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Vol. 63 Issue 19
CCC’S KOPEC USBC TITLE RUN ENDS IN SWEET SIXTEEN
Vince Raymond
CCC SGO ELECTION RESULTS The newly elected officials for the 2017/2018 academic year are: AUBURN CAMPUS SGO Beijing Saleen (President) Tatiana Raymundo (Vice President) Vince Raymond (Secretary) Goldie Robinson (Treasurer) FULTON CAMPUS SGO Mitchell Phillips (President) Nicholas Naum (Vice President) Monica Gilhooly (Secretary) Raj McMonagle was elected Trustee.
Students learn from photographer By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief
Brunell Visiting Artist, world photographer, Jasna Bogdanovska, originally of Macedonia, who now lives in Rochester, NY. hosted a Photography Exhibition of her work last Monday at the Auburn Public Theatre. Many friendly faces were there, including students, fellow
Brunell Visiting Artist, world photographer, Jasna Bogdanovska, talks about her work at an exhibit at Auburn Public Theater. of my creative process, I conducted geographical research and I found out that the exact midpoint between my hometown in Macedonia and my home in the U.S. is the town of Grindavík in Iceland,” explains Bogdanovska. “After finding this, I made a pilgrimage to Iceland - the place that geographically symbolizes my internal duality.” While in Iceland, Bogdanovska produced a series of photographs and stories examining her internal duality she named Between Near and
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CCC professors, or friends and family. The atmosphere was warm, everyone in the room was happy and relaxed, while thoughtfully looking at Bogdanovska’s work. Midway, Bogdanovska went on the stage to answer audience questions while talking about her experiences and how those times in her life had influenced her and her work. She says in 2014, she began to examine her identity and how location connects to memory, nostalgia and the sense of belonging. “As part
Far. “They combine mythological stories about destiny, loss, destruction, and creation together with personal stories,” she said. Bogdanovska is an assistant professor of Visual and Performing Arts at Monroe Community College. She is the recipient of 2015 Silver ADDY (American Advertising award) and was awarded the 2015-2016 SUNY Chancellor’s Grant for Innovative Study Abroad Programs. Bogdanovska’s photography is now on display in the glass case on the second floor of the Main Building heading toward the Tech Building on the Auburn campus, and will stay up until May. You can see some of Jasna’s work on her website http://jasnabogdanovska.com/
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Tatiana Raymundo
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Andrew Kopec (Auburn, NY) lost in the 2nd Round of Match Play at the USBC Singles Championships in Baton Rouge, LA to Joshua Taylor, the #3 seed from Fresno State. The margin of victory for Taylor was a slim 17 pin winM (558-541). Taylor did advance to the Final Four in winning his later match, as Andrew Kopec well. “We are extremely proud of what Andrew did in representing himself and Cayuga CC in this event. Pretty impressive for a freshman at a junior college to go up against bowlers from all of these 4-year schools…from some of the best bowling programs in the country and do so well. By winning the USBC Singles Sectional event in Allentown, PA earlier… he showed he could bowl with anyone in the country. He is our first bowler to make it this far…he did a great job!” said Pete Liddell, CCC’s Athletic Director. Kopec finished the first day at the USBC Intercollegiate Singles by finishing 14th out of 24 bowlers during the 6-game opening qualifying round. Kopec then advanced to the Round 1 Match play where he defeated Mitchell Zierer from the University of Wisconsin. Kopec is the first-ever Spartan to win a USBC Sectional Singles Championship.
College tuition, free? By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief Many have been talking and debating about the new free tuition law for New York State. While tuition has been made free, there are a few contingencies that come along with it. The biggest contingency being that it is only available to families with less than $125,000 in annual income. However, that’s not how it will be right from the get-go. The plan will be phased in over a three year period. In the first year, the program will be available to students with the family income below $100,000, the second year the program will be extended to families earning below $110,000, and then the third year will be finished with its planned $125,000 limit of family earnings. Some of the other contingencies, like the Excelsior Scholarship and minimum credits to take have also been established. The Excelsior Scholarship is an obligation students have after they finish their education. The obligation is that the students must live and work in New York State for the same amount of years they received their education. If this is not done, then the grants will be transferred to loans. The other thing that is mandatory is having at least 30 credits each year. Otherwise, what will happen is that the first semester will be free, but the charge will be for the second semester of the year. As for a minimum GPA, most news sources only state that one must maintain the minimum GPA to stay in school. To be clear, the plan only covers tuition. It doesn’t cover room and board or books and similar expenses. Also, it only covers up to a Bachelor’s Degree, so those trying to achieve a Master’s Degree are excluded from the program.
