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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. November 6, 2008 The Ithacan Volume 76, Issue 10
Public Safety Learning across reports three IC-CU Exchange Program the hills identity thefts allows students to expand BY SAMANTHA ALLEN STAFF WRITER depth of coursework Ithaca College’s Offi ce of Public Safety reported three cases of iden- BY JACKIE PALOCHKO tity theft and one case of unauthor- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR ized use of a debit card during the Samantha Swiettikowski began her college career as same week in October. an exploratory student at Ithaca College. Th roughout her Two of the cases of identity theft freshman year, she took political science classes that she were tracked to Florida, and one found interesting but were not helping her decide on a spe- case was also reported in China. Ac- cifi c career in politics. cording to Public Safety’s incident In her sophomore year, Swiettikowski decided to take log, one case classes at Cornell University through the IC-CU Exchange was reported Program to see what the other hill had to off er. In her junior Oct. 18 and two year, Swiettikowski decided to stick to Cornell. Oct. 20. Th e un- “At Ithaca, the political science program wasn’t really authorized use preparing me for anything,” Swiettikowski said. “Th ey of a debit card were great classes, but they weren’t really preparing me was reported for anything.” Oct. 21 in the Robin Markle, student information specialist of the Campus Center. division of graduate and professional studies at the col- Investiga- DUNN said cases lege said on average the college usually has between 30 to tor Tom Dunn of identity theft 35 students per semester taking classes at Cornell. Th is said while the are often hard year there are 36 Ithaca College students and 15 Cornell department is to investigate. students participating. investigating all Language and anthropology classes are the most popu- of these cases, they are diffi cult to lar classes for Ithaca College students to take at Cornell and track. A card does not need to leave Cornell students usually come to the college for the School a person’s possession for money to of Health Science and Human Performance, according to be illegally transacted, Dunn said. representatives at each institution. “It’s never that the card was sto- “We don’t have a lot of sports medicine classes at Cor- len,” he said. “It’s the numbers that nell,” Cathy Pace, director of the program at Cornell, said. are being used.” “Cornell students may want to take a sports psychology Ed Fuller, associate vice presi- class that is not off ered here, so they would take it at IC.” dent of Information Technology Swiettikowski, now a Cornell senior, said the ex- Services, said the distribution of change program helped her decide what she wanted to personal identifi cation information do. Since being at Cornell, she has declared her major to through the Internet often leads to be Industrial Labor Relations, one not off ered at many identity theft crimes. institutions. She said being an ILR major has taught her “Like any media, any mecha- ways, such as organizing unions, of how to get involved nism where you interact with other in politics after graduation. people, there’s etiquette and safety Ithaca College senior Sean Golan is taking “Psychology Junior Katie Crutchfi eld sits at the Clock Tower at Cor- to be considered,” Fuller said. nell University, where she takes a photography class. While the location of these re- MATT RIGBY/THE ITHACAN See CORNELL, page 4 ports is unusual, Dunn said the In- ternet opens up many doors. “If you buy something through the Internet that you have delivered to your house, the illegal transac- Students celebrate historical election results tion technically takes place at their headquarters,” Dunn said. BY NORAH SHIPMAN tures and hugging each other. Male Th ree diff erent students report- STAFF WRITER students were shirtless and on the ed the incidents of identity theft, Junior Zachary Klein was sit- shoulders of their friends. Drums and Dunn said the incidents don’t ting in the lounge of Terrace 12 at were banging to the chants of “O- appear to be linked. 11 p.m. when he heard the news BAM-A … O-BAM-A.” Most stu- “We always look to see if the that Sen. Barack Obama was the dents were in their pajamas. crimes are associated or if the same projected presidential winner. He Freshman Erik Johanson was people are associated,” Dunn said. sat for a few minutes in disbelief in his room in the Lower Quads “But for now, it’s diffi cult to quan- until he saw the numbers on the when he saw that Obama had tify these numbers.” TV screen — then started jumping won California. Michael Melice, a teller at the and screaming along with his other “I heard screaming and what CFCU bank on campus who deals friends in the dorm. sounded like fi reworks,” he said. “I with victims of identity theft, said Th e group rushed outside to run opened my window and couldn’t see CFCU watches all bank accounts. through the Terraces, their screams anything, so I just stepped outside and He said the bank blocks transac- bouncing off the buildings and re- followed the noise.” tions that occur in suspicious parts verberating through the fi eld. Th ey No one would have predicted such of the U.S. and other countries. If didn’t stop running there. Down a rally given the quiet atmosphere of students are traveling, they have to past the Towers, on to the Gardens campus earlier in the day. notify the bank, he said. and back to the Quads, where stu- Th e only mobilization came Melice said the bank will report dents were convening from loca- from President Tom Rochon, who suspicious actions to the account tions across campus. led a march through campus from From left, Doreen Hettich-Atkins, coordinator of the Parade to the Polls, seniors holder, or customers can fi le a com- Th e crowd started out with 50 to IC Square to Smiddy Hall. Th e Fife Ashley Bookheimer and Rita Kerr-Vanderslice march to the polls yesterday. plaint. Dunn said the bank would 60 students, and a small group in the and Drum Corps, dressed in green DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN then require customers to fi le a center had sparklers in their hands, coats and triangle hats, played dispute resolution form with their the smoke fl oating up through “Yankee Doodle” while Rochon Often, students called out, “I’ve dents who had voted or were on local law enforcement agency. the nighttime chill toward the sky. carried a sign that read “Parade to already voted.” their way to the polls. He said it Students at the college who live Within the hour, students — some the Polls.” Th e march carried on. will probably be one of the high- far from home must report it to the say up to 1,000 — were everywhere, Marchers handed out red, white Rochon said it was moving to talking on cell phones, taking pic- and blue balloons along the way. encounter excitement from stu- See ELECTION, page 4 See ID, page 4
find more. online. www.theithacan.org THURSDAY BRIEFING
2 The Ithacan Thursday, November 6, 2008 THIS Nation&World WEEK Barack Obama names top position 6 THURSDAY President-elect Barack Obama pivoted quickly to begin fi lling out his new administration yester- SAB movie screening “The day, selecting hard-charging Illinois Rep. Rahm Dark Knight” at 8 p.m. in Emanuel as White House chief of staff while aides Textor 102 stepped up the pace of transition work that had been cloaked in pre-election secrecy. 7 FRIDAY Several Democrats confi rmed that Emanuel had been off ered the job. While it was not clear Last day to withdraw from fall he had accepted, a rejection would amount to an semester courses unlikely public snub of the new president-elect within hours of an electoral college landslide. Phi Kappa Phi fall awards and With hundreds of jobs to fi ll and only 10 weeks induction ceremony at 4 p.m. in Klingenstein Lounge until Inauguration Day, Obama and his transition team confronted a formidable task complicated Shabbat Services at 6 p.m. in by his anti-lobbyist campaign rhetoric. Muller Chapel Th e offi cial campaign Web Site said no po- Shabbat dinner at 7:15 p.m. in litical appointees would be permitted to work on Terrace Dining Hall “regulations or contracts directly and substantially SAB movie screening “The related to their prior employer for two years. And Dark Knight” at 7:30 p.m. no political appointee will be able to lobby the ex- in Textor 102 ecutive branch after leaving government service during the remainder of the administration.” 9 SUNDAY But almost exactly one year ago, on Nov. 3, 2007, candidate Obama went considerably further than Nondenominational Protes- that while campaigning in South Carolina. “I don’t tant service at 11 a.m. in take a dime of their money, and when I am presi- Hello, Mr. President Muller Chapel dent, they won’t fi nd a job in my White House,” he President-elect Barack Obama waves to the crowds Tuesday night in Grant Park in Chicago after Catholic Community Mass at said of lobbyists at the time. giving his acceptance speech. Obama defeated Republican John McCain in a historical election 1 and 9 p.m. in Muller Chapel Because they often have prior experience in that involved 21 months of campaigning. Obama will be the nation’s fi rst black president. government or politics, lobbyists fi gure as po- MORRY GASH/ASSOCIATED PRESS 10 MONDAY tential appointees for presidents of both parties. On the morning after making history, the man “Night of Dreams,” ticket elected the fi rst black president had breakfast with ond day, forcing thousands of people to fl ee. as many as 18,000 same-sex marriages conducted presale for senior-card his wife and two daughters at their home, went to a A wider cease-fi re between the rebels and the since a court ruling made them legal this year. holders from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. nearby gym and visited his downtown offi ces. government was holding further south around the Amendments to ban gay marriage were ap- in Phillips Hall North Foyer provincial capital, however, as diplomats prepared proved in Arizona and Florida, and Arkansas vot- “Don’t Have Sex in the Dark!” Gaza violence ends fi ve-month truce to assemble a regional peace summit Friday in Ke- ers approved a measure banning unmarried cou- a sexual education program by Hamas militants pounded southern Israel nya, bringing together U.N. Secretary-General Ban ples from serving as adoptive or foster parents. Planned Parenthood, at 7 p.m. with a barrage of rockets yesterday, hours after Ki-moon and the presidents of Rwanda and Congo. But California, the nation’s most populous state, in Klingenstein Lounge Israeli forces killed six gunmen in a fresh bout of In Kiwanja, 45 miles north of the main city had been the big prize. Spending for and against violence that threatened to unravel a fi ve-month- Goma, clashes erupted Tuesday between rebels Proposition 8 reached $74 million, the most ex- 11 TUESDAY old truce that has brought relief to both Gaza and and a militia known as the Mai Mai, but the vio- pensive social-issues campaign in U.S. history. Both southern Israel. lence eased yesterday afternoon. sides of the issue saw the measure as critical to build- “Psychology Day,” hosted by Th e clashes began late Tuesday after the Is- Speaking in an interview, warlord Laurent ing momentum for their causes. the psychology department, raeli forces burst into Gaza to destroy what the Nkunda accused Congo’s army of fi ring mortars from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the army said was a tunnel being dug near the border toward rebel positions from behind militia lines Mexican offi cial killed in plane crash fi rst fl oor of Williams Hall to abduct Israeli troops. during yesterday’s battles. He also said ethnic A presidential spokesman says Mexico’s in- Despite the outbreak of violence, both Israeli Hutu Rwandan militias linked to Rwanda’s 1994 terior secretary has been killed in small-plane 12 WEDNESDAY authorities and offi cials with Gaza’s Hamas gov- genocide were fi ghting alongside the Mai Mai crash in the capital. ernment said they wanted to restore the calm that around Kiwanja. Offi cials say the crash appears to be an ac- Take an Ithacan to Work Day, has largely prevailed during the past fi ve months. cident. Eight people are confi rmed dead and at students spend time with local California bans same-sex marriage least 40 have been hospitalized. Interior Secre- professionals from 9 a.m. to Rebels fi ght government in Congo Voters put a stop to same-sex marriage in Cali- tary Juan Camilo Mourino and a group of advis- 5 p.m. in the Ithaca community Sporadic gunfi re and explosions echoed yes- fornia, by voting down Proposition 8, dealing a ers were among those killed. terday around Kiwanja in eastern Congo, as reb- crushing defeat to gay-rights activists in a state they ADD YOUR EVENT els fought pro-government militiamen for a sec- hoped would be a vanguard and putting in doubt SOURCE: Associated Press
Drop events for “This Week” in the marked box in The Ithacan offi ce or e-mail Last year the college collected pause in hiring and a 90-day con- Assistant News Editor Lindsey College&City 120 pounds of food for the event. struction moratorium. It may also Hollenbaugh at lhollen1@ Collection locations will include: include a university-wide review of ithaca.edu by 5 p.m. Monday. Business School named ginning next semester. Terrace Dining Hall, Towers Dining all operations that could be aff ected to nationwide best list Th e new minor will require 18 Hall, Campus Center Dining Hall, by fi nances. CORRECTIONS Th e Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park credits to complete. It will off er IC Square, and Sub Connection. University leadership will host Center for Business and Sustainable students the opportunity to under- For more information, contact public forums to answer questions In the story “Children in Mind,” Enterprise has been named in the stand how basic life functions in- dining services at 274-1187 or visit regarding the budget at 4 p.m. today (Oct. 9) it was reported that Princeton Review’s Best 296 Busi- fl uence health and wellness for an www.forstudentsbystudents.com. at Statler Auditorium. Cornell University has an ness Schools nationwide. Th e list individual and society. Th e minor Commitments, including recruit- astrology department. The does not rank the schools. will give students the understand- Old cell phones needed ing staff and strengthening fi nancial University does not. It has an Th is is the third straight year ing of how elements of personal for soldiers and families aid, will continue. astronomy department. Ithaca College’s School of Business capabilities, with the physical and Th e organization Cell Phones In the story “The Wild Things,” has been named to the list. Th e sociocultural environment, aff ect for Soldiers is looking students, fac- Ithacan awarded national (Oct. 30) it was reported that Princeton Review is an educational human occupation. ulty and staff to donate old, unused online and print honors Kelly M. Syring said renova- services company. For more information about cell phones. Th e Ithacan was awarded the tions of the Hoerner Theatre Th e list features two-page the new program, contact Dr. Me- Cell Phones for Soldiers sup- 2008 Pacemaker and Online Pace- made designing the set more profi les of each school, with in- linda Cozzolino, associate pro- ports more than 150,000 men and maker awards by the Associated diffi cult. Syring said the scenic formation on their admissions, fessor of occupational therapy, at women in the military overseas by College Press last Saturday. design was completed before academics, student life and career [email protected] or go to the recycling phones and using pro- Th e award, widely recognized as renovations took place. placement services. Occupational Th erapy Department ceeds to buy prepaid calling cards. “the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate jour- It is The Ithacan’s policy to Schools are picked based on aca- in Smiddy 200. Th e cards are sent to soldiers to nalism,” is for the work published correct all errors of fact. demic programs, institutional data help them keep in contact with during the 2007-08 academic year. Please contact Jackie Palochko and opinions from students attend- Dining services to join their families. Th e awards were presented to at 274-3207. ing the college. In Ithaca College’s record-breaking food drive For more information, or to Th e Ithacan at the 87th annual Na- profi le, the Princeton Review said Ithaca College dining services fi nd donation drop-off points, visit tional College Media Convention in COPY EDITORS classes in the School of Business em- will be taking part in the nation- www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. Kansas City, Mo. phasize “a balance between building wide food drive, “Cans Across Th e Associated Collegiate Press Paloma Altamirano, Alexa technical and interpersonal skills.” America,” Wednesday. Cornell to tighten budget is the oldest and largest national Besgen, David Durrett, Jen- Th e event, organized by Sudexo in current fi nancial crisis membership organization for col- nifer Eckl, Heather Karschner, New minor to be offered USA, will collect non-perishable food Cornell University is preparing lege journalists in the country. Lauren Kaufman, Cassandra in occupational science donations for 24 hours. Organizers for a tighter budget according to a Th e Ithacan has been awarded the Leveille, Mary Kate Murphy, Th e School of Health Sciences hope to set the Guinness World Re- statement from Cornell President Pacemaker three times in the past four Tahleen Ovian, Juliana Stiles, and Human Performance will off er cord for the most non-perishable food David Skorton. years. Th is is the third year in a row it Benjamin White-Patarino, a minor in occupational science be- collected in a day. Th e budget could include a has won the Online Pacemaker. Chris Zivalich. Thursday, November 6, 2008 NEWS The Ithacan 3 Strategic vision to focus academic excellence Health Center BY ERICA R. HENDRY to host clinic SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Ithaca College’s strategic visioning process will begin its planning phase next week with a series for fl u shots of on-campus listening sessions, designed to help shape what administrators call a renewed focus on BY PALOMA ALTAMIRANO academic excellence. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Th e college’s Board of Trustees approved the Flu shots will be available to sessions Oct. 23. Th is resolution also called for a Ithaca College students without presentation of the proposed strategic visioning appointments this year in an eff ort plan, which will be based on the sessions’ fi ndings, to make it easier to attain them. in May. President Tom Rochon said a fi rst draft of Th is year’s fl u clinic will be held the plan, which will identify six to eight areas of fo- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday in cus, will be available to the public in February. the Ithaca Falls Room, located be- “I’ve watched every institution I’ve been associ- tween Egbert and Phillips Hall. ated with undertake their institutional plans and Th e Hammond Health Center I’d always think about what made them strong and also began to distribute fl u vac- what made them weak,” Rochon said. “What I’ve cinations without appointments found is that we’re successful when we have a lot of prior to the upcoming clinic. It community involvement. Meeting and hearing a lot will continue this policy after of grassroots ideas — listening to each other — in- the clinic. stead of sending e-mails that are only read by a com- Mary Kranz, nurse manager at President Tom Rochon speaks at the CommUNITY picnic at the start of the fall semester. Rochon is mittee, or just me.” the Health Center, said students formulating a strategic visioning plan that he hopes will become available to the public in February. Th e new visioning process is markedly diff erent DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN have been getting more shots this from the Institutional Plan adopted in 2001, which fl u season, which began in Septem- Carl Sgrecci, vice president of fi nance and adminis- Chris Lee, the student trustee, said the discus- across the country, including demographics, new ber. Last year’s season did not begin tration, called the college’s fi rst “real, comprehensive sions will serve as a foundation for developing a plan learning styles and internationalization. until October. planning process.” representative of every member of campus. “Like global warming, the events that led to a “We’ve had a tremendous re- Instead of identifying goals and priorities within “Th e idea is to develop that standard of ex- crisis built slowly over time and there was never sponse to this,” Kranz said. “Be- departments, programs, offi ces and divisions, the cellence ... motto the college really talks about,” enough public discussion about solutions until it tween the students and the em- new visioning process will identify areas of focus he said. was too late to reverse course,” Selingo said in his ployees we’ve probably done close across the college to help the college become a Discussions will be guided by questions regard- campus wide address. “Th e problems facing higher to 700 shots this [season], whereas stronger community of learners, Rochon said. ing the college’s mission statement, its strengths and education … can never be fi xed unless we know last year for the entire season we A group of 10 co-listeners will act as facilitators of assets, the defi nition of an Ithaca College education about them, discuss them, debate them and work on only did a little bit over 500.” each discussion. Th e co-listeners include Laurie Ar- and methods through which the college can mea- solving them together.” Kranz said one of the main rea- liss, professor and chair of speech communication; sure its progress. Rochon said he has sensed a great deal of excite- sons for the shots’ success is how Barbara Audet, assistant professor of journalism; Rochon said he also wants to connect the ment about the process. early they were given out. Usually Yolanda Clarke, director of academic enrichment campus’s issues to national issues and trends in “People feel very proud of Ithaca College, but at the Centers for Disease Control services; Sue DuBrava, chair of staff council and higher education. the same time they’re very anxious and feel we’re and Prevention suggest waiting administrative assistant in the offi ce of Residential To introduce the campus to that context, Rochon ready to take some steps forward,” he said. “Of until November, a “prime” month Life; Janet Galvan, professor of music education; As- invited Jeff Selingo ’95, editor of the Chronicle of course, if we don’t meet any of our goals, this hasn’t for fl u clinics. Th is year, the CDC sociate Provost David Garcia; Hormoz Movassaghi, Higher Education, to speak last month. Selingo worked out. But I think the process itself is part of suggested giving out the fl u professor and associate dean of the School of Busi- addressed issues facing colleges and universities the product.” shots as soon as the vaccinations ness; Arno Selco, retired professor of theater arts; were available. Ellen Staurowsky, professor of sport management These eight listening sessions will allow people to voice concerns. Clinics for college employees and chair of its graduate program; senior Kyra Hick- DISCUSSING THE VISION began in September and were man; and sophomore Daniel Mahoney. Rochon will Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 free of charge to benefi ts-eligible also attend the sessions. All-Campus Students only All-Campus Faculty only employees. In the past, clinics “I like to think of myself as the chief listener — 10 – 11:30 p.m. 8:30 – 10 p.m. 10 -- 11:30 a.m. 3 – 4 p.m. were available for employees at but these ideas have to come from the commu- Clark Lounge Emerson A Klingenstein Textor 101 no charge. nity, not from me,” Rochon said. “Of course, there Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Dec. 3 Dec. 6 Ben Crane, associate profes- are personal, private favorite [issues of mine] that Faculty only Staff only All-Campus Community sor of television and radio, said I hope may get some play. But I’m not going to 12:10 – 1 p.m. 3 – 4:30 p.m. 3 – 4:30 p.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. the employee fl u clinics have been mention them to anybody so this process has Textor 102 Clark Lounge Clark Lounge Emerson A more effi cient this year. complete integrity.” “I was rushed into the room almost immediately and got a fl u shot without the slightest bit of problem,” he said. “It was ideal.” Kranz said despite the early College pilots card keys onset of winter weather condi- tions there is nothing to indicate BY DAVID DURRETT student information to the system, there will be a severe fl u season SENIOR WRITER rather than retrieve the information this year, but it is hard to know at Since Monday, students living in from HomerConnect. this point. Terrace 5, Rowland Hall, Emerson Prunty said the idea of using card Kranz said, in the past, a Hall, East Tower and Garden Apart- key locks had been considered be- shortage of the fl u vaccine has ment 25 have been able to use their fore but was put aside in order to ad- left many people unvaccinated, ID cards to enter their residence dress other issues in residence halls. but there is no danger of a short- halls. By Feb. 1, 2009, everyone liv- In 2006, the Offi ce of Residential Life age this year. ing on campus at Ithaca College will had already started working to esti- “There’s an excellent supply,” have to do so. mate the cost of the project, when in she said. “All of our suppliers Zach Newswanger, assistant di- April 2007 the Virginia Tech shooting are telling us it’s readily avail- rector of residential life, said the lim- further emphasized the need for resi- able. If we need more we can ited installation, deliberately done in dence hall security, Prunty said. just order it.” every type of residence hall, was in- “[Th e shooting] really highlighted Th e Tompkins County Health tended to identify any problems that on a national level concerns about se- Department began holding public might surface before the system is curity on college campuses,” she said. fl u clinics for adults Oct. 22, with implemented in all the buildings. “We began to fi nd more students and the last clinic being held today. “It’s much easier to do this with parents asking why our residence halls Freshman Mary Apesos uses her ID card Tuesday to get into Rowland Hall. Karen Bishop, supervising fi ve buildings and work through all weren’t locked 24 hours a day.” Residential Life piloted the card key system Monday in selected areas. community health nurse at the your scenarios as opposed to trying to Th e lock system also automatically ELIZABETH SILE/THE ITHACAN Tompkins County Health De- do it with every single residence hall notifi es Public Safety if the door is left partment, said close to 1,000 on campus,” he said. open, Newswanger said. students aren’t going to work with the nice,” he said. fl u vaccinations have already Bonnie Prunty, director of resi- “It gives us much greater ability to system, the buildings aren’t secure,” Newswanger said students must been distributed. dential life and judicial aff airs, said address some issues that right now we she said. lock their room doors and take their “Typically we give out several students can still use their keys dur- would only know if we were visually Newswanger said it would be a keys and ID cards with them. thousand doses each year, so we’re ing the pilot period, so they can ac- standing there,” he said. few weeks or months before he could “If there’s two things a student right on target,” Bishop said. cess their rooms if the card key sys- Newswanger said students who judge how much students liked the should carry at any point in time ... it If students opt not to get a tem is inoperable. prop doors open in residence halls system but said he has encountered should be their keys and their ID card,” shot, they should take care of After fi nal implementation, the could face judicial sanctions. students who liked it so far. he said. “Th at’s not just my expecta- themselves by getting rest, drink- locks will be recoded so that student Prunty said the system’s eff ective- Freshman Daniel Bristoll, a resi- tion. It’s an institutional expectation.” ing plenty of fl uids, exercising and keys no longer work, but emergency ness depends on students not prop- dent of Terrace 5, said the card key washing their hands, Bishop said. personnel can unlock the doors. ping doors open or allowing people system has made little diff erence for All students must get new ID cards “As far as preventing infl uenza Newswanger said the system has they do not know into residence halls. him, but he still fi nds it convenient. at the ID offi ce on the balcony of the and infection, the single most ef- not yet experienced any problems “You can put the best card key ac- “It seems like a lot of money for Terrace Dining Hall. Call the offi ce at fective way to do that is by getting but said he had to manually upload cess in place, but the reality is if the what we usually use a key for, but it’s 274-3007 for more information. a fl u shot,” she said. 4 The Ithacan NEWS Thursday, November 6, 2008 Fraud risk Many cast fi rst presidential ballot a concern ELECTION at the same time I don’t really like the FROM PAGE 1 voting system, so I feel like I kind of lights of his year. don’t make that much of a diff erence,” on Web “Th is is one of those elections in she said. a generation that really captures the Junior Matt Zeitler, an RA in ID imagination and especially mobi- the Circles that helped organize FROM PAGE 1 lizes young people on campuses, the Circles viewing party, said he and that’s exciting for me to see,” thought every vote really did make Offi ce of Public Safety, Dunn said. he said. a diff erence. Th e spike in identity thefts re- Th is was the fi rst time most stu- “I know a lot of times it’s hard to cently has caused many, including dents at the college could exercise think that out of millions of people ITS, to worry about student activ- their right to vote in a presiden- in America, your one vote counts,” ity on the Internet. tial election, and many said they he said. “If everyone in our country Fuller said one of the biggest in- felt they could make a diff erence decided not to vote, we would never stances of fraud occurs when peo- by helping decide who their leader be able to elect a president.” ple reply to phishing e-mails. would be. Many students agreed that the ste- Phishing e-mails, according to Freshman Nicole Black said it was reotype that youth are apathetic about the Ithaca Web page, are electronic so meaningful for her to get to vote politics is not accurate. attempts, typically through e-mail, because she could fi nally be part of Stark said though some students to acquire sensitive information. something big. do not realize the importance of vot- Criminals pretend to be legitimate “So much of the world doesn’t get ing, it is not true for all. businesses like PayPal or eBay. a chance to choose their leader, and it’s “A lot of people, especially our age “We know for instance that de- just really important that we exercise now, really do care and do their re- spite our e-mails to the community that right,” she said. “I’m just really search,” he said. and despite our postings on Inter- glad that as an American I’m allowed Zeitler said he doesn’t believe the com … people still respond to these to do that.” stereotype either because so many phishing e-mails, who end up hav- Freshman Peter Keahey’s absentee of his friends have been so passion- ing their e-mail credentials com- ballot never came in the mail. He was ate about voting in this election. promised,” Fuller said. so passionate about using his right to “So many of my peers have en- ITS required all students to vote, he fl ew home to Ohio for a day couraged voting and have watched make their passwords stronger in to do so. the political process throughout March 2008. Karen Sunderland, Keahey, who rose from his table in this entire campaign process,” he a user support specialist in Tech- IC Square and threw his fi sts in the air said. “Th ey’ve told me how impor- nology and Instructional Support when it was announced Obama won tant it is to them.” Services, said the requirement was Ohio, said he thinks election night Junior Craig Ross was among the intended to stop illegal fi nancial was one of the defi ning moments of Republican students that were not transactions and the release of oth- his life. happy with the results of the night. er personal information. “I’m going to never forget [when He said he watched the news with Fuller said ITS provides re- Obama took Ohio],” he said. “I can call other members of IC Republicans, Members of the Ithaca College Fife and Drum Corps lead President Tom minders about criminal acts it home again. I disowned it since the and he said he was upset when he Rochon and students to the Circles Community Center polling place. through computers. year 2000, but now I can say I’m from heard the news. ALYSSA FRIEDBERG/THE ITHACAN He said credit card numbers Ohio again.” “We were all just really disappoint- and other personal information Some students said they were wor- ed, we didn’t really know what to say,” “I’m glad it’s over, all the months “Th e country is in really bad can be compromised through the ried their votes didn’t matter, although he said. “I hope that I’m wrong in dis- of this,” he said. “I’m fi nally glad to times right now, the economy is in Webmail database if students are many voted anyway. believing in [Obama], but we will fi nd see who won. I’m looking forward to the toilet, I believe we’re in a war not careful. Junior Rachel Stark said she re- out soon enough.” seeing what happens.” that’s not worth fi ghting,” he said. “We will always continue to do searched the candidates, watched the Sophomore Walker Robinson Despite uncertainty about what “If Obama could bring a little bit of the outreach eff orts to make people debates and voted, but is still unsure if said he is glad the campaign is over the future may hold, Klein said the re- hope, I think that’s great, because aware … but the extent to which she aff ected the election. and is anxious to see what Obama sults of the election give him hope that I’d like to be proud of America people listen to those messages we “I feel like I have more power, but does in offi ce. change is possible. again someday.” have little control over,” Fuller said. Exchange program off ers insight to other campus
CORNELL versity, sometimes it’s not the class that is the FROM PAGE 1 diffi cult part. Transportation between the two institutions can be a hassle, since a student has CAMPUS CROSSING CRITERIA and Law” at Cornell this semester because the to rely on public transportation or pay for park- Steps to take to participate in the Ithaca College-Cornell University Exchange Program: college does not off er a similar class. ing at Cornell. “We have law classes here at IC but noth- “No one really helps you,” Golan said. “I • Students may only take one course or • No additional tuition is charged. ing dealing with psychology and law,” Golan have my own car, but if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be four credits per semester. Students may take a maximum of 12 • For more information, contact the Division said. “I also heard good things about the pro- able to take a class over at Cornell. It’s defi nite- credits in four years through the of Graduate and Professional Studies fessor at Cornell.” ly not made easy.” exchange program. at [email protected] or 274-3527. Ithaca Golan said, though his class at Cornell is Swiettikowski lives on South Aurora Street College students can pick up exchange larger and does not leave much room to inter- and said transportation across town can be • The exchange program is available fall and program petitions from the Division of act with the professor, it is not much diff erent diffi cult. Swiettikowski has her own car but spring semesters only. Students may Graduate and Professional Studies in from his classes at Ithaca College. will usually ride public transportation early in take only courses not offered at their the Towers concourse. “Th e material is not really anything more ad- the morning and walk home from Cornell in home institutions. vanced than I’ve encountered at Ithaca,” Golan the afternoon. • Students must provide their own means said. “Th ey’re not all geniuses at Cornell.” “Parking passes are really expensive [at of transportation. Students from Ithaca College and Cornell Cornell],” Swiettikowski said. “It’s not that cannot register at the other institution until the far for me to walk home.” • Exchange program participants must be fi rst day of classes at each institution. Th e pro- Markle said a benefi t of the program to the full-time undergraduate or full-time gradu- cess requires signatures from the student, the college is seeing which additional classes its stu- ate students. student’s faculty adviser, the student’s dean and dents are interested in. • Students must provide signatures from “Th e program is good for us because we the program director of the Division of Gradu- their faculty adviser and school’s dean. ate and Professional Studies at the college and watch the trends of what students are taking,” the School of Continuing Education and Sum- Markle said. “If we have a lot of students who mer Sessions at Cornell. are going toward one course, it’s something we time students fi nd the classes they need at their environments of the colleges. She said she fi nds Jenny Lindsay, a Cornell senior majoring in can look into [off ering at the college].” home institutions. She said awareness of the pro- her smaller classes at Ithaca much more appeal- human biology, is minoring in exercise science Madelyn Williams, interim programs direc- gram is not as widespread as it could be. ing than her large science classes at Cornell. by taking classes at the college. Th ough the IC- tor of the Division of Graduate and Professional Junior Katie Crutchfi eld is taking “Photog- “When I’m at IC, the classes are much co- CU Exchange Program usually only allows one Studies, said when she fi rst came to the college raphy and American Landscape” at Cornell this zier,” Lindsay said. “It’s more of a friendly, less course or four credits per semester, Lindsay was in 2002, there were Ithaca College students who semester. Th ough photography is Crutchfi eld’s competitive environment.” able to get permission to complete her minor. wanted to take Arabic classes but had to attend major, she was not able to register or override for Crutchfi eld also said she likes spending time “[Th e Continuing Education Department] classes at Cornell to learn the language. any photography classes this semester. in a diff erent environment two days a week. contacted me in the beginning of the semester “We didn’t even have an introductory course “I knew about the IC-CU Exchange Program, Th ough Cornell has a much larger campus, telling me it was against the normal regulations at that time,” Williams said. “But I think the IC- so I thought I would look into that,” Crutchfi eld Crutchfi eld said she welcomes an atmosphere but because I’m a senior and the classes wouldn’t CU Exchange Program has moved us to start said. “I didn’t want to be taking no photography outside of Ithaca College. fi t into my schedule next semester, they let me the Arabic program.” classes for a semester.” “I defi nitely get the best of both worlds,” take two classes this semester,” Lindsay said. Markle said the number of students partici- Lindsay said using the IC-CU Exchange Pro- Crutchfi eld said. “I like walking around campus Even though Cornell is an Ivy League uni- pating in the program are low because most full- gram is a great way to experience the diff erent here and always seeing someone I know.” Thursday, November 6, 2008 NEWS The Ithacan 5 Common council to vote about street name change
BY ELIZABETH GORMISKY Ithaca homeowner since 1984, sees the possible CONTRIBUTING WRITER change as an inconvenience and suggests the Th e City of Ithaca Common Council will city consider renaming the library in honor of vote on the dual designation of State Street Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as “Martin Luther King Jr. Street” as early as “[King] was known as an educator, and there Nov. 12. If the Common Council votes affi rma- is no greater place to educate than at the library,” tively, State Street will have Morris said. “[Dually designating State Street] two names, and occupants dilutes respect.” of the street will choose their Th e opposition to the project, however, is preferred street address. countered by those who consider the dual des- Th e Common Council ignation benefi cial to the city. decided to postpone voting Alderwoman Maria Coles, D-1st, said she on the project after citizens acknowledges the hundreds of signatures col- raised concerns about in- lected in favor of the dual designation and the cluding public opinion dur- role of young people in the proposal. ing the Common Council PETERSON said “[Martin Luther King Jr. Street] can off er meeting of the Committee of businesses were positive modeling,” Coles said. “It gives young notifi ed of the the Whole on Oct. 8. people an image of what is possible for them in possible change. Joyce Catalfano, resident their futures.” of East State Street, said the committee should Coles also said three streets in Ithaca are hold more public hearings. named after women and only one is named after “I hope we would not make a precipitous de- an African-American. cision until all voices are heard,” Catalfano said. At the Oct. 8 meeting of the Committee of Frost Travis, owner of Travis & Travis De- the Whole, Mayor Carolyn Peterson said every velopment, represented the downtown busi- residence and business on State Street received ness community at the meeting. He said store a letter about the possible change. Peterson also owners were worried that changing State said about $20,000 was set aside for the project Street’s name might also aff ect the atmosphere and other related initiatives in the 2007 budget. of Th e Commons. Superintendent of Public Works William “Our primary concern is preserving the Gray said if the Common Council votes for the identity of Th e Commons,” Travis said. “It may dual designation, it would cost approximately For coverage of create some confusion for visitors.” $7,500 and take between three and six months Monday’s event check Tom Stavropoulos, co-owner of the State to change the street signs along State Street. theithacan.org/ Street Diner, said he is opposed to the dual des- Longtime State Street resident Gino Bush go/08relay. ignation. He said it would mean disappointment has promoted the project since it began. for the diner, which has been there for 72 years. At the Oct. 8 meeting, Bush said King’s “It’s not fair, it’s not right, and I don’t think daughter Yolanda King was the fi rst to sign the Belting it out it should happen,” Stavropoulos said. “If you’re petition. Bush also said Ithaca College students Junior Laurel Stinson of Premium Blend, the college’s all-female a cappella group, performs living on your own little street in your own little and MLK scholars should become aware of the at the Relay for Life kickoff event Monday in IC Square. This year’s Relay for Life will be house and someone wants to change that, how change and spread awareness on campus. held Mar. 28 to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society. would you feel?” “It’s time to do what we have to do,” Bush CHLOE NELSON/THE ITHACAN M.D. Morris, State Street resident and said. “We have to honor Dr. King.” 4HE !LLOY /RCHESTRA / iÊ>ÌÊ- ÜÊ ÀiÌÕÀÃÊÌÊÌ >V>ÊÌÊ>VV«>ÞÊ Óään ÃiÌÊ wÃÊ ÜÌ Ê ÛiÊ ÕÃVt n PUBLIC n SENIORS ÓÊÃivÊ6Ê-ÌiÀLiÀ}ÊV>ÃÃVÃ\ n STUDENTS KIDS 1 ,7", ÊÊ UNDER ÀÊ££ÉÇÊUÊÇ\£x ALL SHOWS IN 7ILLARD / Ê -/Ê " Ê 3TRAIGHT 4HEATRE ->ÌÊ££ÉnÊUÊÇ\£x 6cVaa"cZl f f 4(52 s XdaaZXi^dc £ÓÊ}i½ÊÉÊ ÊÃÌÕ`iÌÃʳÊÃiÀà d[ldgaY COMPLETE SCHEDULE \ &2) s egZb^ZgZ AT OR ON 3!4 s THE WEB AT Ê À>>ÊvÊÌ iÊ7`iÀiÃà VcY[Zhi^kVa
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BY SAM LOWE ber of 1918 after a cease-fire was signed at STAFF WRITER the end of World War I, according to the With less than a week left until Veterans Department of Veterans Affairs’ Web site. Day, Ithaca College’s Veterans Celebration Because this year’s Veterans Day falls Committee is ready for a highly anticipated on the actual day of appreciation, the col- day with events to remember those who lege’s ceremony will host many veterans, have served in the military. not just from the community but also from The college will host David West, the Longview, a residential living community medical director of the Bath VA Medi- for senior citizens in Ithaca. cal Center, as its keynote speaker. The IC Voices, an all-faculty choir, will sing speech and other activities begin at the national anthem as well as the song “I noon Tuesday. Dream a World,” by Andre Thomas, at the Having served in the military, West event. This is an adaptation of Langston said he is planning on paying respect to Hughes’ poem of the same name. the people who have joined the military Susan Avery, associate professor of mu- and made sacrifices in order to protect the sic education and founder of IC Voices, said United States. professors will also sing at the event. She “The message that I’m going to be talk- said members of the group were impressed ing about is that these are ordinary citizens with last year’s event and speakers. who put on a uniform and go about the dif- “It is one of the things that [we] really ficult work of defending our country, de- put in an effort to sing at,” she said. “It is fending our freedom,” he said. classy, it is very well programmed, and we Patricia Phelps, co-chair of the college’s love to hear the speakers.” Veterans Celebration Committee, helped West said he is hoping that college stu- start the group six years ago after it was dents and faculty will understand the sac- suggested that all veterans at the college rifices that people have made to join the get the day off in appreciation for their ser- military and understand what it means to David West, the medical director of the Bath VA Medical Center, will be the keynote speaker for the vices. She said the committee uses the day’s live in the United States. college’s celebration of Veterans Day Nov. 11. West said he will honor veterans’ sacrifi ces. events as a way to honor and thank veterans “This is an opportunity for me to tell COURTESY OF DAVID WEST and their families. [college students] about the sacrifices that She said the college is lucky to have West [veterans] have made so that they can enjoy At the end of the event, West will pick “Adults have a real deep understanding speaking at the event because it brings a dif- the freedom of being on campus without a veteran from the VA hospital to receive of the celebration of what Veterans Day is ferent view of Veterans Day to campus. She fear and live in a free society,” he said. a “Quilt of Valor” made by the IC Quil- all about and ... what the vets have done for said previous speakers have traditionally Ithaca and Cornell University’s Reserve ters. The group made an additional “Quilt us,” she said. been soldiers who served in the military. Officers Training Corps will present the of Valor” to hang in the James J. Whalen Avery said, in the end, it is a day when “This puts a new slant on things,” she colors at the beginning of the ceremony Center for Music. people can take time to show apprecia- said. “What he would like to bring to our after President Tom Rochon welcomes at- Avery said she was disappointed by the tion for veterans and recollect on their audience is what we as a country and tendees. Invocation will follow shortly after lack of student attendance at past events, heroic efforts. government are doing to help our vets by Chaplain Michael Faber. but she said she is optimistic that more will “[It] gives you a different outlook on the who have been wounded to get back to a The Ithaca College Brass Choir will also come this year. She said this might be be- rest of the day, maybe the rest of the week,” normal life.” participate in the event by playing the tra- cause adults have a better understanding of she said, “Maybe it will be a part of what Veterans Day was established in Novem- ditional “Echo Taps.” Veterans Day. will stop these wars.”
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BY LAUREN BARBER overseas. After returning home, he CONTRIBUTING WRITER put his eff orts toward building a na- Senior Michael Unis spends his tional chapter and became president last year at Ithaca College answer- later that year. ing not only to professors but also Dani Novak, associate profes- to a board of directors and executive sor of mathematics at the college, offi cers as president of the national faculty adviser of D.A.N. and board chapter of Do Anything Nice. member of the national chapter, Inspired by a group of seniors said Unis is thought of highly by his at his New Jersey high school who peers and D.A.N. members because started the fi rst chapter of D.A.N. in of his commitment. 2001, Unis created the Ithaca College “Michael is selfless, he’s differ- chapter of D.A.N. in September 2005. ent,” Novak said. “People change D.A.N. devotes its eff orts to small, after [spending time with] Michael. random acts of kindness throughout They get influenced by him.” campus and the community. He currently manages headquar- Unis said D.A.N.’s method is ter staff , handles fi nances, expands effective because the organiza- and develops new chapters, and tion focuses on extending little provides a link between the board gestures of kindness to everyone. of directors and four executive of- He said humans need to find fi cers from across the country. little ways to reconnect. Even if it Holding this position in a na- means just taking a second out of tional organization requires a large Senior Michael Unis, president of the national Do Anything Nice organization and its chapter at the college, offers the day to ask someone how they time commitment in addition to his passers-by free hugs last year outside of Emerson Suites. D.A.N. conducts random acts of kindness across campus. are or to give a hug. college-related duties. COURTESY OF MICHAEL UNIS “[We have to do] things that Unis said after putting in some- hone in on the positive things that times 12-hour days at school he has Novak said it is important to The club focuses on two main throughout the country, extending happen in life more so than just try- to go home to D.A.N.-related work involve students of all ages in this outlets for its ideals — schools and the D.A.N. message to the West ing to curb the negative,” he said. such as the President’s blog he writes national movement. local communities. Each chapter Coast at schools in California. Th e Th e club organizes events for the organization’s Web site. “We need young people to join takes on projects, both small and organization is currently promot- throughout the year, ranging from “I still have two hours of D.A.N. together,” he said. large, that will improve and enrich ing D.A.N. Global in an attempt to monthly free-hug stations and Oak work ahead of me before the night Junior Julia Lyon, secretary of its school and community envi- reach more students. Hill Nursery Home visits to orga- is over,” he said. “But, really, it’s the college’s D.A.N. chapter, said ronment through random acts Unis said he has high hopes and nizing the annual nonprofi t benefi t worth it.” the main purpose of the organi- of kindness. expectations for the future of D.A.N. concert that raised more than $5,000 Unis said his dream is to con- zation is to let students partici- Unis said D.A.N. is working to- “I see it becoming something for Multiple Sclerosis last year. tinue to expand the program’s mis- pate in a less structured form of ward an even further expansion for that unifi es the movement of kind- But Unis’ main goal has always sion so that it will eventually span community service. the future. Unis is currently focus- ness in our world,” he said “It truly been to spread the concept. While from elementary school through “A big part of it is spontaneity, ing on the newest chapter of D.A.N is an opportunity for students to studying abroad in Italy in the sum- college, allowing members to be anything from opening doors, pick- that started this year at Cornell develop and grow with an organiza- mer of 2005, Unis said he tried to exposed to D.A.N.’s teaching at a ing up books or holding umbrellas,” University. Th e national organiza- tion that’s theirs, and I think that’s extend the organization’s message younger age. she said. tion has managed to spread the idea very unique.”
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SELECTED ENTRIES FROM Public Safety Incident Log OCTOBER 12 TO OCTOBER 21
OCTOBER 12 person damaged a windshield wiper on RECLASSIFICATION person placed yellow caution tape on CCV/DRUG VIOLATIONS a vehicle. Pending investigation. Assistant LOCATION: Offi ce of Public Safety the door and on machines in the laundry LOCATION: Terraces CCV/FAILURE TO COMPLY Director Laura Durling. SUMMARY: Incident reported as criminal room. Pending investigation. Patrol Offi - SUMMARY: One person judicially referred LOCATION: Circle Lot 1 mischief Oct. 17 in A-Lot was determined cer Daniel Bechtold. for violation of the drug policy. Patrol Offi cer SUMMARY: One person judicially referred MVA/PERSONAL INJURY to be accidental property damage. Mas- Peter Wright. for failure to comply with offi cer’s direc- LOCATION: K-Lot ter Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. OCTOBER 20 tion. Patrol Offi cer Daniel Bechtold. SUMMARY: Person reported a UNLAWFUL USE OF A CREDIT CARD one-motorcycle MVA. Person declined OCTOBER 18 IDENTITY THEFT LOCATION: Campus Center CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL medical assistance. A report was taken. LOCATION: All Other SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per- LOCATION: Circle Lot 1 Master Patrol Offi cer Bruce Holmstock. ASSAULT SUMMARY: Individual reported un- son used debit card to withdraw money SUMMARY: Two people judicially referred LOCATION: Upper Quad known person made unauthorized from account. Pending investigation. for underage possession of alcohol. Se- OCTOBER 13 SUMMARY: Offi cer reported people transaction on credit card account. Sergeant Steven Yaple. curity Offi cer Chris Teribury. fi ghting. One person declined medical Pending investigation. Patrol Offi cer CRIMINAL MISCHIEF assistance with ambulance staff. Two Jeffrey Austin. CRIMINAL TRESPASS ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD LOCATION: O-Lot people judicially referred for disorderly LOCATION: Muller Chapel LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown conduct. Pending investigation. Master SUSPICIOUS PERSON SUMMARY: Officer reported a person in- SUMMARY: Caller reported an intoxi- person damaged parked vehicle. Pend- Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. LOCATION: Muller Chapel side the building without authorization. cated juvenile in possession of alcohol. ing investigation. Master Patrol Offi cer SUMMARY: Individual reported person Person restricted from the campus. Juvenile was picked up by parent and Dirk Hightchew. MEDICAL ASSIST/PSYCHOLOGICAL acting suspiciously at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Master Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. warning issued. Sergeant Terry O’Pray. LOCATION: Circle Apartments Oct. 19. Pending investigation. Sergeant OCTOBER 15 SUMMARY: Caller reported receiving a Steven Yaple. MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED EXPOSURE OF PERSON phone call from a person threatening to LOCATION: Hill Center LOCATION: Circle Lot 13 V&T VIOLATION/UNSAFE BACKING harm herself. Subject was transported IDENTITY THEFT SUMMARY: Caller reported a person sus- SUMMARY: One person judicially re- LOCATION: O-Lot to CMC by ambulance and judicially re- LOCATION: All Other tained a fi nger injury while playing fl ag foot- ferred for public urination. Patrol Offi cer SUMMARY: Caller reported two-car MVA. ferred. Investigator Tom Dunn. SUMMARY: Individual reported unknown ball. Person declined medical assistance Daniel Bechtold. Driver was issued one uniform traffi c person made unauthorized transactions and was transported to CMC by friends. ticket for town of Ithaca court for unsafe IDENTITY THEFT on credit card account. Pending investi- Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF backing. Patrol Offi cer Daniel Bechtold. LOCATION: All Other gation. Sergeant Ronald Hart. LOCATION: West Tower SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown per- FOR THE COMPLETE SAFETY LOG, SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown OCTOBER 17 son made unauthorized transactions on OCTOBER 21 go to www.theithacan.org/news person caused damage to a bathroom a credit card account. Pending investiga- stall. Pending investigation. Patrol Offi cer CCV/DISRUPTIVE/EXCESSIVE NOISE tion. Patrol Offi cer Jeffrey Austin. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Peter Wright. LOCATION: Circle Apartments LOCATION: Lower Quad KEY SUMMARY: One person judicially referred for OCTOBER 19 SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown EXPOSURE OF PERSON noise violation and underage possession of person left a trail of paint in parking CMC – Cayuga Medical Center LOCATION: Circle Apartments alcohol. Master Patrol Offi cer Donald Lyke. MAKING GRAFFITI lot. Pending investigation. Patrol Offi cer CCV – College Code Violation SUMMARY: One person judicially re- LOCATION: Terraces Peter Wright. DWI – Driving while intoxicated ferred for public urination and failure CRIMINAL MISCHIEF SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown per- IFD – Ithaca Fire Department to comply with college official. Security LOCATION: A-Lot son wrote graffi ti. Pending investigation. HARASSMENT IPD – Ithaca Police Department Officer Chris Teribury. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown Master Patrol Offi cer Dirk Hightchew. LOCATION: Eastman Hall MVA – Motor vehicle accident person placed a traffi c cone on the roof SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown RA – Resident assistant CRIMINAL MISCHIEF of a vehicle, causing damage to vehicle. CRIMINAL TAMPERING person left a harassing message. SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol LOCATION: J-Lot Pending investigation. Master Patrol LOCATION: Hilliard Hall Pending investigation. Patrol Officer V&T – Vehicle and Transportation SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown Offi cer Donald Lyke. SUMMARY: Offi cer reported unknown Peter Wright.
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EDITORIALS INSPIRED TO TAKE ACTION In an election season that mobilized millions, junior Ryan Reynolds serves as an example of political engagement
he 2008 election cycle was particularly historic, in part, because of the unprecedented involve- Tment of young people across the county. Th roughout the process, demographics that tradition- ally played smaller roles in election politics registered in mass numbers and made a considerable mark on this year’s results. All told, about 120 million people cast their votes Nov. 4, a new watermark in American politics. At 18 percent of that total, the youth vote made up a larger percentage than in many years. Yet, in the weeks leading up to the most signifi cant election season in recent memory, if not in the history of the United States, the student population at Ithaca College, allegedly an important element of this activist community, seemed to rest. IC Democrats, the largest political party organization on campus, had only 20 or so active members. IC Republicans was active but had only a dozen. And IC Greens had but two members. Fifty-one students took a bus to Pittsburgh to canvas for Obama, and an terrifi c show of elation overtook campus following the election. However, in the weeks leading up to Nov. 4, the campus seemed incapable of the kind of interest the rest of the country roused. Besides a few posters, a mock debate Oct. 20 and voter registration eff orts, none of the political groups was able to muster much of a presence. YOUR LETTERS In light of this observation, junior Ryan Reynolds Professor’s tenure denial unjust deserves special recognition for his civic contribution. that past students worked so hard to enact. I tration will do so as well. Let’s move past Reynolds, a politics major, was involved in the most I would like to take this opportunity truly hope that the continued manipulation accusations and focus on improving the considerable way anyone could be — he ran for offi ce. to join others in support of the tenure of of her tenure process comes to an end and college so that students graduate with a full Despite losing his bid for the District 11 seat of the Margo Ramlal-Nankoe, assistant profes- the professed diversity of Ithaca College is global perspective and understanding of all Broome County Legislature to incumbent Republican sor of sociology at Ithaca College, in light maintained. It has become evident, however, sides on important issues. Ronald Keibel, Reynolds ran a spirited campaign, one of the article on Sept. 25. It is amazing to that this will not happen without student ROGER CUSTER ’04 that started in April and included a competitive debate me that it has taken nearly fi ve years for mobilization and support. with his opponent Oct. 9. Th ough he was less than half the irregularities in her tenure process to DANIEL MCCAREY ’06 Campus losing ‘green’ appeal Keibel’s age, Reynolds showed no hesitation in meet- receive attention. I fully support Ramlal- ing with voters to discuss the pertinent issues at hand Nankoe in her pending lawsuit and urge I took a trip to campus just this week IC Republicans fostered dialogue — tax reform, environmental protection, government all students and faculty to join this fi ght and noticed more and more pavement effi ciency and fi scal responsibility, to name a few. for academic freedom on her behalf. I was surprised to read Ryan Prosser’s being laid down. Ithaca College has always Th e presidential race, especially the campaign As a student at Ithaca College, I took a letter (Oct. 23), which accuses conserva- grabbed my attention as a green, very envi- of President-elect Barack Obama, moved many to number of Ramlal-Nankoe’s courses. Her tive students like me of not engaging ronmentally conscious school, so was this new heights of political involvement. Reynolds’ class material, and the discussions they pro- in dialogue. In the same letter, Ryan really well thought out? Several parking eff orts and sacrifi ces exhibited the fi nest of such voked, opened my eyes to a perspective that acknowledges that the atmosphere is not lots/roads are available in a hard black style, civic action and should serve as an inspiration to was extremely crucial to my development as friendly for conservatives on campus and as opposed to the tender green I used to many other young people in years to come. a student and an active member of the cam- ignores the fact that my colleagues and I enjoy. Th e rain and other precipitation will pus community. Her ability to provoke new attend many progressive events. run off into our water and damage nature, ideas in her students by providing an open Just being a student at Ithaca College not to mention the loss of trees. I think environment for diff erence in opinion is requires one to engage in dialogue with the college has to rethink its approach. If THE GREEN TEAM irreplaceable. If she does not receive tenure, the left in the classroom, given the views of there’s one thing I hate, it is a hypocrite. I Climate Committee continues to make the sociology department will be at a severe most students and professors. Prosser for- strongly believe the college should walk the responsible recommendations loss. For this reason, it is time for students, gets that all ideas are given more consider- walk if it’s going to talk the talk. as well as faculty members on campus, to ation on campus today due to many years of t is encouraging to see that the Climate Commit- take part in direct action on her behalf. Th e hard work by IC Republicans and conserva- PHIL ABBOTT ’10 ment Committee is moving ahead with plans as denial of her tenure would have negative tive activists. Th e “countless” conservative scheduled even through the shifts in the admin- consequences on the future of the process programs he mentions were organized by I LETTER POLICY istration during the past 18 months. Th e committee in every department, as it would be a clear students and funded by outside donations has identifi ed short- and long-term tactics to begin to violation of the student’s academic freedom. we raised with no institutional support. The Ithacan welcomes correspon- cut into the college’s emission of 32,000 metric tons of dence from all readers. Please While attending the college, I organized, When I arrived at the college in 2000, no include your name, graduation year, greenhouse gases. Th us far, policies have been passed along with many others, the “Erase the respect was given to conservative ideas, and organizational or college title/posi- that can be instituted immediately, such as requir- Hate” rally, in which hundreds of students faculty and students tried to intimidate us tion and phone number. Letters must ing all departments to purchase Energy Star certi- took part in a day of action in response to during our fi rst events. In order to improve be 250 words or less. The Ithacan fi ed products when possible. Other feasible projects racist incidents that occurred on campus. the community, we off ered a comprehen- reserves the right to edit letters for include making each building more energy-effi cient As a result, the administration swiftly passed sive “Case for Intellectual Diversity,” which length, clarity and taste. All letters with better lighting, insulation and more. With the specifi c diversity requirements, evident on explains the problem and off ers many must be received by 5 p.m. the Monday before publication. All letters help of professors Susan Swensen and Beth Ellen Clark the “diversity” page of the college’s Web site. solutions. Former Provost Peter Bardaglio must be signed, submitted in writing Joseph, the college is looking into alternative energy Th e denial of Ramlal-Nankoe’s tenure would helped implement some of its ideas, and and either e-mailed to ithacan@ sources that will ultimately save the college money, stand in direct violation of these principles I hope President Tom Rochon’s adminis- ithaca.edu or delivered to Park 269. though the up-front costs of sources such as solar and wind are daunting during this economic crisis. Th e committee’s attention to the many aspects of curbing carbon emissions has been admirable. Now, Write a letter to the editor [email protected] the college needs to act on these recommendations, SPEAK YOUR MIND. 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 doing what it can now with a vision to cut energy costs and consumption in signifi cant ways in the future.
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GUEST COMMENTARY
Wall Street fi rms still have a grip on politics OUTO OOFF THET s a senior getting ready to enter the “real BLUEBL world,” I fi nd myself in a daunting position. APeople older and wiser than I am have told me that life after college is pretty bleak. Naturally, SHAUN POUST I’ve pictured it as a slow decent down a bottomless pit where 40-hour work weeks, growing health problems and that doomsday institution known as Holding Obama marriage all seem to contribute to a never-ending free fall. I know I sound pretty pessimistic, but what to his promises can I say: I’m an economics major. And as someone who resisted the urge to use this has been following the news space to say what others, surrounding the current eco- Ishouting from the rooftops, nomic crisis we’re in, I must the sun shining on them, blessing say it is pretty hard to see blue them, already have — that this is skies these days when there’s a the dawning of a new era — the recession beating at our door. Age of Obama, so to speak. We To make matters worse, will now all move forward to- the guy who we just elected DAN MUNNS gether to create a more equal, just president (someone who I society that will truly be a “beacon did, in fact, vote for) received millions of dollars of hope” for the rest of the world. in campaign contributions from executives and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talks with reporters after meeting with Congressional leaders on President-elect Barack Obama workers from the security and investment in- the economic crisis and Wall Street rescue plan Sept. 18 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and the Democrat-controlled dustries — the same type of industries that were LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE/ASSOCIATED PRESS Congress have an almost unprec- instrumental in starting this whole fi nancial mess. edented opportunity to eff ect pro- According to www.OpenSecrets.org — a fruit basket or a couple of joy rides in Air Force Mac into buying and selling more sub-prime found and much-needed change in Web site operated by the government watchdog One. No, I think what they’re looking for is more mortgages in order to help the big fi nancial Washington. Th ere is phenomenal group Center For Progressive Politics — Barack deregulation and less oversight of the markets fi rms reap the benefi ts of a new deluge of trad- potential. Universal health care, the Obama received $12.6 million from the fi nancial (and in Goldman’s case, a big fat government ing involving these same risky assets. restoration of America’s reputation sector (about $4.7 million more than John Mc- contract). If the past is any indicator of the fu- Th e truth is that Wall Street has always been on the world stage, education re- Cain received). Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and ture, it looks like the folks in Washington might playing Congress like an arcade game, putting in form, the end of our occupation of JP Morgan Chase were three of the largest single make their dreams come true. quarter after quarter, winning level after level, Iraq, fairer tax policies, a reduced donors to both candidates. As you might know, For example, back in 2004, the Securities and match after match, raking in tickets and prizes dependency on foreign oil — all the two fi rms at the end of that are two of the Exchange Commission bowed down to pressure and never having to look up at a “game over” that once seemed to be unattain- most powerful banks in the country. Recently, from the country’s top fi nancial executives (one sign. And now that we are going to be injecting able is now within grasp. they just started to receive billions of dollars of whom was current Treasury Secretary Henry billions of dollars into these banks and buying And I’m not just being dramatic from the government as part of the $700 billion Paulson, who was then chairman and CEO of out bad mortgages that the investment fi rms — Democrats have the power to rescue plan passed by Congress last month. Goldman Sachs) and subsequently repealed a have carelessly acquired, we need to be extra implement policies that before Goldman, on the other hand, is likely to be leverage law which, in eff ect, allowed the big vigilant about how President Obama and his seemed the stuff of fantasy (or of contracted by the government in order to help investment fi rms to take on much more debt administration handle this crisis, and watch every other industrialized nation). manage some of the toxic mortgages that are than they could actually handle. Also, it was the whether they pander to those same fi rms that Th e promise of change Obama slated to be purchased in the near future. government that allowed credit default swaps helped fi nance his big victory. has made to Americans, and the Th ough I’m not certain what these compa- and mortgage-backed securities to be traded in capacity of him and his colleagues nies want in return for their “investments,” I’m poorly regulated markets. And it was the gov- DAN MUNNS is a senior economics major. E-mail in Congress to eff ect this change, going to take a guess and say it’s probably not a ernment who pressured Fannie Mae and Freddie him at [email protected]. means that we need to hold his administration to high standards. He raised expectations and now GUEST COMMENTARY must meet them. Obama claimed to be a man not only of words but also of actions. Let him make good Art department needs a move and some funding on that assertion. But he must not be forgiven if he squanders his thaca College’s $145 million resort to fi lling the small lobby and chances to do what he promised. campaign, “Making a World then moving their works to the I hate the notion of “faith” in Iof Diff erence,” has brought the professor’s yard. government offi cials. I prefer proof new Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park Sculpture students seem to get that government offi cials are doing Center for Business and Sustain- the brunt of Cerrache’s inconvenient what they are elected to do. My able Enterprise to our budding location. After fi nishing their proj- vote was as close to a show of faith campus. Now ects they need to transport them, as any candidate can get from me. the college will which requires cars and parking. I’ll give Obama time. I’ll be spend $64 mil- Th ey get stuck running in haste to more critical of President Obama lion on phase haul their sculptures from the lobby than I was of President Bush, out one of the new to the car and back before parking of whom I expected little. I don’t Athletics and services notices their illegal parking. mean to be a thunderstorm liberal, Events Center. However, there is not a red lot any- expressing disappointment at Looking where nearby for students to use. the new administration’s lack of around campus, I say all this not to complain, accomplishments before Obama almost every ALEXIS MCNUTT but rather to bring light to many has even taken offi ce. At the same building within students of the college who do not time, Obama is treated as being at least the last 30 years has had some participate in varsity, intramural above politics, a celebrity demigod sort of face-lift, ranging from a small or club sports, or would just rather turned policy-maker, who will be replacement of windows to the new Sophomore Bridget Cullings sketches a model during a drawing class in the the time and eff ort be made to im- immune from criticism. Obama Park lobby and Textor lecture rooms. Cerrache Center. Cerrache is the home of the college’s art department. prove their classroom as opposed should feel the pressure of the mil- Cerrache, built in 1978, has not been COURTESY OF EMMA TANNER to their sports club practice center. lions of voters who put faith in him a benefi ciary of any such renovation. Money seems to be pouring into with their votes. If he is true to his It is a well-kept secret that the studios. Th at morning, students are the least of their worries. every facet of campus and some image, then Obama will withstand college houses its art department were painting through the white Th e weight room above the students, especially with the tuition the most intense scrutiny. In fact, in the lower fl oor of the Cerrache smoke of their owns breath. Linda art studios can cause a host of increase, might want a bit more for our doubt may prove to be a strong building next to Butterfi eld Stadi- Price, the painting professor last problems. It’s really only when the the art department facilities. motivator for the new president. um. Along with the athletic offi ces, spring, at one point said she was weight lifters above let their dumb- Th e college raised an extra $30 He needn’t despair that we’re weight rooms and locker rooms on unable to teach in those conditions bells smash to the fl oor, reverber- million during its campaign. Of that, not cheering him on — he at- the second fl oor, there are a couple and was forced to cancel some of ating through our studios as our $20.2 million will go to the new Ath- tained a rousing mandate, the of drawing studios, a sculpture her classes. ceiling shakes with peculiar force, letic and Events Center, while the only evidence of our faith. Faith is studio, painting studio and maybe And did I mention that parts of that the students feel disrupted. It other $9.8 million will be dispersed blind, but the blinders come off in one or two rooms that could pass the building are not insulated? Th e depends on the classroom, some to parts of the college that need it January. We want to see happen for classrooms below. drawing studio can be a particular are worse than others, but most the most. Let me suggest that Cer- what we feel will happen. Enjoy the In January 2008, the heating problem, especially when the nude students have learned to ignore it. rache get a little bit of love. feeling that good things are com- system failed on multiple occa- models arrive in the morning and Without adequate means of ing. Just don’t let that feeling lull sions. Not only did the system fail, shiver next to the small area heater displaying art work, students pin ALEXIS MCNUTT is a sophomore fi lm, you into complacency. We haven’t but what felt like air conditioning Bruce North, associate professor their creations on painted boards photography and visual arts major and gotten what we voted for yet. kicked in instead, leaving profes- of art, brings in for them every with silver push pins that litter design editor of The Ithacan. E-mail sors unable to teach in the freezing Monday and Wednesday. Th e mice the walls, and sculpture students her at [email protected]. SHAUN POUST is a freshman journalism major. E-mail him at ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED do not necessarily refl ect those ofThe Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Aaron King at 274-3208. [email protected]. 12 The Ithacan Thursday, November 6, 2008 election coverage
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the symbol of purity Students wear rings to commit to abstinence
Sophomore Jen Darrell slips off her purity ring Oct. 25 in Hood Hall. Darrell is one of many girls who wears a ring to symbolize not having sex until marriage. DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN
BY NORAH SHIPMAN only a symbol of purity, and so if into having sex. respect themselves … to save that Butler said she has been criti- STAFF WRITER purity is what’s in, then awesome.” “Peer pressure is enormous for form of intimacy to a time when cized by people questioning wheth- While most single college girls But Priscilla Quirk, coordina- adolescents and young adults,” she they’re married, then I think it’s a er she could make it until marriage. wait in anticipation for guys to tor of health promotion at the said. “It’s probably the biggest pres- good thing,” he said. “Who are [they] to tell me I won’t call and ask them out, Dana But- Counseling Center, said it’s sex sure in your life. It’s bigger than Butler said the rise of celebrities do it?” she said. “If I fail, then I fail. ler said she would be hesitant to that’s in — at least that’s the per- family, it’s bigger than church, it’s with purity rings sets a good exam- People don’t even try anymore.” accept the offer. ception most students have. Quirk bigger than anything.” ples for teenagers. Even though Milburn is going “When I’m in college, I don’t said the average Ithaca College against what is promoted in main- want a boyfriend,” she said. “I don’t student thinks their peers have stream TV shows such as “Gossip want anything like that because I had two or three sexual partners, Girl” and “90210,” she said she feels don’t know what’s going to happen, but in reality the average student “It’s not that we don’t have a sense of freedom and control from I don’t know if I’ll be ready to with- has had zero to one. remaining abstinent. stand the temptation.” “If you believe that everybody “You don’t worry about possible Butler, like a growing number else is sexually involved with one or a sex drive. We want to have STDs or anything like that,” she of students at Ithaca College, is more partners … there is a pressure said. “It’s not that we don’t have a committed to not having sex until that exists,” she said. “I am always sex drive. We want to have sex. But she is married. To symbolize this concerned that people might make sex. But it’s about meaning it.” it’s about meaning it.” commitment, Butler, a sophomore, a decision before they’re ready be- Milburn said she and her received a gold purity ring with dia- cause it’s kind of ‘expected.’” — Kate Milburn friends have not found it difficult monds from her parents while she Chu said she knows 20 to 40 to remain abstinent. was in high school. students from the college who “If you make the commitment to Sophomore Jen Darrell was 13 share her commitment, though Father Carsten Martensen, the “When I found out Jessica Simp- not be sexually active until you’re years old when her father gave her she admits they’re mostly peo- campus’ Catholic chaplain, said son was wearing [a purity ring], it married, you kind of attract simi- a silver purity ring engraved with ple she met through the campus though he does not think purity rings did make me happy,” she said. “Peo- lar company because you want to a key and a heart. At the time, church organization. are necessary, because scriptures al- ple always say it’s not possible to maintain that,” she said. Darrell said the ring did not mean Meredith Ellis, the Protestant ready teach abstinence, he will not stay abstinent until you’re married, Junior Casey Dwyer has never much to her because she was too community chaplain, said that pres- criticize them if they help someone and she did it.” dated a girl with a purity ring. He young to think about having sex. sure from friends can commonly in- to carry out these teachings. Senior Kate Milburn has a purity said he might be hesitant to ask “I didn’t really care because I was fl uence teenagers and young adults “If it’s going to help [individuals] ring that she slips on occasionally. a girl out if he knew she had one, 13 and it didn’t matter,” she said. She said she thinks purity rings and but if feelings developed anyway he At age 17, Darrell decided to people who abstain from sex are would have no problem dating her. wear the ring to symbolize her often criticized — Russell Brand “Th e thing about love is you can’t commitment both to herself and called the Jonas Brothers “God’s really control it,” he said. “So if I did to God. favorite virgins” at the 2008 Video feel compelled to date a girl with a She is not alone in expressing her Music Awards — because people do purity ring, so be it.” conviction through a ring. Wear- not think young adults can exercise But Milburn said she and her ing purity rings, and the meaning this control. friends have had problems dating behind it, is becoming more com- “They’re like, ‘Yeah, right, because of their decisions not to mon with stars such as the Jonas like you can really hold out until have sex. Brothers and Miley Cyrus, and with you’re married,’” she said. “It’s just “Sometimes they don’t want to everyday young adults like Dar- not what our culture is promoting date you because of it,” she said. rell. Th ere is no particular design right now.” “But why would we want to date for purity rings, though many have Quirk said while the decision to someone that’s going to disrespect crosses, gemstones or sayings such wear a purity ring is based on an indi- us and make us feel bad?” as “True Love Waits.” vidual’s values — values can change. Chu said the physical ring is not Junior Sarina Chu, who wore her “Somebody can determine that what has helped her to abstain from silver braided purity ring until it they’re not going to have sex and sex in the past. broke, said purity rings are a trend suddenly they realize that they ac- “Th e ring doesn’t keep me pure,” that contrasts with a mainstream tually want to,” she said. “I think the she said. “Th at’s my decision, and media driven by sexual images. From left, sophomore Dana Butler and junior Sarina Chu hang out last Thurs- intent and the promise can be very the ring just represents that. Th e “Even if it’s a trend, it’s a great day outside the Campus Center. The two practice abstinence until marriage. genuine, and the reality might in- conviction goes deeper than the trend,” she said. “A purity ring is DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN deed be diff erent.” ring can carry.” ACCENTUATE
14 The Ithacan Thursday, November 6, 2008
Hot or Not This week’s hits and misses
Staff Writer Alexandra Palombo dishes on the best and worst aspects of Election 2008. Hot Voting With the intensity of recent media hype, this election has long been poised for huge voter turnout. More importantly, the Obama and McCain campaigns inspired more college students and young people to vote than in past elections. Perhaps the 2008 candidates’ appearances on shows Go behind the scenes like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Daily of Triple Threat’s “Bare” at theithacan. Show” struck a chord with the college org/go/08bare. crowd. Voting is the “in” thing, The Los An- geles Times reported yesterday. There were twice as many new registrations this year A musical bromance than in 2004, and turnout by voters under From left, sophomore Mike Wessells, junior Rachel Sherard and freshman Luke Wise rehearse Ithaca College Triple Threat Theater’s 30 in primaries and caucuses doubled. production of “Bare” on Tuesday in the James J. Whalen School of Music. “Bare” opens at 8 p.m. tonight and runs through Sunday. CASEY KROSSER/THE ITHACAN Lukewarm Campaign commercials Obama mainly focused on becoming the hohot fresh new voice in the country, using the THIS NEW VIRAL SENSATION IS AS words “change” and “hope” in his adver- videoof the CHUBBY AS IT IS ADORABLE dates tisements. McCain, on the other hand, put much of his efforts toward attacking week Obama’s popularity, comparing him to Par- thursday is Hilton. But voters and viewers seemed YouTube has the power to do anything — Ithaca Wind Quintet, the fac- more interested in the fake versions of and that includes justifying the comedic ulty woodwind ensemble for the political persuasion. FunnyOrDie.com value of childhood obesity. The newest Ithaca College School of Music, received thousands of hits in September YouTube craze, “Chubby cuppy cake will perform at 8:15 p.m. in the Hockett Family Recital Hall. when Hilton shot back at McCain with her boy,” has been viewed nearly 2 million own commercial, in which she lounged times since it was posted Oct. 17. And in a bikini and explained her personal like all YouTube greats (we’re lookin’ at friday energy plan. And thanks to the brilliant you, “Dramatic Chipmunk”), this one’s “The Wild Party,” an Andrew Tina Fey, SNL has become relevant again already being parodied. Get the skinny Lippa musical set in the 1920s, with a series of (actually funny) presiden- on this chubby at theithacan.org/ will be performed at 8 p.m. in tial sketches. Somebody give that woman go/08cuppycake. the Hoerner Theatre in Dilling- an Emmy. — Andy Swift ham Center and runs through Nov. 15. Tickets start at $4.50 and can be purchased by calling Not 274-3224. The campaign that felt four years long “Underworld,” one of the fi rst Thank goodness it’s over. It’s understand- American gangster fi lms, will be able that voters and pundits alike will NEW SERIES MAKES ‘LITTLE shown with live accompaniment always furiously attempt to predict who will PEOPLE BIG WORLD’ SEEM by the Alloy Orchestra from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in Williard Straight next serve in the Oval Offi ce. What’s ridicu- guilty LIKE A DESIRABLE EXISTENCE Hall at Cornell University. Tickets lous is that people started taking sides for pleasures start at $9 and can be pur- 2008 as soon as Bush was inaugurated in chased by calling 255-3522. 2004. The campaigns — and the candi- Have you heard? There’s a new form of contra- dates’ personal lives — have been made ception in town. It’s TLC’s new reality series “17 more public than ever, especially since saturday Kids and Counting,” and it’s enough to scare McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running The Tommy Dorsey Orches- anyone into never having children — ever. The mate. Three cheers that Inauguration Day tra, a Big Band dance ensemble, show follows Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar as is approaching, so Barack Obama can will perform at 8 p.m. at the State they homeschool, bargain shop and brew laun- start doing his job. Theatre. Tickets start at $26.50 dry detergent with their 17 children. Oh, and and can be purchased by calling Michelle’s about to give birth to baby No. 18 in 277-8283. January. Can you say second season? The next Silent but not Quiet, an episode airs at 8 p.m. Saturday on TLC. exhibit made up of documentary photographs from the collection — Andy Swift of noted Miami art collector Martin Margulies, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and runs through Jan. 4 at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University. quoteunquote sunday Yamatai, Cornell University’s It was nasty, very nasty, but it was wonderful.ul. Taiko drumming team, will per- form from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. Lil Wayne on the birth of his son, Dwayne Michael Carter III, in Ford Hall. Free. “ last week. ” Thursday, November 6, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 15 Burrito beefs up Popular Collegetown restaurant opens its doors on Th e Commons
BY IAN HOLLIDAY tin boards and ethnic music. But she SENIOR WRITER has also seen a booming lunch crowd Th e menu at Th at Burrito Place is and a large number of families, both awash in self-referential humor. Cus- of which she feels are signs the busi- tomers can choose from “that bur- ness will be successful. rito,” “those tacos,” “this salad” and “[Business is] a lot better than I a host of other ambiguously named thought it was going to be because foods. As of last month, they can do we don’t have much marketing out,” so at the restaurant’s new location on Mackey said. “We had a little blurb Th e Commons. in the Ithaca Journal the fi rst day and Owner Jeff Mayer wrote the busi- a few takeout menus passed around ness plan for Th at Burrito Place as Th e Commons, and that’s about it.” a graduate student in hospitality at Mayer said opening a restaurant Cornell University. He graduated on Th e Commons presents diff erent in 2005 and opened his fi rst restau- challenges than those faced in Col- rant in Collegetown in January 2007. legetown. Among these challenges Mayer said opening other locations is a change in demographics. Cus- was always part of his plan. tomers on East Hill tend to be col- “We’ve been looking for a space lege students and employees, while down on Th e Commons for quite customers downtown tend to be a while,” he said. “And when this more diverse. opportunity presented itself, it For this reason, the lack of public- was just a natural selection. It was ity was intentional. As business at the very easy for us to kind of fall into new restaurant reveals the tenden- this place.” cies of its market, Th at Burrito Place “Th is place” is the building for- will change accordingly. For example, Enter That Burrito Place at merly occupied by Juna’s Café, which Mayer said the number of customers theithacan.org/go/08burrito. closed last spring after seven years, with children caused him to rethink Leanne Ives, an employee at That Burrito Place, prepares a burrito for a customer Tuesday at the restaurant’s an eternity in the life of a shop on the ads he plans to run. new location on The Commons, which opened last month. That Burrito Place’s other location is in Collegetown. Th e Commons. While the café’s “We had some kind of edgy ad- DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN former owners have not fallen off vertising that we’re going to hold of Ithaca’s culinary map — they’ve back on so we can go with a little bit restaurant online, without knowing is something where you say, ‘I want me when it comes to raising money moved to the Cornell campus — the more family-friendly advertising,” its location. this, and this, and this,’ which doesn’t for the additional restaurants,” May- opening of Th at Burrito Place’s new he said. “It’s still going to be Th at Senior Alex Rothauser said the really lend itself to online ordering.” er said. “But if I have a proven track location marks a shift in the fabric of Burrito Place with edge, but we’re lack of a nearby location had pre- It may seem strange to open a new record, there is money out there for Th e Commons. going to clean up some of the dialog vented him from ordering from Th at restaurant during an economic cri- good investments.” In the week since the restau- in our advertising.” Burrito Place in the past. sis, but Mayer said he doesn’t expect In the two years since its fi rst loca- rant’s low-publicity “soft opening,” Another group Mayer expects “A burrito is something that you the economy to aff ect his day-to-day tion opened, Th at Burrito Place has employee Arlene Mackey has seen his new location to attract is Ithaca really should specify exactly what business. Where he does expect to proved to be a good investment for people ask for Juna’s staples like cof- College students, many of whom you want,” he said. “A pizza is, you feel its impact is in future expansion. Mayer’s backers. Whether it will live fee, local artwork, community bulle- have ordered from the Collegetown know, ‘I want a cheese pizza.’ Th is “Th e bad economy is going to hurt up to Juna’s legacy remains to be seen. Beer pong players to compete for free vacation
