Cayuga Community College Auburn & Fulton, New York
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Vol. 59 Issue 4
CAYUGABriefs
Fulton Campus Still Seeking a Make-Over
Juvenile Arthritis Is No Walk in the Park: Benefit for Local Teen To Be Held Oct. 30
Friends of Kayla Dudden, (pictured on the right), a senior at Auburn High School who suffers from a rare form of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), will hold a benefit for her from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Ukrainian National Club, 113 Cottage Street, Auburn. The event includes a pasta dinner along with musical entertainment provided by local bands. A 50-50 raffle will be held at $2 per ticket with t-shirts ($12) and bracelets ($2) also available. Besides cutting the family’s monthly medical treatment and travel costs to New York City, proceeds could give Kayla, who now uses canes to get around, the chance to get a dog from New Life Mobility Assistance Dogs, of Moravian Falls, NC. When Kayla was 11, she first noticed symptoms that led to years of hit-and-miss treatments. She went from doctor to doctor until she met Dr. Thomas Lehman in New York City, who gave her condition a name--Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). The disease has no cure and is often misdiagnosed. Her advanced condition defied conventional treatment. Painful injections and low doses of chemotherapy helped, but she’s still searching for a perfect combination. The arthritis attacks Kayla’s organs and could kill her. Her peripheral vision and mobility have both diminished. “...For those of us who struggle every day just to get out of bed, it’s no walk in the park,” Kayla said. “JIA already took away my childhood, but I’m going to do everything in my power to keep it from taking my future, too.” Admission tickets for the event at $10 each are on sale at Cayuga Community College (Financial Aid Office), Auburn High School, and at UPS, 144 Genesee St., Auburn. Direct donations can be made to the Kayla Dudden Fundraising Account at M&T Bank, 237 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY 13021. For more information also contact Ashley Casper: a21casper@yahoo.com, or 246-0618.
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October 26, 2010
by Angela Wornick, Staff Writer
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS: CCC’s Criminal Justice Club participated in the state-wide “Turn the State Purple” day, by encouraging as many CCC students and staff as possible to wear purple last Wednesday, October 20th to show their support of the campaign. To see this how much purple is in this photo which was taken in front of the main building on CCC’s Auburn Campus, visit The Cayuga Collegian’s Facebook Fan page at http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10017468005297 9&id=557095677#!/pages/Cayuga-Collegian/319968596977
GOODS FOR SOLDIERS IN AFGANISTAN: The Sunday Program’s Sociology Class collected medical supplies and personal items for soldiers in Afghanistan. The soldiers are brothers and a husband of students in the class. “We sent out 2 large boxes of medical supplies and other goods. The class donated many items as well as the college community from both campuses,” said Professor Maureen Erickson.
Cayuga Collegian Hires New Editors The Cayuga Collegian is proud to announce the hiring of two new editors to lead the management of the student-run newspaper. Freshman and Telcom major, Kat Taylor of Auburn, was named Editor-in-chief. Freshman and Telcom major, Jamie Kat Taylor Blumrick of Auburn, was Editor-in-chief named Associate Editor. “I couldn’t be more proud of the team I have assembled to run The Collegian,” said Mary Merritt, Collegian Faculty advisor. “I am a disappointed that my original plan for an editor from each campus didn’t pan out. I received no applications from students at the Fulton campus to even consider.” “Luckily, we have a great correspondent from the Fulton campus, Angela Wornick, who will keep the readers up-to-date on happenings at the Fulton campus,” Merritt said.
“Hello Students! On behalf of The Collegian, I’m writing you to encourage you to get involved! The Collegian is the voice of you, the student, so everyone’s input is appreciated. If you are interested in submitting articles in a topic that interests you please send it Jamie Blumrick along, or feel free to write me with Associate Editor your ideas for feedback! If you need ideas of COLLEGIAN something to cover but OFFICE HOURS really want to report, let me know and I’ll get you KAT TAYLOR Tuesdays: 10:30-12 PM started. We’d love to Wednesdays: 1:30-2:55 PM have you become a part Thursdays: 10:30-12:30 PM of the team so please, DJ DuVALL, SPORTS join us!,” said Kat Mondays: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Wednesdays: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Taylor, Cayuga Collegian Fridays: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Editor-in-Chief.
