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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. October 22, 2009 The Ithacan Volume 77, Issue 8 Carbon neutrality proposal passed Strength in by board of trustees

By Tristan Fowler Online Media editor numbers? The Ithaca College board of trustees approved the Climate Action Plan on Oct. 9. The plan seeks to eliminate the college’s Local unions look to organize net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The plan establishes three benchmarks on the path to carbon neutrality through Ithaca College employees increased efficiency and investing in renewable By Mallory Diamond he is a progressive, labor-friendly energy. The first bench- Senior Writer person,” Marsh said. “Now unfor- mark will reduce the The Cortland-Tompkins tunately, other decision makers, college’s carbon emis- County Building and Construc- some of which influence his deci- sions by 25 percent by tion Trades Council and its af- sions, may not feel that way.” the year 2015, then an filiates, led by council president Because the college has additional 25 percent David Marsh, plan to begin an declined to sign the neutral- by 2025 and the last 50 organizing drive among Ithaca ity agreement, the council has percent by 2050. Marian Brown College employees who lack committed to educating inter- “Basically, it’s a said the Climate Action Plan will union representation. ested college employees, who self-investment in be effective. In a letter to President Tom can be legally organized, on the efficiency and effec- Rochon, the council proposed possibility of unionization with tiveness,” said Marian Brown, special that all parties, including the col- the organizing drive. assistant to the provost and vice presi- lege, enter a neutrality agreement Marsh said the council has not dent of academic affairs. in order to ensure that employees yet initiated the organizing drive. A committee of faculty, students and be able to make an informed de- “It would happen very strate- staff, with guidance from outside energy cision about unionization with- gically, and it would be planned consultants, produced the Climate Action out being threatened or coerced. well,” Marsh said. Plan, as a requirement of the American As defined in the contract, Marsh said the primary orga- College and University President’s Climate neutrality prohibits threats or de- nizing drive would be conducted Commitment, which President Emerita laying tactics that might interfere separately from the council’s on- Peggy Williams signed in September 2007. with employees’ efforts to union- going protest, which began in late This plan is a living document and ize. It also prohibits the college summer, of the college’s choice to will depend on available financial re- from organizing a campaign to employ nonlocal and nonunion sources, said Carl Sgrecci, vice presi- oppose union representation. contractors in the construction dent of finance and administration and Marsh said Rochon declined of its $65.5 million Athletic and chair of the committee. to sign the neutrality agreement. Events Center. “The climate action plan is a road Rochon also declined to com- The college was subsequent- map or blueprint,” Sgrecci said. “It’s ment for this story, but Marsh ly awarded this year’s Goat of an idea about what the priorities are said he doesn’t necessarily believe Labor award by the Midstate and how we go about approaching the Rochon to be the problem. Central Labor Council and the respected problems.” “I have purposely not targeted Rob McKenna, senior consultant at illustration by michelle barrie the president … because I think See labor, page 4 Energy Strategies­ — a company that con- sults businesses and higher education in- stitutions about energy costs and policies — said the college prioritized its choices according to the greenhouse gas man- College data shows largest number of ALANA students agement hierarchy, putting energy avoid- ances and reductions first and carbon By Allison Musante over the past decade. visit here that something speaks “Students are finding it in- offsets last. Managing editor “The raw numbers show a re- to them and confirms that this is creasingly difficult to identify “That hierarchy drives the thought Ithaca College is showing a flection of the larger class, but on a the right place to be.” with a box on a form as our so- process behind the climate action plan- steady progression in diversifying percentage basis, we’re still show- The report also showed more ciety becomes more multiracial,” ning process,” McKenna said. its student population, enrolling ing continued progress,” he said. “I students declining to identify with a Maguire said. The college will use the greenhouse gas the largest number of students hope to continue to increase that single ethnic group. This year, nearly Junior Chasity Dittmann, emissions inventory from 2007, which was from African, Latino, Asian and percentage in the future.” 16 percent of the college population spokeswoman for the African La- equivalent to 32,600 metric tons of CO2e, Native American backgrounds The freshman class has a is labeled “unknown,” compared as its baseline for reduction. The first five in the past 10 years, according to record-size ALANA class this year with 1.4 percent in fall 2000. See students, page 4 years of the plan, when the college will this year’s opening enrollment re- of 297 students, which make up reduce emissions by 25 percent, are well port. The number has also grown nearly 15 percent of the total fresh- defined. The college plans to “seal the en- significantly in proportion to the man class. In fall 2000, ALANA 1200 D iversity report velope” by managing the energy use of all total population on campus. students accounted for less than 9 T his year the college saw the 1087 campus facilities, upgrading controls for largest increase in ALANA A total of 844 ALANA students percent of the freshman class. 1000 lighting and HVAC systems and assign- are enrolled this year, includ- Gerard Turbide, director of students and students who chose ing responsibility to someone to oversee not to identify their ethnicity. ing undergraduates and graduate admissions, said the report re- campus energy use. students, compared with 701 last flects successful recruitment ef- 800 585 774 For the second phase of the plan, from year. The 143-student difference is forts not only on part of the ad- 2016 to 2025, the college will consider in- the largest year-to-year increase missions office and the creation 600 stalling solar thermal systems to heat wa- the college has seen in at least the of diversity task forces, but also 418 ter for resident and dining facilities, two past 10 years, followed secondly how many current students and commercial-scale wind turbines to produce by a 58-student increase between faculty promote diverse cam- 400 electricity and replacing the HVAC systems fall 2002 and fall 2003, according pus life to prospective students 295 287 with more energy-efficient ones with low- 252 40 total 26 total 502 to data provided by the Office of through campus tours, club out- 222 to-neutral carbon emissions. 184 162 169 26 female 14 female 200 149 135 14 male 12 male 356 Institutional Research. reach and Fuse Magazine. 138 152 239 After exhausting options of efficien- 85 93 119 88 Eric Maguire, vice president for “The success of bringing these 133 cy and renewable energy, the college 117 118 151 enrollment management, attributes students to campus has a lot to do 0 53 56 70 65 will still be 28 percent short of its goal. 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 the jump in part by the college’s with the degree in which our cam- Nonresident Black Hispanic Asian/Pacific Native American Unknown One contingency of the last stage is the Alien Islander over-enrollment of freshmen, but pus is engaged in these conversa- Male Female also in its ability to consistently at- tions,” he said. “ALANA students, See plan, page 4 design by michelle barrie source: Office of Institutional Research tract and retain ALANA students like all students, find when they

find more. online. www.theithacan.org [Thursday Briefing] 2 The Ithacan Thursday, October 22, 2009 this Nation&World WEEK Poland accepts US missile defense { } Standing alongside U.S. Vice President Joe 22 thursday Biden, Poland’s prime minister said yesterday his Reports from the Field: Global country was ready to participate in the Obama Experiences of Anthropology administration’s revamped plan for a U.S. missile Students will be held from defense shield in Europe. 7 to 9 p.m. in Williams 218. President Barack Obama removed a major Diversity Council meeting will irritant in relations with Russia last month be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in by scrapping U.S. plans to place 10 intercep- Friends 309. tor missiles in Poland and a radar in the Czech Republic to intercept long-range missiles from Harvest Moon Dance, an “rouge” states such as Iran. The Bush-era plan event sponsored by the geron- had enraged Moscow. tology student club, will be The Kremlin has praised Obama for the de- held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. cision, but Russian officials also have said they in Emerson Suites. want to know more about what missile defense system the U.S. will use instead. 23 Friday Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wel- International Movie Night, comed the U.S. proposal for a missile shield sponsored by the International that would replace a bulkier version previously Club, will run from 5 to 9 p.m. planned for Poland. in Textor 101. Biden, on the first stop of a three-nation trip aimed at reassuring Washington’s allies in the region of its support, praised Warsaw for 25 sunday its readiness to accept the revamped plan. Build-A-Bear, sponsored by Hillel, will be held from noon India train crash traps passengers to 5 p.m. in Friends 203. A passenger train in northern India crashed into ResidentsWashed gather their belongings out yesterday on the street as they vacate their houses in Marikina City another train’s rear carriage reserved for women and east of Manila, Philippines. Forecasters said Typhoon Lupit might hit the northern Philippines tomor- 26 Monday disabled passengers, killing 22 people and injuring row. The area is prone to flooding and was declared unsafe because of its proximity to the river. 16 who remained trapped for hours yesterday near Pat Roque/associated press Finger Lakes Environmental Film Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal, police said. Festival Distinguished Writer in Rescuers had to cut open the wrecked compart- Residence, sponsored by the Di- ment to free trapped passengers following the crash time deputy head of police — who was also head of U.N.-backed government in the capital, Moga- vision of Interdisciplinary Studies, outside Agra, about 130 miles southeast of New the judicial bureau — was taken away for internal dishu. The extremist group controls much of will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Delhi, Rajesh Bajpai, a railway spokesman, said. investigation by the Communist Party, accused of southern Somalia. in Clark Lounge. Rescuers recovered 19 bodies during an opera- protecting gangs in the city. tion that lasted nearly seven hours, Rajesh Dixit, a Members of the city or district people’s con- Sweat lodge participant speaks out 27 tuesday police spokesman, said. Police said three of the 19 gresses have also been ensnared. A woman who took part in an Arizona sweat injured people died at a hospital. In two separate trials at the city’s intermediate lodge ceremony tells The Associated Press that the “Colonialism and Indian Theater,” No foreigners were among the victims, Dixit courts, two gang leaders and one gang member were spiritual guru who led the event pushed participants a part of the Finger Lakes Envi- said. The smashed coach was reserved for wom- sentenced to death, and three others were sentenced too far in what was supposed to be a life-expanding ronmental Film Festival, will be en and physically handicapped people, although to death with a two-year reprieve, said a notice on experience that culminated with people vomiting held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the some other people may have been among the the official Web site for China’s courts. and passing out on the floor. Handwerker Gallery. victims, district Magistrate Suresh Chandra Texas resident Beverley Bunn is the first partici- Sharma said. Alleged al-Qaida radio stations close pant in the incident to speak out publicly about the 28n Wed esday A powerful Islamist group linked to al-Qaida has events that led up to the deaths. The 43-year-old China sentences criminals to death ordered two radio stations in southwestern Somalia said by the time the sweat lodge ceremony began, U.S. Marines Corps Officer A court in southwest China sentenced six men to stop broadcasts indefinitely. the participants had undergone days of physically Selection, an event spon- to death yesterday for gang-related crimes includ- Jubba Radio station journalist Mohamed Adawe and mentally strenuous events that included fasting. sored by Student Affairs and ing blackmail and murder, the first convictions in a said al-Shabab delivered a letter yesterday ordering Investigators are considering bringing charges Campus Life, will be held months-long crackdown that has exposed a major the station’s closure. Adawe said the letter does not in a case that has cast a spotlight on James Arthur from 6 to 7 p.m. in Ithaca city mired in violent organized crime. give any reason. The other station ordered to close Ray, a millionaire self-help guru who led dozens of Falls Meeting Room. More than 1,544 suspects have been detained in is Warsan. people into the lodge during a five-day retreat that “Hayavadana,” a stage reading Chongqing, China’s largest municipality, since the Al-Shabab spokesman Sheik Hassan Yaqub Ali cost more than $9,000. that is part of the Finger Lakes gang sweep started in June, with more than a dozen declined to comment on the closure. Environmental Film Festival, will criminal gangs busted. In August, the city’s long- Al-Shabab is fighting to overthrow the fragile SOURCE: Associated Press be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Handwerker Gallery.

