The Chronicle- May 10, 2011

The Saint Rose Chronicle May 10, 2011

Volume LXXIX Issue 26

Serving The College of Saint Rose Community in Albany, New York

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Graduation Issue News

Chronicle writers profile graduating seniors. Page A5 – A7

Arts Chris Suprenant re-reviews Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Page B14

Education grads stay optimistic in A photospread of The Golden face of Governor Cuomo’s budget Knights Dance Club Spring Showcase. Page B15 cuts. Page A8

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Amanda Daley defends Rose Rock. Page C18

Golden Knights continue to win in the outdoor season. Page D20

Parting Thoughts: The final Freshman Perspective.

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Thomas Stamas writes on sports, the death of Osama bin Laden and patriotism. Page D19

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As this academic year comes to a close and another final issue of The Chronicle goes to print, the staff would like to take the time to thank the administration, the faculty and most especially the students for their continued support and patronage of this publication.Without all of you we could not exist. Thank you. Have a great summer and see you in the fall.

A Farewell Letter from Executive Editor Rich Aviles Talk about writers block. How am I supposed to recall my last 4 years at Saint Rose in a single piece of literature without writing 200 page epic novel? Difficult, but hey I’m graduating right?

When I was looking at college’s to go to, I found it extremely difficult and overwhelming to find a school that fit what I was looking for out of a seemingly endless pool of colleges across the country. So how did the search become easier? It didn’t, but there was one specific night that sent me on my way to where I find myself today.

My high school’s college fair presented me with hundreds of schools to consider attending, narrowing my search down from thousands. This was step one.

The next step was talking to the numerous representatives and finding out as much information about the institutions as possible.

After a couple hours reading and talking, I was just about fed up with college before even stepping foot into a classroom.

But as I was walking out, I was approached by one last school: The College of Saint Rose. The representative from the College spoke with me about the thriving education program and the small classroom size. He also gave me an application fee waiver, which ultimately sent me on my way to

Executive Editor Rich Aviles www.strose.edu to apply.

The rest is history, and now I find myself preparing to leave the place I have called home for four years now. This leaves me with a wide range of thoughts and feelings about my time spent here. There is one thing that’s extremely obvious. I have matured exponentially since my first day in Brubacher Hall.

I started off in a negative light at Saint Rose. My first semester of freshman year concluded with a sub 2.0 GPA and a spot on the almighty academic probation list.

Needless to say, my mother was not too happy with me. I was on the brink of being taken out of school and brought back home.

This simply was not an option to me so I was forced to make a

May 10, 2011 complete 180 degree turn around and get myself straightened out. My second semester saw a mighty increase in my grades, and also a sudden maturity spike in my personality.

When I came back for sophomore year, I had an entirely new motivation to go along with my new major, Communications.

The first semester of that year I was in Professor Cailin Brown’s journalism 1 class, and this was the introduction to a new aspect of my life. As I took the class and began learning how to report the news I took a real liking to it.

Even though I received a C in the class, it was because of it that I’m the person writing this today.

I began attending Chronicle meetings and contributing small stories here and there, slowly stepping my way into the papers ranks. My writing along with my understanding of how to write news articles began improving and I was getting published on a more consistent basis, and it was extremely encouraging. I was reading my own work in a hardcopy, published newspaper.

Incredible.

Through my junior year this trend continued and I earned the respect of my peers and teachers as well for my work. When I was approached with the opportunity to run the club, there was no way I could say no to it. I applied and ultimately received the position at the end of the 2010-11 school year.

Kelly Pfeister When I returned to campus the following fall, I was in charge of providing news about school events and Albany happenings to an entire college. Intimidating?

Hardly. The hardest part about it was getting in front of a crowd of people that you don’t know and running a meeting. As the year went on, I got more comfortable with it and got to know all the people involved and we grew close.

Each and every week I worked with my other editors and staff writers to put out a paper, and we always delivered. At the end of a weekend layout session I would think to myself, “Geez, why did

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I ever get into this?” That thought would go away the very second I saw a hard copy of the paper we worked hard to put together. This was probably the most fulfilling part of the job.

Thinking back on this year, my final year at Saint Rose, I can consider it one of the best, if not the best, year of my life. Being a part of this publication has been an extreme honor and I’ve made sure to put my entire heart and soul into it week in and week out.

The people I have worked with are amazing, hardworking students who have always been there with me ready to learn and better themselves as well.

Now that it’s over, I’m speechless. It’s going to be hard to not wake up on Sunday and walk to CCIM to work on the paper. It’s going to be difficult to sit in my room back on Long Island and not have to go to class each day.

And it’s going to be especially difficult to not see the people I have been blessed to spend my four years of college with each and every day. They have made me who I am today, and I don’t know what I would have done without them.

I just want to thank all of the Communication teachers I have had the past three years who made it possible for me to graduate. Cailin Brown, Mary Alice Molgard, Karen McGrath, Gary McLouth, Paul Conti, Fred Antico, Rosemary Sheridan, and Lori Bindig if it weren’t for your guidance and dedication to students, I wouldn’t be half the person I am today. Thank you all for making these last few years ones I will never forget and for implanting the knowledge I will need moving forward permanently into my brain.

I will truly miss each and every aspect of Saint Rose, even the dining hall, and will never forget where I came from. It’s been a wild ride these last four years, and if I could do it all over again I’d be right back here living this exact life.

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Managing Editor Teresa Farrell

A Farewell Letter from Managing Editor Teresa Farrell

I started writing for the Chronicle as a Journalism 1 student in my sophomore year. My professor and the Chronicle’s advisor, Cailin Brown, encouraged us to submit each of our stories to the paper as we finished them throughout the semester. I did not submit them. I had always been into writing, but I had not been a news writer. I found the entire concept that someone would want to read my attempts at reporting kind of hilarious, which is another way of saying ‘completely horrifying’, so I kept those first few stories to myself.

But that changed one fine day in late April, when I emailed a copy of my final project—an article

about affordable day trips for college students—to the Chronicle’s Executive Editor. Though I did spend a few minutes imagining the shame and disaster that might befall me, I hit send. I didn’t give it much thought until the following week, when I picked up the paper and there was my story. In print. With my name attached.

Did I mention it was in print?

What a rush.

I was inspired, so I started showing up at meetings and eventually took the position of Arts and Entertainment editor.

Boy, was that a blast. I got to review hilarious books, write about local music, promote the arts on campus, and discover the special

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joy of publically bashing the latest Nicholas Sparks movie in front an audience of my peers.

I thought the position of A&E editor had been put on this earth specifically for me. It was a glorious year-long tour, and I actually credit it with building a large part of my interest in this crazy industry called journalism. Darn you, A&E. Now I’m stuck.

When I got promoted (promoted myself?) to Managing Editor this past fall, I got to see a different side of things. There was a little more responsibility involved with my new position, a lot more leadership, and a few less reviews of screeching hair metal bands at Valentine’s. But I think that was also a good step. I did not write any scathing rants on the latest box office disgrace to rob me of a hard-earned ten bucks, but I did learn how to get up in front of a bunch of people and run a staff meeting (terrifying). I can admit this now, guys: I had no idea what I was doing those first few weeks.

Hence all the semi-awkward, inappropriate jokes. Thanks for playing along.

At the risk of sounding like a total sap during graduation season, when everyone’s feeling extra sappy anyway, I will say that being part of the Chronicle has been an amazing part of my college journey. And I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone who was a part of the experience—to the editors and writers for giving their all, no matter

how many other assignments and social engagements they were swamped with; to Student Association, for funding us and granting our requests for computers that were created after the original Apple prototype (thanks!); and to our advisor, Cailin Brown, who, in addition to dispensing regular doses of sage advice, like “Always make sure you’re wearing shoes you can chase down a source in,” also endured more than her share of manic phone calls and unexpected office dropins.

Most of all, though, I’d like to say thanks to the readers. We might do the writing and the reporting, but at the end of the day, this is your paper. Without all of you, we’d be shouting into an empty room, and let’s be honest: that’s just awkward.

And, hey, while we’re on the subject—the Chronicle is not just for us crazy journalism students. While hanging out with us might cause you to develop a taste for cups of strong coffee after 11 p.m. and a tendency toward equally bitter sarcasm, being part of the paper is actually pretty fun.

And though we are pretty good at keeping our eyes and ears open to news on and around campus, we are not superhuman, so we’re constantly looking for stories and people to write them. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, a part-time writer, or, heck, if you have an opinion on just about anything at all--drop us a line or show up to a meeting. Someone will probably give you a hard time, but it’ll all be in good fun.

Trust me. There’s never a dull moment in journalism.

Corrections In the article entitled, “WT’s and Gingerman on the Market” by Aoife Herbert and printed in the May 3 edition of this publication a quote by Deputy Chief of Police Stephen Reilly was split. The quote correctly reads “I am disappointed to learn that Mr. Byron has decided to sell both establishments. It has been a pleasure for me to know and work with Mr. Byron over the years. I have always found him to be a very caring member of that community and a man not afraid to offer his opinions and suggestions on ways to improve the quality of life there. If this is in fact true then I can tell you that he will be sorely missed.”

In a Letter to the Editor entitled "How Much Power is Too Much Power" published in the April 5, 2011 edition of The Saint Rose Chronicle, the letter writer made several inaccurate claims. Firstly, the alleged victim had already graduated in December of 2010 and was no longer a student at the college. As a result, the entire premise of that letter was inaccurate. The Chronicle regrets the error.

Managing Editor Teresa Farrell farrellt691@strose.edu Class of 2011

Photo and Layout Editor Ian Benjamin benjamini528@strose.edu Class of 2012

Arts Editor Chris Surprenant surprenantc572@strose.edu Class of 2014

Assistant Editor Marissa Crary crarym393@strose.edu Class of 2011

Opinion Editor Leigh Ward wardl717@strose.edu Class of 2013

Advertising Manager Megan Caffrey caffreym374@strose.edu Class of 2011

Copy Editor Emily Robertson robertsone307@strose.edu Class of 2013

Sports Editor Scott Lawson lawsons408@strose.edu Class of 2014

Web Editor: Chris Pappis pappisc572@strose.edu

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Alison Lester - Sunshine Osella - Regina Iannizzotto - Amy Wheeler - Kelly Pfeister Scott Ramundo - Dan Fogarty - Sam Maxwell - Jackson Wang - Thomas Stamas

Faculty Adviser: Cailin Brown

Official E-mail Address: chronicle@strose.edu Mailing Address: The Saint Rose Chronicle 432 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 Meetings are held every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Viewing Room, CCIM 119.

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A Farewell Letter from 2009 – 2010 Advertising Manager Jamin Felder Originally from Brooklyn, NY I entered The College of Saint Rose at the age of 18. I was awarded an Academic and SAT scholarship and arrived with a passion to learn and be challenged. Though the road has not always been an easy one, I never lost sight of my vision. Now at the age of 22, I leave The College of Saint Rose a man with not only passion and knowledge, but most importantly a purpose.

It was with great pleasure that I served on the Executive Board for The Chronicle from Spring 2008 to Spring 2010. Writing for The Chronicle and simultaneously serving as the advertising manager gave me the tools that enabled me to write for The Regent College publication while studying abroad in London last year.

One of my fondest memories serving for The Chronicle executive board is when I had the opportunity to write a piece on General Collin Powell while he addressed students during the Albany Speaker series. There he left

an important message about the road of education. He said, "It was not an easy choice for me when it came to college…I'd like to say to students; it's not where you start but where you finish.”

This message has been a true reflection of my college experience. With graduation on the horizon I look back on my time with The Chronicle with pride.

Behind every writer there is an inspiration; my inspiration comes from my triumphs and my strong support system in my family, friends and mentors Meaghan Drumm, Steve Dwire and Karylene Osepa. I would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Cailin Brown, for always standing by my work no matter how controversial it may have been.

Thank you to all those who

A Farewell Letter from Advertising Manager Megan Caffrey When I received my acceptance letter to The College of Saint Rose, I was not impressed.

I had my heart set on another school, but when I realized how much money I would be saving with my full tuition scholarship I knew there was no other choice. I was miserable the whole way up to Albany thinking that I was going to have the worst four years of my life. I couldn’t have been more wrong.

Here I learned the most im-

portant lesson I could have ever learned. Take chances. I lived by that rule for the last four years, and it has truly shaped me into who I am today. I came to this school hoping my feelings would change, and they did. I joined the Dance Club, The Chronicle, Upsilon Iota, Relay for Life, and more. I took a chance not knowing if I would enjoy myself, and I have been given the most memorable experiences because of it.

I can honestly say that I sur-

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A Congratulatory Note from Upsilon Iota To the Class of 2011,

have continuously supported my articles and advertisements, you have all been an integral part of my growth as a writer.

Congratulations to all graduating seniors!

prised myself these last four years. I have become such a different person than I was walking into freshmen year. I thought college was all about going to parties and making friends, and at first, that’s all it was. I would have never dreamed that I would be passionate about school clubs, my major, and an internship with The City of Albany Office of Special Events. I am the person I always knew I could be. I have learned what I like to do, what I don’t like to do, and what I want to become. Although it took four years, I am glad I finally figured it out.

I have met the most amazing people that I know will be lifelong friends. It was an awesome experience to have gone away to

Congratulations! Standing among your fellow graduates in the sea of black caps and gowns you must feel the magnitude of what you have just achieved. As you all set off in separate directions, equipped with diplomas and ambitions, you also carry with you the well wishes of those you leave behind. We are so confidant in your abilities and know that you are well prepared for your futures. From the underclassmen you leave behind: good luck in all of your future endeavors, careers, and plans! Good luck and congratulations graduates!

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school and meet so many people with totally different backgrounds. It has allowed me how to interact and build relationships with all kinds of people.

I am going to miss Saint Rose.

I am going to miss the Communications department. I am going to miss performing in the Dance Club. However, most of all, I am going to miss all the people I have met throughout these four years.

Each and every person has made a difference in my life, and I am thankful for that.

Good luck to all the graduates and undergraduates in the future.

May you live life to the fullest and learn along the way. Most of all, remember to take chances.

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Senior Profiles Rich Aviles

By ALISON LESTER Staff Writer After four years as a Saint Rose student and 1 year as executive editor of The Saint Rose Chronicle, senior Rich Aviles will be graduating at the end of this semester. Born and raised in East Patchogue, New York, Aviles attended St. John Baptist Diocesan High School where he graduated in 2007. Aviles played hockey and baseball during his four years at the high school, but never was involved in the school’s newspaper. “I would’ve never guessed I’d be doing the paper today,” said Aviles.

Aviles was drawn to Saint Rose because of their hockey team, but the program was dropped in his freshman year, which he said led

him to not have anything to focus on. He ended up being on academic probation in his freshman and sophomore years, but credits Marcie Nielsen Pendergast, the director of the learning center at the Academic Support Center, with helping him get back on the

Katherine Wilhelmi

By IAN BENJAMIN Photo and Layout Editor Katherine “Rin” Wilhemi will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry, but she likes to think of her time spent

at Saint Rose as a combination of music industry, English and foreign languages.

Besides studying abroad in Argentina during the 2010 spring semester, Rin thinks that one of her most interesting experiences was performing with the Saint Rose improv club. Although they only met a few times earlier this semester, and had only one performance, Rin says it was unlike anything she had ever done before. What made the single performance special for her was that it was with members of the Upright Citizens Brigade from New York City. “The twohour workshop we did with them was so interesting!”

Rin’s most trying time in college was the past semester because she had to put together

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right track in college. “She was extremely encouraging,” said Aviles, who felt good about doing well academically.

Originally an Education major with a History concentration, Aviles became undeclared for a semester and took mostly liberal arts courses. His desire to become involved in the sports world and the interest he gained in Communications influenced his decision to become a Communications major. With the encouragement of associate professor in communications Cailin Brown, whose Journalism class he took in his sophomore year, he went to a Chronicle meeting with an interest in sports writing. With no experience in writing for a newspaper, he wrote a few stories that year.

In his junior year, Aviles became a weekly contributor in news and sports. He developed a close relationship with The Chronicle’s editors. When Brown mentioned that the executive editor position would be open the

next year, Aviles wasn’t initially sure if he was ready to take on the many responsibilities that come with the position, such as spending several hours on Sundays doing the newspaper’s layout, teaching new Chronicle members a way of writing that they may not be familiar with, and dealing with the budget. But Aviles didn’t want to miss out on a challenge that also happened to be an incredible resume booster. “I like to consider myself someone who’s always up for something new,” said Aviles.

After spending his senior year as executive editor of The Chronicle, Aviles feels the decision was worth it. “It was a lot of fun, I’ll definitely miss it once I graduate and go home,” said Aviles. He mentioned that the time and dedication he put into the paper every week and the compliments it has received made this year great.

“I always want to be the best at what I do,” said Aviles. “I’m very much a perfectionist.” He considers himself the best executive edi-

tor since Saint Rose alumnus Alyson Martin, who now works as a freelance writer who has been published in The New York Times.

“I’m going to miss everything about being in college,” said Aviles, who specifically cited the freedom involved, the friends he has made, the positive influence his girlfriend has had on him, and the Communications department professors who he said he’s learned so much from the last three years he’s been a Communications major.

Aviles’s graduation plans include going home this summer to continue his job of building above ground pools for a couple of months while applying for jobs and internships. He’s open to moving anywhere for a job.

“That’s the great part about being young,” said Aviles. “I have the world in my hands.”

Aviles advises anyone who finds themselves in a bad spot to not give up hope.

her senior project―the creation of an album and basically the accumulation of everything she had learned in her time at Saint Rose.

Because it was a semester-long project, she couldn't just throw it together at the last minute, nor did she want to. It took a lot of discipline to tear herself away from things that were just so easy to access--Facebook, the internet, “organizing my closet”...etc.― and sit down and say to herself, "Okay. What can I do in this moment that will help me?"

Sitting down and doing work was what probably helped her the most with stress, though she'll admit “dark chocolate” and “delicious cookies” baked by my roommates were what she turned to as well. According to Rin, there's still a container of chocolate pudding sitting in her fridge that won't make it past finals...

Rin says, “In all honesty, I'm really just trying to make it to next Saturday's graduation! After that, I don't have set plans. I'm traveling for a month with a friend, and then when that's over I'll see what happens. I've had my life planned

out for the past sixteen years, and though that's been rewarding in its' own way, I'm ready for a little uncertainty.”

Rin also feels that her time at Saint Rose has been made special by the people she has met while an undergraduate student.

“I'd just like to give many, many thank-you's to everyone

who has helped me here at Saint Rose--from the professors I've taken classes with for years to the ones I've only known a semester.

I worked in Admissions as a tour guide this past year, and I really meant it when I told all the tours that relationships between people are special here.”

Congratulate Your Graduate To Lindsay Alison Krauss, You have amazed us since you were born and we are so proud of your accomplishments and the young woman you have become. We know your future holds so many exciting possibilities. Foloow your heart and you dreams and ALWAYS remember we love you so very much! Congratulations!

Mom, Dad and Jocelyn To Taylor Lauren Miller, Congratulations to our Graduate! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Continued success! We love you!

Mom, Dad & Paige Dear Dana Marie Congratulations! We are so proud of your accomplishments. Be proud of yourself. You can do anything you set your mind to. We love you.

Mom, Dad and Lenny

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Kevin O’Connell

By KELLY PFEISTER Staff Photographer After four memorable years at the College of Saint Rose, Kevin O’Connell will trade the small city of Albany for the busy streets of Boston, Massachusetts, where he hopes to pursue a career in music performance.

O’Connell is graduating with a B.S in Music Industry. His goal is ultimately to get a job playing music; however he has a few different career prospects lined up now, including a software company, as well as an audition for the President’s Own Marine Band in August. Other areas that interest O’Connell are musical engineering, producing, and managing.

Drums, O’Connell’s main instrument, came naturally to him, and yet he was so dedicated he still practiced for hours a day when he was younger. He showed talent at an early age, earning a perfect score on a level six solo at NYSSMA in his junior year of high school. NYSSMA is an annual event where student musicians perform rehearsed solos and scales in front of a judge that grades them. His score qualified him for All-State Conference, where talented students from all

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over New York put on a collaborative concert.

In high school, O’Connell participated in wind and jazz ensemble, marching band, and other music projects, including a band called Art VanDale.

O’Connell has continued his dedication and growth in music while at college. He was involved in the popular band Try Sarah Topps, Enosis Quartet, and Subliminal Truth featuring EQ. He was also the president of Music Entertainment Industry Student Association for one year.

He had found out about Saint Rose from his mother’s friend’s daughter, who graduated in 2002.

She mentioned that she liked the college, although it’s very different from what it’s like now in 2011.

O’Connell said that the Music Industry program has quadrupled in size since he’s been here, and emphasized how much the quality of the program has improved.

He said that he likes the people, musicians, and friends at Saint Rose, and the close-knit community that the college has.

During his time at Saint Rose, O’Connell said that he “matured immensely.” He has been put into situations that he

Kelly Pfeister Kevin O’Connell on the drums. had never been in school, and had the opportunity to play with instructors, a valuable learning experience. O’Connell gives credit to his professors, including Patricia Keyes, Gary Kelly, and Cliff Brucker, for helping him grow as a musician.

One of his favorite performances was spring of his junior year, at convocation. He played with Cliff Brucker, Gary Kelly, and a guest saxophone player, Bob Sheppard.

There wasn’t any rehearsal beforehand, and O’Connell recalled that he was quite nervous. The performance challenged O’Connell, and helped him as he was “put on the spot to perform at the highest level I [he] can.”

Students at the college can attest to O’Connell’s dedication to music. “Kevin has always had a strong work ethic. This past year he's been Kelly Pfeister on a tear. He has done so much and

been so focused I feel like I've had to do the same just to keep up with him. I think it is infectious to anyone who spends time with him,” said Eric Ciarmello, a close friend of O’Connell’s. O’Connell said he practices about four and five hours a day, between playing, recording, and writing. While in college, he normally stayed up until four in the morning, because of the amount of work he had.

O’Connell noted that Ciarmello, along with Tom Monkell, Jared Dirolf, and Noelle Ricci were students who he’s been close with this year. “He is a great jazz player and works extremely well with the band. As a vocalist he played to support me, and sometimes that can make a great difference.

Kevin also has a great skill for writing music.” Ricci said “His listening ability and talent for making the group sound better collectively, has made all the difference” when talking about a recent performance of O’Connell’s.

Ciarmello said that his favorite moment with O’Connell was at their first studio ensemble concert, two years ago. “I will never forget this moment because I feel like it was the turning point in our friendship and musical relationship. It was the last tune in our set and Kev had this piccolo

snare drum, that I never thought he would use. We played a tune

by Maceo Parker, and at the end of the tune Kev had a drum solo.

To say that he killed it would be an understatement. He got a standing ovation, no one gives a standing ovation to a drum solo.”

Besides music, O’Connell has created strong friendships at Saint Rose. Ciarmello said, “Over the past 3 years that I've known him I have always looked to follow his example, and I've seen so many others do the same. I only have a handful of people in my life that I trust and respect enough to take there opinion on things, whether it be music, family, girls, or life in general, and Kevin has and always will be one of those people.”

O’Connell offers some advice to those still in school, “don’t procrastinate while the opportunity is in front of you, and experience things as you can.”

His attitude, character, and dedication to music are sure to help him in his future, just as the music community at Saint Rose has benefited from him. Ciamello said, “Kevin is a leader. Over the past 3 years that I've known him I have always looked to follow his example, and I've seen so many others do the same.”

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Lindsay Goldberg

By SUNSHINE OSELLA Staff Writer Going into the Mental Health profession takes a lot of determination, hard work, and many committed years of education.

An individual embarking on this career path needs to be dedicated and passionate about the program. Saint Rose graduate student Lindsay Goldberg has shown excellence in all of these areas.

Goldberg grew up in Westchester county, about two hours south of Albany, where she attended Dobbs Fairy High School.

After High School, she went on to receive her undergraduate degree in psychology from SUNY Albany. Goldberg is now preparing to graduate from Saint Rose with a master’s degree in community mental health counseling.

“I was interested in counseling because I wanted a career that involved helping others and the community, it seemed like a good fit,” said Goldberg. She said that she chose Saint Rose because she liked the area and wanted to stay in Albany. Goldberg then heard that Saint Rose had a good counseling program and loved the community vibe after going to a large undergraduate school. She has excelled in the field of her choice, receiving a 4.0 GPA and the Honors in Mental Counseling Award.

Goldberg has been extremely involved at Saint Rose during her time here. As the Grad Assistant at the Counseling Center she has done a lot of programming. She organized the Stress Free Zone, Beat the Blues Day, and Wellness Wednesday. These events are widely popular and appreciated by students, with the Stress Free Zone drawing 500 or more students each semester it is offered.

Her other programs have helped bring awareness and support for many issues, including eating disorders, and made these sensitive

topics easier to address.

Alan Martell, Assistant Director of the Saint Rose Counseling Center, said, “Through Lindsay’s efforts, which have exceedingly gone above and beyond the general guidelines expected of graduate assistants, the Counseling Center has been made more visible, its staff and services more accessible, and its presence more appreciated.”

Goldberg also got involved with the Stop Lindsay Goldberg Abuse Grant.

The Stop Abuse Grant is a task force of faculty, incorporate the things she enjoys administration and students that into the work she does. Being surputs forward a grant to reduce rounded by a great friend support violence on campus. Goldberg network has helped her in all her co-founded the student branch programming.

Goldberg has enjoyed her time of the Stop Abuse Action Comat Saint Rose. She said, “It was mittee. Besides being involved as a wonderful experience. I liked an advocate on campus for these the close knit community.” Afimportant issues, Goldberg helps ter graduation, Goldberg plans with Admissions Workshops for to pursue her license for Mental the Counseling Department.

Health Counselor and she is lookMartell said, “For the past ing for a clinical job.

Her ultimate several years, Lindsay has been nothing short of amazing in her goal is to work in college counefforts to provide Saint Rose seling and programming because students with excellent program- that is what she enjoys the most.

“Lindsay is a rare commodity,” ming and in advocating for the said Martell. “She is an excepongoing education, awareness tional person with a wonderful and prevention of sexual and dowork ethic and is driven by her mestic violence against women.” determination to do for others, When Goldberg is not busy and does it well.

Wherever Lindmaking Saint Rose a better place, say ends up landing once gradushe enjoys cooking, music, and ation is complete, that place will spending time with friends. As be better because of her.” some of her programming has involved bake sales and concerts, she has had the opportunity to

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By IAN BENJAMIN Photo and Layout Editor Thomas LaRosa will be graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography and a minor in Art History.

Tom was the Vice President of the English Club in 2009-2010.

He joined the club soon taking a leadership position in order to try and resurrect the club. It has previously been disbanded due to lack of interest. In the club's most recent incarnation Tom tried to make it more “user friendly” and include a multitude of people who weren't necessarily English majors, but who at least had a “healthy appetite” for literature and the like.

Tom says he has had many interesting experiences while at Saint Rose, but one in particular stands out to him. That experience was the time he and friends drove out to Bennington, VT to visit friend and Saint Rose alum Zach Higgins who was then visiting from Ohio. They did not tell him they were coming; instead, they just showed up at a local playground and took pictures of themselves, sending them to Zach until he arrived. Tom says, “It’s always an interesting time when I have my friends around.”

Tom’s most trying time in college was during and after his Junior Review. He went into it “confident”, but after some not so stellar remarks he went into a malaise that took quite a bit of effort from which to rise.

When Tom is stressed he makes it a point to take try and hang out with his friends, whether watching a movie, going out to dinner or just staying in and playing games all night it helps him “take the edge off.”

Tom plans to take the fall semester off so he can work to save up money and apply for grad schools in the spring. Currently, the schools he is most interested in are the Maryland Institute College of Arts, the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, Columbia in Chicago, Ill. and Sage in Albany.

Tom would like to thank all those who have helped him to get where he is today saying, “I wouldn’t be here without the continued support of both my friends and family. Without them, I don't know where I'd be right now. Cassie, Adam, Dana, Jess, Shady...you guys are and always will be my best friends.”

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Education Grads Stay Optimistic in Face of Budget Cuts

By TERESA FARRELL Managing Editor Graduation time is here, and the St. Rose campus is buzzing with students finishing up exams, packing up their dorms, and getting ready to make that final walk across the stage to mark the end of their college careers. While this is a happy and exciting time for many, recent changes in state funding to areas like education are worrying some.

Governor Cuomo’s education budget cuts have recently given many administrators and school boards a run for their money—literally—with program cuts, staff reductions, consolidations and even school closings popping up across the state since the budget was passed early this year. Cuomo’s budget calls for education funding cuts to the tune of $1.5 billion, and many school districts are already feeling the strain.

In such a job market, some soon-to-be St. Rose grads are wondering what the future holds.

These policy changes have led many districts to reconsider spending policies and, in some cases, eliminate positions, from teacher’s aides to music and arts programs. In more extreme cases, schools are closing their doors due to lack of funding, and others are considering options like multi-age classrooms. Some local districts find teachers taking voluntary pay freezes to meet their districts’ budget mandates, and others are holding off on buying new equipment or cutting down positions for maintenance staff, bus drivers, cafeteria employees and others. These cuts also mean less hiring is being done, especially for beginner teachers.

“I certainly feel that education cuts across New York State are affecting all college students heading out into the work force,” said Stephanie Toniolo, an English Education 7-12 major and graduating St. Rose senior. “Obviously this means that people who have more experience working--not

college students--will have the bigger and better resume, and therefore the stronger chance at a position. I definitely have my concerns, being that I am one of the newcomers to the job market and certainly need to prove my place in the classroom.”

But despite funding cuts, Saint Rose students are approaching the uncertain future with positive, can-do attitude. Many feel that they have other options besides launching into a full-time position right away. “I'm just getting on sub lists and working wherever I can,” said Jillian Fenton, a SEED major and graduating St. Rose senior. Toniolo is employing a similar strategy. “Recently I have been substituting wherever I can in hopes of somehow finding a job with my connections,” she said. “I am getting a feel for the field and learning my strengths and weaknesses, looking in local newspapers, asking around, and keeping my eyes and ears open for any possible opportunities. I think this is just about all anyone can do at this point.”

In addition to maximizing their resources, some students are already gearing up to search for greener pastures. “I'm planning on going straight to grad school now, and when I finish that I'll be leaving New York so that I have a better chance of finding a job,” Fenton said. “I will move wherever I can get a job.”

The idea of committing to grad school full-time now, instead of waiting until after they land a job, is an appealing one for many students right now. Valeria Bianchi, an Earth Science Education 7-12 major and graduating senior at St. Rose, said that’s her plan. “With the job market being what it is, grad school seems like a great idea,” she said.

Even though the current job market may seem less than inviting, plenty of people are showing hope for an improvement. One reason for grads to be optimistic is that New York State has one of the highest educational standards

Governor Cuomo speaking about education cuts. in the nation. Some students feel that there are some serious advantages to practices like student teaching here, which helps prepare them for the full classroom experience and can provide excellent networking opportunities—all factors that can make a serious difference to employers, whether in New York State or elsewhere.

“I absolutely do [think it helped me],” said Fenton of her student teaching experience. “It allowed me to see not only the teaching part of things but also the business side of things, like budgeting, meetings, and testing.

I was also able to build a network of people so that I can get in with jobs and teaching and such.”

Most education majors, like Fenton, are required to complete two seven-week student teaching placements during their last semester of undergraduate work.

Toniolo said that she feels her student teaching experience was “extremely valuable and significant”, and it made her feel more comfortable looking for a job.

“I feel student teaching gave me a good perspective on what it is like to be in a classroom and have

full control,” she said. “More specifically, both placements gave me an idea of where I am at my strongest, in terms of which setting, and where I would be better suited. I am more aware and confident about what I need as a new teacher and where I am comfortable [because of that].”

Another reason for hope: if all goes as planned, there may be room for growth a few years down the road, after the initial eliminations are taken care of.

Cuomo called this budget “the first step toward building a new New York” in a public statement back in February, and it does focus on rewarding the higherperforming districts while weeding out those that lag behind. The Executive Budget has set aside $250 million to distribute to the schools who show the greatest improvement in student performance, and the same amount, additionally, to schools that “undertake long-term structural changes which reduce costs and improve efficiency,” according to a statement by the Governor’s Press Office. Incentives like these mean that while some schools are losing their funding, those that are

quick to reform or show improvements will reap the rewards— creating more opportunities in their districts down the road.

Some feel that education cuts are a mistake at best, and unsustainable at worst; many feel that funding might return once politicians come to the their senses.

“It’s a shame to see [education cuts] happen when politicians ask so much of younger generations,” said Chad Gamboa, a senior Communications major at St. Rose who holds an AA in Adolescent Education. “If you're going to ask youth to fight the problems of the future, give them the tools necessary to achieve that.”

Whether or not they are concerned about the job market as it stands today, Saint Rose students of any major are encouraged to take advantage of the College’s resources to plan their futures. The Career Center offers students a place to have resumes reviewed, search for jobs and internships, gain access to special events like seminars and lectures, and receive guidance from professionals. For more information, visit strose.edu/careercenter or find the Saint Rose Career Center on Facebook.

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Beltane: Honoring Spring the Pagan Way

By ADAM CLARK Contributing Writer The beginning of May means spiritual growth, fertility, and the turning of the seasons to a group of Capital Region pagans.

Last Saturday, a Beltane ritual was celebrated to honor the renewal that comes with spring.

The Pagan Alliance Church, a non-profit organization founded in 2007, held this ceremony in a rented space of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Albany.

Beltane is celebrated as one of the seven Sabbats in the pagan religion. Many pagans believe the rift between our world and the fae realm is closest, and so the fae are asked to join the ritual by crossing the veil after an offering of milk and honey.

The purpose of Beltane is to celebrate spiritual renewal, fertilization, and prosperity for the year to come.

The Beltane ritual proceeded through different events including the cleansing and blessing of participants, calling of the fae, lighting the fires of Beltane, and guided meditation. “People are starting to get more in touch with the earth,” said Cynthia Stebbins, “people need a bit more balance in their life.”

Cynthia Stebbins was responsible for the ritual’s organization and procedure on this occasion.

Stebbins has lived in the Pine Hills Neighborhood for 11 years as a stay at home mother taking care of her children. She is an active participant in the Church as a ritual leader and high priestess,

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being brought up in the various aspects of paganism since childhood.

The Church brings in people with “alternative lifestyles” according to Stebbins. Having no set belief systems one must follow, Paganism allows people to choose and follow their own paths. “[People] want somewhere they can go and express what they believe,” said Stebbins, “there are many paths to the truth, and we accept that there are many paths to the truth.”

Stephen Kress believes the pagan population within Albany is growing, attracting people from all ages and styles of life, “we’re very eclectic.”

Kress is the founder of what is now the Pagan Alliance Church and considers himself shamanic with his beliefs, based heavily in nature and Celtic practices.

“Most people don’t have a place to go,” said Kress, “to worship in any way and to learn the craft.”

According to Kress, pagans believe everyone is connected, including connection with the god and goddess. They do not worship their gods, but honor them.

Stebbins said spiritual growth is a change of behavior from a negative attitude to a positive attitude. “Taking responsibility for where you are in life, and what’s happening to you” said Stebbins “understanding how to take a bad experience and turn it into a good experience” Stebbins continued, “it’s up to you to change that.”

The spiritual process, according to Stebbins, takes different form with different people. People have been searching for opportunities for spiritual growth and encouraged to do so, as seen in this 1962 Rosaverian clip.

Many of the participants at the Beltane ritual did not want to be photographed, filmed, or interviewed for fear of exposure.

Kress said there is a large amount

College of Saint Rose 1962 Rosaverian article stressing spiritual growth. of bias within society against paganism. “[It] hasn’t gone away, just gone underground.”

SUNY Albany student Deborah Lawwill, a participant in the ritual, has been a pagan since a young age. “At first my parents were very upset I was into magick and wicca but accepted it after awhile.”

Dane Kirkland, present at the

ritual, once taught Christianity as a layperson for 50 years, until discovering paganism. “[I] wasn’t happy” said Kirkland “I couldn’t relate to it.”

Kirkland believes in balance, that if there is a god there must also be a goddess. “If you can believe it, it’s true.”

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By Dana Lenseth Contributing Writer A lot of kids dream of being a firefighter or a police man when they’re young, and Officer Nate Pendelton was no different. He grew up in the heart of Albany and now has eight years experience with the Albany Police Department. With his beat running throughout the Pine Hills neighborhood, Pendelton is one of the many officers working out of Center Station and keeping local streets safe.

Pendelton’s work is not just dedicated to watching the neighborhood of the Pine Hills; Pendelton has a passion for helping Albany’s city youth. In his job, Pendelton answers a lot of calls involving fighting kids. Ever since he switched to the day shift, he noticed that most of his calls have to do with juveniles, mostly at places like Albany High School, Saint Anne’s, and Hackett Middle School.

Pendelton said that his supervisors know he likes working with kids, so when an opportunity to help them comes up they know

they can come to him. This occurred about a year ago when Det. Lt. Kevin Connolly approached him about a new pilot project called To Reach and Connect.

To Reach and Connect (TRaC) is outlined by its mission statement “to reduce youth violence in the city of Albany.” Pendelton described it as a “bridge between youth and a lot of programs the city already has.”

“He’s a good man” said Connolly, and he already has an established presence in the community. When Pendelton and his partner, Ptl. Lawan Cancer, knocked on doors to see if there was an interest in the project, residents already knew and trusted them. TRaC was aimed at kids between the ages of 11 and 15 who were showing up on the Albany PD’s radar. In particular, the department saw a troubled group of Hackett middle schoolers they thought they could help. The list then grew when local schools, parole officers, and group homes told the department about kids who could benefit from TRaC. The department wanted to start channeling these kids’ negative

behaviors into more positive ones, said Connolly.

Of the group of kids they ended up recruiting, one was already enrolled in Albany High School, said Pendelton, and two were incoming freshmen. They soon realized, though, that the kids they knew needed help were located throughout the city.

Many parents were interested in getting their children involved in this project when Pendelton and Cancer began looking, but it took some convincing to make the kids want to be involved. Participation was completely voluntary for TRaC, and out of the 12 boys who started the program, eight finished successfully. According to Connolly, the program ensured that kids were lined up with Summer Youth Employment, enrolled and attended summer school, and made “sure where kids were staying on the straight and narrow.”

On a biweekly basis, participants attended a meeting with their families and, as they earned it, they were rewarded with special trips.

With the help of the Truancy Program in Albany, the kids were

Dana Lenseth Officer Nate Pendelton at at TRAC Picnic

able to tour UAlbany’s campus, go to the Great Escape, play laser tag, tour the Intrepid, take a boat ride to Ellis Island and see the Statue of Liberty. The “summer TRaC program has been the best program I’ve been affiliated with in my career,” said Sal Villa, Director of the Truancy Program.

TRaC began last April and ended sometime in September.

Originally, it was slated to last only until July, but it was extended so the boys would benefit throughout the summer.

Pendelton said TRaC was a time for kids to get exposed to positive community figures.

They got to “see that we’re actually people,” said Cancer. Cancer said he and Pendelton still get calls from kids who were in the program last summer just to let them know how they’re doing.

The most important aspect of TRaC, the coordinators said, was the consistency Pendelton and Cancer offered. If they said they were going to do something, they did it, said Megan Horan, the Director of Truancy Program Manager. Throughout the program, TRaC leaders encouraged kids to join sports and organizations at school. If the boys wanted to join football, the officers went to practices and games. The whole idea of TRaC was about preventative action, Pendelton said, if the boys had a reason to like going to school they would be more involved and less likely to get into more trouble in the future.

TRaC wanted to drive the message home that “there’s stuff out there to do besides hanging on the corner or getting into gangs,” said Cancer. At the end of the program, the coordinators had kids hugging and thanking them for the summer and “that never happens,” said Tina Martin, a parole officer for the Truancy Program.

It was the dynamic duo, said Horan speaking of Pendelton and Cancer’s partnership during TRaC. Villa stressed Pendelton and Cancer’s innate ability to

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connect with the kids in the program. To sum it up, Horan said, “Something that Sal always says is ‘in order to do the right job, you have to surround yourself with the right people.’ They were definitely the right officers.”

In a ceremony in February at the Palace Theatre, Pendelton was honored with a Community Service Award for his work with the children and families of Albany. Pendelton truly believes in the power of volunteerism. “I always try to make myself available,” said Pendelton. He volunteers on his own, he said, not just through the police department, and said that’s never going to stop.

Now that TRaC has ended its first pilot run, all of the program’s facilitators would love to see another session this summer. However, current budgeting concerns have them thinking it might not be an option this year. Pendelton said he’s always thinking of ways to improve upon the program for the department, in particular developing TRaC for girls. Connolly said the TRaC model could work for girls as well as boys and that the program does not have to be gender based. The problem, though, is that it’s “difficult to add programming” right now, said Connolly. TRaC has not necessarily been taken off the table for this spring, but there are a number of obstacles to overcome before reinstating it this year. Between Continued on page A11

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union procedures, manpower issues, and budget concerns, (Pendelton recalled TRaC being on a “shoestring budget” last year) it is unclear if TRaC will definitely happen again this year. “You have great programs and sometimes you can’t always follow through because of funding,” said Horan.

TRaC may not be in session at this point, but Pendelton isn’t exactly bored right now. His most recent endeavor with Albany kids is called Project LEADership (Legal Education And Decision Making). This is a gang prevention program geared toward fifth graders. It was founded by the U.S. Attorney General and now the Albany PD, Sheriff’s department, and State Police are all involved. The kids learn through role playing scenarios that the students act out themselves.

Pendelton works with a class of fifth graders at Giffen Memorial Elementary School in Albany. The fifth graders have had the opportunity to speak with ex gang members who have served jail time. This isn’t the first time these students have had interaction with gangs, though. “They’re not immune to what’s going on,” said Pendelton, many of the kids have brothers or cousins in gangs.

Despite already being exposed to that side of gang life, Pendelton said “the kids are very open” to the lessons of Project LEADership. Whenever Pendelton asks for volunteers almost every hand in the room goes up. “At least 90 percent of the class are active participants,” he said.

Sue Thomas is Pendelton’s fifth grade class’s teacher. She doesn’t know Pendelton that well on a personal level, but she likes the way he handles the class. The very first day, Thomas said, Pendelton walked in and addressed any negativity the kids might be predisposed to have against police officers. ‘I’m not the bad guy,’ he told them.

Thomas said the kids love having Pendelton in the classroom.

Pendelton impressed Thomas because he “only comes when he’s off duty so he doesn’t leave his staff short.” Even though he’s off duty, he usually wears his uniform when he visits, which Thomas thinks makes a bigger impression on the fifth graders.

The message must be making its way home, Thomas said.

Some of the students have clearly had talks at home about Project LEADership with their parents, and subsequently made a connection that Pendelton knows someone in their family. The students don’t sugarcoat their experiences when they share in class, Thomas said. If they have had an experience with the other side of the law, they are more than willing to share with the group.

“He embodies the community policing philosophy of the Albany police department,” Connolly said of Pendelton. Pendelton handles all of this praise and recognition with great humility. To Pendelton, it’s all about the kids and trying “to inspire and let them see they can do positive things.”

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Farewell Pine Hills Post Office

By CHLOE MISTER Contributing Writer Fifty years after it first started serving the neighborhood, the Pine Station post office on Yates Street shut down this weekend with no fanfare, no so long, and now, no more Larry.

The end of an era here was precipitated, in part, by the escalation of an online environment that has threatened the U.S. Postal Service.

Monday, residents and box users who relied on the very local site were now forced to choose between the New Scotland and Stuyvesant Plaza post offices.

The 176 post office box holders here will be transferred uptown to Stuyvesant, almost three miles west of a branch known for its pedestrian traffic.

For many of the local residents the demise of the South Allen site isn’t just about them losing a place to pick up and drop off their mail, it’s about losing a piece of the community.

For some it was a surprise, coming to the post office one day two weeks ago to find a notice in their P.O. Box that the post office would close on April 30.

“This is a neighborhood post office. There are many people that run businesses out of their homes and they come almost daily to the post offices. Those are the people who are in trouble,” said Athena Lord.

Athena has lived in Pine Hills for more than 50 years, just four blocks away from the Pine Station. She attended meetings on the closing and wrote letters of protest to both New York senators Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand.

Another regular customer brings daily mail from Albany High School over to the Pine Station.

“We generate tons of mail that goes home to tons of students.

It’s very inconvenient for people in the neighborhood,” said Mary Ann Hammond.

Many of the residents share the

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Chloe Mister Sign on the front of the Post Office door. same complaint about the inconvenience of the closing of the post office. However, for many their concern is for the elderly who frequent the post office because it is convenient and for many a short walk from home. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, some 14 percent of the Pine Hills population is comprised of residents 65 and older.

“What are some of the elderly people going to do?” said Carla Silverstein. “I’m very upset I just opened a box in January. They are taking away everything in this neighborhood. First they closed the Delaware post office, now this one.”

Alberta Wakefield, who walks with a cane and doesn’t live in the neighborhood, has always driven to the Pine Station because of its convenience but also because of the service she receives there.

Wakefield also participated in the letter writing campaign to stop the closing of the post office.

“This is the only one I come to,” said Wakefield.

Although the United States Post Office said that the comments would be reviewed and taken into consideration when

choosing which post offices would be closing, residents were still left feeling as if they had been kept out of the loop.

“I just came one day and there was a sign on the door saying it was closing,” said Lord.

As of now there are no plans for the space that the post office occupies. Tony Lounello, coowner of BMT Realty, the realtors that own the building, is also disappointed that the post office is closing.

“We wish they would stay.

Our office is right above the post office. We would love if they stayed. It brings traffic to the neighborhood which we love as business owners,” said Lounello.

Even though the decision is final, as emphasized in the poster inside the station, neighborhood residents are still mourning the end of what has been a central piece of the community. Larry Currier, the postal worker who for years served daily customers, stopped working at the window a few months ago.

“It’s more of a personal thing,” Hammond said. “It’s a nice little gem. I wish they would reconsider.”

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Peanut butter and jelly takes three ingredients; peanut butter, jelly, and bread. So it’s no wonder why this was the choice of the PB and Jams event on Thursday, May 5, 2011. “[It’s] the easiest snack to make,” said Myles Clendenin, event coordinator. For two hours, Saint Rose students put together sandwich after sandwich surpassing their goal of 100 sandwiches with 190. These sandwiches were delivered to the Capital City Rescue Mission.

The Office of Intercultural Leadership helped support this event by providing some of the supplies needed for success.

In addition, donations by Price Chopper and Clendenin himself helped make the event a success.

“By completing this program, [we] will teach our mentees about leadership on campus as well as…within the community,” said Clendenin in a letter asking for donations.

This event began at this school year’s Reach Out Saint Rose Day back in September. “It was a small, but great experience because there are a lot of people

who need food,” said Myles. ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, and Native American), under Intercultural Leadership, is focused on the community and helping others. ALANA shows the “values of community service in Albany and the importance of helping those in need,” said Clendenin.

Chrissy Schlegel and Casey Brant helped set up for this event in the basement of the Sanctuary. Schlegel said she would like to see more food drives like this is general with easy-to-makefoods and to get the word out more. Regarding the frequency of such events, Bryant said the area should hold “more than one a year since a lot of people in Albany need it.”

Some made their own sandwiches, while some were made in an assembly line. Either way, 190 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were made and delivered.

Perhaps the success of this event will provide motivation for more events like this on campus. These events give students opportunities to help others without committing to a certain time. Students were able to step in between classes, make a sandwich, and leave with a satisfied feeling.

Kelly Pfeister A student volunteers at last Thursday’s PB and Jams event.

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PB and Jams a Great Success On Thursday, May 5, PB and Jams was held to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to local shelters to feed those who need a meal. The event was a great success, with those in attendance making 190 sandwiches for a great cause.

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Students help make sandwiches for the hungry.

Kelly Pfeister Lending a helping hand to the hungry.

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Kelly Pfeister Setting aside some time to help the hungry.

Lori Blosser, Myles Clendenin and volunteers at last Thursday’s PB and Jams event.

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A Timely Second Glance:

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

By CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor At a time where a lot of students, particularly those graduating, are feeling a little unsure about the future, I would suggest re-watching a classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The John Hughes film holds a lot of ideas that hold true for young people everywhere. Under all the stress and anxiety we may be feeling, Ferris Bueller reminds us all to stop and smell the roses.

Matthew Broderick stars as title character Ferris Bueller, a graduating senior who decides to play hooky from school one day,

and feigns sickness for his unsuspecting parents. His neurotic best friend, Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) are roped into his plans, much to the dismay of Ferris’ jealous sister, Jeanie (Jennifer Grey). All the while Ferris and friends are carousing around Chicago, Principal Ed Rooney suspects something is afoot, and tries to bring the over-confident Ferris back down to earth, with little success.

If you’ve never had the pleasure to see this film before, it does a fantastic job of satirizing typical high school life, and all the stereotypes that come with it.

Whether it be Grace the secretary Mia Sara as Sloane Peterson, Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller, and Alan Ruck as Cameron Frye in 1986’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Promotional poster for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

describing students as, “sportos and motor heads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies…” or a that girl in economics class that just loves to hear herself talk, the movie touches on all of those cases without being cliché, but rather genuinely funny. Ben Stein is truly unforgettable as the economics teacher, because we’ve all had “that guy.” The film takes every notion about high school life and makes a great joke out of it, while making it incredibly relatable.

John Hughes could not have done a better job in casting his roles. Broderick manages to create an incredibly self-confident character without making him unlikable. The audience roots for Ferris the whole time. Jennifer Grey gives a great performance as the jealous sibling, constantly looked over in favor of her brother. Her constant pouting and mounting anger really adds to the overall humor. There’s even a cameo from Charlie Sheen as a drug addict. It’s like he knew or something. Overall, each performance is “winning.”

One of the more obvious themes presented in the movie is that of carpe diem, or seizing the day. Though the characters will eventually be separated, they make the most of the time they have together. Ferris and his partners in crime decide to live for the moment, so “borrow” a Ferrari, dine at the finest restaurants under assumed names and even take over a parade. Though the average person would never get themselves involved in such situations, the movie uses them to show that life is short, so you need to make the most of your time and cherish every minute of it.

Perhaps one of the best things about the film is that its central characters create a great balance, thematically speaking. At one end of the spectrum lie Cameron and Jeanie, the two characters who are constantly worried about rules and stress over everything. At the other end, Ferris and Sloane provide the characters that are laid back and don’t constantly agonize about life. The film challenges the audience to

find a happy medium between these two sets of characters. No one can be like Ferris and always throw caution to the wind, but in the same token it’s not healthy to constantly have your stomach in knots like Cameron.

In the end, Ferris Buller’s Day Off is more than just a typical high school flick. There are a lot of genuine teenage problems presented, but also a lot of universal themes too. The film manages to satirize the overly dramatic lives of high school students, while at the same time remains sensitive to their issues. If you take away anything from the film, just realize that although there is a lot of uncertainty in life, you always have to take a step back and relax.

Things always work themselves out in the end, so it’s no use to get overly stressed about them.

Wherever life takes you, just remember, “Life moves pretty fast.

If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

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The Golden Knights Dance Club Spring Showcase On Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. the Golden Knights Dance Club began their annual Spring showcase in St. Joseph's Auditorium to a full crowd. the event included routines in hip-hop, lyrical, jazz and salsa. There was also a guest appearance by the ALANA Steppers.

Kait Rooney Left-to-right: Jessica Horan, Michelle Fazio, Megan Caffrey (center), Julian Galimo, Stephanie Lacker, Taylor Darby

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Kait Rooney Left-to-right: Dana Marie Iannizzotto, Stephanie Lacker, Jenna Sam, Michelle Fazio, Taylor Darby, Megan Caffrey, Julian Galimo, Jessica Horan

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The Stress-Free Zone: Puppies, Ice Cream, and Massage On Thursday, May 5, 2011 The College of Saint Rose hosted the "Stress-Free" zone in the main lounge of the EAC. The event included free food, dog petting, massages and coloring.

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Answers to this week’s Word Search can be found on The Chronicle website: http://www.strosechronicle.com

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Freshmen Perspective Some Parting Thoughts

By CHRIS SURPRENANT A&E Editor As my freshman year of college comes to a close, I must say that I’ve learned a lot during my time here, and not only academically.

Eating habits, living arrangements, friendships and opinions have all changed thanks to this fine institution of higher learning.

In the long run, what we’ve experienced as freshmen will shape us into who we are as sophomores next year, and beyond.

I recall writing a few pieces about how college food completely turned my appetite upside-down. The food at college was not at all like anything I was used to, and for a while, that got to me. Now, as the year comes to a close, I’ve found that I’m still alive! Sure, it was a bumpy road along the way, filled with quesadilla after quesadilla, but in the end it all worked out. We learned to adapt. Heck, if a lot of us didn’t like the food, I’m guessing we were able to fight the “freshman fifteen” and win. I’d call that an accomplishment.

I would also like to call another victory for the freshmen, as many of us survived our firstever roommate. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m very proud that I was able to spend seven-plus months with a complete stranger without being driven up a wall. Getting to know people at college can be tough enough, let alone having to share a closet-sized room with someone you barely know. But, living in such close quarters can often be a good thing. You get to know your roommate really well because you have to share everything. Probably the greatest lesson learned here is that sharing is caring; how cliché, yet how true.

Parents do know what they’re talking about.

In a time where we were uprooted from everything we knew, and plopped in a place that was

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Calendar of Events This is the final Calendar of Events for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Tuesday, May 10 FINAL EXAM DAY 3 8 – 9 p.m. Yoga Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary Wednesday, May 11 Last Day of Final Exams 5 – 5:30 p.m. Catholic Mass Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary Thursday, May 12 10 a.m. Dormitory Halls close for the summer SUMMER BREAK BEGINS! Friday, May 13 Saturday, May 14 10 a.m. 2011 Commencement Times Union Center.

1:15 p.m. 2011 Commencement Reception Campus Green.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sandman Garden Dedication Alumni Garden,

St. Joseph 3rd Floor Landing.

4 – 6 p.m. NYSMTA Awards Concert Massry: Picotte Recital Hall.

Sunday, May 15 3 – 4 p.m. Empire State Youth Orchestra Concert Massry: Picotte Recital Hall.

Editor Chris Surprenant with a special friend. completely foreign to us, we had to make some new friends. While it’s always exciting to go out and meet new people, a lot of us have friends that we could never abandon. All of us had heard that once we left for college, we’d be leaving our friends as well, possibly for good. Whoever started that vicious rumor would be greatly disappointed. There is no rule that says you have to abandon everyone you once knew in favor of new college friends. If you have true friends, you’ll never lose them. If you have a hard time holding on to people, I might suggest a child leash; those seem to be pretty effective.

In college, we meet many, many different people, all from different backgrounds.

The friends we make will vary in race, ethnicity, beliefs, etc. I’ve found that that is not at all a bad thing. I’ve learned that there are a lot of different opinions and ideas circulating throughout campus, and that we have to embrace them. It’s the great mix of ideas

that make the world go ‘round.

Everyone has their opinions, and not everyone is going to agree all the time. Be it a movie review or current world events, every single person on this earth is going to have a different attitude, so we all just need to accept that and move on.

In closing, I would like to say that this year should be looked at as a great success for all freshmen. We’ve accomplished so much, learned a lot about the world, and we’re better people because of college. No matter how we do on finals, no matter our grades, we’ve definitely learned something (that’s what we’ll tell our parents). Be it bad or good, the lessons we’ve learned this year will shape who we become in the future, and we should use this time to our advantage. As freshman year closes, and sophomore year begins, we’ll still keep growing, and next year, we’ll have a whole other perspective.

If you have an upcoming event you would like to see in our weekly Calendar of Events, please do not e-mail Ian Benjamin as he will enjoying one of his last summer vacations. You'll have to hold onto it until next year. Sorry.

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Letters to the Editor A note: Letters to the Editor are solely a reflection of their authors’ opinions are not a representation of the position or beliefs of any member of The Chronicle unless otherwise expressed.

I would like to comment on the Rose Rock article, and how there wasn't any positive feedback mentioned. As a member of the Rose Rock committee, I can speak for everyone when I say we (the 15 members plus Sophia) worked hard to put that event together. Students need to remember that it was administration, not SA or any students, that moved Rose Rock indoors. It was just as hard on us as it was for students, since we had to plan events for indoors rather than outside, and I think it's ridiculous that people were taking the blame out on SA and Sophia, which was both un-

called for and disrespectful. We even changed our theme to "The Gym Is NOT What We Aimed For," a sign showing that we were displeased as well.

Yes, there were the students who walked in and walked right out, saying things like "this is lame" and "a waste of time."

However, students like myself and my friends had fun anyway, playing in the bounce house and dancing and singing along to The Meishlunday in the front row.

I also had the pleasure of meeting Cute Is What We Aim For, as well as having a full on conversation with It's Not Over. The bands

played great, and I loved all the music. And although I missed Cute Is What We Aim For's set because of my orchestra concert, which I think was a conflict in itself scheduling wise, I heard they put on a great show, and everyone who was there enjoyed it.

As much as I also wish the event could have been outdoors, I wish the Chronicle could have at least mentioned the students, like myself, who made the best of the situation.

Amanda Daley

On Thursday, May 5, 2011 The Chronicle staff held a very windy whiffleball tournament to raise money for a local charity. The event went well and a large amount of funds were raised.

Assistant Editor Marissa Crary has really good aim.

Letter from the Editor This letter is in response to a letter by James Horner entitled, “A Satirical Response” published in the May 3 issue.

James,

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I appreciate your complete and utter bashing of the publication we work hard to put out for our school for almost 12 hours every Sunday. You make it seem as if we do absolutely nothing each week and that I only won a Community Service award because of my title and my apparent close mindedness, and not because of my dedication of hours and personal time to making sure the school is informed each week of events on campus and so called "random and useless" events going around in the city in which our college is located. Since you speak of fact checking in your letter to the editor, let me just inform you of why these events are in the paper and why we aren't able to cover each and every single event happening on campus. We have a news writing staff consisting of 5, maybe 6 writers including editors, most of which are freshmen new to journalism. This means that each week we can only have that many events covered by our staff, and most weeks not all of them can write a story so we get even less. What this means is that not all 30 events happening on campus in a given week can be written about in the paper. If you read the paper thoroughly each and every week as you say in your letter, you would see that we have an extremely detailed calendar of events that states the day, time, and location of basically every event happening on campus so the students can attend as they please. Also, underneath the weekly calendar is a note from Ian Benjamin in which he asks all campus groups and students to inform him of any/all events they are planning to hold in the future.

But you must know this since you are such an avid reader, correct?

Now to address the "random and useless" events happening around

the city of Albany. These are stories written by Professor Cailin Brown's Journalism classes. She offers these stories to us so that we can include more diversity of subjects in the paper and not solely the College of Saint Rose. This gives the people of the city and neighborhood a feeling of connection to the college instead of us just being here and taking up a block in their home town. These events are sent to us via e-mail.

So in turn, our staff and the students in the class will cover these events as any other normal newspaper would do. Also, it gives STUDENT journalists a chance to have their work published in an effort to help them build a resume for the future. Lastly, the idea of having us fact check like the big newspapers do is simply outlandish. The big newspapers have a division of about 30-40 people who are paid very well to fact check each article. We unfortunately don't have this resource at our disposal and if we did that would make our job that much easier. We are a student publication, keyword being student.

This means that up and coming learning journalists will make a mistake from time to time. And again, if you are such an avid reader of the paper, you would see that when a mistake has been made we are quick to correct it and address the mistake in a large box in the following weeks paper. I find it ironic that you tell us that we need to work on our reporting and fact checking when you yourself did absolutely no fact checking of your own. Not to mention that every single article you mentioned in your letter were completely opinion pieces or letters to the editor, making them completely void from being fact checked. Maybe next time you want to bash something, you should look a little further than the first page.

Sincerely, Rich Aviles

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Patriotism at its Finest: Rivals Come Together Professional sports once again brings the country together as one

By THOMAS STAMAS Staff Writer Top of the ninth, two outs, two runners on, tie game, and the hated Mets are threatening to disappoint the Philly faithful.

During this point of the game, one would expect the fans at Citizens Bank Park to be on the edge of their seats as they hope their Phillies can hold off the rival Mets.

But fans were in fact standing, applauding, waving towels, and chanting U-S-A continuously as the news of Osama bin Laden’s death quickly spread around the stadium.

The game quickly became second priority as the fans realized this monumental moment

in American history. The man behind the attacks that struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, was finally captured and killed.

During highlights of the game, you can see fans staring at their phones as they read the news either from the internet, or text messages. And as the news quickly spread like wildfire, everyone in Philadelphia had something else to root for other than their Phillies.

This showed yet another example of how sports can bring people together because of a national event. Think back to the baseball and football games played shortly after 9/11 occurred.

They could have easily been cancelled and that day could have

been used to mourn and reflect, but the games were played, and it brought us together like nothing ever could. It gave us a moment to come together as citizens of this country, and it gave those players and teams a chance to honor those that were fallen.

Also, who could forget the first game the New Orleans Saints played at the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina? It was played one of NFL’s biggest stages: Monday Night Football.

It was a game between two division rivals, and any fan watching could easily see that the Falcons stood no chance that night.

The Saints were united as a team, playing for a city they love, playing to give the New Orleans crowd something to cheer for and

A Philles fan discovering the news of the death of Osama bin Laden.

Associated Press Fans react to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden during last Sunday’s Mets-Philles game. be proud of. That night, everyone was a fan of the Saints.

There also doesn’t need to be tragedy or triumph over another country to simply feel united because of sports. This past summer, the US soccer team played a very emotional game in the FIFA World Cup tournament against Algeria. The US needed to win the game in order to move on to the last 16.

Precious time ticked away, and with just a few minutes left, lightening struck. Landon Donovan scored the game winning goal and secured the United States a place in the next round. Now I for one don’t follow soccer, but seeing that goal scored live gave me the chills.

I can still recall exactly what the announcer said once the goal was scored, and I remember jumping off of my couch in excitement. This was just yet another example of sports giving our country a sense of unity.

Sports has an uncanny way of bringing people together and also giving people something to believe in. Some may see only

the bad light of sports; they see the bitter rivalries and the hostility of clashing fans. But you can also see the camaraderie, and this clearly showed once again during the Phillies-Mets game on May 1.

If the fans in Philadelphia can, for a moment, forget about a heated game against their hated rival despite it coming right down to the final innings and take a moment to rejoice and celebrate a national triumph, then it clearly shows what matters most.

Despite Philadelphia and New York being rival cities, they share a common bond as with every other city in the country. All of those teams play in the same league, and face the same flag before every game, and hear the same song to honor their country.

This showing of patriotism was just another reminder as to how powerful sports can be. The fans in Philadelphia, no matter who they were rooting for that night, all had something to cheer for as they stood out of their seats, chanting U-S-A, united together under one flag.

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The College of Saint Rose will be having a fundraiser for the men’s basketball team.

By SCOTT LAWSON Sports Editor For the thirteenth straight year, the Annual Saint Rose Golf Outing is approaching . The event is being held at the Albany Country Club and is being run for one sole purpose: to raise money for the Saint Rose Men’s Basketball team.

Every five years, a team is permitted to make an international trip, giving athletes and opportunity to play in tournaments, and showcase their skills at the international level, and have a cultural and educational experience of a lifetime.

The idea came from Coach Brian Beaury, and with the help of those on and off campus, the event runs like a well-oiled machine according to Assistant

Coach Mike Long “Through the extreme hard work of Stephanie Lamphere, the Director of Special Events at St. Rose as well as all the hard work and generosity of Todd Slingerland '87, CEO of Capital & Financial Planning. There are also a number of volunteers on the Planning Committee who give of their time every year to help put this event on,” said Long.

The event has grown throughout the years; both attendance and the money raised for the team has increased at a steady pace. In previous years, approximately $13,000 to $18,000 dollars has been raised for the team to make their summer trip.

The event is open to anyone who wants to come, not just golfers. Beginners and people who have been playing golf for

a while are both encouraged to come. A single golfer can enter by paying $225 and a foursome can enter by paying $900. The charge covers the cost of playing, lunch and dinner. Also, there is a $75 fee for those who do not wish to golf. This will get them “Party on the Green” access, meaning they can have dinner and also participate in the both silent and live auctions, and a raffle to win a Samsung 43’’ flat screen TV. “It is very well run and the participants certainly get a lot for the money they spend that day plus the help they give to our program.

I encourage any and all to come out and join the fun,” says Coach Long.

The event is scheduled for Monday, May 23rd.

Golden Knights Continue to Succeed in Outdoor Season

By JACKSON WANG Staff Writer The Saint Rose Track and Field team has picked up where they left off during the indoor season, breaking records. So far this outdoor season, the Golden Knights have broken over ten records in both the men’s and women’s program.

“We'd love to take the credit as coaches, but it's really all due to the athletes’ hard work over many months of training,” said Andrew Rickert, assistant coach for the Golden Knights. “We have some fine young talent who are coming in and getting it done from the get-go.”

The most recent record broken was the women’s triple jump by Freshman Soroya Hudson with leap of 38 feet and 11.75 inches at Penn Relays. This not only set

a new school record, but it also qualified Hudson for the NCAA championship in May. “My performance only confirms that my goals for the season are still possible and I just need to continue training hard and remaining healthy as possible,” said Hudson.

Hudson also set two other school records as well. She set a new school record in the 100-meter hurdles, as well as, she was a member of the 4x200 relay that also set a new school record.

“I was very happy about the 4x200 relay record because my teammates and I were competing against top division one colleges while at Penn Relays,” said Hudson.

The 4x200 relay wasn’t the only relay record broken on the women’s side, at Penn Relays a new women’s 4x400 relay record

was set by, junior Bethany Norris, sophomore Katie DiBello, freshman Bridget Buckley, and freshman Jessica Razy.

“They've exceeded our expectations,” said Rickert. “I never would've predicted that women's 4x4 record from 1994 would've fallen and then, ‘BAM’ it's gone.”

On the men’s side, junior Macky Lloyd continues to set new records. At Penn Relays, Lloyd shattered the 3000-meter steeplechase record with a time of 9:11. Senior Tyler Gantz also set a new school record in the 800-meter with a time of 1:52 at Princeton.

“Setting the 800m record was huge for me because it was the fastest I had run in that distance since winning the conference championship in 2010,” said Gantz.

Gantz is also a member of the

Distance Medley relay team that set a new school record with a time of 10:16 at Penn Relays along with fellow teammates, junior Ryan Saunders, sophomore Mike Corrado, and junior Macky Lloyd.

“I would like to thank all the help I have gotten from my training group at practice, my coaches, and the trainers in preparing me to be ready to run well this season,” Gantz added.

Many other athletes have also had a successful season so far, like sophomore Briana Delbene beating her own mark in the Hammer throw by nearly five meters.

Also, freshmen Bridget Buckley, in the hurdles, and Megan Fuchs, in the javelin, had strong starts to their collegiate career so far.

The Golden Knights have battle many injuries this season, especially on the men’s side. Mike

Corrado suffered a season ending injury during in the final straight away of his race at Penn Relays.

“It will be tough on the men's team due to a large number of injuries, but there is no reason why a few surprises can carry us along,” said Rickert. “On the women's side, there is no reason to believe we can't really build off previous finishes.”

Coach Rickert is hoping the NE-10 championship will help more athletes improve on their marks and hopefully get more athletes on a plane to California for the NCAA championships later this month.

“We're six years into the reincarnation of our program and yet the records continue to fall,” said Rickert. “We've yet to level off; it's just so rewarding to see the growth continue year after year after year.”