Collegian Cayuga Community College Auburn & Fulton, New York
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Vol. 66 Issue 5
October 29, 2019
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OCTOBER 31 – WDWN RADIO HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY AND OPEN HOUSE! DETAILS ON BACK PAGE! OCTOBER 31 – CALLING ALL TELCOM STUDENTS!
Volunteers needed to be on the Television crew recording the Harlequin play. Start at 4 PM; ending around 9:30. Great opportunity to work on a multicamera remote production. Extra credit if you’re in Steve Keeler’s TELC 104 or Comm 207 classes. Dinner provided.
OCTOBER 31 – STUDENT RADIO STATION WDWN TO AIR CLASSIC ‘WAR OF THE WORLDS’ RADIO BROADCAST. The broadcast of Orson Welles’ famous production of H.G. Wells ‘War of the Worlds’ begins at 8 PM.
NOVEMBER 4 -
Group visit to SUNY Oswego for Telcom/Media students. We’ll be visiting SUNY Oswego and learning about their Broadcasting/Mass Comm, Cinema/Screen Studies, and Audio programs. The bus will leave CCC at 9 AM and return around 2 PM. Sign up T103.
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The Cayuga Collegian Duck Hunt is still on! Who will catch the next fowl? Stay tuned!
DON’T MISS THIS PRODUCTION! “All Around the Table” October 31 - November 2 “Insanely funny and unpredictable! We have some great talent at CCC. Not to be missed.” — Mary Merritt, CCC
MORE WINNERS AND PHOTOS ON PAGE 3
STUDENTS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT OVER FINANCIAL AID HELP
“I had to hold my hand over my mouth because I was laughing so hard. I had tears in my eyes!” — Paige King, Navarino
By Jadah Tsounis, contributing writer
Thomas Norris (center) gets his in “Just Deserts” with Graig Hobart (left) and Pat Mahunik (right). The short play was part of a collection of eight plays presented as “All Around the Table” directed by award-winning CCC Professor Robert Frame. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 3.
MEMORIES, LOVE, MUSIC AND MORE IN HARLEQUIN’S FALL PERFORMANCE From spirits and rock gods to lovers and murder, all topics are on the table for the fall performances by Cayuga Community College’s student-theatre troupe Harlequin Productions. Harlequin Productions’ fall selection, titled “All Around the Table,” will feature eight original, 10-minute shows from playwrights across the United States and Australia. The diverse plays — featuring stories ranging from dramas to comedies to romances — all take place at a table, but the similarities stop at the table’s edge. “These plays take a regular household item, but illustrate that everything that happens around a table is not the same. Couples break-up, murders are considered, people fall in love, and rock legends debate their musical fortunes. These performances will be a great blend of drama, heartbreak and comedy,” said longtime Harlequin Productions Director Bob Frame. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at the Irene A. Bisgrove Theatre on the College’s Auburn Campus. The selected plays feature a wide variety of stories, people and situations, including some tragedies, noted Frame. “Spirit That Won’t Let Me Go” tells the story of a man trying to move on with his life after his wife dies, while “Just Desserts” features a couple trying to revive their marriage. Not all of the plays feature such serious themes, however. “A Couple of Metal Gods” shows two rock ‘n’ rollers debating a musical style change, while “Misfortune” offers a comedic take on a date that deteriorates after a fortune cookie warns of an impending murder. Harlequin Productions frequently features premiere performances of unpublished plays, and this track record encourages other
playwrights to submit their work for consideration. That practice continues with the plays selected for “All Around the Table,” all of which are unpublished. “Over the years, we’ve built up a strong reputation as a talented theatre company willing to take-on producing unpublished plays. Our students are always eager for these opportunities, because their performances won’t be influenced by any previous interpretations of the plays. This fall’s plays are no different,” said Frame. The cast, each of whom performs multiple parts across the eight plays, hail from districts across Central New York, including Auburn, Skaneateles, Union Springs, Southern Cayuga and Moravia schools. Cast members include Harlequin Productions veterans Thomas Norris and McCuin Gould, plus newcomers Aaron Baim, Bryce Cecchini, Graig Hobart, Pat Mahunik, Allie McLeod and Jennifer O’Neil. Frame is assisted by designer Virginia Fennessy, lighting director Brad McLean, stage manager Kai Stenson III and props master Terri Fox Gadsby.
A dinner conversation takes a bad turn with Bryce Cecchini, Graig Hobart, and Allie McLeod.
PHOTO BY ROBERT FRAME
HAPPENING AT CCC THIS WEEK
CCC Telcom student Connor Van Epps won first place for BEST ORIGINAL SONG in last week’s SOMA TALENT SHOWCASE. Kayla Brown and Josh Hart charmed the crowd with their cover songs. CCC students Ethan Wrath and Sarah St. Claire with awards for their outstanding art work.
A visit to the financial aid department is crucial for most college students. Yet, some CCC students are expressing some frustrations about their experiences. “The financial aid office was completely unhelpful,” CCC student Cassie Knoblaugh. “ They didn’t tell me papers I needed until the last minute, now I have a $9,000 bill due,” said CCC student Rafaela Jacks. Students says concerns with the financial aid department are vital and should be solved quickly. Many students say financial aid is the most confusing and complicated part of enrolling in college. “My dad was forced to retire in 2017, so we came into some money, but in 2018 my family and I had a lot of medical expenses putting us in a bad financial place,” said CCC student Justin Grower. “I was denied an appeal to use my 2018 taxes and now I have to pay for tuition and books on my own, My brother also attends and he also has to pay entirely out of pocket.” Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Cayuga Community College, Jackie Darquea says some students wait until the last minute to apply which may cause problems. “Students can start applying for financial aid for next year starting in October for the fall semester. Unfortunately, most of our students wait until the August before school starts and we get slammed with people.” Another fact about the financial aid office students need to understand is that there are many more students who apply than actually enroll. “Students can list up to 10 colleges on their FAFSA, so not only do we have to do the students that end up coming here, but we have to do everybody that applies to our school and try to process them,” explained Darquea. Darquea says this situation is incredibly demanding on the financial aid department s on both campuses because they are understaffed. She says they have so many students to work with that sometimes the employees can’t get back to students or parents in a timely fashion.
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SHOULD YOU WINTERIZE YOUR CAR WITH A MECHANIC CHECK YOUR CAR OVER, OR CAN YOU DO IT YOURSELF TO SAVE MONEY! Christopher DeLeo
OPINIONS
HOW I SEE IT... Kaitlyn Diego EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE HOLIDAYS? The holiday season is right around the corner, but it has been a controversial topic if retailers are moving time too fast. Popular chain stores have had Christmas out for two weeks now, and Halloween hasn’t even come. Complaints about skipping over Thanksgiving, and rushing through the holiday season have been present much earlier this season as well. One popular trend that has been in the feed lately is “Hallothanksmas,” pretty much meaning the three holidays are crammed together each year. Stores have been preparing for the holidays with everything from pumpkins to Christmas stockings, but what about Thanksgiving? Although a point has been made, what kind of seasonal objects work for this holiday, the argument has continued with this holiday being forgotten. Do you agree? At my job at Wegmans, we actually put Christmas out later than most stores, such as Wal-mart, but I agree that retailers rush time away. I also agree that Thanksgiving tends to get forgotten through the mix of everything though, which is sad because that is a holiday about family. With Halloween right around the corner, the holiday season will go by just like that! One thing I have found is that the time each year goes faster and faster. Working in retail doesn’t always help, but it is a true reminder to slow down and enjoy life a little bit.
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STAFF WRITER Disclaimer: If you are inexperienced at automotive repair, then consult a trained professional. Never attempt to repair or troubleshoot an electrical or mechanical problem on your car without knowledge and confidence and the correct tools to do so. Here are the key parts to survival for the winter in terms of your car: 1 Heating system working properly Be sure that there are no leaks in the cooling system. An easy way to check this is by ensuring there are no leaks under the vehicle. Also by checking the level of coolant in the reserve tank. If there are leaks you’ll need to make the appropriate repair. If you cannot find the leak, use a pressure tester on the radiator to determine if the sys-
tem is holding pressure and is free of leaks. The water pump should not leak, and there shouldn’t be a surge and overflow of coolant once air is out of the system and the thermostat is open. Be sure the thermostat opens about a quarter of the way on the temperature gauge. 2 Defroster working properly When your car is up to temperature and you turn on the defroster, your windshield and/or back window should thaw out. There are a couple reasons why you may have a inoperative defroster. Check fuses first. Then use a cheap volt meter to check power to the switch. If the switch has power, check the power to the defroster. Check the relay if there is one. 3 Emergency kit and jack included in trunk Your emergency kit should include jumper cables, jack, flash light, spare nonperishable food, gloves, spare cell phone, flares, water, a tool kit, a first aid kit, and a gas can. Make your kit appropriate for your needs in particular and for your vehicle. 4 Tires with winter tread and rotated and proper air pressure Although 2/32nds of an inch is enough to pass the NYS inspection test, I would highly
recommend snow tires at least on the drive wheels of your vehicle and tread that is at least 75 percent. When talking about your safety and the responsibility of peoples lives, I don’t think there is an amount of money close to the value of our lives. Too many times people overlook this because it passes inspection and the truth is, know your vehicle because the worst outcome is the inability to gain traction on a road that isn’t plowed. 5 Oil change and filter 6 Windshield washer and spare windshield fluid in case of emergency 7Battery Get battery tested for Cold Cranking Amps as well as its condition and testing under a load. During cold temperatures the battery and electrical system,s including the starter, will have increased resistance. So that means if the battery is worn out or old or defective, it may be okay in warmer weather, but when winter gets here, you may be left stranded with a battery that is either old or not charging fully. Also test battery to make sure it is charging. Free guidance and solutions for any questions, please email deleoauto@gmail.com.
GET ON BOARD WITH A FAVORITE OF ANIME LOVERS Marc Baan ASSOCIATE EDITOR K-On has been considered the keystone moment for music-based anime by media scholars and fans alike. It’s a simple story about five girls who come together to join the “Light Music Club” in their high school. As a ‘slice of life’ anime, it does focus on their everyday school life, but K-On has been able to go far past that to show love and passion for music. You get to follow the members as they learn their instruments, you get to follow the band as the learn to play together, and you get to watch as the band steps out and performs for their school and at real venues. K-On was first printed in 2007 to 2010 by the artiest Kakifly. Two spin-offs, (a continuation of the students in high school and one on the band members in college), went to print in 2011. Then in 2018, K-on Shuffle, a retelling of the original story with new characters, hit the news stands. In 2009, K-On was picked-up by Kyoto Animation and given two seasons and a 2011 London-based movie.
One of the most amazing parts of the back stories of K-On is the voice actresses, who all had a small amount of musical training, learned to play their characters’ instruments and learned how to sing. Talk about dedication to your job. The voice actresses are still performing to this day. Here are a few links to the opening and closing themes. When you listen to them remember that actors who just learned these songs are doing this. Season One Opening- Cagayake Girls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwpK5QJu6K4 Season One Closing- Don’t Say Lazy (the guitar riff at :23 is amazing!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz-pNcgYo0c Season Two Opening 1- Go Go Manic (the spin affect was assessed by 3D but was hand done, animation wise ... WOW!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plAY6JX7hc Season Two Closing 1- Listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EddyigHecQ Season Two Opening 2- Utauyo Miracle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7A9j2GT_5g Season Two Closing 2- No, Thank You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf9b2quolEc Movie Opening- Ichiban Lppai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDPb_ lyqH-k
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MUSIC PERFORMANCE:
FIRST PLACE ORIGINAL SONG Connor Van Epps FIRST PLACE COVER SONG Kayla Browne Josh Hart RUNNERS UP COVER SONG Graig Hobart Dakota Drake
ARTWORK AWARDS:
Ethan Graf 3X winner: Sarah St. Claire
Josh Hart
Connor Van Epps
CCC student artist Sarah St. Claire, Art Professor Melissa Johnson, and student artist Ethan Graf.
Kayle Browne
Dakota Drake
Thomas Norris and Jennifer O’Neil
Graig Hobart
CONGRATULATIONS FULTON COLLEGIAN DUCK HUNTER!!!
Allie Baim, Jennifer O’Neil and Thomas Norris
PHOTOS BY BOB FRAME
Graig Hobert, Thomas Norris, Pat Mahunik, and Jennifer O’Neil in “Just Deserts”
Aaron Baim and Pat Mahunik are having “A Damn Fine Morning”
Bryce Cecchini and McCuin Gould are “A Couple of Metal Gods”
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SOMETHING FUNNY TEACHER: “TIME TO TAKE THE CLASS PICTURE!”
What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of? Perhaps a bad grade on your midtem? The cop driving closely behind you? Your parents when you get home late? All valid things to be afraid of, but all tangible things—all things you can see coming.
Marc Baan ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Our Shadow World In this series we have taken a deep look into the myths and urban legends of this world. Other than introducing you to the mysteries that are ingrained into the life blood of a culture, it has been my goal to share both opinions on any myth and urban legend I cover. Ultimately, I want you to make the final decision on whether you believe in those things that hide in the shadows or just find it a cool story to share on a cold, dark night.
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Now think of the things you can’t see. Things that move in the comers of your eyes. Sounds that come from nowhere. The touch on your arm from the shadows ... HOW AFRAID ARE YOU NOW? If you’re brave enough, read this weekly installment of OUR SHADOW WORLD. WE will explore the myths and urban legends of our planet. From the creatures your grandparents told you they saw in the war, to the things found on an abandoned VHS tape on the side of the road. Nothing will be held back as we discover what people are afraid of in countries from all four corners of this world. Remember, all myths and legends start with some strand of the truth. Now let’s see if they stay are true or just turn out to be a good story!
As you dig deeper into the dark and murky world of myths and urban legends, there will be a time when there is no doubt that the reports you are reading are all true; that the stories told by witnesses are based in fact. In this week’s edition, we take a look at an urban legend that turned out to be just that, the truth. We take a look at the – Black Volga. We have to travel back over 60 years into a dark time in global politics—the Cold War. During this era of history, the world was split into two ideologies. Capitalism, (US, UK, and most of western Europe), and Communism, (Russia / USSR later CCCP, eastern Europe, China, parts of Africa, and Central America). It was a time of tension and saw the rise of a possible nuclear war. The fear of death from a Russian attack was high here in America, but in countries under the Iron Curtain, the fear of death from speaking out or starvation from the lack of food production, was a shadow that followed those people every day. It was in this world of fear in eastern Europe that rumors of people disappearing grew. From Poland all the way to Mongolia, people where reporting that their friends and family where being taken in the middle
of the night and never seen again. Whispers grew that vampires where roaming the towns and villages looking for their next meal in black colored Volga. Volga is a Soviet car brand. People of the Soviet Nations were terrified. Reports of those kidnapped by the drivers of the Black Volgas reached into the tens of thousands. Most taken were children. As I wrote earlier, this is an urban legend that turned out to be true. No, there were no vampires kidnapping children from the street corner; the truth of what was happening was far more reality-based and far scarier. After the fall of the Soviet Union, documents started coming to light in the western world. Some of those documents were of the atrocities the Soviet Secret Police, (KGB), did to the people of their nations. Atrocities like kidnapping anyone who did or was thought of to have spoken against the Soviet Union and their policies. The KGB’S favorite way of doing this? Driving around in their official black Volgas and dragging people from the street in the middle of the night. This is a weird world where new discoveries are made every day. The truth of the Black Volga proves that not all myths and urban legends are just stories. It took years for the truth to come to light, but this story shows we need to take myths and urban legions a bit more seriously. It may just be that all stories have a bit of truth in them after all. My advice to you is this, if you ever see an old Soviet-era black car fallowing you late at night—run. Run as fast as you can and don’t stop unless you too want to become the next victim of the Black Volga. Happy Halloween!
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