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Number of international students in US increases By Sandhiya Kannan Contributing Writer

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Stony Brook Men's Basketball is looking ahead to its game in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Dec. 7 after falling to St. Francis Brooklyn 70-68 on Sunday, Dec. 1. For the full match report, see page 16.

Sleeping disorders become more common in U.S.

By Alex Kramer Contributing Writer

Nearly half of all Americans have a sleep disorder, says sleep expert Lisa Endee. “Americans think that not getting enough sleep is part of a normal culture,” Endee said. She is the clinical program coordinator at Stony Brook University’s sleep-testing center. She said that the average adult should sleep between seven and nine hours per night, and a person who consistently sleeps

less will develop “sleep debt,” which can accumulate to missing a whole night’s sleep. “People who do not sleep enough feel tired and have slower reactions,” Endee said. “These effects multiply over several days of missed sleep.” Slower reaction times increase the chances of being involved in a car accident. Fatigued driving directly causes more than 1,500 deaths from car crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sleep disorders are either the

result of not getting enough sleep or not getting quality sleep. Some people can sleep 15 hours and still feel tired because they wake up constantly throughout the night. And nearly nine million Americans use prescription sleep aids at least once a month, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control. “Sleep aids are not a good solution at all,” Endee said. “People start to associate sleep with the pills, which prolongs the issue."

“Not being able to fall asleep is usually a symptom of an underlying issue,” Endee continued. “People who are stressed, consume caffeine at night, and sleep with the television on are more likely to have trouble sleeping.” Endee said that Americans should take the time to get proper sleep because it affects a variety of factors including metabolism and growth. “People need to be more aware of how important sleep is to their health,” Endee said.

quality in the world with the new wet lab,” Christopher Paparo, the director of the new center, said. The current experiments at the Southampton campus are confined to a building that was transformed from a boat repair room into a makeshift wet lab, but they will soon move to the new center next door. Several long tanks with a constant flow of water from the bay serve as the homes for scallops and clams that are being used for the experiments. Researchers are studying how the marine life will handle the increasing problem of ocean

acidification by changing pH of the water to monitor its effects. The new 15,000 square foot facility can pump water from the bay right next to the center 75 times faster than the old facility. The new facility will be the home to a variety of experiments by the beginning of 2014, according to Paparo. One of these researchers is Matt Harke, a doctoral student who is working to analyze gene expression in algae. His research focuses on toxic blue-green algae, which blooms in freshwater and can be harmful to the humans and aquatic life. “There are a number of grad

students in our lab which will get direct benefit and are in the process of moving their experiments from our temporary wet lab facility into the new one,” Harke said. Paparo hopes that researchers at the new center will be able to inform the public about the major issues in marine science. He brings high school groups from across Long Island onto the water to inspire the next generation of marine scientists and to educate people about the fragile state of the environment. “This facility is going to allow SoMAS to get to another level,” Paparo said.

Southampton research addresses marine life By Alex Kramer Contributing Writer

Most climate scientists agree that human contributions are warming the earth, which is having a major effect on marine life. Researchers are working to combat these changes and inform the public at Stony Brook University’s new Marine Sciences Center in Southampton. The $8.5 million center that opened this past summer features modern technologies that will allow researchers to examine the rapidly changing marine environment in the lab and in the field. “We can re-create any water News

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More than 800,000 international students matriculated last year to colleges and universities in the United States, and the percentage of these students who are here on exchange trips has increased. On the other end of the spectrum, the number of American students doing their studies abroad has also risen over the years. “Once considered an educational frill, an international experience is now a necessity in today’s global community,” Dr. William Arens, vice provost of Global Affairs and dean of International Academic Programs, said on the International Academic Programs website. “Study Abroad Programs or International Exchanges may span an academic year [or] a single semester…The experience and memories, however, last a lifetime.” Compared to the national scale, Stony Brook University also has pride in its diverse campus and the great number of opportunities it has for global involvement. According to the university’s profile, international students made up 9 percent of the student body in 2011, a number which has continued to rise. While there are high concentrations of students with a multitude of backgrounds, it is a noticeable fact that the Asian population is quite large at Stony Brook—greater than the average percentage at any other SUNY school. With partnerships like the Confucius Institute and facilities like the Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook provides strong support for Chinese culture. The Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University was established as a partnership with China’s Office of Chinese Language Council International and the Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. According to Dr. Arens, “the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook will also reinvigorate Stony Brook University's academic linkages with China and provide a social space for Chinese heritage students and resident nationals.” Aside from the great presence of Asian culture at Stony Brook, there is also an up-and-coming community of students from a myriad of nations around the world and a greater interest on the part of Continued on page 6 Sports

A profile on Stony Brook’s Assistant Chief of Police.

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For international students, Thanksgiving can be difficult

By Lisa Setyon-Ortenzio Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is the time of year when Americans gather with their families and/or friends to spend time together and celebrate the things for which they are thankful. It is a celebration that is embraced nationally with no religious connotations. At Stony Brook University, like many other American universities, teachers and students leave campus for a couple of days to rest and celebrate. But unique to SBU is the number of international students—in 2012, there were 3,611 people studying here from other countries. And for most of them, going home was not an option. For Danli Chen, a senior from China majoring in finance and applied mathematics and statistics, being stuck on campus when everybody else is going home is one of the hardest parts of the semester. “I’m really sad not having the chance to go home for Thanksgiving,” he said, “especially since I will not be going home for Christmas either.” Chen is not the only one in this situation. Junior biology major Khan Linh Pham is from Vietnam. He stayed at Stony Brook for both summer sessions and has not been home since December last year. “I stayed here the entire

summer and I must say it was pretty boring. For Thanksgiving, I am staying in NYC with two other international friends,” he said. “It is still hard to see family gathering together and being stuck here with mine away from here. Fortunately, I am going home for Christmas.” Cassandra Dix, a junior from England majoring in biochemistry, agreed that the hardest thing about this holiday is seeing everyone go home. “Thanksgiving doesn't really mean anything to me so I wouldn't think to go home for it because it has no special meaning,” she said, “but knowing everyone else gets to see their family does make me sad because I would like to see mine.” For many international students, even though they chose to study abroad, holidays and celebrations like Thanksgiving are always a reminder of how hard it is to be in a different country. But for Hongyu Li, a sophomore from China majoring in applied math, the hardest thing about being in America is not seeing everyone going home but rather not being able to celebrate big events from his country. “One of the things that bothers me even more than not going home is that I can't celebrate the Chinese New Year, which is in February,” he said. “I really don't care about Christmas. In China, Christmas is not a holiday for family, just for fun.” Chen agreed, saying that Thanksgiving is similar to

China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, which “means family reunion and celebrating the harvest.” It is the same thing for Jiajian Ding, a sophomore also from China majoring in economics and applied math and statistics. “I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in China, so I don’t have any feeling about not going home to celebrate it,” he said. “Nope, my home is in China, so it is very hard for me to go back home. Usually I will stay in America for this Christmas.” Some international students, though, already know where they will head to celebrate the

American holiday and what they will be doing there. Senior arts and journalism major Chris Woods, studying in the United States from Australia, is one of those students. Unlike many others, he was invited by an American family to share the experience. “A suitemate invited me to his Thanksgiving dinner so I'll be going there, but I have also been inundated with invites from other friends so I appreciate how generous everyone seems to be with this holiday,” Woods said. “I am pretty happy to be here for Thanksgiving, and don't mind

had happened. “He [Olsen] was Edwards’ commanding officer at the time,” Dunn said. “I called to let him know what happened, and he came right home. Here’s a guy on vacation, and he comes home on his own time. That’s the kind of guy he is – not a lot of people would do that.” Though this was one of the most difficult moments of his career, it only motivated him to continue serving the city of New York. He also had the help of a veteran in the business, a homicide detective -his father. “Having my father to talk to and understand what I was going through was a huge help,” Olsen said. “He always had good advice.” Olsen, born in Jamaica, Queens, says his father was a “passive influence” in his becoming a police officer, but he has always loved helping people, and never subscribed to the drudgery of corporate life. “I didn’t want to be that guy on the train platform early in the morning with a cup of coffee in one hand and a paper in the other, going to work to sit behind a desk all day,” Olsen said. Olsen attended high school at Archbishop Molloy in Queens. He graduated in 1986, the same year his basketball team won the city championship. From there he went to Queens College and St. John’s where he majored in criminal justice.

On October 15, 1990, Olsen became a patrolman stationed in the northern tip of Washington Heights, a rough area with 127 homicides in that year, populated mainly by Dominican immigrants. “It was a real culture shock,” Olsen said. “It was like goin’ into Santo Domingo.” It was there that Olsen was paired with Dunn. The two worked together for three years in the auto larceny unit and remained close friends ever since. “He was a great partner,” Dunn said. “Very street smart. We had great success together in locating stolen cars.” When Olsen and Dunn were first paired up, they were patrolling undercover together in a yellow taxicab at a time when there were no yellow cabs in Harlem. As they were driving, Olsen was running plates on the computer. “I was just driving along, and Eric says to me, calm as can be, that the car was stolen,” Dunn said. Dunn made a quick U-turn, and the perp took off. They chased him for a few blocks when he crashed into a fence, and they arrested him. “I’ll never forget that,” Dunn said. “He was, and still is, so calm under pressure.” Olsen rose through the ranks quickly. From 1998 to 2000, he was a detective in the Narcotics Division in

Eric Olsen is the Assistant Chief of Police at Stony Brook.

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Many international students studying at Stony Brook do not travel home for Thanksgiving.

Eric Olsen: From NYC to SBU By Kristin Behr Staff Writer

Eric Olsen left the big leagues of the Big Apple almost two years ago, but the relics of his almost 22 years there still reside in his Stony Brook office. Impressive plaques and awards adorn the walls, but it’s the small mass card on his desk of a fallen officer that carries the most meaning. “It was the first time I ever knew a cop who got killed,” Olsen said. Omar Edwards, a rookie assigned to a housing project in Harlem, was only 25 years old when he was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow police officer in 2009. Edwards had gotten off of work early and was in plain clothes when he saw someone breaking into a car, and encountered officer Andrew Dunton and two other officers. Edwards had his police shield in his pocket, but didn’t identify himself as a cop when the other three officers ordered him to drop his gun. When Edwards turned towards the officers, Dunton shot him. “I know that officer [Dunton] felt terrible about it, Olsen said. “Omar was a bright light.” Joseph Dunn, a fellow officer and long time friend of Olsen, was working the night Edwards was killed on 125th Street and 2nd Avenue. Olsen was on vacation at the time when Dunn informed him of what

not being home because again no one celebrates it there. It's a little hard to be away from home but it helps when everyone's so generous,” he continued. At Stony Brook University, international students compose 10 percent of the undergraduate student population. Despite the distance from their families, though, these students have one thing in common—the international student community is a close-knit group of people, and many agreed that they have each other no matter what time of the year it is, where they are, or where they come from.

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Washington Heights and the Bronx. In May 2000, he became a sergeant. His last assignments with the NYPD were in the Detective Bureau as the Executive Officer of the Crime Scene Unit and then as the Commanding Officer of Zone #17 Detectives in Queens. On September 7, 2011, Olsen retired as Captain, just shy of 21 and a half years on the force. Just eight days later, he joined the University Police Department at Stony Brook as Assistant Chief of Patrol. “It was a huge transition,” Olsen said, “but this is also a great opportunity. I would never have left

the NYPD to step down.” Olsen says he enjoys aiding young people at the university, and appreciates being able to give them a chance and offer some guidance. “In the city, it’s a zero tolerance policy; it’s very business, very IBM,” Olsen said. At Stony Brook there’s more discretion. If you catch someone in the city with marijuana, you would cuff them, no questions asked. Here, it’s more of a watchman theory. You want to be able to give a young person a chance.” Continued on page 6

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Under the microscope: Neutrinos in the South Pole By Ruchi Shah Staff Writer

Every other week, Ruchi Shah, a biology major, will take a look at Stony Brook-related research and science news. Scientists from Stony Brook University that are part of the international team at the IceCube South Pole Neutrino Observatory were first to detect particles called neutrinos that originated from astrophysical sources. This feat, which was recently published in Science, involved over seven years of construction and data collection in one of the coldest places on Earth, the South Pole. As Dr. Joanna Kiryluk, assistant professor of physics at Stony Brook University, explained, the IceCube detector that was built to detect neutrinos is one cubic kilometer in size and is buried 1.5 kilometers deep in the Antarctic ice. IceCube is the largest neutrino detector ever built and the rationale behind its location was two-fold. First, ice was selected as the medium because of its excellent optical properties. Second, there is plenty of free material—ice— available for use in Antarctica.

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The detector is comprised of 86 uniformly placed holes and in each hole there is a string attached to 60 “balls” (Digital Optical Modules, DOMs). These DOMs are equipped with photomultipliers, which detect light emitted by particles created in the process of neutrinos interacting in the ice. Essentially, the DOMs record the intensity of light as a function of time and send corresponding data back to the base for analysis. Scientists like Kiryluk then piece together the charge recorded by each optical module to produce an overall picture of the pattern. They can then deduce if the pattern is a result of background material or a result of a specific type (“flavor”) of neutrino. The way that the neutrinos' events are characterized and analyzed is similar to using a blender to make juice. When a tomato hits the blade of a blender, a red juice is created. Likewise, a blueberry creates a characteristic blue juice and pineapple creates yellow juice. In the same way, Kiryluk is interested in three different types or flavors of neutrinos, each of which create their own characteristic pattern when they hit particles inside the nuclei of atoms that

Police Blotter

On Sunday, Nov. 17, a credit card was reported stolen from the University Hospital.

report of marijuana posession at Schick College. Two students were referred to the university. Criminal Mischief:

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, glasses were reported stolen from the Health Science Center.

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, an exit sign was reported damaged at Greeley College.

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On Friday, Nov. 22, there was a report of graffiti at the Humanities Building.

On Monday, Nov. 18, there was an arrest at Wagner College. The subject was charged for smoking a marijuana blunt in public. On Monday, Nov. 18, there were two reports of marijuana possession at Lauterbur Hall. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, there was a report of marijuana possession at Stimson College. A student was referred to the university. On Wednesday Nov. 20, a student was referred to the University at Greeley College for marijuana possession. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, there was a report of marijuana possesion at Benedict College. This was unfounded.

neutrinos to better understand the mechanism and rules that govern the astrophysical objects that emitted the neutrinos. The IceCube usually encounters and detects hundreds of thousands of neutrino events in a year. Almost all of them are created in the Earth atmosphere and are considered to be background for cosmic neutrinos. So far IceCube detected two large (high energy) electron-type neutrino events along with others. The two large events, spanning the size of over one-fourth of the entire Stony Brook campus, had about 1000 times the amount of energy

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Studying the minds of teenage girls

By Sarah Kirkup Contributing Writer

While personality studies typically focus on adults, two psychologists from Stony Brook University are investigating the minds of adolescent girls from the ages of 13.5 to 15.5 to see how rapid hormone growth and brain activity changes the personalities of these girls. Roman Kotov's and Daniel

Klein's project, called Adolescent Development of Emotions and Personality Traits, will track subjects over the course of three years. The ADEPT team decided to focus only on females during the study because adding adolescent males would have been too large of a sample to control and to get accurate results. Kotov told the Times Beacon Record that they chose pre-teen females because “they become much

On Sunday, Nov. 23, there was criminal mischief at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. On Monday, Nov. 24, there was criminal mischief at Lauterbur Hall. Harassment: On Tuesday, Nov. 19 there was a report of aggravated harassment at Dutchess Hall. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, there was a report of harassment at Harriman Hall. Two referrals were issued. Arrests:

On Friday, Nov. 22, there was a report of marijuana possession at Stimson College. A student was referred to the university.

On Friday, Nov. 22, there was an assault at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium that resulted in an arrest.

On Thursday, Nov. 21, there was an arrest at Wagner College for a criminal obstruction to breathing.

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produced by the Large Hadron Collider, where the Higgs particle was discovered. These events, named after the Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie, are the highest energy neutrino events ever observed. The events, reported in Nov. 22, 2013 issue of Science magazine, are the first evidence for astrophysical neutrinos, even though their origin is not yet known. The analysis of future data collected with the IceCube detector will provide Kiryluk and her team with a better understanding of astrophysical objects in the Universe.

The international team of scientists in the South Pole detected neutrinos in Antarctica using a custom detector.

On Friday, Nov. 22, an exit sign was torn down at Eisenhower College.

On Friday, Nov. 22, there was a report of marijuana possession at Keller College. However, when police reported to the scene, it was unfounded

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comprise ice. For example, electron neutrinos produce light in a spherical pattern when they hit, muon neutrinos produce light that propagates in a line, and tau neutrinos produce light that—depending on their energy—can be one of those two patterns. This IceCube detector can be seen simply as a type of telescope. As opposed to telescopes, which normally capture direct light from distant astronomical objects, this detector is built to capture neutrinos. Neutrinos are tiny, almost massless subatomic particles that travel at almost the speed of light. What makes them special is that they travel in a straight line from their source without being deflected by magnetic fields or being absorbed by matter. Therefore, they carry a vast amount of information with them regarding their origin. Neutrinos are also fascinating because they are emitted from some of the least understood events in the universe like black holes, supernovas and active galactic nuclei. IceCube was built to analyze neutrinos coming from such astrophysical sources. Kiryluk and her team analyze the IceCube data to select astrophysical

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Daniel Klein is one of two Stony Brook researchers studying how the personalities of adolescents change.

more emotionally sensitive than boys” and female adolescence is “a unique phase of emotional development.” The study is going to take 13 year old females and watch them over the course of three years, during which they will go to the clinic with their parents and both will be interviewed. Parent interviews are about an hour each while interviews with the girls are about three hours. According to the ADEPT website, the interviewees will ask questions about the teens feelings, likes and her daily life. Apart from the personal interviews, there will also be phone interviews and other tests, like two EEGs—one in the beginning of the trial one at the end. The KidsHealth website says that “an EEG is used to detect abnormalities related to electrical activity of brain.” During the EEG, the subjects will look at different pictures to allow researchers to see their brain’s reaction. The girls will also use the computer while hooked up to the EEG machine to see how their brain reacts with that stimulus. Kotov and the other investigators participating in this project are halfway done with the study and have about a year and a half left with one more group of participants about to start. The researchers hope that the ADEPT project will bring knowledge about the teenage brain. Kovac told the Times Beacon Record that “we hope that what we learn will inform clinical services.” This research project was organized by Stony Brook’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and the Department of Psychology. The ADEPT project was given a 2.8 million dollar grant by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for its research.

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Exchange students in the U.S. Continued from page 1 Stony Brook students who wish to spend some time abroad. Sophomore Marcelo Locatelli is a student from Brazil who plays tennis here at Stony Brook. He chose to come to the United States for college because he felt it had the best offering of simultaneous academic and athletic programs. “Here at Stony Brook, I really like that there are a lot of international students. You get to see a lot of cultures and groups coming together.” he said. “There is a one-year exchange program in Brazil which a lot of people are interested in for college, because nowadays it is very important to get on an international level.” Students at Stony Brook also enjoy traveling abroad to learn

about different ways of life than the ones we experience here in the United States. Earlier this year, junior chemical and molecular engineering major Nazmul Ahmed traveled to Nicaragua with the group Friends New England to help build homes and experience the culture. “My group leader said that while the living conditions are harsh, the people are hard working and have hope in their eyes. When I went there I saw a lot of hardworking people. I felt humbled and emotionally exhausted. The whole experience was overwhelming,” he explained. Like Ahmed, many students on campus wish to get a sample of international travel and are inspired by the plethora of study abroad programs offered by the university,

but often end up making time for such sessions toward the end of their studies at Stony Brook. “I haven't [traveled abroad] because my major and schedule wouldn't permit me to miss a full semester of class. I do, however, plan on doing a winter abroad next year (when I am a senior), to either Italy or Ireland, because I am a mix of the two cultures,” junior quantitative biology & bioinformatics major Brian Ralph said. With the world becoming smaller each day, the connections between students and universities is growing stronger and allowing for a truly amazing intermingling of cultures. Going to college is not just leaving the nest of home anymore—with programs here at Stony Brook, students are able to become students of the world.

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Though he remains just as busy out on Long Island, Olsen, who is no stranger to working holidays and weekends, is appreciative that the phone doesn’t ring as much, and that he has more time to enjoy himself and his family. “I remember one Easter I went to my mother’s house, walked in the door, and two minutes later walked out,” Olsen said. “I got a call about a shooting in the Bronx and I had to

be there.” Olsen has no wife or children, and attributes that to the unpredictable schedule and hours he’s had to hold for most of his life, but he is very close with his siblings and their children. “He [Olsen] spends a lot of time with his family,” Dunn said. “He’s always hanging out with his nieces and nephews and going to their hockey matches.” Though he’s had to sacrifice much of his time, there are perks to being a cop, such as having access to city

events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “My sisters and their kids got to come the night before and watch the balloons get blown up,” Olsen said. “The looks on the kids’ faces were priceless.” Olsen has worked on some gruesome cases and saw his fair share of blood and bodies over his 22 years on the force, but never questioned that this is what he was meant to do. “It never made me want to quit,” Olsen said. “It just made me want to help that much more.”

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SBU's RockYoFace wraps up another successful semester By Jon Winkler Staff Writer

As another semester at Stony Brook comes to a close, the students of SBU can go home for winter break knowing they saw some high quality entertainment courtesy of RockYoFaceCase, SBU’s premiere concert organizer. RockYoFaceCase has capped off another semester at Stony Brook with four events that tended to the tastes of rockers, dancers and performing hopefuls alike. Although there are no events planned for the month of December, RockYoFaceCase provided a collection of great events this semester and plan on doing more in the upcoming semester. RockYoFaceCase had their first event of the semester on Sept. 27 with Discjocks, a showcase for on-campus DJs, that turned into an all-out rave. Students sported neon glow sticks as they moved and grooved to the flashing nights and electronic beats. Speaking to The Statesman, RockYoFaceCase event coordinator Christian Bardales, a senior double majoring in history and political science, talked about the idea for the show coming from fellow staff member Lucia Kolodiuk. According to Bardales, Kolodiuk thought up having “an upbeat DJ show” as the first show of the semester. Kolodiuk eventually recruited the likes of Haptric Flow, Neiss X Foggy, Dhvani, Alli and Enclave. The second RockYoFaceCase event of the semester was their Open Mic Night on Oct. 18. Here, students from all around campus came to display all sorts of performance-based talent, whether that was guitarbacked singing or a solo vocal performance. It was an expressive event for students with all ranges of talents to take the stage themselves and be the headliners. RockYoFaceCase continued their booking of local poppunk acts on Oct. 28 with a live showcase of three energetic pop-

punk favorites: Lost and Adrift, And The Traveler and This Good Robot. The bands provided high energy drawn from the great SBU crowd to bring out the typical bouncy, entertaining concert. According to one of RockYoFaceCase’s interns, junior mathematics major Nelson Pascuzzi, RockYoFaceCase has always had a place for poppunk. “RockYoFaceCase was initially almost always poppunk,” Pascuzzi said during an interview. “We had a show with (This Good Robot) previously and they were still up for another concert with us. The other two bands were Lost and Adrift…and And The Traveler…they were all similar to our typical poppunkesque people/bands that we normally had in the past.” Bardales gave credit to James MacDonald for suggesting the idea of a pop-punk show this semester. MacDonald was deemed the show’s coordinator and set up the showcase through good connections. Lost and Adrift had previous ties to RockYoFaceCase, whereas And The Traveler and This Good Robot were New York locals (from Yonkers and Long Island, respectively). The most recent event of this semester is, according to some RockYoFaceCase staffers, the most successful (and ambitious) of the season. Nov. 15 was the date of the ElectroSwing Night at Stony Brook’s University Café, a frequent location of RockYoFaceCase’s events. Described as “Gatsby in an electro club,” girls dressed as flappers and guys in their sharpest suits while Berlin’s DJ LordJustice spun classic swing records mashed together with electronic beats. The students sang and swung the night away, proving that an interesting concept can be pulled off with the right amount of spirit. Staffer Joseph Kickbush, a junior and MTD (multidisciplinary) major in music, digital media and business, thought the event was

a “legitimate scene from the 20s with an electronic twist.” The concept of the ElectroSwing Night came from RockYoFaceCase staff member Emily Alcott. According to Pascuzzi, Alcott “wanted a specific genre” for the event, but ended up getting two genres merged together. Alcott also met DJ LordJustice during a summer trip to Germany and brought him in to spin records for the event. Alcott herself saw the exuberance of the combination of electronic and swing music while in Berlin over the summer. In her own words, she “really loved this newly emerging genre of music and wanted to bring it to campus.” Alcott called the search to find an electro-swing artist in America “difficult,” but she eventually found DJ LordJustice. She got LordJustice together with Enclave’s Kameron Myers and had them spin together at the event. “It’s such a happy genre that is hard not to dance to,” said Alcott, which was clearly proved by the large turnout for the event. But that alone was not

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A performer sings at UCafé. enough. Alcott also mentioned the promotional methods used to make the event known. Alcott “blasted” the announcement of the event at the Staller Center two weeks before the actual event. There were the standard posters and flyers posted around the university, including maps to the University Café itself. Alcott also tried to give students a taste of what to expect by having students dress in flapper gowns and suits to hand out flyers

about the event. “It’s important for us to have fun while promoing the event,” Alcott said, “to show that we’re excited to bring these events to campus.” As far as the future is concerned, RockYoFaceCase is gearing up for another highprofile semester. Alcott wants to bring back electro-swing for another night, along with another pop-punk show for the fans who come to see them every semester. She also hopes to have collaborative shows with the Oxfam charity organization for poverty-stricken areas and the Grad Student Organization (which would be shows exclusive the students ages 21 and up). Even a possible “math rock” show for Pi Day in the future. According to Bardales, a big announcement for next semester will be brought to public attention very soon. Students who wish to know more about RockYoFaceCase are encouraged to check out the club. In Alcott’s words, RockYoFaceCase is meant “to offer students free, fun music shows and the more people we can show a good time, the better.”

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Broadcaster performed at UCafé's RockYoFaceCase last March for SBU students.

THREE ARTSY EVENTS

1) Pantry of Milk and Cookies

Wagner College will be hosting a food insecurity event on Monday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. in the Wagner lounge. Participants will be learning about those who lack nourishment and the on-campus food pantry and are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to donate. There will be milk and cookies.

2) Pottery Sale

The Craft Center will be hosting a Pottery Sale Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. in the SAC Lobby. All the ceramics are handmade from the Craft Center. Anyone interested in selling their work should contact the Craft Center.

3) Board Game Night

The Taiwanese Student Association will be hosting a board game night on Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m. in SAC 311. Gamers are invited to take a break from studying for finals.

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Campus Spotlight: Goldstein keeps SBU music fresh By Siobhan Barry Staff Writer

Perry Goldstein, a professor at Stony Brook, believes the university’s music department is a force to be reckoned with. “We’re a scrappy school competing with the best places in music with a state university budget,” he said. Goldstein attended the University of Illinois and earned a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Music Composition. He then received his doctorate at Columbia University in 1986 and began teaching at Stony Brook in 1992. For the last two years, Goldstein has been the chairman of the Music Department. He was also the Undergraduate Studies Director for eight years, the Graduate Program Director for three years and was the inaugural director of the College Arts, Culture and Humanities. “I’ve always felt music was the central part of my life, ” he said. Goldstein says he’s always had a passion for music and is glad he has the opportunity to compose, as well

as teach something he loves dearly. From an early age he composed music and even wrote for his high school jazz band. He said teaching at Stony Brook has been a wonderful experience and that he has enjoyed working with such a talented faculty and group of students. “It’s really a remarkably and supportive place, unlike a lot of other musical institutions where the faculty might be competitive with each other,” Goldstein said. Because he can compose music and teach, Goldstein says Stony Brook is “an ideal place” for him to work. “I don’t want to be anywhere but here. Rarely does a day go by that I’m not grateful I’m here,” he said. One of the many reasons why the music department is so great, according to Goldstein, is because of the faculty. Despite not having top-ofthe-line equipment, he believes there is a lot of support for the department, which helps with the success. “We’re a David among Goliaths,” he said. Goldstein also said another reason the music department is doing so well is because of the support from the

administration. “As much as a reputation Stony Brook has for strong sciences, no university can be truly great without having a strong arts and humanities program as well,” Goldstein said. “It’s not the case that this is just a science school anymore.” He also emphasized that all student’s at Stony Brook can be part of the music department, one way or another. There are many classes for non-majors and student’s can take lessons as well. “Every person should have the opportunity to pursue that in which they feel passionate about,” he said. Goldstein says that he has grown as a composer over the years and now focuses more on what he wants to say, rather than follow typical academia standards. “I want my music to represent the values I have as person and to be human, not to be to formal not to be too abstract,” he said. “It’s very liberating, purified existence now as a composer to be able to figure out what’s important to me and what I want to say.” His advice to a music student, or anyone in general, is to do something

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Perry Goldstein heads the Stony Brook Music Department. they love “with the hope and expectation that you’ll make it work.” “I’ve come to the conclusion as a

composer you have to write music that delights you,” he said. “Don’t worry about acceptance from others.”

By Dylan Palazzo Staff Writer

With the holiday season upon us, it is time to take a step back and look at the broad selection of games to gift, get and sink time into over the winter break. There have been hundreds of releases this year, not including the various bits of downloadable content (DLC) that have expanded popular titles. These games are the ones you would be doing yourself a disservice by not playing, and hopefully will make their way onto your wish list for the holidays. In order, the games are:

“These games are the ones you would be doing yourself a disservice by not playing.” -Dylan Palazzo

#5: Path of Exile We start with a free-to-play dungeon crawling MMO: Path of Exile. It is constantly being updated by developers, who frequently take in feedback from players. If you’re familiar with the Diablo franchise from Blizzard, you’ll be very interested in this game. While there are several classes, each character uses the same large grid to allocate points which defines how you play your character. For example, a character may start as a Templar, but can easily specialize in necromancy or becoming a pyromancer, two things you wouldn’t expect a noble Templar to be. The amount of customization in this game is overwhelming, and it is very easy to create exactly what you want from the game. There are different leagues players can participate in, which are essentially races to the maximum level against other players with specific limitations on the game. Both participating and winning yield unique rewards for the players, and enhances the game experience as a whole. At its base, the game is the same each time you play it. However, the dungeons are randomized in every instance, and the magnitude of diversity between every character created in the game allows for indefinite replay value. #4: Pokemon X/Y The newest addition to the Pokemon series arrived in October on the Nintendo 3DS and was accompanied by a review from The Statesman. 69 new Pokemon were added, the Fairy type was introduced, and all our poke-pals were spruced up in stunning 3D. This game features the most engaging and quality end-game content than any other Pokemon installment, as well as many quality of life changes for new players and old veterans alike. Additionally, coming out this December is the software allowing players to finally trade up their pokemon from previous generations. Don’t forget this game is portable, so you can bring your Pokemon with you if you’re traveling this holiday season! With the release of the 3DS XL, a copy of Pokemon X or Y and an original 3DS is one of the cheaper gaming gift ideas for poke-fans of any age. #3: Guild Wars 2 If you have a large amount of free time coming your way this winter break, you might want to invest in a copy of Guild Wars 2. This MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) constantly goes on sale for less than the price of a new console game and new downloadable content comes out every two weeks for free. Rather than having to buy new expansions separately, one purchase of Guild Wars 2 grants you access to the game in its entirety, including all future DLC. This MMO features skill based mechanics by which the player must literally dodge enemy attacks rather than having the game roll numbers to

Graphic: Jesus Pichardo check for a dodge while the player attacks idly. The developers, ArenaNet, are frequently taking feedback from the player base, providing significant changes each patch that makes every aspect of the game worth playing. There are also many player vs player (PvP) aspects of the game, including massive server battles where players compete against one another for significant bonuses that are awarded to the winning server. There are over one hundred servers competing each day! #2: Dark Souls Dark Souls was released back in 2011, and was graced with an excellent expansion in October 2012. This game is not one for the casual gamer; if you’re looking to really challenge yourself, this is the game to play. The amount of skill required to push forward throughout Dark Souls’ seamless world is staggering. Starting with a very brief tutorial, Dark Souls throws the player headlong into what will always feel like one sided fights that you were meant to lose. Unfortunately, you’re meant to win every fight, and because each one is so unique and difficult, each individual victory is satisfying. Be warned, this game is unforgiving. Controllers will be thrown and rage will be expressed, but every fight is different, sublime, and terrifying all at once. Played from a third person perspective, you will be responsible for blocking, dodging, parrying, and surviving everything the game has to offer, which ranges from ghosts to dragons. Do not be shy, slowly but surely, you will make your way to the final battle against the Abyss, and you will not forget it. #1: BioShock Infinte BioShock has been making gamers swoon since its first release. However, our decent into Rapture is just one side of the coin; BioShock Infinite scored near perfection across every major game review site, and is very deserving of its commendations. Released back in March of 2013, and followed up with story related DLC only one week into November, BioShock Infinite is easily the game you cannot miss this year. We play as Booker DeWitt who hunts for a girl, Elizabeth, in hopes of wiping away his debt. The storyline has ridiculous depth, intricacies, symbolisms and metaphors, all which add up to the box-office quality scripting. This first person shooter brings new and refined elements to this style of games, including fast paced aerial combat and a stockpile of customizable and upgradeable weaponry. While the average gamer may be attracted to this title because it is a shooter, they will stay for several playthroughs to get a handle on the masterpiece storyline. These are all games this writer has played first hand for significant amounts of time, so it is easy to say you can’t go wrong with playing or purchasing any of these titles. Pick one to play and one to gift and you will enjoy a nice winter break gaming with the family or significant other. Happy holidays!

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Frozen warms hearts during the cold holidays seasons By Brandon Benarba

Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor

Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” is probably the most unnecessary remake to come out in years. The original film is a polarizing piece that clearly demonstrated the differences between American and foreign filmmaking, but also how to deconstruct a character. The new remake strips all of this from the film, specifically the subtlety of the underlying message, in order to turn the film into a mindless American action film that is not very good. So let's talk about a movie that actually matters. “Frozen” is the 53rd animated feature to come from Disney, and it is easily one of the best. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Snow Queen," the film tells the story of two sisters. Elsa (Idina Menzel) has the power to magically create ice, but after a near tragic accident with her younger sister Anna (Kristen Bell) when they were children, she is left boarded up and her powers are restrained. Flash-forward to when they are young adults and Elsa is about to be crowned as the kingdom's queen. After a fight breaks out between the sisters, Elsa’s magic secret comes rushing out, leaving the kingdom locked in an eternal winter. Realizing this was her own fault, Anna takes it upon herself to journey out into the mountains to her sister’s evil ice

mountain lair (which I assume that most teenage girls with ice powers would build) with help from Kristoff (Jonathan Groff ), an ice-delivery man, and his trusty reindeer Sven. Like most Disney films the story is fairly predictable. However, this does not hurt the piece, as the relationship between the characters is what drives the film. Anna and Elsa’s sisterly banter is charming and heartwarming. The film is also smart enough to avoid the talking animal cliché by having Kristoff voice Sven’s thoughts, which really brings some lightheartedness to their relationship. The breakout star of the film

is Olaf (Josh Gad) the talking snowman (A snowman is not an animal. It is different). His line delivery is perfectly timed and he delivers a hilarious song about a snowman that longs for the warming rays of summer, unaware of what that would actually do to him. Disney films are famous for their catchy songs, but that has been severely lacking from their recent films. “Frozen” has the best Disney songs since “Mulan,” with the highlights “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let it Go.” Most of the voice actors manage to make the jump between singing and talking, except for Groff. Still, expect Menzel to be performing at the

Oscars and probably winning this upcoming season. All of this is on top of beautiful animation throughout the film. While the characters look pretty average, the setting is just beautiful. It is clear just how much effort actually went into making the film look like a winter wonderland. Snow and sand are some of the more difficult things to animate authentically, so it really is amazing how magical the film looks. If the film has a problem, it comes from the lack of a villain. At first, the film makes it seem like the villain is a sneaky businessman trying to steal the kingdom's riches, but then the film shifts to make Elsa the

villain. Finally, a last minute twist reveals the true bad guy of the film, which really does not add anything to the movie in the end. Almost all Disney films have a memorable villain, but here it is a clear omission that leaves you wanting more. Yes, “Frozen” is a G-rated movie that is aimed towards kids, but like all great Disney films there is something in the film for everyone. A top-notch homage to the classic Disney films of the 90s (specifically “Beauty and the Beast”), “Frozen” manages to be the best Disney film in years. It is not just a good animated film; it is a great film in general. Just do not see “Oldboy,” please.

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Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) breaks the typical Disney princess mold of the production company's previous films.

Photo Gallery: winter fashion at Stony Brook University

With winter approaching, jackets and layers are a must. Here are what some Seawolves are sporting to brace for the cold.

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Islam mixes a Mei Lin Margono sports Jae a lighter jacket with a brown scarf with her darker shirt and boots. outfit of earth tones.

Kennedy Chiemka Ezumah brings back the stripes with a pair of lighter boots.

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Woojeong Song and Donggun Kim model their black bottoms. The light shirt accentuates the darker coat.

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Editorial: The semester comes to an end The days are getting shorter, the air is getting colder and tons of students are congregating into the library. It can only mean one thing - it is almost the end of the semester. For all the freshman making it through their first semester at college, congratulations! You have made it through what has been probably the biggest change of your life to date. For all the other students, good job on pushing through yet another semester. However, we are not done just yet. Thanksgiving came late this year, which means after this week of classes, we are in the heart of finals season. Now is not the time to start day-dreaming about winter break. And for those who have procrastinated during finals week in the past, you know that nothing good comes from that. Start gathering your coffee and energy drinks and find a quiet place to hide away until your finals are over. We wish you luck on your final exams and projects. Though with the holidays right around the corner, it is only fair that finals may be the

last thing on your mind. For one of the most “wonderful times of the year,” it may be hard to truly get into the spirit with the looming threat of finals. Remember to stay positive. You will make it through finals week, no matter how hard it may seem. But once you do leave for break, be sure to enjoy your time off. Go on a mini-vacation, take a roadtrip, visit family or just lounge around in bed. Winter break is a time to recuperate after a long fall semester, so be sure to take full advantage of the ability to sleep in. Just be safe with whatever you do because we all know how unpleasant and unsafe traveling in the winter can be—we would like to see each and every one of you back here for next semester. Good luck on your finals and have a wonderful winter break. Stay safe and enjoy your time off. We’ll see you in the spring. SincerelyThe Editorial Board

Three distinct choices for guest speaker By Tejen Shah

Staff Writer

The list of possible guest speakers to come to Stony Brook University is out and the names are, to say the least, quite impressive. Among them are Dennis Rodman, NBA legend and “Diplomat to North Korea”; Michio Kaku, world renowned theoretical physicist; Lil B, famous rapper; and Spike Lee, film director and producer. Each of these men will undoubtedly will share indispensable insight on topics ranging from politics to music to science, but nonetheless, to me, there are two that stand out for distinct reasons. We can start with the obvious choice: Michio Kaku. Let’s face it, this is the choice people expect us to make here at Stony Brook: an expert physicist coming to one of the country’s leading science universities to talk about, well, physics. I have listened to and watched Michio Kaku; he is one of the most interesting and intelligent people on this planet and a modern day Einstein. He delivers his lectures with such fluidity and devotion that it is easy to forget that what he is talking about is beyond your scope of intelligence and, in fact, also beyond that of most of the

scientific world. Besides his unmatched intellect and affability, Kaku is the embodiment of the American dream. His parents were among the first Japanese to immigrate to the United States and he thrived in an era in which immigrants in general were not particularly welcomed by the majority of Americans. Kaku has done it all; he built a particle accelerator as a child and enlisted in the army as an adult. This man is truly an inspiration and we would all be greatly honored to have him speak at Stony Brook University. This brings me to the other most notable man on the list: Dennis Rodman. Yes, I mean Dennis Rodman. The freakishly tall, historically hot- tempered, tattoo covered, piercing littered, hair dying retired NBA All-Star, champion, Defensive Player of the Year and Hall of Famer. If you know anything about the NBA, you know Dennis Rodman. His fierce, unrelenting, competitive nature made him every opponent’s nightmare and every coach's dream. He was a defensive juggernaut and a rebounding machine; he made a man out himself through sheer determination and effort. Despite his achievements on the court, it is what Rodman has been

able to do off the court which makes his appearance at Stony Brook so enticing. He is one of the few people in this country, let alone in the world, that can say that he has spent time in the world’s most mysterious nation with the world’s most mysterious man. Granted, he is not allowed to speak much of his experiences in North Korea with Kim Jong Un, but he is still allowed to share some of what he took from it. Rodman has gone on record saying that Kim is a basketball fan and from that common ground, the two established at least the beginnings of friendship. Rodman’s journey is one of global implications; it shows us that as humans, we are much more similar than we think. However far-reaching and idealistic as it may sound, we need to use our similarities to get past our differences and put a permanent end to all the disunity in the world because there might come a day that the division comes back to bite us in the backside. Rodman’s voyage might as very well be the first step towards this unity. So who do we choose? The obvious yet unforgettable choice, Michio Kaku, or the wildcard Dennis Rodman? It’s our choice, Stony Brook.

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Social media should not play a role in the college admissions process By Sophie Carr Staff Writer

“Why Stony Brook University?” I’m sure most students remember facing this imperative question at one time or another. After reading this conspicuously written query on the main page of the SBU Undergraduate Admissions website (a dauntless, ominous red), it is difficult to not feel disgust for the college application process. Much like a visceral reaction, the memories of filling out every scrap of information through CommonApp.com induces a sudden wave of nausea. There are, of course, a myriad of appropriate individual claims and justifications in answering such an inquiry. But thankfully, our ever-eager advising faculty took it upon themselves to respond for us, stating: “Students choose Stony Brook University because of its ‘Red Hot Value.’” If only I had put this on my application (this could also be reason enough to stay away as it sounds mildly inflammatory). High school senior solicitude is ripe and fully in season as university early enrollment is being drawn to a close. The phrase “college admissions” provokes a sense of worriment, not only in parents, but for anyone who went through the hell of undergraduate application procedure. The supplementary horror stories

of enrollment follies seem to only augment this anxiety all of them words of warning or cautionary tales that are just a little too piercingly close to reality; the suspended requests, the rejection letters, technological mishaps all stories that are grounded in failure. They all practically resemble a Brother’s Grimm tale. Presented in these parables of woe, we’re quick to identify the college admissions officer as the story’s malefactor but is this entirely accurate? Surely, the university is not to be blamed for simply doing its job? Under the remit of the College Admissions Officer, the more common responsibilities include visiting high schools, talking to students and parents, reviewing applications, interviewing applicants and ultimately, extending enrollment. However, a new technique for ferreting out competition has been adopted into this cumbersome job description. An article in the NY Times was recently published concerning a new feature of college admission: “They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets”. It’s prevailing hearsay that college admissions now use social media to scour student competition for admission. From a certain standpoint, this phenomenon comes across as pitiable rather than merciless; I’m sure their job in no easy feat,

at least in an emotional sense. Having to decide from a plethora of uniform applications, personal statements and letters of recommendationtheir remorse must build as they distinguish between those who are essentially the victors from the hapless. I would not doubt that this social media admissions tactic actually serves as an expedient to salve the tortured, guilt-ridden conscious of the admissions officer. This job clearly is not for the weakhearted, as it seems to only best suits those with an oppressive, imperial nature. And yet, though the New York Times article revealed that not all universities take to social network in making such a final decision, there have been an unfortunate handful of circumstances where a student’s online behavior resulted in the occasional rejection letter. The article had coaxed a series of other writings on the issue. One in particular from Huffington Post had caught my attention, in Megan Shuffleton’s “How To Clean Up Your Social Media For College Applications”. Cindy Boyles Crawford, senior assistant director of admissions at the University of Georgia, was quoted in the column, stating, “Many scholarships, organizations and companies see social media as the ‘true view’ of a student’s character. One could easily be outstanding in an interview, then tarnish the

image by an irresponsible post on their profile.” Unsurprisingly, I would have to disagree. One’s activity online should not be considered a legitimate portrayal of who they are as a person and it would be peculiar to think otherwise. An online persona represents only one side of you (and an astonishingly superficial one, at that). People foster many different attitudes and behaviors for all occasions. It’s very possible to be boisterous through instant messaging while also adopting a rather shy disposition in a social media network, such as Twitter. As another example, there are many who tend to be more brazen with their peers, but if ever in the presence of strangers, they may come off as reserved. If colleges are searching for an easy way to eliminate competition, they might as well have university admissions stationed in local movie theatres, because I guarantee you that the conduct of the average high school student retrogresses tenfold in a cinema (signs of texting during the film would result in immediate waitlisting). Fundamentally, social network analysis seems to me an unreliable method in gaining an accurate comprehension of a student. In spite of all this, college admissions may have other valid reasons for such regulation. In the case that a student held a

less than appropriate reputation online- it’s wise and even natural to question if this infamy should thrive at their particular institution as the student would be representing that university. The best thing you could say about this level of investigation is that it sets a standard of propriety for online interaction. I actually find it refreshing not to see defamatory statements strewn across a Facebook comment section, or scrolling through tweets and re-tweets replete with invective. As social life progressively incorporates social networking forums, there should be an acknowledged etiquette with virtual communication this is simply an issue of being conscientious. Similar to adhering to manners online, like opening a doorway or not putting your elbows on the table, some people should be mindful not to post the status of their genitals online. And still, it’s highly doubtful that an Internet profile is capable of representing one’s true identity. Someone’s true character is no less judged through an online medium than it is by weighing someone’s grade-point average. College admissions are not looking for a student’s “true character.” They’re sifting through what reads well on paper. Only now, this will also include what a student tweeted three weeks ago.

7bus offers roundtrip service to NYC from Stony Brook campus By Simran Gupta Staff Writer

Coming up soon next month, the new luxury commuter bus service, 7Bus, will begin offering round-trip service directly between Stony Brook University and New York City everyday. The 7Bus system, named after its starting fare of $7, is famous for sending its large, green carriers around Long Island after replacing BoltBus on July 1, 2013. Employees of 7Bus have been advertising their services in the Student Activities Center, handing out pamphlets and making announcements to inform students about this imminent transportation change in Stony Brook. According to a 7Bus employee I talked to, 7Bus took years to implement at Stony Brook University. Luckily, through the efforts of the 7Bus company and cooperation of Stony Brook administration officials, 7Bus is extending its reaches onto the Stony Brook campus. Now, emphasized in a David Lettermanstyle countdown, here are seven main reasons to be excited about 7Bus coming to Stony Brook: 7. Free Wi-Fi: Whether you are businessman frequently making travels or a fervent user of Facebook and Twitter, excellent Internet connection is a basic necessity. However, when using public transportation, like New York City subway trains and the Long Island Rail Road,

commuters are condemned to a few minutes, or even hours, of boredom and inactivity. In the age of technological communication, free Wi-Fi is a major perk for those who intend to use the 7Bus on their way to New York City or back to Stony Brook. 6. Personal Power Outlets: Of course, making use of the free WiFi on the 7Bus along with other apps and gizmos in our laptops and cell phones drains the batteries of our technological devices. Seeing our devices black out due to insufficient batter power remains a haunting problem during long travels. Fortunately, personal power outlets allow commuters to spend at least one hour on the 7Bus limitlessly texting, typing, calling or playing with the opportunity to see their batteries be 100 percent charged by the time they arrive at their destination. 5. Plush Leather Seats: Cushioning your posterior with the smooth texture of leather upholstery may not seem like a persuading argument unless you are someone who has back problems or just plans on lounging throughout the entire commute. Nevertheless, the presence of leather seats makes a statement about how each 7Bus plans on creating an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere for its riders. 4. Individual Cup Holders: OK, initially, listing individual cup holders as a primary reason to use

the 7Bus seems absurd. You may even contest: “Why not just keep your drink in a tightly secured bottle or thermos?” Admittedly, I felt the same way, which led me to sarcastically ask an employee on why the 7Bus company even bothered mentioning cup holders in its pamphlets. Surprisingly, from what the employee told me, 30 percent of 7Bus commuters use the 7Bus only because it has cup holders. Apparently, the Long Island Rail Road Company receives lawsuits every year by commuters who spill their beverages due to an absence of cup holders on board. Thus, using the 7Bus is a preferable option for those who wish to have a safe resting place for their hot coffees or cold sodas during their travel. 3. Subway Connections in All of Queens/Brooklyn/Bronx/ Downtown NYC: The 7Bus will pick up and drop off commuters at conveniently located stops in New York City near subway stations and terminals that have train lines going to various regions of Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn. Personally, a stop at Rego Park on Junction Boulevard at the Long Island Expressway service road will make visiting other neighborhoods in Queens a simple task because the Rego Park/63rd Drive Station is located nearby. In Manhattan, stops are located on 40th, 50th and 59th Street. Evidently, you can see 7Bus’ tourism angle since it has stops

near Grand Central Terminal and Times Square/Theater District in Midtown. Even though the four boroughs of Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn are interconnected, one borough remains beyond the grasp of the network of the 7Bus: Staten Island. Sadly, some commuters will have to anticipate a longer travel via public transportation or car to get to the isolated borough of Staten Island. 2. Convenient Campus Pick Up: The 7Bus has established a pick up location at the Student Activity Center (SAC) Transit Bus Circle. As a result, students from all quads and areas of the university will experience great ease when walking to the Academic Mall, located in the heart of the campus, whenever they want to ride the 7Bus. 1. Low Fares Starting at $7: The key word here is starting. If you take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions section of www.7bus.com, 7Bus states that its fare prices fluctuate similar to how prices of airline tickets and hotel reservations change. As people buy tickets for a specific bus, the price rises on that bus because there are less seats available. Therefore, the price for one seat on a 7Bus can range from $7 to $17. If someone happens to miss his/her designated bus, he/she must pay the difference before boarding a later bus. For example, if a commuter misses a

7Bus that cost $7 to reserve a seat on, and must board a later bus that costs $12, he/she must pay $5 for the new reservation. Despite the 7Bus’s unpredictable pricing system, many riders still say it is a more cost-efficient transportation option than using the Long Island Rail Road. Honestly, the 7Bus is a godsend for those of us without cars (or friends with cars) to take us into New York City at our whim. With Christmas break slowly approaching, 7Bus has chosen the perfect time to bring students home or allow them to tour New York City. The first 7Bus is expected to arrive at Stony Brook next month with pick ups occurring every 30 to 45 minutes. Seats on a 7Bus can only be acquired by reservation 15 minutes prior to the departure of the specified bus. Reservations can quickly be placed online at www.7bus.com or by calling (631)-725-7777. The direct route between Stony Brook and New York City will make the hassle of taking the Long Island Rail Road a thing of past. Students will no longer have make a transfer at Huntington and then make several stops on their way to Jamaica or Penn Station. The installation of the 7Bus service at Stony Brook University is an auspicious transportation development that will allow students to indulge in the lap of luxury at an affordable price.

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Seawolves end season with loss to Yale on Senior Night By Mike Daniello Sports Editor

Kaitlin Costello had 14 kills and 15 digs while Hailee Herc had 11 digs on Senior Night for the Stony Brook Women's Volleyball team. They fell to Yale 3-1 Tuesday night at Pritchard Gymnasium. Sophomore captain Lo Hathaway did make history in the fourth set. She had her 13th dig of the night to pass Noelle Bay for the all-time single-season record at Stony Brook. Hathaway finished the season fifth in school history in digs per set with 4.29. She is tied for seventh place with Stasia Nikas, who finished with a 4.25, which Hathaway achieved in 2011. Stony Brook won the first set 25-19 with strong play from Costello, Kathy Fletcher and Stephanie McFadden. Yale took an early 4-0 lead in the second set, but the Seawolves did tie it at six. A Costello kill tied the score at 14 later in the match, but the Bulldogs were too much and took the set 25-18. Stony Brook went up 6-5 in the third set, but Yale scored the next five points to go up 10-5. Stony Brook cut the lead to three, but Yale went on an 8-4 run and took the set 25-15.

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Stony Brook fell to Yale 3-1 Tuesday. It was Senior Night for the Seawolves as they honored Costello and Herc. Another hot start by the Bulldogs propelled them to win the final match 25-15. Hannah Dolan and Nicole Vogel had 16 assists apiece. Melissa Rigo had six kills and 10

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Both teams had four aces in the match. Costello’s double-double was her team-best 16th of the season. McFadden ended the season third all-time and first on Stony

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Stony Brook's Miller selected as an alternate for World University team By Siobhan Barry Contributing Writer

After hours of practice, moving all over the country, getting little sleep and an injury, Alex Miller’s hard work is paying off. Freshman engineering major Miller was recruited to play as a defenseman for the Seawolves Hockey team. “Hockey is a huge part of me, it is who I am,” he said. Miller was recently chosen to be an alternate defenseman for the 2013 U.S. Men's National University Team, which will compete in the Winter World University Games in December in Italy. “It’s like a mini-Olympics,” he said. Originally from Ann Arbor, Mich., Miller discovered his love for the game at a very young age. When he was five years old, he joined his first team and has enjoyed it ever since. In Michigan, Miller played for the team Belle Tire and was the captain of the Detroit Falcons. After high school, Miller was recruited to play hockey in Vermont. He had his own apartment and lived with other team members. Miller says playing for the Vermont Glades, which is part of the Eastern Junior Hockey League, was a full time job. "We were basically like professionals," he said. “They had practice almost all day, every day." After playing for the Glades for a year, Miller was then recruited to play for the Portland Pirates in Maine. He says that while playing in Maine, he felt more confident in

his abilities. “I was more of a leader and knew what I was doing,” he said. For the next year, Miller played with the Pirates before getting recruited once again. This time, he was asked to join the Stony Brook Seawolves. Miller says the point of the junior hockey league is to get into a good college and that Stony Brook was a good place to get an education. “Hockey is the one thing that’s constant in my life. Everything else is always changing but this stays the same no matter where I go,” he said. As of now, the Seawolves Hockey team is 11th in the country with a 13-2-3 record. Christopher Garofalo, the head coach for the past four years, says he is very proud of the team and honored that three members were asked to compete in Italy. Garofalo recruited Miller to play for the team over the summer. “Alex is a very smart, disciplined hockey player and a great student in the classroom,” he said. Miller says he has no regrets about starting school later, rather than right after high school. He believes he can stay more organized and manage his time better. “I’m more able to handle hockey and a full course load now,” he said. “You have to do it because you want to. I wanted to get better. It just makes it more worthwhile and work harder when you do something you love.” The Stony Brook Seawolves' next home game is Jan. 11, 2014 where they will play Liberty University at 8:30 p.m.

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especially Warney, who entered the game fourth in the nation in Player Efficiency Rating. Without him, Puriefoy carried the offensive load, dropping 17 points with four assists. Dave Coley also had a good game, with 12 points and five rebounds, with an efficient 4-for-7 shooting. McGrew had his best game of the season, with 12 points and three rebounds. However, it was not offense that did the Seawolves in. They allowed the Terriers to shoot 50 percent from the field, a recipe for a defensive disappointment. They tied the rebounds 2828, but they definitely missed Warney in that aspect, where he ranks 8th in the NCAA in the statistical category. They also lost the turnover battle, losing the ball 13 times, compared to the St. Francis 12. “Tough game. A good basketball team, St. Francis. We watched them a lot on tape, they beat a tough Miami team in their home opener at their ring ceremony. They’re a good basketball team, we have to give them credit,” Pikiell said after the game. The Seawolves fell to 5-3 on the year. They have two teams upcoming on the schedule, as they face Farleigh Dickinson in the Pritchard Gymnasium on Wednesday. They will then play in a slightly larger arena on Saturday, when they play La Salle in Madison

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Stony Brook has a home game Wednesday before heading to MSG. Square Garden on Saturday. Earlier in the week Warney was named America East Player of the Week. He averaged 24 points and 14.3 rebounds during the 2KSports Classic last weekend. Warney was named MVP of the tournament. Following Wednesday's game against Fairleigh Dickinson,

the Seawolves will travel to the World's Most Famous Arena next Saturday to take on La Salle. The game will be on television and is also available on the radio. After that game, the Seawolves only have three games left beforer winter break. The MSG Holiday Festival also features Fordham and St. John's.

Second year wrestling club cracks top 20 in NCWA poll Continued from page 16 posted online to help promote the Grapple at the Garden event. The video featured members of the team, as well as Wolfie beefing up in the Recreation Center’s gym. Even though the club is starting to get recognition around campus, they still have to deal with monetary restrictions. “There are always financial challenges, because you want to have the same opportunities that other colleges have,” Lally said. “They obviously have more money to play with, but we’ve been very creative with our spending.” Part of that creative spending has involved staying local as much as possible. The team’s first two meets this year took place at Stony Brook University, the first time the school has hosted a wrestling meet since the 1960’s. Now, Lally is trying to make sure his team does not get too obsessed with rankings, and focuses on keeping up their current level of play throughout the rest of the season. "You have to peak at the right time of year," Lally said. "You can't peak in December or January. You

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over the next three months, as they prepare for the NCWA Northeast Conference Championships in

New Hampshire and the NCWA National Championships in Dallas, Texas.

Both events will take place in March 2014 for the Seawolves club team.

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Men's basketball falls to St. Francis 70-68 By Zach Rowe Staff Writer

This Sunday afternoon, the Stony Brook Seawolves Men’s Basketball team hosted the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers in a clash of two Long Island colleges. The Seawolves, 5-2 on the season, looked to extend their 13 game home winning streak. St. Francis threatened to be a formidable foe, with a 4-3 season including wins against last year’s ACC champion Miami Hurricanes. The Seawolves ultimately fell 70-68 to St. Francis Brooklyn. The first half was a closely fought battle, with neither team taking a commanding lead. The Seawolves got off to a quick start, taking a seven point lead early in the first half. The lead was quickly cut down to 19-18 by the middle of the first half, and the Terriers then took the lead until the end of the half. However, Stony Brook never let the lead get out of hand, as the Terriers went into the half with a 36-28 lead. The first half was marked by a lack of a dominant performance from any one Seawolf, with Anthony Jackson and Jameel Warney, who have combined for nearly 40 points a game for the Seawolves, combining for four points in the first half. Sophomore Rayshaun McGrew lead the team with eight points in the half. The Seawolves had some difficulty containing St. Francis’s top player forward Jalen Cannon,

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Puriefoy had 17 points on 5-of-11 shooting Sunday in the loss. He also had four assists. who went off with 13 points and five rebounds. In the second half, the Seawolves got off to a quick start again, closing the gap and soon taking the lead again. They took the lead near the halfway point of the half, keeping the lead but never pulling away. The game was destined for a close finish. With 40 seconds left, Cannon drilled a clutch three pointer to give St. Francis a two-point lead. Stony Brook fired back with an Jackson floater to knot it up. With the shot clock off, St. Francis swung the ball to the right wing, where Sheldon Hagigal attempted a contested layup.

The shot missed, but the Seawolves failed on the boards, as Wayne Martin tipped in the ball for the two-point lead. Coach Steve Pikiell called a timeout, having to draw up a play to get a shot off with less than two seconds on the clock. The Seawolves had to inbound from their own baseline. They passed the ball to Carson Puriefoy, who dribbled the ball to about halfcourt and threw up a prayer. The shot flew through the air, and the entire crowd stood up; they could see the shot was on target. The ball rattled off the back iron, then it hit the front iron and then the crowd gave a loud

sigh as the shot fell out. The Terriers prevailed 70-68. The best player on the court today was undoubtedly Cannon, who dominated the Seawolves for 23 points and eight rebounds. He scored at will, both inside and out, with nine points coming from behind the arc on perfect shooting. He was able to also force the Seawolves into foul trouble, with Warney only playing six minutes in the first half due to three fouls, and Eric Mcalister was in foul trouble the entire day with four total. The Seawolves offense definitely missed the two, Continued on page 15

Seawolves fall to Army 75-67 at Pritchard By Andrew Eichenholz Staff Writer

Despite a career day from senior Chikilra Goodman, the Stony Brook Women’s Basketball team fell in a tough back and forth contest to Army, 75-67. Goodman has continued her strong breakout season for the Seawolves, pouring in a career high 24 points to keep the game at Pritchard Gymnasium close. Adding in seven rebounds, four steals and two assists, the senior helped Stony Brook stay in touch late in the second half before Army closed the deal with about a minute remaining. A positive sign to take out of this loss is something that has helped coach Beth O’Boyle’s team all season long. Shocking nobody in the gym, Stony Brook once again crashed the offensive glass, pulling in a massive 23 offensive rebounds. Unfortunately, the strong effort to out-rebound Army on the offensive side of the ball was nullified by a lackluster shooting day. Outside of the strong performances by Goodman and junior Jessica Ogunnorin, the rest of the team shot less than 15 percent from the field, hitting a total of five shots. On the positive side, the two

Stony Brook Wrestling earns #18 ranking in NCWA poll

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Stony Brook fell to Army Friday. Miranda Jenkins had eights points in the loss. starting guards for the Seawolves had a phenomenal afternoon, going for a combined 38 points and 13 rebounds on 50 percent shooting. Proving to be one of the focal leaders of this team has been sophomore Brittany Snow, showing tremendous effort whether putting the ball in the hoop or not.

The key moment in this contest came with eight minutes left, as Stony Brook led 48-46. The Black Knights grabbed one of their few offensive rebounds on the day and turned it into a made three pointer by guard Kelsey Minato, giving Army the lead for good.

The Seawolves continue their season Wednesday night, as they cross state lines to New Jersey for a midweek matchup against local St. Peter’s, before heading to Pennsylvania to play Lafayette next weekend, looking to get their fifth and sixth wins of the season.

Last year, the Stony Brook wrestling team took the big step of finishing sixth in there conference, and establishing themselves as one of the top club teams on campus. Now, just one month into their second season, they find themselves ranked 18th in the latest National Collegiate Wrestling Association coaches’ poll. “They have exceeded expectations and improved at a rapid rate that is probably not seen very often," head coach Shaun Lally said. The team started their season off with a 3-0 record, as they defeated UConn, Montclair State and Rutgers. Then in the team’s most recent meet at Cornell University the team took on NCAA Division 1, Division 3, NJCAA, and NCWA competitors, and more than held their own. “It’s very positive for a club team to go up there and tussle with those teams and do well,” Lally said. 133-pound freshman Mike LaNassa finished in fourth place at the New York State Intercollegiate Open Championships at Cornell University. Mike recorded two falls in 8:20 and won a decision that got him to the tournament’s semifinals. Senior Mike Shimer, sophomore Joe Jackson, freshman Jon Campanelli, and freshman Robert Tkach have also found success early on this season. Lally says he has been particularly impressed by his freshman wrestlers. “I knew the growth and success would come, I just didn’t know it would come this quickly,” Lally said. On Sunday the team had their biggest stage yet as they went to Madison Square Garden to participate in the “Grapple at the Garden”. Stony Brook was one of 16 teams competing at the event, which featured 14 Division 1 programs. Lally was thrilled to have his team wrestle at the World’s Most Famous Arena, and has been using social media to promote the event. Lally has helped set up Facebook and Twitter accounts for his team to help keep students on campus informed about the club. A viral video featuring the school mascot Wolfie was also Continued on page 15