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CAYUGABRIEFS
THE COLLEGIAN’S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CAITLYN MAJOR TO RECEIVE THE NEILA BIDEN AWARD
FINAL CAYUGA COLLEGIAN ISSUE DEADLINE APRIL 21 The student-run, award-winning Cayuga Collegian is reminding the campus community to submit your news and photos to be included in the final issue of the semester by Thursday, April 21, 2022. DEADLINE COLLEGIAN ISSUE #20 APRIL 21 Please email your news and photos to cayugacollegian@gmail.com.
By Mary G. Merritt, assistant professor
PLANNED BANNER OUTAGE APRIL 13 Don’t plan to pull and all-nighter to get your school work done on Wednesday, April 13th, from 12 A.M. to 8 A.M., a PLANNED OUTAGE will occur as the BANNER PRODUCTION system is being migrated to new hardware. Banner, myCayuga, and all other associated products (FormFusion, ARGOS, OnBase,etc) will NOT be available, or usable, during this time frame. The transition should remain seamless to all user following return of “active status” on the system. —Joseph E. Meyers I Banner Functional Support Specialist
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A GRADUATION AWARD? Students who completed graduation requirements and receive their degrees between June 2021 and May 2022 are eligible to apply for graduation awards funded by the Cayuga Community College Foundation and awarded by the Student Awards Committee. Specific criteria apply to each award. Read the criteria carefully for each award to determine eligibility. Contact the Cayuga Community College Foundation office to receive the application and criteria. Applications are due by email to Kathy Gross at gross@cayuga-cc.edu by Friday, April 22. Late applications will not be considered.
Photos by Timothy Donovan, staff photographer
SENDING CAYUGA STUDENTS & STAFF ON SPRING BREAK WITH A BIG SMILE The Easter Bunny stopped by Cayuga’s Auburn campus a bit early to spread some joy. A tree and a plant in the main lobby are decorated with eggs, spring frills, and bunnies. Bunnies at heart are Dorothy Raymond and Donna Whiting, both women are employees of the CCC Janitorial Department. Raymond and Whiting say they set up the tree and decorations in preparation for the Easter holiday and to make the faculty and students feel good about themselves when they view the tree. They say the pandemic was a very hard and difficult time for everybody. Raymond reports the Janitorial Department has erected the tree for the past few years.
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Congratulations to The Cayuga Collegian’s Editor-in-Chief Caitlyn Major of Auburn upon earning the Neila Hunter Biden Journalism Award. One of Cayuga Community College’s highest honors, Major’s dedication to The Cayuga Collegian and her performance as an outstanding student made her a clear front-runner for the honor. Major has set goals for her career hoping to start as a local news reporter or write for an online magazine. “Ultimately I would Caitlyn Major like to start my own Cayuga Collegian magazine one day EDITOR-IN-CHIEF centered around theater and do reviews of Broadway shows, off Broadway shows and movies,” said Major. Major is excited that she has already been accepted by five four-year colleges in the area, but will not make her decision on which to attend until she hears from her two top choices: Cornell and Syracuse University. “Caitlyn is one of the best editor-inchiefs I’ve had the pleasure to work with in my 22 years as the paper’s faculty advisor,” said Mary G. Merritt. “Her best trait which will serve her well in her future career— when she says she is going to do something, she gets it done on time and the result is always excellent.” “I really enjoyed my experience at CCC. The online classes actually worked out well for me because I have a really busy schedule and it let me work my class schedule around my work schedules,” said Major. “I also really enjoyed getting to work on the paper and getting to meet other students and different people that I had the opportunity to interview.”
SAVE THE DATE: BLOCK PARTIES PLANNED LATE IN APRIL ON BOTH CAYUGA CAMPUSES By Emma Deloff, staff writer
Cayuga will be holding block parties on both the Auburn and Fulton campuses where multiple different clubs will be attending in sponsorship.