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AUBURN’S SCHINE THEATER HOW I SEE IT... THE COLLEGIAN REPORT At The Collegian Report, we have quite the staff. Many students contribute to it, whether it’s starring in, filming, and editing the videos. Frequently, we have clips such as “Gavin’s Corner,” in which Gavin Ellis gives us his perspective on life and how to succeed at whatever he’s telling us about that week. We also have movie reviews provided by Jake Stuck and Dan Kennedy. The two
OPINIONS Black Lives Matter It is hard to watch a regular TV program, without hearing “Black Lives Matter”. There was one point in time when black people didn’t have the same rights as white people. There were separate bathrooms, water fountains, seating on the bus and restaurants. African Americans were slaves; They picked cotton and cropped tobacco. The African American culture has come a long way. They had to deal with unfair laws, and mistreatment of blacks from the Jim Crow laws. About 150 years ago President Lincoln freed the slaves. We must ask ourselves, are they really free? Some may say no. But I’m surprisingly hopeful as I am in support of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Trayvon Martin was a seventeen years old who was fatally shot and killed in 2012. I believe he was racially profiled against, and considered to be a suspicious young black male. Trayvon was shot and killed for what? If you ask me he was shot for being young and black. I can’t understand this. All he had on him was an Arizona tea and skittles. This case alone was the start of the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Michael Brown was another young eighteen year old shooting victim. He died in 2014. He was reportedly involved in robbing a convenience store. He was murdered by a white police officer. A small altercation between Mike and the officer erupted, causing his death. This shooting concerns me and the officer’s use of deadly force. Reports show before the shooting, Mike had his hands up in surrender. This is where the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” movement started. I think Mike was racially profiled against. He was taller and outweighed the officer by a few pounds. The African culture had to deal with being hung in the slavery days. We have come from being hung by the white culture to having our youth being shot and killed over the smallest thing. Parents are not supposed to bury their children, children are supposed to bury their parents. My heart, thoughts and prayers goes out to the family of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown. In the world today, black people should be free to live life just like the other races. But lately, the world has hit a downward spiral. In present day you hear about “Black Lives Matter”. It is an economic, political and social empowerment of African Americans. It helps African Americans deal with anti-black racism. It gives a voice to the black culture so they can live with respect and dignity. This movement not only supports the black culture, but also the poor people. In reflecting on the two unrelated shootings, I can feel the hurt and pain of both parents. I can see why people have little trust in officers and the justice system. How can you justify shooting and killing someone as self-defense.? How can African Americans have faith in something that turns its back when they need it? I can only imagine the heartache and pain my family would go through if something happened to me, or my four other siblings. Life is too short and precious. Live life, be healthy and prosperous. —Christy M. Lane, CCC student
Gabby Rizzo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF review movies new to the theaters. We also have smaller bits, like the weather with Michelle LaGreca, and covering events on campus. Our filmers and editors include Juliette Zygarowicz, Zak Haines, and Duan Johnson. At The Collegian Report, our goal is to be fun, lighthearted, and entertaining. We want our staff to have fun with it and to be creative. We want to be able to show how life is at the college through the personalities of our wonderful peers, and how each unique person makes up the college. As the semester is drawing to a close, there will only be about three episodes left to be released. You can check out our videos at our YouTube channel “The Cayuga Collegian.” —Gabby Rizzo, Cayuga Collegian editor-in-chief
