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SUNY schools adopted a “Yes means Yes” policy and several campus buildings will remain open for extended hours during finals week.

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Senators pass resolutions

By Rachel Sandler staff writer

In a special meeting Wednesday, the Syracuse University Graduate Student Organization passed two resolutions relating to THE General Body.

The resolutions were passed in response to how Chancellor Kent Syverud and the SU administration treated protesters from THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, during their 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall, which ended on Nov. 20. The first calls for the creation of a new office, while the other calls for the administration to look into its treatment of protesters. The GSO executive board originally vetoed a similar resolution at a Nov. 19 meeting that combined the ideas of the two resolutions passed Wednesday night.

Dancing queen jessica banks, a freshman sport management major, performs in a dance called “Evil Queen” during the Creations Dance Company’s show on Wednesday night in Goldstein Auditorium. The title of the dance show was “Alter Egos: Our Own ‘Creations.’” Creations Dance Company‘s goal is to provide the SU community with forms of dance that correlate directly with underrepresented individuals. margaret lin photo editor

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Senate votes to support THE General Body

By Annie Palmer staff writer

The majority of the University Senate voted in favor of a motion affirming THE General Body’s efforts to increase diversity, transparency and shared governance throughout Syracuse University.

The senate also pledged to adopt those same values moving forward, but not without nearly 45 minutes of deliberation, confusion and discussion — most of which centered on affirming that the University Senate does not support all of THE General Body’s grievances and demands presented

to the administration.

THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, held an 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall last month and engaged in a series of negotiations with administrators over its list of grievances and demands.

The motion about THE General Body was introduced by Crystal Bartolovich, an associate professor of English, Mark Rupert, a professor of political science and Thomas Perreault, a professor of geography, at the final University Senate meeting of the semester.

The group also issued a motion that called for the university to affirm and adopt the Centennial

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WHAT IS USEN? The University Senate is the academic governing body of the university and is made up of faculty, students, staff and administration members.

The majority of the work is done in 17 standing committees, which report to the full senate at least once a year. ciation of University Professors in its “guiding principles,” according

to the motion.

Following a report from the Senate Agenda Committee, Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke about issues of strategic academic planning, promotion and tenure policies and the two motions.

“It’s been a year with a very steep learning curve for me,” Syverud said. “I’ve learned a lot about the governance structures at the university and a lot about how we communicate and how we fail to communicate on issues of shared interest.”

Syverud supported the values of both motions, specifically the points see university

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This is not the person to solve all of the problems. It’s rather a resource to communicate.

Vicky Wang university senate liaison

The first resolution calls for the formation of an ombudsperson office that would be created in collaboration with similar efforts currently underway in other university bodies, like the University Senate and Student Association. An ombudsperson is an official who acts as an impartial intermediary.

The ombudsperson’s office would act as a safe space for all students, faculty and staff to come forward with concerns about SU and the administration, said Vicky Wang, a University Senate liaison on this issue. see gso page 12

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Seasonal beer falls short of expectations

By Hannah Redfield staff writer

I can’t say I went to Syracuse for the beautiful weather, but there’s something to be said for a crisp sheet of snow covering the ground. I love the way the Quad looks when it’s covered in white, and the only way to navigate the paths is to follow others’ faint footprints.

I was hoping to experience that same childlike thrill when I cracked open Magic Hat’s Snow Roller. Instead, I faced the same letdown as when cars and people turn crisp, new snow into brown, muddled slush.

Although the beer’s label advertises “hoppy brown ale,” there were no hops to be found in this subpar brew. The most accurate part of the description is the brown color. If brown had a taste, it would be this bland brew.

Moving the beer from the bottle to a glass revealed its reddish-brown color, the red being the most invigorating part of the drink.

I was expecting a crisp, tingly

sensation in my mouth when I took my first sip of the drink straight from the Jack Frost-emblazoned bottle. All I could think of when I was drinking the beer, however, was eating snow as a child despite the traces of dirt in it.

I thought a beer brewed in South Burlington, Vermont would be perfectly tailored to skiers coming back from a long day on the slopes, but that was not the case.

One redeeming quality of the beer was its malty undertones.

There was a distinct, roasted quality to the beer that added a little pizazz to its aftertaste. Virtually no carbonation graced this lackluster brew, and the mouthful was flavorless and frothy.

Magic Hat has an established repertoire of beer including the famed No. 9 and refreshing Circus Boy, but this stab at a seasonal sensation fell short. I appreciated the optimistic reputation of the brew as a “unique beer to share in the rousing company of kindred spirits,” but unfortunately it didn’t live up to its hype. hwredfie@syr.edu

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do roundup Here’s a look at stories from The Daily Orange you may have missed this week: news jensen resignation Syracuse University looked into concerns raised by members of the women’s tennis team about one month before head coach Luke Jensen resigned last season, according to an email obtained by The Daily Orange. march for mike brown About 120 members of the SU community marched around campus Monday as part of a national call for action in honor of Michael Brown and in solidarity with the city of Ferguson, Missouri. joel to perform at su Billy Joel will perform at the Carrier Dome for a record setting seventh time on March 20, 2015. Tickets go on sale Saturday and are $59.50 and $89.50 before fees. pulp

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Syverud addresses Fast Forward concerns

By Annie Palmer staff Writer

In his address to the University Senate, Chancellor Kent Syverud stressed that there would be no quick, university-wide cuts to faculty and staff as a result of the Fast Forward Syracuse plan.

As part of the final University Senate meeting of the semester, Syverud also spoke about two senate motions dealing with diversity, transparency and shared governance at Syracuse University, one

of which affirmed the efforts of THE General Body.

While a main goal of Fast Forward is to increase university-wide dialogue, Syverud said there is currently a “very serious” communication problem in the Operational Excellence project.

“Many on our staff, many across our faculty at the university are convinced that the words fast forward means layoffs and that those layoffs will occur fast,” Syverud said. “Many believe this because of rumors, but they also believe it because some units are going through an Operation Excel-

lence exercise.”

That exercise involves several departments “voluntarily modeling” how they would handle a 10–15 percent budget cut, Syverud said.

This exercise is ultimately beneficial because it prepares the departments if they do encounter budget cuts in the future, he said.

Syverud reassured the senate that throughout his leadership at other institutions, he had to deal with these same questions, but he was always able to avoid layoffs.

He said he has intervened with

top administrators to make clear that layoffs will also be a last resort for SU. “While the Operational Excellence work will continue and will focus on making the university more efficient and less bureaucratic, there will be no university Fast Forward driven layoffs unless and until the academic Strategic Planning process is complete,” Syverud said.

He added that this will take at least until the summer.

Though some departments

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Crowdfunding campaign aims to help fund trip

By Rachel Sandler staff writer

A group of iSchool students are using a campus crowdfunding organization to help fund a trip to Chicago next spring.

Sixteen students will participate in a project called Data by the Lake,

an immersion program run by the School of Information Studies. The program will be offered in one section of IST687: “Applied Data Science,” which is a course offered by the iSchool.

Funding for Data by the Lake comes from an unusual source: crowdfunding. Through a website

called ‘CuseFunder, which is specifically created for projects at SU, the iSchool will collect donations for the Data by the Lake program from anyone who wishes to contribute. ‘CuseFunder is modeled after popular crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

As of Wednesday, the Data by the Lake project on the ‘CuseFunder website is 12 percent funded with $928 out of the needed $7,500 raised.

There are only 27 days left to make donations, according to the ‘CuseFunder website. The 16 students will travel to Chicago regardless of if the

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Giving tuesday As part of Giving Tuesday, the Central New York Community Foundation asked nonprofits, volunteers and donors to connect on social media by posting #unSelfies. The foundation gave away a $1,000 grant to a random participant’s charity of choice.

Movember During the month of November, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs raised awareness for prostate cancer by participating in Movember. The Greek community raised more than $12,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Cheryl Strayed SU alumna, Cheryl Strayed, walked more than 1,100 miles in 94 days.

She wrote a memoir about her journey that has been made into a movie, Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon. The movie was released in New York on Dec. 3. sports deja vu Syracuse soccer blew an early lead and fell on the road to Georgetown in overtime of the sweet 16, just as it did in 2012.

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Obama deserves recognition for improving American economy

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s President Barack Obama began his first term in 2009, he was stuck with some of the worst circumstances any new president has seen. America was in the beginnings of its Great Recession, marked by high unemployment, a collapsing housing market and a soaring deficit. But despite the dismal economy, presidential approval ratings remained around 60 percent until well into 2009.

Today, Americaís economy is more than on the rebound; it has recovered from a recession and is growing beyond expectations. But Obamaís approval ratings continue to decline as the economy expands. Currently, Real Clear Politics pegs his economic approval rating at only 41.4 percent.

Americans need to realize that our country has come a long way from its recession days and that Obama has been the one to lead us this far.

The recession was marked by high unemployment, peaking at 10 percent five years ago according to the Bureau of Labor

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IN MY LEFT STATE OF MIND Statistics. But now, the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8 percent, which is within the normal range of 5ñ6 percent unemployment.

This has added up to 10.6 million private sector jobs created over 56 straight months, as reported by the Democratic Policy and Communications Center.

On Nov. 25, the Commerce Department had to revise the third-quarter growth rate from 3.5 percent to 3.9 percent because it had exceeded expectations. But such promising economic expansion this quarter isnít just a fluke; it indicates 65 months of economic expansion and 17 of manufacturing expansion, according to the Institute for Supply and Management.

Numbers also show that the deficit has fallen at the fastest rate in 60 years. The Congressional Budget Officeís annual report

showed that this year, the deficit was cut by almost one-third. All of these facts build to one conclusion: Americaís economy is back on track.

In an Oct. 22 CNN article, economist Richard Curtin argued that the economy ìis taking so long to recover.î But according to a Sept. 5 Forbes article, Obama actually achieved a 6.1 percent unemployment rate a year faster than Ronald Reagan did during his presidency. And seeing as the American economy is rebounding from its biggest downturn since the Great Depression, it is to be expected that recovery would take some time.

The CNN article also states that despite job growth, wages and income have stayed the same. This may be true, but it is far from the presidentís fault. Obama has famously advocated for a higher minimum wage both through government action and individual business decisions. His ideas have failed to take hold in Congress, but businesses can still raise wages on their own.

Lingering uneasiness may also be a cause

of low approval ratings. A Public Religion Research Institute survey showed that 72 percent of Americans still think we are in a recession. This number is unreasonably high considering that the facts obviously show otherwise. Politicians must work to restore confidence to the American people so they can benefit from the economyís success.

When it comes to the economy, there is always room for improvement. Unemployment has yet to achieve average pre-recession lows, and our deficit and debt are still massive. But considering that we came from one of Americaís biggest economic downturns, achieving todayís economy is a big deal.

Obama deserves recognition for leading our country in such a positive way instead of the disapproval he currently faces.

Kathryn Krawczyk is a freshman magazine journalism major.

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She can be reached at kjkrawczyk@syr. edu and followed on Twitter @KathrynKrawczyk.

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Ombudsman could benefit university The Graduate Student Organization’s proposal to introduce an ombudsman, an employee or office that will allow students and faculty to air grievances in a productive manner, is a step in the right direction for a more effective conflict resolution procedure.

GSO’s proposal affirms the group’s dedication to work with Student Association, University Senate and other relevant groups in the SU community to develop a plan for initiating this third party service before presenting the plan before university leadership.

The office of an ombudsman is charged with the responsibility of resolving conflicts with intent of neutrality. It would keep all parties informed of their rights and allow

them to seek guidance on ways to effectively resolve interuniversity disputes.

As of now, SU is lacking one centralized location that will serve students and faculty alike.

GSO cited THE General Body’s list of Demands and Grievances and the university’s promise to address the need for a more effective conflict resolution procedure as a motivation to generate this proposal.

An ombudsman would be an asset to the SU community, specifically in instances when a student takes his or her concerns to a particular university office and feels that their needs are not being fully addressed. Having an ombudsman to step in and act as an unbiased entity would serve both

parties to create a fair solution.

GSO should take heed to continue clear lines of communication with the student body by detailing its final suggestions, making clear the hiring process for this position and reporting where funding and compensation for the position would come from.

Maintaining this level of transparency will create trust and encourage students and faculty to use this office in the future.

GSO has resolved to have its plan completed before the end of the 2015 spring semester. Its decision to act quickly to fill this absence is in the university’s best interest, as an ombudsman will benefit SU and is a needed addition to the campus community.

