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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. September 11, 2008 The Ithacan Volume 75, Issue 3 Recommitting to TO-DO LIST: - Develop and implement an assessment plan excellence that covers all areas of the college and is tied College given two years to address to college goals, divisional goals and program- shortcomings of Middle States reportt level goals with a clear cycle for assessment. - Develop a plan for student learning outcomes educatation.ati BY ERICA R. HENDRY be removed. assessment for general education. SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER “The team recommendation y com- Ithaca College will spend the is just that — a recommenda- - Make assessment a “key com- next two years trying to more tion, not a decision,” said Pro- the clearly articulate its institutional vost Kathleen Rountree. “It is ponent” of the design of the eff ectiveness, general education not a punitive action or an overly s. and assessment of student learning negative action, it’s simply say- strategic planning process. outcomes — standards for reaccre- ing, ‘Show us that you’ve actually didation that were not fully met by accomplished these things we’ve - Defi ne an educational the college. said, and you’ve said, you need - Evidence of improvement in to accomplish.’” philosophy for general edu- these areas must be documented Five major recommendations issiosioion within two years and summa- were forwarded to the commis- cation that animates the mission rized in a monitoring report sent sion by the eight-member team y commmmuni-mm to the Middle States Commission that visited the college last spring. of the institution and clearly communi- on Higher Education. If the com- They were accepted by the com- ctationss aandan how mission is not satisfied with that mission and forwarded to then- cates student learning expectations and how report, it could place the college president Peggy R. Williams in they will be achieved. on probation. June. These must be addressed by t Probation would allow the April 1, 2010. Other recommen- ning assessment. college to remain accredited but dations made by the team can be - Hire director of student learning assessment. would require it to “show cause” as to why that status should not See COMMISSION, page 4 DESIGN BY ALEXIS MCNUTT Campus mourns death of administrator BY KATHY LALUK administration, said even during the worst of his NEWSNEWS EDITOREDITOR illness, Metzger was always smiling. LarryLarry MetzgerMetzger ’87, the dean of enrollment “He justjust had boundless energy,”energy,” he said. “One planning at Ithaca College since 1996, passed of the things that astounds me is how he dealt away last Th ursday after a four-year battle with with adversity. … Even when he was sick, he was pancreatic cancer. He was 59 still here. He was the Energizer Bunny.” years old and is survived by his Gerard Turbide, director of admissions, said wifewife,, Sarah,Sarah, and their children Metzger was so dedicated to the school that he Tom ’02 and David ’05. “bled Bomber blue.” Metzger came to the col- “With regard to Ithaca College, Larry was a lege as a research assistant visionary,” he said. “He really had a lifelong love for the OfficeOffi ce of Institutional aff air with Ithaca College.” Research in 1975 and became ThThe e Offi ceOffice of Enrollment of Enrollment Planning Planning connects connects director of that offi ce in 1983. the Offi ces of the Registrar, Admissions, Institu- He received his bachelor’s de- METZGER tional Research and Student Financial Planning gree from Pennsylvania State passed away af- to address common student needs. University and a master’s ter a long battle Kasey Huddle, student records specialist degree at Ithaca College. with cancer. in the Offi ce of the Registrar, said Metzger was Metzger was diagnosed committed to bringing everyone in his offi ces with pancreatic cancer in 2004 but continued to together. To help everyone understand the fl ow work at the college until this fall, when Richard of the offi ces, Huddle said Metzger had his em- “Rit” Fuller ’73 stepped in as acting dean. ployees role play once, in which Metzger played During his time as dean of enrollment, a confused student seeking help from the Offi ce Metzger was instrumental in the implementa- of Enrollment Planning. tion of HomerConnect and led eff orts for re- “Larry walked in with a Hawaiian printed cruitment through the creation of Fuse, one of hat kind of cocked to the side, and some clunky the college’s student-written magazines, and by sneakers. … He had a sign around his neck that launching IC Peers, a social-networking site for said ‘Joe Student’,” she said. “[Metzger] was just accepted Ithaca College students. so into it and so into making people understand Jaimie Voorhees, assistant to the dean of en- how things worked.” rollment planning, said Metzger’s commitment Th ough Metzger was described as a “numbers to the college was unmatched, and he had an in- guy” by several of his colleagues, it’s not the way credibly strong work ethic that helped boost the he thought of students. college’s national profi le. “He had a very unique ability to understand Making their votes count “His love of this institution was very appar- the other side of that,” Turbide said. “Students From left, junior Dustin Newcombe and senior Kate Ulicky fi ll out a voter registration ent,” she said. “He worked hard while he was were never numbers to Larry. Numbers was form yesterday outside Emerson Suites in preparation for the upcoming election. here. And even on days he didn’t feel so good, he a way to understand [the enrollment pro- DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN still fought for the things he believed in.” Carl Sgrecci, vice president of fi nance and See METZGER, page 4

