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State University of New York College at Cortland Students March Against Sexual Assault
Students unite against sexual assault by spreading awareness
By Jessica Downer Cooy Editor
Candles illuminated the many faces of faculty, staff and students who gathered on the steps of Corey Union. It was a cold night for April, but they were all there for one reason: to have their voices heard against sexual assault and Take Back the Night. The Take Back the Night event, sponsored by Cort- land Against Another Rape (C.A.A.R.), was held last Tues- day, April 5, on the Corey Union steps. The event is held once every semester to raise aware- ness about sexual assault on the campus and throughout the Cort- land community. 60 percent of rapes go unreported, and one in four women and one in six men are sexual assaulted. This event brings these statistics to light. The event started with a welcome, followed by a speech
photo by Todd Curtis Students march up Neubig road in the cold and chant anti-sexual assault slogans to raise awareness about sexual assualt in the community See C.A.A.R , page 3 Raising Money for Mason
Athletes run 5k to raise money for 2-year- old Mason Koval By Dan Harding Jr. Editor-in-Chief Some 50 Cortland students last Saturday ran in the first ever Dragon Dash, a 5k race around lower campus sponsored by the sports management club to ben- efit Mason Koval. At 15 months old, Mason was diagnosed with Hypothalamic Hamartomas; a rare tumor at the base of the brain which causes seizures, premature “I just want him to have as normal a life as possible.” puberty and behavioral problems, among other side affects. When co-chairs of the event Christopher Depalma, Cody Komeda, and Dustin Rutz were organizing the race, they agreed that they wanted to donate their proceeds to charity. While look- ing for a charity to donate to, their professor George Vazenia approached them and asked that, they consider helping a young boy he knew named Mason. He photo by Dan Harding Jr.
See MASON , page 4 Mason Koval, who was diagnosed with Hypothalmic Harartomus at 15 months, smiles as his mom, Maegan Black, gives him a kiss 2 April 14, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS What’s Going On? The Best Teacher She Can Be
Calendar of Events: April 14-20 Student prepares for the teach third or fourth future by getting in- grade in an inner Today: city or work one- volved in the community on-one with special 12 p.m. Visiting scholars from the Middle East and North Africa will pres- education children. ent, “Egypt and Tunisia as Inspirations for Revolution: The State In a recent inter- of Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa,” located in By Melissa Gould view, she talked about Contributing Writer her involvement Brockway Hall Jacobus. in these programs and career goals. 4:30 Erik Semanis will present “Creating a Malaria Consumer Market: 1. What does be- p.m. A Business Perspective,” in Bowers Hall, Room 109. ing a part of the As a student at Cortland who Special Educa- participates in school activities, tion Club involve? Alissa Hackett continues to pre- We meet once 5 p.m. Interested in Study Abroad? Come to a Study Abroad 101 session pare herself for a future career a week on Wednes- for more information about the programs. Located in Brockway in teaching, and is determined day nights around Hall Jacobus Lounge. to become the best special edu- 8 p.m. in Corey cation teacher that she can be. Union. We help par- When many Cortland college ticipate and help co- students relax during the week, ordinate meetings, photo provided byAlissa Hackett Friday: walks, fundraisers, senior Hackett participates in the Alissa Hackett, Inclusive Special Ed. major All Day Scholars Day Inclusive Special Education Club raise awareness, and and the Youth Assistance Pro- participate in other gram in Cortland, which offers events such as wheel-chair 7. Have you participated in any 3 p.m. Come hear the Rock and Blues Ensemble play in Brown Audito- homework help to middle school basketball and arts and crafts other programs at Cortland? rium. and high school aged students. with children at a local library. I studied abroad in Ireland the With a major in inclusive spe- 2. What does be- summer of 2008, and the summer cial education and a concentration ing a mentor involve? of 2010 I did my first placement Saturday: in psychology of the exceptional It’s great. I volunteer my time, of student teaching in Australia 7 p.m. Honors Convocation, located in Park Center Alumni Arena. child, Hackett, from Kingston, effort and resources to help middle where I was the resource teacher. N.Y., is gaining experience and school and high school students I worked with seven students that knowledge to help her gain the grow academically and in char- were equivalent to first and -sec skills that she needs to teach. acter. I help students make good ond graders. I worked with them Sunday: She heard about the Spe- choices regarding homework, in class or would take them out cial Education Club from peers schoolwork and personal issues. and work with them one-on-one. 2 p.m. Watch Women’s Tennis take on St. Lawrence. along with an e-mail that was 4. What was your favor- 8. What sort of activities sent to all students her sopho- ite activity that you did with would you do with the stu- more year of college. It’s now the Special Education Club? dents when you worked her third year with the group. We had students that are in with them one-on-one? Monday: It is also her third year vol- special ed from Cortland high We worked towards their IEP unteering with the Homework school come in and we tie dyed goals. If their goal was to im- 9:30 Come to the Dragon Chronicle meeting for free pizza and to Help program, which she learned clothing with them. We also prove fluency, we would make p.m. have your voice heard. Located in Corey room 111. about at the Cortland job fair. brought them up to Neubig for a game out of flashcards. If they She volunteers her time and re- lunch. I was able to find out were working on comprehension, sources to help middle school first hand what special ed is and I would show them a book and on and high school students grow be exposed to the IEP process. each page I would ask who was Tuesday: academically and in character. 5. What is the IEP process? in the picture, what they were do- “All of these activities that It stands for Individual ing, and how they were feeling. 12 p.m. Study Abroad 101 located in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. I participate in are very reward- Education Plan. It’s hard to ex- If they were working on ing. It’s not only a learning ex- plain, but basically it is what their multiplication skills I would perience for them, but for me as sort of services they are going give them 100’s charts. Say they Wednesday well. It takes a lot of patience, to be given by the school ac- were working on their multipli- time, organization and energy cording to their special needs. cation of 2’s, I would have them 6 p.m. “Holy Times Holy Meals: Exploring Spritual LIFE,” presented by to work with special education 6. How do you feel after work- color in every other number so the Interfaith community, located at the Interfaith Center students, but it’s well worth it in ing with kids in the special ed they could visually see 2,4,6,8. the end to see them accomplish program or helping high school 9. e What ar your future goals? something that they have been students with their homework? This summer I plan on go- striving to achieve,” she said. It’s a very rewarding experi- ing to Africa for two weeks to Not only has Hackett stud- ence and I feel pretty good about help underprivileged children ied abroad in Ireland and student myself. I’m happy to know that learn how to read. I don’t know taught in Australia, but she hopes this experience will help me in too much about the program yet, Do you want to get to travel to Africa this summer the future with my career. I’m but will be looking into it more to work with special education using my extra time wisely by within the next few weeks. I am underprivileged children as well. helping others instead of wast- also applying to grad schools involved on campus, Eventually she hopes to ing my time being unproductive. to get my masters in literacy. meet new people and have your voice heard? NYPIRG Takes On Legal System Join The Dragon NYPIRG works on help- IRG, was eager and passionate businesses with a list of simple about the many responsibilities actions they can take to make Chronicle! ing campus and commu- that her job title holds, as well their businesses greener and re- nity in small claims court as the organization as a whole. duce their carbon footprints. Taryn is responsible for over- NYPIRG is also working Meetings are held ev- seeing and implementing all of on getting SCCAC up and run- By Melissa Kane the organization’s work done on ning, which is the Small Claims Staff Writer campus and coordinating all the Court Action Center. This center ery Monday at 9:30 campus and statewide projects. will offer free, non-legal advice “I work with various fac- to students and Cortland citi- ulty and administrators to keep zens who are interested in pursu- p.m. in Corey 111. NYPIRG is New York State’s our issues current, accessible, ing a Small Claims Court case. largest student-directed advo- and relevant to the needs of A Small Claims Court case cacy organization where students the campus,” explains Taryn. allows a person to sue for up to Student Housing for work with a staff of professional Taryn also discussed the $3,000 in town or village courts organizers and researchers to various projects the organiza- and $5,000 in city courts. Taryn fight for many different issues tions is currently involved in. Not said, “For many people, Small 2-6 Students that affect us on a daily basis. only are they finishing collect- Claims Court is the only way Problems such as tuition, ing petition signatures for their to seek justice for a number of Walking Distance to the environment, social jus- hydrofracking campaign, raising common complaints, but the tice, consumer protection and awareness for the Hunger and process can be confusing and student rights, etc. are all dif- Homeless outreach project, and difficult to navigate alone.” Campus ferent problems that the stu- attending the NYPIRG Spring NYPIRG is reaching out dents and staff at Cortland Leadership Conference, but they to local community groups to Call 607-842-6269 help to protect on a daily basis. are also beginning to work on the Taryn Bunger, Project Co- Green Business Pledge which See NYPIRG , page 4 ordinator on campus for NYP- will involve reaching out to local NEWS The Dragon Chronicle April 14, 2011 3 Room Selection A Campus Without Cigarettes
Students work on get- rooms are opened for the early The Tobacco Advisory cal, emotional, cultural, and so- cies that are not enforced, and it ting the housing they birds. “The full group form isn’t well organized because not ev- Committee tries to make cial well-being of all community would be impossible to regulate want for next semester eryone gets a chance,” says Perez. members.” Dr. Devin Coppola, everyone at all times of the day. She thinks it would be a good idea campus smoke-free college physician as well as co- Dr. Coppola’s response if all of the suites were open be- chair of the Tobacco Advisory to these concerns reflects the By Brittani Sahm cause they know who they want Committee with Health Educator thoughts of the committee as a Staff Writer to live with regardless of what By Caitlin Sullivan Cathy Smith, recognizes the im- whole. “We want to make it so their time is or what is available. Staff Writer pact a tobacco-free policy would people will want to comply,” he But why stay on campus any- have on the campus community.: said. “The policy won’t be puni- way? It seems that more and more “Moving toward a tobacco-free tive. There won’t be arrests. We upperclassmen are now choos- campus is a huge step in pro- want to create culture change. Room selection is that pro- moting healthy behaviors on our Everyone would be involved cess every year where students ing to stay on campus over find- “If you could choose to ing off-campus housing. Perez live in a world where ciga- campus for both our students in enforcement.” The commit- on campus begin to plan and plan and employees. It will show our tee feels that the policy will cre- and plan. Sometimes there can is going into her junior year, but rettes didn’t exist, would you has decided to stay on campus choose that? Would it be a better commitment to the health and ate an environment where it will even be panicking by those who well-being of all of our cam- be easier for people to quit, and do not get the room or suite they where everything is easy access. world?” asked Dr. Louis Gatto, “I don’t have a car and most professor of biological sciences pus community members and more difficult for them to start. had their mind set on. As much falls perfectly in line with the Student representation was complaining as there can be, places are farther than I would at an open forum last Tues- want to walk.” Perez notes that day, about tobacco on campus. College’s well-being priority.” high at the open forum as well. most people are ultimately happy The first open forum was One student expressed concern with the process and selection. her parents are another influenc- The forum served as an op- ing factor because she says, “They portunity for anyone on campus deemed a huge success. A total about having to walk through Sophomore Robyn Perez was of twenty-five people gathered clouds of smoke on her way to lucky enough to be one of the few won’t let me.” There are plenty of (students, faculty, and staff) to bad connotations for living off discuss the possibility of a fu- to further discuss the topic, and class or when she leaves her resi- people not on a full group form but as a whole, the committee was dence hall. When asked if she felt still able to snatch a suite in Alger campus. Partying is a big one. ture tobacco-free campus policy Everyone forgets about ex- and was hosted by the recently pleased with the positive feed- she had the right to breathe clean Hall with five of her friends. “We back they received. They were air and not be bothered by smoke, really wanted Clark or Higgins penses, until you run out of presidentially appointed Tobacco groceries or even gas. There Advisory Committee (TAC). The so pleased that they decided to her response was, “Yes, of course.” because of the single rooms, but add a forum to the remaining one At the heart of the potential we’re happy with Alger because are bills on top of rent, some- committee is comprised of dedi- times parking permits are re- cated faculty, students and staff, in order to optimize responses. policy would be the idea of re- we are all together,” says Perez. These two forums will be held on spect. This would include respect Even though Perez and her quired, and you have to clean and looks to support the effort your own house. For Perez, “It with their Tobacco Free Campus Wednesday, April 20 and Tues- for others as well as respect for friends were able to sign up for day, April 26 from 1:30-2:30 the environment. By the end of a suite, she still believes the ac- is just easier to live on campus.” Initiative. It wishes to seek in- Now that the room selection put from the entire campus com- p.m. in Corey Union 301-303. the forum, it was apparent that tual room selection process is During the first forum, some people understood that this was confusing. “Considering I’m a is over, there should be no com- munity and hopes to reach out plaining or wondering where to to as many people as possible. concerns about the policy and not an attack on tobacco-users. transfer, I didn’t know anything enforcement were voiced. One The committee hopes that the about the process,” Perez com- live next year. Unfortunately, The committee was created there always will be. Room selec- from Cortland’s newly formed person felt that this policy would next two open forums will allow ments, “It was much easier at be taking away the rights of peo- for additional feedback that they my last school and you weren’t tion is one of the most important Strategic Plan for 2010-2020; decisions students must make. It one of the priorities named is ple who do use tobacco. Others can use as they look to developing shut out of rooms so much.” thought that it would be too diffi- a policy. Anyone from the campus When talking to people about will determine how a whole year well-being. The College’s goal of activities will be done. Being is to “become a national leader cult to enforce the policy because community is welcome and en- room selection, their one worry there are current college poli- couraged to attend and be heard. is that they won’t get the housing prepared and knowing what to ex- in the promotion of the physi- they want. Even those people who pect are two ways you can help sign up using group forms can be ease the tension for the future. locked out. Only 30 percent of the Cortland Senior Legacy Gift ions about the event as a whole. “I think that it’s great that people C.A.A.R come together as a community to support this cause,” said Alana Seniors could help raise By donating a check for As alumni, these dona- FROM COVER PAGE Sullivan, a Cortland student. “I $20.11 (significant to your gradu- tions represent your lifelong think this is a great way for this $26,000 with commence- ation year), you can be a part of commitment to Cortland. Your problem to be exposed on campus ment gift to college the Cortland Senior Legacy Gift donation allows many oth- and show how much we all care.” at the Commencement Ceremo- er students to enjoy the fond by senior Joe Lopez. His pas- Megan Wise, sophomore ny. If each senior gave a check memories that you have cre- sionate and inspired words had and C.A.A.R. member for one By Megan O’Brien for $20.11, the entire class could ated in your time at Cortland. the audience listening closely year, stated, “I feel that it’s a Staff Writer raise $26,000, which will be pre- To donate, you can pick and gave insight as to why good way to let people of Cort- sented to President Bitterbaum at up an envelope in the SGA of- not only Lopez, but many stu- land know about rape, because the Commencement Ceremony. fice located in Corey Union or dents participate in the event. college students are concerned The money will be used to sup- through Cortland’s website with “Throughout life, you never about this. Bar owners and Attention graduating se- port scholarships, technological the note ‘Senior Legacy Gift.’ To know what people have been community members hear our niors: as your graduation date enhancements, research opportu- be included in the Commence- through until you sit down and chants through the streets. It grows nearer, Cortland in- nities, cultural activities, athletics ment presentation, gifts must listen to their story,” said Lopez. just shows that people who go vites you to participate in yet and more. So far, the senior class be received by May 6, 2011. Lopez was followed by President to bars are becoming involved.” another legacy of the school. has raised $5,000 for this cause. Bitterbaum, who thanked attend- Sarah White, sophomore and ees for participating in the event second semester C.A.A.R. mem- and gave his remarks on safety ber, talked about her involvement and sexual assault on campus in C.A.A.R. “I didn’t know any- OFF CAMPUS and in the community. “The most thing about C.A.A.R. until my important thing to me is safety friend Megan told me about it. I and that people speak up against came to a meeting and met Cathy. HOUSING sexual assault,” said Bitterbaum. She was really animate about the After President Bitterbaum’s event which inspired me to come.” speech, Dr. Karla Alwes got the Lopez, who has participated GREAT 4 crowd rowdy and ready to march in the event every year since his with her inspirational chant- beginnings at Cortland, talked BEDROOM APART- ing. “Our voices stop rape!” about where he got his inspira- yelled Alwes, accompanied tion from. He said, “A special MENT by the crowd of cold, yet mo- person of mine inspired me to GREAT LOCATION tivated marchers. join CAAR. I wanted the oppor- After the motivational tunity to be a part of something GREAT PRICE speeches, the crowd started bigger than myself and make 24 ORCHARD their march towards upper cam- an impact. People may be un- pus. The march itself went comfortable about speaking up STREET down Clayton Avenue, down about sexual assault, but put- Main Street past the bars, onto ting on events like this makes Tompkins Road, back up Neu- it more comfortable to speak ALL UTILITIES Fall 2010/Spring 2011 big Road, and ended back at the about it, especially when people 49 Oswego-5 single bedroom house steps of Corey Union. As they are shouting the same thing.” INCLUDED marched, the crowd chanted say- “The turn-out was larg- INTERNET & 25 Maple-7 single bedroom house ings like, “Hey, hey! 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Lip Dub For Change told them that the specialized doctors Mason needed were not covered under his mother’s insur- ance plan and that she had been Dr. Kalteflieter’s Com tion’s rolling and choreogra- burdened with expensive medical 350 class takes on gov- phy is moving to the fresh beats bills. They knew immediately that of popular songs by diverse this was the family they wanted to ernment by lip-synching artists, such as Eminem and help. Creedence Clearwater Revival. “We are very happy with the Each song has been inter- charity we chose,” said co-chair By Tracy Caprtiotto twined to convey our bold mes- Contributing Writer Christopher Depalma. “We hoped sage to the government. With to make it as successful as we budget cuts, financial aid plum- could so we could really help this meting and classroom sizes rising family.” with limited number of faculty, While the participants were As the school year winds our SUNY Schools are suffering. stretching and preparing to be- down, do you find yourself tired We are using the lip dub as gin the race they were greeted in of the same old routine? Spring a portal to a better and hopeful person by young Mason and his photo by Dan Harding Jr. is in the air and summer is on future. The one continuous shot family, who traveled from Penn- the horizon. It’s time to spruce captured on film will debut on sylvania to watch the race. Mason runs to his uncle John Blackman as he crosses the finish line up that dull routine and join Dr. Youtube for the world to watch. It Though exhausted when they Kalteflieter’s COM 350’s lip dub! doesn’t matter if you’re a senior or sprinted across the finish line, but laughing seizures. Doctor’s Though another surgery A lip dub is basically lip syn- freshman; there isn’t a better way many participants couldn’t help say he can have between two and looms in his future, his family ching on camera to lyrics illus- to showcase your dance skills and but smile as they saw Mason 100 a day; most of the time when says it won’t be for quite awhile. trating an ulterior message. Our innovative ideas while creating nearby. he is laughing, he is actually hav- For now he must endure medica- lip dub will take place on campus, memories with your friends for a “I love running, but it’s even ing a seizure. tion for his seizures, shots for his utilizing a variety of classrooms worthy cause. Remember, “None better when you can run to sup- Still his laughter is enough precocious puberty, see a speech and buildings. Whether you’re lip of us is as strong as all of us.” port someone in the community,” to bring a smile to her face, a pathologist, and his regular check synching in the shower or jam- The date of our lip dub is said sophomore Samantha Kuntz remarkable feat considering the ups. ming out in your car, it’s safe May 1. If you are interested in after finishing the race. turmoil she has had to endure the “It’s been hard. Without the to say everyone is already pre- participating you can look us Laughing and running past few months. support of my family and friends pared to be a part of our lip dub. up on Facebook- SUNY Cort- around on the lawn behind park On February 7, he had a nine this would be impossible,” said We are eagerly searching land’s 2011 Lip dub - or email center a few yards away from the and a half hour surgery to have Blackman. “It’s amazing how for active participants. Produc- [email protected]. finish, with his green cup of water half the tumor removed. He relied supportive everyone has been.” clutched tight in his hands, it ap- on a ventilator to assist his breath- When asked what her hopes peared Mason was having a fun ing for 36 hours. were for Mason’s future, she time. You would never know that After what doctors consid- looked over to her son and her he had been spending the major- ered a quick recovery, Mason was voice cracked ever so slightly. ity of his last year in doctors’ of- released from the hospital but be- “I just want him to grow up Student Employees fices. came seriously ill the month fol- and have as normal a life as pos- “Most of the time he is a lowing. sible.” happy kid. It’s hard to tell though, “For a month after the sur- For more information or to even for me, if he really is happy,” gery he vomited every day, ev- make a donation email Maegan By Calvin Ruthven James Brown, Jake Bryson, Kim said his mother Maegan Black- erything that went into him came Blackman at munurse07@yahoo. Contributing Writer Campbell, Toby Centerwall, man as she watched her son gig- right out,” said Blackman. “He com or visit hopeformason.webs. Douglas Cole, Kevin Collins, gling and playing with his uncle. weighed 32 pounds before the com. Brett deManicor, Kathleen Denic- He has gelastic seizures, which surgery and lost seven pounds from being so sick.” Student Employment Servic- ola, Philip Esner, Tiffany Flynn, aren’t the typical shaking kind, es recognized 49 student workers Cherith Harkness, Scott Hebert, who have demonstrated exem- Terence Horton, Kelli Hughes, plary performance. 