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SU offers minor in Arabic By Zeena Saifi contributing writer

Students can now apply for a new minor degree program in Arabic within the College of Arts and Sciences. The program is open for all students to apply and it requires six courses. The addition of a minor program is the first step in the Arabic department’s goal of eventually creating an Arabic major. Students could previously take Arabic courses but could never qualify for a minor or major degree program, which is why the Arabic department decided to take this step, said Gail Bulman, an associate professor and chair of the languages, literatures and linguistics department.

Harel Rush (FAR Right), shown here with other American volunteers for the Israel Defense Force, left SU after his freshman year to join the IDF. Rush is a Los Angeles native and was a mechanical engineering major in his lone year at SU. courtesy of mina rush

Former SU student leaves school to fight for Israel in Gaza By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor

arel Rush came to Syracuse University from Los Angeles in the fall of 2012 to study mechanical engineering. Like a majority of freshmen, he joined different organizations, such as the Hillel Jewish Student Union. He enjoyed the challenges of his classes and the other opportunities the university presented. But for Harel, even before he came to SU, his mind had already been made up. At the end of his freshman year, in the spring of 2013, Harel filed a leave of absence form and volunteered to be a soldier for the Israeli Defense Force. He is currently stationed in Gaza. Serving for Israel has been a family tradition for Harel. His grandfather served in Israel’s War for Independence

in 1948, and his mother volunteered during Israel’s Peace in the Galilee campaign during the Lebanon War in 1982. With the development of his “tremendous pride” for Israel, Harel wanted to follow in their footsteps and be a part of the protection of Israel. “I knew if I didn’t join the Israeli Army, I would regret it for the rest of my life,” he said in an email. Harel’s father, Jordan, said the family background of serving for Israel may have planted the seed for his son to join the IDF. Harel added that his grandfather was a big inspiration for his joining and the two talk of the importance of volunteering for the Israeli Army. When Harel went to his parents with the idea of joining the IDF, his father said he was incredibly proud of his son. see soldier page 6

People started to realize that they don’t know anything about the Middle Eastern region or its culture [after 9/11]. Eva Phillips part-time instructor in the lll dept.

Rush made up his mind about joining the IDF before attending SU in the fall of 2012. courtesy of mina rush

“Almost 175 students currently take Arabic courses at SU, and several of these students in the past have expressed interest in possibly being able to minor in the language,” she said. Taylor Bold, a senior economics and policy studies major, said he has been interested in the Middle East and the Arabic language since he was in high school. When he came to SU, he finally had the opportunity to pursue those interests. However, after taking Arabic classes during his sophomore year, Bold said he realized that all his hard work and commitment to the language would be much more satisfying if he were able to take Arabic as a minor. When he joined Student Association see arabic page 6

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The Cooper Union, one of the last free universities in the U.S., wants to start charging tuition. Students have filed a lawsuit to stop the college from charging them See page 7

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By Kristin Ross staff writer

Surviving the weeklong classroom yawn that is syllabus week deserves a celebratory beer. And since we’re at Syracuse University, why not choose one loaded in citrusy school pride? Lost Coast Brewery’s Tangerine Wheat Beer is brewed year-round in sunny California, and that’s pretty much exactly what it reminded me of: a bottled-up beachside vacation. Popping the cap with my trusty SU bottle opener, I was instantly hit with the citrusy scent — and that’s saying something, because my smelling skills are generally not up to par. So I knew the flavor would be strong, but I just hoped it wouldn’t be too strong. Thankfully, it tasted as sweet and refreshing as it smelled. It’s slightly on the hoppy side, or lighter side, but the tanginess of the tangerine balanced it out nicely and left a satisfying tingle on my tongue. The beer reminded me of a more-citrusy Blue Moon Belgian White. The bottle’s packaging claims it contains “a hint of tangerine,” but it’s much more intense, like popping an alcoholic tangerine Fruit Gusher

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snack in your mouth — which should totally exist in real life. After melting all day in the heat, I’m definitely not ashamed to say I practically chugged my first one. Grab a six-pack and enjoy this

perfectly citrusy brew while showing off Orange pride tailgating for Friday’s football season opener. The Princeton Review didn’t rank us No. 1 party school for nothing. klross01@syr.edu

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The Rosamond Gifford Zoo announced the birth of a snow leopard cub on Wednesday. The cub, named Asa, was born on July 9 and weighed 530 grams at birth.

One year later, DPS officer Stanley Prue is still recovering after he was struck by lightening. See Tuesday’s paper

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do roundup Here is a round-up of the top stories published by The Daily Orange this week: NEWS CASTLE COURT PARTIES RESTRICTED Campus Hill notified residents of Castle Court apartments that large parties will no longer be allowed. The decision was made after the university and the Syracuse Police Department made complaints. 2

ADVOCACY CENTER CHANGES Chancellor Kent Syverud announced in May that the Advocacy Center would be closing. Months later, there is still confusion over the structure for sexual assault resources on campus. DPS CHANGES BBB CHECK-IN POLICY Starting this semester, DPS has decided to end the 24-hour checkin policy at BBB. PULP

1 XINYU WANG demonstrates how to use the BikeRules device, which is attached to the handles. 2 The app is used to control the lights on the bike. 3 (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) JASON ZHU, CHENCHEN SHEN, XINYU WANG, JEREMY MINGTAO WU are the team that worked on creating the app.

SU students create bike navigation mobile app Text by Natasha Amadi asst. copy editor

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group of Syracuse University students have designed a device that will improve safety and provide navigation assistance for cyclists. The BikeRules device is a pair of handlebar-mounted turn signals. It’s linked to a mobile app with a Bluetooth 4.0 enabled navigation system. Users can enter a destination into the app which will provide

directions and as they approach a turn, the device will alert the rider, and warn drivers, with an automatic blinker. The device was the winning concept at this year’s Student Sandbox Demo Day event last week. Unlike traditional navigation systems which aren’t designed with cyclists in mind, BikeRules will map out the most bike-friendly routes and won’t take users through highways or steep hills, said Jeremy Mingtao Wu, a graduate mechanical and aerospace engineering student who came up with the idea for the device. “Bikes share the same road as

cars whereas cars are much safer. They have airbags, safety belts, but cyclists only have helmets so that’s a problem for cyclists,” Wu said. “Real safety for cyclists and navigation is the main concern.” The BikeRules app also has fitness and social media features: users can see how many miles they cycled and how many calories they have burned and share it with their friends, he added. The idea for BikeRules came about when Wu first arrived at SU last year and decided to take a tour of the downtown area on his new bicycle. But during his ride, Wu encountered

obstacles like getting lost without a navigation system and nearly falling off his bike because of potholes. After this experience, Wu developed an interest in cycling and started conducting research on cycling related deaths and injuries. He discovered that there are two cycling deaths every day and six injuries every hour in the United States. Wu decided to create a system to address the safety and navigation issues that cyclists face. Wu created the first prototype in a sustainable manufacturing

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Ernie, Graham dining centers eliminate trays By Michael Passalacqua contributing writer

In an effort to save water, soap, money and cut down on food waste, Ernie Davis Hall and Graham Dining Hall have eliminated trays from their dining centers. “Students have encouraged us to become more sustainable, and when we renovate a dining center, we are setting it up to become a trayless dining center,” said Syracuse University food services director, Dave George, in an email. In the future, George said reno-

vations to Brockway and Shaw dining centers will lead to the campus dropping trays all together. Melissa Cadwell, marketing manager for the Department of Sustainability, said dining centers that don’t offer trays typically see a 15 percent decrease in food waste. Also, if a student takes fewer dishes, less energy is used to run and heat the dishwashers and sinks. But the sustainability of not using dining trays stretches further than the kitchen. If a student takes less food because of the trayless initiative, Cadwell said

dining centers would need to produce less food. It could also affect the amount of food that needs to be delivered to the dining centers, decreasing the trucks and tractor-trailers that would deliver the food to the university. This could lead to a decrease across the whole system, she said.. George, the food services director, added that feedback for the change has been positive . “They like the fact that we are reducing food waste — since students carry plates instead of trays, they tend to take what they can eat

thereby creating less food waste,” he said. “They also appreciate the reduction in water and soap usage since we don’t have trays to wash.” Students eating at Ernie Davis Dining Hall have experienced both positive and negative effects of not having trays available for use. “It’s good and bad, just because it’s hard to carry things,” said Chrissy Bader, a sophomore English and anthropology dual-major. “But it’s nice that I stop eating so I don’t eat as much and that’s probably healthier.” see trays page 6

COSMOS’ FUTURE IN QUESTION Cosmos Pizza & Grill has been closed since mid-May. Alumni reflected on their experience with the popular Marshall Street diner given its uncertain future. REDHOUSE MOVING TO NEW LOCATION The Redhouse Arts Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September, and is planning on moving into a new space in downtown Syracuse in 2015. WEDDING SEASON AT HENDRICKS CHAPEL The chapel holds 20-25 weddings each season. The weddings have varied from baseball and Disney themes to Catholic weddings officiated by Father Linus Desantis. SPORTS A CLOSER LOOK AT SU’S LONG-SNAPPER Sam Rodgers is a 4-year starting long-snapper for the Orange, and was named a team captain for this season. Off the field, he’s been making a difference in the community. VILLANOVA WALK-ON NOW TEAM LEADER ON AND OFF FIELD Senior Poppy Livers wasn’t highly recruited out of high school. After a postgraduate year and working his way up through the Wildcats’ system, the receiver makes his presence felt on the field and in the locker room. AUSTIN WILSON Austin Wilson is the No. 2 quarterback for Syracuse on Friday night. Wilson, a sophomore, beat out freshman AJ Long for the spot.

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Obamacare’s strengths shine in mental health care

he glamour of the Emmy’s on Monday night was interrupted with a somber moment when Billy Crystal made a tribute to America’s beloved comedian, wisecracker and opportunist — the late Robin Williams. The heartfelt tribute managed to summarize all of our conflicting feelings on his death: anguish, melancholy, hopelessness and a sense of gratitude for having been witness to Williams’ brilliance in the first place. In his tribute, Crystal described Williams as “the brightest star in the comedy galaxy.” The disturbance of losing this man to suicide served as a harsh reminder that everyone, regardless of their place in life, is suspect to forces like mental illness and addiction. Though his death occurred a few weeks ago, many mental health experts and those who have battled depression are using his death as an opportunity to shine a light on this misconceived disease. Social media has done a lot to spread awareness about mental illness recently, specifically drawing attention to the fact that suicide is a public health problem, and nothing less. Mental health issues and addiction are all medical issues — issues that are covered by health insurance. Although there have been years of Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at the life-saving and life-changing results that come with Obamacare. For quite some time now, a slew of conservatives have confidently shot down Obamacare and, having voted 40 times to change Obamacare under John Boehner as Speaker of the House, it is obvious that Republicans have had no trouble voicing their disapproval of the law. However, as a country, we are in bipartisan agreement that we need better options for those battling mental

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health issues. It is imperative to step aside from political agendas and ascertain the ways the Affordable Care Act can facilitate those who need help dealing with mood disorders. According to the National Institute of Public Health, 16 million Americans suffer from depression each year. One third of them don’t get treatment — which means that every year, over 5 million adults experience a major depressive episode and don’t get treatment. A major reason for this is the cost of doctoring: a hospital stay for mood disorder usually costs thousands of dollars. After looking at the latest statistics from the Obama administration and other recent health research, it is hard to argue against the fact that Obamacare is useful in providing individuals with health insurance plans that cover mental health benefits. The Affordable Care Act requires all health insurance plans to cover mental health benefits. With Obamacare, companies can’t refuse to cover treatments for those with mental health issues and they can’t deny coverage to those who have suffered from anxiety and depression in the past. Moreover, a provision in the Affordable Care Act allows parents to keep their adult children on their health insurance plans, which has led to millions more young people with mental health problems getting treatment. This is good news, not only for young adults with mental health issues, but also for their family who often suffer when their

loved ones are affected by a mood disorder and are unable to access affordable treatment. Before Obamacare, almost 60 percent of mental health care provided to this group was paid for out-of-pocket and these services are expensive, especially so for the many individuals who are uninsured. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in people up to age 24, according to the CDC, making addressing mental health issues in this age group particularly important. It should be known that the Obama Administration has done a great deal to help those coping with mental illness. Shortly after the December 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conneticut, President Obama administered that all health care providers must treat mental health issues equally as those with physical health issues. The Obama Administration also allocated 100 million federal dollars to go toward mental health funding. Maybe in time, personal stories about Obamacare assisting those battling mental illness will clear some of the negativity about the law and help make its benefits clearer to understand. It is meaningful to make it as easy as possible for those dealing with mental illness and substance abuse to seek help and get treatment. The Affordable Care Act may have a bad reputation in our country — but that law is saving lives every year. The Republican party needs to put partisanship aside and support what’s best for Americans’ well-being. Jillian Lynch is a broadcast journalism and political philosophy major. Her column appears weekly. She can be reached at Jillianlynch1109@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @jillianlynch.

