The Chronicle- September 13, 2011

The Chronicle The weekly student newspaper at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York

September 13, 2011

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9/11: A Community Remembers

“A Service of Hope and Remembrance”

By ALISON LESTER Managing Editor Every year since September 11, 2001 Saint Rose has held an interfaith memorial service to remember the lives lost on that tragic date. The very first interfaith memorial service took place on September 12, 2001.

Classes were cancelled that day, and between 700 and 800 people gathered on the campus lawn to mourn the previous day’s events.

In accordance with previous years’ memorials, the service this year took place on Sunday and was held in the Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary. Fr. Christopher DeGiovine, dean of spiritual life at the college, said, “I’ve hoped from the very beginning that what will come out of these services is an understanding and appreciation of other religions and cultures – without violence.” DeGiovine helped initiate the first few services.

While many other memorial services were being held in the area for the tenth anniversary, what made Saint Rose’s memorial service unique was its interfaith aspect. “This brings together a very interfaith group of people you will not see at other services,” said DeGiovine. This fact was evident at the memorial service, with people from a variety of different religious and cultural backgrounds sitting together for what DeGiovine said is the same purpose: to remember those who

died, to hope, and to pray.

The community filled the Sanctuary for the interfaith memorial service, entitled “A Service of Hope and Remembrance.” More chairs were brought in to accommodate the large mixture of Saint Rose students, faculty members, and

“It’s important not to forget that people died tragically on this day because of hatred.”

Fr. Christopher DeGiovine

outside community members.

Other members of the congregation included Sidney and Beatrice Albert Interfaith Lecture Board members, along with the following co-sponsors: Peace and Justice Commission of the Roman Catholic Diocese, Capital Area Council of Churches, Interfaith Alliance of the Capital District, Muslim Community of Troy, Board of Rabbis, Unitarian Universalist Church, Hindu Temple of Latham, Tendai Buddhist Center, and The Sikh Association of the Capital District.

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Kelly Pfeister Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui of the Muslim Community of Troy offering prayers of peace

Kelly Pfeister The congregation of the interfaith memorial service

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The Moving Message: Neurogenic Communication Disorders Walk Held. See Page A2

Freshman Zachary Williams reviews local eatery Ruby Asian Bistro. See Page B4

Recap of the men’s basketball team’s trip to Lithuania and Latvia. See Page D11

Saint Rose offices collaborate to start a new initiative: Knight Skills. See Page A3

Student Sarah Rabinow shares her opinion on the tobacco-free policy. See Page C9

Women’s volleyball: Knights upend Dominican College in opener. See Page D12

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A magnet for Knight Skills fle off to the students including: iTunes, Barnes and Noble, Regal Cinemas, Starbucks, and Master Card. There will also be giveaways at some of the sessions for the students who attend.

Richardson said that Residence Life would be interested in hearing student feedback as to how the program has gone. They would like to know what additional topics students would like to see and how it can be improved. “The goal is to give students what they need and want to be successful so we want to make sure we are doing that,” said Richardson.

“We also hope that after offering this program for this first year, we are able to grow the program in the future and get more students involved – even in the role of presenting,” said Richardson.

The sessions being offered the week of September 18 is Time Management and Study Skills.

The week of September 25 is entitled “Now You Are In Charge of Your Health”, presented by Health Services. For information about the sessions being offered in October contact Residence Life: (518) 454-5295 or Counseling and Psychological Services: (518) 454-5200. the week of September 18 is Time Management and Study Skills.

The week of September 25 is entitled “Now You Are In Charge of Your Health”, presented by Health Services. For information about the sessions being offered in October, contact Residence Life: (518) 454-5295 or Counseling and Psychological Services: (518) 454-5200.

Saint Rose Offices Collaborate for New Initiative: Knight Skills

By SUNSHINE OSELLA Features Editor

The College of Saint Rose offers many free services of which the students can take advantage.

And now there is another: Knight Skills. The combined efforts of the Academic Support Center, Counseling Center, Athletics, HEOP/Access, Spiritual Life, Student Solution Center, Student Affairs and Residence Life have created this new program.

Jay Hamer, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, said that Knight Skills is a series of programs for students designed to increase resilience, or the ability to handle the natural obstacles and challenges of life.

This program is geared towards Freshmen and Transfer students, although it is open to all students.

Knight Skills programs cover a wide variety of topics including: getting involved on campus,

using the library and technology, time management and study skills, taking charge of your health, navigating sexual relationships, exercise and nutrition, and managing emotions. “We are hoping to help students develop the personal skills required to meet the challenges of academics and life,” said Hamer.

The sessions are offered three times per week – Sundays at 4 p.m. in Brubacher, Mondays at 7 p.m. in Lima, and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Carondelet. Jen Richardson, Director of Residence Life, said that Knight Skills programs are meant to be 30 minute programs that will engage the students and help them throughout the semester. “We want to offer students the chance to know what resources are available to them and where they can go to get more information,” said Richardson.

Residence Life’s role has been to assist with the overall coor-

dination of the program. Richardson said this includes getting residents to the sessions, and assisting with presenting when it is appropriate.

Hamer said the counseling center designed and wrote all the core resilience modules. “We are presenting most of the core modules,” said Hamer. “Several speakers have been recruited to do specialized modules. We are hoping to involve other areas in Student Affairs to partner in the presentation of the programs.”

Richardson said that every time a student attends a session, they will get a card stamped.

There are three levels of cards: Passion, Knowledge, and Purpose. She said once one card is filled up, students will get a second card – the more sessions students attend, the larger the raffle item that they will be entered for at the end of the semester. There will be multiple gift cards to raf-

The Moving Message: Neurogenic Communication Disorders Walk Held

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By ALISON LESTER Managing Editor with reporting by IAN BENJAMIN Executive Editor The second annual Moving Message Neurogenic Communication Disorders Awareness Walk was held on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus green, where free food, drinks, and music by DJMK and Michael Kohn, were provided.

All attendees had the opportunity to register, purchase t-shirts, purchase raffle tickets at 2 for $1.00 and 15 for $5.00, walk, and visit

booths for more information on neurogenic communication disorders. All funds raised at the event go to The Moving Message Fund.

The purpose of The Moving Message Fund, which is being established at The College of Saint Rose, is to raise money for services that are not paid for under Medicaid or Medicare as insurance. The event also raises awareness for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries and strokes. The College offers therapy services in The Pauline K. Winkler Speech and Hearing Center, which is inside The Joy S. Emory Center in The Lally

had strokes or brain injuries—and faculty involvement,” said Hart. “We were supported by President Sullivan, who came and walked this morning.

The breadth of the involvement was so encouraging.”

Along the sidewalks around the lawn were tips on how people can speak to those with neurogenic disorders, such as “Talk with me, not my aide” and “Encourage me to use gestures while communicating.”

More fundraising events will follow in the future to support this fund.

School of Education.

The idea for the Walk was inspired by Eileen Lucy, one of the founding members of the group.

A stroke awareness walk that Lucy was previously involved in was no longer being held, so Julie Hart and other members of The Communication Support Group decided to hold their own walk. In May 2010, the First Annual Moving Message Awareness Walk (its original title) was held, with $3,000 raised as a result.

These funds supported The YlviRegina Iannizzotto saker Memorial Award, which is Informational booths at the Walk in honor of the memory of Dr. Mark Ylvisaker, a speechlanguage pathologist and Saint Rose faculty member who passed away in May 2009.

This year’s walk raised over $12,000 for The Moving Message Fund.

“This was a nice combination of student involvement, community involvement—those supRegina Iannizzotto porting those who have Attendees at The Moving Message Walk

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The interfaith memorial service began with a welcoming by DeGiovine, who recognized the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Gathering prayers were then conducted by various members of local religious communities. The congregation rose to sing the “World Peace Prayer”

by Marty Haugen, which was led by pianist Lorraine Guyon.

Following the song, Rev. George Brennan of the Capital Area Council of Churches led the congregation in a reciting of the poem “Rest in Peace,” written in September 2001 by Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. A candle lighting in remembrance of the victims of September 11 was led by Rev. Sam Trumbore of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Prayers of peace

were then conducted by several more members of local religious communities. This was followed by a memorial prayer for the 9/11 victims in which members of the congregation were encouraged to place a stone in a vase in memory of a loved one.

A loving kindness meditation was then led by Trumdore before the conclusion of the interfaith memorial service, for which DeGiovine gave a blessing. The congregation finished the service in unity by singing, “This is My Song” by Lloyd Stone.

With the interfaith memorial service officially concluded, all attendees gathered together to speak with one another and offer embraces.

“It’s important not to forget that people died tragically on this day because of hatred,” said DeGiovine.

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Many from the College community have been impacted by flooding. Items are rapidly running short. If you are able to assist people need: • Flashlights and batteries • Baby • Non-perishable food/formula and canned food • Diapers items that can be • Depends easily opened • Sanitary • Wet wipes supplies • Toiletries of all • Hand sanitizer kinds (feminine • Walmart in products too) Cobleskill Gift • New cards shoes/boots • Phone cards • Cat/dog food • Cash • Bottled water • New blankets • Work gloves Donated items should be brought to the Sanctuary basement. They will be transported to the Cobleskill area.

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High-Octane People Fuel: Ruby Asian Bistro

By ZACHARY WILLIAMS Contributing Writer

Yes, I recognize the title sounds ridiculous, but the truth is, that’s what food is – “people fuel”. You need food every day, several times a day, so that you can continue to walk around, chat with one another, perform “certain activities” (wink wink, nudge nudge) and do whatever else it is that normal college students do. The point of this column is to have yours truly go out and pound the streets to find good, filling food at a price that won’t hit you like a punch in the stomach.

It was at the Ruby Asian Bistro that I began this journey through the gastronomical Wonderland of Albany. It quickly captured my heart, my stomach and my pursestrings. Less than half a block away, on the other side of a funer-

al parlor and several large buildings of indeterminate purpose sits Ruby Asian Bistro, a small, quiet restaurant nestled between another building supposedly owned by the College, and a bar ever-sosubtly named “The Pub”.

Ruby is an oasis of calm in an otherwise busy city; a small, homey restaurant with all-wood chairs and booths, warm, low lighting and soft music playing over the radio while a small force of dedicated chefs and servers prep the day’s meals, bantering in a tongue that I don’t understand, over dishes from all over Asia. At the head of all of it is Grace Sim. Sim, an Albany resident, moved here from Malaysia, and has spent most of her life cooking, to the point where she has perfected her craft. With so much experience under her belt, she decided to go into the res-

Kelly Pfeister The interior of Ruby has a clean, rustic Asian aesthetic

taurant business; a decision realized when Ruby opened in May of 2010. Grace is a kind woman with a good sense of humor, but she politely suggested that I should worry less about her own story and more about the food that they serve, a point which I was all too happy to oblige.

Ruby’s extensive menu of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and bento boxes is enough to impress even the greatest of Asian enthusiasts, ranging from spicy Singaporean laksa and savory Japanese yakiudon, to the more well-known, ubiquitous dishes, such as General Tso’s Chicken, pork-fried rice, lo mein and so on. Everything is surprisingly inexpensive and adaptable to the average college student’s shoestring budget, with the most expensive things on the menu – a tie between the Sushi and Sashimi Combo and the Hibachi-cooked Shrimp – running only $18.

With the meal, Ruby serves up a variety of drinks to go alongside it. However, the only one I enjoy is the Manchurian White Coffee (go figure because I can barely get out of bed in the morning without a dose of caffeine). They also serve basic fruit milkshakes (Taro, anyone?) and tea (black, jasmine or green) to flavored tea with pop boba, an interesting concoction known as pearl tea (known to us Americans “bubble tea”), and a glass of tea with milk and small tapioca pearls (called boba) in the bottom, providing the drink a unique texture and taste that I can’t say I’m fond of, but is doubtlessly appealing to someone.

My first encounter with Ruby was my first day alone as a boarder on campus; deep in the throes of Slightly Inconvenient Rainstorm Irene I was struck with hunger only to realize that the dining hall was closed at the time.

So I decided to hit the streets and follow a lead in the Student Survivor Handbook about an Asian restaurant named Ruby, and I therefore pulled the coat over

Kelly Pfeister Ruby Asian Bistro is located at 875 Madison Ave. my shoulders and bravely trudged headfirst into the storm.

I arrived at Ruby several minutes later, soaked through to the bone, where the first thing to appeal to me was the yakiudon, a Japanese mixture of udon – thick, hearty Japanese noodles – squid, onions, peppers and who knows what else coming together in a delicious mélange of savory flavors, combined with rice, sushi rolls and dumplings served up piping hot – the perfect way to ward off the impending chill of Pissant Rainstorm Irene’s downpour settling into my bones through my thick jeans. One bite of this delicious bento meal and I was transported to a sort of transcended area; a heaven on earth and a temporary release from all your mortal obligations. This meal later served as a replacement for what would have been dinner.

My second meal was pad thai, but I won’t talk about that because it was a tip from someone else, and although I’m sure it was delicious, it just isn’t my thing.

Thin noodles, a heady combination of vegetables, peppers and aromatics making for a satisfying meal to anyone who enjoys pad thai (people that evidently are not me).

The next meal I enjoyed, which was with a friend, and another rookie to the Asian food scene, was a bowl of Ruby’s Singapore Curry Laksa; a spicy broth containing shrimp, cilantro and many other delicious things that delivered well on all levels, and proved to be so filling that I couldn’t actually finish it.

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infamy as The Night of One Thousand Flaming Taste Buds; otherwise known as “baby’s first experience with Tom Yam Kung; a Thai seafood soup consisting of shrimp, celery, okra (I assume) and insanely hot Thai peppers combined together in a spicy hellbroth that definitely is not for the faint of heart. I’ve been brought up eating home-grown jalapeños and other such peppers straight off the plant, so I’ve encountered heat before, trust me. But my first sip of this tiny iron pot of liquid fire made my mouth burn, my eyes water and – I’m pretty sure – caused my brain to begin to melt and drizzle out through my ears. But in a good way,

I assure you! Just, if you ever need to warm up in an incredible hurry – say, after being buried in one of New York’s infamous snowstorms – this will do the job just as readily as any glass of hot chocolate. I am absolutely sure that anyone who saw me must have been laughing, because I was probably a sight. My face and general mannerisms aren’t too flattering when I eat something extremely hot.

I heartily recommend Ruby to anyone who hasn’t been there.

What’s surprising is that I haven’t heard of anyone from Saint Rose covering this place in any official capacity. Most every day I was there I encountered

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By JESSICA LAMOUREAUX Contributing Writer This summer, I took the leap that many gamers have been unwilling to make: I bought a 3DS. It was my first handheld since the GameBoy Pocket, and although I had borrowed the intermittent SP, I found that this was a whole new world of possibility. Currently, there are only a few 3D titles out, and of those there is only one that has made much of a stir on the consumer side – . The action/adventure title is a remake of a classic N64 game that is still hugely popular with serious and casual gamers alike. In it, a young boy named Link must journey to save Hyrule, his home, and Prin-

cess Zelda. By exploring rich landscapes, battling through dungeons, and facing off with countless enemies, Link must attempt to restore balance to his world.

I was initially hesitant about buying the game. After all, I still had my old cartridge kicking around somewhere, and it seemed like a waste. A demo in my local GameStop convinced me otherwise. The opening title brought me back to the days of N64 controllers, rumble packs, and that weird yellow microphone from Hey You! Pikachu. The last time I played Ocarina of Time was years ago, and I was concerned for the sake of nostalgia. The 3D remake immediately blew any doubts I had out of the water – the designers who worked on this project

Arts college students from either UAlbany or our own Saint Rose– so how has it managed to slip under the radar? If you want delicious filling, high-class cuisine with a traditional Asian flare for fair prices, in a quiet place with friendly staff that isn’t too far off campus, you could do much, much worse than Ruby. Suffice to say that this place has completely earned my badge of approval.

Zach Williams is a freshman with a sweet hat and a desire to die fat and happy (although that’s unlikely since he’s never broken 150 lbs. in his life). If you have a restaurant you would like him to review, you can contact him via his e-mail: williamsz063@strose.edu. definitely did the original justice and then some.

However, this game is definitely not a carbon copy of its predecessor. Updated controls provide easy-access to items that were an absolute headache in the 2D title (iron boots, anyone?) and motion controls on the 3DS allow the player to aim more accurately when sighting in first-person. The 3DS analog stick and general layout replicate the familiar N64 controller, something that those who played the original are sure to appreciate. Using the stylus can be awkward, but most of the controls are button-based. The 3DS screen is heat sensitive, so you can use your fingers for those quick touches anyway.

Additionally, details of the game environment have been updated significantly, now sporting richer colors and more-realistic backdrops than ever before. The emotions and movements of characters are much less wooden, and the care taken in crafting them is evident. Of course, this is without taking the 3D component into consideration. Personally, I only played with the 3D on when I noticed that it would particularly suit the stage of the game I was in. Sweeping expanses, new locations, and cutscenes all acquire a different feel when played through the 3D lens, but in excess it can put a strain on your vision.

Navi, your fairy guide, will be the

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Kelly Pfeister A place setting and dessert menu at Ruby first to tell you that after fifteen minutes you should take a break and rest those tired eyes.

The graphics and controls weren’t the only thing to get an update. New elements have been added to improve gameplay and help to adapt it to the 3DS. Master Quest, a harder version of the storyline, allows players to begin the story again in a mirror world.

Additionally, a Boss Mode has been added where Link’s bigger battles can be replayed. Those who are new to the game are sure to appreciate the addition of the Sheikah Stone, a rock which offers “visions of the future” – hints that can help guide the frustrated player through a dungeon or explain how to reach a hidden item. Other “Easter eggs” can be found throughout the game, but those are definitely more fun to find on your own.

So, is it worth the money? If you already have a 3DS, then yes, you should seriously consider this game – actually, you probably already own it. If you don’t have a 3DS, then the choice The character Link from Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. © Nintendo 2011

depends more on what you already own. Earlier DS owner?

Trade it in. There are great deals running now in most stores, especially because of the recent system price drop.Nintendo, Don’t own 2011any of Nintendo’s newer handhelds?

This season’s lineup of 3D games is loaded with heavyweights that promise to be big with fans, including a handheld Super Smash Brothers title, a new Paper Mario, and more.

The long and short of it? Get this system and get this game.

You won’t be disappointed.

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Monday

2 Broke Girls: Hit! This new CBS comedy appears to be The Odd Couple and Laverne and Shirley of our generation. Starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, this new series focuses on gruff, working-girl Max (Dennings) and prissy heiress Caroline (Beth Behrs), who find themselves thrust together working in a greasy-spoon diner.

Based on the previews, 2 Broke Girls seems to have promise. Television today has many ensemble comedies, which are great, but blend together after a while. Dennings and Behrs are the stars, and the supporting cast only helps heighten their oldschool antics, but not overpower them. The fish-out-of-water/odd couple concept holds a lot of promise and makes any situation ripe for humor. Look for it at 8:30 after How I Met Your Mother.

The Playboy Club: Miss. NBC

seems to be taking a hint from AMC and cash in on the Mad Men audience. Set in the 1960’s, the series focuses on Hugh Hefner’s iconic Chicago club, and the icon that made him famous- his Playboy Bunnies.

The series wants to focus on the liberation of women during the time of the country’s sexual revolution (an idea great on its own); however, the series takes a turn into an absurd subplot involving murderous Bunnies and the secrets they hold. It may get viewership for its content, but not for quality. The Playboy Club airs at 10:00 after The Sing-Off.

Tuesday

New Girl: Hit! This new FOX comedy stars Zooey Deschanel as Jess, an emotionally unstable, newly single teacher who moves in with three quirky, random guys, played by Jake Johnson as Nick, Max Greenfield as Schmidt, and Winston, played by Lamorne Morris. Together, they try to repair the broken Jess, and

Arts learn how to deal with life as a twenty-something.

Anyone who is a fan of Deschanel will definitely swoon over her performance as Jess.

She is able to be a complete dork, while at the same time manages to be incredibly suave. These traits, combined with her eccentricities (i.e. constantly singing to herself) create a fresh, dynamic character with equal parts charm and wit. Catch New Girl at 9:00 after Glee.

Last Man Standing: Miss. Tim Allen makes his return to sitcom land as Mike Baxter, a blue man in a pink world. The series revolves around his life with his all-female family, and the challenges he faces as both the father of girls and a husband. Portrayed as a “man’s man,” Allen’s character appears to play off every gender cliché ever to come across the airwaves.

Unfortunately, the main force driving the show (the women) are portrayed as constantly shrieking, and always in an unstable emotional state. Allen’s Mike of course has no idea how to deal with these problems, and bemoans the fact that he is all alone in the female household. It also doesn’t help that Allen portrayed practically the same character on his huge success Home Improve-

Jaime Pressley and Kate Finneran as Annie and Nicki with their TV teenage daughters.

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Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs as Max and Caroline of the new CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls ment. Get some new ideas, ABC. Last Man Standing airs at 8:00 on ABC.

Wednesday

I Hate My Teenage Daughter: Hit! Though the name verges on offensive and perhaps slightly twisted, the new FOX comedy is something different from TV land. Jaime Pressley and Kate Finneran star as Annie and Nikki (who were at the bottom of the food chain in high school) as the mothers of two “mean girls.” The series offers an edgy, previously unexplored parent/child dynamic.

Of course, every TV parent has issues with their onscreen offspring, but their problems never exactly reach the level of delightful helplessness as I Hate My Teenage Daughter does.

If you’re not easily offended, give this one a try. The previews take a pretty good look at high school meanies and the parents who raised them. If given a little time, the show could be one of the most unique on the air. I Hate My Teenage Daughter airs at 9:30

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on FOX. Suburgatory: Miss. The new ABC comedy tries to take a candid, offbeat look at life in the suburbs. Teenager Tessa moves from the Manhattan life she has always known into a land of PTO moms and super-fan dads, also known as the suburbs. The series chronicles Tessa’s observations on how life in the suburbs works, calling into question the nose-jobs of high school princesses, and the abhorrent lifestyle of jocks. Here lies the problem.

Though it has a few clever moments that reflect on the life of average high-schoolers, Suburgatory makes the mistake of generalizing its subject. Trying to spoof typical teenage stereotypes, the previews do not add to or comment on these images, but rather perpetuate them. The average viewer will undoubtedly find something to identify with, but will be put off by the series as a whole. It may turn around, but for now, I’ll be watching something else. Suburgatory airs at 8:30 on ABC.

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How to be a Gentleman: Hit! With a tagline like, “Prude meets dude,” How to Be a Gentleman (CBS) is sure to be something special. Polite, self-confirmed gentleman/magazine columnist Andrew (David Hornsby) finds himself facing an impolite world, especially after running into a gruff high school friend Bert (Kevin Dillon). Andrew and Bert move in together, and try to teach each other their ways. Andrew tries to put the “gentle” into Bert’s “man,” while Bert tries for the opposite.

Another odd-couple/buddy comedy, this one puts a unique spin on the concept. Dillon looks like he’ll be a real riot, playing a complete jerk beside Hornsby’s uber-polite Andrew. Look for How to be a Gentleman at 8:30 after The Big Bang Theory.

Charlie’s Angels: Miss. Another remake? ‘Nuff said. Airs on ABC at 8:00.

Friday

Unfortunately, Friday’s new shows, A Gifted Man (CBS) and NBC’s Grimm both seem to be recycled runoff of earlier series. A Gifted Man stars Patrick Wilson as a charismatic neurosurgeon who has visions of his dead wife, whom he must help crossover to the “other side.” Sound familiar?

ABC 2011 David Hornsby and Kevin Dillon of How to be a Gentleman

The cast of ABC’s new high-flying soap, Pan Am

CBS, Ghost Whisperer called, and they want their idea back.

At best, A Gifted Man should be a lackluster mini-series. It airs at 8:00 on CBS.

descendent of the famed fairytale writers, the Grimm brothers. The good detective is followed literally by wolves in sheep’s’ clothing.

Fairytale characters disguised as humans torment townspeople and he’s got to stop them! Too cheesy, thank you. If you’re looking for quality supernatural drama, tune into the CW’s Supernatural at 9:00 instead.

NBC’s Grimm also seems to be drawing on old material in hopes of a new hit. A supernatural procedural starring David Giuntoli as a detective who discovers he is a

Sunday

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Though filled with many returning favorites such as The Good Wife and Desperate Housewives, the world of television has added two new shows that add just the right amount of class and offbeat-ness to the lineup. ABC is now home to Pan Am, a new series set in the glamorous age of stewardesses—the 1960’s of course. For now, Pan Am looks to be the better of the vintageinspired shows this season, and appears much more grounded than NBC’s The Playboy Club.

Pan Am stars Christina Ricci as one of the airline’s stewardesses trying to get ahead in life. It’s all in good fun, and allows viewers a trip around the world each week.

Pan Am airs at 10:00 on ABC. ABC has also added Once Upon a Time, its own answer to the new fairytale craze. The idea sticks more closely to the root of fairytales than NBC’s Grimm and is much more a family-friendly thriller. Taking place in the New England town of Storybrooke, newcomer Emma (Ginnifer Goodwin) must try to solve the secret the town holds—residents are all fairytale characters, but they cannot remember because of a curse placed on them by the Evil Queen (of the Snow White story that is). It looks campy, but campy is good every once in a while. Tune in at 8:00 for a nice bedtime story.

