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Volume 72, Number 1 Ithaca, N.Y. Thursday, August 26, 2004 Council mayexpand noise laws

BY NICOLE GEARING News Editor

City of Ithaca police may soon have au­ thority to issue noise violations and make ar­ rests at parties without complaints from con­ cerned neighbors. The governance committee of the Ithaca Common Council passed two amendments to Chapter 240 of the code Monday. The amendments to sections 6 and 7, which per­ tain to sound-amplifying events and parties, would give police the authority to initiate noise complaints. Party organizers who are "recklessly cre­ ating a risk of disturbing someone" through excessive noise are subject to maximum penalties of $500, up to 15 days in jail or 100 hours of community service. The fines were increased in April in an effort to curb loud parties in residential areas surrounding Ithaca College and Cornell University. Alderman Michael Taylor of the fourth MEGHAN MAZELLA/THE ITHACAN ward, a student at Cornell University, cast SENIOR DANIEL INRAUB replaces a broken router in the basement of Garden 28 Tuesday afternoon. nIs one of five routers that provides service there. Campus ResNet was contracted to Apogee this year In an effort to better serve the college community. the sole opposing vote. "It's not like the police are out there with decibel readers," said Taylor, whose con­ stituents include JUaDY Cornell University students in East Hill and Collegetown. "The peop\e who should be making those judg­ Res et ments are the neighbors." Police officer Greg Firman said noise is one of the biggest quality of life issues on South Hill, but neighbors feared possible ret­ Students begin to test recently converted network ribution if they filed a formal complaint. "They'd wake up and their car windows would be broken," he said. BY KATIE MOORE move-in so we've been up day and night trying to resolve the is­ To prosecute noise ordinance violations Staff Writer sue, but we still do have some intermittent problems." in court, complainants have to reveal their Brady said users may experience inconsistent Internet speed identity to police dispatchers. Anonymous Sophomore Nick Fusco arrived on campus Aug. 15. Sev­ while faulty hardware is being replaced. · calls can't be investigated as thoroughly as en phone calls, one maintenance visit and less than a week lat­ The challenge of fixing the problem is doing so without fur­ formal complaints, Firman said. er, Fusco had upgraded from the basic Apogee service to the ther inconveniencing users, he said. But if the amendments take effect, police Gold. "In order to really fix the network, we have to take it down could approach houses without neighbors' "When I first got the basic it worked fine, but then it became and with thousands of college students we don't want to do that complaints. progressively slower as more people started coming back to cam­ on a whim," Brady said. The Ithaca Common Council will vote on pus," he said. Ithaca College decided to outsource its student ResNet to complaint changes and another amendment Once Fusco called to upgrade, his Internet service disappeared Apogee Telecom in the spring, giving students the option of concerning noise permits Wednesday in completely for four days. three different Internet service levels: basic at 64Kbps, Common Council Chambers. The council "Inevitably, the first couple weeks have been a little rocky," said bronze at 1 Mbps and gold at 3 Mbps. Basic is free, bronze meets on the third floor of the Ithaca City Hall Charles Brady, chief executive officer at Apogee. "We've had some at 108 E. Green Street. City legislation is avail­ problems with faulty hardware that became evident right before See STUDENTS, Page 4 able at www.cityofithaca.org. Airport to cut Pittsburgh flights BY STACEY COBURN ternational Airport. The airport will The task force is seeking to- provide Accent Editor provide three additional flights to dependable, convenient transporta­ Philadelphia and is releasing a full tion for people in Tbmpkins County. Without a car on campus, senior schedule in early September. To do this, it seeks to improve the mar­ Janet Wong flies home to Los Ange­ Tompkins Regional is part of the ketability and compatibility of the air­ les from the Tompkins Regional Air­ _hub-and-spoke system used by US port so that it can remain in service. port because she can easily ask a friend Airways for smaller airports in "Ithaca is not on a major state high­ to drive her there or take a cab. She which US Airways Express planes fly way or a rail line, and we stopped trav­ typically stops at airports in Pittsburgh passengers to larger airports with eling by boat a long time ago," Hall or Philadelphia, and said that although flights to other destinations. US Air­ said. ''This is our physical connection the airport seven miles from Ithaca ways, which has experienced financial to the rest of the world." College often has technical difficulties, difficulties since the September 11, The group is trying to attract oth­ it is the most convenient option. 2001, terrorist attacks and is return­ er airlines and provide features to But US Airways, the only service ing from filing bankruptcy in 2002, is make the airport more convenient, provider from the airport, announced discontinuing service to and from such as free parking. this month that it will discontinue its Pittsburgh in 19 other small cities. Hall said he sees the local econ­ four daily nonstop flights from Pitts­ Many students and faculty opt to omy as the best reason to preserve the burgh on Nov. 7, a few weeks before fly from larger airports with more ser­ airport. While driving out to other air­ Thanksgiving Day. vice providers and options like the ports may lead to lower airfares, trav­ REBECCA GARDNER/THE ITHACAN Students, faculty and other com­ Syracuse Hancock International elers should have a local option that TRACEY AND ANNA DELISLE hand their tickets for their return munity members who want to fly out Airport, which is 57 miles away. This does not require hours of driving on trip to Dallas via Pittsburgh to US Airways Employee Jody of the local airport will h·ave to trav­ is a trend Mike Hall, co-chair of the winter roads and extensive planning. Achilles at the Tompkins Regional Airport. Flights from Ithaca el through LaGuardia Airport in local Air Service -Task Force, hopes See US AIRWAYS, Page 4 ' to Pittsburgh will be discontinued on Nov. 7. New York City or Philadelphia In- to curb. www .ithdCd .edu/ithaGm 2 THE ITHACAN NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 Nation & World Russian passenger jets crash Two passenger jets that took off from a NEW VEGETABLES IN AFGHANISTAN Moscow airport crashed within minutes of each other in different parts of southern Russia late Tuesday night with a total of about 90 people on boar~ authorities said No sUIVivors w~re reported. Both planes left Moscow's Domodedovo Air­ port at about 10:30 p.m. heading to separate south­ ern cities and then disappeared from radar almost simultaneously at about 11 p.m., authorities said. NF..WS BRIF..FS AND lJOCAl. F.VENTS Rescue squads reached the scene of one crash in the Tula region · about 100 miles south of Moscow early Wednesday morning and hours lat­ . er found a fire that may be from the wreckage High oil prices, a stagnant la- of the second plane north of Rostov-on-Don. bor market and the lack of a more Officials made no immediate statements about forceful response from the Bush the possible causes of the twin crashes but the campaign--~ave sparked worry timing raised suspicions of a terrorist attack. Wit­ among White House allies that the nesses in Tula reported seeing an explosion on administration's economic team one of the planes before it plunged out of the has been too content cheerleading sky, the lnterfax news agency reported, citing in defense of past policies instead local authorities. of setting more detailed plans for President Vladimir Putin, who is vaca­ a second term. tioning in the Black Sea resort of Soehl, where While the economic recovery the other plane was heading, was q~ickly in­ hummed along, there were few formed of the developments and ordered the complaints · about the low-key Federal Security Service, the domestic suc­ styles of Treasury Secretary John _cessor to the KGB, to investigate t4e incident, Snow, Commerce Secretary Donald the Kremlin said. Security was quickly tight­ Evans, National Economic Council ened at Russian airports. director Stephen Friedman and Council of Economic Advisers Al-Sadr's standoff is still strong Chairman N. Gregory Mankiw, es­ The U.S.-backed Iraqi interim government pecially after the internal bickering sent its national guard troops into the streets out­ that marred.the tenure of Bush's first side one of Islam's most sacred sites for the first economic team. time Tuesday and threatened to kill or imprison PAMELA CONSTABLE/WASHINGTON POST But recent news, from slowing the cleric whose militant followers are holding SEEMA GUL, RIGHT, is picking vegetables normally unfamiliar to residents used to economic growth to wilting job cre­ the shrine. diets of bread, potatoes and tea. They now grow ca~bage, squash and other vegetables. ation., has changed the 18!ldscape. Patrolling with U.S. military advisers, the With the Republican convention a Iraqi troops conducted house-to-house· search­ of U.S. embassies in East Africa and the Sept. group Ham.as after he was detained by police J week away, allies and opponents are es here and helped secure a cordon around the 11, 2001, terrorist attaaks. in Maryland, where officers said th~y saw his clamoring for specifics. gold-domed Imam Ali Mosque, which forces As the first military. tribunals since the end wife videotaping the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. "You either define yourself on loyal to Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr of World War.II got underway, the Pentagon­ In searching the home and vehicle of Ismael these big issues or the Democrats will have held since the standoff began nearly three appointed defense la'Yyer for Salim Atimed Selim Elbarasse, authorities said they found define you," said Richard Armey, the weeks ago. Hamdan artacked the process as unfair and as­ bank records belonging to Mousa Mo­ former House Republican leader On Tuesday afternoon, Defense .Mini~ter sailed the presiding officer, calling him. un­ hammed Abu Marzook, deputy chief of who co-chairs the new conservative Hazem Shaalan declared that al-Sadr had to sur­ qualified to ~erve. In a rare move, the attorney, Hamas's political wing . . advocacy group Fre~Works. render the shrine or face an assault by Iraqi forces. Lt. Cmd.r. Charles Swift, asked Army Col. Pe­ A federal indictment unsealed Frid?Y in "John Kerry will do just fine with "If he continues to resist, then there will be ter E. Brownback III to step down from the case. Chicago charges Marzook in an alleged con­ what he thinks your secret plan is if no options for him other than death or prison," Swift also questioned whether several spiracy that authorities said raised millions of you don't tell us what it is." Shaalan said, speaking at a military base out­ other members of what the Pentagon calls dollars for Ham.as, which the U.S. government "This is a team that's much more side Najaf. 1 "military commissions" could serve as inde­ considers a terrorist group for carrying out bomb­ subtle, much more behind the pendent jurors, ~d requested that they be dis­ ings, kidnappings and other attacks in Israel. scenes, working together rather than Accu~ed terrorist's trial begins qualified as well. Authorities said Elbarasse, 57, who was three lone rangers" like the first The United States military formally opened named an unindicted co-conspirator by the grand Bush team, said Diane Swonk, the its first trial of an accused al-Qaida collabora­ Possible Hamas member in Va. jury in Chicago, was an assistant to Marzook. chief economist at Bank One tor Tuesday, alleging that the one-time person­ Federal agents on Saturday seized hundreds Corp. "Up until even just a month al chauffeur for Osama bin Laden helped him of items from the home of an Annandale, Va., Source: Los Angeles Times and The Washing­ ago, it was OK to be behind the ferry weapons and flee after the 1998 bombings man allegedly tied to the radical Palestinian ton Post news service. scenes, but we have a different eco­ nomic atmosphere now." Responding to such pleas, the Coll-ege & City Bush campaign recently began ad­ vertising the "ownership agenda," Business dean candidate Cou~.ty Visitors Center, through Stewart Park. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 109 West Upland Rd. The with the president intoning, "One of to speak today in Smiddy Hall It will assess trail route alternatives, the impact sale will include framed artwork, antiques, fur­ the most important parts of a reform of trail development on adjacent natural areas, niture, sports gear, electronics and much more. agenda is to encourage people to own An open meeting '\Vith the fourth candidate preliminary design issues for a new bridge over The sale will help fund the 24-hour Crisisline, something: own their own home, for the dean position at the School of Business, Fall Creek and more. - suicide prevention program and after-trauma ser­ own their own business, own their Susan Engeijcemeyer, will be...held on today _ The anticipated project cost will be vices. For more information call 539-7907. own health care plan or own a piece from 3:30 p.m. to 4:-15 p.m. in Smiddy 419. $50,000 and the Chamber of Commerce plans 'lf their retirement." She was most recently an associate professor fo raise the rest of the money to match the grant. Ithaca College Republicans But the advertisement did little of management and director of the one year appear in TIME magazine to quell the concern. Voters, in fact, MBA program at Babson College. She also is Three colleges and community received few details. Those were the director of the American Association for to converge on The Commons The current issue of TIME Magazine features left to a fact sheet e-mailed to re­ Higher Education's summer academies. the Ithaca College Republicans in its article 'The porters: tax-free medical s~vings The search was to have been completed last On Saturday, from 1 p.m: to 4 p.m., The Right's New Wing" by John Cloud. The article accounts, assistance with down year but was extended after Hadi Salavitabar, dean Commons will hold an event to bring the three details the rise of the conservative counterculture payments for low-income home at the School of Business at the State Universi­ area colleges together with local businesses and in young America. buyers, the extension of previous ty of New York College at New Paltz, and James the Ithaca community. Cloud's article highlights controversial tax cuts and the diversion of Scheiner, dean of tlie Cisler College ofBusiness "Colleges on The Commons," will allow stu­ speakers that ICR sponsored on. the Ithaca cam­ some Social Security taxes to at Northern Michigan University, ·pu1.1.ed out of dents and community members to find out about pus, including Reginald Jones and Bay personal accounts that could be in­ the search after the presidents of their institutions up and coming events at Ithaca College, Cor­ Buchanan as well as the group's recent intellec­ vested in stocks or bonds. matched or exceeded Ithaca College's offers. nell University and Tompkins County Com­ tual diversity initiatives. Anney said Bush spoke more Engelkemeyer will meet with selected fac­ munity College. Some scheduled events in­ The magazine is available in stores, and on­ clearly and forcefully on some of ulty, staff, and students during the day Thurs­ clude a "Ram.en Rush Relay-," as well as a piz­ line at http://www.time.com. these issues in the 2000 campaign day and Friday. za eating contest and chess tournament. than he is doing now. All members of the campus community are Also on hand will be the John Lennon Ed­ Campus Center installs LCD invited to attend and participate in the question ucational Tour Bus, a mobile recording and for group event postings Source: "Los Angeles Times and The and answer session with Engelkemeyer. multimedia studio. The bus will offer visitors Washington Post news service. a hands-on experience with the latest audio The Campus Center announced a new LCD City of Ithaca to receive and video technology, gear and products. display board located at the information desk. $25,000 c~eck for Cayuga Trail A free shuttle will be available from Cor­ The display can be used by all on-campus or­ nell and Ithaca College between 12:30 p.m. ganizations using terms defined in the Ithaca Col­ Kimberly Powers, president of the The City of Ithaca received a check from and 8:30 p.m. to help connect .students with lege Solicitation and Advertising Policy. Residence Hall Association, was New York Secretary of State Randy Danielson the community. Campus clubs and organiztions can post incorrectly identified as Jennifer Tuesday. The $25,000 check from the Envi­ events by submitting a form that can be ob­ Powers in the Aug. 20 issue. ronmental Protection Fund will help fund a fea­ Suicide Prevention Service tained at the Campus Center Web site sibility study for phase three of the Cayuga Wa- to host weekend auctipn http: //www. ithaca.edulcampuscenFer. It is The lthacan's policy to cor­ terfront Trail. · rect all errors of fact. Please con­ This study will help evaluate the trail be­ Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service is hav­ To submit an upcoming event, fax ·tnformation tact Assistant News Editor Chris tween the Farmers Market and the Tompkins ing a benefit sale Satuday and Sunday froJ?- 8:30 to 274-1.565 or e-mail [email protected]. White at 274-3207. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 NEWS THE ITHACAN 3 New Faces Online media expert to lead Park School

BY ANNE K. WALTERS fessor and the chairwoman of the journalism Editor in Chief and mass communication department at St. Michael's College in Vermont, Lynch said, A few unpacked boxes still sit on the floor she spent most of her time connecting with of Dianne Lynch's largely empty office. Only students. She began meeting with students a eclectic clock made of microchips, a mag­ from the moment she got out of her car in nifying glass and scrap metal sits on a shelf. the morning and even len~ her office to stu­ The clock appeared in a film by her son, a New dents wlfen she wasn't there. York University film student. Larg~ pho­ "She was one of the most respected, even tographs of her 6-year-old daughter sit behind loved, professors at St. Michael's," said her desk. David Mindich, who followed Lynch as And while the new dean of the Roy H. Park chairman of the journalism department. School of Communi- "From the time she would walk from her cations is taking time car in the morning to to settle into her office, the time she would she is also working to V{tk,Jou watch students leaye late at night, strike a balance be­ ·•;=:::,::i~: •:•:·.;:, she'd have students tween administrative evolve into different people surrounding her, duties 'and time with ttllking to her,· walking students. than they were when they her from her car in the Lynch said she loves morning or to her car teaching and , being came intq the door. in the evening and the around students be­ conversation would what I love about it. I: cause it connects her to last all day long." i young energy and allows Mindich, who her to see how students -DIANNE LYNCH worked with Lynch Dean, Roy H. Park School of . change and grow. Communications for eight years, de­ "You are constantly ------scribed her as full of exposed to this new energy. REBECCA GARDNER/THE ITHACAN kil1d of energy, I describe "I hear she has a DIANNE LYNCH, new dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, wants to it as an awakening [to] what I think are some twin sister, and sometimes I suspected that prepare future communicators for a changing media market. of the most important ideas, and obligations maybe both of them were on campus," he and ethics that we ever confront as human be­ said. "Because how can yO"U spenp all day she, or perhaps they, managed to accom­ who are not usually comfortable meeting ings," she said "You watch students evolve into long listening to students? How can you plish it." . with a dean sho~ld know she's approach­ different people than they were when they came spend all day long teaching and produce the But Lynch's sights weren't always set on able, she said. into the door. That's what I love about it." kind of scholarship and leadership she did? journalism and academia. Lynch will leave time to enjoy the rur­ At her previous job as ~n associate pro- It seems to me impossible. But somehow When she began her. undergraduate edu­ al areas near her house in Trumansburg and cation at the University of Wisconsin, she said to spend time with her husband and four she didn.'t know what she wanted to do with children. But she is also looking ahead to her life. She did know what she didn't want what communicators need to be in the next to do - math. So Lynch asked her adviser for five years, so that students can be prepared a list of majors that didn't require math. Be­ for their future., cause she was a writer, journalism appealed The Park School is in a good position, to her. but she said she wants to heJp move it to She later landed an internship at the Wis­ the next level. But any changes will come consin State Journal and knew within a few slowly, and will be completely student fo­ hours that she had found the career for her. cused, she said. ,.' "I still think it's tl}.e most wonderful job you When Lynch's -appointment was an­ I t can have," she said. nounced earlier this year, Peter Bardaglio,. Lynch continued to work at the paper provost and vice president of academic affairs, while in school and· after graduation, later said she had much to offer the college. moving on to work for USA Today. "She's the kind of person that if she gets When one of her former journalism pro­ invited to come in and do a guest classroom, fessors asked her to teach editing, Lynch was she'll be there," Bardaglio said. "She's very thrown into the world of education, some­ student oriented. She understands the world of thing that gave her more time to spend with faculty." REBECCA GARDNER/THE ITHACAN her four children. Lynch is filling the former position .of LYNCH AND BETH HULBERT, lead facilities attendant at the Office of the Physical As dean, Lynch sai,d she hopes to remain Thomas W. Bohn, who r~tired in 2003 af­ Plant, lead a first-year reading initiative group Tuesday. connected to students by m~eting to discuss ter a 23-y.ear tenure as dean. Bohn is now issues with average .students. Students special assistant to the provost. Local activists to. attend Republican .convention.

BY ANDREAS SCHN.EIDER These problems are leaving some pro­ should ttiings get out of control. Staff Writer testors a bit anxious. The likelihood of potentially violent "I've gone to a lot of rallies before, but I confrontations has increased with tensions al­ The Republican National Convention think this one is going to be totally different ready high among New York's police officers. kicks off Monday at Madison Square Garden than anything I've experienced in my life," Despite these risks, Elizabeth Cree, in Manhattan with the theme "Building a Safer said senior Rachael Holland. a member of IC Tompkins County Election Commissioner, is World and a More Hopeful America." As New Change. "Everything is going to be very in­ traveling to New York City as Tompkins York prepares for the .convention, th~ safety tense, and I'm a little nervous because I don't County's lone delegate. Cree, who is also of those in attendance has also become a ma­ know what to expect." vice-chair of the county Republican Party, jor point of concern. In order to better prepare herself for the said she is very excited and trusts tliat the au­ The Republican National Committee ex­ weekend, Holland joined 14 other local res- thorities ~ill keep everything under control. pects an estimated 50,000 convention-goers; . idents and students from the college and-Cor­ "[Safety] could be a real concern but [the and according to recent New York City me­ nell University at the Unitarian Church of Republican Party] has assured us the secu­ clia reports, protests throughout the week will Ithaca on Tuesday for the second of two non­ rity will be very tight, so I'm not too wor­ draw thousands n;i.ore, including Ithaca resi­ violent direct action training sessions'led by ried," Cree said. "The protest ors will have dents from both sides of the political spectrum. local activist Audrey Stewart. their spot and we'll have ours." United for Peace and Justice is -predicting "We want to help people have a sense of Ithaca College Republicans Chair Randy a crowd of more than 250,000 at their "No to what they're getting into and give them some Dechesneau said that he would try to go to the Bush Agenda" rally on Sunday, by far the tools to help them handle any situation that the convention, and ICR will have a meet­ largest expected protest. might arise," said Stewart, a- workshop co­ ing later this week to gauge interest and pos- Wednesday the group's appeal for a permit facilitator. "We've been coming up against sibly form a group. · to rally in Central Park was turned down in the a lot of police violence lately ... and there's "l'd like to think that protesting political­ New York State Supreme Court. The group a real potential for people to get hurt." ly wouldn't tum violent because political ideas says they will still march past Madison Stewart handed out a pamphlet from the should be debated in thought," Dechesneau said Square Garde_n, and some protestors may hold Center for Constitutional Rights in New of the potential.security problems. "But if I do mini rallies in the park anyway. The New York York City titled "Know Your Rights." The go I'll be around lots of other Republicans," MEGHAN MAZE°LLNTHE ITHACAN Times also reported that at least one union pamphlet, which was disq1ssed duripg the he.quipped. • SENIOR RACHAEL HOLLAND, a mem­ representing the city's firefighters and police seminar, instructs protestors on how to han­ IC Change will also hold a meeting this ber of IC Change, attends a workshop on officers plans to demonstrate during the con­ dle unwanted advances by police forces, week to try and dtum up support for a trip peaceful protests Tuesday Jtt the vention next week in a bid for wage increases. along with- who to call and how. to act to Sunday's protest. Unitarian Church of Ithaca. 4 THE [THACAN NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 · US Airways limits Students adjust to Internet chang~s air travel options Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 costs $99 and gold costs $139 for the Heather Weber, public relations director at the year. Ithaca "Tompkins County Convention and Visitor's Apogee, a technology company and Bureau, said that if the airport closes down, it would Internet service provider specializing in have a dramatic effect on the area's economy. Al-· the management and support of higher though Ithaca is typically a driving destination for education residential networks, signed a travelers, many students need to fly frequently. four-year contract with the college that Tim McCabe, president of Stone Travel in Itha­ begins this academic year. ca, said he has been promoting travel to other air­ "The primary reason [for outsourcing] ports for years,' but is nonetheless concerned· about was to give our students the· access to the the decrease in outgoing and incoming flights to Itha­ Internet that they wanted and that we were ca. He said he was most surprised that US Airways struggling to provide," said Bernie atso decided to cut Pittsburgh flights to and from Rhoades, the college's director of network Binghamton and Elmira, as travelers seeking to go and communication services. to Pittsburgh, which is a seven-hour drive from Itha­ Brady said his company takes care of ca, now have no direct route. the needs of both basic and heavy Inter­ "We're certainly frustrated by the decision, but net users. sonable profit, I gon't expect that we'll to get his Internet running properly, he there's not a great deal we can do about it," McKabe "It's a way to let them exist on the same need to have a price hike." was impressed with Apogee's customer said. "Now it's just helping our clients ih the best way network and not penalize one for trying Brady said future rate increases service. we can." to ·accommodate the other," lie said. would depend upon the number of stu­ "They even worked with me on a Sun­ But most students don't have the luxury of trav­ Brady said Apogee revamped the en­ dents who opted to upgrade. day, which proved to me that they really el agencies when booking flights. Wong said she al­ tire campus network this summer, ship­ Brady ~aid that data necessary to ana­ wanted to make a good impression on the ready calls months in advance to book her tickets. ping in about 50 miles of fiber-optic pip­ lyze Ithaca's costs and revenues will not campus," Fusco _said. With fewer outgoing flights, students going home ing from a company in Syracuse to be available for another month While Fu~co said he wanted die gold­ or vacationing may face added difficulty planning quadruple the bandwidth available to the or two. level service so he could listen to stream­ t:ips during peak times. residential network. In the meantime, college officials and ing audio and use.his satellite radio, oth­ Apogee also replaced almost all the Apogee representatives are working to re­ er students said they are opting for the ba­ network components and increased the ca­ solve glitches in the new system. sic option for their limited Internet needs. pacity of the local network, at the com­ Apogee's customer service has be­ Sophomore Alex Moore said he main­ p~y• s expense. tween 15 and 20 representatives available · Iy uses the Internet for getting news so he Another major concern among students for all six campuses using the company's doesn't think he will require more than the is the ·prospect of potential price hikes. services. 64K service. · The college was able to finance the Brady said the number of representa­ "l just keep it simple, so hopeful~y campus administrative network as well tives is kept minimal to avoid increasing Apogee can handle that," he said. as the basic service for all students at the cost to students in order to pay the ex­ "I've been surprised at how good it cost equal to those in the 2003-2004 bud­ tra staff. was. It's a little inconsistent, but it's def­ get. He added that he is confident his com­ initely superior to last year because it Subscriptibns for faster service lev­ pany will be able to handle the increase turns on when I need it to." els are subsidizing the extra maintenance in volume of customers this year. The company provides Internet costs. · "Our first client was the University of services for five other colleges. Florida State ''That money goes to pay for the equip­ Texas at Austin, .so we're actually quite University and Birmingham Southern ment that we bought and built, but as long used to handling large facilities," he said. College were also new Apogee customers as we're covering costs and have area- Fusco said that though it took a while this year.

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I )4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 NEWS THE ITHACAN 5 College welco·mes class of 2008

BY ZACH ORSULAK in the world around us," he said. Contributing Writer Those people could include teachers, friends or, in Dashew's case, As the'students from the class celebrities like Carrie Bradshaw of of 2008 rush to prepare for their HBO's "Sex and the City," and first year of college, the annual Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. Convocation ceremony Monday in Dashew also spo~e of a need Ben Light Gymnasium intro­ to care about the world with no ex­ duced about 1,585 students to the cuse for ignorance. challenges and opportunities of Freshman Ainsley Smith en­ campus and joyed Dashew's civic life. t!fti"'<'} f:C'''"'" ------.- use of pop culture President of r47-\,, ;i!lpollege education in conveying his the Student Gov­ \ft,,,, @1 1¥\§'.'%' thoughts and ernment Associa­ 1S'a priVilege, not a right. philosophies. tion, junior Brian "It made more Dashew, grabbed And with privilege of a connection, the attention of comes resnonsi especially to students and re- ,.., college students, minded fresh­ than people we men of their have never greatest respon­ Ithaca College President heard of be- sibility: to play an fore," she said. active role in not only their own lives-, Offering advice aimed to­ but in the worid around them. wards incoming students, Presi­ "During the next four years, dent Peggy R. Williams spoke of each of ~s will be shaped by people smoothing the transition from high school to college and from college to the real world. From encouraging internation­ MEGHAN MAZELLA/fHE ITHACAN al studies. and an appreciation of the PRESIDENT PEGGY R. WIL~IAMS encouraged new student_s to get involved in campus life and in nation­ arts, to participating in sports and al politics during her speech Monday at the annual Convocation ceremony in the Ben Light Gymnasium. just having fun, her advice reflected the collective wisdom of the states and 26 countries in this is good enough." staff and faculty. many alumni in whose footsteps year's freshman class help to Freshman Kristen Handerhan Following musical preludes new students would follow. make it one of the most diverse to thought President Williams' by the Ithaca Brass and the Fac­ "A college education is a ever attend Ithaca College. speech was reminiscent of a cam­ ulty Music Ensemble, Peter :=:~.' " privilege, not a right," Williams This atmosphere makes college paign speech, but also noted that Bardaglio, provost and vice it' I president of academic affairs, tf ,: said. "And with privilege comes a unique place. She echoed advice she did a "great job of encourag­ from William Haines, chairman of ing people to vote." announced the annual faculty ex­ ~ responsibility." l The main theme of Williams' the board of trustees, to get out Through Williams' display of sta-. cellence awards. AN speech was for youth to vote. and meet new people and fully tistics and recent world events, she· Read Gainsford, assistant pro­ l! on I "You don't want other people de­ take advantage of opportunities reminded everyone in attendance that fessor of music performance, re­ I ciding what your future will look found only on a college campus. in an academic world rooted in the ceived the Excellence in Teaching .."'"' like," Williams said. Jane Kaplan, professor of "acquisition, discovery, 'and appli­ award. Diane Gayeski, professor of · -Sadly, 18- to 25-year-olds modern languages and litera­ cation of knowledge," there should organizational communication ,,,,,,,,.,..- comprise the smallest group of tures, blamed student voter apa­ ' be no spectators. learning and design, was given the r/ MEGHAN MAZELLA/THE ITHACAN voters, she said. thy on students' "involvement in To encourage interest in the Excellence in Scholarship award. ~~/ J_UNIOR BRIAN DASHEW, Student Williams also stated that stu­ what they're . doing · with both 2004 presidential . election, Janice Elich Monroe, associate /' Government Association presi­ dents define themselves by the courses and friends, and their dis­ Williams said the college will hold professor of recreational and dent, addresses first year and choices they make. Every class is association with home, where an unofficial campus election leisure services, received the Excel­ transfer students at Convocation. different, and the students from 42 parents typically vote. Any excuse before Nov. 2 among students, lence in Service Award. New student trustee has eye for progress

BY CHARLES HOGLE grasp of what's going on," he said. . in his cap~city as a trustee. Contributing Writer Golberstein's invo:vement in campus is As an RA, he is conscious of his respon­ easy to see; he has been heavily involved with sibility as a role model for new students, and Junior Raphael Golberstein, the newly ap­ the Student Government Association, i~ a always attempts to lead by example, he said. pointed Student Trustee, begins his two-year President's Host and a resident assistant, sits He hoped that in his new position he will be term with an eye for progress. on the Hillel Board, and belongs to the In­ able to improve the college experience for ''This position really holds all the keys terfaith Council and Friends of Israel. many students, thus planting the seeds for necessary to make a very powerful "My RA job is a huge asset to me," said alumni contribution. change," Golberstein said. Golberstein. "I have so many different stu­ He was first alerted to the dilemma of dis­ Golberstein's decision to apply for the in­ dents that it's great." interested alumni when he spoke with senior fluential position was prompted by his care He stressed, however, the importance of Syrena Shirley, who served as Student for the Ithaca .College community. He said juggling his different hats, and keeping per­ Trustee from 2002 to 2004. She informed him ifhe didn't feel that way, he probably would­ sonal interests separate from business. "It's that the school had few alumni contributions. n't have joined the Board of Trustees. The important to maintain professionalism at all Golberstein said it made him wonder, board is the ·college's highest governing body times," he said. "Why are people not giving back to the in­ and in charge of making decisions about the Golberstein will attend SGA meetings to stitution, why are people not taking an ac­ buget, tuition and tenure. report on Board decisions and familiarize tive interest after they've graduated?" The application process was stringent: af­ himself with student concerns. Alumni, he said, can contribute not just fi­ ter accumulating a number of nominations, Junior Brian Dashew, SGA president, said nancially, but also give lectures.and take an ac­ which can come from faculry, staff or peers, SGA values the trustee's attendance. tive interest in the students. he and two other candidates were reviewed "Going into board meetings, we're going In addition to reversing the current trend by a student panel and interviewed by the to go over issues so he's prepared to bring among alumni, Golberstein also said that he board. The Board of Trustees announced its up anything that may come up," Dashew said. would like to get the trustees more out in the selection in May. "He's our only connection to the board." open with the institution. He may reinstate Jewish Chaplain Michael Faber knows Gol­ Golberstein 's plans include sending out sur­ the coffee forums begun by former student berstein through Hillel, which Golberstein has veys, which he said will provide "a truly di­ trustee Kristina Pervi. During t_hese forums, participated in since his freshman year, and said verse input on what the students are thinking." trustees would discuss issues with faculty, he is well qualified for the post. '1 think between all of those ways, it's fair staff and student leaders. "Rafi brings a lot of integrity to whatever to say that I'll get a decent assessment," he said. Eight other members were also elected to he does," Faber said. "He has a lot of -out­ Golberstein stressed that he is not a direct the Board of Trustees. Alumni Carolyn standing characteristics, but that one especially. representative of the student body in the way Feeney '86, David Fleisher '91, Jack Gallagher "Board people need t9 be looking ahead, a congressman represents his voters-his re­ '69 and Daniel Karson '69 will each serve for and [he] is really capable of that kind of aware­ sponsibility is to vote in the best interests of four years as term trustees. Kip Opperman '79 ness," Faber said. the institution. will serve for three years as the alumni trustee. Golberstein is a cinema and photography "It's my goal to make sure that [the stu­ Elia Kacypyr, professor and chair of eco­ major with minors in Jewish studies and in dents'] voice is heard," he said. "I vote as nomics, was appointed as faculty trustee. Margie culture and communication. His diverse stud­ a trustee, and it's important to note that, some­ Malepe, associate director of the Office of Con­ REBECCA GARDNERffHE ITHACAN ies expose him to numerous segments of the times, those are not on the same path." ference and Event Services, will also join the. RAPHAEL GOLBERSTEIN WALKS to the student population, Golberstein said. Golberstein revealed a desire to offer stu­ board this year as staff trustee. Both are three­ podium in his first public appearance as "I see many different students, of many dents the same positive experience that he en­ year positions chosen by the Board of student trustee at the · 2004 different disciplines, and it gives me a good joyed in his first two y~ars at the college, even Trustees after nominated applicants apply. Commencement Ceremony in May. 6 THE ITHACAN NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 IC community mourns the loss of a friend

BY CHRIS WHITE Tucker. "She's really missed." Assistant News Editor Tucker also gained many friends among students, Smith said. Students frequently The motherly figure who swiped student asked for Tucker, and missed her even when meal cards for more than a decade, most re­ she took one sick day. cently at the Campus Center Dining Hall, "She knew a lot of them right by their first will no longer be greeting patrons at the names," .Smith said. ' north entrance. Carol McLaren, another employee who For~ Dining Services cashier Patri­ worked with Tucker, said she was a very qui­ cia Louise Tucker passed away June 1 at et but friendly .person. the age of 61 after a two-year battle with "She was always a very diligent.worker, cancer. alw~ys there, always stepped in where she Tucker's colleagues said she was a val­ was needed," she said. ued member of the staff. Her husband, Victor Tucker, said his wife "She was just one great person, I can't was devoted to her job.·He recalled multi­ sum it up· any more," said Sharon Smith, a ple times when his wife would cover for a Dining Services employee who worked with co-worker even when it was. not her nor­ mal duty. "She worried about going to work, and not leaving somebody hanging," he said. Tucker's hard work and selflessness showed through, even after her tumor's di­ agnosis, said Penni Maycumber, Campus Center service manager. · "Graduation day, the woman was in so much pain, she cried so bad," Maycumber recalled. "She wouldn't go home because she said she had to be here." Student Supervisor Leah.Knight said·she also remembers when Tucker was sick and COUTESY OF VICTOR TUCKER would just keep working. PATRICIA TUCKER (center) with her co-workers at the Campus Center Dining Hall. "She would be here every day, she's so tired," Knight said. "You could just tell she "Somebody bought her a bunch of worked at Ithaca Gun. was in pain, yet she showed up every day and scratch-offs." A devotion to helping animals was also did her job. She was really dedicated." Although her friends said she was one of part of Tucker's life. When her two children, For Victor Tucker, Maycumber, Smith and the luckiest people they knew, her husband Victoria and Michael, were growing up, the many qthers who knew and loved her, one disagreed. there were always animals around, her hus­ thing will always remain in their minds about "You never come out ahead [in the lot­ band remembered. their 4ear friend - lottery tickets. tery]," he said with a laugh. "But she en­ "Pat was so sweet, she was just a sweet Scratch-off lottery tickets were an integral joyed it, so why not." woman," Knight said. part of any birthday or Christlpas card, Vic­ After growing up in Cortland and getting tor Tucker said. married, Tucker began working in her sister­ Nonnan Wall, who was associate director oJ COUTESY OF VICTOR TUCKER "I brought her µag home from the hos­ in-law's store. There she began her lottery ob­ 1,public safety passed away June 8. The Itha­ PATRICIA "PAt" TUCKER with her hus­ pital and it's stin there with her book and session, her husband said. Before she began can will look at his life next week. band Victor of 44 years. • her lottery tickets," he said with a laugh. working with Dining Services, Tucker also TUiYABIOA:' (It can change your I ife!) li,I,! Whatever your major, study abroad can work for you. rall 1004 lllail Whether it's your first international experience, or you're already an experienced traveler, there are prograrns out there that match your interests and needs. Wait Lists for Circles, Gardens Apartments, Singles, Emerson Hall, Suites, and Double & Triples Rooms will be available Monday, August 30, 2004 at 9am in the Office of :Residential Life! New Program in Australia! \ ITHAO\ COLLEGE WALKABOUT DOWN UNDER Return Completed Applications to the Residential Life Office by: Wednesday, 9/8, 6:00-7:00, Williams 225 Friday, September 3, at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, 9/16, 5:00-6-:00, Williams 225 On time applications are prioritized in order according to class standing and date and Tµesday, 9/21, '12:10-1 :UO, Text-or .103' time received. (Class standing is determined by the number of completed credits you have at time of application.) Applications received after September 3, 2003 at 5:00pm are prioritized according to date and time received. ITHA€ACOLLEGE LONDON CENTER:

Wednesday, 9/8, 7:00~8:00, Williams 225 Donrforget .. Tuesday, 9/14, 12:10-1 :00, Textor 103 Vacancy Forms due Thursday, 9/16, 6:00-7:00, Williarils-225 5pm,. Friday, September 3. "' This includes requests to fill a space in your room and STUDY ABROAD OPTIONS AT ITHACA COLLEGE: to buyout a space in your rqom. Buyouts will be o.f­ Tuesday, 9/7, 12:10-1 :00, Textor 103 fered on a limited, space-available basis. Thursday, 9/9, 12:10-1 :00, Textor 103' Failure to turn in a vacancy form-will result in the Office of Residential Life filling the Wedr,esday, 9/15, 6:00-7:00, Textor 102 space In ypur room through the Wait List Process. For more'information, e-mail us at housing@lthaqLedu or call 607-274-3141 ➔ FYI.+- it you plan to study abro?d on ANY international program during the spring.pf 2005, you must notify tl)e Off.ice of !nternationa~Programs .... of your plans by Nov. 1, 2004.

Office of International Programs - 213 Muller Center -274-3306 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 NEWS THE ITHACAN 7 In the new.pub it's hip to be 'Square' BY LAUREN HALL ing was installed along . the dining area Cont!._ibuting Writer perimeter. Such accommodations will seat ~'..'.~-~'~' more people· than the previous booths and Changes to the former Food Court and i!IIA4Piiw tables and are expected to ease the flow of La Vincita go beyond aesthetics, name and 4F':llf. traffic, Lenga said.

other alterations. ··, . , . Sophomore Phil Pitt said he hoped the re­ The Physical Plant and Ithaca College ·•~h· design would make the dining area less con­ Dining Services have shed a little light and gested at peak dining times. renovated the dining area to provide patrons Folding chairs are being used temporar­ with faster service and better spaces to meet, ily at the tables and ate due to be replaced eat and study. by upholstered chairs before the first of Sep­ Changes to Food Court and La Vincita . tember, Vanderburgh said. included moving the faculty lounge from A common sentiment among thos~ tour­ near the Food Court to near La Vincita·, in­ ing and dining in the IC Square was concern stailation new light fixtures and the expan­ over the chairs. sion of windows. "I miss the booths," said junior Louisa. The renovations have contributed to a Ruch. Though ,the renovations would foster brighter more spacious dining area, Food a good .social atmosphere, she said, "I Court Manager William Lenga said. wouldn't come for studying now." "IC Square is geared more towards the Sophomores Yani Matanov, Can Coler, Ithaca College student than the previous and Paola Acosta agreed that the folding [Pub]," he said. chairs were uncomfortable aild needed to Lenga described the theme of IC be replaced. Square as a "bistro concept, modeled after Lenga said he expects the number of stu­ • Applebee's restaurant." dents visiting the IC Square to increase dra­ A new raised seating area near the Food matically, and call~d the renovations a Court can be converted to a stage with re­ strong improvement. movable guiderails and features new The renovations producing the IC speakers and lighting, Senior Assistant Di­ Square, were one of 34 projects supervised rector of Construction Planning Fred Van­ by the Physical Plant this summer. derburgh said. Other renovations include new elevators The renovations to the IC Square were par­ installed by a New York City compaey in the tially paid for by the Class of 2004, anp many East Tower. Before this summer's renova­ of the decorations, due to be installed later tions, the tower still used the original eleva­ in the year, are gifts and donations courtesy tors installed over 40 years ago. of the class and community. Ithaca College "For years, we have had problems with sports paraphernalia, etched glass, memora­ MEGHAN MAZELLA/THE ITHACAN the elevators, and it was time to replace bilia and a 50-foot boat will accent the new OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES Jeff Scott points out the new features them," Vanderburgh said. of the Pub to General Manager of Dining Services,Gene Wescott and Retail Manager Bill atmosphere of IC Square. Lenga. Beyond the plastic screen behind them will be the new faculty lounge. The West Tower's elevator system will be Sophomore Alyssa Blumstein said the mo­ replaced next summer. tif resembled "a glorified Barnes and Noble, don't ev.en understand what that means, it original downtown college campus. Other annual tasks included electrical up­ a chi-chi hip bookstore," but continued to ex­ is not even a square." For those interested in visiting the origi­ grades, paving maintenance, and the paint­ plain that she felt no animosity toward the re­ The bright blue pre-formed concrete pil­ nal pil\ars, the house is located at 120 East ing and <;arpeting of dorm rooms. No major design, only distaste for the title. lars are modeled after those found on the Buffalo Street, near De Witt Park. project~ will be conducted during the "IC Square is bad," Blumstein said. "I Boardman House, the first building at the New blue upholstered booth-type seat- school year.

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July 1 Motor vehicle accident SUMMARY: Caller reported a person hav­ July 26 Suspicious circumstance LOCATION: Physical Plant parking lot ing an asthma attack. Ambulance trans­ Life safety hazards LOCATION: Campus Center SUMMARY: Caller reported a property-dam­ ported the person to CMC. Patrol Officer LOCATION: Health Center SUMMARY: Person reported receiving a sus­ age MVA. Report taken. Patrol Officer Terry O'Pray. S~MMAR:: Caller reported package leaki~g picious phone call. Investigation pending. Bruce Holmstock. fluid. Officer determined fluid to be bleach. Investigator Thomas Dunn. July 19 Area cleaned. Environmental Health and July 11 Criminal mischief Safety Officer Ronald.Clark. · Medical assist Fire alarm LOCATION: Towers Concourse LOCATION: W-lot LOCATION'. Smiddy Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per­ Found property SUMMARY: Officer reported a juvenile was SUMMARY: Fire alarm was caused by an air sons damaged the glass on ttie copier .LOCATION: Friends Hall accidentally struck in the head by a rock compressor spraying a small amount of oil machine. Investigation pending. Patrol SUMMARY: Camera found in computer room and sustained a laceration to the forehead. into the air. Officers shut down the com­ Officer Richard c;:urtiss. and turned over to office of Public Safety. Parents declined assistance by ambulance pressor, maintenance was notified, building staff. Patrol Officer Justin Benson. was ventilated and the panel reset. Patrol Suspicious circumstance July 27 Officer Bruce Holmstock. LOCATION: A-lot Larceny July 2 SUMMARY: Caller reported "Conference and LOCATION: Towers Concourse Fire alarm July 12 Events" signs were placed on another SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per­ LOCATION: East Tower Medical assist vehicle. Signs were returned to the proper sons stole cash. Investigation pending. SUMMARY: Fire alarm activated by con­ LOCATION: Public Safety Building owner. No further action taken. Patrol Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. tractors cleaning out dryer vents. System SUMMARY: Caller reported a person acci­ Officer Richard Curtiss. was reset. Fire Protection Specialist dentally sustained a cut to the arm. Person July 28 Doug Gordner. declined medical assistance with ambu­ July 20 Conduct code violation lance staff and was transported to CMG. Motor vehicle accident LOCATION: College Circle Building 16 July 3 Sergeant Ronald Hart. LOCATION: K-lot SUMMARY: Environmental Health and Making graffiti SUMMARY: Caller reported a one-car, prop­ _ Safety Office staff member found a LOCATION: Whalen Center for Music Illegal dumping erty damage MVA. Report taken. Patrol propane tank. Propane tank confiscated SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per­ LOCATION: Gollege Circle lot 6 Officer Justin Benson. and the residents were judicially referred sons wrote graffiti. Investigation pending. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per­ for possession of a hazardous chemical. Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. sons disposed of five to six bags of July 21 Patrol Officer Charles Ross. garbage, possibly containing asbestos, in a Fire alarm July 4 du~pster. Sample of the material gathered LOCATION: Campus Center Life safety hazards V& T violation and investigation pending. Investigator SUMMARY: Fire alarm caused by contrac­ LOCATION: F-lot LOCATION: Rt. 96B Thomas Dunn. tors. System reset. Fire Protection SUMMARY: Officer reported vehicle leaking SUMMARY: Officer conducted a vehicle Specialist Enoch Perkins. gas. Environmental Health and Safety and traffic stop. The operator was arrest­ Found property Officer responded for clean-up and owner ed for DWI and issued uniform traffic tick­ LOCATION: Hilliard Hall July 22 contacted to remove vehicle. Environmental ets for Ithaca Town Court. Patrol Officer SUMMARY: Officer found a bike, and it was As,ist other agency Health and Safety Officer Ronald Clark. Justin Benson. ,turned over to dffice of Public Safety. LOCATION'. All Other SUMMARY: Caller requested information Conduct code violation , Disorderly-conduct JyJy 13 regar~Jng a person ·who w~s a, possible .LO.CATL0N: College·Circle..1;3,!.Jilding 4 LOCATION: College Circle parking lot Follow-up investigation ·suspect i~ counterfeh'ing and forg·ery S':)MiytAR'r'.': Environmental .Health and Safety i SUMMARY: Caller reported fight in progress. LOCATION'. Office of Public Safety scheme. Assistance provided. lnvestigat6r Office staff member found a propane tank. 1 Upon officer's arrival, people had separated SUMMARY: Officer received the results from Laura Durling. Propane tank confiscated and the residents ' and no one wanted to file charges. Five peo- the samples that were taken from the were judicially referred for possession of a . pie were restricted from the college campus, garbage in the dumpster of the college cir­ Larceny· hazardot,1s chemical. Environmental Health one student yvas judicially referred'for respon­ cle·apartment area on July 12. The results LOCATION: Hilliard Hall and Safety Officer Jerry Levtis. sibility of guests. Patrol Officer Erik.Merlin. show the material did not contain asbestos. SUMMARY: Person reported unknown per­ Environmental Health and Safety Officer sons who stole a laptop.computer. July 29 ,1 July 6 Tim Ryan. Investigation pending. Patrol Officer Conduct code violation Making graffiti Bruce Holmstock. LOCATION: College Circle Apartments Loci\TION: Whalen Center for Music Assist other agency SUMMARY: Caller reported two· people dis- ! SUMMARY: Caller reported two cases of LOCATION: All Other Larceny ·g,harg"ed a fire extinguis~er. Two students ! unknown persons writing graffiti. SUMMARY: Caller requested information LOCATION: Hilliard Hall judicially referred for tampering with fire l Investigation pending. Patrol Officers Dirk regarding the removal of occupant. Person SUMMARY: Person reported unknown per­ equipment. SergeanJ-Ronald Hart. l Hightchew and Richard Curtiss. was.referred to the Tioga County Sheriff's sons sto_le cash. Investigation pending. Department's civil division. Investigator Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. July 31 July 7 Laura Durling. · Medical assist Criminal mischief July 23 L0C~TION: Hill Center LOCATION: College Circle Building 16 Life safety hazards Suspicious circumstance SUMMARY: Caller reported a person fell. SUMMARY: Officer reported unknown per­ LOCATION: Job Hall LOCATION: Job Hall Report filed. Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Caller reported a person sent s9ns damaged window. Investigation pend­ SUMMARY: Caller reported strong fumes ing. Patrol Officer William Kerry. coming from roof. Environmental Health 'disturbing e-mails. Investigation pending. August 1 and Safety Officer found strong odor of Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. · Found.property Follow-up investigation adhesive and will contact contractors. LOCATION: Garden Apartment 26 LOCATION: Campus Center . Environmental Health and Safety Officer July 24 SUMMARY: Officer found a compact disk ·suMMARY: Caller reported a second per­ Jerry Lewis. Found property player. It was turned over to the Office of son received a suspicious phone call from LOCATION: Campus Center Public Safety. ., SUMMARY: Caller found jewelry and a I the same caller as previously reported: July 14 Unlawful possession/marijuana watch. All was turned over to office of f' • Investigation pending. Investigator August 2 I Thomas Dunn. LOCATION: West Tower Public Safety. Life safety hazards I · SUMMARY: Caller reported people in pos­ LOCATIOt'): Physical Plant parking lot j Medical assist session of marijuana. Four people were lV!edical assist SuMMAR_Y: Officer reported vehicle leaking LOCATION: Garden Apartment 25 judicially referred for possession of marijua­ LOCATION: Smiddy Hall gasoline. Area c)eaned and owner contact- i SUMMARY: Caller reported a person having . na. Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. SUMMARY: Call~r reported injuring hand ed to repair it. Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. chest pains. Person declined medical assis­ while attempting to retrieve product stuck l tance and was then transported by a friend July 16 in vending machine. Ambulance trans­ Fat the complete Public Safety Log, go to to CMG. Patrol Officer Richard Curtiss. Fire alarm ported the person to CMG. Patrol Officer www.ithaca. edulithacan. LOCATION: Terrace 11 Erik Merlin. Medical assist Su~MARY: Fire-alarm caused by contractors LOCATION: Campus Center worki,ng in the area. System reset. Patrol July 25 KEY SUMMARY: Caller reported person having a Officer Justin Benson. Criminal mischief LOCATION: College Circle Building 2 reaction to a prescription medication. ABC - Alcohol beverage control law Person declined medical assistance and July 1·1 SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per­ CMG - Cayuga Medical Center was transported by a friend to CMG. Patrol Assist·other agency sons damaged· light pole. Investigation DWI - Driving while intoxicated LOCATION: All Other pending. Patrol Officer Justin Benson. Officer.Richard Curtiss. !FD-Ithaca Fire Department SUMMARY: TCSD requested assistance in IPD- Ithaca Police Departm~nt July 8 locating a person wanted for assault. Unlawful possession/marijuana MVA- Motor vehicle accident Making graffiti Person was located and arrested by TCSD. LOCATION: Landon Hall RA - Resident assistant LOCATION: Whalen Center for 'Music Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. · SUMMARY: Caller reported people with mari­ TCSD- Tompkins Qeunty Sheriff's SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per­ juana. Two people were removed from sum­ Department sons wrote graffiti. Investigation pending. Medical assist mer program and turned over to parents. V&T - Vehicle and traffic violation· Patrol Officer Richard Curtiss. LOCATION: Eastman Hall Sergeant .Ronald Hart. Quote of the week The Ithacan ~...... "I heard somebody say, 'That just THURSDAY AUGUST 26, 2004 made my day,' and I said, 'That just • • made my life."' PAGE10 -SeniorJill Moler, page 23 p1n1on . Editorials WITH GP.iPiT 'PotJE{Z.. . . Trustee. ·should talk Lines of communication must be opened he.new student trustee, junior Raphael Golber­ stein, has a big job ahead of him. While the po­ Tsition is an honor and should be treated as such, the role does not come without immense responsibil­ ity and, more importantly, accountability. Being the sole student representative on a board that makes important decisions like setting tuition, the role is arguably the most influentic)]. student position on cam­ pus. The student body should not only know the trustee but al,so have a continuous dialouge with him. Regu­ lar updates on what issues are a priority, and those that are not, give students insight into the decision making ·----. ------process. For example, knowing what caused tuition hikes can lessen the initial impact, or at least provide ~ome justification from a student's pyrspective for them. Golberstein must build a proper communication mechanism in which students recog$e the weight of the role and yet feel comfortable enough·to simply write him an e-mail. Creating a way for students to under­ stand the inner workings of what the board does and how its decisions affect nearly every aspect of life at Ithaca College is crucial. · Having a student liaison with such a vital pulpit is commendable~ the administration has occasionally opt­ ed out of receiving notic;eable input from the students ------. in other venues. However, in the past some trustees have only reached out during Student Government As­ sociation meetings, ignoring much of the campus that needs representation. Golberstein and future student trustees must real­ What did you learn from the ize the gravitas their position holds. As an appointed Ithacan. freshman initiative book figure not voted on like other student representatives, ,' the responsibility lie~ with Golberstein to step outside "Liv~ng Downstream''? of past trustees' records of only passively requesting Inquirer '1-. students visit during office hours aud meet the entire I constituency of students t:4e position represents. '' It would make me 'Organic' union grows '' It's really scary more aware ,of the Greater college goals can be met together when you think about chemicals I use. When I . how many pesticides was buying stuff to The administration's pet project of environmental consciousness is commendable, and the implementa­ we use on our food. It come to Ithaca, I went tion across school divisions is equally important. really makes you for the organic kinds. , , Choosing "Living Downstream" by Sandra Stein­ think. ,, graber as the freshman reading and holding a "No - SABRINA BENGAL '08 Waste Picnic" after Convocation shows the college's - MARC BIANCHI '0~ commitment even to freshmen who· are new to the buzzword "sustainability." , , That everything will Even more striking is the pairing of the college's goals with the already passionate Ithaca College En­ '' They said at orienta­ give you cancer. It real­ vironmental Society to create an organic garden. ICES' tion that it was optional. ly freaked me out. I use work shows that students can get their hands dirty for a good cause. Why would you read it if all-natural toothpaste The administration should use this as the precedent it's- optional? They now.,, to see what willing and bright ~tudents want t~ee hap­ - CHRIS CUMMINGS'OS pen at their campus, whether by refonning academic should have said it was problems or improving all forms of diversity. With mandatory. '' more students engaging themselves, perhaps the col­ lege will not have to look too far. - AMALIA KELEMAN '08 , , It did make me think - '' .I t s hows you 1t. ' s k"1n d a b out t h e environment. of scary. You don't know and cancer, which I TheIthacan what the government is ·hadn't really thought Founded in 1931 WW\\' .;~aca.edu/ithacan putting into the environ- about because I'm

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E-mail: ithacan@'itbaca.edu World Wide Web: www.ithaca.edu/ithacan Online manager: Eric Woodbury Classified manager: Kendra Lynn Your· letter must be less than 250 words long and e-mailed to [email protected] Singlf copies of The Ithacan are ayailable free of charge from authorized distribution points on the Ithaca College .campus. Multiple copies and mail by 5 p.m. Monday before the _publication date subscriptions are available from the Ithacan office. Please call for rates. or brought to the Opinion Editor in Park 269~ THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 OPINION THE ITHACAN 11 Future teaching career bridges education gap The line to The Bookstore is out the door, D.P. Dough's order numbers have started to soar, and Target has become the new social scene. These things can only mean one thing: school has started. For those of us War-heroism overkill who are seniors, this is the year we're forced to answer that infamous glosses over real issue question, "What are you In case anyone was ·wondering, John going to do after you Kerry won three Purple Hearts. graduate?" In the last few weeks, much has been In the fall of 1988, made about Kerry's military service. It all Wendy Kopp was started at the Democratic National answering that same Convention, where Kerry "reported for question. Working on. duty," referred to the flag as Old Glory, and her . senior thesis on reminded us too many times to count that educational inequity, I he won not one, not two, but three Purple wonder if she knew then Hearts. SHEILA KATZ that her answer would A popular Internet cartoon made fun of -Guest writer be to start what would Kerry's constant reminders about his become a movement. PHOTO COURTESY TEACH FOR AMERICA military honors. In ''This Land", the Kerry . Upon graduation from Princeton University, TEACH FOR AMERICA seeks to bring college graduates into low-income urban and character reminds us three times that he rural communities to teach for two year~. Five recent Ithaca graduates are serving now. Wendy decided to put her the.sis. into action won three Purple Hearts. At the by creating Teach For America. She and I am outraged to think of the millions of Some will visit our campus this year to ~hare convention, Kerry and.company reminded other recent college graduates rallied the students who do not have the opportunity to their stories and to discuss how they've been us at least as many times each hour. (The leaders of her generation to commit two even consider college just because of where personally challenged and had the Internet cartoon is worth a look for all years to teach in urban and rural public they're born or where they've gone to opportunity immerse themselves int9 the politically minded: www.jibjab.com) schools and to take the insight gained school. seriousness of the education disparities in Personally, I'm thrilled that ·the through that experie.qce to influence change That's why for me, the answer to that our country, I hope you will take time out to Democratic Party, which during the from every sector. infamous question will be Teach For America. hear what they have to say. Deaniac craze was so solidly anti-war, is Much like Wendy, as we begin to think I'm inspired to join. a corps of other As we begin a new year at Ithaca, think of embracing the need for a strong military. I about our next step in life, many of us are college graduates of all academic majors the most inspiring teacher you've had and think it's truly commendable that John looking for an oppommity to take on who are committed to teach for two years in ask yourself if you would 1;,e where. you are Kerry won three Purple Hearts defending important responsibilities and have a low-income urban and rural communities today without that teacher. ·i hope our his country. meaningful impact. At the same time, the and who want to become life-long advocates graduating class will consider being that Of. course, things didn't end with the problem that Wendy wrote about in her to expand opportunity for children. No teacher for someone else by joining Teach convention. Now we have the debate over senior thesis still looms ahead and matter what my ultimate career choice is I For America. So, what are you going to do the controversial "Swift Boat Veterans for challenges us to take action. Today, nine­ will be part of a larger movement, working after you graduate? Truth" commercials, in which some year-old children growing up in low-income to expand educational opportunities for Vietnam vets offer a different side to communities are already three grade levels students. Sheila Katz is a senior politics major and Kerry's heroic military service. Kerry has behind nine-year-olds in higher-income There are currently five Ithaca College one of Ithaca College's campus campaign denounced the ads and suggested that they areas and they are seven times less likely to alumni from 2003 and 2004 who are just mandgers for Teach For America. To learn are tied to President Bush, and are graduate from college than their more beginning or in the middle of their two-year more,· visit www.teachforamerica.org, or therefore a violation of campaign finance wealthy peers. commitments with Teach For America. e-mail Katz at skatzl @ithaca.edu. law. Bush condemned the ads and called 527 groups like "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth'~- bad for the ~system. Kerry and his fellow Democrats said it wasn't enough, and the debate continues. _The Way · n comes as no surprise that .in an election year when the country is at war, military experience is a campaign issue. What disturbs me is that all we seem to be -I See It hearing about. the Kerry camp are those Purple Hearts and his stint in Vietnaµi. Spending four months in Vietnam in the Images from convention late 1960s hardly makes Kerry qualified to run a country in 2004, even if he did win three Purple Hearts. For student voters, scripted to avoid debate Kerry's record m Vietnam means even You could be forgiven for greater voter participation, less:· most of this year's Ithaca College not caring about the summer's without . replacing the students were born at least 10 years after political party conventions. We conventions. In the 1960s, the the Vietnam War ended. all know how the stories end. democratic inclusion of the Kerry has 20 years of experience in the Parties used to hold .,,...,,,== primaries clashed with United States Senate, yet there is little these conventions to :, the realities of creating mention at the convention of even one hammer out a policy consensus. The issue tl!at he has consistently fought for in platform, to haggle Republicans in 1964 and his two decades of public service out of a over different policy the Democrats in 1968 uniform. positions, and then to presented spectacles of We heard about those Purple Hearts decide which people extremism, intransigence again and again, but where were the great could best represent and division. speeches from Massachusetts citizens who that package of The parties had second have seen great things come to their state priorities. The thoughts and part of PHOTO BY MELINA MARA/WASHINGTON POST while Kerry was in office? Aside from a AT THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, true debate was stifled speeches were part of a JUA_N_ ____, ·their answer was to open presentation by ' a little league baseball under the guise of a more centrist, happy-go-lucky party. debate ( within the ARROYO the process further, team, there were almost no speeches from party!) meant to while making sure to who spoke for the lower and the parties and their candidates. Massachusetts residents who have persuade delegates to Guest writer avoid airing any underclass? And what did they .Both P.arties want to unite a benefited from Kerry's time in the Senate. vote for the speaker's differences in public. say? very diverse nation, but pay Where were the speeches from fellow positions when approving the The nomination process now ijow democratic _is this? attention to the values they senators, testifying to Kerry's leadership in platform. involves everyone in either Progressive Democrats were reveal while trying: What key committees? Kerry is the ranking Differences were negotiated caucuses or primaries, but has explicitly sidelined, and there responsibility do businesses member on three committees, but we in the legendary "sn:ioke-filled become so centered on the are reports of the Republicans have vis-a-vis government and heard far more about his three Purple rooms." •(Those are illegal in candidate that the party platform preparing to do the same thing individuals? How should we Hearts than the great legislation h~ has New York City now anyway.) is an afterthought. Now we with their more conservative relate to other countries and tried to push through. The representatives of the main choose people and values, but base. Either there doesn't need people? H<;iw far ahead should Yes, John Kerry won three Purple groups in the party's coalition few concrete policies. The to be a platform deal with those we be thinking (social security, Hearts. He served his country in uniform. met to make sure that their conventions are scripted and groups anymore (and leaders deficits, environment, etc.)? Is Both are a4mirable qualities in a leader. interests were being served by expensive endorsement parties. are less .accountable), or those government supposed to help They aren't, however, the only qualities the party. In return, they offered Minority views within the deals are now pushed out of reduce our worries, or are we necessary to hold the highest office in the their financial or voter parties ate· not acknowledged as sight to the back rooms, right supposed to reduce the free world. resources. The bargaining, part of the debate. where they used .to be! This is government's worries? however, remained 6ehind the Which Democrat spoke for ft one outcome of the hybrid Image isn't everything, but The Ithacan will highlight political issues scenes. Some issues were single-payer nation~ health care system: image is · now it's still v~ry revealing. this semester through The Vote 2004. addressed, others ignored. plan to cover everybody? Who everything. Setting the Record Right by former IC Some groups were included, questioned the assumptions that It's not a complete loss, Juan Arroyo is a politics Republican Chair Michelle Meredith will others excluded. guide economic policy? We however, because even images lecturer. He. can_ be reached at appear opposite Crashing the Party by The primaries brought heard about the middle class,. but can still say something about [email protected]. independent and former IC Democrat Karl Palsgaard Email Meredith at Debates and co.mmentarles will appear.on thl~page weekly. To contribute, pl~as~ call Opinion Editor Matt Qulntanllla at 274-3208. _sm,eredil@_it!zaca.edu, · 12 THE ITHACAN THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 . What do you want to do for The Ithacan?

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MEGHAN MAZELLA/ THE ITHACAN Natural gardens reconnect Ithaca College and the community to the earth BY VANESSA SCHNEIDER chemical-free plots of land. had 100 years ago have been lost. farmers by paying them a fair wage. . Assistant Accent Editor The area was originally-designed as a day "Organic farmers want to reconnect both "We try to make sure the farmers are care area for psychology department faculty to the earth and community," he said. "It's a being paid a fair price so that they can still Strawberries, parsley and corn stalks are and as a site for future studies on the children. market economy now, it's all about money. It's afford to keep farmable land," said Debbie nothing new along Route 79, but such crops "As the environmental society, we want­ not about what you can do for yourself." Lazinsky, produce manager for Greenstar. rarely find themselves on Ithaca College ed to avoid toxic pesticides," Gardiner said. But Ithaca has supported organic farmers Lazinsky said that customers who shop or­ grounds. As students make their way to The "Pesticides get into the ground and get into ahd encouraged healthy living for years. ganic support healthy farming practices that Bookstore, however, they will see (and our drinking water. We wanted to be envi­ Every weekend from April to December, or­ smell) these items and more growing in the ronmentally responsible." ganic farmers and eager customers gather un­ Ithaca College Environmental Society's organic Gardiner, along with seniors Eric derneath a long wooden pavilion to buy and garden. Leibensperger, athleen McCarthy, Kristina se ocal y grown produce at the thaca On a 30 x 30 plot of land next to Williams Plath and juniors Ryan Mauk and Andres Perez Farmer's Market along Cayuga Lake. Hall, the fenced-in area is introduced by a hand­ Charneco met every Monday to split the Another group of people dedicated to painted ''Est in 2004" sign. Marigolds and pan­ labor for the upcoming week. Using compost environmentally conscious decisions are sies, basil and thyme garnish the small rings from the food on campus and a gift certificate the residents of the EcoVilla~e, a of soil from which they grow. The garden's to AGWAY, the six students quickly became community of people working to create a sus­ success is beyond what any of the gardeners enthusiastic for their project. tainable housing and education environment. thought it would become, with overburdened According to the Organic Trade Associ­ Members of the EcoVillage have also tomato vines falling over because the vibrant, ation's 2004 Manufacturer Survey, sales of maintained a I 0-acre plot of land known as red globes grew too large too fast. U.S. organic food and non-food items grew the West Haven Farm since 1994. They sell "Having a relationship with your food is by. approximately 20 percent during 2003 to an array of produce at the market, including just invaluable," said senior Elizabeth Gar­ reach $10.8 billion in sales. honeydews, cantaloupes, string beans, egg­ diner, co-president of ICES. Organic farming refers to systems of agri­ plants, squash and roma tomatoes. Gardiner was one of the six students to culture in which crops hl"e grown using nat­ Jen Bokaer-Smith, one of the farmers, said work on the garden throughout the summer. ural methods without the use of synthetic pes­ the group always intended to grow After a not so fruitful gardening attempt ticides. Because these crops lack chemical fer­ organically. behind the compost facility in the summers tilizers, environmental and long-term health "Ithaca is a great place to be an organic of 2002 and 2003, the group proposed the damage is significantly less than most non-or­ farmer," she said. "We have a lot of similar idea for another organic garden to the Of­ ganic commercial farms. values within the community." fice of the Physical Plant last But while the health benefits of or­ But choosing organic does not just mean spring. The plant granted the stu­ ganic living are an advantage, the choosing to eat pesticide-free fruits and veg­ dents one of high costs of this labor-intensive etables. It also includes free-range organic the campus' • system deter some consumers meat, dairy and poultry. Though products MEGHAN MAZELLA/THE ITHACAN few pes­ from buying organic at all. may be labeled "free-range," animals may not SENIOR ELIZABETH GARDINER picks ticide Cost aside, organic farming necessarily be spending much time outside. parsley in the ICES organic garden. and complements Ithaca College's new The McDonald family goes beyond just sustainability initiative, a program de­ letting animals have access to the open air. keep land workable for long periods of time. signed to keep the campus' environmental and Its 6,000 chickens and turkeys roam in a "You're thinking about the people, the social future in mind. Though the ICES gar­ healthy, outdoor environment at all times. The land and yourself," she said. den is not specifically written 'into the initia­ farm is located 25 miles north of Ithaca in While the Ithaca community offers tive, it does present a positive example of how Romulus, N.Y., where the animals eat hor­ several ways for people to think consciously to make environmentally conscious land de­ .mone-free food and live in a herbicide and about their health and eating habits, the envi­ cisions today in order for a healthier campus pesticide-free environment. ronmental society on campus is working to in the future. "We allow the animals to live to their raise awareness among the student body toward Mark Darling, the campus recycling su­ fullest created capacity," Peter McDonald supporting a healthy living environment. pervisor and ICES adviser, said he believes said. "The animals have a really good life." ICES sold their produce at their annual 'Take there are lots of good reasons to choose or­ While the farmers make healthy decisions It Or Leave It" yard sale earlier this week and ganic produce, but it is equally important to for their plants and animals, consumers make said students willing to work in the garden could choose sustainable organic produce. choices for themselves and their children. take home some of the fruits of their labor. "If you are choosing organic produce that's Kendra Anderson, a resident of West Gro­ Gardiner and Perez Charneco, vice-presi­ out of season in this area, thinking primarily ton, N.Y., attends the Ithaca Farmer's Market dent of ICES, said the group tries to inform lettuce and strawberries in February, it would in order to receive the quality in organic pro­ students about opportunities for action in the have to be trucked 3000 miles from duce that she doesn't find in non-organic foods. Ithaca area, but more importantly, ICES California," he said. "I think its better to make Since Anderson recently had a baby, she works for change on campus. The student­ the choice for a strawberry that's grown here said she makes sure to stay away from foods farmers hope the ICES garden will be main­ in upstate New York." with pesticides because she is breast-feeding. tained for summers to come and eventually be Darling also said gardening skills people She also said the expensive cost of organic pro­ studied by future science classes. duce is hardly an issue. "As a student organization, we try to JOHN BOKAER-SMITH, at left, a farmer "For another buck or two, it's not a ques­ keep the focus on the campus," Perez from EcoVillage's West Haven Farm, pours tion," she said. Charneco said. "That's the whole basi~ green beans at the Ithaca Farmer's Market. Before having her baby, Anderson sold behind 'Think global, act local.' Try to do At the top, people shop for frest, produce eggs to the local cooperative market, as much as you can at home because it wiU on a busy Saturday morning at the Greenstar. The co-op aims to support local impact the Earth as a whole." Farmer's Market pavilion. 14 THE ITHACAN THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004

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Freshmen like Schulman have draI}laking9426 wrote. "Just JP get to "There is. more of a willingness to things and correspond with people < < been using the sites in a new way: know the,people that we have been keep in touch with e-mail and the who share the same views or prob­ If you were creating a I as a tool to meet people they'll be in contact with this past year." Internet," she said. ' lems I might have," she said. campaign ad about either .,◄ ~ going to college with before even The posts range from broad Last year, first-year students Bettner has posted questions in the candidate, what slogan . -~ sitting down for the first day of questions, stich as what day class- from the Community Plunge pro­ community ~bout Internet services would you use? - j class.. es start, to specific queri~s, like one gram met qrµine b~fore they got.to .and ho~~ing. on cam_pu&1 "~e st person and tt:link for Of the 4,246,523 ·members on" user's concern over-where the mi- campus when sophomore Angel Yau When Schulman started his yourself." ~4 livejournal.com, the "Ithaca Col­ crowaves are located in the East sent out a mass e-mail introducing first year at Ithaca College last Fri­ J What CD do you own that .. lege" community has 159 student Tower. herself. Soon other students fol- day he had most of his questions an­ I -I subscribers. There is also a separate Sharon Policello, director of lowed and many members of the swered and already kne~ a grea,t you wouldn't want others I

site designed for firs.t-year stu­ first year programs, said that the In- group were forming friendships deal of people. to know you llsten to? •◄ dents and it has 59 members. temet has definitely helped first-year long before they moved into the "It really has helped me clarify Britney Spears. •◄ l ◄ ''Five days everyone," a freshmen students keep in touch over the sum- dorms. what f want to do in my four years ~' user known as "sensaytimmy420" mer. Policello .said that it is easier Yau said that e-mailing other and how to be happy quring that ◄' posted in anticipation of the first day tp _~-mail people than to talk with first-year students before she got to time," he said. ~-i ~ -I◄ -I .j Musicians promote the vote from coast to coast j .j◄ ;,, -I BY STACEY COBURN The groups began their environmentally Accent Editor friendly journey on Aug. 13 and plan to hit 23 ...l cities during their month of touring before re­ -=--- ◄ Eleven members of a drum band will turning to their San Francisco homes. emerge from a vegetable oil-fueled bus on Sept Both bands describe their music as "po­ j 7 to perform, but also to register audience ljtically oriented" and say it's clear whose ~ ◄ ◄ members at the Nines to vote. side they are on. -I The group's friends in the acoustic band - ''Let's face it, we 're from San Francisco and ◄ ~ Rock Me Pony, who have been touring for the we're traveling around the country in a van -I most part with it, and local band Trevor Mc­ that runs on recycled vegetable oil," Gale said. Donald and Sunny Weather will play tonight But the groups sincerely believe that at the Nines without them at 10 p.m. and will regardless of which candidates citizens -- l-I also promote the vote. plan to pull the lever for on Election Day, Ezra Gale, the lead singer of Aphrod1/sia, the country would simply run better if more said the dark green van, which reads "Just people voted. Vote Tour" in white lettering, has been draw­ The members have been borrowing veg­ ing a lot of attention from the residents in etable ·oil from restaurants in all of the cities the towns they have traveled to since the they've been to so far, and have only spent COURTESY OF GINA PRIVITER group left San Francisco on Aug. 13. $80 on diesel gasoline. Refined vegetable TRAVELLING ON VEGETABLE OIL, members of the band Aphrodesia sit beside the van. "There are always people honking and oil is called "biodisesel fuel" and can be "We write a lot of songs that are sort of tacted the Bush Must Go organization in Itha- ::---­ waving at us," Gale said. "I don't know what used in nearly any diesel engine. inspirational, that say we, as Americans, have ca and is joining the bands the New Patri- they're excited about, whether it's the tour, The method decreases the amount of car­ the power to change our regime and who is ots and DADDY to travel throughout the Aphrodesia, or that it's powered by ve~etable bon dioxide emitted into the air and actu­ our president," Morrison said. Northeast as well. oil because it says it right on jt. Either way, ally smells like popcorn or french fries The Just Vote Tour is heading to Ithaca en In Ithaca they will be joined by Hank it's not a subtle-machine." when it runs. Biodiesel fuel is approved by route to New York City to host a benefit con- Roberts, Will Fudeman, Revl and John Si- Jody Schwan, a manager at the Nines, said the Environmental Protection Agency and cert for protestors arrested at the Republican mon. The event will also act as a send off she hopes to receive a parking permit for the is one fo the fastest growing sources of aler­ National Convention. Although New York is for Bush Must Go members who are trav­ .,.__ van from the police so that people can tour it. native fuel. Europe has used the fuel for 20 not a swing state, and Ithaca is historically lib- eling to New York City to protest the Re- The Just Vote Tour are the first such con­ years. eral, Avi Smith, who grew up in nearby Brook- P,Ublican National Convention. _ certs to hit Ithaca this semester, but, since Itha­ The Nines has been donating all of their tondale, suggested the stop in Ithaca. Smith is Matt Corley, a senior politics major, said ca is a college town that supports the arts, there used vegetable oil for years. helping the bands set up and register voters. he sees music as a friendly way for people to should be similar ones this fall. In fact, the ABC Schwan said Morrison has "quite a ~mith predicts the bands' sounds will be start a dialogue rather than being preached Cafe is hosting the Voices of the Revolution mouth on her" based on what she lias heard popular with the Ithaca music scene based on rhetoric. He also thinks the emotional aspect Summer Tour 2004 on Friday night, which will on the band's Web site and is looking for­ his attendance at the GrassRoots Music Fes- of music adds to the message in a more pow­ also register voters. ward to the show. tival in late July. The festival features focal and erful way than a speech. He said student~ Gale and Vanessa Morrison, the lead Music that gets people excited will mo­ national jam bands and acoustic singers for four should have the most invested in this election singer of Rock Me Pony, decide

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'l THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 ACCENT THE 'J-tHACAN 1 7 Student monk finds peace in prayer

BY MICHELLE CUTHRELL a particular way," said Andrew Senior Writer Fitz-Gibbon, abbot of th~ com­ ------munity. It°'s not unusual to spot senior Although Whitney says this Larry Whitney in prayer. lifestyle is more intentionally He grew up praying in the prayerful and meditative, many of wooden pews of his traditional the focuses in this order are United Methodist church in Silver stressed by the United Methodist Spring, Md. And here -in Ithaca, he Church, Whitney's family's de­ continues to pray - in the med­ nomination. itative melodies of his clarinet in Allison Stokes, the Protestant the practice room, in the spiritu­ chaplain on campus, has helped to al sacredness of weekly Eu­ mentor Whitney. She said she was charist services at the Muller not surprised that the studious Chapel and, to be sure, in the com­ Whitney also craved to learn fortable silence of his cozy two­ more about other faiths. bedrooni Coddington Road "He has incredible curiosity, apartment. eager, eager to learn," she said. His prayer life has never wa­ Fitz-Gibbon and his message vered. But his garb has changed first tripped Whitney' g curiosity in just a bit. · the fall of 2001, when he attended If friends stop by just after din­ a Eucharist for peace and healing nertime, they may find the music led by Fitz-Gibbon in the campus education major on his knees chapel shortly after Sept. 11. The draped in a flax robe, rope belt and next semester, Fitz-Gibbon began black hood. holding the Eucharist services But don't worry. This is a nor­ weekly and Whitney, fascinated, at­ mal practice. tended. After months of inquiring and Soon Fitz-Gibbon was advising exploring his faith, Whitney is in Whitney's Christian spirituality his "novice year" as a member of and mysticism independent the Lindisfarne Commmunity study and before long, inviting Monastic order. His dress is a him to attend his weekly theolo­ makeshift getaway, one he wears gy school-conducted ,in his to create a "prayer closet" for him home. and God to be alone. Although the informal do­ "When you wrap the robe on, ,mestic atmosphere may appear to it's like being wrapped in the arms be laid back, the class was not, of God," he said. , Whitney said. • Whitney is a monk. · "It was similar to that of a It's a- word that can spark three-credit, 300 or 400 level some startled stares and crazy class," he said. questions, especially from college With weekly readings and students. Celibacy? Silence? lessons from authors like C.S. Scripture? Habits? Lewis and Henry Nouwen, Whitney - 7.\nd' donlt, monks' live in· found 'himself a serious· student"'of"', monasteries in solitude'? this new monastic theology. Not this monk, not this For a while, Whitney thought monastic order. he would remain an inquirer, the The Lindisfarne Community is a first level to becoming an official network: of people, communities, member of the comm.unity. MEGHAN MAZELLA/THE ITHACAN SENIOR LARRY WHITNEY sits in front of the Muller Chapel. He is on his way to becoming a permanent churches and groups committed to After becoming more serious member of the monastic order Lindisfarne Community. He also worships at the chapel. the "new monasticism," which after months of exploration, Whitney described as a balanced life Whitney met with Fitz-Gibbon of prayer, study, service and rest. The and decided to become an official faith and become a full member of wear black), Whitney is as pas­ where he goes. Between music and community is relational, egalitarian, novice. To do so, Whitney has to the monastic community. sionate about this new, more med­ prayer, Whitney says his life has be­ charismatic, sacramental and inclu­ truly live by the rule of the "Larry is a very fine young itative, mindful and continuously come somewhat of a peaceful pat­ sive. But it is not celibate. Whitney monastery by holdiiig to the man and I'm sure he'll do well," prayerful life than he ever has been. tern, without really being one. said, in fact, many of the approxi­ prayer, study, work and rest the­ Fitz-Gibbon said. He recites his prayers and scrip­ "People think that being a mately 30 Ithaca-area members, ology for one year. About two-thirds. of the way ture consistently two or m0re times monk means being in a routine," both male and female, are married. The community will evaluate the through his novice year and sport­ per day from a book the monastery he said. "But God is ,new and dif­ "We are people who have fit between Whitney and the order. ing a new, cream-colored rope cin­ uses called the "Daily Office," and ferent every day-it's really not ..__ family life, regular jobs, careers, At the end of the year, if all goes ture with his habit (novice members he carries his prayer journal and the same thing. That routine al­ that kind of thing, but try to live well, Whitney will professes his wear cream, professed members Bible in his green backpack every- lows your mind to quiet." Directing class focuses on the masters

BY CHRISTOPHER O'LEARY Monroe also said older films are easiet.to ContributinfJ_ Writer grasp than today's films. "Film makers of that era had a very dis­ Last spring, Assistant Professor Vaun tinctive style," Monroe said. "It's important Monroe decided to. teach his directing class, to understand that the best directors you see which typically has one· session every se­ now probably got a lot of things from di­ mester, in a way that used auteurs to teach rectors in the past." directing styles. So many students signed up Students were assessed on four exercises for the class that two sections were required. that allowed students to take directorial tech­ Twelve of the films created in the direct­ niques and put them into practice. The as­ ing class will be shown on Wednesday in the sessments included an unedited three-minute Park Auditorium for "An Evening of Shorts film, a five-minute film with no dialogue, a one­ by Auteurs." The short films range from girls minute commercial and a seven-minute film. getting bitten by vampires to directors The professor gave his students almost free making pornographic films. rein on story themes for their films, but he The class centered its study on techniques would not accept youth-themed pursuits oflove of translating stories from visual images. and horror films. Films by famous . directors like Alfred "I gave them pretty much carte blanche Hitchcock and William Wiler were shown to but, no 'my girlfriend being killed' or no 'win­ demonstrate what practices were used to tran­ ning back the boyfriend that dumped me' scribe a story to screen. films," Monroe said. "They are such a cliche "We didn't actually study metho'ds of di­ now that it is hard to make it interesting." recting so much as directors and auteurs the­ Blasko said her film is hard to explain. Her COURTESY OF ALEXANDER WYSOCKI ory," said former class member junior Jes­ film, "Days," is about a girl who thinks she SENIOR ALEXANDER WYSOCKI'$ short film "Red Tape" will be one of 12 shown in the sica Blasko. "[We studied] what they did, is sick but it turns out that she was bitten by Park Auditorium on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The students requested the directing class. · their methods, and if those methods did or a vampire. didn't work." Among the short films being shown will and heroic astronauts. Monroe said that middle or end, it was so compelling," Mon­ Monroe said he believes that there is a lot be senior Rich Herbeck's surreal film of a while Herbeck did not fulfill some of the, roe said. ''To learn directing you have to learn of value in watching film styles such as art mentally challenged girl who, after giving subject's criteria, his film did well because the rules then'deal with the rules. Part of deal­ house and film noir to appreciate the style of birth to a baby through sneezing, finds her­ of his filmmaking knowledge. ing with the rules is also learning how to quality directors. self in a tlream fantasy of musical sequences "(While his work had] no clear beginning, break them." ...... 1 8 THE ITHACAN THURSD~Y, AUGUST 26, 2004 TH ~\{lift~ 'BYDLEE;SYACKSna:mite' earns cult statu~s ...... w •• ~::t;:5i? Sra:t:::d chicken farms might not :~ffi- change. spirational, but they inspired the instant cult D.1 classic "Napoleon Dy­ soa Oinirhapolis namite." The indie­ see Thi Commons" comedy was created by thi1 .f \?lff.;$115 Jared and J erusha wh Hess, who grew up in Garden statih the movie's setting of 7:15:p:'1:''ant:fclt35 p.m. Preston, Idaho. The \l\f~E!'kends 2ft,5:p~r:n. movie has a myriad of colorful and interesting characters and events. Jared Hess' writing and directing debut was :;;;izr ~ the 2003 short film "Peluca," about a strange 7:15 ~m>tand 9:4Ji) p:.rm. super nerd named Seth (Jon Heder). The Hess Weekefids 2: r5 P.!!tn• brothers then decided to make a feature length and 4:40 p.m.gt film. Heder plays nearly the same nerdy-char­ acter he made his own in "Peluca," just renamed Fall Creek Pi;yres Napoleon Dynamite. St 1201 iN..1;riog~,'.Jt. 2,2~1256 . The film takes place in the '80s and tells the -G ...... •i:· story of a month in the life of Napoleon, an out­ Qe+L~v:t cast high school student and undisputed eccen­ Up 7:10 p.rt,i;and 9:35 p.m. tric nerd. He doesn't have many friends and his We Wee(seq'ds 2: 15 p.m. ho1pe life doesn't seem to be any more normal COURTESY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX by than his own actions, such as drawing his favorite oth .m. NERDY NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (Jon Heder) and brother Kip (Aaron Ruell) have a friendly .'.~~- ·a1~ 1:s:f animal, a liger. moment together in the quirky Wes Anderson-like comedy, "Napoleon Dynamite." leai "It's like a lion and tiger mixed," he says. yea "Known for its powers in magic." But despite all enough to make Napoleon seem classy. feet pacing in his directing that not only adds to sch ,~1e1~Ii::~ni.-m. this craziness, there isn't any sadness in Napoleon also meets Deb (Tina Majorino), a the oddness of the film but. also to its hilarity. thrc ~nd 4:3$, p.m. Napoleon, only a lot of confusion. girl almost as odd as himself, who goes door-to­ Each actor in the film also has a keen ability for frrn ;#t~;: :~%::. :S:fF·· v.1;:.:::;; Once the audience becomes accustomed to door selling lanyard key chains and plugging her the subtle comedy in facial expression and line .;, iffapoleo,g Dynamite Napoleon and all of his idiosyncrasies, it is in­ photography service "Glamour Shots by Deb." delivery as well as skill in slapstick humor. abc 7;;,15 p,mtJind 9:35 p.m. troduced to a series of people in Napoleon's Napoleon and Deb go through an odd The character Heder has created is as origi­ loo j~.~~Sp.m. world, all of whom are losers in their own way. courtship including a scene where Napoleon nal as it gets. His blank stare paired with his nasal­ imJ They are sickeningly familiar caricatures in sees Deb drinking 1 percent milk and reveals ly, unchanging tone makes everything he says me everyone's family or at everyone's high school. his ignorance of the other sex by telling her she funny, regardless of its content. Ruell also does p~o thaca 10 His brother Kip, played with hysterical skill isn't fat and could drink whole milk if she an incredible job with the character of Kip. His sen by newcomer Aaron Ruell, still lives at home, wanted to. high pitched yet soft voice along with a mouth chE even though he is 31. He is a gangly pale man Napoleon's character is made more complex full of braces makes him perhaps geekier than ye, with a thin moustache who spends most of his by the support he gives his best friend Pedro Napoleon, but equally funny. COI time "chatting online with babes." (Efren Ramirez), an exchange student with lim­ In the end, "Napoleon Dynamite" is a feel bel They both _live with "their grandmother ited English. Pedro runs for school president good comedy that doesn't try to send any mes­ are (Sandy Martin) who acts more manly than the against the blonde and popular Summer (Hay lie sage more complicated than to just be yourself. gra - two brothers combined. One morning Grandma Duff). He soon loses faith in his abilities to beat The cast of quirky characters is surely the most we leaves to go out with'her friends for a few days, Summer, but Napoleon jumps inJo help out his, ,\Ilteresting and most memorable .in .the past few o : The Hunt ordering Napoleon to feed her pet llama, Tina. friend to create one of the most memorable scenes years and comes together to form an unforget­ ,r / .. ie;h ,.;~·:. 8qd Orchid She ends up in the hospital after a freak ATV ac­ in the movie. table movie. Don't be offended if you walk __ . 11:50 a.mfi~:20 p.m., cident whµe driying on sand dunes. The film may seem not to have much of a plot, around and hear people shout phrases "Gosh!" l~:: 4,SPP.:~!,~150 p.m., This leaves Napoleon and Kip under the su­ and indeed the plo.t is not very complicated, but and "Ugh, idiot!" They could just be quoting pervision of their sleazy uncle, known only as the characters and their interactions make the film "Napoleoh Dynamite." Uncle Rico (Jon Gries). Uncle Rico, who lives strong. in an orange camper; is a former high school foot­ The movie has an endless list" of quotable "Napoleon Dynamite" was directed by ball star who videotapes himself throwing the ball. phrases and every scene is put together for op­ Jared Hess. It was written by Hess and his Rico's over-the-top selfishness is irritating timum ~omical effect. Jared Hess creates a per- brother J erusha. IJ Darkness in the sunshine state·

A strong sense of setting ·and characterization drive drama for ward no1 ~::~Ing pol BY MICHAEL MERLOB potential formula and tweak all Staff Writer it so that it feels like some­ thing fresh and different. the ,j@~-- ··~t, Far too often, those in­ Despite an unlikely, hru volved in the making of a and at times implausible pla story, Mann and his team OVI moviea r e ... are skilled at imbuing the po: de< ~ .-.;$: film with realism. COl ~v0e:l: • ..• Whether through the cam­ })2¥0 ''ii't'.'I 4·•••· 0 tha !y!: '.'.9,.,.1;,,; . {J .::! , p.m., cerned erawork, acting or dia­ ,§:fO p.m., 7:iO p.m., with trying to cram as much logue from Stuart Beattie's pri as possible into every scene, minimalist script, the film Sp€ del be it action, sex or general never stops moving, and '~tiltc:;:~2, stupidity. Amidst all of this only a third act plot twist pru ;loy~_t En · ( ent excess, those elements that • keeps it from feeling com­ pe1 ''.J2~l~: p.m., · create genuine tension,. such pletely cohesive. VO' 6:'3Q,i; as diiµogue or sharp charac-. ·But "Collateral" is so po: i-2:05 ph: ~~ ·t terization, become lost. It is good up until that-point, that refreshing_ to witness a film COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS even after that, it can be for­ it,~ in such as "Collateral," a Los PVSCHOPATHIC KILLER VINCENT (Tom Cruise) contemplates his next killing. given for its occasional ~' roe I Angeles based thriller from lapses into cliche. Of Ne ., .• director Michael Mann. assignments. and measured thinking be­ feels alien. It harkens back to course the film ends with a Th ;? Starring Tom Cruise and Cruise is nothµlg short of hind the character's eyes. the science fictional noir of chase, and of course the hero gr< Jamie Foxx, "Collateral" is riveting as a man devoid of The best aspect of "Col­ "Blade Runner." Mann fur­ must try to save the day. But ill( morals. He manages to lateral," however, is Los ther punctuates the film with like a roller coaster, the set among the glaring, noir int nights of modern day Los An­ garner a measure of sympa­ Angeles. The city has never shots that reflect the feel of rush comes from the jour­ th( geles. The simple, yet thy from the audience· looked quite like this in a film the setting and its place ney, not the end. With an im­ th( clever, premise tells the sto­ towards a character who is before. Using primarily dig­ within the situatio(l of the peccable melding of techni­ re~ ry of a nighttime cabbie~ Max ultimately a sociopath and a ital video to shoot, Mann and characters, such as a scene cal and artistic skill to its ho (Foxx), who randomly picks killer in spite of his his cinematographers, Dion where a duo of coyotes, runs credit, "Collateral" is one of sec up a passenge~ Vmcent charms. Beebe and Paul Cameron, across a street. the best rides to be found in ad (Cruise), who jqst happens to Foxx is effective; playing have managed to secure a Though he has worked in theaters so far this year. So be an assassin for hire. Once a role that could easily come unique feel, at times both grit­ this kind of drama before with otJ Max discoyers Vmcent'& off as m~k in. the wrong ty and Qright. (llms like the fantastic "Collateral" was pro­ dark trade, he is taken hands, he delivers a strong The digital cameras pick "Heat," .Mann proves that a duced and directed by hostage and forced to shuttle performance, allowing the up the lights of the city with director with a unique visi~n Michael Mann and written De Vmcent to his next set of audience to see both the fear such intensity that it almost can take a script laden with by Stuart Beattie. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 ACCENT THE ITHACAN 19 Exhibit captures California

BY EMILY GALLAGHER take a broad perspective, and it is color washes on Dassonvile sur- Staff Writer easy to see how early camera clubs face paper. played heavily into styles that Pieces from the Japanese Cali- "Califomia Dreamin' ," a new would later become portraiture, fornia Pacific Camera Club, such as visiting exhibit at the Johnson Mu- narrative, landscape, abstract and Ashachi Kono's work, reflect the sen- seum. of surrealist. sibilities of classic Japanese painting. Art at Portraits, including Arnold Gen- William Mortensen's work, espe- C or n e 11 the's "Nora May French" and Emi- cially ''DeathofHypatia," a dramatic Universi- ly Pitchford's "Untitled (Two scene photograph, reflect the sensi- ty, aims Women with Looking Glass)," bilities of ancient classical drawing to look at -======show the softness and subtlety that and the drama of Hollywood, the pictorialism movement's de- personified the ideal woman in two where Mortensen was employed. .,... velopment in California camera drastically different settings. "Film" by Will Connell and clubs during the early ~ays of It is apparent thro:ugh Nora "Dancing Lady" by Fred Archer photography. May French's wardrobe that she is are early abstract pieces, the lat- Pictorialism is a photography working-class, yet the focus and ter a truly baffling study in movement that grew out of the art overhead lighting on her clear skin experimental development. and literature of the Romantic Pe- and gently frizzy hair manage to Observers of "Dancing Lady" riod, in which photographers highlight her femininity. The at the Johnson Museum on Tues­ sought to raise photography to a classic photograph is made more day attempted to explain to each higher standard. relevant with the knowledge that other how the beautiful, swirling Most art historians currently re- Genthe was one of the innovators light was created without the ceive the movement with a jaded of portrait photography. This im- dancing woman's visible figure. attitude. However, "California age is an original, not an imitation "California Dreamin "' proves Dreamin"' intends to look at the of an old aesthetic. that photography, just like every- idealistic images through the Photographer Anne Brigman thing else, starts out as artists with original perspective from the manages to create painterly materials and ends with whatev­ Victorian Age. The exhibit scenes that very much resemble er they can creatively accom­ achieves this through simple dis- Maxfield Parrish illustrations in plish within those bounds. The play and commentary that en- their subject and style. "Nude exhibit thoroughly highlights the dorses the innovations and ex- Among the Rocks" (1912) shows flexibility of artistry with film, citement of working with the a slender woman creeping out be- chemicals, paper and subject. then-new medium of photography. tween two rocks, the curves of her But where the display succeeds The i~ages are taken from two body glowing amidst the darkness the most is in removing viewers from prominent camera clubs: The SaR of nature. the bitter disappointment and disil­ Francisco Camera Club and the - The photograph utilizes a gor- lusionment of modem life and Camera Pictorialists of Los An?-"" geous, natural frame, soft lighting transporting them to a time when les~' The San Francisco Camera and shadow so. well that it be- photographs could be beautiful, in­ Club was founde'c'f1n. 1890 as a re- comes hard to believe such a beau- telligent and simple without juxta­ sponse to George W. Reed, a tiful woman once existed. The.nar- position or political statement. member of the Pacific Coast Am- rative photography shows live Existing as a member of an ateur Photographers Association, scenes that look like soft inter- overexposed generation, it is im­ being stripped of his membership pretations done by hand. portant to recall that taking pie- ...- in that club for selling and repro- Further blurring the lines be- tures was once, and still can be, an ducing his prints. tween scientific·· processes- ·and"-- ex-citing·antrnew·Way"tO capture"-""' "7 COURTESY OF THE WILSON CENTRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY Both clubs were most active in artistic merit is P.S. Bruguiere's the beauty in moments and people "PALM TREES, SANTA BARBARA" (191 O) Platinum print 7 3/8 x 9 the first 40 years of the .20th cen- "Untitled Lady #1" and "Untitled that exist in the everyday. 1/2" by William Oassonville is part ~f the visiting' exhibit, tury, before many hobbies took a Lady #2" (1909), where the same "California Dreamin"' at the Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell backseat in World War II. The pho- negative is shown reworked to ere- The "California Dreamin'" University. The exhibit explores the pictorialism movement during tographs included in the exhibit ate textured technique in different exhibit runs through October 17. the Victorian Era in an honest, refreshing way. Scissor Sisters cut through the rut Debut album provides a refreshing additwn to the old collection BY CELIA STAHR group comes off as very cool and ultra cool. The band made themselves Senior Writer glamorous, evoking such classic rock known first in Europe and are currently styles and sounds like Queen, Elton John playing more live shows in the United Everyone knows the feeling. Flipping and David Bowie. Yet they bring States. Their perforµiances are said to be through countless CD.s, searching for the somethipg new to the table that is theatrical and highly entertaining. perfect album, it's impossible to find wonderfully fresh and entertaining. It's obvious who some of their influ­ COURTESY OF SUB POP RECORDS something to fit the mood. Suddenly, Their music lives up to and transcends ences are, but it's not a distraction; "Scis­ NEWBIES ROGUE WAVE make a splash. every CD seems too boring, too famil­ that stylized rock image. sor Sisters". is a funky, classy homage iar, and it seems "Scissor Sisters" begins with "Laura," that results in a truly fresh sound that is like replacing the a track that starts with just a few their own. They leave one stunned, New sun-pop band entire CD collec­ pounding piano keys, quickly slipping happy and anxious for more. shines on its own tion is in order. into a sleek, funky rock beat to The debut album combines something Well, the ener­ accompany the high-pitched vocals· of old with something new, and even BY DAVE MOORE getic - and sponta­ Shears. His,,voice nicely fits in with the some borrowed, and is a remedy for any­ Staff Writer neous New York-based Scissor Sisters guitar riffs, drums and various other in­ one experiencing a music rut. may be 'the perfect solution to revitalize strum~nts .that •immediately characterize Rogue Wave need not be compared'to that that b<;>_rin·g and all-too-familiar CD ·the band's thumping pop.. meets-rock 'n most referenced ·of indie major leaguers, The collection. roll-sound .. One-cannot sit or stand still Shins. On "Out of the Shadows," their Sub S~i&sor Sisters (actually comprised of when \istening·to ·this album. Pop debut, the four niet:i.. and. one woman) are not well However; in the wistful "It Can't band demon­ -known yet, but when you listen to the Come Qvickly Enough," the band strates a master­ first trackoll th~ir self-titled· debut album, moves away from its more upbeat ful grasp of their you can sense rock stars in tp.e making. ,sound tp create a song that is musically own distinct From the infectfous· single '"Take Your' and lyrically beautiful. While some ofthe brand of laid­ Mama" to their dance-worthy cover of lyrics from the bulk of the album are back West Coast indie pop. Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb," the more fun than soul-searching, this song The band's music is steeped in '60s sun­ 11-track, self-titled debut album sticks sounds personal, with a powerful main shine pop and early '90s Pavement-like 'rock · in your head·for days. verse: "It can't come quickly enough/ and the results are uniformly infectious. Their sound· is a funky µiix of clas­ And now you've spent yo'ui life/ Wait­ ~'Kicking the Heart Out" is something like sic and modern rock with a speck of dis­ ing for this moment/ And when you fi­ the Turtles on downers, the gen* ''Be Kirid ~o. But it's not the only quirky and fun nally saw it come/ It passed you by and/ + Remind" is an inspired bit of cheery psych­ aspect of the band. Inside the CD jack­ Left you so defeated." folk and "Postage Stamp World" is a et, the Jive members are ·dressed up in One can't help but be engaged until cheeky throwback to early alt-country. cool, slightly ridiculous poses and have the last track, "Return to Oz," which "Sewn Up" displays the band's more funky names that deserve mention: brings the album to a dreamy close, like contemporary touchstones, like, OK, singers Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, a cool down after an energetic workout. The Shins. Come on, the band thanked guitarists Del Marquis and Paddy And while listening, one can tell tliis COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL RECORDS them in their liner notes. The album is an Boom and keyboardist/bassist Baby­ is a band that doesn't just sing: they re­ SISTER ACT: The New York-based assured debut for one of the most daddy. ally perform. One can almost picture 'Scissor Sisters cause listeners to promising new names in indie pop. Between their looks and music, the them on a stage rocking out and looking want to get up and dance. T Event of the week THURSDAY The lthacan'Recruitment Night - AUGUST 26, 2004 tonight at 8 p.m. in Park Auditorium. aleridar PAGE20

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--- .GOURTESY OF BECKY ROBINSON THE WOMEN'S CREW poses for a team picture after winning the national championship on May 30 in Sacramento, Calif. The first varsity boat b~at out .smfth College by one­ of a second. Becky Robinson (back row, far right) was named the 2004 Division Ill Coach of the Year by the Co!lege Rowing Coact}esAssociation.

BY JIM H ~-.i.J~n son, but when the,y were sprinting in the For winning, each member was given a out for the varsity basket~all team as a fresh- Assistant Sports Edito ~ _ ~ final 500 meters, they reached over 40 strokes championship watch. Throughou~ the fol- man, but didn't make the final roster. { ~ per minute. lowing week, they had the same answer to Instead o(giving up on athletics, she de- Coach Becky Robinson swiveled away.in When the Blue and Gold finally reached every question. cided to row for the crew. Her decision paid her chair and grabbed a slim white tube from the finish line, they didn'_t know if their crew "What time is-it? National championship off. underneath her office desk. -She opened it, or Smith's had officially won the race because time, baby," Selock said, laughing. . After graduating, she trained to compete took out a pair of posters, unrolled them and bot_h, squads were so close. lttook NCAA of- But to be able to joke around like that, the for the 1992 United States Olympic team. held one up. ficials 10 minutes to review video tape and Bombers had to endure a strenuous year of E1ghteen rowers made the roster that co~.. Before Robinson could speak, senior cap- announce the results. training. peted in Batcel9na. Robinson and her train~ tain Jessica Selock leaped out from her chair· Selock kept tellin& Musnicki that they They worked extensively on improving ing partner were the last two cut from the across the room. ·· . were natio,nal champions. But during the 1,000 to 1,500 meter distan~e, the squad. . ~...... ,,,. "I've got to get a copy of that Musnicki had her doubts. most difficult leg of a race. But despite the heartbreak, she still be- one," she blurted when she saw "I kept asking Selock, 'Are "We call the third 500 meters in the race lieves it's her greatest achievement as an ath- what her coach had revealed. you sure, Selock? Are you sure we the IC 500," Musnicki said. "It's the hard- lete. In Robinson's hands was a two- won.? Are you sure?' She kept say. est 500 hundred in the race. You're just over Since then, she has compiled a more-than foot-long photo of the finish of the ing 'Yes, I'm sure. Yes, I'm halfway and it's where every other crew falls impressive resume as the Bombers' skipper. grand final race in last May's sure."' off." Robinson has.led the crew to six NCAA NCAA championships in Sacra- Selock was right. Not only had "You want to die," Selock interrupted. championship appearances in the eight mento, Calif. In the foreground the first varsity boat captured the "We push there and want to make it ours and years the event has been sponsored. She re- was the profile of the blue boat of individual title, but a strong per- we try to pull ahead of everyone else." ceived the College Rowing Coaches Asso- Smith College, the No. 1 crew in formance from the second crew Robinson changed positions in the boat ciation Coach of the Year award in 2001 and the nation at the time. The bow of ROBINSON earned the Bombers the team almost every week throughout the year, but again, this year after guiding both varsity eight the Bombers' white boat, which championship as well. coincidentally, the same eight women that boats to undefeated regular seasons. had just crossed the finish line, was a mere Ithaca became the first school to send two started the season in the first boat finished the Robinson, Musnicki and Selock each de., two feet ahead. crews to the grand final race after the sec- season in the same positions. ' scribed how it :feltto win the championship,: Selock and fellow senior co-captain ond varsity boat qualified for the field of six Although she will be heading into her 11th but it was perhaps senior Jill Moler who put Meghan Musnicki both held up their hands, by winning a qualifying race on Friday, de- year as the women's crew coach, Robinson it best. visualizing the distance between first and sec- feating the first boats from both Trinity and actually spent four years prior at Ithaca - "I heard somebody say, 'That just made ond. Officially, Ithaca finished the race in • Williams colleges. as a student. A 1988 graduate, Robinson tried my day,' and I said, 'That just made my life/" - -:-. 7:00.90. The Smith boat was a tenth of a sec- "For the second boat that race was just as ond behind. exciting as the final race was for the first Both captains agreed that the key to win- boat," Robinson said. "Not only did they win 2003-04 WOMEN'S CREW ning the race was when soft-spoken Nora ~e repechage, but they beat two varsity [one] Lahr '04 broke the team's silence and crews in doing so." yelled for the entire boat to push harder, trig- By qualifying on Friday for the final, the First Varsity Boat Second Varsity Boat gering the Bombers' burst with just one quar- second varsity boat insured that Ithaca ter left in the 2,000-meter race. They got off would capture the team championship even Bow: Jill Moler, junior Bow: Allyson Benyenuti, junior to a poor start and the Smith boat had pulled if the first team came in second the follow- Second seat: Nora Lahr, senior Second seat: Jacy McFall, junior ahead. ing day. . Third seat: Jessica Selock, junior Third seat: Sarah Kuebler, sophomore "We did a lot of yelling, which is actual- "Usually when you thinJ.<: of the second Fourth seat: Meghan Musnicki, junior Fourth seat: Apryle Seeley, senior ly something that we never do," Selock said. boat you think of them as second string," Fifth seat: Stephanie Knabe, sophomore Fifth seat: Robin Mccann, junior Musnicki cut in. "A lot of yelling," she Musnicki said, "but w,e had 18 women that Sixth seat: Stacey Bowen, junior Sixth seat: Emma Flemer, junior emphasized. could have been in any place in either boat." Seventh seat: Heather Luke, sophomore Seventh seat: Trinity Bigford, sophomore "First Nora said something, and then Se- With so much depth, the South Hill squad Stroke: Leslie Nichols, senior Stroke: Kristin Keller, junior lock said something, and then I s,aid some- thought it was better prepared than its com­ Coxswain: .Catie Gloo, senior Coxs,wain: Jess Doolittle, senior thing, and then everyone started going petition. nuts," Musnicki said. "The other teams were focusing bn beat- Coach: Becky Robinson The crew raced an average of approxi- ing us and we were focusing on not beating Assistant coach: Holly Szafran mately 34 strokes per minute during the.sea- ourselves," Musnicki said...... 24 THE ITHACAN SPORTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 South Hill squad seeks scoring -- Bombers look for a boost in offensive production to reclaim th·e state title they took two years ago BY CHRIS COLLELUORI "Tasha had a down Y.ear," roster, the Bombers could find Sports Editor Aldrich said. "But she'll be huge themselves shorthanded when it for us this year in scoring." comes to their defensive zone. The Bombers need to score this Snowden w0n't be the only one "We lost a good part of our year. who the Blue and Gold need to step defense," Palmer said. "So After winning the state title in it up. Fifteen Bombers from last we're trying to patch up those 2002, the Blue and Gold fell to year's squad will return to the field, holes a little bit." 8-9 last fall and made a first-round including four of the top five scor­ Those defensive openings ~1 exit in the state tournament, ers from a year ago. Junior Kelly come from the graduation of largely due to a lack of offense. Palmer led the team with 1'6 points Tamara Payn and Meg Hannon. ,1; ;. "Our problem last year was and six goals, followed by Aldrich Payn was a three-year starter and a ' scoring," s~nior captain Brooke with 13 points. Heidi Holgate '04 stalwart in the backfield, leading ' . Aldrich said. and senior Sarah Gibble ranked third Ithaca defenders in scoring in 2002 1 ;: 'W: \I'. % Wi #, The Bombers could not find the with 12 points and Snowden's 10 and 2003. Hannon played for three back of the cage in 2003 and their points took fifth. All of them except years, including every game during offense struggled all year. They wete Holgate, who graduated, will be nui­ her junior and senior· campaigns. held to just one goal seven times and sauces to opposing defenders. Though Bostrom said their ab­ shut out twice. Eight of those "They really work well sence leaves tremendous shoes to games went into the loss column. together, and they've been play- fill, she is confident that those gaps The Blue and Gold were ing together for a few years," said will be closed. The Bombers have outscored 45-35 overall, but Joy Bostrom, a senior captain. three returning backs in Bostrom, Aldrich said the team has been "There's also a few good freshmen senior Carrie Malone and junior working to turn that trend around. that are really going to fit in well Erin McDonald. Melanie McK­ ,.,, ,.,~nWffii ;_:-.;w "%]¼ ff.'::! ;*:: ;ff ~=~~ "We've been focusing on our and add to that offensive power." aney, a sophomore, has also has Wt: corners and strokes and just ere- Aldrich has already caught a stepped up and joined the ranks so ating opportunities on our cor- glimpse of improvement in the pre­ far in the preseason, Bostrom ners," Aldrich said. "We're .real- · season. The Bombers posted a win said. Junior Melissa Pope will ly good at those and we can score and a tie in two preseason contests also bring experience to the mid­ more consistently." "in Barbados, and she said the dle and backfield. ~;;~~i~\ ;. Junior Natasha Snowden will team chemistry has come together, As for the last line of defense, ju­ likely be one contributor to that especially on offense. nior Nicole Blum, who played in all reversal. "All of our top scorers are back 17 games last year, will return to the Snowden netted 26 points in 18 and we're ready to go," the mid­ cage. She made 149 saves and post­ games in her debut season and was fielder said. "We're already scoring ed a 3.27 goals-ag_ainst average. $.t",~ "'· named Empire 8 Rookie of the Year more than we normally do." The Bombers will have their first ·--~· f$ and made the All-Conference With so many veterans, exp.eri- test at Yavits Field Wednesday team in 2002. , ence will play a key role this season. against conference foe Elmira at 4 REBECCA GARON ~AGAN Last year, she managed just 10 But despite returning three-quarters p.m. Ithaca beat the Soaring JUNIOR MELISSA POPE push passes the ball during pract~n points in 15 games. of the players from last year's Eagles 3-2 last fall. Monday. The Bombers open their season September 1. -

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y ALEX DE LOS RIOS said. Although the Bombers had no trouble Staff Writer last year moving the ball up the field, it n seemed as though the ball was magnetized To say the men's soccer team has depth t9 the posts instead of the net. would be an understatement. In fact, If magnetism wa~ the problem, then that's like saying Brazilians have a casual coach Andy ayrne attracted a possible so­ interest in soccer. lution with his freshmen recruiting. at's because the Bombers are return­ Meyer said that the impact of the ing 2 ayers from last year. The fresh{nen is already visible on the field. roster will inclu · seniors and six "Coach Byrne brought in a couple of juniors, all of whom a r have the player~ to help with the scoring," Meyer experience of an NCAA to said. "We've been scoring a lot of goals dur­ appearance in 2002. ing scrimmages so hopefully that won't be · With their experience comes the mem­ an"issue." ory of the heartbreaking loss to Alfred in the Righf now though, Byrne is like a first round of the Empire 8 tournament - handy man with an overloaded tool shed. All a loss that followyd an otherwise he hal? to do now is figure out how to use successful season. T4e Blue and Gold them effectively. went undefeated in the Empire 8, beat sec­ 'We're trying_to do some things differently ond-ranked St. Lawrence and posted an 11- ~ terms'of our style of play," Byrne said. "It's 2-4 overall record in 2003. too early to say what we might do." But while most of the faces seem the same, De~pite having their first game this team is like none of its predecessors. Wednesday, ·when they will host Cortland Junior goalie Ted Meyer said this is prob­ at'Woocl Field, it shouldn't be a surprise if ably the best team the seniors have been on the Bombers pfay as if tliey've been together in their four years at the college. all summer. Game-time chatter is already 'We didn't lose many guys from last abundant in practice and the players are year's team," Meyer said. 'We definitely have eager for kickoff. high expectations, especially after the way Communication on the field is one of the that last season ended." key elements to Bryne's balanced scoring The bitter memory of last year's loss to attack. Last year, 12 Bombers earned a point Alfred on penalty kicks in the Empire 8 tour­ and six tallied.more than five. nament is likely the only negative thing these ~ ';['hat offense is a product oflthaca's stingy players bring to the field. But as senior B.en defense - one that allowed only 10 goals Visnyei said, it's all part of the game. on 208 shots and recorded nine shutouts. "That's how soccer is," he said. "Some.:: The back four is an all-senior cast, times the best team doesn't always wiri. We starring Nick Accomando, Mike Orpin, Pat just have to work harder than the other guy Ouckama and Andy Smith. and that-just means we have to want it more." Ev~n if the Bombers' suffocating defense Maybe the only thing scarier than the ex­ doesn't manage to stop opposing players from perience on the team is the potential. taking shots on goal, Meyer will probably be Among the six returning sophomores is last there for the save at least nine out of 10 times. · year's leading scorer, Glen Palilla, who is Last year, Meyer had 68 saves and a .919 save looking to expand his role on the team. percentage. As the field general, he made sure Palilla scored five goals and accumulat­ the team acted as. a single unit and directed ed 10 points as a freshman. In only his sec­ them to seven shutouts and a 10-1-2 record ond year, Palilla still has room to grow and in games he played. doesn't have to worry about taking on the "He'~ just unbelievable and. so experi­ responsibility given to his older teammates. enced," Palilla said. ''It lifts us when he makes "I just have to fit into the midfield with those great saves." the other guys," Palilla said. If there should be any more needed proof. He added that the juniors and seniors that the Bombers are more than equipped would still probably do most of the talking. for a dominant season, Meyer had four One of the problems last year's team had saves last year in that 1-0 win against St. REBECCA GARDNER/THE ITHACAN was putting opponents away and avoiding sit­ Lawrence-the team that ended the team's SENIOR BEN VISNYEI works around a defender in practice Tuesday. He and· the uations like the one against Alfred, Meyer season in tw.o years ago. Bombers will begin their season Wednesday as they host the Cortland Red Dragons. 26 THE ITHACAN SPORTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 Add/Drop Policy Big Changes for ID · Fall 2004 Express for

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See TCATBUS.COM for details! THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 SPORTS THE ITHACAN zr ---- Laytham named winner Ten inductees announced senior year, he helped both teams set school records in wiJ,\s. He signed with the · Sgorts - of scholar-athlete award for Ithaca's Hall of Fame Chicago White Sox after graduating and · Amanda Laytham '04 was named a The Ithaca College Hall of Fame played shortstop for three years in the , winner of the Robbins Scholar-Athlete named 10 members for its 2004 class of in­ Chicago system. He also has coached high Shotts Award from the East Coast Athletic Con­ ductees. The annual ceremony will take school basketball and football at Glen Cove ference (ECAC). The award honors one place Oct. 1 in the Emerson Suites as part (N.Y.}, where he was Glen Cove's Man of South Hill squad seventh male and one female athlete from each of of Homecoming Weekend. In 35 years, 230 the Year in 1982. three divisions who athletes, coaches and administrators have Ron Gross '90 earned two All-American in Sports Illustrated poll have displayed ex­ made their way to the hall. honors, leading the Bombers to two national The Bomber football team is currently cellence in acade­ This year's inductees are: wrestling championships. His career : i:anked sev~nth in Sports illustrated' s pre­ mics1 athletics and Amy Appler '91 was a two-time nation.al record was 113-41-1, and he finished fifth season poll of Division-ill teams. community service. champion gymnast who set school records in the nation his junior year and runner-up . The-Bombers were 11th in the same poll With a laundry list in the all-around competition, balance ·as a. senior• in the 14 2-pound class. last year, but their 10-3 record and a national of accolades, Laytham beam and floor exercise. Though injuries Gene Monje '64 was a three-sport athlete. tournament bid have moved the Blue and earned seven All­ cut her career to one year, she led the team He played football, ·basketball and baseball Gold up the list. Ithaca advanced to the American honor:; to an ECAC championship while posting before becoming a high school coach and NCAA quarterfinals last season, where they during her career. She three individual win$ at the ~et. college basketball official. He was an All-· fell to Rensselaer 21-16. won five in indoor Cindy Chiola '87 was the first Bomber American in football and· also earned MVP Ithaca falls in at 13th place on track and field, one in gymnast ever to win an ECAC individual honors-in the baseball team's 1962 run at the· d3football.com's poll. The Bombers begin LAYTHAM cross country and one crown in 1985-86. The following :year she College World Series. - ___. play at Butterfield Stadium on Sept. 11 vs. in outdoor track and won two individual titles at the national Cathy Moss '93 was a two-time All­ Buffalo State as they go for their 34th con­ field. In 2002, Laythani recorded her highest championships to becom~ the first nation'al .American who led the Bombers to national secutive winning season. finish, taking 10th place overall at the NCAA champion in school hi.story. <;::hiolq l~d titles in 1990 and 1991 in· women's soccer.. championships. Ithaca to four consecutive ECA~ champi- In· 19~0, she ~cored the game-winning goal ' Laytham was also one of nine athletes onships during ·her tenure. ·· ' <>n a penalty kick to defeat Cortland for the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED to be named a New York State Women's Glen Cook '86 won 15 games as· a program's fi_rst national title. Collegiate Athletic Association Scholar Ath- pitcher for the·Bombers. He went 7-0 a:s a Cheryl Nethaway ~92 earned a school­ DIVISION 111 f OOTBALL , lete last spring and also earned an NCAA junior to lead Ithaca to a national cJ?.ampi­ .record. seven All-American honors in - > postgraduate scholarship. onship. Cook was also the second Bomber . track and field. She ran on Ithaca's first All- 1 PRESEASON POLL · A three-time academ'ic All-American, in history to join Major League· Base,b,~H, '. American .r~lay team and holds seven • 1. Wisconsin La Crosse Lay.tham was only the third Bomber to be earning two victories . f pr the Texas school records in hurdle and relay events. 2. Linfield (Ore.) named to three academic All-American Rangers in 1991. She won 10 state championships and five 3. Mount Union (Ohio) teams. She also. wqn the Iris Carnell Senior Rob D' Alessandro '90 ranks second on ECAC titles. 4. St. John's (Minn.) Athlete ofthe Year Award as the top female the men's swimming and diving team with Bob Ryan ''60 was a quarterback, : 5. Bridgewater (Va.) athlete in the class of 2004. 13 All-American honors. As a sen1or, he punter and safety in football and an out­ 6. Hampden-Sydney (Va.) In .the classroom, Laytham graduated earned honors iri six events: with a top fin­ fieider and· ~afcher as· a b~seball player 7. ITHACA summa cum laude with a major in exercise ish of third in the 200-yard backstroke. His before spending more thap. 30' years as a high .8. Rowan (N.J.) se:ience and minors in c9aching, nutrition time of 1:53.50 in the event still stands as school coach and administrator. He has 9. Hardin-Simmons (Texas) promotion and health. §.he was a member a school record. served as president of the New York State 10. Trinity (Texas) of the Phi Kapp~ ffonor Society and the Duncan Donald '50 was a standout in., Athletic Association and the New York State' Stude ~y.Council. basketball and baseball as a Bomber. In his Athletic Administrators Association......

... Fall 2004 Bomber Schedule Football .. "'-Sept 11 Utica 1 p.m. Sept. 25 Nazareth 1 p.m. Sept. 11 Buffalo State 1 p.m. Sept. 15 Brockport 4p.m. Sept._ 29 at'Utic~ 6p.m. Sept. 18 Hartwick 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Hartwick 1 p:m. Oct6 at Hartwick.... 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at St. John Fisher ., 1 p.m. Sept. 21 Scranton 4p._m. Oct. 9 at RIT noon Oct. 2 Lycoming (Homecoming) 1 p:m; Sept. '?9 at Cortland 7p.m. Oct. 12 Cortland 3p.m. Oct. 9 at Norwich 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Nazareth 1 p.m. Pct,. 16 ·at Vassar ·· 1 p.m. ~ Oct. 16 at Brockport 1.p.m. Oct. 5 at Willia'm Srt:ii.th 4p.m. Oct. 19 On~orita 4p.m. Oct. 23 Utica 1 p.m. ·oct. 9. Houghton 1'p.m. Ocl,23. St. John Fisher 1 p.m. Oct. 30 Springfield 'f p.m, 0qt. ·13 Oheonta 4p.m. Oct. 27 Elmira 3p.m. Nov. 6 at Alfred 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at ~pringfield 1 p.m. Oct. 3Q Willi~m $mith noon Nov. 13 at Cortland_ noon .Oct. 20- at Rochester 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 Empire 8 Semifinal TBA Oct. ~3 at Geneseo 1 p.m. Nov.·p Empire f3 Championship TBA ~en's cross country Oct.. 30 Skidmore 1 p.m.. Sept. 11 at Peterson Invitational 1 p.ni. Women's tennis· (subject to change) Sept. 18 at Fortin Park' lm/itati6nal ,....,,. 11 a.m. .Men'$ soccer · ·Sept. 9 c\t Binghamton 4p.m. Sept. 25 at Hoff~an lr:ivitation~I 11 a.m. Sept. 1 Cortland 5p.m. Sept..10 St. Lawrence 3p.m. Oct. 1 at NCAA Pre-Nationals 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 Stevens Institute of Tech. 1 p.m. Sept. 11 ·Nazareth 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at Le Mayne Invitational noon Sept. 11 Rowan 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at Elmira 4p.m. Oct. 9 at Hamilton .Invitational 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at Brockport 4p.m. Sept 19. at Rochester 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Reif Invitational 4p.m. S~pt. 18 at Nazareth 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Cortland 4p.m. Oct. 23 at Saratoga Invitational 11· a.m. Sept. 25 Rochest~r 3p.m. Sept. 24-26 ITA C~ampionship TBA Nov. 6 at NYSCTC Championship TBA Sept. 28 qt Hamilton ~ 4 p.m ... Sept. 28 at William Smith 4p.m. Nov. 13 at NCAA Atlantic Regional TBA Oct. 2 at Utica 1 p.m. se·pt. 30 Hartwicl< 4p.m. Nov. 20 at NCAA Championship TBA Oct. 3 St. Lawrence 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Oneonta 1 p.m. Oct. 9 RIT 1 p.m. Qct. 9-10 Empire 8 Championship TBA Women's cross country Oct. 12 cit Hobart 4p.m. Sept. 11 at Peterson Invitational 1 p.m. Oct. 16 Alfred 1 p.m. Volleyball Sept. 18 at Fortin Park Invitational 1.1 a.m. Oct. 20 at Elmira 4p.m. $ept. 3~4 at Oneonta Tourney 2 p.m./9 a.m. · Sept. 25 a:t Hoffman lnvitatic;mal 11 a.m. - Oi;:t. 23 St. John Fisher- 11 a.m. Sept. 10-11 ·Bomber Invitational 3 p.m./1 O a.m. Oct. 1 at NCAA Pre-Nationals 4:.30 p.m. O~t. 26 Geneseo 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hartwick 7p.m. Oct. 2 at. Le Moyne Invitational noon Oct. 28 ?t Misericordia . 7p·.m. Sept. 17-18 at RIT To'urney 4 p.m./1 O a.m. Oct. 9 at Hamilton Invitational 11 a.m. Nov-: 3 Empire 8 Semifinal TBA Sept. 21 at Geneseo 7p.m. - Oct. 22 at Reif Invitational 4p.m. Nov. 6 Empire 8 Champibnship Tl3A Sept. 24-25 at Carnegie-Mellon Oct. 23 2-p.m./10 a.m. at Saratoga ·Invitational 11 a.m. Sept. 28 Rochester Nov. 6 ,p.m. at NYSCTC Championship TBA Women's soccer Oct. 1-2 at H9,rtwick'lnv. Nov. 13 7 .p.m)11 :30 a.m. at NCAA Atlantic Regional TBA Sept. 1 Geneseo 3p.m. Oct. 5 Elmira Nov. 20 7p.m. at NCAA Championship• TBA Sept. 4 ~ vs. Clarkson at -SJ. Lawrence TBA Oct. 12 'at Utica. 7 p.m. ~ SeP.t. 5 at St. Lawrence . TBA Oct. 15-16 at .Cal State.l11v. Field hockey .11 a.m./3 p.m. Sept. 1:1 at Eastern Conhectfouf noon Oct. 20 at Oneonta:•- 6_p.m. Sept. 1 Elmira 4~.m. Sept. 1-_2 ~d yv'ellesley/S1rr,mons noon/2:30 Oct. 23-2,4 ..Empira 8 Crossover Tourney T!;3A Sept. 5 College':pf 'NeW .JeFs~y-. 1 p.m. $~pt. 18 at Alfred 1 p.rtj .. , oci. 30-31 .• .NYSWCAA at.Oortfand • , . ,:fBA Sept. 8 at Oswego ·· ' ··, .. ''\ ..~ 4 p.m. Sept. 21 .. Scranton 4 p.m. Nov. 5-a· . "Empire a· Championship (,. . TBA

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