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Vol. 57 Issue 10
December 8, 2008
CCC Athlete Ejected from Game for Fighting By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
Spartans Take Top Prize at Tourney: MORE SPORTS PAGES 6-7
The Lady Spartans tourney ended in an unexpected way…with their leading scorer ejected from the game. Caitlyn Dillard was kicked out of the game after a fight broke out between her and a player from the opposing team, Laura Tissinger. While Dillard was ordered out of the gym, Tissinger was allowed to stay and finish playing in the game even though she had taken part in the fight, and reportedly had even thrown a punch. Two other Lady Spartans are suffering the consequences of the fight during the game. Sherri Stanton and Sam Race are suspended for two games because they left the bench during the fight. A time out had been called and the other players were already out on the floor. The three Lady Spartans will have to take their punishment during separate games due to the lack of players on the team. The team currently has only seven players on its roster. Five players are needed on the court during the game. Dillard will miss the team’s next
By Mike Ouimette, Staff Writer
By Alex Johnson, Contributing Writer
Front row (L to R): Ashley Gillis, Caitlin Dillard, Corissa Quattrini, Arielle LeBlanc Standing (L to R): Head Coach Jim Alberici, Ryan Iannello, Samantha Race, Shakeema Green, Ryan Reeder, Assistant Coach Jack Cunliffe, Assistant Coach Paul Pinckney
two games, one versus nationallyranked Mohawk Valley and the other is versus Clinton Community College. Sherri Stanton will then miss the next two games versus Word of Life and Jamestown Olean. Sam Race will miss the two games following those, the games scheduled against North Country and SUNY Delhi. The tournament however, wasn’t a complete loss. The Ladies ended up finishing second overall. Before the fight, the Lady Spartans fought through fatigue and held the lead 26-25 at halftime thanks to 10 first half points from Shakeema Green and 9 points from Dillard. After a back and forth second half, the difference came when the Raiders put together a 10-0 run over a three minute stretch late in the second half to build a 54-44 lead. The fight broke out after Cayuga cut the lead to 48-57. Without Dillard, the Lady Spartans had trouble coming back from the double digit deficit late in the second half and ultimately fell 50-61 for their first loss of the season.
End of the Paper Trail? Famous Auburn Brothers Return The offices throughout the college are beginning an attempt to go paperless. Using the website, Banner, is the first step of this attempt. For example, this fall the college did not print any class schedules. Instead, the information was placed on Banner. But the class schedules were not added to the website until the week before advisement. Professor Steve Keeler, of the Telecommunications Department, printed a single sheet of paper with all of the Telcom class schedules on it and posted it on the bulletin board outside of his office, in case students did not go onto Banner and look at the schedules. The Business Office at the Auburn Campus has made all of their bill payments electronically. If you have to pay a bill now, they will now teach you how to do it on Banner. Mike Pastor of the Registrar’s office had this to say, “Document imaging software that supports paperless processes. We are looking to include more offices in the next six months. Everyday we are trying
to convert more paper processes to electronic processes.” “I like using the Banner system, because I can get any of my information and only I can access it. On paper anyone can read the information,” Corey Huband said. Deedee Schlappi from Campus Services said “I think it is a great idea, but unfortunately not everybody jumps on. If they were to do it my way, we could cut paper use by a third. I would make sure that we’d use both sides of a sheet of paper, and only print in black and white.” “I think everybody supports the initiative to go as green and paperless as possible. We have been seeking less paper use here in Telcom for quite some time. We do that by having information available electronically, and using both sides of papers for tests,” Professor Keeler said.
World renowned pianists, Auburn brothers John and Richard Contiguglia, returned to their hometown for a special performance at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. After studying under the late Dame Myra Hess, who, by playing many lunchtime concerts at the National Gallery in London, was created a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), the brothers are among today’s most renowned pianists. With almost every classical music fan in the area attending the event, the church was packed to capacity. The show lasted about two hours during which the brothers played many different pieces including Robert Schuman’s Adante with Variations and a closing piece dedicated to their teacher Dame Myra Hess. The closing piece was not part of the original program, but the two brothers decided to give a rare encore performance for their home town audience. At one time during the performance, both brothers played together on one piano. Many of their pieces featured the lead melody switching between them. “The performance implemented a lot of techniques that I, as an aspiring pianist myself, would like to use,” says Kevin Cool, a CCC student from Auburn, NY. Cool described the performance as “remarkable”, “profound”, and “invigorating”. Cool said it brought
Richard & John Contiguglia, duo-pianists out many inner emotions and left a mark and quality of perfection that is rarely seen. The brothers told fans after the concert that the point of the music was repetition, chords, and structures that build upon themselves and that the alternating piano parts were for point and counterpoint expression.
CAYA to Host “Open Mic Afternoon”
Everyone is welcome to join C.A.Y.A. (Come As You Are) at their Open Mic this Wednesday, December 10th from 11:00am until 12:00pm. There will be Poetry, Freestyling, a Magician and an Acoustic Musician. You’re opinions will be welcome!
