Monday, October 24th, 2005 - Fall Issue VI - alfredstate.edu/alfred/Tor_Echo.asp Wagner Gets Distinguished Alumni Award Wayne W. Wagner, ’60, Penn Yan, too short to be wondering ‘what if?’” A talented athlete during his school Wagner became a charter member of the president and CEO of Birkett Mills, was However, Wagner noted, “Life is days, (baseball, basketball, and track) Penn Yan club in 1969, and has been honored recently as the first recipient of most fulfilling when you do for others." Wagner enjoys continuing his athletic active in the club ever since. He was the Alfred State College (ASC) Distin- “My years of service are a direct ways, (he’s a hole-in-one golfer—at least named a Melvin Jones Fellow, the Lions’ guished Alumni Award. The presentation outgrowth of my upbringing,” said Wag- on Aug. 15, 2001) but even more so Club International’s highest honor was made by ASC President Dr. Uma ner. “My father is a charter member of when it keeps him connected to young- (which recognizes commitment to hu- Gupta and ASC Alumni Association the Cohocton Lions Club, my grandfa- sters. For 25 years, Wagner served as an manitarian service), and Lion of the Chair Becky Herman, ’94, at the annual ther was a Mason, and I served as a little IAABO (International Association of Year. Wagner also received the Lions’ President’s Society gala. league coach and a scout leader. When I Approved Basketball Officials, Inc.) offi- Outstanding Service Award, the Robert The award is designed to honor moved to Penn Yan, I continued to sat- cial for boys’ basketball at the regional Uplinger Distinguished Service Award those graduates who have not only suc- isfy my desire to serve my adopted com- high schools in Section V. (the highest award available in Multiple ceeded in their chosen careers, but have munity. And I've enjoyed it all." “It kept me connected to the young District 20 given to those who embody also succeeded as human beings… Wagner, who joined Birkett Mills as people…and we had some great times. I the ideals and ethics of Lionism); and the contributing to their communities as well an accountant in 1967, moved through was even able to present my son with a Distinguished Leadership Achievement as enjoying pleasurable pursuits for their the ranks at the Mill, from accountant to Sec. V shield during his senior year at Award (given to the Lion who exempli- personal fulfillment and growth. Wag- controller to treasurer. The eventual Prattsburg for winning the sectional fies the qualities of leadership and service ner has been able to achieve much, both plan was for Wagner to take over the championship,” he recalls proudly. within his club and district). Wagner personally and professionally, which may reins of the business following the retire- In addition to his responsibilities at was honored to serve as Lions District be attributed to the variety of skills and ments (in succession) of the two senior Birkett Mills, and his hobbies, Wagner Governor (20 E2), 2004-05. competencies that, in aggregate, encom- officers. However, due to an untimely has found time throughout his career to Wagner credits much of his success pass the ideal of the Alfred State College death in the organization, Wagner found extend himself to others, through activi- to his education at Alfred State College. intentional learner: effective communica- himself catapulted from interim presi- ties that he finds rewarding. “Alfred State had one of the best- tion, analytical problem-solving skills, dent to president of the company in 1974 An advocate of higher education, rounded programs for business admini- ability to work with diverse groups, in- at the tender age of 33. So Wayne W. Wagner served on the Keuka College stration in the area,” Wagner recalls. tellectual agility, and ability to manage Wagner, native of Cohocton, son of Board of Trustees for 16 years, four of “We were taught the same courses that change and transform knowledge into William and Mary Wagner, of Cohoc- them as board chair. During his tenure the four-year institutions were teaching. judgment and action. ton, and 1960 ASC graduate in business as board chair, Keuka College was suc- And the force behind this program was “I am pleased and honored to accept administration, began the course of his cessful in its fund raising efforts, com- E. J. Brown who taught cost accounting this recognition,” said Wagner at the career that he follows to this day. pleting its first large capital campaign. and headed the business division.” presentation. “And I am proud of my An avid conservationist and out- To show its appreciation of his service, And so, one can think that Wag- degree from Alfred State College. doorsman, Wagner’s office boasts an Keuka College awarded Wagner an hon- ner’s life has come full circle…the “I would also like to encourage peo- antique armoire filled with duck decoys orary doctorate at its 2004 commence- school that played a role in his path to ple to follow their dreams-whether it’s which he enjoys collecting. But he is also ment. professional as well as personal success travel or schooling or enterprise-even if a hunter (bow and shotgun) who has shot But perhaps Wagner’s most encom- honored him as the first recipient of the it means needing to borrow money to a moose as well as many other big game passing good works come of his involve- ASC Distinguished Alumni Award.• make those dreams come true. Life is animals. ment with Lions’ Club International. YOUR STUDENT SENATE Name: Cindy Converse Name: Chad M. Dispenza Major: Architecture Major: I.T. – Web Development Year at Alfred: 4th year Year at Alfred: 4th year Hometown: Watertown, NY Hometown: Gowanda, NY (although after spending Office Hours: Wednesday from 2 to 4pm, Senate the past 2 summers working & living on campus, I’d Office in Orvis. consider Alfred to be my hometown)

Chair on Exec Board: President Chair on Exec Board: Student Life Chair

Activities/Clubs involved with: Activities/Clubs involved with: Instrumental Student Senate, Co-Entertainment Chair of APB, Music President, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Resident WINS, Rainbow Union, Architecture Club, Student Assistant, Event Support Team, Alfred Programming Ambassador, Event Support Team, OAC Lead House Board, Student Judicial Board, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Manager, ACES Board of Directors Society, & various committees

What are some of your hobbies and interests? What are some of your hobbies and interests? Yoga, architecture, photography, design, reading, writing, music, good movies, Playing music (drums, trumpet, piano, guitar), reading/writing, frisbee, watching playing fetch with my dog, and spending quality time with friends and/or doing anything that makes me laugh, and spending quality time with my friends. Why did you choose to be on the Student Senate Executive Board? I have always been very involved on campus and after serving as a Student Senate Why did you choose to be on the Student Senate Executive Board? representative, I became very impressed with the hard work and dedication of the Joining Student Senate Executive Board seemed like the natural thing to do. Having Executive Board members. Simply put, I was inspired by all they did for our campus the ability to make a difference on this campus has always been of importance to me, and decided I wanted to be a part of an organization that does so much yet generally and by joining senate I’ve been able to make a difference serving a larger population. speaking doesn’t get a great deal of recognition for all they do. I wanted to help students speak their mind and have their voices heard and I have been dedicated to What is your main goal in this organization with respect to your position? My main goal is to improve the quality of student life at Alfred State. doing so ever since.

