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Vol. 63 Issue 5
Auburn had a water problem and the school didn’t know it
CAYUGABRIEFS Auburn Campus Library hours for holiday weekend The Auburn Campus Library will be open on Sunday October, 9th from 12:00 – 4:00 for normal Sunday hours. The library is closed all day and evening on Monday, October 10th for the holiday. —Sara Davenport Interim Library Director
By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief
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Get ready for the FILM-48 competition! FILM 48 gives student teams 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a short film. Student films will be eligible for prizes for best films, acting, directing and writing. An information session will be on Oct. 5 at 2pm in the college cafeteria. All students are welcome to participate. A Film. A Story. A Team. 48 Hours. Teams of filmmakers and actors have 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a short film. Films will be judged and the winners of each category (Best Picture, Screenplay, etc.) will be revealed at an awards ceremony after the films are premiered! Informational meeting will be held in the Cayuga Community College Cafeteria October 5 at 2 pm Deadline to register for the competition is Tuesday, October 11. Sponsored by the School of Media and the Arts (SOMA) and the Telcom/Media Dept.
October 5, 2016
CCC sophomore #12 Tanasia Green jumps to spike the ball when Cayuga Community College’s Volleyball team faced Onondaga Community College last Wednesday at home. Cayuga lost the match 3 -1. For more photos from the game, see page 7. VOLLEYBALL IN ACTION AT HOME, OCTOBER 5TH
Do I smell waffles? Not as often By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief
Waffle Wednesday is one of the biggest events on the Auburn campus. Students from all parts of the school come early Wednesday mornings to line up for free waffles. Students are always excited for Waffle Wednesdays, as The Cube opens earlier than usual so students have a place to hang out early in the morning. Now there is word that Waffle Wednesdays are waning. Student Activities Board advisor, Margaret Thompson, said Waffle Wednesdays may be reduced. “Some of the events we do on
Wednesdays require a lot of setup and preparation. Sometimes we need to start early before the act shows up; as early as 8:30 even.” She says students will be notified in advance when Waffle Wednesday is cancelled through signs or text alerts from SAB. The big events coming up are: The Asia Project, Lady Caress, and Derrick Knopsnyder. So get your waffles while you can, it’s hard to tell how many more times students will be allowed to have Waffle Wednesdays on the Auburn campus.
Last week, the Cayuga County Health department confirmed that a blue-green algae was releasing toxins in the Town of Owasco and the City of Auburn’s water supply. The toxins managed to get by the water treatment process and seep into homes, schools, businesses, and other places. At this point, the EPA has been notified and county health officials are testing the water supply at consistent intervals. They also removed all of the blue-green algae blooms that were in Owasco Lake that were thought to have caused the toxins in the first place. Testing of the water will continue until EPA feels there is no threat to humans. As of Saturday, October 1st, the Cayuga County Health Department said the latest tests showed no detectable toxins in the water. The blue-green algae, known as Cyanobacteria, produces a toxin that affects the liver and nervous system. The toxin is only produced when the algae is blooming. The toxin is dangerous to humans and animals, especially children and small animals. Large amounts of the toxin have the potential to shut down vital organs, and in worse cases, has been known to cause death. Health officials recommend that people should not swim in water with blooming blue-green algae. If anyone in Cayuga County has any issues to report, please call the Cayuga County Health Department at 315-253-1560. When a reporter for The Collegian approached Cayuga Community College’s vice president of student affairs, Jeff Rosenthal, about the water issue, he said was he didn’t know Auburn had any toxin in its water. Should one of the college’s highest officials know that earlier last week that the City of Auburn and the Town of Owasco had a small amount of toxin in its water?
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CCC students explore dance with visiting Cleo Robinson Parker ensemble - more photos page 4
Do school officials have a lack of concern or awareness? With the water issue seeming to be contained and eradicated, the mini crisis brings new issues into the light. A CCC college official was asked about the water
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issue last week and the official not knowing about the dangers of toxins in the water brings up a new issue— a lack of awareness. Students enrolled at CCC Auburn campus come from all over. Students from places like New York City, London, Weedsport, Port Byron, Skaneateles, and and even Syracuse may not be familiar with local news alerts. It is strange and frightening that college officials had no knowledge of a potential, life threatening issue in the City of Auburn water supply. I am unclear if the school was unaware of the situation or brushed it off thinking it was no big deal. Student safety should be at the top of the college’s list of priorities, so not knowing
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that there were toxins in the drinking water, shows a lack of college administration’s awareness of news happening in the local community. Not only were students’ lives at risk, but also the children enrolled in the preschool here on campus were also exposed. The toxins from the blue-green algae potentially pose a greater threat to small animals and children. If a child was taken to the hospital for treatment of this toxin and the school had a response of “I wasn’t aware there was an issue,” is just asking for legal trouble. Recent tests have shown that the water has improved. However, the school’s awareness or care for student, faculty, and everyone else’s safety will take some time. —Zahary Haines, editor-in-chief
AUBURN A tribute to Auburn’s famed music promoter Art Wenzel SGO NEWS By Gavin Ellis, staff writer
Steve Brewer SGO PRESIDENT ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Hello everyone, This is to let you know that the SGO is trying something a little different this semester, we have assigned SGO members to specific clubs that they have an interest in whether it is personal, academically or career. The SGO members will act as liaisons to their assigned clubs so we have a better way of keeping in touch with each club. The liaisons will attend club meetings semi regularly at first to get to know the club before easing out. They will then be the main relay for that club to the board. This will make it easier for us to build a closer relationship with the clubs to make the SGO more accessible than before. Please note that this is not us trying to intrude, we will just be there to see how the clubs operate so we can help the clubs better using the knowledge we gained from how the observation period. Other than answering questions directly the liaisons will not be disrupting the meetings. If you have any questions please let me know! —Steve Brewer President of Student Government - Auburn Campus
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downtown Auburn. This greeting was actually another name for a hard rock band that goes by the name, “Dance Gavin Dance!” In this article, I just wanted to list some of Art’s greatest achievements and stories coming from his obituary, which is actually kind of funny since Art actually wrote his obituary himself! Arthur William Wenzel III, a name you may have come across especially if you had any connections with local music, lived his life with a true love of music and left smiles on the faces that he passed by. After graduat-
R.I.P. Artie Wenzel (1957-2016) ing from Port Byron in 1976, Art enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was stationed in Hawaii where he also worked part-time for JFL Concerts. After a few years, Art transferred back
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to CNY, where he helped to promote concerts for local bands, participating with the Auburn Players, and even helped produce the TV series “Limelight in the Dark.” Little is it known that Art actually used to be a bouncer at places such as Spirit’s Café, Morris’ Grill, and Curley’s Restaurant where he also worked part-time as a DJ. After finishing up his time of service in the military, Art became an organizer for many charitable foundations and individuals that were in need. Art helped to raise funds for organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Muscular Dystrophy, the American Heart Association, and many other organizations. In the past 30 years, Art helped to raise more than $1.5 million!
Along with many other heartwarming acts of kindness, Art was also very political and was very outspoken. Art had his name written on many ballots, running for positions such as Auburn City Mayor, Cayuga County Legislator, Auburn School Board, and even had his name written in for the U.S. Senate! Even though all these positions were unsuccessful, Art still continued to speak his mind on the topics that came and went. Art passed away on May 26, 2016 after a long fought battle against kidney cancer.
I could go on and on about all the amazing things and all the great stories that Art had, but I don’t even think a full length ten-page paper could fit all of the stories that Art held! Saying this from a personal point of view, Art was truly a wacky dude. Not crazy, but just someone that was out there and someone who knew what was up. He knew basically everything there was to know about local bands and concerts and kept himself up-to-date on trending topics. I feel ashamed at myself for not getting all of the names of the local artists that he wanted me to play on my radio show. Because of him, I try to not just look at music’s big shots that hit today’s charts, I try to also look for the smaller artists that are starting to rise up and see what they have in store. So here’s to you Art, with all your stories and laughs and music! I can promise you that I’ll keep dancing in your name! PHOTOS BORROWED WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM PUBLISHED OBITUARY
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“Dance Gavin Dance!” This was always how Auburn’s famed music promoter and old family friend, Art Wenzel, greeted me whenever we’d see each other walking through
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Why students love the Fulton Campus By Makenzie Loomis, staff writer
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Cayuga Community College, main campus in Auburn is without a doubt a great school. However, we cannot forget the satellite campus located in Fulton. There are many reasons why students at Fulton love where they are getting their education. Sigma Alpha Pi President Colton Dryden says he loves the Fulton campus because it is close to home, and he could keep his job and not completely uproot his life for his college education. Dryden is pursuing a criminal justice major, and says he thinks highly of his professors. Students say the professors at CCC Fulton are welltrained in their fields, and have a great passion about getting to know their students personally. Many students report that the small class size helps with developing a good relationship with your professors. CCC Fulton campus alum, Maie Genant, recently
transferred to SUNY Oswego. She says she appreciated the easy transition from grade school to college. Students say they like the fact that the Fulton Campus is that it is always growing by adding more classes, and more to its physical building (classrooms etc.).
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I personally agree with those statements. To top it off, my student advisor is Kristen Johnson and she is amazing. She is always eager to help me towards my future, guides me down the right paths to get me where I need to go, and makes sure I have the right networks. All in all the Fulton Campus has a small class size, professional yet friendly professors, and is always community friendly and is aimed to help students achieve their goals. t is worth the trip to the school, check it out and maybe enroll in a few classes here in Fulton. —Makenzie Loomis
Welcome to the Fulton Campus! PHOTOS BY DUNCAN MERRITT
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Images of the Cleo Parker Robinson experience at CCC PHOTOS BY KODY FOWLER AND MALCOLM HUEY
CCC activities director Norman Lee and CCC students, Vincent Perrin, Duanna Johnson, Monica Espada, Raj Mcmongle, Elizabeth Sedoti, Mariah Johnson, and Adrianna Baranska, pose for the camera after they participated in the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Master Classes.
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NEW CLUB ALERT: Dialectics By Kristen Scala, staff writer
Cayuga offers ten different courses in London during the Intersession – January 1-13. To learn more, come to the Info session on Oct 5 from 11 a.m. to Noon. Refreshments provided. Or go to the London course website: http://www.cayuga-cc.edu/academics/ opportunities/travel-study/london/
Getting excited for London? By Christian Cary, contributing writer Have you ever wondered why British people have so many weird names for things? No? Well if you did, the only way you can find out is by going on the CCC trip to London in January. Cayuga Community College has offered this trip to students for more than 30 years. Students may study in a wide variety of programs including Media, Literary, Healthcare, and Business just to name a few. Some of the highlights include going to the BBC if you’re enrolled in the Media class, or visiting the Castle Warwick and Dover if you’re enrolled in the History class. Other notable things that everyone can take part in is the tour of Windsor Castle. There are also full day trips to Stonehenge and a Roman bath house. If you happen to have a day with nothing scheduled, you can take the Channel Tube, an incredibly fast train, to Paris, France for the day. The cost to take part in this amazing
about something other than nonsense.” As of right now there are seven official members of the club including the two founding fathers, and they want you to be the next members! They meet every Monday, (room to be announced). They would love to have people come and challenge them. So if you are one of those people who love a good debate, come and join them. If you’re interested in joining you can contact Tarby or Malone by email! Come and join the fun! Btarby1@cayugacc.edu or Bmalone2@ cayugacc.edu.
An inside look at Win 89 FM By William White, contributing writer Perhaps you have listened to Win89 FM and you never knew it. WDWN are the call letters for Win 89 FM, your local non-commercial, educational radio station located on campus of Cayuga Community College. “Win89 FM is a college alternative station that plays music trends that follows the traditions of alternative rock/college rock that grew up in the 1980’s,” said Jeff Szczesniak, the radio adviser at Win 89 FM. “Where the music is usually cutting edge, less mainstream, including local artist and may incorporate multiple genres of music.” Win89 just doesn’t play music. “The station has been serving the community for almost 45 years by playing local music, public service announcements, public service programs and many more community involved activities over the years. The main focus is to broadcast in the public interest,” said Jeff Szczesniak. Win89 FM also does sports broadcasting of your local college, high school, and semipro teams. For example, the station did a broadcast of the Auburn Commanders, a semi -pro football team here in Auburn NY. Win89 also provides training for individuals wishing to learn how to be a radio DJ. The great thing is that you don’t have to be a Telcom student to be on the radio. If you are interested in broadcasting on the station all you have to do is contact a Win89 staff member or Jeff Szczesniak. “The training at Win89 is really good for people who would like to DJ at our station. They learn the basics in board operating procedures, EAS system and meter readings, how to follow a rotation/clock format and to operate our main program the audio vault. Our main focus is to prepare you to acquire an entry level job in the radio field,” said Szczesniak. So if you love to listen to music, or you’re into sports or you want to become a Dj or a Sports broadcaster, then see a staff member or Jeff Szczesniak at WIN 89 FM and get started on your path to your new career.
WIN 89 FM station manager Telcom student Bill White
Kate Kinsella broadcasting on WIN 89 FM.
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opportunity is $3,190 plus tuition/fees. Now, that does sound like a lot of money, and it is. But what really counts is the value of the money spent. The accommodations for the duration of the trip are nothing to scoff at. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels at Chelsea Football Club are both wonderful four star hotels centrally located in London. The total cost includes a full English breakfast every day, round trip transportation, as well as transportation around London itself. It also includes instruction, lectures, tours, excursions, sightseeing, and three college credits. So clearly you’re getting your money’s worth with this. The first payment of $1,000 is due when you turn in the registration form. The second payment is due October 4, 2016, and all payments must be made before November 4, 2016. To be eligible, you must also be the age of 18 or higher before the trip. Students using financial aid to pay for the trip must submit proper documentation to the Travel Study Program office at Cayuga Community College. For more information about the trip or for any questions you may have, please contact Linda D’Amato at her email damatol@cayuga-cc.edu or at the number of 315-294-8529. Don’t miss out on the trip, it’s sure to be an amazing experience!
Are you one of those people who is sick of hearing people talk and talk about the Kardashians? Do you want to have a meaningful conversation with your peers and talk about topics which actually matter? The good news is there’s now a place where you can talk to others about what’s going on in the world with a new club here at CCC! Its called “Dialectics” and just became an official club on September 23rd. Founding fathers, Ben Tarby and Brandon Malone, created this club so students may talk with others and have debates on things like politics, ethics and religion. Tarby says that this club “gives people a place to talk
Telcom sophomores, Daniel Kennedy and Zak Steele on the air at WIN 89 with radio station advisor Jeff Szczesniak. SERVING THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS!
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Cats deserve love and a home By Evie O’Connor, contributing writer With today’s glorification of animals on social media from playful videos, cute pictures, and quirky costumes you may assume that every animal can find a kind and loving home. However, with cats this isn’t always the case. Often times an owner may decide they are going to move to a new place that doesn’t allow cats or will have someone new in their life that is allergic to them, whatever the case may be, and leave the cat behind or drop it off at a shelter or somewhere else. As unbelievable as this may sound, it happens quite often. With the tragedy that cats face often having to learn how to survive in the wild or hoping they get adopted from a shelter, not all cases are hopeless for these strays. A local concerned couple opened up a whole new world for one of the homeless animals. Mr. and Mrs. Mattes had never expected to take in a new animal a month ago, when out of nowhere a beaten up black kitten they later named Miles had appeared on their property. The kitten had appeared to be missing his left eye as well as what looked like an infected bite mark on his neck. At first Miles kept its distance from Mr. Mattes but with persistence and multiple attempts to lure him in with food, he gained his trust.
Roughly a week after Miles had appeared, Mr. Mattes was able to pet the kitten while he was eating and began to get friendly with him. Upon further inspection of Miles, it appeared that he needed to be taken to the vet right away. The couple rushed the baby kitten to the vet to find out what was wrong with him and if he was going to be okay. “The vet told me that Miles was going to be all right. There was nothing we could do for his eye, but we got him the medication and shots that he had needed,” said Mr. Mattes. “Since his neck has healed up he has been jumping around the yard and exploring the bushes with our other cats.” This couple has proven that not all hope is lost for these animals. Out there somewhere is an owner for every stray animal. The local ASPCA has animals up for adoption cheaper than any breeder you could go to and you help a lost animal in the process.
Learn about SAVAR By Mark Feocco, contributing writer
The Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Resource, otherwise known as SAVAR, has been helping sexual assault victims in Cayuga County since 1981, and now they need your help. Located at 26 Seminary Street, SAVAR is looking for volunteers to man their 24 -hour phone line, which is used to comfort sexual assault victims, and spend time with them when they feel most alone. Qualifications to work the phone line include a background check, and a 30 hour training program which is offered through this organization. People working the phone line sometimes spend time with victims in the emergency room, or police station if needed to comfort victims. SAVAR offers therapy, and forensic exams free of charge, and also maintain a close relationship with law enforcement. Although SAVAR is designed to help the citizens of Cayuga County, they do not turn any victims away. “Sexual assault is an epidemic. It’s everywhere,” says SAVAR advocate Tracy Bozeat.
Bozeat has an office on the Cayuga Community Auburn campus, and is on campus from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm on Monday, and 1:00 pm -4:30 pm on Wednesday for students who are victims or are interested in supporting or working with this organization. Each spring, SAVAR holds an event called “Take Back the Night” which will be held on the Cayuga Community Auburn campus this year. “College President (Brian Durant) is very happy the event is on campus this year,” says Bozeat. SAVAR also works with numerous clubs and programs, some even affiliated with Cayuga Community College. SAVAR is very active in the community, and has been spreading their mission, which reads “Offering hope since 1981.” And they certainly have. If you or anyone you know feels that they are a victim of sexual assault, do not hesitate to call the 24 hour hotline at (315) 252-2112. SAVAR will be with you every step of the way through such a traumatic experience.
Telcom launches new YouTube channel: Media@Cayuga A leader in exposing college students to innovations in media, Cayuga Community College’s Telcom Department announced it has launched a new YouTube Channel, Media@Cayuga, which will feature live streaming of television public service talk shows produced and directed by students at the college. Media@Cayuga will also have an extensive archive of past public service shows, media productions, and documentary films, all created by students in the college’s video production degree program. Visitors or subscribers to Media@Cayuga on YouTube, (www.youtube.com/channel/ UCbvtobVuFPd-dkrIThuYqgg), will have instant access to more than 60 informational programs per year including public service programs such as Inside Government, Beyond the Front Page, and a televised showcase of
local music talent called Soundwaves. These live, student-produced and directed public service productions will be live-streamed on Media@Cayuga most Tuesdays and Thursdays during college semesters, beginning at 3:30 PM. Special events such as the college’s Commencement ceremonies and many of the college’s sporting events are also live streamed and archived on the Media@ Cayuga. Recent guests on these live-streamed programs include Auburn Mayor Michael D. Quill, 2016 United Way campaign cochairs Bill and Karen Speck, documentary filmmaker Eileen Jarrett, and Cleo Parker Robinson of the Cleo Robinson Dance Ensemble, which performed recently at the college.
Feel good; volunteer at Auburn Community Hospital Schweinfurth Art Center celebrates 35th Anniversary
By Jordan Robinson, contributing writer
Giving back to the community is something students should think about adding to their schedules. Joining Auburn Community Hospital’s volunteer services, is one way to make a difference. There are a couple of simple steps to join the volunteer program. First, you’ll have to fill out some health forms and get some tests done to make sure you are healthy. Next, you’ll come in to talk with Bridgette Dautrich, the head of Community Relations for the hospital to talk about the volunteer opportunities available. At Auburn hospital, you may have an opportunity to work behind the scenes doing some hands-on work like filing papers, helping out in the labs, or working in the mail room. There are also other opportunities like working at the gift shop or working with the patients. For example, bringing patients back to their rooms or helping a patient who is being discharged from the hospital. The volunteers are given a uniform to wear, which are salmon colored coats for the woman, and red coats for the men. The uniforms let workers, patients, and other volunteers know who is a volunteer. Often volunteers are recognized for their hard work. Dautrich says she throws monthly birthday celebrations, where she provides cookies, cupcakes, beverages, and other foods for them to celebrate their birthdays. There is also a luncheon where there are prizes and
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rewards given out to the volunteers with the most volunteer hours. People volunteer for many different reasons. Some people are past law enforcement officers or want to feel a sense of fullness in their life. Others just want to keep busy, but every volunteer loves to give back to the community. Doxie Sherman, a volunteer at the hospital, has been volunteering there for 11 years, and she still loves it every day. She is 77-yearsold and does a lot for the hospital. She is one of the volunteers with the most volunteer hours from 2016, 2015, and 2014. She says she simply does this to keep herself busy, while working four days a week and about six to eight hours a week, she says it is like having a full-time job. Auburn Community Hospital has a mission, and that is to “provide compassionate, quality care” and with the volunteers’ help, this goal can be accomplished. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities by going to the Auburn Community Hospital’s website. “It’s a win-win situation for the volunteers here. They have a sense of satisfaction at the end of the day knowing that they are doing a good deed, but they are also helping workers finish their work, and making patients feel like they are at home. With the help of one person giving back to the community can be accomplished,” said Dautrich.
More than 160 pieces of art donated by seventy-five local and national artists, students, friends and teachers will be sold via silent auction during the Schweinfurth’s 35th anniversary art event on Thursday, October 6, from 5-9pm. With all bids beginning at only $35, it is a terrific opportunity to purchase works by Central New York artists such as Stephen Achimore, Chris Baker, Karen Burns, Barbara Delmonico, Hetty Easter, Nicora Gangi, Mary Giehl, Tom Hussey, Peggy Manring, Jill Newton and Katie Waugh among many others. All artwork measures 10 inches x 10 inches, and include a range of mediums from paintings to photographs to felted pieces to mixed media. The event is a fundraiser for the Art Center, and also an opportunity for local artists to become better known in the community. Three of the donating artists will be chosen for solo exhibitions at the Schweinfurth. The event will include live music, a jazz trio led by pianist Dino Losito, appetizers from Gilda’s in Skaneateles, wine from Owera Vineyards of Cazenovia, and coffee and desserts from Bailiwick Market & Café of Elbridge. Delmonico Insurance of Skaneateles is the event’s lead sponsor. On view in the Schweinfurth’s galleries during the event is the Emerging Artists
of Central New York exhibition which celebrates the Schweinfurth’s mission of giving opportunities to emerging artists in the region. Gallery Julius features Anatomy of Spirit: A Collection of Mixed Media Paintings by Warner Varno, a native of Central New York who now resides in Denver, Colorado. Advance tickets, purchased by October 5, are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Donating artists may purchase 2 tickets for $25. Tickets at the door are $35 for members of the Schweinfurth, and $40 for non-members. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Schweinfurth website at www.myartcenter.org or call 315.255.1553. Revenue from the event will support the Schweinfurth and its many exhibits, classes, scholarships and community programs such as free poetry readings and First Friday events. The Schweinfurth Art Center is a multiart center that offers a range of exhibits, classes and programs for all ages throughout the year. Located in downtown Auburn at 205 Genesee Street, the Art Center is open Tuesday- Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 1 – 5 pm.
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CCC’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM PLAYS OCT 5 AT HOME
Game time is 6 PM! Come out and support our Spartans!
SPORTS GO SPARTANS! GO SPARTANS! GO SPARTANS!
Does CCC need more sports? By Jack Stevens, contributing writer because of budget,” Lidell said. He also referred to other implications that relate to Title Nine, Federal legislation requiring compliance in regard to male and female participation numbers. Liddell thinks the future of football at CCC is pretty bleak. “It would have to be embedded through the administration, go through the budget process with the FSA and things like that,” he said. Some students said they would like to see swimming, track and field, and baseball teams offered at the college. “It would be a possibility with the understanding that the school is complying with Title Nine, making sure that they have the budget, and making sure they have the facilities to adequately run the specific sport,” he explained.
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Here’s a question: if the school offered more sports, would you play? In an informal poll of students, many said they would play a sport and the majority said they would like to play football. Cayuga Community College athletic director Pete Lidell reflected on the semester years ago that the college had a football team. “Looking back the football team had some pretty decent success,” said Lidell. However, he said finding the facilities for field practices and games were hard to find. Liddell did think the football program attracked more student athletes to enroll. “I think it’s a natural draw based on numbers by itself. But I can tell you that for the same reasons that they discontinued it, would be the same reasons that we wouldn’t have it. Primarily because of facilities and
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Harlequin rehearsals underway By November Keene, contributing writer
Picture yourself sitting on a bench. Think outside the box. Maybe its green or even purple. Are you by yourself? Are you with family or friends? What are you guys doing? Well that’s what this semester’s Harlequin Productions play is about. It’s called Harlequin. It is a production brought to you by Cayuga Community College’s theater program. The play consists of ten short plays of everything that can be said or done on a bench. The plays mix comedy with some serious topics to give the audience an outstanding performance and a great experience. The production is directed and written by Cayuga’s Robert Frame. Professor Frame has been directing plays at Cayuga Community College and around Central New York for more than 30 years, beginning in 1979. Although he writes many plays, he says this play in particular was difficult for him. The play will take place at Cayuga Community College’s Ida Bisgrove theater Oct. 27th through the 29th ,as well as Nov. 3rd through the 5th. Harlequin shows new and fresh faces to the
Cayuga Community College stage. Freshman Kimberly Murray, who is the backstage manager, says she enjoys working on the play “Although it was hectic and a lot of running around, I enjoyed working together with new people,” said Murray. Frame says this play was chosen in hopes of finding students who are willing to break the mold, and come out their comfort zone, and be adventurous. Frame says when he holds auditions, he starts out with some ice-breakers for the students so they get to know each other and loosen up. So far nothing but good news has been said about the theater program. Traditionally, a play is shown every semester allowing students to show off their great and secret talents. The next show will be produced in the Spring with the name of the play is yet to be announced. Frame says he will issue announcements and post fliers so all students can be aware of auditions. Frame says he is ready to see more faces on stage and behind the scenes, as well. His only advice when auditioning is to show up and smile even if you’re shy and lack experience. He says all ideas are welcome and encouraged.
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