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Snow in the parking lot on the Auburn Campus the day after Winter Storm Stella hit Central New York.
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Snow day pushes Women’s Studies speaker to present March 22@11 AM CCC welcomes Women’s Studies speaker Sally Sayles-Hannon to the Auburn Campus on Wednesday, March 22nd at 11 A.M. in room M319. Sally Sayles-Hannon is a Ph.D. Candidate in Cultural Foundations of Education and former McNair Fellow at Syracuse University. She holds an M.A. in Women’s Studies from Texas Woman’s University and a B.S. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in feminist pedagogies from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Balloons fly in honor of CCC staff member By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief The Tutor Club held its annual memorial Friday on the Quad of the Auburn campus for former CCC staff member Peggy Carroway who passed away in 2014. Accompanied by SGO members and several staff members, 25 green balloons were launched in her honor. Each person present was able to send one balloon off. Organizers say this, however, may be the last year they honor Peggy in this way because of environmental impact caused by balloons.
President Durant also attended the launch, and then visited the C.A.S. to commend the members of the Tutor Club for their hard work. All who attended were also welcome to have a couple of servings of baked ziti. Tutor Club advisor, Teresa Hoercher, also spoke about the Peggy Carroway Memorial Scholarship. To qualify, selection is based on financial need, and the candidate must work in the C.A.S. as a tutor, or note taker, or is a student who uses academic support services.
Harlequin Productions of Cayuga Community College is thrilled to announce the premiere production of Crossroads by Al Schnupp on March 23 & 24 and March 30-April 1. All performances will be at 8PM in Bisgrove Theatre on the Cayuga campus. General Admission ($7) and Student ($2) tickets will available at the door. Tobias of ancient Greece is exiled from Athens after assaulting the revered playwright Sophocles because Sophocles always wins and Tobias only receives honorable mention. Tobias swears that he will not return to Athens until he has written a play worthy of winning the competition. Accompanied by his wife and children, they find themselves traveling through time with only their cart of belongings. They never know when they go to sleep at night where and when they will wake up the next morning or who they will meet! Maybe it will be Shakespeare’s weird sisters in the 1699’s in England or maybe avatars of the war from the children’s Crusade of the 1200’s in Arabia. Will Godot stop to talk instead of meeting with the men waiting for him? These and many more affect the family in profound ways as they grow to know each in a much deeper fashion that they would have had they been able to remain in their privileged Athenian lifestyle. Through it all, Tobias is writing; trying to find the story and characters worthy of the Golden age of Theatre in ancient Greece. Featured in the cast are sophomores John Exner as Tobias, Ashley Hatten as his wife Helen and Becky White and Chumani Ketcham as two of the outside influences. Joining them onstage will be freshmen Hannah Abrams and Tristan Nolan as Tobias’ children Melania and Demetrius. Tony Fethers, Tyler Foulkrod are joined by newcomers Sal Montgomery and Brandon Phelps to complete the group of visitors influencing the family. Jordan Taylor and Daeshuna White make up the Stage Management team. The show is shaping up to be a visual feast. Scenic Designer Robert John Andrusko comes to the Cayuga stage after serving as Associate designer for the London production of 42nd Street. Mark Romig of Baltimore is creating a video display of the passage through time while Boston’s Brad McLean will be lighting the action. Virginia Fennessy is designing the costumes and Terri Gadsby is Prop Mistress. Long- Time Harlequin advisor and nationally renowned Director Bob Frame will again be helming this voyage. This team has received numerous accolades for their work together and Crossroads has every indication of raising and surpassing their bar for past excellence.
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The calamity of no lunch choices on campus for lunch
Students here at CCC on the Auburn campus are well aware that Subway is the only choice available for meals on campus. A smart, economic move for the multi-billion dollar industry, however, an insan-
OPINIONS HOW I SEE IT... How important is it, really, to adopt a pet? Studies show that is incredibly important and beneficial. Depending on your lifestyle and personality, some animals will be a better match for you than others.
Gabby Rizzo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Let’s start with why cats are good to adopt. One reason is that owning a cat is better for the environment. Cats have a smaller carbon footprint because they don’t eat nearly as much as dogs, and are more adept to eat corn and fish. Cats also help you cope, and possibly find you a significant other. A study showed that 90% of women were more attracted to men who owned cats because they were “nicer” than other men. You’ll also have a healthier heart, as they they help lower stress and anxiety, and, similarly, will help you sleep better. For dogs, spending 15-30 minutes can help relieve stress and your brain increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine. Dogs can also lower your risk of cardiovascular disease because petting your dog helps lower blood pressure, and they help you to have a healthy fitness routine since dogs require daily exercise. You’ll also recover from illnesses quicker, and they frequently become service dogs. Both cats and dogs are able to detect health issues before their owners. Dogs have been trained to be able to detect cancer, and there was a story of a cat in England who warns her owner when she’s about to have an epileptic seizure. They both also make great companions, they are there for their owners for emotional support and truly improve the lives of their owners. A big difference between the two, though, is that dogs require a lot of time and work, while cats are more independent. Whether you choose to bring in a furry new friend or not, the best option is to adopt. Adopting is quite a bit cheaper than purchasing a dog, and also you’re saving a life. —Gabby Rizzo, Cayuga Collegian editor-in-chief
Alexandria ‘Alix’ Smith STAFF WRITER ity-inclined choice for students. Out of desperation, one to three subs a day is ideal, seeing as it’s cheap, it’s there, and it’s filling. Subway also claims their food is healthy (aside from the newest sources stating that’s it’s not all as it says it is) - and that’s just another plus for students to add to their list of pros
and cons. Nevertheless, it’s the only option there. First, there’s also the question that follows the people who need choices for medical purposes. Common medical diagnoses of diabetes, allergies, acid reflux, among others, could limit a person’s diet or could lead into making the wrong dietary choices. For example, if a diabetic ordered a foot long black forest ham sub, with some vegetables (not many carbohydrates there), honey mustard, American cheese, and on 9-Grain Wheat bread, that’s 53 carbs. It would take about 5 units of insulin to cover for it, if they are able to cover for it. Or perhaps someone could be allergic to wheat or cannot go near dairy. This narrows down the options to salads. Or perhaps someone could have a gastrointestinal issue where salads everyday would be mundane. Just a couple of turns away is Grant Avenue where resides plenty of other restaurants leading to other choices. It’s about 0.4 miles from the college itself. An everyday model of car seen in the parking lots has a minimum mpg (miles per gallon) of about 30 and gas is about $2.29/gallon. Therefore,
it’s $0.06 a day to travel back and forth once, which is about $9.60 a semester to accomplish this daily. It may be doable, even for those under the ever-socommon “student budget.” What about the students without such means of independent travel? If 2,000 people in total attend CCC (Auburn location) and each had the popular five-dollar foot long a day, Subway makes $10,000 a day, not including tax. For those bound to have Subway because they have no other choice, let’s say this population is 15% of the total population. Subway still makes $1,500 off these sales, which is also about $120,000 per semester (still not including tax). For this to happen though, the 15% of students probably won’t choose Subway again until next semester. This will lead into the vicious, sickening cycle that will occur until graduation when not only they earn their diplomas, but the right to choose other-than-Subway places to eat as well. — Alexandria ‘Alix ‘Smith, Cayuga Collegian staff write
I’m wild about The Sims video games! You could be too! Have you ever played any of The Sims in The Sims franchise? EA is currently making packs for The Sims 4 which came out in September 2014. It started out in 2000 as The Sims, then in 2004 The Sims 2 came,
Brooke Dunn STAFF WRITER then in 2009 The Sims 3 came out. The Sims is a life
simulation video game series developed by EA Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. The franchise has sold nearly 200 million copies worldwide and it is one of the best-selling video games series of all time. They try to become more and more advanced with each game. The Sims 4 was under major heat in 2014 when it came out till now because of all the content it lacked compared to The Sims 3. The Sims 3 was the most popular and beloved. The Sims franchise also has several The Sims spin off games. You can download The Sims 3 freeplay on your mobile device and play it for free. It is lacking compared to its predecessor. The Sims franchise mainly consists of creating whatever you want, be whatever you want to be. You can build houses, create families, become a spy, doctor, a superstar, and vampire or a werewolf,
MEET THE CAYUGA COLLEGIAN STAFF My name is Alexandria ‘Alix ‘Smith. My parents met here at CCC and about 18 years later, I initially got accepted to Cazenovia College for a semester and then decided to come here to pursue a degree in Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Science. I took a year and a half off in my college career so far to sort out some things and to work through some after effects of a hardship I went through. Toward the end of the “break,” I did an internship at a small business doing cold-calling sales. Now, I’m back at college and ready more than ever. I enjoy a multitude of activities including writing, dancing, working out, learning, and read-
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ing. I also enjoy learning new things, hence I figured I’d try writing articles, (so far, it’s thrilling). I envision pursuing many degrees including in International Economics, Mathematics, and Foreign Languages. I hope to either be the CEO of a nonprofit I establish/International Economist. Currently though, I’m spending as much time as I can not only establishing the basis of this academic and professional future I have in mind, but also with my family, friends, and boyfriend of nearly four years.
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etc. The list really goes on. These games provide so much freedom to do whatever you would like. A joke I like to make is you can’t just play The Sims, you have to play it for six days straight with no sleep then put it down for five months! This game is extremely fun and addictive. It is my favorite game ever and it always brings joy to me. I would suggest you give it a try, but the catch is a base game will run you $40 or $60 when it is brand new. There are also expansion packs and stuff packs. Expansion packs expand your game play while stuff pack add stuff like furniture, clothes, new objects, and house buildings materials. An expansion pack would run you about $30 to $40 and a stuff pack would cost about $15 to $20. But it’s worth it in my opinion, so check it out! — Brooke Dunn, Cayuga Collegian staff writer
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EVENTS Eileen Jerrett - Student Documentaries and Blueberry Soup Update Brunell Visiting Artist Eileen Jerrett will present new work from her documentary series on Iceland’s constitutional reform movement. She will also present two short student documentaries from her Cayuga Documentary class. Refreshments provided. March 27, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Auburn Public Theater
Dan Duggan - Masterclass in Hammered Dulcimer You do not want to miss this! Dan Duggan is one of the premiere hammered dulcimer players in the United States and a former National Hammered Dulcimer Champion. Dan will play the hammered dulcimer and talk about its history and current technique. Check out this short video of Dan playing - https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4t7IeMZGO40 March 28, 2 – 3:20 pm - M157 SOMA Student Talent Showcase SOMA students will perform music, poetry, fiction and non-fiction readings, and theatrical performances. SOMA Art students will be presenting their work. This is a fun event. Stop by and support our wonderfully creative SOMA students. Refreshments provided. March 29, 3 – 4:30 pm - College café
Mary Francina Golden - Meet the Artist Labeille Visiting Artist and theater professional Mary Francina Golden will be interviewed by Professor Susan Wolstenholme in an “Inside the Actor’s Studio” type event. Refreshments provided March 29, 5:30 pm - Auburn Public Theater Harlequin Productions presents Crossroads by Al Schnupp March 23-24 and March 30-April 1, 8 pm - Bisgrove Theatre
Jasna Bogdanovska - Photography Exhibition Brunell Visiting Artist Jasna Bogdanovska will show her stunning photographs and then talk about her work and answer questions. Feel free to stop by and browse. Refreshments provided. You can see some of Jasna’s work on her website http://jasnabogdanovska.com/ April 17, 5:30 – 7:00 pm - Auburn Public Theater Cayuga’s Got Talent Cayuga’s SOMA music students will compete in front of judges for a top prize of $300. Refreshments provided. April 24, 11 a.m. – 12 noon M157 Auburn Chamber Orchestra - A Night at the Movies April 28, 7:30 pm Bisgrove Theatre
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