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Have something to say and want your voice to be heard by the campus community? Then speak up and e-mail your thoughts to Opinions [email protected]. Our View Letters to the Editor: Why are the Rev. David and, especially abroad, be at risk spending, eliminating big Beckmann and more than 4,000 for life-threatening disease and corporate subsidies, and closing Parking on campus has long been an issue at Cortland, other Americans participating in a starvation. tax loopholes for the rich. and we have covered the topic thoroughly here at The Dragon national fast? They are protesting Meanwhile, the rich grow On CNN last week, the soft- Chronicle. Just about every student driver on campus has the House of Representatives richer. In 2010, corporate profits spoken Beckmann said he hopes to received a $25 ticket courtesy of UPD, especially within budget bill (H.R. 1). grew at their fastest rates since continue his water-only fast until the last three semesters, where it has become obvious that If enacted, this bill will 1950. There were more than 200 Easter. Others who have joined Cortland is anxious to get more money out of its student make deep cuts in: (1) the WIC new billionaires last year. the fast--including more than 30 body. program (which supports poor During the past 20 years, the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and A member on the staff here recently received a ticket women, infants, and children), effective tax rate on the nation’s secular organizations-- are doing for parking in the Day Care Center lot right next to Corey (2) international health aid (four richest has fallen by half. so for varying periods of time. Union. The rule here is that anybody is allowed to park in million people would lose malaria Last year General Electric, Whether or not we join in medicine), (3) emergency food aid which made a $14 billion profit, the national fast, all of us can reserved parking lots after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and at for disaster victims and refugees, paid ZERO taxes. While the help by contacting our U.S. all times during the weekend. This member of our staff and (4) programs that aid small wealthiest Americans grow representatives and senators to parked in the Day Care Center lot at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday farmers in underdeveloped ever more wealthy, 45 million say we do NOT support reducing and headed to our office to work on the paper. This person countries. Americans spend a third of their the debt by measures that punish returned to their car later in the evening to discover a ticket Food stamps are also post-tax income on food and still the poor. issued at 5:17 p.m. It turns out that the Day Care Center targeted. These reductions in aid run out by the end of the month. Lot is reserved until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, instead of 5:00 to the poorest and most vulnerable One in four kids goes to bed -Tom Lickona p.m. like the rest of campus. among us will barely make a hungry at least some of the time. Professor, Childhood/ This staff member had used this parking lot for three dent in the national deficit, but We can reduce the national debt Early Childhood semesters, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and had never been they will cause more people to in other, much more effective Education ticketed. This member then tried to appeal the ticket, saying live miserably, go to bed hungry, ways: by cutting military that they were unaware of the 5:30 p.m. enforcement and that they had used this lot for over a year when working on Several recent letters and that is illegal does not become safety problem for the city and the paper, only to be turned down. articles in the Dragon Chronicle less illegal just because it is city residents; last year it resulted Why does the appeals process even exist? What does have bemoaned the “canceling” repeated.) in two persons being stabbed, in the UPD consider to be a justifiable appeal? Do they even of the so-called “Monroe Fest.” A large-scale event of this addition to a series of other violent grant appeals anymore, or is it just a front used to make us These comments arise from nature can only occur legally and non-violent infractions that think they care, when really they only care about the $25 a recent letter dated March 18 through an organizing process appeared on the police blotter and sent by the Cortland City Chief of that involves special application in the local newspaper. coming in? Police to area residents warning to the city for permission to hold It is an insult to Cortland them that the Department would what amounts to a block party. students to say that they cannot strictly enforce appropriate city No such permission applications enjoy a warm weekend day laws, which includes enforcement have been submitted to the city. without breaking the law or of the city’s “Nuisance Party To take a similar example, disrupting the good order of Ordinance,” for which penalties suppose a group of students decide the community. Most students are higher than a typical “Loud to hold a parade down Main Street understand fully that they also Party” violation. in Cortland. While such an event live in civil society, and are bound What these complaining might be considered a legitimate to its rules no less than everyone students need to understand is expression of free speech, it is else. that this was never a legal event, nevertheless an activity regulated but simply an activity that grew by law, and can only be lawful if -Robert Spitzer 138 Years of Tradition of its own accord. individuals apply to the city for Department Chair The fact that this large the proper permits first. Political Science Department Editor-in-Chief: outdoor “party” occurred before In the case of the “Monroe Dan Harding provides no basis in law for Fest,” its public purpose is even [email protected] assuming that it is now somehow less legitimate than a parade, and lawful or legitimate. (An action it poses a major resource and News Editor: Opinions Editor: Becky Greenland Matt Ianno [email protected] [email protected] Drink Away the Grades Off Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: Tiffany Lewars Tyrone Heppard Are some of us using college is not the last stop on the [email protected] [email protected] party train. If all goes according Campus college simply to drink, to plan, you leave college at the Photo Editor: Webmaster: rather than learn? age of 21, meaning you are in the Jonathan Rodriguez Teresa Riley prime of your partying life. Concerns [email protected] [email protected] By Eric Feuer Plus, what’s so glorious about Staff Writer crowding into a smelly bar that Copy Editors: has so many people it’s probably One may encounter a Cara Shulman a fire hazard, just to order watered few obstacles while deal- [email protected] Has college changed or have down drinks? Jessica Downer the students changed? Maybe it’s I’m not saying don’t go out on ing with housing [email protected] just the times that have changed. Wednesdays or skip class to day- Growing up, college always drink on Friday; go ahead. Enjoy seemed to be the place kids went By Nick LaRocca SGA Representative: your freedom while you have the Staff Writer Tyrone Heppard to party. chance and don’t have any regrets, You get your scholastic but in ten years, if you can’t start [email protected] education by day and your Sophomores, it’s that time your day without two shots and of year when living off campus partying education by night. But you wonder what happened, well, Business Manager: now everyone shows up to college is just around the corner. You’ve Please contact [email protected] college happened. waited two long years to get off with years of drinking already Let’s face it, we live in a under their belt. Do people even campus, and when you come back drinking-crazed world. How from summer all your problems Staff Writers and Photographers: go to college to learn anymore? many beers can I have? How fast Hannah Connelly, Adam Gonzalez, Samantha Ficken, Jessica I am a college student, so will be solved. can I drink them? How drunk can Not so fast. See, even though Downer, Steven Cuce, Kevin McDonnell, Justin Ritzel, Teddy I know why we drink and why I get? Let’s have a “blackout or Montalvo, Nathan Vaji, Mark Nader, Mike Kasel, Melissa Kane, we party. School work takes its you have already set up meetings back out” themed party. and phone calls with landlords Brittani Sahm, Sam Dutkowsky, Jay Distefano, Brian Lupo, toll and everyone needs a way This is the mindset of a Megan O’Brien, Kimberly Massaro, Christina D’Agostino, Sarah to relax. Plus, college is the first and made sure the price is right, modern college student: party your work is not yet done. McCannon, Chris Oullette, Todd Curtis, Matt Tyoe, Justin Atkin- time your parents aren’t waiting first and study when you aren’t son, Steve Hernandez, Molly Fogarty, Giovanni Diomede, Tony for you to get home so they can Now that you and your hung-over. But in a world where friends here at Cortland have Nguyen, Teresa Riley, Nick Larocca, Dave Mindich. see how drunk you are. jobs aren’t as available as they That being said, it just seems come together to create a bond so Flag & Stamp Designer: Faculty Adviser: should be, we should use our time strong you have decided to sign that more people are viewing in school to learn as much as we Antonio Mancilla Scott Rapp college as one big party and not a contract binding you all into a can so that we can get the few house for an entire year, there is [email protected] [email protected] four years to get their lives in jobs that are out there. order for the future. one last task: picking rooms. Because let’s be honest, As I saw my friends go The weekend used to start getting drunk on a weeknight is on Friday, maybe Thursday for through this complex process of The Dragon Chronicle Newsroom: (607) 753-2803 fun, but going to work at Burger picking out rooms, I realized it some, but now it can start as early King the next day isn’t. So put 111 Corey Union Fax: (607)753-2805 as Tuesday. is not easy. How do you decide? the beer down and finish the book Does the person who found the Cortland, NY 13045 E-mail: [email protected] People say college is the first. last chance to party like there house and set up phone calls Website: http://web.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle is no tomorrow and not care at Activities funded by SGA and MAF all, which may be true; yet but See HOUSING , page 5 OPINIONS The Dragon Chronicle April 14, 2011 6 Consider this, Cortland Just do it. You have the power Yuck. Simply typing out in most cases, and settling does cliché into an original message, that break the paradigm? The to do your best and have it your these clichés and generalities not jettison happiness or devalue all while telling a good story. right side of the brain is being way. You can reach out and touch makes me wince in pain, and I bet the human experience, but it A good story will never handicapped, as the left side is someone. Be all you can be. they are just as tough to read. Is does speak to the declining effect go out of style and will always being overworked to produce What I’ve just done is spin an this a problem? Do people even and power of the inspirational command the attention of a similar minded individuals that inspirational speech out of some listen anymore when someone message. listener or a reader. The easiest ditch their dreams in eighth of the most recognizable brand approaches them with a message Of course we can’t all be way to reach someone is through grade and spend the next eight- slogans. Nike, Apple, Burger of belief and possibility? astronauts, but how many of us a story that uses examples, shares to-ten years studying to become King, AT&T, and the United I know when I hear one even try? emotions, and expresses relatable, something that doesn’t align States Army all joined to sponsor of these cliché phrases, I Many writers and believable life circumstances. with their highest, most fulfilling that anecdote of inspiration. instinctively tune it out and resort philosophers have begun to Currently, novelists, aspirations. When each of these to my inner monologue of “yeah, question if wisdom will even poets, screenplay writers, and It seems as if the creative companies began working on yeah, I get it, whatever.” exist in future generations. philosophers are the people mind is no longer being a marketing campaign, they all As a senior that has one Technology has changed telling these stories. In order to encouraged, and that wisdom has knew they wanted to sell an image month of college left before being the way information is shared, restore the power and efficacy been relegated and reduced to of possibility, empowerment, and shoved into a world that actually acquired, and digested, and of the inspirational message, in advertisement. When inspiration individuality to the masses. The expects something from me, I wise words either slip between order to make wisdom digestible becomes cliché and creativity is best way to appeal to a consumer feel the comfort of academia the cracks (or portals), or our and provocative once more, discouraged, possibility fades. is to uplift them and make them slip away, as I confront the attention spans have shortened storytellers need to make their This is the land of opportunity, comfortable. reality of having to fill a life with to the extent where we no longer way back into popular culture and and having your chance at the Yes, I know this is quite meaningful, hard work. have an interest in wisdom. academia. American dream is as American obvious, but what if these Ask me what I wanted to be Today’s wise words are Unfortunately, high schools as apple pie, but what is that companies are doing us all a at age twelve, I’d say an NBA reserved for advertisements and around the country are cutting dream now, and what is in that disservice by inundating us with player. Ask me again at fifteen, marketing campaigns, and phrases poetry, creative writing, critical pie? words of inspiration? What if we, I’d say Tyler Durden from Fight that used to sell possibility, now thinking, woodshop, and art as a societal whole, are devaluing Club. Ask me at eighteen, I’d say sell a product. classes from their budget in order a message that used to impart a journalist. Ask me at twenty- Since wisdom has either to save money. This column is intended to wisdom and inspire ambition? two, I’ll tell you: employed. faded or become cliché and All of the “essential” classes, motivate participation and feedback Let’s be honest; we’ve all The point is, expectations ineffective, the new successful like math, science, English, from our readers. Please e-mail your responses in relation to this article been told we could be “anything and goals change as we grow approach to sending a message and history, remain untouched, to [email protected], when we grow up.” We’ve all older and out of the constraints might be as follows: start with a because they are required addressed as a letter to the editor. heard that “the world is our of naïve realism. We realize, cliché subject, such as “believe in (rightfully so) by the government oyster,” and that if we “put our rationalize, and then settle for yourself, and you will accomplish to be taught. mind to it, anything is possible.” something. This isn’t a bad thing anything,” and then spin that But what about these classes -Matt Ianno Don’t Go There! Three Great Americans HOUSING FROM PAGE 4 The tale of a Chinese I’ve been ordering from Big Hunan for the last two years and of the Week with the landlord have first say, Food delivery man, and they’ve been consistent with their or do you throw names in a hat his hatred of competitors delivery ever since, except for regardless of the effort put into this one chance encounter with This week’s list of three His death in the ring coming the process? By Brian Lupo one of their delivery men that I’ll great fictional American from Ivan Drago was devastating, However the deed is done, Staff Writer never forget. but he will mostly be remembered friends need to stay friends and It was a little over a year ago. characters for the legacy he left behind. First be logical when determining the Around mid-afternoon I decided and foremost, Apollo put Rocky rooms they will live in come fall As a student who lives off- to order a lunch special from Big By Sam Dutkowsy Balboa on the map. semester. Next semester is going campus, I find my options for Hunan, nothing unusual, just a Staff Writer If it wasn’t for his cocky to be a semester full of cookouts, food to be limited. This is mostly typical mid-day meal. ways and desire to fight the man Kan Jam, and outside pong, because I don’t have a car and I who called himself “the Italian The deliveryman came by Arthur Fonzarelli and not another worry towards don’t have an on-campus meal my apartment within a half hour Stallion,” we would have never picking rooms. plan. Leading off the inaugural even heard Rocky shout the name of my order. He came inside for a three Great Americans of the However, picking rooms To make matters worse, I’m minute while I went to my room “Adrian.” isn’t the only issue concerning way too lazy to get into cooking. Week, we have the Fonz. The During his first entrance in to grab cash. character that would later new housemates living together More often than not, I order out When I came back to pay the the ring against Rocky he pranced for the first time. Paying rent, from some of the fine services grow into a television icon was around in an Uncle Sam costume him, he had picked up a menu off played by actor Henry Winkler. cleaning, and deciding who takes that Cortland has to offer. the table. The menu he picked and threw pennies to the crowd. the money at the door during the Zonies is always a good Fonzie starred in the sitcom It just doesn’t get any more up just so happened to be for a “Happy Days,” and is, without weekend ragers also comes into choice if it’s late at night and I’m Chinese restaurant in Dryden American than that. play. in the mood for something that’s a doubt, the person people think Later on in his career, he named Song Tao. I assured the of when they hear the shows Obviously nobody wants cheesy, greasy, and messy. deliveryman that the menu was took the man who beat him, to clean, do the dishes, or cook There’s something about a name today. Rocky Balboa, under his wing not mine and it belonged to my Some memorable moments dinner for eight other people. calzone that makes it appealing. roommate. and helped him punch his way to So as I am sitting here watching It’s probably because one calzone “Happy Days” fans have of the victory against Mr. T. He didn’t say anything to Fonz include him calling the Tiger kill it at the Masters, even at Zonies is equal to about four me. He didn’t even look at me. We will always remember though he just finished and it slices of pizza. bar’s bathroom his office; his Creed for his red, white and He took the money, confiscated relentless, yet charming, way doesn’t look likes he is going to I suggest trying the Buffalo the Song Tao menu and left my blue trunks; his trash talk in and win, I’m a little concerned about Chicken Zonie. It’s got all the with the ladies; and the magical out of the ring, and the several apartment. way the jukebox would always how all of these issues will be spice and flavor of a Buffalo It appeared to me that there nicknames he went by, including sorted out next fall. Chicken sub inside of a calzone. turn on when he kicked it. my personal favorite “The Count was some strong competition Quite possibly his biggest Though I should point out I I’d also recommend the Baked between Song Tao and Big of Monte Festo.” am not actually living off campus Potato Zonie. It has all the moment in history was when Randy Marsh Hunan. Was there a Chinese he jumped a live shark on water next semester—all of my friends ingredients of potato skins – restaurant war going on that I was The last American to make are. So I will inevitably be bacon, cheddar cheese, and skis while sporting his leather the inaugural three is Randy unaware of? I believed there was. jacket. bouncing around to all of their potatoes – served with a side of The next time I ordered from Marsh from the cartoon South houses; it will be interesting to sour cream. Fonz not only changed Park. Just about any kid can relate Big Hunan, I purposely placed sitcoms forever, but he also see how my friends, girls and Chinese food is my favorite Song Tao menus on the door to Marsh to their own father in some guys, will handle these matters around here and I order it just changed the way our nation way. my apartment to see if the same interpreted the word “cool,” we are discussing right now. about once a week. There are deliveryman would remove them. For example, in one episode All of these issues will need several options as far as Chinese and for that we salute him. he goes from one little league When I opened the door, Apollo Creed to be taken care of once autumn food in Cortland. There’s Big they were already gone. It turns game to another little league comes. Hunan, China City, and China The next great American to game fighting other parents in out the deliveryman also really be named is Apollo Creed. The So with all of the great things Moon. Although I have yet to try hates China City too because he the crowd. Pretty much every living off campus offers, it also China City, I find Big Hunan far “master of disaster” was played dad who has ever watched little removed those menus from my by actor Carl Weathers. yields potential concerns. superior to China Moon. door as well. league chirped at some other dad Whatever happens, I’m at some point in their lives, and pumped for next semester and for no one did it better than Marsh. the warm weather we are finally In other episodes, he joined getting this semester. Personally, I Quote of the Week: the World of Warcraft and picked think my guy friends are going to up Guitar Hero in order to keep fare better than my lady friends. up with his son’s life. If I could count the amount Want to place an of times my dad has tried to beat “Wise men talk because they have something to say; me in video games and failed, it advertisement in would stretch past infinity, but it’s The Dragon fools, because they have to say something.” truly the thought that counts. Chronicle? Everybody can see a side of Marsh within his or her own E-mail dad, making him the most iconic -Plato cartoon dad of all time. dragonchronicle@ cortland.edu for more information. 7 April 14, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle OPINIONS
