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VOL. 68 ISSUE 7 NOVEMBER 2, 2021
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NEW CAYUGA SOCCER COACH IS A PLAYER
SPRING REGISTRATION OPENS FOR STUDENTS
BO JELOVAC IS A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER WHO COMPETED ALL OVER EUROPE
Current students, remember that registration for #Spring2022 courses starts Nov. 1! Contact your advisor if you have questions about courses!
A captain on the Utica City Football Club has been named the new head coach for Cayuga Community College Spartans Men’s Soccer.
Bo Jelovac, 34, a captain and forward with the Utica City Football Club, has been named the new head coach for Cayuga Community College Spartans Men’s Soccer. PHOTO BY TIM DONOVAN
CONGRATULATIONS to first-semester Cayuga student Rodolfo Ramirez Vasquez for receiving the Rosa Pappalardo-Kemmis Scholarship from the Fulton Sunrise Rotary Club! The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student in their first year of college. Rodolfo is a Fulton City School District graduate who is studying Liberal Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Education. He is eventually hoping to become a teacher to guide students toward reaching their potential.
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CAYUGA FRESHMAN WINS ROTARY AWARD
From left to right: Julia Myers with daughter Olivia Myers, age 5. Erin Nuber with her son Cmarlli Nuber, age 2.
CAYUGA TRUNK OR TRE T!
“Bo has a proven record as a professional player, coach and leader everywhere he’s competed. He knows that focusing on technique and building a culture of commitment is an essential part of helping studentathletes succeed,.”
The Cayuga Child Care Center’s Trunk or Treat event for the college community to participate in was held on Friday in the parking lot on the Cayuga Auburn campus. Event Planner and Cayuga Child Care Director Amanda Gould planned the event to bring everyone together since the center has moved to a location off-campus. Participants were encouraged to decorate their trunk/vehicle and hand out treats to Cayuga’s Day Care families’ children as they went from car to car. MORE PHOTOS BACK PAGE.
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Bo Jelovac, 34, a veteran forward who has played professionally in Europe and spent almost a decade in the Major Arena Soccer League, is taking over as the new head coach for the Spartans. Along with competing professionally, Jelovac is an experienced coach who also played Division I soccer at SUNY Albany, where he graduated in 2011.
SPARTAN WOMEN READY TO PLAY BALL Pictured left to right: (front row) Evelyn Valdez, Aubrey Ruggio, Tori Mandel, Lexie Cottrill; (back row) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Lipiska, Doray DiLallo, Chardana Smith, Cheyenne Nickles, Elisabeth Waterman and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jim Alberici. SEE STORY ON PAGE THREE
— Cayuga Athletic Director Pete Liddell
Cayuga Athletic Director Pete Liddell said he was excited to announce that Jelovac would lead the Spartans, pointing out he has extensive professional experience and has also been a leader on several teams. “Bo has a proven record as a professional player, coach and leader everywhere he’s competed. He knows that focusing on technique and building a culture of commitment is an essential part of helping student-athletes succeed,” said Liddell. “We’re excited to see him get started and to help our student-athletes grow in the years ahead.” Jelovac said he’s excited to start building the Spartans’ roster, and believes that “hard work and dedication are everything.” “I will give 100 percent of myself to the program and our student-athletes. I do something the right way or I don’t do it, and I expect the same approach from our student-athletes,” he said. “We will be focused, CONTINUED PAGE THREE
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HOW I SEE IT...REALLY? ECONOMICS? Gen Eds in college have been around for quite some time — since 1949 and established by Harvard University, to be exact. Since then, they’ve changed over the many years, but I can’t help but wonder why they’ve been tolerated to this extent.
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HOW I SEE IT... ARE PARENTS THE BEST TEACHERS FOR THEIR KIDS? I think that education starts when a child is very young, and essentially their parent or guardian is their first teacher. A lot can be taught to a child before they head off to preschool or Kindergarten, that can shape their future in school. However, parents/guardians are also teachers in so many other aspects of life.
Caitlyn Major EDITOR-IN-CHIEF How I see it, is that parents teach kids everything that they need to be successful. Parents teach their kids how to care for themselves, how to act in public, how to treat others, etc.. These things can’t be taught in school. People are constantly learning, and parents/guardians have the most access to their child; and therefore have the greatest potential for impact. A lot of kids end up adopting the same mannerisms as their parents, which I think has to do with the fact that they’re constantly studying them without even meaning to. Other people in a child’s life can have a huge impact on educating them as well. My point is just that people in all aspects of a child’s life have so much to teach them. Education is about way more than what we get taught in schools, and life lessons can be far more valuable than anything that a child could ever learn in a classroom.
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STAFF WRITER People may argue that gen eds are necessary for college education, debating that they provide a basis of academical competence that’s required for future interaction among society. Though I don’t necessarily disagree, I feel like we learned everything necessary in high school; there was a reason we were forced into certain classes then, so why are we being told we must take these classes now? For an education that we’re all paying for, our courses should be entirely optional — on our part — because it’s our money going into it. For me, I’m going for a degree in Creative Writing,
yet I’m required to take Economics (and I’ve also been told I’ll need to take a Chemistry course). This would be useful if I were going into a career that required either of those topics. I very much respect the classes and anyone taking them, but I have to be honest that they won’t help me anywhere with my major and my career. It’s a bit frustrating when I have to spend large amounts of money for classes I don’t need when college is so expensive already. High school was for the required classes and college shouldn’t be, because college is optional and we attend for the education we want to receive. Instead of requiring every student to take the same general beginner classes, there should be classes that are added to a student’s course based solely on their major. I don’t need math for creative writing; I don’t need science for creative writing; I don’t need Economics for creative writing. What I do need are writing and literature classes that can show me the craft; classes that’ll benefit me rather than hinder and leech me of my money right from the start. This is all meant to be respectful, but it’s something I feel quite strongly about and truly do think should change. Though I doubt any college would listen to me, I can only hope they take it into consideration. It would improve overall performance among students and perhaps even attendance rates.
IS THE CLOSED SUBWAY ON THE AUBURN CAMPUS LOWERING THE MORALE OF THE STUDENT BODY? Students say they often skip lunch due to lack of food available on the Auburn campus. “My classes go long with short breaks in between,” said Cayuga Student John Susco. “The subway being closed is extremely inconvenient.” He says it is the only fast food restaurant where he would be able to get a quick bite to eat to give him the energy needed for his academic activities throughout the day. Cayuga student Wyatt Bourgeois says that the Subway restaurant on the Auburn campus being closed is “affecting students’ eating schedule.” Many Cayuga students say they were shocked to learn that the popular eatery which features custom sandwiches and even personal pizzas was going to remain closed despite the mandate that everyone coming to campus must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The college’s Subway franchise was closed when the campus closed due to the pandemic. Now there are reports that a Subway restaurant will not return and the college administration is actively searching for a food vendor replacement. What restaurant would you like to see take Subway’s place on campus? —Shawn Smith, CCC student
Numerous New York state officials have issued warnings regarding Cannabis products that appear to be normal snacks. Sources such as The Citizen and ABC News have put out articles on this subject in the past couple of weeks. These snacks have proven to be dangerous to unsuspecting individuals who believe that they are just eating one of their favorite treats; specifically children. These snacks are being sold online illegally, according to Attorney General Letitia James’ office; and they contain extremely high levels of Cannabis. According to The Citizen, in states where Cannabis products are sold recreationally the standard serving (for adults) is 5 milligrams, but some of these snack bags contain up to 600 milligrams. These high levels would be dangerous for people of all ages,
but children in particular are a concern. It would be so easy for a child to mistake one of these bags for their favorite after school snack without looking too closely at the packaging. In fact, a concerning number of children have accidentally consumed Cannabis. The Citizen published that the American Association of Poison Control Centers has reported about 2,622 calls, so far in 2021, regarding children ingesting Cannabis. Due to these concerning numbers, Attorney General Letitia James released a statement saying that state officials are doing everything in their power to limit access to these products; hopefully preventing further harm.
CCC TRUSTEE MEETING The CCC Board of Trustee convened for their monthly meeting this past Thursday. As the Student Trustee, one of my responsibilities, is to make you as a student aware of what you need to know about those meetings. The Administration is moving forward with capital improvements plans including upgrading the bleachers in Spartan Hall, replacing HVAC units in Spartan Hall and the Library, as well as necessary roof repairs. You may or may not have noticed that it was raining in the stairwell between the Cube and the entranceway to Spartan Hall during the heavy rain we got last week. This is one of the roof leaks that is targeted for repair.
