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Sexual Assault Issues Within Colleges
Bicycle Coalition Proposes New Plan for Bicycle
By RYAN ANGLIM Contributing Writer, BRIAN MARIANO Contributing Writer, VALERIYA PONOMAROVA Contributing Writer and LAUREN SEARS Staff Writer Sexual assault is a major issue around the nation because colleges are mishandling sexual assault cases. It raises a heightened awareness of how much underreporting occurs within campuses. The underreporting of sexual assault cases has come to the forefront because of the increased media attention to high profile colleges that had students speak out against their colleges.
Swarthmore College was placed in the media eye recently because a group of students filed two federal complaints with the Federal Education Department in regards to the college’s handling of sexual misconduct, according to an Aug. 28 story in The New York Times. Just last week, the State University of New York reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to improve the way it handles sexual assault cases, according to news reports. And, the U.S. Senate will vote soon concerning the best way for the U.S. military to handle sexual assault charges. Continued on Page A6
Best Kept SecretKelly’s Basement By JOHN LYDEN Contributing Writer
There has been dispute over the size of the proposed bike lane on Madison Aveune. By MICHAEL HIDINGER Contributing Writer The Albany Bicycle Coalition has proposed an alternative idea for bicycle lanes in the “Traffic
Calming” plans for Madison Avenue. The organization’s president, Lorenz Worden, provided a copy of a letter they wrote to Coordinator of Traffic Engineering, William E. Trudeau, on Oct. 14.
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The letter explains that “the Albany Bicycle Coalition has considered many different approaches and has concluded that there Continued on Page A8
Arts & Opinion
Sitting next to Jimmy Kelly Sr., 73, in his spacious dining room decorated with Irish décor, it is hard not to notice the picture that sits in a back corner by the door that leads to the basement. The picture shows Kelly in the 1960s, drumming with his Irish music band, “The Galway Blazers.” A framed poem, “Fine Soft Days,” about the power of music
penned by Kelly nearly ten years ago, sits adjacent to the photo. These items are tangible representations of the indescribable love Kelly feels for an art that has made him who he is today. Kelly’s basement, which the framed photo and poem sit next to, has become anything but your typical family’s basement. Kelly and his wife, Ann Leonard-Kelly, host an event that they like to call a “house concert” Continued on Page A7
Sports
Alumni Marie Schofield breaks down the economic woes. See pages A2
Review: 12 Years a Slave See pages B 15
Golden Knights Fall to the Dolphins, Still Make History See page D19
Tennis teacher puts club to bed. See pages A5
TP the Tree: All in Good Fun? See page C16
Basketball Fan Promotions See page D20
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Alumni Marie Schofield Breaks Down the Economic Woes By VANESSA LANGDON Contributing Writer The economy is not the most exciting subject, but to college students everywhere, understanding the situation and the causation of the recent recession directly impacts the scariest thing that is encountered. Last Wednesday, Saint Rose hosted the 14th Tully Lecture; the Tully lectures are a series of business related lectures started in 1989. This lecture featured one of Saint Rose’s prominent alumni, Marie Schofield. Schofield is an expert in all things economical, holding numerous positions with Columbia Management over the past 23 years. There, she currently is the chief economist and senior portfolio manager. Schofield spoke regarding the issues that lead up to, and the ultimate result of, the tough years of recession experienced from economic downturn. In her speech, “Tough Exit from Easy Money,” Schofield began by explaining the issues regarding the Fed or the Federal Reserve. According to Schofield, what matters is, “When does it end, and what will happen when it ends? How will markets react?” The result of the Fed, and their “extraordinary path” and “lofty goals,” as Schofield characterized it, are what will truly mater to the markets in the future. She went on to explain to a packed room of Saint Rose business majors, community members, and alumni alike that the Fed serves two purposes- to ensure a safe financial system, and to stimulate economic growth. Schofield then went back in time, further than some may have expected her to go. She went back to discuss the beginning of the recession and economic downturn, but instead of 2009, she mentions 2007. She notes that she had personal experience that denotes this as the beginning of the downturn, slowly starting but a slump nonetheless. “I know this because of my
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Marie Schofield purchase as a bond manager,” said Schofield. “It was a housing bubble and home prices started to fall and defaults started to pick up. And my marketm, the fixed income market, was ground zero.” Schofield explains that it wasn’t an overnight change in economic climate but “a slow moving train wreck.” This slow moving effect led to the Fed not responding until it was almost too late. The thought process and evolution of alarm on the part of the Fed was curiosity at first, then it became concern because it started to impact the shadow banking system, then the first half of 2008 resulted in alarm, and lastly at the end of 2008 they were horrified. This issue was not addressed because the Fed was too busy looking at economic models, and not getting their well-needed reality check from the facts and crumbling numbers around them. “Their economic models were saying that they were going to be okay.” These effects that weren’t noticed were not the sole result of the big banks, which is the main misconception, according to Schofield. But instead, it was a series of failures in the economic system. The failures were: household
debt extremes, belief that home prices would never fall, belief that the economic model could manage extreme leverage, belief in the accuracy of credit ratings, government regulators asleep at the wheel, and the powerful emotion of denial. This created a perfect storm; people were buying more than they could afford, the banks were giving out enormous mortgages, and companies went further in debt. The scariest aspect of this downfall for Schofield was the moment that she was in a crowded room listening to a conference call between Columbia Management, the banks, and the Fed that she realized that the only thing that could save the economic system was the Fed themselves and they did not understand it one bit. She mentioned specifically a memory of a coworker looking over at her and saying, “Marie, we’re in deep [expletive],” and in that moment she knew it was going to be a much longer ordeal than was expected. The issue was the housing bubble, but under that was the bigger credit bubble, which caused the recession. A recession that was worse than any in the past, normally the growth does dip but then springs back. With this re-
cession there was no spring back. The last time that there was such low spring back was the Great Depression. The growth has been about two percent, and where we are right now is where we normally are at the beginning of a recession in the past. The government has tried to aid in this through taking on the debt from the populous, but the main issue is time. It just takes time for markets to bounce back. The main ways to reduce debt besides waiting it out for the market to swing back are austerity (cutting spending and paying debts), restructuring (defaulting), and debt monetization. The average time that it takes for a market and economy to fully recover form a recession is 10 years. The U.S. is closing in on seven years, which makes Schofield optimistic for the future. She is so optimistic that when asked during the closing question and answer of her lecture, she said that she would advise the purchase of a home in this market, even noting that two of her children recently bought homes. The biggest concern that Schofield sees as a consequence of this time period of nationwide economic hardships is the sad fact that student loan debt dollars sur-
passed credit card debt. This is an issue not only for college students but for the health of the economy. This is delaying a milestone, which in turn is impeding recovery. There is less spending on such big events as weddings and less money spent on homes as people choose to rent. Schofield characterizes the stimulus as a painkiller, not a cure. She said the entirety of the fiscal policy needs to be changed; as a nation, we’ve been spending more than we’ve been taking in since 2002. The issue is not resolving itself and the government is not doing its best at fixing it. Schofield explains that the economy is not addicted to ZIRP, or zero interest policy, as well as QE, or quantitative easing. Unfortunately, even though stimulus occurred, people are still scared. They may have more money but are choosing not to spend it for fear of a return to the dark days of a deep recession. In closing, Schofield quoted Yogi Berra, saying, “In theory, theory and practice are the same but in practice they are very different.” Schofield believes in data, not in models and is positive about the fact that it was a long hard road but that it is getting better.
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Homicide on Lark Street Albany resident Charee AkinsMaddox was killed by domestic partner Damien Zervos, 32, of Guilderland at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 in her Lark Street residence. It is unclear what events may have led up to the shooting. Upon arrival to the incident, officers located the female victim
inside her residence with gunshot wounds. Akins-Maddox was pronounced deceased at the scene. The weapon supposed to have been used has been recovered. The victim has four children between the ages of 5 and 19, who were all home at the time of the incident. The children were physically unharmed.
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Saint Rose Releases Annual Security Report Saint Rose Security has released its annual security report. The College of Saint Rose is required to present this annual report to inform all students, faculty and staff about The College’s Security and related policies under the Clery Act. The reports are put together by specially trained officers in the College of Saint Rose Department of Safety and Security. Federal regulations require the report to be issued by October 1 of each year. The crimes reported in 2012 include many incidents on and offcampus. There was one reported forcible sex offense that occurred on-campus. Four robberies were
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reported, none of which were oncampus or in student housing. But there were seven reports of burglary cases in student housing, and two other on-campus burglaries. There were no reports of aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, or arson last year. One hundred thirteen liquor law violations were reported in student housing and two other incidents that occurred on-campus. The report also showed 10 drug law violations cases that occurred in student housing. The 2012 report showed less crime compared to the statistics reported in 2010 and 2011. Saint Rose is required to re-
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lease this report under the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) of 1998. Jeanne Clery was a 19-year-old Lehigh University freshman who was assaulted and murdered in her residence hall room in 1986. The federal law, that requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses, was created in her honor. To see more of this year’s report, visit www.strose.edu/campuslife/campus_security/safetyreportandcleryact
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in Mind, Seek First to Understand then to be Understood, and Sharpen the Saw. Phillips also partners with The Sage Colleges for the Stand Up for Character- Down for Bullying program. The program supports positive learning environments and gaining trust within schools. The program also puts on Bul-
lying Awareness events with the schools in the area. “Kids can’t learn if they come to school scared,” said Dr. Phillip Fusco, assistant director for the academy of character education at The Sage College. “We promote good character and positive, popular values.”