Emma Deloff STAFF WRITER
The party on the Fulton campus will be on April 26th in the parking lot and the one in Auburn is to be held on the Academic Quad, under the tent, on the 27th; each party will begin at 10:00 A.M. and conclude at 2:00 P.M. Students who arrive as guests can expect to see and participate in many activities, some of which will include eating barbecue, tie-dyeing, an ice cream truck, face painting, acoustic music, and more (as informed by Norman Lee). More information is to come regarding the two parties, which will further be provided by Norman Lee, a professor at Cayuga and the Director of Student Activities. CONTINUED PAGE TWO
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BLOCK PARTIES PLANNED IN APRIL ON BOTH CAMPUSES CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
OPINIONS
HOW I SEE IT...
CAYUGA COMMUNISTS? I recently learned of a new policy on campus that would greatly impede the process of students gathering news on campus. In an email from Dr.Jerimy Blowers, it was explained to me that certain departments on campus have adopted a new policy regarding the photographing, (and perhaps even interviewing - although that was unclear), certain students on campus unless the photographer had previously sought a written consent form signed by the department’s head. So much for spur of the moment candids photos of campus life! The case in point was Collegian photographer Timothy Donovan”s wish to photograph nursing students as they stocked the shelves at the Cayuga Pantry after their recent food and donation drive. This is the explanation of the new policy I received: “As per the Nursing Program policy, permission for any photos must go through the Department Chair (Professor Mary Driscoll) and the project is being overseen by Professor Weatherstone. For any photos, the department requires that a written consent form be completed by any participating nursing students.” I understand not letting outside media access without permission or guidance to avoid class disruptions, etc.; however, Cayuga is funded by taxpayers and is a public institution, but prohibiting a student-run newspaper from on-the-spot photography and news gathering? That is the very nature of our business. These nurses who completed a good deed are adults, not minors, and should be able to decide for themselves, without department approval, if they wish to be interviewed or photographed for the student-run newspaper. By not letting them decide for themselves constitutes taking away their First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech. I ask you, how is the college going to know what students feel unless the student-run newspaper is allowed to freely do their job? You are creating an environment where free speech is frowned upon and punished. In my long career as a journalist, a person supplying their name to the photographer after a photo is taken is all the consent needed. Persons attending a publicly announced event or spot news story, are giving up their rights to privacy just by attending. Minors are certainly a different case. You need to ask the parents for consent, that is why most school districts have parents sign a consent form for the school year. Now of course there are sensitive areas of the college that should not be photographed without an individual’s permission. Believe it or not, I train my Collegian reporters not to be blood-thirsty news hogs, but polite and courteous news gatherers. I agree it is a delicate situation taking photos of people seeking free food at the Cayuga Pantry. The same is true for students seeking extra help at a tutor table in the Centers for Academic Success. I assure you, if someone doesn’t wish to be photographed or interviewed - they can just say ‘no,’ it is their right. We’re all adults who need to implement common sense. This policy I feel will make students not share their thoughts and opinions for fear of retribution. I have had student staff share with me for several years their fear that if they stir up trouble, they will be punished, fail classes, or lose scholarships. Accepting this new policy across the board is absurd and wrong. The administrators should welcome holding a regular forum with students and student reporters to promote transparency. We have tested students, and most of them cannot identify the president of the college from a
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This will be an opportunity for all of the college’s clubs to set up individual stations and advertise what they strive for, their future goals, and their past accomplishments; this should encourage students of the community to join these organizations and help build each other up as they participate. As said by Professor Lee, “This is a call for all clubs to join us and sponsor an event at the BP.” Not much information is known regarding the upcoming event as of now, but it’s likely that these will be the first in-person block
parties since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in February of 2020. Professor Lee began an email by saying, “Save the date for the return of the CCC Block Party,” suggesting to the college that there haven’t been block parties in some time, which is likely because of the virus. This is beneficial for Cayuga’s clubs, as they will be able to promote themselves and build followings specifically tailored to them, and it’s also beneficial for CCC students to familiarize themselves with the different communities Cayuga has to offer and find clubs that suit their aspirations,
and also discover new hobbies and interests. Norman Lee will likely send out a widespread email to students to inform them of the upcoming event, so students should be sure to check their Cayuga inboxes for updates on the block party. If clubs haven’t reached out to reserve space at the events, they should do so in order to guarantee a spot. Norman informed everyone to “feel free to contact Paige,” the SGO Secretary, at seymour@cayuga-cc.edu. This is a good chance for Cayuga clubs to take hold of, as it is for their benefit.
BE YOURSELF! EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN ONE DAY AT A TIME
Living for the moment can be beneficial and the easiest way to overcome stress and anxiety. It’s a healthy habit putting things in perspective without neglecting yourself. Self-care is important. Understandably, many individuals may have work, school, and families to attend to, like myself. However, focusing on doing what can be done successfully in one day can be a helpful to lessen the load on what can’t be done
Areli Castro STAFF WRITER
future outcomes may hold. Staying positive and moving forward day-by-day will strike accomplishments. Day-by-day, someone can build a momentum because their load becomes less challenging. One way is to manage certain tasks daily instead of all at one time or on one day. Take on the task when you can stick with it for a finished outcome. You need to adjust yourself and understand how you may feel as you move along one day at a time. There may be setbacks, however there is room for adjustments. Don’t confuse the setback with defeat for there is success in daring to continue achieving every task. There is experience that comes with those teachable moments day-byday which will serve to improve you today for tomorrow. STAY ENCOURAGED!!!!!!
today, but can be done tomorrow. I’ve experienced putting too much on a ‘TO DO’ list can cause me to forget things that may have importance. Focusing on just today means you can nourish your mind. The step-by-step you can make the changes necessary to accomplish your goals daily. Keeping at what you want to accomplish no matter what it is day-by-day has positive effects. Do not be discouraged by what
CAYUGA CLUBS!
Save the date for the return of the CCC Block Party, April 26 (Fulton campus) & 27th (Auburn campus)10 AM - 2 PM.
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FULTON AND AUBURN CLUBS Please share your meeting times, events, and fund-raisers with The Cayuga Collegian We want to publish your news!
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RETURNING TO COLLEGE IN THE FALL, COMPLETE THE FAFSA FOR 22-23 Do you need money for college? There are many resources to help you pay for school. The first resource you should consider is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form at fafsa.gov. At StudentAid.gov, you can find out how to prepare for college, career school, graduate school, and professional school, what
types of aid are available (including aid from the federal government, state where you live, or the school you attend), and how to apply for that aid. If you need one on one assistance stop by the financial services office or schedule a virtual meeting at https://cayuga-cc.craniumcafe.com/ studentfinancialservices
copy of four photos. That is truly sad. I would think the college community would want an environment where everyone feels free to express their individual opinions without fear of retribution. —Mary G. Merritt, Collegian Faculty Advisor
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OSTERHOUT DELIVERS THE FIRST PERFECT GAME IN CAYUGA’S HISTORY
SPORTS SPARTAN ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Greg Osterhout throws his glove in the air after striking out the final batter Sunday, April 3rd, in his perfect game against SUNY Adirondack. Hazel Martinez arrives at the mound to celebrate the historic achievement, the first perfect game in the history of Cayuga’s baseball program. The Spartans won 6-0.
Doray DiLallo
Greg Osterhout
Greg Osterhout and Doray DiLallo are the Spartans of the Week! On Saturday, April 2, Doray went a combined 5-for-7 in a doubleheader against Niagara CCC, hitting a double and two triples, scoring six runs and knocking in five while also playing stellar defense at centerfield and shortstop. On Sunday, Greg became the first Cayuga Baseball player to throw a perfect game when he completed the incredible feat against SUNY Adirondack in a 6-0 win.
THE PERFECT GAME
Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association has named Greg Osterhout the Athlete of the Week following his perfect game Sunday against SUNY Adirondack!
Historic day at Falcon Park - Cayuga’s Greg Osterhout delivers a milestone performance with a 14-strikeout perfect game against SUNY Adirondack!
Outfielder Alex Wurster makes a diving catch.
Tyler Korsky hit a two-out triple scoring Martinez.
Fernando Espinal is greeted by happy teammates back into the dugout after hitting an inside-the-park home run.
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Greg Osterhout delivered a dominating performance on the mound Sunday, April 3rd for Cayuga Community College Baseball, pitching the first perfect game in the program’s history. Keyed by 14 strikeouts and diving catches by outfielders Alex Wurster and Logan Sheasgreen, Osterhout’s performance made the 6-0 victory a historic day at Falcon Park. “After the fourth inning, we knew the situation, but of course we didn’t discuss it. Greg knew what was going on — we all knew,” said Cayuga Coach John Rizzo. “Greg allowed one ball that was hit hard all day, and Logan made a great play on that in the last inning. That catch, and Alex’s earlier in the game, were huge. But at the end of the day, this was one was all about Greg.” Sunday’s game was the first no-hitter or perfect Logan game for Osterhout, who is Sheasgreen now in his second season with the Spartans. It was about the fourth or fifth inning, he said, when he began thinking that the Timberwolves had yet to reach base. Thinking about a perfect game made him a little nervous, said Osterhout, but nerves didn’t come into play on the mound. He struck out 14 of 21 batters, including eight of the final 12 and the final batter in the seventh inning after Sheasgreen made a leaping catch at the leftfield wall to preserve the perfect game. “Without those catches by Alex and Logan, and all the other plays the team made, this wouldn’t have happened,” said Osterhout. “My fastball was a little high in the first inning, but once I got past that, I thought I was throwing well. They’re a patient team at the plate, but we wanted to keep attacking them in the zone. Everything just felt on after the first inning.” Osterhout got all the support he needed from the Spartans’ lineup in the first inning, when Tyler Korsky’s two-out triple scored Hazel Martinez and Korsky later scored on a wild pitch. The Spartans tacked on another run in the third on Fernando Espinal’s inside-the-park home run and scored three more in the sixth. Seven different Spartans collected hits in the win, with Wurster and Luke Ough also knocking in runs. In the nightcap, pitchers Keegan Ferris, Jordan Tharp and Ough combined to hold the Timberwolves to three runs in a 6-3 Cayuga win. The Spartans plated three in the first inning, with Michael Norton knocking in two with a two-out triple. Cayuga added two runs in the third on a Korsky groundout and Ough single, and Espinal scored in the fourth on a single by Martinez. Martinez finished the second game three-forfour with a triple, RBI and two runs, and Norton was two-for-three with two RBI and a run. Ferris got the win for Cayuga, allowing two earned runs in five innings. EDITOR’S NOTE: BORROWED FROM CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S ATHLETIC WEBSITE; THE COLLEGIAN IS LOOKING FOR SPORTS REPORTERS TO WRITE ABOUT CCC ATHLETES.
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CCC’S NORMAN LEE RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CAMPUS LIFE
Photo by Timothy Donovan, staff photographer
A staple of student activities and engagement at Cayuga Community College received a lifetime achievement award this semester for his tireless work with students.
CAYUGA LIBRARY DIRECTOR SARA DAVENPORT HARD AT WORK.
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UKRAINE DISPLAYS AT CCC LIBRARY
faculty, I think I’ve been able to do that and make a difference for our students.” Though he’s involved with several initiatives at Cayuga, his primary focus has always been leading Student Activities and coordinating student events. That responsibility has changed over time, said Lee. When he started in 1996, a small concert in the College café was typical of on-campus events. Now, as students enjoy more advanced technology, he’s adapted that element into his programming. Organizing events students can enjoy during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge, said Lee, but it’s also forced him to be more creative. “Like everyone else, we shifted to entirely online events, and we found we had to take some chances to determine what students will enjoy in a virtual setting,” he said. “But once we identified events they liked, we worked on reimagining them each semester so students had enjoyable opportunities to connect with each other and the College.” His work with students isn’t limited to events, though. Lee serves as the advisor for several on-campus clubs and organizations, including Student Government and one of the College’s largest clubs, a chapter of the National Society of Leadership & Success. Dr. Nicole Adsitt, Cayuga’s Director for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement, said Lee deserved the APCA award for his work throughout his career, and particularly for his efforts during the pandemic. “Norman’s energy and his enthusiasm for our students is unmistakable, and his commitment to creating an engaging, vibrant atmosphere where students can be involved on-campus while building their personal and career skills has been a constant at Cayuga for almost three decades,” she said. “Congratulations to Norman for earning the Lifetime Achievement Award from the APCA. It is certainly well-deserved.” Along with his work with Student Activities, Lee teaches courses such as Foundations for College Success and Innovation and Creativity that provide students an opportunity to develop core academic and career skills. He also conducts the orientation for new students in the fall and spring semesters each academic year.
