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Two professors at Syracuse University have received a grant to continue their research on the relationship between chronic pain and alcohol consumption. Page 3
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Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains how political conflicts create roadblocks instead of solutions for Syracuse’s lead paint problem. Page 5
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From pulling up on horseback to taking the Centro to the fairgrounds, things have changed at the Great New York State Fair, especially with its $50 million revamp. Page 9
In Syracuse head coach Dino Babers’ offense, the run-pass option is one of the main focal points. Run and pass plays are combined into one. Page 16
INSIDE MAN David Van Slyke prepares Maxwell for next chapter as dean
SU is No.8 party school University drops three spots in The Princeton Review ranking By Rachel Gilbert feature editor
DAVID VAN SLYKE (RIGHT), the new dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, was named dean after the school’s dean search committee, of which he was chair, was disbanded in June. courtesy of jessica smith
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ard work and communication have helped David Van Slyke earn trust from the faculty to be named the new dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Van Slyke was appointed as dean of Maxwell after a search committee — that he chaired — was unable to find a replacement. The committee was disbanded at the end of June after a candidate could not be found “who could engender strong support and generate great excitement about the School’s future,” said Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly in an SU News release at the time.
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“(Van Slyke) knows the issues facing the school and is ready to get started and work with faculty, students and administrators to put Maxwell in the front.” Bethany Walawender assistant director of administration and finance at maxwell
A week later, Van Slyke was selected as the new Maxwell dean. And while the path to the new position was somewhat unexpected and sudden, Van Slyke said in an email, that he is honored with the opportunity and excited “to lead Maxwell into its next chapter and find new ways of delivering the very best education and preparation for our students.” Van Slyke took over as dean beginning July 1, but said he is just beginning to make the transition into the leadership role after honoring previous commitments made while associate dean and department chair see van slyke page 6
SU rolls out complete health insurance plan By Sara Swann news editor
Syracuse University’s student health care insurance plan will not be affected by Aetna — the provider of SU’s student health care insurance — scaling back its involvement with President Barack Obama’s health care law. Aetna, one of the largest health insurance providers in
the United States, announced earlier this month that it would be pulling back its ties with the Affordable Care Act marketplace starting next year. This happened after many insurers complained about financial losses with the ACA marketplace. Ben Domingo, director of Health Services at SU, said the university’s contract with Aetna Student Health, a Massachu-
setts-based insurance company, is binding so the cutbacks will not affect the plan. “It’s not as if they’re going into bankruptcy,” Domingo said. “... There are some (people) even theorizing that it’s retaliation for the government trying to block (Aetna’s) merger. So it’s not going to affect this plan for sure.” He added that since Aetna is a global network that offers
international coverage, colleges and universities want to contract with the company so they can cover all of their students, even the ones studying abroad. Aetna Student Health serves 200 higher education institutions and 500,000 studewnts, according to its website. Starting this academic year, all full-time matriculated students see insurance page 4
Syracuse University has been named the No. 8 party school by the Princeton Review, three spots lower than last year’s No 5. ranking. The University of WisconsinMadison topped the chart, with West Virginia in second and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in third. The fourth and fifth spots were claimed by Lehigh University and Bucknell University, respectively. Rounding out the top 10 were the University of Iowa, the University of Mississippi, SU, Tulane University and Colgate University. Rankings for the 62 lists the site publishes are determined based on surveys administered to 143,000 students at 381 schools, according to The Princeton Review. SU was rated the No. 1 party school in 2014, which prompted Chancellor Kent Syverud to reach out to the university community, stating the ranking was a “wake-up call.” In mid-August 2014, Castle Court mega parties, one of the SU community’s favorite drinking spots, were shut down. Since then, however, rules have been relaxed in the eyes of the Syracuse Police Department. SU also made the cut in a number of the Princeton Review’s other rankings released Monday. The university was ranked No. 1 in “Students Pack the Stadiums,” No. 9 in “Lots of Beer” and No. 9 in “Lots of Hard Liquor.” Additionally, SU ranked No. 6 in best college radio station, No. 13 in undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, No. 16 in “Lots of Greek Life” and No. 19 in “Most Popular Study Abroad Program.” Otto’s Army, the student fan section of SU athletics is incredibly proud to top the Princeton Review’s “Students Pack the Stadiums” ranking, said Johnny Oliver, president of Otto’s Army in an email to The Daily Orange. rcgilber@syr.edu —Michael Burke, asst. news editor, contributed reporting to this article.
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TATTOO tuesday | joel canela
Senior honors mother’s support with tattoo
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Joel Canela was a freshman in college when he decided to get a tattoo of his mother’s first initial, Y, on his left tricep and her last initial, C, on his right tricep. He wanted to make sure that his first tattoo would represent something that was important to him.
Growing up, Canela said he did not have the best relationship with his father. His mother and his sister were always there for him. Canela is quick to call himself a “mommas boy,” a title he said he is proud of. To Canela, his mother was not only his protector, but his number one supporter throughout his childhood. He said his mother would go to work for 12 hours a day to provide for him and his family. By the time Canela was in college, Canela was able to afford his first tattoo. He said he was happy to convey the love he has for her. “I carry my mom everywhere I go,” he said. The first few weeks of college were hard because it was Canela’s first time being away from his mother, he said, especially when he was working and studying at the same time. Though his mother wasn’t there in person, she was there in spirit, on his triceps.
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JOEL CANELA had his his mother’s initials tattooed on his triceps. Canela described his mother as the woman of his life and wanted to honor her with his first tattoo. jessica sheldon photo editor
Now in his senior year, Canela still tries to call his mom everyday to tell her he loves her and to make sure she is OK. Now he is older he said he feels he is the one who will protect his mother after college. Though Canela is his mother’s only son, he jokingly said he is “definitely the favorite son.”
Canela’s tattoo of his mother’s initials was his first tattoo, but he does not plan for it to be his last. His mother’s Catholic heritage instilled a strong faith in him. Therefore, Canela plans to add a half sleeve with a religious theme. He also wants to add to the tattoo on his left tricep to include his mother’s full
name, Ysabel. In the future, Canela said he will make sure to be everything his mother was to him for his own children. For now, he just wants to be able to make his mother proud and give her everything she wants because he said, “she deserves it.” dereyes@syr.edu
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Building success Ken Kavajecz, dean of Whitman, has helped the school rise in the ranks and earn awards since he took the position in July 2013. See Wednesday’s paper
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Professor leads Rio study By Danny Mantooth senior staff writer
Evening meditation Syracuse University community members gathered on the Quad in front of Hendricks Chapel Monday evening to particiapte in a meditation session entitled “Mindless to Mindful.” Those interested in participating had the option to bring their own yoga mats or blankets. The event was free and open to people with an SUID. Another session will take place on Tuesday. ally moreo asst. photo editor
Study analyzes alcohol, chronic pain link By Kenneth Mintz staff writer
Two Syracuse University professors are looking into a correlation between chronic pain and alcohol consumption using humans as participants in the study. SU psychology professors and clinical psychologists Joseph Ditre and Stephen Maisto recently received a five year, $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund the study. The study will look at whether alcohol consumption increases as pain increases, and whether people are more likely to consume
alcohol when in pain. “The NIH had some interest in soliciting research ideas on the relationship between alcohol use and pain — and we responded to that announcement,” Maisto said. “We put our unique experience together.” Unlike other studies, this particular study includes human participants. The study builds off of similar research that has only been done in animal models. Maisto said although the experiment may be the first of its nature and magnitude, the participants will be fully safe. “We have ways to protect our participants against any risks that
might occur,” Maisto said. “We wouldn’t be allowed to do the study if a person’s health were at risk.” The experimental research component will involve 280 subjects, marking the first study of its scale. Very few participants, if any, will come from SU because they are required to be over 21 to drink alcohol. Instead, the participants will be moderate to heavy drinkers drawn from the local area, Maisto said. So, in turn, the study may not have a large impact on college students. Maisto said college students sometimes relieve acute, or short term, pain with drugs or alcohol, although Ditre said it
isn’t impossible for young people to deal with chronic pain. Maisto and Ditre both agreed that chronic pain is more prevalent in adults over 30 years of age, and that pain increases when people get older. “Chronic pain conditions are more typical in older populations,” Ditre said, “but the extent to which pain may make one want to drink could be the same regardless of age.” The experiment involves two parts: First, administrators give alcohol to the subjects and then test their pain or response. Those same participants will come see alcohol
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News briefs: First SA meeting, Falk raises $15K By Michael Burke asst. news editor
Here is a roundup of Syracuse University-related news to know:
Marc Lamont Hill speaking at SU on Thursday Marc Lamont Hill, distinguished professor of African American studies at Morehouse College and political commentator, will deliver the keynote address at a symposium focused on racism and police brutality on Thursday. The symposium, “Race, Justice,
Violence and Police in 21st century America,” will be held at 5 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium. Hill last spoke at SU in January, when he was the keynote speaker for the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration inside the Carrier Dome. Hill hosts VH1 live, a late-night talk show, and BET News in addition to contributing to CNN. Hill is also a social justice activist. He is a founding member of My5th, a non-profit organization that educates youth on their legal rights and responsibilities,
and has fought to end the death penalty and release political prisoners, among other things.
