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Graduate student sets the pace for men’s cross country team, page 23
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Crashing the party
With midterm elections weeks away, the conservative tea party gains momentum locally and nationally
Tea party movement supporters sit near Carl Paladino, center, at a rally Saturday in Watkins Glen, N.Y. About 400 people showed up to the event. claudia pietrzak/the ithacan
By ryan sharpstene assistant news editor
Tea party groups have emerged across the country and are poised to make a serious impact in the upcoming midterm political elections — even in New York state and Tompkins County.
On Sept. 14, Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino defeated former Rep. Rick Lazio, who was supported by the state Republican Party, in the New York Republican primary. Riding on a national wave of resentment of what some tea party supporters regard as fiscal irresponsibility in government,
Paladino will face Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo in a state where the last Republican gubernatorial candidate was defeated 70 to 29 percent. On Saturday, Paladino was the headline
See tea party, page 4
Campus blue light usage declines in cell phone age By katherine alexander contributing writer
Blue light telephones, easily identifiable sources of assistance located campus-wide, have fallen into disuse because of the rise in popularity of cell phones. Blue light telephone use has decreased over the past five years on the Ithaca College campus, according to records from the Office of Public Safety. “You just don’t see as many activations of the blue lights since cell phones became popular,” Laura Durling, assistant director of administrative services at the Office of Public Safety, said. The blue light telephones, named after the easily visible blue lights at the top of the poles, connect directly to the Office of Public Safety, Durling said. With the push of a button, users can instantly speak with Public Safety dispatchers for emergencies or assistance. The blue lights were designed to provide students with a safe and secure campus, Durling said. There are more than 90 blue light telephones on campus, located near roadways, sidewalks and pathways, according to the 2010
times during the past five years. Only two of the activations have been requests for assistance. Both of these activations were in 2007; one call was for medical assistance and the other was from a student who had been locked out of their dorm. The remaining 414 activations were either maintenance or prank calls, Crystal Young, coordinator of administration and operational support services at Public Safety, said. Young said most of the emergency calls made to Public Safety are done with personal phones. As of Oct. 15 this year, 24 calls to 911 were made, 27 in 2009, 32 in 2008 and 58 in 2007, according to Public Safety call reports. SUNY-Geneseo, a New York state university whose student population is similar to Ithaca College’s, has had only eight emerSophomore Sarah Singer demonstrates how to work a blue light Tuesday gency activations since April 2008. near Holmes Hall. Blue light usage is decreasing on many college campuses. The light activations were clara goldman/the ithacan primarily medical emergencies, Annual Security and Fire Safety provide more security to students Joseph VanRemmen, assistant to Report. The lights have been on walking through isolated areas of chief parking and communication services with the campus police at campus for at least 20 years, and campus, Durling said. According to records from the SUNY-Geneseo, said. before the popularity of the cell phone, these safety features were Office of Public Safety, the blue considered an innovative way to lights have been activated 416 See safety, page 4 find more. online. www.theithacan.org
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Council votes to poll faculty on plagiarism By kelsey husnick contributing writer
The Ithaca College Faculty Council voted Tuesday to conduct a survey among the college’s faculty members to determine future implications of using a new anti-plagiarism software it approved at its last meeting. Michael Taves, executive director of Information Te c h n o l o g y Services, pre- SCHLESINGER viously made said the college faculty should test the recomthe new software. mendation for the software at a council meeting in March. Since then, the council gathered input from faculty members, most of whom encouraged the anti-plagiarism software, Taves said. The software program, Turnitin, uses a text comparison database to check students’ papers with sources found online to uncover plagiarism. The software can be integrated throughout the campus through Blackboard and other learning management systems, according to Turnitin’s website. The software would cost the college $17,000 a year, or it could be purchased at a smaller cost for specific departments to use. Departments would distribute the software to faculty, Taves said. Warren Schlesinger, council member and associate professor and chair of accounting, suggested faculty test the program. “I would recommend that we [let it be used by] any two departments that want to use it in a holistic way in their departments, and then have funding for 30 faculty members to test it out,” he said. Peter Rothbart, council member and professor of music theory, history and composition, said the new software should be made available to the entire campus. “This is just another tool available to the faculty,” he said. “If you want to test an experiment, then you do it for the whole campus for one year and then see [the results].” Carole Dennis, council member and associate professor and chair of occupational therapy, said the software would also be available for students to use. “A student can check their own papers to determine how close they are [to plagiarizing] or how much they’ve strayed,” she said. The survey will circulate among faculty within the coming weeks, and a decision will be made regarding how the software will be implemented shortly after.
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Afghanistan war enters 10th year
The war in Afghanistan enters its 10th year today with key players hedging their bets, uncertain whether the Obama administration is prepared to stay for the long haul, move quickly to exit an increasingly unpopular conflict or something in between. Fearing that his Western allies may in the end abandon him, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has started to prepare his nation for a withdrawal of international forces by shoring up relations with neighboring Pakistan and reaching out to insurgents interested in reconciliation. Pakistan, America’s nominal ally, says it is fighting insurgents. But it still tolerates al-Qaida and Afghan Taliban militants hiding out on its soil — out of reach of U.S.-led NATO ground forces. Public support for the war is slipping in the United States and Western Europe. Already, the Netherlands has pulled out its troops, the first NATO country to do so. The Canadians leave next. All this is different from the near universal international support the Bush administration enjoyed when it launched attacks Oct. 7, 2001. The war was aimed at toppling the Taliban from power because they harbored Osama bin Laden and other al-Qaida leaders responsible for the stunning strikes on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon less than a month earlier.
Marine’s family seeks new ruling The father of Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder,
a Marine killed in Iraq, is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate a $5 million verdict against members of a fundamentalist church who picketed his son’s funeral with signs like “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” and “God Hates the USA.” The court heard arguments yesterday from the Marine’s father, Albert Snyder of York, Pa., and members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan. The case pits Snyder’s right to grieve privately against the church members’ right to say what they want, no matter how offensive. Westboro members, led by Rev. Fred Phelps, have picketed many military funerals to make their point that U.S. deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq are punishment for
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Travel Marketing, a lecture sponsored by the American Marketing Association, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 104 of the School of Business. Habitat for Humanity will host a Sleep-Out for Homelessness beginning at 7 p.m. on the Academic Quad.
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Catholic Mass will be held at 1 and 9 p.m. in Muller Chapel. Habidash, a 5-kilometer run/ walk, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Butterfield Stadium track.
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Americans’ immorality, including tolerance of homosexuality and abortion. Snyder won an $11 million verdict against the church for intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other claims. A judge reduced the award to $5 million before the federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., threw the verdict out altogether, citing the church’s First Amendment rights. Forty-eight states, 42 U.S. senators and veterans groups have sided with Snyder, asking the court to shield funerals from the Phelpses’ “psychological terrorism.”
China to host climate discussion U.N. climate talks being held in China this
week are making limited progress as rich and poor nations remain divided on key issues, negotiators said yesterday. Delegates from more than 150 nations are meeting in the northern city of Tianjin in the weeklong negotiations ahead of major climate talks in Mexico in December. The talks are aimed at achieving a global plan for curbing “greenhouse” gases blamed for global warming. The Copenhagen U.N. climate summit disappointed many environmentalists and political leaders by failing to produce a legally binding treaty on limiting gases, such as carbon dioxide. Instead, nations agreed to a nonbinding political declaration on fighting climate change in which countries submitted voluntary pledges to reduce carbon emissions. Since a binding global deal is largely out of reach for this year, negotiators have been focusing on smaller initiatives that can lay the foundation for a legal framework that could be approved later, possibly at talks in South Africa in 2011.
British leader delivers first address
David Cameron addressed his party’s annual conference yesterday for the first time as Britain’s prime minister — with a message that tough spending cuts will likely stir public unrest. Cameron, who became British leader in May after forming a coalition government following an inconclusive election, plans to urge activists and ministers to steel themselves for difficult months ahead and a likely dive in the party’s poll ratings.
Police officers walk through a street covered in toxic sludge yesterday in Kolontar, Hungary. A reservoir exploded at a metals plant just miles away, forcing residents of the small village to be evacuated. Emergency crews have started to clean and assess the damage. Bela Szandelszky/associated press
About 7,000 protesters — including health workers and teachers — marched outside the party’s convention in the central British city of Birmingham on Sunday to demonstrate against spending cuts, and further protests are planned later this month. Economists claim that austerity measures already announced, including a two-year freeze on public sector pay and a rise in a tax on goods and services, will likely harm poor families.
Kyrgyzstan elections stir tensions
A mob stormed the headquarters of a leading political party in the capital of Kyrgyzstan yesterday, ratcheting up tensions days ahead of a decisive parliamentary election in the Central Asian country. Protesters seized the building of the nationalist Ata-Zhurt party, which includes several representatives of the former government led by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who was
ousted during bloody street protests in April. Ata-Zhurt is expected to make a strong showing in Sunday’s election, with independent polls putting it in third place with at least 10 percent of the vote. People identifying themselves as relatives of people killed in the April riots said former Bakiyev officials should be held accountable for the deaths of people killed by government troops. The attack on the Ata-Zhurt building threatens to inflame tensions as an array of parties fight aggressively to claim seats in parliament. The power of parliament was significantly boosted in June after changes to the constitution were overwhelming approved in a national referendum. Ata-Zhurt is seen as likely to try to form a coalition with other anti-government parties to overturn the constitutional changes. SOURCE: Associated Press
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Shabbat Services will begin at 6 p.m. in Muller Chapel. Shabbat Dinner will begin at 7:15 p.m. in Terrace Dining Hall. Ithacappella will hold its Block I concert from 8 to 10 p.m. in Emerson Suites.
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monday
A Food Allergy Awareness Forum, hosted by the Student Government Association, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 204 of the School of Business.
saturday
Walk for Plumpy’nut, sponsored by IC Food for Thought, will begin at 10 a.m. at Cass Park. Farm Sanctuary’s 2010 Walk for Farm Animals will begin at 1 p.m. at Dewitt Park.
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African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, directed by Baruch Whitehead, will perform at 7 p.m. in Ford Hall.
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Under The Harvest Moon Dance, sponsored by the gerontology club, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Emerson Suites. Evensong, a Protestant Community worship service, will begin at 9:30 p.m. in Muller Chapel.
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SPCA raises funds to keep no-kill policy By kaydi poirier online media editor
No one expected Odelia to see her first birthday. At 6 weeks old — when she was seized from an abusive home — Odelia weighed 3 pounds when her siblings weighed 15. A severe eye infection led to blindness in both of her eyes. But despite the odds against her, the sweet, loyal pit bull turned 1 last week, owner Tracy Barton of Varna, N.Y., said. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Tompkins County rescued Odelia in To see photos November. To help ensure that from the SPCA it can continue to save other ani- March for the Animals visit mals like her, 200 people showed theithacan.org. up to support the shelter at its March for the Animals fundraising walk Saturday at Tompkins Cortland Community College. The march was part of an effort that has raised about $50,000 for the SPCA. The shelter relies on fundraising to make up more than half of its annual expenses, which total $1.4 million. Especially now, in the second year of a recession, the nonprofit is struggling to maintain its no-kill policy. Barton said she fostered and then adopted Odelia in January. She said if the SPCA was not an open admission shelter with a no-kill policy, Odelia would not have stood a chance. March for the Animals replaced Pet Fest — a festival the SPCA has held annually since 2007 — as a way to produce revenue for the shelter and to help support it through the rest of the year, Abigail Smith, executive director for the SPCA, said. The minimum donation to participate in the event was $100 for adults and $50 for children. A team of adults was asked to raise $500 and the minimum for a youth team was $250. Donations for teams of children and adults were considered on a case by case basis, Smith said. The Purple Cats, a group of eight girls ages 10 to 13, made the largest donation of any group at the event. Since they started in 2008, the Purple Cats have been a top fundraising team at Pet Fest and now March for the Animals — raising $1,700 this year, mostly by knocking on neighbors’ doors. “We spent forever at this one guy’s house, and he gave us 15 cents,” Sylvia Frank, 12, said. Still, that 15 cents went toward the $50,000
By laura brothers staff Writer
From left, pet owners Julie Corgel and Beth Elbertson walk dogs, Echo and Chloe, Saturday on the lawn of Tompkins Cortland Community College as part of the Tompkins County SPCA’s March for the Animals. kelsey o’connor/the ithacan
effort. Smith said while the march did not meet its $100,000 goal, half of that is enough to pay for one year’s worth of kennel supplies. Despite having 45,000 square feet of facilities to maintain and about 3,500 animals to care for each year, the SPCA does not receive an endowment or any government funding. Smith said though the shelter sees consistent donations, the SPCA is at a crossroads. Without renewed commitments, it will need to downsize. “We are the safety net for pets in this community, and yet we have no safety net,” Smith said. Payroll is the shelter’s single largest expense at $800,000 per year, with veterinary care for ill and injured animals costing $100,000 annually. Nancy Pederson, an SPCA board member, said March for the Animals raised more money for the shelter than any single event in its history. Pederson and her husband adopted their Maltese, Bridgette, through a rescue group that pulled her from a kill shelter in Tennessee. “It costs a lot of money to run a no-kill shelter,
but I don’t want to see dogs like Bridgette being put down,” Pederson said. “She’s way too sweet.” Though the new focus of the SPCA’s fundraiser is aimed at gathering funds to increase animals’ quality of life, the effect comes full circle. Many people, such as dog walker Carolyn VanLeer, seem to get as much as they give. VanLeer has been walking dogs at the SPCA for the past six and a half years. She said after she retired and her parents died, she no longer had anyone to care for. So, volunteering at the shelter was on her agenda. “The dogs are better than people,” she said. “They don’t sass you back too much — though they do beg for supper.” As for Odelia, Barton said it has been a rough road, but they have finally hit their stride. “Every step she’s taken has been one no one thought she’d see,” Barton said. “We are marching to hope that other animals like her get a second chance through the SPCA for a long time to come.”
Students open debate about Muslim center By sara friedman staff Writer
Park 51, a proposed Muslim community center in Lower Manhattan, has sparked a national debate, with many political actors taking sides. Now the controversy is coming to Ithaca College in the form of organized educational discourse. The 16-floor complex, which has a proposed location a few blocks away from ground zero, includes a sports, fitness and swimming center, a child care and playground center, an exhibition space, an auditorium, a restaurant and a prayer space. Some protestors have objected to the construction of the complex being near the former World Trade Center site. Many also believe the community center is a mosque. Campus groups have hosted events recently to promote discussion in the college community about the center to teach facts and start dialogue about controversies surrounding the center. The Diversity Peer Educator Program in the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs held an open discussion forum Sept. 28 in Williams 221. Senior Kevin Fish, Student Government Association president and peer educator, said the
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Muslim community center was chosen as the topic of the forum because of its relevance in the nation and on campus. “We want to start an educational dialogue between students about this topic that has been presented in The Ithacan as well as the news so everyone knows about it,” he said. “There haven’t been too many outlets for students to engage in peaceful yet educational discourse on this matter.” The IC Progressive Discourse Project, a new campus organization, also presented a panel about Park 51 on Sept. 24 in IC Square. The panel included students, two visitors from the British National Debate Team and Jason Freitag, associate professor of history. Senior Edward Wycliff, cofounder of the project, said the British National Debate Team from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge gave the discussion a new perspective. “It’s something that most students don’t get to hear in person and actually interact, ask them any question that you really want,” he said. “I think that people really enjoyed that.” Edina Lekovic, director of policy and programming for the Muslim Public Affairs Council, an advocacy organization for the American
From left, seniors Joyti Jiandani, Zena Patel and Kevin Fish lead a discussion about the proposed Muslim community center Sept. 28 in Williams 221. kelsey o’connor/the ithacan
Muslim community, said public discourse about Park 51 is an important topic for college students to discuss. “Students on our college campuses around the country are the ones going to be entering the ‘real world’ very soon, and having conversations around these issues is crucial because what happens in New York [City] is bigger than New York [City],” she said. In the Sept. 28 open forum, several perspectives on the issue were discussed. Students talked about the media’s negative representation of the Muslim center, the intolerance of Muslims in the United States and the proposed location of Park 51 itself. There was a consensus about the lack of details about the project and that Americans need more time
and information to form their own opinions about the center. Freshman Alanna Smith said she attended the open forum because she wanted to learn about a controversy she doesn’t discuss in her classes. “I knew nothing about the mosque, and I was just planning on coming and sitting here,” she said. “It felt like an exercise to really dive into intellectual thinking.” Senior Zena Patel, another peer educator, said she hopes more discussions can happen in the future. “If and when a topic like this arises, we feel like students would benefit from having other students bring people together to talk about an issue in an open area where you can express your opinion,” Patel said.
If granted a variance by the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals, Josh Lower, contractor and a 2005 graduate of Cornell University, plans to transform a section of College Avenue into an apartment building and a “pedestrian arcade.” The variance would exempt him from the city’s current parking laws, which his proposed building cannot meet. Under current law, every two housing units built must be paired with one parking spot within 500 feet MYRICK said the of the building. proposed building Lower’s pro- will benefit the posal is currently community. pending review. The proposal includes creating 60 new housing units at 307 College Ave. The pedestrian arcade would make the area between College and Linden avenues a well-lit walkway lined with retail storefronts and restaurants, similar to The Commons. Svante Myrick, an Ithaca Common Council alderman and Cornell alumnus, said Lower’s proposal would give newer, safer apartments to renters. “The project as [Lower] is proposing it with the variance is a win-win for both the developer and the community,” Myrick said. Lower’s solution to the parking problem is to offer residents of the area more incentives to limit the number of cars. “Each resident will be offered bus and carshare privileges, along with indoor and outdoor bicycle parking facilities,” Lower said. “If a student chooses to bring a car, there is an abundance of parking options available in Collegetown, downtown and on campus.” Lower said the proposal encourages sustainability and alternative modes of transportation. He said the absence of parking won’t be an issue for prospective renters. “Collegetown is a transit hub with many transportation options such as biking, bus, carshare,” Lower said. “Many people choose to live here because it is possible to live without owning a car.” Council alderwoman Ellen McCollister said Lower needs to form a more specific proposal that addresses parking concerns in order for it to pass through. “If he cannot show clear mitigation for absence of parking then a variance would be a lot to grant,” McCollister said. “The reality is students do bring cars, and they do spill out into the neighborhoods.” Lower said residents in neighborhoods in Collegetown’s vicinity have expressed their concerns to him over students parking in their areas. Lower is hoping for a decision from the Board of Zoning Appeals soon so construction can begin in June 2011. “If we don’t start on time, the completion date is moved ahead, and the building sits empty for year,” Lower said.
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Tea party groups rally in support of Paladino tea party from page 1
speaker at the Patriot Rally, a local tea party event in Watkins Glen, N.Y., where he delivered his message of anger and frustration. “[Albany politicians] keep changing the rules,” Paladino said. “They keep playing with our money and our lives. We are sick and tired of it, and we want something different.” Hosted by the Odessa Tea Party, a local tea party group near Ithaca in Odessa, N.Y., the event allowed Paladino to rally 400 Republican and conservative voters. “I don’t need your money, I don’t need the power and I definitely don’t need a pat on the back,” Paladino said. “I’m just a regular New York guy, and I’m mad.” Don Beachler, associate professor of politics at Ithaca College, said the tea party movement, originally an acronym for Taxed Enough Already, began as an outcry against the 2008 financial bailout, 2009 economic stimulus and 2010 health care reform. The top policy concerns of the conservative movement focus on improving the economy and creating jobs, reducing national spending, cutting taxes to encourage job growth and repealing health care reform legislation, according to The Winston Group, a political polling and strategy organization. A Gallup poll conducted in March found that 28 percent of adults in the United States identified themselves as supporters of the tea party movement, and support levels among different age groups were consistent. Additionally, the poll found that most supporters of the tea party earn $50,000 or more annually.
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Beachler, who hosted an open forum on the tea party movement Tuesday, said the political movement successfully tapped into voter frustration, with tea party-endorsed candidates winning successful primary challenges against candidates previously backed by the Republican Party. Most notably, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala., was defeated 51 to 49 percent by attorney Joe Miller. Miller was endorsed by the Tea Party Express, an organization that endorses and raises money for tea party movement candidates. In Delaware, Rep. Mike Castle, the former governor of the state, lost to tea partysupported Republican Christine O’Donnell by 53 to 47 percent of the vote. Nationally, the two most prominent tea party organizations are the Tea Party Express and the Tea Party Patriots, which serves in a more organizational manner, according to their respective websites. Bill Card, a member of the Odessa Tea Party and the event’s organizer, said he coordinated Saturday’s rally to provide tea party groups across Central and Western New York and the Southern Tier a forum to rally supporters. “We organized the rally to establish good communication amongst the different tea party groups in the area,” Card said. “There are a lot of tea party groups in New York state and in the area, but most of them do not know each other exist.” Beachler said tea party candidates have been successful in rallying voters behind rhetorical messages of anger and frustration, yet they provide little substantive policy information. “Tea party people are extremely motivated
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Bruce Boyle, center, waves a flag Saturday at a tea party rally in Watkins Glen, N.Y. About 28 percent of adults in the U.S. say they support goals of the movement, according to a Gallup poll. kelsey o’connor/the ithacan
because they believe there has been a takeover in American government,” Beachler said. “They believe it is a takeover in various directions and many contradictory directions.” Locally, Kathy Kheel, coordinator of 912 TEA of Cortland/Tompkins County, a local tea party group in Ithaca, said recent administrations have pushed the federal government beyond their constitutional limits. “[Our group] is for a more constitutionally limited government like our founding fathers intended,” Kheel said.” Jenny Stepp Breen, a lecturer of politics at the college who specializes in American politics, said outside conservative advocacy groups have played a role in defining the overall tea party movement, which lacks the necessary logistical and financial structure to operate on its own. “You have to question the term ‘social movement’ or ‘grassroots movement,’ because [the tea party movement] definitely appears to be run from the top down,” Breen said. Robert Bluey ’00, director of the Center for Media and Public Policy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., said the prominent conservative advocacy group, like others, aids the political movement as an ally, dispersing financial and other resources. “One of the biggest ways the Heritage Foundation works with tea party groups is through our coalitions department,” Bluey said. “We do outreach to the type of people who are interested in conservative policies that we work on.”
Senior Brandon Kurtz, president of the Ithaca College Republicans, said young Republican voters, who may or may not fully align with tea party policies, are engaged and energized. “It has definitely gotten down to the young Republicans who are politically driven,” Kurtz said. “Students are fired up, and not just in the tea party way, but also in an anti-incumbent, anti-business-as-usual way.” In a conference call with student journalists last week, President Barack Obama said young voters couldn’t ignore the upcoming midterm elections because of political consequences. “You can’t suddenly just check in once every 10 years or so on an exciting presidential election and then not pay attention during big midterm elections,” Obama said. Sophomore Lindsay Harrop, who attended Beachler’s discussion, said the movement presents a paradoxical issue where voters receive conflicting information from the media. “The danger of the tea party comes because they are portrayed mostly through the media,” Harrop said. “Because there is no cohesive or unified message, every group works on its own autonomous agenda under this tea party umbrella.” With support from the tea party movement, Paladino said he is ready to continue full force with his campaign. “I am going to take out a despicable government,” Paladino said. “I am going to take out all the bad guys and I am going to take out all the trash.”
Blue lights give sense of security safety from page 1
“We don’t get many calls from the blue lights,” VanRemmen said. “They’re primarily to provide a sense of security for those on campus.” Syracuse University is also experiencing a similar trend. The university has more than 19,000 graduate and undergraduate students and more than 130 blue light telephones on campus. The university’s Office of Public Safety treats every activation as an emergency, Jennifer M. Horvath, public information officer, said. Horvath said the number of blue light activations has been on a steady decline, with a total of 1,230 activations in 2009 and 920 activations in 2010, so far. During freshmen orientation at the college, students are taught what
Public Safety has to offer them during their time on campus. Senior Susannah Faulkner, an orientation leader this summer, said one of the first things students are told to do in orientation sessions is to program the Office of Public Safety’s number into their cell phones. Leaders also instruct new students on the location, density and accessibility of the blue light telephones across campus. Faulkner said cell phones aren’t always reliable and the blue lights are dependable as a last resort in certain emergency situations. “What if you left your cell phone in the dorm or what if your cell phone ran out of battery?” Faulkner said. “There are just certain situations where you never know.” As an orientation leader, Faulkner said making sure students feel safe coming to campus is
one of the most important points emphasized during training. The orientation leaders are trained in how to talk about Public Safety and the use of the blue lights. “I’ve personally never been in a situation where I’ve had to use one,” Faulkner said. “But when those moments of fear do come up, you never know what outlet you’re going to be able to reach, be it 911 or the blue lights or Public Safety.” Like Faulkner, sophomore Sarah Singer has never had to use the blue lights, but said they are a comfort when she needs to walk back to her dorm late at night. “I really like the blue lights,” Singer said. “I’ve never had to use them, but it’s nice to know that I could just grab the phone if I needed to and didn’t have to worry about fumbling with my cell phone.” Singer said though numbers
Ithaca College Security Officer Jim Conlon patrols outside of the Garden Apartments. Officers respond to blue light activations across campus.
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show a steady decline in blue light usage across campus, she feels the college is taking the proper efforts to educate students about available resources, making the college more secure.
“The blue lights are more of a back-up plan at this point,” Singer said. “But I don’t really feel like I’d be as comfortable walking around campus at night alone if I didn’t know that we had them there.”
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New technology minor gets students in the game This fall, students have the chance to bring their passion for gaming into the classroom with Ithaca College's new game design and development minor. The minor is a computer science department initiative to introduce students of other majors with game development techniques being used in fields not traditionally associated with gaming. Sharon Stansfield, associate professor in the computer science department, said the minor was originally designed to complement the game design and immersive media major in the Roy H. Park School of Communications. “The minor got started because Park had initially developed a game major,” she said. “The minor was developed at the same time. It was envisioned that the game major and the minor would be complementary.” Nancy Cornwell, chair of the television-radio department, said the major was not put through final state certification procedures because the college did not have the faculty members necessary to teach the courses. Stansfield said the computer science department developed a “two course sequence” tailored to the minor after the major was canceled. The first course, Introduction to 2D Game Development, focuses primarily on the development and design of 2D games, she said. The second course, Game Development Methods and Technologies, is a hands-on, 200-level course concentrating on materials used to develop games in three dimensions, she said.
General computer science courses round out minor requirements. John Barr, chair and associate professor of the computer science department, said the minor’s creation reflects a prevalent interest among students in gaming and the growing importance of computational skills. “We feel that one of our missions in computer science is to start to reach out to these other departments,” he said. “[We want] to start to … offer these minors where students in different departments, different majors, different schools even, can learn how to use the computational tools of their discipline in a sophisticated way.” Stansfield said the education, politics, marketing and health science fields are using gaming. Medical professionals, for example, are also using gaming as a way to treat pain management and therapy, she said. “It covers the whole gamut of what you would imagine to be media for every discipline,” she said. “If they use media, they’re looking at using games.” Sophomore Keith Bress, a cinema and photography major, said he plans to register for the minor but views game development as a hobby rather than a possible career path. “I’ve always been interested in video game development," Bress said. "It’s a great new medium, and it has a lot of potential as a medium for … storytelling.” Stansfield said the department has yet to total a concrete number of students interested in declaring the game design and development minor, but many have expressed interest. Students who are enrolled in some of the minor's cornerstone classes — Game Development
From left, freshmen Alice Steel and Cody Garrett work on their laptops in their Introduction to 2D Game Development class Friday. The class is part of the computer science department's new game design and development minor.
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Methods and Technologies and 2D Game Development — are studying a variety of fields in programs across the college. Stansfield, who worked with Kim Gregson, former assistant professor in the television-radio department, to construct the programs, said the minor would focus on the technical aspects of game design, and the major would incorporate design elements.
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Cornwell said the program for a major is being reconstructed while the minor kicks off. “The major in gaming is being redesigned as kind of a digital media program,” she said. “Ideally, we’re hoping it will end up being kind of an interdisciplinary program, but it’s still in the construction stages.” Barr said the new minor reflects the college’s attempt to become more
integrative, though it is not officially a part of IC2, and address recent shifts in the job market. “We’re looking into the culture and industry,” Barr said. “We’re saying, ‘Well, what are the trends? What are students going to need?’ There’s no sense training people to build steam engines because that’s not [a field where] students are going to get jobs.”
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Award pays tribute to professor Barney Beins, professor and chair of the psychology department, was awarded the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology award in August by the American Psychological Association. Beins has taught at Ithaca College since 1986 and has been chair of the psychology department since 2003. Staff Writer Nathan Bickell spoke with Beins about the award and his new BEINS is currently research on the psychology studying people’s perception of of humor. sense of humor.
Nathan Bickell: How did it feel to win the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology award? Barney Beins: It was quite an honor because it is recognition both from colleagues and professionals in the field, with support from students who write letters. ... It’s a wonderful award to win. I look around at some of the people who have won the award in previous years, and it’s an outstanding collection of people. I’m proud to be included among them. NB: The award citation called you a “teacher’s teacher.” What do you think that means? BB: People have said that I teach teachers. I do a lot of work with faculty. Some of the students do go on to be teachers and some have gotten Ph.D.s and started academic careers, and I’m proud of that fact. But I also do a lot of professional development for other teachers. NB: How would you say your teaching style has changed since you began teaching at the college in 1986? BB: I’ve incorporated students more into the dynamics of the classroom. When I first came here, what I did — which is what most every-
body did — was simply lecture. Over the years I’ve become more convinced — along with the rest of the academic community — that students who are active in the classroom tend to learn more. So I’ve tried to generate more activity and more students taking control over their own learning. NB: What would be an example of students taking more control? BB: On my research team, rather than having me develop the research project, I tell my students, “Here is the question we ask. How do we answer it?” I’ll break them down into groups, and they’ll develop a research protocol that we talk about. The students become invested in their own research. They learn by doing it. NB: Is your research team currently involved in any new projects? BB: Part of our research is on humor and personality. We’re looking to see whether personality relates to people’s sense of humor, their appreciation of humor and how likely they are to generate humor. NB: Have you made any conclusions on the research so far? BB: The claim is made by a lot of people that people don’t know how good their sense of humor is. We tested people on a scale of one to 10 on “how funny are you,” and we gave them a sense of humor scale — that is an independent measure of their sense of humor. What we found is that there is a strong relationship. If you measure it right, it seems like people really do know how funny they are. NB: What is one thing everyone should know about psychology? BB: Probably the single most important thing is that there are no simple answers.
Picking a winner
Alumni cheer as President Tom Rochon paddles around the Dillingham Center fountains Saturday for “Duckpalooza.” Students and alumni won rubber ducks at activities throughout Fall Splash and threw them into the fountain. Rochon then chose ducks for prizes. Juan Tamayo/The Ithacan
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College & City Search committee selects future provost candidates
The search committee in charge of selecting the college’s new provost and vice president of academic affairs met recently and identified a small number of candidates to be invited to participate in confidential interviews. Those invited will meet with the committee in early October. After the completion of the interviews, the committee will identify the finalists. Finalists will participate in more extensive on-campus interviews in October and November, which will offer the campus community the opportunity to participate. Comments and questions about the selection process can be e-mailed to npringle@ithaca.edu.
Professor to present talk on LGBT issues in media
Stephen Tropiano ’84, associate professor and director of the Los Angeles center, will present “Truth, Lies and Everything In Between: LGBT Identity in the Digital Age” at 7 p.m. today in Clark Lounge. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will use film and television clips to discuss whether digital media and the Internet create acTROPIANO curate depictions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. Tropiano, an expert on how LGBT people have been portrayed in the media, currently serves as editor of the “Journal of Film
and Video” and is the author of several books. The discussion is sponsored by the Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services. For more information, visit www.ithaca.edu/lgbt.
Professor to give reading from latest folklore novel
Steve Stern, professor of English at Skidmore College, will give a reading from his latest book, “The Frozen Rabbi,” at 7:30 p.m. today in Klingenstein Lounge. “The Frozen Rabbi” is about a rabbi who has been frozen alive in a block of ice that travels from Poland to New York to Memphis, where he is defrosted. Stern is the author of several STERN novels which have been honored with the O. Henry Award, two Pushcart Prize awards and the National Jewish Book Award. Stern’s visit is sponsored by the Jewish Studies Program, with co-sponsorship by the departments of English and writing. For more information contact Rebecca Lesses, coordinator of Jewish studies, at 274-3556 or rlesses@ithaca.edu.
FLEFF announces winners of social media contest
“Beginnings,” a photograph by Canadian scholar and artist Maria-Carolina Cambre, won first place honors in “Define Open Space,” a social media photography competition. The event was one of
three social media contests sponsored by Ithaca College’s Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival. Participants were invited to submit an image and a sentence in order to expand on the ways open space is seen and described. Junior Kelly McKenna was one of the three individuals to receive an honorable mention in addition to Cambre. Judges for the event were novelist Sorayya Khan, writer and activist Tim McCaskell and poet and theorist Kole Ade-Odutola. For information on “Define Open Space” and FLEFF, visit www.ithaca.edu/fleff.
Relay for Life rally planned to start campaign season
Colleges Against Cancer will host a kickoff event from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 in IC Square, celebrating the start of the Relay for Life campaign season. The event will help teams register online, as well as promote and provide information about Relay for Life, which will be held from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. March 26 at the Hill Center Gym.
Ensemble concert planned to benefit advocacy center The college’s Wind Ensemble will perform at the State Theatre to benefit the Advocacy Center at 7 p.m. Oct. 9. The concert will be conducted by Steven Peterson, professor of music performance, and will include the premiere of “Revocare,” by Sally Lamb McCune. The event will also feature Frank Campos, professor of music performance, as a trumpet soloist.
Public Safety Incident Log September 23 CCV/DRUG VIOLATION LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Four people were judicially referred for violation of the drug policy and failure to comply. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. LARCENY LOCATION: Campus Center SUMMARY: Person reported an unknown person stole a backpack. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Brad Bates. TRESPASS LOCATION: Terrace Dining Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported people jumped into the fountain. Five people were judicially referred for trespassing. Patrol Officer Brad Bates. LARCENY LOCATION: Center for Natural Sciences SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person stole a table. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Christopher Teribury. FIRE ALARM LOCATION: Job Hall SUMMARY: Fire alarm accidentally activated by contractors. Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins.
September 24 FOUND PROPERTY LOCATION: U-lot SUMMARY: Caller reported a person fell and sustained knee abrasions. Report taken. Mater Patrol Officer Donald Lyke.
UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Three people were judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol Officer Brad Bates.
September 25 UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Power Line R.O.W. SUMMARY: One person was judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for irresponsible use of alcohol. Master Security Officer Wendy Lewis. MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE LOCATION: U-lot SUMMARY: Caller reported a golf cart struck a hand rail. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Eastman Hall SUMMARY: Three people were judicially referred for noise complaints, and one person was additionally referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Sergeant James Landon. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF LOCATION: Terraces SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown person damaged a window. The incident occurred between 9:00 and 10:40 p.m. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Andrew Schneider.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $30; they are also available at www.ithacaevents.com.
Professors make short list for fracking study panel
Three professors at Cornell University will soon know if they will be included in a panel meant to study hydraulic fracturing. Robert Howarth, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, Anthony Ingraffea, professor of civil and env ironment al engineering, and Steven Schwager, professor of biological s t at i s t i c s , w e re INGRAFFEA selected to be on a short list of 82 candidates. After the initial selection of the 82 candidates, public comments were welcomed before a deadline in early October. The EPA will soon announce its final selections.
Chamber seeks donations for county-wide auction
The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations from the community for a series of upcoming auction. A new online auction will run from 9 a.m. Oct. 13 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Silent and live auctions will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Clarion Hotel. Funds from the auction will be used by the chamber for a variety of community projects. For more information on how to make a donation, call 273-7080, or e-mail rob@tompkinschamber.org.
Organization plans event to raise funds for St. Jude
Up ’til Dawn will host Nothing is Sweeter than a Cure! at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Emerson Suites. Entertainment by Ithacappella, desserts and door prizes will highlight the five-hour event. Participants will be addressing pre-written letters asking individuals for financial donations. All proceeds of the event will be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, e-mail ithaca.uptildawn@gmail.com.
Health Center to provide seasonal flu vaccinations
Walk-in flu vaccine clinics are now available on campus for all Ithaca College students. The clinics are available on a walk-in basis, and no appointment is necessary. The cost of the vaccination is $15. Clinics will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15 in the Hammond Health Center. In order for students to receive an immunization, they must be a current undergraduate or graduate student. Students must bring their ID cards. Students under 18 years old must have parent permission to receive the vaccination. The Health Center asks students to wear short sleeves or ones that can easily be rolled up. Students who are unable to attend the clinics may contact the Health Center to make an appointment to receive a vaccination in the future. For questions or to schedule an immunization appointment contact 274-3177.
selected entries from September 23 to September 26
September 26 FOUND PROPERTY LOCATION: Lower Quad SUMMARY: Officer found a backpack and turned it over. Unknown owner. CRIMINAL TAMPERING LOCATION: J-lot SUMMARY: Officers reported a person kicked a parked vehicle. No damage occurred. Warning issued. Patrol Officer Andrew Schneider. CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for irresponsible use of alcohol. Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE LOCATION: S-lot SUMMARY: Caller reported a subject lying on the ground. Person fled the area when approached by SASP. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Andrew Schneider. 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
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College should capitalize on increase in international students nationwide with more targeted recruitment
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s the number of international students increases at colleges and universities across the country, Ithaca College still lags behind. Since 2007, the amount of international students studying at the college has remained close to 2 percent of the total undergraduate population, with students representing 55 different countries. Nationwide however, 586,000 students studied in the U.S. last year, compared to 568,000 the previous year, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. In an effort to target international students, the college is considering more visits to China and India — the countries that send the most students abroad — and is striving to continue to provide support for international students throughout their four years. But the college is in a position to do more. International students add a new dynamic to the campus community. They bring distinct, individual cultures to the college that expose students to new ideas and ways of life. They also promote diversity of race, culture, ethnicity and socioeconomic status — something the college continually strives to increase. The leading academic major among international students is business management and marketing, according to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The School of Business, which has struggled with under enrollment in the past, is especially encouraged to reach out to international students about its reputable programs through visits, tours and other recruitment efforts. Nationwide, the number of international students enrolled in master’s programs is just shy of those in bachelor’s programs. The college should consider expanding its graduate programs, especially in business, by reaching out beyond visits and first-year support. While the college may not attract as many international students as institutions like neighboring Cornell University, it should be a priority at the college as a way to foster diversity and global awareness.
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Local independent media florish and make up for less local coverage Even though local and traditional journalism outlets have been shrinking recently, the Ithaca community is still receiving coverage — thanks to local independent media outlets. In the past few years, the economy and changes in the media have led to the consolidation of older media like The Ithaca Journal. The Gannett-owned newspaper has faced layoffs, a declining circulation and a drop in advertisement revenue. While mainstream media in Ithaca declines — and journalists lose their jobs — independent media outlets are able to provide local coverage. Even though independent media outlets do not have the resources or revenue to pay writers much, the local journalists cover meetings and events because they’re passionate about the community. While more newspapers in the country fold — especially small city newspapers — people interested in writing and their communities step forward. Journalists that have been laid off in traditional media outlets should look at broadening their work through independent media. The outlets in Ithaca also provide journalists with the opportunity to work at a place where there is no corporate presence, so often they have more freedom. Journalism will change, but it won’t die. The small-town newspaper may vanish, but the need for local coverage will always be there.
SNAP JUDGMENT Chow down Bon Appétit magazine named Ithaca as a top “foodie town.” What’s your favorite spot? Watch more Snap Judgments at theithacan.org.
“My favorite place is probably the Chinese buffet because I just love buffets. I always get my bang for my buck. I put away like four or five plates there, and they have a really wide spread of food. “ Donald Haviland ’11 Music Education
“I really love Food for the Planet. It’s Ithaca’s only vegan restaurant. … It’s very inexpensive, actually, considering it’s a vegan restaurant, and they use a lot of really high quality ingredients.” Vanessa Calaban ’11 Music with an outside field
“My favorite place to eat is Sammy’s because it has really good pizza, and it reminds me of New York pizza, which is where I’m from. It’s really cheap, and it’s really good. It’s open late, so we go whenever we need to.” Kelly Parker ’14 Athletic Training
“Sammy’s because it’s open late, so if we go out on a Friday night and we get hungry, we just go there.” Tyler Kurtz ’14 Health Care Management
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College workplace survey will be discussed L ast spring Ithaca College was one of just 247 colleges and universities (out of 4,000 institutions of higher education) to participate in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey administered by the Chronicle of Higher Education. I directed that the college take part in the survey, believing that it could help inform us of what we are doing well and what we can improve upon as an employer of 1,500 faculty and staff. We received a thick book of results last month, and over the next few months we will absorb its lessons. At the all-college faculty and staff meeting just before the spring semester, we will discuss the results and outline any actions that seem to be indicated by what we have learned. The writers and editors of The Ithacan have not reported these facts, which is why I am writing this commentary. On page 1 of the Sept. 16 issue, I was quoted as saying, “These results will be kept from faculty and staff.” This quotation was a fabrication, by which I mean I never said anything remotely like that and indeed never even addressed in the interview how we would publicize the results. I received an apology from the News Editor for what he described as an error, and I accept both the apology and the explanation. As these things always go though, few people noticed the retraction printed in a small box on an inside page a week later. The Sept. 16 page 1 quotation goes on to say, accurately, that “[the results] will be used to inform our initiatives with respect to all employees at the college.” The Ithacan’s editors and writers continue to state in subsequent editorials and in Intercom announcements that results of the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey will not be released to the public. By this they mean that The Ithacan itself will not gain access to the survey. Anyone reading their language might assume — wrongly — that
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I President Tom Rochon speaks at the all-college faculty and staff meeting in August in Emerson Suites. Rochon said he will discuss the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey at January’s all-college meeting.
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the results will not be discussed with our own faculty and staff. The editors have, consequently, launched their own “survey” of employee satisfaction via an online instrument. This is not really a survey, of course, because it is not based on the opinions of a representative sample of college employees. However, answers offered in response to The Ithacan’s questions could be a valuable supplement to the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey, and I encourage staff and faculty to take a few minutes to register their thoughts. The college was not identified in the “Honor Roll” of colleges that scored the very highest among medium-sized schools (3,000-9,999
students) in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey. While that does not mean employment conditions at the college are poor, it is my objective to strive for excellence as an employer just as we are striving for excellence in the educational experience we offer our students. I look forward to the opportunity to review the “Great Colleges” results later this semester, and to discuss key results, our conclusions and follow-up actions at the January all-college faculty and staff meetings. Tom Rochon is the president of Ithaca College. E-mail him at president@ithaca.edu.
Guest commentary
Students should take action against LGBT bullying
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ost of us have probably seen one of the interviews with Anderson Cooper or the brief segment Ellen Degeneres did on her show, or have seen something in someone’s Facebook status, but for anyone who Kevin Fish hasn’t heard, bullying is taking on a severe form in targeting the LGBT community in the United States. I was enlightened by the recent upswing in bullying cases by a friend who showed me Cooper’s interview with Andrew Shirvell, assistant attorney general in Michigan. Shirvell created a blog called, “Watch Chris Armstrong,” which targeted the first openly gay Student Assembly President at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. The blog accused Armstrong of being “racist,” a “Nazi” and a “homosexual militant activist.” Shirvell uses his Michigan alumnus status as a rationale for why he chose to target Armstrong. The blog is extremely crude and attacks Armstrong for having a radical platform, which includes the extension of dining hall hours, gender-neutral housing and lowering tuition. Genderneutral housing is available at Ithaca College for the first time this year. Is providing safe places
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Andrew Shirvell talks about Chris Armstrong, the University of Michigan student assembly president, at a meeting Sept. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Marissa McClain/Associated Press
for everyone to feel comfortable that radical? In addition to Shirvell’s blatant act of hate, there have been suicides in the past week related to bullying homosexuals. Take Tyler Clementi for example, a student at Rutgers University who took his own life last week. Clementi’s tragic death was the result of other students posting a recording of his sexual encounter with another male online. There were multiple reports of suicides last week, all of which were somehow related to bullying members of the LGBT community, and as Ellen Degeneres stated, “Those are the only ones we heard about.” I have developed a sincerely
invested interest in this situation, especially the case with Armstrong. As a student body president, who is also openly gay, and as a fellow human being with some semblance of compassion, this issue infuriates me. I am using this passion to try and better those around me by spreading the word about Armstrong. I have contacted other student body presidents at universities and colleges around the nation, imploring them and their organizations to write to Armstrong, and let him know there is support out there. I have also created a Facebook group, “10,000 Strong for Chris Armstrong,” along with senior Susannah Faulkner, in hopes of helping spread the word
and inspire action for this case. Writing letters is a good first step to taking action, and it is a great way to express sympathy. But further steps must be taken. Even around Ithaca, both on and off campus, I see instances of hate toward the LGBT community. Language is a powerful tool that people do not seem to grasp. Using hateful words and phrases such as, “That’s so gay,” sends shivers down my spine. By correcting these fallacies at a local level, students are taking action and making a difference. Let’s start here, and let it spread. Shirvell has taken a leave of absence and will face judiciary action when he returns, but he is not alone in this hateful thought. He may have been the one to boldly express it, but there will always be others. As students, it is our responsibility to take action and show that we stand up for what we believe in. There is clearly a crisis occurring in our society and country when people would rather take their own life instead of admitting what their sexuality is. We can break this trend with education. Teaching children the harmful effects of bullying from a young age is an obvious start. Implementing legislation regarding cyber bullying in more states will educate adults. Let us help shift our society to one where people are comfortable with whom they are. Kevin Fish is a senior and Student Government Association president. E-mail him at kfish1@ithaca.edu.
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laugh at myself when I read my first tweet, which was sent at 1:07.52 a.m. almost two and a half years ago. “About to become Friday Night,” I tweeted. While I’ve tried my hand at many things, a computer programmer or designer is a profession I have about as much of a chance of accomplishing as Verizon Wireless does in carrying the iPhone. But as far as Twitter is concerned, this theme of assimilation in social media is alive and well. Most of my friends didn’t know — or care — what Twitter was when I began using it 6,215 tweets ago. They probably chalked it up to the fact that I have an odd obsession with technology — and that I’m Asian. But now looking back, I’d imagine they wished they had jumped on the Twitter-wagon earlier, despite my predictions that it would be the next big thing — as I also once said about Harry Potter, Avril Lavigne and Britney Spears. But now, aside from the millions of users that frequent the Twitterverse, other social media companies are beginning to emulate Twitter’s look and approach to the delivery of information. Companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and the social news website Digg have all adopted Twitter’s presentation of a centralized stream of information, whether the companies will admit it or not. There’s not much differentiation across the social networking front in terms of presentation, aside from an additional column here or there or another ad for “The Social Network.” My only fear is that Twitter has permanently altered the way we consume our media. What if you could watch one television station, pick up one newspaper or browse one Twitter-esque website where all the news from every outlet is presented in a single column stream? It would get boring. But that’s the direction social media is driving toward right now, with Twitter riding shotgun. As Twitter grows, recently passing MySpace in overall monthly traffic and unique visitors, its presence and literal appearance will continue to spread. It’s apparent Twitter knows its form factor is migrating across the Internet. In Twitter’s announcement of a redesign to its webpage user interface two weeks ago, in which the proportions and division of columns are based on the ‘golden ratio,’ Twitter is obviously trying to create a bit of separation from all the companies that mimicked its original appearance. As social networks continue to switch their look to mirror Twitter, I have to apologize for the presentation of my column that takes the shape of a single stream of information. But hey, at least it’s on the right-hand side of the page.
andrew weiser is a senior journalism major. E-mail him at aweiser1@ithaca.edu
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Students smoke hookah despite health risks Photo Illustration by Kelsey O’connor
about once a week for two years. She said she likes hookah for its social aspect, as it provides a calm atmosphere When Srijana Bajracharya, profesthat both brings people together. sor of health promotion and physical “I met a lot of my good friends education, was a child in Nepal, she through hookah outside the dorms saw her uncle light up his hookah evmy freshman year,” she said. “These ery day after work. When he died at are people who I would have usually age 49 from lung cancer, he had never walked by in passing without saying touched a cigarette. two words to them. [Hookah] was “People are pretty conscious not definitely how I bonded with them.” to start [smoking cigarettes],” she Matthew Taylor, assistant manager said. “If they knew that hookah has of Look-ah-Hookah, said the comthe same effect then probably they pany chose Ithaca for a new location would be more cautious,” she said. because there are so many students. While the amount of cigarette “There already seems to be kind smokers in America has decreased by of a hookah culture developed here, nearly half in the past three decades, and we want to take that out of according to the World Health Orgahouses and bring that more into a nization, hookah is a trend that has bar environment,” he said. become popular with young adults. Bajracharya said the mystical, forHookah bars offering flavored toeign idea of hookah is a business tactic bacco have been popping up in college hookah bar owners use to downplay towns — like Rochester-based Lookthe truth that it is still tobacco. Ah-Hookah, which opened a location “It is a new way to entice people,” in Ithaca in June. she said. “They’re telling people, ‘It’s Despite its pleasant taste and renot cigarettes. It’s something else,’ so laxing nature, hookah holds more they can easily draw people’s attention dangers than students are aware of. because it’s different.” The health risks of smoking hooZachary Anderson ’08, a frequent kah lie in the method of how people hookah smoker and former manager use it as a social activity. There is a of Look-ah-hookah, said it’s undergreater opportunity for chemical instandable that people think such take, because cigarette smokers do not businesses entice young people into continuously smoke tobacco in the smoking, because many shisha flasame way as hookah smokers. vors, such as Code 69, which is meant to taste like sangria, or mojito, appeal to younger tastes. Despite the flavors, he said students shouldn’t be surprised to hear hookah carries serious health risks. “It’s an addictive substance … they should know it’s still tobacco,” he said. A study from the journal Tobacco Induced Diseases, published in December 2009, surveyed 235 hookah users in San Diego, Calif., hookah bars and found 58 percent of people believed hookah was less Students smoke hookah, an activity growing in popularity, in their Circle Apartment. harmful than cigarettes, Kelsey O’Connor/The IThacan versus 31 percent who
By alexandra evans Assistant Accent Editor
According to a December 2009 article published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine, a typical session of smoking hookah, in relation to smoking one cigarette, delivers greater carbon monoxide levels, similar nicotine amounts and “dramatically more smoke exposure.” Participants in the study smoked hookah for a maximum of 45 minutes, the normal session length, or a single cigarette. After each session, toxin levels in each person were measured. Water pipes, or hookahs, are devices that have been used for centuries in Eastern Mediterranean areas to smoke tobacco. Smokers place a paste-like mixture called shisha of 30 percent tobacco and 70 percent honey, molasses or fruit pulp into a bowl that is then heated by charcoal and cooled by passing through a water chamber. Because the cooling process makes the smoke thicker and smoother, hookah smoke produces roughly 100 times more tar than cigarettes for each gram of tobacco, according to an article published in the March 2008 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. In the study, researchers used a smoking machine that simulated smoking hookah and measured chemical levels in the smoke. Junior Julianna Durr, who smokes cigarettes, has been smoking hookah
believed it was more harmful and 11 percent who thought it carried the same risk. For Bajracharya, cigarette and hookah use are synonymous, because people in Nepal smoke hookah in the same, addictive way Americans smoke cigarettes. She said she was confused to see students in America, a society that is educated on the risks of tobacco, using hookah as a social activity. “On one hand, tobacco use is [perceived] as crazy, yet hookah is getting out there,” From left, freshmen Blake Wetherbee and Johnshe said. Austin Douillard smoke Tuesday at Look-ah-Hookah. Kevin Campbell/the ithacan Sophomore Elijah Kagan said his generation has been bombarded fies the amount that you’re getting.” Sophomore Andrew Fischer said by anti-cigarette ads, yet the hazards while statistics prove hookah is more of hookah are not often mentioned. “You’re not going through health harmful than cigarettes, he believes class being taught the dangers of most people don’t become dependent smoking hookah — it’s the dangers of on hookah because they don’t smoke smoking cigarettes,” he said. “When it the same as cigarettes. “You don’t seem to see people that you get to college and you see people smoking hookah, it’s a social thing. are addicted to hookah,” he said. “I You’re having a good time. You don’t view it more as like people that smoke really have a care in the world, and the occasional cigar. It’s as bad as you’re like, ‘Oh, this isn’t a cigarette, chowing down on Mickey D’s once in therefore it’s not as dangerous for me.’” a while. Yeah, it’s still not good for you, Erica Weiss, who has been a nurse but if it’s once in a while, the long-term at the Hammond Health Center for effects probably wont be there.” Maura Flanagan ’10, the mannine years, said the center offers pamphlets on the risks of hookah. Weiss ager of Exscape, a head shop on The said the fact that the pamphlets dis- Commons, said while the health appear so quickly suggests there is a statistics are alarming, occasional misconception among students that hookah use should be viewed in the hookah is less harmful than cigarettes. same light as any social activity. “Obviously, there’s a level of the “The fallacy is in the water,” she said. “People think it’s a filter, but hookah bars’ responsibility because it’s not really filtering, so people are they’re delivering a drug,” she said. smoking for 45 minutes, taking turns, “But at the same time, there’s no one and they’re inhaling deeper, so the at a bar door saying to you, ‘Alcohol is amount they’re getting is more than bad for you,’ and no one’s up in arms with cigarette use. That in itself ampli- about that.”
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This week’s hits and misses
Assistant Accent Editor Alexandra Evans rates the elements of M.I.A.’s concert Sunday at Barton Hall.
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Technical aspects M.I.A.’s performance gave fans a true taste of her crazy, sparkling personality, but it was the rave-like technical aspects that pushed the show over the edge into pure indulgence. For a few minutes before M.I.A. first came on stage, drum-banging sound effects played in sync with a red and gold blood splatter design on the backdrop. Throughout the concert, the “MAYA” sign above the stage lit up like carnival lights. The stage looked like an underground warehouse party in some big city, which made M.I.A.’s stage presence stand out even more — as if she needed it.
Blendin’ harmonies
Sophomore Vicki Rudolph sings Alanis Morissette’s “Ironic” Sunday at the Premium Blend Block I concert in Emerson Suites. Premium Blend is an all-female a cappella group at the college. The ladies also sang Shontelle’s “Impossible” and V.V. Brown’s “Shark in the Water.” Emily Park/the ithacan
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Rye Rye’s last song Opening act Rye Rye ended her set with a rockin’ mash-up mix. She spit a few lines into the mic. Then a sped-up version of “Party in the USA” played as she broke into synchronized hip-hop moves with her background dancers. She would dance for about 30 seconds, then smoothly transition to rapping and back to dancing again. The audience was able to sing along to the well-known song as Rye Rye showcased her dance talent. However, it would have been nice to see a Rye Rye original so the last impression of her set was her own song, not a Disney superstar’s.
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Time and transitions First of all, the concert was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. but didn’t actually start until about an hour later. After Rye Rye finished her set, an intermission of songs by some unknown DJ went on for far too long. Though the mixes would be a hit at any house party, the set became boring after awhile as the anticipation for the main performer was unbearable. When M.I.A. finally did come on stage, her set included no encore. The reason for the late start to the concert is unknown, but she should have made it up to the audience by performing a few extra songs. To read a full review of the M.I.A. concert, visit theithacan.org/3832.
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Random picture blog features pony art
Go raid the basement closet and sift through those childhood toys from the late ’80s — someone wants your naked My Little Pony dolls. On Oculoid, a blog that features random art and photography, there’s an entry called “My Little Pony by Mari Kasurinen.” The entry features dozens of pictures of Mari’s masterpieces. There’s the Joker from Batman with green streaks in its tail and the infamous Joker face paint. Mari has made ponies to emulate famous people and characters, from Lady Gaga to Jack Sparrow. Looking at the ponies is great for procrastination, but wow, some people really do have way too much time on their hands. — Alexandra Evans
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Hand-Sewn Shark buddy bites into Plush world
The next time you have a bad day, don’t worry — a shark Chum Buddy is lurking in the corner of your bed, waiting. Instead of curling up into a ball and complaining about life, you can crawl into Chum Buddy, a huge, plush shark that functions as a cross between a sleeping bag and a pillow. The shark is hand-sewn and contains about 30 pounds of poly-fill. While the idea is cool, the Buddy costs a whopping 200 bucks. Unfortunately it’s a bit too small and impractical to serve as anything other than a novelty item. — Alexandra Evans
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I’m a big fan of Katherine’s husband, so kissing her was like indirectly getting to make out with him. — Josh Duhamel to a reporter for US Weekly Tuesday joking about costar Katherine Heigl’s husband Josh Kelley.
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Weezy breaks the rules
Rapper Lil Wayne, also known as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., has been exiled to solitary confinement on Riker’s Island. The rapper has been in prison since March, when he was sentenced for gun possession. He was placed in solitary confinement after he was caught with contraband items, including an MP3 player charger and a pair of headphones. This isn’t the first time Carter has broken jail policy. In May, he was penalized for having a charger, headphones and a watch that doubled as an MP3 player in his cell. Lil Wayne, you’d better clean up your conduct; we’ve got a feeling that the officers at the jail are not exactly what you had in mind when you wrote “Ms. Officer.” — Cady Lang
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Locals hold event to replay musical items’ uses by megan devlin Contributing Writer
“Waste not, want not,” as the old saying goes. Mommy’s old saying rings true with members of Ithaca’s Share Tompkins sustainability group, who are firm believers in practicing what they preach through their community swaps. On Sunday the Ithaca community is welcome to the Ithaca Sound Maze from 1 to 4 p.m. to participate in Share Tompkins’ Community Sound Swap. Attende es can bring If you Go anything “Sound Swap” from new When: 1 to 4 p.m. CDs to old Sunday cassettes, viWhere: Ithaca olins to elecSound Maze How much: Free. tric guitars Entrance to the and amps to maze is $3 for trade with people over 5. their neighbors at the sound-themed swap. Shira Golding, co-founder of Share Tompkins, said there will be something for everyone at the Sound Swap. Participants are encouraged to bring sound-related items that are personally crafted or locally produced to trade or give away. Before the swappers begin trading, Golding said each person lists the items he or she brought and can address anything specific he or she may be looking for. “The swaps are similar to a community round table,” she said. “In this way, everyone leaves with something they need.” The Ithaca Sound Maze is participating in and hosting the event. Owner Christianne McMillan-White said she is willing to give corn to people who enter the maze. “We have the ears of corn,” she said.
“We just need the ears of humans.” Made up of three generations of farm materials, the Ithaca Sound Maze has reused sinks, soup terrines and blades from a harrow as musical instruments. White said the maze is collaborative and open-ended, which creates a good environment for musicians and non-musicians alike. “People find when they get into the maze they start listening more carefully,” White said. “It’s a kind of different sensory experience.” White said she hopes participants gain a greater appreciation of sound and the purpose of the maze. “I’ve never been to a share before,” White said. “But it is right in line with our theme of reusing stuff that’s too good to get rid of.” Committing to reuse on all levels, McKenzie Jones-Rounds, one of the core organizers of free market events and community swaps for Share Tompkins, is responsible for taking care of leftovers from the Sound Swap. She said any surplus is going to benefit local businesses, such as Hickey’s Music or Ithaca Guitar Works. Golding said the mission of this volunteer-based group is to help people find ways to share virtually anything by bringing together all the “haves and wants” of Tompkins County. She said the group’s operation is something she’s proud of. “We like the fact that we’re able to do things pretty much with very little money and with all volunteers,” she said. As a Cornell student, Golding was inspired by the community’s sustainable vision and returned to the area to pursue founding Share Tompkins. “Ithaca has a well-documented tradition of being really progressive and community-minded and specifically being creative about the sharing of
Walter White, creator of the Ithaca Sound Maze, plays a found instrument in his corn field. The maze is the site of Sunday’s Sound Swap, an event organized by Share Tompkins, where people can trade musical items.
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resources,” she said. “There’s so much great stuff going on, so [we] keep playing with this methodology.” Golding said Share Tompkins has focused on locally produced items since its beginning, which fosters microeconomics and free aid as well as a sense of community. With an emphasis on human connections, these events develop a more sustainable and connected society. “The second you start creating these opportunities it’s so exciting,” she said. “Not only are you sharing
and bartering at the events but we also have an e-mail list where people are constantly sharing needs.” After experiencing the value of sharing through the online sustainability list-serve, Golding said she will look to incorporate a social media component to the Share Tompkins website. The sustainably-minded people of Tompkins County will be able to post their needs and continue to swap outside of these events. “It would be like a social network,” she said. “You would create a circle of
friends that you trust and know, and within that group your haves and wants will be communicated.” Golding said she hopes someday people recognize surpluses and take advantage of those around them to help meet local needs. “It’s about taking these old ideas, which really get at human nature and our desire to share and not just compete,” Golding said. “I hope to live in a society where we don’t need to have events to share but that it’s just commonplace.”
Wizard fans cast out aid by Jacquie Simone and Alexandra Palombo
Contributing and Senior Writers
Hopeful wizards, dust off those wands. Hogwarts has come to Ithaca College. A new chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, a national organization that is a combination of a fan group and a social justice organization, started at the college this year. The national HPA focuses on a variety of social issues, including genocide, literacy and equality in the LGBT community. The group also promotes “magical acts of kindness,” or random good deeds. More than 50 students attended the first meeting of the HPA on Sept. 28 in Textor 101. Junior Monica Watson, club co-president, said the HPA channels fans’ enthusiasm into positive causes. “It has a lot of potential to garner support from young people who see social justice and volunteering as a little intimidating,” Watson said. “The HPA kind of takes that away and makes it fun and entertaining to do.” Watson is also a member of the national HPA organization, which Andrew Slack, executive director, co-founded with Paul DeGeorge, a board member, five years ago in Sommerville, Mass. The idea behind the alliance was to emulate Dumbledore’s Army, a group of students in the “Harry Potter” series that aimed to improve Hogwarts School and the wizarding world. So far, the national HPA has raised money for regions like Haiti and Darfur and has donated thousands of books to charities. This summer, they won a $250,000 grant from Chase Morgan through their “HPA For the Win” campaign, in which fans of the organization voted for it receive the money. Watson said the group would like to implement “magical acts of kindness” at the college
on the last Friday of every month. She also said she would like to start a literacy campaign. “You think ‘Harry Potter’ and literacy — they go hand in hand,” Watson said. “That’s something of extreme importance to me because books were such a huge part of my life and growing up.” Watson said she hopes to collaborate with the Tompkins County Public Library in the fall to start a book drive called Accio Books — a reference to the summoning spell in the “Harry Potter” series. Senior Lena Weinstein, the college’s HPA events coordinator, said “Harry Potter” fans have compared struggles in the books to human rights issues in the real world. For example, Weinstein said problems between wizards and non-wizards reflect prejudice and intolerance. “‘Harry Potter’ has a lot of really awesome life lessons in it,” Weinstein said. “There are a lot of issues that are brought up, like the mistreatment of muggles and mudbloods, that can be applied to situations that are happening today, like the anti-gay marriage stuff.” Weinstein is also active in “wrock,” or wizard rock music. At the meeting, she performed an original song about character Neville Longbottom, “Basically the Man, Part II,” on her ukulele. The club retains some elements of the fandom. The HPA plans on hosting “Harry Potter” movie nights, and club members said they would like to be sorted into the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw. Wearing the green crest of Slytherin on her T-shirt, junior Emily Krempholtz, co-president of the group, said her personality fits perfectly with that house. “Slytherins are badass, and I’m badass,” Krempholtz said.
Junior Emily Krempholtz, co-president of the Harry Potter Alliance, shows off her “Harry Potter” memorabilia. The local chapter of the national group is focused on fandom and social justice.
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Krempholtz said she started reading the “Harry Potter” series in fourth grade, finishing the first three books within a week. She hopes the club will be a quirky and fun outlet for fandom and philanthropy. “‘Harry Potter’ is just such a good way to get people involved in a great cause,” she said. “I would just like to see this group be a really fun, positive presence on campus.” Freshman Michael Armstrong attended the meeting after reading about the HPA on Facebook. He said he was excited to be around Potter fans and to improve the community. “I’m a fan of the series, and I figured that it was a sweet chance to do some good in the world and meet people with similar interests,” he said. Sophomore Sarah Matte, the club’s trea-
surer, said she suspected many of the students came to the meeting thinking it was a typical fan club. “You can only talk about the books so much,” she said. “It’s nice because it traps them, because you hear the words ‘Harry Potter’ and you’re enticed, and then you can actually do social justice.” Krempholtz said as the club grows, she hopes more people take it seriously as a human rights organization. “I would like people to know who we are and that we’re not just a fan club,” Krempholtz said. “We are a group that’s doing some really great things for some really great people who need — in the name of Harry Potter.”
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Electra’s raw emotion shines in play
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Before the lights go up on Ithaca College’s production of “Electra” by Euripides, the faint echo of a rock scratching against a dull blade reverberates through the theater. It sounds eerie, almost barbaric. Dim lighting reveals a man standing on a set of craggy rock “Electra” beds, scraping a stone on his The Clark shiny blade. Shovels stick up Theatre from the battered ground. The set, the sounds and the atmosphere all set the strong tone of this sadistically dark production that opened last Thursday at the Clark Theatre in Dillingham Center. Directed by Susannah Berryman, associate professor of theater arts, “Electra” is a classic Greek tragedy written nearly 3,000 years ago. The play centers on its titular character, played by senior Morgan Lavenstein. Electra’s mother, Clytemnestra, played by senior Emma Poole, has killed her husband, Agamemnon, and left the family behind to live lavishly with her lover, Aegisthus. After reuniting with her brother, Orestes, played wonderfully by sophomore Richard Lindenfelzer, Electra plots to avenge her father’s death by killing Clytemnestra. Matricide, though seen occasionally in tragedies and ancient works of theater, is not always relevant to a contemporary audience. The majority of audiences won’t relate directly to Electra’s agonizing pain and desire for vengeance, but some might find a connection to the string of raw human emotion that each character shows. Lavenstein, who is on stage for most of the play, makes the most of her stage time. She fully captures the bestial horror that Electra holds on her shoulders with a booming voice and commanding stage presence. Her descent into obsession of revenge becomes alienating but still strikes a sense of fear into the hearts of theatergoers. The audience sees and recognizes her pain, but the play makes no clear point as to whether this maddening frustration is as imminent in today’s time. Her brutish take on Electra’s character is a near-perfect contrast to her peasant husband, played by sophomore Douglas Hansen. He plays the farmer Electra marries after being cast out of her mother’s rich home. His kind demeanor rep-
“Eclipse,” the third film in the Twilight saga, in which the main character Bella must choose between vampire Edward and werewolf Jacob, will show at 7 p.m. in Textor 102. Tickets are $2.
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Vamos a Cantar!, a night of Karaoke celebrating Latino heritage sponsored by PODER: Latino Student Association, will begin at 7 p.m. in IC Square at Ithaca College. Admission is free. Larry Stamatel, who will play covers of Bob Dylan tunes and Frank Sinatra classics as well as some original tracks, will play from 5 to 8 p.m. at Castaways. Admission is free. Electra (senior Morgan Lavenstein) tells Orestes (sophomore Richard Lindenfelzer) her plot to seek revenge on her mother for killing her husband. The last show of “Electra” is at 8 p.m. Saturday. Kevin Campbell/The IThacan
resents the kind of man Electra probably should fall in love with, but she is too blind-sided by her hatred to fully appreciate him. Hansen pulls off this nice-guy persona well with muted joy. Euripides’ adaptation of “Electra” is often seen as a timeless tale of hatred, violence and family ties. It’s no surprise that the script leaves ample room for experimentation with the time and era the play is set. Berryman’s production has no definite time period; throughout the play, characters wear everything from jeans and pencil skirts to Grecian attire and ragged frocks. Senior Kathryn Vega’s costumes perfectly match up with each character’s persona. For example, Clytemnestra’s cunning and materialistic behavior is reflected in her tight blue pencil skirt and jacket, her shoulders adorned with faux fur. Poole’s emotional portrayal of Clytemnestra gives a glimpse into the relationship between mother and daughter when
the stakes are high and tensions mount, but her contemporary look seems out of place in the mishmash of time periods. The play also features a traditional Greek chorus composed of six women speaking in unison as Electra’s story unfolds. They prance around the stage in mustard-colored sundresses, their cathartic tones adding a strange antithesis to the darkness of the play. But these ladies aren’t just full of happiness and praise to the gods. When the drama of “Electra” picks up, they get angry and mimic the tone and pace of each scene by stomping and screaming along with the characters. They’re a vital aspect of the production and showcase some brilliant staging by Berryman. Though “Electra” falls short in the cohesiveness of its theme, it brings up some interesting points about the dark and barbaric nature in all of us.
Pop band’s clear vocals create feel-good album by Lara bonner Chief Proofreader
Four years have passed since Guster released its last album. In that time, not only did three of Guster the members become “Easy fathers, but they also Wonderful” produced a seemingly Universal effortless new album. Republic “Easy Wonderful” is Our rating: full of solid pop songs HHH about love, happiness and surprisingly — Jesus. The opening track is strong and promising. This song, “Architects and Engineers,” begins with powerful, punchy acoustic guitar melodies and strong drums, followed shortly by the distinct voice of lead singer Ryan Miller. His clear but pleasantly buzzy voice is
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backed by another layer of vocals. The track is clearly Guster — but a more developed and mature version. “Do You Love Me” continues the classic Guster feel of the album. Miller’s vocals are the star of the track, pulling the listener into his hypnotic, tumbling melody and steady beat. Though it may seem like a fun, feel-good jam, the lyrics are pensive. The words perfectly illustrate the feeling of a person looking back on his or her life and wondering if it is everything they once hoped for. The song “Stay With Me Jesus” has some questionably cheesy lyrics on first listen, but the use of the religious figure in the song seems to be more on the ironic side. The rest of the album continues on its poppy way, with little accents and musical surprises added in every
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The Ithaca College Wind Ensemble will play at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre in a benefit concert for The Advocacy Center. General admission tickets are $30. Students may obtain free tickets at the music office or at the door with a college ID.
30th Anniversary Blues Party, America’s longest
running blues jam under one roof, will begin at 9 p.m. at the Nines. Admission is $8.
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Madd Daddy, the acoustic father-daughter group will play at 7 p.m. at Felicia’s Atomic Lounge. Admission is free.
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once in a while. For example, “This is How It Feels To Have A Broken Heart” prominently features a harmonica, and the band forgoes its traditional acoustic guitar for the ukulele in “What You Call Love,” a charming, energetic song. Despite the four-year wait, Guster deserves credit for producing a solid album. Despite a few duds, “Easy Wonderful” is true to its title — the breezy, seemingly effortless compilation will entice new listeners while feeling familiar yet refreshing to old fans.
“Drink to remember, never to forget,” is a sentiment that Kenny Chesney’s 12th studio album “Hemingway’s Whiskey” captures and keeps listeners asking for another round. Like a fine whiskey, it’s evident how Chesney’s musical tendencies have changed Kenny Chesney over the years. “HemingGone are the way’s strong guitar Whiskey” riffs and catchy Sony snare drums, Our rating: replaced by melHHHH low interludes that reiterate Chesney’s idea of reflection and island attitude that flows throughout the album. From the smell of freshly cut grass to discovering true love in
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seven days with someone that just couldn’t last, every song on Chesney’s new album gives listeners a shot of past experiences and life lessons he holds close. While other albums have been watered down with Chesney’s beach mentality, “Hemingway’s Whiskey” gives listeners a more straight up approach to Chesney’s Tennessean roots, with just enough burn and a clean finish.
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“Last Chants”
In Ben Folds’ best and most innovative album to date, the singer-songwriter collaborates on lyrics with novelist Nick Hornby to create an album with sincere piano collaborations.
Scottish folk-rock artist KT Tunstall has taken a brave step with her newest album, leaving some of her bluesy notes behind in order to experiment with a more techno feel.
This New York punk-wave band puts a new twist on elements of ’70s and ’80s punk rock. Bursting with energy and musical surprises, “Last Chants” is definitely worth a listen.
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Writer reveals Zuckerberg’s ‘Network’ Intricate plot blends with quality acting in Facebook tell-all film By Anne Gould Northgraves
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“The Social Network” explores the personal drama behind the creation of Facebook. What could have been a tedious story of corporate jargon is instead a superbly crafted drama that mirrors the site itself by detailing “The Social multiple characters’ Network” Columbia perceptions of othPictures ers and the events Our rating: that surround HHHH them. It is all a matter of perception, and no one, not even the audience, is sure of the truth. “The Social Network” follows Harvard University sophomore Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) as he develops the social networking site — from the page’s humble beginnings in a messy dorm room to a multi-billion dollar net worth, and all the lawsuits and broken relationships in between. Writer Aaron Sorkin uses dialogue to intricately pack both plot and character information into nearly every scene. Zuckerberg’s blogging rant against his former girlfriend explains his intricate knowledge of computer coding and how he uses that to understand interpersonal relationships. The viewer learns he is indeed narcissistic, but the only way he can figure out the world is through his technical lens. The fact that Zuckerberg is both the protagonist and antagonist makes the film all the more gripping. The quality acting only enhances the already exceptional dialogue. Eisenberg’s portrayal of Zuckerberg is a particularly fascinating blend of
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get low 7 and 9:05 p.m. and Weekends 2 and 4:05 p.m. jack goes boating 7:20 and 9:15 p.m., Saturday 2:20 p.m. and Sunday 2:20 and 4:15 p.m. the kids are all right 9:25 p.m. and Saturday 4:25 p.m. From left, Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) shows Joseph Mazello (Dustin Moskovitz) his website idea. While “The Social Network” is fiction, the movie is based on the story of Zuckerberg’s rise to social network domination. courtesy of columbia pictures
emotions. There always seems to be an ulterior motive behind his dialogue, yet the young computer genius is more than just a ruthless machine of a man — he legitimately thinks all his actions are justified. Eisenberg embodies a mix of shark-like intensity and desire to prove himself, which leaves the audience not sure whether they should despise or sympathize with Zuckerberg. The wonderful thing is that no view is wrong. Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Zuckerberg’s business partner and only friend, who ends up suing the billionaire, brings the perfect mix of sincerity and exasperation as he evolves from defending Zuckerberg to defending himself from
Zuckerberg. Armie Hammer plays both of the Winklevoss twins — the brothers who accuse Zuckerberg of stealing their idea — with such subtle differences that they become two complete individuals. Cameron is more cautious and polite, while Tyler is hotheaded and vocal. Editors Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall keep the story clear through the lawsuit scenes by cutting continuous sentences from different characters together, showing how past actions affect the present suits. They cut montages, like the rich party world and the crew competitions of the Winklevoss brothers, in time with the tense, technically experimental score, written by Atticus Ross and
former Nine Inch Nails member Trent Reznor. All of these areas — the story, acting and technical aspects — are guided by director David Fincher. His exceptional leadership makes the work of the editors, actors and writer shine all the brighter. What makes the film work so well is how the audience never knows what to make of the characters. They are detached, ferocious and sincere — and that is exactly what makes them so compelling. “The Social Network” was written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher. The movie is based on the novel “The Accidental Billionaires” by Ben Mezrich.
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Setting and effects light ‘Wall Street’
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“Let Me In,” a remake of the phenomenal 2008 Swedish film “Let The Right One In,” explores the painful adolescent feelings of growing up through the wonderful performances of its two leads. Set in Los Alamos, Mexico in 1983, Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is mercilessly bullied at school. While his “Let Me In” parents go through a divorce EFTI at home, he feels alone and Our rating: HHH misunderstood. When a mysterious 12-year-old named Abby (Chloe Moretz) moves in next door with her guardian (Richard Jenkins), an innocent and affectionate bond forms between the two kids. But Owen soon learns that the dead bodies beginning to surface around the area are because of Abby’s need for blood as a hungry vampire. Writer and director Matt Reeves pays tribute to the original by conducting some scenes and dialogue exactly as the original. However, he injects enough of his own visual style into the story to make it a suspenseful but not-so-scary ride. His dark and moody atmosphere fits perfectly with his shallow depth of field camerawork to create the isolation both children feel. Reeves’ misstep is in his use of computer generated images. For example, the cheesy special effects take innocent Abby and turn her into a cheap looking creature that rips her victims apart. Despite the excessive gore, the film is not interested in cheap scares, but rather sadder, intimate moments between Owen and Abby. Moretz (“Kick-Ass”) and Smit-McPhee (“The Road”), who bring enough originality and heartache to their characters so they don’t mirror the
Swedish ones, are played with a sympathetic eye by these quiet and compassionate leads. The always-wonderful Richard Jenkins brings an unsettling fear to his character’s actions as Abby’s guardian who is forced to go out and kill innocent people in order for her to survive. The original film earned so much praise that one has to wonder why a remake was made for American audiences. But Reeves, whose meticulous direction anchors the film into a vivid portrait of childhood, gives the film purpose. He captures the sadness of two children alone in the world and in doing so creates a beautifully rendered but aching love story.
In Oliver Stone’s sequel to the 1987 hit “Wall Street,” he captures the massive scope of the cut-throat stock market. Grand visuals and a character-energized story of revenge and redemption blend to create “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.” The story follows infa“Wall Street: mous Wall Street player Money Never Gordon Gecko (Michael Sleeps” Edward R. Douglas) as he attempts Pressman Film to save both his relationOur rating: ship with his daughter and HHH Wall Street before a stock market crash. Douglas steals the show with his refreshed portrayal of a Wall Street legend. He is enthralling with his brutally honest dialogue, and his powerful performance drives the dramatic story of greed and vengeance. Shia LaBeouf, Gecko’s daughter’s fiancée, handles the role of a troubled businessman and unwitting pawn very seriously and gives a mature performance. The film is supported by fantastic visuals. From the vibrant streets of New York to blinking financial statistics, the bright, opulent colors of the setting and effects help to present the movie’s theme of financial greed that drives and consumes these characters. “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” is an entertaining and powerful story that shows the glory and madness of finance — one of the most influential webs in existence.
“Let Me In” was written and directed by Matt Reeves. The original screenplay and novel was written by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
“Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” was written by Allan Loeb and Stephen Schiff and directed by Oliver Stone.
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In “Let Me In,” Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) forms a friendship with Abby (Chloe Moretz), a vampire.
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Leading the way Graduate student Bill Way leads the men’s cross country team in first full season since high school Graduate student Bill Way was named Empire 8 Runner of the Week for his 10th place finish at Lehigh University’s Paul Short Invitational last weekend. Way has won the award twice this season. graham hebel/the ithacan
by maura gladys staff writer
Whether Bill Way is talking about Ithaca College’s exercise and sports sciences graduate program or the men’s cross country team, a grin is constantly splashed across his face. And Way has reason to smile. He has what almost every athlete wants — a second chance to compete at a sport he loves. After a four-year hiatus, Way is running competitive cross country for the first time since high school. “It’s like I’m living the dream,” Way said. “It was always just in the back of my mind. I always wanted to give it another shot, so to have my chance now and to be healthy, it’s amazing.” But it took added effort for Way to get to this point. He endured two stress fractures, adopted a less strenuous training routine and developed a new appreciation for cross country. Way ran cross country for four years at Cheltenham High School in Wyncote, Pa., under Head Coach Tom Sexton, who said Way is a runner who stands out to him because of both his attitude and performance. “He was an outstanding runner, totally team-oriented,” Sexton said. “He was always very positive, a coach’s dream, really.” Way intended to run cross country for the Bombers as a freshman in the fall of 2006 but was diagnosed with chronic dehydration during the summer, a product of his overtraining. “I would train all the time and never took a break,” Way said. “I really just needed to take 10 days worth of rest, but my confidence was shot, so I just decided to hang it up for a little bit.” Way got involved with the club cycling team his freshman year, but the urge to run competitively stuck with him. “I missed running a lot,” Way said. “Every year I’d see the guys on the team run by, and I’d think, ‘Oh man, I should give it one more shot and see what I could do.’” Way made several comeback attempts throughout his college career but kept insisting on employing a grueling training schedule that caused two overuse stress fractures in his legs.
Way said he wasn’t letting his legs adjust from biking to running, and he often pushed himself through 10- to 12-mile runs without giving his body time to rest. “I started to question myself a lot,” Way said. “Obviously the pain sucked, but I just started thinking, ‘Maybe I’m not cut out for this. Maybe I just can’t do it.’” Way was accepted into the college’s exercise science graduate program in the spring and set a goal of graduating in two years. Way said he made the decision during his summer training to give cross country one more try, but he knew that he needed to change his attitude and training methods to succeed. “It really came down to, I just wanted to go out there and be a part of the team, whether I was the No. 1 guy out there or just bringing up the rear, just to say that I gave it one more shot,” Way said. This summer, Way paired this mellowed attitude with an afternoon routine that had him running 60 to 70 miles a week, while the rest of the team was running 90 to 100. Way said he finished every run with strength and balance exercises in his living room that helped ease him back into running. “I was not doing very heavy mileage,” Way said. “It was just a lot of short runs on soft surfaces to slowly build my mileage up.” Way’s contributions to the Bombers are already evident, as he has won Empire 8 Runner of the Week twice this season. Way led the Blue and Gold with a 10th overall finish at the Lehigh University’s Paul Short Run with a time of 25:37 on the 4.9-mile course Friday. Way said much of his success comes from the pure love he has for the sport and his appreciation for being on a team. “It’s just the joy that I get from the activity in and of itself,” Way said. “Just the thrill of pushing the limits and trying to be the best that you can for the team.” Way’s perpetually positive attitude also has an effect on the other runners on the team, senior captain John Davis said. “He’s always looking forward to working
hard and competing,” Davis said. “To have a guy who’s always excited to be there and never down on what we’re doing really brings everyone else up.” Head Coach Jim Nichols said Way brings a new dynamic to the team — physically and personally. While running, Way’s defined muscles from his neck to ankles stretch with each step and deliberate swing of his arms. “Physically he’s stronger and more mature than our freshmen and sophomores, so that’s a big asset,” Nichols said. “But he’s also got the enthusiasm of a freshman, because he hasn’t raced in such a long time. We talk to him as an experienced veteran, but he’s really a rookie.” In addition to Way’s excitement for running,
he said he has a similar passion for his education — in particular the topic of motivation. “I found it really interesting how different theories apply to motivating individuals and guiding them through behavior change and applying that to an exercise setting,” Way said. “I’m looking at cardiac rehabilitation because that fuses sports psychology and the practicality of a medically-based career. Since high school, Way has learned to listen to his body, and said he knows even with his current physical limitations, the chance to run competitively one last time is worth it. “It’s just about knowing that you’ve worked so hard toward something,” Way said. “The journey is really what’s rewarding.”
From left, graduate student Bill Way and senior Dan Craighead run at practice Monday at the Ithaca College Cross Country Course. Way did not run cross country as an undergraduate.
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The Hot Corner Casey Musarra
The fantasy life of Division III
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hether you’re playing for fun or for money, fantasy football is one of the greatest games out there for the former or even current athlete who’s looking to live vicariously through the success of others. I’m one of those people. And while the National Football League is the prime level for this magical realm of sports, Division III football has more than 200 teams competing. This leaves about seven times more players to choose from at each position and hypothetically a more challenging experience. Move over 12 team leagues, you’re now set to have divisions to make you feel even more like a pro. While there might be more players to choose from, that makes the selection process much more difficult. Senior Nate March, football play-by-play broadcaster for WICB, said the obvious picks, like Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson in the NFL, wouldn’t necessarily be the best in a Division III forum. March said Division III powerhouses No. 1 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and No. 2 Mount Union College could provide two of those obvious picks with running back Levell Coppage and wide receiver Cecil Shorts, respectively. “Since they beat everyone 70-0, they don’t play entire games,” he said. “The trick would be to find the best players on teams that are consistently good but are in close games consistently.” Because fantasy football is such an offense-heavy game, scoring would become tricky with the difference between professional and college formations and plays. March said weighting quarterbacks rushing statistics equally with those of running backs would help improve that. “Obviously I would want to be able to take advantage of say having perhaps Josh Carter, the Springfield [College] quarterback on my team, even though we know he’s going to carry the ball 20-plus times per game and only throw it seven or eight,” March said. With the No. 30 team in the American Football Coaches Association playing here on South Hill, you might even end up drafting your neighbor. Ithaca College’s senior quarterback Rob Zappia has posted brilliant fantasy numbers so far this season with 1,203 yards, 11 touchdowns and 2 interceptions through the first five games — that would give him more points than Drew Brees in any league. So, we may not have the same raucous tailgating parties as Division I schools, but with a Division III football interface we could bring a battle of wits off the gridiron. “I’m a nerd,” March said. “I would play it. It’d be a whole lot of fun.” casey musarra is a senior televison-radio major. Contact her at cmusarr1@ithaca.edu.
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Running game steps up to lead squad By harlan green-taub staff writer
Despite getting off to a 3–1 start, the football team was still trying to find its stride on the field as it returned to South Hill for homecoming Saturday. In the Blue and Gold’s first loss of the season Sept. 25 against Lycoming College, the South Hill squad was held to -14 yards rushing on 22 carries. Coming into this weekend’s Empire 8 conference opener against Hartwick College, the Blue and Gold demonstrated they were not a one-dimensional team, recording a seasonhigh 145 rushing yards. The Bombers’ defense Sophomore running recorded five sacks back Clay Ardoin, who and held Hartwick rushed a career-high 18 College to zero rushtimes for 111 yards in the ing yards Saturday. 29–17 win, said the team’s coaches made it clear early in the week that improving the running game was the No. 1 priority. “We knew we had to be more physical in the run game and take it to the defense early,” Ardoin said. “We needed to stay on the field, sustain our offense and pick up more first downs.” The South Hill squad came out with that mentality, running eight times for 43 yards in the first quarter alone. Head Coach Mike Welch said establishing a running game is vital to the team’s success moving forward this season. “We had to run the football — period,” Welch said. “Getting off to the quick start was nice, but I was more happy that we were able to maintain it throughout the game.” In their first three games, the Blue and Gold held large leads, and they didn’t need to consistently run for first downs late in games to preserve a victory. The inability to run the clock by controlling the ground game showed in the Bombers’ loss against Lycoming. Welch said the running game also plays a significant role on the defensive side of the ball. “When you aren’t able to run the football consistently you dig yourself in a pretty deep hole,” Welch said. “The fact that we were able to sustain our offense through the run game and let our defense take a couple of breathers was huge for us.” The running game also benefited from the return of senior left tackle Leland King who missed the past three games with a foot injury. The Bombers consistently attacked Hartwick’s left side, running behind the 6-foot-6-inch,
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From left, Hartwick College junior cornerback Ray Mitchell and sophomore linebacker R.J. Roth try to tackle sophomore running back Clay Ardoin in the Blue and Gold’s 29–17 homecoming win Saturday.
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290-pound King. King said the entire offensive line was hitting its blocks, which led to better openings for the running backs. “We were really able to get downfield on our blocks and turn the 3- and 4-yard runs into 15- and 20-yard runs,” King said. “The foot felt fine. Getting my lungs back was the tough part.” Welch said having one of the team’s leaders back on the field for the offense was beneficial. “[King] started off a little slow getting back up to game speed,” Welch said. “But he got better as the game went along and created some nice holes for [Ardoin] and [senior running back Dan Ruggiero] to run through.” Coming off of the Lycoming game, King said
the coaches stressed the importance of getting the running game going. “We got a wake-up call last week,” King said. “The coaches really lit a fire under us this week in practice and instilled a sense of urgency to perform at a level we knew we are capable of playing at.” Welch said consistency will be key as the Bombers head into their next game Saturday against defending Empire 8 conference champion St. John Fisher College at Fisher’s homecoming. “It’s a huge game for us, no question about it,” Welch said. “They’re the top dogs in the conference, and we know in order to beat them we have to be able to utilize our whole offense in order to keep them honest.”
Bombers focus on double-teams to control tempo by Kim freitas Staff writer
Senior defensive back Mia Muzio chases down the Utica College player carrying the ball as senior defensive back Key Fox yells out, “double.” Muzio runs alongside the opponent while Fox goes in for the block tackle. The field hockey team comes up with the ball and sprints down the field, looking to score a goal Saturday at Yavits Field. Double-teaming is one of the most effective ways to get the ball back and transition to offense. From the first day of practice this year, Head Coach Tracey Houk and Assistant Coach Lindsey Hendricks have emphasized the importance of double-teaming. Houk said the Blue and Gold’s zone defense this season plays to executing this technique. “Double-teams are vital to our success,” Hock said. “Playing a zone allows us to use the support from our teammates to double team for the ball.” Muzio said it’s something the team has been focusing on since preseason. “It is definitely something that we’ve been working on consistently throughout the year because it is such an important part of playing defense,” Muzio said. The South Hill squad is benefiting from double-teams in play because of the scoring chances they create, junior
From left, sophomore forward Julia Conroy moves the ball past Utica College junior defensive back Jessica Ahearn in the Bombers’ 2–1 win Saturday.
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midfielder JulieAnne Butare said. “They’re allowing us to regain possession on our attacking end, which allows us to capitalize and get the ball back into the offensive circle to take the shot,” Butare said. In games, the Bombers will yell for the double. One athlete will run
along the opponent, forcing her toward the sideline, and then another player on the team will come in for the block tackle. Communication is essential to the success of this move Muzio said. “In order to double-team you need to know who is forcing direc-
tion and who has ball,” Muzio said. “So without communication you couldn’t double-team.” The Bombers double-team all over the field. It is a technique used by all players on the team — regardless of whether they play offense or defense. Sophomore forward Julia Conroy said double-teaming is something that depends on the forwards transitioning from offense back to defense. “Everyone needs to play defense when the other team has the ball,” Conroy said. “We all play forward, and we all play defense — it just depends on who has the ball.” The Bombers use double-teams most often in areas of transition, usually between the two 25-yard lines. Players try to avoid double-teaming in the circle because they don’t want the other team to get a corner. “In game situations, even forwards can play defense,” Muzio said. “When it comes to double-teaming, two forwards may have to double-team to get the ball away from someone.” As the Bombers move into the bulk of their schedule, Fox said each athlete is recognizing when to double-team and capitalizing on those opportunities in game play. “Now not only do we understand it, but we are beginning to carry over that knowledge into our games,” she said. “It’s definitely translating into our game play, which is really nice to see.”
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A swinging success Blue and Gold’s young squad turns in record-breaking results by matt tracy
contributing writer
Despite this season being only the golf team’s second as an official varsity sport, there is nothing second-rate about the way the Blue and Gold have been playing. After finishing a close second in the Empire 8 to Nazareth College last year, the Bombers have climbed to the top of the conference this season. The South Hill squad won its first Empire 8 Championship on Sept. 18 and 19 at Blue Heron Hills Country Club in Macedon, N.Y. The Bombers had four players place in the top eight overall in their 44-shot victory. Freshman Amanda Failla, who was named Empire 8 Rookie of the Year and posted a team-best two-day total of 175 at the Empire 8 Championship, said it meant a lot to the team to win its first conference title. “I know everyone really wanted to win it,” Failla said. “So it was just a great feeling.” The South Hill squad kept that momentum after its Empire 8 championship. They won the William Smith Invitational on Sept. 26 with a score of 726. The Bombers’ team score of 351 Sunday was the lowest recorded score for one day in their history, and it was also their lowest 36-hole tournament score. This season the Blue and Gold are focused on improving two specific areas of play, Failla said. “We all have been working really hard during practice, especially on
our short games,” Failla said. We are working so hard to get our putting down to around 32 putts or less. We also have been working on different types of chips.” Senior Christie O’Shea said the Bombers will look to build off of their success. The conference championship and victory at the William Smith Invitational are just the start to something bigger. “We have the most depth of any team in the Empire 8,” O’Shea said. “Although we have won two tournaments this year, the whole team knows we can play better.” Head Coach Dan Wood, who was named Empire 8 Coach of the Year at the Empire 8 Championship, said the depth of the team has given each athlete valuable playing time at the top of the lineup. “At one time or another in 2010, every single player in the top six has played No. 1 in the second round of the tournament,” Wood said. The Bombers’ record-breaking performances each weekend show how much the team has improved, and they continue to set the bar higher as the season goes on. Wood said he has confidence in his team, and each players’ development reflects on the team’s success so far this season. “I expected us to break these records,” Wood said. “We could see improvement last year, and it really is showing this year.” Even early in the season at the St. Lawrence University Invitational
Sophomore Brooke Llobell takes a shot at practice Friday at the Country Club of Ithaca. Llobell shot back-to-back 89s last weekend at the Martin-Wallace Invitational hosted by SUNY-Cortland at Cortland Country Club in Cortland, N.Y. rachel orlow/the ithacan
on Sept. 11 and 12, the Bombers led all Empire 8 teams in the event, which is something they have built off of this season, senior Lauren Ryan said. “Starting from the tournament in St. Lawrence, we really felt that we would just continue to break records,” Ryan said. This past weekend, the Bombers’ score of 370 at SUNY-Cortland’s Martin-Wallace Invitational placed them sixth among the 10 teams in the tournament. Wood said it was a showing the team will use as a focus for improvement, but he was glad they placed higher than fellow Empire 8 teams.
“It was a little bit disappointing because it was a mediocre performance, but we did improve,” Wood said. “We keep improving and that is important.” As the Bombers look to maintain their record-breaking success, Wood said the team will continue to improve throughout the rest of the season and into next year because of the young core group of talented players. “Our plan is to recruit some more players and improve our already solid group,” Wood said. “This way, we can compete with SUNY-Cortland as well as other top schools. Hopefully we can close that gap.”
Martin-Wallace Invitational at Cortland Country Club - sixth of 10 teams (51 individual golfers competed)
team totals
Day 1 D2 Total
1. Methodist University 2. New York University 3. St. Lawrence University 4. SUNY-Cortland 5. Hollins University 6. Ithaca College
313 329 345 352 349 370
ithaca
Day 1 D2 Total
22. Amanda Failla 24. Brooke Llobell 30. Jackie Young 31. Christie O’Shea 36. Lauren Ryan
86 89 97 98 101
308 322 336 339 350 361
89 89 91 92 95
621 651 681 691 699 731
175 178 188 190 196
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Senior brings energy and work ethic to the field me to go into undergrad as premed.” Baluzy said he constantly is working to excel in athletics and academics, and his ability to operate at a high level in both illustrates his drive. Baluzy, in addition to being on the dean’s list for the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and an inductee of the Phi Kappa Phi honor’s society, was named to the Empire 8 President’s List as a freshman for his academic success. Geyer said Baluzy has the character that inspires everyone on the team to play better. “When you see some of his tackles and the way he throws his body around, it encourages everyone to try to play like [Baluzy] and give it that little extra push every now and then,” Geyer said. In his last season on South Hill, Baluzy said he’ll remain committed to the team, win or lose. “My goal for the rest of the season is just to pick up the team morale and say, ‘We had a rough start, so we might as well just keep playing up from here,’” Baluzy said. “You can’t really look back, and just to try to finish off the best way we can and play the best I can until the end.”
by andrew weiser sports editor
Dodging two defenders, senior co-captain and midfielder Matt Baluzy calls for the ball, redirects it down the line, sprints over midfield, kicks the ball across the field and chases after the play, his feet a mere blur hovering above the grass Sept. 25 at Carp Wood Field. While Baluzy may not be the leading goal scorer or total point leader for the men’s soccer team, his role as a leader, his speed and his work ethic on the field every day are vital to the Bombers’ success this season. In his four seasons on the team, Baluzy has played a key role in helping the team to a record of 30–22–10 since earning a starting position as a freshman and starting every game since. Baluzy said the energetic play he brings to the team stems from his passion for fitness. “My biggest thing is working hard and being able to constantly run up and down the field every play and being involved in every part of the game,” he said. “I run a lot, mainly because I love running. I’m a big exercise freak, so it’s fun.” Baluzy, an exercise science major with an emphasis in medical science from Salt Point, N.Y., said he began playing soccer at the age of 5. Early in his career, Baluzy played for FC LaGrange Premier team and East Hudson regional select team, in addition to playing at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School. Head Coach Andy Byrne recruited Baluzy out of high school. Byrne said there was one area of Baluzy’s game that stuck out to him as a coach, even at the high school level. It was Baluzy’s willingness to commit on both offense and defense that set him apart, Byrne said. “If you ask any coach, that is something that really jumps out for a high school player,” he said. “Someone who’s willing to work on both sides of the ball, and [Baluzy] had that even then.” Arriving on South Hill, Baluzy made an immediate impression on coaches and players. Senior co-captain, midfielder and roommate Jeff Geyer said Baluzy has stood out from day one of preseason workouts as a freshman.
Ithaca College at Alfred University - Oct. 3 Ithaca 1, Alfred 0
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Senior midfielder and co-captain Matt Baluzy, center, lines up a kick in the Bombers’ 1–0 loss to Nazareth College on Sept. 25 at Carp Wood Field. Baluzy has one assist and 10 shots this season. danielle d’avanzo/the ithacan
“One of the things I noticed about [Baluzy] was that he didn’t mess up,” Geyer said. “He didn’t make mistakes in tryouts or the first week we were out there, so that was just amazing, but he’s just an overall friendly kid and that’s his personality all the way around.” The energy that Baluzy brings to the field is evident from his quick cuts back and forth across the field, to the fact that he brings a lightheartedness to the team dynamic. “Sometimes if you get too serious you lose focus of what you’re trying to accomplish,”
Baluzy said. “So even during games I’ll crack a joke at someone if they mess up, just to kind of make them laugh about it and move on.” This type of energy and commitment is something Baluzy applies off the field. In the midst of applying to medical school, Baluzy said his interest in the field is something he developed senior year of high school. “I did a program that allowed me to go to hospitals and watch surgeries and shadow physicians,” Baluzy said. “I did that for an entire year, and that’s really what convinced
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#2 Matt Baluzy #3 Nick Murad #6 Ben Lloyd #9 Max Grigri #13 Gabriel Saint Malo #14 Jon Sylvetsky #17 Jeff Geyer #19 Ryan Norland #20 James Shankland
2 2 1 5 2 1 4 1 1
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
MIN
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 GA Saves
#1 Justin Parlapiano
90:00
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#2 Tony Gai #4 Ean Kelleher #6 Kieran Bourgeois #11 Neill Bower #22 Stefan Nonnenmann
1 2 1 1 1
#1 Elliot Thorpe
90:00
0 0 0 0 0
MIN
0
1
0 0 0 0 0 GA Saves
1 10
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• 4 p.m. Volleyball vs. Skidmore College at Liberty Preview Tournament at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. • 6 p.m. Volleyball vs. SUNY-Potsdam at Liberty Preview Tournament at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
SATURDAY
• 10 a.m. Volleyball vs. SUNY-Oneonta at Liberty Preview Tournament at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. • Noon. Women’s soccer at Alfred University • Noon. Men’s cross country at Hamilton College Invitational in Clinton, N.Y. • Noon. Women’s cross country at Hamilton College Invitational in Clinton, N.Y. • 1 p.m. Golf vs. Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship at Blue Heron Hills Country Club in Macedon, N.Y. • 1 p.m. Men’s soccer vs. Stevens Institute of Technology at Carp Wood Field • 1 p.m. Women’s tennis at Nazareth College • 2 p.m. Volleyball at Union College • 4 p.m. Football at Alfred University
SUNDAY
• 1 p.m. Golf vs. Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship at Blue Heron Hills Country Club in Macedon, N.Y. • 1 p.m. Women’s tennis vs. Stevens Institute of Technology at the Ithaca College Tennis Courts • 1 p.m. Women’s soccer vs. St. John Fisher College at Carp Wood Field
wednesday
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• 4 p.m. Men’s soccer at Hobart College • 5 p.m. Field hockey at the University of Rochester Bold = Home game The Ithacan online | theithacan.org/sports
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football
W
L
Win%
1. Alfred 1. St. John Fisher 1. Ithaca 2. Springfield 2. Utica
4 5 4 4 4
0 0 1 1 1
1.000 1.000 .800 .800 .800
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women’s tennis
RIT Ithaca Stevens Nazareth St. John Fisher
W L 8 2 5 0 9 1 4 3 4 4
Win% .800 1.000 .900 .571 .500
Flagged down
From left, sophomore Courtney Ellis of the Fijian PNE Wombats chases junior Garrett Kafchinski of Rule 76 as he runs past sophomore Gina Monk of the Wombats in an intramural flag football game last Thursday at Ben Light Gymnasium. Kevin Campbell/the Ithacan
5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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men’s soccer
Elmira Stevens Nazareth Utica Ithaca
W 7 7 4 8 2
L 2 0 6 2 5
T 2 2 2 1 3
Win% .778 1.000 .400 .800 .286
Empire 8 Standings/Overall Records
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The place the golf team finished in Sunday at SUNY-Cortland’s Martin Wallace Invitational. See story on page 25.
The number of rushes sophomore Clay Ardoin had in the football team’s win Saturday over Hartwick College. See story on page 24.
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Weird news from the wide world of sports
Lighting up a victory cigar after a championship or clinching a playoff birth has been a tradition in the world of sports for decades. Some people, however, don’t feel the same way about lighting up those stogies, no matter the occasion. The Cincinnati Reds recently clinched their first playoff appearance in 15 years and celebrated with the usual champagne spraying in the locker room and victory cigar smoking. At least five people then reportedly called the city health inspector to report the smoking because the state of Ohio has a law against smoking indoors. If convicted of the malicious crime, the team — as owners of the stadium where the law was broken — would only be fined $100. Apparently when it comes to lighting up in Ohio, people don’t mess around. – Jesse Cases
In the Blue and Gold’s conference opening game Saturday, Zappia threw four touchdown passes while completing 20 of 37 attempts for 251 yards as the Bombers came away with the 29–17 win over Hartwick College at Butterfield Stadium.
Is this your first interview? Jesus Christ, what kind of questions are these? Former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora Jr. rips on ESPN radio host and college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb after Gottlieb asked what Mora thought were bad questions. Mora then ended the interview sarcastically saying, “You were a real joy. Thanks.”
play of the week Rob Zappia Senior Football
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Senior LEader Saturday marked the second time this year Zappia has led the Bombers’ offense with four touchdown passes in a game. Zappia also threw four touchdowns in the team’s 31–7 win at Widener University on Sept. 18. Zappia, who before this season hadn’t started a game on the varsity team, has 1,203 passing yards and 11 touchdowns with just two interceptions in the Blue and Gold’s first five games. Under Zappia’s leadership, the team is ranked 30th in the American Football Coaches Association poll, and will travel to play No. 20 St. John Fisher College on Saturday. Empire 8 Standings/Overall Records
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aplenty
With music, art and bushels of apples, community members celebrated Apple Harvest Festival last weekend
Above: Lucas Stansfield, 2, bites into a caramel apple with rainbow sprinkles Sunday on The Commons. Treats at the Apple Harvest Festival included candy apples, kettle corn, apple cider and more. Left: Andrew Loso, a senior at Vestal High School in Vestal, N.Y., heats up caramel for Fritzy’s Pizza Shop. This year’s festival featured more than a dozen local farms and wineries as well as local businesses.
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Above: Terry Burns of the band Terry Burns and Company sings on The Commons. This year’s festival had more than 150 individual performers. Graham Hebel/The Ithacan
Left: Artist Elizabeth Farrell of Fairy Fantasy Makeups and Traditional Henna paints a design on Ithaca College freshman Megan Ritchey’s face.
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