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Retailers should adopt new shopping technology to stay current

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oliday shopping amongst a busy crowd can be a pain, but new smart store technology could revolutionize the way we shop. eBay has partnered with fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff in an attempt to combine the benefits of offline and online shopping. Two Nordstrom locations are set to open this month, fully equipped with interactive dressing rooms and touch screen mirrors.

The ability to physically try on clothes while simultaneously browsing different sizes, styles, colors and even product reviews will change the way future retail stores operate.

Enhanced technology in stores is what shopping in the 21st century

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This futuristic shopping experience begins with touch screen displays that allow you to look through the store’s items as if you were online. Once you’re done browsing, a sales associate brings your clothes to a fitting room and you are notified by via text when your room is ready.

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From a business standpoint, companies benefit from having customer tendencies and purchase history logged in their databases. Store owners could use analytics to suggest matching items and learn customers’ interests for future purchases. Customers would also be able to quickly check if their size is in stock or at different location without flagging down a sales rep.

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were nice a decade ago, but technology has advanced so far since then. It’s time to move forward. One of the retailer’s fears is that older customers may not be so receptive to smart stores, but for many businesses, added technology would fit perfectly, especially in the case of brands with younger audiences such as Forever 21 and H&M. It might be hard for small businesses to absorb such large IT costs but larger companies should jump at the chance of being the trendsetters in merchandising.

Starting this movement with Nordstrom is big. The brand is relatively upscale and extends to a large audience with 118 full-line stores across the U.S. The futuristic vibe meshes well with Nordstrom’s image and it

won’t be long before other retailers hop on the bandwagon and adopt a more modern process.

Even with the rise of e-commerce, physical retail will never fully go away so the integration of technology to improve the in-store shopping experience makes sense. This technology is the first real step that blends the convenience of online shopping with the thrill of in-store shopping. Before we know it, high-tech stores will go from the cool new experiment to second nature.

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To say that working at The Daily Orange is one of the best things to happen to me is an understatement. I’ve learned so much, worked on so many great projects, met countless wonderful people, lost so much sleep and ultimately made the best of my time at Syracuse. It feels like it was just yesterday that I first walked through the red door, but now that it’s time to say goodbye, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone I’ve worked with and all of the opportunities that have come out of my time at The D.O. Mark & Laurence: Thanks for believing in me. With your eagerness to push the boundaries of what is possible in journalism, I feel that together we were able to put The D.O. on a path to support the next generation of reporters who are looking to tell stories in new and creative ways.

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GAME TIME USC game helps educate low-income students on college application process

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game aimed at helping low-income students prepare for college applications has received some additional help.

The University of Southern California’s Pullias Center for Higher Education has received a $3.2 million government grant to continue developing “Mission: Admission.”

The game has students pick an avatar and juggle tasks involved in applying to college, like signing up for extracurricular activities, requesting letters of recommendation, writing essays and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Zoë Corwin, research director at the Pullias Center, said she was “thrilled” to learn about the grant, which will be implemented over four years.

“We know that we have something really exciting and effective, and the grant will enable us to scale up, to reach way more students than we’ve been able to research until this point,” she said. “It’s just really exciting.”

USC researchers are still fixing some of the problems with the game, one of which is its limited accessibility. The game is currently only available on Facebook, but Corwin said the new grant will help them transform the game into an app that can be accessed on a phone or computer.

“One of the challenges with the game is that you can’t use Facebook in schools, so it’s hard for teachers to use it as a tool in schools, and also it uses Flash Technology, and so you can’t play it on your phone,” Corwin said. “Those are two barriers to use that this

new grant is going to give us the flexibility to change, so we’ll take it off Facebook and we’re going to make it accessible across multiple platforms.”

At the same time, Corwin said, the game developers have to keep in mind the technology limitations of low-income schools.

“We’re figuring out what devices are schools using and what operating systems, because, while we’d like to make something in the most recent operating system, it also most likely needs to be played in an older operating system, otherwise some of the computer labs won’t be able to access it,” she said.

Leslie Aaronson, a technology teacher at Foshay Learning Center in Los Angeles, has watched the “Mission: Admission” develop since the USC Game Innovation Lab began testing the game with her classes in 2008.

We want students to learn college-going strategies in this safe place where they can mess up, and try again.

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Aaronson said that she and her students see problems with the game, such as how long it takes for the game avatars to acquire energy to complete tasks. But she said that the game, by putting students through a simplified version of the college application

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process, teaches them time management skills and shows them what questions they need to ask.

“I do think it’s not for the kid who has parents on them to make sure they know what’s going on,” she said, but rather for low-income or first-generation college applicants who don’t have an at-home guidance on the application process.

Aaronson added that, for students, some of the most frustrating aspects of the game are also the most eye-opening.

“You might think that you’ve done everything to submit to a college, but if you haven’t asked for your letter of rec in time, then you can’t submit to the college and you’ve missed that deadline,” she said. “So that part of the

game frustrates them, but that’s also the biggest connection they make. When it’s time to actually apply, they’re really on their deadlines because they’ve experienced so much failure in the game.”

Corwin said that’s one of the goals of the game: teaching students successful strategies by allowing them to experiment in the no-risk context of a game. She compared “Mission: Admission” to other strategy games like Monopoly or chess, which players have to play — and fail at — multiple times before they learn the most effective strategies.

Said Corwin: “We want students to learn college-going strategies in this safe place where they can mess up, and try again.” mmcregan@syr.edu

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Campaign encourages seniors to give back to university

By Danny Mantooth staff writer

Seniors can now donate to an area of the school they would like to help fund as part of the Class of 2015 Giving Campaign, which launched this week.

The amount $20.15 is advertised as an appropriate donation, but seniors can donate any amount they wish. Seniors can allocate their gift as well, meaning they can designate a certain amount or percentage to different segments of the university, such as schools and colleges, student organizations or any other part that they wish to donate to.

Seniors can go to giving.syr.edu and navigate to the Class of 2015 Giving page to donate.

There is also an option to make an unrestricted gift, in which the university will delegate the money to areas that need it the most,

said Asia Richter, a senior environmental and interior design major, in an email.

“It is important that we as a class give back to SU to ensure that the aspects which we love the most about our university are passed down to underclassmen and future members of our Orange Nation,” said Richter, a Class Act representative.

Kristen Duggleby, assistant director for annual giving programs, oversees the Class Act and worked with the first committee in 2010 to establish the campaign. Class Act is led by a committee of seniors who encourage their peers to participate in the fundraising effort by making a gift in honor of their senior year, she said.

Besides a monetary gift to the university, Duggleby emphasized the importance of educating and forming lifelong philanthropic actions that “provide future young alumni

with role models for philanthropic giving.”

Adrienne Marcino, a senior and dual advertising and marketing major, said in an email that those in the Class Act Committee are working in multiple ways to spread the message and importance of giving back. One way senior leaders did this was through posting photographs with graphics about “Giving Tuesday,” the philanthropic version of Black Friday, on their Facebook pages.

As a Phanstiel Scholar, Marcino is personally invested in giving back to SU. The Phanstiel Scholars program helps students from middle-income backgrounds bridge the gap between financial aid and the cost of attendance. Because of her scholarship, Marcino said she recognizes the importance of helping current and future students who are in the same position. But she said she still keeps the

bigger picture in mind and strives for 100 percent participation from the senior class.

Seniors across campus are also chosen to coordinate and assemble support for the campaign.

Kyle Fenton, a senior information management and technology major, is an ambassador for the School of Information Studies and said his role within the school is to specifically encourage seniors within the iSchool to donate to the fund.

Fenton and other leaders within the iSchool are gathering support by working with class marshals to create networking opportunities for seniors through happy hour and other collaborations, he added.

“It’s absolutely priceless. I know that if I could give something to give back to the programs I was a part of, I know that’s the most important part,” Fenton said. dmantoot@syr.edu

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university senate concerning transparency and shared governance, adding that those values are essential before he can expect the university to trust the administration.

He also requested that the senate provide formal input on the Board of Trustees draft vision and mission statements, which were approved in November.

After the senate held a closed session to vote on honorary degrees, Bartolovich, Rupert and Perreault introduced the motion to affirm the AAUP’s Centennial Declaration. The 10-point declaration states that the university is a “public good, not a private profit-making institution,” that university management should resist cutbacks and prevent the “multiplying of senior management posts, many of which are unnecessary,” in addition to several other clauses regarding shared governance and academic freedom.

“The declaration actually provides guiding principles for us as the senate and hopefully for the institution,” said Bruce Carter, an associate professor of psychology and child and family studies. “If we keep these principles at the forefront of our minds as we go forward, we may not come up against issues or divisions that tear us apart, even if we may disagree on them.”

The first motion passed unanimously. The second motion spurred conflict among the senate though, because many members feared it would assert that they approved of THE General Body’s list of demands and grievances, as well as its decision to stage a sit-in in Crouse-Hinds.

With respect to THE General Body’s efforts, Don Siegel, a professor of earth sciences, said he does not support the coalition.

“There are lots of ways I think the students could have addressed their grievances, short of demands and I don’t demand anything from my administrators. My faculty in my department doesn’t demand anything, we discuss stuff. We come to compromises,” he said. “I caution us in our enthusiasm for certain philosophical views, to watch out for the details that are being proposed here.”

Sam Gorovitz and Robert Van Gulick, both philosophy professors, each proposed amendments to the motion requesting it be rewritten to explicitly say the senate rejects some of the demands of THE General Body. If the motion passed in its current state, Van Gulick said it would “invite misunderstanding.”

Some senators felt that the motion clearly

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expressed the senate’s position on THE General Body’s list of demands and grievances, and that if the chancellor endorsed it, the motion was worth passing.

Paula Johnson, a professor in the College of Law, said the motion was created because faculty noticed that many of its core principles were left out of the university’s mission and vision statement.

“THE General Body’s own document is not specifically attached to this, but it certainly has inspired the faculty to examine our role,” Johnson said. “What the motion does then, is not to attach that document specifically, but it does ask us to consider what the concrete actions are to be taken in respect to those values.”

Neither Gorovitz nor Van Gulick’s amendments passed, despite Gorovitz’s amendment garnering 32 votes out of the nearly 70 senators

present. The motion to affirm and applaud THE General Body’s efforts passed with 43 votes.

Now that the motion has been passed, Bartolovich said the senate and the students will need to continue to make sure they’re involved in administrative discussions and decisions.

“Since the senate is an advisory body in its current form, we will depend on the communication with the administration and the Board of Trustees being stronger,” Bartolovich said. “We’re going to have work on that in a number of fronts, but I am enormously encouraged both by what the chancellor said and by the way the senate behaved.”

Other business discussed: — Because the meeting ran longer than expected, the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs’ report was pushed back to next semester.

— Doug Armstrong, a professor of anthropology, resigned from his position as senate moderator and chair of the Agenda Committee due to research responsibilities. Can Isik, associate dean for academic and student affairs in the electrical engineering and computer science department, was appointed to replace Armstrong for both positions.

— Sam Leitermann, internal vice president of the Graduate Student Organization, was appointed as parliamentarian — a newly created position in the senate.

— In a report from the Committee on Curricula, new courses were added to the School of Architecture, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Martin J. Whitman School of Management and University College. apalme05@syr.edu

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Campus briefs: T-shirts to go on sale, building hours extended SUNY adopts “Yes Means Yes” policy The State University of New York system has adopted a “Yes Means Yes” policy, a new definition of sexual consent that requires a clear agreement between partners. The policy is part of a larger effort to reduce sexual violence on college campuses.

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry will adopt the policy. The SUNY Board of Trustees announced its adoption of the new policy Tuesday. It will be applied to all 64 of the SUNY campuses.

The new definition says: “Affirmative consent is a clear, unambiguous, knowing, informed and voluntary agreement between all participants to engage in sexual activity.

Consent is active, not passive.”

The policy also requires new statewide training for SUNY police and administrators, as well

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fundraising goal is met, said Scott Barrett, the assistant dean for advancement at the iSchool in an email.

Past programs spurred the creation of Data by the Lake in Chicago. An SU alumnus and member of the University’s Chicago Regional Council knew of the Silicon Valley and New York City programs, and wanted to create a similar experience for students in Chicago, Barrett said.

“The initial idea came out of a conversation between Dean Liddy and David Edelstein ’78

as a statewide public awareness campaign.

