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Super Bowl review: Eagles pull off upset

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By: Will Reed Staff Writer

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off the upset against the heavily favored New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII Sunday night for their first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

Eagles quarterback Nick Foles threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score to tight end Zach Ertz with 2:21 left in the fourth quarter. Foles also had a touchdown reception late in the first half on a trick play deep in Patriots territory.

Running back Corey Clement finished with 4 receptions and a team-high 100 yards receiving in the win. The Eagles had 538 yards of total offense.​ Patriots QB Tom Brady passed for a game-high 505 yards and three touchdowns in the los-

February 07, 2018

What you’re missing in downtown Troy By: Grace Sgambettera Creative Editor

As we continue to try to stay both warm and entertained inside during February, are you getting bored with your usual haunts?

Despite being located just minutes from the heart of downtown Troy, Hudson Valley students might be missing out on much of what the little city has to

offer even in the winter months.

Here’s what you’re missing in downtown Troy: K-Plate Formerly found in Troy Kitchen on Congress Street, this Korean street food could be HVCC’s next food staple.

Located at 75 4th St. in the middle of downtown Troy, K Plate offers a simple menu of Korean

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Eagles quarterback Nick Foles holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after their big win on Sunday.

ing effort. Wide receiver Danny Amendola also had eight receptions for 152 yards, both gamehighs. The combined 1,151 yards

of offense in the game between both teams was the most in NFL

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Featured above: K-Plate’s “Hot-Plate,” an afforadble and delicious item priced at $7.

Car trouble? Hudson Valley can help!

By: Hunter Wallace News Editor

Is your vehicle in need of repair, but cost poses an issue?

Hudson Valley’s senior automotive labs may just be the answer for you.

The automotive labs are two “live classrooms” where second-year, matriculated automotive students work on “real world” cars. One lab operates in the morning, while the other runs in the afternoon, respectively, said George Raneri, assistant professor of the college’s Automotive, Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering Technologies program.

“These cars are mainly provided by employees and students who understand and are will-

ing to allow their vehicles to be worked on by students who are in the process of learning — much in the same way the dental hygiene department runs their clinic,” Raneri said.

Any campus faculty, staff or current student can apply for this service. The process involves receiving emails containing available appointments from the labs at the start of each semester and selecting a time from the lab’s webpage.

Afterward, professor Raneri or professor Howarth reviews appointments to determine whether it will benefit students of the program.

If approved, individuals re-

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Students complete lab hours by working on cars both from campus facilities or brought in by others.

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February 07, 2018

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This Week’s Events

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Transfer Information Table: Southern Vermont College 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby NYS Poetry Out Loud Capital Region Competition 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium

Information Thurs Transfer Table: Hartwick 08 College 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby

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Mindfulness Meditation 11:00 am – 11:30 am Wellness Center, Siek Campus Center Suite 270 Health Care Professionals Job Fair at the EOC 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EOC, Sharp Hall, 431 River St, Troy, NY 12180, USA Transfer Advisor Visit: University at Albany 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Siek Campus Center, Room 290 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Learn and Inform 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Leadership Conference Center (Outside of Siek Campus Center Room 210) Student Senate Meeting 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Leadership Conference Center (Outside of Siek Campus Center Room 210) LEAD @ HVCC Workshop: Dining Etiquette 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Leadership Conference Center (Outside of Siek Campus Center Room 210)

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By: Hunter Wallace News Editor Students looking for diverse food and drink within their budgets may consider trying one of Mazzone Hospitality’s several locations on campus.

Mazzone Hospitality, the Clifton Park-based food service provider that serves Hudson Valley, offers a variety of dining options across five unique locations on campus: PRIME at HVCC in the Siek Campus Center, PRIME Pit Stop in Williams Hall, PRIME Books & Bites in the Marvin Library, PRIME Elements in the Science Center and PRIME Beat on the bottom floor of the Siek Campus Center, said Jessica Henesy, Sales and Operations Manager of PRIME at HVCC. “We try to offer a sizeable menu throughout campus to cater to any cravings students have during the day and are proud to be a from-scratch kitchen — we do not have a microwave in any of our locations — and our company encourages our chefs to get cre-

PRIME Beat strives to keep their options affordable and healthy.

ative with their culinary talents,” Henesy said.

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Pictured left, Jon Simmons head chef at PRIME and right, Jessica Henesy, Sales and Operations Manager of PRIME at HVCC.

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ingredients and generous portions. Meal combinations and smaller options such as $1.99 tacos allows for affordable and satisfying meals, Henesy said.

“We take survey feedback seriously and even to heart at times,” Henesy explained. “We lowered the price on our burgers and added a few more lunch combos based on survey feedback. Hospitality and food is our craft and our art. We make food because we honestly love doing it and want to serve you better.”

The company offers various savings programs to students. The Declining Balance Plan lets customers preload money onto their student ID and pay without the addition of sales tax, so they save 8 percent on every purchase. Students can also opt for the coffee and smoothie punch cards, which offers a free drink with every 10 purchases, Henesy stated.

Mazzone offers many options for vegetarians, vegans or anyone with specific dietary needs.

PRIME team members are also always willing to accommodate any nutritional request. ​”We are always researching the latest culinary trends and innovations,” Henesy explained. “​ We like to share behind the scenes peeks at specials and different

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things we have cooking for the future. Our menus change each semester, too, so keep an eye out for those new items!​” Mazzone Hospitality began its partnership with Hudson Valley in May 2016, but the company has operated in the Capital Region for over 30 years. Its headquarters is located in Clifton Park, and the building contains offices and a large test kitchen that offers cooking classes and is used as an event space. The PRIME Business Dining division serves guests in 12 locations including the college, and the catering division reaches as far south as New York City and as far north as Montreal, Henesy said.

Henesy encourages students to contact Mazzone and share their thoughts. ​”Chef Jon and I have an open door policy,” she said. “We are always available to answer questions, listen to any comments or concerns and we love to get to know our guests! We hope everyone will feel comfortable reaching out to us.”

For menus, specials, the Declining Balance Plan and more, contact Henesy at j.henesy@hvcc. edu, Chef Jon at j.simmons@hvcc. edu or visit http://www.hvcc.edu/ foodservice/index.html.

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A review of the 2018 State of the Union address By: Richard Decker Staff Writer In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump took credit for a growing economy and a “new American moment.”

President Trump urged Congress to invest more in national defenses and infrastructure and promoted an immigration proposal that challenges the plan for citizenship for Dreamers.

Throughout the 80-minute speech, the third-longest State of the Union, Trump addressed several topics, including the national economy, the opioid crisis, MS13, the North Korea crisis and foreign aid.

The address can be summarized into several topics: America First “There has never been a better time to start living the American Dream. All of us, together, as one team, one people and one American family can do anything,” Trump said.

He spoke of strictly domestic policy for the first hour of the address. Breaking from traditional State of the Union addresses, the president did not present any policy proposals, only requests.

Infrastructure Trump said, “Tonight, I’m calling on Congress to produce a bill that generates at least $1.5 trillion for the new infrastructure investment that our country so desperately needs. Every federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with state and local

governments and, where appropriate, tapping into private sector investment to permanently fix the infrastructure deficit. And we can do it.”

Furthermore, the president wants state and local governments to “partner” in infrastructure projects which may be simple in wealthy areas like New York City but more difficult for those in economic despair and those in most need of these projects, like Flint, Michigan.

Economy “We have created 2.4 million new jobs, including 200,000 new jobs in manufacturing alone. After years and years of wage stagnation, we are finally seeing rising wage,” Trump said.

He continued, “Unemployment claims have hit a 45-year low, and — something I am very proud of — African American unemployment stands at the lowest rate ever recorded, and Hispanic American unemployment has also reached the lowest levels in history.”

Foreign Relations and Economics “America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs and our nation’s wealth,” said Trump. “As we rebuild America’s strength and confidence at home, we are also restoring our strength and standing abroad.”

In November 2017, the trade deficit stood at $50.5 billion, according to the Census Bureau, and

it is up 3.5 percent from the time Trump took office last January.

For reference, the U.S. imported $465 billion more in goods and services than it exported during Trump’s time in office — that is a $48 billion increase than the figure in the same period in 2016.

Immigration Trump vocalized his plan to end the visa lottery, a program he said “randomly hands out green cards” to potential immigrants.

Applicants do not need to fulfill the requirements one must for employment-based immigration visa requests, but they must demonstrate they have a high school education, its equivalent, or “two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience to perform,” according to the Department of State.

The president’s fourth and final pillar seeks to end chain migration, or immigrants bringing additional family members to the country.

While an immigrant who becomes a U.S. citizen could theoretically petition a parent, and that parent could eventually become a U.S. citizen and petition his or her siblings, the process takes time.

There is a current waitlist of nearly 4 million, according to the State Department.

Future Trump raised several points during his address, and time will show how these ideas evolve over the next few years.

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Students preform hands-on instruction in their mandatory lab hours for the automotive courses at Hudson Valley.

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ceive an email detailing the “next steps,” followed by a phone call from students in the lab’s appointment office to setup a specific day to come in, which can be anytime Tuesday through Thursday from either 8 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., respectively.

Finally, individuals must pay

a one-time $15 labor fee — a fraction of what a dealership or other shop may charge — before their vehicles are repaired by students overseen by Automotive Service Excellence-certified Master Technicians, Reneri explained.

“The greatest benefit for those looking to have work done by our students is the one-time “labor” fee of $15 — as compared to $100 [or more] at a dealership or other shop,” Raneri stated.

“Apart from this, the customer is only responsible for buying the necessary parts and supplies necessary to repair the vehicle. We often save our customers several hundred dollars in labor costs.”

Raneri shared how, in addition to those who opt to send their vehicles to the labs for work, students enrolled in the automotive program also benefit.

“Students in the [automotive] program benefit by having the op-

portunity to work on cars that are driven daily in the real world, experiencing real world issues such as check engine lights, tire imbalances, noisy exhausts, steering that pulls and brakes that squeal,” he explained. “There is nothing better than the great Northeast winters and Troy’s infamous streets to wreak havoc on a car!”

There are certain limitations to utilizing the automotive lab for repairs. For example, the lab does not work on Mercedes and BMW vehicles anymore because of the large amount of special tools and equipment required to purchase to complete the work and the fact the lab cannot access the service information necessary to properly do the job.

Flyers, emails and notices are sent to College Forum professors every semester, yet many are unaware of the automotive labs’ existence. However, the lab services about 300 vehicles each semester, depending on the number of students enrolled in the program, and it will continue to operate as economics allow.

Raneri gave advice to those interested in utilizing this repair

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service.

“First, to utilize the lab, you need to be very comfortable with the thought of students — who are in the process of learning — working on your vehicle,” he said.

“The lab is, in reality, a lab, not a registered New York state repair facility. Because these are students learning, things don’t always go according to plan or get completed as quickly as customers would like, and people who are considering using this service need to be aware of this.”

Raneri continued, “However, for most people who have allowed the lab to work on their vehicles, the savings often outweigh the risk, as we have often kept people from spending hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on maintenance and repairs. It is easily one of Hudson Valley’s best kept secrets and an aspect of the automotive program that sets us apart from every other automotive school in the region.”

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit http://www. hvcc.edu/departments/eit/ame/ auto-lab.html.

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Whipple’s ‘Anima Mundi’ exhibit opens in the Teaching Gallery By: Julio Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief “Anima Mundi” opened to the campus community last Thursday evening for students to get an inside look at New York artist Emerald Rose Whipple’s profound and symbolic exhibition.

“Largely self-taught, with initial teaching from her parents, Whipple is best known for her paintings of alternately pensive and frolicking young adults that document the transition from the innocence of childhood to the self-knowledge of adulthood,” said Tara Fracalossi, professor and Teaching Gallery director.

Fracalossi continued, “The exhibition in the Teaching Gallery surveys four years of work during which the artist casts her subjects as allegories of themes from “Eden,” “Genesis” and Plato’s “Theto.” Connecting these series is the idea of “Anima Mundi,”

latin for world soul.”

The belief in the intrinsic connection between all living entities unites imagery, photography and painting throughout the exhibition. The idea defines a connection between the worlds of nature and constructed humanity, Fracalossi said.

Whipple’s inspiration for her own artwork was drawn from personal experiences that culminated to become the exhibition on display today.

“I am best known for my oil-on-canvas paintings of wayward youth and lush landscapes,” Whipple said. “This exhibition is a retrospective of my works going back to 2012. Much of my paintings are idealized scenes from personal experiences which document a coming-of-age narrative.”

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A detail of Whipple’s work.

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Whipple is best known for her oil on canvas of wayward youth, and often paints people she knows.

mented with texture, color and transparency. Whipple’s series applied chromotherapy processes, in which she explored the theory of color as a vibration of light.

An early exhibition of Whipple’s, titled “Eden,” was inspired by desert moss formations from the Ohi California desert and later paired with figurative works to bring the collection together. The exhibition was shown by Galerie Jan Dhase in Belgium. This was Whipple’s first solo international exhibition.

“Eden” is comprised of two stylistic representations: portrait

paintings of candid youth and still life paintings of desert moss formations. This exhibition symbolizes the unity of life as a philosophical relationship between nature and humanity.

In 2014, Whipple traveled Hawaii for the first time in a decade to visit her mother prior to her passing away. Whipple visited beaches and sites she had become familiar with as a child in her formative youth.

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“Through years of work and reflective painting, Whipple’s work has reached a level of symbolic and deeply profound interaction.”

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late mother’s death.

Through “Genesis,” Whipple wanted to focus on the light and energy within us. She wanted to capture moments that felt golden, timeless and immersive.

Whipple said the “Genesis” paintings epitomize New York’s downtown scene and convey the social anthropology of young people. According to Whipple, the paintings are playful and invite the viewer to engage.

The body of work is an exploration of creation and mortality.

Whipple wanted to document the time humans have on the planet.

The subjects of youth are captured in light as an allegory of transcendence. The scenes represent freedom and fun.

Whipple took photos from her travels which had a significant impact on her artistic and intellectual development to inspire her work, “FIDO.” “The work is a representation of life, the descent into the afterlife and reincarnation. The juxtaposition of the human form and nature landscape act as a bridge between the material realm and divinity,” Whipple said.

She continued, “With an awareness of mortality, the work encourages the viewer to cherish the gift of life.”

Through years of work and reflective painting, Whipple’s work has reached a level of symbolic and deeply profound interaction.

“Though not obvious at first, my paintings are also an investigation of how the presence of consciousness, perception and the soul influence the way we live our lives,” she said.

The “Anima Mundi” exhibition is on display in the Teaching Gallery until March 3.

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FROM PAGE ONE BBQ plates, dumplings, wings, and even Kimchi fries.

It’s hard to go wrong with the original “K-Plate” which comes with succulent marinated beef sirloin over rice, lettuce and pickled radish. For those looking for a little more spice in their lives, there’s the “Hot-Plate” with spicy marinated beef sirloin, and your choice of hot sauce, mild sauce, or sriracha mayo.

The restaurant itself has lots of small tables should customers choose to dine in, but they seem to be more specifically set up for takeout orders. Even the dinein option comes in a disposable container you could just as easily walk out with.

Still, the price can hardly be beaten. The most expensive plate on the menu only sets you back about $8 and portion sizes are generous.

Ace Hardware An unexpected addition to any list of “must visits,” the Ace Hardware of Troy is so much more than your average hardware

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The independently owned store located at 63 3rd St. in Troy boasts a carefully curated section of trendy home goods. Ace of Troy’s Instagram worthy offerings are far from being just that, they support many women artists and makers locally and across the United States.

There are multiple shelves with mugs that say “Death before Decaf,” books about bartending and minimalism, candles, fancy hand lotion and even whisky tumblers that say “sauced” on them in fancy calligraphy.

With a vintage façade that draws the eye and its aesthetically pleasing home goods section, Ace of Troy seems to make the most of its college town location and attracts more than just the typical customers focused on home improvement needs.

As you move further into the store, shelves blend into hardware necessities perhaps more commonly associated with Ace Hardware. Whether you’re looking for paint for your porch, a ceramic skull for your desk, or a fun place to wander around Ace of Troy

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Market Block Books is located at 290 River St, and has a wide variety of books.

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Ace Hardware provides a classy look while also getting whatever amenities you need for your home.

might just be the place to go.

Market Block Books Book lovers at Hudson Valley should consider taking a trip to Market Block Books, when next in the market for something great to read.

Located conveniently at 290 River St., directly across from the River and Front Street bus stop.

Market Block Books is another independently owned store that seems to offer something for everyone. Local authors, poetry and short stories, science, healthy living, and music each have their own shelves, and there’s a decent section devoted to children.

The store itself is a thing of beauty too, reminiscent of old school book stores that are few and far between these days. There are old leather chairs next to the big window to invite readers to sit with their prospective next read, a baby-grand piano is used to dis-

play books in one corner, and the fiction section has a ladder that goes up to the ceiling (although customers are discouraged from using it.)

With so few independent bookstores left, it’s refreshing to set foot in a place like Market Block Books and experience a genuinely warm and inviting environment. The selection is also quite varied, and there’s something for anyone looking for their next read.

Whistling Kettle Good coffee shops seem to get a lot of attention in pieces like this, but what about something for those of us looking for a truly good cup of tea?

The Whistling Kettle, a contemporary tea room located at 245 Broadway in downtown Troy, is completely worth a trip into town.

The tea room offers an ex-

tensive, at times overwhelming “tea bar” where customers can smell all of the teas available to be served on site or bought and enjoyed at home. There’s also an array of tea pots, kettles, and infusers for sale carefully displayed on a long shelf.

Customers can also sit and enjoy food with their tea, including panini, crepes, and soups. The menu at Whistling Kettle tends to be a little pricier than the average college student may be comfortable paying, but the warm, modern and slightly upscale atmosphere would make a fantastic date spot or a good place to meet parents or friends to catch up.

Tea to go is also always a good option, and for those who prefer tea or coffee, Whistling Kettle is the place to know. Generously sized to-go cups go for about $4.50.

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The Whistling Kettle is your one stop for all your hot and chilled tea in downtown Troy, located at 245 Broadway St.

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February 07, 2018

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Danish ‘hygge’ may help students beat winter drag COURTESY OF BUILDDIRECT.COM

By: Jacob Pitts Staff Writer Dreary weather, ever increasing homework, and plain old boredom can make the winter months hard for students to endure, but unexpected wellness techniques to seasonal hobbies could help this winter glide gracefully into spring.

January and onwards are often viewed as a season of darkness and depression. The days are shorter, there’s no foliage in sight, it often feels too cold to do anything fun, and the novelty of snow wears off rapidly after the holidays. We are often stuck inside, but rather than succumbing to cabin fever, we can learn something from the Danish.

Denmark is commonly known as one of the happiest countries, even though they have a longer winter than most other nations. This can partially be attributed to a custom called hygge (pronounced HOO-gah or HYOO-gah), which is essentially the practice of coziness.

Hygge isn’t just about crafting a physical feeling, but a state of mind too. Similar in a way to feng shui, which seeks to rearrange rooms so people can live in harmony with their environment, the goal is for spaces to exude warmth and comfort, which in turn can influence mental and emotional states for the better.

New adopters of hygge should try to use light sources such as candles and lamps liberally, put vivid and vibrant colors on display to combat the drab winter landscape.

Keeping an abundance of pillows and blankets around a living space, playing relaxing music, and indulging in comfort foods, can help improve a winter mood as well.

“Hygge” is designed to help students relax during the dreary weather months.

Hygge also places a heavy emphasis on social gatherings, whether it’s a potluck, game night, or movie marathon. Being surrounded by close friends and family in a comfortable space is a great remedy for the stress and loneliness of winter.

Most can agree that no winter gathering is complete without hot beverages, and some even offer health benefits that can contribute to achieving hygge. There are the traditional cold weather drinks like coffee, hot cocoa, and cider, but depending on the variety, herbal teas are exactly what we need to either relax or refresh ourselves.

Store-bought teas like Ce-

lestial Seasonings Tension Tamer and Yogi Honey Lavender Stress Relief are perfect for calming nerves, and the cool, invigorating breeze of peppermint provides a quick pick-me-up for when winter leads to lethargy.

While building a serene atmosphere in our homes is certainly beneficial during the winter months, it also helps to keep going outside despite the gloomy weather. When it comes to helping our skin produce vitamin D, tea lights and lamps don’t hold a candle to the real thing. In the fleeting hours of sunlight that winter allows, why not take a walk?

“Along with reading, daily walks with my dog help me de-

stress at the end of the day and prevent me from being cooped up inside all the time, especially in winter,” said student Aubrey Brimmer.

Plenty of people turn to their pets to get through the difficult season. Even if students don’t have pets of their own, they can always volunteer. The Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society in Menands regularly offers orientation for new dog and cat care volunteers, and also allows volunteers to foster kittens at home.

Late winter and early spring marks the beginning of kitten season, when animal shelters receive far beyond the usual number of new kittens daily. With not

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enough space for the shelter to accommodate them all, volunteers can care for some at home until adoption occurs or space clears up.

Volunteering at or through shelters is an excellent opportunity for students to engage in their community, get service hours for scholarships, bond with a furry friend, and alleviate the boredom and emptiness that comes with winter.

All of these factors together can drown out the tedious, dull harshness of winter we dread every year, and instead replace it with a lifestyle that embraces tranquility, fellowship, and the little moments that make life good.

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Vikings Josh McCart excels on-and-off the lane Sports Schedule

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By: Zoe Deno Staff Writer

Wed. Feb 7 Men’s & Women’s Basketball (Away) Clinton Men’s @ 5 p.m.

Women’s @ 7 p.m.

Fri. Feb 9 Men’s and Women’s Bowling (Away) Kingpins Alley, South Glens Falls @ 1 p.m.

Sat. Feb 10 Men’s & Women’s Basketball

(Home) North Country Men’s @ 1:00 p.m.

Women’s @ 3:00 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse (Home) Green Mountain 1:00 p.m.

Vikings Scoreboard Men’s Basketball Sat. Jan 27 HVCC v. Herkimer

75-63 Wed. Jan 28 HVCC v. Broome

70-65 Women’s Basketball Sat. Jan 27 HVCC v. Herkimer

60-57 Sun. Jan 28 HVCC v. Broome

58-33 Men’s Bowling Fri. Jan 26 Conference match @ MVCC

6,613 (1st out of 6) For more information, visit athletics.hvcc.edu

Bowling is a way of life for Hudson Valley athlete Josh McCart.

“Bowling is a sport you can start when you are 8 and play until you are 80, you can play your entire life,” McCart said, adding that in a lot of other sports, you can only play in youth because of the damage that can be done to the body.

McCart first held a bowling ball when he was 5 years old. His father bowled regularly and had wanted to share his sport with his son. It did not take long for McCart to become an avid bowler. McCart bowled for his Hoosick falls middle and high school teams. He also was apart of a few leagues in other local bowling alleys.

McCart had his eyes set on something bigger though. “I have wanted to bowl in college ever since I was young,” said McCart.

He picked Hudson Valley partly because of it’s bowling team. “I have known Coach Press for a while because he used to bowle in a league with my father.

He always talked about how great the team was,” he said.

McCart’s first season did not go very well and he said he struggled. Finally having achieved one of his childhood goals, Mccart found himself missing bowling pins and struggling with the technique of his throw.

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Josh McCart, a business major, loves bowling and what it has brought to his college experience.

first semester bowling in college and I was nervous,” said McCart.

It was not only McCart who struggled last semester. The bowling team was short three players.

They had just enough people to play in tournaments, however it left them at a serious disadvantage because most teams they played against had a full team.

McCart took the summer following his freshman year of college level bowling off to clear his head. “I decided to try to focus more on having fun this year.

I think it helped,” he said.

McCart said that this year has been his best year bowling.

The following fall semester after McCart’s hiatus, Hudson Valley had a full team of bowlers.

“Our team is doing well this year,” said McCart. “Our team is really close. Everyone gets along, it is kind of like a second family.

I’ve bowled against a few of the people on my team when I was in high school and now we are teammates which is cool to see them from a different side.”

“I think we are going to go pretty far this year,” McCart said.

McCart says that this will probably be his final season bowling on a college team. He has always put his academics first and

has worked hard to maintain a 4.0 GPA so he can achieve his dream of going to UAlbany to finish studying Business. Unfortunately, UAlbany does not have a bowling team.

McCart plans to continue bowling. He will continue to bowl for leagues at his local bowling alleys. McCart says that bowling has taught him how to deal with minor inconveniences like this.

“Bowling is kind of like life. It is not fair sometimes. Sometimes you can throw a good shot and still not get a strike,” McCart said, “You just have to take the spare and keep moving forward.”

Bowling teams keep the ball rolling By: Skylar Blankenship Staff Writer

Over the last few weeks of January, the men’s and women’s bowling teams competed in several invitationals and tournaments.

At The Hawk Invitational hosted in Utica on Sunday, Jan. 21, the men’s team placed 2nd out of six and the women’s team placed 1st out of six. The men’s team scored a total of 8,782 pins and the women’s team scored a total of 7,920 pins.

Standing out in the men’s double matches were sophomore HVAC major Garrett Bartlett and sophomore business administration major Joshua McCart with a total of 1,629 pins as well as freshman Donald Baker and freshman civil engineering major Spencer McClellan with a total of 1,604 pins.

Bartlett, McCart, Baker, McClellan, and freshman environmental science Nathan Laustrup placed in the top-10 individually.

Winning the women’s double matches were sophomores Megan Gaige, a criminal justice major, and Kyla Day, humanities and social science major, with a total of 1,526 pins Freshman Shannon Bristol, an individual studies major, won

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Women’s bowling won the Hawk Invational on Jan. 21 and scored a total of 7,920 pins.

the singles matches with a total score of 730 pins.

The Mountain Valley Conference matches occurred Friday 26th hosted by Mohawk Valley Community College where the men’s team place 1st out of 6 teams and the women’s team placed 2nd out of 6 teams. The men’s team scored a total of 12,374 pins and the women’s team scored a total of 10,923 pins.

The first match for the men’s team resulted with Bartlett recording a game-high of 260 pins as well as a series-high of 668 pins and McClellan recording a gamehigh of 253 pins and a series-high

of 725 pins.

At the end of the second match Baker recorded a gamehigh of 267 pins and a series-high of 716 pins.

Day finished the women’s first match with a game-high of 244 and a series high of 672. Then in the second match she had a game-high of 244 and and series-high of 707.

The second match also resulted in Gaige recording a gamehigh of 258 and a series-high of 661.

The next day Westchester County Community College in Fishkill hosted a tournament

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where the men’s team placed 2nd out of 13 teams and the women’s team placed 5th out of 10 teams.

The men’s team scored a total of 7,570 pins and the women’s team scored a total of 7,005 pins.

Placing in the men’s top-25 individually were Bartlett, McCart, and Laustrup and Baker.

Bartlett and Baker placed fifth in the double matches, while McCart and McClellan placed seventh.

Placing in the women’s top25 were Patricelli and Day. Patricelli and Bristol placed 16th in the double matches, while Day and Gaige placed 24th.

February 07, 2018

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postseason history, according to NBC Sports. ​ The Eagles were in control early and set the pace with a 14play, 67-yard drive that ended in a field goal in the opening series.

The Patriots managed a touchdown and two field goals while missing another in the first half.

The Eagles led by ten at halftime after they scored on a trick play on 4th and goal from the Patriots’ one-yard line.

The second half saw the Patriots with new life, outscoring the Eagles 14-7 in the third quarter behind touchdown passes of five and 26 yards from Brady to TE Rob Gronkowski and WR Chris Hogan, respectively. ​After the Eagles tacked on a field goal, Tom Brady marched the Patriots down the field on a 10-play, 75-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown pass to Gronkowski to give New England a 33-32 lead, their first lead of the night.​ With 9:22 left, Nick Foles led Philadelphia on a long scoring drive of their own, going 75 yards and using 7:01, with the

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drive ending with the go-ahead, 11 yard score to Zach Ertz. The play initially went under review, as it appeared Ertz may have lost possession of the ball as he hit the ground in the end zone. However, the touchdown was confirmed, and the Eagles led 38-33 with 2:21 remaining.

The Patriots got the ball back with the chance to take the lead in the final minutes, but their drive was short-lived, as Philadelphia’s defensive line finally got to Brady and he was sacked. He fumbled the ball and the Eagles recovered.

After the Eagles added another field goal, the Patriots had one last chance with 58 seconds and no timeouts. Tom Brady managed to get the team out to their own 49-yard line, but his last-second, Hail Mary pass fell incomplete as time expired, giving Philadelphia their first Super Bowl championship.

QB Nick Foles was named Super Bowl MVP after the game, according to NFL.com. Tom Brady fell to 5-3 in the Super Bowl for his career. The game went beyond its expectations and will go down as one of the greatest in Super Bowl history, one that Philadelphia fans won’t soon forget.

Eagles coach and owner celebrate their first ever Super Bowl title.

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Defensive end Brandon Graham celebrates with his daughter Emerson Abigail after his team’s victory.

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