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Vol. 63 Issue 10 December 7, 2016

New club organization called Rise proposed; but is it necessary?

CAYUGABRIEFS PHOTOS BY NORMAN LEE

By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief

Pass the peanut butter!

CCC students make PB&J sandwiches to help the hungry

STUDENTS: RELIEVE STRESS, PET A PUP!

By Gabby Rizzo, associate editor

By Gabby Rizzo, associate editor

Rescheduled because of the snow days the week of Thanksgiving, the National Society of Leadership and Success had a food pantry drive last Wednesday. The group of volunteers created an assembly line to build peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be delivered to local food pantries later in the day.

Students made sandwiches for an hour in the hallway across from the Ida Bisgrove Theater on the Auburn campus. Sandwich specialists were members of the NSLS, along with any students who wanted to join in.

There was lots of energy generated by the event, with music playing and many students participating. Vice president of the club, Jenna McLaughlin, said this event was planned because “we wanted to get together and do something for the community.”

Other participants included Sarah Dann, the treasurer, Kishana Bartley, who managed the event, Kira Sloan, Jacob Hastings, as well as many others.

The deal was if a student made a certain number of sandwiches, he or she would receive one for free. The sandwiches made went to local food banks and homeless shelters. The event was not just held at the Auburn campus, but also at the Fulton campus that same day. NSLS club advisor Norman Lee reported the event had a pretty good turnout and those working were very enthusiastic about it.

Last Thursday, three therapy dogs were brought in the help alleviate the stress of upcoming finals. There was a standard poodle named Carson, a yellow lab named Beau, and a Tibetan Spaniel named Chloe.

The dogs were brought in at 11 a.m. in the library on the Auburn campus and stayed for about an hour. The dogs will also be brought to the Fulton campus library on Wednesday, December 7th, at 11 a.m.

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All three dogs were extremely kind, welcoming the attention given to them by the students who had stopped by. In return, the reaction of excitement would spill over the faces of unaware students who had stopped into the library or going to leave the library. Along with the dogs having visited, the library has extended its hours because of the finals. These times are 6PM-8:30PM through Thursday, December 8th, with free coffee, beverages, and food.

What’s in store for next semester?

SGO outlines plans at Student Senate meeting

By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief With the Fall 2016 semester coming to a close, many students may be wondering what events are scheduled to take place next semester?

At the December 2nd meeting of the Student Senate, members of the Student Government Organization, (SGO), reported the group hosted many successful events this semester including the Voter Registration Drive, Bone Marrow Registration Drive, and a Red Cross Blood Drive. The members of the SGO also laid out their plans for next semester, which they say features a wide range of events and new renovations; some set, and others still up in the air.

What is confirmed for the Spring 2017 semester is another blood drive, very similar to the one hosted this semester. New for this spring semester - designating the month of April as LGBT Month. During the month, there will be several events dedicated to the LGBT community on campus. For instance, SGO is planning to place pinwheels in front of the school on the Auburn campus in an arrangement to represent the Pride Flag. Also members of the SGO are celebrating the announcement that the

school will contruct new gender neutral bathrooms on the Auburn campus. They say the new bathrooms are being created due to the overwhelming use of the current uni-sex bathroom between the library and the CAS. SGO members say this will help with the over flow and help make the school become more progressive. Construction, however, may not begin immediately, but they say it is definite and there will be more gender neutral bathrooms.

Some events are still in the works, but will most likely include another Bone Marrow Drive. The actual date is being decided over break. There will an announcement in the beginning of the spring semester.

Another event in the works is a possible Black History Month event. Obviously this would take place in February, but what kind of event and when were not disclosed at the meeting, Even though the SGO have these events in the works, the members say they are always open to suggestions. If you have an idea for a possible future event, please head to the SGO office.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

New clubs and organizations are popping up all over campus but sometimes too much is too much. During the senate meeting on December 2nd, a new outside organization called Rise announced their arrival. This organization, started by Jack Cirillo and some his friends- who remain unnamedwant to help protect people during protests as security, giving protestors the freedom to protest without fear of being harmed.

However, Veterans Club president Roger Edward Engel piped up and asked about security licenses. This went on for a few more minutes before the meeting was asked to move on.

After the meeting ended, both Roger Engel and Jack Cirillo shared their thoughts about a potential volunteer security force on campus.

Roger Engel says he has knowledge of security and how it works. “To do any sort of security in New York state you need to be licensed by the state’s operation of security.

The license works just like a driver’s license as you have a card to carry around. Anytime you work security you have to have this otherwise, you put your hands on someone trying to contain them or questioning somebody you are in serious invasion of privacy if you don’t have this card,” Engel said.

Engel says without this card, any security work without this license, besides by a corporation, can result in some serious jail time.

Engel worried that this could cause some serious trouble for students who volunteer.

“The organization will not only act as a security force, but also try to educate students in case a protest is not going as peaceful as planned and begins to become violent,” said Rise organizer Jack Cirillo. He says the Rise organization would try to be more peaceful with their approach toward a downhill situation rather than be aggressive.

Cirillo says if a person wanted to join, he or she would have to go through an evaluation and have positive letters of recommendation before being able to join. Then training would begin to help members. Cirillo says Rise would like to work with not just a few clubs such as the new club, the Young Americans for Liberty, but all clubs including SGO. An example given by Roger Engel, “the police protect and serve but if a mayor feels a protest shouldn’t continue the debrief will be bias against the protestors. What RISE is trying to accomplish and I respect this is is a neutral party to avoid injuries and property damage with certain actions.”

Cirillo says the Rise organization would act as a counter weight to the police force and would try to protect innocent protestors.

Unlike some places in the United States, Auburn, New York is not known for protests.

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Lack of freedom of speech at colleges Flu shot or not?

OPINIONS No more sugary sodas According to HealthDay.com every one out of three people in the United States drink soda or other sugary drinks daily. Soda is one of the biggest reason people are diagnosed with diabetes and rotting teeth, but still millions of people still drink it on a regular basis. On one hand, you have doctors, dentists, and people who like to stay fit say that people should cut back on drinking soda to slow down the weight gain and other damages soda does to the body. On the other hand, soda companies like Pepsi, Coca-Cola and other people claim that it’s not bad. But it all comes down to is soda bad for our bodies.

The ingredients that are put in the drink have no positive effects on the human body at all.

Soda has no good effect on the body at all. Even though it is 90% water, and diet sodas are 99% water they still serve no purpose for your body other than to quench your thirst. An article by Racheal Rettner on Huffingtonpost.com states that consuming one 12 ounce can of soda a day can really raise your chances of getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and could lead to many other health concerns. Soda poses as nothing more than a drink with nothing but sugar, water and empty calories.

The ingredients in a can of Coca-Cola are high fructose corn syrup…nothing but sugar, corrosive phosphoric acid which is a major industrial chemical, and last but certainly not least, caffeine which can have a powerful effect on a someone’s brain chemistry. Soda companies are just putting in different sugars and chemicals and we don’t look at the label, we just say “oh this sounds good, I’ll buy this to drink.”

There’s so many things that can go wrong when you drink soda on a daily basis. A dentist on Colgate.com said in an article all the acid and acidic sugars in soda causes the tooth enamel to soften which leads to cavities and rotting of the teeth. Soda companies say “well people should brush their teeth more often.” Question is are they saying that people should brush their teeth after drinking a soda? If that’s the case then a lot of people would be brushing their teeth more than three times a day.

At the end of the day, no matter how you slice it, soda is bad for you. It helps nobody in any kind of way except to quench their thirst. There’s no good that comes from soda. It rots your teeth, causes cavities, and can cause you to become a diabetic. Soda is just put on the shelves to sell and get more and more people to drink and buy it more than once. People think they need a bottle of soda to go with their meal when it’s better to just get a bottle of water or chose a different drink that is healthy for you and doesn’t have all the added sugars.

—Alex Gonzalez CCC student

Euro Soccer: as good as the World Cup

The UEFA Champions League is an annual elite tournament competition that was founded in 1954.

This tournament is the dream of every player in the whole world because who doesn’t want to play against the top players like Leonel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Andres Iniesta? So there’s no doubt every football club want to be in this competition.

There’s so many arguments about the differences between the World Cup and the UEFA. One of those is the aspect of financial income. It is a fact that after the World Cup finishes, the association in charge collects more money than when the UEFA finishes but, the differences are that the UEFA is an annual continental club football competition and the World Cup is played every four years. Furthermore, if we base our statistics about the pros and the negatives of both tournaments, we can realize that after four years there is a significant difference in financial income.

Another pro argument about the UEFA is that many more teams compete in the World Cup, including some from countries that have rarely done well at the international level. This means that the EUFA is a more prepared for tournaments in which only the elite teams compete.

The World Cup has always been categorized as the best or as the more important tournament in history, but with facts we can realize that there is another competition at the same level or even better, but with higher standards. It is time not to be left out of history and change in a better way where there’s bigger entertainment in all the aspects of the game.

—Hector Rojas CCC student

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College used to be a place where you went to learn and challenge your viewpoints. Sadly, that is not the case anymore. College campuses have become a “safe space” for students to be babied and a place where freedom of speech has gone to die. Students are forced to keep quiet or face being alienated by their peers. These campuses have become a place where students who are pro freedom of speech versus students who are afraid to have their beliefs challenged. Some colleges have gone as far as to ban some forms of speech they think will offend students and that is absolutely unacceptable. Student’s should have their ideas challenged rather protected by the rules established by the college.

Differing views on safe spaces have cost many professors their jobs because they decided to oppose the viewpoint of a student. A professor at Marquette University in Wisconsin by the name of Professor John McAdams was suspended from his position from posting on his blog about how students have the right to share their view on things like gay marriage and gay adoption. In this instance students were so offended by his view on things, they had removed from his post and suspended him for speaking his mind on his personal blog.

Another instance of the many in which a professor was suspended for using his right to free speech was at the University of Toronto where a tenured psychology professor by the name of Jordan B. Peterson was verbally attacked at his job for opposing Bill C-16; which would make it illegal to share opinions against gender expression and trans-genders within Canada. Students rallied outside his building and threw unintelligent insults at him and his peers. The bill suppresses people’s ability to speak their mind on these subjects without being charged with a

crime. Students who are for the bill have protested Professor John McAdams and his stance on the bill.

Teachers at these schools are no longer able to share an opposing view to a student in fear they will lose their jobs or be criticized by the school staff.

University has turned from a place for further learning to a daycare for students that are afraid to go into the real world. These students were treated for too long in their lives causing colleges to adapt to this and protect the students from other viewpoints than their own. Freedom of speech is no longer welcome or allowed to prosper within schools of higher learning in fear it may offend other students.

Freedom of speech on college campuses allows students to think about other viewpoints and how those viewpoints challenge their own. This idea that freedom of speech is not welcome has caused students to oppose the things that have made this country great.

The idea that schools need safe spaces to protect students is causing more problems than it is solving.

Students that are for the idea of these safe spaces are effectively alienating themselves from other students so they won’t be offended. Some students have taken the idea of safe spaces to the extreme and want to separate people based on race and sexual preference so they all have the same way of thinking.

This idea of anti-freedom of speech has caused more division between students than it has solved. This is a problem that needs to be solved with common sense rather than laws and rules to stop others from speaking. Students should be taught that not everything they disagree with is wrong and they should learn to be open to other ideas.

—Eric Decker CCC student

Is wearing a clown costume my right?

Wearing a clown outfit is my right or a public nuisance? This could be looked at two different ways. Some people would say yes, I have a right to dress however I want; it is my right as a citizen of America. The other people would say no, that is creepy, wrong, and it will start a riot. Both of them have arguments, but which one is valid.

It wouldn’t be fair to just tell you my opinion since there are many people who apparently like to dress up as a clown. So I will try to think of reasons why these people would think it’s okay. First one that comes to mind is freedom of expression. That’s one people pull out quite often, especially when they are doing something so blatantly weird. Another thought would be to get known and have some buzz on social media. I wouldn’t doubt that at all especially the times we are in. Some younger people will do anything to get some attention.

The valid answer in my opinion would have to be it is creepy, scary, and wrong. That is because this can seriously cause mass hysteria, even if you didn’t do anything.

If a child goes missing because of a clown, everyone in a clown outfit will be hated and considered dangerous, so why do it? I’ll tell you why, people are stupid and will be stubborn. All because they think it’s not illegal or the person is just plain crazy. But it is illegal, there is a law which states that you are not allowed to mask your identity in public.

So with both sides of the argument in, I still think mine is correct. There is proof that it causes mass hysteria. There has been a riot on the Penn State campus.

A large group of people gathered together and looked for a clown that was most likely a kid playing a bad joke.

Also, it is going way too far because not all of them are just pranks. A 16-year-old kid was stabbed repeatedly by a clown, unfortunately the kid ended up dying. Too many people got hurt over something this stupid, hopefully this stupid clown trend ends soon and people realize how stupid they are being.

—Derrick Allio

CCC student

Is ignorance a defense when breaking laws?

Nine Australian men who were all in their 20s were arrested in Malaysia for stripping down to their tight swimwear. The swimwear contained the Malaysian flag. They were arrested for disturbing the public. They shouldn’t have been arrested because they didn’t know that doing that would affect anyone.

The nine men that were arrested shouldn’t have been arrested because they weren’t intentionally trying to make fun of anyone. They were huge fans of the race and the tight swimwear that they had on was a way of showing that they were fans. The nine Australian men were just trying to enjoy themselves at a race that they loved. They weren’t yelling out negative things or doing anything inappropriate. The men were not from Malaysia so they didn’t know that what they were doing was wrong.

They should have been brought in and just got a warning to not do it again. They shouldn’t have had to stay there overnight or anything. They should have just gotten a warning because they didn’t commit a crime.

An arrest is an exaggeration in this case because they

didn’t hurt anyone or disrupt the public on purpose.

The Malaysian people just assumed that they went there to embarrass them and disturb the peace. That was never the case and they shouldn’t assume that the Australian men were going there to do so.

This case is not that serious. The police in Malaysia also said that they were going to do a deep investigation on the men to make sure that they weren’t going there to embarrass them or to disturb the peace. They also said they were going to go under investigation for inappropriate behavior in a public place. The police are over reacting to this whole situation because they didn’t do anything major and there isn’t anything to investigate.

Overall, the nine Australian men should not have been arrested for anything because they didn’t do anything wrong. The only way they should have been arrested is if they actually had intentions on embarrassing the Malaysian people. People shouldn’t get arrested for stupid things.

—Rita Rivera

CCC student

Hospital charges couple $39.35 to hold baby According to Syracuse newspaper, The Post-Standard, a nurse asks a couple in Utah if they wanted to have skin-toskin which means when a nurse takes the baby and gently places it on the chest of the mother. There is another charge for an extra nurse to come into the room during birth. This charge is not for holding the baby. They shouldn’t charge anyone or anything for giving birth and bringing a new life into this world.

The young kids out here that are getting pregnant are not financially stable. Many teens didn’t have a good life and everyone isn’t rich. A lot of kids came from broken families with single moms and single dads. It’s hard for one parent to take care of a full house alone. It’s very hard to afford clothes for kids and food and somewhere to sleep.

You shouldn’t charge for God’s creation, that’s like charging for a miracle. Back in the past they didn’t charge for anything. When babies were born it was more like an exciting moment.

It should not be an extra cost for an irrelevant nurse to

come in the room to watch you give birth. That’s not my problem that they have to do that. Money shouldn’t be coming out of my pocket. The hospital should take care of that if they think we have to have an extra nurse in the room.

Also it should not be a charge for a nurse to lay the baby on its mother’s chest. It’s your baby, that’s your choice without any cost especially when you can’t see you baby for a couple of days. First off, it takes about two seconds just to lay the baby down and wipe he or she off. I already feel like they can’t charge you for anything, everything should come with just the delivery.

Many people in this world will either agree or disagree on whether a hospital charges 39.35 skin- to-skin. I know I disagree in many ways and it will continue to stay like that until I see a change. There shouldn’t be a charge for giving birth and bring a new life into this world.

—Gabriel Bell CCC student

It’s that time of year again, flu season. You hear it everywhere you go. Time to run out to your physician’s office or local flu clinic and get your shot. The vaccination shot is an educated guess of what scientists predict what the flu might be that year.

By getting the shot you are taking a step towards not only protecting or decreasing your symptoms, but you’re also protecting your loved ones as well.

People confuse the common cold with the flu.

Influenza also known as the flu is a respiratory infection that can cause serious complications. It is a viral infection that antibiotics do not cure. The flu is spread by tiny droplets from coughing or sneezing and is usually spread from person to person. You could also become infected by touching something like your classroom computer that was recently contaminated with the virus and then touching your mouth or nose. You then become contagious for several days and you could be spreading the virus to your loved ones and not even know it.

Did you know that the flu can be fatal? Children, Adults over sixty-five, and people with a decreased immune system are at a higher risk. Research shows that hundreds of children die and over thousands of people are hospitalized each year from complications.

People argue that even if you get the shot, you could still end up getting the flu. The vaccination alone does not protect you a hundred percent.

Simply cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, washing your hands with soap and water or using anti hand sanitizer when water is not available will prevent the virus from being spread. Most importantly if you’re feeling sick stay home until your symptoms have subsided for at least twenty-four hours.

Yes, there is a chance you could still get the flu.

There is also an anti-viral medication your doctor may prescribe. However, by getting the vaccine your symptoms would be less severe and there is concern that influenza has become resistive to the anti-viral medication.

People also argue that there are side effects from getting the vaccination. You could have a headache or a low-grade fever for about a day after you get the shot. Most common symptoms are a sore arm, redness, or slightly swollen at the injection site. The flu is far more dangerous than getting the flu shot.

Ultimately the choice is yours, but now is the time to visit your doctor’s office and get your vaccination.

If you don’t want to get the flu shot to protect yourself, get it to protect your loved ones.

—Jodie Smith CCC student

Brady & Deflategate Tom Brady was suspended for the deflation of footballs. Apparently Tom Brady and the Patriots should not have beat the Colts as bad as they did because it was the final round in the playoffs. They blew them out so people were curious as soon as they found out that there was less air pressure in the footballs. So Tom Brady got suspended.

Brady should not have been suspended for the deflation of balls. First off, it doesn’t matter if we cheated or not. We still would have won the Colts haven’t beat us in years. You probably should learn more about football and the New England Patriots.

I am going to educate you on the Patriots. They have had six Super Bowl appearances and they have won four out of the six. That’s a pretty good ratio if you ask me. The Patriots have always been a solid team in the NFL by leading their division basically every year. The Patriots have also been in the playoffs every year since I started watching them. I can’t seem to figure out when was the last time the Patriots didn’t make it to the playoffs.

We beat the Colts like almost every year. It’s kind of like a tradition. The Indianapolis Colts were never really a good solid team like the Patriots. However, they are kind of like rivals. The Patriots have beat the Colts 47 times out of the 75 times. That means they only won 28 times compared to the Patriots’ 47 wins. It’s kind of like a little brother going against an older brother. The older brother is most likely to win which in this case would be the Patriots.

They said that we cheated and deflated the footballs, but our running back had three touchdowns.

So I don’t see how a ball with less air pressure can cause a difference. On top of that, we shut them out. Their offense scored one touchdown. Patriots’ defense shut them down. Maybe if our defense wasn’t so good, they would have scored and not made a reason or an excuse why they lost. The final score was 45 to 7. I guess they thought that win was too easy for us and something had to be going on.

My conclusion would have been set Brady free, and never have to face any punishment. He’s the best in the NFL and they’re looking for any reason to slow him down. I mean Brady is back now and he is looking for revenge now he has been back for two games now and he already has more passing yards than 12 quarterbacks that has been playing since game one.

—Cartezz Carroll CCC student

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Fulton Penny Wars

STUDENT SENATE NEWS

By Gabby Rizzo, associate editor

By Amanda Deavers, Fulton correspondent

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Last month, Cayuga Community College, Fulton Campus, held Penny Wars. This is a competition that involves all of the clubs on campus. Every club picked a charity and whichever club won got to donate all of the money raised to their charity. The competition was based on a point system. A penny would equal one positive point and everything else would be negative. For instance, putting a dime in a club’s bin it would be negative ten points, and putting a quarter in would equal twenty-five negative points. The clubs battled it out, often times putting pennies their own cub’s bin and any other type of money in another club’s bin. This competition lasted for two weeks and the results were great.

Overall, $1,647.41 was raised. The Student Government Organization (SGO) won the competition and this money is being donated to their charity of choice, Church World Services. This is an organization that is working diligently to assist people in Haiti as they deal with the aftermath of the hurricanes they have experienced. We are grateful to all who participated in this event and look forward to continuing our efforts, as a school, to help our community.

A letter to the reader, from the editor Dear Students, Faculty, and Readers: It has been a wonderful semester. A lot of events going on on campus, new faces, and much more this semester. As the fall semester ends the spring semester will begin before we know it. However, this means a lot of things. I, Zakary Haines, will not be able to continue as editor-in-chief. Between working, school work, and my own personal life, I can

Zakary Haines EDITOR-IN-CHIEF not find time to be editor of The Collegian anymore. There are just not enough hours in the day. The Collegian wouldn’t run as efficiently

if I was never around to help versus someone who can dedicate their time to the paper. I feel bad for only being around one semester, but it was a good semester. I’ve enjoyed writing as editor-in-chief this semester, it has been a pleasure.

It takes a lot of pride, self-reflection, and acknowledgement to recognize when too much is too much. If I could, I would continue to be editor-in-chief until I graduate, but I can not. But this doesn’t mean I will step away completely, as I will still be assistant editor for the The Collegian. This is so I can help and contribute to the paper, but be able to take a back seat. I would like to introduce the neweditor-in-chief for The Collegian, Gabrielle Rizzo. I feel she will do a great job as editor-in-chief. I wish her the best of luck in her journey as editor. I will continue to write for The Collegian as much I can. I wish everyone a great holiday season and I look forward to a brand new semester.

Sincerely, Zakary Haines

Rizzo is new Collegian editor-in-chief Meet Gabby Rizzo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Cayuga Collegian is proud to announce the appointment of a new editor-in-chief for the spring 2017 semester, Gabrielle Rizzo.

Rizzo of Auburn will be beginning her second semester at CCC in the spring as a Liberal Arts and Humanities major with a writing concentration. She hopes to continue her education beyond CCC by transferring to Oswego or Ithaca College and possibly double-majoring in History.

She also serves as historian for CCC’s chapter of PBL.

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This past Senate Meeting was a rather simple one, going over the events that had occurred over the semester. There were many successful events, such as the voter registration drive, the Bone Marrow Drive, which 40 people altogether donated to,

Gabby Rizzo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF the Red Cross Blood Drive, which the goal was surpassed by having 27 people donate, helping 81 people, and the Thanksgiving Food Drive. The Thanksgiving Food Drive was unable to be delivered before Thanksgiving due to the snow storm, but donations will still be delivered soon.

Other topics discussed were SUNYCON and the SUNY Regional Community College Conference. SGO president Steven Brewer, who attended SUNYCON, gave an overview of what was discussed, most of it pertaining to the student’s perspective. He had then said that SUNY knew the issues and concerns of the students and that they were trying to address them, for example the expenses of colleges and how SUNY is not very present on our campus, and possibly even having the government subsidize.

Then, a question from the crowd came up, which was “is SUNY going to regionalize?”

The question stems to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is pushing for the colleges to be regionalized. Brewer says the answer is most likely no. SUNY is said to be very against it, as it would hurt the students because of the accessibility.

He had then said that SUNY is very proud of its community colleges. As for the SUNY Regional Community College Conference, it focused on on the students and what changes would benefit us.

For the ongoing activities, the Holiday Food Drive will come to a close this Friday.

Whichever club brings in the most cans for the drive will win a free pizza on behalf of SGO. The Clothing Drive, open to the whole campus, is still ongoing and taking donations. Toiletries are also important to have donated to the drive. Donations can be brought to either the SGO office or to Student Engagement.

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

At the November Senate Meeting, which was held Friday, the 11th, much was accom-

plished between the approving of a new club, as well as a lot of information being doled out about upcoming charity events and improvements for the school.

One of the issues being worked on at the moment is getting gender neutral bathrooms put into the school for transgender students. This issue is being handled by the Office of Diversity, which is headed by Duanna Johnson andSteven Brewer.

Next was the voting in of a new club.

The club in question was the Political Club, created by student John Exner. The club does not endorse any political ideology, but encourages conversation about topics including but not limited to: free speech, economic affairs, and foreign affairs. Tentatively meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 6- 6:30 PM. The club was then officially voted in.

As for SGO, there are new hours posted on the office door, along with contact information.

For the spring, Norman Lee is in the process of planning a trip to D.C. This trip will take place on the first weekend of May, with more information to follow.

As for charity events, there will be a competition among the clubs that will go toward the food drive. Whichever club brings in the most cans of food, SGO will award them with a pizza. This competition will go on from November 21st to December 7th.

There will also be a clothing drivethat will be open to the whole student body.

The clothes will go to United Way, and they will be accepting clothes such as hats, gloves, sweaters, pants, socks, and the like.

For individual clubs, there are also many charity events that are ongoing or coming up.

For PBL, recently there was a table for Prematurity Awareness Day and donations that were taken went to the March of Dimes. They are still taking donations and will have a table for the club itself every Wednesday until the end of the semester.

The Tutor Club will be donating presents to families in need as Christmas elves.

The Criminal Justice club is doing Wreaths Across America and orders will go until November 30th, at $15 each. They will be delivered the week of December 12th.

Similarly, the Dance Club put on a performance and all proceeds went to Veterans Across America.

Lastly, student Mike Bucklin mentioned a charity event that will occur on December 1st, called Paws for Cause. The event is for the SPCA and admission is $5, or for free if you bring a blanket or clothes to donate. It runs from 6-9 PM at the Fingerlakes Mall, in the old Jo-Ann Fabrics store. Food will be provided by BB’s Pizza.

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NEW YORK STATE NEWS A smattering of reactions to the 2016 election from students reporting NY tweaks medical pot law from a CNY private school campus

but still no talk of legalization Why Trump?

By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is loosening restrictions in its nearly year-old medical marijuana law but, to the dismay of some pot advocates, there is no sign the state is in any hurry to join eight other states in embracing full legalization.

Among the latest to do so are two in the Northeast — Massachusetts and Maine — and the huge state of California. Still, Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains a skeptic of outright recreational use and legalization faces challenges in the Legislature too.

“It’s unlikely to happen in the short term,” predicted physician Kyle Kingsley, chairman of Vireo Health, one of five companies selected under New York’s law to grow and sell cannabis for medical uses. “But I do think what’s going on in Massachusetts, it helps knock down the stigma ... I think it’s inevitable. It’s just a matter of time.”

New York’s medical marijuana law still has some of the strictest rules among the more than 20 states that allow medical pot.

Among its requirements: that pot products can’t be dispensed in smokeable form and that physicians complete a training course to approve the drug for patients.

So far, 750 physicians have signed up to participate, and 10,730 patients have been certified, a number that dispensary operators have complained has made it hard to turn a profit.

“We’re not breaking even yet, and neither has anyone else in the industry,” said Hillary Peckham, chief operations officer of Etain, a family run company that has dispensaries in Albany, Kingston, Syracuse and Yonkers. “It’s not at a sustainable point.”

In an effort to effort to boost patient access, officials are loosening some regulations. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants will soon be allowed to certify patients for the drug. The state is considering authorizing home deliveries and this past week announced plans to add chronic pain to a list of 10 qualifying conditions that also include cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.

Kate Hintz lobbied for the law to help people like her daughter Morgan, who has a rare form of epilepsy. The Westchester County woman said that the state is making significant progress in making the medicine more accessible to patients — but that more work is needed.

“I don’t think it will ever move fast enough, but the changes are encouraging,” she said.

Morgan is enrolled in the program, but Hintz said no dispensary currently offers the type of medical cannabis that would best treat her daughter. “No one I know is utilizing the program 100 percent.”

Among the changes dispensary owners and patient advocates say are still needed: expanding the formulations the dispensaries can offer, encouraging more doctors to participate and approving more qualifying conditions.

The state is also looking at permitting additional companies to open new dispensaries, a move opposed by the operators of the 19 current dispensaries around the state.

Owners say the market is too small and fragile to absorb the new competition.

“What we don’t want to do is compromise the integrity of the program by saturating the market,” said Nicholas Vita, CEO of Columbia Care NY, which operates a Manhattan dispensary in addition to three upstate facilities.

One option that’s not on the table yet is full legalization. Massachusetts, California and Maine’s votes in November join them with states including Colorado, Washington and Oregon in allowing recreational use of pot.

Advocates, however, note how quickly public support for legalization has increased and say California and Massachusetts could prompt them to reconsider.

“The time to have a conversation about ending the prohibition on marijuana in New York is now,” said Kassandra Frederique, New York state director at the Drug Policy Alliance. “New York should be at the forefront.”

But state officials say they don’t feel pressure to change their approach. “Legalization of marijuana in other states will not impact the program,” the state’s Department of Health said in a statement.

Instead, it’s Washington, D.C., and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump that has state officials on edge. Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, Trump’s pick to be attorney general, has voiced opposition to loosening marijuana policies.

State Sen. Diane Savino, a Staten Island Democrat who helped write New York’s law, said she wonders what approach the Trump administration will take to state marijuana laws that violate federal drug laws.

Said Savino: “I’m less concerned about what’s happening in Massachusetts than about Washington, D.C.”

What is Black Solidarity Day?

By Jahasia Cooper, contributing writer Black Solidarity Day (or Blackout Day) is an annual African-American holiday created by Dr. Carlos E Russell in 1969. The concept behind Blackout Day stemmed from Douglas Turner Ward’s play, “Day of Absence.” The holiday is observed to shed light on the extreme social, political and economic consequences that would occur if all Black people were to disappear for one day.

This year students of all backgrounds were encouraged to participate and observe the event. In observation, students wore black in solidarity and either remain silent for the duration of the day or wear black tape over their mouths to symbolically represent this silence.

“Black Solidarity Day is important for me because Black people have suffered and are still suffering.

People do not care when you speak because they see it as a regular thing. But, when you stop speaking, then people will notice and that is what the day is for.” says Freshman Brandon Jackson. “It allows us to bring it back to peaceful protest, along with seeing who supports Black rights and who does not.”

“It is hard for our White counterparts to fathom the achievements that Blacks and other persons of color have accomplished because of the long oppressive and racial history that our country is notorious for,” says Anthony White. “However, even after electing the first Black President of the U.S., that still could out erase our country’s history of slavery, oppression, sexism, colonialism, and racial injustice. So it is very critical that we, as a community and as people of color, stop referring to ourselves as ‘minorities’ and think of ourselves as individuals capable of overcoming the

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newfound obstacle that has been placed before us on this day, November 9th, 2016 (Blackout Day).”

Many non-African-American students also participated in Black Solidarity Day as a way to show their support for the Black Community. For many, this was a way for people of color to create a sense of community when it seems that all odds are against them.

“To me, Black Solidarity means standing in solidarity and unity with the Black community as we withdraw from the White-washed system and institutions and bring awareness to the injustices that our communities face, while standing in power and unity with one another,” said student Odeth Morales.

“I like to think of Black Solidarity Day (BSD) as a social experiment for people of color because of the reactions non-people of color have to the black tape over our mouths and the significance of the holiday,” says student Stephanie Moore. “I want people to understand that BSD isn’t an exclusion for anyone that does not identify as Black, but it is a national holiday to symbolize the play ‘Day of Absence’ as it focused on the idea of how White America would react if Black people took a day of absence from social, economic, and political platforms.”

“Movements like ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Blackout Day’ are significant because they provide a sense of hope, that Blacks and people of color, regardless of their sexual identity, economic standing, religious, and political beliefs, can come together as a community and show our White oppressors that we too can be something outstanding. We are more than your average citizen. We are a people of color and we shall no longer hide behind our skin,” said White.

By Asa Cade, contributing writer The highly anticipated 2016 election shocked democrats Donald Trump won more than 270 Electoral College votes to become the new president. Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has been a controversial figure in politics. He caused a stir with his policies, like building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, and he also aggravated many with his words. Despite the many allegations against him, young voters today cast their ballot for Trump.

“I voted for Trump largely because of the fact that he is an outsider to the system. You have the western world dominated by liberalism and that system of government, but to the working man it hasn’t played out as well as it should have,” says Tyler Lewis, Wells college senior.

Trump, unlike other candidates in the election, has no political experience, yet is planning on making major advances. Among several of his policies, Trump intends to boost the infrastructure and bring more jobs to the United States, thus helping the economy.

“Working people are seeing their lives diminished under globalism. I think that with Trump as president there will definitely be a shift in the stance on globalism. You will certainly see the US on a less globalist platform,” says Lewis.

Globalism is defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as, “a national policy of treating the whole world as a proper sphere for political influence.”

Trump intends to bring American politics back to focus on their own country instead of focusing on the world.

“Economy and foreign affairs are really important to me, and that is the only reason why I voted for Trump,” says Baylee Pearce, Wells College first year student.

Trump wants to raise tariffs to import goods from other countries, thus creating more jobs in America. He also intends to lower taxes for the middle, working class.

“His policies were just more appealing to me, especially the ones about immigration,” says Pearce.

Pearce is from Austin, Texas, and illegal immigration is a problem for Texas residents because of their proximity to Mexico.

“Texas is a border state, so there’s people hopping the border all the time. People who don’t live in a border state don’t understand how terrifying it can be,” says Pearce.

Trump does intend to increase control on immigration among his other policies.

“If we are to gain one thing from a Trump presidency, I really hope the border is controlled and immigration policies improve,” says Pearce.

“I hope he makes America great again!” says Lewis.

‘Today is a Good Day’

By Darielis Rivas, contributing writer “To the RA skipping around campus with the speaker saying ‘today is a good day’ I just want you to know that I called campus security on your a--,” posted Dinae Yates on Facebook, a junior at Wells College from Manhattan.

Yates was referring to a Wells College student, whom after this year’s controversial Presidential election, blared music, ran around campus, and yelled out for students

to hear.

“A student leader? Someone needs to let him know his job is to establish a community and safe environment for residents and him

being blatant and blunt while some of his residents are concerned and scared is not how you create that community,” commented Phylicia Green, a friend of Yates from Vestal, NY. “He’s making campus unsafe,” said Katie Mouradian, senior at Wells College from Syracuse, NY commented.

“Report him. Everyone on his floor who feels this action was insulting and unacceptable should say something.” said Marsden Cornish, previous Wells College student, from Elmira, NY. The win upset many students, and fueled debates on campus and online for days. There were those like juniors Nathalia RosadoOliveras from Rochester, NY and Alissa Bell from Groton, NY who posted on the Wells College Students’ page, offering their support and comfort. Still, there were those who didn’t agree with how Yates and others reacted.

“We are a nation with many views, it might not be what you like but unless he actually is attacking you verbally or physically stop with the hate. See this safe space really only is provided to the Democrats which is not right,” said Keith Davenport commented in defense of the student.

“I do not feel as if a Wells College campus is a safe space anymore. Due to the reckless comments of some individuals it makes question if I am safe to leave my room. It makes it very hard for one to learn in such a hostile and unsafe environment. The actions of others in the Wells community do not reflect the core values of this campus,” said Yates.

Problems with politics

By Dakarai Esgdaille, contributing writer Wells College students and alumni are becoming very vocal about their political opinions. This proactivity has come to a head in the days since the final votes for the 2016 presidential campaign have come in.

Sophomore Kassy Rivera said that a Wells alum had been making lots of Facebook posts in support of third-party candidate Gary Johnson and, although these posts were innocuous enough, that “he would say that women who supported Hillary Clinton were uneducated at best and criminals at the worst.” In response, Rivera sent a private message asking for the post to be removed. After receiving no answer, she unfriended him. Hours later, the alum named Rivera in a post saying that those actions were cowardly.

“I didn’t mind his posts about Gary Johnson,” said Rivera. “I just didn’t know how obsessive and aggressive he was about his views. It got to the point that there would be excessive numbers of posts urging people to vote and attacking people who believed in different candidates.”

This increase in political opposition and standoffishness hasn’t been limited to the digital realm either. Rivera said “It’s scary that two RA’s have been documented for harassment since the election, and on my floor someone actually carved ‘f— king n—ers’ into a bathroom on Main 2nd.”

These acts of harassment and vandalism have been noticed by faculty and staff, causing Dean Jennifer Michaels to finally speak up in a campus-wide email. She said, among other things, that “We need to stand together, support each other and be bigger than the negativity.”

Rivera hopes that as the results of election go further back into the past, that these disturbances will begin to cease. She says, “I came to Wells because it was a very accepting environment, and I hope that isn’t ruined by this election.”

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Welcome the end of the semester - don’t freak out!

With the end of the semester just around the corner, everyone on campus all have the same goals for these last couple of weeks.

Everyone is cramming all their work to get it all in on time, studying almost all day try-

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The Color Run is coming back!

Phi Theta Kappa and the Criminal Justice Club on the Auburn campus are going to hold the Color Run again this year to benefit Matthew House.

Professor of Mathematics Shannon Lavey Reohr announced the run will take place on Friday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m.

Reohr says the two clubs have decided to sell SaveAround coupon books to cover the costs of running the event and to maximize donations to the Matthew House.

Each book costs $25 and is filled with savings in various restaurants and stores within the Greater Syracuse/Central New York area.

In addition, if you live in or have family that live in surrounding areas, the clubs can order

ing to remember what the hell we learned this semester. How is iteven possible to

remember EVERYTHING from this semester. You sit there these last couple of weeks freaking yourself out saying “you can’t get all of this done” or “whatever I’m going to fail” At the end of everyday you have to tell yourself that it’s possible. You have to tell yourself that you WILL get in all your work, and you WILL pass the class. It is all possible, and you aren’t alone in this scenario.

The person that is standing near you right now is going through the same exact thing that you are going through. Right now it may feel like you are overwhelmed with everything and at any minute you think you’re gonna crash, but you won’t. We do this every semester, and for freshman, it may seem hard now but this time next semester you will know that it’s all worth it in the end. May the odds be ever in your favor finals week.

coupon books for Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and a variety of other areas in NY (and around the country!).

“Members of PTK and Criminal Justice will be selling them individually, Kathy Gross and I will be selling them from our office,” said Reohr.

She says if you'd like to participate in the Color Run itself or help with the event... details are coming, but save the date.

“Thanks so much for supporting our students and their efforts to help the Matthew House. Together, we can show our community, that Cayuga Cares with Color,” Reohr said.

Chapel House is helping to combat homelessness in Cayuga County

By Myles Hennessey, staff writer Chapel House first started as a private home that was donated to help fight homelessness by the Sullivan family in 1980. It is completely notfor-profit. Most of the clientele are recovering addicts or parolees; however some are just regular people who found themselves in a difficult situation with nowhere to go. But it does not cater to one group over another.

Chapel House is different from the Rescue Mission or other shelters that exist, and you can tell simply by looking at the name. It’s a “home” not a shelter. “We provide a place to sleep and three meals a day which are prepared by volunteers and residents,” said Chris Cornall, Chapel House Director. “There’s no requirement for residents to get involved but many help out in one way or another.”

Residents are required to do daily chores such as vacuuming, dishes, cleaning the kitchen, etc. Major repairs installations are handled by maintenance staff.

“We help residents take the steps to get out of the shelter and on their own. We help them get in contact with Department of Social Services, the Veterans Administration or the Department of Parole and Probation,” said Cornall. “Some residents have developmental disabilities. We can help them get started toward independence.”

Chapel House relies solely on money from

DSS, The VA and private donations. It serves as the shelter for all of Cayuga County, while emphasis is on paroles and those recovering from addiction, sometimes people just have nowhere to go because of unfortunate circumstances.

While many people will never have to deal with having nowhere to go, places like Chapel House are necessary. The staff and volunteers are a necessary and vital part to its every day operation.

Cornall said he’s grateful that he can help in some small way and anyone interested in volunteering can contact him at 315-2552060. Chapel House is located at 36 Franklin Street in Auburn.

CCC students sell chocolate to sweeten PBL travel fund

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The Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) chapter at Cayuga is once again doing a holiday fundraiser to help raise money for travel expenses for students to attend the annual national leadership conference.

They are selling everyone’s favorite chocolate - Gertrude Hawk. There are a variety of wrapped chocolate bars (flavors - peanut butter, mint dark chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate raspberry, milk chocolate almond, crispy, toffee almond, dark chocolate coconut custard).

Wrapped candy bars (great stocking stuffers) are $1.50. Chocolate can be mixed/matched with the decorated covers.

Snowman candy bars are $2.00. Assorted coffee mugs with chocolate bar: $3.00.

For more information, contact Amy Valente.

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The Criminal Justice Club thanks you for your support Students will be participating in a wreath laying ceremony on December 17th at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Auburn. The students will be laying a wreath in honor of all the living and deceased members of Cayuga Community College faculty and staff who have served. on December 17th at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Auburn. The students will be laying a wreath in honor of all the living and deceased members of Cayuga Community College faculty and staff who have served.

Wreaths Across America’s mission is to: REMEMBER the fallen; HONOR those who serve; and TEACH our children the value of freedom.

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The Criminal Justice Club again this year held a successful campaign encouraging the Cayuga Community College community to donate to the non-profit group, Wreaths Across America. The organization raises funds to purchase wreaths to be placed on the graves of American Military members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for America’s freedom. The group’s Facebook page has a post which reads: “What began in 1992 with a trailer load of wreaths, decorated by volunteers and laid at the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, has now become a national organization with over 1,100 participating locations in all 50 states, and 24 national veteran cemeteries on foreign soil.”

Criminal Justice Club advisor and Criminal Justice Department program coordinator, associate professor Teri Misiaszek, says delivery and pick up will be the week of December 12th. “Thank you to those who have already purchased and supported the CJ students in their efforts,” Misiaszek said.

Misiaszek reports students will also be participating in a wreath laying ceremony

A Flag Raising Ceremony was performed by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Truxton DDG-103 Division on the north side of the Fulton campus November 11th.

What is the real meaning of Veterans Day?

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By Myles Hennessey, staff writer

CCC student holds fundraiser to benefit strays: Paws for a Cause

By Kristen Scala, staff writer

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resolution on June 4, 1926, requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue annual proclamations calling for the observance of November 11 with appropriate ceremonies.

“A day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’.

Many American Legion and Veterans of Foreign war posts held ceremonies to honor all who have answered the call. Cayuga Community College held different events and offered different perks for veterans.

Subway in the CCC Lounge offered a free beverage on November 10th to any Veteran With proper ID. The CCC Veterans club gave out free pizza as well as participated in a flag raising ceremony on November 11th.

Several Restaurants offered free meals to veterans including Chilis, Golden Coral and Denny’s.

On a day to honor America’s war veterans many people stepped up to say thank you to all who have served. It is important to remember that there are still over 10,000 service members unaccounted for. Take a moment to thank a veteran.

RISE...

There was also BB’s pizza to eat, and Dominicks donated some food for the eventinclusing mac ‘n cheese hot dogs.

This was a great event to go to because it was for such a good cause. If you couldn’t attend, the good news is that SPCA is always looking for donations or volunteers to help brighten up the lives of the cats and dogs who live there. Every donation counts! http:// www.flspcaofcny.org/- ask about volunteering or donations!

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On Thursday December 1st, a Cayuga Community College student, Michael Bucklin, held a fundraiser for the SPCA. The event took place at the event center at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn.

Bucklin says the event was to help raise money for the SPCA and all their animals.

Admission was only $5, or you could bring in dog/cat food, or blankets to get in for free.

Two acoustic cover bands performed. Budd Zinga was one of the bands.

As the Nation Celebrated Veterans day last Friday it is important to remember what exactly it signifies and what the importance of this holiday means “Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11 that honors military veterans; that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The United States previously observed Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.”

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.

The United States Congress adopted a

In the last two years, only two protests have occurred. The first happened in 2015, which was about Governor Cuomo’s education policies and the most recent one being against the Dakota access pipeline.

So why does the school need a protest security force? “Sometimes when discussing politics or religion, people get unreasonable so I’ll use the term ‘It’s better to have protection and not need it than need protection and not have it,’” Cirillo said.

Engel agreed with Cirillo on his experiences from being in the military, saying the idea for the organization is noble.

“I think it is great that Jack is passionate about starting a movement to help improve the world and he has offered our Club YAL his services and I very much appreciate that,” said Young Americans for Liberty president Johnny Exner.

When asked about having rallies on campus and involving Rise, Exner said, “We believe that our message of liberty is a message that the world needs to hear in the society we are living in right now. The idea that people like Jack and his group would volunteer their time to help keep us safe is a noble action.”

No decision has been made on whether RISE will be able to set up a club on campus.

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Lady Spartans lose road game The Cayuga Lady Spartans lost a 78-58 decision to Columbia-Greene Community College on November 19th. Trailing 63-50 with 3 and a half left in the game Cayuga tried to get back in the game with a press and Columbia-Greene was able to put the game away. Gabby Bell (Syracuse, NY) led the Spartans with 23 points and 11 rebounds, Najhea Thompson (Syracuse, NY) chipped in with 19 points, and Danni Vuillemot (Auburn, NY) pulled down 9 rebounds.

Spartans win against Schenectady

SPORTS

The Cayuga Community College men’s basketball team defeated Schenectady C.C. 87-74 Sunday afternoon November 13th.

Randal Massillon (Jamaica, NY) led all scorers with 27 points and 9 rebounds, Nijuwan Smith (Syracuse, NY) scored 16 points and recorded 9 rebounds, Aaron Tucker (Buffalo, NY) pumped in 15 points and 4 rebounds, and Jamel Sanders (Harlem, NY) added 10 points and dished out 6 assists. Cayuga improves to 3-2 on the season and travels to ColumbiaGreene C.C. on November 19th The Cayuga Community College men’s basketball team lost to Columbia-Greene C.C. 66-72 on Saturday afternoon November 19th.

Nijuwan Smith (Syracuse, NY) led with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 block, while Jamel Sanders (Harlem, NY) and Aaron Tucker (Buffalo, NY) each added 13 points in the loss. .

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MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DECEMBER Fri. 9 Davis College JANUARY Tue. 10 Genesee Community College Thu. 12 at Corning Community College * Tue. 17 at Jefferson Community College * Thu. 19 at SUNY Broome Community College * Sat. 21 Finger Lakes Community College * Mon. 23 North Country Community College Wed. 25 at Tompkins Cortland Community College * Sat. 28 at Onondaga Community College * FEBRUARY Wed. 1 Corning Community College * Wed. 8 Jefferson Community College * Sat. 11 SUNY Broome Community College * Wed. 15 at Finger Lakes Community College * Sat. 18 Tompkins Cortland Community College * Tue. 21 Onondaga Community College *

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CCC’s Telcom/Media department offers hands-on Sports Production course Students work as a team to execute live, multi-camera broadcast coverage of actual sporting events

By Mary G. Merritt, contributing writer Cayuga Community College students who enroll in the Telcom/Media Department’s Sport Production course will gain professional experience by participating on a television production team providing live, multi-camera broadcast coverage of actual sporting events throughout the semester.

Working under the tutelage of a long-time professional television director, students will develop skills in every aspect of television production from pre-planning to in-thefield camera operation, directing and producing.

“A live broadcast sports production requires teamwork and excellent communication skills. Students in this class have the unique opportunity to learn and then do the jobs normally done by professionals on a live sports shoot,” said Cayuga Community

College Humanities Division Chairperson and School of Media and the Arts Director and Professor Steve Keeler. Keeler says the class is led by local broadcast television director Laura Bailey. “I loved that class.

Laura brings her professional knowledge into the classroom and allows students to do the work. The production equipment that Cayuga Community College has is second to none and just like equipment used in the industry,” said CCC 2014 graduate Dustin Albino of Union Spring, NY. “You will learn how to set up, strike, and put a broadcast together. I encourage everyone to take this class as it will help you if you are looking to get into sports production following your college experience.” In addition to instruction on the nature of covering sporting events, professional guest speakers are

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invited into the classroom to give the students a more in-depth look into the workings of media production and the skills involved.

“The class becomes a team immediately,” explained CCC Sports Production course instructor Laura Bailey. “Students become really engaged in the learning process and experiences the class provides. Each student is encouraged to take on each of the many jobs that each remote requires including camera operators, technical director, audio operator, graphics, director, producer, tech support (engineer) and talent (usually playby-play & color analyst).” Bailey says there are plenty of opportunities to match students with the production jobs they’re most interested in while giving them exposure to the complete spectrum of skills required for a successful remote broadcast.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Laura has been working in local television for over 30 years, starting out in remote sports production while still in high school, and working in news production while in college. She continues to be involved in both areas of television production, as a freelance technical director with Time Warner Cable SportsChannel and as a part-time newscast director (and the internship coordinator) with WSYR-NewsChannel 9. She has been an adjunct college instructor since 2005, teaching courses in TV studio production, digital audio production, television news writing and producing, television news production and TV sports production. She has an AAS in Radio/Television from OCC, and a BA in Broadcasting & MS in Education, both from SUNY Oswego.

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First Syracuse Comic Con successful with locals

By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief

CCC professor launches book series with a book signing December 10th A professor at Cayuga Community College for more than 40 years, Jeff Delbel of Auburn, is embarking on a new career as an author. Delbel will be available to sign his new book, The Flight of Jimmy Eagleson, on Saturday, December 10th from 1 to 3 P.M. at the Downtown Books and Coffee Shop, 66 Genesee Street in Auburn. The book is the first in a series of novels written by Delbel.

Jeff Delbel The book is the story of Jimmy Eagleson, a high-power, high-living lawyer with more money than he can spend, but life isn’t good. His grinding disquiet from empty, stone-cold memories of his father is intensified by the bitterness of divorce and his skepticism toward the American business world he thrives in. Then, a trove of secret letters from World War II turns up.

Jimmy’s flight takes him to a brawl in the Adirondacks’ backwoods, sailing in the Gulf Of Mexico with a much younger woman, a showdown with his unscrupulous New York City adversary, back in time to Second World War Europe, and finally to a multifaceted and thought-provoking end.

Jeff Delbel first studied writing at the University of Miami, Fla. and continued at the Syracuse University S. I. Newhouse School where he earned a PhD. He has written and produced scores of scripts and received national recognition from PBS. Jeff is now Professor Emeritus of Communications and Philosophy from a Central New York college and lives in the Finger Lakes region writing fiction.

Onondaga Community College’s SRC arena recently hosted Syracuse’s First Annual Comic Con. Comic Cons are normally seen in much bigger cities such as San Diego, Boston, and New York City. For Syracuse’s Comic Con, around 1,600 people attended last month. The Syracuse Comic Con featured over 400 different vendors, artists, and special guests including Carey Means, a voice actor of Frylock from Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

A lot of business and clubs took advantage of the Comic Con to promote business. The Gather of the Sabres, a fencing club inspired by Star Wars and a time traveling Delorean from the Back to the Future movies were featured. The Delorean at the Comic Con was

actually on the set of Back to the Future 2 but was left in Canada.

Attendees were treated with video game tournaments, Cosplay contest for adults and children, and an afterparty for all cosplayers. Pricing on tickets were very cheap. VIP tickets were 12 dollars a person, 10 for general admission, 8 dollars for college students, and anyone under 14 years old were free. Concessions were limited to the SRC concession and a local vendor that served alcohol, candy, and popcorn.

For the first annual Comic Con, this was a treat for the people who attended as it seems this event will only grow bigger with each year.

TANYS Festival ends favorably for Auburn area theatre groups The Theatre Association of NY State held its annual competitive theatre festival at Cayuga Community College last weekend. Ten different non-professional theatre groups were invited to come to Auburn and present their best work before three professional adjudicators.

In April, the two winning companies will go on to represent NY State at the the Eastern States Theatre Festival to be held in Wilmington, Delaware. The winner of this Festival will proceed to the American Association of Community National Theatre Festival in Rochester, Minnesota in June.

The shows were presented to the audiences and adjudicators for three days. The Auburn Players Community Theatre production of Almost, Maine opened the festival Friday while Harlequin Productions of CCC’s Benches closed it on Sunday.

During the awards banquet Saturday evening, both companies received the awards they earned during the past year. Harlequin was recognized with three awards for Benches while the Auburn Players received

15 awards for The Giver, Moon over Buffalo, Avenue Q and Almost, Maine.

At the Festival awards ceremony Sunday afternoon, both companies were again recognized. Becky White of Harlequin and Bill Daugherty, Heather McNeil and Stephanie Figer were all recognized with Discretionary Awards from the Adjudicators for their acting work.

Michael Antico received one of the four Outstanding Performance Trophies presented.

The icing on the cake was when Almost, Maine won Best Production of the Festival and will go on to ESTA along with the second place finisher Rochester’s Black Sheep Production of Friends of the Deceased.

The Almost, Maine company will rest for awhile before remounting the production for its April performance. Codirected by CCC’s Bob Frame and Jenn Derbyshire, the actors included Ryan Baldwin, Kayleandra White, Stephanie Figer, Steve Gamba, Liz Stanistreet, Michael Antico, Courtney Johnston-Smith, Bill Daugherty, Heather McNeil and Chris Yeckel. The setting and costumes were designed by Ginny Fennessy, and Joe Sheppard designed the lights.

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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE