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Vol. 57 Issue 9
November 17, 2008
Benefit for CCC Teacher By Kevin Cool, Staff Writer
CCC OK with OBAMA? By Mike Ouimette, Staff Writer
What are the student and faculty’s opinions on the President-elect Barack Obama? “I don’t think he’s going to change much. Our economy is still going to go down; I think it will take more than two terms for the economy to recover. I didn’t really like either candidate, however, I do agree with Obama’s idea to raise taxes for the rich. There is some serious imbalance with the wealth in this country,” said CCC Sophomore Chano Sanchez. “I haven’t heard a lot about it. I heard he might start a little slow. I think it’ll be good for the country overall. I’m looking forward to that happening,” CCC student Casey Sears said. The staff in CCC’s business office had this to say: “I’m hopeful that it will be a good situation, but you don’t know what will happen.” Nancy Decker said. “It is a historic event that happened. He’s got a lot on his plate. I think the country needed a change, and we got it,” Penny Herrling said. “It’s a breath of fresh air,” Jackie Caputa said. “I think he’s a very clever diplomat, and that will serve him well in international affairs,” said SGO’s Alaric Robin. “In part, what I see is that he offers a departure from business as usual. It will take that kind of attitude and conviction to deal with the chaos Bush left us with. It will take creative methods to fix the economy
and wars. Because he is a rookie in Congress, he might be able to reach both sides of Congress because he hasn’t had time to make many enemies. At the same time, it feels very surreal being a history teacher and speaking on racism. It’s a truly historic period of time and it could usher in a stronger belief in equality,” CCC Professor Grube said. “I think he has the potential to be a really good President, but I don’t expect any sweeping changes,” said Doug Brill, chief engineer of the Telcom department. Not everyone had nice things to say of the President-elect. Some mocked him, others called him a terrorist. Some students and workers declined to comment because they didn’t have anything nice to say. So why did students vote the way they did? Was it because their parents wanted them to vote that way? “I voted for Nader because I didn’t trust the two main candidates. I voted the way I wanted to; I knew it didn’t matter, but it mattered to me,” said CCC student Corey Huband. “I didn’t vote like my parents did. My Dad voted for McCain because he thought Palin was hot. I voted for Obama because we needed a change,” said CCC student Allyssa Lalonde. CCC student Tim Harris said he “just felt McCain seemed more adapted to this, he was in Congress for years and he was in the military. He was a P.O.W. in Vietnam for five years.”
Telcom Television: Inside Government host Guy Consentino with Congressman Acuri
A benefit was held over the weekend for CCC Physical Education instructor Richard Hamberger at the Auburn Correctional Recreation Center on Franklin Street Road. The benefit was planned to help offset medical costs for a liver transplant; Hamberger is on a waiting list for a new organ and is home on sick leave from his duties at the college. Hamberger was diagnosed with liver disease last August. He spent a month at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester so doctors could monitor and treat his symptoms. Doctors have not been able to pinpoint the cause of Hamberger’s disease; although they say he is at a crucial point where the only option is a liver transplant. Hamberger graduated from Auburn High School in 1983. He studied for three years at CCC until 1986 before transferring to Cortland State. He graduated with a dual certificate in Physical Education and Special Education. In addition to his career at CCC, Hamberger also
at taught at BOCES for 20 years. A former member of the Auburn High School swim team, Hamberger went back to the pool to coach the team for 12 years. Hamberger’s wife works at the college in the Registrar’s office. They have two children, a son, David, age 19 and a daughter, Kaylee, age 16. Friends say it was a shock for Hamberger to be diagnosed with liver disease and it was an even greater shock when he learned he would have to have a transplant. IN recent years, the success rate for organ transplants has increased significantly. Friends describe Hamberger as a “Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Teacher, Coach, Mentor and Friend.” “Teaching is his profession, and what we as students can give to this person is our love and prayers and support at the benefit which will be a good turnout for our dear friend in need at this time,” said a CCC student.
Telcom Television By Mike Ouimette, Staff Writer
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Telecommunications Department of Cayuga Community College videotapes live shows, such as Sound Waves, Inside Government, and Beyond the Front Page. On Tuesday the 4th, the show that was produced was Inside Government. The crew who operated the studio equipment are all Telcom students. The team that worked on the show were: Katelyn Petrocci, as technical director; Adam Walborn, as floor manager and camera operator; Ryan Warner, as a camera operator; Diane Ruhl, as sound board operator; and Kelsey Brown, as graphics operator. The show’s host, Guy Cosentino, interviewed Chairman Roger Mills, who is currently in his first year as Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature. The first topic brought up was the new budget proposal for Cayuga County. “We made some decreases in spending. Met department heads. Sadly, we decreased funding for libraries by ten percent,” Mills told Consentino. Mills says committees will meet on the November 15th to decide on the new budget legislation. On November 18th, there will be a public hearing at which people can voice their opinions on the proposed budget. Mills says he hopes the legislature will adopt the new budget by December 20th. The second topic was about county facilities. “Is the county investing as much money as it should into its facilities to keep it
up to grade?” Consentino asked Mills. Mills says there are several items in the new budget planned to increase funding for several of the facilities. He says Roughly $7 million would be used to renovate the county’s mental health facilities. $5 million would go to the 911 Communication Center to upgrade its system and allow for better and easier communication. An additional $2 million would be spent to renovate the main office building at 160 Genesee Street. The third topic, though briefly mentioned, was about a new factory that may be opening in Cayuga County. Saratoga Cheese is attempting to open a factory here in Cayuga County and could provide up to 75 full-time jobs. Cayuga County was selected because it is abundant in its milk supply. Mills say its is not a definite, but an optimistic chance. The final topic was about Owasco Lake. Earlier last week, Mills and many other prominent figures, attended a symposium about the lake. “It’s in need of some more work, but it’s definitely getting better. We finally have a watershed inspector,” Chairman Mills said. He says there is talk about taking all of the manure from farms near the lake before it gets a chance to wind up in the water.He says currently, there are no watershed inspectors looking at some of the other sources of water within Cayuga County.
The Rec Room: Student Savior By Andy Brown, Assistant Editor Cayuga is a small college, duly noted, and there aren’t many places for students to go to hang out. Besides the ASC, the library, and the comfortably furnished lounges, where else can a student go? CCC’s recreational room, my friends, is where you go. The rec. room is located right next to the nurse’s office, above the cafeteria. It’s a large room with a big screen television, a ping-pong table that is used very often. Also, there are two pool tables that are also used constantly. Four televisions used for video games, and a ton of comfortable chairs are the things that round out the rec. room. It is a place where students can go with their friends and hang out; take a load off from the busy day that awaits them, or take a load off from the busy day that drained them. “It’s the pong that gets me,” explains CCC Frosh Alex Lewis. “The atmosphere of the rec. room mid-day, before class, is exciting.
Playing pong is the perfect way to make the day go by easier,” he continued. You can do more than just hang out in this place too. There are many tournaments held all throughout the year. With one ping-pong tournament already being played, there is a “Halo 3” tournament coming real soon, and a pool tournament after that. There also used to be concerts held in the rec. room, but not of recent. Nick Neville, center for the men’s basketball squad, likes the pong also, as well as the big screen. “After some nice pong playing and some “Sportscenter” on the big screen, the next class I have doesn’t seem so bad.” Either way there is so much to do in the rec. room, it is a shame to let your tuition you paid toward activities fees go to waste, so go meet some new people and play a little pool or ping-pong, the rec. room won’t disappoint.
Interested in Seeing the World of Media, check out R.A.T. Guild By Michael Speck, Contributing Writer CCC’s oldest club is located in the Telecommunications Department, and is titled the Radio and Television (R.A.T.) Guild. “It was established on campus in 1977 and Jeff Delbel was the original adviser,” says Steve Keeler, present adviser of the R.A.T. Guild. “It’s a great club and great way to see the world of Telecommunications,” says Mark Nowak, CCC Telcom student. Nowak says the Guild has several committees which can vary from year to year. This year’s committees include activities, fundraisers, and banquet committees. “I’d join a committee, but I don’t have the time,” says Nowak. “1997 was the year that R.A.T. Guild started having banquets; prior to that time there have been no banquets.” says Keeler. Keeler says the banquets were first planned in the Phoenix Building, in downtown Auburn and then they were held at Tinkers, a bar on the Westside of Auburn. Keeler says now the event takes place in the Auburn Public Theater in downtown Auburn. “All places support the Telcom Department, and it’s a nice way to end the year,” Keeler says there’s great food served, they watch the videos made by students during the semester, and he says it’s very fun.
