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the general public waiting to ob- Hudson Valley can tell it’s just a By: Setodzi Avoke serve the pieces on display for this clock, but I’ve had people outside OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY Copy Editor COLLEGE SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley are teaming up to offer a four-yeardegree from Cobleskill through classes at Hudson Valley.

The Teaching Gallery is hosting its Juried Fine Arts Student Exhibit and pieces from this semester’s Advanced Study in Drawing and Painting class. The two exhibitions displayed within the shared gallery are separated, with the upstairs area presenting three-year students from the Advanced Study in Drawing and Painting and the downstairs area dedicated to two-year Drawing and Design students. Liberal arts student Sarah Maguire helped staff and organize the show. For her, curation administration called upon an ability to mediate, organize and delegate. “First you have to get a bunch of different artists; find out what they’re working with, what they’re creating and while you’re picking and seeing what they’re doing, you have to think, ‘are they going to work together, how am I going to set it up, how far apart do they have to be?,’” said Maguire. Once you find those answers, changing the gallery to fit a desired mood through lighting is the next step. “It goes up in a few weeks, and it just takes a lot of effort to put together,” said Maguire. These combined exhibitions provide an opportunity for student artists and Gallery Management students to exercise and display the skills they’ve learned over the course of a semester. The venue opened to a crowd of eager professors, students and

semester’s exhibition. Fine arts student James Scott’s “Clock Tower at Hudson Valley” represents one of many photography submissions on display. “I’m glad that people from

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early childhood program,” said Melissa A. Struckle, assistant director for the office of professional and continuing education. “The business advisers told us about this opportunity and we took it,” she said. “SUNY Cobleskill actually had an interest in offering the program which we thought would be a great opportunity for our students,” said Department Chair for Business Administration Karen Holmes, in an email interview. “We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity,” said Holmes. In order to be accepted into SUNY Cobleskill’s business administration program, prospective students must have an average GPA of 2.25 or greater. Many students, particularly soon-to-be and recent graduates, attended the agreement event in order to learn more about SUNY Cobleskill and how to apply to its new business administration program. “I want to finish [my] bachelor’s degree and be current for the work force. It was a goal that I

SUNY Cobleskill has announced its partnership with Hudson Valley, offering students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration on campus. “Our goal is to get the word out for students interested in a bachelor’s degree, but [who] cannot go too far,” said Linda Serdy, program coordinator for professional and continuing education. “This program started because we had a marketing program at Rockland County Community College and students felt comfortable with upper level coursework required for a Bachelor of Business Administration,” said Serdy. SUNY Cobleskill plans to offer two classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights, as well as online courses for those who are busy during at those times. Several professors from SUNY Cobleskill intend to participate in teaching at Hudson Valley both in person and online. “SUNY Cobleskill chose partnering with Hudson Valley partially because they have an SEE COBLESKILL PAGE 4

of our area ask ‘what is that?,’” said Scott, who has had people question whether his piece is meant to be a monster or an alien construct. Through pinhole lensing and grayscale photography, Scott

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(Above) Along with paintings and artwork, photography was also showcased during the exhibit. (Below) Various mediums were used by students to create their artwork.

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The Hudsonian awarded a national title By: Jenny Caulfield Editor-in-Chief It is with pride utmost that The Hudsonian announces its having been named third nationally for Best 2-Year College Newspaper. As the voice of Hudson Valley’s student body, The Hudsonian is overjoyed at its recognition by the College Media Association. The Hudsonian’s staff labored intensively to produce an

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New dean elected at Hudson Valley By: Hunter Wallace News Editor Dr. Fabian Vega has become Dean of the school of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A graduate of Union Theological Seminary and Yale University, Vega holds prior experience in administration, management, supervision and teaching, all of which he feels has prepared him for this new position. “I just thought it was a great opportunity for me, simply because I have experience with many of the disciplines within the liberal arts and science program,” said Vega. “I was already supervising in Baltimore, and I thought it was a great opportunity for me to expand my experience and understanding of a larger community college,” said Vega. In his new position, Vega is responsible for providing new direction and leadership to the department. He will also be tasked with developing new programs, certificates and courses of study, as well as initiatives to increase enrollment and diversity. Currently, Vega is aiming to expand upon the college’s accel-

erated offerings, or programs that allow students to complete their degrees and graduate from Hudson Valley sooner than the traditional 24 months required. “One of the key things that we as a college are trying to do is accelerate our programs, particularly our online accelerated programs,” said Vega. “If you look at the current market, many universities out there are offering students an opportunity to finish their degrees earlier and sooner; I believe that’s something Hudson Valley can offer,” said Vega. In addition to early graduation, Vega believes accelerated programs affect other facets of administration. “It’s been my experience that accelerated programs also increase enrollment and retention. What you get with these programs is a certain type of student body — more focused and more driven” said Vega. “So, what we’ve noticed is that many in these programs graduated on time and [with] [lower] dropout rates,” he said. Being responsible for overseeing both liberal arts and sciences, Vega recognizes the sig-

nificance of both programs to Hudson Valley students. “I know that everybody has their gifts, talents and strengths; not everybody can fit into every one of those circles or boxes. I would encourage everybody to discover what they are good at and pursue that,” said Vega. Vega also shared his thoughts on community college in general. “The strength of a community college is that you have professors who love teaching, sharing their expertise and interacting with students,” said Vega. “I believe that community college will continue to have a place in our society because it’s a good place to learn, discover and get your footing in terms of what you’d like to do in a four-year program,” said Vega. Vega hopes that students follow their interests, which he believes will lead to their satisfaction. “One of the key things is to pursue your passion and strength. It’s easy to pursue jobs based on how much they pay, but in the end, are you doing what you love and are passionate about? That’s what’s going to matter,” he said.

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Students can learn off-campus By: Hunter Wallace News Editor Off-campus courses are now available to Hudson Valley students registering for the 2017’s fall semester. Students have the option of taking general education classes located at any of Hudson Valley’s 12 off-campus locations. “The college has been out in the community, providing locations that are convenient to where a person either lives or works, so he or she has more of an opportunity to take classes that might assist them in getting a degree, or simply complete a course in a specific area,” said Off-Campus Coordinator Debra Kowalski. For students with longer commutes, off-campus courses may have particular appeal. “One of the selling points is that you can cut down on your commute, save your gas and take a class that might be part of your curriculum in a convenient location,” said Kowalski. “With the way parking can be

like on the main campus, off-campus courses may be very appealing to students,” she said. Many off-campus courses are held in the evening, so students working during the day are able to fit them into their schedule more easily. “Most of the courses are in the evening, so if a student gets out of work and the location is only a mile or two down the road, it saves on their commute. It’s really for the convenience of the student and how it fits into their schedules and enables them to take a course they might otherwise be unable to take,” said Kowalski. These off-site courses may offer a different experience compared to their main campus counterpart. “I think there would be the possibility that you may encounter students that you may not otherwise encounter,” said Kowalski. “In general, it’s a different feel taking an off-campus class; it tends to be quieter, by virtue of there being one or two classes in an entire building in some locations,” she

said. Off-campus classes typically begin later than courses on campus. Fall off-campus courses usually begin two weeks after regular classes, whereas spring off-campus classes often start one week later. “Courses are scheduled this way to provide a secondary location, in case a particular class that was supposed to meet on campus

is cancelled or is unable to proceed,” said Kowalski. Potential off-campus students should consider their personal situation thoroughly before deciding to take an off-site course. “I think it’s a matter of timing, convenience and benefiting from the least amount of cost. It really is an individual choice,” said Kowalski. If students wish to enroll in

an off-campus class, they can do so by meeting with their adviser in person or online through WIReD. For more information, please contact the Office of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions by phone at (518) 629-7338, email at coned@hvcc.edu or stop by the Guenther Enrollment Services Center room 231 in person.

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Students discuss the impact of climate change By: Setodzi Avoke Copy Editor From dire doomsayers who describe a soon uninhabitable earth to climate skeptics whose beliefs describe weather abnormalities of unknown impact and dubious origin, how do students feel about climate change? Liberal arts major Amanda Persse said climate change was a “definite issue” that impacts humanity today. With rising temperatures and abnormal extremes of weather incidence threatening to alter weather, humanity has grown accustomed to experiencing bizarre weather over the last four millennia. “I think in some instances, over in China for example, the concern is more immediate given that wearing masks [to lessen smog inhalation] has become [normalized for them],” said Persse. “In our country the effects of global warming and pollution aren’t as [pronounced] as elsewhere, but over time it’ll grow into a more dramatic situation that needs to be considered now,” she said. Given the international scope that the topic covers, when it comes to responding to climate change, Persse said that “all governments should have a role.” “I think that every nation that has the ability to [combat climate change], should have the responsibility to do so,” said Persse. Climate change and global warming discussion necessarily concerns large amounts of data recorded over centuries and inference into billions of years of geological history. “Global Warming is the observed increase in globally averaged temperature which we have observed over the course of the last 150 years or so, since the onset of the industrial revolution,” said Meteorology Professor Alicia Wasula. “It implies that there is a human component to the observed changes,” she said. According to Wasula, climate change encompasses both natural and human-induced changes in the global climate. “We know from measure-

ments of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that the level of CO2 has increased exponentially over the last century, and we also know based on proxy measurements that the quantities we are observing today are higher than those which existed over the last several thousand years,” said Wasula. According to Wasula, the globally averaged temperature has increased steadily in the last several decades. “Knowing that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, meaning that it absorbs solar radiation and thus has a moderating effect on Earth’s climate, it is hard to refute the notion that humans are having some impact on the climate as a result of our burning of fossil fuels,” said Wasula. “That being said, ‘global warming’, or a warmer climate, can manifest itself in a variety of ways, and what the atmospheric circulations, storm tracks and intensities will look like in a warmer climate is still a topic of current study,” she said. Biological science major Haley Norton said climate change presents a potentially “world ending” concern for humanity to deal with. “I think [climate change and global warming] should be the primary concern of [humanity]. I think not taking away funding from the EPA would be a great start,” said Norton. Norton referenced the Trump administration’s plan to cut $48 million from the U.S. the EPA’s program is responsible for producing new car fuel economy labels and certifying that new vehicles, engines and fuels conform with clean air standards, according to Crain’s Detroit Business news site. “I think there should be one agency whose sole task is dedicated to addressing climate change,” said Norton. Localizing the issue, Wasula described the situation as far as Albany’s own climate record which began about 143 years ago in 1874. “One of the things that we have noticed is that the overnight low temperatures, overall, do not get as low as they did back in the beginning of the period of

record,” said Wasula. “Now, that doesn’t mean that we never get cold nights, as we well know, but it just means that it doesn’t happen as readily as it did in the past,” she said. Wasula feels it is also important to remember that a warmer climate does not mean that there is no cold air on the planet, so we can still experience record colds. Increases in flash flooding events, such as those character-

istic of 2011’s Hurricane Irene in the Albany area, are also indicative of how climate changes have affected local weather, but conclusive causation has not been established. Digital media major Cameron White said that he “hasn’t involved much of his time” to the review of the science surrounding climate change, but has been exposed to enough passively absorbed information to make him consider it a danger worth confronting through government action. “I think [the government] should have a big role in climate change,” said White. “They’ll be able to do the most about it.” Wasula believes that the reality of climate change precedes the

debate of whether or not it even exists. The U.S. Navy considers the issue to be a chief concern for the military and countries bordering the arctic are preparing for how they’ll respond to the exposure of freshly navigable territory as ice melts. “I firmly believe, no matter what your stance on the human impacts of climate change, that it is our responsibility to tread lightly and treat the fragile ecosystems that exist on our planet with respect,” said Wasula. “The climate will always change as a result of natural variability as it has in the past, but being good stewards of the resources we have is always a good practice.” GRAPHIC BY ALANA MUELLER | HUDSONIAN

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FROM PAGE ONE managed to turn a routine sight for regular campus goers into something strange and intriguing. Through his courses at Hudson Valley, Scott developed an open-mindedness that allows him to apply a photographer’s eye to what might appear mundane for others. “Look around you; see what your environment has for you to take from it,” said Scott. Fine arts student Derek Limani, creator of the displayed “Figure of Vanessa,” organized and participated in the show. “I’m glad I got the opportunity to do this because personally, I’ve never done a show [before],” said Limani. The exhibitions room is closed on Mondays and Sundays, but will otherwise be open to the public between March 31 and April 8. The Digital Media Student Exhibit will open and run from April 28 to May 6, replacing the current displays.

(Above) Students showcase powerful themes through their artwork and photography. (Bottom Left) The Exhibits give students a chance to show what they have learned at Hudson Valley. (Bottom Right) Although The Fine Arts Student Exhibit has ended, The Digital Media Student Exhibit opens April 28. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SCHAEFER | HUDSONIAN

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Netflix grows as cable dies By: Tea’ Claus Staff Writer Streaming sites such as Netflix are growing in popularity among college students. Netflix allows its users to watch a variety of shows and movies for a monthly price of $10. Students searching for a new show can turn to Netflix for binge worthy entertainment. TV, on the other hand, is a lot less appealing to the modern consumer. “I use Netflix because regular TV sucks,” said individual studies student Casey Scofield. “I like horror, so I watch a lot of that [on Netflix]. I’m addicted to Californication right now; it’s hilarious,” said Scofield. Students are usually on-thego and sitting down to watch a show on wifi can be a challenge. Netflix recently integrated a new update which allows viewers to download TV shows and movies onto devices. “[Sometimes] I watch things like Shameless, but normally it’s things like Breaking Bad, Prison Break or NCIS,” said radiology major Anna Purcell who watches a variety of different shows, but particularly Netflix’s drama offerings. For Purcell, the service suits her tastes satisfactorily. “I watch Netflix at least two to three hours a day,” said non-matriculated student Acadia Pezzolesi. “I usually pick one show and then I binge watch it. I call it my escape from the real world,” said Pezzolesi.

Pezzolesi believes Netflix simplifies TV show binge watching. The ease of access to streaming services has rendered cable TV obsolete. Consumers want the most appealing and accessible product, and TV is fraught with

advertisements which hinder the experience. “[Netflix] has some moments when it’s being a pain, but overall I do enjoy watching,” said human services student Brynn Wilkes. In recent years there has been

a shift in the services’ popularity. Netflix has seen a rise in demand because of it’s accessibility, diversity of choices and lack of commercials. “They’re annoying and Netflix doesn’t have them,” said indi-

vidual studies student Jordan Sills about commercials. “I think it goes back to the accessibility,” said Sills. “You can choose what you want to watch, and you don’t need to wait for something to come on.” PHOTO BY DYLAN HAUGEN | HUDSONIAN

As streamed based applications are gaining popularity, cable TV is being utilized less.

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Money motivation: does It dictate our life choices? By: Setodzi Avoke Copy Editor If money was no longer a concern, what would Hudson Valley students do with their lives? The pursuit of cash can be equated to the pursuit of options, and options come as a result of the freedoms available to people within a society. Through their wealth, an individual is often equipped with the power to choose the sort of people they associate with, where they live and how well they can pursue their whims or passions. Engineering science major Kenny Abel would switch gears to a business and finance focused education for himself if he no longer had to worry about making money. “I’d [become] a businessman; create my own small business and try expanding it,” said Abel. Abel feels that money can have a deterministic effect on the course of a life. “It affects everyone’s life differently. Depending on how you grow up, your relationship with money [can influence] whether or not you go to college, what you’re going to do with your life and what opportunities [you’re] presented within your life will be different than those of less fortunate people,” said Abel. Business major Arianna Judge would take the opportunity to travel the world. “I definitely want to go to Italy and then Hawaii, I like warm places,” said Judge, who would also transfer to a college in the south.

Judge would continue her business oriented education due to her “love of communications” that is moving her toward a career path she’d like to be in regardless of wealth. Another important quality of money is the stabilizing effect that it can take on students like having debts or a constant pressure to make rent “People are always nervous about money; what they can afford [and] what they can’t afford,” said Judge. Nursing major Dianne Taylor would also enjoy traveling, particularly to Italy in order to “explore” and “take in the sights.” Taylor would change her major to nurse practitioner, key difference from broader nursing being that a nurse practitioner would have completed an advanced degree program that equips its graduates to diagnose medical issues, prescribe medication and more. Taylor thinks that money in today’s society is a “worry” that consumes more time than it may have in the past. “Everybody has to work two or three jobs, you have a lot of single parents out there—minimum wage—[and] I feel [as if] a lot of people take advantage of medicaid and other benefits,” said Taylor. “Working people have to work ten times harder to get above where [some] people are getting assistance for free,” said Taylor. In certain parts of the country and within some demographic spheres, an economic decline may

be perceived despite record stock market gains following the election of Donald Trump. The situations of everyday Americans may not match the optimistic outlooks of commenters focused on economic trends at the national level. If engineering science major Eduard Kutkovskii no longer had to worry about cash, he’d pursue an interest in vehicle design by starting an automotive design business. “I’m a huge car guy and [cars are] pretty much my passion—I’m pretty sure I’d [still] be in college and I would still go for engi-

neering because I’d like to know how things work, how things are made, how you can build [and] design them,” said Kutkovskii. “There’s a lot of stuff you can learn in college that you can’t actually learn by yourself, for example, calculus. Good luck learning that [alone].” Money issues can strike at any demographic, but can be particularly difficult to navigate for younger people inexperienced with maintaining a responsible budget. “How you manage your money determines how far you’re

going to get,” said Kutkovskii. “If you’re always spending [cash] on meaningless things then you’re not really going to make it too far; you are most likely going to be living paycheck to paycheck. The best thing to do in life is save up money as much as you can. Be cheap,” said Kutkovskii. Although Kutkovskii recognizes how “hard” this can be, he said that in the long run, one will be benefited with more relaxation time and disposable income for their discipline in the future.

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Watch the Vikings anytime, anywhere By: Skylar Blankenship Sports Editor The athletics department have began to livestream Viking sports. “I think [it’s] fantastic. It gives the parents, friends and community a way to follow their favorite players and team,” said softball head coach George Rafferty. Toward the end of 2016’s fall semester, the Vikings started livestreaming games to help with distance. Many athletes’ hometowns are more than an hour away from Hudson Valley, making regular attendance difficult for their friends and family. Hudson Valley enrollment includes student athletes from across New York, throughout the northeast and across the nation To view the games, fans may either go to the YouTube Channel

HVCCVIKINGS or check the Viking’s twitter account where the same link will be found. “After Lawrence [Snyder, interim assistant of athletics and sports information director,] worked with [Viking Video Technologies,] we were able to set up a stream through our YouTube channel, where viewers are able to watch our games from a computer, tablet or mobile device,” said Justin Hoyt, interim director of athletics. Games that are livestreamed can be viewed after the livestream concludes by searching through the uploads sections of HVCCVIKINGS’ YouTube. Currently uploads have no commentary or sound. Livestreaming the games has the support of many in the athletic department including men’s basketball coach, Michael Long. “It gives our program a way to get more exposure and it

[gives] family and friends of the players who can’t make a game a chance to watch their loved ones play,” said Long. The HVCCVIKINGS YouTube channel currently has women’s basketball, men’s basketball, men’s ice hockey, and lacrosse games. This year’s ice hockey nationals tournament was broadcasted over radio while the final game was streamed on video using livestream.com. “As we continue to promote the streaming of our events, it will be used as a recruiting tool for our coaches,” said Hoyt. Livestreaming also arms

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By: Skylar Blankenship Sports Editor The women’s softball team lost their first game of the season against Herkimer Community College 9-1 and 18-0 on Wednesday Apr. 5. In the first six-inning game Cheyanne Mandigo, an outfield engineering major, collected two singles. In the second five-inning game, Chelsea Stevens, first basewoman and early childhood major, had the Viking’s only RBI, allowing Mandigo to score. This season, the lady Viking’s first three games versus Mohawk Valley, Columbia Greene and Finger Lakes Community Colleges were postponed due to weather conditions and have yet to be rescheduled. As of Friday morning, their Sunday game against Mon-

roe was also postponed. All normal season games scheduled through May 7 are doubleheaders unless otherwise noted. This year’s softball team is starting from scratch with no returning sophomores and a new head coach, George Rafferty, named in 2016. All players are from the capital region. “I am very happy with their progress, and believe that they are a talented group of girls with a great work ethic,” said Rafferty regarding the creation and preparation of this year’s team. Rafferty, a former Viking, has been a baseball and softball coach in the Capital Region for over 30 years, including periods at University at Albany, South Troy Dodgers and Tory High School. While a player at Hudson Valley he was recognized as

Outstanding Baseball Athlete of America in 1975. Following that he played at SUNY Brockport and the Albany Twilight League, receiving honors with both organizations. Along with Rafferty, assistant coach Courtney Brinkman will also be guiding the team. Prior to the season Rafferty said, “If every athlete gives their best and puts the team before individual goals, winning will take care of itself. Being a great teammate and a person of high integrity is imperative.” Last year the softball team had a final record of 10-10, ranking second in batting averages at .454 and third in slugging average at .649 in District III of the NJCAA. Next week the team has a home game on Tuesday at 2 p.m. against SUNY Broome.

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Baseball starts with a close game By: Franchesca Finelli Staff Writer Nature has not been kind to the Vikings this baseball season but the skies opened up on Friday allowing the team to travel to Poughkeepsie to take on Duchess Community College. The Vikings lost against Duchess, currently sitting with a record of 5-2, 5-4 at the end of the nine inning game. Nicolas Teitter, a criminal justice sophomore out of Saugerties, led the Vikings with two hits and two RBIs. Alex Koshgarian, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice, and Jon Montesanti, a freshman and computer information systems, each recorded two hits. Danny Coleman, a freshman business administration major out of Saratoga, also recorded a hit; his first triple of the season.

“Referring to the game at Duchess, we have to improve on little things but we now know our team identity and what we need to do to win games.” says Jake LaFerriere a freshman pitcher majoring in Civil Engineering Technology. In reference to the goals of this year’s team, LaFerriere, commented, “Our main goal is always to improve. [The team] had a great season last year and should have gone further in the playoffs then [they] did….last year [they] were just short of our goal and of a national ranking and that is a big reason of why we are ready to come out strong.” Earlier in the preseason the team competed against other community colleges in the The Ripken Experience a tournament in Myrtle Beach. Against Elgin, a community college in Illinois, they had one

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After weather issues, the Vikings baseball team finally get on the ball.

win, 4-3, and one loss 5-8. Versus Garrett, a community college in Maryland, the Vikings won both games. The Vikings also won against Southern Maryland, but lost against Harper, college in Illinois, Finger Lakes, and Ocean, a college in New Jersey. This year the team is led by head coach Alex Jurczynski along

with assistant coaches David Ames and Al Williams. Jurczynski, the Conference Coach of the Year the last two years, took over the program in the winter of 2015 and led last year’s squad to a 20-12 record. The team was set to head to Watertown, NY to play Jefferson Community College (1-4) on Thursday until the game got post-

poned due to the weather. Their Saturday game against Herkimer was also postponed for the same reasons. However, their Sunday game against Herkimer was to be played as of Friday night. All games will be double headers unless otherwise denoted.

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