OPINIONS
Our New President... November 4th, 2008. The day that history was made. As many college students cast their very first electoral ballot ever, the talk of change was on their tongues. Would we have four more years of a Republican who policies were very similar to those of Bush, McCain voted with Bush over ninety percent of the time, or would have the first black president in the history of the United States? Well, you know which one came true. Yes, the time of change is upon us, and the majority of the college environment couldn’t be happier; “Obama is the change we need, we need to drastically reform our economic situation, the war and a lot of other things, and I think Obama is the man to do that. I’m glad he won,” says a CCC freshman and first time voter. The majority of votes for Obama were the younger generation, polls show. The younger generation voting numbers were up drastically this election, as well as youth participation in the campaigns themselves. With things like MTV’S Rock the Vote, and many young people just being fed up with the way they have seen a Republican president run the country for the
last four years, a liberal Democrat is the change many youth’s think is needed in Washington. “Personally, I can’t wait to see change in this country, I was by no means an Obama supporter, but I still voted for him because McCain is a Bush clone, and this country would most likely blow up if it were run the same way for the next four years,” said a twenty year old college student. With Obama’s liberal views on gay marriage, abortion, stem cell research, and a socialist economical position, he definitely is at a drastically different end of the spectrum than President Bush. The country is undoubtedly in for a change. “I’m mad that he wants to limit our guns, we have a right to bear arms, the second amendment, had he heard of it? Most of his policies are good, like withdrawing the troops, but I don’t like his views on gun control, it makes it hard for all the hunters out there,” said one hunter. So Obama 08, this country is in for one hell of a change. Good or bad? You’ll just have to wait and see. -Brandi St. John, CCC Student
Cell Phones: The New Addiction It’s hard to imagine how the world kept in touch before the creation of cell phones. It is also hard to imagine any society without any cell phones ever again. They are a wonderful tool becoming more and more a part of everyday life for more people everyday. Cell phones have almost become the only way to communicate and not just a way to communicate, and understandably so. When cells where first created they were almost exclusively for emergency calls. Now we have a whole slew of options available for cells. With these upgrades in cell technology it is easy to see why they have become so attractive to so many people. Cell phones have become more of extension of one’s arm as opposed to an emergency outlet. But what cell phone options do people really enjoy to use to most? To find out more the simple question, “what is your cell phone to you,” was presented to several
CCC students. Jake Young of CCC said that his cell phone was simply a connection. Another CCC student, Billy Harper, said his cell phone was an outlet to the internet, and also a good way to keep in touch with friends and family. The third CCC student, Stacy Rindfleisch, said she used her cell phone to stay in touch with friends mostly using texting. Greg Blackman, another CCC student, said he enjoyed playing the games on his phone to pass the time while he waited for his next class. Cell phones have more presence in today’s society than ever before, and with good reason. You can get online and check your Facebook account. You can call or text family and friends anytime, anywhere, anyplace. Perhaps play games to pass the time. It is a connection. No matter what your cell phone it to you, the use of these cellular devices is inevitable. They are the newest addiction. -Dustin Young, CCC Student
From the Editor-in-chief... Hey kids. The end of the semester is upon us and once again that means finals and catching up on that missed homework we’ve been putting off. And of course, who can forget the Holidays? The end of the semester is crazy for everyone! This semester has been hectic, but hey, we survived just like we’ll survive the next one. We did our best and that’s all that counts. I have had a great time working on the Collegian and at WDWN. They have definitely kept me busy. I look forward to next semester (not as much as Winter break though!). I’m hoping everyone will have a great time off and that you come back nice and refreshed and ready to go. I know I will enjoy this muchneeded time off. Next semester will be bigger and better seeing how that’s when most of the Banquets for all of the different clubs take place. Plus so many different club activities. It’s always nice to attend the different events and show your support for your fellow classmates. Our writers have worked incredibly hard this semester to bring you the paper that you are currently reading. And, I must say, they have done a pretty amazing job. Our advisor, Mary Merritt has spent endless nights putting it together and sending it to the printers; all of this is for you guys (well, it also helps with our degrees). I have enjoyed working with each of them, even our
newest writer, Miranda Coll, and photographer, Kelsey Brown who joined us not even a month ago. Remember that it’s not only your break, but all of the little kids will be having time off as well. So be safe and smart about your decisions this holiday season. Those of you who are registered for classes next semester, I‘ll see you back here in January!
Hi, my name is Kelsey Brown and I am the new photographer. I am currently in my second year as a Telecommunications major here at CCC and I absolutely love it. I host “Kelsey’s Two Hours Of FUN!” every Tuesday night at the college radio station so if you’re reading this you should definitely check that out. I live in Seneca Falls where I graduated from Mynderse Academy in 2007. I think pigs are the cutest animal ever and I will own one someday. I am secretary of RAT Guild, and am also an active member in the Cayuga Record Club.
