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Admission goals on track for next year By Jacqueline Palochko Staff Writer
Ithaca College has received 13,100 first-year applications for next year — the second most in the institution’s history. As of last Friday, 269 applicants have sent in paid deposits to be a part of the class of 2014, Eric Maguire, vice president of enrollment man- Maguire said the college is agement, said. working to fix adThe college has missions issues. accepted 5,500 students and is hoping to accept an additional 3,000 before May 1. Maguire said the target goal of enrollment is 1,650, which is considered an average class size at the college. “We have a strong application count this year,” Maguire said. “We’re on pace as to where we should be in terms of reading applications and admitting students to the college.” At this time last year, the college had received about 100 paid deposits, but Maguire said this year is different because the college used the early decision process — an option that was used in the ’90s until 2007 and was brought back this year — to help stabilize enrollment after this year’s freshman class of 2,027. “Comparing this year to last year is like comparing apples to oranges,” he said. About 150 students were accepted from the early decision option last semester. Maguire said the early decision option will lead to a more selective process. “We’re not going to admit as many students as we did last year,” he said. To make sure the class of 2014 is not as large as the class of 2013, Maguire said the college will be taking specific measures. For example, financial aid strategies relative to the past two years will be modified. Maguire said the Flora Brown award — a grant for selected new undergraduate students — was $4,000 for the incoming class of 2008, a class that was under the target goal of 1,650. The award was increased to $6,000 for the class of 2013. For this incoming group of students, the award will be $5,000. “Moderation is the key phrase in our enrollment plan this year,” he said. Diane Gayeski, interim dean of the Park School of Communications, said this year the communications school is not doing anything differently to attract students. The Park School uses Dean’s Hosts
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Narcotics suspect killed by police By Ashley May and Ryan Sharpstene
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Shawn Greenwood, a suspect in a narcotics investigation, was fatally shot Tuesday evening by Ithaca Police Department Sgt. Bryan Bangs as officers attempted to execute a warrant. A joint news conference was held at 11 a.m. yesterday in City Hall with City of Ithaca Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson, Tompkins County District Attorney Gwen Wilkinson and members of the Ithaca, Dryden and New York state police force to address the shooting. Wilkinson said the shooting occurred when officers approached Greenwood’s green minivan parked outside Pete’s Grocery and Deli, Wine and Liquor store on West Buffalo Street. Greenwood was in the van at the time. The officers attempted to serve a search warrant on Greenwood, but they were met with resistance. “[Greenwood] accelerated his car over the curb onto the grass of Pete’s parking lot, striking a Dryden police officer,” she said. The officer, whose name has not been released, was transported to Cayuga Medical Center and was later released. When Greenwood’s vehicle continued to accelerate toward the fallen officer, police officers ordered Greenwood to stop. Within three seconds, Greenwood’s vehicle ran
From left, New York State Police Captain Larry Jackmin and Police Chief of Ithaca City Police Department Edward Vallely address the press Tuesday night on West Buffalo Street after a shooting outside of Pete’s Grocery.
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over the fallen officer, and the officers opened three or four rounds of fire, Wilkinson said. “At that moment in time, Sgt. Bangs had to make a decision about the employment of lethal force,” Wilkinson said. “He made his decision and discharged his service
weapon, and Mr. Greenwood was struck by bullets.” Wilkinson said physical force and taser were employed to remove Greenwood from his vehicle. It is unsure if the taser hit Greenwood. First aid was rendered at the scene, but Greenwood was later pronounced
dead at Cayuga Medical Center. Wilkinson said her office had begun processing the evidence in connection to the incident. “There is no doubt lethal force was used. It will be my job to find out whether or not [lethal force] was justified,” she said.
Board of Trustees approves 2010–11 budget By CLara Eisinger Senior writer
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees approved the 2010-11 budget last week, increasing tuition by 4.9 percent — a slight rise over last year’s 4.8 percent increase — but keeping the increase of the total cost, which includes room and board, at the lowest percentage since 2002-03. Next year’s tuition will be $33,630, and room and board will cost $12,314, making the total cost $45,944. This is an increase of 4.8 percent over this academic year’s total of $43,840, according to Dave Maley, associate director of media relations. Carl Sgrecci, vice president of finance and administration, said the college has made a strong effort to keep cost increases down. He said he hopes the college will maintain total increases of less than 5 percent in the future. “We did a very serious budget-cutting exercise going into [this year],” Sgrecci said. “We cut about $4.2 million out of the budget, and that had the effect of reducing [its base].” Sgrecci said a more stable economy and the large freshman class have enabled the college to lift its salary freeze, give faculty and staff a 3 percent raise next year and hire two new regional admissions recruiters and a groundskeeper. “The things you heard about going on last year in terms of cuts, we were able to turn those around,” Sgrecci said. Tuition, room and board, though often lumped together into a single total cost, typically increase at different rates. For the 2010-11 academic year, tuition increased at a rate of 4.9 percent over the pre-
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vious year, while the cost of a single room increased slightly more — 5 percent — and the cost of a meal plan and board increased slightly less — 4 percent. Sgrecci said the college’s tuition, room and board fees, which are typically compared to 52 other institutions of similar size or that share similar applicant pools, are “competitive.” Among these institutions are Emerson College, Syracuse University, American University, Boston University, Cornell University and Northeastern University. In fall 2009, according to an internal report conducted by Sgrecci, the college was ranked 33 out of
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52 institutions in tuition and fees — No. 1 was the most expensive — third in board and ninth in overall percentage increase. Though the cost of attending the college has not gone up as much as it has in previous years, sophomore Sara Kidder said she is still concerned about the increase. “It’s hard enough paying for college when [costs aren’t] constantly going up,” Kidder said. “There’s the [possibility] that I’m going to be going to grad
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Coming to America Part 2: The Middle Passage, a discussion of the Transatlantic Slave Trade moderated by the AfricanLatino Society, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in Textor 101. Asian/Asian-American Identity Panel, sponsored by the Asian Culture Club and the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Taughannock Falls Room in Campus Center.
26 friday Mock Interview Day, a day of business workshops, including the panel presentation “Succeeding in an Interview,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Clark Lounge in Campus Center.
2 tuesday Faculty Council Meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in Clark Lounge in Campus Center.
3 wednesday Spring Job and Internship Fair, sponsored by Ithaca College Career Services, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Emerson Suites.
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Corrections Last week’s article “Bill to alter sale of wine” reported that Bob Madill was the general manager of Northside Wine and Spirits. Madill is the general manager of Sheldrake Point Vineyard. The general manager of Northside Wine and Spirits is Dana Malley. The same article reported that Gov. David Paterson’s bill would give liquor stores six months before wine and liquor would be sold in grocery stores. The bill only applies to the sale of wine in grocery stores. Last week’s article “Team represents college at Model UN” reported that professor Marty Brownstein was an assistant professor. Brownstein is an associate professor. He has been with the Model UN team since 1983, not 1985, and has been a professor at the college for 40 years, not more than 40 years. It is The Ithacan’s policy to correct all errors of fact. Please contact Leah Tedesco at 274-3207.
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Indonesia landslide devastates area
Rescuers used heavy digging equipment yesterday to move tons of dislodged clay strewn with splintered remnants of upended houses after a mudslide on Indonesia’s main island of Java buried dozens, leaving at least 46 dead or missing, officials said. Officials had earlier said 72 had probably died but later revised the figure down. At least 17 bodies have been pulled from the rubble, but many more are believed trapped. Days of heavy rain prompted the landslide Tuesday at a mountainous tea plantation near the village of Tenjoljaya in the Ciwidey district of West Java province. Some village houses and plantation buildings survived unscathed above where terraced rows of tea plants cleaved off the hillside and slid to a plain below. Scores of houses as well as the plantation office and warehouse were rolled and crushed as they slid down the hillside with a swath of top soil and mud hundreds of yards wide. Around 600 terrified survivors fled their hillside homes for tents on safer ground, fearing more of the mountainside would collapse under the continuing soaking rain, National Disaster Management Agency spokesman Priyadi Kardono said.
Spain accepts Guantanamo inmate
Spain took in an inmate from Guantanamo Bay yesterday, the first of up to five the government is willing to host as it tries to help President Barack Obama’s effort to close the U.S. prison for terror suspects. Interior Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba told reporters the man is Palestinian, but would not give his name or any other information, citing privacy concerns. He reiterated that Spain will take in as many as five inmates from Guantanamo, the largest commitment yet from a European country. The minister said the Palestinian met a key condition, which is that he not have charges pending in the United States, Europe or the Palestinian territories.
Argentinian island dispute worsens
Argentina’s foreign minister said he asked U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to continue his efforts to resolve a dispute with Britain over their competing claims to a vast swath of the southern Atlantic Ocean where Britain has begun drilling for oil. Jorge Taiana told reporters after a meeting yesterday with Ban that the U.N. chief was not happy to learn that the situation is worsening
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A family member of a victim of Guatemala’s civil war lights a candle during the inauguration of a funeral chapel on a former military base in Comalapa, Guatemala, yesterday. Guatemalans commemorate today as a national day to honor the victims of a civil war which lasted 36 years. Rodrigo Abd/associated press
because of Britain’s decision to start drilling and is willing to continue his “good offices” mission. The U.N. General Assembly called for Argentina and Britain to negotiate sovereignty over the islands following a brief 1982 war for control over the islands.
Toyota to offer at-home car pickups
Toyota Motor Corp. said yesterday it will offer free at-home pickup of vehicles covered by the national safety recall, pay for customers’ outof-pocket transportation costs and provide drivers free rental cars during repairs. The deal — costs to the company weren’t specified — was initially announced as part of an agreement between Toyota and New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Hours later under questioning during a congressional hearing in Washington, a senior Toyota executive said the company was extending the same benefits nationwide. Cuomo announced yesterday that Toyota and Lexus dealers will offer services such as at-home pickup and return of customers’ recalled vehicles and free rental cars during repairs.
College&City Student found dead below Fall Creek Gorge at Cornell
The body of a student was recovered from the Fall Creek Gorge last Wednesday below the Thurston Avenue Bridge and was identified as Bradley Ginsburg, 18, a Cornell University freshman economics major, according to an official Cornell statement. Cornell Police is leading an investigation into the cause of the fall. Students seeking personal support may contact their residential staff or Gannett Health Services’ Counseling and Psychological Services at 255-5208.
Office of Provost seeks new faculty coordinator
The Office of the Provost is currently looking for a faculty member to serve as the coordinator for Faculty Development. Susanne Morgan, associate professor of sociology, will end her time as the coordinator at the end of this academic year. The coordinator is responsible for faculty development activities at the college, including scheduling events and representing the college at faculty development conferences. Faculty members who wish to be
considered for the position should provide a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to Associate Provost Carol Henderson by e-mail at cghenderson@ithaca.edu no later than March 5.
Local SPCA raises money with chocolate and wine
More than 90 animal lovers and wine connoisseurs helped raise $1,829 for the Tompkins SPCA on Thursday by sampling local wine and chocolate truffles. The Rogue’s Harbor Inn in Lansing, N.Y., welcomed participants to the “Wine and Chocolate for Paws and Claws” fundraiser. The event raised the money for the SPCA through $15 admission tickets, $5 raffle tickets, chocolate lollipop sales and 10 percent of all dinner sales. For more information on how to donate to the Tompkins County SPCA, visit www.spcaonline.com.
Physics department offers observatory sky viewing
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Ithaca College Department of Physics for a public viewing of the night sky at the
Killer whale drowns SeaWorld trainer
A killer whale drowned a trainer in front of a horrified audience yesterday at a SeaWorld show, with at least one witness saying the animal leaped from the water, dragged the woman under and thrashed her around violently. Distraught audience members were hustled out of the stadium, and the park was closed. The 40-year-old veteran trainer was one of the park’s most experienced. It was not clear exactly how she died. An audience member said a show was just starting when the whale “took off really fast in the tank, and then he came back, shot up in the air, grabbed the trainer by the waist and started thrashing around, and one of her shoes flew off,” Victoria Biniak told WKMG-TV. Jim Solomons of the Orlando County Sheriff ’s Office, said the trainer slipped or fell into the whale’s tank. A spokesman for SeaWorld in San Diego says its killer whale show has been suspended.
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Clinton B. Ford Observatory behind the Terraces tomorrow from 8 to 10 p.m. To attend, participants are encouraged to show up at the vehicle turnaround in front of the entrances of Smiddy Hall and CHS on the FLot side. A shuttle van will make regular runs to convey people up to the observatory and back down. For more information, e-mail briotta@ithaca.edu.
Literature professor to talk about new book on race
The Tompkins County Public Library will host Kenneth A. McClane for a reading and discussion of his latest book, “Color: Essays on Race, Family and History,” at 2 p.m. Saturday in the BorgWarner Community Room in the library. McClane, the W.E.B. Du Bois Professor of Literature for Cornell University, has written eight poetry compilations and a collection of personal essays. “Color,” a collection of essays, offers readers a glimpse into Harlem during the rise of the Civil Rights Movement. For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at 272-4557.
Professor to give lecture on family history research
Professor Steven Ruggles, regents professor of history and population studies and director of the Minnesota Population Center at the University of Minnesota, will provide a case study to illustrate the potential power of new methods of investigating historical family demography. The presentation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow in Van Rensselaer building Room G87 at Cornell University. For more information, call 254-4336.
Education center to offer home gardening workshop
“Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening,” a class for beginning vegetable gardeners, will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center at 615 Willow Ave. Participants will learn where to site a garden, how to prepare the soil and how to plant. Horticulture educator Pat Curran will also discuss harvesting tips and her personal favorite varieties of plants. For more information or to register, call 272-2292.
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More locals rely on county food banks By Keara Dowd Contributing writer
Food banks in the Tompkins County area have more employed citizens coming to their facilities in need of food, as well as an overall increase in the need for resources to serve locals coming to the pantries, according to a study released Feb. 5 by Feeding America, a national hunger-relief organization. Because of the ailing economy, many residents have resorted to accepting food from the banks in the area for the first time. Food Bank of the Southern Tier, an organization that distributes to food banks in Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga and Broome counties in New York, has seen an overall increase in the households it serves throughout southern New York by 24 percent from last year. The food bank participated in a study called Hunger in America 2010, which provided a profile of the nature of hunger and food insecurity in the U.S. According to the survey, 39 percent of emergency food program clients said they had to choose between buying food and paying their utilities and heating fuel bill, and 45 percent of households with children said they had to choose between paying for food and paying for gas for a car. Neil Oolie works for the Loaves and Fishes, a community kitchen on North Cayuga Street, as an advocate on its advocacy and education committee. He helps guests by assisting them in navigating the complicated system of public assistance or just talking to them to lend his support. He said it can be difficult for some to meet even the most basic needs. “Food is hard to come by,” said Oolie, who has also been going to Loaves and Fishes for meals for more than 10 years. “People need to eat, and they need somewhere to sleep.” Melissa Smith, the community and public relations manager for Southern Tier, said the number of first-time households coming to the food banks is growing rapidly. “We have seen a tremendous increase in people seeking assistance for the first time,” she said. “The current economy is causing people to come out and ask for food who didn’t before.” Southern Tier has had to be creative in its fundraising efforts to keep up with growing need. “We have the same number of fundraising events but are being more strategic in our planning,” Smith said. “We are trying to get more groups, individuals, business involved.” Chris Pothier, executive director of Loaves and Fishes, which serves free meals on weekdays and serves an average of 121 people per day, said he has not seen their budget affected greatly by the in-
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Noah Cain serves a local woman peas for lunch Monday at Loaves and Fishes, located on North Cayuga Street. Loaves and Fishes offers lunch and dinner services for locals every weekday.
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crease in clients. “We are capable of serving more people,” he said. “If it gets above 200 people, then we will have to start increasing time and staff hours.” While kitchens across the board are continuing to see the number of mouths to feed increase, Loaves and Fishes saw its last drastic increase within the last few months of 2008 when it experienced an 8 percent jump in people served. Pothier said Loaves and Fishes hasn’t had a huge increase since then. “We haven’t really seen much of a change in the last year,” Pothier said. A main budget change Loaves and Fishes encountered is how the kitchen gets money to purchase food for their guests. The amount of money in grants it receives is dependant on how many people it serves. As the need goes up, so does the amount of money the kitchen gets from the government to meet that need. While there could be some concern about having enough food donations to distribute to the banks, Smith said the demand she has seen for food from the Southern Tier is steadily being met. “The community has continued to be very supportive,” Smith said. One of the problems Southern Tier — which distributed more than 7 million pounds of food in 2009 — is facing is where to store its food. Its current facility doesn’t have much storage space, but Smith said that should change in 2011 when it acquires a
new, larger storage facility. Instead of adding new programs to combat rising numbers, Southern Tier has decided to expand its current programs. It recently added a new school site to grow its backpack program geared toward helping children. Children who are dependant on meals provided for free at school or at a reduced price are given a backpack full of food to take home on the weekends or during vacations when they are not in school. Southern Tier now has 19 different sites for the backpack program. “Now 34,000 kids rely on reduced or free meals,” Smith said. “We are always interested in expanding, so we can help more kids.” Businesses like Wegmans supermarket are also getting more involved. Donations of $2, $3 or $5 can be made at cashier checkout lines as part of Wegmans’ monthlong Check Out Hunger program. The $5 donations are particularly helpful, because there is a bonus involved. “Each $5 donation allows the food bank to spend $20 on food,” said Ken Goodwin, service manager for Wegmans in Ithaca. The money collected from these donations is sent to Southern Tier, and it is then distributed among the food banks in the Ithaca community such as Loaves and Fishes and the Salvation Army. “The donations from our store directly help our community,” Goodwin said. “And that makes it more real for our customers.”
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Students seeking to study abroad in London will need to adhere to a new set of regulations, after the British government recently announced plans to tighten its borders and limit the number of people using student visas to work in the country. British Home Secretary Alan Johnson introduced the new rules Feb. 10, which apply to all study abroad applicants from outside the European Union who need student visas to work at jobs or internships. With the new rules, students with visas studying abroad for six months or less can work no more than 10 hours per week, while before it was 20 hours. The new regulations also require applicants to pass a basic English language exam and to prove a higher level of financial stability than previous regulations required. The announcement came six weeks after the failed attempt to bomb a trans-Atlantic American flight to Detroit on Christmas Day. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-yearold Nigerian charged in the attack, was a student in the United Kingdom prior to the attack and was associated with radical Muslim groups. But what British and American
officials are calling increased security measures should have little impact on American students. Brendan O’Grady, a spokesperson for the British Embassy, said the regulations are an effort to crack down on migrants who use the student visa as a guise to enter the country. “The student visa system has been abused by people who aren’t coming to study at all or who are coming to work full time,” he said. “We hope [the new rules] will make the experience better for students coming to do undergraduate or graduate degree work.” Rachel Cullenen, director of study abroad at Ithaca College, said under the new regulations the college must re-apply to be on the list of highly trusted sponsors to continue bringing students abroad. “It may be an extra hoop to jump through, but I don’t anticipate it’s going to cause any problems,” Cullenen said. “There’s no doubt that the Ithaca College London Center is a part of Ithaca College and that Ithaca College is an official institution.” Bill Sheasgreen, director of the college’s London Center, said the law requires him to report any students working illegally, but he hasn’t had a problem yet. The London Center keeps track of all students’ addresses,
Interim Dean Diane Gayeski was announced as the first candidate for the Roy H. Park School of Communications dean last Thursday. The search for the Park School dean began late last year and will end before the summer to prepare for fall 2010. Additional finalists, John Pavlik, chair and professor of the department of journalism and media studies at Rutgers University, and Fritz Messere, interim dean of the school of communication, media and the arts at SUNYOswego and professor of broadcasting and telecommunications, were announced yesterday. Gayeski said she has a new perspective on the role of the communications school dean. “I’ve had the opportunity, obviously, to assume the responsibilities of this role,” she said. “I’ve found it very challenging and rewarding.” Gayeski will speak about her plans for the school at her public presentation, “The Future of Communications Education,” at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Emerson Suites. A dean candidate session will also be held today at 2:45 p.m. in the Park Auditorium for communications students. Scott Hamula, member of the School of Communications Dean Search Committee, said that the process has been worthwhile. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of it,” he said. “I feel like our contributions were important and valuable.” Leslie Lewis, the chair of the search committee, said the committee’s role is coming to a close. “The work, now, is for the whole campus community to be involved with the finalists,” she said.
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UK limits abroad visas By Kathy Laluk
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Rachel Cullenen, director of the study abroad program at Ithaca College, advises students on their individual study abroad interests and needs. Kelsey o’connor/The ithacan
phone numbers, work and vacation activities while in the U.K. “I always keep an eye on the local pubs,” he said. “I know when [students are] working [there] without a visa.” The regulations also stipulate that students intending to do work-study while abroad must apply for a visa. Senior Mike Haller participated in work-study when he was in London last spring. He said the new rules might discourage students from doing work-study. “If it costs $200 to get a visa, I would
have ended up spending a month, two months, making back that money before I would actually start earning money,” he said. Sheasgreen said while the measures may cause some initial frustration, they will not hurt the college’s London study abroad programs. “We’re hoping that the British are trying to attract the kind of students that Ithaca College provides us: students who come, abide by the regulations and go home when they’re supposed to go home,” he said.
Families and students helped to raise $1,300 last Friday night for the United Way at Ithaca College’s 8th annual Family Carnival fundraiser. The event was a part of the college’s community service initiative. Miu Spada said the event was a great way to support a great organization while still enjoying time with her family. “We thought it’s a great community event,” Spada said. “We wanted to support United Way, and the kids can have some fun.” Deborah Mohlenhoff, assistant director of community service and leadership development, said the event raised $1,300. She said the division chose to support the United Way because the organization helps widely. Senior Tatenda Mbudzi, a volunteer for the past four years, helped children through the inflated balloon tunnel. He said he enjoyed working at the event. “It’s fun,” Mbudzi said. “I feel like I’m doing something for the community.”
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and walkabout tours to attract students, along with a new admissions brochure that just came out, featuring the “extras” in a Park education, such as guest speakers, travel opportunities and media projects. “We currently have no reason to be worried that we will hit our targets for next year,” she said. “It’s too early to predict with any accuracy the number of students who will actually enroll in Park next year.” Last year, the college received 12,752 applications. Out of that number, 9,471 were accepted and 2,027 enrolled — a 25 percent overenrollment from the target freshman class size. In fall 2008, 13,546 applications were received — the largest in the college’s history. The college accepted 8,014 and 1,441 enrolled. In fall 2007, 12,506 applied to the college, 8,327 were accepted and 1,797 enrolled. As the largest freshman class is now in its second semester, 95.3 percent have returned to the college — a number that Maguire said has been almost exactly the same for the last few years. Doreen Hettich-Atkins, the coordinator of special services and programs in the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Life, conducts exit interviews with students who voluntarily leave the college. She said this year, she has talked to 56 freshmen who have requested leave of absences for the spring semester or have withdrawn from the college. She said the reasons for students not returning to the college have been a mix, from campus fit to financial reasons. “There has been and there certainly will be students who have listed not being able to financially afford the college,” she said. Katie Coulon was a freshman exploratory major last semester who is now at SUNY-Geneseo. She said the cost of an Ithaca College education was the main reason she decided to transfer. “There’s a huge difference in tuition between a private and state school,” she said. “I did get a good financial aid package at Ithaca, but even with that, it didn’t compare to SUNY.” Carl Sgrecci, vice president of finance and administration, said the budget approved by the Board of Trustees last week anticipated a freshman class of about 1,650 but if the college overenrolls, it would not result in any financial implications that have not already been planned for. “If we ended up with a freshman class that was larger than expected, it would result in more revenue in the form of tuition, room and board that we provided for in the budget,” Sgrecci said. “It would also likely result in some additional expenses to accommodate the students in the residence halls and classrooms.” While the college has not met its target enrollment goals in the past few years, with the class of 2012 being underenrolled and the class of 2013 overenrolled, Maguire said the college is hoping that the class of 2014 will be right on target. “We hope to end the recent fluctuations of freshman enrollment,” he said.
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school, so I have to worry about saving up for that as well. It’s really difficult to juggle finances when [they’re] constantly changing.” Sophomore, Josh Sedelmeyer said he plans to study abroad in Russia next semester, where he will not have to pay the college’s tuition, and at the London Center the following spring, where he will. “It’s still increasing, and it’s still a high tuition, so it’s a pain,” he said. “But it’s nice to see that it’s not skyrocketing.” Freshman Vanessa Smaletz said she doesn’t think an increase is necessary. “I don’t [see why] they need it to be that much, especially with all the freshmen this year,” Smaletz said.” Sgrecci said he hopes the college won’t be forced to hike its costs above 5 percent, but he also said he can’t make promises. “I lived through a period of time where inflation was double digits — 10, 11 percent, back in the 1980s, late 1970s,” Sgrecci said. “And so to sit here and be able to say that we will never have increases over that — I can’t do that. But we are certainly going to strive to keep our increases below 5 percent and see what happens in the overall economy.” In addition to tuition increases, more than $84 million in the college’s
From left, junior Philip A. Feinberg talks to Leslie Lewis, dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences, and Ralph Siciliano ’72, a Board of Trustees member, last Wednesday in the Klingenstein Lounge for the showcase of student work. Graham Hebel/The Ithacan
operating budget will be set aside for financial aid next year — the largest amount the college has ever dedicated to financial aid. Sgrecci said the college currently enrolls approximately 6,150 students and its large freshman class is partially responsible for the increased amount of aid. “We have a large freshman class,
Tenure and Emeritus Five current faculty members were awarded tenure and promoted from assistant to associate professor, according to a press release from the Office of Media Relations: Jonathan Ablard and Karin Breuer from the history department, Ali Erkan from the computer science department, Jeff Holmes from the psychology department and Rebecca Lesses from Jewish studies.
so that … drove to some extent the increase in financial aid, because we’ve already made commitments to them,” he said. “They’ll get to keep their financial aid going forward.” Larry Alleva, vice chairman of the college’s Board of Trustees, said the college hopes to stabilize enrollment at a lower level in the future. “When the college does its budget, it’s really in the context of looking into the future five or six years and trying to project what the enrollment might be,” Alleva said. “… The 2010-2011 budget is prepared [to stabilize] annual average full-time enrollment at around 5,900 students.” In addition to discussing the budget at the annual meetings, Alleva
said the Board of Trustees also made tenure and promotion decisions regarding faculty and welcomed three new alumni members to the board: Tom Grape ’80, Chris LaCroix ’79 and David Lebow ’83. Alleva said the new members were elected in the fall and may serve three terms, for a total of 10 years. He said members are rotated on and off the board, so that spaces are always open. “We have three excellent new candidates,” Alleva said. “The new members of the board each have diverse backgrounds but bring our level of enthusiasm and frankly some really interesting business experience to the board.”
Associate professors Melinda Cozzolino from the occupational therapy department, Helene Larin from the physical therapy department and Stephen Tropiano from the television-radio department all received tenure. Additionally, the incoming dean of the School of Business, Mary Ellen Zuckerman, was named a full professor.
The total cost of an Ithaca College education includes tuition and room and board for a standard double occupancy.
Twelve former faculty members were named professors emeriti. From the history department: Jules Benjamin (retired in 2005), Richard Brown (2007), Paul McBride (2001), David McKeith (2001) and Joseph Tempesta (2008). From the theater arts department: John Bracewell (2005), Earl McCarroll (2002), J. Fred Pritt (2002) and Arno Selco (2008). From the modern languages and literatures department: Jane Kaplan (2008). From the psychology department: Linda McBride (2002). From the writing department: Mary Ann Rishel (2006).
school year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
total cost increases total cost $37,144 $39,398 $41,798 $43,840 $45,944
$ increase +$2,002 +$2,252 +$2,400 +$2,042 +$2,104
% increase +5.7% +6.1% +6.1% +4.9% +4.8%
source: ithaca college web site
Emmy award-winning alumnus presents media work By Taylor Long Staff Writer
Emmy award-winning producer Eric Maierson ’90 presented his most recent works and offered words of advice to students searching for their niche in the media industry Tuesday evening in Park Auditorium. More than 50 students and faculty members attended the lecture, which was sponsored by the departments of journalism, cinema, photography and media arts and television-radio, and organized by Janice Levy, associate professor of cinema, photography and media arts. In addition to the presentation Tuesday evening, Maierson also spoke in several classes throughout the day and reviewed student work. Alexander Sharkey ’09, who majored in television-radio, met with Maierson in the afternoon to share some of his work and attended the evening presentation. Sharkey said his favorite part of the presentation was getting a taste of Maierson’s work. “I’m interested in pursuing the same kind of work,” Sharkey said. “I appreciated how the multimedia content focused on storytelling.” Aside from being impressed by Maierson’s work, Sharkey said he also found the producer’s message inspirational. “Obviously he has taken a diverse route to finally end up where he is today,” Sharkey said. “It’s good to know you can keep changing.”
Eric Maierson ’90 presents his work and gives students advice Tuesday in the Park Auditorium.
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The presentation featured three works Maierson recently completed as a producer for MediaStorm, a multimedia production company that compiles the still images of photographers with audio and video elements to tell a story. Immediately after hearing about the company, Maierson said he knew it was the type of
work he wanted to pursue. After teaching, writing and making his own movies, Maierson continued to look for his niche in the media industry despite setbacks and encouraged students to take the same approach. “If you figure out what you want to do on your own and hone your craft, then people will take notice,” Maierson said. “The job market sucks, but the Internet is your savior.” Maierson contacted television-radio lecturer and former dean of the Park School Tom Bohn, a former professor of Maierson’s, to set up the presentation. As soon as Levy heard Maierson had been working as a producer for the multimedia MediaStorm’s Web site, she said she jumped at the chance to have him speak. “The type of work done by MediaStorm is what I hope my students aspire to do as far as storytelling,” Levy said. “The work is so rich and beautiful, and it’s really fortunate to have the opportunity for someone to come and talk about it.” Levy said she hopes that Maierson’s presentation showed students the possibilities of graduating from the Park School. “It’s always terrific when alums come back,” she said. “It’s inspiring for students to see what can happen when they graduate from Ithaca College.” Maierson said he was happy to have the opportunity to speak to current students. I’ve been wanting to come back for a while,” he said. “I had a great time here and felt like I should give something back.”
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Culinary club to host dinner program By Kristy Zhen Contributing Writer
This semester, the Culinary Arts Club is introducing another opportunity for students to cook and enjoy food as a community with the creation of a new program called the Dinner Club. In addition to regularly meeting once a month in the Tower Club’s kitchen, those who participate in the Dinner Club will be able to cook, eat and learn together biweekly at houses of club members. The Culinary Arts Club currently has more than 100 members on its e-mail listserve. The group meets once a month to cook in the Tower Club’s kitchen. Students follow four to five recipes and cook for about two hours, and after cooking, they sit down to eat and talk about their cooking experience. Katie Schneider, president of the Culinary Arts Club, said she enjoys the collaborative atmosphere that the club encourages among its members. “I like that it’s very community-oriented,” she said. “People will really get to know each other and to learn a lot more because it’s a very intimate setting.” Brian Tetrud, treasurer of the club, introduced the idea of the Dinner Club after enjoying and participating in dinner parties while studying in Paris in 2008. He said collaborative dinners are more akin to French culture and he would like to see more of it at the college. “This is more of a hands-on experience,” he said. “Instead of having so many people, it’s a smaller group, and we’re given more of an opportunity to make the food we want to make.” Rather than choosing from four or five recipes to cook and working in
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Physical therapy professor awarded Quality of Life Grant By Rachael Hartford Contributing Writer
Katie Schneider, president of the Culinary Arts Club, bakes Tuesday in the Tower Club’s kitchen. Schneider plans to team up with other groups on campus.
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the limited space in the Tower Club, students can now go to a “dinner meeting” hosted at a group member’s home, allowing members to choose from their own recipes and cook alongside others in a space that allows for more people. Sophomore Denise Psyhogios, a member of the club, said there is a plethora of opportunities. “If someone prefers to cook Italian food, they can show people different things about how to cook good Italian [food] or something like that,” she said. “It’s really great that we get to show off different recipes of our choice.” The Culinary Arts Club will also host a cook-off in March. The cookoff will be a competition between two teams to make a superior dish using the same ingredients.
Members of the club hope to collaborate with the college’s chapter of Slow Food, an organization that helps people care for and understand the importance of where their food comes from. Schneider said she contacted Slow Food and is waiting to make plans with the group for the future. She said she also hopes to work with other student organizations on campus. The club is also planning to have a banquet at the end of the semester where they will reflect on their shared cooking experiences. Doug Leach, catering manager and faculty adviser to the club, said he would like to see the club grow into an accredited culinary program at the college. “It’s important that students in this day and age fall in love with cooking,” he said. “It’s edible art.”
Deborah Nawoczenski, professor of physical therapy, was awarded the “Quality of Life Grant” from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for $11,000. Her project, the Shoulder Fitness Program, will be funded for one year. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation,” she said. “Secondly, it allows us to give back to the community who has been so good to us.” Quality of Life grants are awarded to programs or projects that improve the daily lives of people with paralysis. The Shoulder Fitness Program will research ways of promoting stronger shoulder muscles for individuals with spinal cord injuries. It will be located at the Pieters Family Life Center in Rochester, N.Y., the region’s only wheelchair-accessible community fitness facility. “We’re looking at movement dysfunction and this particular area is shoulder pain, or shoulder impingement, in people with spinal cord injuries,” Nawoczenski said. Nawoczenski will use real-time electromyographic biofeedback, which uses surface electrodes to detect potential muscle action that promotes healthy shoulder motions in wheelchair users. The program will also enable paralyzed individuals to work out safely in a fitness center designed specifically for their needs. Nawoczenski, who also conducts physical therapy-related research at the Ithaca College
Rochester Center, said the grant will provide guidelines for trainers and therapists. “The purpose is to teach wheelchair users how to use the equipment,” Nawoczenski said. “One of the goals is to really encourage good techniques to ensure lifelong health for the shoulder.” Linda Riek, adjunct faculty and Ph.D. student at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, will be working on the project as co-principle investigator. “[Patients’] shoulders are taking on a huge burden to do the things that they need to do for everyday life,” Riek said. “A huge part of this program is to provide the guidance on how to do the program correctly.” Riek said they hope the grant will help build a self-sustaining program. The center will be taking about 400 shoulder patients into the facility this summer. The grant will be covering use of the faculty and membership fees for participants. Two physical therapy students from the college will be hired to work at the Rochester facility as research assistants. These students will gain hands-on experience in the physical therapy field. Michael Pagliarulo, professor and chair of the physical therapy department, said this is an outstanding achievement for the department as well as for Riek and Nawoczenski. “The grant actually improves [the patients’] quality of life by improving their upper extremity motor function,” Pagliarulo said.
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Spicy, savory or vegetarianwhat was your favorite chili?
Check out an audio slideshow of last weekend’s Chilifest at theithacan.org.
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Resident to race 155 miles for cancer By Brian rank
Contributing Writer
Ithaca resident Christopher LaVallee plans to go the distance to support cancer research — 155 miles through Australia on foot. From April 25 to May 1 LaVallee will embark on a boundary-pushing race through the Australian outback to raise $20,000 for the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes. He will be one of 200 competitors. The event is part of Racing The Planet, an organization that sponsors treks through difficult terrains in places like Africa and Antarctica. Though fundraising is not required for the event, LaVallee along with Anthony Guarneri and Herb Dwyer, his friends and employers, of ASI Renovations, an environmentally conscious construction and remodeling company, have committed to raise the money. LaVallee’s fundraising for CRCFL is in part because of his father, who recently recovered from cancer in January, LaVallee said. ASI Renovations is helping him fundraise because co-owners Guarneri and Dwyer also have fathers who survived cancer. Shawn Galbreath, executive director of CRCFL, said the organization is supported solely through private donations and the $20,000 goal will be a comparatively large donation. The CRCFL provides support services for individuals with cancer as well as their families. “We’re thrilled that they’re doing this,” she said. “We’re very reliant on individuals like these guys doing events for us in order to keep the services continually available to the community.”
Christopher LaVallee runs on a trail Saturday near his house on Lake Avenue. Every morning, LaVallee jogs on streets and running trails.
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Fundraising will be through donations to CRCFL Web site, as well as an event that will be held in April. According to the CRCFL Web site as of Monday, LaVallee has raised $1,075 so far in donations. LaVallee first read about the race online last May and decided to pursue it for charity. The expedition will
be a true test of endurance and selfdiscipline as participants will travel through steep mountain ranges and vast plains of Kimberley — the hottest region in Australia. Competitors must carry supplies during the day to camps each night. “Here in Ithaca [I train] in the 20s and 30s and sometimes the teens
now,” he said. “[I’ll need] to get ready for 95-degree heat.” To prepare for the challenge of carrying a pack, LaVallee has tailored his training regimen. “I’m going to have 20-25 pounds on my back,” he said “I’m just trying to lighten up the back, maybe train myself not to need so much water.” A typical training week includes a long run on Saturday for 3 to 5 hours; shorter runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; free-weight lifting on Monday; and on Sunday he trains with the all the equipment that will be used in the race. He fits this into his 40-hour workweek that he puts in at ASI Renovations. Dwyer, who met LaVallee in the Marine Corps, said LaVallee has always been dedicated as a carpenter and competitor. “When he sets his mind on something he goes after it 110 percent,” he said. Guarneri said the company is glad to sponsor LaVallee for this cause. “We’re all very proud that Christopher is able to do this and be dedicated to the cause, and that he wanted to work with us, and [that] the [CRCFL] also wanted to work with us,” he said. LaVallee said that he wants to help those in need through activities like this race because he has the abilities and resources. “We’re young able-bodied people, and we want to do as much as we possibly can until we can’t do anything anymore,” he said. For more information or to donate, visit www.rtpforcrcfl.kintera.org or call 277-0960.
Relay leaders spur students to raise funds By kera schulze Staff Writer
Ithaca College and Cornell University will come together Saturday at 6 p.m. at Barton Hall for the annual Relay for Life — a 12-hour event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. “We really want to encourage everyone to raise money, not just pay the registration fee,” junior Shari Kaplan said, a co-chair and member of Ithaca College’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. Last year the college raised $97,000. According to the Relay for Life Web site, the college has currently raised $55,656.48. About 870 students, staff and faculty from the college are registered to attend. Last year, about 1,200 students attended. Registration can be found online and includes a $20 fee. “What happens is the week before the event and the day of the event, people just show up, which is huge,” Kaplan said. Senior Patricia Kroog, a three-year participant, said cancer affects everyone. “To be a part of something that is fighting cancer is an empowering feeling,” Kroog said. Freshman Mia Canale, a CAC member, said it is important to fundraise. “One fun event for 12 hours can help save billions of lives,” Canale said. “That’s why I’m doing it, and that’s why other people should.”
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Professor studies sleep habits James Maas, a former department chair and psychology professor at Cornell University, recently published “The Cornell Sleep Study.” The study found that not only are students building up a massive “sleep debt,” but they are also unaware of the actual amount of sleep they are getting at night. New technology allowed Maas to study Maas said recordings of students’ college students sleep time in light, deep are not getting and REM sleep with a enough sleep. wireless headband sensor. Contributing Writer Ryan Sharpstene spoke with Maas about his research on student sleeping habits. Ryan Sharpstene: What was your main objective behind this study? James Maas: Before I would ask students how much they were sleeping at night, and they would say on average about seven hours. I do know that a lot of young people’s objective judgment on sleep length is not very accurate. So I was anxious to use this new piece of equipment called the Zeo to gain an objective measurement of how long it took people to fall asleep, how long they slept and how well they slept. RS: What originally sparked your in-depth interest in the field of sleep study? JM: In 1969, I made a film about the person who discovered REM sleep as a key to dreaming. I was so fascinated by what I saw in that sleep lab that I decided I was going to study sleep for the rest of my life. Since that time, the field has expanded tremendously from focusing on dreams to, for me, sleep deprivation. So it was just curiosity and amazement that got me involved in the first place.
RS: You’ve taught Psychology 101 at Cornell for 45 years. In that time have you noticed a change in college students’ sleep habits? JM: Absolutely. They have gotten worse. Over the years stress has built, drinking has built, and the use of computer games, Facebook and the Internet has interfered with our ability to value a good night’s sleep. It has definitely gotten worse over the decades. RS: Why do you think college-age students are getting so little sleep? JM: Students, like everybody else, typically don’t value sleep. We treat sleep as a luxury rather than a necessity. So we are trying to educate the public that our sleep debt is almost as large as our fiscal debt and it has serious consequences with everything from health to academic performance to social life. RS: Do you think that poor sleeping habits developed during college years will follow students into their adult lives? JM: We know it does. The average college student needs to sleep one hour more than the average adult [about 9 hours 15 minutes]. But adults are just as guilty of being walking zombies. This is something that we are trying to inform the public of because it affects the general well-being of life. RS: What do you wish the average-age college student would learn about the importance of sleep? JM: The serious dilatory consequences of not valuing sleep. No. 1, to know why you should change your habits. No. 2, what you can do about it. No. 3, the rewards of gaining alertness, general health and athletic ability from changing your life, which can literally happen within a week.
Check out an audio slideshow of all the Chilifest action at theithacan.org/ go/10chilifest.
Cooking up an act
Freshman Jesse Muse performs with Ithaca College Circus on The Commons last Saturday for the 12th annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off and WinterFest, commonly known to locals as Chilifest. More than 30 restaurants competed in the chili cook-off, the main attraction.
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Public Safety Incident Log FEBRUARY 2 V&T VIOLATION/LEAVING SCENE LOCATION: J-Lot SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown vehicle damaged a parked vehicle and then left the scene. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. SAFETY HAZARD LOCATION: Tower Skyline Drive SUMMARY: Caller reported stairs in poor condition. Stairs were blocked off from pedestrian traffic. Report taken. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Officer reported an odor of marijuana. The suspect had left the scene. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. CASE STATUS CHANGE LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Officer reported follow-up completed on incident reported on this date. One person was judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: Talcott Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported feeling ill. Person was transported to CMC by ambulance. Patrol Officer James Landon.
FEBRUARY 8 MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Caller reported a person had lost consciousness. One person was transported to CMC by an ambulance. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF LOCATION: Lower Campus SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person threw a rock and damaged the windshield of construction equipment. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. RAPE LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported confidentially for the victim that a rape had occurred by a known person. Sergeant Ronald Hart. SUSPICIOUS PERSON LOCATION: Facilities Parking Lot SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown subject looking in the windows of facilities. Person identified. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. LARCENY LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person stole an iPod, camera, cell phone and cash. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. LOST PROPERTY LOCATION: Unknown location SUMMARY: A caller reported he/she could not find cell phone. Patrol Officer Brad Bates. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Clarke Hall SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke.
FEBRUARY 9 FORCIBLE TOUCHING LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Person reported confidentially for the victim that a
known person had sexual contact with another person without consent. Victim did not report the crime to Public Safety for investigation. Assistant Director of Administrative Services Laura Durling. RECLASSIFICATION OF CRIME LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Officer reported an incident that was originally reported Dec. 2 as a larceny was reclassified to burglary. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. RECLASSIFICATION OF CRIME LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Officer reported an incident that was originally reported Jan. 29 as a larceny was reclassified to burglary. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. FIRE ALARM LOCATION: Garden Apartments SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused accidentally by burnt food. Area was ventilated, and the system was reset. Patrol Officer Chris Teribury.
FEBRUARY 10 MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported a person who was ill. Individual transported to CMC by ambulance. Security Officer Wendy Lewis. MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE LOCATION: Grant Egbert Boulevard SUMMARY: Officer reported a one-car MVA. The vehicle struck a light pole and sign. Report taken. Patrol Officer Andy Schneider. CCV/DRUG VIOLATIONS LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Four people were judicially referred for violating the college conduct code and drug policy. Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Two people were judicially referred for the unlawful possession of marijuana in a dorm. Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. LARCENY LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person stole several items of clothing sometime between 10:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Investigation pending. Sergeant Bill Kerry. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Garden Apartments SUMMARY: Four people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana in a dorm. Patrol Officer Mark Denicola.
FEBRUARY 11 MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported a person possibly having a seizure. The person lost consciousness and struck head, causing injury to face. Person declined medical assistance from ambulance staff. Patrol Officer Mark Denicola. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Three people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol Officer Mark Denicola.
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selected entries from february 2 to february 18
CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: West Tower SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for underage possession of alcohol. Patrol Officer Adam Koehler. FOUND PROPERTY LOCATION: Dillingham Center SUMMARY: Cell phone found and turned over to Public Safety.
FEBRUARY 12 CASE STATUS CHANGE LOCATION: Terrace Dining Hall SUMMARY: Officer reported the clothing items reported stolen Feb. 10 were located. No larceny occurred, larceny unfounded. Sergeant Bill Kerry. FOUND PROPERTY LOCATION: Towers Concourse SUMMARY: A backpack was found and turned over to Public Safety. CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: West Tower SUMMARY: One person arrested for criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree. Officer issued person an appearance ticket. Person is scheduled to appear in Town of Ithaca Court on March 2. Two people were judicially referred for tampering with fire equipment, college regulations, criminal conduct and drug policy. Patrol Officer Mark Denicola. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Rowland Hall SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana and underage possession of alcohol. Patrol Officer Andy Schneider. CCV/DRUG VIOLATIONS LOCATION: Eastman Hall SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred for violation of the drug policy. Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED LOCATION: Fitness Center SUMMARY: Caller reported a person sustained a shin injury during workout. The person was transported to CMC by ambulance. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. CASE STATUS CHANGE LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Investigation determined that the rape, reported confidentially to a third party Feb. 8 and then reported by the victim Feb. 12, did not meet any elements for crime classification. Rape unfounded. Assistant Director of Administrative Services Laura Durling. LARCENY LOCATION: Towers Dining Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person stole gloves. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported a person feeling ill. Person declined medical assistance. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: East Tower SUMMARY: Caller reported a person feeling ill. One person transported to CMC by ambulance. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins.
FEBRUARY 13 MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported a person feeling ill. One person transported to CMC by ambulance. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins. MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: Landon Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported a person feeling ill. One person transported to CMC by ambulance. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins. V&T VIOLATION/DWI LOCATION: All Other SUMMARY: During a vehicle stop, driver was arrested for DWI. Uniform traffic tickets were issued for Town of Ithaca Court for DWI and for BAC greater than 0.08 percent. One campus summons issued for failure to stop at stop sign. Patrol Officer Adam Koehler. AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported receiving harassing phone calls. The person making the harassing calls was a known person. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Andy Schneider. MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE LOCATION: Flora Brown Drive SUMMARY: Officer reported a onecar MVA. Report taken. Patrol Officer Chris Teribury. CCV/DANGER TO SELF LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Caller reported a person on the roof. One person judicially referred for endangering self. Patrol Officer Adam Koehler.
broke the window was unknown. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF LOCATION: Clarke Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person damaged a door and card reader outside a dorm. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew.
FEBRUARY 15 MEDICAL ASSIST/ INJURY RELATED LOCATION: Fitness Center SUMMARY: Caller reported falling, sustaining an ankle injury and possibly receiving a head injury. The person was transported to CMC by ambulance. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. LARCENY LOCATION: West Tower SUMMARY: Caller reported a person stole computer keyboards and mice. The person who stole the items was unknown Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin.
FEBRUARY 16 RECLASSIFICATION OF CRIME LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: The aggravated harassment report made on Feb. 13 was reclassified as a harassment report. Patrol Officer Andy Schneider. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Sergeant Bill Kerry.
FEBRUARY 17
MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED LOCATION: East Tower SUMMARY: Caller reported a person with flulike symptoms. Person transported to CMC by ambulance. Fire and Building Safety Coordinator Ronald Clark.
TRESPASS LOCATION: Academic Quad SUMMARY: Officer reported people in construction area. Two people judicially referred for trespass. Patrol Officer Mark Denicola.
FEBRUARY 14
MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE LOCATION: Textor Circle SUMMARY: Officer reported a one-car MVA. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke.
CCV/EXCESSIVE NOISE LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for excessive noise. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. EXPOSURE OF PERSON LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Officer reported a person urinating in public. One person issued an appearance ticket for Town of Ithaca Court for exposure of person, and one person judicially referred for responsibility of guest. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Officer reported finding a purse containing various medication. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Adam Koehler. MAKING GRAFFITI LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Officer reported an unknown person wrote graffiti on a building. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Officer reported an unknown person damaged windows. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF LOCATION: Terrace Dining Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported a person damaged a window. The person who
FEBRUARY 18 CRIMINAL POSSESSION LOCATION: O-Lot SUMMARY: Ten people judicially referred for possession of marijuana and alcohol. One person issued a court ticket for possession in the seventh degree. Patrol Officer Adam Koehler. CASE STATUS CHANGE LOCATION: West Tower SUMMARY: Officer reported a person was identified in the graffiti case reported Feb. 6. One person judicially referred for defacing college property. Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. For the complete safety log, go to www.theithacan.org/news
Key cmc – Cayuga Medical Center CCV – College Code Violation DWI – Driving while intoxicated IFD – Ithaca Fire Department IPD – Ithaca Police Department MVA – Motor vehicle accident RA – Resident assistant SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol V&T – Vehicle and Transportation
Opin ion
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
editorials
a tech-savvy solution
Ithaca College should make the switch to Gmail in exchange for a more efficient e-mail server system for the campus
W
hile schools such as Cornell University and Villanova University adopt Google’s Gmail as their official e-mail system, Ithaca College should seriously consider and begin implementing plans to do the same. Not only is this a cost-effective e-mail solution for the college campus, but it is the most practical. Gmail is free for the college to use and comes with years of trusted business experience. The transition to Gmail would relieve the college’s Information Technology Services from the complexities of student Webmail accounts. This can and will make other major changes within the department smoother because of the extra hands that would be available. At least 19 percent of the student population forwards the college’s Webmail content to Gmail accounts. By opting for Gmail, the college will only build on a current trend among students. With the college’s e-mail offering 75 megabytes of storage space and Gmail offering 7 gigabytes, Gmail users have more space and can keep track of more content. Additionally, an account with Gmail would be permanent for a student user, making it easier for peers to maintain contact with one another and for professors to find students after they graduate. Gmail is part of Google, and it is only fair to wonder about the transfer of an entire e-mail system to a media conglomerate. Regardless of whether the college chooses to outsource its e-mail server, private data and e-mail content will have to be stored somewhere, whether that be Webmail or Gmail. By switching to Gmail, the college would be able to offer a more efficient and less expensive e-mail solution to the campus community.
off the shelf
Expanding wine sales would benefit state economy and local community
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bill that would allow New York to sell wine in local grocery stores is currently pending approval by the state Legislature. The passage of the bill, a part of Gov. David Paterson’s executive budget, would benefit Ithaca and the community. If approved, the bill would make wine more accessible to consumers, helping generate a substantial increase in the state’s revenue. While the switch could result in a possible loss of jobs in local liquor stores, jobs would also be created as grocery stores look for experts to handle its new wine sales. Selling wine at grocery stores would also make shopping trips more convenient for the consumer. Instead of making multiple stops for food and alcohol, the consumer would benefit from a onestop shopping experience. The bill would also permit local liquor businesses to own multiple liquor licenses — a nod from lawmakers to wine and liquor stores concerned by the possible decrease in income if this bill were to pass. The bill might not appear to be in favor of local business. But supporting local business is much different than protecting independent business. More importantly, the government should not allow monopolies by making it impossible for other venues to sell the same commodities. While allowing grocery stores to sell wine may put a dent on local wine and liquor store sales, customers and the state budget can only benefit from this arrangement.
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Protecting land and heritage amid conflict W hile I was in the West Bank visiting friends this past January, I had the opportunity to spend time with a Palestinian farmer named Abed. He welcomed us onto his land, located in a valley just outside Bethlehem, to tell us about his life. This is his story. It may be hard for those of us who have never had to question our right to space, a house and a home to identify with Abed’s conviction to remain living in a cave on his family’s land. He explains: “I spent much of my life in a refugee camp in Palestine just kilometers away from my childhood home and familial land. When I finally came brooke back here and remembered reynolds my great grandparents, my grandparents and my parents working this land, I knew I could never again leave. Losing this land means becoming a refugee once again and losing the last and most real connection to my family that I have. My grandmother’s soul is in this land — how could any amount of money mean more than this?” We sit cross-legged while Abed carefully begins to tell us about his life. After having to flee his family’s land when it was annexed by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War, Abed spent much of his life living in the Deheishe refugee camp in the West Bank where approximately 10,000 people reside today. In 1999, with both parents dead and a brother in an Israeli prison for more than 20 years, he moved back to his inherited land where he continues to live, love and farm. When asked what else he grows besides a healthy grove of olive trees, he answers with pride, “You name it, and it grows on this land!” He was not exaggerating. Unfortunately, his choice to remain there has meant constant struggle. Outside, Abed gestures for us to lift our gazes. Nestled in a valley among three large Israeli settlements just outside Bethlehem, his land is in high demand. With settlement expansion plans for the land upon which Abed lives
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The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is marked as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The Palestinian Authority was given control of Bethlehem after Israeli troops pulled out in December 1995.
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and farms, Israeli authorities have offered him numerous resettlement deals and exorbitant amounts of money to leave. Abed refuses, considering their offers irrelevant. All he wants is his land. His perseverance and resistance have made him the victim of frequent arrests, imprisonment and harassment that continues to this day. Furthermore, like many Palestinians living in occupied Palestine, Abed’s house has been demolished by the Israeli Defense Forces twice under the premise that his building permits are inadequate. Determined to remain with his land, but living with the stinging awareness that any building he constructs will be destroyed, Abed now lives in a cave. Since it is a natural structure, Israeli authorities have more difficulty finding legal grounds for its demolition. The slab upon which we are currently seated was the foundation for his last house. Abed’s struggles, determination and love for
his land can be seen in part as a form of resistance against state-sponsored Israeli oppression against the Palestinian people and the continued colonization of their lands. His strength can also be appreciated for its ability to inspire us to persevere, to act and to love. However, we must be careful not to attribute significance to Abed only as a symbol of resistance or for his capacity to inspire us. More than anything, his story must be understood as personal, and his struggle as one ultimately seeking meaningful survival. Abed is not remaining on his land in order to resist. He is resisting in order to live. And he deserves the final word: “Without our land, I am nothing. It is my breath.” Brooke Reynolds ’09 graduated with a major in Complicity and Power as part of the planned studies program. E-mail her at breynol3@gmail.com.
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Hookah use popular in colleges despite health risk
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fter the introduction of a nationwide tobacco policy and its enforcement in most places, the general perception about tobacco use is that we are finally winning the battle against it. However, it seems there is always another loophole that sneaks up on us and the use of tobacco could be on its way to the mainstream again with a very different identity and srijana form. The bajracharya centuries-old tradition of smoking from a hookah is widely perceived to be less harmful and addictive than smoking cigarettes, and its use appears to be a new trend. The Journal of Preventive Medicine in its last publication explained that the smoke passes through gurgling water before the user inhales it, but every risk of cigarette smoking is also associated with water pipes. It is believed that a hookah, which lasts for about 45 minutes, delivers 36 times more tar than a cigarette, 15 times more carbon monoxide and 70 percent more nicotine. The Harvard Mental Health Letter reports that hookah smoking may be just as addictive and perhaps even more harmful because of the way people smoke while using a water pipe. Hookah smokers inhale more often
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From left, sophomore Peter Blanchard and freshman Cory Healy smoke hookah Tuesday night outside the Campus Center Dining Hall. claudia pietrzak/the Ithacan
and for longer periods than typical cigarette smokers. By puffing longer and in greater volume, a water pipe smoker inhales the equivalent of 100 cigarettes or more during a single water pipe session. At the request of Erica Weiss from the Hammond Health Center at Ithaca College, four students from my health class did a pilot survey on hookah use and its related issues among students of the college. Out of 212 students who responded to the survey, almost all of them knew what hookah was. About half of them reported using hookah at least once a week. At the national level,
the American College Health Association’s survey in 2009 reported more than 11 percent of the total sample (611) from Ithaca College indicated using hookah in the past 1-9 days. These numbers do indicate that hookah is being used at the college, though it is hard to estimate the accuracy of these statistics. Ithaca College is not the only college to see this rising trend. The “Commonwealth Times” at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) reported that four different restaurants near its campus offer hookah smoking. The sweet taste of hookah tobacco attracts
students, even those who oppose cigarette smoking. Linda Hancock, assistant director of the Office of Health Promotion at VCU, believes that there is a huge misunderstanding with students and the way they underestimate the risk of hookahs. She added that the myth that the smoke is filtered by the water and therefore does not contain as many harmful chemicals seems to be fairly common. Harvard Health Publications also state that the new fad among college students and other young people is raising public health concerns as it is proven by scientists with decades of evidences that tobacco is bad for health. If young people start using it again, it is indeed going to be another public health dilemma. Though it seems that this is a new college culture and an avenue to socialize with friends, thinking that it is a benign activity, the ultimate consequence of this behavior is likely to be grave. Considering the information from this pilot study and the national trend can be a starting point to begin a dialogue in our campus and design specific health promotion and education programs for Ithaca College students. srijana bajracharya is a professor and the graduate program chair at the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education. E-mail her at sbajracharya@ithaca.edu.
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t’s Oscar season again, which means it’s time for film dorks like me to get worked up over nuances most people don’t really analyze in films. Trivial things like sound editing and shot length and plot. I’m looking at you, “Avatar.” The Oscars are a time-honored film award ceremony where a highly qualified board of industry professionals votes on the greatest achievements in cinema of the year, then toss all that out the window and award whoever it is people want to see win. I guess that’s my issue with the Oscars, and probably everybody else’s issue, too. I only want to see movies and actors I like, get nominated and win. If only I was in charge of Oscar himself. I used to get pretty aggravated over the Oscars. For a while, I held a film grudge that went back three decades. In 1979, “Kramer vs. Kramer” won Best Picture against “Apocalypse Now.” That would be like “The Hurt Locker” losing Best Picture this year to “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.” I almost gave up on following Oscar news, but then I heard that an incredible 10 films are up for Best Picture this year. That’s more nominees than ever before. I guess some members of the Academy got into pirating movies — or at least Netflix. Though if they got into Netflix, they probably would have accidentally nominated some film made in 1986 that was in their queue, like “Crocodile Dundee” or “The Karate Kid Part II.” With so many movies nominated this year, we probably came close to that. That got me thinking: Perhaps some other changes could be made to the Academy Awards that would keep me watching. Like nominating Jeff Bridges’ beard instead of the man himself for Best Actor. Personally, I was more intrigued by the man’s facial hair than his performance in “Crazy Heart.” Plus, awarding a beard a nomination would set an interesting precedent in future awards, like Best Sideburns or Best Villainous Goatee in a Supporting Role. I also think the Best Actress honor should be renamed the “Meryl Streep Award for Being Meryl Streep and Possessing Other Meryl Streep-Related Abilities” for the tenure of her acting career. The woman has won two Oscars and 83 other film awards in her lifetime. That deserves some kind of recognition, and the promise of watching Meryl Streep win an award named for her own awesomeness might entice me to watch the ceremony. The Oscars air Sunday, March 7, at 8 p.m., but I won’t be watching. I hear TBS is airing “Crocodile Dundee” that night. sarah kasulke is a freshman television-radio major. E-mail her at skasulk1@ithaca.edu.
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A IN THE While some students stumble home after a Friday or Saturday night out, others are working into the early hours of the weekend. Contributing Writer Brittany Gilpin discovers what it’s like to work the counter at Sammy’s Pizzeria at 1 a.m.
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Late-night cravings It’s shortly after midnight, and the presence and chatter of college students on The Commons is scarce. As the clock ticks closer to 1 a.m., the sound of footsteps moving down the concrete pavement amplifies. Junior Billy Dunn knows he only has 20 more minutes of serenity. At 1:12 a.m., the line at Sammy’s Pizzeria stretches outside the door and beyond its neon signs, but Dunn remains cool, calm and collected as customers stumble to the counter and slur their orders for buffalo chicken or chicaboli pizza. Dunn has been serving pizza at Sammy’s during the Saturday 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. shift since October and has witnessed plenty of chaos, commotion and intoxication from behind the pizzeria’s glass food display cases once the local bars announce last call. “It’s not very busy in here until around 1 a.m. when the bars close,” Dunn said. “After that, it gets pretty loud and crazy.” Sammy’s use of college employees during the late-night shifts is not coincidental. The restaurant, fully aware of its late-night market, hires college students for the shifts because of their ability to
relate to people their own age. Currently, Sammy’s employs between five and 10 college students. “I don’t really like it,” Dunn said about working on the weekends. “But the last two hours of work go by really fast.” Saturday night’s showing did not fail to disappoint: A couple — who had just met earlier that evening at a local bar — stumbled into a booth in the back to discuss engagement plans, while another group belted the lyrics to Jessica Simpson’s “I Wanna Love You Forever.” One man approached two women in a corner booth. “Are you guys sisters?” he asked. “You look a lot alike!” “Um, no,” the 18-year-old responded. Later, he found out they were 28 years apart in age — and not even related. Dunn is certainly qualified to comment on the chaos. He said he interacts with customers as both a cook and cashier. He said there is definitely a difference between the customers before and after the bar rush. “Before the bars, they’re more friendly,” he said. “Everyone’s different when they’re drunk. Sometimes they’re friendly, sometimes they’re pushy, and sometimes they just can’t make a decision.” Dunn said the indecisiveness is one of the most frustrating parts of his shift. “Sometimes you just have to get them going,” he said. “You have to ask what they want a couple of times.” Getting customers through the line isn’t the only thing to worry about at 1 a.m. With only one bathroom in the establishment, hoards of people crowd around the one door, making a line that is impossible to walk around. Dunn said he spends most of the rush reminding people of what they ordered. “People think they ordered three slices but only say two,” he said. “I’ll put two out, and they say they need another one, so we always compensate for that. If I miss a slice, I’ll put another one in. You have to be pretty flexible.”
Sophomore Hayley Stormon works late nights alongside Dunn. She said sometimes being stern is the only way to quickly and efficiently serve each customer. “Sometimes I get brisk, but I try to get everyone to pay for what they ordered,” she said. “Sometimes they’ll wander away without paying. I get kind of angry.” Alex Susskind, associate professor for Food and Beverage Management at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, said quality customer service is important at any hour for businesses located in a college town. “If you operate in a college town, you rely on college students for your business,” he said. “It’s very important that you understand and serve your market.” Jasmine Tourance, a cook and daytime manager for Sammy’s, said customer service is an important part of the restaurant’s philosophy. But Dunn said the inebriated customers who frequent the pizzeria can help or hurt business. “It’s definitely a positive in terms of selling pizza because everyone’s inhibitions go to the wind and they’ll order four chicaboli slices,” he said. “But there’s so many people in a small space. People get into fights, and there’s lots of confusion. It’s chaos.” Susskind said coming up with ways to speed up service and having pizza ready to serve is vital in handling both the mess and the crowd. junior billy dunn “It’s not unknown to Sammy’s,” Susskind said. “They know at 1 a.m. it’s going to be busy, so they get ready for that.” As each customer painstakingly chooses a type of pizza, Dunn remains unfazed and composed as he serves each one as quickly and accurately as possible. Dunn said being a college student himself allows him to be understanding of his customers. “I’ve been on the other side of the counter,” he said. “I guess that common ground helps me to cut them some slack.”
“It’s not very busy in here until around 1 a.m. when the bars close. After that, it gets pretty loud and crazy.”
Top: Junior Billy Dunn takes a customer’s order Saturday night at Sammy’s Pizzeria. Middle: Dunn boxes a pizza for a customer to take Saturday at 12:30 a.m. at Sammy’s. Above: A crowd of college students storms Sammy’s after last call Saturday night at the pizza place. Dunn said he sees the same number of people at every weekend shift.
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This week’s hits and misses
Since she arrived in the music world, Rihanna has gone through a style evolution. Assistant Accent Editor Whitney Faber recaps and rates her hair dos and don’ts.
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Long Locks Bursting onto the scene in 2005 with a sweeter-than-candy look, Rihanna’s long locks suited her. It was perfect for whipping around in those high-powered dance routines, and whip it she did. Back in the day when “Pon de Replay” was her biggest hit and all she cared about was making dance songs, things seemed to make a lot more sense in the style department for Rihanna. Her long hair matched her cute, though at times slightly risqué, outfits and worked perfectly with her stunning bone structure — something most models would kill for. Life just seemed to be a lot simpler for Rihanna in those days.
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Asymmetrical Cut Somewhere between Rapunzel sweetness and punk madness is the land where Rihanna’s hair has been living since 2007. Her asymmetrical do was just wild enough to catch the attention of fashionistas the world over. Mixing her new hard-edged hair with outer space-inspired silhouettes, Rihanna tried to remake her image from the top down. Though the look always seems a little out of place on such a sweet-looking girl, she managed to pull off most of the strange outfits with flair, proving she has a fashion voice to be heard. After all, it’s not every girl who can pull off spaceman-wing sleeves on a cocktail dress.
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Mohawk Rihanna has been through a lot this year — with the Chris Brown scandal and now balding. No, wait. The balding one was intentional. Most recently, in an attempt to show the world just how hard core she is, Rihanna donned the ’80s punk classic Mohawk. And it’s not one of those wimpy faux styles. This is the genuine article, shaved sides and all. Though Rihanna has recently been running with a tougher crowd, like in her latest song “Run This Town” with Jay-Z and Kanye West, she looks out of place with her beautiful bone structure in such an unpolished look. Wear all the spiked clothing you want, Rihanna, but you’re still the princess of hip-hop, not punk.
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Friday night and feelin’ funky
Keyboard and bass player Adam Gold taps the ivories and sings backup vocals for Sophistafunk on Friday night at Castaways on Inlet Island. The three-man group uses funk vibes and hip-hop beats and mixes it with spoken-word poetry, making an all-new sound. Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan
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Drop of fashion plus culture makes funny feminist blog
The writers at lemondrop.com aren’t afraid to be candid. Browsing through the site’s posts on topics like fashion, beauty and relationships is like listening to a best friend’s crazy stories. The blog covers daily celebrity news without the whereabouts of Lindsay Lohan dominating the site. With a whole section devoted to real-life “Superwomen,” this fun, girl-powered blog has substance. It’s advice by real people without all the fluff and with all the fun. — Alexandra Evans
Lifelike gremlin skirt bursts onto Fashion Scene
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Don’t feed it after midnight. Don’t get it wet. Don’t let it in the sunlight. And more importantly, don’t wear it as a skirt. These are the rules for the strange creatures known as gremlins, but Lady Gaga has broken a few of them in the name of fashion. The pop diva recently purchased this creation, made by L.A. designer Brian Lichtenberg, for more than $2,000. There is no word yet on when the star plans to premiere her new purchase on the fashion scene. But she should do it at night at a drinkless party. The last thing Hollywood needs is an army of these skirts running around town wreaking havoc. — Whitney Faber
quoteunquote I like kissing boys on-screen. As a straight guy, it’s quite an interesting proposition. Ewan McGregor to an Out magazine reporter for the March 2010 issue about his willingness to play gay characters.
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Marital Woes Worsen
Between the breakup rumors and the knife fight on Christmas Day, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller’s relationship has been a little rocky. It was a normal day at the Sheen household. Dad was in the kitchen. The twins were playing in the yard. Mom just came home from rehab. It was practically an episode of “Leave It to Beaver” in the making, until the police arrived. Child services visited the house to check on the little tykes as part of an ongoing investigation. Though the cops left after only saying a few words of warning, this probably won’t be their last visit. This gladiator couple seems to be constantly locked in combat. —Whitney Faber
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Local musician finds his rhythm in community By shea o’meara contributing writer
Before Johnny Russo ever fell in love with a woman, music stole his heart. Growing up in Geneva, N.Y., Russo picked up the trombone at age 6 and was smitten by age 11. “I went after it in a big way — nobody forced me to practice,” Russo said. “They might have even said, ‘Don’t practice so much.’” Russo first became acquainted with Ithaca in 1957 when the 13-year-old was invited by his elementary school teacher to play trombone for an Ithaca College music class. At this time the college was still a building on The Commons. “When I saw Ithaca I said, ‘Boy, this is a really special place,’” Russo said. “‘I’d like to come to school here, and I’d like to live here.’” Since then, Russo has made a name for himself in the community. After 30 years of playing in restaurants, at festivals and teaching young and old musicians, Russo has become the go-to man for musical entertainment in Ithaca. Russo was unable to attend Ithaca College for financial reasons. He accepted a full scholarship to the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., and began his life outside Ithaca’s reach. He graduated in 1966 and enlisted in the military. In his four years of service, Russo participated in the military band and found a greater appreciation for life. It took 20 years for Russo to return to the city he had fallen for in 1957. When his military stint ended in 1970, he turned to music. Russo wanted to prove that he could make a living off of being a jazz musician. “In order to make a living as a jazz musician you need to be in New York City or Chicago or Los Angeles — places like that,” he said. “I didn’t like the way the big cities were going, and they were heading down.” Russo plays regularly at Ithaca’s Winter Farmer’s Market in the Women’s Community Building, but before he became a local hit he played everywhere from Carnegie Hall in New York City to Taughannock Falls State Park. At 33, Russo moved to Ithaca and in six years had developed his own business as a musician. Dinner hours at Ruloff’s restaurant
Johnny Russo plays for customers at the Giving Tree Café on Feb. 13. Russo has been playing music in the area and teaching up-and-coming musicians for more than 30 years. Kathy Laluk/the ithacan
at Cornell University brought him in contact with Cornell students, and most prominently, Cornell fraternities. He got offers to play for fraternities. Then his business grew by word of mouth among faculty, giving him the opportunity to play at town events like retirement parties and weddings. Brian Earle has been playing clarinet with
Russo since the 1970s. He said Russo’s talent is something that comes from both his natural abilities and his knowledge of music. “John has a really deep love of music and the material that he does,” Earle said. “He studies it. He goes to the library. He researches it. He’s somewhat of a historical expert.” Russo said building a successful music career
Theater students to act out French novel By alexandra evans Staff writer
Ithaca College’s upcoming production will be the regional premiere of “The Little Prince” and the first time an adult female performer has been cast at the college as the Little Prince, which is usually played by a young boy. M a n y p o e t i c phrases in If you go “The Little Prince” the upcomWhen: Tomorrow, ing opera, Tuesday, Thursday “The Little and March 6 at Prince,” urge 8 p.m. and Sunday audience at 2 p.m. members to Where: Hoerner look beyond Theatre How much: $4.50 what they to $10 can only see. “Eyes are blind, look only with the heart,” is a favorite line of Thomas Lehman, senior vocal performance major, who plays the Pilot. He said the phrase sums up the greater meaning of the show. “As [we] grow up, we begin to perceive things and get cynical views on life,” he said. “Life becomes way too formulaic. The message of the story is that there’s much more to life than what we see in front of us.” “The Little Prince,” an opera written in English by Rachel Portman with libretto by Nicholas Wright, is based on the novella of the same name by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It explores life, human nature and the difference
in the area of one’s choice is certainly not without complication or merit. “You can’t go to another small town and see something like this — it’s a magical place,” he said. Earle said he discovered the depths of Russo’s musical passion one day after the two were collecting firewood. Russo walked into the damp basement of his home, went up to an old, almost broken-down piano and began to play. “After doing all this lumberjack work, he [had] such a tenderness for this beautiful material,” Earle said. Russo founded the East Hill Classic Jazz Band in 1981 and has been its director for three decades. The band has produced a series of CDs and has incorporated other local artists. Sally Ramirez, a vocalist who started playing with Russo when she moved to Ithaca two years ago, said working with Russo has shown her another side of dedication. “He’s very passionate about his work,” she said. “He gets really excited and wants to do the best job possible.” That’s not to mention how his personality keeps listeners hooked. “He’s always very debonair and very warm with the audience,” Ramirez said. “People really like Johnny and like when he plays and just his whole persona is very warm and endearing.” The East Hill Classic Jazz Band’s newest CD, “All Original ... Johnny Russo,” is a collection of works from the past three decades and is now available in the Ithaca College bookstore. Throughout his career as a full-time musician and band director, Russo has developed a specific musical style that depends less on technical ability and relies more on what people can understand and appreciate. His audience-focused style is supported by an intense passion for his craft. With dark brown hair, thick eyebrows and a charming grandfatherly voice that sparks with excitement, it seems Russo won’t forget his first love. “I don’t have any ‘American Idol’ ideas,” he said. “I’m just happy to have the opportunity to play so much music in a small community within 10 blocks of where I live.”
ICTV celebrates first nomination for best college narrative series By devon haley Contributing writer
From left, senior Thomas Lehman plays the Pilot and senior Christina Fiacco plays the Little Prince. Fiacco is the first female at the college to play this role. Courtesy of sheryl sinkow
between how children and adults see the world. The plot follows the Little Prince on a quest for knowledge. While traveling he comes into contact with both zany and profound characters such as the Rose, the King, the Fox, the Snake, the Drunkard and Water. Christina Fiacco, a senior vocal performance and music education major, who plays the Little Prince, said the opera shows the difference between children and adults. “As we get older, we lose some kind of innocence, and in losing that innocence, we lose an understanding about life,” she said. “The
Little Prince shows that grown-ups don’t see things for what they are.” Jennifer Caprio ’99, costume designer for the show, said her vision for the costumes came from the illustrations in the original novella. “We’ve tried to create a world solely based on those images,” she said. “When you see things through a child’s eye, you see the innocence and joy and the simplicity of everything. All of the moments in the opera — the scenic, costume and lighting moments — all surprise us with joy the way we would see them for the first time the way a child does.”
For the first time at Ithaca College, a narrative show is nominated for a college Emmy. On Feb. 11 seniors Jordan Edelstein and Rob Bowman found out their ICTV show “Almost College” had been nominated for the best narrative series from the College Television Awards council. “Everyone involved had done a lot of things before,” said Edelstein, who wrote, produced and directed the show with Bowman. “But this is the most proud I have ever been, and it’s the best feeling I got from something I had worked on.” If “Almost College” wins one of the top three places, one of the producers will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award at a gala April 10. They will also receive between $500 and $2,000, depending on their place, the chance to pitch their project to a development executive and be paired with an industry mentor. Last year, University of California-Los Angeles student Shane Acker’s animated piece “9” won a CTA, then was produced and released by Tim Burton as a feature film. Edelstein said he and Bowman were unsure whether the Emmy judges would understand the tone of the show because it caters to a
college audience. But their Video Workshop professor, John Scott; manager of television operations for ICTV Peter Johanns; and CTA board member professor Steve Gordon all encouraged Edelstein and Bowman to submit the show. “It doesn’t have any of the hallmarks of poor student productions, which is really bad sound, really bad lighting, really bad performances and shoddy storytelling,” Scott said. Senior musical theatre major Ryan DeNardo played Mark on “Almost College.” “Everyone was just really good at what they did and stepped it up for the project and it definitely showed,” DeNardo said. “It was a great collaborative experience.” The only other time an Ithaca College show won a College Emmy was when Newswatch won an award in 2004. While winning would be great, Edelstein said they are glad to receive recognition for something they love doing. “It is really cool when you do something and put your whole life into it,” said Edelstein. “Then when people understand and appreciate your work it is a really good feeling.” “Almost College” airs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10 p.m. on ICTV.
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Freshman singers discover harmony By Kathy laluk Senior writer
From their contemporary repertoire to their fun antics and showmanship, the Chorder Notes, Ithaca College’s own barbershop quartet, are a far cry from iconic 1940s red-striped shirts and stuffy style. Being the only barbershop quartet in the college’s history is not the only thing setting the group apart — the foursome are also all freshmen. The group, which formed earlier this year, includes lead Brandon “Tito” Reyes, tenor Ryan Flynn, bass Bill Connors and baritone David Geary. Of the Chorder Notes, Reyes, a music education major, is the most knowledgeable about barbershop. He began singing with his high school barbershop choir, where the members doubled — and sometimes tripled — up, on each part. “I’ll call it the ‘barbershop bug,’” he said. “It just got me. Now I’m trying to spread that bug here.” Reyes came to college intending to continue barbershop, but meeting the rest of the group was completely spontaneous. Geary, a music education major, met Reyes at freshman orientation. They talked about barbershop until about 2 a.m. After that, the goal was to find tenor and bass vocalists to complete the quartet. After a chance meeting with Flynn, a music performance education major, and Connors, a tuba performance major, in classes, the all-freshman foursome practiced a few “tags” — the 20 to 30 second parts at the end of songs — in a stairwell in the music building. The group practiced a bit more before returning to the stairwell to film a performance of “Blue Skies”
with a friend’s camera and posting it on Facebook to gain exposure. Dave Unland, associate professor of music performance, found the quartet through a Facebook group for Ithaca College musicians. He said the group’s tight harmonies in the video caught his attention from the start. “These guys are just exceptionally talented,” he said. “I thought to myself, I could do something with them.” Unland approached the group members, three of whom are in Unland’s tuba ensemble, about doing a collaboration of “Blue Skies” at the tuba ensemble’s spring concert April 7. The Chorder Notes debuted at the Concert for Haiti two weeks ago. Until this event, the group had only performed at impromptu concerts at last fall’s Apple Harvest Festival and once outside during a fire drill. Flynn said their first concert was an exhilarating experience. “I was definitely nervous,” he said. “Once we hit that first note, it was just incredible.” Connors said this music elicits a different reaction from viewers. “When people hear [barbershop] for the first time, they’re like, ‘Wow,’” Connors said. “They can truly appreciate it. It’s not something they’re used to hearing.” Geary said most people are more familiar with a cappella — it has a strong presence both at the college and in the community. He said though the two styles are similar, barbershop can’t compare to what groups like Ithacappella, IC Voicestream and Premium Blend do. While a cappella groups typically use their voices to re-create instrumental sounds, barbershop singers instead
From left, freshmen Ryan Flynn, Brandon Reyes, Bill Connors and David Geary — members of the college’s first barbershop quartet — practice harmonizing together, which is the primary focus for the all-vocal musical group.
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focus mostly on harmonizing. “There’s definitely some level of competition that we feel between us and the other [a cappella] groups on campus,” Geary said. “At the same time, we just want to make our place next to them.” Each member brings something different to the group. Geary helps play out notes on the piano. Reyes supplies the music and leads the group. Connors provides the group’s deep bass background. Flynn helps keep everyone in tune, because he has perfect pitch. Flynn said it’s a curse sometimes, but it helps the group harmonize masterfully, which is the ultimate goal. “When you hit that final chord, you want it to be like, ‘Look at this. This is awesome,’” he said.
The group’s rehearsals, which are equal parts serious and fun, happen in Whalen stairwells, because the acoustics allow the last chord of the piece to echo seemingly forever. Flynn said the group tries to make practices as casual as possible. “We’re all crazy,” he said. “We’re always having a ton of fun and laughing when we’re together.” Flynn said meeting as freshmen was the best thing that could have happened to them. Flynn said they hope to grow closer both vocally and personally. “We’re a really tight group,” Flynn said. “It’s great as a freshman to have such a close group of friends. That bond has really helped the group grow. It’s been a great ride so far.” The Chorder Notes are still in
their infancy — they’re not yet registered as an official club — but are already working on a CD, thanks to a class project for one of Geary’s friends Phil Abbott, a sound recording major. Reyes said he also hopes to take the quartet to an international competition later this spring. The group’s tight-knit sound also transcends personal bonds. The group plans to live in the same Terrace next year and keep the quartet going as long as possible — potentially past graduation. “It’s a big brotherhood of harmony,” Reyes said. The Chorder Notes will perform at the Tuba Ensemble Concert at 7 p.m. April 7 in the Hockett Family Recital Hall.
Author to teach art of style National Book Award Finalist to speak at Ithaca College Jennifer Egan, National Book Award Finalist for her novel “Look at Me” and a prolific fiction writer, will give a reading at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Klingenstein Lounge at Ithaca College. She is the first speaker as part of the Department of Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writers series. Her latest novel, “A Visit From the Goon Squad,” will be published in June of this year. Her work has also appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s and numerous literary magazines. Egan has been described as “a refreshingly unclassifiable novelist” by the New York Times Book Review. Contributing Writer Quinton Saxby spoke with Egan regarding her style of writing, her reading habits and what she feels is the most effective way to teach writing. Quinton Saxby: Can writing be taught, or is going through the process the only way to learn? Jennifer Egan: There are some things you can do to put people in touch with that part of themselves that feels free in writing. I tend to gravitate toward very close readings of small pieces of excellent work, with an eye strictly toward craft. It’s amazing what you can learn from a paragraph. This close reading does impact one’s own work, just like eating vitamins keeps one healthy. You’re not teaching writing, exactly, but you’re giving people an occasion to create work and give them some thoughts about different elements of craft. QS: How would you describe your process? JE: I’m a very spontaneous, from-the-gut writer and then a tremendous rewriter. It’s not that I don’t ultimately consider every word carefully
— I do — but I generate them in a really blind, almost unconscious way. For me, that is where the best stuff comes from. That dialectic between the consciousness of craft and the unconscious act of spontaneously generating material I think can result in some interesting stuff. QS: Being a contemporary writer, do you read contemporary writing? Do you have time to read at all? JE: When I’m excited about what I’m reading, I’ll sneak it [in] at every moment. I read a lot in the subway. I read at night. I was a judge for the National Book Awards last year, so I read pretty much everything, all the fiction that was published last year, which was actually terrific. I was forced to read a lot, which was just very satisfying in a way. Reading gives such a secret pleasure. QS: Should writers study literary theory? JE: I always advise people to stay away from theory. Just read. Enjoy it. That’s what it’s all about. Actually that’s not true. It’s about a lot more than that. QS: What contemporary works currently influence you? JE: I’m now reading a nonfiction book called “You Are Not a Gadget” by Jaron Lanier. It’s a very passionate warning about the direction the Internet has gone and some of the dangers and missed opportunities that you see happening there. Faulkner’s work has also
Author Jennifer Egan will arrive at Ithaca College on March 2 to speak to students about her writing style. Egan’s works have won a number of awards, and she is renowned for her fiction. Courtesy of Jennifer Egan
meant a lot to me and been pretty influential. Before I started reading for the National Book Award, I was on an epic poetry kick. Some of that stuff is just really wild. QS: Are there certain authors during college that gave you momentum for your career? JE: When I think about texts that really moved me, I think about the years right after college. I was totally fascinated by all kinds of theories about how to read. I spent too much time reading books about reading rather than just reading. College was an odd hiatus into meta-thinking that was creatively inspiring in certain ways.
QS: Do you have any advice for aspiring writers at Ithaca College so that they can improve their writing style? JE: Spontaneous generation is just the beginning. Find the structure, slash away all the stuff that’s uninteresting — which is always most of it — and find the things that are really alive, and figure out how they fit into something bigger. That’s how I work. Everyone has their own methodology and essentially I’m imposing my methodology on people briefly because that’s what I have to offer. Ultimately, everyone has to find their own way and their own approach.
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Rock band boosts energy at The Nines by evan johnson staff writer
Audience members probably didn’t know they were going to leave The Nines last Friday night in a hot sweat. But The Blind Spots’ energy made it impossible for the crowd to keep from moving. The Blind Spots’ lead vocalist Maddy Walsh was the first person to excite the audience. Walsh, with her charming smile, stepped up to the microphone during the sound check and released a surprisingly strong voice. For the opening, an inforThe Blind mal group consisting of Walsh; Spots guitarist Mike Suave; Walsh’s The Nines father, Ted; and steel guitarist Gary Phelps played an entirely acoustic set. The four provided a comfortable and rambling mix of country, blues and calypso-jazz. Suave and Walsh layered their pitch-perfect harmonies in a way that made people turn their chairs toward the crowded stage and listen intently. The once-boisterous chatter typical of any Fridaynight bar subsided, and the audience quickly became captivated. Considering the length and the effort the musicians put into the first act, the opening 45 minutes could have easily been confused for the main act. With so much energy, it was easy to question just how the young vocalist and her bandmates could survive an entire night of rock ‘n’ roll. The full band joined Walsh and Suave on the stage an hour later, completing the five-member band, The Blind Spots. As soon as bassist Khris Oursher, keyboardist David Openshaw and drummer Jeff Turback stepped onto the crowded stage, the music took a rowdy turn. The band kicked out jams with an appealing intensity that was both alarming and refreshing. The Blind Spots immediately started playing and quickly broke the calm atmosphere with a mixture of rock and blues that had people dancing, heads nodding and a few more rounds of drinks going around. Within a span of seconds, Walsh, once crooning with the sweet country style of Dolly Parton, dropped the act and suddenly transformed into something close to Jim Morrison. Her brown hair
Ithaca’s Southside in conjunction with Black History Month, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the History Center on East State Street. Admission is free.
Night of IC Comedy Excellence, a night of standup and improv comedy from Ithaca College students, will begin at 7 p.m. in IC Square. Admission is free.
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flew wildly in front of her face, and her vocals loosened as she ripped through the set list. The songs borrowed tones from Jack White, Wilco, Canned Heat and Stevie Ray Vaughn. However, thanks to the quirky and endearing lyrics, the audience could be sure that they had never heard the songs before. This was certainly not just what some might call “a rock band with a chick lead singer.” The calm rock version of “Cannibals are Carpooling” and the hilarious countrytinged-rock “Adelade” — a song describing a sexually promiscuous, Adderall-snorting milkmaid — proved Walsh can really rock. In the third and final set, the band began to tire. Like a boxer battered and bruised in the final round, the band continued to slug on for another hour-long set, dragging the remaining audience to its feet for a final weary boogie in front of the
stage. Despite the obvious declining energy, band members fought on, unwilling to concede to the dwindling audience or their sore fingers and vocal chords. They simply took another sip of beer and threw themselves into the next song. With the final blaring chord, no one called for an encore and everyone, including the band, headed for the nearest exit. Shows like this can make or break a band that is still getting on its feet. After this successful show, it is certain that The Blind Spots will want to revisit Collegetown again. And when they do return, the crowd can expect another highoctane show. After all, good music is fun — but good live music is even better. The Blind Spots will perform at 10 p.m. April 24 at The Nines in Collegetown.
Indie-pop band’s new CD leaves listeners unsatisfied staff writer
Los Campesinos! show signs that punk isn’t dead yet. Working on two records in the same year, Los Campesinos! spent Los the end of 2009 Campesinos! crafting their latest “Romance is release, “Romance Boring” is Boring.” Arts & Crafts The album Our rating: shows the band is HH1/2 pursuing a darker sound, but its core remains pop-centered and hyperactive. The record is at its best when the dark themes and light-hearted sounds come together. These moments will please old fans but don’t come consistently enough to pull in new listeners. Los Campesinos! combine clever
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lyrics, back and forth male and female vocals and a love for pop-punk to create a sound unlike anyone else. The instrumentals on “Romance is Boring” are often powerful and energized, but the lyrics focus on breakups and the darker side of relationships. The quiet violin and drum beats of “The Sea is a Good Place to Think of the Future” explodes into a chorus full of guitar, whistling and heartfelt lyrics. The members of Los Campesinos! have always enjoyed wordplay in their lyrics and song titles. With track titles such as “I Just Sighed. I Just Sighed. Just So You Know” and “Coda: A Burn Scar in the Shape of the Sooner State,” listeners know they are in for lyrically dense tracks. The former includes lyrical gems such as, “I’ve displayed marriage proposals on the Jumbotrons of ball games you’ve not been at.”
Dominican Republic Independence Day Party, featuring DJ Manor Sensation from New York City playing salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton, will begin at 9 p.m. at Oasis. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
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Speech & Debate, a black comedy about three high school boys involved in a sex scandal, will be performed at 4 p.m. at the Kitchen Theatre. Tickets cost $18 to $34.
Wu returns with firelike lyrics by Evan Johnson staff writer
Wu-Tang Clan’s newest album, “Return of the Wu & Friends,” mixed by DJ Mathematics, shows that while the group may not be officially together as each member explores a solo Wu-Tang Clan career, it still pos“Return of sesses the matethe Wu & rial necessary Friends” to turn out yet Gold Dust another album. Media The lyrical Our rating: talent of these HHH emcees cannot be matched. Raekwon’s laid-back rhymes, Ghostface Killah’s fastpaced stream of consciousness and Method Man’s smooth and deep baritone collectively demonstrate that these are truly seasoned professionals who are simply unwill-
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The expansion of the horn section comes as a pleasant surprise, but the lead vocals sound more like whispers. These punk-influenced moments are weak points on the record, dragging down the few excellent tracks, such as the title track. “Romance is Boring” will not impress any new listeners but should be well received among fans. The lyrics and catchiness of a few tracks are enough to warrant a few listens, but many won’t complete the entire album.
ing to quit. “John 3:16” shows Method Man at his finest, with lyrics as clear as they are dynamic, and “Early Grave” features vocals from deceased Wu-member ODB over a blaring, regal-sounding horn section and soulful vocal samples. Despite the three distinct styles of each member, Wu-Tang Clan proves that the group’s avant-garde ideas are still alive and well.
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The indie-rock duo’s newest album features its signature style of vocals backed by guitar and keyboard. It’s a relaxing album with soothing melodies and the perfect combination of vocals and instrumentals.
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This soundtrack is similar to the movie: a compilation of a handful of stars connected together by love, of course. It’s a fun, catchy album, featuring new and irresistible songs. courtesy of WaterTower Music
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Crime and insanity collide on ‘Shutter Island’ [ticket stub ] Scorsese creates another thrilling masterpiece with intense suspense scenes
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Shutter Island, an isolated landmass that houses the Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, contains far more than just a group of unstable criminals. But the secrets about this remote place are more guarded than the patients held prisoner on the island. “Shutter Island” is a mas“Shutter Island” terpiece packed Paramount with thrills and Pictures shock. The story Our rating: takes so many HHHH twists and turns that the end is still unpredictable, despite ample foreshadowing. Set in 1954, the film begins with U.S. Marshals Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) going to Shutter Island to investigate a missing patient. The case gets more intricate as the two uncover secrets about the prison. The marshals are soon entangled in a vast conspiracy involving unethical doctors and mysterious disappearances. “Shutter Island” is a departure from director Martin Scorsese’s usual mob movies and historic-themed films, more closely resembling “Cape Fear” than “Taxi Driver” or “Gangs of New York.” He takes elements of his past work, combining corrupt organizations with past eras to create a disquieting but realistic world. The audience, like the characters, is constantly forced to reevaluate what is true and what is imagined. Thanks to Scorsese’s direction, the film never becomes predictable or loses its mystery. The cinematography is reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock’s films. It powerfully contrasts panoramic
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From left, Dr. Cawley (Ben Kingsley) overhears Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) and Teddy Daniels’ (Leonardo DiCaprio) suspicions and tries to cover up details about a disappearance on an island prison for the criminally insane.
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scenes of the island with tight closeups of the claustrophobic interiors and creates an atmosphere of paranoia and tension. The film’s score consists mostly of contemporary classical pieces. With its loud crescendos and long, quiet lulls, the music seems to echo the storm that batters the island. This divide between soft music and elevated suspense in the scene adds to the unsettling mood. The acting is the strongest asset to this character-driven drama. DiCaprio works with Scorsese for the fourth time, having previously starred in “Gangs of New York,” “The Aviator” and “The Departed.” His portrayal of Daniels is impres-
sive, intense and sometimes heartbreaking as he alternates between mourning his long-dead wife and raging at the institution’s head psychiatrist (Ben Kingsley). The supporting actors complement DiCaprio’s performance with strong performances of their own. Ruffalo is soft-spoken and easygoing in contrast to DiCaprio’s expressive, emotional Daniels. Ruffalo is believable and well cast in the supporting role. Jackie Earle Haley, most famous for his role in “Watchmen,” makes a creepy cameo as a patient in the mental institution. His bruised face and raspy voice create a haunting vision that frightens audiences.
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“Shutter Island” was written by Laeta Kalogridis and directed by Martin Scorsese.
Fantasy-world film stays in kids’ realm By Quinton Saxby Contributing Writer
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Pippa Lee wakes up one morning to find her kitchen ravaged, as if someone had broken in during the night. It was the first sign of the horror she would come to know. Her tortured past had driven her crazy. “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” is the story of a woman who comes to terms with her troubled life for a chance at a “The Private normal future. An unsettling Lives of Pippa film, it is filled with moments Lee” Elevation that leave the audience unsure Filmworks whether to laugh or cry. Our rating: Initially, Pippa Lee (Robin HHH1/2 Wright Penn) seems to be put together and a relatively typical wife and mother. The explanation for her current mental problems is revealed as the story flashes back to her past, where she spends her early life trying to connect with her mother. These struggles eventually lead Pippa to leave home as a teenager. The film is completely Rebecca Miller’s creation, as she adapted the screenplay from her novel of the same name and directed the film. The screenplay is told through insightful dialogue from characters with depth. Penn effectively portrays the dynamics and underlying vulnerability of the character as Pippa changes from moments of apparent stability to total lack of control, forming the heart of the story. In flashbacks, Blake Lively captures the teenage Pippa’s sense of loss so well that it becomes almost uncomfortable to watch. Keanu Reeves is known for playing emotionless characters, such Neo in “The Matrix” and Don John in “Much Ado About Nothing.” In this film, though,
Michelle Williams is the weak link in the otherwise excellent cast. In her final scenes as Daniels’ wife, she displays real emotion, but for most of the film, her performance is flat. “Shutter Island” could easily have become a typical genre film, relying on cackling villains and creatures leaping out of the dark to achieve cheap scares. However, Scorsese’s dramatic direction and the actors’ remarkable talents take the film beyond the typical thriller, leaving the audience excited, unsettled and never disappointed.
Percy Jackson is a typical, angst-ridden teenager, until he discovers he is more than a mere mortal. As he finds out he is actually halfgod, half-mortal, he is “Percy Jackson thrown into an epic battle & the Olympibetween good and evil. ans: The Light“Percy Jackson & the ning Thief” Olympians: The LightFox 2000 ning Thief” is predictable Pictures Our rating: and cliché. Replace demiH1/2 gods with wizards in the synopsis and this film is quickly realized to be a lesser version of the “Harry Potter” franchise. “Percy Jackson” is an action fantasy film that never manages to leave the genre of family entertainment. The film relies heavily on formula and standard plot devices for a viewing experience more mundane than epic. Chris Columbus, who also directed the first two “Harry Potter” films, tries to create a fantastic computer-generated world to make up for the one-dimensional aspects of the film. Not even Pierce Brosnan as a centaur can save the dull writing. The dialogue becomes heavy with empty attempts at morals, as the characters talk in meaningless generalities. The film cannot stand on its own as a legitimate fantasy narrative. Columbus in “Percy Jackson” attempts to replicate the success of the Harry Potter phenomenon. But “Percy Jackson” remains merely a kids’ movie.
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Young Pippa Lee (Blake Lively), a rebellious teen, talks about her issues with her drug-addict mother. courtesy of Elevation filmworks
Reeves works well as Chris, a 35-year-old recluse living alone with his adoptive parents. Reeves uses his subtle acting style to create a stoic character who gradually shows signs of compassion and provides hope despite the characters’ tainted pasts. The appearance of the film is reminiscent of the 1990s, with low lighting and minimal special effects creating a realistic while slightly haunting picture. The scenes are shot from the perspective of a closeby observer or even a participant, giving the audience the sense of being a part of the conversations. “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” is effective as an independent film with a chilling message. Its greatest strengths come from strong acting, insightful characters and cinematography, creating intimacy that haunts the audience. “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” was written and directed by Rebecca Miller.
“Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” was written by Craig Titley and directed by Chris Columbus.
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The playoff picture
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The Bombers get set for postseason play
Sophomore Jordan Marcus leads the team with 18.7 points per game and 467 points on the season.
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Senior guard Katherine Bixby leads the Blue and Gold in assists with 87 and scoring with 352 points. Andrew Buraczenski/The Ithacan
By Thomas Eschen Staff Writer
For the second year in a row, Ben Light Gymnasium will hold the women’s basketball Empire 8 Championships. Ithaca College once again earned the right to host with an unblemished 16–0 conference record. The Bombers were in the same position last season, but they lost in the tournament final to Stevens Institute of Technology. With another regular season title under their belt, the Blue and Gold now have the confidence to continue their run in the postseason. “It really comes down to playing well in tournament games,” junior Elissa Klie said. “Having the experience of being there last year and losing is going to put us in the mind-set that we can’t lose this year.” That narrow two-point loss serves as an additional inspiration going into a pressurepacked weekend. “We definitely want revenge,” junior Jordan Confessore said. “We definitely want to win. There’s enough motivation there anyways, and losing last year is even extra motivation.” Tomorrow, the Bombers begin the tournament against St. John Fisher College, a team they defeated by 18 and 20 points in two contests this season. It could be a trap game for Ithaca, with the previous matches possibly causing them to relax in anticipation for the final, but Klie said feisty Fisher is the only team on the Bombers’ mind. All of their focus will go into preparing to defeat them again. “It’s a team that is very emo-
tional,” she said. “They run on pure adrenaline, and if we play their game, it won’t work out so well. We’ve been able to play our game against them this season. If we do that again we can come out with another win.” Confessore said playing their game consists of rebounding the ball, outletting to the guards and running up and down the court. That has been the team’s strategy for success over the past 16 games. That success has earned them a No. 1 regional ranking in the East, giving them a solid chance of an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament if they were to drop a game this weekend. But, Ithaca is not taking anything for granted this time around. “It doesn’t really affect us because we never really know for sure if we’ll get that at-large bid or not,” sophomore Jessica Farley said. If the team can extend its streak to 18 games in a row, there will be no worries over an at-large bid, as another top seed may be in order. But first on their mind is their top seed in the Empire 8. If the Blue and Gold are victorious over the Fisher Cardinals tomorrow, they will play the winner of Utica College and Stevens on Saturday. “We want to keep this streak going, and we want to win the tournament and get into the NCAAs,” Confessore said. “Being undefeated in the Empire 8, though, that’s kind of a special thing.”
By BRyan Shay
Women No. 1 Ithaca No. 2 Utica
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opening round matchups vs. Freshman point guard Sean Rossi (left) is faced with the task of defending Nazareth senior Corey McAdam (right), who averages 21.3 points per game. While the youngster will have his hands full on defense, Rossi will be a threat of his own, as he’s dished out almost 200 assists on the year.
vs. In the battle between Ithaca and St. John Fisher, look for these athletes to dominate the frontcourt. Fisher senior center Mary Kate Comfort (left) is tied for the team’s lead in blocks and ranks second in points per game, while junior forward Elissa Klie (right) leads the team in blocks and steals.
Though the men’s basketball team suffered five of its seven losses on the road, the team remains confident heading into the Empire 8 Championship at St. John Fisher College. After finishing Empire 8 play at 11–5, the Bombers earned the No. 2 seed in the tournament and will square off against third-seeded Nazareth College. Last season, it was Nazareth who upset the No.1-seeded Bombers in the tournament. Sophomore guard Jordan Marcus said the team will look for a little bit of redemption Friday. “For those of us who were here last year, we really want to get them back,” he said. Junior guard Chris Cruz-Rivas shares the same enthusiasm. “We’ve got a little chip on our shoulder right now,” Cruz-Rivas said. “The thing we preach is that it’s not easy to beat a team three times. We beat them twice in the regular season last year, and then they got us where it hurt the most. But we are happy to play them again.” Ithaca closed out the season winning its final four games and has not lost since Feb. 6 in a sixpoint loss that came at the hands of Nazareth. The Bombers split the season series with the Golden Flyers and both finished 11–5 in conference play. The rubber game on Friday will be the true test to see who deserves to ad-
vance to the conference championship game. Junior Phil Barera said the Bombers’ stride couldn’t have come at a better time. “We are feeling more and more confident,” Barera said. “Everyone has buckled down here at the end knowing that it could be [senior Tom Brown] and [senior Will Gaskins’] last games, so everyone is leaving it out there for them.” Waiting on the other side of the tournament is conference powerhouse Fisher, who will host the tournament. The Cardinals finished conference play at an impressive 15–1 and are No. 23 in the country, according to d3hoops. com. Fisher plays fourth-seeded Stevens Institute of Technology in the first round on Friday. Though the Bombers lost both games against the Cardinals in the regular season, including a 31-point loss in Pittsford, N.Y., Cruz-Rivas said a lot has changed since then. He said it won’t be as easy for the Cardinals if the Bombers are fortunate enough to see St. John Fisher for a third time. “Fisher is definitely beatable,” Cruz-Rivas said. “We are always capable of getting it going on offense, but we just need to stay focused on defense. Whoever plays defense that night will win.” Barera said now that the team has turned its defensive play around, the Bombers are set for the tournament. “We knew our biggest problem was not buckling down on defense,” Barera said. “We shifted our focus and realized we had to play both sides of the ball to win. We have really turned things around.”
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The inside Pitch Cory Francer
Going beyond the whistle
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hen you’re a referee, everything you say or do is wrong. It’s just a fact of organized sports. When you make a call there is always someone to tell you how much of an idiot you are. The same goes in the world of Ithaca College intramural sports. It’s a league where the grand prize is a T-shirt. But don’t call a foul if the other team disagrees or else you’ll face the consequences. “Where’s the foul!?” “Out of bounds!” “This is ridiculous!” There are standard complaints that happen hundreds of times per game, and there are others that are certainly not fit for print. But why is there such animosity in sports, which by definition are strictly for fun? Maybe if we understand the average intramural referee, we can understand why it’s unacceptable to get in their faces. The thing is, just like the players they officiate, they are not professionals. Sure they get paid a paltry on-campus-job amount, but that doesn’t mean they moonlight as referees in the NBA, NFL or FIFA. These brave students endure only a couple of training sessions and rules meetings before they are sent into the fire with nothing to protect themselves but a whistle. Senior Jon Leibowitz, an intramural soccer referee and participant, has seen his share of blowups on the pitch. In one game he played in, it got so out of hand they brought a third official to the game. The tension was still in the air, though. When a foul was called on another player who didn’t agree, the player responded with a request for a rather vulgar favor. “The players feel [the referees] aren’t trained well enough, so they’re more prone to blowing up,” Leibowitz said. The arguments don’t stop with soccer, though; they are present across every sport. In intramural basketball, in-game complaints are so prevalent it seems as if the referees don’t even notice it. Before a call is made when the ball goes out of bounds, players’ hands start pointing to which way they believe the ball should be going. Players scoffing right in the face of a referee or even pounding on bleachers when a call doesn’t go their way are part of the norm. Sophomore Tyler Faust has only been refereeing for a year, but even in his limited time patrolling the basketball court, he has strategies to restore order when games get out of hand. “I just tell players to relax or ignore them,” Faust said. It didn’t take long before he had to use those strategies. In his first game this season a fistfight almost broke out. “It’s a thankless job,” Faust said. “The players don’t take it seriously, but they expect us to take it the most serious of all.” Cory Francer is a senior sport studies major. Contact him at cfrance1@ithaca.edu.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
South Hill squad adapts on defense By Casey Musarra Sports Editor
The men’s basketball team has made its mark as a scoring team, but over the past four games the Bombers have changed their focus to the other side of the court. “We’ve been mixing things up a little bit more,” Head Coach Jim Mullins said. “We’ve kind of geared things toward our opponents. In past years it was always like we’re going The Bombers to play man-to-man 99 perare ranked first cent of the time. Now we’re in the Empire 8 in offensive looking a little bit more at rebounds with strengths and weaknesses of 992 on the year. the other team and [seeing] what might hurt them.” On the season, the Bombers are averaging 84.1 points per game, but during their current four-game win streak, the team only surpassed 84 points once. On the opposite side, their opponents have averaged 77.5 points per game, but during its streak the South Hill squad has held teams to an average of 64 points per game. Mullins said the Bombers still have the same strategy going into games, but they haven’t been shooting the ball as well as they usually do. “It just seems that we’ve run into difficulty shooting all at the same time,” he said. “It’s not like we’re slowing it down. We’re still looking to push the ball in transition. We are probably defending a little bit better, but I’d say it’s been more matching our defenses to our opponents.” Junior guard Chris Cruz-Rivas said other teams have countered by adapting to the Bombers’ offensive strategy. “Teams are starting to slow the ball down against us because they’re trying to prevent us from scoring,” he said. “‘We took that and said, ‘They’re trying to prevent us from scoring — if they’re going to slow the game down, we need to slow the game down for them too.’ We need to get stops on the defensive end to get us going a little bit.” Junior forward Phil Barera, who leads the team in both rebounds and blocks, said the most important part of making big stops is communication. “When everyone talks on defense, you have
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From left, freshman forward Andrei Oztemel defends freshman guard Sean Rossi as he looks to drive to the basket during the men’s basketball team’s practice Monday in Ben Light Gymnasium. DAnielle D’Avanzo/The Ithacan
an idea of where your help’s coming from, what your responsibilities are [and] what you need to do,” he said. “It really picks up the intensity on defense.” With the Bombers ranked last in scoring defense in the Empire 8, Barera said there’s an incentive to come out and play stronger on the defensive side of the ball. “Teams have called us out on it,” he said. “We don’t want to be the team that’s the lazy team that only cares about scoring. We want to be a team that has pride in our defense.”
Cruz-Rivas said the team has changed its focus in order to separate itself from the bottom of the top-four teams in the conference. “We knew we could score against anyone,” he said. “Everyone just needs to understand what needs to be done — better late than never. It happened toward the end of the season where it’s the most important. The main thing was just [to] focus throughout practice when the coaches go through our scouting reports and try and dictate what we need to do to prevent other teams’ star players from scoring.”
Women’s basketball shoots to extend record streak By Thomas Eschen Staff Writer
When the women’s basketball team takes the court tomorrow, it will be 70 days since its last loss. Over the past two months, the Bombers have forgotten how to lose a basketball game, winning a school record of 16 games in a row. The squad After the hosts St. John Fisher College team’s one-point in the Empire 8 loss to St. LawChampionship rence University semifinals at on Dec. 11, the 6 p.m. Friday Bombers refoin Ben Light cused and recogGymnasium. nized that they could be great, but only if they tweaked their mind-set. “We wanted to get back to playing as a team,” senior Katherine Bixby said. “We had lost some of that. That [St. Lawrence] game wasn’t a fun game either. Nobody looked like they liked the game of basketball. When we all got back from winter break, we had the same goal — that we wanted to start winning.” By picking up its defensive intensity, the team has not suffered a loss since its 15 consecutive conference games began. Many teams actually need a loss in order to improve, but for Ithaca, winning is helping the most. “There’ve definitely been some setbacks,” junior Elissa Klie said. “We’ve had some tough games where we haven’t meshed as well as we could have and still came out with wins. The big thing is that we’re learning from every game we
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From left, junior forward Elissa Klie and freshman forward Devin Shea take the tip-off during the Bombers’ practice Monday in Ben Light Gymnasium.
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play this year.” During this streak, the Blue and Gold have won by two, and they have won by 30. They have scored anywhere from 55 to 82 points and were still able to find something to improve on in practice for their next contest.
This season, practice can also be traced to another improvement for the Bombers — health. “We’ve never had practices like this before,” Bixby said. “We used to have practices where we were full-court going really hard for two hours. We used to lift every
day too. This year, we just have a different theme of keeping everybody really healthy.” After a few bumps and bruises early on in the season, that theme is finally paying off and has kept the Blue and Gold at full strength over the course of the streak. By being healthy, Ithaca’s aggressive nature is back and can be seen with someone like freshman 6-footer Devin Shea diving on the floor for a loose ball. Bixby said that hustle is an example of coming together as a team, which Head Coach Dan Raymond sees as well. “They have the mind-set that they don’t want to let anybody else down,” he said. “Everybody is holding each other accountable for their performance.” The seniors instilled that, with accountability at the beginning of the season and the success that they have had, the program has received a boost. “I’m hoping it’s going to carry over and lead the program in the direction we want to go by just being hungry and not satisfied with just winning the regular season,” Raymond said. “That’s not enough, we want to make noise in the NCAA tournament.” The athletes agree and know that an undefeated Empire 8 regular season and long winning streak does not mean as much without a tournament championship under their belt. “I really just want to win the E8 tournament,” Bixby said. “We can’t relax completely yet — we have to finish the job.”
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Fight to the finish Bombers head to nationals after Empire 8 and state titles By Brennin Cummings Staff Writer
The women’s swimming and diving team, coming off its third straight state championship and its 11th straight Empire 8 title, will look to maintain its record-breaking pace going into nationals. The Blue and Gold saw four team records fall at states Saturday: sophomore Missy Keesler broke the record for 200-yard backstroke, sophomore Kelly Murphy broke the 1,000-yard freestyle record, junior Sheila Rhoades broke the 50-yard freestyle and freshman Carly Jones broke the 12-year-old record in the 400-yard individual medley. Rhoades met the NCAA A Qualifying Standard, which means she automatically qualifies for nationals. She was also honored with the title of Swimmer of the Meet for the Empire 8. The team also had 16 swimmers meet the NCAA B Qualifying Standard. These swimmers will be considered for spots at nationals. On average, 1920 swimmers for each event will be invited. “They were just phenomenal,” Head Coach Paula Miller said. “We had 17 of the swimmers make it into our best-times list. It was a lot of fun — a lot of hard work, but a lot of fun.” Rhoades said the team’s light attitude contributed to its success. “We were huge goof-heads at the meet,” she said. “The fact that we were having the best time out of all the teams was what made us relax and perform so well. We started out
a little slow, but after the first morning, everyone took it up a notch and the rest of our performances were great. We all started to cheer louder and harder than any of the other teams, which was really motivating for all of us.” The coaching staff for the team was also named Coaches of the Empire 8 and the Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association. “It’s a huge honor,” Miller said. “That’s just a reflection of the success of the team.” One of the biggest surprises of the meet was having two divers, senior Naomi Mark and sophomore Jodi Costello, qualify for B qualifying standards, when Ithaca hasn’t qualified a diver in six years. “It makes me feel really proud of our team as a whole because without the support of everyone else, we wouldn’t be where we are right now,” Mark said. Rhoades said in addition to upping its yardage before tapering, the team will wear tights during practice leading up to nationals to increase drag. “Wearing tights is a really important part during this time because since we just shaved our whole bodies, we feel a lot faster in the water than we did before shaving,” she said. “The tights will increase the amount of drag on our legs, so it basically replicates the feeling of having hairy legs again. When the time for nationals comes along, not wearing the tights will mimic the act of shav-
Sophomore Cali DeSanto swims the 200-yard butterfly during the Empire 8 and Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association championship Saturday in Syracuse, N.Y. The Bombers took first in both championships. Jake Lifschultz/The Ithacan
ing our legs, making us feel fast in the water again.” The swimmers will also be mentally preparing themselves for nationals. “Mentally, I try to visualize my race and just think about having fast starts and turns,” Rhoades said. “Focusing on the positives and ignoring fears or things that could go wrong really works for me, too.” Senior captain Shannon Archer
said the huge win at states gives the team a bright outlook for nationals. “The performances of the girls at states definitely gives them some confidence going into nationals,” she said. “It was a really successful meet for us. They’re all really optimistic and looking forward to going to nationals.” Rhoades said winning states gives the team an advantage at the national level.
“We’ve proven we can be successful in our conference and that we’re ready to take our skills to the next level.” Miller said with the Bombers’ depth, the team has a great chance at continuing its success. “This is our best team as far as balance goes,” Miller said. “Across the board we have every event covered and every athlete contributing, which is exciting.”
Squad sends five to nationals By Dave Uram Staff Writer
After every off-season workout, regular season practice, highly competitive tournament and Empire Conference dual match, this is what an Ithaca College wrestler strives for. Following every major decision, technical fall, pin fall, ounce of blood, sweat and tear drop released, this is what an Ithaca College wrestler lives for — nationals. Last weekend at the Empire Conference Championships in Rochester, N.Y., the Blue and Gold finished third in the team standings behind SUNY-Cortland and SUNYBrockport and qualified five wrestlers for the NCAA Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, next weekend — senior Jon Gregory (125 pounds), senior Chad Winowich (133 pounds), junior Jeremy Stierly (141 pounds), junior Blaine Woszczak (149 pounds) and senior Willie Horwath (157 pounds). “Obviously, we could’ve sent more to Iowa, and we were hoping to send more, but not winning the conference, that’s just a stranger point system,” Winowich said. “Cortland won because they had five guys get third, but we had seven in the finals and four winning. So we outperformed them, but I guess the point system wasn’t in our favor.” While they’re not taking the seven or eight they aspired for, the Bombers are still optimistic that a National Championship is in their reach. “I’m not worried by any means,” Winowich said. “We’re sending the first five [in our lineup] and that’s it, but four of us are All-Americans already, so we know what it takes.” Horwath said Head Coach Marty Nichols made it clear to him and Woszczak on Saturday night after the conference tournament that past Ithaca teams that have won a National Championship did so with only five wrestlers.
Gregory, who was Ithaca’s only qualifier by way of a Wild Card bid, said the Bombers’ preparation for nationals is basically the same it’s been all year. The one deviation is the practices get a little shorter but much more intense. “We tailor the game plan a little bit,” Gregory said. “A lot of it is just keeping in good shape, and it’s a lot of fine-tuning. At this point, we’re not going to change our styles a lot. It’s fine-tuning and more mental preparation than anything.” Even though everything is pretty much the same, Horwath, an All-American last year, said that he and the other wrestlers who qualified for nationals will get the most attention in the practices leading up to the big event. “There’s a lot more time for the coaching staff to just focus on us five and to improve our technique and strategy,” he said. However, that doesn’t mean that Horwath, Gregory, Winowich, Woszczak and Stierly will be the only ones lacing up their wrestling shoes and putting on their gear in practice. “With this kind of team, everybody is pretty much there,” Gregory said. “What we said from day one with the goal being National Championship — 10 guys aren’t going to make up our National Championship team or five guys aren’t going to make it up. It’s going to be all 30 of us. Guys really see that because without guys like [junior] Junior Amazan or a [sophomore] Seth Ecker pushing a guy like Winowich in practice every day, a guy like Winowich isn’t going to reach his goals without those guys.” With a large group of seniors on the team, Horwath said the Bombers have a good chance of winning the crown. “If we get five guys in the finalists or five champions, we could win the damn thing,” Horwath said.
From left, SUNY-Cortland junior Stephen Perez and junior Blaine Woszczak fight for the takedown in the Bombers’ 24–12 win Feb. 10 in Ben Light Gymnasium. Woszczak won by decision, 12–7.
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Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference Championships - Feb. 20 Team Score
Weight class champions (automatic NCAA qualifiers)
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125 pounds – Tyler Marlow, Brockport 133 pounds – Chad Winowich, Ithaca 141 pounds – Jeremy Stierly, Ithaca 149 pounds – Blaine Woszczak, Ithaca 157 pounds – Willie Horwath, Ithaca 165 pounds – Christopher Dahlheimer, Lycoming 174 pounds – Mike Ciaburri, Cortland 184 pounds – Josh Wake, Oneonta 197 pounds – Martino Sottile, Cortland 285 pounds – Joe Murphy, Cortland Source: Sports Information
SUNY-Cortland 141.5 SUNY-Brockport 126 Ithaca College 124.5 Lycoming College 117 SUNY-Oswego 76 SUNY-Oneonta 72.5 Messiah 41 SUNY-Morrisville 27 Rochester Institute of Technology 5
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Blue and Gold prepare for championship meets still to come. Junior Marcia McCord, who has qualified for the national championships in the 400-meter run, triple jump and long jump, said the team is scaling down the difficulty in workouts. “On the track [in practice], the distances are shorter and faster,” she said. “There’s more rest time between the fewer reps we are given. Right about now, we’re focusing on quality and technique. In the weight room, we’ll probably taper to little or no lifting too.” McCord said the Bombers are confident that they will be successful in their upcoming meets. “We’re going to do big things,” she said.
By chris lotsbom staff writer
The women’s indoor track team is now rounding the turn and heading into the final homestretch of its season — three championship meets where the team hopes to sweep the team title. The Bombers are fine-tuning their preparations for this week’s New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships, which will be held Saturday at Rochester Institute of Technology. The Bombers won the championship last season with a score of 223.5, but they’re focusing on working together to top what they did last year. This year, the Bombers have restructured how they prepare for their meets. While the team continues to focus on physical aspects of the game, they have added mental preparation training as well. Head Coach Jennifer Potter has included sports psychology sessions into the Bombers’ weekly training regimen to help the team prepare for the upcoming competitions. Potter said the program helps student athletes achieve their personal goals, team goals and program goals, including academic progress, emotional and social development, athletic potential and team unity. Junior Catherine Ortiz, a distance runner, said these sessions provide time for team members to talk about what they feel and think about prior to and during a competition. “We are able to share with each other what helps us during a race, whether its cues or images or ways to control anxiety,” she said. “With everyone sharing what helps them, it makes the other girls notice they aren’t the only ones thinking about stuff when they compete.” Senior Melanie McCormick said the sessions have helped the team overall. “I have found that when we share our individual routines, such as what cue words
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Junior Lindsey Johnston competes in the triple jump Saturday at the Denault Invitational at Barton Hall at Cornell University. Johnston placed seventh in the triple jump at 10.06 meters. Danielle D’avanzo/The Ithacan
help us stay focused in these sessions, I learn more about how to support and encourage my teammates as they prepare for a race, as well as how to motivate them during the competition,” McCormick said. Adding this off-the-track training can only benefit the Bombers, who were ranked seventh in the nation in last week’s NCAA
Division III polls. The South Hill squad has also begun to cut back its training, shifting focus toward making sure that every athlete is equally rested mentally and physically for the championship run. In addition to states, the Bombers have Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships and nationals
Look online for game stories from these sports: TODAY
• Men’s swimming at New York State Championships in Syracuse, N.Y.
TOMORROW
• 2 p.m. Men’s and women’s indoor track at New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championship at Rochester Institute of Technology • 6 p.m. Gymnastics at Ursinus College • Men’s swimming at New York State Championships in Syracuse, N.Y. • Women’s basketball at Empire 8 Championship Tournament vs. St. John Fisher in Ben Light Gymnasium • Men’s basketball at Empire 8 Championship Tournament vs. Nazareth College in Pittsford, N.Y.
SATURDAY
• 9 a.m. Women’s tennis at St. Lawrence University • 10 a.m. Men’s and women’s indoor track at New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championship at Rochester Institute of Technology • 11 a.m. Women’s swimming at New York University Last Chance Invitational in New York City, N.Y. • 1 p.m. Men’s tennis at St. Lawrence University • 1 p.m. Men’s lacrosse at University of Scranton • Men’s swimming at New York State Championships in Syracuse, N.Y.
SUNDAY
• Men’s swimming at New York State Championships in Syracuse, N.Y. Bold = Home game
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1 Emma Dewart Ithaca College Team points: 10 2 Lauren Koppel Ithaca College Team points: 9 3 Amanda Rissmeyer Ithaca College Team points: 6 4 Melissa Skevington Rochester Team points: 5 5 Lindsey Rappleyea RPI Team points: 4 6 Carina Luck Rochester Team points: 3 7 Ashley Dlubac Ithaca College Team points: 2 8 Melissa Steciuk RPI Team points: 1
55H HJ SP LJ 800 8.75 1.64 9.59 5.45 2:28.64 8.55 1.58 10.66 5.10 3:00.01 9.28 1.58 9.06 4.95 2:52.08 9.42 1.46 8.22 5.25 2:43.35 9.59 1.49 7.49 5.00 2:46.04 9.64 1.37 7.84 4.85 2:39.07 9.71 1.34 9.66 4.52 2:49.59 9.87 1.40 7.92 4.19 2:36.79
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Keeping up the pace
Freshman Erica Schillbach stays focused during the open equitation on the flat class event Sunday at Cornell University’s Equestrian Center. In the flat class, riders are judged on walking, trotting and cantering in both directions around the ring.
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The number of days since the women’s basketball team lost a game. See story on page 26.
The number of wrestlers who will compete at the NCAA championships this season. See story on page 27.
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Weird news from the wide world of sports
Stanford University Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh is using a new recruiting technique in an attempt to bring several University of South Carolina graduates to Stanford Stadium. Harbaugh, who describes the ’90s group Hootie and the Blowfish as his “all-time favorite band,” used every one of Twitter’s 140 characters last Friday to tweet out his request to reunite the rock band. Harbaugh’s request might come off as unconventional, but it seems he has confidence in the 327,000-plus followers of his Twitter account (@JimHarbaugh) to find him a contact. Even though it’s been two years since the band broke up, maybe a halftime performance by Hootie and the Blowfish is just what the Stanford Cardinals need — coming off of their best season in almost a decade — to reach the national championship stage. – Andrew Weiser
play of the week Emma Dewart Sophomore Women’s indoor track On Sunday, Dewart broke the 27-yearold school point record in the pentathlon, scoring 3,508 points at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference pentathlon championships at Cornell University’s Barton Hall. Dewart also qualified for the NCAA championships.
second straight state title As the reigning state champion, Dewart’s score of 3,508 in the pentathlon was the single highest total by any athlete in the nation this season. Dewart recorded the field’s best performance in the high jump, long jump and 800-meter run. She cleared 1.64 meters in the high jump for 783 points, long jumped 5.45 meters for 686 points and posted a time of 2:28.64 in the 800-meter run for 710 points. Dewart also had the second-best finish in the 55-meter hurdles, recording a time of 8.75 for 826 points. Dewart also surpassed the NCAA standard of 3,400 points.
they saidit I felt I was entitled. I had worked hard. Money and fame made me believe I was entitled. I was wrong and foolish. I don’t get to live by different rules. Professional golfer Tiger Woods in a statement issued Friday from the clubhouse at the Tournament Players Club’s Sawgrass course, regarding his behavior and involvement in a recent sex scandal.
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Members of the women’s swimming and diving team celebrate after winning the Empire 8 conference and state championships Saturday at Nottingham High School in Syracuse, N.Y. The Blue and Gold have won 11 consecutive Empire 8 conference titles and three straight Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association championships.
Winning ways
Above: The women’s swimming and diving team stands on the podium with the school banner and championship plaque after winning the conference and state titles. Below: Freshman Laura Goodwell competes in the 200-yard butterfly event Saturday at the Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association championships. Right: Senior Naomi Mark dives in the 3-meter board event Saturday. Mark scored a career-high 423.35 points in the event and qualified for the NCAA championships.
The women’s swimming and diving team capped off the season by winning the conference and state championship Saturday in Syracuse, N.Y. Photos by jake lifschultz staff photographer