The CCC Library has set up physical displays regarding Ukraine as follows: The Auburn campus library currently has a display of print books that you can browse and/or borrow. The Fulton campus library currently has a display of beautiful Ukrainian cultural items on loan from Professor Steve Kohut. The displays will trade to the other campus library so everyone can browse both. If you would like a book that is on the other
Professor Norman Lee, who is also the Director of Student Activities at Cayuga, received the Lifetime Achievement award for Student Life from the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) in March. Lee has led Student Activities at the College since 1996. “Norman has been a long-time APCA member, and has selflessly devoted himself to the service of students and the student life community,” said APCA Executive Director Eric Lambert. “We are proud to have him as an active and vibrant part of our organization.” As someone who has spent the past twoplus decades organizing student events on campus, Lee feels his biggest responsibilities are helping students connect with each other and the College. “This work requires patience, and an ability to work with students at all levels of their academic, career, and personal development, and to get them to work together as a group,” said Lee. “The most important part is to work with students to create a sense of belonging, so their college experience is about more than coursework. By working with students and other staff and
campus, please contact us and we are glad to send it over with the courier. — Renee Schmidt E-Resources, Systems and Collection Management Librarian
2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Did you know that many scholarships for next year are now available, and can be applied for by simply downloading, completing it and sending in the required application? Here are a few: Cayuga Community College students pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in the field of Humanities are eligible to apply for the Cayuga County Home Bureau Scholarship. And each year the ACC/CCC Alumni Association awards Scholarships to six students whose parents or grandparents graduated from Cayuga. The Foundation is also accepting applications the Holy Family High School Alumni Scholarship
and the St. Alphonsus Scholarship. These scholarships and more will be awarded for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The applicant’s FAFSA must be on file before submitting the application. To learn more about eligibility for these and other scholarships, and to download applications, visit the College website and click on the https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/ giving/scholarships and click on “VIEW ALL Scholarships…”or contact Ginny Kent in the Foundation Office at 315-294-8524 or vkent@ cayuga-cc.edu Check this out today! You can’t receive any of these if you don’t apply!
SOMETHING FUNNY
CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STARTING MUSIC A.S. DEGREE PROGRAM IN FALL ’22
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The program will also feature guest performances, lecturers, master classes and workshops, which will enable students to learn more about potential career avenues. For more information about the Music program, visit https://www.cayuga-cc.edu/ academics/schools/soma/degrees/music/. —OFFICIAL CAYUGA NEWS RELEASE
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A new degree program starting in the Fall 2022 semester at Cayuga Community College will provide students with foundational skills for careers as music educators and performers. Cayuga’s Music program will offer students academic avenues to study musical concepts, as well as solo and ensemble performances. Graduates from the program will earn an Associate of Science Degree. The program will encourage a spirit of musical progression while also providing students a depth of knowledge preparing them for careers in education and performance, said Dr. Ron Cantor, Cayuga’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “The Music program promises students a versatile pathway to sharpen their skills not only in vocal and instrumental performance but also the history of music and its role in current society,” said Dr. Cantor. “Students can develop musicianship expertise while also laying the groundwork for a future career in music education. It’s an exciting new program whose diverse opportunities will appeal to students in our region.” The program is ideal for students looking to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music education or music performance. Cayuga has existing seamless transfer pathways for program graduates with SUNY Oswego and SUNY Potsdam. Enrolled students can expect a combination of classroom instruction and individual study developing expertise in voice or a major instrument. Students will also become proficient in at least one secondary instrument.
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