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Former CCC student killed at house party in Auburn
CAYUGABriefs CCC Director of Public Relations leaves post
by Danielle Skowron, Editor-in-chief
CCC’s Director of Public Relations, Margaret D. Spillett, has left CCC for a position as editor of the SUNY Oswego alumni magazine and as a senior writer in the alumni and development office.
11th Antique Appraisal Fair at Cayuga CC The Auburn/Cayuga Community College Alumni Association is sponsoring its 11th annual Antique Appraisal Fair. The event will be open to the public on Sunday, October 13, from noon to 4 p.m. at Cayuga Community College in the Nature Center building, located behind the Auburn Campus, 197 Franklin St. Items may be brought in to Robert Chilson of Purple Money Antiques, Weedsport, N.Y.; Dana DeVaul, Estate Broker in Cazenovia, N.Y.; and Robert Cargill who specializes in sports memorabilia, for a verbal appraisal. Those interested can bring in their antiques and collectibles for appraisal at $2 per item or 3 items for $5. Photos can be brought in for items too large to carry. All proceeds will benefit the Alumni Association’s programs and services. For details, contact Louise in the Alumni Affairs office at 315-255-1743, extension 2224 or Mary at extension 2454.
Special Meeting of CCC Board of Trustees planned for October 2nd A special meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 PM in the College’s Business Industry Center in the James T. Walsh Regional Economic Center on the Auburn Campus, 199 Franklin Street.
Vol. 60 Issue 3 October 1, 2013
CCC Telcom students attend 2013 Society of Broadcast Engineers Expo in Verona by Eric Nans, Staff Writer CCC Telcom students recently participated in the 2013 Annual Society of Broadcast Engineers Technology Conference and Expo recently at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. Presentations in Broadcasting, Cable, New Media, Presentation Technology Integration, Event Production, Worship Multimedia, Public Safety, Security or Medical fields were offered. The students attended a variety of activities including a panel discussion with experienced media professionals. The student enjoyed learning from the many exhibitors at the Expo. Telcom students say they really enjoyed the complimentary 10 minute chair massage, as well as, a free sandwich bar. Transportation to and from the event was also provided and widely appreciated.
Police say a weekend house party in Auburn turned deadly when former Cayuga Community College student, 28-year-old Matthew Prego originally from Skaneateles, was stabbed at a house party early Saturday Matthew morning. He was rushed Prego to Auburn Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Prego was reportedly arguing with Kevin Richie, 28, at 22 Case Street in Auburn when the altercation turned fatal. According to Auburn Police Department officials, the circumstances Kevin Richie of the fight are murky and investigators are still interviewing witnesses. Police say Ritchie fled the scene after the stabbing occurred and was found hiding in some bushes very early Sunday morning and arrested. Ritchie was charged with murder, criminal possession of a weapon and obstructing governmental administration. Prego attended Auburn High School, attended CCC and then continued his studies at SUNY Morrisville. Friends and family of Prego are shocked and grief-stricken. “Now there is nothing left to say with my stomach all in knots and my heart in my throat all I can say is rest sweetly, Matthew,” said family friend Angeleanna Murphy of Auburn.
October is Domestic Violence Month SEE STORY PAGE TWO
Federal Government allocates billions in education aid each year; do you qualify? by Nicole Lemoine, Staff Writer The Federal Office of Student Aid offers more than $150 billion in grants, loans and work study funds to college students each year. What can you do to be sure you receive your share of these resources? Every college student encounters the daunting task of finding a way to pay for their education. Your school’s financial aid office or the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) website should be the first place you look for such money. Even if you think that you will not qualify, you should still apply. The application for Student Financial Aid can be found online at fasfa.ed.gov. The FASFA website also has a useful tool called FASFA4caster that will help you better understand all of your options when it comes to paying for college. This is an easy to use tool that will provide you with cost and eligibility estimates. Once your tuition is paid for, any excess aid money can be used for educational-related purposes such as textbooks, room and board, and any other necessary school supplies. Some students may also use the excess aid to pay for summer courses. According to Cayuga Community
College’s financial aid office, parents and dependent students should file their taxes and apply for financial aid early and then be sure to check all requirements. They say the biggest mistake that students make is not meeting deadlines and forgetting to check the status of their applications after they have completed their FASFA. One out of every three students will be required to provide additional information to their financial aid office. So make sure you apply early and check your MYCAYUGA profile often and regularly to check for important messages regarding your financial aid. So file early, check often and be diligent in order to secure your piece of the $150 billion.
October 1 is World College Radio Day