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Vol. 65 Issue 11 December 4, 2018

CAYUGABRIEFS PEER TUTORING TO END FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH All tutoring in both the Auburn and Fulton CAS will end on Friday, December 7th – the last day of classes.

“Peer tutors need to wrap up and prepare for finals,” said Coordinator of Tutorial Services Teresa Hoercher in an email to the campus.

Hoercher also says CAS is looking to recruit new tutors for the spring semester. They especially need writing and math tutors.

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CAYUGA CC TURNS 65 Sixty-five years ago, Cayuga Community College opened its doors as Auburn Community College in downtown Auburn on James Street. President Charles G. Hetherington was the leader of the very first class of only 69 students.

Fast forward 65 years, the college now has two campuses and a broader spectrum of programs of study to offer.

CCC’S PRE-SCHOOL KIDS HELP ALUMS DECORATE A TREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

By Nychele Crouch, staff writer

Like a scene right out of Dr. Seuss’ Whoville, CCC preschoolers teamed up with CCC alums to decorate a Christmas tree in Alumni Court

OUR MISSION The mission of the Cayuga Community College Foundation, Inc., an autonomous body, shall be to enhance and provide assistance for educational and other related programs of Cayuga Community College. The Foundation will continually seek to provide growth and improvement opportunities to the College, its students and staff through fund raising activities and through diligent fund management.

on the Auburn campus for the holidays. The annual tradition was held on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

“They’re very fun to have here,” said President of CCCC Foundation Guy Cosentino.

“I think the preschoolers add a much needed bit of innocence and sweetness to an often sedulous environment such as college campus.”

In the middle of the tinsel throwing and ornament hanging with help from members of the college’s Alumni Association, the kids were treated to juice boxes and granola bars while they settled in to pose for photos.

FOCUS ON FULTON: DOES THE CAMPUS HAVE ENOUGH RECREATIONAL SPACE? PAGE 3 WILL CCC EXPAND ITS PHOTO DARKROOM? STORY PAGE 3 NEW TYPE OF SMOKING CAUSING CONCERNS STORY PAGE 5

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REGISTRAR’S OFFICE GETS A NEW HOME

BACK-IN PARKING CAUSES VEXED DRIVERS STORY PAGE 5

By Nychele Crouch, staff writer

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The Christmas tree which was decorated by CCC’s preschoolers with the help of alums.

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A peek at the newly-renovated Registrar’s Office on the Auburn campus.

The Registrar’s Office on the Auburn campus is on the move again.

“We are all very excited about the move,” said Lisa Clark, a Registrar’s Office representative.

The office moved from room M228 to room M263 in the main hall off the lobby on Monday. Ironically, the new office is back in the same area the Registrar’s Office occupied when the college first opened. Its new location puts them directly across the hall from the Admissions Office.

The Registrar’s new office features a completely renovated modern-looking room which includes a counter with a marble top.

If you recall, the Registrar’s Office resided for years in the space now occupied by the Nursing Lab.

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A THANK YOU LOOKING BACK ON MY FIRST SEMESTER

OPINIONS

On behalf of the GIS Club, I would like to thank you for The Collegian’s promotion of our event, GIS Day on November 14th. It was a success for us, as up to 30 students took our Geoquiz. We awarded the top two student scorers gift cards - first prize was a $50 Wal-mart gift card and second prize was a $25 Subway gift card. Unfortunately, we cannot reveal the questions of the Geoquiz.

Thank you again!

Sincerely, Valerie Smith GIS Lab Assistant and GIS Club Treasurer

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Last year at this time, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do for college. I was stressing out, as mostly everyone else in the senior grade was doing. Trying to decide what to do for our futures in a couple months can be very stressful and scary.

I knew that I wanted to stay local, but honestly, I was very new to the whole applying to colleges thing. Everyone, including my parents, was saying how I needed to apply for scholarships and how I needed to figure out what I wanted to major in.

This was very tough for me since I love a lot of things, and I’m also not the best at making decisions. In the end, I realized that CCC was the place for me. I knew that if I decided to change my major, at least I wouldn’t be in debt and I would have my parents close to help me decide. I ended up choosing CCC and I am so glad I did.

So, in short, I decided to choose CCC and I am so glad that I did. I’m not just saying that because I know that this will most-likely be read by people who work here, but because it is the truth. I am a very nervous person when it comes to trying new things and so knowing that I was so close to home helped a lot to alleviate my stress. Once I decided

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HOW I SEE IT...

Megan Swartwood

Experiencing my first time in college, I was a nervous wreck. I had no idea what to expect. I was so used to how high school was; nine classes, forty two minutes each until the end of the day.

However, I was lucky coming in because I knew what I wanted to do. I found myself majoring in psychology, with a minor in photography.

to go to CCC, many doors opened for me. I applied for the Presidential Scholarship and got accepted for it. That was just another plus for me attending CCC. I have enjoyed my semester very much.

Yes, there has been difficult work, but nothing that I hadn’t been exposed to before. I had great teachers, this probably being the first time that I actually had all very good professors. Throughout the semester, I have thought to myself that I don’t think I would want to go to school anywhere else.

I am very happy that I chose CCC. My advice is: if you aren’t positive that you want to go away for college, you should definitely consider CCC. It is a great starting point for your education and you will feel right at home!

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Mary G. Merritt

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The first week of college was rough for me. I didn’t think I was going to like the hour and a half class setup. I have never been a huge fan of change honestly. However, my attitude changed really quickly.

By the time my first month of college was finished, I was loving it, and I happy to say I still do.

The thing that I think really made a huge impact on me was I was challenged in every class. I like to

be challenged to reach my success, and I learned so many different skills to take on the challenges.

Having things handed to me i never saw as any kind of advantage.

Algebra was definitely the turning point for me in particular. Math was my favorite subject in school, until I got to high school. I was highly concerned for how college math would be, but I was lucky enough to get an amazing professor who strives to help her students succeed. Every class I took this semester, and every professor I had, truly made every day a joy to come to class. The motivation level became that much higher by the time we are coming to a close of the first semester.

