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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. October 1, 2009 The Ithacan Volume 77, Issue 6 House passes bill No money, to expand college aid for students By Michael Fiscella Contributing Writer A bill passed by the House of Rep- no problem resentatives will increase the maxi- mum Pell Grant by hundreds of dol- lars but will change Federal Perkins Loans so that loans will begin accru- Study finds more ing interest while student-lenders are still in school. college students The measure, passed Sept. 17 and use credit cards known as the Stu- dent Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, will oust private by Ashley May all cards except one, which is under her lenders from the Assistant News Editor mother’s name. Two of Portolesi’s cards federal college loan More students are choosing plastic are retail credit cards from Nordstrom’s business and require Cm ha bers said the Pell Grant will over paper this year. This isn’t a checkout- and Macy’s. One is under her name and all schools to switch be increased to bagging question or an anti-green trend the other is under her mother’s, with Por- to the federal Direct $5,550 this year. — it’s about credit. tolesi listed as an authorized user. Loan Program by Junior Alessandra Portolesi, like other According to a Sallie Mae national July 1, 2010. college students, is swiping cards over study published in 2009, 84 percent of Direct Loans are low-interest fed- counting cash. polled undergraduates have at least one eral loans for students and parents During the school year, she said she credit card, compared with 76 percent that help pay for the cost of a student’s rarely keeps cash in her wallet and instead in 2004. education. The lender is the U.S. De- uses her credit card for expenses such as The report said students who used partment of Education — rather than textbooks, Internet and cable. credit cards to pay for direct education a bank or other financial institution. Portolesi, a business administration expenses said they charged an estimat- The bill will now move to the Sen- major with a concentration in manage- ed $2,200 — more than double 2004’s ate where it is expected to pass. ment and minor in economics, uses four average of $942. The most common di- Larry Chambers, director of stu- credit cards. She said one benefit of having rect education expenses are textbooks, dent financial services, said he is not credit available is the convenience. school supplies and commuter costs. convinced the removal of private lend- “Sometimes I don’t have cash, but I Patricia Nash Christel, spokeswoman ers will result in substantial benefits know that I will in a week or two weeks,” for Sallie Mae, said this is the highest num- for students. she said. “The fact that I am able to borrow ber of students using credit cards recorded “Having both direct lending and the money for such a temporary time and pay by Sallie Mae. Stafford Loan programs has fostered it back and not get penalized helps.” competition, enhanced services and illustration by jon white Portolesi is responsible for paying off Seet Credi , page 4 provided students with choice,” Cham- bers said. “With only one lender — the federal government — students will no longer have a choice of a lender.” Chambers said new changes be- College lacks child care options compared with Cornell ing made to the Federal Perkins Loan will leave college students By TAylor Long with more loans that begin accruing Contributing Writer interest immediately. For the fourth year in a row, Cornell Uni- Freshman Adam Melnick said versity has been chosen as one of the 100 best loans that immediately start building U.S. employers for working mothers by Work- interest, often known as unsubsidized ing Mother magazine. loans, make life harder for students. With the addition of Cornell Child Care “We’re not making real money as Center under the management of Bright Ho- undergraduates, so it’s hard to chip rizons Family Solutions, the institution contin- away at what we owe,” Melnick said. ues to strengthen its reputation as one of the “Then when we graduate, the interest most accommodating employers in the area, has already blown our debt through according to Working Mother magazine. the roof.” The care center at Cornell is located on Proponents of the bill, however, campus, with room for 158 children, 48 in- point to the introduction of variable fants, 50 toddlers and 60 preschoolers. interest rates as proposed by the SAF- Joseph Schwartz, public information offi- RA. After college, the lenders’ inter- cer at Cornell, said there are many programs est rates will vary depending on their at Cornell that led to the recognition of Work- financial standing. Individuals with a ing Mother magazine and others that have ac- low-income will not be subjected to knowledged Cornell over the years. higher interest rates. “Cornell tries to have a comfortable work- The Obama administration said ing environment for everyone,” Schwartz said. Carolina Hassett picks up her son, Hanssen, Tuesday afternoon from Cornell Child Care Center. the government will save more than Lynette Chappell-Williams, associate vice Cornell University was voted one of the best employers for working mothers. $80 billion over 10 years and that this Andy Matias/The Ithacan president for workforce diversity and inclusion surplus will be invested in Pell Grants at Cornell, helped develop these programs and for low-income students, commu- continues to invent new ways of meeting the offer the same options for its working parents. Cornell about providing child care assistance nity colleges and early-childhood needs of Cornell families. The most recent Mark Coldren, associate vice president of but Cornell’s size and resources probably allow educational programs. project aims to offer flexible work arrange- the human resources department, said even for such a comprehensive program. In the near Chambers said the bill would in- ments to employees. though the college helps new employees find future, Coldren said he hopes to develop an as- crease the current maximum Pell “This program allows employees to modify nearby day cares for their children and provides sessment to measure the level of faculty inter- Grant from $5,350 to $5,550 during their work hours or to work remotely, such as leave time to new mothers in compliance with est and the feasibility of the program. the 2010-11 school year, and by 2019, from home, which provides for an opportunity the Family Medical Leave Act, he still receives “We need to see what people want now the Pell Grant scholarship should for balancing work opportunities and family,” requests for there to be child care offered at and five years from now,” Coldren said. “It’s grow to $6,900. Chappell-Williams said. the college. Here on South Hill, Ithaca College does not Coldren said the college could learn from See Families, page 4 See AID, page 4

find more. online. www.theithacan.org [Thursday Briefing] 2 The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009 this Nation&World WEEK US talks with Iran about weapons { } Even as they prepare for new talks today with 1 Thursday Iran on its nuclear program, the U.S. and its allies Gerontology Institute Annual are contemplating new and tighter sanctions on Fall Conference, sponsored by Tehran in a clear signal of expectations that the ne- the Division of Interdisciplinary gotiations may again end in failure. Studies, will be held from 8 a.m. The fact that the meeting is taking place at all to 5 p.m. in Emerson Suites. offers some hope, reflecting both sides’ desire to talk, despite a spike in tensions over last week’s rev- 2 Friday elations by Iran that it had been secretly building a new uranium enrichment plant. Rod Serling Conference: Ahead of today’s negotiations, the State De- “Celebrating 50 Years of partment stressed its hope that the session would ‘The Twilight Zone’” will be open the door to more in-depth dialogue about held from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ways Iran could alleviate concerns that its emerg- in Emerson Suites, Phillips ing nuclear program may be secretly developing Hall and Park Hall. nuclear weapons. Shabbat Services will begin If Iran is willing to address the nuclear issues, at 6 p.m. in Muller Chapel. then there likely will be subsequent meetings, Shabbat Dinner will begin at State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said 7:15 p.m. in Terrace Dining Hall. in Washington, D.C. Crowley noted that President Barack Obama has said he intends to take a few months to assess 3 Saturday Iran’s position and consult with U.S. negotiating Rod Serling Conference: partners before deciding what next steps to take. “Celebrating 50 Years of ‘The Pacific tsunami kills thousands Twilight Zone’” will be held Money madness from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Federal disaster officials said “tens of thou- Protestors from “Communities Against Cuts” stage a national march yesterday in Dublin, Ireland, Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall sands” of people on American Samoa and Samoa against the current and proposed cuts to community projects. The Irish government said this treaty is and Park Hall. will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the needed and made a final pitch in support of a referendum on the European Union Lisbon Treaty. South Pacific. Tim McKulka/associated press 4 sunday The Federal Emergency Management Agency was flying into American Samoa with food, water ammunition against the unarmed protesters who in 1989 because of its devastating effect on Habi-Dash Annual 5K Walk/ and repair supplies early yesterday, and officials gathered Monday at a stadium to rally against elephant populations. Before the ban was Run will begin at noon at are anticipating the worst. Administrator Craig military leader Capt. Moussa “Dadis” Camara. enacted, Kenya’s elephant population plum- Butterfield Stadium. Fugate says survivors will need assistance, many of A human rights group said 157 people were meted from 120,000 elephants in 1963 to just Catholic Mass will be held at whom were injured. killed and more than 1,200 were wounded, 12,000 a few decades later. 1 and 9 p.m. in Muller Chapel. At least 99 people were killed after the mag- while the government said 57 died and most of nitude 8.0 quake struck at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday and them were trampled. Banks excused from state bylaws sent giant waves crashing down on the islands. Guinea’s government said it will investigate why Moderate House Democrats are drafting 5 Monday The quake was centered about 120 miles south of troops opened fire at the pro-democracy rally. a proposal that would continue to shield big SexFest, a Residence Hall the islands of Samoa and American Samoa, a U.S. banks from potentially tougher state regulations Association event, will be held territory of 65,000 people. Elephants murdered for ivory trade of credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts. from 7 to 10 p.m. in IC Square. The tsunami, unleashed by a powerful Authorities in Ethiopia and Kenya have seized The plan would differ from President earthquake, flattened Samoan villages and more than 2,600 pounds (1,200 kilograms) of Barack Obama’s proposal to give states a role 7n Wed esday swept cars and people out to sea. bloodstained ivory from about 100 illegally killed in regulating large financial institutions that Survivors fled the waves of water for higher elephants at airports, the head of Kenya’s Wildlife operate nationwide. The lawmakers say it SAB Video Game Tournament ground on the South Pacific islands after the Service said yesterday. would be more practical and less expensive will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in magnitude 8.0 quake struck. Julius Kipng’etich said trained dogs sniffed out not to force the banks to comply with 50 dif- Clark Lounge. a consignment of bloodstained tusks at Kenya’s ferent regulatory regimes. Evensong, a Protestant commu- Troops shoot at unarmed protestors national airport late Tuesday. Another shipment of But their proposal, spearheaded by Rep. nity worship service, will begin Guinea’s military leader banned all gatherings tusks sent by the same individual had been seized Melissa Bean, D-Ill., and discussed at a hear- at 9:30 p.m. in Muller Chapel. and demonstrations, and the United Nations’ top Monday at the airport in Ethiopia’s capital. ing yesterday, isn’t sitting well with consumer human rights official yesterday pressed for an inves- Both shipments were sent as unaccompanied advocates who say banks shouldn’t be allowed A dd your event tigation into a rally in which troops opened fire on luggage to Bangkok. Police have launched an to skirt state regulations if the restrictions 50,000 pro-democracy protesters earlier this week. investigation, and wildlife officials said they will don’t suit them. Drop events for “This U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights continue to patrol the airport with dogs. Week” in the marked box in Navi Pillay condemned the soldiers’ use of live Ivory trade was banned internationally SOURCE: Associated Press The Ithacan office or e-mail Assistant News Editor Ashley May at [email protected] by mayor. She has also taught at Ithaca “Anthropology and Directed Cul- 5 p.m. Monday. College&City College. The Ithaca College Center tural Change: The Case of Iraq,” at for LGBT is sponsoring the event, 7 p.m. Thursday in Textor 103. Corrc e tions Clinics postpone vaccine and Ithaca resident and Civil Rights which is free and open to the public. The presentation will talk availability for residents activist Dorothy Cotton. The topics For more information, visit about the anthropological impli- The Ithacan reported last week The Tompkins County Health discussed will focus on ideas re- www.consultcourtney.com. cations of military intervention. in the story “Clinics offer free Department has postponed flu lated to the arts, social justice and Stevens conducted several proj- care to area locals” that a vaccination clinics scheduled the environment. Professor receives grant ects of anthropological fieldwork membership with the Ithaca through Wednesday because a The conference began in 1990 for Handwerker Gallery and was a Peace Corps volunteer Health Alliance costs $100 a shipment of the flu vaccine has in Santa Fe, N.M., focusing on The Upstate History Alliance in Nigeria. He has also published month. A membership costs not arrived yet. traditional and pioneering meth- awarded Cheryl Kramer, assistant many works in cultural anthro- $100 a year. The following clinics will be ods of farming, conservation, professor of art history and director of pology and African studies. The Ithacan reported last postponed: Lifelong, Groton Cen- progressive politics and green Ithaca College’s Handwerker Gallery, For more information, contact week in the story “Change in ter Village Court, Lansing United medicine. This is the first satellite a $750 GO! Grant from the New York Sue-Je Gage at [email protected]. rock climbing wall hours over- Methodist Church, Varna Com- conference in New York. State Council on the Arts. crowds Fitness Center” that munity Center, Bethel Grove The conference registration The grant will give Kramer the Annual housing meeting semester passes cost $15. Family Center, Danby Federated fee is $35 per day or $90 for all opportunity to attend the 2009 to discuss strategic plan The passes cost $30. Church, Trumansburg Method- three days. Museum Institute at The Saga- The annual meeting of Better It is The Ithacan’s policy to ist Church, Enfield Fire Hall and For conference or volunteer infor- more Resort in the Adirondacks. Housing for Tompkins County correct all errors of fact. Newfield Fire Hall. mation, contact Nancy Jacobson at The focus of this year’s program is Inc. will be open to the public Please contact Ashley May For updates on the rescheduled [email protected]. “Understanding Audiences.” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in at 274-3207. dates, contact the flu hot line at GO! Grants are offered to help the Tompkins County Public Li- 274-6609 or visit www.tompkins-co. Local poet to perform museums and historical societies brary’s Borg Warner Room, at 101 for Coming Out Day event c opy editors org/health/flu/clinics.htm. strengthen and develop their in- E. Green St. Michelle Courtney Berry, local stitutions and communications. Better Housing’s annual report Lara Bonner, Sara Friedman, Mar- Green Bioneer Conference poet and entrepreneur, will be giving For more information, visit and summary of the organization’s garet Moran, Mary Kate Murphy, to be held at the college a performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday www.upstatehistory.org, or con- 2009-11 strategic plan will be distrib- Meg Rindfleisch, Brittany Rose, The annual Bioneers conference, in Textor 101 to celebrate National tact the Upstate History Alliance uted at the meeting. Carly Sitzer and Britany Straley. “We Make Our Future,” will be held Coming Out Day. at [email protected]. BHTC representatives from at Ithaca College from Oct. 16 to 18. Her past performances include the Home Rehabilitation, Home d esign National speakers will be broad- poetry and singing. Anthropologist to speak Repair, Homeownership, Rental cast from California. Ithaca speak- Berry has appeared on “Good about military intervention Properties and Development will Michelle Barrie, Sara Berger, ers will also be featured at the con- Morning America.” She has been a Dr. Phillip Stevens, Jr., asso- be available to answer questions Chris Carlon, Rebecca Hotaling, ference, including Jonathan Todd, member of the Ithaca City Coun- ciate professor of anthropology and take comments. Refresh- Colleen Lowery and Matt Reis. of John Todd Ecological Designs, cil and served as alternate acting from SUNY-Buffalo, will discuss ments will be served. Thursday, October 1, 2009 ne ws The Ithacan 3 Budget committee approves compensation New program By Leah Tedesco aims to create Assistant News Editor Ithaca College’s contribution to full-time conversation faculty and staff retirement plans will be restored retroactively, according to an an- By Sara Friedman nouncement made by President Tom Rochon Contributing writer on Monday. Salaries will also be raised to The Peggy R. Williams Difficult 50 cents above the living wage. Dialogues Symposium, a series The executive committee of the board of that will discuss controversial top- trustees authorized the return of 8.75 percent ics among members of the college to faculty and staff’s TIAA-CREF plan, which community, will begin Wednesday. became effective in yesterday’s paychecks but The first event will focus on won’t be reflected in the accounts for a couple Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations of weeks, Carl Sgrecci, vice president of fi- with a presentation by Marc Ellis, nance and administration, said. director of the Center for Jewish Any full-time staff whose salary is below Studies at Baylor University. Sanford the living wage of $11.11 will be increased by Gutman, professor emeritus of his- 50 cents starting Oct. 16. tory at SUNY-Cortland, will serve Sgrecci said the decision is in response to as respondent. a projected $3.3 million surplus created by the The event is free and open freshman class. to the public and will be held at “We had additional expenses associated 8 p.m. in Emerson Suites. with the additional enrollment, but fortunate- During the summer, Kath- ly the income exceeded the expenses,” Sgrecci leen Rountree, provost and vice said. “We are projecting an excess.” president of academic affairs, Mark Coldren, associate vice president of sent out an e-mail inviting mem- human resources, said Rochon requested the bers of the faculty to be on the budget committee consider a one-time incen- committee of the symposium tive to employees affected by the salary freeze because she wanted everyone to that went into effect this year because of the have input on it. budget cuts. Custodian Angela Long cleans Tuesday evening in the Park School of Communications. The college’s “We wanted to create a place “[There would be a] greater emphasis on peo- contribution to full-time faculty and staff’s TIAA-CREF plan will be restored to 8.75 percent. where we could talk about is- ple at the lower end of the scale,” Coldren said. Andrew Buraczenski/The Ithacan sues that are normally difficult “The goals are to try to reward when you can.” to talk about, like abortion, Rochon said his proposal was not in re- “It will make people more secure financial- cit,” Sgrecci said. “We are still concerned how health care and the Middle sponse to individual complaints. The proposal ly when they get to that point,” she said. our future budgets will unfold, so we are not East,” Rountree said. was made in August to the faculty and staff. Coldren said the money will be retroac- making a continuing commitment by adding it The symposium, named after Based on the higher enrollment and tuition, tively reinstated back to the beginning of the to the base salary until we know more about former president Williams, is sup- the retirement percentage could be restored, fiscal year. the future.” ported by an endowment that was he said. “In a sense it will never have happened,” Donald Lifton, associate professor of man- created by the board of trustees “The TIAA-CREF payment will be a caught- Coldren said. agement, said it’s admirable that the college when Williams retired in 2008. up payment made on Sept. 30,” Rochon said. Coldren said the college wants to make is a living-wage-plus-50-cents payer but the Bashar Hanna, associate “That’s why I wanted the executive committee sure its employees receive more than the liv- one-time bonus is not adequate. provost for academic programs to make a decision before the board meeting ing wage of $11.11 per hour. “Workers earning just over $24,000 annu- and initiatives, helped create if they could.” “[A living wage] is a moving target, and our goal ally need a raise — not a possible one-time the symposium. Hanna said the In reaction to the $2.5 million projected as an employer is to pay more than that,” Coldren bonus to abide yearly increases to their living,” Middle East conflict was cho- deficit last year, the administration asked said. “The adjustment to our entry-level positions is Lifton said. sen as the first topic because the faculty and staff to sacrifice 0.75 per- an ongoing adjustment to their pay, at all the times, Rochon said the unusual swing in the fi- of Williams’ interest in under- cent of their 8.75 percent the college con- it is not going to be a one-time bump.” nancial circumstances between last February standing the Middle East. He tributes to the TIAA-CREF plan. This would As a part of the multi-year financial out- and the budget for this year allowed compen- said the series was named after have saved the college about $500,000. Fac- look, Rochon said he asked the budget com- sation for faculty and staff. Williams because of the former ulty and staff will now be getting that 0.75 mittee to consider making a one-time incen- “Last year we asked employees for a great president’s commitment to ser- percent back. tive payment to employees affected by the deal of sacrifice to make our budget work,” vice to the college. Custodian Angela Long said the salary freeze. Rochon said. “Given the change in our for- “She was a very active sup- return of the 0.75 percent will help her when “We can now consider [the incentive] with- tunes, it only seems appropriate to restore porter of academic freedom and she retires. out it jeopardizing us being back into a defi- those sacrifices.” discourse among faculty and stu- dents,” he said. “She encouraged a dialogue about things that are complicated and complex.” Students fundraise for India Williams said she is excited that the college will be discuss- By Lauren Barber Kelly said the group has leftover ing controversial topics. Staff Writer items that it hopes to sell in other “The campus community will Ithaca College’s Anthropology fundraisers for ADAPT. have the opportunity to continue Club sold handmade crafts from “By the end of the semester we the work of fulfilling one of the India on Monday afternoon, raising want to sell everything we brought highest goals of an institution of $200 to send to a school in Mum- back,” she said. “That’s our goal.” higher education: to be a place that bai, India, that advocates for the Siebold said students at the fund- lives the principles of free inquiry rights of disabled individuals and raiser showed interest in the products and thoughtful discussion, char- low-caste children. and the group’s work. acterized by mutual respect, toler- Able Disabled All People To- “There were several students ance and an informed exchange of gether, an organization based out who want to go themselves and con- ideas and beliefs,” Williams said. of Mumbai, started seven schools tinue what we started,” she said. “It’s Hanna said even though there that specialize in providing quality all very exciting.” will be different viewpoints at the education for disabled children. All the money raised during the symposium, the series will still be ADAPT also works with the gov- fundraiser will go directly to the conducted in an educational and ernment to raise global awareness school in Mumbai. The school will intellectual way and will be devoid about disabled people. decide how to distribute the money. Sophomore Megan Kelly sells crafts from India to sophomore Sierra Shorey of hostilities. Last summer, sophomore Megan Siebold said while she was in on Monday outside Emerson Suites. The Anthropology Club raised $200. “We want people to go away Kelly and senior Hannah Siebold India, she saw ADAPT squeeze Abra Furgerson/The Ithacan from the evening thinking that traveled to Mumbai with two other every penny it could out of we just witnessed a model of students and anthropology profes- donated money. and stranded many children away center in helping out with the cause. how people with different per- sor Denise Nuttall for three weeks “They don’t let anything go to from their families. She began to “[ADAPT is] very grateful that spectives on a topic can engage to participate in a field school with waste,” she said. “It’s nice to give play music for the children, ulti- Ithaca College, the department of in that topic without shout- ADAPT. They spent a week volun- something to people who can re- mately becoming a music teacher Anthropology and specifically the stu- ing and bringing out emotions,” teering with the children, mothers ally use it.” at the school. Nuttall said after dents in the Anthropology Club are so Hanna said. and teachers at an ADAPT school. Nuttall first started talking watching the children smile again, passionate about this,” Nuttall said. Rountree said she hopes the They also worked with the Narika about the cause at the college in she decided to help somehow with Kelly said fundraising for a event will be the beginning of many Shakti, a craft-based program de- 2007. Nuttall, a musician and an music education. The 2007 fund- cause she personally worked with conversations and that people will signed for the mothers of the dis- ethnomusicologist, based her re- raiser Vision and Vibrations at the makes it more tangible and one learn how to have a respectful con- abled or low-caste children who at- search on the tabla — an Indian college raised enough money to worth supporting. versation that is both intellectual tend the school. The group brought percussion instrument — out of supply the ADAPT school with “We know the people, we’ve and informed. back handmade crafts, such as purs- Mumbai. While there, she grew a number of percussion and me- worked with them, we know that “We want to show that colleges es and jewelry, made by the Narika close with the ADAPT cause in lodic musical instruments. what we’re doing is a great cause,” could have intelligent conversations Shakti, which they sold during 2005 after the biggest flood in In- Since then, Nuttall said the An- she said. “We feel connected to with different views,” Rountree said. the fundraiser. dia’s history destroyed its school thropology Club has been front and this cause.” “It does happen.” 4 The Ithacan ne ws Thursday, October 1, 2009 Students prefer paying with credit Bill to create Credit more funding from page 1

