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Utica College Esports joins ECC, Carbone Auditorium converted ◊ MATTHEW BREAULT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
the existing lighting and acoustics, it lent itself very well for a facility of this type and there were a lot of benefits to selecting this space.”
The Utica College Esports Club has accepted an invitation to join the East Coast Conference (ECC) Esports. In doing so, Carbone Auditorium, which is located inside of Bull Hall, will be converted into an Esports facility in the near future.
The cost of this facility is expected to be close to $500,000 and have completed construction by the start of the Fall 2022 semester if everything goes as planned, according to Carr.
Utica College announced the news on Feb. 1. Vice President for College Infrastructure and CIO at Utica College Matthew Carr has been part of this process for the past couple months working with Esports Club members and the college in deciding where this new Esports facility will be located. After months of discussion,
The reason for the facility’s delay is due to the supply shortages happening across the country. East Coast Conference (ECC) Esports logo /Photo: Utica College
the college decided on the Carbone Auditorium. “We looked at a number of different spaces across the
campus and we ultimately selected Carbone Auditorium as the ideal location, in large part due to its existing floor plan set up,” Carr said. “With
“Because of the selected location, the physical setup is already there for us and it’s really just adding the ability to utilize this type of equipment in the space,” Carr said. SEE ESPORTS PG. 5
Donor recognition renames several locations on campus ◊ ISABELLA HUDZIAK MANAGING NEWS EDITOR During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utica College has renamed three buildings, the track inside Hutton Sports & Recreation Center (Dome facility) and the career center in dedication to donors. Senior Advisor to the President and Board of Trustees member George Nehme said in fiscal year 2021, Utica College raised more than $7 million, which is also the largest single amount in private philanthropy in the college’s 75 year history. Some of the buildings have
already been renamed, while others are still awaiting their official ceremonies. “Beginning with Dr. Casamento when she was first hired as President for Advancement, it was the beginning of the college really focusing a lot of time, energy and effort on the cultivation of alumni and potential donors,” Nehme said. “Our program has matured over time.” The following buildings and spaces on campus have been renamed: -The Newman Center is now the Francis A. Wilcox Intercultural and Student
Organization Center -The Economic Crime and Justice Studies Building has been renamed Lauren and Cora Bull Hall -The Career and Professional Development Center is now the Jeremy C. Thurston ‘00 Center for Career Readiness -The Library Concourse will be renamed the John A. Donohue ‘57 Concourse -The track inside the Hutton Dome will be named after the late Lotis B. Howland -The former Newman Community Center transitioned into the Francis
A. Wilcox Intercultural and Student Organization Center with $900,000 from donors. The dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 8, attended by the immediate family of Wilcox and college community members. -The Economic Crime and Justice Studies building has been renamed Lauren and Cora Bull Hall. Lauren Bull, a ‘74 alumni and Board of Trustees member, and Cora, provided a $2 million gift to the college that contributed to the construction of the Pioneer Turf and Track and Field Complex. SEE CAMPUS PG. 4
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New Jewish Student Union focuses on recruiting and planning ◊ CHARLES BUCKLEY TANGERINE CLERK Some Utica College clubs are made for people with similar interests while others are used for just hangout spaces. Union clubs also exist on campus to help bring people together to learn about different cultures and faiths. One such club is the new Jewish Student Union. The JSU was started last semester by the recently elected Student Government Association (SGA) President Colby Kusinitz. Kusinitz decided to create the JSU, hoping that the student body would learn more about the
culture and faith of Judaism.
through the SGA.
“The JSU started shortly after the Muslim group gained campus approval, and I felt that the Jewish population on campus was very unrepresented,” Kusinitz said. “I had the idea shortly after Kwanzaa because I would like to have a traditional Jewish event like Passover on campus.”
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Ariel Gratch, a follower of the Jewish faith himself, is the club’s advisor.
Kusinitz said that like most clubs, JSU had to follow the same procedures. The procedures included finding a club faculty advisor, creating a constitution and becoming recognized by the college
Since the club just started last semester, Kusinitz said they are still working on recruiting and planning. “Hopefully in April, we can hold a traditional Passover Seder,” Kusinitz said. “I would also like to work with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on future events if possible.” Kusinitz hopes that as the club continues to recruit and plan, its member base will
grow and they can begin to look towards the next year for future events as well. “Maybe closer to December, we can host a dreidel tournament as well as other Jewish events and traditions,” he said. For those interested in joining the club, you can find the club roster on PioHub and request to join. You can also contact Kusinitz to express your interest through his email cokusini@utica.edu, which is also located on PioHub along with the other members’ contact information in the roster.
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Bull Hall, formerly known as the ECJS building, is one of the newly renamed buildings at Utica College /Photo: Alexandria Leland CAMPUS FROM PG. 1
The ceremony for this renaming will be held towards the end of the semester in May. According to Nehme, the college received a $2.35 million gift from the trust of Lotis B. Howland. The Board of Trustees decided to honor her generosity by renaming the track inside the Hutton Dome. The home of Common Grounds and the library has been renamed the John A. Donohue ‘57 Concourse in honor of the late alumnus and former member of the Board of Trustees. The college named spaces on campus in honor of individuals until 2004, when the college recognized the importance in reserving naming opportunities based on a record of philanthropy from the individual, Nehme
said. The previously known Career and Professional Development Center has been retitled the Jeremy C. Thurston ‘00 Center for Career Readiness. The official ceremony will take place towards the end of the semester in May. Thurston is the chair elect of the Board of Trustees and a member of the family responsible for Thurston Hall’s dedication in 2018, according to Nehme. “Jeremy comes from a very generous family, and he himself has been very generous, including resources that he directed for the renovation of the career center,” Nehme said. The process for getting a space on campus, interior or exterior, named or renamed has several steps. Recommendations are
made to President Laura Casamento, which the Board of Trustees must approve. While each space has varying levels of renovation or construction costs, the standard for a naming gift is when a donor is able to contribute one-third up to half the cost, Nehme said. The Utica College Science Center, unveiled in a ceremony last semester, has not been officially named. The Office of Advancement is working to renovate the vacant spaces in Gordon Science Center, Vice President of Infrastructure and CIO Matthew Carr said. “There is a possibility if someone provides a large enough donation, there might be a naming opportunity for the new science center,” Carr said. “Although their donations will be towards renovations of
the old building.” The work of the Office of Advancement towards engaging alumni through the channels of giving, volunteering, attending and connecting are an integral part of the college and often are overlooked by the student body, according to Nehme. “In that process of engagement, sometimes certain individuals who become involved in the college also have the benefit and the blessings of resources to help out in a significant way by contributing to establish a scholarship that benefits a current student, or giving us resources to help renovate a classroom or actually build a new building,” Nehme said. “It’s everything in between.”
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PAGE 5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 ESPORTS FROM PG. 1 “Our intention is to be ready by the fall semester. In large part, that is not so much the nature of the work, it’s because of the availability of the equipment. We have started to put our orders in with vendors but there is an excessively long wait time so we are just waiting on equipment to become available for us.” The Esports facility will include 24 Alienware desktop computer gaming stations and six consoles, creating 30 stations for the Esports Club team. Vice President of Esports Daniel Sportello felt nothing short of excitement when he heard the news about the upcoming facility changes. “The biggest surprise was understanding how this arena is going to open up thousands of eyes across the entire country,” Sportello
said. “We have a great team developing this project and I’m certain that Utica will be considered one of the most prominent Esports programs in the world in a short time.” Sportello, a disabled veteran who has struggled with mental health, credited Utica College for getting this done for the Esports club. Sportello also added that Esports has allowed the college to give an opportunity to others who may not participate in traditional sports like football, basketball or hockey. “Providing Esports and a new facility at Utica College allows for students to be totally included in a way that’s just like traditional athletics,” Sportello said. “Esports encompasses things like teamwork, leadership, responsibilities, overcoming adversity, problem solving, active critical thinking, strategy, working toward and so much more. Utica Esports
will strive to be more than just developing gamers into better gamers, we ultimately want to mentor and provide structure to our gamers that will allow them to become stronger students, adults, leaders and even employees.” Over the past few years, the college has experienced an enrollment decline, which has concerned the members of the UC community. Putting an emphasis on Esports not only can help the students who are on campus, but it can help recruitment and retention as well, according to Senior Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment Management Jeff Gates. Now that Utica College Esports is a member of a collegiate conference, this will provide the members of the club with more challenging intercollegiate competition. According to Sportello, joining this conference with 14 established Esports programs
UCTANGERINE.COM is one of the most important steps in launching the Utica Esports Club even further. “This will inevitably open up a large networking opportunity for Utica College and truthfully, this is only the beginning,” Sportello said. “Collegiate Esports is in its earliest stages and the trajectory of where it is going is an incredible sight. We are truly witnessing something special.” From 2019 until now, the Esports Club at Utica College has slowly made a name for themselves. The club has an Instagram (@uticaesports) where they post results from their gaming competitions, as well as some highlight reel action. “They have built this from the ground up in just a couple of years,” Carr said. “A lot of the credit goes to the Esports club for organically making this happen on their own.”
Information Center added in White Hall
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As the spring semester is now in full swing, Utica College’s SLCE office now offers a new information station where students are able to ask questions regarding classroom locations, upcoming events on campus and more. The new information station has opened up in White Hall as part of the SLCE Office’s goal in assisting the Utica College community in finding the answers to questions they may have, directions to locations they may be looking for and a way to bring back human interaction on campus. Director of Student Engagement Lauryn Moore said she is excited that this new feature is now available on campus. “Our hope is to use the semester to find the right locations to nail down an effective training program, compile questions students
are asking and then have the info station up and running for the new students that are first navigating their way around Utica’s campus,” Moore said. “There will be a friendly face always around to help you find your way.” Moore also said they are equipping all the students working at the information station to have “frequently asked questions” (FAQs), so these workers are able answer questions quickly and correctly. They are also equipped with the most recent information on events and important dates on campus. SLCE decided on White Hall’s location because a lot of foot traffic goes through and it is easy to direct students to the academic classrooms, offices, departments or even to go grab a cup of coffee. The SLCE office has plans in the works for opening up a second location with added services in the future, but
SLCE Information Center /Photo: Thomas Caputo the location has yet to be determined. Tim Hogan, one of the student workers in the SLCE office, said this started because of the volume of questions the office receives from students walking to class everyday. By opening up the information station
in White Hall and having students readily available, they felt that there would be less pressure for students to ask for help from one of their peers, rather than someone who may be older working in the office and possibly feeling embarrassed to have to ask for help from another adult.
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Utica College celebrates Black History Month, condemns threats towards HBCU’s ◊ THOMAS CAPUTO LAYOUT EDITOR February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on the history, achievements and experiences of the Black community. The origin of Black History Month dates back to 1926, when Negro History Week was established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The second week of February was chosen for Negro History Week in honor of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass’ birthdays falling within that week. During the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, Negro History Week expanded to the entire month of February. Since 1976, every United States president from Gerald Ford to Joe Biden has endorsed the recognition of Black History Month. “Given the history of America, we can’t talk about America without talking about Black history,” said Dr. Anthony Baird, vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Student Transitions and Chief Diversity Officer at Utica College. “If we’re going
to get to a place of inclusivity and belonging and respect and equity and everything that comes with those ideals, I think it’s important to respect and appreciate and recognize that the very people who are and have been historically disenfranchised and marginalized as a people, in fact, have contributed in significant ways to the very society that they still continue to find themselves systematically and institutionally racialized, segregated or scapegoated or prejudiced against.” Since its inception, a theme has been designated each year during Black History Month to educate and highlight the importance of the Black experience. This year’s theme is Black Health and Wellness. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, “this theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g., birthworkers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) throughout
the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black communities have done to be well.” From the beginning of the year, and as recently as last week, bomb threats were sent to more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country. The FBI has identified six minors as potential suspects in the bomb threats towards HBCU’s, however, no arrests have been made as of yet. In response to those threats, Utica College released the following statement: “HBCUs, which serve as pillars of equity & camaraderie for historically underserved students, have faced a wave of threats over the last 2 months. In accordance with the Utica College institutional Stance Statement, we condemn these hate crimes and dehumanization in all forms.” Isabella Gilbert, president of the Black Student Union at Utica College, said the college’s recent statement is comforting during a time when there is so much
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“That message is important because we do have students of color on this campus and we need to be told that we see you, we hear you, and we’re listening,” Gilbert said. In celebration of Black History Month, Utica College has several events scheduled throughout February. This week, the Utica Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Partnership sponsored a virtual event on Thursday, Feb. 10 with New York Times best-selling author Ashley C. Ford, where she read an excerpt from her memoir “Somebody’s Daughter,” followed by an open discussion with those in attendance. On Feb. 15, the Black Student Union and the Women’s Resource Center will cosponsor “Black Women in the Arts,” where participants are able to discuss the history, culture and experiences that are shared through art by Black women. Details on these events and other upcoming events can be found on Piohub.
