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NEW LEADERSHIP Alyssa Decker elected Freshman Class President

By: Julio Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief

Alyssa Decker, the newly elected freshman class president, won the election with 66 and beat opponent Nia Giwa, who raked in 25.

“I put some effort into the election,” Decker said. “I printed out fliers and hung them all around campus. I passed them around campus, too. I was telling people my point of view and what I wanted to do. I’m glad it was received well by the student body.”

During high school, Decker was the treasurer for Key Club and her school’s Student Board of Finance. Once she reached Hudson Valley, she was encouraged to join Student Senate and decided she had nothing to lose if she ran for freshman class president.

“I wanted to give back to the community and help make it

a better place,” she said. “One of my friends was the student class president for Student Senate, so he said ‘Oh, come to a meeting.’

I did, and I found out about elections. I decided to give it my all.

Even if I didn’t win, I could still be a part of Student Senate, so I thought ‘Why not try?’”

Decker was elected in with less than 1 percent of the eligible votership. Out of 7,806 eligible students, 66 voted.

As freshman class president, Decker looks to tackle the lack of student involvement on campus.

“I work 30 to 40 hours a week at a job in addition to going to school full time, which is a lot,” she said. “If people have the incentive to be a part of the Hudson Valley community, then they will.

I want to find a way to provide that incentive to them and amp up the social life of the campus.”

In her position, Decker hopes to increase involvement and participation by way of the Senate.

“I think informing the student body is really important as well,” she said. “If anyone has a club or event they’d like, there are ways to get that approved. The Student Activities office is right down the hall, and they can help with that.”

Decker concluded by sharing how students can become involved on campus and make changes.

“If students take an hour of their time, we have Student Senate meetings on Mondays — usually at 2:00 p.m. — and they usually only run about 20 to 30 minutes,” she said.

Decker continued, “There is a section for public comment. If you have anything that you do want to change and you’re not sure how to go about it, you can come to a meeting and receive guidance from our advisers, and from us as well, to try and make that change a reality.”

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Growing bigger and better: Stranger Things 2

By: Jarrod Flaherty Staff Writer

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Students strike it rich in the Big Apple

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It’s bigger. It’s scarier. It’s more ambitious. “Stranger Things 2” exceeds expectations and is even better than its predecessor.

Arriving to Netflix in July 2016, Stranger Things was immediately a surprise hit. The show dropped an ‘80s nostalgia bomb on its viewers with its unique style, great score and some of the most likeable characters on television and streaming services.

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“It was amazing to see capitalism from a front row seat.”

- Betsy Stenard By: Thomas Marra Staff Writer

After a year of anticipation, Stranger Things 2 is now available for viewing on Netflix.

Members of the Investment Club at Hudson Valley had the rare opportunity of getting a tour of the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 27.

A total of 53 students and faculty members, including many from Hudson Valley’s In-

vestment Club, loaded onto a bus and took a ride down to Wall Street on Friday.

“I haven’t slept in 48 hours, in preparation and anticipation of this tour, and I am so pumped right now that I probably won’t sleep for another 48 hours,” said Investment Club President Kyle

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Entrepreneur’s Club workshop prepares for Speak-Off contest

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Recruiter on Campus: Valet Park of America 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Siek Campus Center, First Floor Lobby Transfer Information Table: Excelsior College 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby

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do that contest [would be to] go talk to one. I would do some fact finding.”

Audience set-up is important

How would you like to make $100 dollars for a three-minute speech?

The Entrepreneur’s Club will host their annual Speak-Off Contest, where student will compete for the $100 prize with their various speeches, in CTR 150 at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Contestants must prepare an original speech that is no longer than four minutes long. The competition is open to the entire student body. The topic: “What it takes to be an Entrepreneur.”

“The speech has to be between three-to-four minutes long,” said Entrepreneur’s Club adviser Jodi Mather. “You cannot use any powerpoint. You don’t have to have it memorized.

You can use notes on a notecard to refer back to. If you win here, you automatically get $100 and in March we take you to SUNY Plattsburgh where we compete against 10 other colleges.”

The winner of the competition will have the chance to travel to Plattsburgh on March 1-2 next semester to compete for the $750 prize in the Free Enterprise Marathon.

“My students have placed between second and fourth, in general, on this competition,” Mather said. “You have a 50/50 chance of winning money. They only allow 10 to 15 school’s [to compete], so once you get to SUNY Plattsburgh, you have a really good chance of leaving with cash.”

On Nov. 1, John Meehan provided a workshop for the Entrepreneur’s Club to share some tips on public speaking for students interested in the contest.

How to hack your speech “Start with an overview,” Meehan said. “Introduce it briefly.

This is no different from writing a summary in English class. Provide examples that expand on the topic. Then, wrap it up by closing and concluding the topic.”

Meehan continued with additional speech tips.

“What does it take to become an Entrepreneur? I don’t know because I’m not one. So, first thing I would do if I was going to

“One big thing to master public speaking, in my opinion, it to set up the audience,” Meehan said. “I got closer to all of you so I don’t have to project as much.

I can also see all of you better. I think that’s important because you want to look at people. You want to see who’s engaged and who’s not.”

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What

“What will really work for you?,” Meehan asked. “What works for me is not guaranteed to work for you. Let’s talk about getting better at what we want to do.

Look for opportunities to practice and take courses. There’s a public speaking course with our English department. If you want to be a good public speaker, you need to seek out opportunities to practice it. Seek out challenges.”

Seek out unfamiliar audiences

“If you avoid [public speaking], you’re going to be like I was when I was your age — scared to do it,” Meehan said. “I took a Dale Carnegie public speaking course.

I had zero presentation skills. I took it with a group of people in the town I grew up in and I knew no one. If I know some of you, it’s

easier to get up there. If I don’t know any of you, it makes it a lot more challenging. I took the opportunity to seek out that public speaking course.”

Do’s Use your team’s strengths

“I studied engineering, but that doesn’t mean I know how a circuit works,” Meehan said.” “So, develop a support staff to have with you. If you’re developing a presentation with four other students, seek out each other’s strengths.”

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Be sincere and believe in

“What’s it?,” Meehan said. “It is whatever you’re talking about.

You’ve got to believe in it. They’re going to know if you don’t.