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“Real World Vegas” re- roommates notice their unstable relationship is bound to end badly. minds women that they In the next scene of the epi- don’t have to take abuse sode, Adam goes out with the boys for a night of drinking and By Kimberly Mazzaro brings back a girl to their suite, Staff Writer pretending that the girl came home with Leroy in hopes that “MTV’s The Real World: Las Nany will not find out. Vegas” has caused quite a stir this Adam sweet-talks the girl season, with more drama than into kissing him but when she ever. Each episode provides more does not give in, he relies on his controversy and excitement as the roommate Mike to kick the girl weeks progress. out of the suite. After she leaves, This week’s episode was Adam crawls into bed with Nany more intense than any episode as if nothing ever happened. before in that Nany reveals her When they are lying in bed, traumatic past, confessing that Adam and Nany talk about their she has been in a domestically status, saying that it is okay violent relationship. for them to bring other people After Adam’s violent epi- home. Adam gets angry and says sodes throughout the season, his that Nany has “the best of both aggression triggers the painful worlds.” He confesses that he did memories she once had to endure. bring the girl back to the suite, and that he had lied to Nany when Although they had become close photo provided by act.mtv.com since Nany’s breakup with her he said the girl was Leroy’s. past boyfriend, Adam continues Out of anger, Nany leaves the Cast members Adam and Nany lay in bed together in efforts to discuss their weird relationship status to be a lose cannon that is about bed, while Adam goes to his fel- to explode at any moment. low male suitemates saying that In the start of the episode, he will get Nany back sooner or Nany and decides to plot revenge tates towards Adam, which both- disturbing confession. Nany goes on a date with Sean, later. on her, which Dustin describes as, ers all of the roommates in that Domestic violence is some- a Vanity bus boy that she has met Nany confronts Leroy about “a ticking time bomb.” she swore she was done with him. thing that happens too frequently in Vegas. Adam’s jealousy is ap- what happened the night before At the club, Nany discovers Adam gets intoxicated, stirs and is looked past too often. parent; however, he still has a and Nany expresses her anger to- that her crush Sean has a girl- up a fight at the club, and gets Women feel as if they are girlfriend, which has developed wards Adam’s decisions. She acts friend, which is a complete and kicked out. Once returning to the trapped in the relationship and into a sticky situation between as if she does not care; however, it utter surprise to her. Adam is suite, Adam becomes reckless, that they have no one to turn to, the two. is clear that she does. She feels as pleasantly surprised by the news, and is out of control. He hits his but there are several ways to get Nany envies the fun that if he views her as an idiot and is labeling Sean as his “competi- suitemates, throws things against help. Naiomi and Leroy have with each bothered by the whole situation. tion.” Sadly enough, Nany feels the walls, and the male suite- This episode helped relay the other and hopes to one day be a Adam calls his girlfriend like even more of a fool. mates are scared that Adam will message that domestic violence is part of a casual, laid back rela- from home in the next scene, Nany confesses that she does hit Nany, although she swears he not okay and should not be toler- tionship. threatening to break up with her not feel as though she deserves will not. ated. After her date with Sean, if she goes to a party; meanwhile, a good guy, but the girls try to Nany then confesses to being Tune in next Wednesday at Nany hops right into bed with he can hookup and sleep with convince her that if she feels that hit by a man in the past and breaks 10 pm to discover Nany’s hidden Adam, which emphasizes their other girls every night. way, she will not find what she is down. The fellow suitemates are agenda and the consequences of unhealthy relationship. The other Adam confides in his room- really looking for. Nany gravi- shocked and feel horrible by this Adam’s actions. mate about his dilemma with
Community Restaurant Warms Up The Chill of Cortland
Community Restaurant Community Restaurant is the turkey and gravy meal. This will offers great food and a easily be the closest meal you loving space will have to a Thanksgiving plate in your life. The turkey is always By Matt Tyoe tender and in hefty portions. Staff Writer The Community has a habit of leaving you with food to take home, and it offers many other REVIEW good meals, such as steak and pork chops. Not only are the meals large Cortland students all know and tasty, but the desserts are the finest dining establishments in plentiful and exquisite as well. the area, right? Most know of the If I could recommend any- Hollywood Restaurant, Brix, and thing to anyone eating at this Deli Downtown. Some may even restaurant, it would be to finish think Applebees is a fine place to up with the Snickers pie. If you go with friends or family. have never tasted this delectable However, there is a classy, delight, you are in for a surprise lesser-known establishment on and a treat. This rich sliver of pie, Main Street called the Communi- with the ingredients of Snickers, ty Restaurant. From the sounds of leaves you wondering what else it, you may begin to think that it is could be better. a soup kitchen for the community. Cortland junior Andrew That however is not the case by Buckley said, “I’ve never tasted a photo by Matt Tyoe any means. more satisfying dessert after such Community Restaurant located downtown on Main St. opens its doors to any and every patron The Community offers some a good meal of turkey and gravy.” Greek and home-style delights The atmosphere is one that have been going to the restaurant Although the Community food and the atmosphere make it that will leave anyone feeling simply oozes class. The level of for over 60 years. Restaurant may not be some- the perfect place to go with your stuffed and satisfied. simplicity of the food extends to The prices are more than fair where you want to go with your visiting relatives.” Some of the favorites that the the atmosphere. It doesn’t have at this establishment. Meals range buddies, there isn’t a better place I couldn’t agree more. Any- Community offers are the rotis- the bells and whistles of a res- from around $9.99 to $14.99 for in Cortland to take a date or your one who has not been should serie chicken and mashed pota- taurant like Brix, but sometimes some the priciest dishes. parents when they come up for a make an effort to find their way toes. With this meal, you get a simplicity is an undeniable treat The wait service is made up visit. down to Main St. to see what I half of a rotisserie chicken and a in today’s modern world. of older and friendly profession- Junior Kevin McDonnell says mean. Try to experience this less- more than ample serving of some You will not find drunken als. The Community restaurant he has been going to the Commu- er-known gem in Cortland before of the finest mashed potatoes and college students at the Com- is a pillar of the Cortland dining, nity since he was a freshman here you leave. gravy you will ever taste. munity Restaurant, but you may one that needs to be recognized at Cortland. According to Kevin, Another favorite from the see Cortland’s oldest couple who by more college students. “the quality and simplicity of the 10 APRIL 14, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle LIFESTYLES “Top Chef” Lures Viewers to the Heat of the Kitchen
Bravo’s hit show “Top anyone? I started watching “Top Chef” Chef” keeps fans want- the day of the season one finale. ing more food and feuds They had a full day marathon; I watched it straight through. From By Ryan O’Callaghan that moment on I was hooked. Staff Writer There’s some strange excite- ment that goes along with an epi- sode of “Top Chef.” Like any re- REVIEW ality show, there’s drama, but the drama comes from the extreme passion in these chefs. In theory, I should hate “Top “Top Chef” takes cooking to Chef.” Like a greek ship to a si- the next level, putting the chefs ren, I am tantalized by and drawn in crazy cooking circumstances. to Bravo on Wednesday nights. It’s not easy to cook conch over In my apartment living room, an open flame on a beach without I sit salivating over foie gras and getting any sand in the dishes. saffron, ingredients I have never The challenges aren’t always even heard of. that drastic. Some involve cook- As the judges rave over Mike ing with just one hand or one pot. Isabella’s brazed pork shoulder This past season, one challenge with pepperoni sauce, I sit with a had the chefs cooking without bowl of Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch any tools: no spatulas, can open- Berries, wincing in pain as I ers, etc. In the heat of the moment slowly peel layers from the roof Fabio grated cheese through a of my mouth. shelf. It’s torture. Forget the grue- Season eight just ended, with some games of “Saw,” or our the reunion airing last Wednes- country’s favorite form of torture: day. “Top Chef: All-Stars” was water-boarding. Sit a criminal in all about chefs from previous front of an episode of “Top Chef” seasons returning for redemp- with a glass of water and whole tion. Eighteen finalists from the photo provided by eater.com grain spaghetti; he’ll be talking in past seven seasons returned to the no time. “Top Chef” kitchen to fight for The talented culinary cast of Top Chef All-Stars give their “super-fly” poses for the show’s promotion Despite the self-harm that the crown they had missed out on. goes along with watching “Top Richard Blais of Atlanta, Chef” for the past winners. Chef,” millions of viewers tune born on Long Island, took home in season four; it gave him a rea- cooking. He has made bacon ice into see the “chef-testants” duke son to look over his technique and cream and foie gras ice cream. With the end of “Top Chef: the crown. In season four, Rich- All-Stars,” “Top Chef Masters” it out with artistic and sometimes ard was the runner up. He was the win the toughest season of “Top Richard is currently hosting his whimsical dishes. Chef” yet. own show, “Blais Off” on the sci- has begun. In “Masters” re- favorite to win his season, but he nowned chefs take on the quick- They marry flavors that don’t choked in the finale. Blais stands out in the pack ence channel about his scientific seem conceivable in a normal of “chef-testants” for his use of cooking methods. fires and elimination challenges. During the “Top Chef: All- “Top Chef Masters” airs on person’s head: Bacon Licorice Stars” reunion show, he said that “molecular-gastronomy,” the Blais said that he would com- Peanut Butter Hors D’oeuvres, study of the physical and chemi- pete again. Maybe in the future Bravo, Wednesdays at 10. he doesn’t regret having lost back cal process that happens while there will be a season of “Top Brix Maintains the Class, Edge, and Style
