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Utica senior John Paul (JP) Ramel passes away unexpectedly ◊ MATTHEW BREAULT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Utica University senior and construction management major John Paul (JP) Ramel passed away on Sunday, April 10, according to an email sent from the Office of the President. Ramel, who is a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, suffered a stroke on Friday, April 8, and passed away two days later at the age of 22. He was set to take part in Utica University’s
undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 12. Utica University President Laura Casamento informed the campus of Ramel’s passing around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday in a campus-wide email. “It is with the deepest regret and sadness that I must inform you of the passing of one of our students,” Casamento said. “John Paul (JP) Ramel, a senior Construction Management major
from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, suffered a stroke on Friday and passed away earlier today. The University has contacted JP’s family to extend condolences, and I ask that you keep them in your thoughts at this extraordinarily difficult time.” Ramel was a very active member in both the Utica community and his native community in Pennsylvania. In his home state of Pennsylvania, Ramel spent time volunteering with the
Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company and while living in the Utica area, Ramel also volunteered with the New York Mills Fire Department and the nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Counseling and support services are available to all members of the Utica University community who are mourning the loss of Ramel. Utica University’s Counseling Center can be reached at (315) 792-3094, or counseling@utica.edu.
Utica WSOC raises $6,000 to send Team IMPACT teammate to Disney World ◊ MATTHEW BREAULT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
IMPACT matches these children with a college athletic team, in order to improve the quality of life for the children who are affected by these various illnesses.
The Utica University women’s soccer team recently raised $6,000 to send Team IMPACT teammate Arianna “Anna” LaBella and her family to Disney World. LaBella, the 12-year-old local from Ilion, who was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma Bone Cancer on July 8, 2019, signed a letter of intent with the Utica University women’s soccer team in October 2021.
UWSOC with a check for $6,000 to send Team IMPACT teammate Arianna LaBella to Disney World. /Photo: Jess LaBella
LaBella became a member of the Pioneers family due to Team IMPACT, which is a
non-profit group that focuses on children facing serious and chronic illnesses. Team
On June 6, 2020, after almost a year of chemotherapy and radiation, LaBella became cancer free. Unfortunately for LaBella and her family, her cancer reappeared on Feb. 4, 2021. SEE IMPACT PG. 4
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Campus Safety Blotter Date Of Incident
Time Of Incident
Short Description
Building
3/28/2022
3:45 PM
Harassment - Non-Student
Hubbard Hall
3/29/2022
10:10 AM
Parking Violations
3/29/2022
10:20 AM
Parking Violations
3/29/2022
9:15 PM
Medical Assist
North Hall
3/30/2022
7:20 PM
Fire Alarm
Pioneer Village C
4/1/2022
8:00 PM
Facilities Issue
Bell Hall
4/2/2022
1:35 AM
Medical Assist - Alcohol
North Hall
4/2/2022
1:35 AM
Alcohol Violation
North Hall
4/3/2022
1:30 AM
Facilities Issue
North Hall
4/3/2022
4:40 PM
Facilities Issue
Pioneer Village C
4/3/2022
11:45 PM
Medical Assist
North Hall
4/5/2022
10:30 AM
Parking Violations
Strebel Student Center
4/5/2022
12:30 PM
Medical Assist
Strebel Student Center
4/6/2022
8:40 AM
Medical Assist
Hubbard Hall
4/6/2022
5:25 PM
Student of Concern
Boehlert Hall
4/7/2022
10:50 PM
Quiet Hours
North Hall
4/7/2022
7:35 PM
Roommate Conflict
Alumni Hall
4/8/2022
10:05 AM
Parking Tickets
Parking Lot
4/8/2022
5:00 PM
MV Damage
Parking Lot
4/8/2022
3:25 AM
Quiet Hours Violation
North Hall
4/8/2022
11:00 PM
Reckless Driving
4/9/2022
4:45 PM
Medical Assist
Hutton Rec Center (Dome)
4/9/2022
10:10 AM
Smoke Alarm
Tower Hall
4/9/2022
10:10 PM
Failure to exit Bldg
Tower Hall
4/10/2022
11:15 AM
Reckless Driving
Roadway
4/10/2022
4:00 AM
Quiet Hours Violation
North Hall
4/11/2022
4:05 AM
Fire Alarm
North Hall
4/11/2022
5:25 AM
MV Property Damage
Parking Lot
4/11/2022
1:15 PM
Fire Alarm
Pioneer Village
4/11/2022
2:15 PM
Student of Concern
Faculty Center
4/12/2022
8:55 AM
Larceny
Pioneer Village
4/12/2022
7:00 PM
Suspicious Person
Athletic Field
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IMPACT FROM PG. 1 Despite suffering from cancer, LaBella has maintained a positive attitude throughout, that hasn’t gone unnoticed. Because of LaBella’s charismatic personality, members of the Utica women’s soccer team are excited to give her an experience of a lifetime by sending her, her younger brother Carter and her parents Jess and Robert LaBella to Disney World. Junior captain of the women’s soccer team Jenna Keeman said the amount of money the team was able to raise for LaBella was nothing short of amazing. “Being able to come together as a team to raise such a large amount of money in such a short period of time was incredible,” Keeman said. “Team IMPACT has helped our team connect with an amazing family and
it is awesome to see not only our team, but almost every team on campus to help out with something great.” Freshman goalkeeper Karen Troche was another member of the Pioneers’ women’s soccer team who was overjoyed with the outcome of the donations. Troche said LaBella is someone who is near and dear to the heart of the program, and she is excited to see her be able to go to Disney World. “Sending Anna to Disney brings me happiness knowing that she will be happy and excited to be there,” Troche said. “Anna means a lot to this program and everyone on it. We adore her and hope she continues to light the atmosphere up with her smile.” In less than one week, the Pioneers’ women’s soccer team, alongside Amazing Gracie’s Gift
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Foundation, Strong Little Souls and Campaign One At A Time, raised $6,000 to help rent an RV and provide extra cash for the LaBella family to send them to Orlando. #AnnaStrong has been one of the driving forces for the Utica University women’s soccer team. In order to help reach the $6,000 mark, the team sold bracelets that read “#ANNASTRONG,” while also collecting donations through https://www. campaignoaat.org/ oaat-east/annastrong. Mikayla Kelley, a sophomore midfielder for Utica, said that it was bittersweet to be able to send the LaBella family to Disney and is very thankful to everyone who donated. “I was so excited to be able to help give such a deserving girl the opportunity to take this trip,” Kelley said. “Anna is such a sweet girl with a kind heart and we all
enjoy spending time with her. Thank you to everyone that helped contribute to be able to do this. #AnnaStrong.” As LaBella’s cancer has continued to spread, the family’s goal is to now prolong her life, make memories and pray for a miracle, according to a post from OAAT East on Instagram. The trip to Disney World is just one of the many opportunities LaBella will have to make memories. Utica University women’s soccer head coach Brooke Barbuto is very thankful for the people who donated money to help support this cause, and asked if people could keep LaBella and her family in their thoughts as she continues to fight. “Thank you to everyone for your very generous donations,” Barbuto said. “Please continue to pray for Anna and her family.”
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Rising gas prices strain the wallets of Utica University students ◊ MATTHEW ROBINSON STAFF WRITER
business because of reduced driving and challenges in getting oil shipments. The lack of truck drivers and the rising demand for oil and gas is causing supply chain problems and shortages.