Cayuga Community College is still real estate shopping in Oswego County. The college’s plan to purchase the former P & C grocery building at Fulton’s River Glen Square fell through earlier this year when a buyer ready with cash bought the site. Cayuga Community College President Daniel Larson says the plan was to turn the property into a centralized campus, athletic fields and student dorms. Presently, CCC operates a satellite campus in an old mall on West Broadway Street in the City of Fulton. The facility has 14 general classrooms, a distance-learning classroom, computer laboratories, a library, an academic support center, an art room, a bookstore and student lounge. “At this time, we are reviewing all possibilities since the River Glen purchase fell through,” explained President Larson. He says the college has publicized two months ago their request for proposals (RFP) from property owners in the Fulton area. “The Fulton campus needs to be located in the Syracuse-to-Oswego corridor. The City of Fulton is the logical center of that corridor. I think it provides the optimal location,” President Larson said. “Should another possibility arise, we would consider it carefully. For now, the intent is that we stay in Fulton.” President Larson says they’ve received several responses to the RFP issued by the College. “We’re reviewing them carefully, to understand fully the positives and negatives with each one. From that review, we’ll know which proposals warrant further consideration. So, yes, new properties are being considered,” he said. President Larson is confident that a new property solution will be found which will allow the College to complete the project within nine to 12 months. “If all goes well with the next steps in our process, it could be late 2011 or, more likely, early 2012, before we are in a new location,” he said. When the Fulton students were polled about which amenities that would like to see a new campus include, most answered they would like a cafeteria, a weight-room, a recreation room and a day care center. “These are the kind of items that led us to search for a new campus location, one with room enough for expansion now and over several years,” said President Larson. “To provide a full college experience, we want to offer these items to our students. The continuing growth of the Fulton campus means that these items will be added as needed and as resources allow.”
THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS
Business Classes Get Insight Into Small Business Ownership from Local Retired Bank Executive By Amy Valente, Business Instructor
This year, CCC’s annual Leadership Retreat at Lake Placid had the greatest number of students attending. The numbers included students from both campuses.
Oc tober is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS month. The CJ club suppored this event by organizing, displaying and workingatablenexttotheFoundationOffice last week. The table had various posters and pamphlets on domestic violence as well as a small portion of the t-shirt project. The t-shirt project is a healing project for victims of violence – domestic or sexual – where they display their healing and grief on a t-shirt as part of their counseling process. The students are selling awareness pins and jelly bracelets throughout the month of October for $1. All of the proceeds will go to the Domestic Violence program(s) of Cayuga County. opdv.state.ny.us/public_awareness/ dvmonth10.html. In the photo, L - R, Mackenzie Tupper, Danielle Bliss, William Wahl and behind them Jamie Groom.
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The Tutor Club will be hosting an event known as the Prom Dress Project during the week of November 1st through November 7th. The purpose of this project is to collect gently-used prom dresses, donated by members of local communities, and sell them in Spring 2011 to high school students for a low cost, making prom affordable for everyone. All of the money raised will be donated to local and national charities. For more information, please contact Teresa Hoercher at 255-1743 x2289 or hoercht@cayuga-cc.edu.
Editorial Board KAT TAYLOR, Editor-in-chief JAMIE BLUMRICK, Associate Editor D.J. DuVALL, Sports Editor MARY G. MERRITT, Advisor Staff KAYLEIGH STEVENS - FULTON ASHLEY GILFUS - AUBURN ANGELA WORNICK - FULTON CRYSTAL WOLFE - AUBURN JIM COLLINS - AUBURN KATHY LAWLER - AUBURN CHRISTOPHER LEHMAN - AUBURN KAT TAYLOR - AUBURN PAUL FARINELLI - AUBURN KEITH DAVENPORT - AUBURN MICHAEL MOSLEY - FULTON
Bob Steigerwald, retired President of Cayuga Savings Bank and alumnus of Cayuga Community College, visited three business and management classes on September 27 & 28. After retiring from the bank with 40 years of service, Bob turned his attention to various nonprofit organizations, including the local Unity House and Meals on Wheels. Currently, Bob volunteers as the Co-Chair of the Auburn SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) office and helps would-be entrepreneurs determine what it takes to get started in a small business. SCORE (www. score.org) provides free and confidential counseling services and offers a variety of seminars to assist small businesses. Bob came to visit the classes to share his knowledge in addition to getting the word out about SCORE. The students were amazed at Bob’s knowledge of business and really took his tips on small business ownership to heart. Among Bob’s tips are the following: • If you want funding from a lender to start a business, be sure you have good credit! This is the main factor that banks will look at to determine whether they will lend to you. A credit score of 750 or above is recommended. Be sure to review your credit report annually. You can obtain the credit report for FREE online from Equifax (www.equifax.com), TransUnion (www.transunion.com) or Experian (www.experian.com) . In most cases, you will be charged a nominal fee to obtain your actual credit score itself. • If you are looking to start a business, you should join any trade associations or networking groups that might be associated with this industry or field. You can build relationships this way and get advice from others in your field.