My sister will start her first semester of college here next fall, and just like I was, it hasn’t quite hit her yet. My advice to her, along with any other student starting college, you only experience college one time in your life. Live in the moment, work hard, make new friends, try new things, and enjoy it. The opportunities are endless here, and that is something I have found the past few months.

I was the kid who wanted to go away so badly. I had my heart set on a college in Syracuse, but I will be the first to admit, staying at CCC for two years was the best decision I have ever made, and I truly thank my parents for helping me realize this. Being literally two minutes away from my home is the best advantage to have. With this being said, I am happy to say I will be attending Le Moyne College next spring, where I start my next adventure. My advice to anyone who doubts staying close to home, or is unsure what to do, stay at CCC first. You will meet amazing people, have endless opportunities, and will really start to get the college feel!

BUMP STOCKS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL Bump stocks are an attachment on a gun that allows it to shoot faster. Some people believe that they are not as dangerous as what people are saying about them. However, bump stocks make the gun more lethal. Bump stocks should be illegal.

Bump stocks can make the gun shoot faster than it is supposed to. For example, An AR-15 is a semi-automatic but with a bump stock it makes the gun into a fully automatic. With a bump stock attachment on the gun it allows the person to kill more people or shoot rounds faster than it is supposed to.

In 2017, a mass shooting happened in Las Vegas at a concert. 58 people were killed while more than 800 people were injured. The shooter was in a hotel that was next to the concert. He was able to shoot more than 1,100 rounds. He was able to shoot so many rounds so fast because he had a bump stock on his gun. If the shooter didn’t have a bump stock he wouldn’t have been able to kill and injure as many people as he was able to.

Ordinary citizens should not be able to own a fully automatic. The reason why people shouldn’t own one is because there is no need for them to own it. If they do want to own a fully automatic then it’s because they want to protect their family or they had a traumatic experience in their past so they want to protect themselves. But if they do end up buying a fully automatic then they can use

it if they over react on a situation and use it. Also, someone might steal your gun and you would be responsible for that person’s actions and you would go to jail.

That is why I think bump stocks should be illegal. If bump stocks were to become illegal then the United States and the world would be safer. Also, people that become terrorists have less of a chance to kill as many people.

—Zach Iversen NOTE: ACCORDING TO THE WEBSITE: FACTCHECK. ORG: At issue is whether the devices meet the definition of “machinegun” under federal firearm laws, which have prohibited, with some exceptions, the transfer and possession of a “machinegun” since 1986.

Federal law defines a machine gun as a weapon that “shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.” The definition says it also includes “the frame or receiver of any such weapon, any part designed and intended solely and exclusively, or combination of parts designed and intended, for use in converting a weapon into a machinegun, and any combination of parts from which a machinegun can be assembled if such parts are in the possession or under the control of a person.”

WOULD MARIJUANA BE GOOD FOR THE NEW YORK ECONOMY?

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New York State is still pending on if Marijuana should be legalized for recreation. Some people would disagree with Marijuana being legalized. I would say Marijuana would be good for the New York State economy.

Marijuana can change the economy with the different types of strains. Marijuana has different strains that makes you feel either happy or energetic or relaxed. Marijuana can also help you with medical reasons as well such as depression and or pain or if you have insomnia and more.

If Marijuana is taxed in New York State, New York’s government would make more money. New York’s government would have more money to help people out who can’t work and or get out of bed.

It would also help schools and build roads and new buildings to the community. The money could also help out people who are in low income housing. I would say these things are important because it’s

what New York’s economy has been troubling with.

New business would begin to open up and people would be making money as well. This way there would be new job openings for people who are not working or people who are unable to find a job. This would change New York State for the better because it would allow New Yorkers to experience new opportunities. According to the Drug Policy Alliance only three-fifths of Americans live in medical marijuana states and nearly one in five Americans live in a state where marijuana is legalized.

Marijuana would build a better economy in New York. Some people may disagree with the idea of Marijuana being legalized in the state of New York because they feel that Marijuana is bad for the community. However I would say that Marijuana would make New York State a better environment because it would make New York State’s economy grow.

—Rushanna Cadogan

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IS THEIR ENOUGH RECREATIONAL SPACE AT THE FULTON CAMPUS?

By Alex Henderson, contributing writer

Its mid-afternoon and you’ve just finished your first class of the day. You have two hours until your next class starts, and you figured this would be a great time to relax, hangout with friends, or maybe catch up on some homework that’s due. So, you wonder into the lounge to maybe find a seat, but the four small tables inconveniently placed in what you could call a room, are already filled with students.

Feeling a little annoyed, you maneuver through the wall of tired students who are waiting in line to get their first sip of Starbucks coffee, just to find the couches placed next to the bookstore are also filled with students.

Now you are reduced to sitting in some awkwardly placed seats in the halls.

This scenario students say is played out all day on the Fulton campus.

Zach Neupert, a student at Cayuga Community College studying film and telecommunications, is frequently at the Fulton campus for his classes. He says he spends about three days a week on the Fulton campus. “It’s there (space for students), but not resourceful, I wish the Fulton campus had more things to do like at the Auburn campus’ lounge, The Cube.”

Neupert says as a whole, the campus is well put together, and offers a more convenient location for some students who live far-

ther away from the Auburn main campus in Auburn, but he says what it lacks is an appropriately-sized space that’s needed for students to relax and network with each other.

“They do have a smaller room in the building for activities, but it is not popular with the students and gets little use,” he said.

The Fulton campus is located just off New York’s State Route 481 in Oswego County.

Founded January 1994 as an extension site for the main campus, t later opened as a full campus in 2012 after extensive renovations were completed of the former strip mall “River Glen Plaza.”

WILL CCC EXPAND ITS PHOTO DARKROOM? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR WORK-STUDY

By Nychele Crouch , staff writer

By Zachariah E. Neupert, contributing writer Did you know Cayuga Community College has a film darkroom? Yes, there is a photography dark room near the library available for students enrolled in a photography course to use on the main campus in Auburn. Yet many students still do not know about the film program offered by the college.

“The film photography class is open to any and all students interested during the spring semester for Liberal Arts majors or any student who is interested in filling up an elective,” said Bruce Walter, the Film and Photography course professor who oversees operations at the dark room on the Auburn campus.

Walter says CCC’s darkroom has a lot

of features needed in a darkroom such as enlargers to create 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 prints.

