Community and college come together to help fire displaced students

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VOLUME 60 ISSUE 2 SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

World College Radio Day 2013 is October 1st!

The Cayuga Community College students rendered homeless September 9th when a grease fire on the fifth floor of the student dorm, Lattimore Hall, activated fire suppression sprinklers and caused water damage to several floors, had to get used to a totally new routine last week. A total of 48 students were told to find alternative housing and are reportedly receiving help and advice from the college’s staff.

In a statement shared via campus-wide email, it was reported that the owner of Lattimore Hall, Peter Cappuccilli, will charge the displaced students $290 for the first 11 days of September ($26.36/day and that each affected student will receive a 100% refund of their application fee, security deposit, activity fee, parking fee, and the remainder of any rent payments made for the semester. The email indicated that the hope was the students would have their accounts worked out by the end of the business day on Friday, September 13th.

It has been reported that 21 freshman are being housed at a dorm at Wells College in Aurora. It was unknown at press time the means by which the students are getting back and forth from campus to campus. Eight of the 48 will be housed in additional rooms in an apartment in Lattimore Hall which houses the building’s Residence Director.

Students were able to retrieve their personal items from the building with the help of chaperons. The college has indicated it may be more ‘flexible’ with its withdrawal policy for these students because of the unusual circumstances.

by Danielle Skowron, Editor-in-chief

Students from the student-run CCC campus radio station WDWN at this fall’s activities fair on the Auburn campus. From left to right: Ashlee Saret, Troy Gronau, Steve Foulkrod, Jeffrey M. Szczesniak, Eric Nans, Mike D. Calhoun and LaRae Brooks.

Jason Boxx was named region III player of the week after his stellar defense and great footwork helped put the ball in the back of the net and help the Spartans earn another victory.

The final score was 3-0 against Broome Community College which improved the great start the Spartans are off to an impressive 4-0-1. Come out an cheer on your fellow classmates in their next home game on 9/28.

CCC’s Mens Soccer Player Jason Boxx is named NJCAA Region 3 Player-of-the week

Here’s your chance to explore other cultures

Interested in Native American culture? Interested in Floridian culture? Or maybe just wanting to get away? Then the CCC course, INT239: Interdisciplinary Study in Native American Culture and Education, might be the course for you. The class is an online course with a one week trip to Florida’s Everglades planned at the very end.

Explore the wild and dangerous swamps of the Everglades, meet the Seminoles on their natural reservation, and learn about their deep rooted ancient history along the way... plus get three credits notched under your belt. The trip is from January 4 to10, 2014 and the cost is $1,150.So make sure to save your pennies and check your calendar if you’re itching to go.

Don’t wait! The deadline is October 7, 2013!

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CCC’s campus radio station earns national nomination

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#3 Jason BoxxChiswick, England

by Kelsey Mclean, Staff Writer

by Eric Nans, Staff Writer

Cayuga Community College’s student-run campus radio station, WDWN, was nominated for Most Creative Programming for the 2nd year in a row by the CMJ College Radio Awards. CMJ is the largest college radio organization in North America.

Last year, 585 student stations in 29 different countries came together and made history, for College Radio Day. Our college radio station was nominated in two categories in 2012: Most Creative Programming and Station Adviser of the Year. Our very own Jeffery Szczesniak won Adviser of the Year 2012, which made him one of this year’s College Music Journal Marathon panel moderators (these panels will focus on careers in radio and obtaining those

goals). The station did not win Most Creative Programming last year.

All voting will take place on-site at College Music Journal Music Marathon. The winners will be announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, in New York City.

This event was created to raise international awareness of college and high school radio stations. People believe that college radio is one of the last remaining bastions of creative radio programming, free from the constrictions of having to be commercially viable, and a place where those involved in its programming believe passionately in its mission. College radio is the only free live medium brave enough to play unsigned, local, and independent artists on a regular basis. Indeed, many famous and successful bands today owe their initial rise to fame from being played on college radio. College radio is an important part of the media landscape because of its unique and fearless programming.

Jeff Szczesniak

At the end of last semester, tensions were high among the staff and students of Cayuga Community College. It was buzzing around the campus that there was going to be layoffs and that the college was three million dollars in debt. As it progressed, there were student rallies supporting their teachers. Students were willing to give up the dorms they were promised, just to save the teachers whose jobs were threatened by the newly proposed budget cuts. On Tuesday, July 23, 2013 the college declared financial exigency. Financial exigency is when existing funds are not enough to support the existing programs. Shortly after that, the staff voted No Confidence in CCC President Daniel Larson.

How does this affect students today? According to President Larson, “The 2013 -14 budget is very conservative.” He says the budget this year does not have much wiggle room. Larson says “travel, equipment, materials, supplies, and the like no longer have the latitude as in prior budget years. We will spend in these areas this year only what is essential and required.”

As for the dorm and stadium projects? They are on hold until the college budget is proved to be successful.

CCC President says budget is conservativeby Danielle Skowron, Editor-in-chiefBUDGETGATE: THE AFTERMATH

While the nuclear fallout of CCC’s debt crisis has long since passed, the ripples of its aftermath can still be felt across the campus of CCC. Cayuga’s county legislature has recently approved the 2013-2014 budget for a slim $30.32 million, 6.2% lower than last year’s $32.35 million. While the budget looks conservative and mostly unassuming on paper, its effects on the community has been anything but. More alarmingly, the school has been placed in a state of fiscal exigency or, in layman’s terms, academic bankruptcy. A budget under a state of fiscal exigency can go under sudden cuts, including staff, something that has been a point of contention for many on campus.

Most of the college’s financial woes can be traced back to its $1.5 million shortfall last year. To make up for it, many expenditures have been cut to make due. Furloughs, temporary unpaid leaves of the staff, have been called to make ends meet. Some staff members, mostly part-time, have had their hours cut, while others have been laid off out right. Many promised expenditures, like new equipment, new dorms, and a much needed new field for the athletic teams, have fallen to the wayside.

Many people carry the blame of this stormy fumble, but none so much as President Daniel

Larson. Despite getting a vote of no confidence for his financial fumbling that have led to this crisis, he has opted not to bow out, stating that “...Although I understand the frustration of the faculty and staff with the difficult situation facing the College, I am confident that the College community – faculty, staff, and students – will work as partners to achieve these goals.”

While the dust has mostly settled for now, with the budget now laid in place and staff cuts reduced to a minimum, a new, if not slightly more minor, crisis has popped up in the wake of the Lattimore fire. Plans have been recently been made for new dorms, something that some say is frivolous in the wake of the many, many, many staff cuts, but now that Lattimore has gone up in smoke, being the only dorm nearby for students too far away to commute, the need for new dorms has become far more urgent. With only so much money to spend and so much to be done, the question of who will get what has caused friction.

It would be nice to say that the college’s troubles are behind them and that the path ahead is nothing but clear blue skies but, clearly, stormy times are still ahead. What the financial future holds for CCC, however, is anyone’s guess.

by Kelsey Mclean, Staff Writer

Staff Disappointed But Surviving

CCC PresidentDr. Daniel Larson

Ground broken for new performing arts center in Auburn

One State Street in Downtown Auburn will soon be home to a new 300-seat theater. to be called the Schwartz Family Performing Arts Center Local dignitaries helped launch the project with a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site on Monday. In 2010, the College entered into a 25-year plan to develop and share a new $7.7 million performance and multi-use space with the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival.

by Bryan Murray, Staff Writer

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Creative, kind, and outgoing is what this nineteen-year-old is all about. First of all, I want to welcome you to a sneak peek into my life. My name is Amber Sawyer and I’ve been a resident of Auburn most of my life. I came from a small family where I was raised by my mother. My family also includes my younger

brother who is 13-years- old, as well as my stepfather. When I was two, my parents got divorced, and that created a rough childhood, but I have grown from that and became very independent. Through all the rough times I’ve had a strong support system and that includes my deceased grandfather who is missed dearly, my grandmother of 78 years, and my amazing fiancée along with my intermediate family of course. I am currently a freshman at Cayuga Community College where I am studying to get a degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in writing. After which, I plan to attend S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. At Newhouse, I plan to get my Masters in Communications, more specifically Print Journalism. I have had a love for writing for a

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We all know what SNAP Benefits are, well at least most of us do, and for those who don’t, here’s a little insight. SNAP ( S u p p l e m e n t a l Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps, has been in existence for quite some time.However, in the last few years, Congress

has been trying to crack down on the eligibility and rules. This program is to aid low income working people, seniors, and disabled families in putting healthy meals on the table. To be eligible, a person must fit into the “chart” of requirements. That means, more specifically, they must have an income less than or equal to the amounts on the charts supplied, on the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website.

Have you ever wondered what’s really eligible for one to buy using SNAP benefits in New York State? First of all, most foods that are able to be consumed by people in a household are eligible to be bought with the benefits.

This includes breads, cereals, fruits, meats, fish, dairy, vegetables, and many other items. However, items such as alcohol, non-food items like soaps, paper products,

Frustration in New York Statepet foods, household supplies, medicines, vitamins, and hot foods cannot be purchased with SNAP.

What floors me is that a person can get “junk food” and luxury items with their benefits from the New York State food assistance program. Yes, that’s absolutely correct, you read it right, a person can purchase energy drinks, candy, cookies, cake, ice cream with these SNAP benefits!

For those who come into Wegmans, or any store for that matter, and buy a cart full of soda and Hostess Twinkies, or any junk food snacks, I believe you should not be able to buy these food with SNAP. Honestly, let’s face it, you know as well as I do, what should be purchased with the benefits. It is also quite evident who really needs it and who does not. There are some that come in and buy healthy meals and it is clear that they are truly in need of the assistance.

Because so many people misuse it, what I personally don’t understand is why isn’t SNAP more like WIC? That is to say, where a person has to get items specified as healthy for the child. I passionately feel that it would help to dislodge a lot of issues in the whole benefits system. More so, I am happy to hear that the House-Senate conference will soon begin, and new rules such as drug tests may be added to eligibility requirements according to the Associated Press Friday, September 20, 2013.

—Amber Sawyer, Staff Writer

CAYUGA COLLEGIAN STAFF MEETINGS FRIDAYS AT NOON

Lattimore Hall...continued from front pageVice President of Student Affairs, Jeffrey

Rosenthal, has been on top of the situation since it started. He organized the effort to coordinate offers of help from community members and members of the staff and faculty of Cayuga Community College. “All I can say is, “Wow,” wrote Rosenthal in an email distributed campus-wide. “The response from members of this community to the Lattimore Hall situation has been overwhelming and humbling. There are so many individuals to thank for their efforts and ideas.” (There is a complete list of all Rosenthal thanked at the end of this article. The Collegian Staff thought it was important to include this list since the paper is a key player in recording the college’s history).

Rosenthal also wrote that in all his 12 years at CCC he had never seen the college work as collaboratively and as effectively as they have done with this situation.

“A huge THANK YOU to all of you for your care, compassion, understanding and assistance these past few days. I have a new appreciation for what it means to be a member of the Cayuga Community College family,” Rosenthal said.

Students still in need of assistance should contact Meg Osborne in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement (Auburn Campus, 1st floor, next to the Admission Office; 255.1743 Ext. 2222). If you are a student displaced by the fire, please email The Collegian at cayugacollegian@gmail.com to tell us your story.A BIG THANK YOU FROM MR. ROSENTHAL:email dated September 12, 2013• JulieWhite, who attended Wednesday

night’s meeting at the Holiday Inn and validated students feelings and emotions, and who suggested that Norman assist with the move to Wells

• NormanLee, who helped students move their belongings and drove students in the College van to Wells College twice

• GlennWarner and HenryD’Amato for an incredible job helping students move their belongings from Lattimore Hall to Dodge Hall at Wells College, at times in a pouring thunderstorm

• ChuckSchafer, who pulled Glenn and Henry off yesterday’s tasks and coordinated the use of College pick-up truck and utility vehicle to help transport students’ belongings

• DanLarson, for suggesting that the College provide trucks to help students move their belongings

• PeteLiddell, for making the College van available and for communicating with coaches and student-athletes

• MarieNellenback, who attended Wednesday’s meeting and talked to students about the business-side of their experience and stayed until every student’s questions were answered

• AnneHerron, who attended Wednesday’s

meeting, expressed her support and encouraged students to reach out to their instructors for help, and who encouraged faculty to be flexible with attendance requirements and assignment due dates

• DianeHutchinson, who is helping students who wish to withdraw such that the impact of their withdrawal on finances is minimal

• JeffHoffman, who reached out to his colleagues and shared information about housing options

• MegOsborne,EricZizza,GinaDixe,JeanineEckenrodeandtheentireStudentEngagement/AcademicAdvisementstaff for their assistance in helping students deal with the crisis

• StephanieTucker, who agreed to hire one of the affected students so she could have a job at Subway during the semester

• JudiMiladin, who helped me and others understanding the financial side of things

• CarlaDeShaw, who suggested contacting Case Mansion and who reached out to members of the community to inquire about housing options

• EVERYONE who suggested contacting the Auburn Doubledays and Merry-Go-Round Theater folks

• SaraDavenport,SusanWolstenholme,LoraineMiller and others for being willing to house some of the students in their homes

• DeeDeeSchlappi, for suggesting the Red Cross, and PattiHamberger for suggesting the YMCA as temporary options

• Cindy Clark, who suggested looking into housing opportunities for displaced veterans

• NicoleAdsitt, who reached out to On Point and Say Yes Programs to alert them of the situation

• MargaretSpillett, for serving as the spokesperson of the College and for crafting a statement to the college community and for giving me the confidence to speak to the media – oh brother!

• RaeHoward and others who reminded me of homeowner’s and renter’s insurance as possible avenues for reimbursement of damaged property

• JackieD’Arquea, who is in Hawaii celebrating her wedding anniversary and reminded me of the availability of emergency loans to students

• PennyHerrling, who just this morning, as I was crafting this email, suggested using the house on Franklin Street as a possible housing option

• ALLFACULTY, for their flexibility and understanding as students try to navigate this adversity

• and DarleneandMelanie for fielding questions from concerned students and parents looking for answers and from local landlords sharing information about available housing units.

Amber Sawyer

Amber SawyerCayuga Collegian

Staff Writer

long time, but my love grew stronger when I took my first Journalism class at Auburn High School in ninth grade. It wasn’t just any course, it felt like I was really meant to be in the spot I was in, so I started writing for the award-winning paper, The Lake Ave Times. Everything grew from there, and that’s how I got to the place I am today. I cannot forget to mention, with the help of my “Wegmans Family,” I am also able to continue to further my education. The experiences and memories I’ve shared are phenomenal and again, I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

My name is Nicole Lemoine. I have been a part-time student here at Cayuga since 2012. I am slowly, but surely, working toward an associates degree with a concentration in writing. I am a mom to four wonderful boys who keep me very busy. If I had more free time for myself, I would write more, read novels and possibly visit my local

library for some quiet time. I am an introvert by nature, although I do enjoy meeting new people and pushing past my own boundaries in order to experience the world beyond my borders.

Nicole Lemoine Cayuga Collegian

Staff Writer

You’re still going to be told to put it out. Even though some of the “No Smoking” signs have been removed from the school, the No Smoking policy is still in place at the Campus of CCC. According to Margaret Spillet, the signs were taking down because they did not match the new ones and it is indefinite when they will be replaced. Students that smoke need to be mindful of the non smoking students and the No Smoking policy and take their cigarette break off campus.

If a student is found smoking on campus he/she will be asked to put it out.

by Danielle Skowron, Editor-in-chief

There is NO SMOKING on campus; despite no signs

Editorial BoardDANIELLE SKOWRON - Editor-in-chiefNICK CZEROW, Sports Editor, FultonERIC NANS - Associate Editor, AuburnMARY G. MERRITT, Advisor

Staff ZACH DONNANGELO - AuburnCHRISTINE JACKSON - AuburnBRITTANY GLASSEY - AuburnJIM GRANGER - AuburnNICOLE LEMOINE - AuburnKELSEY MCLEAN - AuburnBRYAN MURRAY - AuburnAMBER SAWYER - Auburn

The Cayuga Co l leg ian welcomes letters from its readers. Submiss ions m u s t b e e m a i l e d t o cayugacollegian@gmail.com. Submissions may be edited for content or length. Submissions must include your name, address and daytime phone number. All letters to the editor are copied exact ly and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Collegian office, its staff or advisors. All letters are simply the opinions of the writers themselves.

Despite missing signs, there is still NO SMOKING ANYWHERE on CCC campuses.

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SPARTAN SPORTS

The Lady Spartans fell to 0-5 last week with a loss to Broome community college.

The final score was 12-0. Come out and support the Lady Spartans. Their next home game is Saturday, 9/28.

Lady Spartans get shut out

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Andy Pettitte announces he will once again retire at the conclusion of this baseball season. Pettitte has spent 15 of his 18 seasons in the big leagues with the New York Yankees.

“I’m announcing my retirement prior to the conclusion of our season because I want all of our fans to know now -- while I’m still wearing this uniform -- how grateful I am for their support throughout my career. I want to have the opportunity to tip my cap to them during these remaining days and thank them for making my time here with the Yankees so special.

“I’ve reached the point where I know that I’ve left everything I have out there on that field. The time is right. I’ve exhausted myself, mentally and physically, and that’s exactly how I want to leave this game.” Pettitte said late last week.

Baseball’s Pettitte to retire at the end of season

by Nick Czerow, Sports Editor

PHOTO FINISH FOR NASCAR IN 2013

by Bryan Murray, Staff Writer

The vollyball team fell to a record 3-7 last week with a 3-0 set loss to Broome Community College. Their next home match is Wednesday, 9/25 against Davidson.

Volleyball Team strugglesby Bryan Murray, Staff Writer

by Bryan Murray, Staff Writer

Following the controversy surrounding the final season race at Richmond International Raceway, NASCAR has changed some scenery. Martin Truex Jr., who was in the chase by way of Michael Waltrip Racing’s teammates Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers’ “point-shaving,” is no longer a part of that prestigious twelve car field. However, Penske pilot Joey Logano, who solidified his position in the chase with a little help from fellow Ford driver David Gilliland opening the bottom lane, remains in the chase.

With Truex being removed from the pack, the next car to take his spot was Brickyard 400 winner Ryan Newman. Newman, who was very emotional after losing the chance to make the chase in his final year with Stewart-Haas Racing, was all smiles when he heard he would be awarded the twelfth spot after all.

Four-time Winston Cup champion Jeff Gordon also lost his opportunity to put all four of Rick Hendrick’s cars in the chase due to the MWR stunt. However, Friday the 13th, NASCAR chairman Brian France, for the first time ever added a thirteenth spot to the Chase for the Sprint Cup just for Gordon. Gordon was awarded this spot because the Drive to End Hunger 24 was in position to make the chase when Bowyer purposely spun, which unjustly took him out of the top twelve.

Both Newman and Gordon made great use of their second chance at Chicagoland Speedway. The two drivers jumped from 12th and 13th place to 7th and 8th, Gordon ahead of Newman. The top eleven positions could potentially depart Loudon, New Hampshire with the points lead. Greg Biffle tied with Kasey Kahne for tenth and eleventh place are only are only 31 points behind leader Matt Kenseth, in a “playoff” where each position earns one point in a field of 43 cars.

Although you can not win the championship in the first of ten races, you can certainly lose it. That is the uphill battle Logano and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are preparing to fight. Both drivers had blown engines and had to pull their junkers behind the wall at Chicagoland. Logano finished 52 points behind Kenseth and Junior 53.

Aside from Talladega, which can rearrange the entire chase in a matter of a half second, there are some dark horses that have a decent shot at crowning themselves Sprint Cup champion in 2013.

Joe Gibbs Racing does not possess an underdog, both drivers Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch sit atop the standings. Kyle, little Busch, “shrub,” is only eight points behind teammate Kenseth. Jimmie Johnson who is always a threat and never gets tired of winning is running in a close third, eleven points back. Johnson showed blazing speed and quick closing time in some of the final laps in Chicago. What seems to be the most likely scenario, is if Matt Kenseth can keep his nose clean and makes it out of Alabama in one piece, he will be the 2013 champ. Kenseth runs a much more consistent style of racing than Busch, but if the Dollar General 20 slips up, the candy machine is right there to claim the top spot. “Shrub” has yet to win a Sprint Cup championship but

is just as determined and hungry to do so as older brother Kurt, who won it all in 2004 and currently sits tied for fifth with Carl Edwards. If both JGR cars have iffy races, Johnson will be tough to knock out of the top spot, assuming he doesn’t run into engine failure, which Hendrick drivers have dealt with on and off all year. If engines continue to blow up for Rick and the boys, Edwards, has the experience to take home the Tiffany & Co. silver flag. The 99 tied for the championship with Tony Stewart in 2011, but the tie-breaker went to Stewart because of his win total.

As far as underdogs go, Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, and Kasey Kahne are the best bets to get it done. The Wonderboy is past his “prime” but still has a powerful Chevrolet SS underneath him and knows how to win a championship. It is just a matter of staying out of trouble and remembering how to be hungry again. Gordon in interviews at Chicago was ecstatic, and grinning from ear to ear just like the ol’ days when he was showing up the Intimidator. Alan Gustafson and the rest of the 24 team will continue to feed off of Gordon’s aroma of fun and be quite a force this fall.

Older Busch, Kurt has been driving for a small market Colorado based team sponsored by Furniture Row. Kurt has been strong on smaller tracks where the 78 does not need the power to compete down a straightaway. His aggressive driving is sure to bump him up a few more spots in the chase, also assuming, someone ahead of him has a bad week. In order for everything to come together for Busch to be a two time champ, he will need to run consistently on mile and a half tracks and showcase his talent on tracks like New Hampshire, Dover, Martinsville, Phoenix, and Homestead-Miami, where he will have to aim for a win.

As far as Kasey Kahne goes, he has all the equipment in the world to get the job done. He is one of the four Hendrick cars, so his car is Johnson esque. However, Kahne’s team does not explore the “gray” area of car setups as much as the 48 team does, which will put him at a disadvantage to his teammates. What Kahne does have going for him, is long run ability. His car has been almost perfect as far as how a driver wants his car to be on mile and a half tracks. He does not always have great restarts but in five to ten laps he is making his way up the pack. If Kahne can have better luck in the remaining races and continue to be strong in the long run, he can really make an impact.

The theme for the underdogs is consistency! All the drivers from sixth back need to stay out of trouble, communicate well with their team, make smart pit decisions (Kurt), and push their car as hard as they can on tracks that are winnable. For the top dogs, they need to make sure they are finishing ahead of whoever is behind them because in such a tight race, anything can happen. This will be the most exciting Chase for the Sprint Cup any NASCAR fan has ever seen, so be sure to catch some American muscle (and Toyota) on the weekends throughout this fall.

To the Struggle Against World Terrorism is the name of the ten story tall sculpture dedicated to the United States by the Russian Government, on September 11th, 2006.

This monument stands as a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The sculpture is in the form of a tower made of steel and coated in bronze, split with a jagged opening through the middle. Inside the opening hangs a large stainless-steel teardrop, 40 feet high. Around the base of the Teardrop are the names of all those who died on 9/11.

The ‘Tear Drop’ is located at the Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey. The sculpture was designed by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli who says he was inspired when while driving to work in Russia he passed by the American Embassy and noticed the grief and tears caused by the attack.

“Molly” she’s not the girl next doorby Nicole Lemoine, Staff Writer

Molly may not be who you think she is. Molly is just an acronym for the molecule, the purest

form of MDMA in its crystal or powder form. It is a highly potent drug that is reported to produce an euphoric state in the user causing heightened sensations, an increase in energy, and empathy. It was originally developed in the 1960’s for use with marriage counseling. Molly is the drug, Ecstasy, in its purest form. The differences between them are that Molly is most often a purer powder form that the user snorts through the nasal passages. Ecstasy is usually in a pressed pill form and is often laced with other substances such as caffeine, methamphetamines and even rat poison.

While this may sound enticing to some, users and curious students should beware, playing with Molly could be deadly. The very recent deaths of three college-aged students in the Northeast are evidence of the indiscriminate dangers associated with this potent drug. Dehydration is a major concern when using this drug as it alters the body’s temperature regulation control. Many users know these dangers and are sure to drink plenty of water, but in a state of intoxication and with alcohol use widespread among age groups using “Molly”, anything can and will happen with sometimes devastating effects.

Molly is also responsible for a high number of overdoses which result in emergency room visits each year. Recent statistics on MDMA are pretty telling. More than 50 percent of people admitted to the emergency room due to the use of “Molly” are between the ages of 18-20. Although use may be high among this age group, younger more at risk High school students are not at all immune to Molly who is showing her face in classrooms across America.

A local 17-year-old says he often hears about

kids “doing Molly” and “rolling face” (the latter means the blank stare elicited by Molly’s euphoric effects).

A Cayuga Community College student, who wishes to remain anonymous, had a lot to say about “Molly”. He says he was first introduced to this drug at his homecoming dance at the age of 17. He says he and his friends consumed four layers of various stacked pills with names such as Blue Butterflies and Yellow Elephants just to name a couple. He says they then did something that many kids are doing these days with pills, they open the pills, “rack” them among the group, and snort them. He described it as “a slight burn temporarily that faded into an icy chill.”

He says he has used Molly repeatedly every weekend, at times even using it twice. He says this frequency has begun to affect his health. He says he began to notice a sharp stabbing pain in his head. He says he felt the pain in his frontal lobe, fearing he damaged his brain while rolling. Rolling is the term users have come up with to describe the high of Ecstasy, MDMA and Molly. He says his frequent use led to a horrible short-term memory issue which was noticeable to those around him. He says he is fortunate to be able to remain a good student in spite of his weekend drug use, maintaining a 3.5 GPA. Despite his ability to be somewhat of a “functioning user,” he says he is concerned about his obvious decline in health and the bad company and illegal situations that Molly put him in.

Molly is also prevalent in today’s media- driven pop culture. Many popular artists making references to a friend named “Molly” in their song lyrics. Experts say this only drives the use among the younger middle and high school-aged users who emulate the artists they admire. Young kids and hopped up users reportedly Google recipes telling them how to make their own batch of “Molly”, so you really never really know what you are in for when you decide to “go on a trip” with “Molly”.

Have you heard of the Russian Tear Drop?by Eric Nans, Staff Writer

T H E S T U D E N T V O I C E O F C A Y U G A C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E F O R 6 0 Y E A R S

CAMPUS ACTIVITIESWednesday, September 25th/Auburn CampusHarmonic BrassCome enjoy this brass quintet that traveled all the way from Munich, Germany for your entertainment. 7 p.m./Bisgrove Theater

Wednesday, September 25th/Fulton CampusOdd RodRoderick “Odd Rod” Borisade struggled hard in life during his preteen years. He lost his 16-year-old brother Eric in 1996 to brain cancer, leaving 13-year-old Rod as the head of the house. Eric’s death changed Rod as he began to write his life’s pain in rhyme. He’s now branched his talent into hosting open mics on campuses during his own performance so students across the country can share their feelings and realized that there is no better therapy than a listening audience sometimes.

11 a.m./The Event Center - Fulton Campus - “Lunch on Us Series”

Wednesday, October 9th/Auburn CampusTracey AshleyTracey Ashley has always known that she wanted to make people laugh. All Tracey needed was a starting point. From her stories of growing up in the South to the weird happenings of her life, she found a place to begin. There is no doubt she will keep you laughing with the woes and the celebrations of Tracey Ashley.11 a.m./Café - “Lunch on Us Series”

I had the opportunity to sit down with Rob Carter to learn a thing or two about his home country of England and how life is going for him now that he is living stateside. For those of you who don’t follow Auburn sports, Rob plays center middle on the men’s soccer team. He has played soccer since the age of five and his experience combined with that of his fellow team members is paying off. The Spartans are enjoying a 5-0 season thus far. He’s pretty pleased with the progress of the team and the way they are coming together. They have a good chance of going to the Nationals this year and Rob is pretty certain that he’ll be sticking around to play for the team in the 2014-15 season.

He is currently enrolled in the Telecommunications: Radio and Television Broadcasting program at CCC. He is considering a career as a film maker, but at one time did quite a bit of acting until he suddenly developed a horrible case of stage fright which still can affect him before a soccer match.

I asked Rob about some of the differences between the education system here in the U.S. and the one in England. While schools in the U.S. are categorized into elementary, middle and high school, England has only primary school and secondary school. The grades run from first to eleventh. When a child turns 16 they have the option of continuing their education or going out into the world to pursue their career interests. Rob made the choice to continue his education and that’s why we are lucky enough to have him here with us this fall.

Rob also mentioned that he sees a lot of enthusiasm and support for the Auburn team that he is not accustomed to seeing back in England. Though the games may bring out only 60 or 70 fans, the fans ardently show their team spirit from the sidelines. He was surprised while at Wegman’s after a game one day at how some Spartan fans whom he had never met before approached him to ask how the game went. His genuine astonishment and appreciation for their interest and support could be seen in his face as he spoke about it.

The Air Over There: by Christine Jackson, Staff Writer

Asked if there was one thing that he would want us to know about his country, he mentioned that people here often ask him why he would want to come here, as if they are in disbelief that someone would make the conscious choice to come to the United States. A draw for Rob in coming here

and for others wishing to have the same opportunity, is the patriotism and passion of the people here in the U.S., in particular the support that we show for our own troops. It’s a support that the soldiers of his country do not receive. “Not everyone has that where they live,” he said.

If you think Rob sounds too good to be true, you couldn’t be more wrong. In class, Rob is a quiet, mysterious guy who seems to enjoy his privacy, as evidenced by him exercising the right to keep his relationship status to himself. Sorry ladies, but if you were looking for a heads up, you won’t find it here, but it just might be worth looking into because not only is Rob gifted with a contagious smile and exuding an evident heart-felt sincerity. He has a great sense of humor as well.

When I asked him if there were any hard feelings about the American Revolution he responded, “[a]s for America’s independence, let’s just say it was one of our less important wars. I think we got a bit bored ruling you guys, and thought we’d let you enjoy a bit of independence.”

On behalf of the U.S., I took it upon myself to thank him for the opportunity.

Date: 09/24, 09/26, 09/28 Auburn’s Farmers Co-Op MarketTime: 7:00 am to 2:00 pmLocation: 97 State Street (Curley’s Parking Lot) Auburn

Date 09/24, 09/25 Exhibition - Fertile Imagination: Art and AgricultureTime: 10:00 am-5:00 pm Location: Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee Street

Date: 09/28 Pork Chop DinnerTime: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmLocation: St. Peter and John Episcopal Church, 169 Genesee Street, Auburn

Live Music Events: Date: 9/24 Fedde Le Grand + Mikey Parkay + DJ Connorism + DJ ChalmyTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Westcott Theater

Date: 9/24 The Highest Order + Go Down + MosesTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Lost Horizon

Date: 9/25 Cherub + French Horn RebellionTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Lost Horizon

Date: 9/26 Carnage + Nicola Bernardini + Natronic + Illuminati + DasIllTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Westcott Theater

Date: 9/27 The Stomping Ground Tour

Rob CarterYork, England

They’re here to learn something about us and our way of life, but shouldn’t we be just as interested in what we can learn about and from them?

With a new academic year beginning, many clubs are looking for some new additions to their member rosters. Students were offered the opportunity to meet with some of the college’s active clubs this past week. If any clubs were not covered at the activities fair please contact:

Norman Lee Director of Student Activities LeeN@cayuga-cc.edu

ANIME & MANGADescription: The club meets to discuss and share anime/manga art forms.Meetings: Fridays noon – 1:00 p.m. Room R202Contact: Joe at joewilleatyou@yahoo.com

BASIC BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRISTDescription: Basic is a college ministry that stands for Brothers And Sisters In Christ. Meet with other students build friendships, learn about

God, and make a difference in the world. Open to all students, Christian or otherwise.Meetings: Tuesday 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Faculty Dining Room off of the CafeteriaContact: basic.ccc@gmail.com or staceycanino@cayuga-cc.edu

CAYUGA ART CLUBMeetings: Wed 11:00 a.m. M247Contact: Melissa.johnson@cayuga-cc.edu

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB – AUBURNDescription: To recognize, educate, support and promote the criminal justice profession, the criminal justice system and the students of Cayuga Community College through professionalism, community responsible activities and events, guest listeners, guest lecturers, and networking.Meetings: See contact information below.Contact: Teri Misiaszek, Club Advisor Misiaszek@cayuga-cc.edu 315-294-8427

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA – PHI BETA LAMBDAStatement: We are currently looking for new members. You do not have to be a business major to join the club. We teach many great interpersonal skills that students may not be able to get in the classroom.Meetings: Wed 9/25 11:00 a.m. – noon Room T312Contact: Amy Valente, President amy.valente@cayuga-cc.edu Natalie Krone, Vice-president nkrone@cayuga-cc.edu

INTERVIEWS WITH CCC’S FOREIGN STUDENTSCCC Activities Fair Fall 2013

by Christine Jackson, Staff Writer

HARLEQUIN PRODUCTIONSDescription: Cayuga College’s premiere theatre production company. Auditions were held this past week for the Fall 2013

production of “History 101”. Meetings: TBAContact: Bob Frame 255-1743 x 2340 M-206A

MUSIC CLUBDescription: Coordinates trips to shows and concerts for students enrolled in music programs at the college. Meetings: every other Friday 2:00 Technology Building

PROJECT PITCHFORKDescription: A dynamic service-learning opportunity for students, clubs, college faculty and staff to “grow” their awareness of sustainable agriculture and food security through interactive and collaborative activities in gardening and food.The project created a high-tunnel hoop house for CCC in November of 2012. Vegetables that are grown in the hoop house are delivered to local food pantries for consumption by the public. The grant for the project has expired and Project Pitchfork is looking for new volunteers to keep the momentum going.Meetings: See contact information below.Contact: pastorem@cayuga-cc.edu

RAT GUILD (RADIO & TELEVISION)Description: The Radio & Television Guild brings together students from its Telecommunication department’s audio-radio

production, telecommunications technology, and radio and television broadcasting programs.Meetings: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Television Studio Contact: Steve Keeler Keeler@cayuga-cc.edu

STUDENT GOVERNMENTDescription: The Student Government Organization at Cayuga Community College serves as the voice of students’ concerns and suggestions, providing direction for students whether it be an individual student or a club.Meetings: See contacts below.Contact: Carol Runge in Auburn Sue Witmer in Fulton

VETERAN’S CLUBDescription: National Initiative to assist veterans while they are pursuing a college degree. The club coordinates many activities with the criminal justice club. Some

upcoming events are paintball gun w/ CJ Club and a Washington trip, also with the CJ Club. Chris is very eager to get some new members this fall. If you’re a vet – email Chris to sign up.Meetings: See contact information below.Contact: Chris Dodge, President cdodge@cayuga-cc.edu

COMMUNITY EVENTSNEEDTOBREATHE + Ivan and AlyoshaTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pmLocation: The Westcott Theater

Date: 9/27 MushroomHead + Wagner 3000 + Meria + Dear Mr.DeadTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Lost Horizon

Date: 9/28 Pepper + Grieves + RDGLDGRNTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Westcott Theater

Date: 9/29 Tea Leaf Green + Our Friends Bands Time: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Westcott Theater

Date: 9/29 The Toasters + The Lawless FewTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Lost Horizon

Date: 9/30 Mike Stud + Justina + IAMG + Deven Coleman + DJ Jet Time: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm Location: The Westcott Theater

Date: 10/2 Freeway tour (night 1) Flux Pavilion + Cookie Monsta + Brown and Gammon + SynchronizeTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pmLocation: The Westcott Theater

Date: 10/3 Freeway tour (night 2) Flux Pavilion + Cookie Monsta + Brown and Gammon + DirektorTime: doors at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pmLocation: The Westcott Theater