THURSDAY INSIDE April 28, 2011 “Oedipus Back to Back” News...... 1-3 Review Opinions...... 4-6 LIFESTYLES PG 7 Lifestyles..7-9

INDEX Ten things you need to do Sports.....10-12 before you leave Cortland

Vol. LXXXVIII No. 20 OPINIONS PG 5

State University of New York College at Cortland Track Stars Blaze Past the Competion

Photo by Todd Curtis Members of the Cortland Women’s Track team cross the finish line in absolute style last weekend, April 22/23. See page 10, “Track and Field Review,” for the full story Make a Pledge From Seniors to Alumni

Health Club inspires stu- team to get eight hours of sleep on Seniors are reminded to you connected to the College your undergraduate or graduate Health-Wellness Day; Non-Tra- you love so dearly? The Office survey, please visit www.cort- dents to make a healthy ditional Students’ Organization stay connected as alumni of Alumni Affairs serves as your land.edu/alumni and choose the pledge for Wellness Day will drink an extra bottle of wa- after they graduate connection to maintaining a rela- “Class of 2011” box on the left ter, and APAC pledges to perform tionship with your Alma Mater; hand side as soon as possible. self breast or testicular examina- however, the link starts with you. These tools are the only way the tions on Health-Wellness Day. By Ashley Stanton-Follett and Did you know that after College can keep serving you. As By Hannah Connelly Lee Ann Mazzarissi Staff Writer Individual pledges have also graduation your Cortland e-mail you pack up your parents’ mini- been submitted, such as Profes- Contributing Writers account is deleted? While some van one last time with your be- sor John Leary’s goal to go on might consider this to be minor, longings and memories, be sure to a hike at Lime Hollow Nature this essentially is closing off your remember the importance of stay- On Friday, April 29, Cort- Center, and Kim Patricia’s pledge As graduation quickly ap- electronic gateway to the cam- ing connected to your alma mater. land’s Health Club will be spon- to “devote at least 30 minutes a proaches, each senior attempts pus. Through your e-mail, you Also, before May 6, we soring the First Annual Health- day to doing nothing but relaxing to make every last minute count. will receive the alumni newslet- should all consider leaving a Wellness Day. This event will and de-stressing.” Like Patricia’s They pick-up their caps and ter, Moments, information about legacy at Cortland. With New be a campus-wide initiative to pledge points out, pledges don’t gowns, ride the bull at Beer Gog- reunions, and other events to York State funding decreasing start getting students and faculty only have to be about physical gles, and do one last t-shirt at the connect you with fellow alumni significantly to less than 30% of to start paying more attention and nutritional health, but can Dark Horse. However, few keep across the country. Therefore, we the operation budget, it is increas- to their health and well-being. also be about mental well-being. in mind the bridge they are about encourage you to please update ingly imperative to give back. As This event, which will be Health-Wellness Day en- to cross. On May 21, 2011, ev- your current contact information. students, we all benefitted from held on the steps of Corey Union courages pledges to promote ery senior will move their tassels The alumni reunion is an an- the generosity of alumni, parents from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will in- one’s mental and social health from left to right and are thus tran- nual event hosted at the Lynne and friends of the College. Your clude performances, free give- as well. Anna Wright, one of the sitioning from senior to alumni. Parks ’68 SUNY Cortland gift is a way of giving back, a aways and appearances by Blaze, coordinator’s of Health-Wellness It goes without saying that Alumni House and throughout way of saying thank you, and a the Cortland mascot. It will also Day says, “I want everyone who this transition comes with the the campus and community. Past way of symbolically making the be a chance for individuals, makes a pledge to stick with it fears of leaving friends that have reunions have allowed alumni to transition from student to alumni. clubs, organizations, sports teams on Health-Wellness Day, and become family, and memories participate in golf tournaments, If each senior from our gradu- and academic departments to then realize how easy it was to you’ve shared together. There boat cruises, wine tours and much ating class donated a gift of $20.11 start a healthy trend on campus. make a simple change for the is also a sense of loss in the at- more. Each alumni reunion high- – significant to our graduating Health Club is asking groups, better. Even though Health- tachment to the Cortland cam- lights different class years, in year - we would be able to give organizations, departments and Wellness Day is only for one pus that you have made your addition to different Greek or- at least $26,000 to our alma ma- individuals to make a pledge to day, I’m hoping that people will home for the past four years. ganizations, sports, and clubs. ter. Visit www.cortland.edu/giv- commit to do something healthy stick to their commitments for But have no fear seniors, the Of- So while you continue to ing and note “Senior Class Leg- on the day of the event that they more than a day, or even think of fice of Alumni Affairs is here. check things off your senior acy Gift” for more information. wouldn’t do on a normal basis. a new pledge to commit to each Who knew that in an office bucket list, make sure you don’t From a red dragon to a pro- Over 40 pledges have already day. I want people to understand located one floor above the brick forget to complete your trans- fessional, pitcher chips to busi- been submitted through Health- that many small changes in one’s oven and sushi chef at everyone’s formation to a Cortland alumni ness cards, and classrooms to Wellness Day’s Facebook page, life can add up to a lot and turn favorite dining facility in Hilltop, by updating your alumni record. offices, consider yourself a and through e-mail. Examples of there stands a team of Cortland If the excitement of Grad Finale Cortland alumni. Congratula- pledges include the Men’s Soccer See PLEDGE, page 3 employees devoted to keeping got in the way of you completing tions class of 2011, you did it! 2 April 28, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS What’s Going On? Letter From the Editor Calendar of Events: April 28-May 4 As the final issue of the agreed with her. After that talk need to thank my family for year, as well as my last issue as a I began thinking about how in all of their support and for be- member of The Dragon Chron- many ways Cortland has be- ing my biggest fans. (If I didn’t Today: icle, gets ready to go to press, come my home. For the past tell her not, to my mom would I can’t help but reflect back four years I have spent eight still cut out my articles for me 12. p.m. Sandwich Seminar: “Love, Lust and Liquor” in Brockway Hall on my time here at Cortland. out of the twelve months in this and put them on the refrigera- Jacobus Lounge. As a freshman I remember small town in upstate New York. tor). I would like to thank my professor “Doc” Hollenback I’ve experienced so much coaches and professors for telling me how fast my college during those months. I’ve been their patience and knowledge. I career would go by. These past a proud member of both the would like to thank the friends Friday: few months, as I trudged to class wrestling team and The Drag- I’ve made here that have made in the snow and slush, I felt as on Chronicle, which have each my Cortland experience an 10. a.m. Health-Wellness Day, located on the steps of Corey Union. though graduation would never left a profound effect on me. unforgettable one. I have to arrive. I now have to admit that Both have taught me the val- thank my housemates both past Doc was right; with three weeks ue of hard work and the pride and present, at 28 Clayton, be- left until graduation, I can’t help you feel as result of that work. cause if I didn’t, they would Saturday: but shake my head and wonder I have taken all different types never let me hear the end of it. where the last four years went. of classes. Some have been ex- As I leave Cortland and be- 12. p.m. Enjoy the Spring Fling Carnival on Neubig road. It seems like just last week tremely beneficial; others opened gin my life in the “real world,” I was wandering-lost-around my eyes to global issues, while I can’t help but feel the same as Dowd Fine Arts trying to find in others I could barely keep my I did when I first arrived here 8. p.m. See Kid Cudi perform for the Spring Fling concert. Located in the my COR 101 class. (O.K. may- eyes open. I’ve done well in some four years ago. I feel that mix- be I did get lost last week, but classes, not so well in others. ture of excitement, anxiousness Park Center ice arena. I swear I’m getting real close (Cough..Spanish…cough) I’ve and nervousness that is only felt to figuring that building out). made friends that I hope to stay when you begin a new chap- I called home the oth- close with, and met characters I ter in your life. Like a fresh- Sunday: er day and complained to can live without. I have gained man on move-in day, I’m not my mom about how bad the stories that I’ll proudly pass along sure what my future holds, but 4. p.m. Gospel Choir 25th Anniversary Spring Concert in Brown Audito- weather was and how annoy- to my future children, while oth- I can only hope that it will be ing some of my classes were. ers remain best kept to myself. as memorable as my time here. rium. “Wow, you must be re- I would like to thank those Yours in Cortland Pride, ally anxious to come home,” who have helped me during my Daniel Harding, Jr. Monday: she replied. Out of instinct, I time here. First and foremost, I Editor-in-Chief

Award winning author, Ginnah Howard, will discuss the differ- 4:30. pm ent aspects of writing and publishing a novel in her talk titled, “How to Write and Publish a Novel.” Located in Sperry 304. Exploring Spiritual Life The final Wellness the Interfaith Center, and looked support, and guidance that, for Tuesday: to explore a wide variety of many, religion has given us at Wednesday supports spiritual traditions and beliefs. home? For many students, bow- 12 p.m. Last day for in-class examinations. campus fellowship The night turned out to be ing their head and giving thanks one of shared religious and spiri- before a meal would be consid- tual experiences, where differ- ered commonplace and expected By Lisa Torswick ent people came together and at home, but at college they may Wednesday Health Promotion Intern sat around a table to show others feel nervous to show their reli- their beliefs and traditions. The gious practices to others when Cheer on the Men’s Lacrosse Team in the SUNYAC Semifinals. invitation was open to anyone everything is new and different. to sit down, eat, drink, and learn Religion is no longer seen When we speak about some about the different rituals and as taboo in college. Groups such of the most controversial and holy meals represented, which as Hillel and Agape are bring- heated topics of our day, issues of ranged from the more com- ing religion and spirituality to war and politics usually come to monly known practices of Ca- the forefront, and providing a mind. We see people taking sides tholicism and Judaism, to lesser place for people to come and find and holding fast to their beliefs, known beliefs such as Wicca. a sense of community that is so not looking to change their views. Cathy Smith, one of the often lost upon entering college. What we don’t usually real- program organizers, was quoted A study done by the Higher ize is that the issue of religion as saying, “The first part of the Education Research Institute has created rifts between groups program was rich with spiri- titled, “The Spiritual Life of Col- for centuries now. At the same tual tradition and rituals around lege Students,” interviewed over time, it has brought many peo- holy meals, and the dinner af- 110,000 students on more than ple together to partake in spe- terward was a wonderful way 236 college campuses and found cial traditions that have created to connect with many people that 79% of students share some a sense of unity and belonging. from these traditions.” Health sort of belief in God, and 81% College is often regarded Promotions Intern, Jason Deck- attend some sort of religious ser- as a place that breeds bad deci- er, said, “This program was a vice regularly or occasionally. sions and poor judgment: a place time to meet and make connec- I hope some of you were where many leave the strong tions with people you wouldn't able to take this as a time to get sense of a religious presence normally get the chance to." in touch with your own spiri- that they have grown up with at Recently, I spoke with one of tuality, and get a deeper under- home. Often times, students get my housemates, who expressed standing of your own beliefs. lost in the blur of papers, dead- to me how she has found herself You can even learn about the lines, and parties; They don’t feeling sad around the holiday beliefs of some of your fellow know where to turn when they season because Cortland doesn’t classmates. Religion should not Student Housing for need some religious guidance. get a break from classes. She be something that divides us. Cortland has always strived has had to spend Passover with It should be a unifier between to create a sense of community people who don’t understand her people, to help bring them togeth- 2-6 Students for all of its diverse students, and holiday, and longs for her family er. It doesn’t matter if you be- in an effort to do so, the Interfaith and her home. Instead of enjoy- lieve in one God or many, which- Walking Distance to Community created, the “Holy ing family traditions that bring ever belief allows you to feel Times, Holy Meals: Exploring back warm memories of her grounded and whole again should Spiritual Life” program with the childhood, she has to spend the be celebrated and explored. Campus cooperation of the Health Promo- holidays eating in a dining hall, This holiday season, and for tion Office’s Wellness Wednes- pressured by upcoming exams. the rest of the semester, don’t let Call 607-842-6269 day Series. The program, which Where do we turn when we yourself get lost in the shuffle, happened to be the last one in feel this kind of homesickness? and do your best to keep the faith the series, took place April 20 at Where can we find the strength, alive, whichever faith that may be. Fall 2010/Spring 2011 49 Oswego-5 single bedroom house Do you want to get involved on campus, meet 25 Maple-7 single bedroom house new people and have your voice heard? 49 South- 3 bedroom house Join The Dragon Chronicle! Cortlandstudenthousing.com Meetings are held every Monday at 9:30 p.m. 607-745-2222 in Corey 111. NEWS The Dragon Chronicle April 28, 2011 3

aways and information. During the event, Health Club will be PLEDGE promoting the American Red FROM COVER PAGE Cross’s Citizen CPR campaign Green is Good by encouraging members of the campus to watch an instructional video about assisting in CPR. Organization encourag- Private farmers are said to However, one problem the out to be really significant. That’s This will be a day full of lose around 2,880 acres a day farmers recognized was getting what this day is all about: aware- healthy events, giveaways and es young people to farm of farming land because it is a the food to those who cannot af- ness that small positive changes information. All students, fac- and make a difference hard industry to stay financially ford it, like people living in larger are still important and can lead ulty, clubs, organizations, and strong. The Greenhorns travel cities. Living healthy is much you to living a wellness lifestyle.” sports teams are encouraged to around the country to help edu- more expensive than living off of President Bitterbaum is make a pledge to fulfill on Health- cate people about the benefits of McDonald’s. Farmers want to see on board with the idea as well, Wellness Day. All groups who By Brittani Sahm everyone be able to afford their Staff Writer private farming. Industrialized and has been involved by send- submit pledges will be given a farming has become the norm, fresh grown produce and meat, ing e-mail announcements about certificate of their pledge to- dis but mass production does not sus- so they too can see the difference. the event, and even contributing play. Send all completed pledges tain the earth like it has intended. Luckily, the panel of farmers funds. Colleges for Change: To- through Inter-Campus Mail at Some young farmers in the noticed “a boom in young farm- bacco Free SUNY Cortland and Corey Union SGA-Health Club, From April 18 through 22, documentary are actually start- ers” referring to it as a “phenom- SUNY Cortland’s Health Pro- or by pledge on Facebook at the Cortland campus celebrated ing to practice biodynamic farm- enon” because of the increase motion Office will also be col- Cortland Health-Wellness Day. Sustainability Week with lec- ing, a type of farming in which in interest. Furthermore, there laborating with Health-Wellness So, what are YOU going to tures and presentations every all products are grown using only is an increase in urban farming, Day by providing free give- change for Health-Wellness Day? day, showing the student body plant and animal parts. The farm- which is giving larger cities more that taking care of the planet is ers reuse what they have while access to farming education. crucial for our future. Wednes- growing healthy produce for all. Farming may seem like an day night, the documentary The Although farming, for the occupation most people are not Greenhorns was shown with most part, is beneficial for all interested in, but consider the a panel of local farmers an- those involved, the one thing benefits to becoming a private swering questions afterwards. all farmers emphasized was the farmer. You are able to eat your According to www.thegreen- amount of hard work it takes own produce, leading to a health- horns.net, their organization is to be a successful farmer. It is ier life. You are able to save mon- a “grassroots non-profit group a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week ey by producing your own food. made up of young farmers and job with no health care or days You are able to help other fami- many collaborators.” The Green- off. So, why do they become lies lead healthier lifestyles. Last- horns’ main mission is “to re- farmers and then stay farmers? ly, you can break the stereotype cruit, promote and support the “We just want to see everyone of large industrialized farming. new generation of young farmers be able to enjoy our food, to bene- There are many sources in this ample and able 21st cen- fit from it,” said one farmer on the to contact if you are interested tury America.” The documentary panel. It is important to all farm- in the farming industry. The showcased young farmers mak- ers that many people have access Greenhorns are always look- ing a difference throughout the to this healthier lifestyle. They ing for new, young farmers. United States, most of which were love the fact that they can provide Other websites to visit are www. starting their own farming plots people with food not associated CropMob.org and www.NO- in under-served communities. with industrialized companies. FANY.org for more information.

photo by Hannah Connelly Take the Power Back Students create a poster for Health-Wellness Day Friday, April 29

Students fight back with on to stand up against the gov- sage. We are taking a deeper ernment for taking money away look into the SUNY school sys- the power of music and from SUNY schools. As a class, tem and the detrimental effects Choir Praises the audience of Youtube we are looking to put around 200 it is facing. With education sys- people in this video that will be tems dwindling down and tuition Gospel Choir celebrates leigh, with Zena Jones as the uploaded onto YouTube, and will skyrocketing, the social media 25 years with praise, soloist, “Let’s Dance,” by John P. potentially be seen all over the tool of YouTube is a fast and Kee, “The Presence,” by Youth- By Molly Fogarty love, and a little dance ful Praise, “Ride On, King Je- Contributing Writer world. We are looking for ea- easy way to spread the message. ger students who recognize the This is especially true for stu- sus,” an African-American spiri- problem going on and are will- dents in middle and high school By Jessica Downer tual, and “Alpha & Omega,” ing to be a part of our Lip Dub. whose future will undoubtedly Copy Editor by Israel and the New Breed. The Mass Choir, a combina- Did you know that all SUNY Last year was the first time be affected. In addition, our COM 350 took on the Lip Dub job market is faced with a dif- tion of choir members, alumni, Schools are cutting their funding? and anyone who wants to par- This is because the governor’s pro- project and, if you search You- ficult time, and the decline of fi- Tube for “SUNY Cortland Lip nancial aid is a genuinely large ticipate, will perform “Oh Happy posed budget plan will cut SUNY Day,” by Edwin Hawkins. funding by over $362 Million. Dub” you will see a preview of problem with families all over The SUNY Cortland Gos- pel Choir, directed by Robert Solos will be performed by Are you interested in taking the kind of shoot we plan to do. the country, especially the state th The songs we have chosen to of New York. SUNY schools Brown, will end their 25 an- Jason Carrerio, Melody Byron, a stand against this cut to fund- Leah Horning, Khalia Brown, ing? Right here at Cortland you portray our message are, “Gradu- promote making college educa- niversary celebration with their ate” by Third Eye Blind, “ Not tion affordable for all, but with spring concert, which will be and the alumni listed above. have a chance to be part of a Lip st SUNY Cortland A Capella, Dub. A Lib Dub is a group of Afraid” by Eminem, “Fortunate budget cuts they’re risking los- held on Sunday, May 1 at 4 Son” by Creedance Clearwater ing a lot of potential students. p.m. in Brown Auditorium. Directed by Noelle Chaddock people lip-syncing a song that has Paley, will also participate in a message behind the lyrics and Revival and “We’re Not Gon- The time is now to unite This will be the conclu- na Take it” by Twisted Sister. against the control of higher gov- sion of the year-long celebra- the concert celebration. Some is shot with one continuous shot. of their songs will include Dr. Kalteflieter’s New -Com The message of these songs ernment. Support SUNY and help tion with concerts performed in combined with Cortland peers keep its powerful reputation alive. Batavia, Utica, and the choir’s “Wade in the Water,” an Afri- munication Media class (COM can American Spirtual, “Hal- 350) is taking a Lib Dub project will convey a powerful mes- international tour to Toronto and Niagara Falls, Canada. lellujah,” by Jeff Buckley, and The concert is sure to be a “A Life Uncommon,” by Jewel. treat for attendees, as many gos- Tickets for the celebration pel choir alumni will be return- are $3 for students, $4 for seniors, ing to view and participate in and $5 for general admission. concert celebration. Some of Tickets will be sold at the these alumni include Mark San- door and by choir members days Cortland’s Classic Cinema tiago ’09, Zena Jones, Jared Tall- before the concert. The proceeds man, Dorothy Thomas ’77 and collected go towards Gospel choir international recording artist, scholarship funds, and the 2012 Christine Johnson Sinclair ’89. International Tour to England. It RHA’s Drive-in style said, “We wanted to bring to- ble Me as, “When a criminal mas- The choir will be perform- is sure to be a delightful, fun, and termind uses a trio of orphan girls theater works to bring gether the Cortland campus com- ing crowd favorites, including uplifting for participates and audi- munity and the community of as pawns for a grand scheme, “Perfect Praise,” by Richard ence members alike. A reception community together Cortland to have a fun night.” he finds their love is profoundly Smallwood, “Faithful Is Our will follow the concert. Come Popcorn, cotton candy, and changing him for the better.” God,” by Hezekiah Walker, “Or- show your support and congratu- hot dogs will be available for sale, A brief synopsis of Toy Story der My Steps,” by Glenn Bur- late the choir on 25 great years. By Megan O’Brien and admission is free. Cattaneo 3 is, “The toys are mistakenly Staff Writer said, “Bring a blanket to sit on delivered to a day-care center and one to keep warm!” The rain instead of the attic right before location is the Lusk Field House. Andy leaves for college, and On May 7 at 8 p.m., Resi- Despicable Me will start it’s up to Woody to convince Got a hot news tip? dence Hall Association will be at 8 p.m. and Toy Story 3 will the other toys that they weren’t sponsoring a drive-in movie start around 10 p.m. Both are abandoned and to return home.” Let us know! night outside at Davis Field. movies that recently came out The event is scheduled for af- E-mail at dragonchronicle@ They will be projecting De- on DVD. Despicable Me and ter Spring Fling so that students can spicable Me and Toy Story 3. Toy Story 3 are recommended wind down after the excitement cortland.edu. Sophomore Ashley Catta- for children ages five and up. of that weekend and before finals. neo, president of Smith Tower IMDB summarizes Despica- 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 Goodbye Cortland Solid as A graduating senior erything. This is it. reflects on his four years In my four years, there have a Rock This is the final issue that this collective been many changes here at Cort- at Cortland land, some of which are minor staff will put out. and some are major. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding, News Editor By Jay Distefano Tomik gym has taken on Rock music makes its Rebecca Greenland, Lifestyles Editor Tiffany Staff Writer the name “Club Tomik” and is a way back into the main- Lewars, Opinions Editor Matthew Ianno, and sight to be seen. If you are at Club Tomik during prime time (hours stream Copy Editor Jessica Downer are all graduating Like most seniors, I can at the end of the semester. This is a dedicated 4-7 p.m.) you will be able to see vividly remember the first few eye-opening things, from people By Eric Feuer and talented group of individuals. They have weeks of being a freshman: open lifting with their shirts off, and Staff Writer given so much to the Dragon Chronicle and the to anything, ready to take on the others recording themselves as next stage in life, make life-long paper has blossomed as a result. they flex their “guns” and howl If the Grammy Awards taught friendships, and, of course, play like wolves. Stepping up to assume the role of Editor-in- lacrosse. us anything this year, it’s that The New York Jets using rock is back. Chief is current Sports editor Tyrone Heppard. Everybody has always said: Cortland as their training camp Mark Nader will replace Heppard as the Sports enjoy college, because once you In the fight between rock, facility has been a major change hip-hop and pop for music Editor, Adam Dejesus well be taking over enter the real world, things will to the University, and has also never be the same. supremacy, rock won a hard News, Kimberly Mazzaro will be the new helped the city of Cortland as fought battle when Arcade Fire I can’t imagine having to pay well. It has put Cortland on a Opinions Editor, and Megan O’Brien will take for everything on my own and ac- won album of the year for “The national level and has helped Suburbs.” control of Lifestyles. tually having real responsibilities. students gain professional experi- We would like to thank all of our readers The real world is around the cor- No one expected a rock band ence by being able to intern with to take home the biggest prize of and followers for their support. The Dragon ner, and Cortland has helped pre- them. pare me for the next phase of life. the night, just like no one expected Chronicle will be back next Fall. Every person will have a few Justin Bieber to lose the best new Being a college student is experiences that rise above the basically like living in a dream artist award. Sorry, Biebs. rest. For me, my number one was Rock has had it tough the world. Your parents pay for your winning a national championship education (for the most part), you last few years. After the whole with the Cortland lacrosse team emo music phase, many people chill out all the time, you don’t in 2009. have many concerns except to do questioned if rock was dead. I, and the other 45 guys who How many eye liner bands well in school and have a banging were able to accomplish this, will social life. singing about mean girls who never forget the journey we took broke their hearts could the world What is the typical day for an to the top. It is something that undergraduate at Cortland? Every take? With rock losing its power, many people will never experi- hip hop and pop quickly climbed student has their own take on this, ence, and we are very thankful for but for the most part all of us live the ranks. the opportunity. Artists like T.I and Lil Wayne a similar lifestyle here. If I were to put everything Wake up and grab some egg joined Eminem and Jay Z as I’ve done and everybody I’ve met some of rap’s most entertaining whites at Neubig, go to class, on paper, I’d be able to turn it into head over to club Tomik for a performers. a text book. Artists like Ke$ha, Lady quick pump, eat some dinner, My four years at Cortland maybe do some work, and, of Gaga and Katy Perry brought 138 Years of Tradition have been amazing and I wouldn’t catchy pop tunes back to the radio course, head down town for some change one thing, except for the festivities with the rest of the col- like never before. All the while, Editor-in-Chief: weather, and the pot holes on Ot- rock laid dormant, waiting for its lege world. ter Creek. Dan Harding It seems that everybody moment. Cortland, thank you for the Well that moment is now. [email protected] finds their niche here at Cortland: best four years of my life. whether it’s being a meat head, an Behind bands like Arcade Fire, Others, enjoy and cherish the Arctic Monkeys, Vampire News Editor: Opinions Editor: athlete, a scholar, or a partier, the rest of your time as a Red Dragon. university offers a little bit of ev- Weekend, The Black Keys, and Becky Greenland Matt Ianno Kings of Leon, rock has come [email protected] [email protected] roaring back to life. Not only can these bands Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: play, but they can crank out the Tiffany Lewars Tyrone Heppard kinds of songs that keep them [email protected] [email protected] Put some Pep in around for years to come. Along with other rock Photo Editor: Webmaster: luminaries like Pearl Jam, Green Jonathan Rodriguez Teresa Riley Day, Foo Fighters and The Red [email protected] [email protected] your Dubstep Hot Chili Peppers, the future of rock is once again bright. Copy Editors: Helping rock’s cause is the Cara Shulman Dubstep is a new genre programs off the internet, I soon current state of hip hop. I might [email protected] realized there is more that goes be slightly biased, but more and Jessica Downer of music that expands into making a dubstep song than more it seems every song is the [email protected] upon Techno what initially meets the eye. same. I am a huge fan of “real” Rap artists seem more SGA Representative: music. You know, where there is concerned about having the big Tyrone Heppard By Nick Larocca an actual band on stage and the club/party hit, rather than making [email protected] Staff Writer musicians make the music right a good rap song. there from instruments you can Artists like Jay Z and Have you heard of this new actually see. Eminem will stay around because Business Manager: However, I also enjoy rap Please contact [email protected] genre of music labeled dubstep? they have the ability to make a It is a form of electronic dance where the beat is made prior to good song and pair it with a great music that originated in South the performance and the artist is story. Staff Writers and Photographers: East London. on stage singing. But what about artists like Hannah Connelly, Adam Gonzalez, Samantha Ficken, Jessica Its sound has been described Dubstep takes it a step further Drake and Whiz Kalifa? How Downer, Steven Cuce, Kevin McDonnell, Justin Ritzel, Teddy as everything from a dark version by taking out the vocals, so now long can Drake rap about being Montalvo, Nathan Vaji, Mark Nader, Mike Kasel, Melissa Kane, of techno music to robots having you see artists like Pretty Lights cool and people underestimating Brittani Sahm, Sam Dutkowsky, Jay Distefano, Brian Lupo, sex. on stage by themselves or maybe him? Change it up, man. Megan O’Brien, Kimberly Massaro, Christina D’Agostino, Sarah The earliest dubstep release with a drummer and a laptop Of course rap won’t die, just McCannon, Chris Oullette, Todd Curtis, Matt Tyoe, Justin Atkin- date back to ’98, which were creating electronic beats that way. like rock will never die, but every son, Steve Hernandez, Molly Fogarty, Giovanni Diomede, Tony more experimental tracks than Sonny Moore is my dubstep genre of music has its ups and Nguyen, Teresa Riley, Nick Larocca, Dave Mindich. anything else, like attempts to artist of choice right now. You downs. incorporate elements of drum and may know him by his stage name In the mean time, I’m going Flag & Stamp Designer: Faculty Adviser: Skrillex. Antonio Mancilla Scott Rapp bass, which sound awesome. to enjoy rock’s revival and dust At first I was a little skeptical His songs usually start with off the guitar sitting in my closet. [email protected] [email protected] as to what a dubstep DJ even a slower rhythmic tune with does. If you look up videos of women singing, and then the beat dubstep artists performing live, it drops, leaving the listener’s mind The Dragon Chronicle Newsroom: (607) 753-2803 doesn’t look like they do a whole completely blown. lot. Combined with sound bytes 111 Corey Union Fax: (607)753-2805 off YouTube videos, it shows the Cortland, NY 13045 E-mail: [email protected] At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss a dubstep DJ’s art. creativity and technical expertise Website: http://web.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle However, after downloading Activities funded by SGA and MAF various digital DJ software See DUBSTEP, page 5 OPINIONS The Dragon Chronicle April 28, 2011 5 Consider this, Cortland Ric Elias sat in the front-row he created to describe his new inside the free-falling plane with and personal growth? Apparently, continuously delayed? of Flight 1549 in January 2009 as outlook on life: “I collect bad emotionless words that indicated yes. We have all been told to And, most importantly, if the the captain shut off the engines wines.” probable death. “live every day as if it is our next two minutes pass and you are and crackled over the intercom, Elias goes on to say, “if the That brief time period last,” but we don’t. We complain still alive (I hope you are, and you “brace for contact.” The pilot had wine is ready and the person is between, “brace for contact,” about trivialities, we are selfish, should be), would you take the lost the thrusting ability of both there, I’m opening it.” This is a and the impact of the plane we live life in the shadow of strides to eliminate your regrets, of the plane’s engines after flying man with an admirable approach against the January waters of our egos, and we are generally change yourself, and become through a flock of Canadian to life, and “I collect bad wines,” the Hudson River, would have uncompassionate. proactive? geese, which forced him to is one of my new favorite quotes. changed my life. I consider Elias now lives a life absent of Maybe we can do this. Maybe orchestrate an emergency landing Collecting bad wines means myself a nice person. I consider these poisonous vices; he has no we can change without having into the Hudson River. not holding onto a wine in hopes myself a Christian. I consider time for superfluous complaints to collide with a river and swim Elias recently appeared on of making it “fine” through myself an existentialist (not in the and unproductive rebellion. through frigid waters to safety. TED.com to give a five-minute aging. If the company is there, way Camus was, but more in the Elias’ message is a powerful and Me, personally, starting today, I speech titled: three things I the moment is right, and the way that Elias now is). I consider influential one, but it doesn’t will collect bad wines. learned while my plane crashed. wine an uncorking away from myself humble. compare to his experience. I realize that life is just ritual Elias talks of the terror he tying the scene together, grab the But I know I would be nicer, Hearing this message and maintenance if we lack saw on the flight attendant’s face corkscrew and live life. In other I would be a better Christian, I from someone with a story as the ambition and fortitude to as the pilot delivered those three words, don’t delay your life. would appreciate life and live in encouraging and provocative experience it fully. It hasn’t been cold words. He talks of being on a Our lives go as far as the the present moment like never as Elias has helped me identify two minutes yet, but your time plane that went completely silent decisions we make, the words before, and I would demonstrate my flaws and regrets, but I still is up. It might take a near-death after the engines shut off. Then he we speak, and the moments humility in times previously lack the motivation and courage experience to fully change who mentions what went through his we embrace, but unfortunately, reserved for my ego if I had been to truly fix them. I’m sure it is we are, but it only takes some mind as he accelerated towards it often takes a near-death on that plane. Knowing that the impossible to live without regrets courage to start the process. what he thought would be his experience for us to appreciate person I want to become is a near- or flaws, and in no way do I strive Let’s all become collectors of death. and understand these freedoms. death experience away, frustrates to be a perfect person. bad wine. One of the messages Elias Why is it so hard to live every me, and has me questioning I just wonder why it takes a shares is the message of living moment as if it is our last? Elias human boundaries. near-death experience to change This column is intended to every day as if it’s your last. “I no is a blessed individual because Why can’t I make these someone. motivate participation and feedback from our readers. Please e-mail your longer want to postpone anything he saw his death, identified his changes to my lifestyle right If you were to be told right responses in relation to this article in life,” Elias tells the audience. regrets/flaws, and then lived to now? I have identified how to now, as you read this, that you to [email protected], This might be what you expect to erase these regrets and change his improve my character, yet I were going to die in the next two addressed as a letter to the editor. hear from someone who has had life. possess no ambition or urgency to minutes, what would you regret? a near-death experience, and as This man nearly died, and make these changes. What would you identify about cliché as the message was, Elias I envy his experience. I wish I I am quite the procrastinator, yourself that you wish you could -Matt Ianno made it stick through the use of was sitting next to Elias as the but is it normal for someone to change? What is that one thing a poignant, philosophical saying pilot broke the eerie silence procrastinate self-actualization you always wanted to do but have 10 Commandments And Here’s the Kicker

The top 10 things stu- (when you wake up with bruises, peeing inside it. If there’s a nearby knows that that completely less at least you will know why). The life of a Cortland corner—that’s the spot to go. -than-shady exchange enters dent’s must do while 5. Eat breakfast at Frank and house-party host is ex- If you find yourself outside, you into a binding contract with attending Cortland Mary’s: it could possibly be the plained make sure to pee on all cars that the hosts that entitles you to the smallest and oldest diner around, are parked within a five foot greatest time you’ve ever had and but you can have the largest and radius of any type of shrubbery. all the beer you can drink (and By Melissa Kane By David Mindich Staff Writer tastiest meal for fewer than five If you’re out of empties, then some). bucks. Staff Writer pee in any and all holes you see That’s what five bucks always 4. Dance on the pool table within the house; the faint smell get you at the bars, why should With graduation right around at Dark Horse: it is the best and of piss that will eventually and a house party be any different, the corner, and as every senior most well-known bar in Cortland. Living off campus for the eternally permeate the house right? is freaking out about the rest of Plus there is a strong possibility past two years, my housemates leaves your hosts with nothing Should you find the house to their lives, I took the time out to that they will have you on video and I have been no strangers to but fond memories all week long. be overcrowed or under-supplied, think of all the good times that and everyone in the place can see hosting the occasional (weekly) 3) Vomiting. (See urination). always make sure to demand your Cortland has to provide. you on the TV. party. 4) Host interaction. It’s very money back at the door. Here is a top ten list of the 3. Do a T-Shirt: no need for Being the natural observer rare that you have to pay for a Girls, never forget to things one should accomplish an explanation. that I am, I can’t help but notice party in Cortland. shamelessly attempt to flirt with before graduating Cortland: 2. Attend Cortaca: it’s the some patterns in the behavior of Most hosts love throwing whoever is working the door 10. Attend a sporting event: “biggest little game in America” many of Cortland’s eager party down huge amounts of cash for to try to get your money back. at most schools this would seem and although you may not goers. nothing more than the simple joy Become enraged when it doesn’t average but basically every sports remember any of it, it is still With the semester coming to of seeing you youngsters enjoy work and tell them you’re never team at Cortland owns every worth it. an end, I fear that future students yourselves (and the occasional coming back. other team in their conference 1. Do everything and may not have anyone to clue them hole in the wall, but you already Always come back the and possibly in the nation. anything in your power to stay in on proper partying conduct in know that). following week. 9. Eat Pizza & More at 2 here as long as you can. Here the years to come. Always try to walk in like 6) Property. This one’s pretty a.m.: it’s the place to be late night are a few suggestions on how to So I would like to take this you own the place. Whenever simple: if it’s not bolted down, Thursday-Saturday (the hot dog make this a reality: space to compile a list of morals, someone at the door asks for your it’s yours. From pots to posters, stand is a close second). Fail a few classes (go with or a code of ethics, if you will, money, always act dumbfounded. to black lights and thermostats 8. Go to the library to psychology because the 47 that incoming students can use Then proceed to rattle off at (seriously guys, the thermostat?), “study”: most people just go there quizzes throughout the semester to guide them through a normal least several excuses as to why if you can get it out of the house to socialize, so it’s a great place to are a little much). Cortland party. you shouldn’t have to pay: you’re without any of the hosts noticing, make new friends or even find a Then take as many one credit 1) Treatment of the house. not drinking, you brought your take it. hot date (or just stalk people on classes as possible (join the As any current freshman and own stuff, you know so-and- Everyone knows that the five- Facebook for hours). physical education major and this sophomore will tell you, kicking so, it’s your birthday, it’s your dollar cover charge includes not 7. Get a ride from Martin the is a strong possibility). a hole through a wall is perhaps friend’s birthday, it’s national only infinite beer, but whatever Cab driver: he is reliable and has Lastly, only take 12 credits the highest form of gratitude you cat day (next time just save the else you can carry out as well. many fans so make sure you get every semester, and schedule can show to your hosts. five you spent on cat ears and Hosts love playing “find to the top of his list. your classes at the last minute so Nothing says “thanks for whiskers for the party, maybe?) what’s missing” the morning 6. Ride the Bull at Beer almost every one of them is filled letting me hang out here,” more If that doesn’t work, try to cut after. Goggles: they only bring the up. than busting up some dry wall. a deal. Hosts love to haggle—it’s 7) Leaving. Don’t. When bull out once in a while so make Good luck, and enjoy. The bigger the hole, the better. the only reason we charge in the a host tells you that it’s time sure you get on the bull at some All the good hole-kicking first place. to leave, always be sure to point during your Cortland career spots already taken? No problem. The stress that comes along acknowledge them, thank them Feel free to expand on someone with watching for cops, stopping for having you, and then go else’s handiwork. Pick two fights (always start a fight by straight back to whatever you coming genre of music. smaller holes and see if you can’t the way), trying to entertain two were doing beforehand. It’s only Coachella has artists from all connect them. If you can make hundred drunken animals, and a test to see who’s actually cool DUBSTEP kinds of music, which helps to some sort crude drunken mess of cleaning up after said animals enough to stay for the after party. FROM PAGE 4 attract new fans and expose them a design out of it, you’re a champ. is all the reward any host really Never leave a party before to dubstep. Always make sure to hide needs. someone yells “cops.” This past year at Coachella, empties in there—hosts love the Girls, never forget to Now I’m sure there’s more to Kanye West headlined the festival smell of stale beer in the morning. shamelessly attempt to flirt with this list than I’ve been able to get needed to create a dubstep song. along with Afrojack and Skrillex. 2) Urination. The only thing Everything, it seems, is whoever is working the door to down here, but I haven’t been to a Festivals such as Coachella a good host loves more than the try to get in free. Become enraged party other than my own for quite becoming digitized, but it’s not are where Dubstep will continue smell of stale beer is old pee. a bad thing. I remember listening when it doesn’t work and tell some time, and I want to keep this grow. Electronic music is Guys, this is where you them you’re never coming back. as empirical as possible, so I’ll to DJ Mix Master Mike because becoming the background beat can really get creative. What’s I am a huge Beastie Boys fan. Always come back the stop here. for many of today’s top artists. the strangest spot you can get following week. I’d just like to thank all Events like Ultra Music Festival, I’ve heard more of a techno your pee into? Your hosts will Coachella, and Technoparade 5) Refunds. So, they managed you party goers for your weekly beat in Lady Gaga, Britney appreciate your ingenuity. to get you to pay the five-dollar are all creating more buzz and Spears, and Jennifer Lopez songs. See how close you can get recognition for this up-and- cover charge. to a bathroom without actually Well fret not, for everyone See PARTY GUIDE, page 6 6 April 28, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle OPINIONS Ready or Not, Get into the Swing of Spring

Cortland’s spring sports tournament. past four years. In 2008, the Red Dragons In both 2008 and 2009, Here We Come continue to dominate went all the way to the World softball went all the way to the SUNYAC’s Series, but fell short to a World Series, and last year made Wisconsin team, and the next it to the regional tournament. Graduating seniors will There will come a day where By Melissa Kane year continued on to the regional This year is no different for enter a job market that the hard work of our generation, Staff Writer tournament. these Red Dragons with an overall during the worst of times, will be Last year the 2010 team record of 27- 3 and a conference isn’t ready for them dominated their season and record of 12-0. recognized. When you think of Cortland, Don’t forget there is always placed second in the World The men’s lacrosse team what comes to mind. Is it the well- Series. Since 2008, the baseball here at Cortland is a program By Brian Lupo a chance something special could known education department, Staff Writer happen. We grew up being told team has had an impressive nine that is well-known, successful, the extremely popular physical players drafted and/or signed to and always a team to watch out about the American dream, and education major, or the top ranked how if you work hard, and are for. In 2008, the Are you graduating this a t h l e t i c team fell short in semester? If you are, you’re lucky enough, you could change teams? the world. the final game of the probably repeating the same line T h e NCAA tournament in your head as I am right now: And as each day passes a t h l e t i c and the American dream seems to Salisbury but nobody said it’d be easy. It’s a teams that came back in 2009 fair assessment of the college more and more like a fantasy, are playing it’s impossible to ignore the fact and won a National and post-college experience that I this spring Championship in a share with my peers. that in this day and age, with the have not only technology we have at our hands, hard fought battle to The truth is it’s not easy. I continued to Gettysburg. don’t think there’s ever been a people are changing the world be leaders overnight. Last year, the generation of college graduates in their team had a tough, whose future seems so unsure. Most importantly we have i n d i v i d u a l to remember there is always one goal loss to Tufts And although the excitement sports, but at home at regionals. and anticipation of having a something out there. If you are have raised graduating, chances are that The nationally degree is still there, it comes with the bar as ranked #5 team in the the price of knowing we may not you’re between 20-22 years old. well. There’s got to be some talent country has an overall have the opportunities that past Baseball, photo by Kyle Garland record of 11-2 and a generations have had. or skill that you’ve acquired; softball, and even if it doesn’t pertain to your An overhead view of the Cortland Stadium Complex conference record of This generation enters a job mens and 4-0. market that for the last several degree, there may be good use for women’s lacrosse are all having it somewhere. professional baseball teams. The women’s lacrosse team years has been struggling to outstanding seasons. All four The 2011 team has a winning has also consistently been a top- recover from the worst economic I hope that in 20 years we can of these teams are powerhouses look back and say, “What were record of 25-6 and is leading their ranked team in their division. crisis since the Depression. in their own sport and have conference with a 13-1 record and They have won their As the national deficit grows, we so worried about?” consistently worked hard to get As hard as it is to be optimistic is ranked #12th in the nation. SUNYAC conference 12 years so does the student loan debt. On there. The Cortland Softball team in a row but have not been able top of that, we will be forced to in times like this, optimism never The Cortland baseball team hurts. has been a top-notch team in to make it past the second round accept internships and jobs that has been successful for many Division III for many years as of the NCAA tournament the past pay less and promise less than It’s so easy to be cynical years under the leadership of head and pessimistic and worry day well. three years. they did five years ago. coach Joe Brown. The baseball and softball If you are just as frightened and night about our futures, but For the past three years this cynicism and pessimism don’t teams seem to have a lot in as I am, there are a few things that team has not only won their common; they are both ranked are calming my nerves that might lead to anything but apathy. SUNYAC Conference, but also So, in a few weeks, when 12th in the nation and have been help you. We have to remember continued on into the NCAA to the World Series twice in the that this bleak situation is not our I’m in my cap and gown, I’ll fault. remember the same thing I’ve We did everything we were been thinking: nobody said it’d told to. We did well enough in be easy. high school to get accepted to college, and we did well enough Old School Dies Hard in college to get a degree.

Two of the greatest and his new plastic hip working Instead of giving himself up, American’s in cinema against him, Blue took on two McClane uses his NYPD skills to Carp-enter the Waters women in a match where not one acquire a machine gun and make history punch was thrown. sure he gets both him and his wife Overcome with old age and out unharmed. By Sam Dutkowsky adrenaline, Blue sadly collapsed Not only does McClane take The warm weather reason: the memories that are Staff Writer to his death before the fight even down an onslaught of terrorists began. Even though his time in means carp fishing is formed from actually catching with their own weapons, but he one. the fraternity was shortened, his manages to do the entire thing back in Central New York The most opportune time that Joseph “Blue” Pulaski legacy would prove to live on barefooted. I’ve found to catch carp is in the Without a doubt, the most forever. The toughness displayed in summer as the sun is going down. iconic old man of this decade is When I get older and I’m the scenes where he runs across By Sam Dutkowsky Normally we’ll bait a hook Joseph “Blue” Pulaski from the faced with adversity, I’ll think the glass barefoot and bungee Staff Writer with as many pieces of corn we movie “Old School.” of him and will be able to push jumps off the side of the building can fit on it, attach a sinker and Blue, played by actor Patrick through it; because of that, you’re using a fire hose put McClane on cast as far out as possible into the Cranshaw, proved his dedication my boy Blue. an entirely different level than Whenever people think of middle of a pond and just wait. to the fraternity he pledged by John McClane any other action hero. fishing for big fish, visions of That’s the part where being participating in every recruiting To close out my short lived He single-handedly saved the fishing off a charter in the ocean with friends becomes a must, attempt that was put upon him “Great Americans” column for hostages of the Nakatomi plaza usually come to mind. because 95% of carp fishing is despite his very old age. the year, I’d like to take the time with nothing but some dumb luck For others, maybe it’s waiting for one to bite. Proving that nobody is perfect to recognize John McClane. and American toughness. catching a bulky salmon during We’ll set up our poles on “Y” by forgetting the occasional ice Bruce Willis played this icon It goes as far to say that their spawning season. Regardless sticks and sit in chairs around a cube in your lemonade, he would in the movie “Die Hard,” and it whenever I get in a disagreement of what it is, game fish are the fire hoping that somebody gets a always make up for it with the would set the precedent for all with my friend and dad over ones that get all the credit. chance at one. additional pushups. action movies to come. which movie character is tougher; If you were to ask me, there The sheer excitement that The most memorable Within the first twenty 10 out of 10 times it’s always isn’t any fish I would rather catch is felt by an entire group when moment of Blue’s career sadly minutes of McClane’s appearance, settled unanimously with the than the common carp for two somebody’s line starts to scream came during the first annual KY he finds himself trapped in a high words “…well, neither of them main reasons. on their pole is worth every bug wrestling match in the basement rise that is under construction could touch McClane in a fight.” First and foremost, there isn’t bite acquired while waiting. of their frat house. With old age with a herd of terrorists searching any other fish in this area that will Instantly, one person’s carp for him. put up a fight like a carp will. becomes everybody’s carp. Around here, carp are known as Everybody at the scene plays a garbage fish, making them more role in making sure the carp gets of a hassle to some anglers, rather on land and that a picture is taken. Quote of the Week: than a trophy. Nothing beats that first PARTY GUIDE Considering they aren’t good minute of hooking a carp in a to eat, hooking into a carp poses group of friends. FROM PAGE 5 the question of whether or not to The adrenaline and team go through with the fight. atmosphere that mold out of In my opinion, if you aren’t nothing cannot be found in any “Sunday was a day for the birds.” patronage. Thanks to you, willing to fight a carp you other type of fishing—not even everyone in our house has been shouldn’t be fishing in the first the most expensive charters. able to quit their jobs. place. They range anywhere The relationships that are Also, in all seriousness, from 10 to 20 pounds, with some formed through this activity -Scott Rapp please stop putting holes in the reaching 40-plus. and the stories that come from walls--it’s an old house—there’s Given this information, it is it, make it the most enjoyable a very good chance it’s going to quite apparent that getting a carp fishing someone can experience fall over soon. to the shore is going to be a task, in this area for hardly any money Thanks in advance. and a fun one at that. at all. This brings me to my second 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]. Marsha Ambrosius’ “Late Nights and Early Mornings”

Marsha Ambrosius’ tal- and simply flawless vocals. I was the listener. There’s a song to a huge fan of Ambrosius when appeal to every emotion, from ent and appealing melo- she was a part of Floetry, but I sadness, to bitterness, to uncon- dies set her apart always thought that she would ditional love and ecstasy. Am- be a major force in music if she brosius proves to be one of those By Tiffany Lewars were a solo artist; and I am now rare artists who can vocalize real Lifestyles Editor convinced that my prediction was lyrics in a way that anyone listen- dead on. ing has no choice but to nod in REVIEW “Late Nights & Early Morn- agreement. ings” is a compilation of every- The second single to be re- As we progress into a techno- thing Ambrosius embodies: it’s leased from the album was “Far logical society where everything seductive, vocally immeasurable, Away,” which was produced by seems to come easier than it did relatable, genuine, and purely Just Blaze, written by Ambro- before, we often see the effects great music. The album’s first sius and co-written by Sterling of this lackadaisical era trickling single “Hope She Cheats On Simms. The song was written as down into great music. Artists You (With A Basketball Player)” a tribute to a friend of Ambrosius with little to no talent find them- peaked at number twenty-two on who committed suicide because selves at the top of the charts, the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip- he was bullied for his sexuality. covering major magazines like Hop Songs chart; the song ap- Ambrosius manages to send a Rolling Stone, and outselling art- peals to any woman who has been social message through this song ists with actual talent. I have to dumped by a boyfriend for anoth- without it sounding like another photo provided by dyfuse.com admit, I was beginning to lose er girl. The majority of the songs awareness record. faith in the future of music, but on the album were produced and Songs such as “With You,” Ambrosius proves her artistry with “Late Nights & Early Mornings” after listening to Marsha Am- written by Ambrosius with con- “Lose Myself,” and “Your Hands” brosius’s debut solo album “Late tributions from other artists and bring out the pure love and se- “Late Nights & Early Morn- mind, and reminds us of what real Nights & Early Mornings,” I re- producers such as Just Blaze, duction of the album, solidifying ings” is definitely one of the best music actually is. main a believer. Lauryn Hill, and Alicia Keys. the raw emotion Ambrosius is so albums of this year and in my Do yourself a favor and make Marsha Ambrosius is the for- The album features a remake good at vocalizing. Some of the opinion, the best R&B album this it a late night by listening to this mer singer of the rap/singing duo of British band Portishead’s song other songs on the album such as year thus far. It is everything that album; I promise you won’t re- Floetry. Originally from Eng- “Sour Times,” which Ambrosius “Tears,” “Chasing Clouds,” and the genre of R&B should be com- gret it in the morning. land, Ambrosius has successfully beautifully and successfully cov- “The Break Up Song” reveal the posed of. It provokes emotion, infected the U.S. with her sultry ers. Each song touches a part of somber side of the record. penetrates the deepest parts of the Double-Feature of “Oedipus” Musical Influences Cortland proudly pres- that was first produced at SUNY lent clown Harpo (Mike Meaney) Cortland in the summer of 1996, join him as they harass the ma- By Steve Hernandez ture bands push the envelopes of ents an original spin on was subsequently published, and tronly Margaret Dumont (Annali Staff Writer song writing. Sophocles’ Greek drama has been presented in theatres Fuchs) and everyone else in the Older bands provide Of Montreal: If there is one across the country since then. kingdom. thing that Of Montreal can teach By The Performing Arts De- Marx Brothers retell the Oe- Both plays are directed by stepping stones for the aspiring musicians, it’s to do partment dipus legend in their own madcap Thomas Hischak with scenic de- future sounds of music whatever you want and not worry manner, with Groucho (Charles sign by Howard Lindh, lights by about what people are going to WHAT: Oedipus Back-to- O'Connor) playing a wise-crack- Derek Mellor and Joel Pape, and think of you. OM hasn’t wasted Back Influence is the driving force any time writing songs about ing king. The Italian-accented costumes by Joey Gugliemelli behind the existence and continu- Presented by the SUNY Cort- Chico (Andrew Kohn) and the si- and Katie Quigley. real life experiences. Sex, death, land Performing Arts Department ation of music. Every generation love, and divorce are just a few The first half of the program has artists that are inspiring, and of the topics that they have cov- is the classic Greek tragedy, "Oe- the next class of musicians is no ered in their 14 years as a band. dipus the King," which is fol- different. They have also changed their lowed by a farce, "Cocoanut Soup Now, I have a limited percep- style on each successive release, At The Palace, or If The Marx tion of something so broad as an thus broadening their potential Brothers Had Performed Oedipus entire generation’s musical influ- to influence completely different the King." ences, because I can listen to only types of musicians in the future. WHERE: Lab Theatre at so much music. Out of the music Glassjaw: Active since 1993, the Dowd Fine Arts Center on the that I have heard however, there the band has only released two SUNY Cortland campus are artists that stand out has hav- full-length albums, two full- WHEN: Thursday - Sat- ing potential to influence the next length albums that were enough urday, May 5, 6, 7 at 8:00 PM generation of musicians, provid- to make them an influential and Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 PM ed that they reach large enough driving force behind the progres- TICKETS: Available only at audiences. sion of the underground music the door -- $12 for general public; Brand New: A band for 10 scene. Glassjaw’s music is com- $5 for all students; and $10 for se- years, they have no doubt in- pletely devoid of generic break- nior citizens and SUNY staff fluenced musicians already. If downs. DESCRIPTION: "Oedi- parents of this next generation Released in 2000, their first pus Back-to-Back" consists of want to inspire their children to album “Everything You Ever Sophocles' classic drama "Oedi- perform music, they’d be smart Wanted To Know About Silence” pus the King" and the zany Marx to play for them “Your Favor- has long been considered a mile- Brothers farce "Cocoanut Soup ite Weapon”, Brand New’s first stone in “post-hardcore,” and at the Palace," which retells the album which has served as the shows no signs of ever obtain- famous story of Oedipus as only anthem for countless high school ing status as otherwise. Based on the clownish brothers can. The students. Just as Your Favorite EYEWTKAS alone, Glassjaw unusual double-bill will allow au- Weapon did for me, I have no has likely influenced countless diences to experience two wildly doubt that it will make any teen- musicians already, and despite the different theatre pieces. ager want to take up guitars and album’s age, that trend will only Sophocles' "Oedipus the scream their hearts out. continue so long as kids keep King" will be presented in a new Dance Gavin Dance: They’ve picking it up. prose adaptation by Thomas His- only been around since 2006, but These are only four bands, chak, who also directs. Called the that has been plenty of time for but believe me when I tell you world's first detective story, the the rest of the “post-hardcore” that the number of bands today Greek play is about the proud- scene to realize that DGD’s song- that will influence future musi- willed Oedipus (Ricky Wenthen) writing and creativity is influen- cians spans far beyond four. If who sets out to find the murderer tial. Their albums Dance Gavin these bands continue to innovate of the old king, not realizing that Dance and Happiness are blue- and reach people, there is no he himself is the culprit. As he prints for anyone aspiring to be in doubt in my mind that they will hunts down the truth, Oedipus a similar band. There isn’t a note be named dropped in future in- discovers his own ghastly past in any of their songs that DGD terviews with musicians that are and how fate has doomed his leaves untouched, and it is that sighting their greatest influences. wife, Jocasta (Samantha Rey), kind of practice that will make fu- and his whole family. "Cocoanut Soup at the Pal- Got a hot news tip? ace," subtitled "If the Marx Broth- photo provided by Performing Arts Department ers Had Performed Oedipus the Let us know! 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Floral seems to be the popular To download • Affordable tuition a code reader, open • Transferable SUNY credits your mobile browser and “Carmina Burana” at Cortland visit scan. www.genesee.edu mobi. Choral Union to perform four medial sections that tell sto- Moulsdale is an active soloist, 1-800-CALL-GCC ries ranging from tender to lusty, performer and music director in Carl Off’s scenic cantata to astonishingly unexpected. Central New York operettas and 7 campus locations: Albion, Arcade, Batavia, Dansville, Lima, Medina, and Warsaw This is the second time this musical theater. By The Performing Arts De- fascinating work is being con- This will be the fourth perfor- partment ducted by Stephen B. Wilson with mance of “Carmina Burana” for the Choral Union. In addition to Baritone Steven Stull, who sings SUNY Cortland’s Choral leading this chorus, he directs a wide range of musical repertory Union will perform Carl Orff’s the College singers and teaches throughout Central New York and music theory. Wilson joined the much of the nation. He is a re- “Carmina Burana” on Tuesday, Genesee Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. May 10 at 8 p.m. in the Dowd SUNY Cortland faculty in 1985 cording artist, recitalist and a col- Fine Arts Theater on the SUNY and received the Chancellor’s laborator in modern dance. Stull Cortland Campus. Dr. Stephen B. Award for Excellence in Teach- co-founded the CRS Barn Studio Wilson will conduct the chorus, ing in 1992. with choreographer Jeanne God- three soloists, two pianos, and six While Soprano Karen Du- dard in 1990. percussionists in this remarkable mont often performs in operettas, Alan Giambattista and Wil- work, which was written in Ger- musical theater productions, and liam Cowdery will be playing Do you want to get many in the mid-1930s. Tickets with the Cayuga Vocal Ensemble, two pianos in the performance. will be sold only at the door at $5 this will be her first performance Giambattista, the current pianist for adults and $3 for students. A of “Carmina Burana.” In addi- for the Choral Union and the translation of the lyrics will be tion to her profession in music, Ithaca Community Chorus, ap- available. Dumont is a veterinarian and the pears regularly throughout Cen- mother of three young boys. tral New York and also teaches involved on campus, meet new Using 25 medieval poems, Orff’s composition draws listen- Tenor Gary Moulsdale first physics at Cornell. Cowdery is ers into the rich, dramatic, and performed Orff’s masterpiece as a an adjunct instructor at Cornell kaleidoscopic world of “Carmina college student chorus member in University and the Music Direc- Burana.” The piece begins and Toronto, Canada. He is currently tor and Organist of the First Con- a doctoral candidate in musicol- gregational Church in Ithaca. He people and have your voice ends with “Fortune, Empress of the World,” effectively encircling ogy at Cornell and member of the is well-known throughout Central voice faculty at SUNY Cortland. New York as a performer and mu- sicologist. Area musicians Lois Pfister, Maria Mucaria, Jonathan Walsh, heard? David Alexander, Lynne Curtis, and timpanist Anthony Di Bartolo will provide the dynamic percus- sion required in Orff’s cantata. The membership of Cho- Join The Dragon Chronicle! ral Union is made up of SUNY Cortland students, faculty, staff, and many experienced singers from the greater Cortland com- munity. Since its creation nearly Meetings are held every Mon- fifty years ago, the chorus has performed new works as well as great masterworks of the standard choral repertoire. Past acclaimed concerts include the 2010 perfor- mance of Bach's "St. Matthew day at 9:30 p.m. in Corey 111. photo provided by cortlandchoral.com Passion,” with three choruses, a Members of Choral Union prepare for their upcoming performance double orchestra, and six soloists. LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle APRIL 28, 2011 11

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Lompado received his first bottom of the ninth, Tim Panetta the conference tournament rolls save of the season. scored pinch-runner James Quinn around, or the Red Dragons In the seven inning game with a single through the left side continue to dominate the rest two, Travis Ratliff made quick to tie the game up and send the of the conference. Well, maybe work of SUNY Oneonta. A 3-1 game into extra innings. Oneonta the teams do like Cortland, but victory that only took 1:30 to had chances in the 11th with the Red Dragons, hands down, play. Ratliff went the distance Mascari and Sean Fruscio both have had another great run in the allowing three hits, three walks having singles, but both men were SUNYAC. A weekend sweep of and recorded six punch outs. stranded. Cortland would finally rival SUNY Oneonta clinched Cortland struck first with a send the crowd happy in the 12th. the regular season crown for sacrifice fly from June that scored With one out, Panetta doubled Cortland, who will host the Matt Wild who began the inning to left field and June followed conference tournament for the with a double and was moved with a walk which gave way for 15th straight year. to third by a Brian Mistretta Graczyk. The lefty batter lined Game one started rough for sacrifice bunt. The nationally- a single into left field scoring SUNY Oneonta. Starting pitcher ranked 12th Red Dragons added Panetta and giving Cortland a 7-6 Joshua Herzenberg suffered an two more in the fifth. Justin win. “The weekend was intense arm injury on a wild pitch and Fredenburg led off the inning especially after the first game but had to leave the game after only with a double down the left field everyone knew what we had to recording one out. Herzenberg line and Mistretta was able to put do,” said Tom Nagy who earned was replaced by Zachary down another successful sacrifice the victory with 3 1/3 innings of Levanduski who Cortland would bunt that moved Fredenburg to scoreless relief. hit hard. Cortland got on the board third. June then grounded out With the regular season first in the first inning with a John for the second out of the inning, title wrapped up, Cortland visits Adornetto single that scored Zach which was followed by Graczyk SUNY New Paltz for their three Graczyk. It would get worse for being hit by a pitch. Thode and finals conference games of the Levanduski in the second as he Adornetto then hit back-to-back season before getting ready allowed four singles, two walks photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com RBI singles to give Cortland a 3-0 for the conference tournament, and hit two batters in Cortland’s Outfielder Adam Smith finished 4-4 with a walk against Oneonta lead. Adornetto finished the game which will run May 6-8. The four-run second inning, giving sixth, Schuldt got into trouble 6-4 Cortland lead. Junior Pete 2-for-2. Red Dragons will be ready to go the home team an early 5-0 lead. allowing two hits and two walks, Lompado came in the eighth and Saturday’s game was one for when that time comes. Nagy says For Cortland, Aaron Schuldt which turned into three runs for got one out before pitching the the ages. Down 5-1, Oneonta the team is very confident and improved his record to 5-1 as Oneonta as they were able to cut ninth. In the top of the ninth gave Cortland all they could moving forward: “We’ve been he scattered nine hits and struck the deficit to two. Both teams after recording the first out, Kevin handle scoring two runs in the hot, and we’ve been coming up out seven. He also induced three added a run each in the seventh Knack reached on a Matt June seventh and three in the eighth. big in big situations.” double play balls. Up 5-0 in the inning to move the score to a error which was followed by a Nate Jones and Knack both had Track and Field Recap A look at the highlights team also placed 2nd as well with meters (90’10”). Trisha Clark, Lex Grable, Reilly Zac Karpinski won two from the Cortland Classic and Abby Veen. sprint events both times qualify Invitational In the 200 meter dash for ECAC’s. He took 1st in Cortland claimed top 8 out of 27 the 100 meter dash with a time By Tony Nguyen sprinters. Bonnell was first then of 10.89 and 1st in the 200 in Staff Writer came Everts, Veen, Montrose, 22.16. Gino Bisceglia won the Clark, Reilly, Jackie Hoffman, 400 meter dash in 49.12 and took and Grable. Jordyn Naylon 2nd in the 200 with 22.19, both On the women’s side, finished 2nd out of 21 in the 1,500 these performance are also ECAC Freshman Sarah Bonnell won meter run with a time of 4:46, qualifying times. three events this weekend, she which was a ECAC qualifying The men’s relay team also won the 100-meter dash in 12.65 performance. Aslo with Quailty took 1st in the 4x100 with a seconds and the 200-meter dash in performances was Jess Andrainos time of 43.97 with Tim Scheftic, 25.82 seconds. She also captured in discus with 36.73 meters (120‘- Andre Venner, Dan McManus, the long jump with a leap of 5.48 “6”) taking 2nd place, Dayna and Karpinski. They also took meters (17' 11.75”). All of these Eikeseth 3rd in 5,000 meters with 1st in the 4x400 meter relay with results qualify her for ECAC’s. a time of 18:41, and Emily Cotey 3:17.84, in this was Eric Banks, Kristen Serikstad won the 4th also in the 5,00 meters with a Zac Farmham-Haskell, Phill high jump with a height of 1.65 time of 18:42. Wiltshire, and Bisceglia. meters (5' 5”), this was a NCAA Kelly Hugo placed 2nd in the Josh Daves also took 1st provisional qualifier. Freshman pole vault jumping 3.10 meters in the long jump of 6.61 meters Cait Reilly won the 400-meter (10’2”). Sahm also in 2nd in the (21’8.25). Also Justin torres takes dash with a ECAC-qualifying 100-meter dash with a time of 1st in the shot put with 14.25 time of 59.55 seconds. 13.40. meters (46’9”) qualifying him The Cortland woman’s Chelsea Lachman took 3rd for ECAC’s. He also took 3rd 4x100 relay finished first in 50.18 in the shot throwing 10.65 meters in discus and 6th in the hammer seconds. On this relay was Brittani (34’11.25”), 5th in the discus throw. Sahm, Jenna Everts, Veronica 33.57 meters (110’2”), 8th in In the pole vault Ken Montrose, and Sarah Bonnell. the javelin throw 24.86 meters Bucaro took 2nd with 4.25 Also the woman’s 4x400 meter (81’7”), and 8th in the hammer meters (13’11.25”) and Schuyler relay also got first with a time of throw 34.81 meters (114’ 2”). field to.ok 3rd with the same 4:00.52 seconds. This relay had Ashely Gansle took 4th in the height. Jacob Schwarts and Tom Liz henry, Val Basciano, Veronica shot with 10.60 meters (34’9.5”) Calandra both jumping 4.10 Montrose , and Jenna Everts. The and 6th in javelin with 27.69 meters (13’5.25”) taking 4th and 5th. Tony Nguyen tied for 8th jumping3.95 meters (12’11.5”). Will Razzano took 2nd in the triple jump with 13.48 meters ( 44’2.75”) and took 3rd in the long jump with 6.53 meters (21’5.25”). P.J. Flynn took 3rd in triple jump with 13.28 meters (43’7”). In the 3,00 meter steeplechase Joe Blazey took 3rd with a time of 9:59.41. Cody Amengual took 3rd in the 800 meters out of 45 runners with a time of 1:58.51. Also banks took 2nd in the 400 meter with a time of 50.24 and 3rd in the 200 meter dash in 22.37. In the decathlon, a 2 day event with 10 different events to do, Robert Brower took 2nd with 5,915 points and Bryan Rossi took 4th with 3,982 points. 11 APRIL 28, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS LACROSSE Player Profile: Sarah Bonnell FROM PAGE 12 a 9-3 game. Joyce, who scored all Women’s Track and Field still was able to progress as a five goals in the second half for Freshman races towards track athlete. Union, tallied two in a row less For most high school than three minutes apart to bring early success athletes, coming from high the Dutchwomen within 9-5 at By Brittani Sahm school to college is a challenge the 19:27 mark. Staff Writer because of the vast differences After Abbott and Joyce traded in competition, coaches, new goals, Egeberg scored a goal at Track and field athlete Sarah teammates, and the infamous 16:19, and Cook at 6:08, and the Bonnell has already made a name school work load. Bonnell Red Dragons led 12-6. Union for herself by proving she can appears to be transitioning well made one last run as Joyce scored play with the big dogs of college considering her performances on back-to-back goals to cut the lead athletics. and off the track. Making both to 12-8 with 2:38 remaining in the In Bonnell’s first season Nationals and the Dean’s List game, but Abbott scored her fifth on the Cortland track and field during her first year as a Cortland of the game at 2:03 and recorded team, she qualified and raced at athlete is a great start. her record-breaking assist with the national indoor meet as the Besides all of the pressures 49 seconds on Cook’s fifth goal youngest woman in the 55 meter of college, Bonnell actually “likes of the game. dash. “I was really intimidated college a lot more because of the On Tuesday, the Red by the other competitors difference from high school.” She Dragons raced out to a 12-1 lead because I knew they were more especially likes the improvements at the half and went on to defeat experienced and had probably on the track. “I like training for Potsdam, 17-7 in SUNYAC play. been to the meet before,” said my specific event. I feel like Ten different players scored goals Bonnell about her thoughts at I’m progressing more from the as Cortland improved to a record Nationals. different workouts,” said Bonnell. of 14-1, 7-0 in conference play. Not only did Bonnell In high school, Bonnell ran Two freshmen had career days for compete next to the best Division the same workouts as teammates the Red Dragons with Egeberg III women athletes in the country, in longer events like the 400-meter scoring a game-high four goals she beat some of them as well. dash. Every event requires a and Taylor Reh adding another Coming into the meet Bonnell different kind of training because three. Liz Beville recorded two was seeded in 13th place, but they are essentially a different goals and one assist, while Kollar she finished in the 12th position photo provided by Sarah Bonnell event. “I just wasn’t getting any scored twice. Abbott registered a overall out of 14 runners that day. Sarah Bonnell won three events at last weekend’s Cortland Classic better by doing those kinds of game-high five points with one “My main goal going to the meet to,” said Bonnell laughing. “I got a lot more interest from workouts,” Bonnell said. goal and for assists, and Di Fato was to do better than where I was Beginning as early as middle coaches in track than I did in other Staying healthy, listening to had a goal and three assists. seeded, and I did do that.” school, Bonnell’s performances sports,” Bonnell said.“Track coaches, and always trying her Cook contributed with one How and when exactly were above the rest. The high seemed to be the sport I could be best on the track are some of the goal and two assists, Miller picked did Bonnell decide to become school coach called her mother most successful at.” All through qualities that will help Bonnell up a goal, and sophomore Mary a sprinter? “Freshman year of that day because of time trials high school, Bonnell was a three- reach her goals in the sport of Hartzheim and Taylor Robinson high school the coach called my taken in P.E. class while in middle season athlete participating in track and field. With that, it is fair each scored a goal. Levy made mom and told her I should be school. Even though Bonnell had soccer in the fall, basketball to say an All-American is in the two saves in the first half before on the track team. At the time, to be persuaded to join the track in the winter, and then track making for Cortland’s track and giving way to sophomore Shauna track wasn’t something I was team, she still chose to continue in the spring. Her high school field team. Hutchinson, who stopped three interested in. I really started with track up to the college level, unfortunately did not offer indoor shots in the second half. because my mom told me I had landing at SUNY Cortland. track as a winter sport, but she Cortland scored the first 11 goals of the game three from Egeberg and two each by Beville and Kollar to take command in the opening half. Potsdam broke the scoring streak at 8:16 on a goal from Carly Richards, but MLB Off To A Good Start Cook then scored with 1:58 left in the half and the Red Dragons led, 12-1. Di Fato and Egeberg made A review of the first times. However, after their series one point went on a seven-game won fourteen of their first twenty it a 14-1 game before Lisa Seidel month of the MLB against the Tampa Bay Rays, who winning streak. In my opinion, games. Right now, they are and Whitney Boshart scored swept the Sox, we began to see if the Indians are able to stay looking like the team from 2007 for Potsdam just two minutes season. a turn-around for the Red Sox. strong throughout the season and and could possibly make another apart and Cortland led 14-3. Reh In the next ten games, the Sox do well in the playoffs -- if they playoff run. And if things work pushed the lead to 16-3 with By Chris Ouellette won eight of them, including a make it -- they may finally be able out, they could make another back-to-back goals, but the Bears Staff Writer series sweep of the Los Angeles to give the city of Cleveland the run to the World Series and, who followed with a four-goal run to Angels. Their offense is slowly championship trophy that they knows, maybe even win it. make it 16-7 with 1:04 remaining As the first month of the improving, but their pitching staff have been waiting so long for. So far in the 2011 season, in the game. Reh finished the Major League Baseball season has improved in a phenomenal As for the National League, there are a lot of strong teams and scoring with her third goal of the comes to a close, it’s time to take rate. Their next series will be there are two things right now that it’s hard to even think of what the game at 38 seconds for the final a look back and talk about the against the Baltimore Orioles in have caught my attention. One of matchup could be for the World of 17-7. surprises of the teams so far. Baltimore. these things is the race for first Series and who would win it. With these three wins, the The first big surprise of the A team that is not a surprise place right now in the National So, as the season progresses, pay Red Dragons improved to a record season is the poor display of the is the New York Yankees. As League Central. Normally, the attention to these teams and see of 14-1 overall, 6-0 in SUNYAC Boston Red Sox and one of their always, they are currently in first St. Louis Cardinals dominate if they continue to be the teams play. Their next game will once newest star players. The Red Sox, place right now for the American the National League Central; to beat or if they begin to slump. again be at home against Geneseo who were predicted even before League East, coming off a two- however, as of Saturday, both And if your team isn’t doing so on Tuesday at 4 p.m. the season started to be the team game sweep of the Baltimore the Cardinals and the Cincinnati well right now, don’t worry; it all to beat as well as the team to win Orioles, who were the previous Reds are fighting for first place, comes down to how well they are the World Series, started out the first place team. Both the offense and both the Chicago Cubs and near the end of the season. season having trouble living up to and the pitching staff are strong the Milwaukee Brewers are the expectations. Out of their first right now, and it looks like it will both tied for second and are only ten games of the season, the Red stay like that for the rest of the half a game behind the Reds and Sox only won two of them, both season. Cardinals. As of right now, it coming from the first series of Another surprise team right looks like it’s going to be a very the season against the New York now is the Cleveland Indians, tight race for first in the Central Spacious 2 Bedroom Yankees. And both their offense who are currently in first place division this season, and you can and pitching staff were struggling. in the American League Central. never know who will come out on apartment As for their newest star player, The team, who is normally in third top. 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Sports Red Dragons Remain Perfect in SUNYAC Cortland Women’s LAX defeats Athletics Potsdam, Union, and Fredonia Scores By Chris Ouellette Staff Writer MEN’S LACROSSE On Saturday, freshman Cortland 14 Ashley Cook scored five goals in Potsdam 2 the first half and junior Lindsay Abbott recorded a game-high Next: @ Plattsburgh eight points on three goals and five assists to lead the nationally fourth-ranked Cortland women’s WOMEN’S LACROSSE lacrosse team to a win over Fredonia State, 15-2, in SUNYAC Cortland 15 action. Fredonia 2 Sophomore Maria Di Fato recorded three goals and two Next: vs. Geneseo assists for the Red Dragons, while junior Jordan Miller scored twice and sophomore Gina BASEBALL Campese had one goal and one Cortland 6 assist. Senior Antonia Cianfrocco scored her first career goal and Keystone College 0 sophomore Mary Hartzheim and Next: @ New Paltz Cook chipped in with one assist apiece. Sophomore Ally Levy photos provided by cortlandreddragons.com started in goal and made five saves in 50 minutes, 38 seconds Antonia Cianfrocco (left) scored her first career goal and Lindsay Abbott (right) tallied eight points SOFTBALL (Game 1) before giving way to sophomore to get a 14-1 lead at the 9:54 mark. reach 250 career points. five minutes later, Di Fato was Cortland 12 Shauna Hutchinson, who stopped Di Fato scored twice during the Cook also recorded career thrown out for the remainder of St. John Fisher 0 two shots at 9:22. run and Cianfrocco scored her highs with five goals and six the game after she received her The Red Dragons grabbed first career goal at 11:35. Marissa points for Cortland. Erin Kollar, second yellow card of the half. SOFTBALL (Game 2) an early 4-0 lead 5:31 into the Cussins scored Fredonia’s second Miller, Di Fato, and Alexis After that, neither team scored in opening half, with Cook scoring goal at 2:29, and Miller finished Egeberg each scored one goal. the closing minutes and Cortland Cortland 6 three times and Abbott netting a the scoring with 12 seconds Levy made eight saves. held the 4-3 lead into the half. St. John Fisher 1 goal. Cortland then extended their remaining. Abbott and Di Fato started Cortland grabbed the lead to 8-0 at the 8:51 mark as Di Lindsay Abbott scored a the scoring with unassisted goals momentum to start the second Next: @ Plattsburgh (DH) Fato and Abbott scored goals 60 career-high 10 points on five goals at 24:12 and 22:57, respectively. half as Cook scored 28 seconds seconds apart and Cook scored and five assists, setting a single- Union answered right back with in and Kollar scored her goal 17 her fourth and fifth goal. Courtney season assist record at Cortland, scores from Brittany Fraser and seconds later to give Cortland a Ciaschi ended the scoring run to help lead the Red Dragons to Kristin Joyce to tie the game 2-2 6-3 lead. Abbott followed with with a goal for Fredonia at 7:08, a 14-8 win versus Union in non- with 20:46 left in the first half. back-to-back goals and assisted and Cortland took an 8-1 lead into conference play on Thursday. Cook and Miller made it a 4-2 in Cook’s goal at 22:52 to make it the half. Abbott pushed her season total game in favor of the Red Dragons, Cortland put the game away for 43 assists and also became the and then Abby Stohler cut the with a 6-0 run in the second half sixth player in school history to lead to 4-3 at the 11:46 mark. Just See LACROSSE , page 12 Athletes of the Red Dragons Sweep Oswego Week Rowell and Kuhn throw careers. Cortland’s offense got going gems for nationally 12th- in game two, as Jessica Harman ranked Cortland and Beth Lamison both homered to power the Red Dragons to a By Nate Vaji 6-0 victory. Staff Writer Harman’s two-run homer came in the first inning off of Oswego starter Jessica With bad weather predicted, Palmitesso. Cortland’s Morgan Kuhn Cortland’s final home games started game two in the circle, of the season were moved up a giving up just one hit in five day. However, that had no effect innings of work. She also as the Red Dragons swept the recorded six strikeouts and doubleheader from Oswego, and walked just two. sent their three seniors out on a The Red Dragons added their high note. third run in the third inning when Donnalyn Cross In game one, Cortland fell Cross walked and later scored on Softball a throwing error. Cross would SUNYAC Player of the Week with behind early 1-0 when Katie then drive in Harman in the fifth Bredin scored on a Sue Schoff .647 average, three homeruns, inning with an RBI groundout in four steals and five RBI single to centerfield for the the fifth inning to put Cortland up Lakers. 5-0. However, that would be Kuhn turned the game over to the only run Oswego scored as Abby Martin in the sixth inning, junior pitcher Lyndsay Rowell and she slammed the door on the Lakers by giving up just one hit settled down to strike out five and and striking out four to preserve walk just one to hold the Lakers photo by Todd Curtis the win. scoreless for the rest of the game. Lucia Meola scored the game-winning run in the game one win Lamison’s homer capped The Red Dragons answered the scoring in the sixth. Kuhn’s in the bottom of the first when in the second inning, loading the Rowell then got Bre Meleen record on the season improved to senior Donnalyn Cross walked bases with no outs. But Thayer to ground into a fielder’s choice, 6-1 with the victory. and stole her way to third. Lucia got out of the jam by getting two giving the Red Dragons the 2-1 The #12 ranked Red Dragons groundouts and a strikeout. victory. bumped their record to 27-3 Meola drew another walk, but got Oswego outhit Cortland in into a rundown and a throwing Holding a 2-1 lead in the and remains undefeated in the seventh, the Red Dragons got out game one, 5-2. Rowell pushed conference at 12-0. Cortland has error allowed Cross to score, of a jam after Paige Anderson led her record to 14-2 on the season now won 35 SUNYAC games tying the game at 1-1. off with a double for Oswego. with the victory. in a row, and will face second Ryan Pericozzi Meola then scored on a wild After a pop out, Rowell got the Between games, Red Dragon place Plattsburgh this weekend Track & Field pitch by Oswego’s Sarah Thayer, next batter to hit a ball right back seniors Donnalyn Cross, Katie to determine who will host the Qualified for NCAA Div. III giving Cortland a 2-1 lead. at her, and threw out Anderson as Fusco, and Brooke Weidman were SUNYAC Tournament in May. Championships in pole vault The Red Dragons threatened she tried to advance to third. honored for their outstanding with height of 5.00 meters