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Volume 72, Issue 06

October 11, 2017

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Senate Presidents leadership skills polished by Hudson Valley

Vikings suffer devastating loss at homecoming

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Hudsonian (Pictured from left to right) Andrew Matonak, Lindsay Bradt, Emmanuel Marc, Darnell Stapleton, Robert Jojo, and Justin Hoyt.

Alumni honored during homecoming

By: Skylar Blankenship Sports Editor

Student Senate President, Nathanael Savasta, experienced an entirely new lifestyle upon arrival at Hudson Valley.

By: Grace Sgambettera Staff Writer Involvement may not seem like a surprising quality for the President of Hudson Valley’s Student Senate to have, but for Nathanael Savasta it’s been a learning process.

In high school, Savasta said he focused on sports and his social life more than anything else and didn’t apply himself academically.

All that changed for him when he got to Hudson Valley. “I had a change of heart,” said Savasta. “I really began focusing on academics, but I also wanted to get involved in clubs and student life on campus,” Savasta said.

In addition to his work with the Student Senate, Savasta served as freshmen class president last year. He is currently a trustee on the board of trustees, Vice President of the Entrepreneurship Club and the Vice President of the Investment Club as well.

“I didn’t want to focus on myself anymore,” said Savasta.

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Former student-athletes, coaches and a contributor to the the Athletic Department were honored at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception as part of Homecoming Weekend.

“It has been 10 long years since our last ceremony, and I am happy to bring the event back to the college. There have been thousands of student-athletes over the years, but this year’s class is among some of the most elite student-athletes of all time,” said Justin Hoyt in the provided program.

In attendance, besides the

inductees, were family, friends, administration and the athletic department, as well as others showing their support and pride for those inducted. Together, they created an atmosphere of pride, gratitude and accomplishment.

A common sentiment that Suzanne Kalkbrenner, assistant to the President, shared with those in the audience was, “We brought back … great athletes, and even better people.”

Each inductee gave a speech with the common themes of gratitude, hard work and memories.

They also talked about the lessons

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The Hall of Fame event was hosted this past Saturday in Mcdonough.

Viking football players line up face-to-face against Milford Academy at the 20 yard line.

By: Brian Dengler Staff Writer

As the skies darkened with the dimming stadium lights, the air of defeat threatened to strangle those left contemplating the bleak game they just witnessed.

The Vikings walked away from homecoming with a devastating loss against Milford Academy, in a game that ended 46-7.

“Our mind-set for every game is that we go in prepared with a game plan that enables us to win the game. Although we realize that some games will be tougher than others, we feel like every game we go into is a game we can win.” said head coach Michael Muehling.

Hudson Valley received the ball first to kick off the game. Early on, they decided to lean on the running attack, running the ball with freshman sports management major Jaron Lee five times and only passing it once.

The next two drives were pretty short for Milford and Hudson Valley, as it seemed like it could potentially be a low-scoring defensive battle. Milford went for it on 4th down with a pass, which ended up incomplete, instead of opting to punt it away. Hudson Valley then had to punt it after going three-and-out.

With six minutes, 46 seconds left in the first quarter, Milford drove the ball down the field, draining the clock with a well-designed running game. With eight seconds to spare, Milford ran the ball into the endzone on a first and goal, hitting the PAT, and putting themselves on the board, 7-0. Hudson Valley received the ball on a kickoff with only eight seconds to go, ran the ball, and ended the first quarter.

After two short drives by both teams to kickoff the second quarter, quarterback and sophomore criminal justice major Tajmaleeak Beckett threw an interception four minutes, 30 seconds in.

Milford’s offense continued to impress with four straight firstdowns. They then scored another touchdown with eight minutes, 51 seconds to go in the quarter.

Despite that impressive drive, they couldn’t follow it up with the PAT for the second consecutive time that night.

On their first attempt, Hudson Valley blocked the PAT and returned it to the opposite end zone. Then, Hudson Valley was called for offsides, and the score was taken back. On their second attempt, the kick missed the goal posts and left Milford without the extra point. Despite that, Milford

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October 11, 2017

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Students show school spirit during Fall Fest

This Week’s Events

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VISION: A Look at Life Behind the Scenes Exhibit Opening Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Atrium in the Marvin Library Learning Commons Transfer Advisor Visit: SUNY Plattsburgh 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Siek Campus Center, Room 290 Transfer Information Table: Bay Path University 9:00 am – 11:00 am Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby

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faculty showed up ready to win, as they were the reigning champions.

The event began with a rendition of the national anthem, followed by the announcer introducing everyone to the stands, which were just beginning to fill up. With the faculty clad in white and the students dressed in Hudson Valley green, the game was ready to begin.

Even though this was a competition, the vibe was lighthearted and almost everyone was smil-

The faculty and student led teams tied during last week’s Fall Fest Viking Cup challenge.

Despite gloomy weather and heavy showers, students were able to experience the Fall Festival and Viking Cup Challenge at Joe Bruno stadium last Thursday, Oct. 5.

The faculty vs. student softball game was extremely competitive, with both students and faculty athletically matched. The

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Recruiter on Campus: New York Army National Guard 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Siek Campus Center, First Floor Lobby Transfer Advisor Visit: SUNY Brockport 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Siek Campus Center, Room 290 Transfer Information Table: Cornell University 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby 1942: A Year of Infamy 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium Transfer Information Table: Emerson College 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby

Advisor Thurs Transfer Visit: Siena College 12 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Siek Campus Center, Room 290 Mindfulness Meditation 11:00 am – 11:30 am Wellness Center, Siek Campus Center Suite 270

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ing and laughing throughout the game.

Of course, knowing college students, the free food may have been the biggest draw.

There was barbecue chicken, macaroni and cheese, potato salad and every cookie you could ever want. Water was provided as well, and the buffet was replenished throughout the game to provide fresh food for everyone.

As the hours went on, more students heard about the free food, so naturally the stands

Faculty and students of Hudson Valley joined together last week in a friendly competition of baseball.

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Kristina Jenkins, a 2007 graduate, was inducted for her accomplishments in bowling. Some of the honors Jenkins received as a Hudson Valley student include a two-time All-American, as well as recipient of the Kerm Helmer Award and Betty Jo Graber Award.

Emmanuel Marc, a 2005 graduate, was inducted for his accomplishments in football. While studying at Hudson Valley, Marc received the Offensive Most Valuable Player for the JC Football Network, and was also named 2003 NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year.

Darnell Stapleton, a 2005 graduate, was inducted for his accomplishments in football. After Hudson Valley, Stapleton went on to Rutgers University as a scholarship student-athlete, followed by

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Lindsey Bradt, a 2002 graduate, was inducted for accomplishments in basketball and softball.

Bradt received numerous awards and recognitions during her career at Hudson Valley,including the Lester Higbee Memorial Award as the Most Outstanding Athlete, twice.

Tracey Chesebrough (Sears), a 2007 graduate, was inducted for her accomplishments in softball.

While at the Valley, Chesebrough earned the Mountain Valley Conference Player of the Year on two occasions, and was also credited with setting pitching records for the NJCAA Division III.

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being signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Robert JoJo, Hudson Valley’s football coach from 1997 to 2004, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his contributions to the football program. He guided the team to four Region Three Championships. He also received the 2004 Paul Bishop Award.

Willie Hammett, a 1966 graduate and former Dean of Students and Vice President of Academic Affairs, was inducted for his contributions as an athlete and administrator. As a student, Hammett was on the basketball and cross country teams.

Former head coach Ron Kuhl accepted the award on behalf of the 2001 men’s ice hockey team.

The team had a 16-game winning streak and went onto to win Nationals, a first for the Valley’s Pro-

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quickly filled up.

Along with the food and the game, other forms of entertainment were provided. There were two artists drawing caricatures for students. Who knew that so many Hudson Valley students like to skateboard?

The crowd was lively throughout the entire event.

People were also drawn to the weather, which actually felt like a crisp, fall afternoon instead of the 80 degree weather we’ve been getting. The air was cool, the sky was clear and the atmosphere was filled with school spirit.

Some students were there for the free food, while others came to casually watch the game and support the school. Some students were heckling and cheering on the players, and each team had dedicated fans who were ready and willing to point out mistakes and good plays. The passion felt similar to a major league baseball game.

The entire event ran from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and everything was free of charge, including admission, the food and even the caricature drawings. Similar events are also held throughout the year. If you happened to miss the Fall Festival or Viking Cup Challenge, a calendar of upcoming school events can be found on the official Hudson Valley website. gram.

The event began with time for people to socialize, enjoy some refreshments and have the chance to get settled before the ceremony.

Hoyt gave the opening remarks, followed by a few words from President Drew Matonak.

Hoyt spoke again to wrap up the festivities.

Chris Onorato, a sports photojournalist from NewsChannel 13, acted as the master of ceremonies.

The induction and reception took place in the lobby of the McDonough Sports Complex, which is where the Athletic Hall of Fame is located. The event was catered

by Mazzone.

Later on, during the halftime of the Vikings homecoming game against Milford, the inductees were honored.

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New chair of Building Systems Technology uses love of learning to lead By: Hunter Wallace News Editor “Technology is constantly evolving and we have to keep growing and learning with it to remain relevant in today’s world,” said new chair of the Building Systems Technology Department Brittany Slingerland-Kitterman.

In her new position, Slingerland-Kitterman will oversee six degree and certificate programs, including Clean Energy Management, Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Heating/ Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services, Mechatronics, Overhead Electric Line Worker and Photovoltaic Installation.

Slingerland-Kitterman has a diverse educational background.

“I am a past graduate of [Hudson Valley’s] Electrical Construction and Maintenance Pro-

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gram,” Slingerland-Kitterman said. “After Hudson Valley, I then went on to SUNY Oswego to get my Bachelor in Technology Education. I received my Master in Education from Ball State University and I was recently accepted into the doctorate program at SUNY Albany for Educational Policy and Leadership.”

Slingerland-Kitterman believes that her previous experience helped her achieve this position.

“My past experiences here at Hudson Valley helped to shape my love of learning. I think it is very important to have a love of learning if you are going to work in the field of education,” she said.

Slingerland-Kitterman feels that this position is a result of her determination.

“I feel as though this is the culmination of a goal that was

first established when I was a student here,” she said. “After I had graduated [from] Hudson Valley, I knew that I wanted to go into education so that I could help others find their passion in what they were learning. It is great to be able to get back to where it all started for me.”

Slingerland-Kitterman explained that her new role as department chairperson includes a variety of tasks, including reviewing and collecting teaching materials to fulfill the college’s objectives, employing available resources to maximize the fiscal efficiency of their curriculums, providing or obtaining necessary academic advisement for students in their curriculums and providing functions that are essential to the orderly operation of their curriculums.

As department chairperson,

Slingerland-Kitterman will help to influence and foster students’ growth. “[My position] ensures that students will receive an education that will help enable them to become successful and productive members of the workforce and community,” she said.

Slinger-Kitterman noted her desire to be back on campus.

“I am very excited to be back at Hudson Valley! Out of all the schools I’ve attended — [both] public and private — Hudson Valley was the best. The faculty [is] so involved and helpful,” she said.

Slingerland-Kitterman also commented on her willingness to help students find success in their futures.

“In these programs, you see students continually until they graduate,” she said. “It really in-

Slingerland-Kitterman, new chair of Building Systems Technology, will proudly oversee technology related degree and certificate programs.

creases the quality of their education when you take an interest and get involved with them.”

Advisement: How to hack it at the Valley By: Richard Decker Staff Writer Students share tips and tricks about utilizing advisement at Hudson Valley.

When class registration opens Oct. 26, students have many resources available to help choose classes and fulfill their degree track. This includes meeting with their advisers, talking to peers and using RateMyProfessor.

Sept. 25 marked the start of advisement and verification number (AVN) distribution for students attending Hudson Valley who plan to return in the spring.

Students who have not scheduled appointments with their advisers to discuss Spring 2018 classes should reach out to their office soon. During meetings, students will be given an advisement verification number which allows for class registration when it opens Oct. 26 on the HVCC WIReD website.

With just under three weeks until the start of class registration, some students have planned their full semester, while others are unaware of the resources that are available to aid in the process of choosing classes.

“I’m an individual studies major and I’m trying to take all the prerequisites to transfer, but I don’t know the best way to choose my classes,” said Mary Kate Dollard, a senior individual studies major.

Dollard considers several factors when choosing her classes, but the main reason behind her decision is the professor.

“Usually [the determining factor] is the professor. I know a professor can be really awesome and have a great course,” said Dollard.

Many students agree that being able to find a professor that is well-received by peers is an important aspect to consider.

A popular resource among students on campus is RateMyProfessor. According to the website, RateMyProfessor.com is the leading website in professor reviews with “more than 19 million ratings, 1.7 million professors and over 7,500 schools.

Additionally, for students thinking of transferring upon graduation, the website compiles Top Lists of the Highest Rated Professors, Hottest Professors and

Top Schools in the U.S. based on ratings from students. These top lists can be found at “toplists.ratemyprofessor.com/”.

RateMyProfessor provides insight on professors in several ways. Most pertinent are the reviews, which are capped at 350 characters.

Alongside the reviews are tags that give helpful and quick information on the professor and the class such as “participation matters,” “accessible outside class,” “tough grader” and “get ready to read.”

For some students, the teach-

ing method and friendliness of the professor affect their decision.

“I noticed for me, personally, I really learn most when I like the teacher,” said Allison Marshall, a sophomore. “If it’s taught in a way I don’t agree with, then I’m not going to take in that information.”

Regarding RateMyProfessor, Marshall said, “Although some professors will only have one or two ratings, there are tags like “lecture-based” and I know that I most likely won’t retain that information, and I won’t take that class.”

However, Marshall says there

are other factors, like past-student reviews, that sometimes encourage her to look more closely at the professor.

Anna Tuttman, a social sciences and humanities major, said, “I would say I rely on [RateMyProfessor], but I am definitely hesitant because you don’t really know who is writing those reviews.”

Tuttman brings forth a valid point. How trustworthy are anonymous reviews of a professor?

Tuttman said, “I talk to my adviser, we look at the degree track and go from there.”

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Students can choose to either have a walk-in or same day appointment in the Liberal Arts Advisement Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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NFL’s ‘Take a Knee’ movement stirs up controversy By: Richard Decker Staff Writer “To me, when you’re white and stand for the flag, you’re proud of it because this country represents you; whereas, if you’re black, it’s a little different because you don’t feel like you’re represented, don’t feel like you’re recognized,” said Faith Gaillard, a sophomore business administration major.

On Saturday, Sept. 23, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to encourage his followers to boycott the NFL following statements he made about players who protested the National Anthem.

The following Sunday, NFL stadiums across the country saw a revival of the #TakeAKnee protests, started by Colin Kaepernick last year, with some players taking a knee and even entire teams locking arms.

These revitalized protests are intended to protest civil rights injustices, like police brutality, among the black community. This resurgence has led to open conversations and dialogue throughout the country, including the Hudson Valley campus.

Physical science student Brandon Murdie said, “I don’t care if you don’t stand during the national anthem, but only if it’s not on such a huge stage, because it’s a distraction to what actually needs to get fixed, like healthcare.”

Aaron Mackey, an architectural technology major, agrees with Murdie. Mackey said, “[the players] should find different ways to do it, like the Philadelphia Eagles, who rose their fists during the anthem.”

Additionally, the two students agreed that the protests are disrespectful to both the government and the service members “who have fought for our freedom.”

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He felt that he wasn’t really gaining the satisfaction he had hoped after high school, so he instead learned to help others.

“Basically, I just enjoyed my first couple weeks at Hudson Valley so much and I wanted other people to have that great experience,” he said.

Savasta, now a second year Business Administration major, said that the Senate as an organization is “all about students.” The Senate is responsible for managing clubs by approving special funds and budgets. However, Savasta said that it doesn’t just stop with clubs. “It’s all about Hudson Valley and what the students can do

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National Football Players took a knee in protest against a lack of equality amongst the country’s black community.

Shawn Crump, a freshman individual studies major, has a stronger stance. “You do not have a constitutional right to kneel for the anthem,” said Crump.

While Crump agrees there are civil injustices being committed, he firmly believes that there needs to be a form of protest that does not disrespect the symbolism behind an American flag.

Yet, other students feel differently. Donnie Damas, a political science major, argues that the controversy surrounding taking a knee exemplifies the failure of the United States government to protect the Constitutional rights of the black community.

“I don’t think it’s disrespectful to service members because they fought for that right [to protest],” said Damas. “I do think it is disrespectful to the government, [but it is intended] to be, because they are not standing up for the black citizens of the country.”

Regarding the narrative of the controversy and the flag, Damas argued “not all, but a lot of white people want to shirk the responsibility of the past... and they

to better Hudson Valley.”

According to Savasta, whether it’s increasing student engagement, or implementing things, like maps, that are needed on campus, Student Senate plays a part. “Whatever we can really do to better the experience for the students during the term. That’s what Student Senate’s about,” he said.

As President, his role is to both direct and delegate operations, which he said was no surprise. However, he did add that it’s a little busier than he expected overall. “My experience so far has been great and it’s good to have put myself in the position where I can help people,” said Savasta.

His interest in helping people doesn’t just stop with the Hudson

Valley community, either. Currently, he said he and the Senate are working on hurricane relief efforts, hoping to get students involved, too. He said they’re putting up flyers and asking for donations through the Red Cross for disaster victims, while also trying to team up with the nursing department to combine their relief efforts.

Savasta ran for President of the Student Senate last semester and ended up winning against Brendan Caluneo by 69 votes.

He said at the time that he imagined “Student Senate doing whatever it can to encourage more students to be involved in the extracurriculars on the Hudson Valley campus”. Now president, he still maintains his feelings about

don’t want to acknowledge what has happened and what is continuing to happen.”

Damas continued, “So when things like this happen, they look to minimize what has happened and convert the subject to the disrespecting of the flag and servicemen. When really, the major problem is black kids getting shot in the street. So, why are we not talking about that?”

Murdie and Mackey, who were previously unaware of what Kaepernick and others were protesting, admitted the issue isn’t as cut-and-dry as previously thought.

“Yeah, it is an individual right, but I don’t know how I feel about it,” said Murdie.

Recognizing the importance of the movement, although it can be viewed as disrespectful, Murdie and Mackey agreed to take a picture for The Hudsonian in front of the U.S. flag. Murdie took a knee.

In early 2016, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid met with retired Green Beret and former NFL player, Nate Boyer, to discuss an

appropriate way to protest police brutality and the mistreatment of the black community.

The murder of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Reid’s hometown, was the catalyst for their protests among countless other incidents, such as the shooting death of nine-year-old Tamir Rice in a public park.

Gaillard believes the protests are not only acceptable, but necessary to bring about social change.

Gaillard, whose parents stopped standing for the flag years ago for not feeling represented, said the only true solution to the issue is “Through open conversations and doing actual research… talk with your peers on campus, start a conversation.”

While Damas’ agreed, his solution goes a step further.

Damas said, “The Constitution and this country [were] built on an inherently racist system and we need ground-up reform. [White people] need to stop focusing on the flag and focus on black lives being lost.”

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Hudson Valley student kneeled down in demonstration of athletes protesting.

the importance of extracurricular involvement.

“I think students would be better off if they were getting involved in things rather than just going to classes and then just going home,” he said. Savasta added that getting involved in clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities is completely a student’s choice, but that he wants to strongly encourage it.

In his own spare time, Savasta said he likes to enjoy outdoor activities, like kayaking and hiking, but these days he’s mostly trying to balance his school schedule with his senate responsibilities.

Whenever Savasta has spare time that’s not set aside for student senate, he tries to catch up on his homework and other duties as a

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student at Hudson Valley.

He said although it’s busier than he expected, he likes to stay busy. “The school year’s going by really fast, so I’m trying to make the most of it,” he said.

As we reach the halfway point of the semester, Savasta, like any another second year student, is trying to figure out his next step.

He said besides knowing he wants to continue studying business, he doesn’t know where that will take him, although he mentioned UAlbany as a possibility. From there, he’s unsure what the future holds.

“With business, there’s a lot of different directions you can go in,” he said. He has a little while longer to figure it out.

October 11, 2017

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Blade Runner 2049 hits the ground running By: Jarrod Flaherty Staff Writer Blade Runner 2049 is a visually-attractive, cinematic masterpiece.

Since the minute the first trailer dropped, I was unbelievably excited to see it in theaters.

Even though I have never seen the 1982 original, the previews sold me on what promised to be a visual masterpiece.

From the very first scene, you know you are in for something special. Blade Runner 2049 is not only one of the best movies of the year, but one of the best films I have ever seen.

2049 is directed by Denis Villeneuve, one of the best working directors in Hollywood today. His previous work, including Sicario and last year’s Arrival, proved he is a talented director. However, in my opinion, this movie blows his previous work out of the water.

The cast is also great. Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford are the stars here, with a supporting cast that includes Robin Wright and Jared Leto. Everyone in this film is incredible.

Gosling particularly deserves high praise as the the stand-out character in this film. He gives a performance that will be remembered for a very long time. Ford is also amazing and gives, in my opinion, the best performance of

his career.

I hesitate to go into detail about the plot because I really want everyone to experience this film without knowing what to expect. It feels like many blockbuster films give away everything in the trailers. With this film, however, the trailer gives away nothing and that’s how it should be.

Go in blind and enjoy the ride.

That being said, the real star of the show is the cinematogra-

phy. Roger Deakins proves, once again, why he is the best cinematographer in the business.

The scenes are filled with amazing shots of Futuristic Los Angeles, wide open areas and great action. This is the best-looking film I have ever seen. The score, composed by. Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch, is absolutely breathtaking and transports you right into this world without letting go.

I have tried to find flaws with this movie but, to be honest, I can’t find one. If I had to choose one error, it would only be that it runs a little long.

The film clocks in at two hours, forty-five minutes, which might be too long for some viewers. This film also is not for everyone and some might find it boring and tedious. However, I never felt that way. I didn’t want this film to end.

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In the end, Blade Runner 2049 will go down as an instant classic. The CGI, the performances, the story and the score all make Blade Runner 2049 a groundbreaking masterpiece.

Never before have I been so moved and speechless about a film. I would recommend seeing this film on the biggest screen possible, so you can sit down and lose yourself in a film that you’ll leave you thinking.

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Science fiction film, Blade Runner 2049, was released in theaters this past weekend.

Death Note fails to meet expectations By: Tea’ Claus Staff Writer Death Note’s newest film adaptation feels rushed, confusing and dissatisfying.

Directed by Adam Wingard, the film follows the story of Light Turner. Light is an intelligent high school student who finds a death note after giving a student his homework for money. Light reads the inside of the death note where he then meets the shinigami, or death god Ryuk.

Light uses the death note with a goal in mind. He wants to rid the world of criminals and make it a more peaceful place. The death of criminals causes civilians and law enforcement alike to take action.

The nickname “Kira” is then used to describe the person or group responsible for the deaths.

However, the power of the Death Note becomes too powerful for Light and his accomplice/ girlfriend, Mia. It drives the two mad as they try to find a way to keep the power without killing innocent people.

Death Note stars Nat Wolff as Light Turner, Lakeith Stanfield as the great detective L and Mar-

garet Qualley as Mia Sutton. Shea Whigham portrays James Turner, Light’s father and head of the “Kira” case. Paul Nakauchi plays Watari, L’s “handler” who takes him to where he needs to be. Jason Liles plays the body of Ryuk, who is voiced by Willem Dafoe.

The cinematography is very well done throughout the film.

The use of a slanted angle in the opening scene effectively captures the creepy and mysterious premise that’s featured in the book.

The use of over-the-shoulder shots mixed with low angle makes for a visual power struggle between Light and L in one of the film’s most climactic scenes.

Some of the far and medium length shots that involve Ryuk, as well as shots in which you can see Ryuk over Light’s shoulder, help portray his more menacing side as a death god.

The plot, however, suffers in two different areas: the extreme violence and the romance between Light and Mia. The violence is unnecessary.

The producers attempted to make gore and horror a central theme, when the genre is more consistent with that of a psychological thrill-

er.

The romance in the movie seems to be very forced and in-your-face. The audience is overwhelmed with the repetitive notion that the characters are romantically involved. The characters share an excessive amount of screen time together that takes away from the narrative.

The end of the movie seems very rushed, leaving it almost unsatisfyingly-over, at an odd point in the timeline. The plot is also muddled by an overwhelming amount of events taking place at the same time.

The actors’ performances are not at the caliber that forged so many die-hard fans of the original series.

Light experiences a fair amount of development in the film, however it seems unnecessarily drawn out. He doesn’t grow the backbone needed to stand up to Ryuk and Mia until the climax.

Mia’s character is very hard to like and understand. Death Note gives her the power to take the lives of others, but eventually she wants to use it to take out the good guys. She wants to become the sole owner of the Death Note.

L’s character is surprisingly well done, especially with the original character being so calculating. Lakeith Stanfield perfectly plays all of L’s mannerisms, from the way he loves sweets to his tendency to put his feet up on chairs.

Weirdly, though, the character becomes extremely emotional towards the end. This completely goes against the way L’s character had been from the beginning of the movie, so it was disappointing to see that drastic change.

The best and most interesting character in the movie is Ryuk.

Dafoe plays the persona of death god exceptionally well. Defoe’s interpretation of the character

reinforced the themes and motif featured throughout the film.

The raspy and menacing sound of his voice, paired with Ryuk’s lines, perfectly fit the role.

The use of CGI to give Ryuk a hunched over appearance only adds to his diabolical presence.

Overall, there are obvious issues with the characters and plot, but the editing, along with Willem Dafoe representation of Ryuk, makes the movie a little easier sit through. The film tries to stick to the original feel of the show, but does not do a very good job with it, leaving fans of the original disappointed.

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What does your building horoscope reveal about you?

By: Nick Fisk Staff Writer

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Siek Campus Center (September 23rd - October 22nd) – You’re the social friend, and

Bulmer Telecommunication Center (March 21st- April 19th) – You’re a very technical,

you’re well-loved by everyone.

Really, you just love making friends and you always make sure life stays interesting. You manage to keep cool under pressure, and parties always happen at your place.

Administration (October 23rd - November 21st) – You’re the head honcho in your group of friends and always make sure to keep everything in order. People don’t know much about you, but the select few that do know that you are more sensitive than most people think.

detail-oriented person. Many people see you as one of the best at what you do, though admittedly it takes a lot just to keep up. Not many people know how much time and effort you put into your projects.

Lang (April 20th - May 20th) – You’re an old soul and no

one can change that. People say that you’re stubborn in the right ways. Decisive and adamant, you’re a good leader and passionate about what you do. Life keeps you too busy on many an occasion, but you learn to live with it.

Marvin Library students are usually very reliable and studious.

Marvin Library (November 22nd - December 21st) – A

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Guenther (May 21st - June 20th) – You’re the type of student

lot of people rely on you for a lot of things. You’re a jack of all trades, yet you make it a priority to learn more every day. You’re often viewed as “the mom” of your friend group, but you secretly love that.

that focuses on their schoolwork more than anything. You generally keep on top of it all, but you have your bad days every now and again. You’re a firm believer in “no good deed goes unnoticed,” yet you hardly see the results. Satisfaction is its own reward to you.

Williams Hall (December 22nd - January 19th) – You’re

distant, but not cold. You’re more suited to listening than talking.

However, you know how to keep a secret and even have a few of your own. You give off a trustworthy vibe, so people feel comfortable telling you anything.

Brahan (June 21st - July 22nd) – You’re usually a relaxed

person, for better or worse. You make sure that everyone is happy, or at least as many as possible, and the relationships in your life mean a lot to you. Yet, your sleep schedule lacks, as does your motivation at times. Your life doesn’t follow too much of a schedule, though sometimes you wish it did.

Science Center students are exuberant and ready for a challenge.

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Clock Tower (January 20th - February 18th) – You’re charm-

ingly old-fashioned. Nothing goes over your head, and you easily learn a lot about people. You also always know the time and save a pocket watch for special occasions. People see you as reliable, if not a tad strict, as you always seem to keep everyone in line, for their own sakes.

Amstuz (July 23rd - August 22nd) – You are intelligent, but

often very quiet. For this reason, you find solace in a good book and a snuggly dog. The friends you open up to, however, see a completely different side of you.

Family is also of the utmost importance.

Science Center (February 19th - March 20th) – Bright eyed

and happy-go-lucky, you’re excited and ready for life. You need experience, but you’ll gain that along the way. You’re always the one to cheer people up when they need it most. Yet, your personality and looks have people wondering if there’s more to you than they realize.

Fitzgibbons (August 23rd September 22nd) – The greeter,

so to speak. You’re the first person that most people meet in their journeys, so you like to make sure that your first impression counts.

You find that this leads to strong friendships and lasting memories.

Guenther and Clock Tower astrological signs are reliable and old fashioned.

The Killers kill the charts with Wonderful Wonderful By: Isabella Kokoszko Layout Editor The Killers latest release, “Wonderful, Wonderful”, features alternative rock reminiscent of their previous works.

“Wonderful, Wonderful” is their sixth album, and their highest-rated since the release of “Sam’s Town” in 2006. The regular soundtrack features 10 tracks, while the deluxe features 13 tunes, each touching on subjects like persevering and love.

Band members Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. continue to produce sounds similar to their hit singles like “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody

Told Me.” The band started making music together in Las Vegas, Nev. in 2001.

The singles “The Man” and “Run for Cover,” released in June and July of 2017, have done extremely well and successfully increased fans’ anticipation for the album. Both singles remain true to the Killer’s aesthetic, although each has more of an upbeat personality than straight rock.

The Killers have an easy-listen sound. You can put this album on in the background while doing homework, or you can take a deeper look into the lyrics, almost certainly finding them easy to relate to. Whether a newcomer or an old fan, this album has some-

thing that everyone can enjoy.

Tracks like “Life to Come” and “Tyson vs. Douglas” discuss fighting and overcoming your fears. Flowers’ passionate lyrics portray the message of finding a brighter and better perspective during hard times. The songs also speak of losing something important, and how to fight to get it back.

In “Tyson vs Douglas,” he expresses ideas about losing the fight but persevering through the loss. The moderate rock melodies and guitar lead give support to the serious lyrics.

The deeper you delve into the lyrics, the more messages you’ll find. Every song has something that any listener could relate to in

some way. They are a band for the people, served up with a moderate-rock edge.

Although the band announced that they will be touring worldwide, it will be at half-

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The Killers have people jamming with their newest album, Wonderful Wonderful.

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Vikings Sports Schedule Sat. Oct 14 Women’s Volleyball (Away) North Country Mohawk Fulton-Montgomery T.B.A.

Men’s & Women’s Soccer

(Away) Onondaga Women’s @ 1:00 p.m.

Men’s @ 3:00 p.m.

Mon. Oct 16 Women’s Volleyball (Home) Ulster @ 7:00 p.m.

Tue. Oct 17 Men’s & Women’s Soccer

(Away) Bergen Men’s @ 1:00 p.m.

Women’s @ 3:30 p.m.

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Vikings named NJCAA Players of the Week Kaitlin Nadeau

By: Julio Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief “There is something about soccer that made me love the sport. Soccer is the only thing I’ve ever known; I’ve never really tried anything else,” said freshman individual studies student Kaitlin Nadeau.

Nadeau was recently named a National Player of the Week by the NJCAA for her performance as goalie for the women’s soccer team. Nadeau has a combined 33 saves this season and she recently led the Vikings to their first 2-1 win over a top-ranked opponent.

Nadeau embraced the position on the team, but she was initially projected to be a striker on the team.

“Well, initially I didn’t think I was going to be in the goal. That was not my choice. It was a big surprise. Once I stepped in the goal, I tried my best to keep the balls away from our goal. I want-

ed to help my team the most that I could being in such an amateur position,” said Nadeau.

Despite uncertainty in the position, Nadeau took the initiative and continues to act as goalkeeper for the team. “I’m a striker.

I score the goals. I’m top of our formations. I told my coach If anything were to happen to our old goalie, Maddie, I don’t want him throwing some random person in there, so I took the initiative,” said Nadeau.

Despite the switch up, the team is raking up wins which Nadeau credits to the teams connectivity throughout the season.

“We’ve definitely come a long way since the beginning of the season. We play way more as a team; very connected. We’ve perfected our passing and the strategies of the game. We know what to do in the right moments,” said Nadeau.

Nadeau commends the team for their ability to adjust and per-

form on the field under pressures to rethink formations. Nadeau said, “We’ve perfected our formations and we know how to adjust really well if we have to change our formations.

Nadeau initially feared a three-five-two formation, but she quickly warmed up to the idea when the season started.

“We run a three-five-two, so we have the three defenders in the back. At the beginning of the season, it seemed bizarre because i wanted as many back there as I could have. The way our coach has it set up, we have defensive halfback, so we really have five in the back most of the time which is really helpful,” said Nadeau.

Overall, Nadeau believes the team’s success is a result of their collaborative efforts on the field.

“Over the course of the season, we’ve become more of a family and we’ve connected on and off the field. I think that helps our performance and that’s good,”

said Nadeau.

Before Hudson Valley, Nadeau played soccer, but her participation in the sport was cut short after a series of knee surgeries in high school.

“I’ve played soccer since I was about six years old,” said Nadeau. “Throughout high school, I couldn’t really play because I had four knee surgeries. Coming to Hudson Valley, it’s the first time I’ve played since 2012.”

After Hudson Valley, Nadeau would like to transfer to UAlbany, Siena College or Binghamton University. However, her attendance at her transfer school is not contingent on soccer.

Nadeau said, “They’re all Division I schools. If I had the opportunity to play at a Division I school, I would take it 100 percent, but I’m not going to make my final decision based on soccer.”

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6-0 Women’s Tennis Sat. Oct 1 HVCC v. Mohawk

4-5 Men’s Soccer Sat. Oct 1 HVCC v. Clinton

6-0 Women’s Volleyball Wed. Oct 4 HVCC v. Adirondack

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Nadeau was named a National Player of the Week by the NJCAA for her outstanding performance on the field as goalie.

Susannah Frisch planned to play as striker, but quickly assimilated to defense at the start of the season.

Susannah Frisch

By: Julio Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief “Ever since I was three years old, I’ve been playing soccer. My sister and I played, but I was the one who stuck with it. I fell in love with it, and now it’s all I do,” said sophomore individual studies student Susannah Frisch.

Frisch was named the NJCAA Division III Player of the Week following a two goal week, including the game-winning goal with under three minutes remaining to give the team a 2-1 win over top-ranked Erie on Saturday Sept 23.

Frisch grew up with a love for soccer, and her passion for the sport followed her throughout school. “When I have free time, that’s what I’m doing. I don’t have a reason other than it’s what

I know. I’ve grown up knowing how to play,” said Frisch.

Frisch’s passion followed her to Hudson Valley, and the individual studies student believes the season has been one full of communication and teamwork.

“I definitely think we could have done better against certain teams. I’m really proud about the win against Erie. That was awesome. We played really well together at our last game against Clinton,” said Frisch.

Frisch continued, “I was really impressed with our chemistry.

We are definitely a good team.

We’ve had our downfalls at certain games, but we’re hopefully getting it together. It seems like we’re doing a lot better.”

Frisch went into the season expecting to play as striker, but her talents were used in other po-

sitions.

“I went in thinking I was going to be a striker the whole time, but I was played on defense because we didn’t have the players or everyone was being hurt,” said Frisch.” I was hoping to be the top scorer. So far, it was kind of reached. Last week, when I was listed as Player of the Week, it said that I was the top scorer. Hopefully I can keep it that way, but we’ll see.”

In high school, Frisch played other sports, but never developed any strong feelings for any.

“I actually used to run track and field. I also played basketball.

I quit basketball in ninth grade because I chipped my tooth.

Coincidentally, last year here, I chipped my tooth playing soccer.

I was freaking out and I said, ‘I can’t play soccer anymore,’” said

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Frisch.

Frisch continued, “Then I realized I can’t stop because I’ve come so far. I stopped track and field in tenth grade and continued with soccer. I played soccer spring, winter, summer and fall. It was constant soccer.”

After this season, Frisch plans on matriculating into a radiology program. However, her future with the team beyond this season is uncertain.

“I would hope to continue to play soccer, but it wouldn’t be anywhere else,” said Frisch. “The program that I want is in radiology. I think I’m going to stay here to do that because it’s closer to home and financially easier. I don’t know if i’ll be able to continue after this season.”

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FROM PAGE ONE still had a commanding 13-0 lead.

Hudson Valley’s second possession went much differently than their other drives.

Freshman quarterback and physical education major Wesley Manning was sent in to replace Beckett, for now. Manning completed a deep pass to freshman wide receiver and business administration major Edwin Baez for an impressive score. With eight minutes, 26 seconds left in the second quarter, he connecting with the PAT and finally put Hudson Valley on the board with a score of 13-7.

“Honestly, every game is a big game. In a sport like football where you only place once a week, you have to treat every single game as the biggest game on the schedule,” said Muehling. “You don’t and you run the risk of a let down.”

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Muehling continued, “It’s natural to try and put more emphasis on a game like homecoming, but if you are doing that, that means you could be doing more for every game. So every game you play should be approached as the biggest game of the season.”

Hudson Valley seemed to be getting things going on both sides of the ball until the next kickoff happened.

Milford took it to the house with eight minutes, six seconds to go. They then tried to follow it up with a two-point conversion attempt, but failed. Milford held on to the lead, with a score of 19-7.

Hudson Valley’s next drive didn’t go as well as their previous one, as they fumbled the ball and Milford recovered it with ease.

Nine seconds later, Milford fumbled the ball on a rushing attempt and Hudson Valley recovered it almost immediately.

Their next drive ended rather quietly, concluding with the

Vikings football face off against Milford players.

ball being punted away on fourth down.

Every drive that followed ended scoreless, sending both teams into halftime with a score of 19-7.

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Vikings suffer a defeat of 46-7.

but I think the kids have kept their effort and enthusiasm up, we just need to execute a little better and do the little things right to the best of our abilities.” said Muehling when asked about the team’s season.

To kick off the second half, Milford received the ball and continued their offensive domination.

Continuing to rely on the running game, they scored another touchdown doing precisely that.

Once again, they tried to go straight for the two-point conversion and failed, but kept their lead 25-7.

After an unsuccessful Hudson Valley drive, Milford struck paydirt yet again. However, this time around, they were successful on their two-point conversion, bringing the score up 33-7.

Hudson Valley and Milford each had two relatively quiet drives, until Milford picked off Manning to end the third quarter.

Milford’s first possession of the fourth quarter was fruitless, so

they were forced to punt. Following that punt, Manning threw his second pick of the night, which looked like it was ultimately the reason he was benched in favor of Beckett.

Milford’s next possession was fairly quick, as it only lasted a little over two minutes and ended in them reaching the end zone.

Missing the PAT again, they still held their impressive lead at 39-7.

Beckett’s first drive back in was short, as Hudson Valley ended up punting the ball away again.

Milford’s next drive was an eventful one. After faking a punt on fourth down and taking it to the house, Milford’s score was brought back after getting called for unsportsmanlike conduct.

After five straight rushing plays, they unsurprisingly scored again, converting on the PAT and moving up 46-7.

Hudson Valley’s last drive of the game concluded quietly, punting the ball away to Milford and ending the game with a final score of 46-7.

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Football players prepare to bust through the HVCC banner on Saturday nights homecoming game.

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