SA president, vice president sworn in Student Association President Eric Evangelista and Vice President Joyce LaLonde were sworn into their positions at Monday night’s SA meeting at Maxwell Auditorium. Also at Monday night’s meeting, Evangelista and LaLonde confirmed the appointment of their cabinet members. Evangelista and LaLonde,
who were elected in the spring, are now officially leading SA’s 60th session. Evangelista has said he and LaLonde intend to continue much of the work of Aysha Seedat, who served as SA president last academic year for the 59th session. Evangelista has been a member of SA since his freshman year, when he was elected as an assembly member. He served last year as the recorder under Seedat. LaLonde, however, had never been involved with SA prior to see news
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As Rio de Janeiro looks back on the Olympics and gears up for the 2016 Paralympic Games, one Syracuse University professor is setting his sights on the city for another reason. John Burdick, chair and professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and a research team recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation and the Economic and Social Research Council of the United Kingdom to study various differently-organized housing projects in Rio de Janeiro. “Our question is, ‘How are these experiments with housing the poor, how are they doing? Are they reaching their goals? Are some reaching them more than others?’” Burdick said. Burdick and his fellow see brazil page 6
national news Here is a round-up of the biggest news stories happening in the world right now: POLITICS MENTAL NOTE Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton proposed to integrate mental and physical health care programs, establish a new payment mechanism and provide new training to law enforcement officers in treating people with mental health issues. source:politico
WORLD CHARGE FILED Brazilian police have charged U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte for falsely claiming he was robbed at gunpoint. He is expected to be summoned in a court in Brazil. Brazilian authorities claim Lochte and other swimmers vandalized and urinated on a gas station on the night of August 14, based on surveillance camera footage and eyewitness accounts. source:the washington post
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WHAT A RELIEF Mylan, the company that manufactures EpiPen, announced it will soon provide a generic version of the drug for $300 for two packs — half the price of the current product. The drug is used to treat severe allergic reactions. The company’s move comes following public outrage over the company increasing the price of the drug. source: the new york times
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insurance at SU are required to have ACA-compliant health insurance. Students can choose to pay for the university’s health insurance plan provided by Aetna Student Health if they don’t have health insurance or if their health insurance does not meet the coverage requirements.
SEPT. 6 The deadline to either enroll in or waive the Syracuse University health insurance plan
Students can also waive the university’s health insurance plan and use their own health insurance as long as it complies with the ACA regulations and provides in- or outof-network coverage in the Syracuse area for more than just emergency care. The deadline to enroll or waive the SU student health insurance plan is Sept. 6. Since it was announced, the health care insurance requirement has been met with some concerns. Some SU community members have raised issues over the cost of the insurance and if graduate students would be on the student plan or the employee plan. Until a student’s insurance waiver is approved, he or she is billed $2,230 — the cost of the SU health insurance plan for one student for a full year. Once the waiver is approved, that money is taken off the student’s Bursar account. Domingo said he wasn’t sure how many students have waived the SU health insurance and how many have paid for the university’s coverage. At the end of last year, though, about 94 percent of domestic students at SU had waived and about 20 percent of international students had waived. But he said not all SU students were required to follow the health insurance requirement last year so he cannot predict what the numbers will be like for this academic year.
That’s unheard of at a rate of $2,230. A plan like this would cost you over $8,000 on the marketplace. Ben Domingo director of su health services
SU’s plan is a 90/10 platinum plan, which means effectively no matter where students are incurring their costs, the insurance is likely to cover almost 90 percent of it so they’ll be paying only 10 percent out of pocket, Domingo said. “That’s unheard of at a rate of $2,230. A plan like this would cost you over $8,000 on the marketplace,” Domingo said. “But in the marketplace, you’re sharing a risk pool with older people, with sick people, people on chronic medications — not that you don’t have those in the college population, but it’s generally healthier. So it’s a wonderful offering.” Last year, SU’s health insurance plan was a gold plan and not a platinum one. But after receiving feedback from students in focus groups, Domingo said the university decided to upgrade the plan to platinum.
Syracuse University Health Services, located at 111 Waverly Ave. near the SU campus, is one place where SU students can go to receive health care granted that student meets the university’s health care requirement. ally moreo asst. photo editor
In addition to student focus groups, Domingo said the university formed two previous committees, brought in two different consultants, benchmarked the health insurance plan against peer institutions and conducted a survey among parents of undergraduate students — all to vet decisions regarding the health insurance policy. Domingo said a lot went into these decisions leading up to the health insurance requirement, and that it wasn’t something the university did impulsively. He added that he has received comments from SU community members on “all ends of the spectrum” about the university health insurance plan. “We have people who want to sign up for the health insurance and are happy that there is such a wonderful plan available that’s inexpensive,” Domingo said. “We’ve also had parents complain because they feel like we’re forcing them to spend additional money.” But SU providing students with this health insurance plan could possibly be “the most altruistic thing (the university) is doing,” Domingo said. “You’re probably wondering why is that?” Domingo said. “Well, the $2,230 does not go into Syracuse University’s coffers. So when people say, ‘Oh you just want to charge us another fee.’ That’s not true. Syracuse University is not making a penny off of you buying the Aetna insurance.” He added that the university health insurance plan is not a self-funded plan, meaning that all of the money for the student insurance plans goes to Aetna and not SU. When details about the health insurance requirement were first announced, graduate students were one of the groups on the SU campus that had the most concerns about it. Can Aslan, the internal vice president of the Graduate Student Organization, said one of the biggest concerns for graduate students regarding the health insurance plan — back then and still today — was the cost. Even though the cost is lower than what is offered at other institutions — and much less than what is on the health insurance marketplace — Aslan said it was still a significant cost for graduate students who often live paycheck to paycheck.
For some international graduate students, the cost of the health insurance plan was almost the breaking point, said Patrick Neary, a current senator in GSO and the president at the time SU’s plan was announced. International students, he said, have to prove to the State Department that they can pay for schooling so the added expense of the health insurance was a major issue.
The intent of the (health insurance) requirement is to prevent students from having insurmountable medical bills that would hinder their ability to pursue their education.
on the requirement that students’ insurance companies provide coverage in the Syracuse area, Domingo said. Some people are satisfied just having emergency or urgent care coverage with their insurance, but evidence has shown that people more often than not go to routine health services and see specialists or primary care physicians in the area they live in, he added. Therefore, he said, students need insurance that will help them cover those instances. “The intent of the (health insurance) requirement is to prevent students from having insurmountable medical bills that would hinder their ability to pursue their education,” Domingo said. Representatives from GSO have been in frequent communication with university officials about the health insurance requirement, Neary said, and are participating in the decision-making process.
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For domestic graduate students, Neary said the health insurance requirement was less of an issue because they are already required to have some form of health insurance under the ACA. “As of right now, teaching assistants, research assistants and other graduate employees, who are benefits eligible, are allowed to be on the employee health insurance plan, which as far as the full annual premium cost is actually cheaper than the student plan and offers really nice coverage,” Neary said. He added that the employee health insurance plan that these graduate employees are on is the same plan that the university offers to its faculty members. There is an ongoing discussion by university officials to move graduate employees from the employee plan to the student plan, Neary said. Part of this has to do with IRS regulations that the university cannot control. On the one hand, moving graduate students from the employee plan to the student plan would put more people on the student plan and make it cheaper, Neary said, but on the other hand, the student plan offers less benefits than the employee plan. In addition, SU has received pushback
$2,230 The yearly cost of the health insurance plan through Syracuse University per student
At the end of last semester, Neary said the GSO passed a resolution that said the organization would not sign off on substantial changes to the employee plan or benefits eligibility without a referendum of graduate employees of the university. Overall, Neary said he and other graduate students do not think the university health insurance plan is “horrible,” but he said there are a lot of policy decisions that need to be worked out. “The GSO is committed to supporting the fact that students should have health insurance and students should have good health insurance,” Neary said. “... We need to make sure that people are covered and if something happens to you, your education does not simply end, but you actually do have coverage and can continue your studies.” smswann@syr.edu | @saramswann
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Dairy-free Environment columnist Victoria Chen discusses why livestock events at the state fair aren’t so environmentally friendly. See Wednesday’s paper
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n the windows and doors of older homes lurks a substance that can lead to intellectual disabilities, comas and death in high concentrations: lead. And while lead poisoning has gained national attention with stories like the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, it’s an issue that exists right here in Syracuse. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected the city of Syracuse’s grant application for lead paint removal in the city earlier this month. The $2.9 million grant would have restarted a 20-year program that ended last year because HUD cut funding over accusations of mismanagement by Syracuse employees. It’s concerning that Syracuse, a city with the highest percentage of children with lead poisoning, according to a recent study by Journal of Pediatrics, is currently without federal funding to address the issue. To make matters worse, the quarrelling between Syracuse’s elected officials, simply for the sake of partisanship, does little to address this issue. Instead of recognizing the importance of lead abatement in Syracuse, our leading politicians have let their parties get in the way of solutions — a behavior that only hurts the city in the long run. In response to the federal funding being cut, Democratic Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and United States Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse) have been sniping at each other in the press. Miner admitted to her lack of a working relationship with Katko, telling Syracuse.com that she has “not had one governmental interaction” with Katko and bemoaned that the congressman did not reach out. A Katko spokesperson responded that the congressman had sent five letters of support for lead abatement and offered assistance on the grant application. Katko has said he would aid in the fight for the grant money and said that he would not let this dispute affect the citizens of Syracuse. When it comes down to it, the city cannot move forward without funding: something Miner and Katko should be
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OUT OF LEFT FIELD fighting for side-by-side, regardless of their petty quarrels. It’s hard to say if better communication between Miner and Katko — or any at all, for that matter — would have improved Syracuse’s grant money prospects or if the mismanagement accusations still would have stopped the lead paint removal in its tracks. Either way, the lack of cooperation between the city’s highest local elected official and its representative in the federal government certainly doesn’t help the situation. It also raises questions over what other issues have been mishandled due to their strained relationship.
