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NEWS PG. 05
Reviews
A New Year Away From Home
SG Update
We’ve even got something for the gleeks!
What the Tigers were up to over break.
At Your Leisure
RIT Students Compete in Collegiate Skydiving
Winter driving hazards?
Competition
What will Global Village’s rooms look like?
Academic Senate
Destler speaks about the quarter/semester
switch.
Jumping out of a plane is safe, right?
What Monster Are You?
Take the quiz that people are howling about.
Plowing The Way To Safety
It keeps falling, they keep shoveling it away.
LEISURE PG. 09
DEAD LINE:
FEATURES PG. 14
A look at the future of our virtual past.
Ghostbusters comes to our silver screen.
Should video games return to their roots?
Word On The Street
Who is your favorite video game character?
Understanding Your Media Shelf-life
Just how long will your VHS tapes last?
RIT/ROC Forecast
Retrograde Gaming
Preserving Virtual Worlds
Infographic: The Brewing Process
How does a delicious beer get made?
VIEWS PG. 13
SPORTS PG. 18
RIT Rings
Some guy pees on his floor. Let’s hope he
doesn’t have a roommate.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Broom
Submit online at rit.edu/sg/signatures/submit
Quidditch for muggles!
Cover photograph by Trevor Reid
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Michael Conti
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NEWS EDITOR
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FEATURES/LEISURE EDITOR
SPORTS/VIEWS EDITOR
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miserable, as student representatives began digging trenches on the front lines of the quarter/semester
RETURN OF THE LOUNGES
CREATION OF GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
battlefield.
Recently, many of the dorm lounges have been outfitted to serve as quads
A new subset of the Academic Senate is being created. The proposed
reason than a fear of change. I may soon be proved wrong. That’s fine, I don’t mind being wrong. However,
John Howard
it seems I wasn’t aware of the entire reasoning behind the switch.
According to Matt Danna, our esteemed SG president, the semester switch comes at the end of a long line
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Sam McCord
of changes designed to halt RIT’s hemorrhaging of students. It is the last variable that can be changed keep
and quints. However, Mary Niedermaier, director of Housing Operations,
General Education Committee will address concerns with classes
had “great news” to share about the state of lounges. “RIT will begin to
that don’t satisfy a major requirement for a specific major but may
undergo converting 10 percent of the original lounge rooms back into
still enrich a student’s experience and fill the electives he or she
lounges and the doing the same for next year.” This will cause space is-
might need for graduation. The GEC must first be created and there
sues, but the effects have yet to be determined.
must be a revision of current policies to make room for the GEC’s
students from transferring or dropping out of the university. It’s the last light switch to try before realizing
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Kurt Ingerick, associate director of Facilities in Housing Operations,
DESTLER ON CALENDAR CHANGES
if the quarter system isn’t to blame? Evidently they’ve tried everything else. Could issues of school spirit,
showed a model of a basic Global Village suite, which features bedrooms
President William Destler opened the discussion on the calendar
lack of retention, and a general distaste for the school all be fixed by updating the calendar?
What worries me is this: What happens if this doesn’t change anything? Where does the university stand
James Arn, Emily Bogle, Brendan Cahill,
Justin Claire, Leanne Cushing, Rachel Hart,
new duties.
GLOBAL VILLAGE ROOM PLANS
the bulb has burnt out.
Emily Mohlmann
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WRITERS
THE LAST VARIABLE
ACADEMIC SENATE
At the last Student Government meeting (see pg. 5), the Great Calendar Debate seemed to finally be
When I last wrote about this, I predicted that RIT would remain on the quarter system if for no other
Emily Bogle
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ONLINE EDITOR
SG UPDATE
drawing to a close. When the process started months ago, I could see the road ahead would be long and
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Andy Rees
that are more spacious than a typical RIT dorm room. Along with the
changes stating, “There seems to be an undercurrent that there’s
Sadly, I won’t be around to find out. But Dr. Destler will be. Regardless of what Student Government,
room being much wider, it will contain a bed with drawers underneath,
a possibility that this decision has already been made.” Destler
Stephen Leljedal, Laura Mandanas, Alex Pagliaro,
Academic Senate and Staff Council decide they want in an institute calendar, Banjo Bill is the man who
a built-in closet and shelves for open storage above the bed. Most suite
wanted to take the time to emphasize that, although he did have
Moe Sedlak, Amanda Szczepanski, Madeleine
will ultimately make the call. If RIT does wind up on a semester system, the results will walk hand in hand
configurations will include four singles and one double, and about half
the final say, the debate and discussion, the opinion of each college,
Villavicencio, Chelsea Watson
with his reputation, his legacy.
the suites will have kitchens and half will not.
ART
ART DIRECTOR
Kelvin Patterson
STAFF DESIGNERS
AD DESIGNER
According to Ingerick, they are about “a month and a half from making
if things don’t, then what? RIT isn’t a horse that you can just take out behind the barn and put it out of its
a final decision.” One of the issues that must be settled is whether “the
misery. This brick city will continue to live on, bleeding students.
chair has arms or not.”
Whatever happens, happens. All we can do in the meantime is cross our fingers and hope. Because, in 10
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SENIOR STAFF DESIGNER
If things change, fantastic. I’m always for having an alma mater that people enjoy attending. Although,
Evan Anthony
Jena Buckwell, Nicholas Tassone
years, when I come back to campus for an alumni event I paid too much to attend, maybe the faces around
Steve Pfost
Andy Rees
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CALENDAR CHANGE TESTIMONY
To get a better idea of which colleges supported which calendar, a
Brennan Coon, a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS),
vote was held. Although many voted, others opted to abstain and
was invited to speak about his experiences with changing from quarters
discuss the issue further with their staff. The Saunders College of
to semesters. When HWS first informed students that they were chang-
Business, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences,
ing the academic calendar, Coon expressed, “I didn’t really like it, I was
College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and National Technical
very comfortable with the quarter system.” However, the transition was
Institute of the Deaf were the dominant voices in the discussion
smooth, and Coon ended up liking the semester system.
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and showed favor for semesters. The Kate Gleason College of Engi-
“We were given the ‘T’ book outlining everything we needed to know
neering, on the other hand, expressed a preference for the current,
about transitioning,” said Coon. For him, the shift was generally a posi-
unchanged quarter system with a staff vote of 47 to 18. The remain-
tive experience. “It just worked out really well … I didn’t have to take any
ing colleges are scheduled to discuss the issue further at the next
extra classes to catch up.” He also appreciated the fact that because he
Senate meeting.
was able to stay with the same class longer, he was able to get to know
In the event that RIT sticks to quarters, SCOB showed a preference
his classmates better. All that aside, Coon realizes that the change still
for either the split winter or late start. GCCIS, on the other hand,
must have been difficult. “I’m sure there was a lot more going on behind
disagreed and expressed a definite dislike for both aforementioned
the scenes … but it all worked out.”
The question of how relatable this experience would be to RIT was
options. However, there is one thing that every speaker seemed to
agree upon: how little information was given about the changes.
brought up by Philip Amsler, a third year Mechanical Engineering major
Most speakers also had similar concerns about how the conversion
and representative of Resident Hall Associate. Although Coon agreed that
would impact the co-op program and studying abroad.
the two were very different colleges, Karey Pine, director of Center for
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To conclude, Destler also stated that any conversion would
be expensive.
COLLEGES VOTE FOR SEMESTERS
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Trevor
matter to me,” he said.
however, there will be some space set aside for upperclassmen.
here will be a little bit brighter. I’d like that.
Lisa Barnes
PHOTO EDITOR
It was reiterated that “freshmen are indeed prioritized for housing,”
and the general feeling amongst the student body are all factors
that he would like to take into consideration. “The input really does
A f i na l de c i sion w i l l b e made i n Febr ua r y, a nd i f t he In-
Campus Life and advisor of Student Government, warned Senate “not to
st it ute moves to semester s, it w i l l t ake t hree year s to
get caught up on the differences between the schools” and focus on find-
completely transition.
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While many agreed that changing to semesters may not necessarily be
a bad thing, SG representatives acknowledge that many of their constitu-
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ents prefer the quarter system.
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PLOWING THE WAY TO SAFETY
by Emily Bogle | photographs by Steve Pfost
Starting with a few inches on the ground and
Operations Facilities. FMS is in charge of the
to effectively clear them. Colony’s issues are
24/7, and up to 12 students are employed to
His objective is to make the campus as safe as
more to come in the forecast, it seems as if
academic side of campus while the Housing
caused by the smaller parking lots making it
supplement the work when they are available.
possible for people to get around in an effective
it’s constantly snowing at RIT. No matter how
Operations manages the walkways, parking
tricky for plows to navigate and remove snow.
hard we try, we step in deep slush; our shoes
lots and roads around the residence halls,
Residents have a tendency to park their cars
are covered with salt; snowflakes falls in our
apartments and the current “work in progress,”
over the sidewalks, allowing less room for the
clearing snow at around 4 a.m. He notes that
salting, we plow ... Salt is very corrosive for metal,
student, Lynne Adams. “They don’t do a good
eyes; and, no matter where we are on campus,
Global Village. A company contracted by
small plows to do their jobs.
ramps and stairs are the most difficult areas
concrete and paver stones [small, decorative
job salting,” said Kylie Madigan, also a first year
the wind gusts in our faces. Another exciting
Wilmorite manages Park Point.
day in a city enduring Lake Effect Snow, due to
its proximity to Lake Ontario.
The Lake Effect is a weather phenomenon
way. “Since I’ve been here we have been smarter
[snow] on campus either,” according to first
about it [the way we do things]. Instead of
year Biomedical Photographic Communications
to clear on campus, but they also require the
bricks or stones on walkways].” When possible,
Biomedical Photographic Communications
see areas that they’re missing, certainly we
most attention because people run a higher
FMS now uses an agricultural pot ash that
major. “And when they do salt, they over salt
manpower to clear the snow themselves, so
reinforce it with [Boon & Sons],” said Ingerick.
risk of falling them. “The more condensed the
isn’t as harsh on the walkways and the ground
they contract the work to Boon & Sons, Inc.,
“From a sustainability stand point, we look for
area is with buildings and landscaping, the
surrounding it; it is also more environmentally
more intricate the job is.”
friendly. He insists that while new technologies
Housing Operations does not have the
“We haven’t had complaints this year. If we
Chris Furnare, the Grounds Foreman at FMS,
says that in the morning, they usually start
“It makes me mad when they don’t plow in
Rochester. They don’t really do much about
and your shoes get all gross,” Adams added.
“They just seem to wait for [the snow] to melt,”
that occurs when a considerable amount
which is a property maintenance company
excessive salting and reassess so that they
of cold air crosses over a body of warmer
based in North Chili located less than 10
don’t dump so much in certain areas.” Ingerick
These condensed areas are especially difficult
water. According to the Weather Channel’s
miles from campus. Kurt Ingerick, associate
is glad to hear students’ feedback so that snow
when the snow is falling during the day and FMS
makes it effective rather than trying new
removal, it is important to be prepared for
removal can be improved.
has to compete with foot traffic when clearing.
chemicals that may hurt more than help.
what the weather might bring. Things you
can help snow removal, it’s the diligence that
said Madigan.
While there is no quick solution to snow
Storm Encyclopedia, this creates an unstable
director of Facilities in Housing Operations,
temperature profile that causes clouds to build
said their standard has been to eliminate ice
snow and dump it on land downwind. Due to
on the walkways. So far, their efforts have
parking lots, roads and walkways so that
as possible, but it is frustrating when students,
this excess flurry, RIT must work harder to
been successful.
faculty, staff and students safely access the
faculty and staff are walking or standing directly
academic side. They do most of the work
in front of the plows. If people take a minute to
shape,” said Eric Tripp, a third year Electrical
complexes have traditionally been the most
themselves, but they contract a company to
step to the side they “would have a clear path and
Engineering major. “Sometimes it’s hard for
inappropriate footwear since high heels, Vans
difficult areas to clear. Perkins is notorious
clear the bigger lots on campus, including
[FMS] could clear the snow effectively,” he says.
them [to plow] because cars are parked in
and leather soled shoes do not provide much
the way,” said Leah Andrews, a fourth year
traction. “Just wear boots and winter isn’t so
Mathematics student.
bad,” said Furnare.
clear walkways and roads for the safety of its
students, faculty and staff.
There are two departments responsible for
Perkins Green and Colony Manor Apartment
For the rest of the campus, FMS clears the
snow removal and maintenance on campus:
for its small walkways with 90 degree turns,
E, G, S and U lots. There are approximately
Facilities Management Services and Housing
making it an arduous task for small plows
14 people on staff who maintain the campus
6 News | 01.15.09
Furnare says that the staff tries to be as courteous
Furnare says that RIT is utilizing the best
technologies and strategies for snow removal.
Students’ reactions were mixed when asked
heard when you were little still ring true
how they feel about snow removal on campus.
whether you are a student, faulty or staff
“The walkways don’t seem to be in terrible
member. Wear warm coats, hats, gloves
and boots. Many falls can be attributed to
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Here is a synopsis of the brewing process:
RIT FORECAST
illustrations by Maria Vallese
ROC FORECAST
compiled by Chelsea Watson
COMEDIAN EARL DAVID REED
The Comedy Club. 2235 Empire Blvd. Webster. 10
while this Friday? Win up to $200 dollars in prizes by
p.m. Comedian Earl David Reed is a radio host,
answering trivia questions. Food will be available.
amateur body builder, and one-time opener for Jay
Cost: $1.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
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CAB’S COUCH POTATO
SDC Lobby. 9:30 p.m. Need something fun and worth your
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Leno. Check out his stand up, and maybe he’ll show
you his six-pack. Cost: $9.
THE BOOK OF ELI
Judson Pool. 1 - 4 p.m. Come show your team spirit.
Regal Henrietta. 525 Marketplace Dr.
They’re up against SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Geneseo.
Denzel Washington stars in this futuristic post-
Now, that’s three for the price of... none! Cost: Free
apocalyptic America thriller about a man who
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
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must protect a book that may hold the key to
SUNDAY
1.
Malted barley is soaked in hot water
to release the malt sugars.
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MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND
DIVING TRIPLE MEET
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SWING DANCING
saving humanity. Of course, it’s never that simple.
Student Life Center. 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Walking the Quarter
Also starring Mila Kunis and Gary Oldman. Cost:
Mile doesn’t constitute as enough exercise. Get your body
check with your local movie theater.
moving and learn a few dance moves to impress your
and cheer your team on. Or, if you have the guts,
try some karaoke. Cost: Your drink of choice. (21+)
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THURSDAY
Building 77-A190. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Back again, Jon Roberts
(class of 1970) is a Senior Partner with a local law firm
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WEDNESDAY
sports bars besides the RITz. Explore Rochester
TUESDAY
MONDAY
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SECURITY CLEARANCE WORKSHOP
MONDAY
SUNDAY NFL TICKET AT PANORAMA
Panorama. 730 Elmgrove Rd. 7 p.m. There are other
SUNDAY
friends. Cost: Free.
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and was formerly employed by the CIA. He will conduct
3.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY DANCE LESSONS
it factors in the federal job search process. Seating is
Garth Fagan Dance Center. 50 Chestnut St. 11:30
limited! Contact: Sharitta Gross at sfgoce@rit.edu to
a.m. - 3p.m. Honor Martin Luther King by busting a
register. Cost: Free.
The solution is cooled and yeast is
added to begin fermentation.
move. Lessons are taught by actual members of the
world-renowned Garth Fagan dance troupe. People
TUESDAY
2.
The malt sugar solution is boiled
with Hops for seasoning.
a workshop on the security clearance process and how
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CAROLINE WERNER GANNETT LECTURE SERIES:
MICHAEL SINGER
with or without dance experience are welcome.
Cost: Removing the Macarena from your repertoire.
Carlson Auditorium. 8 - 10 p.m. Learn something new.
Artist and architect Michael Singer comes to speak on
OPEN MIC NIGHT
“Regenerative design in the public realm.” Cost: Free.
lovin’cup. Parkpoint. 8:30 p.m. Do you sing, play an
instrument or think you can? Show the world your
WEDNESDAY
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OASIS INFORMATION WEEK
talent. Cost: Free.
SAU lobby. 12 - 2 p.m. The Organization for the Alliance
of Students from the Indian Subcontinent is holding an
JEFF DUNHAM
information session about each of the seven countries it
Blue Cross Arena. One War Memorial Sq. 7:30
represents. Cost: Free.
p.m. You’ve probably seen him on comedy central.
Now, see the comedian and ventriloquist with his
THURSDAY
4.
8 Leisure | 01.15.09
The yeast ferments the sugars
releasing CO2 and ethyl alcohol.
5.
When the main fermentation is complete
the beer is bottled with a little bit of
added sugar to provide the carbonation.
(http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html)
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CAB’S THURSDAY NIGHT CINEMA: GHOSTBUSTERS
twisted puppets live. Cost: $42.50.
Ingle Auditorium. 10:00 p.m. Who you gonna call…
Ghostbusters! Get your fill before the next installment
comes out. Cost: Homework productivity for a night.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECT WITH DJ NAPS
Dub Land Underground. 315 Alexander St. 10
p.m. Using keyboards, synths, and electronic and
acoustic percussion, this duo brings you the dance
music of the future. Hip-hop, reggae, dub, and
electronica are just some of their many eclectic
styles. Cost: $3. (18+)
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ing” simply cannot
GLEE: THE MUSIC
VOLUMES I AND II
BY EMILY BOGLE
ers of the Bonneville speed week all discouraged
The film is shot beautifully. The first-person
him. But somehow, through sheer determina-
perspectives speeding down the sands and
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kowitz (Tina) and Mark Salling (Puck) whose
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be her last t ime
solos, respectively “True Colors” and “Sweet
o n B r o a d w a y.
Caroline,” show more tonal control and promise.
A nd , t he p o w e r
Like the show, “Glee: The Music” is sickeningly
the distinguished
experience up into an original package: simple
in R iley’s “And I
sweet yet charming, but surprisingly, one of the
voices of similar
guitar and a soft voice conveying observations
of the world.
JULY FLAME
overpowering in-
– like her first two works – and features only sub-
st r u ment a l s or
tle accompaniment. She has wrapped all of her
The director’s cut of “Glee’s” pilot aired
A m Tel l i ng You
soundtrack’s downfalls is believed to be one of
Opening for Colin Meloy, lead singer of
artists that can be
last May, and by mid-September, you
I’m Not G oi ng ”
the show’s strengths: it’s underproduced. Al-
the Decemberists, on a solo acoustic tour,
distracting. Addi-
As a test, I listened to the record while doing
were hooked. With every passing week,
w i l l send c h i l l s
though the unpolished arrangements are effec-
I discovered Laura Veirs in high school.
tionally, her wide
some research, editing a few photographs, and
you were in a little deeper. Now, you’re
down your spine.
tive when accompanied by visuals and amusing
She had just released her sixth album,
cat alog means
even writing this article. Like its predecessors,
a self-proclaimed Gleek and waiting for the
Unfortunately, even with all that talent, the
story lines, the simple and all-too-clean instru-
“Saltbreakers” (2007), following two re-
you don’t have to
this album is an easy listen and very enjoyable.
next episode just isn’t going cut it. Have no fear,
soundtrack definitely has its weaknesses.
mentals don’t leave much for musical depth.
put the album on
It stands on its own as a great addition to her
“Glee: The Music” is here; but before you shell out
$12 (per disc), consider this:
For one, the vocal abilities of Cory Monteith
And while we’re on the subject of “clean,”
(Finn Hudson) and Dianna Agron (Quinn Fab-
songs like “Gold Digger” undergo massive omis-
cent albums, “Carbon Glacier” (2004) and
“Year of Meteors” (2005).
Right away, I found it the perfect kind of mu-
repeat but can, instead, enjoy hours of diverse
music career and is certainly up for the task of
tunage.
the “homework” playlist. Try it free by stream-
With any soundtrack (or album) purchase
ray) are nowhere near their co-stars’, and the
sions. Isn’t that what Disney Channel is for? This
sic to accompany schoolwork. Something about
With her latest release, “July Flame” (2010),
comes a number of expectations; a high replay
producers’ choice to highlight them on certain
only reinforces the kiddie bop impression that
her tunes playing in the background made it
Veirs adds over a dozen new songs to her reper-
value, a set of tracks that can stand alone with-
tracks is somewhat questionable. Agron’s “You
resonates when combed with the co-ed chorus-
easier to focus on the task at hand, helping me
toire. For most of this album, she returns to her
out visuals, and more than a handful of songs
Keep Me Hang in’ On” is one of the weakest
es. (Doubtful? Just listen to “My Life Would Suck
get work done more efficiently than before. The
roots. Shedding both her record label and her
counted price starting on Jaunary 12.
worth owning. Many of the tracks of “Glee: The
songs of the soundtrack, leaving the listener an
Without You.”)
indie/folk blend is easy on the ears without the
usual ensemble, “July Flame” is self-published
BY ALEX PAGLIARO
Music” do these well while others simply don’t.
“I’ve had better” feel, and her predominant back-
This soundtrack is a must-have for hardcore
The soundtrack is built upon a very strong
ing vocals on “Bust A Move” is almost a distrac-
Gleeks who plan on collecting every track with
set of performers. Lea Michele (Rachel), Mat-
tion. As for Monteith’s three solo tracks, they
a dedication that would put Star Wars memo-
thew Morrison (Mr. Shuester) and Amber Riley
are entirely skippable.
(Mercedes) bring the album to life. Morrison’s
rabilia collectors to shame. (By the way, bonus
Being the show’s supposed male (teen) super-
tracks are available for download on iTunes.) For
those of you with a mild appreciation, just wait
theater experience shines through with each
star, Monteith’s talent is undeniably underdevel-
verse and chorus, emitting a sense of liveli-
oped and weak without Michele or the rest of
for the DVD release to experience the full en-
ness and emotion in every line. Although he’ll
the cast to bail him out. (And he’s featured in 14
tertainment value; and, in the meantime, a few
music downloads may suffice. Or, if you’re like
never win a rap-off with his versions of “Gold
out of the 34 releases, second only to Michele’s
Digger” and “Bust A Move,” Morrison’s mash-
19!) His vocals may fit classic rock songs such as
me, you could just wait until a family member
up of “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” and “Young
“Don’t Stop Believing,” but other than that, they
purchases the complete soundtrack.
Girl” is the epitome of the show’s creativity and
are suited for little more than an autotuned and
charm. Michele’s “Don’t Rain On My Parade” will
robotic backing vocal track. I’d rather hear more
likely ensure that her stint on “Spring Awaken-
from the cast’s underrated members: Jenna Ush-
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BY MADELEINE VILLAVICENCIO
ing it from NPR and look for the release later in
January.
“July Flame” is available on Amazon MP3 at a dis-
WHAT MONSTER ARE YOU? by Emily Bogle
AT YOUR LEISURE 12.18.09
BY JOHN HOWARD
Have you ever noticed that something isn’t quite
e. Playing pranks on the living, and maybe some
How do you react when you get angry?
right with you? Have you ever felt rotten inside,
standup.
a. I pull out all of my diva moves. Scream, cry
and threaten.
but not exactly sure how much? Then this quiz
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c. I start smashing things.
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How would people describe you?
anyone who tries to outshine me.
d. I’m definitely a hot head, and I can’t seem to
You know what the worst part of
a. Singing diva with a bite.
b. Usually, I’m fairly reserved, but I tend to go into
keep my mouth shut.
e. Get revenge.
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EDUCATION classes in 2008.
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which researchers attribute to the
1886 cost $8 per term for students
grocery shopping is? Realizing
b. Party animal that stays up all night.
“beast mode” at night.
radiation exposure of cell PHONE use.
constant SUNLIGHT of the region.
studying drawing and $12 per term
you forgot the eggs when
c. A big guy/gal with an eye on the prize.
c. Despite my size, I’m a bit of a lightweight and
for students studying PAINTING and
you’re already halfway home.
d. A true fire-breather.
end up trashing the place.
What is your beauty secret?
modeling.
Enter curse word of the week.
e. Rotten sense of humor.
d. I prefer parties outside because I can be a bit of
a. Singing while eating keeps the tentacles
a fire hazard indoors.
young.
The amount of SUNLIGHT hitting
If you thought your blackberry
PHONE was expensive, consider
the Earth’s surface every second in
comparing it to the 20K diamond
pounds is more than the WEIGHT of a
studded GoldVish ‘Le Million’ Piece
MacBook Air (4.3 lbs).
Unique, which retails at
Thirty-four percent of American
list feature that is quite possibly
Where do you feel the most comfortable?
e. I take as much as I can get for free and hit on
b. Hours of combing and the moon’s glow keeps
of the Clowns of America
the best thing to happen to the
a. Surrounded by terracotta with partial sunlight.
every girl. I usually get into fights, but my wit
my fur shiny.
WEIGHT is a key indicator for that
International, a gathering place for
supermarket since the leg holes
b. A good suburban sprawl outside of London by
always triumphs in the end.
c. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
person’s life success; babies born
serious clown performers**.
in the pushcart baskets. Not only
day; the woods by night.
does this tool organize and sort
c. On an island with a lot of space for my work
What do you look for in a companion?
e. Allowing nature and worms, to cover me when
your selections in terms of food
and my goats.
a. Obedience, warmth and a love for show tunes.
I sleep.
departments, but it also offers
d. Caves. The more stalagmites, the better.
b. Someone willing to hold me down when I get
a floor layout of your selected
e. Wherever people are just standing around, like
too rough.
RESULTS
store location to maximize
waiting rooms or cemeteries.
c. Someone with a kind eye and isn’t afraid of
Mostly As: Audrey II from “Little Shop of
heights.
Horrors”
men, with a net worth of $20
under 5.5 lbs are 15 percent more
MILLION or more, admit to having
likely to drop out of high SCHOOL.
paid for sex in their lifetime;
Wegman’s website has a shopping
of the eight clown commandments
Research shows that a newborn’s
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Twenty percent of similarly well-off
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WOMEN have done the same.
offered “Dance Dance Revolution”
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Mechanics Association.
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CARTOON BY BEN RUBIN AND JAMIE DOUGLAS
shopping productivity. What’s
d. Minty gum to keep my breath “fiery fresh.”
next? A Wegman’s iPhone app?
How are your classes this quarter?
d. Someone who likes a little heat but won’t
You’ve got a beautiful voice and an insatiable
Check out the “Shopping” link at
a. I try to take classes that allow me to express
provoke my temper.
hunger. You prefer others to do your bidding,
http://wegmans.com and get your
myself so that I can get graded for being me.
e. Looks that kill, and someone who doesn’t mind
but you’re very particular about what you want.
produce freak on.
b. I make up for my restless nights during class.
dirt under my fingernails, or anywhere else.
Easily jealous, you need someone that will always
care for you and supply you with fresh blood
c. I’m still having trouble with scissors, and they
WORD OF THE WEEK
won’t let me move up.
You meet someone you’re interested in. What do
OGRESS:
d. I try to avoid classes that oftentimes involve
you do next?
Do you tend to blackout each month? You might
n. a female ogre.
debates because I tend to get hot-headed.
a. Entertain them with a song and then if he/
want to be wary around full moons because you
The fourth installment of the
e. The only reason I show up is to get cheap
she’s willing, maybe a little nibbling.
tend to lose control, ending up with tattered
“Shrek” series, “Shrek Forever
laughs by pulling pranks on the teacher and
b. Ask him/her out on a date coinciding with the
clothes and bloodied hands. While some may dig
After,” which features the familiar
interpreter.
next full moon.
your late night habits, they probably aren’t too
c. Ask him/her to step closer so I can get a
keen on the howling or mauling.
green face and his lovely _ogress_
voiced by Cameron Diaz, is set to
You are most likely to be watching. . .
better look.
Mostly Cs: Cyclops
release late in May.
a. “Glee.” I love when the kids belt it. I’m hoping
d. Barbeque a feast for him/her without starting
You may not be at the top of your class, but you
Definition taken from
http://merriam-webster.com
for an agriculture related episode soon.
the grill.
are in tune with your feelings. Your good eye
b. “New Moon.” It’s great that the media is finally
e. Don a tacky suit and charm him/her with
helps you see simplicity and beauty everywhere,
becoming more open-minded.
crude jokes.
but a little depth perception could help.
Sometimes your size gets in the way; it’s not easy
c. “The Princess and the Frog.” Finally, Disney
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
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Marketplace Mall map.
accomplishments.”
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“Today’s goals are tomorrow’s
4
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
OVERSEEN & OVERHEARD
Difficulty Rating: Medium
SUDOKU
Difficulty Rating: Medium
6
4
“Last time I sweat
Mostly Bs: Werewolf
“Uh… School bus crashed. “I don’t really remember
this much was when
Seven kids dead.
my first wife.”
I saw my first boob.”
Raptors.”
FACULTY MEMBER NEAR VISITOR LOT.
MALE STUDENT TO FEMALE
STUDENT, STAIRWELL OF
WALLACE LIBRARY
RANDOM EDITOR IN CHIEF WITH
FAKE POLICE RADIO VOICE
has a cartoon for those challenged by depth
What gift would you love to receive?
for someone to love a person who is more than
perception, but the plot is a little tricky.
a. A little more sun.
three stories tall.
d. Anything on SyFy. I’m really at home with the
b. Clothes that stretch.
Fantasy genre.
c. A monocle.
Known for your short temper and fiery
e. Late night HBO. Sometimes it’s funny, and
d. Golden jewels.
outbursts, you tend to want things done your
sometimes there are boobs. Win-win.
e. Attention.
way. Burning bridges, hillsides and townspeople
What do you find yourself doing on a typical
What is your biggest weakness?
wary of princes, because they often lead to an
Saturday night?
a. I’m very sensitive to the cold and weed killer.
unhappy ending.
a. Sitting at home, waiting for something warm-
b. Silver bullets. And I don’t know where people
blooded to come my way.
keep finding them.
You’re used to being the center of attention,
Mostly Ds: Dragon
is not the easiest way to meeting new people. Be
Mostly Es: Betelgeuse from “Beetlejuice”
b. Typical bro stuff – Howling, shape shifting, and
c. Faulty depth perception and slow speed.
willing to do anything for a laugh from the
NOW ACCEPTING YOUR TWEETS! Send your Overseen and Overhead texts or emails with
looking for women.
d. Missiles and the scent of a virgin. (But who
living or the dead. Always showing off your
the phrase “Overseen and Overheard” in the subject line to leisure@reportermag.com. Or
c. Hammering away and scaring people off my
could be immune to that?)
(scaring) abilities, you make a lasting first
submit them via Twitter by directing submissions @reportermag with #OnO.
property.
e. Hearing my name three times. I have to tell the
impression. But deep down inside, past the ugly
d. Just flying around, burning up the pavement.
ladies/fellas that twice is more than enough.
suits and crudeness, there is a sweet side dying
to get out.
13 Preserving
VIRTUAL WORLDS
The Preserving Creative America program is
Since being assigned to the research project,
addressing such an issue by deciding what parts
Phelps, along with faculty and student help, have
of our society we want to document for future
been determining ways to save the video games
“You pay attention to the little details like if this
generations. By having media stored in various
details. “I’m doing a lot of the grunt work, making
game was in color,” Moreau said. “In the future, if
forms, it will ensure that the cultural content
sure everything is able to be video captured and
an emulator was done up for this game, then you
taking screen shots,” said Eric Moreau, a Game
want to preserve that original feel to it.”
The program is a project devoted to recording
Design graduate student. Over the summer,
Communication with the other universities
and storing digital files such as motion pictures,
the team set up a series of computers that had
involved with Preserving Virtual Worlds wasn’t
different operating systems, which included
too much of a challenge. Phone conferences are
television, news, video games and art.
With video games being such a dominant force
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and even Windows
scheduled, emails and Google documents are sent
in the daily lifestyle of students, it is no surprise
XP, and tried a variety software and operating
back and forth, updates are made to the project’s
that RIT’s contribution to the project involves
system combinations to learn which was the
Wiki, and face-to-face meetings happen when
the preservation of the gaming world. By helping
optimal combination to preserve old games and
needed.
create the means to preserve video games, the
run them at their fullest potential.
For the video capture portion, the study featured
project are doing a lot of library stuff and certain
aims to apply it to turn dying digital formats into
a test pool of five games used to build tests for
kinds of metadata,” said Heather Arbiter, a Game
Design and Development graduate
In 2007, the Digital Preservation
st udent who is also work ing on
Program of the Library of Congress
the project. With new video games
created eight partnerships for part
coming out every week, the process
of its Preserving Creative America
needed to store data on the whole
i n it i at iv e. A long w it h R I T, t he
game must be easy and consume
University of Illinois, Stanford, and
only a small amount of time per
the University of Maryland gathered
game. “What we were trying to come
to create a proposal for the Preserving
up with is best practice, not a full
Virtual Worlds Project. The study
fledged implementation. What we’re
re ceived one of t he P re ser v i ng
exploring is what needs to be stored
Creative America’s Congressional
and how could it be coded,” Phelps
grants given as a smaller part of
said.
the National Dig ital Information
Currently, the project is still in
Infrastructure Preservation Program.
progress and will be wrapping up at
The NDIIPP is a collective effort in
the end of spring quarter. All of the
the Library of Congress to develop
partners on the grant are trying to get
a strategy to collect, preserve and
together another proposal to continue
make available dig ital mater ial
this work. The RIT team has also been
communicating with the people at the
“We’re trying to research how you
Strong Museum of Play, looking into a
store a game, or [what to do] when
ILLUSTRATIONS BY JAMIE DOUGLAS
14 Features | 01.15.09
“The other university students [who] are on the
project, known as Preserving Virtual Worlds,
and documents.
BY LEANNE CUSHING
the first time.
will be available to pass on to future generations.
documented, archival evidence.
IN THE PAST, people took t he most
significant parts of their lives: photographs, jewelry or music, put them
in a capsule, and buried them. Eventually, this capsule would be dug up
and act as a snapshot i nto l ife 50
years ago for a new generat ion. In
our time, however, many aspects of
our culture, like pictures, news and
music are all contained in the virtual world. How will this affect future
generations looking back on our time
and how we lived?
generation who potentially may be seeing it for
possible partnership on their efforts
you decide to make a game a part of the collection
matrixing out what worked for recording video
for future generations,” explained Andrew Phelps,
and sound. To record the video being captured
research and set up is done, RIT may help in
chair of the Department of Interactive Games &
and store it on the computer’s hard drive, the
providing support to developing the software
Media at RIT and head of RIT’s portion of the study.
team came up with a program called “Fraps.”
and systems needed to record current and future
RIT’s purpose in the project is to try and develop
Classics like Atari’s “Star Raiders” were strung
video games.
a process for saving programmed information
through a camcorder from the platform’s line out,
“It’s a nice project to be involved in, in the
and video from video games to preserve them for
recorded, and then displayed on the TV so that
sense that usually we’re making games in this
future generations. By having this kind of data
the test team could see what they were playing.
department,” said Phelps. “It’s a chance to do
stored, future generations can see the earlier
Moreau explained, “it was just a matter of editing
something that could have a much larger impact
stages of video game development and determine
down the video that we did capture to a point that
on the gaming community as a whole.”
trends in what was popular when.
was presentable, so you would just be getting the
“I think it’s defined and understood by pretty
game.”
of digital preservation. After the preliminary
By helping lay down the foundations for a
system to preserve the virtual world, RIT is
much everyone I sit down with. They sort of
Aside from recording gameplay, there are a
get, ‘oh yeah, that is a problem’ and so I think
number of details that the team needed to log and
helping save the most addicting aspect of our
culture since Willy Higinbotham, the American
that it fits with RIT’s vision of being somewhat
couldn’t get straight from the game. Things like
physicist who created one of the ver y f irst
applied. It gives us a wonderful set of partners
how it was played, in what atmosphere you could
v ideo games, “Tennis for Two.” Pending on
to work with,” said Phelps. If video games aren’t
find the game, what system was needed to play,
what the Library of Congress decides, RIT may
preserved, a big part of what the college-aged
and the complexity of code needed to develop the
continue developing a system to save virtual
generation did will be lost.
games are all important topics to present to a later
world media.
15
UNDERSTANDING
YOUR MEDIA
SHELF-LIFE
by Brendan Cahill | illustrations by Stu Barnes
If
VINYL LPS
VHS TAPES
VINYL RECORDS have been
VHS TAPES have been in use
CDS, DVDS AND BLU-RAY discs
HARD DRIVES are ubiquitous
around in their current form
since 1977, and already, the oldest
are “optical media.” These are
today. You have one in your
MAGNETIC HARD
DRIVES
computer, and you might have
since 1948. They never really
examples are almost unusable.
very versatile and can be used
went out of style as audiophiles
Videotapes use a magnetized
for a variety of uses: audio, video,
one or two more on your desk
have always preferred the analog
ribbon to store their information,
video games, data storage and
for data storage or backup. On
sound of a vinyl LP to the digital
and as time goes on, the tapes
backup, and so on. The surface of
the RIT campus, there are tens
recordings found on CDs. In fact,
loose their magnetism. The binder
the disc is read by a laser. As such,
of thousands of these devices
33 1/3 rpm vinyl LPs are most
that holds the magnetic material
surface scratches can make serious
storing vast amounts of data.
commonly used as music media.
to the plastic ribbon is worn
damages. A significant drawback of
Hard drive capacity is constantly
away. This could be bad (or good)
using optical media is their relative
growing, but that only means that
that, since it’s simply a piece of
The nice thing about vinyl is
news for all those home videos
newness. CDs can wear out after as
more can be lost if one breaks. To
plastic with grooves cut in it; if
your parents shot when you were
few as 20 or 30 years, but can last
make sure that your hard drives
properly cared for, the recording
growing up. Data loss is usually
as long as the plastic they’re made
last, following the instructions
below:
can last as long as the plastic;
observable as early as 15 years
of. Still, it’s better to be safe than
potentially thousands of years.
after the tape was made; and after
sorry. These tips can keep your
•Hard disc drives use magnetic
Here’s what you can do to make
25-30 years, they can become
discs as good as new:
discs to store information. Keep
sure that your records survive to
unwatchable.
see the next millennium:
you’re anything like me, you have a shelf at home
OPTICAL MEDIA
•Do not to touch the playing
Tips to protect your videotapes
include:
•As with records and VHS tapes,
strong magnets away from your
keep optical discs in a controlled
them or risk data loss.
environment. This keeps the
•The discs inside a hard drive
surface because the oils on
•Don’t expose tapes (or any
plastic from warping, rendering
spin very fast. They are read by
your hands can damage the
magnetic media) to strong
the disc unreadable.
an arm that hovers just above
as a kid and they’re probably all VHS tapes. Possessed
surface layer.
magnetic fields. This brings the
•Avoid touching the surface of
the surface of the disc. Dropping
by feelings of nostalgia, you dig out the dust-covered
•Store records in their dust
risk losing data.
the disc. The oil on your fingers
a hard drive while it is running
VCR stored in the basement, plug it in, and pop in a
jackets when not in use.
•Keep tapes in a low humidity,
can etch the plastic.
can cause this arm to gouge the
tape. But as you sit there watching, you notice that it’s
•Always store in an upright
room temperature environment
•Buy quality discs. Low quality
surface of the disc, making it
position, not leaning to either side.
to prevent excess wear.
discs have been known to come
useless.
•Keep records in a controlled
•Keep the tapes clean and free
apart where their layers are
•Make sure your hard drive has
environment. Low humidity and
from dust and mold.
joined together.
stopped running and locked
a moderate temperature will
•If data loss becomes apparent,
•Be careful when writing on
before moving your machine.
stacked with all those old Disney movies you watched
not the same movie you saw 10 years ago; perhaps the
audio isn’t as crisp or the picture is a little fuzzy.
Media of any kind, not just VHS tapes, have a shelf life. All the CDs
in your collection, all the vinyl LPs in the attic, and all the VHS tapes
consider having a professional
discs with markers. Some
(Consult your users manual to
on your shelf will one day succumb to the ravages of time unless
transfer the data to a DVD.
markers will bleed through the
know to learn about when this
you’re careful. While nothing lasts forever, you can take measures
Home kits are available.
top layer of the disc, altering the
state has been achieved.)
way the laser light reflects off it.
•Always back media up!
to protect your media and ensure that it lasts as long as possible.
Not sure how to go about that? We at Reporter have done the
keep records from warping.
Consider investing in non-toxic
or non-abrasive markers such as
appropriate research. Here’s how you can keep your media safe for
TDK’s disk safe markers.
the many years to come.
•Glue can also have the same
corroding effects as markers;
therefore, use caution when
applying homemade disk covers.
Through all of this, it’s important to remember that there is no “best” format of media; what you should use and how you should
protect it from harm depends on a variety of factors. These factors include: what you’re doing with your media, how much
information needs to be stored, and how much you are willing to spend. As long as you follow these tips, you can ensure that
those videos of your fourth grade piano recital will be preserved for posterity.
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17
BYO3B: Bring Your Own Broom
by Rachel Hart | photographs by Trevor Reid
One cold winter morning after a trip to the
elevated goalposts on their opponents side.
Pennsylvania’s Middlebury College have already
C o r n e r St o r e, I w a l k e d o ut of N at h a n i e l
The goalkeepers guard these goals to prevent
solved t his dilemma. Coinciding w it h t he
Rochester Hall with my roommate only to be
t he opposing team f rom scor ing. For each
release of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
greeted by a sight I never could have imagined.
quaf f le t hat passes t h roug h t he goa l, t he
in 2005, Middlebury students founded a mock
On a makesh if t f ield, numerous st udent s
scoring team is awarded 10 points.
team and adapted the rules so that muggles
hopped around with brooms between their legs
The beaters use special bats to inter vene
could play. Their success helped them create
throwing dodge balls at each other. Questioning
bludgers, black hom ing bal ls enchanted to
an Intercollegiate Quidditch Association. Based
my own sanity seemed like the logical thing
distract a player by any means necessar y –
on Middlebury’s rules, a guide book for aspiring
t o do, but one t h i ng w a s for su r e: it w a s
including severe injury. It is a beater’s job to
Quidditch teams at other schools was created.
definitely more appealing than going back to
defend their teammates from the bludgers
With this guidebook, Mark Oswald, Todd Thieu
my homework. As I approached the field eating
and, ideally, aim them toward the direction
and Eric Madar have brought a little bit of magic
my peanut butter cup
to the RIT campus.
Christmas tree, the
The changes to
odd scene fell into
the rules are simple
a real it y af f ir m ing
and clever. Although
focus, they were
f lying
playing Quidditch.
are a physical
brooms
“[It’s] one of those
impossibilit y as
things you just have
f a r a s w e k n o w,
t o s e e t o b el ie v e,”
riding brooms while
describes third year
running is possible.
C o mp ut e r S c i e n c e
I t m a y l o o k s i l l y,
major Mark Oswald.
b ut w i z a rd s don’t
Oswald is one of the
care about that; so
t hree founders of
player s r u n ab out
t he Quidditch club
the f ield w ith a
now forming at RIT.
broom between their
For all you muggles
legs.
(non-w i za rd fol k)
A ll t he posit ions
out there, Quidditch
maintain their
is a sport played by
d u t i e s
the characters of JK
responsibilities, but
Rowling’s bestselling
t h e r e i s a c h a ng e
“Harry Potter” book
series, and now, dedicated fans are using their
imaginations to bring fantasy into reality.
a n d
in equipment. The
of their opponents.
quaffle is a slightly deflated volleyball that can
Finally, we have arguably the most important
be thrown or kicked through the goals. The
position, the seeker. The seeker’s only job is to
quaff le is slightly def lated because Quidditch
catch the golden snitch, a small gold winged
becomes a one-handed game as each player
The rules of Quidditch are fairly simple; picture
ball enchanted to avoid capture. Once a seeker
must be holding his or her broom up at all times.
a combination of rugby, lacrosse, basketball,
catches t he snitch, t heir team is awarded
Beaters throw dodge balls instead of bludgers to
soccer, baseball, and well, mysticism. In the
150 points, and the game is over. As you can
distract the opposing team members.
novels, the game is played completely in the air
probably imagine, the team that catches the
with players riding on flying broomsticks. Each
snitch often wins the match.
Wizard Quidditch
teams consists of seven players: One keeper,
three chasers, two beaters, and a seeker.
“Muggle-ing” It Down
The major d if ference is w it h t he seeker
position. In the muggle version, the snitch is no
longer an actual ball, but a person. The “snitch
r unner ” wears all yellow and t ucks a long
C ha ser s t o s s a rou nd a r e d ba l l ca l le d a
After reading this description, one may question
yellow sock into the back of his or her shorts.
quaffle, trying to shoot it into one of the three
how RIT students can even play. Students at
The snitch is “released” before the match and
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THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS
compiled by Sam McCord | photographs by Chris Langer
The RIT Wrestling Team (0-4)
of many Eastern College Athletic
will have a busy schedule in the
Conference games to come.
upcoming week. They will be
The Men’s and Women’s Track
is allowed to run away from the pitch to hide
week of fall quarter. Since then, the founders
muggle Quidditch, Oswald has three criteria:
traveling to Pennsylvania for
teams should expect more solid
somewhere on campus. When the match begins,
have b een t r y i ng to help t hei r club bu i ld
first, you should be a die-hard Harry Potter fan;
the Bud Whitehill Duals taking
performances at the RIT Invitational
the seekers leave the pitch and start their quest
some momentum. Eventually, they would like
second, you should like team-oriented sports;
place at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15.
Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Exposing
for the snitch. Since the person who plays the
to get enough interest to become a Student
and t h i rd, you should l i ke spend ing t ime
If you don’t have a car or a time
yourself to furious athletic activity
snitch must be constantly running all over
Government sanctioned club.
with friends – unless you align yourself with
machine, then don’t panic; you’ll
is a good way to shake yourself out
Slytherin. If that’s the case, then you suck.
have another chance to see them
of a mean daze, so hustle down to
tomorrow. These events will
the Gordon Field House. At least it’s
indoors.
campus, the guide recommends that former
At the moment, there is no set timeline for
cross-country runners or skiers fill this position.
when the club will apply for SG status. “As long
If you are interested in joining RIT Quidditch,
Other than this requirement, the snitch must be
as it takes,” said Oswald. Beyond getting SG
you can join t he Facebook g roup, “Mug gle
likely continue all day, so you’ve
a neutral player who should trick and torture
recognition, the founders of RIT’s Quidditch
Quidditch at RIT,” or email ritquidditch@gmail.
got plenty of time. On Januray
each team’s seeker equally. Once the snitch is
club hope compete against other schools, and
com for more information. To see the team in
19, they will travel to SUNY
Geneseo and New Paltz on January
caught, the players at the field are informed,
maybe someday, founding school Middlebury, a
action, check out their Youtube video at http://
Morrisville.
16 at 1 p.m. Take this opportunity to
gameplay is ended, and scores are tallied up.
team with skill proportional to Gryffindor itself.
reportermag.com. During the winter, the team
The puck drops at 7 p.m. Friday,
SG Recognition
Oswald’s excitement about the growth of the
w ill be play ing ever y Sunday after noon in
Jan. 15 for both Men’s (9-8-1) and
to Michael Phelps on this campus
club is obvious. As a former soccer forward,
Gordon Field House. If you do go, don’t forget to
Women’s (7-1-2) Hockey. The
– ladies. Men’s (4-2) and Women’s
The first RIT Quidditch match coincided with
Oswald prefers the chaser position. “I like to
bring your own broom.
men will travel to University of
(3-3) won’t swim again until next
the World Cup between the first and second
score goals,” he says. For those interested in
Connecticut to face the Huskies,
weekend.
while the women stay home to
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The Judson Pool is hosting SUNY
come out and watch the closest thing
Men’s (3-6) and Women’s (5-
battle SUNY Oswego. Tomorrow,
4) Basketball will be playing in
the Tigers will challenge the
Rochester on January 15 and 16. (At
same teams for a second time.
the time of writing, no location was
These games mark the beginning
officially announced. )
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The next night’s game was a shut out by
Wendy’s College Classic on the January 12.
Minnesota State, scoring three goals while
Sadly, Men’s Basketball wasn’t quite as
exhilarating times in each run. The Men’s
preventing the Tigers from making any
fortunate, losing 58-76 to an intense and
swim team has a few good seasons to look
significant offensive advancements. This
unstoppable Golden Flyer offense. RIT tried
forward to, as most of the breadwinners
was their first shutout in 42 games, the last
and failed to match Nazareth’s hurried
are underclassmen. Home games at the
one being on December 5, 2008. First year
scoring pace. Just like Hockey’s Madolora,
Judson Pool resume on the January 16,
Business Management major and goaltender,
second year Engineering major Brendan
racing teams like SUNY Geneseo and New
Shane Madolora couldn’t have minded too
Harder managed to thrive in the face of
Paltz. The Tigers are only halfway through
much; he was challenged and performed
adversity, sinking a career-high 26 points
their season, so there will be plenty of
brilliantly under the pressure, making a
and pulling down 18 rebounds. He was on
opportunities to watch these guys swim.
mind-blowing 33 saves.
fire for the majority of the second half,
Despite this, it’s time for Men’s Hockey to
shake these losses because January 2’s game
marked the end of non-Atlantic Hockey
successful day, taking down the Golden
getting clutch.
Eagles by a margin of 50 points (143-93).
Up until the beginning of the second half,
As of this issue, there hasn’t been
nearly enough home games to
serve the entertainment needs of
all you sports-hungry fans at RIT,
and I know there are a lot of you.
22 Races won by the Lady Tigers include
Conference play, which started back up on
the game was pretty one-sided; that’s when
the 200 yard medley, 200 yard butterf ly,
the 8th against Holy Cross.
RIT went on an optimistic scoring run. It
100, 200, 500, and 50 yard freestyle. The
didn’t last too long, but RIT kept trying to
Women’s Hockey team shares similar roster
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
hack away Nazareth’s lead until the clock
experience ranges as the Men’s; therefore,
Men’s and Women’s Basketball both traveled
struck zero. The 88-76 loss marked the end
there is still plenty of room for this clearly
to Nazareth on January 5. For the Lady
of the Harold J. Brodie Tournament, and the
talented group of young athletes to develop
Tigers, the battle began at 6 p.m. RIT had
Wendy’s College Classic started on the 13th
with RIT.
a solid lead for most of the game, making
in Rochester.
Fourth year Finance major Caitlyn Burr
raised pulses when she broke the pool record
creating a comfortable distance. The
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING
for 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:13:28.
Lady Tigers’ offense was intimidating,
Men’s and Women’s Swimming both cleaned
If this performance was any indication, the
consistently wearing down the Nazareth
house at SUNY Brockport, each improving
Tigers are just starting to gain momentum,
players to the point of futility. RIT
their record to 4-2 and 3-3 respectively.
and hopefully, they can use it to their
dominated the boards and shot well for the
Men’s Swimming may have actually mopped
advantage when they return home.
entire game, putting the opponent in their
the f loor, scoring an impressive 165 to
The New Year was a mixed bag in terms of
place for the first time since the 2007-2008
a paltry Golden Eagle 65. Events taken
athletic performance, but a fresh start with
season. The final score was 72-60, and the
by RIT include the 200-yard medley, the
new resolutions could benefit a few of these
win marked the end of the Tiger Tip-Off
1,000, 200, 500, 50, and 100 yard freestyle,
teams. A few upcoming contests on more
Tournament that started their season. The
200 yard individual medley, and 200 yard
familiar turf could chalk up some easy wins
Lady Tigers will start competing in the
breaststroke. Not too shabby.
for these hungry RIT teams.
Mike Janda, #23, greets admiring
young fans after winning against
Holy Cross Crusaders, 5-2 RIT win
on January 8.
by Sam McCord | photographs by Chris Langer
Women’s Swimming had a similarly
dropping 14 of his 26 when the game started
sporadic scoring runs and occasionally
THE NEW YEAR AWAY FROM HOME
Each Tiger shattered their opponents with
Scott Knowles, #3, fights for the puck
against Kyle Atkins, #5 of the Holy
Cross Crusaders.
RIT’s Sean Murphy, #17, chases after
Brendan Baker, #2 of the Holy Cross
Crusaders during the January 9 game
at RIT vs. Holy Cross.
MEN’S HOCKEY
It must’ve been a rude awakening for Men’s
Hockey as they played back to back games on
the January 1 and 2 against Minnesota State.
The Tigers were a little off their game in the
beginning of the New Year, having lost both
games by a margin of at least three goals.
Going 6-1 on the first night of play, fourth year
Packaging Science major Stevan Matic was the
only contributor, scoring his third goal of the
season with 13:19 left in the game.
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Schiermeyer and Chris Schuster were barely
visible from the ground below. To the casual
o n l o o k e r, t h at t i n y b l a c k d o t i n t h e s k y
onto the back of the three
bodies in a series of formations before their
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then the other one was called the dog bone,
Schier meyer did his f irst tandem jump in
which is t wo people side by side and the
the summer of 20 07. The next summer, he
went on to take classes and get his skydiving
l icense. He now has 231 jumps under h is
Col leg iate Pa r achut i ng Championsh ips
so difficult to see what is going on from the
b elt and holds a B l icense i n Acceler ated
at Sk yd ive Spaceland in Rosharon, Texas.
ground, a videographer jumps behind each
Free Fall.
Joining the two second year and third year
team and records their performance. This
M a nu f a c t u r i n g E n g i n e e r i n g Te c h n o l o g y
footage is what the judges review.
Schuster got his license the same summer
In t he end, t he R IT/ UConn team placed
under his belt. “I actually didn’t tell my mom
st udent s Ca meron Ha ley, Ka len L om men,
10 out of 11. Regardless, Schiermeyer and
until after I came down from my first jump,”
Aaron Cederberg, and Nich Jarlsberg.
Schuster were both happy with their score;
ad m it t ed S c hu ster. “ She’s slowly k i nd of
Tog et her t he y for me d t ea m “ Ta i lg at e
many of the teams that they were competing
warmed up to it. It’s more like the, ‘don’t tell
Approved” and competed in the six-way speed
against came from military academies with
me about it, I don’t want to hear what you’re
skydiving event.
extensive practice every day. “Considering
doing, ‘cause you’re scaring me.’”
Six-way speed is a team event wherein six
hav ing no pract ice toget her we had only
“When you tel l people you sk yd ive, t hey
people jump at the same time and combine
two [practice] jumps down there it wasn’t
either say ‘you’re crazy’ or ‘I want to do it.’
midair to make a var iet y of for mat ions as
bad,” said Schiermeyer. He also competed in
It’s either one of the two,” said Schuster with
t hey fall. Though teams are g iven a list of
individual events in the competition, placing
a laugh. Despite all the interest, startup costs
possible formations ahead of time, they are
13 out of 17 in individual sport accuracy and
can be qu ite proh ibit ive for many col lege
not told exact ly what is
7 out of 11 in two-way vertical free f ly.
st udents. Schuster est imates t hat it cost s
required of them until
Schier meyer began sk ydiv ing on t he
around $2,000 to get an AFF license; after that,
t hey ar r ived at t he
encouragement of h is fat her, who would
it is $25 for a jump at an altitude of 13,500.
c omp et it ion . Thoug h
always hear through his pilot’s headset that
This buys about a minute of free fall before
this was their first time
jumper s were being dropped. A f ter t hey
and Schuster took it all in
stride.
“The f i r st for mat ion was
a b ig r ou nd . It ’s ju s t a b ig
circle where you all link
up,” explained Schier meyer. “The
s e c ond on e w a s c a l l e d a s no w f l a k e,
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Imagine the nostalgic value of being able
by Stephen Leljedal | images by Ron White & Evan Anthony
Unfortunately, the industry is starting to
Design Major and currently has a sample of
show signs of stagnation. Today’s developers
classics. Additionally, younger gamers would
his body work posted on newgrounds.com.
are somewhat hesitant amongst the
be interested in playing the products that
Ron was kind enough to allow us use of the
excellence, especially in the last few years of
helped their hobby develop into what it is
main charecter in his “Black Nights” series.
this decade. Part of the problem is creativity;
today. Theoretically, any developer who
Thanks Ron!
for example, the developers of almost any
started making classically-inspired, but
shooter title felt that the need to outfit their
original games would find profit from both
protagonists with one or more traits from
kinds of gamers; thus, everybody wins.
the “staid, badass space marine” school of
now-overused character design all in the
Super Mario Bros” (Nintendo, 2006). In essence,
potential of heroes like “Master Chief.”
this was a straight-up re-imagination of the 1985
Other times, mere profitability is to blame,
classic that singlehandedly saved and changed
the gaming industry while retaining the same
Activision churning out sequel after sequel
iconic 2D platforming structure. The release
year after year for series such as “Madden,”
came with a graphics upgrade, several new suits
“Need for Speed,” “Guitar Hero,” “Call of
and power-ups for characters to try, and, as is
Duty,” and “Tony Hawk.” The result usually
expected from Nintendo nowadays, mini-games.
runs said franchises into the ground. As
The game holds an 89 percent review score on
a small but still unwelcome side effect of
Metacritic, and is currently the second-best
this, game makers now feel the need to
selling DS game of all time. Not only does this
clutter both store shelves and living rooms
popular re-hash cause an incidental archival of
by bundling their games with expensive
media, preserving the franchise in the process,
plastic peripherals that serve a very limited
but it also ensures that this favorite transcends
purpose. Since Activision is now guaranteed
generations and media.
to release around three games that include
the word “Hero” and some sort of faux
On the other hand, not everyone can hit
this same mark. Here are some examples
s the onset of both a New Year and decade
instrument every single year, one can
of nostalgic fail, and here I mean the literal
to declare bankruptcy this past year. The
passes us by, most gamers can easily agree
likely see, in hindsight, how detestable this
Latin translation of nostalgia: “pain from
developers took too many liberties with the
that the past 10 years have brought about
practice truly is.
an old wound.” Bionic Commando (Capcom,
original franchise, thus eliminating even the
2009) was intended to be a 3D revival of the
faintest interest. When it came down to it, it
bore no resemblance to its ancestor.
some of the most revolutionary, memorable
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One example of modern developers taking
steps in the right direction is with the “New
hope of capturing a fraction of the profit
especially with developers like EA and
A
Ron White is a fourth year New Media
to play modern interpretations of favorite
These factors are exactly why more video
and outright brilliant moments that the gaming industry
game companies should give some serious
2D once-obscure, but appreciated series.
has ever seen. From the birth of true online gaming via the
thought towards making games that pay
It involved soldiers with bionic grappling
onset of broadband internet, to the joys of experiencing
homage to their earliest works instead of
hooks for arms saving the world.
While not outright terrible – proven by its
All in all, the consensus one can take from
these examples is that, while companies
nearly two whole console life spans, to the debuts of
creating derivatives of their existing product
groundbreaking and hugely anticipated games such as
portfolio. New sources of inspiration and
70 percent grade on Metacritic it had terribly
in the gaming industry have the right to
“Half-Life 2,” the entire “Halo” trilogy, and “Grand Theft
creativity can be found in examining the
linear gameplay, a script full of unnecessary
sparingly and in moderation in order to
Auto,” today’s gamers should truly be proud of all that has
grassroots of the culture and interpreting
F-bombs, and an absolutely idiotic plot twist.
preserve itself while maintaining some
transpired from 2000 to the final moments of 2009.
them to new and interesting means. After
It sold so poorly that its developer, GRIN, had
creative credibility.
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CAN DESTLER TURN
OFF THE SNOW
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from text
SATURDAY, 6:57 P.M.
TUESDAY, 8:55 P.M.
I WENT TO PAY FOR MY FOOD TODAY AT THE MALL AND
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[CRAPOLA]? RIT HAS BRAINWASHED ME!
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HEY RINGS, THERE’S THIS
ONE BUS DRIVER ON THE
PERKINS ROUTE WHO
ALWAYS STOPS THE
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TO TALK ABOUT HER
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THURSDAY, 7:43 P.M.
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SHE KNOWS I’M NOT DEAF AND SHE’LL TALK
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DEAR RINGS, LAST NIGHT I
DREAMT I WAS PEEING ON
THE FLOOR. . . WOKE UP
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TUESDAY, 12:39 A.M.
SOMEONE IN THE HALL JUST
YELLED “DID YOU KNOW
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WE YELLED BACK, “WATCH
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from text
FRIDAY, 6:48 P.M.
SANTA SHOULD COME TO GRACIE’S TO FATTEN
UP FOR CHRISTMAS.
from text
from voicemail
MONDAY 6:11 P.M.
FREEZING MY [HORSE’S BEHIND]
OFF HERE. . . WHERE THE [GLACIER]
IS THIS GLOBAL WARMING I WAS
PROMISED?
from text
WEDNESDAY 4:08 P.M.
MY FAMILY HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT THE DAMN
BALLOON BOY FOR A STRAIGHT HALF HOUR AND HOW
HIS LIFE IT RUINED BECAUSE OF IT ALL. CAN I COME
BACK TO RIT NOW?
from text
MONDAY 6:47 P.M.
PEOPLE MUST BE VERY COMMITED TO KILLING
THEMSELVES TO HAVE NO GLOVES ON AND TO DO ALL
THEY CAN TO KEP THEIR [DARN] CIGARETTE LIT!
from text
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