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State University of New York College at Cortland If You Build a Beer Tent, Students Will Come

Students flock towards four years ago debuted their beer at the first Chill-A-Bration to the beer tent at the Chill- mixed reviews. Brands like Na- A-Bration festival ked Lap Lager, Firehouse Pale Ale, Red Dragon Ale and the Seven Valley Stout couldn’t be By Dan Harding Jr. poured into the cups of Cortland Editor-in-Chief students fast enough as many had to wait in line for 10 minutes to Nearly 100 yelling Cortland get a fresh beer. students drinking beer beneath “Our Naked Lap lager was a bright blue tarp as a DJ blared very popular among students party-themed music replaced the which is what we expected be- usually tranquil Court House cause they tend to drink Keystone Park where the occasional Cort- and Bud Light. Ours has more land resident can be found stroll- taste though,” laughed Cleary. ing about. Around the perimeter of the Chill-A-Bration is an an- tent, local restaurants and com- nual festival created for bringing munity members scooped their the community together despite prize-worthy chili into small Sty- the cold winter weather. With rofoam cups for patrons to sam- face painting, a snowboarding ple. Though many were glad to ramp, sled dogs, and a chili cook- have something warm to eat, they off, the festival aimed to provide felt the chili cook-off lost its fla- winter-themed fun for all demo- vor in the chaos of students trying graphics. to get their beers refilled. Those activities were over- “You can’t beat the combina- shadowed by the loud music and tion of beer and chili,” said Cort- commotion at the beer tent about land alumni Ross Edelman. “I 50 yards away. For $25, anyone think most students were getting of legal age could drink as much the chili in between beers because as he or she wanted and it ap- they were hungry and not really peared many in attendance want- because they wanted to determine photo by Carly Waters ed to get their money’s worth. whose chili was the best.” “In the five hours we were Adam Megivern, Executive People inside the beer tent keep warm and celebrate at the Chill-A-Bration festival last Saturday there, we went through 12 kegs, director of the Cortland down- town partnership, agreed that which each hold approximately have a bigger space where other work to create a plan that would we saw a substantial profit so we 165 to 170 beers in each of them,” proximity of the beer tent to the chili cook-off and other activities members of the community can address the overcrowding in the will be able to really build it up,” says Dan Cleary, part owner of sample beer and chili without future. says Megivern. “Next year we are the Cortland Beer Company. was unfavorable. “We got an overwhelmingly waiting in line for an unnecessary “Whatever profit we make looking to have an even better This was deemed a success amount of time.” we put right back into hosting Chill-A-Bration.” from the local brewery that just positive response from the col- lege population, but we want to Organizers said they would the event the next year. This year Life Without ED Women of Color

Jenni Schaefer discusses tling “Ed” from the young age Wellness Wednesday and Body Club advocates for and more (vice president), Violeta Ri- of four, Schaefer decided it was Appreciation week said, “Body vera (secretary), and Dominique eating disorders and how time to get help when she started image issues and eating disorders discusses women’s Dodson (public relations ), pro- she overcame her own college. “I used to take showers are all concerns within our cul- rights and health issues vides the members with thought with my eyes closed because I ture and on our campuses. Body -provoking questions and encour- hated the way my body looked Appreciation Week, which was ages every member to participate By Hannah Connelly so much,” Schaefer admited. initiated 13 years ago, was origi- By Jessica Downer in a welcoming environment. Staff Writer From weighing herself every- nally called “Eating Disorders Copy Editor Hendricks talked about her day and closely monitoring her Awareness Week,” as part of a involvement with Women of Col- jean size and calorie intake, national awareness event. Several or throughout her college career: On Wednesday, February Jenni began the long, but not years ago, our committee decided “I’ve always been concerned 23, Jenni Schaefer shared her impossible, process of recovery. to take a more positive approach Women have fought to be with women’s health issues, but journey to overcome an eating “I slowly went from hating and focus on body appreciation. heard for many years. From as time went on, I found myself disorder. Schafer is the author my body to accepting it, then By doing this we can celebrate women’s rights to women’s concerned with women’s issues of two books about her experi- from accepting it to truly liking the people we are, just the way we health, people have pushed for in general,” said Hendricks. “I ences with an eating disorder, it, then loving it, and that’s where are. The Body Awareness Week the recognition of the concerns found myself attending Women Life Without Ed, and Goodbye I am today and I wish we could theme this year was ‘You’re of women. In the Cortland of Color meetings and after my Ed, Hello Me, as well as a singer/ all get to this place,” Schaefer Amazing Just the Way You Are.’” community, the group that ad- freshman year, I wanted to be- songwriter, and has made appear- said. She told the audience that it Students all around the vocates for women is Women come part of the executive board.” ances on Dr. Phil, Entertainment is possible to fully recover from world have the same pressure of Color which is located in the Some other members come Tonight, and has been a writer an eating disorder. She ended put on them by media, soci- Voice Office in Corey Union. to the meetings to learn more for Cosmopolitan Magazine. by telling the audience, “Recov- ety, and friends to look per- The club goes by the motto, about womanhood and how it Currently ten million females ery is about what you get, not fect all the time. Schaefer said, “Every woman is a woman of relates to them. “I attend Wom- and one million males battle ev- what you get rid of.” Schaefer “We’re told by TV shows, maga- color,” and this shows in their en of Color because I identify ery day with eating disorders is an example to everyone, and zines, and advertisements that weekly meetings. Women from with the group,” said Regina such as bulimia and anorexia. shows that no one has to struggle we’re supposed to be thinner.” all walks of life, regardless of Morgan, a senior. “During their one million more are struggling with an eating disorder forever. This idea of perfectionism is race, creed, religion, etc., join to- general meetings they have top- with a binge eating disorder. Schaefer’s presentation was where a lot of people get caught gether to have discussions. They ics that revolve around woman- Schafer chose to treat her part of Cortland’s Body Appre- up in eating disorders. Our soci- always bring a new topic of in- hood. These topics include cul- eating disorder as a relationship, ciation Week, sponsored by the ety needs to start sending out a terest to the table, ranging from ture, beauty, and health. From rather than a disease. Throughout SUNY Cortland Health Promotion new message to young people, trivial matters to life-changing attending Women of Color, I her presentation, she addressed Office, as well as many other clubs telling them that it’s ok to be situations. The executive board, have become a better, stronger, an empty chair where “Ed,” her and organizations on campus. which includes Bianca Hendricks eating disorder, sat. After bat- Cathy Smith, coordinator of See SCHAEFER, page 3 (president), Jean Nicole Long- See COLOR, page 2 2 MARCH 3, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS COLOR What’s Going On? A Reason to Give FROM COVER PAGE

Calendar of Events: March 3 - 9 Student raises money and smarter woman over the three years I’ve been a member.” for cancer research in Rivera talked about how Today: honor of cousin she became involved with the 4:30 Jeanne Shenandoah, Lindsay Speer, Cecile Lawrence and Lisa club: “Last year I was intro- p.m. Wright will be panelists for the discussion: “Women of the duced to Women of Color by the By Rachel Gleason last president, Thanisa. I loved Shale,” located in Sperry 106. Contributing Writer everything about it. Not only did I like that it advocated for 4:30 A panel will explore, “Cultural Perspectives on Plagiarism,” in women, but I also learned things p.m. Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. about womanhood and wom- The St. Baldrick’s Foundation en’s issues that I didn’t know.” is a volunteer-driven charity One of the club’s main events Friday: committed to funding the most during the school year is the promising research to find cures Women of Color is Annual Breast 11 p.m. CSA will be hosting “Old School Bash” in Corey Union Exhibition for childhood cancers and give Cancer Walk. Khalia Brown, survivors a long and healthy life. sophomore, talked about her ex- Lounge. St. Baldrick’s is made up photo provided by Rachel Gleason perience at the breast cancer walk: of different teams who come “I enjoyed the Women of Color’s together on a set date to support Cancer victim Craig Rienhardt Annual Breast Cancer Walk. We Saturday: cancer research. They do this wore shirts that had a picture of by raising money as either a we were going to convince him Wonder Woman on it with the 1 p.m. Cheer on Cortland Men’s Lacross team against Union. volunteer or a shavee. Each team to run the 15k at the Boilermaker pink breast cancer ribbon on the is made up of a mixture of both, this year. Now we are running side. We also said chants to raise but in order to participate, each the races in honor of him. breast cancer awareness. After Sunday: team member must raise money. Because of the cancer, Craig the walk we had brunch and dis- This year’s St. Baldrick’s did not have a lot of energy, and cussed what breast cancer is, who 10 a.m. - The Spring Home and Garden Show to benefit Habitat for event is being held on March 27 most days did not leave his house. it affects, and important informa- 4 p.m. Humanity at TC3. in Syracuse. I signed up for this With everyone encouraging him to tion about how to prevent it. This year’s event because of my cousin, stay strong, and with the support event gave me a chance to bond Craig. I am a member of the from his family and friends, Craig with the members of the club.” Monday: Craig Rienhardt Crusaders team. tried to fight. Unfortunately, Some of the upcoming events At the beginning of last Craig was unable to fight for that Women of Color will partici- 7:30 Spectrum will have a discussion titled “Youth and Suicide,” in December, my cousin was much longer; on January 12, pate in are the International Wom- p.m. Corey Union Function Room. diagnosed with stomach cancer. 