Photographer Kelsey Brown
Meet the Staff of a TheCayug Collegian
Editorial Board
NATASHA KING, Editor in Chief JESSE CASES, Sports Editor ANDY BROWN, Assistant Editor MARY G. MERRITT, Advisor Staff MICHAEL OUIMETTE JOSH GLEASON KEVIN COOL MIRANDA COLL ZACH BELLERDINE KELSEY BROWN
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Natasha King Editor-in-chief
Staff Writer Miranda Coll
Hello, readers! I am Miranda Coll and I’m a freshman this year at Cayuga Community College. Iʼm majoring in liberal arts with a concentration in English - so you might say that this kind of thing is right up my alley. I do a lot of freelance writing - some for local newspapers, so keep an eye out! and my hope is that, eventually, I can turn it into a full-time job. I’m not sure, at this point, whether I want to go into English or music, but time will tell. For now, though, I’m having a great time writing for The Collegian here at CCC, working in a busy bookstore, and always looking for new things about which to write.
The Cayuga Collegian welcomes letters from its readers. Submissions must be in a word document on a PC formatted disc. Submissions may be edited for content or length. Submissions must include your name, address and daytime phone number. All letters to the editor are copied exactly and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Collegian office, its staff or advisors. All letters are simply the opinions of the writers themselves.
Community Shows Support for Auburn Coach By Josh Gleason, Staff Writer A man can be valued by how many lives he touches and affects throughout his life. It was no question at the recent benefit for the ailing Auburn High School swim coach, Rich Hamberger, how many lives the beloved coach has affected. The benefit was an event to raise money for a liver transplant that Rich Hamberger needs, and there was certainly no shortage of people. Tons of people came to support and help Rich. There were food and drinks for people to enjoy, along with plenty of entertainment, as well as raffles, bake sales, and items for auction to help raise money. “It’s outstanding,” said Dave Hamberger, Rich’s son and Cayuga Community College student. “I didn’t expect this many people to show up.” Dave was also kind of enough to tell us the process of the liver transplant that his father needs. “It takes sixty-eight hours to get it to him when they find one,” said
Dave speaking about the surgery. “(After the surgery) He will spend a month rehabbing and then he will have two weeks of twenty-four care.” Currently, Rich is at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, but will be going down to Florida soon. “He is more likely get a liver in Florida,” said Dave. Many former and current Auburn High School swimmers also came to the benefit. Two former Auburn swimmers and current University at Albany students, Mark Cool and Chris Graber, got a chance to see Rich along with many former and current Auburn swimmers who all traveled to visit him at Strong Memorial. “It was hard seeing him like that,” said Mark. “”He was more then just a coach to everybody, he was like a family member to everybody.” “Really good coach and everybody’s friend,” said Chris
Graber when he described his former coach. Chris also said Rich was “dedicated to swimming” and had fondly remembered his favorite amusing moment with him. “He cheered so hard once he threw his clipboard in the water,” said Chris. Chris said it showed his love for the sport and his team. Pat O’Donovan, a Senior Auburn High School swimmer who is being recruited heavily to swim at the college level for schools such as Clemson, North Carolina, and Penn State, said he had a good connection with his coach. “He spent so much time with us,” said Pat. “He stayed with us after practice. If I wasn’t working my hardest, I’d feel bad for letting him down.” Pat also said he really wish Rich was around for his senior year at Auburn. Matt Valvo, a former Auburn and SUNY Geneseo swimmer, said Rich was like a second father to him.
“He took me aside and had some strong words for me and told me to get my act together,” said Matt, referring to a time when he was struggling with his academics. “He made me love swimming. Thanks for everything and thanks for teaching me.” Rich’s work wasn’t just appreciated by his swimmers. His family also showed great gratitude for what he has done. “He could do his job and still manage a home,” said Dave. “He works really hard and is a perfectionist.” It’s nearly impossible to truly measure somebody. But, it’s not hard to realize what a great person Rich Hamberger is due to the many lives he has so positively affected. Anyone interested in making a donation to Rich Hamberger can send a check to: Rich Hamberger 34 French Avenue Auburn, NY 13021
Furniture Upgrade By Miranda Coll, Staff Writer In case you’ve been too busy taking notes in class to take note of your surroundings, you might want to look around and notice that most classrooms have recently been outfitted with entirely new desks and chairs. With bigger writing surfaces and comfier, more ergonomic chairs, many students agree that the new furniture is a definite improvement. Students in Professor Hamilton‘s 10 AM Introduction to Psychology class expressed their preference for the new furniture. “I like these,” said freshman Raquel Frazier, leaning back in one of the new bright green chairs and putting her feet up on the bar under her desk. “They’re really nice,” she smiled. One student, who wished to remain anonymous, commented that “… the new chairs and bigger desks are much better for taking naps in class!” Well, maybe not that comfy… but you get the idea. Professors, too, are appreciating the change. Professor Valdina, who teaches American and World
Literature and English 101 and 102, says of the new furnishings—“I really like them. There’s more space and it makes the room look much nicer.” They do, indeed. The larger, more spacious desks are much more conducive to note-taking than the old-fashioned tiny writing spaces that were connected to the chairs. Now students have much more room to spread out their books and the separate pieces of furniture mean that the workspace is easily customized to each individual student’s preferences. It is much easier to pay attention in class when you’re not trying to ignore how uncomfortable the chairs are. They also make the rooms appear larger and brighter: the desks sit further apart and the vivid green chairs liven things up a bit. Professors and students alike across the college give this new furniture and brandnew look an A+. Now if we could just convince them to paint the walls something other than white…
Graduating This Semester? By Kaylee Petrosino, Contributing Writer It may seem a little soon to be thinking about graduation; however, students who plan to graduate in December of 2008 have a few things to do to make sure they get their degree on time. First students need to pick up a Degree/ Certificate survey form. Forms can be picked up in the Registrar’s Office, located in M243. The form is easy to fill out and should be handed back into the Registrar’s office upon completion. Next, academic advisors strongly recommend that students meet with their assigned advisor, to make sure they have all their classes completed and have met their chosen degree
program’s requirement. In addition, it is important for students to check with the business office, or online the colleges Banner website to make sure there are not any holds on their diploma. Holds would be put on degree, if a student had library fees due or overdue tuition bills. Students planning to transfer to a fouryear school will also need to make sure all holds are taken care of immediately to get transcripts and records sent to their prospective school. Although, there is not a graduation for December graduates, students who graduate now are still invited to participate in the May 2009 commencement ceremony. However,
there is a Commencement Ceremony held on December 12 in the student lounge. Students who have met all requirements for graduation for Fall 2008 and do not attend the commencement ceremony will received their diplomas in the mail. Diplomas are sent to the address last provided by the student, so it is important that on the Degree/ Certificate survey, that students provide their current address. Graduation is an exciting time for students. Students are urged to take these small steps to insure the transition to a job or to a four-year college goes smoothly.
December CCC graduated are invited to participate in a Commencement Ceremony held on December 12 in the student lounge.
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Smoking at CCC
Overpriced Books
By Michael Reyes, Contributing Writer
By Srdjan Rackov, Contributing Writer
Cayuga Community College allows smoking. It is a privilege smoker like that nonsmokers hate. Smokers say they love the convenience of being able to step out side and light a cigarette. Nonsmokers say they hate the fact that every time they step outside of the building, they are forced to breath in a big puff of smoke. “Smoking is a nasty thing to do”, says Bobbie Brown a non-smoking student here at Cayuga Community. “smoking makes Cayuga Community College seem lower.” Brown Doesn’t like second hand smoke, “There is no need for smokers to stand right
Colleges all over the country are selling books at prices that are just downright ridiculous. Books for one semester may run a student between $400-$500 dollars. Just one semester! Cayuga Community College houses a book store for students to buy the books that they need for the classes they are taking. Even though most of the books are required, some students end up not buying books because they just can’t afford to pay for them. “I’m taking Criminal Justice in college, and my books were way overpriced,” said Artur Voro, a TC3 freshman. “I tried to find the books at a cheaper price on the Internet, but I wasn’t successful in finding them.” Voro says, “If colleges want students to learn and be able to be successful in the courses they take, then they need to think about finding ways to lower the prices of books so
outside of the door way where people constantly walk by.” Brandon Black will be attending Cayuga Community College for the first time next semester. “That kind of activity is totally and completely unnecessary.” say Brandon Black. He says it doesn’t change his mind about attending Cayuga next semester. Cayuga Community Colleges student Dylan Snyder is a smoker. He believes smoking right outside the building doors should not be allowed. “There should be a more designated smoking area so that non-smokers know where to avoid,” said Snyder.
that students don’t struggle to pay for them. Some books are offered at lower prices if they are ones that have been owned by previous students of that class. Even though they are sold at a cheaper price, the price difference between a new and a used book is about $20-$30 dollars cheaper. “For the two years I’ve been going here, I’ve spent about $900 dollars on books alone,” said Denise Mooring, a student majoring in education at TC3. “In my freshman year, I was told that I had to buy the new edition mathematics book because the old one was out dated. I paid so much money for the new edition and found out later that the old edition book was just like the new one, only cheaper.” Denise Mooring says when she transfers to a different college she will “Pay closer attention to what she spends her money on.”
The Earth is not your ashtray...
Put your butt where it belongs!
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London Experience in Media Arts
By Kevin Cool, Staff Writer
The London Trip is going to be another great time for students and faculty on this International Trip. Having been offered since 1988, many students have gone and some people have gone a number of times as non students, taking the Theater part as their preference. The Intercession 09 Trip begins January 1st to January 14th 2009 , taking a bus to Newark Airport in New Jersey and flying Virgin Airlines. The cost of the trip is $2849 with increments of $300 on October 15th and November 1st, and balance due by December 1st of 2008, to secure flight planning and accommodations. Linda Damato in the Community Education/International Education Office handles all the planning for students and public enrollment. Information is there help people to be prepared to travel to London , England. Passports and baggage requirements are necessary to make the trip easier on those students who haven’t traveled before, to make them aware of the guidelines that the airlines request and to give the students time to ready themselves for the travel.
Steve Keeler is the Director of the Media Arts portion of the trip, having gone on the Intercession Trip for the last 21 yearsm, helps students in the Telecommunications Department enroll and lets them know first hand how beneficial the trip can be for those in the Electronic Media and Media Arts Program. He said,” There is about 100 students going.” The programs that offer this 3 credit course are Art, Criminal Justice, Business, Nursing and History along with the Telecommunications Department.. The program offers a, “balance between what you might call the travel parts of the program and then the actual disciplinary parts of the program, the media part of the program,” Keeler said. “We do a half day bus tour of London, we do a bus trip to Bath and Stone Hedge, and we do a boat trip down the Thames River to Greenwich, to give the students a general cultural experience of London and England.” There is also time for students to see London on their own. “Then there is specifics to the actual program, we’ll visit the BBC,
we’ll visit the newspaper, we’ll visit the National Theater so to give a nice broad overview to the media,” says Keeler. The Media Program is in conjunction with Monroe Community College which gives the department two instructors to travel with the students. Tom Proietti is that other instructor who is the Chairman of the Education Department in Monroe . All other departments have one instructor going on the trip. There is a scholarship to assist a student in this course, the Ruth Pencheon Memorial Scholarship, usually awarded to a Theater student applying, and if not received by them it goes to another in the International Course. The scholarship is $930. This year the scholarship was awarded to Kevin Cool. It may be too late to join the course for time constraints, although it is offered each year during the intercession of Fall and Spring Semesters. What you can do as a student or graduate, is apply next year for the course and scholarship
Discrimination: What to do CCC’s Best Kept Secret
By Allie Leogrande, Contributing Writer
By Diane Ruhl, Contributing Writer
Did you ever feel like you were being discriminated against because of your race, sex, or age? Did you know in that there is a place right here in Auburn that reaches out to all those who feel they’ve been mistreated? It’s called the Human Rights Commission and has been in existence for many decades. The purpose of the Human Rights Commission in Auburn is simple: to provide support to anyone in the community who feels his or her rights have been violated. “The Human Rights Commission also acts as a resource. It helps with translations and provides a lawyer if needed,” stated Gwen Jones, longtime member of the commission. “Most people get confused and think the commission is only for black people, but it’s available for all people in the community.” President of the commission, Fred Richardson, stated, “It’s simply to help people, whether it concerns laws of the state or the country.” With the recent election, Jones was pleased that more people were willing to participate, especially the young people. “This election crossed racial bounds. I don’t think the young population voted for Obama because of the fact that he’s black, but because they realized that we need change.” The election focused on uniting America, which seems to be good for the cause of human rights. It seems that there is finally a generation that is more
Cayuga Community College’s student run radio station, WDWN Win89FM is Auburn’s best kept secret. The station is located in the basement of the college’s technology building. It puts out three thousand watts of Alternative music and runs commercial free. The station can be heard throughout Auburn and many of the surrounding towns. Many people in Auburn or nearby communities don’t even know Win89FM exists or they won’t listen because they don’t like the music played. Bill Taylor, a resident of the town of Owasco says, “(I) would listen if (they) played some Country/Western music.” Maybe a night shift DJ could do some version of a southern rock show.
understanding of social problems and differences. Perhaps this generation will be responsible for a decrease in human rights violations. CCC students should be aware of the Human Rights Commission. “If someone is treated unfairly, at least they know they have an option: call the Human Rights Commission,” explained Executive Director Merritt Fletcher. He continued to say that people always have the chance for the first step in upholding their rights. When asked what students at CCC should be aware of concerning the commission, Jones described that it’s a resource for younger people or older. There are legal services offered for various situations, such as off-campus students having private landlord issues or needing help with historical papers. All three members emphasized that the committee is here to help and that those at CCC should be conscious of that. Although it is great that there is a commission dedicated to defending those with discriminatory complaints, the ultimate goal is to create a society in which such an agency is not needed. However, until that time comes, the Human Rights Commission will continue to ensure that all people are treated fairly. For more information call (315) 2522929. Office hours are MondayWednesday 9-12 at: Westminster Church 17 William Street, Auburn
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On the other hand, there are some who have heard of and listened to the radio station and like it. “They don’t play the same songs over and over like other stations. It’s hard to get bored of the music on Win89FM,” says a resident of Conquest who wishes to remain anonymous. Students say they like the station because it is a good place for new rock artists to get their first real break. The radio station plays new music from emerging artists from all over but puts emphasis on local artists. A resident of Port Byron, Rick Russell admits, “I listen to the station because they play new music created by local artists. I like the fact that local artist are getting an opportunity to have their music heard on the air.”