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The percentage of Syracuse kids that show high levels of lead in their blood (≥5 micrograms per deciliter), according to the Journal of Pediatrics
Still, the back-and-forth between Miner and Katko only distracts from the issue at hand, which is that Syracuse’s children have the highest blood lead levels in the country. Of those tested, 40.1 percent show high levels of lead while 16 percent showing very high levels, according to a study of data from 2009 to 2015 in the Journal of Pediatrics. Even levels that were thought to be acceptable can have lasting effects, including learning and behavioral challenges. By comparison, the New York state average for high levels of blood lead is 2.9 percent and the national average is 3 percent. While coma and death are the most extreme results, the World Health Organization maintains that “there is no known safe blood lead concentration.” For the residents and commu-
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nity leaders of Syracuse, this idea should underscore the importance of protecting individuals, especially children, from lead poisoning in any and all forms. Indeed, the lead situation in Syracuse has similarities to the ongoing situation in Flint, Michigan, where a change in the source of drinking water and a lack of preventative measures resulted in a dangerous increase in blood lead levels for residents. There is one key difference: while Flint officials kept this vital information from citizens, the abundance of lead in Syracuse’s homes is public knowledge. And despite their bickering, Miner and Katko openly acknowledge the problem. Still, the results are the same. Even without information being hidden from the public, predominately low-income individuals in Syracuse are being subjected to a human rights violation in our own backyard. In today’s political climate, where Republicans and Democrats are as polarized as ever, it is important to remember the tangible effects that government has on everyday life. And when regional efforts fall short, federal tax dollars can be a crucial source of relief for communities that are underfunded and underrepresented. Of course, no societal issue can be solved just by throwing money at the problem. And charges of mismanagement should be taken seriously, as the money wasted should have gone to those truly in need. Still, the most straightforward and effective way to prevent this type of lead poisoning is through replacing paint, windows and doors, something that simply requires money. Politicians have to work together to fix the hardhitting issues, but in order to get there, they have to see beyond their party lines. Cole Jermyn is a sophomore environmental resource engineering major and economics minor. He can be reached at cdjermyn@syr.edu and followed on Twitter @Cjermyn8.
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Insurance policy covers bases, provides security Sept. 6 marks the student deadline for accepting or waiving Syracuse University’s health insurance plan in the first academic year in the university’s history in which full-time students are required to have health coverage. Once an outlier from most of its peer institutions for not requiring students to have coverage, SU has rightfully moved to make insurance mandatory to account for the long-term safety and well-being of students in addition to maintaining financial stability in times of healthrelated emergencies. Students now have the option of using their own insurance or signing up for Aetna Student Health. If they do not have insurance or their own does not meet SU coverage standards, they will be billed for the affordable Aetna Student Health. Although SU has seemingly caught up on policy changes that were a longtime coming, concerns surrounding the costs of the service have emerged — and remained — since the announcement of the endeavor in the spring of 2015. But the bottom-line is simply that the university-wide shift was worth it. At the price of $2,230, this year’s policy offers the 90/10 or “platinum” plan. Ninety percent of burden is on the school and 10 percent is paid by the student out-of-pocket. Compared to the estimated $8,000 that such a plan would cost off-campus, it should be acknowledged that this package is in line with the level of affordability needed by college students. This is crucial, considering that some students
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withdrew from SU in the past due to medical expenses not covered by their own insurance. Though the health care package is absolutely a reasonable deal for college kids, it is understandable why criticisms have stemmed from the fact that if a students fails to waive the school’s plan, regardless of personal insurance status, they are immediately enrolled — and charged for — the university’s Aetna option. But while $2,000 can be a large sum for most students, the plan is well worth the money when it ensures the resources students may need to preserve their health and longterm financial security. To better reiterate this message and the ins and outs of the revamped health insurance policy, SU should re-evaluate the handful of emails sent to remind students and some parents to sign up or waive insurance heading into future years. Social media posts and newsletters aren’t enough: SU’s Health Services should make sure that all parents or guardians are contacted individually through email or phone call, so that the entire SU community is on the same page. Young people may be tempted to think that they are invincible when it comes to their personal heath and disregard the possibility of health insurance entirely. But in the case that there is an accident or a student is diagnosed with an illness, the administration’s initiative to ensure every student has comprehensive health care coverage will have been worth it.
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van slyke of Maxwell’s public administration and international affairs. W hile in those positions, Van Slyke was responsible for administering Maxwell’s graduate professional degree programs — which U.S. News and World Report named the No. 1 master’s program in public affairs. Prior to coming to the university 12 years ago, Van Slyke managed commercial infrastructure projects in the private sector, as well as lending his expertise to the Office of Management and Budget, the Government Accountability Office, the United States Coast Guard and the World Bank. The dean said he is most excited to help shape the future of Maxwell as the school looks for new ways to improve its education. “In many ways, it’s a turbulent time in higher education, as new technologies, delivery models and the demand for 21st century skills bump up against the practical realities of rising costs and a very competi-
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alcohol study back on a separate date, when pain will be induced and the staff will measure how much alcohol it tempts them to drink in order to relieve the pain. With the lab studies, the team hopes to find out how much pain may make someone want to drink, how much people with chronic pain may drink when given the opportu-
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brazil researchers, some of whom are based in Rio themselves, will study different models of housing projects through observation as well as extensive interviews with families
We have ways to protect our participants against any risks that might occur. We wouldn’t be allowed to do the study if a person’s health were at risk. Stephen Maisto su psychology professor
who reside in them. One of those native Rio de Janeiro researchers, Rolf Malungo de Souza, explained the project in an email as one that “shed(s) light on how housing developments influence social relationships, interactions and exchanges between the residents of these
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“Making a Murderer” lawyer to speak A lawyer for the subject of the hit Netflix documentary series, “Making a Murderer,” will speak at Syracuse University on Sept. 9. Dean Strang will discuss criminal justice in Hendricks Chapel at 4 p.m., and the event will be free and open to the public. Strang is a lawyer for Steven Avery, a man from Wisconsin who was arrested for murder and sentenced to life in prison in 2007. His murder trial is the subject of “Making
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tive market of education alternatives,” Van Slyke said.
As a school, Van Slyke said he hopes to “embrace the ideals of continuous improvement and innovation” while also maintaining the “traditions that bind us together.” Van Slyke said he will first focus on understanding the “needs and opportunities of the school,” saying that his knowledge
from being part of the community for more than a decade has given him a head start in understanding what needs to be done to better the school. Van Slyke’s knowledge of the school is also seen as an asset by his colleagues, one that cannot be equated by an outside hire. “(Van Slyke) knows the issues facing the school and is ready to get started and work with faculty, students and administrators to put Maxwell in the front,” said Bethany Walawender, assistant director of administration and finance at Maxwell. Walawender, who has worked with Van Slyke at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute within Maxwell, said Van Slyke already has a good relationship with the faculty and administration in his department, as well with all the faculty on the search committee. Lack of communication and transparency caused issues between the previous dean, James Steinberg, and the Maxwell faculty and staff. This is something Robert Bifulco, who will be taking over the vacant seat Van Slyke left as associate dean and chair of the department of public administration and
international affairs, said he believes Van Slyke will be able to smooth over as he is more engaged with the staff. “The appointment didn’t happen the regular way, so (Van Slyke) had to win some people over because of that,” Bifulco said, “but he is committed to Maxwell and is committed to the faculty.” Bifulco also thinks it was the best choice for the school to pick Van Slyke as a permanent dean rather than placing an interim dean in the position, as the title often lacks the capital to get things done, Bifulco said. As a first generation college student, Van Slyke said he learned quickly the value of focusing on goals, hard work, contributing to the public good and working hard to make a difference in the lives of others. It is these reasons he calls working at Maxwell a “dream come true.” “Being a part of this community and having the opportunity to work with and teach individuals who are dedicated to public service and the common good has given me reasons to be proud,” Van Slyke said.
nity and how that drinking will reduce pain in the short term. In many cases, Maisto said, chronic pain is difficult to define. For this study, Maisto and his staff have established chronic pain to be pain that lasts for at least three months. “(Chronic pain) is considered a public health problem,” he said. “People with chronic pain sometimes try to self medicate with alcohol or other drugs. It has been talked about a lot the last couple years.”
Maisto has been doing research and investigating treatments for alcohol addiction for 40 years since he earned his Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1975. Although the two professors work in similar areas of research, Maisto said it is a pleasure to work with a younger mind in Ditre, who has a comparably strong background in the field of tobacco smoking and pain. The rest of the five-person team is made
up of experimental psychologist Stephen Glatt from Upstate Medical University, a clinical psychologist from University of Houston and a physician who will monitor safety during the experiments. The research team is finishing up the preliminary work — setting up the labs, obtaining subjects and collecting participants’ health records. The project is expected to start in the next couple of months, Maisto said.
enterprises and between them and their external neighbors.” There are two categories of housing projects the team is studying, Burdick said. In one set are projects that have not been built yet. The team will follow families from their current living situations to the new housing projects, addressing a multitude of questions such as why they are moving and what impacts the move will have on them, he said. The other set includes housing projects that are already completed and have occupants currently living in them. Burdick and the team will address similar questions with them, he said. The team will look at four specific dimensions of life: social life; material life; political and civic life; and family, gender and sexual effects, he said. One of the housing projects encourages women to learn skills such as bricklaying and participate in the construction of the physical building, Burdick said. Others do not address gendered divisions of labor. “Gender is often taken for granted, but it’s a very, very big part of how people experience home differently. And housing is about homes,” he said. Burdick added that the research team will focus on evaluating claims, for exam-
ple, that integrating the poor into the city, instead of “peripheralizing” them, will better their economic prospects or will inspire more engagement with politics and leader-
one, but to understand all the differences from where they’re at right now,” he said. The nearly $600,000 grant will go toward the team of seven people for its work throughout the three or four years it will be conducting research. Burdick said each member agreed to a total of 56 days of research — interviewing and doing participant observation — for each year. The team will be joined by a documentarian, he added, who will track three different families from three different hous-
a Murderer,” which has casted doubt on whether Avery’s conviction was justified. The series also focuses in-part on the arrest and conviction of Avery’s nephew, Brendan Dassey, who was also charged in the murder. Earlier this month, a federal judge overturned Dassey’s conviction. In addition to serving as Avery’s lawyer, Strang has served as an adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School, the University of Wisconsin Law School and University of Wisconsin's Division of Continuing Studies.
Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics’ sport venue and event management graduate program raised $15,000 for the Vera House, a Syracuse organization that aims to end sexual and domestic violence. The tournament was hosted in the spring, and the money was presented to the Vera House this summer, said Valerie Cramer, the communications specialist for Falk College, in an email. The Vera House provides shelter to victims of sexual and domestic violence in addition to offering other programs and counseling services to those victims.
The appointment didn’t happen the regular way, so (Van Slyke) had to win some people over because of that but he is committed to Maxwell and is committed to the faculty. Robert Bifulco associate dean and chair of the department of public administration and international affairs
Falk College raises $15,000 for Vera House A golf tournament hosted by the David B.
Gender is often taken for granted, but it’s a very, very big part of how people experience home differently. And housing is about homes. John Burdick chair and professor of anthropology in the maxwell school of citizenship and public affairs
ship in their communities. In a project like this, Burdick said, participant observation is essential, meaning spending time with people, getting to know them, their families, their values and cultures and their goals. “We’re trying to understand some of the diversity and heterogeneity of the experiences of the poor and not to privilege any-
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ing projects over the course of the research. “I hope we can produce work that is relevant to the people who fight for the right to the city, not only in my city, but also in other places around the world,” de Souza said.
While The Princeton Review ranked SU as the No. 8 party school, a three spot drop from last year, the university did, however, rank No. 1 in “Students Pack the Stadiums.” Otto's Army, an organization which represents the student fan section of SU athletics, is proud to top the ranking for students who pack the stadiums, said Johnny Oliver, president of Otto's Army, in an email to The Daily Orange. He said the organization is excited to see that three of SU's ACC rivals were on the list as well. "We look forward to improving our already great student support this academic year," Oliver said. miburke@syr.edu
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ON ALERT By McKenna Moore staff writer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel warning this month advising pregnant people and their partners not to travel to an area near Miami, Florida to avoid the Zika virus. Local mosquitoes in Miami are now transmitting the disease after biting people that contracted it while abroad in Latin American countries, according to CNN. This is the first time that the CDC has issued a warning about a neighborhood in the United States. The Daily Orange spoke with David Larsen, an assistant professor of public health at Syracuse University who specializes in the epidemiology of infectious diseases about the Zika virus and its effect on American lives.
The D.O.: There have been more than 15 cases of babies born with microcephaly in the United States to mothers who had contracted Zika on travels to South America. How is this disease spreading so rapidly? David Larsen: Zika was always on the track to go to areas of the country that have Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. So, the Aedes aegypti is probably the most efficient mosquito for spreading disease in humans. And that is because it tends to thrive within human civilization. So the virus is always going to spread to those areas in the U.S. with Aedes aegypti. Why we won’t have an epidemic like most of Latin America and why it won’t be as bad as in most of Latin America is first because there are fewer places in the United States with Aedes aegypti.
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cases without paralysis. And so polio is pretty terrifying as well. It’s because they’re going to be paralyzed for the rest of their lives; and Zika is that way. It’s not going to make everybody sick but that is like a Russian roulette kind of game. I get that it’s terrifying that there could be microcephaly in their brand new baby and it’s going to impact their baby’s entire life.
The D.O.: At this point, particularly in North America, is it worth rolling out preventative measures in the hopes of avoiding an outbreak? D.L.: This is an interesting issue, because to most people, there’s no difference between an Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry Zika and a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever or encephalitis. The county health departments should have surveillance going and warning people about Zika and issuing travel warnings. I wouldn’t be against tax dollars going to surveillance and education.
The D.O.: What can be done differently in South America, specifically where the Zika virus is most active? D.L.: The surveillance needs to happen. Viruses are spread by human movement, not by the movement of mosquitoes. So if they find a house that they like, they’ll just hang out in that house their whole lives. They’re not going to disperse very widely. It’s people that will have a virus and they go from house to house to visit friends or go to the market and get bit by mosquitoes there that then start carrying the virus. So that means that the surveillance can’t have a fine spatial resolution, it needs to be systematic surveillance. That’s what, in my view, should be done in these areas.
The D.O.: Why is this considered a global emergency? D.L.: Eighty percent of the people that get Zika
The D.O.: Do you think there will be a vaccine to
never even know they have it and only 20 percent of those the people actually get sick. The majority of those that get sick don’t need to be hospitalized at all. If you compare diseases, for every case of polio paralysis that is found, there are about 1,000 polio
provide immunity to this disease in the future? D.L.: It looks like right now there is a vaccine developing, which should be good. But a vaccine is challenging. Some vaccines to viruses like HIV are shaky because it keeps changing its shape so it’s hard
to find a successful vaccine.
The D.O.: If you could rate the level of alert that Americans should be on out of 10, what would you say? D.L.: This is such a highly charged subject. One disappointing thing is about the reporting in Brazil. The amount of fear mongering that the media did has been really bad. That’s a really unfortunate thing. As an American, it would be as far from my mind unless I’m going on a trip to Latin America or Puerto Rico. And if I were to do that, I would think about, all right am I pregnant or do I want to become pregnant or does my partner want to become pregnant over the next six to 12 months? If that’s a yes … then I probably won’t travel to that place until after the baby, I’d go somewhere else. But if it’s a no, then I’m not going to care. I’m going to go, I’m going to enjoy myself, and I’m going to understand that this risk of complications from Zika is so much smaller than the risks we take in everyday life, things that we do not let dictate our lives. So we just have to figure out what level of risk we are going to tolerate and try to be safe but also not let it change the way we live. So I would say around a three or a two, but it’s only risky for people who are going to travel somewhere, and really, if you’re going to travel anywhere, you should be figuring out what shots you need to take or what kind of things you need to avoid.
The D.O.: So rather than a global emergency, is this a local or place-by-place public health emergency? D.L.: The majority of the people in the world will be affected by it, so I view it as a global health emergency. But for American citizens, it’s not a public health priority. I personally view it as a huge, huge issue and I’m not trying to be flippant about how big of an issue it is. But then for the American citizens, the average person in the United States, it’s not really something to worry about. mpmoor02@syr.edu
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A look at the renovations and legacy of the New York State Fair as it celebrates 175 years
2 1. Last year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo set aside $50 million for renovations to the fairgrounds. courtesy of the onondaga historical society 2. 2016 marks 175 years since the New York State Fair opened its doors. Since then, the fairgrounds have encountered many changes. moriah ratner staff photographer
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very day at the Great New York State Fair, thousands of visitors walk by the stone buildings housing fair exhibits. Colored bulbs flash on the midway and light up the sky from the side of the Ferris wheel. The smell of deep fried everything hangs in the air — when it isn’t beat out by the fresh scent of livestock. However, when the Great New York State Fair — the first of its kind — opened in 1841 in Syracuse’s old courthouse, it looked very different from today’s exhibition. Today’s 375-acre fairgrounds were nonexistent, and the fair opened in different cities across the
state each year before settling in Syracuse in 1890. Most visitors got to the fair by train or horse, and there wasn’t a midway until the 1950s. In the fair’s 175-year history, traditions and exhibits have faded with fashion trends. But for a while, the fair seemed stuck in the past. It hadn’t received an investment in over 80 years. Then, in September 2015, the fair got an early 175th birthday present when New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $50 million overhaul of the state fairgrounds in Syracuse. His plan included removing the old grandstand and motor track, building an Expo Center to hold events, expanding the Midway and building a larger festival stage.
“This plan transforms the fairgrounds into a world-class set of facilities that can generate economic activity and jobs all year long,” Cuomo said last September in a speech unveiling the plan. After all, work for the fair lasts longer than the 12 days the fair runs. “The state fair is a 52-week business,” said Dave Bullard, the fair’s marketing and public relations manager. “We host more than 150 public events a year.” Last week, Cuomo visited the fair on its opening day, known as Governor’s Day, to highlight things that have already changed. Big-name performances like this Friday’s Florida Georgia Line concert would’ve usually been held at the fairgrounds’ grandstand.
But the grandstand was torn down in January, and now ticketed shows are being held across I-690 at the Lakeview Amphitheater. Removing the grandstand has created more open space on the fairgrounds to build venues and hold events, Bullard said. The grandstand has been replaced by an RV park, and now there’s more space to hold free concerts in Chevy Court. The fairgrounds’ racetrack was removed to enlarge the midway by three acres, which is now the largest in State Fair history. “The midway wrapped around what used to be the racetrack in sort of a funky triangle, wide at one end and really narrow and crowded at the other,” Bullard said. Now, the see nys
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Applying classroom language skills proves difficult while abroad
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ne of the first experiences I had after stepping off the plane in Jordan a few weeks ago was watching many people stop what they were doing to listen to the Muslim Call to Prayer. While the deep, religious meaning was lost on me, the rhythmic Arabic notes is what stopped me in my tracks. Multiple moments like that first experience is what has shaped my first weeks in Amman, Jordan. During my first week abroad, my days included touring the city, meeting my peers, moving in with my host family and traveling around a city whose language is relatively foreign to me. This last bit is what has been on my mind as classes begin this semester. I took a year
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SHUKRAAN AMMAN, JORDAN of Arabic before attending the program I’m in, and that education has greatly helped me move more confidently around the city. Before even stepping foot in Jordan, I didn’t even know many people who wanted to visit the Middle East, let alone study abroad there. I didn’t realize, until I did some research, just how few students stayed long-term in an Arabic-speaking country. The total number of American students who studied abroad in the Middle East and North Africa was 2.2 percent, according to the 2015 Open Doors Report on Internation-
al Educational Exchange. I quickly learned that a reason could be due to how hard Arabic is to learn for many English speakers and how easy it is to forget the language. Over the summer, I took my written and oral assessments for placement in Arabic and Jordanian dialect language courses. My poorly planned decision to take the tests months after my last Arabic class at Syracuse University clearly displayed my lack of skill in retaining the language. Losing the ability to communicate in a different language is fairly easy to do, especially with one of the hardest languages for English speakers to learn. Arabic requires, on average, 88 weeks or 2,200 class hours to reach speaking and reading proficiency, according to an article by
“Business Insider.” Of the 42 students in our program, only a handful of students have never studied Arabic before. This is a practice I wouldn’t recommend for anyone living outside of his or her home country. Most of the students I have talked to agree to only speak Arabic to their host families after a few weeks, even though it’s not a requirement of the program. This practice allows students to practice the language with local Jordanians who speak Arabic fluently. Katelyn Faubel is a junior newspaper and online journalism and international relations dual major. Her column appears weekly in Pulp. You can email her at kmfaubel@syr.edu.
Rides and entertainment to experience at the state fair By Hanna Horvath asst. feature editor
For thrill seekers, going to the fair means one thing: rides. From splashing into a pool of water to sitting on a painted carousel horse, rides are one of the biggest draws to
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the fair for many attendees, especially the younger crowd. The annual Great New York State Fair runs from Aug. 25 until Sept. 5 in Syracuse, featuring food, exhibits and, of course, rides. All of the rides, which are provided by carnival ride company Wade Shows, are located at in the middle of the grounds. There are over 20 options to choose from, including seven new rides that made their debut this year. The most talked about new ride was the Street Fighter 360, a giant claw that spins riders around more than 50 feet in the air. Though admission to the Fair itself is only $10, prices for rides can run a little high: five tickets go for $6.25. Though this initially may sound inexpensive, most rides use anywhere between two to seven tickets; slower rides, like the Ferris wheel, cost only two tickets, but some thrill rides can cost up to seven. Though a couple minutes of action may not seem worth the $6.25, don’t fear: an unlimited ride bracelet costs $25. This costeffective option is better for a frequent rider or someone who plans to be at the fair all day.
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Brian Baptist, a senior who has attended the fair every year since his freshman year, said he thinks the ticket prices are “pretty fair,” but sometimes a fun day can become a financial nightmare when factoring in admis-
center stage Here are some of the best concerts to catch at the New York State Fair. • Flo Rida - Thursday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court • Culture Club - Friday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court • Daughtry - Sunday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court
sion tickets, parking fees and ride tickets. “It ended up being pretty expensive, but overall I think it was worth it,” Baptist said. Based on the length of the lines, the most popular rides were the Ferris wheel and the Scream, which is a ride that looks like an octopus. Riders sit in pods and get whipped around in a motion that similar to a kitchen mixer. Meanwhile, the Ferris wheel is much slower and more relaxed, but remains a fair staple for a reason. “I love the Ferris Wheel,” said Carla Caban, a senior advertising major, as she stood in line for the ride. “You can see the entire fair from above and it looks so pretty, especially when the sunset hits and the sky is all pink and purple.” One unique aspect of the New York State Fair that sets it apart from other fairs is the roller coaster, which is a ride not many state fairs have. Though it doesn’t quite compete with a coaster from Six Flags, it has enough drops and quick turns for any thrill-seeker
to have fun. “The roller coaster wasn’t that intense, but it was the only ride that didn’t make me want to throw up after eating 10 different fried foods,” Baptist said. If rides aren’t your style, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the State Fair. There are tons of food vendors, live farm animals, and art booths. The fair also caters to music enthusiasts, hosting acts of all different genres, from rock band Chicago to pop-rapper Flo Rida. There are a number of venues that host music acts, with the most popular acts performing at Chevy Court and the Lakeview Amphitheater. Though music performances are not located on the same grounds as the rides, fairgoers can take a shuttle to and from the fairgrounds and the amphitheater.
The roller coaster wasn’t that intense, but it was the only ride that didn’t make me want to throw up after eating 10 different fried foods. Brian Baptist senior finance major
As the oldest and one of the largest state fairs in the country, the New York State Fair continues to impress, especially when it comes to its rides. Though the tickets can be pricey and the lines can run a little long during peak hours, carnival rides and concerts should always be a part of any fair experience. hrhorvat@syr.edu
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Ride ticket prices are sold for $6.25 for five tickets, though guests can also purchase an unlimited ride pass for $25. moriah ratner staff photographer
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DRESS THE PART
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new school year means new opportunities to meet people and make first impressions. One of the most effective ways to make an inspiring first impression is through clothing — as if you needed another excuse to go shopping. Waking up and putting effort into how your clothes and how you’re dressed is the ultimate way to stand out and feel good right off the bat this semester. But why dress nice when you could just wear comfy sweatpants? Studies have shown that putting more effort into how you’re dressed makes you feel better about yourself, makes you more efficient and helps you perform better. The American Psychological Association published a study in 2014 showing that male students who dressed in suits made more profitable deals than those dressed in sweats. They were taken more seriously and were considerably better negotiators. Not only does dressing well make others perceive you in a more professional manner,
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but it also has a profound impact on your psyche as well. “Mind What You Wear,” a book written by Karen Pine of the University of Hertfordshire, outlines how dressing in a way that makes you feel good increases selfconfidence and outgoingness. As a college student, two key ways to dress up and create your own look on a budget are learning how to layer and always remember to accessorize. When you own pieces that you can layer, such as jean jackets, vests and leather jackets, it allows you to create many different looks with only a few items. Basics like these are adaptable and can be paired with almost everything, from denim shorts to floral skirts and dresses. Easy layering pieces gives you lots of options when creating an outfit. Investing in accessories that are true to your taste will also have the similar effect, helping you easily create different looks with only a few items. Statement earrings, hair accessories, and patterned tights are just a few cheap items that can aid you in creating various unique looks. Here, I took the liberty of creating a few looks that are versatile, comfortable, and unique to your style. 1. Channel your inner model-off-duty look
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for class with an athleisure-inspired outfit. Switch out your plain black leggings for a pair like these with mesh detail for a more stylish look. If you don’t already own a couple of graphic tees, go buy some. For the most part they are dirt cheap, adorable and go with any style. Amp up the grunge factor with cutoff sleeves, a printed backpack, and casual sneakers like these Adidas Superstars. 2. If the grunge look isn’t totally your style, never fear. Distressed denim shorts and jeans work for practically every style. Pair them with a flowy, cold-shoulder top for an easy boho look. A new trend that is popping up everywhere, especially in the bohochic world, is mixing patterns and prints. Embrace the trend with an ornate print top and a striped bow headband like this one from Forever 21 for a casual bohemian look. 3. Whether you spent the summer going to music festivals or just followed the Coachella style on Instagram like the rest of us, you’re most likely still feeling the hippie look. The little black dress returns with a flowy floral kimono for a more dressed up bohemian flair that is appropriate for class or a night out. Wear this outfit with sandals for a casual vibe or pair it with black booties like these from J. Michael for a more feminine and dressed up look.
4. Menswear for women is definitely having a moment right now in the fashion world. First it was blazers, and now it has transformed into wearing oversized buttondowns that resemble men’s office clothing. Pair a loose blue and white button-down shirt with distressed high-waisted shorts and fashion sneakers for a look that is both casual and fashionable. 5. It’s no secret that ‘90s fashion is back. That means chokers, ribbed shirts, and of course, any form of oversized distressed denim. If you do not already own a casual little black dress, you absolutely should. One like this from Sorella will help you create endless outfits for any occasion. They’re versatile enough to wear in any season and work with any style. You can wear one out on a Saturday night or pair one with your favorite denim jacket for a casual grunge-inspired look. Wear it with casual sneakers for class and then switch them out for a pair of booties before heading out for the night. Whether your style is sporty, bohemian, grunge, girly or a wonderful combination of all four, putting your best foot forward both academically and fashionably is the perfect start to a new semester and a better you. arzoller@syr.edu
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SU men care about back-to-school fashion as much as women
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s you know by now, stylish men are making a huge buzz. Kanye West, Jeffery Lamar Williams — otherwise known as Young Thug — Alexander Wang and Karl Lagerfeld: the list goes on. Have you ever scrolled through the men’s section on the fashion inspiration portal Lookbook.nu? Whether they are decked out in the latest trends or curating a look of their own, guys have the same capability as women to dress themselves nicely and adorn their outfits with accessories, jewelry and shoes. It’s truly an impressive sight. From runways to daily street style, you can almost always catch trendsetting men and boys in an outfit worthy of social media reposting, magazine praising or blogger copycatting. When it comes to a special occasion such as an award ceremony or showcase, the ante is heightened even more, inspiring onlookers to push their own wardrobe limits.
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nys fair 15-acre midway hosts 75 different rides, 12 more than last year, Bullard said. Bullard also said that many changes aren’t as visible. State funding allowed the fair to update its utility lines and move them underground. “We’re a small city out here, especially during the fair, and during that time we need the same services any city does,” Bullard said. “The lights need to come on, the toilets need to flush, the power needs to be ready when somebody plugs in.” All these changes aren’t going unnoticed. Longtime fairgoer Laura Smith takes a
Clearly, guys have it going on, but what about the ones on campus? Do they have the same reverence for how they dress? In an admittedly unscientific survey on Twitter and Facebook, I asked college guys three questions: Do you plan your first day school outfit ahead of time? Do you go back to school shopping for clothes? Do you care about reinventing yourself through clothing for the new school year? The results were mixed. Of the respondents, there was a pretty even result surrounding first day of school outfit planning: half said they do, while half said they don’t. Sophomore Tyler Cross, an undeclared major in the College of Arts and Sciences, said there was“no point” to planning ahead. “When you’re stylish, it comes natural.”
However, some disagree with that notion. Sophomore Khalil Jean-Baptiste, a finance and accounting dual major thinks the first #OOTD is made to set the bar. “That’s like when you really set the standard that people will expect of your ‘fit,’ as well as the standard you set for yourself,” he said. So maybe guys do plan their first day of school outfits, and maybe they don’t, but one thing is for sure: most survey respondents said they go shopping for new clothes. “There is a need for back to school shopping before going, just like starting a new job, or going to a new place, it’s all part of the adjustment to your new surroundings in my eyes,” Jean-Baptiste said. As you grow overtime, so do your interests and favored way of self-representation. Perhaps you want to trade in that denim jacket for a blazer, or add a few loafers to your collection of sneakers to mix things up a bit. And also, who doesn’t love new pieces in
their closet? To be even more ambitious, some men decide to overhaul their closet for a completely new aesthetic. When asked if they cared about reinventing their look for the new year, most said they do. In some of the responses, it became clear that “maturing” was a more accurate term to describe personal style evolution than “reinventing.” Justise Hayward, a junior acting major, said he updated his wardrobe not to change his personality, but to show off his transition into adulthood, showcasing an older and better version of himself. Although a majority of college guys think about their image through clothing, planning for the first day of school isn’t as big of a deal to them; they just let it come naturally.
2-hour drive to the fair from Painted Post, New York every year. “The free Chevy Court concerts are amazing,” Smith said. “There’s definitely more room to move around there and on the midway.” Fair officials are also seeing the effects of improvements. Naomi Blumenthal, the fair’s superintendent of horse shows, said she has noticed less congestion around the horse show area. It’s not because there are less spectators, she said, but simply because there’s more space to move around. Blumenthal said she has received some negative feedback about fair changes, mostly having to do with vendors that have moved. Some fairgoers, she said, have complained
about not knowing where their favorite restaurants have relocated to. “And I always say, ‘Well, once you find it, you’ll be happy again,’” Blumenthal said. Though the $50 million set aside for the fairgrounds has been spent, there may be more changes to come. Cuomo has tasked the state with looking into, but not guaranteeing, privatization of the fair. Cuomo’s proposal was broad, Bullard said, so there’s no telling what may come of it. The privatization could be as major as having a private vendor take over the entire fairgrounds, Bullard said, or private companies could simply invest in building new venues on the grounds that both they and the fair could use.
“But we don’t really know what shape that’s going to take, if any,” Bullard added. “Until then, it’s business as absolutely usual.” Through all these changes and new additions to the fair, there are some traditions that haven’t changed. Just looking around, it’s easy to see how the fair’s history is being preserved. The newly-installed carriage gate looks a lot like its predecessor, despite seeing fewer carriages today. And at its top, there are more than just one cornerstone marked with the year it was installed. There’s another one engraved with the year 1841, to remember when it all began. kjkrawcz@syr.edu @KathrynKrawczyk
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SU has offensive firepower to replace Buescher, Polk By Matthew Gutierrez asst. copy editor
With a straight face and an unwavering demeanor, Ian McIntyre offered a simple solution for how to replace last year’s top two goal scorers. “We’ve spoken to the NCAA and they’ve allowed Ben Polk and Julian Buescher to come and play for us,” he said matter-of-factly. Syracuse’s head coach was joking, of course. Polk and Buescher, who combined for almost half of the Orange’s goals in last season’s College Cup run, play Major League Soccer. They’re not coming back. The reality is No. 6 Syracuse (2-0) has lost its top two goal scorers and 57 percent of its scoring overall. To pick up the load, SU will look to a talented group of youngsters and a few older statesmen.
This is nothing new. Last year, the Orange was tasked with replacing 70 percent of its production. All it did was score 44 goals, win the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament and advance to the national semifinal for the first time in program history. Three days into this season, the Orange had already scored five goals from four different players. A different player assisted on each goal. It’s that spread, balanced attack that will take this team as far as it can go. “Last year we were depending maybe a little bit too much on Julian and Ben,” senior midfielder Oyvind Alseth said. “In order to be successful, we need to spread those goals out more. Midfielders didn’t score enough last year, apart from Julian.” Rather than relying on only a couple of forwards, SU will look to five seniors with considerable playing experience. Alseth
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and Chris Nanco both started in all 25 games last year. Liam Callahan started in 24 games and, while Kenny Lassiter started only one game, he played in 19. Newcomer Sergio Camargo scored four goals and had five assists last year at Coastal Carolina, earning him second-team conference honors. Alseth has not yet scored, but he assisted on Sunday’s game winner over Loyola Marymount, and he’s generated good looks on goal. Nanco scored SU’s first goal of the season and Callahan, Lassiter and Camargo either scored or assisted on a goal in the season opener last Friday. Those five seniors totaled 13 goals last year and are expected to step up. Tack on a group of newcomers who have already seen time in the early going, and the offensive attack could be even deeper.
