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Nearly 1,000 Winter Grads Set C.U. Record By REBEKAH FOSTER Sun Staff Writer
Days after most of Cornell’s student body finished final exams and headed home last semester, 980 students — the largest number in Cornell’s history — graduated in a Dec. 21 ceremony at Barton Hall. The larger number of students who graduated in January had a range of reasons for making the decision. “Graduating early was kind of a spontaneous decision once I found out I had enough credits, so it's not like I was consciously trying to load up on credits beforehand,” said Andrea Du ’14, who graduated one semester early this winter. “I was planning my senior courses and realized that I could finish all of my graduation requirements in one semester, so I figured, why not save on tuition money?” Though Du fears she may have missed out on taking elective courses, since she focused mainly on distribution requirements and courses for her major to graduate early, she is not worried about early graduation affecting her overall Cornell experience. Many students at the December ceremony were graduating a semester late, some because they took time off from Cornell, and others because they wanted to take more classes outside their major.
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If you’re not cold enough | Noah Frostclapp ’16, Sophie Bolton ’16 and Julia Sinton ’16 enjoy “Chocolate Chocolate Cookie” ice cream at the Cornell Dairy Bar in Stocking Hall Wednesday.
Cornell Dairy Ice Cream Pleases Campus By ZOE FERGUSON Sun Staff Writer
After three years on ice — during which the Stocking Hall Dairy Bar closed for remodeling, then reopened without Cornell Dairy ice cream — the popular ice cream returned to the Dairy Bar Tuesday. Ice cream production began in late September, according to the Department of Food Science website, and returned this week in full force,
with 15 flavors currently available for purchase and seven more coming soon, including “Coconutty Spring Thaw” and “Mexican Sundae.” Customers can buy hand-packed quarts or pints, as well as individually wrapped ice cream sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes, which elicited mixed opinions from students. Jennifer Novotney grad was initially disappointed to be unable to get a vanilla ice cream sandwich, but still enjoyed the ice cream she ate.
“We were a little sad we couldn’t find a vanilla one,” Novotney said of the ice cream sandwich, which she shared with Johan Grimm, who works in Academic Technologies. “But it’s still pretty tasty.” Grimm was pleasantly surprised by the ice cream, saying that he and Novotney “thought it was pretty awesome” that the ice cream had returned.
ILR Alumnus Returns to Univ.From Dept.of Labor By ALISHA FOSTER Sun Staff Writer
After nine years doing what he describes as “running a 17,000person, $85-billion corporation” as Deputy Secretary of Labor, Seth Harris ’83 returned to Cornell Wednesday as a Distinguished Scholar at the
School of Industrial and Labor Relations. In this role, Harris will be coteaching Disability Law and advising students one-on-one and in group presentations about government careers. In his first presentation next Wednesday, he will discuss his experience working for the government and offer advice
for finding success in the field. “I’ve had a lot of experience helping folks to find jobs in my field, and so I want to impart to them the knowledge that I’ve collected over the years and help as many ILR students pursue the job that they most want,” he said. As Deputy Secretary of
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Labor, Harris was responsible for overseeing the department’s day-to-day operations, which included overseeing wage and hour standards, unemployment benefits and reemployment services, among others.
He had previously worked in the Labor De part ment under the Clinton Administration, where he coauthored an executive order that was designed to increase the HARRIS ’83
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Alumnus, Khurana ’89, to Serve As Next Dean of Harvard College By TYLER ALICEA Sun Senior Writer
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Tremayne Waller, an associate advising director of Advising and Diversity, reads Langston Hughes at an OADI-sponsored event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Wednesday at the Big Red Barn.
Prof. Rakesh Khurana ’89, organizational behavior, Harvard University, will serve as the next dean of Harvard College effective July 1. Khurana — who earned his undergraduate degree at
Cornell — will become the dean of Harvard College, one of two undergraduate schools within the University, after teaching at Harvard Business School since 2000, according to a Harvard press release. After his time at Cornell, Khurana earned his Ph.D in organizational
behavior from Harvard in 1998. He then went on to teach at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, before moving to Harvard, according to the press release. Michael Smith, Faculty of Arts and Sciences dean at See HARVARD page 5
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The Statler Hotel has partnered with Clean the World, a nonprofit that recycles discarded soap and shampoo products from the hospitality industry and redistributes them to communities in need — both domestic and foregin — in order to give bathroom amenities a second life. This initiative is the latest in a series of environmental efforts at the hotel, including a transition to more linen-free tables and energy-efficient heat management systems in hotel conference rooms. The Statler has been recognized for its efforts and in March, the hotel won the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s 2014 Good Earthkeeping award. Since the initiative began in March, the hotel has recycled 1,565 pounds of waste and sent 3,676 bars of soap to Clean the World, which then sanitizes soap bars, repurposes plastic containers and ships them to disasterstricken and impoverished communities worldwide. According to Rebecca Rypkema, the director of rooms at the Statler, the initiative is working well largely thanks to the support of the hotel’s housekeeping staff. “The fact that we got the buy-in from our staff members is huge,” she said. “They were really excited to be able to help. Many of them are from countries all around the world, so they know firsthand the need for programs like this.” By promoting hand-washing and other hygienic prac-
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Representatives of Cornell Program Houses distribute hot chocolate and information about the houses in Willard Straight Hall Wednesday.
tices in countries that receive their toiletries, Clean the World helps to reduce global diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections, which together claim over five million lives each year, according to the website of Hersha Hospitality Management, a partner of Clean the World. To create more of a local impact, the hotel hopes to bring kits of some of Clean the World’s recycled hygiene products to Ithaca, Rypkema said. Because graduates of the School of Hotel Administration manage hotels worldwide, this initiative will have an impact that extends beyond Ithaca, accord-
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ing to Administrative Assistant Roger Soule, who coordinates the toiletry recycling initiative. Soule said that students who are trained at the Statler will be able to bring the trend of recycling bathroom toiletries to their future workplaces. “We train future hotel managers that go all over the world,” he said. Sloane Grinspoon can be reached at sgrinspoon@cornellsun.com.
Grad Student Joins City Council National Organization of Women. “My professional work has led me more and more in this direction,” Martell said. With an M.S. from the Cummings School of Josephine Martell grad, who is earning her doctorate in the Department of Natural Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and Resources, was sworn in Jan. 1 to the Ithaca appearances on Larry King Live, BBC World Common Council as representative of the 5th News and Animal Planet mini-series Fatal Attractions for her wildlife work, Martell has well Ward. publicized background as a wildlife Martell was sworn in alongside activist. George McGonigal (D-1st ward) in a Martell said that though she does special session led by Mayor Svante not see much opportunity for wildlife Myrick ’09 on New Year’s Day. Both activism through her position on the ran for office unopposed, according to Council, she is eager to focus on citythe Ithaca Journal. related issues. Martell plans to focus on rental The special session on Jan. 1 also housing and transportation issues. First, served as an opportunity for Myrick however, she wants to feel out her new MARTELL grad to announce committee assignments position. “This first year, I’m not really trying to make and liaison duties, which shapes how the Council major decisions so much as I am taking a step functions. With Martell and McGonigal’s election, the back to get an objective lay of the land,” Martell Council continues its trend of being exclusively said. “I am very interested in the rental housing Democratic, as it has since Republican Paulette issue,” she said. “I’d like to address all of the issues Manos stepped down in 2003, according to the that come along with it, like how do you improve Journal. Martell will serve a two-year term before havquality of neighborhoods for both homeowners ing to campaign for reelection or step down. and renters?” Martell has experience in multiple areas of public policy, including work as a grant writer, lobbyist and consultant. She has also served in Chris Stanton can be reached at multiple positions within the Rhode Island cstanton@cornellsun.com. By CHRIS STANTON
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Aryan Jalilvand ’15 tries to stay warm between classes after temperatures dipped below negative two degrees Wednesday afternoon.
