3 31 2020 CAYUGA COLLEGIAN VOL 66 ISSUE 18

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Vol. 66 Issue 18

CCC STUDENTS SAY THEY’RE

CAYUGABRIEFS GOOD NEWS - YOUR TEXTBOOK MAY BE AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE

NOT HAPPY

GRADUATION CEREMONY IS CANCELED

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students across the country are suddenly completing their courses online. This also means that many students no longer have access to printed textbooks in their library.

In response to this problem, several vendors/publishers are providing free access to textbooks for students. This access will be available for a limited period of time. Students can usually “check out” up to seven online textbooks.

To facilitate student access to these resources, the library has added a new page to our Online Students research guide.

These are two services that our Library is recommending because they include many popular textbooks: • VitalSource (provided by Barnes & Noble) • RedShelf Go to this link to access from the CCC Library Website: http://libguides.cayuga-cc. edu/1ST-PRIORITY/online —Sara Davenport, CCC Library Director

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2020 UNDERWAY; CONTACT ADVISOR HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE REMOTELY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS Reaching out to you during this challenging and unprecedented time.

Hoping you have transitioned to being at home and your new learning format.

Please reach out to Health Services with any questions or concerns....whatever the need.......we will help you.

Feel free to call or email.

—Suzanne Wilson RN BS Cayuga Community College Health

Services Office 315-294-8503 wilson@cayuga-cc.edu

By Emma Tavener, Editor-in-chief

PHOTO BY MARY G. MERRITT

SPRING BREAK BEGINS APRIL 2 AND ENDS ON APRIL 12; CLASSES TO RESUME ON APRIL 13th

CCC STUDENT KEEPS WORKING AND STUDYING CCC student and Telcom major Aidan Crandall of Auburn was working stocking shelves at Wegmans in Fairmount for his employer, Onondaga Beverage, last Thursday. Crandall says he’s glad his job is essential so he can keep working, however, he says studying remotely is a challenge.

“I thought the Zoom lectures were hard to adjust to at first because you’re sitting in front of a laptop,” Crandall explained. “I think they’re fun because you’re still with your classmates but you’re not together and I think that’s the hard part about it—not being able to bounce ideas off each other.” Crandall says it’s a difficult adjustment to make in his video production class because students are not allowed to use the college’s digital videography gear to do their productions. “It’s just not the same experience shooting your movie on your cell phone.”

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BOOKSTORE RENTAL RETURNS DUE MAY 16TH

By Emma Tavener, Editor-in-chief The due date of May 16th, 2020 still applies to your bookstore rentals! You won’t be able to just show up and return them, you need to send them in. You should be packaging up your books and sending them back to the original campus bookstore you got them from. In the box with your books, you should include a sheet with your name and order numbers. You can print a prepaid UPS label at cayuga-cc.bncollege.com/shop/cayuga/page/ rental-book-return.

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Since The Cayuga Collegian reported in its last issue the cancellation of this year’s Commencement Ceremony in May, the staff at The Collegian has received some feedback from its readers.

The common theme among students is disappointment which some say is hard to process because the circumstances of the situation are not any one person’s doing, it is just one of those unfortunate acts of nature.

“I have struggled for four years to get this degree.

I have gone part time and then transitioned to fulltime all while working and doing work study. I have worked hard to be able to attend my graduation ceremony,” wrote CCC student Lauren Murphy. “I got word from the bookstore that they aren’t even bothering to order our graduation regalia which hurt all that much more. I was hopeful that even though I might not have a ceremony this year, I could at least dress in my regalia and have a few pictures taken. At the very least, I would’ve liked to have received my graduation tassel, because next year all the tassels will say 2021.”

However, some students who are having trouble adjusting to distance learning or were not able to finish the required course work because of social distancing are relieved.

“Now, with our Commencement being delayed until 2021, I now feel a lot less pressured, knowing that I have an entire year to complete my internship class, as opposed to only a couple of months,” wrote CCC student Josh Hart.

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March 31, 2020

NEW EPISODE OF CAYUGA BYTES NOW ONLINE The remote staff of The Cayuga Collegian recorded their first off-campus episode of The Collegian’s new media show called CAYUGA BYTES via Skype. Episode 10 is now available on CAYUGA BYTES’ YouTube Channel and on the CAYUGA BYTES Facebook page. “You’ll have to excuse us, we’re learning as we go,” said Collegian Editor-in-chief Emma Tavener.

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• HOW I SEE IT: SELFISHNESS OF

PEOPLE WHO DON’T SOCIAL DISTANCE

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TO THE EDITOR: STUDENT OPINIONS

OPINIONS

HOW I SEE IT...

SELFISHNESS OF PEOPLE WHO DON’T SOCIAL DISTANCE

Emma Tavener EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Throughout the weeks following Governor Cuomo’s New York State social distancing guidelines, many people, including myself, have found themselves becoming extremely frustrated while others don’t listen.

Being an essential worker, it’s extremely frustrating when people still believe the entire family needs to come grocery shopping despite everything going on. If anybody needs to go to the store or anywhere else during this pandemic, they should be doing it ALONE. Not only does it make things safer for these essential workers, but it helps ease all of their anxieties about catching the virus. It’s also much safer for the rest of the family by keeping them socially isolated, and much safer for everyone else by creating more room for social distancing.

I’ve had a number of complaints from customers who are baffled that we are still allowing more than one person from each group into the store. I’ve seen interactions with some customers who actually keep their six-foot distance while catching up briefly.

I’ve witnessed tons of people who actually use the elbow bump instead of the handshake. But I’ve also had customers who have panic attacks when approached by multiple people who insist on a handshake or any other unnecessary contact, such as a pat on the back.

It’s become very clear that there are two kinds of people during this pandemic, people who understand social distancing and people who just can’t seem to figure out six feet apart at the very least and no touching.

Hopefully, some of the things I brought up in this article have made some people realize how important social distancing is. The truth is, none of your essential workers actually want to leave their houses. We are ridden with anxiety and continue to come to work every day to make this pandemic easier for you.

Please follow these guidelines and only send one person from your family, roommates, or friends into the public at a time. We are all scared and it makes it much more bearable

The Cayuga Collegian welcomes letters from its readers.

Submissions must be emailed to cayugacollegian@gmail.com.

Submissions must include your name, address and daytime phone number.

All letters to the editor do not reflect the viewpoint of the Collegian office, its staff or advisor. All letters are simply the opinions of the writers themselves. All letters may be edited for content or length.

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TO THE EDITOR: Obviously, it’s no surprise at this point. The COVID-19 shut-down has had a severe impact on practically every country on our Planet Earth. And it’s also obvious at this point that Cayuga Community College, (along with the Joshua Hart rest of New York State), was definitely not spared at all from the pandemic. The last week and a half or so has been especially chaotic, as over these last several days, all of our wonderful students and staff at CCC have been struggling to try and adjust to our brand new “distance learning” format. It’s also been an even bigger struggle for us to adjust to the fact that this new pandemic is most likely FAR from over at this point. Personally, I feel like there are many positives and negatives to this whole ordeal. On the one hand, it does indeed stink that our college has been completely shut down as of last Friday (3/20).

Furthermore, for many sophomores like myself, it hits us even harder, knowing that our Commencement for May 2020 has been canceled. But, at the same time, this new learning format could actually help students who have lots of homework outside of their classes. Since many students, for the most part, are no longer required to be in a specific classroom at a specific time, and also since most of us probably aren’t planning on doing many things outside for

TO THE EDITOR:

I saw your latest edition of The Cayuga Collegian newspaper. I’m a graduating senior this year and I’m very disappointed with the way that graduation is being handled. I understand this is a very tough and scary time, but at the same time, me and my fellow classmates have worked very hard to get to where we are. To just cancel our ceremony instead of postponing it makes me very angry.

I have struggled for four years to get this degree. I have gone part time and then transitioned to full-time all while working and doing work study. I have worked hard to be able to attend my graduation ceremony. I got word from the bookstore that they aren’t even bothering to order our graduation regalia which

for everyone. So stay home as much as you can, and if you need to go out please take these words into consideration.

BONUS POINTS if you have elderly neighbors and you ask them if they need anything, even if you’ve never spoken a word to them in your life, even if they’ve yelled at you in the past and you’re afraid of them!

TAKE CARE OF YOUR ELDERLY NEIGHBORS/RELATIVES/ ACQUAINTANCES. Some of them have no one to help them out and they are more stressed out then the rest of us!

PLEASE! Ask them if you can help them in any way!!!

COLLEGIAN REMOTE STAFF Emma Tavener Jenna Fields Benjamin Winne Emily Lane

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSOCIATE EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Mary G. Merritt FACULTY ADVISOR

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who knows how long, a lot of us will have more time then ever to complete any Homework and Projects that may be assigned to us by our Professor’s. A lot more Students will have a lot more time to focus on homework assignments and projects, thanks to this new format. I feel like students will be able to get a lot more homework done and handed in on time, due to all the free time most of us have now.

If anything, most of us will at least have SOMETHING to keep ourselves occupied, while we’re all trapped inside our houses.

Plus, for certain students like me who are currently enrolled in an internship class that requires 120 hours in a desired field, delaying our Commencement for another year will make my internship class a lot less stressful. Before the COVID-19 shut-down, one of my biggest concerns was, will I be able to complete my 120 hours before the end of our class? Now, with our Commencement being delayed until 2021, I now feel a lot less pressured, knowing that I have an entire year to complete my internship class, as opposed to only a couple of months. Right now, the future of my internship at ARMA-TV Studios at the Auburn Public Theater remains uncertain, due to the impacts of COVID-19. But hopefully by the time the Fall 2020 semester rolls around, everything will have gone back to normal, and I will be able to focus on completing my required 120 Hours, so that way I will most definitely be able to graduate in May 2021.

So yeah, am I bummed out that CCC has closed down? Absolutely! Will I miss doing a lot of the fun things I’ve enjoyed doing at CCC over the last year

hurt all that much more. I was hopeful that even though I might not have a ceremony this year, I could at least dress in my regalia and have a few pictures taken. At the very least, I would’ve liked to have received my graduation tassel, because next year all the tassels will say 2021.

I am trying not to let this affect my last few weeks in school, but sometimes I just wonder why I’m working so hard. I know it’s just a ceremony and I’m sure that’s what a lot of people might say, but to those of us graduating, it’s more than that. It’s a celebration of hard work and dedication. And thinking forward to next year, it just makes me wonder how they plan on making the ceremony work. Not only will there be the class of 2021 graduating, they are inviting the Class of 2020 back to participate in the ceremony.

How will that work?

In my mind, this has the potential for a lot more problems. All in all, I feel the school could’ve come up with a better solution than just cancellation. A postponement would’ve been easier to swallow than a cancellation.

Again, I understand it was a tough decision and no one was prepared for anything like this to happen. I do appreciate the efforts that the college has gone through to keep everyone safe and I do appreciate the invitation to next year’s graduation. I am and always will always be a proud Cayuga Community College student/alum!

—Lauren Murphy, CCC student

and a half? Heck yeah! But at the same time, do I feel like this new “distance learning” format can really help relieve a lot of stress for students when it comes to homework and assignments? Most definitely!

I feel like this new format is really going to help students who are typically under a lot of Stress due to homework overloads. A lot of students will have a lot more time to time to dedicate to homework and projects, now that we’re all out of class. So as long as students take advantage of the time they have, they will have a much better chance of completing all their work, thus making it more likely for them to meet their requirements for graduation.

In a strange way, the COVID-19 shut-down can actually benefit many of our students at CCC. If anything, it will actually make their lives easier as long as they use their time wisely. Please note that I am

BY NO MEANS saying that CCC should permanently stay as a “distance learning” college, especially since “distance learning” isn’t what it’s really known for. All that I’m saying is that this new temporary format can become a positive impact to many of our students who are determined to earn their degrees. Most of us may have to wait an extra year to earn our degree.

But as long as we are able to adjust, we can all make it to Commencement together. COVID-19 may try to knock us down, but as long as we all work hard, and follow the rules, we can all get back up again, and prove to the world, that even a pandemic as severe as COVID-19, can never keep Cayuga Community College down. “And that’s all i have to say about that”.

—Joshua Hart, CCC Telcom sophomore

TO THE EDITOR:

Distance learning, I feel makes things difficult. I feel this way because when you are in a classroom the teacher always reminds you what you have to do for the next class, well at least most of the time. When you’re online that’s not the case.

I feel as if it’s harder to stay on track because you have to keep up with everything all at once.

Not going to class makes it easier to also slack in many areas physical and mental. This is a common issue that is seen all over the school, but now that Ethan Blaisdell we’re all online, I believe this is going to be tough for students struggling with no laptops or any resources.

I believe as if the college shutting down and being told to stay home is a must at this point. I believe this because as we all know as of March 26th,2020 the United States had just passed China for the most cases of the virus. This is a huge issue simply because its spreading so fast and we’re yet to find a cure.

So, I believe if schools were open at this point it would make things incredibly difficult not to spread the virus. The one thing I can say I’m worried about is all of us simply being affected, but also what I’m going to do tomorrow because I don’t think I’ve ever been this bored. I must say, I’ve got to start looking for hobbies.

—Ethan Blaisdell, CCC student

Update

SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE The faculty and staff of SUNY Empire State College are temporarily working from home rather than in M310 our usual office on the CCC Auburn Campus. We are, however, available to answer your questions about Empire State College.

Did you know that you can continue on for a SUNY Bachelors degree without leaving Auburn?

We have a wide variety of online, independent study, and residency courses which give you the flexibility to work, care for family, and still pursue

your degree. ESC also accepts all the credits from a completed Associate degree from CCC. If you want to know more about Empire State College, please email Kathy Lytle at Kathrine.

Lytle@esc.edu or call 315 784-6256 ext. 3187.

At the Auburn Unit of Empire State College we invest in our students’ success!

—Peggy Lynn, Faculty Mentor Auburn Unit, Empire State College

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COVID-19BRIEFS ALL INFORMATION AS OF PRESS TIME AT 2:00 PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020

SOCIAL DISTANCING ORDER EXTENDED TO APRIL 30th In a continued attempt to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which is sweeping across the nation, President Donald Trump on Sunday announced federal social distancing guidelines would extend to the end of April instead of ending on Easter Sunday as previously announced.

Schools across the country are continuing to conduct distance learning while non-essential retailers leave their doors closed putting a record number of people out of work.

U.S. COVID-19 DEATH TOLL SURPASSES 9/11 DEATHS

DESERTED AUBURN CCC CAMPUS PHOTOS BY JENNA FIELDS

CAYUGA READY TO HELP HUNGRY CCC STUDENTS

There are now more deaths nation-wide due to complications caused by the novel coronavirus which is believed to have originated in China than perished in the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

John Hopkins University’s data showed there were 188,881 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. as of Tuesday with more than 4,080 deaths; with 500 deaths in just 24 hours.

Worldwide there are more than 884,075 people testing positive for the disease.

44,169 people have died.

As many of our students and community members continue to struggle with stability amidst this crisis, some are finding it difficult to access food. If you know of anyone in need, New York has some incredibly dedicated people working at Food Banks around the region.

Instead of sending a pages long list, here is a link tot he Food Bank on CNY. To find the nearest bank in one’s area, simply type a zip code in the “Search” feature on the top right (the magnifying glass icon). https://www. foodbankcny.org/home/ The college is continuing to support our own students through our own Cayuga Cupboard as well as providing resources like this. As always, if you or one of our students needs help, please let us know.

—Jerimy Blowers and Christina Bentley

NEW YORK STATE BRACES FOR ANTICIPATED PEAK Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday reported a surge of 9,200 cases of COVID-19 cases with a total of 75,000 people diagnosed in New York State along with 1,550 deaths.

Cuomo says 11,000 patients with the disease are hospitalized, with more than 2,700 in Intensive Care.

The majority of the cases reported in New York State are in New York City and in downstate counties.

Missing campus? Here’s a few photos of what the Auburn campus looks like when there is a pandemic spreading around the world. Hopefully, we’ll have a chance to all be together again soon.

By Benjamin Winne, staff writer

Now that we have been thrust into the familiar yet strange world of our homes 24/7 for a few weeks, at least most of us that is, there are some problems that come along with being isolated in your home that some people may not know precisely how to deal with. One issue that is becoming increasing important, especially for students in general, is our reliance on the Internet.

Some students may not have Internet available to them in their homes, instead they can opt to use the campus provided Internet, or go to the parking lot of a coffee shop, or the parking lot of a library to do their school work. This problem has been amplified by the fact that so many of these places are now closed for the time being including the CCC campus and the Auburn Library to name a couple.

Some Internet companies have noticed the struggle that students are going through with their access to the Internet, in a time when the Internet is the most vital tool of connection and education.

Companies like AT&T have taken steps to hold off charging overage fees and have removed all their data caps for home broadband Internet. Internet provider, Comcast, has begun a program to grant low-income families Internet access for free for 60 days in order to get them some sort of Internet access. It is also important to note that if you do not call Comcast to cancel the service after the 60 day trial period, you will be automatically billed by the company for the service.

Even so, it’s admirable that companies like these are taking the first step to try and help people in need during this crisis.

CAYUGA COUNTY STAYS STEADY WITH 4 CASES A report on the Cayuga County Health Department website states on March 30, 2020: NEW CASES: Zero new cases today.

CONFIRMED CASES – TOTAL YEAR TO DATE: There have been four total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cayuga County.

COVID-19 TESTING IN CAYUGA COUNTY: 104 tests have been performed by Cayuga County Health Department. We are awaiting the results of 31 tests that were performed on Cayuga County residents by the Cayuga County Health Department, physicians, healthcare facilities and licensed clinical laboratories.

NUMBER OF TEST RESULTS RECEIVED: 234 • This information includes all testing of Cayuga County residents by physicians, healthcare facilities and licensed clinical laboratories.

HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS: Of the one case currently in isolation, zero are hospitalized.

DEATHS: There have been no deaths related to COVID-19 in our county.

MANDATORY QUARANTINE/ ISOLATION: 46 in mandatory quarantine 1 in mandatory isolation We were able to discharge one individual from mandatory isolation Monday, March 30,2020. This person is recovered from COVID-19.

GOV. CUOMO’S BROTHER CHRIS TESTS POSITIVE

It was reported Tuesday that Governor Andrew Cuomo’s brother, Chris Cuomo, a CNN personality, tested positive for COVID-19.

“In these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that I am positive for coronavirus,” Cuomo wrote in a message on Twitter.

GOT INTERNET?

OUR OWN JENNA FIELDS FEATURED ON CCC WEBSITE

High School: Skaneateles High School Major: Media Production Career Goal: A career in video production

Cayuga second-year student Jenna Fields is a member of the Radio and Television Guild and an associate editor with the Cayuga Collegian. Fields talks about adjusting to distance learning, how Cayuga student media outlets are generating content remotely and more in this week’s edition of Spartan Scholar.

CUBA TO THE RESCUE

Why did you decide to attend Cayuga?

When I was looking at colleges, I was told I wasn’t smart enough, that I wouldn’t go anywhere, that I wasn’t prepared.

I had a learning disability, and I had a resource teacher tell me I wasn’t ready for a larger college just yet. I decided that Cayuga was a good choice, because it was close to home and was smaller, and I felt it would be the right fit. When I got here, I knew I had made the right choice, and I did well.

How would you describe Cayuga to high school students who are considering attending the College?

Cayuga is a great opportunity. Many people think because it’s a smaller school that there isn’t much here. But there are a ton of opportunities at Cayuga. You just have to pursue them.

How have you handled the transition of your courses shifting to distance learning?

At first the transition was hard. I had some classes that had been cancelled, so I had a day to rework my schedule, but over time I have adjusted well.

What challenges and advantages do you see with a distance learning format?

Some challenges that I see with the distance learning format is that there are so many more distractions at home — TV, animals and being around your family. There are times that I would like to play video games because they are right there, but I know that I had to find a new balance to my daily schedule. Some advantages I see with distance learning are that everyone is going through the same thing that you are going through, so everyone is flexible. And my professors have been considerate, and I have been there to help the students through the process of transitioning.

By Benjamin Winne, staff writer

In your role with the Collegian, how hard is it to continue producing a newspaper remotely?

With my role with the Collegian it wasn’t too hard to continue remotely because usually when we work on the paper we do a lot of collaborating through email and are constantly in contact. Adjusting to continue Cayuga Bytes, our campus news program, was a little more of a struggle. But the special thing about Cayuga Bytes is that it’s a type of media that doesn’t need to be defined, so we decided to continue it in a way that people can stay informed and we can film from our homes.

As a second-year student at Cayuga, what thoughts or advice do you want to share with students and the college community during this stressful time?

My advice I would like to share is that even though it is a stressful time, eventually time will move on and things will go back to normal. But for now, try to keep to a schedule and a balance of school and interests. In between doing classes and homework, take small breaks walk outside and get some fresh air.

SERVING THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 66 YEARS!

As the world bands together to help one another fight against the global threat that is novel coronavirus or COVID-19, one nation stands out a little bit. Cuba has a history of sending medical aid to countries that are in need.

This time around is no different for Cuba. The Cubans have dispatched over 600 medical workers to 14 different countries that have been heavily affected by the coronavirus.

This includes 179 doctors, 399 nurses, and 15 health technologists that have been sent out with the sole initiative to help fight the virus in any way they can, anywhere they can.

Seeing something like this may remind many people that we are all in this together. According to the Pan American Health Organization, between the years of 2005 and 2016 the health ministry of Cuba has provided aid for over 3.5 million people, in 21 different countries around the world. In addition, Cuba provides aid for all sorts of natural disasters.

The administration of Cuban Health Ministry says it strives to do their best to provide healthcare to everyone in the world who they can help because that is the way things are in their country. That’s why they say they share their amazing doctors and premium care with the rest of the world as much as they can.

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HOW TO PASS THE TIME ISOLATED During this time of quarantine It can get very boring at times. But there are plenty of things to do while you’re at home.

actually dig into that stack and start reading more.

Many people like to flip through social media for hours on end, so why not trying to do one of those Tik Tok dances yourself.

Watching movies is always fun either alone or with friends, why not do a theme night and watch a few movies with some

Jenna Fields ASSOCIATE EDITOR

In addition to participating in online schooling and doing homework, there is still a lot of free time that just goes by.

For some, video games are always a good way to pass the time. From playing Fortnite to Minecraft, the options are limitless.

“Can’t afford a switch? Log into your old webkinz account,” offered CCC student Mckenna Diamillo.

If video games aren’t your thing, reading books is also a good option.

“Read books you should have Mckenna read in 6th grade,” suggested CCC Dicamillo student Kevin Cooper.

Like me, I know many people have a stack of books that they say that they will eventually get to, but it never happened. But now is the best time to

popcorn and drinks.

If you are in quarantine with your family maybe pull out those old board games and do an old fashioned family game night.

Playing some Monopoly or even if you can, play a game of Card Against Humanity.

That is always a good option.

When it’s time for dinner, why not try out some new recipes and experiment more with your cooking, even if it’s just adding different types of seasoning.

Maybe try something that you haven’t done before like knitting and maybe paint or draw a portrait of some kind.

Self care is also important so why not put on a facemask and maybe even take a bath with a bath bomb that you made on your own.

Whatever you do, I’m sure if you think about it your options are limitless.

SO WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO PASS THE TIME? WE WANT TO KNOW! Email us at cayugacollegian@gmail.com. Send a photo and a description of your favorite way to pass the time during these difficult times. Be sure you identify everyone in the photo.

CRISIS RESOURCE LIST (FULTON) HOMELESSNESS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD, SHELTERS: • Department of Social Services: 315-963-5000 • OCO Homeless Services, 315-342-7618 (24 hour hotline) • Catholic Charities: 315-598-3980 • Salvation Army: 315-593-8442 • Oswego County Schools are handing out free meals for your children: please look on your school’s website or contact them for distribution locations and times.

• Community Economic Relief Fund (United Way COVID-19 help with bills, rent and food) 1-866-211-9966 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (SHELTER, COUNSELING, GROUPS, AND HOTLINE): SAF: 315-342-1600 MENTAL HEALTH: • Oswego Behavioral Health: 315-326-4100 • Counseling & Healing Arts: 315-207-5438 • Integrative Counseling: 315-402-2946 • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-597-8481 • NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP: • Syracuse Behavioral Health: 315-391-1691 (for immediate help w/inpatient) • Farnham: 315-593-0796 • COCOAA: 315-598-6707 • Harbor Lights: 315-963-0777 • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administrations) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 HEALTHCARE NEEDS: • Urgent care: 315-592-3500 • Oswego ER: 315-349-5522

TRANSPORTATION: • MAS: 315-412-1340 (medical) • OCO: 315-598-1514 • Centro: students ride for free with I.D. • Fulton Taxi: 315-598-4797

CRISIS RESOURCE LIST (AUBURN) HOMELESSNESS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD, SHELTERS: • Department of Social Services: (315) 253-1011 • Catholic Charities: (315) 253-2222 • Salvation Army: (315) 253-0319 • Community Economic Relief Fund (United Way COVID-19 help with bills, rent and food) 1-866-211-9966 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 800-253-3358 or (315) 283-2030 MENTAL HEALTH: • Cayuga County Mental Health Center: (315) 253-0341 or (315)2 53-2746 • Cayuga Counseling Services/Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Resource: (315) 252-2112 or 315-253-9795 • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-597-8481 • NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP: • Confidential Help for Alcohol and Drugs: (315) 253-9786 HEALTHCARE NEEDS: • Auburn Community Hospital ER: (315) 2557011 • East Hill Medical: (315) 253-8477 Close to Lattimore Hall TRANSPORTATION: • Centro of Cayuga: (315) 253-5765

SOMETHING FUNNY

IMPORTANT CCC RESOURCES ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Email: admissions@cayuga-cc.edu Auburn: 315-294-8541 Fulton: 315-593-9303 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/admissions/

ALUMNI OFFICE

Email: alumni@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8524 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/giving/alumni/

ATHLETICS OFFICE

Email: liddell@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8625 https://www.cayugaspartans.com

BOOKSTORE

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/student-engagement/staff/

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION: https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/student-engagement/advisement-and-registration/

CAREER SERVICES:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/student-engagement/career-services/

COMMUNITY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Email: carla.deshaw@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8841 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/community/

Auburn: sm8041@bncollege.com Fulton: sm8042@bncollege.com 315-294-8686 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/bookstore/

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Email: gambrell@cayuga-cc.edu Auburn: 315-294-8593 Fulton: 315-593-9328 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/

CAS STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/about/faculty-and-staff/

MATH TUTORING:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/tutoring/math/

WRITING TUTORING:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/tutoring/writing/

TUTORING IN OTHER SUBJECTS:

Email Coordinator Teresa Hoercher at hoercht@ cayuga-cc.edu

Email: financialservices@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8470 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/financial-aid/ Email: foundation@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8627 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/giving/college-foundation/

HEALTH SERVICES

Email: wilson@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8503 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/ health-services/

HELP DESK

Email: helpdesk@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8568 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/it/

LIBRARY

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/tutoring/online/

Email: cay_ref@cayuga-cc.edu Auburn: 315-294-8596 Fulton: 315-593-9319 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/library/ Research assistance is available through the chat service from Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES:

PUBLIC SAFETY

REQUEST A TUTOR:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/tutoring/request-a-tutor/

NETTUTOR:

https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/cas/services/

TESTING:

Email CAS Director Terry Kupp at terry.kupp@cayuga-cc.edu

CENTERS FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

Auburn: 315-294-8523 Fulton: 315-593-9394 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/student-engagement/

Auburn: 315-294-8461 Fulton: 315-593-9367 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/public-safety/

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

Email: registrar@cayuga-cc.edu Auburn: 315-294-8518 Fulton: 315-593-9395 https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/registrar/

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