Kyle Weisman STUDENT TRUSTEE
Cayuga Community College is currently entering the process of re-accreditation. The process begins with a self-evaluation and ends with an assessment by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. If all goes well, CCC will extend its accreditation which allows for the transfer of credits to fouryear schools. This is very important. They are currently establishing Committee Chairs, but eventually each committee will need participants and those committees are open to student participation. You can have a voice; you can help maintain the excellence of our school; and even help work at making it better. Reach out to me if you are interested in getting involved! As the Student Trustee, I want to hear your concerns, and the issues that are on your mind. I am often in the SGO office adjacent to the Cube. I also can be reached at kweisman@cayuga-cc.edu.
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SPARTAN WOMEN READY TO PLAY BALL
SPORTS
Cayuga’s Women’s Basketball is back on the court. With a roster comprised primarily of newcomers, the Spartans will feature an athletic mix of outside shooters and post players in the 2021-22 season. Cayuga opened the season with a road contest Monday, Nov. 1 at Herkimer College. The Spartans find themselves in the same position as almost all Region III basketball teams — a return to the gym after the 2020-21 season was cancelled because of the COVID19 pandemic. Alberici said that after a year off
the court, the players and coaches are eager to resume competition.
“This is going to be a year where the more we play, the better we’ll be, especially when you consider that our team, like most teams, wasn’t able to compete last year.”
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“We’re really excited to be back in the gym. The team is working hard. If we stay healthy, I think we have a chance to have a nice season. We have some talent, and the team works well together,” he said. Though they feature almost a completely new roster, the Spartans will be looking to build on their 2019-20 season, which saw them finish 8-16 with a 4-8 conference record. That season ended with a loss to Fulton-Montgomery Community College in the opening round of the Region III playoffs. The lone returning Spartan is guard Tori Mandel, who averaged almost seven points, six rebounds and four assists for the 2019-20 team. Joining Mandel in the backcourt are
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The Spartans Volleyball team discusses strategy during this season’s home match against Jefferson Community College. The Spartans finished 0-7 on the season.
— Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jim Alberici
Aubrey Ruggio, Chardana Smith and Elisabeth Waterman. Beneath the basket, the Spartans will feature forwards Lexie Cottrill, Doray Dilallo, Cheyenne Nickles and Evelyn Valdez. “Tori has been through a full season on this level before, and she’s been a great leader for us. We’re an athletic group with decent size and a few players who shoot it well from the outside,” said Alberici. With only eight players, the team has relied on scrimmages with Onondaga Community College, Niagara Community College and other colleges to pick-up preseason experience. Alberici says the team has already improved before regular season competition starts. That trend should continue throughout the season, he added. “This is going to be a year where the more we play, the better we’ll be, especially when you consider that our team, like most teams, wasn’t able to compete last year,” said Alberici. “I can see that we’ve improved already, and the competition from those scrimmages has helped us grow.” After the season-opening road game against the Generals, the Spartans begin a four-game homestand starting Monday, Nov. 8, against Bryant & Stratton (Syracuse). Aside from a Nov. 10 home game against Onondaga, competition against Mid-State Athletic Conference opponents doesn’t start until January. —from the Cayuga Athletics Website
2021- 22 CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Date Opponent TIME NOVEMBER MON 8 VS Bryant & Stratton (Syracuse) 5 PM WED 10 VS Onondaga Community College 5 PM FRI 19 VS Roberts Wesleyan JV Team 5 PM SUN 21 VS North Country Community College 1 PM MON 29 AT Roberts Wesleyan JV Team 7 PM DECEMBER SAT 4 AT Hudson Valley Community College 1 PM FRI 10 AT Mohawk Valley Community College 5:30 PM SUN 1 2 AT SUNY Adirondack 12 PM JANUARY TUES 4 VS Herkimer College 5 PM THUS 6 VS Corning Community College 5 PM SAT 8 AT Genesee Community College 1 PM TUES 11 VS Jefferson Community College 5 PM THURS 13 VS SUNY Broome Community College 5 PM SAT 15 AT Finger Lakes Community College 1 PM WED 9 AT Tompkins Cortland Community College 5 PM SAT 22 AT Onondaga Community College 1 PM WED 26 AT Corning Community College 5 PM SAT 29 VS Genesee Community College 1 PM FEBRUARY WED 2 AT Jefferson Community College 5 PM SAT 5 AT SUNY Broome Community College 1 PM WED 9 VS Finger Lakes Community College 5 PM SAT 12 VS Tompkins Cortland Community College 1 PM TUES 15 VS Fulton-Montgomery Community College 5 PM
