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N • Packing it in

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P • Boy meets girl

Otto’s Army plans to temporarily suspend its campout on Thursday night due to projected low temperatures.

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Ed and Zoe Veasey share the story about how a blind date during their freshman year turned into a marriage of over 60 years.

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S • Dropping the Mike

Syracuse forward Michael Gbinije scored 21 points to lead SU to its first win since self-imposing a oneyear postseason ban last week.

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university senate

Senators talk dean searches Three deans expected to be hired by summer, library funds also discussed

By Jessica Iannetta staff Writer

Syracuse University could have three new deans by the summer as several ongoing dean searches are close to completion.

Interim Provost Elizabeth Liddy gave an update on the three dean searches during the University Senate’s February meeting on Wednes-

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First time in forever RICH MASTERPOL AND HIS SON RICHIE, brother-in-law and nephew, of assistant men’s basketball coach Mike Hopkins, respectively, hold up a sign at the Syracuse-Boston College game on Wednesday night. SU used a strong second half, outscoring the Eagles 42-32, to get its first win since self-imposing a one-year postseason ban last week. See page 20 for full coverage. margaret lin web developer

USC players reflect on sanctions similar to SU

By Matt Schneidman asst. sports editor

James Dunleavy remembers getting a text from his head coach the first week of 2010.

The University of Southern California men’s basketball team had just won its first two games of conference play after starting 8-4, and the sophomore guard felt that the Trojans had a good shot at making the NCAA Tournament.

But then it all came crashing down.

“We get a random text message saying we had a team meeting and we had no idea what it was about,” Dunleavy said.

The university was self-imposing a one-year postseason ban for the men’s basketball program. The sanctions were a result of a USC

It’s really hard, it’s very difficult.

It’s one of the most challenging things as a coach.

Bob Cantu usc assistant in 2009-2010

investigation that found NCAA rules violations relating to improper benefits received by O.J. Mayo,

who played for the team during the 2007–08 season, and didn’t involve anyone on USC’s roster at the time — similar to the situation Syracuse faces now.

SU announced a self-imposed one-year postseason ban on Feb. 4, prohibiting the Orange from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, NCAA Tournament and the National Invitation Tournament.

The Trojans’ realistic postseason hopes were dashed as Syracuse’s now are, meaning players couldn’t fully showcase themselves to pro scouts and coaches had to find a way to keep the players motivated and recruits on board.

“Trying to take each game and

breaking down the points of each game to get guys excited for it,” said Bob Cantu, a USC assistant in 2009–10, about Syracuse’s situation. “It’s really hard, it’s very difficult. It’s one of the most challenging things as a coach.”

Along with the postseason ban, USC self-imposed a reduction of one scholarship for two years, a reduction in the number of coaches able to take part in off-campus recruiting during that summer and a reduction in the total number of recruiting days by 20 days for the 2010–11 academic year.

The self-imposed ban also vacated all of the team’s wins during the 2007–08 regular season and

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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. day afternoon in Maxwell Auditorium. The dean search committees for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the School of Education and the library all expect to make recommendations before the end of the semester, Liddy said.

The School of Education dean search began last fall and the second round of the search will wrap up this week. Finalists are giving open presentations on campus and meeting with the chancellor and provost.

The search committee will meet and make its recommendation this month, Liddy said.

The first round of the search for a dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science will begin next week with the second round slated for early March. The search see usen page 8

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THIRSTY thursday | porkslap pale ale

Light beer contains ginger tones

By Ben Glidden

INSIDE N • The before party

SU students, alumni and former athletes will gather for a tailgate before Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Duke.

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Two pigs exuberantly jump into the air, arms raised and legs flailing, in a scene of genuine celebration. That’s the first thing I notice on the front of the Porkslap Pale Ale can I grab from my fridge. I hope these pigs are celebrating a delicious beer.

I was skeptical for a few different reasons. First, this beer comes in a can, which instantly makes me think of some of the worst beers around, like Natural Light or the Dog Bite High Gravity Lager I reviewed a few weeks ago, which ended up down the drain.

Secondly, it’s a pale ale, and I’m not a fan of the strong, hoppy flavor that is often associated with that type of beer.

I had also never heard of the beer, and with the Porkslap name, I expected it to taste like bacon, bologna or some sort of smoked ham — which aren’t desirable flavors when it comes to beer.

But I was pleasantly surprised when I took a sip and it didn’t taste like meat of any kind. While the aroma of the beer isn’t particularly powerful, the flavors pack a serious punch.

The can definitely affects the taste but pouring it into a glass is a quick

way to solve that problem. Don’t let the can fool you — this isn’t a cheap, light beer or a tall boy meant to get you really drunk. It’s quality stuff.

The hoppy flavor was definitely noticeable, but it didn’t dominate the flavor. A distinct, ginger taste overpowered the hoppy flavor and balanced the taste out nicely. It’s light, creamy and not extremely carbonated. Overall, it’s far more

enjoyable than I expected it to be.

This beer is pretty unique, and the spicy ginger tones and nice finish are fantastic, especially for a local company that I hadn’t heard of. While this beer doesn’t taste like pork, it would pair well with BBQ pulled pork.

Don’t let the pale ale title scare you away. The Porkslap is definitely worth a try. biglidde@syr.edu

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N • Wise choices

S • Much kneeded

The University of Vermont is the only school in the country to give students the option of choosing their preferred pronoun.

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SU women’s lacrosse defender Mallory Vehar has returned from her second torn ACL, and is back as a starter and captain.

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P • All you need is love

S • Magic Mike

Humor columnist Danny Cuneo shares his own tips and advice for those looking to find and keep love on Valentine’s Day. Page 12

Porkslap Pale Ale is light, creamy and not extremely carbonated. The hoppy flavor is noticeable, but doesn’t dominate the overall taste. It would pair nicely with BBQ pork. keegan barber staff photographer

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Michael Gbinije led Syracuse with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting in a 70-56 win over Boston College on Wednesday night.

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Setting up camp Learn more about what life is like for students who have been camping since Monday for Saturday’s game against Duke.

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@OttosArmy Come out and camp for Duke with us! If you’re interested come with a group and get registered at Gate E. #Boeheimburg

Business as usual Marshall Street businesses are hoping that sales will remain steady despite SU’s men’s basketball team being banned from the postseason.

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3rd SU Rising to be held Friday

By Lydia Wilson asst. news editor

DAVIS HOVEY, a junior broadcast and digital journalism major, ties his boot outside of his tent in Boeheimburg near Gate E of the Carrier Dome.

Hovey is camping for the third time in his college career and said “it’s just tradition at this point.” frankie prijatel photo editor

Otto’s Army to suspend campout Thursday

By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor

Otto’s Army is planning to suspend its campout on Thursday night because of weather forecasts.

In a release sent out Wednesday night, the Otto’s Army Executive Board announced that the campout for Saturday’s game against Duke University will continue on Wednesday night, but at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, campers will pack up

their belongings for a grace period that will last until noon on Friday.

Sean Fernandez, president of Otto’s Army, said that the wind chill warnings and the forecast for cold temperatures, “were going to be a little too much for students to be outside for.” He said the group decided to err on the side of caution.

At least one member of the four-person groups must be present at Gate E of the Carrier Dome at noon in order to keep their spot

in line, according to the release.

The group will move inside to the concourse of the Carrier Dome on Friday afternoon. Members of the executive board will add new groups to the campout list until 11 p.m. on Friday night, according to the release.

“It’s a whole new element being able to go inside the Carrier Dome, so it will be one last rally for everyone and I think once we get inside the Carrier Dome I feel like everyone will feel

better,” Fernandez said. “It will be a nice reward for (the campers) after spending a few days out in the cold.”

The campout began on Monday night. Last year, Otto’s Army temporarily suspended its campout because of cold temperatures.

Syracuse (16-8, 7-4 Atlantic Coast) will face the No. 4 Blue Devils (21-3, 8-3) at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Carrier Dome. jmatting@syr.edu @jmattingly306

Organizers hope to set record with OttoTHON

By Emma Fienga contributing writer

The organizers of OttoTHON, Syracuse University’s first dance marathon, are hoping to fundraise $105,000, which would be a record for a first-time dance marathon.

