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Tuition to Increase More Than $1,000 for 2012/13 Academic Year VP of finance cites “varying pressure, lapse of returns” and inability to achieve revenue targets By IAN BENJAMIN Executive Editor
Vice-president of finance and administration Marcus Buckley speaks in front of faculty, staff and students Thursday morning in the Touhey Forum.
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A 4.5 to 5 percent tuition increase and hike in fees is planned for the 2012 to 2013 academic year, according to an announcement made during President’s Day Thursday. The Strategic Planning and Priorities Committee will be recommending the increase for fiscal year 2013, which begins July 1 for Saint Rose, said Marcus Buckley, vice-president of finance and administration. Saint Rose tuition, including mandatory fees paid every semester, stands at $25,464. The increase in tuition and fees will be in the range of $1,145 and $1,273 annually, bringing the total tuition and mandatory fees to between $26,609 and $26,737. Buckley said there are several reasons for the tuition increase, including “varying pressures, lapse of returns” and having “not been able to achieve [The College’s] revenue targets.” He said that this increase is consistent
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with “a long record of tuition fee increases that reflect, on a one year lag, the national average.” “If any of you talk to SPPC they will tell you that for the first time in a lot of peoples’ memory our first budget models for next academic year were all ready to go to bottom,” said Buckley to the gathered faculty, staff and students. “That’s a new experience for this institution for some years.” “We think [that the tuition and mandatory fee increase] continues to keep the College’s position as a well-priced private institution,” Buckley said. “From the marketplace standpoint it makes a lot of sense for the College.” The proposal also noted a 5 percent increase in undergraduate room and board to “reflect increased costs of consumables and operations,” according to a summary of the proposal dispersed to the audience in the Touhey Forum Thursday morning. Currently, a standard double Story continued on Page A4
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The Chronicle Editorial Staff has predictions for 2012! See Page A5
Perfect “peculiarity” from newcomer Riggs in debut novel. See Page B7
Syracuse: The Orange is looking to make a run to the Final Four. See Page D11
Zwack, suspect in Oki hit-and-run, likely to face manslaughter charges. See Page A4
Regina Iannizzotto reviews My Week With Marilyn. See Page C9
Tebow’s miraculous sophomore season comes to an end. See Page D12
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Empire State Plaza Ice Skating Rink Re-Opens
Family Support Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders Seeks Volunteers The Friday Knights Recreation and Family Support Program is looking for volunteers to help with the running of recreational activities for over 200 children and adolescents, ages 4-19, with autism spectrum disorders. The program, which runs from 5:30 – 8 p.m. several Fridays each semester, offers the different age groups a variety of activities to engage in. In the past, the youngest have been able to participate in activities such as art, music, games and yoga. Older teens have been able to engage in
activities centered on history and science, participate in a simulated TV game-show, play social Wii games or help produce a musical production. As the children and adolescents are engaged in activities, the parents can join their children, take a break, or gather for a parent group. The program welcomes undergraduates and graduates and would like to encourage the increased participation of faculty and staff. There will be a training session held in the Lally Fo-
rum on Jan. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. Volunteers can commit from between 2-6 sessions, depending on the position they are assigned. Susan DeLuke, associate professor of special education, launched the program in 2004. If you are interested in volunteering you can contact her at delukes@ strose.edu. The Spring semester dates for the Friday Knights Support Program are 2/3, 2/17, 3/16, 3/30, and 5/4. There may also be a program on 4/20, but that has yet to be decided.
Elimination of Shared Z-Drive The shared Z drive, a networked storage drive accessible on most of the College computers, will be eliminated on Friday, Jan. 20, said executive director of ITS John Ellis in an e-mail to the campus body Dec. 22. The drive was originally created as a temporary storage space for large files that could not be handled by the then prevalent use of floppy disks with their limited storage capacity. This need has been greatly diminished by the
use of portable digital devices such as flash drives and and online storage options such as Dropbox and Google Apps. Ellis also cited the ability for anyone on a campus computer to access the drive and copy, change, move and delete other people’s files as a major factor in the decision of the Academic Technology Committee to discontinue the drive. The original date for elimination was Dec. 28 but, as stated
Presidential Search Update: Interviews Held The Presidential Search Committee met the week of Dec. 18 to discuss the credentials of more than 50 candidates. Nine of those candidates were then interviewed in early January. The candidates were previously selected by Allen Koenig of R. H. Perry and Associates, who conducted pre-screening and preliminary background checks, a process which began Nov. 30. Among other criteria the prescreening process chose candidates based upon having earned
a doctoral degree, a “noteworthy record of teaching, research and service,” past experience as a president or senior administrator, “financial acumen,” and notable fund-raising ability. The co-chairs of the presidential search committee, Dan Nolan and Judy Calogero, informed the Saint Rose campus community of the upcoming interviews in an email sent Dec. 29.
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in a later e-mail, that date was pushed back to Jan. 20 because several students contacted ITS unaware that the drive is for temporary storage of files, and is typically deleted at the end of each semester. Executive director of ITS John Ellis can be contacted at ellisj@ mail.strose.edu.
As of Dec. 31, the State Office of General Services has reopened the Empire State Plaza skating rink. Due to the State’s financial crises, the rink was shuttered for the 07-08 season and has been closed since. The re-opening was made possible by a $100,000 contribution from the Olympic Regional Development Authority (the entity which runs Whiteface and Gore ski resorts) in partnership with the Lake Placid Winter Sports Committee. “I am pleased that after being closed for years, this ice rink is once again open to the public,” said Governor Cuomo. “The Empire State Plaza is a wonderful asset that deserves to be enjoyed all year round.” Bordered by the Egg and the Plaza towers, and in view of the Capitol, the Plaza rink has been and continues to be a destination for a romantic skate or family fun. The outdoor rink will be open seven days a week for afternoon and evening skate sessions from
11 a.m. - 8 p.m., but closed from 3 – 4 p.m. for maintenance. Skating is free and open to the public, but skate rental is $4 for adults, and $3 for children under 12. New this year is a full service snack bar which will be serving hot dogs, sandwiches, chips, cookies, hot chocolate and more during lunch. Among the special events offered this year at the rink was an exhibition game by the RPI men’s hockey team on Jan. 16. An upcoming event is a free learn-to-skate clinic on Jan. 16. Also on site at the rink is a skater’s lounge with lockers to hold personal items and warming fire pits. The rink was first opened Dec. 17, 1976. The three day holiday festival drew over 60,000 people to witness fireworks, the lighting of the tree and the dedication of the rink. The rink will stay open until early March. If you have any questions about the rink you can call Plaza Operations at (518) 474-8860.
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Crime Blotter 1/9/12 – 1/15/12 Robbery Intersection of N. Allen and Lancaster streets Larceny Near intersectin of Madison Ave. and West Lawrence near Police Station
Burglary Two burglaries on Myrtle Ave between Quail and Ontario streets Burglary Took place on northeastern side of Hudson Ave. near intersection with Perry Pl.
Theft from Building Building on eastern side of Partridge St. near intersection with Ridgefield. Theft from Building Building located near the intersection of Partridge St. and Washington Ave.
1/1/12 – 1/8/12 Larceny Intersection of N. Allen and Lancaster streets Larceny On S. Allen St. near intersection with Morris Theft from Building Building along Western Avenue on Saint Rose campus
Burglary Took place on southwestern side of Hudson Ave. between Ontario and Quail streets. Burglary Took place on southwestern side of Morris St. near intersection with Partridge St.
Burglary House at intersection of Partridge St. and Hudson Ave. Burglary On the northeastern side of Hudson Ave. near intersection with Ontario St.
Theft from Building Building located on northeastern side of Yates St. between Partridge and Ontario streets Aggravated Assault Along Ontario St. between Park and Warren avenues
12/26/11 – 1/1/12 Theft from Motor Vehicle Vehicle was located on the northeastern side of Mercer St. between S. Pine Ave. and S. Allen St. Theft from Building Building along Western Avenue on Saint Rose campus
Larceny Intersection of Madison Ave. and Partridge St.
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Calendar of Events NOTE: Free Ice-Skating is being held down at the Empire State Plaza every day in the afternoon and evening throughout the winter. For more information see the brief on Page A2. Tuesday, January 17 SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS! 7 p.m. Knight Skills Brubacher Hall (St. Rose Room) Tuesday, January 18 4:30 p.m. Chronicle Meeting. Mac Lab in CCIM Thursday, January 19 7:30 p.m.Identity Meeting SA Conf. Rms. 8 p.m. Starving Artist Thursday Open Mic Hudson River Coffeehouse Saturday, January 21 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Psychology Club Fundraiser EAC Rm. 110 1:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. St. Michael’s Nolan Gym 3:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. St. Michael’s Nolan Gym Monday, January 23 12 p.m. RA Info Session Moran Hall 7 p.m. Knight Skills Moran Conf. Rm. Tuesday, January 24 8:30 p.m. Environmental Club Meeting Lima Basement INTRAMURALS BEGIN
Larceny On Myrtle Ave. between Ontario and Quail streets Larceny On Quail St. between Madison Ave. and Hamilton St.
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room (the least expensive form of housing) costs $2,588 and Meal Plan 3 (the least expensive meal plan available to residents) costs $2,511. If this proposal is approved, it would increase the cost of a standard double room to $2717.40 and Meal Plan 3 to $2636.55. An incoming freshman next academic year who is attending Saint Rose full time, living in a standard double room and eating on Meal Plan 3 will experience a combined price hike of between $1399.95 and $1527.95 over a freshman with the same options this year. The proposal, which will be going before the president in the next two weeks, additionally recommends that there be no increase in graduate tuition and fees. “Given the voluntary nature of graduate education, that it would make most sense not to increase the tuition but rather try to increase the number of credit hours that grad students are taking,” said Buckley. During his President’s Day
As is customary, President Sullivan opened the President’s Day activities with an address. He touched on the future, both economic and otherwise, of the College, as well as past achievements. address, Buckley also said that certain fees associated with Saint Rose subsidized services should be expected in the future, including a possible increase in per-copy printing cost for students and others not consuming campus printing capabilities for institutional purposes, as well as a possible increase in certain parking fees. Wrapping up his updates,
Buckley noted that the Saint Rose CDTA bus program has been very successful. “In the month of October there was an average of 3,400 rides a week on CDTA buses using the Saint Rose ID,” Buckley said. “So if you notice that there is a little less parking congestion out there, it’s because so many people are taking the bus now.”
