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April 11, 2019

No fans in the stands Hudson Valley Community College sports continue to remain largely unwatched and unattended

Only 11% of students say they’ve attended an on campus sports game

By: Hunter McIntyre Sports Editor The difficulty of getting Hudson Valley Community College students to attend campus sporting events has been a long-lasting dilemma.

This last week a poll was taken to determine why there is such a small audience at games.

In the poll of 45 students, only five claimed to have attended a Viking related sporting event.

Three of these students claimed to have little interest in the actual game and only went because a friend or relative was playing. The other two only attended to see what they were like.

They all said they would consider going again if the games were more entertaining or if their friends went with them.

“I don't attend campus sporting events because they're straight up boring,” Cameron Edward, an individual studies major, said. “I grew up playing sports almost any chance I got, but unless I specifically go with a group of friends, I feel like I'm just going to end up leaving early.”

Among the 40 students who haven't attended a

game, 27 of them said that they would go but never knew when the games occurred due to a lack of posters and announcements.

Twenty students didn't even know that the Vikings had a homecoming game.

Hudson Valley Community College generally has competitive teams that have no issue succeeding, however, for some reason, the attendance still remains low.

Jon Lawson, a liberal arts major, expressed why being a commuter school was part of the problem.

“I would love to attend games, but between working and traveling it is very difficult to get to campus,” he said. “At the end of the day I think that's really why students don't go to games.”

This is something that non-commuter schools usually don't have to deal with.

“I know that we have a lot of successful student-athletes here,” Lawson continued. “If you walk through McDonough, you can see a lot of the [Hudson Valley Community College] Hall of Fame players and read about their accomplishments.”

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Although a majority of the seats remain empty, those that are filled, are often occupied by parents or relatives.

One parent, who wished to remain anonymous, explained how things seemed different now than in the past.

“I understand it’s a commuter school, but back when I was in college, varsity games used to be filled with students,” they said. “Here I just don’t see it.”

The parent continued. “I try to show up to all the lacrosse games, and I've noticed that not many students actually show up to the games,” they said.

“I could count maybe a handful today, but it's never more than that.”

Students seem uninterested by the games themselves and just resort to not going.

Even at special events that the college throws like Senior Day, where there is a chance for free food, the attendance isn't much higher.

One thing is for sure, there is no problem finding a perfect seat.

Brian Lineback sends a heater towards homeplate PHOTO BY NICK ANGELO

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NEWS Transfer Adviser Visit: Siena College 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Transfer Information table: SUNY Buffalo State 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

An Evening with Local Writiers 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Transfer Advisor Visit: University at Albany 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Automotive Department Open House 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Speaker: Jamaica Kincaid 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

WE@HVCC Spring Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

7th Annual Girls in STEM 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dancing with the Community Stars: DanceA-Thon 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Campus Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hudsonian Meeting 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Transfer Information Table: Western New England 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Investment Club Meeting: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Transfer Adviser Visit: SUNY Plattsburgh 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Instant Admission Day 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Climate Crisis: Must we change? Can we change? Will we change?

12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Advisory Comittee Reception 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Make sure to be active in school events!!!

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Gloria Steinem shares a lifetime of work and wisdom with the campus By: Kevin Waltz Managing Editor Gloria Steinem, renowned journalist and feminist activist, visited the college campus to tell her story and give wisdom to a sold out crowd Friday, April 5 in the Maureen Stapleton Theatre.

Steinem was interviewed by English Department Chairwoman Maria Palmara.

Palmara questioned Steinem about highlights of her career and her thoughts on the current state of the feminist movement and its future.

There was also time given for audience members to ask Steinem their own questions, with subjects ranging from reproductive rights to parenting advice.

Many of the audience members expressed great admiration for Steinem.

Shirley Darling, an audience member who heard about the event through friends, viewed Steinem as an inspiration.

“She's an icon to me,” said Darling, “I was raised to think of her as a hero of mine.”

Steinem, who started out as a freelance journalist, used her career to become a trailblazer for feminism, and became a face of the movement for over 50 years.

“I didn't always overcome [prejudice],” she recalled. “I was told ‘we don’t want a pretty girl, we want a writer. Go home.’ I could write about the wife of the mayor, but not the mayor,” she added. “[The topics] spanned my life and my evolution,” said Elaine Miller, an audience member. “[For Steinem], there's no retirement and there's no joy in sitting on the sidelines,” Miller explained. “She's just really an inspiration.”

