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LACRELA at Utica College
Utica College is one of approximately 50 colleges and universities around the United States who are members of a prestigious program known as Liberal Arts College Racial Equity Leadership Alliance (LACRELA), which looks toward finding creative solutions for addressing racial equity and diversity on campuses. LACRELA was created by Dr. Shaun Harper, who is the founder and executive director of the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center. Harper visited Utica College in 2019 and helped facilitate a town hall
and community conversation focusing on race, ethnicity and equality. According to Utica College’s website, LACRELA seeks to help professionals at colleges develop and achieve equity goals, better understand and correct problems, avoid and recover from racial incidents and foster sustainable cultures of inclusion.
Nina Nguyen, project manager and senior administrative assistant of Utica College’s DEI Collaborative, said eight members from each school are allowed to join the e-sessions that happen once a month. “Since there are only eight slots per college, we try to
Dr. Anthony Baird, who is the vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Utica College, said this is the first go around year for the LACRELA program and the e-courses being provided once a month are important.
Photo: Utica College DEI take at least two of those eight spots for our own division because we are the leaders of this initiative,” Nguyen said. “Dr. Baird is usually our consistent participant each month and usually someone within our division attends with him. I personally have only attended one session because I want to be able to give others the opportunity to join.”
According to Nguyen, the courses last around three hours and are filled with rich content. The content that is taught during these sessions comes from professionals, and it is seemingly unlimited, according to Baird. “These are content experts from all over the country, particularly California, that are putting these courses together and now we’re imagining another 12 courses SEE LACRELA PG. 4
Tangerine Grove food pantry reopens in new location ◊ MICKALE THOMPSON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTER Utica College’s in-house food pantry, The Tangerine Grove, provides food and hygiene products to any Utica College student or employee who is in need. The food pantry recently reopened in room B23 of Hubbard Hall. Now that the new location includes a refrigerator, a wider variety of food items will be offered once the food pantry receives fresh food donations. The Tangerine Grove opened in January 2020 and
served a steady stream of clients, until March 2020 when the campus shut down. The Grove was still able to provide food to several students who were unable to get home, however, the pantry remained closed for the rest of the spring semester.
and was spearheaded by Biology Professor Terri Provost.
Due to lack of space and safety precautions, an online ordering system was implemented in the spring of 2021, but very few clients used the pantry at that point.
During that time, the college wasn’t prepared to move forward with a pantry, but in the fall of 2019, several offices formed an advisory committee to set up the food pantry, Kelly said.
Before the pantry opened, the advisory committee completed a campus-wide survey to assess the incidence of food insecurity as well as individuals’ opinions about the prospect of a campus food pantry, Kelly said.
“We knew, from anecdotal evidence and speaking with faculty about their students’ experiences, that extra food resources were needed on campus and it seemed like the right time, as Governor Andrew Cuomo had mandated in the fall of 2018 that all state campuses offer a food pantry to their campus
“The response was mostly positive and indicated that there is a need for supplemental food sources for UC community members,” she said. “We feel that no matter the percentage of those who need food, if we can help even a handful of people have peace of mind SEE GROVE PG. 4
According to Internship Program Director for Nutrition Erin Kelly, the original push to open a campus food pantry occurred several years ago
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2022. Each of these sessions can be accessed from Utica College’s LACRELA webpage, where a link will take you to a Google Drive with all the previously recorded course resources. The intention of participating in LACRELA is to make the content available and accessible for the members of the community, including the students, faculty and staff at Utica College, according to Baird. “We’re looking to figure out how we leverage our own accumines around DEI and training abilities to provide training to our athletic groups, student clubs and organizations and to the rest of the campus,” Baird said. “LACRELA is one of the ways that we’re imagining how it can be done.”
USC Race and Equity Center’s Monthly LACRELA Schedule. /Photo: Nina Nguyen LACRELA FROM PG. 1
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in the curriculum that will be offered next year,” Baird said. “We don’t have a shortage of content, we have a conundrum of disbursement, execution and rollout of said
As of November 2021, the LACRELA program has hosted 10 e-sessions, with the first one taking place on Feb. 17, and the last one scheduled to take place on Jan. 24,
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we are able to offer fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and even some frozen foods, none of which we currently have.”
and focus on their success and not their next meal, the pantry is a worthwhile enterprise.” Now that The Tangerine Grove has reopened its doors, dry food items, such as pasta, sauce and canned vegetables are well stocked. However, foods that are easily prepared in a microwave, including soup, oatmeal and other instant meals, are not well stocked, Kelly said. “Snacks such as granola bars, cups of fruit, popcorn and snack packs of mixed nuts or dried fruit are helpful and allergen-friendly foods, especially gluten-free options, are lacking,” she said. “With the addition of a refrigerator,
Despite no data evidence, Kelly still believes that The Tangerine Grove food pantry is more essential during COVID-19. “Although I don’t have data to support that opinion, in the general population, job losses and the end of extra unemployment payments have hit some families hard,” Kelly said. “I imagine these financial issues have likely filtered down to our UC community as well.” According to Provost, working at The Tangerine Grove was wonderful
One of Utica College’s main goals is to have a more diverse, equitable and inclusive climate for all students, faculty and staff. Being participants in the program will help do just that. Baird said a big part of Utica College’s involvement in a program of this magnitude is because of the administration’s goals to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.
because it provides an important service to the college community and adequate intake of nutrients is important to personal success, including learning and skill acquisition. “Scientific research supports that diet is closely related to cognitive function, as adequate nutrition is essential for healthy brain functioning, optimal learning and academic performance,” Provost said. “The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine reported that workers with healthy eating habits had high productivity. It seems that making sure that our students, staff and faculty are well fed is good for all of us.”
UCTANGERINE.COM “We have great leadership here at the college starting with President Laura Casamento,” Baird said. “She allows me to do my job as I’m envisioning it to the extent that it adds value and meets the core vision and mission the college has.” Baird also said the key members of Utica College’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaborative are a big part of helping the college become what he envisions it should look like, in terms of DEI. Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mark Kovacs, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kira Maddox, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Project and Program Manager Meghan Jordan and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Project Manager and Senior Administrative Assistant Nina Nguyen have been essential to the development of the program according to Baird. “We want to give a shoutout to all our colleagues who have participated in LACRELA this year,” Baird said. If you are interested in learning more about LACRELA at Utica College, you can visit www.utica.edu/lacrela for more information.
The food pantry has been a helpful and meaningful resource for those in need. “As educators, we often narrow our focus to the mind,” Kelly said. “But it’s important to understand that without proper nourishment, people can’t focus fully on their work and they can’t feed their brains to function at their full potential. I want to make sure that all people have access to food, nutrient-dense foods if possible, so they can work to their highest potential. Maintaining The Tangerine Grove is one way that I can do that.” The Tangerine Grove is open to students Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. and from 4 -5 p.m.
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Dr. Malwina Popiołek’s Infodemia Fake News lecture
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International Education Utica College.
On Nov. 10, Dr. Malwina Popiołek, a visiting scholar from Poland, spoke about fake news in Poland’s mainstream media during COVID-19 and explained how the media environment has changed globally.
During the lecture, Popiołek presented her research of Polish fake news, disinformation and misinformation found in the media. The research, conducted by herself, Monika Hapek, a Ph.D student, and Dr. Marzena Barańska, all from Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, examined a total of 101 pieces of false information made during the COVID-19 pandemic between January and September 2020.
Popiołek’s lecture was held in Macfarlane Auditorium and hosted by the Office of
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At the beginning of the lecture, Popiołek explained the difference between disinformation in the media, and misinformation in the media. Popiołek said disinformation and misinformation are divided into two categories because disinformation is made on purpose, while misinformation is usually accidental/ unintentional.
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Out of the 101 pieces of false information examined, 26 of the pieces were from opinion-forming news media.
The study also found that for the total percentage of false information published in opinion-forming news media, 25.74% of it came from the mainstream media in Poland. According to the study, most of the fake news in Poland during 2020 came during March and April, at the time the pandemic first became prominent in the country. In terms of total false news content, among 101 false news items found, 77 (76.26%) were classified as socio-political, 13 (12.87%) as medical, 6 (5.94%) as political (local), and 5 (4.95%) as having an entertainment character. “The whole media environment has changed,” Popiołek said. “The problem is not just in Poland or America, but it is a problem all over the world.” Popiołek also said that social media is often a main source of news for journalists, which could sometimes lead to certain misinformation being published. One thing that is used in both the United States and
Poland are fact-checkers. These organizations examine and find what media is true or false, and label as such. However, even though factcheckers are legal, Popiołek doesn’t like the idea of them anymore. “I used to think fact-checking was a good idea,” Popiołek said. “But now, it gives organizations more power for censorship.” At the end of the lecture, a Q&A session began, where those in attendance asked about either the lecture itself, or made comments regarding their own research that they wanted to share with her. “I was initially shocked,” Popiołek said after someone asked her initial reaction to what she found during her research. “I think it will only get worse from here.” If you are interested in reading “Infodemia – an analysis of fake news in Polish news portals and traditional media during the Coronavirus pandemic,” you can visit https://dadun.unav.edu/ handle/10171/62207.
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Commuter students allowed back into residence halls of the fact that I drive to campus.” According to Crowe, there was no strategy or requirements specifically for commuter students to have them back in the residential halls. Students are still required to sign in when visiting and follow pre-COVID guidelines. “We can always return restrictions if we see a rise in our positive cases,” Crowe said. “We can go back to the previous policies and safety protocols - because we can identify whatever change we made, the restriction we lifted, as the source that may have had a direct impact on those numbers.”
From left, Leola Beck ’25, Karrie Kosier ’25 and Lila Vega ’25 during their nightly game of pool. /Photo: Alexandria Leland ◊ MICKALE THOMPSON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTER The Utica College administration has eased up on some COVID-19 restrictions in the past few weeks, which included allowing commuter students to visit students living in residence halls. According to Vice President for Emergency Management Shad Crowe, the difficult part of planning and enforcing COVID-19 related policies from an administrative standpoint is trying to predict where we’re going to be and that is really tough. While looking at other institutions similar to Utica College, officials look at what type of policies they’re following, what their logic is behind those policies and whether we should apply them at Utica College. This depends on several factors including the number of COVID-19 cases on campus and in nearby communities, Crowe said.
“It’s tough to predict, but we’ve been able to pivot as you see,” Crowe said. “This gradual move towards reducing these restrictions, maybe not completely lifted, but adjusted as we try to give everyone the best college experience possible, and still do our best to keep everyone safe and healthy at the same time.” There were many factors that influenced the decision to have commuters back in the residential halls. In past academic terms, Utica College experienced 25-30 active cases at a time and now cases have dropped to around 3-6. The student population vaccination rate that is approaching 96% was one of those factors. “Every week, I get two or three more people who have been vaccinated,” Crowe said. “Thus, the greater part of our community, including commuters, have been vaccinated so they have the same level of protection that
others have.” Many commuter students were happy with the news allowing them back into dorm rooms, including senior Odalis Garcia, whose best friend and friends live in dorm rooms on campus. “I know that it was to protect the safety of others, but it made me sad knowing that I couldn’t pop in to see my friends whenever I wanted,” Garcia said. Some, however, felt that the policies were not thought out properly. “It shouldn’t have mattered that I was a commuter student going into the dorms, either way I was going to be with the same people,” senior Corinne Ciaccia said. “It also caused more issues because commuters were going into the dorms anyways but had to feel like they were doing something wrong. As a student who pays tuition, I should be allowed to go to the residence halls regardless
Crowe said having commuter students back in the residential halls and interacting with friends and making connections is very important. “It is important because friends are a reciprocal support mechanism for everyone,” Crowe said. “When you are friends with people who don’t reside on campus and they can come to visit you and relax with you in the residence halls, they meet and interact with people which creates networking and making new friends. There are so many benefits not just to the classroom but the social networking side of the college is just as important.” Many students, like resident assistant Amara ClementeJohnson, say the college is doing a good job keeping the college safe. “While some students may not have liked the policies implemented, they were designed to keep the community safe,” ClementeJohnson said. “I do think that the decision to require masks in the residential halls and to not allow off-campus guests kept the infection rate of COVID-19 low.”
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made by his children and a photo fondly placed of his old Volkswagen bus.
Utica College announced the appointment of Richard Racioppa as the new Interim Assistant Dean of Students and Campus Life on Wednesday, Nov. 10 through the Morning Mention. Most recently, he worked alongside the athletic department in the Clark Athletic Center for studentathlete success, before being approached for a new role. Remnants of his athletic roots linger throughout the office. A tall desk of computer monitors and a telephone is perched above a treadmill, which allows for several ideas to flow, according to Racioppa. “I think Rich will do very well in his new position,” Associate Athletic Director Jim Murnane said. “He is easy to work with and is extremely competent.” Having several years of experience working with different facets of student life, such as retention and advising, created a sense of comfort because the new position combines these experiences into a singular role, according to Racioppa.
During his time attending Utica College, Racioppa worked as a student coordinator for newstudent orientation and was introduced to his wife, Melissa, who is an assistant professor of psychology-child life.
Photo: Isabella Hudziak “The other nice thing is, because I’ve been here as long as I have, and because of the way that my supervisors have allowed me to develop here, they’ve put me in a position where I am able to see how things in one area affect things in another area,” Racioppa said. “So it gives you a kind of macro-level view and that’s necessary if you’re going to be able to make substantial changes.” Located in Strebel 206, Racioppa’s office is lit by three lamps, one proudly secured at a thrift store. The walls are decorated with blackand-white photographs, art
“Utica College has always played a very prominent role in our lives,” Richard Racioppa, a ‘93 Public Relations alum, said in the 2019 UC Love Stories magazine article. “I returned to UC in 2006 after receiving my degree in public relations and have been working with student success and retention since then.” The Interim Assistant Dean of Students and Campus Life role focuses on student engagement, residential life, and the policies and procedures involved, according to the Morning Mention announcement. “One of the things I am hoping to do in this role is to really work with the offices on campus and coordinate our efforts to make sure that the students are meeting
their needs,” Racioppa said about the stresses college students face regularly. “That their concerns are being addressed and to try and make sure that these areas are running as efficiently as they can.” Racioppa said he hopes to increase student engagement on campus by working closely with other offices on campus and streamline effective communication with the parents of students. “We clearly want to be able to partner with the parents, we know that they know their students better than everybody and the more effective we can be in that area, I think the more likely we are to have students that have successful semesters and be better students for it,” Racioppa said. Outside of the office, Racioppa is an avid aquatics and volleyball fan. He has taught lifeguard training for over 10 years to be involved with the Utica College community. Racioppa has also taken up long distance running for relaxation.
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who can meet with faculty and discuss qualifications.
The Utica College TRiO program is designed to help qualifying students succeed in completing their degree with guided assistance through mentorship, tutoring and personal development workshops.
Retention and Academic Support Coordinator Jasper Wojtach is a former TRiO alumni and is grateful of the resources and success this program has provided her in the past.
Students who meet the specific criteria of either low-income, first-generation and/or having documented disabilities can become involved by filling out an interest form by visiting uica. edu/trio, or stopping by the offices located in Hubbard Hall. The doors are always open to interested students
“I think my favorite part of this job is that in many ways it feels like coming home,” Wojtach said. “The TRiO program at my alma mater is one of the main reasons I was able to graduate and being able to give back means the world to me.” This program strives to provide students with the opportunity
Photo: Matthew Breault to overcome the battles of generational, structural and systemic barriers when it comes to achieving a higher education. With continued support by every individual in
the program, it gives students that extra push with their academics. “TRiO’s goal, first and foremost, is to prepare SEE TRIO PG. 8
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Film Review: The Premiere of Utica: The Last Refuge ◊ HOLLIE DAVID FEATURES EDITOR Utica: The Last Refuge is a documentary directed by Loch Phillipps that shares the powerful story of the Azein family making a new life in Utica after spending years in an Ethiopian refugee camp. It also highlights The Center for Refugees in Utica and what they do to help the refugee population. The documentary, which premiered at the Stanley Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 13, takes the watcher on an emotional journey from the first steps the family takes off their plane, to over one year later and how they continue to progress in their new home. The first time the Azein family is seen is their arrival at Syracuse International Airport. The family of four does not know very much English and they share one suitcase between them. Once they arrive at their starter apartment, one of the first things their guide shows the father is how to turn on the gas stove for cooking and to inform him that it is the most dangerous thing there. As we continue to follow their journey and watch them progress, it is clear that there are many ups and downs with this new life and home. The language barrier can cause a struggle and money can be tight in the beginning, but one thing that was seen immensely in the film is how hard-working and persevering the families are, as no one gives up. Even after all of the hardships and TRIO FROM PG. 7 students to tackle life after graduation and to pursue success, which can look different for every person,” Wojtach said. SGA first-year President Kyle Mitchell, who is a first generation college student and participant in the TRiO program, has his own goals for the remainder of the
provided to The Center per refugee, this caused a financial blow. But even with this setback, they continue to push through hardships and help as many people as they can.
In the Stanley Theatre while the audience is getting ready to watch the premiere. /Photo: Hollie David struggles they have been through, someone is always smiling. “When you build a system of kindness, you build something that lasts and makes the kindness more profound,” Phillipps said during Q&A after the premiere. Throughout the documentary, viewers also get to see different refugees and hear about their journeys along with learning more about The Center in Utica and everything they do. The Center works very closely with all of the refugee families and helps find housing, teaches a plethora of important skills and helps to find jobs in the community. Several of the workers at The Center are refugees who want to continue to help people in the same way someone helped them when they first arrived. We follow the story of Hassan Abbas, a Palestinian from Iraq, who works at The Center. The documentary showed his emotional journey to becoming an American citizen.
these guys went through is a big thing,” said David Chanatry, a co-producer of the documentary and Utica College professor. “This film is a humanitarian story, an economic story and a survivor story.” The city of Utica is home to thousands of refugees who The Center has helped to resettle throughout the years. The number comes out to more than 16,000 refugees since its creation in 1979. The Center provides new refugees with resources to start building lives in the city of Utica. This includes finding housing, helping to secure jobs and hosting a variety of classes. Refugees who have resettled here help to build and strengthen the community by fixing homes, starting local businesses and creating a sense of community, according to The Center’s website.
“We take it all for granted and to imagine what all of
The documentary highlighted some of the struggles The Center has faced starting in 2017 with new legislation surrounding refugees and the amount that can be resettled in the country. As funds are
semester. Currently, he is working towards becoming a TRiO mentor and tutor.
advantage of TRiO resources and be an advocate for all students.”
“My first goal this year for TRiO is to grow its enrollment number and add more students to the program,” Mitchell said. “My second goal for the program would be to continue hosting social events for TRiO students and on a more personal level, I would like to see myself take
Tutor Gigi Demir said whether it be from mentors and advisors or from the other fellow TRiO students, you are constantly being supported and held up by everyone who is in this program. Demir assists with studying,
students managing
“The good folks at The Center are working tirelessly to help integrate people into society but the pipeline is broken because over the last few years, the program has been cut back substantially,” Chanatry said. During a Q&A after the documentary, Shelly Callahan, executive director of The Center, said things were starting to look up with new legislation regarding refugees and The Center is strong. “We are here, we are fully functional and we are so excited to do the work we get to do,” Callahan said. Overall, the story of Utica: The Last Refuge was thoughtprovoking and did an excellent job at shedding light on an issue that is so large in the community. There are many different problems and battles that these families face that people often don’t realize, from something as large as a language barrier to as small as lighting a gas stove. With the help of The Center, Utica can remain a safe haven for those in need. “You are never going to know everything about every culture, but understanding filters helps allow for a better understanding of the world,” Callahan said. organization skills, classwork and any area that someone needs help in. She offers advice and tips on how to study material better and prepares students for upcoming classwork. “I want students to not struggle alone and feel as if they have a family to rely on, because they do,” Demir said. “We are just waiting for them.”
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BSU provides decades of service to Utica College ◊ JASMINE BIGDOSKI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
on campus this semester, including the annual “Fright the Fashion Show” on Oct. 29. Other BSU events that have been held in recent years include Apollo Night, the annual Kwanzaa Banquet, Growing Up Black Fishbowl, which was a discussion or lesson on the culture and how skin color can impact someone’s everyday life, and Lessons Without Borders, a collaboration with the diversity committee.
The Black Student Union was founded at Utica College in 1969 and holds the same purpose and views today that it did when it was originally conceived. Next month, the annual Kwanzaa celebration returns after COVID-19 forced the event to go virtual last year. The 32nd Kwanzaa banquet is scheduled from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Dec. 4 in the Library Concourse. The BSU is also hosting a Paint n’ Sip as part of Celestial Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Dec. 3 in Strebel Lounge. Both events are free and open to anyone who would like to attend. The mission of the organization is to facilitate better communication between Black students and the administration at Utica College. The students who are a part of the BSU know that they have each other for support and have a place where they can openly discuss issues they may face. Club members said the organization has evolved throughout the years, but the intent of the club has not changed. “It is a sanctuary for minorities to be able to express themselves and what sorts of issues need to be addressed,” said Alma Jasencic, the club’s public relations officer. “BSU
The 2019 Kwanzaa celebration included ceremonial candle lighting. /Photo: Mark Kovacs hosts a plethora of events discussing racism, culture appropriation, inequality, conversations about self care, etc.” BSU President Isabella Gilbert said a student does not have to be Black to join the club. “Everyone is welcome, all support is welcome,” Gilbert said. Since Utica College is a predominantly white institution, having an outlet where students can address issues on race, equality and racism is a necessity, BSU Vice President Amara ClementeJohnson said. “It is important to have a place to be able to deal with racism and have a safe place to vocalize grievances,”
Clemente-Johnson said. The club has a long history at Utica College. In May 1969, students organized a sit-in in the Library Concourse and demanded that the college offer more resources for students of color. Some of the demands included hiring faculty of color, integrating a Black advisor in the Dean of Students’ office, starting a Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship and offering a Black studies booklist in the library, according to the e-board members. Today, the BSU continues to advocate for positive change on campus and strives to culturally educate and enrich students and the community. The
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The e-board is pleased with the membership growth in recent years and encourages others to become involved. The club also considers it important to ensure that there is some educational value in the organization. While the organization educates those who may not understand the hardships that many African Americans students face, it also sheds light on issues African American in general face everyday. “BSU is important for many reasons, one being education,” Gilbert said. “In order to build awareness of racial injustices and issues, one must educate themselves on those issues. BSU serves that purpose too and builds awareness on such issues.” Anyone interested in joining the club can visit its PioHub page for more information.
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Utica College Archives: A historical treasure
◊ CHARLES BUCKLEY TANGERINE CLERK
Utica College has become known for many things in its 75 years of existence. Its graduating classes, its faculty, its academic departments for different majors and more. However, there is one hidden gem among all of it that isn’t well known. Tucked away in the Library Concourse below the library is the Utica College Archives
department. The department is responsible for collecting, maintaining and even helping patrons find archived sources related to anything from the college’s history.
“It is the final repository where people go to gather information on the history of Utica College,” said Anne Flynn, director of Utica College Archives. Flynn oversees the college archives and helps those who
need to find certain historical information, whether it is for projects or just general curiosity. According to Flynn, her job involves and consists mostly of four topics of work. The first topic is collecting and preserving, which is constantly adding on to the archives as well as handling things that have been in the archives for years.
“Sometimes, the records are in fragile condition,” Flynn said. “Rare or one of a kind requiring meticulous handling of the documents. Frequently, I wear white gloves, particularly when handling photos, negatives or slides. By wearing the gloves, I can avoid scratches, fingerprints on the delicate materials.” Flynn agrees that the archive SEE ARCHIVES PG. 10
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Album Review- LIVE.LOVE.A$AP ◊ ALEXIS LYGA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
At long last, one of the greatest hip hop mixtapes of all time has been added to streaming platforms in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. LIVE.LOVE.A$AP is the project that put superstar A$AP Rocky on the map. It served as a blueprint for the cloud rap, experimental Harlem sound that came to follow. Rocky has since released three projects on all platforms and left his cult of fans yearning for the classic mixtape to be more easily accessible. A$AP Rocky is an artist who found his voice early in his career and this mixtape is the proof. Even listening to the tape a decade after its original release, it stands tall with the rest of the music it preceded. His deserved confidence and swag melt over hypnotic beats that round out his music more than many other rappers who rely more upon stripped down ARCHIVES FROM PG. 9 department is useful in ways of keeping the history of Utica College alive from its start back in 1946. They are always on the lookout for more things to add to the archives and their most recent collection being on the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last year, I initiated a COVID-19 collection where I collected hundreds of documents on how UC responded to the pandemic, collecting, organizing and centrally locating them for future researchers,” Flynn said. “I am constantly on watch to add items to our collection reviewing our policy and asking myself: Does this relate to the history of Utica College?” Another topic of work that Flynn does for the archives is helping and assisting researchers that need
Artists like A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean and Isaiah Rashad continue to prove that patience is a virtue and deliver art that is always worth the wait.
Photo: LIVE.LOVE.A$AP album cover trap beats and 808’s. Rocky’s charisma is infectious and what has made him the icon that he is. I once read that A$AP Rocky has “…a cult artist’s core with a superstar aura,” and I had never been able to find a better way to describe him. His cult following, including myself, hangs on his every movement and waits years at a time for new music. In today’s industry, many artists are able to push out multiple projects per year, but for those artists who make more than projects, masterpieces even, we sit idly by for years at a time awaiting new projects. information from specific years or certain events. However, some material is restricted access and causes the department to withhold some information from students. “I assist researchers in using the archives and answering questions about the college,” Flynn said. “I explain pertinent restrictions to potential users and apply the restrictions equitably. I answer all reasonable inquiries about archival holdings, maintain and follow up with our loan guidelines. It has been especially busy with the 75th Anniversary.” Flynn also handles other jobs for the department such as marketing, where she always tries to spread awareness about the Archive’s existence. “Oftentimes, I will collect and display materials for a display case in the library,”
This tape provides us with the first collaboration between Rocky and TDE rapper, ScHoolboy Q, which then gave way to a fruitful friendship between the two. Together, they have since released hits like “PMW,” “Hands on the Wheel,” “Electric Body,” and more tracks that true fans often consider favorites. The two, who hail from opposite coasts and rep them both wholeheartedly, have undeniable chemistry. They both have effortless swag that exudes through every one of their collaborations. On LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, they share the spot on “Brand New Guy,” where they glide over a classic A$AP Rocky type beat. The beat features soft vocals mixed with consistent bass and breaks where deep vocals take over, a staple in older Rocky works. They Flynn said. “Currently, there is an exhibit of Utica College commemorating the 75th Anniversary in the upper level of the library along with a display in the entrance of all of the buildings from the original Oneida Square Campus.” Flynn’s interest in history is what got her to decide to work in archives, along with her interest in Utica College as a whole. It’s important for the information to be preserved for researchers and current patrons, Flynn said. “These last several years have been very exciting ones with tons of history being made here on campus whether it be building construction, the final separation from Syracuse University, the collapse of the dome and of course the COVID-19 collection just to name a few items,” Flynn said. “All of this historic information was identified and preserved for the historical records of
end the track by sharing the final verse and trading bars or even portions of bars. This method of collaboration is a personal favorite and speaks to the effortlessness of their connection and confidence in themselves. They compliment each other’s sounds and are able to move from topic to topic with ease.
The mixtape also includes the singles “Peso” and “Purple Swag,” which are credited to catapulting Rocky to success and include many of the aforementioned early era Rocky characteristics. This beautiful trip of a mixtape brings acid to the sober mind and provides a path for many New York artists with whom Rocky has shared his success. Now that we officially have LIVE.LOVE. A$AP, there is nothing left for the mob of fans to do, but wait until Rocky’s next album which has been teased since the release of his most recent album in May of 2018.
Utica College. Utica College is definitely a college on the move.” Flynn said one of the most interesting aspects of her job is ensuring information is archived for future researchers and also working with members of the college community who are doing research for projects or other assignments. “Oftentimes, when I am looking for information for someone, it is a good learning opportunity for me,” Flynn said. Those interested in going to the archive department and seeing some of the historical information it has to offer, can find it in room 130 in the lower level of the library. It can be seen directly from across the way from the Helpdesk. For more information contact Anne Flynn at aflynn@utica. edu.
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Construction permit moves WEDJ a step closer to FM (Originally published on November 19, 1976.) ◊ PEGGY ODENBACH LAYOUT EDITOR Visions of going FM have danced in their heads and alas their dreams have come true. WEDJ is finally going FM. According to Bruce Brodsky, assistant director of development and WEDJ advisor, WEDJ received from the FCC a construction permit for a new Class D (10 watt) noncommercial, educational FM broadcast station in Utica. The FCC reviewed and ap proved of WEDJ’s application to go FM after there were no responses to a legal ad put in the local papers. There were no other competing applications submitted, said Brodsky. The construction permit is good for one year from October 29, 1976.
The station will be transmitted throughout the city of Utica on 90.7 on the FM dial Call letters are now being decided, said Brodsky. Norm · Bernstein, stati.m engineer, Bob Feldman, general manager and Brodsky will list five different sets of call letters in order of Preference to send to the FCC by the end of this week, he said. The next step is to fill out the application for an FM license, said Brodsky, and to order equipment. Expenditures for new equipment for WEDJ are estimated to be between $3000 and $4000, according to Brodsky. At the present time $3,000 has been allocated by Utica College and $300 has been donated to the gift fund for the radio station by an alumnus, he said. The station also hopes to get outside donations and to raise money through raffles such as the one held this
In celebration of The Tangerine’s 75th anniversary, we will highlight past stories in each issue. week. Savings in their regular operating budget will be used to repair older equipment, said Brogsky. In order to go FM, WEDJ must purchase an FM 10 watt transmitter, tuner, 40 foot antenna, compressor and an emergency broadcast system tuner and alarm. Brodsky said all of the present equipment in the station can be used. Additional equipment donated by WIBX will also be used, he said. Brodsky also said that WEDJ is working with various academic and administrative personnel to formulate different programs. The entire Utica community is welcome
to make suggestions for programs, he said. Norman Bernstein, a 1969 graduate of Utica College, a first class FCC radio/telephone license, will direct all construction and do all the electrical work. All station personnel will get third class licenses to operate the FM station. “Norm is the man behind the whole thing,” said Brodsky. “If it wasn’t for him, the station wouldn’t be going FM,” he added. Brodsky, however, would make no prediction as to when the station will finally be ready to broadcast over FM waves.
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UC Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey off to impressive start Golden Flyers in another conference matchup on Nov. 19. That game will take place at 7 p.m. in Rochester. Women’s Ice Hockey
Georgie Santullo /Photo: Jeff Pexton ◊ MATT ROBINSON STAFF WRITER ◊ JEFFREY KOPEK CONTRIBUTING WRITER The men’s and women’s ice hockey teams opened up season play in the UCHC conference last month and both have demonstrated superior play throughout the season so far. Each team has already established a 4-0 record in conference play, while the men are currently 5-1 and the women are 4-1 overall. Men’s Ice Hockey The men’s ice hockey team opened up their UCHC schedule play against nationally ranked Arcadia University, Lebanon Valley College, Chatham University and Stevenson University. Over the course of the team’s four-game winning streak, the Pioneers have outscored their opponents 36-5. On Nov. 15, the team also came in ranked at #2 in the USCHO national ranking polls, one spot up from the previous two weeks which had the Pioneers at #3. Holding the #2 spot in a national ranking is an extraordinary accomplishment, especially when the #2 ranking is the highest the men’s team has been ranked in program history. “We certainly have the talent, we have speed, we got some pretty good depth, it’s just consistency and removing the big mistakes,” head coach Gary Heenan said.
The story of the season so far has been the talent and skill of their defense. However, allowing them to move pucks quickly through the defensive and neutral zone has caused success on the offensive side of the puck. Not only is the team ranked #2 in the country, but they have also been the nation’s highest goal scoring team. Brandon Osmundson, a junior forward, has contributed to the success of offensive scoring by leading the team in points as a freshman, as well as leading the nation in scoring for all rookies. This year as a junior has been no different, as he has contributed six goals and seven assists for a total of 13 points through the Pioneers’ first six games. Osmundson said the team’s deep roster has been its biggest strength so far this season. “We are averaging seven goals a game and have the ability to boost that number even more,” Osmundson said. “Out of the eight players averaging over a point per game, seven of them are forwards. Our defensive depth has been shown already as eight out of our nine defensemen have at least recorded a point. Even though they have scored points, one thing that may go unnoticed is their shotblocking ability. Every game we have at least two or three big blocked shots by our defense that has prohibited a scoring chance.” Next up for the men’s ice hockey team is the Nazareth
The women’s ice hockey team has come out on top against conference opponents Arcadia University and King’s College and are looking to keep the momentum moving forward into the weekend. During the last few games, the women have been putting on a clinic on both the offensive and defensive side of the puck. After allowing five goals in the first game to Elmira, the Pioneers outscored Arcadia University and King’s College in the next four games 34-0. Coach Dave Clausen has been impressed with the team and is expecting the same throughout the season. “We’ve been able to outmatch our opponents,” Clausen said. “We have played so much offense and have been possessing the puck so well that our opponents have not had a lot of opportunities to score.” Having success can give the team a ton of confidence heading into the bulk of the season. Team bonding and making sure everyone is on the same page is key for the Pioneers. “We have a big team and only four rookies this season, so there is a lot of chemistry on and off the ice already,” Clausen said. “I think a big part of our success so far is that we are supporting one another at all times and
really putting our trust in one another.” Senior forward Georgie Santullo has been putting up phenomenal numbers, including becoming the first player in program history to record a hat trick in 3 consecutive games, while scoring 11 goals and six assists. Sophomore goaltender Angela Hawthorne also has been impressive, not allowing a single goal in over 142 minutes on the ice. “I think we have been doing a great job at taking what we work on in practice and applying it in game situations,” Santullo said. “Our practices have been extremely competitive and we are pushing each other to be better every single day. This team is full of highly skilled players, but more importantly, we have just been outworking our opponents.” Much like Osmundson said about the men’s team, the women are seeing point contributions from everyone in uniform. “There has been a lot of scoring over the last few games and it is coming from every line which goes to show the depth we have,” Santullo said. “The coaches have been able to try out different line combinations over the last few weeks and figure out how to make every line successful.” The women will be taking on Stevenson University on Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 on the road. The last time these two met, it ended in a 4-4 tie on Feb. 2, 2020.
Brandon Osmundson /Photo: Joey Domizio
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Latest on COVID-19 testing for student-athletes ◊ MATTHEW ROBINSON STAFF WRITER Last season, athletes at Utica College were required to test for COVID-19 three times a week. Later on in the year, the testing protocols switched and became rapid testing before games, matches or meets. Now that the majority of student-athletes are vaccinated against COVID-19, some wonder if student-athletes are still on such a rigid testing schedule. According to Emergency Management Director Shad Crowe, all testing protocols by the NCAA and Empire 8 remain the same. That is, athletes are required to test three times a week if the sport is in season. Keeping the positive cases at a minimum is the number one priority and the college
has done well with keeping the numbers relatively low. As seen by President Casamento’s latest statistical update as of Oct. 27, the college’s positivity rate remains below 1%. It also helps that local numbers are declining, which could mean normalcy is right around the corner for the Utica College athletes. “Oneida County’s numbers have plateaued and have been dropping gradually,” Crowe said. ”We have not had too many cases of athletes testing positive. If there’s a case, we will follow all guidelines by the school, state and county.” Many student-athletes didn’t enjoy taking COVID-19 tests three times per week last year. Junior soccer player Fred Holmes wasn’t thrilled with waking up earlier sometimes to get tested, but at the end
of the day, he knew it was done to ensure safety. “I remember last year the testing for athletes was more intense, but now I feel like athletes know to get tested because it feels like a routine at this point,” Holmes said. “There hasn’t seemed to be a problem with anyone testing positive so I hope everything keeps going as smoothly as it is.” As cold weather is approaching in Utica and some winter teams have begun their seasons, there is some hope that protocols with events will ease up shortly and things will feel more “normal” again. “Cases at the school have been relatively low, which gives me a couple indications that, number one, vaccines are working and number two, people are being responsible when they should be,” Crowe
said. Since the beginning of the fall semester, the athletic training room, locker rooms, weight lifting areas and other facilities have been gradually opening up to a fuller capacity. Having that taken away last year was unfortunate for students and athletes and many are grateful athletic facilities are open again. “It feels great to be able to lift in the dome with the whole team at once,” sophomore lacrosse player Jeff Kopek said. “It will be a great advantage for us going into the spring having the dome to use during the winter, which includes the turf field and track as well. One of the better things that comes to mind is that we don’t have to wear a mask while we are playing, which will feel a lot more comfortable.”
The Pioneers are going bowling after securing a winning season category. Just eight teams found their way into the selection, including fellow Empire 8 foe, SUNY Brockport. Each game will be played on Nov. 20. “It’s very difficult in Division III to get to the postseason and every year it’s our goal… to be able to play a week 11,” Faggiano said. “These games get more and more coverage and there’s Division III programs across the country going, wait a minute, what do they got going on out there? So, it’s definitely a big deal that we’ll play another week.” The UC Football team is bowl eligible for the first time since 2018. /Photo: Jeff Pexton ◊ ROBERT STEVENS SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR The Utica College Pioneers (6-4) football team will put an 11th game in their schedule after being selected to compete in the ECAC’s Scotty Whitelaw Bowl on Saturday,
Nov. 20. The Pioneers will make their fourth bowl game appearance in program history against Grove City College (7-3) with game time slated for noon.
bowl game,” head coach Blaise Faggiano said. “That’s quite an accomplishment and we’re just so excited about that.”
“We’re certainly excited to have our program’s fourth
Utica’s ECAC bowl game will be one of just four in that
ECAC Bowl Games
Bowl History This will be the fourth chance the Pioneers will get to hoist a postseason trophy. Most notably, their last bowl game appearance ended with the program’s first bowl game victory over Ithaca College back in 2018. This year marks three years since Utica SEE PIONEERS PG. 14
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PIONEERS FROM PG. 13 College was victorious in the Scotty Whitelaw Bowl, 44-42. This appearance also marks the fourth time the program has competed in an ECAC bowl game in the last eight years. Their previous appearances occurred in both 2014 and 2016, where the Pioneers came home empty handed. Obtaining Bowl Eligibility Against the Cardinals Utica came off its 35-14 victory over St. John Fisher, which pushed them to their sixth victory and opened the door for bowl selection. Totaling a season-high 381 rushing yards, the Pioneers looked unstoppable having 5.8 yards per carry and scoring all five of their touchdowns on the ground. “First and foremost, you gotta love our senior captain Tim Hogan,” Faggiano said. “On senior day, he really had a great day. He ran hard and made plays on special teams. So, I’m particularly happy for him.”
The Utica College Football team celebrates their 20-3 New York State Tool Believe Bowl victory vs. SUNY Morrisville 20-3. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant Hogan got his first career hat trick as he found the back of the endzone three times on 112 yards rushing. James Salles continued to showcase his talents as the freshman back also ran one score in
off a team-high 159 yards. Their third leading rusher with 45 yards, senior Jamarious Morgan, led the team with 9 yards per carry. Defensively, Utica limited the Cardinals to just 197
total yards. The secondary was lockdown, allowing only 46 yards through the air on just five completions. This essentially turned Fisher’s game one-dimensional. Utica College was led by Empire 8 co-defensive player of the week, graduate student Kwasi Addo, who finished his senior day with a team-high 13 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss and a timely forced fumble. Facing Off Against Grove City The Pioneers will be traveling to a new area to face their newest foe, Grove City College. Averaging 36.8 points per game, the Wolverines enter the game after shutting out Thiel College, 56-0. The Wolverines will look to their three-headed monster, consisting of Clayton Parrish, Nico Flati and Zach Trusky in the backfield to pull out the victory. “We are going to try and get on their field Friday afternoon, so the guys can get used to their site,” Faggiano said. “I love that moment when we get on the bus and take our show on the road.”
The Utica College Football team during the national anthem before the New York State Tool Believe Bowl Game vs. SUNY Morrisville. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
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Megan Chamberlain: UCFH’s new all-time saves leader
Goalie Megan Chamberlain is now UCFH’s all-time saves leader. /Photo: Jeff Pexton ◊ EMILY JOSS SPORTS EDITOR The Pioneers rolled past Houghton College on Oct. 23 for their eighth win of the season, but for senior Megan Chamberlain, the game was more than just a win. Following four saves in that game, Chamberlain reached the top of the record books standing tall, second-to-none as Utica College women’s field hockey all-time saves record holder. Just four years ago, the freshman walked onto campus wide eyed and ready to work for any role head coach Nikki Kieffer had to offer her. “The competitive athlete inside of me was ready to go to work and fight for a spot,” Chamberlain said. “But I also knew that I would respect
whatever role I was given.” Little did she know the spot was practically hers before she even put the uniform on. “Since her first day, maybe even since her recruiting visit, Meg has been someone who just eats, sleeps and breathes all things UC and UCFH in particular,” Kieffer said. Long-time teammate and graduate student Sabrina Whitehouse had the same feeling. “When Megan came in as a freshman, the first thing I noticed about her was how passionate and excited she was to be a part of UCFH,” Whitehouse said. “She was sweet, hardworking, enthusiastic and always willing to put in extra work to become better.” Fresh out of high school, a young Chamberlain only had
three years of experience in the sport she would excel at most. Chamberlain’s high school JV field hockey coach, Jeanne Chirgwin, remembered how athletic Chamberlain was on her first day of being a member of the field hockey team. Recalling, much like Kieffer, her drive to be better each and every day, right from the start. “We needed a goalie that year,” Chirgwin said. “We put Megan in the goalie pads and that was the beginning of an amazing career for Megan.” As a high school junior, Megan was selected as a Second Team Conference All Star, and in her senior year, she was selected as a First Team Conference All Star and team captain. “As a coaching staff, we
were fortunate to have someone able to help encourage all the best from those around her,” Chirgwin said. “Our Queensbury field hockey coaching staff and athletic department are so proud of Megan’s many accomplishments.” Even yet, there was no way to know for sure just how great Chamberlain would become in the next four years of collegiate field hockey. Some players, though, just have something about them. Something that says, ‘they’re going to be something special.’ Kieffer recognized this far too easily in Chamberlain’s first season. “Sometimes, you can just pick out who those players are going to be, the ones SEE UCFH PG. 16
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UCTANGERINE.COM “Her hard work and drive to be the best for the team paid off and it was a surprise to no one that she would go down in the books as the best,” Whitehouse said. “She is the epitome of a great athlete and friend and I’m so happy that she got to leave her mark on UCFH in more ways than one.”
Senior teammate Lexi Scaccia celebrates with goalie Megan Chamberlain as she becomes the all-time saves leader in Utica College Field Hockey History. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant UCFH FROM PG. 15 who would give up absolutely everything they have to give anything to their teammates,” Kieffer said. “We knew that she was going to be that person.” In addition to her all-time saves ranking, Chamberlain is on the leaderboards in eight other categories. This all came from the hard work she dedicated to herself and her team everyday. “She’s the player and teammate every team wants to have and every team needs to have,” Kieffer said. “To be good on the field, but still thinking it wasn’t good enough so you ask for extra work during the week before and after practice, that’s not something everyone does. It’s special.”
the best way possible, she didn’t care about breaking a record or being the best, she cared about her whole team and she cared about something that affected more than just her.”
is just extremely rewarding,” Chamberlain said. “I truly love this program so much, so to be able to leave my name in the record book and knowing I made an impact is all I could have ever asked for.”
Thankfully, they were a couple saves off and Chamberlain instead, became the best all-time goalie in the following game (her senior game) surrounded by friends, family and teammates following an overpowering Pioneer win.
“The best way to describe how it feels to hold this record is just extremely rewarding,” - Megan Chamberlain
“The best way to describe how it feels to hold this record
Chamberlain leaves an impact on UCFH in more ways than her athleticism.
Chamberlain will leave Utica College with a bachelor’s degree in business management and looks forward to finding an assistant coaching job, while completing her masters elsewhere. She leaves the field hockey field a legend and a leader, totaling 418 saves in her four year career. Chamberlain impressively achieved this record, while her junior season was only five games long. “There is nothing that I’m more thankful for at this stage of my life than the last four years I’ve spent here at Utica College being a studentathlete,” Chamberlain said. “I have learned so many life lessons and grew in so many ways and made so many of my teammates into friends that now feel like family to me.”
In the games leading up to Chamberlain securing the record, there was some discrepancy on whether or not she did it in their game against Hartwick three days prior (of which they lost). In thinking she had beaten the record that day, Kieffer recalled what it was like to congratulate her, claiming that her reaction spoke volumes about Chamberlain. “After the game, my assistant and I were congratulating her and she wanted nothing to do with the record,” Kieffer said. “Her exact words were ‘thank you, but I wanted to win.’ In
UCFH goalie Megan Chamberlain protects the goal in a game vs. Ithaca College. /Photo: Tori Risucci