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Men’s and women’s soccer teams continue winning streak By: Brian Dengler Staff Writer

This week was a significant one for our soccer teams, as our men’s and women’s teams racked up some big wins yet again.

The women’s team took on the SUNY Adirondack Timber Wolves. winning the game by a landslide with an impressive score of 7-0.

Only three minutes, 46 seconds into the first half, freshman business major Leigha Alleshouse scored the first goal for Hudson Valley, kicking off the game with a 1-0 lead.

At the four minute, 45 second mark, sophomore Susannah Frisch, an individual studies major, scored the second goal of the half with an assist from midfielder Sydnee Metzold, a freshman individual studies major. To close out the first half, freshman Bethany Pochobradsky scored for Hudson Valley once again, bringing the score up to 3-0.

To open up the second half, Frisch scored her second goal that evening. Shortly thereafter, freshman midfielder Emily Cronk, a human services major, scored to bump the score up to 5-0.

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Stephen King’s “IT” is the largest ever opening weekend for a horror movie.

IT proves to be a thrilling take on King’s novel

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Women’s soccer beat SUNY Adirondack 7-0 this past week.

Children and middle-aged men beware, IT, the 2017 reimagining of Stephen King’s classic novel, is hands down one of the best modern horror films in years.

The film works as a coming of age tale, a horror film and a thriller. However, the film is so much more than that.

IT 2017 is directed by Andres

Muschietti and stars a group of very talented young actors, with the stand out being Finn Wolfhard of Stranger Things. The movie also features Bill Skarsgård in the role of chilling clown Pennywise, who will no doubt give you nightmares for months.

The film is about a group of kids who live in Derry, Maine who ban together to stop the killer clown from feeding off children’s fears.

The terrifying story has been told before in the 1990 miniseries of the same name. However, in the 2017 reimagining, the film is told entirely from the kid’s perspective and is light years better than the miniseries.

The relatively unknown Skarsgård gives one of the most bone chilling and memorable performances of the year.

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Free resources accessible to the student body By: Zoe Deno Staff Writer Hudson Valley Community College offers an assortment of services to students at minimal or no charge.

Community colleges host a unique demographic and the college tries to cater to that in order to enhance the student experience, according to Dennis Kennedy, director of communications

and marketing.

One of the services offered to students is free busing on the CDTA. Before the construction of College Suites, Hudson Valley was primarily a commuter school. It hosts many non-traditional students, many of whom don’t have reliable transportation to class.

Students have access to all of the CDTA routes including STAR service and Northway Xpress. In order to access this service, stu-

dents must have their student ID with them and be enrolled in the current academic term.

Another service offered to enrolled students is the Wellness Center. All assistance offered is covered in the student’s initial tuition and is free of any additional cost. Registered nurses and a college physician are able to help student injuries, as well as offer both physical and mental health counseling.

In the lobby of the Wellness Center, free tampons, lubricants and condoms are offered to students. The condoms are supplied by the New York State Department of AIDs Prevention in the hopes of preventing disease and pregnancy.

Pregnancy is one of the leading causes for female dropout rates, especially at community colleges.

According to a recent study

released by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, unplanned births account for nearly one in 10 dropouts among female students at community colleges.

They make up 7 percent of dropouts among community college students overall. The free condoms are available to help prevent this by making

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September 20, 2017

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Utica-based artist opens “Studio Maquettes” exhibit

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By: Grace Sgambettera Staff Writer The work of Utica-based artist Jonathan Kirk went on display last Friday at Hudson Valley, in a new sculpture exhibit entitled “Studio Maquettes.”

The British-born sculptor hosted an artist talk in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center on Friday afternoon, where he described his background as an artist, the process behind the creation of his pieces and the sculptures themselves at length.

The exhibit itself was later opened in the Teaching Gallery, located on the first and second floors of the Administration Building, and a reception was held for the artist, students, faculty and members of the Hudson Valley community to view and discuss Kirk’s work.

The pieces currently on display in the gallery are some of the artist’s smaller scale models, or maquettes, of the larger sculptures he’s created. The models are made up of varied materials such as steel, cast iron, bronze, painted wood and cardboard.

Jonathan Kirk’s abstracted sculptures are intended to bring to mind architecture of both the

(Pictured left to right) Jeanne Flanagan (Gallery Director, Saint Rose), Jonathan Kirk, Paul Mauren (Sculpture Professor, Saint Rose), and Chris Duncan (Sculpture professor, Union College).

industrial and natural worlds, with elements such as steam engines and sea creatures appearing often simultaneously in his work.

Kirk said working with the smaller models was an obvious choice when putting together the exhibit, citing lack of space as a limiting factor for the bigger pieces.

“They really are rather big,” Kirk said.

“I know that Jonathan’s work is good and consistent, but it’s

also incredibly built,” said Tara Fracalossi, assistant professor in the Fine Arts department and founding director of the Teaching Gallery.

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campus to give art students variety in their time here at Hudson Valley.

“Students are going to be here for two years (ideally) and I want them to maybe get some [exposure to] painting, some new media, [and] maybe get something super conceptual in here as well,” Fracalossi said.

The non-arts members of the Hudson Valley community are also encouraged to visit the exhibit. Fracalossi said the pieces aren’t necessarily finished and the way they were made is visible.

“I think even on the most basic level, they’re interesting to look at,” she said.

Although Kirk said he doesn’t like to go into detailed explanations of the meanings behind the pieces, he mentioned “mankind’s hubristic attitude, carbon footprints and unquestionable right to consume” as some of the ideas he draws on in his work.

“I hope that when people look at my work, they get the sense of what I’m talking about,” Kirk said.

Studio Maquettes runs from September 14th to October 14th in the Teaching Gallery on the ground floor of the Administration Building. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For gallery hours and more information, visit the Teaching Gallery’s official website at http://www.hvcc.edu/ teachinggallery/index.html

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Planned advanced manufacturing center to boost student job opportunities By: Hunter Wallace News Editor Hudson Valley has plans for building the Gene F. Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills (CAMS) — an addition to campus that will ultimately increase students’ job prospects.

According to the summer 2017 issue of Valley View, Hudson Valley’s official alumni magazine, this new $14.5 million, 37,000 square foot building is set to be finished in the summer of 2019.

Once completed, the center will double enrollment in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) and help meet a growing workforce demand for skilled employees.

Valley View also states that “CAMS is envisioned as a onestop hub to support industry training and employee recruitment, and the building’s design provides corporate partners with access to offices and conference space adjacent to faculty offices, student classrooms and labs. Facilities will be available for corporate demonstration purposes, shared training activities and events that connect the college to its workforce partners more than ever before.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 900,000 more manufacturing jobs today than in 2010, yet the country’s manufacturing companies are struggling to hire

qualified employees necessary for business and economic growth.

Also, by 2020, more than 200,000 new positions are expected to be available for machinists and industrial maintenance technicians nationwide.

Nearly all graduates of Hudson Valley’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology program find jobs, and most find work before graduation. About 45 students graduate from this program every year, but lab space and essential equipment on campus limits the college’s ability to enroll more students.

This, combined with the fact that Hudson Valley is the only community college within 125 miles that trains CNC machinists and programmers, makes CAMS an essential project.

In early 2015, Hudson Val-

ley’s College Foundation established a capital campaign committee, led by industry partners and faculty, and set out to raise $3.5 million for construction and equipment for the new building. As of June 2017, the College Foundation has secured $2.95 million toward this goal.

A leadership challenge gift of $1 million from the Gene Haas Foundation, longtime partner of Hudson Valley and creator/provider of CNC machine tools for manufacturing within this program, was received by the college in September 2015.

In August 2016, Albany-based Simmons Machine Tool Corporation (part of the NSH group) donated $125,000 for the construction of a state-of-theart electro/mechanical industrial maintenance lab.

“We at Simmons and the NSH Group do not see this as a donation, but rather an investment in our future and the Capital District,” said Simmons President and Co-chair of the CAMS Campaign Committee David William Davis.

“I was making my rounds in our facility recently and noticed that every person in the machine shop at that moment was an HVCC graduate[, and that e]very precision-machined part they were working on came from projects that HVCC students and HVCC Professor David Larkin himself helped to design, program and manufacture; all of these parts are critical to maintaining the wheels of this country’s locomotives,” In the end, the center will provide more opportunities to

both students and employers.

“Hudson Valley Community College greatly appreciates this extraordinary gift from Simmons Machine Tool Corporation and the NSH Group,” said Hudson Valley President Drew Matonak.

“We’re proud to be their partner in the reinvention and major expansion of manufacturing education in our region, and, led by Professor Dave Larkin, Hudson Valley’s new center is the epitome of public-private partnership, and together we’ll provide one of the most advanced training centers for manufacturing in the U.S.” For more information, visit http://www.hvcc.edu/foundation/ cams.html, contact Dave Larkin at (518-629-7381) or contact the Foundation office at (518) 6298012.

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tudents readily accessible.

Even if you aren’t enrolled in an academic term, affordable dental care is offered. While cleanings are free to faculty members and enrolled students, procedures for non-students are offered for under $15.

“People who don’t have insurance or dental care really benefit from it. A lot of senior citizens and lower income people come in,” said Eric Bryant, assistant director of communications and marketing. “The cost is minor

compared to getting dental coverage elsewhere,” he said.

Procedures are performed by dental hygiene students. “These are mutually beneficial to the students who are in these programs and the community, and it’s a service to the student body,” Bryant said.

The Automotive Department also offers services at an accessible price as part of their lab for senior automotive students. The labor itself is free, but people who want to partake in this service must pay a $15 lab fee and buy the parts needed to fix their car.

Unlike the other services,

students’ cars must fit certain qualifications. Their priority is making sure students get the most out of the lab time.

Students and community members can apply to have their car worked on. Instructors will evaluate how long the car will take to fix and the type of work

that will need to be done.

If they think the car won’t benefit their students, the car will be rejected. One qualification for acceptance is that the vehicle must be manufactured before the year 2000.

According to Kennedy, The Automotive and Dental labs are

unique to HVCC, the only college in the area to offer such services.

College students face many challenges, but Hudson Valley’s services are meant to make their lives easier. The college created these services for a reason and all students are encouraged to take advantage of them.

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Student takes advantage of the free CDTA ridership.

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Digital media alumni share their work during reception By: Hunter Wallace News Editor Students experienced lost hope, dream eaters, dark twists on children’s literature and more from prior Vikings during the Digital Media Program Alumni Exhibition artist reception last Thursday.

Art work featured in the exhibition belongs exclusively to 16 graduates of the Digital Media program, ranging from animation, sculpture and video, to collage, photography and digital imaging.

Digital Media Alumnus Mikey Bryant spoke on behalf of his Photoshop composite: “Dreameater.”

“My intended meaning of ‘Dreameater’ was to symbolize depression and its ability to take such a prominence over someone’s life and make it hard to see the positives, something I’ve always battled in my own life,” said Bryant.

“The bunny mask and the shape of the hand is meant to feel like your view is being blocked by a surreal antagonist, like when a character in a horror movie gets a glimpse of hope, only for the killer to appear; I feel the piece displays this tension and shows how battling with your own inner demons are like that horror scene — eventually you’ll be forced to either face them head on or run

and accept them as part of yourself, and whichever happens is your choosing.”

Isaac Kautz, Digital Media alumnus, also explained the meaning behind his inkjet print: “All Hope is Lost.”

“I believe this piece comments on the current social and political climate of the United States, as well as the world. It opens a dialogue on feelings of hopelessness and disenfranchisement of younger adults, and it also plays on personal feelings of anxiety and depression,” said Kautz.

“Despite this dark tone, I don’t intend to depress or stress the viewer; instead, I hope this piece normalizes and exudes a sort of sympathy for these feelings, almost like a way of saying ‘You’re not alone,’ I suppose.”

Another Digital Media alumnus, Angela D’Amico, shared her inspiration for “Anne with An e,” her digital image.

“It is a children’s classic book, and I kind of wanted to go off a darker feeling from it, like imagination. In the book, when she reads, her imagination runs wild, and I wanted to capture that with the butterfly flying out of the book,” said D’Amico.

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Alumni, Isaac Kautz’s, graphic design piece showcased at the Digital Media exhibit.

inations and let it loose once in awhile.”

The two-year Digital Media A.S. degree exposes students to both traditional and digital art, including drawing, two-dimensional design, photography, digital imaging, animation, video, interactive media, web and graphic design.

Various Digital Media alumni explained how their experiences at Hudson Valley shaped their perceptions of the field and prepared them for future work.

“The Digital Media program, as cliché as it seems to say, has really set me up for success with my future,” Bryant said. “I feel confident in calling myself a digital artist, and I feel confident in the work I put out to the world. I have everything I need to be able to succeed in this field so long as I put in the effort to keep putting work out there.”

“I continue to use the skills and techniques I learned in the Digital Media program on a daily basis while working on personal projects in photography and film,” Kautz said. “I hope to either continue my education at a school of fine arts or begin a career/internship at a workplace which makes better use of my education in the near future.”

The current exhibition was curated by Digital Media Alumnus Jared Schafer and organized

by Digital Media Instructor Kyra Garrigue.

Schafer was born in North Carolina and he moved to upstate New York to pursue a bartending career. After about a decade in the hospitality industry, he decided to seek a degree in Digital Media from Hudson Valley and continued his education at Sage College of Albany. Now, he is the director of Motion Graphics at

Upside Collective in Albany and has taught courses in Digital Animation and Time Arts at Sage College of Albany.

Alumni included in the exhibition are: Samantha Asher, Michael Bryant, Jason Carnegie, Angela D’Amico, Carolyne Deitz, Lindsay Dingman, Laura Farrell, Dylan Friebel, Amberlea Gorkey, Hunter Harrison, Merimon Hart, Isaac Kautz, Aynur Celik Kildiz, Mia Murphy, Adams Richards and David Vahue.

The exhibition is open through Friday, Oct. 6, and is located in the Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Atrium in the Marvin Library, near the cafe.

For more information on the Digital Media (A.S.) program, visit http://www.hvcc.edu/las/ dgm/index.html or contact Department Chairperson Scott M. Hathaway by phone at (518) 6297347.

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D’Amico poses with her work titled “Anne with and e”

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Fall fashion pulses back to life at the Valley By: Trisha O’Connell Staff Writer

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Reduced movie tickets up for grabs at Hudson Valley By: Nick Fisk Staff Writer

Digital media student, Andy Scaptura, is incredibly satisfied with the discounted movie tickets.

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Fall is here at last! Say hello to the nose biting mornings and the cool sunny days. The assortment of pumpkin-flavored everything returns better than ever, but in order to rightfully curl up with a classic PSL, one must have the classic fall fashion statements to accompany it.

The basics and essentials of fall fashion are warm colors and pops of pattern, such as flannels and stripes.

If you’re not one for keeping up with the yearly fashion trends, try not to be overwhelmed; you’re not alone! Sticking to the basics is simple enough for everyone.

Walking around campus, anyone can see the wide range of fashion choices being made by students and faculty.

As the transition to fall continues, there is a plethora of bulky sweaters and hats of all varieties being worn. It seems as if there are basic pieces that people are putting a small personal twist on to make it a little more unique.

Liberal arts student Aisha Davis said simply that hoodies were her staple piece, and I’m sure most would agree with her.

Liberal arts student Cora Phillips agreed. “Hoodies just say fall,” she said.

Exercise science student Collin Biddings had a little more to say on the topic. “I don’t really

have a piece of clothing,” he said, “but I think as a whole, outfits like some jeans, a nice pair of shoes and a crew or like shawl sweater.”

At Hudson Valley, students have a different outlook on just about everything, and fashion is no exception. If you’re on a tight budget, try taking a stroll around a thrift store.

Thrift stores often get a bad rap. Most think that they are only one step up from the dump, full of out of date t-shirts and mom jeans. While the mom jeans part isn’t a lie, there is so much more to be found. If you’re willing to take the time to really search, you can find some real steals without breaking the bank.

If the thrift store isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of stores you can peruse while still sticking to a budget. Stores like Marshall’s or TJ-Maxx are perfect places to go for discounted clothing that’s still new and in style.

These stores also tend to be a lot more organized than thrift stores. This creates a shorter shopping trip and far less stress.

If your brain is fashion-impaired, try taking a look around campus to get some inspiration from other students.

Clothing is an easy way to express yourself without having to put in too much effort. Whether it is a knit sweater, a statement beanie or a simple shoe, your choice of clothing showcases your personality and individuality.

Watching a movie is a common hobby among Hudson Valley students, but most are unaware that discounted tickets are available every Tuesday through the Student Activities office.

Students need not look any further than the Siek Campus Center for Regal Cinemas movie tickets at a fraction of their usual cost.

The tickets typically go for $12 at the theater, but are sold for $5 a piece at the ticket sales counter. The price is perfect for any movie-going student on a budget.

Student Activities says that the amount of tickets they sell usually varies each week.

“It’s sometimes lower and sometimes higher, but we usually get around 400 tickets sold,” said one staff member.

They also said that students normally find out about

the sales through their College Forum classes, but can also find out during orientation, via the student activities fliers or from the college website event section, where many more opportunities and events can be found.

The program has been running for several years now, yet many freshmen are unaware of it.

Criminal justice student Jordan Shannon said he had a “general clue” as to the sale, but didn’t know much about it otherwise, adding that he would likely grab some tickets in the future now that he was aware of the sale.

Many second-year students don’t even know about the sale, like computer and information science student Austin Decapita.

Decapita said that while he’d heard of the sale he hadn’t participated in it yet, but expressed interest in getting some in the future. Decapita also shared that he found out about the sale from

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a professor during his first year at HVCC. Many students end up learning about the sales from either professors or friends. Jordan Steele, a fine arts major, said that she learned about the sale from a friend last year.

All students interviewed said that the price was a great deal. “I mean, it’s $12 for a single ticket at the theater,” said Decapita. The Student Senate has considered increasing the price over the last few years, but it currently remains at $5.

Other event tickets are also sold at this counter, like those for the New York City day-trip taking place at the end of September.

Any interested student can visit the Student Activities Center in room 210 of the campus center on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and can purchase up to 2 tickets per week.

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Foster the People’s latest release reflects tones of acceptance By: Kimberly Easlick Staff Writer The alternative group Foster the People released their third album this summer titled “Sacred Hearts Club” with a few major changes made in the band’s sound.

With this new album, there was a definite style change from their previous albums. The band’s first album, “Torches”, and their second album, “Supermodel”, both maintained a similar stylistic sound.

These first two albums reflected a pop-rock, upbeat music approach. In contrast, the recently released album had a lot of influence from ‘60s psychedelic music mixed with electronically styled songs.

Although much of the sound differed from their first album, the message of all three albums remains similar.

This message can be best described as a defiance among the corrupt and sometimes hateful society we live in today. Throughout the three albums, lead singer Mark Foster focuses on addressing issues and topics many are afraid to discuss today.

Upon the release of the third

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album, Foster made a public statement concerning the influence of the album.

“We live in a trying time right now. Racism, sexism, classism, homophobia and religious persecution are more rampant than ever. This record was made in defiance against those cancerous ideas. Hopefully it makes you feel as it made us feel when we were working on it - that life is beautiful. And love will always be bigger than politics,” said Foster.

Between this statement and the lyrical interpretations of the songs, listeners have a better understanding of the inspiration behind the music.

Along with the inspiration and style defined across this album, the musical approach is quite superb as well. The different approach the band takes with songs on the record, such as “Loyal like Sid and Nancy,” “Harden the Paint” and “SHC”, relies heavily on electronic dance and trap beat components.

Songs like these from the new record best reflect the change and style growth the band has had since the release of their first album in 2011. Other songs on this new record, like “Static Space Lover,” “Orange Dream,” “Lotus

Foster the People’s newest album, “Sacred Hearts Club,” released this summer.

Eater” and “Sit Next to Me”, all demonstrate free-spirited, uplifting undertones and the feel of an older music genre.

By including songs that represent the past with a ‘60s psychedelic vibes and ‘80s sounding elements the band is able to express a simpler time.

Although the majority of the songs are quite enjoyable, the focused style may be harder for

some to interpret. This may be due to the differing sound among the tracks in which the band seems to be testing the waters.

While the technique for the songs may have been inconsistent, there certainly was lyrical fluidity.

However, people argue that the upbeat, hopeful tones of the songs don’t quite match the message of

the dark issues the band hopes to get across.

Overall, I absolutely would recommend this album to anyone, regardless of their music taste. Sacred Hearts club explores an assortment of different music styles, all while maintaining the old and loveable sound fans come to expect from Foster the People.

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Chipotle recently released its very own side of queso.

By: Kimberly Easlick Staff Writer If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where can I get an amazing burrito that’s the size of a small child?” the answer to your prayers would be Chipotle.

I am a huge chipotle fanatic, and with the release of their new queso I knew a visit was in order.

Usually when I go to Chipotle, my typical order consists of white rice, pinto beans, chicken, mild salsa, sour cream and cheese in a burrito bowl.

Today, however, I also ordered a side of Chipotle’s brand new queso. As usual, the food was full of great Mexican-inspired flavors like chipotle chilis, lime, jalapeño and peppers.

My order was fantastic as always, but I was particularly pleased with how sensational the queso was.

The queso was a bit thicker than most versions I’ve tried, but nonetheless still delicious. The new recipe contains more natural ingredients, like cheddar cheese, milk, yellow onion, tomato paste, lemon and lime juice, garlic and many more ingredients.

The queso comes in a few options. A small side and large side are both available, with the large as a great option for sharing. You can also add some to your burrito or burrito bowl.

In addition to the burrito and burrito bowl, chipotle offers many other meal options.

All meals are very customizable. Chipotle offers salad bowls paired with their delightful vinaigrette dressing, tacos (as an adult or children’s meal) and quesadillas, which you can get filled with meat or just cheese.

There are endless variations of all offered selections. Plus, in order to cater to all customers,

Chipotle even offers vegetarian and vegan-friendly choices.

The chain offers sofritas, a shredded tofu dish seasoned with ingredients like cumin, poblano peppers and oregano. Although they contain no meat, the taste is mimicked perfectly. I would highly recommend this meal to all non-meat eaters.

Along with all of the Mexican-inspired cuisine, the restaurant is probably most known for their guacamole. The guac at Chipotle is the perfect pair with the chips they offer or as a topping to complement any order.

The guacamole uses excellent, fresh ingredients such as cilantro, jalapeño, red onions and Hass avocados. The guacamole is also vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Overall, I would recommend Chipotle to almost anyone. There is a wide array of choices they offer for anyone to enjoy a great meal.

There are several Chipotle locations all across NY, and the closest one to campus is just a short drive away. Not only is the food well-seasoned, filling and customizable, but it is also relatively affordable for the average college student looking for a quick bite.

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Skarsgård embodies the role from the way he moves to the way he talks, completely selling the creepy nature of Pennywise while still maintaining the mystery and mystique of the character.

Even though Pennywise is shown more than some might deem necessary, he owns the screen and has the power to scare the hell out of anyone with a pair of eyes. The character is the selling point of the film and will be remembered for years to come.

Muschietti has crafted a visually attractive film with scares that will keep you awake thinking about them, particularly one scare that happens in a garage... good luck sleeping!

Not only does the movie terrify, but the humor is also there.

The writers have done a great job on the dialogue because the conversation in the film is genuine and realistic.

The conversations that the young cast engage in closely resemble those that actual

grade school kids would have with one another. From dropping F bombs to talking about each other’s sisters, the humor works.

Pure and simple, this is a beautiful film. Adding some very nice wide shots of Pennywise backset by the creepy look of Derry, Muschietti has made a Stephen King flick from start to finish.

However, with all the positives come the negatives. The one minor problem in the film is that when Pennywise appears and brings the scares, they never really get the time to breathe.

When the tension is at an all-time high, it is broken with funny dialogue. When you have a scene that is very intense, downgrading the impact with humor can become rather annoying for the audience.

Out of all the great films this year, IT has, without a doubt, been the most fun I have had at the theater. Delivering both hair-raising screams and hilarious dialogue, IT is not only a great horror film, it’s one of the best films of the year.

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Viking’s soccer win against Ulster and Holyoke By: Skylar Blankenship Sports Editor The Vikings soccer teams each brought home a victory, with the women’s team facing the Holyoke Community College Cougars and the men facing the Ulster Community College Senators on Sept. 7th.

The men’s team, lead by head coach Travis Cooke and assistant coach Giacomo Giglio, won 1-0 against the previously undefeated Ulster Community College, with the only score occurring in the second half of the home game.

Sophomore midfielder Ryan Euell, a liberal arts major, scored the only goal of the game using a corner kick made by midfielder Ethan Thomas, a sophomore criminal justice major.

Freshman goalie Benjamin Peay, an engineering major, saved all seven attempts to score by the

Senators.

At the end of the one hour, 45 minute-long game, only one yellowcard had been given to Viking freshman architecture technology major Carl Kernochan, a midfielder.

Later, the women’s soccer team, lead by head coach Jay Pokines and assistant coach Laurel Kurashige, had their first win of the season against the Cougars 3-2 at home. Both teams scored two goals in the first half, but in the second half the Vikings broke the tie.

Hudson Valley made a total of eight attempts to score against Holyoke.

Sophomore Susannah Frisch, an individual studies major, scored after receiving a pass from Sydney Buhrke, a fellow sophomore individual studies major.

Midfielder Anna Colarusso, a sophomore individual studies

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3-2

Win Wed. Sept 13

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Women’ soccer triumphs against SUNY Adirondack.

major, scored the Viking’s second goal in the first half of the game.

Vikings Sports Schedule Men’s Cross Country (Away) Bard Raptor Invitational (Bard) @ 11:00 a.m.

Win

Sunday, Sept 24

Women’s Volleyball Sat. Sept 9

Men’s Football (Away) New Jersey Warriors (St. John Vianney High School in N.J.) @ 1:00 p.m.

HVCC v. Genesee

Wednesday, Sept 27

HVCC v. Monroe

Women’s Soccer (Home) @ 4:30p.m.

HVCC v. Adirondack

Women’s Volleyball (Away) Herkimer @ 6:00 p.m.

Loss

Men’s Soccer (Home) 4:30 p.m.

0-3 0-3 2-3

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell Open House is a great way to meet students, faculty and staff from every program. Members of campus clubs and organizations are on hand to share what it’s like to be a student here. Campus tours run continuously, and a flexible schedule allows you to focus on what interests you most.

Women’s Cross Country (Away) Bard Raptor Invitational (Bard) @ 11:00 a.m.

5-0

At the end of the two hour, 30 minute-long game neither team had any fouls or penalties against them.

The game had a 30 minute delay due to the weather.

Both teams played on Wednesday afternoon against SUNY Adirondack.

Sunday, Oct. 1 or Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017

Saturday, Sept 23

Women’s Tennis (Home) Herkimer @ 1:00 p.m.

HVCC v. Adirondack

The winning goal was made during the last four minutes of the game by freshman midfielder Sydnee Metzold, an individual studies major.

Freshman individual studies major Katlin Nadeau, goalie and sometimes midfielder, saved eight out of the 10 attempts to score made by Holyoke’s offense.

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To close out the game, freshman Paige Baile, an individual studies major, and sophomore individual studies major Sydney Buhrke, a midfielder, each made a goal, leaving Hudson Valley with a final score of 7-0. Our women’s soccer team is now 2-1.

Our Men’s soccer team also took on SUNY Adirondack in what proved to be another blowout victory at 5-0. Straight out of the gate, Hudson Valley scored their first goal within the first minute and a half. After that, it was nothing but pure dominance.

Freshman midfielder Avery Cummins, an individual studies major, scored a goal for the Vikings, as did freshman defenseman Ethan Samarija, also an individual studies major. The MVP of the night was freshman business major Garrett Axtmann, a forward, who scored a whopping three goals, known as a hat trick, to close out a 5-0 win. The Men’s soccer team is now 3-1.

Men’s soccer demolished SUNY Adirondack 5-0 this past week.

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