CCC BASEBALL HOSTS SURPRISE DOUBLE HOME OPENER SUNDAY MARCH 8TH THE SPARTANS LOSE THE FIRST GAME BUT WIN THE SECOND AGAINST COLUMBIA GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKS TO KEEP STUDENTS SAFE FROM CORONAVIRUS
Cayuga Community College’s number one priority is to keep the students safe at all costs. With the concerns of the novel coronavirus spreading, CCC’s President Dr. Durant has taken a plan of action and sent an email to all of the students to keep them informed on how to protect themselves. Information is power! Coronavirus calls for droplet precaution which means it is spread by coughing or sneezing. It is possible to get the virus by sharing your pen with a person that is infected. The best way to stay clear of the virus is to wash your hands. Symptoms are the same as the regular flu. There is no vaccine yet, but if you have a healthy immune system, then fear not, you are more likely to fall in love with the person of your dreams than die of coronavirus. Wash your hands and have a good semester! Thanks CCC for keeping the students informed! To read the full email, refer to your student email and look for the message sent by Cathleen Dotterer, a representative of Cayuga Community College.
WORLD PREMIERE AT CCC THIS WEEK
PHOTOS BY TRENT WILKINSON
By Travis Welch, Associate Editor
Cayuga’s Hazel Martinez slides in safe after a wild pitch in the Spartans 12-2 win Sunday over Columbia Greene. Martinez smashed a three-run homer in the game and finished the doubleheader a combined 4-for-6 with seven runs batted-in.
COME CHEER ON CAYUGA WED. MARCH 11 AT FALCON PARK SPARTANS PLAY DOUBLE-HEADER V. CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE @ 2 PM
Cayuga’s Matt Spicer had 4 hits on Sunday.
Cayuga’s Ethan Blaisdell stops the runner.
TELCOM STILL NEEDS HELP FOR LIVE TELETHON By Jenna Fields, Associate Editor
The first-ever CCC Telcom Telethon is approaching and there are still ways that you can help. The RAT Guild (Radio and Television) is looking for a variety of volunteers from people to answer phones to performers, and much more. The March 25th Telethon is the first ever student-run live telethon that will raise money for the school’s own food pantry, The Cayuga Cupboard. The live shows is on the air from noon until 6 P.M. “The student food pantry is a great provider to our friends and peers. Being able to help provide food to students who need help is something worth doing,” said co-host of the Telethon and Telcom major Kevin Cooper.
If you’re not able to help during the live broadcast, you can always call in and donate money to the cause. “People should help with the Telethon because it is a great way to give back to the school that has done so much for us,” explained Courtney Brown, a second year student. “By donating to the Cayuga Cupboard ,we’re able to give back to our students who need the help they deserve.” “ I think it’s a great way for the telcom students to use the things we’ve learned in our program to help raise money for a great cause like The Cupboard,” said student Micky Dicamillo.
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The Cayuga Collegian Duck Hunt is still on! Who will catch the next fowl? Stay tuned!
SPARTANS SPLIT HOME OPENING DOUBLEHEADER After letting the first game get away, the Cayuga Community College Baseball Team didn’t take any chances in the second half of Sunday’s home doubleheader against Columbia Greene Community College. The Spartans smashed more than 10 hits in the first three innings, highlighted by Hazel Martinez’s threerun homer to right, to take an 11-1 lead en route to a 12-2 win. In the first game, the Spartans lost an early 4-0 lead and fell 9-7. “There’s some fundamental plays we didn’t make in that first game, but one of the great things about baseball is there’s always another game, and we took advantage of that in the second game,” said Cayuga Coach TJ Gamba. “We’ve got some things to work on, specifically our mental approach to the game. I think we’re capable of playing much better.” Cayuga started fast in the first game, with Martinez’s sacrifice fly scoring Zac Legarretta in the bottom of the first. The Spartans’ lead grew to 4-0 in the third when sophomore Matt Spicer doubled home three runs with two outs. The lead evaporated in the top of the fourth inning, as Cayuga fielding miscues helped the Twins push eight runs across the plate. The Spartans scored two in the fourth and one in the fifth to pull closer, but couldn’t catch the Twins, losing 9-7. In the first game for Cayuga, Legarretta went twofor-three with two runs scored, Martinez finished onefor-two with a run scored and two runs batted-in, and Spicer finished two-for-three with a run scored and three runs batted-in. The second game was all Spartans. Cayuga escaped from a first inning jam after allowing just one run, and the Spartans pushed 11 runs across over the next three innings. Spicer and Martinez again led Cayuga’s offense, with Spicer going two-for-three with three runs batted-in, and Martinez going three-for-four with a home run and five runs batted-in. The Spartans will be back at Falcon Park on Wednesday, March 11, for a doubleheader against Corning Community College. Game times are 2 and 4:30 p.m. —CCC Athletic Website
CCC TO OPEN NEW CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
APPLY NOW TO BE PART OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Opportunities at Cayuga Community College have become expanded and even more exciting after we heard about the new Culinary Arts Program we are about to offer! Our college has received 800,000 dollars as a part of an award Auburn received in 2019 called the Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. This money is going to be used towards a new Culinary Center on 161 Genesee Street in Auburn, otherwise known as the Plaza of the Arts. The new Cayuga Community College Culinary Center will open in 2020 with intentions to strengthen the relationship between CCC and the Auburn community! Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul says “ Building on our investments in the city, these Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects will transform Auburn’s historic city center and downtown, drawing visitors and enhancing quality of life for residents. We are focused on revitalizing Central New York with strategic investments to attract businesses and boost the economy for generations to come ’. This is just a small exclamation about how exciting this opportunity is not only for CCC but the community as well. President of the college, Dr.
If you’re interested in being a part of representing the student body to increase the quality of life as a student at Cayuga Community College, then Student Government is the place for you! The job of our Student Government representatives is to work with students in order to address suggestions and concerns with the faculty and staff here at CCC. It’s our pathway as students to administration in order to change things and improve the college. Executive positions such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary are available for the semesters of Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. People in these executive positions get paid just as if it were a work study! The few requirements are cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and enrollment for the selected semesters. Applications are being accepted for all four of these positions until March 23rd. Applications can be found in the Student Government office on the Auburn campus (M132) or in the Fulton Student Center in Storefront 2. Student Engagement Coordinator, Liz Gallo, will answer questions at egallo@cayuga-cc. edu. Please apply today in order to make our college a better place for the students in the 2020-2021 year!
By Emma Tavener, Editor-in-chief
COLLEGIAN DUCK HUNTERS
March 11, 2020
Durant, has stated “ Our new Culinary Arts Program will offer essential career training to those interested in the culinary industry, but it also promises exciting opportunities for anyone interested in expanding their culinary skills”. Chef Mark Fitzgerald will lead the new Culinary Arts Program, which is said to include knowledge of culinary methods, culinary technique, production kitchen operation preparation, mainstream production standards of scratch foods, and artistic plate design. While we are already fortunate enough for the education the Culinary Center will be providing, the location will also serve as an entertainment location for both the college and the community. Cayuga has already hosted a concert at the Center but there are intentions for the future including guest lectures, presentations, student readings, and much more. It’s also a convenient location for possible future collaborative efforts between the Culinary Program and local businesses that supported the new center and CCC. We, as students, are just as thankful for this new opportunity at our college and can’t wait to see what the new Culinary Center has to offer.
By Emma Tavener, Editor-in-chief
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HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND WHY IT MATTERS! By Benjamin Winne, staff writer Given the recent events in the race to gain the democratic nomination, there is a lot of emphasis on our rights and responsibilities as citizens. One of the most talked about is our right to vote. We as Americans place a lot of value and thought into who we vote for. Voting for and supporting whoever best represents the ideas you want to see put into place is the core of democracy. This is why
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MUSICAL INFLUENCERS ON DRUGS
Emma Tavener EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fans on social media have accused famous rapper Post Malone of being intoxicated on some sort of drugs on stage recently. There were videos posted of him crawling around on stage and screaming into the microphone. The rapper has responded to the outbursts by explaining he was not on drugs and he is acting like this because he is the best he’s ever felt. This is just one of the many times that rappers have been accused of being inebriated on stage. Big pop culture overdoses have greatly affected some important influences for many people.the past few years. Artists such as Mac Miller, Lil Peep, and Juice WRLD are a few of these influences we have lost in recent years due to drug addictions. These tragedies have left a large impact on the same audiences that would be viewing Post Malone which is a good reason why fans could bring it up on social media. When I had watched these videos posted of him, I could see how fans would suspect him of being under the influence of drugs, but I could also see how he would argue that he was not on drugs and instead in a passionate and good mood while performing. Situations similar to these occur in all genres of the music industry and it leaves a lasting effect on fans and audiences of many artists. I don’t necessarily agree with people assuming all artists are addicted or partake in some kind of drug abuse. Although a lot of these artists experienced these drugs at least once in their lives with heavy incomes. These musical influencers are more prone to have problems with drugs or alcohol and there are influencers who do share experiences in order to help people become inspired to change themselves. So not all influencers do drugs or struggle with addiction, but more often than not these influencers share stories to help others. This is why fans have a right to be concerned when their favorite artists are showing signs of drug problems. But we as fans and the general public have no idea what is true and what is not. The truth is some of us are sober, some of us are recovering, and some of us are struggling, and famous or not everyone has their story.
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registering to vote is so important, especially with the presidential election coming up in less than a year. All you need to register is your driver’s license, and your social security number. And you have to meet the following requirements, must be a US citizen, must be 18 years of age, must be a resident of New York State, must not be a convict. If you meet all these requirements you can register easily, in less
than five minutes online at New York State website, ny.gov. Or you can pick up a paper copy of the form and mail it in. With the next democratic debate scheduled for March 15th in Phoenix, Arizona, and the primaries in New York taking place on April 28th, there is no better time than now to stay informed and make the best decision for your values to hopefully become reality.
DIA CARBAJAL FOR STATE ASSEMBLY!! By Benjamin Winne, staff writer Cayuga Community College professor Dia Carbajal has recently announced her candidacy for the 126th state assembly seat. She announces her candidacy in the race to replace the retiring Gary Finch. Finch, a 75-year-old Cayuga Community College former attendee and Auburn native, is stepping down after first being elected to the State Assembly in 1999. Carbajal has secured the democratic nomination after being named an official delegate for Joe Biden. The former Auburn City Councilor will square off at least against Ken Bush, who has recently gained the independent party backing for the seat. The Republican Party has yet to choose a nominee for this seat, and are expected to do so in the coming days. The election will take place in November and it’s sure to be a tight and well fought race until then.
Cayuga Community College professor Dia Carbajal
SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE BENEFITS OF GOING VEGAN By Travis Welch, Associate Editor Why on Earth would any red-blooded American even consider going Vegan? Some consider it a fad, a joke that meat can be bad for you; HA! Americans are generalized by most of the world as fat. The average male in America is five foot nine inches and weighs around 200 lbs. This is overweight according to the world standard of physical heath. This should make you think. Well, vegetarians are known to be skinnier than the average American, should I give it a try? Science says there are many health benefits to going Vegan. Here, have a list! -promotes weight loss -lowers chances of certain cancers
-effective at managing diabetes -plant-based diets are generally more nutritious with lower caloric density So, think you can’t live without the taste of your favorite burger? Never fear, the Impossible Burger is here! This company’s mission is to create a nonmeat alternative for a burger that replicates the taste, texture, and bloodiness of your favorite restaurant’s Saturday burger special! Want to lose weight? Want to be a heathier human being? Go Vegan and don’t look back. The nutrition benefits are significant and the world of tastier Vegan food is approaching us.
SCHEDULE OF SPRING JOB PLACEMENT EVENTS AUBURN CAMPUS TUESDAY, March 17: 11 A.M. BIC “BUILD A BETTER RESUME”
Find the right type of resume and build it so it gets selected.
MONDAY, April 20: (F201) “INTERVIEWING: HOW TO WIN THEM OVER!”
Cara-Leigh Battaglia, Job Placement Specialist THURSDAY, April 23: (F201)
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March 25 (F167) & April 20 & 23 (F201) 11 am-Noon F167 and F201 Pre-CAREER PREP 4 part series: WEDNESDAY, March 25: (F167)
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Denise Markowsky, Vocational Counselor
Cara-Leigh Battaglia, Job Placement Specialist Pre-CAREER PREP 4 part series is FREE for CCC Students & Alumni! Please Sign up in advance at Library Circulation Desk
For information contact Cara-Leigh Battaglia, Job Placement Specialist cbattagli@cayuga-cc.edu
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BASEBALL SPARTANS LOOK TO SPARTANS DROP RETURN TO POSTSEASON IN 2020 ROAD GAMES TO HURRICANES
SPARTAN SPORTS
PHOTOS BY TRENT WILKINSON
The batter is Cayuga’s Hazel Martinez.
Building off a solid first season, the Cayuga from the 2019 squad. Matt Spicer, who led Cayuga with a Community College Men’s Baseball Team is hoping a .442 average last season, is back in the lineup, along with strong pitching staff and defense can carry them back Zac Legarretta (.347 average, 12 stolen bases in 2019), to the playoffs. Roeschlaub (.356 average) and Anthony Micucci (.316, The Spartans reached the Region III playoffs as the 27 runs scored). Eastern Division’s fourth seed in 2019, where they took But Gamba knows the Spartans will need to put all regional power Niagara County Community College to a third game in their best-of-three series before falling to the Thunderwolves. Cayuga is looking to build on the success of that first season, which saw them finish 20-16 overall and 14-12 against Region III opponents. “I have high expectations in some categories, and we have some unknowns in The Cayuga Spartan 2020 Baseball Team other areas. If we stay mature on the mental side of the game, we can do some good things,” said parts of the game together for a strong season and a return Coach TJ Gamba. “My standards are high. If we play to the playoffs. the way we’re supposed to and we’ve discussed in prac“With the schedule we play, you have to have a deep tice, I think this group will be good.” rotation and a complete team to finish at the high end of The Spartans’ challenging schedule — frequently the conference,” said Gamba. “We’ll need our returning playing three doubleheaders per week — demands a players to have good seasons and have our new guys step deep pitching staff, and Gamba expects Cayuga’s talup, and we have to play solid defense. I think people know ented throwers to lead this year’s team. Several strong about us now and our style of baseball.” freshmen hurlers, including Brendan Williams and Cayuga started their season splitting two home douAustin Doyle-Miller, will join returning pitchers like bleheader against Columbia-Greene Community College. James Roeschlaub, Wyatt Palmer and Dave Wilson on Another doubleheader is scheduled for Wednesday, the mound for the Spartans. March 11, against Corning Community College (2, 4:30 At the plate, the Spartans return several top hitters P.M. start times at Falcon Park). —CCC Athletic Website
The Cayuga Spartans wait in the dugout at Auburn’s Falcon Park.
Infielder Ethan Blasdell works his magic.
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Origin Acupuncture’s Reni Fairman needeling Christie Anne Blaisdell
Starting the season on the road, the Cayuga Community College Softball Team dropped a pair of games to a solid Paul D. Camp Community College squad. In their first two games of the 2020 season, the Spartans fell 11-3 and 10-0 to the Hurricanes on Saturday. The contests provided the young Spartans roster with valuable experience, said Cayuga Coach Chris Amoia. “We have a young roster who saw the quality of play and the speed of the game at the college level,” said Amoia. “They’re a very well-coached, athletic team. It was good for us to play against this level of competition.” The Spartans started strong in the first game, taking an early 1-0 lead through an aggressive approach at the plate. Their bats cooled, though, and the Hurricanes took advantage of a few Cayuga mistakes in the field to finish with the 11-3 win. Mikaela Withers, Deanna Shackleton, Abigail Basile and Kate Stoddard each tallied hits for Cayuga in the first game, and Shackleton took the loss as the Spartans’ pitcher. Cayuga wasn’t able to restart their offense in the second game, with Withers, Kyra Cottrill and Tori Mandel picking up the Spartans’ hits. Cottrill took the loss for Cayuga. The slow start hasn’t deterred the Spartans, said Amoia. They’re already eager to get back on the field. “These two games are behind us. We have to keep working hard, limit our mistakes and get the bats going,” said Amoia. The Cayuga Community College Softball Team played a stronger game Sunday against Paul D. Camp Community College, but the Spartans still came up short against the Hurricanes. The Spartans played solid, mistake-free ball for the first few innings before fielding miscues helped the Hurricanes to an 8-0 win. The loss puts Cayuga’s record at 0-3 after the weekend road trip. “They’re a solid team, and it’s a good learning experience for us to play them. We definitely played better today than we did Saturday,” said Cayuga Coach Chris Amoia. “In these first few games, we haven’t put it together yet, but obviously it’s still early in the season.” The Spartans played well early, trailing just 3-0 going into the fourth inning. A few fielding mistakes, though, allowed the Hurricanes to take a 7-0 lead in the fourth. Kyra Cottrill started for Cayuga, with Deanna Shackleton finishing the last few innings. “We just couldn’t get the bats going today,” said Amoia. “Right now we’re learning how to play as a team, and we haven’t been on the field much because it’s still early spring. Once we get playing more games and get on the field more, we should be fine.” The Spartans are off for almost two weeks until they travel to Lehigh Carbon Community College for a doubleheader on March 21. Game times are noon and 2:30 P.M.
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JoLynn B. Mulholland, B.A. of Drug Free Community Coalition.
Christie Anne Blaisdell from Infinity Healing and Instruction is preforming a Reiki technique on Reni Fairman.
Breanna Burns of Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Programs.
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TELCOM ANNUAL KICKBALL GAME Filbert... The Radio and Television Guild (RAT) held their annual Kickball Contest in Spartan Hall on the Auburn campus last week. The game was cut short when both kickballs were stuck on Spartan Hall’s ceiling apparatus. All participates enjoyed pizza at the end of the competition. Everyone is welcome to play. Watch for notices around the campus for the next game!
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