2011, Craig lost his fight with an’s Day on March 3 and the Cel- His form of cancer was incurable cancer. Craig had just turned 17 ebration of Women on March 26. and unresponsive to chemotherapy exactly one month before and was For International Woman’s Day or radiation therapy. The a junior in high school. they will collaborate with the Pan- Tuesday: cancer came on suddenly and The Craig Rienhardt African Student Association to you could see the changes as Crusaders has a team goal to raise discuss cultural practices that per- 5 p.m. Barbara G. Hoffman, Director of the Visual Anthropology Center the cancer took over his body. $10,000 and I have a personal tain to women all over the world. Craig was a smart, active, goal to raise at least $1,000. I At the Celebration of Women at Cleveland State University, will present a Gallery Talk titled adventurous teenager who was want to raise money for research “The Making of an ‘Artiste:’ Nakunte Diarra’s Signature Bogolan- event, women who have gone always doing something with so they can find a cure for this above and beyond in the Cortland fini Design” in the Dowd Gallery. friends or family. He was always form of cancer. In the end I want campus are celebrated for their outside, either working or hanging to know that I made a small achievements and hard work. 8 p.m. SAB Coffeehouse in Corey Union Function Room. out. He loved sports, mainly impact on research, and that I can Women of Color is open to any and basketball and soccer, and he also help give children and teeneagers, all who want to learn more about loved going to the gym to work like my cousin, the chance woman or more about themselves. Wednesday out. The winter before he was to beat the odds and survive. “Don’t be intimidated to 11 a.m. Wellness Wednesday will have a table display titled, “Safe diagnosed, I had taught Craig how Donations are greatly come to our meetings,” said Ri- Spring Break” on the first floor of Corey Union. to snowboard. He loved it so much appreciated! To donate, fill out vera. “Though we are different, that we were planning on taking the donation form and mail it we are all women that deal with another family trip out to Utah. in, or go to www.stbaldricks. similar issues. In order to be un- 5 p.m. Women’s History Month program “Our Health, Our Lives” in Craig was willing to do or try org and type in “Craig Reinhardt derstood, you must educate your- Corey Union Exhibition Lounge. anything if someone asked him Crusaders” in the search engine. self. Once you educate yourself, to. He didn’t particularly love Then go to “team members” and together we can create allies to running, but he participated in donate. If you know of anyone help our community.” Women of road races with my brother and who would like to donate, it Color meets in the Corey Union me. He ran Paige’s Butterfly Run, would also be greatly appreciated! VOICE Office Thursdays at 6 p.m. Do you want to get the Boilermaker, and the Warrior All donations must be in before Dash. We all signed up for the March 27. All the money raised involved on campus, meet new Warrior Dash for this August and stays locally in the Syracuse area. people and have your voice heard? Professor Performance Join The Dragon Chronicle! Professor performs Meetings are held every Mon- music composed by fa- day at 9:30 p.m. in Corey 111. mous black musicians

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41 upper Clayton Ave. Members of the community were serenaded by the musical compositions of various famous Pictures available at black musicians of classical mu- sic on February 23 in the Jacobus cortlandstudenthousing.com Lounge. Some of those musicians were Aaron Copland, James P. Johnson, and William Grant Still. Student Housing for Their music was performed by Edward Moore (pianist and as- sociate professor of music) with photo by Adam Dejesus Gonzalez 2-6 Students the assistance of Anne Shelly (so- Moore speaks to an audience member by a piano in Jacobus Lounge prano) and Lois Pfister (violinist). Walking Distance to During the pieces of Co- ent was accompanied by Pfis- Moore is a Florida native pland and Still, many faculty ter’s violin and Shelly’s voice. and holds a master of fine arts members and students swayed “The purpose of the concert degree in music from the Uni- Campus to the mystical beats as Moore’s was to reintroduce the campus to versity of Florida. Moore has fingers flowed flawlessly over other genres of African American performed in various states Call 607-842-6269 the piano keys. During some of music other than rap and R&B,” across the country, such as Flor- the compositions, Moore’s tal- Moore said after the concert. ida, Michigan, and Mississippi. NEWS The Dragon Chronicle mARCH 3, 2011 3 Women in the Workplace Professor Profile

Professor discusses have started to expand in subur- to their travel time to work: con- Professor, author, and ply states, “It answers the ques- troubles faced by ban areas, which then increases venient, compensatory, compro- musician, Dr. Fitz-Gib- tion: How shall we live?” He the amount of travel time for in- mised, and constrained. Whites continues on by saying, “I like working black women ner city community members. generally fall into the convenient bon’s many talents exploring the issues in ethics. This has made it difficult for and compensatory travel times. There are no clear-cut answers.” people to get out of the city and The convenient category is de- In 1995, Fitz-Gibbon moved By Adam Dejesus Gonzalez get to new jobs. Anumonwo pri- scribed as having favorable com- By Brittani Sahm Staff Writer Staff Writer to the U.S. He had visited many marily examined Buffalo, Miami, mutes because they are close to times before deciding to actu- and Detroit for her presentation. home and do not have to pay much ally make it permanent, but the Anumonwo also touched on for gas. Compensatory means Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon is British culture was very dif- Ibipo Johnson-Anumonwo, the topic of suburban segrega- that travel times are a little longer going on his 11th year as a profes- ferent than here. “We decided a geology professor, presented a tion. She argues that blacks and but the reward for traveling this sor in the philosophy department to just give it a go,” said Fitz- lecture on the inequalities of gen- whites don’t tend to live well distance is a higher paying job. at Cortland. Before deciding to Gibbon about the move. He der and the amount of time people together, and blacks still receive Blacks often fall into the com- become a Social Ethicist, Fitz- and his wife still make time ev- spend commuting to work. Using various forms of discrimina- promised and constrained catego- Gibbon lived a very different life ery summer to visit his family. the United States census of 2000, tion. Many jobs are springing ries. The compromised category than most because he grew up and Since moving to the states, (the 2010 census has yet to be up in the suburbs, which can basically means that better op- attended college in Great Britain. Fitz-Gibbon has learned a lot as a published), Anumonwo argues make it very difficult for people portunities have presented them- This difference makes him both professor: “I learn new things ev- that women of color spend more to commute. Members of the in- selves to the commuters but due interesting and unique for the ery day from the students. Just by time traveling to low-paying jobs ner city community spend six to personal issues, such as family students sitting in his classroom. talking with them and being with as opposed to white women who minutes longer traveling than or travel time, they are unable to As soon as you walk into them, I am learning from them.” travel less to higher paying jobs. white women in the suburbs. take the job. It also means that the Fitz-Gibbon’s classroom you are He says he’s always meeting in- “60-90% of all commuters “White women tend to be income they receive isn’t substan- greeted with a random playlist of teresting people, and this lets spend an average of 5-25 min- in professional positions, while tial enough based on the amount music. Students go from hearing him talk about interesting topics. utes a day [by car]. The remain- black women tend to be in ser- of time they spend traveling. songs by Chumbawamba, Lean “Love is my very favorite top- ing percentage takes around vice jobs,” said Anumonwo. The constrained category Wit It, and the Rolling Stones. ic,” said Fitz-Gibbon when asked 32 minutes by public trans- “Black women tend to is the worst to be in as commut- When class begins, he leads a what he enjoyed talking about portation,” said Anumonwo. live in homes with more chil- ers spend more time traveling quick meditation session to clear most in ethics. “How could you “Only 1.8% of white women dren, yet white women tend to to a very low paying job. They the minds of the students, allow- think that love is not brilliant?” use public transportation, but 16% live in homes with higher in- spend more money traveling ing for more efficient discussions. Fitz-Gibbon takes such an of black women use public trans- comes,” Anumonwo argued. than they earn. This is obviously “Music is very important interest in love, his latest book portation, while 6% of Hispanic Anumonwo describes four detrimental to their families as to me,” says Fitz-Gibbon. As a (in progress) is titled, “Love is a women use public transportation.” categories that all members of well as their financial well being. child, he lived just 25 miles from Guide to Moralism.” He has writ- There are many jobs that the work force fall into in regards where the Beatles first performed. ten six other books on many topics He began playing the guitar at involving ethics and spirituality. age 16, and now also plays a On top of being a profes- ukulele that he made himself. sor, an author, and a musician, The class was recently enter- Fitz-Gibbon is also an instruc- tained by Fitz-Gibbon’s musical tor in Tai Chi for Cortland. talent with a sample of his ukulele With all of this involvement, playing to start one class. The song it is no wonder students love to selection was chosen by the stu- take his philosophy classes. He Celebration of Women dents: a love song involving cats. engages students from the be- Before teaching, Fitz-Gib- ginning, helping them change bon was a banker for six years, their thinking about life and and then a minister for 19 years. what the world brings to them. Nominations are now and record breaking capabilities. As a professor, Fitz-Gibbon We are seeking nominations He went to four different uni- being accepted to recog- versities in Great Britain, the does not want to be an “inspira- of faculty, staff, and community tion” or someone the students members in a variety of other cat- most recent being New Castle, nize outstanding women where he received his Ph.D. look up to; he enjoys learn- egories as well. Those holding a ing more from them and what high administrative position (i.e. in Social Ethics, and which By Women of Color led him to teach at Cortland. new students will bring to his chair of their department), be- life as semesters begin again. Contributing Writers ing part of an all female staff, Fitz-Gibbon first became in- going above and beyond “the terested in ethics in 1987. When call of duty” and making the asked “Why ethics?” he sim- Cortland experience a memo- The 5th annual “Celebra- rable one (i.e. secretaries, ASC tion for who they really are, just tion of Women” is a ceremony staff). Professors who genuinely as they are. We hope that rather to honor the women of Cortland care about their students and SCHAEFER than striving to be like the me- and the Cortland community make sure their students leave dia images with which we are for their outstanding endeavors. their class knowledgeable about FROM COVER PAGE bombarded every day, individu- Any female student, faculty their subject are also included. als will take away a renewed member, staff, or community You are not limited to these sense of self-appreciation.” member can be nominated. We examples; these are just some who you are and look the way Jenni Schaefer and her life are looking for student nomina- characteristics of the women you do. Cathy Smith hopes that lessons inspire everyone, not only tions in a variety of categories – who were honored last year. “students will take away a sense those with eating disorders, to let high academic achievement, ex- and return it by March 4, 2011. of contentment, confidence, ap- go of what you don’t like about If you know any student, fac- There is no limit to the num- traordinary campus involvement, ulty, staff, or community mem- preciation and pride in who they yourself and start to, as Schaefer and outstanding athletic abilities. ber of women you can nominate. are as individuals -- an apprecia- puts it, “fall in love with life.” ber that should be recognized If you have any questions, We also honor teams or at this event, please feel free clubs for their accomplishments please feel free to email us at: to fill out the nomination form [email protected] Looking for Leaders

Applications are being ac- House must go to three confer- tives to living in the Leadership ences, take a three credit course House such as a full kitchen, cepted for the Judson H. on basic leadership, go to leader- dining room, living room, free Taylor Leadership House ship seminars, and attend campus laundry, a large flat screen t.v., events. In particular, the required and an easy route to classes, as conferences are: the Raquette well as accessible parking space. By Jonathan Rodriguez Lake Student Leadership Retreat, Students will be provided with a Staff Photographer the Multicultural Life Leader- single room and will be charged ship Retreat, and the “Fire it up: the same amount as a designed Lead the Way to Change” Com- single on campus. One other ben- munity Leaders Conference. efit of living in the Leadership The Judson H. Taylor Lead- The three credit course will house is the $400 stipend given ership House provides a liv- focus on the topics of leader- each year ($200 a semester). ing and learning experience to ship, civic engagement, phi- Applications are available on Cortland students. This fall, 11 lanthropy, and non-profit -or the Residence Life and Housing students will get the opportuni- ganizations in America. Other website, or can be picked up at ty to apply and be a part of the leadership developments would the Residence Life and Housing Leadership House experience. be attending five different office in Van Hoesen room B-33 What’s the catch? Students campus activities or events. and are due as soon as possible. who live in the Leadership There are many great incen- Have something to say and want your voice to be heard by the campus community? Then speak up and e-mail your thoughts to Opinions [email protected]. Our View Get the Frack outta Here NYPIRG is helping raise legislative victories such as the greenhouse gas emissions, along Bigger Better Bottle Bill, which with concerns of hydrofracking awareness and opposi- gives consumers 5-cent deposits contaminating the population’s We would like to thank all of our tion to Hydrofracking on non-carbonated beverages, water supply, should be more readers for picking us up every week and and has also worked to ban BPA, than enough reasons for voters reading what we have to say. Due to the By Brian Lupo a carcinogenic agent found in to speak up. Because of the Staff Writer plastics. Deepwater Horizon oil spill last approaching Spring break we will not be Cortland has a NYPIRG year, it’s never been a better time publishing issues for the next two weeks. chapter where students can to support renewable energy. Our next issue will come out March 24. On Sunday, February 20 I volunteer on these efforts. It’s clear that by telling our Everyone enjoy your break and come attended a debate on campus on This chapter allows students politicians to switch to energy back to Cortland eager to participate in the issue of hydrofracking. to improve voter registration, sources such as solar and wind For those who are unaware benefit the environment, and power, we can prevent more the Dragon Chronicle. If you have pictures of what hydrofracking is, it’s a work for social justice. damage to the environment and and stories from your Spring Break travels, process of extracting natural gas I first got involved with also reduce public health risks. send them into us. If you have an opinion from shale formations. Although NYPIRG this summer working NYPIRG consistently to share, address it to us as a “letter to the this natural gas is extremely through their Summer Outreach strives to reduce greenhouse editor.” beneficial for energy companies, program. This job included door- gas emissions by supporting the this process has caused irreparable to-door canvassing, in which growth of renewable energy. This is a comprehensive paper designed damage to water supplies across I informed constituents of the By encouraging politicians to for the entire campus, and we encourage the country. advantages of renewable energy pass legislation that is practical our readers to become contributors. As a concerned citizen of and how they can support a new and necessary for the environment Meanwhile, check out our new website: New York, I was thrilled to find energy policy, not just for New and public health, our economy studentweb.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle. out that the state has recently put a York, but also for the rest of the will see the boost it needs through moratorium on proposed drilling nation. the creation of stable and clean Here you will find all of our issues in our until more research is done. By receiving support at the energy jobs. This is something updated archive. One of the groups behind door, NYPIRG effectively shows everyone can agree with. the moratorium is the New York politicians which issues are most It is imperative for students Public Interest Research Group, important for New Yorkers. to be informed on these issues. better known as NYPIRG. Right now it is crucial for NYPIRG chapter meetings are at NYPIRG is New York’s students to get involved with 6 p.m. on Monday nights at Corey largest and most effective issues regarding the environment. Union. consumer and environmental Our lawmakers have failed By getting involved, students advocacy organization. to adequately meet the needs of at Cortland are able to work For 38 years, NYPIRG environmental legislation. against the special interests and has been a non-profit, student- The damage to our fight for the public interest. run organization that has had atmosphere due to high levels of Poor Professors Can You Hear Me 138 Years of Tradition Cortland’s curriculum first day of class and said that he did not know how to teach class. Editor-in-Chief: forces students into un- It was a good joke, but Dan Harding desirable classes not when he continued to use Now? [email protected] it for the next ten weeks as he By Eric Feuer simultaneously taught us nothing Apple expands horizon News Editor: Opinions Editor: Staff Writer and stroked his ego like a pet cat. and makes deal with Becky Greenland Matt Ianno Whether or not the class is [email protected] [email protected] actually important or useful is Verizon I have a bone to pick with besides the point; if I’m going you, Cortland. It’s my personal to show up two or three times a Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: opinion that you owe me money By Nathan Bell week, I want to learn something. Staff Writer Tiffany Lewars Tyrone Heppard (not to mention time) for the hours Don’t waste my time and money. [email protected] [email protected] spent sitting in classes where I To make matters worse, learned absolutely nothing. teacher X insisted that he was Unfortunately, some of these The beloved digital device, Photo Editor: Webmaster: teaching us valuable information. known as the iPhone 4, has finally Jonathan Rodriguez TBA classes were required for my In his mind, any student that fell major, and I can honestly say they come to the nation’s most popular [email protected] TBA’s email under his misguided tutelage was mobile carrier, and not a moment did nothing to help me become worthy of a job on Wall Street or Copy Editors: more of a communications too soon. Washington. Many will agree that the Cara Shulman professional. It didn’t help that when he The sad part is that I’m iPhone really is a complete phone. [email protected] tried to be funny, he just made It can do it all: text, FaceTime Jessica Downer probably not alone in feeling it worse. However, nothing he this way. I’m not going to get mobile chat, and e-mail, and it has [email protected] did could compare to what he internet capabilities, gaming, and into doing away with general said with three weeks left in the education classes, that’s a music. It’s everything that anyone SGA Representative: semester. desires in a mobile device. Tyrone Heppard discussion for another day, but if In between one of his many we are paying for an education, The old problem was that [email protected] pointless ramblings, teacher X this immaculate device was only we should be given one. said this regarding his class: “If At the very least teach us offered by a mobile carrier that Business Manager: you haven’t learned about the has been under constant scrutiny. something; don’t just make us sit banks, then you haven’t learned Please contact [email protected] there for fourteen weeks bored What kind of scrutiny? about class at all.” Well, let’s start with the fact that out of our minds. Or, when we Here we were, three weeks Staff Writers and Photographers: show up to your office hours, act everyone hates AT&T, right? from the end of the semester, and The customer service is terrible, Hannah Connelly, Adam Gonzalez, Samantha Ficken, Jessica like you are glad we’re showing we hadn’t learned a thing about Downer, Steven Cuce, Kevin McDonnell, Justin Ritzel, Teddy an effort. and the reception is often non- the banks (we never did). And existent. Montalvo, Nathan Vaji, Mark Nader, Mike Kasel, Melissa Kane, I’ve had the unfortunate here I am again this semester, Brittani Sahm, Sam Dutkowsky, Jay Distefano, Brian Lupo, experience of taking two classes The only thing that AT&T stuck in the hell I call class with ever got right was carrying the Megan O’Brien, Kimberly Massaro, Christina D’Agostino, Sarah under teacher X, who has yet to teacher X, again. McCannon, Chris Oullette, Todd Curtis, Matt Tyoe, Justin Atkin- impart anything on me besides a iPhone exclusively. Unfortunately I want to like him, but how for them, they don’t even have son, Steve Hernandez, Molly Fogarty, Giovanni Diomede, Tony headache. can I when he fails at his job Nguyen, Teresa Riley, Nick Larocca, Dave Mindich. I am not lying when I say that that going for them anymore. every day? I am currently sitting AT&T’s top competitor, every class consists of teacher X through class twice a week, Flag & Stamp Designer: Faculty Adviser: rambling and raving about how Verizon, has stolen the secret Antonio Mancilla Scott Rapp learning about the same concepts recipe: the iPhone. Yet, if the great of a teacher he is and how I did in middle and high school. [email protected] [email protected] important what he is teaching is iPhone for Verizon is a match Once again, teacher X succeeds made in heaven, why hasn’t it to us as not only as students, but at failing. human beings as well. made more of a splash? I don’t want to blame Cortland Recent market analysis has For the safety of this teacher, for this, but I have to. They hire The Dragon Chronicle Newsroom: (607) 753-2803 I will keep his or her name a showed that Verizon’s iPhone 4 111 Corey Union Fax: (607)753-2805 these professors and they allow sales have been much lower than secret, but if you know who I’m them to remain here. The sad part Cortland, NY 13045 E-mail: [email protected] talking about, you probably feel expected. is that once a professor has tenure This is due primarily to the Website: http://web.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle my pain. I knew I was in for trouble See PROFESSORS , page 5 See iPHONE 4, page 5 Activities funded by SGA and MAF when teacher X showed up on the OPINIONS The Dragon Chronicle MARCH 3, 2011 5 Consider this, Cortland Possessing the power and festival,” activities at the park a great time, and I only wish I had event was supposed to feature as. Chill-A-Bration was as much passion of a chorus group, included: face painting, dog shown up earlier and immersed the chili cook-off, and instead, it for the community members as it Cortland college students shouted sledding, an improvised Greek myself fully in the experience. became centered around getting was for college students, but the traditional karaoke hits as they Peak terrain park, snow sculpting, But I showed up at 1:30, and intoxicated. vibe and atmosphere was entirely gathered under a party tent and the aforementioned attention- when I approached from Church The chili was located under college. guzzling beers. grabbing tent of beer and chili St. and walked past the octopus the tent alongside the beer kegs Cortland students and Kegs emptied, pots of consumption. snow sculpture and the Greek and across from the karaoke community members normally chili bubbled, and cold hands The event spanned from 11 Peek terrain park, I immediately machine. The tent filled up; those mesh well in this town. We share took turns passing the karaoke a.m. to 4 p.m., but by 1:30, it was noticed that there were few that filled it became drunk, and streets, bars, restaurants, and Wal- microphone. no longer a family festival; it was families at the event. the chili pots were pushed to the Mart, but sometimes something The Cortland Beer Company a college party. A couple of teenagers were in background. has to give. provided the beverages, For $25 at the entrance of the terrain park and a few adults Community members This time, the student body competitive chili cookers the the tent, you could buy an all- and children were playing with couldn’t access the chili, and the took over the event and the food, and a portable karaoke inclusive bracelet that afforded dogs, but the park was primarily chili cook-off didn’t feel like a community was forced into the machine inspired the impromptu you access to unlimited beer empty. Chill-A-Bration had cook-off at all. This transformed background with the chili. choir. The fourth annual Chill- between 11 and 4. If you showed moved entirely to the tent, and the “family event” into a I feel bad for those that a-Bration was seemingly in full up at 11, you got your money’s college kids had claimed the tent college get-together, and some missed out on their Chill-A- effect and it was only 1:30 p.m. worth; if you showed up at as theirs. community members were not Bration because of this, but I Over 100 people braved the 1:30, you were alone with your So, why is this an issue? too thrilled by it. don’t believe the student body did cold this past Saturday at Court sobriety. Obviously families aren’t going So, should we blame our anything wrong. Were you there? House Park in order to celebrate Cortland students know how to spend their Chill-A-Bration student body for turning Chill- What do you think? the winter months that dominate to drink, and they know a deal under a tent clouded with drunken A-Bration into intoxication? No, much of Cortland’s calendar. when it presents itself to them, so aspirations, and obviously the because beer was provided at an This column is intended to Chill-A-Bration, an it’s no wonder that the Cortland event organizers had college affordable and continuous rate, motivate participation and feedback event started by the Cortland Beer Company went through students in mind when they and students were in no way from our readers. Please e-mail your responses in relation to this article Downtown Partnership, is twelve kegs in five hours, and that offered a drink special that lasted disrespectful throughout the day; to [email protected], designed to bring members of the drunken renditions of Queen’s the entire day. they were just having a good time. addressed as a letter to the editor. Cortland community together to most recognizable hits claimed But lost within this The whole scene just felt enjoy winter. the cold air by mid day. generalization is one major odd and appeared different from Advertised as a “family As a college student, this was aspect of the event: chili. This what the event was advertised -Matt Ianno PROFESSORS Cortland’s Lost its Culinary Curl FROM PAGE 4 Cortland needs to satisfy wrap was up to par with many a in my four years here in Cortland, sign that tells us our technology them to remain here. The sad part wrap I’ve had before (actually it it’s that that old axiom is false: fee pays for the G-25 computer is that once a professor has tenure, its students’ needs and did have a pretty gnarly tear in it’s definitely not better to have lab that hasn’t had a working there is little that can be done to bring back curly fries it, but I’ll save ASC’s inability to loved and lost curly fries. printer in over a year. remove them, except for some wrap wraps for another day). I pray for amnesia every time I’ve ignored the rumors of horrible scandal involving farm By David Mindich What was off were the fries. I despondently cover my sad budget slashing that may lead to animals and Neubig. Staff Writer They were too plain. They were excuse for a fry in the excess hot the firing of tenured teachers even Of course, not all teachers too straight. They were too sauce and blue cheese that drips though we’ve seen two tuition are like this, but there is always yellow. out of my wrap—attempting to increases in the past few years. a rotten egg to ruin the bunch. We can’t always hate on They weren’t the generously give it some sort of flavor. Cortland needs to meet us half- But just like you wouldn’t buy a Cortland. You can’t deny that spiced orange-and-brown curly It’s too painful to remember way here. They need to give us rotten egg, you shouldn’t have to the school’s education program fries I had grown so fond of how dipping used to be a back our curly fries. pay for a rotten education. has been a driving force behind over my first few semesters as a flavor enhancing luxury, not a This article is only the a large portion of Cortland’s Cortland student. requirement. I’m never more beginning. I can no longer idly hopeful applicants for years now. Now there may be a few of fully aware of the blissfulness of sit by as students are subjected to The gym’s pretty sweet, too. you out there who are wondering ignorance than as I stare at the subpar fries. iPHONE 4 But, being the way things are, if curly fries really deserve the half inch deformed fry chunks My passive-aggressive nothing seems to bring people attention they’re currently getting. that seem to be accompanying the comments to every fulltime FROM PAGE 4 together more than having That perhaps this “non-issue” few decent-looking fries I get in ASC employee that I assume is a something to complain about. isn’t actually news-worthy. And a batch at an ever increasing rate. manager have been shrugged off you may be right, but I’m not I once got a curly fry that was for too long. Until Hilltop gets getting a whole lot of bad press. So, it’s for the sake of student Consequently, HTC and Samsung solidarity that I bring up this topic: getting paid, and real journalism close to two feet long. A two foot their act together, I will not order is hard. I can, however, almost curly fry. It might actually be the another buffalo chicken wrap. smart phones continue to sell It’s been almost two years since well, and at higher rates than the Cortland began disappointing me effortlessly talk about curly coolest thing that’s ever happened Should any of you out there fries—those little orange springs to me. feel as strongly as I do about Verizon iPhone. on an almost daily basis with what Consumer reports recently I can only describe as the school’s of highly caloric deliciousness— It’s been almost two years Hilltop’s current fry situation, for hours. I don’t even have to put since Hilltop fell from fried feel free to join in on the boycott. reported that the iPhone 4 has most glaring fault in managerial a problem which can cause the decision making. jeans on. potato glory, and it hasn’t gotten For it’s only through acting And, besides, I feel as though any easier. And what’s worse is, I together that we’ll ever really get phone to drop calls or be unable to As I walked to the counter make calls in weak signal areas. in Hilltop to pay for my buffalo the very fact that this “non-issue” don’t know why. anything done. Until then, it’s has been plaguing the school for How much is Cortland your move, Cortland. This isn’t a new issue for the chicken wrap, a true favorite iPhone. Remember when you had among many of Cortland’s almost two years now very much possibly saving on fries? I didn’t makes it an issue in and of itself. complain when I was crammed to hold the iPhone a very specific students, I couldn’t help but way to make calls? notice something was amiss. I envy this year’s freshmen, into a triple freshman year. I for if there’s anything I’ve learned laugh it off every time I read the It’s the same issue all over It’s wasn’t the wrap; no, the again. The natural way that most people hold their iPhone can cause the antennae area to be covered, creating all sorts of issues with reception. Carmelo Joins Knicks; NBA Changing The issues will be resolved, of course. Every phone carrier experiences preliminary issues The NBA is becoming a Renaldo Balkman were sent to appearances in recent years. Association? Is the league with a debut phone. the big apple. Lebron James’ big announcement becoming star driven? Of course What’s concerning is the fact star-driven league; small The New Jersey Nets made involving him “taking his talents it is. It has been for years and now that it’s anyone’s guess as to how market teams suffering headlines as well by trading for to South Beach” to join Chris there are just more star athletes to long it can take to correct the Utah Jazz point guard Deron Bosh and Dwayne Wade seemed go around. issues. We may even have to wait Williams, who many say is the to have scared other teams into Teams will be better, until the summer for the iPhone 5. By Nick Larocca Either way, I’m predicting Staff Writer best point guard in the NBA. believing their success depends therefore making the games The Jazz received Devin Harris, on big name athletes. more competitive, resulting in a more iPhone sightings on campus. rookie Derrick Favors, and two It has become clear that in the larger fan base. This is what all These things are simply too good The NBA trade deadline draft picks from the Nets. modern NBA, teams will have professional sports want. to pass up, especially in an area concluded February 24. It was Williams is a free agent in to dish out big dough to acquire You could say that this will where Verizon offers exceptional a busy deadline, with the New 2012 and will most likely leave championship caliber teams. bankrupt other teams that don’t coverage. York Knickerbockers taking the Nets, unless the Nets acquire The New York Knicks have have the payroll for multiple Let’s be honest: we’re center stage by acquiring NBA more talent to persuade Williams only confirmed this notion with superstars. college students and cell phones star Carmelo Anthony from the to stay with the franchise and the signing of Anthony, who is You could also say that there dictate our lives. I’m just hoping Denver Nuggets. build a winner. no stranger to New York, having are already too many dreadful that Verizon can straighten out The Nuggets received For the last couple of years, played his freshman year of teams out there that haven’t been the kinks, because I’d rather be Wilson Chandler, Raymond NBA analysts have been talking college at Syracuse University competitive in years and that these dictated by a glamorous iPhone Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey about franchises needing multiple under hall of fame coach Jim blockbuster trades could finally than a worthless flip-phone. Mozgov, and the Knicks 2014 stars to make it in the league. Boeheim. Anthony led the Orange get rid of these underachieving first-round draft pick. The Boston Celtics have to a National Championship in franchises. It will be interesting Along with Anthony, four stars, and their success can’t 2003 (his only season). to see if these trades pay off. I’ll Chauncey Billups, Shelden be denied, as evidence of their So what does this really definitely be watching, and this is Williams, Anthony Carter and handful of NBA championship mean for the National Basketball just what the NBA wants. 