Freshman forward Johannes Pieles, who hails from Germany, has already notched a two-goal game, including an overtime game winner. He has also assisted on a goal. Freshman midfielders Mo Adams and John-Austin Ricks, sophomore midfielder Jonathan Hagman and freshman Hampus Bergdahl also will provide attacking options. Louis Cross, a defender, assisted on Nanco’s lone goals this year. “We’ve got a lot of goals in them,” Alseth said. “Collectively, we’re going to be able to replace those.” That’s just what Syracuse did on Sunday night. Pieles, playing in Lassiter’s place, headed the ball into the net to beat LMU, 2-1, giving SU a 2-0 start to the season. “We’re certainly unproven,” McIntyre said, but “we’ve got some new blood.” mguti100@syr.edu | @matthewgut21
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Laura Hurff tries to replace Lassiter, Pieles create ‘good void left by ‘legend’ Manley problem’ at forward for SU By Matt Feldman staff writer
Alyssa Manley is a Syracuse legend, according to SU field hockey midfielder/forward Serra Degnan, and there are statistics to back that statement up. Manley was the only player on the entire 2016 Olympic field hockey roster for the United States in Rio de Janiero — a tournament in which the U.S. finished fifth — whose last appearance was at a collegiate level. Before Rio, she led the Orange to its first-ever national championship in 2015 and was awarded the Honda Sports Award for field hockey, an award given to the best field hockey player in the NCA A.
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But after expiring her eligibility last season, Manley’s loss has left a giant hole in No. 2 Syracuse’s (2-0) midfield. It’s a hole that Syracuse head coach Ange Bradley agreed is one of the largest she’s ever had to fill, going on to say that even though it’s a hole that might require multiple players to patch. Junior midfielder/ forward Laura Hurff has stepped up into Manley’s role and started to fill it exceptionally well. In 2015, Hurff improved from her freshman season. She took on a bigger role, starting all 22 games and scoring two game-winning goals on the season. The season prior, she played in every game but didn’t start all of them. She was named an National Field Hockey Coaches Association first-team All-American, and a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honoree. But Hurff’s strong sophomore campaign came with Manley on the field alongside her, attracting most of the attention from opposing teams. This season, it’s up to Hurff to step up in Manley’s absence and prove that she can become the primary workhorse of the midfield herself. A good
place to begin, Hurff said, is to adjust her mentality on the field. “Alyssa just has this calmness to her when she plays, even when she mis-traps (the ball), she stays calm,” Hurff said. “So I’m trying to work to get that calmness in my play.” Hurff has already garnered accolades in 2016, starring on the USA U-21 National Team this summer at the Junior PanAmerican games in Trinidad and Tobago and winning the silver medal. She was also named as a preseason All-ACC selection for the 2016 season, an honor that Manley received in 2015. In Friday’s 2016 season opener at Temple, Hurff was relatively quiet in the midfield, posting no assists or goals. Manley’s first game of the 2015 season went similarly, an away contest at No. 6 Stanford where she also failed to post any goals or assists. In Sunday’s game at No. 6 Maryland, Hurff fired three shots, all on goal. In Manley’s second game of the 2015 season against University of California Davis, she too launched three shots, scoring one goal. The similarities between the two go deeper than statistics. Hurff is so talented, Degnan said, that she will likely be the next SU star to see time on the U.S. national team, just like Manley. And after her summer performance with the U-21 national team, Hurff is already beginning to emerge as a strong candidate in the conversation surrounding the 2020 Olympic Games. “I think we’ll see her in Tokyo in 2020, definitely,” Degnan said. “She is unbelievable.” But regardless of her future, Hurff is focused solely on herself and her impact on the 2016 team right now. She’s been working on improving her game, and though she knows she may never be able to live up to Manley’s legacy, she’s trying to get as close as possible. “(Manley) was an amazing player, and nobody is really gonna fulfill her spot,” Hurff said. “I’m doing the best that I can right now, and trying to help the team any way I can.” mjfel100@syr.edu
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Kenny Lassiter first subbed into Sunday night’s game against Loyola Marymount in the 29th minute, replacing Johannes Pieles with Syracuse leading 1-0. The minute he stepped on the field, he made an impact. At first, he drew oohs and aahs from the crowd with some nifty footwork. On one play, Lassiter faked to the right then turned in quickly, leaving two LMU defenders still looking for him on the right. Later on, when he was right outside the penalty box, he again turned inside to his left and in one quick motion launched a powerful strike towards goal. The shot flew high, but it was evident that Lassiter was applying pressure on the Lions’ defense every time he played. Still, he was back on the bench to start the second half with Pieles in his spot. “The guy who started ahead of him scored the game-winner and scored two goals,” SU head coach Ian McIntyre said. “Kenny’s been awesome. It’s a good problem to have.” No. 6 Syracuse (2-0) has two talented forward in Lassiter and Pieles, who play two different styles. But with SU’s base 3-5-2 formation and with speedy senior Chris Nanco already locked into another forward position, there’s only room for one of them at a time. They both figure to play a prominent role for the Orange this season. Their builds are similar — Lassiter has one
inch and seven pounds on Pieles, and they’re the only two forwards who eclipse the 6-foot mark. Their styles are noticeably different, though. Lassiter is strong and works in quick, powerful and sudden bursts. Pieles is more fluid in his running motion, taking long strides while remaining nimble around the ball. He’s also still learning and finding his way as he adjusts to American college soccer. “It was very tough for me at first to get settled because the game is very different at Europe compared to the US,” Pieles said through interpreter and SU goalie Hendrik Hilpert. “It’s much more physical here.” The two different styles seem to work well off one another. Lions defenders started resorting to using more physical play to knock Pieles off the ball. But when Lassiter came in, he was stronger than most of those defenders, the extra physicality not really affecting him. Pieles scored the game-winning goal in overtime, but it was Lassiter who got to play the first 10-minute frame, when SU got off four shots and three corners. McIntyre stressed that Lassiter will be a major contributor on this team, even though he got limited minutes off the bench on Sunday. All three forwards scored goals this weekend, and McIntyre will be looking for more of the same as the season progresses. “I’ll ask (upcoming opponent) Colgate if I can play with 12,” McIntyre joked, “and then I’ll play Kenny on there as well.” tdlanger@syr.edu | @tomer_langer
KENNY LASSITER (RIGHT) and Johannes Pieles have provided the offense SU has needed at forward after losing more than half its scoring. daily orange file photo
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Notes on Syracuse’s Week 1 depth chart vs. Colgate By Matt Schneidman senior staff writer
Syracuse released its Week 1 depth chart Monday morning, four days before the Orange opens the regular season against Colgate at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Here are some of the most significant notes on the first pecking order released by SU since April 21. — True freshman Kendall Coleman is starting at defensive end opposite redshirt sophomore Chris Slayton . Coleman is the only true freshman on the first team and Slayton, at 296 pounds, moves from defensive tackle to defensive end where he’s listed above nicked-up redshirt freshman Jake Pickard. — Maryland grad transfer Amba EttaTawo is starting at wide receiver opposite incumbent starter Steve Ishmael . EttaTawo is listed in front of redshirt senior Alvin Cornelius.
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heavy doses in the Carrier Dome. An offense using RPO can make it so the defense chooses wrong on nearly every play. Babers picked up the Baylor-style offense when he coached with Art Briles at Baylor. The RPO concept was added to the offense while Briles was at Stephenville (Texas) High School. Briles was recently fired at Baylor after allegedly covering up several players sexually assaulting students. The Pepper Hamilton report’s findings of fact presented to Baylor’s board of regents, “football coaches and staff had inappropriate involvement in disciplinary and criminal matters or engaged in improper conduct that reinforced an overall perception that football was above the rules.” “RPOs, to me, that’s not the key thing about the offense,” Babers said. “Everybody runs RPOs … That’s not special to me. I think when you tie everything together, it’s what makes us different.” The play’s popularity exploded in the NFL, with 12 teams running a similar concept in 2015, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Chip Kelly and other coaches run variations on the concept as well. Four years ago, then-Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone scrapped his offensive scheme because it hadn’t yielded results that would help bring the Orange back to relevance. Instead, he instituted a fasterpaced, simpler one. One of the concepts he added was the run-pass option. While Babers and Marrone don’t run the same exact offense, they use the same concept. By the time Bowling Green won the MAC championship last season, it had romped for 501 yards and averaged 5.6 yards per play. Three-hundred sixty of those yards came from RPOs, based on film review. The Falcons averaged 6.7 yards per play on the run-pass option. It was the last game Dino Babers coached at BGSU. The offense Babers has used since he became a head coach started with Briles and Stephenville in 1990. The run-pass option, a key component in the offense was added the year it was created. Briles played for Houston’s Bill Yeoman, who ran the veer offense, a triple-option concept. RPOs evolved from the veer when coaches applied the concept of the option — that an offense can counter
— Sophomore Cody Conway will start at left tackle after beating out Michael Lasker for the spot in training camp. Lasker is actually listed as the backup right tackle, while redshirt junior Jon Burton is behind Conway. — Sophomore Dontae Strickland , who played the hybrid in Tim Lester’s offense last season, is listed as the first-string running back ahead of Jordan Fredericks. Fredericks finished the season as the starter last year and has worked to drop his weight closer to 200 pounds, but Strickland gets the nod against Colgate.