“Given what we know about the for education convenience credit cards offer, espe- AID cially as people are using purchases from page 1 online, I would imagine that [credit] will continue to be a prevalent part Pell Grants, which were awarded of [students’] financial habits,” Nash to 1,010 Ithaca College students this Christel said. year, are awarded to undergraduate Michael McCall, professor of students with financial need and do marketing, said students are now us- not need to be paid back. ing credit cards to pay for expenses Freshman Jasper Adams, a Pell partly because they feel better with Grant recipient, said this boost in transactions away from cash. nonreciprocal aid is important. “College students are becom- “It’s not fair that just because you ing more and more comfortable don’t have a lot of money, you can’t using credit,” McCall said. get a good college education,” Adams However, he thinks students in said. “More aid gives everyone an college do not need to have a credit equal chance.” card because if credit is used irre- Adams also said that tuition of up- sponsibly, problems may arise. wards of $45,000 makes many schools Junior Samantha Kaufman has unaffordable for the middle class had a credit card since her senior without financial assistance from an year of high school and charges Sophomore Joe Wilkens hands his credit card to cashier Sara Ford, an Ithaca High School student, to buy grocer- outside source. about five purchases a month. While ies Tuesday afternoon at Wegmans. Wilkens said he signed up for a credit card this summer to build credit history. “That’s a year’s salary for some Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan she now pays off her bills regularly, people,” Adams said. “And then they she said she understands how easy it don’t have any money to spend on is to forget about the bill. can do on colleges campuses. larly benefit from the legislation. through his bank with summer savings anything else.” “Be aware of what you spend The legislation also states that any- “This bill is meant to make the and his current income. He said he has Despite the increase in funding because you don’t want to get one under 21 has to be an authorized cards more accountable to their learned a lot about the billing process for Pell Grants, the bill does create yourself into debt,” Kaufman said. user on a parent’s account or have a users,” Lieberson said. “It’s pro- “It’s teaching me to be punctual other complications. She was once charged a $39 late fee co-signer unless the person can show tecting college students.” about making payments,” Wilkens said. Chambers said it is estimated that and said she learned from her mistake. proof of adequate income. Josh Jones, manager of Young Jones said students should learn the elimination of private lenders will Sallie Mae reported that 82 per- Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D- Adult Programs at the Credit about their credit history. result in the loss of as many as 35,000 cent of polled students carried bal- N.Y., representative of New York Union National Association, said “Credit history is important be- jobs within the student loan indus- ances and incurred finance charges state’s 22nd District — includ- if a student has the financial stabil- cause of a number of factors, not try and that the looming deadline each month. Only 17 percent said ing Ithaca ­— voted for the act. ity to keep up with the balance and only the ability to acquire loans and will create complications for colleges they regularly paid off all cards each Jeff Lieberson, spokesman for the responsibility, a credit card can be financial services later in life, but also scrambling to implement the new Di- month, and another one percent congressman, said the legislation valuable for creating a good credit the ability to get a job,” Jones said. rect Lending Program by July. had parents, a spouse or other fam- will prevent credit card compa- score and for education. He said employers are now look- Eric Maguire, vice president of en- ily members paying the bill. nies from exercising power over “The only real way you are go- ing at past credit reports to see if an rollment management, said a summer The federal government passed credit users. ing to learn [about credit] is by do- applicant is in good standing, espe- deadline could be difficult to meet. the Credit Card Accountability Re- “Credit card companies for too ing it,” Jones said. cially if the employee will be han- “There are a lot of changes that sponsibility and Disclosure Act of long have been taking advantage of Sophomore Joe Wilkens signed dling money at the job. need to be made in the background 2009 last May to help students avoid Americans with tricky gimmicks up for a credit card this summer to McCall said the key to credit concerning software systems and debt through minimizing credit card and exorbitantly high interest rates,” build his credit. He said he thought card use is knowledge. operational procedures,” Maguire companies’’ access to students. Lieberson said. a student card with his bank, HSBC, “You need to learn how to said. “A July deadline would put a CARD limits the amount of He said college students, who usu- would make bill payments easier. use it and how to use it properly,” pretty significant strain not just on advertising credit card companies ally possess little income, will particu- Wilkens pays the credit bills McCall said. Ithaca College, but on institutions in general.” Maguire said he hopes the gov- ernment will extend the deadline by a year in order to give education- Faculty council to discuss child care options al institutions more time to make the transition. Families “The one thing I don’t want to have from page 1 happen is a hiccup in our financial aid system,” Maguire said. “A situa- important to know in advance how many tion [could arise] where the summer faculty members would participate in a arrives, and we need to start accom- similar program.” modating students, and we’re just Cornell offers other options for faculty not ready.” and staff with children. Chappell-Williams The bill will also give $10 billion said the Child Care Grant Subsidy Program for community colleges, $8 billion for has been in existence for more than 10 years. early-childhood programs and $2.55 The grant is meant to offset the costs asso- billion for historically black colleges ciated with child care and is based on the and universities. household income, age of the child and the The number of questions on the Free actual cost of care. The maximum amount Application for Federal Student Aid, com- awarded to any given family is $5,000. Chap- monly known as the FAFSA, will also pell-Williams said a similar program is also be reduced. Students and parents file available to students with children but is the FAFSA every year to determine the managed by the Graduate Student Office amount of financial aid they are eligible and funded through the Provost’s Office. to receive. Lawmakers believe fewer ques- Chappell-Williams said Cornell also of- tions will simplify the process. fers comprehensive Family Services and Members of the faculty council, Judith Pena-Shaff, Claire Gleitman and Gladys Varona-Lacey, attend In addition, any student convicted Child Care Services committees to address a faculty council meeting Aug. 25 in Clark Lounge. The council will discuss child care Tuesday. of selling a controlled substance while work, life and family integration. Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan receiving federal aid would lose aid Brooke Hansen, associate professor of eligibility for two years and a sec- anthropology at the college, said she remem- on them.” mind, and I don’t think it would be appro- ond offense would make the loss of bers struggling to find affordable day care. Coldren said that Cornell’s success in pro- priate to speculate,” Seltzer said. “As far as eligibility indefinite. When her child was young, Hansen said she viding for its faculty gives the college some- we’re concerned, next week is the time we’ll The government will also for- was forced to bring her daughter to work with thing to aspire to. discuss it.” give any federal loans held by stu- her because of the lack of affordable day care. “We know this is something we’d like to do Hansen said the program wouldn’t neces- dent members of the military who Now that her daughter is grown, Hansen will better in the future,” he said. sarily have to be a major financial undertak- are called into active duty during a occasionally look after the 3-year-old daugh- Stan Seltzer, associate professor of math- ing. She envisions a program where college loan period. ter of assistant professor of anthropology ematics and head of the faculty council, said students could watch the children of faculty Even with the increase in Pell Sue-Je Gage, a colleague who now faces the the establishment of a day care center is sug- and staff as part of projects for their major. Grants, Chambers said he is not sure same problem. gested at budget meetings each year but is “If you’re using students who are doing if the SAFRA is the best move for “My technique was ‘She’s just going to have never prioritized. Seltzer said there will be projects to help volunteer to watch the kids, financial aid. to come to school with me,’” Hansen said. “A discussion at the faculty council meeting and the kids are actually doing enriching ac- “I am not convinced that there lot of people on campus bring their kids and next week to determine whether child care tivities as part of the observation of develop- are advantages at the student lev- leave them in their office. They’ll play on the will be given precedence over other issues ment, then it seems like it would be kind of el,” he said. “I have always advo- computer or watch something, or if they’re the college is facing. subsidized in that way,” Hansen said. “All the cated for there to be more than one young we’ll have a colleague keep an eye “I can’t even figure it out in my own parents I know would love that.” lending program.” Thursday, October 1, 2009 Ne ws The Ithacan 5 Officer honored for work After a hit-and-run accident last year, Bruce Holmstock fully recovers By Ashley May of recovery. Assistant News Editor “My goal from the start was to Master Patrol Officer Bruce get back to work,” Holmstock said. Holmstock has a new perspective “I tend to be a creature of habit.” on life after a car struck him while In July, Holmstock received the on the scene of a hit-and-run Frank G. Hammer Kiwanis Club accident in last November. Officer of the Month award, which Holmstock, Master Patrol Of- honors Tompkins County officers ficer Donald Lyke and Patrol Of- once a month, for his overall work ficer Jeffrey at the college. To get to know Austin re- “To have my name included Bruce Holmstock, sponded to a with some people that I hold watch a video h i t- a n d - r u n in very high regard to me was at ithacan.org/ that occurred very humbling and rewarding,” go/09Bruce in front of Ro- Holmstock said. gan’s Corner Bruce John, president of the on Danby Road. While his col- Ithaca and Cayuga Kiwanis Club, leagues attended to the victim, a said the award is meant to recog- student, Holmstock directed traf- nize exceptional officers nominat- Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock sits in his car Monday afternoon outside the Office of Public Safety. Holm- fic around the scene. ed by their department. stock has worked at the college for 15 years and won the Kiwanis Club Officer of the Month award in July. Holmstock was motioning traf- “We aren’t really looking for Charlotte Kramer /The Ithacan fic toward the college when an unex- the average police officer, but the pected vehicle came down the road. outstanding one,” John said. After graduation, Holmstock the wedding during his recovery, home recovery. Looking at the accident, the car did Sergeant Ronald Hart nomi- worked several jobs before finding law the experience only strengthened “It was almost six months to the day not notice Holmstock in the road and nated Holmstock for the award enforcement, including working as a his relationship with Dee. He said from the accident to my first day back hit him at a speed of about 35 mph. and said Holmstock’s overall com- bartender, wedding photographer and she stood by his side from the ac- at work,” he said. “That seemed like six “I remember turning my head and mitment to his work at the college manager of Ithaca Photos. cident to the recovery. years. I had never been away from work seeing headlights to the side,” Holm- made him a qualified candidate. When speaking with the sher- “It spoke volumes about her that long.” stock said. “My next recollection is I’m “Bruce is very dedicated to this iff of Tioga County over lunch character,” Holmstock said. Hart said not only is Holm- laying on a backboard.” area of law enforcement,” Hart said. one day, he decided to work as a Holmstock stayed with Dee stock an outstanding worker, but His left ankle, right wrist and “This is really where his heart lies.” part-time volunteer dispatcher for during his recovery and said she also a friend. The two have vaca- arm were broken, along with oth- Holmstock, 56, has worked Tioga County. He said that once nursed him back to health. tioned together and frequently er minor injuries. for Ithaca College’s Office of he was exposed to law enforce- Holmstock and Dee just re- take trips out on their boats. After almost four hours of sur- Public Safety for about 15 years ment, he realized that he wanted turned from their honeymoon in Hart said Holmstock is gery at Robert Packer Hospital in but did not always envision his to make it a full-time career. Maine. They were married during popular with co-workers and stu- Sayre, Pa., Holmstock woke with life in law enforcement, he said. After the accident, getting the summer aboard the Columbia dents and frequently conducts the a new role to play — patient. In- In high school, he decided to back to his career was not his only on Cayuga Lake. drug and alcohol presentations at stead of calls from the dispatcher, become a radio DJ. He attended motivation. He and his now-wife Holmstock said Dee sup- the school. he received calls from doctors Corning Community College for Dee Holmstock were planning an ported him during his two weeks “He’s just one of those guys and physical therapists. Instead two years and graduated from upcoming wedding. at the Rehabilitation Center at that everybody likes,” Hart said. of serving others, others served SUNY-Oswego in 1974 with a While Holmstock said he was Binghamton General Hospi- “He is probably one of the nicest him. He said he assumed a life broadcasting degree. initially worried about plans for tal and about two months of guys I know.” 6 The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009 Thursday, October 1, 2009 ne ws The Ithacan 7 New rabbi avid to work at college

Rabbi Daniel Grodnitzky is the newest University, where Rabbi Eli Silberstein has been addition to the staff of the Kosher Kitchen, running a Jewish outreach organization for located in the Terraces Dining Hall, where about 25 years. … I called him and said, “We’re he serves as the mashgiach, kosher su- looking to do some outreach,” and he said that pervisor, of the kitchen. Grodnitzky and Ithaca College was a place that could really use a his wife, Reuvena Leah, recently moved young couple. to Ithaca with their 1-year-old son. The couple hold weekly Shabbat dinners, host LO: How can students reach you or find out “Jewish Jam Nights” and run classes such more about attending a Shabbat dinner? as Women in Judaism and Kabbala 101 at their home in Ithaca. He said he hopes to es- DG: We have a Facebook group, which has tablish an official Chabad Jewish Center at about 78 members. Every event we are hold- Ithaca College. ing, we post it on Facebook. My phone num- Contributing writer Lily Oberman spoke ber is on there, and my wife’s. We’re also try- with Grodnitzky about adjusting to Ithaca ing to get student club recognition because we and combining the religious communities of have a handful of students who are very dedi- the college and Cornell University. cated to fostering Jewish community and to our organization. We hope once that happens Lily Oberman: Did you and your wife always we can officially have events and use college want to work with college students? facilities. But for now it’s a great start.

Daniel Grodnitzky: We really did. I was study- LO: Have students from both colleges shown up ing in Brooklyn to get my rabbinic ordination, to the events that you have held? and then it was like, “Well, what do you do next?” You have to go out in the world and make DG: [Combining the college’s and Cornell’s Jew- a difference. And we just felt that the greatest ish communities] is a large goal of ours. Once a difference we can make is on a college campus month we want to bring Ithaca College students because we really understand what the needs over to the Cornell Chabad House for a huge, of the people are. We can relate to college stu- festive meal and Shabbat service. … If you com- dents [because] we’re young. … We have this bine these two campuses, there’s something like relationship of being somewhat of peers, but 5,000 Jews. Five thousand Jews in such a small also being mentors. town. That’s just something that’s waiting to be tapped into. LO: When did you move to Ithaca? LO: How have you adjusted to living in the DG: We moved to Ithaca at the end of June. We Ithaca community so far? were living in Brooklyn, and our lease ended. The first couple of months were like a summer DG: The true adjustment will come when the getaway. It’s so beautiful up here. We were just winter comes. [My wife and I] feel very comfort- getting to know the area and started to meet able here. It’s a very friendly community. Col- a couple of students who were around over lege students in general are always looking to the summer and were already involved with meet people. The college is an open place where JuniorFeel Hayden the Eager singsmusic while seniors Bryan Davis and Daniel Barker play the bongos Chabad. I was hired by the head rabbi who over- people are looking to befriend and find things with the band Beat the Grid at the first Earthdance festival Saturday at Level Green’s sees the kitchen, and that’s how [my wife and I] to do, so it makes it a lot easier for what we’re farm. The event aimed to promote worldwide peace through music and dance. are providing for ourselves here. I’m also work- trying to do, which is cultivate relationships Matt Rigby/The Ithacan ing at the Roitman Chabad Center at Cornell with people. 8 The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009 Thursday, October 1, 2009 Ne ws The Ithacan 9 Progressive radio show broadcasts live at college

By Kari Beal issues as other candidates.” Contributing Writer Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was Ithaca College hosted Progres- the first guest speaker to be inter- sive Talk WNYY Radio’s “The Hart- viewed on the air. Hartmann and mann Program” with Thom Hart- the audience asked Sanders ques- mann in front of a full crowd Friday tions about domestic issues includ- in Emerson Suites Friday. ing health care, the Single Payer Bill, The event was free for stu- the Glass-Steagall Act, distribution dents, faculty and staff, but tick- of wealth and rights of corporations ets were required. Cayuga Radio versus rights of individuals. Group, which channels the radio Freshman Meghan Dailey said she show on WNYY, and the Roy H. was interested in Sanders’ responses Park School of Communications to questions about health care. sponsored the event. “I learned that health care is About 440 people attended going to cost a lot of money, and the three-hour live radio show. the Senate doesn’t care about cut- Connie Fairfax-Ozmun, direc- ting taxes,” Dailey said. tor of marketing and promo- Daily said she was particularly tions for WNYY, said she was interested in the senator’s ideas Radio host Thom Hartmann talks to blogger Mark Finkelstein of NewsBusters.org on Friday afternoon in surprised by the community’s about energy. Emerson Suites. More than 400 people attended the three-hour live broadcast show. enthusiastic response. “[Solar panels] could sustain Courtesy of Christine Estevez and Emoke Bebiak “I was amazed at how fast tickets enough [energy] to prevent wars like were sold online,” Fairfax-Ozmun said. the current one in the Middle East,” of certain businesses. for discussion,” Gofman said. awards news stories not found Fairfax-Ozmun said not only Sanders said. “Is taking care of a house more Junior Meghan Malone said she through the mainstream media. locals attended the event, but also Sanders explained how the important than taking care of our was glad she came to see Hartmann Hartmann’s work focuses on people from as far away as Pennsyl- more power and freedom the bodies?” Hartmann said. because he brings an unbiased per- the idea that cultural change be- vania and Connecticut. wealthy have, the wealthier they Ithaca resident Joseph Wet- spective to his show. gins with the ideas of progressive Talkers Magazine named Hart- become. He said that the Ameri- more said he regularly listens to “[Hartmann] brings in people people. Hartmann said an idea mann the tenth most important talk can people need to re-regulate Hartmann’s radio talk shows. that don’t have the same view- that reaches a mass audience can show host in America and the No. 1 Wall Street thinking. “I like how he is very factual- point as him but, at the same time, be powerful. most important progressive talk show The issue of health care was based,” Wetmore said. “He bases respects what they have to say,” “When stories change, the host in America in its “Heavy Hun- debated again when “Right Angle” more on facts than opinion.” Malone said. world changes,” Hartmann said. dred” ranking. Geoff Dunn, news and talk show host, Mark Finkelstein, Freshman David Gofman, a At the event, Hartmann was After listening to the event, program director of Progressive Talk came on the air. Hartmann ana- television radio major, said he selling and autographing his most Wetmore said Hartmann is a great WNYY, helped organize the event and lyzed how the U.S. government came to the event because he was recent book “Threshold: The Cri- radio host. has worked with Hartmann for more appears to view home insurance interested in radio and wants to sis of Western Culture.” It is a part “There are a few positions than four years. as more important than health get involved in politics. He said of a series of books that Hart- Thom Hartmann has that I “Hartmann is a great spokes- care. Government home insur- he enjoyed listening to the discus- mann has written. He is a New wouldn’t agree with,” Wetmore person for the progressive com- ance guarantees protection on a sions about domestic issues. York Times best-selling author. He said. “But overall he is one of munity,” Dunn said. “He doesn’t person’s house, while health care “I really like how Thom Hart- is also a four-time winner of the the best talk show hosts I have care as much about controversy is only guaranteed for employees mann brings up both sides of issues Project Censored Award, which ever heard.” 10 The Ithacan Opo ini n Thursday, October 1, 2009 editorials Discovering Rod Serling Conference to celebrate 50th anniversary of “The Twilight Zone” gives students a chance to learn about writer’s legacy urrent students at Ithaca College weren’t even born when “The Twilight Zone” aired in the early ’60s. Few students likely know Cmuch about it or that its executive producer and screenwriter, Rod Serling, taught at the college and grew up in the area. After five seasons of the show, six Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe, Serling retired from television and began teaching at the college in 1967 until his death in 1975. The college has held two previous conferences dedicated to Serling and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first episode with conference sessions, discussions and other activities starting Friday. Serling was an influential figure not only in science fiction, but also in the early decades of television and screenwriting. He was an important voice in the Golden Age of Television — a time when television was new and programs like “The Twilight Zone” dominated. The show went beyond the paranormal and futuristic to tackle themes such as war, racism and Cold War hysteria when few others were doing so. Students at the college are fortunate to have such a prestigious former faculty member, and today, students are lucky that the legacy of Serling survives. Regardless of major, students should con- sider learning more about the influence of Serling your letters on television, storytelling and the college. Oppor- I srael often criticized on campus true dialogue take place and not just the A workshop teaching to identify hate tunities like the 50th anniversary of the show do Thank you, Michael Smith, assistant usual trashing of a noble, but flawed, and slander would better equip attend- not come again. Students are urged to attend the professor of history, for your letter in effort to build a decent society in that ing students with how to defend public events sponsored by the college. last week’s Ithacan about Hillel’s part of the world. themselves in the eyes of hatred and In the words of Serling himself, “Next stop, the anti-Semitism workshop. Michael Faber how to better support other com- Twilight Zone.” It is quite true that much criticism Hillel Director and Jewish Chaplain munities that may undergo similarly of Israel’s policies is legitimate. Not hurtful and harmful scrutiny. Perhaps even Israelis dispute that, and they are, C ritique of Israel not anti-Semitism this would be a better time than any to no trespassing in fact, its loudest critics. It is equally Neither the workshop run by the teach our students and faculty how to true that many forms of criticism of Anti-Defamation League nor the article advocate for one another rather than City should take full responsibility Israel are thinly disguised anti-Semitic in The Ithacan covering that workshop our routine actions of demonization. to deal with homelessness in the Jungle riffs, and — along with straight-ahead equated a critique of Israeli policies to Critique and hate take very different Holocaust denial and other forms of acts of anti-Semitism. Israel supporters forms, and perhaps it is time for us to esidents of the Jungle — a small community purely anti-Semitic propaganda — this on this campus as well as Israelis them- learn to distinguish between the two. that houses Ithaca’s homeless in the West is what was covered in the workshop. selves can be some of Israel’s biggest Molly Wernick End — are in limbo right now, waiting to There was no attempt to mislead critics. That being said, criticizing Is- Hillel Program Intern Rhear if they will lose the place they call home. anybody, although perhaps The Ithacan raeli action and policy is very welcome, LETTERP OLICY The City of Ithaca Building Department filed article itself may have left a mistaken but very different than demonizing, several violations against residents of the Jungle. impression. It is completely disingenu- denigrating and delegitimizing Israel The Ithacan welcomes correspon- dence from all readers. Please After, the city determined the property was owned ous to think that there is an effort to and its very right to exist. It is the latter by railroad company, Norfolk Southern Corp. The include your name, graduation year, stifle criticism of Israel on this campus that we too often experience on this organizational or college title/posi- company was told to push residents off the land, or anywhere else. In fact, all one hears campus, leaving members of the Ithaca tion and phone number. Letters must according to a Norfolk Southern spokesman, but no at Ithaca College is criticism of Israel in College community feeling person- be 250 words or less. The Ithacan residents left the Jungle despite the railroad com- the classroom, on WICB radio, in pub- ally attacked. Israel supporters on this reserves the right to edit letters for pany posting signs that residents were trespassing. lications, lectures and presentations. campus have been, and continue to be, length, clarity and taste. All letters must be received by 5 p.m. the Even though both the city and the railroad What are actually being stifled are ef- publicly harassed and verbally attacked Monday before publication. All letters company own pieces of the land, the city should have forts to present a more balanced picture by both students and faculty, creating a been taking proactive measures to address the issue. must be signed, submitted in writing of the situation in the Middle East. truly unsafe learning environment and and either e-mailed to ithacan@ The city’s homeless are not a problem of the railroad I, for one, would like to finally see a campus atmosphere. ithaca.edu or delivered to Park 269. company, but of the city government. Residents have lived there for more than 70 years without being shut down and now, all of a sudden, the city is demanding they leave the area. It is irresponsible on the part of the city to not offer residents of the Jungle a safe and viable alternative housing option. The city said it is now plan- ning to work with social agencies to relocate residents in an effort to address the problem, but it should have been working with these agencies from the beginning. City officials need to create a finite, official plan for relocating residents as soon as possible. Discussion about what to do about residents and the area must Speak your mind. occur in order to make relocation humane and less Write a letter to the editor [email protected] burdensome for all parties involved. Back-and-forth 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 between the government and railroad is unproductive — especially when people are waiting to see if they’ll have homes.

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little College must move beyond diversity rhetoric fish, he last time Ithaca College attempted to big address the issue of “diversity,” it created pond the Diversity Task Force in 2004, which Lilly miller cameT up with four goals: increase the diversity of the college population; retain people from these under- represented groups; create Don’t blame a campus environment that accepts, reflects and celebrates the freshman diversity; and collaborate with off-campus communities to s a freshman, I live with advance diversity. Diversity the added burden of not in the task force’s estimation making “typical freshman had something to do with Ma tt connolly Amistakes,” or being “that fresh- “age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual man.” My three main extracur- orientation, physical ability and religious belief.” ricular activities are the Student I’m not sure which goals have been met, but with Government Association, VIC over-enrollment there are certainly more people Radio and The Ithacan, all of on campus with different ages, races, genders, which seem to be populated by ethnicities, sexual orientations, physical abilities and Ebony Brown ’07 and President Emeritus Peggy Williams rally at the Free Speech Rock after racial upperclassmen. And me. religious beliefs. incidents occurred on campus April 14, 2005. Williams created the Diversity Task Force in 2004. Sometimes I’ll be sitting in the But, as President Tom Rochon said, “diversity is flo/i e ph to the Ithacan same room as other members and an issue where there can always be more done.” The I’ll hear them say, “These freshmen 2004 task force made several recommendations, ways of approaching knowledge together creates it has disadvantaged students of different races, need to start doing what they’re which include, among others, instating a diversity a stronger classroom and deepens the possibility sexual orientations, genders and physical ability, supposed to.” I immediately pat requirement, creating a yearly survey to assess the of learning. Courses that had never addressed it never has had to acknowledge the problem my surroundings and try to make social climate on campus, working to develop diver- the history, culture and ways of knowing peoples diversity sought to remedy. myself look useful, hoping that sity in the curriculum and accommodating different of color could diversify and improve the kind of The lack of definition for “diversity” allowed us they’re not referring to me. styles of learning. However, few of those recom- education they delivered. Colleges that previously to carry it to its natural conclusion: We all have DJing for VIC, I am by myself mendations have been implemented. Furthermore, excluded, or disadvantaged, certain groups could different backgrounds, and different life experi- in the studio for hours at a time, we have no working definition of diversity, and the move toward “diversity” through their inclusion. ences have landed us where we are today. This completely alone, so it’s the per- plan now is to develop a “strategic plan.” I think Promoting diversity creates a way to address the isn’t startling, nor does it give us much of a clue fect time to make some of those we’re entering shaky territory when we start using effects of racism, classism, homophobia and as to what we should do with this information. quintessential freshman mistakes. words with meanings we don’t know. sexism without addressing those issues directly. How were these differences produced? Are there Automation is a playlist that Diversity, a concept which was developed in Why must specific attention be paid to similarities in different life experiences? What do gets turned on when no DJ is the wake of the Civil Rights movement, created retaining “underrepresented groups” and creat- these similarities and differences ultimately mean working to prevent dead air — a a positive awareness where it had not existed ing a campus that accepts diversity? Supporting about our society? mortal sin in radio. Recently, there — for the incorporation of people of color into students should be a given on a college campus, The college can move beyond rhetorical plays has been a lot of dead air and no education. The pro-diversity argument, of course, whether that means supporting student clubs to actually identify what problems exist on the known culprit. Obviously it’s is framed as a benefit for all people: Exposure that celebrate a given culture or making classes campus. If we continue to create plans, goals and assumed a freshman is to blame. to different races and cultures will prepare a accessible to students with disabilities. However, strategies, when will we actually get to work? “You have to turn on auto- white student for encountering life in an ever- we should be asking what in the college makes mation tonight,” the DJ before globalizing world. Diversity calls on the idea that promoting diversity necessary. Since the college Matt Connolly is a junior writing major. E-mail me said last week. bringing students with different backgrounds and never has had to confront the various ways that him at [email protected]. “Um, OK,” I managed to let out. I hadn’t started automation before, so naturally I never paid Guest commentary attention when it was explained. I spent my entire shift nervous I would mess it up. Not knowing Student organization promotes drug policy reforms what to do, I started pacing and texted my boss. “I set up automation, but there tudents for a Sensible Drug on hemp paper. Local legisla- might be a few hours of dead air. Policy is a grass roots organi- tion similar to this can help put Just letting you know.” zation that started in 1998 as pressure on the state and federal I was done for. My short tenure Sa result of an government to allow farmers to at Ithaca College was over before amendment to grow this highly sustainable multi- my first Cortaca. the Higher Edu- faceted crop in the United States. Sensing I was still nervous, the cation Act. The SSDP is a way for students to next day my boss assured me that amendment make a difference. Every other year I was not in trouble. stated that there is a national SSDP conference I tend to have minor melt- students with held in Washington, D.C. SSDP downs for insignificant events out minor drug members go to Congress to lobby and of fear of being labeled “the stupid convictions Gretchen inform their representatives on how freshman.” In SGA, there have would lose their Duerr they feel about the current drug poli- been many times they assume I federal financial cies. Right now, the United States has know more than I actually do. aid. No other crime, violent or not, 5 percent of the world’s population “I may or may not be trapped warrants the loss of a student’s fed- and 25 percent of the world’s prison- in an elevator,” I said, as SGA Presi- eral financial aid. Until recently, this ers. Many of them are imprisoned dent Jeff Goodwin answered his amendment disenfranchised more From left, sophomore Rachel Maine and senior Gretchen Duerr, president for drug related, nonviolent crimes. phone. I had been stuck in Campus than 200,000 college students. of Students for a Sensible Drug Policy, meet Tuesday in Williams Hall. To these people, going to jail is what Center with a cart forever, but it Thanks largely to the efforts of P raTRick Ba nes/The Ithacan ruins their lives — not the drugs for was still week one of my job, and I SSDP chapters across the nation, the which they were arrested. Organiza- didn’t want to look stupid. act has been amended and much conferences throughout the year. The feel it is of the utmost importance to tions like SSDP are fighting to end the When the door opened, he was of the wording has been removed. Drug Policy Alliance’s biannual have it as an official college policy. drug war. The so-called war on drugs laughing at me, still on the line. There are more than 250 SSDP chap- conference will be held in November Lastly, we plan on shedding drains public funds and wastes law Looking stupid had come and gone ters nationwide. As of this semester in Albuquerque, N.M. light on the environmental conse- enforcement’s resources while doing when I learned that I needed a key Ithaca College is one of them. Our chapter is also working to- quences of the drug war by work- more harm to society than good. We to work this elevator of death. One of our main goals this year is ward making solid change to policy ing with the Ithaca City Council wish to educate the public so that Rookie mistake. to educate the general public about on and off campus. We hope to get to get a nonbinding resolution they can make informed decisions. It My journey wasn’t over when the dangers of the drug war and how a Good Samaritan Policy passed on passed in support of the legaliza- is time to move past the ignorance of within ten minutes I found myself it negatively affects everyone. We campus. This policy would help to tion of farming industrial hemp. “Just Say No” to a future where edu- outside with no way of moving the plan on screening drug war docu- alleviate worries students may have If successful, the resolution will cated adults have the right to make cart down the steps. Not wanting mentaries during the semester. We when deciding on whether or not state that the city of Ithaca sup- their own decisions. to call Jeff, I did what I do best. I hope to bring drug policy reform they, or a friend, need medical at- ports the legalization of industrial found the biggest boy to help. experts to the college to take part tention while drinking underage or hemp. It is physically impossible to The college’s Students for a Sensible It wasn’t the first time I made in panels for students to attend. We partaking in the use of illicit drugs. use hemp as a recreational drug. Drug Policy chapter meets at 9 p.m. a mistake, and it won’t be the last, are currently working on bringing The policy would grant all parties Hemp is, however, very useful in every Tuesday in Williams 222. but I cringe a little before each time a medical marijuana information involved legal amnesty if they de- practically every other form of I tell an upperclassman that it was seminar to campus, including a “how cided to call for medical assistance. industry from nutrition to paper Gretchen Duerr is a senior English I, the freshman, who messed up. to get involved” workshop. Students Though this is already the general to biodegradable plastics. For major and president and founder of also have the opportunity to attend practice of the college’s police, we example, Ithaca Hours are printed SSDP. E-mail her at [email protected]. L illy Miller is a freshman journalism major. E-mail her at All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Elizabeth Sile at 274-3208. [email protected]. 12 The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009 Thursday, October 1, 2009 accent The Ithacan 13

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PHOTO COURTESY OF c. hadley smith TheIthaca College celebratesTwilight Rod Serling’s television achievementsZone

BY Meredith maresco contributing writer In the hallways of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, students catch up on the most recent episode of “Supernatural.” Program Guide “Did you watch last night’s episode?” Friday SATURDAY and “Did you see the way Ruby tricked 2 to 3:15 p.m. SURVIVING 9 to 10:15 a.m. DIVINING ROD: Sam? She was awesome!” “THE TWILIGHT ZONE:” AN ILLUMINATION AND “THE Students recount last night’s para- ALTERNATE REALITY WITH TWILIGHT ZONE” EXPERIENCE normal-filled episode as they walk to ALTERNATE RULES class, passing a 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. SERLING “THE TWILIGHT ZONE” glass display case TO SIMPSON GRAPHIC NOVELS glittering in the View an audio slideshow of the light, without 8 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 8:30 p.m. “THE TWILIGHT Rod Serling archivist GEORGE CLAYTON JOHNSON ZONE” MARATHON even realizing at theithacan.org/ that the man go/09twilight. More events are listed at www.ithaca.edu. honored within the case was responsible for much of the way horror and science fiction shows, like the popular show “Supernatural,” are represented today. Tomorrow, Ithaca College will kick off the 50th anniversary of Rod Serling’s “The Twilight Zone” with the Rod Ser- ling Conference, a two-day event spon- ling’s, said she hopes those who attend anybody you care about who’s going to ter. Though Heffner didn’t have a class sored by the Park School. the conference find inspiration in what die in it? Serling took that and made with Serling, he said he followed “The Edward Rod Serling was born in Serling did and how he achieved success. such personal stories.” Twilight Zone” series avidly, and it in- Syracuse, N.Y., in 1924 and was raised “Today in a lot of media we rely a Freshman Wade Thomas Ferrari, a fluenced his later work. in Binghamton, N.Y. He attended An- lot on the wonderful special effects that cinema and photography major, said “Rod Serling’s narrative and his tioch College in Ohio after serving in can be achieved to gain impact and at- some students don’t know much about method of telling stories has influenced the Army during World War II. In 1956, tention,” she said. “Rod was able to do it Serling. They can only connect “The everything I’ve done,” he said. “And he wrote the script for “Requiem for a primarily with words in really a very low- Twilight Zone” with him. certainly his name is one that definite- Heavyweight,” a story about a former tech kind of industry at that point.” George Clayton Johnson, the keynote ly has come up multiple times in ‘Saw’ boxer getting back into the ring. Later, Junior David Reynolds, a television speaker for the conference and a script- story meetings.” in 1959, Serling produced his most fa- and radio major, said he admires Serling’s writer for several “The Twilight Zone” Heffner said Serling was at the mous work “The Twilight Zone.” Then, ability to create new and interesting sto- episodes, said Serling had a kind heart. forefront of the television industry in 1967, he went on to teach a specialty ries that were more personal than other “The thing about Rod was he was a and a revolutionary of the time. course at the college focused on dra- shows at the time. class act,” Johnson said. “He stood for the “He was a major shaping form matic writing. He taught until 1975 “It wasn’t about sci-fi,” he said. “It classic virtues. He would stop to help the [for] television,” he said. “I think when he died of a heart attack. was about the people in it, and it was old lady across the street. And he would some of the most classic television Diane Gayeski, interim dean of the about their reactions. Who cares about defend his right to freedom of speech was his responsibility.” Park School and a former student of Ser- the end of the world if you don’t know even though he got in trouble for it.” Johnson said Serling inspired him to Carol Serling, Serling’s wife, said her look beyond reality and use a little imagi- husband really cared about the medium. nation in his writing. She said he believed it was there not only “The idea is that these kinds of to entertain people, but also to educate. stories all seem to be very realistic “I don’t think he realized the impact dramas with one small element of the and the fact that some of his work is still imaginary attached to them,” he said. out there 50 years later,” she said. “I think “That is sort of his format, the real he would be very surprised.” world with a touch of strange.” Carol said her husband used the “The Heffner said he thinks Serling’s Twilight Zone” as a vehicle to address place in history is important in the TV contemporary issues. world. Serling came into being in tele- “If somebody was a Martian speak- vision at a time when television itself ing, they could say the kinds of things was in its infancy, Heffner said. he wanted to get out there, and he re- “Nobody really knew what television ally wanted to deal with social issues,” was at that point in time, and I think, as she said. “He had a lot of problems a whole, it was a much more intellectual with network censors and sponsors, medium than it is now,” Heffner said. “I which is why in a sense, he escaped don’t know that Rod Serling could do in into ‘The Twilight Zone,’ because he today’s world what he did in the ’60s in could say what he wanted to.” its heyday. Potentially a lot of the things Dan Heffner ’78, producer of the he did would be seen as art films or PBS From left, former professors Ronald Nicoson, Rod Serling and John Keshishoglou “Saw” franchise, was a freshman broadcasts or nonmainstream work. talk after a lecture given by Serling on Oct. 19, 1967, at the college. when Serling taught his final semes- And that is upsetting.” Courtesy of c. hadley smith [accentuate] 14 The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009

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The entertainment industry’s lust for vam- pires keeps viewers thirsty for more. Staff Writer Anne Gould Northgraves separates the successful spine-tingling vamps from the horrendous bloodsuckers. Hot True Blood The HBO series may have wrapped up its second season, but its addictive allure still remains. The vampires are appropriately menacing — they sneak around with super speed and eviscerate humans with relish. Thrills and chills are a key aspect of what makes “True Blood” one of the best vampire-themed pieces of entertainment. Telling the story of a Louisiana town where vam- pires have exposed themselves because of the production of a blood substitute, “True Blood” also presents allegories SeniorsLend Christopher me Lee anda tenor Robert Dietz perform during the Block I Ithacappella concert Friday in Emerson Suites. Known for its for social prejudices and sports a sexy, a cappella renditions of classic and contemporary music, the group drew many students to Phillips Hall for the performance. smoldering cast. Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan Lukewarm The Vampire Diaries hot The CW’s new show “The Vampire Dia- Hollywood hunks play to packed ries,” inspired by a book series, is much seats in new broadway show dates tamer than its edgy HBO counterpart. omg! However, there is promise in the flirta- tiousness of the two stars, high schooler A growing trend on the Great White Way is to cast leading film actors thursday Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and vampire and actresses in headlining roles. Stars like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Spiritual Rez, a Boston Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). The Jerry Springer and Usher have all brought their talents to Manhattan. Music Award-winning reggae devilish demeanor of Stefan’s human- More recently, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig took to the stage in the and funk-rock band, will killing brother (Ian Somerhalder) and the new comedy “A Steady Rain” by Keith perform at 9 p.m. at Cast- deep, black eyes of the vampires add a Huff, which opened Sept. 10. Though aways on Inlet Island. The Pink Ribbon Ball, a dimension of horror to this scintillating the play is relatively new to the Ameri- semiformal dance to raise show. With time, the teen drama could can theater scene, these two studs money for breast cancer turn into a classic vampire tale. had no problem filling seats and research, will run from getting theatergoers excited 7 to 11:30 p.m. in Emerson Not to see good ... theater. Suites in Campus Center. The Twilight Series — Aaron Edwards Admission is $3 and donations will be accepted. The multimillion dollar franchise may seem hot to hordes of teen girls, but the lackluster film feels as cold and friday dead as the vampires it portrays. Above Ground, a modern and There is little chemistry between Awkward aunts and quirky classic rock band, will perform Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) — of the from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Haunt who looks like he is constantly smell- cousins get a shot at the off Route 13. Admission is free. ing rotten fish — and his love, Bella, blog spotlight on hilarious blog U-Melt, a New York City-based played by Kristen Stewart. And no week quartet, will perform at 9 p.m. at Castaways on Inlet Island. self-respecting vampire ought to glitter There’s always one Christmas card with someone Admission is $9. in the sunlight. The latest film in the whose eyes are shut or someone with terrible hair. series, “New Moon,” will be focus- But the average family photo is generally ing less on vampires and more on not as awkward as the ones saturday werewolves, so this next installment posted on the “Awkward Fam- David Solid Gould and should have more sexy bark and less ily Photos” blog. Here, fami- the Temple Rockers, a chilling bite. lies who are just a little too ten-piece roots-reggae band, close for comfort — groups will perform at 9 p.m. at with kittens and guns, sisters Castaways on Inlet Island. with teenage angst and broth- Admission is $8. Cayuga DanceSport ers with matching mustaches Challenge, a ballroom dancing — come to share their hilarious competition sponsored by the photos for others’ enjoyment. Ithaca College Ballroom Dance — Alexandra Palombo Club and Cornell University’s DanceSport Team, will run from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Ben Light Gymnasium in the Hill Center. Admission is free. quoteunquote sunday Ahh Sunday. Finally a day off ... At least vamps are Soul Power, a movie docu- mentary about the music supposed to have dark circles under their eyes. festival “Zaire ’74,” will be shown at 7:15 p.m. in “Twilight” star Peter Facinelli’s Twitter update at 1:03 p.m. Sunday. Willard Straight Hall at Cornell University. Admission “ is $4 to $6.50. Thursday, October 1, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 15 Restaurants renovate locations downtown BY Alexandra palombo meals together. Staff Writer “For years we were saying ‘I’m not South Cayuga Street is thriving. in the mood for Asian food, and I’m There are a few businesses, like Stie- not in the mood for a burger,’” Miller hl’s Body Modification, the Christian said. “And, ‘We’re going out with our Science Reading Room and the chic friend [who] is a vegan, but we’re go- clothing store Avanti, that add flair to ing out with our friend, that eats fish. the street, but surprisingly, no restau- It’s too bad that there isn’t a place rants. The only visible eatery on South where our veggie friend and our car- Cayuga Street is an abandoned store- nivore friend and our fish friend could front café, and it looks nowhere near all go.’” ready to serve hungry customers. Miller knew about the restaurant From two large windows, the bare space opening because he was Lost hardwood floors, simple metal chairs Dog Café’s lawyer. Hughes said he and raw brick walls make the restau- was happy to see the Millers buy the rant look completely deserted. It is a restaurant and give it the attention far cry from what the Ithaca favorite it deserved. Lost Dog Café once was. “I’m happy to see new money go- Former Lost Dog owner John ing to it because it definitely needed Hughes said despite the café’s more money than we could give to it,” popularity, the profits weren’t Hughes said. enough to keep it alive. The A few doors down from Lost Dog restaurant unexpectedly closed in July Café’s former home, Hughes and four because of debt the owners were in. other partners will be opening the Teresa Miller, co-owner of Madeline’s, measures where tables will be placed in the new Wildfire Grill on Tuesday at the “It was great,” Hughes said. “But Bandwagon Microbrewery — a mi- restaurant’s location on South Cayuga Street. Wildfire Grill is taking over the space where the Lost Dog Café used to be. converting an old clothing store to a crobrewery with local beer and enter- Bridget corrigan/the ithacan restaurant was a huge task and more tainment. He said he hopes the pub than we anticipated. We opened up keeps some of the same atmosphere restaurants in the area is still difficult “New York state does not make it as affected by the economy,” Chafee in a big financial hole that we could that the Lost Dog had. because of the lending industry. easy for individuals and small busi- said. “We are doing better than we never really climb out of.” “We’re going to be playing the “There’s a high failure rate for res- nesses to really grow,” Zevros said. were before.” Rather than leaving the space same music that we played in the Lost taurants,” she said. “The big difference “There’s a small margin for profit and Ithaca resident Tanya Reyn- abandoned, Scott and Teresa Miller, Dog,” he said. “Hopefully we have here is that there aren’t many chains a lot of taxes.” olds said she was excited to hear owners of Madeline’s — located on good, home-brewed beer, good food around here. There’s a thriving inde- Sammy Chafee, the owner of about the restaurant renovations. the corner of East State Street and and lots of fun people.” pendent restaurant community here.” Sammy’s Pizzeria on The Com- She said the diversity of food on South Aurora Street on The Com- This time around, Hughes said he Simeon’s has also already expanded mons, said he is also able to expand The Commons continues to grow, mons ­— decided to start a new restau- thinks building a new restaurant in an its restaurant by taking over the vacant his business. Sammy’s Italian Buffet which gives hungry customers great rant in the empty space. The Wildfire old restaurant’s space will prevent him Gino’s Pizzeria space. Owner Dean will be where King Buffet used to be options to choose from. Grill had its debut Saturday, featuring from falling into debt. Zevros said the majority of his busi- located in Top’s Plaza. Chafee said “Whatever you’re in the mood for, what Scott Miller calls “sophisticated Hughes said both he and Miller ness comes from students bringing most of his profit also comes from you can find here,” Reynolds said. “You comfort food” and a performance by were lucky, opening their restaurants their parents for a nice dinner during students. He said the colleges have can have Thai, you can have a bar, the Katherine Aelias Band. Miller said in the current economic climate. Ac- Parents’ Weekend in October. He said insulated his business from the harsh you can have Chinese, you can have his goal was to create a haven for all cording to Chamber of Commerce making a profit from the restaurant economic climate. a sub or a salad. I like the diversity. It of Ithaca’s “foodies” to enjoy simple President Jean McPheeters, opening business hasn’t always been so easy. “Because of both schools, we aren’t encourages people to go out.” 16 The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009

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The Ithacan Thursday, October 1, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 17 High hopes and higher heels spearhead theater season By Alexandra Evans be a woman.” Contributing Writer Ryckman said the audience should ex- A tall silhouette of a figure with broad pect to see big belts, big hair, shoulder pads shoulders takes the stage. As the lights and loud colors on stage. emerge, the sound of clicking heels fills the “It’s definitely a time warp,” she said. theater, and Marlene is revealed — not a “The women [on stage] really have em- man, but an independent, working woman braced the idea of the ’80s.” of the ’80s. She holds herself with a confi- Sterling said it was a challenge to devel- dent gait and a strong demeanor. op her complex character. Norm Johnson, director of Ithaca Col- “She’s a very strong character,” she said. lege’s upcoming production of “Top Girls,” “But at the same time, she’s kind of covering up said he strives to prove through characters this immense, emotional baggage, so it’s hard like Marlene that though we live in an age of to kind of work with all of the possibilities.” change and social advancement, the world’s The opening scene of the play is presented as social stigmas have yet to be resolved. a dream sequence where Marlene has a dinner “What I wanted people to see is that party with famous women in history. Some are there are these moments where women, and fictional, such as Dull Gret, the subject of the especially men, think that equality has been Pieter Bruegel painting “Dulle Griet,” depicting achieved and the battle of the sexes, or the a woman leading her female neighbors to the fight for equal rights and recognition, is over pits of hell to fight evil. Other women include and done,” Johnson said. “I think it’s akin to Pope Joan, the only alleged female pope, as well people saying now that we have Obama for as Lady Nijo, a Japanese Emperor’s courtesan. president that all the racism in America is For Johnson, this scene, which runs past tense. ... My vision for the show is that about 50 minutes, is what makes the play a the dream is not dead, the battle is not over, particularly interesting theatrical challenge. and we have to remain conscious.” “I’m hoping that [the audience] will be able “Top Girls” touches on heavy themes, to make the connections between the stories specifically sexism, and was originally writ- and the experiences of the women that Marlene ten in response to Margaret Thatcher’s rise to invites to the banquet,” he said. “Every one of power as British Prime Minister in the ’80s. those women explains a piece about who Mar- The show tells the story of an independent lene has become.” woman who tries to succeed in a man’s world. Ryckman said the combination of bold The successful businesswoman, Marlene, is and colorful costumes, Johnson’s organic promoted above her male co-workers. The sto- directing process and the talent of the cast ry examines her circumstances and what she’s and crew makes this show a great opener given up in life and love to obtain her success. for the college’s main stage season. Senior acting major Vanessa Sterling, who “It’s fierce,” she said. “It’s about these strong plays Marlene, said the message of the play is women. It’s about the masks we wear every a vital aspect of the production. day. No matter what, you come to the show, From top: Senior Emily Brazee and freshman Celeste Rose in Caryl Churchill’s “Top Girls.” The “[Marlene’s] done everything she can to dis- and you are going to talk about it afterwards.” play examines the difficult choices women make to achieve success in a male-dominated world. tance herself from her past and her family where Courtesy of sheryl sinkow she came from,” she said. “The director is fo- “Top Girls” will be performed at 8 p.m. cused on making sure every story is told clearly Junior costume designer Madison Ryck- said. “Like a warm, inviting, feminine world, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Oct. 10 and Oct. and that it all mixes together to create this one man said she designed the costumes to em- especially for the dinner scene and the wom- 20 to Oct. 24, with 2 p.m. matinees offered woman, while at the same time displaying arche- body the powerful female theme. en that she works with. And sort of a colder Oct. 11 and Oct. 24, in the Clark Theatre in types of brands of women.” “We played a lot with warm and cold,” she idea for Marlene. She’s rejected what it is to Dillingham Center. Community School of Music and Arts works to continue educating youth Fundraiser dedicates October to need-based scholarships

By Whitney Faber director of the school, said having a The curator for the gallery, Ed Staff Writer marathon for a fundraiser is perfect Marion, said the Post-it Note Art A block down from The Com- because it includes all aspects of Gallery is about transforming peo- mons, a tall, white building stands, what the school aspires to be. ple of all skill levels into artists. seemingly quiet and plain — only “The great thing about the “The idea behind it is that the the green awnings above the doors marathon is that it’s also all about Post-it note is so readily available,” that read “Community School of what we do here at CSMA,” she he said. “As long as you have a pen Music and Arts” give any indication said. “It encompasses all of the or pencil in your hand, you pretty of the building’s creativity. arts, all different kinds of people much have the makings of an art Inside, the school is alive with taking part, from all walks of life.” studio. We’re trying to underscore the thrill of learning and imagina- A large part of the marathon, that everyone is an artist and ev- tion, as classes for music, dance and outside of the events, is for stu- eryone can make art.” visual arts are held for students of all dents and artists in the area to Tropper-Herbel said trying to ages in studios around the building. grow in their craft. They can con- make it possible for everyone to be- Hoping to remain a place for tribute by writing a play, practic- come involved in fine arts is a large people of all skill levels and fi- ing a song or creating a series of part of what makes the school sig- nancial backgrounds to receive paintings. Then, they will find nificant in the Ithaca community. fine arts education, the Commu- people in the community to spon- “We have a very unique niche nity School of Music and Arts is sor their endeavors. in the community, because … we holding its annual “Arts for All “The idea is that artists of all have it all here in one place,” she Marathon Fundraiser” to sup- kinds — visual artists, musicians, said. “People of all ages and level port the school’s need-based dancers, writers, you name it — of skill and backgrounds can take scholarships. Lessons for 19 weeks commit to doing a creative project classes. It’s a great place to come run from $715.63 to $1,406.75, so that raises money for the school,” and just try out the arts.” students who need financial help Tropper-Herbel said. “It can be al- Amy Rogers, a mother whose are given full scholarships. most anything.” son attends the school, said The marathon began Monday The school has no specific goal CSMA has been a vital part of her with a kickoff ceremony in front in mind for the fundraiser, but it son’s development. of the school and will end Oct. 24 does hope to raise at least $15,000 “It’s been a constant example Bobbie Kolpakas, adjunct professor at Wells College, pins up artwork Monday with a gala, including a silent auc- that can be put toward awarding of how working hard at something at the Community School of Music and Arts Fundraiser kickoff event. Funds tion. The “26.2-day” fundraiser scholarships to students. produces benefits, and he’s been will support students at the school who cannot pay the lesson fees. (26 days and 4.8 hours) — meant One event the school hopes the able to apply this example to his andrew buraczenski/the ithacan to coincide with the number of community will become involved in academics and to other aspects of miles in an actual running mara- is the Post-it Note Art Gallery on Oct. his life,” she said. “A big part of the school is defi- A complete listing of the “Arts thon — will include gallery open- 24 — an art exhibit made up entirely Marion said the marathon is nitely being available to give arts — for All Marathon Fundraiser” ings, musical events and other cel- of Post-its that are sent to the school a culmination of everything the visual arts and music education — events and activities can be found ebrations of the arts. during the marathon and put on dis- school is ideally about — fine arts to all students, which is really the at http://www.csma-ithaca.org/ Robin Tropper-Herbel, executive play, with each one being sold for $5. education for everyone. idea behind the marathon,” he said. marathon/events.php. 18 The Ithacan Accent Thursday, October 1, 2009 single Sci-fi flick bogged down by poor plot structure Tracks we’ve b tey Mat h w Harvey got on repeat cn o tRIBUTIng writer file It’s rare that a movie cries out for “lus t for life” a longer running time. Such is the Girls case, however, with “Surrogates,” The guys (not girls) from this San the new sci-fi, action movie starring Francisco-based group kick off their album and live up to the hype Bruce Willis and directed by Jona- with this rock ’n’ roll-laden tune. than Mostow. The convoluted plot, with all of its twists and turns, ends “elephant” up dominating almost all of “Surro- Them Crooked Vultures Yet another supergroup — this gates”’ 88 minutes, at the expense of time comprised of Dave Grohl, audience involvement. Josh Homme and John Paul Jones The movie is set in a utopian — takes form with this predictably society where nearly Led Zeppelin-esque track. all of mankind lives Film “ there’s too much love” vicariously through Review Sufjan Stevens “surrogates,” which “Surrogates” Premiered at our very own are physically perfect Touchstone Castaways, Sufjan Stevens’ new Pictures material for a future album did robotic representa- not seem connected to any new tions of themselves. Our rating: U.S. state. These carbon copies H1/2 give humans the op- compiled by Sam fanburg portunity to do as they please in the real world from the comfort of their homes. Anyone can be whomever he Accent’s Oldie But Goodie or she wants to be. Willis plays Tom Greer, an FBI “ho t fun in the summer- agent attempting to solve the mur- A gent Tom Greer (Bruce Willis) and agent Jennifer Peters (Radha Mitchell) investigate the surrogate conspiracy in time” (1969) der of a college student killed while Jonathan Mostow’s “Surrogates.” The film’s short running time limits its exploration of subplots and details. Sly and the Family Stone in the body of his surrogate. The Courtesy of touchstone pictures As autumn creeps into view, it is im- portant to keep summer in the back case is unusual because surrogates of our minds with this classic track. are designed to prevent the operator matters. The film attempts to get has little to do as the film’s protagonist to the dismay of her husband. There —sam fanburg from perishing alongside his or her audiences to like Tom while watch- and at times looks bored. Mitchell’s is tenderness in the way the couple’s robot. Together with his partner, ing him mourn the tragic death of sole responsibility as Willis’ partner is scenes are handled, but unfortunately agent Jennifer Peters (Radha Mitch- his son in a car accident. This lazy to stand at his side and look intense. such moments are too few in number ell), Greer uncovers a vast conspir- scriptwriting serves only to distance On the bright side, Ving Rhames to rescue the movie from monotony. acy that threatens to destroy the the audience from the actors. does well as The Prophet, a dissident With such a short running time, quickies human race. Mostow’s direction is shockingly faction leader who makes al-Qaida- moviegoers have to wonder if the The opening montage of news inept. Not since the 2000 John Tra- style videotapes expressing his studio did some serious cutting be- reports tells the audience that crime, volta flop “Battlefield Earth” have outrage at man’s dehumanization. fore the film’s release. Examining the sexism and racism are extinguished audiences been bombarded with so He manages to inject some menace prevalence of technology in society virtually overnight by the emergence many oblique angle shots. The action into the character despite his ridic- is a worthwhile goal, and it’s a shame of the surrogates. The film does not, sequences, which follow the standard ulous Rastafarian haircut. to see a potentially successful movie however, go into detail as to how “blink and you’ll miss it” rapid-editing The film achieves some poignancy done in by its brevity. this occurs. style, suffer from bad special effects in the scenes involving Tom’s wife, Boredom quickly sets in as the and a lack of interesting set pieces. Maggie (Rosamund Pike). Maggie, “Surrogates” was written by John suspense is killed by the feeling Surprisingly, many talented actors still recovering from the loss of her Brancato and Michael Ferris and di- son, retreats into her surrogate’s body rected by Jonathan Mostow. courtesy of Warner bros. that nothing happening on-screen are underused in “Surrogates.” Willis “ tailgate party” Larry the Cable Guy Warner Bros. Records Jammers rock on after eight albums If you like to “Git-R-Done” as much as Larry, pick up this predictable release chock-full of wacky lyrics and vocals. Band solidifies its position as iconic rockers of the decade

b uy la ren mateer as heard in the sound track to the movie “Into Conributit ng writer the Wild.” Pearl Jam’s ninth studio album, “Backspacer,” The album’s tracks do not always connect to is its most upbeat and fun work to date. Though each other, as each song is individually strong. the band is most renowned for its popularity in The opening track of “Backspacer,” a fast and ex- the ’90s grunge era, Pearl Jam displays its flex- citing song called “Gonna See My Friend,” starts ibility by infusing new wave and pop elements. the album with a jolt of energy that continues Hitting stores 18 years after the release of with “Got Some” and “The Fixer.” “Amongst the Pearl Jam’s iconic debut album, “Ten,” the new Waves,” one of the album’s standout songs, is a

courtesy of Jagjaguwar album has not completely lost the rough grunge rousing anthem that will easily translate to live Courtesy of Veda style that characterized the band’s most popular performances. And the influence of ’70s rock in “unmap” work. However, “Backspacer” features a mainly “Johnny Guitar” — with lyrics full of double en- Volcano Choir optimistic tone, with upbeat lyrics similar to those tendres and music heavy on guitar riffs — is both Jagjaguwar of the album’s first single, “The Fixer,” in which noticeable and welcome. Justin Vernon of Bon Iver side proj- S piritual band loses gusto lead singer Eddie Vedder The orchestration on the last song, appropri- ect is a supplementary gift to those b y evan johnson sings: “If something’s old, I Album ately titled “The End,” rises, falls and suddenly who weren’t able to pick up his cn o tRIBUTIng writer previous LP “For Emma, Forever.” wanna put a bit of shine on Review stops with no fade-out on the last lyric: “I’m here, In the 50 minutes needed to listen to Veda’s it / When something’s gone, Pearl Jam but not much longer.” These final words, though, newest album, “Down The Staircase,” listeners I wanna fight to get it back “Backspacer” are not an accurate representation of the band’s can easily sense the influence the band’s name again.” The song even has a Monkeywrench presence in the music industry. “Backspacer” is Our rating: has on its music. The name “Veda” is short for chorus with hand claps and HHH nowhere near the group’s best album, but after “Ayurveda” — Sanskrit for “the knowledge (or excited “Yeah, yeah, yeahs.” nearly two decades, there is no denying that Pearl wisdom and science) of life.” This does not exactly give Jam isn’t finished yet. The spirituality associated with the name “The Fixer” the hard power of earlier singles like has been blended into the “Even Flow” from Pearl Jam’s second album, “Vs.,” band’s music and places Album or the scathing lyrics of songs like “Do the Evolu- them in a rare place be- Review tion,” from the band’s “Yield” album; however, it is courtesy of Casablanca music tween genres. It is neither Veda still entertaining. feisty punk nor lumbering “Down the “Backspacer” is incomparable to any other “The boy who knew hard-core metal. But it Staircase” Pearl Jam album. Certain songs are reminiscent too much” isn’t tantric-emo either. Veda of songs from other albums — the band’s 1998 Mika Our rating: The band’s primary HH hit, “Wishlist,” definitely comes to mind in both Casablanca Music tonal components come the hopeful lyrics and the more vulnerable tone. Back off his popular debut song from the artistic efforts The new CD is a mixture of styles. This mix pres- “Grace Kelly,” Mika attempts to avoid the sophomore slump with of guitarists Shikhar Bajracharya and Diwas ents an issue, as the album lacks cohesion. Some tracks like “Blame it on the Girls.” Gurung. The two combine swirling, wander- songs do not seem to fit with others. While “Force ing tones with Tom Burchinal’s light and airy of Nature” is dark, with churning guitars and vocals. As a whole, the group shares a sound dark vocals, other tracks, like the softer, country- compiled by sam fanburg that proves to be dynamic but unfortunately tinged “Just Breathe,” are beautiful but would has a tendency to drag. sound more fitting as part of Vedder’s solo efforts, Courtesy of Monkeywrench Thursday, October 1, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 19 ticket Remake deviates from original’s success [ stub ] Reinvention of cult-classic film disappoints old and new musical fans valid friday through thursday By Kera Schulze contributing writer cinemapolis The Commons 277–6115 No need to get antsy and rush to the movie theater to see the highly an- Capitalism: A love story ticipated, hyped rendition of the ’80s 7 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 9:25 p.m., 9:45 p.m. hit “Fame.” YouTube trailers sum the and Weekends 2 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:25 film up with about as much justice as p.m., 4:45 p.m. it deserves. First-time movie director Kevin Cold Souls Tancharoen must have been aiming 7:15 and 9:25 p.m. and to take Disney’s “High School Musi- Weekends 2:15 and 4:25 p.m. cal” fans under his wing by presenting the journeys of aspiring performers in The Cove one bland, plotless film. With a back- 7:25 p.m. and ground as tour director for Britney Weekends 2:25 p.m. Spears, Tancharoen may owe Alan Parker, director In the loop of the ’80s origi- Film 9:30 p.m. and nal, an apology Review Weekends 4:30 p.m. for his attempt “Fame” in re-establishing Metro-Goldwyn- My One and OnlY the world-classic Mayer 9:20 p.m. and film — and, as a Our rating: Weekends 4:20 p.m. result, butchering H1/2 the expectations SÉraphine of “Fame” lovers around the world. 7:05 p.m. and Weekends 2:05 p.m. The plot, or lack thereof, focuses Denise Dupree (Naturi Naughton) performs “Get on the Floor” in the new film “Fame.” Set in the LaGuardia High on the lives of young hopefuls striv- School of Music & Art and the Performing Arts, this adaptation of the ’80s classic adds a new cast of characters. ing for stardom, each presented courtesy of Metro-goldwyn-mayer regal stadium 14 through their four years of high Pyramid Mall 266-7960 school at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia top. Another student, Denise Du- covers the classical pianist’s niche for her previous role as choreographer High School of Music & Art and the pree (Naturi Naughton) struggles singing. The power and development Lydia Grant and conquers the role 9 HH Performing Arts. The film is separat- for her parents’ support in her as- of her voice gives Irene Cara, the origi- as principal of the high school. Al- 2:50 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 7:40 p.m., ed into segments stamped “Fresh- pirations to become an R&B singer, nal singer of the ballad, a competitive len is among other established ac- 10:30 p.m. man Year,” “Sophomore Year,” and while a wannabe-professional bal- run for her money. tors who appear in the film, such as so forth without really showing any let dancer Kevin Barrett, (Paul Mc- The trailers’ buildup of “So You Martin Cranston (Kelsey Grammer), Cloudy with a chance progression in the talents or lives Gill) has his dreams rejected. All Think You Can Dance” contestant Fran Rowen (Megan Mullally) and of meatballs HHH of the students. The time crunch of these subplots coincide with the Payne was nothing shy of a let- James Dowd (Charles S. Dutton), 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 8 p.m., restrained any possibility of feeling realism of a young artist’s life, their down. The dancer appeared in very who each provide a steady crutch as 10:15 p.m. emotion toward any one character unwavering work ethic and their few scenes and left an ambiguous instructors to the talented students. because the scenes were so choppy consistent determination that will representation of her experiences “Fame” is being advertised as a district 9 HHH1/2 and underdeveloped. lead them to success. in the school. Payne did, however, riveting, talent-filled revision that 1:05 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:20 p.m., “Fame” does make for a decent Lacking in depth and develop- shine through in a “Chicago”-esque will “live forever” in the memory of 9:40 p.m. parallel to Disney’s “High School ment, the film’s content gave no in- performance of Sam Sparro’s song fans around the world. But the re- Musical,” as it is suited to attract sight into the characters’ progression “Black and Gold,” where her preci- appearing flashing lights of “Fame” Fame H1/2 PG audiences. A high school ro- from facing the judges at auditions to sion, grace and fervent commitment that first grabbed audiences in the 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:20 p.m., mance evolves between Zac Efron- entering the stardom they’d always complemented the savvy choreog- ’80s are not enough to save this film 9:50 p.m. like and Vanessa Hudgens-like dreamed of. raphy by award-winning choreogra- and bring this phenomenon back characters Marco (Asher Book) As for the talent portion of the film, pher Marguerite Derricks. into the spotlight. The Informant! HHH and Jenny Garrison (Kay Panabak- the singing and dancing does not dis- Making her second appear- 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., er), while Ashley Tisdale-like star appoint. Naughton sends chills down ance in the “Fame” series, actress “Fame” was written by Al- 9:10 p.m. Alice Ellerton (Kherington Payne), the spine in her ballad “Out Here On and choreographer Debbie Allen lison Burnett and directed by pompously dances her way to the My Own”, when the audience first dis- hands over her dance shoes from Kevin Tancharoen. The invention of lying 1:40 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

inglourious basterds HHH1/2 Deliciously written script triumphs 1:20 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 8:20 p.m.

By matt biddle Sam Sparks (Anna Faris), an intern from the Love happens Sf etaf Writ r Weather News Network, is sent to cover the 1:10 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:40 p.m., A teenage boy races around his futuris- story. She and Flint instantly connect over their 9:40 p.m. tic laboratory, pushing buttons and entering shared love of science. While Sam’s character formulas, hoping to finally reach his dream and her relationship with Flint were sound ideas, Pandorum of being a famous inventor. At his young age, the film sometimes focuses too heavily on their 1:35 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 7:15 p.m., Flint Lockwood is already a mad scientist of budding romance. 9:55 p.m. sorts, always wanting to change the world The strained relationship between Flint through his inventions. After years of mishaps, and his father, Tim (James Caan), works Surrogates Flint thinks he’s finally hit his creative — and much better overall. After years of unsuccess- 2 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:50 p.m., tasty — jackpot. ful inventions, Tim asks his son to hang up 10:20 p.m. “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” is Hol- his lab coat and join the family business. Flint lywood’s version of Judi and is hurt by his father’s lack of support, add- whip it Ron Barrett’s beloved 1978 Film ing more pressure to their relationship, which 1:50 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., children’s book. The screen- Review is already tense because of the death of Flint’s 10:10 p.m. play, written by Phil Lord and “Cloudy With mother. Caan’s honest, thoughtful reading of Chris Miller, greatly expands a Chance of his character will leave many viewers feeling zombieland upon the original narrative, Meatballs” sorry for Tim and rooting for the father and 2:10 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 5 p.m., Columbia 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., which was a smart choice Pictures son’s reconciliation. W eather intern Sam Sparks (Anna Faris) gazes up 10 p.m., 10:40 p.m. given the short length of the Our rating: Hader’s take on Flint is sincere and believable. after seeing cheeseburgers rain from the sky. original book. HHH He’s able to easily convey Flint’s intense longing courtesy of Columbia Pictures In the movie version, for acceptance in his town and his joy when he cornell cinema Flint (Bill Hader) invents a machine that trans- finally has a taste of success. Meanwhile, Faris drawings, but most will appreciate the story 104 Willard Straight Hall 255-3522 forms water into food in an effort to solve hun- does an acceptable job as Sam but never elevates brought to life with vibrant animation. Fantastic ger in his hometown of Swallow Falls on a small her character from a supporting role. wide-angle shots and quick zooms speed up the For more information, visit island in the Pacific Ocean. When the machine An obvious standout is Mr. T, who plays lo- pace, never letting the film become stale. http://cinema.cornell.edu. accidentally launches into the clouds, it begins cal policeman Earl Devereaux. He adds a great The falling dinners and spaghetti tornadoes raining cheeseburgers, much to the delight of ev- deal of energy and life to the character. Other come to life even more in 3-D animation. If the eryone in town, especially power-hungry Mayor supporting characters also entertain, including price tag is not too steep for your tastes, the our ratings Shelbourne (Bruce Campbell). Soon everyone Benjamin Bratt’s take on Manny, an amusing 3-D film is worth seeing purely because of its Excellent HHHH who once mocked Flint for his previous failures Guatemalan pilot and doctor. dazzling images. is clamoring for more delicious precipitation, The film is visually stunning with its array of Good HHH while Mayor Shelbourne races to re-brand the bright colors and fast-moving pictures. Some “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” was writ- Fair HH town to increase tourism. viewers may long for the book’s retro-style ten and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Poor H 20 The Ithacan Classified Thursday, October 1, 2009

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 By United Media 12 13 14 crossword ACROSS 34 Links goal DOWN 26 DEA operative 15 16 17 1 Willowy 35 Apron front 1 Hog’s abode 28 - - no good 18 19 20 21 5 Nudge 36 Kind of bean 2 Gehrig of baseball 30 Wading bird 9 Diner order 38 Nervous twitch 3 Octopus defense 31 Two pounds, plus 22 23 24 25 26 12 Braxton or Tennille 39 Aloha State port 4 Played false 32 Black in verse 13 Jazzy - James 40 Ninny 5 Tweet 37 It’s south of Eur. 27 28 29 30 31 32 14 Where Ipanema is 42 Shaggy bovine 6 Actress - Hagen 39 More lofty 33 34 35 15 Raucous laughs 43 Paying attention 7 Blvds. 41 River mammal 16 Not hard 46 Rip 8 Put up alfalfa 42 College deg. 36 37 38 39 17 Outback bird 47 Finish a dress 9 Multiplied 43 Moby Dick pursuer 18 Mouth part 48 Fork feature 10 Margarita ingredient 44 R2D2’s owner 40 41 42 20 Fluffy quilt 51 Nocturnal sound 11 Travel from place to 45 TV award place 43 44 45 46 22 Faked out the goalie 55 Purpose 46 Leap in a tutu 25 Comes to a halt 56 Latin I verb 19 Name tag 49 Retiree’s kitty 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 27 Oklahoma town 57 Joie de vivre 21 Belief 50 Broken-down horse 28 Ms. Thurman of “Henry 58 Howl at the moon 22 Hard of hearing 52 Pamplona shout 55 56 57 & June” 59 Violent anger 23 Gaelic pop star 53 NATO cousin 29 Podium feature 24 Ukraine city 58 59 60 60 Lie down 54 Rubble-maker 33 Nay opposite 25 Spam, maybe (hyph.) answers to last week’s crossword OUTFIDOGUM WRAPROILATE SLUICEDEALER GNASHOWL AGHAHATLOGE KITTYDEBPAR ILARKXLSIA TDSSODTILTS ASKSIOUCASE IRESHAKY REMISSALLEGE PEPTOFUEROS MRSAUELSOP Thursday, October 1, 2009 sports The Ithacan 23 Beyond brotherhood Three brothers on the men’s soccer team keep sibling rivalry alive at Ithaca College by brad kolodner thing about soccer at all. I think staff writer back to that moment a lot when Competitiveness is what fuels we see them together on the field.” athletes to become the best they can Mike stayed true to his word, be. For three brothers on the men’s showing his younger brothers the soccer team, who create silly games ropes of soccer during their child- and even sillier rules just to compete hood. Jack and Dan are both mid- against one another, sibling rivalry is fielders, while Mike is a forward only the beginning of their relation- for the South Hill squad. Head ship. From juggling tennis balls with Coach Andy Byrne said the twins their feet or playing heated Wiffle are amazing to watch on the field. ball games in their backyard, fresh- “If you’ve ever been around mul- men Jack and Dan and junior Mike tiple-birth kind of kids, they have Shirley have developed the strongest their own way of communicating,” of all bonds: brotherhood. Byrne said. “It’s kind of eerie. It’s The Shirley brothers share a like radar. You can see it on the field conne ction sometimes. They kind of don’t even both on and communicate with each other ver- off the field. Watch a video bally. It’s just, they know.” Jack and Dan of the Shirley The twins are inseparable and are identical siblings in action have shared a bedroom since they twins in a set at theithacan.org/ were born. Even away from home, of triplets, go/09brothers. they continue to share a room at while Mike the college. They know each other is the oldest of the brothers. Jack inside and out, Jack said. and Dan’s triplet, Kevin Shirley, is “Me and Dan know each other a freshman at Emmanuel College in better than even some of the oth- Boston where he also plays soccer. er brothers out there know each Since they were born, the trip- other,” he said. “I know Dan better lets seemed destined to grow up than anyone in the world knows playing soccer. Doreen Shirley, anyone. I know him so well that their mother, gave birth to the trip- when we’re on the field, it’s more lets a few days before Mother’s Day than team chemistry.” of 1991. A local television station Dan said he and Jack use their From left, junior Mike Shirley and freshmen Jack and Dan Shirley are three brothers on the men’s soccer team. in their hometown of Madison, strong bond they’ve developed Combined, the brothers have played in 21 games and started in three. Jack has four points on the year. Conn., decided to cover the trip- when they’re playing together. Jake Lifschultz/The Ithacan lets’ birth. Mike, 3 years old at the “We use our competitiveness time, was interviewed for the story against each other, and it forms and said something the Shirley into pride,” Dan said. “[Jack and Dan] work hard. petitiveness and learned to work rience while living with the highly family will never forget. All three brothers have proved to They’re good players,” he said. “They together through intense games competitive brothers. “The person doing the in- be valuable assets for Byrne on the know how to position themselves of Wiffle ball in their backyard. “Between them they are the terviewing asked Mike what he soccer pitch. Jack recently scored very well. [Mike] does some things Doreen said there have been bro- most competitive people I’ve ever would do with his brothers when his second goal of the season in the other forward players don’t do. ken arms and noses among other met,” he said. “They know each oth- we got out of the hospital,” their the Bombers’ Empire 8 conference Mike likes to go to goal — he goes injuries, but the brothers still con- er inside out. There’s not a doubt in father, John Shirley said. “[Mike] opener against Alfred University. directly to the goal.” tinue to play competitively. Mike my mind that they are best friends said, ‘I’m going to teach them how Dan provides added depth at the Mike said his parents had a strong said he recognizes the significance to one another.” to play soccer.’ He was 3 years old midfield position and Mike provides impact on all of the brothers from a of the never-ending competition Beyond the brothers competi- at the time, and that was the first the Blue and Gold with an added lift young age. As the first-born in the between the brothers. tive nature is a softer side that time I had ever heard him say any- off the bench, Byrne said. family, Mike had no older brother “Sibling rivalry is probably what they are able to tap into after to learn from. Instead, he said his fueled all of us to be the athletes we enduring grueling contests and mother is his biggest role model. are today,” Mike said. “I don’t think matches when they just want to “My mom has had such a heavy any of us would be the same athletes kick back and relax, Mike said. influence on each one of us,” he if it wasn’t for the other three.” “Especially because of soccer, said. “To be a mother of four and Senior forward Fernando Casa- we compete on such a high level at to be the only woman in the house nova, who transferred to Ithaca last practice with each other and then … she has to deal with a lot. She’s spring, instantly bonded with Mike, in games against another team,” he a very compassionate, very loving who transferred to Ithaca at the said. “When we can find time to person, and she definitely instilled same time. Casanova stayed with take down the competitive walls that in each one of us.” the Shirleys this past summer. Little and just be together, we take full Four rambunctious boys un- did he know what he would expe- advantage of it.” der one roof was a lot to handle for John and Doreen, they said. But the brothers have learned to harness their competitive nature and turn it into teamwork, Do- reen said. She witnessed her son Jack score in an Ithaca uniform for the first time against Alfred on Saturday in the Blue and Gold’s 3–0 win. “More so than their competitive nature is their ability to work with other people,” she said. “That’s really been beneficial to them to have lived in a group in our house — to have to learn how to get along. There’s no one in the house who can be an is- land unto themselves.” Growing up together, the brothers exhibited their com-

Left: From left, John, Dan, Jack, Mike and Doreen Shirley stand together after the Bombers’ win over Alfred University on Saturday at Carp Wood Field. Jack has scored two goals on the season. Michelle Montgomery/The Ithacan R ight: From left, freshman Jack Shirley tries to get past Alfred University senior Mickey Tomik in the Blue and Gold’s 3–0 win Saturday at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers are 4–2–2 on the year. Michelle Montgomery/The Ithacan 24 The Ithacan Spor tS Thursday, October 1, 2009

The inside Squad’s secondary stuns offenses Pitch By Bryan Shay Staff writer Cory Francer The football team’s rushing attack was the only defense Ithaca had against the four passing touchdowns, 460 passing yards and 42 points Got no money Hartwick College quarterback Jason Boltus and the Hawk offense put up against the Bombers just in the bank a season ago. While it was a game Ithaca wound up winning 69–42, the Bombers’ secondary will I think I’ve finally learned my face a similar test against lesson. For the first time this foot- the Hawks on Saturday. Check out coverage ball season, the only money I lost In order to stay on top of of the Bombers’ this week was to my favorite sports the Empire 8, the Bombers’ Sept. 26 win over bar downtown. You see, like many secondary will need to shut Utica College at other fans of the NFL, I have a ten- down 4–0 Hartwick. theithacan.org. dency to bet – and lose – money After a dominating ca- just about every week. But now I’m reer under center in Hartwick over the past four doing what Brett Favre could never years, Boltus signed a deal to play professional do — throwing in the towel when football for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Ca- my time is up. No more betting on nadian Football League. While the Bombers will football. Period. I just can’t win. no longer have to worry about Boltus, they will It all started in August when have to take on his successor, senior quarterback I received an e-mail from a good Brian Radley. friend trying to reunite our old After cultivating Radley as his backup during group, which is dispersed across the past three seasons, Boltus said Radley can do the country. The plan was to or- many of the things he was able to accomplish over ganize a suicide football pool. The his four-year tenure as quarterback. rules were simple — send in your “When you look at throwing, we were even,” money before week one and you’re Boltus said. in. Every week you select one team In his career against the Bombers, Boltus threw to win its game. If your team wins, 12 touchdowns and a combined 1,346 passing yards you move on to the next week. in just four games and rushed for three touchdowns. Widener University sophomore Chris Cottrell makes a reception as sophomore cornerback Spence If they lose, you’re done for the While Radley is more of a pocket passer and White goes in for the tackle in the Bombers’ 41–17 win Sept. 12 at Butterfield Stadium. season. You can only pick a team does not have the same rushing threat that the Andrew Buraczenski/The Ithacan once, and the person who makes it mobile Boltus presented, Hartwick Head Coach the furthest takes all the winnings. Mark Carr said his quarterback has a rifle that While the young secondary has run into a few Conti said. “Coach Mayer had said a few times to In week one, I took the Car- could be a danger to any defense. bumps in the road, they have done a solid job con- me throughout the course of the game to slow down dinals to beat the 49ers. My logic “This kid really has an arm,” Carr said. “We did taining pass-happy offenses in wins over Widener in my backpedal. The quarterback was young and was not to pick a guaranteed run the spread a lot with Jason, and we feel com- University and Utica College. was staring down targets, so I just slowed down my blowout because I wanted to save fortable doing the same thing with Brian. He man- In last week’s 27–24 win over Utica, the Bomb- pedal, got a read and made a jump on the ball.” the better teams for later in the ages the game well and is a true pocket passer.” ers’ secondary did allow two passing touchdowns on While Radley has thrown five interceptions in season. However, I wanted to feel Sophomore cornerback Mike Conti said they 329 passing yards, but also caused four turnovers. just four games, he has thrown for 10 touchdowns confident, and the reigning NFC are not intimidated and feel confident against Conti and fellow sophomore cornerback Spence in the process. champions beating a rebuilding pass-heavy teams. The Bombers’ defensive back- White each had two interceptions in the win. If past meetings between Hartwick and Ithaca San Francisco team seemed like field has been tested all season. Utica scored all of its 24 points in the first half. are any indication, the Bombers’ secondary should a good bet. Wrong. The 49ers “Shutting down the run and making teams pass Then, Peter Mayer, the defensive backs coach, had have plenty of opportunities to make plays Saturday, pulled the upset, and my season makes them one dimensional, and that’s what we his players make the necessary adjustments to shut something they will welcome with open arms. was done, and my money was have done,” he said. “It’s just more opportunities out the Pioneers’ pass attack in the second half. “It’s motivation,” White said. “We live for games down the drain. for us to make plays.” “It all had to do with reading the quarterback,” like this.” Feeling a little depressed about my week-one loss, I tried to rebound in week two. I put some money down on my home- town New England Patriots to Upperclassmen pass on beat the Jets at the Meadowlands. Wrong again. The Patriots were embarrassed at the hands of their traditions to freshmen archrivals, and my wallet took another beating. Adding insult to b y chris lotsbom niors know what it takes to earn that injury, my bet was against a Jets c ontributing writer spot at the NCAAs, something they fan, and my ego took a bit of a Any successful team needs a bal- are passing on to the freshmen. beating as well. ance of talent, experience and lead- “We all were freshmen once, and “Enough is enough,” I thought. ership. This year’s women’s cross we know it takes time to adjust to the “No more betting.” I had started to country team has just that, with five team workouts,” Boccio said. “Using wean myself off earlier this season seniors leading a talented group of the past three years as experience, we when I resisted the temptation to underclassmen. For Head Coach are trying to lead quietly by example.” enter a fantasy league. It was time Bill Ware’s squad, this mix is essen- With the addition of eight fresh- to come full circle because clearly tial to produce a men, the upperclassmen have taken the odds are against me. winning team. Next Up every one of them under their wings, T he South Hill Allen Moody, author of the The Bombers, squad competes teaching them how to be a Bomber. “Sports Gambling Guide” on already ranked in at the Paul Freshman Meghan Shanley said About.com, reports that 90 the top 30 teams Short Invitation- whether it is pushing one another percent of sports bettors will lose nationwide, have al at Lehigh in in Monday and Wednesday’s work- money over the course of the won all three of Bethlehem, Pa. outs or racing on Saturday, the older year; and I need to resolve myself the invitationals Bombers make sure the freshmen are to the fact that I’m not going to they have entered so far this year. giving their all. be in that elite 10 percent. The reason for this start is not “They are real motivating and So, after my first week only smart, fast running, but also a help us stay relaxed, especially be- without betting, I’m feeling combination of great leaders help- fore races,” Shanley said. “It’s been Freshman Jenn Randall and senior Amanda Boccio lead the pack during the pretty good. I was able to enjoy ing young runners be the best they more about having fun and working women’s cross country team’s practice Sept. 14 on the cross country trail. watching some football without can be, Ware said. together than anything.” sabna i a c o/the ithacan sweating through any games. “It’s not just one thing. It’s a mix of This attitude is constant for the My thoughts were on having many things,” Ware said. “It definitely Bombers, especially before and after also learned how to improve and Bombers’ future, Assistant Coach fun rather than losing money. helps when you have the senior lead- a hard-run meet. win consistently while competing Erin Dinan said. With fourteen weeks left in the ership like we do this year.” Ware said the seniors have helped on a national level. With the devel- The freshmen, combined with se- regular season, I’m excited to Led by captains Amanda Boc- the freshmen understand the traditions opment of freshman Jenn Randall, niors Boccio and McCormick and a strictly be a fan. It’s going to cio and Bridget Hastings, the rest that come with being on the team. Empire 8 Runner of the Week three handful of juniors, make up a tough be all fun with no wagers from of the senior class — Elizabeth “Jumping into Lake Ontario af- times in a row, the Bombers have a team to beat. Dinan said if they here on out. That’s it. No more. DeLong, Melanie McCormick ter the meet at SUNY-Oswego, the new front-runner who is just start- continue to improve week by week, I’m done. Well, at least until and Anna Sumerlin — has aided pre-race pasta dinners — that’s what ing her Bomber career. come November, the Bombers will March Madness. a roster made up of mostly under- the team loves and has picked up on,” In the past three weeks, Ran- be hard to stop. classmen and guided them to an Ware said. “What it means to be a dall has led the team, earning one “The team as a whole, specifically Cory Francer is a senior sport unbelievable start. Bomber and on a good team.” win and two second-place finishes. the seniors, have all really grown,” studies major. Contact him at Having earned a trip to nationals The Bombers have not only Randall, Shanley and freshman Mi- Dinan said. “Not just as athletes, but [email protected]. in each of the past three years, the se- picked up on traditions, but have chelle Staiger are a bright part of the as leaders.” Thursday, October 1, 2009 sports The Ithacan 25 Freshmen adjust to collegiate level

By Collin Schuck wards we do our drills.” Contributing Writer Savage said the workouts done Shoes clip-clop along the pave- at the college level aren’t too differ- ment. Buildings slowly go by and ent from those done in high school, cars rush past. A group of young but there is a key difference that men run along the side of a road. makes the transition easier. Their sweat is dripping from their “The main difference is the warm- brows. Their eyes are focused. up and cooldown time,” Savage said. Their mouths are dry. Their “It’s generally between 25 and 30 minds are determined. They move minutes each, and in high school it’d as one. be about 10 to 15 minutes. It adds a The transition from high school lot of miles, and it’s what wears you to college for any incoming fresh- out at the end of the day.” man can be a daunting one, but for Head Coach Jim Nichols said the the freshmen on the men’s cross training and meets are both geared country team, their team unity has toward having the South Hill squad helped make the transition to colle- at its peak at the end of the season. giate running smoother. “We train early at a higher level “We have been adjusting pretty of volume with a lower intensity,” well,” freshman Billy Savage said. “Af- Nichols said. “We build up the pace ter the first week we were so tired, to have the highest intensity at the asking, ‘What are we getting our- end of the season.” selves into?’ We’ve just gotten used Geary said Nichols’ style of to it. Every single week is exactly the coaching is different than that of his same, so you kind of get into the flow, high school coaches. and it’s not so bad anymore.” “Coach Nichols has the plan, and Every day the Bombers meet I feel like he knows what he’s doing at the Hill Center. They lie in the to our bodies,” Geary said. grass, sitting in a circle, doing ab- The biggest adjustment for the dominal work and flexibility drills young runners is the change in the to loosen up. The team then ven- distance of the meets. Typically, Freshmen David Geary and Billy Savage run during the men’s cross country team’s practice Sept. 20 on the cross tures off for a run through the back meets at the high school level are country course. The South Hill squad has taken second in each of its three invitationals so far this season. trails and countryside of Ithaca, five kilometers, the distance of the Andrew Casper/The Ithacan varying distances and intensities alumni run held a few weeks ago. Highlander Invitational at Houghton College - over the course of the season. Fi- However, most meets at the colle- things are going well.” Sept. 26 nally, the team reconvenes and giate level are eight kilometers long, Though it is still early in the sea- A 1 finishes off with some lower body more than one and a half times that son, Nichols said the freshman class is Team rankings Team Scores TOTL 2 3 4 5 Rochester Insitute of Technology RIT 15 1 2 3 4 5 drills, such as knee raises. of a high school meet. Yet, Geary doing well with the adjustment of be- Total Time: 2:08:48.00 Average: 25:45.60 “As far as the layout of prac- said there’s a sense of comfort with ing away from home. Ithaca College Ithaca College 60 8 9 13 14 16 tices are, it’s kind of funny be- this adjustment. “They’re doing a great job and Total Time: 2:14:27.00 Average: 26:53.40 SUNY-Oswego SUNY-Oswego 104 11 21 22 24 26 cause [the team] does the oppo- “We’re going into it pretty strong,” holding in very well with the up- Total Time: 2:17:42.20 Average: 27:32.44 site [from high school],” freshman Geary said. “We have a really strong perclassmen,” Nichols said. “Over Alfred University Alfred University 127 12 23 28 29 35 David Geary said. “Before [the freshman class. We’ve got a lot of fast their four years, they will have a Total Time: 2:18:49.30 Average: 27:45.86 Houghton College Houghton College 131 7 17 19 32 56 team] does the workouts, we do all runners that could factor into the var- positive impact — I’m looking for Total Time: 2:19:52.40 Average: 27:58.48 of our upper body stuff — after- sity team definitely in years to come — very positive things.” Source: Sports Information Seniors join forces at doubles

By Jeff Haber on Sept. 17, the Bombers improved to 2–0 Contributing Writer against Empire 8 teams this year. Senior captain Sarah Hollis tosses the “The strength of our team has always ball high, jumps up and leans into her shot, been depth, and having them at third doubles meeting the ball at its highest point. She makes you feel pretty good,” Head Coach Bill smashes a winner off of her serve to go up Austin said. 15–0 in the game. Fellow senior captain Reiman said a big advantage of being such Devra Reiman gives Hollis a high five as an experienced team is that the players don’t get they get back into position. nervous — they get better as a team with each For the first time in their careers, Hollis game and practice. and Reiman have teamed up at doubles. The “They know from experience and watching duo has posted a 5–0 record, which includes other players what to do in certain situations,” winning the championship in their doubles Nunez said. bracket at the Mary Hosking tournament. Hollis’ serve is empowering against her On their careers, Hollis is 14–4 at doubles opponents. She also angles her shots at net. and Reiman is 19–9. Reiman places the ball around the court and “Since freshman year we have come a long pinpoints her shots. Reiman’s ability to mix way, and now we really understand what it’s up her topspin forehand and her slice make all about,” Hollis said. the pair tough to stop. Hollis was named Empire 8 Player of “They make good returns — they’re not mak- the Week for her outstanding play during ing a whole lot of mistakes, and they’re playing the Mary Hosking tournament at William more solid points,” Austin said. Smith College, going 2–1 in singles play. What makes the pair so dominant is not just Senior captain Sarah Hollis hits a forehand during the women’s tennis team’s practice Aug. 31 Hollis and Reiman teamed up to win three their experience, but also their communication at the tennis courts. Hollis now plays doubles with fellow senior captain Devra Reiman. straight matches and claimed the B bracket on and off the court, Hollis said. Michelle Montgomery/The ithacan in the doubles competition. Nunez said Hollis and Reiman are hard-

During the tournament the Bombers won working as both players and as captains. Ithaca College @ ITA Northeast Regional Championships at William Smith College - 8–4 against New York University, 8–6 against “We always talk about things we could do Sept. 26 William Smith and 8–4 against the University better,” Hollis said. “It’s a communication thing. of Rochester in the finals. That really helps us.” singles competition “They are both really smart players Hollis and Reiman’s chemistry is directly Round of 16 Cristina Nunez (Ithaca) def. Liz Feldman (New York University) 6–0, 6–0 — they don’t play like any other players,” tied to their success. To complement their Quarterfinals freshman Christina Nunez said. “They are skilled footwork, both players are smart Jackie Shtemberg (The College of New Jersey) def. C. Nunez (Ithaca) 7–6 (7–5), 6–1 out there to do their best every time. They about where they hit the ball, always talking Consolation Bracket Brittany Trimble (Skidmore College) def. Devra Reiman (Ithaca) 8–3 always give 100 percent.” about the strengths and weaknesses of their So far this season, Hollis and Reiman opponents between points and breaks. doubles competition have been playing third doubles. In the reg- “We know each others’ strengths,” Reiman Quarterfinals ular season, they beat both Elmira College said. “We just communicate and work together Nataly Mendoza/Danika Robison (Skidmore) def. C. Nunez/Agata Kubik (Ithaca) 9–7 and SUNY-Cortland 8–3 on their home really well. We motivate each other really well, Source: Sports Information courts. With a win over Hartwick College and that’s important.” 26 The Ithacan sports Thursday, October 1, 2009 Blue and Gold go beyond early expectations

By Seth Schniebolk “I have higher expectations for our team And Bobby Savino now because I have seen how we all play,” Contributing Writers O’Shea said. “We have the potential to shoot Not many had high expectations for the lower than most of us have been scoring. I golf team as it headed into its inaugural hope we get the chance to show other schools season as a varsity sport. However, after an what we are capable of shooting before the excellent start to the season, highlighted by season is over.” a second-place finish in the Empire 8 Invita- Looking forward to the remainder of the tional last week, Head Coach Dan Wood said season, Wood said he would like to see how his his expectations for the team have changed. players fare against superior opponents during “I thought we had a chance to beat match play. Elmira [College] and William Smith [Col- “Our women need to play with better lege],” Wood said. “I wasn’t too sure of St. players as much as possible,” Wood said. John Fisher [College] — whether they had “They can learn more from that than playing any good freshmen added to their roster. with girls who are the same, or maybe even Turns out our freshmen are a little better slightly inferior to us.” than theirs.” Though the Blue and Gold hit a minor While the Bombers lost by one shot to St. roadblock this weekend at the William Smith John Fisher on Sept. 13 at the St. Lawrence Invitational at Clifton Springs — finishing Invitational, they were able to pull out a win fourth among five teams — this weekend over the Cardinals the following week at the presents another opportunity for improve- Empire 8 Championships. ment when the team travels to Cortland, N.Y., Midway through the Bombers’ fall season for the Martin/Wallace Invitational. with two fall tournaments remaining, they have picked up a second-place finish at the Empire 8 Championships and own a 1–0 re- William Smith Fall Invitational Clifton Springs Country Club - cord in duel matches. Sept. 26 and 27 Freshman Jackie Young said the success comes from her teammates’ hard work, as well as the endless hours of teaching from T eam Scores Total Wood and Assistant Coach Sandy Wood, his wife. Nazareth College 549 “The great start to this season is a combi- William Smith College 599 St. John Fisher College 603 nation of the time spent by both our coach Ithaca College 605 and assistant coach and the dedication of my Elmira College 633 teammates,” Young said. “Our coaches spend Junior Christie O’Shea tees off in the golf team’s 370–412 win over William Smith College a lot of their time working with us on every on Sept. 5 at the Country Club of Ithaca. The Bombers are 1–0 in duel matches this season. aspect of the game, from our short game to Karina Fink/The Ithacan ithaca OUT IN Total just learning the rules.” Brooke Llobell 95 46 141 Junior Lauren Ryan, who was a part of the club team,” Ryan said. “You didn’t always Wood to coach us also when he knows that Christie O’Shea 99 51 150 golf program last year when it was still a club get girls that really wanted to be there, so we all want to become a great golf team.” Samantha Liberty 101 53 154 sport, said the biggest difference from last season it was hard to have motivation to want to Junior Christie O’Shea said she was unsure Jackie Young 107 53 160 Lauren Ryan 107 55 162 to this year is the motivation of everyone to get have a better team. All six of us truly want about how successful the team would be com- better as a team, as well as individually. to be out on the course as much as we can, ing into the season but is optimistic about the Source: Sports Information “It was hard last year with just being a whenever we can. It’s easier for Coach its future.

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TOMORROW •All day Volleyball at Fredonia Invitational •10 a.m. Men’s and women’s cross country at Paul Short Invitational at Lehigh University

SATURDAY •All day Volleyball at Fredonia Invitational •All day Golf at Martin/Wallace Invitational at SUNY-Cortland •11 a.m. Women’s cross country at Cazenovia Homecoming Invitational •1 p.m. Field hockey vs. Stevens Institute of Technology at Yavits Field •2:30 p.m. Football at Hartwick College •Noon Men’s soccer at Rochester Institute of Technology •Noon Men’s cross country at Cazenovia Homecoming Invitational

SUNDAY •All day Golf at Martin/Wallace Invitational at SUNY-Cortland •Noon Men’s soccer at Nazareth College •Noon Women’s tennis at Stevens Institute of Technology

TUESDAY •4 p.m. Women’s soccer at St. John Fisher College •4 p.m. Women’s tennis at St. John Fisher College •7 p.m. Volleyball vs. SUNY-Cortland at Ben Light Gymnasium

WEDNESDAY •4:00 p.m. Field hockey vs. Wilkes University at Yavits Field

Bold = Home game The Ithacan | theithacan.org/sports online allison wassink/the ithacan [the buzzer] Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Ithacan 27 where we stand

4 VOLLEYBALL W L Win% 1. Nazareth 14 6 .700 2. Stevens 12 6 .667 3. Elmira 7 4 .636 4. Ithaca 12 8 .600 5. RIT 11 8 .579

4 men’s soccer W L T Win% 1. Stevens 7 2 0 .778 2. Elmira 6 2 0 .750 3. Alfred 5 3 0 .625 4. Ithaca 5 3 0 .625 5. Nazareth 5 4 0 .556 FreshmanEyes Henry on Bataille the keeps birdiethe shuttlecock, commonly called a “birdie,” in play during badminton club practice Sunday on the Wood Floor Gym in the Fitness Center. Club play starts in September and lasts through early May. Nathan Bickell/the ithacan bynumbers the 1 women’s soccer W L T Win% 5 The number of doubles 1. Ithaca 7 2 0 .778 2. Nazareth 5 2 1 .688 wins women’s tennis duo 3. RIT 3 3 3 .500 Sarah Hollis and Devra 4. Alfred 3 5 1 .389 Reiman have this season. they 5. St. John Fisher 3 5 1 .389 See story on page 25.

8The number of freshmen on the women’s cross country saidit team’s roster this season. Empire 8 Standings / Overall Records See story on page 24. I made it back, Grandma. I made it back, and this time I theWeird news foulfrom the wide line world of sports Supporting your hometown sports teams is something that is enjoyed from the sideline to the sofa. But for fans won’t let of the National Football League’s Detroit Lions, this experience happened to be unfortunately one- sided Sunday. With the Lions riding a 19-game losing streak leading up to their home matchup you or the against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field, the team was left with about 10,000 unsold family down. tickets at the 72-hour NFL deadline to reach a sellout. As a result, the game was not televised on local television markets within 75 miles of the stadium. Instead, Lions’ fans were treated by Fox Television to Brett Favre’s home debut for the Minnesota Vikings against the San Philadelphia Eagles’ Francisco 49ers. Despite the blackout, the Lions managed to snap their 21-month losing quarterback Michael streak, with a 19–14 win over the visiting Redskins. Vick on his return to the – Andrew Weiser NFL and regular-season debut Sept. 27 after serving 18 months in federal prison. Vick’s grandmother died while he was incarcerated for involvement in a play of the week dogfighting ring.

Rachael Palladino fast freshman start Freshman forward Through nine regular-season games, Palladino has Women’s soccer scored nine goals and contributed three assists to lead the team with 21 total points. Palladino’s nine goals — In a seven-minute span Friday through the first eight games — fell one shy of tying the against No. 27 SUNY-Cortland, school freshman record set by two-time All-American Palladino scored both Bomber goals, Chelsey Feldman in 2005. Palladino has played a leading the team to a 2–1 victory. significant role in the Bombers’ impressive 7–2 run to open the season. 28 The Ithacan Th is I See Thursday, October 1, 2009

Above: From left, guitarist John-Paul Norpoth, drummer Kenny Grohowski and bassist Jim Robertson, all of the band Hollands, perform an acoustic set Friday on The Commons, while senior WICB DJ Aaron Terkel, dressed as an apple, records their performance to broadcast live on the radio station’s specialty show “Countdown to the Weekend.” SETH nenstiel/the ithacan Below: Amara Stein-Kraus of Littletree Orchards sells apples at the farm’s booth Saturday at the Apple Harvest Festival. The orchard also sells squash, pumpkins, cider and cider doughnuts. courtesy of kayla Klein an apple a day... Students and locals gather to indulge cravings for apple treats and live music on The Commons at the 27th annual Apple Harvest Festival

View a special multimedia page of Applefest at theitha- can.org/go/09apple.

Above Left: Ithaca Iron Chef contestant Brian Ross showcases his culinary talents at the apple-themed cooking competition Saturday in the center of The Commons. TJ GUNTHER/the ithacan

Above Right: Junior vocal major Daria Harper sings “I Don’t Want to Wait” with Premium Blend, an all-female a cappella group, Saturday under the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Michelle boulÉ/the ithacan