied
Courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures
Travis Wester, Scott Mechlowicz and Jacob Pitts soak up the sun on
a nude beach in “Eurotrip,” now playing.
‘Eurotrip’ seeks
continent, chicks
e-mail, leading Thomas to cancel
By Doug Allard
any future contacts between the
Campus Times Staff
two. Add to this that “Mike” is
With all the hype about Oscar
actually Mieke, a gorgeous Gerseason’s chokehold on mass
man blonde who thinks Thomas
media, it is good to see a movie
is her one and only, and you have
get back to film fundamentals
the reason for Thomas’s trek to
— incessant nudity, boozing,
Berlin.
raunchy behavior and punch
Thomas, as in all teen sagas,
lines that leave no sex joke
is joined on his quest by his best
unturned. Adhering to the everfriend Cooper, played by Jacob
popular genre of teen sex romps,
Pitts, who seeks personal liberasuch as “American Pie,” “Eurotion from his prudish American
trip” — from the same producers
upbringing
of “Old School”
through Europeand “Road Trip”
an sex. Pitts’ sly
— takes the
comedic delivery
same act across
Starring:
the pond, leaving
Scott Mechowicz, Jacob is a welcome
refreshment
the audience
Pitts, Michelle
throughout the
with two options
Trachtenberg
movie. Coupled
— hating it or
Directed by:
with his looks,
loving it.
Jeff Schaffer
this would make
“Eurotrip”
Now Playing
him an easy winfocuses on the
ner for any David
story of Scott
Spade look-alike
Thomas, played
competition, if there were such a
by Scott Mechowicz, the typithing and if winning was a good
cal loveable boy next door, who
thing.
is just too nice and predictable.
The two begin their trip
Dumped by his girlfriend Fiona,
in jolly old England, where a
played by Kristen Kreuk, at his
chance meeting in a private pub
graduation, Thomas is left in
lands the duo in hot water with
shambles as he watches his ex
diehard Manchester United fans
rock out on stage to the song
— think soccer hooligans — but
“Scottie Doesn’t Know,” a rip on
luckily, Thomas knows United’s
Thomas for not seeing his ex’s
fight song, Sheena Easton’s
constant infidelities. The rocker
“Morning Train.” A drunken
and presumably new boyfriend
night leaves Thomas and Cooper
is none other than a punkedon a bus heading to France for
out, multiply-pierced, tattooed
a soccer match. As fate would
and bald-headed Matt Damon.
have it, two of their closest high
As if things couldn’t get any
school friends — twins Jenny,
worse, Thomas later finds out
played by Michelle Trachtenberg,
that his German pen pal “Mike”
and Jamie, played by Travis
is interested in a bit more than
See EURO, Page 12
casual conversation through
EUROTRIP
By Meredith Lepore
Campus Times Staff
Sunday nights have been
forever altered. My Sundays
consisted of me planning my
entire day around that precious
half hour when time stood still.
For that half hour, four women
completely held my attention.
For six years they have made us
laugh, cry and believe that we,
too, had the skill to run around
Manhattan in stiletto heels. I
can only be talking about the
show that has revolutionized
television, the infamous “Sex
and the City.”
Now, some people may look at
it as filth — my mother is one of
them, and always asks me what
a nice girl like Sarah Jessica
Parker is doing on that show
— unrealistic and, to my guy
friends that bust into my suite
at 8:25 every Sunday, simply the
time filler before “Curb Your
Enthusiasm.”
Though some have said that
that little show about the family
of mafiosos and the show about
the family that takes care of
dead people have made HBO
what it is today, they must admit
that “Sex” has also done its fair
share.
It made us believe that single
women in their thirties are not
circus freaks, though sometimes
Carrie did dress like one — does
anyone recall the tie-dye Chanel
fiasco of season three? — and
that instead we can give them
the prestigious label of choosy. I
know that is the mantra I repeat
to myself on Friday nights when
I sit on my couch and watch
TGIF and consume an entire
bag of Doritos. This was the first
show to truly show the opinions
of women when it comes to the
sex — uhh, I mean the act of
lovemaking. We can be funny,
we can be gross and we can have
so much fun being extremely
critical.
I know that many men don’t
like the show, and perhaps it is
because — except for the token
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few Bigs, Aidans, Steves and the
other guys that stuck around
for more then a season — most
of the men on the show are
portrayed in a less than positive
light. They are usually great for
the first fifteen minutes of the
show, and then either ask to be
urinated on after you know, or
talk abusively during you also
know or there is simply some
kind of mechanical problem that
occurs during, well, you know.
The series is shown through
the eyes of four women,
which does give it a bit of an
advantage in appealing to
women more then men, but
there is a lot of female nudity,
which I have heard that guys
can find pleasing. The four
women’s very strong characters,
though appealing on their own,
complement each other perfectly
when together. I believe that
most women can really relate to
some aspect of each character.
The intelligence and cynicism
See SEX, Page 12
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Banff conveys ‘mountain culture’
By Jon McVay
Campus Times Staff
The Banff Film Festival made
its annual stop in Rochester
on Feb. 23, at Snow Country
Sports. According to Banff
representative Courtney Scott,
the objective of the Festival is
to convey to its viewers a sense
of “mountain culture.” This
usually means presenting films
concerned with outdoor sports,
but the films also sometimes
relate to those who live or work
in mountainous regions.
The film festival has its roots
at the Banff Center in Alberta’s
Canadian Rockies, where the
initial festival first took place
in 1976. Thirteen years ago, the
festival’s aim expanded and it
began to reach out to other communities.
The Festival now visits Rochester as a stop on its “World
Tour,” which visits 180 cities in
28 countries. This November
in Alberta, the judges selected
eight films to exhibit as the best
of their kind from a pool of 300
films from 34 countries. Cash
and prizes are awarded to the
winners.
to Go.” This film centered on
The festival has a special place
Colorado resident Charris Ford,
in the hearts of many UR Outwho advocates the environmendoor Club members. Current
tally friendly use of biodiesal by
President of UROC and fourdriving a modified pickup futime Banff attendee Nadia Alber
eled by refined, used french fry
said that the Festival “got me
oil. Cruising the countryside in
hooked” on outdoor sports.
his earflap hat and sunglasses,
UROC member and three-time
Charris spreads his message by
participant Audrey Stewart says
providing hard facts about his
that she goes to the festival for
fuel system through intelligent
“inspiration.” She also said that
conversation and
“UR always
rap.
cleans up” at
The third film
the outdoor
The festival has
was “Wehyakin,”
equipment
a special place
which followed
giveaway that
international kaythe Festival
in the hearts of
from locales
hosts yearly.
many UR Outdoor akers
such as Norway
The first film
and Iceland. It
to be shown
Club members.
got considerable
this year was
applause from
“Focused,” in
the audience after one kayaker
which hotshot skiers showed off
got almost impossible air before
their skills in the backcountry.
crashing into a pool at the botAt one point in the film, one
tom of a rock face.
of the skiers demonstrated his
The longest film of the eveprowess by jumping off cliff faces
ning was “Eiger.” In this film,
in a pair of water-skis from the
two German climbers attempted
1970s. This film has a Rochester
to climb this famed and deadly
connection, since a scene was
mountain using gear similar to
supposedly filmed on the bunny
that used by the first climbers to
hill at the Swain ski resort.
reach its peak in 1938. The duo
Next up was “French Fries
went to great lengths to recreate
the period equipment, and talked to two of the original climbers, Hekmair, the expedition’s
leader, and Herer, of “Seven
Years in Tibet” fame, now both
in their 90s.
After completing several harrowing climbs over intimidating sections of the mountain
with names like “The Death
Traverse” and “The Difficult
Crack,” and suffering the pains
of using old and unfamiliar
equipment, they succeeded in
reaching the summit.
Other films included “Unlimited Winter,” which was
an exhibition of cross-country
skiing tricks to a techno beat,
“Rockstars,” a showcase of
mountain biking and long board
skateboarding, “Janica Kostelic,”
about Croatia’s star downhill
skier who was the first woman
to win three gold medals in
one Olympics at Salt Lake City.
Finally, there was “Frontline
Freaks: Biscuit,” in which a
small dog displayed his amazing
rock climbing abilities.
McVay can be reached at
[email protected].
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Sex:
Continued from Page 11
of Miranda, the girliness and
sensitivity of Charlotte, the
humor of Carrie and of course
the ridiculously-sized libido of
Samantha — Freud would have
had a field day with her.
These characters have made
us ask the question — are all
men who are single and over
the age of 30 freaks? Does
Darwinism occur in today’s
society? And is it possible to
spend one’s entire salary on
clothes and shoes, yet still have
money to go out for every meal?
So as I sit here at my laptop
staring out my window at Sue
B., sipping my cosmopolitan
— okay, eating gummy worms
— I wonder, is this the end of
an era? Well, I would just like to
personally thank the writers for
giving me something to watch
on Sunday nights after I grew
out of the Wonderful World
of Disney. It was an abrupt
transition, but a needed one.
Thank you for giving women
a voice in the world of sex, the
fashion sense of Patricia Field,
for teaching us to never settle
for anything less than butterflies
and most importantly for
bringing Smith into our lives. I
could deal with a spinoff called
“Smith and the Sauna.”
Lepore can be reached at
[email protected].
Euro:
Continued from Page 11
Wester — a trip to Europe,
uniting these four forces in one
common goal — finding Mieke.
Here is where the hilarity
begins, because why would
you go directly to Berlin,
when you have Europe as your
playground? In France, Thomas
takes part in an epic robot
dance-style kung-fu battle with
a street performer and the group
is chased by hundreds of naked
old men when it is discovered
that Jenny isn’t just one of the
guys on a male-dominated nude
beach. Fred Armisen of Saturday
Night Live fame, as a creepy
Italian guy, joins the group on
their train ride through France,
and his wandering fingers and
tongue seem to target Thomas,
Cooper and Jamie.
Amsterdam offers the group
another dynamic as Cooper
is finally sexually liberated at
Club Vandersexxx, by a Dutch
dominatrix played by Lucy
Lawless. In Bratislava, Jenny
and Jamie prove they are the
worst twins ever, by drunkenly
and passionately making out on
the dance club floor.
In Germany, the group learns
that Mieke is actually in Italy,
but they also see the possibility
of a Fourth Reich, as Mieke’s
toddler stepbrother has rather
Hitler-like habits. In Italy, Mieke
and Thomas finally find each
other and consummate their
relationship as any couple would
after meeting minutes earlier
— sex in a Vatican confessional.
In the end, the “follow that
dream girl” plot is fulfilled when
a technical glitch makes Thomas
and Mieke roommates at Otterbein College. Everyone lives
happily ever after.
Basically, if you like nudity,
gross-out humor, prodigious oneliners and constant lewd, rude
and crude behavior, “Eurotrip”
is right up your alley. If not,
don’t bother going.
Allard can be reached at
[email protected].
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Anarchy in the symphony orchestra CALENDAR
By kim gorode
Campus Times Staff
Mozart was known for his
sometimes eccentric and bizarre
behavior, Beethoven created his
greatest masterpieces when he was
deaf and Reich composed music
that consists solely of clapping
hands — proof that classical music can be punk. the idea of punk
music on classical instruments is
unorthodox, but then again, the
point of punk is to break the rules
— even the ones it created.
Playing punk music on classical
instruments, The Punk Rock Orchestra is a forty-piece orchestra
that hails from San Francisco, Calif. Their set list includes music by
some of the more well-known punk
bands, including Dead Kennedys,
Sex Pistols, Suicidal Tendencies
and Black Flag. All of the members of the Punk
Orchestra are classically trained.
Many of them are recognized as
masters at their instruments.
Members of the orchestra have
played with local symphonies
and ensembles including the San
Francisco Symphony and the San
Francisco Opera. In addition,
orchestra members have had the
opportunity to perform with the
Dead Kennedys, The Inciters and
the Woodyz, independently of their
involvement in the Punk Rock
Orchestra.
