Summer Guide

SUMMER 2011 SPECIAL SECTION

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As Syracuse warms up, enjoy what the city has to offer outside the academic year INSIDENEWS

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As gas prices rise around the country, what can

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Spike in gas prices nationwide worries SU student drivers

PAYING AT THE PUMP

Gas prices are on a historic rise this summer; the national average sits at $3.65. Here are the average gas prices for different states across the country. source: gasbuddy.com as of May 11

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May 2011: $4.03

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transportation, but I am used to living in the city. My car at least gives me an outlet to an outside environment, which I personally would not otherwise get to enjoy.”

Sabrina Mancuso, a senior political science major, spends about $40 on gas per week but said it is worth it because her car enhances her college experience.

“If you are an upperclassman living off campus, I definitely say a car is worth it,” she said.

“My car gives me more freedom because I don’t have to rely on others for rides. I can go wherever I want, whenever I want.”

February 2011: $3.36

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Lyndsay Hollis

JUNIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR.

November 2010: $3.02

$3.61

“I have a little Saturn, and it was always excellent on gas mileage. I was able to fill it up with 20 bucks at the beginning of the year.

Now when I go to fill it up, 20 bucks only gets me about half a tank.”

August 2010: $2.72

Wyoming

May 2010: $2.91

$3.65

February 2010: $2.81

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com. Now a gallon of regular gasoline in certain parts of California, Missouri and New York costs more than $4.30. The average regular gasoline price in Syracuse is $4.03 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com.

DeHaan said he expects prices to remain above $3 per gallon for some time.

“We may see the U.S. average bounce around between $3.65 and $4.05 for much of the summer, but prices won’t really begin to fall until October to December,” he said.

This is upsetting for Lyndsay Hollis, a junior public relations major, who uses her car throughout the year to drive home and to work in Skaneateles, N.Y. “I’m pissed,” Hollis said. “I have a little Saturn, and it was always excellent on gas mileage. I was able to fill it up with 20 bucks at the beginning of the year. Now when I go to fill it up, 20 bucks only gets me about half a tank.”

Though higher gas prices will not stop Hollis from using her car, it will make her more likely to plan her trips out ahead of time.

“If there’s stuff I need to do, I’ll just do it when I go there for work,” she said. “I won’t make an extra trip so I don’t have to fill it up every day.”

Other students like Hollis plan to bring their cars to school next year despite the rise in gasoline prices. They believe the benefits of having a car on campus outweigh the costs.

DJ Holland, a sophomore business and information studies major from Washington, D.C., said he could never have survived college without his car.

“Honestly, without my car I might have transferred schools,” he said. “I hate public

November 2009: $2.84

Although the rising price of gasoline has long been a concern, the recent spike in price may have drivers around the nation more conscientious when at the pump.

The current average price for regular gas in the United States is $3.96 a gallon, according to GasBuddy.com, a group of local websites operated by GasBuddy Organization Inc. that allows people to post and view gasoline prices around the country. Gasoline prices have not

been this high since the summer of 2009, said Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst at GasBuddy.com.

Prices typically rise in the summer because there is a higher demand, DeHaan said. People generally travel more in the summer, and the more people travel, the more fuel they will use.

He said other contributors to the rising price of gas are the weak U.S dollar, tight supply of oil and refinery maintenance.

A month ago, the national average for gas was $3.76 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

August 2009: $2.75

STAFF WRITER

May 2009: $2.34

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SU senior creates Facebook page listing local summer functions

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By Danielle Odiamar Asst. Feature Editor

s summer blooms in Syracuse, the university’s campus empties as students hurry to escape memories of tireless work hours and frigid temperatures. With an almost empty campus, Jerry Decelian, a senior information management and technology major, took the initiative to help students staying in Syracuse this summer keep connected through one of the easiest, most accessible means possible: Facebook.

After experiencing Syracuse University’s stagnant social scene last summer while working on a business incubator project, Decelian decided that an events page specifically tailored to students staying in Syracuse in the summertime was necessary. Thus, Decelian created a summer events page: “Summer in Syracuse | Parties, events and BBQ notifications.”

Last August, Decelian created the Facebook page “Syracuse University House Parties-Notifications” to inform students about various parties occurring on campus. Since then, the page has amassed nearly 4,450 followers. In addition to receiving notifications and event invitations featured on that page, followers can post events they hear about.

“Everyone’s always sending out a mass text saying, ‘The party’s here, the party’s there.’ Why not have a place where you can post your parties and everyone can see where the parties are at,” Decelian said.

Because the “Syracuse University House Par-

ties-Notifications” page currently has thousands following it, people no longer on campus would receive notifications about summer events if he sent messages through that site. This prompted Decelian to create the separate summer events page.

Though the summer events page is a supplement to the main page, Decelian believes both pages have the potential to grow. He realized this when MTV got in touch with him and asked him to help organize a party on the SU campus for its new reality television show, “Study Break,” due out next fall.

“This was just a hobby thing, it just started getting serious these past few days with MTV calling me,” he said.

Just like he did for the summer events page, Decelian set up an events page through the “Syracuse University House Parties-Notifications” group and invited those already a part of it. Hosted by the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, the party took place May 7 at a house on the 300 block Euclid Ave. Those who responded to the event received the location of the party that day at 2 p.m. for the outdoor party, which began at 4 p.m.

Encouraged by his success and watching the Facebook page expand, Decelian decided to take this hobby to the next level by creating a website, CollegePartyUniversity.com. Though the website is still under construction, Decelian utilizes various means of social media, such as Twitter and blogging, to keep people informed and interested.

Dreher Chapman, a sophomore engineering major who will live on Euclid Avenue this summer,

said the two separate pages are a good idea because they’ll cater to a small group of students whose friends have left or to those new to campus.

“There was never a time this year where I went to a party the page told me about,” Chapman said.

“But I feel like over the summer, it would be more effective because there’s less people here, but more people are trying to find something to do.”

So far, the summer events page has 275 people attending as of Wednesday, and Decelian said he believes that number will grow after finals and the commencement ceremony end.

Though Chapman believes the summer page has potential, he says he doubts the group will have a profound effect on the social scene this summer.

As one-half of DJ duo The Cloud Club, which often plays at fraternity and house parties, Chapman does not anticipate as many chances to perform as he does during the year and is instead seeking a more consistent job at local sports bar DJ’s on the Hill.

However, Decelian said the page isn’t just for nighttime parties and will generate information on daytime events, such as barbecues, or help connect students with others who want to hang out.

He expects the page and his upcoming website to eventually serve as a social networking device that will create a close-knit community on campus.

“People will be able to talk, make new friends and find out where the parties are at,” Decelian said. “That’s the whole objective of this website and this page I’m trying to build — building a community.” dmodiama@syr.edu

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Wednesday, May 4 to Sunday, May 22 Syracuse Stage $25 to $48 for adults and $15 for students Michael Barakiva will direct this comic drama by Sarah Ruhl. This engaging play mixes fantasy and reality, telling the story of the interconnected problems and relationships of various characters. A preshow chat with an actor, one hour prior to the show will take place before each performance as well.

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Turning Stone Resort – Casino Showroom $50 to $65, Room and Show Packages starting at $239 The comedian and musician will perform for one night at the Turning Stone Resort – Casino’s Showroom. Known for his parody songs, including “The Saga Begins,” which mixes American Pie with Star Wars related lyrics, and “Eat It,” a play on Michael Jackson’s “Beat it,” Weird Al is sure to keep the crowd laughing.

Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville, N.Y. Free The all-day event kicks off an even livelier week of Carp related events. Though the day is filled with many exciting attractions, the kick off will host a visit from the competitive eaters of Major League Eating, including Nathan’s Hot Dog world record holder Joey Chestnut. He and other professional eaters will compete to set a world record for most salt potatoes consumed.

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Summer in Syracuse means more than classes. Be sure to look out for these events in the area

JULY

New York State Rhythm and Blues Festival

Friday, July 8 to Sunday, July 10 Free Tap to the rhythm at the largest and longest-running blues festival in Syracuse. This free-admission celebration of the genre has twentyone regional and national artists slated to perform on its two stages, showcasing a wide variety of styles for fans of all levels.

Empire Brewfest

g event for the Community Wide Dialogue to End Racism, uck Race will hold three separate races with duck decoys. rives to discuss and disassemble stereotypes. The day r games, face painting and free ice cream.

Friday, July 15 Clinton Square Check out http://www.empirebrewfest.com/ for updated times and ticket prices Every year, beer lovers have a chance to taste a wide variety of their favorite beverage from more than 100 breweries across the nation and around the world. Throughout the boozy night, visitors can take a break in between swigs to visit food vendors and watch live bands perform.

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Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31 Columbus Circle Free More than 150 artists, crafters and entertainers venture to the historic Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse for this annual three-day arts and crafts showcase. Hoards of visitors meander through the exhibits, browsing sculptures, ceramics, paintings and other original works on display. This free event also features live music and multicultural performances.

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Rosamond Gifford Zoo Registration required, $40 in advance; $45 at door if available The 15th annual beer sampling at the zoo opens the entire zoo for your viewing pleasure as you sample a variety of quality brews. Along with the animals on exhibit, a silent auction will be held and live music will provide entertainment throughout the evening. The event is all inclusive and you must be at least 21 years old to attend.

Shakespeare in the Park — Two Gentlemen of Verona

Thursday, August 11 to Sunday, August 21 Thornden Park Amphitheatre Free The ninth annual Shakespeare in the Park program presents “Two Gentlemen of Verona” in the style of the 1870’s American West. The Syracuse Shakespeare Festival puts out one production each summer in Thornden Park, allowing patrons to enjoy theatrical performances in the nice weather for free.

New York State Fair

Thursday, August 25 to Monday, September 5 Empire Expo Center Daily Admission: $10 The annual fair attracts thousands of visitors who will experience an assortment of vendors, competitions, contests, rides and games.

Each day there is a variety of unique special events, and the fair also holds several major concerts in the State Fair Grandstand. This year, musical acts include Train, Maroon 5, Gavin DeGraw, Journey and Sugarland. All shows require an extra purchase of different priced tickets listed on the fair’s website.

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Hitting the field POST-SPRING DEPTH CHART HB 29 23

Antwon Bailey Prince-Tyson Gulley

FB 49 34

Adam Harris Tombe Kose

Z WR 82 15

Van Chew Alec Lemon

DE 54 91

Mikhail Marinovich Brandon Sharpe

NT 96 13

Jay Bromley Deon Goggins

DT 56 52

Cory Boatman Ollie Haney

RE 99 95

Chandler Jones Torrey Ball Dan Vaughan Siriki Diabate

DEFENSE

Ryan Nassib Charley Loeb

OFFENSE

QB 12 17

X WR 5 88

Marcus Sales Jarrod West

SLB 33 32

TE 80 86

Nick Provo David Stevens

MLB 11 58

Marquis Spruill Lewellyn Coker

LT 67 62

Justin Pugh Andrew Phillips

WLB 35 39

Dyshawn Davis Dom Aneme

LG 75 77

Zack Chibane Lou Alexander

H CB 26 9

Kevyn Scott Ri’Shard Anderson

C 59 76

Macky MacPherson Ian Allport

FS 1 28

Phillip Thomas Jeremi Wilkes

RG 66 72

Andrew Tiller Nick Lepak

SS 21 2

Shamarko Thomas Olando Fisher

RT 74 60

Michael Hay Sean Hickey

LC 8 40

Keon Lyn Joe Nassib

Syracuse football will kick off its 2011 campaign in mid-August.

Here’s what to expect when the Orange takes the field:

PLAYERS TO WATCH

scrimmages and figures to not be far away from a starting job.

Van Chew, WR Chew maintains a starting position based off of his ability to be Syracuse’s No. 1 wide receiver for most of last season. He missed the entire spring with an injury but still sits above Alec Lemon on the post-spring depth chart. If he can improve upon his 41 catches and 611 receiving yards from a year ago, and have it combine with a full year of an improved Marcus Sales, SU may have a dynamic starting duo at wideout.

Dyshawn Davis, LB Much has been made of Syracuse’s inexperienced linebacker crew already. But with Davis’ top competition for the outside linebacker position, Mario Tull, moving to running back, it seems as if the Orange coaches have enough confidence in the newcomer Davis to at least peg him as a starter heading into the summer. Davis played well all spring and took advantage of SU’s scarcity at the position to win the job. He’ll also have to compete with two other freshman linebackers, Cameron Lynch and Oliver Vigille, come August.

Jarrod West, WR West, a sophomore who missed last season with a broken foot, turned some heads this spring with his strong play and should expect to see some time on the field this season barring injury or a poor preseason. He jumped ahead of senior Dorian Graham on the depth chart from pre-spring to post-spring.

Jay Bromley, Cory Boatman and Deon Goggins, NT/DT Much like last season, when Syracuse balanced a rotation of Bud Tribbey, Anthony Perkins and Andrew Lewis on the interior defensive line, SU will likely make it another three-man job in 2011. Bromley and Boatman leave the spring with the starting positions on the depth chart, but Goggins made some nice plays throughout spring practices and

Kevyn Scott and Keon Lyn, CB After entering the spring in a competition for a starting cornerback spot to be alongside Ri’Shard Anderson according to the prespring depth chart both Scott and Lyn find themselves as starters as they head into the summer. Scott improved his stock more than anyone in the spring game when he intercepted quarterback Ryan Nassib’s first pass of the exhibition and took it to the house for the first touchdown of the game. Lyn is a freakish athlete who was sidelined by mono a year ago. Both players had trouble getting on the field last year, and so did Anderson, so there are no real sureties at the cornerback position.

SPECIAL TEAMS KR 23 25

Prince-Tyson Gulley Jeremiah Kobena

KOS 37 41

PR 30 23

Steve Rene Prince-Tyson Gulley

Holder 17 Charley Loeb 15 Alec Lemon

K 37 19

Ross Krautman Ryan Lichtenstein

P 41

Shane Raupers

LS 61

Ross Krautman Shane Raupers

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