VOLLEYBALL’S TOUGH SEASON SETS FOUNDATION FOR 2022 NEW CAYUGA SOCCER COACH Cayuga Volleyball Coach Kaitlin Byrnes is confident that the Spartans’ difficult 2021 season should pay dividends when the team returns to the court in 2022. Byrnes said the Spartans were better than their final 0-7 record indicated in 2021, with the team battling a tough schedule, a small roster and a handful of cancelled contests. Byrnes believes the Spartans showed improvement over the course of the season. If they’re able to carry over that improvement into 2022, said Byrnes, their record should take a step forward. “We said we wanted to build the program and get a solid foundation for next season, and I think we did that. Our overall record didn’t show that we played well in spots this season, but we definitely did,” said Byrnes. “We’re looking forward to recruiting this winter, and hopefully building our numbers for next season.” The Spartans’ schedule was challenging, as they had a combined six matches against five of the top teams in Region III. Those teams — SUNY Broome, Finger Lakes, Jefferson, Erie and Monroe Community Colleges — combined for a
record of 68-19, with 11 of those losses coming from matches against each other. SUNY Broome finished undefeated and won the regular season title. The Spartans’ strongest match of the season came against Genesee Community College. Cayuga captured the first set and battled to close losses in the third and fourth sets before dropping the match 3-1. Byrnes said the team showed noticeable improvement in communication, hitting coverage, and court movement over the season, but needs to improve blocking coverage. “Our blocking coverage in general needs to improve. Our communication got better throughout the season, and you could see the students trusting each other more on the court with each match,” she said. Different Spartans led the team in each category for the 2021 season. Cassie Nolte led the team with 22 kills, and Marrin Owens finished with 59 digs. Taylor Hunter and Paige Lane tied for the team lead with eight aces, and Hunter led the team with 47 assists. Chyanne Okonewski finished the season with nine of the team’s 12 blocks. The team will announce recipients of its Most Valuable Player Award and Coaches Award in November. —from the Cayuga Athletics Website
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whether it’s in practice or during a match, on doing things the right way and trying to get better each day.” Jelovac said the Spartans will focus on building strong technique but will also prioritize an attacking mindset. Focusing on technique will help student-athletes at Cayuga and as they continue their soccer careers in the future. “If we develop technique — which I think is one of my strongest areas as a coach, and something I’ve focused on for years — the team results and individual results will follow,” he said. “Everything builds off technique and attention to detail.” Jelovac has received multiple awards for his soccer career. He was twice named Utica City FC’s Player with the Most Heart, was named the Unsung Hero for the Syracuse Silver Knights and was named to the America East All-Conference Men’s Soccer Second Team. He was also named to the National Premier Soccer League Team of the Year and the National Premier Development League All-Star Team. Along with competing with Utica City FC, Jelovac operates his own skills development company and is the head coach of the Syracuse Development Academy.
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In their two most recent complete seasons, the Spartans have advanced deep into the postseason. In 2018, the team won the Region IIIB Championship and advanced to the NJCAA Division III Semifinals, finishing with a 14-3-1 record. In 2019, the team finished 12-5 and advanced to the Region IIIA Championship, losing to Herkimer in overtime. The Spartans’ 2020 season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the team battled through a shortened Spring 2021 season. —from the Cayuga Athletics Website
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PHOTOS BY TIM DONOVAN
Chase Abdelaziz, age 13 and Olivia Schaub, age 12
Giannis Batel and Beau Golembeski, both 17 months
Left to right: Andrea Nedza, age 4; Breanne Nedza, age 7; and Emmitt Hitchcock, age 3
PHOTO ABOVE: The Cayuga Childcare Center’s Trunk or Treat event was on the Auburn campus. LEFT PHOTO: Bill Ashby with his daughters Grace Ashby, age 5, and Ella Ashby, age 1.
From left to right: Lily Redmond, age 10; Colson Redmond, age 7; and Olivia Baker, age 7
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