They’re not going to believe you if you don’t. You have to bring it.

You want to make this a priority, in my opinion.”

Meehan provided more suggestions on speaking.

“If you believe in your topic, then you’re passionate about it,” Meehan said. “I tell my business communications students, ‘Please pick a topic that you’re interested in because you’re going to work on it for eight weeks. Don’t spend eight weeks of a college-level course working on something you’re not interested in.’”

Do not’s Avoid handouts that distract

“Don’t give out handouts before you present,” Meehan said.

“That’s an excuse for them not to look at you. I have no idea who I have to work on to close that deal.”

Never read to them - *subhead within the “Do Not’s” head”* “Nobody wants to be read to,” Meehan said. “Don’t go up there and read off of a slide. Then you’re not making eye contact. You cannot tell who’s engaged and who’s not. Try not to read to the audience when you become nervous.”

Helpful tools: Load up your tool belt Like and Uhm

“When you present, every once in awhile you will ‘uhm,’” Meehan said. “I didn’t realize until I videotaped myself. Anyone can use “like.” Like, you know what I mean? You’ve got to admit it. I will admit, I was terrible at this.

You’ve got to admit it to yourself.”

Constructive Criticism

“My boss said ‘you’re an uhmer; every time you pause, you say ‘uhm.‘’ Try this technique.

It might work for you,” Meehan said. “I really took it as constructive criticism. I kept working on it and I would ask people for feedback.”

Have a back-up plan

“You may get somewhere and your technology might not work,” Meehan said. “If you’re traveling with a projector, go with a spare bulb.”

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John Meehan provided tips and tricks to the Entrepreneur’s Club for the betterment of their public speaking skills.

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Pictured from left to right: President Drew Matonak, Simmons Machine Tool Corporation president and COO David Davis, Center for Economic Growth president and CEO Andrew Kennedy.

TECH OPPORTUNITIES GROW New manufacturing training program bolsters local job prospects By: Hunter Wallace News Editor

Hudson Valley and the Center for Economic Growth announced the establishment of Manufacturing Technology Pathways, a new credential training program for those interested in joining the Capital Region manufacturing workforce, last Thursday.

The Manufacturing Technology Pathways program is an intensive, multi-level program that allows participants to earn credentials in a short amount of time, after which they can qualify for jobs or add to their portfolio.

It is designed for adults who want to join the manufacturing workforce, but cannot commit to a full degree or certificate program. This program will also help participants find jobs with local manufacturers who experience difficulty filling positions.

“There is a growing need for employees in the Capital Region’s manufacturing workforce, and this program will provide a pathway to entry-level jobs in the field,” said Communications and Marketing Specialist Teresa Farrell.

“The stackable credential model will allow students to choose one or two courses to take and earn a local credential for them, which will qualify them to apply for these positions. This provides a way for people to get into these entry level jobs without committing to an entire degree or certificate program,” continued Farrell.

The program will consist of two levels, as per the stackable credential model.

Level 1 will be a shorter, non-credit course, along with online courses. Those who complete this first level will receive a local credential and be prepared to immediately find entry level jobs in basic assembly and warehousing.

“This program should provide an opportunity to fill the surplus of vacant positions in the manufacturing sector that are currently unfilled, due to a lack of qualified applicants, by providing a way for those would-be applicants to earn the necessary qualifications to enter the field,” Farrell said.

After completing the first level, participants can move up to Level 2 of the program, which consists of an 80-hour boot camp that is covered across two consecutive weeks. This second level is also a hybrid model, featuring online classes, in-person instruction and hands-on guided instruction in classrooms and labs. Training in this level will build upon the skills learned in the first level.

Level 1 of the program is expected to be offered in early November. The first Level 2 boot camp will be held in the Lang Technical Building at Hudson Valley from Dec.18-22, 2017 and from Jan. 8-13, 2018. The second boot camp will be held from May 14-25, 2018.

The Capital Region and Mohawk Valley are the only New York State regions to have seen their manufacturing sectors grow over the past five years. During this time frame, the eight-county Capital Region added 3,080 manufacturing jobs.

While many large manufacturers like GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Regeneron drove most of that growth, smaller businesses also contributed to it. As of today, nearly 9 out of 10 manufacturers in the region have less than 50 employees.

“The growing skills gap will continue to be a pressing challenge for the manufacturing community,” said President of Simmons Machine Tool David Davis. “This program will be extremely important in helping to remediate these gaps and keep our workforce strong.”

The project is being created through a SUNY workforce development grant, with additional support from the New York State Workforce Development Institute, Center for Economic Growth and local manufacturing employers.

“The program is funded through a SUNY workforce development grant for $60,000, with additional support from the New York State Workforce Development Institute for $10,200, plus in-kind contributions from the Center for Economic Growth and other local manufacturing employers,” Farrell said.

Local manufacturers are eager to support this program.

“This program will play an important role in building a strong workforce pipeline for the region’s manufacturers,” said President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth Andrew Kennedy.

“Through the Pathways study, we identified key skills that are highly sought after in the Capital Region. The Manufacturing Technology Pathways program will address these needs and grow our talent pool. Overall, this program will play an integral role in retaining our current manufacturers and making us an attractive place for future investment.”

To learn more or enroll in this program, contact Hudson Valley TEC-SMART Associate Dean Penny Hill by phone at (518) 629-7294 or by email at p.hill@hvcc.edu.

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Page 4, It has been brought to the attention of The Hudsonian that MaryAnn Janosik was mistakenly credited as “Vice President of Student Affairs” instead of “Vice President of Academic Affairs.”

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Developers show they aren’t playing games By: Nick Fisk Staff Writer Creators of the game development studio Vicarious Visions stopped by Hudson Valley last Wednesday to talk about their new game studio, Velan Studios.

The founders, brothers Guha and Karthik Bala, discussed their successful venture and future plans for Velan Studios during their presentation, “Velan Studios: Building Games at the Tip of the Spear.”

Guha began by discussing their connections with Hudson Valley.

“Hudson Valley has been a

great resource for us,” he said.

“We’re grateful to come back.”

Karthik agreed, sharing a few of his memories from the area.

“When we started, I was 15 and my brother was 14,” he said.

“We just had an idea to make a video game, but we really didn’t want to make money at the time.”