The Punk Rock Orchestra is the
creation of David Ferguson, director of the Institute for Unpopular
Culture. When he placed an online
ad for classically trained musicians
to play punk music, he got an
overwhelming response.
On his Web site, Ferguson says,
“Hundreds of people — bassoon
players, tympani players, violin
— it was astonishing. They wanted
to play punk rock.”
In addition to the classically
trained instrumentalists, classically trained vocalists sing on the
orchestra’s punk arrangements.
“It really comes alive with orchestral color, and when you have
opera trained singers being your
lead singers, you have a sound
that’s more like Stravinsky than
Johnny Rotten,” Ferguson said on
the Web site.
Currently, the Punk Rock
Orchestra receives funding from
outside sources, but Ferguson
hopes that in time the orchestra
will be able to sustain itself. What
was once a local phenomenon is
gaining recognition around the
country. The Punk Rock has been
praised by such press organizations as CBS News and Maximum
Rock and Roll Magazine.
Neither a punk purist nor a
classical music snob can survive
Friday, Feb. 27
• 8 p.m.
Eastman Theatre
Performance of the Eastman
Philharmonia, conducted by
Krzytszof Penderecki and Brad
Lubman, featuring Oleh Krysa,
violin, performing works by
Penderecki.
Saturday, Feb. 28
• 8 p.m.
Courtesy of www.punkrockorchestra.com
The orchestra’s members are all classically trained. Many of them
perform in professional ensembles in the San Fransisco Bay area.
in this group. Orchestra members
brag about their punk ethic and
their ability to persuade the upper-class to give them money. In
reality, the orchestra tries to avoid
the “punker than though” cliché.
Members of the orchestra’s early
incarnations found themselves at
odds with the orchestra’s lack of
hierarchy.
When the Misfits wrote the lyrics
“die die die my darling, don’t utter
a single word, I’ll be seeing you in
hell,” they never imagined that
their song, “Die, Die My Darling,”
would be sung by an opera singer,
accompanied by a full orchestra.
The Punk Rock Orchestra is a
group of classical musicians who
are non-conformists — they arrange and play the music that like,
and throw away the stuffy notions
of classical music — an idea that’s
so, well, punk.
Gorode can be reached at
[email protected].
Kilbourn Hall organ nally used in concert
By alexandra fol
gram was “Songs from the Rig
Campus Times Staff
Veda” by Gustav Holst. Bertel
On Thursday, Feb. 19, there
conducted and Kerry Renzoni
was a performance by the
was the harp soloist. With the
Eastman Woman’s Chorus,
instrumental support, the choir
conducted by Susan Wharton
did not go flat in pitch.However,
Conkling and Mark Bartel, and
the register was a little too high
the Eastman Repertory Singers,
and the singers didn’t keep the
conducted by Deanna Joseph,
good intonation consistantly.
both Kilbourn Hall. It was a
The composition itself featured
well-attended event featuring
an interesting blend of influa very diverse program. Before
ences. The most obvious stylistic
leading the
reference that
Eastman WomHolst makes
en’s chorus into
is highlighting
This event was
singing Niccola
the augmented
Porpora’s “Magtetrachord, one
well-attended
nificat,” Conkof the main
and featured a
ling reminded
pitch collections
the audience
diverse program predominant in
that the year
Near-Eastern
with songs by
2004 marks two
folk music.
important dates
Next, ConkHolst and Byrd.
in the history of
ling conducted
feminism — 185
Emanuel Amiyears since
ran’s “Mayim,”
the birth of civil rights activa four minute, charming song
ist Susan B. Anthony and 100
based on an ostinato melody and
years since UR’s first women
rhythm. It was followed by Bargraduates. Conkling emphasized
tel’s interpretation of R. Murray
that all music performed by the
Schaefer’s “Miniwanka.”
Women’s Chorus was written
“Miniwanka” was the most
especially for women, and not
original composition on the
adapted male or children’s choir
program. The composer had
music.
collected texts from 10 differPorpora’s “Magnificat” was
ent Native American languages
very poorly performed. Conkling
and combined them into a piece
has a very clear gesture, but the
dedicated to the power and
tempi were inconsistent. The
importance of water in nature.
choir didn’t blend well and the
The choir hums, whistles and
first sopranos were constantly
imitates different ‘water’ sounds,
out of tune with the rest of the
out of which pitches and chords
singers. Fortunately, the choir
emerge subtly.
improved considerably through
The performance was wonderthe rest of the concert.
ful — clean, straight-forward and
The second piece on the prowith big dynamic variety. Bartel
had obviously rehearsed the
piece excellently and his conducting was impeccable.
Conkling closed the first half
of the program with “Go where I
send thee” — a traditional arrangement by Paul Caldwell and
Sean Ivory. Conkling succeeded
in captivating the attention of
the audience and helped the
choir to successfully convey the
happy and uplifting mood of the
work.
The second half of the concert
opened with William Byrd’s
“Sing joyfully,” a short praisesong for two antiphony choirs.
Conductor Joseph immediately
introduced a very high performance standard. Her good
knowledge of baroque performance practice showed really
well in the choir’s singing.
The second work, “The
Lamb,” by John Taverner, was
totally different in character. The
audience was carried away by the
quiet, yet powerful presentation
of the contemporary work.
Benjamin Britten’s “Jubilate
Deo” for choir and organ introduced the Kilbourn Hall organ
to the listeners. This instrument
is in very poor condition, with
less than half of the stops working, and in desperate need of
immediate repair. Whereas it is
still imaginable to hear it play
a three-minute work, one could
hardly envision anyone succeeding to work around the technical deficiencies and perform the
entire “Requiem” by Maurice
Durufle.
Organist Michael Unger had a
successful performance. A gradu-
ate student in the organ department, this stellar performer
accomplished a miracle with a
mere four hours of rehearsal
time. Using only three operating
general pistons and every possible rest to adjust registration,
Unger amazed the educated
audience with his breathtaking
virtuosity and fast adaptability
to the instrument.
The Repertory Singers performed Durufle’s version for
organ and orchestra, rather then
the organ solo version, “so, if
it blows up, there will be some
back-up,” chairperson of the
organ department, David Higgs,
said.
Eastman can only hope that
such phenomenally talented
performers such as Unger will
inspire rich donors to sponsor
the full restoration of this otherwise extraordinary and very
important instrument.
Joseph’s conducting was exceptional. Even though still a
student, she is an accomplished
conductor with an excellent
sense of taste and style. Her
complete understanding of the
piece was obvious and showed in
the Repertory Singers’ concentrated and precise performance.
Occasionally, the orchestra
was a little loud for the choir
and organ, and soloist Yvonne
Douthat’s excessive vibrato left
the listeners with doubts about
the actual pitch. However, those
were very minor weak points in
this otherwise fantastic performance.
Fol can be reached at
[email protected].
Christ Church
Performance of the Eastman
Chorale, conducted by Hans
Beurle, featuring music by
Schubert, Reger and Brahms.
Sunday, Feb. 29
• 3 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall
The Faculty Artist Series presents a performance by Tony Caramia, piano, and Mark Kellogg,
trombone. Tickets $ 5 at the door
and free to UR ID holders.
Monday, March 1
• 8 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall
Performance of the Eastman
Wind Orchestra, conducted by
Mark Scatterday and Cindi Johnston Turner, performing music
by McTee and Grainger.
Tuesday, March 2
• 8 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall
The Faculty Artist Series presents John Marcellus, trombone.
Tickets $ 5 at the door and free
to UR ID holders.
Wednesday, March 3
• 8 p.m.
Kilbourn Hall
Performance of the Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra,
conducted by Neil Varon,
performing works by Wagner, Saint-Saens and Copland.
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The week of Feb. 26, 2004
Pan African Expo fosters compassion
By Brian Goldner
Campus Times Staff
The Pan African Expo is a
show that the Black Students’
Union performs every year as
a culmination of Black History
Month.
It has been a part of the UR
community since the 1970s and
in the past has brought many
prominent speakers to address
the university. Since 2001 the
format has changed, with a
larger emphasis on the theatrical
performance rather than guest
speakers.
BSU has gone to great lengths
to ensure that this February
commemorated the culture of
blacks.
Former presidential candidate Carol Moseley Braun was
brought in last Thursday to
examine the current state of
minority representation in participatory government. A fundraiser date auction is scheduled
for this Friday.
The Pan African Expo, which
is scheduled for Saturday, will be
the final event of Black History
Month.
The event is titled “Turning the Pages, Stages of Black
Identity.” “It is meant to portray
the different identities of blacks
throughout history,” sophomore
and social and cultural chairwoman of BSU Yannize Joshua
said.
Performers in the Expo have
been rehearsing since late January. The show consists of seven
acts, each meant to portray the
classifications that were given to
blacks during these times.
The first act takes place in a
grand African court reminiscent
of the opening scene in Eddie
Murphy’s movie “Coming to
America.” As part of the court
scene the Spanish and Latino
Students’ Association will be performing a spiritual dance called
a “pollos.”
The next scene deals with the
treatment of blacks during slavery. Poems by Langston Hughes
will be read while a montage of
the tragedies of the era is played
out in the background.
A scene in which a black man
is brutally assaulted while he
is walking in a field is meant to
illustrate the theme of the third
act, which deals with the impact
of Jim Crow Laws.
As usage of the “n-word” decreased, usage of “negro” became
more popular. Prominent themes
in American culture became
more and more influenced by
black culture. The fourth act features a swing dancing scene set
in the Cotton Club, showing how
important jazz had become.
The fifth act is about this controversy and what it meant to be
“colored.” Joe Lewis was given
the moniker of “The Brown
Bomber” because he was “colored.” He became famous after
Andrew Slominski • Campus Times Staff
Freshmen Ebiere Okah and Jarrell Jenkins get their steps in line for this Saturday’s performance. Swing
dancing is a pivotal part of one of the seven acts of the Pan African Expo.
he defeated Max Schmeling, a
p.m. at Strong Auditorium. Tickimportant social movements of
white boxer. This bout sparked
ets are on sale at the Common
the 20th century.
controversy all over the nation.
Market and are $3 for students
The final act is about trends
The sixth act is a prideful one. present today — where it is
and $5 for the general public.
It features powerful speeches
There will be an after party at
commonplace to find “African
from great “black” leaders such
the Drama House, with discountAmericans” in the professional
as the black panthers, Martin
ed admission for those who have
workplace as doctors, engineers
Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.
a ticket stub from the show.
and politicians.
These great visionaries laid the
Goldner can be reached at
The event starts at 6 p.m. and
groundwork for some of the most the doors will be opening at 5:30
[email protected].
Barenaked Ladies hit the town
by Rebecca Keller
Campus Times Staff
Anyone who has ever bashed
Canada clearly hasn’t heard the
Barenaked Ladies, an upbeat
Canadian pop group.
Since forming in Toronto in
1988, the group has sold 10 million records worldwide and has
released eight albums along with
a “best hits” album.
The Barenaked Ladies has
drawn in younger generations
with hits like “One Week,” and
“Pinch Me.”
Their most recent release,
“Everything to Everyone,”
continues the band’s tradition
of combining wit, humor and
simple riffs to create feel-good,
catchy songs.
The Barenaked Ladies will
have you laughing out loud with
their hilarious, random lyrics,
like “someone is sending me sta-
tionary filled with chimpanzees,”
from “Another Postcard,” and “I
just made you say underwear,”
from “Pinch Me.”
The band’s positive energy
and laid-back style evident in
their albums extends to their live
performances.
Their trademarks include
crowd interaction and bits of
stand-up. The Barenaked Ladies
have been known to poll the
audience and take suggestions on
what to play or make up songs
on the spot.
In addition to their unusual
performance style, their recording sessions are unorthodox, to
say the least. During the recording of their album “Gordon,” a
producer recommended that the
group jam naked to loosen their
nerves.
Since then, the band has recorded one song on every album
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Elephant
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Sat., Feb. 28
Kill Bill Vol. 1 7:00, 9:15, 11:30
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George Eastman House
900 East Ave. • 271-4090
Thurs., Feb. 26
Petulia
8
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Fri., Feb. 27
Investigation of a Citizen
Above Suspicion
8 p.m.
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240 East Ave. • 258-0444
Touching the Void: 6:50, 9:10; 12:50
p.m., 3:10 Sat-Sun; Girl with a Pearl
Earring: 7:25, 9:35; 1:25 p.m., 3:35
Sat-Sun; The Dreamers: 7:15, 9:45;
1:15 p.m., 3:45 Sat-Sun; Triplets of
Belleville: 7:35, 9:25; 1:35 p.m., 3:25
Sat-Sun; Fog of War: 7:05, 9:15; 1:05,
3:15 Sat-Sun; no 9:15 show Mon.
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Geneseo Theatres
Geneseo Square Mall•243-2691
Confessions of a Teenage Drama
Queen: 7, 9; 1, 3, 5 Sat-Sun; 50 First
Dates: 7:10, 9:15; 1:10, 3:10, 5:10 SatSun; Miracle: 7, 9:25; 1:15, 4 Sat-Sun;
Passion of Christ: 7, 9:30; 1:15, 4
Sat-Sun; Twisted: 7:15, 9:15; 1:15, 3:15,
5:15 Sat-Sun; Welcome to Mooseport:
7:15, 9:20; 1, 3:05, 5:10 Sat-Sun.
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3349 Monroe Ave•383-1310
Twisted: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:20;
Miracle: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45; Girl
with a Pearl Earring: 12:25, 2:35,
4:50, 7:10, 9:25; In America: 12:20,
2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30; The Cooler:
12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35; Welcome
to Mooseport: 12, 2:15, 4:35, 6:55, 9:15;
Monster: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:50; 50
First Dates: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45;
Mystic River: 1:20, 6:50; Something’s
Gotta Give: 4:10, 9:40.
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Bad Santa: 3:15, 5:40, 7:55, 10:10; 12:55
Fri-Sun; Brother Bear: 1:55; Catch
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Fri-Sun, Chasing Liberty: 9:30; The
Cat in the Hat: 3:05, 5:10, 7:20; 1 p.m.
Fri-Sun; Elf: 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10;
12:50 p.m. Fri-Sun; Gothika: 3, 5:20,
7:40, 10:05;12:45 p.m. Fri-Sun;Haunted
Mansion: 1:50, 2:55, 4:10, 5:15, 7:35,
9:55;12:40 p.m. Fri-Sun; Love Don’t
Cost a Thing: 4:45, 7:25, 9:50; Mona
Lisa Smile: 7, 9:35; Paycheck: 1:40,
4:25, 7:05, 9:45; Peter Pan: 1:45, 4:25,
7:10, 9:45; 11:15 a.m. Fri-Sun.
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11:30 p.m. Fri-Sat; Confessions of
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9:25; 11:35 p.m. Fri-Sat; Barbershop
2: 12:20, 3:10, 6:50, 9:20; Passion of
the Christ: 12, 12:35, 1:05, 2, 3:30,
4, 4:40, 5:30, 6:40, 7, 7:30, 8:05, 9:30,
10, 10:25; Mystic River: 12:40, 4:05,
7:15, 10:20; Miracle: 1:10, 4:20, 7:25,
10:15; Return of the King: 11:55,
3:55, 8; Eurotrip: 1:15, 3:45, 7:50,
9:55, 10:30; 12 a.m. Fri-Sat; Welcome
to Mooseport: 12:45, 3:35, 6:55, 9:35;
Against the Ropes: 12:50, 3:50,
7:35, 10:05; Cold Mountain: 12:50,
4:20, 7:55; Twisted: 12:05, 2:25, 4:55,
7:10, 9:45; 11:55 p.m. Fri-Sat; Dirty
Dancing: 12:10, 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:10;
Club Dread: 1, 3:40, 7:20, 9:40; 11:50
p.m. Fri-Sat; 50 First Dates: 9:50;
12:55 Fri-Sat; OC Twisted: 3:05,
Thursday, February 26, 2004
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Squash makes a racket against SLU
by Chris Tice
Campus Times Staff
The men’s squash team put up
a valiant effort but was unable to
overcome the powerhouse that is
the Trinity College squash team.
Trinity, ranked number one in the
nation according to the College
Squash Association as of Feb. 15,
shutout the Yellowjackets, ranked
twenty-first, in eight matches on
Saturday.
“We didn’t expect to win, but it
was a good learning experience for
us,” senior David Easwaran said.
Senior Pete Avitable lost the
three games he played by scores
of 3-9, 2-9 and 1-9.
Easwaran lost 5-9 his first game,
was shutout 0-9 his second game
and was defeated 4-9 his last game.
Junior Gen Izumida suffered loses
of 6-9, 3-9 and 5-9.
Senior Drew Chapman managed
to score twice against his opponent
the first game, losing 2-9, but was
shutout the next two 0-9 and 0-9.
Sophomore Max Benjamin was
held scoreless. He was defeated in
three matches by scores of 0-9, 0-9
and 0-9. Freshman Kelvin Ko lost
1-9, 0-9 and 1-9. Sophomore Jay
Acharya dropped three games 8-10,
7-9 and 2-9. Junior Sunit Chaudhry
was defeated in his matches 0-9,
0-9 and 0-9.
The loss to Trinity the previous
day didn’t agitate the team at all.
They bounced back forcefully to
triumph over St. Lawrence University 7-2 in their last home game
of the season.
Senior Allen Fitzsimmons won
9-4 and 9-2 in his first two games.
He dropped his third game 5-9 but
came back to finish his match with
a win of 9-3.
Easwaran went back and forth,
taking his match to five games. His
scores were 10-8, 3-9, 9-7, 6-9 and 94. Avitable lost his first game 8-10.
Unphased by this loss, he took the
next three 9-6, 9-4 and 9-2.
Izumida was one of two squash
players to win all games against
SLU. He won 9-5, 9-3 and 9-0.
Acharya also swept his match with
scores of 9-7, 9-6 and 9-6.
Chapman lost 1-9, 8-10 and 6-9.
Sophomore Bill Ferzoco also lost
2-9, 0-9 and 3-9. Benjamin took
the match to five games. He pulled
through 10-9, 7-9, 9-3, 2-9 and 10-9.
Ko won 3-9, 9-2, 9-6 and 9-3 and
Chaudhry lost 0-9, 3-9 and 3-9.
Looking forward to the postseason, the team has a chance to be
at worst in twentieth if they beat
Colby College, which is the highest they have been ranked. They
finished the season at 9-12.
Tice can be reached at
[email protected].
Yuting Chuang • Campus Times Staff
Sophomore Max Benjamin won his match in five games, helping the
team defeat St. Lawrence University 7-2.
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Thursday, February 26, 2004
Track teams compete in Deneault Invitational
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Junior pentathlete Jake Budny practices the shot put, an event he
won at the NYSCTC event at Hamilton College on Monday.
• Men qualify two teams for the ECAC
Championship in 4x800-meter relay
BY RICHard Tipton
Campus Times Staff
The men’s track and field team
participated in two events last
week.
In the first event, the non-team
scoring Cornell Invitational on
Sunday, the Yellowjackets qualified two teams for the Eastern
Collegiate Athletic Conference
Championships in the 4x800-meter relay.
The first team was comprised of
sophomore Chris Clark, graduate
student Brian Strandberg, junior
Matt Rodems and senior Alex
Voetsch. The team ran 8:06, ten
seconds faster than the qualifying
standard time. The second team
was comprised of sophomore Chris
Nolan, freshman Ben Synder,
senior Michael Hakiel and junior
Terence Cordner.
The Yellowjackets followed their
performance at Cornell with solid
performances by senior Jake Budny
and sophomore Andrew Lange at
the NYSCTC event at Hamilton
College.
Budny finished fourth in the New
York State pentathlon with a total
of 3,295 points. Lange finished 15th
with 2,477 points.
Budny won first place in the shot
put with a throw of 13.17 meters.
Lange took second in the event,
throwing 13.04 meters. The closest
competitor threw more than 1.5
meters shorter than Lange.
Budny was victorious in the
1,000-meter run, posting a time of
2:51.83. Lange finished ninth in the
event with a time of 2:59.74.
Budny placed seventh in the
55-meter hurdles, finishing with
a time of 8.65 seconds. Lange took
17th in the event with a time of
10.66 seconds.
Budny’s long jump of 5.89 meters
was good enough for tenth place.
Lange finished 12th with a jump
of 5.53. Budny and Lange finished
tenth and sixteenth, respectively,
in the high jump. Budny cleared
1.79 meters and Lange cleared
1.46 meters.
The UR men’s track and field
team returns to action on Friday
and Saturday to compete in a meet
at St. Lawrence College.
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[email protected].
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• Women’s track team picks up ECAC qualifying scores
By David Swidler
there were still a number of perCampus Times Staff
sonal achievements. In the 400The women’s track and field meter dash, senior Katie O’Brien
team picked up right where they ran 59.52 to finish fourth overall,
left off the previous week as they qualifying her for ECACs and
closed out the regular season establishing a new personal best
last weekend at Cornell’s Marc time in the event.
Deneault Invitational, the second
Freshman Whitney Silkworth,
week in a row that the team com- sophomore Kate Pohlman, senior
peted in Ithaca.
Katrina Nowak and freshman AlliOnce again there was no team son Altman all posted new personal
scoring in the event, so it is some- bests in the 500-meter dash.
what difficult to gauge how the
Silkworth ran 1:23.57 to finish
women stacked up against the 11th. Pohlman was 13th, running
competitors from other schools.
a time of 1:24.13. Nowak placed
However, there were a number of 15th, finishing in 1:24.45. Altman
very solid individual performances was 23rd with a time of 1:28.52.
that speak for themselves, giving
Senior Elizabeth Canfield set
credence to the idea that this team a new personal record in the
is ready for the postsea1,000-meter run, as
son to begin.
she finished in seventh
‘We’re
“The idea going
place with a time of
into the meet was to
3:08.27.
rested
sharpen up the athletes
Coming in behind
and ready her was senior Erika
who were qualified for
[Eastern Collegiate
Wasserstein, who was
to go.’
Athletic Conference],
10th overall with a time
— Barbara
or it was a last chance
of 3:16.38.
Hartwig
for some athletes to
Usually one of the
head coach
make the qualifying
team’s strong points,
standards,” Head
the women only comCoach Barbara Hartwig said.
peted in one relay on Saturday in
“We had a number of perfor- order to conserve energy.
mances that improved their standNevertheless, the team posted
ing on the New York State list a solid third-place performance in
and qualified them for ECACs. I the only relay event they entered
thought it was a good meet. I think — the 4x800-meter relay with a
we’re more rested and ready to go time of 10:24.73.
this weekend at the conference
Junior Anne Baker continued to
meet.”
excel in the weight throw, finishing
Although there was no scoring, fifth with a mark of 14.12 meters,
as she continues her quest to reach
the NCAA qualifying standard.
Sophomore Cynthia Gurecki
was ninth in the shot put, as she
marked 10.81 meters.
In the long jump, junior Michelle
Gabriele marked 4.79 meters to
finish 10th.
Nowak finished ninth in the
triple jump, marking 9.24 meters.
Freshman Melinda Huang closed
out the day with a mark of 1.55
meters in the high jump.
The following day, junior Anna
Barbi and Nowak competed at the
New York State Collegiate Track
Conference Pentathlon Championships, the first sequence of events in
the conference meet that concludes
this weekend. Barbi was second
and Nowak was eighth, starting
the women with nine points going
into this weekend’s meet.
After stumbling out the gate in
the hurdles, Barbi rebounded and
posted personal records in the shot
put and the 800-meter run on her
way to her best point total ever.
Nowak set personal bests in the
hurdles and the shot put.
“They both had really good
days,” Hartwig said. “Annie did
an outstanding job in coming back
from that first event.”
Hartwig continued, “I’m looking
forward to the Conference Championships. We were fifth last year
and we hope to finish in the top
five or higher this time.”
Swidler can be reached at
[email protected].
CAMPUS TIMES
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Athlete of the week
Gen Izumida
Class: 2005
Sport: Squash
MAJOR: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Where gen went to high school: Tabor Academy, Marion, MA.
What is gen’s ideal day off: Playing games, chatting with friends and
drinking.
Favorite athletic memory: Defeating Colgate #4 with 9-0, 9-0 and
9-0.
Favorite sport other than squash: Soccer and volleyball.
Favorite food: All kinds of Asian food, especially sushi.
favorite movie: “The Truman Show”
Plans after college: Go back to Japan, find decent work and get an
MBA.
expectations for the season: Finishing at a higher rank than last
year.
Why gen is the athlete of the Week: Gen helped to propel the
squash team past St. Lawrence in a 7-2 victory. He was just one of two players to win
his match without a loss. His scores against SLU were 9-5, 9-3 and 9-0.
Athlete of the week
Jessie
Graham
Class:
2006
Sport: Women’s Basketball
MAJOR: Political Science
Where Jessie went to high school: Lakeside School, Seattle,
WA
What is Jessie’s ideal day off: Shopping.
Favorite athletic memory: When Danielle Muller hit a halfcourt shot
during doubles to get the team out of conditioning and we all acted like we had won
a National Championship.
Favorite sport other than Basketball: Soccer
Favorite foods: Pasta
favorite movie: “Seabiscuit” & “Dumbo”
Plans after college: To go to law school
expectations for the season: To go the NCAAs and win it all!
Why jessie is the athlete of the Week: Jessie had 11 points and
four rebounds in a key off-the-bench performance to help lead the Yellowjackets to
and undefeated home campaign.
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“Senior Day” stats of seniors
Men v. Emory University
Senior
Contribution
Women v. Emory University
Senior
Contribution
Macky Bergman-Clark 2 points, 2 steals, 1 block
Shannon Higgins
2 points, 5 rebs
Brian Jones
5 points, 5 rebs, 1 steal
Tara Carrozza
2 points, 6 rebs, 5 assists
Andy Larkin
14 points, 7 rebs, 2 blocks
Erika Smith
15 points, 9 rebs, 3 steals
Makedo Wisseh
10 points, 7 rebs, 5 assists
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By Rebecca Keller
der places too much emphasis
The recurring theme of the
on certain traditional gender
preeminence of sexuality in
traits, such as strength and
sports was brought up yet again
dominance for men versus
in the news with the University
physical appearance and
of Colorado football sex scandal.
weakness for women. HowSeven women have recently come
ever, the problem rests with
forward to assert that they had
all of American society and
been raped by Colorado football
involves both sexes. Women
players or recruits, in various
can be as much to blame as
incidents since 1997. Now the
men, if they allow themselves
university is investigating to
to be sex symbols in sports
determine if during the sports
and female escorts for college
recruiting process, unethical
recruits.
methods such as female escorts
With the idea that sex has
and trips to strip clubs were used
become such an integral part
to lure recruits. Many other such
of sports, the question arises
incidents have been reported at
— “is this an inherently bad
different schools, which led the
thing?” There are two ends
NCAA president Myles Brand
of the spectrum to consider
to initiate a task force to define
here. It certainly allows at“inappropriate” activities and
tractive professional athletes
investigate recruiting rules.
to rise in popularity and gain
The CU scandal came as a
sponsorships, but also in turn
shock, but with other aspects of
perpetuates inequality and
sports so permeated by sex, it
discrimination among players
isn’t hard to believe recruiting
who do not fit the ideal mold.
has been tainted as well. AttracIn the case of some unitive professional sport stars are
versities, it can create an
idolized and praised for their
atmosphere
appearance
where women
almost as much
Attractive pro
are viewed
as for their skill
only as sexual
level. Society’s
sport stars are
objects for the
placement of
idolized and
athletes.
heavy emphaWhile
sis on physical
praised for their
tennis
appearance as
appearance
player Anna
one’s self-worth
almost as much
Kournikova
affects both
posing on
male and female
as for their skill.
the cover
professional
of Maxim
athletes. There
seems harmis certainly
less, women being sexually
pressure on athletes to be attracassaulted and raped by protive because ones who are receive
fessional athletes is assurmore media attention and sponedly not. So then, should all
sorship.
aspects of sex be taken out of
Professional male athletes
sports? It would be impossible
are seen as the heroes and idols
to create an environment
of American society. Often this
where the negative effects are
leads them to think that they are
severed and only the positive
better than the average citizen in
effects remain.
addition that they should be held
So the solution to ending
to lower standards. Of course,
sexual inequality, discriminathis doesn’t occur in every case,
tion and assault would be to
but when it does, it can create
dismiss the notion of sex in
an environment where women
sports completely. Of course,
are degraded as sexual objects
this would be extremely difand where rape and assault can
ficult and potentially imposhappen.
sible to do — our society is
There is also a large concern
not ready to move on from
about the sexuality of professionthis. In order to end these
al athletes, as homosexuals can
rape scandals occurring at
be heavily discriminated against
recruiting sessions, sex must
in sports. For example, there was
be taken out of sports coma huge media upheaval last year
pletely. Otherwise, college
when Mike Piazza was rumored
coaches and recruiters will
to be homosexual. Even though
continue to feel that they
it has been shown throughout
need to use sex to get the best
sports history that sexuality or
players for their sports teams.
physical attractiveness doesn’t
These environments where
in any way affect playing ability,
women become sexual objects
these are often the topics that
will continue to be created,
arise in the media. Coverage on
and instances of sexual asthe sexuality or appearance of
sault and rape will result
an athlete or sex scandals involvfrom them.
ing athletes is widespread and
I hardly think the preconstant. This, of course, results
dominance of sexuality in
from the media’s goal of appealsports is something that can
ing to audiences and increasing
be changed overnight, and
ratings. If the media feels that
it realistically will not hapcovering sexuality in sports propen for a long time. But until
duces higher ratings, it follows
sexuality and sports are comthat American society is obsessed
pletely divorced, these cases
with sexual the aspects of sports.
of rape and sexual assault in
Where this obsession stems
professional sports are likely
from is a little harder to identify.
to continue.
