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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. November 15, 2007 The Ithacan Volume 75, Issue 11

Faculty council chairperson to step down

BY ARCHANA MENON STAFF WRITER After three years as faculty coun- cil chair, Gossa Tsegaye, assistant professor of television-radio at Ithaca College, announced Tuesday he will not run for the chairperson position next year. “Th is has FOR MORE INFO been noth- Read a Q&A with ing short Gossa Tsegaye, of a great page 4 experience,” Tsegaye said. “But, I think three years are plenty. It is very impor- tant for new, fresh ideas [and] a new, fresh face.” Th e faculty council includes 31 members from across the college who meet monthly to discuss issues such as faculty benefi ts and grade submission deadlines. When nec- essary, the council initiates amend- ments to the Faculty Handbook. Faculty council chairs are elect- ed every year in May and serve as a liaison between the faculty and the administration. Tsegaye, Preserving tradition who has been on the council for six years, said the council Veterans Day celebrations try to keep memory of service alive chairperson is also responsible for keeping members on track during meetings. BY ERICA R. HENDRY Daetsch, a professor emeritus who taught German at Tsegaye is the fi rst non-tenured EDITOR IN CHIEF Ithaca College for 30 years, was one of about 200 people who professor and fi rst black professor t’s been 61 years since Willard Daetsch convoyed attended Ithaca College’s fi fth annual to be chairperson. He said he hopes across the Atlantic ocean, watched Czechoslovaki- Veterans Day celebration in Emerson fellow non-tenured faculty will be ans fl ee from their country and hopped islands in the Suites last Th ursday. Patricia Phelps, a Watch an audio encouraged to run for the position. South Pacifi c while the U.S. dropped its second atom- member of the college’s Veterans Day slideshow of “I just want to make sure that ic bomb — memories the World War II veteran can Committee, said since the inaugu- the college’s you have this information as early as Irecall within seconds. But as more time passes and nearly ral celebration in 2003, the event has Veterans Day possible so you can begin campaign- 1,000 World War II veterans die every day, their signifi cance grown to include more performances celebration at theithacan.org/ ing at the earliest time,” he said at becomes distant to a generation that Daetsch said is unfa- and participation from faculty and go/07veterans Tuesday’s meeting. miliar with the meaning of serving in the line of duty. residents from Longview — but few of Tsegaye said he informed the “Th ere’s not an understanding by the large number of those who attend, with the exception Faculty Council Executive Committee students at the college of what it does mean or could mean,” of Reserve Offi cer Training Corps (ROTC) members and of his decision before he told all coun- he said. “[Th ey don’t understand] the importance of taking instrumentalists, are students. cil members Tuesday night. a little bit of time to remember what did happen in the past Stan Seltzer, chair of the mathe- and talk to some people who had to live through it,” he said. See VETERANS, page 4 matics department and former faculty council chair, said Tsegaye’s announce- Willard Daetsch, a World War II veteran and a professor emeritus at Ithaca College, is a member of the ment did not come as a surprise. college’s Veterans Day committee. Nearly 370 college staff, faculty and alumni are veterans of a war. “I used to be chair, so I know CONNOR GLEASON/THE ITHACAN that it is a hard job,” Seltzer, mem- ber of the executive committee, said. “Th ese past three years have defi - nitely been challenging.” Ithaca wins Donald Lifton, council member and associate professor of manage- Cortaca Jug ment, said council chairs have histori- cally stepped aside after three years for Junior quarterback Dan Juvan, “new blood.” No. 4, unloads a pass during the “I’m not sure if new blood is need- Bombers’ ed,” he said. “Professor Tsegaye has 40–17 win been a veteran member of the council, over SUNY- View photo and I honor his respect of tradition. I Cortland on galleries of the hope that his successor can rise to the Saturday. Cortaca Jug same level of contribution that he has The win game at theitha- given us.” secured can.org/multi- Tsegaye said his experience as them a spot media chairperson has been positive, and he in the NCAA plans to continue participating as a quarterfi nal at noon Saturday member of the council. against Mount Union College. “I’ve been blessed with the trust from this council as a non-tenured For more from the Cortaca Jug faculty,” he said. “It has been a privilege game, see pages 24 and an honor to work with a group of and 28. people who are very dedicated and to have a common theme, regardless of MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN diff erence of discipline.”

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2 The Ithacan Thursday, November 15, 2007 THIS Nation&World WEEK  North and South Korea negotiate 15 THURSDAY Th e prime ministers of North and South Korea met yesterday for the fi rst time in 15 years, hoping The Benefi ts Fair for Ithaca Col- to extend the detente fostered by the second-ever lege faculty and staff will take summit of their leaders last month with new South place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Korean investment in the impoverished North. Emerson Suites North Korean Prime Minister Kim Jong Il said after arriving in Seoul on a direct fl ight from A Student Organization Pyongyang that he thought the three days of talks Finances workshop will be held would “go well in a warm atmosphere” based on at 12:15 p.m. in Williams 221 his welcome. Th e two sides last held prime ministerial talks in 16 FRIDAY 1992 that were suspended amid the fi rst crisis over Shabbat Services will begin the North’s nuclear weapons program. at 6 p.m. in Muller Chapel Kim ranks below the top members of the North’s ruling elite: leader Kim Jong Il and the country’s No. Shabbat dinner will begin at 2 offi cial Kim Yong Nam. He is meeting with South approximately 7:15 p.m. on Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is the the Terrace Dining Hall balcony deputy of South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun. World Champion of Public Th is week’s talks are aimed at fl eshing out an Speaking Darren LaCroix will agreement that Roh and the North Korean leader make a presentation entitled signed at their October summit in Pyongyang — “Paths to Powerful Presen- only the second such meeting since the Korean pen- tations: How I Went from insula was divided more than half a century ago. Chump to Champ!” at 1 p.m. Th at accord calls for greater peace and eco- in the Klingenstein Lounge nomic cooperation across the world’s most heavily Thanksgiving break begins fortifi ed border. at 5 p.m. Praising that agreement as a big step toward rec- onciliation, the North Korean delegation stressed Peaceful intentions A university student and opponent of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez gives fl owers to an anti-riots 25 SUNDAY yesterday the importance of taking action. police offi cer yesterday in Valencia, Venezuela, during a rally against constitutional reforms. “No matter how good an agreement is, it ends JUAN CARLOS HERNANDEZ/ASSOCIATED PRESS Catholic Community Mass up an empty piece of paper unless carried out,” the begins at 1 and 9 p.m. in North Koreans said in an arrival statement. Muller Chapel Th e South’s Han agreed in comments at the “We can’t be bringing in crabs that are possibly Retail sales up for month of October start of the meetings. toxic,” he said. “Th at wouldn’t be good for the mar- Retail sales managed a small increase in 26 MONDAY “I totally agree with your remark,” Kim replied. ket at all. People don’t want to buy toxic food.” October as consumers struggle to cope with a “What’s important is to have a good result, rather Th e 58,000-gallon spill occurred when a cargo steep slump in housing, tighter credit conditions Classes resume following than sitting here and squabbling.” ship suff ered a gash in its hull after colliding with and soaring energy costs. Thanksgiving Break at 8 a.m. the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in heavy fog Th e Commerce Department reported yes- The AIDS Memorial Day Quilt Food tainted after massive oil spill last week. Th e governor promised to investigate the terday that retail sales edged up 0.2 percent in will be on display from 9 a.m. Fishermen in San Francisco are packing up and cause of the spill and the Coast Guard’s response. October compared to the previous month. It to 9 p.m. in Emerson Suites heading home after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was the weakest showing since a 0.1 percent Mesa Española will be held suspended all commercial and sport fi shing in areas Britain plans for tighter security rise in August and represented a signifi cant from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the aff ected by last week’s San Francisco Bay oil spill. Britain unveiled plans yesterday to tighten de- slowdown from a 0.7 percent jump in Terrace Dining Hall balcony Th e decision likely will make the biggest dent fenses against car bombs at its airports and rail sta- September sales. in the highly anticipated commercial season for tions, with the country’s terrorism minister warn- Th e weakness last month refl ected a 0.5 per- 27 TUESDAY Dungeness crab, which was scheduled to start in the ing of a 30-year battle against extremists. cent drop in sales at department stores, where bay Th ursday but has now been postponed for at Prime Minister Gordon Brown said airports and merchants were hurt by a warmer-than-normal Spanish conversation group least 2 1/2 weeks amid health concerns. many train terminals will get new blast barriers and October which depressed sales of winter clothing. will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the Th e delicacy, available up and down the West impose strict limits on access for public vehicles. Retailers are facing bleak prospects for fi rst fl oor lounge of Terrace 11 Coast, is enjoyed both by tourists and residents In addition, Internet and technology companies Christmas with consumer confi dence plunging The AIDS Memorial Day Quilt who serve crab alongside the turkey with their in Britain will be asked to help stop terrorist propa- in the face of soaring gasoline prices, slumping will be on display from 9 a.m. Th anksgiving dinner. ganda being distributed online, Brown said. home sales and tougher lending standards being to 9 p.m. in Emerson Suites “It will set us back quite a bit,” said Art Ro- Th e review of nearly 900 public spaces was imposed by fi nancial institutions in the wake of a mine, 38, a crabber who planned to return conducted following failed car bomb attacks in serious credit crunch. 28 WEDNESDAY home to Newport, Ore., after hearing about the London’s West End entertainment district and suspension Tuesday. Glasgow airport earlier this year. SOURCE: Associated Press The AIDS Memorial Day Quilt will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Emerson Suites. A closing ceremony and the Cancer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. note that when parking a car before “Faces of AIDS” panel will be College&City in the Campus Center North 12 a.m. on even-numbered days, held at 7 p.m. Foyer, where information about they should park on the even-num- Graduation applications Th ose with questions can contact quitting smoking will be available. bered side of the street. Th is will not ADD YOUR EVENT due Friday for Spring 2008 Marian Brown at mbrown@ithaca. Quit Kits will also be available apply after midnight. Applications for students who edu or 272-3787. in the Health Promotion Resource If there is parking on only one Drop events for “This plan to graduate in April or May Room in the lower level of the Ham- side of a street, residents must move Week” in the marked box in 2008 are due Friday. Charity auction to benefi t mond Health Center. their cars to another street on the The Ithacan office, or e-mail Th e application can be found at campus staff and students A community education program off evenings. Assistant News Editor Kathy http://www.ithaca.edu/registrar/ An auction, to benefit students will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Anyone with questions concerning Laluk at [email protected] appldegree.htm. and staff through the Chapel at Island Health and Fitness Center, the parking regulations can contact by 5 p.m. Monday. Any questions can be directed to Emergency Fund, will take place located at 310 Toughannock Blvd. the City Clerk’s Offi ce at 274-6570. the Registrar’s Offi ce at 274-3127. from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in Th e program is free and open to CORRECTIONS Emerson Suites. the public and will include a presen- Fair to bring crafts, music College to host forum Th e event, held by the Division tation by Geoff Moore, director of and family entertainment In the story “Sights set on on energy conservation of Student Aff airs and Campus Life, the Cayuga Center for Health Living. Th e Elves’ Faire, a day of crafts Nationals” (Nov. 8, Winter Sports Ithaca College will host a com- will include gently used items. Smokers are encouraged to call and music, will take place from Preview Insert), the photo is in- munity forum on energy titled Th ere will also be a winter coat the New York State Smoker’s Quit- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Th e correctly labeled as junior Lauren “Strategies for the Home, Institute drive at the event. Donations of line, a free and confi dential service, Women’s Community Building in Botterbusch. The swimmer is and Business,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. jackets, coats, gloves, hats and at 1-866-NY-QUITS. downtown Ithaca at the corner of actually freshman Claire Geiser. Saturday in Emerson Suites. scarves will be accepted and re- Seneca Street and Caguya Street. Th e event, which is geared deemable for $1 off an auction bid. Odd/Even parking rules The day will include perfor- It is The Ithacan’s policy to toward homeowners, educators, Any questions can be direct- in effect for city streets mances by The Magic Garden correct all errors of fact. farmers and business people, will ed to Doreen Hettich-Atkins at The City of Ithaca’s Odd/Even Puppet Troupe, Laurie Hart and Please contact Tricia Nadolny discuss innovation in wind and [email protected]. parking regulation is in effect Ithaca College’s Premium Blend. at 274-3207. solar power, ground-source heat until April 1. The event, sponsored by the pumps, biofuels and hydropower. “Smokeout” day events City residents must park on Ithaca Waldorf Initiative with COPY EDITORS Th is event is sponsored by Ithaca scheduled for Ithaca area the odd-numbered side of all City assistance from the Stone Circle College and the Tompkins Renewable Events for the Great American streets between 2 and 6 a.m. on School, Peach Blossom Kinder- Sara Bempkins, Michelle Bizon, Energy Education Alliance, Sustain- Smokeout will take place today on the odd-numbered days of the garten and the Waldorf home- David Durrett, Anna Funk, Kara able Tompkins, Johnson Controls, campus and downtown. calendar month and on the even- schooling community, is free and Gornick, Lizzy Honas, Heather the Municipal Electric and Gas Alli- A table will be set up by the numbered side of all City streets open to the public. Karschner, Lauren Kaufman, ance and the New York State Energy Health Promotion Program, an on the even-numbered days of the Th ose with questions can contact Erika Spaet, Lauren Strassman, Research and Development Author- exercise science community ser- calendar month. Th eresa Souchet at tsouchet@ithaca. Hilary Westgate, Kelly Whiffen ity. Registration costs $15 at the door. vice class and Colleges Against Residents are advised to take edu or by phone at 257-6959. Thursday, November 15, 2007 NEWS The Ithacan 3 Conference focuses on campus initiatives Vehicle hits BY MELANIE BREAULT CONTRIBUTING WRITER student in About 350 college students from the North- east were seeing green on Ithaca College’s cam- pus last weekend at the Northeastern Affi liate of hit-and-run College and University Residence Halls Residen- BY SAMANTHA ALLEN tial Conference (NEACURH). STAFF WRITER Th e conference marked the fi rst time since Ithaca College sophomore 2003 that the college has hosted the event. Aadesh Agarwal was injured in a Th e college’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) hit-and-run incident while crossing welcomed their peers to share ideas about the Coddington and Danby Road bettering the campus community. intersection at 10:38 p.m. Saturday. Senior Laura Benedict, secretary of RHA, said Agarwal was taken to Cayuga members of RHA chose a sustainability theme Medical Center, Investigator Tom for the conference, called “Marty’s GORGES Dunn said. Gathering.” Th is year’s event was named for the Sgt. Stephen Long of the New conference mascot, Marty the Moose, and the York State Police Department said popular “Ithaca is Gorges” slogan. the victim described the car as a “GORGES stands for ‘Getting Our Region black Ford, while witnesses de- Geared toward Environmental Sustainability,’” scribed the car as a dark red Mit- she said. “Th at’s what we’re here to talk about.”. subishi Eclipse. Several witnesses Lindsay Peck, regional director for the who were walking on Danby Road conference and a fi fth-year student at Clark Uni- following the Cortaca Jug football versity in Massachusetts, said she was impressed game said the car was heading with the attendance. south. When the driver turned left “I think this is the biggest conference in a very onto Coddington Road, the car hit long time,” she said. Members of Ithaca College RHA perform a skit during “roll call” on Friday in IC Square as a part Agarwal at the crossing. Th e conference, held at a diff erence cam- of the Northeastern Affi liate of College and University Residence Halls Residential Conference. Th e County Sheriff ’s Depart- COURTESY OF ROBERT DEUTSCHMANN pus each year, occurs every fall. Each college ment was the fi rst to respond to the elects seven or eight students to represent their Ithaca College sophomore Katie Parrotte, Adviser” pins. 911 call, Long said. RHA organization. the conference hospitality chair, said the college Lewis also won the Silver Pin, awarded to a Long said the incident is still Junior Brianne Lewis, president of RHA and didn’t present a program this year but found the person who provided leadership and direction under investigation and could conference chair, said the conference included sessions helpful. to NEACURH. not elaborate on the details of the a focus project to aid Loaves and Fishes, a food “Th e point of programming is to teach each “I was absolutely shocked,” she said. “My fi rst search. He said the State is work- service bank in Ithaca. other about your specifi c topic,” she said. “It’s a gi- conference was when I was a freshman, and I ing with the numerous witnesses to “Loaves and Fishes anticipated raising around ant group of people bouncing ideas off each other.” watched other people receive this award, never the event. $100, but we ended up with over 680 items and Peck said planning the conference took a great thinking I would be one of them. My jaw literally $1,200,” she said. amount of communication between colleges. dropped to the fl oor.” Th e weekend kicked off Friday with “roll call,” “Because we are all at diff erent schools … we Junior Lisa Merrill, a student at Central Con- a night of entertainment for participants. Par- split up diff erent positions so that we facilitate necticut State University, said she was impressed rotte said each college had the opportunity to diff erent things [and] everything gets covered with the town of Ithaca and thought it was a good Alleged bias show their spirit toward sustainability and bat- when we come to the conference,” she said. location for the conference. tled each other with cheers and dancing. On Saturday night, awards were given for cat- “Th is is my fi fth conference, and it is ab- spurs protest “Schools show their spirit, something that egories such as best roll call, best banner and most solutely the most incredible thing I’ve ever represents them as a delegation,” she said. spirited school. Tiff ani Ziemann, the college’s done,” she said. “Plus, this year Ithaca was really BY MARGO CHALY AND Colleges presented individual programs to coordinator of judicial and education programs, accommodating to all our needs and my KERRY DOLAN the group Saturday. Ideas included eff ective sex and Darese Doskal-Scaffi do, associate director of friends and I had a lot of fun walking around CONTRIBUTING WRITERS education, stress management and night events residence life and judicial aff airs, were two of four Th e Commons as well as participating in the An Ithaca resident and former for students as an alternative to drinking. conference advisers awarded with “Outstanding conference itself.” employee of the Hilton Garden Inn led a rally last Friday out- side the hotel on Seneca Street in protest of what she termed an “unfair termination.” Plan for Residential Life sets fi ve-year goals Th e resident, Michelle Lopez, was joined by nearly 40 supporters, BY DAVID DURRETT Terraces 5 through 8, said it was including members of the Tompkins STAFF WRITER about fulfi lling student needs. County Workers’ Center (TCWC). In the next fi ve years, several of “Learning communities are With the help of the TCWC, the most basic facets of residential fairly new to Ithaca College, and Lopez fi led a formal complaint Oct. life, from how dormitory common since they’ve been implemented 24 with the National Labor Relations rooms are lit to how students open these learning outcomes have been Board against the Emerald Corpo- their own rooms, will completely part of that process,” Sinclare said. ration, which owns the Hilton Gar- change. Some already have. “It helps us evaluate that process den Inn, in which she charges that On Nov. 5, the Offi ce of Resi- to see whether students get what hotel management threatened to dential Life released its master they want out of these commu- terminate her employment after she plan to the campus on its Web site. nities, and if not, how [we can] discussed joining a union. Th e plan is set to guide the offi ce’s improve them.” James Bouderau, general manag- policies until 2012. Darese Dos- Th e plan requires incoming stu- er of the Hilton Garden Inn in Ithaca, kal-Scaffi do, associate director of dents to complete a “Roommate said the allegations are unfounded. residential life and judicial aff airs, 101” module before arriving on “We are happily cooperating said the plan was fi rst discussed a campus to help them prepare for liv- with the National Labor Relations year and a half ago, when the Of- ing with a roommate. Sinclair said Board in regards to the case and are fi ce of Residential Life concluded the module will educate students in extremely confi dent that we can pro- that the goals outlined in its fi rst residential life to be more commu- vide substantial documentation to master plan, made in 2002, had nity-oriented and think about how discredit Ms. Lopez’s claims against been accomplished. Th e depart- From left, Bonnie Prunty and Linda Koening, director and housing director their actions aff ect the community. us,” he said in an e-mail Tuesday. ment held meetings to form a new of residential life, meet Tuesday to discuss the new master plan. She said she hopes the outcome will Lopez, a mother of four, said she course and gathered student input CONNOR GLEASON/THE ITHACAN be a more enjoyable experience. had discussed her concerns regard- through surveys about the qual- ability, and the fact that our cam- such a plan and how wireless Inter- “Feeling as though the money ing unfair treatment and pay with ity of life and bimonthly meetings pus emphasizes that so very much net access would be secured. that they’re putting into the college fellow employees and suggested the with resident assistants. refl ects that.” Bonnie Prunty, director of goes toward something that aff ects possibility of joining a union. When Th e new plan features a section For its focus on sustainability, residential life, said the master them in a positive way is ultimately she became vocal about working on sustainability, an issue that was the master plan received a Green plan includes a plan to implement what we strive for,” Sinclair said. conditions, Lopez said she was called not addressed in the previous plan, Th umbs Up from Marian Brown, identification access locks on res- If the master plan’s goals are into the human resources depart- and includes implementing changes special assistant to the provost, an idence hall doors, in addition to not met, they are moved on to be ment and had her job threatened. such as shower timers to challenge award by the Sustainability Initiative the doors being locked 24 hours addressed in the next one. Doskal- Pete Meyers, a coordinator for students to take shorter showers and to recognize individuals or groups a day. A pilot implementation Scaffi do, who oversaw the process the TCWC, said the Universal Dec- motion-sensing lights that turn off who make sustainable decisions. program would take place in Fall of making the master plan, said it is laration of Human Rights states all when the room is empty. Another of the master plan’s 2008, with full implementation by not “etched in stone,” and its goals individuals have the right to form Andrew Kosinuk, residence di- objectives is to research adding January 2009. may change or be achieved through and join trade unions. rector for the West Tower, said that wireless Internet access to residence Th e plan also addressed the other means. “No worker should have to leave it was good that the master plan halls. Zach Newswanger, assistant college’s learning communities pro- “Th e fact that we don’t X off ev- their rights outside when they go addressed the trend of sustainability. director of residential life, said the gram and intended to ensure that ery single thing isn’t seen as a fail- into work each day,” he said. “Th is “Th e goal for Ithaca is not just Offi ce of Residential Life has planned the “learning outcomes” for stu- ure but is seen as kind of adapting is no less a bedrock principle of our to be in step with everyone else,” he to work with Information Technol- dents living in them were met. Pa- to what’s happening on campus,” democracy, then it is of international said. “[It is] to be a leader in sustain- ogy Services to determine the cost of tricia Sinclair, residence director for she said. law and human rights.” 4 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2007 Veterans hope volunteerism will spark youth interest VETERANS policies, not toward the soldiers or the “messen- FROM PAGE 1 gers,” he said. Veterans are still fi ghting for funding and “Th e attendance has remained about the assistance, a cause that inspired Ian Guest, same each time … which is very, very low operations manager for the American Legion of considering there is close to 7,000 people on Ithaca and a Marine Corps veteran who served campus,” she said. “Th e lack of student partici- from 2004–05, to stay involved even after he pation is unfortunate. Apparently they just don’t stopped active duty. see the importance ... or ... are just too busy.” “A lot of times now our veterans may not be Th e 55-minute program included a presen- getting the assistance that they need,” he said. tation of the colors by members of Ithaca Col- Guest said members of the legion attend- lege and Cornell University’s Army ROTC and ed celebrations at Ithaca College and Cornell performances by the Ithaca College Brass choir; University in addition to sponsoring a celebra- voICes, the college’s faculty and staff choir; and a tion Sunday in DeWitt Park, where he said he brass quintet. noticed a drop in attendance. He said there is still Junior Alex Bohn, a member of the ROTC a struggle to attract volunteers. who presented colors at the ceremony, said he “I think America really supports our troops, did not remember seeing any students at the whether we believe in specifi c politics behind it ceremony besides those in the color guard or or not,” he said. “Everyone really cares about our performing in the bands, a trend he attributes to men and women who are over there fi ghting.” how society now defi nes a holiday. Despite low attendance, Guest said he has “Veterans Day is almost a watered-down hol- seen a spirit of volunteerism in the younger iday,” he said. “Th ere’s no gifts to give out, [and] generation that gives him confi dence in how Members of the Ithaca College and Cornell University Army Reserve Offi cer Training Corps people don’t see any immediate gratifi cation veterans will be celebrated in the future. present the colors last Thursday in Emerson Suites. About 200 people attended the event. from it so they don’t care too much about it.” CARLY SPARKS/THE ITHACAN “Younger generations are volunteering more Veterans Day was fi rst recognized as [and are] starting to see that it’s not just take, Armistice Day by President Woodrow Wilson bers Civil War veterans leading parades past his celebration and a veteran of the Vietnam War, take, take,” he said. “You’ve got to give.” in 1919 but did not become a legal holiday house to the cemetery and more regular celebra- said a patriotic connection with war and veterans Bohn, whose uncle served in the Army, said until 1938. According to the U.S. Department tions for the tradition of fi ghting for freedom. has decreased mostly because students probably veterans give a perspective that could be lost if of Veteran Aff airs, the celebration was initially “I go along strong with the idea that you’re haven’t served and don’t plan to in the future — a more students don’t take advantage of what little a day observed with parades and an 11 a.m. honoring people who have served, and you’re fact which makes them feel disconnected. time these stories have left. suspension of businesses. In 1954, the celebra- hoping for peace,” Daetsch said. “Th at’s what the “It’s become a generational event that still has “It makes them feel like they aren’t being tion was renamed Veterans Day to expand the real aim is as far as I’m concerned. … It’s not a meaning particularly for World War II through wasted, like they weren’t just hung out to dry,” he honor to American veterans of all wars. glorifi cation of war by any means — it’s a plea Vietnam but seems to be losing purpose after said. “For me talking to the veterans, getting to Since then, celebrations of the holiday have against ever having to do it again.” [the] fi rst Desert Storm,” he said. hear their experiences … there’s a lot of lessons evolved with the shifting attitudes of those who Rev. James R. Henery of Ithaca’s First Presby- Henery said the diff erence between then and learned that don’t have to be relearned if you observe them. Daetsch said as a child, he remem- terian Church, the guest speaker at the college’s now is that anger is placed toward politicians and keep in touch with people like that.” Faculty council chair refl ects on position

News Editor Erin Geismar spoke idea of what the faculty council is? batical. And there’s the governance, with Tsegaye about his time on the for example, discussing how to renew council and his hopes for its future. GT: Students must open up their the handbook. I don’t think you have minds and eyes and ears to pursue enough pages in your newspaper to Erin Geismar: What does the faculty the interests in other organizations write about all the things we do. council do? on campus to see what they do. What does the staff council do? What does EG: [Can you explain] ... the non- Gossa Tsegaye: It’s basically a group of the dean’s council do? ... All these tenure sabbatical? faculty who are elected by the individ- things we do on campus has to do ual schools and division to represent with the betterment of you guys and GT: [For] people at the college who the faculty issues from curriculum to your education. have worked here for many years policy, promotion, recruitment, reten- who have been promoted to associ- tion – anything that has to do with the EG: What is a typical meeting of the ate [professors] and full-time profes- teaching, environment, classroom. faculty council like? sors, [it’s a program so they] can serve Anything that has to do with your sabbatical like any full-time professor education, we’re involved. GT: Very animated, very civil and also who is tenured. It’s really kind of a rec- focused — that’s my job. We usually ognition and uplifting of their service Gossa Tsegaye, assistant professor of television-radio and faculty council chair, addresses the council during their meeting Tuesday in the Clark Lounge. EG: You mentioned ... the faculty chair have wonderful turnouts, usually over to the point where they are on equal CONNOR GLEASON/THE ITHACAN award. What is that? 95 percent of the [about 30 members footing with the rest of the faculty. of the] faculty council come to our service on the council? done. To be the fi rst non-tenure coun- GT: Th e chair award is given to a facul- meetings, which are once a month. EG: So would you say the faculty cil chair, it just shows the respect that ty council member, although it doesn’t council is a support program? GT: To be honest with you, what it has been shown to me by the faculty have to be a member, who has been at EG: What changes have been made in is for me is the opportunity to come at the college. So, it’s nice to be fi rst. the college for a long time. It’s based the time you have been chair? GT: Of course. It’s a very important in with fresh ideas and a fresh voice, Hopefully because of my situation, it on their commitment and dedication thing [to have]. with diff erent ideas. I think it will put will give others the opportunity to step to the betterment of educating you. GT: Th ere have been a lot of changes, the council in great shape. Th e coun- up. You don’t have to be tenured to be some things included student evalu- EG: Now that you’ve stepped cil will march on and will do better. the faculty council chair. I proved with EG: Do you think students have a good ations and ... non-tenure eligible sab- down, will you continue your It’s a diffi cult job at times but it can be my position that you can run it. Daily blogs, multimedia, daily sports, game stories and more. Get it all online at theithacan.org

The Ithacan online Thursday, November 15, 2007 NEWS The Ithacan 5 Students explore Eastern medicine practices through class BY KATERINA LEINHART STAFF WRITER IF YOU’RE INTERESTED ... For more than three millennia, needles, This year, ‘Exploring Rehabilitation and herbs and teas have been vessels for well- Health Promotion in China’ will be open to ness among the Chinese people. Eastern interdisciplinary students, but priority will be medical philosophy is based upon the idea offered to HSHP majors. A grade point aver- of harmony, a balance between the individ- age of 3.0 or above is required. Students pay for airfare and a two-credit summer ual and environment: yin and yang. course fee. The college covers room, board This May, Ithaca College students will and travel expenses within China. have the opportunity to study traditional Eastern medicine in China through a spring- semester course titled ‘Exploring Rehabili- sites, classes in tai chi and martial arts, shop- tation and Health Promotion in China.’ The ping and eating in unique locales. course is followed by two weeks abroad in Miller said the student population of China China, where students have the chance to seems to be gravitating toward Western med- apply the philosophies taught in class. icine as a more effi cient alternative to tradi- Th e course, which began last spring and tional remedies. She said many of the students is taught by Nicholas Quarrier, clinical assis- would choose to practice Western medicine tant professor of physical therapy, explores because the eff ects are more immediate, de- the fundamentals of Eastern philosophies. spite learning that Eastern medicine is better Th e two weeks abroad include workshops for their health. in traditional Chinese medicine techniques, “There’s a really large dichotomy of who including acupuncture and moxibustion, a chooses to do what kind of medicine in heat-based therapy that stimulates circula- China,” she said. tion. China’s leading professors at the Beijing Quarrier said in recent years Eastern med- and Chengdu Sport universities, where many Ithaca College students observe a professor demonstrate cupping therapy last summer at the ical techniques have made their way across Olympians train, teach workshops. Chengdu Sport University in China. Cupping therapy stimulates circulation and relieves pain. the Atlantic to become an established medical Quarrier said workshops were only a COURTESY OF NICHOLAS QUARRIER fi eld in the U.S. fraction of the experience. Senior Jaclyn Miller, a clinical health and between Eastern and Western medical phi- “I think Western medicine is starting to “You go to college for a major, but the four physical therapy major, said she valued the losophies. While Western medicine focuses look at this Eastern-style philosophy,” he said. years you’re here you learn much more about chance to confront cultural expectations on curative treatment of external maladies Eastern desire for effi ciency illustrates life than you learn about academics,” he said. from both American and Chinese students. through surgery and drugs, Eastern medicine the “Westernization” China is experiencing “We went [to China] with a goal to learn “People tended to kind of giggle at us strengthens the individual from the inside us- as it seeks to establish itself as an economic about Chinese medicine … [but] more than when we spoke Chinese,” she said. “Not be- ing natural, traditional techniques to address world power, while the growing popularity anything we learned about diplomacy.” cause we were doing it badly, but because problems and promote healing. of organic treatment in the U.S. might indi- Students lived in dorms at Beijing and they were so surprised we were trying.” Quarrier said according to Eastern phi- cate a need for balance within the fast-paced Chengdu Sport universities and worked with Quarrier worked with Guan and Steve losophy, chi — or energy — fl ows through nature of American culture. Guan said a fu- Chinese student guides studying English. Siconolfi, dean of the School of Health Sci- the body through meridians. Th e chi interacts sion of Eastern and Western medical philoso- Hongwei Guan, assistant professor of ences and Human Performance, to create with the energy in the environment, and en- phies and practices would result in the most health promotion and physical education, said the international study opportunity. They ergy imbalances are what cause illness. eff ective treatments. sessions in etiquette and chopstick use before chose Beijing and Chengdu Sport universi- “We’re not brought up in this country to “Nowadays in the big cities, people are the trip helped students prepare culturally. ties because they had established programs really understand the interrelationship out- really talking about stress,” Guan said. “I “In the beginning [the students] were ner- in alternative medicine, which they wanted side of us,” he said. think that the stronger the connection or vous, and after a while … they overcome the to focus on. To immerse students in Chinese culture, exchange of ideas, we may find an appro- uncertainty about the culture,” Guan said. Guan said there are radical diff erences the course includes excursions to historic priate point of balance.” 6 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2007 College employee honored for promoting unity in workplace BY CAIT LOGAN working at the college. He started CONTRIBUTING WRITER by bringing in music to add variety Some things in life just seem to to the show, and the more music come naturally, and with a mother he brought, the more involved he nicknamed “the plant lady,” this became. When the original hosts seems to be exactly the case with had to leave the show in 2000, Victor Rosa, an Ithaca College Rosa took over. groundskeeper. Rosa said the show has grown Rosa, who takes care of the in popularity during the past flower beds on campus, said he seven years. never intended to work with flow- “Everywhere I go people are ers, even after growing up in a like, Ritmo Latino, oh you’re the household full of them — which is guy,” he said. where his mother got her name. Rosa also deejays for on-cam- “But as soon as I got here and pus events like employee picnics started doing the flowers,” he said. and Christmas parties, as well as “I started to feel the groove.” events downtown. He is a mem- Rosa was one of four local ber of VoICes, the employee choir residents honored Oct. 31 with on campus, and recently formed a the Pride of Workmanship Award small band in which he plays the from the Ithaca Rotary Club. conga drums. The award is given for longev- Rosa said he’s been involved ity in career, exceptional and with music for as long as he consistent service and clear can remember. contributions to the unity of “Music enriches the spirit,” he the workplace. said. “You could be having a ter- Rosa has worked at the college Victor Rosa, a groundskeeper at Ithaca College, blows leaves off the fi eld Monday at Butterfi eld Stadium. rible day and then all of a sudden for eight years. In addition to his During the fall and spring seasons, Rosa takes care of the fl ower beds on campus, including the main entrance. you hear a good song, and your responsibilities as groundskeeper, MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN day just livens up. [It’s] like soul he was also elected by his co-work- food for the spirit.” ers to be the staff-council repre- here I learned quite a few things the letter. a cake for the occasion. Casterline said Rosa puts every- sentative for the college’s Grounds that I have never done before, Sgrecci said Rosa’s work does “He’s always pleasant and one at ease with a constant smile on and Transportation Department. [and] I like the guys. We had a little not go unnoticed. upbeat, and he’s a very hard his face and that his friendship is Despite his popularity, Rosa camaraderie going.” “You can just tell by watch- worker,” Casterline said. “He’s valued by everyone he meets. said he was shocked to receive Rosa was nominated for the ing him how much he loves what very supportive of everyone he “We all consider him a great the award. award by Carl Sgrecci, vice presi- he’s doing,” he said. “[It’s] be- works with.” friend. I wish I had 20 of him,” he “I was speechless … my work dent of finance and adminis- cause of the effort that he puts In addition to his dedication to said. “No one is more deserving of is being recognized,” Rosa said. “I tration at the college, by letter in along with the other mem- his day job, Rosa is also involved this award.” was hoping there would be a lump of recommendation. bers of the crew [that] the rest in music on and off campus. Rosa said his mother has since sum of money, but they told me I “From seeds to full bloom and of the employees get to enjoy the Every Saturday night from 7 to passed away, but she would be only get a lunch.” from watering to weeding, he pretty results.” 10 p.m., Rosa hosts “Ritmo La- proud that he was continuing Rosa said he took the job at Itha- nurtures [the Ithaca College gar- Roger Casterline, director of tino,” a radio show on WICB, the her passion. ca College for “economical reasons.” dens] on a daily basis as though Grounds and Transportation, college’s radio station. “She’s probably smiling know- “In other words I needed a they were members of his own, said Rosa knows the birthdays of Rosa said he has been involved ing that I’m working with the job,” he said. “But then once I got personal family,” Sgrecci wrote in every staff member and buys them with the show since he began flowers,” he said. Thursday, November 15, 2007 NEWS The Ithacan 7 Community food drive aims to set new Guinness Record

BY COURTNEY OSBORNE Freshman Alana Amorese donated CONTRIBUTING WRITER cans in the Towers and IC Square. She The Ithaca College community do- said she thought the campaign was well nated 120 pounds of food last Wednesday thought out. for Cans Across America, a nationwide, “They had boxes at numerous locations one-day-long initiative to stop hunger. [which] made it easier to donate food,” The college, which donated the food it she said. collected to a local food pantry, increased Horowitz said though the drive was its donations by 15 percent from last year. part of a national campaign, the benefits Senior Melissa Horowitz, who works were geared toward the local commu- as the marketing intern for Ithaca nity. The proceeds went to a local food College Dining Services, said Cans Across shelf, the Freeville Food Pantry, in America is a combined effort of all Freeville, N.Y. Sodexho campus dining accounts to Horowitz said the college, which ac- benefit local charities. Other colleges cepted both food and monetary donations, that participated in the event include aimed high to try to beat the record. the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in “We [hoped] for … a dollar for each stu- Troy, N.Y., and Buffalo State University in dent [and] about a hundred cans per loca- Buffalo, N.Y. tion,” Horowitz said. “It’s a campus-wide campaign to break Jaime Provenzano, a freshman at the the world record of how many cans our college, said she is interested in the cause school can raise within a 24 hour period, and donated food to Sub Connection in through students, organizations and em- the Towers. She said she has participated ployees,” she said. in food drives before and was happy to The current Guinness World Record for continue her effort. food collected in a single event is 221,028.85 “My family always donated food to our pounds, which was reached in 2006 by local church and schools when there were Regina and District Food Bank, a mem- food drives,” she said. “I am glad I was able ber of a national coalition of food banks to donate food here as well.” in Canada. Horowitz said the college encourages Greg Yost, senior public relations of- students to get involved in the community, ficer for Sodexho, said last year’s collec- but the drive called on students to take tions from nationwide campuses for Cans donating upon themselves. Across America fell short of the world “I feel that no matter what, there is record. Yost said last year’s collections always a way to be part of communi- totaled 112,869.93 pounds. ty service on campus,” Horowitz said. Calling all volunteers Julie Whitten, marketing manager for “Our school really pushes students to From left, sophomore Lull Thornton and junior Dan Wald sing “I Run For Life,” by Melissa Sodexho, said the total number of pounds give back and that no matter what week Ethridge, on Monday at the Relay for Life kick-off event in IC Square. The event, sponsored by of food collected this year would not be or day, there is always some sort of Colleges Against Cancer (CAC), was a registration and awareness drive for the local Relay For Life, a fundraiser for cancer research that will take place March 29 at Cornell University. available for the next couple of weeks while community service event or project to be NICK DEEL/THE ITHACAN Sodexho organizes the donations. a part of.” 8 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, November 15, 2007 Not all waste must be wasted College launches new composting program in IC Square

BY SAMANTHA ALLEN STAFF WRITER WHAT TO COMPOST: Th e Resource Environmental Management – Service Ware (forks, knives, spoons) Program (REMP) and Ithaca College Dining – Napkins Services are making students responsible for – Paper plates sustainable dining. – Soup cups – Paper cup holders On Oct. 1, IC Square became the fi rst col- – Smart Market plastic containers lege site to initiate a sustainability program – Fountain beverage cups by setting up compost bins for students to – Food scraps separate their waste. Cayuga Compost, the – Basket liners college’s vendor, has received an extra cubic – Disposable coffee cups (all sizes) yard of waste per day since the addition of the program. Previously, the vendor received WHAT NOT TO COMPOST: three compressed cubic yards per day from – Butter and cream cheese containers all dining halls on campus combined. – Any plastic packaging REMP Supervisor Mark Darling, who – Coffee lids oversaw the initial project this past sum- mer, reported that “trash copping” – REMP explains which items are biodegradable, like students and organizers directing students plastic utensils and napkins, and which ones through the composting program – helped are not, like cream cheese containers and college students pick up the process faster. ketchup packets. “It’s actually gotten better since the begin- Th e composting system allows for ning [of October]… it’s been pretty consis- biodegradable cutlery to be broken down Junior Evan Miner sorts his garbage Friday at the IC Square food court. A new composting tent,” Darling said. and reused for the environment. Th rough program in the Campus Center gives students a new way to promote sustainability. Marian Brown, assistant to the provost, composting, the waste generated by students SARAH GANZHORN/THE ITHACAN said composting has taken place for years is decomposed into a rich soil called hu- behind the closed doors of on-campus mus, on which growing plants thrive. If not “Some students have expressed frustra- IC Square. kitchens, but for the fi rst time the system is composted, waste goes into landfi lls where tion,” she said. “I think [the composting bins are] a really dependent on the actions of the college’s the material cannot be reused. Brown said Ithaca Dining Services is good thing because in the long run, [students] community. Th e program also serves as an Seniors Jennifer Chen and Kara Oberg considering purchasing materials that are generate a lot of trash,” she said. “I hope they educational function for students. were active in starting the program. Chen, one color, like an environmentally symbolic start doing it on other parts of campus.” “[Th is makes] more people aware of the who is an environmental studies and politics green, so students will recognize biodegrad- Darling said students can expect to see importance of composting and their impact double major, worked with REMP over the able materials. more bins around campus by January 2008. on the waste stream,” Brown said. summer. She said the Talloires Declaration, Darling said students have done the job “By [then] we’ll be collecting from all the Th e items at IC Square have been composta- signed by college administrators in February well enough to produce 80 to 90 percent retail operations on site,” he said. ble for months, she said, but students were not 2006, helped get the project going. of composted waste. He said the 10 to 20 Darling said REMP will separate waste at the aware of the change and were not provided “We have all these commitments [to sus- percent that was not composted results from coff ee carts in Park Hall, the Center for Natural with the means to take advantage of it. tainability],” Chen said. “We should be doing students who are confused or do not care. Sciences and the new School of Business. “[Th e bin system was] an important step something about them.” “It’s the usual recycling education part,” “All these programs are about the future,” we needed to take,” Brown said. Chen said REMP will meet to discuss how Darling said. “Th ere are those who will pay at- he said. “My generation and my parents’ Th e system now in place at IC Square con- it can make the program easier for students tention and those who don’t, but I feel good that generation screwed things up, and [college sists of several bins marked for compost only to follow. She said REMP wants to create per- we’re getting [attention] diverted this way.” students] are going to have to fi x it … It’s what items, which are made out of a paper or corn- manent signs above the bins to help students Abigail Dana, a senior English major, [they] can do for themselves now and for the oil base. A tri-fold sign above the containers understand how to separate their waste. said she composts her garbage regularly at future and for their children.” Thursday, November 15, 2007 NEWS The Ithacan 9

SELECTED ENTRIES FROM Public Safety Incident Log OCTOBER 19 TO OCTOBER 29

OCTOBER 19 FOUND PROPERTY CRIMINAL MISCHIEF OCTOBER 28 persons stole iPod from their backpack. LOCATION: Park Hall LOCATION: C-Lot Investigation pending. Patrol Offi cer V&T VIOLATION SUMMARY: Cash was found and turned SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL Jeffrey Austin. LOCATION: Main Campus Road over to Public Safety. Unknown owner. persons caused damage to a vehicle. LOCATION: Circle Apartment Building 23 SUMMARY: During a vehicle stop, offi- Assistant Director Laura Durling. Investigation pending. Patrol Offi cer SUMMARY: Offi cer reported excessive CASE STATUS CHANGE cer issued the operator uniform traf- Jeffrey Austin. noise. Three people judicially referred LOCATION: Rowland Hall fic tickets for aggravated unlicensed CASE STATUS CHANGE for noise, underage possession of SUMMARY: Offi cer conducted investi- operation, unregistered vehicle and no LOCATION: Center for Health Sciences OCTOBER 27 alcohol and providing alcohol to minors. gation and one person was judicially insurance. A campus summons was SUMMARY: Caller reported lost property Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. referred for unauthorized use of a debit also issued for failure to stop at a stop reported missing Oct. 23 was returned. UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL card, reported Oct. 28 in Rowland Hall. sign. Patrol Officer Mike Hall. Assistant Director Laura Durling. LOCATION: Terrace 5 ENDANGERMENT OF A MINOR Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Caller reported excessive LOCATION: C-Lot CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL THEFT OF SERVICES noise. Two people judicially referred for SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred CASE STATUS CHANGE LOCATION: East Tower LOCATION: Center for Natural Sciences underage possession of alcohol and for unlawful possession of marijuana, LOCATION: Garden Apartment 27 SUMMARY: Caller reported a person SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown noise. Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. underage possession of alcohol and SUMMARY: Interview conducted, and had fallen asleep on the stairs. Per- persons made several unauthorized unlawfully dealing with a minor. The two people judicially referred for pos- son transported to Health Center and phone calls. Investigation pending. UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL minor was transported to Offi ce of Pub- session of marijuana, and one referred judicially referred for irresponsible use Patrol Officer James Landon. LOCATION: J-Lot lic Safety and parent was contacted. for responsibility of guest in reference to of alcohol. Patrol Officer Mike Hall. SUMMARY: One person judicially referred Master Patrol Offi cer Erik Merlin. incident reported Oct. 27 in Garden FOUND PROPERTY for underage possession of alcohol. Apartment 27. Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. OCTOBER 21 LOCATION: Friends Hall SASP Member. CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL SUMMARY: A set of keys were found LOCATION: Tallcott Hall GRAFFITI UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL and turned into the Office of Pub- V&T VIOLATION/DWI SUMMARY: Caller reported an intoxicated LOCATION: Hill Center LOCATION: Tower Road lic Safety. Unknown owner. Assistant LOCATION: L-Lot person. One person transported to the SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown SUMMARY: During a vehicle stop, Director Laura Durling. SUMMARY: During a vehicle stop, op- Health Center and judicially referred for person drew graffi ti. Investigation pend- officer issued the operator a campus erator was issued uniform traffi c tickets irresponsible use of alcohol. Patrol Offi - ing. Master Patrol Offi cer Charles Ross. summons for failure to stop at a stop UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA for Town of Ithaca court for DWI, BAC cer Mike Hall. sign. One person was also judicially LOCATION: East Tower exceeding .08, failure to keep right and GRAFFITI referred for underage possession of SUMMARY: Caller reported an odor no turn signal used. One person judi- CCV/ IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: Eastman Hall alcohol and excessive noise. Patrol Of- of marijuana. Three people judicially cially referred for responsibility of guest. LOCATION: H-Lot SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown ficer Mike Hall. referred for underage possession of Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. SUMMARY: One person judicially referred person wrote graffi ti on a building. Inves- alcohol and two were referred for for irresponsible use of alcohol. Master tigation pending. Master Patrol Offi cer OCTOBER 22 possession of marijuana. Sergeant UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL Security Offi cer George Whitmore. Charles Ross. Terry O’Pray. LOCATION: L-Lot MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS-RELATED SUMMARY: Three people were judicially CRIMINAL MISCHIEF GRAFFITI LOCATION: Administrative Annex FIRE ALARM referred for underage possession of LOCATION: Baker Bridge LOCATION: Center for Natural Sciences SUMMARY: Caller reported a person LOCATION: Terrace 7 alcohol. At the time, one person fl ed SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown passed out. Upon officer’s arrival, SUMMARY: Fire alarm was caused by the scene but was later identifi ed. persons damaged lights in elevator. person wrote graffi ti on a wall. Investi- person was conscious and alert and an activated smoke detector caused SASP Member. Investigation pending. Patrol Offi cer gation pending. Master Patrol Offi cer was transported to CMC by ambulance. by burned food. System reset. Inves- Mike Hall. Charles Ross. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. tigation pending. Master Patrol Officer UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL Bruce Holmstock. LOCATION: Terrace 7 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA OCTOBER 29 MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE SUMMARY: Two people were judicially LOCATION: Terrace 8 LOCATION: L-Lot OCTOBER 26 referred for underage possession of SUMMARY: Caller reported odor of mari- EXCESSIVE NOISE SUMMARY: Caller reported a two-car alcohol. SASP Member. juana. Two people were judicially referred LOCATION: J-Lot property damage MVA. Patrol Offi cer CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL for possession of marijuana and one SUMMARY: Caller reporting a possible Jeffrey Austin. LOCATION: Terrace 10 CRIMINAL TAMPERING person was restricted from the campus. fi ght in progress. Offi cer determined no SUMMARY: Caller reported a person LOCATION: J-Lot Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. fi ght occurred. Crowd warned for noise OCTOBER 23 passed out. Person transported to SUMMARY: Caller reported a person and dispersed. Master Patrol Offi cer Health Center and judicially referred threw a can against a vehicle. Owner SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE Erik Merlin. MVA/PROPERTY DAMAGE for irresponsible use of alcohol. Master responded, no damage to vehicle. One LOCATION: Garden Apartment 27 LOCATION: O-Lot Patrol Offi cer Bruce Holmstock. person judicially referred for underage SUMMARY: Caller reported person was DISORDERLY CONDUCT SUMMARY: Caller reported a property possession of alcohol and disruptive possibly drugged unknowingly. After LOCATION: J-Lot damage MVA involving two vehicles. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA conduct. Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. further investigation, a combination of SUMMARY: Caller reported intoxicated Sergeant Ronald Hart. LOCATION: Z-Lot alcohol and marijuana were contribut- people punching vehicles. Two people SUMMARY: One person judicially re- GRAFFITI ing factors. Investigation pending. Patrol were arrested for disorderly conduct, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ferred for possession of marijuana. LOCATION: Emerson Hall Offi cer Mike Hall. issued appearance tickets for Town of LOCATION: Park Hall Patrol Offi cer Mike Hall. SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown Ithaca Court and judicially referred. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown persons wrote graffi ti on building. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Master Patrol Offi cer Erik Merlin. persons damaged a vending machine. CASE STATUS CHANGE Investigation pending. Patrol Offi cer LOCATION: Center for Natural Sciences Investigation pending. Patrol Officer LOCATION: Landon Hall Jeffrey Austin. SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown CRIMINAL MISCHIEF James Landon. SUMMARY: One person judicially re- persons damaged thermostats. Inves- LOCATION: Terrace 6 ferred for the attempted theft of another CRIMINAL MISCHIEF tigation pending. Master Patrol Offi cer SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown BURGLARY/NO FORCE person’s property, which occurred in LOCATION: Circle Apartment Building 21 Charles Ross. person damaged phone. Investigation LOCATION: East Tower Circle Apartment 1 on Oct. 14. Master SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown pending. Master Patrol Offi cer Erik Merlin. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown Patrol Offi cer Charles Ross. person damaged a window screen. GRAFFITI persons stole money. Investigation Investigation pending. Patrol Offi cer LOCATION: G-Lot FOR THE COMPLETE SAFETY LOG, pending. Patrol Officer James Landon. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Jeffrey Austin. SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown go to www.theithacan.org/news LOCATION: Williams Hall persons wrote graffi ti on a sign. Inves- LOST PROPERTY SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL tigation pending. Master Patrol Offi cer LOCATION: Center for Health Sciences persons damaged a door lock. Incident LOCATION: Circle Lot 6 Charles Ross. KEY SUMMARY: Caller reported a wallet occurred between 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and SUMMARY: One person judicially referred was lost. Investigation pending. Master 11 a.m. Oct. 26. Investigation pending. for underage possession of alcohol. IDENTITY THEFT CMC – Cayuga Medical Center Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. LOCATION: Rowland Hall CCV – College Code Violation SUMMARY: Caller reported the un- DWI – Driving while intoxicated OCTOBER 24 ACCIDENTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL authorized use of a debit card. Inves- IFD – Ithaca Fire Department LOCATION: Holmes Hall LOCATION: Circle Apartment Building 19 tigation pending. Master Patrol Offi cer IPD – Ithaca Police Department LOST PROPERTY SUMMARY: Caller reported person broke SUMMARY: Caller reported excessive Donald Lyke. MVA – Motor vehicle accident LOCATION: J-Lot the glass in a door. Offi cer determined noise. Three people judicially referred RA – Resident assistant SUMMARY: Caller reported keys were it was accidental and the person will for underage possession of alco- LARCENY SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol lost. Investigation pending. Master be held responsible for the damage. hol and noise. Master Patrol Offi cer LOCATION: West Tower V&T – Vehicle and Transportation Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. Patrol Offi cer Jeffrey Austin. Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown 10 The Ithacan OPINION Thursday, November 15, 2007

EDITORIALS FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE Students should look downtown at a population often overlooked. arly last Saturday morning, while many Ithaca College and SUNY-Cortland students Ecompeted to see who could chug the most beer during the Cortaca Jug celebrations, Ithaca’s homeless population competed for their cans. Many of Tompkins County’s poorest trek up 96B and West Hill every weekend in what has become a ritual search for bottles and cans left behind dorms and dumpsters for fi ve-cent deposits. Many of these people are homeless, living in the Jungle, an outdoor area in Ithaca’s West End, or at emergency shelters until they can fi nd permanent housing. Of the shelter’s residents, more than 100 are children who stay there every year. Th e cost of living in Ithaca plays a large role in preventing these children and their families from fi nding homes. Ithaca’s economic market is geared toward college students and their disposable in- comes. According to a 2002 Harris Interactive/360 Youth study, U.S. college students spend $53.9 billion on discretionary items every year. Th e damage is done to local aff ordability with the presence of this market, especially in renter’s fees. Renters know they can charge high rent to students, which hinders the chance for low-income housing in Ithaca, though it is obviously needed: Th e population below the poverty line in Tompkins County is more than three times the national rate. So, next weekend when students don’t have a beer in their hand at 8 a.m. and aren’t wearing their Ithaca T-shirt — the one they bought from Th e Bookstore for $40 — they need to remember that taking a look into the community that feeds their spending habits reveals SNAP JUDGMENT how this economic trend devastates others. Volunteer opportunities are abundant at local “I ACTUALLY DON’T THINK THERE IS A LOT — IT SEEMS PRETTY ONE-SIDED. shelters and programs like Learning Web, a youth pro- gram which off ers homeless and impoverished 16- to EVERYBODY SEEMS TO COME FROM THE SAME BACKGROUND.” 25-year-olds the opportunity to learn life skills training. CRAIG ROSS ’10 EXPLORATORY Th e idea that some kids look up at the hills to students their own age, but who have $40,000 educations, “THE PROBLEM WITH A LACK OF DIVERSITY ON CAMPUS IS WHEN PEOPLE should be enough to make you feel responsible to give back — and more than just your empty cans. ACTUALLY WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT, THOSE OPINIONS AREN’T ALWAYS ACCEPTED. YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN OPEN MIND TO A MISSING PIECE ACCEPT AND UNDERSTAND DIVERSITY.” Th e new master plan lacks initiatives FALLON BLOSSOM ’08 TV-R to help with temporary housing. n the beginning of November, the Offi ce of “I DON’T THINK THERE IS AS MUCH DIVERSITY AS THE Residential Life released a master plan aimed at On campus COLLEGE PROMOTES OR SAYS THERE IS.” Iguiding its policies until 2012. Th e document Do you think outlines aspects of residential life on campus that off er KRISTINA O’CONNOR ’10 ART HISTORY conveniences, like selection of roommates and wire- there is enough less Internet access, and security, like the college’s resi- diversity at dential hall lock policy, which is scheduled to switch Ithaca College? “I DON’T THINK IT’S A QUESTION OF DIVERSITY — IT’S A QUESTION OF to an identifi cation access system by January 2009. WHETHER OR NOT DIFFERENT GROUPS OF PEOPLE ARE COMMUNICAT- Th e goals outlined in the plan were conceived ING. AND IF THEY’RE NOT ALL TALKING TO EACH from quality of life surveys and input from resident as- sistants, which allowed the offi ce to target issues at the OTHER, IT DOESN’T MAKE A DIFFERENCE.” heart of both student satisfaction and security. PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ ’09 IMC What the plan does not include is a goal to de- crease the number of students placed in temporary housing each year. Th e number of students in tempo- “WHEN IT COMES TO INTEGRATING EVERYONE TOGETHER AND EDUCATING rary housing has increased to 179 freshmen this year EACH OTHER, IT IS LEFT STRICTLY UP TO THE STUDENTS AND BECOMES A — the largest increase in six years. Th ese numbers, STUDENT ISSUE, BUT THERE IS A LACK OF FACULTY INVOLVEMENT.” combined with the headache that student relocation LOUIS CALIGIORI ’11 HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY causes Residential Life employees, should make on- campus housing one of the most visible goals of the new plan — if not the offi ce’s top priority. Wireless Internet access, sustainable living and ID-access to dorms will almost certainly help keep the college up to speed with changes in residential living across the country. Along with these changes, Write a letter to the editor [email protected] however, the offi ce should continue pursuing basic 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 student needs to ensure that every student will have SPEAK YOUR MIND. the chance to take advantage of the conveniences and securities they plan to implement.

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DOUBLE VISION

LET’S BE Exploring the authentic roots of Israeli issues SERIOUS An extended Birthright trip in Israel Western and Eastern terms are not provides an experience beyond just tourism. the only characteristics to defi ne Israel. ANDREW TIEBOUT his winter break, a group paign Against Home Demolitions srael is a very small nation. infrastructure is one of the many A thankless of Ithaca College students runs tours in both Israel and the It is only 83 miles wide and reasons why Israel is sometimes Twill travel to Israel on a trip West Bank. Th e ICAHD tours, which I265 miles long. In this small considered a Western nation, profession funded by Taglit-Birthright. Birth- take only a few hours, introduce par- area of land, one can find snow, despite its geographical location right off ers free trips to Israel for ticipants to the eff ects of some Israeli desert, mountains, lakes, rivers in the Middle East. Th e decision to become a Jewish students who have policies on Palestinians and beaches. Besides A “Western” na- professor isn’t a decision anyone never visited the coun- and the peace process. the beautiful nature in tion is defined, for the makes with ease. Typically, pro- try. Th e itineraries vary, These trips aren’t for Israel, the infrastruc- political part of the fessors experience dull lives and but most take groups to everyone. There will be ture is very modern world, as modern, highly receive little or no thanks from religious sites and tourist some students who can’t and advanced. advanced and free. An the snotty brats they teach. attractions in order to in- — or won’t — hear the There are tall resi- “Eastern” nation, how- A recent study, however, troduce students to Israeli Palestinian perspective dential and commer- ever, is seen as the op- suggests that there is a way to culture and society. on Israel. But there will cial buildings — once, posite. This implies that turn all of that around. Th e students who travel be some who will want I overheard a visitor this is a black and white Th e study, conducted by the to Israel this winter will EMILY MCNEILL to learn as much about say, as they glanced at POOJA SHAH issue, but it is not. There Ithaca College Sciencey-stuff fi nd a beautiful country, the country as they can. Israel’s emerging city, are many gray spots in Club (ICSC) or something, shows with a stunning geography, great food No matter what these students Ramat Gan, “It’s just like Man- the middle that are as important. that a professor’s overall worth and friendly, interesting people. Th ey ultimately decide about Israel, its hattan, only smaller.” The roads Israel continues to be viewed can be dramatically increased by will visit ancient sites that represent history and its current policies, are straight, smooth and clean as more of a Western nation being really, really cool. a link to their ancestors and, for the seeking out as complete a picture with convenient sidewalks for because of economic growth and Head of ICSC, Carl Slack- religious among them, God. As Birth- as possible can only better enrich pedestrians and bicycle riders. stability. Israel has a strong, mod- erton, identifies several ways right intends, many will return with a their experiences. The advanced technology and ern and diverse economy that by which a professor could strengthened feeling of attachment to has been unexpectedly successful increase his overall worth as a the Jewish state of Israel. due to its political and military citizen of the world. But, in a land that is embroiled issues. The economy has been “First, he should never assign in a more than 60-year-old confl ict, rising since Israel’s independence homework — like, ever. But if he what these students won’t see will be in 1948 and has made Israel a must, then it defi nitely should not as signifi cant as what they do see. stable nation. be an assignment to write a stupid IC Hillel, the on-campus club that Many would also be surprised 10-page paper over Th anksgiv- organizes the trip, and Taglit-Birth- to hear that Israel is a very safe ing break,” says Slackerton. “Oh, right both claim to be apolitical orga- place. During the 14 years I wait — it’s almost break, isn’t it? nizations. But in Israel, everything is lived there, I never had to worry A cool professor would have defi - political. For at least some Palestin- about being physically abused or nitely canceled class today.” ians, the creation of the state of Israel mugged. Yes, there is arguably a Th e very scientifi c study meant their dispossession. And that higher risk of being bombed than suggests that, upon being cool, makes every site in Israel — and every in some Western nations, but in professors will experience im- explanation of it — full of multiple, reality, there are more chances mediate benefi ts. often confl icting meanings. of being run over by a car. And “Professors who decide to I was struck by this complex- in the case of a car accident, finally chill out should find ity when I spent two months Israel has the best medical care that they will be able to sleep this summer studying Arabic at available to save lives. This sort at night,” Slackerton says. “It’s Birzeit University and traveling in of security is very rare, even in a well-known fact that mean Israel and the West Bank. I visited many Western nations. people can’t sleep because they the Jewish settlement of Ma’ale The economic growth has have no souls.” Adumim, just outside Jerusalem in kept equality between social Though the study has yet to the West Bank. Ma’ale Adumim is classes. To find people of find conclusive evidence that a beautiful, suburban community different classes in one public being cool has long-term ef- with palm trees and gardens — an area is rare in some Eastern na- fects on professors’ health, the example of Israel “making the des- tions — however, it is acceptable data does indicate that such a ert bloom.” But I also knew that the in Israel. This shows that respect life change could result in any settlement’s landscaping and swim- overcomes money, and people number of desired outcomes, ming pool were part of the reason aren’t judged according to their such as lower cholesterol and why my classmates living in Birzeit class. This equality is one of blood pressure, more regular village kept running out of water. the most important issues often bowel movements, an increased Th ese contradictions are ev- stressed in Western nations. sex drive and the ability to erywhere. Haifa, the largest city in Israel, however, is neither a finally send that damn book off northern Israel, means something “Western” or “Eastern” nation. to the publisher. very diff erent to the children of the These terms are just part of po- Several Ithaca professors Holocaust survivors who landed on litical and economical language have already embraced the cool its shores than it does to the children that mean nothing when you con- lifestyle. One professor, Bob, who of the Arab families into whose hous- David Tal, a Middle East military expert, spoke last Thursday in the Taughan- sider the elements of Israel that has chosen to remain anonymous, es the Holocaust survivors moved. nock Falls Meeting Room about Israel identifying as a Western nation. actually define it — the warmth will not hold a traditional class on Th e forests planted by the Jewish DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN and hospitality by the Israeli Friday but is instead off ering an National Fund, in which individual people, great weather, delicious optional research period. trees represent individual Jews’ con- fruits and historical sites. “I’ve been working these kids nection to their “homeland”, carries Israel’s political issues are hard all semester and I think they a diff erent meaning for the Arabs on always featured on any news deserve an extra little break,” said whose land it was planted. channel or newspaper. But those Professor Bob, whose wife loves Birthright will present one issues shouldn’t be used to judge him now more than ever. perspective on Israel and its history. or overlook Israel’s other quali- “Who knows? That extra day Th ere are a multitude of other oppor- ties. I am very glad that I was of Thanksgiving break could tunities for students who participate brought up in Israel in the middle make all the difference for them in the program to educate themselves of many crises. It has helped me — and me.” about the perspectives they will not to look at every situation from Slackerton says, that despite fi nd on the Birthright trip. all angles. It has made me the the obvious validity of the Birthright Unplugged is an or- person I am today. study, most professors are hav- ganization started by two American When we look at a country ing a difficult time giving up Jews who have spent signifi cant time through non-economical, non- being big jerks. living and working in the West Bank. political eyes, we don’t look at “An overwhelming percent- Th eir six-day trip introduces foreign- economic stability, security or age of professors, probably 99 ers — primarily Jews, often in Israel infrastructure. We look at the percent, still think it’s okay on Birthright — to a number of sites Three Palestinian youth look out over a village July 13 during senior Emily beauty of the nature, the special to assign students homework in East Jerusalem and the West Bank McNeill’s trip near Ariel, an Israeli settlement in the northern West Bank. culture, the delicious food and like reading and thinking over and to Israelis and Palestinians who COURTESY OF EMILY MCNEILL new people. It is better to define Thanksgiving break,” Slacker- are working on issues related to the a country with these details ton said. “What exactly do they Israeli-Palestinian confl ict. EMILY MCNEILL is a senior journal- POOJA SHAH is a freshman explor- rather than just categorizing it in think we’re paying them for?” For those who can’t stay in Israel ism major. E-mail her at emcneil1@ atory major. E-mail her at pshah1@ two very vague groups of for an extra six days, the Israeli Cam- ithaca.edu. ithaca.edu. “Eastern” and “Western.” ANDREW TIEBOUT is a senior writing and anthropology double major. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED do not necessarily refl ect those ofThe Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Jen Nevins at 274-3208. E-mail him at [email protected]. 12 The Ithacan Thursday, November 15, 2007 Thursday, November 15, 2007 ACCENT The Ithacan 13

Left: Senior

Jared Zirilli said actors a should have several headshots to fi t different character types. COURTESY OF headstart JARED ZIRILLI Aspiring performers strive to capture their image with the perfect photograph

BY KAYDI POIRIER the way an actor nor- CONTRIBUTING WRITER mally looks. Susannah Senior Jared Zirilli spent the summer of Berryman, associate 2005 rescuing a princess, battling an evil professor of acting, said tyrant and hanging with a genie. Play- the mistake many young ing the lead in “Aladdin: A Musical actors make is putting Spectacular” at Disney’s California Adven- more effort into profes- ture was a dream come true for Zirilli, but sional hair and make- he said he’s surprised he landed the role in up than they do on any the first place. given day. “I didn’t have any headshots,” he said. “I “That makes [casting can’t believe I booked that job because all I directors] mad because had was a little photograph of me.” the person you really are is For acting and musical theater majors different from the person at Ithaca College and virtually anywhere, you’ve presented in your a headshot is the first impression tal- headshot,” Berryman said. ent agents and casting directors have of “The person in the head- them. More effort goes into these pic- shot is the one they wanted tures than those not involved in acting to cast, and the person that may realize. comes through their door is Senior Joanna Krupnick, a musical the- somebody else.” Berryman, who has casted extras in previous years, said “There has to be talent agents receive stacks of headshots every day and something in it go through them very quickly, which is why a headshot needs to be compelling. that pops out “There has to be something in it that pops out and says, and says, ‘Wait! ‘Wait! Don’t put me in the trash!’” Berryman said. THE SOAP OPERA Don’t put me in Cathy Madeo, an assistant agent at Bloc NYC Talent Agency the trash!’” in New York, said she is given 10 to — SUSANNAH BERRYMAN 30 headshots a day and generally only calls Right: Senior Joanna Krupnick MUSICAL THEATER back one person a month. had her headshots taken by a ater major, had her headshots done over “A lot of times we get headshots that photographer in New York City. COURTESY OF JOANNA KRUPNICK fall break in New York City. Krupnick said look like people took them with their digi- she knew what she was looking for in her tal camera,” she said. “It’s important to in- headshots and chose a photographer whose vest in it because that’s your selling point.” this is why it helps to have a variety. sicians come into the studio. He tries to talk work she’d seen online. Zirilli, a musical theater major, created “For soap operas, you want to look really to each client to get a feel for exactly what “I wanted someone who was going to show his own Web site to showcase his commer- serious and dramatic because that’s how they need from the headshots. Though off my personality,” Krupnick said. “Eyes are cial, print and theater photos, as well as his soap operas are,” Zirilli said. “Everything’s Hodges said he suggests angles and clothing really important in headshots because … headshots. He said the type of acting he steamy and hot and sexy.” color, clients often take their look into their they give you a glimpse of who [the actor is] plans to audition for — theater, television, While his headshots have variety, Zirilli own hands. as a person.” film or commercials — determines which of said he knows what look he wants to have “We’ve had people come in and do One of the most HEADSHOTS his headshots he will send. He said based on the roles he has previously been headshots with a beard, and go and shave, important rules cast in, which for him have typically been come back and in within an hour’s time do about a headshot leading male characters. a whole new headshot without a beard,” he is that it has to ac- “I don’t have a lot of goofy, crazy pic- said. “There’s a lot of different options, and curately represent tures because that’s not my typecast,” he often it’s based on what the person’s needs said. “That’s not what I want to market are, and often it’s where the marketplace is myself as.” dragging them.” While most actors go to a professional Headshots aren’t limited to acting and studio to get their headshots taken, Zirilli musical theater majors, however. Lauretta was fortunate enough to find a friend to Noller, a senior percussion performance take them. Zack Wilson ’07 took the head- major, opted for simple black and white shots for a mere $150, compared to the $700 headshots to help her toward her future to $1,200 Zirilli knew many of his friends career plan of becoming a member of the were spending to get their headshots Blue Man Group. Noller said she had her professionally done. personal headshots done quickly after tak- Students do not have to convince friends ing some for the music school. or go to New York City to have profession- “I went for the softer look because I al headshots taken. Gary Hodges of Jon figure in person the softer look will add Reis Photo and Design on The Commons that difference because I tend to have a has specialized in portraits and headshots strong personality,” she said. “I knew I for 13 years. could have a strong personality and didn’t Hodges said students from the college need a face to show it, I wanted to show a and Cornell University as well as local mu- different aspect.”

Left: From left, Gary Hodges and Jeffrey Foote of Jon Reis Photo and Design on The Commons take headshots for Ithaca College and Cornell University students, as well as local performers. MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN ACCENTUATEUA

14 The Ithacan Thursday, November 15, 2007 Spotlight Because the world is a funny place

Avid television watchers are in for an unpleasant shock. The Writers’ Guild of America has been on strike for more than a week. Staff Writer Alexandra Palombo takes a look at what the union strike means to Hollywood and couch potatoes.

The strike is being covered daily by the few media outlets that still have writers — namely, every show on E! Writers, including more notable comic writers such as TINA FEY (pictured below), are putting down their pens for more money from “new media.” Writers get a share of the profi ts from writing movies, television shows and award shows. They do not, however, partake in the spoils from Internet shorts or DVD sales. The strike will continue until that changes.

This strike doesn’t only concern writers, it raises pressing questions about the actors, story lines and advertisements of the rap- idly depleting new shows on the air. Feeling the beat From left, Haudenosaunee dancers Waylan Marvin and Brenner Fontenelle perform a traditional smoke dance Sunday in Emerson Suites. Rumors are swirling that the Screen Actors EMMA STRACHMAN/THE ITHACAN Guild, the actors’ union in Hollywood, will be the next to go on strike. If no one is work- ing, then crew members — cameramen, directors, makeup artists, costume and set hohot designers — will also be unemployed. A BAND OF HORSES PUT OUT THE BEST FARM-THEMED SINGLE dates Popular TV shows, like “Heroes,” “Bones,” SINCE “FARMER IN THE DELL” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Offi ce” and guilty thursday “House,” will eventually run out of new epi- pleasures Jimkata and Mystic sodes, forcing networks to air reruns. Not Trick will perform at 10 p.m. only is this an annoyance to a plot-deprived at The Haunt, 702 Willow audience, but it is also a nightmare to Once you head over to theithacan. Ave., $5. 18+ network executives. November Sweeps are org/go/accent/horses, you might rapidly approaching, and advertisers are have a tough time pulling yourself friday looking to hawk their products in the most away from the computer. Four Burke and Bone will per- popular time slots. Unfortunately for the androgynous animated horses will form from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. networks, most advertisers won’t be willing be waiting there to serenade you at Felicia’s Atomic Lounge, to pay the high airtime fees for reruns. with barbershop harmonies, but it’s 508 W. State St. Admission up to you to click them at the right is free. Even more pressing for fans, however, are moment to keep the beat. It’s a Hubcap and Plastic the fates of popular primetime TV shows. great way to test your rhythm — and Nebraska will perform at Many network executives are worried that your sanity. 9 p.m. at The Haunt. $7 for this season’s crop of freshman shows, — Andy Swift 18+, $5 for 21+ such as NBC’s “Chuck,” ABC’s “Dirty Sexy Cloud 9 will perform at Money” and FOX’s “Back to You,” will be 9 p.m. at the Lost Dog Lounge, 106–112 S. Cayuga forgotten because of their lack of episodes. St. Admission is free. “Lost” fans may have to wait even longer i wish i was as cool as this Emerson B. and The to fi nd out about happenings on the island IT’S ALWAYS FRUSTRATING Beatdwellers will perform at because only a few episodes have been WHEN 8-YEAR-OLDS ARE 9 p.m. at Castaways, 413– shot. The “24” season premiere may be little kid MORE TALENTED THAN YOU 415 Taughannock Blvd., $5 pushed back another year, and a “Scrubs” fi nale hasn’t been written at all. So Accent has been a little heavy saturday The only winners in this on Soulja Boy lately, but this video Mabel Welch and Neal situation are reality TV is too good to pass up, even if it Massa will have a release addicts and fans of “The is a few months old. For the best performance at 7:30 p.m. at Common Ground, 1230 Simpsons” — there quality video, go to www.youtube. Danby Rd. $5 are still 17 episodes of com/watch?v=JY8nPB8BXh4, but if that doesn’t work, search “Soulja Japhy Rider will perform Homer and the gang with Polyethelyne at 9 p.m. Boy Kids!” All the kids in this video left to keep audiences at Castaways, $7 occupied. are pretty good, but focus on the Shawn Pander will perform boy in front, he steals the show. at 10 p.m. at the Lost Dog Soulja Boy, watch your back. Lounge. Admission is free. — Jamie Saine sunday Small Kings will perform at 6 p.m. at Maxie’s Supper Club, 635 W. State St. Admission is free. quoteunquote Jessica Flood will perform at 7 p.m. at Felicia’s Atomic Lounge. Admission is free. The Avett Brothers will I love going shopping. I have a black belt in it. perform at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, 107 W. State Russell Crowe talking to Men’s Journal on Nov. 13 St. Tickets are $16.50 in advance, $21.50 the day “ of the show. ” Thursday, November 15, 2007 ACCENT The Ithacan 15 Reggae group brings Jamaican sounds to Ithaca

BY ALLISON CRERAND interesting, Frankhuizen said. Some CONTRIBUTING WRITER members of the band had played to- People walking into the Lost Dog gether before, like the members who Lounge on a Wednesday night are hit had been in John Brown’s Body, while with a wall of reggae. Th e atmosphere others are entirely new to the mix. is laid-back as the band belts out song “Th e group has a very interesting after song for not only the people dynamic,” Frankhuizen said. “It’s a dancing and listening, but also for large group and so it’s hard to … have its own enjoyment. Th e eight-piece everyone on the same page, but at the group pumps out island tunes that same time, that’s what makes it fun.” make it nearly impossible for people Th e band is particular about the not to join the surreal groove on the music it plays, Frankhuizen said — it dimly lit dance fl oor. only covers songs written after 1975. Th ose responsible for the week- Th e Millionaires of Love also writes its ly Wednesday night scene are the own roots reggae–style music. Millionaires “[Th e music is] real, rock-steady Ja- of Love, a maican music,” Frankhuizen said. “Th e local reggae music we play is as island as it gets.” band. Fresh- Watch the Th e Millionaires of Love’s regu- man Daniel Millionaires of lar Wednesday night shows give Frankhuizen, Love perform at both faithful fans and interested theithacan.org/ newcomers plenty of opportunities Millionaires go/07lostdog of Love’s key- to check out the band. boardist, said Freshman Mike Capone attended a the group came together in August Millionaires of Love performance two with the idea of forming either a weeks ago and said it was his fi rst ex- funk or rock-steady reggae group. perience with reggae music. A friend “Th e drummer, David Gould … From left, Millionaires of Love singer Winston Watson, keyboardist Daniel Frankhuizen, an Ithaca College freshman, recommended the show, he said, and gathered members … in the com- and guitarist and vocalist Kevin Kinsella perform at the band’s weekly set last night at the Lost Dog Lounge. he defi nitely liked what he heard. munity to just play, and we kind EMMA STRACHMAN/THE ITHACAN “A lot of the stuff I listen to is of had a few jams with a couple of dents Kevin Kinsella and Lee Hamil- theme to the band’s music career. nity School of Music and Arts and said usually very dramatic and … in- diff erent people,” Frankhuizen said. ton, guitarist and saxophonist, respec- “Our name … ties into the mes- her life is very much about music. tense,” he said. “But this is very laid “[It] really just came together like tively, in the Millionaires of Love. sage … [of] having it being more Gould said guitarist and vocalist back, very cool.” that as a reggae band.” “Th ere is a vast library of music out about a love of music rather than Wil McKenna teaches guitar lessons Freshman Violet Goncarovs said Th e band includes the usual there from Jamaica,” he said. “I want money,” she said. in Rochester and makes the drive she had seen the band before and the bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and to bring that music to the people.” Frankhuizen said the band, whose to Ithaca each week for the band’s music made her want to come back. vocals, but Millionaires of Love also Th e group got its name from members are from Ithaca and Roch- performances. Gould owns a candle “It’s really great dancing music,” features a trumpet and tenor saxo- a song by Albert Griffi ths and the ester, tries to get together to rehearse making business called Sunbeam she said. “It’s very accessible. It’s not phone, giving the group a ska feel. Gladiators, a reggae group from Ja- during the week before its regular Candles, which sells to natural food something that you have to know a lot Gould said he had always wanted maica, Gould said. He sees it as a way Wednesday performance. Gathering stores all over the country, including about to enjoy.” to establish a group like this in town. to incorporate the fact that a lot of everyone can prove diffi cult because Ithaca’s own Greenstar Market. He had previously been a member of the band’s music is about love. Ithaca they all work outside of the band. Th e fact that the Millionaires Th e Millionaires of Love play the Ithaca-based reggae group John resident Elisa Sciscioli, the group’s Sciscioli teaches adult and teenage of Love is such an eclectic group of around 10 p.m. every Wednesday at Brown’s Body, along with Ithaca resi- lead vocalist, expanded the love voice lessons for the Ithaca Commu- performers and instruments makes it the Lost Dog Lounge.

The Ithacan 16 The Ithacan ACCENT Thursday, November 15, 2007 One man show hits Ithaca Playwright/actor analyzes media response to elections

Darian Dauchan, an actor and playwright, will a teacher who told me I should direct or write. perform all 15 roles in his new solo piece, “Media When I fi rst heard that, I was mortifi ed and Madness,” at the Kitchen Th eatre this weekend. thought I might get suspended because I wasn’t Th e play addresses the media’s role in society and good enough to make a living as an actor. It was their infl uence on subjects like politics. Assistant devastating for me. But I took her advice and News Editor Kathy Laluk spoke with Dauchan ended up directing a play, and the next semester about his play, his experiences in theater and the I took a playwrighting class … and from there, message he hopes to send to his audiences. I was able to develop my whole niche as a solo performer, which was vital for me. … When I’m Kathy Laluk: How did you fi rst get interested not performing, or I’m in a lull period, I’m writ- in theater? ing. … I’m a poet too, so I’m always either acting or writing or sometimes looking for inspiration Darian Dauchan: I actually have been in theater for another piece. I’ve very much immersed since I was 10 years old, really. I was basically a myself in my work. Th e hardest thing is to stay class clown in school, and I just needed a lot of focused because there’s nobody pushing you attention. I kind of came across acting, which was but you. I’m defi nitely a huge procrastinator, so really kind of a way to harness that need I had for it’s a struggle for me to push myself sometimes. attention, and as a result, it helped me in a num- ber of ways. … Once I got on stage, I got that fi x KL: Could you tell me a little bit about your that I needed. I’m originally from San Francisco. play “Media Madness”? … I actually thought that I was going to go to col- lege somewhere in the L.A. area because I was DD: It’s basically about a rookie journalist very much into fi lms and TV, but what ended who arrives in this fi ctional metropolitan area up happening was I only applied to two schools, called New Hoodwink. He comes across a ma- both in the New York area: Juilliard and NYU. jor story that has to do with corporate corrup- I thought, ‘We’ll see what happens,’ and sure tion, but in the midst of it all, things get in the enough I got into NYU. … I ended up coming way of him trying to tell the story. … Ultimate- Darian Dauchan’s one man show “Media Madness” will hit the Kitchen Theatre this weekend. COURTESY OF MEGAN PUGH to New York [City] not knowing a soul, so I was ly, his journalistic integrity is challenged. It really taking a leap of faith. Th at’s where I really really touches upon this idea of where media DD: Well, it’s interesting because I wrote KL: What do you hope your audiences will got introduced to theater. … During my training has gone and what it’s shooting [at] present to the piece as a direct response to the 2004 take away from your performance? at NYU, I fell in love with the classical style of the masses, while the major stories, the impor- presidential elections. I felt very frustrated acting and theater. Th at’s really what drew me to tant stories are just thrown away. … I play all by where the country was going at that time, DD: Really what I’m hoping is to engage peo- theater and why I’m still doing it today. the characters in the play — 15 in all, I think. and I felt that, as an artist, I needed to harness ple in a creative dialogue. … I don’t want to Th is is the fi rst production I’ve done of this, that energy. I targeted the media and looked at beat anyone over the head, but I want them to KL: What kind of experiences have you had in and it’s been a challenge. … We’re using lots some of the aspects of the media that led to the discuss the issues addressed. … If the story’s the theater world? of media, like projections and multiple TV outcome [of the election]. I’m feeling like with good and it’s engaging, then I’ve done my job. screens. Th e show is extremely tech-heavy, another presidential election coming up now, DD: What I’ve learned most about the nature but I’m really trying to focus on the develop- there’s a sense of urgency to doing this show “Media Madness” will be performed at 8 p.m. of this career is that it has its ups and downs ment of each of the characters I play. now. … Th is is a very contemporary piece for Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. Sunday at the — it’s very much a roller coaster. Something me. Th e timing really works out well for me, Kitchen Th eatre, 116 N. Cayuga St. Tickets are really great will happen and then there will be KL: Why did you decide to bring this play and I’d love to put this show on as many times $16 and can be ordered by calling 273-4497 or really low periods. When I was at NYU, I had to Ithaca? as possible before the 2008 election. by visiting www.kitchentheatre.org Thursday, November 15, 2007 ACCENT The Ithacan 17 Music series brings international pianist to campus

BY JAMIE SAINE Pianists are selected for the series after ACCENT EDITOR Ostrander consults with the music school’s Since 1991 internationally renowned piano faculty. He said musicians’ managers pianists have been coming to Ithaca College sometimes contact the college about partici- to perform free concerts. This year, Peter pating in the Th aler Series, but other times Serkin is bringing his classical and contem- the faculty approach artists they particularly porary expertise to campus. like and would enjoy having on campus. Past Jennifer Hayghe, assistant professor of artists have included Garrick Ohlsson, Yefi m music performance, said the most exciting Bronfman, Jon Nakamatsu, Angela Cheng, thing about Serkin’s appearance on Nov. 28 Alex Slobodyanik and Alexander Kobrin. is the unusual range of his selections. “[Th e artists] are always so appreciative “Th ere’s a Bach piece on the program that when they know that the reason they’ve been certainly most of us study in our piano liter- contacted for a concert is because a donor has ature courses … and we actually get the op- an endowment for a series,” Ostrander said. portunity to hear it played live,” Hayghe said. In addition to the free concert, Th aler Series “He’s also a specialist of Messiaen, the French performers also off er master classes to piano contemporary composer, and he’s playing a students. Ostrander said four students will get Messiaen set on this program, which is again the opportunity to perform a 30-minute set in very exciting. It’s something we don’t hear very front of Serkin, faculty and students while Ser- often and to hear one of the world’s experts on kin coaches and critiques their work. the subject play it is a real bonus.” “Th ere’s really a direct advantage for our Serkin is coming to the college as part of own students,” Ostrander said. “It’s a great hon- the annual Rachel S. Thaler Concert Pianist or for any student to be able to play in a master Series. The endowed series was founded 16 class of any important international artist.” years ago by Manley Thaler, Rachel’s son. Ostrander said this year’s master class stu- Arthur Ostrander, dean of the James dents have not yet been chosen. Hayghe said J. Whalen School of Music, said when Man- those chosen are usually especially prepared stu- ley Thaler first approached the college dents who haven’t participated in a master class. about the series, Ostrander thought it was a “We have a number of master classes and we “fabulous idea.” try to be fair and make sure that everybody gets “What a wonderful way to pay tribute to an opportunity to play for someone,” she said. someone’s mother, who herself was an ac- Whether in the master class or not, Hol- complished pianist,” Ostrander said. “We are Peter Serkin is the 17th artist to perform at Ithaca College as part of the Rachel S. Thaler zhauer, who is a fan of Serkin, said she will be always looking for opportunities to present Concert Pianist Series. Serkin will perform pieces by Bach, Messiaen, Brahms and Desprez. attending the workshop and concert. COURTESY OF PETER SERKIN international artists to the college and greater “I’m a piano major, and I’m very glad that Ithaca community and this would give us an Ithaca College concerts, including all the Th al- have to go all the way to New York City to do we can have great pianists coming here,” she opportunity to present artists of that stature er Series performances until her death in 2004. it,” Hayghe said. said. “Th e whole series, that every year we for free concerts.” Hayghe said the college promotes the Senior Mary Holzhauer, a piano perfor- have amazing internationally known artists Rachel Th aler briefl y attended the Ithaca series during the music school’s recruiting mance major, said she heard about the Tha- coming, is great.” Conservatory of Music — Ithaca College’s origi- and audition periods. Once students are ler Series as a prospective student. Though nal name — but had to leave to take over a fam- on campus they always attend the Thaler she said the series didn’t sway her decision Peter Serkin will perform as part of the ily business before she could fi nish her degree. series, she said. to come to the college, she has attended its Rachel S. Th aler Concert Pianist Series at Despite the life change, Th aler remained “It’s an opportunity for them to hear a ma- past performances and master classes. 8:15 p.m. November 28 in Ford Hall in the James passionate about music and attended many jor artist and a major program, and they don’t “[The series] is a nice perk,” she said. J. Whalen School of Music. Admission is free.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving break. We’re taking a break too: Our next issue will be Nov. 29.

The Ithacan 18 The Ithacan ACCENT Thursday, November 15, 2007 single Crime movie brings fi lmmaker into new genre Tracks we’ve BY GARRETT STIGER got on repeat SENIOR WRITER file Renowned fi lmmaker Ridley Scott ‘SUPERHEROES’ (CHEWY is quite the chameleon. He began his CHOCOLATE COOKIES REMIX) career with a pair of visionary science The Toxic Avenger fi ction classics, “Alien” and “Blade Parisian rockers get thrown into a Runner,” and has since dabbled in digital blender in this wildly ferocious war epics like “Gladiator” and “Black remix of their international hit. Hawk Down,” as well as quirky charac- ‘I OWN THE CITY’ ter pieces like “Th elma & Louise” and Saint Bernadette “Matchstick Men,” all with a marked Smokey vocals courtesy of up-and- degree of success. With “American coming diva Meredith DiMenna Gangster,” he sets his sights on the bounce off of the sultry guitar of well-traversed crime bandmate Keith Saunders for this genre. While the fi lm FILM smashing kiss-off. isn’t top-tier Scott, he REVIEW ‘ACTION NEWS’ doesn’t disappoint. “American DJ Sega “American Gang- Gangster” The talented Philadelphia DJ spins ster” tells the true Universal his own take on local news broad- story of a 1970s Pictures Our rating: casts with a ferocious club track drug kingpin named ★★★½ based on samples of coverage pro- Frank Lucas (Denzel mos. Think Ron Burgundy at a rave. Washington). Frank begins the fi lm

COMPILED BY WILLIAM EARL steeped in the American dream as a driver for a Harlem mob boss. Years of hard work and thrift allow him to Russell Crowe plays Richie Roberts, a tough 1970s cop, in Ridley Scott’s gritty crime drama “American Gangster.” Accent’s Oldie But Goodie ascend the ranks and become the COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES leading drug supplier in New York adulterer and divorcee, he struggles weight (and sporting a fl amingly ’70s and grays, evoking the physical and ‘ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT’ City. Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) to prevent his ex-wife from moving haircut), he embodies his character, moral decay of New York City. Harris Eliphalet Oram Lyte is the police offi cer whose job it is to to Las Vegas with their son. fl aws and all. Crowe even manages to Savides’ handheld camera work and Written in 1881, it really doesn’t bring Frank to justice. Th e screenplay is bolstered by successfully imbue his familial drama cool lighting set-ups call to mind sev- get much older than this. And the Steven Zaillian’s script nicely bal- two of the fi nest screen actors work- — a subplot more suited to daytime eral crime dramas from the period, best part: You can do it in a round ances the two characters, drawing ing today. Washington taps into his television — with a sense of gravitas. such as 1971’s “Th e French Connec- with all your friends! parallels and distinctions between familiar persona to deliver a perfor- Director Scott, who usually exhib- tion” and 1973’s “Serpico”. — Andy Swift them. Frank is presented as a de- mance that is equal parts charm and its a strong aesthetic fl air, isn’t given Th e fi lm runs a little long — 20 vout family man, as he brings his menace. Th e portrayal is not unlike an opportunity to recreate the Roman minutes shy of three hours — and it mother from North Carolina to live his self-righteous, charismatic and Empire or Los Angeles of the near fu- does little to break the crime genre in a luxurious mansion. He’s also very volatile work in fi lms like “Malcolm ture. His refi ned approach in “Ameri- mold. To be fair, the genre has been quickies business savvy — he tells his broth- X” and “Training Day.” He nicely bal- can Gangster” is reminiscent of thrill- well-tread, from the early gangster ers during breakfast, “Th e most im- ances his character’s professionalism ers from the ’70s. He brings the actors fi lms of James Cagney to the re- portant thing in business is honesty, and killer instincts. Washington’s and political upheaval of the period to cent television hit, “Th e Sopranos.” integrity, hard work.” Richie exhib- frightening intensity is on full display the forefront. Th e fi lm is littered with Regardless, the fi lm remains engaging its a similar work-centric attitude. during a street-side execution. references to the Nixon Administra- thanks to its craftsmanship, historical He turns in a stash of unmarked After having played a gladiator, tion and the Vietnam War. relevance and strong performances. bills that total nearly a million a British naval captain and famed Production designer Arthur Max dollars, much to the disapproval of boxer Jimmy Braddock, Crowe sheds and costume designer Janty Yates im- “American Gangster” was written his corrupt colleagues. Richie’s fam- his larger-than-life identity to play a plement a color palette that primarily by Mark Jacobson and Steven Zail- ily life, however, is in shambles. An down-and-dirty cop. Slightly over- consists of drab blues, greens, browns lian and directed by Ridley Scott.

COURTESY OF SONY ‘TAKING CHANCES’ Celine Dion Sony Steel Train revamps sound and style Get ready to hear all of these songs from Dion’s newest release on the soundtrack to Band’s sophomore album highlights lyrical maturity the next schmaltzy movie playing near you! BY SARAH MCCARTHY longer writes about loss or his breakup with CONTRIBUTING WRITER Johansson. The lyrics are now about break- For those lucky enough to have heard Steel ing social norms and making peace with the Train before, forget everything. Th e band darkest moments in life. has reinvented its style with its latest album, While Steel Train has yet to gain signifi - “Trampoline.” Th e band, more than merely cant recognition, it has toured and worked changing from one musical style to another, with many recognizable musicians. Th e band has evolved to become better than ever. has opened for Th e Format, Th e Rocket Sum- Steel Train formed in 1999 when friends mer, Limbeck and other lesser-known acts Jack Antonoff and Scott like Kevin Devine, Ace Enders and Reuben’s Irby-Ranniar began re- ALBUM Accomplice. “Trampoline” features Nate COURTESY OF ARISTA cording music together REVIEW Ruess of Th e Format and Miley Cyrus, better COURTESY OF DECCA in what they described Steel Train known as Disney Channel’s Hannah Mon- ‘MOTOWN: A Underwood hits gold as a “classic rock” style. “Trampoline” tana. Both singers have small parts in a few JOURNEY THROUGH After releasing an EP, the Drive Thru of the songs. BY A.M. HAMER duo decided to join Drive Records Of course, connections are not what make HITSVILLE, USA’ CONTRIBUTING WRITER Our rating: Boyz II Men Th ru Records. Steel Train, ★★★★ a band notable. What does make Steel Train Decca Carrie Underwood’s sophomore album “Carni- named after a Bob Mar- noteworthy is the music itself. Th e songs are Your mom’s favorite group sets val Ride” might be the new defi nition of “contem- ley song, eventually grew into a fi ve-person deep and meaningful yet catchy enough to be out to once again dominate the porary country,” seamlessly blending the catchy band and in 2005 released its debut album, in your head for days. Songs like “Alone on the charts with this smooth collection of classic soul interpretations. tap-your-toe rhythm of pop with the lyrics and feel “Twilight Tales from Prairies of the Sun.” Th e Sea” and “Dakota” exemplify the melancholy of country music. album was a mixture of folk and indie, and feeling mixed with hopefulness throughout Fans of Underwood’s Gram- ALBUM many of the songs were about Antonoff ’s past the album. my-winning debut, “Some REVIEW relationship with his high school sweetheart, Hearts,” will be familiar with Carrie Scarlett Johansson. Underwood the heavy country spirit present “Trampoline,” the band’s sophomore al- “Carnival Ride” in songs like “Crazy Dreams,” Arista bum, is proof that Steel Train has since ma- “Last Name” and “Th e More Our rating: tured: Th e lyrics are bolder and deeper, and Boys I Meet.” Underwood ★★★½ the style can be more accurately described as lays thick the Southern drawl, indie-pop with a rock ‘n’ roll twist. Part of the doesn’t hold back on the guitar and makes a band’s charm is its unique style of music and notable eff ort at some humorous lyrics. high energy — their melodies are not at all like COURTESY OF RELAPSE She shines most, however, when she takes full any other modern band. ‘IRE WORKS’ advantage of her writers’ abilities to create fl owing The band has always had a pop aspect Dillinger Escape Plan story narratives. Tracks like “Just a Dream” and “I that set it apart, but the lyrics have finally Relapse Jersey screamers return with their Know You Won’t” are beautifully orchestrated and evolved too. During the creation of the first third full-length album of mathcore even a little moving. album, lead singer Jack Antonoff’s life was craziness, sure to warm the heart Th is album contains far more hits than misses, in turmoil, and many of his songs reflect- of the coldest metalhead. serving as a testament that “American Idol” really can ed his depression. Since “Twilight Tales,” COMPILED BY WILLIAM EARL produce exactly what the public likes to hear. Antonoff has gotten his life together. He no COURTESY OF DRIVE THRU RECORDS Thursday, November 15, 2007 ACCENT The Ithacan 19 TICKET Indie masters trump popular Canada collective  STUB  Yo La Tengo holds strong while Broken Social Scene’s solo work fails to engage VALID FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

BY WILLIAM EARL CINEMAPOLIS SENIOR WRITER The Commons 277–6115 Guitars squealed and shrieked on Sunday night as Cornell Univer- BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS sity hosted a co-headlining indie rock YOU’RE DEAD show between industry veteran Yo La 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and Tengo and Pitchfork darling Broken Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. Social Scene. Th ough the two groups Wednesday 5 p.m. rock from diff erent ends of the coun- ter-culture spectrum, they are united LUST, CAUTION by meshing spiraling guitar lines 7 and 9:45 p.m. and which defl ect off walls of distortion. Weekends 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. For many bands approaching (Ends Tuesday) their 24th year of songwriting, fresh material and nerves can quickly LIVE FALL CREEK turn sour. Yet Yo PICTURES La Tengo broke the REVIEW Yo La Tengo 1201 N. Tioga St. 272–1256 curve with its 11th and Broken album, last year’s Social Scene BELLA stunning “I Am Cornell 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and Not Afraid Of You University Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. And I Will Beat Your Ass.” Th ough the trio woke up INTO THE WILD the crowd with a stirring, feedback- 7 and 9:35 p.m. and heavy rendition of 2000’s “Cherry Weekends 2 and 4:35 p.m. Chapstick,” much of the evening’s Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew switches over to drums to begin the band’s set Saturday at Cornell University. material sprung from its most recent MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN LARS AND THE REAL GIRL release. Tracks like “Mr. Tough” and 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and “Pass the Hatchet, I Th ink I’m Good- wrestling against dynamics as Kaplan leader while employing the band’s lengthy “It’s All Gonna Break” shift- Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. kind” have spent enough time in the squeezed all the life out of his guitar. members to lend their hands in re- ed moods enough to shake the oft- band’s canon to be considered road- Yet the set did not lack fun, as the cording and performance. dormant crowd into a frenzy. Credit tested and were able to rest comfort- band closed with fan favorite “Nucle- How does this project translate the active yet steady heartbeat of HOYTS CINEMA 10 ably alongside its classics. ar War,” a goofy and loose call-and- live? Unfortunately, Broken Social drummer Justin Peroff for keeping Pyramid Mall 257-2700 Overall, Yo La Tengo was able response percussion exercise which Scene found itself slightly neutered, as these challenging songs afl oat. to keep its energy at a high level evolved into an audience sing-along. Drew’s solo work is not as captivating Too often Drew’s solo compo- ACROSS THE UNIVERSE by frequently switching instru- Th ough the set dragged a bit in a slow as much of the group’s general out- sitions left the group sounding a 12:35 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:45 p.m. ments while juxtaposing gentler and murky middle, these fi nal two put. Th ings began smoothly enough little too much like a poppish bar tracks with more aggressive aff airs. standouts reinvigorated the crowd. with “Lucky Ones,” a standout from band. Outside of the charging and AMERICAN GANGSTER ★★★½ Singer/guitarist Ira Kaplan focused Next up was Broken Social Drew’s disc. Th e set quickly became immediate “Farewell to Pressure 12 p.m., 12:50 p.m., 3:30 p.m., on inventive — if not indulgent Scene. An always-shifting collec- muddled, as Drew’s voice was often Kids,” the bulk of Drew’s solo out- 4:30 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 8 p.m., — guitar work, coaxing screeches tive of Canadian rockers, the group inaudible among the band’s triple ings failed to light a spark with even 10:10 p.m., 11:30 p.m. out of his axe to create a thick layer has rotated several members in and guitar assault. When voices were the bandleader’s biggest fans. Even of sound. Working to keep a beat out of its ranks through the years, heard, it sounded like his bandmates a participatory sing-along to “When BEE MOVIE was the crack duo of Kaplan’s wife, developing a strong collaborative were rusty on harmonies. It Begins” failed to inspire many in 11:50 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m., drummer/singer Georgia Hubley, roster, which includes members of Predictably, the crowd went the packed gymnasium. 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and bassist James McNew. Stars, Metric and Feist. wild every time Drew shelved his Ultimately, it is clear that Drew is 8:15 p.m., 10:35 p.m. Th e set’s best moments show- Th e band is now touring as a solo material and dived into Bro- brimming with talent, but should have cased aggressive soloing against the sextet while touting its latest proj- ken Social Scene’s vast array of solid heeded the lessons of Yo La Tengo: BEOWULF sturdy rhythm section, such as on ect, a ‘solo album’ by member Kevin group work. Th e punching riff s of Feel free to experiment as long as the 12:10 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 3:20 p.m., the penultimate tune “Th e Story of Drew titled “Spirit If...” Th e disc is “Cause = Time” were among the deviations remain within the comfort 3:50 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:40 p.m., Yo La Tango,” which found the gang marketed as the debut of the group’s most inspired of the night, while the zone of your best-loved work. 9:50 p.m., 10:20 p.m., 12:30 a.m.

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BY CORY FRANCER teamkicks still relies on its unity during tough From left, junior Chelsey Feld- ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR practices. man takes the ball from Stevens It’s easy to have fun being surrounded by “Everyone comes to practice every day Institute of Technology freshman friends, playing a favorite sport and compet- ready to win and ready to play hard,” Feldman Katria Misilo on Sept. 22. ing in the NCAA playoff s. For the members said. “We feed off each other’s energy.” CONNOR GLEASON/THE ITHACAN of the women’s soccer team, having fun and Now the Bombers are taking the next enjoying the game they love has been essen- step in the NCAA playoff s. Th ey are slated tial to their success this season. to face Wittenberg College on Saturday in a Th is close-knit group went 14–3 in the sectional semifi nal in York, Pa. Wittenberg regular season. Th ey won the Empire 8 handed the South Hill squad its fi rst loss of championship against Nazareth College and the season on Sept. 2 by a score of 1–0. defeated Bowdoin College and Wheaton Col- Feldman said that the Ti- lege in the NCAA semifi nal and fi nal. gers should expect a diff er- Head Coach Mindy Quigg said that the ent Ithaca team than they saw Blue and Gold’s unity and work ethic has in September. driven the team toward success. “A team like Wittenberg … is probably “When you’re working really hard to going to come out and think they can run achieve a goal and you know everybody on right over us,” Feldman said. “But we’re a very your team is working just as hard to achieve diff erent team than we were in the beginning it, you get very close, and you have success,” of the season.” Quigg said. “In the process it makes it a lot After the early loss to Wittenberg, the of fun.” Bombers were not phased and won 17 of For the South Hill squad, the fun con- their next 19 games. tinues off the field as well. Last weekend, During practice this week, the Bomb- the team traveled to Wheaton College in ers have been focusing on what to do about Norton, Mass., a suburb of Boston. Senior Wittenberg’s powerful defense. In their first forward Colleen Masterson said the team meeting, Wittenberg posted a shutout on enjoys the time away from school when the Blue and Gold, they travel. and the Tigers “We have a great time because you take have only allowed away all the extra things, and it’s just soccer seven goals and your team,” Masterson said. all season. Th e Massachusetts trip was one of the Luckily the more fun road trips the team has experi- Ithaca front enced this year. line of Feldman, Masterson and sopho- “We were hanging out in the hotel rooms, more Winnie Adrien has been spectacular BOMBER PLAYOFF HISTORY and I think we got a bunch of calls about us throughout the season. Th ey have also ex- being too loud,” Masterson said. perienced the Wittenberg defensive strategy 1987 Scranton at Rochester, N.Y., L 0–2 1994 Geneseo, (OT) L 0–1 Th e craziness continued even after the before and know how to get around the Tiger 1988 Brandeis at Plymouth, N.H., W 1–0 1996 William Smith, W 3–0 team departed for their trip home. Th e team’s backs. at Plymouth State, W 2–0 at Binghamton, (OT) W 1–0 UC-San Diego, L 0–2 College of New Jersey, L 0–2 bus was turned into a makeshift rock con- “Th eir backs are really organized,” Quigg at Geneva, N.Y. at Binghamton cert when one player decided to crowd surf said. “We’re going to attack them with speed throughout the entire bus. and use the width of the fi eld.” 1989 at Hartwick, W 2–0 1997 at Elmira, (OT, 2-3 PKs) T 1–1 Rochester, (OT, 3-1 PKs) T 1–1 Masterson said that unusual acts like this Feldman said that a direct approach to 1998 SUNY-Cortland, (OT, 4-3 PKs) T 1–1 at Oneonta, N.Y. William Smith, W 2–1 are not uncommon among the Bombers. the Wittenberg defense is the best bet for Methodist at La Jolla, Calif., W 2–0 “We have a lot of goofy people,” Master- the Bombers. at Tufts, (OT) W 1–0 at UC San Diego*, (OT) L 2–3 College of New Jersey, L 0–2 son said. “It helps because whenever any- “Th e last time we played them, they were 1990 at Plymouth State, T 0–0 1999 Union, (OT) L 3–4 thing is real intense, there’s always that goofy really stacked in the middle of the fi eld,” Feld- (OT, 4–2 PKs) person who has some comment. We have a man said. “We’re going to work on playing Salem at Plymouth, N.H., W 1–0 2000 Scranton, (OT) L 1–2 lot of characters on this team.” the outside and shoving it right down their Methodist at SUNY-Cortland, W 1–0 2003 Grove City, W 2–0 While these characters display tremen- throats. We want to show them that we aren’t at Cortland*, (OT, 5–3 PKs) T 0–0 at Oneonta, (OT, 2–3 PKs) T 0–0 dous team unity on the field, they display the same team that we were in the second 1991 N.C. Wesleyan, W 1–0 2004 Misercordia, W 4–1 remarkable camaraderie outside of soccer game of the season.” at Fredericksburg, Va. at Oneonta, (OT) L 0–1 Trenton State, W 1–0 as well. Despite the tough task that the Blue and 2005 at Union, (OT) L 0–1 “One of the best things is that we all like Gold will face Saturday, they know that main- at Fredericksburg, Va. UC-San Diego, W 1–0 2006 SUNY-Brockport, W 4–0 taining their sense of fun is their best chance each other,” Masterson said. “Th ere are no at Plymouth, N.H. Messiah, (OT) L 2–1 little groups or cliques.” for success. Th is goofy group of characters Rochester* at Plymouth, N.H., W 2–0 2007 Bowdoin, W 2–0 While the team usually keeps practices has had fun with each other throughout the 1992 SUNY-Cortland, (OT, 2–3 PKs) T 0–0 Wheaton, W 1–0 and games light-hearted and fun, the Bomb- entire season while dominating their oppo- ers know when it’s time to be serious. nents on the fi eld. 1993 SUNY-Geneseo, (OT) W 1–0 at Geneva, N.Y. Junior forward Chelsey Feldman “If I wasn’t having fun out there,” Feldman *Denotes national championship at William Smith, (OT) L 0–1 said that during these serious times, the said, “I wouldn’t be playing good soccer.”

At right, senior forward Colleen Masterson celebrates a goal with her teammates Sept. 22 in the Bombers’ 4–1 victory over conference rival Stevens Institute of Technology. CONNOR GLEASON/THE ITHACAN 24 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, November 15, 2007

FOURTH AND Bombers prepare for Mount Union SHORT Ithaca travels to Ohio BEN STRAUSS for playoff match-up with nine-time champion Black or white, BY CALLUM BORCHERS STAFF WRITER QBs in spotlight Be careful what you wish for. Th e old saying sums up the national senti- unior Dan Juvan is Ithaca ment toward Ithaca College’s improbable NCAA College’s first black quar- playoff berth. Th e Bombers hoped a Cortaca Jug Jterback. And he couldn’t victory would be the hand that rescued them think less about it. from the postseason precipice. Now that their While Donovan McNabb in- wish has come true, the Blue and Gold face sists that black quarterbacks get Mount Union College, winner of eight of the last grilled more than an overcooked 11 Stagg Bowls. steak, Juvan would much prefer Th e Purple Raiders are the Division III leaders to talk about football. in both total off ense and “I just never really think total defense, outscor- SHUT DOWN about it,” he kept saying, even ing opponents 542–24 The Purple Raiders as I prodded him over and over this season. Th ey allow haven’t allowed any again to say something even the 12.2 rushing yards per points since their slightest bit controversial. game. As if that number 62–3 win at Heidelberg College on What’s the opposite of a isn’t impressive enough, Sept. 29. lightning rod? Th e opposite of a Mount Union’s wall at Terrell Owens, looking to make a the line of scrimmage includes only six players. mountain out of every molehill? Head Coach Larry Kehres uses a nickel package Well, that’s Juvan. If he’s as his base defense. cool in the pocket, he’s just as Th e Raiders’ position as the No. 1 seed in the relaxed talking — or not talking East, instead of their usual spot atop the North, — about his race at a position surprised the experts at D3Football.com. Mon- that breeds contention. day’s front page read, “It’s a whole new world of “It’s a distraction to even bracketology for 2007, and unless you’re an Ithaca think about it,” he said. “It only fan, it could be pretty darn good.” But the Bombers Senior Jamie Donovan, center, runs past a trio of SUNY-Cortland defenders in the Blue and Gold’s 40–17 takes your focus away from the don’t regret their tournament wish. win Saturday at Butterfi eld Stadium. Donovan racked up 131 rushing yards and three touchdowns. game and your studies.” “When we saw [the match–up], the house MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN Sometimes, though, it’s not erupted,” senior captain and strong safety Ryan gone along,” Welch said. “You certainly saw it last ations. Because Mount Union has won every that easy. McNabb, after all, Terlecki said. “What a wonderful opportunity. weekend. Nobody wavers.” game this season by at least five touchdowns, hasn’t always started the conver- No better way to start than right at the top. We’ve Welch is not the only one who sees it. Dick most of its starters don’t even know what a sation. A leader of the NAACP been underdogs ever since we lost two straight.” Kaiser, chair of the NCAA Division III Football fourth-quarter snap feels like. Backup quar- criticized him earlier this year Ithaca may be the underdog, but the pro- Selection Committee, said Ithaca was not the terbacks have thrown 20 percent of the Raid- for “not scrambling enough,” gram has a blue-ribbon pedigree. With 37 last team to make the fi eld of 32. Th e Bombers’ ers’ passes. A year after he rushed for a school- code for not being a black straight winning seasons and three national overall strength of schedule and 40–17 closing record 2,365 yards, junior running back Nate enough quarterback. titles, the Bombers are anything but a fluke. argument against SUNY-Cortland convinced Kmic’s carries and yards have been cut in half Juvan doesn’t play in the NFL, With his team averaging 40.5 points per con- the committee to take a third Empire 8 team. by blowouts. but he’s still in a high profi le posi- test during its six-game winning streak, Head Th e Empire 8’s St. John Fisher College was the “It would be an edge if it wasn’t Mount Union,” tion at a school steeped in football Coach Mike Welch recognizes some of the old last school to lose by fewer than 19 points in Welch said. “Th ey’ve been through everything. tradition with a student body Ithaca swagger. Alliance, Ohio. Maybe this team hasn’t but most of the guys have. almost as white as Sweden. “All teams that play with confi dence have a If the Bombers have any advantage over the Th ey’re just so consistent. … We’re ahead of the To look at a school like Ithaca certain style, and we’ve developed that as we’ve Purple Raiders it is experience in clutch situ- game if Donovan breaks a 20-yarder.” that is nearly 94 percent white, a black quarterback, the fi rst black quarterback, might be something to applaud, or at least notice. But not for Juvan. Senior puts the South Hill squad ahead of himself “I’ve never heard a word about it from anyone,” he said. BY DION RABOUIN respect for him because he stuck “Everyone’s just been real nice STAFF WRITER with it in good times and bad since day one.” Marc D’Amico has never been times,” Nowak said. “And when you For every word Juvan’s never a starter. Th e senior linebacker has can get a guy like that on the fi eld, heard about breaking the white never even been second string. it’s just gratifying.” quarterback mold on South Hill, Each year he gets passed up and D’Amico’s parents were also that’s exactly how many times put behind a diff erent player, yet excited. he’s ever brought it up, too. each year he comes back bigger, “My wife started crying,” Dave “Th at’s just not how I was stronger and works harder. said. “It was just nice to see good raised,” he explained. For most seniors, the senior sea- things happen to someone who So what about the identity son is a year of triumph, the year puts in all the work and time that crisis McNabb has to deal with, the players shoot for all-conference he’s put in. I think we were more the one that had Michael Vick or, in some rare cases, All-Ameri- moved than he was because we more confused than a cross- can honors. D’Amico was just look- know how good he is.” dresser? Th e one where you see ing to get on the fi eld. D’Amico remains positive a black guy taking snaps, and “Th is summer I worked my butt throughout his time at Ithaca and everyone in the stadium wonders off ,” D’Amico said. “And I worked realizes that he plays an impor- how often he’s going to pull the my butt off in camp, and things tant role for the team even if he ball down and run. didn’t shake out quite the way I does not start. “You can’t tell if someone’s would’ve liked them to. When I “I feel like I make our offen- going to run by the color of their came in I weighed the most I’ve sive line better,” D’Amico said. skin,” Juvan said. “Th at’s just stu- ever weighed, I was the fastest I’ve “I feel like I make the fresh- pid. I scramble when I see grass, ever been and I lifted the most I’ve men and sophomore lineback- and that’s it.” ever lifted in my entire life. I came ers work harder and that makes From left, senior Marc D’Amico and freshman David Ahonen close in on It’s as simple as Saturday’s into this season saying that I want our team better, so I still feel like Norwich University sophomore E.J. Flannigan in Ithaca’s 35–0 win Oct. 20. game against SUNY-Cortland, to start, but if I’m a backup and MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN I contribute.” where white quarterback Ray that’s what I need to do for this When it came down to decid- Miles fi nished with four carries, team, then I’ll do it.” best football player he can be for ly the seniors, went nuts because ing to keep playing football, for the exact same number as Juvan. Th ings were not only hard for Ithaca College. He’s a leader and they know all the stuff I’ve gone D’Amico it was a matter of what re- “Black, white, green or pur- D’Amico, they were also hard on he’s always been a leader. I believe through for four years,” D’Amico ally mattered to him. ple, I think people are just more his parents, who watched him work it’s been very difficult for him, but said. “Th ey were all behind me, and “I think it’s worth it,” D’Amico concerned about your character,” out for around four hours a day in he’s never told us how difficult the crowd was yelling my name. It said. “Getting out there and hit- Juvan said. the summer to grab a coveted start- it is.” was four years worth of hell all built ting, that’s what I love to do and Th at’s pretty good for some- ing spot on the defense. After sitting on the sidelines for up to going in for that fi rst game, that’s why I’ve always played foot- one who never thinks about it. “He doesn’t show [his disap- four years, he fi nally made it onto and it was amazing.” ball. It wasn’t to be the tough guy pointment] in many ways, but I see the fi eld against Norwich Univer- Senior Mike Nowak, who starts at in high school or to walk around BEN STRAUSS is a senior it,” Dave D’Amico, Marc’s father, sity Oct. 6. And to hear him tell it, D’Amico’s inside linebacker position, campus in Bomber gear, that’s journalism major. Contact him at said. “But it has not for a second it was completely worth it. was one of his loudest fans that day. not why I do it. I play because I [email protected]. stopped him from trying to be the “Everyone on the team, especial- “We all have a great deal of love playing.” Thursday, November 15, 2007 SPORTS The Ithacan 25 Back to Nationals Ithaca clinches eighth-straight NCAA bid after third-place fi nish at Regionals BY ALLI RENNA Cormick, Gallagher, sophomore STAFF WRITER Amanda Boccio and junior Kasey When the women’s cross country Currier have contributed to the team reunited at the beginning of team’s success on several occasions. the season, apprehension about the Th ey have continually placed along- future loomed over the players and side other top athletes, causing un- coaches. After losing key seniors, ease among the competition. the team was unsure of how it would “Melanie McCormick has done fair en route to Nationals. Th e team a great job,” senior captain Caitlin doesn’t need to worry anymore, as Catella said. “Last season she had it’s heading to the NCAA Champion- an injury and didn’t get to work up ship for the eighth straight season. to her full potential.” “We had lost a few key players, Th e Bombers won a place at but I feel as Nationals through an at-large team though our IT’S GO TIME bid. Having strong runners leading team has The NCAA Division the way and large packs through- more depth III Championships out the races has helped the team this year,” will take place at brush off the competition. noon Saturday at sophomore “Gallagher and Currier have the St. Olaf Cross Melanie Mc- Country Trails in worked well together. Th ey don’t Cormick said. Northfi eld, Minn. go out too hard, and they pace each “We work to- other,” Catella said. “Amanda Boc- gether in pacts. We have really im- cio and freshman Alissa Kersey proved in [this area].” have also been really great.” Last year the spotlight focused on Th is strategy has helped Ithaca, Rachel Blasiak ’07, Ithaca’s top run- which is ranked 14th in the nation ner. Losing her, one of the hardest after fi nishing in 21st place last hits the team had to endure com- year. At the regional meet, the team ing into this season, has not been as placed third, with Nadolski, McCor- stressful as anticipated. mick, Currier and Boccio all earning Junior Lindsey Nadolski has fi lled all-region honors for placing among Blasiak’s shoes seamlessly, consis- the top 35 runners. tently placing among the top runners “We are all happy with where we at every meet. Nadolski qualifi ed are,” Gallagher said. “We work to- as an individual for Nationals after gether to push each other through- placing sixth at Regionals. She has out the races. [Running in packs] placed in the top 10 in all but one helps keep us focused … and helps From left, juniors Lindsey Nadolski and Brittany Bovenzi run during the Bombers’ practice on the Ithaca meet this year. me know where I’m supposed to be.” College campus Sept. 21. The Blue and Gold are preparing for Nationals on Saturday in Northfi eld, Minn. “It’s defi nitely inspiring to watch Th e team will have to keep an SARAH GANZHORN/THE ITHACAN her,” senior Courtney Gallagher eye on several competitors in the Geneseo and Plattsburg, are really To prepare for Nationals, the “Basically, for the last couple said. “It’s also nice because we all quest for a National Championship. competitive,” McCormick said. team has lightened up on workouts of weeks we have been tapering,” get along, and everyone values ev- SUNY-Geneseo and SUNY-Platts- Amherst College, Calvin lately to avoid injury and overtir- McCormick said. “We need to eryone else’s successes.” burgh are ranked fourth and sixth in College and Washington Univer- ing. Catella and McCormick be- take it easy and [Head Coach Bill] Nadolski has not been the only the nation, respectively. sity in St. Louis are the top three lieve this approach will help the Ware just tells us to go out there runner to step up this season. Mc- “Th e top two teams in our region, teams in the nation. team to relax and stay healthy. and do our best.” South Hill squad closes season with ECAC Championship

BY DAVE URAM and getting to know them.” STAFF WRITER Schaefer also said the team’s preseason trip to Th e volleyball team ended its 2007 season Antigua was a great way to start the season and a on a high note last weekend, winning the East- great way to bond with her teammates. ern College Athletic Conference [ECAC] Up- Looking to the 2008 season, the Bombers will state New York Tournament for the fi rst time lose a strong core in Hubbard, Schaefer, senior since 1992. outside hitter Andria Mynders, senior defensive Th e Bombers (30–9, 5–3 Empire 8) defeat- specialist Jess Woodcome and senior defensive ed Hartwick College 3–1 in the semifi nals and specialist/setter Jenna Yehl to graduation. Vassar College 3–2 in the championship. Next year’s squad will have only one senior, “It was a great way to end our season because current junior Brianna D’Errico. Th ere will be a we truly came together,” solid core of juniors and two incoming sopho- senior outside hitter MVP AGAIN more defensive specialists in Taylor Horton and Amanda Hubbard said. Senior outside Tina Orlandini. Hubbard dominated hitter Amanda Th e player that many consider to have the opponents throughout Hubbard earned most potential who is returning is current the season, posting 642 her fourth tourna- sophomore setter Corinna Doctor, who broke ment MVP award the college’s single season assist record this kills, the third-most in a of the season at single season in Bomber the ECAC year, fi nishing with 1,603 assists. She was also history, along with four tournament. named honorable mention to the AVCA All- tournament MVP awards Region team. and her third American Volleyball Coaches “I didn’t know about [the record] before- Association All-New York Region team. hand,” Doctor said. “My coaches told me about Senior defensive specialist Mary Schaefer it after the game. [It’s] a good motivator to also said she was satisfi ed with winning the maybe break the career [assists record] for the ECAC tournament. next two years.” “We played good volleyball,” Schaefer Doctor also said this year’s seniors will be said. “It was a nice way to end the sea- From left, senior Amanda Hubbard attempts a spike as two SUNY-Cortland defenders try to block missed and that the rest of the team needs to step son. I think everybody had some really the shot in the Red Dragons’ 3–2 victory against Ithaca on Oct. 16 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. up as leaders. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN good performances.” “[Th e seniors are] defi nitely going to be ex- It was a fi tting end to a season full of solid Th e Bombers took fi rst place in the New at-large NCAA bid, they did earn the top seed in tremely missed,” Doctor said. “Th ey’re a great showings. At the Rochester Institute of Technol- York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Associa- the ECAC Tournament. group of seniors. Th ey’re great leaders and ogy Invitational on Sept. 14, the Bombers went tion [NYSWCAA] Championship Tournament, “I’m happy from start to fi nish,” Hubbard great players.” 2–2. Four days later, Ithaca defeated SUNY-Gen- defeating Empire 8 foe Nazareth College in the said. “From going to Antigua to ending our Still, Head Coach Janet Donovan’s squad eseo 3–0 and followed that with a 2–2 showing at process. season on a win was a great ending, especially should remain a threat in the Empire 8. the fi rst Empire 8 Crossover. In the Empire 8 Tournament, hosted by top for my senior year.” Hubbard said she is already excited to see the After winning two of the next three matches, seed Stevens Institute of Technology on Nov. 3, Schaefer also said she was happy with her team next season. the South Hill Squad won the Oneonta Invita- Ithaca lost to the Ducks 3–0, ending their NCAA four-year experience as a Bomber. “I can’t wait to see them next year,” Hubbard tional and then swept the fi eld at the Crabtree Tournament hopes. “It’s always been a positive experience,” Schae- said. “Th ey’re going to be very strong and a force Classic at Eastern Connecticut. Th ough the Blue and Gold did not receive an fer said. “I always like meeting the new players to be reckoned with.” 26 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, November 15, 2007 Bombers fi nish strong Men’s cross country places in the top 10 at Regionals for 15th time in 17 years

BY CHRIS WINN Gold at Regionals. His 13-second STAFF WRITER personal best was good for 85th Th e men’s cross country team place, crossing the line in 26:39. topped off their season with a 10th- “When I look back at how place fi nish at the NCAA Atlantic Re- hard we worked over the season, gional Championship last weekend at it makes me proud,” Miller said. Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. “Our top five guys had the races of Th e top fi ve Bombers ran per- their lives. Even though we didn’t sonal bests at the Regional meet, extend our season to Nationals, led by sophomore Curt Bell you can’t ask for more than five (26:13), in 55th place. Bell peaked [personal records] at the [Region- as the season winded down, lead- al] championship race.” ing the team during the last fi ve Freshman Anthony Palma races with his hard-fi nishing broke 27 minutes for the first time, last mile. finishing 86th at Regionals in 26:42 Junior Tim Shea finished 60th and rounding out the top five. at the Regional Championship in In the displacement spots for 26:16. After missing the New York the Blue and Gold, freshman Ste- State Collegiate Track Conference fan Karkuff crossed the line 126th Championships a week before Re- with a time of 27:31 and sopho- gionals with a 24-hour flu, Shea more Phil Abbott finished 133rd redeemed himself by running his with a time of 27:43. first personal best of the season. Throughout the postseason, “When I think of my season, talented underclassmen led the I first think of it as a disappoint- South Hill squad. At the Empire ment,” Shea said. “My goal from the 8 Championships, only four of the start was for us to make Nationals. 15 Bombers running were juniors But by running my fastest in my fi- or seniors. nal race, I realize I did everything “We definitely have a young I could in order to perform at my team, which shows great promise peak at the end of my season.” for the future,” Assistant Coach Sophomore Scott Walker fin- Eric Sambolec said. “The biggest From left, sophomore Nate Lavieri-Scull, junior Tim Shea, senior Jim Walker and freshman Anthony Palma run ished third for the young South thing is to keep these guys moti- during the Bombers’ practice Sept. 21 on the Ithaca College campus. Ithaca fi nished 10th overall at Regionals. Hill squad in 67th place, complet- vated, to continue to improve and SARAH GANZHORN/THE ITHACAN ing the eight-kilometer course to add to the progress and success race. This year, the Blue and Gold “We peaked perfectly this year Walker — finished their cross in 26:25. Bell, Shea and Walker of the team.” had five runners finish under 27 and that’s the goal of every athlete country careers last weekend. rotated as the top three run- Though the Bombers’ 10th- minutes in the final race and seven and every coach, to perform their Through their guidance during ners a number of times during place finish at the Regional Cham- runners finishing under that time best at the end of every season,” the season, they have instilled a the season. pionships was a drop from last during the season. Last year, the Shea said. successful work ethic, consistent Senior Kyle Miller finished his year’s seventh-place finish, com- team lacked a single personal best The South Hill squad’s two with the goal of a future berth season fourth for the Blue and paratively it was a much better at the end of the race. seniors — Miller and captain Jim in Nationals.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007 The Ithacan 27 bombers to watch

SENIOR AIMEE MEACHAM WOMEN’S SOCCER

Meacham’s senior year has been her best in net. She has recorded 51 saves while earning 15 shutouts. Meacham made eight saves in the NCAA regional fi nal against Wheaton College last Saturday.

FRESHMAN JOE GAGE SWIMMING AND DIVING

Gage fi nished in fi rst place in the 200-yard (1:48.19) and 100-yard (49.19) freestyle events. He has not lost an individual event in his college career. Th e jug for the club From right, junior Jay Dietz of the club basketball team dribbles by a SUNY-Cortland player in the 66–59 victory Sunday in the Fitness Center. The team’s next game is 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Culinary Institute of America. SARAH GANZHORN/THE ITHACAN

JUNIOR KASEY CURRIER CROSS COUNTRY the foul line Currier earned her third con- secutive all-region honor, fi nish- Weird news from the wide world of sports ing 25th at the NCAA Atlantic The offi cial motto of the World Chess Boxing Organization Regional. She posted a career is, “fi ghting is done in the ring and wars are waged on the best time of 22:51.1. board.” Chess boxing, a sport combining the contact of box- ing and the strategy of chess, is gaining worldwide notoriety. they This sport hybrid pits two fi erce competitors against each other in the ultimate test of mind and body in alternat- ing rounds of chess and boxing. The match begins with a four–minute round of chess followed by a three-minute saidit round of boxing. There are 11 total rounds. The contest can by the be decided by a checkmate, knockout or referee’s decision. If the chess match ends in a stalemate, the fi ghter with the What a numbers higher boxing score wins. So prior to calling chess players nerds, think about going 11 rounds with the reigning heavy- wonderful weight champion, Frank “Anti-Terror” Stoldt, a 37 year old policeman from opportunity. Berlin, Ger- many. Stoldt No better way defeated to start than the United States’ right at the top. 14The national ranking competitor, of the women’s cross David “Double We’ve been country team. The team D” Depto, with will compete at the NCAA underdogs ever 542 a checkmate Championship in North- The total number of points in the seventh fi eld, Minn., on Saturday. the football team’s fi rst- round. since we lost See story on page 25. round playoff opponent — Cory Francer two straight. Mount Union College has scored this season. See story on page 24. Senior football captain and strong safety Ryan Terlecki on the Bomb- ers’ playoff match-up against top-seeded play of the week Mount Union College this Saturday. See Brian Weverbergh 55-YARD TOUCHDOWN CATCH story on page 24.

Tight End Weverbergh scored the final two touchdowns for the Junior Bombers in their 40–17 victory over SUNY-Cortland. His second touchdown was good for a 55-yard score “I think that Brian Weverbergh is an on a pass from junior quarterback Dan Juvan. unbelievable player, and he’s going to Weverbergh scored using his ability to run after the be the best player to go down in Ithaca catch and make defenders miss tackles. The play College history.” capped a 96-yard drive for the Bombers, which lasted 2:28 and included four plays. -Assistant tight ends coach Chuck Detaeye 28 The Ithacan THIS I SEE Thursday, November 15, 2007 taking back THE JUG Th e football team defeated SUNY-Cortland 40–17 to reclaim the Cortaca Jug on Saturday in front of a sell-out crowd at Butterfi eld Stadium.

PHOTOS BY MAX STEINMETZ, RYAN JACOBI AND EVAN FALK PHOTO EDITOR AND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Top: Head Coach Mike Welch, center, addresses his team after the emphatic victory. The win helped the Blue and Gold earn an at-large bid to the NCAA playoffs next Saturday. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN Above: Senior running back Jamie Donovan, number 46, pushes through the Cortland defense to score his fi rst touchdown of the day. Donovan fi nished the game with 131 rushing yards and three touch- downs on the day. MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN

Above: From left, senior cornerback Scott Lieber attempts to intercept a SUNY-Cortland pass intended for junior wide receiver Eric Hajnos. Lieber fi nished the game with two tackles. MAX STEINMETZ/THE ITHACAN Left: An Ithaca fan makes it clear to the crowd who he’s rooting for during the game. An estimated 9,700 fans packed into Butterfi eld Stadium for the annual battle for the Cortaca Jug. RYAN JACOBI/THE ITHACAN