03-07-2011 Cayuga Collegian

Cayuga Community College Auburn & Fulton, New York

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Vol. 59 Issue 12

March 7, 2011

CAYUGABriefs Cans for a Cause

By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief No time to wait for an empty bottle and can redemption machine at the grocery store? Or even wait for the employee at a redemption center to count up your empties for you? Well simplify your errands and give to cause at the same time!

Auburn Public Theater is registered with Can King, 223 State Street in Auburn, so that you can drop off your bags of returnables and tell them you want the money to go to A.P.T. and at the end of the month, Auburn Public Theater gets a check for any cans brought to Can King in their name. You don’t have to wait around, and a local non-profit organization gets your help.

Can King’s phone number is 315-2827737 if you want to check their store hours, and Auburn Public Theater’s website is www.auburnpublictheater.com.

Collegian Staff Heads to NYC The Editorial Board of the Cayuga Collegian will be attending the National College Media Advisers and Student Journalism Conference in New York City, March 12-15th, along with the Cayuga Collegian adviser, Mary G. Merritt.

“It is a wonderful learning experience for the students,” explained Merritt. “Not only do they have the opportunity to network with and learn from professionals already working in every aspect of media, they get to mingle with college students from all over the nation and share ideas.”

COLLEGIAN STAFF MEETING: 1 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 17 COLLEGIAN OFFICE M312 ALL ARE WELCOME! COLLEGIAN OFFICE HOURS KAT TAYLOR Mondays: 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM Wednesdays: 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM Thursdays: 10:30 AM -12:30 AM

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Kenny Baker

Police Swarm CCC Campus

By Alyssa Angyal, Staff Writer Police had Cayuga Community College’s Auburn campus ‘surrounded’ on March 2nd. Law enforcement officers of all types kept the halls secure for the afternoon while they participated in the first annual Public Safety Career Fair organized by CCC’s Criminal Justice Department, CCC’s Office of Public Safety and CCC’s Criminal Justice Club.

Fair organizer and Criminal Justice instructor Teri Misiaszek says they were able to attract law enforcement agencies from all over New York State, including one from as far away as Suffolk County.

Many of the law enforcement agencies held demonstrations and lectures. Among those explaining what a career in law enforcement would be like to students were officers from the Auburn Correctional Facility. Lieutenant Tim Quinn, who is the Lieutenant Watch Commander on the day shift for the prison and Todd Clark, a Corrections Officer, presented information about working at the prison and also the history of the facility.

Quinn said the prison opened in 1817 and is the oldest prison still in operation in New York State. He also said Auburn Prison was the site of the first electrocution in New York State in 1890.

Quinn says he was happy to

spend the day talking to students about the career opportunities at the Auburn Correctional Facility.

“Students need to be aware of what jobs and benefits are out there. The different aspects of it all,” he said.

Quinn says there are many job opportunities at the facility including dog handlers, hostage negotiators and crisis intervention officers.

He says many of the specialized career fields at the prison require completing eight weeks of training in Albany.

“I am pleased with the amount of student participation and thankful for the support of the college,” said Misiaszek. She says the goal of the event was to help students get information so they can make decisions about their career choices.

“It was a great opportunity for the students to network with possible future employers.”

CCC sophomore, Kari Seamans, a Criminal Justice major, said the fair helped her learn what each agency was looking for in terms of qualifications for jobs. “All the different careers that were at the fair helped me with making some career decisions and how to prepare for it.”

Officers from the Syracuse Police Department were also at the fair.

They were handing out pamphlets that outlined the minimum requirements for joining their force. The qualifications included: having a valid New York State driver’s license, having a high school diploma or GED, having the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, and you must be of good moral character.

Job candidates must also pass a challenging physical agility test, as well as, pass a comprehensive background investigation and physical exam.

Meet the Nicest Guy on Campus

By Caryl Frame, Contributing Writer

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

-Leo F. Buscaglia CCC student Kenny Baker is turning lives around. He is doing one of the best things one human can do for another—bring a smile to their face. The 22-year-old has been making students smile on CCC’s Auburn campus since 2008.

His friends say it is extremely rare to see Kenny upset, which pulls people physically toward him. It seems the happier a person is, the more pull people have to them, and Kenny is a very happy man.

When students are feeling down, Kenny says he is there to bring them up. He says his personal philosophy is “...to entertain people, to make sure they are always laughing.

Nothing makes me happier than a smile on other peoples face,” said Kenny.

In addition to making people happy, Kenny says he aspirations to become either a Hollywood star or a masseuse. Who doesn’t enjoy a good movie or a good massage? Students are often seen flocking to him for a back massage.

Kenny says he idealizes the motion picture actor Denzel Washington. Kenny knows his ‘Denzel’ facts. In fact, he even knows the actor’s full name: Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. When a student is in an off mood, they are often heard saying “I just need a ‘Kenny’ hug,” or “I just want a ‘Kenny’ smile” Kenny is often found hanging out in the gym or near the college’s theater.

People says they can’t help but love him, they say he is a ‘people’ person and is very easy to get along with.

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THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS

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Why Swearing Should be Banned Swearing is so unpleasant.

Walking down the hallways of school and all you hear is “F” this or a-hole or son of a B#$@%. Most people don’t care to listen to it. We were taught as small children that these words are “bad words,” so why do we insist on using them now when we are supposed to be wiser?

According to the Cuss Control Academy, “People judge you primarily by the way you speak.

You can only go so far if you look good but sound bad.” I hope no one goes into a job interview and sits down and says “Here is my F$%#ing resume, let’s get this sh^& done.”

Well I could see this if they didn’t want a job in the first place. These words aren’t just words, they all have a meaning, and 90% of the time the meaning is bad. The “C” word refers to female genitals and the “N” word refers to an African American, both words are extremely offensive, but are two of the most common words used in society. In fact when polled 53% of American found the “N” word offensive (Facts on File). It is the lazy way to speak and reflects poorly on the person using it.

—Caryl Frame, CCC Student

Students Suffer Pain at the Pump The price of gas is too high. I’m sure you’ve heard this said by many people recently. However, for college students this is a real problem. Especially for community college students who must commute, sometimes for long distances, to school.

Many community college students have a hard time paying for the cost of school.

The cost of tuition, fees, and books keeps rising. In fact, college costs usually rise faster than the rate of inflation. Everyone has a hard time keeping up. Many students are eligible for state and federal aid. Aid programs like Pell Grants and New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) can help with rising costs because they often increase when tuition and fees increase. However, not every student is eligible for Pell Grants and TAP and those programs don’t take rising gas prices into account.

College students currently receive a bus fare discount from Centro, which receives funding from the state and federal government.

There is even a proposal in the New

The Cayuga Collegian welcomes letters from its readers. Submissions must be in a word document on a PC formatted disc. Submissions may be edited for content or length. Submissions must include your name, address and daytime phone number.

All letters to the editor are copied exactly and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Collegian office, its staff or advisors. All letters are simply the opinions of the writers themselves.

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York State Senate to give college students in New York City a 25% discount on subway fares. Is it fair that only students who live on a bus or subway line can have their transportation costs subsidized by the government?

I would suggest that either the state or federal government create a program that lets community college students receive a discount on gas for as long as they are students. Perhaps students could be issued a card (like the one from Price Chopper) that could be inserted into the gas pump that would give a discount. The discount could be a student exemption from state and/or federal gas taxes.

Federal gas tax is currently 18.4 cents per gallon. New York’s gas tax is 31.9 cents per gallon. An exemption from both taxes would save a student over 50 cents per gallon. This would go a long way to helping community college students handle their transportation costs.

—Ben Keeler, CCC Student

Editorial Board KAT TAYLOR, Editor-in-chief JAMIE BLUMRICK, Associate Editor D.J. DuVALL, Sports Editor MARY G. MERRITT, Advisor Staff ANGELA WORNICK - FULTON JIM COLLINS - AUBURN ALYSSA ANGYAL- AUBURN ASHLEY PULLIS - AUBURN

The Other Side Of The E-Cigarette Issue This is in response to your e-cigarette article in the February 7 edition of the Collegian. Ms. Taylor I applaud your efforts in quitting smoking but I want readers to understand the other side of the e-cigarette issue.

Health Officials are in full support of the ban on electronic cigarettes until more research is conducted to determine if they are a safe substitute for traditional cigarettes and the effectiveness in being a smoking cessation tool. The reasons for this are that the studies that have been conducted on these products have shown that they do contain other chemicals besides just nicotine. In initials studies conducted the FDA found that some samples contained carcinogens and other toxic chemicals that are in cigarettes. This means that users could potentially be exposed to the same chemicals that are in cigarettes. Also, one study found that some nicotine-free cartridges actually contained nicotine.

Additionally, at this time there is no evidence that shows these products help people to quit smoking.

Another major issue that surrounds this problem is the negative impact that they may have on youth. What we do know is that research has documented that exposure to tobacco marketing in stores is a primary cause of youth smoking. While this research has not been conducted on e-cigarettes we can only assume that the same

results would be found if researched.

This is because these products resemble real cigarettes, they come in variety of flavors that may appeal to youth and they are sold in the center of malls. This is a problem because not only are youth enticed to these products but they may have the potential of being attainable at a much easier rate than tobacco products.

And the most important thing to remember is that these products contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug. If these products fall into the hands of youth it could lead to lifelong addiction to nicotine, further experimentation with tobacco products and disease or premature death.

I urge people to be very cautious when using these products. More research needs to be conducted to determine what ingredients are in the nicotine liquid, how they are being used, and what impact they have on people. If you are interested in quitting and would like to talk to trained cessation counselor and would like to receive two weeks of nicotine replacement therapy at no cost please contact the New York State Smoker’s Quitline online at www.nysmokefree.com or call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487).

Deb Mendzef Tobacco Program Coordinator Cayuga County Tobacco Free Partnership Cayuga Community Health Network

“Basketball is Everything” Growing up in a rough high level will be more successful of neighborhood, a kid has to choices: staying eligible to play basketball. play basketball and go to school to I have come a long way, and get an education or hang out with basketball is my ticket to have a friends and don’t go to school. good life. My love for the game is It may seem easy to make a relentless. Every chance I get I like choice, but it’s really not simply to play basketball and work on my because of the environment. game.

Thankfully, I was If it wasn’t able to go to for basketball I school and play would probably basketball. I chose be just a regular this road because kid that had a job.

I love basketball Basketball runs and in order for me through my blood to play basketball and besides my I have pass my mom, basketball is classes to stay the love of my life. eligible for the I encourage kids basketball season. to play basketball I am a studentbecause it keeps athlete. My coaches you focused and have always told keeps you out of me student first, trouble. Nowadays, basketball second. it’s easy to get in I believe in this trouble and hard to concept because get out. Kids that you can be a great get in trouble are basketball player the ones that don’t that is highlydo anything, they recruitable but just hangout, which if you have bad is not the way to grades, the school live. I can honestly that is recruiting Anthony Hodges on the court this say that basketball won’t touch you season for the Cayuga Spartans. keeps me going because you and makes me work wouldn’t be eligible to play. harder in school. I love basketball Then, there is a total opposite and there is nothing in the world of that, a student that goes to I would rather do than play class and tries their best in the basketball. class and can play basketball at a —Anthony Hodges, CCC Student

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She Likes ‘Em Round and Big

By Jamie Blumrick, Associate Editor

There seems to be a new fashion trend emerging: big headphones.

People can be spotted wearing various kinds when walking the halls of CCC. All different colors, shapes, and sizes, the question is, is it all for show? Or is there a reason people choose to wear their headphones in public?

After asking several students, the answer b e c o m e s more clear.

One student said that she chooses to wear her headphones in school to drown out all the noises and people around her.

That by using the headphones it helps her focus on whatever she’s doing in crowded places such as the cafe. Another student also commented that he wears his

headphones because he would rather buy high end headphones that give a much better quality sound than the earphones that are pretty cheap when compared to his noise cancelling headphones.

He claims that they can produce the same sound frequencies as the earphones and that his headphones will lessen his chances of hearing damage.

Others admitted to buying their headphones solely because they look cool! Several students stated that large headphones are a retro look that’s starting to come back. You can buy these retro looking headphones just about anywhere and find the style that fits you best.

Happy listening!

The Winter Blues

by D.J. DuVall, Associate Editor Sick of seeing white this winter?

You’re not alone, and it may be more serious than you think. If the winter grind is really getting you down, you may be suffering from S.A.D., or Seasonal Affective Disorder.

According to medicinenet. com, S.A.D. is a type of depression that affects about 5% of adults. It is a fairly recent discovering with information first being printed in 1985. It is most commonly detected as fall turns to winter because days are become shorter. People tend to be affected by the lack of sunlight, and

colder temperatures.

Medicinenet.com says that symptoms include but are not limited to depression, fatigue, lack of concentration, body aches, loss of sex drive, poor eating and sleeping habits, and insomnia. The most common treatments for S.A.D. include antidepressant medication, and or exposure to light (also called phototherapy).

Bright lights or tanning beds can help Seasonal Affective Disorder victims because being exposed to light can simply… brighten their moods.

If I ran CCC, I would...

“... make it so you could exercise in the weight room without being enrolled in a PE class, since we pay student activity fees anyway.”

-Carrie Rooker

What would you do if you ran CCC? Send in your answers to: cayugacollegian@gmail.com with the subject “If I ran CCC”.

New Shanghai Has Moved

By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

A favorite Chinese restaurant of Auburn residents recently closed its doors of business to make way for a new hotel. Located at 72 State Street, the owners sold their building so that the new construction can soon begin.

Originally, New Shanghai and Wag’in Tail Dog Grooming at 78 State Street, among other businesses were going to be forced out by the use of eminent domain.

Several protesters gathered, organized by Doug Ward, owner of Wag’in Tail, on April 3rd 2010

voicing out against the use of eminent domain. Eminent domain is the right of the governmental entity to take private real estate for public use, without consent of the property owner.

Eminent domain was eventually ruled out, and months later, New Shanghai relented and sold their building. The owners have stated they plan to relocate on the west end of town, so you should see their doors open again soon, albeit in a different building.

Free Tax Preparations on Campus

By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief Students can always appreciate the chance to save a little cash, so what better way to do that then to get your taxes prepared and filed for free right here on campus?

The Cayuga County CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Program is administered through United Way of Cayuga County by IRS certified volunteers. They are there to help you get as much of a refund back as you are entitled to.

To qualify for this free tax preparation you must: Reside in Cayuga County, File a return, Have a Social Security Number, and be a US Citizen or Resident Alien.

And you CANNOT: Be a qualifying child of another person, File married separately, File form 2555 or 2555EZ, Have investment income of more than $3,100.

There are several items that you will need to bring to your tax preparation, so be sure to ask before your appointment, or grab the informational brochure at the information desk inside the main door.

Appointments are available through April 14, 2011 at the following times in the ASC: Mondays 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesdays 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 3:00pm to 7:00pm Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00pm Even SGO President Kirk Bennett is pitching in to help prepare your taxes so take advantage of this wonderful service. E-filing and direct deposit are even available, so call 315-282-0533 for an appointment and get every penny back you can!

Depression Screening on Campus

By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief “A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be wished away.

People with a depressive disease cannot merely ‘pull themselves together’ and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people with depression.”

That’s the description found on medterms.com, and it’s important for students to understand that depression is very real, and hazardous when left untreated. A free and confidential depression screening is being held March 16th

from 10am – 2pm at the Auburn Campus. Appointments can be made by calling 255-7443, and walk-ins are also being seen.

In 2010, eight percent of the American population over age 18 suffered from clinical depression.

That’s 15 million Americans (depressiontreatmenthelp.org).

So if you or someone you know thinks they may be suffering from depression, do yourself a favor and attend the screening. There is help.

The event is sponsored by NAMI of Cayuga County, and educational information and support services will be available in addition to screenings.

The Earth is not your ashtray...

Put your butt where it belongs!

WE SHARE THE AIR - THERE IS NO SMOKING ON CAMPUS!

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” -Thomas Edison

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DEADLINES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS APPROACHING Meet the Nicest The following scholarships have an approaching application deadline. To be considered for the 2011-2012 academic year, students can obtain applications from the Financial Aid office in Auburn and Fulton, the Cayuga County Community College Foundation office in Auburn, or online at www. cayuga-cc.edu.

ACC/CCC Alumni Association Scholarships Four scholarships available -- two awarded to graduating high school seniors planning to attend CCC full time who are children or grandchildren of an ACC/CCC graduate; one awarded to a returning sophomore attending CCC on a full-time basis for a second year; and one awarded to a nontraditional student who is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours/semester and is looking to upgrade skills or start a new career. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Application deadline for each academic year is March 31.

Auburn Players Community Theatre Scholarship Awarded annually to an incoming freshman or to a currently enrolled freshman who intends to return to Cayuga for his/her sophomore year. Given to a student studying theatre arts and who meets the eligibility criteria including being a resident of Cayuga County or one of the five adjacent counties. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Auburn Steel/Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. Scholarships Applicants must attend CCC on a full-time basis, be graduating high school seniors with an average of 75 or better, and show evidence of participation in extracurricular activities, community service or part-time work. Preference given to the sons and daughters of Nucor (formerly Auburn Steel Company) employees, however all Cayuga County high school graduates who demonstrate financial need above and beyond that met by traditional sources of aid are eligible. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Donald P. Blaisdell EAP Scholarship Awarded annually to a sophomore who meets the criteria for eligibility and is a child or grandchild of a current employee or retiree of Auburn Correctional Facility; or the child or grandchild of an employee who lost their life during employment at this same facility.

Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Cayuga Bank Employee Memorial Scholarship Awarded annually to a child or grandchild of a current employee of First Niagara Bank who meets the criteria for eligibility. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Cayuga County Home Bureau Scholarship Awarded annually to a returning sophomore with a minimum 2.85 GPA enrolled for at least 9 credit hours and matriculating in the field of humanities, otherwise to a student in biological science with an emphasis in environmental concerns. Application deadline for each academic year is April 15.

Joseph S. Fleszar Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a returning full-time sophomore who has demonstrated significant academic achievement during their freshman year in the fields of electric or electronic technology or engineering. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Leo and Elizabeth Curtin Fox Memorial Scholarship Awarded first to an employee of any Fox dealership, second to their children or grandchildren, and third to a student with financial need residing in Cayuga or Oswego Counties. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Fulton Savings Bank Scholarship Awarded annually to a nontraditional student attending classes at Cayuga’s Fulton Campus. Application deadline for each academic year is July 15.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Ganey Business Scholarship Awarded to a full or part-time student majoring in Business Administration who has completed at least six credit hours in this major, has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and shows evidence of participation in community service and/or work. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Virginia E. (Dent) Greenfield Memorial Scholarships Awarded to students enrolled in their second year of the nursing program and based on a 150+ word essay describing what or who influenced their choice of nursing as their field of endeavor. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Ryan L. Hart Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a full-time student enrolled at the Fulton Campus who demonstrates financial need. First preference given to a resident of Oswego and preferably a graduate of Oswego Academy. Second preference given to a resident of Fulton, then other Oswego County residents.

If possible, award should assist a student who has had to overcome academic challenges to attend college.

Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Sylvania-GTE-Philips Employee Association Scholarship Awarded to a former employee or child of same of what was either Sylvania, GTE, or Philips Display Components (Seneca Falls plant) or to a returning sophomore with financial need and a GPA of 2.0 or better.

Testa Family Scholarship Awarded to a full-time returning sophomore enrolled in the Criminal Justice program who is planning a career in criminal justice. Preference will be given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who demonstrate community service and volunteerism. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Ward Family Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time returning sophomore who has demonstrated significant academic achievement as a full-time freshman at the college with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has intentions of completing a four-year degree. The successful candidate must also give evidence of participation in extracurricular activities, community service, or work.

Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Jacqueline Kellogg Wise Memorial Scholarships Awarded annually to three children or grandchildren of an employee or retiree of Welch Allyn and affiliated companies who will attend CCC on a full-time basis and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

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Kenny says he enjoys boosting the morale of students by saying “I’m proud of you, kid,” or “It ain’t nothin’ but a thing.”

It comes as no surprise with his charming smile and his massive Kenny Baker arms, which swallow you whole while embracing you in a hug, people want to be his friend.

He says his key to success is very simple.

“If you wake up with a smile, you’re bound for greatness for the day. If you wake up with a frown it’s going to be a horrible day,” said Kenny.

Kenny Baker is and will always be a legend on the Cayuga Community Campus.

CCC FULTON STUDENTS The Cayuga Collegian is looking for staff writers to cover news and events happening on the CCC Fulton Campus. Please email cayugacollegian@gmail.com

Holy Family High School Alumni Scholarship Awarded to a returning student who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need, with preference given to a relative of a Holy Family High School alumna.

Otherwise recipient must be a Cayuga County resident.

Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Honors Scholarships - Sophomore Awarded to sophomore Honors students on the basis of need and academic merit. Application deadline for each academic year is May 10.

Knight Foundation Scholarships Awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need not met by other sources of financial aid.

Applicants must have completed 15 credits at Cayuga with a minimum 2.5 GPA and intend to enroll for at least nine credit hours per semester of the academic year.

Application deadline for each academic year is June 1.

Helen C. Mahon/Zonta Club of Auburn Scholarship Awarded to a woman 25 years of age or older entering as a beginning student, is a Cayuga County resident and demonstrates financial need. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

St. Alphonsus School Scholarship Awarded to a returning sophomore who demonstrates academic achievement with a GPA of 2.5 or better and proves evidence of financial need. Preference will be given to relatives of alumni of St. Alphonsus School or its successor schools; otherwise recipient must be a resident of Cayuga County. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

Ralph W. Standbrook Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student majoring in the Geographic Information Systems /AS program who has completed at least six credits of GIS APRIL 28TH 7:00 PM CCC

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courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.

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SPARTAN SPORTS CCC MENS LACROSSE SCHEDULE AND 2011 TEAM ROSTER Player

No. Year H.S.

Position

Ahart, Tyler

12 FR

Auburn

Midfield

Baker, Kenny

10 FR

Romulus

Defense

Blauvelt, Scott

29 FR

Auburn

Goalie

Dec, Stephen

2 FR

Auburn

Attack

Festa, Matt

11 FR

Auburn

Midfield

Frazier, Tony

6 FR

Auburn

Midfield

Gabriel, Anthony

4 FR

Jordan-Elbridge

Midfield

Galka, Mike

16 FR

Auburn

Defense

Hogan, Cody

8 FR

Fulton

Midfield

Howard, Jack

5 FR

Fulton

Attack

Merritt, Marshall

18 FR

Marcellus

Goalie

Nelson, Nate

7 SO JP McCaskey East Defense

Rogers-Ladd, Zach 24 FR

Millard South, NE Attack

Scala, Bill

13 FR

Auburn

Defense

Teeter, Jason

9 FR

Auburn

Attack

Topichak, Nick

3 SO Weedsport

Hudson Valley CC vs. CCC CCC at Genesee CC CCC at Onondaga CC Broome CC vs. CCC Mohawk Valley CC vs. CCC CCC at Tompkins-Cortland CC CCC at Niagara CCC CCC at Alfred State College Monroe CC vs. CCC SUNY Delhi vs. CCC Finger Lakes CC vs. CCC Dean College vs. CCC Jefferson CC vs. CCC CCC at Mercyhurst North East

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Defense

Townsend, Reggie 17 FR

Auburn

Midfield

Zsiros, Gabe

Auburn

Defense

20 FR

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HEAD COACH: Mike MacKay ASST. COACH: Mike Distler

Strange Tales… of Horror!

By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief Notice a strange fascination with the dark and disturbing? Local and international writers alike certainly have, and they’ve collaborated to create Strange Tales of Horror, an Anthology, edited by Matt Nord. It contains short fiction and poetry, and you can get your copy and meet some of the authors in your local bookstore this Saturday.

That cool chill, that drip… drip… drip… it’s not a scary excerpt, but the weather outside as you head to Downtown Books and Coffee, 144 Genesee St., Suite 102 to pick up your copy of this thrilling compilation of terror! Have your favorite author sign your copy while you warm up with a delicious cup of coffee.

Unknown Killer Wiping Out Buffalo

by D.J. DuVall, Associate Editor A local Buffalo farm has been experiencing some serious problems recently.

In fact, it’s quite possibly the biggest issue a farmer can face. Fifty-five of his buffalo herd have mysteriously been found dead in a very short period of time, including seventeen of this year’s twenty-three calves. Herd owner Peter Head says the death toll has consumed almost half of his entire herd.

The loss is making it extremely difficult for Head to keep his farm running because he has suspended

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sales on his buffalo meat until further information is known. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine conducted several tests on numerous corpses, but begrudgingly found almost nothing. According to the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District, there are no signs of this unknown killer spreading across the area to any other local farms. Head is hoping more information is learned in the near future, while he still has any buffalo left.

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US Department of Labor Launches ‘MyNextMove’ for Jobseekers New online tool will help young adults, students, first-time workers, and those returning to workforce explore careers, find jobs.

WASHINGTON – Secretary of

Labor Hilda L. Solis today unveiled a new online tool called My Next Move. The tool is aimed at providing jobseekers with information on more than 900 occupations, as well as local job openings and training opportunities in a simple, userfriendly format.

Accessed at http://mynextmove. dol.gov, My Next Move is intended to assist all jobseekers. It may be especially useful for students, young adults and other first-time workers as they explore potential careers based on their interests. The new tool complements the department’s “mySkills myFuture” site at http:// w w w. m y S k i l l s m y F u t u r e . o r g ,

which is designed to help those with previous work experience match their existing skills to new occupations.

“This administration is committed to expanding opportunities for all Americans.

That includes ensuring all workers — those with years of experience and those just entering the workforce — have the information they need to make informed career decisions and get good jobs,” said Secretary Solis.

“By leveraging technology in a user-friendly tool, My Next Move will help those seeking career guidance learn more about work opportunities in fields that are of interest to them and that are likely

to have job openings today and well into the future.”

The new website allows users to search for jobs by occupation, by industry and using the “O*NET Interest Profiler,” which matches an individual’s interests with suitable occupations by asking 60 questions.

Since 2001, the department’s Occupational Information Network, or O*NET, has used a 180-question version of the profiler that could be printed out or downloaded to a personal computer. The new, streamlined version is available online for the first time as part of My Next Move.

Users can also search for jobs in three categories: careers with

a “bright outlook” in growing industries, jobs that are part of the “green” economy and occupations that have a Registered Apprenticeship program.

Each occupation that a user selects has an easy-to-read, onepage profile, including information about what knowledge, skills and abilities are needed; the occupation’s outlook; the level of education required; technologies used within the occupation; and other, similar jobs. In addition, each occupation page includes direct links to local salary information, training opportunities and relevant job openings.

Do You “Got What It Takes”?

By Stephanie Gilfus, Contributing Writer Daryl “Crisys” King or “Hip Hopz Knight”, as he likes to be called, came to Auburn in 2004 from his hometown of Harlem and got right to work on bringing hip hop music to our community. Although most people see living in a small city as a downfall, Crisys says Auburn offers artists a greater chance to be heard with a smaller population.

“In a bigger city there’s so many people trying to be heard, trying to be the best,” said Crisys.

Crisys participated in his first showcase in New Jersey; unhappy with how things worked behind the scenes, he decided he would put together his own showcase. with added benefits for the community.

“It brings our community together, gives our city and our local artists an opportunity to shine and be heard, and at the same time it gives people something to do,” said Crisys.

Crisys linked up with Auburn Public Theater in 2010 and out together the first of his “I Got What It Takes” showcases.

“We are in sync right now, so we are about to have a lot of opportunities for these kids out here,” he said.

The showcases are open to mainly hip hop and R&B artists who feel they have “What It Takes” to compete in the areas of:

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1. Song Writing (originality) 2. Marketability 3. Stage Presence 4. Crowd Control 5. Vocals Performance (delivery and flow) Judges are chosen by Crisys for their involvement in the music industry, such as previous judges Phillip Lawson, the A&R of Universal Records; Meche, manager of Crawl Before We Walk Records; and SL 500, an artist of Philthy Rich Records. The judges grade each performer and ultimately the top three competitors win various prizes. There is the traditional trophy and title, cash prizes, studio opportunities and chances to have your demo given to an A&R from record label Philthy Rich Records, owned by well-known boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather.

With such great opportunities, Crisys has seen a great amount of artists ready and anxious to participate. “The crowd turnout has been great, with a lot of our youth and adults alike coming down to APT to show their support,” he said.

The next showcase, “I Got What It Takes 3” is planned for May 13th.

Artists can still sign up now!

Coming right behind the success of his showcases, Crisys will have his first “Youth Talent Show” On March 26th, offering the same venue for

the children to show their talents. The prizes are a little more kid-friendly: MP3 players, CD’s, T shirts, medals, and first place winner gets to open up the next “ I Got What It Takes” showcase.

“I want to give the kids a chance to display their talents, with an outlet for their creativity,” said Crisys.

Having two young boys himself, Crisys is planning more for children in the future. He wants to open a kids’ club, called “Crisys Center” for the kids to get away a few hours on a weekend. His plans for the youth center include a DJ, snacks, interactive games such as XBOX kinect and an area for the kids to sing, dance and release energy, all in a cool, hip, adult-like atmosphere, of course without the adult activities.

The contributions Crisys is making do not end there. Using his music as another way to give back Crisys says “I always have a message behind my work, I always try to help someone.”

With his latest mix tape,“Knight and Day” featuring local R&B singer Bill Blass, (their first single), is available now. Crisys says his song “Fighter” is dedicated to all females. He says the song’s message is empowering women to keep fighting, no matter how hard the struggle.

To help women with “the fight” Crisys is donating 50% of all sales of “Knight and Day” to www. nationalbreastcancer.org “I am a real generous guy, always thinking of how to help someone else,” he said.

To get copies of “Knight and Day” or just to keep up with his showcases, music, and future events in our community, his website is www.hiphopzknight.com.

Anyone interested in participating in “I Got

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What It Takes 3“ or the “Youth Talent Show” can contact Crisysking1@ gmail.com. If you would like to purchase pre-sale tickets contact the Auburn Public Theater www. auburnpublictheater.org.

“We are hoping for more females to come out. I have only had two females compete, Sheeka and Steph Bam. We need more females to come show us what they got,” Crisys said. “I encourage all college students to take full advantage of their opportunities and always focus on school first, don’t give up your music, but also don’t put your all into one thing.”

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Tim Vs. Dunkin’

By Jamie Blumrick, Associate Editor We asked you and the results are in: Auburn Campus CCC students prefer Tim Horton’s over Dunkin Donuts.

Last week we surveyed students on campus and they voted, and also had the following to say:

Auburn Main Street Goes Blue

By Greg Rifanburg, Contributing Writer Did you know colon cancer is the only type of cancer that CAN be prevented? Getting yourself an annual cancer screening exam will help you out in the prevention of colon cancer. Cayuga County Cancer Services Program (CSP) can assist you in finding places that offer screenings in your area. “We give free annual screening exams to men and woman, ages 40 to 64 with limited or no health insurance,” says Julie Delaney, of CSP. CSP specializes in breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. For a part of the month of March, CSP is hosting the event “Main Street Goes Blue” in downtown Auburn. Throughout the month of March, half of Genesee Street in Auburn will be lit up with blue lights to raise awareness of colon cancer. The

event began on March 4th with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting will took place at the intersection of Genesee Street and Dill Street, near the Cayuga County Office of Tourism and Parker’s Grille & Tap House.

For the early weeks in March, select businesses in Downtown Auburn will have some type of visible blue decal on their buildings to show that they are participating in the event. When wearing a blue shirt, the nationallyrecognized color for colon cancer, you can get a deal on whatever these establishments have to offer. Some of the restaurants will be running a blue plate and/or drink special.

“For example, if you visit Mesa Grande at 100 Genesee Street or Underground Café at 144 Genesee Street wearing a blue shirt, and you mention that you are wearing the blue shirt for the event, you will receive a 10% discount off of your whole meal!” says Delaney. In addition, Parker’s will be offering $1.50 Labatt Blue Beer from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM nightly through the duration of the event.

1 in 19 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer.

Colon Cancer accounts for 10% of all cancer diagnoses in Cayuga County.

Help spread the word to your mother, father, grandparents and anyone else that colon cancer is one of the few cancers that is preventable, treatable, and beatable cancers when found early through screening tests.

For more information on “Main Street Goes Blue” and/or colon cancer and screening facilities near you, contact Julie Delaney Downtown Auburn is decked out in at CSP @ (315) 253-1455 or blue lights in honor of Colorectal Cancer email her @ Julie.Delaney@ Awareness Month. dfa.state.ny.us

FOR TIM HORTON’S: “Everything is just better.”

“They’re just a more comfortable place to sit in and hang out. They come across as slightly more upscale, and like a personable coffee shop where Dunkin’ Donuts is more a place to get coffee, with chairs.”

“People are very friendly there.”

AND FOR DUNKIN’ DONUTS: “I like their cold drinks better.” “...American.”

“Their white hot chocolate is amazing.”

The overall survey results were 28/40 for Tim’s, and 12/40 for Dunkin’.

Stardust Benefits Community

By Ben Keeler, Contributing Writer Many residents of Auburn and Cayuga County have heard of the Stardust Foundation, but few know the real details of the work that this foundation does for the community.

Founded in 1992 by Jerry Bisgrove and his late wife Debbie, the Auburn branch of the Stardust Foundation was started in 2006 by Jerry and his brother Jack Bisgrove.

Guy Cosentino, executive director of the Stardust Foundation, says the foundation was set up in Auburn to fund projects in Central New York, especially in Auburn and Cayuga County. To date, he says the foundation has committed $15 million in investments to various projects. “We consider our funding to be investments in our community, our agencies and most importantly, in our people. While some hear the word ‘investment’ or ‘investor’ and feel that those words reflect an expectation of monetary return to them, our expectation is that the investment will provide a return not to the foundation, but to our community in general,” Cosentino said.

The Stardust Foundation has already funded a wide variety of projects. “We invest in a lot of small projects, helping local charities, such as the Girl Scouts and Hospice.

We also do some larger projects.

For example, we have committed $1 million over five years to the

college to create an entrepreneurial program that is located down at 2 State Street,” said Cosentino.

The Stardust Foundation’s partnership with Cayuga Community College has been one of its most visible projects. Together, they have created an entrepreneurial institute.

Its purpose is to encourage start-up business development by students and community members. Already, the institute has created business incubators at 2 State Street.

Another highly visible project has been the Musical Theater Festival.

According to Cosentino, Stardust has donated $1.1 million to the festival over the last four years. Cosentino feels that the festival is a good investment for Stardust because it will lead to economic development and help create jobs. “We believe that the Musical Theatre Festival can be an economic driver for this community. We are investors, not because this is an ‘A-R-T-S’ project, but a ‘J-O-B-S’ creator,” he said.

However, Stardust has also been involved in controversy. Some in the community have recently criticized its involvement to help take down the Kalet Building. This criticism is not stopping the Stardust Foundation. “We are happy to report that Jerry Bisgrove has extended his commitment to the Central New York area for another four years and will continue to fund the work of the Foundation in Central New York,” states Cosentino.

The articles by Ben Keeler and Greg Rifanburg are the result of an assignment in Instructor Mary Merritt’s Telcom 101 class as a exercise in Social Entrepreneurial ism as inspired by CCC’s commitment to promoting business development among students.

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MARCH IS FINANCIAL AID MONTH!!!

Now is the time to file your 20112012 FAFSA (FAFSA.gov). Cayuga students should apply early for next year! If the Financial Aid office receives your processed FAFSA

by April 15th and all additional requirements are satisfied by April 30th, 2011 you will be considered for additional scholarships, grants, and work-study in addition to Pell, TAP and loans. Information on filing

can be found on the College website under financial aid.

In conjunction with Financial Aid Month, the Financial Aid office is holding a drawing for a prize donated by Follett Campus Bookstore. Just complete the financial aid word search and drop it off in the Financial Aid office at either campus.

Drawing will be held on April 1, 2011.

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FIND THE FOLLOWING HIDDEN WORDS: fafsa, grants, scholarships, workstudy, pin, apts, tap, loans, financialaid, taxes, banner, timesheet ~Submitted by Bonnie Rooker, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

New York State Police representatives at March 2nd’s Pubic Safety Career Fair on CCC’s Auburn Campus.

COS MO’S

CORNER with

Jim Collins

This week I am reviewing a legendary Auburn establishment: Curley’s Restaurant, located at 96 State St. This place has been humming along since 1933, the year that Prohibition was lifted.

I’ve spent more than a few hours, and dollars, in this place over the years. The original owner was “Curley” DelloStritto, and he was quite a character. He always had on his famous red suspenders, and at the end of the night I can still picture him walking around the bar telling the patrons “drink up, please!”

The restaurant is now run by his sons and they have added an outdoor patio.

So remember the patio if and when nice weather ever comes along, about which I’m beginning to have my doubts!

Curley’s currently serves lunch and dinner and they also do banquets downstairs in the “Red Suspender Room”.

The menu offers something for everyone and is extremely reasonable. Try the Combo Appetizer Platter with chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, fried ravioli, and jalapeno poppers for only $10.95.

There are also many sandwiches, wings, pizza, and other dinners available and

can be seen online. I like the Taco Pizza with ground beef (or chicken), tomatoes, peppers, onions, black olives, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and sour cream- all for only $10.95. Add to that a $2.00 draught beer and you’re good to go.

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday you’ll find Luke behind the bar (you can’t miss him-he’s the guy with the big grin) making all your favorite drinks. This guy is one of the best bartenders in central NY, and I ought to know because I am a bartender as well. Luke has been at Curley’s for over 30 years!! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, mark down Sunday March 13th on your calendar. That’s when Curley’s holds their annual St. Paddy’s Day party, and get there early because the place will be mobbed!

With all the tradition and variety that Curley’s has to offer, I give them 4 Cosmo’s out of a possible 5. Cheers!!

Deputies from Wayne County at Public Safety Career Fair.

Criminal Justice Club Volunteer

Officer from Syracuse PD

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