After Karthik discussed their roots, Guha continued and focused on their accomplishments.

“Over time, we’ve created maybe 135 different types of games,” Guha said.

Karthik recollected their humble beginnings in 1991 when they first set up a blue screen in their basement and borrowed a

camera set from their local school.

He revealed that he and his brother originally planned to only create games for themselves, but eventually it became clear that their project could be lucrative.

“We decided that we were going to keep giving this a try,” he said. “The following year, we were able to get some investors.”

Vicarious Visions is known for creating titles in franchises, including “Guitar Hero,” “Crash Bandicoot” and “Skylanders.”

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Guha Bala and Karthik Bala have high ambitions for their new venture after 25 successful years with Vicarious Visions.

plans for the game, it became clear that they couldn’t accomplish full 3D gameplay with their current hardware.

Guha recounted how they overcame this obstacle.

“We were able to figure out how to use parametric equations to emulate 3D on the hardware,” he said.

Although they created games for several companies and platforms, many of their first large games were developed for Nintendo. The brothers began to think that perhaps they could use this to their advantage in order to further their success.

“The relationship that we had with Nintendo [helped us] to get access to early prototypes,” Guha said. “We became one of the most well-known developers for the GameBoy Color.”

Unfortunately, the brothers experienced a “Y2K disaster,” when a company they worked for went bankrupt, causing them to lose 80 percent of their profits.

“We needed to cut our costs, but not with cutting payroll,” Guha said. But, of course, in true Bala form, they were able to get the company up and running again.

Their next pursuit is to create a new video game development studio.

“We left Vicarious Visions last year. It was the 25th anniversary, which was hard,” Karthik

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said. “There’s really no point in doing Vicarious Visions 2.0 again.

We wanted to reinvent ourselves.

We wanted to try some new things and get out of our comfort zones a bit.”

“We can actually take more risks as a startup,” Guha said..

“It’s a really interesting paradox,” Karthik elaborated. “As a startup, you have little to lose, so you can try so much.”

The presentation ended as Karthik expressed his gratitude.

“It’s great giving back to the community, being back at Hudson Valley and helping the next generation,” he said. “When you create products that people really care about, that’s when you break out the champagne.”

Caffeine may keep students awake at a cost By: Jacob Pitts Staff Writer Caffeine--it’s the weapon of choice for sleep-deprived, overworked students who crave the energy to power through their day. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing might not be so great in the long run.

On any given morning, dozens of students with coffee cups in hand can be spotted drowsily making their way to class. With so many places to get your fix on and around campus, coffee is one of the most popular beverages of choice at Hudson Valley.

Student Katie Harrigan said she probably visits Dunkin Donuts for coffee as often as twice a day. “If Dunkin didn’t exist, I would probably be rich,” said Harrigan. She added that her daily medium iced coffee helps ease her headaches and keeps her awake at school.

It makes sense. Coffee contains the most caffeine per serving in comparison with other sources, as the average cup ranges somewhere between 95 and 165 milligrams.

“I usually drink coffee two or three times a week, only if I’m really tired,” student Leah Clasen said, adding that although she can

function without it, she likes the taste.

First Aid professor Mary Musso says that consuming more than 400 milligrams, or roughly four cups of coffee, is unsafe for adults.

Caffeine is classified as a stimulant, so consuming more than recommended can lead to side effects like anxiety, jitters, insomnia, nausea, an upset stomach and muscle twitches.

These side effects can differ from one person to another. Hudson Valley Student James Robertson usually drinks a 20 oz. cup of coffee every day at school without feeling like it affects his nervous system.

Robertson also added that he doesn’t feel like he needs coffee to function. “I’m only in it for the taste,” he said.

While a boost from caffeine may be useful in small doses for concentration and alertness, overdoing it can defeat the intended purpose. Focus and alertness often turn into stress and restlessness, which only makes things worse.

Student Katelyn Pohlmann prefers her coffee heavily sweetened. Although it sometimes makes her sweaty and dizzy, she doesn’t feel too dependent on it.

“[I could] definitely live without it,” she said.

For students who drink too much caffeine and aren’t getting a sufficient amount of sleep, time management may be the best solution. Rather than relying on caffeine to stay awake throughout the day, students should make sure they are consistently getting

eight hours of sleep.

Professor Musso stressed the importance of adequate hydration, balanced nutrition and exercise. “[Students] claim they don’t have enough energy to exercise, but if they exercised they’d have energy.”

Students may also find it helpful to devote an allotted

amount of time to class, homework, work or errands every day.

This can help ensure that there’s time left over for adequate sleep, which is vital for any college student. Coffee may make your mornings more bearable, but being well-rested would probably feel even better.

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Starbucks Double Espresso Shot energy drinks, sold in the campus center, are a staple for any caffeine addict.

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Pictured from left to right: Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Foundation Frank Sarratori, Karen Matonak, president Drew Matonak, Board of Trustees chairperson Neil Kelleher and interim executive director of The Foundation Regina LaGatta.

By: Hunter Wallace News Editor The Hudson Valley Community College Foundation has raised $100,000 toward the construction of the upcoming Gene F. Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills.

The update was revealed during The Foundation’s annual Gala on Oct. 20 at the Franklin

Plaza ballroom in Troy.

Funds for CAMS have been raised through a combination of public sector and private industry investment. In recognition of President Matonak’s service to Hudson Valley, the lobby of the new center will be dedicated in his name.

“The contribution of $100,000 brings the college closer to its goal of $3.25 million for

the construction and equipment necessary to build CAMS,” said Communications & Marketing Specialist Teresa Farrell.

While there is no official completion date for CAMS, financial contributions of all types are gratefully accepted.

“Any and all contributions bring us closer to our goal, and the sooner we reach that goal, the sooner we can begin work,” Far-

rell said. “However, it’s still too soon to give an estimated completion date at this time.”

At the event, President Andrew J. Matonak, Ed.D. was honored with the Foundation’s Leadership Award for service and dedication to the college and community. Matonak plans to retire from his position at Hudson Valley after 13 years of service next August, and this year’s event

was dedicated to honoring his accomplishments.

President Matonak has been updating and expanding Hudson Valley’s services and facilities since he became president in 2005.