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2 The Ithacan Thursday, September 11, 2008 THIS Nation&World WEEK  Leaders caution troop withdrawal 11 THURSDAY Top defense leaders are telling Congress the U.S. must be cautious as the Pentagon begins to cut Day of Remembrance memo- troops in Iraq and focus more attention on the es- rial gathering at 5:15 p.m. at calating fi ght in Afghanistan. the Peace Pole near the Muller In testimony yesterday, Defense Secretary Rob- Chapel pond ert Gates said a go-slow approach to withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq is justifi ed by several worri- Screening of “Iron Man,” some circumstances, including slow progress on sponsored by Student Activities the political front. Board, at 7 p.m. in Textor 101 In remarks prepared for testimony before the Howard Rodman, screenwriter House Armed Services Committee, Gates also said of “Fallen Angels,” a short fi lm sectarian tensions still exist and have the potential noir, will screen two episodes to undo recent security progress. at 8 p.m. in Park Auditorium At the same time, Gates and Adm. Mike Mul- len, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , were look- 12 FRIDAY ing ahead to a broader eff ort in Afghanistan to beat back a Taliban resurgence and build up the fragile Nick Brown, from MTV’s “The Afghan central government. Both were scheduled Real World,” to speak at 7 p.m. to testify yesterday. in Emerson Suites Bush announced Tuesday that he will pull about Shabbat Services at 6 p.m. 4,000 troops out of Iraq before the end of the year in Muller Chapel and another 4,000 in January — reducing force lev- Shabbat dinner at 7:15 p.m. els there to roughly 138,000. Th e 8,000-troop draw- in Terrace Dining Hall down represents just 5 percent of the 146,000 U.S. troops now in Iraq. 14 SUNDAY A heated dispute North Korea offi cials deny rumors Demonstrators protest against the government of Bolivia’s President Evo Morales in Santa Cruz, Bo- Nondenominational Protestant North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is believed to livia, yesterday. Protesters stormed public offi ces and blocked roads as a confl ict between Morales service at 11 a.m. in be recovering from recent surgery, South Korea’s and Bolivia’s energy-rich provinces over tax revenues and a new constitution escalated. Muller Chapel spy agency said yesterday, as the Communist na- LOAY HAMEED/ASSOCIATED PRESS Catholic Community Mass at tion rejected reports questioning Kim’s health as 1 and 9 p.m. in Muller Chapel a “conspiracy plot.” Speculation has intensifi ed that Kim may have introduced as a much larger museum space three into Texas somewhere near Corpus Christi early 15 MONDAY taken ill after he missed a parade Tuesday com- years ago. Saturday morning. memorating the Communist state’s founding 60 Craig Dykers, architect for the Norwegian If Texas offi cials order a mandatory exodus, it Sustainability Cafe, “Cayuga years ago. Th at followed weeks of being absent architectural fi rm Snohetta, said the refl ective would be the fi rst large-scale evacuation in South Lake Watershed,” at 4 p.m. in from public view and rumors that foreign doc- steel facade was inspired by the World Trade Texas history. State and county offi cials let people CNS 119 tors were brought to the isolated nation to pos- Center towers. decide for themselves whether to leave a hurri- “How to Get an Internship” in sibly treat him. Th e building, surrounded by oak trees between cane area until just before Hurricane Rita struck writing, publishing, editing and South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing the footprints of the destroyed towers, features a the Gulf Coast in 2005. Now county offi cials can public relations at 7 p.m. in lawmakers briefed by the spy agency, reported sloping atrium that will shine light down a staircase order people out of harm’s way. Friends 103 that the 66-year-old Kim suff ered a cerebral hem- leading to the museum. Two columns that formed orrhage, but he remains conscious and “is able to the base of the front of the original towers will stand Airline to use passengers as ads “One Night,” an interactive control the situation.” by a stairway that once stood above ground from New Zealand’s national airline is off ering to play, part of a two-day series on sexual assault awareness, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service Sept. 11, 2001, until it was moved last year. pay bald travelers to use their heads — literally — at 7 p.m. in Emerson Suites said they could not confi rm the Yonhap report. in a new advertising campaign. Texans to be evacuated from coast Air New Zealand said it wants 70 recruits to 16 TUESDAY Sept. 11 memorial to open in 2011 As Hurricane Ike charged into the Gulf’s fuel- stand in lines in three airports — while wearing Th e latest plan for the Sept. 11 memorial ing waters and toward the Texas coast, offi cials temporary tattoos on the back of their heads so Kodak representative entrance was designed to remind onlookers of prepared yesterday to evacuate the fi rst of 1 mil- the displays can be seen by people lining up be- Scott Stevens will give a the World Trade Center’s twin towers and is still lion residents who could be in the way of the hind them. demonstration from noon to set to open by the 10th anniversary of the terror- storm’s path. Th e airline would pay 1,000 New Zealand dol- 1 p.m. in Park Auditorium ist attacks, according to builders. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Cen- lars ($660) for each walking billboard, a company Th e three-story, asymmetrical glass and steel ter predicted Ike, which has already raked the offi cial said. “Voices of Men,” a multimedia building is the last piece of the 8-acre memorial Caribbean and Cuba, would feed on the Gulf’s play, part of a two-day series on plaza at ground zero, a redesign of a building fi rst warm waters and intensify before slamming SOURCE: Associated Press sexual assault awareness, at 7 p.m. in Park Auditorium 17 WEDNESDAY implementation of an interna- through the Project CARE Program. La Noche de Juego, part of College&City tional agreement to replace the Volunteers typically visit an Latin Heritage Month, from Kyoto Protocol. individual once a week for about 7 to 10 p.m. in IC Square Ithaca College to observe education programs, pre-college Th ere is space available for 20 stu- one to two hours, depending on Constitution Day at event academic programs and extramural dents. For more information, e-mail the seniors’ needs. “Sulha-Seliha-Forgiveness” Th e college will honor the struggles student advising. Astrid Jirka at [email protected]. Seniors’ needs may include a discussion hosted by Hillel, for racial justice in the United States She is filling the position va- companionship, assistance with at 8 p.m. in Textor 103 by celebrating Constitution Day. cated by Carol Henderson, who Comic book convention laundry or light housekeeping, er- Th e event will be at 4 p.m. is now acting associate provost. to host comic creators rands, grocery shopping and light ADD YOUR EVENT Wednesday in Clark Lounge. Consti- Williams had been on the Ithaca Th e Comic Book Club of Ithaca yard work. Drop events for “This tution Day is an annual observance College faculty in the Department will be hosting Ithacon 33, a comic Volunteers should be good Week” in the marked box in that commemorates the signing of of Journalism as an associate book convention for fans of graphic listeners and enjoy the company The Ithacan offi ce, or e-mail the U.S. Constitution in 1787. professor since 2002. art. Comic book vendors will be at of seniors. Assistant News Editor Lindsey Th e event will celebrate the work the event to buy, sell and trade old For more information, contact Hollenbaugh at lhollen1@ of professor emeritus Harvey Fire- Summit to host students and new comics. Trina Schickel at the Offi ce for the ithaca.edu by 5 p.m. Monday. side, who died last February. He for discussion on climate Th e convention will be held from Aging at 274-5491. taught in the Department of Politics A delegation of Ithaca College 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the CORRECTIONS and wrote about how constitutional students are looking for addition- Women’s Community Building on Wegmans recalls bagels law helped mobilize the civil rights al members to attend the United West Seneca Street. due to choking hazards It is The Ithacan’s policy to movement. Politics professors and Nations Framework Convention Cartoonist Jay Lynch, novel- Wegmans Food Markets Inc. correct all errors of fact. former students will speak about on Climate Change in Poland ist Tamora Pierce, Incredible Hulk has recalled all varieties of its Please contact Lindsey Fireside’s work and the importance in December. writer Roger Stern and the creators store-made bagels. Hollenbaugh at 274-3207. of the holiday. Interested students must sign up of Sharra the She-Wolf are among Wegmans said the bagels were Th e reception is free and open to and attend the course International the guest writers and artists who recalled because they potentially COPY EDITORS the public. Environmental Policy, which will will be at the event. Admission is $3 contain pieces of a mixer’s metal meet Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. It will and open to all ages. Sales from se- spring that entered the dough. Khadijah Anderson, Paloma Graduate studies names be worth two-credits and take place lect comic books and graphic nov- While there have been no inju- Altamirano, Alexa Besgen, interim programs director during Block II of the fall semester. els will be donated to the Tompkins ries, the company has heard three Rebecca Burns, David Dur- Th e Division of Graduate and The course and trip are open Learning Partners, Inc. complaints of the bagels being rett, Jennifer Eckl, Heather Professional Studies has named to sophomores through seniors choking hazards. Karschner, Cassandra Lev- Madelyn Mooney Williams as its from all majors. Applications are Tompkins County seeks Recalled bagels were sold be- eille, Tahleen Ovian, Benjamin Interim Programs Director. due by Monday. volunteers for the aging tween Aug. 24 and Sept. 9 this White-Patarino, Adam Polaki, Williams will be responsible for The conference will be the Th e Tompkins County Offi ce for year in stores. Olivia Rebert, Emmy Schwartz, managing winter and summer ses- 14th meeting of delegates who are the Aging is looking for volunteers Customers can call Wegmans for Juliana Stiles, Chris Zivalich sions, professional and continuing seeking consensus regarding the to assist homebound senior citizens more information at 800-935-6267. Thursday, September 11, 2008 NEWS The Ithacan 3 Guest speaker discusses health care issues Res Life sets BY SAM LOWE new dorm CONTRIBUTING WRITER It wasn’t until medical bills forced Donna Smith to declare bankruptcy and move from her decor rules home in South Dakota to her daughter’s storage BY DAVID DURRETT room that she began speaking out against the SENIOR WRITER United States health care system. Her story was In order to keep Ithaca College quickly picked up and fi lmed for Michael Moore’s dormitories in compliance with fi re 2007 documentary “Sicko.” code regulations, the Offi ce of Resi- Smith spoke at Ithaca College on Monday for dential Life has banned all tapes- the Health Care Road Show, a traveling series tries and octopus lamps in student sponsored by the California Nurses Association, dorm rooms. about her role in Moore’s fi lm and about health Last winter, the New York State care problems in the United States. Fire Administration’s routine inves- The road show, which aims to educate col- tigation of the lege campuses and communities about the is- college’s resi- REVAMP sues associated with health care, will conclude dence halls YOUR ROOM its tour of New York on Monday after making determined Go to page 13 stops in 10 areas, including Cornell University student rooms to see how students are and Kendal at Ithaca, a retirement community had tapestries complying with in Cayuga Heights. that could the new code. After her husband Larry’s third heart attack and easily catch Smith’s diagnosis of uterine cancer, they accrued fi re, violating the state’s fi re code. bills totaling about $20,000 in a couple of months, Zach Newswanger, assistant despite having medical insurance. Unable to pay, the director of Residential Life, said Smiths fi led for bankruptcy a couple of days before he proposed allowing students to Larry was scheduled for heart surgery. Donna Smith, who appeared in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary, “Sicko,” speaks about health hang tapestries if they met certain Smith said she elected to participate in care costs Monday in Textor 103 as part of the Health Care Road Show’s stop in Ithaca. conditions, like being smaller or KATY WALKER/THE ITHACAN Moore’s documentary because she wanted to fl ame-retardant, last semester and make people aware that it could be anyone’s found herself advocating for a one-payer or “Health care is an issue in this country and on during the summer. But the state family that faces a predicament like her own. publicly funded health care system. Traveling the campus,” she said. “[Health care] is connected determined there was no way of “It’s a documentary, you’re in it because you across the country, she told of her story and to the economy, and students should know about distinguishing between fl ammable want to change the world,” she said. how she hopes to influence others in the fight it and talk about it.” and fl ame-retardant tapestries, so Jonathan Ablard, assistant professor of his- to gain a better health care system. Greenblatt invited students to join the group’s the new rule was put into eff ect. tory at the college, originally discovered Smith Smith said her ideal health care system discussions at 7 p.m. every Monday in Friends. Octopus lamps, which have through Rebecca Elgie, a member of the Tomp- comes under the title HR 676, The United Ablard said his students that attended the multiple light bulbs and bendable kins County Health Care Task Force. Elgie will States National Insurance Act. event posed great questions in class the fol- arms, were identifi ed as a fi re haz- be escorting Smith through New York on the “Th e goal of the bill is to ensure that all Amer- lowing day that sparked debate about health ard in fall 2007 by Bob Holt, then tour. Together, Elgie and Ablard secured Smith icans and those living in U.S. territories would care in the United States. Ablard said he was director of public safety. News- an opportunity to speak on campus. gain insurance that was funded by 3.3 percent of also thrilled at the turnout and how the ques- wanger said the lamps were banned Ablard, who is teaching a course on disease and our paycheck each week and 7 percent from our tion and answer session flowed. because several were made with health in Latin America, felt it was imperative for employers for benefi ts,” she said. At the end of her speech Smith asked the defective plastic, which could melt students to be educated on health care in the U.S. Smith said people would have more choices audience a question of her own about whether and easily catch fi re, and Residential He said he wants his students to be aware of under the new bill and would still receive qual- the audience was happy with the way the cur- Life could not identify which were a the way our health care system works so they ity care. rent health care system is functioning. fi re hazard and which were not. will not be surprised in the future. “You choose your doctor, you choose your hospi- “The people of this nation are not the prob- “If we allowed them, and we “You may come to a point where you have tal, you choose it just the way you do now,” she said. lem, we get it,” she said. “We understand, we made a bad call on a lamp that to make an employment decision based not Junior Billie Dawn Greenblatt, an anthropol- care about one another, we’re good people. We started a fi re, what happens then?” on whether the job is interesting but what the ogy and sociology major who runs Students for can’t fix this for each other, we need to work he said. health care options are looking like,” he said. Economic Equality, spoke briefl y about the cam- together to let our politicians truly hear what Bonnie Solt Prunty, director of After the movie was released in 2007, Smith pus organization at Monday’s presentation. we want.” Residential Life, said the college ex- plored several alternative solutions before creating the new regulation. “We were ... trying to identify if there was a way whether students Series to discuss civil rights could still be permitted, within cer- tain limits, to use tapestries as dec- BY GILLIAN SMITH we shouldn’t be afraid to discuss is- orations,” Prunty said. “We know CONTRIBUTING WRITER sues that concern us.” that’s something our students really It started off as just conversation Asma Barlas, professor of like to do.” between faculty members nearly ten politics and program director for Newswanger said it was diffi cult years ago, and this year the Center for the Center of the Study of Culture, to tell how many violations have oc- the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnic- Race and Ethnicity, said the series curred as a result of tapestries or ity’s annual lecture series will bring is a diff erent way for students to octopus lamps, as students sharing national issues into local focus by fea- explore diff erent views on subjects a room would each be fi ned for a turing speakers from the community. they fi nd engaging. single violation. He said having tap- Th is year’s series, “Chaos or Com- “We decided that this was a good estries in the room was a common munity: MLK and the Politics of Re- form of outreach,” Barlas said. “We health and safety violation. sistance,” will focus on civil disobe- try to pick themes that we think “When you have a campus of dience and the politics of resistance might initiate a broader conversa- 4,400 students and roughly 2,800 and will feature monthly speakers tion on campus than is possible in rooms, you’re going to fi nd viola- from the Ithaca community. the classroom or that might be tak- tions,” he said. “Th e goal is to keep Th e fi rst presentation, “Th e ‘Later’ ing place in the classroom.” those numbers low. I’d rather fi nd King: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Evolu- Saunders said the series is not just 100 violations than 1,000.” tion from Reformer to Revolution- a presentation, it’s a chance for stu- The Rev. Kenneth I. Clarke Sr., director of Cornell United Religion, stands in Sophomore Brianne Sullivan, an ary,” will be given by the Rev. Kenneth dents to voice their opinions as well. his offi ce Monday. Clarke is the fi rst presenter for the lecture series. RA in Terrace 6, said she hasn’t dealt I. Clarke Sr. at 7 p.m. Wednesday in “Th e whole point is to have a EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN with any tapestry or lamp violations the Klingenstein Lounge. discussion so the audience is very tin Luther King Scholars will be re- had about 30 or so.” so far, but she has heard complaints Th e series was established in much a part of it,” she said. “Not just quired to attend these discussions, Other presenters for the se- about the new rules. 1999 by Tanya Saunders, assistant asking questions but giving their as well as presenting their own ries include Assistant Professors “It’s a hassle and an inconve- provost and dean of the Division of own perspectives on something.” workshop in April. for CSCRE Paula Ioanide and nience, but we all just have to follow Interdisciplinary and International Clarke will talk about the later “Th ey will attend [the lecture se- Sean Eversley-Bradwell, and Beli- the rules,” she said. Studies, and former Ithaca College years of Martin Luther King Jr.’s ries] in order to further enrich their sa Gonzalez, assistant professor Penalties for violations during President Peggy R. Williams. fi ght against racial inequality, em- understanding of Martin Luther of sociology. health and safety checks range from Saunders said the idea came phasizing the major themes that King, beyond his ‘I Have A Dream’ Saunders said she hopes the a written warning and a $25 fi ne to about through discussions with King used during his 1963 “I Have a speech,” Martinez said. series will help bring the campus judicial referral and a $50 fi ne. other faculty members about how to Dream” speech. Saunders said the series is community together to discuss Prunty said students can choose address cultural and political issues Th is year marks the 40th anni- open to the entire Ithaca commu- important issues that impact our other ways to decorate that do not that were overlooked in the class- versary of King’s assassination — nity. She said it is an opportunity daily lives. violate fi re safety, such as with post- room or neglected in the media. something Barlas said she wanted for students and the community “Whether you’re a faculty mem- ers, fl oor rugs or, with approval “We wanted to introduce topics to use as a way to open discussion to come together and share their ber, a staff member or a student, you from the Offi ce of Residential Life, that are diffi cult for some people to about King and what he really stood opinions on important cultural are all learning together,” she said. painting the walls. talk about in the classroom … and for. and political issues. “We’re all in the same boat with “I know it’s disappointing to stu- to provide a forum where we can Terry Martinez, director of the “Sometimes it’s hard to predict,” diff erent pieces of knowledge that dents ... but we need to be in com- raise delicate issues,” she said. “We Offi ce of Student Engagement and she said. “We’ve had over 100 peo- we’re trying to bring together for a pliance with what we’re being told,” are an educational institution, and Multicultural Aff airs, said the Mar- ple at an event, other times we’ve new common understanding.” she said. 4 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, September 11, 2008 Report calls for clearer assessments COMMISSION er case, we simply need to organize and pull ing with faculty so they can specify learning Rochon said the second part of the doc- FROM PAGE 1 together what we have.” goals by the end of the fall semester, Roun- umentation, institutional effectiveness, is Rountree will lead the college’s efforts tree said. By the spring, programs will iden- the expectation that the college will define addressed in the college’s traditional five- for student learning outcomes. Part of that tify what data they can present to evidence goals for itself, put resources into meeting year report in 2013. effort is hiring a director of student learn- those goals and by fall 2009 the college can those goals and then assess whether those Recommendations requiring immediate ing assessment, which will help faculty and analyze the data, Rountree said. goals are met. attention include developing an assessment staff develop and implement student learn- The report specifically cited the Doro- “In this case, we’re where we need to plan that is clearly documented, organized ing assessment plans. Former Associate thy D. and Roy H. Park Center for Business be — we just didn’t prove it on the test,” and sustained as an institutional process Provost David Garcia is leading the search and Sustainable Enterprise and the Roy H. Rochon said. and tied to college, division and program and hopes to name a director this spring. Park School of Communications as schools He will lead that effort with Carl Sgrecci, goals; building assessment into the college’s “This is not a position we created just to that did this effectively. Susan Engelkemey- vice president of finance and administra- “bridge plan” moving forward; and defining address the report,” he said. er, dean of the School of Business, said the tion. The two plan to meet to assess the is- an educational philosophy that “animates Garcia said it is a permanent, con- school has had a system for assessing stu- sue and “put people in place as necessary,” the mission of the institution and clearly tinuing position that will report directly dent outcomes in place since the 2004-05 Rochon said. communicates student learning expecta- to Rountree. academic year. Rochon said they would take a serious tion.” This philosophy should apply to the The report said assessment of student One tool she said the school uses is a look at documenting what the college does, entire institution, or minimally, for each learning outcomes was happening in iso- data report, which compiles evidence of not only with respect to the educational school and division. lated areas, but not in a way “that is clearly outcomes that can be concretely moni- or student learning outcome mission nar- She said some of these recommenda- documented, organized and sustained as tored. For example, she said if the school rowly speaking, but also across the college’s tions were also identified in the college’s an institutional process.” It said the college was monitoring a concept in financial full range. report to the commission. must “[designate] purposes, responsibili- accounting, the school could assess the “It would be extraordinary for a college What the college needs to submit to the ties, cycle and time lines” and describe how pass rate of a particular question and of our quality to be put on probation — it commission is a summary of the ways it has the assessment will fit into the college’s give that rate a percentage that would would really mean we haven’t done our job fulfilled these recommendations, Rountree overall institutional effectiveness plan. gauge how effectively students achieved properly,” Rochon said. “We have to really said. President Tom Rochon said, whereas Deans from each school are now meet- learning outcomes. pay attention to this and do it right.” the last process was “wide open and inclu- sive” to gather ideas and input from the community, this will be focused more at looking at the programs and information that are already in place. FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS “At this point, it will be treated like an administrative matter,” Rochon said. “Th e The commission reported Councils. “In its current tion issues to bring the freshman that will attract administration needs to answer some unan- other fi ndings from its state it is not serving a freshman to sophomore full participation of all swered questions — it’s not like we’re starting visit that do not have a time significant purpose.” retention rate from 87 to fi rst-year students. from scratch.” frame, but still need to be 91 percent. It is unclear whether the community addressed. They include: • Reviewing its policies on • Looking at the inconsis- will have an opportunity to see the moni- conflict of interest. This • Reviewing college policy on tency with which workload toring report before it is submitted to • Reviewing the Tri-Council includes the handling intellectual property to and teaching load the commission. Committee, known as of significant college determine if it is are defi ned. Rochon said the college would address the “All-Ithaca Col- resources, investments too restrictive. the recommendations under two broader lege Communications and purchasing. • Bringing greater consistency areas of focus: student learning outcomes Council,” which includes • Giving more attention to to teacher evaluations. and institutional effectiveness. representatives • Considering a more coordi- strengthening and ex- “The assessment of student learning from the Student Gov- nated and comprehensive panding graduate study. • Working to get institution- requires us to do things we have not been ernment Association approach to identifying wide commitment to the doing in the past, so that’s going to require and Faculty and Staff and analyzing reten- • Identifying activities for Ithaca Seminar. much more work,” Rochon said. “In the oth- Dean remembered for devotion to school METZGER said Metzger always promoted a FROM PAGE 1 sense of community in his office and was not afraid to joke around cess], but it was always about the while doing it. human beings.” “It was a real challenge to try and Voorhees said though many top his puns,” she said. “He’d lay the students did not know him per- trap and use the pun, and then he sonally, Metzger directly impacted would sort of sit back and wait for their experiences here at the col- people to fi nally get it.” lege. She said Metzger always kept Martha Gray, director of institu- students’ welfare and interests in tional research, said she was hired mind and worked tirelessly to an- by Metzger and had a close working swer their questions and respond relationship with him throughout to their problems. her time at the college. Voorhees also said even though “He was an excellent teacher, and students might not have known it, I was a willing learner,” she said. “I Metzger had a few things in com- think that was part of the reason I’ve mon with them, like his eclectic stayed here so long.” music collection. A scholarship has been set “He used to blast Pink Floyd up in Metzger’s honor to ben- out of the speakers on his com- efit students with financial need. puter,” she said. “The whole office Donations can be sent to Shelley could hear it.” Semmler, vice president for in- Huddle said Metzger created a stitutional advancement, at 200 positive work environment for ev- Alumni Hall. eryone in his offices. A memorial will be held in She said Metzger would host Metzger’s honor at the college at an annual barbecue for all of those 4 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Hockett Fam- in his department at his home in ily Recital Hall. Lansing. The gatherings would Huddle said she hopes Metzger’s include a theme, conversation, Larry Metzger, far left, stands with several of his colleagues at a barbecue at his house. Metzger passed away legacy at the college is more games and food — usually grilled from pancreatic cancer last week at the age of 59. He had worked for the college for more than 33 years. than that. by Metzger himself. COURTESY OF JAIMIE VOORHEES “I just hope that everybody “Even when he was sicker than doesn’t just remember the name sick, he absolutely refused to do hits from the past five decades. great to have everyone there in kind named Hobbes, who was always by ‘Larry Metzger’ and that he was the anything other than have the barbe- Huddle said Metzger usually of a relaxed setting.” his side. dean of enrollment planning,” she cue at his home,” she said. served as the DJ during barbecues Huddle said Metzger also had a “He was just a man with a huge said. “I hope they remember that Huddle said Metzger also had but was not afraid to dance with wine cellar at his home and loved heart,” she said. “And you could tell.” he was a person who was suff ering a dance floor in his basement — his colleagues. going on wine tours in the area. Anne Woodard, bursar and pretty bad[ly] with his illness, but complete with a disco ball and “[Th e barbecues] were always so She said Metzger loved dogs and associate director of operations was still here. … He truly just loved computer library filled with top much fun,” she said. “It was just so owned a Bernese mountain dog for student financial services, this place.” Thursday, September 11, 2008 NEWS The Ithacan 5 Ithaca Carshare off ers sustainable transportation

