Cayuga Community College Auburn & Fulton, New York

Collegian cayugacollegian@gmail.com Vol. 61 Issue 5 October 28, 2014

CAYUGABRIEFS

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGETHE OFFICIAL STUDENT-RUN NEWSPAPER OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NO, IT IS NOT AN INTERNET FRENCH BOWLING TEAM!COLLEGIAN OFFICE HOURSKelsey McLean, editor-in-chiefMonday: 11:00 am-12:00 pmWednesday: 11:00 am-12:00 pmFriday: 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Caleb Slater, associate editorTuesday: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pmThursday: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pmFriday: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Mary G. Merritt, faculty advisorMost Mondays: 11:00 am-11:50 am Most Wednesdays: 11:00 am-11:50 am Also available by appointment. Email: merrittm@cayuga-cc.edu

Star of America’s Most Wanted returns to CCC campus PH

OTO

BY

CALE

B SL

ATER

Breaking Bad action figures inappropriate?

Toys ‘R Us has announced that they will be removing all Breaking Bad action figures, after a recent outrage by parents that escalated into an online petition of more than 8,500 people who expressed that the toys are inappropriate for children. The petition was started by a Florida mother. Susan Schrivjer called the toys inappropriate because they come with a plastic toy gun and a little tray of plastic crystal meth.

Toys ‘R Us released a recent statement saying, “Let’s just say that the action figures have taken an indefinite sabbatical.”

In response to the controversy, Emmy Award winning actor for his role in Breaking Bad, Brian Cranston, released a statement over Twitter that read, “‘Florida mom petitions against Toys ‘R Us over Breaking Bad action figures.’ I’m so mad, I’m burning my Florida mom action figure in protest.”

In addition, Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul has started his own petition to keep the toys on the store shelves. His petition currently has more than 30,000 signatures. What are your thoughts on the subject? Are toys depicting a character, such as Walter White, too edgy and damaging for a child? Email us your thoughts at cayugacollegian@gmail.com. EBOLA

You may recog-nize him for his long time role of helping catch the bad guys on the Fox Network’s hit television show, America’s Most Want-ed, his participation as a board member and co-founder for the National Center for Missing and Ex-ploited Children, or even his most recent television series, The Hunt with John Walsh, but what you may not know is, that before any of that, he was a student at Cayuga Community College. Walsh says

he attended this, “beautiful little community col-lege” in 1964 and 1965. He was an English major here at CCC, before transferring to the University of Buffalo.

Walsh owns a horse farm in Skaneateles and says he believes that you should “go back to your humble roots once in a while.”

While visiting the Auburn campus at CCC, Walsh met with one of CCC’s current soccer play-ers. Walsh says he was on the very first soccer team at CCC. Walsh also took a tour of the Telcom De-partment, all while never hesitating to share his advice and experiences with both faculty and stu-dents.

Walsh spoke about the kidnapping and murder of his son back in 1981 and how the experience led him to work with Congress and former Presi-dent Ronald Reagan to pass the Missing Children Act in 1984. He says it was a crucial move forward because back then, there wasn’t the resources we have in place today to help find missing children. There was no Amber Alert, there wasn’t a center for missing and exploited children, or even a seam-less exchange of information between law enforce-ment departments. Since then, Walsh has made it his number one priority to chase and catch bad guys.

According to their website, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has helped find more than 196,000 missing children, since it was founded.

During its 25-year run, the television show Amer-ica’s Most Wanted, helped with capturing 1,200 suspects, including individuals on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list. The number of suspects arrest-ed is directly related to the show’s ability to solicit anonymous tips from viewers. Walsh says since its launch in 1988, America’s Most Wanted has become the third longest running show in television prime time history. He says his newest show, The Hunt, is the most watched original television show on CNN.

With everything Walsh has accomplished, he is proof to CCC students and faculty alike, that if you have a goal and stick to it, or as John Walsh said, “go with your gut, your gut and your heart.” You can achieve greatness.

Telcom students Melissa Wilson, Dan Tielbaard and Adriana Mucedola welcome back to the Auburn campus, CCC alum and television show host John Walsh. By Caleb Slater, associate editor

CCC Interim President Dr. Gregory DeCinque with TV celebrity and CCC alum, John Walsh.

PHO

TO B

Y CA

LEB

SLAT

ER

John Walsh with one of Auburn campus’ finest, officer Vincent Carnicelli.

By Kelsey McLean, editor-in-chiefEbola is the word that’s sweeping the nation,

and for very good reason. With the alarming outbreak in Dallas, the entire country has been put into a panic... but how much do you really know about Ebola? There’s been a lot of fear mongering, but very few solid facts, on this

One of the most important things you should know about Ebola is that it is not as contagious as it might seem. It isn’t airborne, it can’t get into the food or water you can’t get it through touch, and you’re very unlikely to get it by just standing next to an infected person. It spreads through bodily fluids, blood being the most virulent. The virus can still spread even after the victim has died, however, so if you suspect a body is a victim of the disease, tread carefully.

Ebola is often known as the ‘Caregiver’s Disease’, as the people who are most at risk are, ironically, the ones taking care of the victim. The reason why the disease spread so virulently throughout West Africa was because of poor medical conditions and support, along with misinformation and ignorance. The best defense against Ebola, then, is nipping it in the bud at the source -- hospitals.

Another important fact about Ebola is that its early symptoms are identical to a mild flu -- fever, migraines, a sore throat, and muscle pain.

The symptoms, of course, get drastically worse as the disease intensifies, but it is extremely difficult to spot at first. To combat this, health officials are urging people to get their flu vaccines this year, not just to protect themselves, but to lower the chance of an Ebola patient being mistaken for a simple flu.

Perhaps the most important thing you should know about Ebola is that, while there is no cure, it is not a death sentence. Death is possible, yes, maybe even probable, but with good intensive care it is just as possible to recover. If you think you have the disease, or know you have the disease, you shouldn’t panic. Even if it is the ‘Caregiver’s Disease’, you’re much more likely to survive, and not infect others, if you check yourself in.

Finally, as of right now, there has only be four reported cases of Ebola in the United States. Three in Dallas, one in New York City. While we should stay on our toes for the disease, now that it’s been confirmed in our country, to call it an ‘outbreak’ is like calling a strong breeze a hurricane. Should you be worried? Absolutely. Should you be panicking? Probably not, no. Not right now, at least.

Still, it wouldn’t hurt to get those flu shots. Now there’s a disease that really is an epidemic!

By Caleb Slater, associate editor

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CAYUGACOLLEGIANPAGE TWO

Taylor Swifts song “Shake It off” having ironic outcomes.By Henry Windus, staff writer

KELSEY MCLEAN - EDITOR-IN-CHIEFCALEB SLATER - ASSOCIATE EDITOR

DUSTIN ALBINO - STAFF WRITER SHAQUELLA S. NEWBY - STAFF WRITERHENRY WINDUS - STAFF WRITER

MARY G. MERRITT - FACULTY ADVISOR

When an artist gets a new hit song, they receive a profit. Well, singer Taylor Swift has gained more than that, from her song “Shake It off.”

So much, she’s giving away money! Syracuse radio station Y94 is offering to give away $1,000 as one of their prize opportunities from their radio personalities such as morning drive disc jockey, Kathy Rowe.

Subway is being paid to promote Taylor Swift by showing her face

False ads continue, most are in favor of Democrats

It will be next month when we find out who wins each of the State positions. False ads are popping up even more before it is November 4th.

Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul continue to pay for ads attacking Rob Astorino - lying about him. Cuomo also released an ad where he shows us he was wrong about Common Core without telling the voters HE HIMSELF was in the wrong. An Onondaga County woman claiming to be a Republican speaks in an ad providing false information about Cuomo - in favor of Cuomo.

In the 55th Senate District, covering portions of Monroe and Ontario County have a battle of Incumbent Ted O’brien against Republican Challenger Rich Funke. A group called VOTE COPE is starting to stir up rumors questioning Funke’s views and now lying about his positions on Women’s rights.

The recently popular anti-Funke ad is similar to the ad lying about Astorino. In the Astorino ad, Democrats say he opposed Medicare

OPINIONS

for elderly women. Astorino is NOT opposed to Medicare for Elderly women. Whereas, the Funke ad took a blooper out of context, in which Funke came on the news to inform us of that fact.

Ted O’Brien has an ad against him though. A group called “BalanceNY” criticizes his support for Downstate scandals with other Democrats and is trying to get his bad side shown worse than it really is. “BalanceNY” is exposing their new ad against O’Brien excessively to show their desire for more Republicans in the State Senate.

In the 126th Assembly District, Incumbent Gary Finch is facing rumors against him from Democratic challenger Diane Dwire and her sponsors. So much rumors that towns such as Aurelius and Montezuma, which are not in the 126th district, are setting up big signs and ads in his favor. The 126th Assembly district covers Southern Cayuga County in addition to Auburn and Throop in Cayuga County, and various parts of Onondaga County, Cortland County, and Chenango County.

In the 24th Congressional District, an anti-Katko group is now releasing videos supporting their false accusations that John Katko is a “Rubber Stamp.” A new one even says people can’t trust him with Women’s Medicare issues. Recent Dan Maffei ads share information regarding Katko, an attorney, and try to confuse voters: making them wonder if the incidents described were actually Katko’s fault or not. The 24th Congressional District includes all of Wayne, Cayuga, and Onondaga Counties, in addition to a portion of Oswego County. Although John Katko signs have found themselves in Ontario and Seneca County.

In the 23rd Congressional District, Incumbent Tom Reed is facing false attacks from supporters of his challenger Democrat Martha Robertson. Tom Reed and his supports believe Martha Robertson has a “liberal agenda” and supporters of her are trying to gossip about him so he loses the progress he’s made while in Congress. The 23rd district covers eastern Ontario County, Seneca and Tompkins Counties and all of the Southern Tier.— Henry Windus, CCC student

on their Coca-Cola advertisements. In addition, Subway is offering a sweepstake where the prize is an opportunity to meet Taylor Swift.

As of this week, Kimberly and Beck have made an advertisement for a group of “B1G” mascots performing an act using Swift’s song.

We have yet to learn more of what one song can do. What song’s next? Another Taylor Swift song? Or a Justin Bieber song? We’ll have to wait and find out.

Questions are beginning to come up in connection with the health of North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un. Recently Kim Jong Un stayed out of the public view for a 40 day period and thus went “missing.” Afterwords he has been reported to appear much chubbier and has been seen using a walking stick to get around. His recent public appearances have spread much talk in North Korea, as health concerns are an on-going issue that has spanned generations

Where in the world is Kim Jong Un?By Caleb Slater, associate editor

within Kim Jong Un’s family, with Kim Il Sung dying from a heart attack in 1994, as well as the almost fatal stroke that Kim Jong Il had suffered in 2008, leading up to his death in 2011. At the moment, the people of North Korea feel their leader should focus on his health.

FULTON CAMPUS!The Collegian wants to know what is going on up there!Be a Fulton Correspondent or just email us your news at Cayugacollegian@gmail.com

SERVING THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS! PAGE THREE

SPORTSGO SPARTANS!GO SPARTANS!GO SPARTANS!

Cayuga ends regular season with narrow 1-0 loss to Jefferson; on to Playoffs

The Lady Spartans ended the regular season with a closely played game and at the wrong end of a 1-0 score line. The visiting Jefferson Lady Cannoneers were able to break down the strong lady Cayuga defense, who hadn’t given up a goal in 5 games, late in the first half. After that, the defense did not give up another chance to Jefferson for the rest of the game. Cayuga did have their offensive chances and did have a penalty kick that was saved by a brilliant save by the Jefferson keeper.

Coach Robillard had this to say of the game, “The ladies played very well and were unlucky not to come out on the win side. Both our defense and offense played with great effort and heart. I am so excited for the playoffs and the very good chance we have to go far in the post season.”

Goalkeeper Bre Becker (Lusby, MD) had 17 saves for Cayuga.

Cayuga earned the #11 seed in the tournament and traveled to #6 Jefferson for a re-match on Saturday, October 25th.

PHO

TO B

ORR

OW

ED F

ROM

TH

E CI

TIZE

N: S

ARA

H JE

AN

CO

ND

ON

Spartans finish 13-1, earn #2 seed for RegionalsThe Spartan men’s team finished

their regular season with a 3-1 win over Jefferson CC last Wednesday…finishing the season at 13-1 and ranked #8 in the NJCAA. Cayuga also went undefeated in conference play earning the Mid-State Athletic

CCC is ranked #8 in NJCAA; takes a bye in first round of tournament playConference championship. The Spartans were led by Chris Davison (Newcastle, England) who scored two goals on assists from Sean Wynn (Liverpool, England) and Joey Rees (Cardiff, Wales). Sophomore captain Rob Carter (York, England) was

credited with the Spartan’s other goal. Cayuga has earned the #2 seed for the upcoming NJCAA Region III Tournament and have a opening round bye before hosting the winner of #7 Onondaga CC/#11 North Country CC contest on Tuesday, October 28th.

SEAN WYNN SEAN WYNN

Matthew Spencer-Harty

Goalkeeper Bre Becker

Congratulations to Chris Davison (Newcastle, England), who was named NJCAADivision III National Player of the Week…Chris had 9 goals and 2 assists in wins against Tompkins- Cortland and Adirondack…

Congratulations to the Spartan Athletes-of-the-Week!

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Elexis Tucker (Union Springs, NY)This past week, Lexi Tucker finished her ca-reer as a Spartan with 64 digs in 4 matches (2-2)and wins over Corning and Erie. She will finish with a regular season total of 601 digs which seats her as #1 in the Region and also at the top of national rankings.

Men’s Soccer Sean Richards (Cardiff,Wales)Sean who is from Cardiff Wales has been a big part of the success of the Spartans this season. Sean scored twice this week, with one of the goals coming from 35 yards out. He was instrumental and helped the Spartans beat the Timberwolves 9-0 on Saturday, in Queensbury N.Y.

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CAYUGACOLLEGIANPAGE FOUR

ACTIVITIES

The official beginning to the 2014-2015 Syracuse basketball season began on the night of October 17, 2014 at Midnight Madness. The doors opened at 7 p.m. and the event started at 8 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. The admission for Syracuse students was free of charge and for non-students, the admission was $5.

Midnight Madness is an event that takes place every year to introduce the new SU Men’s and Women’s basketball teams. The coaches also were introduced on the court.

Shortly after every player is introduced, they show fans their skills by playing against their teammates in a dunk contest.

The event had many snacks for students to munch on, such as hotdogs, hamburgers, candy, soda, etc. Midnight Madness was a well-attended and successful night, fans and students were entertained through the whole night.

By Shaquella Newby, staff writer

CAYA presents Get Your Roll On

CCC’s club called CAYA, (Come As You Are), put together a fun and free event for students on CCC’s Auburn Campus in mid-October. “Get Your Roll On” was an opportunity to take students out on a night in the town. The event took place at an Auburn local roller-skating rink called Reva Roller Dome.

Roller skaters enjoyed free pizza, and drinks for dinner. CAYA

organizers say they planned this type of event to help students to get their minds off of the stress created from school and to relax and enjoy themselves with friends.

CAYA also provided bus transportation for the student. Organizers say more than 50 students were overwhelmed and happy to participate in the events planned by CAYA and say they would love to do it again.

CCC & SU MIDNIGHTMADNESSBy Shaquella Newby, staff writer

4th Annual Fall Poetry Contest

Attention all writers! The Fourth Annual Fall Poetry Contest has arrived. The contest is sponsored by CCC Tutor Club in Auburn and the Center for Academic Success. The only eligibility rule is that a student must be enrolled at CCC for at least one credit at Auburn, Fulton, or Online for the Fall 2014 semester. Three winning poems will be selected: First Prize $50, Second Prize $30, and Third Prize $20.

Poems submitted can be of any style and theme, with a maximum length of 30 lines. Poems must be an original and never-published work written by the student. There is a limit of one entry per student.

Students who would like to submit their original work can email their poem to Karen Jetty, the English Specialist on the Auburn campus. Karen’s email address is jetty@cayuga-cc.edu. Make sure that any poems submitted have “Poetry Contest” in the subject line of the email.

Only poems that are emailed will be considered for the contest. When a submission is entered, an email confirmation will be sent to the contestant. If an email confirmation is not received within three days, please contact Karen Jetty. The deadline for all entries is Thursday, November 20, 2014.

So all writers and aspiring poets, be sure to start composing that special poem and you may have your poem published and honored campus-wide by your fellow students and faculty. (Submission grants permission for publication.)

FULTON CAMPUS!The Collegian wants to know what is going on up there!Be a Fulton Correspondent or just email us your news at Cayugacollegian@gmail.com

SERVING THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS! PAGE FIVE

CCC Phi Beta Lambda NEWSOn October 15th in T-312, eleven

students took the oath to become members of Phi Beta Lambda. Members of PBL get first-hand experience in community service activities, compete in competitive events and get to network with peers who share the same goals. Last year, members of PBL visited Swedish Hill Winery, attended workshops from topics on social networking and business etiquette along with community service projects to help out the March of Dimes,

On October 20th, Phi Beta Lambda brought Glenn Churchill, owner of The UPS Store in to speak to business students. The UPS Store is centrally located in downtown Auburn and provides quality services of packing, shipping and online printing, supported by a professional, friendly staff. He gave an informative speech on the importance of getting an education and obtaining a degree. Mr. Churchill explained how he started the franchise and detailed the advantages and disadvantages of being a small business owner including business tactics of staying competitive and the importance of marketing. Professionalism and education are two main points he spoke about. He explained how it takes 30 seconds for an employer to make a decision on hiring. A firm handshake, eye contact and preparation are all things job candidates get judged on as they walk in the door for an interview. The importance of professionalism, knowing who the company is and what they do

Habitat for Humanity and the S.P.C.A. A fresh semester brings

new students into the organization and we are excited to have members join us. We look forward

to meeting new members and welcome anyone who wants to gain experiential learning to add to their resume or to simply create new friends and network. Contact Amy Valente at Amy.Valente@cayuga-cc.edu or stop by T-309 for more information.

Students meet business owneralong with proving what you can do for the company are things that you need to emphasize in the interview. Mr. Churchill explained the significance of networking and joining organizations such as Phi Beta Lambda. “Get to know those people, ask them what they do, what’s the worst they are going to say”? Being active in organizations helps you network, along with improving your resume. He explained how once hired, all employees should take interest in all aspects of the company they work for. “Everyone is responsible for the success of the company”. He left us with two important messages: “seize the opportunity”. If you hit an obstacle, use it to your advantage to become great at something else. Lastly, “if you surround yourself with successful people, you will be successful”.

Phi Beta Lambda meets Wednesday’s at 11 in room T-312. For more information, you can contact Amy Valente in room T-309 or email at Amy.Valente@cayuga-cc.edu.

campus candids IF YOU HAVE A CAMPUS CANDID YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, PLEASE EMAIL IT TO US AT CAYUGACOLLEGIAN@GMAIL.COM

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CAYUGACOLLEGIANPAGE SIX

Woman gives back to the dead

In almost every small town there is bound to be a small, unnoticed cemetery. Most of these hidden burial grounds have been damaged because of farming and natural causes. Tombstones fall apart and become buried in the ground over time, large trees grow in problematic areas, and headstones have become barely legible due to neglect. Most of these cemeteries could not be seen unless you are actually standing in the over grown burial site. Seeing this precious history abandoned in forests and along roadsides, Roberta Parseghian, of King Ferry in Cayuga County, felt the need to intervene and help restore the cemeteries near the city of Genoa.

“Most hidden grave sites are in rough shape,” Parseghian says. “Stones have been found cracked and buried in the dirt. Most cemeteries are covered with thorn bushes and poison ivy. There have been issues with animals digging holes around the stones.”

With support from the community and the Genoa Historical Association, Parseghian has been bringing the forgotten cemeteries back to life. Parseghian started reviving these discarded burial grounds in 2006 with her friend and colleague, Elisa Tumino-Van Amburgh. Together the two worked to restore a cemetery in Tumino-Van Amburgh’s backyard, which came to be known as King’s Cemetery. Since then, Parsegian has continued to restore cemeteries in the Genoa area.

Most the sites that she and the community have worked on are now properly fenced in and have signs erected giving the cemeteries names.

It is a continued effort to keep these sites clear of new growth. “The work never ends,” Parseghian said.

Parseghian plans to continue her restoration efforts to any local cemetery in need of care. She finds the shape of these once well-known burial sites saddening. She feels that they offer an important insight into our history. “I really enjoy researching names on stones that are found in disrepair,” she said. “Sometimes you can connect the dots by looking for other family members at the same burial site.”

Parseghian has currently restored three cemeteries with help from the Genoa Historical Association and the community. She is in the process of restoring three others near her home in King Ferry.

“The community has been supportive,” she said. “The land owners have been helpful with letting us work on their land. I appreciate their efforts to save stones instead of letting them sink into the ground and decay.”

Parseghian plans on continuing her cemetery restoration efforts. She strongly encourages people to do the same in their community.

By Owen Parseghian, contributing writer

Abandoned cemeteries have been restored in the Genoa area.

Yes, it is true, in order to raise funds to help local charities one has to be inventive. With the high cost of living these days, a donation can even seem like harrassment at times. Endless lines of order catalogs from school children, those wonderful little Girl Scouts with those cookies, yes, and even those checkout counter lines, and windows at our favorite drive through have become guantlets for the “Would you like to donate a dollar for this or that worthy cause sales pitch” to save humanity of course.

Well, CCC’s Veteran’s Club has elected to raffle gas cards to raise money this year. President Ray Mertens, along with other members of The Veteran’s Club, sell pizza and beverages along with a chance to win a gas card from a major gasoline distributor for gas or anything else at

Veteran’s Club Passes Gas to Local CharitiesBy Frank Smith, contributing writer

the station, including coffee, bananas, milk, cameras, get the picture?

You don’t have to be a veteran to be in the Veterans Club!!! Meetings are at 1100 hour, Wednesdays, Room 205, on CCC’s Fulton campus. It is a fun-loving, passionate group dedicated to serving the unfortunate and afflicted by showing compassion through donations, yours and yes, mine, I gave.

Who does the donation help: Golisano Children’s Hospital, Gregory J. Harris Veteran Welcoming Room @ Hancock Airport, Rescue Mission in Fulton, N.Y. for Thanksgiving Day Dinner, plus others.

So come help us pass the gas! Money raised may go to someone you know, or need to know, who knows? besides “The Shadow Knows,” Google it. Be a part of something positive, “Pass the Gas!!!”

Write for The Collegian and earn credits at the same time! Register for Telcom 204, (Journalism Practicum),

with Collegian faculty advisor Mary Merritt.

SERVING THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS! PAGE SEVEN

Harlequin Productions of Cayuga Community College is proud to present the vampire thriller Carmilla by David MacDowell Blue. The ageless Carmilla has much to teach the young, innocent Laura of power, love and bloodlust in this modern adaptation of the classic gothic novella. Just how willing a student Laura proves to be makes for an exciting evening of theatre! Harlequin’s production will run at 8:00 PM Oct. 30- Nov. 1 in Cayuga Community College’s intimate Black Box theatre. Admission is $2 for Students and $7 General admission; tickets will be available at the door.

Carmilla was originally produced in Los Angeles by Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group. Harlequin’s production is the second mounting of this adaptation of the classic gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu. LeFanu’s

CCC students bring ‘Camilla’ to lifeThree more Harlequin Production performances this weekend October 30 - November 1

tale of Carmilla predates Bram Stoker’s Dracula by 26 years and had great influence in Stoker’s classic masterpiece of the undead. Playwright David MacDowell Blue updates the story to post World War II Austria as Laura tells her tale to a Captain Martin, a British Intelligence officer as she requests passage to her homeland of Great Britain. Through flashbacks the audience learns of her upbringing with her father and how they meet Carmilla, a survivor of an automobile accident near their country estate. Laura and Carmilla find they have much in common as they share time together, creating a strong and loving bond. Laura then suffers from bad dreams where she is visited by a strange cat-like creature in the night. She and her father are dismayed to hear of the death of their cousin when they are visited by

Berthe’s grieving guardian, the Nazi officer Spielsdorf. When Spielsdorf enters the scene the story quickly rises to a climax as he confronts Carmilla causing Laura to choose who to believe.

The all student cast is led my Meg Owren (Southern Cayuga, HS) as Laura and Donovan Stanfield (Nottingham HS) as Capt. Martin. Also featured are Ed Gould (Moravia) as Laura’s father and Sydney Dudley (Cato HS) who plays the eccentric housekeeper Madame Peradon. Megan Schwartzwalder and Will Mosier of Auburn, play Carmilla’s mother and the Nazi Spielsdorf, respectively. The peddler Carlsburg is played by Ryan Baldwin (Jordan HS) while the radio announce Ingrid is enacted by Kanajah Mathis of Syracuse. Rounding out the cast is Fulton’s Nikki Baker-Lanning who plays the title role of Camilla.

Supporting the actors are the student stage management team of Molly Sharples (Auburn) and Kiersten Neacosia (Oswego). Angela Bringley (Rochester) will be at the light board.

Virginia Fennessy once again brings her Scenic Design skills to the CCC campus, while Alums Robin Fragoman and Stephen D. Hodge are responsible for designing the Lights and Sound. MGR Costumer Tiffany Howard makes her CCC debut as she dresses the actors in period specific costumes. Alum Caryl Frame is assisting the director and coordinating properties. Local dance teacher Kathy Zamniak stepped in to choreograph Laura and Carmilla’s tango. Long-time Harlequin director Bob Frame marks this as his 54th production since he took over the role in 1987!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CAYUGACOLLEGIANPAGE EIGHT

Spectacular Speed Painter David Garibaldi returns to AuburnBy popular demand, David

Garibaldi returned to Auburn and performed at the Auburn Public Theater last Wednesday, October 22nd in an event sponsored by the Student Activities Board at Cayuga Community College and in collaboration with the Auburn Public Theater.

The show kicked off with Garibaldi painting a beautiful portrait of Beyoncé Knowles. After his first painting, Garibaldi shared to the practically packed crowd, his life story. He spoke about how he

used to do “illegal” graffiti art. He said one night, he and some friends were making graffiti art on a train, when a police officer chased them on foot. It was a very close encounter with the law for him, but after climbing and hurdling over an eight foot wall, he and his buddies managed to get away.

The very next day, Garibaldi went to school, paint and all, and it was after a brief conversation with his art teacher, that Garibaldi’s entire mentality changed. His art teacher simply asked him, “David,

do you want to pay for what you’re doing, or do you want to get paid?”

His answer of course was to get paid, but the next question of course was how?

One day he found his passion.He found what he wanted to do in the form of a Jimmy Hendrix portrait. It was that portrait that inspired him to keep working and working on not only painting, but being able to do it to music. He calls this technique “rhythm in you, it’s music and color.” Garibaldi fed off the energy of the crowd and splattered

an amazing portrait of the Statue of Liberty to the tunes of Empire State of Mind and Juicy by Notorious B.I.G.

David also painted an amazing portrait of Cesar Chaves, but perhaps the highlight of the night was when he painted a portrait of Einstein upside down and backward! There was much applause from the crowd and those in the front row got their own hands “painted” when Garibaldi gave them a high five. After the show, Garibaldi stuck around for a photo session/signing.

By Caleb Slater, associate editor

PHO

TO B

Y CA

LEB

SLAT

ER

PHO

TO B

Y CA

LEB

SLAT

ER

“Nightmare on Franklin Street”

Halloween party auburn CCC Café Thursday, October 30 from 6-9:30 p.m.

Open to all CCC students, faculty & staff

Admission is $5/person (games included) or 2 food pantry items (games additional).

Proceeds go to the Golisano Children’s Hospital & the

St. Alphonsus Food Pantry