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The Daily Orange talked to two Syracuse University professors about the recent Ebola outbreak and how it could affect the United States. Page 3
Syracuse soccer allowed a goal for the first time in three and a half weeks, but escaped with a 2-1 home win over Albany on Tuesday night. Page 20
The Syracuse University Marching Band is raising $35,000 to travel to Pittsburgh to perform during the football game. Page 11
All access As colleges, cities add more genderneutral bathrooms, SU lags behind
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Senators to vote on resolution By Sara Swann staff writer
By Maggie Cregan
The University Senate will vote on a resolution on Wednesday reaffirming the need for academic freedom at universities following the firing of a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Steven Salaita had his appointment at U of I revoked after he tweeted his critical opinion of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. As a result of this violation to Salaita’s academic freedom, political science professors and university senators Mark Rupert and Margaret Susan Thompson will introduce a resolution calling on U of I to honor Salaita’s contract as well as reaffirming SU’s commitment to academic freedom. The resolution also “calls upon Chancellor Wise and the Board of
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t seems like a simple enough system: there’s the men’s restroom, and the women’s restroom. For some, it’s not clear why there’s a need for gender-neutral restrooms on campus. But a lack of these restrooms can force many members of the Syracuse University community to endure anxiety-inducing social situations, go out of their way to find a proper restroom or avoid using the restroom altogether. Like SU, universities and cities across the country are actively installing gender-neutral bathrooms to be more inclusive. In December 2012, SU alumna and then-student Erin Carhart conducted a study of SU’s gender-neutral restrooms. Of 137 restrooms in 17 of the campus’s most-trafficked buildings, she found that only eight restrooms were single-occupancy and available to all genders. That’s less than six percent. Rachel Fox von Swearingen, co-chair of the University Senate’s Committee on LGBT Concerns, said that she was shocked about the few available gender-neutral restrooms on campus, given SU’s five-outof-five-star ranking from the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index. “I wasn’t aware that we did not have very many gender-inclusive bathrooms on campus,” she said. “It says something like, ‘Well, we have this great rating, but we’re not actually invested in watching out for those people.’”
what is the aaup? The American Association of University Professors is an organization of about 47,000 professors across the United States with the purpose of advancing academic freedom and shared governance.
The need The list of people who would benefit from having more single-occupancy, gender-neutral bathrooms on campus is “surprisingly long,” said Bryan McKinney, the LGBT Resource Center’s graduate assistant. That list includes not only transgender people but also anyone who identifies as gender-nonconforming or is perceived as gender-nonconforming. Other people who would benefit are parents with young children and people with certain physical disabilities, since single-occupancy bathrooms are more spacious and allow caretakers of another gender to accompany them. Many of SU’s dorms, including Lawrinson and Dell Plain halls, have single-occupancy bathrooms available to either gender. But for students spending long days on campus, the lack of gender-neutral bathrooms continues to pose a problem. For many people who need or prefer gender-neutral restrooms, McKinney said the lack thereof can be “anxiety-inducing,” in addition to the obvious physical discomfort and potential health consequences of “holding
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it,” like urinary tract infections. The lack of gender-neutral restrooms makes trans members of the SU community, and others who don’t identify within the strict gender binary, “feel like they’re
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Trustees to honor the contract of Professor Salaita or to demonstrate, via (American Association for University Professors) recognized procedures of academic due process, that termination is warranted.” “People need to be free to express themselves in controversial or unpopular topics,” Thompson said. “Where do you draw the line? The line is always moving. I don’t think it should be drawn at all.” According to the AAUP, academic freedom entitles teachers see usen page 10
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Professor reflects on life during Bosnian War By Jesse Nichols staff writer
While living under siege during the Bosnian War, Azra Hromadzic fell in love and spent her summers swimming in the Una waterfalls. Hromadzic said these experiences do not reflect the general beliefs people have about life under siege. “You have this idea of people just sitting in basements with their heads in their laps, and just kind of screaming,” Hromadzic said. “We also fell in love, and went out and tried to get the newest music albums.” Hromadzic, now a professor of anthropology at Syracuse University, added that her first date “took place under those bullets.” Eventually, the war, which took place between April 1992 and December 1995, became so overwhelming that Hromadzic and her friends escaped to the Una River. “It had so many waterfalls, (so) being close to that river created a shield to the fighting behind us,” Hromadzic said. She since named her daughter Una in remembrance of the river. As the war ended, Hromadzic was
given the opportunity to study in the U.S. through a scholarship. Two years later, Hromadzic transferred to the University of Pennsylvania where she sought to better understand the war. “I didn’t want to forget what the war smells like, what it feels like,” Hromadzic said. “I felt I had to understand what happened.” Hromadzic said a degree in anthropology familiarized her with the stories of people affected by the war and that her experiences have also allowed her to teach more effectively. Hromadzic is also exploring the effects of war and democratization in her book “Citizens of an Empty Nation,” set to be released this coming spring. Her research comes after watching Bosnia transform into an ethnically divided territory after the war. But throughout these changes during and after the war, she still remembers the little things that make her who she is. “You still want those 501 jeans that you wanted before the war,” Hromadzic said. “It’s not like you stop being that person, but at the same time, everything is transformed.” jlnich02@syr.edu
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SU Libraries is holding a contest where students post photos of their favorite study spaces. The winner gets a reserved table at Bird Library for midterms week. See Thursday’s paper
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs will turn 90 this year and is celebrating the occasion with a series of events that kick off this weekend. See Thursday’s paper
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The University Senate will have its second meeting of the semester on Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. See Thursday’s paper
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national news
the spread of ebola The World Health Organization has reported more than 7.400 cases of Ebola since the inital outbreak in late March. Here is a closer look at the spread of Ebola worldwide.
Here is a round-up of news happening around the nation and the world this week:
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STRUCK DOWN The U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco struck down state bans on same-sex marriage in Idaho and Nevada on Tuesday. The decisions came one day after the Supreme Court upheld appeals court rulings allowing same-sex marriage in five states.
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LIGHTS OUT A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting last week at a Miami nightclub in which 15 people were wounded. By Florida law, the suspect will be charged as a juvenile and will face one charge of attempted first-degree murder, and 14 counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.
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Here are places with reported cases of Ebola organized by the number of cases:
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Guinea 793
Liberia 2,069
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Ask the experts: What does Ebola mean for the US? By Thomas Beckley-Forest staff writer
Since its original outbreak in late March, Ebola, an infectious and generally fatal disease, has become more rampant and has now spread to 11 countries. The World Health Organization has reported more than 7,400 cases and more than 3,400 deaths
from the disease. The current Ebola outbreak has been the deadliest, eclipsing the 1976 outbreak, the year the disease was discovered. Scientists believe bats are the natural reservoir of Ebola, according to The New York Times, and that apes and humans get the disease from eating food that bats have drooled or defecated on.
Countries around the world have taken steps to try and prevent the spread of the disease. President Barack Obama said Monday the United States would increase airline passenger screenings in the U.S. and Africa. Liberia has been most affected by the disease, with a total of 3,834 cases and 2,069 deaths, according to
the World Health Organization. The latest Ebola patient to come to the U.S. arrived on Sept. 30 and is being treated in Dallas. In total, six patients have set foot on U.S. soil, three have recovered and three are still in treatment. The Daily Orange spoke with David Larsen, an associate professor in the department of public health, food see ebola page 5
crime
Student reports being robbed Tuesday morning By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor
A Syracuse University student reported being assaulted by three men on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue on Tuesday around 11:45
a.m., according to a Department of Public Safety notice. The student was walking alone when the three men attacked him from behind. One of the alleged attackers punched the student on the side of the face knocking him
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to the ground. The other alleged attackers grabbed the student’s backpack containing identification cards and electronic devices. All three attackers then ran away and were last seen running through Oak wood Cemeter y,
according to DPS. The student sustained a minor injury and his backpack was later found in Oakwood Cemetery without the identification cards and electronic devices. jmatting@syr.edu
RECEIVING CARE Thomas Duncan, the patient being treated for Ebola in a Dallas hospital, is still in critical condition. He is on a ventilator and receiving kidney dialysis, according to a spokesperson at the hospital. source: chicago tribune
SCIENCE MAJOR AWARD American scientist Shuji Nakamura won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics, along with his colleagues, Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano of Japan. The group invented a new energy efficient and environmentally friendly light source. source: chicago tribune
SPORTS WATER BREAK Police were called to the University of Florida football practice Monday night to break up a fight that broke out between two teammates over a pair of cleats. source: nesn.com
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not actually welcome,” said Fox von Swearingen. “They are daily confronted with this binary gender system,” she said, whether it’s having to mark male or female on a form or having to choose the men’s or women’s restroom. She added that, though the Committee on LGBT Concerns has recently made recommendations to the administration about accommodations in locker rooms and shower rooms, it’s been several years since the issue of gender-neutral restrooms came up in meetings. But that’s likely to change. “I can safely say that it will probably be on the schedule when the committee meets Wednesday,” she said.
A growing trend Colleges across the country are increasingly installing new gender-neutral restrooms or relabeling single-occupancy restrooms once marked men’s, women’s or family. On Friday, Harvard Divinity School tweeted a picture of new signs in Divinity Hall designating an all-gender restroom. Beneath the all-caps label, the signs specified, “Anyone can use this restroom, regardless of gender identity or expression.” Other colleges and universities have done the same in recent months, including Northwestern University, Illinois State
University and Illinois Wesleyan University. On Sept. 29, University of California president Janet Napolitano said that all single-stall restrooms on all 10 of UC’s campuses will be made available to people of all genders and that newly built or renovated buildings should include such restrooms. She also announced that students can apply to use a preferred name on certain school documents, even if their name hasn’t been legally changed — a victory for transitioning transgender students who do not want to be misidentified as the wrong gender by their former first names on university forms. Other institutions, from universities to cities, are creating similar policies to prevent the violence that transgender people can face in restrooms. “There are issues of violence, certainly, that come with gender nonconformity or being visibly gender-nonconforming,” McKinney said, citing the case of Chrissy Lee Polis, a transgender woman who was attacked after she used a women’s restroom in a Baltimore-area McDonald’s in April 2011. A video taken by an apparently unconcerned employee shows Polis being beaten for several minutes, bleeding from the mouth and nearly going into a seizure. A more sweeping policy exists in the District of Columbia, where it’s the law that every single-occupancy restroom in a public place be made
available to people of all genders. In October 2013, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed off on similar legislation that requires all new or renovated city-owned buildings to make gender-neutral restrooms available.
Leading the way Despite such progressive city policies, Sasha Buchert, a staff attorney for the Transgender Law Center in California, said that colleges and universities across the country have been some of the most groundbreaking institutions in making gender-neutral restrooms available. “As far as folks leading the charge, I think we’ve gained the most advancement with the universities around the country,” she said. She added that gender-neutral restrooms can be a necessity for many students to thrive at college, since the question of where to find a restroom, or how to avoid using one, are unnecessary distractions from academics and peer experiences. “The important takeaway point, for me anyway, is, look, transgender and gender-nonconforming youth should be focusing on their schoolwork,” Buchert said. “When you’re focused on which bathroom you should use and which alternative you should take to be able to deal with that situation, that takes away from your ability to be doing what you should be doing. And that’s excelling in your schoolwork.” mmcregan@syr.edu
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ebola studies and nutrition and Sandra Lane, a professor of public health and anthropology, about the disease. The Daily Orange: How would you describe the situation in West Africa with Ebola? Larsen: I think what we’re seeing in Liberia and those places are healthcare systems and infrastructure that aren’t very developed. In Monrovia (the capital of Liberia), it’s a poor city, there’s an issue of manpower and (the Ebola virus) has gotten in front of us. The D.O.: Is there a risk of Ebola spreading within the U.S. and what might that look like? Larsen: I don’t think so. The U.S. healthcare system is suited to deal with things like this very well, and if symptoms are reported, those patients will be immediately quarantined and officials will trace everyone they’ve been in contact with. The case in Dallas was an isolated case. The D.O.: What can be done to contain the virus? Larsen: Since the Ebola virus is spread by bodily fluids, and is not a viral illness, containment is fairly straightforward. When people become symptomatic, they should be quarantined along with anyone they have come into contact with, to ensure that the virus doesn’t spread. It also helps that Ebola is only infectious if symptomatic, so it can be addressed immediately. Lane: Identify and isolate anyone with potential Ebola. In the US that would be anyone who has come from a country that has Ebola within 21 days and has a fever. Identify any people who were in direct contact with the Ebola-infected person during the time that that person had symptoms. Watch those individuals for 21 days. Healthcare workers must wear protective clothing while car-
ing for Ebola patients. The D.O.: How do you see public health policy and customs policy being affected, and what do you think should be done? Larsen: I think we’re not quite at the point of border restrictions… there’s no need to vamp up costs unnecessarily. Precautions are key, and healthcare workers or anyone else traveling from West Africa should be monitored in some way, and health officials should be tracing everyone they contact with. Lane: Some people are advocating closing the borders. I do not agree. Rapid identification, isolation and follow up of potentially exposed contacts is a much better strategy. Ebola may also make us aware of the flaws in our own system, like in the Texas hospital case. The D.O.: What are some of the biggest concerns in your mind pertaining to this epidemic? Larsen: It wasn’t expected to spread in West Africa, as it has never been an issue where it’s spread until now. Because of how it’s transmitted, Ebola doesn’t jump from community to community easily. The fact that it’s spread from Guinea to Liberia and Sierra Leone was a surprise. In history it’s always burned itself out before this point. A big concern right now is whether the outbreak will spread in Nigeria, but Doctors Without Borders have been containing it there. The D.O.: What can people do to protect themselves from infection? Larsen: I’d say being careful in airports is a good idea. If you come into contact with someone traveling from West Africa, be aware of that. The best move for people who might have the virus is to get in contact with health authorities because while they will be isolated, they will also receive the best possible care. Most Ebola patients die from dehydration. It’s survivable. tjbeckle@syr.edu
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Millennials should choose careers based on passion, not money
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ll work and no play make an uninspired employee. As it turns out, only 37 percent of college graduates who received business degrees are “strongly interested in the work they do,” according to a Thursday Gallup-Purdue Index. This percentage, compared to other types of degrees, showed people who majored in business to be significantly less engaged in their work. The survey examined graduates from four different subject areas: social sciences and education, sciences and engineering, arts and humanities and business. This is a rude awakening for many millennials who have chosen a specific career path thinking it could make them a lot of money, as some who choose business careers might do. So the question is, should millennials follow their passions with the risk of not making a hefty amount of money? Or should they instead study a subject that might bore them, but has a guaranteed safety net?
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In almost all cases, I think it’s better to pursue something you’re passionate about, instead of pursuing something solely based on perceived financial security. According to a Sept. 4 Washington Post article, 79 percent of millennials said it’s better to have a job that is enjoyable, rather than one with a lot of zeros in the check. This however, doesn’t mean that passion and money can’t mix together. Although there are many cases where someone’s passion wouldn’t necessarily lead them to a pot of gold, sometimes, working on something you enjoy can actually inspire you to be more creative and dedicate more time and effort. In fact, a lot of the time, finding something
people enjoy doing for a living also correlates to helping improve the world we live in. The Washington Post article also stated that approximately 86 percent of millennials want to pursue a career that “does some good in the world.” With this said, about two-thirds of this percentage state that they don’t know what that career is yet. That explains the fact that around 91 percent of millennials surveyed expect to work somewhere for less than three years, according to a report by the Future Workplace. This lack of commitment does not mean our generation isn’t hard-working. Instead, many young millennials don’t really know what they are passionate about. The only way for them to find and realize what they are passionate about is through personal experience, which happens by sometimes bouncing from job to job and trying to find the most enjoyable one. Even Steve Jobs, entrepreneur and former CEO of Apple Inc. said the company believes that “people with passion can change the world
for the better.” While many dream of living in a large house and having financial overf low from a sensible career, the 83 percent of business degree graduates who aren’t “strongly interested” in their work show the lackluster side of that dream. With people working an average of five to six days a week, from early mornings until late evenings, I don’t think the reward of a high salary is worth the hours of uninspiring and uninteresting work. It’s probably terrifying to pursue something that may not necessarily pay for an extravagant lifestyle. However, millennials should overcome their fears by putting their interests ahead of money. The daily reward of a career that inspires you is worth more than any paycheck.
Tamara Rasamny is a junior international relations and newspaper and online journalism dual major. Her column appears weekly. She can be reached at twrasamn@syr.edu.
letter to the editor
Adjunct feels ‘exploited,’ ‘underrepresented’ by university The Syracuse University community needs to be aware of the growing demographics of precarious populations on campus. These include adjunct faculty, part-time temporary staff members and students. Many students and staff — and nearly all adjuncts — are already working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Many will spend decades re-paying student debt. I write as an individual in all of these categories, and I am not alone. I am an adjunct faculty member in the department of Transmedia, the Communications Coordinator at Light Work and a 2008 alumna. According to http://www.syr.edu/about/ facts.html, SU employs 1,043 full-time faculty, 94 part-time faculty and 472 adjunct
faculty. Thirty-five percent of SU’s faculty is part-time or adjunct. By definition, adjuncts are peripheral. Often teaching several classes per semester for low pay and no benefits, we frequently feel exploited and underrepresented. According to fastforwardsyracuse.syr.edu, there is only one part-time instructor out of 91 working group members included in the Chancellor’s comprehensive effort to strategize SU’s future. Seeing as we make up more than a third of the faculty, this is troubling. Last year, I was thrilled to accept an adjunct teaching position at SU. I taught 5 courses last year and was paid $17,229.45 with no benefits. I could not afford to pay my student loans. As faculty, I am concerned about the
financial/debt burdens students take on to fund their educations. Our best students make it work despite all odds, but I can’t help wonder how much more they could be doing if many didn’t have to spend 30 plus hours a week working to cover living expenses, while taking loans to cover ever-increasing tuition. Today’s graduate students will become tomorrow’s adjuncts. Many staff would like to work full time, but cannot, because those are not the jobs being posted. For example, my current staff position is a part-time temporary, hourly position at 30 hours a week. I do not qualify for benefits. Many others are in similar positions. Employing part time workers is a well-worn strategy for profitable corporations over the last 30 years, but it
should not be a strategy for non-profit institutions of higher learning. I sincerely hope the new administration’s Strategic Plan will consider the realities of the ever-growing precarious populations on campus. More justice and fairness should be brought to the workers and students that make SU possible. I call upon the new administration to make academic life less painful and precarious for all. Jessica Posner Adjunct Faculty, Transmedia, College of Visual and Performing Arts Communications Coordinator, Light Work/Community Darkrooms Summa Cum Laude, Class of 2008 Newhouse School of Public Communications
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‘Principles for American Renewal’ could unify Republican Party
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n Thursday, the Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus, made a speech at George Washington University where he outlined the GOP’s 11 “Principles for American Renewal.” This action is the right move, especially considering that Republicans are largely seen as the party of “no.” The Republican Party desperately needs a facelift in which we become a party for policies rather than have the image of being against everything. Priebus’ speech outlined 11 principles that enforce the three “core values” of the GOP: a strong economy, a strong society, and a strong defense. Overall, these principles are general. Most of them do not fight for a specific policy. Instead, they reinforce basic ideas that almost all conservatives agree on, such as defending the Constitution and school choice. This speech is very reminiscent of Newt Gingrich’s and Dick Armey’s Contract with America.
CHRIS PULLIAM
COOL, CALM, CONSERVATIVE
In 1994, the Republican Party had Gingrich and Armey write a document that outlined what a GOP majority in the House of Representatives would fight for. This measure proved effective when Gingrich became Speaker of the House after November of 1994. The 11 Principles for American Renewal shares similar goals and timing with the Contract with America. Both attempted to capture a house of Congress and both were released weeks before Election Day. But an important distinction needs to be made. Priebus is trying to present a united front with a positive message in a party that is largely divided and most certainly full of negativity. The divide between Tea Party conserva-
tives and Establishment conservatives seems bitter and largely based on how the media covers right-wing politics. Considering instances such as the government shutdown in 2013 and the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor earlier this year to the Tea Party newcomer, Dave Brat, there is no question that the GOP has the qualities of a dysfunctional family. It is easy to say what Republicans are against. In fact, Establishment and Tea Party conservatives usually have an easy time agreeing on what they are against, such as the Affordable Care Act. The ability of the GOP to unite against an issue is well appreciated, but it is time for the Republicans to move toward using that energy for something, rather than for being against something. Considering the ideological and political divide in the GOP, this is much easier said than done. However, this speech by Priebus is certainly a step in the right direction. The Principles for American Renewal
allow Americans to better understand what a Republican majority in the Senate will do to help the United States. Perhaps even more importantly than this, the speech switches the perceived focus of the GOP from being against to being for, while also energizing both factions of the Republican Party. Both Tea Party and Establishment conservatives can get behind the principles with a sound mind and a sound heart. I tip my hat to Priebus. As a young Establishment conservative, I often find my political team frustratingly — but oftentimes justifiably — negative. It is beyond refreshing to see a compact list that all Republicans can get behind regardless of what kind of conservative you identify as. Let’s hope this speech is as successful as the Contract with America. Nov. 4 will be the day of judgment. Chris Pulliam is a sophomore policy studies and political science major. His column appears weekly. He can be reached at clpullia@syr.edu.
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Bathrooms should be gender-neutral Syracuse University needs to increase the number of single-occupancy gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. In December 2012, SU alumna and then-student Erin Carheart conducted a study of genderneutral bathrooms on campus. Of the 137 bathrooms in 17 of the most-trafficked buildings, only eight restrooms were single-occupancy and gender-neutral. The University Senate’s Committee on LGBT Concerns plans on discussing the lack of gender-neutral bathrooms when the committee meets on Wednesday. The lack of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus creates a non-inclusive and uncomfortable environment for transgender people, people who identify as gender non-conforming and people who are perceived as gender non-con-
forming. Within the past few years, SU has made progress by installing single-occupancy gender- bathrooms in residence halls such as Lawrinson, Sadler and Haven. The university should continue this progress by installing gender-neutral bathrooms whenever dorms are renovated. But more attention needs to be paid to on-campus buildings like Schine Student Center, Bird Library and even the Carrier Dome. Students should not feel anxiety over what bathroom to use when leaving their dorms. And any transgender person visiting campus or attending a game at the Carrier Dome should not feel uncomfortable when faced with the choice of only men’s and women’s restroom. Creating gender-neutral, single occupancy bathrooms will also benefit people with disabilities
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who need extra space or assistance, parents with young children and anyone who does not feel comfortable using a communal restroom. A transition to gender-neutral bathrooms wouldn’t inconvenience anyone, and would benefit many. While an eventual change to all bathrooms would be ideal, the university should start by adding more single-occupancy gender-neutral bathrooms to those high-traffic buildings. Gender-neutral bathrooms could be installed during building renovations. For example, while Bird Library is undergoing renovations, the university should consider adding gender-neutral bathrooms. Installing gender-neutral bathrooms in buildings and dorms is an important step for the university in creating a more inclusive and comfortable environment for everyone on campus.
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University should implement seasonal campus bike share program
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yracuse University has, like any smart institution, attempted to brand itself as environmentally conscious. According to a Sept. 30 Daily Orange article, SU is one of the largest private universities to commit to a net zero greenhouse gas emissions plan, estimated to be completed in 2040. Currently, roughly 35 percent of the university’s annual electrical usage is represented in its purchasing of Green-e certified energy certificates, which are meant to reduce the university’s overall environmental impact. A recent protest urging SU to divest from fossil fuel industries is the latest action on campus emphasizing sustainable energy reform. News Editor Editorial Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Presentation Director Photo Editor Art Director Copy Chief Development Editor Social Media Producer Video Editor Web Developer Asst. News Editor
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In addition, over 100 SU and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students attended the climate march in NYC earlier this month. SU and its student body are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious. It’s time for the university to take another, easy step toward becoming more eco-friendly: a bike share program. A Sunday East Village Magazine article reported that the University of Michigan-Flint will reintroduce its campus bike share program. UniAsst. News Editor Asst. News Editor Asst. Feature Editor Asst. Feature Editor Asst. Sports Editor Asst. Sports Editor Asst. Photo Editor Asst. Photo Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Design Editor Asst. Copy Editor Asst. Copy Editor Asst. Copy Editor Asst. Copy Editor Asst. Copy Editor Asst. Copy Editor
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versity bike shares are on the rise and quickly gaining speed. ESF joined hundreds of colleges nationwide last year with the launch of its new bike-sharing program. For a $20 membership fee, ESF students are entitled to unlimited rides throughout the year, according to college’s website. Communal transportation is also on the rise, as exemplified by the international success of Zipcar, a car sharing program which shares similarities in structure to bike shares worldwide. To me, there is absolutely no reason why SU shouldn’t take the next step and create a bike share system on and around campus. The risks are low. In ESF’s model in order to access a bicycle, students are required to sign a waiver form
acknowledging that they assume any risk that occurs to them while riding. With injury liability accounted for, there are no downsides. A bike share system will not only ref lect well on the university but will be well received by the students. Effective yet cheap, a bike share program could help anyone and everyone. Whether a student misses the South Campus bus and needs to get to class or a Euclid house dweller just wants to feel the breeze on his way to campus, there is no one way to use a bike share system. A bike share could also serve as a great tool for freshmen who generally lack access to cars to explore the city more conveniently and time sensitively.
