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Father Chris at a Reach Out Saint Rose location with a Saint Rose student.
Father Chris Moving on From Saint Rose By LaUren SearS News Editor After serving the campus community for a quarter century,
Rev. Chris DeGiovine, is leaving Saint Rose. He currently is the Dean of Spiritual Life and Chaplain at the College. DeGiovine will be serving as the pastor at St.
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By Conor Shea Executive Editor
Students were up early this past weekend to participate in the 18th year of Reach Out Saint Rose, and as always they came
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Environmental Science Now a Possible Major See page A4
Iron Sky Review See page B11
Fantasy Football Advice See page D18
A Q&A with President Stefanco See page A8
How Rumble Strips Could Save Lives See page C4
New York Giants Season Preview See page D19
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immigration reform President Obama has delayed immigration reform that he promised to push through.The reforms would help the 11 million illegal immigrants in the US with changes to visa rules, better border security, and options for citizenship.The White House has stated that the reforms have been delayed until after the mid-term elections.
death Sentence for rapists Seven Afghan men have allegedly kidnapped and gang raped four women who were returning from a wedding to Kabul. The men dressed as police officers during the attack. The trial lasted two-and-a-half hours. Afghan President Hamid Karzai supports the death sentences. However, the men still have the option to appeal.
The US Sues Bank of america Two lawsuits have been filed by the US Justice Department and the Security and Exchange Commission against the Bank of America. The lawsuits concern $850 million dollars’ worth of mortgage back securities. The Justice Department claims that the bank willfully mislead investors. The Bank of America has denied these charges.
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asteroid to Fly Past earth NASA says that Asteroid RC 2014 will pass over New Zealand. The large asteroid poses no threat to earth as it is passing 25,000 miles away. The asteroid will be too far away to see with the naked eye, but those who have telescopes will be able to. NASA says that the asteroid is expected to pass by earth again eventually.
Scottish independence The result of the Scottish Referendum is too close to call, campaigners said. A recent poll said that Yes Scotland has pulled into the lead. As it currently stands, 51 percent of voters said they will vote for Scotland’s independence, while 49 percent will vote no. The vote is scheduled for Sept. 18.
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In Brief Watervliet Teen Charged in Home Invasion Burglary
Nineteen-year-old Jordan Gleason of 805 Sixth St. in Watervliet is the second person charged in the August 25 home invasion burglary that took place at 2627 Third St. Gleason is charged with the felony of first degree burglary. He was arrested by Watervliet police at Sullivan County Com-
munity College, where he attends. Gleason allegedly had a firearm during the robbery but no firearm was found during his arrest. Gleason was arraigned in the Colonie Justice Court Tuesday and sent to the Albany County Correctional Facility without bail.
A future court appearance is pending. The woman injured in the robbery has been sent home to continue her recovery after being treated at Albany Medical Center The third and final suspect in the burglary remains unidentified.
Missing Albany Senior Citizen Found Donald Woodward, 86, of Albany went missing on Sept. 4 after he walked to a grocery store in Menands from his home at Lindbergh Avenue. Woodward is believed to be suffering from early stage demen-
tia which may have contributed to his disappearance. Woodward was found in a wooded area of Albany’s 100 block of Broadway on Sept. 6. He was unhurt and alert when the authorities found him.
After being treated by medical personnel, Woodward was transported to Albany Medical Center to be evaluated further.
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Greenburg, and NBA analyst Mike Fratello, all of whom will be the primary speakers. The cost for a reservation is $100 per person, and can be made by contacting Rene LeRoux at 518-877-5170 or via email at jaryla@aol.com. At least 400 attendees are expected to turn up by the organizer.
Jim Boeheim will be among the coaches speaking.
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Calendar of Events Tuesday, September 9th 5 p.m. Yoga for Employees Hubbard Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Spectrum St. Joseph’s Hall 8 p.m. Doctor Adrienne Davis Presents: The Jurisprudence and Justice of Black Reparations St Joseph’s Auditorium Wednesday, September 10th 2 p.m. Natural Science Colloquium Touhey Forum 3:30 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals Massry: PRH 7 p.m. Board Games Club Albertus Hall 103 7:30 p.m. CDAEYC General Meeting Albertus Hall 301 7:30 p.m. Colleges Against Cancer Meeting Albertus Hall 210 8 p.m. Knights of Service Meeting Albertus Hall 302 9 p.m. Karate Club Practice Lima Confernce Room 9:30 p.m. ALANA Steppers Practice EAC Rm 110 Thursday, September 11th 5:30 p.m. SEB Meeting St. Joseph’s Hall 8:30 p.m. Identity Lima Confernce Room 9:15 p.m. Knightz in Motion Dance Practice EAC Room 110 9:30 p.m. ALANA Steppers Practice Lima Confernce Room Saturday, September 13th 10 a.m. The Fifth Annual Moving Message Walk Campus Green 3 p.m. Knightz in Motion Dance Practice EAC Rm 110
Monday, September 15th 10 a.m. Fall Activities Fair Campus Green 1 p.m. Food Truck: Wandering Dango:Cannoli Truck Campus Green 8 p.m Outside the Box Meeting Albertus Hall 206 9:15 p.m. ALANA Steppers Practice EAC Rm 110
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Famous Basketball Coaches To Visit Saint Rose A handful of the most wellknown and successful basketball coaches of all time will be visiting Saint Rose on Sept. 27. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees will be able to listen to and speak with Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, Kentucky’s John Calipari, Florida’s Billy Donovan, current ESPN analyst Seth
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Environmental Science Now a Possibility at Saint Rose By LAUREN SEARS News Editor After four years of planning and seeing an interest among potential students at Saint Rose, the College has added a new environmental science degree. Students can now major in Environmental Science. The College announced this right before the beginning of the 2014-15 academic year. “The Environment Science major fills a gap in the curriculum. Environmental science is now offered in many high schools and is a popular major at peer institutions," says Dr. Jacqueline Smith. She has been at Saint Rose since 2006. The major offers two different concentrations, geoscience and ecology. “The key to developing a major that we were happy with was deciding to offer two tracks, geoscience and ecology. Once we achieved that breakthrough in 2013, it took about a year to finalize the proposal and get approval from the College, the Board of Trustees, and finally the NYS Ed-
By Conor Shea Executive Editor Some changes and additions are being made to Neil Hellman Library, and the students of Saint Rose might just find them surprising. The faculty and staff of the Neil Hellman campus library have been working for quite some time to change and improve their facility, all for the benefit of the students. Unlike public libraries, the Saint Rose campus library has a user base of predominantly younger individuals, and as such the changes being made are targeted at that demographic. Last year the Saint Rose Director of Library Services, Andrew Urbanek, worked with his staff to found a student library advisory committee. The goal of the committee was to get a pulse on what it is students wanted from their
ucation Department,” said Smith. “We’re fortunate to have a group of professors with interest and experience in environmental science, including Dr. Paul Benzing and Dr. Harvey Alexander, both ecologists, and Dr. Stephanie Maes, Dr. Eric Eslinger, and me, all geologists with background and/or research interests in water resources and environmental geology,” says Smith. Students regardless of concentration, take courses in biology, environmental science, environmental geology, chemistry, and physics at the beginning of the major. As students progress, they will also take upper level courses in oceanography, hydrogeology, environmental technology, ecology, environmental ethics, and quantitative analysis, says Dr. Smith. Students who choose to concentrate in geoscience will go further into the geology side of environmental science. They will take courses that will educate them on earth materials, groundwater, and surface processes. Students
who concentrate in ecology will focus on the biology side of environmental science. Courses include microbiology, comparative animal physiology, an additional ecology course, and another upper-level chemistry course, says Smith. There is a difference between majoring in Biology with an ecology concentration versus majoring in Environmental Science with an ecology concentration. “In contrast to the Biology degree with an ecology concentration, the Environmental Science degree integrates the geosciences (environmental geology and aqueous systems) with ecology and does not require organic chemistry or genetics,” says Smith. By offering the Environmental Science major at the College, it helps enhance the sciences that already have degree/degree programs. “Environmental Science is interdisciplinary by design and by necessity. The major will offer students and faculty endless opportunities to explore the many
ways in which natural systems interact. I believe that understanding those interactions is going to be one key to keeping the Earth working in a way that we recognize going forward. Our Environmental Science graduates will have the tools to take on that challenge,” says Smith. After graduating with an Environmental Science degree, students can have many different career options. Geoscience graduates could become environmental consultants who focus on groundwater investigation and cleanup, or geotechnical jobs dealing with slope stability hazards like landslides and debris flows. “Municipalities and state government agencies hire people who understand groundwater, rivers, and coastal issues. If a graduate is interested in moving out west, water resources in general are a huge issue--California’s current drought, for example-as are earthquake and volcanic hazards, and both government entities and private companies
hire people with background in those areas,” says Smith. Ecology graduates could become employed by municipalities, state agencies and federal agencies. Or they can work in consulting firms. “Ecological restoration/ mitigation is a fundamental part of modern construction projects, so large construction companies will hire environmental scientists either directly or as consultants,” said Dr. Smith. Or graduates from either concentration will be ready for graduate school in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology or Secondary Education programs. Students who are interested in majoring in Environmental Science or who want to change their major to Environmental Science can contact Dr. Jacqueline Smith (smithj@strose.edu), Dr. Stephanie Maes (maess@strose.edu), or Dr. Paul Benzing (benzingp@ strose.edu) for more information, or head to the Office of Academic Advising.
Neil Hellman Library Making Changes library, as well as what the library could be doing better. Urbanek said the group produced a lot of great insight, and they have been using this information to improve the library. Some of the recent changes include a container of free headphones (so students do not disturb others when listening to content from the computers), and an extra smart board in the front reading room on the first floor. Urbanek said he didn’t want the smart board to be a scheduled use device, and instead wanted it open for students to drop in and use at any time. These ideas are both tied together by the common thread of making the campus library more than just a place to do homework. “Coming here to study is of course our primary goal. However, there’s only one place to
gather inside on campus, and that’s the commuter lounge,” said Urbanek. Urbanek said that there is more seating (and what he believes to be more comfortable seating) available in the library, as well as easy access to technology. “We want to be the place where people come congregate for clubs or group meetings, as well as students doing hard research and homework. I think we can do both.” He further explained that while they would love to expand the library beyond being just a place of study, they also are concerned with interfering with students who are working and studying. Kate Moss, the reference-access services librarian (as well as the head of the library’s outreach group), agrees “Learning can happen in many
different ways. It doesn’t have to be silent. In panel discussions, group discussions, book groups, art exhibits, film viewings, poetry slams, lectures; people share knowledge and ideas,” said Moss. As a compromise they have begun to plan these non-academic events for on the weekends and Friday nights. “I have a hankering to do something for Halloween, possibly involving dry ice,” said Urbanek with a grin when discussing the possible weekend events. Senior Christopher Lovell, a founding member of the student library advisory board, said that it plans on continuing its meetings with Drew to help shape the library into the best possible resource for students. He went on to say that many of those on the advisory board graduated last year, and thus he is looking to recruit
more students. Some other plans may be in the works with Rick Thompson for the undergraduate research symposium, and the library providing support for them. “We’re toying with the idea of offering some sort of award, but that turns the research symposium into a little bit of a competition, and we’re really uncertain about that,” said Urbanek. Further possibilities include poetry slams, ethic lectures, and an event for the national novel writing month of November (coined NaNoWriMo by the founding members). “I’m really interested to hear what students see as where libraries are going, or what they need in the future, so there will be some sort of means of collecting feedback on that very soon,” said Urbanek.
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listened to words of advice and thanks from a number of key individuals from the Saint Rose community. Father Chris DeGiovine, the dean of spiritual life, and Joan Horgan, the director of campus ministry, addressed the students, both of whom played an integral role in planning the event. President Carolyn Stefanco spoke as well, thanking the students for their work with the community. After much cheering, everyone ventured out to their buses and were sent off to an estimated 57 agencies and locations in need of assistance. Lisa Thompson, assistant vice president for public relations said that she recalls when Reach Out was nothing more than a handful of students gathering on the quad. Reach Out has certainly changed since then, as the number of students who signed up was more than 1,000. Despite this jump in signatures from the previous year, the final count of actual student attendees was much lower (closer to the 800 count of previous years) according to final estimations from those involved with the planning. Edwards Grimescarrion, an employee of Habitat Re-Store, one of the locations students were sent to, said he has worked with Saint Rose students in the past, and they were a great help, calling their work “phenomenal.” “I think it shows the dedication to the community and the desire to help and make a difference,” he commented, on the large turnout to their location. Grimescarrion further commented on the work ethic of the students, saying that he hadn’t encountered a single one asking for breaks, or being reluctant to take on certain tasks. “Everyone has been safe, they understand the instructions so you don’t have to hold their hands; I think it says a lot about the way the students choose to conduct themselves.” Allee Vonstackelberg, a junior
at Saint Rose, has attended Reach Out twice, and this year decided to work as a team leader to help others have a positive experience from the event. “It’s fantastic to see the youth involved with the community, and it’s not just helping people in their own communities, its people from all over.” Matthew Vincent, a senior, was another repeat volunteer for Reach Out. “Reach Out is an awesome experience, it allows the entire Saint Rose community to give back, and I thought it was great the first two times, so why not do a third.” Erica Cawthon, a junior, chose to volunteer because it meant something personal to her. “In my life I’ve had many people donate their time, supplies, and heart to assist me. It’s a blessing to have the opportunity to do the same for others,” she continued. Elizabeth Zahdan, the executive office manager of the Anur Islamic School, a volunteer location, said it was great to have help this year. “I was hoping for a lot of volunteers during the summer, but unfortunately very few showed up.” She explained that because of the lack of independent volunteers over the summer they had to start the school with a lot of work done that it desperately needed. Much like at other volunteer locations, those at the Anur school helped out with various tasks that required a large volume of helpers, like cleaning up the garden and entrances, painting the interior, and moving old equipment out of the building. “You guys were a dream come true,” said Zahdan. Joan Horgan said that the best part of Reach Out Saint Rose, and the reason she continues to be involved with it, is that the students’ hard work makes her proud. “Their generosity, with wanting to be a part of this really makes me smile,” said Horgan, with a smile of her own.
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Making Saint Rose Her Area of Expertise By Ashley Sweet Advertising Manager The Resident Life’s staff welcomed a new face this fall when Alicia Lewis, 24, became one of Saint Rose’s new area coordinators. Originally from Scotia, New York, Lewis is now part of Zone 3, made up of Lima Hall, 188 and 210 Partridge, Kelly Hall, Kateri Hall, Collins Hall, and Maginn Hall. Her responsibilities include training student resident assistants, facilitating roommate mediation, attending conduct hearings, and being part of committee meetings for things such as Family Weekend or Reach Out Saint Rose. Lewis reports to Jen Richardson and Joseph Pryba, director an assistant director of resident’s life, as well as Rita McLaughlin, student conduct coordinator. “No two days are the same and that’s what I love about it,” Lewis said. Lewis comes to campus from her previous position as Graduate Assistant of Event Staff for the Office of Student Involvement at the University of Albany. There she managed a small staff that provided event planning and security for student run events such fashion shows, concerts and step competitions. She was looking for a way to expand and better her abilities in serving the student body and the close knit campus at Saint Rose was a good place to start. “I thought that starting my career here would really allow me the chance to get to know the students on a more personal level, and really understand their needs and how I could better serve them.,” Lewis said. Which she expressed in her day long interview for the position where she met with various members of resident’s life staff. She was happy to report that she knows she did something right during that long day. Lewis has become part of the
Saint Rose family very quickly, and said that she enjoys being able to have a conversation with students and coworkers every few steps as she makes her way across campus each day.
“Her positivity and genuine care for the students has already been so apparent.” Aideen Hanlon “Her positivity and genuine car for the students has already been so apparent in her first couple of weeks here. I’m confident she’s going to succeed as an area coordinator,” said Aideen Hanlon, junior and resident assistant in Zone 4, and on the Development Committee with Lewis. The resident assistants who have worked with Lewis say that they are happy and she is getting them motivated and excited about the fall semester. “She adds a lot of positive energy to our staff. She could get us pumped to do paperwork,” Ana Saccoman, sophomore and resident assistant in Zone 1, said. She takes every experience as a opportunity to ask herself and others questions in her work to become more versed and wellrounded in her position. “I look to my fellow area coor-
dinators a lot to learn how I can better myself. Julianna Hart has been a big inspiration to me, and has taught me a lot about how I want to be as a professional. I haven’t told her that yet, but if you read this Jules now you know,” Lewis said as she explained how this first year’s goal was to learn as much as possible. Before working at Saint Rose, Lewis attended Syracuse University for her Bachelor’s in Business Management and received her Master’s of Social Work at the University of Albany. Outside of being an area coordinator, Lewis enjoys being settled into a big comfy couch at the local bookstore with a good book. If not that, she says she is very competitive and mentioned cheering for the various teams from her hometown and universities. She is also proud of having an older brother and younger sister and not suffering from “middle child syndrome” and saying instead that her family is very important part of what keeps her grounded. Lewis has a positive outlook on what her future at Saint Rose holds. She looks forward to building relationships as well as herself during this essential step in her career. “I want students to know that they can drop on by any time they want to say hello, if they’re having a bad day and need someone to talk to, or if they just want to shoot the breeze and eat my candy,” Lewis said.
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Ryan Butler: Calling Saint Rose Home
By Vanessa Langdon Staff Writer Ryan Butler, 23, has been a fixture at Saint Rose since he first stepped foot on campus as a freshman in the fall of 2009. Since then, Butler has worn many hats as a student leader, resident assistant, and now an area coordinator. Butler did not just happen across Saint Rose as a high school senior looking for the college with the perfect fit, but instead did his fair share of research. “I applied at 13 different schools, got into all 13 and visited all 13,” said Butler, but Saint Rose “had a strong family sense and I couldn’t fall into the cracks. I’m one of six kids so the family sense was important.” Butler has spent a lot of his time on campus trying to foster that family sense in his many leadership roles on campus. The leadership roles were a new venture for Butler, who was admittedly a shy kid in his hometown
high school in Connecticut. “In high school I was really quiet and I was more focused on sports outside of school,” said Butler. Butler did not become an RA until his second year at Saint Rose, starting a four-year journey. Butler held his first RA position in Brubacher Hall where he also lived as a freshman. Butler was an RA there for two years before moving on to one year in Lourdes Hall and then one year in 210 Partridge Ave. Butler never really envisioned himself as an RA even though as he said, “My mom was an RA and my older sister was.” He never talked about wanting to become an RA to his family his freshman year but he said, “I enjoyed being an RA and working with the residents; being an RA helped me learn a lot about myself.” His journey toward area coordinator started in his second year as an RA in Brubacher – it was there that Butler then realized he
liked working in higher education. When he applied for his masters he was going between special education and higher education, but he decided to pursue special education. Butler continues his love of higher education through his work now as an area coordinator. According to Butler the hardest part about transitioning from student, to RA and finally to area coordinator “is setting those boundaries between having those previous relationships and knowing your role on campus is different now. It’s something I’ve thought about as I transitioned to each position.” As an area coordinator Butler works a typical 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. day but the ‘typical’ is not always how it is. “There’s times where you’re in your office later or earlier, especially during RA training,” said Butler. In addition to the at times long days, being an area coordinator
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Butler’s office features a mural from many RA teams from Brubacher over the years includes duty days: “When I’m on duty I can get a phone call anytime of the day or night,” said Butler. Due to the many faceted nature of being area coordinators, they all go through a week of training where they discuss various topics they could encounter and computer programs that they will have to utilize to effectively complete their jobs. Butler described training as a chance to “build and maintain relations along with becoming more familiar with various offices and what services they provide.” The daily area coordinator routine for Butler can be described in one word: busy. He begins his days checking in with his conduct coordinator and reviews situations that may have occurred the prior night, checks his emails,
meets with his RAs, meets with students, has conduct hearings, and just tries to get to campus once a day. Butler’s favorite part of his job is “meeting people and talking to students and learning who they are, so they feel they have a connection with at least one person.” Butler said, “For me right now I’m very happy where I am and I enjoy the role I have and I have time to decide what my next journey in life has to bring.” Butler’s main life plan is “to be happy in life; I’m very young still so I have a lot of time to figure out what I’m doing but I have the time to explore if I chose to do so.” For now though, it seems that Butler’s journey will continue on at The College of Saint Rose, right down in Brubacher Hall, where it all began.
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St. Vincent de Paul Construction
By Paige DeSorbo Staff Writer
Parishioners return next month to a new worship space at St. Vincent de Paul Church after a fourmonth renovation project. The church invested some $500,000 in a redesign that has the altar centered, and surrounded by seating on all sides. St. Vincent de Paul organized a capital campaign, which raised $550,000 for the renovations. St. Vincent’s is making a major change with the seating of the congregation as well as the altar. In an era when some churches are closing, St. Vincent’s has added seating. Some 466 seats will be installed compared to the 430 before the renovation. That addition alone will bring relief for the 450 people who generally attend the weekly 11 a.m. mass on Sundays. The new altar will be in the center of the room known as “in the round” with the seating placed in a circle all around the altar. “I think everyone will be more engaged and create community,” said Albert Turo, a parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul for more than 35 years. A few parishioners objected the changes, but most supported them. One supporter was Agnes Leahy, who has been attending St. Vincent de Paul for 11 years. “I’ve been in a lot of churches over the years, and while I’m very happy at St. Vincent’s, it seemed to me that the space needed some sprucing up and updating,” said Leahy, who is also a member of the choir. A special seating area has been designated for the choir, which can hold up to 66 people on any given Sunday. Marie Bernadett has been the music director for 20 years. With the renovation the choir will be more visible to the congregation. “The whole assembly, including the music ministry, will be gathered around the Table of the Lord, and as such I expect the
singing to be even better than it is now as the assembly will hear themselves much better,” said Bernadett. Father Richard Vosko has been serving St. Vincent de Paul Church off and on since 1973. For the past eight years he has been there every Sunday. Vosko is also a designer consultant for worship environments. “I would like to think, given the expertise I have in the field, that I contributed substantially to the shaping of this church space along with the members of the committee. We tried to educate and engage the congregation all through the process. There was a high level of approval of the plans when they were shared with the congregation,” said Vosko. The construction company responsible for the renovation is Wainschaf Associates Inc. of Rensselaer, which has renovated over five other churches including Christ Church in Albany, St John’s, and Sacred Heart Church. So far they have pulled out the concrete, framed the bathroom and expect to be finished by early October. Carpenter Shawn O’Brien of Wainschaf Associates works with 10 other men on a daily basis to finish the project. “We are running on time and have not run into any problems,” said O’Brien. While the building is under construction, St. Vincent de Paul is currently holding three masses on Sundays in a separate room to accommodate the renovation being done in the front of the church. “We are very excited for the changes,” said Rowe-Manning.
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announced Saturday during the 5:30 p.m. mass by, Rev. Richard Vosko at St. Vincent’s de Paul. DeGiovnie told the Saint Rose community at the 6:30 Sunday mass at the Hubbard Interfaith Sancturary at the end of mass. Monday, in an email, he notified the general campus community after a congratulatory note to his colleague Joan Horgan, from the Office of Spiritual Life. “I have been here for a long time at Saint Rose,” said DeGiovine. “When I first came, I thought that I was only going to be here for four or five years. “After I fell in love with Saint Rose, still love in love with Saint Rose, eight – nine years later, I said to myself you love this job, you love the people, but it you are still here after 65, please get out,” DeGiovine told The Chronicle Monday. “I thought a younger person should be in my position, in a few weeks I turn 64. I have never been a pastor of a parish, I have been an associate pastor, priest, Chaplin, and a Dean. I would like to be a pastor before I have to re-
tire at 70.” Faculty responded quickly to the email announcement with supportive feedback. “Twenty-five years is a gift to us at the College. We all thank you for a task well done,” said Maryann McLoughlin, professor of math in an email. . You always and everywhere are/ were present, I am sure at a cost, though you have taken time to refresh yourself with a sabbatical which passed all too quickly, and all that bicycle riding,” said McLoughlin. “I was profoundly saddened that he was leaving, but very happy for him. He’s so much a part of the Saint Rose community, and the campus as a whole-he’s really a part of the institution. I wish him all the best,” said Kelly Meyer. Meyer who is the Director of Academic Advising at Saint Rose. “A classic example of Fr. Chris’s effaceable style and genuine appreciation of this institution that he announce his departure (oh…by the way) after a gracious compliment to one of his colleagues. Thanks so much for 25
years of spiritual guidance and unwavering support for our department,” said Paul Maureen in an email. Maureen is the Chair of the Art Department. DeGiovine said that his favorite part about his position at Saint Rose is the students, getting to know the students, getting to love the students, getting to teach some classes, doing all kinds of work with the students. When asked if any moments during his time here stood out to him. “I’ve got thousands of them; some of them are just being with students. Adventure program out with the students on ropes course, CLASSIC weekend hikes with students at Silver Bay, the Music groups, celebrating the masses, Holiday celebrations, Christmas, working with Better Together, the student interfaith group on campus, It’s just so hard to pick out one.” Lastly DeGiovine wants the students to know this “Yes, I love you, thank you for loving me, I will miss you immensely, and I will see you soon.”
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Workers preparing the floor for the seating area in Saint Vincent de Paul.
Father Chris speaking at Reach Out Saint Rose, addressing the student body.
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A Q&A with President Stefanco
CONOR SHEA Executive Editor The Chronicle: How have you been liking Saint Rose so far? President Stefanco: I’m loving it. It’s been a whirlwind, and every day is different. I’m met so many people; students, staff faculty, alumni, and members of the community… it’s been really wonderful. The Chronicle: In terms of the work you’re doing how are you managing the stress and challenges of it all? PS: I wouldn’t say it’s been stressful. I mean every job has its problems. I thought that our number one task would be making sure we marshal our resources to be able to make advances in assessments. Since I’ve arrived other responsibilities have risen to the top. I think it’s largely become about the challenges of higher education as a whole.
The Chronicle: You had previously said that you wanted to expand the recruiting of international students, is this still a priority? PS: Definitely. The wondrous part of being a president is that you work with people to set priorities that are true to the mission of the institution, with a few exceptions, there are a number of tasks where there isn’t specific work that I need to take on. There are so many other people at this intuition that are working on that, so my job is to really have clarity about what we’re trying to accomplish. The Chronicle: Can you give the “elevator pitch” of your responsibilities? PS: The president is the chief executive officer of the institution, and I report to the board of trustees, and that’s probably all I could say by the time we get to the third floor of the building… beyond that, I’m charged with following the bylaws of this institution and making sure that the institution is being true to its mission and reaching its objectives.
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That includes having a balanced budget, and being proactive in terms of coming up with plans to anticipate shifts in higher education. The Chronicle: Was the distance between your previous home and Albany a large factor in the decision to take this position? PS: It was a very strong factor. I’ve really had an amazing opportunity to live in many different parts of the country. The fact that I went to college in Colorado, and spent a good part of my career in California, and I’ve gotten to live ion two other countries; it’s just been amazing. But I’m from this part of the country, and as I approach the last 10 to 15 years of my career, I really wanted to come back here. The Chronicle: Have you seen the “Advice for President Stefanco” board in the Neil Hellman Library? PS: I have, I saw it a couple of weeks ago when I was over there to meet with the library staff and
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President Stefanco speaking at Reach Out Saint Rose. administrators, and I haven’t seen it since. They said they were going to take photos of it and send it to me. There we’re just a few things when I saw it… like “talk to Father Chris,” and I’ve been able to talk with him quite a bit. The Chronicle: What would you consider your greatest strength, and how do you intend to use that for the benefit of Saint Rose? PS: I would probably have different answers at different times of my career, and my life. At the moment I think I would say trying to be a good communicator, and a good listener, and those are both part of the same skillset. I’m
trying to solve that, and figure out different ways people, and divisions, and units, can cross lines and share information that needs to be shared. The Chronicle: What is the biggest challenge Saint Rose faces going forward? PS: I think the greatest challenge is to be true to who we are, and at the same time figure out how we can become more distinctive. When people hear only the latter part, I think they get nervous about if we’re going to change too much, or change in a way that doesn’t seem like The College of Saint Rose- but that’s not at all my intention.
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Top of the Week For Sep. 1st - 6th Movies at the Box Office
T.V. Shows
1. Guardians of the Galaxy (17.1M) 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (11.9M) 3. If I Stay (9.3M) 4. As Above/So Below (8.6M) 5. Let’s Be Cops (8.3M) 6. The November Man (7.9M) 7. When The Game Stands Tall (6M) 8. The Giver (5.3M) 9. The Hundred Foot Journey (4.8M) 10. The Expendables (3.6M)
1. Emmy Awards 2. NCIS 3. Americas Got Talent (Wednesday) 4. America’s Got Talent (Tuesday) 5. 60 Minutes 6. NCIS: Los Angeles 7. Under The Dome 8. Big Brother 9. Saturday Night Football 10. Blue Bloods
*Source: RottenTomatoes.com
*Source: Nielsen.com
Books
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Fiction: 1. The Long Way Home (Louise Penny) 2. Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki... (Haruki Murakami) 3. The Goldfinch (Donna Tartt) 4. Big Little Lies (Liane Moriarty) 5. The Broken Eye (Brent Weeks)
Albums: 1. My Everything (Ariana Grande) 2. GOTG: Awesome Mix Vol 1 - Various 3. Moonshine In The Trunk (Brad Paisley) 4. Promise to Love: Album IV (Kem) 5. Blacc Hollywood (Wiz Khalifa)
Non-Fiction: 1. One Nation (Ben Carson) 2. The Way Forward (Paul Ryan) 3. America (Dinesh D’Souza) 4. The Organized Mind (Daniel J. Levitin) 5. In the Kingdom of Ice (Hampton Sides)
Songs: 1. Shake It Off - Taylor Swift 2. All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor 3. Anaconda (Nicki Minaj) 4. Bang Bang (Jessie J,Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj) 5. Stay With Me (Sam Smith)
*Source: New York Times Best Sellers
*Source: Billboard.com
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The Albany Free School was prepared for Saint Rose students to help out.
Students CJ Joseph and Myles Clendenin celebrating the day of volunteerism.
Saint Rose students helped to organize and clean.
Joan Horgan, preparing for the 1000 registered Saint Rose students.
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By aLeXander PeCha Arts Editor Iron Sky drew me in with its idea alone: Nazis from the moon. An idea so infused with a raw dose of awesome I couldn’t help but be sucked in like a...well, sucker. My excitement was further cemented when I looked up the trailer to the movie on YouTube. There were explosions! Nazis! And Sarah Palin? Either way this movie had all the elements to be an amazing movie, which is why I am doubly disappointed that they dropped the ball so hard it left an impact crater. Iron Sky follows four characters primarily: the African American male model named James Washington (Christopher Kirby) who gets captured by the Nazis during a moon mission; a Nazi schoolteacher named Renate Richter (Julia Dietze); and a president who is an obvious carbon copy of Sarah Palin (Stephaine Paul), who isn’t actually ever given a name and finally her scheming campaign manager Vivian Wagner (Peta Sergeant). The plot deals with how Washington and
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Richter get swept up in the Moon Nazi plan to conquer the Earth, which Not-Sarah-Palin and her campaign manager Vivian think will help her get re-elected. How-
The filmmakers seemed much more interested in making a political comedy movie than Nazi Invasion movie. ever, before the actual Nazi attack on Earth happens, a lot of runtime is dedicated to Richter and her sort-of husband Klaus Adler becoming ghost writers for NotSarah-Palin’s campaign. Yeah, the plot is overly complicated for what Iron Sky is trying to be. The plot of Iron Sky, as previously mentioned, is far too complicated for what it is. In fact, the filmmakers seemed much more interested in making a political
comedy movie than Nazi invasion movie. The amount of stabs at US and world politics is ridiculous, and what’s worse is that a lot of the humor has been done or just is flat out not funny (Republicans are Nazis, hur hur funny). It’s almost like there’s two different movies in one with Iron Sky: there’s the movie I came for with crazy space Nazis attacking the Earth, and then there’s a movie ripping on politics and is everything I don’t need in my stupidly awesome Nazi movie. This fact is really nailed in because the movie does occasionally remember what it is and gives us the ridiculous fun of space Nazis. There are two really good sequences involving a battle in New York City and a space battle that I won’t spoil that are really awesome, but they’re way too short and immediately get ruined by more of the political parody. However, I can’t help but sing the praises for in the movie is the artistic direction used in the camera work and color of the movie. The Nazi base and their space
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ships use a dull grey color-palette that brings to mind the old B -movies and give the Nazis a distinct atmosphere. Meanwhile the somewhat futuristic New York and other places on Earth are shot as to seem fast paced, high tech and almost something out of an Apple ad. In the same vein the design of the Nazis’ equipment and uniforms is really interesting, while
I so wanted to love this movie, I love stupidly over-thetop ideas. you can argue that they had a starting point due to the actual historical Nazis they definitely added a few of their own ideas. The average Nazi soldiers are gas-mask-wearing goons and the officers wear overly elaborate uniforms. At the same time the Nazi space vehicles are delightful to look at. The Nazis have two space ships, a bulky small ship that conjures up images of
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the old Nazi Panzer tanks while also invoking older UFO saucers; their second ships are large blimp-looking ships that carry the smaller ships inside them. Both of these vehicles are a ton of fun to look at and seeing them in action in the climax is amazing, though not enough to save the movie. I so wanted to love this movie, I love stupidly over the top ideas and Nazis from the moon certainly fits that requirement. The movie even has moments of that, especially towards the end, but it’s so marred by this almost mini-movie that is all about poking fun at politics and reminding you that Sarah Palin is an idiot. I wanted to be envoloped by Iron Sky’s over-the-top premise, but it couldn’t meet me half way and instead threw a mediocre political comedy at me with occasional moments of Nazi killing action. If you’re willing to look past the huge missteps or simply enjoy some mediocre-atbest political commentary then you might enjoy this movie,. Otherwise you may want to look elsewhere to fill that Nazi actionmovie itch.
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By ALEXANDER PECHA Arts Editor Deathstroke is a big character in the DC Universe with a name that is equal parts stupidly cheesy and stupidly awesome. Created in 1980 for the Teen Titans comic series, Deathstroke has gained a reputation as the mercenary assassin who can get anything done for the right price. He’s also appeared a lot lately in various media such as the Batman: Arkham Origins video game and the hit show Arrow. With Deathstroke’s seemingly sudden re-emergence I decided to check out what he was all about. However, I wasn’t willing to read the 30 or so years of back log that I’ve missed. So instead I picked up the first volume of Deathstroke’s New 52 series, the New 52 being the DC Comics reboot of their entire universe. The volume collects the first 8 issues of Deathstroke’s New 52 run and while it has a slight underlying plot that gets resolved by the end the volume is more or less supposed to be Deathstroke’s Tour-De-Force. While there is some background information and set up the comic doesn’t waste time doing a backstory. Instead Deathstroke is thrown right into the action with violence and murder. One thing that the writer does
that stuck out immediately was (temporarily) team Deathstroke up with a team of mercenaries who are “new” and “hip” who call themselves the HarmArmory…yeah, I’m being serious. After brilliantly outshining the new guys and girls Deathstroke states in no uncertain terms how he feels about the new generation of mercenary, though I won’t spoil how. Aside from a small amount of interesting moments and twists, however, the stories of Deathstroke tend to be rather formulaic. Deathstroke gets job, Deathstroke’s job is more complicated than originally thought, and Deathstroke has to fight either a mass of enemies or one really tough enemy. However, the dialogue certainly makes up for the plot, witty responses, and oneliners abound and are an absolute delight to read. One of the best things about Deathstroke, though, is its accessibility. Deathstroke doesn’t really tie in with any other heroes or villains of the DC Universe and as a result can easily be read by itself without any prior knowledge of the universe being required to understand and enjoy it; which, for comic books, is an impressive thing. Beyond the dialogue and story there’s the actual character of Deathstroke. Deathstroke is
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Ingredients -2 chicken breasts -2 cups cooked broccoli -8 ounces of rotini -1 cup chicken broth -2 tablespoon olive oil -1/4 cup Greek yogurt
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Series writer Kyle Higgins a very expensive but effective assassin whose actual name is Slade Wilson. Deathstroke does what he does not out of a desire for money or a higher ideal; he kills and maims because he loves doing his job. Despite this he has a code of ethics which involves not harming civilians, which is surprising for a character who is essentially a villain. The art is beautiful as well. Deathstroke is certainly no Superman or Batman where interesting art would be expected but Deathstroke wonderfully uses colors that contrast against the titular character’s orange and blue-black battle armor. The art especially pops in the combat scenes (of which there are many) as drawn explosions and violent clashes portray a sickly yet interesting beauty. In short the art of Deathstroke is a joy to look at. Deathstroke: Volume 1 is a non-stop action rollercoaster of a comic book. The stories in it may be mostly predictable but they are also enjoyable for what they are: action and one-liners. On top of this Deathstroke is beyond awesome both as a character and his never-ending action-movie persona. If you want a comic book that gives you plenty of action with witty writing and probably the most terrifying assassinmercenary in comics today, then Deathstroke: Volume 1 is definitely for you.
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1) Cook the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper and set aside. 2) Cook pasta according to box directions. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water; set aside. 3) Heat extra virgin olive oil in a medium sized skillet over a medium heat. 4) Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stiring constantly, or until golden brown in color. 5) Sprinkle in flour and then whisk to incorporate it. Cook for an additional minute. 6) Slowly whisk in chicken broth. 7) Slowly whisk in milk 8)Whisk in yogurt 9) Add salt and pepper. 10) Turn down heat and let mixture simmer until thickened. Should take 2-3 minutes. 11) Turn off heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. 12) Once parmesan is incorporated, cut up chicken into bite sized pieces. Add chicken. 13) Pour over cooked pasta and stir well. If sauce is too thick add saved pasta cooking water. 14) Serve!
-2 teaspoons minced garlic -2 tablespoons flour -3/4 cup grated parmesan -1/4 cup milk (I use Almond) -pepper -salt
Chef’s Comments -I used 2 pounds of raw chicken, and cut it into small pieces, then cooked it in a frying pan with olive oil and salt until it was white. Then I set it aside in a bowl, did the rest in the same frying pan, and then re added the chicken to continue cooking it so it could soak in the flavors. -I’ve fed up to 6 people with this meal and all I had to do was up the amount of chicken. I had left overs still. -I didn’t prep everything before hand, because I wasn’t thinking, so I would definitely recommend cutting the broccoli, opening the can of chicken broth, and having everything measured before even starting. -I didn’t have a big enough pot for the pasta, so I had to split it into 2 pots, but I would suggest getting a big enough pot, because having 2 pots was frustrating. -I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil but any Olive Oil will work. -This took me about 30-40 minutes to make, but if I had prepped everything before hand, it would’ve taken me 20-30 minutes instead. This was very easy for me to make, and I didn’t need much help. I live in a college apartment, but this is easy enough to make in any kind of kitchen. The ingredients were all cheap enough, especially since most of them were things that I already had in the kitchen.
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The Pressures of the Add/Drop Period: Should Saint Rose Extend? By Nicholas Negron Staff Writer Many students have complained about the length of the add/drop period. Between semesters students are constantly checking course listings to see if classes remain filled to capacity. The first week of school is often a frenzy in the registrar's office. Some students are pleased with the courses they will be taking. Others plan to switch out of every class they are registered for, hoping a class in their major opens. The College of Saint Rose has an add/drop period of one week. This is similar in most colleges throughout America. After the week is over students have the option of withdrawing from a course. The difference between the two is that a withdrawal stays on your transcript, while dropping a class does not. If a student chooses to stay in a class he/she can take it pass/fail.
“I did feel blindsided because I didn’t know what I was getting myself into.” Keith DiGeorgio What stops most students from taking a course pass/fail is that eligibility for the Dean’s List is taken away. That was my own case in the Spring 2014 semester. I found my math class extremely difficult. Despite seeking extra help, my grades were slipping. The add/drop period passed, and I had already purchased a rather expensive book from the book-
store. All my time and attention was being given to this course, instead of being equally shared with my other classes. I eventually decided to withdraw from the class one month into school. I was then able to maintain focus on my other classes, achieving the Dean’s List at the end of the semester. I do not regret withdrawing from the course because it would have collectively brought down my GPA more than
We’re in class with too much pressure to see if we actually like it or not. Teachers should have to put their syllabus online.
a withdrawal did. I would have liked to see the syllabus before the classes began, to understand what I was getting myself into. “I think the add and drop period shouldn’t be any longer because if someone drops a class [further than a week into the semester], they would be extremely far behind in the new one [class] they register for,” responded freshman Keith DiGeorgio about his feelings toward the add/drop period. Sophomore Taylor Holliman had an opposing opinion. “The add/drop period is way too short,” says Holliman. “We’re in class with too much pressure to see if we actually like it or not. Teachers should have to put their syllabus online so we can see if we want to take it before we enroll.” In different colleges, syllabi for all class offerings are made available for students to read before selecting their classes for the next semester. A syllabus typical-
ly gives better insight to the class objectives. This is as opposed to the small course summary given to students at Saint Rose while choosing courses for the next semester. Freshmen are given a paper in the mail with liberal education courses, and are asked to select which classes they would like to take. Typically a first-semester freshman takes four liberal education courses and one introductory course to a field of his or her interest or major. “I did feel blindsided because I didn’t know what I was getting myself into,” said Keith DiGeorgio, about his first experience choosing college courses. Freshmen can choose to enroll at Saint Rose undeclared, or without a major. There is the American City program on campus for freshmen planning on majoring in 16 different disciplines, or who are simply undeclared. Should this be made mandatory for every freshman? Collegeparents.org reports that certain studies show 80 percent of students changing their major at least once throughout their time in college. Should freshman be required to solely take liberal education courses in their first year? Then the question of AP credits arises. If students come into Saint Rose with virtually all of their liberal education requirements done, why should they not be allowed to take courses in their major? There are other Saint Rose requirements such as ENG 105, a writing intensive course, or diversity requirements. However, AP credits earned from high school can lead to graduating early from college. Part-time students at Saint Rose pay $932 per credit. If students realize they would rather be in a different class nine days into the semester, they have lost $2796 (considering it to be a
three-credit class). Why deny somebody the extra money they will save from graduating early? It is a tricky subject. Can Saint Rose afford to make the add/drop period two weeks? A study can be done on how other
universities handle this. However, half the issue would be solved if syllabi were posted online before advisement day.
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Opinion Rumble What? How Rumble Strips Could Save Lives
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By Nicole Baker Staff Writer We’ve all seen them. We may even be guilty of running over them from time to time. You know—those endless grooves along the shoulder of the road, right next to the white line? How many of us have ever so slightly veered off to the right while driving on the highway, only to have our jaws jarred by that unnerving vibration of our tires hitting the grooves? No matter how annoying they are, we might as well get used to them. The New York State Department of Transportation will be setting up more of them throughout the next two years, particularly on the yellow centerlines, for good reason. They’re called rumble strips, and those highway grooves can be found in two locations on a roadway: the shoulder, and now the centerline. Rumble strips are designed to try and save lives and prevent serious injury by alerting drivers when they are leaving the driving lane. They provide both an audible ‘rumbling sound’ warning, and a physical vibra-
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tion. Simply reviewing the statistics and studying the habits of our generation are enough to reveal that their proliferation couldn’t have come at a better time. In New York State alone, approximately 120 deaths and 3,500 injuries occur each year from non-intersection head-on collisions and opposite direction sideswipe crashes.
80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of all near-crashes involve some type of driver distraction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of all near-crashes involve some type of driver distraction. In 2008, 6,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver, and more than half a million were injured. If these sheer numbers don’t scare you, maybe the endless distracted driving commercials will, right? Based on the behavior I have ob-
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Rumble strips seen here in the middle of the road, designed to warn drivers of crossing into oncoming traffic.
served, that’s not likely. We’ve all seen the commercials that show some girl driving along in her car when she suddenly receives a text message from her friend that she simply cannot wait to read. She goes to pick up her phone while cruising down the highway at 70 mph, only to veer off into the other lane and crash into an oncoming car. The commercial ends in either injury or death to one or both of the drivers involved all because that girl couldn’t wait to read the text message that simply said, “K.” Seeing the countless commercials in rotation depicting this very scene are enough to make me want to stop all forms of distractions while driving in my car. Yet, it baffles me to see some of the habits of others while at the wheel despite the abundance of these commercials. It’s simply outrageous the number of times I’ve seen people reading books while driving. Who ever thought it would be a good idea to read their novel while driving to work on a 65 mph highway, just so they can finish the last chapter? That’s just as bad as the guy I saw reading a newspaper while driving his tractor trailer. Yet, it’s all similar to texting and driving, the overall biggest culprit of distracted driving for the younger generation. In my opinion, it’s just plain stupid and wrong for so many young adults to put their life, and others’ lives at risk on the road, simply because they cannot wait to text their friends. It seems as if the Department of Transportation and Governor Cuomo agree, and are taking the necessary action. Over the next year or two, Governor Cuomo’s NY Work’s program will continue to add centerline rumble strips to roads across New York State to try and save as many lives as possible by
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Governor Cuomo’s NY Work’s program will continue to add centerline rumble strips to roads across New York State. preventing senseless accidents. A comprehensive study conducted in 2009 and published by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) found that fatal and head-on injury and sideswipe crashes in urban areas were reduced by an average of 64 percent after centerline rumble strips were carved into the pavement. Likewise, these same types of collisions were reduced by an average of 44 percent in rural areas after the inclusion of centerline rumble strips. Overall, the addition of these strips on roadways would prevent approximately 20 deaths and 250 serious injuries each year, and it would save around $85 million a year in crash costs—a savings of about $1.7 billion over a 20-year period. The addition of these rumble strips along state highways is exactly what is needed. Government agencies and officials have gotten smart in their method of reducing accidents and saving lives.
They have come up with a way to better protect the unsuspecting citizens of our society from the senselessness of the guilty ones. After all, the guilty citizens—the ones who text and drive, read and drive, drink and drive—are the ones who are stupid enough to put their own and others’ lives in danger while on the road. They are the ones we all have to look out for. Hopefully, the centerline rumble strips will deliver on their promise. If they don’t, what more can be done to stop or prevent the foolishness of our generation? Put up foam barricades along the center line to prevent injury? Permanently confiscate the licenses of guilty parties upon their first violation of distracted driving? Regardless of what might be done, it certainly wouldn’t create a good impression as to the priorities and moralities of our generation. As for now, rumble strips seem to be the best answer, and our greatest hope.
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By Jacob Barkman Contributing Writer Saturday morning arrives. You wake up at 7:30 a.m., shower, and get dressed. You walk downstairs and meet your RA or walk to campus and meet up with your group. You are brought to the registration table, where a few students and some faculty members help you sign in. You walk upstairs to the gym, and walk up to the set of tables where a group of students and faculty members give you your shirt. Then you walk over to the tables in the corner where some breakfast has been laid out by a volunteers. The time gets to 8:45 a.m. and Father Chris begins his prep talk before sending you out to get your materials to hop on the bus. Finally at 9:00 a.m., they send you out to the buses. You and your group walk over to the commuter parking lot where a group of students, led fearlessly by Sr. Sean, gives you all the materials you need for your volunteering. You get on the buses that have been organized by Ken Scott and his group of student assistants. Everyone is on their way to go out and do some good. While everyone is out, Joan and her staff work tirelessly to make sure there are no “in the field” problems. You work your butt off for the agency and get tons of stuff done. The buses come back, pick you up and bring you back to campus. Waiting for you in the gym is a lunch of pizza and sodas that have been set up, once again, by a group of students led by Joan. You eat your lunch and decide to head on back to your dorm room. It’s 1:30 p.m. Your day of working and doing good out in the Capital District is done. During your day you encoun-
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Reach Out Saint Rose: A View From the Inside tered a plethora of students, faculty and staff that worked hard to help make your experience seem flawless. But what didn’t you see? What happened behind the scenes that led up to this massive event? Something that all the participants are blind to is the committee made up of students, staff and faculty working tirelessly to help this event happen. A few weeks before the end of the spring semester, a group of students, faculty and staff gather in the Sanctuary library. They start on what the logo on the shirt will look like, what the quote on the back of the shirt will be for that year, and what color the shirts and text will be. They help decide where the groups of students will be going on the big day. Staff members like Ken Scott arrange for all the transportation and Ruth Holt oversees the registration process. August rolls around and everyone comes back to school. In the midst of starting a new semester, with new classes, new roommates, and a new set of responsibilities, these brave students return to the Sanctuary to finish the work they started months before. But the pressure is on for this fearless group. They only have two weeks to put the finishing touches on everything. A lot of the tasks that lay ahead for this group when they return are things that have to be done in a limited amount of time. After the sign-up process closes, they have to work quickly to finalize the numbers. I use the term “finalized” loosely here because they never represent the final number. We lose and gain a number of students up until the minute we send them out on the buses, then we start working on where to send those volunteers. The agencies that were contacted have a lim-
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Students just before the start of Reach Out Saint Rose, making sure everything is planned out.
ited amount of people that each of them can accept, so the hard decisions that have to be made start to surface. Using the numbers they have and the numbers requested, Joan and her committee put everything together like a big puzzle. This puzzle is worked on until the Thursday before the event, which is where the work ethic comes in. Being a part of this group of students means a few things. But first and foremost, it means energy. You have to have a lot of it, and it all has to be positive. There’s no room anywhere here for pessimism or ‘Negative Nancys.’ At any given point in the weeks leading up to Reach Out you can
find this group of students working diligently in silence, playing hard but working harder, eating food, drinking some tea, organizing team leader files, napping, or just filling the air with a light heart to keep those tasks that require few hands light, easy and stress free. It’s the spirit that these students, faculty, staff and alumni bring in the late hours, hidden in the library of the Sanctuary, which brings this whole event together.
I’ve let you all have a little glimpse of the many things that this group does to shed some light on a few things. Keep these people and everything they go through to make this event happen in mind the next time you participate. Having been among them for the last two years, I can attest to the fact that they only want the best for the event, and do everything they can do, so thank them for it.
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Disney Movies Harry Potter
Aladdin Alice in Wonderland Atantis the Lost Empire Bambi Beauty and the Beast Bedknobs and Broomsticks Chicken Little Cinderella Darkwing Duck Duck Tales Fantasia Hercules Home on the Range Lady and the Tramp Mulan One Hundred and One Dalmations Pocahontas Robin Hood
Silly Symphonies Sleeping Beauty Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Tarzan The Aristocats The Country Bear The Emperors New Groove The Fox and the Hound The Great Mouse Detective The Hunchback of Notre Dame The Jungle Book The Lion King The Little Mermaid The Princess and the Frog The Reluctant Dragon The Sword in the Stone The Three Cabelleros Who Framed Roger Rabbit
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2. Strict librarian 7. Last task 9. Wizard prison 12. Monster on first task 13. Second task 18. Headmaster 20. Secret student society 23. Gives you eternal life 27. Boring Histiry of Magic teacher 30. Harry's dad 33. Hermione's cat 35. Not so beautiful after all 36. Ron's brothers 37. Ron's dad 38. Water creature that lives in lake 39. Harry's owl 40. Star of the story
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Percy's owl Ron's mum Harry's only family
4. Secret chamber that Salazar Slytherin made 5. Harry's enemy 6. To store your memories in 8. Ron's owl 10. Big quidditch match 11. Contest in the 4th book 14. The slytherin show-off 15. Lake in Hogwarts grounds 16. Spy from the ministry 17. Powder that is a form of transportation 19. Friendly half giant 21. Form of transportation where you disappear 22. Constant Vigilance 24. Harry's mum 25. Harry's godfather 26. The Weasley's owl 28. Magic school that Harry goes to 29. Slashed at Malfoy 31. Total brainbox 32. Ron's rat 34. Harry's best friend
C17 Opinion Stripped of Their Privacy:The Reality of the Celebrity Photo Scandal
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By Alyssa Haddad Staff Writer If you haven’t seen or heard anything about the celebrity nude photo scandal recently, you’re probably 90 years old and don’t own a TV. On Sunday, Aug. 31, several female celebrities, including Kaley Cuoco, Kate Uptown, Jennifer Lawrence, and Victoria Justice, were victims of a security hack on Apple’s iCloud that included private photos containing nudity. The photos were leaked on the imageboard website, 4chan, and were found by major media outlets. People had varying reactions to the scandal, but mostly they were along the lines of: “These women are such sluts.” “They deserve this for not being more careful.” “This kind of thing would never happen to me.” “Who cares that their pictures were leaked? It doesn’t affect me and they love the attention anyway.”
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These are all false concepts, and they call to attention the vulnerability of all of us at the hands of technology. The nude pictures that were leaked were an extreme breach in privacy for many people, only a few of which happened to be A-list celebrities and therefore, of actual interest to the general public. Unless personal pictures of yourselves bottomless Winnie the Pooh style were a part of this hacking, you’re probably unlikely to care. However, this should trouble all of us. The fact that many regular people were affected means that it was just a matter of luck of the draw. Hypothetically, these normal men and women could have been married, in long-distance relationships, or newly single and sending pictures in an effort to hop on board with this century’s way of expressing their feelings: through a screen. For the famous few females who were victims of the hacking on Sunday, many are quick to slut-shame and degrade them for
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Actress Jennifer Lawrence was one of many female celebrities to have private pictures hacked and leaked.
what they planned to keep out of the public eye. Whatever the case may be, for the lucky celebrities whose phones were hacked, it doesn’t matter the situation in which they decided to send naked photos. These confidential pictures were sent in private, quietly from one person to another, with no intention of them ever being seen by anybody but the expected recipient. The notion that successful actresses like Kaley Cuoco are not intimate with their significant others, in Cuoco’s case, her husband, is outrageous and downright delusional. In an industry whose slogan is “sex sells” why are we okay with seeing women like Ariana Grande, another casualty of the leak, singing about sex, but when stolen naked pictures of her circulated she was called a “whore.” Famous women, and women in general, should be allowed to express their sexuality privately without scrutiny and fear. As consumers of Hollywood culture, we are already too invasive of the personal lives of celebrities; from paparazzi waiting outside of their houses to US Weekly knowing the relationship status of every moderately famous person of the last 20 years. However, the line of what we have access to should undeniably be drawn at their personal technological devices and the messages that they send. The now realistic possibility that a stranger can tear down our private walls, security settings, and all locks and break into our cell phones is incredibly frightening. For those who are quick to say, “This scandal doesn’t matter, it doesn’t affect me,” I beg to differ. If the phones of celebrities, who have staff hired to protect them from scandal can be broken into what’s to stop a hacker from breaking into your phone and taking your bank information? It’s
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Kaley Cuoco, another of the many celebrities to have their pictures stolen. extremely unsettling for those of us whose lives are inside of our phones or computers; basically everyone, and there’s no way to be sure that you are safe from this potential threat. Why is it unanimously immoral for somebody to steal someone’s money or material possessions, but it is the fault of the victim when their personal pictures and feeling of security are taken away? If a person were to break into
Jennifer Lawrence’s home and steal a naked polaroid picture, there would be no doubt that she was wronged, but why is the situation considered less serious when that same picture happens to be seen on a screen? Instead of asking why these celebrities were not more careful of the pictures that they thought were safe from the rest of the world, we should be questioning how safe our personal information is, and if we’re next.
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Sports The Do's and Don'ts of Fantasy Football
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By JoSh heLLer Contributing Writer If you are reading this, then that means you want the best tips possible to win your fantasy football league this year, which is good! This also means that you are a committed fantasy football player. Now that we are one full week into this year's NFL season, you've probably already drafted, but if you haven’t, that is completely fine as I will be giving tips on who to draft, trade for, drop, or add. I hope these tips will help you clear up anything that has been fuzzy for you so far so you can get out there, get the team you want, and win. 1. For my first tip, never forget to adjust your weekly lineup. I do not care if you do not make a trade, add, or drop anyone, as long as you set your lineup, you should be fine. 2. Do not go overboard on your trading. I know from expe-
rience as this is one rule I rarely follow. Last year, I traded away running back Trent Richardson for Marshawn Lynch. Great for me, right? Well, it was for a few weeks, until I made the dumbest trade I ever could have made. I traded away Eddie Lacy and
“Remember to trust your gut, not the projections.” Peyton Manning for Doug Martin who suffered a labrum injury and Jay Cutler who missed several weeks due to a groin injury. If it wasn't for that trade, there's a good chance I would have won my league. I'm perfectly fine with trades, but do not over-do it. 3. Try and grab someone who matches your league type. Now if you're in an Individual-Defensive-Player league, I really can't help you. But if you're in a point
per reception (PPR) league like I am, I can tell you some guys who look good to me. One guy who I like, which may be a bit surprising, is running back Rashad Jennings of the New York Giants. Now I know picking any Giant could be detrimental, (see quarterback Eli Manning last year), but I like Jennings. Manning has always liked to dump the ball off and with this new Giant’s offense I feel that Rashad could thrive from the system of no-huddledump-offs. Another player I like is New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. Along with tight end Rob Gronkowski, he and Edelman are definitely the two most favored pass catchers in the Patriot’s offense. Not to mention, Edelman had an amazing season last year and I expect another big one this year. Another guy who is always a sleeper in PPR leagues is Danny Woodhead. Even though he is now the third string running back over in San Diego, he still has a lot of value in PPR leagues. 3. I do not suggest taking a tight end very high, unless it's Jimmy Graham who is on a completely different level than the rest of the tight ends in the league. Besides Graham, you are basically getting similar production value from the other top-7 tight ends on the draft board. Instead of wasting a second or third round pick on Vernon Davis, (who I don't like this year), wait a little while and grab someone like Jason Witten or Jordan Cameron. Elite tight ends like Graham are special, but unless you think a certain tight end is going to have a 15-plus touchdown season, there are other players you can get with your earlier picks. 4. Remember to trust your gut, not the projections. Let's say two of the wide receivers you own are Randall Cobb and Brian Hartline. Cobb is projected to score only 7 points for the week, while Hartline is projected to score 15 points, mainly because he is playing against a bad defense.
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Now, Cobb is considered your second best receiver, while Hartline is barely owned in any leagues and honestly should not even get the start at the flex position. Even though the projections say one thing, your gut should say another, which is ignore the projections and start the better receiver. 5. Don’t be afraid to have “handcuffs.” There are certain running backs out there that will either split work with their backup, or are injury-prone, and it's necessary to own the team’s backup for when the starter goes down. A great example of this is Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson. Jackson is a great talent, but only when he's fully healthy, which is not very often. If you are a Jackson owner, you better handcuff one of the Falcon’s backup running backs in Devonta Freeman and/or Jacquizz Rodgers. Another guy who needs a handcuff, in my opinion, is Green
Bay Packer’s running back Eddie Lacy. Lacy, in Week 1, suffered a concussion, and is out for 10 days, but if he gets another concussion, he could miss more time. That is why I think you should pick up the Green Bay Packer’s second string running back James Starks if you are an Eddie Lacy owner and do not forget to have handcuffs for the other running backs on your team. 6. Always think about a team's offensive line before picking a running back. If it is your pick in the draft and you have the choice between the top-15 running backs, don't just think about talent, think about that team's offensive line. If you have 2 equally talented backs and one has a great offensive line while the other's line is wrecked by injury, then the choice should be easy. 7. Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun. That is the most important part, and these tips will help you to remain in the hunt, and keep the league as fun as possible.
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New York Giants Season Preview By MaTT WoodS Staff Writer The New York Giants look to get off to a better start this season than the 2013 team did a year ago. Last season the Giants started 0-6, which at the time was tied for the worst start in the league. Luckily the Giants managed to turn their season around in the second half of the year and finished with a record of 7-9. Veteran leadership was key to helping the team finish strong last year, but will that same leadership carry over to this season? And more importantly, can the Giants improve off of last season? If they look to recover from last season’s unexpected woes, they’ll need their captains to take an important role. The Giants recently named the captains for this year’s team, which include quarterback Eli Manning, wide receiver Victor Cruz, linebacker Jon Beason, safety Antrel Rolle, and long snapper Zak DeOssie. Manning and Cruz, the offensive captains, both look to bounce back from after neither lived up last season’s expectations, Manning especially as he led the NFL with a career high 27 interceptions. This preseason has not looked very promising either, especially
for Manning in particular. This preseason had me wondering just how long Manning would last without getting injured due to the shaky play of the offensive line. Newly hired offensive coordinator Bob McAdoo’s offense should provide Manning with a lot of quick short throw opportunities,
This preseason has not looked very promising either, especially for Manning in particular. however, from what we’ve seen thus far, Manning has looked very uncomfortable dropping back in the pocket and is still out of sync with a few of his receivers. I’m expecting the offense to come together over the course of this season, but at what point will it be too late? We will have to wait and see. The Giants did in fact make an increased effort to improve their roster this offseason. They made the most moves of any team, perhaps realizing that the window may be closing on this team being able to make a run for another
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Last season the Giants started 0-6, which at the time was tied for the worst start in the league.
Super Bowl. They bolstered a weak secondary by adding cornerbacks Dominique RogersCromartie and Walter Thurmond III, strengthened a depleted offensive line by acquiring guard Geoff Schwartz, and signed one of the most coveted free agents on the market in running back Rashad Jennings. These moves made it clear that GM Jerry Reese realizes that his team was in need of a major overhaul after last season’s mishaps. The Giants defense on the other hand, looks to be formidable this upcoming season. The newly formed secondary led by Antrel Rolle aims at becoming one of the best in the NFL, but perhaps the key to this defense is its heart and soul; that being linebacker and on-field play caller Jon Beason. Beason’s comeback season with the Giants last year shows that the injury prone and former All Pro linebacker still has it in him. Before his Achilles injury in 2011, Beason was undoubtedly one of the top linebackers in the NFL. He most certainly provides the much needed leadership at a key position that the Giants are looking for. Watch for Beason to return to form if he can stay healthy this year, and alongside Rolle, take this defense to the next level. Even with their stellar offseason additions, the Giants lacked at filling key positions on their roster through the draft, but are looking for their rookies to contribute immediately. The Giants selected LSU stand-out wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with the 13th pick in the NFL draft, which many fans were furious over after the Giants passed on offensive lineman Zach Martin who could have provided immediate impact on the struggling offensive line. Unfortunately, Beckham Jr. has been injured for the entire preseason, and may not be able to play until week 3. Other rookies such as running back Andre Wil-
liams and Weston Richburg will look to improve on a 10-6 season be thrown into the mix early and last year, while the Redskins most often, and have proven through certainly will compete for a divithe preseason that they are ready sion crown if Robert Griffin III for the NFL. You can expect both can stay healthy, and the Cowof these rookies to have decent boys are going to be rather even with the Giants, but have a very seasons. Taking all the key factors into susceptible defense. The Giants schedule doesn’t consideration, expectations for this Giants team should not be really play to their favor either. They play 3 Super high at all. Right now Bowl contenders the Giants are a midwithin consecutive dle-of-the-pack team. weeks, including the The offense will take Colts, defending Sua while to really gel per Bowl Champion and with such a weak Seahawks, and the offensive line, it may 49ers. However, the take even longer than WIKIMEDIA COMMONS bottom portion of the expected. McAdoo’s schedule does provide offense hasn’t shown up throughout the entire preseason, some winnable games. My preand by the looks of it this high- diction is that the Giants finish powered and fast-paced offense 8-8 this season, with wins over we all expected to see might not the Texans, Redskins (twice), even show up for the first portion Cowboys (twice), Jaguars, Titans, and Rams. Even though this may of this season. Take into account the rest of not be the outcome we all hoped the NFC East as well. The Eagles for, the team is certainly headed in the right direction.
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Saint Rose SoccerTeams Open Their Seasons at Home By VICTORIA ADDISON Sports Editor
The Golden Knights soccer season officially began this past week for both the men and women’s teams who competed at home in their season openers. The women’s team played first against Nyack College, followed by the men’s who took on Molloy College. Ranked sixth overall in the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Preseason Poll, the women’s team is also favored to win the Northeast-10 Conference Championship according to the league coaches’ preseason poll. The team has won the Northeast-10 Conference Championship consecutively for the past six seasons. The Lady Knights did little but dominate Thursday night as they beat Nyack by a score of 6-0. The team scored 3 goals per half, each by a different player. Junior
forward Kristin Carr started the scoring frenzy almost halfway into the first half, followed by junior midfielder Michaela Phillips soon after. Yet another goal was scored before the first half came to an end by junior midfielder Quinn Massaroni. Goals continued to pour in as freshman forwards Morgan Burchhardt and Amanda Roney both scored their first goals of the season midway through the second half. Finally, sophomore forward Sammy Blizzard shot the sixth and final goal of the night, leaving the Golden Knights victorious by a land slide. The team plays their next home game tonight versus Mercy College at 5:30 p.m. Saint Rose’s men’s team, who made their first ever Northeast-10 Championship appearance last season, also competed Thursday night. The Golden Knights are projected to finish eighth in the Northeast-10 Conference accord-
ing to the league coach’s preseason poll. Newly named head coach Stephen Hogan made his first debut with the team as they took on Molloy College to open their season. No goals were scored in the first half for either team. It was not until the second half that each team scored within minutes of each other. With close to 10 minutes left, Molloy was the first to score, followed by a goal from Saint Rose by freshman midfielder Kledis Capollari soon after. After two scoreless overtime periods, the game ended in a tie. Colan Balkwell, Saint Rose’s junior goal keeper, finished the game with a total of five saves, only allowing one goal into the net from the opposing team. After their loss to Daemon College at home last Saturday, the Golden Knights will host St. Thomas Aquinas College tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
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Welker Issued Suspension for Drug Use By VICTORIA ADDISON Sports Editor
slipping drugs into his drink was not enough, Welker also targeted the NFL’s drug abuse policy in Just when I thought I heard it wake of the news of his suspenall, news broke that Wes Welk- sion. er was caught popping Molly In an email to the Denver Post (MDMA) at the Kentucky Derby. Welker said, “I have never been For those of you who do not find concerned with the leagues perthe story as amusing as I do, take formance enhancing or drug a moment to remember how ri- abuse policies because under no diculous the 5’9” wide receiver scenario would they ever apply to looked dressed in a top hat and me, but I now know, that (drugsunglasses handing out wads of policy procedures) are clearly cash to random passersby on the flawed, and I will do everything day of the Derby. in my power to ensure they are Even though Welker has since corrected, so other individuals denied his use of the drug by and teams aren’t negatively afstating that he has no idea what fected so rashly like this.” Molly even is, I am still strongly Although Welker may have sat convinced that he knew exactly for the Bronco’s regular season what he was getting into and is opener versus the Indianapolis only trying to save himself the Colts regardless of his suspenembarrassment at this point. sion due to a concussion suffered Since the during the third Kentucky Derby I am still strongly game of the preincident, Welker convinced that he knew season, it is no has been susquestion that his exactly what he was teammates are pended for 4 games, which going to miss getting into. will hurt not only him in the games the Denver Bronleading up to his cos, but also those of you who de- return on October 5. cided he was a good pick for your With a total of 778 yards and fantasy football team. According 10 touchdowns last season, to Fox Sports, the Broncos have Welker was an easy target for the been aware of Welker’s suspen- Bronco’s 13-time Pro Bowl quarsion since the start of training terback Peyton Manning. Luckily camp and were hoping for an ap- for fans, Manning can turn any peal to reverse the decision. The pass into touchdown thus Welkappeal was of course denied. er’s absence should not prove to Under the NFL’s drug abuse be too much of a problem for the policy, Welker’s use of an am- Bronco’s offense. phetamine ultimately led to his At the end of the day, Welker suspension. The time of his drug made a mistake and we should use was pinpointed as he report- forgive him regardless of how edly tested positive for Adderall odd the situation may be. Ala week after the Kentucky Derby, though the Broncos may be worleading officials to believe it was ried about the loss of a key player, on the day of the Derby that he they can be assured that the team used the drug. Despite the results is in good hands with Manning at of the test, Welker is convinced the helm of their offense. Let’s someone slipped the drug into his just hope that Welker can make drink in the midst of the famous up for his wrong doings and be horse race and tried to save him- able to find the end zone upon his self by stating that he would nev- return to the football field as easer use drugs recreationally. Good ily as he was able to find Molly try Wes, but no one believes that on that dreadful day at the Kenexcuse. tucky Derby. As if blaming someone else for