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After effects of snow: potholes

By Kelly Zegers Staff Writer

After the snow and ice are cleared from the roadways, another obstacle appears: potholes. On campus, potholes can be seen on Circle Road and within the residential parking zones. In some areas, they be more than a foot wide—in residential parking zone 5, they are wider. Potholes are formed by contraction and expansion of asphalt and concrete road surfaces, Executive Director for Facilities and Services Terence Harrigan explained via email. When there are large fluctuations in temperature during the winter months, water penetrates the

surface during a thaw, then freezes and expands. This causes the concrete or asphalt to expand, creating a pothole. Snowplows can facilitate the formation of potholes by wearing down the surface of roadways, exposing more areas for water to enter and freeze in, according to Harrigan. Snow removal contractors are even occasionally charged for damages to curbs. Potholes reported by Grounds Maintenance on the West Campus are filled by Facilities and Services throughout the winter and the rest of the year. “There is no way that we know Continued on page 7

SBU Women's Basketball ends Albany’s 38-game winning streak

By Joe Galotti

Assistant Sports Editor

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team ended their regular season schedule with a big statement win on Saturday afternoon. The Seawolves defeated Albany on the road 6656, and ended the Great Danes conference record 38-game winning streak against America East opponents. Albany came into the game 15-0 in conference play this season. They had not lost to an America East opponent since January 28th, 2012, when they fell to Hartford 62-55. With the win Stony Brook finished the season with a 13-3 record in conference play, and will be matched up with No. 7 UMBC in the first round of the America East Tournament. Junior guard Jessica Ogunnorin

led the way for Stony Brook with a career-high 18 points, while also pulling down 9 rebounds. Senior guard Chikilra Goodman finished with a double-double, giving her team 13 points and 14 rebounds. The victory helped lock up the number two seed in the America East tournament for the Seawolves. It is their highest seeding in the conference tournament for the program since the 2006-2007 season. Stony Brook was able to jump out to an early 18-14 lead in the game thanks to the scoring boost they received from freshman Kori Bayne-Walker. The first year guard scored 7 points in the first 10:47 of the game. The Seawolves would take a 30-21 lead into halftime. They Continued on page 24

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Sophomore forward Brittany Snow scored 11 points in Stony Brook's game against Albany.

"Laugh Your Guts Out" begins sluggish and empty but accelerates and fills

By Chelsea Katz

Assistant Arts&Entertainment Editor

For nearly an hour, it seemed like the African Student Union's annual "Laugh Your Guts Out" comedy show on Saturday night was slated for disaster. Twenty people filled the SAC Auditorium at 8 p.m., the call time on flyers, and two of the five comedians had not yet arrived. "People come late–I didn't expect anyone to be here now," ASU President Sarat Dowudu said. The senior health sciences major said that last year's show had about 200 people in the audience and that based on the initial turn-out

of 20, this year's count might be a bit closer to 150. The ASU started preparing for the show last semester by looking for local comedians and watching the videos on YouTube. The SAC Auditorium lights dimmed at 8:48 p.m. About threequarters of the SAC Auditorium's first level of seats were filled and Ramon Reinoso, the president of the Comedian's Guild, served as the Master of Ceremonies. All five comedians made it to the stage. Dale Grand took the stage first. The older gentleman garbed in a navy suit jacket and khakis' specialty was quirky one-liners.

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Do you suffer from diarrhea? No, I enjoy it." Roger Skai took to the stage afterwards. The crowd did not seem to take well to his jokes. "My grandma and my drug dealer have similar numbers." His standup was about half the time of the other comedians. The next comedian strutted out with a navy jacket a red bowtie gray slacks and a maroon hat with gold lining. Foxy P.'s. jokes remotely poked fun at Africans. "You know you are African when your name is so long it doesn't fit on your S.A.T form," he said. The audience seemed to be on

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a laughing high with Foxy P until the next act, Randy Humphrey, got into his routine. Few could actually hear him. Part of his routine included how he struggled to keep his dates with women... even though the women did not really know they were on dates. "When I see a girl at a restaurant, I sit across from her and say 'What's up? Sorry I'm late.'" When he said he was heading out for the night, the crowd cheered the loudest. The last act was Chief Obie who pulled an Ellen DeGeneres, dancing onto the stage. He, like most of the other comedians, surveyed the audience. Opinions

"Any single ladies in the house?" Some high pitch cheers came from the crowd. "You're happy to be single?" The show ended with Dowudu taking the stage with the ASU executive board to thank the audience, who seemed satisfied, before they filed out. "I liked all of them," Sandra Cham, who came to the show with her sister, Doloresse, a senior health science major. Crisis averted. The ASU meets Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. in SAC 306. Their next event is their annual fashion show on Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. in the SAC Auditorium. Sports

New Nerdy Notes site to sell class notes

Music From Around the World at Staller

Cross-contamination needs attention

SBU tops Albany after Vermont loss

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The website acts as a marketplace for notes.

Susan Deaver led SBU’s orchestra performance.

Dining services must publicize sanitation procedures

Seawolves come back to oust Albany 73-68.

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New website to sell course notes By Katherine Kurre Staff Writer

Trevor Pernice, a sophomore electrical engineering major, took an Indian studies course in his freshman year at Stony Brook, but the professor’s heavy accent made it hard for him to take comprehensive notes. He started wondering what the other students had written. It is out of this curiosity that Nerdy Notes was founded. Nerdy Notes is a Stony Brookoriented company designed to allow students to get class notes from their peers or from those who have previously excelled in the particular class. Instead of relying solely on the professor, students can look to Nerdy-Notes.com for more class material. “Sometimes students relate better to other students,” Yuri Steinberg, senior biology major and company member, said. Nerdy Notes was developed by members of the SBU Entrepreneurs Club. Founded by Steinberg, the club entered the DARE competition. “The DARE competition was hosted by the Small Business Development Center at the SBU Research Park and is run by SBU professors and outside investors,” Steinberg said in an email. The team, which included Pernice, as well as Abhishek Parekh, a sophomore applied mathematics major, and Chris Joseph, a sophomore computer science major, began working on the company in Fall 2012 and worked on the idea through Spring 2013. Though they were not entirely sure if they were ready to make their company public, they launched their website. The site was launched on the first Friday of

the this semester. At the moment, anyone can go to the Nerdy Notes website and upload their class notes. The Nerdy Notes team then goes over the notes and manually uploads them to the site. Eventually, students will be able to directly upload their notes to the site. The team only wants to upload only high-quality notes from teaching assistants or students who have achieved an A in the class. There are currently 501 notes posted for 16 classes. So far, these notes have generated approximately 500 views. “We have a lot of large classes because a lot of students take them and there’s not a lot of studentprofessor interaction,” Steinberg said. “Our goal is to have this for as many [classes] as possible.” Those who upload their notes will also benefit. Uploaders receive a 50 percent commission on the sale of their notes. Because the company is just starting out, access to all notes is completely free. However, once Nerdy Notes becomes more established, students will have to start paying to view the notes. “It’s a minimal fee,” Pernice said, “Most [will be] cheaper than Stony Brook lunch.” Nerdy Notes does not have a set price list yet, however the founding students are planning to sell individual lecture notes for $1 or $1.99. A semester packet, which includes notes from the entire semester, may go as high as $10. The team has invested about $500 into the website. The costs included the legal protection and registration with the Copyright Office, insurance, bank accounts and automating the website. Some do not agree with

charging for the notes. A Reddit thread on SBU Chat had several users voicing their frustration over future prices. User paulsackk wrote, “Why not just encourage a note sharing thread on this subreddit if you really wanted to help the students. This will just turn out to be something fancy to put on your resume at your classmates' expense.” Another user, mfiels, posted that he or she most likely would not pay for online notes. “Personally, I wouldn't be willing to pay any amount of money for some scans of a strangers [sic] notes. If I am missing a lecture of notes I am going to ask a friend, not buy a whole set of notes online,” mfiels wrote. In response to such criticism, Steinberg cited that the Nerdy Notes team found examples of where similar systems worked, such as in medical schools and at Pennsylvania State University. Other Reddit users worried over the legality of the site. User atomichumbucker wrote, “Be careful with this, many professors consider their lecture materials to be their intellectual property, and may be very disturbed to find it open online.” The site is strictly for students to upload, share and profit off of their own notes. Due to copyright laws, students cannot upload anything that has images from textbooks or from any professor’s lecture. This includes past exams. According to Pernice, Nerdy Notes will not upload previous exams or answer keys because they are the property of the professor. The company wants students to

community, Stefan Hyman was appointed to the position of Assistant Provost for Enrollment Strategies, Communications and

Analytics at the beginning of the year. In this new position, Hyman said he is striving to implement new plans to improve enrollment and student success. Right now, he oversees undergraduate admissions and the university’s social media accounts. He also looks into special projects, which are determined through analyzing principles and patterns of data. And his partnerships with faculty, academic advising, administration and the new Academic Assessment Task Force, of which Hyman is a member, all allow him to tailor his department’s approaches toward student desires and necessities. Most prominently over the past few weeks, Hyman was measuring student feedback regarding course formats and offerings for the upcoming summer session. “I was immediately struck by how many students said ‘we really want online classes,’ and it makes a lot of sense,” he said. In an effort to comply with

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Stefan Hyman: 13 years at Stony Brook By Elsie Boskamp Staff Writer

After 13 years of working within the Stony Brook University

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Hyman discovered his passion for administrative tasks while working as a graduate assistant at the university.