In 1972, Steinem co-founded

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Gloria Steinem and Maria Palmara conversing during her event in the Maureen Stapleton Theatre

feminist “Ms.” magazine. “Ms.” published monthly from 1972 to 1987, and sought to draw attention to the issues addressed by feminism, such as equal rights, reproductive rights and eliminating gender roles.

“I went to college in the 60’s.

That was the beginning of people speaking out,” explained Ellen Jennings, who attended the event with her husband, Bill, a trustee for the college. “She says things I’ve thought about my entire life.”

Tickets sold out within a day after the event was first announced in January.

Jessica Brouker, an English professor, felt lucky to get a ticket.

“I actually didn't get a ticket at first because they sold out so quickly, but then someone else from the English department who had a ticket couldn't go, so he gave me his,” Brouker explained.

“I went because Gloria Steinem has had a huge impact on society.”

According to Brouker, seeing Steinem in person was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“As a woman, I feel that the fight for equality is crucial,” ex-

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pressed Brouker. “As a mother, I believe Steinem's lessons about acceptance and humanity are important to pass along to my child.”

Steinem offered advice to parents on how they can raise girls to be more empowered.

“You’re raising unique human beings,” Steinem said. “You’re helping that person to become who she already is,“ she said. “As a child we know we are worth listening to because someone listens to us.”

Steinem’s message for young girls was to stay true to who they are.

“Don't listen to my advice,” said Steinem. “Listen to yourself, and how can I help?”

“There isn't a way to succeed in the world. There isn’t a definition of success in the world. Do what you love,” she added.

Attendees left the event with a positive outlook on the future of the feminist movement.

“There is hope for women and young people to learn the lessons that she has been trying to talk about for over 45 years,” claimed Darling. “It still feels new to peo-

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ple, which is tragic, but hopeful.”

Students at Hudson Valley Community College are among the generation who are the future of the movement.

“One message from Steinem that stood out to me was that times keep changing, and what was effective in the past may not be effective now,” explained Brouker. “It's up to us to keep advocating for equality, and we may have to do this in new ways.”

Additionally, Steinem emphasized listening and empathy.

“This is important for everyone in higher education, but especially for classmates and instructors,” continued Brouker. “Listening and empathy are the first steps to understanding, and without understanding, we can't become better people.”

Steinems message to the campus community was that of inclusion in the feminist movement.

“I just want [students] to know that we’re here to support them, to support their dreams, their talents and not to feel alone,” she said.

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New York State fully enacts Excelsior Scholarship

By: Maggie Helenek Jr. Copy Editor

The Excelsior Scholarship budget passed over the weekend of March 30, 2019. This lead to the scholarship being fully approved.

This expanded eligibility based on adjusted gross income from $110,000 in 2018/19 to $125,000 in 2019/20.

Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the program was first enacted in April of 2017.

For those eligible, it provided tuition-free college within the State University of New York system.

The program did not cover the cost of room and board, books or transportation.

Dennis Kennedy, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Community Relations at Hudson Valley Community College, explained how programs such as the Excelsior Scholarship can encourage more people to continue their education.

“A tuition-free education, for those who qualify, is a fantastic opportunity,” Kennedy said. “It raises awareness that college is possible, especially for lower and middle-income families, and it removes the financial barrier to education and burden of college debt for many.”

Nathan Raia, a digital media student agreed.

“In order to pursue a career or get a higher paying job, you need a college education and not everyone who wants that opportunity has the money to put themselves through college,” he said.

According to the State University of New York (SUNY), 55% of resident undergraduate students are attending SUNY and CUNY tuition-free due to the Excelsior Scholarship Program and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

According to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYS HESC), 366 Hudson Valley Community College students received money from the program in Fall 2018.

This was out of 484 Excelsior Scholarship applicants who indicated that they would be attending the Hudson Valley Community College.

New information on Hoyt arrest leaves more questions than answers By: Angela Scipione News Editor

Christian Gre is a 2019 recipient of the Excelsior Scholarship PHOTO BY ASAN ANARKULOV

The remaining 118 students were either academically eligible, with another source of tuition funding, or were decertified for the award. Reasons for ineligibility included not being enrolled, not enrolling fulltime or not earning the required amount of credits.

To be eligible for The Excelsior Scholarship, applicants had to be New York State residents. This meant they had to live in the state for 12 months prior to the term that the award was being sought for.

After graduation, applicants must continue to live and work in New York for the number of years they received the scholarship. If this requirement doesn’t get fulfilled, applicants are required to pay back a no-interest loan.

Alyssa Concha, a liberal arts major, explained why these were fair requirements.

“I don’t believe that the [eligibility] requirements are too strict because if they were too lenient, then it offers some the chance to take advantage of the scholarship,” Concha said. “I think that a student needs to be able to prove that they can’t attend a college due to their financial state.”

“That seems pretty fair, especially since your going to college for free,” Nicole Sango, a digital media major, agreed.

As stated by Kennedy, the Excelsior Scholarship will certainly help many students at Hudson Valley. However, he also said that the program levels the playing field between two-year and four-year colleges.

“Still, hundreds are already benefiting from the program here at the college,” Kennedy explained.

New York is not the only state that has attempted to make attending college less costly. Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana and Minnesota have also enacted policies to help students with tuition.

“I believe there are nearly 20 states that offer some form of a tuition-free college program,” Kennedy said. “There are several more in the works.”

“The fact that other states are implementing their own type of free tuition scholarships is a good thing,” said Concha.

“I believe that if some states start to offer this scholarship, then other states will follow.”

According to Kennedy, this is a clear sign that college access and limited student debt are critically important for more successful communities and our workforce.

Student Corey Hoyt, who was arrested on Feb. 28 for making terroristic threats against Hudson Valley Community College, will not be returning to campus, according to Dennis Kennedy, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing.

Many students expressed concern in the days following the arrest, as it was unknown if Hoyt would eventually return to campus.

Following his arrest, he was immediately suspended, but no other statement was released by college officials about expulsion, leaving many left wondering what the final outcome would be.

Kennedy recently reached out to the Hudsonian to explain the current situation.

“The college completed its judicial process on March 21, and Corey Hoyt has been expelled from the college,” Kennedy explained. “He remains prohibited from being on campus without a Public Safety escort.”

Chief of Staff for the Office of the Rensselaer County District Attorney, Susan Mullen Kalafut, was contacted for an update on the status of the case.

“Unfortunately I cannot provide much in the way of an update,” Kalafut wrote.

“At this time, there are no new court dates.

That's about all the info I can provide as we do not comment on the status of a case that is an ongoing criminal case.”

Hoyt was arrested for sharing a post on Snapchat in which he threatened to steal a gun and use it on campus. Another student saw the post and reported it to Public Safety immediately.

If you see any suspicious activity on campus or online, please report it to Public Safety at (518) 629-7210.

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College Suites raises expectations of Viking residents By: Omsalama Ayoub Jr. News Editor The College Suites is under new management after almost two years of unsatisfying living conditions.

“We [are] moving forward, and it’s been great, Mary Christman, Property Manager at College Suites said. “We’re working closely with Hudson Valley,” she said. “We are having town hall meetings where public safety and the judicial coordinator [attend].”

According to Tyler Tschumi, a business administration student who is a current resident, there were problems in the past, but it has calmed down. He thinks that the Suites are under control now and management is doing a great job of making it a fun and respectable place to live.

“With new operations [in similar developments] as with anything, when you start off there’s going to be issues,” Tschumi said.

“We work together to ensure that [stu-

dent] behavior doesn't impact the college and vice versa,” Dr. Sandra J. Christman, Hudson Valley Community College’s Coordinator of College Judicial System, said.

The town hall meetings are a reminder that the Hudson Valley Community College student code of conduct applies off campus, and that Vikings are still a part of a larger entity.

According to Tschumi, the Suites is in the real world. It does not have an RA system, so if you get in trouble, you won’t be talking to a Resident Adviser, but a police officer. “[The Suites] is not a dorm, it’s an apartment,” Tschumi said. “[Management] is not up there to babysit,” he continued. “You’re an adult and you have rules and responsibilities to abide by [in] your lease agreement.”

Christman explained further that students can, in fact, be part of the problem.

An anonymous liberal arts student who lived there in the 2017-2018 academic year agreed.

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“I think [a sense of belonging] translates to how you behave on campus and how you behave in these housing developments,” she said. “If you’re disrespecting the place you’re living in, you’re kind of also disrespecting the campus in a way.”

The anonymous student believed that the problem might have been that the housing was new and management wasn’t prepared for the behavior that they were presented with.

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“We’re doing everything in our power to ensure that [residents] are safe,” said Christman.

Current resident and business administration student, Jay Strieble, was able to experience the changes made to the College Suites.

“There was [damage in the past] but [management] fixed it. [I don’t see stuff like

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FROM PAGE 3 that anymore], that was mainly last semester,” Strieble said. “I like it there, it’s pretty safe for the most part [and] I’ll probably live there next year.”

“During the time I was there, [the College Suites] was probably at its worst,” the anonymous student said. According to the student, the behavior of the residents was shocking.

“Of course I know college students want to have fun and go a little crazy, but they were damaging the building and being so loud that it was hard to study or sleep,” she said.

After a year of witnessing BB gun shootouts, trash strewn across hallways, nightly visits from police and fire alarms going off in the middle of the night, the anonymous student wondered who was really at fault.

Lauren Sankey, who attended the Aesthetic Science Institute during her time at the Suites, believed that more supervision and enforcement needed to be implemented.

Sankey moved out of her apartment before her one-year lease was up.

“I had over $2,000 in damage to my car [from BB gun assaults] and the Suites would not do anything,” Sankey said. “I could not deal with it anymore and there was extremely poor management, so I decided to move home early, even before I was done with school.”

The two-hour drive between the Aesthetic Science Institute and her house in Massachusetts was not easy, Sankey explained, but necessary.

“I developed severe anxiety and insomnia throughout the 11 months I lived there,” she said. “I was living there in fear, and going home was an outlet and something to look forward to.”

Erin Engleheart, the College Suites Assistant Property Manager, who oversees the mechanics of the development, explained that the concerns are noise complaints more often than not.

“We literally receive noise complaints [about other apartments] celebrating and playing ‘Mario Kart’ [too loud],” Engleheart stated. “Troy PD are not really here unless a room has been called a couple times.”

Rate your professors: Yay, nay, oi vey!

Akbar Reid Staff Writer Over 500 courses are offered at Hudson Valley Community College, but which classes are most enjoyable, helpful and which professors changed students’ perspective?

“I’ll never forget professor William J. Wohlleber until I die,” Travis Edwards, computer science student, said about his Programming and Logic course instructor.

“To be introduced to the world of programing, it is getting into a whole new world,” Edwards stated. “The teachers were really good at explaining it all [and] it made it that much easier to realize ‘[I] can do this.’”

In terms of class enrollment, Dennis Kennedy, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, reported that English Composition ranks as the class with the highest enrollment at Hudson Valley Community College. Psychology was another high-enrollment class at the school.

English Composition being a required credit may have an im-

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pact on that statistic. But what classes do students find themselves growing in the most?

Haley Cody, a human services major, explained why she loved her Human Sexuality course with professor Ann Ruecker. “[Our professor] challenged the way we thought about the topic, and to think about where our views were before [her class] and after [the course],” Cody said.

Cody found that her professor was very engaged. “[We learned] about social and cultural views in sexuality and how they differ, and it was very interesting,” Cody continued.

What makes a course good?

To computer science student, Kunyuan Liu, Creative Writing with professor Julie Hecht was not only a required credit, but also her favorite course. "I like writing [my own poems and] I [enjoy] poetry and literature,” Liu explained. “[My] professor's really nice.”

Karen Broderick, digital media, loved Two-Dimensional Design. Broderick reasoned, “[Two-Dimensional Design allowed me to] learn more about my degree – and be able to [piece] the finer details,” she said.

Engineering science student, Stacey Vanier, argued that for similar reasons Organic Chemistry is her top pick. “[Organic] helps [me with] all my other courses. [The course] covers the fundamentals,” Vanier explained.

In contrast, biological sciences student, Zahed Barak, claimed that Organic Chemistry and Physics fell flat whereas Biology was more dynamic.

“With biology you get [to argue and elaborate], you get to say ‘Well hey what about the liver, or ‘Oh wow what else could it

do?’ [You] give your own input as opposed to Organic Chemistry [and] physics where it is like ‘this is the answer,’” Barak stated.

Autumn Reichett, a physical education major, favored Elementary and Secondary Games.

“I’m a phys ed major, and [this class] gets us actually ready for the work world, and coach Wimmer is the best teacher for that,” Reichett said. “Once you leave her class, you actually have a portfolio of phys ed lessons to go out with.”

PrincessSameerah Shabazz, a biology major, loved calculus with Professor Walton Yoder.

“It’s more hands on since it’s a hybrid class,” Shabazz said. “Lectures are online and then we get to work in class. We all work together to solve problems. It’s just easier.”

“It’s more flexible with your personal schedule, and it also gives you the opportunity to go back and rewatch lessons,” Shabazz said. “If you don’t get something you can just go back a look at it,” she said. ‘“It gives you that nice flexibility.”

Digital arts student, Eric Gonzalez, enjoyed his photography class the most.

“I take pictures, and I took pictures before, but I was never really good at editing,” Gonzalez stated. “[Professor Ryan Clow] allows you to kind of build on your creativity with the skill that he’s teaching. I also think he’s just like really cool,” he continued. “He acts more like part of the class, he talks to you like a person and not like ‘he’s the teacher, you’re the student, listen to what I’m saying,’ so I think it’s just more enjoyable that way.”

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Tech review: Do I really need a $1,000 phone?

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Jeremy McEvoy Jr. Photo Editor “Groundbreaking” updates in technology can overwhelm the decision process of selecting a phone. I hope to help change that. This week, we will look through the up and coming overseas phone market.

Names include Xiaomi, OnePlus and our runner up Huawei.

Starting at $150, Xiaomi’s $150 Redmi 7 boasts a 4000mAh battery, an Octa-core Snapdragon 632 CPU, expandable 64GB of storage and dual rear-facing cameras. The large battery assures you will get through the day without getting close to touching a charger. This, combined with Snapdragons 632 highly efficient and fast processor, can sometimes allow two days of use without your phone dying! Definitely the best budget phone on the market.

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Next up is the OnePlus 6t. This is arguably the best allaround phone that’s easily accessible in the US. With an Optical in-screen fingerprint sensor, a beautiful 6.41-inch AMOLED screen, a fast Snapdragon 845 CPU, Duel 16 + 20mp OI stabilized rear-facing cameras, what’s not to love. Especially when you realize it’s only $570. OnePlus has high standards of quality control as well. Each phone is thoroughly tested before being put in a box and shipped off to you. If even one tiny defect is caught, the phone is scrapped and sent back to the beginning of the assembly line with the broken part being removed. YouTube channel, Linus Tech Tips, did a full video on OnePluses quality control process. The runner up for this category is the Xiaomi Mi 9. Personally, this is the phone I would choose. It’s currently not readily available in the US, so I can’t give it a firm recommendation just yet.

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The Poco by Xiaomi features a 4000mah battery, Snapdragon 835 CPU and a 20MP rear-facing camera. You can’t beat the $300 price tag! Similarly to the Redmi 7, you can get up to two days of battery before charging the phone.

The camera on this phone is the main selling point though.

Youtuber and tech reviewer, MKBHD, ran a blind camera pole. Poco placing second to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, a $900 phone. Keeping in mind, this also beat the iPhone XS Max and the Google Pixel 3.

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If you are looking to watch a lot of videos on your phone, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may be the phone for you. The Mi Mix 3 has a 6.39-inch display covering 93.4% of the front of the phone, with no interruptions and no notch! According to mi.com, they are able to achieve this by “the innovative magnetic slider, which stayed working like new after 300,000 intensive test slides.” The whole front of the phone slides down to expose duel 24 + 2MP camera setup and a front facing flash! Sadly, the front facing flash does not work inside of Snapchat. But with a price tag around $500, I don’t think that’s a huge downside!

Huawei brings a lot of promising features to the table, even selling to the US directly. However, in recent news, Huawei has been suspected of stealing user data.

Phones have become a part of our everyday life and there’s no reason to be paying upwards of $800 for a fast phone that takes good pictures.

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Troy Farmer’s Market: a downtown experience By: Ma’or Lev Guest Contributer The scent of freshly baked herb focaccia wafts over and around a baker’s table and tempts customers as they wait in line at the nearby dessert stand which serves hot, fresh, sugar waffles with chocolate drizzle and powdered sugar.

Vodka, Rosé, and beer decorate the adult drinks section, complemented by a variety of kombuchas, coffees, and teas.

The Troy Winter Farmers’ Market offers a tremendous variety of produce and products – from sauerkrauts and pickles to elegant nut butters and cheese displays dazzling passersby with varied samples and tasters. Sprawled throughout the first and second floors, the winter market is located at The Troy Atrium.

Downstairs, rainbow carrots and golden apples overflow baskets, fresh sprouts and leafy salad greens jostle for space, and coolers display pesto, apple cider, meat, and more. Live music warms the air every Saturday from 9am2pm, and a festive atmosphere attracts those looking for food and a relaxing environment including college students and young families.

A brick staircase winds a path upwards to the Atrium’s second floor, with grasses, flowers, and bushy shrubs accompany each landing and balcony. A glass ceiling floods the entire space with sunlight, expanding the enclosure to accommodate the 1,000+ people who come weekly between November and April.

Upon entering the Atrium, vegetable, fruit, and meat farmers dominate the layout. Assorted soaps, scarves, and jewelry balance out the mix, along with honey, pesto, breads, and coffee.

Lunch foods abide upstairs, offering an assortment spanning breakfast sliders to pocket pies.

Desserts range from maple cream to packaged kettle corn, with craft beer and vodka to wash it all down. A detailed map of the winter market layout can be viewed here.

To keep the produce local, all vendors are required to live or farm within 100 miles of Troy and produce the products they sell. A list of all vendors and more information about them can be found here.

The summer market is an attractive tourist destination for outsiders, and a festive place for locals on sunny afternoons. Over 13,000 shoppers frequent the market street weekly, browsing through the selection of foods and

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crafts. From youngsters to wiser elders, people from all walks of life frequent this Saturday event.

Between the summer and winter a distinctive transformation happens. From a massive operation of close to 100 vendors, the venue transitions indoors to a slightly smaller endeavor of 86 vendors. This change greatly reduces the number of tourists and vacationers. By the time November rolls around, only the hardy core of locals remains. On occasion, during local university visiting days, students and their families flood the market. On these days, the total crowd explodes by up to 35%!

Participating vendors run the Market, which means that their opinions and perspectives have a direct correlation to the past, present, and future of this market. There is quite an assortment of produce and products during the winter, and there is a constant drive to improve the market experience, to improve its outreach and fully realize its potential.

For vendors like Mr. Trieste, who owns and works the Buddhapesto stand, the market has created a wonderful atmosphere of positive energy, good vibes, and a fun supportive place to hang out.

For Mr. Stanton, founder of Good Day Honey, it is a great market, a “real, honest thing.” But for farmers like Melissa, from Spring Hill Farm, the current trend in rising

rates of up-state distilleries brings a wistfulness for times when the market had deeper roots in vegetable farmers.

This sentiment hints at a greater movement across upstate NY, where the already shrinking national rate of farms is being supplemented by a booming craft beverages industry. This progression mirrors an inflow of New

York City folk and second home owners, suggesting a change in the revival of an agricultural industry.

While vendors are central to the Market, the orchestration and facilitation of day-to-day workings is conducted by Mr. Ridler, who also manages the planning and implementing the future goals.

Expansion of vendors is on the

list of current tasks for Mr. Ridler, and this year alone, he received 96 applications for 4 possible openings. To narrow down the selection, applicants are divided into various categories and judged based on the demands of the current market. Central to growing the market is the desire to maintain the festive Saturday experience already present.

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April 11, 2019 The various considerations for expansion include the perspective of customers, who do not want a negative impact on price, quality, or easy of exposure to all booths.

For vendors, fair competition and ease in ability to sell products at a sustainable price is critical to the survival of their businesses.

The market experience offers locals a direct avenue to healthy foods. By bringing farm produce into the city, locals and tourists alike are learning about the availability of food and where it comes from. In striving to increase accessibility, the market has an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) terminal that allows visitors to receive market tokens, which are deducted from their SNAP benefits. Additionally, students from local universities are encouraged to hold informational tables, especially for topics surrounding wellness such as nursing or nutrition.

Having a local one-stop-foodshop every weekend, year-round, is not only convenient for everyone living here in Troy, but also for those food producers who need a venue for their products.

By going to the market, customer purchases are directly benefiting the people who grow the vegetables, raise the animals, bake the bread, and brew the beer. Prices are compatible to those at super-

LOCAL markets, and the environmental impact is greatly reduced.

Instead of investing in multi-million-dollar corpora-

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tions that import from industrial agri-business in California or Mexico, each customer has a direct and immediate impact on

the vendor from which they purchase. It is this power to enact positive change on the immediate environment and local economy

that makes the Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market important, and the key element to its continued success in the future.

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REVIEWS

April 11, 2019

Colin’s Column: “Reign of Supermen”

“The Reign of the Supermen” was...short lived

Synopsis: In the second part of “The Death of Superman” storyline arc, months have passed since By: Colin Bauer Superman’s death and citizens still mourn his loss. Four heroes Staff Writer come forward, looking to claim their status as Superman’s suc“Reign of the Supermen” (2019) cessor. As they battle for the Man Cast: Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca of Steel’s mantle, and the Justice League moves forward without Romijn, Rainn Wilson Superman, a dark force begins to Director: Sam Liu surface, giving rise to the question: Who will rise above all to take the

place of Superman?

Review: The DC universe has produced many memorable movies over the last couple of years but “The Reign of the Supermen” may not be remembered at all. This feature carries quality animation but suffers in story, pacing and tone.

Although the animation is fairly simplistic and holds an anime-inspired “Teen Titans” look, it never draws audiences away from the screen with colors that pop and

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realistic action. This film does a great job tricking audience’s into believing they are watching a high-budget film released to theatres based on the impressive animation alone. Even the cybernetic characters are astounding to behold, speaking to the animators’ talents at Warner Brothers.

After 2018’s “The Death of Superman,” the storyline to this film seemed promising as it felt like we were going to see the events of the arc as they should have been depicted in 2016 and 2017’s “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League,” respectively. This storyline instead feels rushed and underdeveloped. There’s a point in the film where the Justice League is stuck in another dimension and audiences are left to question why this subplot is truly necessary. Once resolved, it still feels like padding to the film’s already 87 minute runtime. The main storyline is also very simplistic even for a direct-to-video film, it’s basic plot line feeling as though it is the first film in the franchise.

The pacing of this film is especially slow moving. From the very first frame to the last, the events progress at one, single slow speed. Even in more action-heavy

sequences, audiences may find themselves checking their watches. These sequences aren’t truly exciting, creating problems as this film features a plethora of action-dominated sequences.

Tone is another issue. The majority of the film understands that it is going to be an action superhero feature but a surprising number of moments in the film feature comedic elements. This impacts the overall quality and enjoyment of the movie because it instantly draws audiences out of the film.

The comedy in this movie is that of “Friends,” not “Guardians of the Galaxy” and it works just about as well as it sounds.

“Reign of the Supermen” is worth a watch for the animation, but looking at all beyond that and you’ll be disappointed. Perhaps with some subplots removed and certain scenes edited to improve the pace, a 75 minute runtime may have been what this film needed.

So who rises above all to take the place of Superman? Definitely not this film.

“Reign of the Supermen...Wait there's more than one?”

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Creepy and cool: Dive into Billie Eilish’s subconscious

By: Kyle Spencer Jr. Creative Editor

Billie Eilish new album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” released on March 29, 2019. Her album broke Apple Music’s record for most users pre-adding an upcoming album to their library.

Eilish took a very unique approach to this album with chilling melodies, moody beats and creepy music videos. The album as a whole had a melancholy feel as listeners dived into the creepy, complicated and cool world of her mind.

The album began with the song “!!!!!!!.” Eilish and her brother joked around and jumped straight into the song “bad guy.” “bad guy” was an upbeat song with good melodies and a voice changer that made her sound like a monster. At the 2:30 point she shifted the song to a more sinister feeling.

The song “xanny” started with a soft beat but changed very quickly by adding rattling bass to go with her harmonies. “you should see me in a crown” had a very different approach to it.

This dark, dramatic electro track found a confident Eilish affirming her self-worth. Boosted by recent successes, she proclaimed her plans for world domination.

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Next, was “all the good girls go to hell.” Eilish continued to use her monster voice in this song. Not known for being religious, in this track she used Christian figures and symbolism to get a message across which read as though heaven does not really exist - or if it does, most people don’t deserve to be there anyway.

In the catchy song “wish you were gay,” Eilish wished the guy she liked were gay instead of him simply not choosing to pursue her because of his own disinterest.

In “when the party’s over,” Eilish used herself

singing in the background as the beat, alongside a piano. This was a strong song and showed how great her voice truly is.

In “8,” a ukulele accompanied her, as Eilish pitched her voice up and down octaves through the song. She also went between her regular voice and a distorted one. “my strange addiction” had a very good melody, Eilish used her soft, soothing voice to go along with the cool beat of the song. She and her brother incorporate scenes from “The Office” into the song as well.

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The hit song on the album, “bury a friend” had a very creepy vibe. The lyrics and music video referred to death and where we go when we go to sleep. “ilomilo” was a cool song on the album by having a steady synth and good mixing of her voice as she explained about being lonely throughout the song. “listen before I go” was a very up close and personal song with Eilish. She was accompanied by just a piano for most of the song. Her voice was very clean and soothing.

In “i love you,” an acoustic guitar matched perfectly with Eilish’s vocals. This was another very personal song to her, repeating the words “I love you” in the song, building every time she said it.

The album ended with “goodbye.” Eilish really showed off her voice in this song as her vocals almost stand alone with the exception of a small synth in the background.

With this album, she has set a high bar and new standard for herself to follow up on. Eilish is now the youngest female solo act on UK chart history to debut at No. 1 on the UK albums chart.

Being my favorite piece of work she has put out so far, I can’t wait to see what she has next.

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CREATIVE

Take your taste buds on a trip to France!

By: Lya Zhang Business Manager

Have you ever been to France?

Well, you don’t have to go there to try this French recipe! Here is an easy recipe to make delicious crepes at home. For dessert or for a snack, make yourself a treat that you can share with friends and family for an enjoyable meal! All you need is some love and a few cheap ingredients!

Now that you are ready to start cooking like a French chef, let’s start!

This delicious pastry can be combined with an assortment of sweets

Cook time: 1 hour Makes: 12 9-inch crepes Serving Size: One crepe Calories per serving: 160 Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 4 eggs 2 cups of 2% milk 1/8 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of sugar 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter Steps: Mix flour, salt and sugar in a big bowl.

Whisk eggs in a separate, small bowl.

Add eggs to flour mix.

Whip slowly and well to avoid lumps.

When mix is thick, add milk slowly while whipping to avoid lumps.

When milk is well-incorporated, melt butter in the microwave for 45 seconds.

Mix butter to the batter.

In a hot 9-inch pan (no oil or butter needed), pour a small ladle of batter in pan (just enough to cover the surface).

Let cook on medium heat until edges start to turn light brown.

Flip the crepe and let cook

for about a minute then remove from pan Repeat steps eight through 11, stacking the crepes until no more batter is left.

You can eat your crepes plain or filled with Nutella, peanut butter or jelly. Customize the crepes by topping with fresh fruits, whipped cream or anything you prefer. Let your creativity go wild!

Now, it is ready to be served!

Make yourself comfortable and savor the fruit of your work.

It’s almost like actually being in France!

PHOTO BY HAILEY MCLAUGHLIN

Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?

By: Omsalama Ayoub Jr. News Editor The question “Would you rather fight 100 horse-sized ducks or 100 duck-sized horses?” made students both laugh and contort their faces in thought. Nonetheless, they have their answers.

The small interviewed population almost unanimously agreed that dueling 100 duck-sized horses would be a much more successful match than the 100 horsesized ducks.

“Duck-sized horses, are [miniature] so you can kick a ducksized horse and defeat it rather than a horse-sized duck,” Hailey Rivera, an individual studies student, said. “Neither are necessar-

ily threatening, [however], I feel like ducks can be aggressive and if there’s a horse-sized duck running at me that’s kind of terrifying,” she continued.

Ciara Zink, an engineering sciences major and E-Sports Club President, also decided that a 100 duck-sized horses were much less threatening.

Another engineering sciences student, Stacey Vaner, agreed, stating that it would be insane.

“The size of the duck-sized horses makes them less intimidating,” Gavin Invitareale, an individual studies major, stated.

Jacob Zingerman, computer information systems major, echoed this saying, “100 horse-sized ducks sounds terrible.”

Some students, like Natalya Harris, a digital media major, were firm in their choice of battle.

“I have no problem fighting small horses,” Harris said with a laugh.

A few students broke out against this vote, however.

Megan Morrison, a biological sciences student, gave the question some thought, deciding that she would prefer to duel 100 horse-sized ducks.

“The problem with duck-sized horses is that they would overwhelm you,” Morrison said. “In my experience, ducks can be reasonably fast if they want to,” she continued. “[Despite that], a horse-sized duck might be pretty heavy so it might be easy to out-

run it.”

Antonio Lacey, an individual studies major, also chose the oversized ducks, reasoning that they are easily confused and a bread crumb trail could easily lead them away from him.

Which would you decide? 100 giant, angry ducks? Or 100 small, stomping hooves completely surrounding you?

Omsalama laughs it up with students

PHOTO BY STEPHEN BROKALIS

Ciara Zink Engineering Sciences Major

Natalya Harris Digital Media Major Realistic perspective of the fight

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Jacob Zingerman Computer Information Systems Major

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

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Lacrosse

Panorama view of Hudson Valley Community College’s Lacross field

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Tanner Fahr (#6) and Nathan Bruce (#21) race against a Herkimer player to get back in the action

Baseball

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Tanner Fahr warming up during match against Herkimer

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17-7 to Jefferson Community College Brendan Haverty slides to safety

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13-7 to Herkimer College W

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11-3 to ASA Brooklyn W Kobe Jackson sends one flying in the Vikings win over Jefferson Community College PHOTO BY NICK ANGELO

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