VP of finance and administration Marcus Buckley discussing the College budget.
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In one of several light-hearted remarks and gestures which began President’s Day, President Sullivan bestowed a plastic mug on associate professor of music Bruce Roter. The mug was to congratualte Roter on the his ardent efforts--recently fulfilled--to bring a Trader Joe’s to the Capital Region.
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Zwack Likely to Face Manslaughter Charges By IAN BENJAMIN Executive Editor Nineteen-year-old Alfred Zwack, the man charged with leaving the scene of the hit-andrun that killed communications student Etemowei James Oki late last month will likely face manslaughter charges after bail was set Dec. 14 at $100,000. In an appearance before Judge Thomas Breslin, the district attorney’s office suggested pending charges will likely include manslaughter, in addition to leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crime. Police previously secured video footage of Zwack and his car both before and during the accident. This evidence was highlighted by assistant district attorney Mary Tanner Richter, prosecuting at the court appearance. “Given the strength of the case and, in part, having reviewed video of the incident itself, I anticipate the charges being upgraded in the near future to manslaughter in the second degree,” Tanner Richter told the court. Zwack, of Southern Boulevard, pleaded not guilty to leaving the scene of the accident, a felony, and aggravated operation of a motor vehicle in City Court late November. He is currently facing three to seven years in state
prison for leaving the scene, but may be looking at up to 15 years if convicted of manslaughter. Attorney Joseph McCoy, representing Zwack, highlighted his client’s action in contacting McCoy’s office within 48 hours of the accident. McCoy then arranged for Zwack’s surrender to police. Tanner-Richter told Breslin that Zwack only contacted McCoy after identifying information about the accident and Zwack’s car was publicized. Zwack surrendered to police shortly after a description of his green 1999 Honda Accord was reported by local media. In setting bail at $100,000, Breslin informed the court that he took both attorneys’ statements into consideration, but noted that the defendant had abided by “few rules and regulations in his short life. I wonder whether he would abide by the requirement to return here if released on bail.” Zwack has both previously failed to appear before a court and had probation revoked last year. According to a Times Union article, his criminal history includes at least nine prior arrests for a variety of misdemeanor and felony crimes, including several for petit larceny and one for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree from
“I wonder whether he would abide by the requirement to return here if released on bail.” Judge Thomas Breslin
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2011. At the time of the accident, he was driving without a license, having had it suspended. Zwack has also been involved in a number of criminal incidents, including a car shooting April 17. He was stopped at a light at Livingston and North Lake avenues in the West Hill neighborhood when a man shot through the rear passenger window. The bullet struck him in the right thigh. Zwack then drove to Albany Memorial Hospital with the injury. Oki, 29, was a Navy veteran who was majoring in communications at Saint Rose. He was crossing Quail Street at the intersection of Elk the morning of Nov. 26 when Zwack, passing another car in the southbound lane, struck him. Zwack “had gone over a double yellow line and appeared to be accelerating at the time” of the accident, Tanner-Richter told Breslin. Oki died several hours later from massive head trauma sustained during the crash.
Related Online Content You can find the full transcript of the Dec. 14 Alfred Zwack bail hearing on our website at: http://strosechronicle.com/wordpress/?p=4736 or by searching “Zwack Likely to Face Manslaughter Charges”
Our friends over at Union College’s student newspaper, The Concordiensis, put together a list of predictions for 2012. We figured we’d take a page from their ..ahem...newspaper and come up with our own. So, here is The Chronicle Editorial Staff’s own crack at prophesizing the forthcoming year! 1. The Occupy Albany camp may be dispersed, but they are not broken! They will return to Academy Park when the nice weather does. 2. With network TV struggling to maintain viewers, it's likely that networks such as CBS will attempt to pump new blood into their lineups with several spin-off series. Perhaps most likely: CSI: Kalamazoo, The Bad Wife, and 3 Rich Girls starring Paris Hilton as all three leads.
6. Betty White will continue her ascent to ultimate stardom in the prepubesent world, soon eclipsing the well-known Canadian boy sensation—Justin Bieber. 7. The new "lifestyle" programs that replaced several longrunning soap operas will be off the air in a year's time. Guess what, The Chew? Rachel Ray beat you to it. Say bye bye. 8. Serious discussion, lampooning, and derision about the forecasted Mayan apocalpyse will gradually escalate throughout the year, with an undue amount of attention being paid to it by local college media, until Dec. 21, 2012 rolls around. When you wake up that morning it will be to a world that is (surprise!) not on fire. The whole process will start again, but this time with an end date of 2060, as predicted by Isaac Newton (Seriously, look it up.).
3. Elvis will finally show his face before he leaves the building.
9. Obama will remain as President.
4. During this election year at least one politician will scoff at the need for the youth vote. Their scoffing will be legitimized by the voting percentages for 18-24 year olds.
10. Cute kitten videos have had their time, cute puppy videos have hit their prime, now is the time of the cute baby slow lorises! Be prepared to be beset by legions of baby slow loris videos on YouTube!
5. Good grammer will, finally, go extinct.
11. Instead of creating new movies, Disney will only release old movies...in 3D.
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The Evolution of the Saint Rose Library
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With the recent renovation of the library finished in time for the Spring 2012 semester it is a good time to look back at the history and evolution of the Saint Rose library. Here are some pictures from libraries of Saint Rose past, but if you want to see what improvements were made over break then stop in to the library and take a look around! All photos from the Saint Rose Archives and compiled by the library staff. For the full photo-story visit: http://library.strose.edu/libraryExhibit Library in St. Edmund Hall, now Gibbons Hall (1926)
Model of proposed building (1950)
Construction of current library building (1951)
Sign and doorway at Western Avenue entrance (1951)
Language Lab in basement (1970’s)
Circulation desk operated by sisters (1951)
Movable shelving in basement (1974)
Construction of south side addition including new entrance (1981)
Library in Fontbonne Hall (1950)
Original entrance to Neil Hellman library on Western Avenue (1951)
Reference room desks and view of second floor balcony (1951)
And the library’s current entryway on the south side.
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Perfect “Peculiarity” From Newcomer Riggs In Debut Novel BY CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor Centuries-old children, a mysterious island, and angry villagers—Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs encompasses all three for an unsettlingly haunting story. Enriched with disturbing vintage photographs, Riggs’ debut novel tells a unique story about an outcast looking for a way out, for something that makes his life worth living. Ironically, those who make his life worth living have been alive much longer than he has. Living his life one day at a time, Jacob Portman isn’t exactly what one would call a lover of life. Friendless, aside from a green-haired fair weather acquaintance, Jacob has formed a special bond with his grandfather, Abe. A teller of fantastic tales for
as long as Jacob can remember, his grandfather appears to be losing his marbles when he starts to fear the stories he often recited to Jacob. Upon his mysterious, gruesome death, Abe leaves Jacob a cryptic message about his past, only prompting more questions. Believing his grandfather was just reciting more nonsense Jacob dismisses the message and is left to cope with his lack-luster parents. After Abe’s death, life stops for Jacob. Reclusive, unhappy, and wildly unsure of himself, he embarks on a journey to discover just what happened to his grandfather and why. Visiting the island of Cairnholm, Jacob meets several old friends of his grandfather’s, including Miss Peregrine and the children she looks after. Miss Peregrine’s wards all have “peculiar” abilities, such as levitation and invisibility. Jacob,
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The cover jacket design graphically displays some of the “peculiarity” so particular to the novel’s content.
along with his new companions, stumbles upon the unworldly horrors that led to his grandfather’s death. Riggs effectively grabs the reader’s attention with so many diverse characters. Though Jacob may be the main focus, the secondary characters are the more interesting. His love interest Emma, for example, is literally a ball of fire when she wants to be. There is also Olive, the endearing levitating child who must wear weights to walk on the ground. Perhaps the liveliest child is Millard, the matter-of-fact invisible boy whose logical thinking is a hoot to read. Though Riggs’ descriptions suffice to capture the imagination, the photographs throughout the novel enrich the spooky tone for which he aims. Some of the photos are truly unsettling and will give readers a bit of a shiver, just as Riggs intends. The mythology that is intertwined throughout the novel can get a little blurry at times. In one instance, Miss Peregrine attempts to describe to Jacob how she and the children are able to live among Cairnholm’s residents without their knowledge. Several types of “peculiars,” as they are called, are described, each with their own purpose. Their enemies are referred to as “wights” and “hollowgasts” that want to invade the world the peculiars live in. Such complexity may be a bit of a turn off, and is hard to keep straight. However, the complex
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The typography and filigree on the front cover of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children conveys a suitable pseudo-gothic feel. layers create the foundation for a good story, and the associated loose ends will become neatly tied up. Riggs’ work practically seems to beg for a sequel, and screams for movie adaptation. A lot is given to the reader in this first book, so at times certain characters and explanations are underdeveloped. Jacob’s father, for instance, is an amateur bird-watcher. Instead of creating sympathy for a man unloved by his wife, he comes off as a sulking sad-sack who throws his own pity-parties. Given a little
more depth, Riggs would be able to create an interesting dynamic between him and Jacob. This is a work of fiction that young adults will surely enjoy, although older readers may also find it a quick, enjoyable read. With its imaginative setting and perfectly peculiar persons, Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will certainly keep readers wanting more.
