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MSC 2010 graduate starts his own local food delivery business
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Editorial Federal court decision to shutdown LimeWire may not hinder music piracy.
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Morrisville State College • December 2010• vol. XLII • no. 4
Cross leaves Morrisville for ‘big opportunity’ Katie Collins, ‘12 Co-Campus News Editor Monica Bonneau, ‘12 Co-Campus News Editor
Dr. Raymond Cross, president of Morrisville State College, jokes of receiving his Ph.D. in basket weaving from Michigan State. He is indifferent to his title as “Dr.,” he figures it is because of growing up on a farm and being poor. “In that environment, you realize that the fundamentals of life are pretty simple,” Cross says. “Whether you get a degree or not is irrelevant; it’s the learning part that is fun.” Two weeks ago the MSC campus and community learned of Cross’s impending departure after 13 years from MSC in an email, “A Thanksgiving Farewell.” Cross will become a chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin Extension in February. Before Cross decided to come to MSC, he was offered two other administrator opportunities. One as chancellor of the community colleges and technical colleges in Texas; another was the commissioner of technology for the governor in Minnesota. Before his final de-
think I can be successful here, if I can make this work.’ He says it was the people and the “fit” that were just right, and that is why he chose MSC.
As the chancellor for the Wisconsin colleges, Cross will be responsible for conferencing, which is a huge job because there are 5,000 employees he will oversee. He will also be in charge of
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollow enchants audiences world-wide.
Cross inspects the college’s methane digester in this 2007 photo. The digester was one of many environmental measures Cross brought to the campus. Photo taken by Lucas Sachel, ‘08
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athletic events and he’s very, very visible,” Verdow says. “But he’s also very interested in the students and meeting and talking with the students.”
President Ray Cross will depart Morrisville in February, after 13 years, to become chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin Extension. Cross led MSC’s conversion to four-year programs and made the campus a national leader in technology. Photo by Daniel Moreno, ‘13 | Photography Editor
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cision of which job he would choose, when Cross visited MSC he remembers saying to himself, ‘Oh my goodness, I
also include supervising all continuing education and online learning for the four year University of Wisconsin. Cross calls his new job
public television, public radio, all cooperative extensions, 4 H, all family-living projects around the state. His job will
a “big opportunity” that he is unsure of. He has questions about whether he will be successful. “I’m excited and nervous. The mixture is odd, and makes for an odd feeling.” Cross says that is coupled with the sadness of leaving MSC where he has formed relationships with students as he has gotten to know them and now he will not be able to see them graduate. He will not be here to see the first commencement on the new field. “I wanted to be a part of that,” he admits. But Cross says he is coming back to MSC in March for the dedication of the new design building, which he calls “spectacular.” Ray Cross is a man whom Tom Verdow, director of admissions, describes as “the kind of president you know.” Verdow explains how Cross likes to be involved with programs and clubs on campus. “He’s at the plays, he’s at the activities on campus, he’s at the
Under President Cross’s tenure, MSC has gone from a two-year college to offering more than 20 four-year degrees. Verdow comments on the change the school has undergone. “I love it and think it’s fantastic for the institution,” Verdow says. “I think it’s very good for the students to have the opportunity to come and find a niche here and then continue to be able to stay here and develop that niche.” Cross acknowledges that he has made mistakes at MSC. When told of numerous faculty having nothing but kind words about him, he calls it “humbling, and also not true.” He says people know of his mistakes, but they are “just being gracious.” When he is standing on the stage at commencement, shaking hands with students he has seen grow at MSC, Cross considers that to be one of his proudest accomplishments. - continued on page 4 -
Editorial December 2010 - T CHIMES Fight for free music continues despite end of LimeWire page 2
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Robert Harris, ‘14 Staff Reporter Music pirates everywhere were shocked by the news of the popular peerto-peer file sharing program LimeWire being taken down by federal court rulings. The program was finally taken down in October after a four-year legal battle. LimeWire is a program that enables users to upload and distribute music and other files rapidly. The program was released on May 29, 2000 and is only one of the many file sharing programs on the Internet. The battle of Internet music piracy has been going on for over a decade. Napster, Kazaa and several other P2P (peer to peer) programs have had
legal suits filed against them since 1999, disabling their file-sharing features. Both Kazaa and Napster have paid reparations to the recording industry and are still open, but users now have to pay monthly subscriptions for unlimited music downloads. The lawsuits against music-sharing programs have resurrected the debate about free downloading. In an article for Relevant Magazine, Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, said, “Free is a word with an extraordinary ability to reset consumer psychology, create new markets, break old ones and make any product more attractive.” According to a survey taken in 2008 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, nearly 95 percent of all music downloads are illegal. But do these illegal downloads hurt the music industry? It all started with Napster, a program founded by computer programmer Shane Fanning in 1999. Napster enabled users to participate in anonymous P2P sharing. It would also come to make Napster famous. It was when heavy-metal band
Metallica noticed an early version of their song “I Disappear” circulating and even playing on several radio stations, before its release, that Napster faced crippling legal challenges. In 2000, the band took Napster to court and following a sting of similar legal cases, Napster was shut down in July, 2001. Morrisville State College has taken actions in order to reduce music piracy on campus. According to Eschoolnews.com, Jean Boland, vice president of technology services at MSC, responded to the issue of music piracy by announcing that any students who are caught illegally downloading copyrighted files will be taken off the campus network. MSC also installed an “Audible Magic Box,” a device that tracks the IP address of every student and monitors downloads that contain copyrighted material. “This program is there to protect our students from the heavy consequence of illegal downloading, and I feel that it is very effective,” says Boland. Although some say the industry is losing millions of dollars of P2P file sharing, others argue free music down-
loads are helping the industry thrive in different ways. An article by the Harvard Business School, released in 2004, illustrates that illegal downloads are “samplers” for listeners; if they download music and like what they hear, they are more inclined to buy music from an artist. The article also said that, “The first half of the year (2004), the number in illegal downloads continued to increase, but so did music sales.” In 2009, the Nielsen Company released music sales figures that indicated a 2.1 percent increase in overall music sales for the year. As technology continues to advance, people will find new ways of obtaining music illegally. It is a given that has negative, as well as positive, effects on the entertainment industry. Along with media piracy, however, there will always be people willing to spend money on the entertainment industries they love. Perhaps it’s time for the music industry to accept the inevitable: times have changed, and people will not give up the fight to obtain music for free.
