DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN? Winter’s blast of frequent bouts of snow has led to CCC cancelling classes two Mondays in a row.
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Vol. 61 Issue 12 February 17, 2015
CCC Harlequin Productions announces Spring show
CAYUGABRIEFS ENJOY THE CCC FEBRUARY BREAK There are no classes beginning Thursday, February 19, 2015, through Sunday, February 22, 2015.
By Caleb Slater, Co-editor-in-chief
CCC librarian, Sara Davenport, says to try listening to a great book to listen to while you are on that long, cold, snow-filled drive. She encourages students to stop by the library at the Auburn campus and browse the audiobook collection. She says they just received a number of new titles. If you are you located on the Fulton campus – no problem! Davenport says you can use your ILLiad account to request that the Auburn audiobook be sent to you in Fulton. Ask a library staff member if you need assistance. Some of the new titles available are from popular authors like Grisham, Picoult, and Clancy.
COLLEGIAN OFFICE HOURS Kelsey McLean, co-editor-in-chief Monday: 10:00 am - noon Tuesday: 10:00 am - noon Wednesday: 10:00 am - noon Thursday: 10:00 am - noon Friday: 10:00 am-noon
Caleb Slater, co-editor-in-chief Tuesday: noon - 2:00 pm Thursday: noon - 2:00 pm Friday: noon - 2:00 pm
PHOTOS by NORMAN LEE
NEW AUDIO BOOKS AVAILABLE IN CCC LIBRARY
The student club, CAYA (Come As You Are), and Jerimy Blowers’ Wellness Series sponsored a trip to Destiny USA in Syracuse to visit Wonder Works. Director of student activities, Norman Lee, says more than 35 students participated in the bus trip to Wonder Works. Lee says the overall response after the trip was positive and driven with Cayuga spirit.
How to survive a CNY Winter By Kelsey McLean, Co- editor-in-chief This month has been a pretty nasty one, hasn’t it? It’s been breaking records in all its freezing, snowy, windy glory. While Central New York isn’t exactly known for its mild winters, this has been the worst one we’ve had for a while. In times like these, it’s important to stay safe, especially if this is your first time experiencing a genuine CNY winter. So here’s a few tips to keep yourself on the up and up. 1. Cover all your windows. Doors with glass in them should be
covered, too. Cold transfers very easily through glass. In a winter as bad as this, they’ll be just as bad as if they were wide open. It can be fixed as simply as putting some thick cloth, like a curtain or a blank, over it. By covering them up, you’ll be doing your heater a favor. 2. Remember to dress warmly. This may seem like silly advice, especially around here, but it can’t be overstated enough. If you want to beat the cold, wear plenty of layers. The less exposed you are, the less likely you’ll develop frostbite. This isn’t the time to skimp on mittens -- unless you don’t mind not being able to feel your fingers move. 3. Watch out for signs of hypothermia and frostbite. You should try to be outside as little as possible anyway, but if you have to, it’s important to recognize CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
Harlequin Production of Cayuga Community College has announced its spring production. It will be LOSING OUR HEADS: The GUILLOTINE PLAY by Nina Mansfield. “Lot’s to do between now and opening night on March 6th, but it’s gonna be great!” said Harlequin’s director Bob Frame. The CCC production will be the stage debut for the play. The author says she is excited to see her work come to life. Cast member, Donovan Stanfield, a CCC theater major, says he is excited about the upcoming production. “The show is about how execution methods have changed throughout Donovan history, focusing speStanfield cifically during the French Revolution, but it does include modern times and everything in between,” Stanfield said. Stanfield has been cast as the character ‘Sason’ who Stanfield describes as “every executioner who’s ever existed.” Stanfield says the role is a challenging one. “The character is definitely someone to keep your eye on, for he’s many roles all combined into one man.” Stanfield says he made his debut on stage in a production of “CATS.” He says he has acted on stage for many years.
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Cornell students occupy president’s office to protest student health fee By Casey Breznick , Cornell Review
OPINIONS Here’s how I see it! Caleb Slater
The problem with Valentine’s Day… Whether you’re in a relationship, or single I hope that you did have a great weekend, because I did NOT! Personally, I don’t like the idea of Valentine’s Day and what it has become in our society. If you are in a relationship, the holiday forces you to show your appreciation and “love” for your partner. I think it’s more special if you send flowers to someone “because it’s Monday”, not because you’re sort of pressured to. This is a holiday, where you are expected to do something and if you don’t provide some flowers or candy, then all you get is envy, “Why is everyone else going out, but we’re stuck here?” If you’re single then the holiday is even WORSE! There’s a reason why it’s called Single’s Awareness Day, or SAD. The constant barrages of Valentine’s Day specials from the media are just blows below the belt expressing “look at all these people that are happier then you.” In the end I say, if you have to be forced to prove your love, then that, in essence is SAD. —Caleb Slater
Last week, Cornell’s President David Skorton dropped a bombshell on the student body when he announced, in an email sent to all students, a $350 student health fee to be levied on all students who do not purchase Cornell’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) starting next academic year. Immediately, the campus erupted in outrage over yet another hike in the cost to attend Cornell—one that would not be covered by financial aid because it is a fee and one that was announced so suddenly without any warning from the University administration. When the fee was first announced, the student body—conservative, liberal, and apolitical—united in a way it rarely does, directing collective indignation toward the administration for shoving more costs onto students and their families. For the past five years, Cornell tuition has risen on average by over 4% per year, and this fee is yet another onerous cost to attending Cornell. Many students complained about having to pay the fee despite never having visited Gannet, the student health center; some say they never plan to visit Gannett because of alleged poor quality service and long wait times (though the University touts Gannett’s high quality services ratings from outside groups). Vice President Susan Murphy held an extended Q&A with students during which she revealed further information and several bombshells regarding the highly controversial student health fee.
Murphy divulged the true cost breakdown of the $350 health fee. She says, $150 will go to “expansion of health services,” $130 will go to paying for the increased staffing
necessary to provide these services, and $70 will go to paying back a 2-year loan taken out specifically to pay for Gannett’s increased staff.
How to survive winter... CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
the symptoms. Hypothermia include symptoms confusion, dizziness, severe shivering, and exhaustion. Frostbite include numbness, discoloration in the affected area, and waxy skin. If you or someone else
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The Cornell Review reports that Cornell University students marched to and then occupied Cornell’s administrative building last week to protest a $350 fee to be levied on all students next semester who do not purchase Cornell’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) in order to subsidize the healthcare costs of low-income students. The SHIP plan currently costs $2,352. Many students say they do not need to purchase the plan because they are already covered by private insurance policies.
starts experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to find medical assistance as soon as possible. 4. If you’re worried about frozen pipes, let your water run at a trickle. Wasting water? Probably, but the flow, no matter how weak, will keep them from freezing. 5. Invest in some snow tires. More obvious advice, but it’s one that a lot of people seem to forget, especially if they’re not around here. With all the snow we’ve been getting, it’s unwise to place all your trust in the snow plows to clear the way for you. Snow tires will make a big difference. 6. If you aren’t from around here, and haven’t dealt much with extreme snowy weather before, you should study up on driving in winter conditions. As any local will tell you it’s important to warm up your car early, and to drive carefully and slowly, with an almost supernatural control over the steering wheel. Sorry, no joy rides here. 7. Stay hydrated! When people think of dehydration, they usually think of extremely hot weather, but don’t be fooled -- it’s just as dangerous in cold weather, too. Our
You can find a live weather view from both campuses on the college’s home page. blood vessels constrict when we’re cold, cutting down on our thirst response... but just because we don’t feel like we need it doesn’t mean don’t. So even if you don’t feel thirsty, remember to drink lots of fluids anyway. 8. Just remember... in like a lion, out like a lamb! Or, well, we hope!
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DEADLINES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS APPROACHING The following scholarships have an approaching application deadline. To be considered for the 2015-2016 academic year, students can obtain applications from the Financial Aid office in Auburn and Fulton, the Cayuga County Community College Foundation office in Auburn, or online at http://www.cayugacc.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/. ACC/CCC Alumni Association Scholarships Four scholarships available -- two awarded to graduating high school seniors planning to attend CCC full time who are children or grandchildren of an ACC/CCC graduate; one awarded to a returning sophomore attending CCC on a full-time basis for a second year; and one awarded to a nontraditional student who is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours/semester and is looking to upgrade skills or start a new career. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Application deadline for each academic year is March 31. Auburn Players Samuel V. Kennedy III Memorial Scholarship Awarded annually to an incoming freshman or to a currently enrolled freshman who intends to return to Cayuga for his/her sophomore year. Given to a student studying theatre arts and who meets the eligibility criteria including being a resident of Cayuga County or one of the five adjacent counties. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Auburn Steel/Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. Scholarships Applicants must attend CCC on a full-time basis, be graduating high school seniors with an average of 75 or better, and show evidence of participation in extra-curricular activities, community service or part-time work. Preference given to the sons and daughters of Nucor (formerly Auburn Steel Company) employees, however all Cayuga County high school students graduating in June 2015 who demonstrate financial need above and beyond that met by traditional sources of aid are eligible. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Donald P. Blaisdell EAP Scholarship Awarded annually to a sophomore who meets the criteria for eligibility and is a child or grandchild of a current employee or retiree of Auburn Correctional Facility; or the child or grandchild of an employee who lost their life during employment at this same facility. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Cayuga Bank Employee Memorial Scholarship Awarded annually to a child or grandchild of a current employee of First Niagara Bank (or of a retiree of First Niagara Bank or Cayuga Bank whose effective date of retirement was on or after 1/1/93), who meets the criteria for eligibility. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Cayuga County Home Bureau Scholarship Awarded annually to a returning sophomore with a minimum 2.85 GPA enrolled for at least 9 credit hours and matriculating in the field of humanities, otherwise to a student in biological science with an emphasis in environmental concerns. Application deadline for each academic year is April 15. Joseph S. Fleszar Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a returning full-time sophomore who has demonstrated significant academic achievement during their freshman year in the fields of electric or electronic technology or engineering. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Leo and Elizabeth Curtin Fox Memorial Scholarship Awarded first to an employee of any Fox dealership, second to their children or grandchildren, and third to a student with financial need residing in Cayuga or Oswego Counties. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Fulton Savings Bank Scholarship Awarded annually to a nontraditional student attending classes at Cayuga’s Fulton Campus. Application deadline for each academic year is July 15. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Ganey Business Scholarship Awarded to a full or part-time student majoring in Business Administration who has completed at least six credit hours in this major, has a minimum GPA of 2.5 and shows evidence of participation in community service and/or work. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Ryan L. Hart Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a full-time student enrolled at the Fulton Campus who demonstrates financial need. First preference given to a resident of Oswego and preferably a graduate of Oswego Academy. Second preference given to a resident of Fulton, then other Oswego County residents. If possible, award should assist a student who has had to overcome academic challenges to attend college. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Holy Family High School Alumni Scholarship Awarded to a returning student who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need, with preference given to a relative of a Holy Family High School alumna. Otherwise recipient must be a Cayuga County resident. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Honors Scholarships - Sophomore Awarded to sophomore Honors students on the basis of need and academic merit. Application deadline for each academic year is May 10. Knight Foundation Scholarships Awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need not met by
other sources of financial aid. Applicants must have completed 15 credits at Cayuga with a minimum 3.0 GPA and intend to enroll for at least twelve credit hours per semester of the academic year. Application deadline for each academic year is June 30. Helen C. Mahon/Zonta Club of Auburn Scholarship Awarded to a woman 25 years of age or older entering as a beginning student, is a Cayuga County resident and demonstrates financial need. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. St. Alphonsus School Scholarship Awarded to a returning sophomore who demonstrates academic achievement with a GPA of 2.5 or better and proves evidence of financial need. Preference will be given to relatives of alumni of St. Alphonsus School or its successor schools; otherwise recipient must be a resident of Cayuga County. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Ralph W. Standbrook Scholarship Awarded to a full or part-time student majoring in the Geographic Information Systems /AS program who has completed at least six credits of GIS courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Sylvania-GTE-Philips Employee Association Scholarship Awarded to a former employee or child of same of what was either Sylvania, GTE, or Philips Display Components (Seneca Falls plant) or to a returning sophomore with financial need and a GPA of 2.0 or better. Testa Family Scholarship Awarded to a full-time returning sophomore enrolled in the Criminal Justice program who is planning a career in criminal justice. Preference will be given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who demonstrate community service and volunteerism. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Thommie Walsh Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a full-time, returning (second year) student attending CCC Auburn’s Campus who is pursuing a concentration in Theatre or Music at CCC. First preference will be given to a graduate of Auburn High School. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Ward Family Scholarship Awarded annually to a full-time returning sophomore who has demonstrated significant academic achievement as a full-time freshman at the college with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has intentions of completing a four-year degree. The successful candidate must also give evidence of participation in extracurricular activities, community service, or work. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1. Jacqueline Kellogg Wise Memorial Scholarships Awarded annually to three children or grandchildren of an employee or retiree of Welch Allyn and affiliated companies who will attend CCC on a full-time basis and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Application deadline for each academic year is May 1.
ATTENTION: TRANSFERRING GRADS The following commencement awards have an approaching application deadline. To be considered, students can obtain applications from the Financial Aid office in Auburn and Fulton, the Cayuga County Community College Foundation office in Auburn, or from the College website: ACC/CCC Alumni Association Award: $500 Awarded to a graduate who will be transferring to a four-year institution, having completed at least 62 credit hours while maintaining a 3.0 average at Cayuga. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria as per the application form. Application deadline is March 31 of the year in which the student plans to graduate. http://www.cayuga-cc.edu/pdf/commencement_awards/graduate_student.pdf Ruth Edwards Carpenter Memorial Award: $8,000 Awarded to a graduate who intends to continue his/her education at Syracuse University in the field of medicine or health related areas of study and who has demonstrated academic excellence in his/her field. Application deadline is April 15 of the year in which a student plans to graduate. http://www.cayuga-cc.edu/pdf/commencement_awards/carpenter.pdf Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Ganey Business Award: $500 Awarded to a graduating Cayuga County resident who has completed all requirements for a degree in Business Administration or Accounting, has been accepted at a four-year college or university, and has given evidence of participation in community service and/or work. Application deadline is May 1 of the year in which a student plans to graduate. http://www.cayuga-cc.edu/pdf/commencement_awards/ganey_business_award.pdf Thomas F. Steenburgh Memorial Award: $1,652 Awarded to a graduate transferring to a four-year institution who demonstrates strong academic potential and who possesses and best exemplifies those special qualities that made Professor Steenburgh a charismatic teacher and individual, i.e., sense of humor, personal integrity, strong work ethic, and exuberance for life. Application deadline is April 15 of the year in which a student plans to graduate. http://www.cayuga-cc.edu/pdf/commencement_awards/steenburgh.pdf
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How to prevent the Flu
FULTON CAMPUS!
By Shaquella Newby, staff writer Trying to duck and dodge the flu during these cold months of winter? Here are the top three tips to help avoid those pesky germs. Tip #1: try to wash your hands as much as possible, in fact, it is best to become obsessed with washing your hands frequently. Whenever you’re around a sink, take that opportunity to wash your hands. Hand washing really helps prevent germs on surfaces such as a keyboards, doorknobs, and tables from potentially infecting you. Not around a sink? No problem! Be sure to keep an alcoholicbased hand sanitizer with you at all times and use it. Contagious disease experts suggest using a paper towel to turn off a faucet or opening a
bathroom door after washing your hands to help prevent picking up germs. Tip #2: Keep antiseptic wipes handy to wipe down heavily used items. It is a well-known fact that college students can’t get enough of their phones, so it is a good idea to keep some handy antiseptic wet wipes around to sterilize your phone. Wipes not only help with phones, but they can also sanitize pens/ pencils, desktops, etc. Tip #3: doctors also recommend that everyone should get a flu shot. The latest news reports indicate that this year’s flu vaccine doesn’t include many of the antibodies needed to combat the most frequent types of flu developing this year. However, doctors still insist getting a flu shot will perhaps help you have a less serious version.
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