“Using film helps students learn the fundamental elements of photography, and patience. The step-by-step, hands-on tinkering with chemicals and light exposure required to produce just a single photograph can take students several days,” explained Cayuga Advantage instructor and the photography teacher at Phoenix High School Christopher Barrett.

Barrett says film is making a comeback and more and more students are looking to enroll in photography courses. He says his school will soon undergo renovations which will include a larger dark room.

Have you heard the term “work-study?”

Work-study is an employment program on campus which gives students the opportunity to work a job on campus while they are college students.

“Workshops are offered to teach students basic skills when it comes to holding a job, communication, responsibility, reliability, dress codes, etc.,” said Lisa Jo Greenfield, assistant director of financial aid and student employment coordinator.

“The workshops are a good way for students to connect and learn valuable skills.

Also, students are taught about resume writing.”

Greenfield says there are many work-

study jobs available at CCC for students eligible to receive work-study. Students offered a financial aid award should first check their financial aid package to find out if they are eligible for work-study. If a student finds out they are eligible, and are interested in holding a work-study position, they need to accept the award and check their Cayuga email. From there they will receive a link to application where they will need to fill it out and return it to the Financial Aid Office. Students who are interested in work-study, but find they may not be eligible should still check in with the financial aid office to see if a possible job is available for you!

BE A CAYUGA STUDENT AMBASSADOR

By Nychele Crouch , staff writer Have you ever thought about becoming a student ambassador? Student ambassadors are the students who give tours to potential students and their families who visit during the campus Open House and other events at the college.

“For perspective students, it gives them the opportunity to meet with someone whose currently in the game,” said Kelly Diego, an Admissions Representative on the Auburn campus.

Based on your eligibility for work-study, you

could become a student ambassador at CCC and even get paid for your time. Students are hired to become a “helping hand” to potential new students by helping them become more comfortable with the campus and answer any questions they have about classes.

The relationship between student ambassadors and potential new students is quickly established because student ambassadors are just that, students, and new students thinking about coming to Cayuga find them to be very friendly and informative. So if you’re thinking about taking on more of an active role at CCC, look into becoming a student ambassador!

SING, SING A SONG, SING OUT LOUD FOR CREDIT

By Austin Reals, staff writer

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1. REGISTER FOR TELCOM 204: JOURNALISM PRACTICUM and earn credit while you learn to write and work!

2. VOLUNTEER: Get involved in The Collegian and watch your life change for the better. You’ll gain resume-building experiences! (We have free coffee in the office!)

If you love to sing in the shower and want to move your performances outside the bathroom, here’s an option for you.

Register for MUSC 100.

“There is no audition and no experience required. If a student is interested in singing in the chorus, we encourage them to join,” said CCC chorus director and music instructor Erica Walters.

Walters says that the course meets 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

She says students shouldn’t be scared about singing in the chorus; the class is open for everyone to participate.

“Students who may be shy or nervous about singing are welcome,” she said.

Students can also gain many benefits from joining the CCC’s chorus. Benefits that can help the students grow musically.

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“They get to make music with their peers, working together to create the best possible sound,” said Walters.

She says the class can also help with a student’s personal growth. It will help students open up and work together. It is an excellent place to make new friends as well.

“Students are able to grow personally, and work as a team,” said Walters. “Students form bonds with others and make friends while singing in the College Chorus.”

Every semester the chorus performs a concert. Their holiday recital was December 5th.

Walters is proud of their dedication to music.

“The students have worked hard all semester to prepare the 15 songs they performed at our concert. They have done an excellent job!”

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HAPPY 65TH ANNIVERSARY CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE!

HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COLLEGE’S HISTORY AS PRINTED IN THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE OF THE SPARTAN

WILL TEXTBOOKS EVER BE AFFORDABLE? Returning and first year students at Cayuga Community College are often heard in the campus bookstore saying that they are stunned at the high textbook prices. Cayuga Bookstore Manager on the Auburn campus, Julie Dyson, says the bookstore is doing what they can to help students. She says where the discrepancy of understanding lies between students and the bookstore is unclear, she feels knowing the different sides of the issue might help settle some hostility.

According the College Board, an organization made up of 6,000 educational institutions, the average estimated cost of books and supplies for a public twoyear, in-district college commuter was about $1,420 in the 2017-2018 school year.

For first time Cayuga Community College student Molly Derby says that estimate isn’t so far off. Derby says in addition to Cayuga Community College’s $2,329 tuition cost listed on the college’s website for full-time students, she says she spent “almost another $1,000 on books.”

Derby says she is not the only student concerned about high textbook prices.

“I always hear students complaining about…the price of the textbook and how ridiculous it is for them…to spend more money,” said Derby. She says she feels students are easy targets for big corporations to make money. “If I had to guess, it’s probably to make a profit off students.”

Dyson says this just isn’t the case.

“Textbook prices are set by the publisher…the bookstore applies an industry standard margin to the cost which cover such expenses as freight, labor…as well as costs to maintain both a physical and online bookstore,” Dyson explained.

“A percentage of bookstore revenue goes back to Cayuga Community College to support initiatives like scholarships and special programs.”

Dyson says students can cut some of the high cost of text books obtaining books in new ways formats, like renting, digital options, and price matching with Amazon.

“This information would be nice for students to know… (it should be) something shared with them,” states Derby.

Though she still believes prices should be lower, it did make her reconsider her statement.

Communication might just be the answer in both sides.

Dyson says “We encourage students to always be vocal about how the bookstore can better support them. We listen to your feedback, and do our best to evolve our offerings to meet the needs of the students we serve.”

With this in mind, it’s important that students and staff communicate to make sure the needs are being met of both sides, on any issue, so everyone can benefit from the Cayuga Community College experience. It is a community after all.

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THE PENNY WAR RESULTS ARE IN! THE SCIENCE CLUB WINS

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By Abigail Karlik, contributing writer

By Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor

The scientists have done it again! Finishing with a total of $5.75, the Science Club is the winner of the Penny War. For two weeks, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) hosted what was known as the Penny War. Clubs on campus took part in this event, collecting as many pennies as possible for their club’s jar. Anything else was subtracted from the overall total in the jar. The club with the highest positive amount would win the overall amount of money collected. The club must then choose to donate all the money

to a charity of the club’s choice, or donate half, while keeping the rest for the club.