Utica College awarded RWJF data grant ◊ FRANCIS TAVINO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Utica College announced on Jan. 20 that it received a data access grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The grant provides the school with the opportunity to look at how people’s socio-economic status relates to their access to health during the pandemic. Acquiring this grant was not an easy task for the college and the process began in November 2020. Data Science Professor Michael McCarthy and his team originally hoped to work with clinical data so the research could better support the college and its
large population of clinical students. However, that did not happen. About a month later, McCarthy spotted the opportunity to apply for the RWJF grant to examine the data from TransUnion Healthcare. He brought this up to the Intermountain COVID-19 Impact Consortium consisting of Stephanie Nesbitt, dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies, and two other doctors from SUNY Oneonta. This small group submitted the first research proposal. From there, the team grew, adding several key colleagues to the group who aided in creating the more extensive proposal
for the second round of applications. That would lead the team to the final round of clarification. “We were very excited because it was kind of a telltale that we were on the right track and they just wanted a little more clarity,” McCarthy said. The team was justified in their excitement as they would ultimately find out privately in August that they would receive the grant. Considering this news, McCarthy and his team were hoping to be analyzing this data by this past November. However, due to the legal reviews and other bureaucratic steps that need to take place, the grant
was not able to be awarded until recently. The data that is being used by the team is being collected by TransUnion. TransUnion, which is one of three credit bureaus in the U.S., has information on every person/household with credit within America. The company is not handing out people’s personal credit information for research purposes, but is instead grouping individuals into groups of 1-to-12 based on their geographic location. If you think about the number of households in the country this grouping system adds up very quickly, creating large amounts of data to analyze. SEE GRANT PG. 7
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PAGE 7 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 GRANT FROM PG. 6 These large amounts of data not only benefit the people doing research but also the online infrastructure here at Utica College. The college’s IITS has helped the team in transferring this data to the institution by utilizing AWS web services. Which has the potential of being beneficial to the whole campus next semester as Google is decreasing its unlimited cloud storage space next year. The first half of the data was
transferred to the team this past week and the other half is expected to be coming within the coming weeks.
levels of economic distress more or less prone to further economic distress as a result of the COVID-19 recession?
There are three main goals the team is looking to achieve in analyzing people’s socioeconomic status:
-How has the economic distress of COVID-19 in metropolitan areas affected the economy of their hinterlands?
-Are regions with higher proportions of racial and ethnic minorities experiencing disproportionate economic distress as a result of the COVID-19 recession? -Are regions that were already dealing with high
By looking at these three elements the team is hoping to provide information that will help officials understand the relationship between individual’s financial resiliency and health resiliency. With
UCTANGERINE.COM the hope that it will lead to better policy making in terms of healthcare, public health and economics. On a smaller scale, students like graduate student Jesseca Johnson who are involved in this analysis, will gain hands-on experience that they can take with them in their future careers. “For me personally, it will be invaluable to have experience with actual ‘big data’ as I begin my data science career,” Johnson said.
CONGRATULATIONS COACH DAVE CLAUSEN! Utica College women’s ice hockey head coach Dave Clausen earned his 300th career win at Utica College. Clausen joins men’s ice hockey head coach Gary Heenan and women’s softball head coach Pat Mineo as the only coaches in school history with 300 wins.
Head coach Dave Clausen earned his 300th career win at UC for women’s ice hockey last weekend /Photo: ucpioneers.com
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UC film series keeps rolling, spring semester into full swing ◊ HOLLIE DAVID FEATURES EDITOR
watched was very inspiring and it’s something I would have never seen if it wasn’t for the class.”
The Utica College film series runs the first eight weeks of every semester and is free to all on campus and in the community. Dr. Jeff Miller, Chair and Associate Professor of Communication and Media, refers to it as a hidden gem on the UC campus. Origins of a film series on the Utica campus date back to 1963, when a group of undergraduate students led by Utica’s class of ‘65 alumni Dr. Jurij Savyckyj decided to show films on campus. Savyckyi would take weekend trips to New York City to watch and attempt to rent movies that he thought students would find interesting, according to Miller. The next big run of the Utica College film series started in the mid-1970s when it was picked up by past Utica College professor Scott McDonald. McDonald ran the series for around 25 years, only stopping when he left the college in 1999. When McDonald left the college, Miller, along with three other faculty members, wanted to keep the series alive, as they believed it was a valuable asset for students on campus. The group had to figure out how to keep the series running, meaning they did everything from renting a space to finding tech support. According to Miller, keeping the series alive and maintained, along with finding films, is not a oneperson job.
Overall, students have positive experiences in regards to the film series.
Photo of “Lamb,” which will be shown Feb. 17 /Photo: Professor Jeff Miller “Luckily, after doing it for 20 years and having lots of help, finding movies has become more of a science than an art,” Miller said. “A lot of great people help keep the series running, including Erin McCarthy, who helps with the budget and Chris Specht who is irreplaceable in giving the tech help to get movies set up.” Miller said he is constantly on the hunt for movies to premiere during future semesters and uses several film festivals, such as Vancouver International Film Festival and the Asian American International Film Festival to find his films. Most of the films shown during the semester are foreign films and throughout the course of Miller’s series, he has shown works from more than 60 countries. “Yes, they have subtitles and I know it puts students off by reading subtitles,” Miller said. “I promise the viewers that if they give it a try they won’t even realize that they are
watching a film with subtitles.” This semester, four of the movies chosen had a deep theme that interlocked them. The goal of the four movies is to help viewers understand the ways in which animals and humanity meet, mingle, blend and conflict with each other according to Miller. “Velvet Queen,” “Becoming Animal,” “Lamb” and “Wolf Walkers” give different examples of how humans are clashing with nature. “We are slowly coming to understand that if we don’t stop soon, it will not be good,” Miller said, in reference to humans’ treatment of nature. “All four films say something about us and animals and our relationships.” Leola Beck, a freshman taking Miller’s class this semester, has enjoyed the movies that have been shown up to this point. “The movies that I’ve seen so far I think are really interesting,” Beck said. “The movie ‘Hive’ that we recently
“As an exchange student and film major, I was looking for film courses to enroll in,” international student Milena Ucedo said. “I had a lot of expectations in this class and it is not disappointing me at all. At my home university, we don’t have a class specifically dedicated to watch films and I can notice now how necessary it is and how much you can learn from others’ perspectives.” The film series is open to anyone on or off the college campus and there is no cost to anyone who wants to attend. While COVID-19 decreased the attendance rate the past few semesters, the film series is open to the public once again. There are four movies left for the semester which can be seen Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Macfarlane Auditorium, located in DePerno Hall. More information about the film series including dates and movie lineups can be found on the Utica College website. “I get to watch movies that are not readily available on the big screen,” Miller said. “I’ve shown eight (different) movies (every semester) for 44 semesters, it’s been a wonderful experience that isn’t available anywhere else.”
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Ampersand submissions due Feb. 15 ◊ MORGAN HINMAN GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTER Every spring semester, Utica College’s English Department and students publish the Ampersand literary magazine. This annual magazine is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to submit their work and unleash their creativity in a variety of ways. The English Department’s goal is to help students develop an understanding of the relationship the English language has with diverse cultural traditions that take place around the world. Ampersand showcases the hidden talent of students and faculty that otherwise would have not been shared with others. Readers can appreciate the submitted literary pieces all in one magazine. “Whether it is artwork, photography, short stories, poems or nonfiction pieces, I
think it allows the community to express their creativity in that way,” Editor Gabriella Hudziak said. Previous issues from past years can be found around campus for curious students to browse if interested. For the next issue, the editorial staff is taking submissions until Feb. 15. All submissions should be directed to ampersand@ utica.edu. Students can submit up to 10 individual pieces of work, and have the option to choose whether to keep it anonymous or not. Emails will be sent reminding students of the deadline to submit and what work they accept in the magazine, ensuring no one will miss out on the opportunity. Utica College Literature Society President and Ampersand Editor Anabella Rossi said there is an abundance of art created by students that has yet to be shared, whether it is to relieve stress, or for creative freedom.
“No matter the reason you create, Ampersand wants to help you share your creations with the world,” Rossi said. “In a society where art is shoved to the side in favor of innovation and success, we see it crucial to help people express their creative side in order to keep art alive.”
that are submitted have the chance to earn the Joseph E. Vogel Award that is judged externally.
The club helps editors like Hudziak and Rossi develop skills and learn the editing process.
Students who are interested in becoming an editor can join by emailing advisor Kelly Minera at kaminerv@utica. edu.
Advisor Kelly Minera said the magazine is significant as it showcases the many voices that exist within the Utica community.
“Everyone is unique, and their creativity is even more so,” Rossi said. “This publication features the creative side of students that often gets lost in day-to-day life.”
“Creative writing and artwork help us as writers and readers to understand the world through depicting the experiences and perspectives of others,” Minera said.
Once the work is done at the end of the spring semester, Ampersand then holds a launch party to celebrate the magazine’s publishing. This is a place where issue contributors can read and enjoy their work that was published in the magazine this year.
As the advisor, Minera oversees and assists student editors in developing and eventually publishing the magazine. Eligible pieces
Ampersand encourages everyone to explore the hidden side of themselves by submitting their creations to ampersand@utica.edu.
EIC Eats No.2: McDonald’s Menu Hacks
◊ MATTHEW BREAULT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
One place that has been in the fast food news more recently has been none other than the golden arches of McDonald’s. What McDonald’s decided to do is essentially open up their “secret menu” to the public. So… EIC No. 2 was back at McDonald’s once again. For a limited time at McDonald’s restaurants, you can order specific “menu hacks” by name, those include the Surf + Turf, Crunchy Double, Land Air & Sea and the Hashbrown McMuffin®. I tried each one besides the Hashbrown McMuffin® because I did this challenge later in the day. I would also like to add I also enjoyed a medium french fry and some Diet Coke because it was free with the purchase of one of the sandwiches.
I decided to stream myself eating these live on my Instagram account @its_a_ dinger because I wanted people to believe that I could actually consume this much food and they could see my genuine reactions. Here’s my review: Surf + Turf
The Surf + Turf sandwich is arguably one of my favorite menu hacks from any fast food place. The sandwich consists of the iconic Filet-OFish® sandwich, combined with a Double Cheeseburger. For mine, I decided to do no onions because I am very against having onions on any of my sandwiches. When I took the first bite, the combination of the fish, the tartar sauce and the entire cheeseburger was truly remarkable. The texture was very nice with the
combination of the crunchy fish and light steamed bread from the fish, and the toasted bread and cheeseburger.
Many McDonald’s lovers have heard of the “McDonald’s McGangBang,” which combines a McChicken® and a McDouble®. That sandwich is a secret menu hack that many know of, but the name needs to be changed because it is highly inappropriate. The reason why I bring this up is because I honestly believe the Surf + Turf is better. Crunchy Double The Crunchy Double was the second sandwich I ate. This menu hack combines a Double Cheeseburger (still no onions) and six Chicken McNuggets®. I put three of the nuggets on the top and three of them on the bottom. Just like the Surf + Turf, the first
bite was remarkable.
The combination of flavor between the two different meats (chicken and hamburger) is something I could enjoy every time I go to McDonald’s. The nuggets I had weren’t the crunchiest so the excitement wasn’t there like it was with the fish, but I have had it numerous times before and when the nuggets are crunchy, this is a must order item. I will admit, this is the part of the challenge where all the slices of bread and breading (from the nuggets) started to catch up to me. I had different beverages like Diet MTN DEW, Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, CocaCola Cherry Vanilla Zero and Pepsi Zero Sugar to help me get the food down easier. However, I did not drink all four bottles of soda like I did in EIC Eats No. 1. SEE EIC EATS PG. 10
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PAGE 10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 EIC EATS FROM PG. 9 The next and last item on this list was the best of all. Land Air & Sea Whoever came up with this idea should be praised by many, and disgusted with themselves. I would agree that combining land (Big Mac®), air (a McChicken®) and sea (a Filet-O-Fish®) seems excessive, but it is a damn good sandwich. So, whoever did this, thank you from the bottom of my sodium filled heart. I decided to stack each sandwich and not remove the bread I was supposed to remove so I was stuck with seven pieces of bread from three totally different sandwiches. The only thing I disliked about this was the amount of bread, but that
is my fault, so it is not a fair critique. I probably should have started with this since it was the biggest and most filling. Even though my stomach was experiencing discomfort, every bite was just as enjoyable as the last. I split the sandwich into halves because although I have a big mouth, there was no way I could have taken a bite large enough to get all three sandwiches. At this point in the challenge, the lettuce from the Big Mac® and McChicken® began to get soggy. This is one thing you should watch out for when combining different sandwiches because some parts of each sandwich can get gross on you when you least expect it.
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I would describe this sandwich as a delightful pain in the butt to get through because of how dense it truly is. Every bite, although enjoyable, began to get more difficult and thick because of both the meat and the bread. I strongly recommend trying this menu hack as well, but make sure you do it first. Overall Nutrition Intake This challenge was still quite unhealthy, but it was far more enjoyable than the last. Now that I am going to take a miniature break from McDonald’s, here are the challenge statistics: Calories: 3,220 Total fat: 165 g (213% DV*) Carbohydrates: 296 g (108% DV*) Protein: 140 g (278% DV*)
Saturated fat: 49 g (247% DV*) Dietary fiber: 15 g (54% DV*) Calcium: 645 mg (52% DV*) Total sugars: 47 g Iron: 19.5 mg (109% DV*) Cholesterol: 405 mg (136% DV*) Potassium: 2910 mg (65% DV*) Sodium: 6,000 mg (260% DV*) EIC Eats will be a biweekly part of The Tangerine, where Editor-in-Chief Matthew Breault will do some sort of food challenge either alone, or with fellow staff members. Thank you all for allowing me to share my food habits with you and you will hear/read from me soon. If you have any recommendations, please feel free to let me know.
McDonald’s Menu Hacks: Surf + Turf (left), Land Air & Sea (middle), Crunchy Double (right) /Photo: Matthew Breault
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Profile: Utica College Television (UCTV)
Corrine Bush (left) and Mark Mason (middle) sit down for an episode of UCTV, with Francis Tavino (right) /Photo: UCTV ◊ HOLLIE DAVID FEATURES EDITOR UCTV is the newest media outlet on campus, to create and produce a variety of shows and PSA’s meant to promote Utica College’s academic departments and student organizations. The organization has been on campus for around ten years and their current advisor, Laura Lewin, has been with them for the past five. UCTV started as a practicum for Utica College students, but has evolved into something bigger. “When I started, my coined phrase was: we have three cameras and four walls, what do you want to do?” Lewin said. According to Lewin, show ideas and content all come from students and they are who drive the shows. The station is always looking for new and fresh ideas with content that people would enjoy. Currently, the station runs two main weekly shows. The
first is Moose Now, which is UCTV’s main source of events and news for the campus community. The goal of Moose Now is to recap important events that happened throughout the week along with previewing big upcoming events on campus. Moose Now runs Tuesdays around 4 p.m. The station’s other major show is UCTV Overtime, which focuses on sports news and updates about various teams on campus. Similar to Moose Now, the show recaps big events that happened during the week while also giving updates on events happening in the future. UCTV Overtime is aired on Wednesdays at around 2:30 p.m. The creation of an episode takes a lot of behind-thescenes work, according to Promotions Manager Corrine Bush. With around four days of prep, students need to make sure all of the tech is set, create scripts, come up with ideas, create graphics for the show and more.
Currently, the shows are pre-filmed, edited and released to the audience. In the upcoming weeks, the shows will be available for live streaming through the station’s YouTube channel. Besides the two main shows, the station also runs a game show. The game show originated as the practicum’s final exam at the end of every semester and was styled after ABC’s The $100,000 Pyramid. A goal of UCTV is to make game shows a monthly occurrence. Students can apply in teams of two to compete in the show for a chance to win a prize. The game show is open to all, not just communication and media majors, and any students who want to participate are encouraged by UCTV to apply. Some small projects are currently in the works including the possibility of a new talk show, along with more club profiles. “We are always looking for new people and ideas,” said
Francis Tavino, the station manager. “We are open to talking to anyone and would love lots of volunteers to even come for a couple of hours and help with a show. If you ever wonder how it is done, come and see it. You don’t have to be in communications and we will teach you along the way.” According to club members, the group has a welcoming atmosphere to anyone who may be interested in participating. “I really love the family atmosphere,” Bush said. “Laura creates this atmosphere that makes us all a tightly bonded group and crew. She always asks how our day is and how we are doing.” For more information about UCTV, how to volunteer, or how to apply to become a game show contestant contact UCTV on their PioHub webpage or website. To view UCTV content check them out on Instagram and YouTube.
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Georgie Santullo: UC and D3 ice hockey star ◊ EMILY JOSS SPORTS EDITOR
So I was going to run it myself, but then Georgie offered to run it again with me after she just ran it with the team.”
The Utica College women’s ice hockey team is having one of the best seasons the program has ever seen. With a current record of 18-3, the team is two wins away from breaking the record for most wins in a season.
For this among so much more, Santullo will leave her mark on this school and on her teammates in more ways than being a top athlete. With only four games left in the regular season, all of which are at home, the Pioneers have the chance of taking home the conference championship among so much more.
Top to bottom, the entire team has had an important role in their success, but few have put up numbers quite like senior captain Georgie Santullo. The team’s potential was obvious early into the season as most of the players are veterans, especially with Santullo at the forefront on and off the ice. “We bought into playing for each other early on in the season and having each other’s backs no matter what the circumstances are,” Santullo said. “This season has been my favorite one so far due in part to the dedication that this team has to each other. Everyone on this team plays such an important role and we all trust each other which has really shown in some of our tougher games this season.” Following a five-point game against Neumann University Jan. 29, Santullo continues to climb the leaderboards on a national level. She not only leads her team and her conference in several statistics, including goals (24), points (42) and game winning goals (4), but also leads the nation, second-to-none, in Division III women’s ice hockey in goals per game (1.20) and power play goals (8). To have such a notable season, Santullo admits that the work begins as soon as last season ends. The offseason is a time to reflect and improve, according to Santullo. “I have had a huge support system with the strength and conditioning trainers at SPI and they make me stronger not only physically, but
Senior Captain Georgie Santullo is among the best in NCAA DIII women’s ice hockey this season /Photo: Jeff Pexton mentally as well,” Santullo said. “I have been fortunate enough to be able to work with Nate Fredsell, Nick Mariott and Jared Smaldon, who have all contributed to my success over the last few years at Utica College.” Some could say it’s a natural ability that has made Santullo a top competitor since her freshman year at Utica College, and maybe that’s part of it, but those who know her best know that more than anything else it’s the heart and drive she has for herself, for her teammates and for the game she loves most. Santullo’s high school varsity coach Bob MacCurtain knows this best as a first-hand witness to the young player who always wanted just one more shot until the Zamboni itself pushed her off the ice. “Georgie was one of the most competitive people I’ve been around in my 22 years of coaching at Woburn HS… and her competitive spirit, determination and desire to win were contagious,” MacCurtain said. Back in high school, this ambition helped Santullo lead her team to back-to-back division one Massachusetts State Championships. Just four years later, as a
senior in college, the hustle to be great never ceased and never went unnoticed. It didn’t take freshman teammate Callie McLaughlin long to witness much of the same as coach MacCurtain. “She has such a strong energy and passion for hockey that it is contagious,” McLaughlin said. “On the ice she is working hard 100% of the time and always gives it her all. Even if the mood of the team is down, or if we are having a bad practice, she does everything she can to pick up the energy and get the team going.” In the months and weeks leading up to the start of the season, there is much to be done to acclimate the team both physically and mentally, an intimidating time for many first year players of any sport. Freshman teammate Lauryn Brown recalled what this time was like for her with Santullo on the team, claiming her actions spoke volumes about her teammate. “During preseason workouts we had to run 300-yard shuttles for our testing and I was late because I had class,” Brown said. “My options were to either run it that day by myself or run it another day, but I wanted to run it that day.
“We have a lot of depth, and all of our lines are very strong and carry different skill sets which makes us very hard to play against,” Santullo said. “We have all had success in our own ways and are each other’s biggest supporters which has been very uplifting.” Santullo is looking forward to the next few weeks leading up to the playoffs and seeing what her team is capable of. “While she won numerous individual awards, her drive and ambition to be a champion are what I’ll remember and respect the most,” MacCurtain said. Santullo is in her senior season, but due to Covidrelated extended eligibility, she will return next fall to pursue a master’s degree in social work, giving her the option to lace up the skates one last time. “Hockey has been such a big part of my life since I first got on skates when I was 4-years-old, but I do have big plans for when the day comes where I have to hang the skates up,” Santullo said. “I am very excited for what the future has to hold, and I am eager to get into my career field.” After her time at Utica College, Santullo aspires to become a certified child life specialist helping children and their families cope with the hospital experience.