Around the Ivies Students at Yale University will begin to evaluate the effect that the University has on the surrounding New Haven community, the Yale Daily News reported Tuesday. The initiative will be performed through Yale’s chapter of the Roosevelt Institute over the course of the next year and will collect information about Yale’s role
in New Haven. Greg Brown, chief operating officer at Columbia University, will leave the University for a position at Swarthmore College, the Columbia Daily Spectator reported Wednesday. — Compiled by Tyler Alicea
Three ‘Displaced’ in Downtown Fire In the midst of freezing temperatures, Ithaca firefighters worked quickly to control a house fire on North Geneva Street Wednesday. The Ithaca Fire Department received multiple calls at 4:10 p.m., which reported the presence of flames coming from the threestory downtown residence, according to an IFD press release. Lt. Thomas Basher, public
information officer for the IFD, said the department is still working to determine the cause of the blaze, which was extinguished in approximately 30 minutes. According to the press release, the on-scene crew found smoke and fire coming from an addition on the rear of the structure. New York State Electric & Gas was brought to the premises to secure utilities
while volunteers from the Red Cross assisted with the needs of the residents. Additionally, the IFD collaborated with the Ithaca Police Department to reroute local traffic. According to the Red Cross, the flames caused three people to be “displaced” from the downtown house. The IFD said that no one was injured in the fire. — Compiled by Anushka Mehrotra
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Winter Grads Find Benefits C.U.Ice Cream Is Back Students express excitement over To Staying Extra Semester ice cream even in winter weather GRADUATION
“I also made more friends, and I even got to explore Ithaca more, none of which I would have done if I would have left in May.” “I actually took a semester Akash Tiwari ’13 who off and graduated a little later also decided to stay for an than expected,” said Andrea “I also made more friends, extra semester, stayed to take Sanchez ’13. “I just decided to and I even got to explore more classes in the governtake the last course I had in my ment and economics departIthaca more, none of which ments even though he could major and graduated.” While Sanchez was initially I would have done if I would have completed everything disappointed to see her friends have left in May.” on time, he said. graduate last May, she now sees “There are a lot of people the benefits of her extra semes- Andrea Sanchez ’13 who were like me and stayed ter at Cornell. an extra semester,” he said. “At first it was kind of a In addition to the stubummer to see most of my friends graduate in dents graduating this winter, five Cornell staff May, but being at Cornell longer has allowed me members earned graduate or professional degrees, to seek more opportunities in starting a pre-med- and a student in the Cornell Tech program in ical club for underrepresented minorities in med- New York City received the school’s first Master icine, she said. of Engineering degree. Sanchez also added that her extra time gave her the opportunity to branch out and explore the Rebekah Foster can be reached at rfoster@cornellsun.com. city of Ithaca.
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Not all Cornellians expressed positive sentiments about the ice cream available in January: for many, frozen treats do not pair well with the freezing weather. “I think this is a bad time,” Sean Cartwright ’17 said. “It’s a poor time to be making ice cream. They should be replacing the ice cream with hot chocolate, tea, and soup stands.” Moriah Nkosi ’17 said she has yet to venture out from North Campus to the Dairy Bar because of the cold. Nkosi drew a line between “a nice scoop of ice cream to end your
meal” at a dining hall and “going somewhere solely to eat ice cream in the winter.” “It’s negative degrees, and you want ice cream?” she said. But Hannah Smith ’17 has a definitive answer to that question: “I believe in ice cream every day of the year,” she said. The Cornell Dairy plant in Stocking Hall was recently rebuilt as part of renovations to the whole building. The newly renovated plant now offers a walkable view of the workings of a full-scale dairy facility, where workers process milk from Cornell cows. Zoe Ferguson can be reached at zferguson@cornellsun.com.
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employment of people with disabilities. “[One of] the things that I love the most in my career ... is helping organizations like the Labor Department to operate at a higher level of efficiency and with a greater mission focus,” he said. Harris, an ILR graduate, said he has used his Cornell education nearly every day over the course of his career, especially when he was the Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of Labor. “The background that I got in economics, in labor and employment law, in organizational behavior, was central to any success I had,” he
said. Harris was voted unanimously into the office of Deputy Secretary in 2009. He took temporarily took on the role of Acting Secretary in January 2013 when Secretary Hilda Solis left office. Though Harris said he loved working as Deputy Secretary, he decided to leave the job to pursue the teaching he loved in his former position as a law professor at New York Law School. He also wanted to spend more time with his family. “I have a wife and two children who’ve been remarkably patient for the last seven years as I’ve been advising President Obama,” Harris said. “I didn’t want to test their patience any fur-
ther.” Harris also expressed excitement about simply returning to Cornell. “What I’m most looking forward to is reacquainting myself and reinvigorating relationships with the members of the ILR faculty who were my professors 30 years ago,” he said. He also added that he is excited to go back to his roots. “It’s going to be a great pleasure for me, not just to spend time with students, but to be able to spend time with the people who really helped to build and shape my career.” Alisha Foster can be reached at afoster@cornellsun.com.
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Khurana ‘Honored’ Boy Saved Family, Lost Life in Fire To Be Harvard Dean HARVARD
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Harvard, praised Khurana, describing him as a “distinguished scholar of organizational behavior” in an announcement email to the community. “He brings to the deanship an intimate understanding of the Harvard College experience, a profound commitment to the values of a liberal-arts education and a warm and compassionate personality that accompanies his belief in the importance of community and an inclusive approach to decision-making,” Smith said. Khurana will succeed former dean Evelynn Hammonds, who stepped down in June, the press release said. Harvard President Drew Faust said in the press release “He brings to the deanthat Khurana “embodies the interconnectedness” of the ship an intimate underuniversity. standing of the Harvard “His experiences as a graduate student, an award-winning College experience. ” teacher at HBS and the master of an undergraduate House Michael Smith give him a unique perspective on the University, and his deep respect for the liberal-arts model and the residential education will serve him well as he guides Harvard College,” Faust said. Khurana — who has focused his research on the ways which leaders are selected — said he is honored to have the opportunity to serve Harvard College. “I’m honored to have this opportunity to serve the College and work with the faculty, students and staff to create a transformative educational experience for our students,” Khurana said in the Harvard press release. “I am convinced that, working together, we will have a significant and positive impact on the College.” Tyler Alicea can be reached at talicea@cornellsun.com.
