THURSDAY INSIDE MARCH 31, 2011 The Voice Office’s 6th News...... 1-3 Annual Fashion Show Opinions...... 4-6 LIFESTYLES PG 7 Lifestyles..7-9

INDEX Are you sick of Sports.....10-12 Charlie Sheen?

Vol. LXXXVIII No. 16 OPINIONS PG 4

State University of New York College at Cortland Student Survey Says “No” to Budget Cuts

Cortland students op- have to accept budget or staff- Kathryn Lazarski, a junior cuts, Cortland would lose $4.1 go to learn” said Brian Lance, ing cuts to fill the budget gap. sports management major from million, bringing the total to a senior communication stud- pose budget and staff Of the 95 students sur- Oswego added, “There are al- $8 million according to col- ies major from Binghamton. cuts to SUNY system veyed, 70 of them oppose ready enough education budget lege President Erik Bitterbaum. Joe Rahimzadeh, a se- budget cuts. A small margin cuts going on and we do not need New York State is scheduled nior biology major from Nan- of 19 people agreed with the any more. The SUNY school to adopt a budget by April 1. uet said, “Yes, I think we By Scott Rapp’s Com 323 News cuts, and 6 were undecided. staff is necessary for the suc- On the other hand, 20 percent should have budget or staffing Writing and Reporting Class “It’s truly unfair to the stu- cess of students and other staff of the students surveyed believe cuts; otherwise students will dents because we signed up for members. Education could be that budget cuts should be made have to handle that burden in a good education at a respected hurt by these cuts and it is edu- from portions of education.“I things like tuition increases.” school. If funds are cut as well cation that we need for the fu- think that the lower enrollment Overall the sentiment of the An overwhelming major- as programs, we’re not getting ture leaders of this country.” extra curriculars should be cut at students surveyed is that SUNY ity of Cortland students sur- the affordable SUNY education Governor Andrew Cuomo’s all SUNY schools. Club sports schools should not have to make veyed this past week said that that we were promised,” said proposed budget for 2011-2012 and intramural sports, not class- any more cuts. “Being an edu- SUNY schools should not Alyssa Kaufer, a junior speech calls for $148.5 million in cuts es. People don’t go to school pathology major from Monroe. to the SUNY system. Of those to play Intramural sports, they See BUDGET , page 3 Cortland’s All-American Athletes

Dave Colagiovanni and high school or placing in na- Aljamain Sterling win tionals in col- All-American titles lege. For him, that meant re- moving him- By Dan Harding Jr. self from any- Editor-in-Chief thing or anyone that stood between him Senior wrestlers Dave Cola- and his goals. giovanni and Aljamain Sterling “In order to earned All-American honors keep your pri- two weeks ago by placing fifth orities straight and sixth respectively at the na- ,you can’t be tional tournament in La Crosse, a regular col- Wisconsin. To both wrestlers, lege student,” this achievement reflects not said Sterling. just their performance in one “I don’t drink tournament, but the accumu- or go out when lation of years of hard work. it’s time to get “It was great seeing my serious. I try to two seniors on the podium; avoid anything they both were such great lead- that would be ers,” said Coach Brad Bruhn. a distraction.” For Sterling, who is a two S t e r l i n g time All-American as well maintains that as the 11th winningest wres- same type of tler in Cortland history, suc- drive and focus cess hasn’t always come easily. when compet- “I only started wrestling in ing in his other 10th grade and I really didn’t arena, the oc- know much about the sport,” said tagon. Fighting Sterling. “I ended up getting beat mixed martial up a lot even on the JV level.” arts at the ama- Sterling credits his ability to teur level for achieve his goals on his unwav- See WRESTLING, Provided by Aljamain Sterling ering dedication whether it was page 2 cracking the varsity line up in Senior Aljamain Sterling, two - time All American placed sixth at the national tournament in La Crosse, Wisconsin Monroe Fest? They Should Call it Gone-roe Fest!

Popular spring block Though it is associated with sale of liquor without a license, Avenue. It is said that the stabbing town attend it than students from students drinking to intoxication, public consumption of alcohol, was a result of Monroe Fest itself. town. We’re just telling them that party cancelled due to it is also common to see students underage drinking, and noise. Lieutenant David Guer- most of the event is unlawful.” lack of police resources playing frisbee or can jam, show- Some of the concern derived rera talked about the decision According to the letter sent to ing off their hula hoop moves, or from the chaos and disaster that to crack down on Monroe Fest. the residents of Monroe Heights, By Jessica Downer just sitting around enjoying the happened at SUNY Albany’s “It was never actually a recog- SUNY Cortland, Tompkins Copy Editor beautiful weather after a long similar tradition Kegs and Eggs, nized event. It was it size and Cortland Community College, winter in Central New York. where many students, energized scope of the event itself that was and the surrounding community The bad news came last by their drunkenness, threw chairs of concern,” said Lt. Guerrera. are in support of the Police De- week when the City of Cortland out of their windows and tipped He continued, “It has grown partment’s decision. Members The traditional spring festive Police Department sent letters to over cars. Though the events at to the size where it is unmanage- of the community that live on event known as Monroe Fest will students living on Monroe and Kegs and Eggs has some concern able by the police department. Monroe Heights have been con- not be held this year. For those Orchard Street, stating that if stu- to the CPD, their decision was Monroe Fest isn’t budgeted by cerned with the exposure chil- who are unaware of what Monroe dents have a party the law would made to enforce the rules more the Police Department but we still Fest is, it is a block party held on be strictly enforced by the CPD. strictly after last year when two have to be there to enforce the law. the same weekend as Spring Fling. This includes arrests for the people were stabbed on Clayton More young adults from out of See MONROE , page 3 2 MARCH 31, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS

shoulder in- juries as well Wrestling as numerous What’s Going On? concussions. FROM COVER PAGE Though the injuries have Calendar of Events: March 31 - April 6 forced him to the past year he has compiled a re- sit out impor- cord of 6-1. Never one to remain tant matches Today: complacent, Sterling is making and pivotal his professional MMA debut parts of the 5 p.m. Attend a Study Abroad 101 Information Session to learn about on April 8th in Rhode Island. season, he Study Abroad programs. Located in Brockway Hall Room 203. “I know these fights will actually attri- be a lot different than my ama- butes them for teur fights but I’m excited and his success Friday: ready for the challenge,” said on the mat. Sterling. “Look out for me “ W e l l 3 p.m. Study Abroad 101 Information Session in Brockway Room 203. when I make it to the UFC.” I’ve certainly Though he has his sights paid the price Musical performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone” in the Dowd are set on fighting under for my inju- Fine Arts Theater. the bright lights of the UFC ries,” laughed his heart lies in helping fu- Colagiovanni. ture generations of wrestlers. “But they “Where I grew up it was taught me Saturday: easy to get into trouble and get to be patient involved with gangs but wres- though. I’ve All Day Spring Open House. tling has helped me stay away waited for photo provided by Dave Colagiovanni from all of that. I want to show 5 years to 10 a.m. - The Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department invites the younger guys that there is become an Dave Colagiovanni placed fifth at national tournament 1 p.m. families to enjoy the program “Summer Beach” at the Children’s a different path,” said Sterling. A l l - A m e r - To Dave Colagiovanni Museum in O’Heron Newman Hall, 8 Calvert St. ican and that patience was de- mains humble and credits others who has competed for 5 years veloped while I was injured. at Cortland finally attain- for his success. When asked who Aside from his patience, influenced his career he rattles 8 p.m. Musical performance of “The Drowsy Chaperone” in the Dowd ing All-American status has Colagiovanni’s second to left him with a sense of relief. of dozens of names including, Fine Arts Theater. none work ethic has en- coaches, teammates and friends “I’ve wrestled for 14 abled him to reach his goals. years and I felt like all those but he maintains that his par- “No one else has a train- ents are his biggest motivation. years of training were all for ing regiment like him,” said Sunday: this (national) tournament,” “My ultimate goal is to Bruhn. “It’s like he was obsessed make my parents proud of me. said Colagiovanni. “I’m very with training in a way. Not be- 2 p.m. “The Drowsy Chaperone” in the Dowd Fine Arts Theater. pleased with where I finished.” I want to show them all their ing on that podium at nation- hard work raising me has paid For Colagiovanni the path als wasn’t an option for him.” to becoming an All-American off. I owe all of my success Though he has an outstand- to them,” said Colagiovanni. had been riddled with all sorts ing career filled with numerous Monday: of wrestling related injuries. achievements including an All- He has suffered from knee and American title, Colagiovanni re- 11:30 Book Chat “The Death and Life of the Great American School a.m. System,” in the Memorial Library Conference Room. 12 p.m. “In Your Face(book)” is a social networking discussion located in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. 4:30 Playwright Nancy Frick will present “A Working Writer: The Joys p.m. and Sorrows,” in Sperry Room 304. Tuesday: 8 p.m. SAB Coffee House located in Corey Exhibition Lounge. 8 p.m. Join the “Take Back the Night March” on the steps of Corey Union and fight against rape. Wednesday 12:30 Sandwich Seminar: “Senator McCarthy Revisited and Revised” p.m. presented by Gordon Beadle in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. 4:30 “Veiled Cultures: The Globalized Muslim Woman as Orientalist p.m. Figure,” will be presented by Carl Davila in Moffett Room 2125. 4:30 Kassim Kone will give a gallery talk about his “Bògòlanfini, Pat- p.m. terns of Bamana Culture” exhibit in Dowd Gallery.

Student Housing for 2-6 Students Walking Distance to Campus Call 607-842-6269 NEWS The Dragon Chronicle mARCH 31, 2011 3 Neubig Presents, “A Day at the Carnival”

Neubig mixes up regular when taking a trip the carnival. Carnivals are known for their Steven Damiani also enjoyed greasy food, the crowded lines, and menu with carnival-style the vast choices that Neubig chose the entertaining street acts. Two foods and desserts for the night. According to Dami- of the three were clearly noticed. ani and the rest of his table, “The “There needs to be more By Brittani Sahm food was terrific. And the sausage decorations and other entertain- Staff Writer with peppers was a good touch.” ment for this to be a carnival,” The gyro, a healthy alterna- said Jenna Evarts. When asked tive to the normal carnival-style what Evarts would like to have food, was made fresh for hun- seen present in Neubig that Last Thursday, Cortland’s gry students at the Mongo grill. night, she responded: “I think we all-you-can-eat dining hall, Neu- Freshly cut toppings and could use some flame throwers.” big, featured it’s recent big theme Tzakziti sauce were stationed for Damiani agreed with Evarts’s night: “A Day at the Carnival.” students to top their hot gyros. thoughts: “The staff should have The room was filled to the Philly cheese steaks also had their been dressed up like clowns. Or maximum with students waiting place on the menu, with those even real clowns would have in line for carnival-style food, being made-to-order as well. been nice to see,” Damiani added. such as corn dogs, loaded curly Although food was a big When others were asked what fries, and mozzarella sticks. hit at Carnival Night, Damiani Neubig should have included in Even for picky eaters like and his friends believed that the it’s “A Day at the Carnival,” the Lima Stafford, there was enough atmosphere “felt like Neubig most popular answer was clowns. photo by Brittani Sahm of a selection for everyone to with a cotton candy machine.” Jugglers and animal balloons ASC workers serve cotton candy and sno-kones for Neubig’s Carnival be satisfied at dinner. “I really Decorations were absent, were also fair, realistic choices liked what I had,” commented music was non-existent, and for students to be able to enjoy Stafford, “The funnel cakes the food alone was not enough while taking a trip to the carnival. thing Damiani also suggested. “I Neubig’s “A Day at the Car- were definitely the best though.” to create the carnival impres- Along with the reason- wanted to see trapeze girls hang- nival” was a success when Along with funnel cakes for sion for most of the students. able requests, some extreme ing from the ceiling,” he joked. it comes down to the reason dessert, Carnival Night had a One common consensus was additions could be considered Although there were com- Neubig even exists: the food. special station for cotton candy heard throughout the cafeteria: for next time. Gravitron in the plaints about the lack of en- and snow cones, both essentials “Where is the entertainment?” middle of Neubig? That’s one tertainment and decorations, MONROE Wellness Wednesday No More M&T FROM COVER PAGE

Students are surprised The results for the drug and alco- M&T decides to close it’s students who already have their dren get to excessive amounts of by low alcohol and hol use questions were much low- college banking account through alcohol the resulting mess that is er than I thought they would be.” branch on campus, new M&T bank.” This switch comes left after the festivities are done. drug use in Cortland Many other students might bank to take it’s place from M&T’s desire to close some Landlords are in agreement be surprised that Cortland stu- of their branches as part of their of the decision because they don’t dents typically don’t consume corporate plan. Many Cortland want damage to their houses. as much alcohol and other By Megan O’Brien students have M&T accounts for Many students expressed By Hannah Connelly drugs as we think they do. Staff Writer the sole purpose of the function- their feelings on Monroe Fest. Staff Writer This is important for all ality of their services on campus. Sigi Mizrahi, a junior stated, “I students, but specifically -in For those who will still use M&T don’t drink but I think if I did I coming freshmen, to realize after the closure, students will would probably be angry because that they don’t need to drink Say ‘goodbye’ to M&T Last Wednesday, stu- have to visit their main branch on the decision to cancel Monroe an unsafe amount of alcohol Banking on the Cortland campus. Groton Ave. The Summit also has Fest is based on the actions of dents discovered how much to fit in with other students. As of June 30th, M&T will no they actually knew about full services location at 143 Main other people and they are saying “The Secret Life of the longer provide banking services Street. Pierre Gagnon, Executive that we all will be the same way.” the typical Cortland student. SUNY Cortland student” also on the campus. Junior Michael Last week’s Wellness Director of ASC sent an email to “I think it’s ridiculous that featured a poster that was dis- Cody said, “On average, I prob- the campus telling of the change. they cancelled Monroe Fest be- Wednesday, “The Secret Life played during Body Appreciation ably use the ATM once a week.” of the SUNY Cortland Stu- He says that the Summit Federal cause it is a totally different con- Week. This poster board, cre- Even though he is frustrated, he Credit Union offers “surcharge- cept than Kegs and Eggs,” said dent,” was hosted by Cort- ated by members of the Health plans on staying with M&T. The land’s Health Promotion Of- free ATM’s in Cortland” and in Briana Bonn, junior. “They are Club, was entitled, “No Matter Summit Federal Credit Union all 50 states. Another upside of both in different places which fice staff and student interns. What Your Secrets Are, You’re will be replacing the current This informative and inter- the change to the Summit is the brings different aspects to each Amazing Just The Way You Are.” M&T branch in Neubig as well educational seminars they plan event. Monroe Fest itself has active program quizzed partici- Students were asked to anon- as the ATM’s in Neubig, Park pants on what they thought the on offering to the community, gone on without incident.” ymously place secrets and inse- Center, and Old Main. Sopho- including “Credit 101,” “Mon- “Monroe Fest, although typical Cortland student was like. curities onto this display board more Sara Lang was very angry The questions regarded drug use, ey Management,” “Preventing filled with partying and drink- to share with other students. This upon learning of the change. She Fraud and Identity Theft,” and ing, is a time when students of alcohol consumption, amount poster allowed students to see said, “It’s basically useless for me of sleep, and social networking. “How to Buy Your First Home.” all kinds gather and enjoy the that they’re not the only one with to have M&T; the whole reason For more information about The company of one another,” said Participants were asked a secret or insecurities; in fact, I got it was to use their services multiple choice questions about Summit Federal Credit Union, Ishmael Sprowal. “As a senior I many students feel the same way. here.” Dave Barnick agrees: “I visit www.summitfcu.org. wanted to enjoy it one last time.” what they thought a typical stu- Students are encouraged think it’s a real inconvenience to dent’s amount of alcohol/drug to attend next week’s Wellness use is, along with other topics. Wednesday: “Enhance Your So- Those answers were then cial Life with Game Night.” compared to a survey taken by This program, hosted by Cortland students that showed Cortland’s Health Promotion Of- 3 girls need housemate! the actual answer. Some par- fice interns, will help students ticipants were surprised be- enhance their social well-being BUDGET 41 upper Clayton Ave. cause what is generally per- and communication skills with ceived as the typical Cortland fun and interactive games. This FROM COVER PAGE student to not necessarily true. event will take place at 7 p.m. Pictures available at Kristin Brhel, a junior who in the Corey Exhibition Lounge. attended the program said, “I was surprised at a lot of the answers. cation major, I know how im- portant school is in order to get cortlandstudenthousing.com where we want to be in our pro- fessional fields later on. We’re Do you want to get known for being an outstand- ing teaching school, and cutting programs would only hinder our involved on campus, meet new potential for the future,” said Ja- mie Florindi, a junior physical people and have your voice education major from Rye Brook. Contributing writers: Saman- tha Costanza, Meagan Mosie, heard? Jillian Cook, Leah Pomeroy, Bri- ana Kenyon, Joseph Salvatore Join The Dragon Chronicle! Anthony, Kevin Mulvihill, Lau- ren Ryder, Corinne Valenti, Le- Meetings are held every Mon- anne Wulforst, Elly Neno,Dylan Prete, Kevin Dague, Gaetano day at 9:30 p.m. in Corey 111. DiNardi and Tyrone L. Heppard. Have something to say and want your voice to be heard by the campus community? Then speak up and e-mail your thoughts to Opinions [email protected]. Our View Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor, lives, fortunes and sacred trust. to NYS Penal law, no firearm At 12:37p.m. last Tuesday, a campus-wide email was sent This is in response to last Individual rights and freedoms or "other dangerous weapon" is to all students informing them that tickets for the Spring Fling week’s “Consider this, Cortland.” were the goals. They thumbed allowed on campus. Only UPD Concert featuring Kid Cudi had been sold out. At first glance, it I was making my rounds on their noses to the leading military officers are allowed to possess would appear that the Student Activities Board must have done second shift with a tractor load of power of the world of that day firearms. Now wait, if I have an excellent job promoting ticket sales and that students must salt for the Prospect hill sidewalk and bought, with their lives, that one, it's a weapon and if they really love Kid Cudi as they sold out the show in just two days. The and stopped in the Library to see which we now take for granted. have one, it's a firearm? What Student Activities Board who runs the event is hailing this as an the Bald Eagle exhibit. It was Let us suppose our federal is the definition of "weapon"? unprecedented success. somewhat disappointing, but I government only had three Have they not just designated If the sole goal of the SAB was simply to sell all of their picked up your paper on the way tasks, protect our borders, themselves as the Intention tickets and turn a profit, like that of a private venue such as out and that is never disappointing. maintain foreign relations and Police? The rule is a good one: Madison Square Garden, then indeed it was a success. It has come I hope that this article deliver the mail. Could they don't bring guns to SUNY. But to the attention of “The Dragon Chronicle” that many students generates a good cross-section of do it? Could they do it without they don't stop there. If you purchased upwards of 50 to 60 tickets with the intent of scalping responses. That would indicate running your grandchildren have one, it's a weapon. If a law them before the show thus leading to the early sell out. to me that young Americans into insurrmountable debt? I abiding citizen has one and uses it Because of this, hundreds of students who had hoped are awake, thinking and asking doubt it, yet they have been for target practice, or competition, to attend the Spring Fling concert will now be at the mercy of questions. You should be. allowed to inject themselves or shooting woodchucks that eat scalpers and may not be able to avoid the inflated prices. This article puts forth the into so many more aspects that all the squash out of your garden, We would like to recommend that SAB takes a lesson question that there may be it makes your head spin. This wouldn't it be a tool? For that from how the University goes about selling Cortaca tickets. a trend toward government is what we will continue to have matter, what is the definition of Students who show proper school i.d. are allowed to purchase intervening in all aspects of our if we keep saying things like, "other dangerous weapon" to one ticket for themselves. Then, if tickets remain at the conclusion lives. I assure you that is, and "The government needs to do the Intention Police: a hammer, of that sale, they become available to the public. In this scenario, has been the case for some time! something about this." This is a baseball bat, a salad fork? students are given first priority. But the last time I checked, we what we will have if we make But wait, they didn't stop there! We hope that next year this issue will be remedied and supposedly have a representitive voting decisions based on news He went on to say that if you students will be given a fair opportunity to purchase tickets for a form of government. Does that sound bytes and political ads. observe someone who exhibits concert being held on their campus. make us the government and Allow me to bring this closer a fascination with fire arms and them the representitives? If so, to home: the place where you talks about them, they want to be -A disappointed “Dragon Chronicle” Staff then that which we tolerate, we go to school and I work. As a notified immediatly on the e-mail deserve. Throughout my lifetime staunch supporter of Articles I hot line so they can investigate that and especially the last ten years, and II in the Bill of Rights, this is person. Sorry to inform the "Big my generation has systematically scarey to me. I recently attended a Brother," but I can talk about guns surrendered individual rights and mandatory "Preventing Violence and Jesus all day long because freedoms in the name of safety, in the Workplace" seminar put I am guaranteed those rights. security and common sense. At on by Human Resources and I'm getting older and the same time, they sacrifice UPD. Informative? Yes. Good disillusioned. Please do all you your generation on the altar of idea? Yes. But if we governed can to fix our country. Patriotism liberation for people in other lands ourselves in the matter, there and personal involvement are who don't seem to grasp what would be no reason for the college and ought to be, synonomous. has been purchased for them. to conduct the class. Remember: Bring fresh ideas and demand It is going to take the intellect, anything that is a good idea, the accountability from elected ambition and genuine concern government will make into law. officials. They only have the from your generation to reverse The UPD officer went to great power we vest in them. It is our this situation. The founding lengths to talk about how firearms country as much as it is theirs. fathers never thought about safety are not allowed on campus. I'm Thanks for considering this. 138 Years of Tradition and convenience. They mutually good with that. It's the language - Al, Grounds worker Editor-in-Chief: pledged to each other their that's scary. He said, according Dan Harding [email protected] Being a resident assistant is answer a question for someone assistant position becomes News Editor: Opinions Editor: a hard line to walk. It is about on round, or when you host a that much more difficult. finding that balance between being program. It is about getting to The article also places all of Becky Greenland Matt Ianno friendly with the residents and know the residents in your hall, the blame for policy violations [email protected] [email protected] being respected by them. There and helping to make sure they on the RA, as if the RA is are many parts to the RA position have the best experience possible. responsible for the incident that Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: that involve building community The article in last week's is occurring. It is important for Tiffany Lewars Tyrone Heppard and serving as a resource for issue of the Dragon Chronicle, residents to accept responsibility [email protected] [email protected] residents in the hall. However, "Are RAs Ruining Your Day?" for their own actions. A resident the one aspect that residents exploited a common stereotype assistant is simply doing his or Photo Editor: Webmaster: focus on is policy enforcement. of the position: RAs are out to get her job in enforcing policy. The Jonathan Rodriguez TBA In reality, policy enforcement people, and, for some reason, we resident is the person that chose [email protected] TBA’s email is the smallest part of my job. In enjoy documenting our residents. to break that policy. It may be three years as a resident assistant, In my experience, this is just easier to get mad at the RA, and Copy Editors: the number of people I have not true. The mass publication to say the RA is power hungry, Cara Shulman documented is far less than the of that stereotype has not made however, at the end of the day, [email protected] number of residents with whom the position easier. It condones only you are responsible for you. Jessica Downer I have made connections. These the anti-RA attitude and creates -Jessica Mohr [email protected] connections are made on a typical that much more resistance in the night of duty, when you stop and halls. As a result, the resident SGA Representative: Tyrone Heppard [email protected] Stop Charlie Sheen From Winning Business Manager: Actor Charlie Sheen has the fact that Sheen was never He has gained over 3 million Please contact [email protected] anything more than a mediocre followers in one month. Barack been in the spotlight for sitcom actor, on a terrible Obama has 7 million total. Staff Writers and Photographers: weeks due to wild antics sitcom. Every bit of attention This is the world that we live Hannah Connelly, Adam Gonzalez, Samantha Ficken, Jessica that he receives is because of his in, folks. Our country’s general Downer, Steven Cuce, Kevin McDonnell, Justin Ritzel, Teddy By Nathan Bell outrageous personality, rather population is more interested Montalvo, Nathan Vaji, Mark Nader, Mike Kasel, Melissa Kane, Staff Writer than his Hollywood status. in what comes out of the mind Brittani Sahm, Sam Dutkowsky, Jay Distefano, Brian Lupo, In a typical celebrity gossip of Charlie Sheen than our own Megan O’Brien, Kimberly Massaro, Christina D’Agostino, Sarah Who else is sick of Charlie Sheen? drama, the celebrity would president. It’s also worth noting McCannon, Chris Oullette, Todd Curtis, Matt Tyoe, Justin Atkin- I honestly cannot remember actually be a celebrity. In Charlie that names such as Lady Gaga, son, Steve Hernandez, Molly Fogarty, Giovanni Diomede, Tony a time when the press has over- Sheen’s case, the only reason Justin Bieber, and Brittany Nguyen, Teresa Riley, Nick Larocca, Dave Mindich. covered a celebrity’s ridiculous he is a celebrity is because the Spears are ahead of our nation’s actions more than this. Lindsay American people have made him president as well. Flag & Stamp Designer: Faculty Adviser: Lohan and Britney Spears make one. I’m going out on a limb here, Antonio Mancilla Scott Rapp an argument, but Mr. Sheen takes Charlie Sheen is like an eight but I’d be willing to guess that [email protected] [email protected] the cake. year old, to be blunt. He thrives the majority of our country has In today’s American culture, off the attention that he receives a greater knowledge about the celebrities can easily dominate from the public. The more people events of Charlie Sheen’s life headlines on any given day. For pay attention to him, the more than the current crisis in Japan. The Dragon Chronicle Newsroom: (607) 753-2803 whatever reason, Americans love absurd he will act. The concept that Americans 111 Corey Union Fax: (607)753-2805 hearing about the lives of the If you’re looking for some will disregard a potential global Cortland, NY 13045 E-mail: [email protected] famous, however tragic their lives sort of statistic to reinforce my crisis to listen to a washed-up may be. theory, look no further than the drug addict actor is moderately Website: http://web.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle What’s interesting to me fact that he attracted one million Activities funded by SGA and MAF about the entire situation is Twitter followers- in one day. See WINNING, page 5 OPINIONS The Dragon Chronicle MARCH 31, 2011 5 Hollywood Not For Squares No Monroe The Hollywood diner has was a good thing we made it amount of food that came out. The controversial cancel- Maybe Monroe won’t be having before the dinner rush, however, I had ordered a seafood a block party, but I guarantee become a favorite res- because it got busy. Depending platter and it had clams, scallops, ling of Monroefest has it will happen somewhere else. taurant for students on why you go, you can dress as and haddock shrimp, all fried; it students talking If the school and police are you please - yes, even in sweats was very delicious. This was one worried about another “Kegs and By Tony Nyugen and a hoody. The prices are of the more pricey meals at the By Brian Lupo Eggs” occurring at Cortland, why Staff Writer reasonabel, and they have a wide table, but I could not finish it all Staff Writer wouldn’t they attempt to reach out variety of food, including: pasta, and had to take some of it home. to students and say, “‘Kegs and seafood, steaks, burgers, and I definitely recommend the Why does every college and Eggs’ was an awful example of There are many places people sandwiches, to name a few. They Hollywood restaurant if you drinking and partying and excess, can go to get dinner off campus. university in America enforce a offer about sic different sides, want to go out to grab a bite to strict alcohol policy while secretly but we trust that in Cortland an Most people pick Applebee’s of which, you can choose two. eat with some friends. It’s a very event like that is highly unlikely. or something right down-town. promoting alcohol consumption? When we got our food, clean and friendly environment For example, bars and pubs We encourage students to behave There is also another great place I was shocked to see the for people of all ages. and, for those students who are 21 you can eat: the Hollywood surround these establishments. Within the school stores you can and older, to drink responsibly.” Restaurant located on Groton. Of course they’d never There is a parking lot on the side if buy beer mugs and shot glasses that feature your school’s logo. say that, and instead they’ll you decide to drive down, but it’s cancel Monroe Fest, which not too far of a walk from campus. I think from that information alone you could call college won’t work because it will only When I walked in with my encourage students to protest friends, we were greeted by the authorities hypocritical. This past week, residents and incite even more hatred and very friendly hostess that seated vitriol towards the authority us quickly. As we looked over of Monroe Heights received a letter from the Cortland police in the college community. By the menu the waitress came implementing the most draconian over, and asked us what we informing them that it is their intention “to terminate” (that’s measures with “terminations” would like to drink. She also and “cancellations,” students are brought over a hot loaf of bread seriously what the letter says) Monroe Fest this year. If you are only going to be oppositional, while we talked and thought causing even more trouble. about what we wanted to order. unfamiliar with Monroe Fest, it is a block party that occurs annually Would SUNY Cortland At first look, the place has cancel Cortaca? Doubtful. an old Hollywood feel, due to all during Cortland’s Spring Fling weekend. The letter cites that Why is Cortaca okay and the pictures and palms trees that Monroe Fest unacceptable? are placed around the restaurant. each year Monroe Fest gets larger and, therefore, is more dangerous. Once again, it shows the The restaurant is well lit and has hypocrisy of college culture. a very friendly environment; the I’ve heard speculation photo by Tony Nyugen that this is Cortland’s response Let’s be honest , and this booth’s and tables are set up so is not a disparagement to the it doesn’t get too crowded. It to the events of this year’s The Hollywood dinner offers a unique atmosphere just off Main St. UAlbany “Kegs and Eggs” Cortland football team, whom weekend, which ended in I’m sure work very hard in violence. YouTube videos, along their preparation against Ithaca with blog posts, display the College: Cortaca has been, and insanity of the riots. The events will always be, a social drinking The Tough Life of a Man at UAlbany are a depressing event disguised as a football game. example of how college parties I would like to see Cortland One student’s opinion it comes to getting dressed or When we finally do get the girl, can become out of control, but use their resources to come up with looking good-whether it be we have the problem of proposing they should not reflect how constructive ways to tackle the on differences between for a run to the dry cleaners, to her, if the relationship ever SUNY Cortland students behave. issues of underage drinking and males and females dinner with friends, a date, or a does reach that point. No matter Universities and colleges other alcohol related problems. night out on the town-girls have what you think of, chances are it need to reexamine their drinking So Cortland, please allow By Eric Feuer constant pressure to look good. will not live up to the dreams and and partying policies. In the case of those who are of legal drinking Staff Writer Some girls are worse than hopes she has had since childhood Monroe Fest being “terminated,” age to consume alcohol, and others and some guys are worse about the “perfect” proposal. prohibition will not work. No please use education and awareness to yield unruly Some arguments are as old than some girls, but it must be Think of how many romantic letter or information from police hard feeling like you have to look movies she has seen in her life will keep students from outdoor behavior, rather than “terminate” as time. Which came first, the an event that everybody enjoys. chicken or the egg? Who has it good, and even more so when you and how much of that “hollywood day drinking during Spring Fling. worse, men or women? While go out comparing yourselves to romance” us guys have to live up the egg dilemma only has two other girls. Point for the ladies. to. Sorry ladies but chances are counter points, the gender At this point I just want to we’re going to disappoint you conundrum has many variables. say I’m trying not to generalize somehow. We are guys after all. Let’s start with the basics: or stereotype against women, At final tally that is the body. Women have that but these are things I’ve noticed. three for the women: PMS, monthly visit from Aunt Flo to I don’t mean to preach to the pregnancy and constantly worry about, while men have to women out there either; you feeling you have to look good. “Monroe Fest” Off? constantly be on the watch for do whatever you want to do. What a surprise that guy’s a nut shot. Point for each side. The biggest part of the lose this one with a score of The pain from one swift argument is, hands down, “the four: groin shots, providing for kick to the groin could be equal pregnancy issue.” Let’s face women, approaching women to the pain and discomfort it: women have to conceive and guys being the romantic The biggest event of the over at SUNY Albany and how and then carry a human filled women need you to be. women feel over the course spring semester may be the riots they had over there are of “that time of the month.” water balloon for nine months. So go ahead and rejoice, causing the cops here to shut down Now everyone is guilty of All the guy has to do is women of the world. Crack put on hold Monroe Fest. This makes about comparing themselves to others release, wait, and stand by the open a beer and toast yourselves. as much sense as Charlie Sheen at some point but women seem woman’s side to get her food when You don’t have it worse. By Nick LaRocca “winning.” I can’t even come up to judge themselves harder. If a she has cravings or take her to the Staff Writer with the craziest explanation as to guy is standing around and sees hospital when the time is right. why campus police would think another guy who appears to be This point is for the of shutting down the biggest in better shape or dress nicer the ladies. On the flip side, the guy WINNING event of the year in Cortland right first guy might say to himself, has to worry about bringing First of all I would like to behind Cortaca. I was convinced “Maybe I should work harder the bacon home, and then FROM PAGE 4 start out by wishing my beautiful it was a joke until I kept hearing in the gym. That’s a nice shirt. diapers when the time is right. grandmother a “happy birthday” the same rumors from multiple Looks dumb on him, though.” As long as humans have concerning to me. this past Saturday. I couldn’t tell sources. Now I’ve also heard If the gender was reversed been around, men have provided People will tell you that what you how old she is and I don’t that the residents on Monroe get that girl might think to herself, for the family. I’m not saying I’m saying isn’t true. They’ll say think she could either. What I letters every year about Monroe “Look at her, she’s so thin. She women can’t be the main they only follow Sheen because have learned recently is that when Fest. I don’t know what they doesn’t look good in that anyway. provider, but boys are almost he’s entertaining or humorous. adults get older than 40 years of say or how strict the letters I wish I could wear something programmed to think that they This may be true, but he’s also age they stop paying attention to are. So, for anybody with more like that. I feel fat.” As a side have to be the main provider one idiotic, delusional, and addicted how old they are. When my Mom information on this life-or-death note, you ladies throw the words day. This point goes to the guys. to drugs. And not just drugs told me this I was surprised, but matter, please email me or write “I’m fat” around too much. Before the man can provide like “Charlie Sheen.” Drugs then it made perfect sense. Think a letter to the editor with any facts Whether you are or aren’t for the woman he has to get said like cocaine, which Sheen has about it: after you turn 21, your you have, so hopefully someone you don’t have to judge yourself woman. And let’s be honest admitted to using on several age kind of becomes irrelevant. with more power than I can start so hard. Everyone has flaws ladies, at the bars you aren’t occasions. You can drink, smoke, vote, and a counter movement against these and we should remember that. exactly welcoming us with open Next time you watch TV or join the military, but, sadly, high shenanigans. Now to go a tad I’m not trying to be Mr. arms. As much as you might say go on Twitter, I ask that you focus school girls become off limits. more in depth into my last week’s Rodgers, but you don’t have to all us guys have to do is come your attention on something that Don’t worry, fraternities: that article, I want to say although it make yourselves crazy trying to over, when you are standing with actually matters. It’s time to stop rule doesn’t apply to you guys made my friends laugh (which look good every moment of the a group of friends, it can be very fueling the fire that is Charlie until you’re 30, and even then it’s is my only goal for every article day. This brings us to another intimidating. We’ll give that Sheen. really optional, right? The next I write), I realize many RAs take part of the argument: when point to guys for having it worse. time adults become aware of how their job extremely seriously, and old and out of it they really are to them I apologize if they did not Quote of the Week: is when they receive their AARP find the same humor in my words card in the mail wishing them as my fellow residents. Now that “That’s a team, and either, we heal, now, as good living after 50. Ok, now that is out of the way, I expect a team, or we will die as individuals. That’s that that’s out of the way, I want no more emails proclaiming football guys, that’s all it is. Now, what are to talk about Monroe Fest. Is it the lack of scholarly validity you going to do?” happening this year or not? I’m urbandiccionary.com holds. -Tony D’Amato sure you’ve heard by now about Good job, Nancy Drew: you Fountain Day getting cancelled uncovered yet another mystery. 6 March 31, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle OPINIONS

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“The Drowsy Chaper- are as bizarre as the predicaments they find themselves immersed one” is up beat, colorful, in. funny, and entertaining The play will continue from April 1-3 in the Dowd Fine Arts By Dan Harding Jr. Theatre. The show will begin at 8 Editor-in-Chief P.M. on Friday and Saturday and 2p.m on Sunday. Tickets are $7 at If you are looking for an es- the door for all students. cape from your schoolwork or the Directed by Kevin Halpin, lingering winter weather, check this version of the play stayed out the college musical “The within the lines of the original Drowsy Chaperone” being staged story written in 1998, but threw at Dowd Fine Arts through this in modern references to aid in en- weekend. gaging the audience. The Department of Perform- The narrator of the story, ing Arts has successfully trans- played by senior Douglas Rob- formed Dowd’s modest stage into bins, captured the audiences at- a 1920’s world where the most bi- tention from the opening scene zarre predicaments became real- and held it until the curtain closed, ity; a world where everyone was not an easy feat considering all just a song and dance away from the jumping around between the a resolution and happy ending. numerous sub plots. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is Sophomore Tim Fuchs and the story of a man who escapes junior Katie Quigley captured the reality by listening to a record of spotlight in their leading roles of his favorite musical. Robert Martin and Janet Van De- The musical, which is the graff, respectively, Latin lover, story of famous actress Janet Van Adolpho, played by Rasheem Degraff who throws away her ca- Ford was as successful in woo- reer to marry an oil tycoon named ing the character of the chaperone Robert Martin, comes to life be- as he was in adding humor to the photos by Jonathan Rodriguez, Photo Editor fore his eyes in his humble apart- story. Junior Nicole Herlihy who ment. wowed audiences with her im- Katie Quigley as Janet and Tim Fuchs as Robert at left; and Rasheem Ford as Adolpho at right Stirring up this simple love pressive vocal range played the story are a forgetful best man, a role of the chaperone. ing changes subtle, they were that was distracting, but the mal- away from your problems and producer frantically trying to stop Both the lighting and the set able to bring an authentic 1920’s functions were always resolved into a different world. The perfect his leading lady from quitting, design played a pivotal role in feel to the play. within a few seconds. escape for students and commu- thugs disguised as pastry chefs, the success of this production. On a few occasions through- The theme of “The Drowsy nity members alike, this is one a Latin lover, an alcoholic chap- Though the backdrop and stage out the performance, the micro- Chaperone” was that a musical musical comedy that you won’t erone, and other characters that props were simple and the light- phones produced undesired static has the ability to transport you want to end.

Emerald City is the New Enchanted Fashion Capital

Sixth Annual Voice Office Val Jerre was the next design- er up. Based out of Brooklyn, her fashion show represent- styles proved to be the most cou- ed fantasy and glamour ture of the group of the designers. The designs combined elegance By Jessica Downer and Tiffany with sex appeal. Lewars One line had sentimental val- Copy Editor; Lifestyles Editor ue to its designer. The inspiration behind Kiara Jackson’s line, “Di- vine Kreation,” was her father. On Saturday, March 26th, the “My inspiration was my dad’s Function Room in Corey Union death. He motivated me to do a was transformed into a world of lot in life and he supported me fashion, glamour, and the world with his love. “Divine Kreation” of “The Wizard of Oz.” came up because I’m a divine The Voice Office held their person with divine thoughts and sixth annual fashion show en- I wanted to express that through titled “The Yellow Brick Road to my creativity. I spelled Kreation Fashion.” The hallway leading to with a ‘K’ to represent my name the Function room was decorated and my friend’s name, whom I with a mock yellow brick road, work closely with.” a creepy forest, and the demise Palaya Jackson’s line, “Bille of the wicked witch. Inside, the D’s Couture,” brought biker and decor reflected the poppy field bling to fashion. Her combina- where Dorothy and friends fall tion of distressed denim, chains, asleep; as well as a backdrop of and rhinestones appealed to every the famous Emerald City. female’s inner Rihanna. The show opened up with a Cortland freshman, Emily clip from “The Wizard of Oz” Tinsley, presented her line, “Lus- when the tornado hits Dorothy’s ter.” She has aspirations to study photo by Jonathan Rodriguez, Photo Editor house and she lands in Munch- design and fashion and her line kinland. showed her talents. “Luster” was Cortland sophomore, Ruth Osayomi, gives a fierce walk down the Yellow Brick Road to fashion Jamie Piperato and Jonathan true to its name, showing shiny “Jay” Negron hosted the event. materials and accents on the was Melisa Jema Matthew’s line, performance by Nicky Turner. one of the best fashion shows that Throughout the show, they nar- clothing. “Under Construction.” This line Some of the fraternities in atten- I’ve been to in awhile; it was re- rated the tale of Dorothy and her A segment titled “Late Night is part of her brand, “Jema Cou- dance did a stroll wearing their ally good; I’m proud of them.” travels to Oz along the yellow Summer Boys” showed confident ture.” “I wanted it to look exactly frat colors. The Sixth Annual Voice Of- brick road. After each narria- men in fashionable garb. like the name. Not exactly fin- The show concluded with a fice Fashion Show was cooridi- tion, there was a presentation of Shanelle Blondet’s line, “A ished with a grunge type look, traditional performance by the nated by the e-board members a different clothing line. The Good Witch,” made her line to go with ripped jeans and chains.” student dance group “Drama.” of the Black Student Union, first line presented was “Rum with the theme of the night. She In between the lines and the Creatively dressed, they per- along with the assistance of their and Couture” by Rachel Goo- stated, “I like fashion because it narration, the hosts looked for formed choreography of a med- members. It was beautifully put drum. The designer, a graduate shows that confidence can come talent in the audience. This in- ley of songs, ranging from pop to together and professionally han- of Cortland State, has a boutique in your clothes.” This was defi- cluded a catwalk competition, hip-hop and reggae, leaving the dled. From the lighting to the on main street. The clothing pre- netly expressed through the mod- a dance off, a performance by crowd completely energized and music and voice overs, the show sented provided bright, popish els walking down the catwalk in Troy Sterling rapping with PBS, ready to enjoy the rest of their was aesthetically pleasing and colors with a style that any girl white, rhinestones, and tulle. a freestyle by Cortland alumn Da- night. Cortland alumn Rachel harmoniously orchestrated. could wear. The last line to be shown vid Bitterbaum, and a hula hoop Gorman said, “I thought it was 8 MARCH 31, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle LIFESTYLES “Sucker Punch” is a Knock Out

New blockbuster “Sucker Punch” blends fantasy and action perfectly By Justin Atkinson Staff Writer

REVIEW

When people talk about the movie “Sucker Punch” that hit theaters this past weekend, most people would just shrug their shoulders and wouldn’t consid- photo provided by getthebigpicture.net er seeing it. But they would be Browning and Hudgens grace the artsy promo picture for the film passing up a good thing because this is one of those movies that audiences shocked and in hopes seen this year and if you haven’t you have to see. for a sequel. seen it, you are missing out on a If you like fantasy and action “Sucker Punch” stars Emily great story with fantastic special then this is definitely the movie Browning as Baby Doll and also effects.” for you. stars the famous and young Dis- This is one of those movies The movie is about a young ney star Vanessa Hudgens. that won’t win an academy award girl named Baby Doll. She is This movie was directed by and won’t be talked about as one locked away in a mental asylum Zach Snyder, who is known for of the best movies of all time but by her wicked stepfather where directing the action packed thrill- if you are going to see a movie she will undergo a lobotomy in er “300.” Sucker Punch is rated this month, then this would be the five days time. PG-13 and it should be in theaters movie. There, she retreats to a fan- for a while. It’s a movie that is appropri- tasy world in her imagination Some Cortland students saw ate for everyone. The action and where she and four other female the movie opening weekend and the special effects really make the inmates at the asylum escape the only had great things to say about movie. If you were a fan of the facility. it. Cortland junior Andy Buckley “Lord of the Rings” movies or the The lines between reality and said, “I thought this movie was “Harry Potter” movies then you fantasy merge as Baby Doll and well done and it was nothing like will want to see “Sucker Punch.” her companions battle various I have seen before. I would rec- So the next time it’s raining creatures and enemies to retrieve ommend it to anyone who likes and there’s nothing to do, go see the five items they need that will these kinds of action and fantasy “Sucker Punch,” because it will allow them to break free from movies.” not only entertain you, but you their captors before it's too late. Cortland graduate student will also be telling all of your Spacious 2 Bedroom The movie is filled with lots Clinton DeVinney said, “It’s one friends about it the next day. of twists and turns that will leave of the better movies that I have apartment Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Lindsay “Low-han” Only $2,000 per student per Lindsay Lohan continues rings and about three necklaces, lance footage of that night. semester including the missing yellow dia- Breaking news revealed that her downward spiral mond necklace. the necklace was eventually re- with jewelry theft case When she was through turned to the store after this in- browsing, she attempted to nego- cident surfaced to the media. Includes heat, By Christina D’Agostino tiate the price of a ring that she Various sources convey that the Staff Writer liked which eventually failed, and necklace was returned by Lohan’s hotwater continued to replace her jewelry best friend. A Venice custom jewelry that she had originally removed At first, the store owners and garbage store reported a $2,500 necklace upon entering the store. said that Lohan had a friend ar- stolen on January 22nd, the same The store owners noticed rive with her at the store, and then removal day that 24-year old Lindsay Lo- the necklace was missing shortly had the friend distract the own- han, who is currently on proba- after Lohan left, and figured she ers while she placed the necklace Call 756-5951 tion from a 2007 drunk driving had accidentally taken it and into her Chanel bag. According to incident, happened to be brows- would return it the following day. this story, Lohan also states that Steve or Leslie ing in the store. The necklace was never re- she most definitely did not steal According to the police re- turned, so the store owners were the necklace, because the owners days. port, it all started when Lohan left with no choice but to file a loaned it to her. entered the store and removed police report stating the actions If convicted, Lohan could the necklaces she was wearing of the previous day, where they, face up to three years in jail. and placed them on the counter in an effort to retrieve the neck- Once again, Lohan found her way so she could try on other jewelry; lace as quickly as possible, also to the spotlight, but this time, it she ended up trying on numerous provided the LAPD with surveil- was for the wrong reasons. “Friday” Becomes the Worst Day of the Week

Rebecca Black’s “Friday” 120,000 likes. Therefore, 89% sic has always been repetitive, dislike this video. mundane lyrics. “Friday” takes receives over-the-top So many people are being the cake on that (off-key) note. hateful reviews hostile towards Rebecca Black, “Seven a.m., waking up in the who is only thirteen, over this morning / Gotta be fresh, gotta go By Ryan O’Callaghan dreadful song. On the video’s downstairs / Gotta have my bowl, Staff Writer comments section people tell her gotta have cereal.” that she should kill herself and, The entire song follows Black Though “good music” is sub- that she has ruined music. on her Friday. While waiting for jective, it seems that the world has Whether or not you think that the bus, a car full of thirteen year agreed on at least one bad song. people should be saying these olds pulls up and picks her up. On February 11, Ark Music things is irrelevant. If anyone (I’m not sure how they did not get Factory loaded a music video for should be taking the heat for this pulled over for driving without a one of their clients on the You- song, it’s Ark Music Factory. license). The geniuses behind the Tube channel “trizzy66.” Rebec- Yes, Black’s voice is really writing threw in the line “which ca Black didn’t think that the mu- annoying; there’s this disgust- seat can I take?” This line is both sic video would make her a star, ing way she emphasizes the let- awful and, in terms of the video, and she surely did not believe that ter “i” when she sings the word pointless. There are four kids in a it would surround her with hate. “Friday.” five passenger car: she only has As of March 27, “Friday” However, I find literally ev- one choice. has an astonishing 58,495,365 erything about this song wrong. When I thought that the song/ views. The rush of views started With that in consideration, Black video couldn’t get any worse, Ark on March 11 when Comedy Cen- is off the hook for ruining music. Music Factory threw some more tral’s “Tosh.0” posted the video Ark Music Factory is responsible glorious lyrics my way. Black on his blog under the title “Song- for 99% of what makes this song breaks out into an explanation of writing is Not For Everyone.” terrible. how the days of the week are or- The video just passed What are these lyrics? One of one million dislikes, with only my biggest issues with pop mu- See FRIDAY , page 9 LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle MARCH 31, 2011 9 Brown Says, “Good Morning, America,” Public Says, “Goodbye”

Chris Brown’s outburst “Fans Are My Everything.” He then deleted that Tweet Roberts of course focused on replacing it with a new one that costs him his publicist who these so-called “enemies” stated, “All my fans!!! This al- and future good name were in the title. Brown stated, bum is for you and only you!!! “Just anybody: naysayers, hat- I’m so tired of everyone else!! By Kimberly Mazzaro ers,” he said. “I just think being Honestly!! I love team breezy!! Staff Writer positive and promoting it is what Thank you to everyone who sup- I’m about now.” He then added ports my music!!! Key Word that his main focus is on the al- (music)!!! Love y’all.” On Tuesday, March 22, Chris bum and this album is what he After his emotional melt- Brown appeared on “Good Morn- wants people to talk about, “not down, Brown addressed his alleg- ing America” in hopes of promot- stuff that happened two years edly violent, window-smashing ing his new album, “F.A.M.E.” ago.” tirade on the BET music video While expecting to only talk After the interview came to a countdown show “106 & Park” about his new music, the host of close, Robert’s questioning infu- by stating, “First of all, I want the interview, Robin Roberts, de- riated Brown so much that he had to apologize to anybody who cided to bring up his assault of an outburst in his green room, was startled in the office, or any- singer and ex-girlfriend Rihanna reportedly shouting extremely body who was offended or really that occurred two years ago in loudly in his dressing room, caus- looked, and [was] disappointed at 2009, on the night of the Gram- ing his makeup and hair staffers my actions.” my Awards. to call security. On top of his public outburst, Roberts brought up the stay- He then shattered a window Chris Brown and his publicist away order that had recently been onto the street level of the build- Tammy Brooks have decided to dropped to allow Brown and Ri- ing, which was reported to have “part ways.” photo provided by nydailynews.com hanna to attend the same events. been broke by a chair. It has been a rough couple of After appearing agitated, By the time security made it days for the R&B singer; how- Chris Brown during his recent “Good Morning America” interview Chris Brown directed the conver- to the room, Brown had his shirt ever, Brown was photographed sation back to his music by say- off, and left the building after get- playing basketball as if nothing ing on probation due to the Ri- hurt his album sales. ing, “It’s not really a big deal to ting in a producer’s face. ever happened. Due to his irre- me now; I think I’m past that in hanna assault. Luckily, probation The world will just have to Brown did not directly re- sponsibility, it is apparent as to isn’t looking into anything with wait and see if Chris Brown rises my life, and today’s the album spond to the incident that day, why his publicist no longer wants day.” regards to the singer, but if so, he to the top of the charts, or lets his but Tweeted, “I’m so over people anything to do with him. could possible serve jail time. reckless actions bring him down. The interview continued with bringing this past s**t up!!! Yet He claimed that he is strictly the discussion of the album’s title Possibly looked at as a set up, we praise Charlie Sheen and other promoting his new album, yet Chris Brown has caused a stir for which he stated stands for both celebs for their bulls**t. smashes a window after still be- “Forgivng All My Enemies” and himself that may either benefit or

to be the Usher to Black’s Bieber. He raps about passing a bus on Cage Unlocks Underground Talent FRIDAY the highway. Ultimately it just looks like a guy in his thirties fol- FROM PAGE 8 lowing a car full of girls. It just makes the annoying song slightly Underground rapper, Cage spends four min- dered in conjunction to Friday. creepy. Cage, displays bizarre, utes and six seconds “Yesterday was Thursday, The rapper is Patrice Wilson, detailing the effects his Thursday / Today i-is Friday, Fri- cowriter of the song. Congrats yet creative, talent excessive drug use had day (Partyin') / We-we-we so ex- Patrice! You have not only writ- on his mental state: cited / We so excited / We gonna ten an annoyingly catchy song, By Steve Hernandez “They say weed on dust Staff Writer have a ball today.” but you added a nice creep factor with an ounce a pound, I’m confused as to why the to it. is like jumping out a writers found it fit to say “we so To all of those who have been If you listen to hip-hop, you building grabbing nap- excited.” It wouldn’t have messed hostile towards Rebecca Black, have heard of Eminem. What kins on the way down.” up the syllable count to say please redirect your hate to Pa- most people don’t know is who This nonsensical jar- “we’re.” You’d think that a song trice Wilson. his biggest rival was prior to his gon and glorification of that goes out of its way to explain “Friday” is now available on mainstream success. drugs spans the 58 min- the days of the week would want iTunes, though I’m not sure why Chris Palko, also known as utes that “Movies For to use correct grammar too. anyone would bother buying it. Cage, is a rapper and leader of The Blind” runs for. photo provided by upperplayground.com While a car full of thirteen Having “Friday” on iTunes shuf- the underground hip-hop group Cage moves to- year old girls drives down the fle sounds like a worse idea than The Weathermen. ward much more rel- Rapper Cage does intense performance highway, another car pulls up Russian Roulette. When “The Slim Shady LP” evant and important with the worst rap I have ever en- was released by Eminem in 1999, issues with his second the native New Yorker. countered. I guess this guy wants Palko accused Mathers of imitat- release in 2005, “Hell’s Winter.” This attention turned into ex- ing his style. However, with the He detailed his viewpoints on the tensive collaboration on his next release of Cage’s first album, safety of America from the threat studio album titled, “Depart From A few college credits short for graduation? “Movies For The Blind” in 2002, of terrorism, George W. Bush’s Me.” Sean Martin, a former gui- it was quickly realized by fans inability to run the country as tarist for Hatebreed, plays guitar that the styles of Cage and Emi- president, and his eighteen month on a few tracks and he also pro- nem are vastly different from one stay in Stoney Lodge mental hos- duces the majority of the songs on Check Our Tech another. pital where he was misdiagnosed the record. 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Genesee Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle March 31, 2011 10 The King and Queen of Diamonds Baseball’sCoffey and contributions to her team. tying and the go-ahead run with Softball’s Kohler take “My driving force behind a single. This proved enough to this week’s AOTW my athletic accomplishments has earn the Red Dragons the victory, to be myself. I have always been and helping the team to stay in By Ashley Wysocarski my toughest critic. I push myself first place within the SUNYAC Staff Writer constantly, and I believe that no conference. Meaghan Kohler and Alex matter what I do, there is always Another game that saw a great Coffey are two athletes familiar room for improvement.” Kohler deal of offensive production by with the oft-used mantra “go big said. Coffey had a wildly different final or go home”. The Athletes of The Red Dragon’s softball score than the hard-fought victory the Week for this week, Kohler team has a weekend with two over Stevens. Against Southern (softball) and Coffey (baseball) SUNYAC rival games here in Maine came another fight to the team, both came through for their Cortland, and Kohler looks to death, in which Cortland won teams with outstanding offensive make sure that Oneonta and New 18-15. During this showdown, production. Paltz learn to link her name to an Coffey’s hard swing went long "The most challenging aspect offensive machine. with a homer, and earned him of my sport would definitely Alex Coffey also displayed five RBI’s. However, Coffey does have to be the mental aspect. his offensive prowess for the not define what makes a ‘real’ As Coach Lenhart says, “Stay Red Dragons. The men’s baseball baseball player by if he proves to in your green.” More often than team is no stranger to success, be constantly successful. not (especially at the plate), you and relies on familiar players to “There is a great amount of fail in softball, so it is extremely lead the team back to the World pressure in baseball where players important to not let your failures Series this year, and Coffey is one are put into tough situations and affect your attitude, and, even of the athletes assuming that role. expected to perform, I think more importantly, the team’s," “Not many teams can say that’s what makes the game great Kohler said. that is one of their goals at the because it separates the ‘real’ Recently, during an eight- beginning of the season but it’s baseball player from the rest, game week, Kohler carried a .440 great to be a part of this team because even when they fail they average, and drove in runs with photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com and program that always has the can learn from what went wrong.” apparent ease. In a 7-1 victory Coffey’s went 2-for-4 with a homer and 5 RBI against S. Maine realistic expectation of winning.” Coffey said. over RPI, Kohler astounded "Our team’s main focus, I batting average is even more Coffey said. As with the softball team, the spectators by hitting a grand would say, is remaining one team. impressive: .467, with a .867 Over the spring break trip to Red Dragons baseball team will slam. Cortland, currently ranked Not one person can carry the slugging percentage. Within her Florida, the baseball team went take on two SUNYAC rivals this 24th in the nation, went 6-2 on team in this sport. Every single fourteen hits, out of just thirty at- 5-2, defeating stiff competition week: Brockport and Plattsburgh. their annual Florida trip, and person, whether they are a player bats, Kohler expanded to extra in nail-biter games. Coffey’s The team is going to go into these Kohler’s swing was a vital part of or coach, has her own role, which bases: she had six doubles, and swing proved to be clutch in a 2-1 games, just like every other game, each game. Despite her success at is absolutely critical to our teams two homeruns. With Cortland’s victory over Stevens Institute. with the expectation that the game the plate, Kohler refuses to lose success," Kohler said. season off to an 8-2 start, Pinch-hitting in the eighth- is theirs to win. her perspective. For the season, Kohler’s Kohler expects to expand on her inning, Coffey drove in the Red Dragons Take Control of Their Season Cortland knocks out single and moved to third on a one out in the fourth, Schuldt got allowing three hits, one walk and pitcher/outfielder Kris Gentzke number two Hamilton, wild pickoff throw by Golden on a roll sitting down 14 straight an unearned run. Kyle Smith are expected due back soon with defeats Ithaca Eagles starting pitcher Chris Golden Eagle batters, six of them recorded the loss for Brockport, Fredenburg returning early as this Smith. Adam Smith then hit a by strikeout. Brockport would giving up three earned runs over weekend for games against SUNY By Mark Nader grounder to first to score June, not have a batter reach again 6 1/3 innings. Plattsburgh. The three games Staff Writer with Smith reaching on the play until Max Zimmerman singled to 6-1 over their last seven, this weekend are scheduled to It didn’t happen on schedule due to an error. Smith then stole begin the top of the ninth. Cortland will be getting two key be played in Plattsburgh this but the outcome was still what second, went to third on an error Cortland would bust it open players back from injury soon. weekend but field conditions may the Red Dragons were looking and scored on a Zach Graczyk's in the seventh with three more Catcher, Justin Fredeburg and push the games to Cortland if for in their 7-1 win over SUNY sacrifice fly. The nationally 20th runs. John Adornetto recorded necessary. Brockport. Monday’s victory was ranked Red Dragons scored their doubled with one out and scored “Making the most of your college originally scheduled for Saturday third and final run of the inning on a Nick Thode single. Panetta but due to field condition at with a Tim Panetta RBI single. would record his second RBI of experience!” Wallace Field the home open had Cortland would add one more the game with a single to score to be pushed back by a couple of in the fourth as Smith would the second run of the inning with days. score June wild on a groundout the last run scoring on a wild www.svstudentrentals.com In their first game since extending Cortland’s lead to 4-1. pitch. John Adornetto played a returning from Florida, Cortland This was all while Aaron strong shortstop, saving multiple showed no rust and looked good Schuldt was on the mound mixing hits while also recording two hits from the opening. Brockport took and matching a heavy fastball and a run scored. June, Graczyk, an early 1-0 scoring in the top of with a devastating curveball- and Panetta also had two hits the third but Cortland responded keeping Brockport hitters off apiece. 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11 MArch 31, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS LACROSSE There’s Only Room for One At the Top FROM PAGE 12 Fans try to determine five caused turnovers. Freshman who will emerge Player Liz Beville added a career-best of the Year this season five points on two goals and three assists. By Nathan Vaji Kollar recorded two Staff Writer goals and one assist, and senior Now that tournament time Melissa Kane, sophomore Gina is upon us, all eyes are on the Campese, and freshman Taylor NCAA basketball world. Those Robinson and Reh each scored eyes will focus on their favorite once. Levy made 10 saves. teams, along with the favorites to Kane gave Cortland win the tournament. a 1-0 lead at 28 minutes, three But eyes also should turn seconds of the opening half, to the big stars of the college but sophomore Tracy Rivas and basketball game. Those stars senior Katie Hurley scored back- include Kemba Walker, Nolan to-back goals 49 seconds apart to Smith, Jared Sullinger, and give Ithaca a 2-1 lead. After Di everyone’s favorite name, Jimmer Fato and Hurley traded goals, the Fredette. Red Dragons scored three straight All of these players have their times to grab a 5-3 lead 6:43 own strengths and weaknesses. before the half. Each team scored But the real debate comes down twice more before, and Cortland held a 7-5 advantage going into to who will be named Naismith photos provided by sportsunivers.byu.edu and theepochtimes.com Player of the Year? Also, who will Jimmer Fredette (left) and Kemba Walker (right) are among two of the hottest players in the NCAA the half. be the better player in the NBA? national title last year, Nolan and rebounds. Sullinger averaged off for 52 points against New The Bombers then tied There is no clear cut winner Smith could have opted to enter 17.2 points per game to go along Mexico in the Mountain West the game less than five minutes for Player of the Year, but all four the NBA Draft and make millions. with 10.1 rebounds per game. Conference Tournament. into the second half on goals of these players seem to have a However, Smith decided to return Sullinger broke out in just his However, the critics will say from seniors Emily Finn and Ali chance at winning. to Duke and finish his degree. second game, putting up 26 points that Jimmer shoots too much. DeCirce, but after that, it was UConn junior Kemba Walker Along with finishing that degree, and 10 rebounds against a tough They will say he doesn’t play all Cortland from that point. finished second in the Big East Smith had quite the senior season Florida squad out of the SEC. The enough defense. Fredette took After Reh scored to give the Red in scoring with 23.5 points per on the basketball floor. Buckeyes eventually finished 34- 29 shots and scored 32 points Dragons the 8-7 lead, Abbott game. He led the Huskies to a Big Smith led the Blue Devils 3, winning the Big Ten regular in BYU’s season ending loss to assisted on goals by Di Fato and East Tournament championship, in scoring (20.6 ppg) and assists season and tournament titles. Florida in the NCAA Tournament. Kollar, then scored three straight winning five games in five days. (5.1 apg). He led Duke to a 30-4 Ohio State received the #1 overall Jimmer shot just under 40% from times to push Cortland to a 13-7 He has also led UConn to the record, and a #1 national ranking seed for the NCAA Tournament, 3-point range during the season. advantage with 11:45 remaining Final Four, leading them on a nine during the regular season. With but were bounced in the Sweet In total, he shot 45.2% from the in the game. Di Fato scored her game winning streak through post Smith at point guard, Duke Sixteen by Kentucky on a last field, and 89.4% from the foul fourth goal of the game, and then season play. won the ACC Tournament and second shot by Brandon Knight. line. Beville recorded her third assist Walker also averages 4.5 earned a #1 seed for the NCAA Jimmer. Someone says the All four players should make on Robinson’s goal at 8:35 and assists per game, and 5.4 rebounds Tournament. Despite returning name, and everyone knows who it to the NBA someday. Will they the Red Dragons led by eight. per game. Kemba was the key freshman sensation Kyrie Irving, you are talking about. The BYU be role players off the bench or Abbott completed the scoring go-go player during UConn’s the Blue Devils were knocked off senior guard led the nation in perennial all-stars? Only time with a pair of unassisted goals to incredible post season run, hitting in the Sweet Sixteen by Arizona scoring this season with 28.5 ppg. will tell. It depends on how they increase her team-high total to 22 the game winning shot against 93-77. Jimmer’s astounding range and develop their skills and what team goals on the season. Pitt in the Big East semifinal, and Ohio State freshman Jared scoring outburst captivated the drafts them. Each player can be a With these two wins, then making the game winning Sullinger lived up to the hype nation this year. Fredette scored very good NBA player if they are the Red Dragons improved to a pass in their championship game this year as he led a veteran 40+ points in 3-of-4 games at one put in the right system. record of 6-1. Cortland’s next victory over Louisville. Buckeye squad in both points point during the season. He went game is on Saturday, April 2nd, After leading Duke to a at home against Oswego in allowed Mike Pagano to juke very impressed with the B side’s tournament this Saturday at the who will certainly be hunting for RUGBY is way into the tryzone. Other defense, their determination and “Greased Weasel” tournament the State Champions. FROM PAGE 12 scores were William Fitzpatrick, persistence shows signs of good held in Oswego. Cortland looks to victory. and Eric Giles had two. Coach things to come in the future.” to defend their title against their A great pass from Coons LaBar said after the game “I am Cortland enters their first rival Oswego and other teams No One Does Baseball Like the Big Apple Mets, Yankees aim to ensuing negotiations were not pitcher A.J. Burnett. Former All- about a sum of money he lost whether or not Johan Santana make baseball more pretty. Yankee management made Stars Eric Chavez and Andruw in investments, among other ever returns from injury, and exciting this season it known that no player, even one Jones were signed for depth, and money-saving schemes. It is how Ike Davis follows up on a with the stature of Jeter, would both will be needed if starters ar possible Wilpon will be selling spectacular rookie season. By Justin Ritzel receive special treatment and sidelined for any period of time. a high percentage of ownership Considering the difficult Staff Writer would be offered cash based on While AL East rival Boston stake in the team. division they play in, its hard to Leave it to New York to performance. restocked their lineup and are The only true interest on envision anything Amazin' about keep baseball interesting. New This development was expected by many to contend for the field for the Metropolitans these Mets. York City's two Major League controversial, considering the a pennant, health and consistent revolves around how Carlos franchises are never shy about player, and the non-existent pitching will keep the Yankees in Beltran adjusts to right field, being in the news, and this winter budget of the team. Jeter and contention. was no different. Then again, the Yankees finally settled on a Contention, for the Mets, is a normally baseball talk in the guaranteed 3 year, $51 million foreign word. When the franchise winter for the state of New York dollar contract, which an option draws more interest off the field resides around what marquee free for a fourth year. than it does on it, there are serious agent was signed by either club. "I was angry about it," Jeter issues. This winter? Different story. said to the NY Times. "It was an Over the past year, the biggest Lets begin with the Bronx uncomfortable position I felt I news regarding the Mets were far Bombers. While recent splashes was in. It was not an enjoyable from positive. In mid-August, in free agency helped bring in experience." closer Francisco Rodriguez's stars like Mark Teixiera and CC On the field, now 2 season ended after an altercation Sabathia, the Yankees were more years removed from a world with his girlfriend's father, where concerned with retaining a star championship, the Yankees are K-rod tore a ligament in his this time; captain Derek Jeter. certainly a talented, but aging ball thumb. Jeter, coming off one of the club. Their success will certainly Owner Fred Wilpon was worst summers of his career, depend on health, as well as also involved in an unfortunate was due for a new contract. The a return to form from starting scandal, essentially for lying Sports Red Dragons Lacrosse on a Roll Cortland Cortland knocks out scored again 1:46 into the second Athletics number two Hamilton, half and trailed 9-6. defeats Ithaca Cortland, however, never allowed Hamilton to get any Scores By Chris Oullette Staff Writer closer than three for the rest of the game. Leading 10-7, Abbott Freshman Ashley Cook and Kollar added two more goals GYMNASTICS to give the Red Dragons the scored four goals and junior Erin Cortland ties for 4th Kollar added another three as five-goal lead with 11:31 left. eighth-ranked Cortland defeated Hamilton goals with 9:51 and at the NCGA Div. III second-ranked Hamilton, 12- 6:54 remaining cut the lead back Championships (Team 9, on Tuesday in Clifton, NY. to three, but after that, neither and All-Around) With this win, the Red Dragons team scored again for the rest of Next: NCGA Div. the game. The Red Dragons won snapped the Continentals’ 38- III Championships game home winning streak; despite being outshot, 28-30. Hamilton last lost at home to When asked about reaching (Individual Event Union on April 22, 2006. the record, Abbott said, “To be Finals) Junior Lindsay Abbott honest, I didn’t even know I was GOLF finished with a total of two goals close to 200 points until former and five assists; with these seven teammate Danielle Torre informed Cortland placed points, Abbott became the 10th me through a text after the game. 3rd at the McDaniel player in school history to reach It is a great accomplishment but Spring Invitational the career 200-point mark. She I could never have of done it has 140 goals and 64 assists for without my teammates, past and Next: Vassar Invitational 204 points. present.” She went on to say, “I WOMEN’S LACROSSE would have to thank my coaches In addition, sophomore Cortland 17 Maria Di Fato added two goals and teammates who have pushed and an assist, and freshman me to my highest potential, never Ithaca 7 Taylor Reh finished with a allowing me to give up day in and Next: vs. Oswego goal and an assist for Cortland. day out.” Sophomore goalie Ally Levy On Saturday, Cortland scored made 10 saves. the last 10 goals of the game BASEBALL The Red Dragons raced out to defeat Ithaca, 17-7, in non- Cortland 7 conference action at Higgins to a big 7-1 lead over the game’s photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com Brockport 1 first 17 minutes. Cook scored Lindsay Abbott bacame the 10th player ever to reach 200 points Field. Abbott led the Red Dragon Next: at Plattsburgh offense with five goals and two three of her four goals during 7-3. However, Cook and Kollar The Continentals scored assists, all of them coming in the this stretch, and Di Fato also answered right back with goals twice in the final minute of the second half. Di Fato contributed tallied her two goals during this to put the Red Dragons up 9-3 half to make it a 9-5 game going six points on four goals and two time too. Junior Libby Schultz with 2:25 left in the half. Abbott’s into the half, including a goal assists, as well as a game-high and sophomore Rachel Friedman assist on Cook’s goal was her from senior Sarah Bray with Athletes scored the next two goals for 200th career point. seven seconds left. Hamilton then See LACROSSE , page 11 Hamilton to cut the lead to of the Warriors Lose This Battle Week Men’s rugby team loses 7-5 in friendly game against Colgate By Teddy Montalvo Staff Writer It was well below freezing and the field conditions were poor at kickoff, but that didn’t stop Cortland senior Chris Heim from stealing the ball on the first play of the match. From then on the first half was a battle for Meaghan Kohler possession as both sides turned Softball the ball over multiple times. Batted a .440 with 2 homeruns, four doubles and 8 RBI during a There were a number of 6-2 week for the Red Dragons illegal plays that won Colgate possession which were missed by the referee, who was Colgate’s coach. It was obvious that photo provided by Teddy Montalvo Cortland’s frustration prevented The Warriors will have a chance to redeem themselves Saturday in the “Greased Weasel” tournament them from at the level which won the ball well, but still was unable After the kick, it was 7-0 them a State Championship just lot of talent and senior leadership to score. Colgate. It didn’t take long for last semester. on this team, this match will act The first attempted score of Cortland to respond. Strong At the end of the first half as a starting point for us to build the game came when Colgate passing from Tony Aqualina Cortland was unable to score on a from.” stole the ball, got it to the outside and Drew Herrmann allowed number of opportunities but also Cortland’s B side played and raced down the sideline. DiPasquale to charge his way had some impressive defensive against Colgate as well. Their Cortland senior Frank DiPasquale into the tryzone and overpower stands deep in their zone. match was more successful as met the Colgate player and Colgate’s defense to score. The match was scoreless at they powered over Colgate 27-0. tackled him into the tryzone. It A missed kick put Cortland the end of the first half. Strong leadership from Seamus Alex Coffey was yet another controversial down 7-5. The score remained Cortland received the ball Coons and Maximillian Witowski Baseball call, as it appeared DiPasquale as the muddy match came to an to start the second half. Their stood out as they led the ruggers Batted a .412 with a triple, a held up a Colgate player which end. New coach Tonee LaBar homerun and 10 RBI during a 5-1 offense improved as they moved See RUGBY, page 11 would prevent the score. said after the game, “There is a week for the Red Dragons