OttoTHON, which is in support of the Children’s Miracle Network, will kick off at the end of the month.

The dancing will start at 6 p.m. on

Feb. 28 and won’t end until March 1 at 6 a.m.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and will help cover the cost families at the hospital incur from medical bills that aren’t covered by their insurance.

The money also goes toward baby formula, diapers, scholarships for children’s camps and support to parents of children at the hospi-

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SU’s first dance marathon that will run from Feb. 28 to March 1. The event is in support of the Children’s Miracle Network, and all proceeds will be donated to the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

tal who died. Funds are also used to update medical equipment and technology in the wellness facilities, according to the OttoTHON website.

The event will include a viewing of the SU men’s basketball game against Duke University that night.

The event’s popularity forced its organizers to reserve more space in SU’s Women’s Building. Members of

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The annual Syracuse University Rising: Stop Sexual and Relationship Violence candlelight vigil event will take place at Hendricks Chapel on Friday at 6 p.m.

This will be the third year the SU community will rally together to raise awareness for sexual and relationship violence while supporting and remembering victims. The event was established in 2013 as SU’s response to One Billion Rising, a nationwide mass action to end violence against women.

SU Rising will feature remarks by members of SU organizations, including Students Advocating for Sexual Safety and Empowerment, A Men’s Issue and the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response Team at the Counseling Center. Additionally, SU Zinda will perform a dance at the event and there will be a screening of SU’s #NotAskingForIt video. The event will conclude with a candlelight vigil and moment of silence on see su

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do round-up Here are some stories that you may have missed this week: NEWS BUILDING UP Construction is under way on Skyler Commons, a new 80-unit apartment building for students, faculty and staff located at the corner of Harrison Street and University Avenue.

PULP SNOW CREATIONS Heidi Faulkner, a sophomore at SUNY-ESF likes to create drawings in the snow using only her feet.

SPORTS SNAP, CRACKLE, POP A year ago, Snapchat was allowed as a recruiting tool for coaches, a method that’s gaining traction.

See dailyorange.com for ou full list of stories.

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returned the money it received through the then Pacific-10 Conference for its participation in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.

The NCAA later came down with its own sanctions in 2010, penalizing USC for a lack of institutional control for the case of Mayo as well as incidents related to the university’s football and women’s tennis programs.

In Syracuse’s case, the cause of the self-imposed penalty occurred between 2007 and 2012. Mayo, who was taken third overall in the

NOT THIS YEAR SU announced a self-imposed one-year postseason ban last week, which includes the following events: - Atlantic Coast Conference Tour- nament - NCAA Tournament - National Invitation Tournament 2008 NBA Draft, was no longer with USC when the university self-imposed sanctions.

When the USC announcement dropped, Dunleavy said he and his teammates didn’t understand.

“To be honest, it’s a tough situation for us,” Dunleavy said. “We just felt like it was unfair to punish our current team at that time in that current season.”

Carl Marziali, assistant vice president for media and public relations at USC, referred questions to the university’s official release regarding its self-imposed sanctions. Clare

Pastore, the faculty athletic representative at USC, declined to comment for this story.

USC’s top players, including guard Dwight Lewis and forward Nikola Vucevic, didn’t get to showcase their talents for NBA scouts in that postseason, a fate which SU’s Rakeem Christmas will also have to deal with.

“I felt that it was very difficult for the senior class especially because they wouldn’t be able to play in front of NBA scouts,” said Ryan Wetherell, a senior guard on the 2009–10 USC team. “I know a lot of my teammates were upset about not being able to use that opportunity to further their basketball career.”

From a coaching standpoint, Cantu said it wasn’t easy to keep the players motivated and that the atmosphere around the team became “deflating.” He emphasized how the captains need to step up — as SU’s Christmas, Trevor Cooney and Michael Gbinije did in releasing a statement Feb. 4 — and buy in to the idea of playing for something bigger than just a tournament.

In 2010, USC finished the season 6-10 after its self-imposed sanctions. Syracuse is 1-1 since self-imposing its sanctions and is about to face five teams in the next six games that are currently ranked in the Top 10.

Syracuse’s players have vowed to finish the season together and stay strong as a unit despite a set end date to its season. But, in USC’s similar case, it wasn’t that simple.

“Guys always said and did the right things, but it obviously took its toll,” Dunleavy said. “It’s easy to say we’re going to bond around this and we’re going to play for each other, but at the end of the day, it’s tough.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman — Asst. news editor Justin Mattingly contributed reporting to this article.

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ottothon the Syracuse community can register to participate in OttoTHON for $10 at OttoTHON.org.

Each participant is encouraged to fundraise $100 from family and friends in order to reach the program’s goal of $105,000, according to the OttoTHON website. People can also donate through the website.

If the goal is met, OttoTHON will break the Children’s Miracle Network’s national dance marathon fundraising record for a first-time event, Amelia Stalknecht, the finance chair for OttoTHON and a sophomore math education major, said in an email.

As of Feb. 8, Stalknecht said, there were approximately 850 people registered for the event. Stalknecht predicted about 900 would be registered by Feb. 28. Due to the high rate of registration, Stalknecht said OttoTHON is focusing more on getting every dancer to raise $100 rather than recruiting more participants for the event.

Some of the hospital’s residents will also be joining the marathon. Children and families have been invited to the event to share their personal stories, Stalknecht said.

Amanda Winograd, a senior broadcast and digital journalism major who donated money to the event for a friend who’s participating, said OttoTHON is a good cause for SU to get involved in.

She also said the cost and fundraising goal was realistic enough for the average student as “parents are likely to help for a good cause.”

Stalknecht is optimistic about reaching the fundraising goal, saying she hopes OttoTHON

will become the new dance marathon fundraising record holder. This record would mean a lot to the university and its reputation.

“Earlier this year, our school was No. 1 for being the best at partying which gave a negative tone to our campus for some people,” Stalknecht said. “By breaking the record for the most money raised at a first-year dance marathon could mean that our school can get positive recognition for our accomplishments.”

This event means more to the Syracuse community than one would think, and it has the potential to “make OttoTHON a legacy,” Stalknecht said.

As dance marathons gained popularity, Jillian Lynch, the executive director of OttoTHON, capitalized on an opportunity for SU to join the movement. Lynch, a former columnist for The Daily Orange, created a committee of about 40 members, including 15 student board members, that has been working during the past year to launch OttoTHON. Lynch said it was a “long process working with student services,” but she stayed positive and added that her goal was to “make a lasting tradition.”

Stalknecht said she is looking forward to “experiencing the energy and the emotional aspects” of the event. It’s crucial for the surrounding community to realize the struggle that goes on every day just down the street at the children’s hospital, she added.

“We aren’t there to just have a good time,” Stalknecht said in an email. “We are there to dance and to keep looking for miracles one dollar at a time. We dance for the kids.” eafienga@syr.edu

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J Michael chooses to sell fur, should reconsider ethical implications

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Michael Shoes, a prominent clothing store on Marshall Street with the catchy slogan “If it’s hot, it’s here,” signed an agreement in 2007 announcing its discontinuation of all the store’s fur products. This was done in response to members of the Syracuse Animal Rights Organization talking to the owner, John Vavalo Sr., about the abhorrent treatment of animals used in the fur industries. Since then, ownership has been passed down to Vavalo’s son, also named John Vavalo, who has gone back on the fur free pledge of 2007 and is once again selling fur products.

This regression is extremely disappointing. J Michael Shoes is supporting an industry that perpetuates a violent practice and commoditization of animals, while under the illusion that fur can be produced ethically.

Surprise — it can’t. J Michael Shoes should stay true to its word and cut ties with its fur providing vendors for good.

John Vavalo, the current owner of J Michael, said that in reintroducing fur back

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into the store, he has made sure that he only sources from credible, humane vendors. J Michael buys from a company called Canada Goose, which in turn buys its fur from the North American Fur Auctions, which, according to its policy promises to, “ensure that all animals are captured humanely and that the animals are not endangered.”

It’s important to address the idea that there can be ethical fur. There are varying levels of brutality from fur company to fur company, but even the most regulated of companies kill innocent animals and should not be seen as ethical. The idea that humane fur is possible must be debunked to give the consumer a chance to label how ethical fur is for themselves.

“The normalization of animal products is

perpetuated by the companies that continue to sell them despite the great amount of suffering production entails,” said SARO president Warren Gray.

Amber Canavan, a member of SARO and a local animal rights activist, echoed common anti-fur sentiments. “A lot of people don’t even realize that the fur trim on jackets comes from real, dead animals because they think fur is expensive,” Canavan said the same interview.

This notion that the customers are unaware of what they are supporting is a dangerous sentiment, one that is only heightened by the spin off industry of “faux” fur.

“I think fake fur has become so normalized that people are being tricked into buying a product that they would actually be very against supporting,” adds Canavan. “Many brands and stores have been caught selling jackets labeled as fake fur, but were actually made from real fur.”

Fur companies like NAFA use rhetorical

tools such as claiming to better the lives of indigenous Native Americans through employment to justify their harmful practice.

“To use employment as a justification for the continuation of a brutal, unnecessary practice distracts from the real issues,” said SARO member Audrey Thompson in an interview. “Employment can be reworked but for the animals that are killed, that’s it.”

It’s important for J Michael to assert itself, again, as an establishment supportive of animal welfare, but it’s equally important for customers to understand the violent industry they are supporting every time they buy fur.

“If nobody was buying it, we wouldn’t sell it,” said Vavalo.

Only time will tell if J Michael will once again prioritize animal life over making a profit but until then, customers can be assured of one thing: If it’s caught, it’s here.

Azor Cole is a junior public relations major and geography minor. His column appears weekly. He can be reached at azcole@syr.edu.

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Fans should go to Duke game, despite ban Regardless of the self-imposed postseason ban, this weekend’s Syracuse men’s basketball game against Duke still remains one of the biggest matchups of the season. Syracuse fans should treat it as such.

To some, the postseason ban has lowered the expectations for Saturday’s game. But regardless, this game is likely to be as good as it will get for Syracuse fans. This day can be seen as an opportunity to put forth the energy that would have been spent on the possible postseason tournament.

This is the first home game since the self-imposed postseason ban and is a matchup between the two winningest coaches in Division I

history. This could be one of the biggest weekends of the year, as thousands of alumni and fans will be pouring into the Carrier Dome.

It can still be a memorable event for fans, even though it won’t live up to last year’s expectations.

Going into the last year’s Duke game, which was the first time the Blue Devils played the Orange in the Dome, Syracuse was 20-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country. Ultimately SU proved victorious, and ended the game in overtime 91-89.

This season Duke’s is 21-3 and ranked No.4 in the country, while Syracuse does not fall with in the Top 25 with its 15-8 record.

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game is marred by the postseason ban should realize that the stakes were already lower for this game as Syracuse couldn’t match its previous 20-0 record.

But with the ban, it is now almost inevitable that this will be the biggest game remaining in the 2014–15 season.

The circumstances that have occurred this season should not infringe on the excitement associated with a conference game of this prominence. While the atmosphere on campus heading in to this weekend’s Duke game cannot match last year’s, Orange fans should continue to support this year’s men’s basketball team.

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Feminism has higher stakes abroad, still matters domestically

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newsbrief surfaced on Ms. Magazine’s website on Feb, 2, revealing that two women remained imprisoned months after violating Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving. Loujain al-Hathloul and Maysa al-Alamoudi were arrested on Nov. 30 trying to cross into Saudi Arabia with driver’s licenses from the United Arab Emirates.

But they weren’t only trying to enter the country; they were also raising awareness about the unjust ban. Officials had been monitoring their protest movement on social media and were waiting to arrest them as they crossed the border.

Many Americans, including women, look around and don’t see any problems with the world they live in.

They proudly declare that they don’t need feminism because they aren’t a victim and just don’t see patriarchy’s influence around them. While they may not perceive the injustice, it certainly still exists. Anti-feminists News Editor Editorial Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Presentation Director Photo Editor Art Director Copy Chief Development Editor Social Media Producer Video Editor Web Developer

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FISH WITHOUT A BICYCLE need to look at Saudi Arabia and other countries where oppression is painfully obvious before saying feminism is something they don’t need.

Saudi Arabia’s ban on female drivers is found nowhere else in the world, even in similarly conservative Middle Eastern countries. But Saudi Arabia does not even have laws that ban women from driving, authorities just refuse to give women licenses and religious leaders condemn it.

Al-Hathloul and al-Alamoudi weren’t arrested because they broke the law; authorities wanted to crush a movement for equality. And if the injustice of this situation was not obvious enough, the pair will be tried at terror court for their “crimes,” according to a Dec. 25 article in The Guardian.

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be ridiculous to think women have achieved complete equality. Saying there is no need for feminism makes these women’s sacrifices seem worthless. Even if one doesn’t see the need for feminism in America, it’s obviously necessary elsewhere.

According to the World Health Organization, 35 percent of women worldwide have experienced sexual violence. The International Labour Organization estimates that 11.4 million women and girls are victims of human trafficking each year.

However, these international struggles do not minimize the need for feminist activism in the United States. Women may not be arrested for driving, but sexism needs to be addressed no matter what form it comes in. Every step taken for feminism, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction.

Of course, average Americans are still more privileged than many victims of sexism in other parts of the

world. But we cannot turn a blind eye to the world’s problems and ignore our role in solving them. Like those in Saudi Arabia, women suffering from the greatest oppression around the world do not have the power to protest against it. We can use our freedom to give a voice to the voiceless around the world.

Anti-feminists need to look beyond their own lives before they denounce the feminist movement as a whole. Though it isn’t ideal, getting anti-feminists to at least see the need for feminism in other countries is a positive first step. By saying they don’t need feminism, they invalidate the actions of people like al-Hathloul and al-Alamoudi who have given up so much for equality. We must recognize and continue al-Hathloul and al-Alamoudi’s courageous movement so that their sacrifices are not wasted.

Kathryn Krawczyk is a freshman magazine major. Her column appears weekly. She can be reached

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Marshall Street store owners discuss sales expectations

By Danny Mantooth asst. copy editor

Owners and managers of popular Marshall Street businesses say they are hopeful the postseason ban on the Syracuse men’s basketball team won’t have a large affect on sales.

The men’s basketball team draws large crowds for three staples of Marshall Street — Varsity Pizza, Manny’s and Shirt World— and all three are hoping business will remain steady.

“The real supporters of the team, they come out,” said Bill Nester, a manager at Manny’s.

Varsity Pizza manager Diana Hester said Varsity has not experienced any lull in business with the announcement of the self-imposed postseason ban. Many fans come in to Varsity to

watch the game or before home games.

“Our business has been fine. It’s been a little quieter but I think it’s just because of the snow,” she said. She added that regardless of the ban or the “not-so-great” season SU is having, “attendance is still extremely good.”

Dave Jacobs, the owner and manager of Shirt World and a former All-American placekicker for SU, said the store doesn’t know what to expect for future business. With SU continuing regular season play until March 7, Nester, Jacobs and Hester could not exactly predict how the ban would affect business.

As the SU men’s basketball team moves into the tougher section of its schedule, Jacobs said he remains excited about both the season and potential sales. Nester said business is look-

ing “very promising” for Manny’s, explaining that with some of the best teams in the country scheduled to play in the Dome, Manny’s expects to see a lot of fans of those teams.

Last year, SU set a record crowd with 35,446 in attendance for the Feb. 1 Duke University game. This year, Syracuse is scheduled to face Duke Saturday, and while the crowd isn’t expected to be quite as large as last year, all three managers are optimistic about business in the short-term.

And while SU’s team won’t play in the postseason, SU fans will be able to experience tournament play through the East Regional section of the NCAA Tournament, which will be hosted by the Carrier Dome on March 27 and 29.

Jacobs said while the Dome hosts the East Regional is exciting, “it depends on who’s going to come.” He said Shirt World is still in the process of deciding whether or not it will sell merchandise of the teams that come to the Dome for the tournament.

All three said Marshall Street businesses remain optimistic about sales and are excited to provide quality products to SU students, the greater Syracuse community and fans from beyond Syracuse.

“Everybody loves coming here,” Hester, the manager of Varsity, said. “We try to keep everything very traditional, it’s what people expect and what they like, and we’re ready here to serve them.” dmantoot@syr.edu

Students, alumni, former athletes to gather at Duke tailgate

By Thomas Beckley-Forest staff writer

Syracuse University alumni, Orange fans and former student athletes will gather in Goldstein Auditorium at 3 p.m. Saturday for a tailgate event leading up to the Orange’s game with its Atlantic Coast Conference rivals, the Duke University Blue Devils.

The celebration is expected to feature performances by the Sour Sitrus Society pep band, the Pride of the Orange marching band, the Orange’s cheerleading dance team and Orange Girl baton-twirler Meghan Sinisi, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. SU mascot Otto the Orange is also expected to make an appearance, along with several current and former student athletes.

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committee will make its recommendation in March, Liddy said.

The library dean search committee just started the process last month and so far has held an open session to get input from the campus community on what they would like to see in the next dean. The committee is currently working on creating a position profile for the new dean.

The first round of the search will take place in March, finalists will return to campus in April and the committee will make a recommendation before the end of the semester, Liddy said.

Senate Committee on the Library report During the meeting, the Senate also heard a report from the Senate Committee on the Library. Deborah Pellow, an anthropology professor, presented the report and highlighted

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Tiffany Steinwert, dean of Hendricks Chapel, will provide the welcome for the vigil and rally. Steinwert said in a Feb. 9 SU News release that Hendricks is honored to host the event and take a stand against sexual and

Former players who will be at the event include former football player Floyd Little, and former basketball players Lawrence Moten, Howard Triche and Roosevelt Bouie, who will have his number retired at the men’s basketball game on Feb. 21.

Notable former athletes will be autographing and socializing with fans and alumni on the Goldstein Auditorium stage, said Cristina Swift, one of the tailgate’s primary organizers.

“It’s a great opportunity for alumni, friends and family to have fun and network,” Swift said.

So far, more than 400 people have registered for this year’s event. Registration closes on Wednesday, Swift said.

This is only the second year that the pre-Duke tailgate event has been held, as last year marked the beginning of the two

schools’ ACC rivalry. The 2014 Duke tailgate event, which featured additional appearances by former basketball players Dave Bing

the library’s need for more funding.

“The library’s progress continues to be impeded by annual shortfalls in the operations budget,” Pellow said. “This is a structural problem that only the administration can choose to resolve.”

On average, the library has been underfunded by about $250,000 a year, going back to 2004, Pellow said. If this $3.3 million shortfall is resolved, the library’s ranking would rise from 80th to 62nd, according to the committee’s report.

The administration has promised three one-time infusions of $500,000 a year, the first of which has already been delivered, Pellow said.

These funds come at a time when the journals migration program, which involves moving some print journals to an off-campus facility, is projected to save the library $1.93 million, she said.

Another aspect of the committee’s report that caused discussion in the Senate was

access to the law library in Dineen Hall. The law library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. government documents and as such is required to provide public access. Pellow said she was unable to use the library when she took one of her classes there and Thomas Keck, a political science professor, said he has heard similar concerns from students.

“We’re looking at it,” Chancellor Kent Syverud said of the concern.

“By federal law there’s suppose to be access so I don’t understand really the basis for any thought about what’s going to happen,” said Bruce Carter, an associate professor of psychology and child and family studies. “This is not something that the law school really has a choice in unless they don’t want to be a federal depository.”

Christian Day, an associate dean for academic affairs at the law school, told the Senate that people who need to use the library can sign in at the desk and get a pass.

The security at Dineen Hall is partly

because the law school had “a significant crime problem” when it was located at the top of the hill and had no security, he added.

Many students felt insecure at the old building because law students typically work until late at night, but Day said the enhanced security at Dineen Hall has helped.

“It’s made a huge difference in the quality of teaching and learning that goes on in the building,” he said.

relationship violence.

Tula Goenka, S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications professor and faculty adviser of SASSE, said she is looking forward to the event as a chance for a community regrouping after the realignment of services for victims of sexual assault and relationship violence.

Goenka said though the university has a long-standing affirmative consent policy, the

event is meant to shed light on issues surrounding it while educating and supporting students.

“I don’t want to say that we’re ahead of the game, but these are issues that have been and continue to be very obviously important to SU,” Goenka said.

As issues of sexual assault on college campuses have received a lot of national atten-

tion in the past few months, Goenka said she encourages students to attend SU Rising to continue the discussion.

“To stand there and light a candle for a few minutes may not seem like a big deal, but it’s a statement,” Goenka said. “It says that we are members of this campus that support you and stand with you.”

School spirit always runs high when alums get together and of course, we need to support our student athletes.

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and Derrick Coleman, had over 650 attendees, Swift said.

“Since many alums are coming from out of town and staying at hotels, it gives us the opportunity to tailgate, meet up with friends from other cities and get in the spirit of the game,” said Daryl Wolke, who graduated in 1984.

Despite the postseason ban that was recently self-imposed by the SU men’s basketball program, which will keep the Orange from competing in postseason tournaments, Wolke said she expects a big showing from alumni and fans at the tailgate.

“School spirit always runs high when alums get together and of course, we need to support our student athletes,” Wolke said.

“This is also the last time some of us will see (Rakeem Christmas) — so it’s sort of his unofficial senior day.” tjbeckle@syr.edu

Other business discussed: — Can Isik, chair of the agenda committee, said he will be meeting with three senators about setting up an ad hoc committee on disability.

— The University Senate and the Academic Strategic Plan Steering Committee will hold an open forum on Feb. 25 to give the university community a chance to discuss the academic strategic plan, Liddy said. More details will be released soon, she added. jliannet@syr.edu | @JessicaIannetta

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University of Vermont offers students ability to select preferred name, pronoun

By Erin McDonald staff writer

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n a time when gender equality is at the forefront of many conversations in society and on college campuses around the country, the University of Vermont has been a leader of the preferred pronoun movement for more than a decade.

Hundreds of schools around the country are recognizing each student’s preferred name, but the University of Vermont is the only school in the country to give students the option of choosing their preferred pronoun, said Keith Williams, a registrar at the University of Vermont.

The process began more than a decade ago when a group of students, faculty and staff joined forces to address the matter of allowing students to choose which name they wish to be referred to as, Williams said.

In 2002, the school allowed students of all gender identities to enter their preferred name into the computer system, but in January 2009, the university added the option of entering a preferred pronoun, Williams said. Williams added that by allowing students to choose the way that they wish to identify, the policy offers protection for transgender students in residential life and life on campus in general.

“It was really awesome to walk in to this,” said Rocko Gieselman, a senior at the University of Vermont who came to the university after these system changes had already been implemented.

Williams said there has been no negative feedback from students over the years, especially since the option of selecting a preferred name is open to the entire student body, not just transgender students, and also because it creates a safer environment for transgender students at the school.

The preferred name option has been widely popular with all students, and around 3,200 students out of nearly 12,000 students have utilized the online option, said Williams.

There was a lot of lobbying and planning that went on for years before the changes in the computer system that exists today occurred, according to an article published by The New York Times on Feb. 3. Dorothea Brauer, the director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning & Advocate Center at the University of Vermont, orchestrated many of these changes.

Williams said that looking forward, it would be beneficial

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for the university to find ways to avoid making mistakes in addressing students by their names and enforcing the addressing of students by the names and pronouns they prefer, whether it be an error made by the person or the system.

Another goal that members of the student body and faculty have moving forward is to increase funding for LGBT resources and programs on campus that are severely underfunded, Gieselman said.

It would also be an improvement to have it mandated for all

professors in all departments to be trained to respond to students in a way that they choose to identify, Gieselman added. That’s because, for example, a business professor may not have the same experience in the field that an LGBT studies or sociology professor has, and it is important to make all students feel supported, Gieselman said.

Williams said the ultimate goal is to allow all students at the University of Vermont to have the maximum amount of control over their identity. eemcdona@syr.edu

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By Jackie Frere staff writer

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h e n they were freshmen at Syracuse University in 1949, Zoe and Ed Veasey went on a blind date that their roommates set up. Ed thought the date went well, but Zoe didn’t plan on seeing him again.

“It was not an immediate hit,” Zoe said. “I wasn’t planning on seeing him again mostly because he was outspoken about not liking SU. But I think he asked me out again, and I said, ‘I’ll meet you at the library after I’m done studying.’ And he said, ‘Where is the library?’ He wasn’t a serious student in those days.”

Less than four years after their first date, the couple married the week of their graduation from SU in 1953.

Sixty-two years later, the Veaseys are happily married with five children and 13 grandchildren.

Zoe, a Gamma Phi Beta sorority sister from Munnsville, New York, and Ed, a Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity brother from Haverhill, Massachusetts, were both very involved on campus. She was a cheerleader and he was a lacrosse player. But what they both remember best is spending time with their friends and with each other.

Zoe said she and Ed would meet and go on dates with each other on campus due to 8 p.m. curfews during her freshman year. Ed said their relationship didn’t become serious until their sophomore year, when there were later curfews and they attended many DKE parties together — particularly formals.

“During the fall, she was a cheerleader, so she would be on the field and I would be on the stand with frater-

nity brothers,” Ed said. “Saturday was a big day for sports, and then you would go out and party afterwards. On Sundays you would go someplace, maybe the parks or the movies.”

The couple got engaged at the end of their junior year and married the year after. Ed said he went into the U.S. Marines Corp because he knew he was going to get drafted, but his leaving didn’t affect his and Zoe’s relationship at all.

The two kept in touch through letters and an occasional phone call.

Ed was eventually sent to Japan, leaving him and Zoe separated for one year. When he returned, they finally settled down together in Massachusetts and started their family of five.

“We’re very lucky. We’ve had a wonderfully strong family. But the first one of all of them to go to Syracuse is (our granddaughter) Lucille,” Zoe said. “Boy, it sure is wonderful. We love it.”

Lucille Sirois, a sophomore mathematics education major at SU, said her grandparents are the most caring and loving people she knows. They first introduced her to SU by sharing their memories, which inspired her to attend the university.

“They’re so cute. They’re not like the young couple, holding hands when they’re out and it’s gross,” Sirois said. “They’re that old couple you see and say, ‘Aw.’ We go to a dance right before Christmastime, and when

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Otto the Orange to deliver Valentine’s Day messages, gifts

By Alex Erdekian asst. copy editor

Last year on Valentine’s Day, Vanessa Tryon was at work when she walked downstairs unsuspectingly, only to be surprised by Otto the Orange holding a dozen roses and a

box of chocolates.

“I think I told him that day, but I totally love him,” said Tryon, who lives in Syracuse. “I was over-themoon excited and squeezing the life out of him.”

This Valentine’s Day season is again a very busy one for Syracuse

University’s mascot. On Friday, Feb. 13, Otto will make two deliveries — one between 10 a.m. to noon and the next between 1 and 3 p.m. The winners will receive a personalized delivery and message from Otto, an SU orangeand-blue themed bouquet and a box of Russell Stover chocolates.

“Otto doesn’t have his own significant other. This is a good way for him to get out and share the love,” said Joe Giansante, SU Athletics’ executive senior associate athletics director and chief communications officer.

This is the third Otto’s Valentine’s Day annual auction, and the

auction closed last Monday. The proceeds from the auction go to the SU cheerleading team. Funds go toward expenses such as cleaning the team’s uniforms and supporting the costs for its travel.

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s a humor columnist, I know everything about love. Love and laughter are synonymous — it’s why Taylor Swift isn’t funny. I mean, come on, they both start with the letter L. So I figure this week I’ll change it up and dole out a little romantic advice. If I’ve learned anything from being Jennifer Aniston’s longtime assistant, it’s that love may take a while. But when you find it, you should hold onto it — unless the other woman is Lara Croft. Then, you give up.

The eyes are the windows to the soul, so that’s where I want to start. Eye contact isn’t everything — it’s the only thing. In every movie, the lead characters that fall in love always make eye contact first. So what should you do? Keep your options open. Make stern eye contact with every attractive person you see for at least three seconds.

Think of it as eye contact speed dating. If she’s creeped out, run in the opposite direction and start to cry — girls love the sensitive type. If she engages, then you’ve found your soul mate. Congratulations.

This extends to those in relationships as well. To spice things up in the bedroom, watch your partner go to sleep. Your significant other will feel the rush and discomfort of another person watching them.

Now that you’ve found the one, it’s time to win that person over with charm. I’ve studied the art of seduction in high schools across the country. These are the most mature and romantically intelligent people that we have, so I went into the depths of high school to learn how to love. After my semester abroad, the most valuable thing I learned from these kids is simple — when you find someone you care about, treat them like garbage. Don’t remember birthdays, don’t call regularly and never under any circumstances compliment your significant other. These are all signs of weakness, and you are the alpha.

Gift-giving is also important this time of year. Gifts shouldn’t mean anything. It’s the love you bring on a daily basis that is a true from page 11

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surprised her with the delivery last year because of their shared love of SU basketball, and because Tryon is also a big fan of Otto the Orange. Tryon actually started bidding on the auction first, and then VanDusen surprised her by also bidding and beating her in it.

“I think (Otto) is just cute and goofy,” Tryon said. “Watching him at the games spin around — he’s just cute. There’ll be no way anyone can top that gift. It was something that I just loved so much.”

VanDusen said he wished he was there to see Tryon’s reaction when she was surprised by her favorite mascot, but she still called him afterward in excitement.

Tryon also said she might return the favor someday by surprising VanDusen and having Otto the Orange deliver a package to him.

“The auction is a fun way for us to connect with our fans,” said Marc Donabella, associate athletics director for SU Athletics. “It also provides experiences and items that you usually cannot get anywhere else.”

Giansante said the auction is popular

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gift, but we live in a society that values money over most things (see the “Hangover” sequels).

So when getting your significant other a gift, the more extravagant, the better. The goal of gift-giving is to convey a message. What says, “I am entirely dependent on you to live” more than a gift that has financially bankrupted you?

Once you’re done with those gifts, it’s time to begin the process of falling in love. People think falling in love is based on connecting intimately with a significant other. But this is boring and takes way too much time. If you want someone’s love, put him or her in life-threatening danger first. Why do superheroes always get the girl? Not because of their personalities — Spider-Man is a jerk. Superheroes save their significant other from the brink of death, and in some weird Stockholm-syndrome scenario, the rescued falls for the rescuer immediately.

There’s a reason I’m a trained EMT, guys.

And finally — marriage. You two are ready to settle down, but here’s the thing. Don’t give in. Make them earn it. If they truly love you, they’ll wait however long it takes. It’s why Tim Tebow is waiting to have sex. This applies especially to women. They absolutely hate commitment. They would be far happier living as “longtime girlfriends” than ever making their relationship official or having the wedding they’ve dreamed of as a little girl.

Trust me on this one — I used to date NBC’s Dr. Ruth.

So enjoy your Valentine’s Day and remember to try to forget that Syracuse is also playing Duke.

Danny Cuneo is a junior television, radio and film major. He gets all of his moves from Glenn Close’s character in “Fatal Attraction.”

His column runs every Thursday in Pulp. He can be reached at dacuneo@syr.edu.

because Otto is in very high demand. He said people try to get Otto for all sorts of occasions, from birthday parties to weddings.

“Would you want flowers for the 47th time, or would you want Otto? To me that seems like a clear-cut choice,” Giansante said.

Donabella said in the past two years, winners of the Otto’s Valentine’s Day auction have included a military personnel getting the delivery for his wife, students surprising their girlfriends and someone buying it for him or herself.

Donatella also explained how SU Athletics works together to come up with ideas for auctions and engages with members of the community.

“We have a very creative team of individuals, and we commonly brainstorm ideas for fan engagement,” he said. “We know that we have some super fans out there and based on the Twitter and Facebook comments — we were right on the mark.”

Donabella added that they plan on continuing the annual auction to next year.

“What’s not to love?” Donabella said. “Otto is one of the most iconic mascots in the history of collegiate athletics, and I would dare to say professional sports.” aerdekia@syr.edu

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IT’S A DATE Syracuse hot spots offer romantic Valentine’s Day specials, events

By Eric Chuang staff writer

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and people are looking for the best deals on this special day. Places around the Syracuse area will be having events and specials for those who are looking to try something different — from outdoor activities to a romantic candle-lit dinner for two — students will have no trouble finding something to do.

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The Everson Museum of Art will be hosting its Valentine’s Day themed event, The Look of Love, on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The evening will consist of tours around the museum’s special exhibition “Prendergast to Pollock” and access to other collections as well. The Prendergast to Pollock collection displays three styles of painting — landscape, still life and figurative work. The collection explores American Modernism through contemporary American art. Following the tours, couples will also enjoy wine tasting and chocolates provided by the Greenwood Winery and the Speach Family Candy Shoppe. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is now offering its Valentine’s Day Cupid Special, which will last until Friday. Visitors can become a Zoo Parent with the Senior Keeper Adopt package for a discounted price of $55. With the purchase of the package comes a personalized adoption certificate, animal fact sheet, 4x6 color photo, animal plush, your name included in the Zoo Parent Honor Roll for a year and various other benefits. The money received through this package will be used toward helping various projects at the zoo. Admission to the zoo will be half off on Valentine’s Day, and students will receive Valentine’s Day treats and heartshaped gifts upon entry.

Singer’s Karaoke Club is a 21-and-over club with full bar service and more than 30,000 choices in its song library. The club will have two special events in celebration of Valentine’s Day — The Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash will be held on Friday and will feature local bands FuzzBoxx and My So-Called Band. There will be no cover charge and drink specials will be available at the event. On Valentine’s Day, the club will have drink specials such as chocolate martinis for those who bring their valentine and sing a love song to them. Couples can also spin the “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” shot wheel, and get a $2 shot for whichever drink the wheel points to.

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Zoe and Ed have visited Sirois on campus, and Sirois said it was very interesting to hear how the university has changed since her grandparents attended school over 50 years ago. Her grandfather told her stories of how he used to live where the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center is because it was the old DKE house, and her grandmother kept calling the Hall of Languages, “HL.” One of Sirois’ favorite stories is one she heard on her grandmother’s 80th birthday.

Sirois saw a picture of her grandparents at a DKE formal, and her grandfather said he knew he was in love because he made sure Zoe had the nicest flowers of all that night — he had help from a fraternity brother’s father, who was a local florist.

Zoe and Ed said SU has influenced their lives in friends, family and each other. They had many accomplishments on campus, and

will always cherish their four years at the university.

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the big three Syracuse prevailed over Boston College, 70-56, on Wednesday night despite getting a subpar seven points from Rakeem Christmas. Here’s a look at Christmas’ three teammates that picked up the majority of his slack:

michael gbinije In a sloppy first half that included 16 turnovers from both sides combined, Gbinije steadied SU. He efficiently had nine points by halftime and ultimately finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals in an 8-for-11 shooting performance that further solidified his ability to contribute consistently.

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kaleb joseph The freshman point guard had just two points to go with his two turnovers at halftime, but a different Joseph emerged after the break.

Joseph was as aggressive as he’s been all season, throwing down dunks and getting to the basket with ease. Joseph made all six of his shot attempts in the second half en route to a 14-point showing that flashed as much of his potential as any game this season.

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they said it

full circle In addition to beating the Eagles in the perimeter game, Syracuse got the best of BC down low.

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b.j. johnson B.J. Johnson’s smooth shooting stroke finally carried over from pregame shoot-around to the actual game.

Johnson hit a career-high four 3-pointers to not only put points on the board for the Orange, but keep the middle open for Gbinije and Joseph to slash through. Johnson took advantage of Tyler Roberson’s ineffectiveness and played 34 minutes Wednesday, his first time playing at least 30 minutes in a game this season since late November.

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I know personally that our season’s coming to an end sooner than the rest of the teams that we’re playing against. And I think that gave us a little edge and definitely gave me a little edge to play hard.

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The junior forward continued his steady season on Wednesday night, a night when Syracuse’s leading scorer Rakeem Christmas was held to seven points. Gbinije scored at least 10 points for the 16th time this season, and has scored at least 16 points in each of the Orange’s last four games.

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Christmas was held in check by the Eagles’ bigs, as he was limited to a less-than-impressive 3-of-8 mark from the field. His seven points were the lowest total he’s produced all year. Lucky for him, Kaleb Joseph and B.J. Johnson chipped in for SU in the points column.

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women’s basketball

Syracuse attempts to improve in rebounding against Miami

By Paul Schwedelson asst. copy editor

Syracuse knows what it needs to work on. During Wednesday morning’s film session, it was one of the primary focal points. And in losses this season, it’s been a key factor.

In the Orange’s last six losses, SU has been outrebounded by an average of eight and a half boards per game, up next compared to the plusVS Miami 3.3 margin in wins. @ Carrier Dome The necessary steps Thursday, 7 p.m. to earn extra possessions are simple, head coach Quentin Hillsman said — just bring energy and effort to box out — but it’s an area Syracuse is still looking to improve.

“We know we need to clean that up,” Hillsman said. “We can’t win games if we don’t rebound the ball.”

No. 23 SU (17-7, 7-4 Atlantic Coast) hosts Miami (16-7, 6-4) on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome and once again, its chances of winning could come down to the rebounding battle. Hillsman has played four guards at once — alongside the ACC’s second-leading rebounder in Briana Day — for a large portion of the season and his defensive tactics have both contributed to Syracuse’s defensive rebounding deficiencies.

The lineup is in place to apply a full-court press on nearly every defensive possession, but the tradeoff results in less rebounds.

“That’s the only thing that it could be, possibly,” Hillsman said of SU’s height disadvantage while explaining the rebounding problems.

The Orange avoided a collapse in its five-point win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, but the Yellow Jackets trimmed SU’s lead from 12 to five in the final four minutes. GT scored five points off five rebounds, which helped spur the comeback.

Only one Syracuse guard had more than three rebounds in the win. But with only one forward on the court at a time, the rebounding burden falls on their shoulders.

“You’re not used to going down there and you see the post down there and it’s really hec-

tic,” senior guard Diamond Henderson said, “and you don’t want to get in the mix, but we have to start getting in the mix.”

In SU’s biggest win of the season, a fivepoint triumph over then-No. 13 North Carolina last Thursday, UNC was able to get 10 rebounds in the game’s final five minutes. But the Tar Heels only turned that into two points and Syracuse squeaked out the win.

The result came out in Syracuse’s favor, but North Carolina stayed in the game because of its ability to extend possessions. If the Hurricanes do the same on Thursday, the Orange could face its first loss to an unranked opponent.

Part of the reason why SU’s been inefficient on the defensive glass, Henderson said, is because its guards constantly look to leak out in transition. Hillsman’s philosophy is to take as many shots as possible, which means

You’re not used to going down there and you see the post down there and it’s really hectic and you don’t want to get in the mix, but we have to start getting in the mix.

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pushing the ball on offense.

“We watch the posts to see what they’re going to do and we get caught watching,” Henderson said, “because we want to get out in transition since we’re a big transition team.”

The Orange has been searching for a second serviceable post player throughout the entire season to complement Day and has yet to find one.

So even as she does her job, SU’s rebounding issues have continued.

“Being a center is a big responsibility to rebound,” Day said, “but all five people on the floor have to rebound.” pmschwed@syr.edu | @pschweds

TAYLOR FORD has grabbed the third-most rebounds for Syracuse, which has rebounded significantly better in wins this year than losses. SU’s been outrebounded by an average of eight and a half boards in the past six losses. larry e. reid jr. staff photographer

ice hockey

Forward Piacentini looks to break SU’s program record for goals

By Jack Rose staff writer

Looking at Melissa Piacentini, one might not see a dominant goal scorer.

At 5 feet, 2 inches, the forward is one of the shortest players on the Syracuse team. And with a never-ending smile, Piacentini more closely resembles the team’s cheerleader than the program’s all-time up next leading scorer.

VS Lindenwood But with one @ Tennity Ice Pavilion more shot in the Friday, 7 p.m. back of the net, the Saturday, 2 p.m. junior will tie the Syracuse (8-13-9, 6-5-5 College Hockey America) career goals record with 41. Piacentini leads the Orange in goals with 14 and is tied for first nationally in power-play goals, but hasn’t scored in three games and feels she may be due

for one this weekend.

Piacentini will likely break the record before she graduates and gets her next chance to do so this weekend when the Orange takes on Lindenwood (9-17-1, 6-9-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m., both in Tennity Ice Pavilion.

“She’s so tenacious that that’s one of her greatest attributes,” SU head coach Paul Flanagan said. “She just kind of has that little edge about her when she gets the puck on her stick.”

It’s not that she doesn’t have skill, Flanagan said, but her strategy is to out-work the opponent to get her goals. She’s not a flashy player who is going to take defenders one-on-one. Instead, she relies on her effort and knowledge of game.

“The way she sees things developing before they happen, it’s un-teachable,” forward Allie LaCombe said. “It’s just a natural hockey skill to be able to watch plays develop in front of you and know where to be at the right time.”

On power-play opportunities, Piacentini uses

that sense to her advantage. Always quick to credit her teammates, she often finds herself in front of the net, tipping another’s shot into the goal.

Her tenacity is the reason she gets loose pucks around the net and further down the ice. Even on defense and up against the boards, Flanagan said, Piacentini is always going hard after the puck.

“I don’t think I’ve ever scored any goal from the circles,” Piacentini said. “So I think the biggest thing for me is being a gritty, hard-working player and getting after those loose pucks in the crease.”

On the bench and off the ice, though, she’s always smiling. Though they don’t play on the same line right now, LaCombe said Piacentini is always a positive, calming presence for her linemates after finishing a shift.

The senior watched Piacentini mature into an adult that she looks up to, despite her age.

Piacentini always knows how to make someone laugh and when a teammate needs a little

extra motivation, LaCombe said.

“She brings just that infectious smile and laughter and has a lot of fun,” Flanagan said.

But she may not smile any more than usual when she scores her next goal. Piacentini said she probably wouldn’t even realize that she’s scoring a record-tying goal. She didn’t even know she was so close to breaking the record.

Despite SU’s struggles, Piacentini and LaCombe said they’re too focused on trying to win to think about individual accomplishments.

And in this tough season, Piacentini helps keep it lighthearted. Whether she’s laughing at an embarrassing moment in practice or turning her helmet the wrong way, she has an ability to make everyone else around her happy.

Said Flanagan: “She competes her ass off, day and in and day out, so that’s a pretty good recipe. Compete, she’s got some good talent and she has fun.” jlrose@syr.edu

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boston college SU’s easiest win since conference play began. It was a game with no bearing on any postseason and the Orange’s last against a team with a losing record, but one in which Gbinije said he felt like the best player on the f loor.

“I know personally that our season’s coming to an end sooner than the rest of the teams that we’re playing against,” Gbinije said. “And I think that gave us a little edge and definitely gave me a little edge to play hard.”

His streak started when he hit the game-winning buzzer-beater against Virginia Tech in the Carrier Dome on Feb. 3.

Whenever Gbinije’s received the ball since, he’s looked to the basket and has, largely, gotten there.

With 11:28 left in the first half against the Eagles he blew past BC guard Aaron Brown down the left baseline, ducked under the hoop and finished right-handed with his back to the basket, giving the Orange a 12-11 lead.

“It feels good,” Gbinije said. “My confidence is a little high.”

Syracuse never gave that lead back. And for much of the game, there was no reason for Gbinije to give it back.

Christmas was struggling with what Boeheim said was the most double teams the senior forward has faced this season. Cooney was clanking open 3s. If Gbinije wasn’t helping Kaleb Joseph push SU through its offense, he was taking two dribbles to the rim and full advantage of anything Boston College gave him.

“People are not going to help because

they’re going to stay with Rak,” Boeheim said. “So he’s going to get that lane to the basket. And he’s just played well. He’s really played well for a long time. He’s having a tremendous year.”

After the Orange’s 83-77 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday, Boeheim couldn’t decide if Gbinije was more dangerous initiating Syracuse’s offense or attacking from the wing. On Wednesday night, it didn’t matter.

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With 21 points on Wednesday, Michael Gbinije logged his 16th double-digit scoring game.

When SU went to its time-wasting offense with 2:10 left, Gbinije handled the ball at the top of the key. And when BC’s Garland Owens broke downcourt with 1:35 remaining in pursuit of a meaningless dunk, Gbinije reached around his right hip and knocked the ball away.

It belonged to him, and with it, the game belonged to his team.

Christmas was about four minutes removed from lobbing a hook shot off the left side of the backboard. Cooney was in the middle of statistically salvaging his performance with some late free throws, an open 3 and a runout layup.

Gbinije was just finishing.

“He’s playing as good as any player in the country,” assistant coach Mike Hopkins said, “and that helps everybody.” jmklinge@syr.edu | @Jacob_Klinger_

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SU defender Vehar exudes toughness, rehabs from 2nd ACL tear

By Chris Libonati staff writer

The feeling was all too familiar for Mallory Vehar.

In Syracuse’s 2014 NCAA quarterfinal game against Boston College, her right leg buckled as she crossed it over her left and her body plopped down on the Carrier Dome turf.

Vehar came to the sideline and found her way to a Carrier Dome tunnel after the play up next ended.

There, VS Canisius/Presbyterian Vehar’s mother, @ Carrier Dome Wendy Vehar, Sunday, noon/7:30 p.m. dangled over the railing to hug her daughter.

“She cried and she said, ‘I’m not going to play again,’” Wendy Vehar said.

Vehar had torn her ACL for the second time in three seasons at SU. She’s pushed along her rehabilitation process to get back on the field this season and with the toughness her three brothers helped instill in her, Vehar has become part of SU’s defensive plans again as a starter and team captain. The junior will get a chance to keep working herself back into No. 3 SU’s (2-0) lineup during a doubleheader this Sunday — starting with Canisius (0-1) at noon and Presbyterian at 7:30 p.m.

“She could see the rehab she had in front

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donahue It was Donahue that kicked off the 21-goal dismantling of the Saints on Saturday. He scored from about a foot outside the center of the crease to handle a pass from Hakeem Lecky running full speed down the right side.

With a nine-goal lead in the middle of the third quarter, Donahue again found the perfect placement on a scoring opportunity. He cut across the middle of the field to the center of the crease right in sync with a pass from Staats to convert on the quick-stick score.

Donahue has made a habit out of knowing where to trail plays and his timeliness hasn’t gone unnoticed by his fellow attack.

“He finds the right spot almost every time he’s on the field,” Staats said. “If me or Kevin or the middies are dodging, he’ll just follow the slide and be wide-open right in the middle for

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joseph that didn’t focus on him, and played aggressively when BC gave him opportunities.

“Kaleb is the one guy that people have been kind of leaving open,” Boeheim said. “And he’s been hanging on the perimeter, so when he got the ball back he still had to go through somebody. He cut, made better cuts.”

His offense in the first half came and went with a floater off the dribble just four minutes into the game. But he started to look for his shot more after the break. After pulling down an offensive rebound in the second half, he looked up to kick the ball out to the perimeter.

But when he noticed he was open 7 feet from the basket, he calmly hit the short jumper.

Forty-six seconds later, he pounced off

of her with all the work she had done before,” Wendy Vehar said, “but I knew it was just a temporary thing.”

Vehar had already rehabbed her ACL once in her freshman year. She was guarding Katrina Dowd, an SU assistant coach at the time, when she turned her body right. Her left leg stayed planted in the ground and Vehar fell. She recalls Dowd asking, “Did I step on your foot?”

Although trainers thought her knee was fine, and they let Vehar test it while she ran up and down the sideline, it was far from OK. When her knee was checked later, a doctor found she had torn her ACL and her meniscus, the latter likely from running on the sideline after already tearing her ACL. But after seeing Vehar work her way back and stay healthy as a sophomore, former SU teammate Natalie Glanell still gets chills remembering when Vehar went down last year.

“Seeing her down, especially, is an unusual thing,” Glanell said, “… she’s the type of person that can get hit, kicked, bruised and will shake it off or not even say anything.”

Vehar’s mother had little doubt she would come back. As part of a family with three brothers, Vehar grew up around athletics.

Her oldest brother, Griffin Vehar, a former SU lacrosse player, said they didn’t treat her any differently than they would treat each other.

Wrestling matches break out in the living

room and even their father, Brian Vehar, will jump in. When it’s snowing during Thanksgiving or Christmas, all four will still toss a lacrosse ball around. They tease her by avoiding passing the ball to her or saying, “Oh, the boys are here to play, Meg,” referencing the character in the TV show “Family Guy.” “I think just kind of growing up, the environment where there wasn’t a ton of tears,”

an easy shot.

“His lacrosse IQ is through the roof.”

The Saints’ strategy to pressure Staats and Rice was a peculiar one considering Donahue spearheaded the Orange’s win last year against

Cornell — which allowed 9.5 goals per game last season, third best in the Ivy League — to take the same approach and press the majority of its defense on them.

“If they do, then we’ll have four other guys out on the field that could be wide-open,” Staats said. “… At the same time I think they’ll be cautious with us.”

Despite the attention to Rice and Staats, it was Donahue that led Syracuse in scoring last season with 37 goals. In the first game of the season, he proved elusive to the Siena defense and had a productive start to defend his scoring crown.

SU’s trio of attack is a lethal force as an entire unit, and it only works to the Orange’s benefit when defenses decide to heavily cover two-thirds of the scoring leaders.

Said Rice of Donahue: “It still sort of blows my mind when people leave him open because he doesn’t really miss much.”

I think of all the attackmen, he’s as good with both hands as any. He can come up the left side, he can come up the right side and he’s really good off the ball.

John Desko su head coach

Siena with an eight-goal performance.

Rice and Staats both said they don’t expect

the dribble and hit a fadeaway 10-footer with Patrick Heckmann hounding him with a hand in his face.

The freshman point guard scored six of SU’s first eight points of the second half, and kept the Orange clinging to a tenuous lead that it never gave up.

“I think the biggest thing is he’s playing more confident,” assistant coach Mike Hopkins said. “He had a couple nice penetration kicks for Mike Gbinije for a couple 3s. He got in the lane and the way teams are defending us, they’re going to let him have plays. You’ve got to step up and knock down shots, and he did.”

With Rakeem Christmas getting doubled at every given opportunity, Joseph was given the chance to make plays. When BC’s Dennis Clifford and Olivier Hanlan covered Christmas at the top of the key, Joseph drove in for an open

Seeing her down, especially, is an unusual thing... She’s the type of person that can get hit, kicked, bruised and will shake it off or not even say anything.

Natalie Glanell former su defender

Vehar said, “… how we played was fighting.”

To rehab, she applied the toughness that’s earned her the distinction of toughest sibling in the family.

Wendy Vehar said her daughter’s doctor at the Cleveland Clinic had been conservative about her rehab out of fear that Vehar might tear her right meniscus. Vehar instead pushed

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dunk with eight minutes to play.

It was a theme of his night. When he got the chance to score, he did. When he got the chance to pass, he did that, too. Boeheim said he thought Joseph should have had more than four assists, but that his teammates either missed shots or put the ball on the floor when they got it from him.

The head coach praised a player that he’s often benched for the important parts of the game. On Wednesday, he was at the forefront of a second-half run. He was the focal point of the offense when others weren’t. And he stepped up in a game played just 40 minutes from his home.

“Whenever I do what I’m supposed to do,” Joseph said, “there’s no reason for me to come out of the game.” sblum@syr.edu | @SamBlum3

the envelope with her workouts and her recovery timeline.

This summer, Vehar went back home to Hudson, Ohio and worked out with her brother, Zach Vehar, an SU faceoff specialist. The only time she talked during their workouts was when she snapped at him to correct his form on lower-body workouts.

“I’d be doing it the wrong way,” Zach Vehar said, “and I would do it the way she told me, and it was significantly harder.”

When Vehar came back to Syracuse, she missed most of the fall season. Assistant head coach Regy Thorpe said Vehar is still being weaned into her normal starting spot.

But on Saturday, after the first 11 SU starters were announced, just one captain remained.

Vehar stood in the tunnel, kicked her bracesupported right leg back three times, like a bull readying to charge, and as the public address announcer called her name, ran on the field. cjlibona@syr.edu

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SILENT TREATMENT Aggression pays off for Joseph

Gbinije delivers constant offense in victory over Boston College

By Jacob Klinger development editor

By Sam Blum asst. sports editor

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HESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The ball was safest in Michael Gbinije’s hands.

In Trevor Cooney’s, it went up and off the rim. Give it to Rakeem Christmas, and a tired sequence of bumping, fouling and frustration was bound to ensue. And when Boston College had the ball, the Eagles were likely to put it out of bounds.

But so often when Gbinije caught the ball, he began a charge that ended with celebration and the ball through the bottom of the net. The ball-handling forward led Syracuse

He’s playing as good as any player in the country and that helps everybody.

Mike Hopkins su assistant coach

(16-8, 7-4 Atlantic Coast) with 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals in a 70-56 win over Boston College (9-14, 1-10) in front of 5,476 at Conte Forum on Wednesday night.

It was Gbinije’s third straight double-digit scoring game and see boston

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MICHAEL GBINIJE dunks against Boston College midway through the second half to put SU up by eight en route to a 70-56 victory. Gbinije scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. margaret lin web developer

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Kaleb Joseph pounded his chest with ferocity while Dimitri Batten clapped his hands in frustration.

As Joseph ran down the court off a steal on the fast break, a three-ontwo Syracuse advantage had turned into a one-on-one with Batten. After Joseph got the first step, all Batten could do was get a hand up as Joseph finished his two-handed dunk with a shout as he ran back up the court.

The dunk came with 5:32 left in the second half — a time at which Joseph’s often been on the bench this season.

“That’s something I was lacking in some of the other games, I wasn’t playing with an edge,” Joseph said. “That’s something I was trying to get back to doing, just playing with an edge.”

In front of two busloads of family and friends from his hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire, Joseph found his edge Wednesday night. He finished the best game of his Syracuse career with 14 points on 7-of-7 shooting from the field. He proved himself too important to take out down the stretch as Syracuse (16-8, 7-4, Atlantic Coast) pulled away in its 70-56 win over Boston College (9-14, 1-10) at Conte Forum.

SU head coach Jim Boeheim said Joseph took advantage of a defense see joseph page 19

men’s lacrosse

Attention on attacks Rice, Staats creates chances for Donahue

By Connor Grossman asst. copy editor

Kevin Rice said he hadn’t been face guarded since he played high school basketball.

Siena defenders were swarming him the entire game Saturday, looking to contain Syracuse’s most lethal scoring option and his fellow

attack, Randy Staats.

But that opened up other spots for the Orange’s offense to exploit Siena’s up next plan. It was VS Cornell junior Dylan @ Carrier Dome Donahue who Sunday, 4 p.m. did it best, connecting on four goals.

“(Donahue’s) a very cerebral player,” Rice said. “So I’m sure within the first possession he knew exactly what Siena was doing and the best way to exploit it.

“He puts himself in spots where he’s going to succeed.”

No. 8 Cornell may very well apply similar defensive pressure to Rice and Staats in its game on Sunday at No. 4 SU (1-0) in the Carrier Dome at 4 p.m.

It was that duo that had big games against the Big Red last year, and the attention they draw could again set up Donahue for a big performance.

At Cornell last year, Staats tied his season-high for goals in a game with five and Rice scored on three of his shots, while Donahue only tallied one goal.

Syracuse head coach John Desko wouldn’t go as far to assume there

would be the same extra pressure on Rice and Staats, but he praised Donahue as perhaps SU’s most versatile scoring threat.

“I think of all the attackmen, he’s as good with both hands as any,” Desko said. “He can come up the left side, he can come up the right side and he’s really good off the ball.” see donahue page 19