The move comes after New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the SUNY system to overhaul its existing sexual consent policy in October.

California became the first state in the U.S. to adopt a similar policy, doing so in September for public and private institutions.

Billy Joel T-shirts to go on sale T-shirts for the Billy Joel concert at the Carrier Dome in March will go on sale Thursday, according to a Dec. 3 Syracuse.com article.

Joel, who will perform on March 20, 2015, is set to perform at the Dome for a record seventh time. The front of the orange T-shirts features the words “Welcome Back,” a piano and the concert date. The number seven on the back of the shirts represents the number of times Joel has performed at the Carrier Dome.

Custom Logo USA is selling the T-shirts

a little over a year ago. We decided together that the iSchool’s popular data science program would make for an innovative immersion opportunity,” Barrett said.

Not only will the trip supplement the work being done in the classroom, which will involve problem solving using data from two partner companies, but students will also have the opportunity to network with professionals.

“This program gives us, and our students, the opportunity to build new networks and connections that will be helpful for future jobs and internships,” said JD Ross, communications director at the iSchool.

Previously, successful iSchool immersion

for $14.99 each at Sound Garden, located in Armory Square on West Jefferson St., and at the Custom Logo USA showroom, located on State Fair Boulevard, according to the Syracuse.com article. All proceeds from the T-shirt sales will go to Signature Syracuse Music, a non-profit organization that offers music education programs for teenagers.

Tickets for the concert go on sale on Saturday at 9 a.m. for $59.50 and $89.50.

Study spaces to offer extended hours Beginning Friday, select Syracuse University campus study spaces will be open for extended hours for finals week.

A coalition of various library, academic, resident and student services identified a need for these hours. E.S. Bird Library normally operates on a 24-hour schedule, but during finals week more study spaces with

programs have taken place in Silicon Valley and New York City, Ross added.

The last project from the iSchool that was funded on ‘CuseFunder was the IT Girls Overnight Retreat, an overnight retreat at SU for young girls interested in information and technology. The project originally asked for $5,000. More than double that amount was raised through ‘CuseFunder.

“We have successfully utilized crowdfunding as a tool multiple times over the past year. Data by the Lake has all of the necessary qualities of a good crowdfunding project,” Barrett said.

The money collected through ‘CuseFunder will offset the overall cost of the trip, which

extended hours are needed, according to a SU News release.

Spaces that will remain open 24-hours include the Carnegie Library Reading Room and Computer Cluster, Haven Study Center and Brockway Academic Activities Center.

The Goldstein and Schine student centers will be open until 2:30 a.m., and the Lawrinson Penthouse and Room 117 of Sadler Hall will be open until midnight, according to the SU News release.

The coalition chose spaces that are near residence halls and sufficiently furnished to seat around 50–100 people, according to the release.

As members of the coalition, the Department of Public Safety will monitor the spaces to ensure a safe environment during late hours.

Extended hours will be held through the end of exams.

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includes meals, transportation and housing, though students will still have to pay a $500 fee to participate, Barrett said.

Unlike some crowdfunding websites like Indiegogo, if the project’s goal is not reached in the specified amount of time, the money raised will not be refunded back to donors, according to the ‘CuseFunder website. This means that even if the $7500 is not raised, the iSchool will still get to use the money that was collected for the project.

“We are very confident that the fundraising required will be successful,” Barrett said. “We are committed to the project and will secure the required funding.” rsandler@syr.edu

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SHAWNA RABBAS T

o be honest, I’m still not quite sure how I ended up here. Jumping into The Daily Orange last semester was something I never really planned on, but it’s easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. After two crazy semesters, I’m so glad to have worked alongside some of the most sleep-deprived, funny, passionate and talented people that I’ve ever met.

Jess: Hey, remember that time you trained me to be copy editor? Well, you did something right. You’re a great journalist and a great leader and, somehow, I’ve found that most conversations involve New Jersey or the Boss.

Justin: God Bless America. I’ll miss hearing all of your exclamations, the sillier the better. You’re a hard worker with a lot of talent and slightly corrupted now that you’ve been through News. Lesson learned: If you find a dead body, consider first calling The D.O. News Editor before the police. Maybe one day I can find it in my heart to forgive you for not knowing who Dumbledore is. Maybe.

Anna: I never thought that having a guy jump off of a moving ice cream truck to then hit on you would be such a bonding experience, but, boy, was it ever. It’s been nice having a little bit more blonde in the News room.

Brett: I’m pretty sure you were born to be News Editor. You’re the glue that holds News together, and I’m so, so glad that I got to work with you two semesters in a row. I’ll miss those late-night Brett Roulettes and look forward to

some pretty pun-filled newsfronts.

Mara: You’ve got my vote for “Most Stylish” by far. You’re super sweet, super talented and you’re going to be an amazing PD. Chloe: You are literally one of the happiest people I have ever met. Even on long nights, you were always there with a cute corgi pic or your, dare I say brilliant, Disney princess Snapchat-art series.

Jackie: Pulp’s improved leaps and bounds with you at the helm. You’ve got fabulous hair and you’re an excellent gossip partner at D.O. parties.

Clare: For someone so small, you’ve got the loudest, most infectious laugh I’ve ever heard.

I’ll miss hearing it carry all the way up to News so late at night.

Nick: You’re my musical soul mate, if there is such a thing. And, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten my pinky promise.

Audrey: You’re the queen of copy. I’d consider myself lucky if I knew half of what you do.

Jesse: After first meeting you in NEW 205 (shout out to B. Moritz), it’s been great working with you in-house. You’ve been straight fire as sports editor and I’m positive you’ll be getting up to some pretty amazing things after you leave this place. As for the rest of Sports, you guys bring life into the house. Not only that, you guys do an insane amount of work and you do it well.

Photo: You guys killed it this semester.

Keep it up.

Annie: Thanks for letting me into this crazy place. You’ve got awesome style and a

killer taste in music, plus you understand what it’s like to live so close to Amish country.

Casey: You were the first EIC I worked under and you’re one of the most talented people in this place. We all know those people from The D.O’s past that are still talked about today; I’m absolutely positive that you’ve moved into their ranks and a few years from now some newbies will be hearing stories about Casey Fabris.

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amily — Thanks for dealing with me coming home at 4 a.m. And for all the support and whatnot. Love you guys.

Lizzie — You hired me off the cold Syracuse streets and got me into 744. You also made me a hella better designer. Thanks for working with my crazy, colorful ideas and for giving me such a fantastic opportunity. You literally saved my time at SU. Lindsay — I think we both know we are polar opposites design-wise. Just know that for all our differences, I really like you a lot and respect you a ton as a designer. You helped me to appreciate the value in less being more, and I needed that. Also thanks for putting up with my love of gradients and the rest of the constant garbage I pulled on you. You rock, boss.

Casey and Chase — I will always respect the hell out of you both, but I will always be afraid of Casey.

Mer and Lara — You guys proved your D.O. passion to us this semester multiple ways, and I think that was huge for this organization.

Keep taking great care of this place.

Future staff — Remember: Nothing great ever happened that wasn’t in defiance of management.

Mara — Everything you’ve made this year has been fantastic. I can’t wait to see the things you’ll come up with in the future as you keep growing, as PD and beyond.

Chloe — You are the centerpiece of my favorite FDD story: the infamous carrot cake situation. Also, we need to watch ABC Family and eat mac and cheese once my two shows

come back.

Clare — You’ll always be my No. 1 beer pong partner. #SevenInARow Jon — It was an honor to be mistaken for you.

Hankin — It was an honor to be mistaken for you as well.

Schneidman — It was an honor to be mistaken for you as well, as well.

Syd — You’re a champ, don’t let anyone tell you different. And you still owe me a game of beer pong.

Kat — You blew me away with some of the stuff you made this semester. You could 100 percent be a kick-ass designer anywhere you want, no doubt in my mind.

Jackie — From getting Shrekt together and eating whole bags of Sour Patch Kids to fighting over Coldplay and unearthing your modeling past, thanks for not losing your marbles and for making Pulp my favorite section. It wouldn’t have been that without you being there, and I’ll really miss you a whole lot.

KB — In the funniest way possible, you are one of the most unique people I’ve ever met.

You are full of what the old-time folk would call pizazz or moxie. There’s never a dull moment with you and I hope there never is.

Brett — You’re the glue-guy of the house.

You also let me crash on your couch that one time. That was pretty magical. Keep up the work on your trashsketball technique.

Midge — We’ll be TeamMPD besties forever. And IMHO, they should have a statue of you in photo.

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Meredith & Lara: So many things have happened with the paper this semester, some more difficult than others, but you two have rolled with every single punch. You’re the two most driven, energetic and passionate people here — which has made you the perfect team to run this ship. I have so much respect for you guys and I know you are only going to improve from here on out.

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Alfred — You ruined my life with the introduction of adult-themed Shrek videos. I am now a hopeless addict and will be Shrekt forever. Thanks.

Annie — You actually liked jazz and were always down to have a dumb-ass conversation with me on something totally asinine. You also helped me find out that Eeyore was my spirit animal. Thanks … I guess … If anyone cares …

Brendan — Hope you enjoyed Secret Santa.

And the Bills kicking the Jets’ butts.

Vandy Man — The consummate D.O. professional. People, you’d be hard pressed to find a more reliable journalist Erik van Rheenan.

Jess — Thanks for running news like a welloiled machine. It made my job a lot easier.

Justin — Aw shucks! Even though you popped out, we’ll still be kickball champs forever.

Ellen — I am glad that your sneezes got better. Go Sabres.

Shawna — You were never mad — ever. In news, that’s gotta be a record.

Jesse — Thanks for sticking with my designs. I always felt you had my back.

Blum — Stop writhing in pain on the ground.

Go see doctors until someone fixes you.

Kling Daddy Flash — Go Liverpool (both of them). YNWA. Audrey — Punching out a window with my hand wrapped in your sweatshirt was the day I became a man.

Phil — I don’t just respect you, I #RE2PECT you, too.

Bailey — Thanks for showing me that New-

house wasn’t the end-all, be-all of being successful in media if you work hard enough. That was a big deal for me.

Hass — A manly man with a real man’s handshake.

Ankur and Chris Voll — I think we made Sav and The Lifeguard proud, eh? #WeSeeEverythingInThePool Leslie — I did not realize how in over my head I would be this semester. I want to help you build the video section. Now, I think I can.

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syverud may need to add or remove faculty in the coming semester, Syverud said they haven’t been making cuts more frequently than other years. He added that he is very concerned that SU’s faculty and staff are treated “respectfully and humanely.”

At the end of his address, Syverud talked about the Board of Trustees decision on promotion and tenure and policies. He said that historically the University Senate has done three things: approve curriculums, approve degrees and approve faculty promotions.

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“This is not the person to solve all of the problems,” Wang said, referring to the ombudsperson. “It’s rather a resource to communicate.”

Ombudsman organizations exist nationally and internationally. Currently, 300 universities have ombudsman offices, Wang said.

The second resolution asks that Syverud investigates and prepares a report, presented to the Board of Trustees, on the administration’s response to THE General Body protesters at Crouse-Hinds.

Specifically this resolution asks the chancellor to investigate the decision to prevent protesters from leaving and re-entering Crouse-Hinds on Nov. 14, the manner in which the administration delivered the student code of conduct to students sitting in the building and prohibiting a faculty member from the College of Law from entering Crouse-Hinds in order to give legal

“I noted that the board’s decision in May took the third of these away from the senate and replaced it with a still undefined process within the provost’s office,” Syverud said.

Moving forward, Syverud said he cannot change the board’s decision. He also said he recognizes and understands there may be distrust among the faculty about the selection process for the committee that will advise the provost on promotion and tenure decisions.

Syverud added that he believes the board wants to develop a tenure and promotion process that values faculty input and models the best practices at other universities. apalme05@syr.edu

advice to THE General Body protesters.

“In my mind, the intention of this is to say, ‘these are the things that were not handled well, this is how we should have handled things instead,” GSO President Patrick Neary said at the meeting.

The resolution also calls for Syverud to hold an open forum where students and faculty can respond to concerns about the administration’s handling of the protesters.

At its Nov. 19 meeting, after listening to concerns from Wang, the executive board ultimately decided to veto the resolutions because the language did not make it clear how the ombudsperson office would function. Also, the language did not align with a similar resolution currently in committee in the University Senate, Wang said in a handout given to all GSO senators at the meeting.

“We didn’t want the administration to drive a wedge between the GSO and the University Senate,” Neary said. “We wanted to make sure we got all of the details right.” rsandler@syr.edu

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.O. Diehard. That’s what Casey called me when I first interviewed to come into the house with the red door, and I’ve never looked back since.

Even though this past semester was filled with plenty of stressful nights, most of them complete with less than three hours of sleep,

I wouldn’t change it for the world. I found my little niche on campus — Delta Omega is my home and the people there are my family.

That was probably the cheesiest thing I’ve ever written, but it’s true.

Jess — I’m pretty sure I owe you a drink, or six. Thanks for encouraging me to take things in stride and go with the flow.

Nikeya — Thanks for always coming into the house with a smile on your face. You’re one of the sweetest people I know and are going to kill it in the PR world.

Nick and Alfred — Get Shrekt. I’ll be scarred for life, by the way.

Annie — I would’ve never been here if I didn’t start in News under your reign. Thanks for always being sarcastic in every situation with me.

Brett — Our handshake and your daily runs to Ernie made my day. Thanks for always knowing my order. News is left in great hands. Send a story my way sometime.

Lara — You turned Pulp into something great last semester, and I can only hope that the sweet stuff in the middle continues to grow as a result of that. I’ll never forget the first time I saw the Larax on her perch. Thanks for rejecting all of our terrible macs these past two semesters. Pawn stars forever.

Kate Beckman — Stay classy and stay sassy, my friend. I can’t wait until we embark

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on our out-of-house adventures.

Alex — You remind me of me in a way. Never stop asking about D.O. history and keeping an ear out for that D.O. gossip. Fill me in from time to time. I see you going so far in featch.

Brendan — Thanks for being my lede guy and our source of humor in Pulp. You rule the mac game and for that I’ll be forever grateful. By the way, “Pirates of the Caribbean” is not my favorite movie.

Matt — Remember first semester of freshman year when you wrote your first D.O. story about field hockey and you made me read it? And I kept making fun of you for all of those “three ledes?” You may or may not know this, but I was jealous of your bylines, which made me start writing for The D.O. So, thanks and thanks for putting up with me even during the Day days.

Lindsay — I’m so glad we bonded this year over our Newhouse studio and graveyard adventures.

Hasta luego, chica. Let’s hang out sometime.

Margo — What would I do without you?

You made photo better than ever and set the bar so high for future editors. I still owe you ice cream and I’m so excited to hang out next semester when we have free time. It’s chill. #DOingAlbionforever Mara — Thanks for being my twin and a brilliant friend. You’re going to kill it next semester as PD. Show ‘em who’s boss and don’t forget that I’ll always be around if you need a late night

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hank you for...

Lindsay: hanging out with me literally 24/7 this semester. You’ve lead the visuals with strange noises and an impeccable eye for strong design. We’ve made it somehow through the guides and other disasters of the semester.

Lizzie: bringing a calm voice of reason as I stressed out in the world of photo. Come back from being cool in Copenhagen already, geez.

Casey: hiring me once as an assistant and again as a head editor. You were definitely the (cool) mom of the house that we all needed.

Lara: partnering up with me in the role of accidental head editors. Keep leading The D.O. with your visual-friendly ways and weakness for cute animal videos.

Mer: your laughs, schvitzes and wisdom. Looking forward to reading your No. 1 best-selling autobiography. Thanks for taking care of us rowdy kids.

Jackie: repping west coast, best coast with me. Can’t wait to see you covering every single music festival of the future. #DOingAlbion4eva Jess: providing never-ending head eds nervous giggles. Sorry I never got to run just a pretty photo of an apple in your section.

Audrey: being that cool older sister who showed us the ways of life, like how to throw knives and keep the sports boys in their place.

KB: shamelessly being yourself and through that, encouraging others to do the same. Such is life.

Natalie: letting me hang out in your office when photo was too stressful, which was often.

Alfred: being my tiger brother. You’re the OG token Asian and I will always be secondary

to ya. Asian club forever.

Annie: being one of those rare friends who just understands and accepts people for the way they are.

Michelle: co-cacti-ing it up on Halloween.

Maggie: making the in-house reads less daunting with your warm personality.

Anna: being the hippie friend that I never knew I needed, and now can’t live without. Our conversations always bring calmness and clarity.

Ellen: being the best Spongebob to my Patrick that I could ever ask for.

Justin: bringing “Dreamgirls” to the photo office that one time.

Brett: the SA coverages, protest coverages and dining hall fruit.

Chloe: doing the Chlo, doing the Chlo.

Clare: the daily hugs. I’ll miss them.

Mara: constantly killing the design game all day, every day.

Nick: being my non-Newhouse bestie.

“High five, Midge.” Besties unite!!

Jon: ditching design for sports... psh. Just kidding, come back in house soon!

Kat/Sydney: building up the Delta Omega pledge class of 2018.

Matt: not cropping my photos, right?

Ankur: giving me advice/closure on the D-bag situation.

Chris Voll: doing the seriously important job of building and keeping up the digital face of The D.O. I hope I can do your position justice next semester.

Erik: recruiting me to work in house and going to Austin with us. “Welcome to the Jungle” taxi is one of my favorite D.O. memories.

coffee run or a weekend dancing session.

Clare — I will forever remember the day Pulp had the most content planned for the paper. I couldn’t be prouder of you for taking on featch next semester. Just remember that A3s should be scheduled and to do your photo requests on time. I’m always here if you need anything — I can guarantee you’ll have your own shit list in no time — and I look forward to our coffee dates.

Mer — I’m so happy we became friends this semester. I stuck around because of you and even though I’m no longer in-house, I hope that we can still go to Stellas every now and then and you can update me on all things D.O. Thanks for being the Jewish mother I never had. I’ll miss that.

Vandy Man — Thanks for teaching me everything I know. You showed me that Pulp is the best section in house, and I know I can always count on you for just about anything — 2048 and all. I hope you remember me when you become Editor in Chief of Rolling Stone one day (and maybe give me a job).

Casey — I can’t thank you enough for convincing me to work for this crazy paper. You’ll always be mentor, adviser, editor and friend to me. Your weekly Kubal sessions kept me grounded and it’s from you that I learned, “The paper will always go out.” I don’t know what I’m going to do without you next semester, but I have a feeling I’ll see you around.

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Brendan: killing the mac/headline game.

Jesse: being one-half of the best sports and photo relationship to date. Ready to just drop off our photos/stories and just... leave?

Bailey: putting up with my incompetence in the world of sports and still coming out at the end as friends.

Phil: providing me a sense of appreciation for Eminem. Also, you’re going to kill it as sports editor. #silentbutdeadly Klinger: having insane and unending amounts of energy, yet somehow also being the voice of reason and insightful conversation when needed.

Dan: road tripping with me on the best (and most ratchet, in a good way) trip ever. Higher, higher, higher. Now go take over the world of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Trevor: not blinking and moving for like five minutes in Pulp — incredibly impressive and entertaining.

Schneidman/Sam Blum: having by far the most entertaining rivalry of the house.

Sam Maller: quitting. It changed my life.

D.O. Water fountain: You da real MVP. Chase: teaching me the ways of photo editor success. It’s safe to say I couldn’t have survived last semester without your guidance.

Leslie: being your derpy, lovable self and making the gifs/vids.

Logan: nerding out with me over sports photography and cool photo gear. The sports guys are all so pumped to have you work in house.

Kadijah: representing the ideal staff photographer model of growth and then some.

Fierceberg: being the most supportive non-blood-related sister I could have ever asked

for in one of the scariest transitions of my life.

Joshuah: always going to the bouncy house and never forgetting about your friends back here at The D.O. Seriously, visit.

Renee: being the most talented and underrated photographer on this campus. Teach me how to be like you, Photoshop queen.

Frankie: bringing bubbliness and the best music taste to photo. Keep shooting concerts when you’re not at 744 Ostrom, you have an amazing talent for them.

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n a whim, without ever writing a story for The Daily Orange, I figured I would apply to be an assistant copy editor. After stumbling through an interview and handing in a damp resume — it snowed that day — I figured I would never get the job.

Three semesters later I’m leaving 744 Ostrom Avenue, and it’s a bittersweet experience.

The Daily Orange reaffirmed my interest in journalism and gave me incredible opportunities to grow as a writer and reporter. For that, I am thankful.

To anyone I have left out: There may not have been space in this duck for you, but there will always be space in my memories of The DO. Thanks for the great times.

Alex E.: The freshman phenom in Pulp this semester, glad to know that you want to continue working at The D.O. Remember Snoop Dogg, with two Gs. Nikeya: “You don’t have the answers Sway.” Thanks for always bringing a positive, upbeat attitude to the office this semester.

Jackie: Our fearless leader in Pulp, even if “Pirates of the Caribbean 3” is your favorite movie. You took on a lot as feature editor and I was proud to be a part of the section. Enjoy your time off from working in house.

Clare: Do we have A2’s for next week? It was great working with you this semester and I’m excited for where you will take the section. Pulp needed a leader and you stepped up, be proud of that. Also, have you heard of this thing called Venmo?

Erik: The other half of the comeback crew last spring. You were a blast to work with and the 95 grievances was an unforgettable moment in the history of shirking work at The D.O. Brett: Thanks for the induction into the nice person club. You take on more work at The D.O. than most, but always find time to joke about human rights violations in Honduras. No matter who wins the mac competition, you’re going to kill it as news editor.

Sam: The multiple times you induced an outburst from Hans and drove him to yell f*ck in class were some of my favorite moments of the semester. I should also thank you for being included in the nice person club.

Klinger: I enjoyed our veteran water-cool-

er talks this semester. You’re a hilarious guy and bring a great energy to work with you every day.

Audrey: “I’m going to the market do you want anything?” From Boland, to Oktoberfest, to The Daily Orange, it’s been a great run. Thanks for catching all of my typos in cutlines this semester, but more importantly thanks for being such a great friend throughout my four years at Syracuse.

Casey: Thank you for hiring me — twice.

Even though I had never written a story for The D.O. you welcomed me into the newsroom, then as EIC, you welcomed me back.

I don’t think I’ve ever made it clear to you before this how grateful I am for that.

Lara: Thank you for assigning me to write about murder mystery dinners, I consider it my big break to this day. But seriously, thanks for hiring me for Pulp. The paper is in good hands with you in charge.

Meredith: I don’t know how you manage it all. Terrible puns aside, you have put so much work into making this paper as good as it is today, and you should be duly proud.

News: You all killed it this semester. You’re a savvy bunch, with sound judgment and great dedication to journalism.

Sports: I can’t imagine anybody at the paper has more fun than you guys, but at the same time, you guys are some of the most talented and hardworking writers on this campus. Keep putting stuff on your board.

Design: You know, I used to be a designer (the start page). Lindsay, Mara, Chloe, Nick, Kat, Matt and Sydney — sorry if I ever held you up by writing joke headlines. The paper looked great this semester and you are all headed for success.

Photo: You’re all more talented than I could ever hope to be. The visual content in the paper this semester was amazing, keep producing great work.

Alexa: “I hate The Daily Orange.” Even though the newspaper stole your boyfriend, thank you for always supporting my decision to work there. I love you and I look forward to making up for all the lost time next semester.

614 Euclid Avenue: Dude, bros. We may not be the big men on campus — we tied a

helium balloon to our apple TV remote so we could always find it — but I can honestly say I found the best group of friends I’ve ever had here at Syracuse. I can’t wait until next semester. First round at Chuck’s is on me.

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Mom & Dad: Sorry for never calling. I’m not sure if you have ever read my articles, but I cannot stress enough how much your love and support have meant to me throughout the years. Thank you.

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(FROM LEFT) DAISIA GLOVER AND BRIANA BELL prepare baked goods in the kitchen of the Alibrandi Catholic Center. On the first Wednesday of every month the center gathers students to bake goods to be handed out at homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

RECIPE FOR CHANGE Students bake for homeless at Alibrandi Catholic Center, bond during process

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n the first Wednesday of every month, students get together to give back.

Each month the Alibrandi Catholic Center opens up its doors — and its kitchen — and allows students to channel their inner baker.

Bridget Yule, director of Student Centers and Programming Services, has been involved with Baking for the Homeless for three years. Every month, she prepares a theme and recipes for the students who help with the preparation and decoration of the baked goods. This month’s theme is focused on the holiday season.

