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Editor's Note: On March 5 at an all-college meeting, Ithaca College President Tom Rochon introduced the campus community to a proposal to craft a new vision for the college’s residential, academic and overall experience for each of its constituents. Calling it a “blue-sky” reimagina- tion, Rochon described it as an opportunity to create an ideal vision for the college as though beginning from a blank slate. Rochon was clear in distinguishing his “blue-sky” from the IC 20/20 initiative, which he said was a strategic plan based on the college’s state VISI N TEST at the time. Though the origins may differ, the rhetoric is similar: deter- mining the all-encompassing vision for the college. The Ithacan is evaluating some of the central tenets and initiatives of IC 20/20 during a time when the college’s overall vision is open to in- terpretation and reimagination. The IC 20/20 vision includes, among a list of 10 initiatives, rolling out an integrative core curriculum, an en- hanced residential learning program, organized diversity programming and global learning opportunities. This package of stories examines these four initiatives’ progress, problems and successes, as well as their roles in contributing to the residential college experience. Integrative Core Curriculum faces second-year challenges BY AIDAN QUIGLEY quantitative literacy and writing AND NATALIE SHANKLIN intensive credits, at least one di- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITORS versity course and a four-credit, As the second year of the imple- first-year seminar that freshmen mentation of the Integrative Core must take during their first semes- Curriculum comes to a close, the ter. Students must also complete a program is being evaluated by its di- capstone course and 12 complemen- rectors and has experienced mixed tary liberal arts credits. In addition, reactions from students and faculty, students must upload an artifact mainly stemming from its key ele- to their ePortfolio for each ICC- ment: the theme requirements. fulfilling course they take. Artifacts Danette Johnson, vice provost can be any sort of paper, project or in the Department of Educational activity the student completed for Affairs and outgoing director of that course. the ICC, said the implementation Other colleges and universities of the ICC has been successful, but across the nation have established the program is considering some core curricula to help bridge the gap reforms: eliminating themes from between K-12 and higher educa- Ithaca Seminars, reviewing the tions. Butler University in Indiana number of themes and evaluating also includes a first-year seminar in the ePortfolio. its core curriculum, and Syracuse The ICC, approved by the University requires students to take Academic Policy Committee on courses in natural sciences, social March 30, 2012, is the college’s sciences and humanities, as well as first-ever college-wide general edu- meet standards in intensive writing cation system and serves as part and quantitative literacy. of the college’s IC 20/20 plan, a However, most other schools trustee-approved 10-year vision with these similar core curricula do for the college. The development not possess the theme aspect, which of the ICC stemmed in part from is integral to the ICC. cross-college collaboration, as well Johnson said the committee on as pressure from The Middle States college-wide requirements was con- Commission on Higher Education, sidering eliminating themes from the body that has accredited the being attached to Ithaca Seminars. college since 1955. Robert Sullivan, She said this was due to not being associate professor of communica- able to accurately predict how many tion studies and former director of seminars in each theme would be the honors program who worked on necessary to meet student demand designing it, said the ICC replaced since themes are selected at orien- general education programs that tation. If the committee decides to differed by school. make this change, she said, it will The Class of 2017 was the first likely be done for Fall 2016. to experience the ICC, in the fall Currently, for the Class of 2018, of 2013. Students have between the first-year seminars did not have 28 and 45 required credits under to be chosen according to the stu- the new curriculum, depending on dents’ themes, but themes are still their major. attached to the seminars. The ICC requires students to Sophomore Griffin Haas said he choose from six themes, under only picked his Power and Justice which they must take four perspec- theme because the seminar he want- tive courses: a creative arts, a social ed to take was in the theme, but he science, a natural science and a hu- was unaware of the other classes of- manities course. The themes are fered for Power and Justice. intended to promote integrative ma- “By me picking that because of jors and electives to bridge the gap the seminar, I missed out on taking between schools and disciplines, ac- classes I otherwise would have liked cording to the ICC website. DESIGN: RYAN OPILA AND ALISON TEADORE Other requirements include See ICC, page 4

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Nation&World of heavy airstrikes would be scaled down, upgrade its capability to counter potentially but did not confirm whether they would debilitating hacker attacks. stop altogether. Teams from 16 nations will take part in He said the goals of the coalition’s new the Locked Shields 2015 exercise at NATO’s phase, called “Renewal of Hope,” are to pre- cyberdefense center in Tallinn. The annual vent Houthi rebels from “targeting civilians drill is one of the largest of its kind. or changing realities on the ground.” The drill comes at a time of height- ened tensions in Eastern Europe, where Egypt’s ousted leader convicted NATO military forces are exercising almost Egypt’s ousted Islamist president, Mo- continuously to deter any Russian aggression hammed Morsi, was convicted of using that may occur following Moscow’s inter- force against protesters and sentenced to vention in Ukraine. 20 years in prison April 21, the first verdict against him since he was removed by the Blue Bell exploring listeria cases military nearly two years ago. A massive recall has brought more The case was the latest in a se- attention and put more pressure on a ries of mass trials on a range of charges century-old Texas ice cream company that against Morsi and other members of his has been searching to discover how its prod- Muslim Brotherhood. ucts became linked to a deadly string of The Brotherhood spent decades as an listeria cases. underground organization and came to Blue Bell Creameries said April 21, a day power after Egypt’s 2011 popular uprising after recalling all its products, that it is get- toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. ting closer to pinpointing the cause of the The Brotherhood was the biggest winner in contamination. Amid those efforts, the Cen- subsequent parliament elections, and Mor- ters for Disease Control and Prevention said si — running as its candidate — became April 21 that the number of illnesses linked Egypt’s first freely elected president in 2012. to the company’s products has increased Long live the queen But a year later, millions protested to 10. Members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a salvo during a 41-gun against Morsi’s divisive rule, and then-Army The company said a team of microbiolo- Royal Salute to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21 in Hyde Chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi led the military’s gists it hired is working with federal officials Park in London. Some 71 horses pulled six 13-pound field guns for the salute. July 2013 removal of Morsi. Since then, a at its four facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and ASSOCIATED PRESS/ALASTAIR GRANT fierce crackdown has shattered the Broth- Alabama to identify the cause of the listeria. erhood, killing hundreds of its supporters Blue Bell is also expanding its cleaning and protesting for Morsi’s return and arresting sanitization system, beefing up its employee thousands more. training, expanding its swabbing system by Saudi Arabia ends air campaign military campaign aimed at preventing the 800 percent to include more surfaces and Saudi Arabia declared an end April 21 to rebels from operating. NATO to host cybersecurity drill is sending daily samples to a microbiology its nearly monthlong “Decisive Storm” air Speaking at a news conference in Riyadh, About 400 computer experts will par- laboratory for testing. campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri, spokesman for ticipate in a major cybersecurity drill in and announced the start of a more limited the Saudi-led coalition, said the campaign Estonia this week as part of NATO’s efforts to SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS

college community, and attendees Association of Small Business and Phillips Hall and a nature walk on College must bring their Ithaca College ID Entrepreneurship; and Jeff Weiss, April 25. Also on April 25, there card to get in. adjunct professor of business ad- will be a benefit concert in IC Students receive award through Stanford University Press ministration in the Tuck School of Square advocating the end of the for campus involvement and Amazon.com. Business school to hold Business at Dartmouth College. elephant ivory trade. Admission is Ten graduating seniors have The talk will be held from 7–9 farewell for interim dean $5, and proceeds will be donated received the Campus Life Award, p.m. April 28 in the Handwerk- A farewell reception for Jim IC Progressives to host to a charity dedicated to stopping which is given each year to a se- er Gallery and will examine the Simpson, the interim dean for events for Earth Week elephant poaching. IC Progres- lect group of graduating seniors emotional dimensions of rac- the School of Business, as well as In celebration of Earth Day, sives will co-host a dog wash with to recognize their outstanding ism, particularly as they relate to Athena Zhang, assistant profes- IC Progressives will host a bon- IC Animal Rights on April 26. contributions to Ithaca College. contemporary public views on sor in the Department of Finance fire at 7:30 p.m. April 23 on the Between April 19 and 23, IC In order to be nominated for this crime, terrorism, immigration and International Business, will Campus Center Quad. Electron- Progressives hosted a presentation award, students must have been and welfare. The talk is free and be held from 4–5 p.m. April 29 ics are discouraged, and students on clean energy, a screening of a extensively involved in cam- open to the public and will feature in the second-floor atrium of the are encouraged to bring musical documentary about hemp pro- pus life and have demonstrated artist performances. business school. instruments, games and food. This duction called “Bringing it Home,” significant leadership abilities Ioanide’s teaching and work Simpson was named interim event is a part of the Earth Week a mushroom workshop and a cli- and accomplishments. focuses on the negative effects dean in June of last year after celebrations from April 19–26. mate change discussion. The Campus Life Awards of present-day inequalities and retiring from teaching at the Uni- Upcoming events include a IC Progressives is promot- Committee selected the recipi- injustices, with examination versity of Alabama at Huntsville. tour of the Permaculture Gar- ing the events using the hashtag ents of the 2014–15 Campus Life of issues including mass incar- He replaced Mary Ellen Zucker- den on April 24 outside of #ICEarthWeek. Awards, which were announced ceration, militarized policing, man, who became provost and April 19. The awards reception anti-immigrant discrimination and vice president of academic affairs for the winners will be held May increased poverty. at SUNY Brockport. Simpson will 16. This year’s recipients are: return to Alabama at the end of Morgan Allen, Samantha Gibble, End-of-year celebration May. Zhang will leave for a posi- Mary Claire Hartford, Gregory to be held in A&E Center tion at California State University Johnson, Crystal Kayiza, Aaron An end-of-the-year celebra- at Chico. Zhang holds a doctorate Lipford, Mia O’Brien, Hannah tion, IC Kicks Back, hosted by degree in finance from Washing- Oppenheim, Ayesha Patel and the Office of Student Affairs and ton State University and has been Leonard Slutsky. Campus Life, will run from 2–6 at the college since 2009. p.m. May 1 in the Athletics and The college is in the process Book talk to recognize Events Center. The event will have of selecting a permanent dean. professor’s new release a rock-climbing wall, an inflatable Three candidates for the perma- The Center for the Study of gladiator joust and a photo booth. nent position have visited the col- Culture, Race, and Ethnicity will Dining services will provide a bar- lege to give presentations to an host a book talk and discussion beque, and the Student Activities open meeting of students, faculty for the upcoming release of Paula Board will provide snacks. and staff. The three candidates Ioanide’s book, “The Emotional The event will feature perfor- for the position are: Sean Reid, Politics of Racism: How Feelings mances by Grammy-nominated associate dean of the School Trump Facts in an Era of Color- band Hiatus Kaiyote with IC of Business at Quinnipi- blindness.” Ioanide is an associate Beatbox, junior Tyler Dance as ac University; Pat Dickson, professor in the CSCRE. Flavor- disk jockey and sophomore San associate dean of undergraduate Celebrating African music Aloja Airewele, an Ithaca resident and Nigeria native, performed wire Magazine named the book Williams. The performancesprograms and associate profes- Afrobeats at the Sankofa Banquet, the final event of IC African one of the “10 Must-Read Aca- are sponsored by the Bureau sor at Wake Forest University’s Students Association’s Africa Week on April 18 in Emerson Suites. demic Books for 2015.” The book of Concerts. School of Business and former KELLIE HODSON /THE ITHACAN is now available for pre-order The event is only open to the president of the United States

CORRECTIONS Got a news tip? COPY EDITORS Annie Benjamin, Celisa Calacal, Paul Cassaro, Ryan Dickson, Kris It is The Ithacan’s policy to correct all errors of fact. Contact the News Editor at Please contact the Editor at 274-3207. DiNardi, Joshua Dufour, Douglas Geller, Maddy Gerbig, Michele Hau, [email protected] Diana Huberty, Amanda Livingston, Melani Lopez, Elizabeth Mabee, or 274-3207. Faith Meckley, Casey Murphy, Mark Prowse Thursday, April 23, 2015 NEWS The Ithacan 3 Students hold Diversity Town Hall Meeting Residence halls BY SHAKIRAH RAY reduce energy STAFF WRITER About 30 Ithaca College students came in competition together to discuss ways to enhance the college experience for students of color April 18 at the BY EDDIE DOWD college’s first Diversity Town Hall Meeting. STAFF WRITER The event was hosted by Cornell Woodson Following the success of last ’09, associate director for diversity and inclusion year’s Ithaca College Energy at the Cornell University School of Industrial Challenge, a competition among Labor Relations; and seniors Sierra Council; the residence halls to reduce en- Candace King; and Crystal Kayiza, president of ergy consumption, this year’s the Student Government Association. challenge was extended two The point of the discussion was to help weeks and recognized two win- bridge the gap in communication between stu- ners: Rowland Hall for lowest en- dents of color and the administration and to come up with solutions that work for both sides, ergy use and Terrace 6 for most Council said. reduced energy consumption. “We have been talking about diversity ever Rowland Hall had the lowest since I came to IC, whether it’s within com- energy used out of all residential munities of color or from the administration housing, not including the Circle claiming to address the need for diversity on Apartments, totaling 20.9 kilo- campus,” Council said. watt-hours per capita. Terrace 6, Present at the meeting were Nancy Law, di- winning the award for most re- rector of alumni engagement; John Braddock, duced energy consumption since director of Career Services; and Lynne Pierce, as- December, began at 69.55 kwh per From left, sophomores Melanie De Lima, Cecilia Morales, Ndella Seck and freshman Angela Pradhan sociate director of alumni relations. capita and reduced its consump- engage in conversation about identities at the college’s first Diversity Town Hall Meeting on April 18. As students walked in, they received a red and tion to 30.3 kwh per capita, which a green index card and a worksheet. On the red AMANDA DEN HARTOG/THE ITHACAN resulted in a total reduction of index card students were asked to write down 39.25 kwh per capita. The IC Res- community; women; or other marginalized diversity initiatives are not implemented in a their own personal fears of what would happen idence Hall Association, the Of- groups. Lastly, he said he hoped the students large-scale way. at the meeting. On the green card the students fice of Energy Management and would develop tangible initiatives that they felt In the next activity they discussed the spaces were asked to write down what they hoped to get Sustainability, and the Resource needed to be implemented. on campus where they felt unsafe or where their out of the meeting. and Environmental Management Freshman Luis Torres said he attended the “As an administrator myself and even as a stu- identities were threatened. Program sponsored the challenge meeting because diversity is an important issue dent leader at IC, I often feel that students have Junior Lashanda Anakwah said she feels un- and awarded ice cream parties to on campus, and there is not much dialogue about no problem voicing their feelings,” Woodson said safe in the classroom. the winners. it outside of the minority groups. via email. “However, they don’t always offer up “I take a lot of politics classes because it’s my “[My hope is that] we will be able to actually an answer to how to make IC more inclusive. I minor, and whenever a race issue comes up it’s Sophomore Jen Francisco, accomplish the goals that we set and not forget think offering up tangible ideas to administra- very obvious that people feel uncomfortable be- a resident assistant in Rowland about it when we leave this room. [My fear is tion makes it harder to place these issues on the cause I am in the classroom,” Anakwah said. Hall, said she made an effort to that] the conversations we start will not be taken back burner.” Since some administrative leaders were teach residents on her floor the seriously,” Torres said. One way to make the campus more inclusive present from Career Services and the Office of simple ways to save energy. On the worksheet students were asked to would be to establish more diversity require- Alumni Relations, freshman Ngan Tran said she “My floor definitely made an fill in the five bubbles with their top-five most ments, freshman Brittany Gardner said. wants to look out to see if some of the ideas dis- effort to cut back,” she said. “I salient identities. She said another way would be to develop cussed at the meeting get implemented. She also encouraged my residents to turn Woodson’s expectations were that people more collaboration between the African, La- said she hopes to see more students joining in on off the lights when they left the would share their experiences and that peo- tino, Asian, Native American community and the conversation about diversity. room, unplug chargers and shut ple would be validated, he said via email. His the administration. “From this town meeting, I understand that the bathroom lights off when no- next expectation was that people would iden- “The administration should be more involved student activism is very important even though body was in there.” tify spaces on campus where they felt unsafe in ALANA events and have more representation it is something difficult to sustain,” Tran said. “I Sophomore Ella Sciocchetti, a in their identities as people of color; members of minorities in administration,” Gardner said. hope that more students will join the town meet- co-planner of the event, said this Sophomore Cecilia Morales said college ing and express their experience at IC so far.” of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender year’s challenge added a category for most-reduced consumption in order to account for the vary- ing power use in different areas. College letter to adjuncts “Last year we discovered that the Garden Apartments just generally have lower energy disappoints supporters consumption,” she said. “We fig- ure more people are out of their rooms, things like that. So to BY MAX DENNING choose to vote no, but above all else make it more fair we added two ONLINE NEWS EDITOR we hope everyone will vote so that kinds of winners.” The National Labor Relations the final decision, either way, will Sciocchetti’s community in Board has finalized the date for reflect the wishes a true majority,” Lyon Hall, which saw the great- Ithaca College’s part-time faculty Petrosino said in the letter. est overall reduction of energy unionization election, which Linda On April 17, Rochon and use in last year’s challenge, wrote Petrosino, interim provost for edu- Petrosino released a statement on energy-saving reminders on the cational affairs, detailed in a letter Intercom in response to part-time bathroom mirrors and turned off to part-time faculty April 22. faculty filing for unionization, and the LCD screens in the residence organizers and supporters of the On April 15, the Ithaca hall in order to save energy. College part-time faculty filed a unionization effort said they are Lew Durland, director of petition to unionize with the Na- disappointed with the response. energy management and sus- tional Labor Relations Board. The statement said the college tainability, said conserving Part-time faculty members met is “neither ‘anti-union’ nor ‘pro- Members of the Adjunct Organizing Committee and Students for Labor with President Tom Rochon; Nancy union.’” In the following paragraph, energy is especially important on a Action brought a petition to President Tom Rochon’s office April 15. Pringle, vice president and counsel the statement says the college wants college campus. for the division of human and legal to keep a direct relationship with TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN “Ithaca College consumes a resources; and Linda Petrosino, the part-time faculty. large amount of energy to main- interim provost and vice president “Although it is not our decision, responded by not staying neutral,” relations, said the college has re- tain a quality living and learning for educational affairs, and pre- from the College’s perspective as an she said. tained outside legal counsel on an environment,” he said. “Efficient sented a petition of 660 signatures employer, we would prefer to main- Brody Burroughs, part-time “as-needed basis,” and BS&K has use of energy conserves valu- from students and alumni collected tain a direct working relationship professor in the Department of provided services to the college for able resources, is sensitive to the by Students for Labor Action, a with each member of the part-time Art and member of the committee, about 40 years. Maley said the col- environment and reduces our group of students who support the and adjunct faculty,” it said. echoed Kaufman’s sentiments. lege will utilize the law firm to help operating costs.” unionization efforts. The statement also introduces a “For me, it does little more than the college conform to the National Sciocchetti said the first two According to the letter, the Web page the college created titled illustrate the difference between Labor Relations Act. weeks of this year’s challenge, NLRB’s office in Buffalo will mail a “Union Choice.” The Web page their perception of our working “Just as SEIU Local 200United which began March 23 and end- ballot to each eligible voter’s home includes the college’s statement, conditions and the reality I have ex- has legal assistance in ensuring ed April 20, saved approximately address on May 11. The deadline for frequently asked questions, addi- perienced for years,” he said. compliance with the National Labor $1,400 in energy costs. Though the receipt of the completed ballots tional resources and a section titled Under the “Part-Time Fac- Relations Act, BS&K is assisting the this dwarfs in comparison to the by the NLRB is May 27. On May 28, “Part-Time Faculty Compensation.” ulty Compensation” section of the college,” he said. college’s expenses, it still matters, Rachel Kaufman, a lecturer in website, two subsections are titled BS&K was hired by Marist Col- the NLRB will count the ballots and Durland said. announce the results. In the letter, the Department of Writing and a “Competitive Salaries” and “Excel- lege during its part-time faculty’s “Everything, regardless of Petrosino said the college hopes to member of the Adjunct Organizing lent Working Environment.” unionization efforts, which resulted amount of money saved, makes maintain its current direct working Committee, said she was not happy The college has also hired Bond, in a vote against unionization in a difference,” he said. “It’s good relationship with the part-time and with the administration’s response. Schoeneck & King as legal counsel July 2014. adjunct faculty without the influ- “After our discussion with the during the unionization process. Burroughs said he believes for the planet and its life support ence of a third party. president, we were disappointed to David Maley, senior associate part-time faculty and administra- systems, good for our community “We hope most of you will see that they put this website up and director for media and community tion will still be able to cooperate. and good for Ithaca College.” 4 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, April 23, 2015