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On Sunday, September 4 five indie rock acts played at Jack’s Place in the CCIM to a steady crowd. The show was hosted by MEISA.

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Forget the Piece of Paper, Quit for You and Me.

By SARAH RABINOW Contributing Writer Buying a girly magazine is something I rarely do. Looking through the pages, I couldn’t help notice a coupon for a pack of cigarettes along with an ad with a plethora of models, whose physical appearance resembled little girls instead of grown women, which the magazine topics are supposedly geared toward.

Knowing full well the risks of smoking, having gone through several health classes and having had a mother who was persistent about its hazardous affects, since herself having been a chain smoker since she was 13 before quitting cold when she got pregnant with my sister, I have managed to remain a non-smoker.

This ad in a magazine that would go out to influence a ton of teenagers, might not prompt them to buy cigarettes; but it would, however, influence their feelings about smoking. It was this inconsequential event that got me thinking about how our society views smoking a week before the new policy banning smoking on campus, starting in January 2012, was issued.

While I think the whole of our society knows about the dangers of smoking, the commonality of people participating in it or knowing those who do has made us numb to how people’s choice to smoke affects our health on a daily basis. It is rare that the choices we make solely affect ourselves, so I am glad that the administration of Saint Rose has decided to join the many other schools across the nation in becoming a tobacco-free campus. However, both New York State and federal laws already prohibit schools,

private or public, from having smoking in and around facilities owned or leased by them. This makes me wonder why so many schools have allowed smoking by students, as well as employees, on New York campuses for so long. I wonder, is it because they don’t want to deter smoking students from applying? Maybe it is the same fact that smokers and images of smoking are everywhere, not just in schools, that makes enforcing the law seem likely to have little effect; however I do not believe any of this is justification for why schools have not held up the law and protected their students through preventing secondhand smoke and aiding those who wish to quit.

What is the point of having laws, or in this case having schools make tobacco-free policies, if they aren’t going to be enforced to help foster a better learning community as well as a better quality of life for people in general? There is no question in my mind that you should do to your body whatever you like.

I am all for individual rights, but we must always remember that our actions, no matter how small an impact it may have on others, is the beauty and the trouble with the human race.

I have mixed feelings about the new tobacco-free campus policy. Why don’t we just enforce the laws that are already in existence? Not to mention I am curious to see how effective they will choose to make it, what the consequences will be if it is not followed and the impact that it will have on the employees and faculty that continue to work here, as well as the students who choose to come to The College of Saint Rose.

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Laundry Days

By CARLY SIM Contributing Writer When I came to college, I thought one of the biggest obstacles to overcome would be my procrastination on laundry.

I was wrong. In fact, regardless of someone’s ability to do their laundry or not, the first thing you need is an open washing machine. These, to my surprise, are scarce. Instead, it appears as if the laundry room has been ransacked by piles and piles of forgotten laundry. This is what happened on September 5, 2011.

As I entered the laundry room in the basement of Brubacher Hall, I could have mistaken it for a clothing drive. One of the massive piles of laundry I saw stood on top of a washing machine, probably taken out by a student. Not only was this pile of clothes left there from the time I started my laundry until the time I finished it, but the clothes pile was dry from the first time I saw it. A dry pile on top of washing machine. How long had it been there? I thought.

It was left there for at least three more hours... not that I had procrastinated enough with doing my own laundry to last me three hours or anything. I don’t know whether people had forgotten about their laundry, forgotten to time the cycles, or didn’t want their laundry, but I would much rather stop whatever I was do-

Kelly Pfeister Laundry on top of Brubacher Hall dryer on Saturday, September 10 ing and get my laundry rather than have someone else’s filthy hands touch my newly washed clothes.

My eyes kept turning their attention towards this monstrosity of a laundry pile. As I crept towards this sloppy pile of laundry while waiting for my own, I noticed some clothes on the top were moving; shifting is a better word. As I retreated to my own washing machine, one of this person’s socks fell on the floor. The creature returned to a rest.

The next time I returned for the dryer, another sock had fallen. It wasn’t until then that I realized

this pile was even bigger than I thought it was. I wondered, What exactly is that person wearing now that they have the ability to leave this enormous pile of clothes here for three hours? Another sock fell. I decided to stop my investigation.

My laundry experience was quite eventful that evening of September 5th. I suppose it’ll be my excuse for procrastinating next week on doing my laundry. I hope the day comes when people never leave their clothes behind.

A well-timed laundry cycle is all it takes! I’m serious, you should try it sometime! Please?

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Kelly Pfeister More laundry on top of dryers in Brubacher Hall Saturday, September 10 (pictures do not depict story)

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There exists today certain realities we would prefer be banished to the far reaches of history: poverty, famine, child labor and disease to name a few. However, one practice is still legal and booming in America right now, with real women and men, willingly selling themselves across the world to a stranger they have only met through letters or online communication. No, it is not prostitution or eHarmony: it is the mail order bride industry.

According to Jezebel.com, a radio station in Edmonton, Canada is holding a contest for one lucky male to receive a paid two-week trip to Russia to meet a Russian woman, courtesy of an American mail-order bride company. Assuring the public that all potential contestants must send questionnaires and appropriate photos, the top five candidates will undergo a “live on air…character assessment from friends and family, as well as psychometric testing and suitability for marriage testing by a psychologist” until the winner is selected via an online poll. In other words, after an (allegedly) strict selection process, the final guy will be chosen à la reality television, meaning that naturally only the most colorful character will be chosen for the greatest “LOL” outcome.

Enter the highest rated applicant, who claims that American and Canadian women “are too spoiled, always want their way and will take everything from a man if they are not happy and leave the man." Good, so women with opinions and—I don’t know, standards?—are spoiled, selfish, and undesirable? How many women did he date before making blanket statements for all North American women? If this is the best the radio station can find, I have serious concerns about the

outcome of the “lucky girl.”

Yet this still does not answer the question: why are 3,500 American men ordering brides each year? Can they not be bothered with conventional dating methods? Do they want a submissive wife to agree to anything to gain a green card? And why do women promote themselves this way?

It began during America’s colonization, when the land was so rugged and untamed that men worked incessantly to clear trees, start businesses, and simply survive. Once things settled down, so did the men, as they wrote home asking for a respectable, well-off wife. Contrast that to the sheer number of impoverished women today, trying to wed a rich Western man. In fact, all of the former Soviet Union states are very popular for mail order bride services, as economic conditions remain destitute for many citizens. Moreover, Duke University found that in Russian culture women strive to marry by 23, or else they are considered “too old.”

Naturally, every country that allows mail order brides (including ours) has strict stipulations and protections for both bride and groom, yet I still consider it slavery: slavery for the females who feel inadequate among their own people, slavery for the women who are too poor otherwise, and slavery for the fact that it is still the sale of a human being under the impression that the buyer will still assert control, even if it is for “love.”

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Golden Knights Takes Their Talents to Europe

The Saint Rose men’s basketball team travels to Latvia and Lithuania for a once in a lifetime trip

By JACKSON WANG Sports Editor Every four years, the NCAA allows a college basketball program to travel to different nations and play basketball against professional teams. Saint Rose men’s basketball was granted this trip this past summer and played basketball in Latvia and Lithuania.

“It was a terrific experience,” said men’s head basketball coach Brian Beaury. “We saw a part of the world most people wouldn’t put on their bucket list to see.”

During the two-week trip, the Golden Knights played eight games and went 4-4. The Golden Knights played against professional basketball teams from Latvia and Lithuania. They also played against one of the top teams in Russia as well.

Many players who didn’t play that much last season had strong performances during the trip, like senior guard James Wilson, junior forward Jin Hong, and sophomore guard Erik Sinko. “Each guy had moments of brilliant during this trip,” said Beaury.

Playing together this early in

the season is a big benefit for the Golden Knights leading into the 2011-12 basketball season.

“We will have had been playing together for months before our first game and that should hopefully allow us to feel more comfortable in a game setting,” said senior forward Brian Hanuschak. “Also playing such good competition while over there will definitely help us, it allowed us to see what we did well and what we need to work on.”

“Experience was great because we went as a team,” said sophomore forward Dominykas Milka.

“For many guys it was the first time they left United States.”

This wasn’t Milka’s first time leaving the United States, Milka was originally from Lithuania before moving to the United States.

So for Milka, this was a homecoming trip.

“It was such a great opportunity for me because I grew up watching some of the teams we played on this trip,” said sophomore forward Dominykas Milka.

“Also I was able to show the team where I grew up and how I learned to play basketball.”

When the players wern’t playing basketball, they toured every city that they traveled to and learned about the history and culture of the city. The team also had an opportunity to tour a castle as well.

“As far as off the court it helped us grow closer than we already are as a group, we were all together everyday for 2 weeks we had a lot of fun and we all really enjoyed being around each other and the whole experience,” said Hanuschak.

“The culture was a lot different then we were used to here, the food was actually really good,” said Hanuschak. Almost every meal they ate consisted of chicken or pork, potatoes, and a warm drink because ice is rarely used over there.

The team had the choice of choosing where they wanted traveled to for their international trip.

Not only did they go to Lithuania for Milka, but they traveled to Latvia for Ralfs Jansons.

Jansons, who was a men’s basketball player that graduated from Saint Rose in 1996, was the one who made this trip possible

Maryann Beaury The men’s basketball team taking a team picture at a beach off the Baltic Sea

Maryann Beaury Brian Hanuschak jumping for the tip-off to start the game

Maryann Beaury Head coach Brian Beaury giving his team directions for the team. Beaury told Jansons, after he graduated, that one day they would travel to his home country and this summer, Beaury made his promise come true.

Jansons, who is from Riga, Latvia, helped put this trip together for the team and was with the team for the entire trip. “We couldn’t have done it without him,” said Beaury.

This was Beaury’s fifth international trip with the Saint Rose men’s basketball team. Beaury also coaches for people to people sports ambassador program as well. So coaching basketball internationally is nothing new to Beaury.

Doing these international trips also gives Beaury the opportunity to spot great talents like former Golden Knights’ standout Garth Joseph.

