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Junior William Gotshall-Maxona repairsp a computer at Information Technology SServices yeyyesterday.e Dean accepts LAUREN DDECICCA/THE ITHACAN off er for new employment BY ELIZABETH SILE NEWS EDITOR Susan Engelkemeyer, dean of the School of Business, has ac- cepted an off er to become dean of the Earle P. Charlton College of Business at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Engelkemeyer will start at Char- lton College on June 1, according to the Offi ce of Media Relations. Engelkemeyer said she will leave to take a dean- ship at a larger institution with more majors and students. She said the new position will allow her to be closer to her family in Mas- ENGELKEMEYER sachusetts. said working at the Engelke- college was a posi- As the nation faces layoff s and unemployment, some industries stay steady tive experience. meyer said the transition to a public college will be More than 700,000 people have been laid off neers, demand for workers trained in computer “Th ey’ve got a lot of positions opening up for challenging because just as private since America slipped into a recession in late 2008, technology is increasing rapidly. them and they have to fi ll them,” he said. “Lock- schools are facing problems with according to Th e Associated Press. With the country’s drive to advance fur- heed came to us once needing 100 computer enrollment, public schools are try- But jobs in industries such as technology, law ther in the computer industry, a strong, well- scientists. Companies always come to us saying ing to deal with increased demand. enforcement, health care, maintenance and educa- educated workforce is needed nationwide. Th e their need is so big.” Kathleen Rountree, provost and tion often bypass layoff s and cuts, said Laurence U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated jobs in Even on a local level, workers trained in the vice president for academic aff airs, Shatkin, a career information expert and author of computer science to grow 37 percent from 2006 inner and outer workings of computer systems said Engelkemeyer has been invalu- “150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs.” to 2016. are heavily relied on. Th omas Hardy, president able to the college. Career experts say hands-on jobs and jobs in Th is decade of rapid expansion in the fi eld of Data Momentum Incorporated, located in “Her list of accomplishments mandatory fi elds will likely ride out the recession. is also tagged along with jobs paying anywhere Ithaca, said even as a relatively small fi rm, his would be outstanding for someone “Th e common thread that these industries have from $50,000 to $116,000 a year. company is still a go-to place for people with ba- who had been in the position of … is that they serve some vital human function Some entry-level jobs only require a two- sic or advanced technological needs. dean for many years,” she said. that we depend on every day and can’t easily be re- year associate’s degree, while the higher-paying “When an economic downturn occurs, other Engelkemeyer has served placed,” he said. professions necessitate training from a four- business opportunities come up, and you need as dean since 2005. Under her Of some of the more recession-proof jobs, he year institution. computer software to run those things,” he said. term, the school moved to its said teachers and police offi cers are necessary for John Barr, associate professor and chair of Shatkin said the structure put in place by present location, the Dorothy D. the country, while doctors, plumbers and comput- the Department of Computer Science at the col- the “tech-bubble” is now being fulfi lled, despite and Roy H. Park Center for Busi- er technicians are necessary for people’s daily lives. lege, said even in the nation’s economic reces- the economy. ness and Sustainable Enterprise, sion, he is still receiving requests from employ- “Computers have become part of our daily which opened in 2008 and was TECHNOLOGY ers like Lockheed Martin, an advanced global life and computer applications are being used in the fi rst building at the college to security company, looking for computer science earn Leadership in Energy and From software developers to computer engi- majors to work at their fi rms. See JOBS, page 5 Environmental Design, or LEED, status. Th e college also received accreditation by Th e Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business under her term, College to participate in national teach-in Engelkemeyer said. Rountree said these changes and accomplishments will be a last- BY MATT BIDDLE Climate Change Teach-In, held in ing reminder of her time as dean. STAFF WRITER Emerson Suites, brings the campus “Th e new business building will Today, Ithaca College joins more community together to discuss cli- serve faculty and students for many than 500 institutions participating mate change and sustainability. years … and AACSB accreditation in the National Teach-In On Global “Climate change is just one of refl ects positively on the entire col- Warming, an all-day learning event our most pressing sustainability lege,” she said. held as part of the fi rst 100 days of challenges,” she said. “People need Jeff Lippitt, associate professor the new Obama administration de- a greater understanding of the and chair of the accounting depart- signed to educate on global climate breadth of issues related to cli- ment, said Engelkemeyer has been change issues. mate change and global sustain- good for the school but losing a Nationally, the teach-in incor- ability and how people can have dean is never easy. porates recommendations from the an important part in creating a “It always creates uncertainty President’s Climate Action Project, better alternative future.” when a dean leaves,” he said. “But which was drafted by several orga- Th e teach-in serves as a follow- it also [creates] the possibility for a nizations — including the Univer- up to last year’s “Focus the Nation” new start and a new direction.” sity of Colorado — to focus the at- event, held at the college and more Engelkemeyer said her time at tention of leadership on the reality than 1,900 institutions nationwide Susan Swensen, associate professor and chair of the biology department, the college has been both a learning of global warming and greenhouse to brainstorm clean-energy solu- holds a poster for the Climate Change Teach-In yesterday in her offi ce. experience and an opportunity. gases. According to its Web site, tions to global warming. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN “It was a great experience and it the national teach-in hopes to join “Focus the Nation,” held in Jan- was my fi rst dean position here at more than 1 million Americans in uary 2008 with Cornell University, their daily actions aff ect the envi- said these environmental issues Ithaca,” she said. “It was the institu- solution-driven conversation. was also part of a national sustain- ronment and global warming. affect everyone across campus. tion that gave me the fi rst chance Marian Brown, special assistant ability event. Locally, the event at- Beth Ellen Clark Joseph, to be a dean, and I’ll always fondly to the provost, said the college’s tempted to show participants how associate professor of physics, See CLIMATE, page 4 remember that.”

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2 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 THIS Nation&World WEEK  US praised for Iran negotiation plans 5 THURSDAY Countries leading the drive to resolve con- cerns about Iran’s nuclear program welcomed “Bird Flu, Birds, and Us: the new U.S. administration’s readiness to en- Insights into the Spread of the gage with Tehran as they met yesterday, a Virus and Disease in Birds,” a German offi cial said. biology seminar by Cornell Uni- Foreign Ministry offi cials from Germany and versity professor Karel A. Schat, the fi ve permanent members of the U.N. Security at 4 p.m. in CNS 115 Council — Britain, China, France, Russia and the U.S. — met in Wiesbaden, near Frankfurt, for their Open Mic Night, sponsored by fi rst meeting since President Obama took offi ce. the Student Activities Board, Th e new U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Susan from 7 to 10 p.m. in IC Square Rice, has said Obama’s administration will en- 360 Degrees Magazine Rush gage in “direct diplomacy” with Iran. In his inau- Night at 7 p.m. in Ithaca Falls gural address, Obama spoke to leaders of hostile Meeting Room nations by saying, “We will extend a hand if you “The Audacity of Work: The are willing to unclench your fi st.” Politics of Hope at a Presiden- Th e U.S. was represented at the closed-doors tial Inauguration,” a presenta- meeting by the State Department’s third-ranking tion by assistant professor offi cial, Undersecretary of State for Political Af- Sean Eversley-Bradwell, at fairs William Burns — a career diplomat who also 7 p.m. in Textor 101 served under the Bush administration. In Washington, State Department spokesman 6 FRIDAY Robert A. Wood said Burns will report back di- rectly to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clin- Shabbat Services at 6 p.m. in ton on his discussions in Wiesbaden. Wood said Muller Chapel Burns was not able to tell the meeting how soon Streets of terror Shabbat Dinner at 7:15 p.m. in the Obama administration will complete its re- Friends and family members carry the coffi n of Said Tahlil Ahmed yesterday in Somalia, after he was shot Terrace Dining Hall view of U.S. policy on Iran. dead by three masked men armed with pistols. Ahmed, the director of Somalia’s largest media company, HornAfrik Radio, was attacked by the Islamist militia al-Shabaab on his way to a press conference. 8 SUNDAY House expected to pass health bill MOHAMED SHEIKH NOR/ASSOCIATED PRESS Th e government is poised to extend health Nondenominational Protes- coverage to 4 million more lower-income chil- tant Service at 11 a.m. in dren, a fi rst step in President Obama’s promise to After days of shelling sent patients fl eeing Israeli off ensive “have to be held responsible.” Ab- Muller Chapel shrink the ranks of the uninsured. the Puthukkudiyiruppu hospital, the Red Cross bas said, however, the Palestinian Authority still Catholic Community Mass at Th e bill calls for spending an additional evacuated staff and the wounded yesterday, ef- seeks a lasting peace accord with Israel. 1 and 9 p.m. in Muller Chapel $32.8 billion on the State Children’s Health fectively closing the last remaining medical facil- He spoke to lawmakers at the European Par- Insurance Program. ity in the war zone, the aid group said. liament yesterday, seeking aid and backing to get 10 TUESDAY Th e House was expected to approve the ex- Th e fi ghting occurred as the country marked peace talks and reconstruction back on track. pansion of a children’s health insurance program its 61st Independence Day with a military parade Blood Drive, sponsored by the yesterday and deliver it to Obama for his quick and President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s declaration Vatican demands Bishop apologize American Red Cross, all day in signature. Th e bill passed the Senate last week. that the military stands on the verge of crushing Th e Vatican demanded yesterday that a bish- Emerson Suites During the next four years, up to 13 million the rebels and ending the civil war. op who denied the Holocaust recant his posi- children could be covered under the program run Th e fi ghting is concentrated in a sliver of tions before being fully admitted into the Roman 11 WEDNESDAY by the Health and Human Services Department coastal land of about 30 square miles (85 square Catholic Church. and state governments. kilometers), where an estimated 250,000 Tamil Just days before, Bishop Richard Williamson Black History Month Celebra- Th e legislation would allow states to off er a den- civilians are trapped along with the last of the had been shown on Swedish state television say- tion, sponsored by the African tal benefi t through the program for children whose Tamil Tigers, who appear on the verge of defeat ing historical evidence “is hugely against 6 mil- Latino Society, from 6:30 to private health insurance does not cover dental care. after a 25-year war for a separate homeland for lion Jews having been deliberately gassed” during 11:55 p.m. in Emerson Suites the country’s minority Tamils. About 70,000 World War II. “America the Beautiful,” fi l m Civilians killed in Sri Lankan civil war people have been killed in the fi ghting. Williamson has since apologized to the Ger- screening and Q&A with pro- Unrelenting battles between Tamil rebels man-born pope for having stirred controversy, ducer Darryl Roberts, at 7 p.m. and Sri Lankan troops killed at least 52 civil- Palestine calls attacks ‘war crimes’ but he did not repudiate his comments, in which in Textor 102 ians during the past day, and cluster munitions Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he also said only 200,000 to 300,000 Jews were were fired yesterday just outside a hospital the Israeli attacks on Gaza were war crimes and killed during World War II. ADD YOUR EVENT that has been battered by artillery strikes, the Israeli offi cials should be held accountable. U.N. said. Abbas said those who decided to launch the SOURCE: Associated Press Drop events for “This Week” in the marked box in The Ithacan offi ce, or e-mail Assistant News Editor Becca as a residence director and interim Board to open in the summer on Burns at [email protected] College&City area coordinator in residential life Green Street in downtown Ithaca. by 5 p.m. Monday. since 2003. Shockley served as the Th e store, which targets college- Tasting tickets on sale “Game On,” at 4 p.m. tomorrow in interim assistant director since May aged shoppers, will open in the CORRECTIONS for annual Chili Cook-Off Park Auditorium. of last year. bottom fl oor of the Cayuga Green Advance ticket sales for the 11th Th e presentation will be an in- Shockley began her duties as the apartments and take up the entire In the story “SGA Looks to Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili troduction to the gaming industry assistant director in the Offi ce for retail storefront along Green Street. Increase Campus Presence Cook-Off and Winterfest are now and will include tips on how to get New Student Programs on Monday. Construction will begin around the for Spring” (Jan. 22), it was on sale. Tickets can be bought at the a job in gaming. end of March. reported that the Student Downtown Ithaca Alliance offi ces in Caudill has worked in the indus- TCAT announces meetings Th e only other Urban Outfi tters Government Association allo- Center Ithaca, at Collegetown Bagels try since 1998 and is a graduate of to discuss route changes located in New York state are in cated $381,913 last semes- in downtown Ithaca and Collegetown, the University of Phoenix. He joined Tompkins Consolidated Area Buff alo and New York City. ter. That is the amount SGA and at Autumn Leaves Used Books on Firaxis as quality assurance manager Transit Inc. announced that they Its opening will mark one of allocated last year. It was also Th e Ithaca Commons. in 2002. Liam Collins ’06, associate will be holding public meetings the only national retail chains in reported the fashion show Tickets cost $5.00 for 5 tickets, producer at Firaxis Games, will also to discuss possible route changes downtown Ithaca. was sponsored by the Offi ce of $10.00 for 11 tickets and a VIP pass speak at the presentation. that will take place this year. Th ese Academic Affairs last year. It that includes 20 tickets for $40.00. At- The lecture is sponsored by the changes will impact almost all of Local café offers discount was sponsored by the Kuumba tendees with advance tickets do not Roy H. Park School of Communi- its routes. for restaurant employees Repertory Theater. need to stand in line to buy tickets the cations and the Department of Th e meetings will be held from Dijon, a French restaurant lo- It is The Ithacan’s policy to day of the Chili Cook-Off . Th is is the Cinema, Photography and Media 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Willard cated at 311 Th ird St. in downtown correct all errors of fact. fi rst year for advance ticket sales. Arts. The event is free and open Straight Hall at Cornell University Ithaca, is off ering 50 percent off all Please contact Assistant Admission to the event on Feb. 21 to the public. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tompkins food to Tompkins County restau- News Editor Jackie Palochko is free, but attendees must have tickets County Public Library. Meetings will rant employees on Tuesdays. at 274-3207. to sample the diff erent chili dishes that Assistant director named also be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dijon will continue the half-price 30 of the area’s restaurants and food- for New Student Programs Wednesday at the Tompkins County off er on food items throughout Feb- COPY EDITORS service organizations will be off ering. Erica Shockley has been named Public Library. Maps of the new pro- ruary. Owner and chef Mark Papera Th e event is from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the assistant director of the Of- posed routes will be on display. said Dijon is off ering the special be- Paloma Altamirano, Alexa on the Ithaca Commons. Chili tast- fi ce for New Student Programs. For more information call cause of the tight economy. Besgen, Marianne Dabir, David ings begin at noon. Tickets can still be As assistant director, she will be 277-RIDE or visit www.tcatbus.com. To be eligible for the discount, Durrett, Tristan Fowler, Lauren bought the day of Chili Cook-Off . responsible for enhancing the ori- restaurant workers need to bring Kaufman, Margaret Moran, entation program and developing Urban Outfi tters to open a pay stub showing the name of Mary Kate Murphy, Tahleen Ovian, Brittany Rose, Meg Speaker to discuss jobs ongoing programs aimed at assisting downtown this summer the restaurant where they work. Rindfl eisch, Emmy Schwartz, in video game industry new students with their transition Th e retail store Urban Outfi t- Dijon serves dinners daily from Juliana Stiles, Benjamin White- Barry Caudill, executive pro- to college. ters recently received an approval 5 to 10 p.m. and lunches from noon Patarino, Chris Zivalich. ducer of Firaxis Games, will present Shockley has previously served from the City of Ithaca Planning to 2 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009 NEWS The Ithacan 3 College plans Collegetown to undergo new construction to encourage BY AARON EDWARDS STAFF WRITER healthy eating Collegetown will soon undergo several changes as part of its urban development plan, BY ASHLEY MAY which includes building taller buildings, cre- STAFF WRITER ating more office space and eliminating some The Health Promotion Pro- parking incentives. gram has organized activities, Th e commercial district at the foot of Cornell ranging from panel discussions University has been caught in an 18-month con- to film screenings, to encourage struction freeze that will end April 1. Th e plan, cre- a campus discussion during Eat- ated by the Ithaca Common Council, will increase ing Disorder Awareness Month. accessibility, economic appeal and the level of busi- Priscilla Quirk, coordinator of ness diversity in Collegetown. the HPSA Prevention Program, According to Cornell University senior and planned programs and special Common Council member Svante Myrick, ef- events during the month of Feb- forts to begin this development began in Febru- ruary that she said she hopes will ary 2006, with the authorization of a vision state- expose America’s distorted idea ment for Collegetown. Th e vision was presented of beauty — which promote an- in February 2007, and with its completion, work orexia, bulimia and binging. began in order to translate pages of ink to real, The first program will show visible changes. “America the Beautiful,” a docu- Myrick said one of the most infl uential changes mentary by Darryl Roberts at the plan calls for is the new regulation on building 7 p.m. Wednesday in Textor From left, Cornell law student Temidayo Aganga-Williams pays Wendy Lynch yesterday at Collegetown Ba- size in the center of the district. 102. Quirk said she encourages gels. Collegetown businesses may see changes in building sizes and parking in the Collegetown area. Th e maximum height of buildings constructed EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN all students to participate. in Collegetown is 60 feet. With the plan in place, this In addition to the film, Eat- height would be increased to 90 feet to accommo- fl oors, offi ce space in the middle and apartments on new students from bringing cars from the Cornell ing Disorders Awareness Month date more offi ce space and apartments for residents the fl oors above that. campus as well as central Collegetown. includes a speech by Joan Ja- in the area. “Hopefully by changing what is allowable there, Schuler said people need to realize that cars are cobs Brumberg, a social histo- Myrick said higher elevations instead of spread- economics would allow developers to put in offi ce not necessary in places like Collegetown. rian and author of “The Body ing out construction will be the most viable move. space and more student housing,” he said. “It’s [going to take] a long time … to have renters Project: An Intimate History of “You have to ask yourself eventually: As more Laura McDougall, co-owner of Pita Pit in realize that you can live in Collegetown without a American Girls” and “Fasting and more people come in … are you going to go out- Collegetown, said she thinks bringing in more car,” she said. “But in the interim, the concern from Girls: The History of Anorexia wards, or are you going to go upwards?” he said. “If office and apartment space will be beneficial residents that live all around that area is that cars will Nervosa,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in we refuse to do either, then you’re just going to have for business. encroach even more than they do now.” Klingenstein Lounge. to exclude people.” “Th ere has been a decline in business lately be- Strong said the plan is a great compromise and “She sort of does a histori- Cornell University graduate student and former cause a couple of new dining halls opened on [Cor- though everyone may not be satisfi ed, it is the most cal perspective on the obsession Collegetown resident Edward Strong said the area in nell University’s] campus,” she said. “Bringing in eff ective action to take. with the body,” Quirk said. its current state is a confusing mixture of structures more people will help us more.” “I don’t think there is any single person who 100 Th e month also includes a old and new. In addition to building height, another issue on percent feels like all their objectives and their desires panel presentation with mem- “It’s just a hodgepodge of new buildings that have the agenda of the Common Council’s plan is the are met by the plan,” he said. “Th is presents the most bers of the Hammond Health been built and old buildings that have been remod- proposed crackdown on parking. viable and realistic compromise for everybody.” Center and Counseling Center eled,” he said. Th e plan would give developers the option to Myrick said running a business district like Col- on Feb. 23 and an information With the exclusion of prospective residents be- pay a fee to the City of Ithaca instead of constructing legetown for almost an entire year takes the collec- session, “Everything you wanted ing the extreme choice, members of the Common on-site parking near their building. In place of the tive eff orts of every business owner, customer, stu- to know about eating disorders Council, like Myrick, are leaning to the plan as a individual parking areas behind, next to and in front dent and resident. In the face of an economic crisis, (but didn’t know who to ask),” on choice of action. Overall, the reaction to the coun- of commercial buildings, one parking garage with the Common Council of Ithaca has to start focusing Feb. 26. cil’s plan has been fairly positive. increased fees would be built. on this plan and take action. Senior Daniel Wald will speak Myrick said taller buildings would provide space Common Council member Nancy Schuler said “It’s time to put our money where our mouth is,” on the panel about his personal for commercial establishments on the bottom this move on parking was set in place to discourage Myrick said. connections with an extreme eat- ing disorder. Wald’s sister Amy Wald began an anorexic lifestyle at 17. MAKING THE MOVE “Th e sister I knew that was a Residential Life to change caring friend disappeared,” Wald The Offi ce of Residential Life advises Joining a community students to assess preference as well • Assess what kind of neighborhood said. “Th e eating disorder takes as need when deciding to move a given apartment or house is in. over. I think the eating disorder off -campus approval policy off campus. Consider lifestyle choices before is the voice. It’s an actual sepa- choosing to live in areas with many rate entity that becomes you.” BY DAVID DURRETT assigned numbers. Cost elderly people and children. Wald said it has been a psy- SENIOR WRITER • It is important to look at how “Th e number of students that we much one will spend to meet hous- Where to look chological and physical battle. In order to completely fi ll resi- are approving is still changing, be- ing costs because it will affect • Newspapers like The Ithaca Journal Once diagnosed with anorex- dence halls for the spring semester, cause every time we get another se- future expenses such as food, and Ithaca Pennysaver have listings of ia, Amy checked in and out the Offi ce of Residential Life will allow nior intention form, that’s potentially clothing, health needs apartments and housing across the of three facilities. She dealt fewer students to move off campus one more student who could be ap- and emergencies. area. The Offi ce of Residential Life with a life of hospital care and during the next academic year. proved to move off campus,” she said. • Be sure to factor in fees for utili- also posts listings on its Web site. feeding tubes. ties, transportation, trash removal, Th is year, the Offi ce of Residential More than 20 percent of the col- Alice Meilman, a social and telephone, cable and Visit www.ithaca.edu/reslife/ Life will approve mostly seniors. Th e lege’s operating revenue comes from Internet fees. OCmenu.html for a more detailed worker at the college, will speak number of vacancies available for un- room and board, according to Carl guide to living off campus. about the emotional aspects derclassmen will be determined when Sgrecci, vice president of fi nance and SOURCE: THE OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE of eating disorders as well as all senior intention forms are counted administration. He said the college al- the services available at the and after the offi ce knows how many ways intends to fi ll residence halls. tions, said residence halls have always to stay on campus for the fi rst three Counseling Center. seniors intend to live on campus, said “You don’t build the residence halls had vacancies in the spring semester. years of college unless circumstances “[Counseling groups] off er Bonnie Prunty, director of the Offi ce and provide the beds and expect that Th is was even true for the 2007-08 ac- like their families’ fi nances force them a place to talk about struggles of Residential Life and Judicial Aff airs. they’re not going to be fi lled,” he said. ademic year, in which many students to seek off -campus housing. openly with other people who She said there will most likely “Th at’s not economically prudent.” were forced to take temporary hous- Freshman Hannah Raskin said understand,” she said. be fewer than 200 vacancies open Sgrecci said lower enrollment this ing in the fall. She said this was the she wants to live off campus at some Meilman is promoting a for underclassmen who wish to live semester made it more diffi cult to fi ll result of students spending the spring point, partially because renting an therapy group called Food and off campus. residence halls and to allow some stu- semester abroad, moving off campus apartment would be cheaper for her. Feelings where students go Th e Offi ce of Residential Life has dents to move off campus. and being dismissed from the college. “I know endowment went down to the Counseling Center and expedited the approval process by “In case of lower enrollment, there “I don’t know that it’s a problem, a lot — the college is really suff ering speak about their relationship beginning the process earlier than in might be fewer students allowed to I think it’s a trend,” she said. “Every with the economic crisis — but so are with food. years past to receive feedback from move off campus, because part of our spring we have vacancies.” we, and we’re all looking for ways to Th e last program that will students and by going online. objective to keep the institution fi scal- Prunty said the college is a residen- save money,” she said. take place during Eating Dis- Non-seniors will be given prior- ly sound is to keep the residence halls tial college, and students who stay on Prunty said students may live in orders Awareness Month is an ity for off -campus housing based on fully occupied,” he said. campus will be able to walk to their the college’s Circle Apartments for an information session that will the number of semesters they have Th e number of seniors who were classes, campus events and activities. experience similar to living off cam- provide answers to any ques- completed, a process the Offi ce of willing to live on campus has declined “As an institution, we believe that pus, if they are unable to move. tions raised from the programs Residential Life has been using since in recent years, as 472 seniors moved living in the residence halls is a valu- “Th ere are a lot of options now or independent questions about 2006. If the Offi ce of Residential Life off campus during the 2006-07 year, able part of your student experience, in our housing system for students eating disorders. is unable to allow an entire group of and 509 did it during the 2007-08 aca- and so if we had adequate space to that I think should give them a diver- “You can drop in,” Quirk said. students with a certain number of demic year, while only 392 chose the accommodate everybody, we would sity of choice,” she said. “Th ey should “You can get information. You semesters to move into off -campus option this year. have people live on campus for at least feel that their housing experience is can talk to a counselor about housing, priority will be given to in- Linda Koenig, assistant director three years,” she said. changing as they’re growing in their a friend you might be worried dividual students based on randomly of housing services and communica- Sgrecci said he expects students college experience.” about or a family member.” 4 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, February 5, 2009 Event to educate on climate awareness CLIMATE Schill’s presentation is paired FROM PAGE 1 with a lecture on national energy Throughout the day, the college will host several speakers on THE DAY’S EVENTS climate change. All events are in Emerson Suites B. action plans by Joseph; Marlene “We need to be engaged, oth- Barken, associate professor of le- erwise we’re just prey to whatever gal studies; and Rob McKenna, se- happens to us, whereas if we par- nior consultant for Energy Strat- 9:25 to 10:40 a.m. Noon to 1 p.m. of the Permanent Mission of ticipate then we have more con- egies, the energy consulting firm “Ithaca College’s Plan to Achieve Sustainability Café: “You Can’t Barbados to the United Nations trol,” she said. employed by the college. Barken Carbon Neutrality” Have Sustainability without and Ithaca College delegates to the Susan Swensen, chair of the bi- said the event explores environ- Speakers: Ithaca College Climate Social Justice” 2008 UNFCCC in Poland. Commitment Committee members Speaker: Scott Perez, Indigenous ology department, and Joseph will mental issues on local, national Beth Ellen Clark Joseph, Depart- and Environmental Studies, 4 to 5:15 p.m. discuss the college’s plan to achieve and global scales. ment of Physics, and Susan Sw- Wells College “Global Warming and Social Jus- carbon neutrality during the fi rst “We’ve tried to bring in mul- ensen, Department of Biology. tice: Alternative Scenarios” lecture at 9:25 a.m. in Emerson. tiple perspectives,” she said. “It’s 1:10 to 2:25 p.m. Speaker: Hart Throughout the day, additional designed to appeal to all elements 10:50 a.m. to Noon “Global Business and Climate Change: sessions will explore the econom- of the campus, across disciplines.” “Tompkins County’s Greenhouse Challenges and Opportunities” 7 p.m. ic, social, political and environ- The featured speaker is Selwin Gas Emissions Element of the Speakers: Mark Cordano, Depart- Film Screening: “The Carbon Con- Comprehensive Plan” ment of Management; Joseph nection,” with moderated mental impacts of climate change, Hart, secretary of the Permanent Speaker: Leslie Schill, senior Cheng and Raquib Zaman, De- panel discussion ending with a screening of “The Mission of Barbados to the United planner, Tompkins County partment of Finance and Panelists: Tom Shevory, Depart- Carbon Connection,” a docu- Nations and coordinator of the Planning Department International Business ment of Politics; Bill Kolberg, mentary examining the impact of Alliance of Small Island States. Department of Economics; carbon trading. The Finger Lakes Hart’s lecture will center on so- “National Energy Policy” 2:35 to 3:50 p.m. and Joseph. Environmental Film Festival is cial justice and issues specific to Speakers: Rob McKenna, senior “United Nations Framework sponsoring the screening. island nations. consultant, Energy Strategies con- Convention on Climate Change sulting fi rm; and Marlene Barken, (UNFCCC)” Th e entire event is co-sponsored “To hear him speak about the Department of Marketing and Law Speakers: Selwin Hart, secretary by several campus departments, plight of his country — that his including the Offi ce of the Provost, country could be submerged un- SOURCE: MARIAN BROWN the Sustainability Initiative, the derwater in the next three decades DESIGN BY DANA RIVERA School of Business and the biology — should be very, very powerful,” department, among others. said Astrid Jirka, outreach coor- was being done on an international relation to sustainability. Brown said als or the college itself on ways to Leslie Schill, senior planner for dinator for the Office of Interna- level. I learned the eff ect of nuclear six more cafés are planned through- reduce their carbon footprint. Clips the Tompkins County Planning tional Programs. power on the environment, hydro- out the semester. Each one is an op- from “Planet Earth,” a nature docu- Department, will discuss how the In a diff erent session, Jirka will power on the government and the portunity for students to discuss an mentary, will also play continuously county intends to improve energy discuss the United Nations Frame- eff ect that trash and garbage has.” environmental issue, hear a speaker throughout the afternoon. efficiency and reduce greenhouse work Convention on Climate Indrick said being at a confer- and have free refreshments provided Indrick said he encourages gas emissions at the morning’s Change that she and 19 Ithaca Col- ence with other people who were by Dining Services. students to attend the teach-in second session. lege students from an International interested in promoting sustain- “It’s a low-stress opportunity to learn about environmental is- “We intend to work in partner- Environmental Policy class attend- ability was a rewarding experience. for people to learn about a whole sues, just as he learned about ship with both [the college and ed this December in Poland. Th e While Indrick will not be raff of different topics,” she said. in Poland. Cornell University] moving for- conference established goals for speaking at the session, he said he Interactive events will also be held “In the U.S., there’s not that ward,” she said. “To really engage carbon emission reduction. will be attending events and hop- throughout the day outside of Emer- much talk about it, so it was ex- the entire community, we need to Sophomore Doug Indrick, who ing it will encourage more discus- son Suites to supplement the discus- citing to be in an environment talk to all segments of the com- attended the conference, said he sion on campus. sions inside. Guests can take part in where most people were really in- munity and certainly students are had a great experience. At noon in Emerson, the semes- the “350 Challenge”— which aims to terested,” Indrick said. “The youth a large and important portion of “At that program we were ob- ter’s fi rst “Sustainability Café” will reduce greenhouse gas emissions — was also so excited and involved our local community.” servers,” he said. “We saw what tackle the issue of social justice in by writing suggestions for individu- in everything.” Thursday, February 5, 2009 NEWS The Ithacan 5 Despite recession, several jobs remain stable JOBS the stock market but because of the FROM PAGE 1 types of contracts he has signed. Eframson said, however, the elec- more and more ways … where they trical business is safe from economic didn’t have a place before,” he said. fl uctuation because people will al- “A lot of people think that now since ways need repairs or installation. the bubble burst, this is not being “If somebody needs something used. But nowadays, the promise fi xed and/or if somebody needs to that was created by that is being ful- build a building, they’ve got to have fi lled now.” the electrical work,” he said. — AARON EDWARDS — ELIZABETH SILE LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION

Even in a recession, jobs in law Education is rated as one of the enforcement and criminal justice top professions for securing a job. remain secure because cities and TJ GUNTHER/THE ITHACAN LAUREN DECICCA/THE ITHACAN According to the U.S. Department towns continue to need police of Education, there are nearly 50 to patrol. million students enrolled at 98,905 In recent years, pay, workforce elementary and secondary schools growth and the number of openings nationwide. In New York state, near- in the criminal justice fi eld have in- ly 3 million students attend 4,672 creased, according to Shatkin. It was schools. With such high numbers of reported in Shatkin’s book that there schools and students, teaching posi- are more than 35,000 jobs available tions continue to become available. for police and sheriff patrol offi cers, Patricia Tempesta, assistant paying close to $50,000 a year. For professor and interim chair of the detectives and criminal investiga- Department of Education at the tors, there are close to 15,000 job college, said she attributes the con- opportunities, paying about $60,00 sistency of education careers to the a year. natural increase in population. John Fracchia, associate direc- “Th ere are children that need to tor of Career Services at the college, be educated,” Tempesta said. “We said jobs in the criminal justice fi eld ALLISON USAVAGE/THE ITHACAN EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN continue to have children so there will likely be more recession-proof are always going to be teachers.” than other jobs. Clockwise from top left: Rod Martin, master mechanic does repairs in the college’s facilities building; senior Shatkin said while educators Scott Ochs, chair of Tompkins Jules Ellison waits to be seen at the Hammond Health Center; Patrol Offi cer James Landon patrols campus have still suff ered layoff s and cuts Cortland Community College’s roads; and Sarah Trenholm, professor of speech communication, teaches in Friends Hall yesterday. this year, employment is more sta- criminal justice program, said he ble. He said more jobs will become has been hearing good news on em- may impact hiring, but I’ve been need for public safety presence,” “Health care industries are gen- available in upcoming years. ployment opportunities in the fi eld. hearing good news.” she said. erally [not outsourced] because they “Th e people who were brought in “Th ere are direct correlations Ochs said every agency he has — BECCA BURNS have to put their hands in a body,” he to teach the baby boomer students between crime and criminal behav- talked to has a need for criminal jus- said. “It’s a necessity and the practi- … are now reaching the ends of their ior and economic factors. As unem- tice positions, whether it’s law en- HEALTH CARE tioner has to be there so it’s hard to careers,” he said. “So it has a good out- ployment goes up, crime often goes forcement, courts or corrections. He outsource it anywhere.” look for that reason. You’re going to up, and it’s a safe career to be in,” said TC3 has projected an increase Health care industry jobs have Hayes said students who are fi ll in the place for that group.” he said. in enrollment for its program. been labeled as some of the top looking for a job in the medical Tempesta said the number of He said many federal agencies, Kathy Zoner, deputy chief of jobs of 2009 — the need for medi- field should consider locations college students pursuing education such as the Secret Service and the Cornell University’s police depart- cal attention is even usurping where the patient pool is large, degrees has remained steady. Ap- FBI, have been recruiting recently. ment, said there are many public the recession. such as a community with a high proximately 600 undergraduate and He said the only problem is that service areas that will remain less Karen Edwards, assistant profes- senior citizen population. 100 graduate students are pursuing many local agencies are publicly affected because the reduction sor and associate chair of the Depart- Th ough general practice jobs majors in education at the college. funded, meaning that they may run in their staffing would hurt the ment of Health Promotion and Phys- tend to pay less than a specialized Th ough rates for the diff erent into troubles with their budgets. general population. ical Education at the college, said the fi eld like surgery, Hayes advises stu- schools at the college vary slightly, “It’s not that the needs are not “Ultimately, with more people medical fi eld goes through booms dents not to overlook these fi elds the number of students who are em- there,” he said. “Sometimes there unemployed, more people in dis- and busts and is at a low today. where the need is greater. ployed by secondary or elementary can be a local budget freeze which tress, there does remain a greater “Th e industry goes through — SAM LOWE schools post-graduation is highly fa- times of expansion and contraction vorable, Tempesta said. depending on the number of people MAINTENANCE “In [the School of] Humanities AHEAD OF THE CURVE who need care, the types of care the and Sciences, for students who gradu- The following are the top 15 jobs according to annual salary, projected nation focuses on — prevention For those in the fi elds of main- ate and looked for teaching jobs, they growth between 2006 and 2016, as well as annual job openings. versus treatment, for example — tenance and utilities, job out- have all been employed,” she said. and the fi nancial constraints of the look is remaining steady despite Joseph Wilson, principal of Ithaca EARNINGS GROWTH OPENINGS times,” she said. economic downturn. High School, said he recognizes the COMPUTER Sadie Hayes, coordinator of According to Shatkin, jobs in necessity for cost reduction in schools SYSTEMS ANALYSTS $69,760 29.0% 63,166 Ithaca Free Clinic, said the medical electricity, plumbing, Internet re- despite the apparent availability of NETWORK SYSTEMS fi eld could be impervious to the re- pair, maintenance and installation teaching jobs. He said when looking ADMINISTRATORS $64,600 53.4% 35,086 cession because there is no lack of are safer than other jobs because at its budget, the school often has to people seeking medical attention. they are hands-on and cannot easily make cuts that could include jobs. NETWORK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS $62,130 27.0% 37,010 “Health care in general during be outsourced. Tempesta said education is not times of economic crisis may be Shatkin said generally, any recession-proof and cited California’s REGISTERED NURSES $57,280 23.5% 233,499 a safe profession because people’s job that is hands-on is more safe recent cuts and loss of teachers. health problems don’t go away dur- than others. “In this economy there is no sec- TEACHERS, $57,770 22.9% 237,478 POSTSECONDARY ing times like this — a lot of times “Th e power has to be there when tor that’s totally [free] from down- they exacerbate,” she said. you turn it on,” he said. “Th e Internet sizing and education isn’t an excep- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS $66,200 27.1% 12,072 Th e clinic is run through grants has become a utility for those that tion to that,” Tempesta said. and donations, placing it in a pecu- are maintaining those networks.” In addition to secondary edu- PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS $145,600 14.2% 38,027 liar situation during the recession — Mike Prouty, owner of Drain Brain, cation, higher education is also re- as people’s incomes change, so does a plumbing company that serves maining fairly steady because people DENTAL HYGIENISTS $62,800 30.1% 10,433 the amount of money the clinic gets, Ithaca, said his business has not suf- will continue to enroll, Shatkin said. Hayes said. fered from the economy, mainly be- “With all the technology people PHARMACISTS $94,520 21.7% 16,358 Th e trends of patients have cause plumbing is a necessity. have to use, people need advanced MEDICAL AND HEALTH changed in correlation with the “If your toilet doesn’t work, [you knowledge that they’re not going to SERVICES MANAGERS $73,340 16.4% 31,877 economy. According to Hayes, the are] going to call me,” he said. “You learn in a high school,” he said. number of returning patients con- can do without a lot of other things, Tempesta said the rise and fall PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS $74,980 27.0% 7,147 tinues to rise while the number of but you won’t do without your toilet.” of the national population as well as new patients declined this past fall. Gus Eframson, owner of Bear shortages in subject areas such as sci- VETERINARIANS $71,990 35.0% 5,301 She said in a good month the num- Electric in Ithaca, said in his 42 years ence, special education and foreign DATABASE ber of new patients will rise 9 per- of ownership, business has ebbed languages, aff ect needs for teachers. ADMINISTRATORS $64,670 28.6% 8,258 cent but only 2 to 3 percent during and fl owed as well as any other “Education is essential to the suc- SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY a bad month. business has. cess of any society or any country,” SERVICE MANAGERS $52,070 24.7% 23,788 Shatkin said unlike other fields, He said Bear Electric employs two Tempesta said. “Keeping the educa- health professions are not eas- electricians when in past months he tional system as strong as possible is INSTRUCTIONAL $52,790 22.5% 21,294 COORDINATORS ily outsourced to other countries has employed between fi ve and 16. one of the best ways to do that, par- SOURCE: “150 BEST RECESSION-PROOF JOBS” DESIGN BY ALEXIS MCNUTT or areas. He said this change is not because of ticularly in this lagging economy.” — ELIZABETH GORMISKY 6 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009

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BY JESS GRUNENBERG dor and Spencer fi re departments STAFF WRITER come to Danby to assist. While many students spend Mon- “Everybody is experiencing man- day nights in class, hanging with power shortages, so we have a lot friends or doing homework, senior of mutual aid come in and help us Andrew Dunnick can be found train- on large fi res, and we do the same,” ing at the Danby Fire Station. he said. As an assistant fi re chief, Dunnick He said community members as- spends an average of 10 hours each sume members are paid and don’t re- week volunteering his time at meet- alize members are actually volunteer- ings and calls. Dunnick said he fi rst ing their time to give aid. became interested in fi refi ghting after Dunnick said the hardest part of the World Trade Center attacks and his job is arriving on a scene and real- said he was surprised there were no izing there are not enough resources. other students when he fi rst joined. Not all volunteer positions in “After Sept. 11, I saw volunteers the Danby Fire Department require around the county that I didn’t know as many hours of training. existed before,” he said. Neal Franklin, a programmer ana- From left, William Fox, a new volunteer to the Danby Fire Department, Ithaca College senior Andrew Dunnick and While Dunnick has been commit- lyst for Ithaca College’s Information Third Assistant Chief Roger Grant perform equipment checks on fi re trucks Monday night at the refi house. ted to volunteering at the fi re station and Technical Services and a mem- EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN for fi ve years, the Danby Fire Depart- ber of the department for more than ment is one of many stations nation- 20 years, said other volunteer oppor- imaging cameras, which allow fi re- the location of the incident and the have diff erent schedules,” he said. wide that have seen a shortage in the tunities include emergency medical fi ghters to see the hot spots of a fi re person’s condition, Franklin said. Gaden said he is understanding of number of volunteer fi refi ghters. service personnel, exterior fi refi ghters and locate people. “We have a pretty good idea of students’ hectic schedules and only re- John Gaden, chief of the Danby who handle operations outside of a “We do a lot more than what fi re- what we are going to be facing when quires they attend meetings two Mon- Fire Department, said the station has burning building and fi re police who fi ghters did 40 years ago,” he said. we get there,” he said. days out of the month. 32 members ranging from 18 to 71 manage traffi c on scene. He said the Ralph Bowles, a resident of Danby Th ough volunteers are on call 24/7, At a meeting in December, sopho- years old, though the average member department also looks for volunteers who has been a fi refi ghter for more most fi nd it easy to balance with their more Cameron Mack and junior Ni- is between 30 and 40 years old. to help out at the station. than 50 years, said while requirements daily schedules. cole Malerba were warmly welcomed “We are fi nding it a lot harder to “We can fi nd a place for everybody, and technologies have changed, the “We tell all our student fi refi ghters by members of the Danby department get younger people involved in the fi re not everyone has to enter into a burn- most rewarding part of the job re- that schoolwork comes fi rst so if they as they considered joining. service,” Gaden said. ing building,” Dunnick said. mains saving life and property. need to turn off their pagers because Mack said he became interested Gaden said he believes this is in Th e department’s largest demand Since Danby is a non-paying de- they need to study, then that’s what in volunteering since he shadowed an part because of the 100 hours of train- is for emergency medical technicians, partment, there are no set shifts. In- they need to do,” Dunnick said. EMT squad in high school. ing required by the state to become Franklin said. stead, volunteers carry pagers that go For Dunnick, he said there is no “I didn’t realize how intense it was, a volunteer fi refi ghter. Dunnick said “We are getting fewer fi re calls and off whenever dispatch receives a call. better study break than responding to but I loved it and knew that I wanted the No. 1 thing he hears when asking more medical calls,” he said. “For most people, that means their a call. to come back for more,” Mack said. students to join is that they don’t have Franklin said many people don’t pagers are on their side or nightstand “In the day we have diffi culty with enough time. understand the increasing capa- almost all the time,” Dunnick said. responders because a lot of our volun- For more information on how to Gaden said on more serious calls, bilities of the department thanks to When a volunteer receives a page teers work elsewhere, so it is really im- volunteer, call 272-8114, or visit www. volunteers from Brooktondale, Can- new technologies such as thermal- it contains basic information such as portant that we have IC students that danbyfi redept.com. 8 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 Thursday, February 5, 2009 NEWS The Ithacan 9 Journalist to share experiences

Matt Taibbi has traveled the world, played free reign. ... On the fl ip side, the Web has some professional basketball in Mongolia and started negative aspects too. Th e material isn’t fact- a newspaper in post-communist Russia. He is checked, and there is a lot of stuff that is fl oating currently Rolling Stone’s politics reporter, a post out there that is libelous and incorrect. once held by Hunter S. Th ompson. He has written for Th e Moscow Times, Play- SL: How does it feel to be compared to boy, Th e New York Press and has also written Hunter S. Th ompson? fi ve books including “Spanking the Donkey: On the Campaign Trail with the Democrats,” a MT: In a way it is fl attering, but I think it is campaign diary of the 2004 ridiculous. ... Th e kind of stuff that he did was presidential election. more in the level of a great fi ction writer. I think Taibbi will speak at 7 p.m. that what I do is more along the lines of a pundit Monday in Emerson Suites. or columnist — somebody who basically writes Th e lecture is sponsored by a few observations about politics. ... Th omp- the college’s Park Center for son wrote these enormously complex, three- Independent Media and is dimensional stories. free and open to the public. Staff writer Sam Lowe SL: You don’t have any qualms about speak- spoke with Taibbi about his TAIBBI will visit ing your mind. How do you handle negative visit to the college, the role of the college to give feedback? the independent media and a free lecture on the highlights of his career. the role of media. MT: I get a lot of negative mail, and I make a point of it to read all of them because sometimes Sam Lowe: What will you talk about when they are right. ... Th ey often notice when you are you come to the college? repeating yourself or getting lazy about this or that. ... If you can’t take it, then you should not Matt Taibbi: I am talking about alternative be in this business. It is part of the deal. approaches to this business … [and] how young journalists have questions about how they can SL: Why do you feel journalists should im- get into this business and how to make a name merse themselves in diff erent cultures? for themselves. Th ere are a lot of ways of doing it that you don’t see in school. I have had one MT: I think it is important for any journal- of the weirder careers out there in journalism, ist to have the experience of living in the shoes and I took a very unusual approach to getting to of the person they are writing about. … One of where I am right now. the problems we have with modern journalism is that journalists don’t have the time or the free- SL: What is the role of independent media in dom to immerse themselves in their topic. As a today’s structure? result, they don’t have the correct perspective.

MT: Th e truly independent media is the In- SL: Why did you wear a gorilla costume dur- ternet and the bloggers [who] have a very inter- ing the 2004 election? Th at’s amore esting role in modern media. On the one hand, From left, sophomore Derek Hartman and junior Adam Tim grab samples of pizza from local they are an amazingly positive infl uence be- MT: Th e better question is why not wear a businesses at 7 p.m. Friday in IC Square. The pizza tasting was sponsored by the college’s Ital- cause they are not printed. Th ey don’t have any gorilla costume? It got to a point when aspects ian Cultural Club. For $5, students got a slice from every retailer and chose a favorite. pressure from fi nancial backers or advertisers of covering the election were so ridiculous it CHLOE NELSON/THE ITHACAN that they have to worry about — they are given seemed like the appropriate thing to wear. 10 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 Thursday, February 5, 2009 NEWS The Ithacan 11

SELECTED ENTRIES FROM Public Safety Incident Log JANUARY 15 TO JANUARY 20

JANUARY 15 incident, offi cer found a person with a hand- Faulty light fi xture found and mainte- damaged. Caller discovered incident early in person damaged a vending machine. gun. Weapon confi scated and a warning was nance notifi ed for repair. System reset. the evening of Jan. 18. Pending investiga- Pending investigation. Master Patrol LARCENY issued. Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. Sergeant Terry O’Pray. tion. Sergeant Ronald Hart. Officer Donald Lyke. LOCATION: Towers Dining Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown CRIMINAL MISCHIEF JANUARY 18 CHEMICAL SPILLS V&T VIOLATION/LEAVING SCENE OF ACC. person stole a backpack. Pending investi- LOCATION: CIRCLE APARTMENTS LOCATION: Health Center LOCATION: C-Lot gation. Master Patrol Offi cer Erik Merlin. SUMMARY: Caller reported a person threw OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT SUMMARY: Caller reported a chemical spill. SUMMARY: Caller reported an un- a bottle at a window. Pending investigation. LOCATION: All Other Offi cer assisted with cleanup. Report taken. known vehicle struck a parked vehicle, OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Caller reported a two-car motor Environmental Safety Specialist Mark Ross. caused damage and then left the LOCATION: Unknown Location vehicle accident. Driver will contact Public scene. Incident occurred sometime SUMMARY: Complainant reported a CASE STATUS CHANGE Safety upon return to fi le a report. Master OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT between Dec. 12 and Dec. 20. Pending possibly suicidal person and needed LOCATION: Offi ce of Public Safety Patrol Offi cer Erik Merlin. LOCATION: All Other investigation. Sergeant Bill Kerry. to notify the local police agency. Person SUMMARY: One person judicially re- SUMMARY: Person reported a two-car motor was provided with number for Vermont ferred for possession of fraudulent iden- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF vehicle accident that had occurred Jan. 14. UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA State Police. Pending investigation. tifi cation for incident originally reported LOCATION: Holmes Hall Report taken. Patrol Offi cer Peter Wright. LOCATION: Terraces Sergeant Terry O’Pray. Jan. 12. Sergeant Bill Kerry. SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown SUMMARY: One person judicially referred person damaged an exterior light. Pending MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE for unlawful possession of marijuana. FOUND PROPERTY JANUARY 16 investigation. Sergeant Ronald Hart. LOCATION: O-Lot Sergeant Ronald Hart. LOCATION: Academic Quad SUMMARY: Caller reported two-car motor SUMMARY: Key found and turned over to ACCIDENTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE vehicle accident. Report taken. Patrol Offi cer JANUARY 20 Public Safety. Unknown owner. LOCATION: Public Safety Parking Lot LOCATION: J-Lot Peter Wright. SUMMARY: Offi cer reported damage to a SUMMARY: Offi cer reported a one-car SAFETY HAZARD CRIMINAL MISCHIEF vehicle. Report taken. Master Patrol Offi cer motor vehicle accident. Report taken. OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT LOCATION: Center for Health Sciences LOCATION: East Tower Erik Merlin. Sergeant Terry O’Pray. LOCATION: All Other SUMMARY: Caller reported an odor causing SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown SUMMARY: Person reported a two-car mo- people to feel sick. The odor had dissipated person damaged the card reader on a door. CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL CCV/DANGEROUS WEAPON tor vehicle accident. Report taken. Sergeant and was possibly caused by diesel fumes Pending investigation. Master Patrol Offi cer LOCATION: College Circle Road LOCATION: East Tower Ronald Hart. from equipment left running outside. Envi- Dirk Hightchew. SUMMARY: One person judicially referred SUMMARY: Offi cer reported a person ronmental Safety Specialist Mark Ross. for underage possession of alcohol. Master with a knife. One person judicially re- UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA CASE STATUS CHANGE Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. ferred for possession of a weapon. LOCATION: Terraces FOR THE COMPLETE SAFETY LOG, LOCATION: Offi ce of Public Safety Sergeant Ronald Hart. SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred go to www.theithacan.org/news SUMMARY: Caller reported suicidal person JANUARY 17 for unlawful possession of marijuana and previously reported was located and trans- UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA underage possession of alcohol. Sergeant KEY ported to a hospital. Director Terri Stewart. MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE LOCATION: Rowland Hall Bill Kerry. LOCATION: East Road SUMMARY: Four people judicially referred CMC – Cayuga Medical Center UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA SUMMARY: Offi cer reported a two-car for unlawful possession of marijuana. Pa- UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA CCV – College Code Violation LOCATION: West Tower motor vehicle accident. Report taken. trol Offi cer Peter Wright. LOCATION: Terraces DWI – Driving while intoxicated SUMMARY: Six people judicially referred Sergeant Ronald Hart. SUMMARY: One person judicially referred IFD – Ithaca Fire Department for unlawful possession of marijuana. JANUARY 19 for unlawful possession of marijuana. IPD – Ithaca Police Department Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. FIRE ALARM ACCIDENTAL Sergeant Ronald Hart. MVA – Motor vehicle accident LOCATION: Terraces CRIMINAL TAMPERING RA – Resident assistant UNLAWFUL POSS. OF WEAPON SUMMARY: Fire alarm caused by ac- LOCATION: Terraces CRIMINAL MISCHIEF SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol LOCATION: Circle Lot 1 tivated smoke detector because of a SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown LOCATION: Emerson Hall V&T – Vehicle and Transportation SUMMARY: While investigating a separate light smoke and burning electrical odor. person tampered with items and some were SUMMARY: Offi cer reported an unknown

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EDITORIALS CLASSROOMS ON THE WEB New Internet courses and programs give both the college and graduates an opportunity to help each other

ff ering online classes is necessary to a college education in today’s technological Oworld. Ithaca College, though, has made no moves to become an online learning institution for undergraduate studies. Th e college’s academic com- munity is based in the classroom, dining halls and dorms — not on the computer. However, it could be benefi cial to the college to continue its eff orts to tar- get alumni and graduate students in online courses. It is important to note for alumni readers that this opportunity is not just for enrolled students. In the dipping market, the college is scrounging to fi nd extra funds to make up for investment and tuition loses. Alumni know this can sometimes mean a string of phone calls asking them to tap into their own bank accounts. Th ese late-night calls are no longer going to be an eff ective method. Recent graduates, as well as others, may also be facing hard times. Instead the college should create a more innovative way of raising revenue, and online courses could be one of them. Th e college already off ers graduates the ability to take online classes, but expanding the program could be benefi cial. Th e additional courses could off er a new source of tuition dollars. It would also help promote the college’s graduate programs. For alumni, taking advantage of the college’s online programs is helpful on two levels. Not only will gradu- SNAP JUDGMENT ates be contributing to their alma mater positively by paying for courses, but they will also be improving “POSSIBLY,“POSSIBLY, BBUT I ACTUALLY LIKE TAKING COURSES WHERE I their chances in the job market. Online courses and CANCAN INTEINTERACTR WITH THE PROFESSOR AND BE ABLE TO FIT IN degrees obtained after undergraduate work will give weight to any résumé. Th e college’s programs also al- A RROOMOOM WITHW OTHER STUDENTS.” low for alumni to connect with each other to network REBECCAREBECC PAYNTER ’10 COMMUNICATION and share skills and tips across the country. MANAGEMENTMANA AND DESIGNGN But this cannot happen successfully unless the Digital roll call college makes a conscious eff ort to dedicate more time and money to promote and better online Have you ever “OVER THE SUMMER MAYBE, BUT I LIKE SITTING IN A ROOM taken an online learning opportunities. While off ering undergradu- WITH A TEACHER AND TALKING TO THEM, SO I CANAN TAKE THE ate students extra courses is positive, the college class before? If needs to narrow its focus, instead, on those who not, would you? COURSE SERIOUSLY.”SERIOUSLY.” have already completed their time at Ithaca and IVAN DASHKOVDA ’11 TELEVISION AND are looking for a diff erent kind of learning commu- RADIO, SPORTS MEDIAIA nity. Th e college needs to continue using the new classroom model for graduates and professionals and take learning beyond South Hill. If this service ““PROBABLYPROB NOT, I JUST FEEL LIKE A CLASSROOM SETTING IS is off ered, both the college and alumni can work together to stay afl oat in this turbulent market. MMORE INSTRUCTIONAL AND YOU GET MORE OUT OF IT.” NICK RIGHI ’11 TELEVISION AND RADIO, HEALTHY HABITS VIDEO PRODUCTION Dining services off ers a variety “I TOOK THEM IN HIGH SCHOOL. AP ART HISTORY OONLINENLINE JUSJUSTT of nutritional meals for all students FOR THE EXTRA CREDIT. I ALSO TOOK GEOMETRY AANDND AALGEBRALGEBRA thaca College’s dining services has put the ONLINE TO MAKE THEM UP BECAUSE I’M NOT GOODOD AT MATHMATH,, students’ dietary needs and wishes fi rst in its SO I HAD TO RETAKE THE CLASSES.”ASSES.” recent renovations. Sodexo dining services has I TERRI TROVATO ’12 CULTTUREURE revamped its selection in order to off er more options to vegan and vegetarian students, allowing students AND COMMUNICATIONTION with alternative eating habits to make healthy choices — the kind that will include more than just French fries and grilled cheese on the weekends. Th e ““NO,NO, II’M’M EASILY DISTRACTED BY THE INTERNET, SO IT JUST additions will help promote safe dietary practices WOWOULDN’T WORK WELL FOR ME.” and positive body image. RRYAN KIMBALL ’09 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION In order to build a healthier campus, dining services is encouraged to continue fi nding new ways AND FINANCE to focus on the healthy and not the convenient. Th is will only improve the college and its image to not only current residents who use its services, but also perspective students. Dining services should con- tinue to conduct surveys, hire nutritionists and hold Write a letter to the editor [email protected] educational programs and continue to use innova- 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 tive ways to feed hungry students at the highest level SPEAK YOUR MIND. of nutrition possible.

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GUEST COMMENTARY Obama is positive change for Muslim society

s a critic of the Bush administration’s COMMON policies toward Muslims, I appreciated CENTS APresident Obama’s interview with a Middle Eastern television network Jan. 26. In the interview, Obama extended a hand of friendship CASEY WICHMAN to Muslims, assured them that the U.S. is not their enemy, reaffi rmed his support for a Pales- tinian state and promised to engage both Israelis US ultimatum: and Palestinians in a dialogue. To that end, he sent George Mitchell, who stimulus or else helped negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, to the henever I reveal Middle East as his special that I’m a student of envoy. Earlier, he ordered Weconomics, two things the closing of the prison in happen. First, I hear something Guantanamo Bay. like, “Well, it’s a good time to If many in the U.S. wel- be studying that!” Is it? I’m not comed these developments, sure watching our economy fl ap so did Muslims, both inside ASMA BARLAS around on the ground like a scared and outside the U.S. In fact, fi sh on a linoleum fl oor is one of Muslims abroad seem to be as invested in Obama those great learning moments. Th e — Hussein, as many call him, referring to his Mus- question that usually comes next lim name — as the people who voted for him. Th e is one of my all-time favorites: “So, reason is that Muslims have the most to lose if the Vice President Joe Biden and President Obama look on as Defence Secretary Robert Gates (center) Mr. Economics, how do we fi x U.S. continues to wage wars abroad and attack civil holds a news conference Dec. 1 in Chicago, mapping out Obama’s transition into the White House. it?” If I knew the answer to that, CHARLES DHARAPAK/ASSOCIATED PRESS liberties at home, like the Bush administration did. I think we all would have some Having said that, I must confess that I was have had a long history of living in “intertwined injustice and oppression on a global scale. Th is better job prospects upon gradua- disappointed by Obama’s partisan speech to the worlds,” as some theorists call them. Nor can also allowed them to let themselves off the hook tion. Th e most important thing to American-Israeli Political Action Committee one refer to 1 billion Muslims as the same, from having to examine their own destructive note in these troubled times is that during his campaign and his choice of Rahm which the phrase “the Muslim world” implies. policies. One would hope the new administra- even the brightest economists are Emmanuel, an unreformed hawk on the Israeli- Second, while it is important to distinguish tion will avoid such opportunism. running out of plausible solutions Palestinian issue, as his chief of staff . But, I also between average, ordinary Muslims and those So far, Obama seems to be delivering on his — pleasant thought, eh? know that, like all other politicians, Obama must who are “extremists,” as Obama did, I hope promise of change, but I wonder how far he can With President Obama now also work within certain political constraints. that he will never frame this diff erence as one go given the offi ce he holds. Th e U.S. is the world’s rolling around the Oval Offi ce, Indeed, it is as much these constraints as it is the between militant Islam and moderate Islam, as most powerful hegemon, and the idea that “By the there is a proverbial red button complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian situation the Bush administration did. As I said in a talk simple exercise of our will we can exert a power that reads, “Economic Stimulus — that make it so hard to achieve a just and lasting some years ago, referring to a militant Islam and for good practically unbounded,” as one of Joseph use only if desperate,” fl ashing in peace. Still, I hope that Obama’s policies won’t a moderate Islam suggests that the problem of Conrad’s characters says in “Heart of Darkness,” the corner (if we assume the Oval extract the terrible toll from Palestinians that violence is not even partly of the U.S.’s mak- may be a comforting illusion to those who wield Offi ce has corners, ceteris paribus). U.S. foreign policies have thus far. ing but is the problem of an Islam that is one such devastating power but never to those who are Th e government’s two main tools I wouldn’t presume to give Obama any thing in one breath and its exact opposite in bound to be its victims. in sculpting the economy are mon- advice, but I think he would benefi t from avoid- the next. Such a view served the Bush people etary policy — wielded by the Fed- ing the phrase “the Muslim world.” After all, well. By depicting “militant Islam” as the real ASMA BARLAS is professor and program director eral Reserve — and fi scal policy — Muslims live in the same world as everyone threat to global security, they were able to for the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and voted into eff ect by Congress. Th e else. And, in fact, Jews, Christians and Muslims defl ect critiques of the U.S.’s role in underwriting Ethnicity. E-mail her at [email protected]. federal funds rate, the interest rate at which the Fed lends money to banks, is eff ectively negligent. Th e GUEST COMMENTARY Fed’s muscle has been exhausted. Th is leaves us in the bureaucratic paws of Congress. Students participate in history on Inauguration Day Fiscal policy contains the last orthodox approach for all the t 4:30 a.m., on Jan. 20, children Sasha and Malia. Then king’s men to put our economy 2009, while most of Obama had emerged onto the back together. If you’ve looked at a AAmerica was still in bed, large screen, and the excitement newspaper in the last six months, I woke up to prepare for a long turned to elation. you probably know Congress just day. My Washington apart- After hours of waiting outside, passed a stimulus package of $825 ment was chilly, predicting the with our feet frozen and our noses billion. Roughly 60 percent of that unhappy bone-deep cold outside cold and red, Obama placed his package is devoted to new govern- my window. As I piled on layers hand on Lincoln’s Bible and lifted ment spending, and the rest is of clothes, my roommates were the spirits of every man, woman made up of tax cuts. also up and getting ready to go. and child on the Mall that day. Th e theory behind a stimulus We were all groggy but excited With his words, mass cheers package is to provide a temporary to witness the inauguration of echoed across the crowd; the noise increase in aggregate demand by President Obama. was deafening. As far as I could putting a little extra cash in every- By the time we got to the see, Americans from all around the one’s pocket to increase consumer National Mall in Washington, it country were crying and laughing, spending, which empties out fi rms’ was around 5:45 a.m., and there uplifted by the beauty of the mo- inventories, triggering them to were already thousands of people ment. During his speech Obama’s increase production. Firms then wandering around in the early remarks were echoed by large hire more workers to meet this morning darkness. I could feel the cheers of “Amen!” and “Yes!” from demand who are in turn paid for cold wind through my fi ve layers, the crowd. their labor only to go out and buy Lindsay Pehmoeller waits for the inauguration of President Obama early but the excitement of the crowd On our long walk home after more. More than three-quarters of in the morning on Jan. 20, near the Washington Monument. had already penetrated the cold. COURTESY OF LINDSAY PEHMOELLER the ceremony was over, my friends a trillion dollars should be enough Realizing that we would not make and I talked about our morning to get our economic juices fl owing it close enough to the Capitol to frozen toes and all, the excited the loudspeakers, the ceremony together. We had all enjoyed talking again, don’t you think? see the new president sworn in, atmosphere of being in the midst began. The watchers cheered with people who had traveled from Now, my memory isn’t great, we settled for a spot on the lawn of a history-in-the-making event as their favorite political and across the country and the world but at about this time last year I re- in front of the Washington Monu- was unbelievable. cultural figures took their seats to attend the ceremony. Most of all, member a similar, smaller stimulus ment in front of a JumboTron. Th e At 10 a.m. the JumboTron on the steps of the Capitol. Some though, we realized that day, Jan. package trickling out of Congress. temperature was below freezing, turned on, replaying the inaugural crowd members grumbled about 20, 2009, would be a part of our Considering our current crisis has and while we were used to the concert from the Lincoln Memo- how warm the Congressmen lives forever. We had been present been labeled the “worst recession frigid Ithaca weather, none of us rial that we had attended two days looked, but through it all our during the start of a new, hope- since the Great Depression,” I realized how cold we would be earlier. While remembering our collective excitement was grow- fi lled era and watched as American don’t think that package worked as throughout the morning. favorite performers, my room- ing. The mass of people booed history was made. Even after we planned. Well, try multiplying its For hours we waited. The sun mates and I relived the concert. in unison when President Bush collapsed on our couches at 3 p.m., amount by fi ve, toss in some tax came up but did not warm us; We jumped and danced to Garth entered and cheered loudly for overcome with exhaustion, we cuts, earmark some funding for ed- the crowds grew, but even the Brooks and Stevie Wonder and Obama — immediately giv- couldn’t help smiling. ucation and failing social programs hundreds of thousands of people listened to Beyonce and then, in ing away their political beliefs. and have a popular president sign that filed in around us could awe, to Obama. I enjoyed listening to the large LINDSAY PEHMOELLER is a senior off on it — it’s foolproof, I swear. not help us to stay warm. Yet Suddenly, with the sound of “aww” that was evoked from the anthropology and politics major. throughout the entire experience, a military band blaring through crowd at the sight of Obama’s E-mail her at [email protected]. CASEY WICHMAN is a senior economics major. E-mail him at ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED do not necessarily refl ect those ofThe Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Lindsey Hollenbaugh at 274-3208. [email protected]. 14 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 Thursday,Thursddaayay,y FeFebruaryebbrrruarry 55,, 202200900099 ACCENT The Ithacan 15

BY ALEXANDRA PALOMBO compared it to an American Legion “for STAFF WRITER gay people.” It’s Saturday night. A brightly colored sign stands To Miller, thishis feeling of secursecuri-i- From left, Laura on the side of Danby Road, proclaiming that “Com- ty and acceptanceance was papartrt of his Sacchi and Jorge mon Ground Dance Club” occupies the building hid- mission in foundingnding the club. Alvarenga dance den back in the woods. Inside, a Latin beat thumps “Th e wholele ppurposeurpose behind salsa Saturday through the club and about eight couples stand in a naming it ‘Commonmmon Ground’ was to at Oasis Social circle, beaming. Th eir hips swivel, their arms inter- bring in all diffiff erent types of peoppeoplele Dance Club, for- twine and their feet click against the large dance fl oor. from all diff erentrent walks of life,” Miller merly Common As those who have come for the salsa lessons dis- said. “Gay, straight, [bisexual], old, Ground. perse, students and residents will pour into the newly young, men, women, anything, all difdif-- ELIZABETH SILE/ reopened club to dance late into the night. ferent types off occupations, studentstudentss THE ITHACAN Th e walls that were once an intense red have been as well as townspeoplenspeople — all in one painted a cheerful lime. Th e dance fl oor that was once place to have a fun time.” small and crowded has been expanded. Th ough the Looking too take a break from name on the sign still says “Common Ground Dance the nightclub industry, Miller hadhad Club,” the offi cial name of this local landmark is now plans to shut thehe club down in No-No- Oasis Social Dance Club. vember. Kaminskynsky had been look- A New Year’s Eve bash Dec. 31 marked Common ing to open a dance club in the area, Ground’s offi cial “coming out” as Oasis. New owner and after talkinging to Miller, she dde-e- Pam Kaminsky has taken over this “fun bar” from her cided to buy the Common Ground predecessor, founder Doug Miller, and has shaped the location and reopeneopen it as “Oasis,” be- club into a Caribbean-themed cabana, ready to stake cause the nameme connotates an escescapeape a new claim in Ithaca’s nightlife. from everydayy life, she said. Ithaca resident Rik Daniels, a regular at Common “I would alwaysways come up here to dance Ground for more than two decades, said it was an im- salsa on Tuesdays,”ays,” she said. “And I saw his portant fi xture in the gay community. closing party [onon Dec. 31], and I was like, “Historically, I think gay people needed a place to ‘Oh my God, Doug, you can’t close it!’”it!’” be or to go where they felt safe,” he said. Th ough neithereither Kaminsky nor MillerMiller Miller and his partner Kris Marshall founded classifi es Oasis or Common Ground as a “gay Common Ground in 1978. Miller was looking to open club,” both saidd they hope the clientele of hoho-- a club, and when the two men stumbled upon the mosexual and straight students and residents original State Street location on their way to the laun- remains diversee and open-minded. dromat, he seized the opportunity to create a haven It might be justjust that attitude where everyone could be accepted. After a decade, that draws so many students students they relocated to the Danby Road location. in. Sophomore Rose Cohen Since he fi rst discovered Common Ground in 1986, Westbrooke said she liked going Daniels has made his way past the rainbow-colored sign to Common Ground because and down the gravel road to the club several times a week of its acceptance of everyone, — on Fridays after work and on Sundays for the club’s regardless of sexuality. afternoon barbecues. He called the bar his “Cheers” and “It was a really good place for you to go and just hang out and have it not be a big deal,” she said. “Straight people could come, and it was just a great community hangout.” Bartender Clay Griswold, who usually just gives his fi rst name (“Just one name, like Cher or Madonna”), said he feels a bond with the patrons. Th e middle-aged man with wire-rimmed glasses, a cheeky smile and a small hoop through one ear has worked as a bar- tender at Common Ground for From left, Cornell University students Kyllan Gilmore, Lisa Nesterova and Kester Wilkening take a 25 years and said he loves the break from dancing on the newly-expanded dance fl oor Saturday at Oasis Social Dance Club. ELIZABETH SILE/THE ITHACAN club’s familial atmosphere. “People still consider this their home,” Griswold said. Th ere are some diff erences. Besides the paint job, Stephen Pysnik ’08, who often took salsa lessons dance fl oor expansion and new management, the club at Common Ground during his college years, said he has also reinvigorated its menu. Th e new Caribbean was relieved to hear the club was not shutting down theme has extended to its list of “light bites” appetizers for good. and festive drinks, which includes Latin-infused wings “When I heard that Common Ground was closing, and “Oasis Sunset Rum Punch.” that pretty much broke my heart,” he said. “And then Despite these changes, Daniels said he still feels a little while after I found out that they were going to a sense of stability. He said the characters and per- new management. So at that point I was just really sonalities of the bartenders and owners have kept the happy it was going to stay open and kind of hoped business going, no matter the name or the new paint that they would basically keep the same aesthetic and job — which he called “even gayer now.” Looking back feel and hopefully the same bartender.” on Common Ground’s history — and toward Oasis’s Daniels said he was less worried about losing Com- future — Daniels said the town of Ithaca has become mon Ground as he has known it for so many years. He more accepting, and the club doesn’t necessarily need has been to the club since its change in ownership and to cater to the gay community anymore. From left, Cornell University junior Clara Lee and Michael hasn’t noticed much diff erence between the two. “You could be yourself,” Daniels said. “I think it was Ristorucci dance Saturday at Oasis Social Dance Club. “I’ve found that I go to it and it’s the same bar,” a gay bar [because] it had to be a gay bar. But I think the ELIZABETH SILE/THE ITHACAN he said. fact that it isn’t today is relevant to the times.” ACCENTUATE

16 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009

Hot or Not This week’s hits and misses

Staff Writer Alexandra Palombo recaps the best and worst season premieres of 2009. Hot ‘Lost’ How creators of “Lost” thought of its insane plot is more of a mystery than the island. The show centers on the lives of those stranded on a mysterious island after Oceanic Flight 815 crashes. Last season, six of the castaways made their way back to the mainland, while the rest of the survivors stayed. This season follows the “Oceanic Six” as they put their lives back together, while the others on the island deal with the island’s ability to move through time and space. Does it make sense? No. Is Steeling the day it engaging? Of course. From left, freshmen Lea Cifranick, Ally Oleynik and Alexa McRoberts support the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team wins Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday at the Super Bowl Party in Emerson Suites. IC After Dark puts on a number of free events, like the Super Bowl Party, for students. HANNAH RASKIN/THE ITHACAN Lukewarm ‘24’ Clearly, Jack Bauer doesn’t sleep. The fi rst few episodes of “Day 7” have been hohot busy, with faking the death of a colleague by burying her alive, trying to convince an dates African diplomat to help him and a rogue blast group of CTU agents stop a terrorist and from the past thursday the president’s husband being implicated Dan Smalls Presents in some pretty deep trouble. The problem NBC’s sci-fi hit “Heroes” returned Monday Cowboy Junkies, the guitar- here is the attention to detail. What spy in in fi ne form. But what did these super- focused quartet from Toronto his right mind would kidnap someone in powered stars do before saving the world? will play at 8 p.m. at The State Theatre. Tickets can be a bright yellow van? Clearly, they are not Zachary Quinto, who plays the villainous purchased online for $28. discreet when coercing ambassadors in Sylar, appeared on a 2002 episode of Dis- warehouses to stop a small town in Ohio ney’s “Lizzie McGuire.” Fan favorites Milo from being blown to bits. It just seems out Ventimiglia and Masi Oka both took small friday of character for a spy to be that obvious. parts on “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.” Bob Marley Birthday A four-year-old Hayden Panettiere got her Celebration will include an start on the daytime soap “One Life to I-Town All Star Reggae Jam at Not Live” before becoming the indestructible 9 p.m. at Castaways. ‘Damages’ cheerleader loved by viewers of “Heroes.” Zack and Miri Make a Last season focused on the trial of Arthur Porno, a movie directed by — Matt Biddle Frobisher, a rich dirtbag who swindled Kevin Smith, will play at thousands of his workers out of their pen- 9:30 p.m. at the Uris Hall sion. This season Ellen Parsons works Auditorium at Cornell Uni- her way through the law fi rm and gets versity. Ticket prices are $4 closer to Patty Hewes. The entire show for students and $6.50 for is told in fl ashbacks and flash-forwards. CLICKING THE WAY TO PERSONAL general admission. Unlike other law shows, it focuses on one FAVORITES, WEB SITES AND GAMES case per season — this season focuses wtf saturday on Daniel Purcell and the boring prob- Consider it the “Mapquest” of the The Rozatones, Ithaca’s lems associated with chemical compa- Internet. Anytime a user clicks it, the site own funky combination of nies. Unfortunately, the premiere was brings a variety of cool online links. This soul, rock, hip-hop and jazz, average, and for “Damages,” average just will play at 9 p.m. at Cast- is Stumble Upon, a fun button to add to is not good enough. aways. Admission is $7. any Internet toolbar for easy access to “Well-Behaved Women all of the crazy crap the Internet has to Seldom Make History”: offer. Click it once and it comes up with Innovative Women Art- a Web site of chemistry humor. Click ists on Paper, a women’s again and it comes up with a list of writings exhibition, will go funny Hong Kong subtitles, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the www.stumbleupon.com has anything a Johnson Museum at Cornell user could imagine. University. Admission is free. — Alexandra Palombo sunday Hawaiian Beach Party, fea- turing Radio London and DJ Dave Vieser from a local radio station, will attempt to quoteunquote break the winter cold with a tropical-themed party from 4 Every time I’m not wearing my ring, peopleple to 8 p.m. at Oasis. A “beach food” menu will be available think I’m getting divorced. It just didn’t go from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission with the dress. is free. “Jennifer Lopez to In Touch magazine regarding divorcee rumors. ” Thursday, February 5, 2009 ACCENT The Ithacan 17 Alumnus to star in revival of ‘West Side Story’

BY MELANIE BREAULT join the tour, since students who STAFF WRITER take time off to work professionally A wall in the lobby of Dillingham do not always come back to fi nish. Center bears more than 100 posters “Th ere’s no rule that you have to from Broadway shows Ithaca Col- graduate in four years,” he said he lege alumni have been involved with, told Cavenaugh at the time. “Th is but there is just one poster that fea- degree program is going to be here tures an alumnus front and center. A when you get back, what are you beaming Matt Cavenaugh ’01, bare- going to lose in a year?” chested and donning a cowboy hat Cavenaugh said the staff at the on the poster for “Urban Cowboy,” college gave him personal and pro- greets students and theatergoers fessional advice, especially when it from his spot on the wall. Starting came to understanding the emo- this month, they will have another tional side of his roles. reason to remember his face. “All the staff there are terrifi c at Cavenaugh will star as Tony in fostering young artists, not just actor a bilingual revival of “West Side robots,” he said. “Th at’s really at the Story,” which previews on Broadway heart of what acting is and certainly is Feb. 23. Th e 1957 musical based on what is at the heart of what the faculty Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” [at the college] teaches.” will open on Broadway for the fi rst Cavenaugh, who starred in 40 ep- time since 2002. Th e show features isodes of the daytime soap opera “As duels between the Sharks, a Latin the World Turns” in late 2006 and gang, and their rivals, the Jets. early 2007, is acting in the upcom- Cavenaugh worked with the ing fi lm “New Brooklyn,” a drama show’s director Arthur Laurents in about two roommates struggling to Matt Cavenaugh ’01 will play the role of Tony in the Broadway revival of “West Side Story.” The bilingual version of the 2005 on “Two Lives,” a small show fi nd their identities in Brooklyn. It hit ’50s musical will begin previews Feb. 23 and open to the public March 19 for the fi rst time in seven years. sponsored through the George COURTESY OF MATT CAVENAUGH will be released March 6 during the Street Playhouse in New Bruns- Miami International Film Festival. wick, N.J., Cavenaugh said he is roles in the 2006 Broadway hit “Grey ed in several theatrical productions she remembers his determination Cavenaugh’s professors said they excited to be working with Lau- Gardens.” In the fi rst act, he por- at the college, beginning with “Pa- to perfect the role of Henrik. not only admired his talent, but also rents again, especially for the role trayed a charming young Joseph Pat- jama Game” and “Pirates of Pen- “He learned the fi ngerings and his personality. David Parks, profes- of Tony, a member of the Jets gang. rick Kennedy Jr. and in the second, zance” his freshman year. bowing techniques as though he sor of music performance, said how “It’s one of the most sought- he played Jerry Torre, a down-and- Norman Johnson, associate were truly playing the cello which personable he is and how important after, great roles for a young-name out boy from Brooklyn. In 2008’s professor of theater arts, directed is incredibly diffi cult, and he hit it this trait is to the acting profession. man in musical theater,” Cavenaugh “A Catered Aff air,” based on a Bette Cavenaugh in “Pirates of Penzance.” out of the ballpark,” Corsaro said. “You have to be able to deliver said. “And it’s arguably one of the Davis movie, he played Ralph Hal- He said he was impressed with Cavenaugh then took a year off the goods,” he said. “But one of the best musicals ever written.” loran, a love-struck teacher from the Cavenaugh’s vocal skills during from school in 1997 to play Eugene in things that has served Matt so well Cavenaugh performed on Bronx, who plans his wedding to an his audition. the national tour of “Grease.” Corsaro is that he’s a nice guy and people Broadway for the fi rst time as Bud Irish blue-collar family in the 1950s. “His amazing voice … was the wasn’t sure if he would come back to constantly want to work with him.” in “Urban Cowboy” in 2003, two Cavenaugh said backstage on fi rst thing that started to turn all school and if so, how he would act. Parks also said he’s proud of years after graduating with a BFA in Broadway is not as glamorous as some our heads,” Johnson said. “Literally, “When someone leaves and Cavenaugh’s career so far and said he musicalcal theater. Th ough ough the the show show may think, but once the curtains go I was like, ‘Who is this kid?’ and ‘Is comes back, their head is often in is eager to see what he’ll do next. only ran for seven weeks, Cave- up, it’s a whole new experexperience. he really doing that?’” a diff erent place, but with Matt that “He’s at a point in his career that naugh’sh’s rugged image (the same “Th ere’s not that muchmu space in Mary Corsaro, professor of the- just wasn’t the case,” she said. “I re- 90 percent of musical theater actors one that hangs in the Dillingham the wings, but New York is known for ater arts and coordinator of the spect the fact that he came back to can only hope for,” Parks said. “If he lobby)y) helped bring his name to the the Broadway Th eater,”eater,” hhe said. “So if BFA program for musical theater, fi nish his degree.” was a surfer, he would be right on forefrontront of musical theater. you’re in a hit show, it’s thrilling.”th also worked with Cavenaugh dur- Johnson helped Cavenaugh de- top of the wave, and I hope he’s able Cavenaughavenaugh played two character Th e Arkansas native participat- ing “Pirates of Penzance.” She said cide whether to stay in school or to continue to ride that wave.”

STRESS-FREE STRETCH BUTT & GUT This class uses active movement to improve fl exibility, bal- This toning class targets muscle groups in the legs, thighs ance and core strength. Hawkins said this active stretching and abs using cardio and strength exercises. free class is designed to help people relax and stretch muscles “There are a lot of squats and sit-ups,” Hawkins said. “It’s that tighten while working at a computer. the opposite of cardio kickboxing.” 101 Time: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Fridays Time: 3:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and fi tness Location: Fitness Center aerobics room 12 to 12:45 p.m. Fridays Location: Fitness Center aerobics room GROUP CYCLING One of the most popular fi tness trends, this class offers a TNT! (TIGHT N’ TONED) great cardio workout. Hawkins said it is similar to Spinning This class uses body weight and free weights to tighten and For those who have already their seen New Year’s and gives a complete leg workout. There is a maximum of tone the entire body. resolutionslti come andd go, thFitthe Fitness CCenterth has ffree 11 participants per class. “It’s a combination of everything,” Hawkins said. “The Time: 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays (for beginners), impact is moderate but the cardio level is high.” group exercise classes to help get back on track. Of- 7 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursdays and Time: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Mondays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Wednes- fered fi ve days a week at the Fitness Center and Hill 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Fridays days and 3:15 to 4 p.m. Thursdays Center at Ithaca College, they provide a convenient Location: Fitness Center aerobics room Location: Fitness Center aerobics room way for members of the college community to keep their fi tness goals all semester long. Here, recre- MOVE IT! STABILITY BALL This class incorporates multiple aerobics and dance styles. ational sports program coordinator Sarah Hawkins This low-impact class uses a stability ball to enhance No dance experience is necessary. gives a run down of the free class options. muscle conditioning for the entire body. “Sometimes it’s hip-hop, sometimes it is jazzercise or old- “It’s good for someone who couldn’t keep up with TNT! school aerobics,” Hawkins said. “It’s for people who want to WATER AEROBICS or Cardio Kickboxing,” Hawkins said. “It’s much better for get their bodies going and have fun with dance.” Hawkins said this class is designed for people who are inter- people who might have a bad back or bad knees.” Time: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays ested in getting a total body workout using water resistance. Time: 12 to 12:45 p.m. Mondays Location: Fitness Center aerobics room “The advantage is there is no impact because all the joints Location: Fitness Center aerobics room are protected by water,” she said. Time: 12:20 to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays STABLE CORE This class focuses on training the stabilizing muscles in the Location: Indoor pool in the Hill Center, enter through the BOOT CAMP chest, abdomen and hips. Hawkins said the movements This class is designed to blast calories and work the entire locker rooms build a strong center to prevent injury while exercising. body using free weights and body weight. It is similar to Time: 3 to 3:45 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays TNT! but slightly higher in intensity, Hawkins said. and 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Time: 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Location: Fitness Center aerobics room 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Fridays Location: Fitness Center aerobics room CARDIO KICKBOXING This high-energy class combines aerobic boxing, self- DANCER’S BODY defense techniques and rhythmic choreography. Hawkins This class is based on techniques dancers have used for said it is a good fi t for someone who wants to improve years. But it’s not a dance class at all, Hawkins said. endurance, and tone arms and legs. “It uses cardio movements that help develop the look of a Time: 6:15 to 7 p.m. Mondays and dancer’s body with long, lean muscles,” she said. 4:15 to 5 p.m. Thursdays Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays Location: Fitness Center aerobics room Location: Fitness Center aerobics room — KAYDI POIRIER 18 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 Thursday, February 5, 2009 ACCENT The Ithacan 19 Leaders on the fl oor Captains on the IC Dance Team balance roles of dancer and coach

BY LAURA GALLUP dance team captains, be dance team CONTRIBUTING WRITER coaches and be dancers all at the As nine dancers spin, kick and same time,” Parlamas said. snap their fi ngers to a fast-paced re- Sophomore Natalie Gola said the mix of songs by Lil’ Wayne, Britney team is run much like a varsity sport, Spears and Th e Pussycat Dolls, the in that there are rules and selective two captains watch from the front auditions. Most members have been of the aerobics room in the Ithaca dancing for as long as they’ve been College Fitness Center. Th ey call able to read and have competed on out counts and reminders to the teams from dance studios. Gola said girls, and when the music stops they at auditions, held every September, critique the performance, just like two or three girls typically make the coaches. But as the dancers begin to team for every 30 who try out. She grasp the moves of the jazz routine, said practices follow a rigid format the duo joins them. so the dancers can fi ne-tune the rou- Watching the IC Dance Team tines as quickly as possible. practice on a Saturday afternoon, “Everybody looks up to us to be- one could mistake captains junior ing the best group on campus, and Ashley Angello and senior Christie it’s a really competitive process,” Parlamas as coaches — until they she said. The IC Dance Team poses in costume in September at Butterfi eld Stadium before performing in a football halftime hop into position on the fl oor with IC Dance Team members said show. The team recently competed in a national competition in Orlando, Fla., and placed 18th out of 31 teams. the other dancers. this causes the team to have a slight- COURTESY OF THE IC DANCE TEAM Th e team competed in the 2009 ly diff erent dynamic than other Universal Cheerleading Associa- dance groups on campus. Gola said while rushing to learn the dance relaxed, because members rehearse said. “So this year we kind of wanted tion/Universal Dance Association it is sometimes diffi cult to have An- for football season. Th e week of the for only one performance at the end to make up for it.” College Cheerleading and Dance gello and Parlamas as coaches when national competition is spent doing of each semester. When they arrived Jan. 15 in Or- Team National Championship the team members also see them as everything together, from eating to Usually the IC Dance Team com- lando, Parlamas, Angello and team Jan. 17 in Orlando, Fla., and placed friends. Th ough the captains agreed sleeping to practicing. petes nationally every other year president Kelly Webb had to go to 18th out of the 31 teams in its divi- it is diffi cult to balance their dual- Aside from practicing three times because of the cost, but the dancers the coaches’ meeting to fi gure out sion, without the help of a coach. role situation, sophomore Stephanie a week for the IC Dance Team, many managed to raise roughly $7,000 last who would turn their music on — Th e IC Dance Team was cre- Cicalese said they create an environ- of the members practice a few hours semester through a car wash, T-shirt typically a coach’s duty. Th ough the ated as a club in 1995 by alumnae ment the dancers enjoy. a week for IC Unbound, a campus and candy bar sales and donations team was one of the only teams at Christine Sisto Mertes ’95 and Ali- “All the girls on the team are dance group that allows members from friends and family to fund the the competition without the help of cia Leet ’96, and unlike most dance good friends, but when it comes to perform student-choreographed trip for the second consecutive year. one or more coaches, the members teams, it has never had a coach. Th e time to practice, Christie and Ash- dances of any style, from swing to At fi rst, team members were skeptical reached their goal, which was to captains are responsible for things ley are there to help us all to im- jazz to ballet. Unlike the dance team they could raise the money in time, surpass their 22nd place standing in that a coach would normally take prove individually and as a team,” — which has a short amount of time but those who competed in 2008 the 2008 competition. care of, such as paperwork, chore- Cicalese said. to learn and perfect routines for were motivated by their dissatisfac- “We’re supposed to be as good as ography and scheduling practices Gola said from the fi rst practice football season, the national compe- tion with that year’s performance. those teams,” Gola said. “When we and fundraisers. in the fall, team members are forced tition and basketball season — Gola “We were far less prepared then go to nationals and beat teams that “We’re trying to be students, be to get to know each other quickly said IC Unbound is much more we should have been,” Parlamas do have a coach, it’s impressive.” 20 The Ithacan ACCENT Thursday, February 5, 2009 single ‘Wrestler’ tackles lifestyle of true competitor Tracks we’ve BY BEN TIETZ the now destitute Randy, this is an in- got on repeat SENIOR WRITER credibly enticing prospect, although file If there was ever a movie that a huge wrench gets thrown into the ‘EMERGENCY ROOM’ truly captured the zeitgeist of ’80s works when he has a heart attack after Rihanna featuring Akon nostalgia felt by the current genera- a particularly grueling bout. Like Rihanna’s previous recordings, tion, it has to be Darren Aronofsky’s Th e most charming aspect of this upbeat anthem is rumored to “Th e Wrestler.” Th e drama is a moody Randy is how doggedly he pursues be the fi rst single off her upcoming but crowd-pleasing soap opera that almost every aspect of his life, no album. Rihanna brings a fast party beat with her signature R&B lyrics. features Mickey matter how hard times may get. Rourke in what has FILM Whether it be vanquishing his “foe” ‘PAPER GANGSTA’ to be the role for REVIEW in the ring or (in the fi lm’s best scene) Lady GaGa which he will be “The making the most of his thankless deli A slower follow-up to “Just Dance,” remembered. It is Wrestler” job, viewers can plainly see the kind Lady GaGa showcases her distinc- Fox Search- tive voice in “Paper Gangsta.” a performance that of charisma that made Th e Ram feels so grounded Light Pictures such an icon of the wrestling world. She’ll have you singing along by the Our rating: end of the song. in the daily grind ★★★ And yet, the self-destructive im- of life, so absolutely pulse Randy has in trying too hard ‘DIVA’ right, that the audience can immedi- to please everybody has resulted in Beyonce Beyonce showcases her rapping ately empathize with the once-fallen his lonely isolation in a New Jersey abilities with this track. “Diva” is actor who, a short 20 years ago, used trailer park and alienation from his another anthem for the ladies but to have looks qualifying him to be the college-aged daughter, Stephanie with a little more attitude. next Marlon Brando. (Evan Rachel Wood). COMPILED BY HANNAH MOORE Rourke plays Randy “Th e Ram” Aronofsky’s skilled fl y-on-the-wall Robinson who, decked out with a aesthetic and deft handling of the ac- gigantic, muscular frame, shock- tors overcome some blatant formulaic Accent’s Oldie But Goodie ingly blonde metalhead hair and a weaknesses in Robert Siegel’s script. perpetually downcast glance, bears Marisa Tomei takes the standard ‘ALWAYS BE MY BABY’ a striking resemblance to the Cow- hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold role and Mariah Carey ardly Lion from “Th e Wizard of Oz.” gives it profound gravitas as a strip- Mariah Carey’s smooth vocals on Th e Ram’s appearance is crucial to per who may be Randy’s dream-girl this track are catchy. Whenever the his line of work; professional wres- (and who also shares his longing for song plays, listeners are taken to a “The Ram” (Mickey Rourke) catches his breath in the ring after tackling his tling requires a certain look and the easy-living ’80s). Wood may be a world full of undying love. opponent in an attempt to make the ultimate wrestling comeback. panache. Th ere isn’t much room COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES capable actress, but she’s saddled with —MICHELLE SKOWRONEK for nuanced roles in the ring, where some unfortunate, obvious dialogue only two types exist: “Th e Heel” (the a staple gun to the chest all to add a of himself in order to feed his own when asked to confront Randy about guy you hate) and “Th e Face” (the verisimilitude to what is, basically, at myth as a living, breathing Superman his bad parenting. guy you love). Wrestling resides in a its clear-cut core. Outside the arena, in yellow tights. In his heyday, Th e “Th e Wrestler” is at its best when quickies basic emotional universe, even more the characters that portray these men Ram had his own action fi gure and focused on Rourke’s pained face, full primal than other entertainment. take their jobs as seriously as a neu- a super-cool Nintendo video game. of frustration and great expressive- Th ough everyone knows most pro- rosurgeon would, carefully planning His most triumphant moment was ness. It is hard not to feel for Randy, fessional wrestling is a choreographed every body slam and elbow to the gut. in 1989, when he went up against the because the viewer implicitly knows spectacle, the pain these athletes feel Th ey are often tender souls, who fi nd ruthless Ayatollah (who now owns a how close to the bone this role is for is all too real. Th ere are cringe-induc- it diffi cult to reconcile their titanic car dealership in Arizona) at Madison Rourke. Needless to say, like Randy, ing moments in the movie involving personas with their fi nancial troubles Square Garden. As the 20th anniver- he gives himself totally to his craft. wrestlers, including Th e Ram, who, and debilitating health. Th ey are true sary of this seminal event approaches, of their own volition, cut themselves performers, surrendering their lives a small-time promoter tells Randy “Th e Wrestler” was written by with hidden razor blades, fall bare- and bodies completely to their roles. that he plans on staging a reunion Robert D. Siegel and directed by backed onto barbed wire and take Randy has given maybe too much match between him and his rival. For Darren Aronofsky. COURTESY OF MERGE RECORDS “HOLD TIME” M. Ward Merge Records M. Ward’s voice never strays from Pop-rock band recreates the night perfection on his new album. “Nev- er Had Nobody Like You” is one of the best songs on the album Franz Ferdinand takes party anthems to another level because of its upbeat tempo. BY EVELYNE SANTIAGO certain girl will never “know how you make CONTRIBUTING WRITER the boy feel.” The band maintains an ongo- Th e night begins. Everyone gets pumped ing pattern of the thoughts and sentiments up as they leave, and soon enough the adven- of the boy in this relationship. The repeti- ture begins. Th e night is young and there are tion of lyrics throughout the album works plenty of parties to hop, songs to dance to and well with the album title and theme by mak- people to see. It is crazy and chaotic — the ing it a story about finding someone to share defi nition of a good time. Just like all nights, the night with. however, it has an end. Franz Ferdinand’s lat- Guys and girls will fi nd themselves fi ghting est album, “Tonight: Franz the urge to dance along to the strong bumping COURTESY OF RCA VICTOR COURTESY OF BLUE NOTE RECORDS Ferdinand,” sets the tone ALBUM beats as they develop from track to track. “No for one epic night that is REVIEW You Girls” serves as a pop-punk song to let a girl “WHISPER HOUSE” too good to be true. Franz Ferdinand know about her lack of understanding. Th e band Duncan Sheik Sixth time is a charm Th e album lives up to “Tonight: Franz returns to its punk-pop roots and incorporates a RCA Victor Ferdinand” This album title is refl ective of its its title by truly running small mix of Afro-pop beats by including strong content. The songs are hauntingly BY HANNAH AGATSTON as a chronicle of a night Sony tribal drums in the track “Can’t Stop Feeling,” as Our rating: whispered, like one of the best STAFF WRITER out with friends. Th e well as a smidge of a techno twist. tracks “Better to be Dead.” Even ★★★★ though the sound can be creepy, it “Ray Guns are Not Just the Future,” released opening track “Ulysses” So when it’s time to start getting dressed is nice to hear a different harmony. in late January, is the sixth album recorded by the begins subtly, with almost whispers by lead and cram into the back of a cab, “Tonight: indie duo, Greg Kurstin and Inara George — Th e singer, Alex Kapranos, and a hard drumbeat. Franz Ferdinand” will set the mood in just the Bird and the Bee. Soon enough, just like any night kicks off , the perfect way. It inevitably gets listeners danc- Th e new album will not dis- ALBUM guitar and bass strum, and the whisper be- ing and even manages to place that perfect appoint past fans of the jazz- REVIEW comes an electrifying chant. Listeners start fi nishing track to the end of a perfect night. infl uenced electro-pop pair. The Bird and moving to the beat. The 14 tracks are immacu- the Bee While the strong drum and bass are pres- lately styled, with quirky ana- “Ray Guns are ent in all of the album’s 12 tracks, the band log keyboard sounds giving Not Just the has done something new with the album’s them a distinct sound that not Future” lyrics. In order to reinforce the vibe of one many can pull off. Blue Note specific night of finding the perfect com- Records COURTESY OF OCTONE Th e album kicks off with a panion, Franz Ferdinand includes feelings Our rating: “CALL AND RESPONSE” sure-to-be personal favorite, ★★★ about a girl who is the object of someone’s Maroon 5 “My Love.” With the repetitive affection on each track. The lyrics, “Yes, I Octone upbeat hand clapping in the background of the love you / I mean it I’d love to get to know This album features Maroon 5’s greatest hits – with a little song, the track “Lifespan of a Fly” seems lethar- you,” can be found in both “No You Girls” twist. The best remixes are “She gic. Everything in between gives off a carefree vibe near the beginning of the album as well as in Will Be Loved (Pharrell Williams with hypnotizing tracks embodied by the band’s the closing song “Katherine Kiss Me.” They remix)” and “Wake Up Call (David smooth techno beats. remind listeners that there is a love interest Banner remix).” Overall, this Los Angeles pair continues to suc- that they are yearning to get to know. In an- COMPILED BY HALEY DAVIS ceed in its quest to put together a sound complemen- other series of lyrics found in several songs tary to both its vocal and instrumental talents. on the album, the band sings about how this COURTESY OF SONY Thursday, February 5, 2009 ACCENT The Ithacan 21 TICKET Gunpoets deliver epic hip-hop performance  STUB  Local rappers articulate hope and freedom through lyrical composition VALID FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY CINEMAPOLIS BY SYDNEY NORMIL The Commons 277–6115 CONTRIBUTING WRITER Powerful and poetic, the Gun- DOUBT poets, a local, live hip-hop band, led 7:15 p.m. and listeners back to genuine, positive Weekends 2:15 p.m. and motivating hip-hop on Friday Wednesday matinee 5 p.m. at Th e Haunt. Th eir combination of spoken word and varying beats LET THE RIGHT ONE IN left viewers revitalized, refreshed 9:35 p.m. and and eager for an encore. Infl uenced Weekends 4:35 p.m. by Nas, Th e Roots, Talib Kweli and various other artists, the Gunpoets’ SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE ★★★★ sound, lyrics and image are notice- 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and ably unique. Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. Th e celebration of hip-hop be- Wednesday matinee 5 p.m. gan shortly after 10 p.m. with a performance by lo- FALL CREEK cal rapper Money LIVE PICTURES Mars. Assisted by REVIEW 1201 N. Tioga St. 272–1256 DJ Illmatic, who has Gunpoets worked with Diplo- The Haunt MILK ★★★★ mat Juelz Santana, 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and they successfully engaged and pre- Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. pared the audience for an unforget- table performance. DEFIANCE Rapper Ave Mack followed with 9:35 p.m. and a set of his fast-paced songs the au- Weekends 4:35 p.m. dience loved. Figures moved freely From left, Daniel Lisbe (“Rising Sun”) and guitarist Eliot Rich perform together Friday night at The Haunt. The Gunpoets through the smoke and fading dim are a six-man band that combines rap with spoken word in the ultimate hip-hop collaboration onstage. THE READER lights before the stage. After the Ave DAVID KORMAN/THE ITHACAN 7:15 p.m. and Mack performance, Gunpoets front Weekends 2:15 p.m. man Daniel Lisbe, known as “Rising Smith assembled on stage. Th e fi rst Th e next few songs boosted the detoured by the world you see / No- Sun,” eagerly ran on stage conducting voice heard was that of Colin Smith, audience’s energy. “Check U Vitals,” body told me that this would be easy / HAPPY-GO-LUCKY and leading the audience in a familiar “I need a revival / lie to me and tell me an upbeat song with a funky rhythm, I’ve come too far from where I started 7 and 9:35 p.m. and tune “Happy Birthday” directed at the it will be okay.” Lisbe joined in, the two automatically commanded everyone’s from.” Th e message was so power- Weekends 2 and 4:35 p.m. opening artist. voices addressing the soul at once. Th e cooperation through movement. ful that even though the beat slowed Sophistafunk was next to take the atmosphere of the crowd accentuated “Bare Knuckle Assault” was a down, the crowd kept dancing. REGAL STADIUM 14 stage. His style is similar to that of hip- the song. Most of the audience piled freestyle done by local friends and “Dream on Dreamer” and “Baby- Pyramid Mall 266-7960 hop artist Common. Th e rapping was around stage, jumping along to the emcees of the Gunpoets. Money lon Burn” concluded the night. Th e fast and the sound was smooth. His words of the Gunpoets. “Boom Bap Mars came back on stage for “In- Gunpoets told the crowd their expe- FROST/NIXON lyrics were diffi cult to understand at Classic” was performed next as bodies credible” and “Champagne Wishes.” rience performing was enlightening 5 p.m., 7:50 p.m., 10:40 p.m. fi rst, but his fl ow enabled listeners to continued to sway with the rhythm, Ave Mack and Jayhigh joined the and revitalizing. Th e band strung pul- make out what he was saying, harmo- heads simultaneously bobbed up and Gunpoets for “Blood Sex Drugs sating beats with personal lyrics to put GRAN TORINO ★★★½ nizing between verses to keep the au- down, and the Gunpoets took all who Politics and Religion.” Th e Gunpoets’ on an incredible show justifying hip- 1 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:20 p.m., dience’s attention. would follow on a peaceful journey collaboration led up to the crowd fa- hop’s importance for today’s youth. 9:10 p.m. Shortly after midnight the Gunpo- into another realm of hip-hop. Lyrics vorite “Fly Away.” ets began their performance. Pianist lined with truth about life, love and Remarkable, with a blues, soothing Th e Gunpoets will return to HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU Colin Smith, drummer Zaun Marsh- deception spoke to the hearts and rhythm and a guiding voice, listeners Ithaca for performances at the Chap- 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:50 p.m., burn, DJ Apia Awa, guitarist Eliot Rich, minds of many of the students and lo- were encouraged to hold on despite ter House on March 7 and Castaways 9:50 p.m. lead singer Lisbe and bassist Mike cal fans who attended. life’s adversity, “Child you must not be on April 18. NEW IN TOWN 2:40 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Predictable love story dulls romance 10:20 p.m. PUSH 1:10 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7 p.m., BY WHITNEY FABER a fi lm that would otherwise be underwhelming 10:10 p.m. STAFF WRITER and conventional. She manages to maintain a co- Th e story of a Miami resident forced to move medic appeal with a strange “okey-doke” accent REVOLUTIONARY ROAD ★★★ to an unfamiliar small town in Minnesota has all and unrelenting naivety, while working for Lucy. 12:40 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., the ingredients for a cliché, boring romantic com- Her performance, as well as that of J.K. Simmons, 9:20 p.m. edy. With quirky yet lovable characters and a dash who plays the plant’s foreman, Stu Kopenhafer, of small-town charm, “New in Town” is a predict- shifts the focus from the predictable relationship TAKEN ably sweet and funny movie. between Lucy and Ted to the quirky yet lovable 2:10 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m., Th e fi lm begins as successful executive Lucy Hill characters of the town. 10:30 p.m. (Renée Zellweger) moves to New Ulm, Minn., to Th ough the true entertainment value pre- oversee the redesign and downsizing of a manufac- dominantly comes from the performances of the THE CURIOUS CASE OF turing plant in the small town. With heels instead of minor characters, Connick does a wonderful job BENJAMIN BUTTON snow boots and demands instead of courtesy, Lucy bringing the sweetness to the fi lm always neces- 8 p.m. clashes with the locals from sary in a romantic comedy. Adorably protective the start — especially with the FILM of his daughter and rustically handsome, Ted is a THE UNINVITED union representative in the lovable presence in the town and on the screen. 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 8:30 p.m., area Ted Mitchell (Harry Con- REVIEW He wins the favor of the audience, as the welcom- 11:10 p.m. “New in Town” nick Jr.). Immediately setting Lionsgate ing and strong widower just trying to raise his up the classic-girl-meets-boy Our rating: daughter successfully. THE WRESTLER ★★★ story, Lucy and Ted fi ght con- ★★½ Bitter and angry at fi rst then growing to friend- 12:20 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:40 p.m., stantly until the two suddenly ship and mutual respect, the relationship between Lucy Hill (Renée Zellweger) scrapes ice off her car 9:30 p.m. fi nd common ground and become friends. Th e rest Lucy and Ted is just as one would expect in a after moving to a small town in Minnesota. of the movie follows Lucy as she struggles with the movie intended to appeal to a female audience. COURTESY OF LIONSGATE CORNELL CINEMA bitter cold and snowstorms of a Minnesota winter Th eir chemistry is believable, but it is not stun- 104 Willard Straight Hall 255-3522 on top of icy treatment from the New Ulm natives. ning or incredible. If nothing else, their on-screen ing, the weather is all too familiar, especially for With overzealous determination and a per- chemistry only further ensures that the real enter- people living in Ithaca, and the story is hopeful. For more information, visit manently condescending tone, Lucy is the kind tainment, the town, remains at the foreground of When most of the other movies at theaters pro- http://cinema.cornell.edu. of character the audience cannot help but hate. the audience’s attention. vide disasters or terrifying revelations in darkened While Zellweger may be the big star of the mov- Developing throughout the fi lm, the come- times, “New in Town” can be a comfort: a movie ie, her performance in this was no more than dic value drops off toward the end as the plot following the classic rules of romantic comedies adequate. Th e true appeal in this movie comes begins to fall into the overly predictable recipe and executing them well. It is a light alternative OUR RATINGS from the minor comedic characters. of a romantic comedy. for someone looking for a simple fi lm with a good Siobhan Fallon plays Lucy’s assistant, Blanche While “New in Town” may not have the stun- heart behind it. Excellent ★★★★ Gunderson, a gracious and welcoming member of ning cinematography or wonderfully inspirational Good ★★★ the town and famous for her secret tapioca pud- and thought-provoking script, it is still a delight- “New in Town” was written by Ken Rance and C. Fair ★★ ding recipe. Blanche’s character breathes life into ful and comedic fi lm. Th e characters are endear- Jay Cox, and directed by Jonas Elmer. Poor ★ 22 The Ithacan CLASSIFIED Thursday, February 5, 2009

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BY THOMAS ESCHEN STAFF WRITER It’s fall 2006 and Megan Rumschik is grinning from ear to ear. A sophomore guard on the women’s basketball team, it is her fi rst practice after sitting out for two months with a back injury. Her satisfaction shows as she goes through the drills with more purpose than ever. Forward Tracy Bradley, also a sopho- more at the time, focuses on her job in the off ense. She cuts and moves to the appro- priate spots and gets ready to set a pick to spring open one of her teammates. Her target is none other than Rumschik, who hustles to stay glued to her opponent. Like two trains on Watch a video with a collision course, the Rumschik and Bradley at theithacan.org/ two athletes crash, go/09sticking. and the smaller Rum- schik falls to the hardwood. Th e gym falls silent, as if the walls, along with everyone else, are thinking, did that just happen? Be- fore there is an answer, Rumschik bounces to her feet, takes a look at Bradley and pre- From left, seniors Megan Rumschik and Tracy Bradley pares to restart the play. lead the women’s basketball team. Rumschik and “Th is girl lays me out,” Rumschik said, Bradley are the only two seniors on the team. pointing at Bradley. “I went fl ying.” MICHELLE MONTGOMERY/THE ITHACAN Th e story of one of their fi rst practices together, which Rumschik and Bradley re- member so fondly, also marks the beginning Bradley said. “Rummy and I have basically ing with each other in this capacity means a mate’s face for not working hard or not do- of their friendship. lived together for three years and never great deal to their friendship, as well. ing a drill correctly, Bradley is the person who “She just bounces everywhere,” Bradley have had a problem.” “Th e bond we have is very sisterly,” Rum- encourages, and vice versa. said. “Megan and I beat up on each other all Th e two learned to leave everything on schik said. “I know that a lot of times siblings Th e pair is also responsible for helping the time. We don’t take it personally at all.” the court creating a rivalry in their fi rst day play together on the court and it’s a natural each other. After not being sure about play- Since their freshman year, that tough- of practice. Th ey said their blue-collar style instinct that they know where each other is ing time in their fi rst three years, each ath- love relationship triggered a friendship and of play was the only approach to take. going to be, and I feel that same mind-set lete needed someone to fall back on. respect that goes beyond basketball. “We are kind of the defi nition of the with Tracy.” As freshmen, the two went on their “Even though we aren’t even at idea that hard work gets you somewhere,” When players know where their team- fi rst team trip to Florida, which helped to the same position, we would go at it,” Rumschik said. mate is going to be at all times, it is trouble cement their friendship. Th ey now speak Rumschik said. Head Coach Dan Raymond is the big- for the opposing defense. fondly of how Rumschik had a little bit of Laughing, Bradley agreed. gest advocate of this, constantly reaffi rming “Megan always looks inside to the post, trouble away from home. “Someone would always end up knock- that the two seniors are the hardest workers and I try to always kick it out or hit her “Rummy got homesick a few times,” ing the other person down,” she said. in practice and in games. He has rewarded cutting in the middle,” Bradley said. “It’s a Bradley said, laughing once again. “I had to Now the only two seniors on the wom- them with more playing time every year. result of having each other’s back since we be there to comfort her.” en’s basketball team, the Bradley-and-Rum- Now, with both athletes starting every were younger.” The constant support made it easier schik friendship has survived the odds. game together for the fi rst time, their sat- While they use each other to elevate for each to adjust to college life and their “Everybody says not to live with your isfaction shows. While they said they are their game on the court, both are pursuing role on the team. Though the long season friends because you’ll end up hating them,” meeting their personal and team goals, play- their own individual goals in their senior can become strenuous at times, being so season. Rumschik is trying to play as much close made it easier for them to recover as possible despite nagging back and ankle more quickly. injuries. Bradley has the reputation of going With the season coming to a close, a to the extreme to be in shape. diff erent type of sadness will be shared “She is nuts,” Rumschik said about Brad- between the two. Th anks to their bond ley’s workout routine. Bradley consistently though, they will have some good times to stays after practice to run extra sprints or reminisce about. do push-ups. “I’m going to look back on my memo- While many teammates agree with ries in college, and over half will be with Rumschik, the two seniors give the rest of basketball, with Tracy in every one,” the team a standard that everyone, regard- Rumschik said. less of skill level, should live up to. Th e team One memory that they share comes is benefi ting as well, now the class of the from the end of their sophomore year. Th e Empire 8 with a record of 8-2. team had a talent show and juniors Kath- Th ough both say they are not stud ath- erine Bixby and Jeanine Burke, freshmen at letes, Raymond said he knew from the start the time, played the parts of Rumschik and that their constant hard work would be Bradley, respectively. valuable to that team concept. It went something like this: “Oh my “We looked at them as people that we God, Rummy!” Burke said. “Oh my God could rely on to set the tone,” he said. “I had Tracy,” Bixby said. “I haven’t seen you in like no idea that they would be where they are 13 minutes! I missed you so much!” now though.” Though a bit overexaggerated, the skit After going through four years of college proved to be “hilarious” and pretty true basketball, they now rely on each other to lead to form. the team and set the mood of every practice “It made me realize that we really are and game. By playing diff erent positions, each out there with each other,” Rumschik said. From left, senior Tracy Bradley and senior Megan Rumschik throw food to each other can help out their teammates in their facet of “It showed what people thought of us and Monday in their kitchen. The two have lived together since their sophomore year. the game. When Rumschik gets in a team- EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN that the bond we have is ridiculous.” 26 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, February 5, 2009 Bombers earn wins in close conference games BY CORY FRANCER In the final minutes of the game, the SPORTS EDITOR Blue and Gold had to rely on free throws. Another night and another 20-plus They made 15 of 16 foul shots to extend point victory. Judging by the box score, the their lead and by the final buzzer were win- men’s basketball team’s 106–84 victory over ning 86–73. Elmira College on Friday in Ben Light Gym- Senior guard Brendan Rogers said free nasium was just another notch in the belt of throw shooting has been essential to the the No. 9 ranked Bombers. Bombers’ success this year, and with the Blowout games have been the stan- team’s 78 percent free throw average, they dard throughout this season, but this can rely on themselves at the line. game was actually much closer than the “At the end of games, we’re really con- scoreboard suggested. fident with the guys we have on the floor Down by 10 points at halftime, the Soar- shooting free throws,” Rogers said. “We’d ing Eagles managed to cut Ithaca’s lead like to get the ball in Burton’s hands but it’s to just one point on two occasions in the not always possible. We’re confident with second half. the other people stepping up to the line and Sophomore guard Chris Cruz said knocking down the big shots.” Ithaca’s defensive play dictated the game. Rogers said when the team finds itself in When the team was playing well with- close games, it relies on the experience of out the ball, they its veterans to take over and lead the team would pull ahead, STAT CHECK in the game’s final minutes. but when the de- The Bombers lead “Most of us are veterans and we’ve been fense lapsed, Elmira the Empire 8 in free through it,” he said. “We know how to re- fought back into throw percentage, spond, so the younger guys look to us and the game. averaging 78 percent see how we’re doing. We’re pretty confident “We let them from the line. when we’re on the floor.” score too many Rogers showed that veteran leadership points,” Cruz said. “We let them get into the himself Tuesday at St. John Fisher College. paint way too easily, but in the second half The senior forward led the team with his what separated us was defense.” 22 points as the Bombers beat the Cardi- Though the Blue and Gold actually gave nals 75–66 to extend their winning streak up more points in the second half than they to six games. did in the first, the timing of necessary stops With the team deep into its conference and steals kept Elmira at bay while Ithaca’s schedule, Empire 8 opponents will play shooters closed out the game. Ithaca twice in the season. The South Hill squad had 11 steals in The familiarity helps opponents figure the game — its third highest steal total of out the Bombers’ style of play and makes View photos from the the season. games closer. Rogers said if a team suf- game at theithacan. The transition points for the Bombers org/go/09bball1. fers a big loss, it will come out even harder helped separate the teams when the score against Ithaca. got close. Senior guard Sean Burton said From left, Elmira College junior guard Noah Zazulia defends senior guard Brendan Rogers as he “After we beat a team by 20 or 30, they’re the strong defensive play kept the Blue and goes for a layup Saturday in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers beat Elmira 106–84. not going to be happy about that and be a Gold in the lead for the whole game. MICHELLE MONTGOMERY/THE ITHACAN little embarrassed,” he said. “They’re go- “We set the tone right off the bat by play- ing to be extra motivated playing us, so we ing defense and getting a few stops,” he said. some clutch jump shots, led the team Though the South Hill squad won that have to match their motivation. Sometimes “That led to transition points to give us the to its 16th win of the season, they trav- game by double digits too, this one was also it doesn’t happen right from the get-go, but lead and we kept it from there.” eled to Utica, N.Y., to take on the Utica close down the stretch. With three minutes we seem to turn it on and finish out games After the Bomber defense, along with College Pioneers. remaining, Ithaca led by only five points. pretty well.” Squad splits weekend Bombers struggle against Utica after defeating Elmira on Friday

BY THOMAS ESCHEN their mentality of working hard.” STAFF WRITER With this upcoming stretch in After going undefeated in the mind though, Raymond said he Empire 8 for eight straight games, knew the physical and mental toll on the women’s basketball team had the athletes during these two games fi gured out the essence of winning. would be tough. He said the Bomb- Opponents ers would need to have solid bench have struggled NEXT UP play in both games. to both score Ithaca faces “Th e bench will have to come in points and stop Hartwick Col- and contribute for us to be success- the Bombers lege at 6 p.m. ful,” he said. in those eight tomorrow in The Bombers went into the games. A differ- Ben Light Elmira game with strength and ent kind of op- Gymnasium. determination in mind. From View photos from the ponent though, The Bombers the start though, the game game at theithacan. lead the Empire org/go/09bball2. would prove to 8 at 8–2. proved to be another tough be instrumental conference battle. in ending the streak: two games in After being down almost the From left, Elmira College senior forward Mary Symonds and freshman guard Amanda Lawlor defend junior guard back-to-back days. entire game, the Bombers rallied Katherine Bixby on Saturday in Ben Light Gymnasium. The South Hill squad won 66–63 in overtime. After defeating Stevens Insti- in the fi nal 10 minutes and tied the LAUREN DECICCA/THE ITHACAN tute of Technology by a score of game with a layup by sophomore 49–47 on Jan. 25, the Bombers forward Elissa Klie with 11 seconds Because the game was so close, trailed for the majority of the neer turnovers, but as the minutes had just a few days to get ready to go. Th ough the team was happy the bench did not log as many min- game. Only junior Lindsay Brown ticked off the clock, the fatigue for a game at 6 p.m. that Friday to be going into overtime, the idea utes as Raymond had hoped. Th e managed to get into double fi gures set in. against Elmira College at home, of having an extra period did not starters did play well though, each with 11 points. As the athletes’ bodies became and a game at 2 p.m. the next day bode well for the next day. Th at did making signifi cant contributions With starters in foul trouble worn and sore, the Blue and Gold’s at Utica College. not stop the team from playing hard late in the game. and a bit weary from the night be- energy was finally depleted. Af- Following the Stevens vic- though, as Ithaca fi nished off Elmira Bradley and Klie recorded dou- fore, the bench came out strong ter two days of constant play, the tory, Head Coach Dan Raymond in the overtime period with a score ble doubles, and the only question and put in some solid minutes. Bombers were doomed to their said he was happy with the team’s of 66–63. was if they could do it again less Junior forward Jeanine Burke first conference loss by the score ability and knowledge on how to Senior forward Tracy Bradley than 24 hours later. grabbed seven rebounds and of 56–45. finish games. said the team’s determination kept With the bench well rested scored six points in 26 minutes, “I think it was harder because “We have a really good grasp of it in the game. from the day before, the Bombers while sophomore Jordan Confes- we weren’t used to playing back-to- who we are and what we have to “Even after we didn’t play well, went to Utica College determined sore scored nine points. back games like that,” Klie said. “It do to win games,” he said. “A lot of Coach still told us that we won be- for another win. Th e team battled throughout came down to being able to stay in that comes from our seniors with cause we had heart,” Bradley said. Once again though, Ithaca the whole game, causing 20 Pio- the game physically and mentally.” Thursday, February 5, 2009 SPORTS The Ithacan 27 Assistants keep team on track Women’s indoor track team gains success with help from fi ve specialized coaches

BY CASEY MUSARRA and Scheffl er was specifi cally brought in by ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Potter and the men’s indoor track team’s Head For fi ve young people in the Ithaca area, Coach Jim Nichols because of his success as there’s just one place to be after hours — track a vaulter. practice at Cornell University. Th e fact that the coaches are so young During the day, the group of assistant seems to help the athletes connect with them. coaches for the women’s indoor track team “I don’t really consider myself young, ranges from teachers to students to hospital I’m 28,” Scheffler said. “I guess I’m young employees, and everything in between, but considerably. I know a lot of things they’re they all spend their evenings coaching. going through.” “A lot of our success has to do with their The throwers consider McDonnell part coaching,” Head Coach Jennifer Potter said. of their family and feel she has really im- Each coach specializes in a particular pacted their success as a group. event or events and coaches the athletes that “She offers a lot of encouragement,” fresh- focus on that particular skill: Joe Goodspeed man Katie Middleton said last week. “She is the high jump coach, Jen McDonnell is the likes to have fun so we like going to practice throwing coach, Andrew Weishaar is the dis- and meets.” tance coach, Matt Scheffl er is the pole vault In the fall, Coxen was the graduate assis- coach and Megan Coxen is a graduate assis- tant for the women’s cross country team and tant who focuses on hurdles. said she enjoys spending time with both the Scheffl er said he’s fueled to coach by seeing distance runners and the sprinters. athletes learn the sport of pole-vaulting as well as “Th ey bring a lot of experience, all of seeing them succeed. them,” Potter said. “Th e background of every- Sophomore Kristen DeStefano said she one is really great, as far as their experience came to the college with a personal record as athletes and coaches.” From left, freshman Anna Lawrence gets her wrist taped by one of fi ve assistant coaches, of 9.6 feet in the pole vault and improved Goodspeed was a five-time national Throwing Coach Jen McDonnell, during practice Jan. 16 in Barton Hall at Cornell University. to 11 feet by the end of the season with qualifier in his career at SUNY-Geneseo. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN Scheffler’s help. McDonnell won a state title in the discus “He just knows how to explain things well, in 2005 at Hartwick College. Scheffler set Senior jumper Alison Siderko said Good- a Bomber. and he has all the information to show [the the indoor and outdoor records in the pole speed’s relaxed coaching style has been ef- Leugers transferred from Providence athletes] how to learn the diff erent parts of the vault at SUNY-Brockport. Weishaar was an fective and may help send some jumpers to College where her practices were run vault,” DeStefano said. eight-time state medalist during his time the NCAA Championships. differently than they are with the Blue Th e young assistant coaches all graduated with the Bombers. Coxen ran hurdles at “Joe’s coaching style is very hands-on,” and Gold. from college in the last 10 years but came to Glenville State College. Siderko said. “He always demonstrates “Andrew [Weishaar] has definitely been Ithaca at diff erent times for diff erent reasons. Though the coaches’ experience in and loves hopping around with us. He isn’t open to integrating both programs,” Leugers Goodspeed’s fi ancee is getting a doctor- their individual events has given them the afraid to break a sweat.” said. “The communication is open and he’s ate at Cornell University, McDonnell came knowledge to teach others the sport, Potter Meanwhile, Weishaar worked with sopho- just open to helping me out.” to Ithaca to go to massage school, Coxen is said the way their personalities mesh with more transfer student Kate Leugers for only a Potter said the team really appreciates the attending graduate school at the college to the team and the dedication they have to week before she won the mile run with a time staff and how it has come together. work on a master’s degree in sports psychol- their athletes have pushed the team to the of 5:11.92 on Jan. 24 at the Upstate Challenge “Th ey make it work. We’re very fortunate ogy, Weishaar is an alumnus of the college next level. at Cornell, which was her fi rst meet ever as to have them,” Potter said. 28 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 Thursday, February 5, 2009 SPORTS The Ithacan 29 Wrestlers see success despite lack of home meets

BY DAVE URAM that is being slighted of home ex- STAFF WRITER posure. According to Head Coach The mats are placed on the Marty Nichols, who is in charge of floor. The stands are pulled out making his team’s schedule every for the spectators. The raspy year, every wrestling team in the sound system is revved up. Some- country regardless of division has times, the lights are even dimmed the same situation. for effect. “It’s just the nature of the But despite the electric atmo- sport where you usually have sphere of Ithaca’s home wrestling eight teams, and you wrestle four meets, the No. 7 ranked team of- away and four home every year,” ten goes overlooked because of a Nichols said. limited home schedule. While it is unfortunate that this Junior co-captain, 125-pound is the way the scheduling goes, Jon Gregory, who is red-shirting there is consolation in the fact this year because of three herniat- that the Bombers get to face the ed disks in his neck, said he thinks top teams in all divisions. Gregory more home events would spread said though the team is traveling a higher awareness of the team constantly, the diverse competi- throughout the campus. tion from all around the country “People forget that the past has benefits for his squad. four years in a row we’ve cracked “It’s a gift and a curse as far as the top 10 in the country at some not having a lot of home meets,” point so … the most frustrating Gregory said. thing is not getting as much sup- Despite constantly being on port as we feel we deserve just the road, the Bombers take pride from the campus community,” in representing South Hill no mat- Gregory said. ter where they have traveled to in So far this season, the only the country. wrestling action Ben Light Gym- So far the team has traveled nasium has seen was the annual as far the Brute/Zac Jarzynka Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 9 and Sunshine Wrestling Classic in 10, a dual meet against Roches- Oviedo, Fla. ter Institute of Technology on Because the Blue and Gold are Dec. 11, a dual meet against ranked as the No. 7 team in the SUNY-Oneonta yesterday and the country, the team has to keep the final home event, another dual right mind-set, Goetz said. meet against Wilkes University, Regardless of whether they’re which will take place Saturday. From left, sophomore Blaine Woszczak takes down SUNY-Oneonta freshman Eric Simmons yesterday in Ben Light wrestling on the familiar Ithaca blue Junior heavyweight Joe Goetz Gymnasium. The No. 7 ranked Bombers beat the Red Dragons 32–6 to improve their overall record to 12–1. mats, they need to maintain their said he would prefer more home EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN strong reputation. matches, but they are used to the “We’re mentally tough to the constant traveling, and it does not erywhere,” Goetz said. “We wres- wego. It’s always nice [to have] a too much to us.” point where it’s just like all we re- have a major effect on them. tled well at Lycoming [College]. home meet and [to] not have to However, the South Hill squad ally need is the mat, and we’ll do “We’ve been wrestling well ev- We wrestled well at States in Os- travel, but it really doesn’t matter is not the only team in the country our thing,” Goetz said.

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TOMORROW Women’s basketball vs. Hartwick College Men’s basketball vs. Hartwick College

SATURDAY Men’s indoor track @ Tufts Invitational @ Tufts University Women’s indoor track @ Tufts Invitational @ Tufts University Wrestling vs. Wilkes University Men’s and women’s swimming and diving @ Union College Gymnastics @ Temple University with Ursinus College, West Chester University and Wilson College

SUNDAY Women’s basketball vs. Alfred University Men’s basketball vs. Alfred University

TUESDAY Women’s basketball vs. Stevens Institute of Technology Men’s basketball vs. Stevens Institute of Technology

WEDNESDAY Wrestling @ SUNY-Cortland 30 The Ithacan Thursday, February 5, 2009 THE BUZZER

Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Ithacan 31 ON ONE Staff Writer Danielle Paccione spoke with sopho- more Kyle Devins about the Bombers claiming a second straight Empire 8 title.

Danielle Paccione: Is it a good day to be a Bomber? Kyle Devins: It’s always a good day to be a Bomber, but after winning Empire 8s by one point, it’s a great day. DP: What are you looking forward to [this season]? KD: I’m looking forward to seeing our team improve throughout the sea-- son. Hopefully we cann send some more guysuys to nationals. DP: What will bee your biggest challenge? KD: Our biggest challengeallenge as a team will be trying to ggetet evereveryoneyone healthy. We have quitee a few injuredinjured athletes who need timee to hheal.eal. PiddleP paddle FreshmanF Mitchell Cohen plays pingpong Monday night in the Recreation Center in the Campus Center. The Rec- DP: What’s thehe best rreation Center also offers billiards, foosball and board games from 12:10 to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. and worst part ooff the DAVID KORMAN/THE ITHACAN indoor season? KD: Th e best parto fof t hthee in indoordoor season is getting to knownow the new teamteam members. Th e worst ppartart is our current the foul line lack of an indoor track,k, so we neeneedd to pprac-rac- tice over at Cornell [University]niversity] evereveryy night. Weird news from the wide world of sports While football fans around the country were watching DP: What was your biggest surprise so far? Kurt Warner hook up with Larry Fitzgerald for six, Super Bowl fans in Tucson, Ariz., were seeing a different kind of KD: Th e biggest surprise of the season has been hook up. Comcast, the cable company in Tucson, acci- how well we have molded as a team. All our athletes, they dentally played a 30 second clip of hard-core pornography new and veteran, are willing to work and do whatever it takes to help the team. Th at’s something you don’t during Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast. The clip from see everywhere. We’ve got a great group of guys. an adult cable channel, Club Jenna, included full male nudity. According to www.TMZ.com, the interruption only saidit occurred in standard-defi nition, so high-defi nition viewers missed out. Comcast is investigating to fi gure out how the interruption happened. Comcast spokeswoman Kelle I engaged Maslyn said the company is working on compensat- by the ing its viewers. in behavior numbers — Casey Musarra which was regrettable and 2 demonstrated The number of seniors on the women’s basket- bad judgment. ball team this season. See story on page 25. Olympic gold medal- 4 ist Michael Phelps The number of home after a British tabloid meets the wrestling team newspaper published has this season. a photograph of the See story on page 26. swimmer allegedly smoking marijuana from a bong at a party in November at the Universityversity of Southouth play of the week Carolina.olina.

Cory Petermann FIELD ATHLETE OF THE MEET Senior Petermann picked up his second straight Field Ath- Men’s indoor track lete of the Meet award on Sunday as the Bombers won the Empire 8 title at Rochester Institute of Tech- Petermann placed in four fi eld events nology. For the first time in his career, he was named to lead the Bombers to a second Empire 8 Athlete of the Week after his performance consecutive Empire 8 title Saturday at at the meet. He won the high jump title at 1.87 me- Rochester Institute of Technology. ters and also had three other top-10 finishes. Peter- mann claimed third place in the shot put, fourth place in the long jump and sixth place in the pole vault. PHOTO FINISH 32 The Ithacan CAPTURING THE BOMBERS AT THEIR BEST Thursday, February 5, 2009

From left, SUNY-Oneonta freshman TJ Brownell tries to fi ght off senior Scott Edwards yesterday in Ben Light Gymnasium. Edwards won the bout and the Bombers defeated the Red Dragons. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN