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State University of New York College at Cortland The Children’s Museum Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Education majors help make Valentine’s Day creative and educational

By Becky Greenland News Editor

Red and pink paint, glitter and paper hearts covered every table at the Children’s Museum located in O’Heron Newman Hall last Saturday. Children seated in little chairs concen- trated intently, while painting hearts on window hangings and sprinkling glitter on “plates of love.” Some decorated cookies for themselves or their valen- tines, while others colored cards. The Children’s Museum, lo- cated at 8 Calvert Street, hosts events such as “Valentine’s Day Art” six or seven times a semes- ter. Students from Cortland’s Childhood and Early Childhood Education Department volun- teer their time to help faculty and staff members run the events and for a good opportunity to in- teract with the young children. Senior Amanda Mailman, an early childhood/childhood education major, said that help- ing out at these events will help her in her classroom. She said, “It’s an informal setting so we can learn about kids when they are not sitting and learn- ing. They are really creative and use their imaginations.” Senior Jo-ann Deis- inger agreed. “It gives par- photo by Becky Greenland/News Editor ents a chance to interact with their kids since during the Sarah Zipp and her daughter Qweneth (left) and John Howard and his daughters Hellen and Diana (right) paint and color Valentine cards week, the kids are at school and the parents are at work.” play and learn together across a dent, brought his two daughters, lizing the many other opportu- on experiments; physical play The museum’s mission is variety of topics in many ways.” Diana (4) and Hellen (7), and nities the museum had, such as such as hoola-hoops, hopscotch to offer “interactive, hands- The events are structured said, “It’s a good way for kids to dramatic play, which featured and bowling; and much more. on experiences in an environ- so that the children can wan- play with each other. They get to dress up clothes and acting; sen- Students and children aren’t ment where Cortland commu- der freely from station to sta- choose what they want to do.” sory tables with sand and sea the only ones benefitting from nity members including parents, tion and choose what crafts or If a child wasn’t inspired to shells; the nature nook, com- their days at the Children’s Muse- grandparents, caregivers, teach- activities they would like to do. create a valentine last Saturday, plete with animal bones and in- ers, college students, youth, and John Howard, a Cortland resi- they also had the option of uti- sects; physics posters and hands- See MUSEUM , page 2 young children can be inspired to Black Student Union Love Your Body

BSU strives to bring di- for the adjustment of students Body Appreciation Week Awareness Week, which is ob- and fun activities to raise aware- of Cortland, and to promote di- served by many campuses and ness about eating disorders. It versity and Black Culture versity and transformational raises awareness about communities across the country. also allows everyone involved to awareness to Cortland change throughout the campus. eating disorders Throughout the week, an ex- join as a larger entity to support The goal is to make the Cortland hibit will be open each day from the movement toward prevention. Community aware of the Black 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring dis- Refreshments will be avail- Experience and black Culture plays, posters, art, and general able, and raffles will be held with By Jessica Downer By Caitlin Sullivan information representing body all proceeds going to support Copy Editor through educational and social Contributing Writer programming. The club extends image. This exhibit, as well as all the efforts of Body Appreciation the concepts of Black struggles Body Appreciation Week events, Week. This event will take place in and issues that influence the is open to the public and free of the Corey Union Function Room. charge. The display can be found Internationally known au- Many students strive for dynamics of human condition This year, Cortland faculty, by uniting people of all races.” in the Corey Union Exhibition thor, speaker, and ambassador diversity on campus through staff and students will continue Lounge on the college’s campus. of the National Eating Disorder events, education, and clubs. The club officers and active their annual efforts in promot- members promote cultural aware- At 7 p.m. on Monday night Association, Jenni Schaefer, will One of the forerunners for ing awareness of eating disorders there will be a social coffee- be the highlight of the week as diversity on campus is the ness and education for all students with Body Appreciation Week, that attend. Khalia Brown, a house event featuring various the keynote speaker. Her pre- Black Student Union (BSU). beginning Monday, February 21 musical and dance performanc- sentation shares her unique story Despite the name, the Black sophomore and president of BSU and continuing through Thurs- talked about her experience as a es, all entertaining the theme of her struggles with an eating Student Union is not only for day, February 24. This year will of the week: “You’re Amaz- disorder and her process of re- black students. According to freshman attending BSU. “BSU mark the 13th consecutive year was a major part in helping my ad- ing, Just the Way You Are.” covery. Schaefer presented at the club mission statement, “The that the college will celebrate The week provides the entire Cortland back in 2008, when purpose of the Black Student with campus-wide events to campus and surrounding commu- Union is to provide a focal point See BSU , page3 honor National Eating Disorders nity with information, support, See B.A.W. , page 3 2 February 17, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS What’s Going On? The Problems of Plagiarism

Calendar of Events: February 17-23 How society can mistak- torical text. Peterson wrapped As part of the presentation, enly promote plagiarism up by arguing that the Regents Lorraine Melita, the Senior As- Today: Exam standards teach students sistant Librarian, unveiled a new in state tests and online the wrong skills that could grave- system that can help with the 12 p.m. “Reimagining Multicultural Life and Diversity at SUNY Cortland” ly effect their college careers. “war on plagiarism.” This revo- located in Brockway, Jacobus Lounge. Next to speak was Daniel lutionary new system is called By Adam Dejesus Gonzalez Harms, bibliographer and In- “Safe-Assign.” It allows pro- 5 p.m. James M. Clark Center presents a study abroad informational Staff Writer structional Services Librarian at fessors and educators to upload session, located in Brockway room 216. Memorial Library, who expressed student-submitted paper into a his thoughts on a topic he called, database which then searches “Academic Integrity and the New the internet and finds what -sen Friday: Media.” Harms discussed web- tences and phrases are directly “What you have learned sites such as Wikipedia, which, copied from online sources. The 8 p.m. - RHA presents “Rack-A-Thon Dance-A-Thon,” an event in Corey as a high school student could according to Wikipedia and it’s process isn’t fast but it yields 2 a.m. Union Function Room to help raise money for Breast Cancer set you up for failure in col- user agreement license, states impressive results that not only Research. lege,” states Gigi Peterson, as that anyone can use information express how much of the es- she began her lecture “New in published works. According to say is plagiarized, but also what York States’ Regents Exam and 12:30 John Sheehan from the History Department will present “Ireland: Harms, Wikipedia doesn’t request parts by highlighting the text. Methods to Educate Future Pro- its users to cite or pay any form “Students can use these tools p.m. The Laboratory for the Imperial Formula in the Atlantic World,” in fessionals,” last Wednesday. of tribute to original sources. if their professors allow them to the Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. According to Peterson, Harms goes on to state that access the tab on their e-learning New York State and its Regents its basically free information that pages. This way, students can see Saturday: Exam standards are teaching the can be used anywhere. It also can exactly what they need to cite in wrong skills to students, causing be altered by anyone with the 4 p.m. Mens Basketball vs. Brockport. order to get full credit on their increasingly high levels of pla- right knowledge. “It is becoming work,” she said. “Safe-Assign” giarism in first-year college -stu difficult to see the differences in allows professors to quickly de- dents. High school students are other websites. Now a days, most termine if a paper is plagiarized, Sunday: taught to analyze and copy text sites get their information from as opposed to relying on gut in- from “documents,” and use the Wikipedia. In fact too many.” stinct and the views of others. 2 p.m. “Debate: Pros and Cons of Gas Drilling.” The event is located in text that they have copied by in- Harms said that this makes it These three professionals ex- Old Main Brown Auditorium. corporating it into their answer. difficult for students to find reli- pressed various ways to counter Peterson argues that the ru- able sources on the internet that plagiarism and prevent the hu- Monday: bric states nothing about proper haven’t already been altered by miliation that it brings to not only citing, and even allows such prac- Wikipedia. Harms also stated that students, but to the college itself. tices to be overlooked. “If this is many students don’t realize they 7 p.m. “Body Appreciation Awareness Coffee House” located in the Other resources professors what teachers are preparing the must cite every idea taken from and students can use in order Corey Union Function Room. students for, there is obviously someone else, including pictures. to prevent plagiarism are pro- something wrong with the rubric.” “The best way to deal with pla- vided by the COR101 website. Tuesday: Peterson also argues that giarism is to put meaning in your The website has resources that the historical documents in the assignments. Make it something can help students cite their work 4:30 “Plagiarism: Is It a Professional or Moral Infraction?” This panel “DBQ” questions are hardly worth researching that can help properly, as well as help profes- p.m. is the third presentation in the series “Plagiarism and Its Just documents at all. She displayed the students with their future. sors notice signs of plagiarism. Desserts.” Located in Brockway Jacobus Lounge. several examples that ranged Also, be very clear with what from a comic strip to a list of his- you want cited,” said Harms. 7:30 Professor Sam Kelley of the Communication Studies and Africana Studies Department will read, “Retirement Blues” in Brockway Jacobus Lounge. MUSEUM 7 p.m. For Body Appreciation Week, SAB presents: “SAB/Eating Disor- FROM COVER PAGE The New Valentine’s Day ders Coffeehouse” in Corey Union Exhibition Lounge. um. Parents and family members Wednesday also enjoy the time spent with the “Friendship Day” to symbol- children and the events the mu- Couples beware: the fa- 12:30 Sandwich Seminar “Art and Classical Music of African American mous holiday is starting ize that everyone can be friends. p.m. Composers,” located in Brockway Jacobus Lounge. seum offers. Trevor Schadewald, Independence has become a Cortland resident, brought his to take on new meaning important to our society as a two children Kya (8), and Ty (3), whole, and Valentine’s Day has 4:30 Brooks Museum Lecture, “Do Women Work Close to Home?” to the Valentine’s Day event. He been affected by that current rep- p.m. Located in Moffett 2125. said, “They’d stay here all day if utation as well. Friendships have we’d let them. They get really into By Brittani Sahm Staff Writer begun to take precedence over the projects, like the arts and crafts boyfriend/girlfriend relationships. 7:30 “Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover From Your Eating Disorder and and the interactive activities.” p.m. Fall in Love with Life,” presented by Jenni Schaefer in Corey Sophomore Alana Hotchkiss Sarah Zipp teaches sport man- would rather spend Valentine’s Union Function Union. agement classes at Cortland. “It’s Day with her girl friends: “I think something different and it’s nice The day of romance, Val- it’s better for girls to have a good to get out of the house. They love entine’s Day, falls on Febru- time with a close group of girl it,” she said, referring to her two ary 14 of every year. Flowers, friends, rather than with one boy.” daughters Adelyn and Qweneth. candy, and candle-lit dinners Sophomore Alyssa Boval- Emilie Kudela, the Children’s have come to be the symbols of ino, who is currently in a long- Museum coordinator and an early this day. But have our experi- term relationship, does not treat childhood faculty member said ences altered the recent views the day as special: “It’s just that many families come back and expectations of this holiday? whatever. I don’t really take to the museum repeatedly and Saint Valentine, to whom the the holiday very seriously.” she encourages families to bring day is dedicated, was a Christian Hotchkiss and Bovalino are new friends to upcoming events. martyr in third century Rome. Val- just a few examples of how stu- She commended the students for entine was jailed for his many ac- dents view Valentine’s Day dif- all their hard work and said that tions against the emperor Claudius ferently than in past generations. there are “not many opportuni- II Gothicus, who later sentenced Instead of romantic dates and ties for students to see children Valentine to death. Signed in his expensive gifts, these two are with their families in an infor- last letter to a woman whom he celebrating the 14th with a “Girl’s mal educational environment.” had fallen in love with, “from Night Out” theme they put togeth- The museum inspires chil- your Valentine.” These were the er with a small group of friends. dren, parents and students alike. last written words by the Saint. “It’s going to be a lot of fun Jen Mooney, an early child- The day was chosen because for us to all be together, without hood/childhood education major, February the 14 was the day guys involved,” states Hotchkiss who has helped out at eight of of Saint Valentine’s execution. about the time spent with her the Children’s Museum events Because of his loyalty to friends on the holiday. Accord- agreed. She said, “I learn a lot of Christians, Saint Valentine and ing to Hotchkiss, their night will cool projects that I can use in my his message of love and hope consist of a group dinner date, own classroom. I hope that the have been carried on and cel- a movie night in the residence school I eventually work in will ebrated for centuries. Year after halls, and an ending of desserts. have something like this, maybe a year, men and women alike are Celebrating a holiday dedi- morning or after-school program.” taken in by this mystical idea, but cated to love can be hard for The Children’s Museum’s times have changed. Sophomore heart-broken men and women, next event will be March 5 and PJ Flynn believes “it’s just a com- but with a group of friends and a is titled, “Dan, the Snake Man,” mercial holiday. I like Valentine’s plan, spending the day alone does where children will be able to in- Day, but it’s a way for the stores not have to be an option. Saint teract with a variety of exotic rep- and restaurants to make money.” Valentine meant to spread love in tiles on an up-close and personal Even in some local el- all ways, including through great level. The events take place from ementary schools the day can times with the ones you love most. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are free, no longer signal a day of “ro- but donations are appreciated. mance,” but is instead re-named NEWS The Dragon Chronicle February 17, 2011 3

consist of fun videos, games and exercises all focusing on the topic B.A.W. of a healthy, positive self-image. New Club On Campus BSU Area teenage students will be in- FROM COVER PAGE vited to join Delta Phi Epsilon FROM COVER PAGE and the Cortland community on she spoke about these struggles this day to reach out to the local The Health Club is here to increase the local blood supply. as portrayed in her first book, justment to school,” said Brown. community and broaden the au- Health Club is also planning “It was like a tight-knit family, a “Life Without Ed.” Now, Schae- dience. At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday help health majors gain various events in the future. Body fer returns in 2011 as she looks home away from home.” Brown night, “Women of Color” will be experience on campus Appreciation Week, sponsored became the BSU president as a to share the story in her latest hosting a program for the second by the Health Promotion Office book, “Goodbye Ed, Hello Me.” freshman at the end of last year. year running, continuing with the on campus, starts February 21; Many freshmen do not get the The candid information she theme of positive body image. students involved in Health Club provides takes listeners not only By Hannah Connelly opportunity to be in a leadership Thursday night will be the will be working on a display for position so early in their college through her experiences with an- conclusion of the week’s ac- Staff Writer an exhibit to be featured dur- orexia and bulimia, but also to careers, and Brown stated, “It’s tivities with a Candlelight Vigil ing Body Appreciation Week. a scary experience stepping into the other side where she discov- and Guest Speaker. This event In addition, Health Club is ers freedom, as well as herself. something your unfamiliar with.” will also be sponsored by Delta This semester, students inter- working to create a Commu- Along with Brown, Taty- Schaefer inspires people with Phi Epsilon, whose efforts ben- nity Health Board to make stu- similar issues to believe that it ested in the health field will get ana Walker, Ruth Osayomi, efit Anorexia Nervosa and As- a chance to take part in the new dents in the health major aware Wan’Que Green, Abdull Di- is possible to recover and live a sociated Disorders (ANAD). of what kinds of internships are full and healthy life, free from Health Club on campus. This club allo, and Very Moraza came The event is aimed at honor- is aimed towards students in the offered and places that they can into office early in their college eating disorders. Her personal ing all those who have been af- do their internship locally. The story encourages people to pur- health majors such as health edu- careers. “We all gained our in- fected by eating disorders. This cation and community health. The club is also working to orga- spiration, love, and passion for sue their dreams and determine will also be at 7 p.m. in the Co- nize a Health Education Board who they truly are. Schaefer main goal is to get anyone in the BSU from Bari Smith, a former rey Union Exhibition Lounge. health major involved in the club. which would go into Methods President of BSU,” said Brown. will be speaking at 7:30 p.m. on Body Appreciation Week Classes and answer questions Wednesday night in the Corey Cristina Hoffman, president Students have many reasons is sponsored by Counseling and of the Health Club says, “Most for students about what observ- for joining BSU, spanning from Union Function Room. A book Student Development, Auxil- ing and student teaching is like. signing session will immedi- other majors have a club, and we making friends, helping to edu- iary Services Corporation, The wanted to get the Health Depart- Health Club is also looking cate others, or finding a place to ately follow the presentation. President’s Office, Office of Vice forward to planning Health Day on Tuesday will be a day full of ment involved on campus in as call “home.” Tatyana Walker, President for Student Affairs, many ways as possible. We want campus. Hoffman hopes that hav- the club secretary, stated, “I liked valuable activities. Delta Phi Ep- Residence Life and Housing, ing a dedicated Health Awareness silon will be running a program to bring students together to show what the VOICE office and the CALS, Athletics, Dining Ser- them all the things that they can Day on campus would bring at- people in there were doing. It based on the Dove Real Beauty vices, ASAP, Health Promotion, tention to important health issues Campaign in an effort to raise self do with their degree.” Hoffman made me want to become more Delta Phi Epsilon, Alpha Sigma also hopes to show students the that students sometimes overlook. involved, not only in BSU, but esteem for teenage girls as well Alpha, Campus Activities and In order to make all these as increasing awareness about the benefits to being in a club and in the VOICE office as well.” Corey Union, Residence Hall how it can help in the future. events happen, Health Club is Ruth Osayomi, the Vice Pres- media’s impacts on body image. Association, and Ames Linen. looking for any student interested Workshops and activities will Health Club is already off to ident of BSU, talked about the a good start this semester with in health who wants to be involved troubles that many minority stu- a Blood Drive held through the in this club. Students are encour- dents face coming to a school that American Red Cross last Mon- aged to contact Health Club of- is far away from home. “We want day. Members of the Health Club ficers, such as Cristina Hoffman, to promote students from differ- volunteered by recruiting many or attend meetings if they are ent cultures coming to campus, new blood donors for this drive. interested in joining this club. and more importantly, staying,” Students in the club acknowl- Meetings are held every Mon- said Osayomi. “Before BSU, I edge the large demand for blood day at 7:15 in Corey room 303. wanted to go home. BSU along donation and did their part to with other groups in the VOICE office helped me stay and just have a better experience here at Cortland. People of different eth- nic backgrounds tend to transfer Rack-A-Thon Dance-A-Thon because of culture shock. BSU helps these students feel com- fortable by promoting diversity.” For Black History Month, BSU has being doing the Black The Dance-A-Thon that History fact of the day and have been hosting discussions about raises money and aware- Black History. Though the club ness for Breast Cancer talks about subjects that have to do with Black Culture, many of their meeting topics tie into is- By Megan O’Brien sues, facts, and topics that affect Staff Writer many, if not all, college students. “It’s not all about Black History Month,” said Walk- er. “We’re trying to appeal to RHA, CSA, and NRHH all audiences and talking only are sponsoring an event to raise about Black History might scare money for Breast Cancer Aware- people away because it’s such ness. The Rack-a-Thon Dance-a- a touchy topic. We try to talk Thon will be held from 8 p.m. to about everything and it all relates 2 a.m. in the Corey Union Func- Back view of Rack-A-Thon shirt to black culture in some way.” tion Room from Friday Febru- Sophomore Austin Rivera ary18 to Saturday, February 19. attends meetings regularly and photo courtesy of jennischaefer.com RHA will be selling t-shirts stated, “I feel that BSU pro- Author Jenni Schaefer speaks about beating her eating disorder before and at the event. The front of vides a place where people who the shirts say: ‘Nice Rack.’ These aren’t familiar with Black Cul- shirts and tickets for the event ture can be educated and interact will be sold at tables in Corey. with people of black descent on Tickets for students are five dol- campus. For the minority com- lars and tickets for teachers and munity on campus it provides faculty will be seven dollars. a family away from home.” Some things to look forward to “Some of the topics we are Zumba, Latin Dancing, Kick- talk about include relation- line and Dance Works perfor- Front view of t-shirt “Nice Rack” ships, the pressures of be- mances, and a dance competition. ing in college, AIDS/STDS, Sophomore Sara Lang is and how to promote unity be- very excited for this event. “I says “Come out and support the tween cultures,” said Brown. think it’s an exciting event to cause and have a lot of fun.” The club’s highlight event get people involved while edu- There will be food such for Black History Month is their cating them in a fun way.” as pizza, wings, an assortment first annual colloquium honor- Sophomore Ashley Cat- of snack trays, and cookies. ing Black History Month on taneo is involved in RHA and February 21 in collaboration with Africana studies. The col- loquium will focus on success, habits and strategies of success- Student Housing for ful people, and how to maintain success .The event will be held at 2-6 Students 6 p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge. 3 girls need housemate! With the success of the events and meeting discussions at BSU, Walking Distance to students are sure to learn some- 41 upper Clayton Ave. thing about other cultures, them- Campus selves, and have a warm, welcom- ing family on campus. “Everyone Pictures available at is welcome!” says Brown. “You Call 607-842-6269 don’t have to be BLACK. cortlandstudenthousing.com We’re a diverse group that has a thirst for gaining knowledge.” Have something to say and want your voice to be heard by the campus community? Then speak up and e-mail your thoughts to Opinions [email protected]. Our View Letter to the editor: Should Abortion is always an issue the difficult moral, medical and NHL Ban that raises emotions and a moral ethical choice to have an abortion. The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards were held this dilemma. Over the last century Abortions should always be past Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. the finest minds (theologians, an option, even for those who The Grammy Award is the largest award show in ethicists, medical researchers, cannot afford the procedure. Fighting? music, and every year it seems the following occurs etc.) have been unable to agree on Abortion should always be an the medical or ethical questions option in the case of rape, incest, at the event: a few pop superstars dress in outlandish raised by abortion. or when the life of the mother is and provocative attire, an awards presenter tries Is there life at conception? at stake. Players and owners can- desperately (and fails) to be funny using an outdated Is there viable life in an embryo We should always take issue not agree on a new deal joke, an aging musician past his/her prime provides after a week, a month, or three with any elected or religious for the 2011-12 season a nostalgic performance, and the Grammy organizers months? The answer is only clear leaders who are trying to remove depending on your view from the abortion option. find a way to completely screw the awards process where you walk. This includes trying to ban By Nathan Bell up. What should be clear is that abortions at federally supported Staff Writer This year, the head scratching moment of flawed no individual or group has the hospitals, military hospitals, award assigning logic arrived right at the end of the right to impose theological or healthcare, etc. I too have a show when Arcade Fire won Album of the Year (the political views on another group. married daughter who had to Who doesn’t love a hockey Yes, there may be alternatives to make a difficult moral decision fight? More importantly, who most coveted Grammy award). abortion such as optionline.com, regarding abortion. doesn’t love an all-out hockey Here’s why this made no sense: The Black Keys quoted in the Dragon Chronicle I have two granddaughters brawl, where over 300 penalty beat Arcade Fire for Best Alternative Album earlier dated February 10, 2011. and four grandsons. I hope they minutes are handed out? I don’t, in the show, yet Arcade Fire was nominated for and What is troubling in today's never have to make a difficult that’s who. won Album of The Year. This clearly means that The society are groups trying to decision regarding abortion. Islanders and Penguins fans impose their views on others. However, all six must have the certainly didn’t miss the skirmish Black Keys really won Album of the Year as well, Abortion should not return to choice to seek an abortion should this past Friday, where 346 does it not? the "back alleys" of America the occasion arise. penalty minutes were allocated The Black Keys should have been nominated that were so prevalent in my Abortion is not for everyone. and the involved players were for Album of the Year alongside Arcade fire, and youth, including my four years However, the right to seek a safe, suspended for a handful of future considering they already beat Arcade Fire, they at Cortland. "More than a dozen economical and harassment free games. women standing with signs 'I abortion for anyone must always Hockey fans love to see a should have won this award as well. regret My Abortion," as quoted be protected. good fight break out, myself Where is Kanye West when you need him? in the Dragon Chronicle, last included. This one, however, was week does not match the millions -Ira Sheier '62 a little too much. While watching of women and yes, men too, the brawl, I found myself feeling who, since 1973, have made as if I were actually watching a multi-man, bare-knuckle boxing match on an ice rink, rather than a hockey game. To put it simply, the violence WAZZZZZUPPPPPP was ridiculous. Everyone was fighting everyone; it wasn’t just the enforcers doing their jobs. Superbowl commercials from one or multiple artists, Goalies, forwards, and defenders and entertaining commercials alike were all thrown into the 138 Years of Tradition have lost their humerous sprinkled in between. fracas. appeal Five hours of pure I accept the fact that there Editor-in-Chief: entertainment for both the will be fights in hockey, but last hardcore football fan and Friday’s fight was tedious and Dan Harding By Nick Larocca [email protected] weekend warrior. unnecessary. What causes these Staff Writer So to recap this year’s Super fights, and why is it such a key part of hockey? News Editor: Opinions Editor: Bowl, we saw Christina Aguilera sing a remix of the National To evaluate the issue, it’s Becky Greenland Matt Ianno necessary to recognize that [email protected] [email protected] If you saw the 1999 Super Anthem, an extremely close Bowl, I am sure you know football game, the Black Eyed fighting in hockey is almost the iconic Anheuser-Busch Peas’ dismal performance during indigenous to American hockey Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: Budweiser beer commercial halftime, and bleak commercials. (the NHL). Americans love to Tiffany Lewars Tyrone Heppard featured four guys doing what What happened to halftime see fighting, plain and simple. It’s [email protected] [email protected] all guys do when the game is shows with Aerosmith, Nelly, also important to understand that on: sitting back, relaxing, and Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Justin many fights are premeditated. Photo Editor: Webmaster: enjoying their favorite adult Timberlake and wardrobe During game planning, if beverage. malfunctions? players decide that they’re going Jonathan Rodriguez TBA to fight, they also determine who [email protected] TBA’s email So why was this commercial Except for that last incident, such a huge hit making the all of these artists are great they’re going to fight and when. Copy Editors: phrase “WAZZZZUPPPP” a pop live performers and all family With all of this said, it’s easier to Cara Shulman culture phenomenon? Because friendly. Ever since 2004’s understand why players fight. It’s [email protected] the commercial is simple and wardrobe malfunction with Janet part of the game, and we as fans Jessica Downer audiences easily relate to it. Jackson and Justin Timberlake, it accept it. [email protected] Not to mention four grown men is evident that the NFL is steering We anticipate fights and screaming, “what’s up?” at each clear of any potential mishap become excited when they break SGA Representative: other is freaking hilarious. again. out. The Internet has only added Tyrone Heppard Now fast forward to last The wardrobe malfunction to the madness. Hockey fans love [email protected] week’s Super Bowl Sunday. All resulted in the following six to blog about recent fights, and the Doritos commercials were halftime shows with guests: websites, such as hockeyfights. pretty dry. Volkswagens’ Darth Paul McCartney, The Rolling com, have surfaced to track and Business Manager: record statistics on fights. Please contact [email protected] Vader commercial was on the Stones, Prince, Tom Petty, Bruce level that the average Super Bowl Springsteen, and The Who, To keep the fighting under commercial should be at, and I performers who I’m fans of, but control, the NHL must be diligent Staff Writers and Photographers: think that was the best one this undoubtedly safe performers with with regard to the danger of the Hannah Connelly, Adam Gonzalez, Samantha Ficken, Jessica year. little chance of controversy to be fights. In the case of the Islanders Downer, Steven Cuce, Kevin McDonnell, Justin Ritzel, Teddy Chevy’s commercial had on stage. and Penguins fight, the NHL Montalvo, Nathan Vaji, Mark Nader, Mike Kasel, Melissa Kane, featuring senior citizens was a Since the Grammys are on handled the punishment process Brittani Sahm, Sam Dutkowsky, Jay Distefano, Brian Lupo, close second because, let’s be Sunday, maybe the awards show well. Megan O’Brien, Kimberly Massaro, Christina D’Agostino, Sarah honest, poking fun at old people can be an audition for the Super Brawlers Eric Godard, Trevor McCannon, Chris Oullette, Todd Curtis, Matt Tyoe, Justin Atkin- is always a good time. Bowl halftime show organizers Gillies, and Matt Martin were son, Steve Hernandez, Molly Fogarty, Giovanni Diomede, Tony There were a couple of car to select modern artists that can each suspended for ten, nine, Nguyen, Teresa Riley, Nick Larocca, Dave Mindich, commercials that were all right, be trusted to present a family- and four games, respectively. The NHL also fined the Islanders Flag & Stamp Designer: Faculty Adviser: but seriously overall, this year’s friendly performance. Super Bowl was really opposite I also really like the idea 100,000 dollars as a team because Antonio Mancilla Scott Rapp of what audiences have come to when a modern artist pairs with a the Islanders “must bear some [email protected] [email protected] expect from the NFL’s last game classic artist to perform on stage responsibility for their failure to of the season. together. control their players,” according The typical Super Bowl So, who knows, maybe this to NHL vice president Colin consists of a respectable pre-game article will fall into the hands of Campbell. The Dragon Chronicle Newsroom: (607) 753-2803 Lawrence Randall, the director of This time, the NHL got it 111 Corey Union Fax: (607)753-2805 show including some classic singer reciting the “National programming for the NFL, and right. With any luck, the trend will Cortland, NY 13045 E-mail: [email protected] Anthem,” a blowout football the halftime show will be reclaim remain the same for the future. Next time I watch a hockey game, Website: http://web.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle game, an amazing halftime show its status as the entertainment with a good live performance destination for the world to see. I’m hoping I can actually see the Activities funded by SGA and MAF game, not mindless fighting. OPINIONS The Dragon Chronicle February 17, 2011 5 Consider this, Cortland During the weeks leading up The addiction cost Johnson It turns out the thought was the power away from the large products, most of us would have to the Superbowl, ESPN ran a thousands of dollars, and the inwardly rhetorical, because I drug companies that currently no idea that prescription drugs are story about retired NFL players side effects of the pills led him already knew the answer to my exist and operate legally in this dangerous. struggling with lingering injuries to contemplate suicide. Johnson contemplative inquiry: marijuana. country. These companies make suffered during their playing was emotional in the interview Ok, so I just mentioned one of These companies make upwards of $11 billion per year, days. and made it clear that he doesn’t the buzz words found within the millions, and the government gets all while selling a product that The overall theme and aim enjoy his life. taboo encyclopedia of “political a piece of this pain-serving pie. is supposed to help you but may of the piece was to identify and ESPN aired this story for a correctness,” but try and hear Marijuana just makes more sense end up stripping you of your well- publicize the problem of NFL few reasons. One was to make me out. I am neither a hippy nor to me in cases and situations like being and livelihood. Add that players abusing prescription current players aware of the a stoner; I’m just a guy with two that of Johnson. nearly 200,000 people die each drugs. ESPN conducted research dangers of prescription drugs, cents burning a hole in his pocket. It is cheaper, less addictive, year from prescription drugs and with the aid of the Washington and show how, although they Medical marijuana is impossible to overdose on, does you have evidence of a sizeable University School of Medicine help alleviate pain, they normally predominant, popular, and often not induce depressive moods paradox we call reality here in in St. Louis and the National become addicting and result in prescribed west of the Rocky and suicidal thoughts, and America. Institute on Drug Abuse. What habitual abuse. Mountains. Out west one can effectively treats pain (although The abuse of prescription they found is that retired NFL Another reason was to show find marijuana as easily as they differently: marijuana more-so drugs is primarily an American players misuse prescription drugs how dangerous and physical the can find cigarettes, and guess circumnavigates pain rather than epidemic, and the reasons I have at a rate of 4-1 of the average NFL is. In some sort of ironic what? These states haven’t turned subdue it with chemicals). mentioned may be why. American citizen. enigma of interest, ESPN (the into a hippy wasteland defined But the fact that large California has figured out that Reporter John Barr went self proclaimed worldwide leader by copious sex, existential pharmaceutical companies spend its people’s interests are greater out and interviewed a few ex- in sports) essentially showed the muddling, and unmotivated around $150 million per year than that of the pharmaceutical NFL players that have admitted NFL as a barbaric, potentially disconnect (although I wouldn’t lobbying government officials, companies, and that in some cases to being addicted to these drugs. life-ruining sport, and had me mind vacationing in a place like prescription drugs like Percocet, the natural effects of a natural The most emotional and revealing thanking my parents for never this). Vicodin, and any other drug plant serve the human body, mind, case was former Miami Dolphin letting me play. People out west turn to containing large amounts of and spirit better than a concoction tight end Dan Johnson, who told The piece was effective and medical marijuana to help them acetaminophen will continue to of chemicals from a laboratory. Barr that during his worst times provocative, and when I was done with their pain, and they never be prescribed and abused. I know this might be too he was taking 1,000 Vicodins a watching and reflecting on it, I experience the side effects that The toxic effects of progressive of an idea for the month. wasn’t just turned off from the Johnson explains in the ESPN prescribed medicine are often ethnocentrically stubborn stoics Johnson’s addiction began sport of football, I was entertaining story. However, the American not discussed by doctors, that run this country to entertain, after two back surgeries, both this thought: “Imagine if there government is seemingly scared and if it weren’t for the FDA but I believe medical marijuana of which were a result of his was an alternative to all of these of marijuana, not because of how demanding that commercials should be an option in all 50 physically demanding tenure in expensive, addictive, life ruining it might transform our society, selling pharmaceuticals list off states. the NFL. prescription drugs.” but because how it would take the dangerous side effects of their -Matt Ianno Cortland Calendar needs an Eighth Day Bring Back Mark Ruffalo

There isn’t enough time to be forced to wake up early but after a while it really started Mark Ruffalo should was really cool, I thought he was the next day in order to be able to make sense. so cool that I wanted to meet for Cortland students to to finish all the work he had due Another whole day to rest return to Cortland and him. You see, Ruffalo brings party and study for Monday. This buzz-killing up our minds at home would speak on hydrofracking something to the table that many realization led to some heated surely produce better grades in other actors can’t deliver. discussion over the workload the classroom. And for many If you’ve seen his work in By David Mindich Cortland’s teachers force upon of those who feel some sort of By Brian Lupo “Zodiac” or “Shutter Island” Staff Writer their students. unbreakable connection to our Staff Writer you’ll know what I’m talking At its current rate, Cortland current seven day week, we about. He’s got the charisma of COLUMN students simply cannot complete may simply be succumbing to In last week’s edition of he Marlon Brando with the swagger the work in the amount of nationalistic ideals. Dragon Chronicle, I wrote about of Gregory Peck. Essentially, time they’re given; it’s just not There are many different my experience studying abroad he’s the greatest actor who’s ever Before delving into a topic in possible. parts of the world that don’t last semester and how it was an lived. which criticism and controversy Sunday is twenty four hours run on our calendar, just look at excellent decision and a time I’ll If you’re reading this now are as sure as to follow as that long, yet, as any Cortland Student China: they’re currently in the never forget. and thinking to yourself, “Who guy at Dark Horse who just will tell you, it takes at least year 4000 something—how the However, it didn’t come is Mark Ruffalo?” I highly cannot take a hint, it seems only 27 hours to detox to a level of hell does that work? Or think without some sacrifice. suggest you watch the upcoming fitting that one first call attention suitable functionality after the of the Mayan’s calendar, whose On September 28, 2010, Oscars. That’s right, Ruffalo is to similar visionaries, both in average Cortland weekend; the impending scheduled apocalypse literally the first day I arrived in finally getting the recognition he controversy and importance, of cold sucks the energy right out of really clashes with my trip to London, I found out that Mark deserves. He’s been nominated the past. you. Clearly, something needs to Cancun next winter. Ruffalo, actor, activist, and all- for his work in the film “The Kids So, it is in those of the great be done. Maybe we Americans could around amazing human, was Are All Right.” thinkers like Plato or Galileo, As I stood there in the bar, use a change in this time of speaking at Cortland. And I was If you haven’t seen this, I and in those with a true spirit desperately sucking on the ice financial insecurity. And who’s to all the way across the Atlantic, highly recommend it. I mean for adventure like Christopher cubes left in my glass during say we really even have to switch unable to attend. That was the the title is a little inappropriate. Columbus or Neil Armstrong the brief, almost non-existent up the calendar for all of the U.S.? worst day of my life. It should have been called, “The that I ask you to keep in mind as moment of silence in between All we really have to do is When Ruffalo came to Kids Are All Right, But Mark you read on, for while their ideas the DJ switching tracks from Lil’ add another day to Cortland’s Cortland, he spoke about the Ruffalo Is The Best.” may have seemed radical in their Jon’s “Get Low” to LMFAO’s schedule, it wouldn’t even make environmental dangers of That would be the best movie time, it is only their contemporary “Shots,” an idea caught my that much of a difference for most hydraulic fracture drilling in New ever. It would star me, as myself, naysayers who appear radical, or attention like that girl dancing on of Cortland’s student body. I, for York. This is exactly the type of trying to meet Ruffalo. Then one even foolish, today. the bar who, even though it took one, barely ever know what day issue that college students should day, out of nowhere, Ruffalo My vision came to me, as three of her friends to get her up it is now—most of us probably be getting behind, and the fact decides to come to the college that many visions do, somewhere there, somehow still has enough wouldn’t even notice. that Ruffalo has taken charge I attend to speak about hydraulic around the end of my fourth poise and dexterity left to keep Now, unfortunately, I to lead the way in the battle for fracture drilling. round of Long Island iced teas at from spilling enough of her red cannot discuss this idea to the a clean environment shows that Only, unlike in real life, I’m Stone Lounge. I’m pretty sure it bull and vodka onto her shirt. extent in which an idea like this he has more character than your there. Then, after he speaks, I was Saturday. I realized that the answer truly deserves in this particular average actor/activist. meet him. That would definitely As I offered to buy the next may not be in less work per day, medium, but should any open- This is just one reason why I win the Oscar for best movie of round, feeling the need to celebrate but simply in more days for work. minded, free thinkers out want to meet him: he’s not afraid all time. with some business associates Obviously, we need an 8th day. there wish to further discuss to use his celebrity to fight special Anyway, all I’m really saying over another successful Friday Now the idea may seem implementing an 8th day or any interests. It was around sometime is that Ruffalo should come back for the party supply company we ludicrous to you and I do not other ways in which to better last year when I was watching to Cortland. It would be great for run out of our basement here in feel as though this is entirely manage the impossible work load Ruffalo’s fantastic supporting the students who missed him the town, one of my fellow associates unwarranted. I’ll admit that even we deal with each week, I will performance in “Eternal Sunshine first time (especially me) to get to stopped me. I wasn’t entirely sold on the idea be facilitating a meeting at ten of the Spotless Mind” that I hear him speak on hydrofracking. He felt it was best to switch to until after something like my o’clock, Tuesday, in Red Jug— realized Ruffalo is really cool. So, Mark Ruffalo, come back to a domestic beer, as he was going second or third shot of whiskey, twofers, baby. But I didn’t just think he Cortland, please. The NFL is Turning into a Business, First, a Sport, Second

Players and owners can- recently ended. In years past, This brought about much to react? It is almost impossible It is no wonder the players most people would be arguing change to the league that really to do so. and owners cannot come to a not agree on a new deal over who should have won the is out of the players’ hands. The If players violated this collective bargaining agreement. for the 2011-12 season Super Bowl and who deserves all new rule is simple: no helmet to rule, like we saw with Steelers Rumors are floating around the prestigious awards. helmet hits to quarterbacks or linebacker James Harrison, they that the NFL is not even going to Only this year, things went defenseless receivers. were fined X amount of dollars. have a season next year. To touch By Samuel Dutkowsky extremely grey in the NFL. To The question that is brought The league committee was on one point of this agreement is Staff Writer start things off, concussions were up is: how are they supposed to taking away money these players the extension of the season to 18 researched harder than ever this lighten up on hits to the helmet had earned for hits that they games. The 2010-2011 NFL season year, and it resulted in a new rule. when they have less than a second sometimes had no control over. See NFL , page 6 6 February 17, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle OPINIONS Live in STYLE next year with Here’s Your Sign: Become Bilingual SV Student Rentals!

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Isn’t the NFL trying to prevent injuries from happening? If they cared about the players and wanted fewer injuries, then it’s clear they wouldn’t extend the season. It is very clear that all of Spacious 2 Bedroom this comes down to money and not the player’s safety. The fact that the league is apartment more of a business than a sport is destroying what every red Fall 2011-Spring 2012 blooded American likes to watch on Sundays. Only $2,000 per student per semester Quote of the Week: Includes heat, hotwater “If it’s a penny for your thoughts and you put in your and garbage two cents worth, then someone, somewhere is mak- removal ing a penny.” Call 756-5951 Steve or Leslie -Steven Wright days. Interested in writing TV, music, movie, concert, restaurant, book reviews and more? Write for the Lifestyles section! For more information, e-mail Lifestyles [email protected]. Fox’s “Glee” Portrays Homosexuality Honestly Hit show “Glee” does part, but he was too intrigued with him to just let him go. away with stereotypes of Murphy scrapped the planned homosexuals character Rajish and wrote in the new character Kurt Hummel. By Ryan O’Callaghan “Glee” provides an honest Staff Writer portrayal of its gay characters. Though Kurt does fall into some of the stereotypes, his character When Ryan Murphy, co-cre- avoids the cookie-cutter gay char- ator of “Glee” pitched the idea for acter that has popped in and out his new show to Fox, he called of TV shows for years. “Glee” a show about “why the Kurt learns from his time with arts matter, and why the arts can the Glee Club, how to be himself change your life.” and embrace being unique. Little did he know that con- He comes out to his father cept would skyrocket into a glob- who, unlike many past characters, al sensation. accepts his son and does not hold “Glee” has been nominated a grudge. for over one-hundred awards and Only a sophomore, Kurt has won over fifty, including four ends up being openly gay in his 2010 Emmy wins (out of nine- Ohio high school. Although he teen nominations) and three 2011 gets bullied, he keeps his head up Golden Globe wins. high. Despite all of the accolades, Colfer’s presence in “Glee” photo provided by gleehab.com what shocked the creators most made other plot lines possible, was the outreach to the storyline like the addition of the characters Dave Karkofsky (Max Adler) bullies Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) in a dramatic episode of Fox’s “Glee” surrounding the openly gay char- Dave Karofsky and Blaine An- acter, Kurt Hummel. derson to the cast. Max Adler, bullies Kurt to the sometimes in the mix of things, These characters paint a posi- Some find his story to be When he wrote the episode point of harassment. The football they hurt themselves and/or oth- tive picture of gay characters. In the heart of the show, and in part “Wheels,” Ryan Murphy used a player picks on everyone in the ers.) light of the suicides from gay bul- make it responsible for the shows story from Colfer’s time in high Glee Club, throwing slushies at But the character also shows lying, it’s good for kids to see that great success. school. them. that not all gay people are the they aren’t alone. The performance got rookie He had told Murphy that Karofsky picks on Kurt be- same cliche, as does the newest The truth is, there are gay actor Chris Colfer, who plays his high school choir teacher cause of Kurt’s sexuality. How- addition to the cast Blaine Ander- people who are accepted by their Kurt, his first Golden Globe win. wouldn’t allow him to sing “De- ever, when Kurt stands up to his son. families and peers. There are also Colfer’s addition to the cast fying Gravity” because it was a bully, he finds out the real reason Played by Darren Criss, those who are scared to embrace made a great change in the origi- “girl’s song.” behind Karofsky’s bullying. He Blaine acts as a mentor to Kurt. who they really are. nal story. Murphy worked the story kisses Kurt and storms off. He lat- After being threatened by Karof- These people exist, but they When he first auditioned, into the script, giving Colfer the er threatens to kill Kurt if he tells sky, Kurt transfers to Blaine’s have not existed on television, at Colfer tried out for the part of opportunity to sing the song that anyone about what happened. school, with its strictly enforced least not for a long time. “Glee” Artie, member of the glee club he was denied and sing it for mil- Adler’s character is a sad “no bullying policy.” He moti- embraces these people. who uses a wheelchair. Ryan lions of viewers. truth. (Many people struggle to vates Kurt to stand up for and em- You can catch “Glee” on Murphy didn’t see him for the Dave Karofsky, played by understand who they are, and, brace himself. Tuesdays at 8 P.M. on Fox “The Eagle” Struggles to Soar We Want The Truth

Kevin Macdonald’s “The by find- Season two of “Pretty on a whole new level of creepy ing a lost this season; so much that it has Eagle” lacks the action its g o l d e n Little Liars” leaves fans me wondering if I really want to previews allude to e a g l e . begging for the truth check my phone for texts in the The eagle middle of the night. By Theodore Montalvo was the By Stephanie Disen She or he has become more Staff Writer s y m b o l Staff Writer devious because of his or her of one of knowledge of everything that R o m e ’ s goes on between Aria, Spencer, REVIEW f a m o u s REVIEW Hanna, and Emily. A’s ability to Ninth Le- play on all their greatest weak- gion. nesses is unnerving. “The Eagle” stars Channing M a r- At this point, A is playing the Tatum from “Never Back Down,” cus gains ABC family’s new hit T.V. girls so well that he or she has the and Jamie Bell from “Jumper.” a slave show, “Pretty Little Liars,” has ability to make or break them if The movie’s director, Kevin Mac- Esca (Ja- kept the attention of most view- the girls are not strong enough to donald, has directed other films mie Bell) photo provided by eagle.movie-trailer.com ers from its premiere last summer stand together. such as “State of Play” and “The to its thrilling second season be- after being Tatum and Bell cover the poster for “The Eagle” film With each episode airing, Last King of Scotland.” wounded in cause of its ability to keep view- many others and I are wondering “The Eagle” is one of those the opening ers on the edge of their seats. if we are going to be able to hold PG-13 movies where you walk battle scene. Eagle” takes a step back from the In each episode, various mys- out if producers decide on a third out of the theater saying “that At this time, the real prem- violent point of view and focuses teries have sprung up which leave season. would have been so much better ise of the movie takes shape: we on the story. viewers pondering the question of At this point I want some if it was rated R.” discover Marcus’ intentions about Although there is a long sto- who really killed Alison and the kind of clue in any upcoming epi- It is hard to capture the real- regaining the eagle. From then ry, the movie isn’t a complete ac- mystery that is “A,” even though sode, that points me in a direction ity of ancient Rome in a PG-13 on time seemed to drag on, as I tion bust. they may have thought they final- of, who could have killed Alison movie. It was a time where soci- ly figured it out. waited for the next action scene, There is a final battle scene, See Little Liars , page 8 ety was bloody and gruesome and but it never came. but it just isn’t as climatic as I A’s mind games have taken when action scenes have no blood Putting aside the lack of ac- expected. There are also a num- in them it’s hard to take them seri- tion scenes, the movie does tell a ber of disturbing scenes that you ously. strong story. wouldn’t expect in a PG-13 mov- From the commercials and You are put into the mindset ie. previews, I expected a movie of a time when men fought and In the end, the movie is av- with a lot of action and not a lot died for their family’s honor. We erage. It tells an interesting story of story. Well, it turned out to be also get to see the movie from a but it isn’t as entertaining as I the exact opposite. slave’s point of view, Esca. expected. If there were more ac- The biggest action scene un- The director does a good job tion scenes to support the story it fortunately comes within the first of building both characters equal- would have been easier to watch. 20 minutes of the movie. The ly. You can connect to both Mar- If you are really bored one camera is often shaky and it is cus and Esca and understand the day and have the urge to see it, I hard to tell what is going on. motives that drive their actions. wouldn’t say it’s not worth it. But It takes place in a time when We also get a glimpse of if you are on a tight college bud- the Roman Empire has expanded what daily life was like in Roman get like most of us, then I would to Britain. times. Most movies about ancient suggest waiting for the DVD re- A Roman soldier named society are usually focused on the lease. As a letter grade I give it a Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) violent aspect of their lives. “The B-. photo provided by abcfamily.com tries to regain his family’s honor “Pretty Little Liars” stars grace the promo poster for the hit show 8 February 17, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle LIFESTYLES Nas Keeps the Purpose of Hip-Hop Alive LITTLE LIARS FROM PAGE 7 Hip-hop lacks social and “nigger” and how its meaning has political lyricism, but Nas changed, at least in part, since its or who “A” really is. first usage, as well as its relevance Current episodes have point- keeps them relevant to these other aforementioned so- ed into many people’s directions cietal issues. such as Jenna; who the girls have By Steve Hernandez The album’s cover also fea- supposedly blinded; Toby, the Staff Writer tures an image of Nas’ back, cov- guy that is not so sad about Ali- ered in lashes that make the shape son being dead; and Ian, Alison’s of an “N,” which is indicative of secret boyfriend. There are countless issues both his stage name, as well as the Anyone of them could be that affect Americans today that word “nigger.” “A” or Alison’s killer, but with aren’t receiving the attention that Perhaps the most prominent the introduction of a new charac- they should be. display of Nas’ concern for the ter in basically each new episode, Music is one of the most im- resolving of social issues is in the it’s getting tougher to guess. portant mediums for expressing song “Sly Fox”, which is the al- When the show finally -de concern for these issues. bum’s seventh track. cides it is time to unravel the Unfortunately, few musicians It discusses the sort of “state mysteries that are occurring in are using music for this purpose of ignorance” that society is in at the serie’s I will not be surprised and are instead using it for re- the hands of the news media and if many people, myself included, leasing music that “has what fans its bias, particularly Fox News line up to purchase the series. want to hear.” ,according to Nas. I’m sure fans will just want I’m as big of a fan of Wiz He directly references Bill to watch every episode over again Khalifa as the next person, but O’ Reilly, the news anchor on to see if they can catch onto how songs like “Black and Yellow” Fox News who attacked Nas for “A” was able to be so cunning. are hardly addressing anything his lyrics in certain songs such The only question I have now important. as “Shoot ‘Em Up”, “Got Urself for the producers is: are we going That is not to say that he does A Gun”, and “Made You Look” to have to wait another season be- not have songs with deep or rel- after the rapper played a show at fore everything is revealed? evant societal subject matter, but Virginia Tech with John Mayer, photo provided by vaporsmagazine.com I could say that many others there are better sources for such Dave Matthews Band, and other and I are waiting patiently, but material. musicians following the shoot- Nas’ illustrated and controversial “N” on the cover of “Untitled” then that would be a lie. Nas’ 9th studio album, “Un- ings at the university. If anyone is interested in titled” (originally titled “Nigger,” O’ Reilly also did not hesitate O’Reilly did not accept the chal- esting point with that statement. some down time with a couple but has since changed due to to bring up a criminal gun pos- lenge. Instead of pointing fingers at of friends, catch “Pretty Little Li- much controversy over the use of session charge that Nas received Nas’ criminal possession hip-hop, maybe it’s time for soci- ars.” New episodes air Mondays the word for an album title) is one earlier in his life. charge is not what is important. ety to look for the real sources of at 8 P.M., and repeat airings are at such source. As a result, Nas got over What is important is that he is at- the problems that we are having 10 P.M. only on ABC Family. It contains 15 songs on which 600,000 signatures for a petition tempting to talk about real prob- as a country. Nas discusses relevant social is- against Fox News and he also lems that society faces. If we can do that, we may sues such as racism, police brutal- challenged Bill O’Reilly to a pub- In an interview with Stephen actually be able to solve some ity, media bias, the government’s lic debate. Colbert, Nas asked, “How did of our problems, and Nas’ album role in running the country, and Needless to say, Fox News that gun get into my neighbor- “Untitled” calls us to do just that. most centrally the use of the word did not accept the petition and hood?” He brings up a very inter- Keep it locked and keep it loud! “Skins’” Bad Influence on Teens Listen often and listen proud! MTV’s new show “Skins” glorifies, instead of un- dermines, sex and drugs By Jessica Downer Copy Editor

The controversy behind MTV’s newest show “Skins” is Student programming from noon until to be expected with the types of midnight everyday! shows MTV has been putting on the air. We play what YOU want to hear. The new show focuses on the lives of a group of teenagers who engage in sex, drugs, and other undesirable behaviors. In college, though it is frowned upon by ageist adults, people do engage in these activi- ties. Live online streaming But, because the kids on the photo provided by poptower.com show are of high school age, viewers who happen to be in high The cast of “Skins” pose for racy promotion photo for the drama at http://web.cortland. school or even younger than high seemed to have no time for her, adult demographic that this show school can be influenced by the and during the time they do inter- is suppose to appeal to is apalled activities seen on the show. act with her they are either telling by what they have seen on the It seems as if the show is try- her that they have no time or that show. SuMMEr CaMp CounSElor poSitionS ing to “one-up” “Degrassi,” but she should take her “meds.” Erin Durgin, a freshman, stat- is failing by not educating teens Most of Cadie’s time during ed, “I feel the show fits the stan- on postive solutions to negative Must have a love of children, lots of energy the episode is spent at psychia- dard for being entertaining, but and be able to teach one or more of the problems but showing them that trists or in her room. The most MTV has mistaken entertainment it is the “cool” thing to do. dramatic part of the episode was for raunchiness.” following activities: When I wanted to see what at a party hosted by another char- Leigh Weber, who is also a All Team Sports, Tennis, Golf, Waterfront Activities, the fuss was about and went on acter, Michelle, her alcoholic freshman, stated, “I don’t think to MTV.com to watch the show, Swimming, Art, Dance, Theatre, Gymnastics, mom, and her mom’s pervy boy- the show sends a positive mes- Newspaper, Rocketry & Radio and more. I was asked to put in my date of friend. sage to our generation. It encour- birth in order to view the show What I noticed about this ages teens and young adults to Great salaries, room & board, travel. online. That was the first sign of show is that in all of the scenes go drink, smoke, and have sex. how bad this show was. with parents or adult figures, These people are not who teens MTV can only control what’s there is not positive role model should be looked up to.” on the web, but what about kids for the teens to look up to. They Jennifer Chan, a sophmore, who have TVs in their rooms For Girls are either judgmental of the teens commented on what the show is For Boys who happen to be up at 10 P.M. or acting like a teen themselves. trying to teach: “The topics the on a Monday night? When young people see these show address are controversial, Enjoy a great summer that promises to be unforgettable! The episode I viewed was the figures, they could either think and if the creators of Skins was episode entitled “Cadie.” The ep- that their parents are not “cool” trying to show the cons of partici- For more information and to apply online isode featured a girl named Cadie or “hip,” or they could think that pating in the drinking, smoking, who appeared to be mentally un- they want to grow up to be some and sex shown, it isn’t working. www.campdanbee.com • (800) 392-3752 stable, or just eccentric. of these people. All they are doing is glamouriz- www.campmkn.com • (800) 753-9118 Her mother is a former pa- During the climax of the ing it.” gent queen who hoped to claim episode, the most positive person What can we expect in interviewers will be at SunY Cortland on March 3rd stardom again and her father was Stanley, Cadie’s supposed MTV’s television programs to in the Corey union, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. was a taxidermist. Her parents boyfriend. Some of the young come? LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle February 17, 2011 9 Nicki Minaj To Be the New Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj has proven that Minaj would officially be on its record label, being released a that she is a force to be 360 deal, in which she owned all wreckoned with her 360 rights. Minaj fans awaited and an- By Tiffany Lewars ticipated the release of her first Lifestyles Editor official album, and on November 19, 2010 her debut album “Pink Friday” was released. Onika Tanya Maraj, better The album included singles known as Nicki Minaj, was born such as “Massive Attack” and on December 8, 1984 in Saint “Your Love.” James, Trinidad and Tobago. Minaj was the first female At age five, Minaj moved rapper to be named on MTV’s to Queens, New York with her Annual Hottest MC List. In Oc- mother and father. tober 2010, she was the first artist Minaj often explains that her to have seven songs on the Bill- situation at home was not a day board charts. with the Huxtibles. Her father Although Minaj is almost al- was an abusive alcoholic and her ways recognized for her physical mother just wanted to keep the attributes and her sexual appeal, peace for her family. she has mentioned that she does Minaj attended Fiorella La- not believe that women should guardia High school in Manhat- have to use their sexuality to tan, specializing in drama. reach success or to get whatever In her MTV documentary, they may want. “My Time Now,” she explained She believes that women photo provided by guardian.co.uk that she is first an actress, and should have something more to takes her acting very serious, not offer than the physical and tries Nicki Minaj hits the stage for another dramatic, rivetting, entertaining, and unique performance just for her image as an artist, but her best to tone down the sex in out of respect for her teachers at her image so that she doesn’t give her female fans the wrong idea. rapping, but it is in fact Roman. female rappers, the love of one of Although the whole world Laguardia. Eminem’s alter ego Slim Shady her influences, Lil’ Kim, is not re- may not take to Ms. Minaj the Minaj first hit the hip-hop Minaj is also recognized by her eccentric style and unique also accompanies Roman on the ciprocated. Lil’ Kim has stated in same, her millions of Barbies and scene when she appeared on the track. many interviews and through her Ken Barbies are more than loyal Dirty Money Records mix tape personality. She often makes reference to Minaj has accompanied nu- Nicki Minaj diss tracks that she to her and have no problem show- ,“Playtime is Over.” She later re- merous artists on multiple hit feels Minaj is copying her style ing their fanaticism. leased her first mix tape in 2007. her alter egos, specifically Roman Zolanski, who she explains is like singles, such as Jay-Z, Kanye and she is far from flattered. She has been the center of Nicki continued to display West, label mates Drake and Lil’ Nevertheless Minaj is not discussion for her physical assets, her lyrical style with numerous a twin brother who has grown in- side of her and comes out when Wayne, Rihanna, and many oth- phased by the beef Lil’ Kim has her lyrical style and delivery, as mix tapes and went on to win Fe- ers. started up, and has maintained her well as her dynamic personality. male Artist of The Year at the Un- she is angry. On her single “Roman’s Re- Although Minaj is respected poise throughout the entire fiasco. Nicki Minaj has outlined her derground Music Awards in 2008. by many artists today and, al- She is revered and loved for orchestra seat in the auditorium of On August 31, 2009, Young venge” featuring Eminem, Nicki makes it clear that it is not her though she has mentioned that her “out of this world” style and hip-hop and music altogether and Money Entertainment announced she has been influenced by many lyrical genius. she’s here to stay. Start Sleeping With One Eye Open

Horror film “The Room- she was assigned to be Rebecca’s about a couple years from now. roommate because pretty soon af- The name of the movie, and Got a hot news tip? mate” leaves audience ter they start living with each oth- even the basic plot to this movie afraid of dorming er, Rebecca becomes completely make it seem like it’s just another Let us know! obsessed with Sara. horror movie. By Justin Atkinson The obsession quickly turns “The Roommate,” however, [email protected] Staff Writer violent and several problems start will have you at the edge of your to occur for Sara caused by Re- seat the entire time. Even if you becca. are not big on horror movies and REVIEW As the movie goes on, there thrillers, it’s still a movie worth are several twists and turns along watching because it makes you the way leading up to a fantastic think how lucky you are not to If you thought that your ending. If you’re worried about have a roommate like Rebecca. roommate was horrible during seeing a lot of gore, then you “The Roommate” should be your freshman year of college don’t have to worry because this out for quite a while, but usu- then you are in for a wakeup call movie isn’t too gruesome. ally horror movies don’t stay in if you go see “The Roommate.” If you love horror movies theatres for that long, so if you “The Roommate” is the new or thrillers, then this is definitely haven’t seen it yet, go and see it horror movie about an obsessed a movie for you because, so far, soon. college roommate. this is the best horror movie of the By the time you are done This unique new horror mov- year. watching this movie it will have ie is sweeping the country and For a horror movie, this you thinking about who your next leaving movie viewers shocked movie is pretty good but, as far as roommate will be and what he or and horrified. movies goes, it’s just okay. she will do. “The Roommate” stars two up-and- coming actresses, Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester. You might rec- ognize Leighton Meester’s name from the CW’s hit show “Gossip Girl.” Minka Kelly isn’t as popular, but after playing a role like this her stock should rise soon. “The Room- mate” was directed by Christian E. Christiansen who is a young up-and- coming movie di- rector himself. The basic plot to this movie is freshmen students Sara (Minka Kelly) photo provided by allmoviephoto.com and Rebecca (Leigh- ton Meester) are as- Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester in a suspenseful scene of “The Roommate” signed to be each other’s roommates. It’s not the best acting in the So the next time you’re in the Sara, however, didn’t know world and it’s not one of those process of getting a new room- what she got herself into when movies that you will be talking mate, be cautious and beware. SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle February 17, 2010 10 eighth and final playoff spots for the SUNYAC Going into Athletes of the Week Score Big Tuesday’s matchup against Maggie Giamo and of the match, and putting an end On a weekend where the Red BASKETBALL SUNY Oneonta, Cortland, 5-10 to a 1-1 tie. Dragons faced ECAC west rival in SUNYAC play, trailed SUNY Johnathan Conroy leave Against Oswego, Conroy Chatham twice, Giamo earned FROM PAGE 12 Oneonta one game for the seventh their mark again won the 165-weight class herself three assists, and a goal. seed. by staying strong through the Giamo's high-energy efforts game, something that has been an Cortland leads SUNY By Ashley Wysocarski entire match. Conroy won 8-7 last allowed Cortland to sweep the issue throughout the season. Geneseo by the same margin for Staff Writer Wednesday against the Lakers. weekend series. the eighth and final playoff spot. The sophomore wrestler Giamo works tirelessly “We recognized that teams carries a 24-5 record on the to improve her personal are going to go on their runs but Jonathan Conroy is season, and is fourth in team performance, and help her as long as we don’t put our heads Cortland's male Athlete of the rankings for pins, with seven. team out in all areas, especially down and sulk about it and keep Week. The team, ranked 20th in For the women, Maggie by "doing the little things fighting we will pull these games the nation, has put together some Giamo, a forward on the wrestling right." Giamo always carried out.” Winter added. impressive wins this season, in team, won this weeks female an interesting, and humorous, The Red Dragons locked part due to Conroy. Athlete of the Week. Giamo has source of external motivation to up the win late with strong free- Conroy earned a much- an extraordinary level of energy, be a stronger player with her: throw shooting. needed pin in the match against which helped her to carry a "I try to model my play after Deleware Valley in order to break five-game streak, in which she older brother Vin. I wanted to be The Red Dragons went 7-8 an 18-18 tie against his opponent recorded at least one point in each better than him after all the years from the line over the last 2:38 in the 165-weight class. Conroy's game. he had said I looked like an uglier which included Winter going 6-6. pin, recorded with just over half "I like to have fun and a version of my dad." Giamo said. Since the victory over the a minute left in the first period, good laugh before the game is Hawks the Red Dragons have gave Cortland a 19-18 victory. crucial. Also, dancing or running Giamo looks forward to gone 1-1 with a tough overtime With a flair for the dramatic, around the rink to jump start the the upcoming weekend against loss to SUNY Potsdam along Conroy once again pulled out firecracker energy that's always ECAC rival, Buffalo State, when with an upset victory over SUNY the victory when it was most stored in my little package. I've the Red Dragons square off Potsdam. necessary. Conroy clocked his never been a big believer in silent against the Bengals in two home final takedown in the third period ice pondering." Giamo said. matches. Cortland is fighting for the

at the weight classes of 125, 149, rupt his training, he answered by orable intentions onto the rest of full of quality underclassmen that 174, and 197 lbs. saying, we don’t train hard for a the squad. are maturing each match. WRESTLING Two of those forfeit wins duel against Oswego, we train to This duel vs. Owego upped The sky is the limit with FROM PAGE 12 went to Cortland captains. Senior compete at our best in conferenc- the Red Dragons record to 14-4- this young Cortland squad. Cort- With the victory Conroy im- Captain Dave Colagiovanni re- es and Nationals, everything else 1, while leaving the Oswego Lak- land will host Ithaca College on proved his season record to 24-5. ceived a forfeit victory at 125 lbs. just helps us get ready for the big ers at a mere 5-8 on the season. Wednesday the 16th. The final match took place at Andre Berry and James Ondris show”. Cortland hopes to continue this Try to make it out to cheer on 184 lbs and was won convincing- also received forfeits at 149 and Speaking on what it’s like to individual and team success late the young Red Dragon wrestlers. ly by Cortland sophomore Will 174 respectively. be a Captain and receive a forfeit into the season. Parks. Sophomore captain Jared victory when everyone else is Cortland hopes to see a few His Oswego counterpart was Myhrberg also received a forfeit wrestling, Myhrberg said, “Any- of its wrestlers compete in Na- unable to score a point, losing the at 197 lbs. Myhrberg told me that time you receive a forfeit at a duel tionals, with promising results. match by a decision of 4-0. he did not find out that he would it stinks, but you sit there and sup- Jonathon Conroy feels that Cortland also had four wins receive a forfeit until the day of port the rest of your team that is this team has yet to reach even its by forfeit. The undermanned Os- the match. wrestling”. full potential. wego squad was forced to submit When asked if it would dis- The Captain passes his hon- He mentioned that the team is Cortland Loses Weekend Series Cortland swept by Plattsburgh, eliminated from playoff contention

By Chris Ouellette Staff Writer

Cortland’s Women’s Ice Hockey hosted the nationally third-ranked Cardinals of Plattsburgh to two games with weekend in Alumni Arena. In Saturday’s game, senior goalie Mandy Mackrell stopped all 18 shots she faced and sophomore Teal Gove contributed in all three goals as Plattsburgh defeated Cortland’s goalie, junior Katie Double, turned aside 47 shots for the Red Dragons, including all 20 shots on goal in the third period. For Plattsburgh, Gove finished with a goal and two assists, while senior Kate Fairfield and freshman Amber Welch each tallied a goal and senior Kara Buehler chipped in with an assist. Gove gave the Cardinals the lead at 11 minutes, 43 seconds into the first period when she beat Double on a breakaway that was set up by a long pass from Buehler. Three minutes later, Fairfield one-timed a shot after Gove forced a turnover behind Cortland’s goal. Just one minute, 41 seconds into the second period, Welch gave Plattsburgh the 3-0 lead with photo by Todd Curtis a shot that went over Double’s Though the Red Dragons fell short in their game against Plattsburgh, goalie Sarah Sitcov was able to register an impressive 47 saves. shoulder into the top right corner. Early in the third period, Plattsburgh held off a two-player to sweep the weekend series. took the lead with a goal from unassisted goal that deflected off advantage for Cortland on the While DiJulio scored two Wright, with Whelan on the a Plattsburgh player’s skate and With these two losses, the Red power play to keep it a 3-0 game. goals, senior Helen Giroux and assist. With 7:40 left in the first into the net. Just three minutes Dragons fell to a record of 4-17-2 Just minutes later, the tables were freshman Chelsea VanGlahn each period, Plattsburgh tied up the later in the third, Plattsburgh took overall and 3-11-2 in conference turned as the Red Dragons also scored a goal for Plattsburgh. game when Giroux scored. the lead again when Caldwell play and were eliminated from held off a two-player advantage Sophomore Jordan Caldwell Plattsburgh then took the lead passed the puck VanGlahn, who playoff contention. On the other that lasted 31 seconds as Double and Kristin Maton each recorded with 4:40 left in the second period then shot it between the legs of side, Plattsburgh improved to made several outstanding saves an assist. On the Cortland side, when DiJulio scored a goal off a Sitcov. a record of 17-3-3 overall and to keep it a 3-0 score. sophomore Chelsey Wright and rebound by Buehler, who was The Cardinals sealed the win 13-1-2 in conference play. Next In Sunday’s game, senior freshman Gina Tomei each netted given the assist. with 3:06 left in the third when weekend, the Red Dragons host Megan DiJulio contributed two a goal, while junior Jen Whelan With 18:18 left in the third DiJulio recorded her second goal the Bengals of Buffalo State at of Plattsburgh’s four goals as recorded an assist. period, the Red Dragons tied up of the game with an assist by home in the Alumni Arena to end Plattsburgh defeated Cortland 4-2 In the first period, Cortland the game when Tomei scored an Maton. the season. 11 February 17, 2010 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS For The Love Of the Game lacrosse team to really show case Cortland’s LAX takes their snow shoveling abilities. Crossett said, “We have done weather matters into a lot of shoveling. Most of it is chipping ice and then shoveling their own hands it off.” The guys have seemed to turn a normally grueling task into By Jason DiStefano fun, as they have created their Staff Writer own shoveling vocabulary and techniques. Their most effective The ice, the snow, the single technique is the “ram technique”, digit degree temperatures are a this is when a group of five to few things that people in central seven players will combine New York deal with on a daily shovels and basically create a basis. snow plow. This works well The Cortland lacrosse team because it allows for large piles is no exception to this rule either. of snow to be pushed off the field. They are three weeks into their When times get tough, it is season and have been “fighting” easy for a team to get down and against their new enemy: A snow allow the negativity to affect covered field. Fortunately for its performance. Not Cortland them, they have a wonderful though, Crossett said, “As a facility with the Lusk field house. captain it is our job to eliminate The field house allows them to negative talk and turn it into practice but nothing is as good as positive talk. Even if we have a full field. been inside for three weeks, it After a season that ended in doesn’t matter; we still remain a tough loss in the semifinals, to positive and will try to perform at the eventual National Champion, a high level.” Tufts, they were extremely Coach Steve Beville and eager to get back on the field. the team have taken on a “no Senior captain Shane Crossett excuses” mentality this year. spoke about the anticipation, Each year, there is a new team “Everyone is really excited to that is born because there are new start playing again. We have a faces and new personalities. This good group of freshman who I group is a resilient bunch as they believe will really contribute. have proven it thus far with their The anticipation continues to battle against the snow covered rise we because we haven’t been turf and continuous work ethic. photo by Todd Curtis outside much, due to the snow.” Lacrosse is a game that is Normally by this time, played on a large field and when Eric Martin and his teammates on the Men’s Lacrosse team shovel snow and ice from their frozen field. Cortland will have a bunch of confined to a small area, it changes practices on the turf but due to a the style of play. Crossett said, rough winter in CNY, they have “The main difference between The “feel” that Crossett speaks field. continue to have their no excuses been restricted to mainly indoor playing outside and inside is the about it is something a player The Red Dragons are looking mentality as they keep fighting practices. The plow hasn’t been overall “feel” for the game. To has after playing the game for a forward to getting out on the for their goal: another Division able to get low enough to the turf get into specifics, the riding and long time. It is an understanding field and most importantly for Three National Championship. due to unknown restrictions but clearing is difficult because it is of who is going to be where and their first real contest, February this has opened to door for the so condensed in the field house.” what is going to happen on the 27 at Widener college. They will Red Dragons Continue To Blaze Forward Cohen hit three 3-pointers and had three steals. Even without and Micki Volpini contributed 15 Caryn Crary came off the Cohen,New Paltz suffers points for Cortland. bench to give Cortland a team- The Red Dragons started high seven rebounds. a 85-51 loss to Cortland the game hot with an 8-2 run. With the undefeated week, By Nathan Vaji Potsdam pulled within one at Cortland pushed their winning Staff Writer 12-11, but Maycumber’s three- streak to six games and their point play, followed by a Byrne overall record to 17-4 overall and Despite playing without 3-pointer and layup pushed the 12-3 in SUNYAC play. The Red leading scorer Brittany Cohen, Red Dragon lead to nine. Dragons still sit in second place the Cortland women’s basketball Byrne hit another three, this in the SUNYAC standings behind team defeated previously second one at the buzzer, gave Cortland 14-1 Geneseo. place New Paltz 85-51 Tuesday a 17 point lead at 34-17. Cortland night in Corey Gymnasium. never trailed in the contest and All five Cortland starters pushed their lead to 24 at one scored in double figures, led by point in the second half. Interested Molly Byrne’s career-high 20 Continuing their weekend points and four assits. Starting in road trip, the Red Dragons put place of Cohen, Jen Polan scored together an impressive 91-80 16 points and dished out a career- victory over Plattsburgh. Cohen and Byrne continued in becoming high eight assists. The Red Dragons used a their offensive explosions by 13-0 run in the first four minutes combining for 51 of the Red of the contest, with five of those Dragons’ 91 points. points scored by Byrne. New Cohen scored a career-high a sports Paltz closed the lead to five with 28 points to go along with nine 8:25 remaining in the first half assists and Byrne scored a new (27-22), but Byrne scored the career-high 23 points. Both next four Cortland points to push hit five 3-pointers, and Byrne the lead back to nine. grabbed five rebounds. writer? Cortland used a 9-2 run in Cortland held a six point the final three minutes of the half halftime lead (37-31), but to hold an 18 point lead heading Plattsburgh’s 6-0 run tied the Come to our into the break at 49-31. game. Kathleen Payne hit a Cortland pushed their lead 3-pointer for Plattsburgh to give meetings, Mondays to 20 early in the second half, the Cardinals the lead with 14:31 and pushed the lead to 30 with to go. After Payne’s layup pulled 5:07 remaining. The Red Dragon photo by Todd Curtis Plattsburgh within one at 60-59 at 9:30 PM in with 9:30 remaining, Cortland lead would not be less than 30 in Micki Volpini made seven steals to tie her career high record. those final five minutes. went on a 28-9 run over six minutes to push their lead to 20 Corey 111, or The Red Dragons shot a Also scoring in double figures with seven steals. scorching 50% from the field, points. for Cortland were senior Jennifer Making her return from Cohen scored 13 points contact dragon. and held New Paltz to just 24% Patten with 14 points, Micki illness, Cohen led Cortland to a shooting. Cortland also forced during that run, along with 11 Volpini with 11 points and Megan 70-48 victory over Potsdam on from Byrne and four from Patten. chronicle@ 29 turnovers from New Paltz, Maycumber with 10 points. the road. Cohen scored 18 points including 23 steals. Patten finished with 14 points. Volpini also tied a career high to go along with nine assists. Micki Volpini scored 11 points cortland.edu for Sports Cortland Down But Definitely Not Out Athletics Red Dragons Youth from an injury finished with 17 points and three blocks in 20 Scores Leads to Victory over minutes of action. GYMNASTICS New Paltz The Red Dragons lead by By Mark Nader as much as twelve in the second Cortland defeated by Staff Writer half but the Hawks would battle Rutgers back and trailed 58-57 with 6:26 remaining. Next: at Ithaca From young and Up by one on the following inexperienced to young and possession Harrison Hefele found MEN’S HOCKEY winning, the Cortland Men’s teammate Dan Sternkopf inside basketball team is showing what who threw it down for his second Cortland 0 they can be in future years and dunk of the game. even what they can do now. Morrisville 4 Tuesday’s 77-70 victory over The dunk from the 6’7 center Next: vs Geneseo New Paltz was a clear indication rejuvenated the Red Dragon. “It of that. was a huge basket for us and got us pumped to keep playing hard “This was one of the best for the win.” said Jesse Winter WOMEN’S HOCKEY complete games we have played regarding the dunk. Cortland 0 so far.” said freshman forward, John Connolly. “It showed The Red Dragons would Plattsburgh 3 throughout our execution on remain in control from then on Next: Buffalo St. offense throughout the whole thanks to Winter who scored a game and especially the second game high twenty points and half.” several big buckets down the stretch. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The young Red Dragons fell behind early as New Paltz led Cortland secured the win Cortland 85 13-5 six minutes into the game. with 2:38 as Olsen fouled out of Oswego 51 the game. “We didn’t see him The Red Dragons looked a little Next: vs Geneseo sluggish early and had many as that big of a threat because of shots altered due to Hawks 7’0 the lack of minutes he had in our center, Daniel Olsen. first meeting.” said Connonly. MEN’S BASKETBALL photo by Todd Curtis Cortland fell on the road earlier in However, the Red Dragons the season 64-54. Cortland 77 would be continue to take the Dan Sternkopf’s dunk just minutes before the end of the game. ball strong to the hoop and pulled “He was a huge part in the New Paltz 70 within one 18-17 with 8:40 left in fact that we were outrebound by Next: vs Oneonta the first half. Jeremy Smith scored three of his but that wasn’t the case against 18 and we knew that he was being 16 points on a step-back three to the Hawks. relied on heavily.” Both teams would battle tie the game at 31-31 going into back and forth during the halftime. Cortland came out hot after With Olson out, Cortland was remainder of the half. Trailing by the break, starting the half on a able to capitalize and close out the three with less than five seconds Earlier in the season Cortland 10-1 run with the last five coming left in the half sophomore guard has had games in which they fall from freshman Kevin McMahon. See BASKETBALL , page 10 behind early in the second half McMahon, who is just returning Athletes Wrestlers Win Over Oswego of the Red Dragons crush the Lakers 45-0, boost their Week record in the process By Matt Tyoe Staff Writer The nationally 20th ranked Cortland Wrestling squad put on a show on Wednesday, February 9 against Oswego. The match took place in the Corey Gymnasium. The visiting Oswego team was unable to se- cure a win in any of the matches against the Cortland wrestlers. Of the ten matches, Cortland wres- tlers won all six they were able to compete in, the other four being victories by forfeit. The match started out with nationally 7th ranked at 285 lbs, Maggie Giamo sophomore wrestler Corey James Women’s Ice Hockey with a lopsided 8-2 decisions vic- Recorded a goal and four assists tory. during the Dragons’ 2-1 week This win improved James’ against Chatham season record to an impressive 23-2 on the season. He looks onto further endeavors as the season continues, and future success at nationals. The following match was at photo by Todd Curtis 133 lbs. Cortland freshman Justin Troy Sterling overpowers opponent Nick Rodgers to win 10-2 thus securing the major decision. Hyde competed successfully win- ning a 4-0 decision. son. There are high hopes for him was not happy with his 8-7 deci- last thing that a wrestler wants to The next match involved looking towards nationals. sion victory. The match was tied happen during a match, but luck- Cortland’s highest nationally The next match was wres- coming and the winning point ily Conroy remained composed ranked wrestler. Nationally tled at 157 lbs and Troy Sterling came to Conroy because he was enough to finish out he match and fourth-ranked at 141 lbs, Senior showed a lot of promise in a awarded the point for riding time. get the W. Aljamain Sterling completely and convincing 10-2 major decision, Conroy said, “I was actually He didn’t know that he was utterly dominated his opponent improving his in season record very upest with my performance. tied as the match was finishing. 16-4. to 25-7. The 165 lb weight class I was controlling the entire match Conroy remarked, “I was upset This match left left little to made for the most exciting match up until the last minute and after with my performance and I know Johnathan Conroy be desired for Oswego as Sterling of the night. he scored off my shot it threw me I can wrestle better than that”. Wrestling scored at will against his oppo- Despite what the crowd saw off and I basically went into shut Finished 2-0 at 165 and as the most exciting match, Cort- down mode”. nent. Sterling increased his record See WRESTLING, page10 contributed to Cortland’s dual to an astonishing 21-3 on the sea- land sophomore Jonathon Conroy “Shut down mode” is the wins last week