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Vol. 65 Issue 20

TWO CAYUGA STUDENTS EARN PRESTIGIOUS SUNY AWARD

CAYUGABRIEFS DEADLINE FOR THE LAST ISSUE OF THE CAYUGA COLLEGIAN IS FRIDAY, MAY 3RD Attention all news-makers on both campuses! We want your news and your photos! Please email everything to cayugacollegian@gmail.com.

The deadline for the last issue of The Cayuga Collegian this semester is Friday, May 3rd.

Please send along your information so we can document happenings on campus for future generations of Spartans.

Also keep the student-run newspaper in mind as a resource for reaching the student body next fall.

We are in dire need of staff for next semester, especially on the Fulton campus. If you are interested in a position on the staff of The Cayuga Collegian, please email your intentions to Collegian Faculty Advisor Mary G. Merritt at merrittm@ cayuga-cc.edu.

There are paid and volunteer positions available. You can also gain experience writing for The Cayuga Collegian while earning credit by enrolling in the course, Telcom 204 with instructor Mary G. Merritt.

“Writing for your school’s newspaper is a plus for your resume when you’re ready to get your career started,” said Cayuga Collegian Faculty Advisor Mary G. Merritt.

“When I was doing the hiring at a local broadcast television station, I always looked at what each candidate did when they really didn’t need to do anything. Yes, you need the degree, but it is your commitment to making the world a better place by volunteering your time which tells me or your future employer your character and how committed you will be to the job once hired. Getting involved, especially taking on the responsibility involved as a staff member of a news organization, will help you stand head and shoulders above your competition for jobs.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO CCC STUDENTS MIKAELA KLINGER AND ANTHONY CHRISTIAN FOR EARNING THE CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

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A Student Performance Night last week at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus illustrated the diverse artistic talents of the College’s students.

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Congratulations to the newest members of Phi Theta Kappa, inducted at Cayuga Community College on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

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Cayuga Collegian leaders, Megan Swartwood and Kaitlyn Diego were among those inducted into PTK.

Kappa students at Cayuga Community College were inducted on Wednesday night, April 24, 2019. As the semester is coming to an end, this was a great way for the club to come together one last time before our sophomores transfer off to new universities.

Advisor Sheila Myers told the students that she couldn’t be more proud of everyone, and that the world awaits us. Guest speaker Ann Herron stated, that it is just one step closer toward the success of all students, and each and every one of them being inducted will be successful in their life.

PTK Club is currently looking for a secretary for the Fall semester. If interested, please contact Sheila Myers or Anna Annorino.

Two Cayuga Community College students have been named recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, honoring them for their academic accomplishments and outstanding achievements.

Cayuga students Anthony Christian and Mikaela Klinger were two of the 210 SUNY students to earn the prestigious Chancellor’s Award in 2019, which is the highest award students can receive across the state university system.

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is issued to students with strong academic records who also excel in categories including leadership, campus involvement, career achievement, community service and the performing arts. SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson presented students with their awards in a ceremony in Albany on Wednesday, April 24.

“Today’s award recipients emerged from their campuses this year as the top scholars, athletes, performers, and achievers, as well as a tremendous source of inspiration,” said Chancellor Johnson. “The students being recognized today made the choice to be leaders on their campuses, prioritize their studies, and serve their communities.

Congratulations to this year’s awardees, and I applaud you for pursuing excellence in all that you do.”

“Congratulations to Anthony and Mikaela for receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. This award recognizes everything that is great about SUNY students, including academic excellence and community involvement, so receiving it is a fantastic honor,” said Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant. “On behalf of everyone at Cayuga Community College, we are proud of Anthony and Mikaela and everything they have accomplished.”

A published and award-nominated songwriter, Christian graduated from Cayuga in December 2018 with a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities & Social Sciences.

He initially enrolled at Cayuga in 1987, but elected to pursue a career in music and the arts in New York City and Los Angeles.

After almost two decades as an actor and a songwriter, Christian returned to Auburn and started his own business before re-enrolling at Cayuga in 2016.

Christian is currently exploring transfer opportunities to continue his education, with a possible goal of eventually owning an art gallery, but is also passionate about literature and creative writing.

“I’m very proud to receive the Chancellor’s Award. I’ve lived an incredible life, and returned to Cayuga initially to take a few classes but ended up getting my degree because I loved it here so much,” said Christian. “From genetics to art history to math, I realized how much I enjoyed learning and the college and the faculty.”