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By CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is mainly for those who are unfamiliar with the “real” Sherlock Holmes. That being said, it should be looked at as just another action movie and judged as such. If Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s characters are removed from the picture, A Game of Shadows is a great thrill ride. The film is not based on any of Conan Doyle’s stories, but rather an original screenplay by Kiernan and Michele Mulroney who definitely know how to tell a story. Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Sherlock Holmes and is joined by Jude Law as Dr. John Watson. Initially, it appears as if the team is done fighting the forces of evil because of Dr. Watson’s impending nuptials, but, of course, something goes awry and forces the two together for more explosive, action-packed, adventures. Involving gypsies, anarchists, opera lovers, and train rides, A Game of Shadows has something for everyone. Facing off against their arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson uncover a plot to spark war between the European nations. Tracing it back to Moriarty, they meet the gypsy Sim (Noomi Rapace) whose brother belonged to an anarchist group that was terrorizing London on behalf of Moriarty. It looks as if Holmes has met his match, as Moriarty seems to be one step ahead of the neurotic detective. With a little ingenuity and a lot of observation, Holmes pulls off some of his best tricks in this series. Laced with humor and non-stop explosions and martial arts sequences, Holmes is more than equipped to fight an evil mastermind. Downey Jr. is engaging as Holmes. He plays this version of the detective with sharp delivery and visibly has fun with it. Law is perfectly cast as the straightlaced Dr. Watson. His impatience with Holmes’ unorthodox meth-
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Marilyn Movie As Stunning As She Was By REGINA IONNIZZOTTO Opinion Editor
Movie poster for A Game of Shadows ods are hilarious to watch, but brought to life because he knows Holmes can be trusted. Though the two male leads are perfectly cast, the leading ladies are bit lackluster. Rachel McAdams as Irene is underused, but it may be for the best. Her performance is a bit forced with a hollow delivery. Kelly Reilly’s Mary Watson comes off as thoroughly rude towards everyone she meets, especially Holmes. While she is meant to have a strained relationship with the detective, she is downright annoying to watch. I’ll admit, I was not originally a fan of this new Holmes franchise. It wasn’t what I had read in Conan Doyle’s books. However, if looked at as simply an
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interpretation, Guy Ritchie does a fine job of producing quality entertainment for entertainment’s sake. No one takes it too seriously, so it’s a lot of fun even for its 129 minute runtime. If anything, the film should be seen for its intense train ride scene, which is probably one of the best scenes in the movie. Better than its predecessor, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is worth checking out, a fan of Conan Doyle’s books or not. It delivers great acting with actors who just want to have a good time. With a healthy mix of humor and impressive pyrotechnics, A Game of Shadows sheds light on what going to the movies should be: fun.
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about Redmayne’s performance. One thing worth mentioning is his facial reactions to Williams. He always had a look that said, “I can’t believe this is happening to me” and stuck with it throughout the entire film. Branagh, who played Sir Laurence Olivier, became his character. He did a wonderful job making his character the one everyone despised. He used his volume in such a powerful way you could feel the anger and almost become angry yourself. The one thing about the movie that bothered me was Emma Watson’s role in the movie. She played Lucy in the wardrobe department and was Clark’s original love interest. She had no purpose. She did not advance the motives of the movie and, frankly, was rather annoying. Overall, the movie was a success. It was not boring, had wonderful acting by all involved, relevant to the story or not. This is most definitely a suggestion – plea – to plop on the couch with some popcorn and watch this movie (when it comes out on DVD that is!)
Marilyn Monroe is an icon, plain and simple. Upon entering the theater to watch My Week with Marilyn, I had no idea what to expect. The end result? The trailer did not do the movie justice. This movie was the title: a single week in the life of Marilyn Monroe. This is probably one of the main aspects that make this movie better than most biographical films. It takes place during one week during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl. It is based on the diary of Colin Clark who spent the week with Monroe and documented their adventures. The three stars that are most important to the story are Michelle Williams (Marilyn Monroe), Eddie Redmayne (Colin Clark), and Kenneth Branagh (Sir Laurence Olivier). There are so few words that describe Williams’ performance as Monroe. A small amount of concern was raised on her physical similarities, but when comparing two pictures together, they do look very similar. Williams successfully gained Monroe’s playful attitude and airy speech. I watched a video that showed Monroe and Williams performing the exact same scene from the movie The Prince and the Showgirl. Williams was her identical twin in both speech and mannerisms. Clark is the main reason this movie exists. His diaries are what brought this film to life and his experiences make the movie what it is. However, since Williams’ character took over the movie, there BBC FILMS is not much to be said Movie poster for My Week with Marilyn
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The Simple Things That Matter Most By CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor In the technology-soaked world we live in, it is often hard to remember that most of us would be able to survive without mobile whatevers and internet connections. People lived that way for hundreds of years and seemed fairly content. I am not saying that technology does not have its benefits, but there is a time and a place for the great wonder of the twenty-first century. On December 2, USA Today published two articles that greatly upset me. On the front page, the paper reported that retailers such as Target, Costco, and Sears are now selling fresh-cut Christmas trees—online. Yes, that’s right. Instead of trekking out to the woods or a Christmas tree farm for some family bonding, you and yours can stay put and buy a stately Douglas fir from the comfort of your easy chair. As Seth Meyers said on Saturday Night Live, “…they’ll put it up, decorate it, unwrap all your presents, play with your new toys, and feel the joy you and your family apparently no longer have time for.” How sad. I will accept the fact that we live in a world where technology is indispensible, fine.
But, I will not stand for the idea that the meaning of Christmas can be reduced to a few clicks of a mouse. It is a season for spending time with loved ones and enjoying each other’s company; not for corporate America to take advantage of our ongoing love affair with technology. No one wants to wait for the “joy” of their newly ordered Christmas tree to be delivered from Costco. Somehow, it just does not have the same ring. Speaking of ringing, mobile phones are now becoming a part of the theater experience. Let’s say Aunt Mabel gave you tickets to attend some phenomenal show or concert that you have been dying to see. As the show starts, you see the faces of other patrons light up with the glare of an iPhone. They are tweeting during a performance. Does anyone else find anything wrong with that? USA Today reported that “tweet seats” are now catching on in theaters across America. Patrons can purchase these seats, located in the back of the theater, and constantly update their Twitter feed with what is going on in front of them. Here is a hint you purchasers of tweet seats: constant 140-character updates will not help those not in attendance feel
the magic of a live performance. If anything, you are wasting the sixty bucks you shelled out for back row seats. Going to a show or concert should be a time away from technology. You are in another world for two hours or so simply to relax and enjoy yourself. Why would you deprive yourself of some much needed downtime? It is nice that theater owners are trying to integrate the social networking phenomenon into their businesses, but it is neither the time nor the place for tweeting (not to mention it is incredibly rude to the performers). If you go to a performance only to tweet about it during the show, your priorities are seriously out of whack. Like I said, there is a time and a place for the wonders of technology. Its numerous benefits can never be counted. However, it should not overtake this holiday season. Whether it is cutting down the family Christmas tree or enjoying a show, the internet and its cohorts should steer clear. During this time of year, we should enjoy the simple pleasure of living. Let’s not be tied down to that which we are so constantly attached. Let’s leave the tweeting to the birds in the Douglas firs.
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The View from Venus A New Semester
By TIFFANY KNAPP Women’s Initiative
On behalf of the Women’s Initiative, I would like to welcome you back to Saint Rose, or welcome you to Saint Rose if it is your first semester. We wish you luck on all of your endeavors this semester! The Women’s Initiative, for those who may not be familiar, is an on-campus group focused on celebrating women and their many contributions within the Saint Rose community and beyond. In addition, we promote awareness and advocacy of women’s issues, both on and off campus, through programming and various responses to on-campus concerns, interests, and needs. If this sounds intriguing to you, you are more than welcome to join us! You can find us on Facebook (Saint Rose Women’s Initiative), drop by the OIL House office across the street from Albertus, or come by a meeting or event! We would love to have you! Speaking of events, we would like to invite you to join us for some of our upcoming events: February 11th and February 12th is V-Day. V-day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls. V-day campaigns raise money through performances of The Vagina Monologues, such as ours, or a variety of other performances or film screenings. Proceeds go to local anti-violence groups, such as Equinox. Equinox provides services to victims of domestic violence as well as residential programs for homeless youth and more. If you would like to per-
form in The Vagina Monologues, there will be an interest meeting very soon! Keep your eyes peeled for more information! In March as part of Social Justice Week, The Women’s Initiative is planning to screen MissRepresentation, a documentary about women’s representation in media and how it affects not only women's perceptions of themselves, but also their potential success due to how others perceive them. Young people are being taught that a woman’s worth is only in her youth, beauty, and sexuality, and this affects how they behave perpetuating a cycle of negative images of women as well as harmful effects on the health of young women such as eating disorders, depression, and self-mutilation. We want to show that we are worth so much more than just our appearances. The film also discusses potential ways to solve this problem, starting with us. The Women’s Initiative certainly has more coming, so keep an eye out! We would also like to congratulate our two new E-board members, Elizabeth Mendez and Paige Fitzgerald! They have so much to offer us, so we are sure it is going to be an excellent semester! If there is anything you would like to see, email us at csrwomensinitiative@gmail.com
ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS! Would you like to have your club’s voice heard in The Chronicle? Contact Opinion Editor Regina Iannizzotto at iannizzottor407@strose.edu.
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Mission: Almost Impossible By ABBEY NAUMOWICZ Contributing Writer While many students went home to enjoy a relaxing winter break, I did the exact opposite. In October, I got a job working at Crossgates Mall. While I was at school for the first semester, I worked a few days every week, which was very doable. However, when winter break rolled around, my hours got upped quite significantly. I thought that maybe I would keep about the same hours, but my days quickly went from 4 hour shifts to 7 or 8 hours (maybe more) and about 6 days a week. I knew I was getting more hours, but it did not really hit me until I was actually working that much in a week. I even maxed out my hours one week, and had to take a day off! It was not too bad though: I really enjoy my job, and who doesn't like a little extra money? Normally, if I was at school, I would take the bus to work: either the 10 or 114. At home though, there is no bus, so it is about a 30-minute drive one-way. The store was busy regularly from Black Friday on through about a week after New Years. Most days were alright, but the days right before and after Christmas were a zoo. The worst part was the customers who went out of their way to be rude, no mat-
ter how hard you were trying to help them. Some were just grumpy that they had to make gift exchanges and took it out on everyone else. Others got frustrated that we did not have exactly what they were looking for in their size, or in the particular style that they wanted, and got way too upset about it. One customer even flipped out on (meaning yelled at, insulted, rolled eyes at, and did the disapproving-finger-wagginghead-bob) another associate and I because we were closing the store (on Christmas Eve) and she refused to leave the store until she got EXACTLY what she wanted. She made us search the store for it AND carry the clothes around for her. On a few occasions during the rush periods, some employees had to leave the sales floor because customers were being so rude to them. Despite the fact that there were long and stressful hours, I really did learn a lot about dealing with customer issues; the best thing to do is just to try your best to be friendly and polite no matter what, and try to help them find what they are looking for. Looking back over my break, I do wish that I had a little more free time However, I am very happy with my decision to work over break, and with the cost of textbooks this semester, I am definitely glad I have the extra money.
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In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. J C Y P A L A B A M A E R D P
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By REGINA IANNIZZOTTO Opinion Editor Girl in Dining Hall: I chugged water once and I felt like a water balloon. I heard it sloshing in my stomach.”
Guy referring to Thanksgiving: “I don’t eat the day before. It’s my version of pregaming.”
Girl in Dining Hall: “It tastes like summer in my mouth.”
Guy in Dining Hall: “There’s a tour going on, isn’t there?” Guy 2: “Yeah.” Guy 1: “I knew it! I saw grapes!”
Girl in Dorm: “I hate when girls call their boyfriends ‘boo’. What’s a ‘boo’?”
Guy Walking To Dining Hall: “When I get tickled, I laugh like a prepubescent boy who just won the science fair.”
Girl walking with friend: “I missed you so much I actually had to be nice to people this weekend.”
Girl in Dining Hall: “I feel like I could be a Cher imposter!” Girl in Dining Hall: “During a zombie apocalypse, you do NOT stick you arm into a dark car!”
Here is a lookback at some of the best entries of 2011. Keep your ears open in 2012 and keep them coming!
January 17, 2012
Kid In Dining Hall: “Ugh, I hate her. Nancy Grace can just fall in a hole!” Friend of Kid: “Well, she’s on Dancing With the Stars. That’s a hole celebrities can’t get out of.”
January 17, 2012
Sports
Volume 80 Issue 18
Syracuse is the Real Deal This Year The Orange is looking to make a run to the Final Four with a very talented squad By JACKSON WANG Sports Editor Before the season began, Syracuse was ranked fifth in the coaches’ preseason poll and was one of the best teams in the nation. With that said, the Orange entered the season with high expectations. Soon after the season started, Syracuse already had a distraction with the Bernie Fine investigation and the firing of their assistant coach. Distractions or no distractions, the Orange stayed together as a team and continued to win. Nineteen wins later and ranked the number one team in the nation,
Syracuse is the real deal. With Fab Melo in the paint, and Scoop Jardine and Brandon Triche in the backcourt, this is a dangerous team. The Orange are a very impressive team this year not only because of there starting 5, but also because of their bench. Jim Boeheim can sometimes play up to 10 players a night. Boeheim isn’t forced to do this because the Orange are up by a lot of points in the game, he does this because he can. This Syracuse squad is so talented that their bench can form a team that can be the fifth or sixth best team in the Big East. Yes, the Big East.
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Syracuse taking on Saint Rose in an exhibition game on November 8.
A conference that has been kind of disappointing to watch this year but is still one of the top ranked conference in the nation. One of the most underrated players in the nation that has helped propel Syracuse to this 19-0 start is Dion Waiter. Waiter is coming off the bench putting up 13 points per game. That’s not even the most impressive part of his game, it’s his passing and defending that is making him a great player. C.J. Fair and James Southerland are also doing a great job for the Orange coming off the bench grabbing boards and putting up points. This Syracuse team is one of those teams that if the starting 5 has a bad night, the bench can still win the game for them because they’re so talented. Even though Syracuse’s schedule hasn’t been that impressive, they have solid wins against top 25 teams such as Seton Hall, Florida and Marquette. Syracuse will be tested soon playing against top ranked conference opponents UConn, Georgetown, and Louisville. With so many impressive players on the team, the only team that can beat Syracuse right now is Syracuse. Syracuse right now is easily a Final Four favorite, not only because of their talent but also because they’re such a well coached team by Jim Boeheim. Boeheim has lead many teams far into the NCAA tournament, including his 2003 squad that won the national championship in New Orleans and the Final Four happens to be held in New Orleans this year. Boeheim is due for another national title and this year he’s got a very talented team that can win him his second national title.
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Knicks Do Not Look Like Championship Contenders Early in Season By SAM MAXWELL Staff Writer Before the start of the NBA season, the New York Knicks were a trendy pick to de-throne the “three kings” of the Miami Heat, and the Chicago Bulls with MVP Derrick Rose to win the Eastern Conference. Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire were entering their first full season as a dynamic duo, last years most surprising player Landry Fields was coming off of his rookie season, and the addition of big-man Tyson Chandler was sure to help a woeful defense, and complete a Knicks version of “the big three.” However, so far the Knicks do not look like they can compete with the top tier teams in the east, such as the Bulls and the Heat, and furthermore, might be seeing one of them in the first round of the playoffs as a seven or eight seed. Under forth year head coach Mike D’Antoni, the strength of the team has always been the offense. His philosophy has seemed to be scoring a ton of points on offense, and try to make the timely stop on defense, once in awhile. That seems like a formidable strategy in theory, given the current state of the NBA as a stardriven league, but the problem is when the Knicks are struggling offensively. Some teams can go through a dry spell on offense and still win games because they play solid defense; the Knicks are not one of those teams. This season, the Knicks are 15th in the league in points, scor-
ing an average of about 94 per game. With the Mike D’Antoni philosophy, that is simply not good enough. The Knicks do not play enough defense only scoring 94 points per game. They are giving up just about 94 points per game on defense--so they are giving up just as much as they are scoring. That equation does not equal an Eastern conference championship. In my opinion, the team needs to be up around 100 points per game in order to get to the promise land. That has been shown this season, as the team is 3-1 when scoring 100 points or more, and 3-4 when not reaching the century mark. It seems like since the arrival of Carmelo Anthony, the offense is too reliant on Anthony in isolation, and taking his defender one-on-one. While yes, he is arguably the most gifted scorer in the league, right now there is no flow in the offense, and if Carmelo is having an off night, the team will have an off night. With Carmelo injuring his right ankle last Thursday night against the Memphis Grizzlies (a game in which they were embarrassed), it will be interesting to see how the Knicks fare. Knicks fans knew going into the year that the shortened season would hurt the team because they do not have a deep bench. With a lot of back-to-back games, the bench would be tested. And based on their early season play, the Knicks do not look like a team that could contend in the Eastern conference.
“The Knicks do not play enough defense, only scoring 94 points per game.”
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Tebowed Out
Sports
January 17, 2012
Volume 80 Issue 18
Tim Tebow’s miraculous sophomore season comes to an end at the hands of the New England Patriots
By JOSHUA NATOLI Staff Writer What a week it has been for Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. He led the Broncos to a huge wild card upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime, with that win he received a $250,000 bonus from the Broncos. He was also voted America’s most popular athlete in an ESPN poll. Needless to say, the 24 year-old was riding pretty high going into Saturday’s divisional game against the New England Patriots, even though the Broncos were again considered the underdogs and for good reason. It didn’t take long for the Patriots and Tom Brady to silence the critics of their postseason woes by unleashing a beat down on Tebow and the Broncos. Tebow ended up throwing for 136 yards on only nine completions. Awful numbers weren’t Tebow’s only woes as he was sacked five times, one being a massive hit delivered by Shaun Ellis. Brady had more touchdown
passes than Tebow had completions by halftime. Brady also tied a postseason NFL record with six touchdown passes when all was said and done. The only one Tebowing was Brady as he took a knee to run the clock out in the fourth quarter. Now Patriots move on to the AFC Championship Game next week and Tim Tebow goes home with hopes of a better season. What a feel-good story of a quarterback who was told he would never be able to handle the pro game. Tebow began to silence his critics when he brought the dismal Broncos to the playoffs with comeback wins against the Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets. The only issue with these wins was that nobody knew how he did it. Was it his leadership skills? Running game? His often dreadful passing game? Maybe it was that Tebow played like his career depended on it, which it often did. Tebow’s numbers and
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Tebow threw for 1,729 yards while adding another 660 yards on the ground in this second season. performance were the targets of much scrutiny and threatened his job as Broncos starting quarterback. That scrutiny shortly dissipated as the wins piled up, which seemed to be often. Soon everyone watching a Broncos game knew that once the fourth quarter rolled around and the Broncos were within striking distance, “Tebow Time” was among them and a comeback would more than likely ensue. Highlights could be seen everywhere on television of Tebow kneeling in prayer before game winning-drives and field goals,
which then exploded into the new fad called Tebowing. Tebow’s jersey soon became the highest selling in America, ahead of none other than Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He seemed to have everyone, including hard-to-please Broncos executive John Elway on his side. It seemed that the Patriots couldn’t have cared less about Tebow’s year or his Broncos as they stomped over them on their way to the AFC title game. There is an upside to this Tebow’s exit however. As “Tebow Time” goes
on hiatus, America’s favorite player will work to make himself a better player, possibly fixing his unprofessional throwing motion and passing game to become more of an offensive threat than just a second running back to Willis McGahee. One thing he doesn’t need to work on is his ability to perform in clutch situations. For now, Tebow fans will just have to make do with the rest of the NFL postseason as they await their hero’s return.
Athletic Events for the Week Tuesday: Women’s Basketball at Merrimack at 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Merrimack at 7:30 p.m.
Friday: Men’s/Women’s Track and Field at Great Dane Classic at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: Men’s/Women’s Swimming and Diving at Adelphi at 1:00 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs Saint Michael’s at 1:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs Saint Michael’s at 3:30 p.m.