6 March 3, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle OPINIONS Interested in writing TV, music, movie, concert, restaurant, book reviews and more? Write for the Lifestyles section! For more information, e-mail Lifestyles [email protected]. Lifestyles of the Weird and Shameless Showtime’s comedy siblings and her father, she has up with. her hands full on a daily basis. The second series “Shameless” keeps She has a hard time finding a bal- youngest is Carl viewers wanting more ance between doing things for (Ethan Cutkosky). herself and for her family. She is He is a wild child By Matt Tyoe a selfless individual who is easy that is more than the Staff Writer to love for anyone watching, es- elementary schools pecially the guys. can handle. He gets REVIEW Fiona gets into an early rela- into trouble in school tionship with Steve (Justin Cha- and is on the verge “Shameless” is the new dra- twin), although she has a hard of being expelled matic comedy series on Show- time giving him time. This is a and is required to time. The series debuted on Janu- fight that plays out over and over bring his parents in ary 9, 2011 and has continued on again. Steve wants her to have a for a conference but a weekly basis. By simply look- good time and do things for her- his drunken father ing at the cast of the show, you self, but Fiona has a hard time do- refuses to attend the know you are in for a treat. ing so. meeting. The basic premise of the The next oldest is Philip The youngest is show is about the Chicago-based “Lip” Gallagher (Jeremy Allen a two-year old baby impoverished Gallagher family, White). Lip is basically a genius. named Liam. He is a which consists of a drunken Frank He finds ways to use his book racially mixed baby, Gallagher (William H. Macy) as smarts to his advantage. Lip does with more African- the father, and his six kids. school work and takes the SATs American traits than Frank basically blacks out for people in order to earn an in- anything else. Al- every night, waking up in differ- come. As with any of the charac- though it is obvious ent places. He is as far from a fa- ters, he just does whatever he can that the baby is not ther figure imaginable, but there to try to keep his family afloat. Frank’s, the family is an uncanny response to laugh Ian Gallagher (Cameron takes care of him like at his antics. Monaghan) is the next oldest he is their own. Frank makes the show dra- brother. He is a go-getter. He There is also an matic, but he also keeps it light. takes part in the ROTC program interracial couple He is simply about having a good at school and works in a corner that lives next door time. The mother of the children store on the block. He becomes to the Gallagher’s is out of the picture we assume very close friends with the Mus- that is basically a part she got fed up with Frank and ran lim shop owner Kash (Pej Vah- of the family. Kevin photo provided by smallscreenscoop.com away. dat). Their relationship is defi- tends to the bar that His oldest daughter, Fiona nitely one to look into as the show Frank goes to on a Showtime’s “Shameless” cast displays their dysfunctional and loving family life (Emmy Rossum), is the brains of progresses. daily basis. Veronica the family. She keeps herself busy The next youngest is Frank’s is Fiona’s best friend However, if you have Show- into the lives of these characters. by practically raising all of the daughter Debbie (Emma Ken- and she helps the family out in time, all of the episodes are on The extensive situations that they kids, as well as keeping up with ney). She is about 9 years old, many ways. demand. I ended up watching the find themselves in makes for a the house, and trying to manage a but is wise beyond her years. She More characters come into first five in one sitting; it isad- riveting show that you won’t new relationship. is one of the most cunning in the play as the episodes go on. The dicting. want to turn away from. With all of the antics of her family and always surprises the series is currently eight episodes It is easy to get wrapped up viewer with the ideas she comes in, with four left. Pixar Family Colors the Big Screen Gospel Cultural Celebration Pixar Animation Studios uses dedication and love Gospel choir’s cultural Child,” a spiritual. Though the words repeat throughout the song, to animate their films celebration kept audi- the passionate way that Brown By Ryan O’Callaghan ence inspired sang it resonated with many of Staff Writer the audience members. By Jessica Downer Dorothy Thomas performed Copy Editor an embellished rendition of “Col- There was a glimmer of hope ors of Wind” from the Disney inside of me that said maybe, just movie “Pocahontas.” maybe, “Toy Story 3” would take The Cortland Gospel Choir Next to perform was Cort- home the Oscar for best picture. I hosted their annual cultural cel- land A Capella, whose voices per- knew that it was hardly possible, ebration on Sunday, February formed an array of musical styles. but wouldn’t it have been awe- 27. The celebration also featured Their first song, the popular some? Cortland A Capella , Africana spirtual “Wade in the Water,” was “Toy Story” made history photo provided by filmofilia.com Dance Troupe, and Salsa Danc- carried well by the group’s voic- as the first computer animated ers. es. Their next song was “Killing feature film to win an Oscar. “Toy Story 3” makes animation history with awards and grossings Many of the performers ex- me Softly,” popularized by The Wouldn’t it have been nice,15 pressed their excitement about Fugees. The song was sang by years later, for “Toy Story 3” to film work? they could see how things really the celebration, including Mara- the girls, whose harmonies were be the first animated film to take “Pixar is its people,” says looked from a bug’s point of view. ya Ferreira, a freshman and mem- angelic. home the Oscar for Best Picture? John Lasseter, Pixar’s co-found- While working on “Cars,” ber of the gospel choir. “I’m here The group concluded their That of course did not hap- er, animator and chief creative Lasseter and a group of Pixar to praise God,” said Ferreira. “To performance with “A Life Un- pen. “The King’s Speech” took officer. employees took a road trip down me, it’s all about Him.” common” by Jewel. The way the home the Oscar. However, Pixar The Pixar Animation Studios, Historic Route 66. For “Rata- Dr. Ibipo Johnston-Anumon- group combined solos, duos, and need not hang their heads in located in Emeryville, California, touille,” Brad Bird (director) and wo gave an introduction on the trios was really dynamic. shame. “Toy Story 3” left that holds all of the Pixar employees the crew working on the film went diversity of the groups perform- The first dance performance night with two wins: Best Ani- under one roof in hopes of “un- to France to study the architecture ing and the impact that the Gos- of the afternoon was the Africana mated Feature Film and Best planned collaboration.” and sample the foods. pel Choir has made on the SUNY Dance Troupe directed by Yomee Original Song for Randy New- What they learned through For “Toy Story 3,” Pixar set Cortland community. Lee. The troupe combined wild man’s “We Belong Together.” work on “Toy Story 2” was that up a large pool in their foyer. They The concert started off quite dance moves to the sounds of Oscars aside, “Toy Story 3” the people work so well together. threw large “trash” into the pool, somber with the song “The Pres- drums and other percussion in- stands as the highest grossing “The important thing is not the having animators run through it ence” featuring Jason Carriero struments. film of 2010. The movie is also idea, its the people. It’s how they to help them understand how the singing the soulful solo. Before the Troupe’s second the highest grossing animated work together, who they are, that characters would function in the The choir’s next song was performance, Nikolay Karkov film of all time and the fifth high- matters more than anything else,” dump scene. “Perfect Praise,” also known as and a some dancers from the est grossing film of all time. Not says Ed Catmull, President of Pixar takes pride in the detail “How Excellent.” The solo was Pa’lante Salsa Rueda Troupe too bad. Pixar and Disney Animation. they strive for. Many of the ani- sung by Leah Horning, who’s showed off their salsa moves on Now, 15 years after their first The animated films created mators like to say, “we sand the beautiful voice was a great the Brown Auditorium Stage. success, I wonder if Pixar can do by Pixar contain insane amounts undersides of the drawers,” as a opening for the prayerful song. Their twists and turns impressed any wrong. of detail. There is a great amount joke about their over attention to Though the song was slow, it the audience which was evident Since 1995, Pixar has re- of devotion put into making the detail. picked up the mood, getting it by their “oos” and “ahhs.” leased a total of 11 feature films, films as close to perfect as pos- Pixar is devoted to making more in a celebratory state and After their performance, the all of which have been commer- sible. great films. They don’t think that having people standing on their Africana dance troupe returned to cial successes. The 12th film, The crew on one given film using computer animation will be feet. perform again this time to Samba “Cars 2,” is slated for release this spends around two years writ- enough to make a great movie. After the choir’s first set, Reggae. The moves embodied summer. ing the story and doing research Each film is artistically stunning Khalia Brown performed “Some- What is it that makes a Pixar on the film. For “A Bug’s Life,” and has a great story with heart. times I Feel Like a Motherless See CULTURAL CELEBRATION , page 8 the crew made tiny cameras so 8 MARCH 3, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle LIFESTYLES CELEBRATION FROM PAGE 7

African influences as well as Lat- in type dance moves. The Gospel Choir returned to close out the concert with “Let’s Dance” by John P. Kee. Despite not having a pianist, the power- ful voices in the choir and the direction of Robert Brown made for a phomemanal performance. Brown said, “It was an exquisite photo by Willie Grace performance. Despite not having a piano player, the choir stepped Cortland’s Gospel Choir sings a rapturous tune during celebration up.” The choir then performed a invited up to sing with the choir. Like any concert, new people new song entitled “Ride On, King At the end of the concert there are attracted to the art presented Jesus,” a spirutual which was were nothing but positive com- by the performers. Senior Tonya sung a capella. The absence of ments about the performances. Alemao, who had never been to a instruments made it clear to the “I was impressed by the tal- concert before, stated, “I had an audience the force behind the col- ents of the singers and dancers,” uplifted feeling that I’ve never lective voices. said Johnson-Anumonwo. “It was experienced before.” The singing The concert ended with the a very energentic performance, and dancing of these performers familiar songs “Faithful is Our and the mix of performances was shows the talent that comes from God” and “Oh, Happy Day” very dynamic. I am always ex- all walks of our culture as well as where audience members were cited to see new talent.” our campus. Follow Me On Twitter Twitter keeps followers the most pointless concept, and the go. Lets say your friend says if anyone wanted to know any- something utterly ridiculous, you posted and has the po- thing about you, then they should can tweet it in a second so every- tential to get you famous have just friend-requested you one else can enjoy it as well. on Facebook. However, I have Now, if none of this has made By Stephanie Disen drunk the Kool-Aid and joined you want to sign up for Twitter, Staff Writer the Twitterverse. I hope this will: You could be It is an interesting way to “Twitter famous.” Yes, there is keep people informed of what such a thing as being “Twitter Spacious 2 Bedroom One way to make everyone you are doing, if you’re into peo- famous” which can cause you to aware of what you’re doing, even ple knowing what you are doing get a book, movie, or sitcom deal. apartment though many may not care, is to every second of your life. If you do not believe me, then sign up for Twitter. It is stalking- However, that isn’t the only go and Google “Justin Halpern” made-easy, basically, if people way that Twitter can be used: who became famous due to his Fall 2011-Spring 2012 use their Twitter to talk about many people use Twitter as a way twitter. how they just woke up and they to tweet words of wisdom, funny Halpern’s Twitter is called Only $2,000 per student per cannot wait to eat their cheerios. things they have heard from their “S**t My Dad Says” where he When twitter first hit the In- friends, or a snapshot of their day. posts, yes, you have guessed it, ternet, many people did not be- Basically, things people believe s**t his dad says. Now, who semester lieve that it was going to make the their followers will find interest- would have thought such a thing big impact it has. ing. Large corporations, as well would have occurred? He just Twitter provides a way for as small businesses, use Twitter wanted a place to store things his Includes heat, people to inform stalkers, creep- to announce specials and promo- father said on random occasions. ers, friends, and others who may tional ideas. So, it goes to show that be- hotwater be interested about what is cur- The main part of Twitter that coming famous may not be such a rently happening in their lives. gets people to sign up is its mo- difficult thing to acquire. Have a and garbage At first I thought Twitter was bility. People are able to tweet on funny friend, or do you say funny things? Then get a Twitter ac- removal count. Who knows? Maybe you will be the next person to become Call 756-5951 “Twitter famous.” If becoming “Twitter fa- Steve or Leslie mous” does not appeal to you, then just join to keep in touch days. with family, friends, your favorite celebrities or to just tweet about your life. If you read this article and de- cide “OMG, wow, I need a Twit- ter!” I suggest following people such as Vinny; from Jersey shore; Kingsley, from You Tube, and Lord Voldemort, whose tweets are highly appreciated by many. Drink the Kool-Aid and join photo provided by public.navy.mil Twitter I promise you will not be Popular social network Twitter has users tweeting and following disappointed. Jon and Kate Reunited? TLC reality stars Jon and what was left of the Gosselin re- spend free time with, but who lationship dwindled away before said she even had free time? She Kate Gosselin are reunit- our very eyes. spent her time filming her hit real- ing for the love of ratings The family essentially de- ity series, Kate plus Eight, which teriorated in the blink of an eye. was re-named after Jon refused to By Christina D’Agostino Rumors of Jon having mistresses continue airing, because that was Staff Writer and other “girlfriends” surfaced; her sole source of income. meanwhile Kate was left to take In essence, the relationship After the harsh breakup from care of eight children she once of the Gosselins is incomparable the reality couple, the Gosselins, shared with him. because it has no end: there is al- viewers worldwide were left with This time became a time ways a new twist. Just when we one universal question: Is this for Kate to develop principally thought it was finally over be- break-up for good? into a single mother, who actu- tween the two, we learn that now, In June 2009, when the Gos- ally wasn’t so single. Thankfully, they may be looking to reunite. selins officially divorced, view- throughout the day she had the “They both miss each other ers everywhere wept in remorse; assistance of multiple people who terribly,” stated a close fam- now that they are no longer a duo, assisted her in aiding and tending ily friend. "Neither of them have what family will we look forward to her multiple children. to watching grow up? The answer Perhaps Kate should have to that soon became known, as attempted to find a male mate to See JON & KATE , page 9 LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle MARCH 3, 2011 9

I guess fame can really get to some people’s heads, but all in all JON & KATE there is a fairy tale ending, so we think: Jon has gotten a job install- Closure In Moscow FROM PAGE 8 ing solar panels, in order to prove Australian band Closure The release of their first EP acteristic among bands with two to Kate that he is ready to be re- “The Penance and the Patience” vocalists that don’t sing the same been really happy since their ugly sponsible again. In Moscow brings listen- was what enabled them to get lyrics. split and would love to turn back “I think us getting back to- ers back to real music signed to Equal Vision Records. Thanks to producer Kris time to the point where they were gether wouldn’t hurt next sea- They have released one stu- Crummett, the efforts of every both in love before fame took son’s ratings,” stated Jon. Then By Steve Hernandez dio album entitled “First Temple” member of the band are heard. over." again, I guess it isn’t so fairy tale Staff Writer through Equal Vision, which was It’s not often that I can listen to an after all and just is about the fame. once the home of bands such as album and be able to hear every Circa Survive and Alexisonfire. instrument and all of the back- REVIEW “First Temple” is what got ground vocals in each song. me hooked on this band. The The songs where the band’s front of the album reads “Direc- talent is really displayed are “Van- Just as there are very talented I Have a Hall Pass tions in Music by Closure In guard,” “A Night At The Spleen,” bands from England and the Unit- Moscow”. That is exactly what and “Arecibo Message.” I only Hall Pass is a must see at home because they have been ed States, there are Australian Closure In Moscow is providing buy albums I truly love, and all it married to their wives for so long. bands that should have their mu- to other bands: direction. took for me to decide that I loved comedy that will leave When their wives realize this, sic heard by everyone that likes The first thing about Closure “First Temple” was the first time I you in stitches they decide that they can save to listen to skillfully assembled In Moscow that will likely catch heard “Arecibo Message.” their marriages by granting their music. your attention is that its members I made it a goal of mine to By Justin Atkinson husbands a hall pass, meaning While their name suggests know their instruments front and meet this band once I had heard Staff Writer that their men have one week of that they are from Russia’s capi- back, top to bottom. the whole album. freedom to do whatever they want tal, Closure In Moscow is actu- Following impressive instru- When I finally got that oppor- REVIEW with no questions asked. ally from Melbourne, Victoria. mentals, The album’s opening tunity at a show in the summer of At first, Rick and Fred think They have played with Amer- song “Kissing Cousins” smoothly 2010, it was easily one of the best that this hall pass is awesome be- ican acts such as Coheed & Cam- allows the entrance of the voices experiences I’ve ever had. If you wish that your girl- cause they are having so much bria, and deserve just as much, of Christopher De Cinque and I had a chance to speak to friend or wife would give you fun being worry-free. However as if not more, recognition than the Mansur Zennelli, which work Mansur Zennelli, the band’s lead one week in which you could do the movie progresses, they realize bands they have played with. very well together, a rare char- guitarist. whatever you want with whoever that they are running into some We spoke long enough for you want, then “Hall Pass” is def- problems along the way. me to find out that he shared my initely a movie worth watching. They realize that being single views on the state of the music The new movie “Hall Pass” isn’t all it is cracked up to be. On industry and its similar-sounding is sweeping the country, and the contrary, the wives of the men and generic bands. those who have seen it are thank- also have some fun of their own He informed me that they ing themselves that they did; the as they also give themselves a would be hiring Rick Rubin to ones who haven’t are rushing to “hall pass.” produce their next album, which the theaters to watch it. This movie is definitely worth was great to hear because Rubin The hilarious new movie seeing in theaters versus waiting is one of the most respected pro- stars Owen Wilson, Jason Sudei- until it comes out on demand or ducers around today, and Closure kis and Christina Applegate. The on Netflix. The idea for this mov- In Moscow’s collaboration with movie is great to see with your ie is very unique and offers a lot him means they are doing some- friends or your significant other. of good messages throughout the thing right. Throughout the movie there are movie. While the band has 53,844 several scenes that will cause you This hilarious new comedy listeners on the popular music to laugh uncontrollably. Cortland hit theatres on February 25 and site last.fm, there are still a lot of junior Andy Buckley says “Hall should be on the big screen for a people across the globe that don’t Pass is one of the funniest movies while. Cortland graduate student know of the band. that I have ever seen”. Clint Devinney said “This is one If given their deserved atten- Without giving the whole of those movies that is worth see- tion, Closure In Moscow should movie away, the basic plot to ing twice.” Don’t miss out on the photo provided by flickr.com be able to single-handedly cata- the movie is friends Rick (Owen movie that is giving the nation pult Australia to the front of the Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudei- something to laugh about. 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Westchester Graduate Campus: 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase N.Y. (Located on the grounds of Purchase College) • www.liu.edu/westchester Rockland Graduate Campus: 70 Route 340 • Orangeburg, N.Y. • www.liu.edu/rockland SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle March 3, 2011 10 Curtain Falls on the Red Dragon’s Season Athletes of the Week Post-Season ends early own destiny and we truly believe that we can go Marissa Goodstein and for men’s basketball far, we just have to stay humble and take it one jarrett Gold represent team possession at a time, one game at time.” Winter said. “We believe some of Cortland’s best if we match high effort with high By Mark Nader By Ashley Wysocarski Staff Writer execution we can beat anybody in this league,” Smith added. Staff Writer Victories over SUNY The Red Dragons came with Marissa Goodstein had an Oneonta and SUNY Geneseo the effort against Buffalo State eye-popping performance for the secured the men’s basketball but were unable to execute from gymnastics team this past week. playoff SUNYAC bid, but their the get-go as the Bengals started Goodstein, Cortland’s female postseason run came to a quick the game on a 12-0 run over the Athlete of the Week, pushed halt as they lost their first round first four minutes. Cortland’s limits with her vault routine, and game to Buffalo State, 75-56 deficit extended to 17 as the wrote her name in history. The 81-59 romp against the Red Dragons trailed 25-8 with On February 19, the Red rival Red Dragons of SUNY 8:17 left in the first half. While Oneonta was a shocker from Dragons traveled to Ithaca for Buffalo State found ways to Ithaca College’s Harriet Marranca the beginning. Cortland, who convert on many possessions the dropped the first battle between Invitational. Goodstein came into same was not true for the seventh the meet having scored at least a the foes used hot shooting and seeded Red Dragons squad that stymie defensive to get out to 9.70 on the vault the previous two shot 25% from the field in the first weeks. Goodstein came in first an early 20 point lead. Cortland half including 0-9 from beyond went 19-30 from the floor to begin for her impeccable routine, with a the game including an impressive the arc. score of 9.775. That score became 6-8 showing from behind the arc. Like they have done all Goodstein’s career high, and set Freshman John Connolly scored season, Cortland showed her a school record. the first five points for Cortland, resiliency. Down 39-16 just more The following week, at the who never trailed throughout than two minutes into the second meet against Ithaca College, the game. Up 10-4 in the early half, Cortland mounted a rally to Goodstein would again score high going, sophomore Jeremy Smith make things interesting. The Red with a 9.725, giving her another trained a pair of threes to extend Dragons scored 14 of the game's Cortland’s lead to 16-4. first-place finish in the event. next 15 points, including seven Cortland won the meet against Defensively, Cortland forced photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com points by Smith, and were down Oneonta’s center, Derek Hahn, to the rival school with an overall only 40-30 with 14:56 remaining. score of 187.425 to 186.325. beat them. Hahn would get his Jesse Winter didn’t commit a single turnover while playing Oneonta But it wasn’t meant to be, as the share as he would finish with 13 This past weekend, against Bengals never let their lead slip nationally second ranked points and 15 rebounds, but the in the victory with Winter, Smith, 5:41 remaining gave Cortland a below double digits. rest of the starting lineup was Connolly and Harrison Hefele all 55-49 advantage. Geneseo cut Brockport, Goodstein fought her held to 20 points collectively. Cortland was within 10 way to the top once again, tying finishing in double figures. the deficit to three at 55-52 on a points multiples times, the last Cortland led 45-25 at half time Cortland clinched a playoff Mike Hoy three with 4:34 left, for third with a score of 9.575. Not and continued to lead by 20 coming with 7:45 left, as the to leave her floor exercise routine spot in Friday’s 68-58 win but Cortland scored the next 10 trailed 55-45. plus throughout the second half. over SUNY Geneseo. Kevin points, seven by McMahon, to behind, Goodstein set her career “Down the stretch I feel our McMahon had his career high put the game out of reach. Jake Simmons then scored high for the event with a score of team has been really starting to with 19 points and 13 rebounds “Everyone has received five consecutive points giving the 9.415. The SUNYAC rivals had come together and play the best while Dan Sternkopf had a Red their roles,” especially our big Bengals a comfortable 15 point a nail-biter of a meet, with the basketball of the season at the Dragon single-game record of men Dan [Sternkopf] and Kevin lead. final score less than a point apart: right time,” said sophomore Jesse nine blocks. Cortland led 30-22 [McMahon], who have been The Red Dragons were down Winter. Cortland won 187.725-186.925. with 3:45 left in the first half, but playing great basketball as of 13 with three minutes to go before On the men’s side, Jarret Winter finished with 18 Geneseo finished the half strong late,” said Smith. the victors closed the game with points and seven assists while on a 9-2 run and trailed by only We are definitely playing Gold of the hockey team was seven straight points. Winter, this week’s standout, male Red not committing a single turnover. one, 32-31, at halftime. The our best basketball right now Smith and Hefele all finished in Turnovers are a category that Knights would tie the game at 43- and we know it.” It is now win Dragon Athlete of the Week. Gold double digits for the Red Dragons moved his way up one of the Cortland continues to excel at. 43 with 12:36 remaining and led or go home for the Red Dragons while Simmons had a game high The Red Dragons average only most prestigious rankings lists for 49-47 after two Lamont Stokes who faced Buffalo State in a first with 22 for Buffalo State who ten turnovers a game, thanks to free throws with 8:15 remaining. round SUNYAC playoff game Cortland during a weekend that great ball handling from Winter, The Red Dragons regained the on Tuesday. Cortland was 0-2 has since gone on to take the saw two SUNYAC rival games. Smith and Ian Walcott. In the lead for a good 30 seconds on against the Bengals this season, SUNYAC crown. Against Geneseo on February win over Oneonta, Cortland Harrison Hefele three-pointer. most recently encountered a 70- 18th, Gold earned himself a goal; committed seven turnovers, none Sternkopf's foul-line jumper with 68 loss at Corey Gym in late versus Brockport on the next day, coming from the three guards. 6:37 left, and a Winter three- January. Cortland led that game Gold racked up another goal, as Nine Cortland players scored pointer from the left corner with by three at half. “We control our well as an assist. His achievements over the weekend moved Gold Getting the departing seniors to The team also practices at to continue their success from up the All-Time Career Points gel with the upcoming rookies the J.M. McDonald center in Fall semester and win their two Leaders for Cortland, to be tied Rugby is just one of the tasks he must homer. “The McDonald center is biggest tournaments; SUNY for seventh place. FROM PAGE 12 overcome. important for our development, Championships and the Upstate In his final season with the he has never actually played Labar has to prepare the it is the only time we can hit to Tournament in Albany. Red Dragons, Gold amassed the game but he has experience Warriors for 5 tournaments and show the rookies how the game Anyone interested in playing 18 total points, with an even coaching. with limited time available in the flows” said team president Alex can contact Garrett through breakdown of nine goals, and Only time will tell if Labar field house he certainly has his Garrett. his Cortland email alexander. will succeed here in Cortland. worked cut out for him. The Warriors are looking [email protected] nine assists. Cortland’s SUNYAC Standouts Cohen, Winter among 111), and made 78 percent from including 41 percent (58-of-143) the foul line. In her final season from three-point range, and hit others recieve honors for as a Red Dragon, Jennifer Patten 83 percent (69-of-83) of his free their accomplishments earned All-SUNYAC honors for throws. Winter ranked third in the the second time in her four year SUNYAC in assists per game and By Mark Nader career. This year, she averaged three-point percentage, fourth in Staff Writer 11.8 points and a team-best 4.9 free throw percentage and eighth rebounds per game. She ranked in scoring. second in the SUNYAC in field For the third consecutive goal percentage at 49 year a Cortland player has been percent and ninth in named the Women’s SUNYAC scoring. In her four Player of the Year. Former seasons at Cortland, standout Jessica Laing claimed Patten scored 945 the title in 2009 and 2010 and points and grabbed it is now Brittany Cohen’s turn 499 rebounds while to be named to the prestigious the Red Dragons were award. A first year transfer from 92-22 over that period. Onondaga Community College, On the Men’s Cohen led the Red Dragons side, sophomore this season with 15.3 points point guard Jesse and 6.1 assists per game. She Winter was named also averaged 2.6 rebounds and photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com to the All-SUNYAC nearly two steals per contest. She Jesse Winter led the Red Dragons this season with an average of 15.7 points per game . second team. Winter shot 40 percent from the floor, 33 led the Red Dragons percent from three-point range Her teammates Molly Byrne scorer with 12.7 per game. She this season with 15.7 (54-of-164) and 79 percent from and Jennifer Patten were also ranked second on the team with points and 4.2 assists the foul line (102-of-130). The recognized. Byrne, also a first 4.7 rebounds per game and led per game to go along junior point guard ranked first in year transfer from OCC was the team with 2.0 steals per with 2.9 rebounds the SUNYAC in assists per game, named to the All-SUNYAC game. The shooting guard hit 49 per game. He shot 47 second in scoring and third in second team finishing the season percent of her shots, including 41 percent from the field, photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com free throw percentage. as the team’s second-leading percent beyond the arc (45-of- Brittany Cohen was named Women’s Player of the Year 11 March 3, 2010 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS Player Profile: Mike Tota SUNY Cortland junior one of the smartest students on the campus of Cortland. defines “commitment” Even after nine semesters and “dedication” of making the dean’s list, two seasons of being an All- By Jason DiStefano American, and winning a national Staff Writer championship in 2009, sky is the limit for Tota. In order to achieve greatness, Tota said, “It would mean a sacrifices must be made. Studying lot to leave Cortland with a second after four hours of lacrosse, championship because I would hitting the books, instead of really be able to put myself in an the bar, running even when the elite group of guys who have won thermometer reads below 34 multiple national championships. degrees are a few of the sacrifices This is something that I have a successful student-athlete must dreamed of doing since I started make. playing lacrosse when I was Succeeding as a student- seven years old.” athlete doesn’t come easy for To get into that “elite group” most. There is no exception is what every athlete aims for, to the rule for Cortland State, no matter what level they are at. junior Attackmen, Mike Tota. This is why some athletes opt Simply put, he defines the phrase out of playing for a middle of “student-athlete”. the road division one lacrosse Many collegiate athletes put team and come play at division their sport before their academics, three Cortland. Competing for but not Tota. After two years in the national championship on a college, he has earned accolades yearly basis is what draws such a that many couldn’t imagine in talent into the program. four years of school, on and off With Tota being a junior, the field. Growing up, it is every nothing would satisfy him kid’s dream to be an All-American more than another national and win a national championship, championship. After hitting the Tota has done both. low point of his career with a loss Tota Said, “I can attribute this to Tufts in the semi-finals last to my work ethic, dedication, and season, he is eager to compete for professionalism in the classroom photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com another national championship in and on the lacrosse field. I never Two-time All-American attackman Mike Tota has made the Dean’s List and won a national championship 2011. want anyone to work harder than What Tota is looking forward me, and I put the same dedication finds the perfect balance between for my friends and social life. I try 4.08, many would think that there to most for the upcoming season and commitment to my academics academics and lacrosse. to make each day as productive as wouldn’t be any time for athletics is winning another national as I do on the lacrosse field.” Tota said, “I try to effectively possible so that I can find time to especially at such a high level. championship. He would love A lot of athletes will focus manage my time so that I am relax and enjoy myself at the end Tota has proven all of the critics nothing more than to send the in on one aspect of their career, able to get my schoolwork and of the day.” wrong as he is one of the best seniors off with two rings on their usually their sport. For Tota, he lacrosse done, and still have time With an astonishing GPA of attackmen in division three and hand.

faces early as Andrew Pezzuto, lefty Travis Ratliff will head the down in Virginia two weekends win over 21st ranked Salisbury Zack Graczyk, Adam Smith, Matt Red Dragons rotation, which ago. University. Baseball Wild and Jeff Wiltsie will all also returns Scott Hartling, Mike Cortland lost a tough 2-0 Michael Mahay went seven FROM PAGE 12 fight for time, with Kris Gentzke Assman, and Gentzky. pitchers duel against nationally innings while striking out five expected to roam the Wallace Ratliff led Cortland in win, sixth-ranked Shenandoah and a to record the win. Panetta and hit from the right side. June, will Field grass on days that he is not nine and strikeouts, 70 for last ninth inning meltdown against Smith each had a pair of hits to have a new double-play partner on the mound. year’s team. Both Mike Mahay Bridgeport College. and runs scored. in John Adornetto, a left-handed While Coach Joe Brown will and Brendan Hourihan, who The Red Dragons were up Cortland looks to start the hitting sophomore who joins the have to see what will happen in made three starts each last season, 14-9 with two outs and no men first winning streak of the year team after playing his first season the early going with the bats, he will see an increase in innings. on in the ninth before Bridgeport as they head to Staten Island and for Division I Stony Brook. already has a rotation in place, The season has gotten off to staged a furious walk off 15- Farmingdale for three games this The outfield will see several one very similar to last year’s a sour start as the Red Dragons 14 victory. The Red Dragons weekend. team that went 40-10-1. Senior went 1-3 in a series of games salvaged the weekend with a 2-0 Big East Towers Over NCAA Competition

The Eastern Conference real question is “are these Big schedule wear down the top by the ESPN/USA Today Poll and to go through the strenuous Big stands out among Top 25 East teams good enough to win a teams in the conference to the are also #6 in the RPI. East Tournament face a tough National Championship?” point where they can’t perform as “Pittsburgh is the most turnaround with the Big East teams The last Big East team to well in the NCAA Tournament. talented team, but that doesn’t Championship Game on March win a National Championship According to ESPN’s make you the best team,” said 12 and the Opening Round of the By Nathan Vaji was Connecticut in 2004. The InsideRPI Daily, four of the DiVinney, a Syracuse fan. NCAA Tournament on March 15 Staff Writer Carmelo Anthony-led Syracuse nation’s toughest schedules This year’s season has not and 16. team won the title just a year belong to teams out of the Big been dominated by one team. Only time will tell as to how before in 2003. East. Georgetown has the toughest Ohio State, Duke, Kansas, and these teams respond. Coaches If you were to look through No Big East team has made strength of schedule (SOS) in the Texas have all lost while being will have to have a deep bench either the AP Top 25 or the it to the National Championship nation. West Virginia follows at ranked #1 in the nation. This is down the stretch to give their star ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ Poll, since Connecticut in 2004. West #3 and St. John’s comes in at #4. something that can happen during players a rest and not overwork you would see the usual Duke, Virginia represented the Big Seton Hall fell at #6, and holds an any conference tournament, them. No matter what, it will Kansas, Syracuse, and North East in the Final Four, but lost to 11-17 record. and especially the NCAA be a tough road to a National Carolina. But what one may not eventual national champion Duke Thirteen of the Big East’s 13 Tournament. Championship. recognize right away is that one- 78-57 in the semifinals. Villanova teams have a national top-50 SOS. The Big East teams that have third of the teams in the polls are and UConn both made it to the By looking at these numbers, you from the Big East. Final Four in 2009, but both lost can see that the in-conference The Big East had eight in the semifinals. regular season schedules are teams in this past week’s polls. The Big East has a lot of grueling. Not one game is easy in Pittsburgh comes in at #4 with solid teams, but no Big East team the Big East. Teams have to come a 24-3 record and a comfortable has been ranked #1 this season. out every night and play against lead in the Big East standings. Duke, Ohio State, Kansas, and a tough team, and often high- Other teams in the Top 25 include Texas have all held the top spot. ranked. Notre Dame, Georgetown, If you are most people, you will Big East coaches agree. Seton Connecticut, Villanova, feel that one of those four teams Hall head coach Kevin Willard Louisville, Syracuse, and St. will be the likely favorite to win said recently in an interview John’s. the National Championship. with bigeast.org that “ With the “The high competition “Kansas has a tough team strength of this league from top to makes the Big East one of the and will be tough to beat,” said bottom, there’s not one time you most exciting conferences in the Cortland grad student Clint look at the schedule and say ‘Oh country to watch,” said Cortland DiVinney. “Ohio State is tough boy, a breather’.” student Andy Buckley. “There too.” The best bet for the Big East are a lot of solid Big East teams.” The Big East continuously has to capture a #1 seed and have a This puts the Big East, as one of the toughest conferences good chance at winning a National if not the best conference in the in the nation, but does that tough Championship is Pitt. Pitt has a country, one of the best. But the in-conference regular season 25-3 record. They are ranked #6 Sports Baseball Season Underway Cortland Red Dragons aim to Athletics protect their reputation in 2011 season Scores By Mark Nader Staff Writer Coming off a 2010 season in which the team finished as the national runner-up, the 2011 WRESTLING places 2nd season will be hard to out due. at Empire Collegiate Not only do they have to replace several key players but they also Wrestling Championships have high expectations from the Next: NCAA Div. III rest of the Division III Baseball world. The Red Dragons came Championships into the season ranked second nationally. And if that isn’t enough, Baseball America chose GYMNASTICS defeats Cortland as the top Div. III team Brockport among the “Top 5 – How They’ll Next: ECAC Div. III Finish.” While Cortland returns four Championships of their five starting pitchers from a season ago, the Red Dragons lineup only returns leadoff Men’s and Women’s Track man, Matt June from a lineup and Field both place that averaged almost ten runs a game. The loss of seniors such 3rd at SUNYAC Indoor as Anderson Gardner, and Steve Championships Nickel, as well as Adam and Khyle Dimino come as no surprise. But Next: ECAC Div. III Indoor the loss of two-time SUNYAC Championships Player of the Year, Jason Simone did come as a shock. Simone has since transferred to Division II Men’s Lacrosse powerhouse Mount Olive College Cortland 13 in North Carolina, in large part to improve his draft stock for the Widener 0 June MLB draft. June, who hit .414 a season ago to go along with 23 stolen bases, will be the Next: vs. Union leadoff man in a revamped Red Dragon lineup. While last year’s team gave opposing pitchers fits last year with seven lefties in the lineup, this year’s lineup will be much more righty-based. Alex Coffey and Dan Kaplan will be taking over the spots at Athletes the corners in the infield, while Tim Panetta, who redshirted last season at Division I University of the of Connecticut, will take over the job behind the plate. All three photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com Week See BASEBALL , page 11 Pitcher Michael Mahay only allowed three hits against Salisbury. Warriors Prepare for Battle Tonee Labar takes his place as the rugby team’s new coach By Teddy Montalvo Staff Writer

Cortland’s Warriors Rugby team hired a new coach this semester for the team’s crucial transition period. Coach Tonee Labar is from the Binghamton Marissa Goodstein area with a background in football Gymnastics and baseball. Set a school record on vault with “The spring season is an winning score of 9.775 at Ithaca’s important transition period for Harriett Marranca Invitational the ruggers and we need a coach figure for the younger guys on the team to look up to” team captain Thanner Hestdalen said. Coach Labar transferred to Cortland from Cornell where he coached their Rugby team for two years. “We were able to take a team of raw talent and turn the guys into a fundamentally sound team who worked well together” Labar said when asked about his achievements at Cornell. photo provided by Teddy Montalvo Labar met his new team for The SUNY Championships and the Upstate Tournament are the two biggest challenges facing the Warriors the first time last week during the team’s second practice of said senior wing player Drew they went undefeated to win the Aqualina was the team’s the semester. “Practice wasn’t Herrmann. Division II State Championship. player coach last semester when Herrmann is one of the “This is where having a coach he led his team to their State Title. Jarrett Gold much different,” he changed the Men’s Ice Hockey way we warm up and introduced team’s 15 seniors that are is crucial. The younger guys need Some seniors have voiced graduating in May. The Warriors to learn the game, and they need their concern about Labar because Surpassed the career 100-point some different drills that we mark during a two game can definitely use to get better,” didn’t have a coach last semester, a coach to help them prepare for See RUGBY , page 10 but had a successful season where next season,” said Tony Aqualina. weekend for Red Dragons