Throughout his tenure, HVCC has created more than 20 new degree and certificate programs, expanded student support services and built several new buildings, including the $47.4 million, 100,000-square-foot Science Center, the $13.5 million TEC-SMART extension center in Malta and a new $4.5 million Outdoor Athletic Complex.

His efforts to advance CAMS will be his tribute to increasing student support and expanding the college’s facilities.

When completed, the $14.5 million, 37,000 square-foot CAMS facility will be the largest advanced manufacturing training center of its kind in the United States. The facility will be filled with modern equipment, the newest machine tools and the latest technology. Hudson Valley will subsequently be able to double enrollment in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

CAMS will also help to fill the shortage of well-trained, skilled craftspeople in the Capital Region manufacturing industry.

To find more information on the CAMS building, visit http:// www.hvcc.edu/foundation/cams. html.

The ‘art bench’ pushes for creative freedom on campus By: Richard Decker Staff Writer A student recently added her drawings to what she deemed the “art bench,” with the goal of creating a permanent medium for students to express their creativity on campus.

“I began weeks ago but the art went unnoticed for so long before gaining attention in the last week or so,” said A.W., who has requested to be referred to by her initials.

Inspired by a sketch on a bench in the courtyard by Marvin Library, the once-empty slate will soon become a culmination of student artistic collaboration and expression.

“When I saw the first sketch

by A.D., I added my own art, and I had this idea of starting an art bench,” A.W. said. “I wanted other students to add their work and they did.”

Over time, the bench evolved into a story of A.W. and her secret admirer, M.B. What began with a geometric flower and hummingbird penned on the bench with black Sharpie quickly turned into a love story, with an illustration reading “Dear A.W., please marry me. I love your drawings,” signed

M.B. A day later, a large black Sharpie diamond engagement ring appeared on the bench, along with the words, “For M.B., Love, A.W.” Hours later, with the identities of the star-crossed art lovers still unknown to one another, a sketch of a church appeared, along with the question “what type of wedding shall we have?,” signed M.B. Since the first stories told through black ink drawings on the red bench surfaced, countless other works of art have been added. Many students added pieces, including a giant whale with evergreen trees growing from atop its body, a sketch of a tree-man with a speech bubble that was later added, reading, “We are Groot!” and a space-black mountain range with a shadowy moose in its horizon.

Others used the medium to make a statement, with one sketch reading, “If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.”

Another student used their art to send good vibes with the message “Keep it Simple” written alongside illustrations of the wilderness.

After almost two months,

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A student admires the artwork on a bench located outside of Brahan Hall.

A.W.’s goal of establishing a designated art bench for students to express themselves through their own artistic creations was met.

However, some students worry that their art could eventually be disturbed, echoing the reason A.W. had for remaining anonymous.

“I don’t want administration to paint over it,” A.W. said. “They

should give students the chance to benefit the school because everything is so dull and, well, concrete.”

A.W. hopes that administration will officialize the bench as an acceptable form of student expression on campus. She observed that many of the buildings are dark and gloomy, and she also brought forth the point that there

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are not any other murals on campus on which students can share their thoughts and ideas through art.

While making the art bench official is one of A.W.’s primary goals, she also hopes to see administration take other steps in allowing students to share their art with the community.

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Rhode Island artist demonstrates the power of paper

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By: Richard Decker Staff Writer The work of Rhode Island-based artist Barbara “Babs” Owens was displayed Thursday, Oct. 26, in “Vivid Forms: Cut Paper and Installations,” a new exhibition of wall installations, composed entirely of hand-painted and cut paper.

Owens hosted a talk in the BTC Auditorium, where she discussed the process of creating her elaborate art pieces and her background as an artist.

“Vivid Forms” went on display later that evening in the Teaching Gallery, located on the first and second floors of the Administration Building, and an opening reception was held for Hudson Valley students and the public.

The precision hand-cut and painted paper works adorned the walls of the gallery, blurring the line between painting and sculpture. Walking through the exhibit, viewers entered a new world left to examine the subtle divide between flat paintings and the third dimension.

Owens described how her unique artistic style came to be.

“I was alone with my thoughts and I started drawing,” Owens said. “I saw a shape I kept making without knowing why.”

Owens also commented on her transition to 3D art, explain-

Students ponder the exquisite detail of Owen’s “Vivid Forms” exhibit.

ing that she was initially confined to specific shapes. This restriction eventually led her to expand her breadth of talents and she began to hone her prowess in working with paper.

The Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media Department invites many local artists to the Teaching Gallery to exhibit their works and expose students to mediums they may not see oth-

erwise. All members of the community are encouraged to visit the exhibit..

“Vivid Forms” runs from Oct. 26 to Dec. 2 in the Teaching Gallery on the first floor of the

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Administration Building. It is free of charge and open to the public.

Information and a photo gallery of the exhibit is available at http:// www.hvcc.edu/teachinggallery/ upcoming.html.

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The walls of the Teaching Gallery are decorated with Owen’s talented take on 3D art.

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Barbara “Babs” Owens showcased her latest paper-based art exhibit in the Teaching Gallery this past Thursday.

Barbara Owens, creator of “Vivid Forms,” speaks with a student about the various pieces of artwork.

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FILM REVIEW By: Jarrod Flaherty Staff Writer Thor: Ragnarok is everything a comic book film should be: fastpaced, action-packed and hilarious.

Directed by Taika Waititi, the newest installment includes stars like Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston and Cate Blanchett. It follows Hemsworth as Thor, the God of Thunder, once again tasked with saving the world--this time from Hela, a powerful opponent played by Blanchett.

On the surface, this may seem like your typical superhero film but it is so much more than that.

Ragnarok is arguably the best of the Thor movies. This is the film that Marvel needed to breathe life into the Thor series.

This movie feels successful because it sets itself apart. Some of the previous films have been more generic, “cookie-cutter”

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comic book movies. This installment, on the other hand, is very light-hearted and doesn’t take itself too seriously, which was the right approach for this movie.

Waititi has directed films like “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Hunt for the Wilder People,” which are both really funny and original. With Ragnarok, he incorporates very dry and effective humor that will leave you holding your gut because it hurts so badly.

The performances in Ragnarok are also impressive, but the standout in Ragnarok is Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson. She’s a strong, badass female hero that Thor fans will remember for a long time.

Hemsworth, once again, knocks it out of the park as the mighty god Thor. Ruffalo also nails his scenes as the fan-favorite Incredible Hulk and Tom Hiddleston gives another fantastic performance as Thor’s brother, Loki.

Ragnarok’s cinematography

is also top-notch. The film is full of bright colors and detailed landscapes that all fans of comic books and sci-fi will appreciate. Additionally, the soundtrack is very fun, filled with rock classics that do not disappoint.

However, there are some things that don’t totally work.

For instance, the constant humor sometimes works against the film’s favor. There are times when the scene should feel serious but the humor makes them less effective and doesn’t leave time to breathe. The first twenty minutes were concerning as the jokes fell flat like in the other Thor movie.

Minor complaints aside, Thor: Ragnarok is one of the funniest films you’ll see all year.

Jam-packed with outstanding performances and an effective script, Ragnarok did exactly what it needed to do--set itself apart from all the other Thor movies.

This film is a lesson on how superhero movies should be made.

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Thor: Ragnarok’s opening weekend earned $121 million in the U.S. and Canada.

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Canadian R&B duo, Majid Maskati and Jordan Ullman, released their newest album on Oct. 27.

By: Julio Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Are you looking for an album to accompany you on your smooth cruise? Majid Jordan’s latest release just might be the album for you.

The Canadian R&B duo released their album on Oct. 27 and it’s perfect for anyone looking for a set list full of pop-R&B goodness. Announced by the pair earlier this year, “The Space Between” is a follow up to their first, “Majid Jordan,” which was released on Feb. 5, 2016.

The album takes the listener on a musical journey, certainly influenced by the duo’s experience touring the world with their first album. Majid Al Maskati hoped to create an album that would provide listeners a soundtrack to accompany them anywhere.

Jordan Ullman incorporates sub-genres in his mixing to create a soundscape unlike anything else in the business. Jordan’s subtle, but profoundly skilled, use of synthesizer, piano and deep bass produce powerful sounds that are sure to immediately grab your attention.

Maskati’s vocal ability is on full display throughout the album. The timbre, quality and range of his voice only add to the sheer enjoyability of the duo’s work. Maskati’s beautiful and effortless ability to flow into the lows and conquer the highs make him a truly talented tenor.

His abilities are showcased on the album in more ways than one. His technical vocal skill alone is incredible, but it also impressively captures and depicts its own emotional persona.

The album’s overall structure

and well-engineered sound far outshines the duo’s previous work.

“Majid Jordan” relied on slower tempos and didn’t feel unique enough to set them apart from the rest of the R&B world. This album, however, is a culmination of artistic expression through the use of drum beats, synth sounds and smooth vocals.

“The Space Between” showcases a diverse and unique mix of both grooves and slow rocks. “Not Ashamed” and “Asleep,” while slow, help keep a balance between the more laid-back and seductive nightlife tracks, like “Body Talk”.

Interestingly enough, the artists purposefully made every track non-explicit to ensure the album was able to reach as many listeners as possible.

The duo is signed to OVO Sound, a Toronto-based Canadian record label founded by hiphop artist Drake. The label has eight acts signed – Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Majid Jordan, OB O’Brien, Roy Woods, dvsn, Plaza and Baka Not Nice.

Ahead of the full release, the duo dropped the single “Body Talk.” Before that, they released “My Imagination” with dvsn, and “Phases” and “One I Want” with PARTYNEXTDOOR. The tracks are some of my favorites on the album because of their invigorating and up-to-the-minute sound.

Finding an album that can

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Majid Jordan’s “The Space Between,” is a culmination of musical expression and pop-R&B sounds.

be listened to from beginning to end is quite a feat these days. “The Space Between” is just the album for that kind of relentless listening.

The duo frequently collaborates with other artists of the genre. In 2013, Majid Jordan co-produced Drake’s well-received track “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” The song went on

to become Drake’s most successful single, charting in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

For years, the duo lived in the shadows of Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR and other big name R&B artists.

Their latest release just might be enough to finally give them their own spotlight.

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CVS fails to recognize period pain By: Emmy Farstad Copy Editor

Medications aimed to treat painful and unpleasant symptoms for women are an absolute necessity. However, CVS Pharmacy seems to disagree.

As any woman knows, every single month you are subjected to your uterus asking, “Hey! Would you mind if I give you horrible, gut-wrenching pain in your abdomen and back? And would it also be okay if your body fluctuated your hormones so you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? What about headaches, stomach issues, soreness and fatigue? And actively bleeding for five days?”

Some readers, at this point, might opt to skip this article, thinking it goes too far or shares too much information. This is part of the problem. Do yourself a favor and keep reading!

On Oct. 18, I took a trip to CVS, planning to purchase Midol, one of the most common drugs used to treat the symptoms of menstruation.

I looked at my CVS app for applicable coupons and found one that said exactly this: “$2 off $12 purchase of any pain relieving pills.” “Perfect,” I think. “$2 to spend on something else I need.”

For those who don’t purchase these medications, you should also know that brand name pain relievers, like Midol or Pamprin, are pretty pricey. Even the generics aren’t cheap.

I approach the checkout counter with over $16 worth of generic Midol, and show the coupon to the cashier. I am subsequently informed that this deal does not include this medication.

Remember before when I told you the coupon said “any pain relieving pills”? It seems that this does not apply to those that are useful only to women.

We have no control over the functions of our bodies. We can’t choose which week is most convenient. Women don’t get time off from work or from taking care of their families or from any other responsibilities. I know a lot...and I mean A LOT...of women who depend on these pain relievers to manage symptoms so they can actually function for this whole week out of every month.

It appears, however, that this pain is not valid enough that the medication used to alleviate it is considered a “pain relieving pill.”

And you know what? I really don’t care about that $2. What I do care about is the fact that this very helpful and reliable tool to treat pain beyond our control is not just tucked away in the very back of the store with the other unmentionable feminine hygiene products. It is literally not even considered important enough to be classified by a pharmacy as a pain reliever.

Every active ingredient, listed right on the back of each box, is meant to relieve pain or discomfort related to menstruation.

How is it that this isn’t considered a pain reliever?

It might seem like this is a small oversight, but I think it is indicative of a much larger issue that women are currently facing.

