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Mental health programs make it easy to ask for help By: Emmy Farstad Copy Editor

For college students with mental illnessnes, asking for help isn’t always easy. Fortunately for Hudson Valley students, the campus offers several resources to assist those who are struggling. Issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD, among others, can often create challenges for college students, and, in many cases, students may find themselves unable to cope with these struggles on their own. While Hudson Valley Community College offers a variety of tools and support for attendees, students may often feel uncomfortable reaching out for help.

According to the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors, 73.1 percent of counseling center directors reported “an increase in the severity of student mental health concerns and related behavior on campus.” One in four college students have a diagnosable mental illness, and of that group, 40 percent avoid seeking help. Hudson Valley student Acadia Pezzolesi, who suffers from bipolar disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, said she would be hesitant to reach out for help through the school, mainly due to the fear that other students might find out and treat her differently.

“I have no problem with people knowing I have a mental illness, but I wouldn’t want them to know I was reaching out to the school for help because I would be worried they would see it as a sign of weakness or failure,” said Pezzolesi. She also expressed concern that, upon learning she had asked for help, her classmates might not treat her equally and “wouldn’t be upfront with me because they’re afraid of how I’d react.” There has been an increase in the amount of students seeking help through university counseling centers. Boston University’s recent study results indicated

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News Channel 13 journalist, Elaine Houston, shares the importance of leadership skills.

Student leadership expo hosts local news anchor By: Zoe Deno Staff Writer Students gained leadership and networking skills, learned about academic services and listened to a keynote speaker during Hudson Valley’s annual Student Leadership Expo last Friday. The event began with registration and introductions by Jessica Gilbert, academic coach site supervisor of the Center for Academic Engagement. This was followed by remarks from Interim Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Regina LaGatta and the introduction of the keynote speaker, News Channel 13 Anchor and Award-Winning Journalist Elaine Houston. ”We look around at what’s happening because of division

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and a lot of things going on,” said Houston during her keynote speech. “We’re talking about leadership and that’s something that we really need.” “We’re wondering where the leaders are [and] where the people who have great ideas [are, people] who are ready to make changes and improve our world,” she said. “However, before you can become a leader you have to be prepared.” Houston’s speech outlined how privileged Hudson Valley’s students are for having access to an amazing education. She talked about how everyone had tremendous potential and encouraged students to make the most of it.

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This Week’s Events

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Part-time Job Fair 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Siek Campus Center, First Floor Lobby Academic Advisement/ Community Outreach 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Albany Public Library’s Washington Ave. Branch (161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY), Second Floor Part-time Job Fair 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Siek Campus Center, First Floor Lobby Jonathan Kirk – Studio Maquettes Artist Talk 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium Jonathan Kirk – Studio Maquettes Opening Reception 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Teaching Gallery, Administration Building Digital Media Program Alumni Exhibit Reception 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Atrium in the Marvin Library Learning Commons

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Student senator offers advice to the Valley Welcome, or welcome back, to Hudson Valley Community College for the Fall 2017 semester! After the great Welcome Week, it is time to explore the numerous opportunities that our campus has to offer. On campus, you can find over 50 student lead clubs and organizations to join. One organization on campus that involves numerous students is the Student Senate. The Senate is the student-led governing organization for the students. Senate is open to every student on campus. It meets every Monday at 2 pm in CTR 150. Freshman students can petition and run for freshman class president or become a freshman senator. After the Freshman Elections, freshman can apply and be appointed to the Senate like senior senators. To be appointed as a senior senator, you must write a letter daetailing your reasons behind joining Senate. You must also state some different agendas you want to accomplish on Student Senate. The letter must go to the Executive Board members, who then meet with you. After that, you would talk to the whole Senate and they would discuss and

vote on your appointment. The numerous clubs that HVCC has to offer cover a vast array of topics. Many clubs are major specific, but students interested in the topic can also join. For example, there is the Mortuary Science Student Association, Radiologic Technology Club, all the way to the Society of Refrigeration (Mechanics) Technicians. Some clubs on campus are for students to gather and have a fun time, like the Ski and Snowboard Club or the Cosplay Club. Whereas many clubs focus on having a positive impact on the surrounding community, like the the Red Cross Club and the Habitat for Humanity Club, other clubs focus on increasing school spirit, like the Pep Band Club and the Cheerleading and Pep Squad. There is even a club for international students. In addition to these clubs, HVCC offers clubs for students to connect with their heritage and religion, such as the Jewish Student Union, Muslim Student Association and the Student Christian Association. Even more clubs are listed online at http://www.hvcc.edu/ studentactivities/clubact.html. PHOTO BY DYLAN HAUGEN | HUDSONIAN

At Investment Club, Nevins explained all of the added benefits included when joining an on-campus club.

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Thomas Nevins, Student Senate Vice President, shares some helpful tips with the student body.

There you can find the contact information for club advisors to find out more about any club on campus. Joining a club is one of the best ways to set yourself apart from peers after HVCC. Being active in clubs and organizations where you can meet numerous new people and create friendships that will last forever is a wonderful opportunity. Most clubs meet once a week, whereas other clubs meet every other week (like Enternrepurnship Club, which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, from 2 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. in BRN 104.) Other governing organizations that affect students and have student representation are the Board of Trustees, the Faculty Student Association and The Foundation. The Board of Trustees does many different things for the college community, and it is a ten-member board with one stu-

dent representative (Nathanael Savasta). Currently, the board is busy searching for the new college president. The Faculty Student Association (FSA) is also a board that has three student representatives (Max Morand, Jaquan Rouse and Thomas Berj Nevins). The FSA borrows money for the college, runs the bookstore and daycare and also holds the contracts for the foodservice and vending, among many other things. The Foundation has one student representative (Kyle Hudson), and it helps with new building projects, scholarships and many other activities within the college community. These are just a few different ways to be involved on campus and to engage with the community. Your experience at Hudson Valley can be amazing if you try new activites and join great clubs. - Thomas Nevins

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Bookstore plans to introduce new textbook rental program By: Zoe Deno Staff Writer Starting next semester, Hudson Valley’s Viking’s Cove Bookstore will offer a textbook rental program in order to save students money. “We have heard students complain about the prices of [buying] books and we understand that,” said Viking’s Cove Manager Sandy Dowling. “[Books] aren’t an easy fee for any semester.” The details of how the system will work are uncertain, but the bookstore is currently working with textbook suppliers to create a system. “I don’t have an exact figure yet, but rentals should be in the neighborhood of a third to half of the price of buying [books],” said Dowling. Students who choose to rent will have to sign a contract with the bookstore, holding them accountable for returning the book in the same condition they received it. If a student damages a book, he or she must pay a mandatory fee in order to replace it. Not every book will be available for rental and there will be a limited number of copies of each

rentable book. Also, the number of books that the bookstore can rent to students will be determined by each individual bookseller, meaning students will have to apply for rentals early to secure copies. Many textbooks include online codes that are used to access required homework. According to Dowling, the rental program should allow codes to be used for online homework without an additional fee, although the details of how this will work are still undetermined. Dowling says the bookstore needed to start the rental program in order to compete with other book services. However, the rental program is just an extension of services that the bookstore already provides. One of the services the bookstore offers is that it trains employees to identify and locate all textbooks based off the course title alone. This allows students to simply hand their class schedule to an employee who can quickly retrieve the required books. Another service offered is the Pre-Pack service, in which students can fill out a short form at their own convenience and have

all the books they need prepared for them to pick up at a later date. “The biggest incentive to buy [books from Viking’s Cove] is that it is a non-profit; any funds made above [the book’s actual cost] is thrown back into the student experience,” said Dowling. The bookstore is the main source of income for the Faculty Student Association, a non-profit corporation. It works through

Hudson Valley to perform tasks that the college cannot, such as taking out loans for the school. Through the FSA, the bookstore also helps to fund the athletic fields. This year, it donated $100,000 to the maintenance of the football field. It has also helped fund the construction of the parking garage, the stadium and the campus center. Dowling says the book rental

program will just be another way to throw back into the student experience. For more information, contact Viking’s Cove Bookstore by email at vikingscove@hvcc.edu, by phone at (518) 629-7426 or in person by visiting the first floor of the Siek Campus Center.

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Beginning next semester, the Viking’s Cove Bookstore will begin offering rental textbooks in order to help students save money.

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FROM PAGE ONE “As a reporter, when I see people I always think of their story,” she said. “When I came into the room and looked around, I started to look at your faces and wonder what you are going to contribute to the world and who you are going to be.” Jamison Jarcosz, an engineering science major, said that what changed his perspective on leadership most was hearing Hous-

ton talk about her experiences in leadership as a journalist. “I thought that it was pretty incredible,” said Jarcosz. Individual Studies Student Ahmad Rana felt like he learned a lot. “It really changed my opinion,” said Rana. Rana feels like the speech opened his eyes to many opportunities around him and also taught him about how to lead. The Student Leadership Expo started a few years ago when the college decided to host a male

leadership workshop. Jessica Gilbert was concerned that women would be excluded. Thus, she and her supervisor, Karen Ferrer-Muniz, put together a similar event for females. Last year, the college decided to combine the Expos into one workshop, but still chose to include separate seminars for men and women after the initial keynote speaker. “We want to better serve students, so if that means we need to evolve again we will do that,” said Gilbert.

Gilbert also said that the seminars were not exclusive to one gender. Anyone could go to any seminar they want, but sometimes separation is a good thing. She explained that men and women face different issues and the college wanted to address both genders. Corey Jamison, president and CEO of Corey Jamison Consulting, and Hudson Valley Chief Diversity Officer Ainsley Thomas held the gender-specific interactive seminars after Houston finished her speech.

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Students who attended were given a complimentary gift bag. They were also entered into a raffle to win a free gift bag if they filled out a form that proved they talked to someone at each of the booths. According to Gilbert, the next Student Leadership Expo will be held next fall. The college is also considering adding another one to the calendar for the spring in the hopes of better preparing the Hudson Valley students to take control of the future.


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Overlooked campus resources offer a variety of assistance programs By: Grace Sgambettera Staff Writer With the fall semester fully underway, Hudson Valley faculty are making the effort to reach out to students, new and old, about the resources available on campus they may not know about. Students looking for tutoring, research assistance, health services, counseling, job placement or even help transferring to another college can all find support on campus if they know where to go. However, the library isn’t the only place that can help students do better this semester. Students who are looking for general support and need help improving grades or managing stress are strongly encouraged to visit the Center for Academic Engagement, located on the second floor of the Siek Campus Center in room 230. According to their official website, the main goal of the center is to “increase achievement and success of all Hudson Valley Community College students.” They offer collaboration space, one-on-one academic coaching and workshops almost everyday of the semester to any Hudson Valley student interested. The workshops offered to students cover topics that can cause

stress, like time management, procrastination and test anxiety. A calendar of every workshop offered this semester is available to students in the CAE office, which is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Additionally, students who are also looking to stay both physically and mentally healthy this semester don’t even need to leave the building because the Campus Center is home to a Wellness Center in Room 270. The Wellness Center, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers two types of services: health services and counseling services to every Hudson Valley student on campus. The Health Services side of the Wellness Center provides health information and medical attention without appointment to Hudson Valley students and faculty for little or no cost, according to their website. Fees are only charged for tests done by entities outside of the college and X-rays, but the rest is covered by the Health Fee paid at the beginning of the semester. The Center also offers psychological individual and group counseling to students for free through the Counseling Services offices. Students concerned about their mental health are also en-

couraged to take advantage of the events sponsored weekly by the Health Center. Yoga is offered every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and Mindfulness Meditation is offered every Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to help students relieve stress and promote physical and mental health. The Campus Center isn’t the only place students can find resources available to them. Keeping students informed about all the resources available to them is an issue every year, according to Library Director Brenda Hazard.

The library staff wants all students to know what the Marvin Library offers. There are 15 study rooms in the Marvin Library, and students can even reserve a study room online, a feature introduced this year, according to Hazard. Students can now go online, check the availability of the study rooms and reserve a time slot that suits them best. Hazard said she thinks many students walk into the library looking for a place to focus but then walk out because they don’t

know there are designated quiet areas to help with focus. “The second floor is where to go for the traditional library environment, and the lower floor is for quiet study as well,” she said. Hazard’s advice to students who aren’t sure where to find any kind of service on campus is simply to ask. “Even if you come to me and want to know what the gym’s hours are, I’ll find that for you. We’re here to help you.”

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Students ponder the location of their next class.

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the number of students who sought counseling and support in a time of crisis has more than doubled in the last four years. Larry Ellis, associate director of the Wellness Center and Counseling at Hudson Valley, feels that students often feel more comfortable coming forward when struggling, “particularly around midterms and finals week, but a great deal of students with mental illnesses often visit the Wellness Center for support eight or nine times a semester.” Ellis believes most students don’t really feel embarrassed or nervous about visiting the Wellness Center. “Students usually feel comfortable because the Wellness Center is inside the school Health Office, so other students have no way of knowing why they’re visiting,” he said.

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Ellis suggests that part of the reason more students are coming to the Wellness center is because counselors utilize more modern and current tools for students, including adult coloring books, weekly yoga, a biofeedback room and “Heart Beats,” a therapeutic drumming session. Complimentary guided mindfulness meditation sessions are currently being offered to students every Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Wellness Center, led by Michelle Thivierge. Meditation may help students struggling with mental illness because it is believed to reduce stress and anxiety, increase attention span and improve interpersonal connections. For further information about Hudson Valley’s Wellness Center, or to meet with a counselor, students can call (518) 629-7320 or stop by the Siek Campus Center, Room 260.


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By: Grace Sgambettera Staff Writer

Leila Bruske

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Leila Bruske shares how fortunate she feels to be a part of the HVCC community.

“I’m at Hudson Valley because I wanted to be in a more accepting environment than my high school,” said Leila Bruske, a high school senior who attended Cambridge Central High School until this fall. The Cambridge teen said the diversity on campus was also a draw

for her. “It’s diverse here, unlike where I was before, and it’s just good for everyone to be around diversity,” said Bruske. She chose to finish her last year of secondary school in a community college setting specifically to get away from the high school setting. Hudson Valley offers a

program that allows her to complete college credit and high school credit at the same time. The high school senior doesn’t plan on staying to complete a degree here, but has aspirations of attending Ohio Northern University for musical theater next year.

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With high certainty of placing a job in animation, DeHondre Ansley insists that HVCC helped him realize his aspirations in life.

Dehondre Ansley, originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, relocated to the capital region with his family and decided to attend Hudson Valley because of the price. “It’s the best community college you could go to around here and it’s cheap,” said Ansley. As a second year

digital media student, Ansley is studying with the goal of getting into the field of animation or game design. He is currently taking an animation class that he’s enjoying immensely. Once he graduates in May, Ansley has high hopes for the next step in his education and his career. “I’m

going to try to transfer to NYU or get straight into animation,” he said. “I really just want to work for Disney.”

While unsure of what he wants to do after college, DeVivo explains how Hudson Valley helped him complete prerequestites for a four year school.

“It’s only ten minutes from my house,” said second year student Elijah Devivo about why he chose Hudson Valley. He also cited the amount of people he knows at the school, the low cost of tuition and even the fact that his father attended as contributing factors to his decision

last year. The liberal arts major said that he wasn’t totally sure what he wants to do for a living, so being at Hudson Valley is a good (and inexpensive) start to figuring out where to go next. He can complete prerequisites that will transfer to other schools while deciding

what he wants to do. Devivo said he’s currently thinking about transferring into UAlbany’s finance program after completing his degree at Hudson Valley this spring. “I would definitely do it again, though,” he said, referring to his time at Hudson Valley.

Hosanna Davis

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Previously home-schooled student, Hosanna Davis, has found herself extremely comfortable at Hudson Valley.

“I found out this place had a good teaching program and I thought I’d start here and figure out where to go from there,” said Hosanna Davis on her third day as a Hudson Valley student. Davis, an Early Childhood Education major, said that she chose to go to Hudson Valley after having been homeschooled her whole life

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because it was less of an adjustment for her. “It’s easier to go from being home schooled to going here than straight to a four-year university,” she said. Like many other students, Davis views Hudson Valley as just the start towards a greater goal and hopes to eventually teach at a school. “I’m hoping to find a school where I can

transfer and not have to go through the whole four years,” said Davis. She added that she wasn’t sure it was going to work out the way she planned, but is determined nonetheless to get her teaching certificate. “This is just the first two years,” she said. As for what’s next, Davis has her eye on Nazareth College.


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By: Julio Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Hudson Valley is surrounded by a variety of local restaurants and fast-food chains, but for a new college student with a busy schedule and a tight budget, making wise meal choices often poses a challenge. College is fast-paced and consumes most of a student’s time, so finding the time to eat often falls by the wayside. At Hudson Valley, students are fortunate enough to have a variety of eateries to choose from. Nearly all of the establishments in the area are accessible and well-priced for anyone on a student budget. To the right of campus, on Vandenburgh Avenue, students can choose from Taco Bell, Deli & Brew and Dunkin Donuts for a quick bite to eat. They’re all within walking distance, and each establishment offers quite the bang for your buck. At Taco Bell, a steak quesadilla with chips and salsa is fairly priced at $4.99. A crunchwrap supreme is priced at $3.69. Taco Bell’s menu items are nearly all

priced under $10. So, anyone with $10 can make their way to Taco Bell for a quick bite before class. With fall right around the corner, a hot coffee to start off the day is a must-have for any sleep-deprived, chilly student. A Dunkin Donuts combo includes a medium hot coffee paired with a variety of breakfast sandwich choices. Deli & Brew offers a slice of pizza priced at $1.85. The subs and salads cost between $4.39 and $7.49. Across the street, students will find a Wendy’s, Subway, China Wok and Market 32. Wendy’s offers the four-for-four. Students can enjoy four items for the convenient price of $4. China Wok is a Chinese food establishment that is fairly priced for anyone looking to grab food on-the-go. China Wok offers a sitdown dining area, but it is cheaper to fill a take-out container for the road. If you’re in the mood for ice cream or a quick snack, Stewart’s is right down the road. Stewart’s offers deli dogs priced at two for $2.50. Stewart’s is also home to a

As opposed to the Prime Cafe, students seek out other food options nearby campus.

wide variety of ice cream flavors that are a beloved favorite of Upstate New Yorkers. Anyone looking for a bite on the 224 heading towards downtown Troy should try The Flying Chicken. Located on 7th Ave. in Troy, this spot provides a wide ar-

ray of comfort food options. The Flying Chicken’s signature dish is their take on chicken and waffles. The dish is a little pricey at $9.75, but the ecstasy-inducing quality of the combination will make the purchase worthwhile.

Of course, anyone in a real rush to catch a bite can always look to Prime in the Campus Center. A word of warning, though; you may become all too addicted to the greasy satisfaction of the chicken tenders and fries, so order at your own risk.

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Dwight Marvin Library has slowly been making the switch from physical books, to e-books.

By: Jacob Pitts Staff Writer As technology advances, old inventions are often deemed unnecessary, and if recent developments in the library department are any indication, physical books are in danger. Some argue that they are too heavy, require light to read and are simply a waste of space, making e-books a sleek and portable alternative to the typical reading experience. Others criticize e-books for their clinical nature and reliance on battery life, and prefer the

more personal, organic feeling that reading a paper book offers. Most people have their own preference, but at the Dwight Marvin Library, the digital form is evidently winning over. At HVCC, this shift has occurred gradually, with the Dwight Marvin Library putting small changes into practice each year. There are currently 80,000 print books in the library’s collection, which is only half of the 160,000 e-books that are now available online. A decade ago, these statistics were the other way around, but 2010 was the turning point when

the library’s print and digital collections were of equal size. Since then, the print collection has continued to shrink and the number of e-books in the library system has been increasing yearly. One of the benefits of reducing the amount of physical books in the library is that it allows for extra seating and more room for students to hang out and collaborate on projects. Library director Brenda Hazard said, “What we’ve been able to do in my ten years as library director is do what we call repurposing our space, so that we don’t need the same amount of floor

space for books. In some ways, it’s very freeing.” Brenda continued, “I’m not a librarian who thinks of libraries as book museums. We don’t need to devote the amount of space that we had to books anymore.” Reinventing the library as a social hub on campus will attract students who might normally be deterred by the idea of the stereotypical librarian shushing patrons to check out the library and its wealth of valuable resources. There are still silent study spaces for students who like to do their work quietly, but the library also provides spaces to do work at any noise level. This repurposing of library space has also given students room to do things that would be prohibited in most traditional libraries, like using their mobile devices and having snacks. Hazard goes on to point out, “We can rethink what students need: they want tables where they can spread out, where they can plug in devices, where they can charge their phones, they can have their coffee and their sandwich, and they want to do all those things at once. When we don’t have to worry about the physical condition of print books, we can

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be more liberal about things like eating and drinking.” Even though the library has undergone some major changes in the makeup of its collection and space, Hazard does not expect it to change the job of librarians that much. The primary goal of librarians is still to help students navigate information, no matter what medium it is in. On the other hand, while digital sources are more convenient for students in many ways, they also bring up some complications. The greatest obstacle that students will face as a result of the Digital Revolution is how they evaluate the sources they find. “Fake news” is one of the most notorious buzzwords of the year, and the ever-increasing dependence on digital sources makes it more critical than ever for students to know if their sources are reliable, respected and objective. While physical books are now an endangered species, it is safe to say that the libraries themselves are here to stay. As long as they continue to evolve with the times and adapt to students’ needs, they will remain a staple to college students’ social lives and academic success.


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Vikings begin the semester 0-5 By: Skylar Blankenship Sports Editor The Vikings fall sport season kicked off with losses for women’s volleyball, men’s soccer and men’s football. The first match of the week was the women’s volleyball team facing Bergen Community College at home. The Vikings won the third and fourth games 25-20 and 25-23. Bergen took the other three games 25-12, 25-17 and 15-

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The lady Vikings finished the match with five sets, 34 kills and a total of 151 attacks. Major contributors, with nine kills each, were freshman Jessica Getty and sophomore Alayna Fredenburgalso, both majors in individual studies. Two days later, the women’s soccer team lost to Finger Lakes Community College 2-1 in overtime. Sydnee Metzold, a freshman individual studies major, scored

the Valley’s only goal with an assist from Anna Colarusso, a sophomore individual studies major. The deciding goal at the away game was made only two minutes into overtime, scored on freshman goalie Kaitlin Nadeau after making seven saves. The men’s soccer lost their away game against the Finger Lakes 1-0. During the game, the Vikings made a total of nine attempts to score, with freshman Garrett Axtmann, a business

major, making the most contributions. Freshman goalie Kevin Granados, an individual studies major, also made three saves. The men’s football team lost 42-13 against Nassau Community College at their away game on the first of the month. The Valley first scored in the first quarter with freshman quarterback Wesley Manning passing to John Daly, freshman wide receiver. The Vikings did not score

again until the third quarter when Logan Payne, freshman linebacker, sacked Nassau’s quarterback, causing him to fumble. Michael Cantoni, sophomore defensive end, recovered the ball and ran it 76-yards into the end zone. The team ended the game with seven turnovers, 2 penalties, 26 minutes, 43 seconds with possession of the ball and a total of 196 passing yards for Manning.

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Women’s soccer won against Holyoke by a single point, ending the game at 3-2.

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Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards Brunch 10 a.m. at Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Meeting Rooms 2 and 3 Athletic Hall of Fame Reception 3 p.m. at McDonough Sports Complex Pre-Game Tailgate Party 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Picnic Pavilion Homecoming Game Vikings vs. Milford Academy 7 p.m. Kick-Off at Outdoor Athletic Complex, Football field

Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 9th Annual Race Away Stigma 5K Race & Fun Walk at Student Pavilion Registration 8:30 a.m. Race starts 10 a.m. Awards ceremony 11 a.m.

Men’s football suffered a loss against Lackawanna, ending the game at 15-47.

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Men’s soccer team rallies to win first home game

By: Brian Dengler Staff Writer

Last week, Hudson Valley’s men and women’s soccer teams started the season on a positive note, both going 3-0. The week kicked off with a men’s soccer team home game on Tuesday against Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Despite receiving two yellow cards, the team dominated offensively, scoring all three goals in the first half. About 12 minutes into the first period, sophomore midfielder Ryan Euell, a liberal arts major, scored the first goal of the game. At 36 minutes, 51 seconds into the same period, Freshman Ethan Samarija scored the second goal, gaining a 2-0 advantage over Fulton-Montgomery. With only 46 seconds left in the first period, freshman midfielder Cetin Karaca, a computer science major, scored the third goal. The second period was relatively quiet with no scores allowed on either side, allowing Hudson Valley to leave the game with a final score of 3-0. The men’s team took action again on Thursday while facing Ulster County Community College at home. However, this game would not turn out to be as high scoring as their last, but the Vikings still claimed the victory with a final score of 1-0. Sophomore midfielder Ethan

PHOTO BY MIKEY BRYANT | HUDSONIAN

Thomas, a criminal justice major, and Euell worked together to score the lone goal in the second period, leading the men’s team to their second victory. Concluding the week, the women’s team went head-to-head with Holyoke Community College at home in what was a tight defensive contest. About 28 minutes into the first period, sophomore offensive player, Susannah Frisch, an individual studies major, broke the 0-0 tie by scoring the first goal of the game. Shortly thereafter, Holyoke tied it up, making the score 1-1. After being stuck in a tie for quite some time, sophomore individual studies major Anna Colarusso, a midfielder, finally scored and brought the score up to 2-1. With only 16 seconds left in the period, Holyoke tied it up yet again, raising the score to 2-2, taking the game into the second period. Unlike the first period, the second proved to be a tough battle for both offenses, as their defenses stepped up and nearly brought the game into overtime. However, with only three minutes and ten seconds left, Freshman Sydnee Metzold received a penalty kick opportunity. Metzold took full advantage and scored the final goal in the game, leading Hudson Valley to its first win of the season and bringing their record to an even 1-1.

Players on the team battled to win the first game of the season. PHOTO BY MIKEY BRYANT | HUDSONIAN

Men’s soccer players join together to celebrate the win after an intense game. COURTESY OF WWW.ATHLETICS.HVCC.EDU

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Players exit the field after a one point win against Suny Ulster.


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