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STUDENT CLUB APPRECIATION EVENT SOURS
CAYUGABRIEFS END OF SEMESTER
EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS
By Zak Haines, associate editor
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The Library will be open until 8:30 PM this week (May 8 -10) to provide students more time to study before Finals Week. Friday, May 12th, the Library will be open until 4:30 PM. The Library staff is also providing free pizza and beverages from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for students along with games and relaxation activities. In addition, they’re having free drawings for Subway gift cards. Last week, the Library staff helped students de-stress by having Therapy dogs visit.
Cayuga Collegian’s staff writer Brooke Dunn, editor-in-chief Gabby Rizzo, and photographer Kody Fowler pose in the Cayuga Collegian’s office after receiving their first place certificate from the American Scholastic Press Association.
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The 2016-2017 staff of Cayuga Community College’s only student-run newspaper, The Cayuga Collegian, earned first place in an annual national contest held by the American Scholastic Press Association. For 16 years in a row, The Collegian staffs under the direction of faculty adviser, Mary G. Merritt, have placed first or second in this national review of college newspapers. “I am so proud of the student staff,” Merritt said. “Many on campus are unaware of the amount of work and dedication these students demonstrate on a daily basis with the goal of cataloging the college’s history.” Individual Collegian staff achievements are recognized locally for their contributions to the success of the newspaper with honors instituted in 2006 by former Collegian editorin-chief Mathew Kratts. The highest honor Kratts created was the ‘Merritt’ award, a play
on words and in honor of the paper’s adviser, Mary Merritt. This year there are three recipients of the Merritt Award. Former editor-in-chief now associate editor, Zakary Haines, is honored for his outstanding leadership during the 2016 Fall semester. Haines stepped down this spring to take on a leadership role with the college’s radio station. Staff writer now editor-in-chief, Gabrielle Rizzo, stepped in to provide seamless coverage of responsibilities earning her a Merritt Award for outstanding leadership. Rizzo will return in the fall as editor-in-chief. Collegian photographer, Kody Fowler, is honored with a Merritt Award for outstanding photography. “The students who work on the The Collegian staff are talented people who work hard and eagerly take on challenges,” Merritt said. “I feel very fortunate to work with them.”
Every year, the SGO’s of both the Auburn and Fulton campuses combine the two campuses’ clubs and invite them all to an annual Club Appreciation Banquet. This is supposed to be an event where students, advisors, and faculty are to come together, relax and celebrate a year well done. However, at this year’s banquet, too many issues occurred for any fun to take place. Many clubs including, Anime Club, Cayuga Records, History Club and many more were either not on the RSVP list or were misplaced at different tables. Many club officers who came to the event say they were confused because their names weren’t on the list. Faculty member Norman Lee told these club members that they did not register, even when he was presented proof of their RSVP applications. Lee, after many arguments and what some students said were disrespectful comments toward students, he eventually “figured out” the seating for the students. One club officer says Lee came over to their makeshift table praising himself for getting seating for those who didn’t RSVP accord-
“I didn’t have the best experience at the Appreciation Banquet...”
— Michelle LaGreca Cayuga Records Club President
ing to his notes. Many of these students say they did not take kindly to his words, some of those expressing disappointment included SGO members. CONTINUED PAGE THREE
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GOODBYE OBAMA CARE; NEW HEALTHCARE? As many of you may have heard, the senate has finally passed a bill to repeal and replace
Brooke Dunn
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STAFF WRITER Obamacare. It narrowly passed with a ratio of 217 to 214. Under this healthcare, you are no longer required to have health insurance and will not fined for not having it as you previously were under
HOW I SEE IT... As the semester comes to a close, the summer will begin. For some people, including myself, that also means sleeping in very late and doing nothing all day, except maybe binge watching TV or playing video games. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure we all worked very hard this semester, and deserve lazy days. However, we shouldn’t waste away these
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF beautiful days, especially after the winter we just had. Without further ado, here are some cost effective suggestions for what to do around here on those especially beautiful days. There are so many places to go hiking, especially near Ithaca. In Trumansburg, you can visit Taughannock Falls. It’s a great place to bring dogs, and overall the trail is pretty shady for those hot days. Across from the trail, you can go and hang out and go swimming in Cayuga Lake. In Ithaca itself if Buttermilk Falls, another great hiking location. There are several others to check out, but from personal experience, both locations are absolutely beautiful and fun to go with friends. After all, they do say that “Ithaca is Gorges.” Another great thing to do, that is sadly overlooked, is going to a drive-in. The nearest one to Auburn is in Aurelius, and it truly is a fun thing, going with friends, and bringing as many snacks as you want. You can stay for just one movie, or all of them for one price. Lastly, the possibly priciest one, is spending a day on the lake. There are many options to this one, whether it’s renting a paddleboard or kayak for the day, or buying a fishing license. Whatever you choose to do, or something different that you find, there’s always something to do in the area.that hold, and it’s worth searching for a good concert. —Gabby Rizzo, Cayuga Collegian editor-in-chief
Many students have heard of the college’s radio station, Win89FM. The 45 year old station has been playing college alternative for all of it’s life but many do wonder, “What is College Alternative and why is it important?”
The first thing to know is that College Alternative is it mostly contains a lot of alternative rock style music. Bands like Nirvana, R.E.M, Dinosaur Jr. are just a few to name that have made it from small college stations to big time commercial stations across the country. This allows a mix of new emerging artist with older, more established bands to be able to be played at the same station. It also gives the genre it’s own sound. A lot of hip-hop sounds similar and so doesn’t Classic rock. Every genre has their own sound and with college alternative there is no difference. What some people don’t realize about college alternative, is that it allows people who may not usually be heard on big stations a platform to perform on. It allows people to an attempt a career as
musicians and bands. Some more recent examples are Twenty-One Pilots, Kaleo, and Disclosure, who have all made it on to bigger stations and have gained not only national attention, but international attention. I, myself, have discovered some artist I like that I never would’ve found before such as The Sadies, Nothing but Thieves, and Army Navy. By listening to the station and putting in an effort to listen in my spare time, I have found music that is really good and I enjoy on a regular basis. It always seems nice to be able to discover the next big thing and already be ahead of the curve so you can follow these artist on their journey through their career’s; hopefully to the top of the charts. — Zak Haines, Cayuga Collegian associate editor
FINALS FINALLY: FRIGHTFUL OR FEARLESS? As we all know, finals are right around the corner. For some of us, it’s the last resort, for some it’s another great grade. Either way, the word ‘final’ tends to be a bit stressful. But we’re one step closer to a/ another great end of a semester. We made it to college, some of us sought the end of a prior semester, and both are milestones no one can take
Alexandria ‘Alix’ Smith STAFF WRITER away. We can always have that accomplishment. I have been both- the pass and barely pass student. And there are three things I’ve learned while being both- where to get some of the best resources, how to de-stress one way, and a change of scene can actually help.
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that can raise your premium such as acid reflux, acne, asthma, c-section, Celiacs Disease, heart burn, high cholesterol, hysterectomy, kidney stones, knee surgery, Lyme disease, migraines, narcolepsy, pace maker, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, seizures, sexual deviation or disorder, and ulcers. So they definitely didn’t miss any common problems that America has or anything. They themselves, are not included in this bill. The AHCA would also make dramatic changes to Medicaid. He republican plan would gradually role back Medicaid expansion starting in 2019. Over 10 years, more than 24 million fewer people will have health insurance than under current law. This house bill would cut federal deficits by $337 billion over those 10 years. It would also allow states to accept block grants for Medicaid, add $38 billion to high risk pools, and offer states waivers over regulations created by the affordable care act. — Brooke Dunn, Cayuga Collegian staff writer
WHAT IS COLLEGE ALTERNATIVE AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Zakary Haines
Gabby Rizzo
Obamacare. It will weaken protections for people with pre-existing conditions that result in much more expensive insurance. It will now go back to high risk pools, which hike premiums high. At list of conditions considered pre-existing would include: AIDS/HIV, alcohol or drug abuse with recent treatment, Alzheimer’s/dementia, anorexia, arthritis, bulimia, cancer, cerebral palsy, congestive heart failure, coronary artery/heart disease, bypass surgery, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, hepatitis, kidney disease or renal failure, lupus, MS, muscular dystrophy, obesity, organ transplant, paraplegia, paralysis, Parkinson’s, current surgery or hospitalization, pneumocystic pneumonia, pregnancy or an expectant parent(which includes men), sleep apnea, stroke, transsexualism, and mental disorders such as anxiety, bipolar, depression, OCD, and schizophrenia. That’s just what insurers can count as a pre-existing condition, there are many more
Our own library has some of the best resources. Help with citations, a large computer section, a place of tranquility, a place to help each other, and amazing books. There are also amazingly kind people who work there that can help. This is one of my favorite places to be while studying. I can’t concentrate very well so the quiet area is complete bliss. I’ve read stacks of the books- some written in the nineteenth century, many written by some of the best authors throughout history from Shakespeare to Tennyson and from Keroauc to Keats. (I’ve even seen books with contributions from a United States President). Above all, the environment is relaxing, a peak of serenity with friendly faces to help you along the way. In my opinion, it would be a waste of time not to come here at least once or to take some advantage of the extended hours now available. De-stressing is difficult sometimes. It’s been proven in the Harvard Health Publications, that exercising can help you achieve this. And what a lot of people misconstrue, is that you can go at your
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own pace. Take a walk for as long as you’d like. Go five miles an hour on the elliptical. Punch a punching bag (just make sure you punch it correctly or you might break your hand). And even if you’re not the exercise type, there’s open gym hours. I’ve never found the pressure of running or going out-of-mypace in an open gym. Or perhaps meditating can be more your route. Take out the stress by bettering your health or maintaining it. Two birds, one stone. According to a NY Times article, changing where you study can improve memory. If you study math at a library, science at your home desk, and English under a tree or in the Quad (for examples) your mind will associate those subjects with each environment increasing your cognitive recollection. Furthermore, I wish you all good luck! As Amelia Earhart once said, “Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.” Or perhaps, never stop what you’re trying to achieve when it’s been said it couldn’t be done? — Alexandria ‘Alix’ Smith, Cayuga Collegian staff writer
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CLUB APPRECIATION SOURS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “There were several clubs which we did not receive names they were attending. Although that was the case, I still made room for everyone and no one was turned away,” said Lee. “If they were unhappy, I am surprised they stayed and thanked me for letting them stay. In the end, it was a great event to acknowledge everyone’s achievement. Next year, it is my hope everyone responds by the due date. Once again, I will do my best to accommodate all of our students even those which we didn’t know were coming and later complained about it,” Lee said. Here is an interview with Cayuga Records Club President Michelle LaGreca about her experience at the banquet. Q: Describe your experience with the appreciation banquet last night? A: I didn’t have the best experience at the appreciation banquet last night. Not only was my RSVP lost by Normal Lee, but he ridiculed me the entire banquet. Q:. How did Norman Lee treat you despite not being on the list? How did he make you feel? A: Norman Lee treated me like I was beneath him and did not matter. I spoke up and told him it was his mistake that we weren’t on the RSVP list and once I did that he disrespected myself and my fellow colleagues at Cayuga Records. I don’t think he likes to be told he is wrong. The entire time we all felt like our presence was a bother to him. He was rude, cold, and condescending. He did not admit he made a mistake and tried to put them blame on myself and my advisor. He interrupted me several times as I was trying to explain the situation to him. Yes, he did accommodate us and allowed us to stay at the banquet and gave us a table to sit at, which I thanked him for, but we were told nobody else was allowed to sit with us. I don’t know how a faculty could treat any student, let alone a human being, in the manner he did. The worst part is that it was completely unnecessary and we could have dealt with this like adults but not everybody knows how to act when they make a mistake.
Q: Did you know anyone else who was affected by the mistakes last night? A: The History Club, Anime Club, Criminal Justice, and The Young Americans for Liberty Club was also affected by Norman’s mistake last night. But to my knowledge, my club was the only club treated this way because I spoke up to Norman and corrected him that it was not my mistake and I followed directions to RSVP. Q: Did SGO allow you to give a speech or give you any recognition? A: SGO did give us a recognition that we were there but did not allow us to have a speech while every other club who attended was allowed to have a speech. Q: What are your actions now if you are making a complaint? A: I brought this matter up in the Senate meeting today but unfortunately Norman was not there due to the Washington D.C. trip. I plan on talking to him in person about the situation when I get the chance. Q: What would you tell others about the event? A: I went to last years appreciation banquet and to my knowledge nothing like this happened. Last years banquet went smoothly and was a lot of fun. This years banquet just so happened to be unorganized and I advise those who would like to go to another one double and triple check that Norman is aware that you made all the steps in the process to attend. Other then that I’m happy I was with my Cayuga Records family and we made the best out of a terrible situation. Many club officers and members voiced their concerns at the most recent Senate meeting; approximately taking 30 minutes to voice all of their complaints and issues with how they were treated by Lee to how they did not receive their awards. SGO President Steve Brewer apologized to all who were affected by the mistakes but ultimately came back to the point that Lee was in charge and did not ask for any help from any SGO members.