Ladies, our rights are in limbo. We are at risk of losing our access to birth control. We are inching closer and closer to a world where our bodies are regulated by a government that is predominantly male.

Women who are homeless or impoverished are not even given access to pads or tampons, but our military annually spends $84 million to supply men with Viagra.

I think this is due largely in part to the stigma surrounding menstruation. The mere mention of the word makes people uncomfortable and ashamed. There isn’t a woman out there who hasn’t concealed a tampon in their sleeve or pocket so no one would notice that they were carrying it.

Women aren’t ashamed of their lungs allowing them to breathe or their hearts pumping blood. Why should we feel embarrassed about another bodily function we can’t control or survive without?

To help ensure that we retain our rights, it is imperative that we work to destigmatize menstruation. Don’t feel embarrassed for the cashier when buying pads.

Don’t feel like you need to suffer in silence when you’ve got mind-numbing cramps.

Let’s

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allows for more character development, making the audience care even more about the show’s young heroes.

Some viewers may feel that this is a slow-burn story that does not adhere to the formula of some of Netflix’s more fast-paced shows. However, I find it very effective and intriguing because it builds up and allows for more meaningful moments.

The show also has a much more effective emotional core and some might even get choked up at the season’s conclusion.

In terms of flaws, some of the show’s new characters don’t always work well and the story can sometimes be too big for its own good.

Some could see it as too bloated and, admittedly, it does sometimes jumble a few storylines and characters with little follow-through. However, these are comparatively small flaws in an otherwise very strong season.

Packed with charming characters and emotional appeal, season two is an exceptional follow-up. The show has an unmatchable energy and atmosphere. It’s safe to say there isn’t anything else like this on television right now.

If you are a fan of the first season and somehow have not yet binge-watched the second, I recommend taking this weekend off to watch Netflix’s crown jewel.

Pictured from left to right: Actors Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp perform above and beyond expectations set by the previous season.

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STRANGER

When the show was picked up for a second season, fans went absolutely insane and everyone was on the hype train.

Season two picks up about a year after the events of the first season and viewers quickly find the main characters, yet again, in serious peril.

Without spoiling the plot, rest assured that season two is so much better than the first.

The likeability of the lead characters definitely contributed to season one’s popularity and this season is no different. The lead cast continues to shine, with a particularly standout perfor-

mance from Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers.

The returning cast is joined by some new characters who, for the most part, are just as good.

Sean Astin plays Bob, Joyce Byers’ love interest. Astin is very fun and gives the show a much-needed, light-hearted boost.

Sadie Sink plays Max, the new girl in town who is trying to fit in with the boys. Max’s brother Billy, played by Dacre Montgomery, feels like the weakest new character in season two. Montgomery’s character is really just there to help move the plot along.

Without giving too much away, the story is bigger and bolder than season one. The script

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normalize, even celebrate, the ability we have to create life.

To learn more about furthering this cause, check out these charities that support advance-

ment: “Period: Leading the Menstrual Movement,” “Days for Girls International” and “The Homeless Period Project.”

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Liberal arts student Nicole Hooker needs Midol, but hates the price she has to pay for pain relief.

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Stranger Thing’s star Charlie Heaton poses for a promotional photo.

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Vice President leads by serving the team By: Zoe Deno Staff Writer Student senators are expected to have exceptional leadership skills and Hudson Valley’s Vice President Thomas Nevins is no exception.

Nevins has worked as a leader in his youth group, his 4-H club and has even run a Snack Bar at the Rensselaer County Fair. As soon as he started college, he was eager to become a student leader.

“When I was younger, I saw this in the leaders that I surrounded myself with and I looked up to them. Now, I try to duplicate their actions and qualities as a great leader,” Nevins said in an email interview.

Nevins first worked as a freshman senator before he ran uncontested to become student body vice president. “I knew I wanted to be part of the leadership team for Student Senate, and that there was a group of fellow students that I wanted to be part of my team. Having myself as VP served the team the best,” said Nevins.

Being a Vice-President was everything Nevins expected. “As a leader, I try to engage as many people as possible, to help out as many people as possible and to always have an open mind when approaching any issue that is presented in front of myself and my team.”

Sometimes, though, Nevins has to make the difficult choices. “When the time comes for a controversial or difficult decision to be made, I always try to enter the situation with an open mind and talk to all interested parties,” Nevins said. He then evaluates the opinions of fellow members and does his own research before talking to experts.

Nevins sometimes struggles to ask for help, but he acknowledges the usefulness of the practice.

“Every good leader must know when to ask for help, and be able to admit when they are wrong. This is something that many leaders struggle with but must be able to reconcile with,” said Nevins.

Nevins believes his greatest

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Vice president of Student Senate, Thomas Nevins, strides to be a role model for both students and fellow senators.

strength is that he is open minded and just wants everyone to be happy. “The church and my family are the biggest factors in my desire to volunteer. Both play a very large role in my life and have shaped who I am today,” said NevCOURTESY OF ENTREPRENEUR’S CLUB

ins.

has taught me that volunteers are needed everywhere. Every time someone volunteers, it helps someone else out and can make everyone happy.”

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with the club. “It was very evident that much planning and preparation was dedicated to making this trip a success.”

The trip was arranged by Hudson Valley alumnus Josh Carroll. Both students and faculty expressed their gratitude for this opportunity.

“A student taking the initiative to provide that opportunity to other students was really fantastic,” said Jodi Mather, Entrepreneurs Club adviser and chaperone for this trip. “Over the years, I’ve seen the investment club do things, but this was something really unique.”

Mather said her favorite part about the trip was getting to experience all of this with her own kids and students, as well as being the largest group of visitors there.

“The thing that made me smile was when I found out that Hudson Valley, of all the investment clubs from all the colleges and even high schools in the country that have been there to visit, was the largest group,” she said.

Mather is glad, along with the students, to have been able to watch the IPO, or an initial public offering.

“We saw a company, for the first time, sell their stock publicly,” she said. “We got to watch how they set the price, which was really interesting because it seems like it’s an easy process, but it actually took a couple hours to come up with a price.”

The students were interested in seeing the things they do in the classroom occurring live right in front of them. Every student involved seemed to love the trip and expressed that they would love to see more like this offered.

“Volunteering, in general, has taught me that you must persevere through any situation that arises, because it will pass,” said Nevins.

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Pictured from left to right: Thomas Nevins, Nathanael Savasta, Max Morand, Ezra Anderson and Kyle Hudson posed for a photo at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 27.

Hudson, on the ride home from the trip. “Honestly, this has been the best day of my life.”

Students interested in going into the field of finance, like club member Ezra Anderson, said they enjoyed every part of this trip.

“I watch CNBC almost every day, so seeing the anchors that I respect so much on set was awesome,” Anderson said.

Students also heard stories from people about how they got started in finance.

“Talking to different brokers on how they got their start in the world of finance was very awesome as well,” Anderson said. “I got to hear a lot of different stories on how brokers got to where they are now.”

Peter T. Costa, governor with the New York Stock Exchange, president of Empire Executions Inc. (a boutique trading firm on the floor of the NYSE) and CNBC market analyst, led the group on the tour and spent hours with the club members answering all the questions they had.

“He shared with us excellent advice about success in business and with people, and, of course, he had many interesting things to say about the market as well,” said Investment Club adviser Joe Stenard.

Participants in the tour were fascinated by the fast-pace of the stock exchange and were appreciative of all the hard work that was put into this trip.

“It was amazing to see capitalism from a front row seat,” said HonorScholar student and Investment Club member Betsy Stenard, who went on the tour of the NYSE and the Financial District

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Vikings Sports Schedule Fri. Nov 10 Men’s & Women’s Basketball (Away) Herkimer Men’s @ 6 p.m.

Women’s @ 8 p.m.

Sat. Nov 11 Women’s Basketball (Away) Herkimer @ 1:00 p.m.

Men’s Football

(Home) The Apprentice School @ 12:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball (Away) Herkimer @ 3:00 p.m.

Wed. Nov 15 Men’s & Women’s Basketball

(Home) SUNY Adirondack Men’s @ 5:00 p.m.

Women’s @ 7:00 p.m.

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By: Brian Dengler Staff Writer The women’s soccer team finished their season with an overall record of 12-5 at the Region III Women’s Soccer Championship after an extremely impressive streak of eight wins, losing to Herkimer College last Sunday.

Their first game, and win, of the week took place at home, against Jefferson Community College, on their Senior night.

Sophomore individual studies major Susannah Frisch was the first player of the evening to score a goal for Hudson Valley, putting them on the board 1-0 at two minutes. 10 seconds into the first half.

Only 25 seconds later, Frisch scored her second goal of the evening, giving Hudson Valley a slightly larger lead at 2-0.

To close out the first half, freshman individual studies major Sydnee Metzold scored the third goal of the game at 22 minutes, one second, sending Hudson Valley into the second half with a 3-0 lead.

Eighteen minutes into the second half, Jefferson Community College finally scored a goal of their own, putting them on the board at 3-1.

Freshman individual studies major Kaitlin Nadeau was the next Viking to put up a score for her team, increasing Hudson Valley’s lead to 4-1, 22 minutes into the first half.

Just over five minutes later, Nadeau quickly followed up her first goal with another, increasing

Women’s soccer ended their season last sunday with a record of 12-5.

Hudson Valley’s lead to a sturdy 5-1.

Jefferson scored two more goals within three minutes of each other, trying to catch up and at least tie the game, but it wasn’t enough. The game ended with a final score of 5-3, giving Hudson Valley their seventh straight win.

The Vikings next traveled to Corning Community College for the Region III Tournament Quarterfinals, in what was nothing short of a tight defensive battle with both sides continuously butting heads.

The only score to come in the first half was from Corning at 27 minutes in, sending both teams into halftime with a whopping score of 1-0.

In the second half, Hudson Valley tried to turn the game

around as best as possible.

Freshman exercise science major Bethany Pochobradsky kicked off the scoring for Hudson Valley 14 minutes into the second half, as she tied it up 1-1.

Pochobradsky scored nine minutes later, giving Hudson Valley the lead, 2-1, and closing out the game with their final victory of the season.

Hudson Valley went on to achieve the goal of many college soccer teams in New York: attending the Regional Championship for their division. The Vikings squared off against Herkimer College, but were sadly not able to overcome the tough odds that Herkimer brought with them..

At 11 minutes, 10 seconds, Herkimer put themselves on the board and snagged the lead, start-

ing off the game, 1-0.

About 26 minutes following that goal, Herkimer found themselves scoring again, which pushed their lead to 2-0.

Sophomore individual studies major Sydney Buhrke was able to finally put the Vikings up on the board with a score of her own, cutting down Herkimers lead to 2-1. This was the final score of the first half with only two and a half minutes to spare.

10 minutes into the second half, Herkimer struck gold with another score to bring up their lead to 3-1.

With 22 minutes to go, Herkimer shot and scored the final goal of the game, concluding with a final score of 4-1 and the title of Region III Women’s Soccer Champions.

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Thur. Oct 26 HVCC v. Corning

2-1 Men’s Cross Country Reigonals Sat. Oct 28

6th out of 6 Men’s Football Sat. Oct 28 HVCC v. Erie

14-43 Women’s Soccer Sun. Oct 29 HVCC v. Herkimer

1-4 Men’s Basketball Wed. Nov 1 HVCC v. Rockland

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Women’s soccer players posed for a photo during their senior night on Sunday, Oct. 22.

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By: Skylar Blankenship Sports Editor The men’s basketball team collected their first win this season against the Rockland Community College Hawks.

The game took place at home this past Wednesday at 7 p.m., and ended with an impressive score of 88-83.

Forward Taylor Slattery, a sophomore construction management major, contributed 23 points, the most by a single player that game. In the second half, Slattery scored 19 points. He also made four three-point shots.

Center Mitchell Dame, a sophomore forensic science major, and guard Dave Reo, a sophomore exercise science major, scored a combined total of 29 points. 23 of the points were scored in the first half.

Guard Caleb Canty, a sophomore individual studies major, added 13 points to the scoreboard with four field goals and 5-of-6 from the free throw line.

Guard Brandon Degrasse, a freshman individual studies major, added another 12 points with 7-of-8 from the free throw line.

Neither team received any technical fouls.

The Hawks total of 83 points were scored by Deyondre Down-

Men’s basketball won their first game of the season last Wednesday.

ing and Divine Cesar, both freshmen, with 21 and 20 points, respectively.