States Weighing Labels On Genetically Altered Food PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — In the absence of federal regulation, states from Rhode Island to Hawaii are considering laws to require labels on food items containing genetically modified ingredients. Currently, only Connecticut and Maine have laws requiring labels for genetically modified food. But those requirements won't kick in until other states adopt their own rules. Bills to do just that are expected in more than two dozen states. Seventy percent of processed foods contain at least one ingredient made or derived from genetically modified crops, known as GMOs, according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. The industry-backed Grocery Manufacturers Association puts the number between 70 and 80 percent. Genetic modifications to a plant can improve its quality, hardiness or resistance to pests or disease. Scientific studies have found no evidence that GMOs are more harmful than foods without genetic modifications, but those pushing for label requirements point to the value in the information itself. "I don't know if it's harmful or unhealthy, but it's something people have a right to know about," said Rhode Island state Rep. Dennis Canario, a Democrat sponsoring a labeling bill. "They put calories on a package. They put the fat content. If the ingredients have been genetically altered, shouldn't that be listed on there somewhere?" The proposals are opposed by
biotechnology companies and many agricultural groups, who say genetic engineering has yielded more sustainable, affordable and productive farming around the globe. Business groups worry that labeling requirements would raise costs for food producers — and ultimately consumers — and raise unnecessary fears. "This is mainstream agriculture," said Karen Batra, a spokeswoman with BIO, a biotechnology trade association. "It is how our food is grown, and it's how the vast majority of our commodity crops are grown. There's never been a single reported medical incident related to the consumption of these foods." Voters in California and Washington rejected ballot proposals in the past two years that would have required GMO labeling. And in New Hampshire, lawmakers defeated a GMO labeling bill Wednesday. Among other arguments, opponents said any labeling requirements would likely face a legal challenge. "If you believe genetic modification produces food that has a health risk, then you're saying the FDA should be the one to label it," said New Hampshire state Rep. Linda Lauer, a Democrat and a retired chemist. "And if there's no health risk, then why are you requiring a label?" So Connecticut and Maine continue to wait on other states to enact laws before their own will take effect. Lawmakers in those two states added that provision to prevent a patchwork of state labeling rules that might be onerous to food producers.
PENFIELD, N.Y. (AP) — An eight-year-old boy who died while trying to rescue his disabled grandfather from a burning mobile home had saved the lives of six relatives after being awoken by a burning blanket, authorities said. Tyler Doohan was being called a hero by firefighters on Wednesday, two days after the early morning fire tore through the grandfather's home in a trailer park in Penfield, killing the boy, his grandfather and his uncle. Six other relatives — four adults and children ages four and six — were rescued because of Tyler's actions, officials said. "He saved six people. They all would have died if he hadn't woken up," said Chris Ebmeyer, chief of the volunteer fire company in Penfield, a suburban town of 36,000 residents. The fire chief said nine people were staying at the 14-foot-by-60-foot trailer when the fire started around 4:45 a.m. Monday. Tyler, spending the night at his grandfather's place because school was off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, was awoken when the blanket covering his sleeping four-year-old cousin
caught fire, Ebmeyer said. Tyler woke up six of his relatives, and they all made it outside. He then ran back to the room where his 57-year-old grandfather, Lewis Beach, was sleeping. Beach used a wheelchair and crutches after having a leg amputated because of health problems, the fire chief said. Firefighters found Tyler's body a few feet from Beach's, Ebmeyer said. The body of Tyler's 54-yearold uncle, Steven Smith, was found in another part of the trailer, which didn't appear to have a working smoke detector, he said. A Monroe County sheriff's deputy and a firefighter arrived at the scene within a minute of the dispatch call, but the trailer was already engulfed in flames and smoke, Ebmeyer said. The first fire crew to arrive tried to enter the trailer but was driven back, he said. The cause of the blaze appears to have been electrical in origin, but the inquiry was continuing as investigators interviewed the injured relatives, Ebmeyer said.
LAX Gunfire Came While Officers Were Away LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minutes before a gunman opened fire in a Los Angeles International Airport terminal last fall, killing a security screener and wounding three other people, the two armed officers assigned to the area left for breaks without informing a dispatcher as required. The Los Angeles Airport Police Department officers were outside Terminal Three when authorities say Paul Ciancia opened fire with an assault rifle, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. The
officials requested anonymity, saying they were briefed on the shooting but were not authorized to speak publicly about the ongoing investigation. As terrified travelers dived for cover, TSA officers — who are unarmed — fled the screening area without hitting a panic button or using a landline to call for help. It took a call from an airline contractor to a police dispatcher, who then alerted officers over the radio — a lag of nearly a minute and a half, the officials said. Before officers could get to the scene, Ciancia fatally wounded
TSA Officer Gerardo Hernandez and then headed to the screening area where he shot two more agents and a traveler, authorities said. Ciancia was subdued after being wounded by officers in the gate area of the terminal. As part of a review prompted by the shooting, the TSA is considering allowing screeners to carry cellphones while working, according to an agency official close to the investigation who requested anonymity. The official wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the investigation because it is ongoing.
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Encouraging Tolerance For LGBT Athletes ALTHOUGH THERE HAS BEEN some positive change in the environment for LGBT athletes in both professional and collegiate sports, the persistence of discrimination has been a subject of some recent news coverage. In a story for CNN this month, Hudson Taylor — founder and executive officer of Athlete Ally, a nonprofit that aims to help end homophobia and bullying in athletics — said that while he was an athlete at the University of Maryland, there was an “intolerant culture” towards LGBT athletes. In the past year, many athletic organizations have taken strides to reverse this culture, including Cornell students, who have started their own chapter of Athlete Ally. We praise those students who are working to make the athletic community more inclusive, and we encourage the University to provide institutional support to help the students follow through on this initiative. In August, varsity soccer player Atticus DeProspo ’15 founded the Cornell chapter of Athlete Ally. DeProspo told The Sun in November that the goal of creating this chapter was “to bridge a gap between the LGBT community and the athletic community to make them environments where both communities feel more welcomed, safe and respected.” In creating this group, DeProspo and members of Athlete Ally took an important step to publicize this important issue and address LGBT-specific problems in the athletic community. Student groups have long advocated LGBT tolerance across campus. Haven has actively worked to provide support to the LGBT community, and the Greek community has implemented its own Ally program. Athlete Ally is another contribution to this positive trend. But in other areas of campus life, the University has made a conscious effort beyond student initiatives to institutionalize an attitude of tolerance, such as performing same-sex ceremonies at Sage Chapel and creating gender-inclusive housing. Chartering the Athlete Ally chapter at Cornell is a great first step, and a good example of students’ efforts, but we believe the University can still become more directly involved in supporting their activism and ensuring that the athletic community at Cornell is a tolerant and respectful one. For example, bolstering support structures such as advising for LGBT athletes who feel stigmatized would show that the University fully stands behind them. To encourage an inclusive environment, and especially following the success of similar initiatives across campus, the University should ensure it extends the same institutional support to the LGBT athletic community.