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BIDEN AWARD RECIPIENTS: 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007 2006 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1984 1983
Caleb Slater Kelsey McLean Brittany Glassey Abigail Young Jamie Blumrick James P. Collins Natsha M. Lathrop Jessica A. Miles Christopher Peltz Joshua R. Cradduck Veronica Beverly Kimberly A. Adam Natalie Zajicova Mary R. Lovell Kiley A. Damick Catherine E. Maksymiw Rebecca L. Breeze Heather R. Otis Gerald E. Withers Christopher P. DeChick Sandra H. Kostrzewa Mary L. Woodman Thomas J. Fedor Susan D. Hearns Timan H. Nekritz Barbara Ann Homick Nagulinie Singanayagam Peter W. Lonsky Kristopher L. Russell
One of the CCC’s most prestigious scholarships, The Biden Journalism Award, is awarded this year to Telcom graduating sophomore Juliette Zygarowicz. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, photographer and one of the leading organizers of The Juliette Collegian Report, an Zygarowicz innovative video digest, Zygarowicz plans to attend Ithaca College in the fall.
THE HISTORY OF THE NEILIA BIDEN JOURNALISM AWARD December 18, 1972 was a tragic day for former Vice President Joseph Biden. It was the day he lost his young wife, Neilia, and 18-month-old daughter, Naomi, in a fatal car crash on their way home from picking out the family’s Christmas tree. Biden’s sons, Beau and Hunter, both just toddlers, were critically injured. The crash happened when the family’s car was broadsided by a tractor trailer near their home in Delaware. To honor Neilia’s memory, a scholarship fund was started in the late 70’s to be awarded to Cayuga Community College graduating students who will be continuing their education in pursuit of a career in Journalism. Why at CCC? Biden met his wife, a native of Skaneateles, while they were both studying at the University of Delaware. Neilia’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter of Auburn. The couple previously owned the famous diner in downtown Auburn, Hunter’s Diner.
FOR NYS RESIDENTS ATTENDING SUNY/CUNY SCHOOLS Starting this Fall, the Excelsior Scholarship provides tuition-free college at Cayuga Community College to families residing in NYS. The plan will be phased in over three years, beginning for New Yorkers making up to $100,000 annually in the fall of 2017, $110,000 in 2018, and $125,000 in 2019. Students must be enrolled in Cayuga Community College full-time and average 30 credits per year (including Summer and January semesters) to receive the funding. However, the program has built-in flexibility so that any student facing hardship can pause and restart the program or take fewer credits one semester than another. This requirement on students will encourage on-time degree completion. Finally, students are required to maintain a grade point average necessary for the successful completion of their coursework, and students are required to reside in New York State for the same number of years in which they received the award. The student does not need to be employed during this period. However, they cannot be employed in another state. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FULL-TIME college students residing in New York State. Average 30 credits per year (including Summer and January semesters). Required to maintain a grade point average necessary for the successful completion of their coursework. The program will be phased in over three years, beginning in Fall 2017. It would first apply to families who earn $100,000 or less, then to those who earn $110,000 or less in 2018 and eventually reaching $125,000 or less in 2019. The income calculation is based on federal adjusted gross income, as reported on federal income tax forms, for the student and their family. The student must have resided in New York State for 12 continuous months prior
to the term for which the scholarship is being sought. HOW TO APPLY Application will be available late May / early June.
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INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS CCC graduate Jim Collins ‘11 of Auburn, a Neilia Hunter Biden Excellence in Journalism Scholarship Award winner, holds the plaque The Cayuga Collegian purchased in honor of all of the awards’ recipients dating back to 1983.
FULTON CAMPUS Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. Room F167 11 River Glen Drive Fulton, NY 13069
AUBURN CAMPUS Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. Admissions Office, Room M265 197 Franklin Street Auburn, NY 13021 In two free public information sessions, Cayuga Community College is giving families an opportunity to learn more about New York State’s first-in-the-nation program that will grant free SUNY tuition to qualified students. The Excelsior Scholarship will be phased in by New York State over the next three years and will be available this fall for households making up to $100,000 annually; up to $110,000 in 2018, and up to $125,000 in 2019 and beyond. Please call 866-598-883 or e-mail admissons@cayuga-cc.edu for more information.
STUDENT SENATE NEWS By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief The final Senate Meeting of the semester had much less to cover, but each topic was discussed in depth. The first topic to be brought up was the annual Club Appreciation Banquet. A few of the club representatives brought up a few issues that came up at the banquet. The issues seemed to stem mostly from a lack of proper communication and organization. Newly-elected SGO President, Beijing Saleen, handled the situation, saying, “mistakes were made, but we will make sure that the next banquet is held differently.” It was also stressed by SGO leaders that, even though there was certainly a lack of communication, advisors should be involved in the clubs by talking to the club’s officers. The next topic discussed was the possible
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implementation of a GPA requirement for club officers. Since only 11 clubs were present at the meeting, they were unable to hold a vote, as 15 club representatives are needed. As of right now, there is no GPA requirement for students to become officers, but, if passed, a student must have at least a 2.0 to hold an officer position. Representatives shot this down, pleading that it would discourage students from joining clubs. The rule, as explained by SGO leadership, would be that if a student falls below a 2.0, they must vacate their position and the club determines how it will be handled. How it would be handled would go in the club’s constitution. The clubs will vote for the requirement via email.
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PHOTOS BY KODY FOWLER
CCC’s Telcom family gathers at APT to celebrate talented students By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief
Master of Ceremonies Steve Keeler, Director, Media and Telecommunications Programs; Chair, Humanities Division and School of Media and the Arts; and SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
Telcom professional and CCC grad Shaun Secaur
CCC students Jake Stuck and Zak Steele
There was a full house at this year’s Telcom Banquet, held at Auburn Public Theatre. With free food, live music, and awards given, family and friends were invited, along with Telcom students. The Telcom students were recognized for their work, and awards were given. For the 2016-2017 school year, the WDWN Radio Awards had several categories. For Best Production, Ed Vivenzio with the “Week in Review,” and Evie O’Conner with “WDWN Local Artist” both won with their respective shows. Zak Steele won both the Night Show of the Year with “The Rock-N-Roll Radio Show” and Golden Voice. Also winning a Golden Voice award was Mark Feocco. Closing out the Radio Awards was Personality of the Year, which was won by Zak Haines and Gavin Ellis. For the Communicator Awards, there were two categories. For Service to the Telcom Department, the winners were Kody Fowler, Mark Feocco, Evie O’Conner, Gavin Ellis, and Ed Vivenzio. The Award for Excellence in Audio Production went to Ryan Sheldon and Kody Fowler. The students from the department that were in Phi Theta Kappa were also recognized. Those students are Zak Haines, Michelle LaGreca, Brad Krueger, and Juliette Zygarowicz. Juliette was also the President of the club this past semester. There were quite a few awards given for TV Production. For Best Video Production of the Year, there were two nominees to go with it. The nominees were “Slay” by Mike Gagliardi, Ted Herbert, and Mark Feocco, and “Family Dinner” by Juliette Zygarowicz, Riley Howland, Michelle LaGreca, and Ryan Sheldon. The winner of the category was “Sabotage” by Zygarowicz, Howland, LaGreca, and Sheldon. For Best Music Video, the nominees were “Sabotage” by Zygarowicz, Howland, LaGreca, and Sheldon, and “Nightfall” by Dana Malcolm, Alan Sierra, and Brandon Perkins. The winner of the category was “Slay” by Gagliardi, Herbert, and Feocco. Best Narrative was “Family Dinner” by Zygarowicz, Howland, LaGreca, and Sheldon. Best Rap Music Video was “Nightfall” by Malcolm, Sierra, and Perkins. Best Comedy was “Save the Rich” by Duan Johnson and Zak Haines. For Best PSA, the nominee was “Break the Cycle” by Brad Krueger and Tyler Richardson. The winner of the category was “Wasted Love” by Gagliardi and Herbert. The