Beaury discovered Joseph, who is from Dominica, during an international trip. Joseph would become one of the top centers in Maryann Beaury division II basketball during his time at Saint Rose before going to play in the NBA. International trips not only allow players to play against different styles of basketball, but it also allows them to see a world they normally wouldn’t see. “I really think these guys will look on this trip as the highlight of their athletic career,” said Beaury.

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Saint Rose Women’s Soccer Draws 1-1 Tie With UMass Lowell

By MICHAEL SMITH Staff Writer Last Friday, the number one ranked Golden Knights took on UMass Lowell in a NE-10 match up that ended in a 1-1 tie.

The Golden Knights were slow in the early going. “We came out flat in the first twelve minutes,” said head coach Laurie Darling Gutheil.

Not even three minutes into the game, the Golden Knights found themselves in a 1-0 deficit, when the River Hawks’ freshman forward Brittany Russo put a shot in the top right corner of the net.

Lowell had a bit of momentum after this, but the Golden Knights kept them out of the net and began to pick it up. About fifteen minutes into the first half, Golden Knights senior forward Gianna D’Errico got the ball running down the field and delivered a strong shot off that went off the crossbar and out of play.

With about 25 minutes left in the half, freshman forward Brittany Barry came into the game for the Golden Knights. When Barry came into the game, she brought a faster pace of play. The Golden Knights moved the ball better, making crisper passes, and moved it up the field faster.

With 6:50 remaining in the half, Barry got the ball running down the right side of the field.

She was nearly parallel to the post when she curved an amazing shot into the back of the net to knot the score at 1-1.

For Barry, it was her sixth goal in just her fourth game at the collegiate level. She credited her success, and that of the team, to the playmaking of the midfielders and the defenders.

“They have done a great job at keeping the ball away from our net and moving down the field,” said Barry.

For the remainder of the half, Saint Rose dominated and the

ball seemingly never reached the Golden Knights’ defensive side of the field, but the score stayed 1-1 going into the half.

Within the first six minutes of the second half, the River Hawks’ junior forward Keanna Santos had three good scoring chances.

One sailed high over the net, but the other two required saves by Jessica Gerski to keep the game tied.

About 9 minutes into the second half, Barry came back into the game for Saint Rose and again brought a faster pace of play. The game picked up at this point, with the ball going on a long back-and-forth between the two teams. This game would end up going into overtime.

There was more solid play from both teams in the first overtime period. The only solid scoring chance belonged to Saint Rose’s sophomore Carmelina Puopolo, who shot one to the far left side of the net, only to be

Freshmen forward Brittany Barry leads the team with goals. knocked away by Lowell’s goalkeeper, Jill Carlson.

In the second overtime, each team played well enough to earn two shots on legitimate scoring chances, however, neither team could push the ball across and earn the win.

With the tie, the Golden Knights move to 3-0-1. They have a quick turnaround, having

to play at Southern New Hampshire University on Sunday afternoon.

When asked if the double overtime would affect the Golden Knights’ preparation for that game, Coach Gutheil, simply said, “They’re going to be in ice bath tonight and two ice baths tomorrow.”

Golden Knights’ Upends Dominican College in Home Opener

By ANTHONY ACOSTA Contributing Writer Last Thursday, the Golden Knights defeated Dominican College in their first home game of the season in a 3-0 win at the Nolan Gymnasium.

Senior Aubrey Bobo, number 11 of the Golden Knights Volleyball Team, scored 11 kills contributing to the victory. One of two team captains, senior Sarah Karhs, collected 9 kills, and freshman

Katy Daniels, the defensive MVP of Thursday’s game, accomplished 17 digs.

According to head coach Brian Goodale, the team’s biggest accomplishment was their ability to hinder their opponent from obtaining a strong offense, forcing Dominican to commit a total of 24 errors.

“The team hustled, executed game plan, played through mistakes and kept the energy up” said Goodale.

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The Golden Knights started off their first home game with confidence. After holding a steady lead for almost the entire first match and concluded with a solid 2521 win. After a more suspenseful and climactic second match, Saint Rose still managed to stay on top 2-0 after a close 25-23. During the third and final match, a series of frequent kills and numerous blocks led to a well-deserved win for Saint Rose, ending the game 25-16.

With a current record of 2-2, hope is still at an all time high for a better and more successful season. Comparing to last year, coach Goodale and assistant coach John Leighton both predict that there will be a lot more wins.

“I expected them to play well, and they did. But there is always room for improvement and I’m always looking for ways to get better” said Leighton.

Team captains Theresa Staulo and Sarah Karhs, seniors at the college, expect great things from

Anthony Acosta The Golden Knights getting ready to defend. their team as well, also predicting a progressive season for the Golden Knights.

“Staying consistent is huge— collectively our team has a lot of talent and skill. Saint Rose Volleyball’s biggest team goal this year to be able to fuse all our talents together for a successful season,” said Staulo.

According to Kahrs, she and her teammates practice day in and day out in order to achieve

cohesiveness and play better as a team, a process that requires a plethora of time and effort.

The women’s volleyball team will be playing their second home game Tuesday September 13 at 7:00 pm in the Nolan Gymnasium. Come and support the Golden Knights as they take on Post University in hopes of commencing a long and unbreakable winning streak.