Since R.A.T. Guild started, they have been doing many activities. The club in the past would make an annual trip for students to NYC. Now, Keeler says, the group travels to Toronto each year. “We visit media places, like radio and TV studios, and have lots of fun along the way,” says Keeler. The club also visits four-year schools, like the Park School of Communication at Ithaca College. Keeler says it’s a way to get students interested in transferring. The club invites guest speakers from all areas of telecommunications to speak in CCC or at meetings. Keeler says this is a great opportunity for students to learn what professionals do at work and get students interested in investigating possible careers in telecommunications. “This club gives people more knowledge of what we are learning. Unlike other clubs on campus, this one offers students places to see where they could work after they finishing school,” says Nowak. He says everything that the club does depends on what the students want to do. “That way the club advances as far as the students want it to go,” says Keeler. Telcom students are official members of R.A.T. Guild until they graduate. “It’s fun and it could help you find a job,” Keeler said.
NATASHA KING, Editor in Chief JESSE CASES, Sports Editor ANDY BROWN, Assistant Editor MARY G. MERRITT, Advisor MICHAEL OUIMETTE KEVIN COOL
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Alex Johnson, Student and Musician By Paul Sprouse, Contributing Writer Alex Johnson, a quiet but cool 19-year-old musician, who after a year of soul searching, is enrolled here at Cayuga Community College in the Telecommunication: Audio/Music production program. Alex was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He quickly moved with his adoptive parents, to Fillmore, New York ; a small town in the southwestern part of the state. Even as a young kid, Alex was always drawn to music, and is for the most part, a self taught musician who sings, plays guitar, electric bass, drums and piano! Johnson says he took lessons in the fifth grade and regrets that he didn’t pay more attention. While he doesn’t want to seem arrogant, or boastful, he says people tell him he is a good musician. A sample of Alex’s music is available at www.myspace.com/lexmusic. Alex say’s listeners beware he’s still working
out the kinks. After graduating from Fillmore High, he worked for his dad full-time in construction; all while trying to get a band together. He says he loves all types of music, but the style he plays he described as “melodic, spiritual metal” —spirit as in “spirit” not religion. After a couple of tries at putting a band together unsuccessfully, Alex said he decided to be practical and he enrolled at Cayuga Community College. Alex has his own apartment in Skaneateles and to help pay the rent he got a job at the Blue Water Grill. After only being in Central New York a month, Alex says he loves it here and that time is flying by. As far as a more long term goal, Alex would love to open his own music recording studio, and play his own music for a living. He added, the sooner the better.
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SPARTAN SPORTS Next Stop For Spartans? The Tournament!
By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
The Spartans of Cayuga Community College tied their win total from last year with a 78-73 road win versus Fulton-Montgomery Community College on Saturday November 8th. The Spartans played a tough game versus the Raiders but found themselves down 73-71 with just 16 seconds left in the second half. After a missed free throw by F-M, the Spartans raced down the court to convert a basket and drew a foul. After the converted free throw, the Spartans took a 74-73 lead with just
seconds left to play. After a quick steal on the Raiders’ next possession and a foul, the Spartans converted their free throws to increase the lead to three with just seconds remaining. The Spartans followed their converted free throws with another steal and a thunderous dunk by the team’s second leading scorer, Jovoun Webb. The Spartans’ leading scorer Vance Kelley also contributed a season-high, tying 24 points including six more 3-pointers. After improving their record to
2-1, the Spartans traveled to Alfred State Community College on Tuesday November 11th. The game did not go in the Cayuga’s favor as the Spartans found themselves down 40-27 at halftime and eventually fell to Alfred State 81-70. The Spartans missed the presence of leading scorer and outside three at Vance Kelley as the team went 2-16 from 3-point range and 27-80 on field-goals overall. Leading the Spartans in scoring with the absence of Kelley, were Justin Sterling with a career high
22 points, 9 assists and 6 steals, and Jovoun Webb with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Also chipping in were Chris Martinez, Rahammod Trotter, and Terry Harrison with seven points a piece. The Spartans’ next game will be Saturday November 15th versus Niagara Community College at 2 P.M. in the annual Spartan Classic Invitational. Also taking part in the tournament are Tompkins-Cortland Community College and FultonMontgomery Community College.
Raiders 15-5 in the overtime session to come away with the win. Leading Cayuga to victory was leading scorers Caitlyn Dillard with 22 points, 6 steals, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Corissa Quattrini with 22 points and a season high 19 rebounds. Shakeema Green also added a career high 13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists. Cayuga’s next game came on the road versus Division II Alfred State. The Lady Spartans raced out to an early lead and never looked back
improving their record on the year to 4-0 with an outstanding 18-point victory on the road 86-68. Once again leading the Lady Spartans in scoring was Caitlyn Dillard who tallied another 26 points to go with 6 assists and is now 4th in the region in scoring. Corissa Quattrini also scored 21 points and stayed at 7th in the region in scoring and pulled down another 11 rebounds and stayed at 3rd in the region in rebounding. Also with great performances
were Ryan Iannello with 16 points, all in the second half; Shakeema Green with 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals; and Ryan Reeder with 5 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. The Lady Spartans look to improve their record to 5-0 on Saturday November 15th versus Niagara Community College in the annual Spartan Classic Invitational. The Championship and Consolation games of the tournament will be played Sunday the 16th at 4:00 and 6:00 P.M.
Lady Spartans to Compete in Tournament!
By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
The Lady Spartans of Cayuga Community College improved their record to 3-0 on the season with a impressive 67-57 overtime victory on the road over Fulton-Montgomery Community College. With a 52-49 lead in the final minute of the game, a 3-pointer by the Lady Raiders tied the score at 52 with just three seconds left. Finding themselves in their first overtime game of the year. the Ladies stepped up and outscored the Lady
The Club for STARs* Intramural Basketball By Kevin Cool, Staff Writer
A club for non-traditional students is underway at CCC. Organizers say it is a great way for non-traditional students to meet and network with other non-traditional students at the college. The group of students participating represent a variety of ages. The Non- Traditional Student Club is for “Students Tackling Adult Responsibilities” (STARs*) while going to college. The club’s mission statement is ”…to provide emotional and educational support and generate social opportunities and act as a liaison for non-traditional students.” The group, underway since November of last year; is now planning activities reached by quorum to bring the club into focus on its objectives. Reaching out to all students, the club has no age or attendance requirements, although they hope to appeal primarily to the non-traditional students on campus. The club meets every other Monday from 11am to 12pm. The next meetings are planned for November 17th and December 1st in room R200 in the new addition of the main building. The support to have the Non-Trad Club is by the school’s funding for any other club and is geared to getting involved with those students to make this club benefit those who participate in their functions. One function that the club did was to get the vote out for those students unable to be involved in the SGO elections by allowing them to register to vote for those elections. Colleen Leontovich said,” Open time for voting…. So they would have time to vote while they were here,” at CCC. The Non-Trad Officers are President Allen Despaw,Vice-President Kimberly Patch, Secretary Colleen Leontovich.
By Josh Gleason, Contributing Writer
The Treasurer and SGO Senate Rep are vacant positions, ”it could be you.” The Director of Adult Learning, Janet A. Nelson has organized this Club with its Officers ”…to provide equal access to things for the Non-Trad.” With as many as 10 members it seeks to make students aware there is support in what you do outside of class. The opportunity came from the SGO budget of $600, to Janet’s desk and she felt it would be good to guide the Club in advisement. Suggestions to activities are open and can be given to Janet at her office of Adult Learning in the Main Building. So the main success is with the students getting involved in the Non-Trad Club. There is coffee served on Sundays to those students in class on those days because the cafeteria is closed and a good cup of coffee can get you through a long work load. Once the club meets on November 17th, the attendance is needed to reach more students that may be needed to give suggestions and inclusion to vote on agenda issues. Janet said,” The very next meeting is to set the master calendar for the year.” If you find yourself to be a Non-Trad Student, having many qualifications like singles on their own, married with children, been out of college for a couple of years or not having gone to college after high school may be the Club to get involved with. Now is the time to see if it is for you, get active and see if this club is the support you need, and set the agenda for this year’s activities. Your participation is needed and is to benefit you by being involved with CCC’s newly reorganized Non-Trad Club.
Can’t get enough basketball action? The Auburn City League begins Tuesday, November 18, 2008. The college division of the league features seven teams. Games are played once a week until March. The contests are scheduled for 5 PM, 7 PM and 9 PM. One team receives a ‘bye’ each week. Players say it’s a long and difficult road to the Championship, but it’s one that these teams are willing to overcome. The opening night slate of games for the Auburn City League features a 9 PM match-up between last year’s runner-ups, Daut’s, and a new team with high expectations, Sam’s Shoe Service. “I expect a championship this year. Anything else is unacceptable especially being runner-ups last year. The only way we can improve is by winning the championship,” said Mark Shaw, a member of the Daut’s team.
“…Anything less than a championship for our team is unacceptable,” said Neal Recckio, who plays for Sam’s Shoe Service team. Recckio says he expects to be a defensive presence this year. It’s clear that these players aren’t just out there to horse around. They want to win and are expecting to as well. “Basketball means a lot (to me),” said Recckio. “I haven’t played organized basketball since high school.” These players are determined to have fun and win. Many will fall short of their expectations, but one will rise to the top and be declared the champions through hard work and dedication. Neither Daut’s nor Sam’s Shoe Service seem to be lacking the confidence to make it all the way. The only question remaining is, who will end up on top?
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TUNE IN WITH CHANO SANCHEZ with Mike Ouimette
1. Soul Men was the final film for which other actor besides Bernie Mac?
This week I interviewed Chano Sanchez from Angels Beneath Me.
A. Isaac Hayes B. Affion Crocket C. P.J. Byrne D. Adam Herschman
Mike Ouimette: Who is in the band? Chano Sanchez: Dan and Jake play guitar, Ryan plays bass, Durb plays drums, and I sing. MO: What Genre is the band?
Movie Trivia Quiz
2. What natural color are Twilight’s Kristen Stewart’s eyes?
Angels Beneath Me
CS: We fit into the metal genre. We play loud angry music. We get a lot of aggression out through our music. MO: How did the band get started?
A. Green B. Brown C. Grey D. Blue 3. The first murder in the movie Burn After Reading takes place after how long?
CS: Dan, Jake, and I started playing together in our mid-teens. We played punk rock for a while until moving on to a heavier sound. After a few years and a few member changes, we picked up Durb on drums and Andrew on bass. After our first east coast tour we A. 30 minutes dropped Andrew and Ryan filled in for our second tour and has been with us since. B. 25 minutes C. 60 minutes MO: What has Influenced you? D. 90 minutes
CS: Our main influences are probably PBR and cheap whiskey. We are all influenced by 4. True or False: The sequel Madagascar 3 was confirmed months a very broad range of music. before Madagascar 2 came out. MO: How did you come up with the name? 5. The wind sounds for WALL-E’s world were provided by: CS: We were originally called Nothing Elegant. We wrote a song called Angels Beneath Me and shortly after we decided to change our name to that. A. Niagara Falls B. A fan MO: What are your current goals? C. Victoria Falls D. Browne Falls CS: Our current goals at the moment are to finish recording our new album here at CCC and then begin writing a new one. Our sound has been evolving a lot since our first release and we would like to get it out there for people to hear. ANSWERS: 1A, 2D, 3C, 4T, 5A
MO: Are there any shows planned? CS: At the moment, the only show we have planned is December 12th at Castaways in Ithaca. MO: Are you in need of any band members? CS: We are not in need of any members. We are very happy with the lineup we have right now. MO: Any final comments? CS: Hit us up on myspace and keep an eye out for our upcoming album and another one to come. Come out to our shows and have a beer with us and listen to angry music.
Contact information: www.myspace.com/angelsbeneathme
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