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Cayuga Community College Auburn & Fulton, New York

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THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS

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By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

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Harlequin Travels to TANYSHarlequin Productions of CCC brought

12 students recently to the NY State Theatre Festival sponsored by TANYS after they received an adjudication during their performance in October. This adjudication was followed by being chosen from a field of over 50 entrants and invited to perform. Their production of “The Body Washer” was well received on Saturday afternoon and they received the awards earned during their original performance at the Banquet Saturday night. The student were exhausted when they returned home on Sunday after seeing nine different shows over the weekend but exhilarated by what they saw.

Also invited to the TANYS festival was the Auburn Player’s production of “Two Women and a Chair” directed by Bob Frame and featuring the talents of CCC freshman Alicia Frame and Alumnus Carole Estabrook. Carole’s performance was recognized by both the audience and the Festival adjudicator when she received the only People’s Choice for Best Performance presented and one of four Outstanding Performance awards. “Two Woman and a Chair” was also honored with the People’s choice for Best Production and was chosen by the Festival Adjudicator to be one of two shows that will represent NY State at the Eastern States Theatre Association’s (ESTA) Regional Competition in April. ESTA is the group of states (NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE and DC) which sponsors one of 12 regional festivals which then send their best to the national AACT competition. Congratulations to both Companies!

Cazenovia College to Offer a Course on CCC Auburn Campus

Cazenovia College will offer a transferrable Communications course on the Auburn campus this spring. This is a “core” course for many four-year degrees. It is part of both Bachelor degrees coming to Cayuga: Health Care Management and Human Services.CM 301 – SPEECH AND RHETORIC (PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES)

The purpose of this course is to improve each student’s written and verbal communication ability with a particular focus on effective communication in the professional world. Topics covered include: oral presentation; the effective use of language writing and research; group facilitation; interviewing; and navigation of the information highway.

PREREQUISITES: ENGL 101, 102, AND 221. Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. January 25 – May 10, 2011 (3 credits)

You do not have to be a matriculated Cazenovia student to enroll. The cost is $295 per credit plus fees. To register: Please call (315) 655-7107 or email: sjbenedict@cazenovia.edu.

Collegian Sends Care Package to Billy’s BattalionThe first Cayuga Collegian care

package was mailed at the end of November to the brother of a CCC student serving in the Army overseas, The soldier is William “Billy” Blessing of Skaneateles, He is a Sergeant in the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division “The Screaming Eagles” based at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. “We are very excited to make contact with a local soldier serving in Afghanistan,” said Collegian Editor-in-chief Kat Taylor. “We put in some soap, lotion, candy, and even our advisor, Mary Merritt, broke all her tobacco rules and bought Billy cigarettes; and of course, we put in some issues of the Collegian.”

Left to right: Jamie Blumrick, Associate Editor; Mike Widger, a.k.a. DooWiTTle; Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief; Jim Collins, Staff Writer; and D.J. DuVall, Sports /Associate Editor

To donate, just stop by The Collegian Office. Soldiers are in need of small comfort items including lotion, soap, and lip balm. (If the office is closed, just slip your donation through the mail slot). We will be sending as many packages as we can over the course of the school year.

William “Billy” Blessing

All Auburn Citizens should be informed that the alternate side parking that was once limited to November 15th-March 30th will now be enforced year-round. Your car must be on the even numbered side of the street on even numbered days and vice-versa, beginning at 6pm. The grace period to move your vehicle and avoid the ten dollar parking ticket is between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.

Year-round alternate side parking was previously rejected in a 3-2 vote by city council members on September 10th 2010. It cited doubts of the ability to be enforced all year long alternate side parking, and the necessity of such a measure.

Alternate Side Parking Now Year-RoundBy Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

By October 14th 2010 however, a new authorization for amendment by Councilor Brower was voted on to take effect November 15th of this

year. The amendment was seconded by Councilor Smith, and both Councilors McNabb and Graney voted No. It was carried by Mayor Quill. So it was instead passed 3-2 this time.

So don’t forget to move your car to the correct side of the street each evening and avoid those parking tickets. No longer will the city residents get the reprieve from the daily moving of their vehicles in the spring; prepare to keep it up all year long, city-wide.

Everyone has heard the old saying “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.” But how many people actually take it seriously? Bedbugs are a growing problem in Central New York and across the nation. This problem could increase as temperatures drop over the next few months.

Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed and burrow into several places, not just beds! The name “bedbug” is from the insect’s preferred habitat of houses and especially beds or other areas where people sleep but are not limited these only. Since they are so small they can fit and slip into any tiny space such as floor cracks and even electrical outlets. Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that prefer to feed on human blood and are mainly active at night, often going unnoticed by their hosts.

Several health effects may occur due to an infestation of bed bugs including skin rashes, psychological effects and allergic symptoms. Pest controllers urge that if you think you have bed bugs to

By Jamie Blumrick, Associate Editor

On November 29th, just before noon, 20-year-old Lekeisha Denman of 32 Seminary St., Auburn, entered the main building on Cayuga Community College’s Auburn Campus and attacked two individuals. Since anyone can enter the campus unchecked and without identification (student or otherwise), Denman easily entered the building and attacked both a female student that attends Cayuga, and her male friend, Denman’s estranged husband.

Seeking safety, the couple sought refuge in the Collegian office and gave a brief statement as to the events that transpired. The female victim said that Denman confronted her and her male friend, and threatened to hit her. When her male friend defended her, Denman became enraged, started yelling and then punched the male in the face, and then struck the female in the face, said students who witnessed the attack.

It is being considered a domestic situation by the College’s Office of Public Safety, since Denman and the male are married and have recently separated. The head of Cayuga Community College’s Police force, Chief William Marventano, stated that Denman was arrested on two counts of second degree harassment. “We don’t tolerate that behavior,” Marventano said.

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Editorial BoardKAT TAYLOR, Editor-in-chiefJAMIE BLUMRICK, Associate EditorD.J. DuVALL, Sports EditorMARY G. MERRITT, Advisor

Staff ANGELA WORNICK - FULTON JIM COLLINS - AUBURN KATHY LAWLER - AUBURNSTEVE FOULKROD - AUBURN

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The newest restaurant in town, Mi Casa Mexicana, opened in Auburn on November 16th, just in time for the holiday season. It’s located at 171 Grant Ave., next to Cameron’s Bakery.

This Mexican restaurant is nothing like El Canelo (where Hotties was located, now for rent) – this is authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine, with a wonderful selection in a beautiful setting. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. The food is absolutely fabulous – true Mexican fare and so deliciously prepared! Just looking at what my friend and I ordered, (and smelling it!) made my mouth water.

They don’t have alcohol available yet, but they expect their liquor license in about a month, as they did just open a few short weeks ago. A test of mine is always ordering coffee in any restaurant I try. If the coffee is good, I approve at least slightly. Not only was the food just amazing, but the coffee was excellent as well.

They start you off with complimentary salsa and chips while you peruse the menu of course. This is common, even Connie’s provides salsa and chips. But not like this. This was honestly the best salsa I have ever had. I was quite impressed with the menu selection as well, though I ordered my usual, to see

how well it was done. I had the c h i c k e n enchi lada with arroz rojo (red rice) and a r r o z p o b l a n o (white rice with cheese and cream sauce). This was modestly priced at under eight dollars, and I couldn’t finish it, so I got to bring home leftovers.

The red rice was the best I’d ever tasted, being perfectly moist and not too dry like some I’ve had are. It was perfectly seasoned and not too spicy. The ‘arroz poblano’ I’d never had and couldn’t get enough of! The chicken enchilada was again, best I’d ever tasted. The chicken was perfectly marinated and seasoned in such a way that made you want to eat way past the comfort level of ‘satisfied’.

Mi Casa Mexicana is closed on Mondays but open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 am to 9 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 7 pm. Call them at 315-255-CASA(2272) or visit their website at micasamexicana.com for a full take-out and dine-in menu, including a children’s menu.

-Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

Have You Seen a Game Lately?I am a first year student here at

Cayuga Community College and I recently attended my first basketball game at the college. When I walked into the gym I expected there to be a huge student section. Yet, I was really disappointed to see there were hardly any students there at all. I couldn’t q u i t e understand why there were hardly any students in the stands and most of the fans were p a r e n t s or family members of the students playing.

S o m e s t u d e n t s may be asking why should we go to basketball games or any college sporting events? Well, the first reason is because it’s a part of having school spirit. Yes, I know it is a community college, but we still have to have a sense of pride about where we go to school. I like watching basketball on T.V. and seeing those huge student sections. I know we probably can’t get that big of a cheering section, but we can at least get a little one. I think if we did, the players would be more energized and would feel like their school is behind them 100%.

Yes, I know some people don’t like sporting events, which is fine. If you don’t want to go to the games, the next best thing you could do is wish a player on a team good luck at their game. Although you won’t be there to cheer them on to victory,

the player knows that they have your support and that will mean a lot to them. These a t h l e t e s work year-r o u n d sometimes to become better at their sport and then they have no support at the games. At least show them

that you appreciate what they are doing.