BY ALY DIXON Brown recognizes this attitude CONTRIBUTING WRITER as a problem in gaining popularity For 13 years, William Pelto’s car for Carshare. got him from place to place with no “We’re battling a car culture that problem, but when it died this sum- has proven to be a long-standing mer Pelto, the associate dean of the problem,” she said. James J. Whalen Center for Music, Jennifer Dotson, executive director was forced to make a change. After of Carshare, said the benefi ts of Car- seeing the Ithaca Carshare cars in share are potentially very sustainable. the Ithaca Festival this summer he If the program continues to gain users, decided to give the service a shot. Dotson said, one Carshare car could Ithaca Carshare is now his primary potentially take 15 privately owned mode of transportation, and he has cars off the road, decreasing fossil fuel found it to be a positive experience. use and greenhouse gas emissions. “So far, it is working great,” he “What I’m fi nding more and more said. “[I’m] fi nding it useful, practical is that this is really a way for people to and convenient — their phone ser- save money,” she said. “Not only [in] vice has been prompt, and their cars having access to a car but in only pay- have always been in good shape.” ing for the slices of what they’re using Ithaca Carshare is a non-profi t instead of paying for a car 24/7.” organization and part of a large net- Dotson has noticed more student work of independent car-sharing users with the start of the school organizations across North Ameri- year and hopes it will continue to ca. Its service is membership-based, gain popularity. providing 24/7 access to vehicles on “We’re looking forward to fall an hourly basis. break and having students know Th e launch of the Ithaca Carshare From left, Ithaca Carshare’s Executive Director Jennifer Dotson, Treasurer Granger Macy and Secretary Marian Ithaca Carshare is here, so they can program has put a new Nissan Versa Brown stand with the Carshare car located near Textor Hall. Macy and Brown both work for the college. really think hard if they should bring on the Ithaca College campus to of- MATT RIGBY/THE ITHACAN their car back or if it makes more fer a sustainable, alternative mode of sense to use Carshare,” she said. transportation for students, faculty she said. car by phone or Internet and use ual back $8,000 per year. Th e study According to the Offi ce of Park- and staff . Encouraging faculty and staff to their key fob to unlock the car and factors in the cost of maintenance, ing and Traffi c Services Web site, Th e Carshare car on the college’s ride the bus or suggesting carpool- drive to wherever they need. insurance, gas prices and all the re- permits can be partially refunded if campus can be found in the E lot, ing options to students were just Th e two membership plans off ered sponsibilities that come with own- a student opts not to bring his or her near the Textor fl agpole. some ways to reduce the number by Carshare include the “It’s My Car” ing a car. A member pays only the car back to campus and returns the Marian Brown, special assistant of cars brought on campus that ul- plan, which costs $20 per month or cost of a membership and the usage parking sticker to the offi ce. to the provost, advocated bringing timately spend most of the time $200 per year and has a usage fee of and mileage rate for whichever plan Dotson also said there are di- Carshare to the college. parked, she said. $4.95 per hour and 20 cents per mile. the member chooses rect benefits that Carshare may Brown said the college’s involve- Brown said faculty, staff and Th e “Just in Case” plan that costs $50 Some students, like sophomore have on the campus community. ment with Carshare started with mo- students who are worried because per year with a usage fee of $7.95 per Katie Hurley, said the plan was too ex- “We can be a little more effi cient tivation to employ new and improved they don’t have a car will fi nd hour and 20 cents per mile. pensive. Hurley, who brought a car to by using Carshare and all of us save a methods of alternative transportation. Carshare helpful. According to the “Cost of Car campus this year, said she feels better little money at the same time,” she said. “I was interested in facilitating “Carshare gives choice, options Ownership” study done by AAA off in her current situation. She said “Th is can be a way for us to transform students to move around town with- and mobility,” she said. this year, the average cost of own- having her own car off ers her levels of how we use our land in town and the out having to bring a car to campus,” Members can simply reserve a ing a car today will set an individ- security that Carshare cannot. way we are spending our money.” 6 The Ithacan Thursday, September 11, 2008 Thursday, September 11, 2008 NEWS The Ithacan 7 Center for Independent Media to host inaugural symposium

Th e Park Center for Independent Media, JC: “Th e Importance of Future and Indepen- launched last March to study alternative and in- dent Media.” I’m expecting him to describe dependent media outlets that disseminate infor- how he built an institution from nothing, and mation outside of traditional news organizations, now they’re slaying dragons. I think he’s got an will host its fi rst symposium beginning Monday. inspirational story, he’s a walking inspiration. Th e three-day discussion will focus on the He was just a freelance magazine writer until growth of independent media and its eff ects he started blogging as an individual, and now on journalism. Participants come from several his Internet site is one of the most important diff erent media backgrounds and universities. destinations for journalism. Some partisans Th e event will also feature a public speech by of left and right have used the Internet just blogger Josh Marshall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in to savage their opponents and mobilize their Emerson Suites. base, but Josh Marshall is breaking stories Contributing Writer Peter Blanchard and doing investigative journalism. Decades spoke with Jeff Cohen, associate professor of ago you would have expected Th e New York journalism and director for the center, about Times, Th e Washington Post or Newsweek to the symposium. have broken the story of, for example, these politically motivated fi rings of U.S. attorneys Peter Blanchard: What’s going to be hap- in the White House, but it was a blogging site pening at the symposium next week? that broke that story open. Talking Points Memo’s reporting caused congressional hear- Jeff Cohen: We have a public event keynot- ings, which resulted in [Gonzales] resigning. ed by Josh Marshall, one of the big success It’s a story that’s quite inspirational to young stories in independent media. He was, you and new journalists. Jeff Cohen, associate professor of journalism and director of the Park Center for know, your typical blogger in pajamas eight Independent Media, teaches his Covering the National Election class Tuesday. years ago, and he built up an institution PB: Who else will be appearing at the event? EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN where he’s now hired young journalists to work with him on the Talking Points Memo JC: Another bonus is we’re going to have a PB: So the Internet has obviously benefi ted PB: What does independent media off er that network of blogs. He’s forced the resigna- presentation from the folks at Brave New independent media and journalism in these mainstream media has failed to? tion of the U.S. Attorney General [Alberto Foundation, which uses the Internet to raise ways. Has the Internet hurt journalism? Gonzales]. His work contributed to the top funds for indie media content and documen- JC: Speaking for myself and others at this Republican in the Senate having to give up taries. Th ese are the people who produced JC: Let’s face it, the rise of the independent symposium, we are the refugees of the main- his leadership post in 2002, so he’s a per- Outfoxed, a critique of Fox News and con- media is heavily a result of the moral crisis in- stream media. We tried it, we tried our best to fect example of the boom and impact in glomerated news. Th ey produced the docu- side corporate mainstream media. Coverage work within the system, and the system was independent, entrepreneurial and mav- mentary “Iraq for Sale” about war profi teers. in the mainstream has gone tabloid and gone failing, and we got spat out. Many of these erick media. Before the public event, we Robert Greenwald directed these movies, soft. Th ere’s also an economic crisis, which the people have backgrounds in the mainstream. I will bring 25 independent media leaders, and he will also be at the event. Th ey’ve Internet has contributed to. People are getting did work inside mainstream TV but my major innovators, experts and media content pro- shown that the Internet has still changed all their news content elsewhere. Newspaper ad experience is as a media critic and as a sup- ducers who are going to be working on how the rules of journalism even for non-Web- revenue has gone down because of the Inter- porter of indie media for decades. Th e indie independent media networks can increase based media. ... We have people coming to net, especially because of Craigslist. Th ere’s no media community has a big smile on its face revenue and public outreach. So it’s excit- Ithaca that have created a lot of the excite- doubt that the Internet has caused havoc in the while the mainstream now has a frown. Th ere ing to have these people all in one place. ment around independent media, and we’ll mainstream circles, and at the same time it’s are still great journalists who operate in the be hearing war stories, sharing successes, opened up the gates for younger, newer, more corporate mainstream who are pleased by the PB: What will Josh Marshall be talking about? hopefully helping each other grow. aggressive journalists. independent media movement. 8 The Ithacan Thursday, September 11, 2008 Thursday, September 11, 2008 NEWS The Ithacan 9

SELECTED ENTRIES FROM Public Safety Incident Log AUGUST 22 TO AUGUST 26

AUGUST 22 referred for unauthorized entry into a FIRE ALARM struck a parked vehicle and caused AUGUST 26 vehicle and irresponsible use of alcohol. LOCATION: Campus Center damage. Person who struck vehicle HARASSMENT Patrol Offi cer Peter Wright. SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused left the scene before found. Pend- RAPE LOCATION: Emerson Hall by smoke from kitchen grills. System ing investigation. Master Patrol Offi cer LOCATION: All Other/California SUMMARY: Person reported being FIRE ALARM reset and zones silenced. Master Patrol Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Caller reported a known harassed by another person. Report- LOCATION: Dillingham Center Offi cer Donald Lyke. person committed a sexual assault. ing person does not wish action tak- SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL Pending investigation. Assistant Direc- en at this time. Master Patrol Officer by power being restored to building. Sys- MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED LOCATION: Freeman Field tor William Ferguson. Donald Lyke. tem reset. Fire and Building Safety Coor- LOCATION: Garden Apartments SUMMARY: One person judicially re- dinator Ronald Clark. SUMMARY: A person sustained an ac- ferred for underage possession of MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED MEDICAL ASSIST/PSYCHOLOGICAL cidental leg laceration. Laceration was alcohol. Group warned to leave area. LOCATION: Lower Campus LOCATION: Garden Apartments AUGUST 24 bandaged and further medical treatment Sergeant Ronald Hart. SUMMARY: Caller reported a person SUMMARY: Caller reported a person was declined. Report taken. Patrol Offi cer sustained a knee injury while playing was suicidal. Person found alert and MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED Jeffrey Austin. CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL frisbee. Person transported to CMC by was found to be only upset. Sergeant LOCATION: J-Lot LOCATION: Circle Lot 8 ambulance. Investigator Tom Dunn. Ronald Hart. SUMMARY: Offi cer reported person ac- CCV/COLLEGE REGULATIONS SUMMARY: One person judicially cidentally sustained a back injury while LOCATION: Garden Apartments referred for underage possession of FOR THE COMPLETE SAFETY LOG, AUGUST 23 lifting an item. Person declined medical SUMMARY: Two people were judicially alcohol. Sergeant Ronald Hart. go to www.theithacan.org/news assistance. Report taken. Master Patrol referred for violation of college regula- CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL Offi cer Donald Lyke. tions. Patrol Offi cer Peter Wright. UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Circle Apartments LOCATION: Garden Apartments KEY SUMMARY: Offi cer reported a noise FOUND PROPERTY AUGUST 25 SUMMARY: Two people judicially complaint. Two people were judicially LOCATION: Offi ce of Public Safety referred for use and unlawful posses- CMC – Cayuga Medical Center referred for a noise complaint and un- SUMMARY: An earring was found and LARCENY sion of marijuana. Sergeant Bill Kerry. CCV – College Code Violation derage possession of alcohol. Sergeant turned over to Public Safety. Unknown LOCATION: Campus Center DWI – Driving while intoxicated Ronald Hart. owner. Assistant Director Laura Durling. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per- CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL USE IFD – Ithaca Fire Department son stole a purse. Pending investigation. LOCATION: W-Lot IPD – Ithaca Police Department CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL USE FIRE ALARM Investigator Tom Dunn. SUMMARY: Caller reported an intoxicat- MVA – Motor vehicle accident LOCATION: L-Lot LOCATION: Terraces ed and unresponsive person. Person was RA – Resident assistant SUMMARY: Offi cer reported person sitting SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused V&T VIOLATION/LEAVING SCENE transported by ambulance to CMC and SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol in a vehicle that was later determined accidentally by burnt food. System reset. LOCATION: Terraces judicially referred for irresponsible use of V&T – Vehicle and Transportation not belonging to him. Person judicially Fire Protection Specialist Enoch Perkins. SUMMARY: Caller reported a vehicle alcohol. Patrol Offi cer Peter Wright.

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EDITORIALS PROCEEDING WITH CAUTION Changing the legal drinking age to 18 would require improved education and enforcement measures

ith the Amethyst Initiative, its 129 signatories have put the issue of the Wlegal drinking age back into the national consciousness. As the initiative states, “it’s time to re- think the drinking age.” Th ere is a drinking problem on college and university campuses in this country, but the problem isn’t lessened by a drinking age that also keeps legal adults from having the opportunity to make responsible decisions. In every other re- spect of the law, 18-year-olds are considered adults. As a result of this one exception, young adults under 21 are compelled to hide this otherwise adult activ- ity from the eyes of authorities, and in turn, young people develop a disregard and distrust of the law. However, changing the drinking age to 18 calls for a new scheme of enforcement to counteract potential pitfalls. Simply lowering the legal drink- ing age will not stop harmful drinking behavior. Th ere is not conclusive evidence that trends in binge drinking became worse after 1984, when the legal age was raised to 21. What’s more, multiple studies, including one from the European Union, indicate that in European countries, where alcohol use is accepted at younger ages, youths binge drink at higher rates than their American counterparts. Binge drinking, it seems, is an eff ect of a culture shaped by a highly competitive academic atmo- sphere in which drinking and partying are practiced YOUR LETTERS with the zeal of excess in a few given hours each weekend. Th is fi rmly established social custom of Gorge-jumping a hazardous activity SARAH WELCH Fully understanding that opinion college life wouldn’t be eradicated by a change in the An ad placed by the business we Director of Retail Operations articles are in their nature infl ammatory drinking age — at least not at fi rst and not without work for, Ithaca Bakery/Collegetown TODD HERRON and instigating, I still fi nd it disingenuous a better approach to imposing the age standard. Bagels, is on pg. 7 of Th e Ithacan’s Manager, Ithaca Bakery for the staff of the paper to draw con- Th is would become especially vital in high schools, “First Look” special freshman publica- JAY POTTER nections between student government at where the problem of binge drinking could worsen if tion (Aug. 22) so we took an interest Director of Visual Arts and Branding Ithaca College to government on the na- proper measures weren’t put into place. in looking through the issue. However, tional stage. Although both are legitimate If the drinking age is lowered, the task is for law we were shocked to see that the No. 1 ITHACA BAKERY/COLLEGETOWN representative governing bodies, the dif- enforcement, policy makers and college and high recommended Ithaca activity was gorge- BAGELS ference in their scope and infl uence does school administrators to address, perhaps with bet- jumping (“Accent,” pg. 11). Off ering an not aff ord the kind of association implied ter education and enforcement methods, the fact “insider’s” perspective has its place, and SGA deserves time to prepare by the subtext of the referenced article. that positive results will take time and attention. we certainly recognize the beauty and In reference to The Ithacan’s opinion As a platform for aspiring journalists, Th e Withholding from legal adults the right to make appeal of the many gorges and waterfalls article in last week’s issue titled, “All Ithacan should exercise more caution in autonomous decisions is unjustifi able, but in cor- in the area. But “perspective” suggests bark, no bite,” I found it important to its over-infl ation of stories, even in its recting the error, offi cials around the country must that the insider has learned enough applaud the paper on its commitment opinion section. prepare to tackle all of the outcomes. about what they recommend to know to student government goings-on. better. Too many people in recent years However, I believe its scorn for the AARON BLOOM ’08 have been hurt — some fatally — by incoming SGA executive board to be Former SGA President (’07-’08) irresponsible and/or accidental activities a bit premature. As is customary, the REMEMBERING in Ithaca’s beautiful gorges to recom- SGA has yet to hold its first general mend “gorge-jumping” to anyone. Even body meeting of the academic year and LETTER POLICY some valiant rescue people, sent to save will not do so until fall elections occur METZGER The Ithacan welcomes correspon- Dean of enrollment and friend foolhardy folks who found the gorges ir- in the coming weeks. Seeing as last dence from all readers. Please loses battle with cancer resistible, have fallen to their deaths. As week’s issue was The Ithacan’s first of include your name, graduation year, an important voice on campus, Th e Itha- the year, it may be more fair to allow organizational or college title/posi- s a member of the campus media, Th e can has the responsibility of advising the SGA e-board some time to get the tion and phone number. Letters must Ithacan editorial board has an opportunity its community, especially the youngest, ball rolling in pursuit of their campaign be 250 words or less. The Ithacan most students don’t — to be able to interact newest members, off ering advice that is goals before holding their feet to the reserves the right to edit letters for A length, clarity and taste. All letters with administrators who work primarily behind not hazardous and reckless. fire. I encourage anyone who is critical must be received by 5 p.m. the the scenes. Larry Metzger, dean of enrollment of student government, and is passion- Monday before publication. All letters planning, was one of those people. S.K. LIST ate about issues pertinent to students, must be signed, submitted in writing For years, Metzger ’87 has been a helpful, enthusi- Director of Marketing and Public to take up the gauntlet and act on their and either e-mailed to ithacan@ astic and informative resource and a pleasure to work Relations convictions by getting involved. ithaca.edu or delivered to Park 269. with. His infl uence on the campus is widespread and his love of the college was an inspiration to many. Even beyond his time here, Metzger will share his pas- sion for the college through the Larry Metzger, M.S. ’87, Memorial Scholarship at Ithaca College, which will benefi t students with fi nancial needs. As an alumnus and 33-year faculty member, SPEAK YOUR MIND. Metzger was undoubtedly an integral part of the Write a letter to the editor [email protected] campus community and will surely be missed. 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 Donations for the scholarship can be sent to Shelley Semmler, vice president of institutional advancement, at 200 Alumni Hall.