Best Promotional Video went to Gagliardi, Herbert, and Feocco. Best Short Comedy was “Save a College Kid” by Howland and Sheldon. Best Telcom Promo Video was won by Howland and Sheldon. Best Animation went to “Save the Trees” by Zygarowicz and Malcolm Huey. Singularly, Juliette Zygarowicz won Best Director and Ted Herbert won Best Cinematography. All of the videos mentioned will be playing continually in the glass display case next to the college radio station. These last five awards are permanent awards, the names of the winners will go on the plaques in the display case next to the radio station. The Mark Castiglione Commencement Award, given to those for outstanding and sustained contributions to the Telcom Department and to the college was given to Dan Kennedy, Zak Steele, and Jake Stuck. Next was the Telcom Faculty Award for Service to the Telcom Department. It is a commencement award, established in 1994 by Telecommunications Professor Steven Keeler. This award is presented to graduates of the Telecommunications Degree Programs who distinguish themselves by service to the department, excellence in production skills and/or exhibiting a willingness to serve as peer mentors. The recipients are selected by the Telecommunications faculty and staff. The winners were Brad Krueger and Bill White. After that was the Radio Advisors Award for Outstanding Service to the College Radio Station. This award was established by Telecommunications faculty serving as advisors to the Cayuga Community College radio station – WDWN. This award is presented to graduates of the Telecommunications Degree Programs who distinguish themselves by service to the college radio station. The recipients are selected by the Telecommunications faculty and staff. The winner was Zak Haines. The Telcom Audio Production Award for Excellence in Audio Production, a commencement award, was established by faculty members Steve Keeler and Mike Cortese to honor Telcom students in audio production. The winner was Michelle LaGreca. Finally, was the Nelia Hunter Biden Journalism Award. The winner of this award was Juliette Zygarowicz. Congratulations to the winners of these awards, and good luck to those graduating this year.
WDWN faculty advisor Jeffrey Szczesniak
CCC student Brian Thomas
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CCC student Ed Vivenzio
Professor Steven Keeler with CCC students Michelle LaGreca, Gabby Rizzo and Juliette Zygarowicz
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Cayuga’s Telcom Dept gave out its annual student awards at the Telcom Banquet on May 3, 2017 at the Auburn Public Theatre. The event is co-sponsored by the Telcom Dept, Radio and Television Guild, the Cayuga Records Club, and the college’s School of Media and the Arts (SOMA). Five are permanent awards recognized by plaques in the Telcom Award Display area. MARK CASTIGLIONE COMMENCEMENT AWARD For outstanding and sustained contributions to the Telcom Dept. and to the college Dan Kennedy
CCC student Duann Johnson
CCC student Brooke Dunn
Zak Steele
Jake Stuck
TELCOM FACULTY AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE TELCOM DEPT (COMMENCEMENT AWARD) Established in 1994 by Telecommunications Professor Steven Keeler. This award is presented to graduates of the telecommunications degree programs who distinguish themselves by service to the department, excellence in production skills and/or exhibiting a willingness to serve as peer mentors. The recipients are selected by the telecommunications faculty and staff. Brad Krueger
Bill White
RADIO ADVISORS AWARD FOR OUSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE RADIO STATION – WDWN This award was established by Telecommunications faculty serving as advisors to the Cayuga Community College radio station – WDWN. This award is presented to graduates of the telecommunications degree programs who distinguish themselves by service to the college radio station – WDWN. The recipients are selected by the telecommunications faculty and staff. Can be given as a commencement award or year-end award Zak Haines TELCOM AUDIO PRODUCTION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN AUDIO PRODUCTION (COMMENCEMENT AWARD) Established by Telcom faculty members Steve Keeler and Mike Cortese to honor the efforts of Telcom students in audio production Michelle LaGreca NELIA HUNTER BIDEN JOURNALISM AWARD Juliette Zygarowicz 2016-17 WDWN RADIO AWARDS BEST PRODUCTION Ed Vivenzio “The Week In Review” Evie O’Conner “WDWN Local Artist” NIGHT SHOW OF THE YEAR “The Rock-N-Roll Radio Show” Zak Steele GOLDEN VOICE Mark Feocco Zak Steele PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Zak Haines Gavin Ellis
CCC Telcom faculty member TV PRODUCTION AWARDS Mike Marano Best Video – Video Production of the Year Winner - Sabotage – Juliette Zygarowicz, Riley Howland, Michelle LaGreca, Ryan Sheldon Nominees: Slay – Ted Herbert, Mike Gagliardi, Mark Feocco Family Dinner - Juliette Zygarowicz, Riley Howland, Michelle LaGreca, Ryan Sheldon Best Music Video Winner - Slay – Ted Herbert, Mike Gagliardi, Mark Feocco Nominees: Sabotage – Juliette Zygarowicz, Riley Howland, Michelle LaGreca, Ryan Sheldon Nightfall – Dana Malcolm, Alan Sierra, Brandon Perkins Best Narrative Video Family Dinner - Juliette Zygarowicz, Riley Howland, Michelle LaGreca, Ryan Sheldon Best Rap Music Video Nightfall – Dana Malcolm, Alan Sierra, Brandon Perkins Best Comedy Winner – Save The Rich – Zak Haines, Duann Johnson Best Director Juliette Zygarowicz Best Cinematography Ted Herbert Best PSA Winner – Wasted Love – Ted Herbert, Mike Gagliardi Nominee – Break the Cycle – Brad Krueger, Tyler Richardson Best Promotional Video Winners - Ted Herbert, Mike Gagliardi, Mark Feocco Best Short Comedy Save A College Kid – Riley Howland, Ryan Sheldon Best Telcom Promo Video Riley Howland, Ryan Sheldon Best Animation Save the Trees – Malcolm Huey, Juliette Zygarowicz COMMUNICATOR AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO THE TELCOM DEPT Kody Fowler Mark Feocco Evie O’Conner Gavin Ellis Ed Vivenzio Award for Excellence in Audio Production Ryan Sheldon Kody Fowler Telcom students in Phi Theta Kappa Zak Haines Michelle LaGreca Brad Krueger Juliette Zygarowicz BEST PIZZA TOPPING - Bacon
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TWO CAYUGA STUDENTS FROM THE FULTON CAMPUS RECEIVE THE SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence honors State University of New York students who have best demonstrated and been recognized for their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, which may include leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service or creative and performing arts. The 2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence took place on Wednesday, April 5th at 2pm at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. Among this year’s recipients two outstanding Cayuga Community College students from the Fulton campus, Lisa Church and Amanda Deavers.
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LISA CHURCH Fulton, NY Math and Science SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher with award recipient Lisa Church of Fulton along with Cayuga Community College Vice President for Student Affairs Jeffrey Rosenthal.
Sue Witmer with CCC President Dr. Durant
AMANDA DEAVERS Fulton, NY Psychology
Fulton’s Sue Witmer retires After more than 33 years with Cayuga Community College, Sue Witmer ’90, Director of Fulton Operations, and Bills fan, retired at the end of November. She fondly recalled when the Fulton Education Center opened, and how quickly they outgrew its space; and the subsequent expansions to the Holy Family Location, Broadway, and now the River Glen campus. Sue participated in and led endless Fulton Campus activities and events over the years, such as the United Way campaigns and the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Fulton Campus. Among her many accolades she was a 2008 recipient of the ACC/CCC Alumni Award, and was named Oswego County Rotarian of the year in 2010.
Lisa not only excels in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA, but she is active on campus with SGO, PTK, and Tutor Club. Outside of school she is active in the community through personal health and fitness and she volunteers for the children’s volleyball league. In addition, she serves as a respite mentor at ISS providing extensive care And companionship to an individual with disabilities.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher with award recipient Amanda Deavers of Fulton along with Cayuga Community College Vice President for Student Affairs Jeffrey Rosenthal.
Presidential Scholar, PTK, Honors, Dean’s List, and Who’s Who student, Amanda Deavers also models and shares her talents as a CRLA certified tutor. On campus she serves as a leader as SGO president and treasurer as well as orientation leader and student ambassador. While active in many campus clubs, outside of school Amanda is involved with music as well as girls’ soccer, serving as coach and referee.
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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
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MEET THE CCC PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS cellor’s Award recipient. Brandon’s plan is to become a police officer, like his father, David A. Androsko ’89, another Cayuga Alum. In additional to being a Presidential Scholarship recipient, Amanda L. Deavers received the Faculty Association Scholarship, the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship, was named to the PTK Amanda L. Deavers All New York Academic Team, and was recently selected as a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Amanda in involved with the PTK, Tutor Club, Psychology Club, is Vice President of the SGO on the Fulton Campus, a student ambassador and orientation leader, as well as a math and writing tutor. Currently in the Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Sciences program with a concentration in Psychology, Amanda has maintained a 4.0 GPA and is planning to attend Brockport to pursue social work. Her goal is to become a pediatric oncology social worker. Currently enrolled in the Business Administration Program, Taylor Green has plans to transfer into the 5 year Accounting Program at Le Moyne College, where she has recently been accepted, and earn her MBA. She is an accounting tutor and a member of the Business Club, Phi Beta Taylor Green Lambda, and serves as
its treasurer. Taylor is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, and recently spoke at the Foundation’s luncheon. Alumnae Emma E. Jarvis ’16 received her Humanities and Social Sciences: Writing Concentration Degree at Cayuga last year and is currently taking additional courses to prepare to transfer to a 4 year school, “hopefully Cornell,” to study commuEmma E. Jarvis ’16 nications, with plans to pursue a career in public relations. Emma is the president of our school’s Creative Writing Club, and a peer tutor for math and writing. She also works with Professor Teresa Hoercher, Tutorial Coordinator of the Center for Academic Success, in a communications internship. Jenna R. McLaughlin is in planning to transfer to the University of Pittsburgh in the Fall where she will be studying Biological Sciences (pre-med), with her career goal to become a Pediatric Anesthesiologist. During her senior year in high school Jenna took courses at Cayuga; when she was informed
she was to receive a Presidential Scholarship, she said, “it made my choice to stay at Cayuga an easy one.” She is the Vice-President of the National Society of Leadership and Success, is a member of the Creative Writing Club and Phi Jenna R. McLaughlin Theta Kappa. Jenna is on the Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA and is part of the Honors Program. Lily A. Nelson is part of Cayuga’s new degree program in Physical Therapy and is hoping to attend Keuka College in their Occupational Therapy Program next Fall. In addition to being a Presidential Scholarship recipient, Lily is the Parliamentarian for the Future Business Leaders of America Club. She is also a tutor for English, Anatomy and Physiology.
Lily A. Nelson
PHOTOS BY GABBY RIZZO
Six CCC students were awarded a Cayuga Presidential Scholarship. The scholarship program is funded by the Cayuga County Community College Foundation, Inc. The Cayuga Presidential Scholarship program was established to reward outstanding students in Cayuga and Oswego counties, including students from Jordan-Elbridge and Skaneateles high schools. To be eligible for these full-tuition scholarships, students must graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class based on academic performance. Foundation Board President, Kelley Gridley, thanked the students for selecting Cayuga Community College. “I speak for the entire College Foundation Board when I say we are honored to play a role in your continuing education.” She reported that through Fall 2016, the Foundation has awarded more than $260,000 in Presidential Scholarships, sponsoring 73 students. Gridley was also happy to announce that the Foundation Board has decided to continue its support of the Presidential Scholarship for another cycle. “It is our hope that it becomes a permanent endeavor of the Foundation.” Cayuga Community College has become a legacy for the Androsko family. Presidential Scholar Brandon A. Androsko is currently enrolled in the Liberal Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Program. He chose Cayuga because it allowed him to work while attending College. His sister, Brittany C. Androsko ’15, graduated from Cayuga Brandon A. Androsko and was a SUNY Chan-
The moment when Harriet Tubman’s great great grand niece, Pauline Copes Johnson, sees the mural for the first time.
Harriet Tubman Mural crocheted CCC Rock Ensemble performs by artist and 150 volunteers By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief
Harriet Tubman was a remarkable woman -- after she escaped from slavery, the abolitionist helped hundreds of slaves escape from the south using the Underground Railroad. Therefore, it seems fitting that she’s being honored at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York, where a 32-foot crocheted mural is being dedicated to her and all of her many accomplishments. —Borrowed from Martha Stewart’s Blog
The Rock Ensemble, lead by Rick Balestra, had their concert last Monday in the Chorus room. For the performance, Mike Cortese filled in handling sound. The Ensemble, composed of vocalists Stefanie Mitchell and Robbie Cregg, guitarists Jimmy Minde and David Moore, bassist Ed Vivenzio, Mike Gagliardi on the saxophone, pianist Glynn Davenport, and drummers Zak Steele and Kody Fowler. They started of their set with “A
Hard Day’s Night” by the Beatles and “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult. After introducing themselves, they played “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago, and “We Belong” by Pat Benatar. They finished out the performance with contemporary rock, with Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down,” and Panic! At The Disco’s “House of Memories.” The Chorus concert will be held in the same room at 7pm on the 10th.
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