Self-Help Meeting… Helpful? Self-help meetings are where people who have addictions of all kinds come together to help each other recover from their addictions. These types of addictions could be drugs, sex, alcohol or gambling. The format of the meetings have suggestions that we can follow in our daily lives. For example, if you are new to the meetings do 90 meetings in 90 days, get a home group, do service work, get a sponsor, work the steps, and keep coming back. I think self-help meetings are very helpful to addicts to refrain from their addiction. These groups also have meetings for friends and family members of those who suffer with addiction. It doesn’t matter what kind of self-help meeting you go to, how long you have been clean or how many times you came back from a relapse, they will always show you that unconditional love; All we would like to do is help a suffering addict. There are times where I could be in a crowded room full of strangers and felt so alone but if I go to a meeting and I don’t feel alone because I can relate to the people in the meeting. At first I thought it was a pain, but after about 4 months of going to them, I started to not feel right after a couple of days without a meeting. I was forced to go to 4 self-help meetings a week. I went through a halfway house and supportive living in Auburn. Even though I am not forced to go anymore, I just keep going back to the meetings because I feel good going. There is a lot of controversy about whether or not self-help meetings are an effective way to help you overcome your addiction. There are a lot of people who are drawn away from the meetings because of the word God and a Higher Power. People who are new think that these programs are religious. Although these are spiritual programs, you can believe whatever you want. Nobody is going to force anything onto you. According to National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence Inc., in the US more than 92% of adults who have an alcohol problem refuse to get the help they need. I think that the self-help meetings are more than helpful to people with addictions. It’s a program to help you change the way you think and live. The suggestions are suggestions for a reason but it does help if you are honest, open-minded and willing to work at it. —Anthony Marro, CCC student
The Auburn Schine Theater is one of the unlucky places in Auburn to be issued a “repair or demolish” order, from Code Enforcement. A repair or demolish order is exactly what the title says-they need to
Brooke Dunn STAFF WRITER repair the building within a certain amount of time, or it gets demolished. The order, which says “determination of unsafe conditions,” said: “This structure has been deemed unsafe due to continuous, unattended vacancy in excess of five years, is considered a nuisance and must be repaired or demolished.” Many believe it is not as dramatic as words have
suggested. Jennifer Haines, director of the city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, said the order is meant to start or maintain an agreement with the owner about the building’s fate. Haines said that they are communicating. She went on to say that “The Schine is a building like any other as far as code enforcement goes. That said, it’s for sure iconic, and requires special attention, We are committed to working with the council to make sure the city’s goals for compliance with code are met, and that the council’s goals to redevelop the building are met.” The main reason this order was given is because the theater has been sitting around in disuse and in disrepair for 25-30 consecutive years. Unfortunately, it is not registered in the National Register of Historic Places. Which would definitely be a big help. The theater is a 1938 Art Deco theater. The arts council bought it in 1998, and has been trying to restore it ever since. The only problem is, asbestos was found in the theater, and the estimated cost is about $700,000 to fix. It’s a huge job and problem. So they have a long road and a big job ahead of them. Let’s hope we get to save a piece of history! — Brooke Dunn, Cayuga Collegian staff writer
A Country Divided Over the last year America has seen a lot of change. Change can be seen as either a blessing or a curse. Unfortunately for the United States the change we have seen this past year has been far from good. The American people have endured a lot from terrorist attacks on American soil, to our own citizens rioting and destroying the cities they live in. However, the craziest thing I have seen on the news or on social media is people using the First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, to turn around and spit in the face of the country that allows them to use that right. I am of course talking about the people stomping, burning, and disrespect towards the American flag. First off, I do know that disgracing the American Flag is protected by the First Amendment. That wasn’t always the case. According to Scott Bomboy, a writer for the Constitution Daily, flag desecration was illegal after 1969 because of the protests during the Vietnam War era. It wasn’t until 1989 that arresting someone for flag desecration was found unconstitutional. This means that anyone who desecrates the American flag can’t be fined or confined. So in other words, flag desecrating is 100% legal in
the U.S.A. This sits a little uneasy with me due to the fact that I have had family, friends, and close mentors I served with die for that flag. In the Marines when we lose a loved one overseas we are told he or she died for a good cause protecting the freedoms of the American people. So when I go on Facebook or turn on the news and see people disgracing our flag, it’s like the people of America are saying my friends and family died for nothing, and I refuse to believe that. Also there are other solutions you can perform as American people to fix the problems with our country. Have a group of people write a letter to congress every day for the next 2 years saying what’s wrong with our country and I guarantee you they will listen, but burning the flag to use it as a way to smite America does nothing but harm. Lastly all I ask is that the next idea the American people have to fix our country doesn’t cause more problems and doesn’t insult the ones that put their necks on the line for your Freedom. —Corey Fischer, CCC student
SGO SENATE MEETING UPDATE By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief
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As the semester begins to wind down, the last of the events on campus draw closer. Many upcoming events were discussed and/or updated. Some of the updated events included C.A.Y.A. and the Creative Writing Club. For C.A.Y.A., the trip to the Claire Affleck stable has been made free of charge, and anyone is welcome to join, provided there are enough spaces open. On this trip, one will observe how to train, groom, and ride horses. This will take place on Thursday. If you are interested, see Norman Lee. The Creative Writing club pushed back its publishing date for more submissions. There is still a limit of five pages, and will be made up of short stories, poems, and Art. The Music Club talked about the Cayuga’s Got Talent, which will be on Monday from 11 A.M.-12 P.M. The performers are all musicians, and there will be free pizza and refreshments. It will be held in M-157. On Wednesday, there are a few events being held. From 11-11:30, PTK is holding a meeting for those interested in helping set up the Color Run. The meeting will be held in R-200. In the Quad, there will be a Block Party from 10-1. Clubs will be pitching in together to provide games, food, and different activities to do. On Friday, as mentioned before, will be the annual Color Run. It will take place on campus at 6 P.M. All proceeds will go to the Matthew House. On Thursday, the Young Americans for Liberty will hold a debate at 7:30 PM in the Cafeteria. Former student and Collegian editor-in-chief Caleb Slater will be debating with Young American’s club president John Exner and a few others against an Ithaca College
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Law professor. The topic will be about socialism against capitalism and which provides a more prosperous economy. The professor will be donating $500 to a charity of the club’s choice, and they chose Chapel House. President John Exner said that the donation will be the club’s contribution to Harmony Month, and they will have a donation jar at the debate, and all proceeds will also go to Chapel House. The event will run about 90 minutes. Also on Thursday, the RAT Guild will hold their “Telegame night” in the Cube from 3-7 PM. There will be food and refreshments. Other things that were brought up, was that the Dance club raised $1,000 for charity, the Poetry Contest will be on April 23rd, and a bone marrow registration will have occurred on Monday from 10-2 in the faculty room. The Appreciation Banquet, will be held on May 4th at 5 P.M. at Highland Park, will be open to all clubs. At the banquet, students are acknowledged for their work in clubs and as leaders. Clubs at both the Fulton and Auburn Campuses will be invited to the banquet. As well as students being honored, advisors are also honored. At the next Senate Meeting, there will be a vote for an amendment to introduce a GPA requirement for club officers. At the moment, the requirement is a 2.5, but it may be lowered to a 2.3. The new elected officials of SGO are Beijing Saleen for President, Tatiana Raymundo for Vice President, Vince Raymond for Secretary, Goldie Robinson for Treasurer, and Raj McMonagle for Trustee. Congratulations to the new elected officials!
SOFTBALL SEASON SPOTLIGHT Valentino named NJCAA REGION III Athlete-of-the-Week Cayuga CC sophomore shortstop Jamison Valentino was named NJCAA Region III Athlete-of-the-Week…as she batted .667 (10-for-15) in 6 games last week including 3 triples. She added 4 RBI and collected 8 stolen bases. In games against Fulton Montgomery and Monroe Community College she went 3-4 adding one triple in each game.
SPARTAN SPORTS
CCC SPRING SOFTBALL ROSTER No. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 18
Name Nina Kowal Zaya Thompson Miranda McGloon Sam Graf Jamison Valentino Tatiana Raymundo Brittany Husted Brittany Cuturia Libby Plish Keristan Bozeat Stefanie Mitchell Danni Vuillemot Zoe Fritz Ciara Hunter
Pos. Cl. Utility So. Outfield Fr. Outfield So. Outfield So. Infield/Pitcher So. Outfield Fr. Infield So. Utility Fr. Outfield Fr. Outfield Fr. Pitcher So. Outfield So. Utility Fr. Infield So.