Pine Hills Elementary on WGNA By STEPHANIE MONTGOMERY
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Third graders from the Pine Hills Elementary School had their day in the spotlight again this week for the third time in October. “Bullying’s Wrong,” an anti-bullying song performed by the third graders at the Pine Hills Elementary and other schools in the area, was featured on the WGNA Sean and Richie Show at around 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday. Pine Hills Elementary, where 417 students are enrolled from kindergarten through fifth grade, and five other elementary schools in the region, wrote the song lyrics. Each school, including Deann Lynch’s third grade class at Pine Hills Elementary, was designated a verse to perform. This is the first
year Lynch’s class is involved in the project. “The kids loved it, and the parents were so happy they’re on the radio,” said Lynch. The students brainstormed many ideas, and collaborated with Richie Phillips to make those thoughts into a song. “I just bring in my keyboard, use a tune that’s out there already and change the parody,” said Phillips. The radio host has been creating these songs for 20 years. “Some songs we wrote in the classroom are still used today.” Phillips has a desire to work with children. “I have a deep interest in writing songs with kids and trying to spread the word that there’s nothing wrong with being a responsible, kind, caring, empathetic
person. You can be all of those things and still be ‘cool,’” said Phillips. This isn’t the first song Pine Hills Elementary had broadcast on WGNA. Last month, Lynch’s class rapped in a leadership song for Phillips. Last week, the students recited the Pledge of Allegiance for the morning show as well. Leaders at the Pine Hills Elementary encourage student leadership and emphasize those qualities in the classroom. The leadership theme plays off of the book, 7 Habits of Successful People, by Steven Covey, into the “7 Habits of Happy Children.” These seven student habits include: Be Proactive, Put First Things First, Synergize, Think Win Win, Begin With the End
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TennisTeacher Puts Club to Bed By MARK ADAM Contributing Writer
Though summer is long gone, the Albany Tennis Club has just closed down for the season. The tape has been pulled up and the red clay courts have been leveled. The club’s manager and tennis professional, Larry Yakubowski, has finally finished his summer job. Yakubowski, 53, is a full-time middle school math and physical education teacher at Doane Stuart School in Rensselaer, leaving the meat of the tennis season, the summer, open to him. As club manager, he organizes programs for the group’s 300 members from May to October. He also teaches lessons and is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry and the United States Professional Tennis Association. Members are attracted to the club’s rare red clay courts at Ridgefield Park because they are easier on a player’s knees and ankles, Yakubowski said. His neon yellow, green, and red shoes are flashy, contrasting with his slow,
patient walk and old, white VW Beetle sitting in the parking lot. “He’s a great tennis teacher and I don’t think there’s a soul at the club that could say a crass word about Larry,” said Mike DeRossi, president of the club’s board of directors. DeRossi joined about 10 years ago when Yakubowski was the tennis professional and hired him as manager in 2012. Yakubowski’s goal is to make the club accessible to people who love tennis. Annual memberships are $220 for an individual, or $110 for a college student. He sends regular emails to members, letting them know about upcoming events. He even welcomes non-members who can play for $15 a day. “I want people to feel my energy about the game,” Yakubowski said. “The power of an invitation goes a long way.” One club member who has taken lessons with Yakubowski is Richard Andress. The retired state worker and Pine Hills resident has played tennis for 40 years, and plays at Ridgefield Park about three times a week
during the summer. Yet, he still learns from Yakubowski. “He picks up on things very fast,” said Andress, who has improved his serve from those lessons. “He’s always accentuating the positives.” Yakubowski moved to the Capital Region in 1988 from Rhinebeck, where he grew up. He mostly played team sports like baseball and basketball in his youth, not tennis. He didn’t even play in college. But the sport’s popularity from its heyday and stars like John McEnroe and Miloslav Mecir pulled him in. He picked up the game in his mid20s and has played ever since. Even though he’s lost some quickness over the years, Yakubowski said he has improved as a player because he is more aware on the court. Yakubowski and his wife Claire, who is also a teacher, will celebrate their 25th anniversary
to teaching the game,” said Steve Beditz, a 20-year club member who plays twice a week during the summer and has taken lessons from Yakubowski. As the weather turns colder, Yakubowski moves indoors for the winter tennis season, playing primarily at Sportime in Schenectady and the Saratoga YMCA in Wilton. When the impending winter gives way to warmer temperatures, the white VW Beetle will return to the Ridgefield Park lot and this club’s manager will be opening the gate for its members. “I love this job,” Yakubowski said.
this month. They have raised a daughter and a son – Leigh is a college student at Vassar College and Samuel is a student at Bethlehem Central Schools. One of Yakubowski’s hobbies outside of tennis is playing guitar. He enjoys the old singers and songwriters like Don McLean, James Taylor, and Simon and Garfunkel. Amidst juggling family, teaching, and other interests, Yakubowski still finds time to run the tennis club and help players at all skill levels improve. “He’s a very patient and gentle guy, and folks respond almost universally well to his approach
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High profile colleges like Duke and Vanderbilt are known for their athletics programs. Recent news reports have highlighted sexual assault incidents that happened at these universities. One of the big issues is that college campuses want to protect their credibility and reputation. At times, the public is made aware of the reality of the issue of sexual assault on campus. “By colleges hiding these crimes, they are protecting the perpetrator and the trauma for the victim,” said Marcus Kissoon, an international fellow from Trinidad and Tobago, who is working with the New York State Coali-
“Rape is violence, sex is the weapon, and it’s not about a loss of control.” Karen Ziegler tion Against Sexual Assault in Albany. For every one thousand females on a college campus, there will be 35 incidents of sexual assault, said Joe Farrell, director of training at the coalition. Numerous programs at the coalition assist victims, inform the public, advocate for survivors, and promote change in public policy to increase sexual assault prevention, according to the coalition’s website. “Rape is violence, sex is the weapon, and it’s not about a loss of control,” said Karen Ziegler, director of the Albany County Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center. Rape, sexual violence, sexual assault and sexual abuse are all reportable crimes. “Sexual Violence (SV) refers to sexual activity where consent is not obtained or freely given,”
according the coalition’s website. Sexual assaults occur mostly in the 14 to 24-year-old age group, a demographic that includes most college students. The City of Albany has at least five colleges and universities, such as the State University of New York at Albany, The College of Saint Rose, the Sage College of Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy, and Albany Law School. High profile colleges are given media attention over the issue of sexual assault, but it happens locally, as well. Though college campuses have gone a great way in the last 20 to 25 years to address this matter, there could still be as few as one resolution for almost every 100 sexual assaults, according to Farrell. Seventy percent of sexual assault victims are assaulted by somebody they know, Farrell said. This means that seven out of 10 people will be sexually assaulted by their friends, classmates, or significant others. This is a crime where the victim usually knows the offender, said Farrell. It is violence, it is illegal, and calling it anything less would only soften an alarming problem, according to Farrell. When sexual assault is reported to campus security, their line of questioning may make it seem like they are accusing the victims of making up the incident. Campus security asks victims questions, said Ziegler, such as, “Are you sure you’re not lying?” These kinds of questions sometimes make victims second-guess their recollections of the incident. “They begin to doubt themselves,” said Ziegler, regarding the victims and their own recollection of what happened. However, Det. Kevin Flynn of the Albany Police Department provided a different angle on this. “I believe every victim until I have a reason not to,” said Flynn. In order for a victim to persuade police that the incident occurred, a substantial amount of evidence needs to be presented to the police and the District Attorney’s
office. “They really want a strong case,” said Dennis McDonald, vice president of Student Affairs at Saint Rose, in regards to police requiring extensive evidence that the incident took place. Sexual assault is a difficult crime to prove in the courtroom because the lack of evidence shortly turns into a “he-said, she-said” scenario, according to McDonald. McDonald is the project director behind a proposal for a grant to raise awareness about sexual assault on Saint Rose, Albany Law School and Siena College campuses. The grant includes training of employees at the college, including residential assistants, in the handling of sexual assault. Resident assistants are required to tell anyone who comes up to them to report a crime that they are “mandated reporters.” This means that they are required to report the incident as told to them up to their supervisor. “If the victim chooses to report to the police … we would help them with that,” according to Chelsea Foster, a residential as-
“I was afraid that my dad would just pull me from living at school.” Amanda Daley sistant at Saint Rose. Employees are not trained to tell the victim what to do, but they are trained to offer help with anything they wish to do. Most of the sexual assault victims don’t report largely because they are frightened about what may happen next. Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes. “Sometimes it goes back to loyalty,” said Tara Benincasa, li-
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Karen Ziegler, director of the Albany County Crime Victims and Sexual Violence Center, speaking to a journalism class at Saint Rose on sexual assault. censed mental health counselor in Albany. Victims may not want to see the offenders get in trouble or go to jail. Sometimes, the victims might have emotional feelings toward the abusers, said Benincasa, who has eight years of experience helping sexual assault victims, as well as working with sex offenders. Some victims won’t report the crime, because they don’t want their parents to remove them from college. “I was afraid that my dad would just pull me from living at school,” said Amanda Daley, 22, a graduate student at Saint Rose, who was sexually assaulted at a party during her sophomore year in 2010. Daley didn’t go to the authorities because she wanted to forget about the incident. However, she sought the help of the college’s counselor. In some cases, early sexually violent traumas make it hard for victims to make good decisions, said Chrys Ballerano, director of the Sexual Assault and Mental Health Project at the state coali-
tion. Ballerano works in the same coalition as Farrell to provide assistance to victims of sexual violence. Ballerano told the students of a journalism class at Saint Rose that she was sexually assaulted by a graduate assistant at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Ballerano did not report the crime, because of her history. “I protected everybody, including the perpetrator, by keeping my mouth shut,” said Ballerano. Many factors play into the reasons behind the underreporting of sexual violence on campus. Being knowledgeable about sexual violence, the different cases that apply, the reporting process, and how to prevent sexual assault could go a long way to addressing this issue. “Unless someone comes forward, there’s no one to respond to,” said Farrell. This is the first of four sexual assault stories that’s being produced by the Journalism II class at The College of Saint Rose.
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Kelly and his wife, Ann Leonard-Kelly, host an event that they like to call a “house concert” once a month.
once a month. Some of the foremost Irish musicians in the world have performed in Kelly’s house in the Pine Hills since they started their concert series in 2003. Kelly’s basement has become the localized version of Carnegie Hall, with musicians from across the Atlantic expressing a desire to add “Kelly’s basement” to their already impressively expansive resumes. “Quite honestly, when they leave the next morning, they’re shocked they’re going to get paid on top of everything else,” said Kelly, who’s able to pay the musicians, by charging $20 a person for each concert. In exchange, food and beverages are provided for the musicians and the audience during the event as well. The venue is intimate in Kelly’s basement. No more than 60 people fit in the basement, which has a mini bar adorned with Irish decor that sits in the back of the room, and the musicians sit on the
same level with the crowd. Typically, the musicians that perform in Kelly’s basement enjoy a full spread of food and an interactive session with the audience after the concert. “I honestly never thought it
“I honestly never thought it would take me this far.” Jimmy Kelly Sr. would take me this far,” said Kelly. “Especially the fact that now I have an A-list, B-list, and C-list for these house concerts.” The decision Kelly made back 10 years ago to have house concerts was a symbolic gesture to try and bring back, on some level, his own childhood. Kelly grew up in the Bronx and is the son of the renowned 20th century Irish musician, Ralph
Kelly. His father, originally from County Galway, Ireland, frequently played at the top bars and ballrooms in New York City in the 1920s and 30s. When Kelly was born in 1940, he became immersed in music from the get-go. “My dad used to have some of the Irish music greats come and play in our home,” said Kelly. It was during such occasions that the young Kelly learned to love the music of his ancestors. That immeasurable love of Irish music has shaped his life in ways he thought music couldn’t. “Music paid for my kids’ schooling,” said Kelly, who worked at a local brewery, then become a steel worker, and then worked for the Albany Co. Sewer District. But it was the money Kelly made as an Irish ceili drummer that ultimately financially sustained his family. Kelly played drums for the Galway Blazers, an Albany based Irish band. The group lasted from 1966 until 1979. John Callahan, Mike Leonard, and Jimmy Mangan were Kelly’s band-mates.
The Chronicle “My dad gave me the banner he used for his band in 1966 when I started playing with the Blazers, so it was like I was carrying on the tradition,” said Kelly. For Kelly’s four children, now adults, listening to renowned Irish musicians play in the home is something they’ve been fortunate enough to experience for most of their lives. “I remember music always being around,” said Jimmy Kelly Jr., 43. “We’d have the top Irish musicians playing at our kitchen table when I was a kid. I thought nothing of it.” This month, the Irish group De Dannan is scheduled to play in his basement. Kelly sends out private invitations for the house concerts. Advertising the event has never appealed to him because issues with crowd control could ensue. “Musicians who would normally play in much larger venues love to play at Jimmy’s,” said Kathleen Sweeney, a local Irish musician and frequent attendee at the house concerts. “He and Annie offer such wonderful hospitality.” Some of the attendees who have come for the house concerts since 2003 are in awe of how Kelly has reeled in some of the top Irish musicians in the world. “It’s incredible to see people such as Joanie Madden in such an intimate setting,” said Linda Cryan, a regular house concert attendee. “It seems somehow much
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more Irish than going to a big concert hall.” For Kelly, the house concerts have helped him maintain a connection with his past, and, most importantly, his father. “I like to think my father passed the torch to me,” said Kelly. Kelly has not only helped himself feel a connection to his past, but also many of the attendees at the house concerts. “This really reminds me of my childhood, growing up in an Irish family in the Bronx,” said Martin Joseph, a family friend of Kelly who often participates in the gatherings. “It’s a warm atmosphere, with storytelling, music and friendship. It’s truly nostalgia inducing of the old days of Irish music.” Kelly hopes he’ll be able to continue with the house concerts for many years to come. The music-filled evenings in Kelly’s basement not only entertain the audience and give successful musicians a chance to interact with their audience, but also bring solace and joy to him. The ending of “Fine Soft Days,” a poem penned by Kelly nearly 10 years ago, depicts the unwavering love he feels for a day filled with music and kinship: “The whole world in peace, all borders to cease. Imagine that joy to portray. That tells one in part of my happy heart, whenever my friends come to play.”
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Kelly played drums for the Galway Blazers, an Albany-based Irish band, from 1966 to 1979.
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is only one that maximizes bicyclist safety” and that is separate on-street lanes “with the bicycle lanes widened to six feet to provide a sufficient safety margin.” The other options proposed for bicycles have been shared lanes in traffic or parking lanes. Separate bike lanes 5-feet-wide have also been discussed, but the Albany Bicycle Coalition’s letter says that “based on our extensive experience, five feet is not sufficient to protect cyclists from car doors, and from wide commercial vehicles parked at the curb.” The 10th Ward Councilwoman Leah Golby, who represents the Pine Hills neighborhood, said she agrees with Worden on the need for separate bicycle lanes rather than shared lanes that both bicycles and automobiles use. Golby said that she is “one of the daring few” bicyclists to use the shared lanes now found in parts of the city and that the idea of riding in traffic with cars, buses, and trucks scares off many potential cyclists from riding in the city. “We need to start putting more than one bike lane in the city,” she said. Golby said she thought that separate bicycle lanes would possibly increase the number of cyclists and reduce the number of cars on the city’s streets and that college students especially might be encouraged to ride bikes rather than drive cars if there were separate lanes. In 2010, the Albany Common Council passed the Madison Avenue “Traffic Calming” initiative, which was followed by a feasibility study. One of the ideas for the “road diet” was to restripe the lanes from four to two. Golby said the study found that the lane reduction was possible and would not slow down traffic as long as traffic lights were changed to synchronize with the new flow of traffic. Golby also said that the Albany Police Department supports the idea of lane reduction
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The historical marker that stands next to a current CDTA bus stop at “The Point.” and that they believe the plan will make the road safer. These “traffic calming” plans are the latest developments for a stretch of roadway that has always connected the Pine Hills neighborhood with the rest of the city. At “The Point” intersection where Madison Avenue meets Western Avenue, there is a long history of different forms of transportation. Currently, there is a CDTA bus stop at “The Point” and there are two bus routes that pass through the area: Route 10 serves Western Avenue and Route 114 serves Madison and Washington Avenues. According to the “20122013 Route Performance Report” posted on the CDTA website, Route 10 had a total of 875,642 riders with 26.9 riders per hour and Route 114 had 267,579 total riders and 18.7 riders per hour for the 2013 fiscal year. The area’s history started off
much more quietly in contrast to the current heavy volume of traffic. According to official City Historian Tony Opalka, the Pine Hills neighborhood itself developed as a “street car suburb,” and prior to the 1890 establishment of an electric trolley line, the neighborhood was isolated from other parts of the city. The trolley line at that time went to “The Point” intersection. By 1900, it had been extended to the State University and its use was discontinued in
1946. Prior to the electric trolley lines that ran through the neighborhood, “The Point” was the location of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad station. The trains from this station ran from Albany to Schenectady and back. The historical marker that stands next to the current CDTA bus stop reads, “Near Here Mohawk and Hudson First Railroad Chartered in This Country, 1826, Began Its Run Albany to Schenectady.” The sign is identified as being produced
by the New York State Education Department and is dated 1940. Though the marker says the railroad station was “near here,” Opalka said that these signs weren’t always entirely accurate and were a product of the “scholarship of the time.” “I think that was really it, that was the location,” Opalka said. Railroad Wars of New York State author Timothy Starr said there was another error in the sign. “The Mohawk and Hudson actually wasn’t the first to be chartered in the country, just the first in New York State,” Starr said. The opening of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad brought about direct economic conflict with the then-dominant Erie Canal. The railroad’s route from Albany to Schenectady was faster than traveling through the canal. “There was definitely conflict at the beginning,” Starr said. “The canal used its influence in the legislature at Albany to put clauses in the railroads’ charters that limited their ability to carry freight as well as pay fees above and beyond the usual taxes.” Even before the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad connected Albany and Schenectady, the Great Western Turnpike laid down the path that Western Avenue currently follows. Along with Central Avenue, the Great Western Turnpike was one of the main routes west of the city at the time. Both routes were chartered around 1800 by private companies, who charged fees for their use, Opalka said.
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New Salon Offers Wide Range of Services By MARIA GESEK Contributing Writer
A new salon named The Styling Firm Barbering and Hair Care Studio opened at 1080 Madison Ave. next to Trustco Bank in Albany. The store is owned and managed by a husband-and-wife team, Freddie and Serriah Johnson. This studio caters to both male and female clients and it is the only natural hair care salon in the Albany area, which sets it apart from the others. The shop offers barbering, haircuts, natural hair
styling, facial cuts, nail art, manicures, pedicures, permanents, and full salon services. This is the first location and brand new start for The Styling Firm. Before settling down in Albany, this husband-and-wife team had separate careers. Serriah Johnson had her own natural hair care shop in Baltimore and Freddie Johnson worked as a barber at Crossgates Mall. Both had been in the hair care business for quite a while. Freddie Johnson was working professionally since 1996 and Serriah Johnson since 1998.
They decided that if they owned one place and worked together, it would be a better investment for them. Freddie Johnson does the barbering for the shop while Serriah Johnson emphasizes her work in natural hair care. They found it was better working together. The shop also has one other barber, one barber’s apprentice, and two cosmetologists. They enjoy the atmosphere inside the store and they offer twice as many services in one location. “[Freddie] is my partner for life… and I love working with him,” said Serriah Johnson. The natural hair care services that Serriah Johnson offers are distinguished for ethnic women. She shows ethnic women ways that they can style their natural hair without adding chemicals, weaves, or extensions to it.
This typically helps woman with kinky or curly texture to their hair, especially those who may have trouble knowing how to style it. Serriah Johnson encourages women to take out the extensions and stay away from the chemicals, and learn to love the hair you have. She also does defining to braids, dreadlocks, weaves, extensions, or curls. “We want to style your hair the healthiest way we can do it,” Serriah said. Their salon has a strong emphasis on healthy hair care. Their business offers consults before and after your appointment. They give a home care regimen to keep your hair looking its best and they also let you know when to come back. The shop also has a culturally diverse family atmosphere. It is unisex and encompasses all ages, from children to the elderly, and everything in-between. The couple had looked at many locations before deciding on the Madison Avenue store. This was the best store for them because
the large amount of foot traffic in the area and the close proximity to the college campuses. To help get the word out about their new store, the couple has special events and promotions. Each quarter, they hold a natural hair show. It is a fun event where they have musical performances, questions and answer sessions, and giveaways. The next show is planned for this month. They also have promotions such as $10 haircuts for college students. To help with the publicity of their business, Serriah Johnson has opened a Facebook page, makes flyers, writes the advertisements, and press releases. “She handles all the advertising for our business. She does a great job at getting the word out,” Freddie Johnson said. The Styling Firm is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Business has been healthy since the shop opened in August. “Business has been great and we hope for the best,” Serriah Johnson said.
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By ASIA EWART Staff Writer
On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Saint Rose English Club celebrated Halloween in an extra spooky and unique way. The club hosted a Spooky Slam, an open mic and poetry slam event, in Albertus 369 from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. English and non-English majors alike were invited to bring their best spooky poetry, or even the works of other poets, to read for the open mic portion. The slam part of the evening invited competitors to come prepared with three original poems and compete for the title of slam winner. The generous e-board provided candy, cookies, and apple cider for those in attendance, and even had the support of a few English professors who showed up. “The planning process was quick; once we decided that we wanted to have a slam and open mic that were Halloween-y, it was just left to decide when,”
explained junior Alex ShermanCross, who is a member of the club and served as the evening’s MC. “We ended up deciding to go for actual Halloween, in the hopes that people would dress up, and for a later time when most people are done with class by. Originally, it was going to be on Nov. 1, but we thought people might be out of the spirit by then.” “We decided at one of the early meetings that we were going to do something like this,” President Rachel Bolton further explained. “I was very happy with the turn out. I was not expecting that we would get so many people, and also there were people who were not in English Club.” The open mic was well received; it began with a reading from Dr. Barbara Ungar, and followed with a steady flow of attendees reading both original poetry and famous pieces, among them “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe and choice Emily Dickinson works. The slam portion saw four students – John Slagg, Kayla
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The four slam poets, with Caton and Samson to the left and Alex Sherman-Cross, the MC, to the right. Furnia, Zachary Caton, and Samson Pena – bring their poems to a panel of five volunteers: students Jessica Lamoureaux, Barbara Kaiser, Andy Gilchrist, Zach Williams, and Jenna VanWely. All four participants were rated on a
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Snacks available to the attendees.
scale of one to 10 after performing two poems each, and the two highest made it to the final round, facing off against each other. It came down to Caton and Pena, with Caton ultimately being the victor. “I’m thrilled that we had so many people come to listen, and that so many people stayed for the whole event,” said ShermanCross. “It gives me confidence that we could host other events like this, or other ‘English Major-
y’ events, and have people actually turn up.” “I would sure love to have Spooky Slam be an annual thing,” said Bolton, in consideration of hosting another poetry event “Maybe we will we have one for Valentine’s Day.” With successful events such as Spooky Slam and a group of hardworking club members, the English Club is well on its way to becoming a noted part of the Saint Rose community.
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Dr. Barbara Ungar and Jess Lamoureaux in a joint reading.
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Communications “Filming Season”: Brought to You by Brendan Tenan By CONOR SHEA Features Editor If you’re a communications major (regardless of concentration), chances are you’ve now entered the unofficial “filming season.” Courses such as COM 217, 420, 319, and 417 all have assignments in their curriculum that require students to complete a project using specific technical equipment. The most common of those assignments is to film a video project, and those generally fall into the same period of time across all of the courses. While for students, that might mean hours of shooting, editing, and rendering footage, what often goes overlooked is the process of getting the equipment to the students in order to complete such assignments. And there we find the unsung hero of the whole process, senior communications major Brendan Tenan. His official title is the video production and TV studio assistant, and he’s the man behind the curtain working hard to make sure students are receiving the equipment they have requested. The College of Saint Rose’s communications program is ahead of many others in its availability of technical equipment for student rental. Materials available for rental include HD video cameras, tripods, microphones,
batteries, and cables. Such equipment can only be used for 24 hours at a time (except in special cases with prior approval granted by the respective professor). Few colleges have the quality of equipment that Saint Rose does, and even fewer let students rent the gear whenever it’s available. This is something that communications students are reminded of on the gear reservation website. On the site, prices of each item rentable are listed to give an idea of what it would cost for students to replace them. The JVC 100 (an HD video camera), is currently listed as $3,200 on the site and that isn’t even the highest quality camera available. However, while Saint Rose may have a considerable amount of equipment, they do not have enough for every single student in the communications program. “Between the three sections of COM 217 and the Broadcast Journalism class (COM 420), I easily have about sixty students who could be sending in a gear request to use one of the twenty-two JVC 100 or 150's at any time,” said Tenan, who bears the sole responsibility of juggling all of those requests. For that reason, students are encouraged not to “wing it” on the day of filming, but rather have a plan to stick to. Allowing enough
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JVC 100’s ready for pickup in the TV studio.
time to shoot footage, review for errors, and reshoot can ease stress on the students, as well as Tenan. “The last two or three weeks have been especially busy. I've easily logged about 12-15 hours per week during that time, maybe even more,” he says. While 12 to 15 hours might seem manage-
“I easily have about sixty students who could be sending in a gear request to use one of twenty two JVC 100’s.” Brendan Tenan able, what is often overlooked is the varying nature of Tenan’s position. Unlike a traditional part- time job, his position is entirely dependent on the whims and schedules of others. When a student has to reshoot footage a few days before the assignment is due, Tenan then has work to do as well, getting that gear available regardless of prior commitments. “It was a little hectic. We didn’t have much time to get the work done so there was a big push to reserve cameras,” said John Lantz, a junior communications major currently enrolled in COM 217. “It was tough because after sending an email with no response, I didn’t know if I had sent it to the wrong address, or they had just forgot about me,” he said. Lantz was submitting a request for a JVC 100 video camera a few days before the footage was due to his instructor, Professor Paul Conti. He did eventually receive his requested gear, despite the initial doubts, and was able to film for the assignment. While requests do not typically fall by the wayside, the time between a submission and a response may vary depending
Brendan Tenan, TV Studio Assistant. on the number of total requests, and how soon the equipment is needed. “It's important for students to remember that just because they send in a gear request form, it does not guarantee that they will get the camera. There are certain criteria that must be met…for one thing, students should give me at least 48 hours advance notice when they're submitting the requests,” said Tenan. It’s easy to become frustrated with the individual behind the curtain, especially when it might appear as though they are the reason for being unable to complete an assignment. However, it is important to remember that any stress that falls on a student, falls on Tenan as well, and as such it is in his best interest to get your re-
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quested equipment to you as soon as possible. It’s easy to distance yourself when all you have is an email from an unknown student, and a package ready for pickup in the TV studio. So the next time you get your equipment in a timely manner, consider thinking of or thanking Tenan. It’s quite possible that because so much of his work occurs behind the scenes, students might begin to feel they are guaranteed the equipment. In the future, if a communications student is having difficulty acquiring requested equipment, try to remember the process that goes into that rental and understand that Tenan, as well as the entire communications department, is on your side.
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When Math and Art Collide By CHRIS LOVELL Web Editor Ever wonder what connections mathematics has with art? Well, this past weekend, the Saint Rose chapter of the United Mathematics Organization (UMO) took a trip to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) to explore that question. The visit to MASS MoCA focused on the Sol LeWitt: Retrospective gallery and its ties to mathematics. The gallery is comprised of 105 of LeWitt’s installations which are known mainly for the deceptively simple geometric basis and large scale. Most of the installations occupy full walls, which were specially built per LeWitt’s own specifications. LeWitt is widely regarded as one of the leading forces in Minimalism and Conceptual art. Each of his wall drawings starts off as a simple diagram and a set of instructions to be followed by the draftsman who installs the artwork. The gallery was installed over the course of a six-month period in mediums ranging from pencil to ink washes and acrylic paint, all meticulously following LeWitt’s instructions. Some of the more obviously
“mathematical” pieces included Wall Drawing 51 (where all architectural points were connected by straight lines), and Wall Drawing 146a (which is the set of all combinations of 20 simple figures). Wall Drawing 51 takes up the entire length of the main wall as you first enter the gallery, and immediately points out the connections between all of architectural points, which usually go unnoticed. The interesting thing about Wall Drawing 51, as well as a few other of the installations is that, because of the fact that they are based on the walls they are installed on, they are radically different every time that they are installed. Throughout LeWitt’s work, a small group of simple geometric figures are seen repeatedly, some more abstract than others. Wall Drawing 274 showcased these 6 figures, but the location of these figures are put into the hands of the draftsman installing the piece. The six figures that LeWitt believed to be essential to drawing are the circle, square, triangle, rectangle, trapezoid, and parallelogram. From the simplicity of
UMO Member, Jeff Palmer, getting up close and personal with the exhibit. the draftsman, choosing the location of the six figures evolved the concept for Wall Drawing 305. This installation is made up of 100 random, but specific, points that are determined by the draftsman. They are random in the sense that the instructions to get from
point to point were created randomly, and the points are specific
“The six figures that LeWitt believed to be essential to drawing are the circle, square, triangle, rectangle, trapezoid, and parallelogram.” because their location is based off the architecture of the wall it is installed on, much like many of
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LeWitt’s other early works. The gallery was installed in 2008, and will occupy the space at MASS MoCA until 2033, making it the longest running installation at the museum, allowing for multiple generations to explore the exhibit. If students are interested in learning about other mathematical connections to the real world, the United Mathematics Organization meets every Friday at 2:30pm in Albertus 101. UMO will be hosting the event “Probability Knight” on Thursday, November 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Standish A & B. For more information about the organization or to sign up for their mailing list, contact UMO President, Chris Lovell, at lovellc083@strose.edu.
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Members UMO Standing in front of one of LeWitt’s installations.
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Full Time Student, Full Time Employee, and Full of Interests: Joe Russell By WILL MCMAHON Contributing Writer
Joe Russell is a 20-year-old Saint Rose communications major. His full time classification as a student, though, does not do his actual day-to-day actions justice. He is a lumber yard manager at 84 Lumber where he works 40 hours a week. This balance of a full-time job and a commitment to school may seem a daunting task to some, but not to Russell, who shows little stress while going through his day. His laborintensive work and mental obligations can be tough at times, but also rewarding. A junior at The College of Saint Rose, Russell commutes to school from the Burnt Hills area, which, on a good day, takes 35 minutes, but can last over an hour. Though he wishes he was closer to the area, it was a money-saving move he felt was worth it because "financially, it made sense." “[It]kills me that I don't live here,” Russell said. This is mainly due to how much he enjoys his time here at Saint Rose and its overall atmosphere. When he’s not at school, however, he is managing the lumber yard. It is a physical job that requires clear thinking. He oversees the loading of flat bed trucks with up to 50,000 pounds of materials, and negotiates between yard workers and sales representatives. Managerial meetings are part of his duties in which he has to essentially keep the sales representatives’ quota within reasonable terms for the yard workers to fill. This is important because while they are paid an hourly wage, they get a bonus if the quota is filled. Russell is also responsible for two lumber yard workers while on the job, as well as setting their schedules. He describes
his leadership style as more of a friendship with his coworkers and believes that this approach yields the best work. A hands-on approach to training was how he was brought into the company and is how he goes about training others. Brett Goldberg, Russell’s former trainer and yard manager, recommended Russell for the position once he left, which is how he earned his current title. Goldberg forced him to learn on the job by getting his hands dirty, preparing him well for a job in which getting dirty is a regular occurrence. Russell welcomes the physical nature of his work and even draws parallels to his days as a football player in high school. Russell graduated from Burnt Hills High School in 2011. He excelled in academics and athletics, playing football throughout his high school career, as well as earning scholarships to Saint Rose for his grades. These years had a large impact on his life, and he attributes a lot of that to football. "Best thing football did was, it grew me up," Russell said. The group camaraderie he learned through this tough and rugged sport has been something he has carried with him ever since. This early balance of school work and physically demanding obligations of sports prepared him for his current responsibilities. Preparation can only do so much, though it takes a certain type of person to handle this, someone with a high work ethic. Russell has always showed signs of this persistence. "Joe was always full-go. It didn't matter what the score was or what the weather may have looked like. It really didn't matter," said his former football coach, Matt Shell. Russell attributes much of his
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Full-time student Joe Russell stands atop a stack of lumber as a manager at 84 Lumber, where he also works full-time. success to his strong family ties. He references his father as his greatest influence and his uncle as one of his closest friends, someone he feels he could tell anything to. He and his father go fishing every weekend and they never let the weather stop them, as they even go ice fishing. They may go all day, or just a few hours, as the fishing itself is just a part of this father/son outing. The whole experience of being out there with his father is a major reason their
tradition continues. Russell also hunts, though his father is not responsible for this hobby. He is the only one who hunts in the family, citing that he is not even allowed to keep the meat of his kills at home. Instead, he has to keep it in a friend’s freezer. Turkey hunting is his favorite but he also enjoys the difficulty of rabbit season, saying the smaller, more agile animal makes for a tougher shot. The "experience" is his favorite aspect
of hunting, going back to the camaraderie that develops within a group of hunters. Though Russell’s schedule may seem impossible, he cannot consider living his life any other way. The satisfactions he finds in life all have a common factor. Nothing is easy, work is necessary, but in the end, it makes all of that hard work much more gratifying and fulfilling for Joe Russell.