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babers take over for departed redshirt senior Ivan Foy on Eric Dungey’s blind side after he beat out Michael Lasker for the left tackle spot in camp. Conway is one of three sophomore starters on offense along with Dungey and running back Dontae Strickland. “He showed the ability to do exactly what we were asking him to do,” Babers said of Conway. “The things that we ask offen-
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sive linemen to do shows up on tape when you watch Cody Conway.”
Watching movies at 3:30 in the morning Sleep hasn’t been coming often to Babers as he approaches his debut as a Power 5 head coach. A proclaimed movie buff, Babers has instead used the early hours of the morning in recent days to watch films such as “Road House” and “Kill the Messenger.” “Not much sleep,” Babers said with a grin. “I’ve been catching all the early shows.” mcschni@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman
Other notes — Junior Jonathan Thomas will start at strong-side linebacker ahead of Ted Taylor. — Ervin Philips will return kicks and Brisly Estime will return punts. —Redshirt freshman Sterling Hofrichter takes over for Riley Dixon as Syracuse’s punter.
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a defense with choices within a play — to condense multiple plays into one. “The catch phrase everybody says is ‘RPO,’” said Jeff Merket, who coached with Art Briles at Stephenville. “Everybody says they’re running RPO. We were running those even with the wishbone. That was nothing new to us. We figured out ways to get it to different people with quick hand signals.” Stephenville progressed from running it occasionally to test defenses to making it a base package by the time Art Briles left the high school in 1999. Merket said every time the Yellow Jackets ran it, defenses would adjust and the staff would add an wrinkle to it. The scheme even trickled into the school’s youth programs. By 1999, Stephenville had 11- and 12-year-olds running the offense — specifically the RPO portion — in middle school because of the simplicity of the scheme’s concept. A typical RPO play includes linemen run blocking, often for a zone-read play, which means the quarterback reads the defensive end to see if he seals the edge.
Two frames In a run-pass option play, the quarterback can choose whether to keep the ball, hand it off or pass. Against Northern Illinois in the MAC championship, Bowling Green split three receivers to one side and another to the right side of the formation. A receiver on the left ran a screen as an option for the quarterback. 1
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If the defensive end crashes in, the quarterback can keep the ball. If the end seals the edge, the quarterback can hand the football to the running back. But RPO also gives the quarterback the option to pass. In BGSU’s matchup with NIU, an inside receiver often ran a bubble screen while the outside receivers ran more conventional routes up the field. In that sense, RPO can package several plays into one: a read option, a screen and a typical pass play. When a team runs RPO passes, it can resemble play action. Telling the difference can be as simple as watching the offensive line. If it blocks for a run, the play was likely packaged. If it pass blocks, which is marked by moving backward, it’s likely play action. The offense’s pace accentuates the effect of RPO. Moving at a no-huddle pace doesn’t allow the defense to substitute personnel, creating similar or base defenses that are easier to take advantage of. Almost like a staring contest, RPO takes advantage when the defense finally blinks. By having so many different routes and combinations, the play draws in linebackers and other players to make their read and expose that read as wrong. When a linebacker makes his read, he typically makes it based on a lineman. But if the lineman blocks for a run and the linebacker makes the “proper” read, the offense can run a receiver through the area the linebacker is supposed to vacate. For quarterbacks, RPO is a basic read. The concept is often regarded as simple because instead of going through a progression from receiver to receiver, the quarterback only has to read a few players to know where to go with his throw. Beyond the chess game of moving pieces, there’s simply a coverage problem, too. “You can’t just cover the quarterback and the running back,” Merket said. “Now you’ve got to cover all areas of the field because you’re going to run somebody shallow, somebody deep and always have that option if the quarterback sees an area that he likes open.” While Briles had been successful running RPO since the 1990s, the rise of Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III helped attract some attention to the scheme. When Griffin moved on to play for the Washington Redskins, some concepts followed, particularly RPO. Mark Dulgerian, a scout for Optimum Scouting and an NFL Network researcher,
said teams weren’t ready for the Redskins to run those types of plays that were tailored to RGIII’s strengths. “It wasn’t a big part of offenses and really RGIII and Baylor put it back on the map,” Dulgerian said. “… I think the NFL coaches started seeing that and started accepting guys from those types of schemes, and said, ‘Hey, let’s try and do it in our offense now.’” Spread-style offenses have been popular in college football. Because of their popularity, many NFL players have skills that fit in spread schemes, forcing NFL offensive coordinators to add packages that fit college schemes. Teams that run at least partial RPO schemes include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks, Dulgerian said. The Buffalo Bills used to run the RPO concept — under former SU head coach Doug Marrone. He had taken it from Syracuse, where it had been successful with a two-star quarterback and no-name receivers. On Nov. 17, 2012, Syracuse trailed Missouri by seven with fewer than six minutes left in a game that could push the Orange into bowl eligibility. Marrone reverted to RPO. Alec Lemon ran a screen while two receivers ran slants toward the middle of the field. But Nassib handed the ball to Jerome Smith, who scampered up the middle to tie the game at 24. Syracuse eventually won the game with 21 seconds left. The win gave Syracuse its second year of bowl eligibility in four seasons after crumbling under the incompetence of former head coach Greg Robinson. But Marrone took his system, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and Syracuse’s relevancy when he left at the end of the season. That was the last time Syracuse found any true standing in college football. Now, the concept returns. Under a coach who has studied it for at least eight years. Who coached under one of the first coaches to use the concept. Who has had proven success with it. All the things Babers promised in his introductory press conference are accomplishments Marrone achieved. Now, Babers can use his own style of offense and put his own stamp on the program. In the last game he coached, Babers won his third conference championship, the pinnacle of his coaching resume. The run-pass option helped get him this far. And it’ll help determine how far he goes. cjlibona@syr.edu | @ChrisLibonati
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Pecking order Syracuse football released its Week 1 depth chart on Monday. The Orange’s season kicks off on Friday against Colgate. See page 14
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THE CHOICE IS YOURS Run-pass option plays key role in the Baylor-style offense Dino Babers brings to Syracuse By Chris Libonati asst. sports editor
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ine plays, 24 yards and 3 minutes 22 seconds handling the ball yielded nothing. Dino Babers’ Bowling Green squad was faltering against Northern Illinois in the early going of last season’s Middle Atlantic Conference Championship Game. Babers, Sean Lewis and Mike Lynch turned the game around on one play call. And then they called it again, again and again. At least 50 times they called the same style of play. They called it so much that Mack Brown and Dave Flemming, who broadcast the game for ESPN, noted how it was burning NIU. They mistook it solely for what they saw most of the time — an inside run out of shotgun. But it was so much more. The Falcons broke the game open during their third drive by running a run-pass option (RPO) play, also called a packaged play. It gives the offense the option to run or pass on the same play. BGSU ran an RPO play 8-of-10 times on the drive. The possession took 2 minutes 40 seconds, the Falcons sped 70 yards in 10 plays and the drive ended with a 4-yard run for a touchdown. “Babers was the first time we really ran run-pass combinations like a lot,” said Ronnie Moore, a Bowling Green wide receiver. “That was our base play: runpass combination.” “It was probably the first play they taught us when they got here,” Moore added later. Expect to see it in see rpo page 14
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James Pierre didn’t qualify with the NCAA
It’s four days from Dino Babers’ debut as Syracuse head coach, when the Orange kicks off against Colgate in the Carrier Dome at 7 p.m. Babers held his first gameweek press conference at SU Monday morning in the Iocolano-Petty Football Wing Auditorium. Here are three things he said.
Syracuse defensive back signee James Pierre failed to qualify and will not join the team this season, Babers said Monday. The head coach has expressed frustration in recent weeks with the length of time it’s taken for Syracuse to find out about Pierre’s arrival. The Orange is already thin in the secondary after training camp
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injuries to redshirt senior Wayne Morgan, redshirt sophomore Rodney Williams and freshmen Evan Foster and Devon Clarke. Pierre could have helped an already beleaguered unit. On the depth chart released Monday morning, redshirt junior Corey Winfield and redshirt sophomore Cordell Hudson are listed as the first-team cornerbacks, with junior Antwan Cordy and sopho-
more Kielan Whitner manning the two safety spots.
Praise for young first-teamers Coleman and Conway Freshman defensive end Kendall Coleman is the only true freshman who made the first team ahead of Friday’s season-opener. He’ll line up opposite redshirt sophomore Chris Slayton after a knee injury presumably shifted redshirt freshman Jake Pickard to
the second team. “I’ve seen a couple of freshmen in 31 years that’s impressed me enough to be someone that’s going to get as many reps as Kendall Coleman’s gonna get,” Babers said. “He does not speak much, but all he does is let his play speak for him. He has made a huge impression on me.” Sophomore Cody Conway will see babers page 14