Hometown/High School Auburn, NY / Weedsport HS Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS Waterloo, NY / Waterloo HS Auburn, NY / Auburn HS Union Springs, NY / Union Springs HS Popular Ridge, NY / Southern Cayuga HS Baldwinsville, NY / C.W. Baker HS North Rose Wolcott HS Auburn, NY / Auburn HS Port Byron, NY / Port Byron HS West Port HS Auburn, NY / Auburn HS Tully, NY / Tully HS Weedsport, NY / Weedsport HS
LADY SPARTANS DROP HOME OPENER The Lady Spartans dropped the first two games of the season on Sunday, April 2 against SUNY Adirondack. The Spartans dropped the first game 9-4 and the second game 10-2. Miranda McGloon (Waterloo, NY) led the Spartans with 7 stolen bases and went 3 for 6 at the plate. Stefanie Mitchell (Onondaga, NY) hit a double and triple while going 2 for 5 at the plate and Jamison Valentino (Union Springs, NY) also had a triple.
LADY SPARTANS STAY HOT AT THE PLATE
LADY SPARTANS SPLIT WITH LADY RAIDERS
The Lady Spartans had a very successful day at the plate as they took two wins Saturday, April 15 from Finger Lakes Community College. In the first game the Spartans dropped 5 homeruns, Brittany Husted (Baldwinsville, NY) had her first collegiate homerun which started a domino effect as Nina Kowal (Auburn, NY) added not 1 but 2 homeruns, Danielle Vuillemot (Auburn, NY) followed suit with a homerun immediately after Kowal, and then Ciara Hunter found the last one of game one. Stefanie Mitchell (Onondaga, NY) pitched another outstanding game allowing 5 hits and 1 run while striking out 7. The Spartans took the first game 20-1. The second game proved much of the same as the Spartans put up 12 runs in the first inning, after allowing Finger Lakes to put up 2 runs. Stefanie Mitchell led the second game at the plate where she found back to back homeruns. Jamison Valentino (Union Springs, NY) led the Spartans with 5 steals. Mitchell stayed consistent on the mound striking out 5 batters.
The Cayuga Spartans Softball team split their double header with the Lady Raiders of FultonMontgomery Wednesday, April 12. The first game the Spartans won 9-0 led by sophomore pitcher Stefanie Mitchell (Onondaga, NY) where she struck out 10 and only allowed 2 hits. Miranda McGloon (Waterloo, NY) led the Spartans on the bases with 6 steals and 4 runs scored, while Jamison Valentino (Union Springs, NY) added 2 stolen bases and 3 runs. The second game started off much slower for the Spartans as they had trouble scoring runs. After the first inning and allowing 3 hits the Spartans were down 2-0. It was the second inning where they finally put a run up on the board. With Mitchell finally settling down by the third inning and holding them scoreless the Spartans were able to find another run when Valentino hit Mitchell in for the game tying run in the 5th. With the score remained tied and the Spartans having last at bat of the game Mitchell found a gap and led the 7th off with a triple. Unfortunately Mitchell was then caught up in a double play on a liner from McGloon. Valentino then added another triple but the Spartans were unable to find a run to end the game due to a pop-up from Nina Kowal (Auburn, NY). Heading into extra innings the Raiders executed a bunt with 1 out to go up 3-2. The Spartans had their chance to answer however were unsuccessful as Kowal was left on third to end the game.
LADY SPARTANS COME OUT HOT AGAINST TC3
The Spartans got two wins on the road against TC3 on Wednesday, April 5. The Spartans took the first game 20-1 and was led by sophomore transfer Stefanie M i t c h e l l (Onondaga, NY). Mitchell produced both on the mound with 14 strikeouts and only allowed 2 hits and at the plate where she hit a grand slam over right field. Danielle Vuillemot (Auburn, NY) went 2 for 2 with 3 walks while Nina Kowal (Auburn, NY) added a double and 3 RBI’s, and Miranda McGloon ( Wa t e r l o o , NY) added 3 stolen bases and went 3 for 4 at the plate. The second game proved much of the same for the Spartans winning 18-1. After started off the first inning allowing a run the Spartans REGISTER FOR TELCOM 204: JOURNALISM PRACTICUM never looked back as both and earn credit while you learn to write and work! Danielle Vu i l l e m o t EMPLOYMENT: Submit your resume (highlighting your and Stefanie writing experience), contact information, and a short essay Mitchell hit homeruns. on how you would make an impact as a paid member of Mitchell The Cayuga Collegian staff to merrittm@cayuga-cc.edu. had another outstandEmail merrittm@cayuga-cc.edu for job descriptions. ing performance on VOLUNTEER: Get involved in The Collegian and watch your the mound life change for the better. You’ll gain resume-building expe- as she struck out 8 and riences! (We have free coffee in the office!) allowed just 4 hits.