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ne of the scariest things that can happen to a society is losing something that people take for granted. But for 300,000 West Virginians, that’s exactly what happened two weeks ago when the tap water in nine counties was declared unsafe to use. Residents of these areas could no longer shower, brush their teeth or cook their meals without putting their health at risk. This led to chaos as schools and public buildings were closed and there wasn’t enough bottled water to go around. The contaminants in the water came from a leak at a plant run by Freedom Industries, which makes chemicals used in the production of coal. The chemical and coal industries employ about 90,000 people in West Virginia. Clearly, the people of West Virginia have a vested interest in keeping these two industries stable and profitable. However, they also have a vested interest in protecting their own health and avoiding chemical spills such as the one this month. This inevitably breeds conflict between those who support tighter environmental controls and those who support maximizing the number of jobs. West Virginia used to be a reliably Democratic state. It had, and still has, a higher than average poverty rate and a high rate of union membership, which are constituencies normally favoring the Democratic Party. However, West Virginia increasingly favors
Republicans over Democrats because West no one wanted the contamination to hapVirginians believe that Republicans care pen, but no one did enough to prevent it about protecting their jobs while Democrats either. The company did not follow adequate prioritize protecting the environment. The procedures, regulators did not pay enough Republicans have argued that President attention to what was going on and the variObama has pursued a “War on Coal” and ous levels of government didn’t demand that West Virginia responded by voting over- appropriate precautions were taken. whelmingly for Mitt Romney. The people of Environmental protections would have saved West Virginia have come to see government everyone a whole lot of trouble, a whole lot threatening their livelihoods through of time and a whole lot of money. In fact, this incident proves how environexpanding environmental regulations. However, these environmental regula- mental regulations can be good for business. It’s a sure tions might bet that the have been of able to stop Conservatives need to realize Fpresident reedom a disaster that environmental protection is Industries affecting the not about being antagonistic to wishes that water supply had they business, but that it actually pro- he’d taken been more vides a necessary function for the more precautions to stringent. maintenance of our society. prevent a These reguleak like lations do this. Last not have to be burdensome; they could be as simple as Friday, Freedom Industries filed for bankrequiring more frequent and thorough ruptcy. Additionally the government probainspections. This plant had not been inspect- bly didn’t want FEMA to need to spend miled since 1991. Or, the government could lions of dollars getting thousands of gallons mandate that plants like this employ more of clean, bottled water to the area and cleanstringent safety protocols which may have ing up the mess. And that’s not even mentioning the 300,000 rightfully angry condetected this leak or limited its damage. As the old saying goes, “an ounce of pre- stituents. This incident shows that we need to find vention is worth a pound of cure.” Clearly,
a way to enact regulations which would ensure the protection of the environment, a resource on which we all depend. Conservatives need to realize that environmental protection is not about being antagonistic to business, but that it actually provides a necessary function for the maintenance of our society. This applies particularly to West Virginia because of the increased risks associated with their reliance on dirty industries such as mining. There can be some middle ground that both maximizes public health and safety while not threatening to leave people unemployed. Protecting the American people is the single most important function of our government, and that definitely applies to environmental regulations. While the Democratic Party has long advocated for increased protections, we, as a nation, cannot just abandon the red states to environmental ruin. In order to truly protect our environment for everyone, we must convince conservative people that their well-being is tied up with the environment. Only then can we enact the environmental policies that we need. Maybe then a disaster like the chemical spill in West Virginia can be prevented in the future. Eric Pesner is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences. He may be reached at erp55@cornell.edu. Dems Discuss appears alternate Thursdays this semester.
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hat do Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud have all of their academic institutions boycotted, then there Abbas, Israeli Prime Minister Benajamin are dozens of countries that deserve boycotts far more than Netanyahu and Cornell University President Israel. If we were to boycott every nation with serious human rights abuses, we would have to avoid contact with a large David Skorton have in common? They all oppose the boycotting of Israeli academic insti- part of the world. But, even when it comes to academic institutions in partutions, a key feature of the Boycott, Divestment, and, Sanctions campaign. The movement calls for a boycott of all ticularly repressive places like China or Iran, what good Israeli institutions and their faculties regardless of whether or would come from boycotting their universities because of not they are directly complicit in what campaign supporters the actions of their governments? After all, governments viocall “Israeli apartheid.” It does not just want to prevent offi- late human rights in ways that academic institutions cannot cial partnerships with Israeli institutions — such as Cornell’s stop and often fight against. We should seek to maximize construction of a new technology campus with Technion interactions between academic institutions around the University on Roosevelt Island — but also to keep academics world. By doing the opposite, we limit our ability to create affiliated with such institutions from having contact with change through peaceful academic exchange. other universities. The goal is to get Israel to change its policies towards the Palestinians — including extending a “right of return” to The boycott, to the extent it is successful, Palestinians displaced during the conflict. will only serve to hinder dialogue, harden Is the movement going anywhere? Supporters of the boycott believe that the pas- positions and prevent reconciliation from sage of a supportive resolution by the American occurring. Those who oppose Israeli policies Studies Association last month has breathed new will now have less of an ability to change life into their campaign. They argue that the “taboo” against any discussion of a boycott of Israeli the minds of ardent Israeli supporters. institutions has finally broken. Thankfully, however, as the movement gains some steam in the halls Second, the boycott is ultimately counter-productive to of academia, its fundamentally misguided nature and major the goals of the movement. The boycott makes no distincflaws have become more apparent to a larger community. The first thing that boycott supporters fail to explain is tion between those scholars who support the Israeli policies why they choose to single out Israel. It must seem strange — that boycott supporters find so odious, and those who do even to some of the most loyal boycott supporters — that all not. Therefore, Israeli scholars who want to find a peaceful this negative attention is paid to a country that is not just the resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be caught in only democracy in the Middle East, but is among the most the boycotters’ wide net. The boycott, to the extent it is sucprotective of civil liberties in the region. Boycott supporters cessful, will only serve to hinder dialogue, harden positions will usually counter by saying that being a democracy that is and prevent reconciliation from occurring. Those who laudably protective of important rights, particularly gay oppose Israeli policies will now have less of an ability to rights, does not give Israel the right to engage in the pur- change the minds of ardent Israeli supporters. Furthermore, by restricting dialogue, the movement for an academic boyportedly immoral acts against the Palestinians. This is true, but misses the point. If a country’s violation cott of Israel has made the side of the conflict that they seek of international human rights norms is enough grounds to to help seem obstinate and unreasonable – two qualities the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict has seen enough of. The third problematic element of the boycott campaign is the painfully obvious hypocrisy of many of its members. Those members of the American Studies Association that supported the resolution favoring a boycott of Israel also believe that the United States is complicit in Israel’s human rights crimes through its support in international institutions and its financial assistance. If that is the case, and we believe that every institution within a country should be held responsible for the malfeasance of its government (arguably a form of collective punishment, which I thought BDS supporters opposed), are not the professors who supported this resolution under an obligation to boycott their own universities? They will surely not take that strong of a stand. Picking on Israel is far easier than engaging in principled activism that actually affects one’s own life. But if they truly believe in fighting injustice everywhere, why shouldn’t that fight start at home? So will the movement go anywhere? I am hopeful it will not. The ASA’s resolution has done more to unite universities around the principle of academic freedom than anything else in recent memory. Those who believe that academic freedom – and the free exchange of ideas that it fosters – can be thrown away for the sake of an ideology or political objective are in the minority. That is the message sent loud and clear by universities like Harvard, Yale, Northwestern, Cornell, Brandeis, and countless others that have swiftly and categorically condemned this campaign. It is both appalling and saddening that academics who owe their careers and livelihoods to being able to use the university as a means of sharing their research and expressing their opinions with scholars from other universities are so willing to deny to other academics the right to do the same thing. Julius Kairey is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences. He may be reached at jkairey@cornellsun.com. Always Right appears alternate Thursdays this semester.
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Contemporary, Classy and Cool: The Best of Stella’s in Collegetown Stella’s is Collegetown’s ultimate upscale dining spot. With so many unique dishes, what are the menu’s best bites? By SYDNEY RAMSDEN Sun Dining Editor
In a sea of quick-bite pit stops, comfort food hangouts and an overwhelming number of Asian cuisine establishments, Stella’s Restaurant, Bar and Café stands out with its unique charand contemporary acter American fare. Whether patrons stick around for a snack and cup of tea behind their laptops in the cafe section or for dinner and cocktails on the restaurant side, guests can always count on Stella’s to provide them with a refreshing and upscale change of pace from most of what Collegetown dining offers. Here, I’ll break down just what makes Stella’s the go-to spot for quick diners and foodies alike. EAT THE WAKE & BACON BURGER The Wake & Bacon Burger takes top prize as Collegetown’s most elaborate (and delicious) burger. The local grass-fed beef is topped with the works: applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, a fried egg and some jalepeño slices for a kick. The fluffy brioche roll is oh-so-lightly drizzled with honey, and the sweetness is offset by the smoky spiciness of chipotle mayo. The burger’s combination of sweet and savory flavors and textures make it tastier with each bite. If you really want the full experience, ask for sweet potato fries on the side. Plus, if you come on a Monday, you can get this monstrous burger for halfprice, which somehow makes an already amazing burger taste even more amazing. SMOKED PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
ness and smokiness with the other ingredients. The candied nuts add a refreshing crunch with each bite. Not to mention, the carefully-executed combination of flavors make the salad appropriate for any season; the smoked fruit and maple vinaigrette scream “autumn,” while the hearty gorgonzola adds some much-needed winter comfort.