Certainly the extreme feminist
Keller can be reached at
— which I am not — would like
[email protected].
to blame it on how the male gen-
SPORTS
Page 20
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Seniors lead women to 20th win of season
by Richard Tipton
Campus Times Staff
Seniors Tara Carrozza,
Shannon Higgins and Erika
Smith got to end their home
campaigns in style on Sunday, after leading the Yellowjackets to a 56-43 victory
over Emory University at the
Palestra. UR finished the
season 12-0 at home.
The seniors led an 8-0 run
near the end of the first half
to break open a dead-even
game that was tied at nine.
From there, UR cruised to a
25-17 halftime lead.
Emory was able to cut the
Yellowjackets’ lead to five
on several occasions during
the beginning of the second
half. However, threes from
sophomore Jessie Graham
and Smith pushed UR ahead
40-27 at the 12:03 mark.
The Yellowjackets pushed
the lead to as much as 16
points with a 56-40 lead at
the one-minute mark.
However, a futile threepointer by Emory’s Byron
Beth gave the game its final
score of 56-43.
The Yellowjackets’ three
seniors each made vital contributions in the game.
Smith scored 15 points
and nabbed nine rebounds.
Carrozza’s scored six points
and she led the team with an
astonishing nine assists.
Higgins scored two points
and contributed five rebounds in her home finale.
Junior Megan Fish was
one of three Yellowjackets to
score in double-digits. Fish
finished with 10 points, four
rebounds and two steals.
Graham ended with 11
points, four rebounds and
a blocked shot. Graham
went 3-6 from beyond the
three-point arc, leading the
Yellowjackets in three-point
field goals.
The Yellowjackets are now
20-4 overall and are tied
for third place in the UAA
at 9-4.
The win gave the team
back-to-back 20-win seasons,
which has only happened
one other time in school
history.
The Yellowjackets finish
the regular season on Friday
at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Carnegie Mellon is 3-21
overall and 0-13 in UAA
action.
If the Yellowjackets can
defeat CMU, they will be
assured no worse than third
in the conference.
UR will finish second overall if the Yellowjackets best
CMU and the University of
Chicago upsets Washington
University in St. Louis on
Friday.
The Yellowjackets will finish third overall if they defeat
CMU on Friday.
The Yellowjackets will finish fourth only in the event
that CMU upsets them on
Friday and Brandeis University upsets conference champion New York University in
Manhattan on Friday. The
Yellowjackets are likely to
make the NCAA tourney.
Tipton can be reached at
[email protected].
yuting Chuang • Campus Times Staff
Senior Shannon Higgins is honored for her contribtutions
to the team at the “Senior Day” game against Emory.
Men’s basketball remains poised for UAA title
Yuting Chuang • Campus Times Staff
Junior Seth Hauben battles for a rebound under the net against three Emory opponents. Hauben completed the
game with 17 points and five rebounds. Junior Gabe Perez, right, and senior Andy Larkin, left, look on.
Squash
Squash serves up Trinity, St. Lawrence
The UR squash team got the chance to play Trinity College of Connecticut. Find out how the team did against the
nation’s top-ranked squash team. The Yellowjackets followed
up the Trinity game with a match against St. Lawrence
University. See if SLU was any easier.
See Page 17.
by Richard Tipton
Campus Times Staff
Seniors Macky BergmanClark, Brian Jones, Andy
Larkin and Makedo Wisseh
helped lead the UR men’s
basketball team to its 31st
consecutive win at the Palestra. Following up on their
70-56 win over Case Western
Reserve University on Friday night, the Yellowjackets
prevailed over Emory University on Sunday’s “Senior
Day” game, clinching at least
a share of the UAA title.
UR improved its record
to 21-4, 12-1 in the UAA.
Emory dropped to 10-14, 4-9
in UAA action.
Larkin scored 14 points
and added seven steals and
two blocked shots in his final
home game.
Wisseh netted ten points
and five assists for the Yellowjackets in his 25 minutes
on the court.
Jones scored five points
and grabbed five rebounds,
while Bergman-Clark scored
two points and pilfered two
steals in the matchup.
UR was led in scoring by
junior Seth Hauben. Hauben
finished with 17 points and
five rebounds.
Junior Gabe Perez, who
is one of 16 finalists for the
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s inaugural
Bob Cousy Point Guard of
the Year Award, led UR with
eight assists.
The third-ranked Yellowjackets shot 69 percent from
the floor in the first half en
route to a 41-22 halftime
lead. They followed up that
hot shooting performance
by connecting on 54 percent
of their shots in the second
half, finishing the game at
62 percent.
The Yellowjackets held
Emory to 34 percent shooting for the night.
An estimated crowd of 700
watched the Yellowjackets
score the first points of the
game and never look back.
After getting ahead 15-10
at the 12:46 mark, UR went
on a frenetic 18-4 run in six
minutes to go ahead by 19.
Emory got as close as 14
points in the second half
but could get no closer, as
the Yellowjackets methodically increased their lead to
27 points over the next ten
minutes of the game.
UR coasted the rest of the
way, and finished with the 18point margin of victory.
The Yellowjackets outrebounded their opponent
36-29 and had 24 assists to
Emory’s six.
The Yellowjackets’ final
game of the season will be
Friday at Carnegie Mellon
University in Pittsburgh. If
UR defeats CMU, they will
win the UAA title outright
over Washington University
and earn the conference’s
automatic bid to the NCAA
tournament. There is a possibility that UR and Washington University could share
the conference title.
Tipton can be reached at
[email protected].
Track & Field
Women’s invade Cornell Part II
The women’s track and field team traveled to Cornell
University for the second straight weekend, concluding the
regular season with a scoreless meet at the Marc Deneault
Invitational. A number of athletes improved their ranking
on the New York state list and earned qualifying times for
ECACs.
See Page 18.