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Somali official aims to provide an updated view By Ryan Wolf Staff Writer

For many, mention of Somalia conjures images of piracy and movies like “Captain Phillips.” Somali diplomat Awale Kullane, however, tried to present a more intricate perspective at a recent event hosted by the College of Leadership and Service. “I want students to see Somalia, not only in the eyes of what they see in the media, but what it really is,” Kullane said. He is a MinisterCounselor to United Nations for Somalia and Deputy Head of Mission at the Somali embassy in Beijing. For six consecutive years, Somalia has been listed as number one on the Failed State Index of the Foreign Policy and The Global Fund for Peace. Kullane said Somalia’s present day turmoil began with the fall of a dictatorship of 21 years in 1991, which led to civil war between militia groups. Sporadic peace conferences from 1991 to 2004 failed to disarm these militias. In 2004, Somalia saw the creation of the Transitional Federal Government, which lasted until 2012 and had the nation’s first constitution for a republic. The transitional government was replaced in 2012 by the current Federal Republic. Kullane said creating a republic and developing a parliament has been difficult. “What you have now in your country, people take it for granted. It’s very hard to develope and very hard to maintain,” he said. One of the most serious threats to the country’s stability is the Al-Shabaab militant group. The group, which is linked to Al-

Qaeda, has attempted to take over Somali cities for several years and is still in control of some areas of the country. Al-Shabaab attacked the Presidential Palace just last week. “This is common for us, but we are winning the war against Al-Shabaab by making sure they don’t have strongholds,” Kullane said. Somalia and many other African nations have drawn international attention recently due to human rights violations and anti-gay laws that make homosexuality punishable by up to three years in prison. In Southern Somalia, homosexuality is punishable by death. Kullane said he hopes his country can be improved through the exchange of ideas and conversation, which is his reasoning behind his decision to visit Stony Brook. “It is an opportunity to meet with young minded students and to learn, as well, the perspective people have of us and what we need to change,” he said. The presentation with Kullane was just one in a series of events intended to boost Stony Brook University’s International Relations program. Muhammed Mosen, a sophomore studying political science and economics and who helped to organize Kullane’s visit, said that “in order to build a more robust international relations program, we have to have diplomats visit the university and provide the firsthand account and views of the international system.” This International Leader Speaker Series will host another diplomat from Armenia on March 12.

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Under the microscope: Roundup and fertilizer kill worms By Ruchi Shah Staff Writer

Every other week, Ruchi Shah, a sophomore biology major, will take a look at Stony Brook-related research and science news. A recent study led by Dr. Sharon Pochron, a lecturer in the Sustainability Studies program at Stony Brook University, sheds light on the short and long-term effects of using the RoundUp insecticide and fertilizers. Monsanto, the company who produces RoundUp, is under fire for claiming its products are harmless, while scientific studies have suggested otherwise. One such study, conducted by Pochron and a team of students, found that the main ingredient in RoundUp, called glyphosate, has a significant detrimental effect on earthworms in only eight days. In an effort to mimic gardens, the area outside of the SBU greenhouse was roto-tilled and 48 shallow trays were placed in it. The trays all had grass seeds, dirt and earthworms were split into four groups. Half of the trays received fertilizer, and after about four inches of grass had grown, half of each group was treated by RoundUp while the other half was weeded by hand. Eight days after RoundUp exposure, 20 percent of the earthworms in both the fertilized and non-fertilized environments

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died. Furthermore, the earthworms that survived were smaller in length, skinnier and had decreased body movement. “There was a significant decrease in body weight,” Pochron said. “You don’t have to be a statistics geek to see the difference.” When asked about the implications of these results, Pochron explained that they are more relevant for everyday gardeners than for large-scale farmers, who generally do not care as much about earthworms. Despite the number of deaths and harm to the earthworms after exposure to RoundUp, a document on the Monsanto website claims, “Roundup ProBiactive 450 is of low toxicity to earthworms and will pose a negligible risk to earthworm populations in or around treated areas.” While RoundUp is banned in certain European countries, Pochron said its effects may still be be less detrimental. This is because RoundUp stays where it is sprayed, does not travel in the water system and degrades quickly. Therefore, according to Pochron, the long-term effects of RoundUp might not be as significant because a healthy earthworm population might be able to survive if the area was not continually sprayed. Fertilizer use did not appear to play a role in the short term, but after 90 days, there were no earthworms left in the fertilized grass. For Pochron, it was, “more

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startling that fertilizer has such a strong effect in the long term.” While the numbers are striking in that no earthworms were left in the fertilizer condition, Pochron cannot measure whether the earthworms are dying or leaving the fertilized tray. This is because earthworms decompose quickly and it is difficult to get an actual count.

Whether the fertilizer causes death or causes the earthworms to leave, it is clear that there is a detrimental effect. In the future, Pochron plans to investigate the levels of bioaccumulation of RoundUp. For example, if earthworms are exposed to RoundUp multiple times, they might build up large levels of chemicals in

their system. Then, if higher-level organisms like birds eat the earthworms, they might suffer indirectly from the RoundUp chemicals. Further knowledge of the chain reaction effects of RoundUp and fertilizers will create a better understanding of the detrimental effects of the insecticide and how to combat them.

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Pochron found that RoundUp's claims of not harming earthworms is false—in her study, the earthworms either died or were significantly smaller in length and skinnier.

Campus briefing: assembly delegation set By Peter Chen

Contributing Writer

Vice President of Clubs and Organizations Kerri Mahoney was elected to serve on the Stony Brook delegation to the State University of New York Student Assembly spring conference at the Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting on Feb. 27. After Senator Joy Pawirosetiko withdrew from the delegation for personal reasons, Vice President of Academic Affairs Steven Adelson and Mahoney both nominated themselves as candidates for the position. Mahoney claimed she deserved the delegation because of her charming smile and past experience as a delegate. She said that, while most delegates

spend the assembly as a weekend getaway filled with drinking and partying, she would actually take part in voting during the assembly. She denounced Adelson for wanting to cancel the assembly trip and use the funding on more important subjects. Adelson focused on topics the Stony Brook delegates are planning on discussing during the conference—an FCC resolution on university’s role in providing child care for its faculty and resolution stating that Long Island hospitals should help students pay off their debts during residency. Adelson also stated that drinking would not be an issue because he does not drink. Mahoney won the delegation position with a count of 14 in favor and seven in opposition.

Meeting in Brief • Budgets were approved for the International Students Organization dinner and Stony Brook Quiz Bowl. • Front Desk Staff Election act passed. •Amendment to election laws tabled to next week. • Soaring eagle, Sloth, and soaring eaglesloth acts were passed. • 2014 Eligibility of Class Senators Act passed

Sewage water floods Union basement By Will Welch

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Sewage water flooded the Stony Brook Union basement last Wednesday evening after grease, likely from the Union Commons, clogged the sewer main outside the building. Water containing fecal matter and other waste flooded two rooms of the basement and the

hallways outside of the men’s and women’s bathrooms. All affected areas were cleared of water and sanitized the same evening. Water jetting trucks were used into the early morning to clear the sewage line along stadium road of the blockage. “The line has been cleared and is flowing,” Executive Director of Facilities & Services Terence Harrigan said in an email.

The backup was not related to the plumbing work that shut down the Union the weekend before, which was to repair a leak in the domestic water line. However, the blockages do occur regularly and have caused flooding in years past, according to maintenance staff. The flooding did not cause lasting damage and the Union is fully operational.

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Matthew Lerner sheds light on autism, violence and society By Sarah Kirkup Staff Writer

After Adam Lanza killed 20 children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Matthew Lerner, a professor of psychology at Stony Brook University, spoke to a commission evaluating Connecticut’s mental health programs. Lerner, one of several experts at the hearing, testified that there is a disconnect between autism and violent criminal behavior. At SBU, his research focuses on how autistic children connect with people in society and how violence is connected to autism and attention deficit hyper disorder in children and adults. Through this work, he found that connecting with peers is important for children and teenagers with the developmental disorder, since they find it more difficult. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

“around 1 in 88 American children [are] on the autism spectrum—a ten-fold increase in prevalence in 40 years.” According to Autism Speaks, one social challenge autistic children have is the lack of an ability to connect with peers—research has shown these children to be more attached to their parents. The organization’s website goes on to say that affected children also have trouble expressing emotions. “The purest definition of what autism is, is a problem that disrupts the ability to have those connective moments that many people take for granted,” Lerner said. His research and clinical studies at Stony Brook focus on autistic children and teenagers as opposed to adults because children are not fully developed mentally. Therefore, the trials he conducts can have longterm benefits on how people with autism react socially. Lerner said this is important because “students feel

While the snow and ice melt away, potholes are here to stay Continued from page 1 of to prevent potholes. We can only be active during the other seasons to consistently repair the roads,” Harrigan said. Roads and walkways that may have issues in the winter are noted in the fall. An attempt is then made to repair the potholes before winter starts again. “For the most part we have stayed on top of any major holes,” he wrote. Facilities and Services is

responsible for potholes on the academic campus, while Campus Residences and East Campus are dealt with separately. Campus Residences employee Antwan Williams said that he sees potholes as an issue, although he has had more of a problem with them on the back streets and roads surrounding the campus. Williams recently spent $290 to repair tire damage caused by driving over a pothole on New York State Route 25A.

misunderstood and rejected,” and as the children get older, the “influence of parents diminishes, and the influence of peers increase.” This is a topic he said he has been interested in much longer than the 10 years he has scientifically been looking into it. When Lerner was in middle school, a family friend’s son had Asperger's syndrome. Lerner was interested, and built a relationship with the boy by playing and interacting with him. To this day, Lerner said he still has that relationship, and that the boy served as an inspiration to him. “Even people that have a challenge connecting to the social world can if someone is willing to listen,” he said. The most rewarding part of his job is the feeling he gets when he sees autistic children beginning to build relationships with other people. “When kids come up to me and say, ‘Matt this is all I have been looking for,’ that will get you up in the morning,” he said.

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Lerner studies the way autistic children intereact with others.

Online summer courses will be added Continued from page 3

this request, the Summer Online Teaching Initiative is in motion. “This is a way to try and build more online courses that will help students satisfy more degree requirements and hopefully graduate on time,” Hyman explained. Adding online summer classes to Stony Brook’s repertoire is not the only new initiative Hyman is involved in—he also is working to develop Inside Stony Brook, a private Facebook application for accepted students that was piloted last year. “The idea was to allow newly admitted students to be able to have a private sector where they could make a great support network of friends who can really help them build a bond within each other and within the university,” he said, “which will encourage more to stay and graduate.” As part of the NYSUNY 2020 bill, enrollment at SBU is set to increase by approximately 1.2 percent each year for about

five years. In preparing for this continued growth, Hyman said he intends to maximize success by establishing projects that facilitate the expected influx of students in areas of high demand. “I’m going to continue to really put in place strategies and, based on those strategies, tactics, to help recruit and enroll top students, excellent students, students from a broad set of backgrounds and students who are going to be successful at this university.” To provide students with the best programs and opportunities, Hyman and his staff members often use social media outlets to assess student responses. With some help from students, they manage all of the university’s accounts on a daily basis, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the recently added Tumblr and Pinterest pages. Hyman, who himself has a great interest in the Internet and its modern technologies, found his passion for administrative duties while working at Stony Brook as a graduate assistant after achieving a bachelors degree in musical studies

and a masters degree in music history. “I found a real passion for helping users, helping people at all different levels, finding information on websites and overall just helping users to have better experiences,” he said. “ I would say that gradually this led me to take on a larger role at the university eight years ago in undergraduate admissions and then that gradually increased and led me to where I am now.” Currently, Hyman continues to pursue his interests in music and education, typically teaching one course each semester through the Honors College or the music department. As for his new role within the university, Hyman expressed excitement. “I’m really thankful to be in this position and I think I have a lot to contribute. I’m most encouraged by the support system that we already have in place and the dedication of a lot of faculty and staff to help foster the most beneficial student experiences as we can at this university,” he said.

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Many treacherous potholes plague campus roadways.

Nerdy Notes founders seek to expand site despite problems Continued from page 2

be able to supplement their own notes with Nerdy Notes, which are students’ interpretation of the class material. “If something is accidentally copyrighted, we have controls in to take things down,” Steinberg

said. Despite the concern over costs and copyright, the team is moving ahead, hoping to continually increase the number of classes that have notes on their website. “We’re happy we did it,” Pernice said. “We’ve learned a lot.”

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As a part of the NYSUNY 2020 bill, enrollment at Stony Brook is set to increase by approximately 1.2 percent each year for roughly five years.

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Staller Center explores music from around the world By Francesca Campione Contributing Writer

Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m., as the lights dimmed at the Staller Center for the Arts, the University Orchestra’s conductor Susan Deaver led the group in the Music From Around the World performance that would soon captivate their audience. The performance proved the theme of the night through musical selections reaching across the globe from Russia, England, America, Norway, China and Argentina. The university’s Annual Family Concert brought all ages and backgrounds to listen to a fantastic musical performance. To open the concert, the orchestra played Mikhail Glinka’s “Ruslan and Ludmila Overture.” Its fast tempo immediately captured the audience’s attention; the melodic runs produced by the violin section easily dominated the listener’s ear. At the close of the piece the orchestra’s conductor turned to face the audience, beaming with excitement and pride in her work. She then introduced the rest of the night’s pieces and expressed her love for the program. Excited for the rest of the program, the audience listened intently for the next song. Peter Winkler, a professor of composition, theory and popular music at Stony Brook University, performed along with the orchestra. In his portion of the show he narrated Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” This piece was written to expose children to orchestral instruments and hopefully plant a seed of appreciation for music in their lives. As Winkler read facts about each instrument, the respective section of the orchestra would play a musical phrase

highlighting their instrument and its greater role within the rest of the ensemble. Through the addition of dialogue, each instrument came alive with personality and distinct characteristics. When asked what it was like working with college students, Winkler said, “The joy of working with young artists is their energy and enthusiasm,” proving that the students of the University Orchestra infuse a sense of vibrancy and passion in their music that is hard to find elsewhere. Winkler, along with the orchestra, succeeded in their pursuit of reaching a youthful audience; many young children sat wide-eyed in their seats extending their necks to see which section was playing next. Before long, four clarinetists took the audience back across the pond to the United States for Leroy Anderson’s “Clarinet Candy.” The short piece highlighted the talent of the clarinet players, who masterfully flew through the challenging music. The lively atmosphere created by their performance prompted a roaring round of applause. The highly anticipated moment of the night approached as Eugene Iovine III took the stage. The accomplished 17-yearold musician won the 2013 PreCollege Concerto Competition which brought him to the stage to play “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op.16 by Norway’s Edvard Greig. Despite Iovine’s immense and obvious skill he was surprisingly humble and approachable. Iovine was originally told to play piano by his mother but continued on when he realized his appreciation for the instrument. He especially enjoyed “the piano’s ability to play multiple lines of music at once” and later added that he

liked the “swagger of a piano” in its stage appearance, a phrase that reminds one that he is still a teenager. As he played the concerto his fingers moved over the keys with emotion and conviction, selling every note to the listener. Next, the orchestra took its listeners on a trip to China through Zhedong Zhang, a graduate student and traditional Chinese flute player. As Zhang played “Journey to Suzhou,” the orchestra accented the foreign sounds of the traditional Chinese flute. The audience was clearly enthralled by an instrument that was unfamiliar to many. Zhang beautifully finished his piece. Although Zhang majors in physics, he practices one to two hours a day when he gets the chance. His dedication is apparent. Deaver concluded the program by inviting the audience to dance in the aisles to the next selection. The orchestra then broke into a fun and upbeat Argentinian

piece, “Danza Finale from Estancia” by Alberto Ginastera. As the final applause for the University Orchestra ended the audience happily stood up and

rushed to greet loved ones after their performance. The Music from Around the World Concert successfully touched the ears and hearts of many.

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The University Orchestra consists of diverse performers.

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Music from Around the World captivated audiences with a variety of different music.

THREE ARTSY EVENTS 1) Mardi Gras Madness

Come celebrate Mardi Gras with Langmuir College on Tuesday, March 4 at 11 p.m. to learn about the true meaning behind Mardi Gras and how to properly celebrate it. The event is free and open to all.

2) Keller Cooking 101

The Keller RA staff invites you to Keller Lounge Wednesday, March 5, from 8:30-11 p.m. for cooking lessons. The lessons will teach students how to cook empanadas, which students will be given the supplies to make and eat afterwards.

3) League of Legends Tournament

Weekend life council presents the third official League of Legends team tournament Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m. Teams have to registered 24 hours before the tournament, and prizes will be given to the top teams.

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Campus Spotlight: Professor brings filmmaking abroad By Cassandra Maddox Intern

New to Stony Brook University’s campus and Long Island, New York, Assistant Professor Joseph Pierce drinks his mate (pronounced ma-tay), an Argentinian herbal tea, from a small gourd at his desk. He is well-dressed in a tailored-to-fit houndstooth suit and his tame shoulder-length hair makes him the ideal subject of hair envy. But he is more than perfect hair. Pierce received his Bachelor’s in International Studies at Trinity University then moved on to the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his Master’s in Latin American Studies and his Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature. “I try to understand the way kinship affects communities in a broad sense,” Pierce said of his job at Stony Brook University. “For example, when [friends] say, ‘we are brothers,’ what does that mean?” During his first semester this past fall, he taught Cosmic Blood: Scientific Discourses in Spanish American Prose and Spanish Conversation & Composition, both upper-level division classes in the Hispanic Languages & Literature Department. Hailing from Corpus Christi, TX, a city a few hours from Mexico’s border, Pierce grew up in a predominantly Mexican community. “It’s even where the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was founded,” he said. “Wherever you are, you have to be in contact with [the culture].” In graduate school, Pierce

knew what he wanted to focus his studies on. “I was always interested in mechanisms of culture and power that marginalized certain groups and not others, like women undergoing structural barriers toward fulfillment and post colonial family structures,” he said. However, Pierce didn’t expect what happened next. In 2005, his friend Alejandra Zambrano founded La Poderosa Media Project, a community-

Dominican Republic, North Argentina and Ecuador. Four years later, she asked Pierce to join her. “I’m the only non-Latin American in the organization, but it’s not about where I’m from, it’s about the experiences I’ve had,” Pierce said. “And I did study abroad.” He believes that the truth about studying abroad is that it does not always engage students

film technique lessons in the afternoon. “Even the faculty is a part of the learning, we aren’t just standing up in front of the class watching,” Pierce said. In Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador, a coastal town east of the Pacific Ocean, the community waits for La Poderosa Media Project’s return. “Over the past five years we’ve had the program in Ecuador, but you can’t just arrive, you have to establish relationships and

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Pierce has worked with the La Poderosa Media Project for the past five years. based visual arts and study abroad program for local youths and North American university students. La ponderosa means “the powerful one.” For a few years, Founder and Executive Director Zambrano and Curriculum Director Jorge García ran trials in Panama, the

with the community. “You can do it in a way that’s a little bit touristic, and that’s OK, or you can do it in a way that’s more fulfilling,” Pierce said referring to La Poderosa. A typical day in the program consists of classes on language and culture in the morning and

earn respect and be humble; you have to ask and listen; you need sensitivity – a dialogue rather than imposition,” Pierce said. Now, the locals welcome them because the project’s impact has been positive. “It’s an important concept we work with the marginalized,”

Pierce explained. “They feel they don’t have anything to contribute but we help them to produce and finish something. […] It feels empowering, and empathy — not so bold as to think you know what its like to be someone else — works toward that.” He continued, “They have lots of things! They have poetry, vision art and culture, but no one ever tells them they can.” After working with La Poderosa Media Project, many of the locals continue their education in college. “The first film school opened in Ecuador and one of our students was a part of the first class,” Pierce said. “Some students went on to be creative artists and musicians with tangible skills to build from.” Though Pierce has no trinkets to show for it, he brings something back with every trip he takes. “I don’t have a token but that seashell,” Pierce said, pointing to a small conch on his bookshelf, “is good because you have to listen to it and hear the differences. My ultimate goal is to help people understand each other.” La Poderosa Media Project has produced 30 short films and documentaries since its conception in 2005. This summer the program plans to return to Ecuador for the sixth consecutive year and Pierce will continue to act as the Communications Director. “A good word to describe the project is ‘incremental,’” he said. “We move gradually, hoping to establish ourselves even at Stony Brook.”

College gal cooking: Baked tilapia with spicy breadcrumbs By Nicole Bansen

Arts & Entertainment Editor

Ingredients

Sometimes, when I am in my dorm room and I am surrounded by all the things I have to do, I like to take a couple of minutes and just imagine I am on vacation somewhere. Normally, these vacations take place somewhere far from Stony Brook and are on a tropical island with white beaches and blue seas. I like to imagine the warm breeze, the smell of the sea and the sound of gulls. But then I always open my eyes and remember that I’ve got loads of work due. If you’re like me and like daydreaming about the beach, I unfortunately can’t send you there, but I can do the next best thing and teach you my recipe for Panko-crusted tilapia. And yes, tilapias don’t swim in the ocean, but maybe they can daydream about it with you. This flaky fish dish will comfort even the most stressed out of people and goes well with rice, potatoes or a side salad.

- 1 bag of panko (or Italian breadcrumbs if you prefer)

*Also, for those who can't handle spicey food, you may want to swap out some of the seasoning for more mild ingredients.

- ½ teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning or chili powder

tray. A tip for an easy clean up would be to line a baking tray with tinfoil and coat the tinfoil with cooking oil. When you finish covering the fillets, press any remaining panko onto the fish. Once you have all the fillets breaded, put the baking tray into the oven for roughly 12 to 14 minutes, or until the panko gets golden brown. When the fish is done cooking, squeeze some lemon juice on top and you’ve got yourself one delicious plate of fish. This dish serves four.

First, you want to preheat an oven to 375 degrees. As the oven heats up, wash your fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set the fish aside for now. Next, melt ½ a cup of butter by microwaving it for about 12 seconds. When thoroughly melted, mix the butter, garlic pepper, lemon juice and Old Bay into a small bowl. Take each fillet, one at a time, and dip it in the butter mixture. Then take your panko and pour it onto a plate. Take the marinated fillet and place it on top of the pile of panko. When you think the one side is evenly coated in panko, flip it over so the other side gets coated too. Place onto a baking

The panko should evenly coat the tilapia not only on the top, but also the bottom.

- 4 fillets of tilapia - ½ cup of melted butter - ¼ teaspoon of garlic pepper - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

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The tilapia will taste best if it is cooked to a golden color.

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Spoken Word celebrates Black History month at Tabler By Colleen Rowe Contributing Writer

Students at Stony Brook University have been celebrating Black History Month by taking part in and organizing numerous events around campus. Among these events was a spoken word competition held at the Tabler Blackbox Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 19, complete with a table of individuals who judged the participants on their spoken words and poems. The competition’s tagline, “Many people…one voice,” suggests that amongst a room of individuals, one unified tone can be found to generate a unique cause. Among the students who participated, one voice was truly represented and it was the black voice of cultural power that remains significantly more influential throughout the month of February then the rest of the year. This voice made its presence known through the performers, with their words generating a unified cadence that mimicked the historical voices of those who have come before them: living legacies that have brought power to the competition room. The event began with a slideshow documenting black organizations and historical alumni of Stony Brook University over the years. There were numerous photographers recording the event with their pictures alongside an accommodating spread

of food. The crowd was not dense, but its small core left the room homely and intimate; it presented a perfect atmosphere for the sharing of words that represent a distinct race. Among the participants in the spoken word competition was Danielle Meyers, reciting her first poem, “Proclaiming Emancipation,” with verbal power that graced the room like a spiritual epiphany. She continued to say “free at last,” as if she wanted to underline its significance with literary repetition. She noted the typical troubles of the black community, as if the race is still chained to the bonds of drugs and gang violence, incorporating modern influences such as alluding to a black woman’s ability to “twerk.” She suggested that a black woman’s abilities fully transcend this simplistic dance move and are subject to much more infinite potential. She drew the line between boys who do not work and “real” men who work but still cannot afford to support themselves and their families. Meyers touched upon the public school system’s falling, “unfit” standards. As she stated her “enraged” status about the education system, her voice raised in unison with her words. Toward the end of her spoken word compilation, Meyers expressed her people and herself as “far more vocal than a caged bird that sings,” a clever image that helps one to envision chains that not only

physically bond, but also chain one verbally. She ended her spoken word poem with a statement which seemed more like an expected order: “emancipate yourself from mental slavery,” dropping a pair of handcuffs that made an impressive thud, perhaps representing powerful finality. To follow Meyers with another

runs “a race that God promises is already won.” Perhaps the young girl does not have to run, since the race is won, but it is necessary to run to tell “Her Story.” In the intermission of the competition, Skelton performed a dance composed of various arm movements and twirls—she raised her hands up to the lyric “God”

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The competition was held at the Tabler Blackbox Theater. spoken word compilation, Aleyiah Skelton recited her poem which was “Untitled,” but, she said, if it were to be titled it would be called “Her Story.” “Her Story” illustrates a picture of a young girl who is haunted by a harsh reality brought upon by familial relations and sick desires. The young girl “dreams of the day when a savior comes.” She

as the music played around her. Skelton wiped her face to represent tears and pushed her hands out from her face as if she were blowing a kiss. Her dance was completed as she picked up her pace suddenly, and her movements quickened. It is as if she continued to tell “Her Story” through her swift movements, running the race that is won because

the bystanders are still willing to listen and watch. The third competitor, Gregory Marseille, recited his poem, “Poetic Bloodlines,” alluding to a poem that he once heard from another. He created the image of a pen being injected into the speaker. The pen, a means to write a poem, acts as an injector of knowledge, a link to the bloodline of a poet as it pierces a vein. In his poem, God removes the needle, or the pen, but the poetry continues to flow through his veins. He stated that although many poets are not recognized, they continue to exist through uplifting words and bloodlines. To Marseille, his speaker, and his listeners the pen is suddenly a needle that pierces and injects the infinite existence of those who have written before him. He, himself, is the newest inductee in the poetic bloodline. Winners of the competition are to be announced at the Black History Month closing ceremony on Feb. 27, starting at 8 p.m., in the Student Activities Center Ballroom A. These participants not only represented themselves and their own spoken words in this competition, but they captured the voice of the black community, targeting pressing issues and individualizing their own stories that should be repeated and retold. Their voices meshed into one—one being and one representation that was presented in many words.

Return of a freak: Beck’s “Morning Phase” oozes emotion By Jon Winkler Staff Writer

Freaks have made some of the best music in the past 50 years because they do not put an immediate ID tag on themselves, this way they can stick their toes in two or three genres on one album and make it their own sound. While freaks like Prince and David Bowie have been on and off in the past 20 years, the public has come to know a new freak of musical nature: Beck Hansen. Since he debuted to the masses with his surprise runaway hit “Loser” in 1993, Beck has made a career out of changing his sound, from the stoned-out funk of “Odelay,” to the comedic 70s throwback of “Midnite Vultures,” and his heartbreaking breakup album “Sea Change.” Many consider that particular album to be Beck’s peak for its sweeping strings, stripped-down approach and lyrics showing the Soul Suckin’ Jerk as an emotional wreck. Beck is a musical outlaw in that he has never followed anyone beside himself on what he wants to put on a record, which is why it becomes a trending story when he announces a new album. Six years have passed since his last studio album, the Danger Mouse-produced mid-life crisis party “Modern Guilt,” so how does Beck present himself today: as the jester, the elder or the wanderer? “Morning Phase” sees Beck as the wanderer, finding the bad in the good surrounding him. “Morning,” with its xylophone, mellow acoustic guitar and Beck’s beautiful echoing vocals, shows him finding “roses full of thorns” and his weary soul “gone all around / Til there’s nothing left to say.” He is lonely, sad and wants

someone to join him in isolation. Many of the 13 tracks here are either a statement of loneliness or love letters to the introverts out in the world. Beck is hurting in his solitude,

/ Let it burn”). “Unforgiven,” with its spare piano, bass and drumbeat, is Beck driving away from the party “into the afterglow / Somewhere unforgiven … Just let the engine run

is not at the edge of a cliff himself. He’s not having marital trouble like on “Sea Change,” so why exactly is he so down? Regardless of his feelings, Beck

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Beck's newest album is a homage to all of the people feeling the pressure of the world. as evidenced from “Say Goodbye” (“Bones crack / Curtains drawn / On my back / And the sheet is gone … I will wait / Take a turn / Sort it out

/ Til there’s nothing left / Except the damage done.” Beck’s lyrics are so honest and bleak here that you feel like calling 911 just to make sure he

has never made a bummer of a time sound so breathtaking. With string sections orchestrated by his father, David Campbell (who also

arranged the strings on “Mutations” and “Sea Change”) and instruments that fade more than shake, Beck creates an ambient atmosphere in which listeners can lose themselves. It’s as if you’re on the shore with Beck, looking out onto the horizon watching the sun come up after seeing your best friends start families while you are still that guy by the bar playing with his cocktail napkin. The album’s first single, “Blue Moon,” begs that you “don’t leave me on my own” after opening with “I’m so tired of being alone.” He mopes, but it sounds sincere instead of needy. He uses his talent of genre-splicing to merge Beach Boys-like background harmonies with folk-rock acoustic guitar. He never freaks out into a solo or shows off his oddball humor, but is just quietly waiting for something to move him forward since he has no intention of going on. “Wave” is Beck reminding himself of who he is on the inside, a man that drifts “into the world / Like some tiny distortion.” He concludes that “if I surrender / And don’t fight this wave / I won’t go under / I’ll only get carried away,” but what exactly is carrying Beck away? Today’s culture? His musical ambition? Is the pressure of being “Where It’s At” closing in on him? He does not address a specific problem on “Morning Phase,” but creates a cinematic landscape for an introvert to wander. Maybe that’s the point of “Morning Phase,” in that this is the soundtrack for those lost in the bustle of the world. “Sea Change” was for the heartbroken, now “Morning Phase” is for those with the weight of the world making their backs break. Whether that be the case or not, Beck has come into 2014 with one heck of a whisper.

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Editorial: What is Recyclemania? The Statesman informing stony brook university for more than 50 years

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To most of the student body, Recyclemania is still a relatively unknown occurrence. Unless you are actively involved in hall council, many residents are unaware of what is actually going on, and the student body is not fully aware of how successful the university has been in creating a more green environment. It ends up being an underappreciated program, which is disappointing, considering how our success in this program speaks volumes on the character of the university as a whole. Recyclemania, a recycling competition amongst over 600 universities nationwide, has been in full swing here on campus since early February. Residence halls, individual clubs and the university as a whole have been pushing students to save their bottles and cardboard paper and bring their old electronics to centers to be properly recycled. Last year in the 2013 competition, Stony Brook University recycled the most e-waste out of all the colleges participating in the competition. E-waste is discarded electronics and various electrical parts, ink cartridges, toners and printers. We earned a spot in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges. Amongst the SUNY schools, Stony Brook earned first place in the general recycling category. To start off the competition this year, Stony Brook has added special receptacles around campus for the collection of printer cartridges, batteries and cell phones. The Office of Sustainability is working

to do pickups for larger items like printers and old computers from local homes, academic buildings and dorm rooms. The university is going beyond just the basics of collection by incorporating more environmentally friendly methods and materials into the construction of new buildings. The green initiative may be at its full swing during this competition, but the university works hard to maintain awareness throughout the year as well. There are many misconceptions towards recycling on campus. A notion that pervades the student body is that all recycled materials are just thrown out because the paper and plastic waste are all thrown into the same truck. However, the university contracts out an agency to sort the waste to be properly recycled. The university is really going above and beyond the call-to-arms against climate change. Stony Brook brags about it fairly often on posters and other advertising campaigns and they deserve to. The large number of recycling bins around campus and in all dorm rooms retracts any excuse that students could make against recycling—it is just so easy to do it here. Stony Brook University deserves all accolades it receives for the effort they put in towards expanding recycling on campus, but should put more effort into publicizing the purpose of Recyclemania. SincerelyThe Editorial Board

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Letter to the editor: on the role of RSP I have not ever written a response to an article in the Statesman, even though I regularly read it. However after reading Alexandra Miller’s article, “RSP needs to pivot to providing safety to commuters,” I felt I had to respond. As a member of the Residential Safety Program for the past three years, I am well-versed in our policies and procedures as well as our function within the university at large. The primary argument of this piece is inherently flawed. The Residential Safety Program is funded by fees paid to Campus Residences by residential students. UPD is trusted with ensuring the safety of the entirety of the campus, including commuter areas. While commuter students are welcome to utilize the walk service and our information

phone line, expanding our services to cover large commuter areas would be a misappropriation of funds. Miller makes a fine point when she says that bus services could run later for commuters. However bus service is covered in student’s transportation fees, not by residential fees. Suggesting that there is any cross-over between these two services is wrong, they are entirely separate. Miller goes on to say that our workers are not trained to handle relevant emergencies to our campus, particularly sexual assault. This is untrue. Our workers are given codes specifically related to domestic violence and assault. Dispatchers are prepared to contact UPD at a moment’s notice and our supervisors and Assistant Coordinators are always on duty, prepared to respond to these types

of emergencies. Through our PR Committee, we try to raise awareness about these and other safety issues to further strengthen campus safety. Lastly, we make sure that our workers feel comfortable going back to their dorms at the end of the night. Most work in their buildings and of those who do not, we would certainly accommodate them if they did not want to walk alone. We take every pain to make sure students on campus feel safe through our services. SincerelyJenna Mazzella (Senior; political science and philosophy double major) Assistant Coordinator of Field Operations Residential Safety Program

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Cross-contamination efforts need attention By Simran Gupta Contributing Writer

If you were ever adventurous enough to walk a mile in a vegetarian’s shoes at Stony Brook, you would immediately realize that eating out on campus is a lot like suffering through a game of “Where’s Waldo?” The other day, I visited the SAC to quickly conjure up a salad in the 30 minutes I had before my chemistry class. Once I reached the salad bar, all of my options were overwhelmingly laid out in front of me. There were as many toppings and veggies as figures scrambled into one page of “Waldo.” I grabbed a plastic tray while I reached for the tongs, and so, my game began. I scanned the contents of each tub, focusing my keen eyes to be wary of anything that has been charred, broiled, fried, seared, poached, braised, or barbecued. When I thought that I was almost done playing this unbearable version of a favorite childhood game, I noticed something strange in the container holding pasta. There it was, some bits of bacon that flew from a bowl nearby right into the crevices of the penne, escaping the attention of any food service workers. Naturally, I was upset—I wanted something more substantial to supplement my otherwise bland salad consisting of lettuce and three slices of

to be served by only five of the dining venues that Stony Brook has to offer. Thus, our choices are tragically limited. The last thing we need is someone to fumble an order and taint a meal that will disagree with our selective diets. The dining facilities on campus have procedures in place when vegetarian students approach their respective stations and will, in most cases, switch their gloves,

The lack of care food service workers provide to our food sends a sinister message of how workers think of their customers. change their knives and clean their cutting boards—many students, however, are not aware that they need to make their vegetarianism explicitly clear when interacting with food service workers. Many students are under the impression that merely asking for a bean burrito without any meat constitutes the enforcement of vegetarian protocols, but it does

as an employee at a Subway restaurant. With a storm of orders to fill during lunch hour in downtown Manhattan, crosscontamination is inevitable. As I spent the next ten minutes arranging a sandwich with “tomatoes placed in zig-zag formation” and “cheese cut into one-fourths” while simultaneously explaining why a foot long costs $5.44 instead of $5 to an irked customer for the thousandth time, a few things jumped from here to there during all the commotion. Nevertheless, I was still mindful of my customers. Whenever a vegetarian customer stepped in, I replaced my gloves, cleaned the cutting board and washed the knives before making his/her food. These subtle acts of consideration made all the difference, and it was easy to see through the customers’ delighted faces (and generous tips). My point is that crosscontamination is a pressing matter that requires attention from the dining facilities at Stony Brook. Generally speaking, any Muslim, Jewish, Hindu or Jain person, or person with allergies, is vulnerable to consequences brought on by consuming foods that desecrate their beliefs or harm their health. Aside from supervising the production of food, workers need to place an

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Students need more information about reporting cross-contamination at dining halls. tomato. Instead, I just stood there in disappointment before I proceeded to pay and leave my salad that would only keep me satiated for a few minutes or so. This is only one minor case of the many instances of cross-contamination that occurs at Stony Brook’s eating establishments. I have heard stories ranging from veggie burgers sharing grills with beef patties to utensils used to scoop meat also being used to pluck vegetables. While some refuse to acknowledge the severity of the issue of cross-contamination, I take this issue to heart. At a large university like Stony Brook, many of us, students and faculty members, are expected to follow religiously-based dietary restrictions or have certain food allergies. Yet everyone is expected

not. The university must more efficiently push the information about these procedures to the student body. Food service workers need to understand the importance of their jobs. They are the ones who handle what we are fed. We trust them to be hygienic, courteous and most importantly, respectful of our requests. That is why cross-contamination is simply unacceptable. The lack of care food service workers provide to our food sends a similarly sinister message of how workers think of their customers. But before I go on blaming the service, I want to share my perspective from behind the counter of the struggles that food service workers endure while preventing cross-contamination. I spent the last summer working

equal emphasis on overseeing how that food is sent to customers. However, no one can help when things slip through the cracks of the food industry. That is why I am willing to turn the other cheek if I am ever victim to cross-contamination. I’m not a vegetarian to procure the label of a someoone going against the norm who is strong-willed enough to admit that she has never sunk her teeth into a hamburger and never will. Vegetarianism is my lifestyle that is fostered by my religious and ethical beliefs of respecting living things. Thus, it is only sensible that I not hold any grudges against anyone due to cross-contamination, as long as it is unintentional. And with this compassionate mentality, I urge others in a similar situation as me to do the same.

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Service with a sneer By Sophie Carr Staff Writer

I may not always be in a receptive mood for humiliation, yet I somehow manage to find myself in disastrously demeaning circumstances anyway, aka my entire college experience. The tuition fee was essentially a premium to convert my life into material that could be misjudged as shakespearean tragedy. And it would seem a judgment has been passed not only from my own introspection, but from others as well, particularly Stony Brook faculty. I have grown wary in engaging campus staff out of fear for my own emotional stability. Normally, I do not mind foul customer service—I even find it to be rather amusing. It has always agitated me that people are expected to pretend to care about jobs they do not actually care about. And it seems a tad ridiculous for employers to ask for such a cheerful disposition. It is not as if they are given the reign to scribble in hired hands’ contract “And don’t forget to act as if you actually care.” I think that is expecting too much. I really like the fact that we live in a country with such poor customer service; I have respect for that. Many individuals are unhappy with their job—that much is certain. The occupation with which a paycheck is its only enjoyment will eventually become a Sisyphean task to the individual’s psyche—the capacity to feel happiness is squandered. It is a system of misery that we have so proudly achieved, and while glorying in this accomplishment, we will hear Mick Jagger’s lyrical maxim play during shift hours, “You can’t always get what you want.” Yet, SBU student service has the tendency to lend itself to frightfully rude behavior—the kind I am surprised to find myself perturbed by. I thought I was enlightened enough to appreciate the occasional churlish attitude from a staff member, but as it so happens, I am much less emotionally assured than I initially imagined. The student body has been victimized by faculty criticism long enough; the social confidence we have accumulated over the years has been auctioned off, and we are simply left with a feeble bidding paddle, wavering in uncertainty. My spring semester has hardly been of welcome doormat material, and my distress of interacting with Stony Brook personnel has reached a limit. Two weeks ago, I had the inane idea to finally try to use the fitness center here on campus. After an excruciating, yet successful, six minutes on the treadmill (hold the applause), I decided to head back to the dorm. Upon leaving, a student at the check-in counter asked, “You’ve finished already?” I was stunned. No, I was paralyzed by disgrace. I was halftempted to deny my intentions of departing and try to make a hasty U-turn back to the imprisoning hamster wheel. I had not realized there was a conventional time-span one must spend at the gym; I am not good with commitment. This was not the only incident

of degradation I have endured. The Campus Bookstore, rumored as being one of the Seven Cities of Gold from what we can gather from the prices, is hardly exempt from this behavior either. I went through a slight academic crisis at the beginning of the semester (that, or I either established a barter system with my SOLAR account). I virtually swapped a class nearly four times within one week, which lead to a frequent number of trips to the textbook room and back. My last foray into that extortionate hell consisted of a cursory glance over my schedule followed by the inquisition, “Philosophy? Really?” The Stony Brook Student Handbook provides a mission statement for campus employment: “The student employment programs at Stony Brook University serve several purposes. They provide financial support for Stony Brook students who choose to work while attending school and furnish students with a vital educational experience.” They seemed to have left out the fact that SBU services provide advanced training in how to destroy the backbone of your average customer. A few staff members performed this task with such efficiency that I did not see why they should not get a raise. For example, I have never been ashamed to confess the fact I am a fanatic Red Mango habitué; I am their most devoted and dependable Friday night patron. However, due to recent events, I have begun to question my proclaimed identity. The sense of mirth I feel upon ordering my frozen yogurt regular has now vanished from, yet another, brutal encounter. The cashier had legitimately asked me last week, “And would you like two spoons with that?” I wanted to die. “No, thank you.” “Are you sure?” Am I sure? I may have inveterate, embedded doubt with almost every decision I make, but when I order a meal, I have no qualms in polishing off most, if not all, of my purchase. I had not realized that shame was now a topping of choice—don’t mind if I indulge in three servings (I have a strong stomach). And how can I forget this past Monday’s thrilling confrontation with one of our floor resident assistants. I was required to take an online interactive fire safety course from the previous daisy-chaining blunder I had violated. The RA who delivered the paperwork thought it necessary to add, “And will this be your last infringement on our safety policy?” I almost flunked the course right then and there out of the strong compulsion to set myself on fire. Despite my affront at these belittling interactions, I have decided to take the high road and not let it bother me. I am mature enough to simply ignore any haughty comment and move on with my life. Just as the Rolling Stones so eloquently put it, “You can’t always get what you want.” Of course followed by, “But if you try sometimes, well you might find, you get what you need.” And I just might need a funeral pyre for SBU customer service.

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University needs to make a stronger effort against sexual assault

By Paul Grindle and Alexandra Miller

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Stony Brook is grappling with an increase in reported sexual assaults. To quote the Feb. 11, 2014 Statesman article, by Ashleigh Sherow, “…there were 17 forcible sexual offences in 2012 – five more than in 2011 and 10 more than in 2010.” Despite the large student body on campus, this number is unacceptable. With a population of roughly 16,000, that means .2 percent of students have reported a sexual assault, compared to New York State’s 304 reports for its 19.57 million people, resulting in .0016 percent of the population reporting sexual assaults. While college campuses generally have more sexual assaults than other places, New York State’s total of 304 assaults is part of an overall downward trend in reported sexual assaults in the state, while Stony Brook’s total of 17 represents an upward trend. With these facts in mind, the question becomes how to combat the surge of Stony Brook’s increasing number of sexual assaults. Some solutions would be to hire more female police officers, re-orient a portion of the police force to focus on helping victims (as opposed to maintaining law and order), increase self-defense training and create bystander awareness workshops. It’s interesting to note that if you look at the sexual assault statistics in conjunction with the liquor law referrals, you will notice they both increase exponentially, especially from 2010-2012. In 2010 and 2011, there were 205 liquor law referrals on campus, and in 2012 there were 294. Numerous studies conducted over the past decade have found a significant correlation between alcohol and a variety of injuries, both unintentional and intentional. Unintentional injuries include: road traffic injuries, drowning, falls, poisoning, fires and others. Intentional injuries primarily concern interpersonal violence, such as: intimate partner violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, child abuse, community violence and self-harm. According to a 2011 study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review,

“Results found that men who are already prone to anger, who have hostile attitudes toward women, and who are in social environments that accept sexual aggression are most likely to engage in sexual aggression when intoxicated.” Reviewing crime reports for the past three years, as well as the results of recent studies on intoxication and sexual aggression, Stony Brook should do more to increase awareness regarding the relationship between alcohol and aggression/ violence. Furthermore, our police department should respond to this serious issue with specifically trained task force initiatives, such as hiring more female officers. The University Police Department does offer a free, women-only course entitled Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). The unfortunate reality is, while it’s never the responsibility of the woman to prevent being raped, the last line of defense during an attack would be a woman’s ability to defend herself. That being said, every individual, man or woman, should know how to defend themselves against potential threats. To specifically gear a course towards women’s self-defense against rape is to suggest only one type of assault scenario. Women are not the only victims of rape, nor are most rapes committed by strangers. According to RAINN, Rape Abuse and Incest National Network, approximately two out of three of rapes (73 percent) are committed by someone known to the victim. Also, it took until 2012 for the US government to include males in their definition of rape. It's even harder for male victims to come forward, due to the fact they are expected to know how to defend themselves. So if they get raped, it’s even more likely for them to think it's their fault. With these facts in mind, there should be more preparation for how to deal with the types of attacks that are most likely to occur in the real world, during both on and off campus activities. It’s obvious to provide tips on how not to walk down a dark, secluded pathway; it’s not so obvious to educate people on what to do in situations where the lines are a bit more blurry. Perhaps the university could

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The disproportionately low number of female campus police officers must be addressed. create an educational campaign that focuses on motivating students to take an active role in situations they don’t feel are right, instead of watching them play out from the sidelines. We should reinforce and encourage that students (and all humans) need to be good samaritans, rather than innocent bystanders. Additionally, there seems to be some confusion regarding the definition of consent (you would be surprised to learn what most students consider to be a form of consent). Student Patrick Kim was quoted in Sherow’s article, describing a nonviolent incident at a party where there “was no consent per se” and even went uninterrupted and unreported because “people don’t take it seriously a lot of the time.” There are many myths about what is considered consent, especially when drugs or alcohol are involved. Thus the university should take action to clarify any misunderstandings as a means of prevention. The university does offer free, forensic examinations for victims of sexual assault at the hospital, called SANE, or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Despite the convenience of having such a service right on campus, medical evidence for a

sexual assault case can only be collected for up to 96 hours after the incident, and the evidence collected by SANE will only be kept for a duration of 30 days. Due to the highly sensitive and unstable nature of a sexual assault case, unfortunately not all victims know or are able to seek medical attention immediately. It would be beneficial to our student body to better promote this service. Knowing more about it would encourage more victims to come forward, especially during those critical hours after an assault. It must be noted that sexual assault statistics only reflect attacks that have been reported, representing only less than 5 percent of attempted/completed rapes being brought to the attention of campus authorities. Perhaps the addition of more female officers, as well as the expansion of selfdefense courses to treat all dangers/ genders, and a bystander awareness initiative, would lead to an increase in the number of reported sexual assaults. If the self-defense courses included tips for what to do in certain social situations, such as parties, bars, or even walking home from a late evening class, perhaps more students would play an active role in looking out for

one another in real-life scenarios. These tips could potentially include education on social pressures to drink (such as Greek life or athletic hazing), unknown potency of jungle juice (and various other “bathtub” concoctions), how to detect presence/symptoms of “date rape” drugs (there are easy-to-use drink testing strips on the market) and strategies to make sure friends are never left alone at parties. In addition, being that this is a research institution, perhaps a survey could be conducted (as it has in various other communities/institutions) regarding what students deem is consent to sexual activity. For example, some individuals have the notion that they cannot deny sex to their intimate partner, because it is something that is owed. There is also the belief that once consent is given it cannot be revoked (it can), or that if both participants are under the influence of a substance, consent is waived (it’s not). These incorrect beliefs serve to further perpetuate a culture where the foundations that lead to tolerance of rape remain intact. Stony Brook University has admirably tried to combat these foundations, but it can and should do more to fight for a future free of sexual assault.

Plowing the turf field reveals that SBU's true focus is on athletics By Jonathon Kline Staff Writer

As I am sure every student on campus has seen in the past month, this winter has brought on a lot of snow, bringing about early cancellations, delays and the like. What I’m sure everyone has also seen is the amount of snow and ice around Stony Brook’s main campus, where there were large sheets of black ice and a couple of plowed paths that allowed students to treacherously get to each of their classes. Now, what I am sure a lot of people could not really see very well, possibly because they were stuck in their dorms or homes, was the cleared turf in the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium in anticipation for the lacrosse games that were taking place on the weekends. First off, let me say this: I

understand that sports are important to a university, since they bring in revenue for the school itself. Lacrosse on Long Island is no exception to this, since Long Island is, more or less, one of the strongest “lacrosse hot spots” in the United States. However, that does not mean that the school should neglect the student body, and what I mean by that is the area around the dorms/the main campus should be plowed and salted efficiently first, then the turf field later. They did plow the campus, I understand that, but it was still dangerous to travel around the campus. I remember walking to one of my morning classes where, after watching multiple people either fall or stumble in front of the Student Activities Center, I myself almost slipped on a patch of ice outside of the Psychology A building.

Apparently the dorms themselves were not properly taken care of since, on some of the outside staircases that lie on the sides of the dorm buildings,

snow/water that froze overnight made for an extremely treacherous descent down to the ground. Not only does this cause a hassle, but it is also a

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It took at least a week for many pathways to be cleared.

hazard in the event of an emergency, where students may not have a safe route to evacuate a building. However, in light of this, I want to say thanks to the Stony Brook crews for cleaning up the university the best that they could. All that I am saying is that the university’s administration could have allocated more resources to helping clear the main campus first, then clearing the turf field for the lacrosse games. And if anything, they could have pushed the games back by a couple of hours so that they could make sure that there would not be dangerous paths that students and faculty had to take to get to class, or at least try to make it more safe for the students and faculty alike to get around the campus. That way, we would not have to risk winding up on our backs with every step that we take.

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Seawolves' senior goalkeeper emerging as one of the best in the game By Andrew Eichenholz StaffWriter

Frankie Caridi is the best women’s lacrosse goalie in the country, and the statistics show it. And it does not hurt to have a coach that believes it. “She does it all for us," head coach Joe Spallina said. "She's vocal. She's a leader. She's a team captain. She's an unbelievable stopper.” The star netminder started her lacrosse journey when she was about six years old. With two older brothers playing the sport, it was only natural for the younger Frankie to follow suit. Everything after that is history. A Long Island native, Caridi graduated from Commack High School and headed over to Adelphi University, where she went to work for Spallina. At the Division II level, she made her mark right away, capturing every accolade for her position, from Rookie of the Year to Goalie of the Year. At that point, although Adelphi was great to her, it was time for the next challenge. In 2012, Caridi became a Seawolf, moving along to the Division I level with her coach. Playing 10 games in her first season in red, Caridi had a solid year, saving over 43 percent of the shots she faced, while

allowing an average of 8.18 goals per game. Nobody would argue with her performance, but her 2013 season blew not only Spallina, but the whole country, away. Save percentage champion and goals against average champion. Those two titles have quite the nice tone to them. Who do they belong to? Frankie Caridi. If somebody happened to ask you who the Synapse Sports Third Team All-American was in 2013, what would the answer be? The senior Seawolf had a fantastic season protecting Stony Brook’s net, and has one more to prove to the rest of the country that there should be no questions about who the very best is. For many, receiving the honor of being named to the “Inside Lacrosse” Preseason Second AllAmerican team would bring a lot of pressure. According to Caridi, “I try to forget about that and just play my game, [the] preseason is [the] preseason.” For Caridi, the past is in the past, as she said, “I feel I still have everything to prove, last year is last year. This is a new year with new goals for myself and the team as a whole.” Arguably one of the most important traits for any athlete is their level when it matters

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Caridi has been one of the top goaltenders for the Seawolves in the America East. most under pressure, especially in the playoffs. In Spallina’s mind, Caridi does the opposite of folding under the tension, saying, “the thing about Frankie that any coach is going to love is the bigger the situation, the better she is,” Spalling said. It would have been tough for Stony Brook to take down Towson University in last year’s NCAA tournament, as the Seawolves took out the Tigers by a nail biting 8-6 margin.

Stony Brook rugby finding their way

By Brendan Jones Contributing Writer

Rugby is a sport not native to the United States, let alone the Stony Brook campus, but this year both clubs on campus have found their recipe for success and are making a name for themselves. The Men's and Women's Rugby teams at Stony Brook had brilliant first semesters dominating on field play, but this came as no surprise to the men’s program. “We were clicking on all cylinders during the first semester and hope to continue that going forward here this spring,” Mike Tretola, senior president of the men’s club, said. As a result of resting their starters the team suffered their only loss of the semester after they clinched first place in the Empire Conference, which they went on to win. The spring semester has a lot in store for the men’s squad, including a national championship tournament, the American Collegiate Rugby Championships, which they have already received a bid for. The men’s team competes at the highest collegiate level of play that they can. Although they participate in Division I AA both Division I A and AA are ranked together nationally by Rugby Magazine. The men have been ranked as high as 21st this year. Men’s Rugby is not sanctioned under the NCAA at any university in the United States, but some schools do support a varsity women’s team although that is not the case at Stony Brook. The women compete as a Division II club rugby team in the Tri-State

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The Stony Brook Men's Rugby team is looking to participate in national competitions for the spring semester. Conference, where they lost in the conference finals. Although their outcome was not the one they wished for, the girls were pleased with how far they have come and owe it all to one person —coach Reggie Ferraro. “She made us train harder than we ever had, growing stronger, faster, gaining more knowledge of the game,” Nicole Heuer, president and senior women’s rugby player, said. This was Ferraro’s first year coaching the team. Coming from a military background, she has attended coaching programs held by the U.S. Eagles (the U.S. National Rugby Team) and took the girls here from 2-5 to an undefeated regular season, in a year where the conference expanded. “She gave us her all, unlike our coaches in the past, and in turn we gave her our all," Heuer added. Ferraro was not the only coaching change the rugby program saw this season. Former men’s assistant coach,

Jerry Mirro, was promoted to head coach this fall. Mirro has a long rugby background, but most recently as been observing under the wing of current Men’s U.S. National team coach, Mike Tolkin. “Coach [Mirro] has changed the culture of the program, making it way more upbeat and high paced,” Joe Farneti, a first year men’s rugby player, said. The men are aiming to snag one of two remaining spots to get a bid to the Collegiate Rugby Championships in June, but right now are not looking past their next tournament at Rutgers University. The women tend to use the spring semester as a rebuilding stage. They train, recruit and prepare for the upcoming fall season. Both teams look to continue their success into the latter part of the season. “This has by far been the best season for men’s and women’s rugby that Stony Brook has ever seen,” Tretola said.

Although Caridi still patrols the net for Stony Brook, the Seawolves did lose key pieces, with star midfielder Demmianne Cook graduating after leading the country in goals. About the big loss, Caridi said, “Of course we lost a lot of talent last year after Demmi and Claire left, but we have a lot of fresh new talent that came in, and we are much deeper than we have been in the past.” With a tough road ahead, Caridi has full confidence that

this year’s Seawolves still have what it takes to compete at a top level. After being ranked 12th and 14th in the coaches' and media polls, respectively, the Seawolves are still near the top of the country. Caridi said, “This group is all focused on the same goal and that's making it even deeper into the NCAAs than we did last year.” Stony Brook is back in action Satuday.

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third. Wake Forest answered in the bottom of the sixth, when Charlie Morgan laced a single up the middle, cutting the lead to 2-1. The Seawolves had the lead going into the bottom of the ninth, but would blow it when Josh Barry walked in the tying run with one out and the game was headed for extras. Stony Brook would score in the top of the 13th, when Mason did a suicide squeeze, scoring the go-ahead run 3-2. In the bottom half, it was Connor Doyle walking in the tying run, but the Deacons wouldn’t stop there. Joe Napolitano sent a single up the middle with the bases loaded, and they would walk off with the win 4-3 in 13 innings. Stony Brook would blow another lead on Sunday, after they put up a 7-spot on the Saint Louis Billikens in the fifth inning. This put the Seawolves up 7-5, but again, they wouldn’t be able to hold on. Saint Louis would take the lead with two in the sixth and one in the seventh to take the lead. Stony Brook would answer with one in the eighth, but that would end the scoring in regulation time. Saint Louis would then end the game in the bottom of the 12th, when Danny Brennan took a 2-2 pitch over the right center field wall to win it for the Billikens 9-8, send the Seawolves to a sixth-straight loss.

Baseball drops three in Winston-Salem Assistant Sport Editor

Stony Brook Baseball took a trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina this weekend for the Wake Forest tournament and, as they did last weekend, came up empty going 0-3 on the weekend. Stony Brook let up a 9th inning lead, which would become a theme for the weekend, in the first game when Saint Peter’s scored five runs in the top of the ninth. The rally was powered by Chris Hugg, who bombed a grand slam over the left field wall to put them up 7-3 and the Seawolves were held scoreless in their half of the ninth. Kevin Courtney put Stony Brook up in the bottom of the seventh when singled down the right field line, scoring Jeremy Giles to put them up 3-2. Nobody would score until the last inning, when Saint Peter’s put up their five-spot to win their second game of the year. The second game of the day was much more exciting, however as the Seawolves and Demon Deacons battled it out for 13 innings with Wake Forest coming out on top 4-3 in a comeback effort. The Seawolves started the scoring in the top of the third when Courtney singled to right center, scoring Joshua Mason to start the scoring today. Kevin Krause then grounded out, scoring Robert Chavarria and they were up 2-0 after the

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The Statesman

Monday, March 3, 2014

No longer the young phenom, Rooney looks to continue success By Andew Eichenholz StaffWriter

Junior Men’s Lacrosse player Mike Rooney has done many things from his redshirt season to his current fourth season as a Seawolf. The attacker has already scored 53 goals and contributed to the team effort with 36 assists, but one of the elder statesmen of the team still has more to give. A Long Island native, Rooney has come a long way since his first season in action for Stony Brook. Among the accolades that the health science major accumulated in the 2012 season were America East Rookie of the Year, AllRookie team in the conference, leading goal scorer and leading point scorer for Stony Brook. Five times, Rooney captured the America East Rookie of the Week Award, setting up for a big career at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. As a redshirt, just practicing with the team, and through his early games on the field with his fellow Seawolves, Rooney was in a different atmosphere. After a standout high school career at East Islip High School in Suffolk County, Rooney entered a whole new ball game at Stony Brook. Even while putting up some incredible numbers and winning many awards right out of the gate, the junior still had a lot to adjust to. In reference to his early days

as a Seawolf, Rooney said, “back then, I was trying to figure out how coach wanted to play and everything, and now as a senior [player], you kind of know the routine and stuff.” Rooney’s work ethic has changed in a positive way since getting to the college game. He said, “the coaches affected me in a work ethic standpoint. You’ve got to be able to work hard all the time, not just when you want. You’ve got to do it all the time, not just at certain points.” In a role reversal, Rooney has gone from being the student to becoming the teacher, adding to the team in more ways than helping put the ball in the net. Now, Rooney said, it is about “just trying to help the younger guys out,” making things about more than filling up the stat sheet. Last season, the Seawolves were lead in the goal column by an outstanding freshman, Brody Eastwood, from Victoria, British Columbia. The attacker netted 44 goals, tying the school record for most goals as a freshman. Having been in Eastwood’s shoes before as the so-called “young gun,” Rooney knows how to help the younger players develop. Rooney said that as a mentor to the up and coming players on the team, the best thing to do is to, “let them play the way they know how to play, let them be able to transition easily into the

college game, and just help them out with other things, stuff like that.” As the season rapidly approaches, so does an awful lot of stiff competition. Unlike many teams that schedule non-conference games to build confidence, coach Jim Nagle put together a tough group of games. In fact, it does not get much tougher than the top team in the country. On Feb. 23, the Seawolves travel to Durham, N.C., to take on Duke, who besides being No. 1 are the defending NCAA champions. Just a couple of weeks later, Stony Brook will have home field advantage when they take on the no. 6 Maryland Terrapins. Always near the top of the rankings year after year, the Seawolves will face a tremendous test even with the crowd behind them. Tough or not, Rooney and company will be ready, as the attacker said, “it’s exciting you know you have an opportunity to beat a ranked opponent, it’s always going to be fun, it’s going to be a challenge, but I think we’re up to the challenge and we’ll be excited to play them.” In his first season, Rooney lead the team all the way to the NCAA tournament, where they lost to second-seed Johns Hopkins. After a year where the Seawolves did not make it back to the tournament, Rooney said that this year will be different. “I think that our team is going to

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Rooney has become a star for Stony Brook as a junior. be a little more mentally tougher, win some of the close games we couldn’t win last year and be able to win them this year." Rooney has been there before, but now, two years later, he gets another shot at reaching the promised land, getting back to the NCAA tournament.

He said, “I’d describe myself as someone that’s going to play hard all the time.” If Rooney wants to get back there, playing hard is more than a good start. He had three points in the Seawolves 12-9 victory over Rutgers.

Softball take three-of-five in Charlotte Seawolves fall to Florida 14-1 By Cameron Boon Assistant Sports Editor

This past weekend, it was off to Charlotte, NC for the Seawolves and a chance to play in the 49er Invite, hosted by the Charlotte 49ers. The first game was nothing short of crazy, as Stony Brook played the host team in game one of what would be five over the course of the weekend. Melissa Phelan’s two-run single to right field in the top of the ninth propelled the Seawolves to a 9-7 extrainning win. It started with a bang as Bria Green homered over the center field wall to put Stony Brook on the board in the top of the second. The Seawolves would jump out to an early 3-0 adavantage by the end of the frame. The 49ers would answer in the bottom of the third with a pair. Jessica Plemmons singled up the middle, scoring two 49ers, cutting Stony Brook’s lead to 1. Stony Brook would extend their lead to 6-2 with runs in the fourth and fifth inning Charlotte would once again have an answer to the call. Chelsea Ingersoll would hit the latter of back-to-back doubles to start the bottom of the sixth, scoring Plemmons. A wild-pitch and RBI groundout later, the lead was cut from four to one with only one out in the inning. Natalie Capone singled through the left side to tie the game and after

a scoreless 7th, the game was headed for extras. In the extra frame Stony Brook’s Olivia Mintun delievered a go-ahead sacrifice fly. However Charlotte would tie things up in the bottom of the inning to force the game into the ninth. In the ninth a single by Phelan would score Green and Borges to put them up. The 49ers would go three up, three down, as Alison Cukrov got her first win of the season. The nightcap of day, Stony Brook’s bats were held silent in a 5-0 loss to the Georgetown Hoyas. Only Jessica Combs and Shayla Giosia were able to get hits against Georgetown pitcher Megan Hyson, who went seven strong, with seven strikeouts and only one walk. Allison Cukrov had a rough outing in this game. She went 4 1/3 while letting up five runs and walking six batters. Samantha Giovanniello hit a tworun double in the second to start the scoring and a wild pitch would make it 3-0 after the top of the second. Gabriela Elvina would draw an RBI walk in the fourth, and Madeleine Giaquinto would drive the second two-run double of the game into the outfield to finish the scoring for the Hoyas. Jane Sallen would take the hill in the opener on day two of the invite, and pitched much better going six

strong innings, only letting up one run. Over the course of these innings, however, the Seawolves weren’t able to push across any runs. This put their scoreless streak at 13 innings going back to the Georgetown game. A little two-out rally, however would change that. Reynolds reached on a fielder’s choice, Mintun singled through the left side, and Combs was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Giosia. Down to the final strike, and with ice in her veins, she drove the 1-2 pitch to right center, clearing the bases with a triple and putting Stony Brook up 3-1. Cukrov would then come in and secure the victory in the bottom of the frame. Georgetown would then face the Seawolves again in the elimination part of the tournament, and starter Megan Hyson pitched a no-hitter, only letting two runners on the entire game. Alexandria Anttila would provide the offense for the Hoyas with a grand slam in the sixth inning, and two RBI singles in the 7th. Stony Brook would then play Liberty in the third place game and jumped out early, scoring six runs in the opening inning. They would then coast to the finish with an 11-2 victory with the game ending in 5 innings. Mintun drove in three runs to lead the Seawolves. Phelan and Caruso each added 2 RBI’s as well to pace Stony Brook to a finishing 3-2 record in the tournament.

By Andrew Eichenholz Staff Writer

In a much tighter game than the score indicated, the Stony Brook Women’s Lacrosse team fell to the Florida Gators 14-1. Coach Joe Spallina’s young team came off a strong win against Drexel to play one of the top teams in the country in Florida in front of a loud Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium crowd. The 5/7 ranked Gators were on their heels in the early going, holding off a long Stony Brook possession in the offensive zone. Freshman Dorrien Van Dyke led the charge up the middle after taking the opening faceoff, threading the middle of the attack zone. After about three minutes, Florida got a good clear to set the tone for the rest of the game. Over and over again, Stony Brook would patiently hold the ball and play catch behind the net, only to be disappointed when goalie Cara Canington made a great save. She had 11 saves to keep Stony Brook from hanging on against a very strong offensive team in Florida. Only having lost to the top team in the country in North Carolina, Florida started the running clock with just over 10 minutes left in the second half when Shannon Gilroy scored to make it 11-1. The Seawolves did a good job

possessing the ball when they got into Florida’s side of the field, but weren’t able to attack the net as often as Spallina would have liked. Spallina said, “It was disappointing offensively,” mentioning that although the scoreboard said one thing, “it really wasn’t that kind of game. We had opportunities to change the momentum of the game and we didn’t do that.” The only Seawolf to get on the scoreboard in this one was Junior captain Michelle Rubino. After a penalty was called on Florida at 19:53 of the first half, Rubino took advantage, beating Florida’s Canington to knot things up at 19:49. Stony Brook Senior goalkeeper Frankie Caridi did not have her best performance, as she had six saves on the afternoon for a 30 percent save percentage. Moving forward, there still are positives from both this game and the team’s recent loss to Notre Dame that can be kept in the back of the mind. Spallina said, “If you don’t learn from every chance you have, then you’re not getting better. We’ll have to take the positives out of this and improve, and we’ll be better.” Stony Brook will head to New Jersey to look to get back on track next Saturday at 11:00 a.m. against Rutgers.

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Men's basketball bounces back after loss in Vermont

By Zach Rowe and Brandon Bennett Staff Writers

This Sunday, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team hosted the Albany Great Danes in their final contest of the regular season. The Seawolves, having secured the second seed in the conference tournament, played mostly to prevent a semi final matchup against the Great Danes in Albany. It was, however, the final game to be played in Pritchard Gymnasium barring a finals appearance without Vermont. It was a fitting swan song for the venue, as the Seawolves prevailed 73-68 in a down to the wire thriller. “We opened Pritchard with a win and we had a great game to close it out today,” Head Coach Steve Pikiell said. Traditionally, the last game of the regular season is Senior Night, and the program honored the four graduating seniors before the game. Senior Ben Resner made his first career start, along with seniors Anthony Jackson, Eric McAlister and Dave Coley. It was quickly apparent, though, that it would be a close contest, as Albany quickly got out to a 11-2 lead. Stony Brook was able to bounce back and take the lead. The Seawolves had a run of their own, outscoring Albany 11 to 2 to give them an eight point lead with 3 minutes left. However, Albany closed the gap to go into the locker rooms trailing by one in the half. The second half started out

looking bleak for the Seawolves, as Albany jumped ahead with a big run to start the half. They outpaced the Seawolves with strong interior play, and with 8 minutes left Albany held a 10 point lead, making the end of Pritchard’s run look like it would end tragically. However, the Seawolves roared back, sparked by unbelievable three point shooting from senior Dave Coley. He hit three deep threes in the face of the defense in the last five minutes, and the crowd went berserk as each one dropped. The Seawolves had taken an 8 point lead with less than a minute left, and they outlasted Albany’s late game push to wrap the game up. The game was probably Dave Coley’s best of this season, as he scored 17 on 6-11 shooting, with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. “Once you hit one, then you hit two then the basket looks like an ocean,” Coley said. Anthony Jackson scored 13 points with 6 assists, passing the 1000 point milestone in his career. Ahmad Walker also had a solid game, dropping 11 points and pulling down a team leading 9 rebounds. Sunday's win came after Stony Brook fell on Thursday night 6953 to the University of Vermont. The Vermont Catamounts hosted the Seawolves on “Senior Night.” With a chance to clinch the America East regular season title, the Catamounts and their six

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McGrew finished with four points and four rebounds in Sunday's win vs. Albany. seniors did not disappoint. Although both teams are 20-9 overall, the Seawolves now fall to 12-3 in conference play, while the Catamounts propel to 14-1. The Seawolves’ leading scorer, Jamel Warney, finished with only seven points and one rebound. He finished the game on 3-for10 from the field. Meanwhile, senior guard, Anthony Jackson, did not score. Another senior guard, Dave Coley, finished the game with just zero points as well. The Catamounts came out of the gate hot and never seemed to lose fire, shooting 54.5 percent from the field. They also controlled the glass and outrebounded the Seawolves

36-24. UVM’s senior forward, Clancy Rugg, finished with 11 points and sophomore forward, Ethan O’Day, also finished with 11. Another senior forward, Brian Voelkel, also had a good game, adding in seven points, eight assists, and eight rebounds. Although the Seawolves had a terrible team showing, one Seawolf did come ready to play. Carson Puriefoy, the Seawolves’ only double-digit scorer for the game, had 20 points. He went from 5 of 11 from the floor and 3 of 6 from the perimeter. Despite Puriefoy’s 3-pointer to open the game, Vermont

responded with a 14-0 run and hit all of their six 3-pointers in the opening 15 minutes. The Catamounts eventually went up 30-12 with five minutes left in the half. Stony Brook will head to Albany for the conference tournament, where they’ll face the Maine Black Bears in the first round. The Seawolves are 2-0 against Maine this season, an 18-point blowout and a four-point victory. First-seed Vermont will face off with New Hampshire, host Albany plays UMBC and the Hartford Hawks will square off against Binghamton in the night cap.

Hot start carries Seawolves to win over Rutgers Women's Basketball ends Great By Jason Mazza Staff Writer

Despite a brisk 32°F game time temperature, the Seawolves (2-2) came out of the locker room hot, scoring four goals in the first quarter of their nonconference matchup Saturday afternoon with metro-area rival Rutgers University Scarlet Knights (2-2). The early momentum was just what they needed after a tough 14-6 loss on the road to No. 2 Duke last Sunday. In the first quarter, sophomore Midfielder Chris Hughes scored once and tallied two assists. “I was throwing the ball well and the team moved the ball really well which gave me some open shots,” Hughes said. The second and third quarter saw resurgence by Rutgers. By the end of the third, the Scarlet Knights managed to tie the game at six and had all the momentum. In the fourth, the Seawolves converted six of their 11 shots (the most of any quarter). Rutgers however, was only able to convert on three of eight shots.

Stony Brook won by a final score of 12-9 giving them their second win against Rutgers in as many years. These two wins came after a six-year hiatus of play between the two teams. Prior to the hiatus, Rutgers had led the series 5-1. “It was a big win for many reasons. Any time you go out and show you can compete with a Big East team it means a lot. I’m not one of those guys who believes that a recruit will choose one team over another just because they beat them. But, to show we can compete on the highest level is definitely a great thing,” said Nagle. In total, Hughes scored four goals and two assists on seven shots. Which were more goals than he had scored all season. Junior midfielder Rich Rambo led Rutgers, tallying three goals and one assist. Typically, Rutgers leans on redshirt senior attack Scott Klimchak who was held to only one assist and two shots. “We were talking about number 29 (Klimchak) all week,” said Stony Brook head coach Jim

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Rooney had a goal and an assist in the win vs. Rutgers.

Nagle. Next, the Seawolves will host Maryland who just came off a win against the nations top men’s lacrosse team, Duke. The game will be Saturday at 1p.m. at Lavalle Stadium. Last year Stony Brook lost at Maryland and will look to stay competitive at home against the projected new No. 1 in the country.

They held Albany to just 33 percent shooting from the field in the first half. With 12:39 left to go in the second half, Stony Brook seemed to be in control, leading 42-29. But, a 9-0 run by the Great Danes would trim SBU’s lead to four points with just over ten minutes to play. Goodman would respond for the Seawolves with a key three pointer that would put an end to Albany’s run. The shot would begin an 18-7 run for Stony Brook, which would result in SBU taking a 60-45 lead with just 4:18 remaining. The Great Danes would make a late push, getting within six points with under a minute left in the game. But, key late free throws made by sophomores Miranda Jenkins and Brittany Snow helped secure the victory for Seawolves. Stony Brook was able to successfully slow down the highest scoring offense in the conference on Saturday. They limited Albany to just 35.4 percent shooting from the field, and also held them to just 4-of-23 from beyond the arc in the game. They also did a terrific job

of limiting the America East’s leader in points scored, Shereesha Richards. The sophomore forward was limited to just nine points, well below her season average of 20.2 points per game. SBU was also able to get to the line much more frequently then their opponent on Saturday, attempting 35 free throws on the day, compared to just 10 by the Great Danes. 25 of those attempts came in the second half. The Seawolves finished the season with an overall record of 22-7, after finishing just 14-16 the previous year. Stony Brook will enter the America East tournament as a hot team, as they won their final seven games to end the regular season. Their quest for an America East championship will begin on Friday at noon. They will be heavily favored to win against a UMBC squad that finished with a 4-24 overall record, and a 3-13 record in conference play. If they win against the Retrievers they will move on to a semi-finals matchup on Sunday. The America East tournament will take place at the SEFCU Arena at the University of Albany.