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CAYUGABRIEFS America has a new President! COLLEGIAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, ZAKARY HAINES, SPELLS OUT WHAT ISSUES COLLEGE STUDENTS NEED OUR NEW LEADER TO TACKLE IN THE FUTURE! See his editorial on page two.
Thank a Veteran this week! See the complete schedule of Veterans Week activities on Auburn and Fulton campuses on page two.
Student Ambassadors wanted for Open House By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief It’s that time of year for colleges. Open houses, college visits, potential new students walking in to view the campus they could attend next spring or fall. It sounds exciting but the school is now asking for its current students to help with the Open House. Admissions is asking for students to step up and become a Student Ambassador for the college for the Open House on November 12th. Students will give tours of the campus and answer any questions if anyone has any. SGO will also be at the Open House and would like to see fellow students helping out. If anyone is interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, please contact Kelly Diego in Admissions with your shirt size. Then arrive on campus at 9:30 AM to prepare for Open House. This Open House will last from 10 AM to noon.
CCC STUDENT WINS CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP CCC student and Criminal Justice major, Angela Slater (center), was awarded the ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ $500 scholarship from New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice at a criminal justice training event held at CCC’s Auburn campus last month. She is joined by Teri Misiaszek, associate professor and program coordinator of the Criminal Justice Department at CCC (left).
CCC hosts Criminal Justice training event Cayuga Community College hosted the first event of its kind for Criminal Justice training in Region 6, (Central New York and Southern Tier areas). The event, sponsored by New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice, Inc., attracted nearly 150 professionals. “We tried to bring different types of training to people in criminal justice, whether you’re a clerk or a commissioner,” said Vice President of MICJ and sergeant with Auburn Correctional Facility, Marcus Babb ’85, an Alumnus of Cayuga in an interview with a local newspaper. “It shows people what else is out there besides being a corrections officer, police officer or sheriff. It’s also about the secretaries, the judges, the lawyers ... It’s about the minorities in our line of work.” Some of the training included information about programs like Puppies Behind Bars, Crisis Intervention for Gang Violence, and PTSD in the Workplace. Officers from Auburn Police Department,
Sergeant Joe Divietro ’90 and Officer Mark Locastro ’80, both Alumni of Cayuga, were on hand to share information about the APD. Member of the Auburn Fire Department were represented. There were also tables with information about fundraising eggorts in the area. Cayuga student and Criminal Justice major, Angela Slater of Auburn, was presented with a $500 scholarship. “They had to choose one student in the whole criminal justice program at the college, and they chose me… this gives me more confidence to do better,” Slater said in an interview with a local newspaper reporter. “This training gives the students the opportunity to engage and network with professionals, and it’s a great opportunity to house and support our local criminal justice community,” said Associate professor and program coordinator of the Criminal Justice Department at CCC, Teri Misiaszek.
Cayuga switching up transcript process By Zak Haines, editor-in-chief On January 3, 2017 at 4 PM, Cayuga Community College will be part of the Credentials Solution’s Program Transcript Plus service. Transcript Plus is an online service where students can order their transcript online for ten dollars. The program also includes: an official electronic transcript to a designated address, a completely secure platform, a self-service environment, 24/7 access, automated email and text messaging communication, and online order status checking. This service comes after a review last year of student fees and related processes. Students who want their transcripts before January 3rd can get them using the current process at no cost. Other SUNY schools use this program such as: Cortland, Fredonia, Oswego, and many more.
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Officers from Auburn Police Department, Sergeant Joe Divietro ’90 and Officer Mark Locastro ’80, both Alumni of Cayuga, were on hand to share information about the APD.
The cast and crew of Harlequin’s fall Production of “Benches” an evening of one acts has received notification that “Benches” has been asked to perform at the Theatre Association of New York State’s Annual Festival. Harlequin will be performing as one of 10 companies presenting over the course of the weekend of November 18-20. “This is a prestigious honor for the company as this is an invitation only event showcasing some of the best non-professional theatre produced from throughout NY state,” said CCC professor and theater department director Bob Frame. “At the festival will be companies from Rochester to Albany, Wellsville to Westchester County.”
CCC Men’s Basketball loses tough season opener The Cayuga Spartans lost their home opener to #5 ranked Herkimer C.C. 74-76 in a very hard fought contest. Cayuga was led by Nijuwan Smith (Syracuse, NY) and Aaron Tucker (Buffalo, NY), both with 20 points, while Smith added 8 rebounds, and 1 block, and Tucker Nijuwan Smith added 6 rebounds with all of his points in the 2nd half. Randal Massillon (Jamaica, NY) chipped in with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Spartans had two contests on the road November 5th and 6th at Hudson Valley C.C. and Adirondack C.C. They next play at home against Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 PM. The Lady Spartans lost their season home opener to Herkimer College 65 40. The team was also in action over the weekend against Hudson Valley C.C. and Adirondack C.C. The Lady Spartans play at home tonight, Wednesday, November 9th at 5:30 PM.
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Problems the new President will face helping college students Whether you are a fan of Clinton, Trump, Johnson, or your write-in candidate, the new President will face some large issues when they get sworn in. This is written ahead of the election results so the new president could be Clinton, Trump, or
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Cayuga adjunct and alum named managing director of Auburn Regional Media Access Cayuga Community College’s Cathy Tripiciano, a 2003 CCC alum, was named managing director of Auburn Regional Media Access, the city’s public-access TV station. “I am very pleased to bring my range of experience in both television production and entertainment promotion to ARMA,” Tripiciano said. “I look forward to helping usher ARMA into the next stage of its development as a Cathy Tripiciano nonprofit media organization and to assist my community in sharing their voice.” Tripiciano says ARMA provides Auburn and outlying area residents with access to media tools and distribution so they can share information with the local community. Tripiciano is an adjunct professor in Cayuga Community College’s media and telecommunications program, and the owner of her own public relations firm based in Auburn. She has more than 13 years of experience in television production, including work at WCNY-TV as a producer/director.
somehow if a third party candidate wins, they will face the challenges of being President. The issues do not change, but the President does and how they will approach it. Everyone sees an issue in a different light like immigration, LGBT rights, health insurance, and many more. However, every person sees each issue as more serious than another and college students are no exception. With a lot of issues running around right now, here are a few that are at the top of many students‘ minds. Let’s start with student loan debt, it’s terrible. Many students go to school to further their education and some come
out with mountains of debt. Tuition rates are the highest they ever been and loan companies are milking college students. Student loan debt has tripled over the last three decades leaving many students divided on if college is that important to their future or not. The President has to do something to help college students. Under the Obama administration, the government has been trying to make college more affordable. The next President needs to continue with what has been already established or try a completely new approach. If something is not done soon, the nation could face another recession. Leading into our next point is job security. What is the point of having a good education if you can not get a job out of school in your field? According to factcheck.org, Obama has added 9 million jobs, has dropped the unemployment rate down 5%, and has increased exports by 31% from 2009 to now. However, he has nearly doubled the national debt by 116%, increased number of people on government assistance by 42%, and ironically the Affordable Healthcare Act has been too expensive for many families to afford. The next President faces an economy at a fork in the road. The President will have to deal with keeping jobs here or creating new ones, dealing with the national debt, and figuring out
Honor veterans this week on campus This week marks Veterans Week (November 7th-11th) on the Auburn and Fulton campuses. Veterans Week is designed to show our appreciation for all of the student, faculty, and staff veterans on campus. Here is the list of activities and programs scheduled for the 2016 Veterans Week: Both the Auburn and Fulton campuses will have red, white, and blue pins available for the campus community to wear throughout the week to show support for veterans. The library will be highlighting veterans in their displays for Veterans Week. Also, campus television monitors will display facts about today’s veterans, Veterans Day history, and ways to honor our veterans. Additional events for each campus include: AUBURN Monday-Friday, November 7th-11th The showcase outside of the Bisgrove Theatre will display the significance of the Fallen Soldier/POW/MIA table designed by the Auburn Student Veterans Club. The Fallen Soldier/POW/MIA table will be located in the
main hallway across from the NUCOR meeting room. A “Cayuga Remembers” journal will be available for visitors to write their reflections. Visit the bulletin board in front of the Student Support Advocates office (M239) throughout the week and post a thank you message to our veterans.
FULTON Monday-Friday, November 7th-11th Visit the Fallen Soldier/POW/MIA table located in the main entrance next to the welcome desk. A “Cayuga Remembers” journal will be available for visitors to write their reflections.
11 AM- “A Tribute to our Veterans” art display and reception will be held in the library. Light refreshments will be served. The paintings were created by the Art Club and will be on display throughout the week in the library.
Monday, November 7th 11 AM-The Fulton Student Veterans Club will be giving away free pizza as well as handing out free green lights for the Greenlight A Vet initiative.
Wednesday, November 9th 11 AM-1 PM- Celebrate with student veterans during their club-sponsored luncheon in the Faculty/Staff Dining Room. The cost is $5 per plate, no charge for veterans with proper identification.
Friday, November 11th Veterans receive a free beverage from Starbucks in the Fulton bookstore during regular operating hours with proper identification. 11:30 AM-Flag Raising Ceremony performed by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Truxton DDG-103 Division will be held on the north side of the campus. The campus community is welcome to attend.
ZAKARY HAINES - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KODY FOWLER - PHOTOGRAPHER MAC HUEY - VISUAL/SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR MAKENZIE LEWIS - FULTON CORRESPONDENT AMANDA DEAVERS - FULTON CORRESPONDENT MONICA ESPADA -STAFF WRITER JOHN EXNER - THE COLLEGIAN REPORT MYLES HENNESSEY - STAFF WRITER KRISTIN SCALA - STAFF WRITER
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Friday, November 11th 7 PM- A MUSICAL TRIP THROUGH TIME will be held in the Bisgrove Theatre. This show is to benefit Operation Enduring Gratitude. The cost is $5 for veterans and $10 for general admission. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 207.
Monday, November 7th 8 AM- Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at the main entrance of campus. The ceremony will be performed by the Auburn Student Veterans Club. The campus community is welcome to attend.
Wednesday-Friday, November 9th-11th Veterans receive a free beverage from Subway during regular operating hours with proper identification.
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health insurance plans for all citizens of the United States. Finally, the issue of national security is on many students’ minds. ISIS, North Korea, and Russia have all become more threatening in the past couple of years. Not to mention terrorist attacks in the homeland and assassinations of police officers, it’s hard for students not to worry about if they can safely go to work, school, or home. Obama’s administration has increased our foreign relations with many countries including Israel, Pakistan, and many Middle Eastern countries. The Obama-Biden plan ended the war in Iraq, which was started by the Bush administration in 2003 and has helped keep nuclear materials away from terrorist organizations. Recently however, ISIS has been making big attacks such as the Paris Attacks, the Brussels attacks, and the Pulse Nightclub shooting was carried out by a solo terrorist. The next president is going to have to deal with the most dangerous terrorist organization of the decade but also keep freedom the people of our country. Whoever wins this election is going to have to face many different issues. Some have plans already for if they get elected and others are hesitant to discuss some topics. For whom is going to be president, they will have their hands full. —Zakary Haines, editor-in-chief
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SPORTS Former Cubs pitcher and CCC alum reacts to Cubs World Series win By Myles Hennessey, staff writer Camillus native and CCC alum, Frank DiPino, like many other Americans, sat down to watch Game Seven of the World Series on Wednesday night. But this game was special for DiPino. In the late 1980s, DiPino was a left-handed relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. “It was a real thrill to walk on that field. It just puts chills in your body when you walk out there when you know who was there,” says DiPino. DiPino spent the majority of his childhood and through his teen years on baseball fields in Central New York, and eventually he got his lucky break. A scout for the Milwaukee Brewers saw him pitch in a game for Cayuga C o m m u n i t y College and introduced him to pitching legend Nolan Ryan, who took DiPino under his wing once the Brewers signed him. Dipino still holds the Cubs record for the most strike outs in 4 plus consecutive relief innings with batters on base. Frank retired in 1993 after 12 seasons in the Major Leagues as a member of the Kansas City Royals. He moved back to Camillus New York and is now coaching little league baseball. “It means a lot more when you’ve experienced it especially after 108 years it was not only historical but sentimental as well,” DiPino said. “I’m glad now I can share my knowledge and experience with children in the area, it brings me great pride.”
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Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown/Last School
1 Quinton Williams G Fr. 5’9” 2 Randal Massillon G Fr. 6’3” 3 Tim Rouse G So. 6’0” 4 Bill Simmonds G Fr. 5’9” 5 Jamel Sanders G Fr. 5’10” 10 Aaron Tucker G/F Fr. 6’4” 11 Anthony Burgos F Fr. 6’5” 12 Nijuwan Smith F/C Fr. 6’6” 21 Ja’Von Coleman F Fr 6’3” 22 Mike Poston G Fr. 6’3” 23 Amir Stevens G Fr. 6’1” 24 Jon Bell C So. 6’6” 31 Alecs Dantuono G Fr. 6’2”
Syracuse, NY / Nottingham HS Jamaica, NY / Martin Van Buren HS New York, NY / Manhattan HS Auburn, NY / Tyburn Academy Harlem, NY / Besant Hill Prep Buffalo, NY / Kenmore West HS Brooklyn, NY / Martin Van Buren HS Syracuse, NY / Henninger HS Queens, NY / Martin Van Buren HS Bronx, NY / Oswego HS Valley Stream, NY / Valley Stream Central HS Auburn, NY / Auburn HS Solvay, NY / Solvay HS
NOVEMBER Tue. 1 Herkimer College L, 76-74 Final Sat. 5 at Hudson Valley Community College 3:00 PM Sun. 6 at SUNY Adirondack 3:00 PM Wed. 9 Fulton-Montgomery Community College 7:30 PM Sun. 13 Schenectady County Community College 3:00 PM Sat. 19 at Columbia-Greene Community College 3:00 PM DECEMBER Sat. 3 vs. Clinton Community College-NY @ Wells College 6:00 PM Tue. 6 at Mohawk Valley Community College 8:00 PM Fri. 9 Davis College 7:00 PM JANUARY Tue. 10 Genesee Community College 7:30 PM Thu. 12 at Corning Community College * 7:00 PM Tue. 17 at Jefferson Community College * 7:00 PM Thu. 19 at SUNY Broome Community College * 7:30 PM Sat. 21 Finger Lakes Community College * 3:00 PM Mon. 23 North Country Community College 7:00 PM Wed. 25 at Tompkins Cortland Community College * 7:30 PM Sat. 28 at Onondaga Community College * 3:00 PM FEBRUARY Wed. 1 Corning Community College * 7:30 PM Wed. 8 Jefferson Community College * 7:30 PM Sat. 11 SUNY Broome Community College * 3:00 PM Wed. 15 at Finger Lakes Community College * 7:30 PM Sat. 18 Tompkins Cortland Community College * 3:00 PM Tue. 21 Onondaga Community College * 7:30 PM
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No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. 1 Sydney Patzke G So. 5’1” 2 Najhea Thompson G So. 5’3” 3 Karissa Colombo G Fr. 5’2” 4 Gabby Bell G Fr. 5’4” 20 Jaylin Kelly F Fr. 5’8” 22 Danni Vuillemot G Fr. 5’7” 24 Khalia Pitts F Fr. 5’9” 30 Sarah Kellar F Fr. 5’11” 32 Dontasia Britt F So. 5’7”
Hometown/Last School Phoenix, NY / Phoenix HS Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS Union Springs, NY / Union Springs HS Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS Bloomfield, NY / Bloomfield HS Auburn, NY / Auburn HS Syracuse, NY / Notthingham HS Binghamton, NY / Binghamton HS Brooklyn, NY / Victory Collegiate HS
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NOVEMBER Tue. 1 Herkimer College L, 65-40 Sat. 5 at Hudson Valley Community College Sun. 6 at SUNY Adirondack Wed. 9 Fulton-Montgomery Community College Thu. 17 Davis College Sat. 19 at Columbia-Greene Community College Tue. 29 at Herkimer College DECEMBER Sat. 3 vs. Clinton Community College @ Wells College Tue. 6 at Mohawk Valley Community College JANUARY Tue. 10 Genesee Community College Thu. 12 at Corning Community College * Tue. 17 at Jefferson Community College * Thu. 19 at SUNY Broome Community College * Sat. 21 Finger Lakes Community College * Mon. 23 North Country Community College Wed. 25 at Tompkins Cortland Community College * Sat. 28 at Onondaga Community College * FEBRUARY Wed. 1 Corning Community College * Wed. 8 Jefferson Community College * Sat. 11 SUNY Broome Community College * Wed. 15 at Finger Lakes Community College * Sat. 18 Tompkins Cortland Community College * Tue. 21 Onondaga Community College *
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The Boy Scouts are looking for a few good adults By Myles Hennessey, staff writer Volunteers are desperately needed. The Longhouse Council of Boy Scouts of America is looking to increase its membership and bring back local troops to the Auburn area. Due to lack of volunteer leadership and declining numbers nationwide, Boy Scout Troops in Auburn have collapsed and participants have had to join troops in neighboring towns. The Council needs adult volunteers who want to make a difference, Adult volunteers play are a role in shaping America’s youth and Boys Scouts provide programs for boys to learn and grow while having some fun and forging lifelong friendships. The Boy Scouts serve boys ages 4 through 18. There are additional programs such as Explorers and Venture crews, (both of which allow female participation), and as well as Sea Scouts. The latter three focus on older youths age 16-21 providing programs in career exploration, high adventure activities, and travel. All programs continue to
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City of Auburn dedicated to working on improvements By Jack Stebbins, contributing writer
Have you noticed any improvements in Downtown Auburn? Some new bars are opening and even Majorpalooza 16 is to be the first to take place in downtown Auburn. You can give a large thanks to Auburn’s Business Improvements District or known as BID. As a non-for-profit organization, BID and its three person staff cover areas in Auburn from The Seward House to The Holiday Inn, to the Seymour Library. BID has trying to make downtown more pleasurable and distinct. Helping downtown BID is also helping many non-for-profit organizations including churches. It’s taking care of all the lawn maintenance in the State Parks (which it covers three), the plants and signs along the side walk and even the snow removal on side walks. BID also helps by providing all the marketing and planning for the local events. Organizers would like BID to be bigger, but since its a state registered district, it would have to apply to the state to be able to enlarge its boundaries. So the next time you go to Majorpalooza, visit Downtown Auburn, or walk to one of the new bars or businesses, you can thank Auburn’s own BID and their assistant director Jesse Kline, whose focus is event planning and marketing.
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Cayuga Talent Show Fall 2016
Kristen Scala STAFF WRITER
this year was a little inappropriate). White said his choice of a cowboy costume was a last minute idea. CCC’s Telcom Department’s staff radio general manager and student advisor, Jeff Szczesniak, was dressed as a “gender neutral cape crusader.” Szczesniak says his description of his costume says it all. “Guidelines didn’t allow any of my other options,” he said.
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PHOTOS BY KODY FOWLER
Students say they love Halloween because it is that one time of year where you can dress like a complete fool, but not feel like a fool. Although not many students overall dressed up for the holiday, students wore some pretty funny and clever costumes this year. Telecommunications students showed the most spirit. CCC freshman Bill White of South Carolina, was dressed in a cowboy costume. “I was going to dress as a clown, but I figured better not,” he said. (With all the alleged reports of clowns trying to lure children into the woods around the nation, most people would agree that a clown costume
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