Yule said the baking sessions provide a unifying experience for the students who volunteer. As they decorate, they find common interests, and even though the students may not have known each other going into the project, they form a community by the end, Yule said.

“It’s a very bonding experience for the students and for me. It’s fun — for over three hours you can forget about everything and play,” Yule said. “It’s a good time for people to bond and baking is always fun, I think, for everybody.”

Yule said this strong sense of bonding results in a lot of repeat volunteers.

One of those volunteers is Sierra Pizzola, a sophomore advertising major.

The first time Aaron Liebman took the stage for the SU Songwriter Showcase, he introduced himself to the audience with a fake name.

“It was a really great experience, but terrifying. Absolutely terrifying,” Liebman said. “But, you know, that’s why we do it, for the nerves, for the adrenaline.

That’s why I get up there on the stage.”

This Friday, when the junior television, radio and film major performs in the seventh annual showcase with his band for the second time, he’ll be using his real name.

Liebman’s band, Lewis and Clark, will be one of 12 acts performing in the annual SU Songwriter Showcase on Friday at 8 p.m. The showcase will

Many local nonprofits cannot afford baked goods, so the Alibrandi Catholic Center is one of the few sources of desserts for the shelters.

When Pizzola was in high school, she was very involved in volunteering and would always bake for charitable causes or when she was with her family. But when she started college, she no longer had access to an oven. Baking for the Homeless gave her the opportunity to get back into baking and to help a good cause at the same time, she said.

“For me, it’s just a time for relaxation, to have fun, to get away from all the schoolwork and the things that I have to do,” Pizzola said. “It’s a really relaxed environment — there’s no pressure if you mess up a recipe, and they are always willing to let you try new things.”

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here’s nothing quite like finishing that last final.

You’re writing like a maniac, BSing the last part of your essay about checks and balances and the role of media in democracy ZACH and the first SCHWEIKERT breath of the KEEPIN’ professor’s IT FA KE final words breaks the silence. Everyone puts down their pencils and Winter Break has begun. That’s when I get excited. Why? Because it’s Winter Break, for goodness sake! The tests are over, they were cake. I won’t be stressed, I’ll have no tests; with time to sleep, I will be blessed. No more

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Black Celestial Choral Ensemble to perform Christmas show

By Bodeline Dautruche staff writer

The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble plans to ring in the holiday spirit on Friday with its Christmas Showcase. The public will be able to enjoy the free concert at 7 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel.

Co-hospitalbcce christmas ity chair Alyssa showcase Ford said BCCE Where: Hendricks Chapel has planned a When: Friday, 7 p.m. show that everyHow much: Free one can enjoy.

“We want students to end the semester on a happy note,” said Ford, a senior magazine journalism major.

Ford said she has not seen a lot of Christmas

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schweikert crunch time, no more deadlines, I won’t have to look for my newspaper headlines. My folks will appear in the Honda outside, I’ll be so dang happy that I know I’ll cry. I’ll pack up my stuff — in the trunk it will go — and we’ll race towards New Jersey ahead of the snow. The radio blasting those songs that I hate — yes, the season is coming, but I’d rather wait. With wreathes and lights, my house will be decked. I’d say “Christmas trees,” but that term’s not correct.

It’s not Santa, nor cookies that make break the best, it’s the fact that now I can finally rest. So I’ll sleep! I’ll sleep and I’ll nap and I’ll

spirit on campus and feels that the show will bring that spirit during what can be a very stressful time.

The showcase will include holiday gospel music as well as individual talent performances from BCCE members. Ashleigh Brown, a sophomore psychology major, said these performances include singing, dancing and other types of acts.

Ronald Taylor, a senior political science and policy studies major, will be performing a monologue dealing with the issue of loss, he said.

Brown admits she feels nervous having so much responsibility, since this is her first time serving as the ensemble’s assistant director.

“In order to have time for all of our member’s talents, we usually only sing two to three

songs as a whole,” Brown said. “So Byron (Canada), the director of BCCE, and myself really spent time deciding what songs the choir would sing.”

slumber. I’ll forget about credits and debits and numbers. I’ll veg out for days, for weeks on end. And I’ll hang out with all of those high school friends. And I’ll go to the movies, and spend lots of money. Unlike in the ‘Cuse, the skies will be sunny. I’ll play my guitar, I won’t fear being noisy. Good lord, I can’t wait to be back in New Joisey.

For two or three weeks, I’ll sleep in every day. I’ll eat tons of food. I won’t care what I weigh. I won’t have any homework. I’ll be super lazy. I can do all the stuff that would likely seem crazy. I won’t shower, or bathe. I’ll drink straight out the carton. I won’t worry ‘bout girls, or parties or Barton’s. I’ll be perfectly happy, at least for a while, and affixed to my face will be a huge smile.

I’ll see my family and that will be nice. I’ll probably go without checking MySlice. One week will go by, but it seems more like four.

And then I’ll realize — this is kind of a bore.

I’ll miss my roommate, my dorm and my friends, and I’ll start to wish break would come to an end. A month’s a long time, and it goes by real slow. I’ll get sick of the cookies and men made of snow. Time ticks away at its sluggish, snail pace, and I’ll be ready to get the heck out of this place.

I’ll miss bad peanut butter and stale moldy bread. I’ll miss squirming around my uncomfortable bed. I’ll miss cooking ramen at 2 in the morning, and not caring at all about DPS warnings. I’ll miss freezing my toes off when I wait for the bus. I’ll miss disappointment when

We want the students to end the semester on a happy note.

Alyssa Ford senior magazine journalism major

Choir practices are held twice a week, and BCCE members share positive messages, spiritual enlightenment and a story about their day or week. It’s a special time for the group

to bond before getting into the hard work, Brown said.

“It’s a quick turnaround from our performance during Family Weekend and from students returning back from Thanksgiving weekend, but we really do try to keep things simple and fun,” said Nina Rodgers, BCCE’s business manager, who is also a columnist for The Daily Orange.

Rodgers, a junior broadcast and digital journalism major, said that in the heart of the holiday season, the Christmas showcase is something calming to do in the haste of finals.

“I want attendees to take away two things.

One, this is a great spiritual outlet that allows for reflection,” Taylor said. “And two, I want them to be able to think of all the blessings of this semester.” bkdautru@syr.edu

I get a C plus. I’ll miss being broke and not eating breakfast. I’ll miss not having a homework checklist. I’ll miss being addressed as an Orange Friend — or maybe I won’t, but those e-mails won’t end.

Winter break can get boring, and gets boring fast. On the flipside, college is often a blast. But a part of me misses the old struggle bus, because college ain’t college unless part of it sucks.

Zach Schweikert is a sophomore advertising major. He has thoroughly enjoyed writing this column. If you can find all of the hidden Pulp Fiction references in most of his pieces, he’ll buy you coffee. His column appears every Thursday in Pulp. He can be reached at zdschwei@syr.edu.

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baking to bring new people to the event, having gotten her roommate and other people living on her floor involved.

Maggie Byrne, the campus minister at the Catholic Center, said the event is a fun way to volunteer. At the same time, the homemade baked goods are very meaningful for those who receive them.

“The desserts are really elaborately decorated, and they take a lot of time to do that.

People have a lot of fun when they are doing it,” Byrne said. “But they are also keeping in mind that for the people receive it, it’s going

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showcase feature original songs written by both individual students and student bands. The performance, which is free, will be held in the Panasci Lounge in the Schine Student Center.

T h e showc a se su songwriter is planned showcase by a class Where: Schine Student Center of stuWhen: Friday, 8 p.m. dents in How much: Free the Renée Crown University Honors Program. The class, HNR340: Inside the Words and Music, is a discussion-based seminar that meets twice a week, said Emma Lohrs, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences and student in the class.

The students in the class have been preparing for the showcase since the middle of

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to be a big deal for them. It’s not just like a dessert-out-of-a-box thing, so that I think really contributes to the experience too.”

The next day, all of the baked goods are delivered by the Catholic Center to local nonprofits. This semester, the Center has mainly donated to the Samaritan Center, a soup kitchen in downtown Syracuse, and the Dorothy Day House, a center for women who have been the victims of abuse. Byrne said that the baked goods provided by the center are sometimes the only desserts donated to these nonprofits.

For Byrne, volunteering not only helps those in need, but can provide an opportunity for busy students to connect with the community they

live in, and that it’s “good for the soul.”

“I know when you are in school there is so much going on and it’s just ‘go go go,’ and it’s hard to get outside yourself and to focus on anything outside of what you immediately need to do,” Byrne said. “So service is a distinct time when you say, ‘I am here to help another person, I am not here for me. I am here for another person.’”

While the baking is done on campus, Alibrandi staff members drop off the baked goods at local nonprofits, which can also be a very rewarding experience, said Jose Gonzalez, assistant to the campus minister.

Gonzalez, a sophomore anthropology major, said that while he has delivered the baked goods this semester, he has had many

great interactions with people at the charities.

“You go there and they are really grateful, they say thanks like a million times. They are always happy,” Gonzalez said.

He also said volunteer initiatives like Baking for the Homeless provide ways for Syracuse students to combat the stigma that college students don’t care about volunteer work.

Said Gonzalez: “Sometimes a bad stigma that the city has on the school is that the students don’t really care about the city. It’s these little things that show we care about them, that we are self-giving and we’re not always thinking about ourselves and we take the time to do these things, even if it’s a little cupcake.”

October, largely outside of class, Lohrs said.

Student performers and bands competed to be a part of the showcase by submitting recordings of their original music. Students in the class were responsible for choosing the 12 final acts out of around 25 submissions, Lohrs said.

The 12 acts will each be able to perform two original songs of their choice at the showcase.

Numerous performers from this year’s showcase have been in the showcase in previous years.

Alex Ganes, a senior music composition major, will perform in the showcase for the third time.

Ganes said he has been preparing for the performance for a little over a week. For the showcase, Ganes will be singing and playing the piano. This will also be the first time he will be singing without the other members of his band, Shiffley.

“I’m going to definitely be more relaxed, more conversational, by having just the piano and me.

It’ll be more personal I think,” Ganes said.

He has continued to perform in the showcase each year because it’s one of the few opportunities songwriters have to perform on campus, he said.

Maria Bufalini, a sophomore musical theater major, will be performing in the showcase

will sing and play the piano in contemporary and pop styles.

“It’s exciting to be able to do something that is contemporary and pop— which I don’t usually do a lot — for my family and friends,” Bufalini said.

Other performers, like Olivia Klayman, will be a part of the showcase for the first time. Klayman, a sophomore dual Spanish and television, radio and film major, has been singing since she was little. She will be singing and playing the ukulele.

Though Klayman had seen fliers for the event up in Schine in past years, she never paid much attention to it until she received an email about the showcase this year. After learning more about the showcase, she knew she wanted to apply.

“I’m stage shy, so it’s been nerve-wracking getting ready, but kind of exciting too. I used to do open mic nights at coffee shops back home and I wrote a song for my high school graduation,” Klayman said. “But every time it’s like the first time.”

I’m going to definitely be more relaxed, more conversational, by having just the piano and me.

Alex Ganes senior music composition major

for the second time.

For Bufalini, the showcase will be a chance to stray from her usual genre of music.

Because of her major, Bufalini largely does theater performances. But at the showcase, she

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hile some students will meet the cold weather with oversized scarves and hot beverages, others will dive into the chilly waters of Oneida Lake to raise money for the Special Olympics New York.

The Polar Plunge will take place Sunday, Dec. 7, on Oneida Shores Park about 30 minutes from the Syracuse University campus. This annual event challenges participants to run onto the freezing water of the lake to raise money for the Special Olympics athletes of the New York region.

“Everything is different from year to year, but it is always the same fun and crazy shenanigans,” said Cassandra Rucker, the director of development for the central region and southern tier at the Special Olympics New York.

The main goal of the plunge is to spread awareness and to raise money for the Special Olympics Winter Games, which are coming to Syracuse Feb. 6–8, 2015. More than 1,200 Special Olympics athletes from New York state will attend the event.

Out of about the 1,500 people who sign up, Rucker said about 1,000 usually enter the water. She is predicting the water temperature to be in the high 30s, low 40s.

The athletes will participate in five events including floor hockey, snow shoe, alpine, figure skating and cross-country. It costs each participant $300 to join the games, so the money raised from the Polar Plunge will help the athletes pay for overall costs including their entrance fees, training equipment and transportation.

