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Christian Named President

By Julie Mansmann

Editor-­in-­Chief | Jmansmann60@newpaltz.edu

NEW ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF Army Gen. Ray Odierno, who was sworn in during a ceremony at Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., told a packed auditorium of family, friends and fellow soldiers that policymakers must be thoughtful and understand the national security ULVNV DV WKH\ PDNH GLI¿FXOW ¿VFDO GHFLVLRQV

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A man with extensive ties to white supremacists pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges he planted a bomb that was intended to hurl poi-­ son-­laced shrapnel into the multicultural crowd marching in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day pa-­ rade last January.

RELEASE OF PRISONER? Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson arrived in Cuba on Wednesday to seek the freedom of a U.S. government subcontractor sentenced to 15 years in prison for bringing communications equipment to the island illegally.

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After an extended search that included the withdrawal of four candidates, former SUNY New Paltz interim president Donald Christian assumed the full time position.

The SUNY Board of Trustees unani-­ mously appointed Christian president of the college on June 15. Originally named pro-­ vost and vice president for academic affairs in Aug. 2009, Christian took on the interim presidency in July 2010 when former presi-­ dent Steven Poskanzer assumed a position at Carleton College in Minnesota.

Carl Hayden, chairman of the SUNY Board of Trustees, said the group knew Christian’s “passion for education” would EHQH¿W WKH FROOHJH EHIRUH KH ZDV HYHU QDPHG D ¿QDOLVW LQ WKH SUHVLGHQWLDO VHDUFK LQ 0D\ “We are so pleased to provide the op-­ portunity for him to continue sharing that passion with the New Paltz community,” he said. “We look forward to the great contribu-­ tions Dr. Christian will bring to New Paltz and the state university.”

Christian, a former professor of biology and zoology who has worked at the Univer-­ sity of Wisconsin-­Eau Claire, the University of Montana and the University of Minnesota-­ Duluth, said he wants to build upon what he has done as an interim to make the campus a better place for students and that he has many ideas for doing so.

However, the new president said he did not expect to ever take on his position – but he is happy to do so.

“I never would have imagined at the time that the new president would be me, or that I could be so excited about this oppor-­ tunity to lead such a special institution,” he said. “I appreciate and am humbled by the

Donald Christian was named SUNY New Paltz president. PHOTO COURTESY NEWPALTZ.EDU

FRQ¿GHQFH SODFHG LQ PH E\ VR PDQ\ SHRSOH on and off the New Paltz campus.”

When Poskanzer announced his depar-­ ture, a search committee chaired by Kenneth $EW ZDV IRUPHG WR ¿QG WKH QH[W SUHVLGHQW 7KH RULJLQDO VHW RI ¿QDOLVWV LQFOXGHG &KDQ-­ cellor of the University of Wisconsin-­La-­ Crosse Joe Gow, Lehman College Provost Mary Papazian and John Schreiber, chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Tufts Uni-­ YHUVLW\ 6FKRRO RI 0HGLFLQH $ IRXUWK ¿QDOLVW rescinded their candidacy before a campus visit was scheduled.

While the other three candidates did ap-­ pear in open forums with students and meet with administrators and campus staff, they all eventually withdrew from the search.

Abt announced that Gow rescinded his candidacy on March 17, and Schreiber did the same several days later. Papazian said she removed herself from the search in May af-­ ter she heard an internal candidate had been QDPHG D ¿QDOLVW In spite of the fact that SUNY Chancel-­ lor Nancy Zimpher had to authorize an ex-­ tension of the search, she said she is pleased with the outcome.

“This is exactly the kind of leadership that one of the most up-­and-­coming colleges in the nation needs and deserves,” she said.

“I am truly thrilled to continue working and partnering with Dr. Christian, and I thank WKH %RDUG IRU FRQ¿UPLQJ KLV QRPLQDWLRQ DV president.”

Campground Planned For Minnewaska Preserve

By Maria Jayne

Copy Editor | N01864117@newpaltz.edu

Public campgrounds are planned to open on an area of the Minnewaska State Park Pre-­ serve owned by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The camp will be on Route 299 between New Paltz and the Shawangunk Ridge.

The American Alpine Club and the Mohonk Preserve will manage the campground. This campground will allot space for over 60 tent

campers on 45.9 acres of land, according to Jim Hall, executive director at the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

The campground will only permit tents and outdoor camping, offering an alternative to the others in the area. Currently the area offers high and low end options for camp-­ ing, such as cabins, RV – type campground and hotels, but there is nothing as close to the mountain as this.

“The campground is the missing thing in such a beautiful, nationally recognized area,”

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said Hank Alicandri, the director of land stewardship and chief ranger at the Mohonk Preserve. “This is going to be a clean and safe place to build community.”

Due to various factors they are not yet ready to begin construction, according to Hall. Currently, $700,000 has been raised for WKLV SURMHFW WKH\ DUH ZDLWLQJ WR VHFXUH ¿QDO funding, estimated to be $1.5 million. They DUH DOVR ¿QDOL]LQJ SODQV IRU KDQGOLQJ ZDWHU and sewage by designing comfort stations and a pavilion/bathhouse.

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Students  Rise  for  Education By  Rachel  Freeman  Features  Editor  |   Rachel.freeman17@newpalt.edu

SUNY  and  CUNY  students  have  come  to-­ gether  to  form  a  new  politically  active  organiza-­ tion.  Students  said  New  York  Students  Rising  (NYSR)  connects  students  in  the  two  school  systems,  emphasizes  the  importance  of  education  and  addresses  issues  such  as  tuition  increase  and  privatization.  The  group,  founded  in  May,  was  born  from  the  ideas  of  older  undergraduates  and  graduate  students  at  SUNY  Buffalo,  SUNY  Albany  and  SUNY  Binghamton.  However,  it  was  brought  to  SUNY  New  Paltz  by  third-­year  sociology  and  Black  Studies  major  Jonathan  Espinosa,  New  Paltz  graduate  Eirik  Bjorkman  and  Christopher  Gordon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some  key  points  that  got  New  Paltz  in-­ volved  were  SUNY  Palooza  and  also  the  March  30  Occupation  of  the  Capitol  Building  in  Alba-­ ny,â&#x20AC;?  Bjorkman  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  met  most  of  the  people  involved  in  the  organization  then,  and  also  real-­ ized  that  it  was  time  that  students  took  things  into  their  own  hands  and  make  our  voices  heard.â&#x20AC;?

Espinosa  attended  one  of  the  two  NYSR  re-­ treats,  which  played  an  integral  role  in  the  devel-­ opment  of  the  group.  Attendees  discussed  their  purpose  and  the  reasons  they  were  there,  in  order  to  begin  building  the  foundation  of  NYSR.  They  then  created  various  committees  such  as  web  tech,  outreach,  research  and  action.

With  a  more  established  structure,  the  group  FRXOG EHJLQ WR SXUVXH DQG SODQ DFWLRQ WR ÂżJKW IRU the  causes  highlighted  in  their  campaign  like  their  primary  concern  of  the  rising  cost  for  both  SUNY  and  CUNY  schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  trying  to  tell  as  many  students  as  SRVVLEOH DURXQG WKH VWDWH WR ÂżJKW IRU SXEOLF HGX-­

cation  and  to  protect  it  because  right  now  the  tu-­ ition  is  going  up,â&#x20AC;?  Espinosa  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  went  up  this  year  already  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  go  up  for  the  next  ¿YH \HDUV VR RXU VWDQFH LV WKDW ZH VKRXOGQÂśW EH paying  more  for  less,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  getting  less  classes,  less  services,  bigger  classrooms.â&#x20AC;?

Growing  up  in  a  low-­income  family,  Es-­ pinosa  feels  he  has  a  particular  purpose  in  this  PDWWHU $V WXLWLRQ LV UDLVHG DQG ¿QDQFLDO DLG LV lowered,  he  believes  it  is  his  duty  to  make  sure  ¿QDQFLDOO\ GLVDGYDQWDJHG IDPLOLHV DUH DEOH WR DI-­ ford  a  higher  education  in  the  future.

Other  problems  NYSR  hopes  to  tackle  are  the  Millionaires  Tax  and  a  plan  called  UB2020.  The  Millionaires  Tax  is  an  annually  renewed  tax  on  millionaires  that  NYSR  believes  should  con-­ tinue  to  be  enforced  and  extended. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  politicians  argument  is  that  if  we  tax  millionaires  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  leave  New  York  State,  but  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  the  problem,â&#x20AC;?  Espinosa  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  problem  is  that  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  funding  the  state  fund-­ ed  institutions  of  higher  education  correctly,  so  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  wasting  a  lot  of  money.â&#x20AC;?

UB2020,  essentially  an  agenda  to  priva-­ tize  SUNY  Buffalo,  was  recently  passed.  Still,  UB2020  can  be  a  model;Íž  state  legislatures  have  passed  the  similar  SUNY  2020  bill  that  affects  WKH WXLWLRQ DQG ÂżQDQFLDO DLG RI DOO 681< DQG CUNY  schools.  While  NYSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  presence  on  campus  is  not  yet  well  known,  they  will  be  spreading  the  ZRUG WKURXJK Ă&#x20AC;LHUV KRVWLQJ D NLFN RII HYHQW to  welcome  NYSR  to  New  Paltz  and  by  going  from  class  to  class  talking  about  the  movement.  They  have  already  planned  a  state-­wide  walk  out/teach-­in  on  Oct.  5.  Students  from  Albany,  Buffalo,  Binghamton,  Stony  Brook  and  CUNY  schools  will  leave  class,  meet  at  a  central  spot  and  listen  to  a  student  perspective  on  topics  such Â

as  the  increase  in  tuition  and  fees,  cuts  to  staff  DQG VHUYLFHV WKH DGPLQLVWUDWLRQÂśV RIÂżFLDO UHSRUWV and  various  other  topics  that  students  will  realize  actually  affect  them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  document  the  whole  thing  and  put  them  all  up  on  the  web  together,  this  way  students  can  see  that  there  are  people  in  other  places  who  are  going  through  the  similar  situations,â&#x20AC;?  Bjork-­ PDQ VDLG Âł7KLV LV WKH ÂżUVW VWHS WRZDUGV RXU SODQ on  making  some  serious  state-­wide  connections  and  unifying  and  empowering  the  student  body.â&#x20AC;?

Espinosa  believes  that  this  walk-­out  has  the  potential  to  be  more  effective  than  the  one  held  ODVW \HDU DV WKH\ FDQ UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW RQ WKH PLVWDNHV PDGH previously  and  what  they  can  improve  upon.  This  time  around,  he  plans  to  better  explain  to  par-­ WLFLSDQWV ZK\ WKH\ VKRXOG FDUH DQG ÂżJKW IRU WKHLU education,  rather  than  just  what  they  should  do  about  it.  The  walk-­out  is  not  the  only  endeavor  that  NYSR  is  currently  working  on.  They  are  also  do-­ ing  a  campaign  this  year  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chop  From  the  Top.â&#x20AC;?  This  campaign  involves  looking  at  admin-­ istrators  of  SUNY  and  CUNY  who  earn  more  than  $100,000  and  to  convince  those  in  charge  that  salaries  must  be  cut.  Their  view  is  that  there  DUH VFKRROV WKDW ODFN VXIÂżFLHQW IXQGLQJ \HW WKHUH are  presidents  of  schools  who  are  making  more  than  $200,000.

While  NYSR  still  wants  to  attract  more  schools  to  their  cause  and  needs  to  fully  set  their  feet  on  New  Paltzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ground,  they  have  high  hopes  for  what  the  organization  can  ultimately  achieve  in  the  future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  think  that  the  potential  for  NYSR  is  huge,â&#x20AC;?  Bjorkman  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  a  solid  group  of  dedicated,  trustworthy  students,  and  we  truly  believe  that  we  can  change  the  dialogue  on  higher  education  in  New  York.â&#x20AC;?