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THE SALMON CAKE SANDWICH For a healthier and more creative interpretation of the classic burger, look no further than my personal favorite dish at Stella’s: the salmon cake sandwich. A soft patty of farm raised salmon is tucked between the aforementioned honey-drizzled brioche roll along with lettuce and a zesty chipotle aioli. Once again, the chefs nail the flavor and texture combinations — from the moistness of the cake with the crispiness of the lettuce to the sweetness of the roll to the tanginess of the aioli, the ingredients complement each other perfectly. Ask for the greens on the side not only to round out a healthy meal, but also to add an extra tartness thanks to the salad dressing. DRINK THE VIOLENT FEMME Aside from CTB, the drink menu at Stella’s holds down the fort as one of the most extensive ones in Collegetown, so it comes
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had at Stella’s come from the Beat Poets section of the menu. If you’re looking for a light and refreshing yet unconventional drink, look no further than the Violent Femme, a sparkling, lavender-infused lemonade. The lemonade itself is perfect — not too sour and not too sweet. The carbonation and lavender, however, are what makes the drink really special. The bubbliness adds a crispiness to it, while the lavender contributes a subtly tart taste. Some may prefer a drink like this during warmer weather, but the Violent Femme is too good to reserve only for a few months out of the year. If lavender doesn’t strike your fancy, try the Spice Trade, another sparkling lemonade infused with cardamom.
In a sea of quick-bite pit stops, comfort food hangouts and an overwhelming number of Asian cuisine establishmens, Stella’s Restaurant, Bar and Café stands out with its unique character and contemporary American fare.
For a lighter option, the smoked pear and gorgonzola salad offers a delightfully simple meal while still showcasing the restaurant’s knack for eclectic flavors. Slices of smoked pear, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and bits of candied nuts lie atop a bed of spring greens. The salad is drizzled with a tangy maple vinaigrette, providing a perfect balance of sweet-
as no surprise that the place takes its beverages very, very seriously. In fact, the café’s beverage menu is broken down into categories, each one named for a literary genre or movement. Personally, the best drinks I’ve
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I’ll admit that of all the quirky drinks found on the menu at Stella’s, a chai latte is by far the most boring choice for one of their best beverages. But the chai here is so yummy that leaving it off this list is impossible. A bad chai latte is hard to come by, but there’s just something about the chai at Stella’s that sets it apart from the rest. A chai latte is a steamed milk drink infused with black
tea and traditional Indian spices, making for a creamy and slightly spicy coffee drink alternative. What differentiates the chai latte at Stella’s from its competitors is the careful balance between the sweet and spicy. From personal experience, the sweetness often overpowers the spiciness of a chai latte, but
this particular chai latte definitely has a kick to it, and the contrasting flavors complement rather than trump each other, making for the perfect and most comforting warm beverage. Sydney Ramsden can be reached at sramsden@cornellsun.com.
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Childish Gambino Because the Internet Glassnote Records
O Calvin Patten Childish Gambino is not a subtle dude. Hence, entitling his sophomore studio album Because the Internet makes absolute sense. While other artists would shy away from such bluntness, guaranteed to put off potential consumers, ‘Bino embraces it. This GTFO attitude echoes throughout the entire album, from Childish’s style to his lyrics to his overall production. He is not here to simply entertain you, he is here to tell his story and share his feelings about loneliness, anxiety and broken (or were they doomed?) relationships in an age gilded by silicon and touch-screens. The run-up to the release of the album was accompanied by publicity that perfectly complemented the content. In October, Childish made a personal declaration in the only way that matters: via Instagram. He uploaded six images of handwritten notes, in which he talked about the loneliness, insecurities and fear he felt. Among the self-obsessive teenage angst though, he sneaked in a notable meta-thought: “I got really lost last year. But I can’t be lonely tho. Cause we’re all here. . . we’re all stuck here.” Is there a better condemnation of the contradiction of social media than talking to your 300,000 followers about how lonely you feel? Unfortunately, this clarity and profundity is somewhat lost in the album. The album tracks are designated with roman numerals (ex III. urn), meant to correspond to scenes within acts in the seventy-five-page screenplay and short film Clapping for the Wrong Reasons that accompanied the release of the album. While the two parallel each other nicely, neither
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makes much sense beyond fairly loose artistic interpretation. Certainly ideas and thoughts are present, but Childish has made a concept album that fails to resonate, preferring to consume itself with verbosity. The first song of the album, “I. crawl” puts referenceheavy (OJ Simpson, R Kelly, Vonnegut, etc.) bravado over a pounding beat, using human screams and a looping hook (sung by Kai) to great effect. It is a relatively meaningless song, but it’s still fun. Next, Childish gives us “II. WORLDSTAR.” One of the more advanced songs on the album, Gambino raps about the website (which focuses on “urban media”, generally revolving around phone-taped fights or low-budget music videos), while proclaiming that he was a “World star before rap.” It is good, although it is painfully broken up by unnecessary samples in several places, a disservice several other tracks suffer from. “I. The Worst Guys” features Chance the Rapper singing “All she needed was the” ad nauseum and is by far the most fun, care-free song on the album — Childish plays well off of Chance’s nasally, relaxed hook. The middle of the album is largely focused on relationships, often drifting into R&B, with Childish doing a fair bit of the singing himself. “II. Shadows” is a unique track, using a quiet drum sample and wonderful bass loop (done by Thundercat, whose album Apocalypse was one of the best projects of 2013) to set the tone for a blissful Childish. “II. no exit” has a gorgeous Miguel hook but is purposefully twisted
Beyoncé Beyoncé: The Visual Album Columbia
Kaitlyn Tiffany Beyoncé’s fifth studio album, Beyoncé: The Visual Album dropped in secret over a month ago. And while there’s not much left to say about the absolute genius of the music, the art direction, the featured performers, the world-ending PR stunt, there’s still plenty to discuss about what this album says about Beyoncé’s feminist evolution. For one, she’s finally using the f-word: in a Rolling Stone interview last April, Beyoncé declared herself a “modern day feminist,” upping the ante from her 2010 statement in the Daily Mail that she was “feminist in a way” because she valued her female friendships. “***Flawless” takes the teased track “Bow Down Bitches” and adds an excerpt from Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie’s TED Talk “Everyone Should Be a Feminist,” alongside shots of Beyoncé raving in an alley and addressing the women of the world with “we flawless. Ladies tell him, ‘I woke up like this.’” While Beyoncé initially got a ton of flack for telling bitches to bow down, this reworking makes her intentions much more clear. Feminism is about solidarity, but it’s also about guaranteeing that women can compete with each other and with men and that they can be as proud of those accomplishments as men get to be. Further, the subtlety with which Beyoncé weaves social commentary in with get-up-and-dance power tracks should serve as the new standard (here’s looking at
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you, Lily Allen). Several shots in “***Flawless” show Beyoncé on a couch with a white man sitting silently on either side of her — the direct inverse of countless hiphop videos in which black women fill the same silent star-framing role. Where sleek black cars and back-seat hook-ups are traditionally the territory of hip-hop’s men, Beyoncé claims them for herself in “Partition” and gives the male gaze absolutely no part in its presentation. She also excerpts the French translation of Julianne Moore’s famous lines in The Big Lebowski — Beyoncé is spitting the f-word in two languages now. The only moment of the album that causes serious unease is Jay-Z’s appearance on “Drunk in Love.” Aside from it being an obviously weak verse (“your breastseses is my breakfast”?) it also includes the line “I’m Ike Turner … so eat the cake Anna Mae, said eat the cake Anna Mae!” Wait, what? “Eat the cake Anna Mae” is a quote from a scene in the Tina Turner-biopic. In the scene, Ike Turner expresses his jealousy of his wife’s success by shoving cake on her face and then beating her in front of a diner full of people. Beyoncé is mouthing the words behind him; she obviously knows their implication, but there is no way to know what she was thinking with this one. Is it supposed to be an admission by Jay-Z that he sometimes feels jealous of his wife’s unparalleled success? If so, it’s a tacky one. “Grown Woman” is pure female solidarity — the
by a muttering, dark Gambino as he describes his dissent into reclusivity. Finally, “II. zealots of stockholm” is the track I came looking for on BTI. The production utilizes a dancehallstyle wail of “free information” over a deep, nearly static synth and rolling snare before dropping out to a quiet, introspective Gambino — “And wait until I'm walking in it with a gun that they 3D-printed and finish it/Kinison said if you gonna miss heaven ... Why do it by two inches?/Old money and new bitches”. In the context of meaningful 2013 rap, Internet was an appropriate cap to the year. It incorporates the paranoia and megalomania of Yeezus, the defiant self aggrandization of Nothing was the Same and the anxious wonder of Acid Rap. Childish also stylistically borrows from the three: Kanye’s beats, Drake’s melodic hooks and Chance’s variety of flows and voices are all present in the album. With that said, Gambino falls short. It simply all sounds too labored, too perfect, but without enough substance. Drake’s album was technically perfect too, but he is prodigiously talented and charismatic enough to pull it off. Internet drips with obsession to detail to the extent that it is offsetting. Ironically, similar to social media, Internet ultimately fails to reach the heights to which it aspires, largely because it has the lost the organic element that accompanies greatness. Calvin Patten is a junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He can be reached at cpatten@cornellsun.com.
video features footage of Beyoncé and fellow members of Destiny’s Child throughout their childhood, their glory days, and into the present, all overlaid by the repeating “I’m a grown woman, I can do whatever I want.” While it’s not as aggressive as Yoncé brushing off her critics with a scowl and a puff of cigar smoke or as well-articulated as the Adichie sample, it’s just as important. In fact, Crunk Feminist Collective published an endorsement of Beyoncé’s homegrown hip-hop feminism, saying, “If you need a Ph.D. to be a feminist, then we’ve got bigger problems, folks. And I’ll take a feminist that knows how to treat her homegirls before one who can spit the finer points of a bell hooks to me all day erry-day.” “Pretty Hurts” is an open letter to the media industry about the way it warps the psyche of girls in America. “Perfection is the disease of a nation,” is kind of a strange lesson to hear from the mouth of one of the most perfect-looking women in the world, but I’m tired of hearing that Beyoncé’s personal beauty invalidates it. And anyway, when are we going to stop fighting over what a feminist looks like and who gets to call themselves a feminist? Feminism is a movement about equitably redistributing power, not about splintering it further based on appearance or race or education or occupation. I’m not offended by Beyoncé bragging about her success or her talent or her ass (“your man ain’t ever seen a booty like this”) because I know, and she knows, that she is standing in a position in which no one else is going to do it for her. Men aren’t handing over a place in hip-hop; elitists aren’t handing over a place in feminism; she sincerely hopes that the “bitches” aren’t handing anything over either — at least not now that she’s told them they don’t have to. Feminism means different things in different situations, even while it is always as simple as Adichie recites: “Feminist: a person who believes in the social, economic and political equality of the sexes.” Kaitlyn Tiffany is a junior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She can be reached at ktiffany@cornellsun.com.
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“Can’t Remember to Forget You”
“Air Balloon” Released Jan. 13
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Following up her now-infamous single “Hard Out Here,” Lily Allen takes another stab at a comeback with a classically fun pop single, “Air Balloon.” It’s obvious now that she’s picking up the British electropop baton that Kate Nash dropped. Optimistic, escapist and infectious, this bubbly track, the second off of her upcoming album, invites you along with a “trippin’” Allen.
Foster the People “Coming of Age” Released Jan. 13 Foster the People recently released the single “Coming of Age” to be included in their second studio album, Supermodel, set to be released in March. The single reflects the synthesized sound and back-up vocals of the first album but puts a greater spotlight on instrumentals, with emphasis on the keyboard in the song’s bridge. The group also appears to be putting a greater emphasis on vocals — the chorus is a fluid melody that mellows out the track. Ultimately, the single is anticlimactic, with repetitive vocals and consistent percussion throughout. The melody alternates on different instruments but remains the same throughout. “Coming of Age” brings the same soft, upbeat appeal as Foster the People’s previous album, but it is not their best work.
This month Rihanna and Shakira collaborated on a single, “Can’t Remember to Forget You.” With similar styles, the two artists work well together but the collaboration does not venture far beyond work that Shakira might have produced independently. The heartbroken lyrics are desperate, self-sacrificial and, most importantly, unoriginal. Rihanna’s vocals stand out in the chorus, singing, “I rob and kill to keep him with me, I’d give my last dime to hold him tonight.” The lyricist touchingly reminisces, “The only memory is us kissing in the moonlight.” Though simple and repetitive, the words are easy to remember and will likely stay in your head all day. As uninspired as the single may be, it is undeniably catchy. The rhythm is upbeat and Shakira’s latin influence can be felt in the beat throughout the song. The single starts with synthesized staccato instrumentals under Shakira’s unmistakable feminine vocals. In fact the song is ironically high energy considering the depressed subject. Since the release of her collaboration with Rihanna, Shakira has since released a solo version of the single for her Spanish-speaking audience. Without Rihanna’s vocals to fill out the chorus, the solo version is not as strong and though rolled syllables compliment the latin-inspired instrumentals, the song’s inspiration is more interesting in the duet. Madeline Salinas is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. She can be reached at msalinas@cornellsun.com.
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his past weekend, the Williamsburg warehouse 285 Kent finally closed its doors. It didn’t go out whimpering, though: its last weekend featured performances from Canadian hardcore tourde-force Fucked Up, critically-acclaimed hipster metal band Deafheaven and spacey shoegazers DIIV, among others. From what I’ve heard, tickets sold like hotcakes as NYC hipsters jostled for indie cred. 285 Kent’s closing feels important for some reason, but I can’t really put a finger on it. I’ve seen a couple of shows there — in particular, Waxahatchee’s Alison Crutchfield killed it last spring at a show I, embarrassingly, almost attended alone — and, while I always appreciated the low-key atmosphere, offkilter lineups and cheapas-free tickets, I wouldn’t go so far as to romanticize the place. It was indisputably the smelliest and hottest venue in the greater NYC area. The bathroom had probably seen more MDMA-induced freakouts, dehydrated diarrhea attacks and PBR-flavored torrents of vomit than your average Coachella porta-potty. Imagine if really hip bands — the kind whose music was BNM’d on Pitchfork and who might be models for Saint Laurent — started playing at Pixel on the regular. That’s pretty much 285 Kent in a nutshell, though with more angular haircuts and less Vineyard Vines.
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When Hoboken, NJ venue Maxwell’s, famous for its association with Yo La Tengo’s Hanukkah residency and owner/Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley, closed its doors (at least as far as music was concerned), similar sentiments were aired. In a New York Magazine piece entitled “The Hoboken Sound: An Oral History of Maxwell’s,” the owners talked of Replacements’ concerts that would get so hot that “chairs actually melted,” resulting in R.E.M. buying an air conditioner for
James Rainis Irresponsible Listening the club out of pocket. David Cross, in a twist eerily reminiscent of some 285 Kent horror stories, recounted getting peed on by a fellow audience member. Overall, crappy rock venues are just like other crappy rock venues. Anyone who saw that awful CBGB movie knows the style: they’ll talk about rats, crappy beer, rowdy audiences and, most importantly, the kickass bands that played there. Why glorify the dingy place that was willing to ignore avoiding noise violations, hiring an actual staff, carding high school students buying $4 PBRs or putting a cap on its atten-
dance? The musicians are the stars; the venue just happened to be there. Why don’t we talk about, you know, actually nice venues? Over break, I visited Brooklyn Night Bazaar, a new music venue-cum-flea market near Bushwick, to see the gloriously gonzo Mac DeMarco. While Mac was great — and his closing cover of Jonathan Richman’s “I’m Just Beginning to Live My Life” injected more energy into the venue than The Isley Brothers’ “Shout” injects into an old-time frat party — the general vibe of the place was kind of off. Entrance was free, but immediately upon entering you’re bombarded with demands for your cash. I wasn’t joking: a literal flea market was going on. Along with jewelers, food stands, thrift clothing and other flea fare, there was a guy charging five bucks a pop for poems written on the spot, a kid doing sketches for $4 (brilliantly positioned adjacent to the poem guy), an arcade and a mini-golf course. It seems like a chill place for a night out, but, as someone arriving to attend a concert, I felt like it was unlikely that a drunken 23-year-old with a mohawk and a Can t-shirt was going to leave with an “artisancrafted” wicker chair. Brooklyn Night Bazaar invites you to a unique indoor space and experience, but I’m hesitant to recommend it as a venue because there are just so many distractions. When I go to a concert, I want to see a show; I don’t want to see a million vendors trying to sell me a painting of a topless woman wearing old-timey scuba gear.
Maybe it’s just a harsh reminder of how little money is in my bank account. After all, I don’t have an issue with music festivals, and they have significantly more vendors (and most of them, unlike the Night Bazaar’s local businesses, are abetted by corporate sponsors). Perhaps it’s a question of perceived authenticity. While I don’t think that the smell of vomit makes a venue more authentic and, therefore, better, there is very little in punk rock mythology about the tasty free-range fried chicken place located 40 yards from the stage. Maybe what I want out of my music venue is not the best possible experience, but some dramatic and cartoonish version of what I’ve been raised to believe is a “real punk show,” bathed in sweat and reeking of piss. The demise of 285 Kent can be considered many things — a sign of New York’s increasing gentrification, the death of the anti-capitalist DIY space, the end of booking agent Todd P’s relevance — but, most of all, it signifies the paucity of that old time, dingy, basement show experience that people have loved ever since CBGB’s brought punk to the Bowery. In a fitting end, Fucked Up launched into The Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop,” and, restassured, the kids in 285 Kent were generating steam-heat whilst pulsating to the backbeat all the while. James Rainis is a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He can be reached at jrainis@cornellsun.com. Irresponsible Listening appears alternate Thursdays this semester.
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Tanaka SignsWith N.Y. Yanks for $155 Million
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees talked frugality, then reverted to their high-spending ways. New York capped an offseason spending spree by agreeing Wednesday to a $155 million, seven-year contract with prized Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Following just the second season in 19 years that didnt include a playoff appearance, the Yankees flexed their economic might and committed $438 million to four free agents. Tanaka joined catcher Brian McCann and outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran on a revamped roster missing longtime All-Stars Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Robinson Cano. And in addition to the deal with the 25-year-old right-hander, the Yankees must pay a $20 million posting fee to Tanakas Japanese club, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Anybody that questioned our commitment to winning is going to have to question themselves, Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner said during a telephone interview with The Associated Press. Big league teams had until Friday to reach an agreement with Tanaka, who was 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA last year as the Golden Eagles won the Japan Series title. Arizona, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston all said they were among the failed bidders. Still, the Yankees have ample uncertainty — especially in an AL East where they compete with World Series champion Boston. And especially with a veteran team that saw 21 players go on the disabled list last year.
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Keeping Steroids-Era Players Out of Hall of Fame Only Hurts Fans ZAKOUR
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homerun season. But Bonds is more than a power hitter. He won multiple gold gloves for his defense, was the best home run hitter of his generation, and his ability to get on base was peerless. Literally. In three consecutive years, Bonds’ on base percentage was 0.585, 0.529 and 0.609. This is otherworldly. Pitchers simply refused to throw to him. He holds the highest OBP in major league history, and it shattered the previous record, which had stood for over 60 years. Ted Williams got on base at a 0.553 clip in 1941, and Bonds would surpass this rate twice in a three-year span. He won seven MVPs in his 22 years. This man belongs in the Hall of Fame. Now, I know Barry Bonds took steroids. And I know he lied about taking steroids. But he still belongs in the Hall of Fame. His numbers are so overwhelming, so unmatched, it shouldn't matter that he took steroids. Or rather, steroids should not prevent his admission into the Hall of Fame. Many other major leaguers
took steroids and did not come anywhere near Bonds’ achievements. To totally dismiss his entire career because of his use of steroids is narrow minded and short sighted. It is easy to believe all of Bonds' years in Pittsburgh were untainted and that he was a true five-tool player. He was likely a Hall of Fame player without steroids, about a ten-year sample. It was because he felt underappreciated (and likely underpaid), that Bonds started using steroids. And he did it better than anyone else, becoming the all-time home run leader almost as an afterthought. Of the trio of McGwire, Sosa and Bonds, only Bonds lead the league in batting average. Although these three hitters might get grouped together, Bonds was simply a cut above. Sosa and McGwire were much more one-dimensional, and between them only Sosa was an MVP. Neither was a great defender, and both were power hitters and power hitters only. Take into account their PED use, and they are simply borderline in comparison. The Roger Clemens case is very simi-
lar to Bonds. Bonds has a record seven MVP awards and Clemens a record seven Cy Young awards and one MVP. They both had Hall of Fame caliber careers before any steroid stigma, and their "artificial" peaks were extraordinary. Clemens' former steroid provider, Brian McNamee, said under oath that Clemens took HGH and anabolic steroids, but added that he did not “abuse” them, while also praising his work ethic. McNamee and Clemens’ relationship coincided with Clemens’ resurgence in the late 90’s, after he had already won four Cy Young awards. Much like Bonds, it is reasonable to think Clemens was a surefire Hall of Famer before juicing, but the drugs lengthened his career and peak. One thing that is impossible to quantify is how pervasive steroid use was during the so-called steroid era. The Mitchell Report only confirms the names of 89 players. But McNamee, who once worked as a strength coach for the Blue Jays, said over “half ” the league used them in that period. Steroids and other illegal drugs were
not magic. Steroids alone did not an allstar make. Names like Chad Allen, Matt Franco, Cody McKay and other equally anonymous players litter the Mitchell Report. For every McGwire and Sosa, there were countless other users who never came close to touching their successes. Certainly these performance enhancers allowed the best hitters of their generation to reach rarified heights they could not have otherwise, but they would have remained the best without them. Keeping players out of the Hall of Fame does not accomplish anything. It just ends up hurting the fans, who never get to celebrate their induction. As a Mets fan, every year Piazza does not get inducted just makes me more discontent. It does not bring about any justice or comeuppance, nor does it allow for any type of redemption. It does not change anything. It does not change the fact that the steroid era happened, on the watch of many of the current voters, and was glorified at the time. John Zakour’s column Point Blank appears every Thursday this semester. He can be reached at jzakour@cornellsun.com.
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Red Topples Yale,Improves Record
Squads look forward to competing at National Championship the teams’ second match against the Thoroughbreds this season. According to men’s senior captain Nik Feldman, the The Cornell men’s and women’s polo teams have seen Red is looking forward to its players reaching their full potential. success this season, earning a record “[Junior] Nick Stieg shows his of 6-3 and 8-2, respectively. “We have played some brightest colors in the spring when “We have played some very good wins become vital, and Nacho has teams such as UVA and UConn with very good teams, such as already fully adapted to college play. mixed results, but we are very happy UVA and UConn, with [Junior] Hakan Karabey's return also with how everything is going this brings an edge back to the team,” he year,” said sophomore Elena Wicker. mixed results.” said. According to Wicker, playing on With a myriad of new techniques the road against top-tier teams has Elena Wicker and with all of its players prepared only helped the Red improve. for its matches, the team is equipped “It is more difficult to play on other team's horses and in different arenas, but we all for the National Championship, Feldman noted. “While our spring schedule does prepare us well for enjoy the challenge and in the long run, it only makes us Nationals, especially given the tough competition we will better polo players,” she said. In their most recent match against Yale at the Oxley face from non-intercollegiate clubs, we will not meet the Equestrian Center, both teams were successful. Though defending national champion, Westmont, in our regular it was a tough match, the women’s team came out on schedule,” he said. “Although our team would like an top, 24-5. The men’s team had similar success, ending earlier shot at them, we plan to meet them in the National Championship. We expect nothing short of a the match with a final score of 30-3. Head coach David Eldredge is now one victory shy of finals appearance.” becoming the first Cornell coach with 850 career victories. Eldredge looks to surpass this milestone on Saturday Elani Cohen can be reached at when his team takes on Skidmore at home. This will be ecohen@cornellsun.com. By ELANI COHEN
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Three Runners Ranked Top-100 Blair, Hortelano-Roig, Mozia all enter world rankings By JOHN MCGRORTY Sun Staff Writer
According to the International Association of Athletics Federation, Cornell’s track and field team has three returning players ranked in the Top-100 worldwide. Senior All-American and Cornell record holder Montez Blair ranks No. 9 in the United States and No. 41 in the world in the high jump. Blair focuses his attention away from individual rankings and toward his individual performance each game, as well as his team’s overall national ranking. “I honestly don't know my exact ranking. ... My focus is more on my team’s national ranking than anything else,” Blair said. According to Blair, teammate Bruno Hortelano-Roig has given him a philosophy to focus on when he competes. “Rankings really mean nothing to me in the grand scheme of things. ... My teammate and [senior] captain Bruno tells me constantly to ‘train like I'm in second, play like I'm in first,’ no matter what place I'm in. I like it because it forces me to always strive for greatness,” he said. Blair added that he hopes the team’s national ranking improves, with the ultimate goal being to crack the Top10 this year. “We were placed pretty low in the polls in my eyes, and we plan to change that quickly. ... Maybe when my team is Top-10, I will feel a little better about this situation,” he said. With a strong team as a whole and strong top end
leadership, the Red is even more determined to have success throughout this season. “Having great athletes on any team will help make for a better season. The rankings have potential to feed fuel to an already burning fire,” Blair said. Hortelano-Roig, a senior All-American and Cornell record holder, currently holds a No. 58 rank by the IAAF with a time of 20.47 in the 200m dash. Hortelano-Roig competed in the World Championships last year in Moscow, Russia, and was a semifinalist in three events. Furthermore, he also led his home country of Spain to a No. 10 overall ranking and a national record in the 4x100m relay. Finally, junior shot putter and six-time All-American Stephen Mozia ranks No. 54 in the world for shot putting and No. 81 in the world for discus. According to Mozia, national rankings are helpful for setting tangible goals. “I feel like it gives me a lot of motivation, because I know exactly how many people I need to beat to be number one. ... I truly think greatness is a mindset that will continue to bump me up that Top-100 list, “ he said. Training and perseverance will help the Red reach the next level, according to Mozia. “Training for long periods of time can truly be hard, but having other people as dedicated as you helps everyone improve. I feel like our team now could make a splash at nationals and really show people Ivy League athletics.” John Mcgrorty can be reached at jmcgrorty@cornellsun.com.
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Breaking stride | Senior Bruno Hortelano-Roig is currently ranked No. 58 in the world in the 200m dash.
Steroid Users Can Be Four Fencers Selected to Compete Hall of Famers,Too In North American Cup Over Break FENCING
With another year of voting in the books, still no steroid users are in baseball's Hall of Fame. A large swath of voters will not vote for any player who is a suspected or admitted steroid user. This poses a few problems. For one, if this voting holds up, there will be no one from the steroid era in the Hall of Fame, and the peak of steroid use will not be acknowledged. Steroid use is not a binary
rulebook). These are all forms of cheating, yet these players were allowed to walk into the Hall. In general, steroids and performance enhancing drugs deserve a more complicated discussion than the one currently surrounding them. Each performance enhancing drug user should be considered on a case-by-case basis. Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds belong in the Hall of
By SYDNEY ALTSCHULER Sun Staff Writer
The Cornell fencing team has been gearing up for this season’s competitive line-up by working hard during the winter session. Some members also participated in the North American Cup, which is separate from the Red’s collegiate tournaments throughout the semester. The squad stayed focus this winter break with the hopes
John Zakour Point Blank issue. Some players used steroids for one season, some for most of their career. Others have no concrete evidence confirming their use and are simply victims of playing in the era. Never mind that the Hall already includes abusers of amphetamines and pitchers who would routinely doctor the ball (it seems those who doctored the ball were praised for doing anything it takes to help the team win, even though it was outside of the
Fame. I also believe Mike Piazza and Jeff Bagwell belong in the Hall of Fame, as there is no actual evidence connecting them to illegal steroid use. I suspect the latter two will get in eventually, and deservedly so. The stats Bonds compiled in his career are simply unparalleled in his, or any other generation. He is the MLB’s all-time home run leader, peaking with his record 73 See ZAKOUR page 14
of coming back stronger and more prepared for challenging opponents. “The team has been working incredibly hard during this winter break session in preparation for the Philadelphia Invitational,” said sophomore fencer Angelica Gangemi. “We are looking forward to fencing more challenging teams this semester, and hope to have continued success at upcoming tournaments.” The North American Cup is always extremely competitive, and it hosted four Olympians this year. Christine McIntosh, April Whitney, Victoria Wines and Ruchika Vashisht Goel were selected to represent the Red. “For those individuals that participated, the North American cup also served as great practice and motivation to the squad going into this competitive season. It was a fantastic pre-season opportunity to fence among the top fencers and rise to that level of competition mentally,” said senior fencer April Whitney. According to Whitney, although she did not make it into the Top-32, the tournament was a success nevertheless. “Christine and I both lost in the round of 64, but despite not making the national points list (Top-32), I felt that the tournament positioned us mentally for our hardest competitions to come, such as the Penn Invitational next weekend, and the Ivies the following weekend,” she said. Highlights of the tournament included an outstanding performance by freshman fencer Victoria Wines. She earned a medal in the Division 1 epee competition and placed seventh overall out of 132 competitors. She also placed 13th out of 120 competitors in the Junior epee competition held at the same event. The Red looks forward to team competition this Sunday, when it will compete in the Philadelphia Invitational and face UNC, Johns Hopkins, Temple, Duke, Drew and Northwestern.
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On point | The Red prepares for the Philadelphia Invitational on Jan. 26th.
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