Collegian Cayuga Community College Auburn & Fulton, New York
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Vol. 65 Issue 3 September 25, 2018
JEAN WRIGHT WALK/RUN STEPS OFF SEPT. 29TH
BLACKBOARD BACK ONLINE
By Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor
By Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor
CAYUGABRIEFS Attention all students and staff: Saturday, September 29, the college is hosting a walk/ run in memory of Jean Wright! The school does this every year, earning money toward Jean Wright the scholarship offered here. It will take place at CCC, with registration starting at 8 A.M. Gather your family and friends to join in for a day of memories and fun, while coming out to support a great cause. Sign up sheets are found on the bulletin boards along the halls in the Main Building on the Auburn Campus, or stop in the Financial Aid office for more information! We hope to see you there!
On Monday, September 17, an email was sent out to give students an update on Blackboard. As most staff and students know, this has been an ongoing issue the past few weeks. Students have had trouble getting on Blackboard off campus, SUNY’s server was hacked, and the investigation continues to find a solution. Director of Distance Learning, Brandon Davis-Shannon says Blackboard should be accessible on and/or off campus right now. However, he says due to the fact there are still issues with people trying to get into the server, there may be delays. Students are asked to check periodically their Blackboard accounts for course messages, announcements, and discussion board activity so they don’t miss anything. DavisShannon always recommends sending any message right through the college’s Outlook email; otherwise there could be delays receiving emails back. He says updates will be sent out when appropriate. Students or staff with any questions or further concerns can contact Brandon Davis- Shannon at any time.
NEW SAFE ZONES ON AUBURN CAMPUS
CAYUGA CUPBOARD IN NEED OF FOOD DONATIONS Volunteers at Cayuga Cupboard, the Auburn Campus’ student food pantry, report seeing a significant increase in the number of students visiting Cayuga Cupboard and they say they could really use some support in food and personal care item donations. If you are out and about this week here are some items that would be useful in the Cupboard:
By Autumn Brewer, staff writer
Shampoo/Conditioner Body wash/soap Deodorant Feminine hygiene products Toothpaste/Toothbrushes Donations can be brought to SH26 or to M213. As always, thank you for your continued support. —Toni M. Giannettino
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Milk Bananas Eggs Bagels Lunchmeat Cream Cheese Cheese Butter Yogurt Pasta Bread Apples Juice Oranges Meal kits (just add meat kits) Peanut Butter and jelly Cup of noodle soups
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A safe zone is a place where anyone can feel free to be themselves and safe from judgment. A safe zone can be anyplace from just one room to a whole establishment. These places can be essential to make students feel comfortable in the environment around them.
There are posters that show safe zones around the Auburn campus. There are some in the radio station, Black Box Theater and on Jerimy Blower’s office, (the coordinator of wellness and intervention services on both campuses). Jerimy Blower has made these posters of his own free will to inform students of where some of these safe zones can be found. He is also in the process of trying to have the college registered for the Pride Movement. This puts Cayuga on a list saying that this school is a safe zone for everyone, including the LGBTQ community. There is also talk of a gay straight alliance (GSA) club possibly starting soon. Blowers says hopefully with all these plans in motion, people will feel welcome to Cayuga Community College and to the wonderful community the students and staff try to create.
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Cayuga Community College Instructional assistant, Jeff Szczesniak, the award-winning staff adviser to Cayuga Community College’s radio station, WDWN, and two students left for Washington, D.C. over the weekend. On Monday, September 24th, the group were among 18 others from college radio stations across the counJeff Szczesniak try to meet with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his staff to discuss issues like net neutrality, copyright rules and the important of college radio stations.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Over the past few months, Auburn has been going through some major changes. The construction around town has created not only frustration, but is making it a lot harder for people to get to the places they enjoy. It is everywhere you go; no matter the time of day, the weather, or the location you want to go. Although many places affected by this matter are still open, it has become very frustrating to owners trying to operate their businesses; Pavlos restaurant located on York Street being an example. The same thing goes for people coming to and from that direction. Collegian Editor-in-chief Megan Swartwood says “I have to leave at least 15 minutes earlier than usual just in case I have to sit in traffic, due to construction delays.” On a higher note, Auburn will now have an Office of Tourism, located right by the YMCA, allowing visitors from out of state, and even local residents to have a better idea of what the City of Auburn has to offer. Expected to open in the beginning of October, don’t forget to stop by when its finished and learn more about the city where Cayuga Community College was founded!
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tional information you can locate in your Student Account. Lunch will be provided to those on a first come, first serve basis and names will be entered in to win gift cards to Wegmans or Barnes and Noble ranging from $25.00$75.00. Students are encouraged to attend this workshop.
This is the letter Jeff Szczesniak received inviting him and two students from Cayuga Community College to participate.
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AUBURN SGO NEWS Sierra-Joy Marissa Feocco AUBURN SGO SECRETARY
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Waffles versus pancakes has been a long debated subject. Both waffles and pancakes have been enjoyed for many centuries. Being invented in the 17th century, they have come a long way. Some people like their pancakes or waffles with extravagant toppings, while others just enjoy warm syrup and butter. However, there have been many arguments, many of which I have been apart of, based on this topic. In my opinion, pancakes are the supreme breakfast food. They soak up more syrup and anything else that I decide to put on them. Toppings such as whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate can be situated easier on pancakes rather than on the rigid tops of waffles. Pancakes are also a lot more enjoyable to make. They can be created into various shapes and artwork. Hearts or Mickey Mouse ears, like my father used to make when I was younger, are just examples of the endless possibilities! If you are on the waffle side of the debate, or you just like food, come to CCC’s “Waffle Wednesday’s”, which takes place every week in The Cube on the Auburn campus from 8:30-9:45 AM. For students, it is free and for faculty and staff it costs $2.00. Let The Collegian know your side of the debate! Do you enjoy waffles or pancakes more? Both? Let us know!
On September 26th at 11 A.M. in the Computer Labs (M330) on the Auburn Campus, Anne Walter (Student Success Advocate) and Brandon Davis-Shannon (Director of Online Learning) will be presenting a Navigating “MyCayuga” Workshop. This will include for students on how to read a Degree Evaluation, access Student Email, Blackboard Online, Financial Aid and addi-
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HOW I SEE IT...
NAVIGATING “MYCAYUGA” WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 26
PBL would like to have a Penny War with the other clubs on campus. The goal is to raise money for the charity of the winning club’s choice. Students would drop their pennies into the container of the club of their choice. Pennies add to the overall value; quarters, nickels, and dimes would subtract the value. It is encouraged for students to “sabotage” clubs by adding nickels, dimes, and quarters to their containers. It is the hope of PBL to have this war go on for the month of October or November. The winning club would get the money earned
from all of the clubs for the entire war and can keep half for their fundraising account and donate the other half to the charity of their choice. The clubs can decorate the containers however they would like (within reason) and they would be located in a common location for the entire month. If you are interested please get back to me as soon as possible There are also clubs that haven’t come and got the things out of your mailboxes in the SGO office. The documents in the mailboxes can be a very helpful tool for eat club. If you all could check those that would be greatly appreciated. Also, I NEED your club minutes from now on. If you do not comply with this your club will be put on probation. Please bring your meeting minutes to the SGO office, and place them on my desk being the one closest to the door. Thank you so much for your cooperation. Sierra-Joy Feocco SGO secretary
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master’s degree. But as she would say “Take it one step at a time.” Boatman says she is proud to join The Collegian this semester so she can express her creativity through her writing. She hopes to being something new to The Collegian this year. In Boatman’s free time she loves to listen to music and spending time with friends and family.
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Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Chianna Boatman graduated from Syracuse Academy of Science High School. Boatman is in her second year of Cayuga Community College. She expects to graduate in May of 2019 which is extremely exciting for her. Boatman says she is going to continue her path in life by continuing her education and pursue a bachelor’s degree inJournalism or even her
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FULTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WITH CCC Meet the first class in the new Early College High School program at Fulton City School District! Thirtytwo ninth-grade students are participating in the program, which is a partnership between the district, Cayuga Community College and the Oswego County Workforce Development Board. Students can earn a total of 48 college credits during their four years in the program, and can graduate with a High School Regents diploma and sufficient credits to complete an associate’s degree in information technology at Cayuga after one year of college. Good luck in the new program, everyone!
Auburn SGO Vice President Mallory Deviser, SGO President Carissa Rice, and SGO Secretary Sierra-Joy Feocco helped students to register to vote on Constitution Day.
COMMEMORATING CONSTITUTION DAY
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According to the website www.archives. gov, September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. The day also recognizes those who have become U.S. citizens. Learning institutions across the country often take the time to mark the occasion by planning and participating in patriotic activities. Both Cayuga Community College campuses participated by encouraging students to register to vote and remember national history. Students had a chance to win prizes by participating in a quiz hosted by Constitution Day speaker, Verdis Robinson who is the National Director of thedemocracycommitment.org, a public scholar and historian. Robinson even tweeted to his followers on Twitter about his visit to the college.
National Director of thedemocracycommitment. org, public scholar, and public historian, Verdis Robinson, (room center looking at monitor), conducts an event for students to commemorate Constitution Day. Robinson’s presentation was held on the Auburn Campus and streamed live to CCC’s Fulton Campus.
EXPRESS YOURSELF AT CCC’S CREATIVE WRITING CLUB By Austin Reals, staff writer Are you looking for a way to share your ideas in a friendly and supportive environment? Then the Creative Writing Club is where you need to go. Meeting Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M. in the library on the Auburn Campus, The Creative Writing Club welcomes all students to participate and share their writing.
Austin Reals STAFF WRITER This club is important because it helps students express themselves and help students put their thoughts out there. Students can show up and be in a friendly environment to share their writing with other students. The club is an outlet to let out your thoughts and feelings on paper and present them to others. “Writing is a way for anybody to convey their thoughts, ideas, feelings, in a clear away as possible,” says Mark Montgomery, English professor and one of the advisors of the club.
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The club provides free sandwiches from Subway. When you attend a club meeting, (and you don’t have to sign up just show up) writing prompts are presented and each participant has five minutes to write something based on that prompt. Then each member has a chance to share what they have written. Members have the opportunity to share their own work as well. At the end of the meeting, another prompt is given for members to work on at home and share at the next meeting. It is straightforward to join the club, all you have to do is show up. Motgomery says “The club is in its fifth year and the interest of the club came fromstudents who took creative writing and wanted to expand upon what they learned in that class.” “Students are expected to share, listen, have an open mind and be respectful,” says Montgomery. CCC student Carrie Roth is the vice president of the club. “It’s a fun place to talk about our writing and to get feedback from members.” Montgomery says he as heard nothing but positive things about the club. He says the atmosphere of the club is perfect for students to feel comfortable. Making the club the perfect place for students to share their ideas and to get free food as well.
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“Being a young comedian, Derrick uses his boyish charm and quick wit to connect with audiences all over, but it’s his awkwardness that keeps them laughing all through the night, making him a fan favorite wherever he takes the stage.” —Cayuga Activities Publication
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DERRICK KNOPSNYDER AT CCC
Students on the Auburn Campus enjoy the comic musings of visitng comedian Derrick Knopsnyder last Wednesday.
CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND THE ARTS (SOMA)
FALL 2018 EVENTS Cayuga’s School of Media and the Arts (SOMA) is proud to present these exciting events. All events are open to all members of the college community.
CAYUGA RECORDS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
September 26 - 5:30 PM Auburn Public Theater Featuring Cayuga Records New Artists Jarrett Swasey and Erica Perwitz
NATIONAL COLLEGE RADIO DAY October 3 - 11 AM AUBURN College Café Promotions and Giveaways
DRUM CLINIC WITH DAVID NORTHRUP October 15 - 3 PM– M157
CNY JAZZ ARTS PRESENTS
October 23 - 7:30 PM Multi-Purpose Performance Center (M157) The Birth of the Cool Revisited – The Music of Miles Davis
SOMA STUDENT TALENT SHOWCASE
October 24 - 3 PM - College Café SOMA students will perform music, poetry, fiction and non-fiction readings, and theatrical performances. SOMA Art students will be presenting their work. This is a fun event. Stop by and support our wonderfully creative SOMA students. Refreshments provided.
HARLEQUIN THEATER PRODUCTIONS The Room: An Evening of 6 One-acts Performances: Thursday thru Saturday, October 25-27 and November 1-3 - 8 PM Bisgrove Theatre, Auburn
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
December 3 - 11 AM - 12 noon New works by Cayuga’s student artists
EILEEN JERRETT - VISITING FILMMAKER SCREENING: “A NEW SOCIETY”
December 3 - 6 PM – Auburn Public Theater This new documentary from Eileen Jerrett (Brunell Visiting Artist 2014 and 2016) follows a passionate group of over 300 academics, as they create a series of ways to deal with the fallout of Climate Change. This effort both enormous and inspiring, is extremely important in an unknown future.
COLLEGE CHORUS CONCERT
December 3 - 7 PM - Multi-Purpose Performance Center (M157) Come down and listen to our student chorus perform in perfect harmony.
COLLEGE ROCK ENSEMBLE CONCERT
December 4 - 7 PM - Multi-Purpose Performance Center (M157) Come down to the basement of the Link Building and listen to this student ensemble rock out!
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SINGER-SONGWRITER STUDENT WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES
December 5 - 7 PM - MultiPurpose Performance Center (M157) Students from Maria Deangelis’ (Brunell Visiting Artist) songwriting class will perform the songs they crafted throughout the semester.
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