A dd your event Created by USA WEEKEND mag- Resident discovers fossils College&City azine, Make A Difference Day is an dating back to last glacier Drop events for “This Week” in annual event that takes place on the Ithaca resident Gregory Colucci the marked box in The Ithacan H1N1 shots to be given ditional shipments of H1N1 vaccine fourth Saturday of every October. was among the SUNY-Plattsburgh ge- office, or e-mail Assistant at Hammond Heath Center over the coming weeks. The day will be structured ology students who accidently discov- News Editor Leah Tedesco The Ithaca College Health Cen- For more information, contact the similar to Community Plunge, in- ered the remains of an ancient harbor at [email protected] by ter has received its first shipment of Health Center at 274-3177. cluding cleanup activities. Service seal near Lake Champlain while col- 5 p.m. Monday. H1N1 influenza vaccine. Free immu- plans will not be canceled because lecting mud samples. nizations for Ithaca College students Graduate program ranked of inclement weather conditions. The bones have been donated to Corrc e tions will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. among top in the nation For more information, visit the the geology collections of the New The initial immunization is for The Ithaca College School of Busi- Office of Student Engagement and York State Museum. The Ithacan reported Sept. 10 in students who are pregnant, have lung ness is among the top schools in the Multicultural Affairs on the third Robert Feranec, curator of ver- the story “Art explores fashion disorders, cardiovascular disorders nation according to the Princeton Re- floor of the Campus Center or e-mail tebrate paleontology at the State in society” that Dawn Hunter’s other than hypertension, chronic view for the fourth straight year. [email protected]. Museum, said he believes they date professor asked the class to look kidney or liver disease, inflammatory The Princeton Review, an edu- back to the existence of the Cham- at images in magazines over a bowel disease, diabetes and anemia or cation services company, features Snow storm sets record plain Sea, during the end of the last 30-year period. Her professor for earliest Ithaca snowfall asked the class to look at the im- other blood disorders. Anyone whose the school’s Master of Business glacial cycle about 10,000 to 12,000 ages over a three-year period. immune system is suppressed from Administration degree program Last Thursday and Friday’s snow years ago. HIV infection, cancer chemotherapy, in its 2010 edition of “The Best storm set the Ithaca area, including The bones that have been un- It is The Ithacan’s policy to chronic corticosteroid treatment or 301 Business Schools.” the city and the town, record for the covered at the site include a fibula, a correct all errors of fact. chronic immune disorders will also The graduate business program earliest snowfall of one inch or more. tibia, four vertebrae, a jaw bone and Please contact Ashley May qualify for immunization. at the college offers students the About 1.6 inches of snow fell what may be ankle and foot bones. at 274-3207. Any student not in one of those choice between an MBA in busi- during the 24-hour period ending categories may be turned away from ness administration and an MBA at 7 a.m. last Friday according to the Dug Road Bridge closed c opy editors the clinic tomorrow. However, the sec- in professional accountancy. Northeast Regional Climate Center to vehicles for repairs ond clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit at Cornell University. The previous The Dug Road Bridge in the town Lara Bonner, Laura Brothers, Monday at the center and will be open http://www.princetonreview.com/ record for an early snowfall exceeding of Lansing will be closed for deck Marianne Dabir, Sara Friedman, to all registered students. business-school-rankings.aspx. 1 inch was Oct. 17, 1970, when four repairs until tomorrow. Kelsey Fowler, Margaret Moran, Mary Kate Murphy, Briana Padilla, The center has received 500 doses inches of snow fell in the Ithaca area. During the construction, the of the nasal mist vaccine for individu- Make A Difference Day Accumulations of about 3.5 inches bridge will be closed to vehicle traf- Meg Rindfleisch, Carly Sitzer and honors community service Erica Whiteside. als between the ages 2 and 49 years, in Newfield, 2.5 inches in Freeville fic but open to pedestrians. After and 400 doses of the inactivated Students will engage in com- and 2.1 inches in Etna and Gro- the bridge is reopened additional injectable vaccine for pregnant indi- munity service activities Saturday ton were reported by the National work will continue. For more infor- d esign viduals and individuals over the age of in recognition of national Make A Weather Service. The forecast for this mation, contact the Highway Divi- Michelle Barrie and Chris Carlon. 49. The center expects to receive ad- Difference Day. weekend is a mix of rain and flurries. sion at 274-0300. Thursday, October 22, 2009 ne ws The Ithacan 3 Employment rates remain low for graduates Board grants compensation By Lily Oberman staff writer Brian Kaiser ’09 is working part time at for employees Best Buy in Brockport, N.Y. Even though Kai- ser earned a degree in computer information By Leah Tedesco systems while at Ithaca College, he said he has Assistant News Editor had no luck in finding a job suited to his field The board of trustees approved of study. a one-time compensation program Kaiser is currently using a headhunting for faculty and staff in response to company and searching online for jobs while a projected $3.3 million surplus taking online courses to help improve his Web created by the freshman class. The design skills. But he said he doesn’t see much compensation went into effect in hope in the job market. employees’ paychecks last Friday. “[The headhunting company] has a bul- The compensation will give letin board, which they’re used to having full employees $500 each plus an ad- of positions,” Kaiser said. “Now they have one ditional 1 to 3 percent of their or two [postings] up at a time, if that. There base pay, which means a full-time aren’t as many available jobs as there were employee will receive a minimum awhile back.” of $750 and maximum of $1,500. Kaiser is not alone in his experience. Mimi Compensation for part-time em- Collins, director of communications for Na- ployees will be distributed based tional Association of Colleges and Employers, on the number of months they said a very small group of the class of 2009 had From left, B.J. Whetstine and David Christoper, recruiters from the Peace Corps, talk to students last work during the school year. jobs secured by the time they graduated and March in Textor Hall at a Job and Career Fair. Employment rates for graduates have been decreasing. The expenditures received from that hiring rates were expected to drop even File Photo/The Ithacan the surplus of freshmen have al- lower for the class of 2010. lowed the college to pay for the “Right now, it looks like hiring is going restoration of the TIAA-CREF to to be down 7 percent compared to last year,” are long-term subbing positions,” Blitzstein number of interns they will be hiring. Accord- 8.75 percent, a salary raise of 50 Collins said. “[And] last year was obviously not a said. “I’m just waiting for [my application] to ing to NACE, employers will cut internships cents above the living wage and the good year.” go through … and then I can start substitute by nearly 21 percent this year. compensation. These three expen- According to the United States Department teaching. That’s going to be most of my in- Kelley Zenger-O’Brien ’09, also a cinema ditures total $1.9 million and will be of Labor, unemployment among college gradu- come in the near future.” and photography major, has been able to find a drawn from the operating budget. ates has increased during the current econom- According to the Economic Policy In- number of unpaid jobs while living in Los Ange- Carl Sgrecci, vice president of ic recession. The number of unemployed per- stitute, an organization that researches the les. She chose to take unpaid internships instead finance and administration, said sons who have obtained a bachelor’s degree has United States workforce, the unemploy- of applying for jobs that had nothing to do with the college was keeping its word on increased by 136 percent since 2007, with ment rate for college graduates below age 27 her degree. a commitment made last semester. more than 2.2 million college-educated adults has hit 7.1 percent — the highest average in “I’m going to stick with finding unpaid jobs The compensation was put into the unemployed in the United States. 30 years. that will help me get more experience rather executive budget in February be- John Fracchia, associate director of Career Steve Jacobson ’08, a cinema and photogra- than taking an office job right away just to cause the college didn’t give wage Services at the college, said about 98 percent phy major who is currently living in Los Ange- pay the rent,” Zenger-O’Brien said. “[Intern- increases for the current fiscal year. of graduates from the college find jobs or at- les, hasn’t started looking outside his field of ships] are pretty easy to get just because a “We have exceeded our targeted tend graduate school a year after graduation interest just yet but said he may have to start lot of people don’t have the experience that enrollment which enabled us to but in the past year, that number may have looking elsewhere soon. graduates have.” turn around our financial situation,” gone down. “I’ve told myself that unless I am literally Zenger-O’Brien said her parents have been he said. “Last year, overall jobs and internships and completely broke, I won’t look for a job helping her financially while she waits for a Sgrecci said the board of trust- that were offered to our students were down outside my field,” Jacobson said. “But it may stable job offer. She said she hopes the connec- ees, the budget committee and 15 percent,” he said. be coming to a point where I have to go check tions she makes while doing unpaid work will President Tom Rochon decided Melissa Blitzstein ’09, who graduated with out McDonald’s.” eventually lead to a paying job. on the $750 minimum to recog- a master’s degree in secondary education at Jacobson has found some temporary proj- Even though she said she is happy with nize the lower salary income level. the college, is currently living at home in New ects, such as editing music videos and doing her unpaid internships, Zenger-O’Brien Rochon said an employee on Jersey. She has been unable to find any full- work for an independent film company, dur- did not think she was going to be interning the higher pay scale could re- time teaching positions and plans to start ing the past year. For the second year in a row, after college. ceive a 1 percent base pay and substitute teaching once she is certified in the though, he has found himself unemployed “It was surprising that it’s been so difficult,” employees on the lower end of state of New Jersey. during the fall. she said. “I thought it would be easier just to get the pay scale could receive up “The only jobs that are available right now Employers also expect to cut back on the an entry-level job.” to 3 percent. “In percentage terms, this makes a bigger difference to peo- ple at the lower end of our scale, Students to dress as ghosts and everyone involved in devel- oping this particular plan thought it was important to do that, rather than having a single percentage in global climate protest that applies to everybody,” he said. Those not eligible include any By Sara Friedman dioxide that the world needs for faculty or staff member hired on or Contributing Writer ecological life to be safe — 350 parts after June 1, 2009, part-time faculty In an effort to bring environmental per million. holding per-course appointments, awareness to Ithaca College, students This week, pillowcases on stakes part-time coaches with a special and faculty will walk around the cam- outside Campus Center display facts compensation structure and any pus dressed as ghosts tomorrow. This about climate change to inform the employees covered by a collective day of action is part of an international campus community. bargaining agreement. endeavor to raise awareness by a na- Atlas Health Care Linen Services, a Raj Subramaniam, associate tional organization called 350, a global local organization that sells linen and professor of health promotion and grassroots campaign aiming to stop apparel, donated hospital sheets to physical education, said though he the climate crisis. the class to make the ghosts’ costumes was pleased with receiving a check Susan Allen-Gil, environmental through “upcycling” — taking an ob- last Friday, he was disappointed studies and sciences associate profes- ject that would be trash to someone that the compensation is only a one- Sophomores Sofia Johnson and Michelle Uberbacher spray paint each other’s sor and chair, introduced the event to else and making it into something time thing. He said he would have ghost costumes Friday afternoon outside the Center for Natural Sciences. the college through her international else. The students will dye the bottom Andrew Casper/The Ithacan preferred a salary raise. environmental policy class. of the ghost costumes blue to dem- “If you get a 3 percent raise in “We wanted to participate in an onstrate the rising sea level. Ghost the base salary, in the long run, it international day of action where peo- costumes will be distributed from showcased on the 350 Web site. negotiations, which occur in Decem- is going to add up,” he said. “This ple from all over the world will be mak- 11 a.m. to noon tomorrow in the Several different groups across the ber,” he said. “We want to draw aware- one-time compensation doesn’t do ing public displays of awareness about Campus Center. world will also participate. According ness to this environmental issue.” anything more.” climate change,” she said. This week, other advocates of to the 350 national Web site, a group According to the national 350 Eligible faculty member Deborah Sophomore Sofia Johnson will be environmental awareness participat- in Ghana will plant 350 trees to raise Web site, part of the 350 mission is to Rifkin, assistant professor of music participating in the event. She said ed in the 350 national campaign. En- awareness. In Washington, D.C., 350 influence government leaders. War- theory, history and composition, said students and faculty will be wearing vironmentalists in downtown Ithaca people will ride bikes around the Capi- now said he hopes the climate change the compensation is a good compro- sheets as ghosts to show the morbid gathered Sunday to spell out 350 on tol to bring attention to climate change. legislation in the United States will mise on the college’s part. aspect of climate change. The Commons. Jon Warnow, director and national pass before the U.N. negotiations. “This is a compromise-position- “We are dressing up as ghosts to At the college, Allen-Gil said the coordinator of 350, said he hopes to- “Hopefully, we will get something way of un-freezing the salaries for show the death of species and to get grounds staff will draw a large 350 on morrow’s event will raise awareness out of the U.N. negotiations,” Warnow this year by not adding a potential people’s attention,” Johnson said. the lawn in front of the Fitness Cen- for the International Day of Action and said. “It may not be finalized, but we liability to our budget in the on go- Allen-Gil said the event’s name ter. A picture will be taken of all of the United Nations Day on Saturday. hope to get a treaty to start addressing ing future during uncertain eco- comes from the amount of carbon the ghosts there so the event can be “The time is building up to the U.N. the problem.” nomic times,” she said. 4 The Ithacan ne ws Thursday, October 22, 2009 Previous unions failed at college Climate plan labor approved from page 1

Tompkins County Workers’ Center at their La- bor Day picnic, an award traditionally reserved by deadline for a local employer who engages in question- able labor practices. Plan Carl Sgrecci, vice president of finance and from page 1 administration, said an open and competitive hope for a “silver bullet” technology that environment ensures both union and nonunion has not yet been developed to elimi- groups equal opportunities. nate the college’s remaining emissions. “It pretty much comes down to who gives us In order to become carbon neutral, the the lowest bid,” Sgrecci said. college will most likely have to purchase Marsh said in the past the college has utilized carbon offsets. local workers in campus construction projects. Buying offsets means that the college “What’s changed so dramatically that the col- would pay another company to reduce lege now has to insist on the bottom line?” Marsh carbon by planting trees. These carbon said. “What I thought we brought to the campus credits are supposed to be equivalent was skilled local labor, professionalism, quality to the amount of carbon the college work. They have no loyalty to that concept.” produces, therefore canceling out it’s Sgrecci said 69 percent of all construction greenhouse gas emissions. The carbon workers hired for the project live within an hour Steven Harvey, a member of a local union, passes leaflets to cars entering campus in August. The offset market is unregulated by the Fed- of Ithaca. Forty-six percent are union workers and union workers were protesting the college’s decision to hire nonlocal, nonunion contractors. eral Trade Commission. 54 percent are nonunion workers. Allison usavage/the ithacan The College of the Atlantic, which “How much more local do you want to get?” claims to be the first institution to become Sgrecci said. He said when the college’s electricians tried successful in negotiating additional health care carbon neutral, spent $21,500 to offset Mark Coldren, associate vice president of hu- to unionize in 2005, former college President options for its members. its remaining 2,150 metric tons of green- man resources, said employers are bound by law Peggy Williams told them their benefits would “There is no real advice to be given or secret house gas emissions. If the college wanted to not block the attempts of employees to union- be open to negotiation. The union was unani- benefit to being a member of a union,” Merlin to buy its way out, it would cost the college ize if there are enough interested individuals. mously voted down. said. “You will get out of the union what you put $640,000 in carbon offsets, based on 2009 “I don’t think as an employer we go out and In 2001, the college’s Dining Services workers, into it.” prices of offsets. Brown said it would be bet- say ‘Gee, we need some unions,’” Coldren said. “As who are employed by the food service provider Since 1981, maintenance employees at Cornell ter for the college to invest in its energy in- an employer we would never stand in their way. Sodexho, experienced similar failure. University have been represented by the United frastructure rather than purchasing offsets. What we would do is try to listen and find out Under federal labor law, employers are prohib- Auto Workers Local 2300. “We ruled it out pretty soon because what it is that are issues for folks and then try to ited from threatening employees for considering Harry Evans, former president of the union, we think that to buy your way out of it help them decide whether that’s what they want joining a union. But Beachler said provisions in said the union gives workers a voice. doesn’t solve the problem,” Brown said. to do or don’t want to do.” the law heavily favor employers. “One person can’t make a difference, but if you The college also set itself apart from But the college has historically been less than “It’s the college with all of its power against an do it together in solidarity, you get a little bit more other institutions by reaching the national supportive of employees who wanted to unionize. individual,” Beachler said. “A union gives you the power — at least you get the chance to say what deadline. More than 650 institutions have When faculty at the college tried to unionize collective power of a group of workers.” you need to say,” Evans said. signed the president’s climate commit- in the early 1980s, former college president James Roy Pealo, facilities maintenance super- But Pete Meyers, coordinator of the Tomp- ment to become carbon neutral. Of the J. Whalen blocked the union by citing the Yeshiva visor, said in the late 1970s the college’s kins County Workers’ Center, said employees 392 early signers of the commitment, only decision, a Supreme Court decision that said full- maintenance employees were members of often lack the knowledge and experience to 88 made the Sept. 15 deadline. time faculty members of private institutions were the North American Carpenters Union, but form unions. “I don’t think anybody should be “managerial” and therefore not entitled to negoti- the employees eventually chose to dissolve “Workers are afraid to organize,” Meyers said. ashamed that they didn’t make it,” Brown ate through a union. their union. “They think they’ll get fired. It’s going to be orga- said. “I think we should be proud that we Don Beachler, associate professor of poli- “It wasn’t really doing anything for the people,” nizations like us who help push the envelop.” did make it.” tics, said he was not surprised that the college Pealo said. “It never helped us.” Zillah Eisenstein, professor of politics, said Sgrecci said the plan will save the col- received the Goat of Labor award and that In 2003, 26 Public Safety employees voted the recent pressures put on faculty because of the lege money over time. More efficient light- the college should have received the award in to join the Local 507 of the United Government over-enrollment could be enough for faculty to ing, appliances and HVAC require less en- previous years. Security Officers of America, the only employee mobilize again. ergy and cost less to operate. Also, future “They’re anti-union,” Beachler said. “They use union on campus today. “Either we’re going to make a statement that legislation attached to carbon-intense methods that I would call legal but not ethical to Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin, acting pres- says ‘This is not OK,’ or we’re going to become the forms of energy will increase the price of intimidate workers out of forming unions.” ident of the local union, said the union has been new bottom line,” Eisenstein said. nonrenewable energy. It’s also expected that as fossil fuels deplete, prices will rise. “So much of this is common sense based,” Sgrecci said. “What’s good for the carbon footprint is good for the budget. … ALANA increase It’s a win-win.” Sgrecci said the college should not stop trying to become energy efficient for financial reasons but should go the extra part of large class mile to become carbon neutral, even if it requires buying offsets. students student program Inside Look help “The quality of life on our planet isn’t a from page 1 educate ALANA students about factor which can’t be necessarily equated the college application process. to a financial equivalent,” Sgrecci said. tino Society, said while she was “That’s a much larger problem The goal of 2050 was set based on pleased that more ALANA stu- not specific to Ithaca College,” he evidence from reports from NASA and dents have enrolled at the college said. “But I think we do a good job the National Oceanic and Atmospheric than in prior years, the college addressing some of those issues, Administration in 2007 that state if shouldn’t focus on the numbers for example, with the special high something is not done by 2050, pos- alone when measuring its diversity. school tours [the college does].” sible climate disasters could happen, From left, then-freshmen Stephanie Sang, Natalie Bell and Kevin “It is about making sure that all Rawlins said his office is Brown said. Nhieu attend last year’s MLK Celebration in Emerson Suites. students have the resources neces- integral in fostering a community File photo/the ithacan But Brown said climate scientists sary for a successful college experi- among ALANA students. Speaker are now recommending substantial ence,” she said. “It means having the series, social activities, the Martin more support in the college’s aca- some kind of family for them so they reductions by 2020. She said the col- administration, faculty and an edu- Luther King Jr. Scholar program demics. She said she would like to don’t feel isolated on a campus where lege might need to decrease its carbon cational initiative that can embrace and events such as the Cross- see the creation of an Asian stud- it might not be inclusive for them.” emissions sooner. multicultural students and studies.” Cultural Leadership Retreat are ies minor, more classes devoted Maguire said this year’s larger “It’s another thing we need to come John Rawlins, assistant direc- among the many ways the office to Asian and cultural studies and ALANA class is a positive out- back to the table and say, ‘Hey folks, if we tor of the Office of Student En- tries to make ALANA students more speakers and lectures direct- come of the college’s largest fresh- can step this up faster, we need to try to do gagement and Multicultural Af- feel included on campus. ed to the Asian community. man class, which is at 2,027, ac- so,’” Brown said. fairs, said while the report reflects “[Events like these] are a great She said her club has been cording to the report. But he For now, the plan will stay at 2050, how the college has improved way for students to feel like ‘I’m here, filling this gap in the community said the college won’t “rest on but if resources are available, then the the recruitment and retention of and this is a community I can thrive with its programming, providing its laurels” and will continue its college will move more quickly. The next ALANA students, the college can in,’” he said. “So long as we do things social activities for Asian-Amer- recruiting efforts. step is implementation, and Brown said always do more. He said he thinks like that and make them feel like they ican students as well as raising “I’m encouraged by the prog- that the college must follow through at one reason for the college’s his- have a place here, we’ll continue to awareness to all students about ress but interested in more,” he the budget table. torically small ALANA popula- see improvement.” issues affecting Asians. said. “I don’t view as what we’ve “This is where we need to hold our tion is high school students’ lack of Senior Tiffany Cheng, president “We’re not only informing the achieved this past year as ‘We’ve own feet to the fire — to make sure that knowledge about searching for col- of the Asian Culture Club, said the campus community but also show- finally arrived,’ in terms of mul- this plan becomes operational through leges and the application process. report shows that the college is ing non-White and Asian students ticultural diversity on campus — the budget process so that facilities, He said admissions office programs making progress to attract more that we’re concerned about where we’re a long ways from that. How- next year, will have the resources they such as local high school group ALANA students overall but said they come from,” she said. “We’re ever, I do think it’s steady upward need to start to move these things for- tours and the admitted ALANA the ALANA community deserves trying to make an effort to build progress that we can be proud of.” ward,” Brown said. Thursday, October 22, 2009 Ne ws The Ithacan 5 Stopping the violence Community groups join to help bring attention to domestic abuse By Gillian Smith Event planner of IC Feminists Staff Writer senior Joy Kucinkas said the “Clothes- Advocate groups in the Ithaca line Project” will be held today community and student organiza- and tomorrow in Emerson Suites. tions from Ithaca College, Cornell She said it is one of the most mov- University and Tompkins Cortland ing projects the organization is Community College will join to par- involved with. ticipate in outreach programs to help “We want students and faculty at raise awareness for Domestic Vio- Ithaca to be aware of the Advocacy lence Awareness Month in October. Center’s services, which provide sup- About 1.3 million women and port for anyone who is affected by 835,000 men are physically assaulted domestic violence,” she said. each year in the United States, ac- Domestic Violence Awareness cording to the National Resource Month originated from the Day Center on Domestic Violence. of Unity, a celebration on the first Events during the month will Monday in October held to end vio- include the “Clothesline Project” and lence against women and children, “Go Purple Day, ” collaborations of according to Kenya Fairley, program Senior Kim Lareau and freshman Hawley Brett, members of IC Feminists, answer questions at the “Clothesline the college and the Advocacy Center manager for the National Resource Project” yesterday afternoon in Emerson Suites. The shirts on display were decorated by victims of domestic abuse. in Ithaca. Center on Domestic Violence. Andrew Buraczenski/The Ithacan The Advocacy Center in Ithaca is Fairley said there are three themes a nonprofit organization that serves for the month: to mourn the victims Purple Day” on Thursday. Hampdell “We have trained volunteers who ported being physically and/or people of all ages who have experi- that have lost their lives to domestic said the Advocacy Center would like are members of the community as sexually abused by a dating part- enced domestic violence, according to violence, celebrate the work that they everyone in the community to wear well as IC students who commit to ner,” she said. “In addition to the education intern and volunteer Kailey have done and bring together advo- purple ribbons or clothing in support volunteering with us for at least a year risk for injury and death, victims Denzer-Weiler, a junior at the college. cates who are working to unite around of survivors. The ribbons will be avail- and go through our 50-hour training of dating violence are more likely Heather Hampdell, media rela- the cause. able on campus as well as at Gimme! and then take volunteer shifts on the to engage in risky sexual behavior, tions director for the Advocacy Cen- “It is important for everyone to Coffee and Collegetown Bagels. hot line,” she said. unhealthy dieting behaviors, sub- ter, said the center is holding many observe this day so they can be aware “We are encouraging people to The Advocacy Center is also plan- stance use and suicidal attempts.” events during the month to raise of what the issues are, what the warn- join together to show that we in ning many specific outreach programs Fairley said many national orga- awareness about domestic violence in ing signs are and most importantly the community have support for to spread awareness about the issues nizations also observe the month the community. that they can get help,” she said. survivors of domestic violence,” surrounding violence. Denzer-Weiler through services, candlelight vigils, Hampdell said the center will Denzer-Weiler said the center she said. said there is a 24-hour hot line run by galas and other events. coordinate with IC Feminists for also offers support groups for wom- The ribbons will be attached to volunteers that provides crisis coun- “It is important to celebrate this the “Clothesline Project.” The proj- en, men and children who have been fact cards with information about ser- seling, advocacy, support and refer- issue and raise awareness about it ect will be shown at TC3, Cornell, victims of rape, sexual assault and vices that the center provides. Hamp- rals to victims of domestic violence, because domestic violence affects the college and at DeWitt Park. physical abuse. dell said there will also be a volunteer rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse. not just individual lives but the Hampdell said the project is a She said a library and a shelter for information meeting Thursday at Fairley said domestic violence is entire community,” she said. “The collection of T-shirts that are deco- domestic violence victims are also the Cornell University Cooperative a prevalent issue. prevalence of domestic violence rated by local survivors of domestic available through the center. Extension, where volunteers can talk “Approximately one in five knows no particular race, class, and sexual violence. Another major event will be “Go about their experiences. female high school students re- income level or status.” 6 The Ithacan Thursday, October 22, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 ne ws The Ithacan 7 Graduate selects alternate path

Erika Spaet ’09 never thought she would for Safety and Justice, a grassroots advo- end up in a small community in Oregon cacy nonprofit that advocates policies that working as a full-time volunteer when she will ... help [the] criminal justice system. left college. Spaet said she came to Ithaca I do volunteer coordination and outreach College hoping to have a career in long-form to our members to organize and create a magazine journalism when she graduated. community for incarcerated individuals But when her senior year started, Spaet took and their families. I kind of bring them to- a slightly different route. While her friends gether so that we can advocate for policies hunted for jobs, Spaet, then a double major that will make the current justice system in journalism and politics, secured her place more just. in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps — a nonde- nominational program that began in 1956 RW: Was it difficult for you to take a different and supports communities in 19 locations route when your friends were getting jobs? throughout the Northwest. Now in her second month as a JVC full- ES: At times, especially at graduation and time volunteer, Spaet works as a community [when] a lot of my friends were getting organizer for the Partnership for Safety and jobs or internship opportunities in fields Justice in Portland, Ore., advocating for a fair that they studied. [With] the work that I do criminal justice system. When not working now as a community organizer, I definitely for the nonprofit organization, she lives with rely heavily on my communication skills other JVC volunteers. and the things that I learned at the Park Staff Writer Rebecca Webster spoke School. It is difficult [not having a journal- with Spaet about the volunteer work she is ism job], but I really knew that I wanted to doing in Oregon. do something where I felt like I was mak- ing a difference in a community. Rebecca Webster: Why did you decide to join the Jesuit Volunteer Corps? RW: Why do you think it’s important for students to learn more about these types of Erika Spaet: At a certain point during my post-graduate opportunities? senior year at Ithaca I decided I didn’t really want to go for the traditional route and hope ES: Not only do I have my job, where I’m for a job. I didn’t even look at other volunteer learning skills about how to be a commu- opportunities either because I was looking nity organizer, which is definitely a ca- for something that was a little bit more holis- reer skill, but then I come home and my tic and a little bit more involved. The unique housemates and I have discussions about part about the Jesuit Volunteer Corps is that social justice, what it means to live simply it involves a different approach to living. I live and what it means to be sustainable and in a community with seven other people, and have a spiritual life. I love that I’m given it’s a spiritual community. the space and the time to have those kinds of discussions and really work on the kind RW: What does your job entail? of person that I want to be. I feel that in a traditional job I would feel a lot more iso- FromSay left, membersno to of the beef Farm Sanctuary Acadia and Esa Merson attend the Walk for ES: With the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, we’re lated. I’m glad that I have this opportunity, Farm Animals on Sunday on The Commons to help raise awareness about how animals placed in a position with different non- and I hope that this centeredness that I are treated on factory farms. Esa hands out T-shirts while Acadia gives out posters. profits throughout the country. I am the feel every morning in my community will Alexis mcnutt/The Ithacan membership organizer for the Partnership transfer … to a job that I go to every day. 8 The Ithacan Thursday, October 22, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 Ne ws The Ithacan 9

selected entries from Public Safety Incident Log September 10 to September 13

SEPTEMBER 10 Court for driving while intoxicated, sion of alcohol. A campus summons EXPOSURE OF PERSON was judicially referred for irrespon- failure to signal turn and no rear plate was also issued for through stop. Patrol LOCATION: Circle Lot 4 sible use of alcohol. Patrol Officer FIRE ALARM lamp. Person also judicially referred. Officer David Amaro. SUMMARY: One person judicially Daniel Bechtold. LOCATION: Dillingham Center Sergeant Bill Kerry. referred for indecent conduct. Patrol SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL Officer Daniel Bechtold. CCV/OPEN CONTAINER by dust from construction. System reset. UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Flora Brown Drive LOCATION: Circle Lot 1 Operations Manager Steven Yaple. LOCATION: Landon Hall SUMMARY: One person judicially referred UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA SUMMARY: One person judicially referred SUMMARY: Five people judicially for underage possession of alcohol. LOCATION: Terraces for having an open container of alcohol. MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED referred for marijuana. Patrol Officer Patrol Officer David Amaro. SUMMARY: Three people judicially Patrol Officer David Amaro. LOCATION: West Tower Daniel Bechtold. referred for unlawful possession SUMMARY: Caller reported a person CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL having abdominal pain. Person trans- UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA LOCATION: Circle Lot 1 Donald Lyke. LOCATION: Circle Apartments ported to CMC by ambulance. Patrol LOCATION: L-Lot SUMMARY: One person judicially referred SUMMARY: One person judicially referred Officer Daniel Bechtold. SUMMARY: Officer reported finding a bag for underage possession of alcohol. EXPOSURE OF PERSON for underage possession of alcohol. containing marijuana paraphernalia. One Sergeant Bill Kerry. LOCATION: Circle Apartments Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF person judicially referred for unlawful SUMMARY: One person judicially LOCATION: S-Lot possession of marijuana. Patrol Officer CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL referred for indecent conduct. Patrol MEDICAL ASSIST/PSYCHOLOGICAL SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown Jeffrey Austin. LOCATION: Circle Lot 1 Officer David Amaro. LOCATION: Garden Apartments person damaged a vehicle. Incident SUMMARY: Person transported to CMC SUMMARY: Caller reported receiving text occurred between 1 and 2:45 p.m. In- CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL by ambulance and judicially referred for CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL messages indicating that a person may vestigation pending. Master Patrol Officer LOCATION: Circle Apartments irresponsible use of alcohol. Sergeant LOCATION: West Tower harm him- or herself. Person was volun- Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Two people judicially Bill Kerry. SUMMARY: Officer received a report tarily transported to CMC for evaluation. referred for underage possession from a caller indicating a person fell Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. CASE STATUS CHANGE of alcohol. Master Patrol Officer FALSELY REPORTING AN INCIDENT and sustained an eye injury. Person LOCATION: Office of Public Safety Donald Lyke. LOCATION: West Tower transported to CMC by ambulance CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL SUMMARY: Owner reported a stolen SUMMARY: Officer reported unknown and judicially referred for irrespon- LOCATION: Substation Road bike was found and returned. Larceny CCV/FIRE SAFETY RELATED OFFENSES person maliciously activated the fire sible use of alcohol. Patrol Officer SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred reported in the Lower Quads on Sept. LOCATION: Circle Apartments alarm system. Investigation pending. Daniel Bechtold. for underage possession of alcohol. 9 was unfounded. Master Patrol Officer SUMMARY: Officer reported a person Patrol Officer David Amaro. Patrol Officer Daniel Bechtold. Donald Lyke. with an open flame on a balcony. MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED Person warned for having open fire in ASSAULT/NO WEAPON LOCATION: Hill Center For the complete safety log, MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED barbecue grill. A bottle of lighter fluid LOCATION: Terrace-Circle Walkway SUMMARY: Caller reported a female go to www.theithacan.org/news LOCATION: J-Lot was confiscated. One person judicially SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown injured her back during an intercollegiate SUMMARY: Caller reported a person fell referred for possession of a flamma- person struck a person in the face caus- volleyball match. Person was transported and sustained an ankle injury. Person ble liquid. Fire Protection Specialist ing injury around 11:45 p.m. Sept. 11. to CMC by ambulance. Master Patrol Key transported to the Hammond Health Enoch Perkins. Investigation pending. Master Patrol Of- Officer Donald Lyke. Center. Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. ficer Donald Lyke. cmc – Cayuga Medical Center SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 13 CCV – College Code Violation SEPTEMBER 11 UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA DWI – Driving while intoxicated CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: Circle Lot 13 CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL IFD – Ithaca Fire Department V&T VIOLATION/DWI LOCATION: Conservatory Drive SUMMARY: Person transported to CMC LOCATION: Hilliard Hall IPD – Ithaca Police Department LOCATION: Flora Brown Drive SUMMARY: During a traffic stop, driver by ambulance and judicially referred for SUMMARY: Caller reported a person MVA – Motor vehicle accident SUMMARY: During a traffic stop, driver was judicially referred for irresponsible irresponsible use of alcohol and unlaw- was intoxicated. Person was vomit- RA – Resident assistant was arrested for DWI. Uniform traffic use of alcohol, and two passengers were ful possession of marijuana. Sergeant ing. Person declined medical as- SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol tickets were issued for Town of Ithaca judicially referred for underage posses- Bill Kerry. sistance with ambulance staff and Remember that time ...... we didn’t have the Public Safety Log for two weeks?

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NE WS SELECTED ENTRIES FROM Thursday, September 24, 2009 SEPTEMBER 5 TO SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 13 Incident Log container on fire. Officer extinguished CRIMINAL POSS. STOLEN PROPERTY the fire with extinguishers, and IFD extin- LOCATION: Terraces CCV/EXCESSIVE NOISE guished smoldering embers. Patrol Officer Public Safety LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Judicial referral. Daniel Bechtold. known person stole a textbook. Inves- SUMMARY: Three people judicially re- tigation pending. Master Patrol Officer SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 5 ferred for noise violation. Patrol Officer MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED Donald Lyke. David Amaro. LOCATION: Dillingham Center CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CCV/IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT SUMMARY: Caller reported sustaining LOCATION: Lower Quad LOCATION: Circle Apartments SEPTEMBER 7 LOCATION: All Other an ankle sprain while playing volleyball. SUMMARY: Investigation pending. SUMMARY: Person transported to CMC SUMMARY: Caller reported being ha- Person declined medical assistance. by ambulance and judicially referred for CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL rassed by a known person. IPD investigat- Sergeant Terry O’Pray. LARCENY irresponsible use of alcohol. Patrol Offi- LOCATION: Circle Lot 3 ing incident. Sergeant Bill Kerry. LOCATION: Center for Natural Sciences cer Daniel Bechtold. SUMMARY: One person judicially referred UNLAW POSS. OF MARIJUANA SUMMARY: Investigation pending. for underage possession of alcohol. Patrol LOCATION: Eastman Hall SEPTEMBER 6 Officer Daniel Bechtold. V&T VIOLATION DWI SUMMARY: One person judicially re- SEPTEMBER 16 LOCATION: Grant Egbert Boulevard FOUND PROPERTY ferred for unlawful possession of mari- SUMMARY: During a traffic stop, the CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: East Tower juana. Patrol Officer Chris Teribury. BURGLARY driver was arrested for DWI. Person was LOCATION: Circle Lot 6 SUMMARY: Keys found and turned over LOCATION: East Tower issued uniform traffic tickets for Town SUMMARY: One person judicially referred to Public Safety. SEPTEMBER 9 SUMMARY: Investigation pending. of Ithaca Court for DWI and failure to for underage possession of alcohol. Mas- ter Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. use turn signal. Driver refused chemi- CCV/RESPONSIBILITY OF GUEST CHANGE IN CASE STATUS SEPTEMBER 17 cal test. Person scheduled to appear in LOCATION: Terraces LOCATION: Textor Hall Town of Ithaca Court on Sept. 9. Person HARASSMENT SUMMARY: One person warned for un- SUMMARY: Officer reported larceny on CRIMINAL POSS. OF STOLEN PROPERTY was also judicially referred. Patrol Of- LOCATION: Circle Apartments derage possession, and one person judi- Aug. 28. Incident was unfounded. LOCATION: Baker Bridge ficer Daniel Bechtold. SUMMARY: Caller reported being ha- cially referred for responsibility of guest. rassed by a known person. Investigation SUMMARY: Investigation pending. Sergeant Terry O’Pray. SEPTEMBER 10 CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL pending. Patrol Officer David Amaro. FOR THE COMPLETE SAFETY LOG, LOCATION: Carp Wood Field CHANGE IN CASE STATUS CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL go to www.theithacan.org/news SUMMARY: One person judicially referred CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL LOCATION: Lower Quads LOCATION: Circle Lot 4 LOCATION: L-Lot for underage possession of alcohol. SUMMARY: One person was judicially SUMMARY: Larceny reported on Sept. 9. Patrol Officer James Landon. SUMMARY: One person judicially referred Incident was unfounded. KEY referred for underage possession of alco- for underage possession of alcohol. Patrol hol. Patrol Officer David Amaro. Officer David Amaro. CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL SEPTEMBER 11 CMC – Cayuga Medical Center LOCATION: Circle Apartments MEDICAL ASSIST/ILLNESS RELATED BURGLARY CCV – College Code Violation SUMMARY: Five people judicially re- LOCATION: Muller Chapel DWI DWI – Driving while intoxicated ferred for noise and underage posses- LOCATION: East Tower LOCATION: Flora Brown Drive SUMMARY: Caller reported a person SUMMARY: Caller reported an un- IFD – Ithaca Fire Department sion of alcohol. Master Patrol Officer having a seizure. Officer reported in- SUMMARY: Uniform traffic tickets were IPD – Ithaca Police Department Donald Lyke. known person entered a residence issued for Town of Ithaca Court. dividual had fainted and no seizure and stole jewelry. Incident occurred MVA – Motor vehicle accident occurred. Individual declined medi- RA – Resident assistant CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL between Aug. 24 and Sept. 7. In- SEPTEMBER 12 cal assistance with IFD. Sergeant vestigation pending. Patrol Officer SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol LOCATION: L-Lot Terry O’Pray. V&T – Vehicle and Transportation SUMMARY: One person judicially referred Jeffrey Austin. FALSELY REPORTING for underage possession of alcohol and LOCATION: Flora Brown Drive CCV/EXCESSIVE NOISE FIRE ALARM FIRE having an open container. Master Patrol LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Investigation pending. Officer Donald Lyke. LOCATION: Lower Campus SUMMARY: Five people judicially SUMMARY: Caller reported a plastic trash referred for noise violation. Patrol Officer See the faces. LARCENY Daniel Bechtold. Feel the beat. The Ithacan 13 LOCATION: Campus Center Thursday, March 19, 2009 ACCENT SUMMARY: Caller reported an un- Hear the voices. Research shows WHO’S college students are reversing the stereotypical ON TOP? gender roles REMEMBER THAT... we talked TIME about ... sex, baby? when hooking up

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about someone else all the time.” campus community’s arts and BY MICHELLE SKOWRONEK a change in percentages of sexually active times with the same partner to climax,” Jessie said not only is living the single ASSISTANT ACCENT EDITOR young adults, but her interviews with Plante said. Erik, a sophomore, said he knows life liberating, it also prevents possible Eric, an Ithaca College freshman, Ithaca College students revealed that Get a taste of pleasing women takes time and atten- disappointment. has something his friends don’t — his those who are hooking up take a different The Ithacan tion, so he takes a backseat when it “Most guys aren’t looking for a rela- approach than their parents did, during a virginity. It’s not because he has bad luck tionship, so if you go in without expec- time when men were typically the ones comes to hooking up. entertainment scene. with girls. Eric says he just has differ- tations, you’re less likely to get hurt,” “For me, the girl dictates the pace ent ideas about hooking up. Though his to initiate a date, hookup or relationship. and determines whether or not a hook- she said. friends might not get it — new data show Justine, a sophomore, said when up takes place,” he said. “She also deter- Eric refrains from hooking up not that plenty of other college students do. mines if there is more to the hookup or because he doesn’t know how to woo Rebecca Plante, associate professor not. I’m just along for the ride; I want to a woman but because he chooses not the action with of sociology, recently conducted a na- “I’m just along for follow her lead.” to. He said opportunities are out there tionwide survey researching the hook- Erik said letting one woman in par- for him and others like him, but taking ing up behaviors of college students, the ride; I want to ticular assume the dominant role led someone different home every night is who defined a “hookup” as an intimate him to what he said is the best relation- just not his style. physical interaction outside of a rela- follow her lead.” ship he has ever had — though he said “I’ve turned down hooking up a few tionship — from kissing to having inter- —ERIK it’s up to her to decide when they will times in high school and in college and course. Plante presented the results of make it official. not because I didn’t find the girls attrac- her four-year-long study to the campus tive,” he said. “Hooking up outside of a The Ithacan “I would ask her out right now, but community on Feb. 25. in a lecture called I don’t want to rush anything,” he said. long-term relationship just isn’t for me, “Hooking Up in the Little City.” She said she goes to parties with her single girl- “Whenever she’s ready, I’m ready.” and I get ridiculed for it.” a common misconception on college friends, she notices they often take on Jessie, a junior, said though many of Eric thinks he stands out among the campuses is that males are searching for a traditionally masculine role by seek- her girlfriends are looking for a serious traditional crowd of drunk, sex-driven Online. hookups but not relationships and that ing out a hookup for the night. commitment, she doesn’t plan on hav- college students at weekend parties, but females are looking for serious commit- “Girls want to feel important,” she ing a relationship in college. he said he wakes up in the morning with ments. But her local research found that said. “Some might use hooking up as a “I don’t really have the time and no regrets. students are reversing these assumed validation of that.” energy to dedicate to another person,” “For those that do bother me about it, gender roles. But for many women, hooking up she said. “It’s hard enough trying to get they look at it as me being inferior to them,” “I found that some guys at Ithaca Col- doesn’t always mean racking up notches through all of the things I have to do he said. “I look at it as not conforming to lege don’t want to have sex with every girl on the bedpost. Plante’s research found on a day-to-day basis without worrying their pressures and expectation of me.” they see,” Plante said. “[And] some girls that women often look for a steady on this campus are strictly not looking partner in order to build a for a relationship.” physical connection with a sexual rhythm. She Students interviewed for this article define the ambiguous Though Eric’s teammates on the foot- term “hooking up” in their own words. ball team laughed when he told them he said when having sex DEFINING THE DEED has never hooked up with anyone, Plan- with a partner for the te’s research proves his passive approach first time, heterosexual engaging in sexual kissing, making out, to the opposite sex is not as uncommon women only orgasm 32 relations with a per- maybe a little more, like some gentle as students might think. percent as often as men son whom you are not in a relationship with – boob action. Other students — who, along with Eric, do. The percentage in- beyond just kissing. asked to have their full names withheld — creases each time the have also reversed the gender stereotypes. two partners have sex. Caitlin, a junior, said she’s not inter- Plante’s statistics show that women in a rela- ested enough in anyone to dedicate time anything sexual that tionship experience an making out or having to a relationship. She said she takes a sex with someone on happens between casual approach to hooking up. She said orgasm 79 percent as of- a consistent basis two people that her hookups have mostly been with men ten as their boyfriends. but not having a aren’t in a long-term She said moving from relationship. www.theithacan.org/ she knows personally or through a friend, relationship. not people she chooses at random. man to man does not “I just let whatever happens happen,” usually leave a woman sexually satisfied. Caitlin said. “If I don’t meet someone, I ei- anything more than anything from kissing “It’s obvious women to having sex and get- ther go home or crash at a friend’s place.” making out — all Plante’s nationwide data did not show need to have sex multiple forms of sex included. ting heavy in between. 10 The Ithacan Opo ini n Thursday, October 22, 2009 editorials Work without fulfillment College should seek to create work-study jobs that enhance the college experience and help greater Ithaca community his year, 100 randomly chosen freshmen were given new jobs in the Office of Facilities doing largely the same work as custodians to fulfill theirT federal work-study packages — a placement that does not serve the goals of the work-study program. Students chosen to work as custodians perform all functions of full-time custodians with the exception of cleaning restrooms. The jobs were created because of the more than 400-student surplus and lack of available work-study jobs that many students were promised. The custodial staff serves a vital function at Ithaca College and should be recognized for creating comfort- able conditions for learning and teaching. Custodians have been asked to compensate for internal cuts by attending to more space with a smaller work force. Instead of hiring more staff, the college turned to the surplus of freshmen. Though it was a fiscally smart decision, since the government matches students’ minimum wage pay, offering students custodial work as their only work-study option is inappropriate. While freshman-level work-study jobs like custo- dial and dining hall service help the college commu- nity, they are not always a perfect fit for students. In the past, students who were dissatisfied with their jobs had other options. But now, with the surplus of students, work-study jobs like these are more permanent. your letters Federal work-study jobs should enhance a student’s education and promote community service in addi- Homecoming Weekend a success sense of school pride. From experience, it the editor, are not given equal prominence tion to helping meet the costs of higher education, I must admit that in May of my senior is that sense of pride that makes your years or length? Where is the dialogue in the according to the U.S. Department of Education. When year at Ithaca College, I was ready to go. in college memorable. Thank you, Ithaca Difficult Dialogues when the respondent students are paying more than $40,000 to attend the I spent four years enjoying all that Ithaca College, for a great weekend, and I look offers no cogent rebuttal because his per- college, they should be placed in jobs that teach them had to offer, but it was time to move on. forward to furthering my commitment to spective is only slightly removed from the practical skills and allow them to help others. However, six months out of college, I the institution. extremist position of the speaker? When the college was creating federal work-study found myself desperately needing to return Cornell Woodson ’09 In both instances, the anti-Israel jobs to meet the increased demand, it should have cre- to the place that I feel has played a huge Former SGA President faction used its power and position to ated jobs in service activities such as tutoring or looked role in my development as a global citizen intimidate and limit, rather than promote, to local nonprofit organizations and local public agen- and a leader. D ifficultD ialogues not a dialogue dialogue. I encourage the mainstream cies. Such work experiences can broaden students’ I, along with many of my classmates, The Difficult Dialogues Committee pro-Israel community to become proac- educations and expose them to new perspectives and returned for Homecoming and Alumni has done a great disservice by fomenting a tive and assertive, for the pro-Palestinian people. If the college creates additional work-study Weekend to relive pieces of our four years, Limbaugh-like atmosphere opting for the group to stop shouting and listen and for jobs for students, it should seek opportunities that if only for a weekend. I am pleased to say most extremist of speakers, far outside the those who control the flow of informa- reach beyond the campus. that I enjoyed every bit of my time back mainstream of discourse. The committee tion on campus to foster an atmosphere in Ithaca. I loved the fact that the college confused “difficult” with “extremist” dia- in which students, faculty and staff can made the decision to merge both of the logue. One can only imagine the difficult explore ideas without fear. events, because I think it is important for dialogue about race relations if the com- Dr. Peter Rothbart Bomber pride Professor of Music Theory, History alumni to experience the campus when it’s mittee had chosen only David Duke. Alumni and Homecoming Weekend at its busiest time. The campus anti-Israel faction can no and Composition promotes community and saves money So many things had changed, from longer claim that the Palestinian voice is LETTERP OLICY the new doors in the Campus Center to unheard on campus. The ferocity with or the first time, Ithaca College combined its the third floor where I spent most of my which every on-campus, pro-Israeli com- The Ithacan welcomes correspon- dence from all readers. Please Alumni and Homecoming weekends into one time. Things like new administrators and ment is attacked has intimidated students event held Oct. 8 to 11 — a smart decision that include your name, graduation year, Terrace 13 made it evident that the college still exploring their political and cultural organizational or college title/posi- Fsaved the college money and brought students and was ushering in a new era. ties to Israel. Very little learning and dia- tion and phone number. Letters alumni together. The only thing I was disappointed logue takes place when students are fearful must be 250 words or less. The In the past, Alumni Weekend was held in June, about was the number of people at the pep of being verbally accosted and shouted Ithacan reserves the right to edit when school was not in session. By combining the rally. In the two years that I planned the down in writing. Recent letters to the edi- letters for length, clarity and taste. weekends and holding them in October, the college All letters must be received by 5 pep rally, we had both alumni and current tor support this allegation. p.m. the Monday before publication. was able to encourage more people to attend, creating students attend. I really hope in years to How can there be dialogue when one a more engaging social atmosphere. Alumni were also All letters must be signed, submit- come, the pep rally becomes something side controls the forum of expression and ted in writing and either e-mailed to given the opportunity to see the campus in action. that people look forward to, like Cortaca. limits access, as is the case with ICView, in [email protected] or delivered to Holding two separate events in the past was expen- I hope that students develop a stronger which pro-Israel views, limited to letters to Park 269. sive for the college, having to accommodate between 500 and 800 people each weekend. Of all the college’s cuts and money-saving measures, combining the week- end was a practical choice that made for a better time. Through events like the Senior Happy Hour, the college was also able to facilitate networking oppor- tunities for current students and especially those who are about to enter the work force. Alumni connections Speak your mind. are important assets to the campus community, and Write a letter to the editor [email protected] the college is privileged to have them. Keeping the 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 weekends combined in the future is encouraged as the event created a stronger sense of pride among students — past and present.

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little Difficult Dialogues not a balanced discussion fish, n Oct. 7, Marc Ellis came to speak as a part big of the Difficult Dialogues Symposium. pond While this presentation was difficult, it Lilly miller Owas certainly not a dialogue. A dialogue is defined as “an exchange of ideas or opinions.” What happened that night neglected to fulfill These signs that definition. Instead, audi- ence members were treated are a-changin’ to an extraordinarily biased, and at many times offensive, oing home for fall break, presentation on the Israeli- I expected things to be Palestinian conflict. Mra o g n different. I had left, so The first, and perhaps most Goldstein clearlyG my hometown would be important, problem with the depressed, I thought. event was the lack of balance, both in presenta- Apparently it found ways to tion times and in opinion. Ellis spoke for 45 move on because life was relatively minutes, while the person chosen to respond to normal. The uniform at my high Ellis, Sanford Gutman, had only ten minutes to school was still there, and my par- speak. Gutman also was not truly an expert ents still weren’t letting me drive regarding the Middle East. According to an Sanford Gutman, professor emeritus of history at SUNY-Cortland, speaks at the Difficult Dialogues at night. Being 19 years old and in Intercom announcement (as well as the SUNY- Symposium Oct. 7 in Emerson Suites. Goldstein says Gutman’s speech did not offer a critique. college and having your mom drive Cortland Web site), though Gutman has an inter- Marle e Pradichith/the Ithacan you places is apparently the only est in the Arab-Israeli conflict, his scholarship way to get around. lies in the French Revolution and Jews in France. (people of Arab ethnicity who are Israeli citizens) It is wonderful that the college is attempt- Coming back to Ithaca College, Gutman also stated that he did not receive a copy living in Israel. However, a person attending the ing to have dialogue about difficult topics in I assumed everything would be of Ellis’ speech in advance and was inadequately event would never have known that: The speakers today’s world. However, in order to have a true how I left it four days earlier. Little prepared to speak. Many of his comments were did not refer to “Israelis” but rather“Jews” or oc- dialogue, the college must make an effort to did I know that there would be not spent critiquing Ellis’ speech but instead casionally “Jewish Israelis.” allow for “active, open inquiry” as the Intercom more changes made here during stating he “admired and agreed with” Ellis. What The final problem is one that was truly announcement stated Oct. 1. This means people fall break than my entire town took place, then, was not an “exchange of ideas frightening to see on a college campus. During presenting should be experts on the actual topic made in a couple of months. or opinions” but a powerhouse presentation by the question-and-answer session, members of discussed, should actually differ in opinion on For those who don’t know, Ellis followed by a short, awkward agreement the audience asked Ellis thoughtful questions that the topic and should both be given enough time Ithaca now has street signs on from Gutman. in many cases challenged his comments from to thoroughly present their opinion. This also campus. And by street signs, I The second major problem is Ithaca Col- earlier in the evening. Instead of providing equally means that just as the speakers should be shown mean resort-looking signs that lege’s and Ellis’ emphasis on Jews, as opposed to thoughtful answers, Ellis refused to answer the respect, members of the audience who ask ques- belong anywhere but here. Israelis. Posters for the event asked if there was a questions and instead deflected them, making tions should not be brushed off as “silly” and A friend and I noticed the signs “future for Jews and Palestinians.” This question jokes and finally, insulting the people in attendance should be provided with thoughtful answers. driving from the Circle Apart- — if the goal was in fact to discuss the Israeli-Pal- when he said the discussion had become “silly.” The Hopefully, the college will make improvements ments to Landon Hall after break. estinian conflict — is inaccurate. For the record, questions asked were not silly, though they often to the program and the next “Difficult Dialogue” “What are these?” she asked. Judaism is a religion while Palestinian refers to differed in opinion from Ellis’ beliefs. The fact will actually involve dialogue. “They look like they’re for old a nationality. Israeli, which would have been that a speaker brought in by the college would people,” I said. the correct term to use, does not mean Jewish: respond in such a hostile way is offensive and a Mra o g n Goldstein is public relations chair for Stu- “Can you imagine actually There are approximately one million Israeli-Arabs sad reflection on the administration. dent Alliance for Israel. E-mail her at [email protected]. using them?” she laughed. “I’m driving around Alumni Circle right now towards Egbert. I wonder if Guest commentary they’re on Google Earth.” “If these are on Google Earth, I’m actually embarrassed,” I said. Symposium exposed campus to controversial views “They probably spent $2 million on them, too,” she said. Seriously, with the economy fter having heard so much bomb-threat walking down your how it is, who decided to fork out about Jewish studies pro- street?” and “I heard you deny the the cash to get street signs on cam- fessor and liberation theo- Holocaust. Is this true?” some stu- pus? Driving back, we took note of logianA Dr. Marc dents proved themselves incapable the directions and signs, laughing Ellis, I was both of listening and unwilling to learn. at how absurd the names were. thrilled and Equating Palestinians to terrorists “I wonder what road Park is on,” terrified to hear and anti-Zionists to Holocaust- she said. him speak as deniers, students were able to justify “Probably Writer’s Street or part of Ithaca to themselves their immature and Production Drive,” I said. College’s Dif- dangerous refusal to engage in a truly Park’s road isn’t named, and our ficult Dialogues difficult dialogue. reasoning led us to determine that Symposium. Brooke Certainly, this is not a reflection of it’s because it’s a parking lot and Any honest Reynolds the college as a whole or of the entire not an actual street. This is the only discussion of the audience that evening. Emerson logical explanation. conflict in Israel and Palestine has Suites was packed, and I know many “On tours, I can imagine them proven difficult, painful and often people who were grateful for the saying ‘If you look to your left, you’ll quite incendiary; many anticipated Marc Ellis, director of Jewish studies at Baylor University, speaks Oct. 7 in opportunity to confront this difficult see the Whalen Center for Music as much with this event as well. Emerson Suites as part of the Difficult Dialogues Symposium. issue as a community — through on Conservatory Drive,” she said. His message was nuanced, clear Marle e Pradichith/The Ithacan dialogue. And, despite the negative “Then one of those kids would and raw: Just as the Holocaust, with responses from some, I consider come up to a student and ask for all its suffering and cruelties, has world, often goes unheard in U.S. convictions, for this is how we grow this event a success. Through the directions to some road, and we been written into our modern-day academic institutions. The reason and learn. However, there is also a Difficult Dialogues Symposium, a would have no idea what they were understandings of Judaism, so must for this is simple: It challenges the point at which students have to take controversial and often silenced voice talking about,” I said. “That would the atrocities committed against dominant discourse and exposes responsibility for their own learning. was finally heard. Though some may be awkward.” Palestinians in the name of religious realities that many have an invest- During the question-and-answer not have taken away as much as we Laughing more than needed right. In his book “Unholy Alliance,” ment in ignoring. Too often, we session, it was apparent that some hoped, it is a step in the right direc- at these new signs, I realized that Ellis asks:“What happens when, succumb to the desire to marginalize students were continuing to plug tion that the conflict in Palestine and eventually the shiny white posts while continuing to sort out the de- dissenting voices whose messages their ears to what Ellis was trying Israel has, though momentarily, come would grow dirty and they would bris left by the Holocaust, the Jewish threaten the integrity of our own to say. In a series of diversions, stu- to the forefront of our minds. On the become just as much a part of the community itself commits atrocities constructed realities. And too often, dents laughed, spoke over him and path to a more nuanced understand- college as I have. Even though they in the name of its own survival?” In those with the largest investment in otherwise devised maneuvers so as ing of the world around us and the seem ridiculous and out of place asking this question, Ellis seeks not to silencing oppositional viewpoints not to have to hear or take seriously a roles we play in it, speaking out and now, they don’t do any real harm elevate one atrocity over another — also have the power to do so. painful, yet crucial, message. listening carefully are crucial. Ellis other than make me wonder if my either recognizing the suffering Jews The college’s decision to bring As for the questions themselves, provided us with a perspective that address might change. Maybe I endured or the plight of Palestinians a speaker like Ellis was a coura- I was humiliated and disappointed we can learn much from. Now, it is should let my parents know that — but rather to bridge them. Ellis geous move that demonstrated its to see the closed-mindedness, disre- up to us to listen. the next letter they send should be reminded us that both catastrophes commitment to the exploration of spect and — quite frankly — racism addressed to “Lower Quad Drive” must be given voice. painful and controversial topics. It is that dripped from the inquiries of Brooke Reynolds is a senior or something. The perspective shared by Ellis, of utmost importance to hear voices some of my peers. Asking questions planned studies major. She can be though held by many throughout the that make us question our own such as, “Would you want a potential reached at [email protected]. L illy Miller is a freshman journalism major. E-mail her at All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Elizabeth Sile at 274-3208. [email protected]. 12 The Ithacan Thursday, October 22, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 accent The Ithacan 13 mixing spaces withraces From left, sophomores Kevin Nhieu and Ledon Black. photo illustration by allison usavage and chris carlon

By monica Watson you were because you didn’t want to Staff writer answer questions.” When sophomore Amber Ham- Seniors Craig Moses, Will Gas- monds, who is African-American, kins and Aubrey Manning have lived moved into her freshman dorm last with interracial roommates since their year, she was greeted by her Caucasian freshman year. Moses, Caucasian; Gas- roommate. While living together, Ham- kins, African-American and Chinese; monds realized their differences were as and Manning, Puerto Rican, African- clear as black and white. American and Blackfoot Indian, live “I think I was the third black person in the Circle Apartments together. she had met in her life,” Hammonds said. Gaskins said he and his roommates are “She might say it was an eye-opening comfortable talking about race because experience for her, or she might be one they are so immersed in it. He said they of those people who would say they got joke about it every day. educated and such, whereas I would say, “We gang up on Craig and make ‘Yeah, that sucked.’” fun of him, but he gives it right back to Sophomore Robyn Lustbader, Ham- us,” Gaskins said. “I always tell him that monds’ roommmate from freshman he has gold buried under his house. year, said she did find it to be eye-open- Or Aubrey and I will be in the kitchen ing because she had limited experiences cooking and, [Craig will] walk in and be with other races in her town. like, ‘Smells like chicken.’ But it’s all in “When she had a lot of her friends good fun. We all get along really well.” over and they were all African-Ameri- Manning said while he doesn’t can, it was definitely a good experience think the rooming situation has had for me hanging out with people of a a huge effect on him, living with Mo- different race,” she said. ses has made him more aware of an- The majority of interracial room- other culture. mates at Ithaca College are randomly “Just getting used to Jewish holidays placed together. Though the initial re- and customs like how they won’t eat for action of these roommates may not be a certain time after a certain holiday, or positive, living with another race can Living with roommates of a different race that they celebrate Hanukkah instead of help dismiss stereotypes, according to a Christmas,” he said. “It does open your new study. can break stereotypes and boundaries eyes to different cultures.” Natalie Shook, assistant profes- Sophomore Kevin Nhieu, who is sor of psychology at Virginia Com- them to move into their room, meet each other but in the context of me just singing along to Asian-American, said he was worried monwealth University, conducted a ra- and give each other an opportunity to get to a rap song, it may have been an overstated freshman year about rooming with one of his cial experiment at Ohio State University know each other before they make a decision reaction,” Lustbader said. roommates after hearing he was from Jamaica. with Russell Fazio, a psychology professor about whether they can or can’t live together.” Belisa Gonzalez, professor of sociology, “I did have a few stereotypes in mind,” Nhieu at Ohio University, that studied the racial Prunty said living with people of different said the July 2009 New York Times article said. “I had the idea that he would consume a lot interactions of 260 anonymous freshman room- backgrounds and races can create a much more “Interracial Roommates Can Reduce Preju- of alcohol or smoke marijuana, but after meet- mates. They found that after three months, enriching college experience for students. dice” regarding the study did not discuss ing him and getting to know him, I learned that students living in the interracial dorm rooms “Some of the students who have had the some of the negative effects on students of wasn’t true.” showed a positive increase in their racial atti- richest experiences during their time here at the nondominant race. Sophomore Ledon Black, Kevin’s roommate tudes, whereas those in same-race rooms didn’t Ithaca have had them because they’ve done “While the overall effect might be posi- from freshman year who is now a resident as- show any change over time. something that the idea initially made them a tive, it’s positive for the white students and sistant in Boothroyd Hall, said living with peo- Shook also found at the beginning of her little bit uncomfortable,” Prunty said. not necessarily the students of color,” Gonza- ple of different backgrounds can be a learning research that initially students in interracial Hammonds said Lustbader would lez said. “Unfortunately, the burden is usually experience and a way to fight stereotypes. rooms spent less time in their rooms and make comments that may have seemed put on the person who isn’t in the dominant “When [Nhieu] met me he was prob- were less satisfied with the living situation. innocent but were actually offensive. group to explain and teach the person who is.” ably kind of surprised because I don’t drink Shook said her research shows people have “She would say things that she heard in rap Janet Cobb ’89, a former African Latino or smoke at all,” Black said. “Stereotypes aren’t a harder time interacting with members of a songs, and she’d be like, ‘What — that’s not OK? Society member who is African-American, always true. That’s what Kevin found out and different race. I can’t call you that?’” Hammonds said. said when she was at the college races didn’t what I found out.” “We’re generally much more comfortable Lustbader said when she sang “n----r” in usually mix because they were more comfort- While a lot of people may say that they don’t with people who are part of the same group that instance she didn’t realize it was considered able around each other. She said the thing she believe in stereotypes and therefore don’t need that we are because we feel that we have more offensive or inappropriate. was most uncomfortable discussing with her to interact with people of different backgrounds in common, more shared experiences,” she said. “It was fair of her to get upset at the word, white roommate was hair. and races, Moses, Manning and Gaskins all Bonnie Solt Prunty, director of “I found it difficult because as black people agreed that this ideology is impossible. Residential Life and Judicial Affairs, we don’t wash our hair every day, and at night “To say that there are no stereotypes at all, I said if there was a problem between you usually wrap your hair with something,” feel is pretty ignorant,” Moses said. “To embrace roommates at the college that had to Cobb said. “If I went to the bathroom, I had the fact that you’re truly comfortable around do with race, Residential Life would to take my hair out because I didn’t want to another race, you have to accept the fact that handle it as they would handle any be questioned. You kinda hid a part of who there are stereotypes you have to overcome.” other roommate conflict. “If it’s a situation where the students haven’t even met, our position is that we wouldn’t move students in anticipa- tion of there being a roommate conflict,” Prunty said. “So we would at least ask

Right, sophomore Amber Ham- monds studies in her Terrace dorm room. Hammonds no longer lives with her freshman- year roommate. Lauren decicca/the ithacan

Far Right: From left, seniors Aubrey Manning, Craig Moses and Will Gaskins play a game of cards Monday night at their Circle Apartment. Allison usavage/the ithacan [accentuate] 14 The Ithacan Thursday, October 22, 2009 Hot or Not This week’s hits and misses

Networks have succumbed to the easy laughs and easy budget of comedic shows this season. Staff Writer Anne Gould Northgraves takes a peek at the hilarious and laughably terrible programs. Hot Modern Family One of the best shows of the new season, “Modern Family” details the riotous every- day lives of three branches of the Pritchett and Dunphy families. The patriarch of the family, Jay, is recently remarried to a much younger Colombian single mother, Gloria. His daughter, Claire, has an “average” fam- ily of three moody kids, and her husband, Phil, just wants to be cool. Jay’s son, Mitchell, and his partner, Cameron, deal with parenting troubles and their recently adopted daughter. With such a quirky fam- ily, hijinks undoubtedly ensue — some that JuniorOn vocal point performance majorand Daria onHarper performspitch her solo, “I Don’t Want to Wait,” with Premium Blend, Ithaca College’s all-female may remind people of their own relatives. a cappella group Oct. 12 in Emerson Suites. The group was formed in 1998 and has a repertoire ranging from Regina Spektor to R.E.M. michelle montgomery/the ithacan Lukewarm Community Going back to college never seemed hot more appealing. The new NBC comedy about adult students at a community the throwdown dates college has more going for it than omg! against it. The cast, headlined by Joel Everyone is obsessed with babies McHale, is stellar. The show features on YouTube. Parenting values thursday actors like Chevy Chase, who plays a aside, a wide array of kids have Haunted History Tour, an creepy old student, and Danny Pudi’s gotten their chance in the spot- inside look at the horrific tales fast-talking, pop-culture nerd. Guests light. Forget cute shuffling and behind venues and landmarks stars include “Daily Show” comedian head shaking, kids nowadays are in Ithaca, will start at 7 p.m. John Oliver as a know-it-all British pro- going all out with dance moves. outside Center Ithaca on The Commons. Tickets are $13. fessor. Jokes fly hard and fast, but the This 3-year-old tried her hand at Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” A few St. Vincent, a multi-instru- plots can be hit-or-miss. The story lines mentalist singer, will perform more years and some lessons never quite jell or progress. Despite the at 9 p.m. at Castaways on problems, there is still hope that “Com- and she’s bound to have the Inlet Island. Admission is $12 munity” might develop a higher quality moves down pat. But can her cute in advance. of humor. performance top the “Single Ladies” baby? — Aaron Edwards friday Not IC Voicestream, a coed Hank a cappella group at Ithaca Comedy veteran Kelsey Grammer stars College, will perform from 7:30 in ABC’s “Hank,” about an ex-corporate versus to 11 p.m. in Emerson Suites. executive forced to downsize his fam- Admission is free. ily from upscale New York City to the Three Monkeys, a drama Virginian suburbs. Despite Grammer’s directed by Turkish director past success in “Frasier” and the Nuri Bilge Ceylan, will be Beyoncé’s hit “Single Ladies” original concept that speaks to cur- shown at 7 p.m. in Willard has been getting a lot of Straight Hall at Cornell rent economic concerns, “Hank” is attention lately. But arguably University. Ticket prices flat and humorless. Though the show the best tribute to the song to range from $4-$6.50. attempts to bring a pompous man down date is a video of a baby danc- to average-Joe size, the comedy talks ing along with Sasha Fierce on down to the audience, making “Hank” TV. Clad only in a diaper, the baby saturday wholly unappealing. Lost Sailors, a Grateful Dead imitates the moves in the “Single tribute band, will perform at Ladies” music video to the best of 9 p.m. at Castaways on Inlet his infantile ability. And you’ve got Island. Admission is $7. to admit the kid’s got rhythm. Don’t Moshtoberfest, an event miss the diva-licious arm move in the featuring rock bands Bone first few seconds. Jar, Check Engine and Abso- — Heather Karschner lution Project, will start at noon at The Haunt off Route 13. Admission is $10. sunday DJ Law, a local DJ, will quoteunquote play a collection of goth and industrial rock from 10 p.m. to No, no, no, no ... There will not be a lot of ... 1 a.m. at The Haunt off Route 13. Admission is $3. hugs given, at any point, by Sue Sylvester. First Day, a play about a man’s first day on the job, will Actress Jane Lynch to NPR on Oct. 7 on the development of her start at 4 p.m. at the Kitchen tough-as-nails character, Sue, on the hit Fox TV series “Glee.” Theatre downtown. Ticket “ prices range from $18-34. Thursday, October 22, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 15 Local colleges team up with director in new film

By Whitney Faber junior at the college, said getting experience Staff Writer outside of the college is important for film stu- Students flock to the Tompkins Cortland dents when it comes time for them to get a job Community College extension center across in the industry. from the Starbucks downtown. As they wait “Ithaca College is a great school, but the anxiously, clutching scripts, a casting director school will only take you so far in the industry,” ushers them in one by one to a room with a he said. “Without the real-world experience, panel of judges. These students are hoping this you have nothing.” audition could lead to their big break. Grogan said working with students has its Students from TC3 are working with disadvantages because of their imperfections Michael Kehoe, a writer, director and producer and inexperience, but Kehoe wants students to with extensive Hollywood experience, to make be in all principle and supporting roles. a new independent film called “Pimp Laundry.” “Mistakes will be made by everyone, but Kehoe has worked on popular films such as we’re all learning, which is the most important “Jerry Maguire,” “Panic Room” and “Star Trek.” thing right now,” he said. On a special visit to TC3, Kehoe met Cory Kehoe achieved success in the independent Grogan, a third-year student who showed Kehoe film industry with the screening of his film around the campus. The two began talking about “Second Dance” at the 1994 Sundance Film scriptwriting. After his visit, Kehoe signed a con- Festival and by creating his own production tract saying he would make two feature-length company, Taughannock Entertainment. He films with TC3 students. The first is a comedy said a large part of what he wants to do with co-written by Kehoe and Grogan, which follows this project is share his success with students an innovative college student who tries to earn from the area. money for school. The true identity of the char- “If I can support the students — the film- acter’s work is where the entertainment begins, makers of tomorrow — I can then produce as members of the community begin to suspect their films,” he said. “I can nurture some of that he is running an immoral business. these young filmmakers of today that will be Shooting for the film began Oct. 3 at the the big filmmakers of tomorrow.” Ithaca Yacht Club. Kehoe, who is originally from For the second film with TC3 students, Trumansburg, said he wants the entire film to be titled “She Monster,” Kehoe will be direct- shot in Ithaca. He said the abundance of students ing the film, playing a more hands-on role. and community members interested in indepen- Currently, he acts mainly as a producer for dent filmmaking is why he came back. “Pimp Laundry.” “I love the area,” he said. “There is a The two films will be screened in August score of wonderful filmmakers here, very 2010, along with short films and commercials talented filmmakers.” made by students in the Ithaca community. He Grogan said the cast and crew will depend on hopes the event will also include an announce- the community for help in finishing the project From left, Suzanne Vandermark and Masa Gibson role-play at the open auditions for “Pimp ment for the commencement of the Taughan- by its August 2010 deadline, as it is such a small- Laundry” held last Thursday at the Tompkins Cortland Community College extension center. nock Film Festival — an opportunity in the budget film. Eduardo maguey barrera/the ithacan future for students as well as professional film- “Community support has been vital because makers to showcase their work in Ithaca. we don’t really have a budget at this point, and finished product. dents from Cornell University and Ithaca Col- Kehoe said he wants this film to be the be- so far, the community has come through in “I really want to show the natural beauty lege in creating the film. An open audition was ginning of many features filmed and screened spades,” he said. of the area and, more importantly, the pas- held last Thursday for students and community in the Ithaca area. Director Jeff Lower, a TC3 student, said he sion that all the people involved in this project members. About 25 students from Cornell and “With these films that I am going to make hopes to show the strong aspects of the town have,” he said. the college attended. with the TC3 students, I am hoping it catches and the people working on the film in the Kehoe and Lower also hope to include stu- Assistant Director Matthew Watkajtys, a a fire,” he said. New Collegetown café uses local ingredients

By Kelsey Fowler Customers may be surprised Contributing Writer though, when they arrive at Xeo’s and Sebastian Villa ’07 plucks a carrot the café is closed in the middle of the from a local farm in Ithaca and exam- day, but Villa said he enjoys going out ines its freshness to make sure it will to get food because it’s important for complement the flavors of the other him to know where the food comes vegetables and herbs he picks. For his from. He makes it a point to talk with Vietnamese restaurant, Xeo’s Café, customers about every step in his Villa makes sure that every single preparation process. ingredient is local. “I wanted to have a hands-on ap- Villa is the owner, founder, proach,” he said. “I can tell you a story manager and sole employee at about everything I’m serving you, how Xeo’s (pronounced “say-oh”) in I got it and how I prepared it. I just Collegetown. Luckily, he only has wanted it to be a really personal expe- three tables to worry about. rience for the customer.” Villa graduated with a Bachelor of Cindy Kramer, an Ithaca resident Arts in drama and a minor in art his- for 18 years, said she enjoyed her first Sebastian Villa ’07 chops lettuce Tuesday for a Vietnamese-styled dish at his restaurant, Xeo’s Café, in Collegetown. tory, but he said his passion for local experience at Xeo’s. Villa is the only employee at the café, but he still makes it a point to buy fresh food from local farms every day. food led him to open Xeo’s on Sept. 16. “What got me in the door was the Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan “A big part of the concept of the sign outside that says, ‘Locally grown,’” place is that there is one person in she said. “And I love the board inside but it wasn’t until I worked in a Thai But Villa didn’t come into the want to keep it affordable. There’s this charge of food, from getting it out of that lists where all the food comes restaurant that it kicked me back to business completely green. He stigma that local food isn’t practical or the ground, to preparing it, to serv- from. It’s educational while providing those flavors I hadn’t thought about worked for two years as a manager at that it has to be expensive. My dishes ing it,” he said. “I’m all about keeping good food as well.” for a while.” Taste of Thai, which he said helped are really accessible.” it simple.” Villa’s strategically placed white- Villa said he never planned on get- him tremendously when it came to Caroline Hugh, a senior biology Villa runs Xeo’s from 8 a.m. to 8 boards hang above the counter, listing ting involved in the restaurant world contacting the right people to set up and society major at Cornell Uni- p.m. seven days a week. The only time every menu items’ description, price at first. He said what prepared him the his own business. He said he wants to versity, said her bánh mì, a Vietnam- he is not in the café is when he is out and ingredients. most for running a business was not be the only worker in the restaurant ese sandwich, at Xeo’s tasted great. picking up food from farms. He said Unlike the restaurant serving necessarily the degrees he received, for now. Villa said he likes handling “I can see the freshness,” she said. his menu allows him to prepare most Vietnamese food across the street, but the organizations he was involved everything from buying the food to “There’s more flavor, and you can taste meals in the morning, making cook- Villa said he offers different menu with at the college. ringing up customers. the difference.” ing multiple meals easier. options daily. He said with a large “I was in charge of IC Players Villa said Xeo’s is currently the only Hugh said that the novelty of the “Our mission is about knowing community interest in Asian food, and IC Triple Threat,” he said. “And restaurant in the city of Ithaca that café was what drew her in. the food all the way from conception opening a restaurant in Ithaca was running those programs was like serves food entirely made from local “It’s really hard to know where to serving it,” he said. “It’s about be- easy. It also helps that Villa comes running a business. The budgets, ingredients. He planned the menu your food comes from,” she said. “In ing strongly connected to the entire from an Asian background. hiring for shows — it helped me around things he knew grew locally. fact, most places you don’t know. So I process. Everything starts with the “My mom is Vietnamese,” he said. a lot. Directing a play is just like “The menu will change depending really appreciate that here it’s made to food itself.” “So she cooked Vietnamese food a lot, directing a restaurant.” on the season,” he said. “But I really order and fresh.” 16 The Ithacan Thursday, October 22, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 17 Senior’s poetry inspires group Jaylene Clark plans biggest year ever for Spit That!

By Alexandra Evans paring for their first performance welcome everyone, no matter if you’ve Contributing Writer of the fall semester from 6 to 8 p.m. been writing since you’ve been able to “Yes, Baby, I know you love me, tomorrow in IC Square. write or if you’ve never written a poem but that is something I will not do / I Spit That! member sophomore in your life. We definitely will welcome will not choose / To create the biggest Matt Sporer said people can come you with open arms so feel free to snafu / Let me break it down for you to watch, read their own work or do come through anytime.” like a reversed haiku,” senior Jaylene a little bit of both. Katharine Kittredge, professor of Clark shouts out onstage at last year’s “Afterwards, we’re having a English and Spit That! adviser, said Spit That! Open Mic Night. cipher,” he said. “It’s a free-for- the club has been lucky to have a These lyrics from her published all expression using words, beat- dynamic performer like Clark with poem “Detrimental to my Success,” boxing and voice. We’ll start it. a strong work ethic. are an example of Clark’s talents as a Hopefully people will be willing to “She’s been instrumental in bring- writer and a performer. As an acting come forward and join us.” ing in outside poets, planning events, major, Clark said she is comfortable Senior Tracey Casseus, Spit turning it into a group that isn’t about performing in front of people, which That! vice president, said Clark’s her,” Kitteredge said. “She’s really made is part of the reason she started the work is what makes the club grow it feel like a place where you don’t have spoken word group Spit That! She said in members. to be experienced. You don’t have to each week the group tries to perfect a “I think [the growth of the club] be a star. Everybody is welcome.” new technique in poetry reading. has been phenomenal,” she said. “I Since she founded the group, Clark “You can play with a simple jour- remember last week, someone sent has emphasized holding the group’s nal entry by adding some speed and me a text. He was walking through weekly meetings like workshops. rhythm,” Clark said. “We’ll be play- the quads and some kid was telling Sporer, who joined the group about a ing around with movement, volume his friends [about a Spit That! meet- month ago, said he wanted to be sur- and speed today.” ing]. [He said,] ‘That was amazing last rounded by other people who could Clark created the group when she night, you should have been there.’” critique and present other examples was a freshman in 2006. A Harlem Clark said the club plans to to inspire his own writing. native, she was part of Urban Word, bring more guest poets to collabo- “When we do our rehearsals, a nonprofit spoken word organiza- rate with Spit That! in upcoming Jaylene will take notes, and she’ll cri- tion, when she was in high school. events this year. tique,” he said. “She plays kind of a di- She said Spit That!’s meetings are a “I have some exciting prospects,” rector. She’s really open-minded, very Senior Jaylene Clark discusses her daily routine with friends Wednesday in place where students can write in a she said. “I might even get some enthusiastic, charismatic and really IC Square. Clark said she loves to perform in front of friends or strangers. free manner and a place for her to international poets. There’s a group knows spoken word very well.” Lauren decicca/the ithacan also practice her craft. from Trinidad called Washikong. I Clark’s dreams do not end at “Spit That! is a dynamic group of would love for them to come here.” Spit That! Clark said she would like get involved in non-equity shows of emotions,” Clark said. “It’s a people coming together in the name With both the president and vice to publish her own book of poetry and build up my résumé before friend that’s always there, that you of poetry to express their words, to president of the club graduating this as well as release her own spoken doing a big move to somewhere like can always speak to. It won’t let craft their talents and to just explore spring, Clark hopes Spit That! will word CD. After graduation, she New York,” Clark said. you down because it’s an exten- the many possibilities that poetry has continue and encourages students to said she plans to audition for pro- Though her career plans point sion of who you are.” to offer,” Clark said. get involved in the group. fessional theater in Philadelphia. her toward acting, she said she still She said anywhere from 15 to 30 “I would hate to see Spit That! “That’s pretty high on my list wants to keep poetry in her life. Spit That! meets at 6 p.m. every members show up at weekly meet- go down as soon as I leave,” she said. right now because [Philadelphia is] “Poetry is a great way to Monday in the African Latino Soci- ings. Together they have been pre- “This is a positive environment. We cheap, and it’s a place where I could express yourself through all types ety room in the West Tower. 18 The Ithacan Accent Thursday, October 22, 2009 single Excessive A-list cast overtakes comedic film Tracks we’ve by James hasson got on repeat file staff writer It’s a widely accepted fact that ‘bShine lockas’ boats sink if they have too many Big Boi ft. Gucci Mane people or too much weight on Southern studs Big Boi and Gucci them. The same can be said for Mane team up for an ode to their beloved sunglasses and how they romantic comedies. If they focus help to “block out those haters.” on a central character, then it usu- ally is smooth sailing. “Couples ‘happy birthday, Retreat” tries the same journey Flying lotus’ with four different couples, but the Flying Lotus film’s badly executed jokes only add The 30-minute sci-fi opus dedicated deadweight to the plot. to DJ Flying Lotus features produc- “Couples Retreat” ers Exile and frequent Erykah Badu is about four couples collaborator Stephen Bruner. Film taking a trip to Eden, a secluded tropical Review ‘obriver f reaklights’ “Couples Julian Casablancas paradise and couples Retreat” Strokes’ front man primes his solo therapy retreat. They Universal debut with this electro-rock record hope to relax and Pictures that is certain to surprise old fans. ignite lost sparks of Our rating: H compiled by sam fanburg passion with their significant others, only to find the couples therapy Accent’s Oldie But Goodie program is more regulated and frustrating than they anticipated. Dave (Vince Vaughn) and Ronnie (Malin Akerman) participate in a couples bonding exercise in Peter Billingsley’s ‘som etimesI rhyme The first couple, Dave (Vince “Couples Retreat.” The film’s actors have starred in many recent blockbusters including “Watchmen” and “Juno.” Vaughn) and Ronnie (Malin Aker- Courtesy of universal pictures slow’ (1991) man), is a pair of traditional sub- Nice and Smooth of the employees is Marcel (Jean Though the group was established urbanites immersed in the chaos encumbering amount of characters Fabio-esque yoga instructor (Car- in the ’80s, this ’90s song finally of work, children and shopping played by many of the popular co- los Ponce) dry humps the cast in a Reno), the aloof, Zen-like master helped these pioneers make their for new bathroom fixtures. Joey medic film actors seen in the last Speedo while leading them through of the island. He has studied every- mark on the industry. (Jon Favreau) and Lucy (Kristin five years. Some of the actors have stretches and awkward poses. thing from Tai Chi to “The Art of —sam fanburg Davis) are high school sweethearts made face time in “The Break-Up,” The film fails where other com- War” for the sake of fixing relation- who married young and constant- “Juno” and “Forgetting Sarah Mar- edies like “Zombieland” and “Ex- ships. His antics generate some of ly try to sleep with other people. shall,” to name a few. The excessive tract” succeed. Where these films the funnier dialogue in the movie. Shane (Faizon Love) is a recent amount of couples is unnecessary fully embody the exaggerated The peculiar island staff is not quickies divorcé who desperately tries to since they all undergo the same comedy theme, “Couples Retreat” enough to keep “Couples Retreat” fill the hole his previous wife left. process of denial, realization and seems disjointed. The movie’s afloat. Even if they threw three of He dates Trudy (Kali Hawk), an acceptance of their issues. There’s themes of love and relationships the couples and the empty humor energetic, 20-year-old party ani- also the quintessential ending that are not fleshed out enough and are over the side, the film would still mal half his age. And finally, Ja- leads up to four repetitious “kiss a recycled representations of the have just been an empty shell of a son (Jason Bateman) and Cynthia and make up” sessions. issues that plague many couples. romantic comedy. (Kristen Bell), the no-nonsense, The film delivers an excess of If “Couples Retreat” has one white-collar couple that considers weak, unsavory stabs at humor. For saving grace, it is the quirky island “Couples Retreat” was written divorce because of their inability to starters, there is plenty of child- resort staff. They arguably exude by John Favreau, Vince Vaughn have children. ish, sex-based potty humor. This is much more personality than the and Dana Fox and directed by main characters. The ringleader Peter Billingsley. courtesy of Geffen records The movie capsizes from its embodied during a scene when a “R aditude” W eezer Geffen Records Seven albums into its career, ‘Rocket’ launches into mainstream Weezer collaborates with rapper Lil Wayne in Raditude. Goofy titles like “The Girl Got Hot” dominate this release. Indie-rock group releases strong, catchy debut album by melanie sherman ite movies and dancing to “Purple Rain.” S taff writer “Sometimes” takes the debut to a new level, Following up its catchy EP “Greetings combining the band’s normal pop-rock in- From ... ,” A Rocket to the Moon’s first fluences with a bit of a jazzy undertone. The full-length album “On Your Side” proves band’s arrangements of acoustic guitar give that the popularity of its EP was no fluke. the track a smooth-listening sound. Featur- The fledgling band — which shares its la- ing Brandon Wronski, lead singer of Eye bel, Fueled By Ramen, with Paramore, Co- Alaska, the track meshes the characteristic bra Starship and Gym Class Heroes — has a indie feel of both groups to add a new di- lot of hype to live up to. mension to “On Your Side.” courtesy of atlantic records Courtesy of Epic With its pop-rock beats, Album “Give A Damn” and “Life of the Party” are catchy lyrics and creative destined to become great sing-a-long songs “ The twilight saga: Review to belt out in the car with the windows down. vocals, A Rocket to the A Rocket to New Moon” Latina loses iconic flair Moon proves that listen- “Baby Blue Eyes” shows the sensitive side of the Various Artists the Moon Atlantic Records ers unfamiliar with its “On Your Side” band, with lead singer Nick Santino’s smooth I ndie fans will drool over this by andrew weiser music may soon have a Fueled By Ramen vocals soaring on the song. The title track, impressive compilation of Thom assistant sports editor new favorite band. Our rating: which closes the album, is the perfect way to Yorke, Grizzly Bear and St. Vincent Anyone anxiously anticipating Shakira’s powerful The band is currently HHHH end a CD-listening experience. The song’s tracks to accompany the film. signature vocals and easily recognizable Latin-pop embarking on an all-star warm vocals epitomize the band’s cute, youth- infused rhythms will be left unsatisfied and clawing tour with Cobra Starship and Boys Like ful essence. With a debut album as promising for more from her most recent Girls, and having “On Your Side” as new mu- as “On Your Side,” it won’t be long before A album, “She Wolf.” The album Album sic to play on the road will surely gain them Rocket to the Moon is on the same artistic level is a far cry from her traditional Review new fans. Each song lends itself to a differ- as its famous labelmates. Colombian sound. Instead, she Shakira ent sound, giving the band a well-rounded, adopts heavier hip-hop beats and “She Wolf” eclectic record. The first single off the al- electronic sounds. Epic bum, “Mr. Right,” is a solid embodiment of Working with hip-hop pro- Our rating: the album. With its bouncy background, ducers Pharrell Williams, John HH1/2 catchy lyrics and memorable tune, it won’t Hill and Wyclef Jean, Shakira be long before listeners start bopping along. courtesy of Sony Records samples her staple sounds of Latin America with Every song shows a different nuance of “ch ristmas in the heart” an electronic twist in “She Wolf.” She builds off a A Rocket to the Moon’s musicality. “An- Bob Dylan hip-hop beat platform, and the outcome results in nabelle,” the opening track, catches the lis- Sony Records a sound that falls short of what listeners have heard tener’s attention with simple, interesting Back with a new and unconven- tional album, Bob Dylan cov- from her previous releases. lyrics like “I need a girl, not a body with a ers classic holiday songs like The album’s title track, “She Wolf,” is driven by complex.” Another track, “Like We Used “Little Drummer Boy” and “Winter rhythmic breathing that reveals an edgier side of Sha- To,” perfectly exemplifies relationships from Wonderland.” His compilation is a reminder of the importance of kira, which her audience may not associate with. The a male’s perspective and shows a softer side holiday season traditions. lyrics, “Starting to feel just a little abused / Like a cof- not often heard in indie-rock. The song is fee machine in an office,” may reflect listeners’ audi- about memories of a former lover, and the compiled by sam fanburg tory condition when finishing the album. lyrics reminisce about watching favor- Courtesy of fueled by ramen Thursday, October 22, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 19 ticket Feminist drama delves into complex themes [ stub ] Ladies of Dillingham fiercely tackle challenging Caryl Churchill play valid friday through thursday By aaron edwards assistant accent editor cinemapolis The Commons 277–6115 Conventions of “polite dinner con- versation” are thrown away in Ithaca amelia College’s production of “Top Girls,” a 7:20 and 9:30 p.m. and play by Caryl Churchill that in the first Weekends 2:20 and 4:30 p.m. 50 minutes encompasses a dream- like dinner sequence, which includes the boys are back six women, with topics ranging from 7:25 and 9:25 p.m. and abortion to sexual escapades. Weekends 2:25 and 4:25 p.m. The first scene of the play — which to some could stand as a sepa- bright star rate play in itself — presents an as- 7:15 p.m. and sortment of historical, mythical and Weekends 2:15 p.m. fictional women in history coming together for dinner. They are cel- Capitalism: A love story ebrating the promotion of Marlene, 7:10 and 9:35 p.m. and a high-class busi- Weekends 2:10 and 4:35 p.m. nesswoman played theater by senior Vanessa Review it might get loud Sterling, to manag- “Top Girls” 9:30 p.m. and ing director of an Clark Theatre Weekends 4:30 p.m. employment agen- cy. The women’s lives span centuries From left, senior Emily Brazee, freshman Celeste Rose and senior Vanessa Sterling talk in “Top Girls,” Ithaca College’s julie and julia — a concubine from 13th century first main stage show this year. Caryl Churchill’s unconventional plot and overlapping dialogue make it a difficult work. 7:05 and 9:25 p.m. and courtesy of sheryl sinkow Japan and a world traveler from the Weekends 2:05 and 4:25 p.m. 19th century, to name a few. Churchill’s writing sets the char- tion and witty humor but no tradi- comedy to the scene. She doubles up Technical aspects of the play are regal stadium 14 acters into a complex duel of words. tional sense of cohesive structure. as Marlene’s troubled niece, Angie, a particular success. Junior Daniel Pyramid Mall 266-7960 Overlapping dialogue and, at times, However, the battalion of ac- in the following scenes. Her trans- Moss’ design mixes a rigid, boxy unintelligible statements require the tresses tackle this theatrical maze formation is nearly flawless. Acting ’80s-reminiscent backdrop with a A stro boy audience to sit up, prepare a keen of tricky dialogue with commitment as a parallel to the Gothic Dull Gret, triangular table and floor pattern ap- 2:10 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:50 p.m., ear and listen to the intricacies of and dedication. Sterling’s regal com- Rose’s Angie is a stunning represen- propriately inspired by “The Dinner 9:20 p.m. the masterful language. There is an posure and hard-hitting British gait tation of morbid eccentricity. She Party,” a 1979 feminist art installa- underlying message of strength and is nothing short of believable. She idolizes her Aunt Marlene, but at the tion of a dinner table with plates and cirque du freak: the overcoming adversity in the back- exemplifies the notion that Marlene same time she represents a girl who, fixtures, each commemorating an vampire’s assistant and-forth of the dinner guests. All of has neglected what it means to be a in Marlene’s words, is “not going to important woman in history. Moss’ 1:40 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. them deal with struggles and some woman. Alongside her is a powerful make it” in a male-dominated world. bold and inspiring choice is a won- find a way to laugh at their past. ensemble of actresses. Sophomore After the unconventional first derful homage to a great work of art. Cloudy with a chance It’s important to understand Katie Peters, who plays the concu- scene, the play moves into the tra- To choose such a strange and of meatballs HHH that Churchill’s work is not for the bine Lady Nijo, is natural and effec- ditional drama most viewers might difficult piece of theater to kick off 1:10 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:20 p.m., run-of-the-mill theatergoer as it tive in her emotive facial expressions be waiting for. Introducing a slew of the college’s main stage season is 9 p.m. borders on overly erudite. The first and spot-on accent. additional characters, the second act daring to say the least. However, scene is a skewed parallel to the Another standout in the scene examines Marlene’s relationship with under the direction of associate pro- Couples retreat H next act. Each historic character is freshman Celeste Rose, who por- her co-workers, Angie and her sister fessor Norm Johnson these ladies 1:30 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:20 p.m., mirrors another character in the trays the unresponsive yet hilarious Joyce, played by senior Emily Brazee. have taken a successful and deep 10:20 p.m. following scenes. What’s confusing Dull Gret, a figure from a Pieter Another doubled-up actress, Brazee plunge into what is arguably one about Churchill’s piece is she placed Brueghel painting depicting a peas- also plays 19th century world traveler of the most complex plays of the law abiding citizen the challenging dinner scene at the ant woman leading an army of wom- Isabella Bird. Her success lies in her 20th century. 12:40 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:40 p.m., forefront of the show. Regarded as en to pillage hell. Relying mainly on ability to remain a strong argumenta- 9:30 p.m., 12:20 a.m. a mezzanine-clearer, even in the physical acting — as most of her tive contender while confronting the “Top Girls” is showing tomor- play’s recent Broadway revival, the speech is limited to monosyllabic intimidating and towering Marlene row at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 Saw VI scene is riddled with intense emo- responses — Rose adds a hint of about neglecting her family life. and 8 p.m. in the Clark Theatre. 1 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3:20 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 10:45 p.m.

the stepfather Classic novelist returns with historically vivid story 1:05 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:10 p.m., 11:40 p.m. By jacob cohen apart, so does the health of the brothers. “Homer & COntributing Writer Langley” is written in an almost conversational style toy story 1 & 2 3-D Some may remember being required to read but from a very educated perspective. Doctorow 3:40 p.m., 7:50 p.m., 11:50 p.m. E.L. Doctorow’s colorful account of New York City gives the novel a clear, fluid and conscious train of during the turn of the century in “Ragtime.” While thought, which goes well with the general mood of where the wild things are it’s no required reading, Doctorow’s newest novel, the story. 1:20 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:40 p.m., “Homer & Langley,” is a must for contemporary The story is generally optimistic, despite how 6:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:40 p.m., reading audiences who enjoy his work. the characters’ lives develop. The narrator seems 12:10 a.m. In the book, he tells his fictionalized version of to always have an positive outlook, even when the the story of Homer and Langley Collyer, two broth- characters’ power and water are cut off or when, for whip it HHH ers born to the lavish Park Avenue lifestyle, spending an entire summer, the neighborhood kids bombard 9:15 p.m. most of their adult lives as antisocial shut-ins. the brothers’ house with stones. The narrator tries Doctorow tells an interesting story, taking de- to consider the good first and take the bad in stride. zombieland HHHH tails from the truth of the brothers’ actual lives and Doctorow skillfully varies his language. He is able 1:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 8:05 p.m., tweaking details and times. to combine complex words and simple sentences to 10:25 p.m. The story is told from the book make a story that doesn’t get bogged down. Howev- point of view of Homer, the Review er, at times, his lack of punctuation makes dialogue blind brother, who lost his “Homer & difficult to distinguish from narration. sight at an early age. He is a Langley: A Novel” He brings the book to life with sensory and au- cornell cinema generally resilient character, Random House thentic feeling that flows throughout the writing. 104 Willard Straight Hall 255-3522 who functions without a cane, Our rating: He takes the reader into the scenes by weaving in HHH though he is entirely depen- 1/2 “ Homer & Langley: A Novel” explores the lives of sounds, smells and accents. For instance, Homer For more information, visit dent on those around him. two eccentric brothers living in New York City. reminisces about going to an ice-skating rink as a http://cinema.cornell.edu. Homer eventually deteriorates and spends his final courtesy of random house child and listening as the skates scrape against the years trapped inside the house. ice with “a very satisfying sound … scoot scut, scoot Homer’s older brother, Langley, was always the Doctorow has done a fantastic job of skill- scut.” The general tone of the novel, and the style precocious brother, but fighting in World War I fully telling a story based on fact. He doesn’t used, brings a musical quality to the writing. changes him, and he comes back angry and para- bore the reader by overloading the writing with Readers will enjoy the book, as it is funny, noid. This is when he begins to obsessively collect pure history but allows actual events to unravel emotional and wonderfully written. Whether it is our ratings newspapers and other knickknacks inside their around the main characters. gradual maturity or increasing isolation from the Excellent HHHH home. Their eccentricities move the plot forward He writes the fictional story to fit into historically world, all of the characters undergo authentic de- through the years, and the natural challenges and factual surroundings, with the development of New velopment. The novel puts the reader in the world Good HHH obstacles they face show how the brothers react York City occurring alongside the development of of two escapists, and their life story entertains Fair HH with their own peculiar flair. the brothers. When the neighborhood begins to fall from cover to cover. Poor H 20 The Ithacan Classified Thursday, October 22, 2009

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28 The Ithacan Remember Thursday, October 8, 2009 PHOTO FINISH PHOTO FINISH CAPTURING THE BOMBERS AT THEIR BEST CAPTURING THE BOMBERS AT THEIR BEST 28 The Ithacan Freshman wide receiver Jake Fietkiewicz hurdles over Widener University sophomore Brandon Nye in the Bombers’ 41 - 17 victory Saturday at Butterfield Stadium.

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MARLEE PRADICHITH/THE ITHACAN The Ithacan From left, Stevens Institute of Technology freshman forward Marguerite Chavez fights freshman Amanda Rissmeyer for possession Saturday at Yavits Field. 22 The Ithacan Diversions Thursday, October 22, 2009 dilbert® By Scott Adams sudoku Medium Hard 9 4 7 3 4 2 3 8 7 7 1 6 3 5 4 6 9 1 4 1 5 7 9 7 3 8 6 9 5 1 6 2 7 5 4 3 6 5 3 2 2 1 7 3 2 5 1 4 6 8 6 1 7 5 3 5 3 8 1 7

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 By United Media 11 12 13 14 crossword ACROSS 37 Almost grads DOWN 28 Throw lava 15 16 17 18 1 Center 39 Roast beef - jus 1 Infield bounce 30 Me opposite 19 20 21 4 “Wool” on clay sheep 40 Big green parrot 2 Web site 32 Planet, in verse 8 Groundhog mo. 42 Vase 3 Lighthouse light 36 Galleon cargo 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 11 Sandwich cookie 44 Dirigible 4 Future officer 38 Miner’s trough 13 Quark’s home 46 Fawn’s parent 5 Alt. 41 Exclaiming over 29 30 31 32 33 14 Luau strummer 48 Alley from Moo 6 Gold Medal org. 43 Autumn mo. 34 35 36 37 38 39 15 Situated 50 College credit 7 In a frenzy 45 Sense 17 Iris covering 51 Tint 8 Yeast or mildew 47 Pistol 40 41 42 43 44 45 19 Surrenders territory 53 Drop by 9 Just scrape by 49 Monklike 21 Barbecue extra 55 Chiefly 10 Lillie or Arthur 52 Failing that 46 47 48 49 50 22 Refreshing 58 Inhabit 12 Wild feline 54 Ga. neighbor 51 52 53 54 24 Turkey, maybe 61 Buy 16 Newspaper VIP 55 Marshal’s problem 26 Sulk angrily 62 In - (as found) 18 TKO official 56 Blow away 55 56 57 58 59 60 29 Irritate 64 Blarney Stone locale 20 Brillo rival 57 Feminine principle 31 Theater sign 65 More than ask 22 Hogsheads 59 Ski lodge instructor 61 62 63 64 33 Private’s word 66 They may be split 23 Beginning 60 Longbow wood 65 66 67 34 Ocean-liner letters 67 Wrecker’s job 25 Newlywed title 63 NFL score 35 Also 27 Dolphins’ city answers to last issue’s crossword RADIOUSURP HUBCAPWHALER IDETEAUGTI NIBHARSHCUD OTISRAHSURE SOILNEATEN GEERUE LAMENTKIDS PAPAROENOTE OREYAWNSZIP RVMVPINSLO TARGETDUPLEX SEEMSGYPSY Thursday, October 22, 2009 sports The Ithacan 23 Piecing it together Volleyball team picks up two players after suffering multiple injuries early in season

Left: Freshman Katie Rick- abaugh digs the ball in her first game with the Bombers, a loss to SUNY-Geneseo on Sept. 22. Allison wassink/The ithacan Right: From left, freshman Ka- tie Rickabaugh and senior Lind- sey Jones cheer during their loss to SUNY-Cortland on Oct. 6. Andrew Buraczenski/ The ithacan

By Dylan Hornblum during Monday’s practice. basketball team where she was given Staff Writer Head Coach Janet Donovan senior Lindsey Jones’ name. During As freshman Katie Rickabaugh said she refuses to let theses inju- a brief phone exchange, Jones told headed down South Hill on her ries affect the Bombers. Instead, Donovan she had no previous ex- way to women’s crew practice, she decided to look elsewhere for perience playing volleyball, but that her phone rang. It was junior Ivan possible athletes at Ithaca College. did not deter Donovan from making Dashkov, an assistant coach of the Donovan said she was hesitant to Jones a part of the team. volleyball team and coach of the give a young newcomer such a large “If I was on the basketball team, women’s club volleyball team. role, but she felt Rickabaugh’s six and our coach brought in a girl that’s somebody who just has a phenom- Rickabaugh had to make a quick “Ivan called me and said, ‘Dono- years of volleyball experience had never played basketball in her life … I enal attitude try something new to adjustment as she made her first start van wants you to go to practice,’” prepared her well for collegiate play. would be like ‘Who is this girl?’” Jones help us out,” Donovan said. at home against SUNY-Geneseo on Rickabaugh said. “And if they like Rickabaugh, who is in the five- said. “So I was extremely nervous to Donovan credited Jones’ suc- Sept. 22, just a few days after com- you, they will offer you a spot.“ year occupational therapy pro- say the least.” cess at picking up the new sport so mitting to the team. Rickabaugh The next day, Rickabaugh was gram, had planned on saving her Jones had decided not to play bas- quickly to her work ethic, athletic said because of her experience, she signing her NCAA commitment pa- first year of NCAA eligibility until ketball this season for personal rea- ability and coachability. wasn’t nervous. Rickabaugh tallied pers and unexpectedly became the her sopho- sons, but she “We’ve worked really hard with four kills and 11 digs in her debut. newest member of the Bombers. more year, said having her, and she’s worked even harder “I was actually fine once I settled Starting the season with only 12 but because “With the injuries that we’ve been part of a to get where she is,” Donovan said. in … I’ve played some pretty com- players on the roster, the Bombers of all the had, I have had no choice but team for most “She has become our blocking spe- petitive volleyball,” she said. have had to claw their way out of a se- injuries the to think outside of the box to of her life, it cialist, and she can contribute in Rickabaugh said that joining the rious deficiency of players. Since the B o m b e r s was a strange some of the matches in order to give team late created additional obstacles, beginning of the season, the volleyball s u f f e r e d , help this team, especially this feeling not some of our starters a rest. She’s but Donovan said her new teammates team has been fending off injuries. she was senior class, to have the best to have to go done quite well in those matches.” made the transition smooth. First came the loss of sopho- asked to year we could possibly have.” to practice Upon first joining the team, it was “It was wonderful to see her jump more Jess Hoeffner, a powerful step up and Head Coach Janet Donovan every day. uncertain whether Jones would ever right in with the group and click with outside hitter who showed great fill some “I’m not move past the practice court. Now them so quickly,” she said. “I was also potential as a freshman last season. big holes. looking to be with injuries as prominent as ever proud of my own players that they The loss was coupled with the side- Instead of joining the volleyball this all-star player, but I enjoy help- and the playoffs lurking, Jones has al- had no problems accepting her right lining of sophomore hitter Chelsea team right away, she had been pull- ing the team out in any way that I ready seen action in multiple matches in and going to her, using her skills.” Hayes, who was unable to compete ing double duty, attending practice can, making them be successful,” including a match against Rutgers- Donovan said in more than 18 for a large portion of the season. for both the women’s crew and Jones said. Newark University during the Bomb- years of coaching, she had never re- Freshman Stephanie Lavallato, who the women’s club volleyball team, When Donovan first went to er Invitational, in which she played in cruited athletes midseason, but this had been stepping up to fill the of- which in the end, made the transi- Head Women’s Basketball Coach all three sets. Donovan said Jones has season called for desperate measures. fensive void left by Hoeffner and tion to the varsity team easier. Dan Raymond for names of poten- been improving at a remarkable rate “With the injuries that we’ve had, Hayes, fractured her foot a couple “For her it was the same net, tial athletes, he said Jones is “a great and has already gone from being a I have had no choice but to think of weeks ago and has been side- same court, different faces, but the kid with a great attitude.” Donovan practice player to a solid backup. outside of the box to help this team, lined since. Adding to the Bombers’ same game,” Donovan said. said Jones has not disappointed. “I can’t put a ceiling on Lindsey especially this senior class, to have injury woes, sophomore Liz Previte Before seeking out Rickabaugh, “It’s fun for myself, the coaching because every time she’s out there, the best year we could possibly have,” suffered a severely sprained ankle Donovan turned to the women’s staff and her teammates to watch she gets better,” Donovan said. Donovan said. 24 The Ithacan Spor tS Thursday, October 22, 2009

The inside Bombers bounce back from injuries Pitch By Bryan Shay Staff Writer Cory Francer One last goal-line stand was all the football team needed for a win. The ball was on the 1-yard line as the middle linebacker bent his knees and Bombers bond balanced on the balls of his feet. With the snap of the ball, he hurdled over the running back to try over beards and clog the hole to the goal line. But when the whistle blew, a game-winning hat do Ozzie Smith, touchdown became the least of his concerns. An Bruce Sutter and awkward landing on his left foot had graduate stu- Baron Davis have in dent and captain Matt Scali- common?W Give up? Some of the ce wondering if his days in a best beards the sports world has Bomber uniform were over. Check out coverage ever seen. Whether it’s a trademark “I had immediate pain of the Bombers’ image, a playoff tradition or just in the middle of my foot,” Oct. 17 win over some unkempt scruff, the beard Scalice said. “When I came Frostburg State has had a lasting image on the off the field, I knew some- University at theitha- sports scene. So, not to be outdone thing was wrong.” can.org/go/games. by the members of the professional It was an injury origi- ranks, the members of Ithaca nally diagnosed as season-ending for Scalice. College’s men’s cross country team But after missing three games early in the year, are growing their own in a show Scalice saw limited action against St. John Fisher of team solidarity and will not be College in week six and returned to the starting shaving until Thanksgiving Break. lineup Saturday in the team’s 20–10 win over Seniors Brian Riley, Curt Bell, Frostburg State University. Brian Ivory and Nate Lavieri-Scull “I could be done for the year, but I’m prolong- started the tradition their freshman ing the surgery,” Scalice said. “I count my blessing year and have made it an annual every day that the doctor cleared me to play.” teamwide razor boycott. The team Head Coach Mike Welch said Scalice’s return even made the players’ final shav- was a pleasant surprise for his team. ing into a bonding event. “The doctor that gave the diagnosis was sur- “Our last shaving was Wednes- prised,” Welch said. “Usually that type of injury day, and we won’t shave again is season-ending, but he responded well to treat- From left, graduate student linebacker Matt Scalice tries to tackle a St. John Fisher College player as until Thanksgiving,” Riley said. ment and really felt it coming around.” senior linebacker Tyler Baker assists on the tackle in the Bombers’ loss Oct. 10 at Butterfield Stadium. “There were a dozen people at the Scalice is not the only Bomber captain who has Ja cOB LifSChultz/The ithacan apartment the team lives at, and been sidelined by an injury this season. Senior cap- everyone else did it at home.” tain and defensive end Adam Drescher missed three time Scalice and Drescher lined up on the starting Ruggiero has been sidelined since being injured in Though “No Shave November” games after an elbow injury in the season opener. defense together since week one. Despite the bangs week two. Ruggiero practiced last week, and Welch has become an essential aspect to “It was hard to watch from the sidelines,” Dre- and bruises, the Bombers’ defense has allowed fewer said he is day to day. Senior running back Thomas building-team unity, Riley said it scher said. “I just tried to stay involved as much than 20 points per game, which is better than last Bergerstock suffered an injury in Saturday’s game, is not without its drawbacks. As as I could coaching and helping out. You just got season’s 9–1 conference champion Bombers, who but his status is unknown. anyone with considerable facial to stay in that football mind-set.” allowed an average of 22 points per game. The Bombers are idle this weekend, and the hair can tell you, it can become Drescher’s injury forced him to miss three While the Bombers finally have the core of week off could not have come at a better time for the itchy, not to mention the inevitable games before returning to the starting lineup their defense back in the starting lineup, the team team, which will play two crucial league contests be- comments people make about the Oct. 3 in Oneonta, N.Y., a game in which the still finds itself overcoming injuries. Senior fullback fore finishing the regular season against rival SUNY- newly grown beard. Bombers defeated Hartwick College by a score Danny Witbeck is done for the season because of an Cortland. But despite having an extra week of rest, “Around the second or third of 24–10. Drescher also made a speedy recovery injury in week five, and junior tight end Dan Higgins the Bombers said they must remain focused. week we have to start explaining back to the gridiron ahead of his expected time- had an injury keep him out of the starting lineup the “It’s good to have extra time to prepare and get it’s for the team,” Riley said. “The table and said he is back to 100 percent. last two weeks after starting the first five games of these guys healed up,” Drescher said. “But we know social aspect is worse than the Saturday’s win against Frostburg marked the first the season. Most notably, junior running back Dan it’s not just a week off. We take it really serious.” physical aspect, though.” But facial hair is what the world sees, and it is clear that not all beards are created equal. Riley said seniors Scott Walker and Phil Blue and Gold battle tough conference schedule Abbott and junior Anthony Palma are so blessed in the facial hair BY Kevin mcCall get to us that much,” she said. “We department that they are disquali- Staff Writer thought we actually slightly benefited fied from the team’s honor for best Coming off a Final Four loss at from this road trip because we were beard. It just wouldn’t be fair. Williams College to end its 2008 cam- able to get away from distractions on However, there are other mem- paign for a national title, the women’s campus that were stressing us out.” bers who are clearly lagging behind soccer team expected to have a tough- Senior Amy Scheffer and gradu- the others in their beard abilities. er out-of-conference schedule for the ate student Lauren Koppel were a Riley said Stefan Karkuff has the 2009 season. dynamic duo on the road, combin- same complex as David Spade’s Looking at the Stat Check ing for the team’s four goals and character in “Joe Dirt.” For those schedule be- The Bombers three assists in the wins. Junior goal- that have not seen the movie, that fore the season, are 7–0 against keeper Alyssa Sotomayor made nine means his sideburns come in nice Head Coach conference op- saves in the 2–0 and 1–0 shutouts at and sharp, but there’s no hair on Mindy Quigg ponents, including Fisher and Nazareth. the cheeks, where it really counts. circled a series six shutouts over In the 1–0 shutout at Hartwick, When “No Shave November” of three games Empire 8 foes. the Bombers’ defense held the comes to a close, some members in October she Hawks to only three shots on goal of the team find it difficult to part said could make or break the team’s and gave the Bombers the oppor- with what they worked so hard to run at a national championship. tunity to host this year’s Empire achieve. That’s when the creativity The players said they knew the 8 Championship Tournament on comes out. schedule was not easy, as they opened Nov. 6 and 7. “After the season maybe we’ll with games against top-notch com- Junior forward Kelly Gannon keep a moustache or a goatee,” petitors Gettysburg College and No. said the team’s success comes from Riley said. 1 Messiah College. More importantly, preparing for aspects of the game But for now, the beards will the Bombers played three road games that are in its hands. be in full force. So don’t make against Empire 8 opponents St. John “We had to worry about things fun of any of your distance- Fisher College, Nazareth College and From left, freshman Rachael Palladino loses the ball to St. Lawrence Univer- we could control like knowing our running classmates. Hartwick College in a span of five days sity’s Elena Rogers in the Bombers’ 2–1 loss Saturday at Carp Wood Field. opponent, and I feel like we were Instead, show some respect in early October. The Bombers had Sabina Cao/the ithacan able to do that,” she said. for the dedication it takes for such historically fared well against these As far as what the future holds a display of team solidarity and three opponents with a 50–14–8 conference title, Quigg said she was last year’s road conference victory at for the Bombers beyond the regular self-sacrifice. And maybe if you series record before this season. adamant about sticking to the plan of Stevens Institute of Technology that season, Scheffer said the team is in feel so inclined, show your school’s The team continued to fare well hard work and intense preparation. broke a record 44-straight home wins good position to win the program’s athletes some support: Put down away from the confines of Carp Wood “We knew we would just have for the Ducks. Hand said during that first national title since 1991. the razor and embrace the beard. Field, winning all three games against to do our best and prepare for each game, the road environment didn’t in- “We definitely think we’ll be a Fisher, Nazareth and Hartwick last opponent like we had been doing,” timidate the team. On this year’s con- championship-caliber team if we Cory Francer is a senior sport weekend in shutout fashion. she said. ference road trip, the team kept the come together over these next few studies major. Contact him at Because the road trip will likely Junior midfielder Kelley Hand same mentality. games and continue to play our game,” [email protected]. influence the Bombers’ chance at a said the team drew inspiration from “We didn’t let the atmosphere she said. Thursday, October 22, 2009 sports The Ithacan 25 Historic tandem Men’s tennis doubles team gains All-American status

By Andrew Weiser Rifkin said. “We just wanted to be in Assist ant Sports Editor the moment and have fun, and doing A complete game requires both that really helped us.” strength and finesse, and for men’s Staying focused on the moment tennis doubles team senior Taylor and understanding each other’s role Borda and junior Josh Rifkin, their on the court is an important part of complementary play styles and con- their chemistry. fidence in each other has resulted in “The combination of [Rifkin’s] recognition at the national level. instinctive doubles skills and my Competing at the Intercollegiate ground strokes really complement our Tennis Association Small College strengths and weaknesses chemistry- National Championships last week- wise,” Borda said. end in Mobile, Ala., Borda and Rifkin Working with incorporating defeated the Carnegie Mellon Univer- Borda’s powerful backline hitting sity team to finish in third place. With game to complement Rifkin’s expert this victory, Borda and Rifkin became placement at the net is something that the first players in Ithaca College men’s Austin views as a significant contribu- tennis history to receive All-American tor to their continued success. honors — a feat that Head Coach Bill “Taylor’s back there, and he’s Austin said reflects both players’ poise pounding … and Josh is up there just and commitment to the sport. creating,” Austin said. “So it’s the old “I’m proud of these guys whether hammer and chisel theory. It can work they [win] or not,” Austin said. “The well, and in this sense it worked great.” way they compete and handle them- As roommates, in addition to selves on the court and the way they being teammates, Borda and Rifkin represent the college and the team, I’m have learned what to anticipate and Senior Taylor Borda hits a forehand in the Bombers’ win over Utica College last April at the Ithaca College tennis courts. proud of them regardless.” expect from each other’s selfless Borda and junior Josh Rifkin are the first men’s tennis players in the college’s history to earn All-American honors. Both players acknowledged the approach to the game. File photo/The Ithacan thrill associated with being the team’s “When [Rifkin] is at the net, I have first players to receive the honors. a lot of confidence that he’ll make the season, Borda and Rifkin will prepare Ithaca College @ ITA National Small College Championships at Copeland-Cox Tennis “It’s a great feeling,” Rifkin said. “It’s right move and take the right ball off for the Empire 8 competition. Even Center. - Oct. 4 pretty exciting knowing no one else of my shot,” Borda said. though conference opponents may doubles competition has ever done that.” Rifkin recognizes that some of his appear easier than those at the nation- Quarterfinals Playing doubles together for the opportunities are the direct result of al level, Austin said the tandem should Josh Rifkin/Taylor Borda (Ithaca College) def. Brad Fenter/Nick Kreinas (University of second consecutive season, Borda and what his counterpart has contributed. expect competition. Texas-Tyler) 6–3, 6–4 Rifkin used their level of familiarity “[Taylor’s] ground strokes set up “You can always expect it when Semifinals Dillon Pottish/Chris Goodwin (Emory University) def. Rifkin/Borda (Ithaca) 6–4, 6–1 with each other’s game to stay com- a lot of my volleys,” Rifkin said. “I just you have that kind of success,” Third-Place Match posed and optimistic about their out- have to wait. He can hit it just as hard, Austin said. “The next team is going to Rifkin/Borda (Ithaca) def. Nikola Ljuboja/James Muliawan (Carnegie Mellon University) come on the national stage. if not harder than anyone playing bring their best game and fire it at you 6–4, 4–6, 10–3 “We were going to nationals, and doubles, and it works out pretty well.” and see what you got. They’re going to Source: Sports Information [Borda] put it as ‘icing on the cake,’” Before the start of their spring have to be very ready.” Runners look to rejoin Bombers

By Collin Schuck rehabilitation assignments. Contributing Writer “My leg is holding up all right,” Karkuff Juniors Anthony Palma and Stefan said. “For the past two weeks I started run- Karkuff stand on the side of the cross coun- ning with the team doing more intense try course, itching to return to the team as workouts. My endurance has held up the rest of the men’s cross country team very well. I’m somewhat out of shape, so I runs by. have to hit the workouts hard to get back Both Karkuff and Palma have been side- in shape.” lined for the first half of the year because of Senior captain Curt Bell said Karkuff and hip flexor injuries that happened before the Palma have been improving during their season. Palma’s injury occurred last May af- cross training. ter a race for the men’s track and field team, “They’re both well on their way to getting and Karkuff suffered his injury in July after themselves healthy,” Bell said. “We’re hoping waking up sore one day from running. Both they’re as close to full strength as they can be runners have been working toward fixing the in the next couple weeks.” problems and getting back on track. Karkuff and Palma both had standout sea- “After [the hip flexor], I took a lot of time sons last year. Karkuff received first-team all- off,” Palma said. “I was done for the track sea- conference honors with three top-10 finishes, son. I started running in the summertime, coming in sixth at the Empire 8 Champion- and it started all over again. I went to go see a ships. Palma earned all-state and all-Empire doctor before I came back for school and got 8 honors, finishing in Ithaca’s top seven in an MRI right before school. I’m still battling each of his six races and placing seventh at the injury.” the Empire 8 Championships. Palma said he The runners look to make their return hopes his return can yield results similar to to competition in the next couple of weeks. past performances. Palma was scheduled to compete last week- “I would love to be part of the top run- end, but he decided to rest another week. He ners,” Palma said. “The injury is just really From left, sophomore Jacob Brower and junior Stefan Karkuff run during practice yesterday on is expected to run his first meet in the next weighing me down. As far as this season, the track at Butterfield Stadium. Karkuff and junior AnthonyP alma are recovering from injuries. two weeks. Karkuff said he plans to run this it’s hard to tell [how I’ll perform] because I Jca ob Lifschultz/The Ithacan weekend at the New York State Collegiate haven’t been training as hard as I had been Track Conference Championships in Roches- last year.” Hamilton Invitational at Hamilton College - Oct. 10 ter, N.Y., as long as his leg holds up the rest of In their absence, Bell said other runners A this week. have stepped up to take control. T eam rankings T eam Scores TOTL 1 2 3 4 5 “It’s somewhat of a fragile injury,” Karkuff “Instead of the team hanging their heads, Queens College Queens College 27 2 3 4 6 12 said. “It’s kind of dangerous, but it’s a risk I’m a lot of the other guys like Tyler Gustafson, Total Time: 134:33.30 Average: 26:54.70 Hamilton College Hamilton College 56 1 10 13 14 18 willing to take.” John Davis and Daniel Craighead realized Total Time: 136:29.10 Average: 27:17.10 Along with visits to doctors, Karkuff and they have to step it up,” Bell said. “It’s mo- Ithaca College Ithaca College 69 7 9 11 19 23 Palma have been constantly cross training. tivated the team to train that much harder.” Total Time: 138:01.60 Average: 27:36.40 SUNY-Brockport SUNY-Brockport 82 5 8 20 22 27 On the days they aren’t able to run, the run- Bell said with the postseason nearing, having Total Time: 138:34.20 Average: 27:42.90 ners work to strengthen themselves with Palma and Karkuff return will help the team. University of Rochester Houghton College 134 15 21 31 32 35 stationary bike workouts, swimming and “They are some of the better runners on Total Time: 141:05.10 Average: 28:13.10 weight lifting. The runners said they have the team,” Bell said. “We can only hope they’re Source: Sports Information made great progress since the start of their at the same form as they were last year.” 26 The Ithacan sports Thursday, October 22, 2009 Senior runner makes smooth return from injury

BY Nathan Bickell well she has run this season. Contributing Writer “It’s almost more stressful [than last year] Six days in the pool, one day running; six because I started out this well,” Boccio said. “I days in the pool, one day running. This was not need to at least maintain or get better.” the typical workout for then-junior Amanda Boccio was elected one of the team’s cap- Boccio, but she was fighting through a stress tains. Junior Cathy Ortiz said Boccio has done fracture and continuing to compete with the a great job overcoming difficulties that come women’s cross country team as they went all the with the captain position. way to the NCAA Championships last season. “It’s challenging to have a leadership position After a trying junior year, Boccio has come because you have to take into consideration ev- back strong for her final season of cross coun- eryone’s individual goals,” Ortiz said. “She likes to try to be the team’s No. 2 runner in all but one keep everyone on top of things.” race this year. Looking to the end of her senior season, Boc- Halfway through the season last year, Boc- cio said her favorite race is the Empire 8 Cham- cio began to develop pain in her lower leg. She pionships, which is run at Saratoga Springs State continued to run, but it worsened. An MRI re- Park, the same course she ran in high school. But vealed a stress fracture in her shin. By the time the most important will be the regional champi- the New York State Collegiate Track Conference onships where Boccio and the Bombers will have Championships came around last October she the chance to qualify for the national champion- had stopped running with the team and was ex- ships for the 10th year in a row, and for Boccio, clusively training in the pool because of the lower it would mean running at nationals all four years impact it had on her muscles. at Ithaca. “I was doing workouts in the pool every “I want to bring it full circle,” she said. day,” Boccio said. In the pool she would do her best to simu- Hamilton Invitational @ Hamilton College - late what the team was doing that day. If the Oct. 10 workout was 6x800 meters on a 5:30 cycle, Team rankings Boccio would aqua-jog — run in deep water 1 Queens College Total Time: 92:28.20 Average: 18.29.70 — hard for three minutes then rest for 2:30. If 2 Ithaca College the team was going on a long run, she would Total Time: 96:29.00 Average: 19.17.80 aqua-jog nonstop for an hour. From left, freshman Jenn Randall and senior Amanda Boccio lead the pack during women’s cross 2 University of Rochester The only running she did every week was the Total Time: 96:56.30 Average: 19:23.30 country practice Sept. 14 on the cross country course. Boccio placed 14th at the team’s last meet. 4 SUNY-Brockport race itself. While her teammates would jog the Chelsea Bell/The Ithacan Total Time: 98:24.30 Average: 19:40.90 course beforehand, she would seek out the train- 5 Hamilton College ing room of the college where the meet was held runner without actually running, Boccio man- began training harder than ever, adding runs on Total Time: 98.15.50 Average: 19:39.10 A and warm up on a stationary bike. aged to remain fast enough through the cross weekends that progressed to 11 miles by the end Team Scores TOTL 1 2 3 4 5 “She fought through it,” Head Coach Bill training to be one of the top seven runners on of the summer. Boccio was motivated by know- Queens College 20 2 3 4 5 6 Ware said. the team and run in every meet all the way to the ing this would be her last cross country season Boccio said it was difficult to overcome Division III National Championships at Hanover ever. The training has paid off as she has been Ithaca College 75 1 14 18 19 23 the injury mentally. College in Indiana. Ware said, despite the injury, consistently in the lead pack of races, helping the Rochester 75 10 13 15 16 21 “It’s so hard not being able to see every- Boccio has been one of his most consistent run- team to three wins and a runner-up finish in five one,” she said. “It’s so much easier to motivate ners during her four years as a Bomber. meets this year. At the Paul Short Run at Lehigh SUNY-Brockport 107 11 12 20 28 36 yourself and work harder when there are peo- “The fact that I was allowed to race kept University on Oct. 2, Boccio ran a 20-second Hamilton College 109 9 17 24 27 32 ple doing it with you.” me going,” Boccio said. personal record of 22:52 for the six kilometer Despite the challenge of being a cross country This summer, after fully recovering, Boccio race. She said she has surprised herself with how Source: Sports Information

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TOMORROW • 4:30 p.m. Women’s cross country at Reif Invitational at Cornell University • 4:30 p.m. Men’s cross country at Reif Invitational at Cornell University • 5 p.m. Men’s swimming vs. Le Moyne College at Hill Center Pool • 5 p.m. Women’s swimming vs. Le Moyne College at Hill Center Pool

SATURDAY • 11 a.m. Women’s cross country at New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships at University of Rochester • 11 a.m. Men’s cross country at New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships at University of Rochester • Noon. Women’s soccer at SUNY-Plattsburgh • 1 p.m. Field hockey at SUNY-Oswego • 2:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Alfred University at Ben Light Gymnasium • 6 p.m. Men’s soccer at Stevens Institute of Technology • 7:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Hartwick College at Ben Light Gymnasium

SUNDAY • 12:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Elmira College at Ben Light Gymnasium • 3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Nazareth College at Ben Light Gymnasium

TUESDAY • 3 p.m. Men’s soccer vs. SUNY-Brockport at Ben Light Gymnasium • 4 p.m. Women’s soccer at SUNY-Oneonta

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The Ithacan online | theithacan.org/sports Sabina Cao/the ithacan [the buzzer] T hursday, October 22, 2009 T he Ithacan 27 where we stand

4 VOLLEYBALL W L Win% 1. Stevens 17 7 .708 2. Nazareth 18 10 .643 3. Elmira 12 8 .600 4. Ithaca 17 13 .567 5. RIT 18 10 .545

1 w omen’s soccer W L T Win% 1. Ithaca 11 3 0 .786 2. Nazareth 9 4 1 .679 3. RIT 6 5 3 .536 4. St. John Fisher 5 7 2 .429 Elevated level of play 5. Alfred 4 7 2 .385 From left, senior Jonathan Lin blocks a hit from junior Niko Mason during the start of six-person intramural volleyball league play Tuesday. Teams compete on two weeknights and Sundays in the Hill Center Gymnasium III. jess arnone/the ithacan bynumbers the 3 Foallo tb 5 W L Win% The number of runner-up 1. Alfred 5 0 1.000 finishes the women’s 2. Springfield 5 1 .833 cross country team has 3. Ithaca 5 2 .714 recorded this season. See 4. Hartwick 4 2 .667 they story on page 26. 5. St. John Fisher 4 2 .667 3The number of consecutive shutout wins on the road saidit the women’s soccer team recorded from Oct. 6-11. Empire 8 Standings/Overall Records My fingernail See story on page 24. is about gone, but I just the foul line continued to Weird news from the wide world of sports play. That is Beach balls are often batted around the stands by fans at baseball and cricket games, but unfortunately for Premier League football club Liverpool, its fans have actually put the thing about this ball into play. During Liverpool’s match against Sunderland Association Football Club at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, last Saturday, Liverpool’s 1–0 loss was this game that determined by the interference of a beach ball. In the fifth minute of play, a young fan hit a large, red beach ball onto the pitch, coming to rest inside the 6-yard box. Sunderland is so special. striker Darren Bent lined a shot that ricocheted off the beach ball, resting in front of Liverpool goalie Pepe Reina, scoring the match’s lone deciding goal. Official rules state University of Texas at that referees have the control to stop the game in case of “any kind of outside interfer- Austin quarterback Colt ence,” but matches regularly continue play despite these uncommon obstructions. McCoy on the No. 3 – Andrew Weiser Longhorns’ narrow 16–13 victory over No. 25 Oklahoma University on Saturday. Known as the “Red play of the week River Rivalry/Shootout” this matchup is held annually at the Cotton Fernando Casanova leading goal scorer Bowl in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. Junior forward Casanova, a transfer student from Tompkins Cortland Men’s soccer Community College, has quickly contributed to the team this season — leading the Bombers in goals scored and In the Bombers’ 2–1 victory over total points. Through the first 13 games of the regular visiting Utica College on Saturday, season, Casanova has scored five goals and assisted Casanova scored both Ithaca goals on another to lead the team with 11 total points. in a 20-second span with only six Casanova has scored two goals in a game twice this minutes left in the match. season, to go along with three game-winners for the Blue and Gold. photo finish 28 The Ithacan Capturing the Bombers at their best T hursday, October 22, 2009

Sophomore linebacker Eric Toporoff tackles St. John Fisher College senior Brad Carlton as junior Pete Soehner looks on in the Bombers’ 40–17 loss Oct. 10 at Butterfield Stadium. Allison Wassink/the ithacan