Historic  Huguenot  Offers  Scholarship By  Kate  Blessing Copy  Editor  |  Kblessing34@newpaltz.edu

Historic  Huguenot  Street  (HHS)  was  re-­ cently  awarded  with  scholarship  money  from  Lucille  Stoeppler  Baker  to  assist  undergraduate  students  studying  historical  anthropology.   The  organization  has  been  a  name  in  Hudson  Valley  education  for  hundreds  of  years  and  boasts  their  commitment  to  current  and  historical  higher  learning.  The  mission  statement  of  HHS  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;to  collect,  preserve  and  share  with  the  public  an  inspiring  story  of  an  American  community  as  it  evolved  from  the  17th  century  to  the  present  day.â&#x20AC;?  7KH VFKRODUVKLS RIIHUHG IRU WKLV ÂżUVW WLPH

this  year,  requires  applicants  to  hold  an  aca-­ demic  average  above  3.5  for  two  years  to  qual-­ ify,  and  all  HHS  scholarships  are  ineligible  to  ¿UVW \HDU DSSOLFDQWV $SSOLFDWLRQV DUH FORVHG for  the  2011-­2012  academic  year,  but  interested  students  can  apply  through  the  organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  heard  a  lot  of  great  things  about  the  work  that  Historical  Huguenot  Street  does,â&#x20AC;?  said  fourth-­year  student  Jen  Herman.â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  really  support  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  research  and  are  awe-­ some  for  the  community.â&#x20AC;?

Herman,  of  Troy,  N.Y.,  has  grown  up  learn-­ ing  about  the  Huguenots  and  has  learned  more  about  the  organization  while  studying  at  New  Paltz.  The  college  itself,  HHS  boasts  on  their Â

website,  was  built  in  New  Paltz  following  a  tra-­ dition  of  academic  excellence  started  by  these  early  settlers.   With  names  like  Deyo,  DuBois,  LeFevre  and  Hasbrouck  appearing  on  buildings  and  street  signs  all  over  the  town  and  campus,  the  Huguenots  hold  a  permanent  place  in  the  history  and  legacy  of  the  Hudson  Valley.

HHS  works  hard  to  preserve  the  historical  UHPQDQWV RI WKH DUHDÂśV ÂżUVW VHWWOHUV WKURXJK their  own  research  and  community  education,  as  well  as  through  scholarships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many  of  the  scholarships  are  solely  for  stu-­ dents  of  Huguenot  descent,â&#x20AC;?  said  a  representa-­ tive  for  the  organization.â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  of  the  information  on  how  to  apply  is  on  our  website.â&#x20AC;?

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BOMB  IN  INDIA  KILLS  11 A  briefcase  bomb  tore  through  a  crowd  of  people  waiting  to  enter  a  New  Delhi  courthouse,  killing  11  people  and  wound-­ ing  scores  more  Wednesday  in  the  deadliest  terrorist  attack  in  Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  capital  in  nearly  three  years.

CONFUSION  ABOUT  GADHAFI $ 7ULSROL PLOLWDU\ RIÂżFLDO VDLG :HGQHVGD\ WKDW 0RDPPDU *DGKDÂż LV FRUQHUHG DQG WKH GD\V EH-­ fore  he  is  captured  or  killed  are  numbered,  but  DQRWKHU VHQLRU GHIHQVH RIÂżFLDO FRQWHQGHG WKDW Libyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  rulers  have  no  idea  where  the  fugitive  former  leader  is.

MILITARY  IN  IRAQ  CONSIDERED The  Obama  administration  favors  keeping  a  smaller  military  force  in  Iraq  beyond  this  year  than  U.S.  commanders  believe  is  necessary,  of-­ ¿FLDOV VDLG :HGQHVGD\

CHAVEZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S  POPULARITY  UNCHANGED President  Hugo  Chavezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  approval  ratings  re-­ main  in  the  50  percent  range,  but  a  majority  of  Venezuelans  disapprove  of  the  governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  per-­ formance  on  key  issues  such  as  crime,  corruption  and  the  economy,  according  to  a  poll  released  Wednesday.

UN  OVERSEES  ELECTIONS The  United  Nations  is  expected  to  help  oversee  Libyan  elections  and  train  local  police  with  po-­ litical  and  military  missions  that  will  help  guide  WKH FRXQWU\ WKURXJK LWV SRVW *DGKDÂż WUDQVLWLRQ Italyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  foreign  minister  said  Wednesday.

TROOPS  FLOOD  INTO  RIO 0RUH WURRSV Ă&#x20AC;RRGHG LQWR D 5LR GH -DQHLUR VOXP Wednesday  after  fellow  soldiers  came  under  DWWDFN E\ GUXJ WUDIÂżFNHUV

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Crispell Hall Completed

By Cat Tacopina Sports Editor | Ctacopina97@newpaltz.edu

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Old Main Building Opens Doors

By Katherine Speller &RS\ (GLWRU _ Katherine.speller79@newpaltz.edu

The renovations to the Old Main building on campus, slated to be completed this spring, maintained the original ar-­ FKLWHFWXUH ZLWKRXW VDFUL¿FLQJ VDIHW\ HI¿FLHQF\ RU PRGHUQLW\ ³,W¶V RIWHQ EHOLHYHG WKDW EXLOGLQJ XSJUDGHV WKDW DUH QHFHV-­ VDU\ WR NHHS SDFH ZLWK PRGHUQ WHFKQRORJ\ FRQIRUPDQFH ZLWK VDIHW\ FRGHV DQG H[SHFWHG RFFXSDQW FRPIRUWV FDQ QRW FRLQFLGH ZLWK UHVWRUDWLRQV RI EHDXWLIXO DQG KLVWRULFDOO\ VLJQL¿FDQW EXLOG-­ LQJV´ VDLG -RKQ 0F(QUXH GLUHFWRU RI IDFLOLWLHV GHVLJQ DQG FRQ-­ VWUXFWLRQ The Old Main construction project began two years ago to UHPRYH WKH GDPDJHG SDUWV RI WKH EXLOGLQJ DQG WR PDNH XVH RI WKH VSDFH OHIW IURP WKH ROG J\PQDVLXP :LWK DQ HVWLPDWHG FRVW RI PLOOLRQ DQG D WRWDO RI VTXDUH IHHW RI VSDFH WKH project was originally estimated to be completed by summer

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Construction  resumes  across  campus  leaving  most  areas  fenced  off.  By  Andrew  Wyrich Jessica  Sedgley,  a  second-­year  communication  disorders  major  cur-­ Managing  Editor  |   AndrewWyrich63@newpaltz.edu

Various  construction  projects  are  underway  on  the  SUNY  New  Paltz  campus,  leaving  some  students  feeling  inconvenienced  as  the  campus  un-­ dergoes  the  latest  phases  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Facilities  Master  Plan.â&#x20AC;?  Current  construction  developments  on  the  Hasbrouck  Quad,  the  completion  of  the  interior  of  Crispell  Hall  and  Old  Main  Building  and  the  renovation  of  the  Concourse  by  the  Lecture  Center  and  Humanities  Build-­ ing  has  left  much  of  campus  covered  in  fences  and  bulldozers  with  an  aim  for  creating  a  better,  more  vibrant,  campus  in  the  future.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;These  projects  will  offer  students  vastly  improved  academic  and  residential  facilities,  complete  with  the  latest  in  wireless  technology  and  media  as  well  as  modern  comforts  expected  in  suite-­styled  residence  hall  spaces,  respectively,â&#x20AC;?  Director  of  Facilities  Design  and  Construction  John  McEnrue  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  exterior  landscape  improvements  will  offer  students  greater  pedestrian  and  disabled  access  throughout  the  campus  while  im-­ proving  safety  by  installing  better  lighting  and  reducing  vehicular  access.â&#x20AC;?  The  most  eye-­catching  construction  is  the  redesign  and  renovation  of  the  Hasbrouck  Quad  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  which  in  addition  to  the  renovation  of  Crispell  Hall,  currently  is  undergoing  a  regarded  terrain  projects,  a  repaving  of  walkways  and  improvements  to  the  gunkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  perimeters.  Also,  new  lighting  is  being  installed  throughout  the  quad,  McEnrue  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  impossible  not  to  notice  the  landscape  work  performed  on  the  Hasbrouck  Quad,â&#x20AC;?  McEnrue  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  primary  goals  with  these  two  landscape  projects,  as  well  as  future  projects,  are  to  make  SUNY  New  Paltz  a  more  pedestrian-­friendly  campus.â&#x20AC;?  'HVSLWH WKH LQWHQWLRQV RI D EHDXWLÂż HG XQLYHUVLW\ JURXQGV FRQVWUXF tion  has  led  to  some  students  feeling  upset  over  the  state  of  the  campus  landscape. Â

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rently  living  in  Dubois  Hall,  said  while  the  construction  in  the  quad  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  ZRNHQ KHU XS WKH OLJKWV DQG SDWKZD\V KDYH EHHQ GLIÂż FXOW WR DGMXVW WR Âł:KHQ LW UDLQV WKHUHÂśV Ă&#x20AC; RRGLQJ RQ WKH SDWKV WR FODVV DQG , QHHG WR step  in  the  puddles  and  they  are  all  muddy,â&#x20AC;?  Sedgley  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  sad  seeing  all  the  ducks  walk  around  with  the  fences  up,  because  they  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  look  happy.  Basically,  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  look  pretty  on  campus.  If  I  was  a  fresh-­ men  or  someone  looking  to  come  here  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  be  a  turn  off.â&#x20AC;?  McEnrue  said  he  understands  studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  complaints  about  noise  and  New  Paltz  is  acting  to  be  sensitive  to  those  concerns.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;When  planning  our  project  timelines  we  scheduled  the  noisy  work  this  summer  so  as  not  to  disrupt  the  academic  calendar,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Con-­ tractors  customarily  start  work  at  6:30  a.m.  but,  with  the  start  of  the  new  semester,  we  now  insist  on  noisy  work  beginning  no  earlier  than  8:00  a.m.   Most  of  the  student  walkways  were  restored  prior  to  classes  com-­ mencing.â&#x20AC;?  McEnrue  said  the  second  phase  of  the  Hasbrouck  Quad  construction  will  continue  through  the  spring  semester  and  summer.  Other  projects,  such  as  the  completion  of  Old  Main  have  received  a  warmer  welcome  from  students.  Old  Main,  which  has  been  under  construction  since  2008  and  cost  approximately  $27  million  to  complete,  features  a  new  roof,  upgraded  electrical  and  heating  systems  and  now  has  central  air  conditioning,  McEnrue  said.  McEnrue  said  the  plans  paid  special  attention  to  bringing  back  his-­ torically  appropriate  detailing  from  the  original  1907  building.  Some  of  WKHVH LQFOXGHG WKH UHVWRUDWLRQ RI FKDLU UDLOV FURZQ PROGLQJ ZRRG Ă&#x20AC; RRUV and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;appropriate  period  pendant  lightingâ&#x20AC;?  in  common  areas.  Also  upgraded  during  the  renovation  were  the  telecommunications, Â

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media  and  wireless  systems.  Beverly  Schrieiber,  a  third-­year  English  major,  was  happy  with  her  ¿ UVW YLHZ RI WKH EXLOGLQJ DIWHU LWV UHRSHQLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  building  is  beautiful,â&#x20AC;?  Schrieiber  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  classrooms  look  like  Van  den  Berg  and  the  chairs  have  wheels  on  them  so  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  easy  to  move  around  for  group  work.â&#x20AC;?  ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKH QHZ UHQRYDWLRQV 2OG 0DLQ ZLOO EH WKH Âż UVW /HDG HUVKLS LQ (QHUJ\ DQG (QYLURQPHQWDO 'HVLJQ /((' FHUWLÂż HG SURMHFW RQ campus,  according  to  newpaltz.edu.

0F(QUXH VDLG WKH FRQVWUXFWLRQ WR WKH WRS WZR Ă&#x20AC; RRUV RI 2OG 0DLQÂśV VRXWK ZLQJ DQG 6WXGOH\ 7KHDWHU ZLOO EH Âż QLVKHG DQG DYDLO able  for  students  by  January  2012.

Over  the  summer,  McEnrue  said  the  Concourse  connecting  the  campus  to  the  Lecture  Center  and  Humanities  Building  was  re-­ designed  and  repaved.  Among  the  changes  made  was  the  replacing  of  the  large  concrete  seating  and  introducing  smaller  Champlain  stone  seating  across  the  Concourse  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  something  he  said  the  reac-­ tion  has  been  â&#x20AC;&#x153;overwhelmingly  positiveâ&#x20AC;?  toward.

While  there  are  currently  patches  of  the  Concourse  without  trees,  McEnrue  said  honey  locust  trees  will  soon  be  planted  there  DQG WKH SURMHFW VKRXOG EH Âż QLVKHG E\ 1RYHPEHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within  a  matter  of  weeks  [the  trees]  will  eventually  canopy  the  concourse  creating  a  beautifully  shaded  alley  in  what  is  the  most  densely  populated  thoroughfare  on  campus,â&#x20AC;?  McEnrue  said.  For  more  information  regarding  the  continued  construction  on  campus  visit  newpaltz.edu/construction.

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Town  Prepares  to  Elect  Supervisor By  John  Brandi  News  Editor  |  Jbrandi02@newpaltz.edu

One  New  Paltz  town  supervisor  could  be  in  trouble  as  a  former  one  returns  to  re-­ claim  the  position.  The  democratic  caucus  on  Aug.  23  saw  current  Town  Supervisor  Toni  Hokanson  lose  her  partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  nomination  to  Ulster  County  Legislator  Susan  Zimet,  167  to  56.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  have  to  believe  that  caucus  represent-­ ed  the  will  of  the  public,â&#x20AC;?  said  Zimet.  Hokanson  remains  unfazed  as  she  plans  to  kick  her  campaign  into  gear,   which  was  stalled  due  to  the  recent  hurricane  and  her  duties  to  the  job.  She  said  she  has  the  support  of  the  New  Paltz  Working  Families  3DUW\ EXW DOVR KRSHV WR ÂżQG SROLWLFDO VXSSRUW elsewhere,  by  â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeking  the  republican  endorsement.â&#x20AC;?  Hokanson  also  has  a  message  for  current  democrats.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  will  be  contacting  democrats  and  ask-­ ing  them  to  come  off  the  democratic  line  and  support  me.â&#x20AC;?

Both  candidates  shared  their  views  on  town  and  village  consolidation,  budgetary  concerns  with  the  police  department  and  in-­ creased  industrialization  to  attract  new  rev-­ enue.  The  two  candidates  also  stressed  their  experience  and  reputation.   Zimet,  who  worked  as  town  supervisor  for  four  years,  credits  this  -­  in  addition  to  being  a  county  legislator  and  her  time  spent  running  for  the  Senate  -­  with  understanding  how  government  works  â&#x20AC;&#x153;from  the  bottom  up  to  the  top  down.â&#x20AC;?  According  to  Zimet,  working  closely  with  Albany  is  important  on  issues  of  consolidation  and  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  done  without  the  state  sitting  at  the  same  table  as  New  Paltz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  operate  as  these  individual  ¿HIGRPV ´ VKH VDLG Âł,WÂśV DOO WKH VDPH WD[-­ payers,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  all  the  same  pocket.  We  have  to  think  collectively.â&#x20AC;?

Zimet  said  because  there  was  a  study  on  the  table  exploring  a  coterminous-­type  gov-­ ernment-­one  which  shares  services  between  the  town  and  village-­and  the  will  of  the  pub-­ lic  to  consider  this  option  makes  this  moment  in  time  an  â&#x20AC;&#x153;opportuneâ&#x20AC;?  one  for  Zimet  to  re-­ turn  to  the  post.  She  warned  that  if  nothing  was  done  with  the  study,  and  consolidation  was  not  achieved  at  the  local  level,  Gov.  An-­ drew  Cuomoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  administration  would  force  D PHUJH LQ KLV HIIRUWV WR ÂżQG FRVW HIIHFWLYH measures  to  save  the  state  money.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  all  need  to  turn  around  and  say  to  the  governor,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you  want  to  consolidate,  well Â

The  town  supervisor  regularly  meets  with  other  members  of  the  board  to  discuss  various  issues.  great,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?  said  Zimet.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  New  Paltz,  we  have  a  study  on  the  table,  why  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  you  use  us  as  a  model  community?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Meanwhile,  Hokanson  said  she  is  â&#x20AC;&#x153;open-­mindedâ&#x20AC;?  to  consolidation.  She  took  part  in  writing  the  grant  application  to  fund  the  study.   She  said  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  important  for  the  community  to  have  objective  information  in  order  to  make  a  community  decision.   Still,  there  was  the  matter  of  the  police  budget,  but  both  candidates  expressed  con-­ cern  that  the  police  are  an  important  part  of  the  community  and  are  needed  to  protect  public  safety.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  opinion  is  that  we  cannot  afford  to  cut  the  police  budget  without  serious  conse-­ quences,â&#x20AC;?  said  Hokanson.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;[There  will  be]  consequences  to  the  health  and  safety  of  our  residents  and  the  protection  of  our  business-­ es  as  well  as  complete  change  in  the  quality  of  life.â&#x20AC;?

Hokanson  said  without  a  strong  po-­ lice  presence,  gangs  could  change  the  face  of  New  Paltz  and  it  would  no  longer  be  the  community  â&#x20AC;&#x153;that  we  loveâ&#x20AC;?.  Zimet  said  the  police  must  come  out  of  WKH ³¿ULQJ OLQH´ RYHU WKH LVVXH RI ZK\ WD[HV are  so  high.  She  said  that  if  she  were  elected  as  town  supervisor,  she  would  â&#x20AC;&#x153;activelyâ&#x20AC;?  be  looking  for  ways  to  secure  outside  funding Â

for  the  police  department.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  no  ifs,  ands  or  buts  that  New  Paltz  needs  a  police  department,â&#x20AC;?  said  Zi-­ met.  Both  candidates  also  expressed  their  desire  to  bring  new  industry  to  the  area.  Ho-­ kanson  said  that  New  Paltz  needs  more  com-­ mercial  and  industrial  activity  to  bring  in  both  jobs  and  additional  taxpayers.  She  said  the  zoning  for  these  projects  is  already  there.  0HDQZKLOH =LPHW VSHFLÂżFDOO\ PHQ-­ tioned  an  industrial  corridor  on  South  Putt  Corners  Road  to  bring  renewable  energy  into  the  area,  to  make  it  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;renewable  cor-­ ridor.â&#x20AC;?  She  said  the  governor  has  set  aside  â&#x20AC;&#x153;over  a  billion  dollarsâ&#x20AC;?  for  an  economic  de-­ velopment  plan  in  the  Hudson  Valley.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  an  opportunity  to  develop  a  really  great  project  in  New  Paltz  that  would  EHQHÂżW WKH +XGVRQ 9DOOH\ DV D ZKROH DQG that  money  is  ours  for  the  taking,  if  we  do  it  right,â&#x20AC;?  said  Zimet.

When  asked  about  the  governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mid-­ Hudson  Regional  Economic  Development  Council  and  how  SUNY  New  Paltz  was  glazed  over  for  representation  for  Ulster  County-­-­instead  presidents  from  SUNY  Rockland  and  Marist  take  leadership  roles,  according  to  an  article  in  the  Shawangunk  Journal-­-­Zimet  responded  that  she  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Â

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think  SUNY  New  Paltz  is  unimportant,  and  that  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  take  leadership  in  the  com-­ munity  to  demand  this  money.  Still  it  all  comes  down  to  what  each  can-­ didate  brings  to  the  job.  Hokanson  said  she  will  continue  doing  what  she  has  been  doing,  which  is  bringing  up  the  issue  of  public  safe-­ ty  to  protect  the  quality  of  life  in  New  Paltz  DQG ³¿QGLQJ ZD\V WR HFRQRPLFDOO\ JURZ´ while  lowering  taxes.  Zimet  told  a  story  about  her  time  as  town  supervisor  that  fostered  mutual  respect  for  town  board  members.  She  said  when  two  people  at  odds  on  the  board  would  go  at  it,  she  would  challenge  them  to  hear  the  otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  point  of  view.  Eventually,  she  said  ERWK OHDUQHG WR VWRS ÂżJKWLQJ ZLWK HDFK other.  Zimet  said  with  two  republicans,  two  democrats  and  an  independent  on  her  town  board,  these  people  got  along  â&#x20AC;&#x153;better  than  any  other  board  [she]  saw.â&#x20AC;?  â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  long  as  you  respect  each  other,  as  long  as  you  allow  each  member  of  your  board  to  speak  and  be  heard  and  you  debate  the  issues  intelligently  without  emotionally  attacking  each  other,  you  can  manage  it,â&#x20AC;?  said  Zimet.  The  election  for  town  supervisor  is  slat-­ ed  for  early  November.

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Down and Out HURRICANE IRENE TAKES A TOLL ON NEW PALTZ

Hurricane  Irene  blew  through  the  New  Paltz  area,  leaving  the  campus  powerless  and  without  Internet.       By  Rachel  Freeman Features  Editor  |  Rachel.freeman17@newpaltz.edu

The  SUNY  New  Paltz  campus  was  left  in  the  dark  and  disconnected  last  week  courtesy  of  Hur-­ ricane  Irene.  The  campus  Internet  and  cable  services  were  cutt  off  from  power  from  Sunday,  Aug.  28  through  Tuesday,  Aug.  30,  as  a  result  of  the  stormâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  se-­ verity.  The  torrential  downpour  became  an  issue  when  the  rains  gushed   down  the  loading  dock  and  the  entire  parking  lot  outside  of  Haggerty  Admin-­ LVWUDWLRQ %XLOGLQJ +$% ÂżOOHG XS DFFRUGLQJ WR Assistant  Vice  President  of  Technology,  Jonathan  Lewit.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  actually  came  up  across  Route  32  and  streamed  in  down  here.  The  drains  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  keep  up,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  started  going  up  the  side  of  the  wall  on  the  HAB  side,  seeping  in  under  the  door  and  it  hit  almost  3  feet  on  the  door.  Then  it  was  coming  in  underneath.â&#x20AC;? :DWHU Ă&#x20AC;RRGHG LQWR WKH SULQW VKRS WKH WHOH-­ SKRQH V\VWHP URRP WKH UHFRUGV RIÂżFH WKH ,' RI-­ ÂżFH WKH SDUNLQJ RIÂżFH DQG WKH ERRNVWRUH +RZHY-­ er,  the  electrical  issues  arose  when  water  entered  the  computer  center,  as  well  as  the  Student  Union  (SU)  basement  where  all  of  the  heavy-­duty  electri-­ cal  distribution  equipment  is  kept.

Those  in  the  computer  center  worked  to  slow  down  the  water  by  piling  up  boxes  of  paper Â

outside  the  door  to  mimic  sandbags,  Lewit  said.  While  they  may  have  been  successful  as  the  com-­ puter  center  received  only  3  inches  of  water  and  the  server  room  only  got  half  an  inch,  Lewit  said  WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU RI WKH FHQWHU SURYHG WR EH SUREOHPDWLF Âł7KH FRPSXWHU URRP Ă&#x20AC;RRU KDV UDLVHG WLOHV and  we  run  all  the  power  cords  and  stuff  like  that  underneath  and  so  the  water  got  only  about  half  an  LQFK DERYH WKH UDLVHG Ă&#x20AC;RRU ´ /HZLW VDLG Âł%XW DOO the  network  cables  and  all  the  power  cables  under  WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU EDVLFDOO\ ZHUH DOO XQGHU ZDWHU ´ Lewit  said  luckily,  workers  had  been  in  the  building  earlier  and  were  able  to  respond  quickly  upon  hearing  about  the  mess.  They  began  shutting  everything  down  and  turned  off  the  main  power  to  WKH URRP EHIRUH LW FRPSOHWHO\ Ă&#x20AC;RRGHG XQGHU WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU The  SU  basement  was  not  as  fortunate  as  the  computer  center  was,  engulfed  in  about  8  feet  of  water.   Because  of  such  great  water  accumulation,  Lewit  said  they  were  forced  to  kill  the  power  to  the  building  for  safety  purposes.  There  is  an  emer-­ gency  generator  that  usually  runs  the  telephone  system,  computer  system  and  the  internet  connec-­ tion  in  the  event  of  power  failure,  however  this  was  not  in  option. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because  the  main  electrical  system  was  un-­ derwater,  they  stopped  that  from  kicking  in  and  basically  had  to  cut  the  service  period,â&#x20AC;?  Lewit Â

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said.  Workers  had  several  pumps  going  to  remove  all  the  water.  Lewit  said  they  then  had  to  dry  the  basement  out  and  â&#x20AC;&#x153;meticulously  clean  off  all  the  high  voltage  connections  before  they  even  thought  about  turning  power  back  on.â&#x20AC;?

On  Tuesday,  Lewit  said  they  began  turning  power  back  on  and  did  not  experience  any  huge  sparks,  indicating  that  it  was  cleaned  up  and  func-­ tional.  Fixing  these  issues  did  come  at  a  price,  ERWK ¿JXUDWLYHO\ DQG OLWHUDOO\ /RFDO DQG RXWVLGH electricians  as  well  as  facilities  staff  worked  20  hour  days  to  get  the  buildings  cleaned  up  and  the  campus  back  online,  according  to  Lewit.  The  cost  for  the  cleaning  crew  and  the  electric  work  is  es-­ timate  to  be  a  million  dollar  operation,  according  to  Lewit.

Although  most  students  on  campus  were  not  rendered  powerless,  they  did  feel  the  stress  of  no  Internet  access.  Second-­year  anthropology  major  Jamie  Pagirskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  feelings  on  the  matter  changed  over  time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  period  of  time  longer  than  24  hours  without  internet  was  certainly...  interesting.  Ini-­ WLDOO\ LW ZDV D GLIÂżFXOW DGMXVWPHQW ´ 3DJLUVN\ VDLG â&#x20AC;&#x153;But  after  some  time,  I  realized  just  how  refresh-­ ing  it  was  to  spend  time  with  friends  on  a  more  personal  level.  Even  if  it  meant  the  suite  collaps-­ ing  in  front  of  TV  for  hours  on  end.  It  was  a  fun Â

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change  to  witness.â&#x20AC;?

Some  students,  however,  did  not  view  the  lack  of  technology  in  such  a  positive  light.  Third-­ year  elementary  education  major  Brianna  Buck-­ ler  had  many  friends  without  cell  phone  service,  along  with  no  internet  which  put  them  at  a  disad-­ vantage  for  receiving  information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  power  outage  on  campus  caused  many  SUREOHPV HVSHFLDOO\ LQ WHUPV RI QRWLÂżFDWLRQV DERXW the  campus.  Those  without  cell  phone  capabilities  had  to  rely  on  their  friends  for  the  text  message  updates  about  what  was  open  and  closed  on  cam-­ pus,  as  well  as  how  to  get  around  safely,â&#x20AC;?  Buckler  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  reliance  on  technology  was  too  heavy,  as  those  without  it  were  uninformed.â&#x20AC;?

Even  though  he  said  Irene  was  extremely  det-­ rimental  to  campus,  Lewit  said  that  things  pulled  together  surprisingly  quickly.  All  involved,  includ-­ ing  staff,  the  maintenance  crew,  telecommmunica-­ tions  workers,  electricians  and  computer  center  employees,  truly  made  the  effort  to  work  together  and  get  it  done.  Not  only  does  Lewit  believe  they  achieved  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;phenomenal  thing,â&#x20AC;?  but  also  that  the  damage  could  have  been  much  more  destructive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  water  stopped  before  it  hit  the  cabinets  of  the  computer  center  with  all  the  servers,  it  was  an  inch,  maybe  2  inches  away  still,â&#x20AC;?  Lewit  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hard  to  say  you  were  lucky  after  something  like  this,  but  we  were  lucky.â&#x20AC;?

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International Programs Receives Award

DIVERSITY IN THE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM HELPS SECURE ACCOLADE By  Maria  Jayne &RS\ (GLWRU _ N01864117@newpaltz.edu

SUNY  New  Paltz  has  been  recognized  as  a  leader  among  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  colleges  and  universities  for  imple-­ menting  creative,  practical  strategies  that  bring  study  abroad  opportunities  to  those  that  would  not  have  had  a  FKDQFH RWKHUZLVH FROOHJH RIÂżFLDOV VDLG In  May,  the  school  was  awarded  the  2011  Innovation  $ZDUG E\ WKH 'LYHUVLW\ LQ *OREDO (GXFDWLRQ 1HWZRUN 7KLV LV WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKH &HQWHU IRU ,QWHUQDWLRQDO Programs  has  been  given  any  type  of  award  or  recogni-­ tion  for  their  work  in  cooperation  with  the  Educational  2SSRUWXQLWLHV 3URJUDP (23 7KH\ ZRUN KDUG WR PDNH underrepresented  students  aware  of  the  system  of  prepa-­ rations  necessary  to  allow  them  to  enter  a  study  abroad  SURJUDP â&#x20AC;&#x153;These  wonderful  opportunities  should  be  an  af-­ fordable  and  accessible  part  of  a  meaningful  academic  way,â&#x20AC;?  said  Bruce  Sillner,  dean  of  international  programs Â

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Snapshots Showcase Innocence in India NEW PALTZ ALUMNUS R.J. PARTINGTON IIIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PHOTOS ON DISPLAY AT /ROOT By  Katherine  Speller Copy  Editor  |  Katherine.speller79@newpaltz.edu

 Former  SUNY  New  Paltz  student  R.J.  Partington  III  trav-­ eled  to  Southern  India  to  attend  the  wedding  of  his  close  friend  in  the  summer  of  2010.  He  found  himself  on  a  bus  from  his  friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  native  Kerala  to  a  beach  in  Poovar,  traveling  through  a  small  vil-­ lage  toward  the  ocean.  He  felt  he  was  being  pulled  by  a  strong  in-­ stinct  to  walk  back  to  that  village  and  take  photos  of  the  people.

Partington  found  that  following  his  instincts  lead  him  to  one  RI KLV ÂżQHVW KRXUV DV D SKRWRJUDSKHU XOWLPDWHO\ HDUQLQJ KLP WKH chance  to  share  his  portrait  work  at  various  venues  in  New  Paltz.  His  photos  are  currently  on  display  at  /Root,  a  grass  roots  tech  cafĂŠ  located  on  60  Main  Street.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  am  usually  most  inspired  by  people.  My  love  of  photog-­ raphy  really  stems  from  my  love  of  people!â&#x20AC;?  Partington  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once  I  was  in  the  village,  I  have  to  say  that  the  people  and  the  environment  inspired  me.  The  children  who  were  so  energetic,  the  blue  sky  that  was  so  beautiful,  the  energy  that  was  so  posi-­ tive,  everything  came  together  so  naturally  and  so  powerfully.â&#x20AC;?

Partington  said  that  it  was  merely  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;gut  feelingâ&#x20AC;?  that  took  him  to  the  village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  know  me,  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  know  that  the  ocean  is  one  of  my  favorite  places  in  the  world,  but  my  heart  told  me  to  walk  back  to  the  village  and  take  some  photographs.â&#x20AC;?  3DUWLQJWRQ WRRN KLV PP &DQRQ FDPHUD DQG )XML VOLGH ÂżOP and  walked  through  the  village  for  about  an  hour  and  everything  fell  into  place.  In  a  short  time  he  had  taken  nearly  200  photo-­ graphs  of  the  magnetic  children  he  had  met. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  are  some  times  in  life  where  you  are  so  happy  and  things  go  so  right,  that  you  know  whatever  you  are  doing  will  work  out  perfectly.  This  is  how  I  felt  that  day,â&#x20AC;?  said  Partington.

Connie  Rivera,  a  New  Paltz  alumna  who  graduated  in  2003  with  a  degree  in  Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Studies,  accompanied  Partington  on  the  photo  excursion.  Viewing  the  photos  at  the  /Root  had  a  great  impact  on  the  photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  friend.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  knew  how  much  the  experience  meant  to  R.J.  he  really  loves  kids  and  you  can  see  that  in  the  photographs.â&#x20AC;?   Rivera  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even  though  they  were  in  an  impoverished  area  he  took  the  negative  and  found  the  beauty.  You  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  poverty  in  those  pictures.  Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  just  lovely.â&#x20AC;?

His  favorite  photograph  in  his  current  show  is  a  close  up  portrait  of  a  little  girl.  He  said  he  loves  the  quality  of  natural  innocence  and  happiness  in  her  look,  a  common  feature  of  his  photographs.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  love  the  intense  expression  on  her  face.  I  also  love  how  you  can  see  a  little  sand  on  her  face,  showing  that  she  was  prob-­ ably  playing  around  in  the  sand.  It  is  by  far  the  best  photograph  that  I  have  ever  taken  in  my  life,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  you  look  at  the  SKRWRJUDSK UHDOO\ FORVH XS \RX FDQ VHH D UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQ RI PH LQ ERWK

SUNY  New  Paltz  alumnus  R.J.  Partington  III  with  his  photographs  from  Southern  India.    PHOTO  BY  SAMANTHA  SCHWARTZ RI KHU H\HV $W ÂżUVW , GLGQÂśW OLNH WKDW EXW QRZ , WKLQN LW LV QHDW ´ Partington  started  taking  photographs  in  high  school  in  Southampton  on  Long  Island  after  heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  been  given  a  camera  for  his  birthday.  Since  he  was  a  black  and  women  studies  double  major  and  not  an  art  major,  Partington  had  to  sneak  into  two  photography  courses  to  learn  some  techniques  and  the  basics  he  had  never  been  able  to  learn.  But  that  didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  keep  him  from  taking  photos.  During  his  time  at  SUNY  New  Paltz,  he  incorporated  photography  into  every-­ thing  he  did,  from  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;elaborate  photography  bulletin  boardsâ&#x20AC;?  he  made  as  a  Resident  Assistant,  to  his  time  as  an  Orientation  /HDGHU WDNLQJ QXPHURXV SLFWXUHV RI KLV VWXGHQWV ,Q IDFW KLV ÂżUVW published  photographs  were  in  orientation  and  Residence  Life  brochures  as  well  as  on  the  SUNY  New  Paltz  website.  3DUWLQJWRQÂśV ÂżUVW VKRZLQJ RI WKH SKRWRJUDSKV ZDV DW .DUPD Road,  a  vegetarian  restaurant  on  11  Main  Street.  During  their  time  there,  he  was  told  by  the  employees  that  the  photographs Â

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made  people,  children  and  adults  smile  when  they  caught  a  glimpse.  The  smiles  alone  are  enough  for  him.  Dub  Sonata,  a  former  New  Paltz  student  and  local  musician,  was  inspired  to  plan  his  own  trip  to  India  after  seeing  the  photos.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  intimacy  [of  these  photographs]  inspired  me.â&#x20AC;?  Sonata  VDLG Âł2QFH , VDZ WKH ÂżQLVKHG SURGXFW , MXVW KDG WR SXOO WKH WULJ-­ ger  and  plan  the  trip.â&#x20AC;?

Partington  said  he  wanted  to  share  the  experience  he  had   and  hopes  to  inspire  those  who  viewed  his  photos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  may  be  photography  or  traveling,  but  it  may  be  some-­ thing  totally  different  and  that  would  be  really  wonderful!â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  Since  his  graduation  in  2007,  Partington  has  traveled  to  take  photographs  in  the  Dominican  Republic,  Puerto  Rico,  Costa  Rica  and  Jamaica.  His  photos  will  be  on  display  at  /Root  through  Oct.  20,  spectators  are  welcome  to  drop  in,  view  the  photographs  and  sign  the  guestbook.             Â

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MR. SKULLBOY LEADS LOCAL SOCIETY IN CELEBRATING CLASSIC HORROR CINEMA

By  Maria  Jayne &RS\ (GLWRU _ N01864117@newpaltz.edu

Eddy  Eder  is  a  46  year-­old  Highland  resi-­ dent  who  has  many  faces.  He  is  an  occupational  therapy  assistant,  third  degree  black  belt  and  Mr.  Skullboy,  a  horror  show  host.                                           Mr.  Skullboy  is  an  â&#x20AC;&#x153;otherworldly  super-­ natural  carnival  ringleader  who  travels  the  world  searching  for  monsters  to  be  in  his  show,â&#x20AC;?  said  Eder.  He  is  dressed  in  black  and  his  face  is  made  up  to  look  like  a  skeleton.  The  character  of  Mr.  Skullboy  is  inspired  by  the  Mexican  Day  of  the  Dead  and  other  famous  people  in  the  entertain-­ PHQW ÂżHOG VXFK DV :LOOLDP &DVWOH 3 7 %DUQXP John  Zacherly  and  Robert  L.  Ripley.  Mr.  Skullboy  is  the  ringleader  and  host  of  The  Grand  Guignol  Horror  Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  events,  a  group  that  celebrates  the  genre  of  horror  ex-­ pressed  through  the  arts.  Each  event  has  a  pre-­ show  display  and  a  main  movie  attraction.  The  GLVSOD\V FRQVLVW RI VFLHQWLÂżF PDFKLQHV DQG GHP-­ RQVWUDWLRQV DFWHG RXW E\ VRFLHW\ PHPEHUV 3DVW demonstrations  include  the  proper  way  to  kill  a  zombie  and  how  to  use  a  Violet  Ray  Generator.   ³0\ IDYRULWH GHPRQVWUDWLRQ ZDV GHÂżQLWHO\ the  Tesla  Technology  with  all  of  the  antique  elec-­ trical  equipment,â&#x20AC;?  said  fourth-­year  history  major  0DWWKHZ 2Âś&RQQHOO Âł5HDO )UDQNHQVWHLQÂśV ODE type-­stuff.â&#x20AC;?   Â

The  societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  main  event  is  the  classic  hor-­ ror  movie  showing.  The  movies  are  shown  in  a  GULYH LQ RXWGRRU VHWWLQJ DW <XPPLHÂśV ,FH &UHDP and  Mini-­Golf  on  the  last  Saturday  of  every  month  between  May  and  October  at  8  p.m.  ³:H ZDQWHG WR FUHDWH DQ RXWGRRU HQYLURQ-­ ment  which  lends  itself  to  capture  the  feel  of  the  nostalgic  heyday  of  the  classic  horror  movies,â&#x20AC;?  said  Eder.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  is  just  something  about  ice  cream  parlors  and  horror  movies  that  works  well  together.â&#x20AC;?  The  movies  chosen  were  made  prior  to  the  1970s,  so  no  profanity  is  used.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  gives  families  a  hands-­on  interactive  experience  out  of  the  norm  versus  spectating,â&#x20AC;?  VDLG 7UDF\ &RQUDG D UHFHSWLRQLVW DW WKH *DUGQHU Animal  Hospital  and  full-­time  member  of  the  society.  The  Grand  Guignol  Horror  Society  got  its  QDPH IURP D KRUURU WKHDWHU LQ )UDQFH WKH (QJOLVK WUDQVODWLRQ EHLQJ Âł7KH 7KHDWHU RI WKH %LJ 3XS-­ pet.â&#x20AC;?  The  members  were  looking  for  a  universal  title  that  would  not  tie  them  to  a  location.  The  society  began  three  years  ago  starting  from  a  small  setting  in  the  Elting  Library  and  has  now  held  18  events.  Next  season  they  are  in-­ troducing  a  series  of  contests  including  ones  for  VKRUW VWRU\ ZULWLQJ DQG ÂżOP $QRWKHU DVSHFW RI their  evolution  is  their  goal  of  hosting  a  horror  fair. Â

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The  next  event  will  be  held  at  Yummieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  on  Saturday,  Sept.  17  at  8  p.m.  They  will  be  showing  Night  of  the  Demon  with  a  pre-­show  and  intro-­ duction.  All  are  welcome  and  there  is  no  charge,  however  donations  are  greatly  appreciated.

Bright Eyes and Dr. Dog Take The Chance

CONOR OBERST AND FRIENDS SERENADE FANS WITH NEW & OLD SOUNDS By  Katherine  Speller &RS\ (GLWRU _ Katherine.speller79@newpaltz.edu

7KH &KDQFH 7KHDWHU LV D GLQJ\ OLWWOH YHQXH LQ WKH VOLJKWO\ VNHWFK\ EXW QRW WHUULI\LQJ SDUW RI 3RXJKNHHSVLH 7KHUH LV D ULYHU monster  mural  along  the  brick  wall  next  to  the  entrance/will  call  booth.  It  is  not  the  slightest  bit  menacing.  The  crowd  was  already  picking  up  around  6:30  p.m.,  the  will  call  line  extending  easily  past  the  doors  and  to  the  parking  lot  DURXQG WKH QH[W FRUQHU 7KH VHD RI Ă&#x20AC;DQQHO DQG WKLFN ULPPHG JODVV-­ es  rumbled  with  approval  whenever  they  could  take  a  few  steps  IRUZDUG DV WKH ERXQFHU FKHFNHG EDJV %XW WKLV DXGLHQFH ZDV QRW entirely  comprised  of  the  hipster  type-­cast;Íž  there  were  high  school  aged  fan  girls,  a  reasonable  quantity  of  bros  and  girls  who  probably Â

listened  to  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  Wide  Awake,  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Morning  on  some  mixtape  from  7KH 2 & LQ WKHLU \RXQJHU GD\V :KHQ \RXÂśYH EHHQ SOD\LQJ VKRZV DV ORQJ DV %ULJKW (\HV \RXÂśUH OLDEOH WR SLFN XS D IHZ VWUD\V 7KH YHQXH ÂżOOHG TXLFNO\ WKRXJK QRW WLPHO\ DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH VKRZV S P VWDUW WLPH :HÂśG QHVWOHG LQWR D FRPI\ VSRW LQ WKH SLW where  we  could  easily  lean  back  on  the  wall  and  watch  the  nod-­ ding  heads.  Dr.  Dog  was  the  opener,  settling  in  with  a  psychedelic  sound  and  incredibly  smooth  harmonies.  The  crowd  was  receptive,  WKRXJK SUREDEO\ XQIDPLOLDU ZLWK WKH 3KLODGHOSKLD EUHG VRXQG EXW they  seemed  happy  nonetheless.  %\ S P %ULJKW (\HV WRRN WR WKH VWDJH &RQRU 2EHUVW VWDQGV NLQG RI VK\O\ LQ IURQW RI WKH PLFURSKRQH DW ÂżUVW JXLWDU LQ KDQG DQG he  takes  a  solid  moment  to  get  a  look  at  the  crowd.  The  unnerving  pubescent  screams  and  love-­declarations  are  met  with  a  genuine Â

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reply  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  love  you  too,â&#x20AC;?  and  youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  somehow  sure  he  means  it.  +H LQWURGXFHV KLPVHOI DQG KLV EDQG DV Âł5LJKW (\HV WKH EHVW %ULJKW Eyes  cover  band  out  of  des  Moines,  Iowa.â&#x20AC;?  He  kicked  off  the  show  with  some  songs  from  his  newest  al-­ EXP Âł7KH 3HRSOHÂśV .H\ ´ VWDUWLQJ RXW ZLWK WKH UHFRUGÂśV PRRG\ ÂżUVW WUDFN Âł)LUHZDOO ´ $V WKH QLJKW ZHQW RQ 2EHUVW WUDYHOHG EDFN WR JLYLQJ WDVWHV RI Âł:H DUH 1RZKHUH 7KLV LV 1RZ ´ Âł$QRWKHU 7UDYHOLQÂś 6RQJ ´ DQG Âł/DQGORFNHG %OXHV ´ %\ S P WKH HQFRUH QXPEHU ZDV LQ IXOO VZLQJ 'U 'RJ came  back  out  on  stage  to  party  to  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road  to  Joyâ&#x20AC;?  and  so  began  the  lengthy  jam  session  and  introductions  of  each  band  member.  Oberst  gave  a  rambling  little  monologue  for  each  member  of  his  band,  urging  the  crowd  to  scream  â&#x20AC;&#x153;from  the  bottom  of  [their]  lungs.â&#x20AC;?

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MUSICIAN OF THE WEEK: BEN SALDINGER

YEAR: Third (Transfer) MAJOR: Jazz Studies HOMETOWN: Plainview, N.Y.

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â YOUR Â INSTRUMENT Â OF Â CHOICE? Â WHY?

THE HUDSON GALAXY GAZETTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MIXTAPE TRADE & GAME NIGHT WHERE: 14 Mulberry Street WHEN: September 13 TIME: 7 to 11 p.m.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  majoring  as  a  drumset  player,  so  I  guess  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  it.  I  would  consider  piano  to  be  the  most  cerebral  of  them  all,  but  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  more  expressive  with  drums  because  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  tactile,  delicate  thing.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  playing  piano  since  I  was  eight  and  drums  since  I  was  12.

WHO  ARE  YOUR  BIGGEST  INFLUENCES? My  dad  is  a  professional  bass  player,  so  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  my  number  one.  Steely  Dan.  Lots  of  jazz:  Miles,  Stan  Getz,  Bill  Evans.  For  popular  PXVLF GHÂż QLWHO\ 3KLVK 3KLVK LQĂ&#x20AC; XHQFHV PH LQ every  aspect  of  life  and  music. Â

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In  the  midst  of  a  touch-­screen  generation,  a  quiet  counter-­cul-­ ture  is  on  the  rise.  Hoping  to  revive  a  social,  hands-­on  community,  a  group  of  event  planners  have  been  attempting  to  resurface  an  ob-­ solete  exchange:  mixtapes.  The  Hudson  Galaxy  Gazette,  a  monthly  list  of  inclusive  Hud-­ son  Valley  events,  will  add  their  third  Mixtape  Trade  and  Game  Night  to  their  September  calendar.  This  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  trade,  to  be  held  on  Tuesday,  Sept.  13  on  14  Mulberry  Street  from  7  to  11  p.m.,  will  bring  out  music  lovers  of  all  ages  and  types  in  New  Paltz.  Hudson  Galaxy  Gazette  hosts  Kate  Larson  and  Amanda  Alto-­ bell  hope  that  not  everyone  has  thrown  out  their  cassette  tape  play-­ ers,  since  they  ask  for  both  CDs  and  cassettes.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  gets  people  excited  to  make  a  mix  of  songs  without  a  spe-­ FLÂż F UHFLSLHQW LQ PLQG ZKLFK LVQÂśW H[DFWO\ WKH HDVLHVW WKLQJ WR GR and  then  brings  them  all  together  for  the  night  of  the  swap,â&#x20AC;?  said  Larson.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  gets  people  sharing  music  and  hanging  out  with  each  other,  a  simple  thing  that  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  happen  enough.â&#x20AC;?

They  said  the  rules  are  straightforward:  bring  a  mix,  drop  it  in  a  bag  with  the  others  and  wait  to  blindly  grab  one  from  the  pile.  Add  a  track  list  and  contact  information,  or  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.  It  can  be  anonymous  or  an  innovative  way  to  make  a  new  friend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People  often  make  themed  mixes,  too,â&#x20AC;?  said  Larson.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;There  are  a  million  ways  to  make  a  mix,  and  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  so  neat  about  the  event  and  what  you  leave  it  with.â&#x20AC;?

At  the  beginning  of  the  night,  Larson  and  Altobelli  choose  a  UDQGRP PL[ WR SOD\ GXULQJ WKH VZDS DQG WKHQ Âż QLVK WKH HYHQLQJ with  a  group  game.  People  can  also  volunteer  to  play  their  mixes  throughout  the  night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  feel  such  a  rush  of  excitement  when  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  my  turn  to  randomly  select  a  mixtape  from  the  pile,â&#x20AC;?  said  Altobelli.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;My  heart  begins  to  beat  a  little  faster  and  I  look  around  the  room  at  everyone,  wonder-­

ing  if  their  tape  will  be  the  one  I  pick.  Last  month,  the  tape  I  chose  (or  maybe  it  chose  me)  contained  songs  written  only  in  the  Lydian  scale.  I  am  constantly  astonished  at  the  creativity  expressed  through  the  careful  planning  and  crafting  that  goes  into  making  a  mixtape.â&#x20AC;?

Mike  Hollis,  SUNY  New  Paltz  alumnus  and  member  of  Break-­ fast  in  Fur,  is  excited  to  see  what  this  monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  event  has  in  store  for  him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  mixtape  swap  is  a  great  place  to  meet  new  people  and  get  WXUQHG RQ WR PXVLF WKDWÂśV QHZ WR \RX ´ KH VDLG Âł, ZLOO GHÂż QLWHO\ EH JRLQJ DQG FDQÂśW ZDLW WR Âż QG RXW ZKDW ,ÂśOO HQG XS ZLWK WKLV WLPH ´ As  for  other  events,  the  Hudson  Galaxy  Gazette  is  just  getting  started.  Although  their  September  calendar  is  looking  fairly  full,  they  encourage  anyone  with  ideas  of  events  to  contact  them  through  their  website  at  www.hudsongalaxygazette.com.  In  the  past,  the  ga-­ zette  has  listed  dance  lessons,  science  nights,  music  shows,  para-­ normal  discussion  groups,  a  bicycle  parade,  potlucks  and  even  plant  and  mushroom  walks.  This  month  includes  a  clothing  swap  on  Sept.  17,  a  cereal  potluck  on  Sept  21.  and  a  seed  saving  workshop  on  Sept  25.  The  calendars  themselves  can  be  found  on  the  website,  as  well  as  on  Facebook,  through  weekly  e-­mails  and  downloadable  print  calendars.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  distribute  print  calendars  all  throughout  the  Hudson  Val-­ ley,  and  try  to  put  a  lot  of  emphasis  on  those  tangible  copies.  A  different  artist  designs  it  each  month,  so  theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  really  pieces  of  art  as  well  as  functional  ways  to  keep  track  of  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  on,â&#x20AC;?  said  Larson.

Hudson  Galaxy  Gazette  focuses  on  hosting  diversity  as  well  as  bringing  a  positive  environment  for  everyone.  The  mix  tape  swap  is  no  different. Âł7KH EHQHÂż WV DUH VLPSOH VKDUH PXVLF DQG JHW QHZ PXVLF +DQJ out  with  people  you  know  and  make  new  friends.  Get  exposed  to  new  things,â&#x20AC;?  said  Larson.

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Cannonball  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Julianâ&#x20AC;?  Adderley.  Donald  Fagenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Kamikiriad. Â

WHAT  DO  YOU  DO  WITH  MUSIC  ON/OFF  CAMPUS? I  play  drums  in  jazz  ensemble.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  also  in  3LUDWH &DW D MD]]\ DOWHUQDWLYH JURRYH W\SH band. Â

PLANS  FOR  MUSIC  IN  THE  FUTURE? I  guess  the  goal  would  have  to  be  to  perform.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  what  you  dream  for.  The  realistic  one  would  be  either  something  with  teaching  or  musical  therapy.

ANY  ADVICE  FOR  ASPIRING  MUSICIANS? <RX FDQÂśW JHW IUXVWUDWHG ZLWK WHPSRUDU\ NLQG RI GLIÂż FXO WLHV 0XVLF LQ JHQHUDO LV OLNH D YLGHR JDPH ZLWK LQÂż QLWH levels.  To  get  to  the  next  level  you  need  more  coins.  The  more  levels  you  have,  the  more  weapons  you  have.  You  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  skip  them,  you  have  to  pass  each  level.  But  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  so  gratifying  once  you  do.

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tHe Deep END EDWARD SALAS Major: BFA Painting Latin American Studies Minor Year: Fourth ,QÀXHQFHV Luis Buñel, Gaspar Noe, Ta-­ kashi Miike, Cézzane, Colombian Street Artist Bastardilla, Muhammad Ali, Ste-­ phen Powers, Blu (both rapper and street artist), Woody Allen, 9th Wonder, The Cro-­mags Find Edward’s works on display now at Main Street Bistro.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF EDWARD SALAS CAPTION BY SAMANTHA SCHWARTZ

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HELP Â WEATHER Â THE Â STORM Â

CARTOON Â BY Â JOSH Â KUSAYWA Â

We  all  watched  the  water  rise,  the  power  lines  drop  and  the  wind  bluster.  We  all  watched  the  clouds  turn  grey  as  more  than  10  inches  of  water  fell  from  the  sky  onto  our  homes,  cars  and  lawns.  Hurri-­ cane  Irene  left  a  clear  and  present  mark  on  the  New  Paltz  community  last  week-­ end,  but  for  many  it  appears  the  storm  is  becoming  a  distant  memory  in  our  semes-­ terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  brief  history.  This  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be  farther  from  the  truth.  The  damage  caused  by  this  powerful  storm  stretches  beyond  a  cancelled  class  RU D Ă&#x20AC;RRGHG PDLOURRP 7KLV VWRUP OLWHU-­ ally  washed  its  way  into  peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  living  rooms  and  set  the  course  of  many  lives  in  completely  new  directions.  While  there  were  no  reported  deaths  from  the  storm  in  Ulster  County,  $1  bil-­ lion  worth  of  damage  has  been  reported  in  New  York  and  thousands  of  people  were  evacuated  from  their  homes  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  including  students  who  lived  on  the  low-­lying  banks  of  the  Wallkill  River.  We  at  The  New  Paltz  Oracle  stress  to  our  fellow  students  and  campus  commu-­

nity  to  stand  up  and  help  those  who  are  still  reeling  from  the  effects  of  the  storm.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  time  for  us  to  step  out  of  our  campus  bubble  and  reach  out  to  those  in  need  right  in  our  backyard.  In  New  Paltz  alone,  people  were  left  without  power  for  GD\V SXPSNLQ SDWFKHV Ă&#x20AC;RDWHG GRZQULYHU 140,000  acres  of  farmland  were  washed  away  and  years  of  peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lives  changed  forever.  This  disaster  struck  in  the  midst  of  the  worst  economic  downturn  since  the  Great  Depression  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  adding  salt  into  the  already  gaping  wound  in  New  Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  upstate  re-­ gion.  On  the  Monday  following  the  storm,  about  124,000  residents  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  more  than  one-­third  of  the  people  in  Orange,  Ulster  and  Sullivan  residents  â&#x20AC;&#x201D;  were  left  in  the  dark.  In  Ulster  County,  5,487  people  were  still  without  power  a  week  after  Irene  passed  through  the  region  and  as  of  Sun-­ day,  4,906  in  Ulster  County  started  their  morning  still  without  power.  On  top  of  the  power  outages,  between  500  and  600  homes  in  New  York  have  been  destroyed,  according  to  Gov.  An-­

GUHZ &XRPRÂśV RIÂżFH These  people  share  this  wonderful  region  with  us  and  our  college-­aged  an-­ tics  and  as  such  we  should  extend  an  arm  of  help  or  donate  an  extra  box  of  Ramen  noodles  to  those  who  need  them.  They  are  not  just  anonymous  faces  that  you  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know.  Many  students  and  friends  were  af-­ fected  by  this  storm  and  deserve  your  at-­ tention  and  help.   Currently  there  are  multiple  local  op-­ tions  students  and  members  of  the  campus  community  can  attend  and  donate  to  help  those  still  devastated  by  Ireneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  wrath.

The  Family  of  New  Paltz,  who  have  WKHLU RI¿FH RQ 1RUWK &KHVWQXW 6WUHHW DUH accepting  any  donations  that  will  direct-­ ly  go  to  those  who  are  in  need  of  food.  Currently,  they  are  asking  for  any  combi-­ nation  of  rice,  pasta,  tuna,  soup,  canned  meat,  chili,  peanut  butter  and  oatmeal,  among  others.  On  Oct.  2,  a  pot  luck  at  the  Water  Street  Market  will  kick  off  a  charity  event  WKDW ZLOO FXOPLQDWH LQ D EHQH¿W FRQFHUW RQ Oct.  16.  Not  only  will  students  be  giving  EDFN WR WKH ¿UVW UHVSRQGHUV IDUPHUV DQG

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families  directly  affected  by  the  storm,  they  will  be  able  to  enjoy  local  musicians  showcasing  their  talent  for  a  cause.   Finally,  Queens  Gallery  is  collecting  canned  food  going  to  help  those  in  need.  You  can  contact  them  by  calling  845-­338-­ 3468.  These  simple  steps  would  go  a  long  way  toward  showing  that  students  are  not  just  a  monthly  addition  to  the  community  of  New  Paltz.  While  our  days  may  have  been  without  Internet  and  our  shoes  may  have  been  soaked,  there  are  some  that  share  this  town  and  village  who  need  our  help  weathering  the  aftermath  of  this  storm.  Editorials  represent  the  views  of  the  majority  of  the  editorial  board.  Col-­ umns,  op-­eds  and  letters,  excluding  editorials,  are  solely  those  of  the  writ-­ ers  and  do  not  necessarily  represent  the  views  of  The  New  Paltz  Oracle,  its  staff  members,  the  campus  and  university  or  the  Town  or  Village  of  New  Paltz.

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THE Â ONLY Â LIVING Â BOY Â IN Â NEW Â YORK Â ZAN Â STRUMFELD Â A&E Â Editor Â

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I  spent  the  entire  summer  living  in  New  Paltz.  Throughout  the  week  I  interned  at  Chronogram  magazine.  After  5  p.m.,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  return  to  the  solitude  of  my  home.  I  had  an  adventurous  and  productive  summer,  and  fully  took  advantage  of  the  few  but  incred-­ ible  people  that  shared  the  heat  with  me.

Before  I  knew  it,  everyone  started  mov-­ ing  back.  A  friend  of  mine  and  I  were  sitting  outside  Bistro,  watching  the  freshman  and  UHWXUQLQJ KRSHIXOV Ă&#x20AC; RRG 0DLQ 6WUHHW , IHOW like  I  was  suffocating.  In  hopes  of  recover-­ ing  from  this  unwanted  culture  shock,  we  created  our  own  disorder  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Post-­New  Paltz  6XPPHU 'HSUHVVLRQ 3136'

It  was  perfect.  The  plan?  We  would  put  up  signs  around  town  and  campus  for  any  RI WKRVH VXIIHULQJ &UHDWH 36$ FRPPHU FLDOV Âł'R \RX PLVV WKH TXLHW QLJKWV RI 1HZ 3DOW]ÂśV VXPPHU"´ Âł'R \RX KDWH ZKHQ SHRSOH ask  you  where  you  were  this  summer?â&#x20AC;?  All  WKRVH H[SHULHQFLQJ 3136' FRXOG FRPH WR gether  for  group  therapy  sessions,  support,  the  works.  It  was  a  big  joke,  but  it  was  our  way  of  realizing  summer  was  ending.

Then,  two  days  before  school  started,  one  of  my  best  friends  from  home  died  in  a  tragic  accident.  I  just  happened  to  be  home  in  Alba-­ ny  when  I  heard.  I  couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  wrap  my  head  around  anything.  I  was  actually  on  my  way  back  to  New  Paltz  that  day,  feeling  like  I  had  been  gone  forever.  But  I  had  to  stay  in  Al-­ bany.  I  had  to  stare  at  the  sunken  faces  that  I  grew  up  with.  Friends  who  had  become  strangers  who  had  become  friends  again.  6XUUHDO LV WKH ZRUG WKDW HYHU\RQH XVHV Âą EXW itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  the  right  one.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  just  the  closest  we Â

can  come  to,  I  guess,  in  times  like  this.  Everything  was  surreal.

I  returned  to  New  Paltz  the  next  day,  JHWWLQJ UHDG\ IRU FODVVHV 3136' KDG WDNHQ a  new  turn.  There  seemed  to  be  a  new  mean-­ LQJ WR HYHU\ TXHVWLRQ DERXW WKH VXPPHU Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  been  two  weeks  and  I  am  still  numb  IURP HYHU\WKLQJ 6WLOO QXPE DIWHU WKH ZDNH seeing  his  hands  clutch  A  Tree  Grows  in  Brooklyn WKH ERRN , KDG OHQW KLP 6WLOO DI ter  watching  him  lowered  into  the  ground.  We  placed  a  pack  of  cigarettes  on  the  cof-­ Âż Q 6LPRQ DQG *DUIXQNHOÂśV Âł7KH 2QO\ /LY ing  Boy  in  New  Yorkâ&#x20AC;?  will  never  sound  the  same.  I  think  during  Thanksgiving  break  it  will  hit  me  the  hardest.  When  he  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  come  over  to  jam  out  to  Wilco  or  tell  me  DERXW 5REHUW 0RVHV DQG KRZ KH UXLQHG New  Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  highways.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  swamped  in  schoolwork  already,  and  taking  all  the  distractions  I  can  handle.  Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  the  point  of  this  column?  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  not  sure.  Really,  I  think  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  funny  that  we  in-­ vented  a  depression.  Were  we  really  that  PLVHUDEOH" :HOO 3136' FRXOG KDYH EHHQ pretty  awesome  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  maybe  we  wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  writ-­ ten  a  book  about  it  and  gotten  famous,  or  VRPHWKLQJ 0D\EH I  havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  sunken  into  any  real  depres-­ sion,  luckily.  Chris  would  be  really  mad  at  me  if  I  did.  Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d  also  probably  laugh  at  me  IRU PDNLQJ XS 3136' 2K EXW LI \RXÂśUH VXIIHULQJ IURP 3136' FRPH Âż QG PH =DQ 6WUXPIHOG ERXJKW D GXOFLPHU over  the  summer  and  has  been  trying  WR PDVWHU LW HYHU VLQFH 2QH QLJKW when  she  sat  obsessively  watching  YouTube YLGHRV RI -RQL 0LWFKHOO SOD\ ing  dulcimer  in  1970,  Zan  pulled  her  own  dulcimer  out  and,  for  a  mere  30  seconds  or  so,  chaneled  Joni.  It  was  a  monumental  but  short  moment. Â

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this  capitalist  game  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;making  it  in  Americaâ&#x20AC;?  is Â

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clearly  rigged.  The  rich  are  getting  richer  and  ex-­

is  one  that  distinctly  contradicts  the  initial  prin-­

panding  their  wallets,  while  the  middle  and  lower Â

ciples  of  this  nation  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;life,  liberty,  and  the  pur-­

classes  are  suffering  greatly. Â

suit  of  happiness.â&#x20AC;? Â

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ter  to  the  need  of  the  majority  as  opposed  to  the Â

this  country  may  appeal  to  some,  but  it  should Â

upper  tier.  This  is,  by  far,  more  democratic  in  na-­

certainly  raise  some  eyebrows  when  it  comes Â

ture  than  the  unjust  and  completely  absurd  elitist Â

to  the  economy.  These  constitutional  dreams Â

system  that  is  in  place.  For  instance,  the  son  of  a Â

are  rendered  useless  if  people  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  afford  food, Â

rich  billionaire  has  an  extremely  high  probability Â

shelter,  or  clothing.  These  guarantees  from  one Â

they  will  maintain  that  wealth  and  live  a  worry-­

of  Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sacred  documents  are  political Â

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assertions  but  they  are  inevitably  intertwined Â

class  couple  has  to  work  much,  much  harder  to Â

with  the  economy.  In  Howard  Zinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art-­

gain  any  sort  of  wealth,  if  at  all.  The  rich  will  aim Â

ists  In  Times  of  War,â&#x20AC;?  he  poses  the  argument, Â

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;These  political  rights  are  circumscribed  by  the Â

schism  in  any  economy  that  allows  this  kind  of Â

nonexistence  of  economic  rights.  If  you  are  not Â

activity. Â

wealthy,  then  your  political  rights  are  limited, Â

For  this  reason  alone,  I  am  perplexed  that Â

even  though  they  exist  on  paper  in  the  Constitu-­

there  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  been  some  kind  of  uprising  from  the Â

tion.  The  freedom  of  speech  is  something  that Â

lower-­middle  class  in  America.  We  are  in  one  of Â

exists  there,  but  how  much  free  speech  you  have Â

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depends  on  how  much  money  you  have  and Â

sion  and  people  are  still  accepting  the  fate  that  the Â

what  access  to  resources  you  have.â&#x20AC;? Â

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mind-­boggling  to  me  how  millions Â

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of  Americans  so  blindly  support  this  capitalist Â

when  they  decide  to  eliminate  the  economic  hi-­

regime  every  single  day  and  do  nothing  about Â

erarchy.  It  is  based  upon  public  ownership  of  the Â

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means  of  production,  where  the  management  of Â

get  richer  and  the  poor  have  almost  no  chance Â

these  institutions  is  commonly  owned.  To  me, Â

of  improving  themselves.  Class  distinctions  are Â

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stretched,  and  the  consumerist  mentality  is  per-­

tions  of  democracy. Â

petuated. Â

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In  our  current  economic  system  in  the Â

kind  of  â&#x20AC;&#x153;freedomâ&#x20AC;?  to  choose  what  you  want  to  do, Â

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but  does  this  freedom  really  exist  or  is  it  just  a Â

try  owns  between  40-­50  percent  of  the  nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Â

way  for  the  government  to  deceive  you  while  the Â

wealth.  Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  more  than  the  total  wealth  of  the Â

rulers  of  this  country,  the  upper  class,  sit  on  their Â

bottom  95  percent.  This  depicts  a  system  where Â

yachts  and  laugh?

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Kayla  DiPaulo  served  the  ball  against  SUNYAC  competitor  Oswego,  with  the  team  beating  their  rivals  9-­0.                                               PHOTO  COURTESY  OF  STOCKTON  PHOTO game  because  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  a  big  deal  in  Div.  III  tennis,â&#x20AC;?  7KHLU FRQÂż GHQFH DQG UHSRUWHG FKHPLVWU\ LV DO By  Kate  Blessing Copy  Editor  |  KBlessing34@newpaltz.edu  said  Bruley.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  got  to  be  careful  that  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  not  ready  taking  effect.   After  sweeping   Oswego  9-­0  complacent.â&#x20AC;? this  past  Saturday,  the  girls  are  only  more  excited  for  Summer  is  coming  to  an  end  with  athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  de-­ Despite  intense  competition,  the  girls  are  eager  FRPSHWLWLRQ 7KH Âż UVW Âż YH WHDPV 1HZ 3DOW] ZLOO SOD\ light.   Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  that  time  of  year  where  New  Paltzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  tennis  to  get  into  the  season  and  put  to  use  all  of  their  pre-­ are  SUNYAC  conference  teams,  an  ambitious  and  team  gears  up,  aiming  for  another  conference  cham-­ season  practice.  challenging  beginning. pionship.   As  defending  champs,  ranked  22nd  in  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  really  excited  about  [the  season],â&#x20AC;?  said  â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  was  a  little  nervous  [Saturday]  morning,  but  1RUWKHDVW ODVW \HDU WKH JLUOV DUH FRQÂż GHQW DW WKH EH third-­  year  captain  Kayla  DiPaulo.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  all  com-­ RQFH , JRW RQ WKH FRXUW , ZDV Âż QH ´ VDLG 7UDF\ Âł,ÂśP ginning  of  their  season,  even  with  the  loss  of   tal-­ peting  against  each  other  for  a  spot  which  makes  me  excited  for  the  season.   I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  know  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ahead  of  ented  seniors  Stephanie  Schara  and  Lindsey  Garyn.  PRUH FRQÂż GHQW WKDW ZHÂśUH JRLQJ WR GR ZHOO GXULQJ me,  but  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m  excited  to  have  this  experience.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  team  has  changed,  but  we  have  a  very  the  season.â&#x20AC;?

7UDF\ LV FRQÂż GHQW LQ KHU GRXEOHV DELOLW\ EXW strong  core  of  juniors  returning,â&#x20AC;?  Coach  Robert  Bru-­ DiPaulo  worked  with  the  same  doubles  partner  hopes  to  push  herself  hard  enough  to  secure  a  spot  on  ley  said.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  know  what  it  takes  to  get  the  job  KHU Âż UVW WZR \HDUV DW 1HZ 3DOW] EXW KHU ELJJHVW FKDO the  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  singles  lineup.   done  and  secure  the  win.â&#x20AC;? lenge  this  season  will  be  facing  the  opposition  part-­ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  workouts  and  practices  are  paying  off  be-­ Bruley  said  that  while  Geneseo  remains  the  team  QHUHG ZLWK Âż UVW \HDU VWXGHQW 'HYLQ 7UDF\ 'L3DXOR cause  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  playing  really  well,â&#x20AC;?  said  Tracy.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  to  beat,  the  competition  is  itching  to  play  New  Paltz.   is  counting  on  her  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  chemistry  and  talent  to  lead  always  try  to  motivate  each  other.   Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  all  on  the  Conference  teams,  like  last  weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  match  against  them  back  to  a  SUNYAC  championship. same  page  -­  we  all  want  to  do  well  and  stay  positive.â&#x20AC;?  Oswego,  are  expected  to  fall  to  New  Paltz,  leaving  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  had  a  great  team  last  year  and  I  loved  our  Coach  Bruleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hard  work  during  recruiting  sea-­ them  with  nothing  to  lose.   Bruley  has  stepped  up  seniors,  but  I  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  think  there  was  as  much  team  son  has  resulted  in  a  talented,  motivated  team  that  is  the  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  pre-­season  training  and  conditioning  with  chemistry  as  we  have  this  year,â&#x20AC;?  DiPaulo  said.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;I  ready  and  excited  to  compete  against  each  other  for  WZR D GD\V XS WR Âż YH KRXUV WR IRFXV RQ WHQQLV HQ feel  like  everyone  cheering  each  other  on  will  make  a  spot.   durance  and  agility.

XV PRUH FRQÂż GHQW DQG NLQG RI LQWLPLGDWH WKH RWKHU â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  bringing  in  starting  freshmen,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody  that  plays  New  Paltz  raises  their  team.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If  the  best  is  better,  then  they  will  play.â&#x20AC;?

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Field  Hockey  Hires  New  Coaches  For  2011  Season  By  Cat  Tacopina Sports  Editor|  Ctacopina97@newpaltz.edu

With  the  start  of  a  new  season,  all   teams  at  SUNY  New  Paltz  are  opening  up  their  rosters  to  new  athletes  to  come  and  add  talent  to  the  Hawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  lineups.  This  year,  WKH Âż HOG KRFNH\ WHDP KDV HLJKW QHZ DGGL WLRQV DOWKRXJK RQO\ VL[ RI WKHP DUH SOD\ ers.

Abby  Cerrone  and  Megan  Spittal  were  both  introduced  to  the  New  Paltz  Athletic  community  as  Assistant  Coaches  at  the  end  of  this  summer.  Cerrone  and  Spittal,  both  DOXPQL RI /RFN +DYHQ 8QLYHUVLW\ DUH MRLQ LQJ +HDG &RDFK 6KDQQD 9LWDOH DIWHU SOD\ ing  under  her. Âł, FRDFKHG WKHP ZKLOH WKH\ SOD\HG WR gether  at  Lock  Haven,â&#x20AC;?  said  Vitale.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abby  was  a  senior  while  Megan  was  a  freshman.  $EE\ ZDV P\ Âż UVW UHFUXLW WRR ´ Cerrone,  who  is  a  native  of  the  Hudson  9DOOH\ EHJDQ KHU FROOHJH Âż HOG KRFNH\ FD

reer  in  2004  as  a  varsity  player  and  would  continue  playing  for  Lock  Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  varsity  squad  all  the  way  through  her  senior  year,  ZKHUH VKH ZDV WHDP FDSWDLQ %HIRUH FRP ing  to  New  Paltz,  she  was  an  Assistant  Coach  at  Washington  College. Âł, ZDV YHU\ H[FLWHG WR KDYH WKLV RS portunity  to  work  with  Coach  Vitale,â&#x20AC;?  said  Cerrone.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;She  was  my  coach  as  a  college  athlete  so  I  already  knew  I  respected  her  and  her  knowledge  of  the  game.â&#x20AC;?  Spittal  started  her  college  career    at  Lock  Haven  during  the  2006  season.  In  2010,  she  served  as  an  Assistant  Student  Coach  for  Lock  Haven  and  said  she  was  surprised,  yet  excited  for  the  opportunity  to  help  out  Vitale. Âł, GLGQÂśW NQRZ DERXW WKH SRVLWLRQ EH ing  open  so  I  was  initially  surprised  by  it,â&#x20AC;?  VDLG 6SLWWDO Âł,ÂśP VXSHU H[FLWHG DERXW KHOS ing  out  this  season  because  I  think  that  this  is  something  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  great  for  me  and  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Â

really  excited  to  work  with  Coach  Vitale  after  playing  for  her.â&#x20AC;?

Vitale  said  she  â&#x20AC;&#x153;automaticallyâ&#x20AC;?  knew  ZKR WR FDOO ZKHQ VKH ZDV ORRNLQJ WR Âż OO XS the  two  positions  for  assistant  coach.  She  said  that  Cerrone  and  Spittal  always  played  ZHOO WRJHWKHU DQG WKDW WKH\ÂśUH ERWK HDV\ JR ing  and  would  bring  a  certain  dynamic  to  the  team.  ³7KH\ ERWK KDYH 'LY , SOD\LQJ H[SH rience,  which  I  think  is  very  important  to  have  on  this  team,â&#x20AC;?  said  Vitale.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abby  is  YHU\ Âż HU\ DV D SOD\HU ZKLOH 0HJDQ LV PRUH mellow,  but  very  demanding  at  the  same  time.â&#x20AC;?

Vitale  said  now  that  there  are  three  coaches  working  with  the  team,  players  get  PRUH RQH RQ RQH DWWHQWLRQ Âł:H QRZ KDYH PRUH H\HV PRUH NQRZO HGJH DQG PRUH IHHGEDFN WR JLYH RXU SOD\ ers,â&#x20AC;?  said  Vitale.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;What  the  girls  might  not  understand  from  me,  they  might  be  able  to Â

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understand  from  Abby  or  Megan.  They  can  EUHDN LW GRZQ IRU WKHP RQH RQ RQH ´ Spittal  and  Cerrone  are  no  strangers  to  success,  which  is  something  Spittal  says  VKH ZLOO GHÂż QLWHO\ EH EULQJ DV DQ DVVLVWDQW coach  to  the  team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  high  school  and  in  college,  I  was  always  part  of  very  successful  teams,â&#x20AC;?  said  Spittal.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having  that  kind  of  success  can  bring  a  wealth  of  knowledge  and  can  help  you  to  not  just  be  in  the  winning  mind  set  for  games,  but  for  life  as  well.â&#x20AC;?

Cerrone,  who  has  helped  coach  before,  hopes  that  this  season  she  can  expand  her  ability  and  knowledge  as  a  coach. Âł, DP KRSLQJ WR JDWKHU PRUH NQRZO edge  about  the  game  as  well  as  a  successful  H[SHULHQFH ´ VDLG &HUURQH Âł6R IDU WKLV VHD VRQ , KDYH OHDUQHG WKH SRWHQWLDO RI WKLV Âż HOG hockey  team  so  I  hope  to  help  each  athlete  reach  their  personal  goals  as  well  as  team  goals  throughout  the  season.â&#x20AC;?

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 A  Change  In  Culture MANAGING  EDITOR  So  here  we  sit,  three-­quarters  of  the  way  through  the  2011  season  and  the  0HWV DUH OLPSLQJ WKHLU ZD\ LQWR WKH Âż nal  stretch  of  the  season.  The  2011  season  for  the  Mets  will  be  remembered  fondly,  even  if  the  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  record  at  the  end  of  the  sea-­ son  will  potentially  indicate  they  were  worse  than  the  2010  version  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  which  is  certainly  not  true.  /DVW VHDVRQ WKH 0HWV Âż QLVKHG 83  and  the  season  was  deemed  a  total  disaster.  Jerry  Manuel  was  a  lame-­duck  manager,  Omar  Minaya  was  a  dead  man  walking  and  the  future  of  the  Mets  seemed  cloudy  and  full  of  despair.  Every  game  felt  like  a  death  sen-­ tence  and  each  loss  seemed  like  the  next  step  towards  an  inevitable  down-­ fall  of  the  current  regime.  But  things  have  changed.  1RZ WKH 0HWV DUH ZKLFK LV actually  one  game  better  than  last  year  at  this  time.  Even  if  the  Mets  were  to  WDLOVSLQ DQG Âż QLVK EHORZ ODVW \HDUÂśV mark,  the  perception  of  this  club  and  its  direction  has  changed  drastically  in  only  one  yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  time.  Highlighting  this  fact  was  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;long  time  National  League  East  rivalâ&#x20AC;?  say-­ ing  â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  year,  when  you  look  at  the  Mets,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  like,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh  my  God,  what  the  [expletive]  is  this?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

So  what  is  so  different  about  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Mets?  The  Mets  plans  are  now  strictly  run  on  calculation  and  skill  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  not  misplaced  loyalty  or  personal  favors  like  our  for-­ PHU IURQW RIÂż FH 6DQG\ $OGHUVRQ ZKR replaced  Minaya  at  the  helm  before  the  beginning  of  this  season,  has  changed  the  culture  and  perception  of  the  Mets.

Instead  of  old  veterans  throwing  punches  at  family  members  or  front  of-­

  Terry  Collins  has  inspired  his  team  this  season  with  his  â&#x20AC;&#x153;never  say  dieâ&#x20AC;?  attitude  and  demand  for  fundamentals.                         PHOTO  COURTESY  OF  FLICKR.COM      Â

Âż FH SHUVRQQHO FKDOOHQJLQJ PLQRU OHDJX HUV WR Âż JKW WKH 0HWV QRZ ERDVW D URVWHU of  young  talented  players  constantly  competing  and  attempting  to  prove  their  worth  to  the  Mets  future  plans.  Players  like  Lucas  Duda,  Nick  Ev-­ ans,  Dillon  Gee,  Pedro  Beato  and  oth-­ ers  have  been  impressing  as  they  audi-­ tion  for  a  role  in  next  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  plans  and  beyond.  What  this  drastic  shift  has  done  has  changed  the  Mets  from  an  aging  fran-­ chise  heading  towards  a  dark  age  to  a  WHDP LQ WUDQVLWLRQ ZLWK D Âż UH DQG SDV sion  that  has  not  been  seen  in  a  roster  since  2006.  This  is  where  Terry  Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  credit  is  deserved.  The  energy  and  determination  Col-­ lins  has  instilled  into  the  teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mind-­ set  is  clearly  evident.  Instead  of  giving  up  in  the  sixth  inning  like  in  years  past,  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  squad  has  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;never-­say-­dieâ&#x20AC;? Â

mentality  that  has  made  the  team  excit-­ ing,  fundamentally  sound  and  actually  makes  the  Mets  seem  like  an  actual  team  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  not  the  leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  laughing  stock.  ,ÂśOO DGPLW , ZDV VNHSWLFDO DW $OGHU sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hiring  of  Collins  last  winter.  His  track  record  was  not  overly  inspiring,  he  was  supposed  to  have  a  short  tem-­ per  and  his  players  had  turned  their  back  on  him  during  his  former  stints  as  manager.  I  was  convinced  Collins  and  his  short  fuse  would  burst  under  the  in-­ tense  microscope  of  the  New  York  me-­ dia.  But  none  of  those  problems  have  even  come  close  reappearing  and  in  fact,  the  team  has  been  praising  him  for  all  of  the  exact  opposite  reasons.  The  managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  intensity  and  win-­ ning  attitude  seems  to  resonate  with  the  roster  and  has  been  infectious  as  the  team  overachieved  for  much  of  the  ear-­ lier  portion  of  the  season.  In  fact,  a  playoff  run  was  not  out Â

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of  the  question  in  May  when  things  seemed  to  be  breaking  in  the  Mets  di-­ UHFWLRQ IRU WKH ¿ UVW WLPH LQ \HDUV -RVH Reyes  was  having  an  MVP-­type  sea-­ son,  the  starting  rotation  was  clicking,  the  bullpen  recovered  from  their  early  season  implosion  and  the  team  looked  poised  to  be  the  Cinderella  of  the  league.  While  the  fairy  tale  did  not  end  the  way  some  might  have  imagined,  the  very  fact  this  team  overachieved  as  much  as  it  did  is  a  clear  example  of  how  the  new  regime  has  changed  this  team.  So  what  does  this  mean?  Where  will  the  Mets  land  come  the  start  of  next  season?  If  I  had  to  guess,  I  would  expect  these  next  few  months  to  be  TXLHW DV WKH 0HWV DQG $OGHUVRQ PDNH calculated  moves  towards  a  future  that  includes  some  of  the  more  promising  youngsters  in  our  farm  system.

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