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GUEST COMMENTARY

Community and hope anchor post-9/11 NYC OUTO OOFF THET n the musical “Rent,” there’s a line that goes, BLUEBL “I’m a New Yorker. Fear is my life.” For years, Iwe all wore that as a badge of honor. But 9/11 took that line to a whole new level. SHAUN POUST In the early morning of Sept. 11, one of the magazine editors I was representing was doing n the past 35 years, impres- an interview on the WB-11 morning show. I took sive strides have been made a car from my Chinatown/TriBeCa apartment Itoward achieving equal rights to midtown, bleary-eyed and in serious need of for gay, lesbian, bisexual and some caff eine. Th e segment transgender citizens. By 1973, the was about — well, who can American Psychiatric Association remember. What came after no longer considered homo- is impossible to forget. We sexuality a mental disorder. Since walked into our offi ce at 8:30 then, homosexuality has been a.m. At 8:43 a.m., the fi rst gradually de-stigmatized, and the plane hit the towers. antiquated laws restricting the Cue the slow motion and rights of LGBT people have been dreamlike segments. Th ere re-evaluated. Still, the most sig- are plenty of things that MERYL nifi cant recognition — the right remain with me from that WEINSAFT to marry — is denied to same-sex day. Th e heart-wrenching COOPER couples in all but two states. sobs of my then boss as we Many who oppose legalizing huddled around the radio and heard the stunned Family members and friends of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center gay marriage understand the insti- announcer share the news that the fi rst, then the pause for a moment of silence as they gather at ground zero on Sept. 11, 2003, in New York. tution as a “sacred union between second, tower astoundingly fell. Th e seemingly MIKE SEGAR/ASSOCIATED PRESS a man and a woman.” Th is is not a endless sea of people walking uptown — away On a grander scale, people signed up for the armed anchor at the base of Manhattan, people looked valid defi nition for our government from the rising smoke where the buildings used services, shifted careers, settled down and recon- to one another for support. to use. Th e government, required to stand. Th e throngs of people lined up at the nected with people from their past. While these last few years have seen the nice- by the First Amendment to avoid Red Cross building to donate blood, just trying In fact, my e-mail was fl ooded with mes- ties dissipate somewhat, it has also helped smooth interference with religion, cannot to do something to help. Th e posters and signs sages from people I knew from Ithaca — ex- the rough edges and allowed people try to get back be involved with anything of a looking for lost friends and loved ones populat- boyfriends, old friends, professors — checking in to some semblance of normalcy. We’ve come to “sacred” nature. Such a defi nition ing every signpost, telephone booth and fence to make sure that all was OK. live with the “orange alerts” and low-grade fear by may remain in churches, which are throughout the city. Th e smell of burning plastic While all was not OK, I was one of the lucky leaning on our friends and neighbors for sup- private establishments, but it does and other unimaginable materials. But most of ones. Since I lived downtown, I couldn’t go port. Most importantly, we’ve seen the amazing not suffi ce for public policy. all, I remember the confusion, the fear and the home for the better part of two months, but I resurgence of downtown, thanks to a boom in real We are then left with a defi ni- feeling of being lost. Th e Towers were the anchor had people to whom I could turn. While none estate development and the rallying art/fi lm com- tion of marriage as a “union be- for Manhattan: After that day, New Yorkers had of my close friends had been lost on that day, we munities such as the TriBeCa Film Festival. tween a man and a woman.” Such been set adrift. had, indeed, lost our innocence. And, though the two towers that stood on a defi nition might seem practical, Since then, life in New York City and America In the initial weeks after the attack, New the tip of Manhattan and anchored the city are since most couples are heterosexu- has been all about repair, re-evaluation and getting Yorkers were actually nice to one another. Boy, gone, they have been replaced by two equally al, and their relations allow for the re-rooted. For many here, it meant a reassessing of was that unsettling. In this city, people pride powerful pillars — community and hope. reproduction of our species. But their life paths. I woke up on Sept. 12 and, after be- themselves on going about their business and the fact that most relationships are ing a vegetarian for fi ve years, decided to go back not bothering with others (it’s not being mean, MERYL WEINSAFT COOPER ’92 is a senior vice heterosexual does not necessitate to eating meat. Th at may sound trivial, but 9/11 just being busy). People stopped to talk, to check president-partner at Laforce+Stevens, a public rela- that all marriages be so. Th e Con- made me look at exactly what I was committed to. in and to help one another. Having lost their tions fi rm in New York City. stitution stresses majority rule and minority rights. Furthermore, mar- riage does not exist for facilitating GUEST COMMENTARY reproduction; otherwise, infertile women and sterile men would be forbidden from marrying. Recent graduate fi nds professional fulfi llment Others argue that the tradi- tional family unit is the foundation ife after graduation isn’t lectures and readings. ABA focuses of our civilization, and that to aid quite as scary as I thought on teaching functional behaviors, homosexuals in forming families Lit’d be after all. During my and there are usually specifi c goals by granting them marriage rights days at Ithaca College, I was a laid out for each task. For instance, undermines the government, speech-language pathology and au- one of the goals for the boys is for national security and the health diology major. them to develop writing skills, so of America’s children. On the I completed my we practice drawing a straight line. contrary, the American Society of undergradu- Th ese are typically tasks that seem Pediatrics, the American Psycho- ate studies in simple but can be quite diffi cult logical Association and others three years for the boys. We also keep data on have all concluded that children and planned their correct responses to mea- raised in same-sex households are on spending sure progress. as healthy and loved as those in what would’ve I came into this job knowing heterosexual households. been my fourth there would be a lot to learn, but If we take out all off ending year working in I also felt comfortable because of parts, we are left with a defi nition THEA JOYCE Ithaca. I could what I learned during my three of marriage as “a union between only hope to do something related years of undergraduate educa- two people.” We cannot deny to my forthcoming degree. So, tion. Th e boys’ mother and their LGBT Americans their right to before graduation, I spoke with a therapists trained me, and I pursue happiness in this fashion few professors and the folks in the felt confi dent when they were other than by defi ning them as career counseling center about my discussing the diff erent aspects of somehow less than people. Thea Joyce ’08 plays with Damien, one of the 8-year-old twin brothers she options. I also did some research what I’d be doing. I already had It is sometimes suggested that works with through Springbrook’s family-centered care programs. on diff erent job opportunities COURTESY OF THEA JOYCE a knowledge base on which to same-sex couples should be given in town. As is the case for many build. It’s also nice knowing that if all the rights of marriage. But in graduating seniors, I was worried brothers who have severe autism. provides an opportunity for people I ever want to consult with former order to leave the earlier defi nition that the professional well would I specifi cally work with one of to see the boys and learn how to professors, they would be readily intact or to avoid confl ict, it should be dry. the boys, Sam, while another aide be comfortable around people available to help, or if they weren’t be called a civil union. But are civil Th e work I truly wanted to do works with the other brother, with disabilities. sure, they’d be able to point me in unions and marriages really equal? was with children who have dis- Damien. Th ey are non-verbal and I know I would not be as well the right direction to get my ques- Does “marriage” not have a more abilities. I thought I’d be lucky to have a variety of other functional prepared for my job if I had gone tions answered. I plan on pursuing positive connotation, and, if so, are land such a job right out of school. disabilities. Th ere are an array to a diff erent school. I had more my master’s degree within the we not endorsing heterosexuality? Th en, I found a not-for-profi t of objectives and life skills that than one class that discussed dif- next couple of years, but for my Th e Supreme Court ruled in organization called Springbrook. we focus on each day — practic- ferent topics on autism. For exam- current position, I could not have Brown v. Board of Education that Based in Oneonta, N.Y., it helps ing their communication skills, ple, part of my job entails adminis- felt more prepared. Nor could I “separate educational facilities more than 550 people with devel- community integration and safety tering functional tasks to the boys. feel more satisfi ed. are inherently unequal.” By that opmental disabilities throughout awareness, to name a few. For Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA reasoning, we cannot justify having the state and beyond. Th rough example, we bring the boys to as it’s commonly referred to, is a THEA JOYCE ’08 is a primary aide diff erent institutions for people of this agency, I work for a family public places every day for them major part of the work I do. Prior working through Springbrook, a New diff erent sexual orientations. who lives in Ithaca. I am now a to practice appropriate behavior to this job, I was already some- York-based not-for-profi t that serves primary aide for 8-year-old twin around unfamiliar people. It also what familiar with ABA through people with special needs. SHAUN POUST is a freshman journal- ism major. E-mail him at spoust1@ ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED do not necessarily refl ect those ofThe Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Aaron King at 274-3208. ithaca.edu. 12 The Ithacan Thursday, September 11, 2008 Thursday, Septembertember 11, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 13 Decorating between the lines Students fi nd creative ways to cover their walls despite new dorm regulations

Junior Maggie DeGennaro shows off her work of art, a mural made of thousands of paint samples, Friday in her Garden Apartment. The mural may conflict with new safety regulations in dorms.

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BY ALEXANDRA PALOMBO ing from a metal balcony, against a “If it doesn’t cover 60 percent, STAFF WRITER brick wall, and if that even catches you’re totally legit,” Ewing said. In a Garden Apartment at on fi re from God knows what, it’s While DeGennaro is willing to Ithaca College, a rainbow is stand- not going to do any damage to the fi ght for her art, Cook decided to ing in for a brick wall. Th ree metal or the brick.” give up her tapestry — which she thousand-plus paint samples, Before the ruling, sophomore Jo- sewed herself — and use the fabric shamelessly stolen from home anna Cook, who lives in Bogart Hall, to make a skirt. For others deco- improvement stores, are blended had a bright tapestry covering her rating their rooms, she suggests seamlessly — from vivid red to yel- messy closet. Now only her posters posters and homemade artwork to low, to green, to blue and purple. and wall art remain, and the tapestry brighten up the room. Th e kaleidoscope of color is a mu- covering her clutter is gone. “I put up a lot of pictures,” Cook ral glued together on freezer paper “Th e whole tapestry on the clos- said. “Th is year I started putting that took three et thing throws me off , because the up my photos that I took in class. weeks to fi nish. KNOW THE closet’s full of clothes,” Cook said. I like concert posters, just things Junior Maggie RULES “Th ere are clothes in the closet, that make me feel at home.” DeGennaro See page 3 they’re going to burn too.” Ewing, who lives in Hood Hall, created the for details on Cooper said students need deco- agrees with Cook on her favorite artwork with the new dorm rations to give their room character. wall decorations. the intention regulations. “Th e tapestry adds a lot to “[Res Life] tries as much as they of brightening the room,” Cooper said. “I have can to give you the freedom to put the apartment’s drab decor. a huge brick wall and I kind of up posters, to put up all that stuff ,” Th is year, students hoping to want to cover that with something he said. create colorful wall art in their more appealing.” Students do not necessarily dorm rooms or on-campus apart- DeGennaro is more concerned blame Res Life for having to en- ments will need to stretch their with the rules regarding covering force the rules. creativity to put together decora- her wall. According to Res Life, 60 DeGennaro said even if she does tions that meet new regulations. percent of the total wall space in not agree with the rulings, she under- Th e rules against tapestries and the room can be covered — a rule stands the RAs must enforce them. fl ags on walls were developed to not that may clash with her newly con- “I know why they’re doing it,” only keep students safe but to save structed work of art. DeGennaro said. the college from the heavy fi nes it When decorating, DeGennaro Newswanger insists that Res has incurred in previous years, said postponed looking into dorm reg- Life is accepting of personal items Zach Newswanger, assistant direc- ulations until she had completed in rooms, and there are many op- tor of operations at Residential Life. the mural. Now, she is not certain tions to consider when decorating. Sophomore Joanna Cook sits in her room Saturday in Bogart re hazard. Hall. She “If items were not removed by if the wall art will be in compliance “Th ere’s few things from home CATHLEEN HANNAH/THE ITHACAN reinspection, we would be fined,” with new regulations. that we don’t allow in dorm rooms,” removed a tapestry from her wall after it was labeled a fi he said. “We’re really just trying “When we did it, we were like, Newswanger said. “I just think there to make sure that in the event ‘Oh, this might be illegal,’ but then are a number of venues you can go Junior Bryan Davis, an RA in rate within the fi re code, tap- that something happens, stu- we looked into the rules, and we through other than tapestries.” Bogart Hall, said the college’s stu- estries are allowed on beds if used dents are safe.” found out that it’s not fabric, so Newswanger said if students dents should feel lucky that they as blankets. Despite this, some students feel it’s not a tapestry,” DeGennaro meet with Res Life and fi ll out the may have the option to paint their Ewing said Res Life is open to the ruling is unfair. Junior Foster said. “It’s more like a poster, and it proper forms, they are allowed own dorms. suggestions and questions regarding Cooper lives in the Garden Apart- doesn’t cover 60 percent of the to- to paint their dorm rooms to add “I think it’s unique to the col- dorm and apartment regulations. ments and was surprised to hear tal wall space so it may or may not a more personal touch to their lege,” Davis said. “I have friends “If you bring that up, they will his fl ag was against code. be illegal. We’ll see at health and rooms. Th is semester, students at other colleges who consider give it due consideration,” Ewing “I was hanging it on the bal- safety checks.” from 5 diff erent rooms on cam- themselves lucky to be able to said. “Th is college is really good cony, and I got an e-mail saying, Resident Assistant Morgan Ew- pus have looked into painting their move the furniture.” about listening to students and ‘You can’t have it up there,’” Coo- ing said the mural in DeGennaro’s dorm rooms, and one room has ac- While posters and pictures RAs who say, ‘Th is sucks, can we per said. “But I have a fl ag hang- room should pass inspection. tually been painted. seem to be the best way to deco- do it this way?’” ACCENTUATE