Gas prices are setting a record high and putting a toll on households around the country. A couple of main reasons prices have spiked are due to oil firms in the United States and around the globe resisting overproducing which has caused billions for oil producers and their investors. Being a college student with other expenses can be stressful enough, but with gas prices reaching such highs, it can cause more concerns. Long road trips and leisure drives are no longer an option for some students who can’t afford to constantly refill their tanks, while some gas stations are not advertising the price because they are just too expensive. Commuting to school every day can be a burden for some students. Junior Christopher Bruschi said he was initially confused with the spike of prices. “When I was driving around a couple of
Sunoco Gas Station across the street from Utica University. /Photo: Mary Christopher
months ago when prices started to increase I had to look again to make sure I wasn’t going crazy because of ridiculous prices,’’ Bruschi said. Prices vary depending on government and state supplies, taxes and how close each state is to an oil refinery. Regular gas in the U.S. is on average $4.33 per gallon, but in nine states, it costs more than $5.00 per gallon. According to CNBC, a gallon of gas in states such as California, Nevada, Hawaii and Washington are all over $4.70 with diesel prices
soaring over $8.00, while Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma are the least expensive states with prices for regular unleaded gas under $4.00 per gallon. “I’ve never had trouble putting gas in my car, but sometimes it’s a problem now if I don’t want to spend the money, but then I realize it’s my only source of transportation,” junior Sam Witkowski said. “At the end of the day, I just suck it up and spend the money because without it, I’m going nowhere.” Another issue is gas stations going out of
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will ban imports of oil, natural gas, coal and some petroleum products from Russia, making it a problem for Americans. The last time average gas prices topped $4 per gallon was in 2008 when George W. Bush was president, according to USA Today. Apps like GasBuddy, Gas Guru and AAA can track the cheapest price in any given location. Paying with cash is one way to save a couple cents, considering credit card prices are higher or it can be the same as the cash price. Uber and Lyft customers are paying more depending on location and time. Both companies announced adding a surcharge to deal with the rise in fuel prices.
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Hayner Hoyt Corporation Construction Management Scholarship announced ◊ HOLLIE DAVID FEATURES EDITOR
African American. C o n s t r u c t i o n Management is a fouryear program at Utica University with the goal to combine both real-world experience and foundational management studies meant to provide students with the various resources needed to thrive in the industry.
Utica University announced a new scholarship at the beginning of April, which was established and endowed to the university by the Hayner Hoyt Corporation for construction management students. President of the Hayner Hoyt Corporation and Utica alumni Jeremy Thurston, along with Utica University President Dr. Laura Casamento, shared a news release to unveil the Hayner Hoyt Corporation C o n s t r u c t i o n M a n a g e m e n t Scholarship on April 4. According to the announcement, the scholarship was founded to help increase diversity in the field of construction management. The scholarship will be awarded to a fulltime matriculated student who plans on majoring in construction management at the University. To qualify for the scholarship a student must have an overall
Thurston Construction Management building on campus. /Photo: Hollie David
grade point average of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. As the scholarship is meant to increase diversity in the field, students who are women or recognized as historically underrepresented will have priority for the scholarship. Construction Management students may apply in their first full year of study, and the $5,000 annual scholarship will be renewable, according to the news release.
“The construction industry has long struggled with diversity, and we want to help rectify that,” Thurston said in the news release. The percentage of women and minorities in the construction field has increased slightly over the past few years throughout the United States but is still a predominantly male and white occupation. According to the 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, only 11% of construction workers are women and 6.3% are
The program boasts a 100% job placement rate and base pay of $60,000 within 3 months of a student’s graduation, according to the 20192020 statistics from the University’s website. “As a woman in the industry, I loved it,” Audrey Cross, assistant professor of construction management said in the news release. “The everyday juggling of a thousand moving pieces and then watching something on paper become reality is truly amazing. There’s also a strong sense of pride involved when you drive by a building and are able to say you helped construct it.”
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Utica University 2022 Commencement speaker announced ◊ ISABELLA HUDZIAK MANAGING NEWS EDITOR ◊ HOLLIE DAVID FEATURES EDITOR
Utica University announced on April 12 that the commencement speaker for the 2022 Commencement ceremony was announced as Utica University alumna Justice Janet Malone. Malone graduated in 1986 from Utica with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the City
University of New York in 1989. It was then in 1992 that Malone passed the bar exam and was admitted to the New York State, Appellate Division, Second Department. She went on to work in several positions throughout the Westchester County court system, such as an elected judge at the Westchester County Family Court from 2008 to 2017. During the 2016 election,
Malone was elected as a New York Supreme Court officeholder. She is the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court in the Ninth Judicial District of New York. The undergraduate commencement will be held at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, May 12, at 5 p.m. Approximately 550 undergraduate students are eligible to graduate, according to the Utica University website.
Justice Janet Malone /Photo: Utica University
Student on the Street: What do “U” think?
Question: What is your reaction to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation? “I think her confirmation was well overdue. It’s about time that we finally have a first Black woman justice on the court, considering that in America, we’re diverse, but yet we don’t see any diversity represented in our government and especially in the Supreme Court. As a political science major, it gave me hope to basically aspire for higher and greatness, because I finally see someone who looks like me on the Supreme Court, which is like the highest court of them all.” -President of BSU, Isabella Gilbert, Senior “I’m not really familiar with her but I hope it puts us in a new direction.”
-Bryan Wusu-Ansah, Senior
“Kentanji Brown Jackson becoming our Supreme Court justice is a long time coming. There is still a lot of work to be done but this is the first step. Especially since it’s so difficult for her to even get that position, even though she’s more than qualified for that position.” -Vice President of BSU, Amara Clemente-Johnson, Junior “Kentanji Brown Jackson is more than qualified. I think the way she was treated by others was completely unethical and she deserves to be on the Supreme Court.” -Derek Corsner, Senior “When I found out about the confirmation of Kentanji Brown Jackson to be a part of the Supreme Court, I felt proud and excited because of not only her hard work and dedication to serve justice, but it’s also because of the fact that there have been more people of color who are being included in multiple parts of the supreme court systems and other branches associated with the government because of their advocacy for a more inclusive environment for all individuals.” -Crystal Santiago, Senior
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“Why don’t we paint the town?” - ‘Chicago’ Review
Promotional banner made for “Chicago” that was displayed on the university’s theatre Facebook page. /Photo: Hannah DeStefano ◊ ISABELLA HUDZIAK MANAGING NEWS EDITOR ◊ HOLLIE DAVID FEATURES EDITOR
The Utica University Performing and Fine Arts Department performed “Chicago” through Thursday, April 7 to Sunday, April 10 in Strebel Auditorium. The show follows performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, along with fellow murderesses in the Chicago Cook County Jail during the 1920s, as they face public opinion and court trials. Several seats in the theater, specifically along the aisles and most of the front row, were marked for audience participation. Actors during the show would interact with spectators in these seats and occasionally pass them items, such as photos of Paloma Collado signed
“Roxie” during the song with the same name. Isabella Hudziak’s Review: I went to see the show opening night and Friday, April 8. Both nights I chose to sit in the front row, specifically in an audience participation seat directly in front of the stage on the first night and in a regular seat on the left side of the stage. Sitting in the front elevated my viewing experience greatly. I was able to see the gold trim of the back curtains, the red light cues during certain songs up close and the exaggerated nature of the show. The direction for this musical heavily played into comedic acting and flashy performance to contrast the realities of a prejudiced and corrupt criminal justice
system, according to the director notes of Rachel Wolfe. I feel as if, for the most part, this intention came through. Subtleties on stage, such as the bodies of Casley and Helinszki in the background as Velma and Roxie thank their fans for essentially freeing them from prison. However, having Matron Mama Morton perform a strip-tease felt slightly out of place in the show to me. The idea of the song is that Mama performs acts of service, such as sexual favors, in reciprocation for cash or other favors. With this in mind, it felt odd that Morton stripped for the audience when no favor seemed to be done for her, unless the claps were meant to suffice. However, Marianne Tenney was a standout singer for the entire show. Her stamina and
power for her character song and duet later with Velma amazed the audience, me included. It was clear from the beginning number that the audience felt extremely engaged in the performance. The first number, performed by Hannah DeStefano as Velma Kelly in “All That Jazz,” received thunderous applause and whistles. The volume and the enthusiasm continued throughout the entire show. There was one moment in particular that, during both nights, you could hear the audience gasp. In order to show the hanging of Katalin “Hunyak” Helinszki, the innocent Hungarian woman accused of murdering her husband, the crew used a mannequin dressed to resemble the actor. SEE CHICAGO PG. 9
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PAGE 9 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 CHICAGO FROM PG. 8 The heart wrenching screams of Mariami Kentchadze as her character is pulled away by the executioner, the introduction of the “Hungarian rope trick” from Emma Hullar as the Master of Ceremonies in conjunction with the slow pull of the back curtains resulted in an abrupt shock to the audience. The technical elements of this sequence added to the shock value, if the loud gasps were anything to go by. Despite sitting so close to the stage, there were moments where actor volume felt inconsistent. During ensemble numbers such as “Cell Block Tango” the spoken testimonies, where the murderesses are explaining their reasons for incarceration, were overpowered by background vocals. The volume inconsistencies were overshadowed by the intricate dancing from the ensemble. The head
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choreographer Sophia Hartnett and a handful of other members of the Utica University Dance Team added energy and movement to each group number. As an audience member, I felt that “Chicago” was a prime example of an ensemble show. The ensemble felt tight, confident and worked collaboratively for each number. One standout member of the cast was Norman Booth, who played Fred Casely and other ensemble roles including Alvin Lipschitz. His comedic timing during Roxie’s testimony in court had the entire theater laughing, me included. Overall, I enjoyed the show greatly. The cast consisted of a powerhouse of singers, dancers and actors that created a spectacularly well-put together performance. As the first performance of the theater department with mask mandates dropped, the audience
Derek Corsner (left), Hannah DeStefano (center) and the cast of “Chicago.” /Photo: Laura Salvaggio
Derek Corsner (center) and the cast of “Chicago.” /Photo: Laura Salvaggio
interactions and physical momentos reminded me of how much I missed the magic of theater. Hollie David’s Review: I went to see “Chicago’’ on Saturday, April 9 which was the third run of the show. When I arrived the house was packed, and people filled both the audience participation seats along with the regular aisles. I ended up sitting in the middle around aisle seven. While initially, I thought that not sitting in audience participation would mean that I would have less of an enjoyable experience, this was not the case. All of the audience members were extremely engaged throughout the show and reacted with vigor to every number. The set, while minimalistic, used small details that stood out to bring the show together. The backdrops were a nice mix of flashy and functional that highlighted the show
without distracting along with fine details such as the printed newspaper with murder details on the front. Overall, the show had a very cohesive and interesting choreography that was very clearly wellrehearsed and sharp. Dancing and movement were very cohesive from start-to-finish and all of the dancers deserve immense credit for their stellar performance. There were several standout moments throughout the show that kept the audience on the edge of their seats and very engaged for the musical’s duration. The show had a very solid start with Hannah DeStefano as Velma in “All the Jazz,” where her strong performance and killer vocals sent the audience into a frenzy of applause. DeStefano continued with a heartfelt and dedicated performance throughout the whole show. SEE CHICAGO PG. 10
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PAGE 10 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 CHICAGO FROM PG. 9 Shayla Pominville as Mary Sunshine stunned the whole crowd with her performance in “A Little Bit of Jazz,” and absolutely nailed the ending of the song holding her opera note without falter. After intermission, the audience was very engaged in Charles Buckley’s performance of “Mr. Cellophane” and collectively awed both after his song and again later during a callback reference to the song.
Even though there were only four men in the show, two being leads, this did not take away from the overall quality of the performance, and both Dante Palumbo along with Norman Booth held their own during the show both juggling several parts. The cast also did an amazing job adapting to the lack of male performers by having women occasionally fill in male roles, as seen in the “Cell Block Tango.” I enjoyed the creative choices made by the cast
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as well and something like the small detail of the windup on the back of Mary Sunshine I thought added a lot to the quality, especially on a more minimal set. If it wasn’t obvious before that Sunshine acts as a puppet for Billy Flynn it certainly was after that. There was one main issue with the show and that was, after intermission, voices during songs seemed to be washed out by the music occasionally and the energy level seemed to have dropped
throughout the cast. While the difference was noticeable the finish was still very strong overall. In the end, the strong choreography and clear dedication of all the cast members really shined through and earned them a hearty round of applause from the audience. I greatly enjoyed the performance and cannot wait to see what the Utica University’s Theatre organizations give us next.
Take Back the Night at Utica University ◊ MORGAN HINMAN GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS REPORTER
Utica University’s Safe Trax program will host the annual Take Back the Night, a worldwide effort to combat sexual violence. The purpose is to increase education on the prevention and available services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. According to Safe Trax Program Director Jennifer Jones, as well as Advocate and Safe Trax Prevention Educator Ann Locke, one-in-three women worldwide experience some form of sexual violence or intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Additionally, one-insix men will experience sexual violence and two-in-three transgender people will experience
sexual violence. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to come together on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in a speak-out and march to show solidarity between sexual assault survivors and their supporters and proclaim their right to safety. April is known as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Take Back the Night allows victims to have the space to speak out and use their power. The speak-out and march will start in the Strebel Student Center Lounge with one large group that will march together. Participants will obtain candles, chant cards and sign the banner and get refreshments before following the course around campus. Walkers will then have the opportunity to participate in a SEE TBTN PG. 11
Utica University is hosting “Take Back the Night” march on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the Strebel Student Center. /Photo: Jennifer Jones
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PAGE 11 FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 TBTN FROM PG. 10 proclamation and speak out at the podium set up between Thurston and DePerno. With the support of those around, walkers will chant phrases of survivorship. Messages of support and statistics will be posted along the route of the march and will be highlighted by march leaders, according to the organizers.
TRiO Retention and Tutoring Coordinator Jasper Wojtach, explains how not only survivors of sexual assault can participate, but as well as those who are willing to show support and use their voice as a tool for raising awareness. “Take Back the Night is open to anyone who cares about the issues of sexual and domestic violence to participate and lend their voice,”
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Wojtach said. This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-WA-AX-0015 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/ exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department
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Both Jones and Locke encourage students and the campus community to attend and show their support. For more information visit the event’s PioHub page. To learn more about the international event Take Back the Night visit the official website.
EIC Eats No.6: Best Fast Food Fish Sandwich
EIC Eats consisted of six fast food fish sandwiches from McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and Arby’s. /Photo: Matthew Breault ◊ MATTHEW BREAULT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
For the sixth edition of EIC Eats, I decided to go right back to fast food for my next challenge. This challenge involved deciding which local fast food restaurant has the best fish sandwich. I feel like trying fast food fish sandwiches
is less common than doing fast food chicken sandwiches, so I decided to make my way around Rome, Whitesboro and Yorkville to pick up the six sandwiches I would consume later on in the day. Here is my review: Worst: Burger King The worst fish sandwich I
had during this challenge was Burger King’s Big Fish sandwich. This sandwich was honestly abysmal, and I really did not enjoy one second of eating and chewing it. This “100% White Alaskan Pollock, breaded with crispy panko breading and topped with sweet tartar sauce, tangy pickles, all on top of a
toasted brioche-style bun” was simply not good. I have had this sandwich before, and I will admit there’s never been a time where it impressed me. The sandwich was quite dry and far too crispy to the point where the pickles couldn’t even save it.
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which made it difficult to pick just one. Both of the Arby’s Fish sandwiches were incredibly juicy and huge. The “Crispy fish filet, tartar sauce and shredded lettuce on a toasted sesame seed bun” gave me the best overall taste for the fish. However, I wouldn’t say it was the best overall sandwich. The logo for EIC Eats created by current Tangerine Editor-in-Chief. /Photo: Matthew Breault
EIC FROM PG. 11 I don’t know if I should blame the specific restaurant, or if I should blame Burger King. Unfortunately for me, this was the first sandwich I ate, and it made eating the other five both more difficult, yet more enjoyable. The only time I would recommend this sandwich is if they’re free or very cheap. Meh: Wendy’s After eating the Wendy’s Crispy Panko Fish sandwich, I will admit I was neither impressed, nor disappointed. This sandwich was far better than Burger King’s, but that doesn’t say much. The “wild caught Alaskan Pollock filet, crunchy panko breading, topped with creamy dill tartar sauce, pickles, lettuce, and American cheese” was a meh sandwich. Like Burger King’s, this sandwich was incredibly crispy, but the really only enjoyable part was the pickles. The dill tartar sauce harmed this sandwich far more than it helped it, which is a
strong reason why this sandwich gets a meh rating from me. To continue the bad luck streak, this sandwich was actually the second one I chose to eat. The bad news was because I had eaten the worst sandwiches first, my stomach felt uneasy. The best part of this though was I really did save the best for last. Best: Arby’s/ McDonald’s Through my past experiences eating these fish sandwiches, I knew that they were going to be the best of the bunch. I ordered two Filet-O-Fish® sandwiches, and one of both Arby’s Crispy Fish and Spicy Fish sandwiches, because I knew it was going to be difficult to decide which one was better. I ultimately decided it was a draw, and I’ll explain why. The reason why this was a draw between Arby’s and McDonald’s is because both sandwiches had overwhelming strengths
As much as I internally bash McDonald’s for having such a small cubed fish, the FiletO-Fish® was the best overall sandwich. The fish, topped with “melty American cheese and creamy McDonald’s tartar sauce, all served on a soft, steamed bun” was a delightful ending to a fun challenge. The streamed bread and tartar sauce from the McDonald’s Filet-OFish® is something that I can enjoy every single day, without taking a break from it. Although Arby’s has incredibly tasty tartar sauce, it was no match for the tartar from McDonald’s. Ideal Sandwich If you had to ask me to make the perfect fast food sandwich from the four restaurants, it would look a little like this: Bread: McDonald’s Pickles: Wendy’s Tartar: McDonald’s Lettuce: Arby’s Fish: Arby’s Maybe one day I will decide to combine all of the items and see if that would truly be the best fast food fish sandwich.
Overall Nutrition Intake Due to consuming six fast food fish sandwiches, which ties EIC Eats No. 2 for the most amount of sandwiches I have eaten during one challenge (six), the nutrition information isn’t the prettiest sight to see. Here are the statistics from EIC Eats No. 6: Calories: 2,618 Total fat (g): 120 Carbohydrates (g): 278 Protein (g): 101 Saturated fat (g): 24 Dietary fiber (g): 13 Calcium (mg): 171 Total sugars (g): 40 Iron (mg): 60 Cholesterol (mg): 267 Potassium (mg): 2,133 Sodium (mg): 5,228 EIC Eats will be a biweekly part of The Tangerine, where Editorin-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.
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Utica to host 18th Annual Sitrin Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball Game ◊ ISABELLA HUDZIAK MANAGING NEWS EDITOR
raffle for the chance to compete in a three-point competition against the Boeheim brothers during halftime.
After a two-year hiatus, the Sitrin Health Care Center will be holding the 18th Annual Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball game on Thursday, April 28. The game will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Utica University Harold T. Clark, Jr. Athletic Center. The annual game, which consists of the Success Through Adaptive Sports and Recreation (STARS) team against local celebrities playing on the Celebrity Cruisers team, was created to promote visibility and raise funds for adaptive sports equipment “We have heard so many stories of people of all abilities that want to participate in sports or any activity in life and maybe they can’t because of lack of access, lack of funding or lack of information,” said Marc DePerno, the Director of the Sitrin STARS Adaptive Sports Program. “We try to bridge the gap in the world of sport specifically with the STARS program.” The STARS program was established in 2001 to provide individuals with physical disabilities
This year’s game has around 17 sponsors, including Fust Charles Chambers LLP to promote a successful event.
The Harold T. Clark, Jr. Athletic Center. /Photo: Matthew Breault
opportunities to engage in a variety of sports through their adaptive sports program, according to the Sitrin website. DePerno expressed excitement for the event finally happening after a COVID induced twoyear break. “There was significant positive reception from the phone calls and communications from sponsors and celebrity participants from the past who said ‘yes, I wanna come back, I wanna play, this is a great event,’” DePerno said. “It calmed my news and it really brought a lot more excitement. Now we’re full steam ahead.”
Among the Celebrity Cruisers this year are Syracuse University men’s basketball members and brothers Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim and Olympic bronze medalist Erin Hamlin. Other non-athlete celebrities include New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, Steve McMurrary and Kristen Copeland from WKTV and more local figures from places including WIBX, BIG FROG 104, MIX 1025 and LITE 98.7. The game will have a 50/50 silent auction, with concessions available for purchase and a
DePerno said Utica University students should consider attending the upcoming game because it is not only a learning opportunity, but a way to support the community. “It’s a chance to see something that most people never see in their lifetime– a wheelchair basketball game,” DePerno said. “It’s an opportunity to raise awareness. You never know what might happen to yourself, a friend, a family or community member, and just learning about wheelchair basketball and the possibility of adaptive sport, that’s what it’s all about.” Tickets can be purchased online at the Sitrin website, from the Sitrin healthcare facility receptionist or at the door before the game begins.
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Photo Gallery: Kaitlyn Furner, Utica University track and field
Utica University’s first ever home outdoor track and field meet
Senior Laura Meade (left) and graduate student Sophie Henderson (right) competing in the 100m Hurdles. /Photo: Kaitlyn Furner
Junior Ethan Kain hands the baton to senior Shane Tinney during the 4X100m. /Photo: Kaitlyn Furner
Junior Michael Campbell (left) running alongside junior Zuriel Wright (right). /Photo: Kaitlyn Furner
Graduate student Kristin Daino competing in a distance event. /Photo: Kaitlyn Furner
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Photo Gallery: Kayleigh Sturtevant, Utica University Athletics
Junior pitcher Jordyn Conte has struckout 73 batters in 35 career appearances. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Senior pitcher James Roeschlaub has 80 career strikeouts in just 20 games played. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Senior Lexi Scaccia is in the top ten all-time in Utica women’s lacrosse history in goals (seventh), points (fifth), caused turnovers (sixth) and draw controls (third). /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Senior Kevin Parisi is ninth all-time in Utica men’s lacrosse history with 156 ground balls. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Senior softball captain and Tangerine Sports Editor Emily (EMJ) Joss leads the team in batting average, on-base plus slugging, runs scored and hits. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
Utica baseball sophomore John Son has a career batting average of 0.338. /Photo: Kayleigh Sturtevant
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A Tribute to John Paul (JP) Ramel In honor of John Paul (JP) Ramel, The Tangerine asked some friends of Ramel about what he meant to them. Here is what they had to say: “There are not enough words in this universe to describe how truly amazing John Paul was. But to name a few, he was selfless, genuine, hardworking, passionate, quirky, humble and extraordinary. He was the most special person this world will have ever known. He was bigger than life. He taught me how to love with all of my heart and how to fight for that love each and every day. He was my person, my best friend, my soulmate, my John Paul, my one in a million guy, my everything. I am forever grateful to have shared a love with him that not many people experience in their lifetime. He will always be in my heart and my love for him will continue to get stronger each and everyday. To honor him, the best we can all do is be less selfish and act charitable in all we do. Care for others and give what you can each and every day. Because that is what he did and he never thought twice about it.” -Erin Sliski
John Paul (JP) Ramel June 6, 1999 - April 10, 2022 Class of 2022
“JP and I met freshman year and immediately became best friends. He was the type of person who you just wanted to be friends with and be around. He was so caring and just willing to do anything for those around him, no matter when or how far. I wouldn’t have been able to make it through these past four years without him in my circle. I was one of the luckiest people to have had the chance to share life with him. He meant so much to so many people, and we are all so lucky to have known him. Although he isn’t here with us physically, he lives on in everyone that he has ever impacted.” -Gabrielle DeRocher
“JP always showed up early and stayed late to anything and everything he ever did. He was the hardest working and most dedicated guy I ever met. If he wanted to do something you could consider it accomplished. He was a volunteer firefighter at Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company since he was 16 years old. He joined the New York Mills Fire Department during his time here at Utica University. He was always volunteering and giving his time to his community. He understood that there is always someone who is less fortunate than yourself and that helping others is the most important thing you can do in this life. He was a true, natural born leader who helped make the CM program what it is today. His effort is a major reason why our program is so successful today and why it is set up to be successful in the future. He touched everyone who knew him, or even just talked with him briefly once, in a positive and amazing way. Left everyone smiling.” -Connor Schwartz
“JP was the best of the best. He never put himself first and made everyone around him a better person. He was a classmate, roommate, but more importantly, he was a brother to me. The world truly lost a wonderful person.” -Ethan Trembley “Think of the kindest, most geuine person in your life and add 10x to that. That describes JP. He will be dearly missed and his beautiful soul will be forever etched into the hearts of all that had the privilege of knowing him. JP, I will never forget the moments I shared with you and I will carry you with me as I walk at graduation. It hurts to end this chapter of life without you, but know that all of your peers/friends will carry you with us as we walk across that stage and throughout our lives.” -Nicole Zalewski