Course availability has been a As a television-radio major, ICC FROM PAGE 1 concern of some students, Johnson Haas said he does not plan on us- said. For example, sophomore Tal ing his portfolio, as he thinks the to take,” he said. Aizen, an exercise science major, artifacts from his theme would not Johnson also said discussions said he has been frustrated by the be something employers would be have occurred about reducing the perspectives portion of the ICC. looking at. number of themes to increase the “It’s been difficult to find “They don’t care what I did in number of options in each theme. classes,” he said. “I’m taking eight Sustainability Principles and Prac- “I think a reduction would be semesters of natural sciences, tices. They don’t care what I did in more likely than an increase, simply but none of them fill the natural Art Across Cultures. What matters because each theme should have a science requirement.” is what I did in TV-R,” he said. “I’m robust number of courses so that Sullivan said when the ICC was not going to hand them my portfo- there are some options,” she said. being designed, the themes made lio and show them a bunch of essays Sophomore Maddy Feiner, the ICC different from integrative that I wrote in classes that have no whose theme is Identities, said she gen-ed programs at other schools. pertinence or relevance to the job thought most people pick themes He said ICC classes were intended at all.” based on the classes that are offered to be classes designed to specifically Some students, such as sopho- in that theme, instead of picking the fit into each theme, rather than at- more Rosalyn Moisan, say they theme they are most interested in. taching a theme to an existing class. understand the aims of the ICC but “My ICC theme has nothing to These purpose-built classes, he think it needs time to develop. do with who I am, what I am inter- said, make students see the connec- “I think the ICC has a lot of great ested in or my ideal career path,” tions between different courses in potential even though it’s been she said. their themes. confusing,” she said. “We’re in the Currently, the Quest for a Sus- “It was supposed to be built al- midst of working out the details, President Tom Rochon introduces the ICC and IC 20/20 in his address to tainable Future theme has the most entirely on built-to-purpose and that’s just the reality we have to prospective students and their parents at Ithaca Today on April 11. smallest number of classes and courses in which faculty would say, face. But I think five years down the CAITIE IHRIG/THE ITHACAN students enrolled: 187 students be- ‘I’m interested in building a course road, it’ll be better.” tween the classes of 2017 and 2018. in this theme,’ and it would be pop- Sophomore Remy Litvin said he impossible without the help of the humanistic thinking and artistic Identities has about 1,100 students ulated by students in that theme,” has had a positive experience with advising center. thinking all fit together to create enrolled, the highest number, but he said. the ICC. Turkon is part of a committee insight and knowledge you can use saw a decline from the sophomore Another aspect of the ICC which “I appreciate the program’s which reviews applications from in the world, insight that is greater to the freshman class, enrolling 680 is being reviewed is the ePortfolio, goals,” he said. “I’ve been exposed to professors who are trying to des- than you would have from any one students in Fall 2013 and then 461 Vincent DeTuri, associate professor a lot of classes I would have prob- ignate courses as ICC credits. This disciplinary perspective,” he said. students this fall. in the Department of Chemistry ably not taken otherwise.” committee helps review applica- Also a parent of a prospective When students get on campus, and the recently hired director of While professors also appreciate tions from the professors and make student, Turkon said the ICC was there is a mixed reaction to the ICC the ICC, said. the goals, some say they wish the recommendations. Turkon said an appealing curriculum for her and the themes, Johnson said. “Right now, it's a portfolio where ICC was simpler and easier to get professors need to provide a sylla- daughter Bretana, because she is “There are a number of stu- you put stuff on there ... and then classes approved. Paula Turkon, an bus and fill out a form explaining entering a specialized program. dents who really like the idea of you stop,” he said. "Why not make it assistant professor in the Depart- how their classes are integrative, “For me, the ICC is a strong the themes and the connections available to potential employers as a ment of Environmental Studies and how they meet the learning objec- draw for her, because I think she is between them,” she said. “There way to showcase what you’ve done Sciences said she had some difficul- tives of different themes and what going to have a more deliberate ba- are other students who find the at Ithaca College, and something ties understanding the program and artifacts may come from the class. sic liberal arts education that I don’t themes constraining.” that you would take with you.” advising students, which would be Sullivan said implementing a think she would have in the general core curriculum is difficult, and education curriculum,” she said. the people currently involved in Multiple admitted students who Breakdown of ICC Theme Participation the implementation are not those attended Ithaca Today said they who initially were responsible: were intrigued by the ICC. Sullivan’s committee. He said con- Alison Thomson, an admitted Inquiry, Imagination, Mind, Body, The Quest for a A World fusion is common in his discussions student who attended Ithaca Today, Identities and Innovation with faculty. said the ICC played a part in her de- Spirit Sustainable Future of Systems Power and Justice “There’s been a widespread feel- cision to attend the college. ing that we’ve been bogged down “I liked that I could gear it more in bureaucracy,” he said. “There’s towards what I’m interested in, un- widespread wondering about when like other schools where you have we’re going to see the ICC we to take this class, this class and that actually approved.” class,” she said. At Ithaca Today, the annual DeTuri said he has worked at event for accepted students, Presi- orientations, and the incoming dent Tom Rochon pitched the ICC students he has talked to seemed Courses Courses Courses to admitted students who were excited to take courses in themes offered in Fall offered in Fall Seminars offered in Fall considering attending the college. with different perspectives. He said 2015: Seminars Seminars Students offered: 2015: Students offered: 2015: Students offered: Rochon said general education he was eager to address some of the enrolled: enrolled: 52 21 14 7 27 enrolled: 15 requirements should not just be “growing pains” of the ICC, which 820 188 something to check off a list: They occur with any major change. Students Students 385 Courses Students Courses Courses should relate to subjects students “Overall, it’s a great way to do a enrolled: offered in Fall enrolled: offered in Fall enrolled: offered in Fall 1,145 Seminars 2015: Seminars 2015: Seminars 2015: are passionate about. general education program, focus- offered: 431 389 offered: “By taking some of your ing on liberal arts,” he said. “Tying 30 offered: 11 30 27 14 general education courses con- together various courses under a 16 nected to a shared theme, you get theme is really unique — it’s not a SOURCE: OFFICE OF THE PROVOST DESIGN: ALISON TEADORE to see how scientific thinking, distribution system.”

VISION TEST Infusion of ICC into residence halls generates mixed reactions

BY KAYLA DWYER students who aren’t necessarily in my classes.” Connections model. The Engaging Perspectives model will NEWS EDITOR The ICC theme programs are currently organized to draw look at all six themes, implementing floor programs that ask Even with new policies this year incentivizing students from students within a particular theme and housing cluster, students to showcase and share different elements of their in First-Year Residential Experience housing to attend FYRE or group of two to three residence halls. In response to the respective themes. The Community Connections model is a theme events, low attendance and critical feedback from resi- low-attendance records, Residential Life is transitioning the departure from the ICC and will include floor events focused dent assistants have prompted the Office of Residential Life to ICC theme programs from one theme-based model to two on community values and the importance of supporting floor make some fundamental changes. different floor-based models, inviting students from a particu- community members and student organizations. Over the course of the Fall 2014 semester, under the lar floor to the programs regardless of theme, Robilotta said. Engaging Perspectives will be implemented in West Tow- current FYRE structure, a total of about 500 students have “People get more involved organically with their floor than er, the BRT cluster and the Landon-Bogart-Clarke cluster. attended a theme program, of about 1,550 students in the with their theme,” she said. Community Connections will be in place in East Tower, the freshman class on campus, Jacqueline Robilotta, assistant Junior Sean Themea, an RA in BRT, said he has not had a Hilliard-Holmes-Hood cluster and the Eastman-Lyon cluster. director of residential life, said. In practice, there are many single event where students from World of Systems came to a Since the launch of the FYRE in 2013, it has seen other sys- FYRE events that receive zero resident attendees, despite the World of Systems cross-cluster event. But he said the problem temic changes, including an expansion of exclusively first-year FYRE Incentive, which enters students who attend theme pro- isn’t the subject of the events but the fact that they are sup- housing to all of the upper- and lower-quad residence halls grams into a raffle to win $2,000 toward their housing for the posed to draw from students across clusters, rather than from and towers residence halls in the fall of 2014, and with the following year. the floor communities. floor program remodeling planned for the fall of 2015. French professor Anne Theobald is in her third year as “It’s hard to outreach to people I’m not seeing on a daily Bonnie Prunty, director of Residential Life, said the two a faculty associate, a faculty member who collaborates with basis,” he said. models will be tested out next year to determine whether uti- RAs on programming, in the Boothroyd-Rowland-Tallcott That’s why sophomore RA Jennifer Francisco said the floor- lizing the ICC is the most effective academic strategy in the cluster. Though she was excited about the theme programs to based model would be more effective at drawing a crowd, as residence halls. This will be the second in a three-year pilot be introduced to the FYRE last year, her first attempt at help- she said it currently does in her floor programs. of the FYRE. The first year of the launch, 2013–14, was a de- ing organize one for the World of Systems theme — a game of “It’s a lot easier to get information out in the floor commu- velopmental year, testing the model on a smaller scale until jeopardy containing facts about the college, Ithaca and BRT nity,” she said. “People like to go to things with their friends.” Residential Life received special funding to fully implement — resulted in a party of three: the two RAs and her. Beginning in Fall 2015, the college will be implementing the FYRE for all first-years in 2014–15. Following next year, “It’s frustrating because there’s a lot of effort that goes into two different versions of FYRE throughout the housing clus- it,” Theobald said. “I really just want to have connections with ters: the Engaging Perspectives model and the Community See RES LIFE, page 6 Thursday, April 23, 2015 NEWS The Ithacan 5 VISION TEST Diversity initiatives perceived to fall short of expectations

BY NATALIE SHANKLIN and aims to teach students about the position mixing bowl metaphor of diversity,” he said. with Michelle Rios-Dominguez, manager of ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR of minority groups in society. In addition to having the ICC work to diversity and inclusion of the Department Just two years into the implementation of Another goal of the diversity requirement engage students in diversity topics in their of Human Resources, and Belisa Gonzalez, Ithaca College's Integrative Core Curriculum, is to have students change their perspectives classes, the administration has prioritized in- sociology professor and director of the the School of Humanities and Sciences has on what diversity means by the time they creasing and retaining the number of African, CSCRE, to develop programming for faculty cut its diversity requirement in half. graduate, Paul Geisler, associate professor Latino, Asian and Native American students about inclusivity in the hiring process. More than a hundred faculty members and director of the exercise and sport scienc- and faculty at the college, Johnson said. In the 2009–10 academic year, when IC from H&S voted on whether to drop one of es department, said. Geisler is also a member She said one way the college tries to do this 20/20 was first implemented, approximately the school’s two ICC diversity requirements of the Committee on College Requirements, is by maintaining diversity programs such as 8.12 percent of faculty were of a minority in late March, with 75 percent of the faculty where he has been serving for a year as a li- the Martin Luther King Scholar Program and ethnic background, according to the Com- voting in support of the cut. aison on a diversity subcommittee and is the Housing Offering a Multicultural Experi- mon Data Set from the Office of Institutional Diversity programming is one of the 10 responsible for reviewing proposals for diver- ence residential learning community. Research. This percentage has grown 2.16 key initiatives of IC 20/20, including goals sity courses that are submitted by faculty. To promote the hiring and retention of percent in the last five years. to launch educational and professional pro- “It was designed to be much more than the ALANA faculty, Johnson said she has worked Johnson said she believes this promotion gramming that draws diverse individuals and and retention of an ALANA community on groups to the college. campus is one of the top priorities when it H&S originally had two diversity require- comes to furthering diversity at the college. ments, while each of the other four schools Diversity figures among faculty and students “Genuinely diversifying the people we in- on campus had only one. This is because be- teract with on a daily basis is, in my view, the fore the ICC, H&S had two cultural studies non-white undergraduate Students Minority Faculty most important thing,” she said. requirements — a global perspective and a However, she said there are challenges in historical perspective — which were translat- reaching this diversity because other institu- ed into the diversity requirements of the ICC tions are striving for similar goals, making when it was implemented in Fall 2013. achieving them more competitive. Danette Johnson, vice provost at the col- Johnson said there had been a group lege, said the school’s decision to eliminate 15.42% 8.12% working with Traevena Byrd, former associ- one of the requirements does not hinder the 9.94% ate counsel and director of equal opportunity diversity initiatives of IC 20/20 but rather 16.51% compliance in legal affairs, and Leslie Kelly, puts H&S in line with the rest of the campus. 2009-10 2009-10 manager of Student Accessibility Services, to However, Gustavo Licon, an assistant pro- 2010-11 address ongoing concerns about accommo- fessor in the Center for the Study of Culture, 2010-11 dations for people with physical disabilities. Race, and Ethnicity, said he was disappointed After Byrd left the college for a position at the by the H&S faculty’s vote. University of Maryland, the group continued “The fact that when folks received the 18.00% 9.70% to collaborate with Kelly on the issue. feedback that students were tight on their 9.75% Other initiatives under the diversity goals schedule, they would identify that eliminat- 18.99% include addressing issues of lesbian, gay, bi- ing one of the diversity requirements is a 2011-12 2011-12 sexual and transgender inclusion. Johnson remedy to loosening up the requirement on 2012-13 said the main focus of this has been on inclu- the students, is disappointing and, to a cer- 2012-13 sivity in residential life, as well as maintaining tain degree, expected," he said. the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, The diversity requirement of the ICC is and Services as a resource for students. part of the administration’s strategic plan for 20.81% 10.19% Luca Maurer, LGBT education and out- diversity, requiring students to take at least 21.55% 10.28% reach and services director, said he provides one diversity course in order to graduate. training for Residential Life staff and other These courses are designed to reflect 2013-14 2013-14 groups on campus, as well as specialized con- the diversity focus of the college’s mission 2014-15 2014-15 sultation for Residential Life staff. statement, which states the college values diversity, is committed to promoting equality SOURCE: OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH DESIGN: ALISON TEADORE See DIVERSITY, page 6

VISION TEST International expansion placed on back burner BY AIDAN QUIGLEY one.” After a change in leadership the goal. She said the college was software program that allows stu- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR at Shanghai Normal, Saunders making good progress before the dents to apply for study-abroad As part of Ithaca Col- said Rochon needs to return to change in leadership set the plans opportunities online, she said. Total Budgeted lege’s IC 20/20 global learning Shanghai to revalidate the Mem- about one year behind. Also, the Office of International Dollars for opportunity initiative, the col- orandum of Understanding with “I don’t think we’ll move as Programs and Studies has been lege made plans to establish a the new leadership, but he is cur- fast as we thought we would,” she moved to a more central location IC 20/20 New York City program as well rently focused on the college’s said. “We’re not doing too badly. on campus, in Job Hall, from the as a center in Shanghai, China. comprehensive campaign. We’re learning as we go.” Center of Health Sciences. She Although the New York City pro- Rochon added though Shang- As for ICNYC, director said the promotion of experien- gram has been established and is hai Normal is a prominent Hersey Egginton said enroll- tial learning by the college has seeing increased participation, contender for a partnership, ment is trending upward. This helped raise the profiles of the the status for the planned center it is not the only university in semester’s attendance of 44 stu- off-campus centers, including the in Shanghai has returned to its Shanghai the college is consider- dents is the second-highest since London Center and other study- early stages. ing. He said the planning is still the program began in 2012 as abroad opportunities. Along with the campus in in the early stages and that he part of IC 20/20. The IC 20/20 According to the London Ithaca, the college has designated could not comment on the other website lists turning the ICNYC Center website, the program Ithaca College programs in Lon- potential partners. program from a pilot into “full addresses the experiential learn- don, Los Angeles and New York “Although we hope to cre- swing” as a success for the 2012– ing goals of the IC 20/20 plan. $

