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CAYUGABriefs Cayuga CC to Host Free ‘Cayuga Reads’ Events Cayuga Community College will host four free events as part of the 2010 Cayuga Reads book discussion program. A joint project of librarians and educators in Cayuga County, Cayuga Reads offers the community a selected title every year for reading and group discussion. This year, instead of a single book, the program features three versions of a famous story with local ties. The titles chosen for 2010 are An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser, A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly and Murder in the Adirondacks: An American Tragedy Revisited by Craig Brandon.The first book is a 1925 novel based on a fatal love triangle that made national headlines in 1906. The second, published in 2004, recasts the event as historical fiction for young adults. The third, published in 1986 and released in a new edition in 2006, is a nonfiction account including more than 100 photos. All three books are available at area bookstores and libraries, including those at both Cayuga Community College campuses. The real-life character at the center of each tale is Chester Gillette, a young worker in his uncle’s Cortland, N.Y., factory who aspires to move up in society. When his secret trysts with coworker Grace Brown – forbidden by company rules – lead to her pregnancy, Brown pressures Gillette to marry her. He remains evasive, while rumors swirl about his liaison with a socialite to whom he plans to propose. Taking Brown to a summer resort in the Adirondacks, seemingly to elope, Gillette rents a boat under an alias. During their outing on the lake, the boat capsizes, Gillette swims to shore and Brown drowns. He claims innocence but circumstantial evidence mounts against him. Found guilty by a jury, Gillette is executed in the electric chair at Auburn Prison in 1908 at the age of 24. The 1951 movie A Place in the Sun offered yet another dramatization, starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters. Directed by George Stevens, the film won six Academy Awards and will be shown in a free screening as part of Cayuga Reads. Plans for this year’s Cayuga Reads program include these free public events at the Auburn campus of Cayuga Community College: Film Screening: A Place in the Sun, Bisgrove Community Theatre, Thursday, September 30, 7:00 p.m. Featured Books: Discussion, Norman F. Bourke Memorial Library, Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Lecture by Craig Brandon, author of Murder in the Adirondacks, Bisgrove Community Theatre, Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. Featured Books: Discussion, Norman F. Bourke Memorial Library, Friday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.
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Vol. 59 Issue 2 September 27, 2010
Health Insurance Coverage to Age 26?
Better check out your situation before scheduling an appointment Some of the major provisions of the new health care reform law went into effect last Thursday. The nation’s new health care law turned six months old September 23rd, reaching a milestone which carried with it some new benefits for Americans. However, exactly how the new provisions will be applied is making many confused. According to published reports, The Health Care Bill allows young adults to receive coverage from their parents’ health care plan until the age of 26. Experts are warning
that exactly when that coverage begins is not yet set in stone in every case and most likely will not be completely ironed out until 2014. “The specific rules for your particular coverage depends on your plan. Whether these new rules go into effect for you today or in 2014, you’ll need to ask your Human Resources people about that to be certain,” said Thomas Borchert, a health insurance agent. Borchert also warns that some employers’ health coverage plans have a calendar year from January to January, so you may
have to wait until the first of the year to experience the change. Young adults who work and receive health care insurance through their job could face even more confusion as they decide whether is better to stay with the plan their employer provides or to be covered under their parents’ plan. For Laura Watkinson, being on her parents’ health insurance plan until the age of 26 is a big sigh of relief. Watkinson is a nursing student. Without the new law, she CONTINUED BACK PAGE
STICKER SHOCK
COLLEGIAN STAFFERS ATTEND ANNUAL ACTIVITIES FAIR From left to right: Angela Wornick from the Fulton Campus, Ashley Gilfus, Kathy Lawler, Crystal Wolfe and Jackie Roof.