BY ERIN MCKIGNEY Th e World Beer Pong Tour tries to off er dis- SENIOR WRITER counts to female players in hopes to increase At each end of a 7-foot table stand two men female participation. and 10 cups formed into the shape of a pyra- “We try to get girl teams obviously because mid. In the hand of a player from each team is a there are a bunch of guys in the room and there ping pong ball. It’s a scene any college student is is a lot of testosterone,” Kapoor said. “We want- all too familiar with. What’s not as common is ed to get some girls in there, so that’s why we the teams’ incredible accuracy. Th e player who hired girls to work the events for us.” sinks the cup fi rst gets the opening shot — and Senior Ashley Patane has been a beer pong scores again. diva for the company since her sophomore Since freshman year, seniors Kyle Curasi year. Her job is to promote the event and refer- and Dave Lawrence have grown accustomed ee the games. She said she has seen an increase to this scenario all too well. Th ey have been in participation. a strong team in the popular college drinking “It makes the event more exciting for every- game known as beer pong. body to have people watching,” she said. “Dave hits cups and then I do the rest,” Cur- Pines said he is looking to establish beer pong asi said. “I like to go second because I want the as a justifi able sport and prove that the game is chance of hitting the double cup or having the something more than an excuse to get drunk. bounce available.” “I don’t think it’s just a fad,” Kapoor said. At 7 p.m. tomorrow, the team will test its “Beer pong is always going on in frat-house skills at Pancho Villa as the World Beer Pong basements and college garages, and we are just Tour hosts its fi fth tournament in Ithaca. Play- trying to bring it to the mainstream.” ers on registered teams must be at least 21 Senior Andy Pfadt, who will participate in years of age and will compete in a bracket-style the tournament, said beer pong is more than a double elimination tournament. drinking game and winning requires skill. Th e event isn’t only about beer pong, but From left, seniors Dave Lawrence and Kyle Curasi practice their game yesterday at their “It’s funny how people make jokes about socializing with friends and having a good time, apartment. The two will compete in the World Beer Pong Tour hitting Ithaca tomorrow. technique, but so much of it is similar to like ALLISON USAVAGE/THE ITHACAN said Sam Pines, CEO of the World Pong tour. a free throw or a penalty kick in soccer, in the “It’s like a sporting event because people Since the World Beer Pong Tour’s inception and won a trip to Cancun, said he recalls the sense that you need your mechanics down,” come out and play, and it’s about competition,” in 2006, the company has expanded its tourna- experience of taking home the grand prize. Pfadt said. “Everything is form related, as ri- he said. “Similar to playing in a basketball game, ment locations. Ithaca will be the fi fth stop on a “It was like in high school winning the diculous as it sounds.” you need the same sort of focus and everybody 14-date run throughout New York, New Jersey league in lacrosse because you get that same Curasi said he has a particular form when takes it seriously — it’s really amazing.” and Connecticut. feeling behind it,” Utz said. “It was a sense of throwing the ball. Th irty to 40 teams are predicted to sign up, Teams are competing for a fi ve-day, four- accomplishment, major bragging rights for an “I like to stand a little further back, have a regional tour manager Neil Kapoor said. It’s night trip. Winners will have six diff erent spring entire year and one of the greatest feelings I can little give in the knees, and I like to throw an $25 to play and teams can preregister online break locations to choose from, all provided by remember from fi rst semester senior year.” arcing shot — not too high, but not too low,” at www.worldpongtour.com up to two hours www.studentcity.com. Options include Jamai- Utz said competition was fi erce and the event he said. prior to the event. ca, Panama City or a Caribbean cruise. Th e top had drawn a large gathering of supporters. With friends nicknaming them “Money Beer is provided throughout a team’s par- four teams will also receive prizes including gift “It was nerve-wracking,” he said. “It got Dave” and “Game Over Curasi,” Lawrence said ticipation in the tournament, but drinking is certifi cates, bar tabs and discounts toward of- down to the very last cup and I hit it, and I just he is confi dent in his team’s skills. 100 percent optional, Pines said. Teams can fi cial beer pong tables. got tackled by 30 people — it was insane.” “It depends on how many teams, but I think fi ll cups with water or an energy drink like Chris Utz ’08, who participated in a tourna- Despite the game’s popularity, the tourna- we have a pretty good chance of winning,” Cur- Red Bull. ment fi rst semester last year at 2nd Floor Bar ment teams are male dominated, Kapoor said. asi said. “We’re seniors and aged veterans.” 16 The Ithacan Thursday, November 6, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 17 DJ group injects big-city fl avor into local scene
BY MICHELLE SKOWRONEK “We like to plan and promote parties in CONTRIBUTING WRITER a professional way,” he said. “Whenever we For Carlos Porras, the ideal party scene throw a party we always get two hundred plus would begin with music bumping from out- people every time.” side the club. Massive amounts of people Saturday, Porras is bringing a famous nine- would swarm the entrance door. A single-fi le man Latin band from Rochester, N.Y., Son La- line barricaded by red velvet ropes would fea- tino, to the Hilton Garden Inn. Between sets, DJ ture a long line of anxious club-goer’s waiting Manny Styles will be performing a mix of popu- outside, all eager to enter Th e Haunt’s magen- lar salsa, meringue, bachata and reggaeton. ta strobe-lit room. Porras said live salsa music mixed with New Porras, the sales manager at the Hilton York City fl avor is just what Ithaca needs. Garden Inn, said such a scene would be the “Some people can’t aff ord to go see bands mark of success for the event he is co-hosting play somewhere else,” he said. “You don’t see tomorrow. He is Mr. Ballroom Events by day Latin bands coming that often in Ithaca, and it’s and DJ Tico — the party promoter and resi- tough to get DJs to come in from big cities. ” dent club DJ — by night. DJ B.O.B. said the parties also serve as an Twelve years ago, Porras moved to Ithaca opportunity to promote the group’s Web site. from Costa Rica. Porras said he was surprised “Th e goal is actually to open up our Web that no events, parties or bands had been es- site to new networking possibilities,” he said. tablished for the Latin community before he “We want our guests to check out new music got here. and help us book parties. We are already get- “I was shocked, so I decided to throw my ting some national success.” own salsa parties,” he said. “After that, people Porras said the two events at Th e Haunt just had me fl oating around, doing parties and the Hilton will be classy with a diff erent here and there.” style than most Ithaca club parties. Porras went on to host “Salsa Night” at “Th is is a big deal for our DJ company,” Por- Common Ground in 1997. Every Tuesday ras said. “Th e pictures we take at these parties go night since, he has spun a diverse collection on our Web site, and our Web site gets viewed of Latin jazz and salsa music at the nightclub. everywhere from Miami up to New York.” As of 2007, Porras has also been the regular Each DJ will bring a diff erent aspect to the Th ursday night DJ at 2nd Floor Bar. party, with the shared goal of infusing urban Senior Ariana Goldstein is a Th ursday nightlife into Ithaca for one weekend. night regular at 2nd Floor. She said she loves Sophomore Janine Nixon said she and her the hip-hop music Porras spins. friends are eager for the opportunity to party “He’s probably the best DJ in Ithaca,” she at new venues in Ithaca. From back, Carlos Porras, also known as DJ Tico, spins records alongside DJ Manny Styles at last said. “He plays the newest hip-hop and has the “Give me something to talk about,” she said. year’s TheDJStudio.com party at the Hilton Garden Inn. This year’s party will be at The Haunt. best mixes of classics and new stuff . He knows COURTESY OF WWW.THEDJSTUDIO.COM “Give me something diff erent and I’ll go.” what he’s doing.” Friday, Porras and his fellow DJs will host Porras joined the group in January 2006 rep- hip-hop to house music. A guest DJ, DJ Hydro Th eDJStudio.com’s party is at 10 p.m. to- Th e DJ Studio Annual Party at Th e Haunt. Last resenting Ithaca as DJ Tico. DJ B.O.B. is from from Top Shelf Entertainment — a professional morrow at Th e Haunt. Th e cost is $5 with col- year’s party, held at the Hilton, had a turnout Albany, N.Y., DJ Manny Styles hails from party-planning organization based in Ithaca — lege ID, $7 without. Son Latino and DJ Manny of more than 300 guests. New York City and the fourth member, DJ Ed will also make an appearance. Styles will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Th e DJ company, which operates through Smooth, lives in Miami. DJ B.O.B., whose real name is Robert Mal- Hilton Garden. Th e cost is $10 for tickets in its Web site, www.thedjstudio.com, is made Th ree out of the four Th eDJStudio.com DJs, lon, said he and the other DJs are expecting advance from the Hilton front desk or $12 at up of four DJs from around the East Coast. including Porras, will spin everything from the party to be a huge success. the door. 18 The Ithacan ACCENT Thursday, November 6, 2008 single Unsettling Nazi farce takes comedy too far Tracks we’ve got on repeat BY LEAH FERENTINOS file STAFF WRITER ‘DANCING CHOOSE’ Th e World War II comedy “I TV On The Radio Served the King of England” dem- TV On The Radio’s eclectic sound onstrates why some foreign fi lms are and wide array of infl uences span meant to stay foreign. Czech direc- genres to make this song a must- tor Jirí Menzel delivers the whimsical listen for any music lover. tale of a waiter who unwittingly fi nds ‘WHAT UP MAN’ himself in cahoots with the Nazis on The Cool Kids his quest to become a millionaire — The Cool Kids’ Midwest brand of hip- which was well re- hop is so fresh and new it will have ceived throughout listeners’ heads nodding for hours. FILM Europe. But the fi lm’s ‘TILTED’ intended satire must REVIEW Audiobytes for Autobots “I Served have been lost in the King of This mash-up combines Outkast, translation because England” Oasis and even the theme from it comes across as AQS “Knight Rider” to create a song that Our rating: gives listeners no choice but to morally off ensive, dance. Think Girl Talk, but smoother. not amusing, to an ★★ COMPILED BY JULIAN WILLIAMS American audience. Hotel maître d’-in-training Jan Díte (Ivan Barnev) observes the care- Accent’s Oldie But Goodie free world of affl uent industrialists ‘LOVE HAVING YOU AROUND’ and vows to one day be a part of it. From left, Ivan Barnev is the fortune-hungry protagonist Jan Díte, while Julia Jentsch plays Liza, his plotting Nazi Stevie Wonder He longs to live among his wealthy wife, in “I Served the King of England.” The pair steal from Jewish families in the morally offensive Czech comedy. This timeless track off Wonder’s counterparts, as they frolic with beau- COURTESY OF AQS 1972 classic “Music of My Mind” tiful women and bask in baths of cash. takes listeners on a nostalgic trip To pass the time, he revels in survey- Menzel to think viewers would At no point does he display signs its other, more blatant missteps in back to what popular music used ing the behavior of passers-by as he continue to find Barnev funny. of remorse for what he has done, structure and narration. to be. scatters coins around them. Even the Th ere is usually some sort of citing 15 years of jail time as “bad Th e events that take place in “I —JULIAN WILLIAMS wealthiest of folk, he discovers, will comedy to be found in even the luck,” instead of the more appro- Served the King of England” are strung scramble to the fl oor on all fours in most unfortunate situations, but priate term, karma. One certainly together by sporadic shifts between pursuit of a perceived fortune. fi lmmakers must navigate care- doesn’t expect that every fi lm will an older Jan (Oldrich Kaiser) upon his Such images are initially mildly fully when dealing with a tragedy contain an amiable protagonist, release from prison and fl ashbacks of quickies entertaining, yet they grow tire- like the Holocaust. For instance, but in such cases, the director must his youth. Th e broken structure ul- some and eventually downright Roberto Benigni’s 1999 Oscar win- provide alternative means to main- timately detracts from both stories’ irritating. It is one thing for au- ner, “Life is Beautiful,” chronicled tain an audience’s interest. impact because each serves as a pro- dience members to laugh at a a father’s attempt to shield his son Menzel does manage to salvage longed interruption of the other. Had bumbling idiot who is merely from the horrors of the death camps much of the fi lm’s fi rst half with “older Jan” been relegated to narrator, impersonating Charlie Chaplin, by pretending it was all an elaborate an artistically bold style — magi- the audience may have become more as Barnev does. But that changes game. Th at fi lm accomplished what cal realism. Th is venture off the invested in the main story line. All in once they realize Jan has willingly “I Served the King of England” does beaten path leads to some delight- all, the fi lm off ers a sampling of a dif- conspired with his Nazi wife, Líza not by employing slapstick humor fully quirky moments in which Jan ferent breed of humor that, unfortu- (Julia Jentsch) to sell millions of as a means to realize the situation’s sprinkles women with crushed fruit nately, is more often sour than sweet. dollars of stamps stolen from Jews actual terrors. and daisies. Such unpredictability COURTESY OF ASTRALWERKS condemned to die in concentra- Th e fi lm goes so far as to dismiss and near absurdity provides an in- “I Served the King of England” was tion camps. It’s patronizing of Jan’s involvement with the Nazis. teresting tone, redeeming it from written and directed by Jirí Menzel. “IN GHOST COLOURS” Cut Copy Modular Records The Australian group’s most recent album is a nice fusion of dance rock and electro-pop. Each Not the hottest party on the Bloc track seems to fl ow perfectly into the next, making it a great record for parties. Alternative indie group fails to connect distant genres
BY JULISSA TREVIÑO “One Month Off” is an accurate cue into STAFF WRITER “Intimacy,” a conventional, unemotional art- Bloc Party’s new album “Intimacy” is rock song that sounds like everything else a combination of guitar riffs, experimen- out today but with a little glimpse of hope tal noise and drums that set the mood for somewhere in the mix. the band’s third project. But the album is “Ion Square” is one of the few songs that’s not fun or emotionally both musically and vocally exciting. While deep. Instead, it is a bor- lead singer Kele Okereke tries too hard to ing, depressing clash of a ALBUM sing in a wide range of pitches throughout COURTESY OF FUELED BY RAMEN wide range of styles that REVIEW the album, “Ion Square” mixes inspiring COURTESY OF CABIN 24 don’t blend well. Bloc Party rhythms and beats with calm yet upbeat vo- “Intimacy” “SEEING SOUNDS” “Ares,” the fi rst song on Atlantic/WEA cals, with passionate lyrics such as, “How N.E.R.D. the album, combines an we’ve come to depend / on each other to the Interscope Records ‘Be OK’ is lackluster Our rating: N.E.R.D.’s latest record crosses ever-melting pot of melo- ★½ end / The space between us has disappeared almost every genre, making it a BY HANNAH AGATSTON dies and rhymes and is a / You finish my words for me.” great album for any avid music STAFF WRITER perfect heartfelt song. But the band misleads But these few songs are the exceptions in the listener. The key to its success lies in its utter randomness and, Th ough singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson’s fans with its fi rst track, as the rest of the tracks album. “Intimacy” is inconsistent as though the of course, Pharrell Williams’ 2007 album, “Girls and Boys,” brought her many suc- are not nearly as exciting. individual songs were just thrown together with- production abilities. cesses, “Be OK,” released Oct. 14, is mostly dull. Th e Unfortunately, the album includes the out any thought of an overall concept. Th ere is title track is upbeat and catchy, and the nostalgic tone most typical experimental, avant-garde an annoying layer of noise put over most of the of “Th e Chain” shows her vocal sounds that have come to be known as art tracks which clouds the background, eliminating diversity by relying on the wide ALBUM rock. Songs like “Halo” fall back on whiny any possibility for a worthy album. range of notes Michaelson hits REVIEW emo vocals, guitar riffs and basically the perfectly. But those two songs are Ingrid same beat over and over. “Biko” is dull — it’s the only glimmers of sonic hope Michaelson not inspiring or nostalgic, and it seems to for this indie-pop folk rocker. “Be OK” fill the album with unnecessary noise. “Mer- Th e repetitive lyrics on slow Cabin 24 cury” is another trite effort, with far too Our rating: ballads like “Lady in Spain” and ★★ catchy electronic mixes and lyrics like, “My “Keep Breathing” become redun- mercury’s in retrograde” that are repeated COURTESY OF PET ROCK RECORDS dant, lacking the spunk necessary to keep listeners in- with a few other stanzas mixed in. terested beyond the fi rst few tracks. However, songs such as “Ares” and “Let- “LUNA” Michaelson’s mind-blowing vocal and guitar skills ter to My Son” show the band’s potential, The Aliens save “Be OK” from ending up a total blunder, but lis- though it goes to waste with “Intimacy.” The Pet Rock Records Former members of Scottish group teners may question her songwriting abilities. “Be album is so remotely like “Silent Alarms,” the The Beta Band take a pleasant OK” and “Th e Chain” are the album’s only download- band’s fun, experimental and original debut departure from their usual psyche- worthy tracks. Th is album is ultimately disappointing, album, that “Intimacy” serves as the band’s delic funk rock and deliver a more contemplative rock sound. especially coming from a singer whose previous work contrast. But there is still hope. Within the established her in the ranks of acoustic-alternative mediocrity of “Intimacy” remain snippets of COMPILED BY JULIAN WILLIAMS wonder woman Regina Spektor. Bloc Party greatness. COURTESY OF ATLANTIC/WEA Thursday, November 6, 2008 ACCENT The Ithacan 19 TICKET Eastwood and Jolie fumble in ‘Changeling’ STUB Th e siren’s infl ated acting works in action fi lms, but not period thrillers VALID FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
BY BEN TIETZ CINEMAPOLIS SENIOR WRITER The Commons 277–6115 Angelina Jolie fi rst fl ashes onto the screen in “Changeling” as she RACHEL GETTING MARRIED wakes up in one of the most ex- 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and travagant displays of early-morning Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. stretching yet captured on fi lm. As Wednesday matinee 5 p.m. the main character, Christine Collins, Jolie conveys tiredness with the same RELIGULOUS ★★½ poise a hammy thespian might give 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and to Lady Macbeth, giving audience Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. members an immediate sense that Wednesday matinee 5 p.m. they are watching an actress at work, FILM FALL CREEK not an organic PICTURES character per- REVIEW “Changeling” 1201 N. Tioga St. 272–1256 formance. Clint Universal Eastwood’s disap- Pictures WHAT JUST HAPPENED? pointing drama is Our rating: 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and ostensibly based on ★★ Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. a true story, but it’s obvious early on that “Changeling” BURN AFTER READING ★★★ is just old-fashioned Hollywood ho- 7:15 and 9:35 p.m. and kum with pretentious acting. Weekends 2:15 and 4:35 p.m. Th e plot unfolds when Walter Collins, Christine’s 9-year-old son, APPALOOSA Angelina Jolie plays Christine Collins, a woman whose son goes missing in 1920s Los Angeles. Pretentious acting, goes missing one gray day in 1928 9:35 p.m. and plus directing that ignores the gripping drama of the true story it is based on, contributes to “Changeling’s” failure. Los Angeles (Eastwood seems to COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES Weekends 4:35 p.m. hate color). After months of search- ing to no avail, the Los Angeles Po- cause of some untoward activity on with quivering lips and unearthly clearly off his game here, trying too VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA lice Department comes to Christine their part. howling. Th e audience never feels hard to make a big statement about ★★★★ to tell her Walter has been found in If only the fi lm were as interest- anything for Christine, because, the treatment of women in society 7:15 p.m. and Illinois, alive and well. When she is ing as its true-crime counterpart. honestly, who could feel badly for and ignoring the more immediate Weekends 2:15 p.m. reunited with him, at a train station “Changeling” lurches back and forth the stunning Jolie? She’s hardly a re- drama (that of Christine’s alien- where the press has full access, she from Christine’s victimization to latable actress. ation from her son) the tale off ers. REGAL STADIUM 14 claims that this is not her son and what really may have happened to Eastwood is one of the titanic Th e fi lm is worth seeing only Pyramid Mall 266-7960 that the LAPD has made a mistake. Walter, but unfortunately Eastwood modern directors and for the past for character actor Michael Kelly, Th is is a claim she repeats often in gives Jolie, Donovan and bit players few years has expanded enormously who fi ttingly plays a detective who CHANGELING ★★ this movie. like Amy Ryan (as another not-so- upon the themes that began his me- unknowingly uncovers the horrify- 3:40 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 9:55 p.m., Convinced by Captain J.J. Jones insane asylum inmate) free reign to teoric rise to stardom — vigilantism ing truth about the possible fates of 12:20 a.m. (Jeff rey Donovan) she may be under act with a capital “A.” and the justifi cation for violence, Walter and dozens of other young shock, she takes the boy home and Donovan’s character is such to name a couple. In Eastwood’s boys. Eastwood brilliantly conveys a HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: begins to notice the obvious diff erenc- a fl atly evil misanthrope that he worldview, violence and moral God’s-eye view of American crime SENIOR YEAR es between this stranger and Walter. might as well end every sentence compromise are indistinguish- in this exploration of life’s unspeak- 1:20 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m., When she begins to complain more with “muahahaha.” Jolie has never able from American history. He ably black miscreants. Sadly, this is 9:45 p.m. publicly, even holding a press confer- been able to truly relax into a role. has powerfully and controversially the only saving grace of an overly ence organized by the social activist She is a physical actress, who has shown that that same violence is long and otherwise muddled drama PRIDE AND GLORY ★★ the Rev. Gustav Briegleb (John Malk- genuine screen presence, but she’s the foundation for modern Amer- that really should have been up the 4 p.m., 10:05 p.m. ovich, who never strays from his one about as subtle as a shotgun to the ica. However, Eastwood also has a director’s alley. note of righteousness), Jones orders head (when she wants to look sad, fi ne sense of the absurd, which only ROCKNROLLA her to be held at an insane asylum. It her face trembles like Harpo Marx). comes through in the LAPD’s at- “Changeling” was written by J. 12:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. is clear to all involved that the LAPD Aided by Eastwood’s syrupy music tempts to convince Christine this Michael Straczynski and directed wants this covered up, most likely be- score, she telegraphs her big scenes young boy is her son. Eastwood is by Clint Eastwood. ROLE MODELS 11:40 a.m., 2:10 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 10:10 p.m.
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Satire and intelligent wordplay make Barth’s latest fi ction work relatable THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES ★★★ 12:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:40 p.m., BY WHITNEY FABER focusing on a different couple’s story, rang- 9:15 p.m. CONTRIBUTING WRITER ing from short tell-alls about the community’s From within the metal gates and keypad en- Peeping Toms, to the happenings at a disas- SOUL MEN trance of a gated community, John Barth’s new trously tragic toga party and the temptations 11:50 a.m., 2:20 p.m., 4:50 p.m., book, “Th e Development” ($18.40), eloquently of adultery. 7:20 p.m., 10 p.m. shatters all images of the golden age of retire- The characters in Barth’s stories face con- ment with sarcasm and wit. Presenting the dark flicts between appearances and reality that W. ★★½ reality of life as it heads into decline, Barth dis- even younger audiences are familiar with. Each 3:40 p.m., 9:30 p.m. plays the less-glorious side of getting older. character elegantly projects happiness to the Hailed by critics as one rest of the community while grappling with in- ZACK AND MIRI of the greatest postmod- ner conflict. They talk to each other with the 12:10 p.m., 1:10 p.m., 2:40 p.m., ern writers of all time for BOOK overly polite air that often buzzes around at 4:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:50 his works “Lost in the Fun- REVIEW indulgent American cocktail parties — an im- p.m., 9:40 p.m., 10:20 p.m. house” and “Chimera,” Barth “The age reminiscent of the 2004 comedy-thriller Development” has once again shifted the Houghton Mifflin film, “The Stepford Wives.” Barth plays up this conventions of novel-writing Company contrast beautifully, using it to add depth to in this intriguing read. With Our rating: characters that would otherwise seem cold CORNELL CINEMA a refreshing and humorous ★★★½ and robotic. 104 Willard Straight Hall 255-3522 conversational style using While readers may be amused by the com- run-on sentences to create pages that read more plexity of the characters as well as the realistic For more information, visit like a casual lunch chat than a novel, Barth deliv- characterization, the plots often lack the excite- http://cinema.cornell.edu. ers another innovative success. ment and suspense that Barth leads them to Th ough the book’s audience is evidently target- Postmodern author John Barth gives readers of all expect. Each story does, however, fi nish with a ed to a readership the same age as the senior citi- ages an insider’s perspective on life after 60. clever and ambiguous twist that leaves the read- zen characters in the stories, the satirical wit makes COURTESY OF HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY er wondering about the characters’ fates. it an entertaining read even for the 18 to 25 set. “The Development” is in many ways a witty OUR RATINGS Barth’s fresh delivery of universal themes of growth appreciate Barth’s similar voice and delivery. story about life’s inevitable challenges. Read- and life, plus the raw and relatable nature of the The book is an intermingling of nine short ers of all ages can appreciate the series of liter- Excellent ★★★★ characters, defy any potential age obstacles. Fans of fictional stories set within Heron Bay Estates, ary anecdotes which delve below the surface of Good ★★★ J.D. Salinger’s sarcastic approach to the mundane a Maryland community of retirees and empty- neighborhood gossip to deliver poignant and Fair ★★ aspect of daily life in “Th e Catcher in the Rye” will nesters. Each chapter is a first-person account relatable truths. Poor ★ 20 The Ithacan CLASSIFIED Thursday, November 6, 2008
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BY ZAK FAILLA The Bombers will be in the capable hands STAFF WRITER of Head Coach Andy Byrne, who has been ith the top seed in the Empire 8 coaching in Ithaca for the past 25 years. Senior Championship, the men’s soc- midfielder Jason Kaufman said having a coach Wcer team will look to rebound that has been a part of this kind of adrenaline from last season, when it failed to qualify for and emotion-filled game before could only help the tournament. the team. Conference rival Stevens Institute of Tech- “Experienced players and coaches help keep nology may be the favorite going into the tour- the team relaxed, while still being able to play nament, but the Bombers will be the ones with with urgency and intensity,” he said. home-field advantage, and senior defender Having been in this position before will help Matt Radley said that will be especially benefi- the Bombers to maintain their focus and con- cial to the Blue and Gold now that every game centration. Odenbach said there are only minor is pivotal. changes that the team may need to make. “We wouldn’t have to travel the four hours “The main changes we will make as a team to Stevens and stay overnight in a hotel,” he and individually would be to work on the said. “By playing at home, we have the comforts little things like penalty kicks in case a game of home, as well as a grass field as opposed to comes down to a shoot-out,” Odenbach said. Stevens’ turf which plays to their advantage.” “Other than that, all we can do is increase The single-elimination playoffs will present our intensity.” Sophomore midfi elder Jeff Geyer goes for a header over a different test from the regular season for the For the seniors, this is their last chance at an Rowan University junior forward Dan Arnold on Bombers. With every team fighting for its life, Empire 8 title and a berth in the NCAA tourna- Oct. 11 at Carp Wood Field. it will intensify the speed of the game, changing ment. Radley said all the seniors recognize the ALYSSA FRIEDBERG/THE potential strategies. Senior captain Kurt Oden- importance of the games they are about to ITHACAN bach said now is when the most experienced play this weekend. players need to take control and lead the team. “It’s win or go home, so of course we “The upperclassmen need to step up during want to win,” Radley said. “We’ll try this time,” he said. “We have been in this situ- everything in our power to do that, ation before and need to set an example as to and as they say, ‘Leave it all out on how to deal with it.” the pitch.’” ANDY WILHELM ADAM DURST GOALIE GOALIE ITHACA COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE The senior goalkeeper con- Durst made 89 saves Women’s team stays dominant tinued his stellar career as during his junior year a Bomber, making 64 saves for the Cardinals. He BY THOMAS ESCHEN Technology. Both teams had in the regular season. was named Empire 8 STAFF WRITER Against St. John Fisher Goalie of the Week on strong seasons, but like Ithaca, College this season, he or the women’s soccer team, the thought Nazareth also fi nished tied at Oct. 27. Durst made made four saves in a fi ve saves in Fisher’s of a long November playoff run is be- the top of the standings with a 0–0 tie on Oct. 19. matchup against Fcoming a tradition. 7–1 record in the conference. the Bombers. Year after year, the team has dominated Th e Bombers earned the top regular-season competition en route to not only seed in the Empire 8 title by the Empire 8 playoff s but the Division III NCAA defeating Nazareth 2–1 in championship playoff s, as well. Th e 2007 team double overtime Oct. 25. CHELSEY Key Matchups: advanced into the Elite Eight, and the 2008 squad While winning the Empire FELDMAN is looking to top that performance. 8 tournament and getting an FORWARD These are the top play- After fi nishing 12–2–2 overall and 7–1 NCAA tournament automatic ITHACA COLLEGE in Empire 8 play, the Bombers gained the top bid is Ithaca’s main goal at the Ithaca’s all-time scoring ers to look for in both seed in the Empire 8 tournament this coming moment, it still could reach the leader will be determined to go far in the playoffs weekend, meaning they will host. While those NCAA tournament if it lost via an in her senior year. Feld- tournaments regular season records may be extremely simi- at-large bid. man contributed a goal lar to the 2007 team’s numbers, senior forward Th e Bombers head into the in the Bombers’ 2–0 Chelsey Feldman said this team is much dif- month of November with the win over Stevens on realistic vision of a NCAA nation- Sept. 27 in Hobo- ferent and people will need to step up in every ken, N.J. SALME COOK facet of the game. al championship on their minds. MIDFIELDER “We have a lot of new players in key roles, so After an Elite Eight appearance in STEVENS INSTITUTE OF 2007, this group is hungry for more. TECHNOLOGY we will stress the importance of the playoff s,” she Cook was the Ducks’ best said. “I am hoping everyone recognizes the im- “Th e bar is set high and there is added offensive weapon with 12 portance of each game.” pressure this year going into playoff s because goals in her senior year. Th is time of year, every game proves to be of our success last year,” junior Amy Scheff er Cook recorded a hat vital, as it can be the diff erence between the con- said. “We will handle it confi dently and come out trick against Rutgers University-Camden on tinuation and ending of a season. on top.” Oct. 22. Th e playoff format reinforces this fact, as the games in both the Empire 8 and NCAA tournaments are scheduled only on the week- ends, giving the team a full week to prepare for its opponents. Th e Bombers are now focused on Stevens In- stitute of Technology, who they already defeated 2–0 in Hoboken, N.J., this season. Stevens fi n- ished the season fourth in the conference at 5–3. Seeing opponents for the second time in a sea- son makes the games more competitive, giving the week of preparation even more meaning. “Now everyone has seen each other before,” junior Winnie Adrien said. “Th at makes it a little more competitive, which means it will take a lot more preparation during the week.” Th ough the Bombers won’t be looking too far ahead, they still need to prepare for their potential championship game on Sunday. If the Bombers can defeat Stevens, they will play the From left, Nazareth College freshman back Deborah Towle chases after senior forward Chelsey Feldman as Nazareth sophomore winner of the other semifi nal game between goalie Hillary Simon and senior back Emily Zurschmit converge on the ball in Ithaca’s 2–1 win Oct. 25 at Carp Wood Field. Nazareth College and Rochester Institute of TJ GUNTHER/THE ITHACAN 24 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, November 6, 2008 FOOTBALL IN FOCUS Seniors play potential last game at Butterfi eld
BY BRYAN SHAY Senior quarterback and captain Dan Ju- STAFF WRITER van said he is not ready to leave the field Set against the vastness of Cayuga Lake where he has been calling the signals for the and hills burning with the brilliance of past three seasons either. He said he was Ithaca’s fall foliage, the 24 seniors on the thrilled to see the team pick up a big con- football team donned their Bomber blues ference win but was upset to have played, Saturday for the final regular-season home possibly, his last game in front of the game of 2008. Bomber faithful. Th e game against Empire 8 rival “I was more emotional after the game Springfi eld College fell during Ithaca Col- than prior,” Juvan said. “To come out with lege’s Family Weekend — making it even the win made it more special.” more signifi cant. At 7–1 and tied for fi rst place in the Empire As the 24 seniors took the fi eld with their 8, there is still a possibility the Bombers could underclassman teammates to play what may host a home playoff game. Th ey would likely be their last game on the college’s campus, have to win their fi nal two games against Al- their parents packed fred University and SUNY-Cortland and earn the stands to watch STAT CHECK an automatic bid by winning the conference. the game. The Bombers will Because this scenario is still in the Bombers’ Afterward, play- lose 24 seniors at sights, they are not yet willing to say this will ers gathered with the end of the sea- be their last home game this year. their families out- son. This includes tri- Senior linebacker and captain Matt captains Dan Juvan, side the stadium. Brian Weverbergh and Scalice said he made sure to go all out Sat- Senior captain Matt Scalice. urday at Butterfi eld with the thought that and tight end Bri- this could be his last chance to perform an Weverbergh said he reminisced on his in front of a hometown crowd. But in the memories at Butterfield with his family af- back of his mind, he said he knew it may ter the game. not have been his fi nal time on the gridiron “I’ve made great friendships and lots at Butterfi eld. of memories there,” he said. “It was tough “For me, I tried not to think about it looking back at the stadium knowing you being my last game at Butterfield,” Scalice might never step on that field again.” said. “I just tried thinking about playing our But if Weverbergh does not ever play a game and getting a win.” home game at the college again, he will have Scalice said he is healthier now than he left on a high note as the South Hill squad has been all season and is ready to make a demolished the Springfield Pride 37–8. run at the playoffs. Since joining the program, the class of “Our team is starting to gel at a great 2009 has seen much success at Butterfield point in the season, and we are in control of Stadium. During their four-year tenure our own destiny,” Scalice said. at the college, the Bombers own a 19–2 That destiny is still unknown for the record at home, scoring just under 37 points 2008 season. The only certain thing at this a game in that time span. point is that Ithaca loses 24 players at the In the 2008 regular season, this class of end of the season. seniors continued the success it has seen However, Scalice said despite this be- throughout its tenure at Ithaca. The Bomb- ing the last season the seniors will suit ers, led by their senior captains, finished up on South Hill, he and his teammates the season a perfect 5–0 at Butterfield, will always be a part of the Bomber outscoring their opponents by a total of football program. 216–97. The Bombers’ success at home is “Bomber football is a family that con- an accomplishment, but a bittersweet one sists of players, coaches, past players From left, Springfi eld College senior linebacker Tom Caporale chases after senior quarterback for graduating seniors. and our families,” Scalice said. “We are Dan Juvan as Juvan rushes downfi eld in Ithaca’s 37–8 victory Nov. 1 at Butterfi eld Stadium. “I just don’t want it to end,” Weverbergh said. all Bombers.” EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN
FOOTBALL PREVIEW Empire 8 title at stake Saturday
BY CORY FRANCER “Alfred has become a very good Alfred’s physicality. SPORTS EDITOR team in the Empire 8,” Welch said. “It’s always going to be a physical Th e football team will travel to “We both are, and every time we’ve game against Alfred,” he said. “Who- Alfred University this Saturday for its matched up it’s been a very good ever is going to be the more physical last conference game of the season. game. We just feel good that we’ve team is going to win the game.” With the standings as tight as they are been on the upper end of them.” Defensively, the Blue and Gold will at the top of the Empire 8, this game Last season, the Bombers trounced have to be prepared for Alfred’s aerial is essential for the Bombers if they are Alfred, No. 19 nationally ranked, at attack. Th e Saxons have rolled to a 6–2 to fi nish fi rst in the conference. Butterfi eld Stadium with a score of overall record through the strength As it stands, 42–25. Senior quarterback Dan Ju- of the arm of freshman quarterback the Blue and Gold NEXT UP van led the off ensive attack with four Tom Secky. Secky has had 18 touch- are tied for the top Ithaca faces touchdown passes in the game. De- down passes this season and is averag- of the conference SUNY-Cortland spite last season’s success with the ing slightly more than 231 yards per with a 4–1 record. for the Cortaca throwing game, Welch said he will game. Junior defensive end Joe Goetz A win against Al- Jug at noon mix things up on the off ensive end. said the Bomber defense will try to put Saturday Nov. fred would at least 15 in Cortland, “Th e important thing will be if a damper of Alfred’s passing game by secure a share of N.Y. It is the we are able to run and pass against exploiting its young off ensive line. the conference 50th anniversa- them,” he said. “Th ey try to force “Th ey don’t really have a lot of ex- championship. ry of the Jug. you to do one thing or another, and perience coming back on the off ensive Head Coach Mike we have to try and take what their line, so we’re going to try to take as Welch said the prospect of a confer- defense gives us. If you look at our much advantage of that as possible,” ence championship has his players numbers we’re pretty balanced and he said. determined to win at Alfred. that’s hard to defend.” With the implications for the con- “Every game is important as we Th ough Juvan left last week’s ference and for national standings that get down towards the end,” he said. game against Springfi eld College this game holds, the South Hill squad “If we win this game we’re confer- in the third quarter with what ap- is trying not to get caught up in the ence champions. Th at’s one of our peared to be a wrist injury, Welch hype. Goetz said the best method for a goals, and we’d like to meet that.” said the quarterback is healthy victory on Saturday is to stay focused If recent history is any indication, and the passing game will be at its and to keep the team playing the way the South Hill squad’s chances of strongest Saturday. it has played all season. victory at Alfred are strong. Ithaca Having played Alfred three times “We just have to stay true to our has defeated the Saxons nine out during his college career, senior of- assignments, and if we can do that of the last 10 times the teams have fensive tackle Sean Mirkov said the it should be a good game,” he said. From left, junior running back Thomas Bergerstock is forced out of bounds by met, despite Alfred’s consistent suc- keys on the off ensive end will be “We’re going to play like we play every Springfi eld strong safety Greg Webster on Nov. 1 at Butterfi eld Stadium. cess in conference standings. preventing the blitz and surpassing week: hard-nosed Ithaca football.” ALLISON WASSINK/THE ITHACAN Thursday, November 6, 2008 SPORTS The Ithacan 25 Never faltering from the top Women’s squad has been Empire 8 champions since cross country has been conference sport
BY ANDREW WEISER overall, winning the Empire 8 Rookie of the STAFF WRITER Meet and becoming the fifth Bomber in six The women’s cross country team left the years to claim this title. Empire 8 Championship on Saturday liter- Ware said the team sets three goals ev- ally tasting the sweetness of victory. The ery year. After completing the first, winning tradition of giving the top-20 runners a pie the Empire 8, they have to shift their focus of their choice at the conference champion- to the future. ship is something the Bombers have come “We want to do well at states and hope- to look forward to in their six-year domina- fully qualify for nationals,” Ware said. tion of the conference. With the state tournament coming up this “I got Dutch apple pie,” senior co-captain weekend, the team used this week off to rest Lindsey Nadolski said. “I was a little nervous up, but they are no less determined. [that I wouldn’t get my top choice], but it was “A lot of people are just trying to be OK because I got my pie.” careful with their injuries or potential in- This victory for the Blue and Gold ex- juries,” Nadolski said. “It’s so important to tends a streak that began in 2003 when the have depth and everyone feeling well all at Empire 8 added women’s cross country to the same time.” its list of accepted sports. With the pressure of the state tourna- Nadolski said the runners recognize the ment approaching, Ware makes sure every Bombers have historically dominated the con- runner is prepared both mentally and phys- ference, but in order to stay on top, the team ically before each playoff race. knows it is never a guarantee they will win. “He really tries to keep everyone calm,” “We’ve definitely always been a solid Nadolski said. “He’s very positive, [and] it’s force in the Empire 8,” Nadolski said. “We great to have a coach like that.” take that into account, but I feel we look at But along with what Ware brings to the it more generally.” team, it’s the teammates’ understanding of Head Coach Bill Ware said he is pleased each other that helps motivate everyone to with his team’s victory while keeping his sights work harder. set on other non-conference teams the South “We don’t put pressure on each other, Freshman Heidi Baumbach runs through campus during women’s cross country practice Sept. 22. Hill squad will face at the state tournament. we just know that our team is counting on The Bombers won the Empire 8 Championship Oct. 25 for the sixth consecutive season. “The Empire 8 isn’t the strongest league,” us and that we need to do our job,” junior JAKE FORNEY/THE ITHACAN he said. “We’re trying to get closer to St. Melanie McCormick said. “We know what Lawrence [University].” works, and we keep doing it.” “I’m a senior, and I still get nervous at competition and the team’s fi nal meet of Nadolski’s time of 17:44 earned her third Returning to competition this Saturday at this point of the season,” Nadolski said. “Th e the season. overall and fi rst in the conference, winning the the New York State Track Conference Cham- competition has increased exponentially.” “We’re going to have to race regionals title of Empire 8 Runner of the Meet for the pionship in Clinton, N.Y., the No. 25 nation- Having advanced to nationals the last like it is our last race,” Nadolski said. second consecutive year. A Bomber has won ally ranked Blue and Gold will be up against eight years, the team is determined to con- Considering the skill the Bombers have the title in all six years of competition. several other top-tier teams in New York. tinue this trend. Nadolski said she will be shown already, it is likely they will taste In addition, freshman Heidi Baumbach Even with three years of experience, Nadol- competing at her highest level to get to na- sweet victory again. This time, though, it finished fourth in the conference and 22nd ski said she gets butterfl ies before each race. tionals because it could be her fi nal collegiate will be at regionals. Winter Sports Preview
Look for it next Thursday in The Ithacan: A complete overview of this season’s teams, stars and rivalries. Whether it’s basketball, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and fi eld or wrestling, you’ll fi nd it all here. 26 The Ithacan SPORTS Thursday, November 6, 2008 Searching for success Th e club ice hockey team looks to improve with a young lineup
BY MAURA GLADYS “With everyone coming from STAFF WRITER diff erent backgrounds, it’s a matter Th e club ice hockey team has of trying to get the team to adapt several obstacles to overcome, in- to one playing style,” Herbert said. cluding inexperience and confl ict- “We’re starting to get there slowly ing ideas to turn its 2–8 season but surely.” around. Despite these roadblocks, Aside from players’ physical- the South Hill squad is develop- ity on the ice, the South Hill squad ing young talent and maintaining a prides itself on something else — positive outlook. independence. While Head Coach Th e Blue and Gold have only Brad Buell leads the team, the two wins this season, against Cor- amount of control the players have nell University and Syracuse Uni- is far greater than in any varsity versity. Senior Mark Mcauliff e, sport team. team president and captain, said “Th e team is run by the players,” the number of young players on Mcauliff e said. “We’re in college, the team, and the time it has taken so [Buell] tries to let us be our own for them to adjust to a new style of team. He’s there to help us out, and play, is why the team has struggled he’s there to put stuff together for so much this season. us, but he still wants us to have ideas “It’s a matter of getting [the and make ourselves better.” younger players] used to the style However, with that freedom of play, which is a little bit dif- comes confl ict among the players ferent than the kind of hock- about what the team should be do- ey they’ve played in juniors or ing on the ice. Mcauliff e said com- high school.” ing together as a team is a tough Th e style of play at the collegiate problem, but the Bombers are mak- level is a rough, hard-hitting, gritty ing strides to overcome that. style — which has become the team’s “Th ere are a lot of confl icting trademark, Mcauliff e said. ideas of how we want to break out “It’s a little more clutching and of the zone or do a power play,” he grabbing,” Mcauliff e said. “A little said. “But last weekend we went From left, Cornell University senior Chris Axtell and freshman Matt Kimmey fi ght for the puck during a face-off in the more cheap stuff goes on. You have away and stayed overnight in a ho- club ice hockey team’s 3–0 loss to Cornell on Sunday at Lynah Rink. The Blue and Gold are 2–8 on the season. to get used to it or you’re going to tel. It kind of helped us bond and DAVID KORMAN/THE ITHACAN have a hard time.” come together.” Senior team member Cody Herbert said another impor- days a week, but when we do get showing promise.” “Th e kids who are playing club Herbert said it is essential for tant asset to bonding as a team practice time, it’s important,” Despite the team’s losing record, hockey are a lot more committed the inexperienced players to get is practice. Though practice time he said. “We can already see the sophomore Josh Getzoff said the than kids in high school,” Getzoff accustomed to the tough play- is limited, he has seen the team bonds beginning to form. Guys team’s commitment and dedication said. “If you play in college that ing style the Blue and Gold come together. are starting to go out together and is proof that it is driven enough to means you love the sport and you display on the ice. “We only usually practice two have a good time. We’re definitely make improvements. love the game.”
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TOMORROW Men’s soccer vs. St. John Fisher College in Empire 8 Tournament
SATURDAY Field hockey @ Stevens Institute of Technology in Empire 8 Tournament Men’s basketball @ Cornell University Women’s soccer vs. Stevens Institute of Technology in Empire 8 Tournament Wrestling hosts Ithaca Invitational Men’s and women’s cross country @ NYSCTC Championship @ Hamilton College Football @ Alfred University Men’s and women’s swimming @ SUNY-Cortland
SUNDAY Wrestling hosts Ithaca Invitational THE BUZZER
Thursday, November 6, 2008 The Ithacan 27 bombers to watch
SOPHOMORE SHEILA RHOADES WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING
Rhoades fi nished fi rst in both the 100- and 50-yard freestyle in the Bombers’ win over Rens- selaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday. Rhoades also placed fi rst as a member of the 400- yard medley relay team.
SOPHOMORE JOE GAGE MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING
Gage picked up wins in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events and the 400-yard freestyle relay in the Bombers’ 131–112 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday. A leg up on the competition From left, junior Rose Zonetti of the Renegades and freshman Megan Hederman of the Purple Parrots fi ght for posses- sion during an intramural soccer game Monday in the Ben Light Gymnasium. The intramural season ends Dec. 11. EVAN FALK/THE ITHACAN
SENIOR CHELSEA STOUFFER WOMEN’S SOCCER the foul line Weird news from the wide world of sports Stouffer scored the only goal of the game in the Bombers’ Though many would say New York is one of the dirtier 1–0 win over Vassar College cities in the United States, its stench increased 2,250- in their final regular-season fold, as more than 2,000 port-a-potties lined the streets game Saturday. of the city Sunday for the New York City Marathon. The they port-a-johns appeared once every mile along the 26.2-mile course. If lined up in a row, the 2,250 portable toilets would have stretched out 1.7 miles. Next to the Rose Bowl and the motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D., the New saidit York City Marathon is the third-largest annual port-a-potty event in the country. But with 39,000 runners, sometimes the third-largest When you’re by the is not large enough. the champions During the 2005 numbers London Marathon, and win like three-time New York City Marathon that, you have winner Paula Rad- every right to 6 cliffe made a pit The number of consecu- stop in the middle tive times the women’s of the road, proving be confi dent. cross country team has that runners are not won the Empire 8 title shy about where they New York Mets third in both the team and drop trou. baseman David Wright 1The seed the women’s individual categories. — Casey Musarra soccer team earned for See story on page 25. after Philadelphia Phil- the Empire 8 Tournament lies shortstop Jimmy this season after finishing Rollins took a stab at 7–1 in conference play. the Mets for relying on See story on page 23. pitcher Johan Santana in order for the team to be successfulsuccessful.. Taking a look at Ithaca’s competitive club sports in da club This week’s club: Women’s Basketball
—The club gives Ithaca College’s female students an opportunity to continue competitive basketball while balancing their studies. —The team is open to all female students at the undergraduate and graduate level and consists of 15 players. —The season runs from October to March and in- cludes 10 to 15 games. —The Bombers have a 2–1 overall record and play their home games in the Fitness Center or the Ben Light Gymnasium. 28 The Ithacan THIS I SEE Thursday, November 6, 2008
For more coverage from election night, go to theithacan.org/ go/08election Above: From left, seniors Mike Crosby, Erik Francese and peers watch the election results Tuesday at an off-campus party. Obama earned more than 62 percent of the votes in New York. Below: Students embrace after hearing Obama won the election. Younger voters favored Obama to Sen. John McCain by about two to one, according to a recent Gallup Poll. DIANA COWDERY/THE ITHACAN Ithaca is OBAMA Ithaca College students celebrate after Barack Obama was announced winner of the 2008 presidential election. PHOTOS BY DIANA COWDERY AND ALLISON WASSINK ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR AND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Left: Students wave American fl ags Tuesday on top of Textor Hall in celebration of Obama winning the election. Right: From left, sophomores Carrie-Lynne Davis and Heather Mueller bang pots and pans outside Textor Hall on Tuesday after spontaneously gathering in celebration. Obama earned nearly 70 percent of the vote in Tompkins County. ALLISON WASSINK/THE ITHACAN