So the next time you are sitting around doing nothing, see if there is a game of some sort going on at CCC. It will make the players feel like their hard work is being appreciated, and it will help you have a sense of pride in the school. If you are worried about money when it comes to these things, CCC students get in FREE! So what’s your excuse? Go and support our student athletes here at CCC.

   —Michael Westmiller, CCC Student

If I ran CCC, I would...“I would build a gazebo in the middle of the quad and let people just smoke there instead of in their cars.” —Marvella Perkins, CCC Freshman

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Cayuga Community College’s Mens Basketball Team in action at home against Mohawk Valley Community College in November.

So this was my first year ever doing anything having to do with Black Friday. I work for a retail store and saw the phenomenon first-hand. And the only thing I could really think of while doing so is “why?” Why do people put themselves through that every year? Why do they insist on getting those “deals”? Why do they stand in line for such a long time? Basically I don’t understand it at all. I mean yes, it might seem like some there are good deals getting ten dollars off this or that but still- why do so many people put themselves through it? Especially since I know that a lot of stores in my area have the sales the entire weekend. So I

Black Friday: A Waste of Timereally don’t understand it. I mean there are a couple of little perks to going in on Black Friday but to me they are not in any way worth getting up out of bed early and having to go through the hassle of the whole thing. To me it is just a waste of time. But oh well, that’s just my opinion on the matter and there are obviously enough people out there to make it a profitable day so there is nothing to do about it. But still I just ask: why that day? Why put yourself through it? For all those Black Friday shoppers out there you should ask yourself that and try to see if it is really worth it.

 —Steven Foulkrod, CCC Student

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Macy’s 84th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

On November 25th, 2010, Macy’s held their 84th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Every year Macy’s holds the biggest parade in the United States and this year was no different. More than three million people lined the streets of New York City from 77th Street and Central Park all the way to 34th Street by Macy’s Department Store. There were more than 2,000 people that were actually in the parade itself such as band members, cheerleaders, Kanye West, Big Time Rush, Jessica Simpson, Gladys Knight, Betty Buckley, Jimmy Fallon, Keri Hilson and many more.

Of course you can’t have such an awesome parade without some juicy ‘WOW’ factors to it. Miss New York, Davina Reeves, crashed Miss USA, Rima Fakih’s float. Davina Reeves realized it was her last weekend

as Miss New York and stated, “Hey, this is my last weekend as Miss New York -- let’s go out with a bang!” and that’s c e r t a i n l y what she did. Ms. Reeves made her way onto Rima

Fakih’s float right in the middle of the parade and tried to steal her shine. A few blocks down, Ms. Reeves was asked to get off the float then later asked to leave the parade. Rima Fakih kept it cool, calm and classy however, and continued to enjoy her day.

What’s the best way to entertain millions of people? Two words for that, Kanye West. Kanye West is both one of the most hated and most loved entertainers ever. Standing by ready for his performance was a group of people booing him and holding up his brand new album

“My Dark Twisted Fantasy”. When asked what was their purpose of buying his album if you’re booing him, one man responded, “We hate his ignorance but his music is f****** awesome.” The booing roars were loud and people were yelling comments such as “Kanye, jump off the float!”, “Kanye, you’re an a**hole!”, but one woman nearby shouted, “Kanye, I love your new album!”

Seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade live and in person versus on television is a very different experience. You get to see performances right in front of you, and experience the energy of them and the people around you. The wonderful floats and balloons are larger than life in person such as the Smurfs, Princess Castle, Build a Bear, The Big Apple, Hello Kitty, Mount Rushmore, Walking Cupcakes, Sticks of Butter, Hand- Tossed Pizza Dough, and even Ice Cream. At end the parade there were many dancing elves and even Santa Clause, who has lost a lot of weight this year!

  —Ineva Ford, CCC Student

If I ran CCC, I would...“...move the recycling containers just outside the door of The Collegian office to a slightly more convenient location. I’m a big recycler but it’d be nice to not have the view out the door filled by giant green receptacles. People hardly notice our office is here because it’s hidden behind them.”

—Kat Taylor, Editor-in-Chief of the Collegian

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The start of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Miss USA, Rima Fakih

Kanye West

I’m sure at one time or another we have all either overheard or even discussed ourselves, the need to get out of Auburn. We talk about what a dead place it is to live, and how there is nothing here for us. First of all, look around. The economy isn’t exactly peaking anywhere else in the country either. And secondly, maybe Auburn isn’t such a bad place after all.

A recent poll in Forbes Magazine ranks Auburn as the best small city to raise a family in the Northeast. It also has Auburn, NY as the 18th Best Small City in the entire country.

Forbes used factors such as Income, housing costs, home ownership, and education to rank

Auburn Rated Best Small City to Raise Small Family

the top metropolitan areas with a population under 100,000. All these factors make Auburn 20th on the list of average income at almost $49,000 per year.

So the next time you hear someone bad-mouthing Auburn, now you have a little piece of evidence to prove that it might not be such a horrible place to live. Maybe you won’t change their mind, maybe you will. Sure we’re here, so we see all the negatives. But from an outsider’s standpoint, Auburn, New York is a pretty good place to start a family. Try to see some of the positives for a change, and maybe you will discover it too.

 —D.J. DuVall, Associate Editor

Registration for a new 3 credit course, Civic Engagement at CCC, instructed by Meg Osborne and Jeanine Eckenrode for Spring 2011 starts now and is open to all students. This course is a free elective, and enrollment is limited to 12 students. This course provides the opportunity to:

• achieve an understanding of the meaning of civic engagement and leadership

• define career interests• gain experiences to build self confidence• identify and develop leadership skills in a

larger community context• combine community – based learning with

theory and practice• know community needs and build upon

community partnerships

Students will access diverse learning styles and emerge from this course with real world experience that may impact future career decisions and strengthen campus and community relationships. Instructor Meg Osborne

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says, “Introduction to Civic Engagement will help us implement one of CCC’s core values – Service to the community.”

Students will participate in 40 – 50 hours of supervised community service. This course will be offered only on the Auburn campus. Classes will be on Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:50 PM, room 312. This new Civic Engagement course may interest students who enjoy politics, criminal justice, history and helping others. The course counts as a free elective and can also count as a nontraditional Honors Study option.

Meg Osborne explains, “Community service not only helps students give back to the community, but also builds self-esteem when they realize they can make a difference. Additionally, service experiences look great on a resume and help students develop contacts with possible employers.”

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Community HeroWhen you see a person like Auburn’s

Angelo Spinelli in his off-time, he’s doing everything a normal citizen would do such as shopping, driving, and even going out to the movies. What makes him different from most of the people in the community is that when he does good things for our society through his work, he is risking his life. Angelo Spinelli is a Police Officer in the city of Auburn. He has been employed at Auburn Police Department and patrolling the streets for 27 years.

Spinelli says his interest in becoming a police officer began when he was a senior in high school and met a group of police officers. He says he had talked to them about their jobs and he thought that becoming a police officer would be an interesting and challenging job.

When Spinelli is at work there isn’t a particular group that benefits from the duties he performs. From a domestic incident to a traffic accident Spinelli says, he is continually assisting members of the community in times of need. Even though some days it is easier dealing with people than others, Officer Spinelli enjoys his job quoting, ”I enjoy being outside all day and seeing the people in the community.”

Many times Spinelli says when he deals with people in the community they are having difficulties with their lives and are sometimes unhappy when

by A.J. Spinelli, Contributing Writerthe police become involved in their business. On the other hand, Spinelli explains most people are cooperative and understand why it is necessary for police to intercede in whatever problems they are having . Spinelli says when he is not on a call or driving around patrolling the streets, he is filing police reports on crimes or accidents. Spinelli says many people understand the physical requirements of the job, but he says there is also plenty of paperwork to do. Officer Spinelli also likes his job because every time he arrests someone he knows that he is making the town that he lives in safer for everybody.

Just like anything else in life that you do over and over again, at some point in time it is going to become repetitive. “Earlier in my career there was a feeling of satisfaction knowing or perceiving that I was helping the community in ridding criminals from the community even if it was for a short while. Later in my career I have become more cynical. Now I am seeing the third generation of family members following their relatives footsteps by committing the same crimes their fathers and grandfathers committed years ago. The same people seem to commit crimes over and over again regardless of the steps the courts take to punish them,” Spinelli said.

Telcom Building LeaksHeavy rains on Wednesday, December 1st caused the ceiling in spots on the third floor of the Telcom Building to be drenched with leaking water. “I was walking down the hall and out of the blue something wet hit my head,” one student said. “I can’t imagine what that water had to go through before it hit my hair...I suddenly feel dirty.” There were trash bins and some wet floor warning signs put out but not in all the places where there was a water problem. Another student was worried about the possibility of mold and mildew growing and building up in the ceiling crawl space. “I have allergies,” she said. “This can’t be the first time this has happened.”

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Dan Szozda is a person that really donates his time and skills to benefit other people. Dan was brought up in a caring family, with his two brothers and sister. Dan donates his time to his local parish and is also involved in his town’s Zoning Board.

Over the years, Dan has put a lot of time and effort into his parish, St. Hyacinth’s Church. There he has built a concession stand for Auburn’s Instructional League CYO, built both locker rooms, and built two new bathrooms. With his experience and skills at NYSEG for the past 28 years, as an electrical engineer, Dan also installed a brand new electrical service for the church and the old school which houses the basket ball court. Every July, Dan is at the St. Hyacinth’s Annual Parish Picnic. Here, he cooks, sets up, tears down, picks up, and makes sure everything is working the way it should.

Dan is also part of the Throop Town Zoning Board Committee. Here he donates his time to ensure everyone in the community is building their projects or new homes to code and to variances.

When Dan is free, he spends his time rebuilding a house for his parents. With his excellent skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, Dan takes pride in his work because he knows his parents are going to enjoy their new home and they say they can’t wait until it’s finally done.

One saying Dan likes to tell others is, “Do the best job you can do, or don’t do it at all.” This quote gives a good example of the quality Dan’s work ethic and spirit. Whether he is building a house or just doing his job, you can count on Dan to do the best job, the first time. Dan Szozda is a person that puts others before himself, and shows every day that he is an unique person.

Giving to the Communityby John Szozda, Contributing Writer

Some students graduate at the end of the Fall semester as opposed to the traditional graduation time in May. Those students are still able to walk in the graduation ceremony in May, but many choose not to do so as they have already been out of school for a semester at that point; some will no longer live in the area. For this reason, the Alumni Association has a December Recognition Ceremony.

This year’s December Recognition Ceremony will take place on December 10th at 6:30 pm. All students graduating this semester are welcome to participate, though participation is not mandatory. Attire is casual, no caps and gowns. Jeans are not the

December Recognition for GraduatesBy Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

preferred attire, but are acceptable. The length of the ceremony is one to five hours, depending on the number of participating students.

If a student wishes to be a part of the Recognition ceremony, they must complete the “yellow sheet” Degree/Certificate Survey, just as students must for the May Graduation. Once receipt of this form is confirmed by the Registrar’s office, they notify the Alumni office. Then the student will receive an invitation by mail.

All participating students and their guests are welcome to the event, as well as staff and faculty. Any questions please stop in to the Alumni Office or send an email to alumni@cayuga-cc.edu.

take the covers off your mattresses and look along the crevice of the mattress and along the crease where the ceiling meets the wall. If you notice any blood on sheets or the walls you might have them! You can also look for the pests by using a bright flashlight, and a hot hair dryer to get them out of places like cracks. There is no rhyme or reason why bed bugs infest the areas they do other than convenience. They are not an indication of bad hygiene, for it takes only one bug to hitch a ride on your clothing to infest a home.

Recently there have been outbreaks in college campus dorms such as Gannon University and Suny Oswego, campuses well known for their cleanliness. Gannon Pest Control has completed about 12 treatments for bedbugs, and Jennifer

Savastino of Gannon Pest Control says, “They are one of the most chemically resistant bugs out there and they have to be treated professionally. There (are) a lot of products out there that are over the counter that say they take care of bed bugs, but what they’ll do is they’ll prevent them from coming into your living space, but they are still nesting and they are still breeding.” An adult bed bug can survive for over a year without feeding according to www.badbedbugs.com.

Due to these recent outbreaks people are being urged to check their households for any symptoms and to seek professional help if anything is noticed. So be sure you really can sleep tight, and don’t let any bedbugs bite.

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Located on State Street near Auburn’s downtown, the Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency, also known as the CSCAA, may be one of Auburn’s most important combatants of poverty. Dating back to the 1960’s, the agency’s mission has been to assist people to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency and self-dignity.

“We offer a spectrum of services from addressing emergency food, shelter, and clothing needs to providing job training and other services to assist people who are at a more advanced stage of their journey toward self-sufficiency,” said Marketing and Development Director Jennifer Sutton.

Sutton has been with the agency for two years, but has worked with non-profit organizations for more than 20 years. Sutton’s responsibilities with the agency include planning and coordinating public relations, fund-raising, and proposal writing. The agency has several fund-raisers to fuel their various programs. Sutton says must of their funding is raised through donations. Their largest event which raises the most money is their Taste for Community Action fund-raiser. Each year, community members come out to support the agency by purchasing tickets which allows them to sample the best food and wine provided by a large variety of local vendors.

Despite the agency’s success with these fund-raisers, Sutton says the agency still struggles just like any other business or organization with budget cuts. These budget cuts can be especially frustrating when dealing with an increasingly inefficient economy, however, Human Resources D i r e c t o r Renee Smith says that a l t h o u g h b u d g e t cuts are f rustrat ing , the struggles that the agency faces,

The Fight on Povertyby Dylan Carpenter, Contributing Writer

sometimes allows for the agency to grow in different ways.

“While it is challenging to meet that increasing need with fewer resources, it also affords us the opportunity to do our work more creatively and reminds us of the strength in collaboration both within the agency and among our community partners,” Smith said.

Smith and Sutton each do their part to help the agency persevere through challenges. Smith contributes by finding employees who embody the mission of the agency and gives them the resources they need to do their jobs effectively. Sutton’s role is to find ways to increase the awareness of their programs and develop new ways to fund them.

As much as the agency does their part to help the community, the agency is always looking to the community to help support them. Some ways Sutton says the community can get involved with the agency include, but are not limited to, donating dollars, volunteering, or supporting/attending their events. The agency is always looking for community members to help contribute to their cell phone donation program as well as their year round food and clothing programs.

Both Smith and Sutton say although the challenges facing the agency may at times be great—the rewards they experience are even greater.

“Despite the stress you may feel from your workload on any given day, it is easy to keep it in perspective when you know you work with people who share a common vision to eradicate poverty and make their mark on humanity,” insists Smith.

The Enitiative Game Jam at Morrisville State University of New York is a global event with 39 participating countries. The participants at the Global Game Jam are challenged to develop a game. Team members are just given a theme and only 48 hours to do to it.

CCC students will participate on a team, and thanks to a grant from the Kauffman Foundation of Entrepreneurship, students can receive free transportation, food and lodging during the event. This event gives students a chance to

CCC Students to Participate in ‘Enitiative Game Jam’By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

develop their own video game and create something that can be played by others. It’s a unique opportunity where students can work with their peers in a professional environment.

The Global Game Jam is part of the International Game Developers Association, and was created in 2009. The possibility for Cayuga students to be a part of this is a wonderful way for them to put their newly-learned skills to use. After all, the best way to know you’re learning is to apply yourself in the field you’re studying.

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Cayuga Community College Telcom students were treated to a day exploring new technology recently. They attended the 38th SBE 22 Broadcast and Technology Expo, on October 6th at Turning Stone Event Center in Verona, New York. There were dozens of booths filled with equipment to be seen. The people who ran each booth were more than happy to tell you about the products their company happened to make or sell. They were also happy to give out a free pen or more; and college students can’t have too many writing utensils.

Some of the technology was foreign to freshmen students at first, but vendors were glad to answer any questions that they had about their products. There were all types of cameras, computers, and even a

news van present at the Expo. Inside of the news van were computers and seats

that faced backwards. Under the hood, right next to the engine, was the van’s very own generator. It would keep the entire operation’s equipment running. Many students found this very interesting. It’s not every day that they get to see something like that.

One of the companies, Communications Specialties Inc., had a 7502 Fiber Optic Transmitter. They told the students how it could be used for all types of things. The transmitter is often

Students Explore Tech ShowBy Alyssa Angel, Contributing Writer

used in a theater, stadium, airport or auditorium, just to name a few. One of the more popular displays contained ‘switchers’, which are devices used in multi-camera television productions. The presenter told the students that switchers ranged in price from $60 thousand to $5 million in cost. The man went on to show the group how switchers worked. The students were amazed when the presenter moved a girl’s face from one screen to the next. He was able to put her face in front of any background, and demonstrated how to switch from one camera input to another.

CCC students also had the opportunity to meet and share information with students from other area colleges.

“I loved how it was more than just pamphlets and people in business suits,” said CCC Telcom student Britni Gallo. “You could go touch, talk, and even learn from the equipment they had there.”

Gallo traveled to the Expo with her parents. She says they were also impressed by what they experienced. “My parents said that it’s a good learning tool, on top of a way to communicate with people already ‘in’ the business,” Gallo said.

“I found the Tieline Technology booth most interesting. They were displaying an audio board called the i-Mis G3,” said CCC Telcom student Paul Farinelli.

If you missed this year’s expo, the society of broadcast engineers is already planning for next year’s event on October 5th, 2011.

CCC MENS BASKETBALL HOME SCHEDULE 2010Date Opponent Time12-12-2010 North Country CC vs. CCC 4:00 p.m.12-15-2010 Columbia-Greene CC vs. CCC 7:00 p.m. 01-06-2011 Tompkins-Cortland CC vs. CCC 7:00 p.m. 01-08-2011 Onondaga CC vs. CCC 3:00 p.m. 01-22-2011 Finger Lakes CC vs. CCC 3:00 p.m. 02-02-2011 Corning CC vs. CCC 8:00 p.m. 02-05-2011 Herkimer CCC vs. CCC 3:00 p.m. 02-09-2011 Jefferson CC vs. CCC 8:00 p.m. 02-12-2011 Broome CC vs. CCC 3:00 p.m.

CCC WOMENS BASKETBALL HOME SCHEDULE 2010Date Opponent Time12-12-2010 North Country CC vs. CCC 2:00 p.m. 01-06-2011 Tompkins-Cortland CC vs. CCC 5:00 p.m. 01-08-2011 Onondaga CC vs. CCC 1:00 p.m. 01-22-2011 Finger Lakes CC vs. CCC 1:00 p.m. 02-02-2011 Corning CC vs. CCC 6:00 p.m. 02-05-2011 Herkimer CCC vs. CCC 1:00 p.m. 02-09-2011 Jefferson CC vs. CCC 6:00 p.m. 02-12-2011 Broome CC vs. CCC 1:00 p.m.

Although both the Men and Women Spartans got off to a slow start with the guys dropping their first 3, and the ladies their first 5, the two programs have started to turn things around. The Men have won 2 straight, beating both Adirondack Community College, and Word Of Life College. The Women have forgot about their 0-5 start and won 4 of their last 6 games to tie the Men’s overall record at 4-7. They beat SUNY Delhi, and Adirondack CC, before embarrassing Word Of Life College

by D.J. DuVall, Associate Editor, Sports

by doubling their score 84-42. The Lady Spartans came out firing with 50 first half points, and never let up. Caitlyn Anderson led the team with 20 points while Kaitlynne Knapp scored 14 on top of 7 rebounds and blocked five shots in the victory. Next both teams travel to Herkimer CCC and look to keep their winning streaks alive. The two teams next home games are Sunday December 12th, at 2 and 4 p.m. So come out and help cheer the Spartans to another home win. Both have 3 of their 4 victories on home court.

The ART 260 Printmaking Workshop and MUSI 115 Jazz Ensemble will be presenting a live art and music collaborative event! The ART 260 students will create art work based on the performance of jazz tunes by the CCC Jazz Ensemble. The audience is welcome to join in the process of creating the

Art & Music EventBy Melissa Johnson, Instructor of Art & Michael Cortese, Instructor of Music and Recording Arts

collaborative art work.All are welcome to attend this

exciting event, which will take place on Monday December 6, 11:15 am - 11:55 am in the Auburn Campus Ida Bisgrove Theater. Refreshments will be served.

Hope to see you all there!

POETRYLOUNGE

featuring the work of Michael “DooWiTTle” Widger

Dots and Dashes(from DooWiTTle)

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Are you a dot on the page,simply there, one of many?Or are you bold,standing out, one of a kind?A dash is a legacy beyond your brief life experience.If you pursue a dash,consider the imprint

THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS

with Jim Collins

COS MO’S C O R N E R

Well, we’ve reached the final column of the semester. Man that went quick, especially with a couple of projects due!! Oh well, what to do? First, I’d like to wish all my fellow CCC students and staff a very safe and happy holiday season and would like to extend an exceptionally special thanks to my Telcom comrades and department head Steve Keeler and his staff, Doug, Jeff, Mike, and Mary! Thanks for an informative and interesting semester!!

Ok, now for my last review. I’m gonna leave off where I started and review the Inn Between Restaurant in Camillus, NY on Rt. 5. I work there, so obviously the place is near and dear to my heart. Owners Chris and Penny Cesta will always make you feel welcome and you will be well taken care of by a professional wait and bar staff. We served over 350 dinners on

Thanksgiving Day and are open for Christmas and New Years as well.

The Inn Between can entertain large or small parties and has an extensive fine dining and banquet menu. We’re open six days a week, from 5 P.M. and closed Mondays. The Oysters Rockefeller are my favorite appetizer and the Medallions Neptune is a very popular entrée. You also can catch the latest game on the TV in the bar! So everyone, this holiday, take your nearest and dearest to a place that they’ll always remember and come to the Inn Between – just fifteen miles from Auburn. This fine-dining restaurant gets 4 Cosmos out of a possible 4! Happy Holidays!! Cheers!!!

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Holiday Party Fund-raiser will be held at Auburn Public Theater at 108 Genesee Street, on December 16th from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. It will benefit several local charities, and features food and entertainment for attendees.

Hosted by the Cayuga Community Health Network, Neighbors Helping Neighbors proceeds will benefit the CCHN Diabetes Prevention Program, Auburn Meals on

Holiday Party Fundraiser Features EntertainmentBy Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

Wheels, and the Cayuga County WIC Program. All canned goods donations go to support local food pantries.

Ten dollar admission gets each guest food and entertainment such as SAMMY winner Ron Spencer and the Ron Spencer Band, TK99’s Lisa Chelenza, and Allure Dance Studio Zumba demonstrations. There is also a silent auction and a cash bar.

For tickets, call 315-252-4212, or visit www.cayugahealthnetwork.org.

The Musical Theatre Festival, as it is temporarily named, is preparing to kick off in the summer of 2012, but it is looking to you for its permanent name and you can win big! This Musical Theatre Festival will include an assortment of performances, in a number of venues throughout the summer. So what name would be best for a festival that will consist of a variety of fare to be performed at Merry Go Round Playhouse, Auburn Public Theater, and Carriage House Theatre?

The following names have been considered so far: Musicals Inc (MINC), Musical Theatres Inc., Finger Lakes Musical Theatres, and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre Festival – Name It & Win!By Kat Taylor, Editor-in-chief

Festival. Not only is the currently titled Musical Theatre Festival looking for a new name but also a tag line to go along with it. These are what are under consideration to date: ‘Nothin’ But Musicals’, ‘Delivering the Freshest Talent’, ‘Broadway in the Finger Lakes’, ‘On, Off & Beyond Broadway’.

HERE’S HOW TO WIN:Submit your feedback on the

above phrases and names under deliberation. Or, submit your own ideas! If your original idea is chosen, you’ll win season tickets to the 2011 season! To submit your responses and suggestions, email: Marketing@merry-go-round.com.

Did you know the Office of Public Safety maintains a Lost & Found on both campuses? If you lose your property, please drop by the Campus Police Office, M-210 on the Auburn Campus, and F-122 on the Fulton Campus, and report your property missing. Doing this will expedite the return of your property, if it is found and turned in to the Office of Public Safety. At the same time you report your property lost, officers will check to see if your property

Lost & FoundBy CCC Police Chief William Marventano

has already been found, and turned in to us.

During 2009, OPS Staff took close to 75 lost property complaints, and approximately 75% of those complaints resulted in property being returned to the rightful owner.

This is just one of the services the Office of Public Safety provides you. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me, by dropping by my office, sending an email, or giving me a call.

The E. John Gavras Center in Auburn, NY is asking local residents to vote in support of a $250,000 grant from the Pepsi Company, to fund a “Gavras on the Go” project. The project will expand individualized education programs for children with special needs. By purchasing three buses, the Center will enrich its curriculum with frequent field trips allowing for “hands-on” teachable moments.

The Pepsi Refresh Grant program is giving out grants to programs with the most votes from the public. No monetary contribution is needed; simply a vote on www.refresheverything.com.

The Gavras Center’s special education preschool program serves children ages 3 to 5 from Cayuga County and western Onondaga County. Children in the program may be visually impaired, autistic, developmentally delayed, or have cerebral palsy, among other problems. Considering their individual challenges, they clearly have varied learning styles. Research supports experiential

E. John Gavras Center Needs Votes to Obtain a Pepsi Refresh GrantBy By Diane E. deRoos, MS CCC-SLP, BCBA, E. John Gavras Center

learning as the best practice for these children. They learn best in a realistic environment with visual support. For example, a field trip to a dentist’s office where they can see the dentist/hygienist sitting next to the dental chair, showing their equipment, is far more effective than having a dentist talk to the children in their classroom.

If the buses are obtained, the field trips planned include:

December – Library/BakeryFebruary – Dentist/Post OfficeMarch – Police StationMay – ZooIn addition to taking the children

out into the community, the buses will enable collaboration with other preschool programs. Activities designed to promote integration with local preschools will encourage friendship development with their peers in the community.

To vote for this program on behalf of the special needs children in our community, follow these simple directions: Go to www.refresheverything.com. Sign in or join. Click Education, then $250,000, and scroll until you find Educational Field Trips for Special Needs Children, E. John Gavras Center. You can also Sign in on facebook and vote. You can also text 104030 to 73774 (Pepsi) which is an additional vote for the program. Do this once a day until January 1, and help make 2011 a happy year for special needs children.

For more information, call (315) 255-2746.

The Staff of the

wishes you all the best!