“An event like the Polar Plunge can change the world, but it also helps the local Syracuse Special Olympics community,” Rucker said.

Dorothy Buehring Phillips founded the Special Olympics New York program in 1969 and it is now the largest in the United States, according to the program’s website. The program includes 64,659 athletes who train and compete in a number of different events.

The goal of the Special Olympics program is to create opportunities for athletes to “develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience the joy of achievement and make new friends.” It is entirely volunteer-based, and this year it is striv-

Participants of the Polar Plunge will run into the cold waters of Oneida Lake to raise money for Special Olympics athletes of the New York region. More than 1,200 Special Olympics athletes from New York will attend the event on Sunday. courtesy of cassandra rucker

ing to get more involvement from SU students.

Kyle Fenton, a senior information management and technology major and the Polar

chill out Sunday’s event will begin at 10 a.m. with the Pre-Plunge Party. The Polar Plunge will begin at 1 p.m. Buses will transport SU students to the event and will leave from Schine Student Center at 10 a.m. Participants can register online ahead of time or at the event from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Plunge program director, got involved with the Special Olympics student organization his sophomore year at SU. Fenton said the organization would like to

raise awareness among younger generations to keep volunteer recruitment alive and increase the younger demographic of members.

“It is one of the greatest causes people don’t necessarily realize. It is easy to get involved with and something you can feel really good about,” Fenton said. “Seeing the smile on the athletes is one of the most rewarding things in the world.”

The Special Olympics athletes will be at Sunday’s event to speak with participants and participate in the Snowshoe Relay. The Snowshoe Relay is one of the 22 Olympic-style sports that will be in the Winter Games competition.

“It is a great way for members of the Syracuse University Special Olympics Club to interact with the athletes and help them to

practice for the event,” Rucker said.

At 12:30 p.m. they will announce how much money was raised for this year’s event. The goal this year is to raise $110,000. Last year the organization raised $20,000 over their goal of $95,000 and they are hoping to catch up to that sum this year, said Rucker.

Each monetary amount raised is associated with a different incentive, so the more participants raise, the more prizes they will receive. Students and participants can begin fundraising when they sign up online. However, donations are accepted through the Polar Plunge’s website during the two weeks following the plunge. ammaddig@syr.edu

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recruiting on its roster, all of which have at least a year of eligibility left. Still, Pierce head coach Efrain Martinez said he too was told by SU that it was trying to fill an immediate need at the position and Dunkelberger had the body type the coaching staff wanted.

He fits the mold of a position that Syracuse offensive coordinator Tim Lester is working to incorporate into the offense more. Only two tight ends saw time for Syracuse in 2014, though, and junior Josh Parris and sophomore Kendall Moore only combined for 80 receiving yards on the season.

“His pass-catching ability lets him line up wide, line up on the line, so he can be placed in many, many different areas,” Martinez said of Dunkelberger. “… not necessarily the wideout guy, but also a slot guy that can block from there and catch passes from there.”

Another advantage that Dunkelberger has repeatedly said he has over every other recruit in the class is his experience. None of SU coaches have told Dunkelberger that his expe-

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rience was the reason they stopped contacting the high school senior Lindor and instead called Dunkelberger almost every day.

He hasn’t asked that question, but if he did, he thinks he knows the answer.

“Considering how many tight ends they have on the roster, not being that many, I wouldn’t say they’re preferring me over him,” Dunkelberger said regarding Lindor.

“But I guess if that was the case, that would make sense that I have more experience than he does.”

Dunkelberger will be arriving on campus in January and already has a roommate, freshman quarterback AJ Long. They’ve been talking a lot, Dunkelberger said, and looking to build the quarterback-receiver relationship that may be put to the test right away.

Although Dunkelberger is the only passcatcher of the 22-man recruiting class, he’s ready to take on the responsibility. He thinks he has a good chance to start right away in the offense Syracuse is looking to become.

Said Dunkelberger: “I guess the coaches are going to have to rely on me more now.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman

Syracuse didn’t get much from its tight ends in 2014. Here are four numbers that give some insight into why Trey Dunkelberger is needed at SU.

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tight ends on Syracuse's 2014 roster

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average receiving yards for each tight end for the whole season

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combined receiving yards for Syracuse tight ends in 2014 season

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ice hockey

Seniors Hosoyamada, Goodnough provide leadership for SU

By Liam Sullivan staff writer

Syracuse head coach Paul Flanagan doesn’t want to be the only person providing instruction to his team. He doesn’t want the teaching to come solely from his coaching staff, either. up next Instead, he VS RIT hopes that his @ Tennity Ice Pavilion veteran players Saturday, 7 p.m. shoulder some of that responsibility, and two senior defenders are doing just that this season for the Orange.

“I’ve been with teams when you’ve had all underclassmen, or three or four freshmen,” Flanagan said. “To be able to have that leadership back there — it’s invaluable.”

Akane Hosoyamada, a redshirt senior captain, and senior Kailee Goodnough are key parts of a Syracuse defense that is tied for third best in the conference in goals allowed.

Goodnough leads the defense with six assists and Hosoyamada is third on the defense with 10 blocks. But both mean much more to the Orange (4-8-7, 3-2-3 College Hockey America), which will face Rochester Institute of Technology (7-8-3, 1-4-1) on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Tennity Ice Pavilion.

Although Hosoyamada is a more defensive-minded defender and Goodnough looks to score more often, both will provide veteran leadership on the ice.

“We’re always looking to improve as a team and as a defense,” Goodnough said. “If I can help do that by being a senior leader, I’m going to do it.”

With eight players new to the program this year, Hosoyamada and Goodnough have taken it upon themselves to help the younger players, albeit through different styles.

Sophomore defender Larissa Martyniuk describes Goodnough’s leadership style as more vocal than Hosoyamada’s. Flanagan

her being more offensive, it just cancels out,” Hosoyamada said. “It makes us a really good pair. We both can pull players aside to help in our own ways.”

But their head coach said Syracuse has mainly benefitted from the pair’s leadership by example.

“When you see the veterans making good decisions with the puck, it makes our job easier as coaches because we’re primarily correcting younger players,” Flanagan said.

Understanding the game of hockey is

something Flanagan said both have drastically improved upon since the early stages of their careers. He remembers both early in their careers trying to do too much defensively and coming up short.

Sometimes they were too tired or didn’t understand the game as well as they could have.

“There is a lot of youth,” said Goodnough.

“Teaching and helping the younger players understand systems and where to be and at what times is a crucial role. We both try to do that.” lpsull01@syr.edu

I’ve been with teams when you’ve had all underclassmen, or three or four freshmen. To be able to have that leadership back there; it’s invaluable.

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said she’s done a good job talking in practice.

Hosoyamada feels obligated as the team member with the most experience to lead by example and calls it her “most important” role for the team.

Martyniuk said the senior is a more traditional defender, while Goodnough is more offensive minded and likes to rush the net and get shots off, Martyniuk said.

“I think being a more defensive defender and

AKANE HOSOYAMADA is Syracuse’s most experienced player and she’s used that experience to lead younger players by example. bryan cereijo staff photographer

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men’s basketball

SU forward Roberson returns to action, chips in 5 points

By Jacob Klinger asst. sports editor

ANN, ARBOR, Mich. — Tyler Roberson played his first minutes for Syracuse since Nov. 21 when he came on for B.J. Johnson just 1:13 into Syracuse’s 68-65 loss to Michigan on Tuesday night.

It was his first appearance since SU beat Iowa in the consolation game of the 2K Classic in Madison Square Garden, as the forward sat out two games with an abdominal strain.

The sophomore who started for the Orange (5-2) in the team’s first four games of the season played 12 minutes against Michigan (6-1) and finished with five points.

“I think he helped us a little bit and we need

him to contribute more,” SU forward Chris McCullough said.

Roberson’s 12 minutes in his return were a season-low. After quickly coming on for Johnson, Roberson was subbed out nearly as

I think he helped us a little bit and we need him to contribute more.

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quickly himself. He played just 1:24 before getting yanked by Boeheim for missing a rotation on defense.

Roberson fixed the issue, he said, and he went on to play another nine minutes in the first half and tallied two points on 1-of-2 shooting, a rebound and a steal.

The forward started the second half, but with the game on the line, he played just three minutes after the break, going 1-of-3 from the floor and adding an and-one free throw with 8:15 to play.

But that was his last contribution of the day.

The 6-foot-8 forward left the game at the 6:56 mark and could only watch as Syracuse fought for and lost a game of loose-ball scrambles down the stretch.

“You can always think like that, but when you’re out there you got to do what you have to do and stuff like that, and contribute,” Rober-

son said. “It’s a tough loss.” jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_

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pregame playbook beat writer predictions PHIL D’ABBRACCIO (6-1) syracuse: 67 st. john’s: 53

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Orange is the new red Chris Obekpa and Syracuse’s bigs fight it out all night, but it’s the Orange’s guard play that push it to a win. Crazy, right? Old Big East rivalry always calls for some kind of shake-up.

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Long johns Syracuse’s defense is too lanky for this guard-heavy St. John’s lineup. SU’s defense clamps down easily and its offense builds on its encouraging performance at Michigan.

JESSE DOUGHERTY (6-1) syracuse: 66 st. john’s: 60

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New York’s college team Ha. Sorry. Seriously though, Syracuse is too big and its guards are warming up to the point where there can be only one Highlander in this game.

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trevor cooney shooting guard HT: 6’4 WGHT: 195 YEAR: JUNIOR

The junior shooting guard knocked down a season-high four 3-pointers and scored a team-high 16 points against Michigan. Cooney will need to continue his success against the Red Storm. He had been mired in a season-long shooting slump to start 2013–14, but his performance on Tuesday bumped him up to 31 percent shooting from behind the arc.

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harrison John’s (5-1) is going up against Syracuse (5-2) on Saturday in a former Big East matchup in the Carrier Dome.

It’s part of the process that began when

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Harrison rejoined the team in August 2013.

Then-teammate JaKarr Sampson said it was like he was a new person.

“He takes the team out to eat,” said Greene, noting Harrison’s leadership goes beyond the court. “Not too many players or people do that.

He looks out. It’s really like a family.”

Harrison was averaging 17.8 points when his sophomore season ended. This year, he’s averaging 17.5, he eclipsed 1,700 points for his career Tuesday against Niagara and is ranked third in total points scored in Division I among active players.

He, along with Greene, Sir’Dominic Pointer and others came into the program in 2011 and had to learn to grow up quickly. There was only one scholarship sophomore on the team after 10 seniors graduated that spring, and SJU started all freshmen.

Three years later, all three remain.

“Dom, Phil, they did a good job of sticking with me as well,” Harrison said. “Don’t forget

He takes the team out to eat. Not too many players or people do that. He looks out. It’s really like a family.

Phil Greene

on the baseline while saving a ball from going out of bounds.

He got back up, ran to the corner behind the 3-point line where he was left unmanned, received a pass, fired a shot that went in as he took a hit from Gophers center Elliot Elliason for the foul. He jumped up and shouted to the rafters.

“I couldn’t do it without my teammates,” Harrison said referring to his point-scoring prowess that currently places him at No. 9 in St. John’s history. “Credit them because I can’t score 1,700 points by myself. I might score 10, but not 1,700. They do a good job of finding me.” kplynch01@syr.edu

D’ANGELO HARRISON was suspended in March 2013 for the rest of the season. Since returning, he’s become a team leader for the Red Storm. courtesy of st. john’s athletics

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I came here when I was 17 years old. I’ve had to grow up a lot. Now I’m 21.”

In last week’s NIT Season Tip-Off at Madison Square Garden, Harrison scored 19 points and had nine rebounds with six steals in a win against Minnesota and then followed it up with 15 points and five rebounds in a loss against then-No. 10 Gonzaga.

The fire that was part of Harrison’s game during his freshman and sophomore years hasn’t gone anywhere in the season-plus since his return.

Against Minnesota on Nov. 26th with the Red Storm up a basket with less than three minutes remaining, he fell into cheerleaders

HARRISON has been one of St John’s best players this season. His 17.5 points per game and 54 rebounds are best on the team. courtesy of st. john’s athletics

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women’s basketball

Peterson excels in 1st year as starting PG

By Paul Schwedelson staff writer

When Vermont gained its only lead of the game against Syracuse on Monday night with 12:42 left in the first half, point guard Alexis Peterson answered by hitting a 15-foot pull-up jumper on up next the next possession.

Five minutes into the VS Penn State @ Carrier Dome second half, Peterson had Thursday, 7 p.m. a steal and finished on the other end. On Vermont’s next trip down the court, Peterson stole the ball again and passed it to Cornelia Fondren for an easy basket in transition, which was part of a 20-0 Orange run that broke the game open in the 94-63 SU win.

When the Orange has needed big plays this season, the sophomore point guard has provided them.

“The key for me is to stay confident, stay poised,” Peterson said.

As a freshman last season, Peterson started just one game and came off the bench behind senior point guard Rachel Coffey. With Coffey now graduated, Peterson is averaging 33 minutes per game, shooting 51 percent from the field and has scored double-figures in all but one game this year. She’ll be counted on again on Thursday when the No. 21 Orange (5-1) faces the defending

stepping up

Here's a look at how Alexis Peterson is making the most of her new starting role.

Big Ten champions Penn State (1-5) at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.

At the beginning of last season, Peterson only received minutes at the end of blowouts. But throughout the year, her role increased because her play improved. And now with Coffey gone, Peterson is the go-to point guard.

“She’s attacking in transition,” SU head coach Quentin Hillsman said. “She’s really playing at the rim and she’s really pushing tempo and obvi-

She’s focused and now that she’s had to play this big role, she’s stepped up a lot.

She’s remained level-headed and that’s where I think I’m proud of her the most.

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ously if she’s pushing the ball down the floor, the opponent starts to break down.”

In just her second collegiate start, Peterson set a new career-high with 19 points in the season-opener against Fordham. Two weeks later, she dropped 19 points again, this time versus East Carolina. Against No. 1 South

Carolina, Peterson played all 40 minutes without subbing out once.

She’s been asked to take on more than ever before.

“Her job is hard,” Hillsman said. “We ask her to push the ball every possession down the floor and she’s doing that at a tremendous rate for us.”

Peterson was the third-string point guard in 2013–14 behind Coffey and then-sophomore Cornelia Fondren. Peterson has taken the reigns at the point, but Fondren has also started all six games at shooting guard.

The pairing has created a dangerous mix and Peterson’s emergence has given Hillsman more options with the guards in his lineup.

“She’s focused and now that she’s had to play this big role, she’s stepped up a lot,” Fondren said.

“She’s remained level-headed and that’s where I think I’m proud of her the most. She’s staying humble, she’s doing what she’s supposed to do.”

While Peterson is having a breakout season, she recognizes how important last year was to her development.

Last year, Peterson averaged 12.3 minutes and just three points per game. Now, she is leading the team in scoring average with 14.2 points per game.

“I think I’ve learned that one, you must wait your turn,” Peterson said. “You’re not given an opportunity right away. And secondly, you have to be ready to seize the moment.” pmschwed@syr.edu

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LINDSAY DAWSON I

first started The Daily Orange known as “the other roommate,” but it wasn’t long until I found myself a part of this dysfunctional group. I now leave my time at The D.O. with new nicknames, but most importantly with a new family. Here’s to you guys.

Kate: Keep killin’ it KB and don’t forget about the peasants.

Audrey: Thanks for trusting me enough to throw your knife.

Tony: Word.

Chris Voll: I can’t thank you enough for the amazing work you’ve done all semester.

Clare: Nugget, you’re going to kill it in Pulp next semester. I know you’ll always be a designer at heart.

Bailey: Thanks for playing favorites and asking me to be in sports, I think it paid off.

Klinger: Thanks for all the pancakes.

Trevor: Never forget the poem of 2013.

Margaret: There’s no one else I’d rather lose my sh*t with on a nightly basis. Thanks for letting me into the photo club and being an honorary Asian club member. I’ll miss all the giggles and Facebook stalking, but most importantly, I’ll always remember to f*ck the haters.

Frankie: I truly believe you are my music spirit animal. You’re going to be an amazing photo editor — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Renee: You are a wizard.

Mettus: Traitor. Thanks for helping design get its feet off the ground.

Ankur: I owe every doughnut circle to you.

Thanks for showing me the ropes.

Kat: You have an amazing gift with type and I’ll still get jealous.

Sydney: I’m so glad you joined The D.O. I hope you stick around and keep reminding sports to get their sh*t together.

Matt: Thanks for enduring all of our girl talk during design meeting. You do everything with a smile and never complained. Don’t let sports call you Hank though — it’s just weird.

Nick: I’ll miss our nightly arguments, but you pushed me to be a better PD. I hope you don’t give up design entirely but I know you’ll do great in whatever you decide to do. Kelly green still sucks.

Chloe: I’ve never met someone with such an upbeat and infectious personality. You’ve really started to develop your own style and I can’t wait to see what you do in the future.

Thanks for ruining Ratatouille.

Mara: I’m so excited to see what you will do as PD. I have the utmost confidence in your abilities and leadership to produce some amazing work. I’ve loved working with you over the past year and a half and watching you grow into a fantastic designer. There’s no one else I’d rather have take my place.

Jess: Let’s just run pictures of apples. *Cue the giggles.

Jackie: Regardless of how stressed you were at times, you should be tremendously proud of yourself. You rolled with the punches and somehow managed to keep it all together.

I’d run around the cemetery with you any day. !Hasta mañana!

Jesse: I still can’t believe you let me put magenta in football guide, but I think that shows how much we trusted each other. Thanks for never settling and getting just as excited as the designers. You know what, I think we made a damn good team. Strettcchhhh.

Phil: Even though you come off quiet I know you have a lot to say. Don’t be afraid to speak up next semester, you have some great ideas if you’ll let people hear them. *Insert weird noises* Chase: Remember that time we were in the

design editor | fall 2013, spring 2014 presentation director | fall 2014

same COM100? Yeah, me neither. In all seriousness, you have more talent than I think you will ever realize. You have a real gift and it’s been great to watch you grow. But I have to ask, “Can we talk about porn for a minute?”

Lara: Your open mind and willingness to try new things have really moved the paper in a positive direction. I’ll miss our late night Buzzfeed quizzes and belting out “Shake it Off” while sending the paper and trying to decipher what Bob actually looks like. I’m excited to see what’s to come next semester and if you need me I’m always a weird noise away.

Casey: I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I agreed to be the fourth kitten, but I’m so glad I said yes. I’ll miss binge watching One Tree Hill or The O.C. for 10 hours straight and debating whether Fitz or Jake is hotter. I know you’re nervous about graduating, but you’re going to do great.

Beth: I can’t wait to reclaim my seat on the coach next to you and finally check off our list on the fridge. Thanks for keeping me sane, meow.

Meredith: From JoJo, Taylor Swift and Nick Jonas, there’s no one else I’d rather sing a duet with. You’ve been my rock at The D.O. this semester, but more importantly you’ve been a great friend. Thanks for being the Jewish mom I never knew I wanted, but so glad I got. I have all the confidence that you will continue to lead this paper in the right direction next semester and I can’t wait to see what’s to come. There will always be a spot for you on my couch and a glass of wine ready, but for now I put on my makeup and pray for a miracle.

Lizzie: You’ve been my roommate, co-worker, classmate and fellow kitten but most importantly, you’ve been my best friend. Stepping into this position I knew I had big shoes to fill, but I felt confident knowing I learned from the best. It’s not everyday you get to work with your best friend (TITTIES) and even though we didn’t see eye to eye on everything, you pushed me to be better and have more confidence. There’s no one else I’d rather travel the world with and I can’t wait until you come home. Meow.

Mom and Dad: For all the phone calls, care packages and missed holidays, I owe you guys.

I never once felt like I couldn’t be anything I wanted or do anything I wanted to. Thanks for trusting me and letting me find my own but always having someone to fall back on.

Love you.

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he semester-ly tradition in which outgoing members of The Daily Orange’s in-house staff reveal just how truly fractured their emotional (well-)being is and with whom it remains. Here are my pieces.

(Roommate) Kyle: This is usually where family goes, but you’ve been mine up here.

You only faintly complain when I leave a stack of dishes, you tolerate us not having had a sleepover in who knows how long and don’t seem to mind that I leave peanut butter tracks everywhere. That, and you may have actually saved my life that one time.

Mom, Dad, Katie, Steven, Anna: I’m sorry I’ve never gotten to show you around here and I largely stopped sending you links after my freshman year. But do know that, to a very real extent, I’m working to prove it was all worthwhile.

Bailey: You were the first person in this place who wasn’t afraid to show how much you cared. I didn’t realize it then, but being that much of a dude is also what makes you the best reporter covering Syracuse football.

You were also really right about how our tradition changes things, namely perspective. If I had to follow in footsteps, I’m glad they were yours.

I hope our friendship stays this weird.

Wilson: This is tragically documented on Facebook, but I really, really wanted your hair from — I don’t know, let’s just say ages 12 until …

I’m sure it stopped at some point. The fact that I don’t resent you for this is a testament to what a thoroughly righteous dude you are.

My apologies to Wendy for the freezer incident.

Ankur: I don’t think there are many places like this in the world. And in those places, there are even fewer people like yourself.

Lizzie: Sh*t, you might’ve been my first nonSports D.O. friend. You definitely became my best.

Thanks for the invites to sit on your couch As mind f*ckingly weird and occasionally sad as it will be to hang out in your room next semester, I’m more than glad you’ll be back.

Beth: Not being on your sh*t list — it’s real — should probably be on my resume.

The fact that you’ve acted as both a sort of aunt and sister in my time here is perfect ammo for all kinds of jokes about “southern roots” — many of which you’d laugh at, as you enjoy my brand of humor more than you probably should.

I dig yours too and I’m pretty pumped to bake with you next semester.

Lindsay: I wish I could make as many cool noises as you and deal with everyone’s sh*t as

well as you do. I’m pretty patient, but you’re patient-er. For whatever reason, my earliest memory of you is listening to Pandora on my phone with you at like, 2 a.m.

Vandy: You’re one of the nicest people I know. And you’re actually talented. Dick move.

Mike: I think that you’re one of the more misunderstood D.O. people. That’s not to say I’ve got you figured out or even really want to. Just that, even when it’s too late, whenever I want to make myself a reporter or a story better, I go to you.

And getting better really is much of the point.

Mark: Once upon a time, I’m told, I poured out much of an entire beer on your kitchen floor, “for Wilson.” It was almost the last, but hardly the first time I tested your patience here.

The fact that you had as much patience as you did for me and supported my ideas for the section as long as you have is ultimately what I think about whenever your name comes up.

Thanks for that. I’m really glad we’re still in touch. Sorry about that one time with your roommate(s).

Ryne: Our marathon reads on my tennis stories have shaped me as an editor. There’s probably a small host of hockey, tennis and softball beat writers, among others, that hate you now but I appreciate it.

The fact that our paths still seem to cross at least once a year now is a little ridiculous.

Chris: You were probably the perfect boss for the eccentric but self-loathing creature that I was as a sophomore. You also tried some things in the section that you’ll probably never get credit for. But you and I both know exactly what those people can do. Twice.

Phil: When we were in Prof. Boll’s class together I had a feeling we’d be around each other ‘till the end here. Seems common sensical now.

Anyway, you don’t need me to tell you that you’ve earned it all here. I just liked writing it.

TREvor: Get it? Of course you do. When you come back: 1. We’ll win Media Cup, again. 2. I’ll smack the sh*t outta you in tennis. 3. We’ll go back to Princeton.

Jesse: It’s time to fire up all of the Chipps.

Sam: Stay relentless and occasionally breathe. Also, I really appreciated you reaching out when I wasn’t around. Please keep doing that.

Schneidman: You remind me of me in that you’re hype as f*ck for this place. In five years’ time … you’ll need a hip replacement. Bang on.

Schwed: Stay golden.

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Jess: For a Red Bulls fan, you’re a surprisingly decent human being.

Meredith: I just really, really appreciate you.

Lara: Thanks for entrusting me with the minds of our youth.

MadBernz: I really never hated you. You just got way too much fun to mess with way too quickly and it was all downhill from there, at least for a while.

But you know what? You’re a Sports thing.

Chase: I kind of hope London made you more of an asshole. You’re way too nice as a person, a photographer and, as we’ve so relentlessly demonstrated, on the dance floor.

Seegz: The efforts you’ll go through just to get a simple update from me on a story exemplifies why I will fight anyone in the face who tries to tell me you’re not the best reporter on this campus.

You’ll either be a renowned (feared) reporter someday or the guy in the grocery store muttering to his cart. Maybe both. Either way, I’m proud to tell people we co-bylined your – 30 –.

Tony: We are kindred spirits in this.

Marwa: You might be too cool to be a girl, which makes sense now that I think about it, considering that Bailey is more than a man.

Auds: People would call you a rock if you weren’t so much cooler than that. I wish we were friends in Bob Lloyd’s class a few years back. Think of all the knives we could’ve thrown in that extra time.

Rone: Thanks for teaching me what a nut graf is. That was key.

Jackie: Please be a D.O. lifer. You can and should be one.

CDB: I think you gave Kyle his D.O. nickname.

So thanks for that. I’ll always be a little bummed that you didn’t complete the Triple Crown, but I’m also still glad that some of my earliest memories at 744 are soundtracked to you shrieking around the house. It was comforting.

Alfred: Dude stuff.

Chloe: Grouplove and pancakes. Also, I’m thankful that you’re the closest thing to a child that I actually have.

Mara: I’d work for you. I think a lot of people will.

Casey*: You are a f*cking gem. Diamond, obviously.

You’re also someone with an obsession with plans and appropriateness, neither of which I very much care for. The fact that I get to mess up both for you is — well, now I’d just be bragging. I wrote this about a week ago.

At the time, it didn’t sound or read nearly as nice as it felt, but I knew I’d love you more when this thing ran than I did when I wrote it. I woke up this morning knowing I was right. *Disclaimer: My entanglement with the aforementioned did not begin until well after I was no longer working under her. Casey has always strived for the highest of professional standards and clarifies this point to most everyone, including people who don’t care. When she became Editor in Chief, we were both otherwise occupied.

But I always thought she looked cute in pajamas.

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But then again, is any day? Relish ‘til you drop.

first walked into the sports office at the fall open house my freshman year, and more than 50 guys wanted the exact same thing I did. I never thought I’d write a story for The Daily Orange, let alone become sports editor. Yet here I am five semesters and 282 bylines later wishing like hell I could start over and do it all again.

To everyone at that open house, all you had to do was show up unannounced the next night.

Mom and dad: You guys will never know how thankful I am for all you’ve done for me. I remember calling you after every read when I was walking back to Brewster as a staff writer.

Maybe I’ll start doing that again. Love you guys.

Stephen: You always told me that I’d learn more at The D.O. than I would anywhere else on campus, including any classroom. You’ve really backed that up in journalism and life.

Here’s to making up for all the hanging out we didn’t do this past semester. Next meal is on me.

Phil: Once you got out, I puuuuuuuulled you back in. But in all seriousness, I’m really proud of you, man. Like really proud. If any younger guy asks me how to get in house I’ll tell them, “Be like Phil.” You’ve earned that. Now go make the section yours.

Klinger: I probably won’t ever forget you telling me you could make it all the way to Buffalo while you were half asleep at the wheel in Ohio. You didn’t. But a lot of your risks panned out and the section wouldn’t have been the same without your ambition and creativity.

Thanks for helping me start and end my time in house. You’re responsible for a lot of my development and there’s a whole crop of kids waiting for the same guidance. I’d say they’re pretty lucky.

Sam: I hope you know that I’m only hard on you because I know you can be great. You’re so close to putting the pieces together and I can’t wait until you do. We’re going to have quite the ride these next three semesters. Tell me if you ever want me to stop annoying you, even though I probably never will.

Trevor: You’ll never beat me one-on-one.

Once you accept that, we can have an honest friendship. Sundays weren’t the same without a good singing of “Midnight Train to Georgia.”

Wilson: Every old eagle probably really appreciates that we still know their names. You were the first sports editor I saw in action and really brought the whole staff together. I did my best to do the same because I didn’t know a single guy who didn’t like working under you.

You’re really the man.

Schneidman: I can tell how badly you want to hit another level. It’s awesome — it’s going to happen and I’ll help any way I can. You’ve earned everything that’s come to you so far but don’t get too antsy about what’s coming next.

Just let it happen and enjoy the ride. Your best D.O. days are ahead of you, kid. Thrust to that.

Rest of the sports staff: You guys can do anything you want. All of you. Use the tools and resources provided to you by The D.O. and sprint with them. I’ll be around still, probably for a lot longer than most of you would like. Hit me up if you ever need any help or just want to talk — paper-related or not.

Cohen: Thanks for always letting me bounce ideas off of you. I’d like to think that trying to impress you has kept me sharp over the last few semesters. Hope I did once or twice.

Ryne and Chris: You guys gave me an A1 while I was still a contributing writer and I’ll never know why. But it made me grow up fast and I’ll always have you to thank for that. Sorry my third source was by email.

Mark: I emailed you on my first drive up to Syracuse and you put me in touch with Ryne right away. It’s really a blur from there but I’ll never forget that you put me on the right track and had a lot of confidence in me my freshman year.

Audrey: I’m afraid Sam and Schneidman are going to fight and then Phil will hurt both of them. I feel better knowing you’ll be around.

It’s been a blast sharing a desk with you. Your commitment to no italics in the paper is admirable.

Casey: You once ripped me a new one for not reading the paper and I’ll admit that I had to try really hard not to laugh while you did.

But over time, you showed me how great this paper is and how rewarding it can be to fully embrace all parts of it. Thanks for that. I still don’t read USen. Maddy: You were the first person I was

afraid of when I started as a copy editor. Then I realized I could just playfully flirt with you and you’d go from mad to giggling.

Chase: Go tight or go home. Really.

Seegz: You embody the most important part of what we’re all doing here. Here’s to holding people accountable for many years.

Good luck man, even though you don’t need it.

Ankur: The Ankur’s In. You made the sign on the door on my first night, and the fact that you put me on the wall before I even copied a bus means a lot. Never forget 114 or Media Cup 2014.

Lizzie: I can’t promise I’ll ever write a book.

But if I do, our deal’s on. Let’s work on something together next semester. I won’t kern too much.

Lindsay: Of all the great things we collaborated on, I’ll never forget the pie chart that didn’t add up to 100 or have any labels. I sure hope the readers do, though.

Mara: I can’t wait for you to lead the SECOND best section of The D.O. As long as you don’t take anyone’s sh*t — and I know you won’t — you’re going to do an awesome job.

Marge: You took everyone’s expectations

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and threw them back in their faces, and it was great to be a part of that. You’re going to be a huge asset for sports photography. Just remember to send in your full takes, you diva.

Meredith: We may have butted heads a few times (that’s generous), but I think you’re doing a bang-up job. I probably don’t say that enough. I’ll be waiting for you in Food.com to hear the latest word. Call me if there are ever any good arguments at the house. I won’t be far.

Lara: When we were copy editors, the house voted us most eligible bachelor and bachelorette. I only knew you as the girl in Pulp with big glasses, a few bylines and a name I couldn’t pronounce. Funny how things work out, isn’t it? I could tell you how great of a job you’ve done, how your commitment to 744 is going to benefit more future journalists than you’ll ever know. But instead I’ll just say I love you, and leave it at that.

Clayton, Billy and Minx: Cool some up for me guys. I’m coming home.

Jimmy John’s: You’re welcome.

To anyone who’s every read past my byline: Thanks.

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forwards In the first half, when McCullough and Christmas played a combined 34 minutes they bossed the lane on both ends of the floor, limiting Michigan to just 16 points in the paint. In the second half, when they combined for 39 minutes and SU’s guards were leaving openings into the key, they held UM to eight points in the paint.

But when Christmas entered the game with 9:20 left in the first half, he did so with two fouls and wasn’t nearly as effective locking up the key. With 9:12 left in the period and McCullough on the floor, Zak Irvin drove by Gbinije, guard Trevor Cooney and finally Christmas to

give Michigan a 13-12 lead. And with 7:12 left in the first half, guard Spike Albrecht sunk a floater straight over Christmas.

With McCullough and Christmas playing out the final 6:56 of the game together, Syracuse scored 16 points — or about 2.3 points per minute — as the big men opened up the floor for the Orange’s guards.

In the entire first half, with decreased minutes from SU’s post and best players, Syracuse averaged just 1.6 points per minute.

Of having McCullough and Christmas on the floor, Joseph said: “It gives you more scoring opportunities because the defense sags in, they kick out and it gives you a few seconds to get that shot off.” jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_

RAKEEM CHRISTMAS has been one of Syracuse’s most reliable players this season.

Against Michigan, he tallied 15 points and six rebounds. margaret lin photo editor

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TE commit discusses SU future

By Matt Schneidman asst. copy editor

CHRIS MCCULLOUGH (LEFT) AND RAKEEM CHRISTMAS (RIGHT) have been successful together on the court for Syracuse. The duo combined for 25 points in SU’s 68-65 loss to Michigan on Tuesday and has provided the Orange with a powerful frontcourt. margaret lin photo editor

THE POSTMEN

Orange relies on big men Christmas, McCullough for defense, scoring

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NN ARBOR, Mich. — Syracuse is a different team with both Rakeem Christmas and Chris McCullough on the floor.

“We have great chemistry,” McCullough said.

And the difference in the Orange playing with just one big man versus two is as simple as it is striking. They bulk up Syracuse’s 2-3 zone and form a two-man post attack that every SU opponent this season has physically

struggled with.

But as Syracuse (5-2) gets set to take on St. John’s (5-1) on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. in the Carrier Dome, the Orange will be looking to keep its big men on the floor — and just as importantly — out of foul trouble while they’re there.

“They’re our two best players,” SU head coach Jim Boeheim said flatly.

The 6-foot-10, 220-pound McCullough is Syracuse’s tallest player. And when he plays alongside Christmas, the freshman forward mans the wing of the zone.

While forwards Michael Gbinije and Tyler Roberson have capably played

in the same spot on defense for the Orange, McCullough presents an extra problem for opposing players trying to finish at the basket.

When we have our best players on the court, it’s always easier.

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Syracuse started its 68-65 loss to Michigan on Tuesday night pushing its

guards to just beyond the 3-point arc and its forwards — Christmas, McCullough and B.J. Johnson — almost to the foul line. It left about a 12-foot defensive void between the SU defense and the hoop that Michigan got into, but found little success in.

Two and a half minutes into the game, Christmas stepped to UM forward Mark Donnal at the left block.

Donnal threw his shot up, only for McCullough to swat it out of the air.

“When we have our best players on the court, it’s always easier,” freshman point guard Kaleb Joseph said. see forwards page 31

men’s basketball

Harrison finds success for St. John’s after suspension

By Kieran Lynch staff writer

The suspension was handed down in March 2013 and it shocked many: D’Angelo Harrison, St. John’s leading scorer and de-facto leader would not be allowed to participate

with the basketball program due to behavioral issues, and would have to earn his way back onto the team during the summer.

And he worked. First with John Lucas at the former- NBA guard’s summer camp where he dealt with anger management and then with

his teammates when he returned.

“He grew up a lot,” senior guard Phil Greene said. At first it was tough for him. He was going through what all freshmen go through, but once he went to Lucas he got his head together and he came back a totally different person.

“Focused, locked-in and he became a better leader.”

A little less than two years after committing to stay at the school and earn his spot back, Harrison is playing to help his team reach its first NCAA tournament since 2011. St. see harrison page 26

West Lindor was told by Syracuse he’d be the only pass-catcher in the Class of 2015.

The Affton (Missouri) High School hybrid tight end decommitted from SU on Monday, citing a lack of contact by the Syracuse coaches as a reason he retracted his verbal.

But that wasn’t the only reason.

“They already had another tight end commit and I was told that I’d be the only tight end-hybrid-whatever to commit to the class,” Lindor said. “But they picked up another one.”

Junior college transfer Trey Dunkelberger, a Nov. 24 verbal commit, now stands as the only pass-catcher in SU’s Class of 2015.

A hybrid tight end from Pierce

I’ve got to pretty much take matters into my own hands … just work to be the best at the position when I get there and hopefully have a starting job.

Trey Dunkelberger su tight end commit

(California) College, Dunkelberger brings two years of college experience and the versatile pass-catching abilities needed for a Syracuse team looking to make its offense more tight-end centric.

“I’ve got to pretty much take matters into my own hands,” Dunkelberger said of being the only pass-catcher in the class. “… just work to be the best at the position when I get there and hopefully have a starting job.”

Dunkelberger has previously said that SU coaches told him that a current tight end would be moving to the offensive line, so his importance at the position would be magnified.

The Orange has six tight ends

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