Graduating in May with a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities & Social Sciences and a concentration in psychology, Klinger is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and has been named to the academic accolades list in each semester at Cayuga.

She is also a certified tutor, working with fellow students to help them enhance their skills in history, biology and English.

In 2017 Klinger was named to the National Society for Leadership and Success, which honors students with exemplary academic and leadership records at CONTINUED PAGE FOUR

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OPINIONS

HOW I SEE IT...

Megan Swartwood EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Last Friday, I volunteered with fellow PTK members to renovate a house with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity has been mentioned in the paper before since we had previously worked on the same house about two months ago. We wanted to check back in with the house and see what progress had been made.

Some people can argue that DC may have better villain characters than Marvel has.

Furthermore there are some comparisons in both sides of the two. They both have characters from different dimensions, and other planets. According to The Daily Dot there really is not a clear picture in which side of Marvel or DC is better. However Marvel has stronger characters than DC and a way better super team.

Let’s start off with Marvel comics: they have a variety of characters that are coming into play with new movies and TV shows.

Marvel is frequently releasing shows like Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Punisher (all found on Netflix) which were all good shows. They made people want more and

that is one reason I give props to Marvel.

With this being said, in my opinion this is why Marvel is better. They consistently put out new content that pulls people into liking Marvel.

We all know Superman is the strongest character out of all Marvel and DC characters, but DC’s Justice League no match for the Avengers and what kind of characters they have on their side. With characters like the Hulk and Juggernaut who can run through and lift anything that’s in their way, who on DC can stop them?

DC has a solid lineup especially with Superman and Batman, which is a dynamic duo for DC’s Justice League. The characters that DC has who are gifted with super

unhuman-like abilities and who have power to lift things, not just run through things like the Hulk but can magically lift things like Green Lantern and Poison Ivy, make it a hard debate on which side is better. However DC is not so active like Marvel is. Moreover DC is not very consistent with releasing content like shows and movies as Marvel is.

Overall I agree with The Daily Dot because Marvel and DC are both great but I believe that Marvel does have stronger characters than DC. If DC releases more content maybe there can be an even better debate on who is a better story teller and creator of characters.

— Peter Ayala, CCC student

build all the houses that they have provided families. I love how all these people come together, knowledgeable about renovating or not, to help someone. It warms my heart to know that multiple people out in this world take their time to care about others.

When I walked into the house, I immediately became overwhelmed with the sense of team building and fun. There was old music playing on the radio and we were all laughing and having a good time. That is what community service is all about. It shouldn’t feel like a chore or you’re not doing it right. It is about feeling good about what you are doing and helping out whenever possible.

Volunteering with PTK has been a great experience for me and I can’t wait to see what other volunteer opportunities I and other members can help out with.

think it is easier for me, but I would be the first to say it is actually a lot harder. College students have to get a schedule down. That is probably one of the biggest pieces of advice I could give. You have to learn time management from the day you step in the door, and you have to be organized, because college is the furthest thing from easy.

LACK OF CANDIDATES DELAYS SGO ELECTIONS

Kaitlyn Diego ASSOCIATE EDITOR Megan Swartwood helping out with PTK member Cassie Disanto.

We helped to paint walls and even helped isolate some of them. We got to learn some basic techniques of cutting the insulation as well as painting walls and mouldings. I really enjoyed the fact that we were taking our time to help another family in need. That is what I love about community service. No matter what you are doing, you always feel good about it since you know that you are paying it forward. You are helping someone that actually needs it.

The special thing about Habitat for Humanity for me was the teamwork that it has taken to

HOW I SEE IT...

Being a college student, I really think students learn to mature a lot from the transition from high school. High school students tend to not care as much from my own view. Homework… what’s that? Or I’ve got a test tomorrow…. I don’t need to study. When you get to college, that really changes. You wont get a degree if you don’t put the work in; something that I learned very quickly.

I have always been a hard working student, who does every assignment and studies for everything.

I think because I keep good grades, some people

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF?

By Hannah Stevens, staff writer Do you have an eye for decision making?

Would you like to help make a change at Cayuga Community College?

If so, Auburn campus Student Government Organization elections are taking place this semester, however, they need more volunteers to help fill positions.

If you’re interested in taking on a position in leadership then this is your opportunity!

Inquire about positions at the SGO office downstairs in the Student Cafe or next door to Norman Lee’s office on the Auburn campus.