As it’s one year anniver- Some may get that vibe that Brix is simply just an overhyped say approaches, Brix still pizza joint. They would be sadly holds up to good reviews mistaken. The menu is more than exten- By Matt Tyoe sive. There is obviously a spot for Staff Writer pizzas on the menu, but there are more choices than the standard pepperoni and sausage. There are REVIEW a bunch of specialty pizzas that Brix specializes in. Brix Pubaria, downtown on The Chicken Caesar Chef’s scenic Main St, is a newer estab- Choice Pizza even has romaine lishment in Cortland. According lettuce on it. There are various to Brix, a pubaria is described options like this that may surprise as “an establishment where fam- you. If brick oven pizza isn’t your ily and friends can gather for the thing, that’s fine because they also finest pizza and alcoholic bever- offer oven-baked pizzas. If you ages.” don’t like any of the choices they Brix is closing in on being have for pizzas, you can D.I.Y: open for a year and they seem They have a list of toppings and to have everything figured out. sauces and you can order what- Their motto on the menu is “Eat, ever you want. Drink, Live,” a perfect motto for To go along with the pizza, a place such as Brix. they also have very good wings, Starting with the first im- with many traditional flavors to pression, Brix is stunning. When choose from. walking into the pubaria, you im- They also come in bone-in or mediately see the beautiful Ital- boneless wings. Aside from the traditional flavors, they have sig- ian art work, central-oval-bar, the photo by Matt Tyoe large brick oven in the back, and nature exotic flavors as well, such the variety of tables and booths as Bourbon-Hawaiian, Mango- The decor inside of Brix appeals to patrons who are looking for a restaurant with an upscale feel to it around the restaurant. Overall, Habenero, and others. They also the appearance is breathtaking. have many appetizers, salads, and Brix is just a downright, well- hot and cold deli sandwiches to D.I.Y with the pasta as well. All their food, but when nighttime is called the 607, which contains decorated, classy place. choose from. in all the menu is extensive and comes the switch flips to party 6 shots of 6 different vodkas in a When it comes down to ex- Aside from the traditional has really anything you are look- mode. The music gets turned up pint glass with a splash of juices perience, it is a hard one to top. pizza place choices, Brix offers ing for. loud, the bar gets crowded, and in it. While sitting at your booth, you a variety of pasta dishes. There Brix is like that friend of they have various drink specials At the end of the day, Brix is can either occupy yourself by are many pasta choices to choose yours that is a perfect, well-man- after 9 P.M. Brix also has a pool a restaurant that wears many hats. watching one of the many TVs or from. My favorite is the Crown nered kid around your parents, table and dart boards. It can be the classy establishment looking to the back of the restau- City Riggz. These are familiar but when they go away on vaca- Brix has many drinks to suit you need to take a date to, or just rant where the workers hand toss- to anyone from the greater Utica tion he is the kid who is going your tastes. They seem to have another party bar in Cortland. ing pizzas for the brick oven. area. Around there they are called crazy getting the party together. more beer choices than most bars Either way, it is a great place to Whether you are out with Chicken Riggies, and Brix does a After nine o’clock, Brix goes in Cortland. There is also a vast spend time in Cortland. your parents for a classy dinner, decent job with the dish. into bar mode. The bar scene is collection of wines and alcohols. or out with the guys for the game, Like the pizza, if there isn’t mild during the day. People may They even have premade drinks Brix has what you need. something that suits you, you can enjoy a beer or a few drinks with on the menu. One of these drinks LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle APRIL 14, 2011 11 Are You in for “thecontrollersphere”? We Love “Arthur”
Of Montreal set to re- Hit movie “Arthur” stirs tance is rescinded because he didn’t marry Susan. This puts Ar- lease their new EP “the- up laughter, realism, and thur in a tough spot and it leaves controllersphere” sentimental emotion him to try and function among the working class to the best of his By Steve Hernandez By Justin Atkinson capabilities. Staff Writer Staff Writer “Arthur” is a comedy, and while it has some romance in it, Of Montreal and front man REVIEW I wouldn’t call it a romantic com- Kevin Barnes are at it once again. edy. They are to release their newest Arthur has a lot of good mes- effort, an EP titled “thecontroller- The new comedy “Arthur” sages throughout the movie, and sphere,” through Polyvinyl Re- hit theaters last weekend and is at times it makes the audience cords on April 26, 2011. taking audiences by storm. This think that love is more important I decided it was worth the is a laugh-out-loud comedy and is than money; it is the feel good money to have it a bit early, so well worth the price of admission. movie of the year so far. I received an instant download “Arthur” stars Russell Brand The movie is rated PG-13, of the EP. Of Montreal’s sound as Arthur; Helen Mirren as Ar- but it’s a movie for everyone and evolves with every release, big or thur’s nanny, Hobson; Jennifer it’s a little less than two hours small, and this new EP is no ex- Garner as Susan, and Luiz Guz- long. Even if you don’t like Rus- ception. man as Arthur’s chauffer Bitter- sell Brand, because you might The band has twenty-six re- photo provided by thedropp.com man. find him annoying or obnoxious, leases, including everything from “Arthur” was directed by this is one of the better movies EP’s and LP’s, to compilations, The band defines their unique personalities in this promo shoot Jason Winer, who also directs that he has done. and remixes. With each release, the hit television show “Modern Russell Brand and Luiz Guz- the band has managed to add a Family.” man make a great pair in the mov- new aspect to their already dis- vocals to the track; however, the met. “L’age D’or” follows Barnes The plot of “Arthur” is Ar- ie, and there are plenty of quot- tinctive sound, which just so hap- verse is brief and more of a spo- as he begins to realize how wrong thur was raised in total luxury. able lines from the movie that you pens to put Of Montreal miles ken word segment than actual his relationship with that same His family is wealthy beyond will use with your friends. ahead of other bands. vocals. woman is. compare and has billions of dol- Some Cortland students have This time around, Of Mon- “Black Lion Massacre” keys “Slave Translator” is Barnes’ lars. Ever since he was a child seen “Arthur” and this is what treal has ventured into yet anoth- listeners into the fact that “the- way of expressing his apparent his every whim has been catered they thought of the new comedy: er formerly uncharted territory: controllersphere” will not be discontentment with the world, to by his nanny, Hobson, and his Cortland junior Andy Buckley lengthy instrumental segments in full of lighthearted melodies and and more specifically with the chauffeur, Bitterman. said, “I didn’t want to see this their songs. The songs on the EP catchy keyboard solos like the woman in the previous two songs. But the party starts to wind movie, but my girlfriend dragged are, to say the least, chaotic. band’s other material. The lyrics at the end of the song down when Arthur's mother in- me to it. But I’m happy that she Being an avid fan of Of Mon- “Flunkt Sass Vs The Root are: “Slave translator I want you, sists that he marry Susan, the did because it was a movie worth treal, I have never had to listen to Plume” incorporates more lyrics I hurt. I’m cutting myself and I daughter of a multi-millionaire watching.” any of their releases more than than the first track. The repeat- feel like dirt.” who isn't too welcoming to Arthur Cortland graduate student once in order to figure out wheth- ed chorus in this song certainly Overall, “thecontroller- and really doesn’t want Arthur to Clint DeVinney said, “Arthur er or not I like it. “thecontroller- exemplifies the EP’s tendency sphere” may take a few listens to be his future son-in-law. Howev- made me cry from laughing and sphere” is a different story. I had toward the depressive side of get used to, especially if listeners er, Arthur is opposed to the idea because it was such a touching to listen to it five times before I Of Montreal: “Even this ghetto have not heard the band’s other due to the fact that he and Susan story; I feel bad for anyone who was sure how I felt about it. To no world that has nothing doesn’t material, but I’m confident that have nothing in common; Arthur hasn’t seen this movie yet.” surprise, it turns out that I like it want me.” Despite the depressing others can grow to appreciate as rejects the proposal after falling I think people should follow quite a bit. lyrics, it is my favorite song off much as I have in the last week. in love with Linda, an outspoken what their fellow classmates have “Black Lion Massacre,” the EP along with “Slave Transla- I’m not certain how many restaurant server with a knack for said, do themselves a favor, and which is the EP’s first track, is an tor.” more changes Of Montreal can petty larceny. go see Arthur. ominous and mainly instrumen- “Holiday Call” follows the make to their sound, as they have As a result, Arthur's inheri- tal track that is likely what made same format as “Black Lion Mas- made such changes countless me unsure of my feelings toward sacre,” and details a conversation times, but it will be exciting to the release. Barnes does lend his Barnes has with God, who is in see what they come up with next. the form of a woman he has just Reach new heights. Need a course you couldn’t get?
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Ithaca-based band, other band commitments, and band size, the Mutron Warriors Mutron Warriors shakes average about a gig a month. up music with Afro-Beat They play in any venues that are willing to have them, and all dif- By Jessica Downer ferent kinds of gigs including par- Copy-Editor ties and weddings. When they play they fill the The sounds of funky music house with many people who and dance came from the Stone come out to support the band. Lounge on Main St. in Cortland. Adrienne Huffman is a fre- This music was the music of the quent attendee of the band’s soulful Mutron Warriors. shows and she stated her reasons This Ithaca-based band had for coming back again and again: the house moving to their jazzy “The band provides awesome afro-funk music with driving beats to dance to,” said Huffman. rhthyms. She also talked about the passion The genre of the band would Yaman shows for his saxaphone be decribed as Afro-Beat, a genre playing: “You can really tell that formed by the late Fela Kuti, af- Jamie enjoys being up there. His ter he saw James Brown perform Saxaphone playing really reso- in Africa. It is described as hav- nates with me.” ing heavy rhythems, beats, and a Other people who attended large horn section. the show had comments such as, The band members come “I can’t help but dance to their from all over Central New York, music,” or, “I came all the way including Syracuse and Cortland, from Syracuse just to hear them but mostly from Ithaca. Its nine play.” members include Mark Weinand, Though the band members Lee Hamilton, and Jamie Yaman love the music they play, they on saxes, Chuck Janvrin on bass, make it about the fans that come Elisa Sciscioli on vocals and sax, out to support them. DJ Gourd on guitar; Stefan My- “Of course I would want ev- ers on lead guitar, Steve Reich- eryone to be positively affected land on drums and Adam Gold by our music, but all I can do is on keyboard. photo by Todd Curtis/Staff Photographer put the music out there and have “If you put all rock, blue- it touch them in anyway it can,” grass, soul, funk, and jazz and At left, vocalist and saxaphone player Elisa Sciscioli; at right, Yaman, one of the band’s sax players said Yaman.“ ‘Music washes any other kind of music you away from the soul the dust of ev- Yaman, who has been with Dj Gourd who has spent thou- Some of the band’s popular eryday life.’ I can only hope that could think of in a blender and the band for a year and a half talk- sands of hours and dollars trying songs include “Sad Chicken,” mix it up, you’d get our sound,” our music is doing that to our lis- ed about the band’s influences. to find hip, funk, and soul music. “Mutiny,” “Seduction,” and teners.” Catch the Mutron War- said Jamie Yaman, one of the “Our influences definitely come When he DJs in Ithaca, he plays “90% of Me is You.” saxophone players. riors in their next show at Cast- from the older soul of the 60s and very rare funk and soul.” Due to scheduling conflicts, aways in Ithaca on April 23rd. SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle APRIL 14, 201013 Just Let the Bats Do the Talking.... the bottom of the inning. The Softball team outscores Red Dragons sent 17 batters New Paltz in Tuesdays to the plate in the inning. The scoring fest began with back-to- amazing doubleheader back doubles by Jessica Harmon By Mark Nader and Stoddard. This gave way for Staff Writer Meaghan Kohler’s three-run shot to centerfield. The Hawks then Cortland brought their bats replaced starter Gillian Davidoff against SUNY New Paltz on with Emily Collanzo who was Tuesday afternoon at Dragon unable to stop the bleeding. Field. The nationally twentieth The first batter Collanzo would ranked team in the nation slugged face was Beth Lamison who their way for 10-2 and 12-1 clobbered a homerun for a solo victories. shot. Donnino then reached on In game one, Lyndsay Rowell a fielding error by Collanzo. pitched a complete game going Cross then joined the homerun the distance in the five inning party with a shot down right field game. Rowell scattered four giving the Red Dragons a 7-0 hits, struck out two and allowed lead. Donnino would be a part two runs, one of them earned. of the scoring later in the inning Donnalyn Cross started the game this time knocking in the final two off with a bang hitting her fifth runs of the inning with a single homerun of the season for an to right centerfield. Cortland early 1-0 Cortland lead. The Red would go in cruise control from Dragons would get another run in there. Martin went three innings the second when Tara Donnino allowing the lone Hawks run hit a single to right field, scoring while striking out five. She was Lorraine Stoddard. The Hawks followed by Morgan Kuhn who would answer with a run of their went two scoreless innings with own in the third. The Hawks two strikeouts herself. hit three consecutive singles to Cortland improved to 19-3 begin the inning before Samantha and 8-0 within SUNYAC. Barra grounded into a double The Red Dragons continue to play, scoring Jillian Gallagher. dominate the conference and now Cortland would respond with have won 31 straight SUNYAC eight runs over the next three photo provided by Jonathan Rodriguez games with their last loss coming innings. Cortland’s fourth inning Cassie Kardias came out swinging with two homeruns in the first game and a one more in the second on April, 18, 2009; a 5-3 loss to began with a leadoff double from Cardias unloaded on a Gallagher in the bottom of the inning. of the season giving Cortland the hands of SUNY Brockport. Katie Fusco. Donnino followed pitch for a two-run homerun that Game two was more of the a 1-0 lead after one. Winning The Red Dragons are off until next with a double down the right field went over the centerfield fence, same for the Red Dragons with pitcher Abby Martin struck out Wednesday when they will visit line scoring Charlotte Freed who giving Cortland a 7-1 lead. New the home team jumping on the the side in the top of the second the University of Rochester for a pinch ran for Fusco. After Cross Paltz would add one in the fifth Hawks early. Cardias hit her which gave way for the Red non-conference doubleheader. and Lucia recorded outs. Cassie while Cortland added three more second homerun of the and fourth Dragons eleven-run outburst in Athletes of the Week Lucia Meola and Aaron Schuldt earn this week’s AOTW title By Ashley Wysocarski Staff Writer Lucia Meola is willing to do whatever it takes to get her team a victory, which is what helped her to become this week’s Athlete of the Week. Meola was also awarded the SUNYAC Softball Player of the Week, a further testament of her triumphs. During a 4-0 week for the lady Red Dragons, Meola carried an astounding .636 batting average. In a double-header versus SUNYAC rival Oneonta, Meola earned three RBI in each game. Just this past Saturday, Cortland faced another SUNYAC foe, this time to battle for the number one spot. Fredonia and Cortland entered the double- photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com header both undefeated in Lucia Meola had 6 RBI during Cortland’s DH game against Oneonta conference play, and sharing the Her batting average sits at a swung, threw, and even his style.” top spot. Meola put in an A-plus staggering .456, with a slugging Meola said. effort to help Cortland walk away percentage of .649. It’s not all The softball team has a busy on top. about the offense though, and week to try and improve their During the first game, Meola carries a strong glove to national ranking, facing New Meola went three for four, and make sure that she does what Paltz, Rochester, Geneseo, and scored two runs. She added she can to prevent other teams Brockport. another run in the second game. from getting on base. So far this On the men’s side, Aaron Cortland handed Fredonia two season, she has an impressive Schuldt earns the title of Athlete crucial losses, moving Cortland .926 fielding percentage. of the Week. His complete game to a national-ranking of 20th in While lessons are learned, performance against Brockport Division III. Meola has had much and stances are tweaked with each on the 28th of March earned personal success this season, but season, for Meola her basis of him respect throughout the she makes sure to remember play came at a much younger age. conference. softball is a team sport. She learned from someone she During the game, Schuldt “I think the most challenging spent every day of her childhood allowed just three hits, and the part about softball is the fact that with, learning how to improve her only run scored by the Golden it is individualized, but you have play. Eagles was unearned. Shut- to work as a team at the same “I have always grown up down showings have become time. When you are up to bat it's watching my older brother play something of an expectation for just you, but the only way to score sports: football, basketball, and Schuldt when he pitches. if you’re on base is if someone baseball; he did it all and I wanted On the season, Schuldt has else hits you in- so everyone's to be like him. He plays with so kept his E.R.A. down at 1.27, and own game has to come together. much passion and love for the has three wins with just one loss Whether it is hitting or fielding game and you can see it on the in 35.1 innings pitched. we have to work as a team,” field during every play. When we Coming up this weekend, Meola said. were younger I would love when the Red Dragons baseball team On the season, Meola has he would let me play/practice has games against Oswego and accumulated 15 runs, 15 RBI, with him because I tried to copy Fredonia. and that’s just the beginning. everything he did: how he ran, SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle APRIL 14, 2011 14 Warriors Win All-Star Classic Three Cortland ruggers selected for the 2011 All- Star game
By Teddy Montalvo Staff Writer
Three Cortland ruggers represented C-State this Sunday in this year’s All Star match, as a NYS Upstate Beaver. First to be selected was Senior scrum half Tony Aqualina or “Aqua” as he’s known on the field. Aqua was first selected last year for his skill and athleticism, and he was chosen again after he helped lead the ruggers to a NYS Championship. Next to be selected were Senior Props Mike Compton and Kevin Fullan or “City of Compton” and “Jumanji”, respectively. They were noticed for their impressive performance in the SUNY Championship Tournament on Saturday. The three Cortland All Stars helped the NYS Beavers defeat Metro NY 31-20. “Aqua” started the match at scrum half. With no prior practice with his unfamiliar team, he was consistent in getting the ball out to the wing. His precision passing led to a number of scoring plays, while his endurance helped him play strong the entire first half. “Aqua” was replaced the second half by another scrum half from upstate NY. The second half “City of Compton” and “Jumanji” came in as props. “Jumanji” had a spectacular game. He fought for possession at every ruck and had an impressive assist on the wing. Following one of his teammates he received a pass towards the outside; from then he sucked the defense in and passed it just in time to another all-star who ran it in for the score. “City of Compton” helped maul, or drive, a player in from photo provided by Teddy Montalvo the ten meter line. His strength Tony Aqualina, Mike Compton and Kevin Fullan were selected to represent the C-State Warriors in the 2011 All-Star game on Sunday helped overpower the opposing be able to represent Cortland in an out that I was going to play with The All Star match served as in Watertown, and Fort Drum. pack, which drove his teammate All Star match. We all played so my fellow Cortland Warriors a try out for a Regional Upstate Last year in Watertown Cortland in for another Beaver score. He well which made it even better”, I was pumped,” “Aqua” said. team, where the best of NY will defeated Barracks for the Blue also helped steal the ball at a “City of Compton” said after the “Jumanji” said “It was great. I face neighboring states in the Ball tournament; this year they number of rucks and maintain game. love Rugby and it was an amazing New England area. look to take the Upstate Title. possession at many tackles. “I was really excited to play opportunity to be able to try out Cortland also enters the “It was a great opportunity to in the match, but when I found for a Regional team.” Upstate Tournament this Sunday Track & Field Dash Competitor’s Hopes Red Dragons bring 4x400 meter relay also had a season, Tomas Velasquez jumped competition with three ECAC- All in all, the Moravian Coach season personal best time while 6.89 meters (22’ 7.25”) to take qualifying times, while having P Invitational was a huge success the heat during the winning it in 4:01.63. Both of second place in the long jump. solid placements. Nikki Schafer for both the Cortland men’s and Moravian Invitational these performances not only put Along with Velasquez, Cortland placed the highest at third place women’s track and field teams. these athletes on top of the charts finished with third and fifth place and a time of 15.56 seconds. The teams will attend the Army By Brittani Sahm for the weekend, but they are also as well. Katie Darling and Brenna Meet held at West Point, NY on Staff Writer the current leading SUNYAC Triple jumper Will Razzano Filipello finished in the fifth and Saturday, April 16th. times as well. took third place jumping 13.79 ninth spots. Cortland dominated on both meters (45’ 3”) along with Kenny The first sign of spring was the men’s and women’s side in Sinclair who came in fourth in seen as the Cortland track and the 400 meter dash with seven the same event. Amber Stephens field team fired up the track at the girls and four men taking top-ten finished in fifth place as the Moravian Coach P Invitational positions. The women took the sole women triple jumper for held at Moravian College in second, third, fifth, sixth, eighth, Cortland. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania last and ninth place as Abby Vander Justin Torres had a great weekend. Veen led the group with an ECAC- performance day by placing in The sunshine and warm qualifying time, and season best the top-ten of all three the events weather brought out some great time of 59.84 seconds. The men he competed in. On top of that, performances as many athletes finished strong too by taking the he achieved a season best in all met both SUNYAC and ECAC fourth, sixth, seventh, and tenth three. Torres’s best finish was a standards. Two performances places in the race. Gino Bisceglia third place in the shot put with a on the women’s side placed first had the top time for the men with throw of 40.96 meters (134’ 04”). in their event and most other a time of 49.16 seconds. He also placed seventh in the performances were in the top-ten The field events stomped discus and tenth in the hammer for each event. on their competition with all of throw. On the women’s side, Sarah Bonnell ran a season the men jumpers finishing in the Ashley Gansle finished tenth in personal best time in the 100 top-five of their respective event. the javelin throw. meter dash to win the event in Coming back strong after an On the track, the women’s 12.60 seconds. The women’s injury left over from the indoor 100 meter hurdlers controlled the 15 APRIL 14, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS Who Can Stop The Orangemen? LACROSSE FROM PAGE 16 Syracuse ousts Princeton; retains their by DiStefano, who scored three number one spot times and added an assist. Junior Zack Mulvaney had two goals By Justin Atkinson and an assist, freshman Mark Staff Writer Panneton scored twice and Slavik contributed with a goal and two The Syracuse Orange men’s assists. Five others tallied one lacrosse team took its undefeated goal each with freshman Matt record and number one ranking DiMarco netting the first goal into Princeton last weekend, of his career. DeLuca chipped in but they got a lot more than with two assists and won 9-of-11 they bargained for. In the first face-offs. Winterfeldt contributed half Syracuse instilled their will with team highs of six ground on Princeton, and they took a balls and four caused turnovers. 5-2 lead into the locker room Goalie Scott Tota made 10 saves into the half. In the first half, in his second career start. the Orange got goals from Josh Senior Ryan Lowe gave Amidon, Jeremy Thompson, two Ithaca the lead at 10:51 of the goals from Stephen Keogh, and opening quarter, and junior Tom Tommy Palasek. Princeton got Mongelli then made it a 2-0 their goals from Luke Armour game with 47 seconds left in the and Chris McBride. quarter. His goal would be the last The second half, though, was for Ithaca until the 10:05 mark a completely different story and in the fourth quarter. Cortland the Princeton Tigers really came took control of the game with 11 alive and took it to the Orange. straight goals; the Red Dragons Less than five minutes into the led 6-2 at the half after Panneton quarter Princeton scored the first and DiStefano each scored twice. goal of the third quarter when Cortland then outscored attack man Mike Grossman fired Ithaca, 4-0, in the third quarter to the ball past Syracuse goalie push its lead to 10-2. Mike Tota, John Galloway. Then just over DiStefano, Hopps and Mulvaney a minute later, Princeton added each scored once. Hayes opened its second goal of the second the fourth quarter with an half when one of the Syracuse unassisted goal to make it an 11-2 defensemen botch a pass right game, and senior Michael Silipo in front of the Syracuse’s net photo provided by thedailorange.com Stephen Keogh scored three goals during the fourth quarter. They defeated Princeton 7-5 on Saturday ended the Bombers’ drought and Princeton attack man Chris off an assist by junior Devin McBride made the Orange pay dismal in third quarter as they playing well and no goals were shut Princeton out in the final Weinshank at 10:05. Sophomore for their mistake as he scored an were shutout and that was one of allowed until Syracuse’s clutch quarter. Thomas Casey and DiMarco easy goal from point blank range. the main reasons why Princeton player Stephen Keogh stepped up With the win Syracuse stays followed with goals for the Red That was McBride’s second goal was able to come back. Princeton his game like always and broke undefeated and they improve Dragons, and Mongelli finished of the game. Princeton eventually was playing a zone defense and the tie with his third goal of the their record to 9-0 on the year, the scoring with eight seconds did tie the game with 28 seconds Syracuse just couldn’t figure it game. Syracuse then iced the and with the loss Princeton falls left on the clock. left in the third quarter when a out and it also helped that their game with under two minutes to to 3-7 and their dismal season With these two wins, Cortland Princeton attack man fired the goalie was on fire. In the second go when Orange midfielder Kevin continues. Syracuse has two upped its record to 7-2 overall equalizing goal from just a few half alone Princeton’s goalie Drew took Princeton’s goalie out games this week. They play and 2-0 in the league. Cortland feet away. When the third quarter Tyler Fiorito made ten second- of the net and slipped it past him. Cornell at the Dome on Tuesday will travel to Rochester to face ended, Syracuse’s lead was half saves. However Syracuse Syracuse was up 7-5 and that was and Providence at the New Nazareth on Monday, then come wiped away and the Tigers could found their offense in the fourth the final score. Syracuse’s offense England Lacrosse Classic in back home on Wednesday to host smell upset. quarter. Midway through the and defense both stepped up in Foxboro Massachusetts. Oswego in conference play. Syracuse’s offense looked fourth quarter, both defenses were the fourth quarter as Syracuse
and I’m happy I gave us a good outing to keep it rolling in the BASEBALL right direction.” 2011 Master’s Recap FROM PAGE 16 Nick Thode led the charge Charl Schwartzel wins form, especially Sunday, after change when he teed off on the for the Red Dragons going 2-3 shooting a final round 67 to par four 10th hole. McIlroy’s the same for the Red Dragons, with two doubles and three golf’s most prestigious finish in a tie for third with Geoff drive went left, hit a tree, and scoring 13 runs while only RBI, while Zach Graczyk went award Ogilvy and Luke Donald. Woods rolled to rest way off the fairway. allowing one against R.I.T. 3-3 with a double and two runs was 5-under on the front nine, He was forced to punch back to Scott Hartling went 6 1/3 strong scored for Cortland who had 12 By Nate Vaji with help from four birdies and an the fairway before pulling his innings, striking out seven and players’ record hits. Cortland Staff Writer eagle on the par five eighth hole. third shot went way left of the allowing one hit in the victory. now stands alone atop the Woods however played even green. His fourth shot then hit a I'm really happy with my SUNYAC Conference with a 7-0 par on the back nine, finishing tree branch and fell short of the performance”, said Hartling who record and look to add to it with Who is Charl Schwartzel? with three straight pars. Woods green. kept the Tiger batters off balance conference games this week. The Before Sunday, the 26-year old was unable to knock in the key Shot number five finally with a sweeping slider and a hard Red Dragons traveled to Oswego was a successful golfer from birdie putts when needed to move found the green, and a two-putt fastball. “I just wanted to give yesterday for a doubleheader and South Africa with multiple wins to the top of the leaderboard. later forced McIlroy to card a our team a good outing so we can visit Fredonia for a three game on the South African Sunshine Through the first three triple bogey-seven. keep our momentum going into stand this weekend. Tour and in Europe. Sunday, he rounds, 21-year old Rory McIlroy McIlroy then bogeyed this week’s games. Our team is put his name in history forever held the lead. McIlroy shot an number eleven and double playing great baseball right now by winning the 2011 Masters opening round 65 to open up a bogeyed twelve and fell out of Tournament. lead. He would increase his lead contention. In an interview with Schwartzel shot a final round going into the weekend with a 69 CBS after his round, McIlroy 66 to outlast two Australians on on Friday. said, “I lost some confidence with the final day. Adam Scott and McIlroy then shot a 70 on my putter on the back nine. But Spacious 2 Bedroom 23-year old Jason Day finished at Saturday to hold a four shot lead I think I showed some character 12-under par, just one shot behind at 12-under par going into the with the way I finished.” McIlroy Schwartzel. final day. McIlroy was one-over did finish with four straight parts. apartment Schwartzel birdied the final par on the front nine Sunday, but McIlroy finished the day with four holes of the tournament to still held a one shot lead at the top an eight-over par 80 and finished Fall 2011-Spring 2012 overtake those two and claim the of the leaderboard. the tournament tied for 15th at green jacket. Things would drastically four-under par. Tiger Woods returned to Only $2,000 per student per semester Includes heat, hotwater and garbage removal Call 756-5951 Steve or Leslie days. Sports Year of the (Red) Dragon Cortland Cortland’s baseball team Athletics keeps steak alive; wins 10th straight game Scores By Mark Nader WOMEN’S LACROSSE Staff Writer Cortland 13 Buffalo St. 8 Many have tried, but right now nobody is able to stop the Next: @ New Paltz Red Dragons. Cortland has now won ten games in a row with their MEN’S LACROSSE last loss coming over their spring Cortland 16 break trip. Since returning from Florida, Cortland has outscored Nazareth 6 their opponents 57 to 18 and have Next: vs. Oswego given up one or zero runs in six of those contests. This past week the 20th nationally-ranked Red Dragons GOLF placed 7th at went 7-0 and received a no- hitter from Travis Ratliff in a 1-0 Vassar Invitational victory over SUNY Plattsburgh. Next: @ Amherst Jack Ratliff struck out eight and walked three in the seven inning Leaman Tournament game. Plattsburgh’s best chance to break up the no-no came in the top of the seventh but defensive replacement, Adam Smith, who BASEBALL entered the game in the inning, Cortland 13 made a running catch to keep Plattsburgh hitless. Ratliff RIT 1 was not the only one with an Next: @ Oswego (DH) impressive pitching performance. Aaron Schuldt Michael Mahay, Mike Assman, Zach Badanes, Peter Lompado and Scott photo by Todd Curtis SOFTBALL (Game 1) Hartling all had impressive John Adornetto hit a homerun and brought four batters home when Cortland sweeped St. Vincent Cortland 9 starts, keeping opposing batters first game one, 7-6 versus Mt. St. dominance on the mound as he Cortland would add one in the puzzled throughout the week. Vincent, the Red Dragons made would go 2 2/3 while striking third as P.J. Rinaldi hit a sacrifice Fredonia 2 “We have a great pitching staff,” said Hartling. “All of our guys sure they could breathe easy in out four without allowing a fly, scoring Tim Panetta, who had SOFTBALL (Game 2) the second game of the double base runner. Offensively, Dan tripled to the right center gap the work real hard 100% of the time, Cortland 3 and when you have guys that are header verses the Dolphins. Kaplan would get the scoring at-bat before. Cortland’s final committed like that you’re going Lompado improved his record started with a two run blast over four runs came in the sixth from Fredonia 0 to succeed.” to 2-0 in the 9-0 victory over the left field fence in the second. bases loaded walks by Wild and After taking care of in- the Dolphins. Lompado went 4 Kaplan finished 2-3 with two RBI James Quinn, a sacrifice fly from Next: vs. New Paltz (DH) conference opponents Oswego 1/3 innings while only allowing and two runs scored. The Red Riberio and a fielder’s choice and Plattsburgh during the week, one hit which was a liner off of Dragons would add two more from Chris Jackson. Cortland took care of business in his leg in the third inning. John runs in the inning when Matt Sunday’s game was more of three non-conference games this Molloy would follow in relief and Wild scored on a balk and Billy Athletes weekend. After winning a close would continue the Red Dragon Ribeiro doubled in Matt June. See BASEBALL , page 15 of the “Tougher Than Chain Mail” Week Solid defense helps Cortland to defeat Brockport, Ithaca By Chris Ouellette Staff Writer Nationally fifth-ranked Cortland outscored Brockport 6-0 in the first quarter as the Red Dragons defeated the Golden Eagles, 16-6, in a SUNYAC contest at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. Thirteen Cortland players scored at least one goal, led by senior Chris DeLuca’s three tallies. Freshman Lucia Meola Joe Slavik scored twice, while Softball junior Greg Wright and senior Jay SUNYAC Player of the Week after DiStefano finished with a goal batting a .636 and had three and two assists. Wright reached doubles, and seven RBI the career 100-point mark with his three points in the game and now has 47 goals and 53 assists for 100 points in three seasons. He reached the record with a goal late in the third quarter. During the game, Cortland used four different goalies. Freshman Scott Tota didn’t make any saves in 18:52, while sophomore Mike Kaminski stopped two shots and allowed photo by Todd Curtis only one goal in 16:15. Junior Jay DiStefano conributed to The Red Dragon’s win over the Bombers with three goals and an assist Kyle Gaebel made one save and Cortland a 3-0 lead. Freshman that pushed the lead to 11-2. The defeat the Ithaca Bombers, 13- allowed three goals in 11:52; Brian Winterfeldt, junior Eric Red Dragons led 12-3 at halftime 4, in non-conference action at freshman Nick Costabile played Richards, and Slavik also scored and 14-5 after three quarters. the SUNY Cortland Stadium the last 13:01 and recorded three in the opening quarter. On Wednesday night, Complex. Aaron Schuldt saves while not being scored Brendan Rothfuss Cortland men’s lacrosse team Nine different players upon. Baseball scored the first two goals of the went on an 11-0 scoring run that scored for the Red Dragons, led Pitched a complete game Senior Eric Parah, Pat second quarter to close draw spanned 35 minutes, 42 seconds Hayes, and DiStefano all scored against Brockport striking out Brockport within 6-2, but Slavik from late in the first quarter to nine and allowing only one walk in the game’s first 1:42 to give then started a 5-0 Cortland run early in the fourth quarter to See BEST EVER , page 15