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Facebook focuses on app expansion, not complaints

t’s time for us all to stop thinking of Facebook as the college dorm-room idea that made it, but instead as an empire determined to have its name associated with every social move you make. By now most people have noticed that they are no longer able to message their friends on the Facebook mobile app. Users are now forced to download the Facebook Messenger app in order to chat with their contacts. Many Messenger users have been worried about the app’s privacy policies, since it requires access to your phone’s camera and speaker, but that hasn’t stopped it from quickly becoming the most downloaded free app on the market right now. Messenger also has multiple negative reviews and only a one-star rating in the app store, yet has still reached over 200 million daily users in just a few weeks. So what gives? Separate apps gives companies a chance to attract new users as well as create even more space for marketers to place targeted ads. Facebook sensed competition in popularity from apps like Snapchat and made adjustments to make sure they stay in the forefront, if not by choice then by default. Let’s face it, regular SMS text messaging is dying but the need to communicate isn’t. Hav-

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ing already absorbed WhatsApp’s 450 million monthly texters and Instagram’s millions of photo lovers, Facebook is setting itself up for the long haul. If Messenger catches on with the rest of Facebook’s mass following, this could potentially upgrade Mark Zuckerberg’s creation from social network to the primary messaging service for all smartphones. Imagine in a few years buying a phone that comes with no SMS messaging app, just Facebook Messenger — it’d be a pretty weird experience. Facebook has previously tried to create spinoffs such as Paper and Slingshot but neither have really caught on. Since that strategy didn’t work, it has now deployed a more forceful approach. Ironically, the company that rose to power because of its ability to place the choice of content in the consumers’ hands is now taking our options away. This shift in attitude shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Zuckerberg discussed this new trend of covering various social experiences in his fourth-quarter earnings

conference call back on Jan. 29 according to ComputerWorld.com. “If you think about the overall space of sharing and communicating, there’s not just one thing people are doing,” said Zuckerberg. “People want to share any type of content with any audience.” Standalone apps seem to be the trend of 2014. Foursquare also recently divided into two, transforming its main app into a review and suggestion service similar to Yelp, and designating check-ins to its new little brother app, Swarm. Expecting users to embrace such a radical change is a luxury Facebook has earned, but less popular apps like Foursquare haven’t. Whether we like it or not, Facebook has become somewhat of a necessity, so it has the power to make big changes without losing many users. You may not like the split in your favorite app, but from a business standpoint, it makes sense and frankly, you don’t have a choice. It is now clear that Mark Zuckerberg is thinking on the level of powerhouses such as Google and Amazon, and Facebook is willing to sacrifice a few early complaints for the bigger picture. Aarick Knighton is a junior information management and technology major. His column appears weekly. He can be reached at adknight@syr.edu and followed on Twitter @aarickurban.

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Ernie Davis now being trayless is a sad situation

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Parent responds to SU’s party ranking Many of we, the tuition-paying SU parents, were on vacation when the party ranking hit the media. Our reaction? Many of us chuckled and rolled our eyes. No gnashing of teeth, rending of garments, calls to action. Perhaps this collective shrugging had to do with the ranking coming at a time when we were on the beach reaching for another glass of chardonnay rather than toiling in our offices? I don’t think so. I think it had more to do with our own college experiences. I went to school in the ‘70s, the Animal House era, attending a small Virginia college that was in a 1976 Playboy magazine article titled “What’s Really Happening On Campus” as one of the biggest party schools. As I recall, the administration just yawned at this designation. There was no cracking down on parties, no canceling of events. Whether it’s 2014, 1976 or 1910 — any time you have a bunch of young people on a campus living together, with the pressure to attend multiple classes, study, meet deadlines, turn in projects, pass finals, keep grade point averages up, deal with homesickness, negotiate social situations,

obtain internships and make life and career decisions — they are going to blow off steam and have fun on the weekends. Show me a school that has no partying on campus and I’ll show you a seminary in a dry town on an uncharted island. So the SU Chancellor’s hand-wringing letter with worries over the school’s reputation and talk of cracking down came as a both a surprise and an ill-advised overreaction, keeping alive a story that would most likely have already been pushed off the internet by Kim Kardashian’s latest selfie. Better to use that ink touting the amazing academic things the Syracuse students are accomplishing, partying or not. As the one who writes the checks for my Dean’s List student’s tuition, I put forth that actions such as the recent shutting down of the kids’ beloved Castle Court and similar retaliatory actions will do nothing to stop partying. What it will do is backfire by keeping this ridiculous ranking story alive, pushing the parties to another location and angering the students. Coming out as it did

in 1978 when I was a junior, I well remember the Animal House scene with Bluto’s infamous call to arms after Dean Wormer’s retaliatory actions against partying. And we all know how that turned out. Sandi Parker Mother of SU student

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SU must work to expand sustainability beyond eliminating trays Syracuse University’s choice to eliminate trays in the Ernie Davis and Graham dining halls comes off as a half-hearted gesture of environmental consciousness. Not only that, but removing trays altogether is not practical in a crowded dining hall and could potentially lead to just as much waste as when there were trays. If the university really wants to make an effort to improve sustainability, it needs to do more than just eliminating trays — but it should consider how decisions will

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affect students before making them. SU Food Services decided to go tray-less because it saves water, soap, money and it cuts down on food waste. The marketing manager for the Department of Sustainability said that dining centers without trays tend to see a 15 percent decrease in food waste, because students typically take less food when they don’t have trays to carry multiple plates. The dining halls would also reduce water and soap usage because they

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would no longer have trays to wash. The university said they hope to make all dining halls on campus tray less in coming years. However, some students complain that the inconvenience isn’t worth the resources the university is saving. Ernie Davis and Graham are already crowded dining centers, and students going back and forth from tables to food lines won’t help that problem. SU could strike a balance between sustainability and convenience

though, if they invested in divided trays that served as plates. This could allow students to carry their food in one trip, but it would also cut down on the number of dishes students used. If SU isn’t prepared to invest in divided trays, they should offer students the option to use trays. The university can still emphasize the environmental benefits of not using trays to those who want to be eco-friendly, but can also review other ways to improve sustainability on campus.

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PAY UP The Cooper Union causes controversy with possibility of charging tuition for first time since 1902

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By Maggie Cregan staff writer

he students, faculty, alumni and board of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are anxiously waiting for a judge to rule on whether the school can legally begin charging tuition this semester. Since its founding by Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union has always accepted students unable to pay tuition. In 1902, a gift from industrialist Andrew Carnegie put an end to all tuition bills, until this fall. With the school’s net assets approaching zero in recent years, the board of trustees voted in April 2013 to begin charging some freshmen up to half tuition (about $19,800) in 2014. The decision caused considerable controversy, and in May a group of students, faculty and alumni filed a petition in civil court, hoping to have a judge rule that tuition must be kept free for all in accordance with the terms of Cooper’s charter. “The goal of the lawsuit is to enforce the terms of Peter Cooper’s first trust and charter, which he founded the school with, and to bring the trustees back to those founding documents,” said Zoe Salzman, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, who include the Committee to Save Cooper Union as well as individual students, faculty and alumni. The trustees responded by filing a cross motion to dismiss the suit based on lack of standing. Judge Nancy Bannon of New York held a hearing on Aug. 15, and both sides are now awaiting her decision. She could dismiss the CSCU’s suit based on lack of standing, rule in favor of the plaintiffs, reach some intermediate solution of her own or order more hearings. Historically, the school has survived financially, largely thanks to owning the land under the Chrysler building, which New York state has granted a tax exemption because the Cooper Union’s free tuition model makes it comparable to public education. Several times throughout the 2000s, investment returns were negative due to crises including 9/11, the tech bubble crash and the 2008 recession. Despite loans and property sales, expenses were exceeding revenue. But many of the plaintiffs in the current lawsuit believe there’s more to the story than bad markets and rising costs.

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“We believe the question is not just how do we prosecute free tuition, the question is also how did we get here,” said Karen Imas, the media contact for CSCU. She questioned several of the trustees’ financial decisions, including building an “extravagant” new engineering building without arranging full funding in advance and investing in hedge funds that underperformed. She also claims some board members had outside interests in some of the school’s real estate deals. But Justin Harmon, vice president for communications at the Cooper Union, says those accusations are groundless. “It’s a specious argument that has been thrown out to try to cast doubt on the management of the institution,” he said. “It’s very scattershot.” The plaintiffs also want Judge Bannon to mandate the creation of the Associates of Cooper Union, an oversight body described in Cooper’s charter that would be able to oversee, and even remove, trustees. “There are extensive provisions in both the trust and the charter that detail in great length (the Associates’ duties),” Salzman said. “That doesn’t currently exist and the board of trustees has refused to create it.” But Harmon says that failing to create the Associates does not reflect badly on the board. “(The board) never refused to do it, they just never did it,” he said. He claimed the charter allows for, but does not require, an oversight group and that most of the purposes of the Associates were undertaken by the board itself. As both sides await a decision, the school year is moving forward: tuition bills have gone out to freshmen and classes will begin on Sept. 2. Harmon said this year represents an exciting time for the Cooper Union, because the new financial model makes the school sustainable and allows the school to give even more financial aid to students with the greatest need. But many, including Salzman, believe that if tuition continues to be charged it will spell the end of an era for the Cooper Union. “As a tuition-free school, it truly is a meritocracy, based purely on merit, and as a result has been able to attract the highest-caliber students,” Salzman said. “And we think all of that would be lost if the school were to impose tuition.” mmcregan@syr.edu

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His mother, Mina Rush, said she thought Harel, “would get caught up in the excitement of university life and forget his plan.” When she heard her son was still planning to volunteer, she said she was proud. But she gave her son a deadline. “When he first told me he was seriously considering it, I told him to let me know for sure within three weeks because the final deposit to Syracuse was coming up,” Mina Rush said. “By the time he said he had decided to join I had already paid the deposit. He said fine, but after the first year he would defer and come back to Israel.” Harel said in an email that he enjoyed his year at SU studying mechanical engineering. During his time at SU, Rush was a “frequent and friendly face around Hillel,” Zach Goldberg, president of the Hillel Jewish Student Union, said in an email. “I honestly did not get to know Harel as well as I wanted to or could have, but he was always a kind, polite, quiet person,” Goldberg said. Harel’s freshmen year roommate, John Trea, said Harel became his best friend at SU and described him as courageous, confident and spirited. “It shows how much Israel means to him,” Trea said. “Dropping college to join the army is such a wild thing to do. Joining an army in a different country is even more crazy, but it’s noble.” Trea, now a junior electrical engineering major, said he and Rush stay in contact through social media, mostly Snapchat and Facebook. While Rush had made up his mind about leaving SU, his aunt, Suzanne Fenton, said she thought he should have stayed in school at least another year. SU was very supportive of Harel’s decision leave and he just had to fill out a leave of absence form. “He had recently spent a year studying in Israel so I thought it best to hunker down, become college educated, then volunteer,” Fenton said in an email. “What’s the rush? As it turned out, his timing was perfect.” In late July, Fenton wrote an essay on the website TCJewfolk.com about her nephew. “I wanted to put a human face on this so-called Israeli monster,” she said. “The world should understand that every soldier in an IDF uniform is someone’s son, grandson, boyfriend, husband, best friend, father, cousin, neighbor and nephew.” In the essay, Fenton detailed the feelings a family goes through with a loved-one in the military. She writes: “My sister phones in tears. Our

his sophomore year as academic affairs chair, Bold said one of his main goals was to establish the minor. In response to the new program, Eva Phillips, a part-time instructor in the LLL department, said she strongly believes that the events surrounding Sept. 11, 2001 influenced students’ interests to pursue a degree in the language. The Arabic program was established at SU in 2005. “I think 9/11 was a wakeup call to the world. People started to realize that they don’t know anything about the Middle Eastern region or its culture,” Phillips said. Making students more proficient in the Arabic language would also be very beneficial given the prominence of the Middle East today, said Rania Habib, an assistant professor of linguistics. Phillips and Habib both said that learning a second language, especially Arabic, would open a lot of doors for students in the future and expand their career opportunities. “If students can put an Arabic minor on their transcripts, it would show employers just how committed they are to learning new things,” Habib said. Phillips said she currently has 80 students in her ARB 101 class, 28 in ARB 201 and 7 in ARB 301, and added that she was excited about students’ dedication to the language. “Most students study a second language in high school and once they get to university they forget it,” Phillips said. “But at SU, the students are the ones that are pushing to learn Arabic on their own.” From a more international standpoint, Habib said that this minor is very important — not only is Arabic the official language of 22 countries, which form the Arab League, but it is also an official language of the entire United Nations. She said knowing the language can help students understand the culture of the Middle East. Having the minor degree program in place has been a goal of the department since 2005, Phillips said, but the department’s ultimate goal is to create an Arabic major. “Hopefully once it expands more and we increase our faculty members, the program will keep growing and we will finally achieve our goal,” she said.

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bikerules class where he met teammates Xinyu Wang, Jason Zhu and Chenchen Shen, who are all cycling enthusiasts. “As evident from the result, they worked really nice together,” said Young Bai Moon, who taught the sustainable manufacturing course and is now the group’s advisor. In the class, students formed teams and developed a product. Moon then helped them to create a prototype. Moon was a great help to the group, Wu said, and helped them push their idea further to create a product and prototype. Moon also introduced the group to the Syracuse Student Sandbox at the Tech Garden. Wu spent this summer developing the device’s circuit board and hardware, using 3D printing technology to make it more affordable.

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JORDAN AND MINA RUSH, shown here with their son Harel, raised over $15,000 to help supply his unit with new equipment. courtesy of mina rush

brand new soldier is going to Gaza. Silence.” Despite having seen their father go away and serve, both Fenton and Mina Rush say they still worry about Harel. “There were days that my husband and I were so paralyzed that the most we could do was hit the refresh button on the computer to get news updates,” Mina Rush said. Her husband agreed: “You just try to busy yourself as much as you can, but there is a lot of constant worrying,” Jordan Rush said. “He knows to call when he gets out, to let us know that he’s safe.” His family has also provided tangible support to help aid Harel. After he informed them of the need for new bulletproof vests and kit bags, his sister, Tzvia, decided to raise funds for the materials. The crowd-funded campaign

raised over $15,000 and Tzvia Rush is traveling to Israel to bring the check to her brother’s unit. For Harel, serving in the IDF is all about the defense of his beloved country and keeping the nation his family members protected safe. “The ground entry into Gaza was essential for the protection of Israel and its citizens,” he said. “Hamas has been firing thousands of rockets into Israel with civilians as its aim since 2001, putting about 8 million citizens at risk. At what point do we say, ‘enough is enough?’” Harel said his pride for Israel has grown with the experience. “My pride for Israel has definitely grown since I started serving,” he said. “Just to witness how all of Israel came together in time of war. So many random people would come by

“There are lots of connections that the Tech garden has brought to us, like helping us estimate production costs, how to make a patent, how much it will cost to start up,” Wu said. ”It’s a very nice environment to collaborate.” An old friend helped him design the mobile

board. None of the group members had any coding experience so they had to ask friends to for help, Zhu said. They also need additional funding to continue the product. While the group does not have any investors yet, they have received a great amount of support from friends, faculty and, after a recent article in the Syracuse Post-Standard, local cyclists. “People keep writing to me telling me they like the products,” Wu said. “This has really encouraged us to (move) forward with the product.” In addition to improved safety and navigation, the group hopes to use BikeRules to change people’s minds about bikes and promote a healthier and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Said Shen: “People bike just for short rides — (with BikeRules) they can travel longer distances.”

People bike just for short rides, [with BikeRules] they can travel longer distances. Chenchen Shen

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trays When asked if she would rather have the trays back, Bader said that she prefers to not have them. Josh Metzman, a sophomore marketing major, agreed that trays make him eat less, but added that he would rather have trays back for the students’ convenience. Metzman also noted that SU can do other things to conserve energy. “From an environmental standpoint, I wish I could say that it meant a lot, but there are a bunch of other things we could do around campus to conserve energy,” he said. “I think that getting rid of trays is a little harder on the students than some of the other things we could do.” The changes at Ernie Davis and Graham come a year after Sadler eliminated trays. But for some freshmen, the convenience of having trays isn’t an issue because they’re not used to having them. “If I was a sophomore and we had trays as a freshman, I would probably be annoyed,” said freshman film major, Matt Kerr. “But since I came in as a freshman (to Sadler) it doesn’t bother me because I started out not using them.” mpassala@syr.edu

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The Great New York State Fair Ferris wheel rises above the fairgrounds at sunset. Because the fair is under new management this year, the iconic Ferris wheel is now 20 feet shorter.

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day that includes views from 100 feet in the air, the live birth of a cow, a butter sculpture, animatronic dinosaurs and a cool glass of milk for 25 cents may sound outrageous. However, this is just an average day at the Great New York State Fair. The state fair opened Aug. 21 for a 12-day run filled with concessions, entertainment, carnival rides, games, agriculture and a wide range of vendors. Featuring roller coasters, wine and live music, the state fair truly has something for fun-loving, adventurous visitors. This year marks a major change in fair management with the amusement company Wade Shows now overseeing the fair’s entertainment. For the first time in 50 years, the company James E. Strates Shows will not be taking the lead, according to an Aug. 17 Post Standard article. Wade Shows is offering new attractions by bringing in 63 new rides, 25 concession stands and 25 sales booths to the 2014 fair. The new management presence is visible on the fairground through the tall rides, slides and coasters that line the streets. Zakyra Ashby, a local Syracuse resident, could not wipe the smile off her face. see state

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SU student lands role in hit political drama ‘House of Cards’ By Jackie Frere feature editor

After the purchase of one Amtrak ticket, a $70 cab fare and two nerve-wracking weeks of waiting, junior Keely Sullivan had finally received the call. She would play a role on Netflix’s House of Cards. Sullivan, a broadcast and digital journalism and French and francophone studies double major, was cast in June to play a reporter in the

hit show. Although Sullivan plays as an extra with about 20 other actors, she said she is featured at least once in every episode of the show. “It really helped that I was a real life reporter,” she said. “For the reporter roles, they wanted people who were actually reporters so it seemed a little more natural.” She had first heard about the casting call through her boyfriend, Jesper van den Bergh, a junior policy studies major. Van den Bergh said he found out about the call in a section on Reddit dedicated to House

of Cards. From there, the two spontaneously set out for Maryland for a chance to be on one of their favorite shows. “The community there was also really supportive when I told them about us going to the audition and Keely making it,” van den Bergh said. Sullivan has dreamed about being an actress since she was 6 years old, but put her plans aside when she began college. She decided to work toward a “realistic dream” of being a journalist, but been acting on campus since her freshman year. She joined Humor Whore, an experimen-

tal comedy group at SU and now runs a theater company at SU called WhAT Theatre. With three shoots already under her belt, Sullivan said that being on set is a cool experience. She added that she hasn’t talked with the actors personally— she doesn’t want to disturb them while they’re running lines. Though, her friends have said actor Kevin Spacey is a great guy. She added that having the opportunity to work with the actors in intimate scenes is amazing. “Being an extra, it’s exciting in a way that see house

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5. The RC-48 roller coaster is one of the biggest rides on the fairground. It is the second-largest traveling roller coaster in the United States and makes its first appearance at The Great New York State Fair this year. Other popular rides include Delusion, Zipper and Ring of Fire.

I have worked here for years and this entertainment schedule is one of the best yet.

Text and photos by Chase Gaewski staff photographer

Memorable food has always been a fundamental component of The Great New York State Fair. Twenty-five new food stands brought in by Wade Shows provide alternatives to some of the fair’s classic treats such as funnel cake and ice cream. Here are some of the fair’s most unique for food.

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2 GATOR — $7 With a texture similar to soft chicken, the meat contains just the right amount of pepper and is seasoned with an Italian marinade. Even though it leaves an enjoyable aftertaste, it doesn’t leave a defined “gator” flavor.

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CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES — $3.50 A sweet delicacy, this is a classic that can be found at almost any ice cream stand. The coating causes the fruit to cling to the stick, but good news — it stays on for every bite.

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However, state fair classics such as Zipper and Ring of Fire, which attract thrill-seekers with their heights and twists, are still Ashby’s favorite attractions. A state fair staple, the ferris wheel, still rises above the fairgrounds and is one of two at the fair. However, this year, the wheel is 20 feet shorter than its James B. Strates predecessor, according to the article. Many guests also enjoyed the carnival games, stopping at the booths to win a variety of prizes. Everywhere guests could be seen laughing and boasting about their newest prizes, most commonly a stuffed animal the size of a small child. However, the state fair offers more than just thrill rides and games. Music is also a huge part of the experience, with performances on the large Grandstand stage and Chevy Court stage. Artists in the lineup include Jason Aldean, Uncle Kracker and Phillip Phillips. Donna Lamica, a former fair employee of 28 years, said the music lineup and performance times this year were excellent. “I have worked here for years and this entertainment schedule is one of the best yet,” she said. Lamica added state pride is high at the ‘Taste NY’ exhibit, which brings 84 New York state vendors to the fair to sell and advertise their local products. Farmers from across the state go head-to-head in competitions for livestock, dairy products and produce. “Vendors from every county come to the fair every year to show local, New York state products,” said Joe Morrissey, a spokesman for the Great New York State Fair. Dairy farms, wineries, distilleries and local farmers travel annually to display their hard work to the 850,000 to 1 million fair guests. Morrissey said the response at the ‘Taste NY’ exhibit has been incredible, with lines wrapping around the tents. Said Morrissey: “The purpose of the fair is to promote the very best New York state has to offer and I think that really shows here.”

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4. (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) CAMERYN WILLIAMS AND NATE JOHNS walk away from a carnival game booth. Williams carries a giant stuffed ape on his back, a prize his friend Johns won in a game at the fair. Guests can win prizes at one of the many carnival game booths found throughout the fairgrounds.

“I love the state fair,” she said. “If I could stay here all day, everyday I would.” A state fair veteran, Ashby said the rides are the biggest draw for her. One of those rides is Delusion, a twisting and turning ride making its first appearance at the state fair. The new $1 million ride spins passengers in a full 360 degrees at various stomach-turning angles. “I am not scared,” Ashby said just before she stepped onto the Delusion. “The biggest rides are the absolute best.” One of the biggest rides on the fairground is the RC-48 roller coaster, which is the second-largest traveling roller coaster in the United States, according to the article.

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They’re the perfect mix of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, but don’t be fooled by the batter-less appearance. The meatballs may not be dipped in batter, but they still have the classic deep-fried taste.

1. JORDAN THOMAS, 16, of Orange County hangs on tight while trying to beat eight seconds on a mechanical bull in front of the stand Wine Slushies at The Great New York State Fair. Onlookers smile and hold other fair refreshments as they cheer Thomas on.

DEEP-FRIED ITALIAN MEATBALLS — $4

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHEESECAKE — $3.50 With an extremely dry cake texture and crumbling chocolate coating, this snack from Polar Bear Ice Cream was disappointing. Still, the treat can be dressed up with a variety of dips and toppings of your choosing, but may not be worth your money.

2. Energetic hosts of a game booth at The Great New York State fair encourage visitors to join a water gun competition to win one of the colorful plush prizes. Winners choose from teddy bears, sock monkeys and other colorful animals.

5 TATER TWISTERS — $4

3. EMILY AUGELLO, 13, of Camilus, flies high in the air while strapped onto Quad Power Jump at The Great New York State Fair. Other activities for fair-goers include the Zombie Apocalypse and the Discover the Dinosaurs exhibits, along with the new Dragstrip Mega Slide. Wade Shows replaced James E. Strates Shows as the new fair management company. 2

What starts as one single raw potato becomes a swirl of crispy potato chips and several flavors on a stick. As Scotty’s specialty, the tater twisters come in traditional flavors such as apple pie, or potato chip flavors like salt and vinegar. 5 1

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SU mascot should reflect school’s party culture

you don’t know what’s going to happen until you get there,” Sullivan said. Sullivan will be shooting until December, and will have to commute on the weekends from Syracuse to Washington, D.C. This five-hour drive will be difficult for the full-time student. She even considered taking a semester off from SU if the show needed her more than once or twice each month.

t’s a reply that has plagued many of us since high school. Whenever you tell someone that you attend Syracuse University, they always, always come back with some weather-related response. “Oh, I hope you like snow! Do you, like, ski? Does it totally snow, like all the time? Like, do you like even know what grass is?” Now you can thank your deity of choice because this summer, the typical Syracuse conversation has shifted from precipitation to participation in weekend festivities. It seems now as though the block “S” has become a sort of Hawthorne-ian “orange” letter, dooming those who wear it to be sucked into conversation regarding the Princeton Review’s ranking of SU as the top party school in the country. In these first couple of weeks of the new school year, there are more than a few possible ways to “celebrate” ‘Cuse’s newfound notoriety. I know what you’re thinking, but don’t go grab that 30-pack quite yet. Understandably, some of the higher ups are worried that people may now associate SU with partying more than academics. The ranking, however, actually gives us an opportunity to reinvent ourselves. Students and the administration should use this information to establish a fresh new identity for the university, and what defines a school’s identity more than its mascot? I’m starting to think that it’s time for a change. Crazy idea, right? Good old Otto the

It really helped that I was a real life reporter. Keely Sullivan junior broadcast and digital journalism and french and francophone studies double major

Mack Bleach, a senior television, radio and film major, met Sullivan two years ago while working together in Humor Whore. Sullivan said Bleach had been trying to get her to take acting seriously for years, and pushed her to audition for the House of Cards role. “I know she was apprehensive at first, and I told her there was really nothing to lose, there’s only everything to gain,” Bleach said. “It’s honestly a once in a lifetime opportunity and she happened to be in the right place at the right time.” Sullivan said that she hopes this role will help her with future acting jobs. She added that she’s made plenty of good friends during shooting. Said Sullivan: “It’s an opportunity I think I’m going to remember forever. The people I have met have really been incredible to advance my career.” jmfrere@syr.edu @jackie_frere

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KEEPIN’ IT FAKE

Orange is so ingrained in the culture of the university that it’s almost blasphemous to suggest he be updated. SU, however, is no stranger to changing mascots. In SU’s history, we’ve gone from goats to politically incorrect depictions of Native Americans to fierce gladiators. Since 1980, we’ve been stuck with our current orange friend. I love Otto as much as the next guy, but the times are changing. Orange has served us quite well for 124 years, but I firmly believe we need a color that students can better identify with: a vibrant shade of red. Ask any college-age kid what they associate with being bright red, and they’re bound to say a Solo-brand party cup. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you our new mascot, Y.O.L.O. the Solo Cup. It’s basically our treasured Otto, but thanks to the wonders of modern science and Photoshop, his body has changed from that of a furry fruit — something I never quite understood — to a sleek, modern, plastic party cup, a symbol of beer-swilling collegians the world over. Think about it. What connections do Otto and the color orange really have to our school? According to the SU Archives, orange was chosen by class of 1890 because it was better at making “whoopee” than the previous colors:

rose pink and azure blue. The marketing opportunities that come along with adopting Y.O.L.O. are endless. Who wouldn’t want to go to a Syracuse Y.O.L.O.’s game? The Carrier Dome could be renamed “Castle Court” in reverence to the now defunct mecca for freshmen who couldn’t find anywhere else to drown their sorrows. During halftime, one lucky fan would get the opportunity to sit in a recliner and try to throw a giant Ping-Pong ball into the mascot’s head. The University Union could get Drake to play “The Motto” at Juice Jam. That’s just the tip of the (Smirnoff ) iceberg. What’s more, a new mascot could serve as a reminder to most students of their singular opportunity at living. Like being alive, having the opportunity to attend such an awesome school is a luxury most of us can barely afford one time. “Your parents can probably only afford to send you to college once,” or Y.P.C.P.O.A.T.S.Y.T.C.O. is a motto that the Y.O.L.O. generation should really take to heart. We get one chance at attending college, so it’s wise not to try and prove something to the Princeton Review every night. So stay in school, kids, but have some fun while you’re at it. Zach Schweikert is a sophomore advertising major. He has the mind of a 12 year-old girl. He keeps it in a jar under his bed. His column appears every Thursday in Pulp. He can be reached at zdschwei@syr.edu

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syracuse 24 villanova 17 Gerald Ford was the president, Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” was the No. 1 song on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Scott Shafer was 8 the last time Syracuse played Villanova.

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Syracuse's record against teams from Pennsylvania in the 1970s.

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Syracuse has hosted Football Championship Subdivision teams 11 times since 1981. The Orange has had some scares in its 33 years of playing college football’s minnows, but for the most part, SU has dominated. Here’s the margin of victory in each of Syracuse’s games against FCS opponents.

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Last year’s total of 11 successful field goals was the lowest such figure since 2007 when Syracuse was 2-10. Here’s how SU has kicked in the last seven years.

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The first half of the season takes SEASON Syracuse fans from PREDICTION: 7-5 delusions of grandeur to collective selfloathing. In the second, the Orange busts out attractive and entertaining football, but without enough momentum to truly contend for the Atlantic Coast Conference title.

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Are you kitten me? Cats scratch and bite, but you can usually fling them across the room. The Villanova football team is a cat in this metaphor. The room is the Carrier Dome.

best win: Duke at home on Nov. 8 worst los s: At Pittsburgh on Nov. 29

syracuse: 31 villanova: 14

best win: Duke at home on Nov. 8 worst los s: Maryland at home on Sept. 20

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best win: At Boston College on Nov. 29 worst los s: Louisville at home on Oct. 3

Tamed Villanova comes out hot and may even nudge ahead early. But size and speed push Syracuse well ahead by night’s end.

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syracuse: 35 villanova: 14

After starting 2-0 Syracuse hits a SEASON rough patch with PREDICTION: 6-6 Maryland, Notre Dame, Louisville and Florida State in back-to-back-to-backto-back weeks. Wins against Pittsburgh and Duke highlight the back end of the year, but the season finishes with a loss to Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, which keeps the Orange at an even .500.

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the doctor’s in

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Unbalance this Villanova’s unbalanced formations and fast tempo might throw Syracuse off a tiny bit, but SU’s defense has been running all summer long and will start the year 1-0.

At 2-2 when Louisville the re al slim shady comes to town, Syracuse won’t capitalize SEASON on that chance to get PREDICTION: 6-6 halfway to six wins. Losing five out of six games when the hard hitters on the schedule come up puts SU at 3-5, but winning three out of four to end the season salvages the Orange’s postseason hopes. PHIL D’ABBRACCIO

syracuse: 31 villanova: 16

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Syracuse enjoys improved depth ahead of Niagara opener By Matt Schneidman asst. copy editor

Of the 50 goals and assists Syracuse recorded in 2013, only four came from players who typically came off the bench. Noah Rhynhart, Brandon Albert and the now-departed Grant Chong were the only three players to see significant minutes as substitutes for a team that relied heavily on at set defense and young attack. Fast-forward one year and Syracuse’s depth is greatly improved. Head coach Ian McIntyre said he’s comfortable playing 17 or 18 players from this roster in the course of a game. SU’s depth is something that highlighted its undefeated preseason, and could be on display when the Orange opens the regular season against Niagara at SU Soccer Stadium at 2 p.m. on Friday. Thanks to a few additions and the growth of Syracuse’s returning young core, McIntyre expects to have more weapons at his disposal this year. “At the end of the day you win a game with 11 players,” McIntyre said. “But it also allows us to play at a high tempo so that if required, we can provide a little bit of a rest.” In the Orange’s first preseason game against Hartwick on Aug. 16, Syracuse scored three goals in the last 20 minutes in an eventual 4-1 win. Rhynhart scored the second and game-winning goal with 19:41 remaining. Last year, he appeared in 16 games but didn’t get a start in a single one. And though Rhynhart hasn’t started any

of the 29 games he’s appeared in for SU, he’ll continue to provide blistering pace to lead the Orange’s reserves. “It really hurts the team if I come in and take 5–10 minutes to warm up,” Rhynhart said. “I’m ready on the bench, warming up for a good 5–10 minutes before I get in, and I just have the mindset that I’m going to go in and make a difference.” In the Orange’s second preseason game against Akron on Friday, it was substitutes Emil Ekblom and Nanco that combined for the first goal in an eventual 2-1 win. Nanco was recovering from an injury and it’s likely he’ll find himself in the first 11 after starting 17-of-18 games last year, but he noted how Syracuse’s offensive depth can support starters tiring out. “We didn’t have as much depth as this year, so with guys coming off the bench it adds more of an attacking threat when guys get tired,” Nanco said. “At all times of the game, we’ll have attacking power up front and guys to help us win games.” With the rigorous schedule providing minimal rest in between games throughout the upcoming season, it’s paramount that the Orange has fresh legs off the bench. McIntyre highlighted several other players that could have an effect early in the season, including freshman Julian Buescher, a trio of transfers in Liam Callahan, Korab Syla and Louis Cross, and redshirt junior Tyler Hilliard, who is coming off an injury in 2013. “The new guys like Julian and the transfers, they’ve been really working hard in training, just helping us build as a team and making all the guys work harder,” Nanco said. “It’s very good for

CHRIS NANCO started in 17 of 18 games for the Orange in 2013 and will be a factor again this season. But as Syracuse gears up for its season opener on Friday against Niagara, it expects its bench to play a larger role. daily orange file photo

them to help us build as a team like that.” It’s competition that would provide Syracuse with even more experience and talent off the bench, giving the coaching staff the luxury of more options to choose from late in games. “This year, more than any of the previous

years I’ve been here, it’s really been a push for playing time for all the players,” Rhynhart said. “All the way through our whole team, we have guys that can come in and step in at any position.” mcschnei@syr.edu | @matt_schneidman

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RYAN SLOAN (99) practices a drill during training camp. The defense will have to be prepared for a multi-dimensional Villanova offense on Friday. margaret lin photo editor

said. SU expects Villanova to be the first to start the trend. In some of the Wildcats’ formations they line up a tackle on the opposite side and place the tight end right next to a guard. Villanova’s offense also has a tendency, Shafer said, of running zone reads that react off a defensive tackle rather than a defensive end. As opposed to letting a more athletic end into the backfield, the Wildcats often free up a bigger, usually slower, lineman and the Wildcats’ quarterback will react to him instead. The Wildcats then whip out the jet sweeps and fake jet sweeps, reverses and fake reverses, guard pulls and whatever else they think might throw their opponent off. Add a fast tempo to the mix, and Shafer said it can be taxing to a defense. “The big thing is if we get something that’s whacky that we’ve never seen before, we try to cover it down and play sound defense,” Shafer

said. “If they get one on us, we’ve got to brush it off and go to the next play.” The Orange has had all of training camp to prepare for Villanova, a timeframe Bullough called a “blessing” compared to only having a mid-season week to strategize for such schemes. Last October, N.C. State used the same unbalanced formation against the Orange, Lynch said, but SU was prepared for it, giving the setup little bearing on the outcome of the

The big thing is if we get something that’s whacky that we’ve never seen before, we try to cover it down and play sound defense. If they get one on us, we’ve got to brush it off and go to the next play. Scott Shafer su head coach

game. Syracuse held NCSU to 10 points and 129 yards on the ground. Villanova’s attempt to sneak past Boston College with trickery and a quick tempo in its season opener last year didn’t pan out either. The Wildcats led 14-7 at halftime before losing 24-14. Still, Lynch knows from experience not to take Division I-AA programs lightly, after needing a second-half bounce-back to defeat Stony Brook at home in 2012. But he’s just looking forward to finally hitting somebody not in Orange. “We’ll be on our P’s and Q’s, do our assignments,” Lynch said. “We’ll watch our pull keys and don’t worry about the window dressing that they have going on. “It’s going to be a good one and I can’t wait.” pmdabbra@syr.edu | @PhilDAbb

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rankings Carolina (No. 2), Duke (No. 4), Virginia (No. 6), Wake Forest (No. 11), Boston College (No. 13) and Louisville (No. 15) rounding out the top-20 ranked teams. No. 7 Princeton and No. 10 Massachusetts are also Top 10 teams on Syracuse’s schedule. Eighth-ranked Penn State and No. 9 Old Dominion also cracked the Top 10. The Orange opens its 2014 season on Friday at Ohio State and faces off against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. cgrossma@syr.edu

in the ranks Here is the full top 10 for the field hockey ranking that was released on Wednesday afternoon.

1. Maryland 2. North Carolina 3. Connecticut 4. Duke 5. Syracuse 6. Virginia 7. Princeton 8. Penn State 9. Old Dominion 10. Massachusetts

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Detroit kids next to each other inside throughout the course of this season — Eric Crume and Ron Thompson,” Shafer said. “And I like that Detroit toughness that they bring to the table.”

“He could play tackle if he had to,” Shafer said. “He’ll be a different type of tackle because of his speed and his quickness when we use him in such a way.” Stepping up in Bromley’s absence will be a committee of defensive tackles, Shafer added later Wednesday morning in the Atlantic Coast Conference coaches’ teleconference. Junior Marcus Coleman is ahead of sophomore Isaiah Johnson on the depth chart and Eric Crume is first at nose tackle, but Thompson could very well find himself mixing into that rotation, in addition to working off the edge. “There could be occasions where you see two

Philips running kicks back

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Shafer said Wednesday that he wasn’t happy with Syracuse’s kick returning last season, and pegged freshman running back Ervin Philips as the potential solution. “He’s an excellent football player,” Shafer said. “He has a lot of similar traits to Brisly (Estime) — quick feet, great vision, the ability to get out of breaks.” Estime emerged as one of SU’s primary return options last season, but will be taking more reps with the offense and punt return in the upcoming year. That leaves a spot for Philips as one of the

team’s kick returners, a position the Orange didn’t list in its two-deep depth chart that was released on Monday. After being discussed by Shafer and teammates throughout training camp, Philips didn’t crack the depth chart as a running back . Because of his age and potential, Shafer added that he wasn’t sure if using Philips so soon was the best idea. But he also wants to play the best possible team against Villanova in the Carrier Dome on Friday night. Said Shafer: “I think he’s going to be a great football player for us and I think he can help us right away.”

Palmer questionable The status of junior Omari Palmer for Friday’s season opener against Villanova is uncer-

tain, Shafer said during the Atlantic Coast Conference coaches’ teleconference on Wednesday. “Well, I don’t know yet,” Shafer said when asked if Palmer was good to go. “We’re going to figure that out when we kick it off.” The reporter asking the question referred to a “minor knee issue” as the injury. Syracuse is already without senior guard Nick Robinson, a starter last season, due to a sprained foot. In the event Palmer can’t play, Shafer said that starting center John Miller can also play guard and guards Rob Trudo and Alex Hayes can line up at center. Said Shafer: “Just looking forward to getting them on the field and seeing where we’re at — but Omari had a real good camp.” pmdabbra@syr.edu | @PhilDAbb jcdoug01@syr.edu | @Dougherty_Jesse

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Shafer discusses personnel By Phil D’Abbraccio and Jesse Dougherty the daily orange

Ron Thompson isn’t listed as a starter on Syracuse’s Week 1 depth chart, but head coach Scott Shafer doesn’t see it that way. “He’s going to have a great season, I really believe that,” Shafer said during his Wednesday morning press conference. “I look at Ron Thompson as one of the starters up front.” Recruited as a four-star tight end, Thompson was moved to defensive end after spring practice last year. As the Orange battled through injuries at defensive tackle during training camp as it looked to replace Jay Bromley, Thompson got some reps in the middle of the line and the coaches may end up using him there during the season. see shafer page 18

SCOTT SHAFER addresses the media just days before Syracuse’s season opener against Villanova Friday. Despite the Wildcats’ Division I-AA status, the Orange expects to face a team with some offensive tricks up its sleeve. margaret lin photo editor

cat out of the bag It’s a trend SU picked up on from watching the Wildcats’ film against Boston College last year, and Villanova’s trickery is not something the Orange gets a glimpse of too often. “The Boston College game — they

did a lot more formations, a lot more fast tempo, a lot more everything than the rest of their games,” SU defensive coordinator Chuck Bullough said of Syracuse’s Football Championship Subdivision opponent. “Do they consider us like BC or do they consider us like they did the rest of the second half of their season? “We think — we don’t know — that they’re probably going to come out and do some of that stuff.” From the get-go, the Orange may very likely face a curveball as it looks to get started on the right foot in its 2014 campaign. The Wildcats, based on SU’s findings in the film room, utilize a multitude of unbalanced formations — including unorthodox

alignments of their offensive linemen — and deceptive play-calling. Yet the Orange has been up against this strategy once in the recent past. North Carolina State used an identical formation last year, SU linebacker Cameron Lynch said, so Syracuse may not have too much reason to worry when it hosts Villanova in the Carrier Dome for the season opener on Friday at 7:30 p.m. “Excellent FCS opponent — probably the best FCS opponent to come in here in a long time,” Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer said. The Orange may only defend 10–15 plays with unbalanced formations by the end of the year, Shafer

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VIRGINIA TECH, FEB. 3, 9 P.M.

AT NOTRE DAME, FEB. 24, 8 P.M.

WAKE FOREST, JAN. 13, 8 P.M.

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SU expects trickery, unorthodox playbook from Villanova offense By Phil D’Abbraccio asst. sports editor

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n its first test of the season, Syracuse is expecting Villanova to turn to its bag of tricks.

acc schedule Football season has yet to officially start for Syracuse, but the Atlantic Coast Conference released the full men’s basketball schedule Wednesday afternoon for its upcoming season. Here’s what the Orange’s in-conference slate looks like:

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Syracuse earns No. 5 ranking By Connor Grossman staff writer

For the second consecutive season, the Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Preseason Poll has Syracuse ranked as the fifth-best team in the country. Syracuse concluded its inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference last year ranked second in the poll after posting a 16-4 record. SU received 729 points and was one of six schools to receive a first-place vote (1). Another Top 10 placement in the poll for Syracuse has extended the program’s streak to 65 consecutive weeks of being ranked within the Top 10 teams. Maryland topped the rankings, garnering 881 points and 22 out of 47 first-place votes. Joining Syracuse are fellow ACC foes North

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