• Before you embark on a small business, you must be prepared. Bob distributed a Business Concept Fe a s i b i l i t y Assessment that can be used to help you assess whether your business idea is feasible. The SCORE office has copies of this document. • The number one reason why small businesses fail is inadequate cash flow. Bob provided advice on how to plan the funding of your business by considering start-up costs, operating costs and your personal budget. Additionally, he advised that you be realistic about your projected sales. You should always be aware of your market to stay ahead. • The two most popular forms of small business ownership are DBA (Doing Business As) and LLC (Limited Liability Corporation). A DBA must be filed in each county that you plan to do business in, whereas an LLC must be set up in each state that you plan to do business in. There are advantages and disadvantages to each form of business ownership. Be sure to understand this before you embark on a new small business. • As a small business owner, you will need BAIL – Banker, Accountant, Insurance Agent and Lawyer. These experts can help to ensure your success. You can’t expect to do it on your own! Bob’s visit was timely for the students since their semester-long project involves the creation of a business plan for a fictitious company. Several students in these classes are actually considering starting their own small businesses at some point, so Bob’s visit helped to build the connection with SCORE for these students who may seek some advice from SCORE in the future.
An Apple a Day May Earn You an A Tutor club members, Sophomore Scott Johnson and Sophomore Wynter Phillips were in the main lobby on the Auburn campus selling apples as a fund-raiser. Students were encouraged to buy apples for their favorite teachers. The apples were donated by a nearby orchard. The pair had was two hours into the sale and they had already sold more than one-hundred apples. The apples were delivered to the teachers later last week.
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SPARTAN SPORTS CCC Women Complete First Season of Volleyball by D.J. DuVall, Sports Editor
Front row (L to R): Brandi O’Hara, Emily Lockett, Janiqua Fletcher, Jessica Tidd, Janice Myles Standing (L to R): Heidi Armstrong (Head Coach), Atira Hepworth, Kaylee Hamberger, Jerilyn Lawyer, Ashley Bailey, Natosha Howe, Lisa Kimak
The Cayuga Community College women finished out their inaugural regular volleyball season Tuesday, October 19, with a loss to Corning Community College. The team’s overall record for the season was 2-16. Coach Heidi Armstrong honored the five team members who played their last home game in a Spartan uniform Tuesday. Jerilyn Lawyer, Brandi O’Hara, Ashley Bailey, Janiqua Fletcher, and team captain Jessica Tidd, all received gift bags and a commemorative plaque before the game. CCC dropped the first game 25-5, but turned it up in game two with a 25-19 loss. In game three, the CCC women came from behind, but Cornell held strong in the end to complete the three game sweep 25-22. Cayuga Community College added
volleyball to its growing list of athletics this semester. Women’s volleyball hadnot been offered at CCC for many years, so when the idea came up last spring, supporters of the program weren’t sure if there would be an interest. Athletic director Pete Liddell says when the email was sent out informing students of the plan, there was an immediate response. A brand new floor was even installed in the Gym before the season kicked off in September. After a successful first year, Cayuga hopes for a strong Women’s Volleyball program for years to come. If you’re interested in joining next year’s team, contact Pete Liddell at 315-294-8861. Or you can email him at liddell@cayuga-cc.edu.
CCC Men and Women Basketball Schedules CCC MENS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2010 Date Opponent 11-02-2010 CCC at Fulton-Montgomery CC 11-06-2010 CCC at Roxbury CC Tournament Boston, MA 11-07-2010 CCC at Roxbury CC Tournament Boston, MA 11-09-2010 CCC at Alfred State College 11-13-2010 Spartan Classic (vs. Niagara) vs. CCC
Time 8:00 p.m. 12 and 4 p.m. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
CCC WOMENS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2010 Date Opponent 11-02-2010 CCC at Fulton-Montgomery CC 11-06-2010 CCC at Roxbury CC Tournament Boston, MA 11-07-2010 CCC at Roxbury CC Tournament Boston, MA 11-09-2010 CCC at Alfred State College 11-13-2010 Spartan Classic (vs. Niagara) vs. CCC
Time 6:00 p.m. 2 and 6 p.m. 1 and 5 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Not all Pumpkin Patches are Created Equal
By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief
The best kept secret on where to get the best pumpkins and more fall bounty is quickly becoming a must for Halloween enthusiasts. Out past Skaneateles in Marietta, New York, Tim’s Pumpkin Patch has everything, and the prices aren’t anything to be afraid of. For starters, Tim’s Pumpkin Patch has U-Pick Pumpkins for only two-dollars each, for starters. There’s also plenty to do for the whole family, too! Tim’s Pumpkin Patch has turned a simple trip to pick a pumpkin into a fun, allday experience, which is becoming an annual tradition for many. This year there’s a petting zoo with several animals you can feed and pet, including an amazing 1,000 lb. pig. Walk over the troll bridge where you can look down and see a two-headed troll, just another part of all the Halloween décor at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch. Once across and inside the re-fitted barn, your kids can play in a large play area filled with, (not those plastic balls), but grain. There are items to peruse and purchase here, as well as snacks and hot dogs. Then you won’t want to miss going down past the witch, who is rocking herself mad on your way to the “Fossil Find”, where people can dig up genuine fossils to take home with them. Passing the rows of beautiful gourds, and pumpkins of colors not just orange, but white too; you’ve arrived at the hay bale maze. Inside the hay bale maze is
completely pitch black and it’s instantly easy to get lost. Using your hands and the other lost souls’ screams for direction, you eventually find your way to crawl out the exit. Quite fun! If you enjoyed that, there’s also a corn field maze, which you can end with picking a sunflower for dollar if you like. Next you should try a horse-drawn wagon ride to rest your feet for a spell. Nearby are all the lovely pumpkins ripe for choosing yourself. Do you like a long, twisted stem? Or do you prefer a round pumpkin with perfect orange flesh? Tim’s Pumpkin Patch has acres upon acres for you to go exploring to find the one that fits your specifications to set upon your porch until carving time this Halloween. Hungry? You will be after roaming for your Jack-O-Lantern-to-be or just purely from breathing in the heavenly aroma of all the treats to be offered by Tim’s. One stand offers Pumpkin Funnel cake, Apple Fritters, and Caramel Apple Blossom, hot or cold cider, coffee, and caramel popcorn. Not enough to satisfy your appetite? The Harvest House Bakery has anything and everything, from festive crafts to donuts (including their renown apple cider), cookies, pies, coffee, and other assorted goodies like “Witch Sticks”, “pumpkin chocolate chip muffins”, and “pumpkin bread” to name a few. Want to go? They’re open seven days a week, 9 am - 6 pm (Labor Day-Halloween). Want to know more? Check out the website at: http://timspumpkinpatch.com/.
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CAMPUS CANDIDS
FULTON BOWLING NIGHT: (left to right) Bowlers Crystal Wolfe, Angela Wornick, Michael Butterfield, and Jackie Roof
STAR OF TV & FILM PLAYS TO A SELL-OUT CROWD AT CCC Ed Asner, motion picture and TV personality starred in a one-man stage production of “FDR”. The show follows the iconic president Franklin D. Roosevelt as he reflects on his years in the White House. This production was made possible through contributions to the CCC Foundation’s Cultural Enrichment Fund and the Ruth P. Thomas Arts fund.
CCC FULTON STUDENTS The Cayuga Collegian is looking for staff writers to cover news and events happening on the CCC Fulton Campus. Please email cayugacollegian@gmail.com
Literary Club Quote of the Week “Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt and dance like no one is watching.” -Randall G Leighton From Keith Davenport Everyone just needs to relax a little
Auburn Literary Club
COS MO’S
CORNER with Sarah Bunnell, Ray, Troy Graves, Shannen Eichler, and Josh Ingram PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL WOLFE
POETRY LOUNGE featuring the work of Michael “DooWiTTle” Widger
My Second Life
On my journey to my second life I think of all I’ve left behind. Failed love, Failed dreams. Fail. Fail. Fail. But here, in my second life, I can succeed. Here I am a new recruit. Fresh meat. The truth is, I’ve already made their mistakes. I’ve already felt what they will feel. But I must not expose the truth. I must hide behind a shell of charm, smile, and pretend to be one of them. Pretend. Pretend. And never reveal my rotten core.
Poor Girl (a response to the man haters)
Poor girl, who is far too busy being a victim to realize that she is victorious. Poor girl, who has tamed man to a desperate dog. Poor girl, who is lonely, for it has been five seconds since somebody has said that they love her. Poor girl, for whom war is waged, music is played, (hell) art is made. Poor girl, who never has to grow or change because there is always someone next in line to tell her she is perfect just the way she is. Poor girl, who is rich but empty.
Jim Collins
Ok, this week’s review is about our one and only cafeteria here at Caygua Community College’s Auburn campus. American Food and Vending is their name and ripping off the students is their game! I recently bought a slice of pizza at this wonderful establishment for $2.75. The slice in question was about four square inches. Are you kidding me? No toppings just cheese. C’mon man! Being an older student such as I am, I’m pretty sure that I make more money per week than just about all of the students in the building, and I find the cafeteria’s prices to be ridiculous. I can only imagine how the average student feels. A small cup of
coffee for $1.75? C’mon man! Do we really need Starbucks coffee? I’m sure there are those of you that love Starbucks (I’m a Dunkin Donuts kinda guy!), but in the interest of lower prices there are several other decent brands to choose from. I think it is shameful that American Food and Vending feels the need to put the squeeze on CCC students just because they have a captive audience. C’mon man! Anyway, on a scale of one to four Cosmos, with four being the best, I give the cafeteria half a Cosmo, and only because of its location does it get even that!! If I’ve ruffled some feathers with this article, so be it. Cheers!
THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS