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Vol. 53 Issue 10 May 16, 2005
CCC MEN’S SOCCER SEASON A WILD RIDE
-Josh Cradduck, Editor-in-chief Sure, there was a little bad press. However, it shouldn’t completely ruin what was another successful season for the CCC men’s soccer team. Cayuga Community College’s own Martin Kenny was the Division III 2004 season-leading scorer (88 total points). Dean Stanic ranked number 6, Chris Flanagan ranked number 9, David Taylor ranked 21 and Philip Collinson was ranked 23. Not at all bad, considering the NJCAA only keeps tabs on the top 25 scorers. The team finished with a 12-6 mark and the Mid-state Athletic Conference championship. CCC had just restarted the men’s soccer program in 2001 after a three-year absence, and after having two losing seasons, the 2003 performance marked the team’s development. With a lineup consisting mostly of foreign-born players, 12 of the 18 players on the roster, CCC went through its regular season unscathed, outscoring opponents111 goals to 12. The Spartans were ranked 6 in the country in the NJCAA poll. Such a ranking demands respect from other college’s and the community itself. Southern Cayuga graduate Kyle Lovenduski believes this proves the fact that the program, despite problems, is the right place for future students. “It is a stepping stone,” he said. “It’s a place to get some education, and get noticed for soccer.” The Spartan’s season ended with a 32 loss to Herkimer in the Region III
championship. However – while there was a large amount of success during the season itself, the Spartan’s off-season was one to forget. It was filled with controversy . .. Student-Athlete Arrested Cayuga Community College British student athlete Martin Kenny, 22, was formally charged with felony thirddegree criminal possession of stolen property. He was arrested Sunday April 24th for the theft of another student’s bags. Two duffel bags, assessed at a value of close to $5,000, were found in Kenny’s room at Lattimore Hall – CCC’s student housing complex. Student Deported Philip Collinson was arrested March 24 and sentenced to 15 days in the Cayuga County Jail, a $200 fine and a discharge as long as he left United States soil. Collinson was deported after he apparently admitted threatening the life of his soccer coach and the coach’s immediate family. Charles Allen, former CCC soccer coach, removed Collinson from the college’s athletic team due to violent behavior. This action ended up threatening his athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he planned on attending this fall. According to his fellow CCC students, Collinson had said he knew where former CCC soccer coach Charles Allen lived and that “the rear door to his home was left unlocked.” Other threats
by Collinson include: killing the coach’s children and having his father kill and stab Allen. In another disturbing threat, according to fellow CCC students, Collinson stated that he would indeed “pull a Columbine” at Cayuga Community College. He was detained in Batavia, New York by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is now back in Britain, where he has secured a spot at a University. CCC Soccer Coach Forced to Resign On April 7, Cayuga Community
College men’s soccer head coach Charles Allen was called to a meeting with Philip Gover, the vice president of academic affairs. At the meeting, he was presented with a “prepared letter of resignation and told to either sign it or face consequences.” After Philip Collinson’s arrest, his mother, Denise Collinson, met with CCC President Dennis Golladay, and accused Allen - who allowed Collinson to live at his house during his freshman year - of serving alcohol to underage students. She argued that Allen had threatened her son’s plans to attend the University of Las Vegas if the Collinson family did not pay Allen $900 for tuition costs and car damage Coach Allen and his family sustained. Although nothing was officially proven (or released to the public), coach Charles Allen resigned. Allen owned and operated his own Auburn-based company, First Sports Tours, specializing in helping high school and adult sports teams play teams in different countries. He made it known that he had ties to the travel industry and English soccer, which enhanced his recruiting capabilities. Six of his players were from Great Britain (1/ 3 of the roster) . . . including Collinson and Kenny. CCC is still searching for a head coach to replace Allen. The college will be looking to put all of this behind them before the start of the 2005-06 academic school year.
Commencement 2005 Police Calls to Lattimore Hall in Abundance! -Melissa Gauss, Staff Writer
-Melissa Gauss, Staff Writer
This year’s commencement will be held in Spartan Hall on the CCC campus. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday May 22, 2005. With 365 students signed up for their caps and gowns there is a large number expected in attendance. Though there is no guest speaker this year President Dennis Golladay along with Herb Marshall, Chair of County Legislature, and Peter Blauvelt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, will be saying a few words. Laura Squires, member of the Student Government Organization, will be delivering the class address. CCC is proud to announce that the Syracuse Scottish Pipe Band will be leading the
In the past four months of the 2005 spring semester the Auburn Police Department has responded to 35 disturbance calls at Lattimore Hall. Five arrests have been made, including two felony arrests in April. It is the most calls received by APD since 1999 when CCC’s football team resided at the hall. In 1999 APD received 50 calls. The number of tenants has increased by 30 since last year and is one of the possible reasons for the number of growing calls. For most living at Lattimore Hall it is their first time away from home and their first taste of freedom. Partying is synonymous with college, especially for first year students. Although an estimated $6000 was invested on new security cameras for the building in January and weekly
precession at graduation. A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony under a tent in the quad. The event will be catered by Kendra’s Culinary Creations of 33 Church Street, Moravia. The entertainment will be provided by the musically talented Chris Farrar!
room checks of the 3, 4, and 6 bedroom suites are conducted alcohol is still making its way in. Though it is not against the rules to have guests or even for guests to spend the night a number of calls include complaints about non-residents partying at Lattimore Hall. Longley Jones manages the building and has rules restricting residents’ behavior. With occupancy possibly rising to 87 next year Longley Jones had taken steps to decrease disturbances at Lattimore Hall by hiring student residential advisors to live on each floor of the six floor building. With the end of spring semester near APD is looking forward to a slight reprieve from the mischief that has plagued Lattimore Hall in the past year.
SGO ELECTION
SGO HOLDS ELECTION; CANDIDATES EXCITED - Sarah Riester, SGO Vice President Overall we had a good turnout for the election . . . Kristen Paczkowski, President She currently holds a 4.0 GPA and will be graduating in May of next year. She is a member of Cayuga’s soccer and lacrosse team and also played various sports in high school. Her volunteer experience includes raising money for the Ronald McDonald House, participating in highway pickup, and Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s walks. According to Kristen, “My initial interest came from my own experience being my high school class president for four years. I enjoyed getting to know my classmates by working with them and for them. However, several of my teammates and my brother Marc actually held CCC SGO positions. Their fond
memories and continuing encouragement have assured me that becoming a part of CCC’s SGO would be a positive experience that I would enjoy as well.” Toni Scollan, Vice President She also plans to graduate in 2006. She is a member of the women’s soccer and lacrosse teams and has participated in highway pickup and raised money for the Ronald McDonald House. She is interested in “becoming more involved with the college by becoming an active member in SGO.” Furthermore, she hopes to use her experience in athletics to plan intramural activities for the college like the flag football that was attempted this past year. Joshua Eberle, Secretary He also currently holds a 4.0. His volunteer experience includes six months MCF in Kenya, Africa,
rescue mission of Syracuse, and Grace Chapel. He wants to “wake up the students of CCC and show them what this world is about, not about making money but the people around, and how school and education is a great way to achieve that goal. I want to get guest speakers and activities that will enlighten and help the students here move ahead and on to better places in this huge world.”
G. Michael Sczcepanski, Student Trustee
Torey Watson, Treasurer
Daphne Brown will be the Fulton liaison.
She is the president of IMPACT, the club formerly known as United. She hopes to “keep informed in current club events and regulations regarding budgets and help prevent clubs from becoming lost in the shuffle because they are small or new. I also want to help the SGO to continue to help the students gain a connection within the college community.”
During the elections, voting took place for the Richard Mahlstedt Award and the winners were Norman Lee and Barbara Rehor. At the last Senate meeting, we voted John Lamphere, Auburn campus and Joel Humphry, Fulton Campus, as the winners of the Senate Award for Faculty Excellence.
He is a full time college student and also a senior in high school. He states “I am interested in running for student trustee. My educational goal is to position myself for an upper administrative position. This experience would allow me an opportunity to see how the top level of an organization operates.”
Comedy for the Arts FLAGS Benefit Check Out the New Comedy Playhouse and Support the Arts
Cookie Sale Saturday, June 4, 2005 Olde Home Days in Marcellus Look for us on Main Street near the First Presbyterian Church
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Collegian Editor-in-chief: Staff Writers: Advisor:
Josh Cradduck Melissa Gauss Jeremy Reese Mary Gelling Merritt
On Thursday, May 12, the newest spot on the local entertainment scene, Comedy Playhouse, in Geneva will show its support for the arts by donating all ticket proceeds for the evening for the Finger Lakes Arts Grants and Services (FLAGS). The Comedy Playhouse presents Stand-Up Comedy shows every Thursday through Saturday featuring comedians from the National Comedy Circuit all year-round. An evening of laughter will take place at Comedy Playhouse, 20 East Castle Street in Geneva. The event begins at 8:30 PM with local talent from the Finger Lakes. The headlining comedian is Spanky, a Playhouse all-time favorite – who has over 40 television and movie appearances. Spanky was Campus Magazine’s 1999 “Comedian of the Year.” Mark Ricadonna, a regular at comedy clubs in NYC and across the country, is also featured. “We are thrilled that Mike Kinnie has
generously partnered with us to make this evening possible,” says Mary Beth Springmeier, Executive Director of FLAGS. “We hope that everyone comes out to support the Comedy Playhouse in Geneva and FLAGS in our first fundraising event.” The event is accessible and open to the public with a ticket price of $10 per person. Purchase tickets at FLAGS, or at any of the branches of the National Bank of Geneva in Auburn, Canandaigua, Geneva, Ovid, Penn Yan, Seneca Falls/Waterloo or Victor. To buy tickets, call FLAGS at 315-781-7725. FLAGS is a non-profit art services organization that nurtures and develops arts and cultural programming in Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties. More information on FLAGS can be found at www.artservicesflags.org or by calling 315-781-7725.
Cayuga Community College Graduates Class of 2005
CONGRATULATIONS On Your Fine Achievement And Best Wishes for A Bright Future Auburn/Cayuga Community College Alumni Association
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Board of Directors Elisabeth Hurley, Director of Alumni Affairs
Banquet in the Books - Josh Cradduck, Editor-in-Chief
Matthew Sloan (center) receives a $500 scholarship from Cayuga County Sheriff Rob Outhouse (right), along with congratulations from Cayuga Community College president Dennis Golladay.
CCC Student Receives Sheriffs’ Scholarship Matthew Sloan of Auburn, a student in the Cayuga Community College criminal justice program, has received a $500 New York State Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship to pursue further studies in law enforcement. The award was presented in the College president’s office by Cayuga County Sheriff Rob Outhouse. Sloan, a lieutenant in the Owasco Fire Department, is the son of Auburn Fire Department assistant chief Robert Sloan and his wife Ann. After graduat-
ing this month from Cayuga with an associate degree in police science, Sloan will transfer to SUNY College at Brockport to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “Matthew is just the type of student we had in mind when we started our scholarship program,” stated Sheriff Outhouse. “He has let nothing deter him in his pursuit of his goals, and he exhibits all the qualities we look for in our scholarship recipients. The New York State Sheriffs’ Association is proud
to recognize and reward Matthew for his efforts.” Sloan’s award was among 32 provided by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association throughout the state, with one scholarship awarded at each community college. Recipients were selected based on academic excellence and a demonstrated desire to pursue a career in law enforcement or a related field. This is the 15th year the scholarship has been awarded at Cayuga Community College.
First Free Classified Site to Cater to College Set Offers housing, jobs, roommates, resumes, for sale items and leisure on 91 campuses (COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)— If you‘re a college junior and looking for a part-time job, or a sophomore seeking roommates, perhaps male and female, or in the market to buy or sell an old TV or pair of roller blades, or eager to get hold of a pair of tickets to that sold-out football game, life just became easier for you. The newest and most comprehensive classified Web site to hit the college scene was launched here today —Campusopoly (www.campusopoly.com). The totally free classified Internet listing service, offers housing – on and off campus; roommates, local jobs, resume postings, all types of items to buy and sell, such as furniture, electronics, books; Greek life and much more. The site initially targets 91 campuses from A (Auburn University) to W (University of Wyoming) and plenty in the middle (Michigan State, Nebraska, Texas). Additional universities will be added shortly. Campusopoly is the offspring of Cityopoly, Inc. (www.cityopoly.com), which provides similar services in 66 US cities. Cityopoly debuted last fall as a comprehensive and free alternative to Monster, Careerbuilder, HotJobs, Roommates and Craigslist. It has grown steadily with content and traffic, according to Alexa.com, which
monitors the top 16 million web sites. Over 70,000 job listings alone can currently be found on Campusopoly, with more being posted daily. Unlike other sites, you can upload two photos without any charge, whether you are seeking housing on or near campus, a roommate or several, selling something or sponsoring a leisure activity, or a logo to accompany a job posting. ”You could easily argue this is ‘Gregslist‘,” said Greg Edson, who created the classified site with an eye toward Craigslist, which has expanded beyond domestic shores as an Internet community. ”But this one is for college students, who have been totally ignored and have had nothing like this to meet their daily needs and wants. It‘s ‘onestop shopping‘ for students and at the right price — free. Our extensive research almost since we started to build Cityopoly led us to create the site. We‘re confident, too, that Campusopoly devotees will, over time, graduate to Cityopoly.” What helps make Campusopoly so ”user friendly” is that each housing section, for example, breaks down by street name, whether it‘s in Grand Forks, ND, Lawrence, KS, Waco, TX or South Bend, IN. Altogether, there are more than 3,000 such streets. Not only can you look for an apartment to rent, but
sublet or even buy one. Campusopoly‘s ”For Sale” section, to illustrate, is a huge marketplace where students may buy and sell textbooks – there are 26 specific categories ranging from dentistry, kinesiology, law to music; to electronics, with 29 categories, offering everything from air conditioners, microwaves to treadmills. The student services’ section allows the marketing of sporting event tickets, showcases vendors that offer moving, therapy and even tutoring services; while a transportation section features 13 unique categories to access if you‘re seeking to buy cars, bicycles, boats and even jet skis. The ”Leisure” section highlights Greek life on campus, extracurricular activities, social calendar events, campus nightlife and intramural sports, to cite a few. Worried about staying within a budget? Campusopoly easily permits users to find his (or her) price range for a particular item or service. Each of the listings has precise cost categories to help facilitate the search effort. ”In short, we‘ve identified the most popular needs on campus as we created Campusopoly,” Mr. Edson emphasized. ”It‘s all there. Our intent is to build on this, enhancing content as we develop interest, gain traffic and build our university community.”
The 2005 Telecommunications Department Banquet is officially in the books. Tuesday May 3rd marked the annual CCC banquet that took place in Spirits Bar, located in downtown Auburn. Steve Keeler, Jeff Delbel and Mike Marano were just some of the many Telcom. professors in attendance. Every student that majors in the program was invited – and they came in masses. The venue was packed by time the event got underway . . . Food and drinks provided by host Spirits Bar were free to all who attended the banquet. However, this event wasn’t all about the food – every single Telcom. student was able to connect and chat in one area for the first and only time this year. “The Telcom. Awards Banquet is the largest (and most fun) event of its kind at Cayuga,” said department Chairman Steve Keeler. “The event honored Telcom. students for their work in video, audio and radio. It also honored students who have given exceptional service to the Telecommunications department during their years at Cayuga.” After dinner was served at five, the evenings most anticipated event occurred – the award ceremony. Awards were not only given to TV Production students who excelled in the given award category, but to student disc jockeys at WDWN FM, the college’s radio station, and students employed in the Telcom. department by the college. Video awards were given for the best: Production, music video, acting, directing, animation, special effects, experimental, commercial, narrative, documentary and script. Radio awards were given to the Best New DJ, Best Night Show, Golden Voice and the GoTo-Guy. Other items included the Mark Castiglione Commencement Award, given to Laura Harmon and Craig Heckman, the Diane Rutherford Memorial Award for service given to the college radio station, given to Melissa Gauss and the Society of Broadcast Engineers Scholarships, given to Leon Matyjewicz and Tim Jackson. The Telcom. Faculty Awards for service to the Telcom. department were given to Brian O’Hare, Rob Adams, Steve Corona and Caleb Kerlin. When the award ceremony ended, the time came to view TV Production II student videos. Television public service announcements, music videos, television commercials, informational videos and more were shown to student ovations . . . some videos received different reactions than the standard ovation, however. One music video depicted a group of friends ordering Chinese food. Simple enough – but it didn’t end there. The friends would be shown eating the food and proceeding to vomit it everywhere imaginable. Everyone in attendance moaned, groaned and wished they hadn’t eaten that last chicken wing . . . After dinner, awards and video screenings, the banquet ended. It started at four p.m. and officially ended around eight.
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Meet the Staf WN Stafff a att WD WDWN CCC’ s own rradio adio sta tion! CCC’s station! -Melissa Gauss, Staff Writer With the spring semester almost at an end and the fall semester just around the corner it means a new staff for CCC’s radio station WDWN. Craig Heckman, entering his third year at CCC, is returning as the Station Manager. Melissa Gauss, in her third year, is returning but switching gears from News and Sports Director to Promotions and Assistant Program Director. New to the WDWN staff in the upcoming year is Chris Anderson. Going into his second year at CCC he will also be taking on the job of Promotions and Assistant Program Director. Chris Thygeson, going into his second year, will be taking over the role of PSA and Web Director. Jason Smith, also going into his second year will be taking over as the News and Sports Director. Last but surely not least is Nate Benson. Nate, going into his second year, will be taking over as the Program Director. When asked what his plans were as the new Program Director next year he stated that he plans on “adding to the current format, not changing it completely, just adding to it.” It is also a goal to get local bands to come to the college not only for live interviews but also to play. When asked if he saw good things for the station in the up coming year he said “I hope to see a complete 360 degree turn and hopefully it continues after I’m gone!” Some students say the radio station isn’t what it used to be in years past.
Music with Reese Jeremy
George Thorogood and the Destroyers – The Baddest of George Thorogood
Keith Barrett “It’s ass-matic! Every time I ask anyone if they listen to the station they say no”, said Keith Barrett, a Tel-com major at the college. When asked what he would like to see for the future of WDWN he said, “Hip hop on Saturday’s noon to 10 p.m. Play whatever you want the other 158 hours!” Keith also stated he would like to see the weekend format switched up between genres. On a personal note, the past year may not have been what people expected but next year will be unlike any other! Having been a part of the WDWN staff myself this past year and continuing onto the next I see great things ahead with the new staff! I’m looking forward to next year and those I will be working with. We have an energetic staff ready to blow WDWN out of the water!
If you like rhythm and blues/biker music than this is the band for you. You must know that “Bad to the Bone” is one of my favorites. Nice combination of a bad attitude and heavy rhythm. “Move it On Over” is another great song on the CD. I recommend that one as well. “One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer” is on the CD as well. George Thorogood
Jimmy Eat World – Futures
I think this band sucks. I loathe them. I simply cannot stand their thrash metal sound. In fact, I can’t stand anything thrash metal. It makes me sick to my stomach. When I hear these guys I often wonder what has happened to rock and roll. This is not rock and roll – this is a bunch of punks off the street who couldn’t sing if their life depended on it. I say: don’t quit your day job, guys. They need a bad reality check. The song “Futures” is horrible. The sound is just so piercing to my ears. It makes me want to stab my ears with a pen. The song “Pain” is horrible, too! It brings me ‘pain’ just listening to it! The rest of the album is terrible, too. I give these guys 0 stars and if I may offer them some advice: QUIT BEFORE YOU GET EVEN WORSE!
redid the version already done by John Lee Hooker. This version is better than Hooker’s version. George Thorogood is a pure rhythm and blues bad boy. He has the image that makes him appear bad. I give this album five stars.
Three Doors Down – The Better Life Overall I think that Three Doors Down is a decent band. The album is not their best but it is still really good. ‘Kryptonite’ is there with its awesome sound and rhythm. ‘If I Could Be Like That’ is on the album as well, along with one of the songs from the American Pie soundtrack. These two songs are my personal favorites. If ‘Only that Smell’
“Jimmy Eat World”
was on this album, it would be perfect. I’m not too familiar with some of the other songs, but they’re still decent and belong on this album. These guys are a decent modern rock alternative group in my humble opinion. I look forward to their next album and I will now proceed to give Three Doors Down four stars.
Turning Back the Collegian Clock: WDWN’s New Program Director Nate Benson
Telecommunications Department adds new Chief Engineer! -Melissa Gauss, Staff Writer Starting June 1 2005, former CCC student Doug Brill will be taking over the position of Chief Engineer for the Telecommunications Department. Brill is a 1990 graduate of the Tel-com Technology program at CCC. His work history, including eight years as a System Designer and Installer for Audio-Video Corp. and prior work for Videosound of Ithaca, promises to bring forth the knowledge and hard work it takes to be Chief Engineer. “We’re happy to have Doug back at Cayuga. He brings a wealth of experience and professional expertise to his new job. His background will be a huge
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benefit to the students at Cayuga especially as we move the Tel-com. Department forward. He is committed to maintaining the long record of excellence of the Tel-com Department, and obviously his educational background is top notch!” replied Steve Keeler when asked what he thought Doug Brill would be brining to the department as the new Chief Engineer. The staff and students look forward to the arrival of Doug and are looking forward to working with him. Brill currently resides in Scipio with his wife and three children.
A LOOK BACK AT COLLEGIAN HEADLINES
May 2005: Changing of the Guard: New Pope Elected, CCC Student-Athlete Arrested, Girls’ Lacrosse Day Camp at CCC This Summer, . . . May 1995: John Walsh (’65) Selected as Outstanding Alumnus, Cayuga Collegian earns second-place award from the American Scholastic Press Association for issues produced during the fall 1994 semester, CCC Phi Beta Lambda business club recently attended NYS Leadership Conference in Albany May 1985: Helping the Disable Cope, Dave Moore named Editor-in-Chief of Cayuga Collegian, Wheelchair Basketball Game in Spartan Hall Saturday Night, CCC Needs Ushers for May 19
Graduation, Declining Enrollment at CCC No Threat, Les Robinson: Man or Myth . . .? May 1975 (Auburn Collegian): “ACC: The Changeover.” Auburn Community College will be renamed Cayuga County Community College on June 1st of 1975 — The county will take over as the sponsor to the college, special report by David Arnold. English Department Chairman, Prof. Robert Brunell, calls the transition “No Traumatic Situation,” Auburn Community College Dean, Norman F. Bourke, sees “No Dramatic Change.” Bike-A-Thon This Weekend . . . FOR SALE: 1966 Chevy Coupe, $200 – call after 2:30 pm . . .
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