Throughout the month of October, the team prepared for the upcoming season with three

scrimmages against Mohawk Community College, RPI and Cobleskill.

The men’s basketball team will continue their season through February. Their full schedule, as

well as the schedules of all other winter sports, are available on the athletic website: http://athletics. hvcc.edu/landing/index.

Their next home game will be on Friday Nov. 10 against Jef-

ferson Community College Cannoneers at 8 pm. All home games can be viewed using the Viking News Network.

Men’s soccer close the season with 9-8 By: Brian Dengler Staff Writer Men’s soccer had their last two matchups of the season against Jefferson Community College and Finger Lakes Community College in the Sun-Regionals last week.

In their first game they took on Jefferson Community College, along with the women’s team.

In the first seven minutes, Hudson Valley was the first to find the goal, as sophomore liberal arts major Ryan Euell shot the ball into the net and gave his team the early lead, 1-0.

About 10 minutes later, Euell scored a second time, increasing their lead to 2-0.

To move the Vikings lead even further, sophomore engineering major Thilo Bell scored, sending the score up, 3-0.

With four minutes left in the first half, Jefferson finally managed to sneak in a goal, taking the score to 3-1.

And just like that, Hudson Valley threw another point on the board. Nearly two minutes after Jefferson scored, sophomore criminal justice major Ethan Thomas put another ball into the net for the Vikings, making the score 4-1 as they entered the second half.

To kick off the second half,

sophomore engineering major Asan Anarkulov scored for Hudson Valley, hiking up their lead to 5-1.

About five minutes after Anarkulov’s goal, freshman exercise science major Colton Yetto notched a goal of his own for Hudson Valley, kicking up the score to 6-1. It became clear that the Vikings were far from done scoring.

Anarkulov followed up his teammates goal with another goal of his own, sending up Hudson Valley’s lead to 7-1.

Yetto scored yet another goal for his team and for himself, making the Vikings lead 8-1.

At this point, it’s silly to even think that Jefferson can come back from this, let alone score again.

Just when the crowd thought the game was over, they were forced to think again! Freshman computer science major Cetin Karaca bumped up Hudson Valley’s lead to an insurmountable 9-1 with a goal of his own. With that, the Vikings closed out the game with a massive and impressive win.

Hudson Valley’s final game of the season came against Finger Lakes Community College in the Sub-Regionals, where the Vikings couldn’t seem to put together a game like the one before, ending

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Men’s soccer won against SUNY Jefferson on Sunday, Oct. 22 with an overall score of 9-1.

their season.

To kick off the game, Finger Lakes scored only one minute, 53 seconds into the contest, giving them the early lead, 1-0.

Five minutes later, Finger Lakes scored again, moving up their lead on the board, 2-0.

Less than two minutes after that score, Finger Lakes scored again, sending up their lead 3-0.

Nearly 25 minutes after that goal, with less than a minute to go in the first half, Finger Lakes scored yet again, making their lead 4-0 and sending both teams into halftime.

Nearly 22 minutes into the second half, Hudson Valley was finally able throw a score up on the board, ending Finger Lakes’ scoring streak, 4-1.

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However, that wasn’t enough to bring down Finger Lakes, as they scored one more time with only three minutes to go, ending the game with a final score of 5-1.

Hudson Valley’s men’s soccer snagged a winning record this season by going 9-8. They went 5-1 in their conference.

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By: Richard Decker Staff Writer The Vikings Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have trained effortlessly to improve their showings at conference and invitational meets as runners dominate their personal records, placing inside the Top-5 on multiple occasions throughout the season.

The start of the competition season began in September with the Vikings posting a ‘N/a’ for team results at the SUNY Poly Short Course Invitational, running with only four women and one man.

The teams began to gain their footing the following week, as the men placed fifth in the SUNY Morrisville Mustang Invitational with three Vikings finishing in the Top-30.

The women’s team had four athletes compete, with freshman Sarah Rosenberger, a liberal arts major, earning the best team finish twice in a row, with a time of 27:58, in the 6k race.

The teams saw improved performances at the Herkimer Invitational, with the men claiming their first team win, taking the gold, as the Top-5 scorers finished inside the Top-15.

Subri Ismail finished fourth,

crossing the finish line in 23:36, freshman computer information systems major Ryan Moon finished fifth with a time of 24:00 and freshman exercise science major Anton Conto finished in sixth place with a time of 24:25.

Parker Swierzewski, a freshman computer information systems major, crossed the finish line 13th, with a time of 26:46, as the Vikings final scorer.

Although the women’s team did not have a full team to compete for a team score, three runners finished inside the Top-10 at Herkimer. Rosenberger placed second overall with a time of 23:08. Mercedes Planavsky, a freshman criminal justice major, followed her as she placed third with a time of 27:19. Hayley Smith, the Vikings final runner, crossed the finish line in seventh place with a time of 26:26.

With the end of the season in sight, the Vikings competed in the Conference Meet held at SUNY Adirondack. The men’s team saw a slightly larger field of competition, as Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, Fulton Montgomery and SUNY Adirondack took to the line alongside the Vikings.

As the gun sounded, Mohawk Valley and Herkimer shot to the front of the pack, dominating the winner’s circle and placing

Men’s cross country ended in 6th place at the SUNY Adirondack hosted Conference Meet.

first through fourth. However, the Viking’s training and determination persevered, and the men held their ground as a Viking’s pack with 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 15th place finishes, jumping Herkimer’s fast finish for second place.

The Lady Vikings did not have a full five-runner team to place. However, the women fin-

ished strong with Rosenburger placing 5th overall with a time of 22:44. Planavsky placed 8th with a time of 23:31 and Hayley Smith placed 12th at 24:55.

Hudson Valley then went onto Nationals, hosted by Holyoke Community College at Stanley Park in Westfield, Mass.

The Men’s team placed 24th out of 29 teams. Holden Maynard,

a freshman exercise science major, crossed the finish line with a time of 29:14, placing 64th. Conto placed 80th with a time of 29:50.

From the women’s team Rosenburger and Planavsky placed 38th and 54th overall with times of 21:44 and 22:30, respectively.

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Women’s and men’s cross country competed in the NJCAA Nationals on Nov. 4th.

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