In total, the clubs raised a total of $178.89. The Science Club has decided to donate all the money to the SPCA.

THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB IS SELLING WREATHS FOR VETERANS The Criminal Justice club is doing a fundraiser with Wreaths Across America.

Wreaths Across America is an organization with a goal to remember veterans who have passed away. The members put wreaths on

Austin Reals STAFF WRITER the fallen veterans grave to keep their memory alive. One wreath is $15, four wreaths for a family is $60, 10 for a small business is $150, and corporate which is 100 wreaths is $1,500.

“For every wreath we sell, which is 15 dollars, the students get a 5 dollar fee,” says Theresa Misiaszek, the Associate Professor

& Program Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Department. “This year we are going to be using the money toward the local “Honor Hometown Heroes Memorial” near the front of the building and part of it will be used for their spring trip to D.C.” Donations for the wreaths can be made locally and nationally. “We get anywhere from around 50 to 75 a year,” says Misiaszek.

She says they have 30 wreaths sold so far, and orders are still coming in.

“When we started to do the fundraising, the idea came from Linda Townsend who is an adjunct here at the college. She is a veteran, and she works closely with the veterans group here in Cayuga County. She pitched it for the Veterans Club, and they passed it over, so we took it on.”

Misiaszek says the wreaths will be shipped during the week of December 10th and Wreaths America Day is December 15th. “We want to remember and honor our veterans, but not only that, to keep people aware o what that sacrifice was.”

BUY HOLIDAY CANDY TO SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE

By Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor

Attention all chocolate lovers out there!

Phi Beta Lambda members are selling Gertrude Hawk chocolate bars!

An unwrapped bars is just $1 and wrapped bars are $1.50.

Amy Valente says the bars were sold at the last weekend’s Craft Fair, but you can also purchase some at her office, T- 307.

If you would like some set aside, she says shoot her an email, and she’ll be happy to keep them for you.

PBL is raising money to allow students to attend the National Leadership Conference, being held in San Antonio this June.

With a huge variety of flavors, and make great stocking stuffers, make sure to pick some up today to support a great program!

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CCC STUDENT CONFESSES EVEN PRISON COULDN’T RUIN HER DREAM

By Chianna Boatman, staff writer

“Only God can judge me,” said CCC nursing student Cheyenne Kemp.

Kemp says her life was turned upside down when financial troubles in her family drove her to break the law. At the age of 16, she ended up spending three years in prison. She says she realized in the time it takes to make a bad decision, her life would never be the same.

“A week after the incident, I was in summer school when the cops came to my house,” explained Kemp. “My mother called me saying to get out of the school, that the cops were on their way, looking for me.”

Kemp, a straight A student from elementary through high school in Syracuse, never thought her bad decision would catch up with her.

“I remember just running out of class. I was in science, I just remember my old best friend calling me to let me know that I just had missed the cops when they came into my classroom looking for me.”

On the run for two months, Kemp was finally caught and charged with 2nd degree

burglary and false impersonation.

“They humiliated me. I was in my underwear and bra because it was 8 o’clock in the morning and I had just got my period,” explained Kemp. “My boyfriend was on his way to go the store to get my feminine products because I was all out. They tried to handcuff me while I was bleeding and take me outside.”

Kemp says she realized in the time it takes to make a bad decision, her life would never be the same.

She says her family and friends tried to make it clear to the police that she needed to wash up before they took her away. The police eventually let her shower and change before taking her in.

For eight months, Kemp says she sat in the Onondaga Justice Center in Syracuse fighting her case before being sentenced to a three-year prison sentence at Albion State Correctional Institution. She was the

youngest inmate at the facility.

Kemp says she successfully completed her GED while in prison. When she was finally released, she decided to start studying to be a nurse at Cayuga Community College. Kemp says school was never a problem for her. She says she when she was a little girl she was inspired to become a surgeon.

“Prison never stopped my dream. It was just a pause in my life because even when I was in prison I still wanted to come home and become a surgeon,” said Kemp. “It just gave me more motivation to not become a label. For example ‘An African-American who had been to prison and never did nothing with their life’.”

Kemp says she intends to continue her education and is determine to be successful.

Kemp plans to transfer to a four-year program at a university. She is hoping to be accepted at Duke University.

“Because I’ve always been a straight A student, even while committing my crimes, I think that’s why I never realized the risk of my actions because I was good at never getting caught.”

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TIRED OF AUBURN? TAKE A SHORT ROAD TRIP!

THE CHARMING VILLAGE OF MOTTVILLE IS JUST DOWN THE ROAD By Jenna Fields, contributing writer After living in the City of Auburn for a semester, have you dreamed of taking a road trip to a quaint, small town where everyone knows everyone and life seems less hectic?

That place is just nine miles down the road from Cayuga Community College, it’s called Mottville.

BACK-IN PARKING CAUSES VEXED DRIVERS TO DRIVE BY

By Nychele Crouch, staff writer If you need to visit Downtown Auburn, how you park your car may get you a parking ticket. Last summer, the City of Auburn implemented new parking rules regarding the pull-in parking spaces along Genesee Street. It’s officially called reverse diagonal parking. The new rule spun out of the Genesee Street Paving Project. The State grant which funded the road construction dictated certain standards set by the State Department of Transportation. The only alternative was to create parallel parking, but then the city would lose 35 parking spaces.

So start practicing backing up at a reverse angle.

“I just don’t go downtown,” said CCC student and Collegian editor-in-chief Megan Swartwood.

Although the State Department of Transportation has determined this way of parking has been deemed ‘safer,’ most find the new arrangement more of a hassle than a help.

“I make my son drive when I go to Mesa Grande now,” said Lisa Clark, a CCC Registrar’s representative.

Now signs have been placed along Genesee Street diagramming how to do reverse angle parking.

One thing unique to Mottville’s history is the creation of the Mottville Chair. In 1871, Francis Sinclair built the Sinclair Chair Factory in Mottville. In 1901, the factory was renamed the Sinclair-Allen Chair and Mottville Chair Works.

Today the Sinclair factory building still stands, but it doesn’t produce its signature chairs anymore, it is mostly used as a venue to host weddings.

NEW TYPE OF SMOKING CAUSING CONCERNS It’s just a small hamlet in the Town of Skaneateles, but it has some big history which helped shape its growth. It all started when Arthur Motts moved out of Auburn in the1820’s to build a woolen factory. At first the place was named ‘Mottsville’ after Arthur Motts, but gradually became known as just ‘Mottville.”

“Mottville was bigger than Skaneateles at one time, all the mills were located on the waterway due to mills being water powered. At that time, people lived where they worked,” explained Deb Holbein, the owner of the Mottville Consignment and Emporium shop in the center of Mottville.

A must-see experience in Mottville is to browse inside Mottville Consignment and Emporium shop (pictured above). You’ll see neighbors greeting each other as they look at all the treasures on display or just come in to mail a package. Ever since Mottville was established, there has always been a United State Post Office located at 73 Crow Hill Road. “This building has always been a mercantile plus a post office.” said Holbein.

By Ian Park, contributing writer Nature abounds in Mottville and one of the hamlet’s biggest attractions is the Charles Major Nature Trail. The natural trail follows what once was an old railroad track. When you walk along the path, you can still see parts of the tracks. The trail is under a mile-long and has great scenery.

You’ll find modern-day Mottville is thriving and you will soon discover the most important thing to many people living there is their sense of community. Mottville is just like you would think a small town should be, neighbor helping neighbor, and a variety of annual events to bring the people of the community together.

The Mottville Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1925, hosts regular pancake breakfasts. There is also an annual Trick or Treat event along the nature trail each Halloween.

So the next time you need to slow down and breathe some country-fresh air, stop in Mottville and take a walk along the nature trail.

If someone asked you if you would like to Juul, would you know how to answer them?

Vaping on an electronic cigarette, has replaced smoking cigarettes, and now ‘juuling’ is the new vaping for underage smoker ‘wannabes.’

On all college campuses and most high schools across the country, ‘juuling’ is new way to be cool. Marketed by the company Juul as a way to quit smoking, the device which is essentially an electronic cigarette which looks like a computer flash drive, but it produces much less ‘vapor’ than a regular e-cigarette. Less vapor, the less teens are going to get caught ‘vaping.’

However, there is still FDA concern with Juul’s device. It still delivers a potent nicotine rush along with some other chemicals into the lungs just as an electronic cigarette does.

Cayuga Community College student Michaela Tanner says juuling is still

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unhealthy as smoking or vaping and expensive. “There is so much nicotine in juuls, and many kids are now distracted by it while they are in school and cannot focus due to how addicted they are.” Tanner says there is as much nicotine in a Juul pod as there is in 20 cigarettes.

“I don’t like juuling, I think it is super unhealthy,” said CCC student Adam Poupore. “I think that the point of it is for people to stop smoking cigarettes and not to start a new, different addiction.”

According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine study in January determined that a majority of all vape have a few detrimental substances in them, which can include aldehydes and metals.

Cayuga Community College has a strict no tobacco, no vaping on campus property rule, which must include ‘juuling’ as well.

Sadly, few students and faculty follow the no smoking rule.

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LIBRARY RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY Big changes are underway on the Cayuga Community College Auburn campus. If you’ve spent any time on either floor of the library, you’ve most likely noticed pieces of furniture being rearranged or signage indicating that carpeting is being replaced.

All of these modifications are being done as part of the college’s effort to modernize the library facility, last updated in 1991.

Modernization is a broad term, however, that might leave some wondering what exactly to expect from this renovation.

New carpeting, newer and more comfortable furniture, a shift toward a less traditional library layout, a centralized circulation desk, the acquisition of new pieces of technology and the creation of a variety of different learning spaces are only some of the changes already taking place. These modifications are all part of the short-term plan for the library, the aim of which is to make the facility more attractive to students.

“Once we get them in the door,” Library Director Sarah Davenport explains, “then we can help them with whatever needs they may have.”

Rielly Quirk, a sophomore student worker who has worked in the library for three semesters and over the summer, confirmed that since the renovations started, she’s noticed an increase in library traffic saying, “people are coming in to do work or to study with friends or independently. Others come to hang out in between classes or just to relax. Either way, I have definitely noticed more students coming in than before.”

As for the long-term plan, Davenport says, “Ultimately, we want to combine the library and the Center for Academic Success to create a learning commons. This way the two facilities can work together to provide students with the resources they need. For example, a student working on a research paper would be able to come to the learning commons and work with a librarian to find appropriate sources for their paper and then go right to the writing specialist.”

This more modern setup is becoming increasingly common on college campuses across the country, something that Davenport says she saw first-hand while touring other facilities to get ideas about how to improve our library.

“Students have changed, so libraries need to adapt, as well. Most libraries are now trying to offer a variety of ways to meet the needs of students and offer support,” said Davenport. “ It is precisely this desire to provide a multitude of ways for students to utilize the facility according to their needs that is shaping the long-term goals of the renovation.”

There is no set date for completion of the plans, however, the library director praises the generosity and supportiveness of the college administrators throughout this process. There is a long road ahead to accomplishing the more ambitious of the library’s goals, but the staff remains optimistic. In the meantime, be sure to check out the changes that have already been made while taking advantage of the great services the library offers.

CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S SCHOOL OF MEDIA ARTS (SOMA) OFFERS CONCENTRATION IN THEATER Cayuga Community College’s Theater Concentration offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in Theater Arts while under the direction of award-winning professionals.

“Theater is more than just acting,” said Bob Frame, the Director of Theatre Operations at CCC, who has won multiple Theater Association of New York (TANYS) awards for direction and acting.

“Here at Cayuga, the theater classes not only educate students about the skills needed to work in all aspects of Theater Arts, it builds confidence, Director of Theatre self-esteem, taps Operations at CCC, into their creativ- Bob Frame, who has ity, while training won multiple Theater them to be a valuable member of a Association of New York (TANYS) awards for team.”

Frame says the direction and acting. bonds students make while taking classes in Theater Arts at Cayuga and working on stage productions continue well beyond their two years at the college. “I know every one of my students by

name. I witness their developing creativity and love of what they’re doing, whether it is on stage or behind the curtain, and at nearly every performance, we usually have theater students who have graduated return just to renew that bond again.”

Students may take courses in acting, creating a character, theatrical lighting, sound, and set design. Visiting professionals are often invited into classes to share their expertise and experiences.

“It’s one of several concentrations in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences program,” said Mary Bulkot, Professor of English and Co-coordinator School of Media and the Arts/Theater Concentration. “However, one of the great things about CCC is that ALL students are welcome to take theater classes or take part in one of the college’s student productions even if they are not interested in pursuing further education and/or a career in the theater.”

For students who are interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in theater, CCC now has an articulation agreement with Le Moyne College. Students who successfully complete the theater concentration at CCC can transfer to Le Moyne to pursue a B.A. in Theatre or a B.A. in Theatre with an Arts Administration minor. CCC has similar seamless transfer opportunities with many SUNY colleges, as well.

“Theater is one of those few instances in life where physical, hard work is actually fun,” said Frame.

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By Meghan Vivenzio, contributing writer

LATTIMORE OR LESS – CAYUGA’S LONE OPTION FOR CAMPUS-AFFILIATED HOUSING

By McKenna DiCamillo, contributing writer Students at Cayuga Community College have only one college-affiliated option for housing: Lattimore Hall.

Privately owned and managed, Lattimore Hall was designed specifically to house students attending Cayuga Community College. Located in the center of Auburn on Genesee Street, Lattimore Hall is a short bus ride to campus and within walking distance of Wegman’s, the YMCA, the post office, banks, restaurants, and more.

The furnished-apartment suites can house up to six students each. Each suite is equipped with a small kitchen area, bathroom and showers, and single private bedrooms for each suite resident. There is even a coffee shop conveniently located on the ground floor for when students need a quick snack or caffeine kick.

“They’re (Lattimore Hall) resourceful for students who may not live so close to the college, but they’re not the best for your money,” explained Madison Collins, a freshman resident who lives in Lattimore Hall. “In Auburn it’s (rent) quite expensive [though] most apartments are around $700, some up to $800 a month. If you do the math it’s about the same price.”

According to Lattimore Hall’s website the price for one semester is $3,625, not including a deposit and other fees. Payments can be divided up into a plan throughout the semester. The overall price includes Wi-Fi -

TELCOM/MEDIA DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY TOOLS Cayuga Community College’s Telcom/ Media Department recently readied their newly-purchased, state-of-the-art media technology equipment for hands-on use by students.

“It is a difficult undertaking to stay ahead of new technology because there are changes and improvements happening so rapidly in the professional industry,” explained Professor Steve Keeler, Cayuga Community College Humanities Division Chairperson and School of Media and the Arts Director. “Despite the difficulty, we

The state-of-the-art sound board in CCC’s student radio station, WDWNFM 88.

CCC students Theodore Brill and Kaylee Boise in a scene from the one act play.

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an expense necessary for the modern college student - as well as amenities such as heating and cable.

In comparison, the listed cost for room and board at SUNY Cortland is around $3,988 a semester for undergraduate residents of New York State. SUNY Oswego’s housing is listed at $4,295 per semester.

One drawback to living at Lattimore Hall is the company requires its occupants to sign a license agreement committing the student to residency for the entire academic year, unlike most college dorms where residents can leave after a single semester.

Onondaga Community College has dorm communities on campus, organized by students’ interests and majors. The price ranges from $7,270 to $5,470 depending on the type of occupancy. Despite being a community college, the two-year SUNY sister institution has a variety of dormitory types ranging from communal and pod-style to apartment style. Students attending Cayuga, however, only have the option of commuting to Lattimore Hall.

“It’s the only thing I have because I can’t commute,” said Emily Kerr, a freshman resident at Lattimore Hall.. “[If I could] I’d commute.”

Collins sums up the attitude of many Lattimore residents the best. “Overall the idea’s great, but it’s not my top choice to live; it’s just where I have to be.”

are committed at Cayuga Community College to providing students in our School of Media and the Arts and Telcom/Media degree programs the very best experience with the needed tools to prepare them to compete for careers in the fast-changing world of Media.”

The college’s radio station, WDWN, is

now equipped with a breakthrough digital sound broadcasting system which most large, professional stations use. The Wheatsone IP-12 sound board and its Digital Blade 3 Network device integrates traditional broadcast engineering functions into a self-contained digital processor which uses a Gigabit Ethernet to provide the most flexibility of control to program and link any type of audio source from any location while providing several channels of audio simultaneously in a seamless operation with spectacular quality.

In the college’s television studio, students can now create stunning HD computer-generated graphics with more than 260 possible animations and 3-D effects using the new Compix Digital Graphics System.

The Telcom/Media Department has also expanded its fleet of drone cameras so each student enrolled in the course has the opportunity for hours of hands-on operation. The drones used in the class are DJI Mavic Pros, a quadcopter which is equipped with a Go Pro type camera which can capture professional-quality, high resolution, moving images or stills in full color which then streams a high definition live view feed to a monitor on the ground. The drones’ sleek design has stateof-the-art propellers to increase flight time and reduce noise. The drones have a stable flight mode which allows for hovering to capture continuous action.

“As Media Technology changes, so will we,” said Keeler. “It is our mission to enable students to learn the most recent and needed skills to successfully start their media careers.”

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME…

By Dave Wilson, contributing writer

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Auburn’s Cayuga Community College is starting up their own baseball program.

Team spirit, school support, and community pride will fill this city with the addition of a college baseball program. The inaugural Spartan team will be playing at the City’s Falcon Park. They will be sharing America’s ‘favorite past time’ with the Doubledays, the minor league team for the Washington Nationals.

There is some major talent out there and Cayuga Community College will be able to attract it with this baseball program.

Everyone is in for an exciting, upcoming year! Auburn, New York better be ready to watch some good college baseball.

The Spartan baseball team will reap the benefits of improvements made to Falcon Park. There is serious talk and consideration about a $3 million project to fund a turf field and other improvements to the Falcon Park facility. A new synthetic turf will benefit the Doubledays and the Spartans alike.

Actually, many different teams from Cayuga Community College are going to benefit from the improvements to this facility, but to see the CCC baseball Spartans play on turf field would be exciting for any baseball fan.

Cayuga’s Spartans will have Coach T.J. Gamba as their head coach for the 2019 season who says he is happy to give back to his community. Coach Gamba has played pro-

fessionally. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1986. He has coached at the collegiate level and assisted in coaching at the professional level. He was assistant coach for the Miami Marlins Single A affiliate in Batavia. He brings a lot of baseball talent, leadership, and experience to this Spartan inaugural team.

Starting in March, 2019 the Spartans baseball team will play a full and exciting schedule of double headers on Saturdays and Sundays and with afternoon and evening games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They will get their chance to show Auburn and Cayuga Community College what Spartan talent looks like. Play ball!

FINALS WEEK SHENANIGANS MORNING OR AFTERNOON CLASSES?

By Aaron Ward, contributing writer

By Chianna Boatman, staff writer What do CCC students do to prepare for finals week?

If you weren’t looking over notes before, the best time is now explained Autumn Brewer, a CCC student majoring in Media Production.

“Looking over your own notes is the best way to understand exactly what you have learn throughout your semester,” said Brewer.

“If I’m really struggling I’ll go to the CAS or the library.”

Utilizing The Center for Academic Success (CAS) is a tool you can use to understand a certain subject you’re struggling in. The program was designed to help students achieve their academic goals.

“I used the CAS a couple times through-

out the semester and personally I think students should take advantage of it,” said CCC student Cheyenne Kemp, who is majoring in nursing.

Kemp explains the best way she study is to use index cards.

“Eating the right foods, and getting a good night sleep after you study before that big test day can make a big difference,” said Kemp.

There’s many ways to study for finals week.

Students suggest forming study groups, meet ing with teachers during their office hours, and be creative when forming studying hours for yourself.

“Everyone here (at CCC) is extremely willing to help,” said Brewer.

CCC HELPS STUDENT PREPARE TO TRANSFER

By Brandon Nixon, contributing writer

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Students thinking about transferring to a four-year school: are your eyes about to fall out from looking up all that colleges have to offer on-line?

Cayuga Community College recently had a solution to avoiding all that eye strain by inviting dozens of colleges to set up stands in the front lobby of the college on the Auburn campus, filling its long hall along its walls.

The colleges ranged from public colleges that are part of CUNY and SUNY system, to the more expensive, but tempting, private colleges such as Syracuse University and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Each college sent representatives to talk with the students of Cayuga Community College.

CCC student, Nymir Garner, felt that the College Fair was very helpful. He is a sophomore studying Media Production. He says he is seeking to continue his education at a four-year university. He says many of his professors have recommended certain colleges to him. Most notably, he says was Le Moyne College, which he says he was thankful was represented at CCC’s Transfer Fair. He says

he also enjoyed the one-on-one communication with the college representatives, saying it had made a “significant influence” on how he will make his transfer decision.

Ariel White, a freshman taking classes at the Auburn campus, was surveying the colleges early on their arrival. She says she is looking to continue her education around her major, Graphic Design, at a four-year college. She says after talking with four different universities, she had trouble finding one that supports her major. But she does believe that Cayuga Community College did a good job of bringing a wide selection of colleges to explore and gather information. She says it was good to be able to see all the different options, especially if you are unsure of where to go.

In addition to hosting a college transfer day, CCC recently offered a free trip for students to visit Oswego State University where they were given a full behind-the-scenes tour. Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus also hosted a College Transfer Day in October.

Do you like early morning classes?

If you ask students it seems like most everyone says they have the same feeling about seeing that 8 a.m. class on their schedule.

“It feels as if the world was punishing me,” CCC student John G. said.

In an informal poll of multiple students on CCC’s Auburn campus, most agreed with John ‘s reply. Most students said emphatically, they just don’t like to wake up before 10 a.m. Of the student who said they disliked early mornings, they indicated that they enjoy sleeping in to give them time to mentally prepare for class. Some students said they liked the extra time in the early morning so they can quickly finish that paper that they have been procrastinating about for the past week.

“I’m usually half asleep, fighting to keep my eyes open throughout the whole class,” Paul S. said.

Another reason students said they disliked early classes is because of the time they go to bed at night. Some of the students say they have a late bedtime because of employment obligations while others said sometimes they just stay up to binge watch a show on Netflix.

The informal poll also found some students who say it is better to take more early classes.

CCC student Nicole W. was surprised to hear so many students were against morning classes. “Once I get done with my classes at around noon, I have the rest of the day to myself, to catch up on homework or to just take a nap,” she said.

“Once you get yourself in a bad rhythm of going to sleep late, it’s hard to get back into a good routine,” Matt D. explained.

Nicole says another plus is that unless all of your best friends have early classes, there will be no one to text or Snapchat you, so you can put all of your focus into the class.

CCCC FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CELEBRATES 17 YEARS AS HOST OF STUDENT-PRODUCED TV PROGRAMS

By Nychele Crouch, staff writer Have you ever watched the television shows only available in Auburn called Inside Government and Beyond the Front Page?

If you do decide to watch, you’ll see some compelling conversation about local topics between local leaders and CCCC Foundation Executive Director, Guy Cosentino.

Cosentino, a former mayor of the city of Auburn, is celebrating his 17th year as the host of both shows. “I have a great time. I love interacting with the students here.”

The shows are completely staffed by Cayuga Community College students majoring in Telcom degrees. Students come together as a team as they gain hands-on

experience running producing a television production. From floor managers, to camera operators, to running the sound board to creating graphics for the show, the students are able to embrace these roles as a great learning experience to prepare them for potential work out in the field of Media.

Since the productions are primarily focused on politics, the guests coming into the studio at the college are usually local politicians including members of Auburn’s City Council or members of Cayuga County’s Legislature.

“Wrangling candidates can at times be like herding cats,” he chuckled. “But I love it.”

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INSIDE THE LIVES OF STUDENT MUSICIANS

ARE SUPERHEROES IN TROUBLE AT THE BOX OFFICE?

By Madison M. W. Collins, contributing writer Life as a student is hard, but the life of a student musician can be even more difficult.

Recent CCC graduate Jarret Swasey is a working musician in Auburn. Though he says he had a lot of support for his career from friends and family, he says balancing everything was still tough. Swasey participated in Creative Writing Club, Cayuga Records and RAT Guild while attending college and worked in the Telcom department in addition to all his classes. Swasey says that all of his college activities helped him grow musically.

Swasey also says keeping busy helped him to relax, but he ended up having “no social life” and some stress.

CCC students and musicians Eric Mohan and Connor Van Epps.

Swasey recorded his first album with Cayuga Records while in school and says he

is currently reinventing his music style quite a bit for his second album. Even with of all his new music coming out, Swasey is working at Panera and in the process of moving to Oneida. He says that he hopes to continue working on his music, create his own recording label, and possibly continuing his education.

Another prime example of a hard-working student musician is Eric Mohan. This CCC Audio Production major is a gifted drummer, guitarist, bassist, and member of his own band with fellow CCC classmate, Connor Van Epps. Mohan is in his second year of college and second year working at Wegmans. He also has been a part of a rock ensemble. With the help of the members of Cayuga Records, Mohan has been working on an album with his band called “Glass Image.” He hopes to potentially release it to the public with Cayuga Records.

“Sometimes I get stressed, but then I play music and it helps,” says Mohan. Just like Jarret Swasey, Mohan says he has had a lot of support from those around him, but it still gets rough for him sometimes. He says balancing work, school, extracurricular activities, creating music, and other obligations take a toll on him.

Mohan says the quote, “The expert in anything was once a beginner,” that he read on a poster in a Geometry class often motivates him and helps him get through his struggles.

He believes that it is important to try your best, but not overwork yourself and that quote helps him to do just that.

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By Bradley Liverman, contributing writer To say that the superhero led cinematic universe for Warner Bros. and DC Comics has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start would be an understatement. With surprisingly low, but not terrible, box office returns and divisive reviews, The DCEU has been forced into a sink or swim situation. So now the questions movie fans are forced to ask themselves are, where did it all go wrong? How did it end up here? And is there a redemption story for this cinematic universe in the near future? Or is it dead in the water…?

Before discussing the future for the universe, it is important to understand what got it to this place. In a market dominated

by Marvel superhero films, the grounds have been established. People are used to the formula that Marvel has developed. So, when DC presented something new, it’s understandable that people would be put off by this. Critics bashed the films as they came out, fans were divisive, and Marvel Fanboys flooded the Internet trying to drown the publicity of these films and do their absolute best to erase them from pop culture. And to no one’s surprise, it worked. After constantly being told that anything other than Marvel was awful, box office returns on the DC films slowly declined. From the near billion dollar film in Batman v Superman, all the way to the big team up film in Justice League with a worldwide box office of only $650 million.

Now, for the average film that number would be outstanding. But, when the film is supposed to be your “Avengers” of your franchise so to speak, a film that grossed $2 Billion worldwide, it became quite clear that the damage had been done.

With the writing on the wall, the DCEU appeared doomed. Which sparked a new conversation among the movie sphere. Should the DCEU reboot? Based on the declining numbers you’d assume yes. But, there’s more of a divisive argument than someone would expect. After Blu-ray releases of the films, those who did and didn’t see them in theaters went back to watch the films. With a majority realizing they actually aren’t that bad. Fan forums began to appear all over the Internet leading the chants that the DC hate was mostly manufactured in a blind Marvel bias without actually giving the movie chance.

So now, the audience is divided amongst old fans who had given up due to the constant media bashing just hoping for a reboot so maybe they won’t get as much hate for enjoying the films, Critics and Marvel Fanboys flying their Marvel bias high into the air, and new fans who have gone back and grown an appre-

ciation for the films wanting everything to stay as originally planned. But, are they too late?

With all the drama surrounding the war between Marvel and DC fans, other problems came into light. One being the departure of Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill from the roles of Batman and Superman. These two, actually, got praise from all movie goers for their work in the roles. With such a big hole now being left in the franchise, it would appear to be falling apart. Leading to even more cries for a reboot. However, despite all of this DC appears to be pushing forward with films coming out such as Aquaman, Shazam, and The Joker origin movie which all look outstanding. But, will their efforts be enough to save the franchise from rebooting despite the Marvel hate and departure of their two biggest stars?

“I feel that they should stop what they’re doing immediately, after the three films they already have in production of course. Scrap everything and reboot it all with a new cast and creative team….There are literally thousands of comics to pull material from to once again do these characters justice. Hopefully taking a page from Marvel’s book this time around. Marvel took time to build their characters whereas DC tried to play catch up…..I wanna see my favorite characters get proper development before their big crossover.”

Jonas say he doesn’t agreed with the critics of the DC films.

“Man of Steel, absolutely not. Same with Batman v Superman, though that film was the beginning of the end as the studio started to become more involved afterwards trying to appeal to the whining Marvel fanboys unaware that they’re just gonna complain no matter what they did to appease them...at the end of the day, the critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes do not matter. Critics should not have the power they have. There is nothing special about them. We all enjoy entertainment differently and should not make our decisions based on the score of a website,”Jonas explained.

Jonas says he doesn’t see an optimistic future for the films.

“I think they should just stop. There’s no point in continuing on after everything that’s happened. Especially with Ben (Affleck) and Henry (Cavill) leaving I think it’s just time to call it quits. Perhaps fans will have opened their eyes for when they come back with a reboot and hopefully DC will have learned a thing or two to come out of the gate swinging.

But until then, all I am looking forward to is the next Avengers film.”

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CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND THE ARTS (SOMA)

FALL 2018 EVENTS Cayuga’s School of Media and the Arts (SOMA) is proud to present these exciting events. All events are open to all members of the college community.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT

December 5 - 11 AM - 12 noon New works by Cayuga’s student artists

COLLEGE ROCK ENSEMBLE CONCERT

December 4 - 7 PM - Multi-Purpose Performance Center (M157)Come down to the basement of

the Link Building and listen to this student ensemble rock out!

SINGER-SONGWRITER STUDENT WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES

December 5 - 7 PM - Multi-Purpose Performance Center (M157) Students from Maria Deangelis’ (Brunell Visiting Artist) songwriting class will perform the songs they crafted throughout the semester.

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