14 The Ithacan Thursday, September 11, 2008

Hot or Not This week’s hits and misses

Hot McLovin’s appearance at MTV’s Video Music Awards Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Su- perbad”) made an entrance with Slipknot, presenting the award for “Best Hip-Hop Video” as the rock band’s fourth member. Upon remov- ing a slasher movie mask, a beam- ing Mintz-Plasse explained how “smashed” he was. The cameras proceeded to cut to Mintz-Plasse on and off throughout the remain- der of the VMAs. The funniest part of this tactic was McLovin’s nod of approval as Paris Hilton fl ounced onstage to present. Goofi ng around From left, Stuckey and Murray, a singing and strumming comedy duo, showed both their silly and vulgar sides at a Student Activities Lukewarm Board Comedy Night on Tuesday in IC Square. The New York City comedy team shared the stage with comedian Jon Friedman. The battle ignited by the Jonas EMMA STRACHMAN/THE ITHACAN Brothers’ purity rings Host Russell Brand (from this sum- mer’s comedy “Forgetting Sarah hohot Marshall”) started a running battle of the MIDWESTERN BROTHERS ENTERTAIN over the purity rings the brothers THE MASSES WITH THEIR “PERSONAL” dates wear. Brand referred indirectly to the blog CORRESPONDENCE rings as stupid and meaningless, week thursday Steve Earle and Allison and he displayed his own ring he Last year, Indiana siblings said came from one of the Jonases. Moorer, political rock and Hank and John Green began country singer-songwriters, VMA presenter and nominee Jordin video blogging — or “vlog- Sparks later fi red back, saying purity will perform at 8 p.m. at the ging” — as a way to keep in State Theatre. Ticket prices rings aren’t stupid and “not all of touch. The resulting project, start at $29.50. us want to be sluts.” Brand feigned titled “Brotherhood 2.0,” fea- “From Alf Landon to Ba- an apology later on in the show. No tures commentary on topics rack Obama: Ithaca Votes word on what the Jonas Brothers from war to “The Catcher in for President in 2008,” a thought of the whole situation. the Rye,” and videos of the presentation by Ithaca Jour- brothers singing about Helen nal Opinion Editor Andrew Hunt — sometimes while Tutino, will begin at 7 p.m. Not at the History Center on East smearing their faces with Christina Aguilera’s performance State Street. Free and open and the show’s lack of energy peanut butter. to the public. Rather than showing off her famous — Monica Watson four-octave range, Aguilera clearly lip-synched her entire performance. friday Essentially, she picked up where “XXY,” a fi lm about a 15- year-old hermaphrodite living Britney Spears left off and opted WHO SAYS THE MUPPETS as a girl in Uruguay, will against reminding viewers how ARE JUST FOR KIDS? premiere at 7:15 p.m. in the talented she is. Also frigid was the Willard Straight Hall at Cor- overall VMA vibe. In years past the guilty nell University. Ticket prices atmosphere was wild inside Radio pleasures start at $4. City Music Hall, but on Sunday the Steward Goodyear will Los Angeles air lacked excitement. The only thing better than being a perform as part of the Rachel four-year-old watching “The Muppets” S. Thaler Concert Pianist on TV on a Saturday morning is being Series at 8:15 p.m. in Ford — Alexandra Palombo Hall at Ithaca College. Free a 20-something watching them on and open to the public. YouTube at 10 p.m. on a Tuesday night. When the stresses of college life become too much to handle, saturday giving in to the preschooler inside for The Fabulous ’80s Dance the two and a half minutes it takes to Party, featuring DJ Nikki watch “Manamanah” is the best way Wood, will return to the Haunt to unwind. every Saturday night. Doors — Kaydi Poirier open at 10 p.m. Cover starts at $5. Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats will perform at 3 p.m. at the State Theatre. Ticket prices start at $17.50. quoteunquote sunday Without fame this haircut could be Steven Mauk, a professor of music performance at Ithaca mistaken for mental illness. College, will perform saxophone with pianist Diane Burr and Russell Brand, British comedian and host of the 2008 MTV VVideoideo guitarist Pablo Cohan at 4 p.m. Music Awards, reassuring the audience that he is actually famous.amous. in the Hockett Family Recital “ Hall at the college. Free. ” Thursday, September 11, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 15 Folk band returns Felice Brothers come to Castaways ready to embrace the Ithaca scene

Th e Felice Brothers, a folk band JF: I like these questions! Playing from the Catskill Mountains, are not with Bright Eyes was really fun, I your average musical group. While learned a lot just watching [Conor the members began their musical Oberst] play. So we love playing careers playing in Manhattan’s sub- with him anytime we get the chance. ways, the band worked its way up Our man A.A. Bondy is opening for to famed performances at the New- us at this show, he’s great and we port Folk Festival and an appearance love playing with him. onstage with Bright Eyes last year at Radio City Music Hall. Th e group is HD: What is it like to be in a band made up of the three Felice broth- with your brothers? ers, James, Simone, and Ian, and Farley, who is unrelated, plus a man JF: It’s really fun. We screw around a named Christmas they picked up on lot, laugh around, make trouble and the road. After performing there last get in fi ghts with each other. It’s all I April, the Felice Brothers are return- ever really wanted. ing for a live show tomorrow at Cast- aways. Contributing Writer Haley HD: And now you are touring with Davis recently spoke with James Fe- A.A. Bondy, your brother-in-law. lice, the accordion player, about New What is that like? From left: Farley, Christmas, and brothers Ian, James and Simone Felice got their start playing at small family barbe- York City, the band’s inspiration, col- cues and on subway trains. Now, the folk band plays big festivals and performs with stars like Bright Eyes. lege towns and performing in Ithaca. JF: It’s great. I’ve never toured PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FELICE BROTHERS with him before so I’m really ex- Haley Davis: You guys have been all cited. We’ve played shows with Is it collaborative? Do you all sit times. It’s really fun, people get up so, but he actually likes the music, over the world. Where is your favor- him before but have never been down together? onstage and dance with us. which is a wonderful thing for us. ite place to play? on the road together. He’s a really great guy and a great songwriter JF: It’s diff erent for diff erent songs. HD: I heard you guys used to play HD: How do you feel about per- James Felice: I’ve got to say New and musician, so I’m excited to Sometimes we just go our sepa- at Sunday barbecues at your dad’s. forming in Ithaca and playing in col- York City is always a great time. If play with him. rate ways for a few days and write I know you already said your father lege towns in general? you make it there, you can make it music, then come back and share inspired you, but how did your par- anywhere, right? Actually the last HD: Where do the Felice Brothers ideas, and sometimes we sit down ents infl uence the band? JF: We were only in Ithaca for a time we played in Ithaca was an fi nd inspiration? and write together. day in April, so I didn’t really get to amazing show, I had a great time. We JF: Neither of them were musicians, spend too much time in the town played at the same place we’re play- JF: Playing our shows, seeing the HD: Do you have a favorite song of but they are just really hardworking itself, and I had never been there ing this year, down at Castaways. people that come out. I think that, yours, or a favorite one to play? people. I guess just watching them before. It feels like a great town, the really, is the biggest inspiration. But live their lives and knowing you have crowd was awesome. I love playing HD: I was at your show in Roches- also from our father too, he is a re- JF: No, I like playing them all. to work hard, no matter what you do. in college towns because people love ter last year where you played with ally hardworking man. They are all fun for me to play. I I think that’s the biggest infl uence. My to dance and have a good time. It’s Bright Eyes. Who is your favorite like playing “Glory, Glory” at the dad is a no-[nonsense] kind of guy. If awesome. Th is time we are defi nitely artist to perform with? HD: What is your writing style? end of shows, we do that some- he didn’t like the music he would say going to check out Ithaca. 16 The Ithacan Thursday, September 11, 2008 Thursday, September 11, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 17 Brewers and beer lovers unite at Ithaca Brewfest BY IAN HOLLIDAY tasting, and enjoyed listening to brewers talk SENIOR WRITER about their products. On the corner of Seneca and Tioga streets “My favorite beer at the festival was actu- in downtown Ithaca, people are piling onto the ally from a brewery in Horseheads, N.Y.,” she No. 13 bus at a rate rarely seen in car-obsessed said. “Th ey had this amazing pumpkin beer. I America. Taken out of context, the scene might learned about that and got to talk to the people be mistaken for the inauguration of a new bus who own the brewery, which was awesome.” route or a protest against the high cost of gaso- It was the number of breweries present at line, but it’s not. Th is is the bus to Brewfest. Brewfest that impressed Lockwood and his A brewfest is a gathering of craft brew- friend Steve Montross, of Tully, N.Y. ers off ering beer tastings in a festival setting. “Th ey all seem to want to show off their beer,” Ithaca Brewfest is hosted by the Ithaca Beer said Montross. “Th ey want to tell you about it.” Company and includes more than 30 brewers, Lockwood, Montross and other visitors to food, music, merchandise and the picturesque Brewfest were eager to listen. Two such visi- backdrop of Stewart Park on the shore of Ca- tors were Stephanie Egan ’06 and Ryan Engels yuga Lake. ’06, who came to Brewfest looking to learn Dan Mitchell, about craft brewing. the owner of Ithaca Check out photos Th e recently engaged couple purchased Beer, said he was in- from Brewfest at 70 acres of land in nearby Brooktondale in spired to start Ithaca www.theithacan.org/ July and is hoping to eventually grow hops, go/08brewfest Brewfest last year one of the most basic ingredients in brew- because so many other brewfests already ex- ing beer, either for local brewers or for their isted, and Ithaca didn’t have one. own use. For them, Brewfest is not only “For us, it’s all about the setting,” he said. a learning experience, but also an oppor- “It’s more than just coming down and drink- tunity to show their support for the local ing beer. You’ve got local food vendors, local brewing industry. bands; it’s a much nicer setting than a lot of “We try not to buy any beer from brew- places I’ve been.” eries that have commercials on TV because Th e bus to Brewfest is populated mostly by they’re wasting their money on advertising,” college students. Conversation is light, easy Engels said. and mostly about getting drunk. Of the breweries present, Delaware-based But for Mitchell, Brewfest isn’t about Dogfi sh Head was the star. Lockwood, Mon- drinking. It’s about tasting and appreciating tross, Egan and Engels all mentioned the the craftsmanship of beer. brewery’s booth, which had the longest line at “What we’re trying to do is educate the Cornell University student Mirjam Jasiak serves beer at the Dogfi sh Head brewery’s table at the festival for most of the day. consumer on what craft brewing is all about,” the second annual Ithaca Brewfest on Saturday. The event featured more than 30 breweries. Th e brewery off ered two popular beers. BRIAN STERN/THE ITHACAN he said. Th e fi rst one, Raison D’Extra, is a beer fl a- Still, Mitchell said many Brewfest visitors A brewer agrees to trade a pint of his beer to a “I don’t think you can help but be exposed vored with raisins that has an alcohol content misinterpret that message. He relies on event volunteer for a pulled-pork sandwich. to the craftsmanship here, that’s the whole of at least 18 percent. Th is attracted the drink- security, police and even his own staff to keep As the event wears on, the diff erence between way it’s set up,” he said. “Everybody’s talk- ers. Th e second is a beer called Chateau Jiahu, an eye out for people who have had too much. the drinking crowd and the tasting crowd be- ing about the beer. It’s not about, ‘I’m feel- which is a modern interpretation of an ancient Like most large outdoor festivals, Brewfest comes more obvious. But Brewfest visitor Doug ing buzzed from this one,’ or ‘I’ve already had Chinese recipe. Th is attracted the tasters. takes on a life and logic of its own after an hour Lockwood, a Cornell Dining employee who lives eight of these.’ It’s, ‘Th is one tastes good,’ ‘I like Th e two groups mingled peacefully in the or so. Th e people from the bus to Brewfest run in Ithaca, feels even those who come to Brewfest the fl avor of this one.’” line. Regardless of whether they had come for into each other periodically, smiling knowingly to get drunk leave with a better understanding of Senior Alyssa Zahler said she went to the the taste or for the alcohol content, they were — or drunkenly — at their shared experiences. craft beer. event with the intention of both drinking and all there for the beer. Café stays in the raw Restaurant provides a fresh mix of organic dishes for all diet types

BY HANNAH AGATSTON Wellness’ owner, said employees CONTRIBUTING WRITER work on preparing food for at least Imagine indulging in the deli- fi ve hours each day prior to opening. cacy of sushi without breaking the “We’re always doing the prep bank, counting carbs or fi dgeting work,” Brissette said. “We’ve had with chopsticks. Inside a small dim- cakes that take three or four hours lit vegan café just off Th e Commons, to make.” diners can order rice-less sushi, a No dish can be cooked above naturally blended Green Smooth- 115 degrees, making meals such ie or a taco salad for a delightful as spaghetti and “neat balls,” faux afternoon pick-me-up. meatballs made from sunflower Everything Wellness, located and pumpkin seeds, much more at 118 South Cayuga Street, is a complex than the traditional hidden treasure that makes it evi- meat counterpart. dent the raw food fad is not just Brissette said the “neat balls” for starving celebrities. Th is cozy must be dehydrated for four hours vegan restaurant — meaning no at raw temperature. meat, no dairy — uses entirely or- “Th e food still has a cooked con- ganic ingredients from local farm- sistency, but it’s done at a lower ers through GreenStar Cooperative temperature so that enzymes are Employee Amanda Jones prepares the ingredients for a Green Energy soup, which contains lettuce, and the Farmer’s Market. maintained,” Brissette said. avocado and green apple. Everything Wellness café began as a nutrition and dieting book store. DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN Everything Wellness ensures Th e soaked ingredients are that each ingredient is fresh and known as “living foods.” sources and animals. Th e café hopes suited her lifestyle. cause, Lapp said she does not neces- everything on the menu is made on Brissette has been a vegan for to prove that eating healthy and “We all share tips [left by cus- sarily promote the lifestyle choice to the premises, with the exception of 10 years and a vegetarian for 30. She helping the environment is not only tomers] here because we believe eat raw. the tortillas. Smoothies are made was originally drawn to the vegan attainable, but also mouthwatering that everyone is equally working as “You’re providing a good service with almond milk, which is soaked, and raw food diet because she want- and delicious. hard,” Jones said. “It’s not one wom- in that it is a place you can go to get blended and strained by the restau- ed to receive more nutrition from “You can live healthier, and you an for herself.” healthy food,” Lapp said, “but, I say rant’s employees. Unlike the res- plant-based foods. She said the raw don’t necessarily have to sacrifi ce,” She adheres to the vegan diet be- eat a variety of raw and cooked. It’s taurant’s neighboring pizza places, food movement also promotes emo- she said. “It’s a model that you can cause of her respect for animals, her better to eat your tomatoes cooked Everything Wellness off ers diners tional and physical well-being. eat well and you can enjoy it.” health and the environment. because they become more bioac- an ample amount of fruits and veg- “It makes a person much more Amanda Jones, an employee who Julia Lapp, assistant professor tive when heated.” gies — and more breathing room. aware of what they’re eating,” Bris- recently joined the Everything Well- of health promotion and physical Brissette said natural food leaves Th e restaurant has two menus, sette said. “What things have addi- ness staff , is a vegan and partially education, is a pescatarian, some- customers feeling energized. one with lunch and dinner items tives in them, what things don’t.” follows the raw food diet. one who eats fi sh but not other “People don’t have to be 100 per- and the other menu containing Brissette opened Everything “Being a vegan is the easiest way animal meat. Lapp said she has ex- cent raw to benefi t from the café,” items from the juice bar. Th e dinner Wellness to promote the raw move- to be an activist,” Jones said. “It’s perimented with a number of diets she said. menu diff ers daily with specials pre- ment, which she also describes as pretty wild.” throughout the years and feels best pared the previous day. a “peace movement” because of its Jones started working at the eating dairy and fi sh. While she Check out Everything Wellness Ashtarra Brissette, Everything stance against misusing natural re- quaint vegan café because the job appreciates Everything Wellness’ online at www.everythingwellness.net. 18 The Ithacan ACCENT Thursday, September 11, 2008 single Producers overemphasize adolescent struggles Tracks we’ve BY VICTORIA SPADACCINI got on repeat CONTRIBUTING WRITER file In an attempt to recreate the time- ‘DON’T LET ME FALL’ less ’80s sensation “Th e Breakfast Lenka Club,” the recently released docu- Quirky strings and a light melody mentary “American Teen” falls short make this Australian vocalist’s of anything remotely classic. A 95- atmospheric voice shine on this minute version of what could be an catchy tune. episode of MTV’s “True Life,” the fi lm ‘DOWN FROM THE SKY’ follows the paths of fi ve archetypal Trivium teenagers trying to make the most of By fusing the sounds of metalcore their last year of high and progressive rock, this Orlando- school. It seems as based group has formed a signa- if director Nanette FILM ture sound that has matured since Burstein wrote the REVIEW the band’s 2003 debut. “American story before fi lming Teen” ‘WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON’ this so-called docu- 57th and Amos Lee mentary, only rein- Irving Pro- The Philadelphia singer-songwriter forcing stereotypes ductions channels Neil Young in his new and jam-packing Our rating: single. His bittersweet voice is the ★ perfect combination of romantic drama in an eff ort to folk and earthy neo-soul. create mass appeal. COMPILED BY RYAN BRYANT It’s a hard-knock life for high school seniors in Warsaw, Ind., but by Central character Megan Krizmanich is the source of most of the drama that unfolds in the predictable high school the closing credits, all discover who Accent’s Oldie But Goodie documentary “American Teen” — and the queen bee’s antics go way past the classic prank phone call. they are and what they want through COURTESY OF 57TH AND IRVING PRODUCTIONS ‘BEAUTIFUL DAY’ a recycled Hollywood synopsis. U2 Burstein fails to fi nd dimension in the of studying fi lmmaking in California Arguably, her abrasiveness stems from female counterpart. Th e emotional The Irish icons brought a new characters who fi t perfectly into their are reined in by her manic-depressive an inner struggle as she grapples with cartoon scenes pop up unexpectedly sound to their expansive discogra- given labels. mother who actually tells her, “You’re family tragedy and anticipates accep- throughout the fi lm and give it a mild- phy with 2000’s “All That You Can’t Leave Behind.” The album’s fi rst Appropriately titled, this fl ick not that special.” tance to Notre Dame. In the fi lm’s fi nal ly strange edge, to conceivably expand single was an anthem of hope. would give foreigners (or today’s gen- Between the love and hate comes minutes, producers again try way too the audience’s waning attention span. —RYAN BRYANT eration of parents) an inside look at Mitch, the “popular guy” who sweeps hard, this time through their attempts It doesn’t work. the lifestyles of the teen generation: Hannah off her feet with his nice-guy to show a glimpse of humanity inside Th e most exaggerated scene oc- the documentary’s poster children are appeal. Th rough what seems like an- Megan’s tough exterior. Th e eff ort fails curs in a character montage as all the pressured, lost and often under the other producing tactic, the two most hopelessly, especially since the mean- teenagers lie on their beds with their infl uence of friends, family and illegal disparate characters conveniently be- girl stereotype was played up for 80 best pondering faces on, gazing up- quickies substances. However, considering the gin to date. Th eir social diff erences minutes prior. ward as a gloomy tune faintly plays in target audience is American teenag- bring the relationship to a disastrous An unexpected element is the the background. ers, the movie delivers what the audi- end, in the form of possibly the worst use of animation to heighten inner “American Teen” is bland and ence already knows: Parents can be breakup strategy ever. turmoil. Jacob, a band geek with a hollow. Teenagers of today and yes- mean, kids can be cruel and when the Also an obvious production ef- painful lack of self-esteem and an teryear have seen this before in the- going gets tough, there is always sex fort is the portrayal of Megan, the even more painful face full of acne, aters and lived through it fi rsthand, and alcohol. token attractive, affl uent and intel- wishes out loud that life were “more yet the real-life version may shed Th e main character is self- ligent mean girl. A carbon copy of like a video game so he could always more insight. proclaimed outcast Hannah, the artsy Rachel McAdam’s queen-bee char- get the girl.” As these words resonate, rebel stifl ed by the conservative town acter in 2004’s “Mean Girls,” Megan a virtual Jacob appears in Zelda-like “American Teen” was written and in which she grew up. Her dreams exemplifi es how vicious girls can be. attire, locking lips with a brace-faced directed by Nanette Burstein. COURTESY OF TELARC RECORDS “EMPHASIS! (ON PARENTHESIS)” Stanton Moore Trio The Academy goes back to school Telarc Records Upbeat rhythms and catchy riffs on this funk/jazz fusion are sure to get you groovin’. Pop group fuses grown-up sound with youthful lyrics BY MELANIE SHERMAN drawn from trials and tribulations the band mem- CONTRIBUTING WRITER bers experienced in high school — bring a strong “Fast Times at Barrington High,” from Th e sense of honesty and raw emotion. Academy Is … , is the ultimate soundtrack to a Th e recently released single “About a Girl” summer. Th e band’s third album could surprise showcases the band members’ clever, no-holds- longtime fans who may have expected something barred approach to baring their souls. Its contra- similar to the band’s other records, but a stylistic dictory lyrics will catch both the longtime fan and change will please those open-eared enough to the skeptic new listener off guard, and remind hear it. them how invaluable the lyrics are. “Summer Th e incredibly distinct ALBUM Hair” is the token summer anthem and a must- COURTESY OF BABYGRANDE RECORDS sound on the group’s debut have addition to any road-trip playlist. COURTESY OF BEAT THE WORLD RECORDS REVIEW record, “Almost Here,” made The Academy “Th e Test” showcases the band’s obvious de- “PRO TOOLS” it diffi cult for listeners or Is ... parture in genre, from moody tones with light Gza critics to categorize them. “Fast Times at vocals to a more mainstream sound similar to Fall Babygrande Records Warhols balk on latest Barrington High” The Wu-Tang Clan pioneer’s It sounded as though each Out Boy. “Rumored Nights” is reminiscent of the Fueled by Ramen latest album is a testament to song could have been writ- sound loyal fans are used to, with Beckett’s silky BY HANNAH AGATSTON Our rating: his nickname, “Genius.” Swift CONTRIBUTING WRITER ten by a diff erent band. Th e vocals in balance with the song’s edginess. penmanship and well-produced ★★★1/2 beats lead the rapper to Eleven years after the band’s rise to fame, the Port- singles “Checkmarks” and Th ough the shift in sound is buzzworthy, fans another classic. land, Ore.-based Dandy Warhols released its eighth “Th e Phrase Th at Pays” established a sterling fi rst may be torn between going with the fl ow or stay- album, “Earth to the Dandy Warhols,” on Aug. 18. It impression for Th e Academy Is … . Through its ing rooted in the past. Th ey may also wonder if the is the group’s fi rst record since breaking away from sophomore eff ort, “Santi,” the band took on dark- shift comes from record-label pressure. Regardless, Capitol Records, and the band members claim they er tones, such as those in “Same Blood,” yet man- Th e Academy Is ... has again delivered ingenious are now calling all the shots. aged to simultaneously keep it light with the beats music worth listening to. Unfortunately, the new al- in “Neighbors.” bum is stale and unoriginal. Th e ALBUM “Fast Times” marks an obvious eff ort by the song “Th e Legend of the Outlaw REVIEW band to take a step away from what has become Truckers” is eerily reminiscent Dandy Warhols its norm. In working with producers Sam Hol- “Earth to the of Modest Mouse, and “Valerie Dandy Warhols” lander and Dave Katz (Gym Class Heroes, Boys Yum” is so repetitive that listening Beat the World Like Girls), the band has developed an alternative to the entire song is enough to let Records sound. Catchy beats and lyrics take the listener COURTESY OF NONESUCH RECORDS any loyal Dandy Warhols fan lose Our rating: back to high school — to carefree drives to no- “ATTACK AND RELEASE” faith in the once-innovative band. ★1/2 where with the windows down. The Black Keys In a midst of clamor and clash Th e one constant throughout the record is Nonesuch Records there is one silver lining. “Mis Amigos” off ers a last ray lead singer William Beckett’s primitive-sounding The southern rock duo’s fi fth stu- of hope that maybe the Warhols can redeem them- voice. No matter how catchy the song, Beckett’s dio album is being dubbed some of the band’s best material yet. selves after this great defeat. talent makes it distinct from the products of other The record’s eerie, intense feel is Maybe the band should have reconsidered the split indie-rock bands. His voice stands out from oth- a direct result of producer Brian from Capitol. “Earth to the Dandy Warhols” is a disap- ers on the scene, in that his legitimate vocal chops “Danger Mouse” Burton’s efforts. pointment for fans who have jammed out to hits such create the originality fans now expect from the COMPILED BY JULIAN WILLIAMS as “Bohemian Like You” or “Godless” in the past. Chicago-based band. Once again, the lyrics — COURTESY OF FUELED BY RAMEN Thursday, September 11, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 19 TICKET Allen displays fi lmmaking genius with ‘Vicky’  STUB  Th e movie-industry master defi es convention to capture human emotion VALID FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

BY JULISSA TREVIÑO CINEMAPOLIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Commons 277–6115 Iconic fi lm director and writer Woody Allen leaves a strong impres- ELEGY sion with “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” a 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and force of spontaneity and intelligence. Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. Starring Javier Bardem, Scar- Wednesday matinee 5 p.m. lett Johansson (in her third proj- ect with Allen), Rebecca Hall and HAMLET 2 ★★★ Penelope Cruz, the fi lm takes an 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and interesting look at people’s in- Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. ability to commit to love or pas- Wednesday matinee 5 p.m. sion. Th e fi lm is a realistic view of relationships — complicated yet FALL CREEK simple. It is a story of human sexual PICTURES passions, unsteady relationships 1201 N. Tioga St. 272–1256 and content for an average life. FILM THE LAST MISTRESS “Vicky Cristi- REVIEW 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and na Barcelona” fol- “Vicky Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. lows two young Cristina friends, Vicky Barcelona” MAN ON WIRE (Hall) and Cris- Mediapro 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and Our rating: tina (Johansson), Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. ★★★★ Penelope Cruz gives an intensely real performance as the irrational Maria Elena in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” Woody on a summer va- Allen’s latest masterpiece. The fi lm relies on rich visuals to deliver a meaningful and sensual depiction of life. cation in Barce- COURTESY OF MEDIAPRO TELL NO ONE lona. When the two meet an at- 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and tractive but emotionally unstable character is not the emotionally open ies the passion and love captured and delivers more to audiences Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. artist, Juan Antonio (Bardem), or sensitive type — he asks both in the story. Shot entirely in Spain than just on-screen action. Allen both develop feelings for him. Vicky and Cristina to sleep with (Oviedo, Barcelona and Aviles), kept close camera shots of the REGAL STADIUM 14 With the return of Juan’s neurot- him the fi rst time they meet. But the the setting is picturesque. Allen characters while shooting the sex Pyramid Mall 266-7960 ic and disturbed ex-wife, Maria way in which Bardem plays an aloof, tends to shoot mostly close-ups scenes, choosing to not show too Elena (Cruz), the film takes on a and arguably self-destructive, lover of the characters, often using dif- much physical sexuality. By doing BANGKOK DANGEROUS new direction. is incredible. ferent focal points, and thus creat- so, Allen actually pulls off a more 2:50 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m., The actors’ performances are Cruz’s character, the jealous, ing blurry images — a stylistically sensual, meaningful film than it 10:25 p.m. one of the film’s key elements and borderline insane Maria, is a sur- stunning way to draw attention to would have been otherwise. It elevate it to perfection. Vicky, prising presence in the fi lm. Cruz the appearance and dialogue of the is one that shows the emotional BURN AFTER READING Cristina, Juan and Maria are truly gives an intense performance, characters in focus. connections between characters. 1:50 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:40 p.m., unique characters that can only be which is a perfect additive to the Even the crisp narration The movie has no definite plot 5:40 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 10 described as real. None of them realism of the fi lm. Th e chemis- of details throughout, which — it resembles a documentary of p.m., 10:30 p.m. really know what they want out try between the four characters occurs mainly in the beginning what it would be like to spend a of life. is undeniable. of the film, seems to suit the few months with a friend in Bar- DEATH RACE ★★ Vicky is an uptight soon-to-be- The elements of the film would development of the characters and celona. It is the idea of life itself, 7:45 p.m., 10:15 p.m. wife, and Cristina is a free-spirited not have blended so well had the their emotions. Even artistically, if life were filled with vivid scenes soul fi nding her place in the world. movie been based on plot. Fortu- Allen’s vision and emphasis on of stunning architecture, light- THE HOUSE BUNNY ★★★ So diff erent, and yet so comple- nately, Allen focuses less on events creative aspects are not overpow- ing and people. “Vicky Cristina 2:10 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:20 p.m., mentary, both are masterfully por- and much more on dialogue, cre- ering — never is there a sense Barcelona” is a beautiful and 9:50 p.m. trayed by Hall and Johansson. ating beautiful and sad words to of pretension. inspired approach to the uncer- Bardem, the exceptionally tal- fit the mood. But, there is much Though critics have comment- tainty of reality. MAMMA MIA! ented actor from “No Country for more to be said about the scenery ed on the “sexy kiss” between Cruz 1 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Old Men” and “Love in the Time and cinematography. and Johansson, Allen managed to “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” 9:10 p.m. of Cholera,” shows his dexterity in Allen chooses warm colors to make a film filled with passion, was written and directed by “Vicky,” adding depth to Juan. His dominate the fi lm, which embod- sex and love that remains clean Woody Allen. PINEAPPLE EXPRESS 1:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m.

RIGHTEOUS TO KILL 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., ‘Entourage’ gets darker and dirtier in season premiere 9:40 p.m.

BY WYATT CAIN separation is not. In a show that has devel- TRAITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER oped around strong bonds of friendship and 1:20 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:40 p.m., If its fi rst episode, “Fantasy Land,” which male camaraderie, it seems strange to see the 9:20 p.m. aired Sunday, is any indication, Entourage’s fi fth entourage scattered across the globe. Th ough season will be veering off its beaten track and ex- they do reunite before the end of the episode, TROPIC THUNDER ploring new styles and storylines. Th e premiere their initial separation may indicate the char- 2:30 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:40 p.m., suggests the HBO series is evolving in terms acters’ individual storylines will play more 10:10 p.m. of tone and character development. New ap- signifi cant roles this season. proaches, coupled with the show’s characteristic And, of course, “Entourage” just wouldn’t be TYLER PERRY’S THE FAMILY THAT charm and humor, could produce the sharpest the same without Vince’s high-powered, high- PREYS season yet. strung agent, Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven). From 1:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:50 p.m., Th anks to the writers’ the moment he enters the screen, Piven’s per- 9:30 p.m. strike of 2007, fans had to TELEVISION formance takes over. After his fi rst appearance wait a whole year to learn REVIEW in the episode, it becomes apparent that Ari has VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA what became of actor Vince “Fantasy Land” lost none of his hilarious intensity. ★★★★ Entourage, Season 2 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:25 p.m. Chase (Adrian Grenier) Five Season fi ve could make for a much darker after his dream fi lm proj- HBO “Entourage” — never before in the series’s run ect bombed at the Cannes Our rating: has Vince’s career looked so grim. Th ough he THE WOMEN Film Festival. Th is season ★★★½ eventually agrees to leave his island paradise and 2:40 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 7:50 p.m., opens with a segment of reclaim his name in the real world, Vince has yet 10:20 p.m. “At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper,” in which to shake the gloomy sense of defeat that hangs From left, Jerry Ferrara, Adrian Grenier and Jer- critics dub Vince’s project one of the year’s worst over him. Th e true driving force behind this sea- emy Piven return as key players in an “Entourage” movies. Th eir scathing criticism sets a tone of son is going to be Vince’s fi ght to gain back what that’s grittier and more convoluted than ever. CORNELL CINEMA failure and regret for the episode. COURTESY OF HBO he’s lost. 104 Willard Straight Hall After watching the review, Vince’s best But fear not — a rougher, grittier “Entourage” For information and showtimes, friend and manager, Eric “E” Murphy (Kevin Con- an approach viewers have seen him take in can still be fun. Th is notion is driven home by the call 255-3522 or visit nolly), voices guilt over the fi lm’s failure to Vince’s previous seasons. While Drama and E remain episode’s delightful conclusion, in which Johnny http://www-cinema.slife.cornell.edu. brother, Johnny “Drama” Chase (Kevin Dillon). in Los Angeles, Vince and the crew’s fourth and his golf club infl ict some serious property Th ough it’s laced with classic “Entourage” humor, member, Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), escape to a veri- damage on an enemy’s car. As they watch Drama OUR RATINGS the scene is surprisingly troubling and feels un- table Mexican paradise where they can drown smash a windshield with a familiar anarchic glee, characteristically somber. Th e subtle complexity their sorrows in tequila, jet skis and scores of fans can rest assured: No matter what’s in store Excellent ★★★★ of the scene shows an intriguing tonal departure luscious Mexicans. for the boys from Queens, it’s going to be wild. Good ★★★ from the humor of past seasons. While the scenes of illustrious partying Fair ★★ Vince copes with failure by running away, are standard fare for “Entourage,” the group’s “Entourage” airs at 10 p.m. Sundays on HBO. Poor ★ 20 The Ithacan CLASSIFIED Thursday, September 11, 2008

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Senior LEADING quarterback Dan Juvan aims for one last stellar season the CHARGE

From left, Lycoming College defensive linemen Matthew Licci and Ted Geurds attempt to tackle senior quarterback Dan Juvan. ALLISON WASSINK/THE ITHACAN

BY BRYAN SHAY “What I took from Josh was his His fi rst season as the Bombers’ the Bombers to a 7–3 record. In his Bomber. More notably, in 2007, Juvan STAFF WRITER composure and his demeanor in the starting quarterback was successful sophomore season, Juvan threw for 12 set a school record with four 300-yard Arm strength has been the asset huddle,” Juvan said. right from the get-go. In his fi rst start touchdowns on 1,852 total yards, and passing eff orts. He threw for more most associated with senior quar- He said Felicetti really helped him as a Bomber, Juvan lit up the Hunting- his 131.19 quarterback rating was the than 300 yards in games against Ly- terback Dan Juvan throughout his transition from the wing-T off ense he don College Hawks for three passing second highest for a fi rst-year starting coming, Springfi eld College, SUNY- career. As the 2008 season rolls in, ran in high school to the West Coast touchdowns and 303 passing yards, a quarterback at the college. Cortland and a career-topping 318 the 6-foot-3-inch, 201-pound quar- off ense the Bombers run. Juvan opened his second season yards against No. 1 Mount Union in terback continues to launch balls Juvan fi nished his freshman sea- as the Blue and Gold’s starter with last year’s playoff loss. His passing ef- downfi eld, starting for his third and son having completed 57 percent of “I saw myself being a stellar performance against the fort versus Mount Union set a Bomb- fi nal year under center. his passes with one touchdown pass, Lycoming College Warriors. Th e er postseason record. Before ever stepping foot inside while throwing just one interception. a Bomber from quarterback threw for 309 yards, After the Blue and Gold started Butterfi eld Stadium, Juvan started With the graduation of Felicetti in opening the season with a win the 2007 campaign at a dismal 2– 2 playing football at Dobbs Ferry High 2006, Juvan knew the starting job was against Lycoming. It was an impres- overall and 0–2 in the Empire 8, Ju- School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. In his within his reach. day one.” sive start to a season that would see van shifted into second gear, leading time at Dobbs Ferry, Juvan was part Th e battle for the starting po- Juvan break several of the Bombers’ the Bombers to wins in their fi nal of two state-title teams. During his sition during the 2006 preseason —Dan Juvan off ensive records. six regular-season games to earn an senior year, Juvan started as quarter- camp left Juvan as the fi rst quar- In last season’s win versus SUNY- at-large bid to the NCAA Division back and was all-league, all-section, terback on the depth chart for the game the college won 31–12. Brockport, Juvan completed an 88- III playoff s. During the fi nal four all-state and the MVP of the state upcoming season after beating out Juvan continued to be successful yard touchdown pass to then-junior regular season games, Juvan posted championship game. Tayer Ashkar ’07 and then-freshman throughout the 2006 season, earning wide receiver Kyle Crandall, the a 191.9 quarterback rating in which James Lindsey, the athletic di- Brian Grastorf for the job. Empire 8 all-star honors after leading longest touchdown pass ever by a he threw for 1,228 total yards. rector at Dobbs Ferry, said Juvan When the 2007 season was fi n- has progressed a long way since his ished, Juvan had passed for 2,303 days in high school. Most notably, yards and had thrown 24 touchdowns Juvan has put on signifi cant mus- in 11 games, earning him the title of cle since coming to play for Ithaca the nation’s 10th leading passer in College in 2005. Division III. “If he were that size in high school, Senior tight end and captain Brian he could have played defensive line,” Weverbergh has been catching passes Lindsey said. from Juvan since their freshman year. Th ough Division I-AA schools He said he has been impressed with like Fordham University, Stony Brook the way Juvan has improved in com- University and SUNY-Albany recruit- posing himself as a quarterback. ed him, Juvan said Ithaca was the best “I have been in the huddle with fi t for him. him since freshman year,” Wever- “Ithaca was unique, and there bergh said. “He used to be more is just a winning tradition here,” Ju- quiet and reserved. Now he is the van said. “It seemed like the easiest general of the off ense. He knows transition for me from high school how to look down and dig deep.” to here.” As the start of the 2008 season sets Juvan said he got along well with in, Juvan starts his fourth and fi nal the Bomber players while on his re- year as a Bomber ranking at the top of cruiting trip to the college. He said the college’s all-time leader boards. He division was not really a factor. is fourth in career passing, second in “I saw myself being a Bomber from season passing, fourth in career total day one,” Juvan said. off ense and second in season total of- In his freshman season, Juvan saw fense. However, the record books are limited action in seven games for the not the fi rst thing on Juvan’s mind. Bombers as the backup to the college’s “Records are just a number,” Ju- all-time leading passer Josh Felicetti van said. “Th e only record I really ’06. Juvan said it was a positive learn- Senior quarterback Dan Juvan sets his eyes downfi eld as he is swarmed by the Lycoming defense. Last season, want to be associated with is be- ing experience playing behind a top- the Bombers’ quarterback set a school record for longest touchdown with an 88-yard scoring pass. ing the quarterback who took us to notch quarterback like Felicetti. ALLISON WASSINK/THE ITHACAN a championship.” 24 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, September 11, 2008 Blue and Gold to take 1–0 record on the road Football team going for second win of the season at King’s College on Saturday BY BRIAN HOTCHKISS favored Randolph-Macon College STAFF WRITER on Saturday with gains of 27, 39 Bomber nation let out a collec- and 45 yards for a career high to- tive, yet uneasy, sigh of relief last tal of 192. Saturday, as the fi nal seconds ticked Th e Monarch’s 34–13 victory off the Butterfi eld Stadium score- over Randolph-Macon was spear- board. Th ought to be heavily fa- headed by their dominant off ensive vored against rebuilding Lycoming attack that gained 323 totals yards College, Head Coach Mike Welch to the Yellow Jacket’s 169. and his team clung to a one-point Last season, however, Scalice lead in the game’s waning minutes and fellow senior linebacker John under dreary, overcast skies. Scanlon each had 10 tackles and While a dramatic, diving in- held Jones to less than 100 total terception by senior cornerback yards. Th en sophomore defensive Jason Chier ended the Warriors’ end Adam Drescher was a notice- final drive and their upset bid, it able force with eight tackles and a did little to ease the anxiety of un- blocked extra-point attempt. fulfilled expectations. Senior nose guard Kyle Scharles Th is Saturday, the football team said the Bombers can look forward to boards the busses for Wilkes-Barre, a strong weekend, even after a disap- Pa., to square off against the Mon- pointing showing against Lycoming. archs of King’s College. Despite car- “With their quarterback return- rying a 1–0 record, the Bombers ing, they’ll be able to spread the ball look to bolster their confi dence be- out a lot,” Scharles said. “But we fore beginning their in-conference need to take a step forward and see schedule against Hartwick College last week as a wake-up call.” the following weekend. King’s College, in its 16th sea- Off ensively, the Blue and Gold son with Head Coach Rich Manello fi nd themselves searching for silver at the helm, hopes for redemption linings after producing a paltry 266 against the South Hill squad this yards against an unaggressive Ly- weekend. In their seven meetings coming defense. Despite spectacu- since Monarch football earned re- lar grabs from the hands of sopho- instatement in 1993, Ithaca is 7–0, more receiver Th omas Vossler, beating King’s by a combined total senior quarterback Dan Juvan com- From left, senior captain and linebacker Matt Scalice makes a diving tackle on Lycoming College sophomore of 217–56. pleted only 46 percent of his passes running back Josh Kleinfelter in the Bombers’ 17–16 win over the Warriors Saturday at Butterfi eld Stadium. Manello sees their matchup and frequently looked tentative in a ALLISON WASSINK/THE ITHACAN against the South Hill squad as an sturdy pocket. opportunity to build on an already Preseason, second team All- said he and his teammates on of- Defensively, Chier and company fensive Player of the Week on Mon- promising season. American selection at tight end, se- fense gained necessary perspective are confi dently eyeing King’s Col- day for his two interceptions and “We opened the stadium last nior Brian Weverbergh caught four and a new, insistent attitude from lege with memories of last year’s what proved to be the game-win- week with a great performance.” passes for 59 yards, but he was not last week’s squeaker. 29–16 victory. Last year, the Bing- ning blocked extra-point attempt Manello said. “It’s a great improve- a consistent threat in the aerial at- “Th ere always needs to be a sense hamton native nabbed two inter- against Lycoming. ment over last season, and we hope tack. A committee of running backs of urgency,” said Rodovick. “We, as a ceptions against returning starter Senior captain and linebacker we can continue it next week.” mustered 128 total yards but did not team, need to push harder in prac- Olayinka Soda and scored his fi rst Matt Scalice will have a busy day At 1 p.m. Saturday, a refocused, establish a featured favorite among tice to be ready to play on Tuesday, career touchdown on a 75-yard wrapping up the Monarch’s senior resolute Ithaca team will take to the the four. Wednesday and Th ursday — not punt return. tailback Jeramia Jones. The nim- freshly resurfaced Betzler Field in Junior center Mark Rodovick just on Saturday.” Chier was named Empire 8 De- ble Jones busted through against Wilkes-Barre, Pa. New goals for a new year

BY ZAK FAILLA help lead the team back to the promised land. STAFF WRITER “Jason Kaufman has really stepped forward as After losing in the fi rst round of the Empire a leader, and the other seniors, John Tarson and 8 tournament for fi ve straight years, the men’s Matt Radley, are contributing leadership,” Oden- soccer team thought they had experienced dis- bach said. “Junior Chris Havis has also stepped appointment. Th en they failed to make the tour- up as a leader.” nament altogether last year. Alongside the strong leadership of the upper- Coming off one of their most disheartening classmen, the team is counting on a few fresh- fi nishes in years, the Bombers are looking to re- men to contribute signifi cant playing time and to establish themselves as a force in the conference. solidify the holes left by outgoing seniors. Last season, the South Hill squad fi nished “One freshman, [center fullback] Matt An- 10–6–1 and had a .500 record in the Empire 8, thony, has replaced [Matt Peckham’s ’08] posi- going 3–3–1 in the conference. tion as one of the central defenders on our team.” Not only did the team not make the tourna- Movassaghi said. “We are confi dent that he will ment, they were defeated 1–0 by St. John Fisher be able to step in and contribute immediately.” College in the quarterfi nals of the Eastern Col- Standing in the South Hill squad’s way will lege Athletic Conference tournament. be defending conference champion Stevens In- Junior forward Ata Movassaghi said that stitute of Technology and rival SUNY-Cortland. the maturity and unity the team gained last Th e Ducks of Stevens Tech have assembled an- season will ultimately help. other strong team as they try to defend their title, “We are coming off a dis- NEXT UP and the Red Dragons of Cortland always bring appointing fi nish last year Ithaca’s next their best when they play the Bombers. after not making our confer- game is at “Cortland is always a game we look forward ence tournament,” he said. 12:30 p.m. to,” Radley said. “And Stevens Tech will always From left, sophomore forward Zach Keller tries to dribble past sophomore midfi elder Craig Angel- “Our entire group has ma- Saturday give you a run for your money. So I think that’s against Hamil- son at practice Friday at Upper Terrace Field. The soccer team is currently 3–0 on the season. tured and developed a re- ton College in another game we’re all looking forward to.” SARAH GANZHORN/THE ITHACAN newed focus toward being Clinton, N.Y. Odenbach agreed that Stevens will be the more focused this season. The Bombers most diffi cult hurdle for his team to overcome. streaks in the pivotal middle games of the sea- the conference favorite and win in the Empire 8 We also want to keep our lost to Hamil- “Stevens Tech will be the greatest challenge,” son. Th is season they are relying on their mental championship, the captains know that maintain- momentum heading into the ton 1–0 last he said. “Th ey are the defending champions of strength and the maturation and depth of a vet- ing their teammates’ positive spirits will be vital. conference tournament.” year. the conference and appear to be fi elding another eran team to prevent such an occurrence. “In order to be successful as a team we just Senior co-captains goal strong team.” “We have most of the same guys back, and we need to continue with our positive attitudes,” keeper Andy Wilhelm and forward Kurt Oden- In order to overcome these potential chal- know each other pretty well,” Radley said. “Every- Odenbach said. “Our losses last year stemmed bach are expected to lead the team that is looking lenges, the Bombers will need to maintain their one on the team can step in and play just as well from a lack of this, but everyone seems to be on to reverse its bad fortunes from a year ago. Th ey intensity. Th e team has been prone to losing its as the other guy.” the same page this year, so I would not expect a will depend on their fellow upperclassmen to focus and as a result has suff ered several losing If the team hopes to overcome Stevens as season as disappointing as the last one.” Thursday, September 11, 2008 SPORTS The Ithacan 25 Experience leads the way Top runners return to the trails for Blue and Gold

BY ANDREW WEISER Bill Ware said. “That’s what we son, junior Melanie McCormick CONTRIBUTING WRITER worked on, and we worked on it received all-region honors, junior After capping off last season with in practice, running together and Amanda Boccio earned all-con- a 20th-place fi nish at the NCAA helping each other.” ference recognition, and freshman Championships, the women’s cross For some runners, the close- Alissa Kersey won the Empire 8 country team is looking to pick up ness of the team goes beyond the Rookie of the Year Award. Fresh- right where it left off . Returning six race course. man Heidi Baumbach, in her fi rst of its seven best runners, including “It’s like a second family for me,” collegiate event, fi nished third be- senior co–captain Lindsey Nadols- Butler said. “It’s one of the closest hind McCormick, further demon- ki, the 2007 Empire 8 Runner of the teams that I know.” strating the depth of this team. Year, this is a solid team through Th e majority of the runners are “I don’t think that the seniors and through. underclassmen, which means the play any stronger a part than the Last Saturday the team dem- team will have to rely on its veteran juniors or the freshmen, or sopho- onstrated just how dominant it leadership throughout the year. mores,” Nadolski said. “Everybody is, finishing in first place at the “We look to our seniors and needs to pull their own weight.” first competi- captains, grad student and senior With the team ranked second tive meet of STAT CHECK leadership,” Ware said. in the NCAA Atlantic Region poll the season, the The Bombers Both Nadolski and Currier taken by the U.S. Track & Field and Oneonta Early topped the rank- earned all-conference, all-state and Cross Country Coaches Associa- Bird Invita- ings in Monday’s all-region honors for the third con- tion, the team has its eyes set on New York State tional. With an Collegiate Track secutive season. its toughest opponent, fi rst-place 18-point mar- Conference poll After three years of being one SUNY-Geneseo. gin of victory, with four of the top runners on the team, “[Competing against] Geneseo the team fin- fi rst-place votes. Nadolski will now take over duties has really helped us push ourselves ished with sev- as captain. a little more,” Nadolski said. “It’s en in the top 10, including junior “I feel I have a little more re- nice to have good competition.” Melanie McCormick who finished sponsibility this year,” Nadolski After fi nishing the last two second overall. said. “I’m really excited to see what’s seasons with high rankings at the Th e Bombers draw their guid- possible this season.” NCAA Championships, the Bomb- ance from a formidable four- As co-captain, Butler is familiar ers are looking to improve even some of upperclassmen. Senior with Nadolski’s style, something further this season. co-captains Mary Beth Butler and the pair thinks should help lead the “Over the years we’ve defi nitely Nadolski, classmate Kasey Cur- team. Th e two have run together learned that it’s not just some ex- rier and returning graduate stu- throughout their careers and both tra-exciting thing that happens at dent Courtney Gallagher lead have majors in the Roy H. Park the end of the season,” Nadolski the charge. School of Communications. said. “We go and we’re a competi- Practice routines range from fl at “We’ve been running together tive force there.” runs in Ithaca to training at But- since freshman year, so we know With established juniors and termilk Falls. Th e amount of time each other pretty well — she’s a seniors, and developing under- spent practicing contributes to how Parkie too,” Butler said. classmen, look for these women tight-knit this team is and how it is To complete the team is a dy- to continue running hard and to able to excel in competition. namic supporting lineup featuring win their second competition, the Sophomore Krissy Majkowski crosses the fi nish line for the Blue and Gold “[Teamwork] is very important, several runners who have already Oswego Invitational, Saturday in on Aug. 30 during the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run. that’s how we win,” Head Coach shown they can perform. Last sea- Oswego, N.Y. COURTESY OF TIM MCKINNEY Volleyball team confi dent with its on-court abilities

BY KRISTIN PELLETTIER Despite the loss, the team showed a strong CONTRIBUTING WRITER positive attitude and lively team chemistry. Th e gym was fi lled with tension, both for “Having team chemistry defi nitely helps,” the players and fans, as the Bombers took on Head Coach Janet Donovan said. “We ended New York University in a tiebreaker fi fth set to up coming back and winning a fi ve-game determine who would earn third place at the match against Hamilton [College] on Friday Bomber Invitational on Sept. 6. night because of it. It’s important for the girls Even fi ghting for third, the team never gave to know they can rely on each other.” up hope and never let a ball drop without a After losing fi ve seniors in 2007, the team is body landing a second behind it. Th roughout now highlighted by its underclassmen. While the tournament it was clear the team never the younger players have proven their talent, lost one thing: pure heart. they are still adjusting to playing at the colle- However, the fi fth set end- NEXT UP giate level, D’Errico said. ed with a devastating score Ithaca will play “Our team has great chemistry, but the ex- of 17–15 to give NYU third in the Roch- perience we graduated does not get replaced ester Institute place and the Blue and overnight,” she said. “Our goal as a team is of Technology Gold fourth. Tournament at to play with more consistency, communica- Th eir 5–3 overall record 6 p.m. tion, aggressiveness and confi dence because is an understatement of how tomorrow in there is no doubt the potential is there. With well the team has played. Rochester, N.Y. each match, win or lose, the team learns Th ough the Bombers are more lessons in preparation for the Empire 8 riding a two-game losing streak, they have conference games.” fought hard and played well in every match. After graduating, Amanda Hubbard ’08 has After fi nishing last season with a 30–9 re- made a new addition to the coaching staff and cord, the team has its sights set high for this her experience is benefi tting the team. fall. Th e Blue and Gold started the season off Hubbard said she feels part of her role is to on a strong note going 3–1 at the Greyhound keep the seniors and juniors going in terms of Premiere Tournament at Moravian College leadership and to help them understand their in August. roles on and off the court. Th is will ultimately Despite home-court advantage in last contribute to the overall morale of the team, weekend’s Bomber Invitational in the Ben Junior Francine Nikas spikes the ball over SUNY-Oneonta senior Denise Hardy on Friday at the which is being led by co-captains D’Errico and Light Gymnasium, the team did not fare as Bomber Invitational in the Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers won in three sets for the win. junior Corinna Doctor. well as they had on the road, going 2–2 and ALYSSA FRIEDBERG/THE ITHACAN “It really comes down to confi dence,” fi nishing fourth overall. D’Errico said. “It is expecting to win every time Th e loss was the South Hill squad’s second experienced in that match, and to fi nish the match by scores of 24–26 and 22–25, but those you take the court, playing like champions for in the tournament after falling to Widener sets when we have an opportunity to do so.” were the only wins the Blue and Gold could every point and not fearing our opponents. University early in the day. Th e match against the Violets was close take against NYU. We control our own destiny on our side of “NYU was defi nitely a strong opponent,” throughout and aside from a 25–13 loss in the Senior Jen Heberton led the team with the court, and when our team completes each senior captain Brianna D’Errico said. “How- third set, the Blue and Gold never lost by more 15 kills and on the defensive side of the ball, match, I hope we will walk off the court saying ever, the challenge ahead for our team is to than three points in any other set. sophomore Taylor Horton led the team with we gave 200 percent. Not just for ourselves but minimize the rollercoaster-type play that was Ithaca won the fi rst and fourth sets of the 19 digs. more importantly our team.” 26 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, September 11, 2008 Strength throughout Women’s tennis team will rely on a solid lineup to attempt a repeat as conference champs

BY CORY FRANCER the 2007 season. Since last year, the team has SPORTS EDITOR lost only one senior and has just two freshmen When a tennis team’s fi rst singles player joining the squad. can compete at the same level as its third Rachel Gunderson ’08 was one of the top doubles players, it knows it has the necessary players on last year’s team but has remained a depth it needs throughout its lineup. part of the team as an assistant coach. Jenere- Th is is the theme for the women’s tennis ski said having “Gundo’s” experience around team this season. Strong all the way through will be an integral part to the team. the lineup, this squad is confi dent that every “Th e team will be OK without her,” Jenere- player can win her share of matches. ski said. “She was always very peppy, so it’s “Depth was a big proponent of our team nice to have her as an assistant coach traveling and it is this year, too,” Head Coach Bill with us.” Austin said. “We have strong players pretty Jenereski also said the team’s two fresh- far down the ladder, and that helps win a lot men, Becky Campbell and Katrina Erdahl, are of matches.” welcome additions to the team. Austin said he tries to recruit the stron- “Th ey are two very good freshmen,” she gest players he can fi nd to fi ll out his lineup. said. “I’d rather have these two freshmen who He said the technique helps his team against are decent players than any 15 OK players.” some of its competition because while most Th e Bombers have all of the necessary teams drop off in talent at the bottom of their pieces in place to achieve their goal of repeat- lineups, the Blue and Gold are strong from ing as conference champions. After easily fi rst singles to third doubles. dispatching Elmira as a conference rival, the Th at strength was demonstrated in the Blue and Gold feel even more confi dent about Bombers’ fi rst meet of the season against facing their tougher conference foes such as conference rival Elmira College. Th e Blue and Rochester Institute of Technology, Nazareth Gold swept the match 9–0 without losing a College and Stevens Institute of Technology. set the entire match. Austin contributes the team’s consistent Sophomore Melanie Cohen said the ear- dominance in the conference and the unani- ly victory could be chalked up to how close mous preseason pick for the South Hill squad the players are as a team. Though tennis to win the Empire 8 championship in the pre- tends to be an individual-based sport, se- season to skill and the team’s attitude. Senior Natalie Jenereski hits a ground stroke from the baseline at tennis practice Friday on the nior Natalie Jenereski said when teammates “Th ey just love tennis,” Austin said. “Th ey Ithaca College Tennis Courts. The tennis team is 1–0 on the season after beating Elmira College. are supportive, it is imperative to the player know what they want to accomplish. Th ey EMILY CORACI/THE ITHACAN on the court. set goals, and they’re ready to go out and “When you’re playing singles, to have your achieve them.” “Th e team is driven and responsible,” Aus- outlook is what will drive this team this sea- teammates cheering for you on the sideline For Austin, though, the most important tin said. “I don’t need to micromanage them son and will be instrumental in achieving its helps when you’re out there competing by parts about the team have nothing to do with in order for them to do what’s needed to get goal of a conference championship. yourself against another team,” Cohen said. tennis. What he is most impressed with is how results. Th ey get along so well and like each “We have a lot of good players,” Austin Heading into this fall season, there were well the team gets along and how positive the other and make coming to practice fun.” said. “But they’re not just good players; they’re few adjustments that needed to be made from players are at all times. Th e combination of skill and a positive good people.”

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SENIOR JASON CHIER FOOTBALL

Chier intercepted two passes and blocked an extra point in the Bombers 17–16 win over Lycoming College on Sept. 6. Chier’s second interception halted the Warriors’ fi nal drive of the game.

SOPHOMORE MEG MALONE FIELD HOCKEY

Malone scored two goals in the Blue and Gold’s 6–5 win over The College of Wooster. The Bombers improved to 1–1 with the win. Th e kick is up From left, senior Shawn Bean, president of the Tae Kwon Do club, and sophomore Sara Ruggiero, secretary, practice roundhouse kicks Friday in the Fitness Center Aerobics Room. The club meets every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. MATT RIGBY/THE ITHACAN

JUNIOR DEVRA REIMAN the foul line WOMEN’S TENNIS Weird news from the wide world of sports Joba Chamberlain look-alike Ryan Ward was charged Reiman picked up wins in both with impersonation and “theft of services” Aug. 13 fi rst singles and fi rst doubles after trying to use his resemblance to the New York in the Bombers 9–0 win over Yankees pitcher to get free food. The 29-year-old New they Elmira College. Jersey resident was caught in the act while trying to scam free bagels. Ward also used his looks to pick up girls. He claims to have hooked up with more than 62 women since he started impersonating Chamber- saidit lain in June. Ward also attempted to sign Chamber- lain’s autograph for several fans he encountered, but I’m a New York it did not resemble the pitcher’s signature. Apparently Ward Jet. I don’t by the was inconsistent with his numbers story and admitted to know about certain people that he was not Chamberlain, a native New but not before he told a broker at a Yorkian, or 7 Belmar real estate The number of runners however you who placed in the top offi ce that he was 10 for the women’s Chamberlain and say it. Hey, cross country team in wanted to buy a the Oneonta Early Bird house for his fa- I’m happy to be 6 Invitational on Sept. 6. ther. He also told a Jet. The number of seasons See story on page 25. the broker he had since the men’s soccer just won the lottery. team has won the Empire — Casey Musarra New York Jets quar- 8 Championship. terback Brett Favre on See story on page 24. his decision to come out of retirement and play for the Jets, who defeated the Miami Taking a look at Ithaca’s competitive club sports Dolphins in Sunday’s in da club This week’s club: Women’s Rugby season opener.opener.

— The team is open to all members of Ithaca College. — The program began in 1995, and the Renegades initially competed at the Division III level, but in 2001 they began playing in the Women’s Premier Division. — The club is one of the most successful club sports in the college’s history, having competed at the cham- pionship level many times. — Renegades Rugby opens its season at noon on Saturday against Syracuse University.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHANTEL GILBERT 28 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, September 11, 2008 Starting at the top Off to a perfect 3–0 start, the Blue and Gold look to return to the Empire 8 Championship Tournament after missing out last season. Story on page 24.

From left, senior John Tarson passes to a teammate while being defended by Andy Lucarelli in yesterday’s 2–1 overtime win over SUNY-Geneseo. Senior Jeff Geyer scored the game winner. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN