Cayuga student Andrew Clark recently received a scholarship from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. Pictured with Clark, from left to right, are Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant, Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton and Cayuga Professor John Lamphere.
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CAYUGABRIEFS DON’T MISS ANNUAL BALL FOR THE BRAVE Ball For The Brave is an annual dinner/ dance that is held to honor first responders and military that are in the community. This year, held at the Emerson Park Pavilion, on March 3rd starting at 6:30 P.M., Jimmy Giannettino, U.S. Air Force will be the special honoree. Celebrating 25 years, the event includes dinner, multiple guest speakers, live music, raffle baskets, dancing, and so much more. Tickets are $75 per ticket, or $140 per couple. Tickets can be purchased at Tyburn Academy. If looking to advertise, people are asked to email the Academy at TyburnEvents@gmail.com. Don’t forget to come out, have a night full of lots of fun, and honor those who serve in the military!
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Student Alexa Smalley (middle) is flanked by members of The Criminal Justice Club, McKenna Loerzel and Deseray Cuatt at the recent Student Activities Fair held on the Auburn campus.
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A graduate of the Hannibal Central School District who is now in his second semester at Cayuga Community College has received a scholarship from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. Passionate about a career in law enforcement for more than a decade, Andrew Clark, 18, received the scholarship from Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton. Clark is a Criminal Justice major, a member of Cayuga’s Student Safety Patrol and a volunteer in the Hannibal Volunteer Fire Department. “Andrew is a perfect example of what we look for in those who are interested in a career in law enforcement: Smart, hard-working and passionate about helping his community,” said Hilton. “I’m proud to present him with this scholarship on behalf of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, and I’m confident he has a bright future ahead of him.” “We’re proud of Andrew’s work in the classroom and as one of the first members of our Student Safety Patrol on our Fulton Campus. It’s great to see his success in our Criminal Justice Program and his dedication to the local community recognized by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association,” said Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant. The scholarship is awarded based on academic performance, commitment to community service and an intent to pursue a career in law enforcement. Only students studying criminal justice or related fields at New York’s community colleges are eligible to receive the scholarship, and one scholarship is awarded at each community college. Clark’s interest in law enforcement dates back to when he was 6 years old, when his father visited his class to discuss his career as a deputy in Pennsylvania. “Having that experience, and seeing what he did as a deputy, made me realize that being in law enforcement was what I wanted to do. I have a lot of family and friends who are in law enforcement, and that has helped me stay focused on my goals,” said Clark. After excelling while studying Public CONTINUED PAGE 2
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HOW I SEE IT...SELECTING A MAJOR CAYUGA STUDENT EARNS SHERIFF SCHOLARSHIP Being a psychology major, my world opens up to all kinds of different opportunities because the field is so big. With that being said, it is also hard to decide what you want to do with your life, considering there are so many different options.
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Coming back into the second semester, I was super excited because I was enrolled into two different psychology classes that I didn’t have a lot of background on, but they seemed interesting to me. When going into college, it is the scariest thing for a student to not know what they are going to do with their future. I thought I was ahead of the game, but didn’t
realize how big my field really was, leaving me with this fear that I wasn’t going to find the perfect career for myself. I am in a course called Psychology of Victims this semester. In two weeks, I have made an incredible connection between the class, and the material covered. The professor is absolutely amazing, and she has helped me to see that this is right where I belong. Trauma is something so many people face every single day; something that a lot of people overlook, not realizing what exactly falls under this category. Myself included, didn’t realize all the things people go through that is characterized as a trauma. With this being said, I plan to go into the psychology field with a focus in the traumas people face throughout their life. I see it being a challenge in all honesty, but it is something that I cannot wait to take on! My advice for students who are nervous about not having a major yet, don’t worry! Things fall into place at the most random times. I changed my major so many times before I entered college, and I finally have a solid idea of what I am looking to do. Patience is the key to success!
CCC NAMED A MILITARY-FRIENDLY INSTITUTION By Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”- Jim Rohn. This is one of my favorite motivational quotes. Exercise is important, as this quote suggests, but it isn’t always the easiest to accomplish. All throughout high school, I ran outdoor track, indoor track and cross country. So, it was easy for me stay fit since I pretty much had to go to practice everyday. I would try my hardest in practice and get the best out of the workouts my coaches would give me. Since I was basically forced to do workouts everyday, I didn’t have to worry about pushing myself to do any on my own. For my first semester of college, I did cross country which also allowed me to workout almost everyday. However, this semester I had no sports to do. So, I told my friend that we were going to have to start working out everyday. I realized how important exercise is since I surprisingly continued to exercise over break. If it wasn’t for that, I probably would have not continued. Exercising over break was the first time that I had actually successfully worked out by myself without giving up. Now, I go to the gym almost every day with my friend. I find motivation when I work out with someone else. If you’re looking to start working out as well, I would recommend doing it with a friend. It is more fun and exercise becomes enjoyable. It used to be a chore for me, but now it is something that I look forward to everyday. Exercising is very important for both your physical and mental health. It is important to take care of your body and mind.
Cayuga Community College was recognized for the year 2019 -2020 as a Military Friendly Institution by VIQTORY, a business designed to connect the military community to employment and educational services. This means the college is built around connecting military members to employment and educational services. To be recognized as a Military-Friendly School, the institution must receive favorable surveys submitted by other participating schools. “They have very specific benchmarks that we have to meet to receive this designation, and it’s certainly an honor for Cayuga to be recognized for its work supporting our
veterans and their families,” said Cayuga’s Assistant Director of Community Education and Workforce Development Emily Cameron. “We feel it is important to show veteran students and their families that they are a vital part of our campus community and that we offer programs and services to support them.” Cameron says CCC offers veterans all kinds of different services that are designed to help them with education and securing careers in the future. Curious about more services for veterans provided by the college? Visit: https://www. cayuga-cc.edu/students/services/veterans/
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Safety and Justice at CiTi BOCES, Clark enrolled at Cayuga in the fall of 2018 and was nominated for the scholarship in just his first semester by Professor John Lamphere. “Andrew came well-prepared for our courses, as he was a graduate of the highly successful CiTi Public Safety and Justice Program,” said Lamphere. “He has demonstrated a deep level of understanding with the material we instruct, and is consistently a class leader.” Clark said he’s interested in becoming a K-9 officer or joining the New York State Police, and is also considering joining the military after graduating from Cayuga. Cayuga’s Criminal Justice Program is one of the oldest at the College, and program graduates have found successful careers as police and corrections officers, counselors and in private sector security. New York State Sheriff’s Association Executive Director Christopher O’Brien lauded the program when awarding Clark the scholarship. “Congratulations to (the faculty at Cayuga) for the fine job you do in educating the criminal justice leaders of the future. We appreciate this opportunity to join with you in honoring one of those future leaders,” said O’Brien. For more information about Cayuga’s Criminal Justice Program, visit https:// w w w. c a y u g a - c c . e d u / a c a d e m i c s / schools/social-sciences-and-education/ criminal-justice/.
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Members of the Judo Club: Al Hughes and Ronnie Harvey demonstrate moves.
Members of the Radio and Television Guide recruit new members. Pictured left to right: Marc Baan, JoAnn Dyson, Mat Lucas, Jenna Fields, Emily Kerr, advisor Jeff Szczesniak
SPARTANS DROP AWAY GAME TO RED BARONS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES FAIR The Cayuga Women’s Basketball Team was unable to overcome a tough shooting day in a recent road contest, falling to host Corning Community College in Mid-State Athletic Conference play. The Spartans dropped the first of two games against the Red Barons by a 56-40 margin, putting Cayuga’s record at 5-10 overall and 0-5 in conference contests. The Spartans have seven games remaining in the regular season before MSAC postseason play begins. Coach Jim Alberici praised his team’s defensive performance, but said it was tough to win a road game scoring 40 points. “We really played hard, and it showed on the defensive end. They made less than 37
percent of their shots, and less than 25 percent from the three-point line,” he said. “We just couldn’t get anything to fall ourselves, and we couldn’t catch up in the second half.” Hurt by slow starts in previous games, Cayuga started strong against Corning, closing the first quarter knotted at 12 and trailing by just 5 points at the half. The Spartans were still in range after the third quarter, trailing 39-28, but they couldn’t close the gap in the fourth quarter. Erica Helzer and Loren Clifford both scored 13 points for Cayuga, with Helzer adding 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Clifford led Cayuga with 9 rebounds, and Hanna Keyser scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
By Megan Swartwood, editor-in-chief Last Wednesday, students flocked into the main hall on the Auburn campus to learn about the multiple clubs and activities that CCC provides to its students. There are multiple clubs to join such as PTK, Early Childhood, Criminal Justice, Creative Writing and even Dance Club. Dance Club was established in 2014 and has been going strong ever since. The advisor of the Dance club, Kathy Zamniak, says that the club does a lot more than just dance. “We do a lot of things to help out the community.” said Zamniak. She went on to discuss how the club, “Cleans up Veterans Park,” and plans to continue this service this year. She also explains how this club works with other clubs such as Anime Club and the Veterans Club on these community projects. She says that the club also assists at the First Love Ministries Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen. Current Dance Club member and secretary, Marissa Sorber, says that, “Dance club is fun and it’s a good thing to be a part of.” PBL, another club present at the activities fair showcased the many things they have to offer as CCC’s business club. Vice President of PBL, Jayden Janes, urges new people to join the club, saying, “It’s a fun club, you guys! Join!”
The Judo Club also put on a lively display and showed others the skills they learned from joining the club. Other clubs such as Criminal Justice and Early Childhood had colorful and creative displays that caught many students’ interest.
WAFFLES!!! Waffles were also served for those students who attended the Activities Fair and they were so good, student were coming back for seconds! The next Activities Club will be held next semester. To learn more about the clubs CCC has to offer, visit the school’s website.
Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Pictured left to right: Erica Helzer, Lauren Cuipylo, and Trent Roggie
Members of the Dance Club: Pictured left to right: Marissa Sorber, Emily Wood, and faculty advisor Kathy Zamniak.
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CAYUGA FACULTY FORM LATIN JAZZ PROJECT A new music project featuring Cayuga Community College faculty members and the College’s Brunell Visiting Artist will introduce Latin jazz to students and the public this spring. Featuring three members of the College’s music faculty, the Cayuga Latin Jazz Project will bring the sounds of Latin jazz to the Syracuse and Auburn areas this semester in a pair of free shows. The first performance is slated for 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse, and the second concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 15 in Room M157 at Cayuga’s Auburn Campus.
The project features Cayuga Associate Professor of Music and Recording Arts Michael Cortese on drums, Cayuga faculty members Rick Balestra on guitar and Andrew Carroll on piano, and the College’s Spring 2019 Brunell Visiting Artist Mike Dubaniewicz on saxophone and flute. The group will be accompanied by Chris Colabello on electric bass and Dave Donley on congas and percussion. The band will perform music by Latin jazz luminaries Ray Barretto, Michel Camilo, Paquito D’Rivera, Dizzy Gillespie, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Daniel Freiberg.
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CAYUGA CONCERT FEATURED JAZZ BASSIST An experienced jazz bassist based in New York City with strong ties to timba and Cuban jazz performed this week at Cayuga Community College. Ian Stewart, who has played bass professionally with jazz luminaries including Gerardo Contino and Los Hacheros, will performed Monday on Cayuga’s Auburn Campus. Cayuga faculty members Andrew Carroll and Associate Professor Michael Cortese, and guest percussionist Dave Donley, performed with Stewart. “Ian has played with some of the greatest jazz artists in music today, so this was an exciting opportunity for our students and the community to hear him perform,” said Cortese. “He specializes in timba and Cuban jazz, but he originally performed other jazz styles, so he’s experienced in about any jazz field you can name.”
Born and raised in Syracuse, Stewart started playing electric bass when he was 12 and was performing in clubs and restaurants in the Syracuse and Rochester areas before he graduated from high school. After earning his Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies from SUNY Purchase, Stewart performed in Chicago with Angel Melendez, Salsa Con Soul and other jazz bands. He also spent two years touring the country with the progressive jazz-rock band Marbin. In 2014 Stewart moved to New York City, performing with dozens of artists and partnering with prominent jazz bassist John Benitez to release “The John Benitez Bass Method, Volume 1 — Freedom in the Clave: A Rhythmic Approach to Bass Playing.” In addition to the concert, Stewart presented a lecture on the music of Cuba.
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Riverboat gambler, robber, thief — those are just a few of the descriptors for Henry Wyatt, a notorious figure in local history and the topic of the next presentation in Cayuga Community College’s Cultural Speaker Series. “The Scoundrel of the County: Henry Wyatt and the Summer of 1846,” presented by Cayuga Assistant Professor of History Dr. Linda Frank, will highlight Wyatt’s story and the infamous murder Cayuga History trial that brought Professor national media attenDr. Linda Frank tion to Cayuga County. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 25, from 4-5 p.m. in the Student Lounge on Cayuga’s Auburn Campus. Wyatt was one of the first defendants to use an insanity defense, and his case and the successive murder trial of William Freeman represented a convergence of issues including politics, race and mental health, said Frank, who is also a former Cayuga County historian. While Wyatt and Freeman were represented in separate, unrelated trials by future Secretary of State William Seward, Wyatt’s trial was particularly unique, noted Frank. Despite Wyatt’s well-deserved reputation as a villain, he inspired a passionate local
following among attorneys, the public and law enforcement. “There’s not much in Wyatt’s story that makes him a redeeming character. He was an unrepentant criminal, and yet he invoked sympathy and had a very loyal local following,” said Frank. “It’s an amazing story then and it’s still an amazing story now, especially because some of the issues that surrounded the trial are still relevant today.” The unique story — and the fact that Wyatt’s trial is frequently overshadowed by the more prominent Freeman trial — is one of the reasons that Frank was asked to join the Cultural Speaker Series, said Emily Cameron, Cayuga’s assistant director of Community Education and Workforce Development. “Wyatt’s trial was an incredible moment in Auburn’s history, yet I think many people aren’t too familiar with the story,” said Cameron. “Wyatt was a unique character, and his life story was so outlandish, that it’s hard to believe some of these events really happened. And of course William Seward is one of Auburn’s most famous historical figures, but this is from a lesser-known moment of his story. It’s really an exciting chapter in our history.” Advanced registration for the “Scoundrel of the County” presentation is recommended but not required. General admission is $5; there is no admission fee for Cayuga students. To register, visit https://registration. xenegrade.com/Cayuga.
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