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LADY SPARTANS WIN IN EXCITING FASHION The Lady Spartans played Jefferson Community College on Sunday April 9th at Onondaga Community College. The Spartans made it an exciting game as they were down 1-0 in the fourth. The Spartans were held scoreless until the 7th inning, until Miranda McGloon (Waterloo, NY) scored the first run for the Spartans after Jamison Valentino (Union Springs, NY) hit a triple to tie the game. Nina Kowal (Auburn, NY) was up to bat but after a wild pitch Valentino scored and the game was over 2-1. Stefanie Mitchell got the win and struck out 8. The Spartans took the second game as well by a score of 12-2, after being down 2-1 after the third inning. The fourth inning was were the Spartans became well-disciplined at the plate drawing 5 walks and scoring 9 runs.
CCC SPRING SOFTBALL SCHEDULE APRIL Tue. 25 Thu. 27 Sat. 29 Sun. 30 MAY Wed. 3 Sat. 6 Sun. 7
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I need to see a REPTILE right now! Future Business Leaders of America has a three-chamber heart, which is the only reason why they are know as “cold-blooded.” The second creature was a ten year old Australian Blue Tongued Skink. And yes, he really did have an eccentric blue tongue. I didn’t get the name of this little guy, but I did get a good look at him. He had a white underside and a striped grey upper side with smooth scales. And the most amazing part is that when they’re frightened- not out of the blue vicious of anything-but frightened, their tongues get bluer and larger. It’s supposed to be an intimidating feature; a defense mechanism. As Schwedick went on to talk about crocodiles and alligators after the skink, he introduced Okatibbee (named after a lake in STAFF WRITER Florida). His species called the American Alligator, I didn’t see Okatibbee put his head down unfortunately couldn’t stay through the event once. You could tell he was a fighter though but I was able to see six of the amazing reptilians this world has, and so I don’t spoil much, because he just wanted to not be held. He had a white underside and a grey turtleI’ll just share three of them. back. And a small fact I got to learn is that The first Schwedick had shown was Alexander the Alligator Snapping Turtle. It alligators are nocturnal, basically. They tend could easily fit into the dinosaur days with to wake up after people have their dinners its prehistoric look, but it was beautifully (evening). And they’re very patient creatures. And throughout this exhibition, Schwedick ancient looking as if he were carved of a made it clear and concise on how reptiles green-grey stone with yellow flecks. Remarkable creatures such as Alexander aren’t a danger to humans. One, they cannot can live easily to be over a hundred years old carry rabies or have them. Two, when their tongues get bluer, when they wriggle, when and be at three hundred and thirty pounds per square inch, which is greater than a great they open their mouths- all of these things white shark. Schwedick also shared that the we may take as anger, is really fear. When Alligator Snapping Turtle, like most reptiles, humans or some other animals come near them, they become scared. I would too, especially if I were an American Alligator. Just fifty years ago, they were endangered because they were misunderstood. Even if they are three hundred and thirty pounds per square inch like the Alligator Snapping Turtle, they still become scared. At that rate, that animal s an adult and most likely has a family to proThe results are in, and the wintect. If you thought someone came at you and were were ten times smaller ners of the Chili Cook Off are: or even if you were ten times bigger and you thought someone was coming at your family, wouldn’t you have some 1st place: Lisa Clark (chili #1) fear? And most of all, wouldn’t you try 2nd place tie: Sue Sears (chili and protect yourself or your family? #3) and Linda D’Amato (chili #7) Chew on that for a moment. And next time you see “Reptile World” on the schedule, don’t be afraid The Veterans Club Chili Cook to come down. No matter how well you think I described these three creaOff raised approximately $200 tures, they’re mesmerizing in person for Catholic Charities: Supportive as well as the others ones that came to visit. And I’d trust the world of a person Services for Veteran Families. who had been raising reptiles for about Thank you for everyone who forty seven years. Thank you Michael Schwedick, and Dave, for enlightening participated! all who came. On April 17th, Michael Schwedick and his assistant, Dave, came to the Auburn Campus for an event called Reptile World. Since 1970, Schwedick has been touring around America, showing off the fantastical creatures that many people deem “dangerous” or “ugly.” I
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– Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) News The National Organization
For those of you who may not know, Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is the oldest and largest national collegiate organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA-PBL prepares students for real-world professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career successes. More than a quarter of a million students participate in this dynamic leadership organization. The organization’s website can be found at www.fbla-pbl.org. FBLA-PBL provides CCC students with: • Leadership Development • Community service experience • Conferences and Competitions • Networking/Travel opportunities • Scholarships and awards
Cayuga’s Chapter
Our chapter has 43 members at the Auburn campus! This is the largest number of students since we re-started the club six years ago. We have a website where you can check out our chapter: www.cccpbl.weebly.com. If you would like to join, please contact Amy Valente at amy.valente@cayuga-cc.edu. Our chapter has been busy!
State Leadership Conference
On March 25, chapter students traveled to the New York State Leadership Conference held at LeMoyne College. The students participated in competitive events such as public speaking, future business educator and business sustainability. There were many workshops to choose from: “Networking Strategies that Work”, “Resume and LinkedIn Building Workshop”, and “Managing Your Finances at an Early Age”, just to name a few. Meeting other students from across the state was one of the best aspects of attending the conference. Our chapter left with many awards for competitive events that allow students to compete at the National Conference. Not only this, our chapter received the NYS award for having the best service project in the 2016-2017 Academic Year for our pancake breakfast fundraiser for March of Dimes. Overall, the conference was a wonderful experience for all students.
National Leadership Conference
The students fundraise all year long to help cover expenses to attend the National Leadership Conference. Several students who placed for national competitions will be traveling to the National Leadership Conference to compete against thousands of
students on a national level in June. In past years, students from Cayuga Community College have done very well and several have placed in the Top 10 in the nation in their competitive event category. The following students will head to Anaheim California to compete in the following events: • Steven Gillespie – Networking Concepts, Sports Management and Marketing • Brian Bushnell – Business Law, Business Sustainability • Vince Falcone – Retail Management, Future Business Educator • Nelson Scott Hand – Business Sustainability, Programming Concepts • Corin Prystal – Mobile Application, Community Service • Bob Shea – Computer Concepts, Small Business Management • Taylor Green – Community Service, Accounting Principles • Justin Files – Small Business Management, Sales Presentation Not only will the students compete in their specific events, they will be attending various workshops, participating in networking events, voting for state and national officers, and attending opening and closing ceremonies.
2017-2018 Officers Elected
Officer elections were held and the following students were elected for next year: President: Corin Prystal Vice President: Shannon Davenport Treasurer: Sherri Gallow Reporter: Justin Files Historian: Penny Jean Cochrane Secretary/SGO Rep: Steven Gillespie Parliamentarian: Bob Shea Congratulations to our new officers and thank you to our current officers, many of whom are graduating. We appreciate your dedication and service to PBL this year. President: Nelson Scott Hand Vice President: Brian Bushnell Treasurer: Taylor Green Reporter: Kathryn Stover Historian: Gabby Rizzo Secretary/SGO Rep: Vince Falcone Parliamentarian: Lily Nelson
New Gold Sponsor
In an effort to assist the chapter with fundraising efforts, the chapter has a program that seeks corporate sponsors who provide donations to our club in return for recognition of their organization by our chapter. We are excited to announce that Modular Comfort Systems, Inc. from Syracuse is our new GOLD sponsor. We truly appreciate the support from Mr. Steve Miller from Modular Comfort Systems, Inc. in supporting our student leaders.
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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE