THURSDAY INSIDE december 2, 2010 The benefits of News...... 1-3 Black Friday Opinions...... 4-6 OPINIONS, PAGE 5 Lifestyles..7-9

INDEX Interview with musician Sports.....10-12 Pamela Means

Vol. LXXXVIII No. 10 LIFESTYLES, PAGE 7

State University of New York College at Cortland Cortland’s Counting Crows The city and campus has chased a portable wailer for $2,000 that can be loaned out fallen prey to massive to residential areas at the dis- flocks of crows this year cretion of the city alderman. Without access to such de- By Dan Harding Jr. vices, students have had to Editor-in-Chief get creative in their attempts to get rid of the nuisance. “I’ve tried throwing rocks, When senior Phil Wiltshire blasting the horn of my car, drove down the street two weeks even shooting at them with my ago, nearly every head would bb gun,” says senior Clayton turn to catch a glimpse of his Avenue resident Jon Walsh. car. His ‘93 Chevy Lumina has “They just keep coming back.” no outstanding features that nor- Pest control experts all agree mally attract attention. It doesn’t that crows are one of the most have a hemi, spinning rims, or a common pests they receive com- booming bass, but what he does plaints about, and are also the have is a car covered license plate most difficult to get rid of because to license plate in crow feces. of their high level of intelligence. “I’ve washed my car four “Crows happen to be very times since I’ve been back,” persistent and extraordinarily says Wiltshire slouching on his stubborn,” says “How to Get Rid way to the car wash. “I don’t of Things” author, Eric Ronning. get it - I’ll wash my car one day “Keeping this in mind, the best and it’ll be covered the next.” thing you can do to get rid of Any Cortland resident crows is to be even more persistent who has parked their car under and more stubborn than they are.” a tree, which is likely in cen- Ronning explains that tral New York, has probably most crows that linger around fallen victim to the same fate. a certain area do so because It was embarassing to drive there is a food source nearby. my car around Cortland,” said se- “Remove all things that nior Matt Iano. “I must have done photo provided by Flickr.com crows might find edible includ- something to the crows in my past ing bird feeders/baths and dog life because everyday I would An unfortunate car outside of Dowd which has seen first-hand the impact of the Cortland crows and cat kibble and water dish- find my car totally covered.” es,” says Ronning. “You will The Cortland City Govern- on the town and has even taken been equipped with a wailer that to deter the crows from landing steps toward warding them off. emits the sounds of hawks and ea- within five acres of their premises. ment has been aware of the bur- See CROWS , page3 den the migrating birds have had The County Courthouse has gles between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. In 2008, the city pur- Thanksgiving Food Drive Phi Iota Alpha

Four Cortland students members learned about different cultures along with their own. bring new Latino They developed many goals they Fraternity to campus had for the organization, with their first goal focused on becoming a chapter. Sororities and Fraterni- By Becky Greenland ties need to be active for at least a News Editor year and have ten members in or- der to be recognized as a chapter. They also agreed that they want to spread awareness about During the week of No- Latin American culture in Cort- vember 8th, four students be- land and create a unity between came the founding fathers of cultures. Valdez is the colony’s the Cortland colony of Phi Iota president and a Business Eco- Alpha fraternity, the oldest La- nomics major from the Bronx. tino fraternity in existence. He said, “I wanted to be a part Sophomore Jonathan Ro- of something that is bigger than driguez, and Juniors Gustavo myself and that will help Cort- Santiago, Jose Valdez and land become more diverse.” Omar Vivas banded together The fraternity’s primary phi- to create the colony, whose or- photo by Becky Greenland lanthropies are the Icla Da Silva ganization branches back to Members of the Field Hockey team delivered Thanksgiving meals to needy families in Cortland County Foundation, which helps people 1931 at Rensselaer Polytech- with leukemia, and St. Jude Chil- nic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. pumpkin pies, boxes of mashed who finds families in need. dren’s Research Hospitals, which Sports teams deliver The fraternity’s main mission helps children with cancer. They potatoes, stuffing, and the all im- Overall, about 30 athletes is to develop leaders and create Thanksgiving meals to portant Thanksgiving turkey to from ten different teams were are also working closely with innovative ways to unite the Lati- UNICEF, the United Nations In- the needy in Cortland needy families in Cortland county. involved in the drive, which de- no community. They will provide The team members were tak- livered food to 20 homes the ternational Children’s Emergency cultural programs geared toward Fund, and recently hosted “Pie By Becky Greenland ing part in the annual Thanks- Sunday before thanksgiving. the appreciation, promotion and giving Food Drive sponsored by The students started by gath- for a Cause” in Corey Union. News Editor preservation of the Latin Ameri- Phi Iota Alpha teamed up the Student Athletic Advisory ering at Park Center to put togeth- can culture. The fraternity sup- Committee (SAAC) and Loaves er bags of food. After getting di- with Omega Phi Beta, Lamda ports and promotes Pan-Ameri- Upsilom Lamda and the VOICE and Fishes, a soup kitchen in rections from Michael Discenza, canism, which seeks to promote Cortland. This is third year Assistant Director of Athletics, office to receive pies in the face Crunching over fallen Au- relationships and cooperation be- for donations. The fraternity tumn leaves, six girls from the the drive has been made pos- the groups headed out to one of the tween North and South America. Cortland field hockey team de- sible with the help from Loaves During the intake process to livered canned corn, apple and and Fish’s director, Kim Hill, See THANKSGIVING , page 3 create a colony at Cortland, the See FRATERNITY, page 3 2 December 2, 2010 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS What’s Going On? Calendar of Events: December 2-8 Moot Court Competition The Moot Court team Today: takes on various schools in regional competition 7 p.m. Learn about the advantages, disadvatages and potiential im- pact on the news in the program, “The Future of News Media.” By Christopher Latimer Located in Park Center, room D 242. Contributing Writer

7 p.m. The Eastern European Film Series presents the cult favorite East German film, “The Legend of Paul and Paula,” in Sperry 305. On Friday, November 19, ten students from Cortland travelled to Fitchburg State University lo- cated in Fitchburg, Massachusetts Friday: to compete in the Eastern Re- 11:30 The 41st Annual Service Awards Ceremony which honors gional Moot Court competition. a.m. employees who have worked 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years at Moot Court involves student photo by Christopher Latimer participants who compete in a Cortland. Located in the Corey Union Function Room. simulated legal case before a hy- The Cortland Moot Court team at their competition at Fitchburg pothetical appellate court. The appellate court panel consists of Saturday: two or three judges who are usu- University, the College of the the Director of Judicial Affairs 6 p.m. Join a team and help support cancer research at Relay for Life, ally practicing attorneys, law fac- Holy Cross, Merrimack Col- Nanette Pasquarello, the Dean located in the Park Field House. ulty, and judges from Massachu- lege, Fitchburg State University, of Arts and Sciences Bruce Mat- setts and the federal court system. Patrick Henry College, Princ- tingly, the Assistant Vice Presi- Teams of two draw from a eton University, Bridgewater dent of Research and Sponsored narrow list of actual Supreme State University, Bentley Col- Programs Amy Henderson-Harr, Court decisions to support their lege and College of New Jersey. the Department of Political Sci- Sunday: arguments. Students partici- Each team was given the op- ence, the Political Science Asso- pating in Moot Court sharpen portunity to argue two prelimi- ciation and a Grant from the Fac- 1 p.m. Come watch the Panhellenic Dodgeball Tournament and sup- their critical thinking skills, nary rounds as both petitioner and ulty Development Committee. port the local soup kitchen, Loaves and Fishes. $3 at the door, gain experience with interpre- respondent. Before the third pre- Without this support, they would located in the Park Center Gymnasium. tation of the law and consider liminary round, a coin toss would not have been able to compete. complex constitutional issues. determine which side the teams The teams performed well The 2010-2011 problem would represent. At the end of the at the competition and improved involved questions concern- day on Friday, half of the partici- their standings from last year. ing the Commerce Clause, a pating teams would be eliminated Three of the five teams made it Monday: federal law requiring an indi- and half would move on to the through to Saturday and two of vidual to purchase health insur- elimination rounds on Saturday. those teams made it to round 16 Last day for in class examinations. ance and the constitutionality Cortland sent five teams to before being eliminated. Danielle of a state law banning same-sex Fitchburg State University in- Singer received a special award marriage under the Fourteenth cluding Danielle Singer and Shea for being the 6th best individual Tuesday: Amendment Equal Protec- Tilton; Trevor Curry and Mi- competitor for the entire event. tion and Due Process Clauses. chelle Schnirel; Grace Mellen and Moreover, the aforemen- The questions also impli- Kyle Martin; Michelle Witowski tioned teams of Danielle Singer 8 p.m. Men’s Basketball plays away game at Utica College. cated issues of federalism, full and Sandra Erickson; and Liz and Shea Tilton, and Trevor faith and credit, and the right Polonski and Tricia Collado. Curry and Michelle Schnirel to travel. This was the second The team advisor is Dr. also have enough points to pos- year that Cortland participated Christopher Latimer, an Assistant sibly receive a wild card to the in the regional competition. Professor of Political Science, Moot Court Nationals which will Wednesday The 2010 Eastern Re- University Pre-Law Advisor and be held in Louisiana this Janu- gional Competition consisted the Associate Director of the In- ary. The Cortland teams gained 7 p.m. Join the Christmas celebration, “Lessons, Carols and Candlelight” of 40 teams which comprised stitute for Civic Engagement. invaluable experience this year a concert perfomed by the A Capella choir and soloist Noelle 80 individual participants. The The Moot Court teams also and returning students hope Paley. Located at the Interfaith Center. other schools represented were received generous financial sup- to improve their performance from SUNY Albany, Syracuse port from the President’s Office, at the competition next year. East German Film Series

Student Housing Film explores issues on a true-life massacre set in man beings during this time. the 1830’s in Santa Rita, at the Some of the white men decide between white and Na- site of a copper mine. When the to set up a trap, hoping that Ulza- tive American culture Apaches realize people have in- na’s horse will trip over a plated vaded their territory, they decide log and they will capture the Na- to head to Santa Rita in hopes of tive American. Their plan works By Kim Mazzaro defeating the white men and gain and they tie Ulzana to a tree and Close to campus!! Staff Writer goods for their people. However, continuously whip him across the the Apache are ambushed and chest, though he doesn’t flinch. a majority of the tribe is killed. With the help of his tribe, Ul- 1-6 Bedrooms available The popular East German Ulzana, the main charac- zana escapes from the camp and film series continued Thursday, ter of the Apache tribe, wit- the white men, furious, decide to November 18 with the showing nesses his wife’s murder and follow him towards Mexico City, of the movie Apache. The film is enraged by the murder and through Apache territory. The Na- was directed by Gottfried Kolditz scalping of his people by the tive Americans strike back against and co-written by Gojko Mitic, white men. He swears ven- the men, and in the end prevail. the main character of the movie. geance and has a new mission: Apache was a film that All Inclusive $2,400-$2,900 Released in 1973 and filmed revenge against the whites. displayed the relationship be- in Romania and Uzbekistan, the Ulzana and a few of the men tween the whites and the Na- theme of the film is revenge be- from his tribe light their teepees tive Americans in the 1800’s. tween Native Americans and on fire, and head out in hopes It depicted the racism and ha- Call Joe at 607-745-4466 “the white men.” There is a of defeating the white men once tred both groups had towards distinct capitalist aspect to the and for all. The film shows the one another, and provoked a movie because it was filmed Native Americans causing inter- strong and interesting message: in a communist country dur- nal problems within the white this was a time an inferior race, ing the Mexican-American War. men’s group, such as taking the Native Americans, defeated It depicts the white men their horses, emptying their wa- the superior race, the whites. as greedy and argumenta- ter supply, and torturing them. The reason the Apaches suc- tive, and often they battle be- Some members of the ceeded was because they acted as tween each other more than campsite kill themselves due one strong unit instead of a divid- they do towards the Apache to the torture they are being ed family. The East German Film tribe they are trying to defeat. put through from the Apache Series aims to expand the cultural The film Apache was based tribe; they become barbaric knowledge of students and help and forget their morals as hu- eradicate ignorance and racism. NEWS The Dragon Chronicle December 2, 2010 3 FRATERNITY Kappa Charged FROM COVER PAGE Alleged Kappa members sion of a controlled substance, raised nearly $100 for UNICEF, first-degree unlawfully dealing according to Sandra Wohlleber, arrested and charged with a child, and fourth-degree Assistant Director of Campus with misdemeanors criminal possession of a weapon. Activities and Greek Affairs. Authorities were alerted of the Members had different rea- By Kyle Garland hazing incident when a male stu- sons they wanted to join the Sports Editor dent told police that he was a vic- fraternity. Gustavo Santiago, tim of hazing at the Kappa house who was born in Peurto Rico located on Reynolds Avenue in but now lives in Westchester Cortland. The alleged incident oc- County said the reason he joined The fraternity Delta Kappa curred on October 21 of this year. was, “to educate people and en- Beta, better known as Kappa, was Lt. Richard Troyer of the Cort- courage them never to settle for banned from Cortland in 1991 but land Police Department told the anything less than greatness.” has found a way to continue and Cortland Standard that, “the vic- Jonathan Rodriguez, an In- recruit new pledges each year. tims said they were lined up in the ternational Studies major with Recently, eight of Kappa’s mem- basement, told to interlock arms, a discipline in Latin America bers were arrested and charged and were kicked and punched.” said, “I want to be with people with several misdemeanors, Police officers seized numer- that I can feel at home with. photo provided by Jonathan Rodriguez most of which were for hazing. ous items including a plastic bat, I want to build a family here The founding fathers of Phi Iota Alpha display their fraternity pride Cortland Seniors Sean a wooden paddle, and a hose, all and be with people who share Sullivan, Gerard Fasano, An- of which were believed to have the same ideas and values.” and leadership opportunity.” rooms 301-303. They will also drew Dolan, Salvatore Mer- been used to beat the victims. Wohlleber congratulated enda, and Randolph Herera, During the raid, police also the four founding fathers and Phi Iota Alpha will be host- be having an informational meet- ing their first program on family ing for anyone interested in join- Junior Evan Russell, and three confiscated drugs including added, “Phi Iota Alpha will pro- TC3 students face a variety of anabolic steroids and amphet- vide our students with another and unity on Monday, Decem- ing the fraternity on December ber 6 at 8 p.m. in Corey Union 8 at 9:31 p.m. in Sperry 205. charges. All were hit with six amines from the Kappa house. choice, another educational counts of first-degree hazing. Cortland students who Other individual charges pledge, join, or live in a house included second-degree as- occupied by a banned fra- sault, sixth-degree conspiracy, ternity may be suspended Letter from the Editor THANKSGIVING seventh-degree criminal posses- or dismissed from Cortland. FROM COVER PAGE As this is our last issue As a student run news- When asked why she want- of the fall semester, I would paper, we want to help your ed to take part in the drive, Se- like to take this time to thank voice to be heard. In the words nior Ashley Hughes said, “I CROWS thought it would be something our loyal readers for the sup- of Tom Cruise in Jerry Mc- 20 homes to deliver the packages. FROM COVER PAGE port they have shown the Guire, “Help me help you.” Traveling down Cortland’s back nice to do for the community.” Dragon Chronicle and its staff. If something is bother- roads, the girls noticed Christmas Each year the drive is more It has been an eventful se- ing you on campus, if you feel lights being hung on houses and successful than the last, and this also need to make sure to put all mester here at Cortland and we like an outstanding profes- what one member described as year more families were able to trash in tight-lidded trash bins.” have worked to cover everything sor needs to be recognized, the smell of “winter” in the air, or receive help from the two orga- When all else fails experts on campus to the best of our or an issue needs to be further the burning smell of a wood stove. nizations than in previous years. suggest the age old remedy of cre- abilities. We have covered some investigated just shoot us an Unlike other food drives “Everyone deserves to en- ating a scarecrow dressed in bright sad stories such as the passing email at dragon.chronicle@ where people donate canned joy the holidays with friends and colors to intimidate the crows. of Michele O’Brien and Mi- cortland.edu and we will work food to families in need, this family,” said Discenza. “With It seems by the drop in fre- chael Freitas, important stories to have your voice be heard. drive asked volunteers to donate so many student athletes and quency Wiltshire has been visit- such as the mid-term elections We hope you will to contin- some money and then deliver coaches taking part we have ing the car wash that the annoy- and student government, stu- ue to read the Dragon Chronicle purchased food to the families. the means to make that hap- ing crows may finally be moving dents training for combat, sports and let your voice be heard. “I think it’s cool that you actu- pen, and we could not be more on, yet he remains skeptical. teams’ victories and losses, pro- On behalf of the staff at the ally get to see the family when excited to lend a helping hand “They’ll come testers, presenters and speakers Dragon Chronicle we would like you deliver the meal,” said Senior to members of a community back. They always do.” alike to keep you informed on to wish you good luck on your Brianna Yetsko, one of the mem- that is so special to all of us.” what is happening in Cortland. finals, and wish you and your bers of the field hockey team. We will continue to work family a happy and healthy hol- Dan Hobbs was one of the towards uncovering the issues iday season. See you next year! receivers of the Thanksgiving facing our school because we meal. He is a volunteer at Loaves The Finest in Off Campus Housing know that for most students Best Wishes, and Fishes, and said, “I’ve never Cortland is not simply a town had something like this given where you happen to attend Dan Harding Jr. to me before. It means a lot.” classes but a town that you Editor-in-Chief Other families thanked the girls call home for most of the year. as they delivered food and some invited them in for a quick chat. www.cortlandstudenthousing.com Marc A. Pace 842 Gwen Lane 607-753-1962 Cortland, NY 13045 607-745-2222 Available Spring 2011 of SUNY Cortland is BACK! Males and Females Needed Saturday, December 4th-5th Sign Up Your Team Now! 6pm-6am Questions? Lusk Field House [email protected] Various great Locations www.relayforlife.org/sunycortland 607-745-1775 “Don’t be a clown...Take Cancer Down!” See you under the BIG TOP at our Circus themed Relay! cortlandstudentrentals.com Have something to say and want your voice to be heard by the campus community? Then speak up and e-mail your thoughts to Opinions [email protected]. Our View Letters to the editor: Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity is the Cortland colony of Phi Iota Panhellenic Council do hereby This is an Our View for students living off campus. officially here. Alpha Fraternity are: Jonathan agree not to co-sponsor events During the week of Rodriguez ’13, Gustavo Santiago with any unrecognized or banned With December approaching, this means that November 8, Phi Iota Alpha ’12, Jose Valdez ’12, and Omar student organizations.” Fraternity officially initiated its Vivas ’12. Member organizations are: students will soon complete their course work and founding fathers and established Please join me in Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, abandon Cortland for five weeks. We all need the an active colony here at Cortland. congratulating them and wishing Delta Phi Epsilon, Nu Sigma Chi, winter break, but what we don’t need is to risk having Phi Iota Alpha is a fraternity them well as they become an and Sigma Delta Tau our stuff stolen from the houses and apartments that whose mission is to develop active organization within the we leave empty while we are away for an extended leaders and create innovative Cortland community. These ways to unite the Latino gentlemen are sure to be positive -Sandra Wohlleber time. community. roles for others. The people in this area have repeatedly taken The brotherhood is ------Assistant Director, advantage of Cortland college students during breaks composed of men committed Campus Activities and by breaking into their apartments and unattended towards the empowerment of Panhellenic and InterGreek Greek Affairs cars; sometimes even vandalizing in the process. Do the Latin American community. Council Resolutions Pass This is done by providing social not leave anything valuable behind. Take as many cultural programs and activities The Panhellenic and things home with you as possible or lock them up in geared towards the appreciation, InterGreek Councils adopted a storage unit. promotion and preservation of the the following resolutions on Cortland is usually a peaceful and symbiotic Latin American culture. November 17, 2010 after these atmosphere, as students and locals coexist pretty Phi Iota’s primary resolutions had been presented for philanthropies are the Icla Da consideration at the November 10, well while school is in session. But once students Silva Foundation and St. Jude 2010 meeting of both councils: leave for break, they are exposed and exploited; Children’s Research Hospitals. “We, the member don’t let this happen to you. The founding fathers of organizations of the Cortland Any electronics or valuables that you have are not safe in the very housing units that you pay good money to inhabit and call home for the school year, Japan fights so take the extra steps to ensure that your belongings Globe still warming are safe. Yakuza Global warming is a seri- The movie industry helped ous issue that has been inflate the issue. The Day After Tomorrow was released in 2004, Japan begins to combat pushed aside recently and Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth was released in 2006. Both Yakuza influence over By Nathan Bell films raised awareness (and fear) construction projects Staff Editor about global warming. Five years ago, it seemed that everyone was By Milan Rowson Our planet experiences environmentally conscious. Staff Editor constant change. Some are When I look at society positive, but most changes have a today, it seems like most of that If you have seen either 138 Years of Tradition negative impact. awareness is lost. One reason for volumes of the Quentin Tarantino the loss of awareness is because it Editor-in-Chief: As a country, America has film Kill Bill then you know the recently experienced a terrible was reported that the ozone layer Yakuza is a force to be reckoned Daniel Harding, Jr. recession comparable to the Great was actually beginning to repair with. For those of you who are [email protected] Depression. We’ve had issues itself in 2009. This was true. unaware, the Yakuza is similar such as health care reform, the oil Greenhouse gas emission to the Italian mafia but have their News Editor: Opinions Editor: spill in the gulf, and continuous dropped 1.3 percent from 2008 own rules, history, and tradition. Becky Greenland Matt Ianno unrest in the Middle East. to 2009. Although these figures In the movie Kill Bill: Volume [email protected] [email protected] The above issues are all were promising, they were also Two, whenever the Yakuza serious problems and certainly misleading. People heard the entered a restaurant, everyone deserve the attention they are news and figured that everything instantly obeyed them for fear of Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: was fine now: the ozone layer is Tiffany Lewars Kyle Garland getting. The unfortunate side to their lives. this, though, is that they have back to normal. This reaction is no different [email protected] [email protected] distracted us from one major The assumptions were in real life, and the Yakuza issue: Global Warming. About misguided. The issue seemed to reputation could be accounted for Photo Editor: half a decade ago, it seemed be resolving itself, statistically in the Friday, November 19, 2010 Jonathan Rodriguez that the issue of global warming speaking. The future actually New York Times article, “Japan [email protected] was part of everyday life for looked poor because of the Works to Cut Ties Between Americans. Scientists informed economy. Researchers attributed Mob and Business,” by Hiroko Copy Editors: the public that the ozone layer the change primarily to recent Tabuchi. Heather Fairchild was rapidly depleting, and news recession. Tabuchi explains the Yakuza: [email protected] stations broadcasted specials on See YAKUZA , page 5 Cara Shulman how to cut down on emissions. 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The Yakuza have had their However, Japan, its citizens, now the emphasis is on monitoring Sky Tree Yakuza-free and similar hands on construction sites for and clean businesses are companies and imposing tougher committees have followed suit. YAKUZA years and profit from them in beginning to fight the Yakuza and penalties on ones that do business Tabuchi explains just how a criminal fashion. They claim its ties to construction. Japan has with the mob.” serious these committees are, FROM PAGE 4 to provide protection for the made stands against the Yakuza in So far, the greatest example “Contracts are scrutinized to construction site, and make profit previous years, but the particular of this particular fight against make sure that no construction “The crime syndicates now for their protection when in reality battle against them and their the Yakuza is Japan’s new Tokyo equipment or materials—not operate with such sophistication they are the ones causing harm. relationship with construction tower, also called the Tokyo Sky even boxed lunches or gloves for that Jake Adelstein, who has Tabuchi explains how began in 2008. Tree. The tower is the world’s workers—come from companies written extensively about the Yakuza make their profit, The Yakuza’s biggest profits tallest communications tower with mob affiliations.” It is good Japanese organized crime, calls “A modern-day Yakuza boss from construction were in the and the companies involved, to know that someone is taking a the Yakuza ‘Goldman Sachs with pressures developers to pay 90s, but twenty years later Japan including Tobu Railway and the stance against organized crime. guns.’” ‘protection money’ to cover is not afraid to fight back. Tabuchi Obayashi Corporation, wanted The Yakuza is no different construction projects, or the explains, “The industry’s anti- their tower free of any Yakuza from Tony Soprano and the mafia developers reach out to the Yakuza effort has shifted away hands. on episodes of the Sopranos, the Yakuza to muscle reluctant from the past focus on going after Anti-Yakuza committees way they run construction sites. owners into selling their land.” the crime gangs themselves and were formed to keep the Tokyo

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Internships are impor- Communications, Business, resume which can be checked The wine tour at Cayuga compliment the wine. The unique Marketing, or Sports Management over by Career Services, or even people you will meet along the tant to future success; Departments, an internship is a teacher in the field. Target your Lake is a joyous way to way are part of the experience as start searching now ideal. audience. spend an afternoon well. The job market is tough, and Depending on the internship Along with Cortland, both getting any job, let alone the job you are applying for, your resume Cornell and Ithaca are located By Melissa Kane you want, is hard. An internship is may change now and then, so do By Samuel Dutkowsky in the vicinity and make up the Staff Writer not only great for the resume, but not forget to update it. Create a Staff Writer young population you will come it will give you experience and an cover letter which is directed at across. So, I’m a senior sitting in upper hand above the rest. whomever you are sending the With Cortland being located Surprisingly, people of my Interviewing Principles and Unfortunately, getting the resume to; this can all be checked in Central NY, there are only a all ages attend, whereas most Practices class thinking I have it ideal internship is not easy over by Career Services, as well few things in the area that allow people would think the majority all figured out when my teacher either. One of the most important as teachers. you to get away and asks, “So who in this class has concepts is to plan early. Once this is done, it is spend a weekend had an internship?” By having an internship as important to understand how doing something Unfortunately for me, 85 a junior or the summer before the process works. After you different. percent of the class raised their you are a senior is beneficial have contacted and sent out your Some options hands, and I was not one of them. because you may gain contacts resume and cover letter, you include the city Then my teacher continues that will help with networking may be asked to come in for an of Syracuse and a and asks the few of us who did not to other businesses, to gain a interview. trip to the mall, or raise our hands, “What internship better internship, or even a job Obviously, professionalism traveling to Ithaca to do you want to have?” I answered in the company you have already is key, and being prepared for enjoy the Commons. with, “I don’t know,” and then, “I interned for. the questions you may be asked These things am going to figure it out,” when Don’t worry, though, if you is important. Research interview are fun but there is apparently I should have figured are a senior it is not the end of questions and practice what you a best-kept secret it out and had it completed by the world. Find an internship on would answer, but do not be around here that few now. campus to get you started; any rehearsed, just confident. Lastly, people know about. So, now I am a senior sitting experience is better than none. make sure to send a thank you That secret is in my class thinking I have Here are a few tips: take a letter or email after the interview. the wine tour that is nothing figured out. trip to Career Services and get Internships can be extremely located on Cayuga Considering this was all a few of the many packets they beneficial and will usually help a Lake, and it’s one of pretty new news for me, I have on internships, resumes, person realize if that kind of work the best kept secrets thought I’d save a few of you the cover letters, and job searching. is what they want to do, but either around. Located photo by Sam Dutkowsky absolute meltdown I had after this Research what type of internship way, it is getting you one step on the west side of A view of Cayuga Lake during a wine tour encounter and tell you: you need you are looking for, when you closer to finding out what you the lake, this wine an internship. want it, and whether you want really want out of a job. tour offers a unique would be older. As well as the Obviously this is not for one on campus or off. experience for each winery that tourists, almost all of the winery all majors but if you are in the Then, make an up-to-date is visited. employees are very friendly and With over 20 plus wineries provide fun facts and conversation to choose from, you can never at all times. drink the same wine twice. Most There isn’t anybody you Black Ops vs. Modern Warfare 2 of these wineries are located will come across that is in a bad directly off the lake, leaving the mood during the tour. Whether guests with breath-taking views it’s the patrons, the employees, of the water. differences of the two. because the controls come down or just your random tipsy couple, The popular video Other wineries are located on everybody is there for the same “It was a lot easier to pick to point and shoot. the opposite side of route 89 and games are compared and up ‘Modern Warfare 2,’” says These options are a definite reason you are: to have a good are located by ways of winding time. evaluated Cortland alum Chris Dutkowsky. plus for Black Ops, but what most roads through cornfields. Without “To the novice player, “Black gamers care about is online play. It is very smart when question, the scenery is worth attending this wine tour to either Ops” might be tougher to figure Playing online allows you to play every penny. By Samuel Dutkowsky out, but on the flip side there is a with and against people all over hire a driver, or pick a designated Staff Writer Speaking of pennies, the driver. Losing count of how many lot more you can do.” the world, as well as interact with wineries rates could almost The controls in “Black them. Unlike “Modern Warfare,” glasses you’ve drank happens When “Call of Duty: Modern resemble that. Each winery offers rather quickly, and it is smart to Ops” are exactly like “Modern the maps for “Black Ops” online tastings, which run you about two Warfare 2” came out in 2009, just Warfare” which offers you the are a lot smaller which results in make sure that you have someone about every person who owns to four dollars depending where in control at all times. same game type experience. quicker games and more action. you go. These tastings consist a gaming system flocked to the However, not everything is the The selection of weapons This little secret on the banks stores. of getting a list of wines that are of Cayuga Lake is something that offers a bigger variety than offered, and normally you are Before long, Modern Warfare, keeping everybody should take the time to “Modern Warfare” allowed to choose anywhere from enjoy. If you are of legal age, enjoy the game fresh. In “Black five to seven wines to taste. players got good Ops,” “leveling up” seems wine, love scenery, and thrive in a at the game which The tastings aren’t the only friendly atmosphere then this is to happen a lot quicker. thing provided however, most revolutionized the first With the new definitely that Saturday trip you person shooter. 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-Shad K. Check us out online at www.svstudentrentals.com 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]. A Look Inside The Guitar of Pamela Means Musician Pamela Means gnant writings of Audre Lorde 6. EK: You re- and bell hooks changed my life leased “Pamela Means brings social issues to and my writing, which led me to Jazz Project, Vol. 1.” life with heartfelt music become a politically-minded art- Will there be a volume ist. Musically, I am inspired, in 2? By Erika Kirch particular, by a lot of jazz, and PM: Yes! And, Staff Writer the great songwriters throughout then some! history. 7. EK: Precedent Pamela Means, a self-de- 3. EK: Between your gui- was released in ’09. scribed “biracial queer radically tar playing and lyrics, you are a The song “New Or- progressive female in the world,” fierce and captivating musician leans,” -please tell me is an independent and internation- (you have "mad guitar-and-vocal about it. The emotion ally touring musician. skills"…they put it better than and lyrics slay me. As "one of the fiercest gui- I did). Tell me about your song- Will you tell me about tar players and politically-rooted writing process. your trip to New Or- songwriters in the music industry PM: Aw, thanks. I spend a leans following Ka- today," she has the ability to artic- lot of time practicing and playing trina with Emancipate ulate social injustices with witty guitar and have a bit of an easier (which promotes the lyrics on top of a groove like no time writing music, but I need work of women artsts) other, her guitar wears the proof lyrics for a song to take root. In in 2008? What were (Curve Magazine). which case, I use discipline to sit your thoughts before, From energizing, hard-hitting myself down and actually do the during your stay, and folk songs, and softer supple love writing. I am fond of “timed free following? songs, to jazz, Means is a musi- writing exercises,” an idea from PM: I was grateful cian not to be overlooked. Writing Down the Bones by Nata- for the opportunity to She was recently on the Cort- lie Goldberg. (Great book) And, I see the city for myself. land Campus not only to play believe continuously working on I am still impacted by a show but also to speak at the the various crafts can make one the horrific stories I Girls’ Studies Conference. better prepared for those magic heard, and the wide- If for some reason you “song falling out of the sky” mo- spread destruction that missed the opportunity to experi- ments. was still visible, at that ence everything this award-win- 4. EK: You won the Outmu- time, three years past ning, Brooklyn-based musician sic Outstanding New Recording the storm. I referenced brought to Cortland in October, for Single Bullet Theory in 2004. some of the stories in I had a chance to interview her What did you think about win- the lyrics. I thought it at Felicia’s Atomic Lounge in ning the award? was important to be Ithaca. PM: I am proud of that album direct and vividly hon- 1. EK: You studied classical and the recognition it received. It est. It is important to and jazz guitar at the Wisconsin was a step forward in my song- remember that New Conservatory of Music. When writing, and it was the first time Orleans is still recov- did you first pick up a guitar? I took complete control of direct- ering and still needs photo by Sean McCabe PM: At age 14, I took a few ing the recording sessions and attention, support and as- beginner lessons at the YWCA, post-production process – some- sistance. Award winning musician, Pamela Means, smiles for promotional picture in Waukesha, WI, taught myself thing I’ve done for each album 8. EK: You re- for a few years following, then I ever since. cently attended the Rei- attended the Conservatory after 5. EK: Your songs are often magininGirlhood conference at PM: Great! and confronting the ills that have high school. politically and socially outspo- SUNY Cortland and spoke on a 10. EK: Girlhood Studies is strained to keep us silent and sub- 2. EK: I’ve heard references ken. Elaborate on the relation- panel about Artist Reflections of an emerging field, what are your servient. from you to Audre Lorde, and ship between your music and Girls and Performance. What did thoughts on the new field? 11. EK: You’ve been to more specifically her quote, “I your politics? Gender politics? you talk about and why? PM: It is wonderful to have Cortland before, what brings you am myself a Black woman war- Race and politics? PM: The topic was Music a new field of study dedicated to back? rior poet doing my work, come to PM: I am committed, in my and Action. I spoke about evolv- expanding, exploring and docu- PM: The conference! ask you, are you doing yours?” Is life and work, to being honest ing into a politically outspoken menting our experiences in our For more information, tour Audre Lorde your biggest inspi- about what I see and feel and pull artist. own words. Knowledge is power dates, and a taste of Means’ “ka- ration? Who else influences your from my experiences as a biracial 9. EK: In your eyes, how was and the more resources we have, mikaze guitar style,” check out music? queer radically progressive fe- the turnout for the Reimaginin- the stronger we will be moving her website: www.pamelameans. PM: The pointed and poi- male in the world. Girlhood conference? forward in dismantling patriarchy com 8 December 2, 2010 The Dragon Chronicle LIFESTYLES The Real Lives of Football Wives VH1’s Football Wives Her five children are in the midst two jobs in or- of following their very success- der to afford highlight the reality of ful father’s footsteps. With her her lifestyle being an NFL spouse husband, Pilar hosts a camp every and college tu- summer that instructs the funda- ition. She is a By Christina DAgostino mentals of the game of football, prime example Staff Writer while also teaching the kids about of a woman discipline, respect, and faith. who is will- Football is the all-American Amanda Davis, wife of of- ing to hold her sport, but does that mean that its fensive linemen Leonard Davis, own. players and their families possess is similar to Sanders in that she D a w n the all-American dream? too participates in philanthropy. Neufeld, wife What most people don’t She is popular among the of tight end know is that football careers are NFL family community because Ryan Neufeld, short-lived, and do not last as of her work with charity. Also, really has ful- long as other professional sport she doesn’t rely on her man’s in- filled the ste- contracts. come, she owns both a jewelry reotype of the Though all of the wives business as well as a restaurant “perfect fami- featured on the show, Football chain. ly,” by meeting Wives, are the wives and girl- Chanita Foster, wife of offen- her husband friends of the most elite profes- sive linemen George Foster, also at college, and sional football stars today, this holds a large heart for the com- being college does not mean that they enjoy munity. sweethearts. the “lifestyles of the rich and fa- Standing an outstanding Although mous.” 6-foot tall, she uses her personal- they found love Many careers in football are ity to expand on the high stature early, does that short, because of the roughness of which she holds herself. mean that their of the game. Often, spouses and At home, she has three chil- life is as perfect girlfriends of these pro-stars play dren, none of which she had as it seems? a dual role: significant other, and herself; one is currently in the U n f o r - nurse. adoption process, another is the tunately, for photo provided by blog.vh1.com Clearly, football is an ex- daughter of a neighbor who could this committed treme contact sport, and so it is no longer take care of her, and the couple, only one Cast members of VH1’s Football Wives pose for the shows promotional photograph not rare for a player to get injured. other one is a child from George thing is certain: It may appear now that the Foster’s previous wife. their love for significant others of these stars In addition to being busy each other. Paralleled to the other mial’s portray for certain is the still appreciating the work of her are bedazzled in designer names with her louder-than-life family, football wives, the Neufelds face everlasting love they have for one husband. and brands, but that is because Chanita designs a line of jerseys- financial hardship, and hope to another, and especially for their Mercedes Nelson, another their husbands or boyfriends are which are custom for the lives of overcome this relatively soon. young son, Little Rocket. cast member, ended her relation- in the prime of their games. football players. Melani Ismail, married to Erin McBriar, wife of Dallas ship with a Dallas player to focus Once the contracts of these As the only girlfriend on the Rocket Islmail, college and pro- punter Brian McBriar, is more of on her own career. football stars are finished, will show, Brittany Pigrenet, girlfriend football star, faces similar strug- a realistic type of woman. 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facebook.com/mycollegesuites twitter.com/mycollegesuites MyCollegeSuites.com 607.662.4492 951 Route 13 Cortland, NY 13045 LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle December 2, 2010 9 Grab A Bite At M&D Deli “The Music of War and Peace” M&D Deli provide great Cortland Community cumb to their demands. Martinu was asked to write food and wonderful ser- College Orchestra illus- the piece to celebrate the village, vice for all patrons trate War and Peace and quoted other musical pieces to help create the work of art. By Jason DiStefano By Jessica Downer “Marche Slav Op. 31” was Staff Writer Staff Writer written in 1876 for a concert ben- efiting Serbians whom had been Delis are scarce in Central On Tuesday, November 16th, killed or hurt in the Russo-Turk- N.Y. but M&D Deli makes up for the Cortland College Community ish war by Ottomon soliders. the lack of them. Orchestra held their fall concert The Orchestra painted a mu- M & D Deli offers quite the of “The Music of War and Peace.” sical picture of the parts that in- variety with high-quality soups, The orchestra, under the clude war and peace: the war, the salads, subs, Paninis and egg direction of Ubaldo Valli, per- aftermath, and the treaty. sandwiches, and being in a col- formed three pieces: “Music for The Handel piece created a lege town, they naturally draw in the Royal Fireworks” by G. F. realistic sound that would accom- a crowd. Handel, “Memorial to Lidice,” by pany the signing of a treaty in an Other than the wonderful Bohulav Martinu, and “Marche eighteenth century court. employees and mouth-watering Slav Op. 31” by P. I. Tchaikovsky. Lidice captured the sadness sandwiches, the deli offers the These pieces portrayed sig- and devtastation that was felt by convenience of students using nificant historical moments from the people who came from the their connections to pay for their photo by Jason DiStefano the times these pieces were made. Czech Republic. David Bitterbaum, alumnus, meals. The employees at M&D Deli prepare to provide excellent service Valli described the significance With fresh bread, homemade of these pieces before they were commented on how he felt about soups, and salads, M & D leaves played. the music; “It was sad, with a hint you aching for more. menu that offers a wide range of cooked Thanksgiving dinner. “Music for the Royal Fire- of hope. I really enjoyed it.” Most delis won’t make fresh spectacular sandwiches, they are Not only do they have the works” was written in 1748 after The concert concluded with products every morning, but this quick to accommodate a custom- best seasonal sandwich around, the Austrian War of Succession. “Marche Slave,” which was filled is not true for M&D, and has been er’s order. they also please the pallet with The piece was written after the with excitement. It was a great a determining factor in keeping Many restaurants are strict their butternut squash soup. Treaty of Aix-la Chapelle was way to end the well-played con- their customers. and will only offer what is on Eric Martin, a senior at Cort- signed. cert. Frankie Padolecchia, a se- the menu, but what makes M & land, from Fairport, said, “My fa- “Memorial to Lidice” was Overall, the concert was ex- nior at Cortland, from Medford D Deli a personal favorite is their vorite sandwich is the Gobbler. It written to commemorate the vil- citing and melodic, as always. Long Island, says, “The food at willingness to please the custom- is packed with fresh turkey, stuff- lage of Lidice in the Czech Re- M & D is of great quality. All of er. They create such a rapport that ing, cranberry sauce and mayo, public, which was obliterated by their products are made fresh ev- they know exactly what the cus- and served on a warm whole- the Nazis during World War II, ery morning, from their soups to tomer wants. wheat roll.” Martin said, “It’s my when they decided not to suc- their rolls. What makes them such My favorite sandwich of favorite because it delivers those a good deli is the wide variety of theirs is one that I have custom- nostalgic feelings from Thanks- sandwiches that they make.” ized and they are always happy giving and my mom’s cooking.” Although it is important to to prepare. It consists of four egg M & D really offers every- have a finger-licking-good sand- whites, turkey, feta cheese, and thing one wants in a deli. Fresh- wich, it is also very important to hot sauce on a whole wheat roll, ness is always the best policy, and Potter Keeps Us Planted have employees that work hard which is homemade every morn- this is why they continue to keep and make the consumers feel wel- ing. It is very filling and tasty. their customers scurrying in. come. Hopefully a name will be reward- To go along with their quality The Harry Potter saga dant but were crucial for estab- Padolecchia agreed with the ed to this beauty. products, the employees are some continues to keep view- lishing the events that will occur great customer satisfaction: “the Having a seasonal menu is of the friendliest people around, in part two. people in there make the deli always satisfying and M & D and they provide great business. ers wanting more The director, David Yates, what it is. They make me feel like Deli is always offering food to fit They are located at 19 Cen- had the actors successfully por- I’m at home. They are very quick the seasons. tral Ave. in downtown Cortland. By Jessica Downer tray the many emotions that fans to greet every customer and are Around Thanksgiving, they Staff Writer feel while reading the book. quick to make the orders.” offer this phenomenal sandwich The chemistry between Dan- Not only do they have a that reminds people of a home- The Harry Potter movie fran- iel Radcliff, Emma Watson, and chise started the end of the seven- Rupert Grint feels natural and year adventure with Harry Potter real. and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Through the years and many which opened November 19th. of the films, they have truly em- Blast From The Past 1969: What War? The movie continues from bodied the characters readers and As reported in this column rumors, I will have to rely on my ing all that he knows how to make the sixth movie with Harry, Ron, watchers have grown to love. last month, in an exclusive scoop, usually impeachable sources for the people of Vietnam feel better, and Hermione who decide not to The movie brings back many the Vietnam War was found to be my vital statistics about the shape and all you can do is make Him go back to Hogwarts, and instead characters from previous movies still alive and fairly well some- of the war. feel bad. May I suggest that if to destroy the evil Horcruxes that as well as introducing new char- where in S.E. Asia. As of this time, our battle you still feel the need to criticize, keep Voldemort alive. acters to the audience. As of the latest reports, re- dead in Vietnam (wherever it is) at least do it constructively. Of- The movie made $102.7 mil- The combination of new and ceived only hours ago, this situ- top the number of men lost in fer some viable alternatives. The lion in ticket sales its first night old comes together and results in ation still prevailed. This, of Korea, and our total casualties plans of whose who would burn and has grossed about $300 mil- a mind-blowing, heart-stopping course, is based solely on declas- top those of W.W.I (303,502 to Vietnam to the ground, cover it lion overall in its first weekend. experience. sified information. 257,404). Obviously this means with asphalt, and use it as a park- Because the movie has been One complaint that could be In view of this I must cau- that we are winning, for as any- ing lot, cannot be taken seriously. split into two parts, part one pro- said about the film is that much of tion my readers from making any one knows, the more points, runs, Why the air pollution that would vided accurate details of the book. it seemed to be setting the scene hasty decisions based upon this goals, baskets, or bodies you get, be caused by all those cars is by The movie had people gasp- for the second film, resulting in a writer’s knowledge, as informa- the more you win by. One might itself an insurmountable obstacle ing and hanging off the edge of lot of build-up with the audience tion which is available only to be tempted to ask just what it is their seats waiting for the next waiting 8 months until part two to the project. And this is not to scene to come along. for the pay-off. those “higher up,” such as Mr. we have won, but if you are a mention the problem of construct- Nixon (President), Mr. Laird good Christian, you will resist The film provided numer- Overall, this movie’s set up (Sec. of Defense), or Mr. Agnew temptation. ing a bridge to San Francisco. ous scenes where the heroic trio created excitement for part two (Court Jester), might momentari- Let me say a few words to In closing, let me say that would spend time running for and the conclusion of the Harry ly change the entire picture, or at those of you who would criticize now is the time for all good their lives from death-eaters, Potter story. least the channel. our President. Stop it. You must Americans, and anyone else hiding in the woods, or planning There have been unconfirmed realize that the only effect that those four can find, to get behind how they would destroy the Hor- rumors that in fact, Vietnam does criticism has upon Him is to make our President and push together. cruxes. not actually exist, or that if it him feel bad. Surely you cannot Preferably over a large cliff. These scenes became redun- does, it is only an unpopulated wish to wound so deeply a man wooded area in Southern Ala- whose simple aim in life is to be bama. However, despite these tolerated. President Nixon is do- Now Leasing 2011-2012

1,2 and 3-Bedroom Apartments Prospect Terrace, Orchard Street Completely Furnished with Heat & Hot Water Internet Access, Washer & Dryer on Site Off-Street Parking & Snow Removal Call 607-423-0444 SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle December 2, 2010 10 Cross Country Crosses Finish Line Athletes The women’s cross Coming into the season, they were supporting group for the rest of Alyson Dalton and Dan It’s something my high school only ranked 4th in the SUNYAC the experienced team. Junior coach started I partly do it out of country team competes preseason standings, along with Alyson Dalton has been a great Pitcher represent the superstition, but I also hope that in Nationals in Iowa a 9th ranking for the Atlantic asset for the team this year, Athletes of the Week it pumps up the rest of my team,” Region standings. The women proving to everyone year after Dalton said. came through with a SUNYAC year how dominant she is in the By Ashley Wysocarski The team’s coach was also th By Brittani Sahm title and a 5 place at regions. sport of cross country. Staff Writer recognized for his large, positive Staff Writer A young team may have been Seniors Erin Keaveney and contributions. Steve Patrick won the reason for the underrating of Kristin Vespa have had their best For the third time this year, SUNYAC Cross-Country Coach the Cortland team throughout year of the four years they have Alyson Dalton is the female of the Year. Dalton expresses her the season, but it was the less spent on the team. For both of Athlete of the Week for Cortland. excitement for next season: experienced members that made them, injuries were a reoccurring “Cortland has an impressive The Cortland women’s In the NCAA Division III Cross- the women as a whole a very issue throughout their careers. Country Championships in Iowa cross-country history and were cross country team placed 15th strong group. The most influential With all of the women trying to keep the tradition of at their final meet of the 2010 on November 20, Dalton finished freshmen this year have been finishing the season with a great st national competition alive,” said season at the NCAA Division III 31 out of 270 runners completing Dayna Eikeseth, who ran at the showing, and a successful ending the 6,000-meter race in 21:42.5 Dalton. Championship last Saturday held National meet this past weekend, at nationals, the Cortland cross On the men’s side, Dan in Waverly, Iowa. There were 32 minutes. and Emily Cotey, who was a part country team proved to those who Dalton’s strong finish at the Pitcher for the football team complete teams competing for the th of the team that finished 5 at the did not believe that they had what championships was enough to won Athlete of the Week honors. National title. Atlantic Region Championship. Pitcher was also named the NJAC The first to finish for the it takes to be champions. earn her All-American honors. The freshmen were a great th Offensive Player of the Week for Red Dragons was junior Alyson The Red Dragons finished 15 st overall, the team’s twentieth top- the week ending November 20, Dalton in the 31 spot 2010. overall, earning her All- twenty finish. The success of the team, and Dalton, doesn’t come During the first round of the American honors. NCAA Division III Playoffs, All seven runners from simply running, she says: “One of the most challenging Pitcher racked up 20-of-26 pass for the Cortland team completions, resulting in 232 finished the 6,000 meter aspect of my sport is I’m outside running every day no matter the passing yards. In the showdown course in less than 23 versus Endicott, Pitcher also minutes. After Dalton’s conditions. Snow, rain, freezing st temperatures, you name it my rushed five times for a total of 22 31 individual finish, yards, including one touchdown. senior Erin Keaveney team is out there putting in the work. Running the amount that While Cortland’s season crossed the line in the ended in the second round of the 135th position. Not my team does is also extremely strenuous on your body so we NCAA tournament in a loss to far behind her came Alfred University, Pitcher’s arm sophomore Jordyn have to make sure we’re eating th all the right foods and taking care still showed up strong. Pitcher Naylon in 138 . The connected on 20 passes for a other two scoring of our bodies in other ways,” says Dalton. total of 174 yards including two runners were junior touchdowns. Hannah Hoffman in Dalton routinely put together th impressive performances during Most impressive, are 159 and senior Kristin Pitcher’s season statistics. For Vespa in 162nd. the season. At the NCAA DIII Atlantic Regionals race, Dalton the season, Pitcher had completed The final two 157 passes in 279 attempts. Those competitors for Cortland placed fourth with a time of 21:59.8, earning her All-Region 157 passes completed translated were freshmen Dayna into 1757 total yards and 18 Eikeseth in 170th and honors, and helping the team reach fifth place overall. touchdowns. senior Caitlin Sullivan Cortland finished the season in 175th. In a sport with emphasis on individual finish times, with a 10-2 record and a place in The 2010 cross the school history books for the country season may be Dalton does not undermine the importance of having a strong third highest win total in a season. over, but the women’s As for Pitcher, out of his 14 total team certainly did not team. Dalton has a tradition before each race that she uses to starts for the Red Dragons, he has end on a bad finish. thrown at least one touchdown photo provided by Erin Keaveney help lift up her teammates. “I go up to each girl on my pass in 13 of those games. The competing cross country runners pose at the National Meet in Iowa team and tell them they’re fast. Basketball Scores Thankful for Football Women’s basketball buckets from behind the arc. Football has become College football games played with a rotating host team. This splits Skidmore Invit. Cortland then faced on Thanksgiving and during the year, the New York Jets hosted Skidmore in the pre-determined more than just a game following weekend are mainly the Cincinnati Bengals in the Championship tournament schedule. This game on Thanksgiving rivalry games. One game in late game, while the Detroit By Kevin Mcdonnell did not go into seven overtimes particular, the Turkey Day Lions hosted the New England Staff Writer like Skidmore’s men’s team By Chris Oullette Classic, which is a game between Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys did recently versus Southern Staff Writer Alabama State University and welcomed the New Orleans The Red Dragons women’s Vermont, an NCAA record. Tuskegee University, has been Saints. basketball team started the season Cortland got off to a good first played on Thanksgiving Day Several students here at off great with wins over Elmira, half against the Thoroughbreds. annually since 1924. Some other Cortland said that they always St. John Fisher, and Skidmore. Cortland led 38-28 at the break. examples of rivalry games played try to start a football game with They had the lead for the final 31 When it comes to during the Thanksgiving weekend their family and friends or they This was the first time they have Thanksgiving, people started off 3-0 since the 2007 minutes of the game. are the Iron Bowl: Auburn Tigers just watch the football games The Red Dragons were led by traditionally think of the Macy’s vs. Alabama Crimson Tide; the on TV. Freshman Sean Faulkner season when they started 7-0. Thanksgiving Day Parade, the big The women begn the week at Molly Byrne once again. Byrne Battle for the Golden Boot: LSU said, “I love watching football on had a season high 17 points, turkey dinner, and then the big Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks; Thanksgiving. There is nothing Elmira College. The Red Dragons nap after said dinner. But recently, dominated the Soaring Eagles all including 13 in the first half. She and the Jeweled Shillelagh: Notre better to do on that day.” Not only was named tournament MVP more and more people have Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC does Faulkner watch football on game long. Cortland shot 52% started to add football to their list from the field in the 83-48 rout of after the game. Trojans, which is played during Thanksgiving, but so does his Cortland shot 44 percent from of traditions on Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving weekend every entire family. So, when you are Elmira. whether it be playing a backyard Molly Byrne led the Red the floor including 41 percent other year. spending time with your family from long range. Mary Bruns game of football with family and For professional football, next Thanksgiving, try to do a Dragons in scoring with 16 friends or watching professional points: she also accounted for led the Red Dragons on the day the Detroit Lions and the Dallas little more than just stuff your with 10 rebounds, seven of them and collegiate games on the Cowboys have played home face with turkey. Try to start a 6 rebounds on the day. Micki TV. However, not many people Volpini and Jen Polan also scored coming on the defensive end. games on Thanksgiving since pickup game with your family Cortland went 2-0 in the may know this, but football has 1934 and 1966 respectively, in and friends or at least watch some in double-digits, accounting for actually been played annually 14 and 13 respectively. Polan also Skidmore Invitational as did a series called the Thanksgiving of the games on TV. If football SUNY Oneonta. The two shared on Thanksgiving Day and the Classic. However, starting in isn’t part of your Thanksgiving had 8 assists in the game. following weekend since 1902, From Elmira the Red Dragons the tournament championship as 2006, the NFL added a third tradition, try to make it a part of Cortland did not face Oneonta when the first all-pro football game on Thanksgiving night it. headed to Saratoga Springs for league was formed. the Skidmore Invitational at during this tournament. The Cortland Red Dragons will play For example, unorganized Skidmore College. Oneonta, St. groups play football games John Fisher and Skidmore were their SUNYAC rival Oneonta Red Dragons on January 25 and on Thanksgiving in a series of the other teams vying for the matches usually dubbed, “The Have rentals to fill or a business tournament championship. February 15. Cortland faced Ithaca this Turkey Bowl.” These games are The Red Dragons started normally played by a variety to promote? the tournament off by facing past Tuesday and will start off SUNYAC play this weekend of people, including extended Reach 2,000+ readers by placing an the Cardinals of St. John Fisher families, college fraternities, College. This game was a lot with a Western New York road advertisement in The Dragon Chronicle! trip with Friday and Saturday volunteer fire departments, and closer than the game versus local churches. E-mail [email protected] for ad rates, Elmira. The Red Dragons were matchups versus Buffalo State and Fredonia. The Red Dragons College and professional publication dates and deadlines. tied at halftime, 31-31. games played over the Brittany Cohen led the Red next home game is not until January 5th when they host Thanksgiving weekend are Dragons versus St. John Fisher usually referred to as a Classic. with 13 points, including three Clarkson. 11 December 2, 2010 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS State Champion Ruggers fall in Regionals

After winning the NY spread Bentley’s defense. There “We’re a family, and we worked Zach Rutkowski after the game. State Division II Championship. were a number of plays where hard together for everything we It was more than an They go into their offseason as State Title, the Rugby Cortland should have scored but have accomplished this year. A impressive season for the state champions and look forward team falls to Bentley tough defense from Bentley kept lot of guys stepped up when they Warriors, as they went 6-0 in the to the spring to continue their them out of the tryline. needed to and that’s what Rugby regular season and 2-0 in the New success. Bentley stole the ball and one is all about.” said team captain York State playoffs to win the By Theodore Montalvo of their wing players was able to Staff Writer find a gap and score off a huge run down their own sideline. They were up 10-0 over Cortland. Chris Heim was able to pick the tempo up as he laid a On November 6, the Cortland devastating hit off the next kick rugby team played its final game off and Cortland recovered the versus Bentley University at ball. The pack was able to tire out home in a Regional playoff Bentley’s defense and Captain match. Aqualina got the ball out quickly Bentley traveled from to winger Frank Dipasquale Boston to play the undefeated who finally found the tryline for State champion Warriors. This Cortland and scored. Cortland was Cortland’s first match versus trailed 10-5 at halftime. a team outside of New York The muddy conditions on State. Little was known about the field kept Cortland from fully Cortland’s opponent, “ but I have using their outside speed the every bit of confidence in my second half. They lost possession team. We know what were made a number of times. Bentley ran of.” team captain Tony Aqualina the ball hard and was able to said before the game. score again going up by 10 over It was a bitter cold afternoon, Cortland. but that didn’t stop Cortland’s Close to the tryline, Chris fans from showing their support. Heim got the ball and powered Cortland kicked off to start the through to score. Mike Compton match and pack members Brad was able to convert the kick Demo and Chris Heim sprinted bringing the score to 15-12. down the field to make the first Cortland then committed a hit of the game. penalty which allowed Bentley Bentley kept possession to kick for points and convert and worked the ball down making the score 18-12. With the muddy field as the two time running out Cortland was unfamiliar teams got acquainted. fighting desperately to score. A couple of crucial tackles from Duncan Forbes then shined fullback Thanner Hestdalen kept some light for Cortland when he Bentley from scoring right away. blocked a kick, picked it up and Eventually they found their way broke through the defense. As the into the tryline and scored first fullback closed in he passed the going up on Cortland 5-0. ball to Nick Tricarico to score. Down but not out, Cortland The score was 18-17, and kicked off again. Able to regain unfortunately that’s how it would possession, they used their pack’s stay. Cortland lost their first game strength and wings’ speed work of the season and was unable to photo provided by Theodore Montalvo the ball to the sidelines and advance to the regional final four. The Cortland Warriors’ pack enters a ruck early in their Regional Playoff game against Bentley

able to stretch the lead later, as Dorian Myles scored on a 12 FOOTBALL yard run. Edicott would get a College Basketball Preview FROM PAGE 12 late touchdown pass from Mike Konopka to Mike Murphy, but it was too little, too late. College basketball is game that would be decided in the Izzo. Izzo had led the Spartans to Part of the reason for Dorian Myles was one of finals minutes, with the Spartans the Final Four in six of the last 12 Endicott’s comeback was those surprise contributors in the back and the countdown winning 76-71. years. They return senior guard two costly turnovers by the game, scoring two times on the to March madness is on However, the biggest early Kalin Lucas as well as junior Dragons when trying to drain ground. Pitcher not only threw for season matchup came in the CBE forward Draymond Green. Lucas the clock. A fumble recovery three scores, but added one on the Classic with defending national was injured in last year’s NCAA and an interception helped bring ground. Autera had his one score, By Nathan Vaji Tournament with a torn Achilles’ Staff Writer champion #1 Duke squaring off the Gulls back . Cortland was but was injured in the game. against #4 Kansas State. What tendon. was made out to be a possible Despite the loss of 2009 Final Four matchup didn’t turn National Player of the Year Evan As the college football out to be quite the game it was Turner, Ohio State looks poised season comes to an end, the hyped as Duke, led by freshman to return to the Final Four. The college basketball season is just point guard Kyrie Irving, ran all Buckeyes return big man David beginning. You may have noticed over the Wildcats en route to an Lighty as well as sharpshooter basketball games on all day 82-68 victory in Kansas City. Jon Diebler. They also add top during the Thanksgiving break. Duke, with the addition of recruit Jared Sullinger. Sullinger These early-season tournaments Irving and transfer Seth Curry, is leading the Buckeyes in may not be as exciting as March looks to be just as dangerous scoring in the young season with Madness, but some of the early as last year. They return guard 16 points per game. matchups may be a preview of Nolan Smith and Final Four Most The Big Ten is one of the top what is to come in March. Outstanding Player Kyle Singler conferences in the nation. But as In the Maui Invitational, to an already deep roster. Curry, usual, the Big East will be just as Connecticut knocked off two top- the younger brother of current tough. Defending regular season ten teams in #2 Michigan State NBA player and former Davidson champion Syracuse lost star Wes and #9 Kentucky. The Huskies star Stephan Curry, averaged 20.2 Johnson. However, they return are led by junior point guard points per game in his freshman young talent in Kris Joseph and Kemba Walker, who is leading year at Liberty before transferring Scoop Jardine. Brandon Triche the nation in scoring with 30 to Duke. and Rick Jackson will also look to points per game. Also during that Michigan State also looks to lead the Orange through the long tournament, #2 Michigan State be in the running for another Final Big East conference schedule. faced off with #11 Washington, a Four berth for head coach Tom Villanova and their deep guard play with be a tough cortlandstudentrentals.com test for the Orange. However, the top team in the Big East looks to be Pittsburgh. The Pitt Panthers return a lethal guard Prices Starting at combo in Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker. They also have Gary McGhee inside as well as freshman Talib Zanna. $2,295 No matter who your favorite team may be, this looks to be All Inclusive Pricing Available another exciting season in the Call 607-745-1775 world of college basketball. Sports Cortland Red Dragons Fall in Second Round Athletics

After beating Endicott, Scores Cortland drops home game to Alfred FOOTBALL Cortland 20 By Kyle Garland/Steve Femia Sports Editor/Staff Writer Alfred 34

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY The football team’s Cortland 3 outstanding season came to end Saturday as the 17th ranked Hamilton 1 Red Dragons fell to the Saxons Next: at Geneseo of Alfred State in the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. MEN’S BASEKTBALL “I’ve never seen a team do that to us. They were challenging Cortland 71 and figured us out but they came Ithaca 84 in and handled business,” said junior corner D.J. Romano. Next: at Buffalo St. Alfred came to Cortland as the underdog but left victorious after a convincing 34-20 win. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Alfred got on the board Cortland 67 with just under five minutes remaining in the first quarter Hamilton 55 and never relinquished the lead. Next: at Buffalo St. After trailing 14-6 at halftime, the Red Dragons turned the ball over on their opening second-half WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY possession. Alfred capitalized with a touchdown to go up 20-6. Cortland 0 Cortland pulled closer late in the Utica 5 fourth quarter, but after a failed onside kick attempt, the Saxons Next: vs Utica tacked on another touchdown to seal the game. Alfred dominated photo by staff photographer Todd Curtis statistically, rushing for 146 more Sophomore Wide Receiver Mike Humphrey catches a pass from Dan Pitcher inside the 10 yard line yards than the Red Dragons. They will go on to play top-seeded Endicott College. In what turned Pitcher put up one of his most fourth quarter. The lack of offense Mount Union. out to be a second half shootout, impressive games of the year, in the first half contributed As for Cortland, their the Red Dragons were able to hold throwing over 230 yards and to the early deficit, and the Athletes 10 wins this season is the third off the gulls in the opening round three scores. Running back Justin inconsistencies later on also help highest win total in school history. of the playoffs. The Dragons won Autera seemed to be targeted by yield scoring drives. Cortland’s Romano said, “it feels good but 49-35, and saw contributions in the defense but still nearly topped defense helped slow down any of the we still feel like we could have ways that weren’t seen as much 100 yards on the day with one threats, even though they didn’t done better…We start lifting throughout the regular season. touchdown. Though down as force any turnovers or record again over winter break and we Edicott was forced to play much as 28 at one point, Edicott any sacks, a rarity for the Red Week aren’t happy.” catch up for most of the game, continued to fight back and kept Dragons. In order to get to the Alfred thanks in part to the strong the Red Dragons honest in the game, Cortland had to first beat offense of the Red Dragons. Dan second half, especially in the See FOOTBALL , page 11 Men’s Basketball Slams at NYU The Red Dragons placed Winter scored six points during focus,” Winter said, in reference Winter lead Cortland with that stretch. “Going into the to the second half letdown. It 18 points to go along with three second at the NYU second half our feeling was to didn’t help that there shots were assists while Hefele, Marshall Invitational keep playing our game and put starting to drop” he added. Polan and Smith all finished with ten- them away,” said Winter. “We finished with 17 points and 15 plus points. Kevin McMahon didn’t want to give them a chance rebounds while teammates Carl had a team high nine rebounds. By Becky Greenland to make a comeback.” Yaffe and Stockmal contributed Xavier Everson lead the Saints News Editor But the Red Dragons were 15 and 12 points respectively for with a game highs of 21 points unable to close out the Violets. the hosts. Jeremy Smith paced and 10 rebounds including three Alyson Dalton NYU came out a different team the Red Dragons finishing with three-pointers. Women’s Cross Country in the second half, firing on all 19 points while Dustin Marshall, The Red Dragons sat at Dalton earns Athlete of the Week cylinders as they outscored the 15 points, and Winter, 11 points, 2-1 going into Tuesday’s non- honors for the third time after a Leading 27-17 at half, Red Dragons 53-34. NYU tied both finished in double digits. conference game against Ithaca. strong finish at Nationals Cortland looked to be well on the game at 41-41 on a Kyle In Cortland’s first round Winter already sees some great their way to a 3-0 start and a Stockmal free throw with 11:50 game the Red Dragons took things from the team. “Our first place championship at the remaining. Cortland took its care of Emmanuel College of greatest strength of our team has NYU invitation. That was until final lead 16 seconds later ona Massachusetts winning by a score been the ability to share the ball. the second half where NYU shot Harrison Hefele three-pointer, but of 74-64. Cortland lead 35-32 at We all have good chemistry with 66% from the field including tournament MVP Richie Polan halftime and never trailed in the each other and have been sharing 7-9 from behind the arc, a huge responded with four of his to give second half. The Saints would the ball while getting it to the open improvement from the 27% they NYU the lead for good at 45-44. get close as 50-45 on two Patrick man to get quality shots.” While shot in the first half. The second The game would stay close Ramsey free throws with 10:51 the Red Dragons have found the half surge lead to a 70-61 win until the final minutes. Cortland left. The Red Dragons would open man in the early going, the for NYU and the first loss of the was still within two at 58-56 make sure the team has struggled on the glass season for the Red Dragons. following another Winter three- Saints wouldn’t get any close as they have been outrebounded Cortland trailed 17-11 after pointer with 2:37 left, but Polan as Cortland then went on a 9-0 110-99. “ Since we do not have Derek Becker’s jumper with answered with a three of his own run, highlighted by a Marshall a very big team this year, we need 8:53 left in the first half. The at the 2:19 mark. Jeremy Smith’s three-pointer and two Harrison to rebound at all five positions on Red Dragons would then take three-pointer with 1:36 left pulled Hefele baskets, and led 59-45 the defense and offensive end.” control for the remainder of the the Red Dragons to within four, with 8:18 remaining. Emmanuel Winter added. half. The Red Dragons outscored Dan Pitcher but NYU scored seven of the would cut the lead down to six Cortland visits Buffalo State Football the Violets 16-0 the rest of the game’s final nine points to pull but Winter converted a three point and Fredonia this weekend to way to take a 27-17 lead. All- away late for the victory. “We lost play moments later. Cortland kickoff conference play. Pitcher led the Red Dragons past Tournament selection, Jesse a bit of our intensity and defensive would cruise from that point on. Endicott College with four total touchdowns