For months, there was relentless media coverages of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Still, the public is unaware of important facts. The main criticism that we heard from the mainstream media shills was that BP didn’t have adequate protocols in place to prevent disasters such as the one that unfolded. What has for the most part been ignored, is the fact that there has been a blatant cover-up by the Whitehouse and BP of information that
would raise significant concerns and criticism if brought to the attention of the public. A Nov. 10 report published by the Associated Press titled “White House Altered Offshore Drilling Safety Report, Falsely Appeared That Scientists Supported Moratorium: Interior Inspector General Report,” brought sharp focus to the reality of the situation. The article explains that the White House has essentially been complacent in a cover-up by not properly investigating the spill and by manufacturing peer review. The article explains that a report put out by the Interior Department’s inspector general, in which editing changes were later made by the White House, misrepresented the quality of the White House’s handling of the crisis. “All seven experts asked to review the Interior Department’s work expressed concern about the change made by the White House, saying that it differed in important ways from the draft they had approved,” reporter Dina Cappiello wrote. As the Huffington Post’s Jerry Cope and Charles Hambleton noted in an article published Aug. 4 titled “The Crime of the Century: What BP and the US Government Don’t Want You to Know, Part I,” “the reality is distinctly different” from the improving situation described by the government, BP, and certain mainstream publications like the New York Times. They describe “near apocalyptic” scenes of aquatic life as far as the eye can see as either dead or dying near the “deep water horizon” – the oil rig owned by Transocean and leased
to BP that sank due to an explosion, spawning the oil spill. They also report that there clearly was an initiative to “conceal the operations disposing of the animals from the media and the public” by BP with the cooperation of the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security, the FAA, private security contractors, and local law enforcement. Shortly thereafter, on Aug. 13, Think Progress published a report by Brad Johnson titled “DOJ Gags Scientists Studying BP Disaster.” The article cited firsthand accounts of “how Obama administration and BP lawyers are making independent scientific analysis of the Gulf region an impossibility.” As Biologist Hooper-Bui wrote, “It’s not hazardous conditions associated with oil and dispersants that are hampering our scientific efforts. Rather, it’s the confidentiality agreements that come with signing up to work on large research projects shepherded by government entities BP and the limited access to coastal areas if you’re not part of those projects that are stifling the public dissemination of data detailing the environmental impact of the catastrophe.” Later we would find that aquatic life isn’t alone when it comes to dealing with the backlash of the massive oil spill. According to an Aljazeera report by Dahr Jamail titled “BP dispersants ‘causing sickness,’” the highly toxic Corexit chemical being used to disperse the oil – a chemical that is banned in the U.K. – is causing sicknesses with “gruesome symptoms” all along the Gulf coast. - continued on page 4 -
BP oil spill cover-up primes a criminal investigation
Will Conroy, ‘12 Staff Reporter
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Monica Bonneau, ‘12 Campus News Co-Editor Katie Collins, ‘12 Campus News Co-Editor
A graduate of Morrisville State College, Mohammad Attieh ’10, has recently created Mo’Foods, a food and grocery delivery service for students and staff at MSC. An entrepreneurship/small business management major, Attieh says he participated in ‘externship’ that allowed him the chance to start his own business while at MSC. While he was a student, Attieh lived behind the Big M, and that is where his idea for Mo’Foods originated because of the students he saw walking to and from the store. Originally, Mo’Foods was just going to be groceries, but it evolved to other food delivery as well. Attieh would like to bring value to Morrisville, which he says is a “general local sense of pride.” Because his business is local, Attieh is not supporting corporations and that is why he is not working with Subway. All transactions are done through Attieh’s Web site, www.CollegeFoodDelivered.com. Customers go to the site where the store’s logos are. Clicking on a logo will lead to a page for that specific store. Everything is click by click, as the customer adds items to a shopping cart. People can pay by credit, debit, or cash. Once the customers make the order the information is sent to Attieh’s cell phone, where he will then call the establishment the customers ordered from. Attieh says it’s as easy as, “just get online, order your food, and I’ll call you to come outside.” Eventually, Attieh would like for customers to be able to pay with MAC Money. But at this time, he is unable to because the Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation’s payment system currently does not exist to where an outside business can use the system on a Web site other than MSC’s network. Soon though, Attieh says it will cost him between $4,000 and $6,000 to use the MAC system on his Web site so people can pay with their MAC Money. Attieh says now MAC is just waiting for him to afford the necessary technology to implement the mechanics needed to accept MAC Money. In the future, Attieh hopes to deliver from the Copper Tur-
ret and other dining establishments on campus. But it’s just a matter of time. One of Attieh’s goals is to eventually have food deliveries between Cazenovia and Hamilton. He has been contacted by people in the towns, but he wants Mo’Foods to be more established. From Brooklyn, Attieh was used to easily getting food because businesses are open past 10 o’clock in comparison to Mustang Alley, which is MSC’s only dining facility open till 10 o’clock. Besides the hours, there is also the comparison that in New York City, establishments deliver food. Because MAC has food sales rights at MSC, Attieh had to get the approval of President Cross and the alumni board to market his business on campus. He says the president and board were initially a little hesitant because they saw him as competition and because they have rights over MSC, but they have been helpful. A resident of Cazenovia, Attieh says he is in Morrisville from 9 a.m. until midnight weekdays and until 2 a.m. on weekends. In the beginning, Attieh says he tried to “maintain control over every single, aspect of the business,” and this meant he did not accept cash because that took more time. He says dealing with change, and the handling of bills would take time and being the only employee he could not waste any. But now that he is accepting cash, he says, “business has definitely sky-rocketed.” Attieh has not really advertised yet, but a lot of his business has been the result of word of mouth. He will be starting a marketing campaign soon, with flyers in several locations and a PowerPoint on MSC’s channel four. Attieh says he has had 100 different people use his service at least once. Minnie Ryder has owned The Fort for 18 years. She says The Fort did have a delivery service prior to working with Attieh, but it has been hard finding dependable employees. Part of the reason Ryder is working with Attieh is because of his 100 percent guaranteed service. Owner of the Big M, Debbie Petite has been in the grocery business over 30 years. She and her husband have owned the Big M since 1999. Petite
Mohammad Attieh, a ‘10 graduate from MSC, has started his own local food delivery business. On Atteh’s website, www.CollegeFoodDelivered.com, customers can find all the stores they want to shop from by their logos and click on the items they’d like delievered. Photo by Daniel Moreno, ‘13 | Photography Editor
has not considered having her employees deliver food because of insurance purposes. But with Attieh, he is his own business, so she is not liable, she says. The Purple Salamander opened Dec. 20, 2009. Carrie Clark, the owner, is all for the idea behind Mo’Foods. “I think it’s great,” says Clark. “It saves me a lot of money because I don’t have to hire my own delivery people.” Although Clark
is fond of the idea, she also says that since Mo’Foods began its partnership with the Purple Salamander back in the beginning of the semester, less than 10 orders have actually been delivered. Mo’Foods also delivers for the Morrisville Pizzeria, only if customers place their orders directly on Attieh’s Web site. Aimee Rollins, a local resident from Munsville, currently works
at the pizzeria, and elaborated on the situation. “We still use our own delivery people, so there has only been about three or four orders that Mohammed has delivered,” Rollins says. Attieh says he spent about $10,000 to create Mo’Foods. Even with all the work put into his business, Attieh says he is having a great time. “I’ve never been more financially unstable in my whole life and that’s scary,” he says with confidence and pride. “This is the first time in my whole life that no one told me what to do,” Attieh explains. One to never like being told what to do, his outtake on life is, “life is too short, I’m making sure that I am doing these things in my 20’s,” he says. Attieh is able to spend his days doing what he wants, mostly of which he is working on his business. “It’s such an exhilarating feeling, the freedom at its fullest,” he says. “There’s nobody in this world that can tie me down, stop me from doing what I want to do.” Because of what he is experiencing now, Attieh says, “that drive is what makes me an entrepreneur. And I’ll never work for someone else, ever again.”
Hockey skates to a 5-3-1 record
Sophomore Adam Hercules brings the puck up the ice in Morrisville’s home opener against Brockport. Hercules had one assist in the 8-2 win on Nov 5. The Mustangs beat Fredonia on Dec. 5 and tied with Buffalo State University on Dec 4. The team returns to the ice on New Year’s Day for the St. Michael’s Tournament. They return home on Jan. 14 to face Neumann University. Photo by Brendan Shannon, ‘14 | Staff Photographer
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Chemist Bob Naman, who works at the Analytical Chemical Testing Lab in Mobile, AL, told Aljazeera the chemical becomes even more toxic when mixed with oil. “The dispersants are being added to the water and are causing chemical compounds to become water soluble, which is then given off into the air, so it is coming down as rain, in addition to being in the water and beaches of these areas of the Gulf,” Naman said. Treehuggers’ Brian Merchant wrote an article published Sept. 4 titled “Mississippi River Brimming with Dead Fish Near Gulf of Mexico.” Accompanying photographs show images of the surface of an area of the Mississippi River where every square inch of the surface is covered by dead fish. The report goes on
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to explain how investigations are underway as to what the cause was. The primary suspect is the Corexit dispersant. Ira Flatlow, radio host of the program, Science Friday on NPR, took a call from an adjunct professor at Texas A&M during his Aug. 20 program – after an interview with biologist HooperBui. The professor informed the listeners national security was used as a reason to confiscate the data and samples the professor and his students had collected to investigate their theory that the dispersant was causing the oil to sink. Fast-forward to October, and like someone having to tell more lies to legitimate older ones, the government and BP continued to attempt to prevent information like this from coming to light. Raw Story’s, Brad Jacobson reported on this in an article published Oct. 7, titled “Gov-
ernment Withholding Key Data on Gulf Seafood Testing, Scientists Say.” Jacobson explains that apart from stifling proper investigation of the oil spill by methods mentioned beforehand, they are doing so with seafood safety by withholding data. The government has consequently been misleading in more ways than one when it comes to claims of transparency and the presentation of data. More appropriately, rather than being misleading, the government has been flat-out criminally deceptive. In an article published by Sky News on Oct. 7 titled “Whitehouse Blocked Gulf Oil Spill Studies,” Kattie Cassidy pointed to a report from the National Oil Spill Commission that “appeared to suggest the Obama administration was directly involved in controlling the oil spill message.” “Two weeks after the rig
blast,” Cassidy wrote, “experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration came up with its worst-case spill models - but the White House Office of Management and Budget blocked their publication.” One should bear in mind all of this is done after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement in mid-August stating that “For the seafood to pose a health risk, the food would have to be heavily contaminated with oil, and would therefore have a strong odor and taste of oil.” The statement is criminally negligent, given its incomplete nature and the exclusion of the safety risks posed by Corexit, which were consistently downplayed by the government, BP, and the media. Bob Marshall wrote an article titled “Massive Stretches of Weathered Oil Spotted in Gulf of Mexico,” published by The
Times-Picayune on Oct. 23 he reported “just three days after the U.S. Coast Guard admiral in charge of the BP oil spill cleanup declared little recoverable surface oil remained in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishers Friday found miles-long strings of weathered oil floating toward fragile marshes on the Mississippi River delta.” Clearly, there has been a lack of media coverage of the issue and the public outcry that would result. Rather than attempting to actually fix the problem in the best way possible, the government is still set on covering it up by criminally deceiving the American public and leaving them vulnerable to life-threatening diseases that could be prevented. Come on, Mr. President. False claims of transparency and public deception aren’t much of a change.
faculty and staff are “dominated by a number of strong, committed people that will not let this institution digress in spite of whatever person sits in this office.” If possible, Cross says the administration would like to have a permanent president in office by next September. Steve Paravati, president of SGO, says Cross was always very flexible when it came to approving clubs and activities for the SGO team. Paravati looks at Cross as not only the president of his school, but as a friend. “I learned from him that sometimes it’s okay to give people a first, second, and sometimes even third chance in life,” Paravati says. “I used to not be tolerable of incompetency but he puts a lot of faith in people and I’m learning to do the same,” he adds. “Some behavior is unacceptable, but I was 18 once, too,” Cross says. “I believe in giving 18-year-olds time to mature; if you were all perfect, what do you need me for?” When you reflect on failures they almost filter out successes. Cross “getting the job of Chancellor to me is his biggest accomplishment thus far,” Paravati says. “I feel he’s not getting enough credit as he deserves.” Ray Cross is an environmentalist, and has been an inspiration to the MSC campus to “go green.” He has said in the past that MSC is the second most energy efficient of all SUNY schools. Cross has made MSC “green” in a number of ways, including the 2004, installation of a windmill behind the dairy barn, which saved MSC
$5,000 on its electric bill; and the development of a renewable resources program. The college’s methane digester generates electricity from cow manure at the dairy facility. Cross says that he is sure his environmentally friendly ways will carry on when he leaves, because the faculty and students are great supporters. President of United University Professions at Morrisville James Engle says he was not surprised to hear the news of Cross’s upcoming departure. “I’m reluctant to see him go, but I recognize in life you want challenges,” Engle says. Engle adds that he is frightened to see what the future holds for MSC without a president for the time being. “It scares the hell out of me,” he admits. “Not having anyone in charge with the budget crisis we’re having is scary. Cross has handled all the budget cuts we’ve had with a scalpel; the new president will do it with an axe.” When asked how the school will handle budget cut problems without him, Cross says, “Very well.” Cross adds that it will be difficult, but MSC approaches these issues systematically and rationally. He says, “that the principles are part of the values of this institution.” For three years Joann Godfrey has worked with Cross as his executive assistant. Having known Cross throughout his tenure, though, she has known for some time of his departure. She says it is very sad and she thinks it is an “incredible loss” for MSC because of his passion for the college. Godfrey would almost swear that Cross never sleeps because he is always look-
ing for ways to better the school, and for the “next contact that might in some way be beneficial for the students.” She says she believes Cross has MSC in mind with every decision he makes. Godfrey says that with the current economy, Cross has worked very hard to get the capital funding for the new design center, the renovations in STUAC, the new stadium, the administrative quad, and has done so successfully, even with future projects set to happen after Cross leaves MSC. Godfrey says she is amazed at how many students, Cross knows on a first name basis. She says she thinks it’s in part because of how much he, “truly cares, about the students here,” that students respond to him too. Cross can be found playing basketball in STUAC with students and Godfrey says Cross loves sports and by playing basketball it increases his energy level for the rest of the day. Dr. Christopher Nyberg dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, says Cross has renovated and created so many projects in his tenure that he does not believe there has been this much construction at MSC since the 1970’s. Cross has taught Nyberg about the importance of showing encouragement and being supportive to staff. Because of comments Cross has made, and his “willingness in one on one conversations, to just be a regular guy,” Cross has stood out to Nyberg. A big change MSC has been a part of during Cross’s tenure was the change from National
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to the NCAA Division III. Part of the requirement to be in the NCAA is the need of a school to offer at least one four-year degree, which Director of Athletics Greg Carroll explains. He also describes how he and Cross made the efforts to make the switch for MSC. “He traveled with me to the NCAA conventions and to orientation sessions,” Carroll says. “He was deeply involved in the entire process.” Carroll says that the construction of the new football stadium has been a result of MSC becoming a four-year institution. “We need to look like Hartwick or Oneonta or, you know, any of those other schools that have those kinds of facilities if we want to be taken seriously.” Carroll also welcomes ongoing future STUAC renovations. “Dr. Cross, really, to his credit you know, pushed the envelope a little bit in terms of trying to get the state to, to work a little bit quicker,” he says. Carroll says Cross has been a driving force of any magnitude on campus. Cross says that he will miss the students of MSC most of all. “I’ll miss interacting with them and watching them mature.” He says he will also miss working with his colleagues. Engle says he will miss his leadership and his interests in technology, especially for green technology. “I wish him all the luck,” Engle says. “Our loss is Wisconsin’s gain.” Verdow says he is sad to see Cross depart, but that “to have a president who has really carried us forward in the time he’s been here is a privilege.”
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When students are “walking out of MSC with great job interviews, with great jobs that they’ve just been given I can tell you a couple stories that are, man just tear wrenchers. And that’s a great feeling.” He says he is not the one directly responsible for the students’ achievements and growth, but the faculty and other students are. Cross is well-known for the wireless technology here at MSC. In fact, most would recognize as his greatest achievement here the installation of the college’s ThinkPad program, in which most students in most programs use laptop computers on a daily basis. MSC led the nation in this initiative and established itself early in this decade as the American college campus with the greatest advanced use of wired and wireless technology. The college’s wireless network remains among the fastest in the country. It’s not surprising, then, that in 2003 he was one of the authors of a book titled “Ubiquitous Computing: The Universal Use of Computers on College Campuses.” SUNY Chancellor Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher will name an interim president for MSC soon, Cross says. He says he hopes a permanent president will step into office by the fall of 2011, but there are no promises. “They will need to be able to build relationships with people--janitors and students,” Cross says. “They will need to stand on a bridge and relate to both sides of rural and urban New York,” he adds. Cross says that MSC is a very pragmatic institution, because
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Campus Health Center offers several options for birth control Sabrina Quinones, ‘14 Staff Reporter Pope Benedict XVI recently stated that condoms could be used only for male prostitutes to reduce the spread of AIDS. It came as a shock to millions of Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Letters from more than 50 catholic groups to the Pope said that the church’s ban on artificial birth control has had “catastrophic effects,” particularly in the fight against AIDS, according to the huffingtonpost.com. In 1968, Pope Paul VI formally condemned all methods of contraception--except the rhythm method--as being against God. Although the current Pope had his opinion on birth control for males, females, too can use birth control. There are different types of birth control methods a female can ask for at a free clinic or obtain by prescription from a doctor. Choosing a method is important, because not all birth control products are safe. A method that’s perfect for one
After several letters from Catholic groups, Pope Benedict XVI announces that condoms can be used only for male prostitutes to stop the spread of AIDS. Women however, should have an option as well. Image from Google Images
woman may not be right for another, according to plannedparenthood.com. This is why nurses tend to ask a lot of questions before suggesting a method. At the MSC Health Center, Licensed Practical Nurse Mary Greenwood says they welcome students interested in birth control “with open arms.” When
someone comes to the Health Center for information about birth control, the first thing the staff does is talk to the patients about the benefits. Regardless of the method, she adds, people who engage in sex should “always wear a condom because birth control is only 99 percent effective.”
arding world with the title, "No. 1 Undesirable." The villains get far more screen time than in the previous installments of the Harry Potter series. It's a good thing, too, due to the impeccable acting of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), and their dark counterparts. Some of the more heart-breaking scenes, such as the death of a former Hogwarts' professor, are countered by light-hearted jokes that keep the film from getting too depressing. Another light-hearted sentiment is love, even at a time of dismal war. An example of this is a kiss shared by two of the main characters, that echos the words of Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), that "happiness can be found even in the darkest of times." The Minister of Magic (Bill Nighy) tells us, “these are dark times, there’s no denying,” but assures movie-goers that the ministry is as strong as ever. Then we discover he’s dead and the ministry has been taken over. The Dursleys, who claimed they never believed in magic, flee their home, which is no longer a
safe place. The three people we formaly knew as heroes: Harry, Ron and Hermione, are locked inside the dungeon of Malfoy Manor. Whole families are killed by a powerful evil force as the dark mark illuminates the sky. This can only mean one thing… “This is the beginning of the end.” Another thing Potter fans will enjoy about this film is the fact that it sticks to the book for the most part, except for a few minor details that don’t really mess with the story line. I’ve heard fans of the series complain year after year about things that could have easily been placed in the films, like missed plot points and most of all, missed explanations. The complaints end here however, because now that they’ve split “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” into two different films, the film crew has time to put in the details from the book series that would have otherwise been missed. One thing I didn’t like about the film however, were the slow parts between the action sequences, which seemed to drag. But to be completely honest, the book had some slow parts
Next, staffers will discuss with the patient some of the side effects that come with each type of birth control. There are many methods of birth control, but the health center only provides the pill, shots, and NuvaRing, Greenwood says. Choosing a birth control can be risky, but with the help from a nurse or your doctor, you are able to get good results. The pros about birth control are they are 99-percent effective when taken daily. Typical, failure rates only range from 3 percent to 8 percent, according to women. webmd.com. Also, menstrual periods are lighter, more regular and less painful. There are, of course, drawbacks. Someone who is taking birth control may gain symptoms of nausea, vomiting, headache, breast tenderness and swelling, decreased sex drive, dizziness, and irregular bleeding, especially in the first two months of use, it is reported on women.webmd. com. Birth control pills may cause increased risks of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke,
blood clots, liver tumors, or in rare cases, gallstones, the Web site notes. Birth control is somewhat dangerous, yet people use it for menstrual periods, protection against unplanned pregnancy and many other reasons. So which type of method is the right method? There’s the birth control pill, skin shots, and the Intrauterine Device, which helps prevent sperm from joining with an egg by affecting the movement of how the sperm swims toward the egg. There is NuvaRing. All are proven effective forms of birth control, according to contraceptionabout. com. No one is without risks. Birth control symptoms are not the only problem. Some young women can’t afford birth control, and they tend to look toward the free clinics. Eventually, these free clinics are going to end up charging people for birth control. Birth control is a good thing to look forward to, but before making such a tough decision, first speak with your doctor about which method is right for you.
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’: The beginning of the end Samantha Peeler, 14 Staff Reporter On Nov. 19 Harry Potter put away his broomstick and entered a world of more intense fight scenes, love and the three most powerful items in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows. The fate of the wizard and muggle worlds are in his hands, and with the Dark Lord's increasing power, you'll never guess the ending to this action-packed thrill-ride. Thursday marked the longawaited release of the newest edition to the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Director David Yates impresses us yet again with an amazing display of life-like creatures, spectacular special effects, and a dark side none of the previous Potter films have lived up to. We no longer fear the threat of the Dark Lord and his array of Death Eaters, but we wonder where they'll be attacking next. Harry Potter isn't a celebrity, but now a criminal, his face plastered throughout the wiz-
Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) drives now seventeen-year-old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), through the streets of London in an attempt to escape the band of Death Eaters that are after him in the first installment of the final movie. The second installment will hit theaters in July 2011.
as well, so there’s not much to complain about there. This is why “Harry Potter” book reader’s opinions will differ from your average movie-goer. Parts were left out of the film that I had been looking forward to the most. There was the ridding of the gnomes from the Weasleys’ garden and seeing Harry’s dead Godfather, Sirius Black’s room, which was hilarious in the book, but was made completely dull and lifeless in the movie. Despite some minor downfalls, “Harry Potter and the
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Deathly Hallows” is arguably the best installment of the “Harry Potter” series. It has become more grown-up as its readers have. It hits home for me as a teenager, watching Harry take that leap into adulthood just as I am. “Har r y Potter and the Deathly Hallows” is relatable, leaving that feeling of insecurity and uneasiness that we’ve all felt as freshmen, entering a new, unknown place. July 15, 2011 is the expected date for the second movie, let the countdowns begin.
December 2010 - T CHIMES Lifestyle ‘Golden Sun: Dark Dawn’ certainly worth the seven-year wait page 6
Jeffrey Costello, ‘12 Editorial Co-Editor
Seven years can be a long time to wait on a video game; just ask Duke Nukem or StarCraft fans. But that’s what Golden Sun fans had to do after the release of “Golden Sun: The Lost Age” in 2003. Finally, on Nov. 30, that long wait came to an end when game developer Camelot Software Planning’s “Golden Sun: Dark Dawn” launched for the Nintendo DS. The real question is: was it worth the wait? The player takes the role of the children of the previous protagonists 30 years later. The world is once again being threatened and you unwittingly get thrown in the middle of it all. Using your “Psynergy” (or Psychic Energy), which means the mentally-powered manipulation of the world and surrounding elements, you have to find a way to stop the dastardly evildoers from having their way. But the story is a lot less cliché and more gripping and complex than I am letting on. Tr u e t o f o r m , “ D a r k Dawn’s” story is the gem of the game. It’s full of twists and turns that will leave you guessing as well as shocked throughout. The game also does a good job of directing the player between objectives while giving enough space to explore the world. Unfortunately, the story doesn’t always pace itself well. There will be lengthy lulls which make you beg for the next story event and quick bursts of story action every 30 minutes to an hour apart that may overload your brain. For example, the story begins with a daring rescue mission after which you won’t have any major plot events occur until about three to four hours later. It then goes in spurts of quick development and then into a long-winded wait before it picks up again. Fortunately, “Dark Dawn” doesn’t require having played the previous two games- “Golden Sun” and “The Lost Age.” While having the background on the story and a grasp on controls is helpful, “Dark Dawn” does a great job of easing in the new players while giving veterans new challenges and experiences. If you have any worries about coming into the third
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game of a story-rich RPG series discard them now. The Encyclopedia feature makes it easier for newcomers to understand key terms missing a beat. During conversations, certain terms may be underlined and colored; tapping on the term opens up a page that defines it for the player. Even veteran Golden Sun players will find this feature useful for learning about new locations, items and backstory. The g raphics in “Dark Dawn” are stunning for a Nintendo DS game. Just about
games. At a few points in the game I would hum along or stop what I was doing just to listen. I would even find myself stuck on the title screen every time I started the game just to listen to the new orchestrated rendition of the series’ theme. A general rule of thumb in any Golden Sun game is if you’re not fighting something, you’re solving a puzzle. This is true both outside and inside of dungeons. in order to progress further or go after the rare treasures and weapons
essentially comes down to assessing situations and how to solve the puzzles. Returning players will have both a good grasp on puzzles and a challenge with the new kinds of Psynergy to solve new puzzles. While you don’t need to solve every puzzle, you can usually solve the optional ones without getting sidetracked and benefit from the consistently great rewards. Other puzzles require backtracking, though those are thankfully few in “Dark Dawn.”
Box art for “Golden Sun: Dark Dawn” depicting protaganist Matthew and the elemntal Djinn. Players take control of Matthew and other descendants of the legendary “Warriors of Vale” as they use their unique Psynergy powers to traverse the fictional world of Weyard, dig up ancient secrets and thwart impending perils. Art from Amazon.com
everything is rendered in polygons with a few hand-drawn backgrounds here and there. While it’s a departure from the series’ complete reliance on hand-drawn art, it still looks very appealing. But where the graphics really shine is in combat. Every attack (ranging from Regular Attacks to Psynergy Attacks) looks stunning and well-polished. I find myself using unusual attacks or prolonging fights just to see all of the different attacks. The game’s soundtrack features some new tunes and new versions of songs from the older
The puzzles in “Dark Dawn” range from easy to challenging, but never to the point of being unfair. Sometimes it will be as simple as moving a pillar from afar or incinerating a mass of vines that block your way; other times it will be as complex as moving three statues to certain points without using the same square on the grid more than once. The situations usually distinguish which of your Psynergy skills will clear the way (although the Insight ability later on will tell you exactly how to solve certain puzzles just in case). It
The game utilizes the touch screen for movement and menu navigation (though the traditional movement controls are still there). Camelot has done a good job keeping the controls as intuitive as they were with the first two games while adding an intuitive control system via DS touch screen that feels natural and is never too hindering. The combat system in “Dark Dawn” is a mixed bag; it brings new features, but falls short of a real challenge. “Dark Dawn” introduces a mastery system, meaning you get rewarded for
using the same weapon. For example, using the bow eventually earns you access to both of its special “Unleash” abilities: one which does more damage and the other harms multiple enemies in one strike. This is in contrast to the older games, when only rare weapons had special attacks. Rare weapons follow this same system in “Dark Dawn,” however, so finding rare weapons is still worth it. Like its predecessors, “Dark Dawn” works with a random encounter system, meaning you won’t see most of the fights coming, so preparedness is key to survival. They’re also never so frequent that they’re obnoxious and unfair to the player. The frequency of the random encounters was also toned down significantly in puzzleheavy areas, which is helpful for keeping the game moving at a nice clip. The “Djinn System” also makes a return in “Dark Dawn.” Djinn are the elements (earth, wind, fire and water) personified, and the little wonders are still game-changers. They can change your class-altering your stats and Psynergy attacks--and can assist you in combat by dealing damage, boosting stats, lowering enemy stats and so on. Finally, Djinn can be used to unleash powerful attacks known as “Summons,” graphically-jawdropping attacks that deal a lot of damage. My biggest complaint is the ease of combat, especially during boss fights. During boss fights I was never in danger of dying, and I never took time out to train my characters between them. While it speaks for how well the game scales with the player, it’s still disappointing to have a lack of challenge in the combat system. So, was it worth the wait? It certainly was. “Dark Dawn’s” great story, graphics, clever puzzles and intuitive controls certainly help balance out its overly-easy combat and uneven pacing. If you’re looking for an RPG with some challenge in combat, consider going elsewhere. But if you’re a fan of Golden Sun or just a fan of good plot in RPGs, I highly recommend buying this game or putting it on your holiday wish list
Sports page 7 JCOM student has amazing experiences as a Patriots’ cheerleader December 2010 - The CHIMES
Athena Lazo, ‘12 Staff Cheerleader I started my rookie season as a New England Patriots’ Cheerleader eight months ago. It’s still surprising to think that I am a professional cheerleader for a team that is currently 10-2 and a strong leader of the 2010 NFL season. Although it’s exciting to think where our team could possibly be heading, I’d love to let you in on where we have been. Last time I wrote, we were preparing to leave for our 2011 calendar shoot in the Dominican Republic. Somehow, the 25 women on our team pushed through intense circuit training and rehearsals to get prepared for a professional photo shoot with two amazing photographers Jim Stouffer and Brad Thompson. Although this was nearly seven months ago, I vividly remember every detail of the trip. After getting all dressed up and making it to Logan Airport on time, I remember signing autographs and conducting meetand-greets with fans. I was paired up with my roommate for the trip Amanda, began to show me the ropes and kept me close by her side. Throughout the week, I learned many little tricks and tips from the veterans on the team that would help me through the strenuous season ahead. The New England Patriots’ Cheerleaders offer a program for their fans, giving them the opportunity to travel with our squad on the photo shoot and enjoy the Caribbean. Little did I know that these fans who came on the trip with us would soon become my friends. During our stay in Punta Cana, I formed friendships with my team as well as my coach, the fans and our amazing makeup artist and hair stylist. The moment I got off the plane, I hopped into a swimsuit and hit the buffet! I decided that I would indulge in all the delicious food on the first day, then hit the gym first thing in the morning to prepare for my shoot scheduled for later in the week. This seemed like a great idea until I received a call from my coach in the hotel room that night. I was in the shower when my roommate knocked on the door and told me that our coach had found the perfect location for my swimsuit shoot, and I’d be the first shoot at 7a.m. the next morning. So much for my plan of attack!
The next morning, my roommate and I woke up and headed directly to the hair and makeup location where I met up with “the Lisa’s,” as we like to call them. They got right to work with applying my make-up and styling my hair. Lisa Frallicciardi, a stylist at Dellaria Salons in Danvers, MA and Lisa Roche, a professional makeup artist, made a great team. These two ladies worked day and night to make us feel comfortable and confident in our shoots. When I say day and night, I mean literally from sunrise to sunset. At one point, we had a cheerleader in hair and makeup at 1 a.m. for a sunrise cover shoot. The photographers and my coach were working countless hours as well. They searched for the perfect locations to match our personalities and our bathing suits. About five girls were photographed each day and each shoot was two to three hours long. It was amazing to have the support of such great people during each shoot. Most of our team showed up at every shoot for support and encouragement, even though it wasn’t mandatory. After the trip, we got right down to business, learning everything about football. We received our brand new signature uniforms and somehow endured the extreme heat of summer practices. At times, I never thought I would get through. I remember crying many nights and feeling so overwhelmed with the amount of material we were learning, but not once was I alone. Veterans, as well as rookies, pushed me through. They encouraged me and made me believe that it would get easier. Currently we have 24 full dances, 32 shorter sideline dances and countless cheers. The majority of those were learned over the summer months and looking back, I feel so accomplished to have gotten through. As I was promised, it has definitely gotten easier. I am finally confident in my dancing and in the friendships I’ve made on the team. To those who may think that a squad of 24 would contain some drama, I must tell you how wrong your assumptions are. I never imagined that I would have made “best friends” in a measly eight months, but I have never felt closer and more comfortable with individuals in my life than I do with my teammates. These ladies are now my
go-to girls. I am proud to call the 24 down-to-earth women on my squad my sisters. I can’t imagine not seeing them every week. Our practices and appearances aren’t even enough. We always go out, have sleepovers and additional practices just to hang out more! We never get sick of each other.
Corps base in North Carolina to develop the cancer. He told me that he believes the cause for this was the chemicals in the water at the base. With further research, I found out that Camp Lejeune is the largest male breast cancer cluster known to date. With all this aside, I can say he was one of
Athena Lazo cheering at the Patriots’ game on Oct. 31. The JCOM student has enjoyed a wild ride in her first year on the squad. Photo courtesy of nfl.com
I could write all day about the amazing experiences I have gone through this year, but I guess I’ll try to narrow it down to just two special events. On Oct. 17, I stood next to the most inspiring man I have met during my Patriots journey thus far. A man who I simply know as “Peter,” more than touched my heart. The Patriots vs. Ravens game fell during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to our excitement of being decked out in all pink, provided by Reebok, we were joined on the field by breast cancer survivors. This is when I learned that men can get breast cancer. Peter told me he woke up about three years ago with a lump. He explained how he was one of 60+ men from a Marine
the most uplifting and inspiring men I’ve ever met. I escorted Peter onto the field, and he wore his pink jacket and held his poms, just as proud as any of the other female survivors. He had tears in his eyes when he looked at me and said, “this is unbelievable.” At that moment I too, began to tear up. He confidently left my side and walked over to New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft and thanked him for this opportunity. We didn’t have much time to communicate, but in our short time together, he told me of a calendar he shot of all male breastcancer survivors. He expressed to me how hard he works to spread the word. He told me he didn’t want men to feel weird or hide because they are embarrassed of
having a “woman’s disease.” He simply added, “it can happen to anyone.” The New England Patriots’ Cheerleaders are constantly working to reach out to surrounding communities. I have done over a dozen appearances so far, meeting many amazing individuals along the way. Currently, the NFL is working to heighten awareness on a campaign to fight childhood obesity. NFL Play 60 encourages youth to stay active at least 60 minutes a day. At the beginning of November, I joined Robert Kraft, quarterback Tom Brady, widereceiver Deion Branch, safety Brandon Meriweather, punter Zoltan Mesko, another cheerleader on my team and our mascot, Pat Patriot, in these efforts. We all traveled on a public school bus into Hyde Park, MA to the Henry Grew Elementary School to award the children with $10,000 for their excellence, dedication and acceleration in the Play 60 program. I was honored to join the others in the filming of a public service announcement, which aired on Thanksgiving during the games. It was so exciting to be a part of such a great organization and cause, as well as seeing the final product on television. I love all aspects of my job —from meeting the players’ children in their diamond bedazzled jerseys on game day appearances, to hula hooping with Play 60 students, to smiling on those sidelines. I still jump every time a touchdown is scored and the guns and pyrotechnics go off. There is no better feeling than freezing on that field as the New England Patriots run through our player tunnel. Arriving at the stadium to practice five hours early on game days, never gets old. No matter how early we need to wake up, it is all worth it. I have finally surrounded myself with the most positive, uplifting individuals, and I am learning from the most encouraging, experienced cheerleader coach in the NFL. Although there is still a lot of football to be played, playoffs are in the back of our minds, and the hope for a fourth Super Bowl victory is always a dream. The next time you see a NEPC, ask her to name all 32 NFL teams by conference and division. I guarantee she can do it!
ATHLETIC NEWS
Hunt seat team wins multiple reserve-champion honors Marissa Felker, ‘14 Staff Reporter
The Mustang hunt seat team were reserve champions at the Hartwick College show with a score of 38 on Sat. Oct. 30. They came close to Skidmore College, who won the show with 44 points. Rachel Kenney was the high-point rider and took first in both novice fences (jumps) and novice flat (equitation, or how well the rider performs). Jill Featherly was first in novice fences and second in open flats. Emma Perrault had a first place finish in novice flats. Teal Pederson placed first in the intermediate flats. Some riders have already reached their goals, Emma Monte said. “I’ve already qualified for regionals and I’m an intermediate rider,” she said. Monte placed second as an open rider and wants to keep
moving forward she added. Kathryn Galyon was second in advance walk, trot and canter, while Rachel Mikrut was second in the beginner walk, trot and canter. Emma Monte, Jill Featherly and Kathryn Gaylon qualified for regionals. The hunt seat equestrian team hosted a double show at the Fearon Road Barn on Nov. 13. They placed third on Saturday and were reserve champions on Sunday. On Saturday, Emma Monte was the first-place rider in the intermediate equitation over fences class. Emily Overend and Catherine O’Donnell were first in the novice fence classes. Emma Perreault placed first in the novice flat class. Alice Smith placed first in the beginner walk, trot and canter class and Jamie Anderson placed first in the walk, trot and canter class. Skidmore led the show with
45 points, followed by Siena with 30, Morrisville and Colgate with 29, Cobleskill 24, Hartwick 22, Oneonta 21, Albany 18, and RPI 12. “All we can do is just keep practicing and improving,” said head coach Lisa Eklund. In the second show on Sunday, Morrisville was two points away from defeating Skidmore College for championship honors. Teal Pedersen and Rachel Kenney tied with three other riders for high-point rider and Pedersen won the ride off to receive the honors. “The horses were fabulous and the kids worked hard and rode great,” Eklund said. Pederson finished first in intermediate equitation over fences and intermediate flat classes. Kenney earned blue ribbons in the novice equitation over fences and novice flat classes,
Jill Featherly showing at Morrisvlle’s double hunt seat show on Nov. 13. Featherly placed for regionals, along with Emma Monte and Kathryn Gaylon. On Saturday the Morrisville team tied for third with Colgate and on Sunday the team was ranked reserve champions. Photo by: Briana Foisia, ‘13 | Online Co-Editor
while Ashley Bliss added a first place finish in the novice over fences class. Featherly took first in the open equitation on the flat class. Kathryn Curto was first in the novice fences class and Allison Soukup finished on top for the Mustangs with a first place finish in the novice equitation on the flat class. Skidmore had championship honors with 45 points, followed by Morrisville with 43, Siena 30, Colgate 27, Hartwick 26, Albany 21, Cobleskill 19, RPI 18, and Oneonta 12. On Nov. 20, the hunt seat team was the reserve high-point team for the show at Skidmore. “We’ve done good and just need to keep riding well,” said Curto. The team has a long winter break before returning to the show ring. The team will ride again on Feb. 19 at Skidmore College.
Women’s basketball splits weekend, record stands at 2-2 Davina Nhek. ‘12 Staff Reporter
The women’s basketball team picked up their first two wins over the weekend of Dec. 4 and 5. They beat The College of St. Elizabeth on Dec 4, by a score of 80-65. The Mustangs had four players score in double-digits. Freshman forward Nijah Townsend led all scorers with 23 points. On Dec. 5, the team beat Wilson College by a score of 5954. Freshman guard Nijee Scott led all players with 18 points. Townsend was again a big contributor, adding 14 points, and grabbing 17 rebounds. The Mustangs were defeated by the Keuka Storm on Dec. 1 by a score of 65-52. Both teams kept the score close throughout the entire first half of the game. Freshman guard Unique Williams was injured toward the end of the first half. "Seeing Unique injured hurts us. She averages around 11 points per game and about
seven rebounds. Hopefully she will be back soon," head coach Sean Pinkerton said. "We needed her," said Townsend. "She's a good threepoint shooter and a good defensive player." "I am very proud of the way they played," Pinkerton said. "They did a great job with boxing out and did well on boards. They helped out one another on defense and were more patient with the offense." Pinkerton and assistant coach Eliza Bogdanish both said Townsend is one of the standout players for this game. Townsend had a total of 22 points and 10 rebounds. "She's a freshman player who's foul-prone," Pinkerton said. "She fouled out of the last two games but did a great job tonight, especially in the first half not picking up any great fouls." Bogdanish said that the team needs to improve on closing out three-point shooters on the good shooting teams. With only two returners; second-year head coach Pinker-
ton said he is expecting a lot out of the freshmen and first-time players. Senior guard Kim Lewis and sophomore forward Jenna March are the only two returning players this season. "Both do a good job working hard and leading by example," said Pinkerton. There are seven new players this season. "We have to have our freshmen step up and take on a lot of pressure," Pinkerton said. "For the first year players, they have a lot of responsibility. We have four new players starting." With a 4-22 overall record last season, Pinkerton says that this season's team is very different than last years and they're going about things a different way. This season's team seems to be making 50 percent of their shots this year, compared to 27 percent last year. "My expectations this year are to have a healthy and successful season with my team. We have potential to surprise
people with our talent," said sophomore point guard Simoine Rogers. "I expect to work hard and to be competitive while being a supportive teammate," said Lewis. "I'd like to see the team have a positive attitude and have fun competing and working together."
The Mustangs played at SUNY Cobleskill on Wednesday, Dec 8. Results were not available at press time. The team next plays on Dec. 11 against SUNY IT. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. The team then goes on break until Jan. 8. Their record is currently 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the NEAC.
Sophomore, Jenna March passes the ball to a teammate during their first home game against Kueka College on Dec. 1. The Mustangs lost the game, 65-52 being the ending score. Photo by Tanasia Peacock, ‘14 | Staff Photographer