City. Although New York and LA ate such a collaboration in the 13 school year. The 30 students Although the London program $ are located in the United States, future, in the form of a center who intend on studying in New has been in operation since 1972, $ they are still considered part of modeled on our existing centers York City in the fall will be the it has been growing steadily since $ $ the global learning opportunity in Los Angeles, New York and highest fall semester enrollment. 2010, the roll-out of the IC 20/20. initiative in the IC 20/20 plan. London, at this moment even the Brianna Ryan, a senior who During the 2010–11 school year, The college has been looking outlines of a China center do not participated in the New York City 169 students attended London, toward forming a center in exist,” he said. program during the Fall 2013 se- while 184 students attended dur- Shanghai, but the development Rochon said the IC 20/20 pro- mester, said the program was the ing the 2014–15 school year. This of a Shanghai center has fallen gram has many initiatives other best semester of her college ca- semester, the 127 students cur- 2010-11 below other priorities. than the China center, and the reer and that she would definitely rently studying in London is the $3,800,000 In 2013, President Tom college has five more years to recommend students go to one of highest number for a semester Rochon traveled to Shanghai complete them. the college’s global centers. since 2010, and Thorunn Lon- Normal University in Shanghai, “Our focus has been else- “You get internship ex- sdale, associate director of the 2011-12 signing a “Memorandum of Un- where during this academic perience, you get to explore London Center, said 123 students $3,000,000 derstanding” with the leadership year, meaning, for example, that somewhere new and get to im- have signed up for next fall, com- 2012-13 of Shanghai Normal. This agree- I did not visit China to continue merse yourself in the culture pared to only 57 in Fall 2014. $4,513,000 ment signified both institutions’ our dialogue,” he said via email. of the new city," she said. "It’s a As for Los Angeles, a pro- shared interest in developing “With respect to the China pro- completely different experience.” gram for only students in the 2013-14 Ithaca College’s Shanghai center gram, the gains this year were in Saunders said the college has Roy H. Park School of Com- $4,678,643 at Shanghai Normal. making additional connections done various things as part of munications, which has been in Tanya Saunders, assistant pro- that will be of help when we re- the IC 20/20 initiative to bolster operation since 1992, this year, vost of international studies and new the direct diplomacy efforts.” study-abroad opportunities. The 149 students have participated, 2014-15 special projects, said the Shang- Saunders said establishing the college has provided funds for SOURCE: ITHACA COLLEGE $5,385,669 See ABROAD, page 6 BUDGET OFFICE hai program is “back to square Shanghai center by 2020 is still the purchase of Studio Abroad, a DESIGN: GRACE CLAUSS 6 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, April 23, 2015

non-white ethnic background ABROAD FROM PAGE 5 DIVERSITY FROM PAGE 5 as defined by the college. By the 2014–15 academic year, this up from 131 students in 2010. During “When my office sponsors percentage had increased by the 2012–13 school year, 206 students visiting guest lecturers or other 6.13 percent. attended, the highest amount during learning opportunities, I also Licon said this growth does the period between 2010 and 2015. work with Residential Life to not accurately reflect the prog- On average, 83 students attended each identify which may be of particu- ress of these diversity initiatives, spring, about 63 students attended in lar benefit to the learning goals since it’s more related to the de- the fall and about 27 and needs of their staff,” Maurer mographic shift of the country as students attended said via email. a whole. He said there needs to be during the summer. Johnson also said there has a better way to measure the prog- Stephen Tro- been progress in dealing with is- ress of the initiatives. piano, director of sues brought up in protests about Johnson said the Campus Cli- the Los Angeles structural violence at the end of mate Survey, administered in Program, said the the Fall 2014 semester. She said the fall of 2012 and released in global learning op- Linda Petrosino, interim provost the spring of 2015, can serve as portunities offer and vice president in the Depart- a way to measure the IC 20/20’s students experi- ment of Educational Affairs, has progress. The survey revealed sig- ences they cannot SAUNDERS been meeting with a group of nificant perception gaps between receive on campus. students, faculty and adminis- ALANA and LGBT students, fac- “What we’re doing is giving stu- trators to address issues such as ulty and staff and other campus dents the opportunity to broaden their microaggressions, as well as stu- Vice Provost Danette Johnson said the administration is working to community members on issues horizons a little bit to sort of go be- dent demands for a structured develop programming to help further the diversity initiatives of IC 20/20. like diversity and inclusion. The yond doing everything on the college Native American studies minor. ERICA DISCHINO/THE ITHACAN next survey is scheduled to be ad- campus,” he said. As a result of these efforts, the ministered in 2016. The other satellite campuses fo- administration has been able to understand in terms of history of relate to specific departments and “One of the positive things cus on providing internships and a hire a full-time faculty member diversity program in universities, career fields, as opposed to gen- is that it serves as a baseline,” traditional scholarly environment, for the Native American studies folks like the idea of diversity, and eral diversity instruction. She also Johnson said. “We know where Saunders said. Egginton, Lonsdale minor, Michael Taylor, who taught institutions like to promote how said the administration should we were at the beginning of IC and Tropiano all said their pro- in the anthropology department diverse they are, but when there do more to validate the negative 20/20. It gives us something to grams offer students immersive in the fall of 2014. Johnson said are any economic issues, it’s usu- experiences of students, especial- mark against. It tells us, ‘Are we internship experiences. Taylor will be able to supple- ally the diversity initiatives that ly those of marginalized groups. making progress? Here are the The London and Los Angeles cen- ment the CSCRE course offerings need to go first,” he said. “When There’s specific things ters both have a dedicated space for in Native American studies, but Senior Sierra Council, people we need to students to take classes and collabo- only for one year as a sabbatical co-executive producer of ICTV’s speak up more conversation look at.’” rate. On the other hand, the New York replacement, which Licon said is “The Roundtable,” a new social about what “and more use of the word However, City program leases classroom space not enough. Licon said the minor justice newscast, said she feels the they’re ex- Council said from the Cornell University School needs someone on a tenure track. administration has made progress periencing, conversation of Industrial and Labor Relations “The full-time faculty member in beginning conversations about they get dis- ‘diversity’ about and in class and at events. Conference Center. is a great help, or supplement, diversity issues, but she said there regarded,” But what I have seen is examination The college also has a collaboration but I think what we really need should be more action taking she said. of diversity with Cornell in Washington, D.C., in is someone to be hired in Native place on campus. “I think it a lot of action issues on cam- which there are five spots reserved in American studies, so that we can “There’s more conversation could lead to that goes behind pus can only the Cornell-affiliated program in D.C. provide a core or base for the mi- and more use of the word ‘diver- some more the words. go so far. for Ithaca College students. The col- nor,” Licon said. sity’ in class and at events," she change if “I think lege used to have its own program, but Licon said while he believes said. "But what I haven’t seen is the admin- – Sierra Council Ithaca College the program was suspended in 2011 the administration genuinely a lot of action that goes behind istration were to say to students, as a whole needs” to do less talk- due to decreasing interest. wants to achieve diversity within the words.” ‘Oh, I get your experience. I hear ing and more acting,” she said. “If Egginton said with the agreement the college, economic obstacles She said to try to motivate this you.’” you’re not actually listening to my with Cornell in New York City, they often push diversity concerns to action, the administration should Institutional Research mea- experience, validating my expe- are limited in the time they can spend the background. be implementing cultural compe- sured in 2009 that 15.42 percent rience and putting some action in the building. He said not having an “I know, from what I tency training programs as they of all undergraduates were of a behind it, all your words are void.” Ithaca College center there is a big disadvantage for the program, but he hopes this will change by 2020. even more your first year away from home," “I would see it having a space that RES LIFE FROM PAGE 4 she said. has the college’s name on the directory Prunty said she doesn’t believe it is the — I would have an office as opposed she said, the FYRE has another year to estab- content of the programs that drives students to having to work out of my home — lish a permanent system before an evaluation away, but the label. It has been a goal of Resi- that students could go there at the end of the program will take place. dential Life to rethink how the theme events of the day and see one another there,” This is all in an effort to fulfill the vision are advertised, particularly in the Engaging he said. within the IC 20/20 initiative to implement Perspectives model next year, where the focus Students in the New York program an “enhanced first-year housing and learning in advertising events will be more on the con- and the London program both have to program,” one that would infuse elements of tent and less on one academic theme. find their own housing. the Integrative Core Curriculum and faculty The reasoning behind initially bringing As the first wave of students under cooperation into the residential experience. the ICC into the FYRE is based on research the Integrative Core Curriculum be- Whether theme events are cluster- or floor- showing that students who have connections gins to study abroad, an aspect of the based, there is one constant: the fusion of with faculty outside of the classroom are more IC 20/20 plan that has not yet been the ICC into residential life. Senior Jonathon likely to connect to the institution and decide fully established and integrated into Cummings, a former RA in the FYRE, said he to stay, Prunty said. the workings of these abroad centers thinks combining the two — the ICC and the “We’re not looking to create an academic is the ICC. Saunders said she did not FYRE — simply doesn’t work because students class experience in the residence halls," she think the ICC would discourage stu- do not have requirements to participate, un- said. "But how do we support and build on the dents from studying abroad, as with like in other residential learning communities learning that’s happened in the class and now the current sophomore class she has like the Housing Offering a Multicultural Ex- help it come into the residence halls and al- seen no decrease in the number of perience community, which hosts the Martin low students to engage with faculty and staff students studying abroad. Also, the Luther King Jr. Scholars, the Park Scholars and around those learning discussions?” Residential Life Director Bonnie Prunty said ICC committee created a method for other interested students. She said her office has looked to the Na- FYRE was inspired by programs at other schools. students to petition for a class they are Senior Justine Gray, also a former RA in the tional Resource Center for the First-Year FILE PHOTO/THE ITHACAN going to take abroad to qualify as part FYRE, said she saw how combining the two Experience and Students in Transition at the of the ICC. could have helped pro- University of South Themea, on the other hand, said Residen- Egginton said the New York City vide academic learning Carolina for direction tial Life leaders have been very receptive to program offers one ICC course, but opportunities, especially It's not perfect toward other institu- their complaints about attendance and other it is planning on adding more in for students who were “ tions that make the link issues during open forum sessions. He said the future. looking for new majors right now, between academics and Residential Life has shown its commitment to “That’s an anticipated next step,” or areas of study. How- but hopefully we can residential life. Though listening to students by adjusting the program he said. “The whole process is to ever, she said, the reality the college has drawn for next year. get students so they can apply their is students were in class move closer inspiration from other Not only is the process stressful for RAs learning from the classroom into the all day and were not in- to what students would enjoy schools, she said most and associates who put considerable thought real world. So where would be better terested in more lectures. other schools have and energy into programs, Robilotta said, but for that than New York or one of the “I thought at the time in a program. similar struggles with the learning curve for the FYRE as a whole other centers?” it would give them more –Jacqueline Robilotta” integrating the academ- needs to be considered. She said the FYRE Lonsdale said the London program opportunities academi- ic piece in a meaningful will continue to assess its changes, including offers six ICC courses under themes cally, but instead it just burned them out,” and attractive way for students. a large assessment around this time next year and one writing intensive course, and she said. “How are you going to connect with But the most fundamental of the issues felt to determine whether it will choose one of the that well-rounded opportunities are anyone when there are only two people at a by RAs, Cummings said, was a lack of under- models, or keep or discard both. what make the global learning op- program, and one of them’s an RA?” standing about the new policies that resulted “As we’re seeing it at a full scale, we realize portunities such a valuable resource This is a departure from Gray’s experi- from bringing the ICC into the FYRE. For that the spirit of it, in my opinion, is still good,” to students. ence in her first year as an RA during her Gray, this caused a degree of tension in her Robilotta said. “We’re helping students transi- “If your credits transfer as normal sophomore year, prior to the ICC implementa- staff meetings with FYRE leaders. tion, we’re helping students build community, and your tuition fees are no more, why tion, when she felt there was more of a focus “They seemed very defensive of criticisms, we’re helping connect them with faculty and would you not choose to have a foreign on community. which I get,” she said. “It’s a new program, and staff, but we just want to make it even better. or a global experience in terms of un- “I feel like that was my purpose as an RA: it’s hard, but it’s also hard for us to implement It’s not perfect right now, but hopefully we can derstanding the worlds you live in?” to help you adjust, not to stuff some more lec- it when we don’t feel supported in it, and we move closer to what students would enjoy in she said. tures down your throat and overwhelm you don’t understand it.” a program.” Thursday, April 23, 2015 NEWS The Ithacan 7 Senior leads in ICTV and theater groups SGA votes ‘yes’ BY ALIZA SESSLER to diversity CONTRIBUTING WRITER The arts have always been a significant part of Ithaca College senior Ben Poppleton’s life. committee He has always loved theater, having been involved in the theater department through- BY EVAN POPP out his high school years. Upon entering STAFF WRITER college, Poppleton knew he wanted to channel The Ithaca College Student Govern- his creativity into a career in communications. ment Association amended Article VII He discovered he could pursue his passion for senior spotlight of its constitution to establish a diversity the performing arts as well. “When I got here and realized how good and inclusion committee. both of those communities were … [I realized] The amendment, sponsored by ju- I can do both of those things,” Poppleton said. nior Elijah Breton, senator for the School Poppleton decided to double major in both of Health Sciences and Human Per- cinema and photography and theater studies formance; senior Meredith Knowles, with a focus in producing and directing. senator-at-large; and junior Kyle James, “The goal would be to go back and forth be- vice president of communications, passed tween both in the future because I love both through the SGA unanimously at its April so much,” he said. “I have done various intern- 20 meeting. ships with both areas. They go hand in hand.” The SGA diversity and inclusion com- During his semester in the Los Angeles mittee will “create new legislation that Program in Spring 2014, Poppleton interned Senior Ben Poppleton stands on the red carpet at the premiere of “The Ivies,” an ICTV show he creates diversity and inclusion at Ithaca for Imagine TV, working on the base script co-wrote, co-produced and directed. Poppleton is involved with both ICTV and IC Players. College” as well as look at and propose for the TV show “Empire” on Fox. During MATT GURBAG/THE ITHACAN changes to the administration regarding that same time, Poppleton interned with the current institutional policies. It will also creative team at Heroes and Villains Entertain- April 18 to a full auditorium in the Roy H. buying tickets goes to a group in the com- work with students, faculty, staff and the ment, a developing company that is credited Park Hall. munity. Hopefully that is something they’ll administration on designing methods for producing several comic books, novels and Senior Hannah Berg, who worked as the continue when I leave,” Poppleton said. to improve diversity and inclusion at movies such as “Horrible Bosses” and “Miss director of photography on “The Ivies,” com- Poppleton is recognized by the Leader- the college. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” This mended Poppleton for his directorial skills. ship Scholars Program, which awards students Breton said the committee will be past summer, Poppleton interned at ACM “He brought his knowledge of acting and who demonstrate exemplary leadership skills implemented for next semester and will Talent Agency in New York, a company that directing from studying in Dillingham togeth- and academics. He has also been a Lead-In function as a place for students to bring specializes in voice-over talent. er with his knowledge of filmmaking from the leader, helping to lead a program designed to concerns they want conveyed to the During his time at the college, Poppleton Park School in a way that highlighted both cast prepare first-year students to become involved administration about diversity and inclu- has been involved with ICTV. Chris Wheatley, and crew performances,” she said. “On set, Ben and take on leadership roles on campus held sion on campus. Breton added that the manager of TV and radio operations, praised always knows what is happening at the mo- prior to the start of classes. He was also an ori- Poppleton for his producing and writing skills. ment and 10 steps ahead — a difficult task.” entation leader. Michele Lenhart, director of committee will continue efforts made by Wheatley said he met Poppleton when he was Additionally, Poppleton currently serves student leadership and involvement, said Pop- the SGA this academic year regarding pitching the series “Boys of 213” in the spring as the artistic director for IC Players. Last pleton was an exemplary leader on campus. these issues. of 2013. semester Poppleton showcased his artistic “His active involvement in numerous stu- “It allows us to build off of the work “As one of the producers, Ben took his role directing abilities when he co-directed “Anna dent organizations, volunteer events and that’s been done this year and looking very seriously,” Wheatley said. “As the produc- and the Tropics.” He also said he changed IC leadership workshops is impressive,” she said. into how we can create areas and spaces tion of the show progressed, Ben was like an Players from being an organization funded Looking back on his college career, Popple- for students to bring their concerns with expectant parent. The final product was a ter- by ticket sales to one funded solely by dona- ton said his best advice for incoming students diversity and inclusion,” Breton said. rific example of how good a scripted comedy tions. Poppleton said the money is donated to and current students is to step outside of their The committee will be co-chaired by can be, even with a small budget.” centers for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen- comfort zones. the SGA president and the vice president This semester, Poppleton co-wrote, co- der communities such as Out for Health, the “All the things I ended up doing and lov- of campus affairs. The amendment also produced and directed the show “The Ivies,” a Advocacy Center for Tompkins County and ing here at IC were because I took risks,” he calls for the committee to be made up of project that he had been working on for a year Planned Parenthood. said. “Try everything, and don’t be afraid that at least two SGA senators and at least two and a half prior to its production. It premiered “All the money we get from people it might fail.” students-at-large. Students take independent research projects across the country