Collegian Student Leadership Re-Structured to Include Both Cayuga CC Campuses In a bold move to ensure both CCC campuses are equally represented in the college’s independent, studentrun newspaper, The Cayuga Collegian, faculty advisor Mary G. Merritt has split the former job of one Editor-inchief into two Co-editors, one to be hired on each CCC campus, one in Auburn and one in Fulton. “It will be an interesting experiment,” said Merritt. Over the years, Merritt and the Collegian staff have reached out to the Fulton campus, looking to find a Fulton correspondent. Participation from Fulton was inconsistent. “However,
once I learned that enrollment at the Fulton campus is nearly equal to the enrollment at the Auburn campus, I knew we needed to change how we gather the news so both campuses are represented.” Merritt is actively seeking applicants for both positions. Each editor is paid ten hours per issue. To apply, Merritt is asking potential candidates to email her at mgmword@ twcny.rr.com a short description of their writing experience and three samples of news stories they have written. The application deadline is October 11, 2010.
The Partnership for A Drug Free Auburn will be undertaking Project Sticker Shock this fall around Homecoming Weekend in Auburn, (October 15 & 16). Providing underage drinkers access to alcohol, even though you are old enough (21-yearsold+) to purchase alcohol legally, is a crime. A 2008 survey conducted by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) states that 40% of underage drinkers receive their alcohol from an adult, 21 or older. Organizers say Project Sticker Shock is designed to reach adults who might purchase alcohol legally and provide it to minors. During the week of October 10th, stickers warning about the penalties for furnishing alcohol to minors will be placed on multi-packs of beer, wine coolers, and other alcohol products that might appeal to underage drinkers. The group hopes the impact of these stickers will increase awareness that buying alcohol for minors is illegal and convince alcohol retailers to display permanent signs warning adults who buy liquor, wine or beer for minors is breaking the law. The project represents a partnership is looking for between youth, student volunteers. retailers, concerned parents To get involved, send and encourages an email to ebeck@ community partnershipforresults.org. activism.
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“ A formal education will make you a living….. Self education will make you a fortune “- John Rohn A new semester has begun. New and returning students roam the halls of Cayuga’s campuses. Welcome to all students, faculty and administration. It is a new semester of learning and a new semester of meeting new and old friends. We noticed new and updated areas of the campus. The staff has certainly worked hard to complete their tasks before we started. In addtion to new and different areas around campus, there are new and different techniques being utilized to educate, which all makes Cayuga a great place to be going to school. Now that the first day “jitters” are calmed, the bookstore dilemmas resolved, the trouble finding our classrooms has ended, we are all now ready to learn each of our professor’s rules and
regulationswhich of course, they outline in the“dreaded” syllabus. I hope to hear that we are all doing just fine, now. Cayuga has much to offer. I hope you took the time to visit the student activities fairs held on your campus. There are many exciting clubs to join. You should become involved…I think student activities are the 2nd component of the overall Cayuga Community College experience. We will be offering Although we all live busy lives, I ask you to take a moment and read Cayuga’s Mission Statement. (I have included it at the end of my message to the people of Cayuga. I think we all need to be reminded just how lucky we are to be a part of this college and all it has to offer for our futures. -Kathy Lawler
I hope the semester is going well for everyone so far. Now with everyone settling into their schedules, it is a great time to start Kaleigh Stevens getting involved in Fulton SGO your school. There President are numerous clubs at CCC, which hold many fun and exciting events and fundraisers. Participating in these clubs will help you learn many new things and help you make new friends. It also shows your school spirit. The clubs that the Fulton campus offers are: Anime Club, Art Club, Criminal Justice Society, Drama Club, Early
MeetTheCayugaCollegianStaff DJ DuVaull
I come from a small town about 25 miles north of Auburn and five miles south of Lake Ontario. I am currently in my 2nd year at CCC earning a degree in Liberal Arts and I’m pursuing a career in Journalism. I am a sports fanatic and I love watching and playing football, hockey, baseball, and basketball. I can be reached by email at Dweebster9@ yahoo.com.
CAYUGA’s Mission Academically, financially, and geographically accessible to a diverse student population, Cayuga Community College provides a strong foundation for further study and career preparation. The College also addresses identified community needs through targeted training and personal enrichment programs. By sustaining academic excellence within a supportive learning environment, the College, a careful steward of human and fiscal resources, serves as a valuable asset to the development of our local, regional, and global communities. Cayuga is committed to continuing high standards of excellence. A structure basic to all degree programs guides Cayuga’s commitment to learning. Courses are designed to develop students…
Christopher Lehman
My name is Christopher Lehman and I graduated from Union Springs High School in 2010. I am majoring in Political Science and hope to continue on to Law School. I enjoy watching all genres of movies, but my favorite is comedy. My personal collection of DVDs contains more than1,000 movies and I have viewed most of them at least once. My favorite movie is Avatar because the casting was great, the story line was complex, and the 3D version was amazing. I study film elements like story line and casting in as much depth as I study for school.
Aware that a diverse student body presents various financial, social, and physical needs, Cayuga affirms a policy that invites all who can benefit from higher education, and all with the desire and ability to learn. We provide access to transfer for the baccalaureate degree and beyond. Our commitment extends to all students who have the desire and ability to meet the challenges of academic, physical, financial, and social barriers to education. We are committed to creating an environment that offers all students the freedom and encouragement to explore new avenues and possibilities and to fostering a climate marked by recognition and respect for students, staff, and faculty. Such collegiality leads to the development of community within the College and a sense of attachment to the wider community we serve – local, national, and global. As an integral part of the ongoing exchange within our community, dialogue leads to ongoing review and evaluation and a commitment to change when change is warranted. Source: www.cayuga-cc.edu/about_the_college/
WORK FOR THE COLLEGIAN Two PAID Editor Positions Open
Jim Collins
AUBURN EDITOR AND FULTON EDITOR
I was born and raised in Auburn. I have worked in the restaurant business since I was 15-years-old. I currently work at the Inn Between restaurant in Camillus. I served in the United States Army and retired early from a career as a correction officer for New York State. I am a Telcom major with a passion for movies. I plan to go to L.A. when I graduate to try to work in the movie business--that’s the plan anyway!
Email: mgmword@twcny.rr.com for job description To apply: send contact information, writing history and three news writing samples by October 11th to mgmword@twcny.rr.com
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.
Editorial Board D.J. DU VUALL, Sports Editor MARY G. MERRITT, Advisor Staff KAYLEIGH STEVENS ASHLEY GILFUS ANGELA WORNICK CRYSTAL WOLFE JIM COLLINS KATHY LAWLER CHRISTOPHER LEHMAN
Childhood Club, Gaming Club, The Green Team, Healthy Living Club, Literary Club, Nursing Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Veteran’s Club, as well as, a new club starting up, The Zombie Research Society. Also Fulton Student Government is looking for one more senator,.The position is open to anyone, however, students who will be attending school next fall and spring semesters are greatly encouraged to apply. Our goal is to mold the senators into potentially our next Student Government officers. If you want to get involved in your school this is a great way to get involved. School should not be so stressful, it should be fun….GET INVOLVED!!
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
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SPARTAN SPORTS Telcom Grad Shoots for the NFL
Alisha Brooks
Ryan May
Shawn Patterson
Dave Malek, a 1991 Cayuga Telcom graduate, is the Director of Photography for the HBO series “Hard Knocks.” Malek was in Cortland, New York, recently working for NFL Films during the Jets Training Camp. Malek has worked for NFL Films for the last 10 years and is the Telcom Department’s 4th EMMY winner. “Hard Knocks” is currently in production at the Jets camp in Cortland. “Hard Knocks” is a famous series that takes a behind-thescenes look at NFL training camps.
David Malek ‘91 NFL Films cameraman
The Earth is not your ashtray...
Kevin Festa
Lauren Dunster
Laura Iwanicki
Spartan Spring Sports Student-Athletes Earn Post-Season Recognition FIRST TEAM ALL-REGION III Alisha Brooks (Auburn, NY) - Women’s Lacrosse Ryan May (Auburn, NY) - Men’s Golf SECOND TEAM ALL-REGION III Kevin Festa (Auburn, NY) – Men’s Lacrosse Laura Iwanicki (Auburn, NY) - Women’s Lacrosse
MID-STATE ATHLETIC ALL-CONFERENCE Alisha Brooks (Auburn, NY) - Women’s Lacrosse Lauren Dunster (Auburn, NY) - Women’s Lacrosse Kevin Festa (Auburn, NY) – Men’s Lacrosse Laura Iwanicki (Auburn, NY) - Women’s Lacrosse Shawn Patterson (Auburn, NY) - Men’s Golf
Put your butt where it belongs! CCC GRADING CHANGES By Michael Pastore, Registrar
Cayuga Community College’s new grading system (includes minus grades) is in place for the Fall 2010 semester. Here is the breakdown for grades and quality points approved by the faculty:
Can Lack of Sleep Make You Gain Weight? Getting less than seven or eight hours of sleep a night? Beware. Sleep loss can lead to weight gain. We need a full night’s sleep at night for good reasons. It not only helps us stay alert, it also helps our bodies function properly. Lack of sleep can upset hormone levels that could cause you to pack on pounds. And being overweight raises your risk for many diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.
SLEEP DEFICIT AND WEIGHT GAIN
If they had to guess, most people would probably say that those who sleep more also weigh more. It makes sense, right? Sleeping doesn’t burn many calories, so people who sleep a lot should use less energy and be heavier. Actually, research has shown an inverse relationship between sleep and weight. In general, the less you sleep, the more you weigh.
One careful study of almost 60,000 women found that: * Sleeping five hours or less a night raised the risk of obesity by 15 percent. * Sleeping six hours a night raised the risk of obesity by 6 percent. * Sleeping more than seven hours a night did not raise the risk of obesity. Obesity is a known health threat, but even a modest weight gain can have serious consequences. For instance, compared to staying at a stable weight, gaining 10 pounds can double your risk of diabetes.
HOW SLEEP AFFECTS WEIGHT
It’s not exactly clear why getting less sleep leads to weight gain. Researchers have found, though, that sleep cycles are closely tied to hormones that affect appetite, energy and metabolism. In particular, people who are sleepdeprived tend to have lower levels of leptin and higher levels of ghrelin. Leptin is a hormone that tells your brain when you are full. Ghrelin is sometimes called the “hunger hormone” because it increases appetite. Obesity is caused by consuming more calories than we use. Disturbed levels of leptin and ghrelin may help explain why that happens. A high ghrelin level may make
us feel hungry, and if leptin is low, we may not feel full even when we are. That makes us more likely to consume excess calories, which then turn into excess pounds. It’s also possible that when we are tired, we are less likely to be physically active. Thus, we might not burn up the calories we consume, which would lead to weight gain. Regardless of how it happens, it seems fairly certain that not getting adequate sleep leads to weight gain. Making sure you get seven to eight hours of sleep might be a way to both control your weight and ensure good health.
SLEEP TIPS
If you have trouble getting enough sleep, try these tips: * Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, including weekends. * Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and cool. Use a sleeping mask and earplugs if you need to. * Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. * Have a relaxing bedtime routine. Take a hot bath or listen to soothing music. * Exercise regularly, but finish your workout at least three hours before bedtime. * Avoid caffeine and alcohol for four to six hours before you go to bed. * Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink a lot of liquids close to bedtime. * Don’t smoke. Nicotine can interfere with sleep. -myOptumHealth.com
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Bed bugs are becoming a big problem again in the U.S, and swift action at Indiana University may have prevented an infestation. School officials said an employee at the Bloomington Campus found a single bed bug on a library wall. Traps were set, and soon a second bed bug was caught. The school then treated the whole area with insecticide. As of last week, no more bed bugs have been discovered. Experts say bed bugs are starting to turn up more frequently in schools and other public buildings, because they latch onto people and travel from person to person.
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Brandon Perau, a Fulton student won the William J. Humes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for this coming year. Tammie Vivlamore, a Fulton student, was awarded the Fulton Savings Bank Award for this coming year.
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Are You Covered?
Jim’s Recipe of the Week
Banana’s Foster
In a sautee pan melt two said she could have been without when they get sick. Americans have tablespoons of butter coverage until after graduation. the chance to appeal decisions made (clarified if possible) CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
“It has more pros than cons,” Watkinson said. “Given the job prospects in the economy, I’m definitely glad to know I’m covered until 26,” college student Chris Rouhier told reporters. “It’s peace of mind,” says student Aaron Speer. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 50.7 million Americans are uninsured. That number is expected to drastically change once all the new reforms are in place. Some of the other changes include: Preventive care like check-ups must be covered. Insurers can no longer impose lifetime limits, companies can’t deny coverage for children with pre-existing conditions and people can’t be dropped from coverage
by their health plan. Also, insurers cannot charge you more for out-ofnetwork emergency room care. But that could all change. Several lawsuits against the law are pending. “I suspect they will end up in the Supreme Court. Until that occurs or until Congress makes changes and they very well could make changes in the coming years before 2014, we’ll have to wait and see,” said a health insurance industry observer. Last Thursday, a group of Republicans announced a 45-page document they call a “Pledge to America.” They say it’s a promise to repeal health care reform; it also calls for cuts to taxes, spending and government regulation among other things.
Literary Club Quote of the Week “You can make more friends in two months by becoming really interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” -Dale Carnegie From Keith Davenport Auburn Literary Club
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Add 3/4 cup of brown sugar and chopped pecans and stir Add one sliced banana (sliced as if putting on cereal) Cook for about one minute on medium-high heat
COSMO’S CORNER with Jim Collins If using a gas stove tilt the pan carefully so that the liquor flames (if it is an electric stove, light with one of those long lighters)
Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Turn off the heat and let the flame burn out
Add one ounce of banana liqueur and 1 and 1/2 oz. of Gran Marnier (you can use Captain Morgan or rum)
Serve over ice cold vanilla ice cream evenly and garnish with coconut if desired Serves two, Bon Appetit!
Campus Activities Friday, October 1
Sunday October 17
Campus Bowling Night
8th Annual Antique
Fulton Campus
Auburn Campus
Join us at Lakeview Appraisal Fair Lanes “Don’t Trash It, Only $4 Cash It: 2010” per student/Fulton Bring in your campus; Additional info TBA, antiques or collectables for our 6pm-9pm experts to offer opinions on their value. $2 per item or $5 for three Sunday, October 3 items will be charged. Auburn Campus Open to the public. FDR starring Ed Asner Student Lounge, Noon-4 pm The CCC Foundation has underwritten Monday, October 18 a performance of Auburn Campus this one-man show Cayuga Café starring Ed Asner Unplugged of TV and motion picture fame. Featuring acoustic Tickets must be purchased in performer John Rush. advance by sending a check 10:30am – 1:30pm payable to CCCC Foundation, Inc. $15 per person. Thursday, October 21 Irene A. Bisgrove Community Auburn Campus Theatre. Curtain time: 3pm The Great Debate
Wednesday, October 6
Heads vs. Feds
Come get yourself drawn as a cartoon. Have a laugh and get a new picture to hang on your wall. Cafe, 10:30am-1:30pm
Debate to legalize marijuana with Steve Hagar, Editor in Chief of “High Times,” and Robert M. Stutman, DEA Officer. Bisgrove Theater, 7pm-debate, Free Admission
Wednesday October 13
Wednesday October 27
Dennis DuezHandwriting Analysis
Tarot Card Readings
Auburn Campus
W.C. Pope
Fulton Campus
Ever wonder what your handwriting could reveal about your personality? Come find out what you’re hiding without knowing you actually are. Student Lounge, 11am-2pm
Fulton Campus
What does your future hold for you? Come find out what you have to look forward to. Student Lounge, 10:30am-1:30pm
Thursday, November 11 Auburn Campus
Student Government Blood Drive Pre-sign up with SGO begins a week before. Student Lounge, 10am–3pm
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