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Batman Arkham Origins:The Dark Knight Rises (and Falls) By TYLER FLOOD Contributing Writer
The Batman Arkham Series is one of the most beloved franchises to start on the current console generation, with Arkham City hailed as not only the best video game adaption of a comic book, but also as one of the strongest games of the 21st century. With the original studio Rocksteady (who made Asylum and City) working on a new undisclosed project, newcomer Warner Bros Games Montréal takes a few steps backwards for Origins, though regrettably it’s not just in its chronology alone. The story of Arkham Origins is that of a younger, rasher Batman in his second year of waging war on crime. During Christmas Eve, he learns of a plot by the crime boss Black Mask who has put a bounty on his head with eight assassins planning to kill him by the night’s
end. Batman knows that the assassins will do whatever it takes to draw him out and goes forward into the night to stop them. Though all is not as it seems. This plot takes many twists and turns, but finds itself at it’s strongest through the first three fifths of the game; after a certain turn of events, the game becomes a bit fragmented. The assassins in this story range from notable DC Comics villains such as Bane and Deathstroke, to the entirely obscure Electrocutioner, with an additional host of baddies encountered in the side missions, and also franchise mainstay, the Joker, who is expertly voiced by Troy Baker. The majority of the boss battles in the game are pretty direct encounters, with the exception of only a few standouts, such as a memorable battle on the Gotham Bridge. The side missions in this game vary from usual tedious collec-
tion of data packs with the end goal of stopping a familiar foe going by the alias of “Enigma”, to a one-shot-mission with a certain hatter. The plot of the game and its side missions are passable enough to be a part of the Arkham series, but where this game shows it’s primary issues is with its lack of polish. I ran into several bugs in the game where I’d have to reload my last save after getting stuck in a wall. For a series dedicated to immersing you as Batman, this is a problematic issue. However, where the game does succeed in its immersion is in its gameplay. The combat system is even better than that of its predecessors, with the addition of new enemy types such as the martial artists who can counter your attacks against them. In terms of the stealth based gameplay some previous gadgets have been re-skinned, such as
the freeze blast of Arkham City, which is now the glue grenade. Both effectively serve the same purpose. The gameplay stands as strong as ever… with the singleplayer, that is. Perhaps the most notable addition to the series is the new multi-player mode. Which is a 3v3v2 Death match where players take control as Elite members of Joker’s crew, Bane’s crew and Batman and Robin, respectively. The premise is strong. Joker and Bane crewmembers fight to the last man. If either crew runs out of lives, the other crew wins, but Batman and Robin have a fear meter which increases with every knockout they get and decreases when either is killed. If they fill this meter before one crew takes the other out, they win. The crew customization is surprisingly strong for this mode. What aren’t strong are the controls for the crewmembers, which
feel sluggish and are paired with awkward animations. Admittedly, however, the teams are fairly balanced, as Joker and Bane crewmembers can, at some point in the match, open a door to play as their respective leader, who can take a lot more bullets and deal out a lot more damage. This mode is at least entertaining enough to merit a few hours of play, but it needs more refinement if it’s ever going to be brought back to the series. Challenge mode also returns which feels the same as that of Arkham City. The variety of modes in this game gives it moderate replay value. Another replay-ability factor for more hardcore players is the “I am the Night” mode that tasks you to beat the game with only a single life. Batman Arkham Origins is a good game, but not great. It’s story falls short, though the gameplay should be enough to keep any Batfan satisfied. 8/10
a song he wrote “Small Bump”. This song is about a baby in its mother’s womb that died before birth. He covered the Irish folk song “The Parting Glass”. For this part of the show the arena was quiet enough that he stepped away and sang with no microphone or music. Sheeran showcased his vocal ability and European heritage, while still paying homage to New York. He debuted a new song called “New York” and covered Jay Z and Alicia Key’s “Empire State of Mind”. This came after singing a song off his album, +, entitled “This City”, which is largely about London. He also went on to cover “Be My Husband” by Nina Simone, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and briefly “Hold You” by Gyptian. I do have to backtrack. Before the show started, small groups of people began screaming randomly in their seats waving their phones. I asked them what the commotion was about. Taylor Swift was confirmed to make a
special appearance. Could this really be happening? It was verified when a second microphone stand was brought onto stage halfway through the show. The microphone stand caused a commotion. People knew what was coming up. I could not imagine that the crowd could become any louder. Of course, I was wrong. When Taylor walked out with her black hat with wavy blond hair, the sounds were the mixture of a war cry and happy school children. My own voice had become almost nonexistent at this point of the night from singing and yelling. This point of the show was responsible for the chain smoking voice I, with pride, spoke with for the next day. I had hoped to see Swift again but never did I think it would be so soon. The pair sang a song off of Taylor’s Red album, “Everything Has Changed”. After this Taylor hugged her dear friend and left the stage. His last song was “A Team” and asked the crowd to sway any lights they might have. The arena
was illuminated in the darkness. Sheeran went on to finish with what was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The man has no backing band. He is a solo acoustic act from England who has sold 15 million records worldwide off of one album. Eighteen months ago Ed Sheeran headlined a show at the Mercury Lounge in New York with an audience of 200 people. His success has skyrocketed. Taylor Swift has opened doors for him. His talent and charisma has busted the doors down. He also wrote songs for One Direction, and is now featured on a new song with Lupe Fiasco entitled “Old School Love”. After touring for two years, the three Madison Square Garden shows are the grand finale for the promotion of his debut album. He also stated to have been working on an album for the past two years. The expectations are high. Ed Sheeran is sure to deliver brilliant music while staying true to the artist he is.
Ed Sheeran at Madison Square Garden: A Night to Remember By: NICHOLAS NEGRON Staff writer When tickets for Ed Sheeran’s concert at Madison Square Garden became available, they sold out in three minutes. More shows were quickly added to fulfill the urge of fans. I went to see his concert on November 1st, his second night. The experience was one I would not trade for the world. Having seen Sheeran perform once before at Taylor Swift’s Red Tour over the summer, I knew he could deliver live. The amazing songstress, Tori Kelly was the opening act of the night. The 20-year old guitarsoul singer performed a medley of covers and originals from her EP, Foreword. Covers included, “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child and “P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson. Her voice was chilling and authentic. She seemed to be a perfect choice to open up the night. She was recently featured on the Ellen Show. I immediately bought
her latest EP on iTunes as soon as I arrived home. Tori Kelly is on the list to vote on who Saint Rose will have for Rose Rock. I strongly encourage the student body to look into this talent. Right before Sheeran came one stage the lights went dark. All that could be heard was a piercing scream coming from the sold out arena. Ed walked up to the microphone with a guitar on his back. He began singing “Give Me Love”. The crowd sang along in perfect unison. Following this was many audience driven songs. Ed would repeat phrases, sounds, beats, and hums. The audience was at one point divided into higher and lower register voices. Of course, many fans settled on screaming the whole night. Sheeran attempted to jokingly quiet the audience for a few songs. It was not a small task, but after the audience decided to stop screaming “I love you Ed” or “marry me” he went on. Ed covered the American folk song “Wayfaring Stranger”. He sang
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12 Years a Slave: The Year’s Most Powerful Film By ANDY GILCHRIST Staff Writer
Most people don’t really know anything about slavery. Sure, we all read about it in history textbooks back in high school and have seen a few faded blackand-white photographs of gaunt slaves working in fields. Some of us have even read Uncle Tom’s Cabin or some of Frederick Douglass’ writings. But do any of us really know what slavery was? Do we know the fear and fatigue slaves felt every day? The physical and mental brutality they faced that made some of them just a collection of scars, both inside and out? The shrieks of a slave being whipped to the bone that could never leave your mind? The new film 12 Years a Slave shows the unbelievable and sickening reality of slavery in the Deep South. Following one man’s life as a slave for a dozen years, the filmmakers pull no punches from start to finish. Whippings and hangings are frequent and shown in all their shameful glory. The process of breaking down a man from proudly free to near-total docility is examined closely. The white slave owners’ justifications for slavery are declared and exposed for their absurdity. But beyond just the incredible nature of the story, every aspect of the film is breathtaking. The performances from the entire cast, especially those playing the slaves, are award-worthy. The directing, the writing, the set design; all of it makes the film not just very entertaining, but gives it a sense of authenticity. Though it is not the first film to feature slavery, it may be the most powerful ever made on the subject. The film follows Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black family man living in Saratoga, New York. Promised employment by two white travelers, he is drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery. Initially sent to the Louisi-
ana plantation of William Ford (Benedict Cumberbatch), Solomon quickly becomes the target of the plantation’s slave overseer, John Tibeats (Paul Dano). Barely surviving his time there, Solomon is sold to notorious slave “breaker” Edwin Epps (Michael Fassbender). Epps is insanely racist and ruthless. To describe him as cruel is not enough. Fear pulses through the film anytime Epps shows up onscreen. Along with his equally coldblooded wife, Mary (Sarah Paulson), Epps does everything he can to destroy the will of Solomon. But the memory of Solomon’s wife and children back in New
York allows him to survive, physically and mentally, until he can somehow find a way back to them. 12 Years a Slave is the newest film from emerging filmmaker Steve McQueen (no relation to the 60s/70s Hollywood megastar of the same name). Only his third effort after Hunger in 2008 and Shame in 2011, McQueen has already established himself as one of the most talented directors working today. His films display savage brutality juxtaposed with quiet moments of introspection. After tackling a real-life hunger strike in Hunger and sex addiction in Shame, McQueen now
turns his eye towards the most raw material possible: slavery. McQueen’s camera perfectly showcases the perverse existence of slavery in the South. There are numerous shots throughout the film of sunsets peeking through tree branches and the songs of birds and insects buzzing through nearly all of the film. The fact that such beautiful scenery surrounds such pure evil is disturbing. The idea that people of the day knew this and saw nothing wrong with it is nauseating. If there is any person on the planet still unaware of the evils of slavery, a viewing of this film will drive the point home. Another aspect of McQueen’s strategy that makes his films even better are a huge trust in the actors. While the performances always drive a film, McQueen utilizes insanely long shots that put entire scenes on the shoulders of the actors in them. No editor can help when there are no breaks or alternate takes to tape together. In this film, a shot that lasts 5-6 minutes follows Epps screaming at a slave who left the plantation without his permission and tying her to a post, before alternating between Epps and, by force, Solomon whipping her. The pain felt by the slave being whipped, the tears streaming down Solomon’s face, and the madness pulsating from Epps puts this scene at the top of an already difficult to watch collection of shots, but the acting puts makes this one the best sequence in the film. And enough cannot be said of these actors. Chiwetel Ejiofor gives a career-best performance as Solomon, ranging from overwhelmed fear after he is sold to unprecedented bravery as the years drag on. Every time he cries, it’s obvious the tears aren’t
fake; whether it’s a single tear crawling down his cheek or a stream of them, you believe the emotion. Early in the film, a scene where Solomon tells a woman to stop crying for her lost children showcases Ejiofor’s acting talent. Moving from harsh explanation of the importance of keeping one’s head down in order to survive to almost screaming at the woman when she accuses him of not caring about his own children back home, Ejiofor displays sorrow, rage, and everything in between in just one scene, showing just how good of an actor he is. Michael Fassbender must also be singled out. Making it three for three with McQueen, after staring in Hunger and Shame, Fassbender here takes the most important supporting role and makes it almost as engrossing as Solomon. Epps’ madness is on display every time he’s on screen, whether it’s calmly explaining why a slave must be whipped, putting his arm around Solomon and softly asking him to explain why he shouldn’t kill him, or losing his mind when something is not done correctly. It is the most fear-inducing performance in recent memory because on top of his unpredictable and violent behavior, this was a real person once. And that’s the scariest part of all. 12 Years a Slave is a difficult film to watch. The real-world violence that was the norm of the pre-Civil War South is shown in its purest form; nothing is held back. But the heartbreaking performances given by the cast and the masterful direction make it a film that needs to be seen. As the awards season films begin to appear in theaters, a frontrunner has appeared.
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Kanye Pops the Question BY KAYLYNN DAY Staff Writer The day has finally come where Kim Kardashian can finally say she will be a wife, AGAIN (For the third time actually)! Only months after the birth of their first child North West, Kanye West finally asked for baby mama Kim’s hand in marriage. Kanye’s proposal did have the traditional down on one knee ring in hand feel to it, but of course it was a tad bit more extravagant. West got down on one knee in front of the blushing bride to be, presenting her with a 15 carat diamond ring as they stood in the middle of the field at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA. A full orchestra played one of Kanye’s biggest hits “Knock You Down” as well as Lana Del Ray’s “Young and Beautiful” in the background as the message “PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!” flashed on the jumbotron. Kim said “Yes” as friends and family rushed out from the stadiums dug-out to congratulate the newly engaged couple. The date of this lavish proposal just happened to ring in on the reality stars 33rd birthday which made it even more special. It is safe to say that Kanye West has raised the bar for marriage proposals for men all around the world. One week after the engagement, Kanye West sat down with Los Angeles’ Power 106 to conduct a radio interview with Big Boy of “Big Boy’s Neighborhood”. Kanye shared his excitement on the engagement and even the fact that he was a little nervous. “I was nervous a little bit,” said Kanye. “But more about everything being on cue.” Kanye being the perfectionist that he is made sure that the engagement went off without a hitch and it was everything that he and Kim always dreamed of. West reflected on the love he has had for Kim through the years and shared that he has always knew she was the one. “I wanted to marry that girl
from the first time I saw her, I just had to wait through a bunch of relationships to finally get my chance.” Kanye told Big Boy when asked what sparked the sudden engagement. It’s always nice to see the soft side of Kanye, something that he does not share with the world very often. With Kim Kardashian’s marriage track record, everyone can’t help but wonder will the marriage really last. Kim’s first marriage was at the young age of 19 to music producer Damon Thomas which ended in a messy divorce in 2004. Secondly came the infamous 72 day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries back in 2011. Both Kardashian and West are confident in their love for each other and the fact that this is the real deal. The fact that Kanye and Kim have started a family together gives us all a little but more faith in the couple and their ability to make this marriage work. Kim has even announced publicly that she will take Kanye’s last name once they tie the knot, showing us all that she is much more committed to this marriage than she was to her previous ones. With both of the superstars overpowering and outlandish personalities, the idea of what their wedding will consist of will have your mind running for days. Kim has gone on record saying that her next wedding would be much smaller and less extravagant than her all white $10 million nuptials to Kris Humphries. I’m sure that all will change once the groom gets into his creative zone, but we will all just have to wait and see how the self-proclaimed “creative genius” Kanye West executes this event. When it is all said in done, I wish the future Mr. and Mrs. Kanye West the best of luck with building their family and all of the happiness in the world. And as for the question of will they last, the third time is always a charm. Kanye may very well be the missing piece to complete Kim Kardashian West’s puzzle.
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TP the Tree: a Fun Night
BY DOMINIGA GLEASON Contributing Writer This weekend, as a freshman I experienced my first Halloween here at Saint Rose. This meant it I experienced my first TPing of the tree on the quad. At home, I have always gone out on “mischief night” and put toilet paper on all the trees in my neighborhood, so for me, this reminded me of home. While some call in vandalism, I do not agree. In a weird way, toilet paper on a tree is a form of art expression, and I find it beautiful. So I dragged my two friends out with me, and met up with a few others for the infamous event. Later, I discussed the night with a few fellow students. My roommate who did not go had this to say about it: “I didn’t go because I thought people were going to get arrested for vandalizing school property. But since no one got in trouble, I will go next year though and turn it up. I think the tree looks pretty funny but I kept wondering how maintenance
was clean it up. “ –Junise G However, other freshman who were there described the night as: “It was awesome! It was very cool that everyone can get together like that to celebrate Halloween. I however did get hit in the head twice and once in the arm by some stray rolls, which actually really hurt. But other than that I loved it, I’m totally going next year! The tree itself looked eerie but stunning, which is perfect for Halloween!” –Siobhan T “My first experience was awesome, it was a much bigger deal than I thought it was going to be and I will definitely do it again next year. And I think it looked fantastic, a brilliant piece of art” –Patrick S “It was very interesting! I love how the whole school came together to do this! I will definitely do it again next year, it was so much fun! I think the tree looks really good, it helps make the
Halloween season!” – Lilly B I also had the pleasure to talk to some more experienced students, who have been enjoying this tradition for a while now. When I asked them about their time they said: “I go for the experience and to TP the tree with my friends! I went to this event last year and this year, and I plan on going every year because it’s a fun time with my friends!” –Victor P “I didn't get to go because as an RA I was on duty and had to stay in the dorm building in case anything came up. I would love to go next year, I'm also bummed I didn't go last year. I think it looks awesome now. I saw a lot of pictures of it happening at midnight via Snapchat and Facebook.” – Eric T While a strange tradition here, it is one that I enjoyed, I will personally continue to go every year.
TP the Tree: Why Bother? By ZACHARY OLSAVICKY Opinion Editor One of the things I like least about the fall is Halloween. Many costumes are degrading, the movies are overrated, the candy is poor in quality, and there’s a general mocking tone towards what is a genuine holiday for some. One of the practices I least like is vandalism; it makes people’s property look awful and is an inconvenience to clean up. Yet every fall at Saint Rose, the annual TP the Tree event draws dozens of people to the quad. The school seems okay with this— I’ve never heard of students being punished for participating—but it’s one of the more perplexing and, frankly, dumb traditions we celebrate. At face value, there’s the im-
age factor. TP-ing a tree looks fun while you’re doing it, but it looks like a wreck the morning after; as college students, we go through that enough. It’s a waste of toilet paper; laugh that one off if you dare, but hope that you never get stuck on the pot with an empty roll. There’s also something at least a bit creepy about covering a tree with dead tree, is there not? What truly perplexes me is where the origin of TP-ing trees comes from. At some point history, a person thought, ‘gosh, it would look really cool to cover this tree with toilet paper’. It would’ve been nice to cover a tree with something other than toilet paper; maybe Christmas lights? But it’s a tradition, and people go nuts if you question tradition. It’s never a winning argument,
though. People who oppose gay marriage prefer to say they support “traditional marriage.” English people still waste time following their royal family, even though they’ve leeched off that country for centuries. And southerners love to wave that confederate flag, even though it’s unAmerican. TP the Tree isn’t anywhere near as bad as those traditions, fortunately. I think it’s kinda dumb, but people do dumb things all the time. TP-ing trees, on the whole, is worse than watching America’s Next Top Kardashian, but not as bad as voting Republican. It would be nice if people gave it a second thought, though. Zachary Olsavicky is a party pooper, and you can contact him at olsavickyz977@strose.edu.
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Good Riddance to Unpaid Internships By ZACAHRY OLSAVICKY Opinion Editor
“Do you know what it means when somebody pays you minimum wage?,” asks Chris Rock. The comedian, fresh-faced and growing into his firebrand personality, poses the question on an early-‘90s episode of Saturday Night Live. “What your boss is trying to say is like, ‘Hey, if I could pay you less, I would, but it’s against the law’.” Rock’s lesson, seemingly fundamental, is not entirely true. Companies have operated with unpaid labor for years with little to no scrutiny. They’re the people doing lackey work: making photocopies, printing address labels, or—the staple of the position—going on coffee runs for their bosses. They’re interns, overcaffeinated and underpaid. But a sea change is underway in the world of internships: companies are dropping unpaid positions in the wake of lawsuits filed by former interns. The most recent company to close their unpaid internship program is Conde Nast, who dropped their program in late
October after facing a lawsuit of their own. Reaction has been mixed— some decry the loss of the program, while others bid it good riddance—but as counterintuitive as it sounds, the demise of the program is a step forward for young workers. For people interested in joining the world of white-collar business, internships are seen as the new entry-level job. But the benefits of unpaid internships are negligible—unpaid interns and graduates with no internship have roughly the same chance of getting a job, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Instead of toiling away for no pay, young workers can look for jobs that will increase their financial flexibility—and with student debt reaching new heights, college grads need all the help they can get. A common defense of unpaid internships is that they provide ‘experience,’ or ‘a foot in the door,’ or any number of qualities used to build resumes. This implies a false choice between earning money or earning experience, when the truth is
The decision by Conde Nast to end their internship program, rather than pay young workers, speaks volumes about how employers value internships.
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Conde Nast, owner of The New Yorker, is ending their internship program. that both gains are independent of each other. All jobs offer something to put on a resume; the notion that experience is a unique offer—let alone a substitute for salary—is ridiculous. If working for free doesn’t sound bad enough, consider internship auctions—yes, companies are auctioning work to the highest bidder. Internships with news aggregation site The Huffington Post go for thousands of dollars every year, and even that
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price pales in comparison to others. One internship, a 12-week position spend under the wings of business moguls Russell Simmons and Richard Branson, closed at $85,000. Having that kind of cash to burn on an internship speaks to how privileged it is to take an unpaid internship. Low-income families work for every cent they can get, and asking one to support their child’s unpaid work is unrealistic. This means that, for economically disadvantaged students, the ‘foot in the door’ of their chosen career is out of reach. Imagine a student from a lowincome family asking their parent to pay for a month-long vacation. That’s essentially what an unpaid internship is, a chance for lucky young workers to take a vacation in their chosen career. There’s no serious work involved, but unpaid interns can fulfill their fantasy of working at a dream job. Of course, dream internships can turn out to be a nightmare. Lihuan Wang, an unpaid intern at Phoenix Satellite Television,
was called to a hotel by her manager to talk about a job. When she arrived at his room, her manager groped her. When she filed a sexual harassment claim, a court ruled that she was not protected under the law because she wasn’t a paid employee. There have been legal victories in the fight against unpaid internships, but this loss is particularly frightening—if unpaid interns can’t be protected in court, where can they? Fortunately, the mere threat of lawsuits appear to be enough to make companies drop unpaid internships. What the future holds for internships remains a mystery—companies will either have to pay interns for their work or eliminate the positions. For multi-million dollar companies like Conde Nast, it seems that offering minimum wage to interns wouldn’t adversely affect the bottom line. But business is business, and they don’t see menial work as worth a wage. What those bosses are tying to say is like, ‘Hey, since I can’t pay you nothing, get lost.’
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A big difference for Saint Rose has been goalie Christian Esposito. The Men’s Soccer team will come into the NE-10 tournament as the eighth seed. By ALEX HORTON Contributing Writer The physical play of the Le Moyne Dolphins set the tone early for the game against The College Saint Rose Golden Knights, which resulted with a 2-1 victory for Le Moyne during the annual Upstate Challenge. It was a physical game from the very beginning, and both teams looked ready for it. “The physical games are where the best teams show up,” said Dolphin senior forward Michael Spadine. “We play best when both teams are physical.” Spadine scored the game’s first goal in the 14th minute off the assist from junior back Michael Kuss. Both teams knew what a win in this game meant. It was a must win game for both teams and LeMoyne came out on top. Saint Rose did not go down without a fight though.
Freshman forward Tyler Casavant scored in the 26th minute to bring back the Golden Knights to an even score of 1-1. “The goal really lifted our spirits,” said Saint Rose head coach Matt Jones. The goal shifted the momentum of the game until the beginning of the second half. Dolphins junior midfielder Jamie Carolissen scored off the assist from junior back Cal Fitch with less than two minutes in the second half. “I told them at the half that the next goal would win the game,” said Jones. Unfortunately for the Golden Knights, the next goal did win the game, as the Dolphins shut down the game defensively, not giving Saint Rose many chances to score in the second half. Winning and physical playthat was Le Moyne’s game plan coming in, “I thought the guys battled hard, and out competed them,”
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Le Moyne head coach Tom Bonus said. “I really got on them at the half.” Whatever Bonus told his team at the half was executed and earned the Dolphins a 2-1 victory as they out shined the Golden Knights. Up next for the Golden Knights is another showdown with Southern New Hampshire. This time it comes in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference tournament. The Golden Knights just barely slipped into the eighth seed after Stonehill failed to punch their ticket during their match with the Dolphins on Saturday. Whether the Golden Knights win or lose, this season will still go down as one of their best in the program’s history. The season marks just the third time the Golden Knights have conjured eight wins during the regular season. The two others occurred in 1989 and 1990.
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The Golden Knights will face Southern New Hampshire Tuesday.
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Saint Rose Basketball Teams to Run Promotional Games By TORI ADDISON Staff Writer The time has come Golden Knight fans; basketball season is upon us once again. Both the men and women’s basketball teams have a lot of events in store this season for the Saint Rose fan base, but these events cannot be successful unless, of course, you show up. The Athletic Department, as well as the basketball programs, has worked hard to compose a schedule of promotional events to ensure students and community members will have the best time possible at each home game. Assistant Athletic Director Josh Jennings encourages participation to create a sense of school spirit throughout the college’s community. “I have been on campuses that are alive with enthusiasm and vibrancy,” said Jennings. “I have also been on others that have appeared to be spiritually dead. School spirit can come from many sources, but supporting intercollegiate athletics is near the top of the list.” He believes that school spirit not only provides a sense of positive competitive spirit, but will also promote unity between members of the Saint Rose community both during home and away game. “The spirit that is generated from the game day experience often carries over to non-game days as well,” said Jennings. “Some might feel that such an attitude is unattractive of an institution dedicated to providing rigorous educational experiences that cultivate creative and spiritual gifts in students; but I would take the excitement and passion of school spirit any day. It makes life on campus much more fun and boosts morale. It also provides a sense of positive competitive spirit that can unify members of the Saint Rose community.” The events will not only help to strengthen the fan base, but also provide a positive outlet for students.
“Our students are also at a time in their lives when they need to blow off some steam and have an outlet to relieve stress,” said Jennings. “Attending athletic events is a good way to channel energy and relieve anxiety. Our goal is to build a loyal and involved fan base that can serve the institution in many ways.” Each home game will feature a series of events designed to further involve fans. There will be numerous chances to win free prizes embedded within each game. Jennings explains the basketball programs’ reasoning behind all the free giveaways. “Many of our fans have been coming to Saint Rose basketball games for years,” said Jennings. “Providing free giveaways is just one small way we can thank them for their support. These giveaways, in addition to the contests where fans can win prizes, offer everyone involved memories as well as a sense of pride and loyalty. We hope that everyone will walk away with something this year that has a Golden Knights
logo on it.” One event that will be offered during half time of every game will be a “Shoot for Gear” competition that will allow fans to shoot as many free throws as possible in 35 seconds to win Golden Knights gear. Some of the other giveaways include schedule magnets, seat cushions, rally towels, Santa hats, and even food. Most of the giveaways are limited to the first 150 people who arrive so if you want in, get to the games early. The athletic department is not only concerned with strengthening the fan base, but also with maintaining it. Apart from the more student based events, many others are aimed at supporting other organizations outside of the college as well as promote attendance from surrounding community members. “The athletics department as a whole feels it’s important to help the institution form a quality brand,” said Jennings. “As you know, Saint Rose is one of SAINT ROSE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Events include the “Shoot for Gear” in which fans can win prizes. three (Albany High and UAlbany Alumni Quad) institutions that find a home in the Pine Hills neighborhood. By encouraging attendance at games and support
“Many of our fans have been coming to Saint Rose basketball games for years. Providing free giveaways is just one small way we can thank them for their support.” Josh Jennings
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Saint Rose Athletic Department is looking to increase school spirit.
of the College’s teams, the campus can draw in residents who might otherwise develop an antagonistic attitude towards the in-
stitution. These organizations are typically right here in our own community and it is important to engage them and give them access to campus through competitive athletics.” Organizations ranging from “Coaches vs. Cancer” to “Stomp Out Homelessness” will be honored throughout the season. The basketball program is also incorporating a night for youth basketball in which several youth teams from the area will play at half time. Those are just some of the events on the schedule; there are many more in store throughout the season. Both basketball teams want to not only encourage support from their fans, but also want to thank them. Even with small ways such as free giveaways and community involvement, the athletic department can easily incorporate fans into each game.