This Christmas, Give Back
By Miranda Coll, Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again, and most of us are so focused on making cookies, sending out cards, and of course finding that perfect present. It’s easy to get so caught up in it all that we forget about the most important thing this season - the Christmas spirit. Don’t be a Scrooge this holiday - there are plenty of ways that you can help out the less fortunate right in our own town. Whether you’re looking to donate a little cash or a few hours of your time, there’s a local volunteer opportunity to fit your style and budget. We’re all familiar with the loudly ringing bells and red kettles associated with the Salvation Army, but have you ever considered doing more than dropping a few coins into the kettle? The Salvation Army is almost always seeking volunteers, and if you’re not sure about going it alone, they welcome you to bring a few friends along maybe sing some Christmas carols! A few clicks on their website, http://red kettles. org lets them know that you’re interested and you’ll receive a phone call in under 48 hours and a friendly person on the other end will help you decide when would be best to volunteer.. If that’s not really your thing, a local
homeless shelter, the Chapel House, has been needing help for a while. What better time to give than right around Christmas? There are posters on virtually every bulletin board on campus - just give the number listed there a call and they’ll set you up. If you just can’t fit it into your schedule, you can still help by donating any amount of money, nonperishable food items, warm clothing, or items like toiletry kits or heavy blankets. And hey, you’re cutting down on clutter while helping someone else out at the same time! There are plenty of other ways that you can volunteer locally this season - too many to completely list in this article alone. But if you take a few minutes to flip through the phone book, there are many food pantries, churches, and homes for the elderly that could use a little extra help this winter. Of course, you could also just shovel your neighbor’s driveway for free or volunteer to baby-sit your younger brothers and sisters. So put your best smile on, get out there, and help someone. We all have a little good Samaritan in us. And that warm fuzzy feeling that you get from giving? It’s not just a myth - there’s really nothing quite like it.
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SPARTAN SPORTS
Lady Spartans Suffer Another Loss By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
After suffering their first loss of the season and missing their two leading scorers, Caitlyn Dillard to suspension and Corissa Quattrini to medical issues, the Lady Spartans looked to improve their record to 6-1 at home versus the 2nd ranked team in the nation, Mohawk Valley Community College. M.V. came out firing on all cylinders trying to put the undermanned Spartans away early. After falling behind 8-0 early, Cayuga went on a 6-0 run to close the gap. At the 6:33 mark of the first half the lead had increased to 8-15
before the Lady Spartans went on a 9-4 run to close out the first halfʼs scoring and went into halftime down just 17-19. Cayuga played one of their best halves of the season but ten missed free throws cost the Lady Spartans a halftime lead. After putting together their best half of play all season versus a great M.V. team the Spartans came out and tried to capitalize on the momentum they had built in the first half. Unfortunately M.V. had other ideas. After a 13-2 run the M.V. lead had quickly swelled to
19-32, but the Lady Spartans fought back with a 10-3 run of their own in which Shakeema Green scored 8 points during the run and helped close the gap Fatigue set in late in the second half as the Lady Spartans were playing with just five players and had no subs. M.V. capitalized and countered Cayugaʼs with another run. This time the 12-3 spurt gave M.V. the lead that would remain double digits for the rest of the game. The final score of the battle of regional powers was 43-55 with
Mohawk Valley ultimately beating the undermanned Cayuga squad despite a valiant effort all game long. After the game Cayuga coach Jim Alberici said “I have never been more proud of a group of girls than I was tonight”. The Lady Spartans fell to 5-2 on the season and will be missing leading scorer Caitlyn Dillard for their next game versus Clinton Community College.
Lady Spartans Back on Top! By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor After the Lady Spartans second straight loss they would go on the road to battle a good Clinton Community College team. After finding themselves down 54-60 with just 4:00 left in the second half the Lady Spartans went on a 13-6 run and a Shakeema Green free throw with 5 seconds left gave the Lady Spartans the lead they would need to preserve the 67-66 victory. Playing their second straight game without their two leading scorers Caitlyn Dillard and Corissa Quattrini, the Lady Spartans looked
to Shakeema Green to pick up the scoring, and she did so. Green had one of the greatest performances in Spartan history netting 39 points in the win, along with 11 rebounds, 7 steals and 3 assists. Ryan Iannello also chipped in with 19 points, after being held scoreless versus Mohawk Valley. The Lady Spartans next game came on Monday December 1st versus Jamestown-Olean Community College. With the return of leading scorers Caitlyn Dillard and Corissa Quattrini the Lady Spartans blew
out Jamestown 83-59 to improve to 7-2 on the season. Dillard and Quattrini led Cayuga with 24 points apiece in the win. Ryan Iannello and Shakeema Green also chipped in with 12 points apiece. After the win over Jamestown-Olean, the Ladies would play again on the 2nd of December versus Word of Life College. The Lady Spartans quickly raced out to a 20-4 lead in the opening minutes of the game and increased their lead to 63-12 at halftime. It was by far the Lady Spartans best offensive performance of any half
this season. Caitlyn Dillard led the first half scoring with 19 points and also contributed 9 steals after sitting out the opening ten minutes of the half. The Lady Spartans continued to score in the second half and ultimately won the game 102-34 after Sam Race hit a 3-pointer as time expired. The 68 point victory shows that Cayuga is a force to be reckoned with this season. The Lady Spartans next home game will be January 4th 2009 versus Herkimer Community College.
What’s Up with the NFL? By Zach Bellerdine, Staff Writer
Washington Red Skins’ Sean Taylor died after a botched robbery took place in his own house.
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Hard to imagine a year ago at this time the NFL World was mourning a loss of a current player. Sean Taylor died after a botched robbery took place in his own house one night. He was shot by the robbers when they heard commotion in his room and died later on from the effects of the gun shot wound itself. Who would have thought a year to this weekend another NFL player would be shot- by himself accidentally and yet the NFL is still curing from the Taylor passing. Plaxico Burress of the New York Giants shot himself in the thigh at a night-club accidentally and could face charges due to him being unlicensed. However the security of each player’s life is something that has been a topic since Taylor passed away. ESPN The Magazine did an article in their past issue on player safety and incidents that have occurred over the year or so involving guns off the field. So what is it that makes these players such a threat off the field? It starts with the green stuff. A rookie minimum of salary in the NFL is $285,000 a year, while each year it increases by over $110,000. The thought of a player carrying around some of that money in his wallet can
be an intriguing vision for someone looking for trouble. Another thing is their crowd, while Taylor had cleaned up his image after his child was born Taylor originally had his problems with his crowd of people he was hanging out with off the field. Each player that is in the NFL has always had to work for that, but friends, money, girls and other “objects of class” have been given to them. The crowd they hang out with might not be the safest or even the cleanest. So by hanging with them players tend to risk their images and even their lives off of the field. Taylor had been involved with gangs so after he was shot the initial thought was “past catching up to him.” One of the most scariest thing to a player is a mental off of the field might just be a fan or stalker in some cases. Fans tend to go the distance to meet their favorite player. Finding them off of the field isn’t easy, but pointing out a football player by his size and body can be pretty easy. So when a fan sees him it turns out to be a perfect chance to go and talk with that player, but how does the player know what type of person he is? He doesn’t and shouldn’t have to fear for his life whenever a fan comes up for an autograph, picture or just to
talk football with him for a few.. Fans need to realize that each player is a person just like them. That player has worked hard for what he has on and off the field. It wasn’t handed to him like some things. Some fans feel that a player “owes” it to him. Saying “I buy your jersey and I go to the games. Therefore I pay for your salary.” That maybe true, but is that a good enough reason to scare a player or threaten their lives? Each player must understand that they aren’t protected by their celebrity status. Some players have taken advantage of that privilege like Adam “Pacman” Jones and Michael Vick, while others go out and keep a low profile. Other players tend to go out, but be safe and smart. They might bring a bodyguard with them and not do things that can get themselves or others in trouble. In the long run, the NFL is still working with their security system of keeping players, coaches and family members safe from harm, but part of that starts with the player’s own knowledge of what is right and what’s wrong.
SPARTAN SPORTS Spartans Place First in Tournament By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
Front row (L to R): A.J. Hobson, Ryan Crane, Jamell Slater, Justin Sterling, Sean Desimone, Hezekiah Davis, Marquis Agee Standing (L to R): Assistant Coach Tony Borges, Assistant Coach Tony Piscitelli, Terry Harrison, Dashawn White, Isiah Watkins, Jovoun Webb, Rahammod Trotter, Nick Neville, Vance Kelley, Head Coach Marcell Fisher
Close Call for Spartans By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
Fresh off of their Spartan Classic Invitational Championship, the Spartans of Cayuga Community College set out against their next opponent, Mohawk Valley Community College. Playing their third game in four days, fatigue set in early as the Spartans quickly fell behind 7-0 in the opening minutes. Vance Kelley opened up the scoring for the Spartans with his first 3-pointer of the game to make the score 7-3. Mohawk answered Kelleyʼs shot with an 11-4 run to build their lead to 7-18. Back to back 3-pointers by Dashawn White and Justin Sterling cut the Hawks lead to just 5. The hawks then went on to out score the Spartans by 7 points, building their halftime lead to 27-39. The highlight of the game came just a minute into the second half, after a Jovoun Webb basket cut the lead to 10 the Hawks T.J. Davis blew by his defender and landed a thunderous right handed dunk which sent the Hawks fans into an uproar. Surprisingly the dunk seemed to energize the Spartans as a 14-2 run quickly tied the score at 43-43
after Terry Harrison capped off the run with a basket and drew a foul. After the Hawks reclaimed the lead the Spartans once again fought back and saw their efforts pay off as a Vance Kelley fast break basket gave the Spartans their first lead of the game 6665 with 3:01 left in the game. The Hawks once again capitalized with a 9-2 run that built their lead back up to 6 points with just less than two minutes left. The Spartans kept fighting but after a missed Hawks free-throw 1.9 seconds left on the clock and down 7678 the Spartans could not complete the comeback and fell to the Hawks to make their record on the season 4-3. Playing their next game on the road the Spartans dropped their second game in a row to a tough Clinton Community College team 63-76. The loss dropped the Spartans record to 4-4 on the season as well as 1-3 on the road.. Good news for the Spartans is their next two games will be played at home on December 2nd and 3rd versus Word of Life College and Jamestown Olean Community College.
College Chorus to Perorm By Kevin Cool, Staff Writer
With Christmas coming and the public concert in the Irene Bisgrove Theater is only sure to be a success. The concert is Tuesday December 9th, at 7pm , and the students have put a lot of energy in making the concert a show you donʼt want to miss. The show will go on, weather permitting. To end the events for the chorus, is caroling at the CCC Cafeteria on Wednesday December 10th during student’s activity period 11am-12pm. If you miss the concert, you can attend the a cappella event and join in singing along or be there to support your college peers in this joyous event. Songs that are old time favorites are Joy to the World, Carol of the Bells, Silent Night, Hark the Herald, Away in a Manger and others to spruce up your spirit. The Jazz Ensemble is another group of singers from Chorus that consists of performers Martha Reutlinger, Natasha Lathrop, Sandra Bushnell, Briana “Bree” OʼConnell, Cailin OʼDonnell, Tim Barber, Drew Young and Corey Huband.
Amy is conducting the Vocal Jazz Group and Mike Cortese is conducting the Jazz Ensemble. Their concert is Thursday December 11th at 7pm in the CCC Theater. A Solo Concert for Music 261, Vocal Solo Performance is on Friday December 12th, in the Music Suite at 7pm. This is also an event not to miss if your inclined to hear some fine renditions of some favorite songs these solo performers have worked on throughout this semester. Amy Bellamy is the instructor of the chorus, which meets during student activity period, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11am to 12 pm . The CCC Chorus members are Sopranos- Marie Angus, Natasha Lathrop, Jessica Pote, Martha Reutlinger, Natasha Roof, and Jolene Burch. Altos are Sara Driscoll, Kathryn McCann, Briana “Bree” OʼConnell, Cailin OʼDonnell and Sandra Bushnell. The Men are Kevin Cool, Tim Barber, Alex Meal, Corey Huband and Drew Young.
The Spartans of CCC left all smiles on Sunday November 16th. After narrowly escaping Niagara Community College the night before, the Spartans took the trophy with a convincing 86-72 victory over FultonMontgomery Community College. It was the Spartans second victory of F-M in 8 days and proved a better win than their narrow 78-73 victory on November the 8th. Leading the Spartans to the tournament championship where Jovoun Webb and Justin Sterling were both named to the All Tournament Team. In the Spartans first round game versus Niagara, both teams came out sloppy and Cayuga managed only 29 first half points but held Niagara to just 27. The visitors came out of halftime on a 7-0 run to take a quick lead. The Spartans found themselves trailing the majority of the half but their hard work paid off when a Vance Kelley 3-pointer after a time out gave the Spartans a 70-68 lead with less than a minute to play. After a Niagara travel the Spartans
quickly capitalized to make the score 72-68 with time running out, a quick steal and assist from Vance Kelley to Jovoun Webb sealed the victory for the Spartans 74-70 after a late Niagara basket. Meeting the Spartans in the Championship was FultonMontgomery. F-M had to fight for their spot in the championship game, overcoming a 17 point deficit versus Tompkins-Cortland Community College. The Spartans raced out to a 47-35 halftime lead as Jovoun Webb scored 15 first half points and never looked back, coming away with the 86-71 victory even after leading scorers Vance Kelley, Jovoun Webb and Terry Harrison all fouled out in the second half. Between both teams there were 61 free throws shot in the second half alone. The Spartans improved their record to 4-2 with the two tournament victories with their next game coming on Tuesday November 18th at home vs. Mohawk Valley.
Orange on Winning Track
By Zach Bellerdine, Staff Writer In an age marked by change the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team sure has changed from where they were last year. Last year for the Orange was the last time that they were ranked in the top 25 in the Nation. Now a year later they are No. 20 in the coaches poll and No. 16 by the Associated Press. In the past week they defeated two top 25 teams including defending National Champions Kansas in Kansas. In the O r a n g e game against the Jayhawks they were down 53-41 heading into the second half, but things turned around and got Syracuse on the right track. Jonny Flynn displayed himself as the best point guard in the nation, while leading his team back. Prior to that game the Orange had battled back in a game that previously would have been a loss. They played as a team and made plays together.. Now as they went to take on the defending National Champions in a rematch of the 2003 NCAA National Title game the Orange came out on top again, but this time it took longer then 40 minutes to decide the winner. With just six seconds left Flynn hat a game-tying three point basket to tie the game up and send it into overtime. That
was where the Orange took over again and controlled the tempo onto their way for their fifth win on the year. The Orange had some worries as to whether or not they would have too much confidence heading home to the Dome to take on Virginia. However the change between this year team and last was this time down in half for the third time in the weekbrought s a m e results. A come from behind win and a huge game for Andy Rautins. “If we had lost it was my fault,” Orange head coach and Hall of Famer Jim Boehiem said. Blaming himself for the scheduling of a tournament and then a game at the Dome against a tough team in a day of rest, but the recipe was cooked to perfection. On Monday for the first time in over a year the Orange earned themselves a spot in the top 25 coaches and Associated Press. Their first test was Colgate and the Raiders were an exam at best. Paul Harris sported a ‘fro with 22 points and a huge 85-51 win. This years Orange have made their change in a world of change and it’s still only getting better.
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