What is your main goal in this organization with respect to your Is there anything else you would like people to know? position? Please do not hesitate to address your student-life-related comments, questions, and My main goal as Student Senate President is to be available, to work harder each day concerns to me. The more you (the students) talk to me, the better I can serve you. than I did the last to ensure Alfred is an awesome place to be, to make sure that I sit office hours in the hallways of CDH every Thursday from 11am-1pm. My students are being heard and that the Senate is doing all we can to address issues, contact information is: E-mail: [email protected]; AIM: “Chad in West”; evoke positive change and make Alfred the best experience for students that we can. Phone: x2803. Also, college is what you make of it – so be sure to make the most of your time here in Alfred! • Is there anything else you would like people to know? It is important to me that students recognize the Executive Board members as people they can approach and talk to. If you have a question, comment, or concern please email us at [email protected] or by using our individual campus email accounts, call our office at x4375 or stop by and see us during our office hours in CONTACT SENATE Orvis or CDH. The success of our jobs depends on the information relayed to us by our peers so I encourage you to not hesitate if you ever feel the need to contact us for any reason.• [email protected] TE [email protected] OCTOBER 24TH, 2005 2 SPRING 2006 REGISTRATION PIONEER VOICES Spring 2006 registration will be you with your registration Name: Denise Kacnaker November 14-18, 2005. Prior to authorization code and web Dorm: Alfred University meeting with your adviser, you should registration times. If you are an retrieve a copy of the Course Selection internet student, please contact your 1. What clubs/activities are you involved in or will be? Form from Banner Web (login to the adviser to discuss which courses you Women’s Rugby secure area, click on Student Services & should register for. Financial Aid, and click on Student Forms) You are not officially registered 2. What is the last album you bought/downloaded/stole? What do you think about it? Fall Out Boy. I Love it. and begin selecting your spring for classes until your bill has been courses. After October 31st make paid/processed with the Student 3. What is your favorite color? Dark Blue arrangements to meet with your Accounts office. Bills must be paid/ adviser to review the courses you processed by December 16, 2005 or all 4. What’s your favorite fraternity/sorority and why? Mu selected. Once you have completed your spring courses will be dropped. • Theta. I know them all personally and they are all this process, your adviser will provide good guys.

5. If you can make up a new class to be offered at ASC what would it be and why? Early Childhood Education classes, so I can attend the State WELLNESS CORNER school instead of the University.

MYTH: Men do not get breast BY PATTY AMIDON cancer. Name: Edgar Veno HEALTH EDUCATOR Dorm: Burdick Hall TRUTH: This year 211,000 women will be diagnosed with breast 1. What clubs/activities are you involved in or will be? Often we are faced with myths cancer and 43,300 will die; however, International Club, Role Playing Guild, IEEE, that may prevent a person from seeking 1,600 men will be diagnosed with Computer Club proper medical care. It is important to breast cancer and 400 will die. While obtain accurate health information the percentage of men who are diag- 2. What is the last album you bought/downloaded/stole? from reliable and credible sources. In nosed with breast cancer is small, men What do you think about it? “Genius Products” by An- recognition to October being Breast should also give themselves monthly thony Vivaldi. Very good classic music. Cancer Awareness Month, I have in- exams and note changes to their physi- cluded some popular breast cancer 3. What is your favorite color? Green cians. myths and answers from the National MYTH: Having a family history 4. What’s your favorite fraternity/sorority and why? Me- Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. web- of breast cancer means you will get tropolis (in Brazil), because I am Brazilian. page. breast cancer.

TRUTH: While women who have 5. If you can make up a new class to be offered at ASC what would it be and MYTH: Finding a lump in your why? Matrix Class, for the cool slow movies. breast means you have breast cancer. a family history of breast cancer are in TRUTH: Eight out of ten lumps a higher risk group, most women who are benign, or not cancerous. If you have breast cancer have no family his- Name: Ryan Agnew tory. If you have a mother, daughter, Dorm: MacKenzie South discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it sister, or grandmother who had breast 1. What clubs/activities are you involved in or will be? cancer, you should have a mammogram is very important that you see a physi- None cian immediately. Many times fear five years before the age of their diag- keeps women from aggressive health nosis. 2. What is the last album you bought/downloaded/stole? care. Sometimes women stay away MYTH: Breast cancer is a com- What do you think about it? “Frances the Mute” by The from medical care because they fear municable disease. Mars Volta what they might find. Take charge of TRUTH: You cannot catch breast cancer or transfer it to someone else's 3. What is your favorite color? Blue your own health by monthly self- exams, regular visits to the doctor, and body. Breast cancer is the result of 4. What’s your favorite fraternity/sorority and why? TG, regularly scheduled mammograms. uncontrolled cell growth in your own because they are friendly and not ***holes. • body. SEE VOICES PAGE 3 YOUR STUDENT SENATE Name: Jeff Baldwin Name: Wendy Simpson Major: IT – Network Administration Major: Architecture Minor: IT – Application Software Development Year at Alfred: 3rd year Year at Alfred: 4th year Hometown: Binghamton, NY Hometown: Liverpool, NY Chair on Exec Board: Finance Chair on Exec Board: Academics & Technology Activities/Clubs involved with: Activities/Clubs involved with: Association for Women In Non-traditional Studies (WINS), Computing Machinery President, Business Architecture Club Treasurer, Student Ambassador Professionals of America President, Phi Theta Kappa Tour Guide, Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Alpha Pi, ASC Honor Society President, Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity Honors Program

President, Greek Senate VP, and Tor Echo Managing Editor What are some of your hobbies and interests? What are some of your hobbies and interests? I enjoy architecture very much. Also, I love nature, camping and traveling to I find I do not have a lot of free time, no kidding right? But when I do find time, I different places. like to play sports and go to the gym to stay in shape. Why did you choose to be on the Student Senate Exec Board? Why did you choose to be on the Student Senate Executive Board? I wanted to become more involved with the student body and in the activities here I wanted to make a difference, and I like to get involved in things where I can make on campus. a positive change. Academics specifically are very important to me. I think a lot of people lose sight of the real reason we are here: to learn. My major also has a direct What is your main goal in this organization with respect to your correlation to technology, so the position seemed like a natural fit for me. position? I hope to aide clubs and organizations in getting the proper funding that they should What is your main goal in this organization with respect to your receive and to pass and maintain an acceptable budget. • position? To address all the issues brought to me by students and to make sure the student’s voices are being heard when administration makes new policies.

Is there anything else you would like people to know? CONTACT SENATE I’m usually pretty quiet until you get to know me but I am also quite friendly so feel free to approach me with any concerns you may have or to just say hello. • [email protected]

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Staff Writer Jessica Perkins www.alfredstate.edu/alfred/Tor_Echo.asp including letters to the editor, must be signed, though upon request the name of the author shall be held. We encourage letters to the editor and Jefferey Baldwin Staff Writer Jonathan Williams 1.607.587.3505 story ideas. Remember, submission does not guarantee publication. Managing Editor Staff Writer Kim Woodworth Fax: 1.607.587.3225 Cartoonist Dan Curtin [email protected] Fall 2005 - Issue 6 Alfred, New York © 2005 Advertising Manager Jessica Perkins AIM: torecho Alfred State College Faculty Advisor Sandy Kinnerney

TE [email protected] OCTOBER 24TH, 2005 3 BPA PIONEER CHAPTER ESTABLISHED AT ASC WETD DJ SPOTLIGHT THE TOR ECHO ministration senior, the Pioneer Chap- THE TOR ECHO ants, the Aquabats, and "Weird Al" Students at Alfred State College ter is recruiting new members and Hey all, this is DJ Awesome, bet- Yankovic. have started a chapter of Business Pro- setting goals for the future. ter known as Jeff Soirefman. I'm a sen- My biggest influences are William fessionals of America called the The group has grown from three ior going to a college called Alfred Shatner, the Marine from "Doom" and “Pioneer Chapter,” this organization is members to 12 members in the past State (maybe you've heard of it?) I hail that sock puppet dog from Pets.com. the first of its kind in New York State. three weeks alone. The chapter has from Slate Hill, NY, where I spend my If you're looking for me to tell me how The mission of Business Profes- plans to sponsor business speakers, days ruling over the seven seas with my awesome I am, I have been known to sionals of America is to contribute to participate in campus events, and com- right hand man, Smee. be at the radio station from 8 to 9 PM the preparation of a world-class work- pete in national contests during the I enjoy long walks on the beach on Mondays with my buddy, DJ force through the advancement of lead- spring semester. and short walks off a plank. My favorite Kizzel. Blast that Peter Pan! • ership, citizenship, academic, and tech- “I’m very proud of these stu- bands/artists are They Might Be Gi- nological skills. dents,” said Alicia Wheaton, the head The organization first began in adviser for the chapter and the Infor- spring 2005, and became recognized by mation Technology Department chair Alfred State’s Student Senate as an at Alfred State. “They have come a long academic club as of the fall 2005 se- way.” Business Technology Depart- mester. Now under the leadership of ment Assistant Professors Joseph Dam- Jefferey R. Baldwin, Liverpool, an rath and Dianne Tuzzolino also share information technology/network ad- co-advisement responsibilities. • A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER from the ice cream bar. Most of the BY SUSAN LI night was spent with him poking fun at NEWS EDITOR our very own Alfred State students, from sadistic squirrel hunters, rude It was a large turn out for the people that wouldn’t turn off their cell APB’s Comedy Central with Pete phones to the innocent, unsuspecting Dominick in CDH. Dominick is from audience. His jokes come from his life Syracuse, NY and went to the SUNY experiences; funny police pullovers, Cobleskill, so he knows all about going stereotyping, and his own appearance to a school in a small town like ours. that he brought up a lot. He mainly made fun of his baldness and how it PIONEER VOICES (CONT.) Dominick started off the night resembled a monkey’s butt. And of with jokes about his stage which looked course there were plenty of sexual Pionner Voices is a student opinion column written by Alex Nowak, Tor Echo Staff a lot like regular tables put together, jokes and innuendo. All in all, it was a Writer. Look for him every week to get your voice heard in his column. Suggestions for then moved onto our central dining night full of laughter and a break from questions may be addressed to [email protected] or [email protected]. hall. He made a crack about how the the normal Tuesday night. • students only came to steal ice cream Name: Stephanie Wilcox Dorm: Shults Hall

1. What clubs/activities are you involved in or will be? Belly Dancing, Vet Tech Club, Habitat for Humanity, PAWS

2. What is the last album you bought/downloaded/stole? What do you think about it? “Decadence” by Head Automatica

3. What is your favorite color? Blue

4. What’s your favorite fraternity/sorority and why? Mu Theta, they make me happy and they are all gentlemen.

5. If you can make up a new class to be offered at ASC what would it be and why? More dance lessons and Italian.

Name: Lynda Howitt and friends

1. What clubs/activities are you involved in or will be? Not part of a club.

2. What is the last album you bought/downloaded/stole? What do you think about it? “Horse of a Different Color” by Big and Rich.

3. What is your favorite color? Purple, Blue, and Pink.

4. What’s your favorite fraternity/sorority and why? What? We don’t do that.

5. If you can make up a new class to be offered at ASC what would it be and why? Forensics because it is the future and bring back Med Lab Tech.

Name: Betty Chang Dorm: MacKenzie East

1. What clubs/activities are you involved in or will be? Ka- rate Club, Greek Senate, Alpha Sigma Society

2. What is the last album you bought/downloaded/stole? What do you think about it? “Emancipation of Mimi” by Mariah Carey which wasn’t as good as I thought and “Trinity” by Sean Paul, which was really good

3. What is your favorite color? Blue and Red

4. What’s your favorite fraternity/ sonority and why? Alpha Sigma because I’m in it!

5. If you can make up a new class to be offered at ASC what would it be and why? Sleeping 101, because I would pass it with flying colors. • torecho@ alfredstate.edu

TE [email protected] OCTOBER 24TH, 2005 4 ROCKS TORONTO WHAT'S ALL THE NOISE BEHIND SILENT BIRTH? “Outshined”, which were two of That said, LaClaire emphasizes BY ALEX NOWAK ’s greatest hits. BY NARA SCHOENBERG that "all of this is done at the discretion STAFF WRITER Next, the band played “The CHICAGO TRIBUNE of the mother and her doctor" and Worm,” a heavy song from their new that, according to the teachings of Sci- When singer Zack De La Rocha album reminiscent of Zeppelin’s “Black Just when Tom Cruise was start- entology, any damage done by noise left five Dog”, the crowd favorites “#1 Zero,” ing to look good again, we hear from during birth can be reversed. years ago, the remaining members and “” and a new song that the New York Daily News that Cruise's How do all of those "options" and vowed to move on in a new band. was never heard before that Cornell pregnant fiance, Katie Holmes, is sup- opportunities for maternal "discretion" Rumors around the internet quickly seemed to have trouble remembering posed to sign on for a "silent birth," work in real life? focused on who fronted the lyrics. without screams or painkillers. The church declined to provide the grunge band Soundgarden for close Cornell then looked at the crowd Ouch. everyday Scientologists for the Chicago to ten years before they broke up in and said “Hey, these guys have But is "Quit yellin', it's only child- Tribune to interview about their birth 1996. The rumors became true in something to play for you,” and walked birth," as the News headline so suc- experiences, with a spokeswoman say- 2002, when the group announced their off the stage. Symbolizing the band’s cinctly put it, the true position of the ing by e-mail, "Religious practices are first album and moniker: Audioslave. political past, a curtain with a red star Church of Scientology, of which Cruise a very personal matter." Since then the group has had on it fell and the band broke into a is a member? But an interview actress Kelly international success with their singles instrumental version of Rage’s hit Not according to Greg LaClaire, Preston gave to Redbook magazine in “Cochise” and “Like a Stone.” Warding “Bulls on Parade” followed by “Sleep vice president of the Church of Scien- 2000 sheds some light on the practice. off critics’ rants that the band was a Now in the Fire” which Cornell came tology Celebrity Centre in Los Ange- Preston, who is married to fellow “one-off” project, the group released back on stage to sing. les. Ideally, the mother is "as silent as Scientologist John Travolta, told Red- their second album, last For the encore, Cornell came on humanly possible," LaClaire says, but book that she embraces silent birth as May which debuted at #1 on the the stage alone and played acoustic this is an option, not a requirement, "just a peaceful, beautiful entry into Billboard charts. versions of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole and the church recognizes that this earth." The group’s performance on Sun,” ’s “Call Me a On the other hand, Preston ac- th "absolute silence is not obtainable," October 7 at the Air Canada Centre Dog,” and Audioslave’s “I Am the LaClaire says. knowledged in the interview that she in Toronto was as one can expect from Highway” which the remaining Babies are supposed to be born in groaned during the successful home listening to their music: full of energy. members came in halfway to finish. quiet surroundings because Scientolo- birth of her daughter Ella _ a form of Following “a call” of random guitar They followed by playing “Show Me gists believe that the words heard dur- expression that Scientologists view as feedback to get the audience to rise to How to Live” and an amazing cover of ing painful or traumatic experiences less harmful than actual speech. their feet, a curtain fell revealing the Rage’s “Killing in the Name”, on which can later trigger "irrational fears" and And at least once during her 13- band and they broke into their current the audience were invited to sing along "unwanted emotions." hour labor, she resorted to the spoken radio single, “Your Time Has Come.” to the famous last verse, the band Similarly, painkillers are believed word as well. It only took halfway into the second finished off the incredible performance to make you more likely to absorb "Throw me in the car! I want an song, “Set It Off” to realize the sheer with their first hit, “Cochise.” trauma and pain in an unhealthy way. epidural!" Preston recalled saying. • creativity of guitarist . In general the band seemed to be Using various effects and techniques, more comfortable playing together as he manipulates the guitar into sounding they did in their previous bands. Chris like a DJ working the turntable at a Cornell, who has one of the most club. amazing voices in rock today, kept up Following three new songs from well with all the songs and even on the their new album including, “Doesn’t ten year old Soundgarden songs, he Remind Me”, “Out of Exile”, and “Be sounded better on them than on their Yourself”, another curtain fell behind recordings. Because of their amazing the drum riser revealing the cover art performances, great song writing and of Soundgarden’s Badmotorfinger album. their storied pasts, Audioslave will The band then tore through amazing prove the critics wrong and will covers of “Rusty Cage”, and continue to rock on. •

AUDIOSLAVE'S TOM MORELLO AND CHRIS CORNELL COURTESY: HTTP://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/ALISONCHAINS MENINGITIS VACCINE MAY HAVE LINK TO RARE NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER tion have received reports that five teen- BY LAURA BEIL agers, all ages 17 and 18, developed THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome within six weeks of getting the new vac- acutely aware of any symptoms of GBS in cine. About 2.5 million doses of the vac- Public health officials are investigat- patients newly vaccinated with Menactra. cine have been sold. ing whether a new vaccine designed to Because no link between the two has GBS is a disorder in which the help prevent meningitis, particularly been established, officials are recom- body's immune system attacks part of the among college students in dorms, could mending continued use of the vaccine. torecho peripheral nervous system. be linked to a rare neurological condi- A similar vaccine has been used in While the number of cases is not tion. Britain, where 30 million doses have apparently abnormal, officials are con- The vaccine, called Menactra, helps been administered with only five cases of cerned because they occurred so quickly protect against certain strains of menin- GBS reported. @ after the teens got the shots, Dr. Nancy gococcal bacteria. Produced by Sanofi In a statement, Sinofi Pasteur said, Rosenstein of the CDC told experts gath- Pasteur, the vaccine was approved for "No causal relationship has been estab- ered Friday in San Francisco for the an- alfredstate.edu use in January. While another vaccine lished between Menactra vaccination and nual meeting of the Infectious Diseases was already on the market, doctors had GBS, and there remain several possible Society of America. hoped that the new formulation might explanations for the reported cases of The CDC issued an alert Thursday offer longer immunity. GBS." • Since Oct. 4, officials at the U.S. night in its Morbidity and Mortality Centers for Disease Control and Preven- Weekly Report that physicians should be

TE [email protected] NEWS BRIEFS OCTOBER 24TH, 2005 5 STUDENT FLU FACCINE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST TRIP TO LOISIANA THE TOR ECHO THE TOR ECHO THE TOR ECHO THE TOR ECHO Flu vaccines are available for Did you know 211,000 women The annual Halloween Breakfast Alfred State College is planning a students from October 24th to will be diagnosed with breast cancer Buffet will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at trip to Biloxi through Hands On USA. October 27th at the Alfred Health and 43,300 will die (National Breast the Culinary Arts Building on Alfred The College is accepting donations to Center from 1:00pm to 7:30pm and Cancer Foundation, 2005). State College’s School of Applied help to offset the costs of travel. at the Wellsville Health Center from To support breast cancer Technology Campus, Wellsville, from If you would be willing to donate 1:00pm to 4:00pm. There will be a awareness month, Patty Amidon, 6:30-8 a.m. Cost is $8 per person, tax to this cause, please let Gregory $15.00 charge, cash only. Health Educator and concerned Alfred included. Sammons, Chief of UP or Kathee Sive Flu vaccine is the best way to State students will be available to Patrons will enjoy a breakfast know as soon as possible. protect yourself against the flu. It is answer questions and provide buffet bonanza of delicious treats Also, if you had your name on the recommended by the Center for information on how to correctly prepared and served by ghoulishly clad list as a potential volunteer and have Disease Control as a yearly vaccination. perform monthly breast exams in the culinary arts students. had a change of plans, please make sure If you have any questions, you Central Dining Hall on Monday, Offerings will range from a variety you contact Gregory or Kathee so that may call either health center for more October 24th from 10am-2pm. Show of juices and hot beverages, assorted there is an accurate head count of the information. • your support by becoming educated hot and cold breakfast and brunch number of participants. Confirming or and receive your breast cancer dishes, and a bounty of baked goods. changing your participation will assist awareness pink ribbon temporary Guests are welcome to arrive in the planning process. • tattoo. • costume and enjoy the frights. • MUSIC REVIEWS HANSON - THE BEST OF HANSON LIVE AND ELECTRIC REVIEW BY JUSTIN HAUSNER So people have been asking me, “Justin, do you place (about 10 years to late). The songs just sound like my eight-grade teacher Mr. ever write a bad review on a CD that comes out?” Davis scratching his nails on the chalkboard because I forgot my 8’s multiplication usually I tell them that I work off of people’s re- tables again (and for those of you that can’t picture that…it’s bad, really bad). quest for my CD reviews. Most of the time, the CD is predominantly drawn from people telling Anyways, getting back to the CD, the only thing that makes it worse than it me, “listen to this CD and say something about it already is, is that it’s a LIVE CD, which means they recorded it in concert, which in the paper.” I am normally happy to comply, for means people paid to go see them play! I mean there is always the chance that they my loving fans out there in the Alfred State com- went to see someone much more musically talented, like my grandma, and they munity, I usually come up with how awesome the were the surprise-opening act (that would explain the major sum in ticket sales for CD is with my little scenarios to make your CD the following shows). listening experience the best it can be. However, this one was all my doing. When I was searching Just so we are all aware of the situation, I give this CD a 2 out of 10 on the the internet for all the latest CD’s that had recently came out, I stumbled across this “diddy scale” and I recommend to anyone if they ever over hear in conversation title “the BEST of Hanson.” someone say “so I was thinking about checking out the new Hanson CD,” or “so I started seeing this girl/guy and all they can talk about is how much they want this Come on! Are we being serious? That’s like saying, “you know, The Cat in the new Hanson CD,” slap them quick and inform them of my grandmother’s new re- Hat was actually very insightful porthole into the mind of a modern day Baptist cord “the depression, as I remember it.” At least help them in the right direction for Monk.” It just doesn’t happen, so I hope you can understand that when I saw this a better taste in music. Until next time Alfred, keep rockin’ (to good tunes). • title, it was clear that I had to write my review on this CD. To be honest, I really don’t know where to begin on this topic, not only does this CD feel totally out of

COMICS, ZODIAC OCTOBER 24TH, 2005 6 TE [email protected] & CAMPUS LIFE HOROSCOPES TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Libra (September 23-October 23) Aries (March 21-April 20) Late Safety, security and long-term business Monday, a close friend may return to ventures will soon become almost an outdated love affair or repeat an effortless. Late Tuesday, expect loved unproductive romantic pattern. A new ones to defer to your career ideas or attraction may this week reveal a con- adopt your vision of the future. For tinuing interest in power based rela- many Librans this is an important step tionships. Encourage friends to resolve in emotional development and social yesterday's restrictions or regrets: independence: follow your instincts valid and lasting breakthroughs are and expect others to respond with possible. Tuesday through Friday, co- respect and enthusiasm. Friday workers may be moody or restless. through Sunday accent written com- Avoid group discussions: at present, munications and distant relatives: ex- gossip or idle speculation will stain pect complex social messages. workplace alliances. Scorpio (October 24-November 21) Taurus (April 21-May 20) Silly Workplace communications may this moments between friends will be dis- week be difficult to define. Monday tracting and enjoyable over the next through Thursday, expect poor in- four days: after Monday, expect social structions, misinformation or wrongly discussions to be unpredictable, filled calculated numbers to be bothersome. with gossip or altogether giddy. Enjoy Long-term projects or complex assign- subtle romantic speculation but avoid ments may soon be canceled. Remain publicly exposing the shy or with- detached and let older officials handle drawn types: someone close may feel small details: powerful emotions may more socially vulnerable than ex- be in operation. After mid-week, de- pected. Later this week, expect loved lightful romantic overtures arrive ones to be confident and boldly ex- without warning. Respond quickly: pressive. New family or romantic roles your first reaction will set the tone. will soon be revealed. Sagittarius (November 22- Gemini (May 21-June 21) Daily December 21) A close colleague may financial habits may this week require this week offer an explanation or sub- WOW… the asbestos smells really good to.. day.. careful planning. Monday through tle apology for recent comments. Re- Thursday, friends or loved ones may spond with enthusiasm and let social mismanage home budgets or reveal mistakes fade. This is not a good time controversial expenses. Study timed to openly challenge the behaviors or documents or long-term payments for attitudes of co-workers. Be flexible. WETD DJ ROTATION SCHEDULE creative opportunities: revised con- After mid-week, social celebrations tracts may be needed. Later this week, and group encounters will provide a powerful romantic attraction may be new emotional outlets. Foster as many difficult to resist. Avoid short-term new friendships as possible: at present, relationships or bold flirtations: loved loved ones need and expect unique ones and long-term friends will soon distractions. voice strong opinions. Capricorn (December 22-January Cancer (June 22-July 22) Home 20) Love relationships may this week routines and old habits will be reward- require careful diplomacy: expect ro- ing and supportive this week: after mantic overtures to be intense over Tuesday, watch for long-term relation- the next four days. Respond with hon- ships to bring positive reinforcement esty: at present, potential lovers or and reliable wisdom. For some Can- new friends need to know your cerians, this marks the end of several boundaries, limits or expectations. weeks of public stress, pressure at After Thursday, watch for unusual work or social criticism from co- financial messages from a relative con- workers. Accept the newfound empa- cerning long-term purchases or legal thy of loved ones: intimacy and trust ownership. Take time to fully explain now needs to increase. Later this your goals: clarity and shared re- week, plan quiet times with friends: sources will soon become powerful your attention is needed. issues for debate.

Leo (July 23-August 22) Early this Aquarius (January 21-February week, younger friends or relatives may 19) Friends and lovers will be cheerful request more of your emotional focus. and social engaging over the next six Postponed social events or unique days: humor, philosophic discussion celebrations will soon captivate group and quickly changing group plans will attention: allow outdated ideas or past all appeal. After Wednesday, however, differences to fade. After mid-week, watch for an unusual romantic reversal loved ones will follow your example: between close friends or workmates. stay alert. Thursday through Sunday Vague gossip will prove unreliable: highlight unique financial proposals avoid fast judgments. Later this week, from family members or new business workplace ideals return. Ambition and partners. Powerful rewards are avail- fair treatment will soon be a prime able: carefully research all revised op- concern: don't hesitate to voice your tions. opinions or suggestions.

Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 20-March 20) After Monday, watch for long-term Serious workplace negotiations may be romance to begin an important period postponed early this week. Although of decision. Key issues may involve complex assignments are anticipated, family conflicts, home changes or fi- business attitudes will be cheerful and students, faculty, staff nancial obligations. Many Virgos will outgoing. Use this time to complete now begin a slow but meaningful proc- outstanding tasks and establish lasting ess of publicly clarifying their romantic alliances with close colleagues. After intentions. In the coming weeks, single Thursday, watch for sudden social ADVERTISE HERE Virgos can expect competing romantic reversals, rare cancellations or unex- cheaper than you think interests. Serious choices are needed: pected delays. Before mid-November, react honestly to questions. Late Fri- group schedules may be unpredictable: day, financial resources may be low: remain flexible and avoid concrete by e-mail | [email protected] avoid excess spending. promises. • by AIM | torecho

TE [email protected] THE EDITOR OCTOBER 24TH, 2005 7 when President Gupta and Becky Herman of the Alumni Association THE EDITORIAL presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to William Wagner, class of BY WREN KEBER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 1960. The Distinguished Alumni Award Last weekend, October 15th to be is “designed to honor those graduates exact, I had the honor of attending the who have not only succeeded in their President’s Society Gala. The Gala was chosen careers, but have also primarily a fundraising event; tickets succeeded as human beings… were sold to benefactors of the contributing to their communities as College, Alumni, and so on. There was well as enjoying pleasurable pursuits a silent auction during the reception, for their personal fulfillment and which featured a variety of desirable growth.” items. Proceeds from the auction and Mr. Wagner is a very active ticket sales benefited both Alfred State alumnus who is the President and CEO and the victims of Hurricane Katrina. of Berkitt Mills, of Penn Yan. The night was filled with In closing, I would like to thank distinguished dress and delicious food. Colleen Brade, VP for Institutional And while I’m not much of a dancer, Advancement for her invitation. I there was dancing as well. Interim Vice would like to thank members of the President Robert Albrecht showed of BECKY HERMAN PRESENTS THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD TO WILLIAM WAGNER AT THE Institutional Advancement Department PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY GALA LAST SATURDAY, WHILE ASC PRESIDENT UMA G. GUPTA LOOKS ON. his exceptional dancing skills as he for their hospitality and thank members mastered the ballroom floor. of the President’s Society for their Thank you to all who participated ACES procured an elaborate continued support of our college. in the survey, and a special thanks goes Correction: Last issue I reported that Vero- dinner, from a unique green salad with On a separate note, I am happy to out to Bryan Parra, who was nique Hart Saxton had stepped down as scallops to decedent desserts. Not say that the Tor Echo Student Opinion indispensable in the distribution of the News Editor. This is not the case; she has being a fan of meat, I chose the Survey was a great success. We are survey papers. It is because of students merely taken a leave of absence. Susan Li vegetarian entrée, which was a currently in the process of reviewing like you that the paper can continue to will continue to fill the role of News Editor cornucopia of vegetables, noodles and and tabulating the results. Look for the grow into an indispensable campus until such time that Veronique returns. mashed potatoes: delicious. published results in the next issue of resource. • The highlight of the night was the paper. the following answers. Stand in front ASC.EDU of a mirror now and practice. THE WAY THINGS WERE… IN ALFRED ∗ “Class? Me? I’m just not chal- BY MIKE DEVILLE lenged by college classes.” BY SHERRY VOLK he likewise slept on the couch. ∗ CONTRIBUTING WRITER “Our class is cancelled for this CONTRIBUTING WRITER Suga expended some of her energy week.” and curiosity by scampering into fields Hey, so you failed out of Camp What delightful responses I ∗ “I’ve got a sure thing ‘A’ so why that surrounded the family’s home, Alfred and they’re sending you home. received to my last column, which mess it up by going to class?” running loose and exploring her Don’t take it so hard. You’re not included a story about a dog. I quote ∗ “I learned all this stuff in high fascinating world. She proved to be the first loser to flunk out of college. herewith, Bill Schultze’s story, which school. I’m just waiting for the adept at opening doors and finding I’ve done it myself, or I was so close to earned him a cookie: final.” other ways to slip out and would flunking out I picked up a job applica- ∗ “I’m taking all my classes ‘on line’ teasingly look back at her family as she tion for Mickey D’s. I even stood in My daughter Gillian has not been this semester.” escaped. For some reason, Jessica’s front of a mirror and practiced saying, the biggest fan of dogs. Don't get me ∗ “Our class meets at night out in dad was the only one Suga would “would you like fries with that?” wrong - like any little kid, she'll squeal the woods. We’re building a laby- respond to obediently when she was But at the last moment, I begged with delight about puppies and even rinth.” called. and groveled appropriately in front of big dogs that give her a sniff, or even a ∗ Our Greek tragedy class meets in Jessica recalls a day when she and the college VP, and they found a spe- lick. But if they get too "in her face," the woods at night and worships her sister were headed for the school cial clause that gave me “one more out come the waterworks (crying). Dionysus.” bus and heard a commotion behind semester to get real, Deville, or you’re Around our friends' dinner table ∗ “My professor ran out of things to them. Jessica describes the scene: history at this college.” we found ourselves, with their teach us, so he let us go early.” “There was Suga, running full speed But back to your story. So your straggly, coarse-haired mutt weaving ∗ “I’m in a special program without down the street, and behind her, my midterm grades don’t ‘reflect the true through our legs hoping for scraps classes. We ‘connect’ by email.” mom waving her arms in the air, genius’ that you know you are? Some- when Gillian started exercising her ∗ “Classes?? That is just so 90s!” barefoot in the snow, in her pink how your professors just don’t under- then newly developing speaking skills. ∗ “My coach said I don’t have to go bathrobe and wearing no make stand that your many absences and "The dog knows… dog knows…," to classes.” up. Somewhere in her yelling, she told much missing work are really just she blurted out, increasingly agitated. ∗ “I’m working undercover for the us to get on the bus, but when we did, proof that you ‘above’ their superficial "What, Gillian? What does the doggy UP. BACK OFF!” the kids and the bus driver seemed to lessons and silly exams? know?" ∗ “Hey, I’m just a freshman! I’ll go lack words at the sight.” Hey, I’ve been there, done that, "The dog knows! The dog knows!!!" to classes next semester, OK?!” The rest of the story is that, for and got the T-shirt to prove it. And "Yes, tell us what the dog knows!" ∗ “I’ve already got a job in my fa- Christmas that year, Mr. Richards that story about being a genius didn’t Now crying, "The dog ther’s (mother’s) company, so I received a professionally painted fly when I tried it either. As that old knows!!!" (wail wail, and pointing really don’t need to go to classes.” portrait of Suga. Upon his affirmative rock song says, “Get Over It!” down to the dog with its slimy snout ∗ “I’m majoring in Fitness, so there reply when she asked if he liked it, But that’s advice for next year, pushing into her tummy...) aren’t any classes. I just work out Mrs. Richards commented, “Good, when you’re back here or maybe even “OHHHHH, the dog NOSE....” We all day.” because the next time she runs away, taking classes at SCCC (Second Chance laugh about it to this day. ∗ “My programming class assign- you’ll have it to look at.” Jessica Community College) and living in your -- ment is to play ALL the computer relates that Suga has not run away old bedroom back home. Right now A student, Jessica Richards, also games there are.” since, but the family still laughs about you need advice to get you through the received a cookie for her story, which ∗ “I’m bored here! Where’s the the events of that snowy morning. next few weeks here before the Uni- is summarized below. Alfred Mall?” -- versity Police kick your butt out of the Jessica’s family acquired an ∗ “Nice laptop, big boy! You can A challenge: I will leave open dorm and send you back to Mom and adorable, energetic puppy they named ‘CRTL, ALT’ me anytime.” the request for “dog” or even “pet” Dad. Suga. Her dad proclaimed his stories. Anyone who calls (3619), You need some good lines to use unwillingness to see the puppy Well, you get the idea. So you emails (volksb), or stops in at my office on your friends when they notice you pampered in any way, but the family flunked out? Relax. Some of the most (208 Allied Health) with a story, will aren’t even going to classes anymore. photo archives include a shot of her successful people in the world flunked receive for their trouble, one monster Oh sure, you could try honesty. You out of college: Einstein, Bill Gates, second day in residence, sleeping cookie.• could say, “I got lousy grades and I’ve Napoleon, Bill Clinton, George Bush, curled up in Mr. Richards’ arms while been dismissed.” Bono, Piso Mojado, and Fist McKoy. But wait just a minute, mister. The list goes on and on. By flunking Camp Alfred doesn’t accept any mo- out of Camp Alfred, you’ve joined a rons. You might be lazy and dishonest, long list of celebrities. BUT YOU ARE NOT A MORON, no And don’t let anyone make you GET INVOLVED matter what your friends say. So you feel bad, either. You’ve accomplished need some GOOD lines. a lot in your life. You’ve finished high Practice these lines, and when school, you’ve got your driver’s li- your friends ask, “Hey, what’s up? cense, you probably had a pet when by e-mail | [email protected] You haven’t been to class since late you were young, and you know how to October?” You’ll have the kind of an- by AIM | torecho cross the street by yourself (you do in person | 10/31/05. 7:00pm. Orvis. swers that will make them almost envy know how to get to AU, right?). you. Almost, but not quite. Remem- And best of all, you’re not shy. ber, you are flunking out. You’re even brave enough to stand in So here’s the deal: They ask, front of mirror and practice the words “Hey, what’s up?” and you say one of “Would you like fries with that?” •

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LADY PIONEERS SEEDED 9TH SPORTS ASC SPIKERS FALL IN REGULAR SEA- SON FINALE THE TOR ECHO IT’S HOCKEY BABY!! The Alfred State College women's THE TOR ECHO soccer team has earned the #9 seed in players from Alfred State on the team, The Alfred State College volley- BY JUSTIN HAUSNER currently there are 17 players on a the upcoming Region III Division III SPORTS EDITOR ball team fell 19-30, 25-30, & 28-30 to tournament. The Lady Pioneers fin- team of 33 that share our classrooms Jamestown CC in their regular season ished the campaign with a 7-5 record in over on this side of the road. So you think it’s awesome that the finale. The Lady Pioneers enter post- Region III Division III play and an over- The Captain himself is very hope- season with a 13-16 record. all record of 8-6. N.H.L. started back up? Yeah as do I! ful on this season stating “the team has But lets remember Alfred State/Alfred Christa Robinson (Corning West) In first round action of the tourna- progressed in the past three years that led ASC with seven aces and five ment the Lady Pioneers will travel to University has a hockey team also. The I’ve been on the team, and I see noth- local interclub team will be playing kills. Liz DeJohn (Syracuse/ #8 Cayuga CC for a rematch with the ing but good things coming from the Henninger) added 20 assists and three Spartans. The game is scheduled for a eight games this season (4 home and 4 team in the future.” Strong words from away), all against other college inter- kills, Jessica Bonczar (Eden) added 19 2 p.m. start at Chittenango High a strong and predominate leader on the digs, Katrina Mueller (Erie, PA) accu- School. The Spartans and Pioneers met club teams. There are players from ice. Even though this fearsome bunch both schools on the team, proudly rep- mulated five kills and two blocks, and on October 13th at Chittenango High has to play their ‘home’ games on the Diana Hudson (Niagara Falls) chipped School. CCC defeated ASC 2-1 in the resenting our amazing college are the ice in Olean (near St. Bonniventure), it two captains Wally Wojtanowski, the in six kills. contest. doesn’t keep people from both colleges The Lady Pioneers must wait until Melissa Bernardini (Highland) captain of the team (try to say that from coming out and showing their name… I was going to ask you to say it Monday evening to hear what seed they leads the Lady Pioneers with 29 points support for the team. Check out the have earned in next week’s Region III (12 goals and five assists) while Marie 5 times fast, but man, try to say it times and dates on the schedule pro- once) and Eric Miller, the assistant Division III tournament. First round Alessi (Greece Athena) and Jane Capo- vided in the paper and please remem- action is scheduled for Tuesday evening tosto (Churchville) accumulated 21 Captain of the team (or as he is known ber to come out and support the team. by his friends “e-Roc”… why I do not with the winners and top four seeds points during the regular season. Lisa Who knows, you might even get to see advancing to the Championship tourna- know, he isn’t even from Rochester). a flying ‘V’ or something really sweet Bennion (Trumansburg) has played ment next weekend at Corning CC. • every minute in net this season and has However, these two are not the only like that. • a 2.29 goals against average. PIONEERS IMPROVE TO 11-4 The winner of Saturday's contest ALFRED ICE HOCKEY TEAM SCHEDULE will take on #1 Herkimer CCC in a Oct 21 @ Daemen 9:30pm Dec 3 Medaille (home) 5pm THE TOR ECHO quarterfinal contest to be played on The Alfred State College men's Tuesday October 25th at HCCC. Oct 22 @ ECC 2:30pm Dec 10 Lemoyne (home) 5pm Oct 29 @ Hilbert 7:45pm soccer team improved to 11-4 on the In other first round action on Sat- season with a 4-1 WNYAC victory urday #5 Jamestown CC takes on Concerns or questions? Write to wo- Nov 5 @ Lemoyne [email protected]. All home over Mercyhurst in the drizzle on SUNY Cobleskill, #6 Broome CC Tuesday afternoon. battles SUNY Delhi, and #7 Finger Nov 12 Medaille (home) 5pm games are played in Olean. • Nov 19 Hilbert (home) 5pm Dean Seelye (Williamson) got the Lakes CC hosts Genesee CC. #1 Her- Blue and Gold on the board just under kimer, #2 Mohawk Valley, #3 Tomp- eight minutes in the game when he kins Cortland, and #4 Clinton all re- scored after getting a crossing pass ceived first round byes. KARATE CLUB WARM UP from Mike Benedict (Cal-Mum). Dan This is the Lady Pioneers first trip THE TOR ECHO Wetherby (Olean) took advantage of to the Regional Tournament since the Saints turnover and netted his 10th 2002 season. • goal of the season twelve minutes later. Benedict gave ASC a 3-0 lead heading into halftime when he capitalized on a penalty kick with 20:50 remaining. Mercyhurst cut the lead to 3-1 on an own goal with 21:37 remaining in the contest. ASC got the lead back to three goals with 10:24 remaining when torecho Yohta Fukazawa (Tokyo, Japan) scored his first career goal after getting a crossing pass from Wetherby. ASC out shot MNE (6-7) 19 to 9. @ Christopher Coogan (Rome Free) made seven saves in net for ASC while Nick Katsiades made six saves for the alfredstate.edu Saints. •

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