BY TAYLOR ZAMBRANO about 3,000 students from all over Cummings’ second presentation, STAFF WRITER the country at the conference. “Out of Many One People,” built on “It was absolutely crazy,” senior When students present their the notion that it doesn’t matter who Curt McConnell said. “It was like a work during the Whalen Sympo- a person is, everyone is connected. nerd paradise.” sium, he said, they’re performing in In this presentation, he specifically McConnell was one of 11 stu- a familiar environment. However, spoke about cultural expression in dents from Ithaca College to he said presenting at the NCUR is a the form of resistance, especially attend and present at the National different experience entirely. through music and the arts. Conference on Undergraduate “For many [students], this will This is Cummings’ second Research from April 16–18 in be their first experience in a confer- NCUR conference. Cheney, Washington. ence outside of the comfort zone of Themea presented two projects Robert Sullivan, associate Ithaca College,” Sullivan said. April 17: “The Race Question: A professor and chair of the commu- McConnell worked with pro- Case Study on Ideological Rheto- nication studies department, said fessor Susan Allen-Gil on his ric,” under Ozge Heck, assistant the purpose of the conference, held presentation, “Testing the Effi- professor in the Department of this year at Eastern Washington cacy of Swistrack for Detecting Communication Studies, and “Time University, is to give the student at- Alterations in Fish Behavior from to Get Off Track,” under Elizabeth tendees an experience in publicizing Psychoactive Pharmaceuticals,” Bleicher, associate professor of the independent research they’re which discusses the effects psy- English and exploratory program doing on campus. He said the stu- choactive substances have on the director. His first presentation in- dents who go don’t just present a behaviors of fish. He said everyone volved the analysis of the types of good paper they’ve written, but in his field with similar 15-minute arguments that conservative and an on-going project they’ve been presentations involving fish behav- progressive political figures use dur- pursuing on their own. Often the ior presented around the same time. ing debates and whether these are college sends students from five or “I’ve noticed that a lot of other the best ways to discuss race or not. Junior Erika Bucior presents her research on past environmental conditions six different majors, he said. people in behavioral toxicology are The second presentation was about in Mexico at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research. This year’s group included doing such novel stuff that they the tracks that children are put on COURTESY OF ERIKA BUCIOR seniors Jonathon Cummings, a cul- haven’t shown to anyone else,” he at a young age in their educational ture and communication major; said. “So it’s really inspiring, and system and the implications that all over the country. potential to be a “high-impact edu- Sarah Casola, a biology major; Holly you can really build off your own might come out of it in the future, The main idea, Kuperman said, cational experience” for students. Garbacz, a biology major; Reyal research on what other people’s such as wanting to drop out. is not just going to the conference Themea said after reflecting on Hoxie, a biochemistry major; Ellen ideas [are].” Kuperman, whose presentation to show off your own work but to his work and receiving feedback, he Jackson, a voice performance ma- Both of Cummings’ pre- involved ethics in fantasy sports see what everyone else has to offer found validation in his research. jor; Kathyann Lee, a biology major; sentations were sponsored by journalism, worked under Mead as well. “I was really nervous going up and McConnell, an environmental Christopher House, associate pro- Loop, associate professor and Sullivan said the conference, of there, because come on, I’m a white science major; juniors Samuel Ku- fessor of communication studies. documentary studies program coor- which he has been a part for five straight man talking about race, perman, a journalism major; Sean The first one he gave, “One Love: dinator. Kuperman said Loop asked of the last six years, embodies the what could go wrong?” Themea Themea, a communication stud- A Rhetorical Analysis of Bob Mar- him to attend the conference after ideas that the college pushes for said. “But the audience was very re- ies major; and Erika Bucior, an ley’s Music,” analyzed Bob Marley’s he became involved in his research students: undergraduate research, ceptive … and I feel very confident environmental studies major; and album “Legend” using three differ- last spring. He said it was an incred- internships and opportunities for in moving forward and developing sophomore Sarah Pearson, a poli- ent theories: the rhetoric of love, ible experience because he was able independent research. He said he this forward and maybe presenting tics major. 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Master Security Officer SUMMARY: Caller reported unrespon- SAFETY HAZARD MEDICAL ASSIST left the scene. Investigation pending. Chris Lemore. sive person with unknown cause. LOCATION: Alumni Hall LOCATION: Campus Center Master Patrol Officer Chris Teribury. Person declined medical assistance SUMMARY: Officer reported coffee pot SUMMARY: Caller reported person hav- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF with ambulance staff and judicially re- found left on. Report taken. Patrol Of- ing feelings of weakness and shortness MEDICAL ASSIST LOCATION: U-Lot ferred for irresponsible use of alcohol. ficer Jon Elmore. of breath. Person transported to hospi- LOCATION: S-Lot SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown Patrol Officer Steve Ward. tal by ambulance staff. Master Patrol SUMMARY: Caller reported third-hand person damaged light post and WELFARE CHECK Officer Steve Rounds. information that person may have been knocked it over. Investigation pending. V&T VIOLATION LOCATION: Hood Hall thinking about harming themselves. 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Assistance was provided. Patrol for stopping in the roadway. Person to campus. Patrol Officer Jon Elmore. Activation caused by contractor. Zones Officer Steve Rounds. also judicially referred for having a POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA shut down until work is completed. fictitious license. Master Patrol Officer FOR THE COMPLETE SAFETY LOG, LOCATION: Rowland Hall System reset. Fire Protection Specialist MAKING GRAFFITI Steve Rounds. go to www.theithacan.org/news. SUMMARY: Caller reported odor of Enoch Perkins. LOCATION: Park Hall marijuana. Officer judicially referred SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown CRIMINAL MISCHIEF KEY five persons for unlawful possession APRIL 9 person wrote graffiti. Investiga- LOCATION: Landon Hall of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer tion pending. Master Patrol Officer SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown CMC – Cayuga Medical Center Steve Rounds. MEDICAL ASSIST Bruce Holmstock. person damaged table. Investigation V&T – Vehicle and Transportation LOCATION: Rowland Hall pending. Sergeant Terry O’Pray. DWI - Driving While Impaired MEDICAL ASSIST SUMMARY: Caller reported person hav- CRIMINAL TAMPERING SASP - Student Auxillary Safety Patrol LOCATION: Whalen Center for Music ing a seizure. Person transported to LOCATION: East Tower FIRE ALARM IPD - Ithaca Police Department SUMMARY: Caller reported person fell hospital by ambulance. Master Patrol SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown LOCATION: Garden Apartment 28 BAC - Blood Alcohol Concentration and injured head. Person transported Officer Dan Austic. person stole fire extinguisher. Officer SUMMARY: Caller reported fire in Opinion10 The Ithacan Thursday, April 23, 2015 EDITORIALS CARTOON BY ALLISON LATINI TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT ITHACA COLLEGE AND ICC The Fresh Look Initiative, with its provisions for the Ithaca College community to contribute and ask questions, is a good opportunity for the administration to make changes to IC 20/20

C 20/20 began its implementation in the 2012– 13 academic year. Since then, several of its components have failed to accomplish many of Itheir original goals. The diversity component has not been priori- tized as evidenced by the School of Humanities and Sciences voting to decrease the number of diversity classes required to graduate. Establishing the diver- sity requirements was a step in the right direction, but backtracking in this manner is not going to ben- efit the college or its students. Another component that has failed to deliver is the First-Year Residential Experience. There is much more to the college experience than academics, and academics do not have to be incorporated into every aspect of a student’s life. Bringing academic programming to the residence halls is too much, as proven by the lack of interest and poor attendance at these programs. Due to classes, extracurriculars, social events and other obligations, one cannot ex- pect students to attend many additional programs or events. Resident assistants and associated faculty end up putting time and effort into throwing events that nobody attends. The Integrative Core Curriculum was created to fix the college’s need for better general education requirements, but this attempt resulted in an overly complex system, and now the college must find a COMMENT ONLINE. simpler solution. The ePortfolio is one shortcoming of the ICC. For many students who are looking to Be heard in print or on the Web. find a job after college, the ePortfolio will not help them, especially if the essays and works contained Write a letter to the editor at in the portfolio have nothing to do with their field of interest. The ePortfolio should be something that [email protected] or comment helps students by only having requirements that on any story at theithacan.org pertain to their area of study, rather than making them do extra work to create something they can never use or share. Letters must be 250 words or fewer, emailed Another area that needs improvement is the or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 220. themes. Students end up missing out on classes of interest because they are restricted to their theme or because they pick a theme based on their freshman seminar that does not further reflect their interests. Some themes also lack a variety of options within the various sections. For example, the Power and SNAP JUDGMENT Justice theme only has one option under the Natu- ral Sciences category, as of Fall 2014. A new class is Are you being added, the change effective summer of 2015, but students still need more options. This is restric- satisfied tive and is not fair to students, who should at least with the have a range of options to choose from, regardless ICC? of their theme. President Tom Rochon’s Fresh Look Initiative, a ground-up revisioning of the institution that also “I THINK IT’S A “IT RESTRICTS “IT’S AN UNNEC- “I HAD TO DROP “IT TAKES AWAY has a Netpass-protected portal for the college com- WASTE OF TIME YOU TO CERTAIN ESSARY STRESS OUT OF THE HON- FROM CLASSES munity to share ideas and ask questions, is a good BECAUSE I HAVE THINGS, AND ON STUDENTS ORS PROGRAM THAT ARE MORE chance for the administration to re-evaluate and A LOT OF OTHER ONCE THEY WITH HEAVY BECAUSE NONE IMPORTANT FOR seriously consider whether to continue with pro- CLASSES I NEED PUT IN MORE WORKLOADS.” OF THE CLASSES MY MAJOR.” grams like the ICC or FYRE or to move away from TO FOCUS ON COURSES THEN IT SABRINA RABI- OVERLAP.” LIAM KORBUL them and start over with a better plan. Rochon has FOR BIOLOGY.” WILL WORK OUT NOWITZ RHIANNON HSHP PREPRO- acknowledged that parts of IC 20/20 that were only SOLIMAR MORE.” HEALTH SCIENCE DOHERTY FESSIONAL recently implemented could very well be eliminated FELICIANO AJ FELDMAN ’17 HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAM if the feedback calls for it. It is important to recog- BIOLOGY TELEVISION-RADIO ’17 ’17 nize the need to move on from a failed or failing ’18 ’18 project and find something better. Perhaps the Fresh Look Initiative will result in a better solution. KELLIE HODSON/THE ITHACAN

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Angel’s The way the first structure, the college’s SGA, currently works, the proposal for a microag- Advocate gression reporting method was approved by the senate as an initiative to develop, not a full-fledged method already constructed and not by any means YouTube Boyfriends executed immediately. In the seven points of the bill, not one line states nor hints that legal action and punishment will be taken, evident to anyone Now, when one thinks of who reads the bill. Legalities was just a point of dating websites, one might think discussion during the senate meeting but has been of ChristianMingle.com or incorrectly spun as the central purpose of this bill. eHarmony or even popular dat- The second much larger and more complex ing apps like Tinder and Grindr system impacts bills and policies that are written (Lord, help you all … ). However, at the collegiate level and beyond. Our current for two of my idols, and possibly patriarchal, predominantly white and able-bodied one of the most adorable couples academic structure uplifts members of these very on Earth, YouTube was their groups to the detriment of women; African, La- means of finding love. Matthew Schueller and Michael Lindsay tino, Asian and Native American; disabled; and Class of 2018 Senator Angela Pradhan sponsored the bill the SGA passed. The bill called for the are two YouTubers with nearly LGBTQ+ students. People who fit into the lat- implementation of a campus-wide online system to report microaggressions at the college. 75,000 subscribers combined. ter groups are lumped together and classified KAITLYN KELLY/THE ITHACAN They met by watching each as “minorities.” other’s “Coming Out” video and While already trying to work within an ineq- Education will combat ignorance, but only in may finally be recognized. By saying freedom of are now one of the cutest couples uitable system, members of minority groups must conjunction with action. The only way that others speech is being limited by collecting data, you’re on YouTube. also educate those around them about inclusiv- can be educated on these issues is if we know where to ironically silencing voices that are trying to state Recently, I had the wonderful ity in order to go about their daily lives. This is target educational resources, be it inclusivity training their concerns with instances that have occurred on opportunity to interview the two unjust to the livelihoods and mental health of for faculty or adjusting the residential life experience. this campus. of them via email. The reason I Since the bill’s controversy, small steps have al- students from these marginalized communities. Currently, there is no institutional proof that chose to contact ... This also poorly prepares the next generation of such marginalizing incidents even exist at the ready been made toward more inclusive education. students for a world where insensitivity and in- college. Documentation will allow the college to If a documentation method is implemented along — ANGEL ZAYAS tolerance will become barriers for personal and gauge how frequently such instances occur, where with other initiatives, Ithaca College students will professional growth. resources should be allocated in order to move to- graduate with more awareness as they enter a Although many people do not see these ineq- ward an inclusive education and make sure student competitive workplace where students must inter- uities, they exist inside and outside of the college voices are heard and accounted for. act and connect with a multitude of cultures other ACTIVISM setting. Academic institutions mirror the United Individuals who are attacking the bill’s pro- than their own and people from all walks of life. States’ hierarchical political, social and economic posed initiative by rallying for free speech are That’s worth reporting. 101 systems that work to maintain power dynamics actually implying they value the voices of advan- ANGELA PRADHAN is a freshman journalism major while relying on the public to stay in the dark about taged groups more than the voices of individuals and Class of 2018 senator for the Student Govern- Relationship issues of systemic inequality. who have been systematically silenced and who ment Association. Email her at [email protected]. Responsibilities I mentioned a few posts GUEST COMMENTARY back that I’ve been helping with a program called SPEAK as a part of my internship with The Advocacy Center. SPEAK stands Religious freedom law would have legalized discrimination for Supporting People’s Empow- erment and Knowledge, and it’s a ndiana’s Religious Freedom Indiana’s constitution to ban same- prevention program focused on Restoration Act 2015 (Senate sex marriage last year. But if one healthy relationships for adults Enrolled Act 101), recently signed searches for anti-conservative Chris- with developmental disabilities. IMarch 16 and then amended April tian legislative efforts, she or he will SPEAK is one of the first 2, illustrates a quick and somewhat find no record at all. There is no -co spaces that I’ve been in that humorous turn of events in a long vert LGBT plot to eradicate churches acknowledges that people with history of legislation, penned and or the right’s religious freedoms. disabilities, like, actually want promoted by the religious right, that There is, however, a concerted relationships and have sexual aims to ban the equal treatment of plan by the right to foreclose the lib- desires, too. For some reason it is lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender erties of their political enemies, as so hard for people ... evident in Indiana’s RFRA. Indiana’s individuals. The right’s “religious free- CHRISTINA TUDOR dom” argument, now in circulation for bill deviated from the language and — over a decade, contends that same-sex framing of the 1993 federal RFRA marriage and civil protection for sex- in two key ways. First, it broadly ual orientation and gender identity defines “personhood” to include one step constitute violations of the religious corporate entities. Second, it defines freedom of conservative Americans. the “exercise of religion” as “any ex- at a Indiana’s RFRA would therefore have ercise, whether or not compelled by, time allowed conservatives to refuse service Professor Tahlia Fischer, lecturer in the Women’s and Gender Studies or central to, a system of religion.” to any LGBT person, based upon their program, stands in front of her class at 2:30 p.m. April 21 in Friends 207. This ambiguous language could An Uncertain Future religious objections to homosexuality. AMANDA DEN HARTOG/THE ITHACAN allow virtually any “deeply held reli- Yet, within a week of its passage, the gious convictions” — even those of a This blog post is about re- bill was amended due to large-scale values.” Cruz warned, “Look at the sexual behavior and sexual identifica- corporation — to stand as a basis for production, overpopulation and opposition from business and govern- jihad that is being waged now in In- tion.” Framed as a false dilemma, these discrimination against LGBT citizens. climate change. All three are top- While we can acknowledge that ment entities across the country. The diana and Arkansas … going after arguments pit LGBT rights against ics our society needs to become revised bill now states that it may people of faith who respect the bibli- First Amendment rights, as if they are some people sincerely believe it violates more comfortable with talking not be used to discriminate against cal teaching that marriage is between mutually exclusive. their religious beliefs to treat LGBT about. In the spirit of being more anyone, including LGBT individuals. one man and one woman.” Likewise, If one traces anti-LGBT state and individuals equally under the law, it comfortable, I’m going to discuss The religious right’s effort to legalize Mike Huckabee piped in to com- federal legislation back 40 years, she is equally true that we live in a con- a personal decision I made, discrimination decisively backfired. plain that gay people “won’t stop until or he will find a voluminous collec- stitutional republic of heterogeneous openly, for everyone to read. Although the Indiana situation there are no more churches” and the tion of bills and referenda dating citizens. While the religious right may I grew up an only child, and I turned out to be a comedy of errors, Gospel has been silenced. World- back to Anita Bryant’s “Save Our not wish LGBT people to be protected remember sporadically wish- the right is deadly serious about its netdaily, a popular religious right Children” campaign (1977), The under the law, this desire, in and of itself, ing out loud for a little brother. “religious freedom.” On the heels of publication, railed against the op- Briggs Initiative (1978) and the for- is neither a reasonable religious practice My parents never granted my opposition to the RFRA, Sen. Ted position to Indiana’s bill, beseeching mation of the Moral Majority (1979). nor a protected constitutional right. wish — they ended up divorcing Cruz implored an audience in Iowa lawmakers across the country to “en- More recently, as Democratic Sen. when I was 12 — but they did an to band together in the coming elec- sure that religious freedom in America Tim Lanane of Indiana observes, TAHLIA FISCHER is a lecturer for the awesome job with raising the one tion against the “rainbow jihad” is not crushed by rigid impositions of the proponents of the RFRA are the Women’s and Gender Studies program. kid they did have, even after they as protectors of “religious liberty ‘non-discrimination’ laws based on same people who failed to amend Email her at [email protected]. split up ...

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The small black box, created by senior scenic designer Sami Adamson, is a miniature version of the entire set of the show. TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN

The creative minds behind “You Can't Take it With You” work together to produce Ithaca College’s final Main Stage production of the year

BY KRISTEN GOWDY up to “You Can’t Take it With You,” which will premiere in two weeks. SPORTS EDITOR For Blitz, the show began as a challenge — a challenge that presented itself Opening Night in November 2014 in the form of 16-foot high walls that would serve as the perimeter of the set. The walls, along with the long, wooden beams that rep- The house is just as eccentric as the family that lives there. Enormous licate a high ceiling, test Blitz’s ability to light the stage just the way he wants yellow walls, detailed with flowing pink flowers, surround the contents of it, creating blockades for him to rearrange his lighting plan around. its quirky living area. They are cluttered with just about anything that can “Considering it’s a comedy, you want a lot of lower angles,” he says. “If fit on them — paintings, clocks and photographs leave the yellow paint just you start getting a lot of shadows over people’s eyes, you get this dark, barely visible. demonic thing.” The wall dressings depict a wide variety of subjects — there’s even one To get to a point where Blitz could arrange his lights, the scenic designer, smaller painting of a cat in a bowler hat — that represent the house’s resi- senior Sami Adamson, had to design these walls, which recreate a late-1930s dents: the Sycamore family. The house is almost an additional member to New York City house. But before the Sycamore family can even exist, it is this bizarre group. It is the centerpiece of “You Can’t Take it With You,” Ithaca Adamson and Blitz’s job to bring the family’s environment to life. College’s final Main Stage production of the year, which opened April 16. “It’s like creating your own little world,” Adamson says. The house is designed to accommodate the ebb and flow of the family’s The world Adamson is referring to — that of the Sycamores — is typical odd interests. The green sofa in the middle of the room is where Grandpa of an unconventional family, which follows its bliss, no matter how whimsical Sycamore will read his newspapers, accompanied by his pet snakes, which and sporadic. It is a set design Adamson is not used to working with, since reside in a glass tank just behind it. There is plenty of space at the front of the her previous experience only consists of “Mere Mortals,” which showed in room for the ever-determined Essie to practice her developing ballet routine. Fall 2013. The Sycamore household, Adamson said, is the polar opposite of The dining room table stage left is where the family will gather for a dinner the abstract setting she designed for “Mere Mortals.” of Corn Flakes and watermelon. Frequent banging noises and flashes of light “With something like this, at first I thought it was going to be easier than escape from the door leading to the basement, where Paul Sycamore and Mr. an abstract show because it’s like, ‘Oh, everyone knows what a house looks De Pinna — the ice man who showed up at the Sycamores’ front door years like,’” she said. “Well, that’s the problem. Because if an audience is sitting before and never left — tinker with pyrotechnics. there looking at the set, and they see something that’s kind of off, it’s going to “Each person kind of has one or two set pieces that are very unique to bother them because they know what a house looks like.” them as characters,” senior Kelly Fairbrother, who plays Penelope Sycamore, To portray the family's nature, Adamson and Blitz need to emphasize the the mother of the family, said. “The set is so incredibly detailed that it just comedic atmosphere and wacky nature of the family. helps us, as actors, drop into the time period and the characters.” That’s where the paper sketches and manila folder come in. For now though, the set is dark, veiled by the massive red curtain that Everything in the show that Adamson and Blitz have designed up to this hides it from the audience. Penelope’s typewriter rests, unused for the time point — months of research, drawing, throwing it all away and drawing again being, on her desk stage right. Ed’s xylophone — one of two sound-oriented — can be condensed into several complex-looking grids that display lighting set pieces — is silent. Over the next two hours, the house will be filled with designs and floor plans for Adamson’s set. the noise and laughter and awkward silences of the Sycamore family. But for From her designs, Adamson has produced a hollowed-out black box that just a few more moments, it is completely dark, completely silent. is just larger than a shoebox. It’s her own personal mini-stage — almost an And then, the curtain begins to rise … exact model of George R. Hoerner Theatre, where the show will be performed — that she uses to model her vision for the set. For now, this box is her visual TWO WEEKS EARLIER representation of the scene that she has worked for months to design. Like Blitz’s lighting grids, for the time being, this black box is what Adamson has The Production Conference Room in The Dillingham Center, home to to show for her months of research and creativity. the college’s theater arts department, is a seemingly mundane space. A ma- She treats it as such, too, carrying it lightly so as not to jostle any of the nila folder sits on a long, wooden table in the middle of the room, under the miniature props, holding it to her chest during transportation. She sets it harsh, white glow of the fluorescent lighting. Red swivel chairs line the table, carefully on the table near Blitz’s lighting grids. and paintings cover the walls. But in this room, the stack of cluttered papers The inside of the box — viewable from the opening in the front in the in a manila folder will soon become a full-fledged theater production. same way an audience would look at the stage — looks like a dollhouse, down The folder rests on the table, stuffed to its brim with mismatched papers to the tiny, green couch and the scaled-down paintings that clutter the yellow, that spill from its mouth and hang loosely over its tan corners. Its cluttered flowered walls. There’s even a plastic person situated in the middle of the liv- nature is an anomaly on the otherwise tidy surface. ing room area, behind the couches, to simulate an actor. “This is what a show looks like before we put the lights in,” senior Zac Blitz “This is probably version four or five,” she says. “I started with a white jokes, touching the top of the folder lightly with the tips of his fingers. The model, what the walls would look like, where the doors would be. Then I did lighting designer for the show, Blitz has been responsible for gradually filling the folder with wax paper lighting grid sketches during the months leading See PRODUCTION, page 15 THE CURTAIN CALL 14 The Ithacan ACCENTUATE Thursday, April 23, 2015

of the Video week Actor and singer David Hasselhoff re- leased his latest single, “True Survivor,” on April 16, and its music video has been gaining widespread attention for its bizarre, ’80s-themed style. The song was written for a Swedish movie called “Kung Fury,” an over-the-top action comedy in which a super cop from Miami travels back in time to kill Adolf Hitler. The film was funded by a Kickstarter that raised over $200,000 to cover production costs. The video features many preview clips from the film in addition to Hasselhoff himself, who battles a Nazi army and its dino- saurs. The strange style of the music video and song reflects the style of the movie, which is to be released in May.

ThePerfect Ithaca College Chamberharmony Orchestra hosted a concert April 21 in Ford Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for Music. Featuring guest conductor Andreas Delfs, the event presented different pieces that added a visual twist on classical music. CAITIE IHRIG/THE ITHACAN

TREES DESTROYED celebrity Munchie Madness BY STEALTHY MAN The Ithacan hunts down the latest TREE NINJA A man in Brighton, Massachusetts, formerly known as the “tree ninja,” SCOOPS! in zany consumer products for its was arrested April 15 after a monthlong investigation. Now known to Hargitay praises Swift readers to get their hands on authorities as Joseph Rizza, the “tree ninja” was arrested after attacking On April 20, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream a newly planted tree with a hammer and being caught on a surveillance In Time Magazine’s shops unveiled their latest dessert camera. The police are now investigat- list of the Top 100 Most creation: the BRRR-ito. The sweet ing his connection to other similar Influential People of treat features two scoops of ice cream incidents from the past several years 2015, which was re- drizzled with hot fudge and topped with in which young trees were chopped leased April 16, many Oreo cookie crumbles, all wrapped in a down or damaged. Rizza is currently stars were honored with fresh-pressed waffle. According to the serving 60 days in jail for his crimes small articles acknowl- Ben & Jerry’s website, the brand pur- and is set to appear in court in May. edging their influence posefully released the snack April 20 Jake Wark, spokesman for Daniel in their field, written by to celebrate the unofficial holiday known Conley, the District Attorney of Suffolk, other significant figures as “Weed Day.” Massachusetts, told The Boston Globe who were connected to Ben & Jerry’s also created a com- the community-led investigation “re- the honorees. For mercial for the snack that suggested sulted in charges that could otherwise pop-icon Taylor Swift’s ar- the snack’s connection with marijuana. have been very challenging to prove.” ticle, the connection was David Horowitz, creative director for Me- more quirky and personal kanism, the company that created the than most: It was written video, told Advertising Age Magazine, by Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as Ol- “What are two better snack-munchy BUFFALO ROAM type foods than ice cream and a bur- ivia Benson on “Law and rito? 4/20 is a day when people are Home on the Range ARKANSAS TOWN Order: Special Victims maybe thinking about munchies a little Six buffalo escaped from a farm near Hot Springs, Arkansas, and spent Unit,” the character after bit more.” all of April 16 and 17 roaming the town, which Swift named her unable to be captured. No sightings were cat, Benson. The stars initially reported of out-of-place animals, but have interacted via social as the search went on the little herd was media several spotted running through people’s backyards. times regarding Four of them were eventually captured the silly con- and kept in a pen to attract the other two. nection, which Corporal Sonia Luzader with the Hot Springs Hargitay ref- Police Department told local news station erenced THV11, “It’s not every day in central Arkan- in her sas you see buffalo, let alone roaming your article, own street up here. It’s just kind of odd.” concluding with, “Also, it doesn’t hurt that she named her cat after tweetuntweet me.” “He’s right. It’s SO hard being famous. So very, very, VERY HARD. Goodbye everyone, I retire as well.” — Rob Lowe reacted to Shia LaBeouf’s April 16 interview with Variety, referencing LaBeouf’s retirement announcement last year that he didn’t follow through on.

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Senior Kelly Frisch, the show’s stage manager, calls the entire Senior Zac Blitz, the show’s lighting designer, is in charge of Senior Sami Adamson, the show’s scenic designer, works to fix show from a small booth above Hoerner Theatre. controlling the way the stage is lit during the show. rugs on the stage that were creating problems for the actors. TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN

moving — even bouncing nervously when she is sitting on nitty-gritty, or if we are running it so much, we’re so exhaust- PRODUCTION FROM PAGE 13 the chair — constantly thinking, fluctuating between the table ed. It’s just our job to make sure energy’s up.” and helping her crew with painting placement. She often plays Sitting in the darkened theater — the only lighting is that a second white model and started adding color here and there, with the long, black shawl that is wrapped around her shoul- on the stage, Blitz’s work coming to life — Frisch controls the and then it got to this.” ders. When she’s not doing that, she’ll run her hands through entire production. A soft “go” into her headset can cue a light- As complex as the design of the box is, Adamson, as well as her blond, pixie-cut hair. Anything to stay moving. ing change, an actor’s entrance, the curtain falling. the props, carpentry and paint teams, will face an even greater Tech rehearsals — the last step in the production process of As she directs, Frisch is wracked with nerves. It is a challenge when they begin to make it a reality on the stage. “You Can’t Take it With You,” before opening night — are just learn-by-doing process, and she knows any mistake she makes They’ve already run into problems with the walls, which they hours away. They are when all of Blitz’s lighting, all of the cos- will be obvious to the audience. Though it is not her first time had to paint by hand, because they couldn’t find a big enough tumes, all of Adamson’s set, will finally come together to cre- stage managing at the college — she was also stage manager fabric for the massive structures. ate a cohesive production. Adamson watches with pride as her for “The Good Person of Setzuan” in Fall 2014 — she can’t At this point, the stage is a huge, black, blank canvas. Ad- little black box, her vision for the set, slowly becomes a reality. shake the nerves that come with a new production. amson’s canvas. Crew members are working on the walls, “I’m constantly thinking, ‘What goes next?’” she says. “I She jokingly dances in her seat, making eye contact and which lie flat on the stage. Nothing has been constructed. This kind of have a half plan, but at this point, I’m just going with smiling with several other crew members. Keeping the energy is not yet a three-dimensional space. But that’s what Adam- the flow.” high is her way of masking exhaustion, which lies folded in her son’s box is for. She knows what she wants out of the set. And more subtle movements. Everyone is tired today, though it is though Blitz is quick to cite the fact that his lighting plans con- CREATING FLUIDITY just the first day in a weeklong series of tech rehearsals. stantly change with the production, he knows what he wants Frisch often pauses the play to make corrections, her out of the lighting design as well. There is a nervous energy, almost an electricity, that sur- voice amplified throughout the theater as she directs the cast The production elements of the play are finally ready to rounds the first night of tech rehearsal. There is just one week and crew: start coming together. left until opening night. Months of work, planning and prac- “We’re going to start with Grandpa’s line. Whenever ticing have come down to these final seven days. you’re ready.” FROM THE GROUND UP Crew members are spread among the rows of maroon, And so it goes. Every stoppage, every start, is under Frisch’s plush chairs in Hoerner and are talking among one another, direction. The four-hour tech rehearsal is long for the crew One week later, the stage members, who all jot notes in Hoerner is no longer a down as they go, improve- blank canvas. With one week ments they need to make until opening night, the Syc- before opening night, which amores’ world is coming to is just a short week away. life, albeit slowly. What I really like about it is it’s sort of It’s a game of perfection for The stage has been trans- them, trying to fit each piece formed. The great, yellow, free space ... it’s the one thing that you can of the puzzle together. flowered walls have been Some pieces don’t quite erected, and a fake wooden fit just yet, though. Actors floor covers the majority get away with whatever idea you want. occasionally trip over the of it. Vintage paintings and layered rugs on the stage, photographs — both framed and some of the lighting and empty — lie scattered — Zac Blitz cues are off. The crew works on the floor, some leaning tirelessly to fix these mis- against the staircase at the haps, but it’s not without far corner of the set. trying to keep the mood light, but the exhaustion and stress struggle, as it often takes five or six run-throughs of the exact Today, members of the crew are working to hang some of that lingers in the air is almost palpable. It is 10 p.m., and the same act, scene, moment to make any improvements at all. the paintings, which will eventually cover nearly every inch crew has already been at it for three hours, running through While Frisch is controlling the onstage action, Blitz is of every wall. But for now, the walls are mostly bare, the pink the same scenes over and over, perfecting lighting, cues seated off to her left, two large monitors showing lighting flowers contrasting against the pale yellow paint. A ladder has and props. grids — similar to those he sketched on wax paper just weeks been placed near one of the walls, and Adamson is directing Senior Kelly Frisch sits in the center of the theater, about 10 before — in front of him. He and Frisch are in constant com- the props master, junior Chloe Kirkwood, along with several rows back from the stage. As the show’s stage manager, tech munication, trading notes about lighting cues. But then again, other crew members, on placement. rehearsals are the beginning of what will be her busiest time Frisch is in communication with just about everyone, and “A tad higher … ” Adamson says as Kirkwood, now on top during the production process. Later, when the show opens, when she’s talking to others, Blitz keeps quietly to himself, idly of the ladder, holds a painting against the wall. “No, too high, she will move up to the tiny, cramped booth above the audi- sketching on a gridded notebook, gray beanie pulled over his sorry. A little lower and a little offstage … No, the other off- ence in the back of the theater, but for now, she’s at the center cropped hair and red-checkered flannel shirt stretching over stage. Now it’s tilted. Sorry, can you tilt it back toward you a of the action. Her short, brown hair is pulled back loosely into his shoulders. bit more?” a ponytail, and a headset, which she uses to communicate with Blitz comes from an artistic background — his father grad- Adamson apologizes after nearly every instruction. She is the rest of the production crew, frames her face. uated from the Pratt Institute and his mother is a high school well aware of her self-conscious leadership style, which stems Her entire life, Frisch has been told she is too small. Too art teacher. When he entered the college in Fall 2010 as a busi- from her having been the one on top of the ladder. small for her school’s volleyball team. Too small even to be ness major, he quickly realized that he needed to return to the “A couple of years ago I was the props master for a show part of the set team in her middle school play because she creative side of the entertainment industry. that had a lot of paintings on the wall and a lot of set dressing, wasn’t big enough to move any of the pieces. So they made her “I was more in the paperwork side of it,” he later said. “I so I kind of had to go through the same thing,” she said. “I was assistant stage manager, and it made her feel big. definitely wanted something more artistically focused, some- just like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m putting you through the same thing A decade later, Frisch has pursued her passion for enter- thing more hands-on with the design process.” I had to go through,’ and I felt so bad.” tainment management — recently signing a contract with It was his freelance photography work that sparked his fas- Growing up in a family that centered around sports — with Disney World to work in its theaters, festivals and parades cination with lighting design. a father that wanted her to get a softball scholarship after she upon graduation in May. It is her job to call the entire play. “Lighting seemed to be the most logical jump as far as tak- started switch-hitting at age 7 — Adamson is no stranger to As the stage manager, she is the self-described “mom” of the ing what skills I had to a different set of circumstances,” he said. performing under pressure, and that’s what she does now. The production. Not only does she make sure each person in the After taking the 2013–14 academic year off, Blitz is set to paintings slowly, but surely, go up on the walls. cast and crew is in the right place at the right time, but she graduate with the Class of 2015. But not before “You Can’t Adamson controls it all from a small table at center stage, also works to keep morale high, especially on long nights like Take it With You” is complete. It is his first main stage light- her MacBook laptop, displaying her set design layouts, rest- this one. ing design at the college, and Blitz takes it incredibly seriously, ing on the table. She half sits on the plastic chair, leaning “I make it happen, and I make everyone feel positive watching intensely as tech rehearsal continues. sideways because she knows she will have to jump up again and happy about what they’re doing,” she said. “We all get at a moment’s notice. Always high-energy, she is constantly stressed out. And it starts to get hard once it gets down to the See PRODUCTION, page 17 16 The Ithacan Thursday, April 23, 2015

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BY CELISA CALACAL music. Prior to delving into music production STAFF WRITER and the house music scene, Scott traced his A laptop, two speakers and a blank page musical roots to his childhood and teenage — the only things senior music producer years, in which he learned to play several in- and Disc Jockey Dylan Scott needs. Armed struments and participated in his high school with these, and in combination with a strong jazz band. Scott also said his parents took him passion for music, Scott can create any to jazz and rock concerts as he was growing piece of music he wishes, the opportunity up, fostering his love for music. to explore endless musical possibilities at “I can’t really remember a time where his fingertips. I wasn’t infatuated with or had music all An exercise science major, Scott produc- around me,” he said. “I don’t think I would’ve es under the stage name Latimer, stylized been interested or gotten as far with it if they LTMR. Scott was first exposed to music com- hadn’t supported me, so I probably have them position when he entered the Hartt School of to thank more than anybody.” Music of the University of Hartford in Con- Echoing this sentiment, Roy Scott, Scott’s necticut in Fall 2011 and was provided with a father, said Scott developed a propensity for software package for music production. Re- music due to the constant exposure to music leased in March 2015, Scott’s “Crazy in Love” from him and his wife, Laura Morris. remix is a product of his passion for creating “I think that all of that kind of coalesced music, attracting over 2,000 plays on Sound- in a way that he was able to kind of develop Cloud and placing No. 14 on Hype Machine his own sensibilities,” Roy said. “Where he’s at charts, an internationally known online now is a direct result of being exposed to a lot music site. of different types of music.” What is evident in Scott’s remixes, Although the Hartt School provided ex- ultimately setting him apart from house mu- posure to the nuances of music production, sic and the greater electronic-dance music a distaste for the school’s competitive nature genre, is the prevalence of a softer, calmer spurred Scott to transfer to Ithaca College in vibe with the steady and soothing buildup of 2013 as an exercise science major. He said background instruments. the move ultimately gave him the freedom Senior Dylan Scott, known by his stage name Latimer or LTMR, works on a set April 6. His "Crazy Influenced by his jazz styling and music to grow as a music producer. The transfer in Love" remix has gained popularity on the Web, reaching publications including Hype Machine. theory background, Scott said he often looks also facilitated his rise in popularity, as he is JENNIFER WILLIAMS/THE ITHACAN at music through a more technical perspec- often found on weekends deejaying for Cor- tive. When creating mashups, Scott said he nell University sororities and fraternities and playing music for his friends and enjoys the often spends time with Scott while he works often looks for songs with structured and several on-campus events. challenge in consistently finding the right on projects, giving him feedback and insight. compelling chord progressions. Despite the inherent differences between genre to appeal to his audience. “I just thought, ‘He has a really interest- “I like songs that are more structured like sports and music, Scott said the sports psy- “A lot of the time I have to kind of gauge ing sound.’ It’s a unique sound,” he said. “You a pop song, I guess, or I think of old [rhythm chology focus on stress management and their reaction to things and kind of figure don’t really hear it around too much.” and blues] standards like Marvin Gaye and anxiety relief has become intertwined with out what will make them dance or have a With his post-college future right around stuff like that, like those people who just real- his musical career. good time,” he said. “I think that’s always the corner, Scott said he wishes to continue ly mastered how to structure a song,” he said. “We’ve learned so much about muscle a challenge, but that’s one of the reasons pursuing music and hopes that his profes- “I try to make things that people of different relaxation techniques and all these different why I like it too.” sional endeavors can share the same positive generations could appreciate and could kind scripts and ways to stress manage and relieve Senior Eric Gottschalk, Scott’s booking impact music has had on him with others. of stand the test of time.” anxiety and things like that,” he said. “A lot manager, transferred to Ithaca at the same “Listening to music is the one thing, A native of Philadelphia, Scott names elec- of my music is not really hype, or crazy or time as Scott and, upon hearing his music no matter what, that will always make me tronic music artists such as Darius, Bondax anything like that. It’s pretty, hopefully, relax- and noticing his generally low popularity, of- feel better, less stressed out or anxious,” and Disclosure as some of his musical inspi- ing and nice to listen to but also, at the same fered to help with his publicity and exposure he said. “That’s my biggest wish — that my rations and also credits genres such as ’90s time, danceable.” with his background in business administra- music could kind of help people with that hip-hop, R&B and old soul for influencing his As a DJ, Scott said he has always loved tion and marketing. Gottschalk also said he kind of stuff.”

The show ends, and the curtains close for the final time PRODUCTION FROM PAGE 15 that night. The next time they open, it will be for preview, the first show in front of a full audience. Most of their work done, He is looking for two main lighting issues: color and timing. Blitz and Adamson can finally relax a bit, their process slow- Some of the lighting cues he drew up while reading the script ing down considerably after dress rehearsal — though not too and watching rehearsals are slightly off, and he notes these to much, as they will continue to monitor their respective designs fix later. As for the lights’ color, he controls the hue and inten- throughout the performances. sity of each lighting change, and has labored for months to pick Frisch, on the other hand, still has work to do. The second exactly the right shades. preview begins, the show is essentially handed from the direc- “What I really like about it is that it’s sort of free space,” he tor, who is more involved during the tech rehearsal process, says. “Obviously, you still have to fit it into the framework of a down to her. But she doesn’t see it as more work. For her, it’s show, but for the most part it’s the one thing that you can get a time to shine, a time to proudly display her team’s work to away with whatever idea you want, really drive movement. You the world. can play with mood, you can play with emotion. Sure, you can “I think my favorite part is the moment that the show gets build a set that has life, and this certainly has character and has handed over to me, and I get to show off everything that ev- something to it that says what it is about the family that lives eryone has been working for, because my team is the only one here, but it’s not something that changes with every mood that besides the actors that go through the process together,” she the performers are feeling.” said. “So it’s really exciting to see people see the art that we The tech rehearsal wraps up at 11 p.m. sharp. After a have made.” brief meeting in which the production team shares notes and suggests improvements — everyone has notes for not only AFTER THE SHOW ENDS themselves, but also the rest of the crew — they are finally done for the night. They will meet again as a group tomorrow As with every other show he has been a part of, Blitz’s favor- night, then will partake in what they call a “10 out of 12” on ite part of the show is after the curtain has fallen. It is then that Sunday, which means they work, beginning at 11 a.m., for 10 Senior Sami Adamson shows off one of the props the cast and crew return to the stage to recreate moments — if of 12 hours. Monday will be the group’s dress rehearsal before from her black model box that replicates the set. only briefly — and photograph them for the show’s photo-call.

preview on Tuesday. TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN It is this moment that Blitz cherishes most. Later, once the “It’s a really cool process,” Frisch said afterward. “It’s also set is taken down, the chaos of the production process com- really long and tedious but a lot of fun. It’s when you start see- plete, the stage once again becoming a giant, black, blank ing it come to life. You’re very tired at the end.” bathroom to listen to the audience’s reactions — a tradition canvas, Blitz will still have his photos: 8 1/2 x 11 sheets that are she undertakes during every show in which she is involved. his evidence of what he and the rest of the team created. They DRESSING IT UP “We heard very good things in the bathroom on Monday,” are tangible proof that the shows — something so temporary she said later, laughing. “It’s a good feeling.” — existed in his life. The dress rehearsal, the team’s final practice run before pre- Meanwhile, Adamson is watching the play from her normal This reflection is something Blitz never has a chance to view, arrives quicker than anyone thought it would. There isn’t spot, off to the right of the theater. Where her set still needed do throughout the process — the long nights spent staring at much — if any — time left to tinker with the set, the lighting or tinkering during tech rehearsals, it is now finally complete, color swatches, which, in the blink of an eye, transitioned to the cues. This rehearsal has to go smoothly. Frisch, in particu- and she looks on it with pride. Though she still types notes the long nights taking notes during technical rehearsals that lar, feels pressured as around 30 audience members file into throughout the show, they are smaller fixes rather than large transitioned, just as quickly, to the long nights making sure ev- the theater and scatter among the seats up front, close to the problems: “close the basement door!!!,” “fix chandelier plate erything ran just so during the show — it is this that will cause stage, to watch this final practice run. things,” “make snakes more visible?” his nostalgia. Because by the time Blitz holds the glossy, still “I thought this show was going to be a lot easier than it was,” Her excitement is evident throughout the opening scenes. photograph in his hands, the show will have already ended. Frisch said. “It was a really exciting process, but it was really When the audience laughs, she laughs, but it is a satisfied laugh- Blitz has shown these photos to people who later ask about nerve-wracking for me, just making sure that I’m giving the life ter. She has seen the scenes too many times to be surprised by his plays: those who do not get to see the production live. It is that the show needs. I was so nervous [on Monday night].” any of the jokes. Nevertheless, she’s proud of them. She’s laugh- his way of holding onto something that was such a momentous Finally in her booth above the theater, Frisch’s equipment ing more at the audience’s reactions. They bring her joy. It’s her part of his life. His own keepsake. has been relocated with her. She calls the play through a favorite moment, this accumulation of her hard work. “You take a photo of a moment, and you just think of all of small window that overlooks the stage. She no longer has the “When the curtain goes up, and you’re just looking at it, the good things about the show,” he said. “You can bring that cushion of being able to stop and start the play at her leisure. and you start to see the audience reacting to things … ” she photo to everybody and say, ‘This is what I did.’ If you have the Everything must be fluid tonight. To her immense relief, the says, trailing off. “Having people who may not be involved as whole set and you have the lighting work and you have every- first half of the show runs smoothly. much and seeing it for the first time — it’s really nice to hear body in their costumes, you can just look at that 8 1/2 x 11 At intermission, Frisch heads nervously down to the their reactions.” picture, that full page and just say, ‘Man, it’s been a great show.’” 18 The Ithacan LIFE & CULTURE Thursday, April 23, 2015

THE Social media page connects community JETSETTERS BY CELISA CALACAL STAFF WRITER FRANCES JOHNSON, GERMANY Senior Orlando Leon walks around Ithaca College, a black Canon Rebel camera hang- ing by a thick, black strap around his neck. He A stroll through walks at a leisurely pace as his eyes scour the campus grounds in search of a new person to Freiburg, Germany meet with an unheard story. Leon continues walking down the paved walkways, stopping With fewer than two weeks left of to wave hello to a student relaxing comfort- my study-abroad program, I think I ably on a bench a little ways away, the friendly should dedicate this entry to the love- gesture an invitation to initiate a conversation. ly city of Freiburg. I realize I haven’t He approaches senior Kamara Williams written much about Freiburg because with a cheery hello, followed by, “May I take I spend so much time traveling, and your picture? It’s for Humans of IC.” She re- I don’t want to lead my readers to be- sponds with a shy smile and timid head nod, lieve that I don’t like Freiburg, because then Leon asks her a series of questions before that isn’t true. taking several photographs of her. Let me take you on a tour of this Leon has grown accustomed to encounters quaint little city nestled in the heart of such as these, as they are part of his daily job the Black Forest. When you’re walking as the photographer and content producer for toward the city center from my apart- Humans of IC. A newly launched Facebook ment, you’ll pass by a few local bakeries page inspired by the famous Humans of New and grocery stores in the first five min- York page, the photographs and stories show- utes of the trek. cased on Humans of IC provide a closer, more From right, senior Orlando Leon interviews senior Kamara Williams on April 15 after taking her You’ll walk over what we call the personalized snapshot of the members of the photo for his project, Humans of IC. Leon’s project was inspired by the popular Humans of New York. Blue Bridge, which is directly above the college’s diverse student body. AMANDA DEN HARTOG/THE ITHACAN central station. Once the temperature A fan of HONY himself, Leon said the idea is above 15 degrees Celsius — or 59 de- for Humans of IC grew out of a group proj- know each other. So by this, Humans of IC, I it as an avenue to increase student relations. grees Fahrenheit — you’ll see teenagers ect he worked on this semester for the class feel like it’s providing a little insight.” “I think it’s great because I think it human- and college students perched up on top Designing Social Media. Leon’s interest in Freshman Hannah Morris, who was fea- izes IC,” she said. “It makes the campus seem of the bridge, eating their lunches or photography motivated him to continue the tured on Humans of IC at the beginning of more connected, and you get bits of someone’s blasting music from their smartphones project and bring it out of its academic setting. April, said she enjoys the page for its positivity personal life or personal thoughts you never and iPods. “As we were creating the content, I felt that in sharing the different perspectives of the col- had access to before.” As you approach the outskirts of the it should be bigger than just a class project and lege’s campus and students. Officially launched at the beginning of the city center you’ll see the Stadttheater: I actually enjoyed talking to people and photo- “I thought it was interesting to get a little month, Humans of IC has seen a significant the city performing arts theater. Next to graphing people, and so I just decided to keep Snapchat of somebody’s story,” she said. “And increase in its supporters. As Leon continues it you’ll see a row of cafes and small res- it going,” he said. “I’m still doing it because I you don’t really get that very often, especially to walk around campus, he remains open to taurants. At the end of the row, closest like it and I’m just a social person, so I have when you’re so stressed and overworked, you meeting new people and hearing new stories, to the Stadttheater, you’ll find one of my general interest in just talking to random peo- don’t really take time to get to know people hoping Humans of IC can cultivate a more in- favorite places in town, called Portofino. ple. It’s easy for me.” and to hear their stories, and I think that’s one teractive and connected campus environment. It’s a cafe and, most importantly, an in- Leon said he often looks for all types of stu- of the most interesting parts of college … I “People are very open to conversing, so I credible gelato shop. dents when searching for potential subjects to thought that it was cool to see the honesty in feel like people should just go out there and Portofino has more than 25 house photograph, a sentiment reflected in the diver- people and how genuine people are.” talk to anyone,” he said. “And that’s what we’re made flavors. Some of my favorites are sity of people and stories presented through Although Leon is often a stranger to the hoping to do with this project: Get people to passion fruit, mango, dark chocolate the Facebook page. students he meets for the first time, they start talking to one another rather than just and baccio, which tastes like Nutella “The whole goal is to learn about other remain open to conversing and sharing their like saying the basic ‘hi’ and ‘bye’ or ‘hey’ — it with tree nuts mixed in. The best part students you may not know,” he said. “Even stories with him. Williams said she knew about should go beyond that and people should get about Portofino is that each scoop of ge- though it is a small school, I feel like we don’t the page before Leon approached her and sees to know each other.” lato is only 1 euro, which is about $1.08. You’ll see lines out the door when the weather is warm. The closer you get to the city center, you’ll notice the sidewalks are made of Magazine spreads environmental consciousness cobblestone. Although my shin splints have flared up a few times and my Fresh Dirt is an Ithaca-based, AW: How do you find stories to hips are probably unaligned from hav- green-living magazine that in- cover in Fresh Dirt? ing to walk on the uneven surfaces, it forms its readers of ways they can is the quintessential feature to any old live sustainably. Tommy Dunne, TD: We do have people who email European city. the editor-in-chief and publish- us on our website, that contact us When you reach downtown, you’ll er of the magazine, previously for story ideas, but we’re so in- hear the dinging of the trams as the taught the course Social Entre- volved and know other people main lines intersect one another and preneurship in Action at Ithaca who are so involved that we can warn pedestrians to get out of the way. College from 2010–11 in order to see what’s new and what’s going On either side of the street between the kick off the magazine. Since then, on and do it that way. road and the sidewalk, you’ll see shal- Dunne has produced four issues low streams that look like miniature of the magazine. The latest issue, AW: Why do you think canals. They’re called Bachle and were released at the end of 2014, was green-living is important to cover built to cool off the city during warmer dubbed “The Creativity Issue” and in a magazine? months of the year. Local legend has it can be found at GreenStar, Home that if someone accidentally falls into Green Home, the Piggery and TD: We all know the problems as- a Bachle, they’ll marry a Freiburger. Barnes & Noble. sociated with climate change, and Despite how clumsy I am, I haven’t Staff Writer Ashley Wolf there’s a lot of stuff that people can happened to fall into a Bachle yet, so I spoke to Dunne about his Tommy Dunne is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Fresh Dirt Magazine, be doing that isn’t that difficult. I guess I won’t be marrying a Freiburger goals when starting the magazine, an Ithaca-based, quarterly publication dedicated to green-living initiatives. know there are people pouring anytime too soon. its publishing process and his TOMMY BATTISTELLI /THE ITHACAN money into trying to get elected The true spectacle in the city center hopes of incorporating the col- officials who care about climate is the Munsterplatz, which translates lege’s students into the magazine. then I started working in [mar- proposed something like Entre- change, and I’m going from the to Cathedral Plaza. Six days a week keting and communications] at preneurship in Action, Starting opposite end and trying to get it there is a farmers market in the Mun- Ashley Wolf: What was your Ithaca College. a Green Living Magazine for so people think it’s a no-brainer sterplatz filled with fresh vegetable and main goal for the magazine? Tompkins County. to elect people who believe in cli- fruit stands, handmade utensils, beau- AW: How did Ithaca College play mate change and trying to slow it tiful flowers and, most importantly, Tommy Dunne: My original goal a role in creating Fresh Dirt? AW: Do you still have students down or stop it. bratwurst stands. You can get an abso- was to make a national maga- from the college working on lutely delicious bratwurst sandwich with zine so that green living would TD: [Ithaca College] put out a your magazine? AW: Where do you think this caramelized onions and curry ketchup be more mainstream and less call for ideas for courses that magazine will go in the future? for 2.50 euros, which is something I’ll fringe, and of course in Ithaca it would integrate students from TD: We have always had some miss dearly. is more mainstream than fringe, the different schools there … [The Ithaca College students involved TD: We were hoping to be a In a few weeks’ time I’ll leave but the rest of the country hasn’t administration] felt that stu- in each magazine issue … I would quarterly, but we’re not a money- Freiburg and will have to say good- really gotten close to that. I’ve dents were getting to Ithaca like to get students more involved. maker at this point … Lately, it’s bye to its charm. I have loved almost had that idea for a long time, to College, and they would mostly I really enjoyed teaching the class, been a year from the past issue to every minute of my stay here, and I start a green living magazine, and have students from that college but I don’t know if a class was this current issue. We’re hop- am happy to say that I’m not done in I put a business plan together for in their classes, and there wasn’t the right way to continue student ing right now to do two a year, Europe quite yet. I have accepted an a national version of it, but I fin- a lot of differentiation between involvement. I had some conver- and I’m also looking to revisit the internship with the European Union ished that right as the economy students from the business sations with Dean Diane Gayeski national model because I think Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, for tanked and magazines are folding school, students from Park, stu- early on about how we could do the economy has improved the summer. My European adventures left and right. There was no way I dents from [Health Sciences and it, and she thought it could be a enough and people are aware will continue in the so-called European was going to try and raise millions Human Performance]. And so good extramural, but we haven’t enough. I think it’s a better capital, but I will never forget Freiburg of dollars to start a magazine in they were looking for courses that figured out how exactly we should climate to start asking for invest- and the many experiences I have that climate. So, I put it aside and would integrate students, and I go forward with it. ment for it. had here. Thursday, April 23, 2015 REVIEWS The Ithacan 19 True crime thriller fails to contribute to genre

BY NOAH ORENT of the aforementioned films, due to the fact STAFF WRITER that it relies on a plotline viewers have seen A mysterious figure watches as a teddy time and time again. The incoherent writing bear falls in slow-motion and lands next and shoddy directing leave the task of aug- to a little girl’s lifeless body. A journal- menting the plot to the film’s co-stars, both ist feverishly works to piece together the of whom deliver performances that are ro- day-to-day lives of labor- botic and one-dimensional. Even though they ers on an African cocoa MOVIE both have their respective moments, with Hill plantation. A stranger REVIEW hinting at the existential crisis his character flirts with a pretty Ger- “True Story” is going through and Franco delivering subtle man tourist and invites Fox Searchlight yet chilling flashes of manipulation, neither her to his hotel room only Pictures star manages to convince viewers. It seems Our rating: to be arrested for a hei- as if director Rupert Goold, who is mainly nous series of murders. known for his career as the artistic director So begins “True Story,” a true crime–drama of the Almeida Theatre in London’s West End, that struggles to present itself and ultimately was too preoccupied with filming a melodra- falls flat. ma instead of a thriller. Based on the 2005 mea culpa memoir of Standing between the co-stars is the same name written by Michael Finkel, the Academy Award–nominated actress Felic- film stars two-time Academy Award nominee ity Jones, whose performance as Finkel’s Jonah Hill as Finkel, a rising freelance jour- partner, Jill, is one-note. Best known for her nalist who is fired from The New York Times role as Jane Hawking in “The Theory of Ev- Magazine after he is caught fabricating details erything,” Jones comes across as a mousy for an article highlighting child slaves in the librarian who does not stand up for herself or Ivory Coast. With his reputation in tatters, for anyone else. This comes with the excep- Finkel moves back to rural Montana only to tion of a scene that occurs near the climax of learn that Christian Longo (James Franco), a the film, when she confronts Longo in prison From left, Jonah Hill and James Franco star as journalist Michael Finkel and criminal Christian fugitive about to stand trial for killing his wife and tells him off while comparing his actions Longo, respectively, in “True Story,” a true crime thriller in which Longo steals Finkel’s identity. and three children, was using Finkel’s name to those of Renaissance composer Carlo Ge- COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES as an alias when he was arrested in Cancun, sualdo, who killed his wife, her lover and their Mexico, by federal authorities. Determined son. While it may appear as though Jones is Perhaps the most mentally taxing part In all, “True Story” is a classic example of to learn the truth, Finkel travels to Oregon, attempting to build up her character as a force of watching this movie is figuring out which when horror becomes repetitive and tired. where Longo is being imprisoned, and meets to be reckoned with, her speech is ultimately character to sympathize with. Despite Goold’s Both the inane plot and the severe lack of Longo face-to-face, only to find himself play- inconsistent and overly theatrical. attempts to portray Finkel as the “good guy,” characterization make it extremely difficult ing a twisted game of cat-and-mouse. The overabundance of multiple exposure Hill’s character fails to evoke even the smallest to enjoy watching this film. The execution of Although the setup is similar to the montages and slow-motion shots make it ap- ounce of remorse from viewers. The same can this cliche look into finding the truth within archetypal platform for a typical psychologi- pear as though Goold has lost control of the be said for the other two members of the main a complex web of lies is not one worth seeing cal thriller, such as the 1996 Gregory Hoblit story. The fleeting, sunlit glimpses of Longo cast, as both Longo and Jill stick to just one and will only garner disappointment. courtroom drama “Primal Fear” and the film running through a park with his kids, holding emotion and fail to undergo any substantial adaptation of Thomas Harris’ best-seller “The his youngest child and kissing his wife detract growth. This could have been easily remedied “True Story” was written by David Silence of the Lambs,” “True Story” is a cum- from the plot in such a way that viewers quick- if Goold took his time in fleshing out each Kajganich and Rupert Goold and directed by bersome film that strongly lacks the tension ly grow tired of the portentous technique. individual character. Rupert Goold. English indie group explores Complexities of love fuel album BY ASHLEY WOLF a person becomes an “empty bro- STAFF WRITER ken shell.” The lead singer, Conor effects of long-distance love Passionately loving someone O’Brien, used this album to come else while respecting and loving out as gay, making this song one BY ANGELA WELDON releases. This style change plays oneself is a fundamental difficul- of the most important. STAFF WRITER against The Wombats, as they ty that drives The best part of the album is The Wombats, an indie-rock trio fall into the stereotypical rut of a indie group ALBUM the way O’Brien shows his emo- based out of Liverpool, England, broken-hearted, indie-rock band. The Villagers’ REVIEW tion through his vocals. Whether released their third album, “Glit- trio is seemingly done with the party third and Villagers singing with a high, drawn-out terbug,” on April scene and is ready to settle down with most recent “Darling Arithmetic” tone or slow and low vocals, the 3. The romantic- ALBUM weepy tunes like “This is Not a Party” studio al- Domino Recording variety of his voice does a great Company comedy vibe of and “Pink Lemonade,” but this moody bum, “Darling job of showing each track’s emo- REVIEW COURTESY OF 14TH FLOOR RECORDS Our rating: the album high- The Wombats shift has caused the band to lose some Arithmetic.” tions and his pure talent. “Dar- lights lead singer “Glitterbug” of the vigor of its former songs. song that shows how Murphy pined Villagers have ling Arithmetic” brings Villagers 14th Floor and guitarist Mat- As well as portraying his romantic over a girl who never returned his nicely changed their tone from into a new realm and genre but Records thew Murphy’s Our rating: saga, Murphy is also issuing a desper- feelings for her. This track really gives upbeat to angsty and slow. The was a risk worth taking as the al- long-distance re- ate call to American fans, as the band insight into the group’s experiences album’s main theme is love, both bum is by far one of the best of lationship with a has yet to make it big stateside. This with LA and its love/hate relationship love for oneself and love for oth- the year. girl from Los Angeles while he was is shown when Murphy plaintively with the city and its people. “Give Me ers. Though the album is only in England, which began after the sings, “We could be gigantic” at the a Try” is another gem on this album, nine songs long, each track has a band’s second album was released chorus of “Give Me a Try” and in as the band tries to persuade both different aspect to it that listeners in 2011. “Glitterbug” strays away “Your Body is a Weapon,” when Mur- the girl and American fans to literally will be able to understand. from the previous album’s optimis- phy questions how Los Angeles could give it a try. The bubbly beat of this The most powerful song on tic party lyrics with this pleasing, ever love “a creep like me.” Though song complements the catchy lyrics, the album, “No One To Blame,” yet unremarkable album, using the it’s been producing music since 2003, making this one of “Glitterbug’s” hits. starts off with a fun, slow long-distance metaphor as a lament the group has yet to be as successful While this is just another English piano melody, and then low, sol- of their lack of American fans. in America as many of its numerous indie-rock band using love songs to emn vocals are introduced with The band takes a more serious indie-rock counterparts, and its for- lure the American audience in, The messages of broken promises, tone in this album, which differs lorn longing is starting to show. Wombats deliver a somewhat enjoy- heartbreak and the song’s main greatly from the whimsical melo- The high point of “Glitterbug” is able though underwhelming album message: It’s important not to dies of The Wombats’ two previous “Your Body is a Weapon,” an upbeat with “Glitterbug.” change so much for a lover that COURTESY OF DOMINO RECORDING COMPANY QUICKIES

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CALLING THE SHOTS

Junior becomes second Bomber to qualify for national refereeing tournament

BY VINICA WEISS and Club Sports at Boston University, said as STAFF WRITER a basketball player, Stridsberg came in with Making sure to keep up with the hustle prior knowledge of the game, but while that of the players, junior Clark Stridsberg’s knowledge base is valuable, it did not nec- lanky 6-foot 2-inch frame quickly moves essarily help him become a talented official. up and down the basketball court. With in- Rather, he said it was Stridsberg’s commit- tense concentration and confidence, his eyes ment to his craft. are locked on the ball and the competitors’ “Clark has just worked extremely hard every move. The sound of the rapid move- in taking a look at plays, analyzing plays as ment of feet resonates across the court, but a they come to him and then making the right whistle blows, and the high-pitched squeaks decision with each play, and that comes with of shuffling feet pause for a moment. experience,” Flickinger said. “With every While Stridsberg may be running across play he sees, he gets better because he is the court, he is not one of the 10 players consistently exposed to those plays. And competing. He is an official. When he’s don- when that happens, Clark’s intelligence and ning the black-and-white striped shirt, black his hard work really shine because as he sees pants, black shoes and whistle around his that, he catalogs that so he has that knowl- neck — the attire that has come to define edge to fall back on when he sees that again.” a basketball referee — his job isn’t to score Before qualifying for the national 3-pointers or block an opposing player’s competition, Stridsberg went to three re- shot. Instead, he is one part of the triangle gional tournaments. He qualified to be of officials maintaining the rules, order and an official at Boston University, the Uni- flow of the game. versity of Dayton and the University of Stridsberg said he has played basketball Massachusetts, Amherst. since he was a kid, and having an abundance It was at the UMass of experience playing the game helped ease Amherst tournament that the transition from player to official. Stridsberg was recognized, “I’ve played basketball every year for as as he was ranked as one of long as I can remember … so that’s the one the top-two officials at the [sport] I definitely feel the most comfortable tournament. At each regional reffing, too, because I feel like I have the best tournament, there is an of- understanding of it,” Stridsberg said. ficial’s committee of about As an official in the Office of Recreational a dozen people, made up of Sports at the college since he was a freshman, mostly graduate assistants Stridsberg has had the opportunity to learn and intramural coordinators. and fine-tune his skills over his college career. Stridsberg said similar to But recently, Stridsberg was able to take the elimination style tourna- his abilities to a higher level of play when he ment for the teams, referees received the opportunity to be an official at are also competing to go fur- the 2015 National Intramural-Recreational ther, and as an all-tournament Sports Association National Basketball official, he received an au- Championships held at North Carolina tomatic bid to referee at the State University from April 17–19 in Ra- national tournament in North Top: Junior Clark Stridsberg referees a leigh, North Carolina. Carolina. Stridsberg was one of middle school basketball game during The tournament is made up of 96 club 50 officials from all over the na- winter break. and intramural basketball teams from all tion to receive the opportunity. Left: Tossing the ball for the opening over the nation, and Stridsberg is the second The NIRSA basketball tourna- As seen at all levels of play, referees are of- tip, junior Clark Stridsberg officiates Ithaca College student to get the opportuni- ments are geared toward helping ten remembered for the calls that they miss, middle school basketball in January. ty to officiate at the competition after Becca officials, as there is a big commitment to but Stridsberg said he cannot focus on this. COURTESY OF CLARK STRIDSBERG Lewis ’14 went two years ago. Stridsberg said professional development. Flickinger said “Even when you do get it right, there’s being an official at the tournament was a tre- the tournament serves as an officiating a lot of players and coaches who will still Chris Thomas, intramurals program mendous experience because he was able to camp and is an opportunity for Stridsberg to disagree with you,” Stridsberg said. “When coordinator at the college, said it is evident attend various workshops at the competi- continue refining his skills. I’m telling the current intramural referees, Stridsberg is committed to helping other of- tion, which in turn helped him develop his “It’s always nice that he got this oppor- I’m always just like, ‘Don’t get discouraged ficials and enjoys taking on a sort of teaching own skills on the court. tunity to go to nationals, but the one thing from that, just do what you’re doing because role. Thomas also said now that Stridsberg “It’s definitely another level, not only for I do want to emphasize is that it’s not about people always get upset, but you just have to has progressed to this national tournament, the participants competing, but for the of- that, and Clark knows that,” Flickinger said. take it in stride.’” he thinks other intramural officials will try ficials because it’s usually just the top couple “Clark knows that it is about getting better Stridsberg also said being an official for in- to take that next step as well. officials from the regional tournaments plus as an official and doing the game justice by tramurals has actually helped when it comes “He’s gone through a lot of the clinics for some at-large bids,” Stridsberg said. “So, as improving his officiating.” to avoiding impartiality because many of the national tournaments and through his an official, it was a really good experience At both the regional and national tour- the players who he officiates are his friends. high school certification, so he knows how because you’re working with a lot of people naments, each official has games videotaped Additionally, Stridsberg has had to officiate to train refs, how to relate to them, give them that really know what they’re doing.” with a voice-over from one of the clinicians. multiple games for the women’s club basket- examples on how to improve their skills as A sport management major from Berlin When this is done, Stridsberg is able to break ball team this past year, including a regional well,” Thomas said. Corners, Vermont, Stridsberg came to the down the film with the official’s committee tournament game, and he said because of his Stridsberg said he is planning on offici- college knowing he wanted to work in the clinicians, and the videos are also posted on- intramurals experience, he has not had to face ating at the NIRSA tournament next year, sports industry, and he applied to be a ref- line so he can review them himself. any problems regarding impartiality. and he hopes other officials at the college eree for intramurals at the beginning of his Similar to how players watch game film, “Some people might have a problem call- will consider it as well. When it comes to his freshman year. Recently, however, he has Stridsberg said watching film of himself dur- ing a foul on a friend of theirs, but I think future, Stridsberg said he certainly wants to taken on multiple roles. In addition to be- ing the game helps him make adjustments honestly officiating intramurals helped with continue officiating after college. ing an official, he is a field supervisor and an because he is able to take the feedback and that because that’s a lot of my friends doing “Of course, the higher level, the better office assistant for intramurals. Through the incorporate it into his officiating. intramurals, and I still have to officiate those when it comes to officiating as far as cur- program, he has also received the opportu- Stridsberg said the career development games,” Stridsberg said. “In a way, it actually rently doing high school,” Stridsberg said. nity to be a high school basketball official at component has been his favorite aspect of helps because if there is a disagreement, you “Eventually I’d like to move on, hopefully nine schools in Tompkins County. participating in the tournaments because it can talk to them better, you already kind of do college games at some point, wheth- Scott Flickinger, former program coor- gives him the opportunity to learn and to help have a relationship there, so you can explain er that’s DI or DIII here at Ithaca. But dinator of intramurals at the college who other students. He said he enjoys passing on it to them and they’re usually very under- there’s always a higher level to strive for in is now the assistant manager of Intramural what he’s learned from the tournaments. standing whether or not it’s in their favor.” the field.” 24 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, April 23, 2015 THE BOMBER ROUNDUP The Ithacan’s sports staff provides updates on the spring squads

BASEBALL BY TOM GARRIS

The baseball team played a total of five collegiate start in the second game, allowing games in the past week, including two double- two runs on three hits in six innings of work. headers over the weekend. The South Hill squad bounced back April The Bombers suited up against the Uni- 21 with a 9–4 home win against Elmira College. versity of Rochester on April 16. They lost by Head coach George Valesente said the team a score of 5–4 as the opposing Yellowjackets must continue to win games down the stretch. scored four runs in the eighth inning. The Blue “We’ve got to go on a streak,” he said. and Gold amassed 15 total strikeouts. “We’ve got to put together an eight-, 10-, 12- On April 18, the South Hill squad hit the game winning streak here if we can. We need road to take on Utica College. The team won to continue to build on what we’ve done since both games 9–5 and 10–8, respectively. we’ve been back home.” The Bombers went 1–1 April 19, taking the The Bombers were back in action April 22, first game 11–0, then losing the second game travelling to SUNY Oneonta. Score was not 3–0. Freshman Jim Sinopoli made his first available at press time.

Box Score: April 21 Ithaca College Elmira College Freeman Field (12–10) 9–4 (2–21)

Freshman Ericsson Bissell serves during the men’s tennis team’s 7–2 victory over the Nazareth CREW College Golden Flyers on April 19 at Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers own a 7–7–1 record. BY ADAM BROBST CAITIE IHRIG/THE ITHACAN

Both rowing teams traveled to compete boat finished in sixth with a time of 7:50.83. April 18 in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Head coach Becky Robinson said her team SOFTBALL Bombers competed against six schools. managed success over the weekend due to its BY VINICA WEISS The men’s first varsity boat crewed a time of training for the middle of the race. 6:20.47 to finish fourth overall in the final heat. “The race in Worcester is always a test for The softball team picked up five wins in six match April 19 to sweep a pair of games against The second and third varsity boats took second us in terms of where we are with boat speed,” games this past week, sweeping doubleheaders Nazareth, winning the conference games by place each in their heats with times of 6:26.65 she said. “It was also great to beat rival William against Nazareth College and the University of scores of 9–2 and 11–0. In the first game, the and 6:42.91, respectively. Smith [College], it has been a few years since we Rochester, and splitting a pair of games with Bombers’ bats came alive to secure a 9–2 vic- The women’s first varsity boat came in sec- had the speed to be able to do that.” St. John Fisher College. The five-game winning tory. The team won the next contest 11–0. ond in its race finishing with a time of 6:54.79. The Bombers return to their home waters to streak improves the Bombers’ overall record to On April 21, the Bombers went on to play The second varsity boat also came in second host Marist College, Hamilton College and Col- 17–11 and 9–3 in the Empire 8 conference. Rochester where they added another pair of with a time of 7:17.57, while the third varsity gate University on April 25 at the Cayuga Inlet. On April 18, the Bombers started off play victories to their record. They won the second against St. John Fisher, taking one of the two contest 6–4, which marked head coach Deb games. In the first game, the Blue and Gold Pallozzi’s 750th win at the college. MEN’S LACROSSE were not able to muster any runs, losing 2–0. The Bombers return to action April 22 with BY JOELLE GOLDSTEIN However, the team bounced back in its second a pair of games against SUNY Oneonta, which game, picking up a 5–4 victory in 11 innings. will mark one of the last four home double- The men’s lacrosse team overpowered senior attacker James Manilla added five assists The team carried its momentum into its headers of the regular season. Hartwick College on April 18 in a dominant for the day. 23–8 victory over the Hawks on Senior Day. The Sophomore attacker John Januszkiewicz said Bombers are now 10–4 on the season and 5–1 in the Bombers’ success this year has come from the Box Score: April 21 Ithaca College 6–4 University of Rochester the Empire 8 conference. offense drawing more attention from defenses. Rochester, New York (17–11) (21–10) The team made sure to give itself a lead early “I like the challenge and take it head on,” he on, running up the score to 6–0 with only 3 min- said. “Other players have stepped up big as well. utes remaining in the first quarter. From there, Jack Shumway, obviously, is having a great year, it never looked back, dominating in face-offs, and James Manilla. It’s hard to guard us three.” MEN’S TENNIS ground balls and shots on goal. Next up for the Blue and Gold is their BY CAITIE IHRIG By halftime, the Bombers led 15–2. The vic- matchup against Alfred University at 4 p.m. April tory was a collective team effort, with 11 different 22 at Higgins Stadium. The South Hill squad will players contributing goals and nine players add- finish out the regular season in Hoboken, New The men’s tennis team won both matches it The win helped the team secure a spot in the ing assists for the Bombers. Sophomore attacker Jersey, against Stevens Institute of Technology at played this week. Empire 8 playoffs. Jack Shumway led the way with four goals, and 11 a.m. April 25. On April 19, the Blue and Gold won their Junior Chris Hayes said he was proud of match against Nazareth College with a score of his team for making the tournament and looks 7–2 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. forward to the next match. Box Score: April 18 Ithaca College Hartwick College The Bombers won five out of the six singles “It was good to clinch [a] spot in the confer- 23–8 matches on the day and two out of the three ence tournament again,” he said. “The guys are Higgins Stadium (10–8) (3–8) doubles matches. very excited for the opportunity. We have two On April 21, the South Hill squad defeated more matches this weekend though, so hope- the Elmira College Soaring Eagles by a score of fully we can lick up the [No. 2] seed as well.” 8–1 in Elmira, New York. The Blue and Gold will compete next April WOMEN’S LACROSSE The team won five out of the six singles 25 in Oneonta, New York, against the Hartwick BY COREY FULLER matches and all three of the doubles matches. College Hawks.

The women’s lacrosse team went 2–1 this game at Higgins Stadium. Runyon and Marion Ithaca College past week, earning victories against Empire 8 foe each recorded three goals. Box Score: April 21 8–1 Elmira College Houghton College and No. 7 Hamilton College, Senior midfielder Natalie Lang also con- Elmira, New York (7–7–1) (6–4) while losing to SUNY Geneseo. tributed two goals, and sophomore midfielder The Bombers fell to Geneseo on April 17, Morgan Cadwell recorded one goal. however, they quickly responded April 18 with Cadwell and Marion each had two assists. an offensive explosion against Houghton, win- Head coach Shannon McHale said the key to TRACK AND FIELD ning by a score of 17–3. beating Hamilton was sticking to the game plan BY JONATHAN BECK Junior attacker Ally Runyon and junior and playing as a team. midfielder Riley Marion led the South Hill squad “We stuck to our game plan, which we’ve The men’s and women’s track and field which was 148 more than the second-place with three goals apiece. been struggling with,” she said. “We came out teams competed April 19 at the Empire 8 Out- team, Nazareth College. The whole team contributed, with 12 differ- with what our identity is and who we want to door Championships hosted by St. John Fisher It was the program’s eighth consecutive title ent players scoring at least once. be, what kind of game we want to play. We came College in Rochester, New York. as seven Bombers placed first in their respec- On April 21, the Bombers took down a together offensively and defensively.” The men’s team placed second overall as a tive events that day. ranked opponent in Hamilton College. They The Bombers will wrap up their season April team, finishing behind the host Cardinals. On April 21, the squad hosted the Ithaca won the game by a score of 9–8 in a thrilling 22 at Utica College. Junior Stephen Gomez paved the way Tuesday Meet at Butterfield Stadium. for the Bombers with a first-place finish in The men’s squad won nine of 19 total Box Score: April 21 Ithaca College the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of events, while the women’s team won 12 of 18. 9–8 Hamilton College 9:38.63, qualifying for the Eastern Collegiate The Blue and Gold will compete next in the Higgins Stadium (9–7) (11–4) Athletic Conference along the way. Penn Relays on April 23 and 24, before com- Meanwhile, the women’s squad ran away peting in the Big Red Invitational at Cornell with the championship, compiling 245 points, University on April 26. Thursday, April 23, 2015 SPORTS The Ithacan 25 California native brings steady batting approach to plate

BY MATT ROTTLER the days she gets to play outside. STAFF WRITER Since Bloom has gotten to the Freshman outfielder Emily college, she said the senior captains Bloom may not be enjoying the have had the biggest influence on hot sun of California anymore, her as she begins her college ca- but the cold Ithaca weather hasn’t reer. She said they showed her how cooled off her bat as she is leading to adjust to college life on and off the softball team in batting average the field. this season. “They have been helping,” she The Mission Viejo, California, said. “As a freshman you know how native said she originally began to play softball, but it’s different the playing softball without even mak- way people do things, showed me ing the decision to play herself. how to adapt.” “My dad just signed me up for In addition to adjusting to cam- softball,” she said. “He didn’t even pus life, Bloom is focused on the tell me, he just wanted me to play.” team’s goals. She said the team is in Her father’s decision paid off, a good position right now to make as Bloom attended Capistrano a postseason run. Keeping the mo- Valley High School and played on mentum high, she said, has been the varsity softball team for four key in the 8–8 Bombers’ victories years. In her senior season, she was this season. named the team’s MVP. However, “After the loss to [SUNY] Cor- she said in high school, hitting was tland, we have stepped it up,” not one of her strengths. She calls she said. “We just need to finish hitting a mental game and some- games more.” thing she began working on more Bloom’s high school coach, Marc when she came to Ithaca College. A Kendrick, said he is not surprised large part of her sudden improve- that Bloom is doing well in college ment at the plate, she said, stems softball. He said injuries hurt her from the talented coaching staff at in high school, but she was always the college. someone who battled through the “I was never known as a good pain. He also said from what he saw hitter,” she said. “But when I came from her in high school, she has the here, something clicked and I just potential to become a leader, even started hitting better.” Freshman outfielder Emily Bloom swings at a pitch during batting practice April 13 at Kostrinsky Field. Bloom has led as a freshman. Bloom, wanting a change of the Bombers to a 14–11 record this season and has played in 22 games in just her first year on the team. “She’s great. You ask her to do scenery, decided she wanted to JENNIFER WILLIAMS/THE ITHACAN something, and she does it,” he said. come to the East Coast for col- “She leads by example.” lege. Recruited by head coach Deb “In California we played all college athlete. Bloom said Pallozzi has had a Down the road, Bloom said she Pallozzi and the rest of the team’s year round,” she said. “We would Pallozzi said having youth on big impact on her game. wants to look back and feel that she coaching staff, Bloom came and practice on the field every day and the team — which currently has “She helped me a lot,” Bloom not only improved her own skills said she fell in love with the school. instead, here in the fall, we would several freshmen, including Bloom, said. “The way she coaches makes but also helped her teammates on However, there are several ma- do weightlifting.” seeing regular time on the field — me understand things better the field. jor differences between playing in Regardless of weather, the out- will be beneficial for the Blue and and makes me learn more about “Coach tells a lot of stories about upstate New York and in Southern fielder has made an instant impact Gold heading into the next couple the game.” past players, not necessarily people California. She said she wanted to with her bat this season. Bloom is of seasons. Bloom said she misses playing who played a lot but influenced come to the East Coast to get away, batting a team-high .442, going “Emily has done well, all the un- outdoors every day, like she was others,” she said. “I want to be one but the softball atmosphere has 23-for-52 with 11 RBIs in 22 games derclassmen have stepped up,” she used to at home. However, she said of those people who influences oth- proven to be much different than so far this season. She has start- said. “Having youth gives good depth the weather in Ithaca has caused er people to win games and help she thought it would be. ed 17 games in her first year as a to the program for future years.” her to appreciate more and more the team.” Former assistant coach appointed to take over men’s soccer program

Patrick Ouckama ’05 was hired April 15 being true to the program itself and having to take over for Andy Byrne as head coach of loyalty to the program … It’s a challenging job the men’s soccer team beginning Fall 2015. at times, of course, but I think the most im- Ouckama attended the college from 2001–05 portant thing I learned from him was keeping and played on the team for all four years as your eyes on the kids and the program itself, a starter. He moved on after college to play and you can’t go too wrong if you are on professionally and has gained extensive ex- that track. perience in coaching through several soccer academies. He served as an assistant coach JB: How will you try to build the same legacy for the 2014 season, the first full-time assis- that he did coming in as a young coach? tant coach the program has ever had. Assistant Sports Editor Jonathan Beck PO: The same legacy, those will be big shoes spoke with Ouckama about his reactions to to fill. I think more along the lines of staying being hired, his relationship with Byrne and true to the program and doing the best job I what he hopes to achieve during his time at can and getting these guys on the same page, the college. tactically, and developing them as young players and young men. And I think if I can Jonathan Beck: What was your initial reac- do that in the way that Andy Byrne did it for tion when you first found out about the job? 31 years, then I could call myself successful at the end of the day no matter how long I Patrick Ouckama ’05 was hired April 15 to replace Andy Byrne as the head men’s soccer coach. Patrick Ouckama: Initially, just very excited. am here. Byrne has led the program for the past 31 years, and Ouckama served as his assistant in 2014. The interview process was long. It was chal- TOMMY BATTISTELLI/THE ITHACAN lenging. There were a lot of good candidates JB: What type of relationship have you had applying for the position — so relieved, ex- with the other head coaches here so far? the country will have. Not a lot of the coaches and I think the guys are going to battle for ev- cited. I went and told my father right away, will be able to look around at the staff of the erything they get, and I think that is going to and he was the first person I told. He’s been PO: I’ve had a lot of handshakes and athletic department and have that kind of ex- make us a strong team moving forward. watching me play since I was a kid, and he congratulations the last couple days. It’s a perience to look to and those leaders in the watched me play here for four years, so fantastic athletic staff, and I’m very lucky to same room. JB: As a former Bomber, what is the one thing he was the first one. He was excited, very be a younger coach on this staff because there you want to bring back to this program? excited. He still lives in the area, so he’s is a lot of experience here from Coach Welch, JB: What philosophy have you developed gearing up to come to more Ithaca College Coach Val, Bill Austin, Andy Byrne, [who is] over the years as a player and an assistant PO: I want to create a culture of winning for Bombers games. taking a step out the door — there’s a ton of coach that stays true to your perspective these guys. I want them to look at everything experience here. Mindy Quigg has been here about this team? they do from packing their bag in the morn- JB: Andy Byrne was here for 31 years. What a long time, so to learn from them, to be able ing, to what time they are going to be in at type of influence did he have on you? to bounce ideas off of them — Jim Mullins is PO: First, one of competition. It’s going to night. And I want them to prioritize their another one — to be able to go to them and be tough for these guys moving forward. We lives as young men, as young college students PO: From a young age, he’s had an influence ask them questions, “Hey, here’s my situation have a lot of strong recruits coming in, and I and make quality productive decisions from on me. I’ve known him since I was a youth or here’s the situation with this team.” And for like to create a culture of every practice is a start to finish. And I think if I can create that player in the area. I grew up here, and then them to have 10, 20, 30 years of experience competition. We can do a lot as coaches in type of culture within the team, we are not I ended up coming here and played for him to give me that advice, that perspective, is terms of training and developing players, but only going to have success on the field, but for four years and then was able to work be- something that I’m looking forward to, and there is little that can substitute a guy nipping I think we are going to develop some fine side him for a year. The biggest thing was just it’s something I don’t think a lot of coaches in at your heels trying to take your starting spot, young men as well. 26 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, April 23, 2015

THE HOT Lowered seams on baseballs raise eyebrows STOVE BY ANDREW SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER STEVE DERDERIAN With baseball’s attendance dipping over the years ONLINE For more on due to a lack of interest in the sport — the average the new seams, Major League Baseball attendance has dropped by go to E8 Tournament nearly 6 million since 2007, according to Forbes.com theithacan.org/ baseball-seams — baseball organizations at both professional and will aid baseball college levels continue to search for the answer to this lingering predicament. The baseball team missed the The MLB implemented a pitch clock at the be- postseason altogether in 2014, but ginning of the 2015 season to speed up the pace of the squad will have a different end the game and keep the fans entertained. Baseball to its season this time around. at the collegiate level, however, has decided to take a different approach by introducing a new type of With the addition of SUNY Can- baseball with lowered seams in all three divisions. ton’s baseball team to the Empire 8 Craig Keilitz, executive director of the conference, the Blue and Gold will American Baseball Coaches Association who com- now play in the inaugural Empire 8 municated and worked with several coaches who conference tournament from May were experimenting with the new balls during prac- 8–9 at Utica College to determine tices and games in Fall 2014, said there were two a conference champion. The goal specific reasons for eventually making the official switch: to make the balls closer to major league balls is to eventually have an automatic and to increase offensive production. qualifier to guarantee at least one Junior Benji Parkes delivers a pitch with one of the new flat-seamed baseballs, implemented by the This season, the seams on the baseball were low- NCAA this season, during the team’s 5–4 home loss to the University of Rochester on April 16. team from the Empire 8 goes to the ered from .048 inches to .031 inches. Keilitz said the CAITIE IHRIG/THE ITHACAN NCAA Tournament each season. seams are just like the balls used in the minor leagues In Division III baseball, a but are still higher than the balls in the majors. Bombers’ power woes can be attributed not only to throwing with it, it’s not a huge difference where you conference needs seven full-time NCAA Division I baseball has seen the new balls, but also to the fact that the majority of are going to see a lot of difference in the spin of your members for an automatic qualifier significant strides in offensive production with a Division III teams adopt more contact-speed offens- breaking ball or just the spin of the ball in general.” 39-percent increase in home runs this season using into the NCAA Tournament. es and aren’t as power-heavy. Despite noticing a slight loss of movement off of his the flat-seamed ball. “At Division III we don’t have a lot of home run off-speed pitches, senior pitcher Jimmy Wagner said However, SUNY Canton needs Though there is no data available for Divisions hitters,” Valesente said. “You’re not loading up your his control has, in fact, improved with the new ball. to wait two seasons to become II and III, examining the offensive production over lineup with five or six big, 220-pound guys who can “It feels more round,” Wagner said. “When the a full-time member of the Em- almost a full season of the Empire 8 baseball squads pound it out.” seams are higher, it doesn’t feel like a round ball. pire 8 and earn eligibility into the shows the new ball has had mixed results. Keilitz said the new baseball travels an average Sometimes you’re down in the count and your fast- NCAA Tournament. Therefore, In terms of home runs, the Bombers have hit distance of 20–21 feet more than the high-seamed ball will dive away. Now it’s a lot easier. It’s easier to the conference will need to wait just three through 21 games this season. If they were ball due to the lack of a drag effect, the aerodynamic throw and easier to locate.” for the 2017 season before there to continue this trend, the team would end up with force that opposes an object’s flight through the air. Keilitz said he has no regrets thus far on us- about seven by the end of the season, two shy of last With lowered seams comes the potential prob- ing the flat-seam baseball and is happy with the is an automatic qualifier for its year’s total of nine in 36 games. lem of gripping the baseball — the flatter seams are NCAA’s implementation. conference champion. On the other hand, Empire 8 rival St. John Fisher sleeker, which can make it difficult for pitchers to “Change is inevitable,” Keilitz said. “Hopefully The South Hill squad has been College has mashed 13 long balls through 30 games. grasp them. However, freshman pitcher Jimmy Sin- you are making good decisions on your changes un- considered an independent team At this pace, the Cardinals are well on their way opoli said he had minimal trouble adjusting to the til the changes have a benefit for the game. From all since the conference began nam- to eclipse their mark of 14 home runs last season flat-seamed ball. outcomes so far, it looks like we are on the right track ing a regular-season champion in through 42 games. “You definitely notice the difference that the with this ball, and the results are happening. I think 2000. In order to make the post- Head baseball coach George Valesente said the seams are lower,” Sinopoli said. “But once you start it was a good decision made to go to the flat seam.” season, the Bombers have to be at the top of Pool B, which consists of other independent teams without automatic qualifiers. Track preps for postseason Despite having seven qualified baseball schools in 2010, baseball head coach George Valesente said by lightening workload the Liberty League, a conference with automatic qualifiers, added BY MADDISON MURNANE “You have to stay on top of it and Bard College and Rochester Insti- CONTRIBUTING WRITER be communicating with the event tute of Technology to its conference The women’s track and field and strength and conditioning but did not allow the Bombers to team solidified its eighth consecutive coaches as well as the athlete about join the conference just for baseball. Empire 8 Championship at St. John their goals.” Fisher College in dominant fashion. Taper groups are split up by Valesente said the disadvantage The Bombers won by 148 points and event and when their peak per- to being an independent team is that finished with 63 student-athletes in formance needs to be. This is all every game the South Hill squad the top eight in their respective events laid out on workout sheets that are plays is weighed when considering a in the April 19 meet. The Blue and produced by Potter and her coach- berth into the NCAA Tournament, Gold have emerged victorious in 10 of ing staff. The technique is further whereas teams that play conference the last 11 outdoor conference cham- complicated by the differences in tournaments with automatic qual- pionships, and head coach Jennifer training of event groups. Potter said her team’s success can be “Our volume in practice decreas- ifiers have a secondary way to get largely attributed to tapering work- es quite a bit, whether it be miles in into the tournament. outs leading up to the meets. our distance runners, intervals in our drastic change.” meet in four weeks in order to Last year, the Bombers and St. Tapering is decreasing the dis- sprinters and hurdlers or touches in Both Friedman and Cioffredi redeem themselves after placing John Fisher College were both left tance or intensity in an athlete’s our jumpers,” Potter said. “It’s more said tapering is their favorite part of second in indoor ECACs. They out of the NCAA Tournament af- practices, lifting routine and work- quality work.” the season. said they trust their coaching staff out length in the time leading up to For senior sprinter Rachel Fried- ter posting records of 26–10 and “It’s great because you’re in great to get them to that level. an important meet, according to man, tapering means going from 31–11, respectively. shape, but you don’t actually have to “Without Coach Potter, I Marathon-TrainingSchedule.com. intensive workouts on the track to With a depleted pitching staff do that much work,” Cioffredi said. don’t think that we would be as This duration depends on how shorter workouts, less weightlift- Potter said another complication successful or have won as many and 12 postponements this season, quickly athletes adapt and recover ing and utilizing the pool to relax with tapering is the coaching staff championships as we have,” the Bombers could certainly use the during their workouts. It is aimed muscles. She said these techniques cannot be exactly sure when an ath- Friedman said. automatic qualifier. With only 10 at allowing the body to rest while allow her body to feel lighter and lete’s season will end. Although Potter said some ath- regular season games remaining, still maintaining all of the progress less tired. “There’s athletes that are on the letes will begin tapering within the from training. In contrast, junior middle the Blue and Gold will not play a full bubble,” Potter said. “But we train next few weeks, the Bombers are However, Potter said her team’s distance runner Michaela Ciof- league schedule but are still in the them like they are going to contin- still very much in the thick of their tapering system is different than fredi said her tapering is aimed at top half of the conference standings. ue moving forward.” season. There are still six meets re- most because there are different keeping her body conditioned and As the Eastern Collegiate Ath- maining until ECACs. Mother Nature has not been too taper groups. This is due to the maintaining her strength. Her ta- letic Conference meet approaches, “Track isn’t rocket science,” Pot- friendly to the Bombers, but the fact that different athletes’ seasons pering involves reducing mileage Potter said she and her coaching ter said. “You just have to train the conference tournament will give the will end at different times depend- and reps in speed workouts, but staff are looking ahead to create systems enough to prepare them team a competitive postseason at- ing which meets they qualify for. never the intensity. Weightlifting is practice schedules that will allow for what they need to do and then Some athletes will be done in two also decreased, and instead yoga or mosphere regardless of how it plays athletes to be at their peak. slowly take it away when the ath- weeks after the New York State stretching will be implemented into the rest of the season. “You have to let their systems lete needs it so that they are able to Collegiate Track Conference Cham- her practice routine. As for the automatic qualifier, it’s rest and recover more so that they be in their tip-top shape.” pionships while others will be “I always think of sprinting as re- are fresher, feeling better and can not better luck next year, it’s better competing for five more weeks until ally hard on my body because you’re perform at their maximum,” she luck in two years. NCAA Nationals. going full out on your body for such said. “I don’t need us at that level “You have to be very careful a short period of time, and com- right now.” STEVE DERDERIAN is a senior about how you taper and when pared to distance races, they run Friedman and Cioffredi are journalism major. Follow him on you taper because not everyone is at a steady pace,” Friedman said. “I both looking to peak for the ECAC Twitter @Steve_Derderian. done at the same time,” Potter said. think that makes my taper more of a Thursday, April 23, 2015 THE BUZZER The Ithacan 27 Top Tweets

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FromStraight right, freshman Eric Shooter Ghaly dribbles the ball past his opponent, senior Jeremy Leong, during an intramural indoor soccer game April 16 in the Athletics and Events Center. Leong’s team prevailed in the end 13–5. SportsPickle CAITIE IHRIG/THE ITHACAN @sportspickle Alex Rodriguez now has more HR and RBI than Derek Jeter The number of goals the men’s did in his entire Age 39 season. lacrosse team scored in its blow- out win over Hartwick College Fantasy #RESPE13 on April 18 at Higgins Stadium. 23 NOT Baseball Tonight BY THE CORNER @NOTMLBTonight NUMBERS Pete Rose joins Fox Sports as an MELKY CABRERA analyst. It’s highly likely he’ll be The number of strikeouts the doing baseball coverage, but we baseball team recorded in its 5–4 won’t bet on it. home opener loss to the Univer- 15 sity of Rochester on April 16.

The Jacksonville Jaguars mascot, Jaxson de Ville, won a char- the ity golf event while donning his giant animal costume in 80-degree weather April 15 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, So far this season, the White Sox have home to The Players Championship. been struggling as a team, and outfield- er Melky Cabrera has been a major part of In the event, each player had two swings at the 17th hole, that, only posting six singles, zero runs bat- foulline 117 yards from the tee box. The man behind the costume, ted in and zero stolen bases. Cabrera has Weird news from identified as Curtis Dvorak, hit his first shot only a few feet always been a solid fantasy contributor, hit- the world of sports from the hole. ting .286 with an average of 10 homers, 58 RBIs and 10 stolen bases over the last eight His shot was the closest and he went on to win the $10,000 years. However, when a player is struggling, prize, which was donated to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. it is hard to keep confidence in him.

STEVE CISHEK DID YOU KNOW Little-known facts about professional sports

Miami Marlins closer Steve Cishek is still On April 17, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout became the looking for his first save of the year after youngest player in the history of Major League Baseball to hit 100 three appearances so far in 2015. Although career home runs and steal 100 career bases. At 23 years and 253 the Marlins have won just three games, Cis- days old, Trout accomplished the feat with a two-run homer off of hek blew his first save opportunity April 10. Houston Astros’ pitcher Roberto Hernandez in the Angels’ 6–3 vic- His earned run average is currently 19.29, tory over the Astros. down from 108.00 after his first game. Ride him on your bench for now, but if the Trout beat out New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez, Marlins do not turn their season around, who was 23 years and 309 days old when he recorded 100 home Cishek’s value will drop. runs and 100 stolen bases.

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