AUBURN JOB FAIR PLANNED FOR MAY 1 For myself, it wasn’t exactly a hard transition because I knew what I was working for, and I was prepared for the work that was coming. I had a push not everyone has in their life. When my mom began remission from cancer five years ago, I knew everything I do in my life from that point on was for her. That has never been a question since. My mom has been my best friend since day one; that is something that will never change. I thank God everyday for pushing her to be the amazingly strong, beautiful, loving woman she is. Because of her, I am the person I am today. I hope that I can do her proud with whatever I do in my life.

Once a person hits around age 19 or 20, a lot of people experience something that changes them.

It could be a terminal illness of someone they know or a loss of someone. That is where maturity comes in, and I give so much more respect to people who are struggling in life currently, but are still making an effort to get their life together.

My last piece of advice to anyone who has ever felt like things are tough, or everything is hitting them all at once, it does get better, and you will get stronger.

By Hannah Stevens, staff writer On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, there will be a FLX Job Fair at the Auburn Holiday Inn on North Street from 11AM-6PM. Employees from all across the Finger Lakes will be handing out applications, searching for employees, and conducting interviews.

The following companies will be looking for employees: China Towne Furniture & Mattress, E&V Energy, CPS Recruitment, ITT/Goulds Pumps, Spectrum, Birnie Bus Service, People Ready, CFCU Community Credit Union, Bo-Mer Plastics, Auburn Community Hospital, Geico, Helio Health, Wadhams Enterprises, Sysco, Holiday Inn – Auburn, Northwoods Rehab & Nursing Center, AFLAC, Art of Seneca Cayuga and Unity House.

Make a good first impression and bring a resume! If you need help with your resume you can contact Meg Osborne at osbornem@ cayuga-cc.edu.

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FULTON’S STUDENT PERFORMANCE NIGHT FEATURED ART, STORIES, MUSIC A Student Performance Night last week at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton Campus illustrated the diverse artistic talents of the College’s students.

The inaugural Student Performance Night featured student paintings, poetic and dramatic readings, and a guitar concert by students from Adjunct Professor Jeff Sawyer’s guitar class. Performances were held in the main lobby at Cayuga’s Fulton Campus.

The night began with an Artist Reception at 5 P.M., followed by Student Readings and ending with a Guitar Concert. The evening was free and open to the public.

“We’re always eager for people to see our students’ talent, and the Student Performance Night will allow our students to demonstrate their artistic, literary and musical abilities,” said Keiko Kimura, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Fulton Campus. “We’re excited to start this new tradition at our Fulton Campus.”

FULTON CAMPUS WEARS DENIM TO STAND AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT Faculty, staff and student at Cayuga Community College’s Fulton campus wore denim to campus last week to show their support against sexual assault.

The Denim Day campaign began in the 1990’s after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that, since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the perpetrator remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans to stand in solidarity with the victim. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual harassment, abuse, assault and rape.

Cayuga Community College students on the Fulton Campus read to the audience at the inaugural Student Performance Night event held last week.

CCC STUDENTS LEARN CHILD ABUSE IS ALL AROUND US

By Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor On April 15, 2019, guest speakers, Derek Tefft and Melissa Wenham from McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center located in Syracuse, New York came to speak to students at Cayuga Community College about child abuse.

The goal of this advocacy center is to put all the legal, medical, psychological and social services in one place. Children are very hard to get to open up at times, and to have to tell a story like this over and over again is a strain on a child Tefft stated.

1,536 children under the age of 12 and female, received treatment from this Child Advocacy Center in 2018. 127 children were referred there for being at risk or actually being trafficked/exploited.

Tefft stated that even though the majority of people abused are female, it does not mean that males cannot be abused. He

said that about one third of the cases are children offending other children.

Wenham began her presentation by explaining she was a victim of child/sexual abuse when she was only eight-yearsold. She stated that like most, it was by someone she had known, her next door neighbor.

Wenham says that the woman who knew this was happening would tell her that if she acted like a little lady instead of doing things like playing in the mud, this would have never occurred.

Child abuse is known as the greatest silent crime because it’s always known as “our little secret,” Wenham says. She stated in her presentation that secrets lose their power when they are shared, and that although it is so great to see how far we have come, we still have so much further to go.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.

It is asked that everyone remembers that you all can make difference, one step at a time.

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PASSIONATE PLEA FOR PLANTS TO BE RETURNED

PHOTOS BYHANNAH STEVENS

Cayuga Community College student Mikaela Klinger received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Wednesday at a ceremony in Albany. Pictured at left with Klinger is Dr. Keiko Kimura, Cayuga’s Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Fulton Campus, and at right is SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson.

The Palm Trees which were located on the third floor between the main building and the Tech building on the Auburn campus are still missing. Now a passionate plea fills the space once occupied by the cherished Palm trees.

The plea for information on how the trees disappeared just asks the question “Why?’ and then informed all who care to take the time to read the notice that the trees belonged to someone’s grandchild. It’s not too late. Return the trees.

YOU CAN STUDY IN LONDON

By Hannah Stevens, staff writer

In January 2020, during Intermisson, CCC students have the opportunity to spend time studying in London! This opportunity has been present at Cayuga Community College for the last 30 years.

It’s a great way to explore and travel the world while studying at the same time.

This is a 2-week trip, credited as one of the best travel study programs by the State University of New York. An average of 100 individuals majoring in business, criminal justice, history, health care, art, sociology, theatre, philosophy, media, and other disciplines usually attend every year from all across New York state.

While in London, students will attend famous and popular landmarks as well as explore historic and current topics of interest which may be unique to their degree program. For example, biology majors attend King’s College to learn about the discovery of the DNA double helix. Art majors have the opportunity to visit various museums and galleries throughout London. No matter what your degree is in, there is an event for you on this trip.

The total cost of this trip is $3,899 plus

tuition and fees. Financial aid may be able to help you pay your way if you need it and qualify for it. Additional fees may apply for biology and theatre students.

This $3,899 goes for round trip transportation including transportation from Auburn to Rochester where you will depart from.

Lectures, tours, sightseeing, and comfortable double rooms in hotels with a private bathroom. You may get a single room with additional cost. This program grants you 3 credits in New York State resident tuition.

You will also be provided with breakfast daily. Any other cost is up to you to pay for.

You may register on-line or ask your advisor about the program. There is a $200 deposit fee and a payment plan starting May 1 where you can pay monthly. This payment plan runs until November 1, 2019, 2 months prior to the trip. Students who do not meet payment deadlines risk losing their spot in the trip. A full refund is possible before October 2, 2019. Out of state residents pay double tuition for the trip.

Students must be 18 years of age to enroll as Cayuga Community College does not provide chaperons.

SOCIAL MEDIA USE EPIDEMIC

By Alex Mann, contributing writer Social Media continues to increase in today’ssociety, but drastically, its use has risen to nearly epidemic proportions in the high school and college communities of students. Many argue an excessive amount of use of these platforms have its benefits undoubtedly, but what does this an addiction to Social Media do to the grades and performance of students? Especially in an educational setting?

A 2013 survey, conducted by the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, in 2013, concluded that first-year female college students spend roughly 12 hours-perday using various forms of new media. The study also looked at school performance among students who used little to none new media and students using new media more than 12 hours-a-day. Researchers determined, by comparing little to no social media using students to that of the 12 hours a day students, that there is in fact a correlation between students with lower GPAs and a higher social media use. The study also found that students who used other forms of ‘social media,’ such as books and newspapers, offered had little to no effects on their GPA. at all. That was six years ago,

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and the consumption of screen time and new media has only continued to grow.

“Although, before the rise of Social Media, students surely managed to have other factors that influenced procrastination and their grades, said Kris King, an art teacher at Clyde-Savannah High School, who has seen the rise of Social Media in the classroom first hand. “Students are definitely more distracted and less focused since social media became popular.” He also says stated that grades tend to fluctuate more now than she has ever seen before.

CCC student and Audio Production major, Carissa Rice, says she uses Social Media infrequently. However, she feels even for among students who are not constant users, like in that those mentioned in of the study, social media can still impact grades and quality of work. She says students use it as an available as an ‘escape’ method to avoid doing mindful tasks, such as school work and projects. She says she agrees that it ‘leads to procrastination’ and unsurprisingly, she feels ‘more productive without it.’ Still, Carissa states, “I don’t use it a lot unless I have a project due, even though it should be the other way around.”

Cayuga Community College student Anthony Christian received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Wednesday at a ceremony in Albany.

Pictured at left with Christian is Dr. Keiko Kimura, Cayuga’s Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Fulton Campus, and at right is SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson.

TWO CAYUGA STUDENTS EARN PRESTIGIOUS SUNY AWARD CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE When I started here, I had no idea how I would handle college and being around all the other students, but I learned in my first semester that I would be fine,” said Klinger. “Earning the Chancellor’s Award is a nice feather in my cap for

what I accomplished at Cayuga.”

Klinger is planning on transferring to Le Moyne College to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, with a possible future goal of becoming a child and family counselor.

CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S STUDENT-STAFFED RADIO STATION PREMIERES NEW LISTENER MOBILE APP Cayuga Community College’s Media Department continues to provide the best experience for students by implementing the newest, exciting feature to ever happen to modern radio. The student-programmed and staffed station, WDWN (WIN89FM) now utilizes a unique app called RadioFX. “The new mobile app provides a needed interface between our student DJs and their listeners,” said CCC’s WDWN Station Manager Jeffrey Szczesniak. “Through the mobile app the students can communicate directly with listeners and respond to their questions, comments, and requests.”

Szczesniak says the RadioFX app also allows fans of CCC’s college radio station to listen to the station from anywhere in the world and be able to interact with the station’s live DJ and with other WDWN listeners.

“It’s cool to have a tool like this to help build relationships between our student DJs and hosts and the dedicated fans of WDWN,” said Szczesniak. “There are many innovative and custom features to this app which was created exclusively for the college radio market, to help our student-staffed station grow listenership and engage users with real time DJ-listener conversations, contests, and even live opinion polls.”

The RadioFX app is customizable so WDWN can achieve branding continuity.

Users of the app can also customize their experience by selecting specific push notifi-

cations to alert them about certain songs on the air, when live contests begin, and even when their favorite student talent is on the air.

“This app is revolutionizing the current state of radio. Many commercial stations pre-program segments of their schedule on a computer to automatically play their music rotation complete with seemingly live DJ break-ins, commercials and weather reports,” Szczesniak said. “The RadioFX app reinforces to our listeners that there is actually a person right there at the station running the show and ready to interact with them.”

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CAYUGA GOLF CONTINUES STRONG SEASON

SPARTAN SPORTS SPARTAN 2019 GOLF TEAM: Head Golf Coach Steve Leary; Ryan Chalupnicki of Auburn; Cody Helmer of Port Byron; Christian Ryan of Port Byron; Hunter Hubel of Fulton; E.J. Townsend of Port Byron; John Rice of Oswego; Jenna Fields of Skaneateles; and Matthew Micglire of Auburn. (Editor’s note: golfers identified not necessarily in the correct order).

FIRST YEAR FOR SPARTAN GOLF COACH

Congratulations to Cayuga Community College Athlete of the Week, Adam Lupo of Skaneateles. Lupo is a pitcher and plays infield for the Spartan Baseball Team.

Congratulations to Cayuga Community College Athlete of the Week, Hunter Hubel of Fulton. Hubel is a sophomore on the Spartan Golf Team.

Steve Leary begins his first year as the head golf coach at Cayuga Community College.

Currently employed by the Port Byron Central District, Leary has been a Physical Education Teacher and coach for over 30 years. In addition to golf, Leary has coached many sports throughout his career and has been an advocate for junior golf in the area. In 2007, Leary was instrumental in resurrecting the Port Byron golf team after a thirty-year absence. Since then, the Port Byron golf teams have qualified for team sectionals 8 times, have won 3 league

championships, one divisional championship, and have sent several individuals to the state qualifiers. With the help of the New York State Golf Association, Leary was able to obtain funding and implement The National First Tee Program into the PE curriculum at AA Gates Elementary, while becoming a certified First Tee instructor.

Leary received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Saint Bonaventure University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Steve resides in the Town of Throop with his wife Donna, and has one son, Andy, a graduate of Williams College and former four-year varsity golfer on the Williams College golf team. Andy currently lives in Boston.

The Cayuga Women’s Softball Team improved its overall record to 4-4 after they swept a doubleheader against Finger Lakes Community College recently.

The Spartans improved their record to 4-2 in NJCAA Region III play with the 9-0 and 20-12 wins against Finger Lakes.

In game one, freshman pitcher Deanna Shackleton (Camillus, NY) shut out the Lakers, collecting seven strikeouts. She also had a hit and two runs batted in (RBI) at the plate.

Ashley Stephens (Port Byron, NY) also had a RBI double. Libby Plish (Auburn, NY) scored three runs and got on base in each of her three plate appearances.

In the game two slugfest, the Spartans outlasted Finger Lakes by scoring 20 runs. Leadoff hitter and shortstop Kaylee Shackleton (Camillus, NY) scored four

runs, while Deanna Shackleton also had two triples and six RBI. Deanna Shackleton came on in relief of starter Kyra Cottrill (Skaneateles, NY) and earned the win on the mound. At the plate Cottrill scored three times, while Shelby Koch (Union Springs, NY) had two hits and five RBI.

SPARTAN BASEBALL SWEEPS SCHENECTADY SPARTAN SOFTBALL SWEEPS FINGER LAKES In their inaugural season, Cayuga’s baseball team improved its record to 11-7 and is riding a five-game win streak after sweeping two doubleheaders against Schenectady County Community College.

Head Coach TJ Gamba’s Spartans started Region III play by bouncing back from a lopsided loss followed by two one-run losses to NJCAA powerhouse and 8th-ranked Herkimer to defeat the Generals 3-2 in the final game of the four-game series on Thursday, April 11th.

The Spartans then took four straight games over the weekend of April 13-14, twice beating Schenectady at temporary home Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex in Cortland on that Saturday, followed by two road wins on Sunday in Schenectady.

Cayuga made quick work of the Royals in game one, winning 11-0 in five innings.

Brandon Fasce (Auburn, NY) earned the program’s first no-hitter in the opener. Sam Jenkins (East Syracuse-Minoa, NY) blasted a home run in the first inning, which proved to be the game-winner.

Matt Spicer (Marcellus, NY), Zac Legarretta (Visalia, CA) and Caleb Beach (South Jefferson, NY) all had multi-hit games.

In game two, the Spartans won 11-1 in six innings on a strong start from freshman pitcher Wyatt Palmer (Camden, NY), who struck out eight and allowed only one unearned run.

Anthony Micucci (Auburn, NY), Matt Spicer and Adam Lupo (Skaneateles, NY) each collected three hits in game two.

In Schenectady on Sunday, April 14th, Cayuga won by the scores of 8-1 and 8-7 in earning the series sweep of the Royals.

Game one starter Adam Lupo took a no-hitter into the 6th inning, and pitched a complete game, striking out four.

Sam Jenkins had four hits with two doubles and catcher Eric Gatewood (Auburn, NY) was 3-for-4 with two doubles.

In the series finale, the Spartans escaped with an 8-7 win. Lefty starter James Roeschlaub (Auburn, NY) picked up another win on the mound. Anthony Micucci and Adam Lupo had two hits each for Cayuga.

The Cayuga Spartan Golf Team continued their strong play this season with a pair of second-place finishes.

On Friday, April 19, Cayuga placed second in the 11-team field at Oneida Country Club, losing by one stroke to Niagara CC. Cayuga’s Hunter Hubel was medalist, firing a 2-over par 74. Ryan Chalupnicki and Cody Helmer each shot 86, while EJ Townsend rounded out the scoring with an 89.

Jenna Fields placed third in the women’s division.

On Saturday, April 20, Cayuga traveled to Herkimer’s tournament at Mohawk Valley Country Club, where they shot their lowest round of the season, firing a 315 despite the rainy conditions.

Once again, Hunter Hubel was medalist, shooting an impressive 2-under par 70. Also scoring for Cayuga was EJ Townsend at 79 shots, Ryan Chalupnicki at 81, and John Rice at 85.

Jenna Fields placed second in the women’s division, shooting 100.

SPARTAN GOLF ENJOYS BEST WEEKEND IN PROGRAM HISTORY Cayuga’s golf team earned two tournament championships this weekend at Onondaga Community College (Timber Banks Golf Club) and Tompkins-Cortland Community College (Elm Tree Golf Club).

Both wins came after opening the season with a second-place tournament finish at their home course at Highland Park Golf Club.

On Saturday at Timber Banks, sophomore Hunter Hubel (Fulton, NY) earned men’s medalist honors, shooting a 72.

Spartan women’s golfer Jenna Fields (Skaneateles, NY) earned the women’s medalist by shooting eight strokes better than the next best female competitor.

Freshman EJ Townsend (Port Byron, NY) finished second overall with a 74.

At Elm Tree Golf Club on Sunday, the Spartans edged Niagara by one stroke with a 312 total. Hunter Hubel finished individual runner-up with a 74, while fellow sophomore Ryan Chalupnicki (Auburn, NY) shot a 76 to help the cause.

Fields again earned female medalist honors, separating herself from the field by five strokes.

The Spartans began the weekend on Friday hosting their own tourney at Highland Park, finishing in second to champion Niagara. Hubel (83) led the way for the men’s team in windy conditions and quick greens that led to higher scores.

Fields won her initial tourney in the women’s division by two shots.

CAYUGA CARES WITH COLOR RUN RAISING FUNDS FOR MATTHEW HOUSE Cayuga Community College’s faculty are continuing a colorful college tradition this May with a run/walk supporting an essential nonprofit agency in Auburn.

Organized by Cayuga’s Faculty Association, the Cayuga Cares with Color Run will raise money for the Matthew House, a nonprofit residential facility in the City of Auburn that helps people with a terminal illness pass away in comfort.

The popular biennial run/walk, which has a 2.5K and a 5K option, started in 2015 and grew to more than 250 participants in 2017.

This year’s run is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 9 A.M. on Cayuga’s Auburn Campus and Nature Trail, 197 Franklin Street. Race day registration opens at 7:30 A.M. The Faculty Association is stepping up this year to lead the Cayuga Cares with Color Run, which in 2015 and 2017 was led

by Cayuga’s Phi Theta Kappa students.

Student groups such as the Criminal Justice Club, Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Beta Lambda remain key contributors in organizing the popular run, though, said Professor Shannon Reohr.

Reohr said the Matthew House’s mission of providing help and comfort for terminally ill people is something the Faculty Association believes in and is proud to support.

“We admire and respect what the Matthew House stands for. Their mission is essential in helping members of our community, and they rely solely on volunteers, donations and local support,” said Reohr.

“This run has benefitted their organization in 2015 and 2017, and we wanted to keep this day and the event for them.”

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Along with keeping Matthew House as the run’s beneficiary, the Faculty Association also elected to keep the event a Color Run, making it more than just a traditional 5K. As walkers and runners circle the Nature Trail and Cayuga’s Auburn Campus, they will pass stations where people will tag them with colors to mark their appreciation for those supporting the Matthew House. By the end of the day, most participants are dappled head-to-toe in bright colors.

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W H A T

I S Y O U R P A S S I O N ?

There is no doubt that you already know that your education is important for your future. Unfortunately, many students do not know what they want to focus the degree on. In this new series, will be interviewing many advisers and chairpersons of the countless departments you as students can study to help you find your future passions.

If you have ever spent time in an art museum and lost yourself in the brush strokes of the masters or even if you love to get your hands dirty with a big mound of clay, then Cayuga Community College has the right art programs for you.

The Studio Art and Design program is part of SOMA. In this program you will be able to learn Expressive Drawing, Life Drawing, Two and Three-Dimensional Design, Painting and Art History. You will be taught the technical skills to help you bring your own creations to life.

Overseeing the Studio Art and Design Department is Professor Melissa Johnson.

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“I grew up with art all around me’ said Professor Johnson. “I sometimes spend hours in my father’s studio.” Professor Johnson has a long-time love for art and even had a grandfather who was political cartoonist.

Professor Johnson didn’t start out wanting to teach art. After serving in AmeriCorps the professor went back to school and worked with the community, bringing her love for art with her. “I decided to teach art because it seemed like a natural way to bring my love for looking at, making, and thinking about art.”

If you have the willingness to work hard in class and get involved in events and trips, the Studio Art and Design program will be your new home. You will be given all the necessary skills to turn your passion into a life time love. If you have any questions about the Studio Art and Design program give Professor Melissa Johnson an email at Melissa.johnson@cayuga-cc.edu.

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OFFICIAL LIST OF SHOWCASE WINNERS OFFICIAL LIST OF WINNERS SUPPLIED BY MARK MONTGOMERY

GUIDE TO AWARD WINNERS: multiples listed numerically in order of placement (1=winner of category; 2=Runner up; 3= 1st Runner up)

ARTWORK: Best use of Expressive Color: Nikki Lupo Comic Style: Madison White Best Colored Pencil: Hailey Sherman Best Graphite Rendering & Facial Expression: Isaiah Allen Capturing Likeness: Adreana Smith People’s Choice: Hailey Sherman

STAND-UP COMEDY: 1. Joann Dyson

PHOTOS BY MARC BAAN

POETRY:

1. Bailey Filer 2. Tristan Nolan 3. Geraldine Hammond

DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE: 1. Maren Walsh

COVER SONG:

1. Dante Geddes (Original/Remix) 2. Bailey Filer 3. Hannah Christopher

STAND-UP COMEDY WINNER Joann Dyson

2ND PLACE COVER SONG WINNER Bailey Filer

FIRST PLACE ORIGINAL SONG; Carrissa Rice

ORIGINAL SONG:

FIRST PLACE COVER SONG: Dante Geddes

1. Carissa Rice 2. Connor VanEpps & Eric Mohan 3. Madison Collins

RAP/HIP-HOP:

1. Kai Dare & Jarrett Swasey 2. Kai Stenson ORIGINAL SONG: SECOND PLACE:

Connor VanEpps & Eric Mohan

THIRD PLACE ORIGINAL SONG; Madison Collins

DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE: Maren Walsh

TELCOM HOSTS 2ND GAME NIGHT

RAP/HIP-HOP: FIRST PLACE:

Kai Dare & Jarrett Swasey

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PHOTO ID CORRECTION: Pictured above is Allyson Dennis. We apologize for the error in identifying this student in the last issue.

THIRD PLACE C0VER VISIT : Hannah

Christopher

SECOND PLACE POETRY : Tristan

Nolan

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We want to publish your news! Email: cayugacollegian@ gmail.com today!

On Sunday, April 27, 2019, hundreds of people gathered at Casey Park Elementary School for the 7th Annual Autism Walk. Hosted by E John Gavras Center, it was stated that without the community, this event wouldn’t be able to run, and everyone is so thankful for the support each year. Despite the cold, and snowy weather, people of all ages attended this 5K event. With raffle baskets, table events for adults, events for children such as a bounce house, and just doing something for a good cause, don’t forget to keep an eye out next year, in which they will be hosting their 8th annual autism walk! Pictured above: Cayuga Collegian Assistant Editor Kaitlyn Diego with her mother and younger sister.

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In this edition of “Our Shadow World” we are going to head back to Japan and take a look at the ever-growing reports of the phenomena called – The Japanese Taxi Ghosts.

On Friday March 11th, 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern coast of Japan. Referred to as the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, the devastation caused by the fallowing tsunami is what put this tragedy into the history books. Included in the disaster, the destruction of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant where the lost in life was staggering (close to 20,000 dead, over 6,000 injured and 2,500 still missing as of today). With this high number of victims, it should be no surprise that soon after the tsunami reports of people seeing the dead would soon emerge. What is surprising is who were reporting these sightings, the taxi drivers of the Fukushima Prefecture and surrounding areas.

The reports of ghost (or Yurei in Japanese) passengers started not too long after the recovery efforts began in 2011. The earliest reports started in Ishinomaki, a small town hit hard by the tsunami. The cabbie stated to his superiors that a woman he picked up at Ishinomaki station had him drive to the Minamihama district, an area that was not under recovery efforts yet. When the cabbie informed the passenger that Minamihama was gone due to the tsunami she replied, “Have I died?,” then she disappeared from the back seat of the cab.

A haunting and heart-breaking story if true. When you dig deeper, something becomes very clear about the reports of

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ghost passengers… the amount is staggering. The reports have become so regular that local police are keeping each one of them in a special file and investigations are conducted on every report that comes to them. Even the local news agencies have run stories and interviewed the taxi drivers. This might not seem like a big thing here in the States but in Japan, if the drivers were found to be lying, they all would lose their jobs and would be looked down upon by the community. The fact so many have come forward to tell their stories of their ghost passenger with the risk of losing their livelihoods show how serious people are taking their reports, and we need to as well.

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COLLEGIAN WORD SEARCH Reports of ghost passengers are still popping up to this day. All vary in location and time, but there is one common thread, all the ghost passengers seem to be in their 20’s to 30’s. Experts in ghosts myths and lore from several Japanese universities believe the young age might show the number of victims who fell angry about having their lives cut short before they even began.

This is a strange world where new discoveries are made every day. We do not and might never know if the Japanese Taxi Ghosts are real or not. My advice is, if you are ever in the Fukushima area in a cab and you see a stranger sitting next to you in the back seat don’t freak out. Share your cab with them and remember, they are just trying to get home just like you.

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

VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND COLLEGE CHORUS CONCERT May 6 - 7 PM Auburn M157

COLLEGE CHORUS PREVIEW CONCERT May 6 - 11:15 AM Auburn Main Foyer

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