It would make most sense for this system to be seasonal. There is a reason seeing a biker in a Syracuse winter is a rarity. The ice creates treachery at every moment and although the university would not be liable for any crashes, violent accidents involving a university-sanctioned bicycle would be unfavorable. The impending winter would be the right time to organize the system, completing all necessary paperwork for spring 2015. SU should stay consistent with its sustainable mission and implement a campus-wide bike share system.
Azor Cole is a junior public relations major and geography minor. His column appears weekly. He can be reached at azcole@syr.edu.
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JPMorgan Chase confirms breach, community reacts By Ali Linan contributing writer
While JPMorgan Chase & Co. is only the latest bank to suffer a security breach, a Syracuse University program is working to prevent similar cyber-attacks from occurring in the future. Last week, Chase confirmed that a cyber-attack first reported in July had compromised information from 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. It was revealed that through using an employee’s password, hackers pulled off one of the largest cyber-attacks in the company’s history, gaining access to millions of accounts and taking with them customer names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. Social security numbers, passwords and account numbers were not taken, the company said. While the cyber-attack affected people all over the country, the breach was particularly newsworthy at SU due to the university’s close ties with Chase and the close proximity of Chase banks to campus. These kinds of cyber-attacks are the kinds of incidents SU and Chase have been working together to solve for the past five years. Beginning in 2009, Chase began an internship program at SU, giving students the opportunity to work for the company in the information technology and cybersecuri-
ty department. Gina Lee-Glauser, the vice president for research at SU, said students enrolled in the internship program don’t do side work or small jobs for the company; they have real jobs in areas such as security and product validation. The offices where students work are in Lyman Hall, but they are kept separate from SU, Lee-Glauser said. She added that the students interning for JPMorgan Chase are fortunate to be able to work while on campus, but the work done is not associated with SU as a whole. As for students who bank at Chase, Lee-Glauser advises that, “when going on online shopping, only use one credit card so that if it is compromised, it is easily tracked and it can be fixed quickly.” Chase also said in a press release that the organization suggests its customers regularly watch over their accounts in order to prevent credit cards from being stolen. Imaris Reyes, an undeclared freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, just opened an account at Chase Bank and said she’s worried about the breach. If Reyes knew about the cyber-attack prior, she said she may not have considered changing to the bank. Paul Thomas, a store manager at CVS, said the cyber-attack is concerning. “It definitely makes me concerned how a big corporation can be hacked into with all of the security that they have,” he said. avlinan@syr.edu
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shopping around Owner of ShoppingTown Mall plans to restore reputation, attract more tenants By Anagha Das staff writer
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hoppingTown Mall, a regional shopping center in Dewitt, has been under new management for a year, and the mall’s owners are ready to build the mall back to its former reputation. The new owner— Moonbeam Capital Investments LLC — bought the mall in an auction, has been talking to new tenants about signing leases and will file an initial site plan early next year. The mall’s future plans include gaining more retail stores and improving its occupancy, said James Tull, the director of management for MCI. Tull said the company thinks ShoppingTown can fill a need in the market for retail, and there is a demand for retail in DeWitt. This need will get the mall back to its previous position with the community, he said. Anna Khavulya, the marketing and specialty leasing director of MCI added that the team believes ShoppingTown is in a very good location and has great tenants. “With a little bit of love and redevelopment, we believe it can again become a destination for the community,” Khavulya said. ShoppingTown was foreclosed three years ago after its previous owner, Macerich, did not pay a balloon payment of $39 million due on the mall’s mortgage, Tull said. MCI thought the mall would be a good investment and bought it in 2013, he added. The mall will not be foreclosed again, because MCI owns the property, so there is no mortgage, Tull said. ShoppingTown has yet to sign more leases, but the company is currently talking to several national stores, he said. “We’re getting ready to do some building modifications that we feel some tenants will like, and we’re also getting ready to go to the planning board,” Tull said. “I think it’ll make a huge difference to the mall and the community.”
ShoppingTown Mall in Dewitt was foreclosed three years ago. Now, the shopping complex is looking toward the future. The owners are looking to add retail stores and become a relevant part of the community once again. yilin zhou contributing photographer
MCI is still in the process of redeveloping the mall. The company is currently figuring out which tenants are the best to bring in, and want to make sure ShoppingTown becomes a prime location for the Dewitt community, Khavulya said. ShoppingTown struggled with tenants in the past, but the mall has recently gotten a boost of business from the Central New York Playhouse, a local theatre. Dustin Czarny, the artistic director of the CNY Playhouse said he’s had a great relationship with the mall, and since the start of this year, 12,000 people have visited the Playhouse. The Playhouse has events every Thursday through Sunday. When the theater is not putting on shows, it is either rehearsing, stage building or holding auditions. The theater has a wide variety of entertainment including traditional and non-traditional Broadway shows, comedy and magic nights, Czarny said. “Moonbeam has been very good about fixing
up the mall. I’m very hopeful that their future plans are going to include expanding ShoppingTown to national tenants,” he said.
know the owner •Moonbeam Capital Investments, LLC has an expertise in redeveloping run-down commercial and residential estates. •MCI’s real estate portfolio contains more than 10 million square feet of gross leasable space. •MCI owns shopping malls, super regional shopping centers, office centers/buildings, apartment buildings and hotels. source: moonbeam capital investments’ website
Czarny said he believes ShoppingTown is a different type of mall that some people prefer
because they like to support local businesses. “ShoppingTown will never compete with Destiny on size and choices, but some customers want a smaller destination where they can buy from local stores and find convenient parking,” he said. “It has kind of turned into an entertainment spot, with the Playhouse, a movie theatre and gymnastics center.” Tull added that CNY Playhouse likes the location of ShoppingTown because of the local community, and this connection has been working great for their business. Khavulya said ShoppingTown is more of a family-oriented, community mall than other shopping centers in the area. She added that this is a quality the company hopes to preserve. “The plan is to keep it a destination for the community,” she said. “Shoppers love coming to the mall because it’s a smaller community mall, closer to them and easier to get to.” amdas@syr.edu
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“to full freedom in research and in the publication of the results” and “to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject.” The AAUP also says: “when they speak or write as citizens, they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline.” In October 2013, Salaita left his tenured teaching position at Virginia Tech to accept a tenured faculty appointment at U of I where he would teach in the American Indian stud-
It’s a chilling effect that spreads like ripples and may eventually affect SU — that’s why we want to take action now. Mark Rupert political science professor
ies program beginning in January 2014. But university officials including U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise, withdrew Salaita’s appointment after the former professor posted his views of Israel on Twitter. According to an article from The Guardian, one of his tweets read: “Only Israel can murder around 300 children in the span of a few weeks and insist that it is the victim.” “If (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu appeared on TV with a necklace made from the teeth of Palestinian children, would anybody be surprised?” read another one of
Salaita’s tweets, according to an article from the Chicago Tribune. The whole situation is highly unethical, Thompson said. Salaita was promised a tenured position and that, along with academic freedom, should have protected him, but it didn’t, she said. That’s why the situation is troubling, she added. Many of the people outraged by the tweets were influential donors, Rupert said, and this pressured university officials to do something about Salaita’s tweets. One way to protect professors is to have a commitment to basic academic freedom, Rupert added. “These issues are not limited to one university or one person. Broad issues of administrators taking more power away from professors to avoid controversy and appease donors happen nationwide. No school is immune to those pressures,” Rupert said. “It’s a chilling effect that spreads like ripples and may eventually affect SU — that’s why we want to take action now.” Pat Cihon, president of SU’s chapter of the AAUP, has no doubts that the resolution will pass. “I don’t think there’s a whole lot of discussion to be had and I don’t anticipate any problems with it passing. It’s a no-brainer,” he said. The point of a university is to explore different and new ideas. Without the free exchange of thoughts and ideas, one person can dictate how things are and what is right and what is wrong, Cihon said. Thompson added that while people may not always agree with certain opinions, that doesn’t diminish an individual’s right to state those opinions. “Anyone can disagree with something someone says, but they still need to defend their right to say it,” Thompson said. smswann@syr.edu
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Nonprofit fundraises to travel Nourish International plans paint event to raise money for Uganda trip By Jackie Frere feature editor
Syracuse University football fans did more than just boo the Louisville Cardinals mascot on Friday — they painted it. The SU chapter of Nourish International, a nonprofit student group that fights global poverty, created banners for the last home football game with the opposing team’s logo and mascot. Fans donated money to throw paint
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MEGAN JORDAN, who plays the cymbals, and the rest of the Syracuse University Marching Band may be headed to Pittsburgh for an upcoming away football game. The band is raising money on ‘CuseFunder, a crowdfunding website for SU projects. spencer bodian staff photographer
Marching band raises money to travel to away football game By Claire Moran staff writer
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or the first time, the Syracuse University football team might hear boos and jeers drowned out by the familiar sounds of the Syracuse University Marching Band at away games this year. With three days left in its crowdfunding campaign, SUMB has raised 87 percent of its fundraising goal to perform during the away football game at Pittsburgh. Last year, SUMB band took a
high-profile trip to MetLife Stadium to perform at the pre-game show for Super Bowl XLVIII. This year they’re looking to take a trip to Pitt on Nov. 22. In order to raise the money to send its members to perform at the game, the marching band launched a crowdfunding campaign on ‘CuseFunder. The marching band set out to raise $35,000 to cover things such as transportation, housing and food. So far the group has raised $30,860. “To have the band present at a football game, whether it’s in the Dome, in Pittsburgh or anywhere is very, very logical when you remember that college bands are the authentic sound of college sports and are a real big part of and are tightly intertwined with intercollegiate athletics,” said Justin Mertz, the director of the marching band.
When Syracuse joined the ACC last year, Mertz and his colleagues
every dollar counts Here is what individual donations can do for the Syracuse University Marching Band.
$25: Feeds two band
members $44: Pays for overnight accommodations for one band member $75: Transports one member to the game $100: Helps transport equipment — instruments podiums and more. $200: Sponsors one band member for the entire trip collected data about other bands in the conference. They found that
other teams in the ACC often travel to perform during away games. “We were the only band that wasn’t going to any away games to support the team, and we thought that was something that we should really try and solve,” he said. Based on the success of a campaign for new uniforms last year, the marching band partnered with ‘CuseFunder and the Office of Advancement in the School of Visual and Performing Arts to start the project, Mertz said. He added that members chose the Pittsburgh game because it was within driving distance of Syracuse. Mertz said SUMB is on track to collect the money the group needs, but if is unable to do so, he thinks the band members will still be able to attend the game. “Because we are so close to see marching
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and destroy the mascot in order to show their Orange pride before the game. Nourish raised $230 during its first “venture,” or event, called Paint Out Poverty, and is planning to host another venture on Saturday for SU’s Homecoming game against Florida State. “Last week was our trial run, and it went really well. Now we learned a couple tricks on how to make it better for this week,” said Haley Kulakowski, president of Nourish. Kulakowski, a junior international relations and policy studies double major, said due to SU policy, the group had to scout out locations off campus to graffiti the Cardinal. Members decided to split up into two different locations with high foot traffic: Walnut Park and Euclid Avenue. The Nourish members in Walnut Park moved around tailgates and received generous amounts of money from SU fans Kulakowski added. When other chapters of Nourish see nourish page 12
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marching band finishing, if we don’t finish, it is my belief that the university will find a way to make the trip happen,” Mertz said. “The marching band is a community good that touches every aspect of the university, and it’s a really nice thing to be able to create a little bit of a home field advantage at an away game.” The page for the ‘CuseFunder campaign lets donors know what their money goes to. For example, a $25 contribution feeds two band members or a $75 donation covers transportation for one band member to the game. Jeff Comanici, assistant dean in the Office
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of Advancement for the College of Visual and Performing Arts, helped with the marketing of the campaign. He said that he was happy to see support from new donors. Comanici added that sending the band members on the trip would “enhance the student experience with the band.” Senior Anthony Veiga, a drum major for SUMB, said that traveling to away games is a good experience for the band members and a good way to represent the university. Said Viega: “We are a good marching band, and it’s a good image for us to at least try to go out into public places that aren’t necessarily the Syracuse community, just so we can shed some light on how great the Syracuse community is.” clmoran@syr.edu
The Syracuse University Marching Band did research after joining the ACC and found that other schools’ bands often travel to away games. chase gaewski staff photographer
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here are a lot of differences between Jennifer Lawrence and myself. For starters, she’s 4 inches taller than me. She wears a larger dress size. Her feet are bigger than mine. And she has significantly less privacy than I do. As the celebrity nude photo scandal progresses, more photos are surfacing and more reasons to question our security and privacy are popping up. Celebrities including Lawrence, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kate Upton and Kim Kardashian have fallen victim to the disastrous vulnerability of the Internet. This scandal should serve as two very important lessons: first of all, be safe on the Internet. This means watch out for phishing, don’t give out your login credentials, and keep an eye out for scams. Second, and most importantly, keep your private parts private. Honestly, there’s no need to take a photo of yourself with nothing on. Sending it to your significant other? Tell him or her to come and get it instead. Looking good today? Cool, take a mental snapshot. You don’t need your friend seeing that when she scrolls through your photos on your phone. According to an Oct. 1 Page Six article, “over a dozen female actresses, models and athletes” are planning a potential $100 million lawsuit against Google regarding the searchable images. Marty Singer, a Hollywood lawyer, wrote a letter to the head business executives at Google, citing his support of the potential lawsuit against Google for its failure to take down images and for earning “multimillions of dollars on a weekly basis over the rights and protections of individuals.” Google, in response, has removed leaked photos from its social counterparts — YouTube, Blogger and Google Plus — but only because the images violate community standards, according to an Oct. 3 BBC article. Google said it will take a different approach
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nourish in colleges across the country have their own Paint Out Poverty ventures, they usually consist of donors painting over the word “poverty.” But the SU group decided to make it more fun and pump up the fans by painting over mascots, said Eliza Kinnealey, a senior international relations major and venture director of Nourish. The money raised will go toward the global development project of Nourish, which is focused on improving the global health network of Uganda. Kinnealey said the money will fund different objectives within the project, building pit latrines and helping women start their own businesses. “We know that whatever we make through these ventures, like Paint Out Poverty, fund these projects,” Kinnealey said. “We buy materials, like shovels, and make these projects successful with the help of the Syracuse community.” Last semester with the help of Nourish, 14 SU students traveled to northern Uganda for six weeks to implement their projects. This summer, the group hopes to continue
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with its search engine and will remove images when they see a copyright violation. Another trait I don’t have in common with Lawrence is her influential voice and outreach. In this case, it works both for her and against her. While everyone who watches movies will be interested in seeing a naked photo of her, she has the ability to demand that something needs to done about the existence of those photos. She can make someone pay for this leak, and that person will pay big. As non-celebrities, you and I do not have this upper hand. Remember that millions of people care if a nude, personal and private photo of a celebrity is available through an easy Google search. Nude photos won’t become news if they’re stolen from you. They’ll just be embarrassing, hurtful and damaging. And you won’t be able to pressure Google to take them down. Lawrence is more popular than me. The odds of her accounts’ security being breached are obviously much larger than mine. While celebrities face a bigger risk of being hacked, we normal people have to be more careful of who we share our personal images with. Save the goods for when you’re with someone in real life — in person. It won’t be so sexy when everyone can see it. The nude photo leaks are essentially a sex crime. This is real. Lawrence and I both face the risk of having our personal identities being exploited at the hands of Internet users. The only difference is that J-Law’s boobs are more famous than mine. Georgie Silvarole is a sophomore newspaper and online journalism major. Her column appears weekly. You can reach her at gmsilvar@syr.edu or on Twitter at @gsilvarole.
making more sustainable projects for the people of Uganda, specifically the people of the Oyam District. Joyce LaLonde, the Nourish projects director, said the group raised more than $7,000 last year and that the SU chapter was one of the top performing groups in the U.S. It was also the first year that Nourish had a chapter on SU’s campus. “This year, of course we want to raise more. The more money we raise, the better the projects will be, the more impact we will be able to have,” said LaLonde, a sophomore broadcast and digital journalism and international relations double major. “These ventures really matter in how effective our projects will be this summer.” Members in Nourish come from all walks of life, LaLonde said, with a common goal to help those in need. Without its members, Nourish wouldn’t be able to improve the lives of Ugandans each year. “The model of Nourish is great,” LaLonde said. “They do it right. You’re giving back. You’re doing something important. You’re making sustainable change.” jmfrere@syr.edu | @jackie_frere
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Senior explores passion through blog, internship By Clare Ramirez asst. feature editor
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ive years ago, Leah Shkolnick attended Houston Fashion Week because Christian Siriano would be there, and she loved his designs. But she didn’t know she would end up landing an internship to work for him. “I was with my mom, and we were sitting in random seats, and his business manager sits by us,” said Shkolnick, a Texas native. “We were just talking to her about how much we love (Siriano), and then she goes, ‘You seem like great people. Why don’t you come to Neiman’s tomorrow and meet him?’” The senior fashion design major has since been interning with Siriano every summer and winter break and has also worked during New York Fashion Week for six seasons in the past two years. Shkolnick said that because she now has more knowledge and experience about the fashion industry, she has been given more tasks, such as making patterns and sewing flowers on ball gowns. “It’s just a friendly environment and a really fun place to be able to go to over breaks,” Shkolnick said. As blogs gained more prominence in the fashion world, Shkolnick started becoming more interested in the industry. She saw bloggers making careers out of their own designs and ideas and realized that her passion could potentially be her profession. Shkolnick then started her own blog “85 Dresses,” which she named for the many dresses she owns but doesn’t always wear. These include vintage dresses that are elaborate, fragile or incredibly detailed, as well as more
LEAH SHKOLNICK has interned for Christian Siriano, Jen Kao and Honor. Shkolnick has worked backstage during New York Fashion Week and attended London Fashion Week when she studied abroad. She also runs a blog called “85 Dresses.” courtesy of leah shkolnick
modern cocktail dresses. “I have way too many dresses,” she said. “When my mom asks me why I buy all these things that I never wear, I tell her, ‘I dress for the life I want, and not the life I have.” Shkolnick said her blog is a visual journal of what she likes to wear and what inspires her. As a blogger, Shkolnick challenges herself to write as much as she can, but as a designer, she also challenges herself to think outside the box. “I put a lot of effort into my designs, and I take a lot of time,” Shkolnick said. “I don’t want to show bad work or bad quality, and I just think it’s going to hurt yourself if you don’t give it all you have.” As part of the fashion design program, Shkolnick studied abroad in England last spring at the London College of Fashion. “It was incredible to go to London Fashion Week,” Shkolnick said. “It was the first time I’ve been to a fashion week where I haven’t had to work, and you can tell that the people are wearing (their outfits) because they like to dress that way, not because they like to be photographed.” Indradevi Nuon, a fashion design major and one Shkolnick’s flatmates in London, said the two were excited and nervous to have the opportunity to study at the prestigious fashion school.
“Leah’s very sophisticated and classy, but with a touch of color, and also somewhat whimsical with her designs,” Nuon said. “She has a really strong work ethic, really passionate about fashion design, and I honestly can’t see her doing anything else outside of fashion.” Ever since Shkolnick returned from London, she realized that the European culture had an influence on her personal style. “I’ve noticed that I’ve worn more neutrals and paid more attention to small details such as pockets and zippers,” she said. “In London, what you see is a lot of knits and tailoring and black, navy, gray and ivory. I’m a big prints and colors person, but ever since I got back, I’ve been toning it down. Shkolnick’s plans for after graduation involve moving to New York City, but her ultimate goal, she said, is to someday have a brand of her own. For now, she wants to be able to work and associate with other designers while she can. “You just need to put all your knowledge and the ideas that you have out there for everyone,” Shkolnick said. “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your designs and seeing what you make become reality.” clramire@syr.edu | @clareramirez_
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mcdonald anyone gets a fair shake if they get demoted after five games,” McDonald said at the media opportunity on Tuesday. McDonald walked across the hallway in the football wing and with Lester not available just yet, reporters gathered around him. He discussed his role moving forward, his relationship with Lester and Shafer, and the feeling of being demoted to solely being the Orange’s wide receivers coach. Early on in his interview, McDonald noted that Syracuse was fourth in the ACC in total offense before losing to Louisville and added that he thought the offense was in a better spot now than it was this time last year. And after defending the job he’d done as offensive coordinator, McDonald detailed how the weekend played out. After talking with Shafer on Saturday night, McDonald zoned out from his film analysis. He drove home and tried to regroup. He cried. He talked to his mom. He read the Bible. He said he didn’t sleep much that night. “You wake up and you hope everything was a dream and then you realize it’s not a dream,” he said. On Sunday, Shafer announced the news to the team and practice went on as usual, McDonald said. The Lester-led SU offense met for the first time and McDonald had to adjust to being the one not talking through the meeting or blowing the whistle to stop plays in practice. When the Orange takes the field against No. 1 Florida State on Saturday at noon, McDonald will be on the sideline, and his spot will be taken by a graduate assistant who will chart plays next to Lester up in the booth. “I’m hurt, I’m angry, I’m frustrated,” McDonald said. The Syracuse coaches have not discussed McDonald’s recruiting role since the coaching switch, he said. He didn’t speculate on what his future in Syracuse looks like, but didn’t commit to SU beyond this season, either. “Syracuse doesn’t need George McDonald to be Syracuse,” he said. “I mean, Syracuse was before I got here and it’ll be after whenever it’s time for me to go. They’ll continue to get great players.” As the wide receivers coach, McDonald said he can give the unit undivided attention, and said it’s time for him to epitomize how he has taught them to act. “I can’t leave because I’ve asked them to invest so much in what we were doing,” McDonald said, “and to give me so much, so I can’t — just because I’m not happy — turn my back on these kids because none of them have ever turned their back on me.” He also said he couldn’t rule anything out, and that he never thought he’d be in this situation. On Monday, McDonald’s players went back to their same classes with their same professors. They started another week. He went to work coaching the same football team, but in a reduced role. And some time during the day, he said, he cried again. “The biggest thing that I always tell guys is that if you work really hard and you’re not successful, you can’t be mad because you know you gave everything that you had,” McDonald said. “And I really believe I gave it everything I had.” pmdabbra@syr.edu | @PhilDAbb jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_
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Orange gives up 2nd goal of year on error by Bono, defense By Josh Hyber staff writer
Since allowing a goal against Notre Dame on Sept. 13, Alex Bono went almost 540 minutes without allowing another. But early in the second half of Syracuse’s match against Albany on Tuesday night, Bono allowed a shot from Afonso Pinheiro to squeak just inside his near post. It was Bono’s first mistake in almost a month, and with the score knotted at one, it put the Orange in a place it hadn’t been all season: tied and not scoreless. Still, the No. 4 Orange (10-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast) escaped with a 2-1 victory over Albany (3-4-5, 1-0 American East) on Tuesday night on midfielder Alex Halis’ score with nine minutes remaining in regulation. “They say that a goal is not one person’s fault, it’s more of a plane crash,” Bono said.
in the middle anyway Before Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over Albany, Syracuse’s defense hadn’t allowed a goal since Sept. 13 in a 1-0 loss to Notre Dame. Here’s what Syracuse accomplished during the three and a half weeks in between goals allowed:
Wins: 5 National ranking spots moved up: 16 Goals: 8
“The plane doesn’t just go down and crash. The engine comes down, and then something
else happens, and then this happens and this happens and then the crash happens. “We lost the ball, bad tracking and (Pinheiro) made it through and he had a good finish.”
As a team, we started the second half so flat, we kind of needed that to kick us into gear. Alex Bono su goalie
It was a slow night all around for Bono, as Albany focused on its defensive third with a 3-4-3 formation. The Great Danes took just four shots, and just one on net. Tuesday’s match marked the second time this season Bono did not record at least one save. With Syracuse flat in the opening minutes of the second half, Albany gained momentum in its attacking third. Forward Leo Melgar picked up the ball in the middle of the attack and slid a pass to Pinheiro on his right wing. Pinheiro slowed down and took a few short dribbles before shooting. Though Bono got a piece of the shot, it wasn’t enough, and the shot went by his near side. “As a team, we started the second half so
ALEX BONO had only given up one goal this season in 10 games. But on Tuesday, he allowed his second on the season on a shot inside the near post to let Albany tie the game in Syracuse’s eventual 2-1 win at SU Soccer Stadium. luke rafferty staff photographer
f lat, we kind of needed that to kick us into gear,” Bono said. “We lost the ball in a bad spot, one ball through and he was in. He just kind of curled it around me in my near post.” Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre emphatically said it wasn’t a shot Bono definitely should have saved. The coach also added what was more important was the
way his goalkeeper and the rest of the SU team responded, winning for the first time in comeback fashion. “It’s good to know that we have that in us, that we can come against adversity and get a late goal to put us through,” Bono said. “But I like it better when we don’t give up goals and I think everyone else does too.” jmhyber@syr.edu
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albany important — important for him and important for our team,” McIntyre said of Halis. “We need him to be a game-changer and he changed the game, didn’t he?” As has seemingly become a standard first half for Syracuse, the Orange pestered the visitors’ goal often, but to no avail. After threats from Emil Ekblom, Chris Nanco and Julian Buescher went unanswered, Jordan Murrell finally broke through for SU. The left center back stood behind a corner kick at the right corner flag and whipped a ball toward the far post. It beat the outstretched right hand of Albany goalkeeper Tim Allen
(Albany) dropped back pretty far so it’s kind of tough to break through, but at the end of the day we found a way and won the game. Alex Halis su midfielder
into the top-right corner for a goal directly off a corner kick. The lead only lasted 23 minutes, though, as a breakdown in the defense allowed the Great Danes to tie the game. Murrell won a header at midfield but it was deflected to the feet of midfielder Leo Melgar. He slotted a through ball to a wide-open Pinheiro, who placed the ball between Bono and the right post to tie the game. “In no way, shape or form was our idea to sit back and take on any kind of pressure,” Bono said. “It was disappointing for us to come out like that in the second half.” Syracuse was on the back foot. The crowd
ALEX HALIS scored his first goal of the season just 27 seconds after he entered the game in the second half on Tuesday. It put Syracuse up 2-1 over Albany, a score that the Orange would eventually win by. luke rafferty staff photographer
was silenced after witnessing only the second goal Syracuse has surrendered in 11 games. Then Halis responded. After scoring on his second touch of the game, he turned to the crowd, threw both hands up in the air and smiled from ear to ear. “It got the monkey off my back,” Halis said. “I still have adrenaline. I still feel it. “(Albany) dropped back pretty far so it’s
kind of tough to break through, but at the end of the day we found a way and won the game.” The win gives Syracuse its best start in program history eight hours after receiving the highest ranking in program history. The 1984 Orangemen were ranked No. 6 when they started 9-1, but were unable to win the 10th. It wasn’t the 1-0 shutout that has become commonplace as of late, but rebounding from
surrendering a goal showed McIntyre even more about his team. “When you’ve gone through a scoreless period like that, you worry that when that goal goes in, there will be such a deflation and almost like a shock,” McIntyre said. “Some of you guys have been saying we’ve only scored one goal. Well tonight we double that and scored two.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman
cross-country
Leiher continues to refine competitive nature at end of races By Sam Fortier contributing writer
Sydney Leiher cried like crazy. She was a junior in high school at the time and had just run a personal-best time in a cross-country race. But her personal record was only good enough for third place. She still remembers what went wrong. “I was really mad at myself for getting passed at the end,” Leiher said. “I never wanted that to happen again.” Leiher had kicked way too early then faded hard in the last few meters of that race, something she still struggles with as a sophomore at Syracuse. She won the Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational on Sept. 13 at Penn State, but her 31st-place finish at the Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown in Boston on Sept. 26 points to that same problem. Cross-country runners are taught to save energy for the end of the race and then “kick” into a higher gear and Leiher finds that her deep-rooted competitive nature has her doing it too soon. “(Leiher) tends to go out a little too hard,” SU head coach Chris Fox said, “And that’ll catch up to you in a race.” Leiher’s mother, Loretta, who left the mil-
itary to raise her children, remembers the childhood competitions between Leiher and her brother Cody, who is 18 months older. With Loretta’s husband in the Air Force, Leiher’s family moved multiple times while she was growing up. She was born in Louisiana, moved to Colorado for kindergarten, but began first grade in North Dakota, which is where she and Cody started playing hockey together. Leiher fostered her competitive spirit on the ice. As much as the siblings were teammates, they were also rivals. “Growing up with my older brother, we competed in everything,” Leiher said. “I want to win at everything I do.” She continued playing hockey and soccer through the family’s move to Virginia, and then to their final stop in Beavercreek, Ohio. As a seventh-grader, Leiher joined the cross-country team to stay in shape, but quickly found she loved running. “I like racing,” she said. “I like beating people.” Leiher liked hockey and running, but a dislocated rib, fractured elbow and two concerned parents helped her make the decision to pursue cross-country instead of Division I hockey. After doubling down on running, Leiher methodically improved, achieving goals as quickly as she set them.
“I can’t pinpoint one particular race or event,” Amy Harshbarger, her track coach at Beavercreek High School, said. “But her (times) continuously dropped week after week.” As she climbed the ladder, Leiher received offers from Oklahoma State, Washington and Wisconsin. But she chose Syracuse because there was
an emphasis on substance over shine. And while winning the race is the ultimate goal, she’s working on the approach to do so while looking for a balance between competitiveness and good decision making. “I am so competitive it’s kind of scary,” Leiher said. “I hate losing more than I even like winning.” sjfortie@syr.edu
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ice hockey
After 1-year break, Gilligan starts in net for Syracuse By Jon Mettus staff writer
Jenn Gilligan was doing homework in her apartment on South Campus when she got an email announcing the lineup for Syracuse’s first game of the season. She paused and nervously opened it. Instantly, she celebrated with her roommate and teammate, Dakota Derrer. “We were jumping up and down all over the apartment,” Gilligan said. For the first time in 19 months, she was a starting goalie. Gilligan played two years of hockey at New Hampshire before taking a year off from the sport and coming to SU for this season. Now the junior has started the first two games of the year for the Orange after ending up at Syracuse (1-1) by chance. As a freshman at UNH, Gilligan finished with the highest save percentage on the team and tied for the most wins with five. In her second year, she won 10 of the 20 games she started — the most on the team — and had the highest save percentage. But she and her head coach, Hilary Witt, didn’t see eye-to-eye, Gilligan said. “My coach basically said UNH wasn’t the right fit for me anymore,” Gilligan said. So Gilligan stayed at the school, but didn’t play hockey to retain a year of eligibility. She still worked out and practiced on her own, but didn’t play with a team. “Last year was a tough year for her, not being part of a hockey program,” said her father, Tim Gilligan. And then Gilligan heard about Syracuse. Her father coaches the Pacific Steelers of the Junior Women’s Hockey League. The Steelers were playing in Syracuse at the end of November last year. Brendon Knight, an assistant coach for SU, was at a game to watch current freshman Emily Costales, who played for the Steelers at the time. He was talking to the head coach about Costales and some players on the team when the coach mentioned that his daughter was looking for a place to play hockey. With t wo seniors about to graduate, Syracuse was looking for a goalie. A fter
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shafer When SU got the ball back with 7:45 left in the fourth quarter, down 26-6, Hunt took the field at his own 15-yard line. After completing a slant pass to Jarrod West for 13 yards, he dropped back and threw the ball away and took a hit. He struggled to sit up before limping off with help from two trainers, then leaving the field for the locker room. In the locker room, postgame X-rays revealed the fracture. Both Hunt and the team medical staff thought the quarterback was OK to play after the first hit, Shafer said. The head coach said he depends on the trainers’ analysis to decide if a
going through NCA A compliance protocol, Gilligan started talking to the team and soon visited. “I guess if we could make trades and do things,” Flanagan said. “We were looking for a veteran goalie, so voila. What do you know? … It kind of fell right in our lap.” In SU’s season opener, her first game for Syracuse and first since March 2012, Gilligan stopped 20 shots and nearly completed the shutout until Colgate scored on a rebound in the third period. “I came into it thinking I had something to
I think we hung her out to dry, so to speak, on many occasions. I thought she did a good job. It could’ve been a lot worse after two periods. Paul Flanagan su head coach
prove,” Gilligan said. The second game against No. 3 Boston College didn’t go as well. Gilligan saved 24 shots but let in seven goals before being removed after two periods. But the result didn’t fall on goalie play. Boston College outmatched Syracuse in nearly every aspect of the game. “I think we hung her out to dry, so to speak, on many occasions,” Flanagan said. “I thought she did a good job. It could’ve been a lot worse after two periods.” Flanagan said he has no idea who the starting goalie will be for SU’s two games this weekend. But if she gets the start, Gilligan will get to face her old team and her old coach for the first time at home on Saturday. She said she doesn’t care how many games she starts or plays in, though. She’s just happy to be part of the program at Syracuse and she’ll celebrate for whoever is in net. But she still has one personal goal. Said Gilligan: “I want to be that goalie that the coaches look to to win that big game.” jrmettus@syr.edu
player can re-enter the game. “And then it isn’t until after the game when you can get the pictures to truly see what the problem was,” Shafer said. “But you never know if it was combination of plays or one particular play. It’s just impossible to know. So you move forward and you listen to the doctors.” While Austin Wilson finished out the game for Syracuse at quarterback, Hunt was in the locker room with trainers. But, Shafer said, there’s no telling if re-entering the game worsened the injury that’s keeping him out of the SU lineup. “You never know if it’s one play or two plays that end up making the injury,” Shafer said. “It’s hard to tell to be honest with you.” jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_
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women’s soccer
Haenlin excels at center back for evolving Orange defense
TAYLOR HAENLIN, a junior defender and SU’s vice-captain has taken on a leadership role despite being one of the team’s more quiet and studious players. She’s helped lead a defense that has surrendered just two goals in conference play. michael cole staff photographer By Paul Schwedelson staff writer
The Syracuse women’s soccer team went to T.G.I. Friday’s for dinner during its recent road trip to Miami. Junior defender Taylor Haenlin walked in with a textbook sticking out of her pocket. Her teammates weren’t surprised. “I always sit next to her on the planes because it always works that way and she’s literally studying all the time,” sophomore defender Maddie Iozzi said. Not only does Haenlin have a 4.0 grade point average, she also uses her smarts in soccer. She’s the Orange’s (5-5-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast) most experienced defender and her quiet leadership approach has translated into success on the field. SU has allowed just two goals in four conference games, partly because of Haenlin’s play as a center defender.
Oh my god, her throwins, I forgot about those. They’re awesome. They’re a really big help. Maddie Iozzi su defender
Haenlin, a vice-captain, is considered a role model by her teammates because of how she carries herself. In the past three years, she’s missed only two games, earning her a reputation of reliability, and SU head coach Phil Wheddon described Haenlin as the “quintessential Syracuse soccer player.” Haenlin’s responsibilities this season include nurturing a young defense that experienced growing pains. Before the Orange’s Sept. 25 game against Miami, Wheddon changed the formation from using three defenders to using four defenders. In three games since, SU has only given up one
goal, which came off a penalty kick. “I think I’m definitely getting my confidence back,” Haenlin said. “The back four is really starting to connect a lot better and we’re really starting to know how each other play.” Haenlin isn’t the most vocal player, but she prioritizes speaking with teammates one-onone in practice. Anytime there is a break in a drill, she discusses what to do in potential scenarios with other defenders. Though Haenlin mainly leads by example, she also gives necessary commands to her peers. “Step,” “hold,” “press” and “shift over” are things she says on the field. Keeping the entire defense on the same page is one of Haenlin’s biggest duties. Her communication is important to keep less experienced defenders together, and Haenlin uses her viewpoint from the center of the field to relay information that her outside defenders may not have noticed. “Trying to keep our back four connected so when we shift over, I talk and help pull players in and then releasing them,” Haenlin said. “Pushing up, then dropping. It’s all about talking.” From her studies to her leadership, Haenlin is anchoring a defense that’s finding its identity while moonlighting as the Orange’s throw-in specialist. Haenlin gives her outside defenders, like Iozzi, a chance to drop back and rest when she runs up on offense to throw the ball in. When the throw-in is deep in opponent territory, Haenlin launches a pass resembling a corner kick into opponents’ 18-yard box. Her skill set is so vast that her throw-in ability sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. “Oh my god, her throw-ins, I forgot about those,” Iozzi said. “They’re awesome. They’re a really big help.” In the previous two seasons, Haenlin played alongside Rachel Blum at center defense. Since Blum graduated in the spring, her role has increased and she’s responding just how her head coach would like. Said Wheddon: “Taylor’s had to step up a little bit and she’s starting to do that more and more.” pmschwed@syr.edu
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Honing her craft Sophomore Sydney Leiher looks to continue finding a balance between her competitiveness and racing techniques. See page 17
SPORTS
Slimming down SU nose tackle Wayne Williams came to Syracuse 50 pounds overweight, and is starting to contribute after getting in shape. See dailyorange.com
Brainy Back Taylor Haenlin’s smarts, experience lead a youthful defense through an up-and-down season for SU women’s soccer. See page 19
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Shafer discusses Hunt injury By Jacob Klinger asst. sports editor
On the third play of Syracuse’s first drive of the fourth quarter Friday, Louisville linebacker Keith Kelsey sacked Terrel Hunt at the Syracuse 39-yard line. The SU quarterback reached toward his left knee as he squirmed on the ground, then got up and waved trainers away with both hands at chest height before falling back to the Carrier Dome turf. He rested his hands on his head while a trainer examined his left ankle, and it was announced Monday that a fractured fibula injury will keep Hunt out for 4-6 weeks. On Tuesday, SU head coach Scott Shafer talked about the team’s process for evaluating injuries, explaining that he and the Orange medical staff couldn’t and still can’t know precisely when the Syracuse quarterback sustained the injury.
GEORGE MCDONALD addressed the media on Tuesday for the first time since being demoted from offensive coordinator to just wide receivers coach. He said that Scott Shafer’s decision “blindsided” him. frankie prijatel asst. photo editor By Phil D’Abbraccio and Jacob Klinger asst. sports editors
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eorge McDonald had a day off on Saturday, but he sat in his office analyzing film, not even 24 hours removed from Syracuse’s latest offensive blunder.
The phone rang around 8 p.m. It was head coach Scott Shafer, informing him he was no longer the Orange’s offensive coordinator. “I wasn’t happy,” McDonald said. “If I would’ve known I was only going to get 18 games to be offensive coordinator, I would’ve stayed at the University of Arkansas. I
would’ve never came here.” When McDonald came out of the first set of doors in the Iocalano-Petty Football Wing of Manley Field House on Tuesday night to speak publicly for the first time since his demotion, he looked to his right at the assembled media members who waited in a two-person-deep semi-circle to talk
to Tim Lester— the man who holds the job McDonald had four days ago. After the media session on Tuesday night, McDonald told The PostStandard’s Stephen Bailey in a text message that he shouldn’t have said he would have never came to Syracuse. “Fair’s judgment. I don’t know if see mcdonald page 14
men’s soccer
Halis subs in, nets game-winner 27 seconds later By Matt Schneidman asst. copy editor
As overtime loomed and Albany held on in the waning minutes of a tie game, the entire Great Danes’ bench stood. The entire Syracuse bench sat. The Orange had held on in four straight 1-0 games, but after Albany’s
Afonso Pinheiro beat SU goalkeeper Alex Bono at his near post 10 minutes into the second half to tie the game, a seemingly lifeless Orange would have to win in a different way. It left head coach Ian McIntyre standing next to Alex Halis on the sideline, telling the sophomore to go score the game-winning goal.
Halis came on with 9:04 remaining, received the ensuing short corner kick on the ground from Julian Buescher and fired from 25 yards out. The ball was slightly deflected, but into the top-left corner, putting the Orange ahead for good just 27 seconds after Halis stepped onto the field. It was his first goal of the year,
and one that rescued a 2-1 win for No. 4 Syracuse (10-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast) over Albany (3-4-5, 1-0 America East) on Tuesday night in front of 877 people at SU Soccer Stadium. “He’s been having a bit of a tough go at it recently and for him to get the game-winner tonight is very see albany page 17
It’s always hard to tell, but I know initially they thought he got kicked in the shin hard and they thought it was probably just a bad bruise, contusion. But you never know until you start to try to move on it and whatnot. Scott Shafer su head coach
“It’s always hard to tell, but I know initially they thought he got kicked in the shin hard and they thought it was probably just a bad bruise, contusion,” Shafer said on the teleconference. “But you never know until you start to try to move on it and whatnot.” After limping to the sideline and sitting out just one play after that hit, Hunt returned to finish out the Orange’s first drive of the fourth quarter in its 28-6 loss to Louisville on Friday. see shafer page 18